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Dumfries and Galloway Council and Stena Line have entered into a partnership with the McKinney Group. It has agreed to bring forward detailed proposals for the regeneration of the East Pier - owned by Stena Line - for new retail, leisure and housing. Councillor Colin Smyth said the announcement was "another positive st...
A preferred bidder has been selected to take forward a potential £50m Stranraer waterfront investment plan.
dumfries and galloway council and stena line have entered into partnership with the mckinney group it has agreed to bring forward detailed proposals for the regeneration of the east pier owned by stena line for new retail leisure and housing councillor colin smyth said the announcement was another positive step forward...
_START_ A preferred bidder has been selected to take forward a potential £50m Stranraer waterfront investment plan. _END_
The council gave the go-ahead for the £150m project at East Tullos last week. The incinerator would be used by Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray councils for non-recyclable waste, to reduce the amount sent to landfill. Four community councils raised concerns, but the Scottish government said it did not consider the pro...
A controversial £150m energy from waste plan in Aberdeen will not be called in the Scottish government.
the council gave the go-ahead for the £150m project at east tullos last week the incinerator would be used by aberdeen aberdeenshire and moray councils for non-recyclable waste to reduce the amount sent to landfill four community councils raised concerns but the scottish government said it did not consider the proposal...
_START_ A controversial £150m energy from waste plan in Aberdeen will not be called in the Scottish government. _END_
The IPO is the first this year by a so-called technology "unicorn" - start-ups valued at more than $1bn (£700m). Twilio's platform that enables developers to incorporate phone calls and text messages into their apps. Shares were priced at $15 but closed at $28.19, valuing the company at more than $2bn. Its software is...
Shares in software firm Twilio have soared almost 88% on their first day of trading in New York.
the ipo is the first this year by so-called technology unicorn start-ups valued at more than $1bn â£700m twilio platform that enables developers to incorporate phone calls and text messages into their apps shares were priced at $15 but closed at $28.19 valuing the company at more than $2bn its software is used by compa...
_START_ Shares in software firm Twilio have soared almost 88% on their first day of trading in New York. _END_
The woman, in her 20s, was assaulted as she was walking along Rope Walk in Ipswich on 25 February. Ipswich Crown Court heard George-Hari Constantinescu and Danut Gheorghe, both 30, had prowled the streets for almost an hour before they attacked her. The pair denied the charge but were found guilty following a trial. Up...
Two "predators" who attempted to rape a woman in an attack which left her unconscious have been jailed for 12 years.
the woman in her 20s was assaulted as she was walking along rope walk in ipswich on 25 february ipswich crown court heard george-hari constantinescu and danut gheorghe both 30 had prowled the streets for almost an hour before they attacked her the pair denied the charge but were found guilty following trial updates on ...
_START_ Two "predators" who attempted to rape a woman in an attack which left her unconscious have been jailed for 12 years. _END_
Recent hacked emails are "consistent with the methods and motivation of Russia-directed efforts", the Department of Homeland Security said. Data revealing discussions within the Democratic Party was hacked earlier this year. Some states reported "probing" attempts made on "election-related" systems. However, officials ...
US officials have formally accused Russia of cyber attacks against political organisations in order "to interfere with the US election".
recent hacked emails are consistent with the methods and motivation of russia-directed efforts the department of homeland security said data revealing discussions within the democratic party was hacked earlier this year some states reported probing attempts made on election-related systems however officials said those ...
_START_ US officials have formally accused Russia of cyber attacks against political organisations in order "to interfere with the US election". _END_
Two-man teams from 16 different nations will compete at St Albans' Centurion Club on 6-7 May for a prize fund of one million euros (£852,000). There will be amphitheatre-style stands around the tees plus music and pyrotechnics. Players will wear microphones and be encouraged to interact with fans. Tour chief executive ...
The European Tour has announced a six-hole team event called GolfSixes, in its attempts to "modernise" and "broaden the appeal" of the sport.
two-man teams from 16 different nations will compete at st albans centurion club on 6-7 may for prize fund of one million euros £852 000 there will be amphitheatre-style stands around the tees plus music and pyrotechnics players will wear microphones and be encouraged to interact with fans tour chief executive keith pe...
_START_ The European Tour has announced a six-hole team event called GolfSixes, in its attempts to "modernise" and "broaden the appeal" of the sport. _END_
The Battle, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, lasted from 31 July until November 1917, and led to the death, disappearance or wounding of 500,000 Allied and German soldiers. Colonel Richard Kemp, the former British army commander in Afghanistan, shared his tribute to his great uncle Second lieutenant Philip Dunc...
The centenary of the the Battle of Passchendale has been marked by those on social media with tributes to family who fought and died at Passchendale.
the battle also known as the third battle of ypres lasted from 31 july until november 1917 and led to the death disappearance or wounding of 500 000 allied and german soldiers colonel richard kemp the former british army commander in afghanistan shared his tribute to his great uncle second lieutenant philip duncan who ...
_START_ The centenary of the the Battle of Passchendale has been marked by those on social media with tributes to family who fought and died at Passchendale. _END_
The Hampshire County Men's Final between Southsea Waverley and Boscombe Cliff was held in Southampton on Sunday. A Boscombe player squared up to an opponent after a dispute over "bowls etiquette", reports the Bournemouth Echo. Other Boscombe players then conceded. It meant Waverley retained the men's county champions t...
A county bowls final was abandoned after an argument erupted when a player appeared to headbutt an opponent, who fell and broke a finger.
the hampshire county men final between southsea waverley and boscombe cliff was held in southampton on sunday boscombe player squared up to an opponent after dispute over bowls etiquette reports the bournemouth echo other boscombe players then conceded it meant waverley retained the men county champions title waverley ...
_START_ A county bowls final was abandoned after an argument erupted when a player appeared to headbutt an opponent, who fell and broke a finger. _END_
The 36-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court after a gun was fired in Dalkeith in the early hours of Sunday morning. No-one was injured and police said it did not appear any damage was caused to the property on Woodburn Road. Searches took place on Meadowfield Terrace in Edinburgh and Kippielaw Steading ...
A man has been charged after a firearm was discharged in Midlothian.
the 36-year-old is due to appear at edinburgh sheriff court after gun was fired in dalkeith in the early hours of sunday morning no-one was injured and police said it did not appear any damage was caused to the property on woodburn road searches took place on meadowfield terrace in edinburgh and kippielaw steading in d...
_START_ A man has been charged after a firearm was discharged in Midlothian. _END_
An Icelandic court found him guilty of market manipulation in the lead up to the 2008 financial crisis. "This sentence is a big surprise to me as I did not nothing wrong," Sigurjon Arnason told Reuters. The former chief executives of Iceland's two other big banks, Glitnir and Kaupthing, have already received jail sente...
Former Landsbanki boss Sigurjon Arnason has been sentenced to 12 months in prison.
an icelandic court found him guilty of market manipulation in the lead up to the 2008 financial crisis this sentence is big surprise to me as did not nothing wrong sigurjon arnason told reuters the former chief executives of iceland two other big banks glitnir and kaupthing have already received jail sentences the thre...
_START_ Former Landsbanki boss Sigurjon Arnason has been sentenced to 12 months in prison. _END_
Christie, 20, signed from Inverness Caledonian Thistle in September, and featured from the bench against his former side on Saturday. "Because it's such a big squad, there's so much competition, it's going to be frustrating at times," he said. "But I think over a long period, the players that keep working hard will eve...
Ryan Christie concedes Celtic's sizeable posse of midfielders is going to limit his game time.
christie 20 signed from inverness caledonian thistle in september and featured from the bench against his former side on saturday because it such big squad there so much competition it going to be frustrating at times he said but think over long period the players that keep working hard will eventually get success in t...
_START_ Ryan Christie concedes Celtic's sizeable posse of midfielders is going to limit his game time. _END_
At countless UN climate meetings, Mr De Brum was a passionate champion of the rights of small island states. He was instrumental in securing the "high ambition coalition" of rich and poor countries that was pivotal to a deal in the French capital. Mr De Brum died at his home in Majuro, the capital of the Marshall Islan...
Former Marshall Islands foreign minister Tony De Brum, who played a key role in securing the Paris climate pact has passed away aged 72.
at countless un climate meetings mr de brum was passionate champion of the rights of small island states he was instrumental in securing the high ambition coalition of rich and poor countries that was pivotal to deal in the french capital mr de brum died at his home in majuro the capital of the marshall islands born ne...
_START_ Former Marshall Islands foreign minister Tony De Brum, who played a key role in securing the Paris climate pact has passed away aged 72. _END_
The journals were written by sailors on board HMS Trincomalee, which is berthed in Hartlepool. The vessel, built in 1817, is being incorporated into the new National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN). The journals have been sitting in Royal Navy archives in Portsmouth for the past 150 years. Built in India in 1817, HMS T...
Crew diaries which had been locked away for 150 years are being reunited with Britain's oldest surviving warship at a special ceremony on Teesside.
the journals were written by sailors on board hms trincomalee which is berthed in hartlepool the vessel built in 1817 is being incorporated into the new national museum of the royal navy nmrn the journals have been sitting in royal navy archives in portsmouth for the past 150 years built in india in 1817 hms trincomale...
_START_ Crew diaries which had been locked away for 150 years are being reunited with Britain's oldest surviving warship at a special ceremony on Teesside. _END_
5 April 2017 Last updated at 17:31 BST It is being fought between soldiers who support the president of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, and different groups of fighters known as rebels, who don't want him to be in power anymore. This week, world leaders have been reacting in shock after what's believed to be a chemical weapons...
The war in Syria has gone on for more than six years and has claimed the lives of more than a quarter of a million people.
5 april 2017 last updated at 17:31 bst it is being fought between soldiers who support the president of syria bashar al-assad and different groups of fighters known as rebels who don want him to be in power anymore this week world leaders have been reacting in shock after what believed to be chemical weapons attack hap...
_START_ The war in Syria has gone on for more than six years and has claimed the lives of more than a quarter of a million people. _END_
He has been shortlisted for the children's book award for The Rest of Us Just Live Here, which follows the lives of a group of teenagers. Francis Hardinge, who won the Costa Book of the Year award for The Lie Tree, is also shortlisted. Three illustrators are also in with a chance of winning the Kate Greenaway Medal for...
Author Patrick Ness is in the running to become the first author to win the Carnegie Medal three times.
he has been shortlisted for the children book award for the rest of us just live here which follows the lives of group of teenagers francis hardinge who won the costa book of the year award for the lie tree is also shortlisted three illustrators are also in with chance of winning the kate greenaway medal for record thi...
_START_ Author Patrick Ness is in the running to become the first author to win the Carnegie Medal three times. _END_
14 March 2016 Last updated at 15:10 GMT More than 30,000 local and international artists performed at the event. Produced by Vikas Pandey, filmed and edited by Devashish Kumar
More than 3.5 million people have reportedly attended the World Cultural Festival in Delhi, in what organisers are calling the world's largest cultural gathering.
14 march 2016 last updated at 15:10 gmt more than 30 000 local and international artists performed at the event produced by vikas pandey filmed and edited by devashish kumar
_START_ More than 3.5 million people have reportedly attended the World Cultural Festival in Delhi, in what organisers are calling the world's largest cultural gathering. _END_
The duo were among seven Cameroon players who said they did not want to play in the tournament, which starts in Gabon on 14 January. They could have been banned from club football during the competition. But a potential club versus country row has been defused by their non-selection in the final squad. Cameroon, who ar...
Liverpool defender Joel Matip and West Brom's Allan Nyom have not been named in Cameroon's 23-man squad for this month's Africa Cup of Nations.
the duo were among seven cameroon players who said they did not want to play in the tournament which starts in gabon on 14 january they could have been banned from club football during the competition but potential club versus country row has been defused by their non-selection in the final squad cameroon who are coach...
_START_ Liverpool defender Joel Matip and West Brom's Allan Nyom have not been named in Cameroon's 23-man squad for this month's Africa Cup of Nations. _END_
Officers have been searching for the 36-year-old, from Petworth in West Sussex, since 22:00 BST on Thursday. Ms Weeks, who is known for her role in the ITV drama, was last seen an hour earlier 14 miles away in Chichester. Sussex Police said they were concerned for her welfare and it was unlike her not to get in touch. ...
Foyle's War actress Honeysuckle Weeks has gone missing, police have said.
officers have been searching for the 36-year-old from petworth in west sussex since 22:00 bst on thursday ms weeks who is known for her role in the itv drama was last seen an hour earlier 14 miles away in chichester sussex police said they were concerned for her welfare and it was unlike her not to get in touch she had...
_START_ Foyle's War actress Honeysuckle Weeks has gone missing, police have said. _END_
The group of boys and girls, aged between 11 and 14, were reported missing after failing to return to the Carrbridge area. A Coastguard helicopter found the group waving and flashing lights at a remote bothy. As the helicopter crew approached them, one of the group asked: "Are we in trouble." The scouts were on a pract...
Eight scouts were rescued by helicopter after taking a wrong turn while trekking in the Cairngorms.
the group of boys and girls aged between 11 and 14 were reported missing after failing to return to the carrbridge area coastguard helicopter found the group waving and flashing lights at remote bothy as the helicopter crew approached them one of the group asked are we in trouble the scouts were on practice hike for an...
_START_ Eight scouts were rescued by helicopter after taking a wrong turn while trekking in the Cairngorms. _END_
The fee will also apply to UK-based lorries - but this will be offset by an equivalent cut in vehicle excise duty. The move is designed to create a "level playing field" for British lorry drivers, as they have to pay for using roads in Europe. The AA said it was concerned the system could lead to a universal road charg...
Foreign lorries are to be charged up to £1,000 a year to use British roads - in a bid to benefit domestic hauliers.
the fee will also apply to uk-based lorries but this will be offset by an equivalent cut in vehicle excise duty the move is designed to create level playing field for british lorry drivers as they have to pay for using roads in europe the aa said it was concerned the system could lead to universal road charging scheme ...
_START_ Foreign lorries are to be charged up to £1,000 a year to use British roads - in a bid to benefit domestic hauliers. _END_
3 February 2017 Last updated at 17:45 GMT Coral reefs are big underwater structures. They are made of coral, which is a bit like rock but is actually living, like trees and plants. They're normally found in bright, clear water, like the Great Barrier Reef near Australia, so finding one in the muddy Amazon was a big sur...
A coral reef, larger than the size of London, has been discovered for the first time, in the Amazon river, in Brazil.
3 february 2017 last updated at 17:45 gmt coral reefs are big underwater structures they are made of coral which is bit like rock but is actually living like trees and plants they re normally found in bright clear water like the great barrier reef near australia so finding one in the muddy amazon was big surprise as we...
_START_ A coral reef, larger than the size of London, has been discovered for the first time, in the Amazon river, in Brazil. _END_
Smith feels the Scottish Professional Football League should exert some influence with main sponsor Ladbrokes. The former Aberdeen boss, who is the head of the Scottish League Managers Association, was speaking after Ian Baraclough's departure from Motherwell. "The game needs investment and finance to improve, so I'm s...
Falkirk director Alex Smith wants to see an end to bookmakers taking bets on which manager will be sacked next.
smith feels the scottish professional football league should exert some influence with main sponsor ladbrokes the former aberdeen boss who is the head of the scottish league managers association was speaking after ian baraclough departure from motherwell the game needs investment and finance to improve so sure nothing ...
_START_ Falkirk director Alex Smith wants to see an end to bookmakers taking bets on which manager will be sacked next. _END_
The party said Geoffrey Clark, who is standing for Kent County Council, would not be a UKIP councillor if elected. Mr Clark said on his website he did not endorse the abortion idea but suggested it to cut the national debt. Learning disability charity Mencap said it was disgusted and horrified at Mr Clark's personal ma...
A UKIP candidate who called for an NHS review to look at compulsory abortion of foetuses with Down's syndrome or spina bifida has been suspended.
the party said geoffrey clark who is standing for kent county council would not be ukip councillor if elected mr clark said on his website he did not endorse the abortion idea but suggested it to cut the national debt learning disability charity mencap said it was disgusted and horrified at mr clark personal manifesto ...
_START_ A UKIP candidate who called for an NHS review to look at compulsory abortion of foetuses with Down's syndrome or spina bifida has been suspended. _END_
He said he supports devolution but is "not enthusiastic" about further powers coming to Wales. Speaking on BBC's The Wales Report programme, Mr Gill said the assembly's current powers have been "badly used". He also said local parties will decide who represents UKIP in May's Welsh assembly election. Mr Gill was respond...
UKIP wants to be a "constructive part of the assembly" and can do "good things", Welsh leader Nathan Gill has said.
he said he supports devolution but is not enthusiastic about further powers coming to wales speaking on bbc the wales report programme mr gill said the assembly current powers have been badly used he also said local parties will decide who represents ukip in may welsh assembly election mr gill was responding to suggest...
_START_ UKIP wants to be a "constructive part of the assembly" and can do "good things", Welsh leader Nathan Gill has said. _END_
Willie Cameron, who runs a range of hospitality businesses in the Highlands, believes the fact that the pound tanked against the Euro following the EU referendum has benefited the sector in the short-term. But its long-term repercussions are more uncertain. A recent survey suggested that more than a quarter of EU natio...
Hotels, restaurants and historic attractions in the north of Scotland have just enjoyed a bumper season - but there is uncertainty about the future of the tourism industry following the Brexit vote.
willie cameron who runs range of hospitality businesses in the highlands believes the fact that the pound tanked against the euro following the eu referendum has benefited the sector in the short-term but its long-term repercussions are more uncertain recent survey suggested that more than quarter of eu nationals norma...
_START_ Hotels, restaurants and historic attractions in the north of Scotland have just enjoyed a bumper season - but there is uncertainty about the future of the tourism industry following the Brexit vote. _END_
The prescriptions could provide free visits to national parks or gardening sessions at National Trust properties, for example. A small number of GPs already do this. The LGA says it needs to become universal policy to tackle the nation's obesity crisis. It's calling on NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups to drive the ini...
Doctors in England and Wales should offer overweight patients "green space" prescriptions to get them exercising outdoors, says the Local Government Association.
the prescriptions could provide free visits to national parks or gardening sessions at national trust properties for example small number of gps already do this the lga says it needs to become universal policy to tackle the nation obesity crisis it calling on nhs clinical commissioning groups to drive the initiative fo...
_START_ Doctors in England and Wales should offer overweight patients "green space" prescriptions to get them exercising outdoors, says the Local Government Association. _END_
Five-month-old Jack McLaren, from Newbury in Berkshire, died in hospital on 4 June, two days after an alleged attack. Daniel McLaren, of Fleetwood Close in Newbury, has been charged with murder. He appeared at Reading Crown Court via video link from prison earlier and entered a not guilty plea. A trial has been schedul...
A 29-year-old man has denied murdering his baby son.
five-month-old jack mclaren from newbury in berkshire died in hospital on june two days after an alleged attack daniel mclaren of fleetwood close in newbury has been charged with murder he appeared at reading crown court via video link from prison earlier and entered not guilty plea trial has been scheduled to begin on...
_START_ A 29-year-old man has denied murdering his baby son. _END_
Media playback is not supported on this device Evans went close for Chesterfield early on before the visitors went ahead midway through the first half when Jay O'Shea calmly slotted in from close range from Kristian Dennis' threaded pass. Sam Walker pushed away O'Shea's low effort soon after, but Kurtis Guthrie's divin...
Ched Evans grabbed the winner as Chesterfield ended their long run without a victory by triumphing at Colchester United in the FA Cup first round.
media playback is not supported on this device evans went close for chesterfield early on before the visitors went ahead midway through the first half when jay shea calmly slotted in from close range from kristian dennis threaded pass sam walker pushed away shea low effort soon after but kurtis guthrie diving header fl...
_START_ Ched Evans grabbed the winner as Chesterfield ended their long run without a victory by triumphing at Colchester United in the FA Cup first round. _END_
Malcolm Roberts, from the far-right party One Nation, said he was "very confident" he could prove he was not a dual citizen. Under Australia's constitution, a person cannot run for federal office if they hold dual or plural citizenship. Three politicians have quit as a row over dual citizenship has intensified. The Que...
An Australian senator has revealed he renounced his UK citizenship, but it wasn't confirmed until after he was elected.
malcolm roberts from the far-right party one nation said he was very confident he could prove he was not dual citizen under australia constitution person cannot run for federal office if they hold dual or plural citizenship three politicians have quit as row over dual citizenship has intensified the queensland senator ...
_START_ An Australian senator has revealed he renounced his UK citizenship, but it wasn't confirmed until after he was elected. _END_
Back-rower Kalamafoni, 29, and flanker Ryan, 27, will be joined by Joe Ford, 26, and Jonah Holmes, 24, who have been signed from Yorkshire Carnegie. Fly-half Ford is the brother of Leicester's England star George. The versatile Holmes began his career at Wasps, while Ryan has made one appearance for Ireland, in 2014. K...
Leicester Tigers have agreed the signings of Tonga international Sione Kalamafoni from Gloucester and Ireland's Dominic Ryan from Leinster.
back-rower kalamafoni 29 and flanker ryan 27 will be joined by joe ford 26 and jonah holmes 24 who have been signed from yorkshire carnegie fly-half ford is the brother of leicester england star george the versatile holmes began his career at wasps while ryan has made one appearance for ireland in 2014 kalamafoni has p...
_START_ Leicester Tigers have agreed the signings of Tonga international Sione Kalamafoni from Gloucester and Ireland's Dominic Ryan from Leinster. _END_
Jacqueline Sauvage suffered decades of abuse and became a cause celebre, prompting a campaign for her release. Mr Hollande issued a partial pardon at the end of January but the courts twice rejected applications for her release. He has now given Ms Sauvage a complete pardon and she was freed from jail early on Wednesda...
A French woman in her sixties who murdered her husband in 2012 has been released after a second intervention by President Francois Hollande.
jacqueline sauvage suffered decades of abuse and became cause celebre prompting campaign for her release mr hollande issued partial pardon at the end of january but the courts twice rejected applications for her release he has now given ms sauvage complete pardon and she was freed from jail early on wednesday evening n...
_START_ A French woman in her sixties who murdered her husband in 2012 has been released after a second intervention by President Francois Hollande. _END_
Robertson, 26, took gold in 6.57 seconds, with Theo Etienne second and 38-year-old Dwain Chambers third. James Dasaolu, 2016's winner, and CJ Ujah did not attend the event at Sheffield's English Institute of Sport. Asha Philip comfortably retained the women's 60m crown in 7.19 seconds. Kilty, who took the world 60m tit...
Andrew Robertson won his first British 60m title at the indoor team trials, as 2015 world champion Richard Kilty was disqualified in the final for a false start for the second year in a row.
robertson 26 took gold in 6.57 seconds with theo etienne second and 38-year-old dwain chambers third james dasaolu 2016 winner and cj ujah did not attend the event at sheffield english institute of sport asha philip comfortably retained the women 60m crown in 7.19 seconds kilty who took the world 60m title in prague in...
_START_ Andrew Robertson won his first British 60m title at the indoor team trials, as 2015 world champion Richard Kilty was disqualified in the final for a false start for the second year in a row. _END_
The seventh seeds beat Koreans Kim Gi Jung and Shin Seung Chan 21-12 21-16 at the Barclaycard Arena. In the last eight on Friday, the Adcocks face Indonesia's Tontowi Ahmed and Liliyana Natsir, who beat them at the same stage last year. The husband-and-wife pair have never reached the last four of the Championships. "I...
British pair Gabby and Chris Adcock are through to the last eight of the All England Championships in Birmingham.
the seventh seeds beat koreans kim gi jung and shin seung chan 21-12 21-16 at the barclaycard arena in the last eight on friday the adcocks face indonesia tontowi ahmed and liliyana natsir who beat them at the same stage last year the husband-and-wife pair have never reached the last four of the championships it anothe...
_START_ British pair Gabby and Chris Adcock are through to the last eight of the All England Championships in Birmingham. _END_
They are looking for chains of depressions known as catenae. These would have formed when comets passed too close to the Sun and broke apart under tidal forces into many pieces, and then splattered the surface of the Solar System's innermost world. The Open University team is examining pictures returned from the US spa...
UK scientists are hunting for impact craters on Mercury that are likely to have been produced by disrupted comets.
they are looking for chains of depressions known as catenae these would have formed when comets passed too close to the sun and broke apart under tidal forces into many pieces and then splattered the surface of the solar system innermost world the open university team is examining pictures returned from the us space ag...
_START_ UK scientists are hunting for impact craters on Mercury that are likely to have been produced by disrupted comets. _END_
It cited lootings, property destruction, abductions and killings in territory recaptured from the Islamic State (IS) group. Sunni Arabs face discrimination from Iraqi authorities and other groups who accuse them of supporting IS, it added. In October, Amnesty International raised concerns over "war crimes" by Kurdish f...
The UN says it is "extremely concerned" by reports of attacks by Kurdish forces on Sunni Muslim Arabs living in Iraq.
it cited lootings property destruction abductions and killings in territory recaptured from the islamic state is group sunni arabs face discrimination from iraqi authorities and other groups who accuse them of supporting is it added in october amnesty international raised concerns over war crimes by kurdish fighters in...
_START_ The UN says it is "extremely concerned" by reports of attacks by Kurdish forces on Sunni Muslim Arabs living in Iraq. _END_
Met Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said the activity would be led by Portuguese police with the involvement of British officers. Madeleine was three years old when she went missing from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal in May 2007. Scotland Yard launched a fresh investigation last July. Mr Rowle...
Police investigating Madeleine McCann's disappearance say "a substantial phase of operational activity" will begin within weeks.
met police assistant commissioner mark rowley said the activity would be led by portuguese police with the involvement of british officers madeleine was three years old when she went missing from holiday apartment in praia da luz portugal in may 2007 scotland yard launched fresh investigation last july mr rowley did no...
_START_ Police investigating Madeleine McCann's disappearance say "a substantial phase of operational activity" will begin within weeks. _END_
Mr Harding said during a speech at the British Library that the corporation had a public service duty to "deliver on its obligation in local news". "Economic woes" of the local newspaper industry were "not the BBC's fault", he said during the WT Stead lecture. "The classified advertising market has moved online", he ad...
News director James Harding has spoken out against the "mistaken view" the BBC should "rein in" local news coverage for fear of damaging local newspapers.
mr harding said during speech at the british library that the corporation had public service duty to deliver on its obligation in local news economic woes of the local newspaper industry were not the bbc fault he said during the wt stead lecture the classified advertising market has moved online he added mr harding sai...
_START_ News director James Harding has spoken out against the "mistaken view" the BBC should "rein in" local news coverage for fear of damaging local newspapers. _END_
The musical, which opened on Broadway in 1981 and was filmed in 2006, has taken 35 years to reach the West End. Sonia Friedman partly attributes the delay to actors not being available to populate its predominantly black cast. "Thankfully, shows like The Lion King have meant many more people of colour are now working i...
The producer of Dreamgirls has said its belated London transfer might not have happened had shows like The Lion King not helped foster black acting talent.
the musical which opened on broadway in 1981 and was filmed in 2006 has taken 35 years to reach the west end sonia friedman partly attributes the delay to actors not being available to populate its predominantly black cast thankfully shows like the lion king have meant many more people of colour are now working in thea...
_START_ The producer of Dreamgirls has said its belated London transfer might not have happened had shows like The Lion King not helped foster black acting talent. _END_
The very Rev Dr Houston McKelvey will lead the Canons of St Anne's Cathedral on to Donegall Street for the annual event. Dean McKelvey said, "It is probably going to be the toughest sit-out yet both economically and weather-wise." The appeal raises money for various charities in Northern Ireland as well as Christian Ai...
Belfast's Black Santa is expected to begin his annual Christmas sit-out for charity on Thursday.
the very rev dr houston mckelvey will lead the canons of st anne cathedral on to donegall street for the annual event dean mckelvey said it is probably going to be the toughest sit-out yet both economically and weather-wise the appeal raises money for various charities in northern ireland as well as christian aid this ...
_START_ Belfast's Black Santa is expected to begin his annual Christmas sit-out for charity on Thursday. _END_
Lenders reported that this was the third successive quarter of falling demand, the bank's Credit Conditions Survey found. Mortgages for high-value property saw the biggest fall in demand since the third quarter of 2008. Demand was expected to bounce back in the second quarter. Some lenders attributed the fall in demand...
Demand for mortgages fell sharply in the first quarter of the year in the UK, according to research for the Bank of England.
lenders reported that this was the third successive quarter of falling demand the bank credit conditions survey found mortgages for high-value property saw the biggest fall in demand since the third quarter of 2008 demand was expected to bounce back in the second quarter some lenders attributed the fall in demand over ...
_START_ Demand for mortgages fell sharply in the first quarter of the year in the UK, according to research for the Bank of England. _END_
The bridge has been closed on May Day morning since 2005 after 40 people were injured jumping into the river. Traditionally, thousands of people gather on and around Magdalen Bridge to hear choristers sing hymns at dawn from the tower at Magdalen College. The city and county councils and police have worked to "ensure a...
Oxford's Magdalen Bridge will be open to the public during the city's traditional May Day celebrations for the first time in six years.
the bridge has been closed on may day morning since 2005 after 40 people were injured jumping into the river traditionally thousands of people gather on and around magdalen bridge to hear choristers sing hymns at dawn from the tower at magdalen college the city and county councils and police have worked to ensure safe ...
_START_ Oxford's Magdalen Bridge will be open to the public during the city's traditional May Day celebrations for the first time in six years. _END_
Police said "a number of weapons" were seized following the attack at a rural property in Devon. The 24-year-old victim was treated at the scene on Saturday and has now been transferred to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. Leo Michaels, aged 35, from Hensford Road, Dawlish, has been charged with attempted murder and...
A crossbow attack has left a man with "potentially life-changing" injuries.
police said number of weapons were seized following the attack at rural property in devon the 24-year-old victim was treated at the scene on saturday and has now been transferred to the royal devon and exeter hospital leo michaels aged 35 from hensford road dawlish has been charged with attempted murder and wounding wi...
_START_ A crossbow attack has left a man with "potentially life-changing" injuries. _END_
Ollie Hannon-Dalby and Keith Barker claimed four wickets apiece as Northants were bowled out for 273. Youngsters James Kettleborough (71) and Ben Duckett (55) made half-centuries, backed by Adam Rossington (44) and Andrew Hall (43). Home skipper Varun Chopra was on 43 as the Bears closed on 79-1 from 16 overs. After th...
Warwickshire kept their slim County Championship title hopes alive as they enjoyed the better of the first day against Northants at Edgbaston.
ollie hannon-dalby and keith barker claimed four wickets apiece as northants were bowled out for 273 youngsters james kettleborough 71 and ben duckett 55 made half-centuries backed by adam rossington 44 and andrew hall 43 home skipper varun chopra was on 43 as the bears closed on 79-1 from 16 overs after the early loss...
_START_ Warwickshire kept their slim County Championship title hopes alive as they enjoyed the better of the first day against Northants at Edgbaston. _END_
Some 3,740 people died until 23 October, a number that is set to rise as the two worst months are yet to come. Last year's death toll was 3,771. This comes despite a sharp decline on the number of people crossing the Mediterranean this year. The UN believes smugglers are changing their tactics, using riskier routes. On...
This year is set to be the deadliest for migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean to Europe, the UN refugee agency says.
some 740 people died until 23 october number that is set to rise as the two worst months are yet to come last year death toll was 771 this comes despite sharp decline on the number of people crossing the mediterranean this year the un believes smugglers are changing their tactics using riskier routes one of every 47 mi...
_START_ This year is set to be the deadliest for migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean to Europe, the UN refugee agency says. _END_
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's biggest annual consumer technology trade show, with more than a whopping 3,500 companies taking part this year. Starting on Tuesday, top tech companies will show off their latest gadgets. Here's a peek at some of the futuristic gear that'll be on show: One of the highl...
If you want to know what's going to be big in tech in 2015, then a huge tech show in Las Vegas might well have the answer!
the consumer electronics show ces is the world biggest annual consumer technology trade show with more than whopping 500 companies taking part this year starting on tuesday top tech companies will show off their latest gadgets here peek at some of the futuristic gear that ll be on show one of the highlights is quadcopt...
_START_ If you want to know what's going to be big in tech in 2015, then a huge tech show in Las Vegas might well have the answer! _END_
Once in the doldrums, production of the country's cocoa crop has risen sharply, registering a 10-fold increase since 2004. Many of the small farmers, who were previously living on the edge of poverty, have seen a boost to their incomes. The key to the success has been the development of farmers' co-operatives, which ha...
Farmers on the islands of Sao Tome and Principe, off the coast of West Africa, are again enjoying the sweet taste of success thanks to high-quality, organic, Fairtrade cocoa - the raw ingredient for chocolate.
once in the doldrums production of the country cocoa crop has risen sharply registering 10-fold increase since 2004 many of the small farmers who were previously living on the edge of poverty have seen boost to their incomes the key to the success has been the development of farmers co-operatives which have allowed the...
_START_ Farmers on the islands of Sao Tome and Principe, off the coast of West Africa, are again enjoying the sweet taste of success thanks to high-quality, organic, Fairtrade cocoa - the raw ingredient for chocolate. _END_
Northern Lights will showcase the work of designers who have chosen to stay in Scotland to build their careers. Products on show range from hand-crafted wooden furniture to ceramic jewellery. Organisers said the show would highlight the "increasing confidence" designers felt in basing their businesses in Scotland. Pro...
Nine Scottish designers and companies will represent Dundee's V&A museum at this year's London Design Festival.
northern lights will showcase the work of designers who have chosen to stay in scotland to build their careers products on show range from hand-crafted wooden furniture to ceramic jewellery organisers said the show would highlight the increasing confidence designers felt in basing their businesses in scotland product a...
_START_ Nine Scottish designers and companies will represent Dundee's V&A museum at this year's London Design Festival. _END_
Media playback is unsupported on your device 26 November 2014 Last updated at 08:47 GMT Fifty athletes from around the world wore balaclavas, goggles, gloves and mittens to brace sub-zero temperatures and take on the 26.2 mile course. The race took place on 18 November, a few hundred miles from the South Pole at the fo...
Running a marathon is hard enough - but how about doing it in temperatures as low as -50 degrees?
media playback is unsupported on your device 26 november 2014 last updated at 08:47 gmt fifty athletes from around the world wore balaclavas goggles gloves and mittens to brace sub-zero temperatures and take on the 26.2 mile course the race took place on 18 november few hundred miles from the south pole at the foot of ...
_START_ Running a marathon is hard enough - but how about doing it in temperatures as low as -50 degrees? _END_
Morgan, 31, has played 52 games for the Latics since moving from Championship rivals Rotherham United in June 2015 and has 23 international caps. He captained the side to the League One title last season, having previously done the same with Rotherham. "The chairman made it very clear he wanted me to stay," Morgan said...
Wales international defender Craig Morgan has signed a new two-year deal at Wigan Athletic that will run until the summer of 2019.
morgan 31 has played 52 games for the latics since moving from championship rivals rotherham united in june 2015 and has 23 international caps he captained the side to the league one title last season having previously done the same with rotherham the chairman made it very clear he wanted me to stay morgan said think i...
_START_ Wales international defender Craig Morgan has signed a new two-year deal at Wigan Athletic that will run until the summer of 2019. _END_
But the chairman, European Council President Donald Tusk, will keep the two discussions separate - despite concern that some jihadists are slipping into the EU posing as migrants and exploiting the freedom of movement provided by the Schengen zone. At least two of the killers involved in the Paris attacks got in among ...
Two pressing issues - migration and the fight against terrorism - are set to dominate the EU summit, as leaders gather in Brussels.
but the chairman european council president donald tusk will keep the two discussions separate despite concern that some jihadists are slipping into the eu posing as migrants and exploiting the freedom of movement provided by the schengen zone at least two of the killers involved in the paris attacks got in among the c...
_START_ Two pressing issues - migration and the fight against terrorism - are set to dominate the EU summit, as leaders gather in Brussels. _END_
Locomotive No 563, which hauled trains on the London and South Western Railway, has been given to the Swanage Railway by the National Railway Museum. It appeared in stage adaptations of Edith Nesbit's classic in Canada and in London. Volunteers will work on the engine with the aim of returning it to steam. Descendants ...
A Victorian steam locomotive that featured in the theatre adaptation of The Railway Children has been unveiled at a Dorset heritage railway.
locomotive no 563 which hauled trains on the london and south western railway has been given to the swanage railway by the national railway museum it appeared in stage adaptations of edith nesbit classic in canada and in london volunteers will work on the engine with the aim of returning it to steam descendants of its ...
_START_ A Victorian steam locomotive that featured in the theatre adaptation of The Railway Children has been unveiled at a Dorset heritage railway. _END_
Media playback is not supported on this device Fishlock, 30, became the first Wales international to win 100 caps. The Seattle Reign midfielder marked the occasion with an unstoppable strike on 39 minutes to send Wales 2-1 up. Georgia Evans and Natasha Harding got Wales' other goals while Rachel Furness scored from the...
Jess Fishlock celebrated her 100th cap in style as she helped Wales to a comfortable win over Northern Ireland with a terrific first-half goal.
media playback is not supported on this device fishlock 30 became the first wales international to win 100 caps the seattle reign midfielder marked the occasion with an unstoppable strike on 39 minutes to send wales 2-1 up georgia evans and natasha harding got wales other goals while rachel furness scored from the spot...
_START_ Jess Fishlock celebrated her 100th cap in style as she helped Wales to a comfortable win over Northern Ireland with a terrific first-half goal. _END_
The jury for the latest case had been selected but a deal was done in the early hours of the day the US trial was to begin, according to news site Ars Technica. Unwired Planet had sought $33m (£25.7m) and a cut of iPhone and iPad sales, which it said made use of its tech. The terms of the settlement have not been made...
Apple has settled a patent dispute with a litigant that had already beaten Huawei and Samsung in court.
the jury for the latest case had been selected but deal was done in the early hours of the day the us trial was to begin according to news site ars technica unwired planet had sought $33m â£25.7m and cut of iphone and ipad sales which it said made use of its tech the terms of the settlement have not been made public ap...
_START_ Apple has settled a patent dispute with a litigant that had already beaten Huawei and Samsung in court. _END_
The value of the invested savings and pensions of millions of people in the UK are dependant on asset managers. In a damning report, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said there is weak price competition, leaving customers paying high charges. An industry association said price transparency had been improving. ...
Investors should be quoted a single "all-in fee" so the amount taken in charges from their investment returns is clear, a regulator has said.
the value of the invested savings and pensions of millions of people in the uk are dependant on asset managers in damning report the financial conduct authority fca has said there is weak price competition leaving customers paying high charges an industry association said price transparency had been improving the fca h...
_START_ Investors should be quoted a single "all-in fee" so the amount taken in charges from their investment returns is clear, a regulator has said. _END_
The plans at Peelhouses Farm north of Lockerbie first surfaced in late 2008. They were granted planning permission in principle in 2010 which was extended by a further three years in 2013. Now developers have indicated they intend to seek more time for work to start and also look at carrying it out on a phased basis. T...
A long-running bid to build an internet data centre in southern Scotland looks set to seek a further time extension to its planning consent.
the plans at peelhouses farm north of lockerbie first surfaced in late 2008 they were granted planning permission in principle in 2010 which was extended by further three years in 2013 now developers have indicated they intend to seek more time for work to start and also look at carrying it out on phased basis the sche...
_START_ A long-running bid to build an internet data centre in southern Scotland looks set to seek a further time extension to its planning consent. _END_
He laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier in Canberra before officially reporting for duty. He also presented a letter from the Queen in which she wrote that her grandson would "benefit greatly" from spending time with Australian troops. The prince, called Captain Wales in his military role, will l...
Prince Harry has arrived in Australia for a four-week placement with the Australian Defence Force.
he laid wreath at the tomb of the unknown australian soldier in canberra before officially reporting for duty he also presented letter from the queen in which she wrote that her grandson would benefit greatly from spending time with australian troops the prince called captain wales in his military role will leave the b...
_START_ Prince Harry has arrived in Australia for a four-week placement with the Australian Defence Force. _END_
Liver disease deaths have more than doubled in the past 20 years, largely due to an increase in obesity, alcohol misuse and blood borne viral hepatitis. The plan, backed by £1m Welsh government funding, hopes to increase clinical expertise in the disease. It will also encourage people to take more responsibility for th...
A new plan to tackle the rising number of people with liver disease in Wales aims to improve early detection and speed up referrals.
liver disease deaths have more than doubled in the past 20 years largely due to an increase in obesity alcohol misuse and blood borne viral hepatitis the plan backed by £1m welsh government funding hopes to increase clinical expertise in the disease it will also encourage people to take more responsibility for their he...
_START_ A new plan to tackle the rising number of people with liver disease in Wales aims to improve early detection and speed up referrals. _END_
The Women in Love author directed the insult at Pangbourne while inquiring about cottages to let in August 1919. He wrote: "Pangbourne is repulsive - it sort of smells - women use scent on their clothes, and petrol plus river plus pavement... I suffer by the nose". The note was sold by auctioneers Lyon and Turnbull in...
A letter written by DH Lawrence in which he describes a Berkshire village as smelly has sold for £1,000 at auction.
the women in love author directed the insult at pangbourne while inquiring about cottages to let in august 1919 he wrote pangbourne is repulsive it sort of smells women use scent on their clothes and petrol plus river plus pavement suffer by the nose the note was sold by auctioneers lyon and turnbull in edinburgh on we...
_START_ A letter written by DH Lawrence in which he describes a Berkshire village as smelly has sold for £1,000 at auction. _END_
Students earlier this summer took a total of 35,537 exams. But what do we know about how well Wales is doing? How many students are going to university? And what happens next for those still with big decisions to make? MAKING THE GRADE A new top grade, A*, was introduced in 2010. A total of 6.6% achieved this in 2016, ...
Thousands of students in Wales have received their A-level results, while universities will over the next few weeks deal with hundreds of remaining places through clearing.
students earlier this summer took total of 35 537 exams but what do we know about how well wales is doing how many students are going to university and what happens next for those still with big decisions to make making the grade new top grade was introduced in 2010 total of 6.6% achieved this in 2016 fall on last year...
_START_ Thousands of students in Wales have received their A-level results, while universities will over the next few weeks deal with hundreds of remaining places through clearing. _END_
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Lord Janner to be prosecuted over claims of historical sex abuse after independent review overturns CPS decision
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_START_ Lord Janner to be prosecuted over claims of historical sex abuse after independent review overturns CPS decision _END_
Eifion Gwynne, 41, died last month and previously expressed his wish to be buried at Plascrug Cemetery, Aberystwyth. The only plots left are for people with an exclusive right of burial. But Ceredigion council confirmed a plot has now been transferred to the family. It means Mr Gwynne can be buried in the cemetery when...
A Ceredigion rugby player killed in Spain will have his final wish fulfilled after friends and family secured a plot in a cemetery.
eifion gwynne 41 died last month and previously expressed his wish to be buried at plascrug cemetery aberystwyth the only plots left are for people with an exclusive right of burial but ceredigion council confirmed plot has now been transferred to the family it means mr gwynne can be buried in the cemetery when the fun...
_START_ A Ceredigion rugby player killed in Spain will have his final wish fulfilled after friends and family secured a plot in a cemetery. _END_
Cesc Fabregas marked his 300th Premier League appearance by firing the Blues ahead, poking the ball through the legs of Jack Cork and into the net. The hosts were stunned when Swansea equalised from their first serious attempt on target on the stroke of half-time - Fernando Llorente heading in Gylfi Sigurdsson's free-k...
Chelsea stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 11 points after victory over battling Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.
cesc fabregas marked his 300th premier league appearance by firing the blues ahead poking the ball through the legs of jack cork and into the net the hosts were stunned when swansea equalised from their first serious attempt on target on the stroke of half-time fernando llorente heading in gylfi sigurdsson free-kick fa...
_START_ Chelsea stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 11 points after victory over battling Swansea City at Stamford Bridge. _END_
Right-back Hodgkiss, 30, who spent last season on loan at Torquay, has signed a two-year contract. Forward Wilson, 24, has agreed a one-year contract. Meanwhile, George Pilkington has signed a new one-year contract, while David Fitzpatrick has also agreed a deal with the National League club. The announcement comes aft...
Macclesfield have signed Jared Hodgkiss from Kidderminster and Scott Wilson from Eastleigh, while boss John Askey has signed a new 12-month rolling deal.
right-back hodgkiss 30 who spent last season on loan at torquay has signed two-year contract forward wilson 24 has agreed one-year contract meanwhile george pilkington has signed new one-year contract while david fitzpatrick has also agreed deal with the national league club the announcement comes after macclesfield wh...
_START_ Macclesfield have signed Jared Hodgkiss from Kidderminster and Scott Wilson from Eastleigh, while boss John Askey has signed a new 12-month rolling deal. _END_
Glasses, bottles and other items were thrown after a pre-season friendly between Grimsby Town and Sheffield United on Saturday. Four were charged with assault, affray and public order offences following disorder at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes. Two people have been released on bail. Police said CCTV footage was being che...
Four people have been charged after trouble at a football match left two police officers injured.
glasses bottles and other items were thrown after pre-season friendly between grimsby town and sheffield united on saturday four were charged with assault affray and public order offences following disorder at blundell park cleethorpes two people have been released on bail police said cctv footage was being checked wit...
_START_ Four people have been charged after trouble at a football match left two police officers injured. _END_
Jamal al-Harith reportedly received £1m from the British government after being freed from Guantanamo Bay in 2004. Lord Carlile said the payment was wrong as al-Harith was "plainly a terrorist". Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has defended his government's decision to free him from Guantanamo. Al-Harith, who was 50 an...
A British IS fighter who carried out a suicide attack in Iraq should never have received a penny in compensation, a former independent reviewer of UK terrorism legislation has said.
jamal al-harith reportedly received £1m from the british government after being freed from guantanamo bay in 2004 lord carlile said the payment was wrong as al-harith was plainly terrorist former prime minister tony blair has defended his government decision to free him from guantanamo al-harith who was 50 and from man...
_START_ A British IS fighter who carried out a suicide attack in Iraq should never have received a penny in compensation, a former independent reviewer of UK terrorism legislation has said. _END_
A black police chief who had worked diligently to improve community relations, and reduce the use of force, now had to confront a racially motivated attack by a young black man against his officers. "We're hurting. Our profession is hurting. Dallas officers are hurting. We are heartbroken," he said. He spoke on behalf ...
When five Dallas police officers were shot dead by a sniper on Thursday, it fell to David Brown, the city's police chief, to sum up the shock and grief of the force and the community.
a black police chief who had worked diligently to improve community relations and reduce the use of force now had to confront racially motivated attack by young black man against his officers we re hurting our profession is hurting dallas officers are hurting we are heartbroken he said he spoke on behalf of the dallas ...
_START_ When five Dallas police officers were shot dead by a sniper on Thursday, it fell to David Brown, the city's police chief, to sum up the shock and grief of the force and the community. _END_
Mr Trump also said Republicans were coming at him "from all sides" and their disloyalty was harder to fight than the Democrats. Mr Ryan is the latest Republican not to back Mr Trump after a 2005 video emerged showing him making obscene comments about groping women. However Mr Trump has been strongly supported by runnin...
Republican nominee Donald Trump has ripped into House Speaker Paul Ryan as a "weak and ineffective" leader.
mr trump also said republicans were coming at him from all sides and their disloyalty was harder to fight than the democrats mr ryan is the latest republican not to back mr trump after 2005 video emerged showing him making obscene comments about groping women however mr trump has been strongly supported by running mate...
_START_ Republican nominee Donald Trump has ripped into House Speaker Paul Ryan as a "weak and ineffective" leader. _END_
Media playback is not supported on this device The 25-year-old, with the help of his 'Will-bombs' fans, explains how the scheme - which runs sessions across the UK - can help "make you an incredible player". READ MORE: Find out how you can get into tennis with our special guide.
Marcus Willis, the qualifier who played Roger Federer in the second round of Wimbledon 2016, is helping to promote the Advantage Tennis Training scheme.
media playback is not supported on this device the 25-year-old with the help of his will-bombs fans explains how the scheme which runs sessions across the uk can help make you an incredible player read more find out how you can get into tennis with our special guide.
_START_ Marcus Willis, the qualifier who played Roger Federer in the second round of Wimbledon 2016, is helping to promote the Advantage Tennis Training scheme. _END_
About 150 people had gathered near the interior ministry, demanding the release of political prisoners. It follows Tuesday's "day of rage" when hundreds calling for democracy protested in Damascus and Aleppo. The interior ministry said "infiltrators" tried to stir chaos. But among those held was a 10-year-old boy. Acti...
At least 35 people have been arrested after they defied a ban on demonstrations and protested in the Syrian capital, reports say.
about 150 people had gathered near the interior ministry demanding the release of political prisoners it follows tuesday day of rage when hundreds calling for democracy protested in damascus and aleppo the interior ministry said infiltrators tried to stir chaos but among those held was 10-year-old boy activists say he ...
_START_ At least 35 people have been arrested after they defied a ban on demonstrations and protested in the Syrian capital, reports say. _END_
MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy expands on his TV analysis of the part his former Tottenham team-mate Jermain Defoe played in Sunderland's vital derby win over Newcastle. When I realised his starting position was on the right wing in a 4-3-3 formation, I was surprised to say the least. I know Jermain well from training and p...
Jermain Defoe's brilliant winner against Newcastle has made the headlines but it was the less spectacular parts of his performance that stood out for me.
motd2 pundit danny murphy expands on his tv analysis of the part his former tottenham team-mate jermain defoe played in sunderland vital derby win over newcastle when realised his starting position was on the right wing in 4-3-3 formation was surprised to say the least know jermain well from training and playing with a...
_START_ Jermain Defoe's brilliant winner against Newcastle has made the headlines but it was the less spectacular parts of his performance that stood out for me. _END_
Poorer pupils are particularly badly affected, says the head teacher training charity Future Leaders Trust. Researchers plotted the distance between state schools in England against the proportion of pupils achieving five good GCSEs. The steepness of the drop in poorer pupils' grades was "quite astounding", said report...
Pupils at isolated schools do worse at GCSE than teenagers in areas with a choice of schools, suggests research.
poorer pupils are particularly badly affected says the head teacher training charity future leaders trust researchers plotted the distance between state schools in england against the proportion of pupils achieving five good gcses the steepness of the drop in poorer pupils grades was quite astounding said report author...
_START_ Pupils at isolated schools do worse at GCSE than teenagers in areas with a choice of schools, suggests research. _END_
Brierley, who signed from Championship side Leigh Centurions in March, had never crossed in the top flight before. Wigan tries from Anthony Gelling, John Bateman and Matty Smith made it 18-18. Smith and Danny Brough swapped drop-goals before Smith landed a second one-pointer and Dan Sarginson's score sent the Warriors ...
Huddersfield full-back Ryan Brierley scored a stunning hat-trick of tries but Super League's bottom club lost to Wigan, who went top of the table.
brierley who signed from championship side leigh centurions in march had never crossed in the top flight before wigan tries from anthony gelling john bateman and matty smith made it 18-18 smith and danny brough swapped drop-goals before smith landed second one-pointer and dan sarginson score sent the warriors to the su...
_START_ Huddersfield full-back Ryan Brierley scored a stunning hat-trick of tries but Super League's bottom club lost to Wigan, who went top of the table. _END_
Crowds danced, sang and waved rainbow flags at the event held outside the capital Kampala, the culmination of a week of celebrations. One of those attending hoped it would be a "step forward" for the country. But many people in Uganda strongly oppose gay rights, and homosexuality is punishable with a jail sentence. Ant...
Activists in Uganda have held a gay pride rally, a year since a law requiring homosexuals to be jailed for life was overturned.
crowds danced sang and waved rainbow flags at the event held outside the capital kampala the culmination of week of celebrations one of those attending hoped it would be step forward for the country but many people in uganda strongly oppose gay rights and homosexuality is punishable with jail sentence anti-gay legislat...
_START_ Activists in Uganda have held a gay pride rally, a year since a law requiring homosexuals to be jailed for life was overturned. _END_
Spain is implementing drastic spending cuts to try to slash its budget deficit to 5.3% from 8.5% in 2011. Many economists said the target was always unrealistic. Last weekend, Spain was given 100bn euros ($125bn; £80bn) in emergency loans to help its struggling banks. The IMF said Spain needed to raise revenue from ta...
Spain is likely to miss its budget targets for this year and Madrid should adopt wider reforms to reduce its debts, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
spain is implementing drastic spending cuts to try to slash its budget deficit to 5.3% from 8.5% in 2011 many economists said the target was always unrealistic last weekend spain was given 100bn euros $125bn â£80bn in emergency loans to help its struggling banks the imf said spain needed to raise revenue from taxes and...
_START_ Spain is likely to miss its budget targets for this year and Madrid should adopt wider reforms to reduce its debts, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). _END_
The Independent Police Complaints Commission said Operation Midland was "extensive and carried out diligently". There was no evidence to indicate "bad faith, malice or dishonesty" by the officers, the watchdog said. The much-criticised operation closed last March without a single arrest. Of five officers referred to th...
Three senior Scotland Yard officers have been cleared over their handling of allegations at the centre of an investigation into VIP paedophile claims, the police watchdog has said.
the independent police complaints commission said operation midland was extensive and carried out diligently there was no evidence to indicate bad faith malice or dishonesty by the officers the watchdog said the much-criticised operation closed last march without single arrest of five officers referred to the commissio...
_START_ Three senior Scotland Yard officers have been cleared over their handling of allegations at the centre of an investigation into VIP paedophile claims, the police watchdog has said. _END_
Mohanna Abdhou was shot in Malvern Road, Kilburn, on Friday night and died at the scene. In a statement her family said they were "heartbroken at the loss" of their "loving daughter". Ms Abdhou, known as Montana, was approached by "two males" on bicycles who fired "shots at her group". A post-mortem examination on Satu...
The family of a woman shot dead by two cyclists have paid tribute to the "beautiful" 20-year-old who was "loved by everyone".
mohanna abdhou was shot in malvern road kilburn on friday night and died at the scene in statement her family said they were heartbroken at the loss of their loving daughter ms abdhou known as montana was approached by two males on bicycles who fired shots at her group post-mortem examination on saturday gave the cause...
_START_ The family of a woman shot dead by two cyclists have paid tribute to the "beautiful" 20-year-old who was "loved by everyone". _END_
Peadiatric pathologist Dr Paul French told the High Court at Livingston that the child had also suffered double fractures of his thigh bone and arm. Nyomi Fee, 29, and Rachel Fee, 32, deny killing Rachel's son Liam in a house near Glenrothes on 22 March 2014. The couple also deny harming two other children. The court h...
Toddler Liam Fee suffered a ruptured heart as a result of severe "blunt force" trauma, a murder trial has been told.
peadiatric pathologist dr paul french told the high court at livingston that the child had also suffered double fractures of his thigh bone and arm nyomi fee 29 and rachel fee 32 deny killing rachel son liam in house near glenrothes on 22 march 2014 the couple also deny harming two other children the court heard that l...
_START_ Toddler Liam Fee suffered a ruptured heart as a result of severe "blunt force" trauma, a murder trial has been told. _END_
A Libyan military spokesman told the BBC that the ship's movements at the port of Derna had aroused suspicion. The oil company rejected this, saying the ship was delivering fuel to industrial facilities there and the authorities had been kept informed. Derna has been controlled by Islamist militants for the past two ye...
Libyan air force jets have bombed a Greek-operated oil tanker chartered by Libya's national oil company, killing two crew members.
a libyan military spokesman told the bbc that the ship movements at the port of derna had aroused suspicion the oil company rejected this saying the ship was delivering fuel to industrial facilities there and the authorities had been kept informed derna has been controlled by islamist militants for the past two years t...
_START_ Libyan air force jets have bombed a Greek-operated oil tanker chartered by Libya's national oil company, killing two crew members. _END_
"That village over there will be flooded," he points. "Monkeys, birds, Indians - we'll all lose our homes." Over the last few months some 13,000 Munduruku have been protesting against government plans to build a series of hydroelectric dams that will flood part of their land on the upper reaches of the Tapajos river. A...
"If these dams are built, everything will end," says Lamberto Painha, one of the chiefs of the Munduruku tribe in Brazil's Amazon region.
that village over there will be flooded he points monkeys birds indians we ll all lose our homes over the last few months some 13 000 munduruku have been protesting against government plans to build series of hydroelectric dams that will flood part of their land on the upper reaches of the tapajos river after week-lon...
_START_ "If these dams are built, everything will end," says Lamberto Painha, one of the chiefs of the Munduruku tribe in Brazil's Amazon region. _END_
Kajsa Tylen, 38, from Nottingham, is intending to ride about 36,000 miles (58,000km). Her mother, Tina Tylen, 65, will travel as back-up with a caravan during the challenge across Europe. Mustafa Sarkar, a sports psychologist, said having her mother alongside could be a key factor in breaking the 77-year-old record. Ms...
A cyclist is beginning her attempt to break a long-standing long distance cycling challenge over the next year.
kajsa tylen 38 from nottingham is intending to ride about 36 000 miles 58 000km her mother tina tylen 65 will travel as back-up with caravan during the challenge across europe mustafa sarkar sports psychologist said having her mother alongside could be key factor in breaking the 77-year-old record ms tylen who is origi...
_START_ A cyclist is beginning her attempt to break a long-standing long distance cycling challenge over the next year. _END_
Warnings have been issued in more than 40 provinces in Spain, with a red alert for the southern city of Cordoba. Neighbouring Portugal has also placed four regions on an orange alert, the second highest level possible. Both countries have warned that the searing heat will substantially increase the risk of forest fires...
A heatwave in Spain and Portugal has triggered alerts across the region, with temperatures soaring above 40C and warnings of risks to residents' health.
warnings have been issued in more than 40 provinces in spain with red alert for the southern city of cordoba neighbouring portugal has also placed four regions on an orange alert the second highest level possible both countries have warned that the searing heat will substantially increase the risk of forest fires nearl...
_START_ A heatwave in Spain and Portugal has triggered alerts across the region, with temperatures soaring above 40C and warnings of risks to residents' health. _END_
Yahoo owns a 43% stake in China's Alibaba group, which it acquired in 2005 for $1bn (£636m), and a part of Yahoo Japan. It had been negotiating a complex swap-deal that was expected to save it billions of dollars in taxes. However, various reports indicated that no agreement had been reached. "I think the deal is eith...
Shares of Yahoo Japan fell 5% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on reports that talks regarding the swap of Yahoo's Asian assets had hit a stalemate.
yahoo owns 43% stake in china alibaba group which it acquired in 2005 for $1bn â£636m and part of yahoo japan it had been negotiating complex swap-deal that was expected to save it billions of dollars in taxes however various reports indicated that no agreement had been reached think the deal is either dead or it going...
_START_ Shares of Yahoo Japan fell 5% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on reports that talks regarding the swap of Yahoo's Asian assets had hit a stalemate. _END_
The trunk road drops from 150m (492ft) to 20m (65ft) as it enters a valley at the Berriedale Braes. Transport Minister Derek Mackay has confirmed that a number of objections have been received to the initial proposals for the improvements. Last month, Caithness Chamber of Commerce said it was taking too long to agree a...
A public local inquiry is likely to be held into plans to improve a hairpin bend on the A9 in Caithness.
the trunk road drops from 150m 492ft to 20m 65ft as it enters valley at the berriedale braes transport minister derek mackay has confirmed that number of objections have been received to the initial proposals for the improvements last month caithness chamber of commerce said it was taking too long to agree plan of acti...
_START_ A public local inquiry is likely to be held into plans to improve a hairpin bend on the A9 in Caithness. _END_
More than 1,800 cases are waiting to be processed by police, data collated by 5 Live Investigates has shown. The most serious example, in Wiltshire, saw at least one case being delayed by more than 21 months. Home Office minister Karen Bradley said the government had "prioritised child sexual abuse as a national threat...
Hi-tech police crime units dealing with incidents of suspected child abuse have developed a backlog of cases, the BBC has learned.
more than 800 cases are waiting to be processed by police data collated by live investigates has shown the most serious example in wiltshire saw at least one case being delayed by more than 21 months home office minister karen bradley said the government had prioritised child sexual abuse as national threat hi-tech cri...
_START_ Hi-tech police crime units dealing with incidents of suspected child abuse have developed a backlog of cases, the BBC has learned. _END_
The trouble began on Monday after council contractors removed material from an anti-internment bonfire in the Markets area, near the city centre. On Tuesday night, North Queen St was closed for a time due to a car on fire. The road is near a bonfire in the New Lodge and it is understood a number of petrol bombs were th...
Extra police patrols are being deployed in Belfast after a series of attacks on officers, cars and property by youths in nationalist areas of the city.
the trouble began on monday after council contractors removed material from an anti-internment bonfire in the markets area near the city centre on tuesday night north queen st was closed for time due to car on fire the road is near bonfire in the new lodge and it is understood number of petrol bombs were thrown on the ...
_START_ Extra police patrols are being deployed in Belfast after a series of attacks on officers, cars and property by youths in nationalist areas of the city. _END_
People attending the festival on Anglesey on Monday were asked to take shuttle buses to the Bodedern Maes from the Anglesey Show ground at Mona. But some visitors complained of waiting up to two hours for a bus. Eisteddfod chief executive Elfed Roberts had urged visitors to "be patient". He said the change was a "tempo...
Organisers of the National Eisteddfod have apologised for delays following a decision to shut the main car park after it became waterlogged.
people attending the festival on anglesey on monday were asked to take shuttle buses to the bodedern maes from the anglesey show ground at mona but some visitors complained of waiting up to two hours for bus eisteddfod chief executive elfed roberts had urged visitors to be patient he said the change was temporary measu...
_START_ Organisers of the National Eisteddfod have apologised for delays following a decision to shut the main car park after it became waterlogged. _END_
He has been enjoying a first year off in a career which has spanned more than a quarter of a century, starting with his United debut in 1990 and coming to a temporary halt when he left the club as a coach 12 months ago. Giggs has since been linked with several managerial vacancies - Sunderland and Middlesbrough among t...
A little over a decade has passed since Ryan Giggs' final game for Wales yet, even at 43 years old, the former Manchester United winger can still be devilishly elusive.
he has been enjoying first year off in career which has spanned more than quarter of century starting with his united debut in 1990 and coming to temporary halt when he left the club as coach 12 months ago giggs has since been linked with several managerial vacancies sunderland and middlesbrough among the most recent a...
_START_ A little over a decade has passed since Ryan Giggs' final game for Wales yet, even at 43 years old, the former Manchester United winger can still be devilishly elusive. _END_
Fifteen people, including the bombers, died and more than 35 were injured in the attacks at a mosque and house of vigilante leader, they said. More than 100 people died in similar attacks in the city two weeks ago. Maiduguri is where Boko Haram Islamist militants were first based when they began their insurgency six ye...
Five children, four girls and one boy, were behind a series of blasts in the north-eastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Thursday, sources say.
fifteen people including the bombers died and more than 35 were injured in the attacks at mosque and house of vigilante leader they said more than 100 people died in similar attacks in the city two weeks ago maiduguri is where boko haram islamist militants were first based when they began their insurgency six years ago...
_START_ Five children, four girls and one boy, were behind a series of blasts in the north-eastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Thursday, sources say. _END_
Honeyman, 21, initially joined the Tynesiders in October and has since made three league appearances, scoring once against Boreham Wood. Gateshead will have the Prudhoe-born player eligible for selection in the FA Trophy, which begins in December. He made his Black Cats debut in last season's FA Cup defeat by League On...
Sunderland midfielder George Honeyman has extended his stay at National League side Gateshead until 2 January.
honeyman 21 initially joined the tynesiders in october and has since made three league appearances scoring once against boreham wood gateshead will have the prudhoe-born player eligible for selection in the fa trophy which begins in december he made his black cats debut in last season fa cup defeat by league one side b...
_START_ Sunderland midfielder George Honeyman has extended his stay at National League side Gateshead until 2 January. _END_
The descriptions of the grey smog that's hung over the city get more and more extreme: "Airmageddon", the "Airpocalypse". Walking out into Beijing's streets is like plunging into a swirling soup. The pollution swathes the city, wreathing everything in grey. To get a sense of it, take a look at this slideshow of before ...
All week in Beijing, in offices and homes, in lifts and shops, restaurants, taxis and buses, one topic has dominated conversation - Beijing's foul air.
the descriptions of the grey smog that hung over the city get more and more extreme airmageddon the airpocalypse walking out into beijing streets is like plunging into swirling soup the pollution swathes the city wreathing everything in grey to get sense of it take look at this slideshow of before and after pictures th...
_START_ All week in Beijing, in offices and homes, in lifts and shops, restaurants, taxis and buses, one topic has dominated conversation - Beijing's foul air. _END_
Despite their differences over Brexit and the legacy of the Troubles, the DUP and Sinn Féin maintained remarkable discipline after first the UUP, then the SDLP decided to leave the executive. Until mid-December, the two parties' joint approach also extended to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scandal. When a BBC Spot...
Although the assembly has wound down with almost clockwork-like inevitability, it should not be forgotten that the breakdown of Stormont wasn't pre-determined.
despite their differences over brexit and the legacy of the troubles the dup and sinn féin maintained remarkable discipline after first the uup then the sdlp decided to leave the executive until mid-december the two parties joint approach also extended to the renewable heat incentive rhi scandal when bbc spotlight inve...
_START_ Although the assembly has wound down with almost clockwork-like inevitability, it should not be forgotten that the breakdown of Stormont wasn't pre-determined. _END_
In a paper looking at female genital cosmetic surgery, it says women and girls should realise that female genitalia come in all shapes and sizes. They should also be told of the risks of this type of surgery. Labiaplasties on the NHS have risen fivefold in the past 10 years. Labiaplasty is the most common type of femal...
"Designer vagina" surgery should not be carried out on the NHS or on girls under the age of 18, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has said.
in paper looking at female genital cosmetic surgery it says women and girls should realise that female genitalia come in all shapes and sizes they should also be told of the risks of this type of surgery labiaplasties on the nhs have risen fivefold in the past 10 years labiaplasty is the most common type of female geni...
_START_ "Designer vagina" surgery should not be carried out on the NHS or on girls under the age of 18, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has said. _END_
Whatever bridges have been or are being built, Brussels' day of terror threatens to blow them all away. And that, to be sure, is exactly what the attackers in Zaventem airport and the Brussels subway meant to do. As the police sirens wailed around my office all morning, I was overwhelmed, rendered speechless. That was ...
In an editorial I wrote on Monday, after a week of intense anti-terror activity in Brussels, I used an Uzbek proverb - "One man builds a bridge, a thousand men cross it" - to advocate an active, two-way engagement between Muslim communities in Brussels and the Belgian state.
whatever bridges have been or are being built brussels day of terror threatens to blow them all away and that to be sure is exactly what the attackers in zaventem airport and the brussels subway meant to do as the police sirens wailed around my office all morning was overwhelmed rendered speechless that was not the cas...
_START_ In an editorial I wrote on Monday, after a week of intense anti-terror activity in Brussels, I used an Uzbek proverb - "One man builds a bridge, a thousand men cross it" - to advocate an active, two-way engagement between Muslim communities in Brussels and the Belgian state. _END_
Mansfield 103.2 has reportedly been targeted eight times in the past month. Outside broadcasts are being hijacked and replaced with The Winker's Song by comedy band Ivor Biggun. The station said attempts to catch the culprit had so far failed and some listeners had complained "their children have started humming the so...
An adult-themed song has been played on a local radio station in a series of rogue broadcasts.
mansfield 103.2 has reportedly been targeted eight times in the past month outside broadcasts are being hijacked and replaced with the winker song by comedy band ivor biggun the station said attempts to catch the culprit had so far failed and some listeners had complained their children have started humming the song st...
_START_ An adult-themed song has been played on a local radio station in a series of rogue broadcasts. _END_
The Communists' president, Guillermo Teillier admitted his party approved an armed operation targeting the late General Augusto Pinochet in 1986. Five troops escorting the leader died and 11 were injured in the ambush. Around 3,000 people disappeared or died in Chile between 1973 and 1990 and 30,000 are believed to hav...
The widows of three Chilean soldiers have launched legal action against the country's Communist Party leader.
the communists president guillermo teillier admitted his party approved an armed operation targeting the late general augusto pinochet in 1986 five troops escorting the leader died and 11 were injured in the ambush around 000 people disappeared or died in chile between 1973 and 1990 and 30 000 are believed to have been...
_START_ The widows of three Chilean soldiers have launched legal action against the country's Communist Party leader. _END_
Documents and computer equipment were seized from the Mossack Fonseca office, officials said on Twitter. The attorney general's office said the Mossack Fonseca sign had been removed a day earlier and quoted an employee as saying the firm was moving. The leak showed how some wealthy people use offshore companies to evad...
Authorities in El Salvador have raided the offices of the Panama law firm at the centre of a massive data leak, the attorney general's office says.
documents and computer equipment were seized from the mossack fonseca office officials said on twitter the attorney general office said the mossack fonseca sign had been removed day earlier and quoted an employee as saying the firm was moving the leak showed how some wealthy people use offshore companies to evade tax t...
_START_ Authorities in El Salvador have raided the offices of the Panama law firm at the centre of a massive data leak, the attorney general's office says. _END_
The semi-official Iranian Students News Agency (Isna) said the fire was in an "explosive materials production unit". A pro-opposition website reported a huge blast near the Parchin military site, south-east of the capital, but this was not confirmed. Parchin has been linked to Iran's controversial nuclear programme. Th...
A fire and explosion at a military explosives facility near the Iranian capital Tehran has left at least two people dead, reports say.
the semi-official iranian students news agency isna said the fire was in an explosive materials production unit pro-opposition website reported huge blast near the parchin military site south-east of the capital but this was not confirmed parchin has been linked to iran controversial nuclear programme the international...
_START_ A fire and explosion at a military explosives facility near the Iranian capital Tehran has left at least two people dead, reports say. _END_
The program, designed to make voting easier for disabled residents, is part of a five-county pilot in the north-western state. The counties are voting to nominate candidates to replace David Wu, who resigned from the US House of Representatives amid a sex scandal. Voters in Oregon have cast their ballots entirely by po...
Residents in parts of the US state of Oregon are to cast their votes by iPad during a special election on Tuesday.
the program designed to make voting easier for disabled residents is part of five-county pilot in the north-western state the counties are voting to nominate candidates to replace david wu who resigned from the us house of representatives amid sex scandal voters in oregon have cast their ballots entirely by post since ...
_START_ Residents in parts of the US state of Oregon are to cast their votes by iPad during a special election on Tuesday. _END_
A third of people surveyed by housing charity Cymorth Cymru said health problems contributed to them losing their home. Seven recommendations have been made to health boards, landlords and councils to ensure better support. The Welsh Government said it welcomed the report and would consider its recommendations. The cha...
Homeless people are struggling to access healthcare, according to a new Wales-wide report.
a third of people surveyed by housing charity cymorth cymru said health problems contributed to them losing their home seven recommendations have been made to health boards landlords and councils to ensure better support the welsh government said it welcomed the report and would consider its recommendations the charity...
_START_ Homeless people are struggling to access healthcare, according to a new Wales-wide report. _END_
The 32-year-old former Warwickshire seamer's last first-team appearance for the Hove side came in June 2014. The right-armer took 199 wickets at an average of 32.38 in 63 first-class appearances for Sussex. "It's been a frustrating 18 months. On the advice of the club's medical staff, I have decided not to pursue my fi...
Sussex bowler James Anyon has announced his retirement after failing to recover from a knee injury.
the 32-year-old former warwickshire seamer last first-team appearance for the hove side came in june 2014 the right-armer took 199 wickets at an average of 32.38 in 63 first-class appearances for sussex it been frustrating 18 months on the advice of the club medical staff have decided not to pursue my first-class crick...
_START_ Sussex bowler James Anyon has announced his retirement after failing to recover from a knee injury. _END_