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Text: Twitter has sent some high profile users a message, suggesting they stop posting photos from Instagram.
As reported by Mashable, the alert suggested posting photos directly to Twitter would ensure "your fans always see them".
Instagram photos have not been viewable within tweets since 2012.
The in-app alert featu... | It's either a helpful tip for people with a big following or the latest blow in the battle between two social networks. |
Text: Comber-based TG Eakin Limited exports its products to more than 40 countries.
The company said the new posts would pay "well in excess of the average Northern Ireland salary".
The new extension, if given the go-ahead by Ards and North Down Council, would be the firm's second increase in floor space in as many ye... | A County Down medical equipment maker has submitted plans for a £1.5m factory expansion and aims to create 30 new jobs, if the proposal is approved. |
Text: The Baggies face the Swans in the Premier League on Wednesday hoping to halt the Welsh club's progress after Saturday's 3-0 win over Sunderland.
Spain international Llorente scored twice in that victory, and Pulis admits he tried to sign the striker when he was in charge of Stoke.
"He picked Juventus instead of S... | West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis has revealed how he tried to sign Swansea striker Fernando Llorente. |
Text: China's stated budget for this year was $120bn (£70bn), but the US report said the actual figure was closer to $145bn.
The US called on China to be more open about its plans, amid high tension with other regional powers over disputed islands in the South China Sea.
China often accused the US of hypocrisy as thei... | China has under-reported its 2014 defence spending by about 20%, according to an annual report put out by the US defence department. |
Text: In March the government announced plans for one East Anglian mayor but this was rejected by a number of councils.
Now the leaders of local councils and the government have put forward the new proposal, the BBC understands.
But the plan still needs to be approved by all 23 councils in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and S... | Plans for two elected mayors - one for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and one for Norfolk and Suffolk - have been backed by council leaders. |
Text: Rea, 29, dominated last year's championship as he took 14 wins in his first season with the Kawasaki team.
The Northern Irishman has a 35-point lead in this year's championship.
"Our objectives and way of working are very well matched so it makes perfect sense to extend this for two more seasons," said Rea.
Summa... | Defending World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea has signed a two-year contract extension with his Kawasaki Racing Team. |
Text: The company said "Brexit positives" had led to "a notable increase" in corporate and property transactions.
It also benefited from overseas investors looking to take advantage of the drop in value of sterling.
The law firm reported that revenues rose by 2.5% to almost £20m in the year to April, while profits onc... | Scottish law firm Morton Fraser has linked a rise in annual revenues to the Brexit referendum. |
Text: The woman, in her 20s, was left unconscious after the attack near Rope Walk on 25 February.
The two men are currently in custody at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre. They are due to be questioned later.
Suffolk Police returned to the Rope Walk area between 02:45 and 04:00 GMT on Saturday and spoke to people... | Two men have been arrested on suspicion of rape in Ipswich after a woman was dragged into a car park and attacked. |
Text: The NHS is planning to cut services at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, claiming they are unsustainable.
Last month the health secretary rejected calls for an independent review of the plans, saying a public consultation was appropriate.
The consultation is expected to start at the end of July or early Aug... | A public consultation into plans to reduce maternity and child services at a North Yorkshire hospital is to be held in the next two months. |
Text: Figures released by the Welsh Government for 2015-16 show the average farm business income across all farm types fell by £6,800 to £22,200 - a decline of about 23%.
NFU Cymru president Stephen James said farmers need "improved returns" from the market place.
He also emphasised the need to "remain competitive" i... | A fall in farming incomes has come as "no surprise" to farmers, NFU Cymru has said. |
Text: The 24-year-old, who will join Edinburgh Rugby in the summer, was injured in last month's Six Nations defeat by England at Twickenham.
Fellow Glasgow Warrior Josh Strauss is expected to be out for six weeks after injuring a kidney on Scotland duty.
Strauss will sign for Sale Sharks on a three-year contract in the... | Scotland and Glasgow Warriors centre Mark Bennett faces up to 12 months on the sidelines after having cruciate ligament surgery. |
Text: The unit at Banbury's Horton General Hospital will be midwife-led, rather than consultant-led, from October.
Health bosses admit they could face a judicial review over the decision, which they say has been taken in the interests of patient safety.
Campaigners say they do not believe the existing service will be r... | A controversial plan to temporarily downgrade a hospital's maternity service because of a shortage of doctors has been approved by a trust. |
Text: The proposed deal to take over Helsinki-listed Metso Corporation is reported to be worth more than £3.3bn.
The Finnish engineering firm said talks had not yet started with the Glasgow-based group but it was considering the proposal.
Both companies produce industrial pumps and valves for global oil, gas and mining... | Engineering giant Weir Group has confirmed it has proposed a possible merger with a Finnish rival. |
Text: Mashrou' Leila was told earlier this week that it could not perform in Amman on Friday evening because its songs "contradicted" religious beliefs.
But late on Thursday, Amman's governor said authorities no longer objected.
Mashrou' Leila welcomed the decision, but complained that it had been told too late for the... | A Jordanian official has said a ban has been lifted on a concert by a Lebanese band that tackles taboos in the Arab world and has a gay lead singer. |
Text: Like-for-like sales dropped 0.8% in the 12 weeks to 4 June, but this was not as bad as analysts had forecast and Sainsbury's shares rose 2.4%.
That made Sainsbury's the biggest riser on the FTSE 100. although the index was down 10.54 points at 6,273.99.
Shares in UK's largest supermarket, Tesco, were up 1%.
Sky N... | (Open): The London market fell slightly as trading got under way, but shares in Sainsbury's rose after its latest sales performance beat expectations. |
Text: The 28-year-old Jamaican failed to file his whereabouts on three separate occasions in 2015.
That amounts to a failed drug test under World Anti-Doping Agency rules and his suspension comes into effect from 31 January.
Russell won the 2016 World T20 title with the West Indies.
He also claimed trophies with Sydney... | West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has been given a one-year ban for failing to make his whereabouts known to anti-doping testers. |
Text: The teenager, from Rhondda Cynon Taff, is charged with preparation of terrorist acts by obtaining a knife and hammer last month.
He is also accused of posting on the Instagram social network to encourage others to commit acts of terror.
A 10-day trial will take place at Birmingham Crown Court from 13 November.
Th... | A 17-year-old boy accused of planning a terror attack in Cardiff will go on trial later this year. |
Text: The 30-year-old helped the Shrimpers earn promotion to League One in 2014-15, scoring 15 league goals - including one in the League Two play-off semi-final, first leg tie at Stevenage.
Corr was out of contract and ends a five-year spell at Roots Hall, in which he netted 63 times in 185 games.
"There were a few cl... | Cambridge United have signed Southend forward Barry Corr on a two-year deal. |
Text: From this summer, the airline will fly to the greater New York, Boston and New England areas.
The flights will serve smaller US airports which carry lower landing charges.
Norwegian said this would allow the airline to offer some "truly affordable" fares.
From 15 June, Norwegian will launch a daily service to Ste... | Budget airline Norwegian has announced three new direct routes from Edinburgh to the east coast of the United States. |
Text: Fire crews were called to High Street, Cradley Heath, West Midlands at 23:27 GMT on Saturday.
Haden Cross Fire tweeted: "Not the usual RTC. This vehicle crashed through road works onto a major gas main. No leaks and car made safe. Driver had left the scene."
The car was made safe by the fire service and removed f... | A car crashed through roadworks and landed in a ditch on a major gas main. |
Text: Safer Wales' StreetLife project has been operating in Cardiff since 2007 and has transformed the lives of many women trapped in prostitution.
It also encourages women to report cases of violence and abuse, which has led to "hundreds of prosecutions".
Saturday's launch coincides with International Day to End Viole... | A charity which works to protect vulnerable sex workers is launching a project in Swansea. |
Text: Carlos Edwards, Ed Upson, Lee Martin and John Marquis are among the players told they will not be offered deals.
Three under-21 players - Jack Powell, Chris Parr and Keaton Wood - are also being released by the Lions.
Mark Beevers is in talks over a new deal while defenders Byron Webster and Joe Martin have activ... | Millwall have confirmed seven players will leave the club following Sunday's League One play-off final defeat. |
Text: Unnamed advisers told the New York Times the 73-year-old sees a gap and has instructed staff to draw up plans.
Last year he commissioned a poll to see how he might perform against Republican frontrunner Donald Trump and Democratic favourite Hillary Clinton.
Mr Bloomberg would reportedly pump $1bn of his fortune i... | The billionaire former mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, is thinking about running for president as an independent candidate, US media report. |
Text: In his press conference on Saturday, he said Donald Trump's inauguration had had the largest audience ever, a statement that was instantly mocked on Twitter.
He went on to back up his statement with a series of "facts", which were later dubbed "alternative facts" by White House aide Kellyanne Conway.
Since then, ... | White house press secretary Sean Spicer has become an internet meme on his first day in office. |
Text: The 40-year-old Englishman has been suffering from arthritic problems in his right foot and missed his last two cuts on the PGA Tour.
"I am obviously disappointed to be in this situation, especially during a Ryder Cup year," Poulter said.
"Right now, rest and rehab take priority."
Poulter has competed for Europe ... | Ian Poulter's hopes of playing in September's Ryder Cup are in doubt after he said he would be out of action for four months with a foot injury. |
Text: 14 October 2016 Last updated at 12:39 BST
Catrin Pugh, was on her way back from a ski season in the French Alps when the coach she was travelling in crashed and burst into flames.
The 22-year-old, from Rossett, Wrexham, was given a one in 1,000 chance of survival, spent three months in a coma and has had 200 oper... | A woman who suffered burns to 96% of her body in a crash in France has won a seven-figure settlement. |
Text: The blast, which took place in a busy area in the capital Imphal on Friday night, reportedly targeted migrant labourers from another state.
No group has so far said it was behind the attack.
The region near the Burmese border is home to many militant groups and has seen decades of separatist violence.
The area is... | At least nine people have been killed and more than 20 wounded in a bomb explosion in the north-eastern Indian state of Manipur, police say. |
Text: 27 August 2016 Last updated at 11:37 BST
Although jetpacks aren't anything new, Scott, also known as the Rocketman, was performing the stunt to highlight how the gadget's technology has changed over the years.
He also holds the record for the fastest jetpack flight, at 75 miles per hour.
Have a look at him in act... | This is the moment jetpack pilot Eric Scott shot out of the water and flew above a remote lake in America while strapped to a jetpack. |
Text: David Brickwood, 74, died in hospital after being assaulted in Lindsay Avenue, in Abington, Northampton, at about 02:00 BST on 26 September.
Two men were arrested in connection with the murder but released without charge.
Dale Brickwood described his father as "the most honest, hardworking, caring man I've ever k... | The son of a man murdered in a "violent and dreadful" attack said he has "cried a million tears". |
Text: It was understood the fire was in the roof space of the Spean Bridge Hotel in Spean Bridge.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident at 15:30.
Two fire appliances were sent to the scene with two more expected to arrive later.
Summary: | Firefighters have been called to a blaze in a hotel in Lochaber. |
Text: Anastasia James, 37, smoked the drug before the crash in January 2014 on the M1 in Leicestershire, a jury was told.
Daughter Destiny James-Keeling, 14, and Megan Marchant, 18, died when Mrs James's vehicle came off the motorway at 70mph and struck a tree.
Mrs James denies all charges.
Leicester Crown Court heard ... | A mother accused of killing her daughter and a teenager in a crash while under the influence of cannabis blamed the collision on her car, a court has heard. |
Text: Swansea forward Ryan Hedges, 20, has also joined Boro on a one-month loan.
O'Connor, 32, scored nine goals in 20 league appearances for Rovers this season and joined Boro on an initial one-month loan in January.
He has appeared in all three matches since joining and signs on an undisclosed-length deal.
Hoban, 24,... | Stevenage have signed striker Aaron O'Connor on a permanent contact from Forest Green and Oxford forward Pat Hoban on a one-month loan. |
Text: Scottish Borders Council announced the 13-year deal, worth £92m, with CGI earlier this week.
The authority said it would not have agreed the contract if it had any concerns about the company.
CGI said it continued to work with the Scottish government on implementing new Common Agricultural Policy reform.
The dea... | A council has said it has no concerns about outsourcing its IT services to a firm involved in a heavily-criticised system to process farm subsidies. |
Text: Talks between the Rail Maritime and Transport Workers union (RMT) and Southern broke down last week in the 10-month-long dispute.
It centres on Southern's plan to make conductors on-board supervisors, giving drivers control of carriage doors.
Southern said it expects to run "around three-quarters of its normal se... | Guards on Southern trains have walked out on strike for the 29th time in their long-running row over safety. |
Text: Police closed roads around the North and South Bays over the weekend because of high tides and waves on the road.
North Yorkshire Police tweeted: "Stay away from the sea! A wave caused damage to this vehicle and an injury to the 3 y/o child! Thanks to @YorksAmbulance & @RNLIScarborough".
The girl was treated in h... | A three-year-old girl was injured when heavy seas in Scarborough on Sunday smashed the window of a car she was in. |
Text: Police were called at 00:15 BST on Friday to Stud Farm Park, Morecambe, where they discovered Damon Searson with a chest wound.
The 23-year-old was taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary but died a short time later.
Terri-Marie Palmer, 22, of Warton Avenue, Heysham, is due to appear before Lancaster magistrates on Mo... | A woman has been charged on suspicion of murder after a man was found with stab wounds in a caravan. |
Text: BHS Sweden was owned by a friend and fellow board member of Mr Chappell at Retail Aquisitions. Despite its name it had no connection with BHS.
On learning of this, BHS chief executive Darren Topp demanded its return on Wednesday and on Thursday.
It was returned minus £50,000 - to reflect the foreign exchange cost... | I've learned that as it became clear that BHS was going into administration, Dominic Chappell, the majority shareholder of BHS owner Retail Acquisitions, moved £1.5 million on Tuesday of last week to a company called BHS Sweden. |
Text: The local man was arrested in Ramsey, Isle of Man, shortly after the alleged incident is said to have occurred around Poyll Dhooie at 10:20 BST.
Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of the Whitebridge Ford or Poyll Dhooie around 10:00 on Wednesday.
The man will appear at Douglas Courthouse... | A man has been charged with indecency towards a child under the age of 16, police have said. |
Text: Aston Villa v Everton
Bournemouth v Southampton
Leicester City v West Bromwich Albion
Norwich City v Chelsea
Sunderland v Crystal Palace
Summary: | Previews and latest team news for Tuesday's five Premier League games as leaders Leicester City take on West Brom, while 17th-placed Norwich host Chelsea. |
Text: The children - aged between 5 and 18 - did not speak English, French or any local languages, says Christopher Fomunyoh, a director for the US-based National Democratic Institute (NDI).
The children were found at a camp in northern Cameroon in November.
Nigeria-based Boko Haram militants have extended their campai... | About 80 children rescued from a Boko Haram camp in Cameroon cannot remember their own names or origins, according to an aid official who visited them. |
Text: The £6.4m Green Park station will be built on the Reading to Basingstoke line near the Madejski Stadium, with construction planned in October 2016.
It is part of a £21.4m batch of schemes agreed by the Berkshire Local Transport Body, and funded by the government.
Newbury, Bracknell and Slough councils have had ro... | Funding for a new train station in Reading has been approved as part of a multimillion-pound spend on improving transport networks across Berkshire. |
Text: It was the latest public spat over the transfer of power since Mauricio Macri narrowly beat Ms Fernandez's chosen successor.
She boycotted Mr Macri's inauguration two weeks ago in a row over the venue.
Ms Fernandez had led Argentina since 2007, taking over the presidency from her husband Nestor after elections.
N... | Argentina's new president has unveiled a new official Twitter account after outgoing leader Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner decided to keep the old one. |
Text: Foxconn said the deal was worth 389bn yen ($3.5bn; £2.4bn) and would give it a 66% stake in Sharp.
Foxconn, which assembles most of the world's iPhones, first offered to invest in the troubled Japanese firm in 2012, but talks collapsed.
The two firms said the deal would be signed on 2 April.
It would be the firs... | Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn says it has finally agreed a deal to take over struggling Japanese electronics company Sharp. |
Text: The Jorvik Viking Centre in York has launched a campaign to raise £2m to help it re-open.
Its underground re-creation of a Viking street was ruined in December but original 9th Century items, including a sock, bowls and tools were rescued
The York Archaeological Trust plans to open a revamped museum, which attrac... | A Viking museum that was forced to close by severe flooding during storm Frank will be shut for another year. |
Text: East Hampshire District Council said 1,454 fixed penalty notices were issued by its contractor Kingdom Services in 2015-16.
The following year, the authority's own patrol officers issued 719 tickets.
The council said it "recognised the challenges of a wholly commercial approach and culture".
More on this and othe... | The number of fines for litter and dog fouling has halved in area where a council replaced private enforcement officers with its own staff. |
Text: Spurs have agreed an undisclosed fee, thought to be about £7m, for the 23-year-old, who has won 14 caps.
Chadli is with Spurs in Hong Kong for the Asia Cup, and having agreed terms and passed a medical, could make his debut against Monaco on 3 August.
FC Twente won 65% of their Eredivisie matches last season when... | Tottenham have completed the signing of Belgium international winger Nacer Chadli from Dutch club FC Twente. |
Text: The Dutch brewer confirmed it was in talks about "a potential transaction in respect of Brasil Kirin".
Japanese business paper Nikkei reported Heineken could pay $870m (£705m) for the Brazilian brewer, a big discount from the $4bn it was valued at in 2011.
It comes as Heineken closes in on a separate deal for UK... | Heineken is in negotiations with Japanese group Kirin to buy its Brazilian beer business. |
Text: The X-Men spin-off, starring Ryan Reynolds, is one of five films up for the guild's adapted screenplay prize.
Oscar-tipped titles La La Land and Moonlight are among those in contention for its original screenplay award.
Last year both Spotlight and The Big Short went on to win screenplay Oscars after being recogn... | Superhero film Deadpool has received a surprise nomination from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) ahead of its annual awards on 19 February. |
Text: The body of Hannah Wynne Richards was found inside Penybryn Veterinary Centre in Sketty on 20 January.
She lived above the surgery, had previously worked for the RSPCA and campaigned against puppy farms.
South Wales Police said there were no suspicious circumstances and the matter has been referred to the coroner... | A Swansea veterinary centre is closed following the sudden death of its vet. |
Text: Craig Downs, 21, died when his Ford Focus left the A351 Valley Road at Harmans Cross, Swanage, and hit a telegraph pole on Tuesday.
Dorset Police said because a "marked police vehicle was in the vicinity" the Independent Police Complaints Commission had been notified.
Mr Downs's family said he was a "happy-go-luc... | A family has paid tribute to a driver who died in a crash that is being looked into by the police watchdog. |
Text: Five suspected gang members attacked two agents who were escorting them in a lift, the Investigative Committee said.
The group was handcuffed and it was not immediately clear how they managed to free themselves to attack the guards.
The two other suspects and three security officers were wounded.
The suspects wer... | Three defendants have been killed in a court in the Russian capital, Moscow, after they tried to take the arms from officers in an attempt to escape, officials say. |
Text: Twenty-three-year-old Surrey left-arm spinner Ansari, uncapped in Tests, has been ruled out after dislocating a thumb playing against Lancashire.
Nottinghamshire's Patel, 30, made the last of his five Test appearances in December 2012 against India.
England face Pakistan in the first of three Tests on 13 October ... | All-rounder Samit Patel has been called up to the England squad for the Test series against Pakistan in the UAE, replacing the injured Zafar Ansari. |
Text: They were arrested on Tuesday two days after the boy was taken to hospital with cardiac arrest.
The pair, from Wolverhampton, appeared before magistrates on Thursday.
They are charged with causing grievous bodily harm, engaging in sexual activity with a child under 13 and causing or allowing a child to suffer ser... | A man and woman have appeared in court accused of a series of offences against a baby who is critically ill. |
Text: Cam Neville looked out from the truck and caught a glimpse of burning red lines leading to a location called Hellfire Pass.
It was his first night volunteering with the local fire brigade, and the Australian photographer felt anxious. What was he about to encounter?
"Certainly I had a flutter of nervousness," he ... | Photographs by Cam Neville |
Text: The attack was reported to have happened in Lothian Road, opposite the Waldorf Astoria hotel, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Police are asking for anyone with information for come forward.
Summary: | Police are investigating the rape of a young woman at a bus stop in an Edinburgh city centre street. |
Text: The company is integrating with Friends Life, which it took over in January, and said it wanted to focus its operations on "core locations".
Offices in Salford, Stretford and Salisbury will be shut and staffing reduced in its Exeter, Manchester and Dorking offices.
A company spokesman said it was too early to say... | Insurer Aviva is to shut three offices leaving hundreds of jobs under threat. |
Text: The zone centres over the site known as the "ammunition wreck" and has a 500m (1,640ft) radius underwater and a 200m (660ft) radius at the surface.
The underwater zone means a ban on anchoring, diving and trawling, while the surface ban prohibits vessels.
Channel Island ferry operations are expected to be able to... | A suspected depth charge, found outside Guernsey's St Peter Port harbour, has led to an exclusion zone being created until it can be dealt with. |
Text: The Bristol Aero Collection Trust is in the process of raising £13m to build an aviation museum at the airfield near Bristol, which closed last year.
The development cash will help the trust apply for £4.4m from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the Bristol Aerospace Centre project.
Two WWI hangars will also be r... | A permanent home for Concorde at Filton Airfield has taken a step closer with £243,600 of lottery funding. |
Text: David Byrne was shot at the Regency Hotel in Dublin on 5 February.
A father and son, in their 50s and 30s, were arrested by the police on Tuesday.
Gardaà (Irish police) believe at least six people were involved in the attack which left two others wounded.
Three days after David Byrne's murder, Eddie Hutch Sr, 59... | A fourth man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man at a boxing weigh-in in Dublin. |
Text: A fire destroyed much of the Thorntons factory in Belper, Derbyshire, in 2013.
Amber Valley Borough Council approved the plan by Spenhill Developments to demolish the Derwent Street factory and build 107 homes.
A separate application by Derbyshire County Council has been submitted for a library and extra-care hou... | A plan to build more than 100 homes on a former chocolate factory site has been approved. |
Text: Delegates passed an amendment at their annual gathering in Edinburgh. However, the move was opposed by party leader Willie Rennie.
Last year the Scottish government introduced a block on planned fracking operations.
Opponents of the energy capture claim it causes earthquakes and pollutes water supplies.
Scottish ... | The Scottish Lib Dem conference has voted in favour of lifting a moratorium on fracking in Scotland. |
Text: The man, 70, died after leaving the Nada Residential and Nursing Home in Cheetham Hill, Manchester in February.
Police are looking into safeguarding issues at the home as the victim was subject to a safeguarding order and should not have been unsupervised.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has since found the hom... | A care home is being investigated by police over the death of a vulnerable man who left the building unaccompanied and was hit by a lorry. |
Text: She's the only other woman to have represented a Leeds constituency in the Commons.
It's a portrait of an authentically working-class Labour MP, with deep roots in the Labour party and the trade union movement.
And besides discussing her early life in a depression-era mining community, her role in Labour's bitter... | In the latest edition of BBC Parliament's BOOKtalk, Labour MP Rachel Reeves discusses Alice in Westminster, her new biography of Alice Bacon. |
Text: Recorded fraud was up by 25% last year compared with 2013, according to fraud prevention service Cifas.
ID fraud accounted for 41% of all fraud. Digitally-savvy young adults were increasingly becoming targets.
Fraud hotspots were found in London, Leicester, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow, Cifas found.
... | Sophisticated identity theft "on an industrial scale" is on the rise with a 46-year-old man the most likely victim, a new report says. |
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Matthew Rees of Wales stopped 300 metres from the end to help Englishman David Wyeth, who was struggling with exhaustion, over the line.
"It'll be great to see David again - in happier circumstances," said Rees.
The pair will compete in the 10k event, which is broadc... | Two amateur runners who provided the defining image of this year's London Marathon will be reunited at the upcoming Great Manchester Run. |
Text: The pedestrian had been crossing Princes Street opposite the Waverley Steps, beside the Balmoral Hotel, at the time.
The incident happened at about 12:20. Police Scotland said a section of Princes Street had been closed.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this inc... | A woman has been injured after being knocked down by a taxi in Edinburgh city centre. |
Text: The 1-0 defeat at home by Morecambe on Tuesday, in Webb's second match in charge, extended Orient's losing streak to six matches in League Two.
"With all the things the fans have seen and gone through it is hard to have optimism," Webb told BBC Radio London.
"There is light at the end of the tunnel. There are som... | Leyton Orient boss Danny Webb believes there are reasons for supporters to be positive despite their poor form. |
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The Golden State Warriors guard was first in by each of the 130 votes cast by the media as he earned 1,310 points.
The 28-year-old helped his franchise make NBA history with a record 73 wins in the regular season.
He also also became the first player to net more than... | Steph Curry became the first unanimous NBA Most Valuable Player winner as he claimed the award for the second year in succession. |
Text: They were found by project officer Chris Archbold at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Southwick site.
He was digging post holes with colleagues Alec Cook and Joanna Chmielewska when they made the find.
The police were called but later inspection showed the bones were more than 200 years old.
Mr Archbold said: "I was... | Human bones thought to be the remains of a 19th century sailor have been discovered on a coastal reserve in south west Scotland. |
Text: Loggerhead turtle Antiopi suffered a head injury off the coast of Greece before it was moved from a rescue centre to Scarborough 20 years ago.
It was taken from the town's aquarium to the Royal Veterinary College to see the full extent of its injury.
Tests found major damage to the hind part of its brain and a la... | A brain-damaged sea turtle has been transported from North Yorkshire to London to receive its first CT scan. |
Text: Alesha Dixon has achieved some pretty impressive feats since she first rose to fame over 15 years ago.
From winning Strictly Come Dancing to climbing mountains for charity.
We take a look back at some of her career highlights so far.
Summary: | You may know her from Britain's Got talent or Alesha's Street Dance Stars but did you know she's also a pop star? |
Text: The castle has seen a 44% increase in visitors since it took a starring role as "Castle Leoch" in the TV series.
Historic Scotland revealed that more than 1.8m people visited the country's heritage attractions over the summer.
Edinburgh Castle also saw record visitor numbers, as did Skara Brae and several other s... | The "Outlander effect" has been credited with a record-breaking surge in visitors to Doune Castle, near Stirling. |
Text: The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner said it was "investigating the unintentional discharge" at the Hunterston facility in North Ayrshire.
The incident took place on 7 March at the Civil Nuclear Constabulary station.
The force is a specialist armed police service that is dedicated to protecting 14 ci... | An investigation has been launched after a taser was fired at a police station within a Scots nuclear plant. |
Text: The 22-year-old began his career at Fulham and spent spells with Barnet, Yeovil Town and Torquay United.
Allen was most recently at National League rivals Aldershot Town before being released in December.
"We are just waiting for clearance on that to go through," Wrexham manager Dean Keates said.
"All being well ... | Wrexham have signed Iffy Allen on a short term deal until the end of the season after the winger impressed on trial. |
Text: It took place at 07:28 BST on Friday and follows events including an overnight vigil in Cardiff.
The battle in northern France was one of the bloodiest of World War One - with 19,240 British soldiers dying on the first day.
Remembrance services take place around the UK to mark the battle, which began on 1 July 19... | A two-minute silence has been observed to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the Battle of the Somme. |
Text: Jamie Mines, from Frome, was injured at Kendrick Industrial Estate, Swindon, in December.
He was placed in the induced coma while being treated at the intensive care unit at Southmead Hospital in Bristol.
His friend Ian Kennedy said he "is continuing to impress his medical team with his progress".
On Tuesday, he ... | A scaffolder who had to have his leg and hands amputated after a severe electric shock is no longer in an induced coma. |
Text: He is accused of fraud relating to a drug company he previously headed, Retrophin, and a hedge fund, where he was a manager.
He denies the charges but faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Mr Shkreli, 34, made headlines in 2015 when his firm raised the price of Daraprim, used by many Aids patients, from $1... | Former pharmaceutical chief executive Martin Shkreli has gone on trial in New York charged with fraud. |
Text: Fabbrini has Championship experience with his parent club, as well as playing 17 games on loan at Millwall and Birmingham City last season.
The 24-year-old broke his nose playing for Blues, an injury which forced him to wear a protective facemask.
Fabbrini's move ends any hopes that Blues boss Gary Rowett had of ... | Middlesbrough have signed midfielder Diego Fabbrini on a season-long loan from Premier League newcomers Watford. |
Text: Scott Ashton, 44, died in hospital last Wednesday following an incident in the city's Shiprow on 18 May.
Frances Thomson, 24, made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
Mr Thomson is expected to appear in court again next week.
Summary: | A man has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a man in Aberdeen. |
Text: Saturday's initial match was abandoned amid torrential rain after 60 minutes.
Clarke called charges for new tickets for the match "absolutely disgraceful".
"It hurts me because it is my club and it's upsetting to hear somebody talk about the club in that way," Williams responded, speaking to BBC Wiltshire.
"It sa... | Swindon Town head coach Luke Williams says he is "saddened" by Bristol Rovers boss Darrell Clarke's criticism of Swindon's ticket charges for their rearranged league game on 20 September. |
Text: The British 22-year-old, who has become a fixture on catwalks around the world, will play the pivotal role of Margo Roth Spiegelman.
US novelist Green told his 3.1 milllion followers on Twitter that Delevingne's audition "blew everyone away".
"She understands Margo profoundly," he wrote. "I am so excited!"
Delevi... | Fashion model Cara Delevingne is set to play a key role in a film adaptation of the novel Paper Towns, by John Green of The Fault in Our Stars fame. |
Text: Ireland duo Seaton and McGovern were in danger of missing out on the final race at the Olympics after finishing 20th and 19th in Tuesday's first two races.
However, a win in race 12 saw the Irish pair move back into the top 10 boats who will race on Thursday.
Seaton, 26, and McGovern, 28, were in sixth spot going... | Northern Ireland sailors Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern's 49er medal hopes appear over in Rio as they head into Thursday's medal race in eighth spot. |
Text: The woman, aged in her 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene in Ewhurst Road, Cranleigh, after she was hit by a Honda Civic at about 14:25 BST.
The female driver of the vehicle and the male passenger, both elderly, were flown to a hospital in south London with serious injuries.
Surrey Police has urged anyone who ... | An elderly pedestrian died when she was struck by a car in Surrey. |
Text: Teenagers Nate Green, Evan Nichol and Jacob Maxted plus 20-year-old Liam Welsby and Rafik Tahraoui, 25, will travel to Spain in August.
"We are always trying to find ways to help our players develop," said Wolves head coach Bill Baillie.
"We have to be creative to help our young players realise their goals."
The ... | Warrington Wolves Handball Club have agreed a partnership that will see five of their players train at the home of European champions FC Barcelona. |
Text: Three episodes are being produced at Slough Trading Estate in Berkshire to mark the 50th anniversary.
Jamie Anderson, son of Thunderbirds creator Gerry, said: "We are moving in to Stirling Road, which is exciting."
Filming is due to start on 1 September after new puppets have been completed from the original moul... | The team making new episodes of Thunderbirds has moved in to the building in Slough where the programme was made 50 years ago. |
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The 26-year-old, who last played for his country in November 2014, switched codes in 2011 when he joined Bath from Rugby League side St Helens.
Bath have not disclosed the length of Eastmond's new deal.
"I don't think there are many clubs with such a positive trainin... | Bath and England centre Kyle Eastmond has extended his contract with the Premiership club. |
Text: Like-for-like sales in its shops at railway stations and airports rose by 5% in the 21 weeks to 21 January.
Chief executive Stephen Clarke said: "This was driven by ongoing investment in the business and continued growth in passenger numbers."
The figures offset a fall of 3% in comparable sales in High Street sho... | WH Smith has upgraded its full-year profit forecast after its travel stores performed well over the holiday period. |
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Flood, 31, returned to the Falcons this summer after nine years away, which included spells at Tigers and French giants Toulouse.
He won three Premierships at Tigers and racked up 60 international caps.
"There was an expectation to win at Tigers," Flood told BBC Newc... | Former England fly-half Toby Flood says leaving the comfort of Newcastle Falcons for the challenge of Leicester Tigers earlier in his career helped mature him as a player. |
Text: Carwyn Jones was pressed to give a date when workers would be available to all patients in the Senedd chamber.
It comes after BBC Wales revealed accurate information about the number of workers was not available.
A Freedom of Information request found compiling the data is not mandatory.
The Welsh Government said... | The First Minister says the Welsh Government is "still working towards" making sure all cancer patients have a key worker - seven years after the commitment was first announced. |
Text: Two men were arrested after the collision on the A6006, between Trowell Lane and Butt Lane near Normanton upon Soar, Nottinghamshire Police said.
The road was closed in both directions following the crash between a car, van and a heavy goods lorry.
The driver of the van was taken to hospital where he was treated ... | A woman died when she was involved in a three-vehicle crash in the early hours of the morning. |
Text: The Reverend Peter Skellern had a hit single in 1972 with the piano ballad, You're A Lady.
The 69-year-old composer, who lived in Cornwall, was ordained after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour last year.
He died on Friday morning. His family paid tribute to his "legacy of love and laughter".
For mor... | A musician and pop singer who later became a priest has died of brain cancer. |
Text: The Pride and Prejudice author played with the cup-and-ball game, also known as bilbocatch, at her home Chawton, Hampshire.
Though she died in 1817 the game remained there and has been passed down through her family ever since.
It is among Austen artefacts going up for auction at Sotherby's on Tuesday.
They inclu... | A toy played with by Jane Austen more than 200 years ago is expected to fetch between £20,000 and £30,000 at auction. |
Text: Rose, 24, has made 38 Premier League appearances for Spurs since joining from Leeds in 2007 and was part of the GB squad at the London 2012 Olympics.
He will compete with Ben Davies - a new signing from Swansea - for the left-back spot at White Hart Lane.
Rose, who has played on loan for Watford, Peterborough, Br... | Tottenham defender Danny Rose has signed a new five-year contract. |
Text: The 14:25 BST service from Liverpool Street to Stansted came to a halt at about 15:10 near Bishop's Stortford.
Three other cows made off through the town's high street before being contained, Hertfordshire Police said. A stockman was called to rescue them. No-one on board the train was injured.
Passengers on trai... | Three cows have been struck and killed by a train in Hertfordshire. |
Text: The victim was targeted as she walked along Balmoral Road in Dumfries at about 14:50 on New Year's Day.
The cyclist snatched the woman's handbag, knocking her to the ground, before cycling off.
The woman was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where she was treated for fractures to her arm.
Officers ha... | A 78-year-old woman suffered a broken arm after being knocked to the ground in a "despicable" and "cowardly" act by a robber on a bike. |
Text: Boston United, from Lincolnshire, went into administration in 2007 with huge debts and were relegated to the Conference North as a result.
Club chairman David Newton, who owns Chestnut Homes, said the development was 12 years in the planning.
It will include 500 new houses, shops and restaurants in the first stag... | A non-league football club which went bust six years ago has outlined plans for a stadium development worth £100m. |
Text: The 22-year-old defender, on loan from Watford, had only played 10 times for the club before dislocating a shoulder.
Manager Owen Coyle told the club website: "He's got a meeting with the surgeon that did his operation and then hopefully he can get the all-clear.
"To my mind I would love to have Tommie available ... | Blackburn are hopeful that Tommie Hoban will return from injury in February. |
Text: Both men, aged 26, were found in separate places in the east of the city after an incident in the Seacroft area, on Tuesday.
The pair had been in a car at Kingsdale Court, off Boggart Hill Drive.
One was found with pellet injuries to his head at The Rein in Seacroft while the second flagged police down on Harehil... | Two men were shot in a targeted attack as they sat in a car in Leeds, police said. |
Text: Aldred joined Blackpool from Accrington on an initial loan deal in February 2015 and went on to make 103 appearances for the club.
The 26-year-old featured in 52 games last season as Blackpool won promotion from League Two.
"He's strong, physical and a leader and a great communicator both on and off the pitch," m... | Bury have signed defender Tom Aldred on a two-year contract after he turned down a new deal with Blackpool. |
Text: The union said it was aware of students arrested for using passports which had been altered to change the date of birth.
The problems arose while trying to travel or gain entry into licensed premises in the US.
The legal drinking age in the US is 21.
The USI said it was aware of one case in San Diego where an Iri... | The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has warned students on J1 working visas or US travel visas not to travel on modified passports. |
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