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Text: The NSPCC's round-the-clock service said it had handled 660 counselling sessions since the Paris attacks in November last year.
Counsellors at Scotland's two Childline bases in Aberdeen and Glasgow handled 111 of the calls from across the UK.
Many callers said they feared the outbreak of war or the prospect of a ... | Children as young as nine have contacted Childline "petrified" about the prospect of a terror attack. |
Text: 3 June 2015 Last updated at 17:10 BST
Four people were seriously hurt in the collision on Tuesday and were taken by helicopter to hospital.
Officials are trying to work out how it happened and how to keep people safe in the future.
Merlin Entertainment, which runs the park, said: "The park will remain closed unti... | Alton Towers theme park has been closed while an investigation continues into a crash on their Smiler ride. |
Text: Mr Costilla, a suspected Gulf cartel leader, was detained in the northern state of Tamaulipas, they said.
His capture follows the arrest last week of the suspected head of a rival Gulf faction, Mario Cardenas Guillen.
The Gulf cartel has been engaged in a bloody battle with the Zetas drug gang for trafficking rou... | Mexican officials say marines have captured a man believed to be one of the country's most wanted drug lords, Jorge Eduardo Costilla Sanchez. |
Text: Dr McDonnell's letter is further evidence of his growing interest in the post.
It follows an announcement by the SDLP deputy leader Patsy McGlone that he is going to challenge leader Margaret Ritchie in November.
Dr McDonnell refused to comment on his letter.
The BBC understands that it was sent out in the past 2... | SDLP MP Alasdair McDonnell has written to the party's branch chairmen inviting them to nominate him for the leadership in the event of a contest. |
Text: It happened on Princess Road close to Asda at about 17:15 BST on Thursday.
Officers called to reports of a disturbance in the street found the 19-year-old with a number of stab wounds and stomach injuries.
He is undergoing surgery after what appears to have been a targeted attack and remains in a serious conditio... | A man is in serious condition after being stabbed and hit by a car in Moss Side in Manchester. |
Text: The 16-year-old boys from Liverpool, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were cleared of murdering Lee Briggs in St Marie's Park in Widnes, Cheshire.
But a jury at Chester Crown Court found them guilty of manslaughter.
The pair, both 15 at the time of the offence on 16 May, admitted being involved in the suppl... | Two teenage drug dealers have been convicted of fatally stabbing a 43-year-old man in a park. |
Text: McIlroy will use Taylor Made for all his equipment, including balls, as he attempts to displace Dustin Johnson as the world's leading player.
He had spent several months experimenting with different makes.
The 28-year-old is due to play in the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, which starts on Thursday.
"I cam... | World number two Rory McIlroy has chosen to play with Taylor Made clubs following Nike's decision to stop making golf equipment. |
Text: The High Court ruled in May that Jon Platt did not have to pay a £120 fine to Isle of Wight Council after he took his daughter to Florida.
The court ruled Mr Platt had no case to answer because, overall, his daughter had attended school regularly.
The council can now apply to the Supreme Court for permission to ... | A council has been told it can apply to challenge a High Court decision which ruled in favour of a father who took his daughter on holiday in term time. |
Text: The International Paralympic Committee will announce any punishment at a news conference at 16:00 BST.
The IPC said reports it had banned Russia were "pure speculation".
It "opened suspension proceedings" against Russia following a report that claimed the country had operated a state-sponsored doping programme.
F... | Russia's Paralympians will learn on Sunday if they are to be allowed to compete in Rio following the country's doping scandal. |
Text: About 20 people were evacuated from their homes after the crash in Ardingly High Street at 23:20 GMT on Friday.
Andrew John Sleat, 42, of Blackfold Road, Crawley was bailed to appear before Crawley magistrates on 10 December.
Sussex Police said the road was closed for nearly three hours.
Summary: | A man has been charged with drinking and driving after a car crashed into a house in West Sussex, causing a gas leak and damaging three other vehicles. |
Text: The alleged offences, dating from 1967 to 1985, are related to 22 boys aged nine to 16.
Mr Denning was one of the original Radio 1 team when the station was launched in 1967.
He was initially arrested under Operation Yewtree in June 2013 and will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Mr Denning, who... | Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Denning has been charged with 41 sexual offences, the Metropolitan Police has said. |
Text: Father Lawrence Soper, 80, abbot of the Catholic Ealing Abbey from 1991 to 2000, is wanted over child abuse.
The crimes date back to when he taught at St Benedict's School, a private Catholic school at the west London institution.
A European Arrest Warrant may now be issued after the Metropolitan Police said Fath... | Police are hunting a former abbot from London over a string of sex offences dating back 20 years. |
Text: Specialist firearms officers confronted the 24-year old on Saturday at about 12:15.
Police Scotland said his injuries were not life-threatening.
The man had barricaded himself into a property on Bankfaulds Avenue in Kilbirnie at about 05:30 and is said to have fired a crossbow.
The PIRC has now officially confirm... | The shooting of a man by police during a seven-hour siege in North Ayrshire is to be investigated by the PIRC. |
Text: The bodies of a Norwegian woman, 29, a British man, 31, and a German woman, 19, were found in a burned-out car south-east of Perth, local media said.
A local farmer was also reportedly killed trying to warn residents of the encroaching fire.
It was the first deadly bushfire of the Australian summer, sparked by li... | Three European workers who died in bushfires in Western Australia were reportedly trying to save a horse. |
Text: The Conservative peer said the project had "a pretty good pedigree" and would "hopefully be on BBC screens" in 2014.
Dramatised by the BBC in 1990, Dobbs' House of Cards novel recently inspired a US remake starring Kevin Spacey.
Borgen, created by Adam Price, tells of a politician who becomes Denmark's first woma... | House of Cards author Michael Dobbs has revealed he is working on a "very major project" with the creator of Danish political drama Borgen. |
Text: Finn, 26, was forced out of England's tour of South Africa in January with a side strain, but has withdrawn from the upcoming tournament in India with a left calf problem.
Plunkett, 30, was in the England party for the T20 leg of the South Africa tour, but did not play in either game.
England's first World T20 ga... | Pace bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of England's ICC World Twenty20 squad and replaced by Liam Plunkett. |
Text: The company brought in to cut fraud and error in the benefit system will not have its contract renewed by HMRC.
It follows complaints that it wrongly cut payments to hundreds of claimants.
On Wednesday, DUP MP Gavin Robinson said the 1,800 Belfast-based staff were not informed about the decision.
Speaking in the ... | Staff at the Belfast offices of American contractor Concentrix discovered the firm was being dropped by the Government via social media, an MP has claimed. |
Text: Spanish side Valencia, managed by ex-United defender Gary Neville, are also in the draw which takes place in Switzerland at about 12:00 GMT.
Holders Sevilla and German giants Borussia Dortmund are among the favourites to win the competition.
There are no seedings or restrictions on facing sides from your own coun... | Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool await Friday's Europa League round of 16 draw - with an all-English tie a possibility. |
Text: Five years ago, St Jerome's in Llangwm was in urgent need of repair with damp and bits of render falling down.
But a research project creating a 5m-long (16ft) tapestry illustrating the town's 900-year-old links has raised more than £431,000 to renovate it.
Pam Hunt, project leader, said it was a "fascinating st... | A village in Pembrokeshire has saved its crumbling Medieval church from closure - by enlisting the help of its Flemish founders. |
Text: Red sludge containing metal oxides flooded a town and two villages, killing 10 people and injuring 200.
The court cleared ex-director Zoltan Bakonyi and the other managers of alleged negligence, waste management violations and environmental damage.
They worked at the MAL plant in Ajka.
The BBC's Nick Thorpe in Bu... | A Hungarian court has acquitted the former director of an aluminium plant and 14 other employees over a toxic spill that polluted a rural valley in western Hungary in 2010. |
Text: Sigmar Gabriel, who is Angela Merkel's second-in-command, said his only mistake was not using both hands.
He said his critics should think about what they would do if faced with 12 "young, aggressive, swearing and ready-for-violence Nazis".
Mr Gabriel was confronted by the hecklers in northern Germany.
They calle... | Germany's economy minister and vice-chancellor has defended flicking the middle finger to a group of right-wing protesters earlier this month. |
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He skates everywhere he goes whether it's to get himself a drink, or simply to check himself out in the mirror.
He says he's looking forward to his new skating lifestyle and loves his dream home.
Watch Martin's report to see the sk... | A man from Brazil loves skateboarding so much, he's changed his entire home into a skate park. |
Text: Enrique, who has also managed Roma and Celta Vigo, has won five trophies since taking over at the Nou Camp in 2014.
"I would make it so there is never a contract of more than six months," said the Spaniard, 45.
"If I'm not happy and I'm not helping, it makes no sense for me to be a coach. The shorter the better."... | Barcelona boss Luis Enrique wants to see an end to long-term contracts for managers, believing they should be hired on six-month deals. |
Text: The bitter recriminations will now begin everywhere, and the Tory HQ in Cardiff will be no exception.
They made great play of Theresa May campaigning in Labour-held target seats in Bridgend, Wrexham and Clwyd South, and in the end they did not seriously challenge in any of them.
With hindsight, Mrs May would have... | It was a dreadful night for Conservatives in Wales. |
Text: The Dutchman, 33, became the first player in more than three years to score twice for Fenerbahce in the Kitalararasi Derbi.
He also scored for Feyenoord against Ajax in De Klassieker, for Arsenal against Tottenham and for Manchester United against Manchester City.
Fenerbahce are third in the Turkish Super Lig wit... | Robin van Persie added to his derby goals record by scoring twice to give Fenerbahce victory over Galatasaray. |
Text: Pienaar suffered a knee injury in the defeat by Leinster and may also miss Ulster's two upcoming European games.
Front-rowers Rob Herring and Rodney Ah You will be out for four to six weeks after suffering knee ligament damage in the Leinster game.
Forwards Wiehahn Herbst and Roger Wilson have also suffered injur... | Struggling Ulster have suffered further injury blows including the loss of South African back Ruan Pienaar for Friday's Pro12 game against Scarlets. |
Text: Omar Bogle, Will Grigg, Andy Kellett, Donervon Daniels and Ryan Tunnicliffe are all still out.
Barnsley's Adam Hammill (toe), Andy Yiadom (shoulder), Aidy White (pelvis) and Sessi D'Almeida (knee) are out.
Paul Heckingbottom's side are looking for back to back wins for the first time since January.
BBC Radio Manc... | Wigan forward Nick Powell could start after three months out with a hamstring injury, after his injury-time winner against Rotherham from the bench. |
Text: Every school will be allocated funds to help with facilities for mental health as well as physical exercise.
But schools, which have been warning of cash shortages, will not be able to use the fizzy drink levy to pay for staff.
Ms Greening said that such "health and wellbeing benefits can last a lifetime".
The so... | The levy on sugary drinks will provide £415m for sports and healthy eating in England's schools, says Education Secretary Justine Greening. |
Text: "Once they're done I'm going to say, 'Okay, that's goodbye to all that,'" he said in an interview with his grandson.
"At this point in my life, age 80, it'd give me more satisfaction."
The actor and director, known for such films as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, was recently seen in a remake of Disney film ... | Veteran star Robert Redford has said he is "getting tired of acting" and that he intends to focus on directing after completing his next two projects. |
Text: The 29-year-old beat Milos Raonic in straight sets on Sunday to win his second Wimbledon title.
A final decision on his Davis Cup participation will be made after talks with captain Leon Smith.
World number one Novak Djokovic, beaten in the third round at Wimbledon, has already withdrawn from the Serbia team.
Mur... | Wimbledon champion Andy Murray says it is "unlikely" he will play in Great Britain's Davis Cup quarter-final against Serbia in Belgrade this week. |
Text: Ghana international Appiah joined Palace from Margate in January 2012, but made only 10 appearances for the club in all competitions.
The 26-year-old joined Wimbledon on loan in March 2014, scoring three goals in seven league games.
He has also had loan spells with six other clubs during his time with Palace, inc... | AFC Wimbledon will sign Crystal Palace striker Kwesi Appiah when his contract with the Eagles expires on 1 July. |
Text: They said the incident happened in the city's West Pilton Park on Tuesday between 23:00 and midnight.
Officers said they have been following a positive line of inquiry following the incident.
The area has been cordoned off as forensic investigations continue. Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses.
Summary: | A 16-year-old girl has been raped in an Edinburgh playpark, police have said. |
Text: Lancaster University sent out an alert on Twitter just after 21:00 BST.
It said the group had fallen ill after taking the drug Spice and urged people to check on their friends and call 999 if necessary.
Ambulances were called to student halls between 18:00 and 19:00, according to Lancaster University's student pa... | Five students are in hospital, two of them in a critical condition, after taking a synthetic cannabis substitute. |
Text: Braydon Anderson sparked a security alert when he appeared on the roof after a climate change rally on 7 March last year.
Anderson, 23, of Portland Place, Northampton, admitted criminal damage.
He had smashed windows with a gold-plated crown he broke off a column.
Security at Parliament was re-examined after the ... | A man who climbed on the roof of Parliament and caused £5,500 of damage during an an eight-hour stand off with police has been sentenced to seven months in jail. |
Text: The 15th Century heart-shaped brooch probably belonged to Baroness Hastings, who lived in Kirby Muxloe Castle.
The jewel, found by a metal detectorist in a farmer's field, will be sold at auction in August.
Experts say it would have been given to her by Baron William Hastings, who was beheaded in 1483.
The brooch... | A medieval gold brooch believed to have been lost by a baroness more than 500 years ago has been found near the moat of a Leicestershire castle. |
Text: Held at Dores on the shores of Loch Ness for the first time last year with one stage, this year's event will have a new tented stage area added.
Underground dance music acts Leon Vynehall, Dan Shake and Moxie have also been announced.
Previously confirmed for the festival on 20 August were Duke Dumont, Mark Knigh... | Further acts and a second stage have been announced for the one-day Groove Loch Ness dance music festival. |
Text: Froude was home with her two sons when she heard her two-year-old yell: "Mom, look!"
She turned and saw a black bear walking through her home's sliding glass doors.
Ms Froude locked herself and her children in a bedroom while a family friend banged pots and chased it with a chair.
"I first laid eyes on the bear w... | A Canadian man had to punch a black bear in the nose to force it outside after it followed a toddler into a British Columbia family's home. |
Text: The 33-year-old, who captained Germany to their 2014 World Cup victory, announced his decision after Bayern's German Cup last-16 win over Wolfsburg.
It was the defender's 501st game for the Bundesliga leaders.
"I can continue with my leadership style, giving my best every day, in every training, until the end of ... | Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm will retire at the end of the season. |
Text: The 24-year-old, who was born in the Netherlands, represented Morocco at the London 2012 Olympics.
"Soufian's a player we see talent in. We can see his desire," said Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson.
"We spoke to some people in Holland who knew him and played against him, and all the reports were good."
El Hassna... | Hearts have agreed to sign Sparta Rotterdam striker Soufian El Hassnaoui on a three-year contract, subject to international clearance. |
Text: A 37-year-old man was unhurt after the parked Ford Transit van he was in was targeted in Priesthill's Neilston Avenue at about 18:45 on 27 January.
People were being questioned from 18:30 in Neilston Avenue and Glenmuir Drive.
Officers were at Stewart Road, near Rouken Glen Golf Club, where a car was found, from ... | Police investigating an attempted murder shooting in Glasgow have been questioning potential witnesses at three locations near the scene. |
Text: The 29-year-old and two accomplices attached the bomb to the vending machine in a quiet street before taking cover in their vehicle.
But the victim did not close the door in time and was struck in the head by a steel shard from the explosion.
His accomplices took him to hospital but he later died of his wounds.
T... | A German man died on Christmas Day after blowing up a condom dispenser with a homemade bomb in a botched robbery, police say. |
Text: The British rider, 29, dislocated her shoulder in a crash during a practice run on the morning of the race.
Atherton, who had won 14 races in a row since 2015, said on Instagram she was "absolutely devastated".
Australia's Tracey Hannah won the race, with Britain's Manon Carpenter fourth.
The next round in the UC... | World champion Rachel Atherton's two-year UCI downhill Mountain Bike World Cup winning run came to an end on Sunday when she missed the race at Fort William, Scotland through injury. |
Text: Edinson Cavani rounded the goalkeeper early on to open the scoring but Raphael Guerreiro drove in the equaliser for the visitors.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic restored PSG's lead with a tap in before Layvin Kurzawa volleyed home a third.
The win means PSG remain 24 points clear at the top of the table.
Summary: | Paris St-Germain set a new Ligue 1 record as they extended their unbeaten run to 33 matches with victory over Lorient. |
Text: Paul Wickerson, 32, was taken from the Brownstock festival in Essex before he died in a road accident in August 2013.
Chelmsford Crown Court heard he was taken four miles (6km) from the festival by the guards to see if he could make his way back.
Gregory Maxwell, 32, of Romford, and Brian Atkins, 49, of Ilford, d... | A music fan was killed minutes after he was dumped beside a road "for sport" by two security guards, a jury has heard. |
Text: The 20-year-old has made only one substitute appearance in four years with the Blues.
Brown has had loan spells with Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem, Rotherham and Huddersfield.
He scored five goals for Huddersfield last season as they won promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.
"The natural progression for ... | Chelsea forward Izzy Brown has joined Brighton on a season-long loan - on the day he signed a four-year contract with the Premier League champions. |
Text: The Briton, 29, who had a first-round bye and then benefited from Bernard Tomic's injury to reach round three, was made to work hard by the 16th seed.
But the Scot's class told as he broke once in each set to reach his third quarter-final in six events in 2017.
"It was happy to play," Murray said. "I played well ... | World number one Andy Murray is through to the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open after a 6-4 6-4 victory over Spain's Feliciano Lopez. |
Text: Saracens-bound Williams is expected to be on the wing with Toulon's Leigh Halfpenny at 15.
But 2005 Grand Slam winner Thomas believes the Scarlets player's offensive skills give him the edge.
"We need more of an attacking threat and I think Liam Williams is the in-form player in Wales," he said.
"I understand wha... | Liam Williams should be full-back for Wales' opening Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday, says ex-captain Gareth Thomas. |
Text: The fleet is currently maintained and tested by private contractor AssetCo and leased by the county council.
The authority has moved to end the 20-year contract as it was "not delivering what we expected" - but emphasised emergency cover was unaffected.
Negotiations over the sale have begun and officials said the... | Up to £9m is to be spent buying the vehicles used by Lincolnshire's fire and rescue service. |
Text: A similar dispute with publisher Hachette has been ongoing since May.
Amazon's powerful grip on the online marketplace has seen it flex its muscles over contracts with suppliers.
The movie is available for pre-order on Amazon sites outside the US and can be purchased from Amazon Instant Video. Neither Warner nor ... | Amazon has halted pre-orders of some Warner Bros films in the US, including The Lego Movie, in a pricing dispute. |
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The 23-year-old Londoner lost on points in the semi-finals to Kazakhstan's Adilbek Niyazymbetov, who picked him off from range in a classy performance.
Defeated semi-finalists do not fight again and both receive bronze medals.
"I'm disappointed but a bronze medal sur... | Joshua Buatsi won Britain's first boxing medal at the Rio Olympics by securing bronze at light-heavyweight. |
Text: The ruling was made after 97 complaints about the ad for Beats Pill speakers, which features scantily clad women.
The ASA said while it accepted some viewers might find the ad distasteful, it would not cause widespread offence.
However, it ruled the "overall tone" was sexual.
The advert, which is based on the con... | An advert featuring singer Robin Thicke performing his number one hit Blurred Lines must not be shown before 19:30 as it is too sexual, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said. |
Text: A consultant-led obstetric service was moved from Stafford to Royal Stoke University Hospital in January 2016.
The projected number of births is too low to operate a full unit, the report said. It added the hospital's midwife-led unit is an "important service".
The hospitals trust said it acknowledged findings fr... | It would not be possible to safely return full maternity services to Stafford's County Hospital, a review has concluded. |
Text: Coleman, 53, began his second spell in charge in 2014 and led them to fourth in League Two in 2015-16, missing automatic promotion on the final day.
Working with Bell, he managed Stanley from 1999 to 2012, guiding them to the Football League from the eighth tier.
"We achieved great things last season on the lowes... | Manager John Coleman and his assistant Jimmy Bell have signed new rolling two-year deals with Accrington Stanley. |
Text: A rib injury meant Ball only featured off the bench against Japan.
The 25-year-old impressed during the Scarlets' 15-10 Pro12 win over Welsh rivals Cardiff Blues on New Year's Day.
"He's very keen to make a mark and over the past few weeks he's done that against some quality opposition," said New Zealander Pivac.... | Lock Jake Ball is a "man on a mission" after making just one appearance during Wales' autumn international series, says Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac. |
Text: The Yorkshire club have put a £300,000 valuation on Hardaker, a key member of the Rhinos' treble-winning 2015 season.
The club have agreed to allow the 24-year-old to leave after he revealed he wanted to play in Australia's NRL, with Canberra believed to be among the favourites to sign him.
Leeds sit bottom of th... | Last year's Man of Steel Zak Hardaker has been placed on the transfer list by Leeds Rhinos. |
Text: The election will determine who will succeed Sepp Blatter, who has been president since 1998.
Blatter, 79, and vice-president Michel Platini have both been suspended for 90 days amid corruption allegations, which both men deny.
Platini is seeking the next presidency, as is Prince Ali bin al-Hussein.
Frenchman Pla... | World football's governing body Fifa has confirmed it will hold the election for its next president at a special congress on 26 February. |
Text: A public meeting was held in the Oh Yeah centre as part of a campaign in support of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) events fund.
On Friday, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) said the £2.4m fund would be scrapped.
The fund helped more than 60 events, from Londonderry's Halloween c... | More than 200 people have protested in Belfast against cuts in funding for cultural events in Northern Ireland. |
Text: The Belfast flyweight defeated France's Elie Konki on Wednesday and victory in the semis ensures his place in Rio.
Katie Taylor and David Oliver Joyce are also through to the semi-finals.
2012 Olympic champion Taylor beat Denmark's Yvonne Baek Rasmussen while Joyce overcame Vazgen Safaryants of Belarus at lightwe... | Brendan Irvine is just one win away from clinching an Olympic Games spot after making the semi-finals at the qualifying tournament in Turkey. |
Text: During a live broadcast of their weekly variety show on Monday members said they would be sticking together and apologised for causing concern.
The "boy band" is a mainstay of Japan's pop scene and is popular across Asia.
Rumours that they were breaking up over a dispute with management caused widespread concern ... | One of Japan's biggest pop groups, SMAP, has said it will not be breaking up after the country was gripped by rumours of a split. |
Text: Flintshire councillors said they preferred the red route on Friday.
The proposed investment aims to tackle congestion on the A494 and A55 around Queensferry and Deeside.
The Welsh Government said the upgrade was needed as the road was "below modern standards" but it has faced opposition from residents.
Two propos... | A recommendation on a preferred new road in Flintshire has been made, as part of £200m of improvements to the North Wales Expressway. |
Text: South Wales Police said it appeared the man was crossing the junction of Welcome Lane at about 22:30 GMT on Friday when he was struck.
He was taken to the city's Morriston Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Police said the 34-year-old driver was helping officers with inquiries.
Summary: | A 77-year-old man has died after being hit by a car as he crossed the road in Swansea. |
Text: The City of London tower is expected to fetch offers in the region of £650m, the firm said.
Savills and Deloitte Real Estate have been jointly instructed to sell 30 St Mary Axe, which is the building's formal title.
The skyscraper was placed in receivership in April.
The estate agents have begun marketing the bui... | London's Gherkin skyscraper has been put up for sale, with interest expected from Chinese, other Asian, and US buyers, estate agency Savills has said. |
Text: The new arrival will be especially welcomed as the presenter was worried she may have left it too late to have a baby.
Readers have taken the opportunity to share their experiences and pass on their tips for the mother-to-be.
Rosalyn English writes: "Everyone will give advice but each baby is unique, what works f... | The One Show's Alex Jones is presenting her last show before going on maternity leave. |
Text: The men were reported to have gone into the River Garry just before 12:30.
One of them managed to get himself to shore, however, the other man was swept downstream. He was later rescued by a Royal Navy Search and Rescue helicopter.
Both men were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. Their conditions are not kn... | Two men have been taken to hospital after falling from a canoe into a river in the Highlands. |
Text: A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 30 June and 7 July. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk or via Instagram at #bbcscotlandpics
Summary: | All pictures are copyrighted. |
Text: As day broke on Saturday, the extent of the overnight snowfall became clear - and it got only worse as the weekend went on.
Summary: | An historic blizzard has struck large parts of the eastern United States, dumping 102cm (40in) of snow in only a few hours in places. |
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The 39-year-old made 121 in the 24-run victory over Yorkshire at Headingley, his 39th limited-overs hundred to go with 61 first-class centuries.
Sangakkara, who retired from international cricket in 2015, says he will quit first-class cricket after this season.
The l... | Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara scored the 100th century of his career in Surrey's One-Day Cup quarter-final win. |
Text: Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennitala told BBC Hindi that an inquiry had been ordered into the incident.
Inspector General of Police in Thrissur TJ Jose was allegedly found copying by the invigilator from photocopied pages of a textbook during Monday's exam.
Mr Jose denied the charge and called it a conspiracy t... | A senior police officer in the southern Indian state of Kerala has been ordered to go on leave after he was allegedly caught cheating in a law exam. |
Text: The US central bank is widely expected to raise rates for the first time since June 2006 later in the day.
Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 2.61% higher at 19,049.91 in one of its biggest daily gains in more than two months.
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 closed up 2.42% at 5,028.40 after hitting its lowest level since mid-201... | Shares in Asia were all in positive territory on Wednesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve's long-awaited interest rate decision. |
Text: Neil Woodford, who set up his own investment firm last year, said the concept was "fundamentally flawed" and he expected the "stresses and strains" in the area to continue to increase.
"In a very simple sense pretending that Greece was Germany is a fundamental error," he told BBC World News.
He also said uncertai... | The eurozone is not viable in its current form, one of the UK's most successful fund managers has warned. |
Text: Left-back Jones, 21, will provide cover in the absence of George Smith who was injured in the 1-0 win at Tranmere Rovers in midweek.
The ex-Hartlepool player almost joined the Tynesiders in the summer before agreeing a one-year deal with Grimsby.
He could make his debut for Gateshead against Dover Athletic in Sat... | Grimsby Town have loaned defender Dan Jones to Gateshead for an initial month-long spell. |
Text: The 20-year-old has featured once for the Canaries' Under-21 side in the EFL Trophy this season, having joined from Dartford in February.
Midfielder Adams played four times in the Conference Premier for Dartford in the 2014-15 season.
Braintree are hoping they will be able to extend the deal to the end of the sea... | Braintree Town have signed Norwich City youngster Ebou Adams on month-long youth loan. |
Text: The brawl broke out after two groups became involved in an row on a train which was travelling between Glasgow Central and Greenock Central.
The incident happened between 09:30 and 09:50 on 17 December.
Three of the people involved later got off the train at Greenock Central and the fourth got off at Greenock Wes... | British Transport Police are attempting to trace four people who were involved in a fight on a train which resulted in one person being injured. |
Text: Smith, 61, quit his role as head coach on Tuesday after 10 months in the job, despite signing a new deal in October.
His former assistant Stuart Dickens has been put in charge of the team for Friday's game against St Helens.
"By his manner you could tell this wasn't a decision that was going to get changed," Cart... | Wakefield Trinity Wildcats chairman Michael Carter has admitted he had a "frosty" relationship with former coach Brian Smith. |
Text: The issue has historically troubled the Church, with many opposing the appointment of females.
The commission of seven men and six women will study the issue, and look into the historical role of women in the early years of the Church.
Deacons are a clergy rank one below priest.
They are ordained ministers who ca... | Pope Francis has set up a special commission to study whether women will be allowed to become deacons in the Catholic Church. |
Text: The 27-year-old kept six clean sheets from 17 games on loan at Darren Sarll's side from Preston last season.
Former Everton youngster Jones has made 251 career appearances, with the majority coming at Leyton Orient.
"As a player, I just need to concentrate on starting next season as I finished it. I thought my la... | Goalkeeper Jamie Jones has signed an undisclosed-length contract with League Two side Stevenage. |
Text: The court said the ruling was legal but many religious groups were outraged.
The Collective Against Islamophobia in France (CCIF) said it would appeal against the decision in France's highest administrative court.
Authorities in Cannes and nearby villages voted to ban full-body swimsuits or burkinis from the end ... | A French court in Nice has upheld the ban on burkinis imposed by the mayor of Cannes. |
Text: The US firm is offering to exchange the defective items free of charge.
In an advice note, the company urges those who own the adapter to stop using it, although it says the malfunction only occurs in "rare cases".
The model was sold in 37 countries, including some countries in Africa and Asia, but not in the UK.... | A European USB iPhone charger sold between October 2009 and September 2012 "may overheat and pose a safety risk", says manufacturer, Apple. |
Text: The pair have both been charged in the wake of the Yorkshire side's Challenge Cup win over Toulouse.
Moore, 28, has been charged with gouging, while 26-year-old Yates faces a charge of dangerous contact.
If found guilty, they could be given suspensions of between four and eight matches.
Summary: | Wakefield hooker Scott Moore and prop Andy Yates could face lengthy bans after being charged with Grade E offences by the Rugby Football League. |
Text: South Africans are living on average up to 61.2 years compared to 52.2 years nearly 10 years ago, the figures show.
"The life expectancy is expected to keep improving because of improving medical science methods," the head of the national statistics agency said.
South Africa runs the world's largest anti-retrovir... | Life expectancy in South Africa has increased dramatically over the last decade, mainly thanks to life-saving Aids drugs, a government report says. |
Text: Roast turkey, chocolate yule log, ginger bread, and milk with cookies are just some of our festive favourites.
With the help of celebrity chef Stefan Gates, Martin puts his cooking skills to the test to create some yuletide yummies.
Find out how to make scrummy snow-covered mince pies and two different kinds of f... | Christmas is a time for treats - under the tree and in the kitchen! |
Text: The items were found in Drumgask Road on Friday morning by a member of the public, who then alerted police.
A police spokeswoman said: "While the items appeared to have been there for some time, the weapon was loaded and presented a clear danger."
She said officers were "grateful" to the person who reported the g... | Police have seized a sawn-off shotgun and a quantity of ammunition in Craigavon, County Armagh. |
Text: Jordan Roberts, 17, from Sunderland, was with his brother and a friend near Finchale Abbey on 8 September, when he disappeared.
His body was found by police divers the next day.
County Durham coroner Andrew Tweddle recorded a verdict of accidental death.
Summary: | The death of a teenager who got into difficulty while swimming in the River Wear was accidental, a coroner has ruled. |
Text: A scheme for supporters to buy shares in the club achieved its target two days ahead of deadline.
Organisers of The Big Bath City Bid are now urging investors to help raise a further £50,000 to repay creditors and build capital.
A new board of directors, mostly appointed by fans, will be selected.
Nick Blofeld, f... | Fans of cash-strapped Bath City Football Club have succeeded in raising £300,000 in order to turn it into a community-owned asset. |
Text: The Batley and Spen MP, 41, was shot and stabbed shortly before she was due to hold a constituency surgery in Birstall, West Yorkshire on 16 June.
Her death prompted memorial events around the world to mark what would have been her 42nd birthday.
The cortege will stop at two locations to allow members of the publ... | The funeral of Labour MP Jo Cox will take place in her constituency on Friday. |
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Stanford was second and Holland third behind Gwen Jorgensen in Chicago.
American Jorgensen broke away on the run to claim a second successive world title with her 15th victory in a row.
"It's a tough criteria and to say I haven't been sweating over it is an understat... | Britons Non Stanford and Vicky Holland booked their places at the Rio 2016 Olympics by finishing in the top three at the World Triathlon Grand Final. |
Text: Andrew Keenan died in hospital on Monday after being found at his home in Bewicke Road, Wallsend, North Tyneside.
His death is being treated as "unexplained", but officers believe he may have been attacked in Gladstone Street between 18:00-19:00 BST on Sunday.
Three men aged 27, 30 and 35, and a woman, 30, have ... | Police investigating a man's death say he may have been assaulted. |
Text: The 21-year-old from Sheffield, who was fourth at the Rio Olympics, clocked four minutes 00.66 seconds, beating Joe Roebuck's 4:01.63 from 2009.
"Honoured to be on the podium, what a great way to end an amazing 2016! A cheeky British record too," he tweeted.
Gold went to defending champion Daiya Seto of Japan, wh... | Max Litchfield set a new British record to win silver in the 400m individual medley at the World Short Course Championships in Canada. |
Text: Stormont has the potential to introduce a 12.5% rate - in line with Ireland - from 2017.
It is seeking to attract thousands of new jobs from overseas firms.
The Treasury has previously calculated the cost to the block grant at £325m, annually, by 2020.
But Grow NI, a lobby group in favour of the tax cut, believes... | The Treasury could have "over-estimated" the cost to Northern Ireland of cutting corporation tax by as much as £133m, a campaign group has said. |
Text: The Scots won the toss and elected to bat. Captain Kyle Coetzer top-scored with 109 and Craig Wallace and Michael Leask both contributed half centuries.
Scotland totalled 317, while in reply Zimbabwe amassed 107-4 before rain.
When play resumed, Zimbabwe were set an adjusted total of 299 to win but finished on 27... | Scotland recorded their first official one-day international win over a Test nation as they beat Zimbabwe on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. |
Text: Authorities were called to a home in San Antonio early on Friday morning after a neighbour reported hearing a child crying for a long time.
A three-year-old girl was also found tied to an outside door by a dog lead.
Police found six more children alone inside the home, ranging in age from 10 months to 13 years ol... | Police in the US state in Texas have rescued eight children from "horrific abuse" including a two-year-old who was chained to the ground in a garden. |
Text: The England striker's former club said the deal was a British women's record transfer fee - a claim Chelsea deny.
"Whether it was a record fee, I don't know," Kirby, 22, told BBC London. "I don't know any of the figures.
"I'm not here to worry about the money. There is some pressure, but that comes with playing f... | New Chelsea Ladies signing Fran Kirby says she "does not know" how much money the club paid to sign her from Reading. |
Text: The 21-year-old has only featured seven times since moving to Molineux from Portsmouth last summer.
"Jed is a player we would liked to have signed permanently, but Wolves won the race for his signature," Lions boss Neil Harris told the club website.
"He has real ability, is a hard working boy, and will provide go... | League One side Millwall have signed Wolves midfielder Jed Wallace on a one-month loan deal. |
Text: Both players required surgery for their injuries, details of which have not been disclosed.
Fiji international Matawalu, 27, has made 10 appearances for the Premiership club since signing from Glasgow Warriors in December 2015.
Former Leicester and London Irish back Bowden, 29, has featured in only two games for ... | Bath Rugby scrum-half Nikola Matawalu and utility back Dan Bowden will miss the rest of the season through injury. |
Text: Tim Yeo, MP for South Suffolk 1983-2014, is suing The Sunday Times for libel over three articles from 2013.
The paper claimed he told reporters he could promote business concerns in return for cash, the High Court heard.
Mr Yeo's counsel said his client never said he could act as a "paid advocate".
The court hear... | A former Conservative MP has told a court his reputation had been "trashed" by a national newspaper which alleged he breached parliamentary codes of conduct. |
Text: They are trying to raise £130,000 to buy, refurbish and run Corner House Village Stores in Broadmayne, near Dorchester.
Campaigner Tim Clayton said the closure of the local garage and GP surgery had added "extra impetus" to their bid.
They hope to buy the business in the New Year.
Mr Clayton, chair of Broadmayne... | Residents of a Dorset village are fighting to buy their local shop in a bid to save what they have called their "community hub". |
Text: Lewes FC's women's team plays in the Premier League Southern Division - the third tier of the women's game.
The men compete in the Isthmian League Division One South, their eighth tier.
Director Jacquie Agnew said: "We hope to spark a change that will help put an end to the excuses for why such a deep pay dispari... | An English semi-professional club believe they have become the first in the UK to pay their men's and women's teams the same amount. |
Text: He told a news conference on Monday that Northern Ireland would be "collateral damage" in the time ahead.
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday that she would trigger Article 50 by the end of March 2017.
But Mr McGuinness said Northern Ireland would suffer economically and politically.
Mrs May told the Tory P... | Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has said the British government is on a "collision course" with the European Union as a result of the Brexit vote. |
Text: The Wales Audit Office and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales looked at progress at Betsi Cadwaladr since 2013 and said it should "continue to show energetic, brave and visible leadership".
But it said it lacked a "clear plan" for shaping clinical services and more work was needed on quality improvement.
Betsi said it... | Challenges facing the health board in north Wales "are still evident", a report from the auditor general and healthcare inspectorate has said. |
Text: The lane in Victoria Street, alongside the Victoria Square shopping centre, runs for 12 hours a day from 0700 GMT to 1900 GMT from Monday to Saturday.
Up to 20 others are being considered for introduction as part of the 'Belfast on the move' traffic management plan.
As well as buses, the new lane is open to motor... | The first all-day bus lane in Belfast city centre has gone into operation. |
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