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The 34-year-old will sign a permanent deal until the end of the season in January when the transfer window opens. He previously spent two years at Bootham Crescent, scoring 14 league goals in 64 league games between 2002 and 2004 before joining Macclesfield. Parkin is likely to go straight into the Minstermen's team for Saturday's trip to Tranmere.

National League strugglers York City have signed Newport striker Jon Parkin on loan until January.

The Sagitaire and the Saint Christophe were rescued in the early hours at Town Quay, Dartmouth, where they had taken refuge from storms. An anti-pollution boom has been put around the Saint Christophe amid fears that more than 10,000 litres of diesel could escape. Dart inshore lifeboat rescued five crew of the Sagitaire over the stern. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service rescued the five crew of the Saint Christophe by ladder. Emergency services received the call just after 00:35 GMT on Thursday and found the vessels were listing and aground. The lifeboat crew found severe internal flooding on the Saint Christophe. A boom was placed round the vessel by the Dart Harbour Authority vessel, Hercules, to prevent an oil spill. Harbour master Captain Rob Giles said there were 10-15,000 litres of diesel oil on board, but only five litres had escaped so far. "Our primary concern is to safeguard the area," he said. The fire service sent two appliances from Dartmouth, one from Kingsbridge, one from Paignton, and a pump and command unit from Totnes.

Ten French fishermen were rescued when their trawlers began to sink in a Devon harbour.

Items including Chinese jade and rhino horn were stolen in Cambridge, Durham, Norwich and Lewes, East Sussex. The men, from Cambridgeshire, Essex, Kent, London, the West Midlands and Northern Ireland, were convicted of conspiracy to burgle. The case can now be reported after the final four were found guilty. They were described as some of the gang's "generals", who helped plan and oversee a string of offences. Richard "Kerry" O'Brien of Dale Farm, Oak Lane, Billericay, Essex, and John "Kerry" O'Brien Junior, Michael Hegarty and Daniel "Turkey" O'Brien, all from Smithy Fen, Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, were found guilty by a jury after a two-month trial at Birmingham Crown Court. Ten others, dubbed the "Rathkeale Rovers" were convicted at earlier hearings. The gang was involved in two thefts and an attempted theft at Durham University Oriental Museum as well as further incidents at Gorringes Auction House in Lewes, Norwich Castle Museum and the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. Jurors heard exhibits stolen in Durham and Cambridge were valued at about £17m but detectives believed they could have fetched up to £57m ($79m) on the "booming" Chinese auction market. Lead investigator Det Supt Adrian Green, of Durham Police, said the thefts "dwarfed" the Hatton Garden bank vault raid in which items worth about £14m were stolen. "If you think the Hatton Gardens break-in was big, this will blow that out of the water," he said. The most high-profile of the gang's raids involved the theft of Chinese artefacts. On 5 April 2012, a jade bowl dating from 1769 and a porcelain figurine - which were worth up to £2m - were taken from the Durham museum after thieves smashed a hole in a wall. They later "hid" the items in a field but were said to have forgotten where. These were recovered and returned to the museum. Six people were sentenced for the theft, which the judge described as "a complete farce". Eight days later, on 13 April 2012, 18 mainly jade artefacts were stolen in a raid at Cambridge University's Fitzwilliam Museum. Believed to be worth up to £15m, the items were described as being of "incalculable cultural significance". Five months later three men were jailed and a boy of 16 was given a detention order. The items have never been recovered. Despite a number of people being jailed for the various thefts, police said "it soon became apparent an international organised crime group was planning and commissioning the jobs". Some of the defendants were arrested during co-ordinated raids by officers from 26 forces and the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) in September 2013. The 40 raids were made in connection with the crimes, which took place between November 2011 and April 2012. The gang was brought to justice after a four-year covert national investigation - operation Griffin - led by officers from Durham and Cambridgeshire, supported by the National Crime Agency and the National Police Chiefs Council. The 10 others convicted of conspiracy to burgle included travellers' rights campaigner Richard Sheridan, 47, of Water Lane, Smithy Fen, Cottenham, Cambridgeshire and Donald Chi Chong Wong, 56, of Clapham Common South Side, London. He was described in court as a "fence" who made frequent trips to Hong Kong. Both denied any involvement in the raids but were found guilty by a jury in November. Also convicted at the same trial were Alan Clarke, 37, of Melbourne Road, Newham, London; Patrick Clarke, 33, of the same address, John "Cash" O'Brien, 68, of Fifth Avenue, Wolverhampton; Paul Pammen, 49, of Alton Gardens, Southend, Essex; Danny Flynn, 45, of Orchard Drive, Smithy Fen and Ashley Dad, 35, of Crowther Road, Wolverhampton. Robert Gilbert-Smith, 28, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to his part in the raids in March last year and has already served his sentence. Terence McNamara, 46, of Marquis Street, Belfast, pleaded guilty at the beginning of the final trial on 4 January. The gang members are expected to be sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 4 and 5 April.

Fourteen members of an organised crime gang have been convicted over their roles in stealing artefacts worth up to £57m from museums and an auction house.

Wisley Property Investments is hoping to build homes, shops, a school, health centre and sports pitch on the former Wisley Airfield site. A decision was expected by 24 December but Guildford councillor Tony Rooth said more information was needed. However, Guildford greenbelt councillor Susan Parker fears the delay will play into the developer's hands. Ms Parker, leader of the Guildford Greenbelt Group, said the decision could be taken away from the borough if it doesn't come to a decision by the agreed date. She explained: "The applicant could seek to go to the inspector on the grounds of non-determination which means the council hasn't decided therefore you have to decide Mr Inspector. "And the inspector normally has more of the presumption in favour of approving something if there has been non-determination." But Guildford's lead councillor on housing Tony Rooth said it was a very big project with "all sorts of issues" which would take a long time to evaluate. He added: "What we need are brownfield sites where much-needed housing in Guildford can be built. "Whether Wisley qualifies as a brownfield, or even a white concrete site as opposed to a Greenbelt site, we will evaluate when the applications are fully ready to consider." Guildford Borough Council confirmed the 24 December date was "now unlikely" and said it would be seeking to agree a further extension of time.

A decision on plans to build more than 2,000 homes on a former airfield in Surrey has been delayed.

Staffordshire Police said officers were called at 03:55 BST to the southbound carriageway, between junction 16 for Crewe/Stoke-on-Trent and 15 for Stoke-on-Trent. The man was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. The southbound stretch was closed after the crash and reopened at about 10:00. Motorists were warned of delays during the morning. See more updates on this story and others from across Staffordshire and Cheshire here West Midlands Ambulance Service said the man, believed to be in his 20s, was lying on the hard shoulder when crews arrived. Spokesman Jamie Arrowsmith said: "He had suffered multiple serious injuries and was suffering from a reduced level of consciousness. "The man received specialist trauma care at the scene before being anaesthetised in order to stabilise his condition. "He was then transported to Royal Stoke University Hospital on blue lights and sirens for further emergency treatment."

A stretch of the M6 was closed after a pedestrian was hit by a lorry.

The Z30 features a 5in (12.7cm) screen and a relatively large battery, which, the company says, should last more than two days between charges. It is the first product to be released by the Canadian company since it announced last month that it was considering putting itself up for sale. Some analysts have suggested a deal could result in its handset division being shut down. They say the company's patents, software and cash reserves could make it worth about $5bn (£3.1bn). However, they add the hardware unit itself has "negative value" and any suitor might wish to do a deal in which they did not have to acquire it. "Why would you want to own a platform that is obviously in decline?" asked Colin Gillis, director of research at investment advisers BGC Financial. "Android is clearly number one, Apple's iOS is number two, and now Windows Phone is number three. "Blackberry's hardware and operating system themselves are fine, but there's not much more beyond that - it's not a meaningful platform." According to market-research company IDC, Blackberry accounted for 9.3% of all smartphones shipped to the UK during the first half of the year, thanks in part to interest generated by the launch of its new operating system BB10. But its position elsewhere is much weaker. The company only accounted for 1.7% of all smartphones shipped to the US and 0.1% to China, the world's biggest markets, during the same period, according to IDC. The announcement of the new handset indicates the company wish to emulate the several Android manufacturers who have found success with larger screens. Samsung and Sony are among the companies that have recently unveiled new so-called "phablets". But Blackberry faces the problem that its app store is still missing several of the big-name programs available for Google's operating system. One expert warned that the current uncertainty over its future might discourage software writers from filling in those gaps. "The rumours might affect developers and that in turn might affect consumers - even if many are not aware of the problems that Blackberry currently finds itself in," said Tony Cripps, principal analyst at the telecoms consultancy Ovum. "The same issue really surrounds a 5in Blackberry device as their other smaller ones. "By going it alone as far as its platform and ecosystem strategy is concerned, it's pretty much left itself at great risk of not putting together an offering that is very appealing either to the end user or the third-party developers." Blackberry said the Z30 would be released in the UK and Middle East next week, ahead of other regions. It is also releasing an update to its operating system - taking it to version 10.2 - which it said offered "hundreds of refinements plus many new features". These include the ability to preview and respond to messages without having to switch out of whatever app the owner is using, and the introduction of a "priority hub" that groups together information and emails that the device judges to be most important to the user. The firm said that the update should be available to owners of its existing Z10 and Q10 devices from mid-October.

Blackberry has announced its biggest smartphone to date.

Internet-connected cars will improve in-car entertainment, and be able to help with crash alerts and diagnosing engine problems. It will also be key for driverless technology. Samsung said automotive electronics was "a strategic priority". The deal is the biggest overseas purchase made by a South Korean firm, and comes as Samsung is looking to recover from the withdrawal of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. It is estimated that the so-called connected technologies market, which goes under the Internet of Things umbrella, will grow to $100bn by 2025. Cars will be a major part of this growth, with technology research firm Gartner forecasting that by 2020 one in five vehicles will have some sort of wireless network connection. Features being working on include in-car monitors assessing drivers' health as they travel, and automatic leaving and arriving alerts for friends and family. However, campaigners have highlighted potential data privacy issues around connected vehicles. "The vehicle of tomorrow will be transformed by smart technology and connectivity in the same way that simple feature phones have become sophisticated smart devices over the past decade," Young Sohn, Samsung's president and chief strategy officer, said in a statement. The purchase comes in the wake of the Galaxy Note 7 episode, which saw both Samsung's reputation and profits harmed after it was forced to recall, then end production of the device, because it turned out to be a fire hazard. Samsung generates the bulk of its revenues from its smartphone business, but is now looking for new areas of growth. Last year, it created a business division focused on automotive electronics and recently invested in a Chinese carmaker, BYD. Harman, which has its headquarters in Connecticut, makes products that are used in more than 30 million vehicles. The deal is expected to be completed in mid-2017. Harman's chief executive, Dinesh Paliwal, will continue to run the company.

Samsung Electronics is buying automotive electronics-maker Harman International Industries for $8bn (£6.4bn), as it makes a big push into connected car technologies.

Centre O'Driscoll had been a doubt because of a calf problem while fly-half Sexton limped out of the Australia defeat with a hamstring injury. Gordon D'Arcy is recalled at inside centre to resume his long-standing partnership with O'Driscoll. Conor Murray returns at scrum-half for Sunday's game while Dave Kearney gets his first start on the left wing Media playback is not supported on this device Kearney replaces Fergus McFadden who will be out for several weeks after fracturing a bone in his hand against the Wallabies. Sexton had been told by head coach Joe Schmidt that he had to train fully in Friday's session to warrant selection for the daunting test of hosting the world champions, who are unbeaten in 2013. The 28-year-old Racing Metro player came through that challenge, to retain his starting berth after limping out of the 32-15 Australia defeat at half-time. Former captain Brian O'Driscoll has beaten his continuing calf trouble to line up in midfield, where he will equal Ronan O'Gara's all-time Ireland caps record of 128. It will be the 34-year-old's last match against the All Blacks before retiring at the end of the season. Ireland have never beaten the All Blacks, with O'Driscoll on the losing side in 12 meetings. However, coach Schmidt insisted: "In any two horse race, there are no certainties. "It would take an exceptional performance because the All Blacks have proven very resilient as well as being a class side. "We have worked hard defensively and there are even more threats in the repertoire of the All Blacks than the Australians so we are going to have to be not just better, but a lot better." New Zealand have made several changes from the team which beat England last weekend. Aaron Cruden starts instead of fly-half Dan Carter, who went off injured at Twickenham, while Cory Jane returns on the wing. Prop Tony Woodcock misses out because of injury as Charlie Faumuina, Andrew Hore, Wyatt Crockett form a refreshed front row. Ireland: R Kearney, T Bowe, B O'Driscoll, G D'Arcy, D Kearney, J Sexton, C Murray; C Healy, R Best, M Ross, D Toner, P O'Connell (cpt), P O'Mahony, S O'Brien, J Heaslip. New Zealand: I Dagg, C Jane, B Smith, M Nonu, J Savea, A Cruden, A Smith; K Read, R McCaw (cpt), S Luatua, S Whitelock, L Romano, C Faumuina, A Hore, W Crockett.

Brian O'Driscoll and Jonathan Sexton have recovered from injuries and will play for Ireland against New Zealand.

Michael McGibbon, 33, died after an attack in an alleyway at Butler Place, with police saying his killing carried the hallmarks of a paramilitary murder. The 34-year-old was arrested in Belfast on Sunday. Mr McGibbon was married with a young family. A priest, Father Gary Donegan, told the BBC's Sunday News programme how Mr McGibbon's wife tried to save his life when she arrived at the scene. Mrs McGibbon, who is a nurse, came to his aid shortly after the shooting. Police have said Mr McGibbon had contacted them to inform them that two masked men had arrived at his house on Thursday evening. The men asked him to come out of the house but he refused, and they told him they would return. Mr McGibbon's murder had been referred to the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.

A 34-year-old man is still being questioned over the murder of a man who was shot in the legs in north Belfast on Friday night.

It was gobsmacking, unbelievable, enthralling and explosive throughout, featuring huge momentum swings and with outstanding individual performances in all three Tests. I thought beforehand that if they lost the first Test the Lions would lose the series 3-0, so I have to give credit to what is the strongest Lions side since 2001, or maybe even 1997, for the way they fought back. The quality shone through both in the players and the coaching. After the first week or so the debate about lack of preparation time died down - that is one for the administrators to sort out behind closed doors. But just think what they could have done with 10 days' more time to get ready - they might even have gone in as favourites against the world champions. This will be a tour remembered for Sean O'Brien's try in the first Test. The Lions may have lost that match but it was a wonder try, and now the lads have managed to draw the series that score will be the one that sticks in the memory. Although that might be the standout moment, to be honest pretty much every moment of every Test was a defining moment - it really was that good. The most significant moment was Sonny Bill Williams' red card in the second Test. You don't know for certain what the outcome would have been had he not been sent off, but it's more than likely New Zealand would have won. That was effectively two defining moments - the impact of his shoulder with Anthony Watson's head, and the moment referee Jerome Garces - correctly - decided it was a red-card offence. It was a huge momentum swing in both the match and the series, although it didn't seem so immediately because the Lions proceeded to give away loads of penalties and slip nine points behind, before finally starting to believe in themselves and scoring two great tries as they fought back to win. Another pivotal moment would have been conversations after the first Test because the Lions had been dominated physically in many cases. The conversations must have been along the lines of looking players in the eye and saying: "Are you genuinely up for this?" Warren Gatland's decision to field the back three of Liam Williams, Watson and Elliot Daly in the second Test was a bit of a surprise but, as before with the coach's decisions, it worked out. And then there's the penalty that then wasn't in the final Test. Sam Warburton dug deep into the Lions' legacy and his own mental reserves to prevent New Zealand doing what they wanted to do with the ball. But arguably his biggest contribution was being respected enough by Romain Poite for the referee to change his decision and decide to award a scrum to New Zealand, rather than a very kickable penalty, right at the end of Saturday's decider. It was huge because, unless I've got the rules wrong, it was a penalty as the ball was avoidable for Ken Owens, while a scrum says contact was accidental. He caught it and although it was maybe a reflex action, catching and then releasing the ball suggests he could have avoided it. I have to say 'God bless the Kiwis', because on the pitch they accepted it. They will talk to the referee after the game, but during matches they just get on with it. They set the standards. Jonathan Davies was very good and was the Lions players' man of the series but for me the best player in a red shirt was Taulupe Faletau. The Wales number eight was so consistent, and I believe there's even more to come. He's a phenomenal athlete with a fantastic engine, which allows him to always play for 80 minutes in both defence and attack. I'd still like to see more of him carrying in the wider channels, but he was my man of series. Rugby is such a squad game it's a shame you have to pick individuals but Taulupe is a bit of an unsung hero and his work-rate and ability mean he made a massive contribution. His Wales team-mate Davies had a fine series. He made some great breaks, he was solid in defence without being headline-making, he assumed the role of carrying to the gainline in the second and third Tests, came up with a couple of good relieving kicks and played well all round. Maro Itoje showed his growing maturity by the way he pushed the boundaries - he was knowingly offside and doing it for a reason, which is great when you get away with it. He was magnificent in the third Test and at one point made four tackles in about 45 seconds. His willingness to be involved is staggering and a benchmark for anyone who wants to be the best. Owen Farrell's mental ability to step back and kick crucial penalties, especially after he missed a couple of kicks early in the tour, shows his ability to totally zone in when he has to - something New Zealand's Beauden Barrett, for all his other abilities, doesn't seem able to do. O'Brien was also impactful on the flank and made sure the Lions were on the front foot both in attack and defence, and his Ireland team-mate Conor Murray was very good at the base, helping run the game. I hope this series is a springboard for the home unions to believe there can be a shift in power in terms of the world rankings and beating the southern hemisphere teams on a more regular basis. Let's get fitter and really test ourselves. I don't think many of the home unions can compete on skills in the forwards with New Zealand but the back three the Lions fielded was probably more skilful and adventurous than that of the hosts, which shows the possibilities are there. There was some talk going into the series that the future of the Lions was once again under threat and what's interesting is that the posturing is coming from the clubs. I would like to think they're clever enough to go and do the negotiations behind the scenes now because they must realise how secure the Lions' future is. Ask a player, coach or supporter if they think the Lions is here to stay and there will be a resounding yes. That says everything that needs to be said. Jerry was talking to BBC Sport's James Standley.

We have just witnessed a phenomenal Lions series.

Manchester City climb from fifth to third after a 2-1 win over Swansea City, with Liverpool dropping one place to fifth after a 2-0 defeat at lowly Hull City and Manchester United remain sixth after a 3-0 win at Leicester City. Elsewhere, there were wins for Sunderland away to Crystal Palace, Everton against Bournemouth, West Ham at Southampton, Watford against Burnley and West Brom at home to Stoke City. Pick your XI from our list and share with your friends. Do you agree with my team of the week or would you go for a different team? Why not pick your very own team of the week from the shortlist selected by BBC Sport journalists and share it with your friends? All that nonsense about Chelsea handing Arsenal the title when they sold Petr Cech to their rivals couldn't have been further from the truth. The Gunners were mauled at Stamford Bridge. There were two moments of inspiration from Arsenal which resulted in two world-class saves by Thibaut Courtois. A wonderful tip over the bar from a Gabriel header in the first half and a brilliant save from a Danny Welbeck effort in the second made it absolutely clear that the Blues, and Courtois in particular, were determined to slam the Premier League door on Arsenal's fingers. Courtois has only conceded seven league goals at home all season while Arsenal appear to be giving goals away like they are going out of fashion. Chelsea have bolstered their challenge by taking a point at Liverpool and all in the space of four days. Petr Cech eventually lost his place at Chelsea to Courtois and now we see why. Chelsea have invested in youth and look like winning titles again. There are a number of reasons for West Ham's resurgence, not least because they have the good fortune to play away from that dreadful ground they call home. The departure of Dimitri Payet has served to galvanise the dressing room, Andy Carroll has been immense since his return to the side, but doesn't make my Team of the Week because of better performances elsewhere, and the ever-present Michail Antonio. This young man has had a very impressive season acknowledged by an international call-up. Manager Slaven Bilic has also had to rely on players like Mark Noble, Winston Reid and Cheikhou Kouyate to haul them free from what was a perilous time for the Hammers. Their victory against Southampton was as good as it gets, bearing in mind they went 1-0 down early in the game. A manager simply cannot put a value on a player who is available week in, week out and Antonio is one of them. His link-up play with Carroll was a feature of West Ham's game at St Mary's and Southampton's downfall. This lad wasn't even supposed to be on the pitch. However, one of the benefits of being a foreign manager is Marco Silva will probably have a healthy network of international scouts who can plunder the January transfer window. Enter Andrea Ranocchia - a last-minute replacement for the injured Michael Dawson. Silva had every right to panic when he realised he was going to be without his captain for a vital fixture against Liverpool but he needn't have bothered - Ranocchia was absolutely superb at the back for the Tigers. Some pundits have criticised the appointment of Silva, claiming he didn't have the credentials to manage in the Premier League. His performance so far suggests otherwise. Meanwhile, Liverpool's season is over which makes me curious about Jurgen Klopp's remarks about his players needing to 'wake up'. I don't know if Klopp is in charge of transfers but he is certainly responsible for selecting the team. He has continually refused to fix an inadequate defence [if he had done, the title was there for the taking] and had no appreciation of how seriously teams in this country take the FA Cup. And he has the audacity to tell his players to wake up. Back from the Africa Cup of Nations and boy was Lamine Kone missed. The sheer presence of the Ivory Coast defender at the back for Sunderland was immediate, but did anyone expect the central defender to make such a difference on his return or to open the scoring against Crystal Palace? As for the Eagles, I thought that the sacking of Alan Pardew was premature and by definition the appointment of Sam Alladyce a little early. What Big Sam went through during the England departure would have knocked anyone's confidence and a little more time for him to rehabilitate might have been wise. I wonder if the former Bolton, Newcastle and Blackburn manager has lost a bit of his mojo. His team certainly have. This lad is having a fantastic season. How ironic Marcos Alonso's Chelsea debut was against Arsenal, but he is a very different player now than he was then. The mere fact that it was the left wing-back who responded the quickest to the loose ball and bulldozed Hector Bellerin in order to get it says as much about manager Antonio Conte as it does his team - Chelsea are hungry and ruthless. The very thought of Arsene Wenger considering that the challenge on Bellerin by Alonso was a foul makes me think that the Arsenal manager is starting to lose his perspective. No referee who wanted to keep his credibility would have given a free-kick. Besides, it was a brilliant challenge by Alonso and an excellently taken goal. I have an enormous regard for Wenger and his achievements but when you start squaring up to fellow managers and pushing officials you really have to consider whether a break from the profession might be the healthy option. I also sense restlessness among the fans and it would be a great pity if Wenger was forced out instead of given a dignified exit. There's a lot to be said when an individual can identify the time to move on. To see this player in full flight with the ball at his feet is a sight to behold. Not since the great Laurie Cunningham have I seen a player who runs as quick with the ball at his feet as he does without it. His goal against Leicester is fast becoming a trademark for Henrikh Mkhitaryan. When the Armenia midfielder took off inside his own half , skipped around a stranded Robert Huth and headed towards Kasper Schmeichel in goal, you instinctively knew it was going to end badly for the Foxes. Mkhitaryan hits the ball so well on the run and in full stride - it is a wonderful attribute and one I won't get tired of seeing. This game wasn't about revenge - this was about something far more important than that. This was about putting Arsenal out of the title race and that's precisely what Chelsea did. After all, they had been to Anfield four days earlier and made it abundantly clear to Klopp that you need more than an enchanting smile and a pressing game to win the Premier League title. You need an N'Golo Kante in midfield and two central defenders who can defend. Against Liverpool it was David Luiz who received the plaudits but it was Kante's continual interceptions that caused the damage. And so it was against Arsenal. This 'silent force' is fast becoming my player of the season. He may not have the skill of Eden Hazard or the explosive game of Alexis Sanchez but what he does have is a winning mentality. The Frenchman now looks set to be the first player to win the Premier League title with two different teams in consecutive seasons. I think that in itself deserves special praise. Should Juan Mata have been sent off? Probably. The fact that he wasn't had more to do with it being Mata rather than Granit Xhaka of Arsenal, for example, who was sent off recently for a very similar tackle. To say reputations don't matter is rubbish. Of course they matter. The Spain international is a dreadful tackler and has no business ever going to ground. However, the difference between Mata and Xhaka was that no-one was hurt. Had Mata inflicted damage then that would have provided a different dynamic for the referee. The result was that United's midfield maestro along with his accomplice Mkhitaryan continued to take Leicester apart. I've said before in this column that Leicester are playing with fire. Not to take the Premier League seriously, or worse, allow it to play second fiddle to the Champions League, is a betrayal of their fans. Leicester still have time to stop dreaming about European glory and secure their status in the greatest league in the world. Nothing should threaten that. David Moyes is a very lucky man to have Jermain Defoe leading his attack. I can think of half a dozen Premier League clubs who wanted Defoe's services. The reason Moyes has him is because he inherited the signing and the Sunderland manager is astute enough to resist whatever overtures he's had during the transfer window in order to keep him. The transfer threat has gone for now and just as well because the Black Cats have a monumental relegation fight on their hands. In fact they don't come much bigger than against Crystal Palace, nevertheless Sunderland absolutely destroyed them. To be 4-0 up at half time must have been a glorious feeling for Defoe, who took his goals with the usual dexterity. Defoe is Sunderland's Premier League lifeline. However, the question is, can they keep him? It's pretty impressive when a striker scores a hat-trick but it's something entirely different when he scores four goals in a top-class fixture. I must say when I saw the way Romelu Lukaku buried his first past a stranded Artur Boruc, I thought 'he fancies it today'. What preceded that glorious strike was finishing of the highest order. Everton have had some wonderful strikers over the years: Joe Royle, Andy Gray, Graeme Sharp and now Lukaku, it would appear, is about to join that band of iconic names. The only problem for Lukaku is the aforementioned actually won trophies while playing for the Toffees. Scoring goals is the most difficult thing to do in football but winning trophies is what characterises careers and that must be the next item on the striker's agenda. I promised myself that I wasn't going to mention words like miracles and redemption when talking about Gabriel Jesus, but it's extremely difficult when those terms are somewhat relevant. The fact that Manchester City beat Swansea at all was rather fortuitous. The young Brazilian certainly had big shoes to fill as he had replaced Sergio Aguero in City's starting line-up. I don't know what is going on at City but it doesn't look like a happy camp to me. When Pep Guardiola continues to play around with team formations, [which is his prerogative], leaves his best striker out and substitutes Kevin de Bruyne [who looked far from happy], you start to question his motives. Is he losing patience with his stars and putting 'faith' in those more likely to do precisely what he says? Whatever the reason, and there will be one, Guardiola may have found a saviour in Jesus. Sorry but I couldn't resist it!

Chelsea beat Arsenal 3-1 to stay nine points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Tottenham remain second after a 1-0 win at home to Middlesbrough.

But Roma forward Mohamed Salah, who has been out with an ankle injury, is among the 27 names on the preliminary list. Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny is another of 11 foreign-based players in the squad. Coach Hector Cuper also handed surprise call-ups for Zamalek midfielder Mohamed Ibrahim, Al Masry striker Ahmed Gomaa and Ismaily goalkeeper Mohamed Awad. Only four players - Essam El-Hadary, Ahmed Elmohamady, Mohamed Abdel-Shafy and Ahmed Fathi - have played at a Nations Cup before. The Pharaohs will start preparations on 1 January and play a friendly match with Tunisia on 8 January in Cairo International Stadium. Cuper must cut four players to get his final 23-man squad for the tournament in Gabon, which will be played between 14 January and 5 February. Egypt are in Group D alongside Ghana, Mali and Uganda. Their opening match is against Mali on 17 January. Egypt squad: Goalkeepers: Essam El Hadary (Wadi Degla), Ahmed El Shenway (Zamalek), Sherif Ekramy (Al Ahly) , Mohamed Awad (Al Ismaily). Defenders: Ahmed Elmohamady (Hull City) , Mohamed Abdel-Shafy (Al Ahly Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), Ahmed Fathi (Al Ahly),Karim Hafez (Nice, France) , Hamada Tolba (Al Masry) , Ahmed Hegazy (Al Ahly) , Saad Samir (Al Ahly) , Ahmed Dweidar (Zamalek), Omar Gaber (FC Basel, Switzerland) , Ali Gabr (Zamalek). Midfielders: Abdallah El-Said (Al Ahly) , Amr Warda (Panetolikos, Greece) , Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal) , Tarek Hamed (Zamalek) , Ibrahim Salah (Zamalek) , Mahmoud Hassan 'Trezeguet' , Mohamed Ibrahim (Zamalek) , Ramadan Sobhi (Stoke City). Forwards: Ahmed Gomaa (Al Masry) , Mahmoud Abdel-Moneim 'Kahraba' (Ittihad Jeddeh) , Mohamed Salah (AS Roma, Italy) , Ahmed Hassan 'Koka' (Braga, Portugal) , Marwan Mohsen (Al Ahly).

Zamalek striker Basem Morsi has been excluded from Egypt's squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after falling out with the coaching staff.

The Cambridge University Library has housed the Codex Zacynthius since 1984. It was offered first refusal to buy the New Testament manuscript and had until the end of August to find the funds. The fate of the historical text had been in doubt after the Bible Society in Swindon, which owned it for almost 200 years, decided to sell it off to raise money. The society, which was presented with the 176-page volume in 1821, wanted to shore up funds for a new £1m visitor centre inside a deconsecrated church in North Wales. Dr Rowan Williams, the former archbishop of Canterbury who supported the Cambridge University Library's fundraising campaign, said securing the text would allow further study. The bible features an early seventh century script which has been partially scraped away and written over to make way for a 13th century entry. It is regarded as an important text in studying the development of the New Testament. "The discovery and identification of the under-text represents a fascinating detective story," Dr Williams said. "By securing the manuscript, we hope that multispectral imaging techniques will enable scholars to recover fully the hidden text."

Scholars have hit their target of raising £1.1m to secure the future of an early Biblical manuscript.

It was always going to be a highly charged farewell, after 112 years, to this football bastion of east London and the one consolation was that at least no-one was seriously injured. This was a hugely significant fixture for the visitors too, Louis van Gaal and his players arriving with their fate in their own hands but little margin for error. They knew victory here, amid a heady mix of nostalgia and fierce hostility, would leave them needing only to beat Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday to secure Champions League football. Instead, a 3-2 loss leaves them still needing that win against the Cherries - but now requiring that neighbours Manchester City lose at Swansea. Media playback is not supported on this device As a fleet of London taxis brought a succession of West Ham greats on to the Boleyn Ground turf for the big finish to the farewell party, several cynics suggested one cab was on order to ferry Van Gaal away from Manchester United. It has been obvious since Christmas that there has been no great appetite inside Old Trafford to replace Van Gaal - if United were certain he was not the man for the job, former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho could have already been occupying his office or at least officially lined up. Even in the hours before this loss at West Ham, Van Gaal's position appeared to be gaining strength with the supposed loss of 18-year-old transfer target Renato Sanches to Bayern Munich in a £27.6m deal. It was later suggested United had not missed out but that Van Gaal had actually vetoed the deal - and why would the club let him do that if he was not going to be in charge next season? The fact that Sanches' agent is Jorge Mendes, who would love to see his client Mourinho installed at Old Trafford, only added to the perceived political intrigue. Media playback is not supported on this device One way Van Gaal could have strengthened his position even further would have been a win at West Ham that would have made United firm favourites to beat City to fourth place in the Premier League, with the potential bonus of an FA Cup final victory over Crystal Palace in May. Indeed, so buoyed was Van Gaal by the sudden upturn in his position that he was even able to point out to the media that they were finally posing tactical questions before a game rather than asking about his possible sacking. And for four tantalising second-half minutes it all seemed on for Van Gaal. Antony Martial's brilliance had turned the game, undeservedly on its balance, in United's favour with two goals. At 2-1 up, they were 14 minutes from a win that could have offered the opportunity to put a different spin on their season. It was not to be. Old vulnerabilities quickly returned and saw United beaten by two headed goals from Michail Antonio and Winston Reid - leaving Van Gaal back on the rack. The players dragged their manager out of a hole then threw him back in again. The intention may still be to keep him next season but that decision would have been made a lot easier and more palatable with victory. Now it all goes on the line again on Sunday - but with Manchester City at the controls. The equation is simple. Manchester United must beat Bournemouth and hope Manchester City lose at Swansea - and therein lies that sliver of hope for the 64-year-old Dutch coach. City have been so unreliable, unpredictable and uninspired at times this season that you would not risk too much on the certainty of Manuel Pellegrini's side getting the job done. Of course City will be favourites and only need a point - but they are not a team to be trusted, as seen in their heavy defeat at Southampton and disappointing draw at home to Arsenal in their last two Premier League games. And after beating Liverpool 3-1 and, more impressively, thrashing West Ham 4-1 at Upton Park on Saturday, Swansea are also running into the sort of relaxed good form that makes them dangerous opponents. Confidence has been renewed to such an extent that head coach Francesco Guidolin is expected to be confirmed on a new contract after a Swansea board meeting on Wednesday. City can be fragile and United will hope that vulnerability haunts them one last time. And then all it needs is for United to beat Bournemouth - but United cannot be trusted either. Manchester United's players may have been affected by an arduous coach journey that ended in such disgraceful scenes outside Upton Park - and West Ham co-owner David Sullivan's dismissive response that the visitors should simply have arrived earlier did no credit to him or his club on this landmark night. The kick-off was delayed by 45 minutes but there was still no excuse for a tepid Manchester United first half that lacked urgency, organisation and anything that would be reasonably expected with stakes so high. They were lucky to only trail to Diafra Sakho's early goal, their defence going missing in its entirety shortly afterwards when Andy Carroll raced clear only to shoot straight at David de Gea. It was as if Van Gaal had not impressed upon his players that a door to the Champions League that had looked shut for so long was suddenly ajar. Instead it looked like meaningless, end-of-season stuff. The superb Martial offered brief hope, the normally passive Van Gaal leaping from his seat to punch the air - but the joy did not last long as the visitors' vulnerability in defence was exposed. They simply could not cope with West Ham's pressure. For long spells this was a performance that made you question how such an ordinary side could even be in contention for a top-four place. They were that poor. True, they missed the aerial strength of suspended Marouane Fellaini, who operated with such success to not only combat the likes of Carroll but also score when Manchester United won 2-1 at Upton Park in the FA Cup quarter-final replay. In the final reckoning, however, this defeat was deserved after a display that produced much of the evidence that has left so many United fans questioning Van Gaal's future. Van Gaal will still believe his side can reach the Champions League but the odds are against them now so he may well end up looking to the FA Cup for success. If United win he will undoubtedly paint this as progress - and he will have a point as it would be the club's first major trophy since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. It may not be enough, however, to suggest Van Gaal is pointing United in the right direction, despite his willingness to play youth with the emergence of 18-year-old Marcus Rashford and the signing of 20-year-old Antony Martial - who increasingly looks like a bargain at £36m from Monaco. Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward clearly wants his man to succeed and his thoughts on the future remain a mystery but there is no doubt an FA Cup win is a much harder sell than an FA Cup win and Champions League football. Media playback is not supported on this device

Manchester United's coach arrived late at Upton Park amid a hail of bottles from West Ham fans that recalled scenes from football's desperate days of 1970s hooliganism.

The England and Wales Cricket Board made the move in an attempt to improve the standard of pitches and Rhodes says it has already made a difference. "I think it has," he told BBC Hereford and Worcester. "If you look back, there have been some very poor wickets - maybe this was the only way they could do it." The 51-year-old former England wicketkeeper added: "I think, to a certain extent, it's worked. "There have been some criticisms about wickets being too flat but if you're prepared to bat for a long period of time and concentrate, you'll get runs." Worcestershire's two Championship matches so far - which have both been draws - have produced eight centuries, with five coming in the match against Gloucestershire and three more in their last game with Essex. England all-rounder Moeen Ali, Joe Clarke, Brett D'Oliveira and Tom Kohler-Cadmore have all reached three figures for the New Road side and Rhodes says better pitches will help sort out the best players. "Too many good players were playing forward defensive shots and getting out to average bowlers - that's what was happing before with the wickets," he added. "Now those bowlers are struggling a little bit - which I think is a good thing."

Worcestershire director of cricket Steve Rhodes says the decision to scrap the toss in the County Championship this season looks like it is working.

Mark Mason, 48, of Rhyl, Denbighshire, was stabbed to death in the car park of the town's Home Bargains on 27 October. James Davies, 20, was convicted of murder, and Anthony Baines, 30, and Mark Ennis, 30 were convicted of manslaughter at Mold Crown Court. Jake Melia, 21, previously admitted the charges and the four will be sentenced in June. Davies, Baines and Ennis, all from Liverpool, denied murdering Mr Mason. They also denied maliciously wounding Justin Trickett and Sam Illidge - who were in the same vehicle as Mr Mason - with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm. Mr Trickett and Mr Illidge were also stabbed in the attack, but their wounds were less severe. Baines was found guilty of one count of wounding, but Davies and Ennis were cleared of those charges. Mrs Justice Nicola Davies remanded all three in custody until sentencing, which she said would take place over three days. The trial heard the attack was the result of a turf war which had erupted between two rival gangs over the control of the drugs trade in Rhyl. Paul Lewis QC, prosecuting, told the trial Mr Mason, a father of two, was "repeatedly and fatally stabbed" by the three defendants and Melia as he sat in the passenger seat of a van in the car park. He was stabbed 22 times in less than a minute. The four killers were members of the "Pensarn Crew", sometimes called "Ste's Crew", Mr Lewis said. Mr Mason, Mr Trickett and Mr Illidge were members of "Mark's Crew", or "Marco's Crew" - although it was not suggested Mr Mason was the leader. "The fatal attack appears to have been an act of retribution on the part of the defendants and Melia," said Mr Lewis. Jurors were shown CCTV footage of a white Renault van near The Cob area of Rhyl on the afternoon of 27 October which showed the white van being stopped by a black BMW 4X4. Shouts of "stab him" and "kill him" could be heard. The prosecution said the killing was retribution for an earlier incident when Melia and Davies were said to have been chased by masked armed men while drug dealing in the area.

Three men have been found guilty of killing a rival drug dealer in a gang-related revenge attack.

Wurz, 41, retired as a racing driver this week and has been asked by owner Stephen Fitzpatrick to run the team. The Austrian said: "I was approached. I would have preferred it not be out in public but I can't deny it." Wurz would not say whether he would accept the role, which would be senior to the new one created for Ryan. Manor team boss John Booth and sporting director Graeme Lowdon have resigned and their last race with the team will be the season finale in Abu Dhabi later this month. Neither has said why they have chosen to quit but it seems they have lost confidence in the management of Fitzpatrick. Ryan spent 34 years at McLaren before being forced to resign following the 'lie-gate' scandal in 2009, when he and Lewis Hamilton were found to have misled race stewards at the Australian Grand Prix. It is widely believed in F1 that Ryan was not responsible for the incident, but was forced to take public responsibility. He received a substantial redundancy payment from McLaren and has recently been running a team of McLaren cars in sportscar racing. Ryan, 61, said: "I'm very excited to be joining the Manor Marussia F1 Team at a pivotal time in their development. Media playback is not supported on this device "Having spent time with Stephen, and understood his vision for the future, it is clear he has ensured there is a strong platform from which the team can make big steps forward in the seasons ahead. "Manor has all the hallmarks of a fiercely competitive racing team, but having grown up in a much more contemporary Formula 1 era, it is a very lean operation with a collaborative culture, which leaves it well placed to contend with the sport's future direction. "There is clearly a big challenge ahead and a lot of work to do, but I can't wait to meet the wider team and get down to business." Full qualifying results Brazilian GP coverage details

Manor want former grand prix driver Alexander Wurz to be their team principal and have named ex-McLaren man Dave Ryan as racing director.

Dutch number three seed Noppert, 26, will play England's number 10 seed Darryl Fitton in the last four. England's Waites, a two-time winner, was seeded sixth for this year's tournament at the Lakeside. Number one seed Glen Durrant takes on fellow Englishman Jamie Hughes, seeded fourth, in the other semi-final. England's Lisa Ashton, a two-time winner, will face Australia's Corrine Hammond in the women's final.

Defending champion Scott Waites was knocked out of the BDO World Darts Championships as Danny Noppert beat him 5-3 in a dramatic quarter-final.

Jay Bell's actions on 26 July 2013 caused the infant to suffer brain bleeding, retinal haemorrhages and a broken rib and ankle. As a result of the brain injury, the child suffers from cerebral palsy and is registered blind. Bell, 23, from Mayfield in Dalkeith, last month admitted to two charges. He pleaded guilty to culpable and reckless conduct towards the child to his severe injury, permanent impairment and to the danger of his life and a second charge of wilfully neglecting the baby and failing to seek medical attention for him. Passing sentence at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, judge Paul Arthurson QC described the offences as "extremely serious". The baby did not receive hospital treatment for about two weeks and Bell took about five months to reveal what had happened to the child when he was in his care. The court heard Bell threw the child in the air repeatedly but the baby hit his head on the wall, then hit a Moses basket and fell on the floor. Bell then picked him up and shook him repeatedly until he began to cry. The court heard the child was eventually admitted to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children on 10 August 2013 and it took Bell until December that year to disclose fully what had happened to the baby. Had the child gone to hospital straight after suffering the brain injury, medical intervention may have limited the impact of that injury, the judge said. Prosecutors accepted that while Bell's conduct was culpable and reckless, it lacked the "wicked intent" of an assault. Defence counsel John Keenan said Bell never set out to harm the child. He has shown remorse and is having "extreme difficulty" coming to terms with what happened, the solicitor advocate said. The judge said Bell's culpability was at the lower end of the scale. "I accept that while the consequences for the child were truly catastrophic, these were not intended by you," he told Bell. "Nevertheless, taking into account your position of care and trust and the extreme vulnerability of the child, the only appropriate disposal for the offences is a substantial custodial one."

A Midlothian man who threw a baby in the air and shook him, causing him to suffer "catastrophic" injuries, has been jailed for four years.

The Love Actually star will have a supporting role in the spy film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander and Man of Steel actor Henry Cavill will also feature in the adaptation of the TV series, which ran from 1964 to 1968. Grant, who most recently starred in Cloud Atlas with Tom Hanks, will play the head of British Naval Intelligence. The film follows special agents Napoleon Solo, played by Cavill, and Illya Kuryakin - Lone Ranger star Hammer - who work for the mysterious United Network Command for Law Enforcement (U.N.C.L.E.). Swedish actress Vikander, known for her role as Kitty in Joe Wright's Anna Karenina, has been cast as the female lead, while The Great Gatsby's Elisabeth Debicki will also star in the adaptation. Tom Cruise had been tipped for the role of Solo, originally portrayed by Robert Vaughn in the TV series, while George Clooney was set to play the lead role in director Steven Soderbergh's earlier version of the film. However, Clooney withdrew from the film and Soderbergh subsequently dropped out of the project. Director Ritchie will co-write the script with Lionel Wigram, who wrote both of Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes films, starring Robert Downey Jr. Production is due to begin in September with a release planned for 2014. There were 105 episodes of the multi-award winning TV show, The Man From U.N.C.L.E, with the first series broadcast in black-and-white.

Hugh Grant has been cast in Guy Ritchie's big-screen adaptation of the 1960s TV show, The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Police said a boy on the bank saw his father's boat capsize on the River Wey in Guildford at about 13:10 BST on Monday. Insp Claire Sutherland said the boy jumped into the fast-flowing river to try to save him but members of the public shouted to come back. Divers are trawling the river in Millmead. Members of the public have been urged not to go into the water if they spot the missing kayaker, but to call 999 immediately. A flood warning is in place for parts of the River Wey, following heavy rain and storms over the weekend. A police helicopter, firefighters and ambulance crews were all at the scene on Monday. The river from Millmead to Stoke Lock is a popular with kayakers. Wey Valley Kayak Club, which has about 400 members, is situated about about one mile down river from where the man capsized. It tweeted on Monday morning the Wey from Godalming Wharf to Thames Lock was not safe.

A search has resumed for a man missing after his kayak overturned on a river in Surrey.

Only bottom-club Rotherham have conceded more goals in the last 10 minutes than Cardiff. "The late goals are frustrating I am sure for the fans, but is devastating for especially a defender, all of us in the back four," he said. "It is something we have to improve on, the whole team, not just the back four. We have to see games out." Cardiff have conceded almost 30% of their goals between 80-90 minutes this season, including in their last three games. The Bluebirds were held by Birmingham last time out as Lukas Jutkiewicz bundled in a rebound after his header was saved. Cardiff also conceded an injury-time equaliser against Blackburn, while defeat at QPR in their previous fixture came courtesy of an 83rd-minute own goal by Jazz Richards. "The last couple of games we have controlled and then let slip right at the end," said Morrison. "We need to learn lessons now for next season, which is what the gaffer is trying to build on, finishing well this year." Morrison also says the whole team has a responsibility to improve their "game management". "It does start from the front, it is not just the defenders and a goalkeeper," he said. "It is game management, one of the boys made a good point yesterday. He said 'we can win a game 1-0'. "You don't have to win two or three; you don't get any more points for scoring an extra goal. "And there are certain periods in the game we just need to see it out. "That nous and knowhow is down to us, the players. It just hasn't been good enough. "It is hugely disappointing and something we know we have to improve on, from now until the end of the season and then next year." Ahead of hosting Ipswich on Saturday 18 March, Cardiff boss Neil Warnock said he is enjoying "weekly" meetings to discuss transfer targets for next season. However, Morrison believes knowing that Warnock has grand plans to strengthen City is only going to have a positive effect on the current squad. "We know there will probably be new faces next year so it is about building a solid base to give it a right good go. "Maybe we are driven by knowing new players are coming in. I just think that is what the football industry is. "I have never been at a club where there aren't new signings every year. "You are always wary that if they come in, in your position, they are going to be a 'liked' player. "It is just one of those things you need to take on the chin. It is business, it is football and if you have to fight for your position, that's football. "If you do well week in week out, you probably won't lose your spot."

Captain Sean Morrison says late goals have been "devastating" for Cardiff City's back four.

The 26-year-old Ivory Coast international began his European club career with Standard Liege in 2009. He then joined Anderlecht, for whom he scored seven goals in 47 league appearances, before moving on to Oostende in the summer of 2015. "I am a striker, I am quick," he told the Fulham website. The deal includes an option to buy Cyriac at the end of the season. The Cottagers are 11th in the Championship, five points off the play-off places. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Championship side Fulham have signed striker Gohi Cyriac on loan until the end of the season from Belgian Pro League side KV Oostende.

No pope had resigned for 600 years. A second surprise was that after spending a short period of rest at the papal summer villa at Castelgandolfo, near Rome, he decided to take up residence again inside the walls of Vatican City where a former convent had been converted for his personal use. How would the ex-pontiff and the new reigning Pope manage to co-habit? When rival popes were elected for political reasons in different parts of Europe during the late Middle Ages, it caused confusion and conflict within the church. But in this case there has been an exceptionally smooth transition from one papacy to the next. Pope Benedict, or rather Emeritus Pope Benedict to give him his new official title, lives only a few hundred metres away from his successor Pope Francis. The two popes visit each other occasionally and communicate fairly frequently by telephone and letter. Pope Benedict, who for the previous eight years was one of the world's highest profile public figures, now keeps deliberately out of the limelight. "He lives discreetly without a public life, but that doesn't mean he is isolated," says Father Federico Lombardi, the Vatican's official spokesman. The 86-year-old former pope spends his time very quietly: reading, praying, studying, handling correspondence, receiving occasional visitors. He also plays Mozart and Beethoven on the baby grand piano that he brought with him when he left the spacious papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace. The same four consecrated laywomen - who kept house for him when he was pope - continue to run his more modest new household. They have been photographed with him, taking his daily walk with the aid of a black cane in the well manicured Vatican gardens behind St Peter's Basilica, an oasis of tranquillity., situated in the heart of Rome, yet sheltered from the din and traffic chaos of the Italian capital. Benedict was guest of honour at a luncheon party given by Pope Francis at the Casa Santa Marta - the Vatican guest house where he has chosen to live - to celebrate his own 77th birthday just before Christmas. Writing a few days later to the dissident Swiss theologian Hans Kueng - with whom he had had a serious falling out years ago, banning him from teaching at a Catholic university - the former Cardinal Ratzinger showed a much more conciliatory attitude than he had shown during his years in positions of power inside the Vatican. "I am grateful to be bound by a great identity of views and by a deep friendship with Pope Francis," he wrote to Prof Kueng. "My only final task is to support his papacy in my prayers." Superficially, nothing much has changed inside the Vatican during the year of two popes. Some key new appointments - such as that of the pope's deputy, or secretary of state, have been made by Pope Francis - but the weekly rhythm of business inside the world's smallest sovereign state continues as before. Bishops from around the world are beginning to arrive again in national groups to make their annual five-yearly report to Rome on what is going on in their dioceses. Heads of state and government are received in private audience by Pope Francis. Attendance at the Pope's Wednesday General Audience and his regular Sunday blessing of the faithful in St Peter's Square has more than doubled since Pope Benedict's resignation. This reflects the growing international popularity of his successor, the first Pope from the Americas, who has not surprisingly been declared person of the year by Time Magazine and been celebrated by cover stories in the New Yorker and even the pop music magazine Rolling Stone. Archbishop Georg Gaenswein has been Pope Benedict's private secretary for nearly a decade and continues to live in the convent with the former pontiff. He is one of the few people who see both popes on a daily basis, as he is also responsible for arranging the diary and engagements of Pope Francis as Head of the Papal Household. "I try to be a bridge between both popes, and so far it has worked very well. I hope the two bosses are happy," the archbishop told Reuters news agency.

When Pope Benedict XVI suddenly announced exactly one year ago that he was resigning for health reasons, he sent shock waves around the world.

The body of India Chipchase, 20, a bar worker, was found in Northampton on Sunday. Book-keeper Edward Tenniswood, 51, from Stanley Road, faces a charge of murder and has appeared at crown court. Northamptonshire Police referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission over its "responses before and during" the search. Read this and other stories from Northamptonshire A statement issued by the force said: "Northamptonshire Police has made a referral to the Independent Police Complaints Commission to ensure transparency in examining police action and responses before and during the search for India Chipchase. "We await the decision of the IPCC and will not be commenting further as the criminal investigation is now in the court process." On Thursday Mr Tenniswood appeared at Northampton Crown Court via video link from Woodhill Prison in Milton Keynes. When asked if he could hear, Mr Tenniswood told the clerk of the court: "I can hear you, definitely." After that he spoke only to confirm he could see the Judge Rupert Mayo, prosecutor Mary Loram and his lawyer Derek Johashen. There was no application for bail and he was remanded in custody. Ms Chipchase was last seen by friends on Bridge Street at about 01:15 GMT on Saturday. Her disappearance was reported later that day after she failed to turn up to work at The Collingtree pub and restaurant. Her body was found at the defendant's terraced house in Stanley Road. A post-mortem examination concluded she died as a result of pressure to the neck. There will be a plea hearing on the 25 May, and a trial date was set for 18 July, to last for 10 days.

An investigation into the disappearance of a woman who was allegedly murdered is to be probed by the police watchdog.

Ferries are stuck at Dover and part of the M20 has been closed as lorries wait to cross the Channel. The action by MyFerryLink workers has also caused Eurostar services to be suspended for the day, after protesters got on to the tracks. Migrant activity is reported to have increased, with people attempting to board Kent-bound lorries in France. The Foreign Office has warned travellers to keep their car doors locked in slow moving traffic heading back to the UK. A spokeswoman for the Prime Minister David Cameron said he was being "kept updated" on the situation. P&O Ferries said the MyFerryLink workers feared for their jobs after their ships were sold by Eurotunnel to DFDS at short notice. P&O Chief Executive Helen Deeble said the sale had taken place with neither party appearing to engage constructively with French staff. She also said her company was bearing the brunt of the disruption. DFDS said it had received confirmation on Monday that Eurotunnel had accepted its offer to buy two ferries. Carsten Jensen, senior vice-president at DFDS Seaways, said: "I understand that this is a difficult time for MyFerryLink employees but this is not a good situation for anyone and we hope this action will end swiftly." Eurotunnel has not yet responded to the criticism by P&O. In Kent, cross-Channel freight traffic waiting to cross Dover has built up and Operation Stack has been brought in to close part of the M20 so lorries can queue on the motorway. Despite the strike being due to end at 20:00 local time (19:00 BST), Operation Stack will continue throughout the night and into the morning. Dover Harbour Board said the industrial action closed the Port of Calais in the early hours and all ferries to and from Dover were affected, apart from DFDS Seaways services to Dunkirk. Kent Police has said extra Dunkirk crossings have been arranged. Tensions over illegal migrants at Calais have been rising, with the deputy mayor of the town blaming the British government for the number of people trying to board lorries. Philippe Mignonet told BBC Radio Kent: "We will block the port - as simple as that. We'll arrange to block the tunnel if nothing is done". In response, a Home Office spokesman said: "Law and order in and around Calais is the responsibility of the French authorities, but the UK continues to work with its French counterparts to strengthen the security of the border to stop illegal immigrants entering the UK." Lorry driver Chris Cary, from Rochester, said he tried to cross the Channel back to Kent early on Tuesday but then decided to attempt getting on a train instead. But he said he found the road on fire as he approached the terminal with about 500-600 trucks waiting to cross. "I didn't cancel my booking this morning for P&O, so I've literally just come back to the port and I'm now sitting back on the lane where I was at 03:10 this morning waiting for a boat," he said. Freight Transport Association's (FTA) international manager, Donald Armour, said blockades had brought the main motorway near Calais to a halt. He said the FTA was very worried about someone getting hurt with the worsening migrant situation there. "There is a lot of fighting between the migrants who all want to be on the best part of the road to get on to the lorries," he said. "We haven't had a fatality but it's not good. The situation is definitely worse than it has ever been." Truckers have been being advised not to stop within about 60 miles (97km) of Calais, to stick with other drivers and keep padlocks on their vehicles. Dover port has urged people travelling with DFDS Seaways, P&O and MyFerryLink to check with their operators before travelling. MyFerryLink has said its operations will end after 2 July and all bookings after that date will be refunded. The ferry operator has not yet commented on Tuesday's strike action. Are you in Calais? Have you been affected by the disruption? You can share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. If you are available to talk to a BBC journalist, please include a telephone number. Email your pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk, upload them here, tweet them to @BBC_HaveYourSay or text 61124. If you are outside the UK, send them to the international number +44 7624 800 100. Or WhatsApp us on +44 7525 900971. Read our terms and conditions.

The Port of Calais is closed following blockades by striking French workers, causing severe disruption in Kent.

The Holy Trinity fighter had a 3-2 majority win against the World and European light-welterweight title holder to reach the quarter-finals. Monday's victory also secured his place at the World Championships in Hamburg, Germany in August. Belfast flyweight Brendan Irvine is also through to the quarter-finals. The Rio Olympian beat Turkish opponent Bathuhan Citfci on a unanimous 5-0 decision to advance to the last eight, the victory also securing his place at the World Championships. McComb, who easily dealt with Czech Erik Agateljan in his 64kg opener, had previously defeated the top-ranked Russian at a multi-nation tournament in Dublin in April. However this victory is much more significant, the fighter tweeting "nothing won yet, I'll just keep trucking" after his great win in Kharkiv. He now meets England's Luke McCormack in the quarter-finals.

Belfast boxer Sean McComb is one fight away from a medal at the European Championships after stunning world number one Vitaly Dunaytsev in Ukraine.

According to Radio-Canada, officials entered a hotel room where members of the travelling equestrian show Cavalia were staying on 14 July. The public broadcaster said officials made a number of arrests and two Canadians remain in prison. A spokesperson for Cavalia said they were trying to arrange for two employees to return to Canada. "This is a private matter. All I can tell you is that recently, Chinese representatives have contacted us to ask if we were willing to buy airplane tickets to quickly repatriate them in Canada, and of course we are," spokesperson Eric Paquette told the BBC. "At this point, our hope is that the repatriation process unfolds rapidly." Global Affairs Canada said it is providing consular services to two citizens who were detained in Beijing. "Consular services are being provided to two Canadians who were detained in Beijing, China, as well as to their families," said a spokesperson for the department. "Consular officials are in contact with local authorities to gather additional information. "Due to privacy considerations, we are unable to provide further information on this matter." Cavalia was created in 2003 by one of the co-founders of Cirque de Soleil, and has been described as "equestrian ballet". It has been performing in Beijing since April and even planned to build a permanent theatre in Hangzhou. China's drug laws are very strict, and trafficking large amounts of drugs can lead to a death sentence. Even minor drug crimes can lead to an arrest or deportation. In 2014, China banned several celebrities caught using drugs from performing on state media.

Chinese authorities have arrested two Canadians in the capital Beijing for allegedly smoking marijuana.

The Welsh pop legend accused the BBC of "sub-standard behaviour" when it dropped him from the contest last year. But ITV has bought the rights to broadcast the programme from 2017 and has now invited him back. He will be joined in the big red chairs by long-serving judge Will.i.am, Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson and rock star Gavin Rossdale. Sir Tom said: "I had some great times on the show and I can't wait to again discover and help some brand new talent. And of course be back with my pal Will.i.am." The 76-year-old appeared as a judge on the first four series but was not involved in the latest run. Last year, he said he was disappointed BBC executives told him "with no consultation or conversation of any kind" that he would not be returning. Sir Tom is known for hits including It's Not Unusual, Green Green Grass of Home, Delilah and Sex Bomb. Jennifer Hudson, who appeared on American Idol in 2004, won an Oscar for best supporting actress for Dreamgirls in 2007 and a Grammy Award in 2009. She said: "I couldn't be more excited to join the amazing panel of coaches on The Voice UK." Rossdale is the frontman of rock band Bush, the former husband of singer Gwen Stefani and father of model and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Daisy Lowe. He said he was "so thrilled to be joining The Voice UK" after appearing as a guest on the US version of the series two years ago. He added: "I have always been extremely proud to fly the flag for British rock music and I can't wait to join this incredible panel and help discover some new talent." ITV Network head of entertainment Siobhan Greene said she was "absolutely chuffed to bits with the line-up". She continued: "All four coaches are global artists in the music industry and are at the top of their game." Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram, or if you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Sir Tom Jones is to return as one of the judges on talent show The Voice UK when it moves to ITV next year.

Cwm Taf Health Board and Macmillan Cancer Support are seeking planning permission at the Llantrisant site. The charity will pay £5m towards the unit. With eight beds, it would provide inpatient, outpatient and day palliative care for incurable cancer and other conditions. Macmillan's proposed contribution, which is subject to planning approval, would be its biggest single investment in Wales. Dr Ian Back, consultant in palliative medicine at Cwm Taf University Health Board, said: "A new state-of-the-art specialist unit would provide patients with the high-quality care they need in a comfortable environment for both them and their loved ones. "Building the new unit at Royal Glamorgan Hospital will also ensure that patients have access to specialist tests and treatment more easily without the need for unnecessary transfers between hospitals when they are often too unwell." Palliative care for cancer patients in the county is currently provided at Pontypridd Cottage Hospital. This means patients need to be transferred to Royal Glamorgan Hospital to access specialist tests and treatments, which the health board said can be "difficult and distressing". Susan Morris, head of services for Macmillan Cancer Support in Wales, said: "After extensive consultation with staff and patients, the unit would be designed using Macmillan's expertise and understanding of the needs of people with cancer and their families, including a kitchen and communal areas where they can spend time together." If the plans are approved, work is expected to start later this year with the centre potentially opening in late 2018 or early 2019.

Plans for a £6.75m specialist cancer care unit at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taff have been unveiled.

Cook made an unbeaten half-century against the tourists for South Africa A in a warm-up match before the series. The 33-year-old is the son of former Proteas Test batsman Jimmy Cook. England have already won the four-match series and lead it 2-0 after beating South Africa by seven wickets in Johannesburg on Saturday. "Stephen has been in excellent form this season and gives us another option at the top of the order," said chief selector Linda Zondi. He looks set to replace the out-of-form Stiaan van Zyl, who has made just 69 runs in five innings at the top of the order. Cook has scored two centuries and a 76 in his past three matches for the Highveld Lions. Dale Steyn retains his place in a 17-man squad for the match, but is thought to be struggling with the shoulder injury that has kept him out of the past two Tests. Quinton de Kock is also set to return as wicketkeeper. He was ruled out of the third Test after injuring his knee while walking his dogs, but his replacement Dane Vilas has not been included this time. South Africa squad: AB de Villiers (c), Kyle Abbott, Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Stephen Cook, Quinton de Kock (wkt), JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Dean Elgar, Morne Morkel, Chris Morris, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Dale Steyn, Stiaan van Zyl, Hardus Viljoen.

Uncapped opener Stephen Cook has been added to the South Africa squad for the final Test against England, which starts in Pretoria on Friday.

Sir Gareth attended a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Thursday, after being named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list in June. The 68-year-old former scrum half won 53 caps for Wales from 1967 to 1978. He also won 10 caps for the British Lions' winning series in New Zealand and South Africa. At 20 he became Wales's youngest captain, and during his era the Welsh side dominated the Five Nations Championship Originally from Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen in the Swansea Valley, Edwards spent his playing career with Cardiff RFC. In 1974 Edwards was named BBC Wales Sports Personality of the year. After his retirement in 1978, he became Captain on the popular sports quiz, Question of Sport. He now works as a pundit for both the BBC and S4C. He is married to his childhood sweetheart Maureen and they have two sons, Owen and Rhys.

Wales rugby great Gareth Edwards has been knighted by the Duke of Cambridge in recognition of a glittering sporting career and services to charity.

The government said it wanted to ensure that militants with dual nationality who were fighting overseas could not return to Australia. The laws would also strip citizenship from dual nationals who engaged in terrorism inside Australia. The government said changes to the Australian Citizenship Act would be introduced to parliament on Wednesday. The new laws could be applied to up to half of the 120 Australians fighting in the Middle East with Islamic State (IS), said Prime Minister Tony Abbott. "The legislation will update the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 to ensure dual nationals who serve or fight for terrorist groups, or engage in terrorism-related conduct inspired by terrorists groups, automatically lose their Australian citizenship," Mr Abbott said in a statement released on Tuesday. "The Act will also be amended to ensure dual nationals who are convicted of specified terrorism-related offences automatically lose their Australian citizenship," he said. Last month, the government said it would give the immigration minister the power to revoke citizenship in regards to terrorism activities but that option was attacked as unconstitutional by many legal experts. Mr Abbott said on Monday the new laws would not leave anyone stateless and did not exclude the role of the courts. "This will enable a person who has lost his or her citizenship to seek legal redress," Mr Abbott said. "If you are convicted of a terrorist offence, again, there will be an assumption that your Australian citizenship is forfeited, should you be a dual national." Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence and Security will examine whether the law should be allowed to operate retrospectively. "Given that we have a number of dual citizens currently in jail after terrorist convictions, the committee should consider whether it should have retrospective operation at least in those cases," said Mr Abbott. He said another review would consider what to do with people engaged in terrorism who were solely Australian nationals.

Australia says it will reveal new laws stripping citizenship from dual nationals engaged in terrorism.

Aiden Webb, 22, from Norwich, was climbing Fansipan mountain alone on Friday when he fell down a ravine and lost his way, his girlfriend Bluebell Baughan said. Mr Webb, described as an experienced climber, was last heard from on Saturday when his phone went dead. The Foreign Office confirmed it was assisting his family. Mr Webb and Miss Baughan were on a four-month trip when he injured his arm and knee in the fall on the 3,100m (10,300ft) high Fansipan mountain in the north of Vietnam. More on this and other stories from Norfolk "He went to the mountain alone without a guide at 06:00 and aspired to climb it in one day," Miss Baughan said. She was in touch with Mr Webb by phone when he informed her he had fallen and could not find his way back to the trail. "He was sure he could make it back but by nightfall it was apparent he wasn't going to," she said. "Aiden said a rock had cut his arm open and he had hurt his knee. We were in touch all night. "He said no-one would be able to find him, but by 6am on Saturday he finally agreed to me getting help." Miss Baughan, who is helping co-ordinate the search from the town of Sa Pa, said rescuers had been on the mountain since Saturday morning. "Thirty-two men spent last night on the mountain, a mixture of military police, forestry workers and local police. "There is only one police officer here in Sa Pa who speaks English, but everyone has been very helpful," she said. Miss Baughan said conditions on the mountain were "very cold and wet". "Aiden is a very good climber, but he is injured," she said. Mr Webb's father and uncle are expected to arrive in Vietnam this evening although they will not reach the north until Tuesday. A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokeswoman said: "We are supporting the family of Aiden Webb, a British man reported missing in Vietnam. We are working closely with the local authorities leading the search."

A British man is missing in Vietnam after falling while attempting to climb the country's highest mountain.

It is the second estimate for GDP growth from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It was a slowdown from the 0.7% rate in the second quarter, but still marked the 11th consecutive quarter of growth. A widening trade gap is being blamed for the slowdown, with trade having a record negative effect on GDP. The deficit in the trade balance, the gap between the level of exports and imports, widened from £7.7bn in the second quarter to £14.2bn in the third. Exports increased by 0.9% while imports grew by 5.5%. Overall, the trade gap knocked 1.5 percentage points off GDP, which is the most since records began in 1997. Construction output was also a drag on growth, with the sector contracting by 2.2%. The services sector, which accounts for more than three quarters of the economy, grew by 0.7% in the quarter. Industrial production, which includes manufacturing, grew by 0.2%, and business investment was estimated to have risen by 2.2%. "No surprises in the second estimate as the economy was ticking over, including a chunky contribution from business investment, which has had an unbroken run of expansion for a year," said Lee Hopley, chief economist at EEF, the manufacturers' organisation. "Pulling sharply in the opposite direction is the contribution from net trade, with modest export growth being swamped by a massive bounce in imports."

The UK economy grew 0.5% between July and September, official figures have confirmed, unchanged from the initial estimate.

Michal Podlaszczyk had already served 12 and a half years for the equivalent of manslaughter in his native Poland in 2003 when he was 18. A year after his release he came to the UK and in October raped and robbed a woman in a Leicester park. Podlaszczyk, 33, was jailed again on Wednesday for a minimum of seven and a half years. He had previously admitted nine different charges including rape, sexual assault and robbery. Leicester Crown Court heard Podlaszczyk attacked a 55-year-old woman as she walked to the bus station through Bede Park shortly after 07:00. He punched her to the ground, dragged her to a secluded part and raped her. During the attack he took her bank card and demanded her Pin number in order to steal £20 from her account. He also took her mobile phone and £1.15 from her purse saying he needed money for beer. Prosecuting, Jim Thomas said the woman was left with injuries to her knees and face, including a denture being knocked out. Reading a statement from the victim, Mr Thomas said: "She is frightened to go out and is constantly worried when there's a knock at the door." Podlaszczyk had been released from prison in Poland in July 2015 and settled in the UK last August. Judge Philip Head called the attack "sadistic" and described the defendant as a "damaged and dangerous" killer. He said the defendant took "great pleasure from it [the attack] by humiliating her by some disgusting actions". "This was motivated by sex and he thought he could profit at the same time."

A killer has been jailed for a "sadistic" sexual attack a year after his release.

Dan Groves said the "finer points" of a deal which could see Wright buy 20% of the club are yet to be released. The Sun reported that the 30-year-old will become a club director. Billericay are eighth in the Isthmian League Premier Division, three points adrift of a play-off place. Wright, who was runner-up in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2011, played non-league football for a succession of clubs, including Lewes, Crawley Town and Rushden & Diamonds. Billericay have recently been taken over by multi-millionaire Glenn Tamplin, who said shortly after completing a deal for the club that he was "comfortable" investing £10,000 a week. The club signed former England international Paul Konchesky, 35, at the start of March.

The chairman of non-league Billericay Town has confirmed "there is truth" in reports that former The Only Way is Essex personality Mark Wright is set to invest in the club.

The figures come from a report produced by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra). It uses assumptions about births, deaths and migration to project population changes. It predicts that the working-age population will rise by less than 1% but the population aged 65 and over is projected to increase by almost 26%. The report also assumes that the level of migration to Northern Ireland will continue to be very low. It breaks down population changes by local government district and predicts the largest rise of 10.4%, or 21,400 people, in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. The smallest increase is predicted for Derry City and Strabane, up by 1.5% or 2,200 people. Derry City and Strabane is one of seven out of 11 areas projected to see a decline in their work-age populations. Over the longer term, the population of Northern Ireland is projected to reach two million by mid-2034. By mid-2038, annual population growth is projected to fall below 0.2% for the first time since mid-1999, due to a falling number of births and rising number of deaths as a result of an ageing population. The population aged 65 and over is projected to increase by 74.4%, or 498,500 people, from mid-2014 to mid-2039, with the result that one in four people (24.7%) will be in this age category. The report does not attempt to predict the impact that future government policies or changing economic circumstances might have on demographic behaviour.

The population of Northern Ireland is projected to rise by 5.3% to 1,938,700 by 2024.

The BBC's James Landale says he is going voluntarily at the age of 52, while he still has time to pursue a second career in business. His departure, which was discussed with David Cameron over the festive break, came as a surprise after 25 years on the front bench for the Conservatives. He will be replaced by Lord Hill of Oareford, a former John Major aide, who entered the Lords in 2010. Prime Minister David Cameron praised Lord Strathclyde's contribution, describing him as a "brilliant public servant". Speaking at the launch of the coalition government's mid-term review, Mr Cameron said he was "sad to see him go" as he "knew the House of Lords inside out" and had done a great job on behalf of both the government and his party. The then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher gave Lord Strathclyde his first job as a whip in the 1980s and he has been on the front bench in the Lords ever since. He has served six party leaders, including three prime ministers. The BBC's James Landale says his friends insist there is absolutely no political reason for his departure. It is just, they say, that he feels he has done his time. The peer has been the Tory leader in the Lords for 14 years since his predecessor Lord Cranborne was sacked by William Hague in 1998 for "running in like an ill-trained spaniel" and negotiating secretly with Tony Blair over Lords' reform. By James LandaleDeputy political editor He was also a minister of state at the Department of Trade and Industry during the 1990s and his various junior ministerial jobs covered tourism, Scotland, the environment, and consumer affairs. In his resignation letter to Mr Cameron, Lord Strathclyde says: "When I was invited to join the government by Margaret Thatcher in 1988, I never believed it was a career for life. I didn't expect it would consume me for as long as it has or that I would one day lead the Lords and sit in a cabinet. "The Lords is an extraordinary and vigorous place, but recently I've been considering a change of direction. "I started my working life in the private sector and at some stage always hoped to return, I would now like to do so... I do not see a political career as the cap of everything and would like, while there is still time, to take up other threads of my life and other interests." He added: "I always promised myself that when I did leave I would do so when I could make a smooth handover to a strong successor. Whatever my feelings on the matter, reform of the Lords is effectively over and now is a good time to manage that handover." In his letter of reply, the PM said that "after a quarter of a century on the front bench I entirely understand your desire to pursue other interests". He added: "You have been an outstanding Leader of the Lords. Under your leadership the Lords has enhanced its role as our second legislative chamber. Your assured handling of business of the House and your understanding of its traditions and practices have earned you the deep respect of Peers across the House. "You have ensured the House has continued to play its unique role in the governance of the United Kingdom with great distinction." Lord Strathclyde will be replaced by education minister Lord Hill of Oareford, who was most recently in the news after Mr Cameron apparently missed his attempt to resign during a meeting in the most recent cabinet reshuffle. Lord Hill - the same age as his predecessor - faces a difficult job in which he will have to guide legislation through an Upper House where tensions have been on the rise. The coalition has suffered more than 50 defeats since 2010 in the Lords and Lord Strathclyde raised eyebrows in July when he accused veteran Labour peer Lord Barnett of "gross discourtesy". There were also disputes in the Lords before Christmas over his handling of a change in business which avoided a vote in the Lords on plans to change parliamentary boundaries - a vote which the Conservatives were thought likely to lose. Lord Hill, who was political secretary to John Major in the 1990s and a special adviser to Ken Clarke in the 1980s, was made a peer and became an education minister after the coalition came to power in May 2010.

Lord Strathclyde has resigned from his cabinet role as Leader of the Lords.

"Is it Hillary Clinton?" Daniel Aston, 20, is puzzling over a picture of a woman who looms very large in the history of his home town. "It's Margaret something," offers 19-year-old Andrew Jones. Only Liam Foster-Jones, of the three unemployed friends, seems certain about who the imperious features and swept-back helmet of hair might belong to. "It's Margaret Thatcher," he says. The name doesn't seem to mean much to them. It would have been a different story 36 years ago, when the Thatcher government closed Consett's steel works, with the loss of 3,700 jobs. The devastation inflicted on this remote town high on the edge of the Pennines, where unemployment soared to 36%, made the national news and became a symbol of the harsh medicine the Thatcher government thought it had to administer to Britain's heavy industries. It sowed the seeds for the electoral wipe out the Conservatives would experience across large parts of Northern England and Scotland, which it still trying to recover from today. Thatcher and "the Tories" remain dirty words to the former steel workers in Consett but few young people I spoke to could recognise her and those that did regarded her as a distant historical figure. "I don't really have an opinion [about her] but my dad doesn't like her because she shut down the steel works," said 20-year-old Adam Stokoe. "So my dad has strong opinions about that. I'm not from that time period so I don't really think about it that way. I only think about now. What's going to benefit me." Consett has never had a Conservative MP but the Tory vote held up surprisingly well in other parts of the North-East while Thatcher was in power. In 1983, the party took 34% of North East votes, and had five MPs. It was only after she left office that anti-Tory attitudes really hardened, with the party's share of the vote slumping by 10%. It currently has just three MPs in the region. Theresa May is attempting to change that on 8 June and has urged traditional Labour supporters to "lend" her their vote. She will have experienced at first hand how difficult it is to break the voting habits of a lifetime in this part of the world when she stood for election in North West Durham in 1992. (By a strange coincidence, Lib Dem leader Tim Farron was also standing for Parliament for the first time that year in the same constituency.) They still remember Mrs May at Consett Working Men's Club - because, claims the barman, they wouldn't let her through the door. It had nothing to do with her politics, he adds, it's just that the club is one of a tiny handful left in the UK that does not admit women. "Your wife can't chase you in here," says one regular, looking up from his racing form. He doesn't want to talk about politics. Mrs May won 28% of the vote in North West Durham - a score that has not been beaten by a Conservative candidate there since - but although one local poll put the party in with a chance of winning on 8 June it is not high on their target list. There was certainly little enthusiasm for Mrs May's brand of Conservatism in the town's Steel Club, although the lifelong Labour voters I spoke to were equally scathing about their traditional party of choice. "I don't like Jeremy Corbyn. He hasn't got a brain in his head as far as I'm concerned," said Christopher Bell, a 69-year-old retired steel worker and club steward. He and his partner, Linda, voted for Brexit in last year's referendum and are worried about the strain they say is being placed on local services by East European immigrants. Linda, who voted UKIP in 2015, said she would not return to the Labour fold until the party was led by "somebody that's going to stand up for English people, working class people - because the Conservatives like the rich and they like to keep them rich". Thirty miles south in Darlington, a constituency with a narrower Labour majority of just over 3,000, people seemed more receptive to the Conservative message. The town has had a Tory MP before - Defence Secretary Michael Fallon in the 1980s - and the party has hopes of retaking the seat on 8 June. "I will vote for Theresa May. Not necessarily because she's a Conservative but I think she's the only person for the job. Given the other options," says Alex Blackham, owner of a cafe in the town's indoor market. "If she'd been Labour or an independent then I would have been voting for her as a person. I think that's what politics comes down to sometimes." Clive Hinson, a 59-year-old assembly line worker who was about to tuck into one of Mr Blackham's full English breakfasts, blames Thatcher for the closure of the dump truck factory he worked at in the 1980s. But he adds: "Funnily enough, I'll be voting Conservative. Because I think Corbyn is a waste of time. "He can't give a definitive answer on defence. He's got all these plans for spending loads of money but the figures just don't add up....so much though I don't want to vote Conservative that's the way I'm voting." He says the North East has "forgiven but not forgotten" Thatcher, comparing the reconciliation process to what happened in Northern Ireland or South Africa. Like Mr Blackham he voted for Brexit in last year's EU referendum. Most of the older working class people I spoke to - the traditional bedrock of Labour support in the area - needed no prompting to criticise what they saw as Jeremy Corbyn's lack of leadership ability and charisma. He seemed to go over much better with younger, more cosmopolitan voters. "I would vote Corbyn all day every day," said Stephen Lock, who runs a comic book stall in the covered market with wife June. "He's such a man of the people by the looks of it. He's looking after the general working people. He seems to have great ideas. They may be a little outdated in the modern day, but he's not the person they're painting him out to be. They are trying to make him out to be weak and I don't think he is." The couple returned from 13 years in France, where they had a gardening business, after the Brexit vote. "We thought we had better come back and do something else here. It's affected us quite heavily," said Stephen. They are torn between voting Labour and Liberal Democrats - and are not impressed by what they see as the disloyalty of Labour MPs who openly criticise their leader. "The Labour Party is shooting itself in the foot by not acting and standing as one," said June. "You have got career politicians that are more concerned about their own personal interests than their constituents." There also appeared to real enthusiasm for Corbyn among Darlington's student population, who blame the media for portraying him in a negative light. "You don't see a lot of coverage of, like, nice things about him," said 18-year-old Emily Frewin. "But when you actually read into it he is a nice person." Theresa May avoids talking to the voters, she adds, but "he seems like he wants to talk to everybody, not just the rich people". "He does seem to be getting slandered quite a lot," agrees 20-year-old software development student Josh Walker, "when he's trying to fight for us." If the Thatcher factor was ever a major impediment to a Tory revival in the North East, it has undoubtedly faded with time. The party's tactic of detaching Theresa May's name - it was emblazoned across the battle bus she toured the North-East in - from the Conservative brand appears to be working with some voters, who might feel a little queasy at the prospect of putting their cross next to a Tory candidate. Some told me they had flirted with a Conservative vote, only to think better of it - Mrs May's support for a free vote on fox hunting, not an issue that has exactly dominated the airwaves, was mentioned by several people as a reason for not switching to the Tories. And there will always be some who will never forget, or forgive. Like the Darlington woman who greeted Theresa May's name with a horrified cry of "she's another Maggie Thatcher!". But on the basis of this highly unscientific sample, Thatcher is no longer the bogey figure she was and Labour can no longer rely on the loyalty of its traditional support base.

The Conservatives are hoping to win back seats in the North-East of England on 8 June - has the party finally escaped the shadow of Margaret Thatcher which helped make much of the region a no-go area for them?

It is hoped the RNLI camera will reduce the number of launches at Porthcawl, in Bridgend county, which had the second highest number for Wales in 2015. The camera looks out towards the town's pier from the lifeboat station. The location is also notorious for crashing waves that can risk sweeping people out to sea. Ian Stroud from Porthcawl RNLI is their former deputy launch authoriser. He said: "One of the most significant tasks a lifeboat station must undertake is observing sea conditions to make judgements on the equipment lifeboat operators will need. "We wanted a view of the pier as it is such an important landmark. This is viewable by members of the public, who can alert the lifeboat station if they see someone in distress." The camera was supplied by Swansea-based PC-1 and Axis Communications. PC-1's online project manager Graham Thomas said: "We installed a weather station and connected the installation to YouTube, allowing the public and lifeboat staff to view real-time images and accurate weather reports - including tide times. "The station will soon receive a superfast fibre connection, allowing for a further upgrade of the system to take full advantage of the camera's HD capabilities. "We can then look at running an additional camera; one looking at the pier and another focusing on the coastal defence where waves crash up to 300 feet in the air."

One of Wales' busiest lifeboat callout hotspots has had a monitoring camera installed to warn the public of dangerous sea conditions.

Webb had been linked with the role in 2015, with Blatter suggesting at a conference in the Caribbean on Monday that he could be replaced by Webb "in the near future". But Cayman Islands native Webb said: "No, definitely not. That is not my intention or my objectives at this time." Blatter, who has led Fifa since 1998, was speaking off the cuff before a speech to mark the opening of a Concacaf sport summit. The Swiss was introduced incorrectly to an audience of regional political leaders and confederation delegates as "Fifa's vice-president" by a local media officer. Total number of presidents: 8 Current president: Sepp Blatter, since 1998 Previous president: Joao Havelange from 1974 to 1998 Longest time spent in office: Jules Rimet - 33 years from 1921 to 1954 Number of English presidents: 3 - Daniel Burley Woolfall (1906-1918), Arthur Drewry (1955-1961), Stanley Rous (1961-1974) Blatter, 77, stepped up to the lectern and replied to the mistake by telling the media officer and assembled guests: "I think you're a prophet." He then added that there may be a new Fifa president in "the near future" and the next president "could be Jeffrey Webb". After receiving applause, he added: "This would not mean I would be vice-president. Once you have been a horse you don't go back to the stable." Sources close to Fifa have told BBC Sport that the comments should not be taken as a decision by Blatter that he will not stand as a candidate in the next election, scheduled for May 2015, and that all options are still open to him. Blatter told Uefa delegates in 2011 that this would be his final term of office but has this year given strong indications that he may seek a fresh mandate. The comments are the clearest indication so far that Uefa president Michel Platini - considered by many observers to be his most likely successor - is not the man Blatter wishes to see in power after he has left the role. Platini has yet to decide if he will stand in the 2015 election saying recently that he wanted more time to consider the matter. Webb, 49, was elected president of Concacaf in May 2012 following the acrimonious departures of former president Jack Warner and general secretary Chuck Blazer. Now one of seven Fifa vice-presidents, Webb started his time in football governance as president of the Cayman Islands Football Association in 1991.

Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football leader Jeffrey Webb says he has "no intention" of replacing Sepp Blatter as Fifa president.

An early lunch had been taken at Old Trafford, before the match was called off after an inspection at 12:25 BST. Lancashire had trailed by 131 runs with one first-innings wicket left, but both sides take 10 points from the game. Somerset remain fourth in the table, with Lancashire eight points behind them in fifth place.

Somerset's County Championship match at Lancashire ended in a draw after rain caused the fourth day's play to be cancelled without a ball being bowled.

The supporters had been on a stadium tour but managed to cut themselves off from the remainder of the party. They were found on Saturday morning during a security sweep of the stadium before being handed over to police, who decided not to arrest the pair. United say there was no risk to supporters attending the Arsenal game. The pair had been searched and their belongings put through a metal detector before they went on the tour. The incident comes six months after United's Premier League game against Bournemouth at Old Trafford had to be called off at short notice when a suspect package was found in a toilet in the corner of the stadium. It turned out to be a fake explosive left behind after a training exercise earlier in the week.

Two Manchester United fans spent Friday night undetected in an Old Trafford toilet in an attempt to see Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal.

Media playback is not supported on this device Fresh from collecting a fourth career gold medal at London 2012, Ainslie is now concentrating on making a challenge for the 35th version of the series. The 34th America's Cup, to be held in San Francisco in September 2013, will come too early for the Briton. "I've had some America's Cup experience in the past and I would really love to be part of a winning team in the future," said Ainslie. "As a kid my main two goals were the Olympics and the America's Cup." He will sail a catamaran under his Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) banner, with JP Morgan announced as the main sponsor for the team, and will enter the upcoming America's Cup World Series, which starts in San Francisco on 21 August. "We started a new team, JP Morgan BAR, which will take part in the America's Cup World Series," he said. "It will take part in this coming series and the one after, which is really a great opportunity for us to build this team up. "The next America's Cup is in 2013 and we want to try and build this team up for the World Series so we can be a proper challenger for the America's Cup post-2013." Ainslie won his fourth Olympic gold in a row by coming home first in the Finn class at Weymouth, a victory that makes him the most decorated Olympic sailor in history.

Olympic hero Ben Ainslie has outlined his plans to win the America's Cup.

20 November 2015 Last updated at 14:22 GMT A special vote was launched on the CBBC website to see if kids think it's better to help bullies or punish them. More than 2, 400 children voted and 47% thought that bullies should be punished for their actions, with 53% saying bullies should be helped. We spoke to Alex Holmes, who is an anti bullying specialist, to get his advice for anyone who is being bullied.

As part of national Anti-Bullying week Newsround has been asking kids about the best way to stop it.

Ethan McKen, 24, was at the Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach, near Burgas, when he and a friend were hit by a wave, earlier on Saturday. Mr McKen was unable to get back to shore and his friends were unable to reach him, a family member said. Travel agent Thomas Cook is working with local authorities to find him. The UK Foreign Office has been made aware of the incident. Its spokesman said it was providing consular assistance to the family of a British man. A spokesman from Club 18-30, which is owned by Thomas Cook, confirmed one of its customers staying at its Sunny Beach resort went missing earlier on Saturday. A second person is safe and recovering in a local medical centre. He said: "We are liaising closely with the British Embassy and the local authorities as the search effort continues, and can confirm that the local police are stopping anyone entering the water at present while this continues. "Club 18-30's parent company Thomas Cook is liaising closely with the missing person's family in the UK, and are arranging for relatives to travel to Bulgaria at the first available opportunity."

A teacher from Nottingham has been swept out to sea in Bulgaria.

The £1.2m facility serving Llandaff North and Gabalfa has been created on the site of the area's old library and day centre. It houses a library, advice services, children's area, IT suite and a community cafe as well as meeting rooms and a community hall for local groups. The facility will be opened on Tuesday.

A new community hub for two Cardiff suburbs will be officially opened next week.

Ex-BBC journalist Jacky Sutton, 50, was found dead in a toilet at the city's Ataturk airport between 17-18 October. She was the acting Iraq director for the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) and was travelling from London to Irbil, northern Iraq. In a statement Jenny Sutton, Ms Sutton's sister, said "at this stage we believe that Jacky acted alone". But the statement added that there remained "the possibility that additional information will come to light". An investigation into the death is currently being carried out by Turkish authorities. The statement said the family and the IWPR had carried out an "extensive review" of information provided by Turkish authorities. Jenny Sutton said: "The family is satisfied with the investigation undertaken by the Turkish authorities. "We were deeply sceptical about initial reports. But based on the evidence we have seen, at this stage we believe that Jacky acted alone." The family and the IWPR said the Turkish authorities had provided access to "the complete dossier of evidence" relating to the case, including copies of CCTV images from the airport and witness statements. This all indicated that Ms Sutton had been alone and there was no evidence of a struggle, they said. The decision to release information from the investigation had followed "widespread speculation" about the circumstances surrounding Ms Sutton's death, the statement added. The IWPR and the family said they would seek a further assessment from an independent investigative expert to confirm the findings once the Turkish investigation was complete. The London-based IWPR supports local journalism in countries affected by conflict and crisis. Its previous Iraq director, Ammar Al Shahbander, was killed in a car bomb attack in Baghdad on 2 May and a memorial service had been held for him in London last week, according to the IWPR website. Ms Sutton had been in London attending the service. Ms Sutton worked for the BBC World Service between 1998 and 2000, reporting from Africa, the Middle East and London. She also served in senior roles at the United Nations. The IWPR described Ms Sutton as "extremely bright" and "universally loved".

No other parties were involved in the death of a British woman at an Istanbul airport, her family believes.

The find, which spans adjacent blocks operated separately by the two companies, has been flow-tested at a maximum rate of 5,350 barrels per day. The discovery has been called Marconi by GDF Suez subsidiary GDF Suez E&P UK, while BP has named it Vorlich. GDF Suez E&P UK managing director Ruud Zoon described the discovery as "encouraging". He said: "The discovery is our third successful well this year and demonstrates a continuing commitment by GDF Suez to an active exploration and appraisal drilling programme on the UK Continental Shelf." GDF Suez has already built up more than 50 licences in the Central and Southern North Sea and West of Shetland. The company employs more than 300 staff and contractors in offices in London and Aberdeen. BP, along with co-venturers, is undertaking a £10bn investment programme in the North Sea. It has undertaken to spend more than £7bn of that sum in the next five years. Trevor Garlick, regional president of BP North Sea, said: "As BP marks its 50th year in the North Sea and as the industry looks to maximise economic recovery from the basin, increasing exploration activity and finding new ways to collaborate will be critical to realising remaining potential. "This discovery is a great example of both." Industry body Oil & Gas UK welcomed the new discovery. Operations director Oonagh Werngren said: "At a time when exploration in the UKCS (UK Continental Shelf) is facing severe investment and cost pressures, it is heartening to see two UK explorers apply their expertise to understand the risks of the CNS (Central North Sea) and demonstrate that there are still significant economic plays to be developed within the basin. "Going forward, the UKCS needs to secure substantial investment and increase exploration, and this will come both through an improved fiscal regime and better technical understanding of the basin." The UK government's Business and Energy Minister Matthew Hancock said: "We are determined to have set the right fiscal and regulatory regimes to make sure we can get the maximum possible economic extraction of oil and gas from the North Sea. "This discovery shows exactly what can be achieved in the North Sea if companies work together to maximise the considerable potential of remaining oil and gas reserves." The SNP said the discovery raised "serious questions" over the "scaremongering on oil revenues" by pro-Union politicians ahead of last month's independence referendum. Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said: "This discovery is another great example of the huge potential the future holds for the North Sea. "With more effective collaboration, increased exploration activity and a commitment to maximising economic recovery, the overall value that the industry continues to generate for the wider economy can also be maximised. "It is critical that current reforms to the regulatory and fiscal regimes applying in the North Sea are expedited and prioritised with a view to ensuring the economic viability of projects such as these, and to realising the opportunities for development of the vast remaining resources in the North Sea."

Oil firms BP and GDF Suez have announced the discovery of a new field in the UK Central North Sea.

12 August 2016 Last updated at 11:51 BST The report was commissioned by former PM David Cameron in the wake of the Tower Hamlets election fraud scandal in 2015. He said the review had heard evidence that in a London borough at the general election someone arrived at the polling station with 500 postal votes. "I'm very worried - I don't believe political parties should touch or handle in any way a completed ballot paper," he said.

Former communities secretary Sir Eric Pickles has told the BBC about his concerns over the findings of his report on tackling electoral fraud.

Bruce Adamson also called on ministers to gather accurate data on the number of children who go hungry because they do not have access to free meals during school holidays. About 255,230 pupils are registered for free school meals in Scotland. The government said it was "taking steps" to measure food insecurity. Mr Adamson paid tribute to charities such as the Trussell Trust, which has begun a pilot project in Glasgow to offer cookery lessons to parents struggling to make ends meet during the holidays. He told the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme: "There shouldn't be stigma attached to having basic rights to food. "The obligation is on the state to make sure that every child in Scotland is getting access to the food, the education, the healthcare, everything that they need. And that shouldn't be a problem in the holidays. "The more support we can provide to the Trussell Trust and to all of the different programmes right across Scotland at community level that are delivering these important rights for children, the better." He added: "It is a particular challenge over the holidays, which should be a time of joy and excitement and fun, but actually it is the most challenging time of the year for many families in Scotland facing poverty." The Scottish government introduced free school meals for all children in primary 1-3 in 2015. Since then, more than 77% of the 173,000 five to seven-year-olds that are registered take up the option of a free meal at school. However, the numbers registered falls significantly for subsequent age groups, with only 39,215 registered in P4-7 and 38,841 secondary school pupils entitled to a free meal during term time. A Scottish government spokeswoman said that no child should be going hungry and that tackling inequality was a key government priority. She added: "Local authorities have the flexibility to provide meals to children outwith term time and some chose to use this flexibility during school holidays by providing holiday lunch clubs. "In addition, we have already invested over £350m in welfare mitigation measures, in addition to our £1m Fair Food Fund, which supports projects that promote dignity and harness the social potential of food to connect people and develop sustainable solutions to food poverty." She acknowledged that more work was needed to measure the numbers of children thought to be going hungry. She said: "The Scottish government has therefore taken steps to better measure the full range of food insecurity in Scotland. "Three questions on food insecurity in Scotland will be included in the Scottish Health Survey 2017. Thereafter, the full United Nations food insecurity question set will be included in the SHS from 2018 onwards. "This will allow internationally comparable baseline data on food insecurity in Scotland to be available in 2019 with further data sets available annually thereafter."

The state has a responsibility to ensure that every child in Scotland has access to food, according to the children's commissioner.

Ben, from Sheffield, was 21 months old when he disappeared on the Greek island of Kos. An "item" believed to have been in Ben's possession at the time was found during fresh searches. South Yorkshire Police said the current line of inquiry, that Ben was killed accidentally, was the most probable cause of the boy's disappearance. Read more about this story and others from across Sheffield and South Yorkshire The force said it remained committed to the investigation into Ben's disappearance and stressed the case remained open. Ben Needham's mother 'would tear up island' in search Det Insp Jon Cousins, who is leading the inquiry, said: "During the course of the inquiries we have made over the last 19 months, we have closed off a large number of theories about what happened to Ben, many of which have been open for over 20 years. "My team and I know that machinery, including a large digger, was used to clear an area of land on 24 July 1991, behind the farmhouse that was being renovated by the Needhams. "It is my professional belief that Ben Needham died as a result of an accident near to the farmhouse in Iraklis where he was last seen playing." The information that prompted the fresh searches was revealed to police following television appeals in May. A friend of a digger driver, who was clearing land with an excavator on the day the toddler went missing, said the man may have been responsible for Ben's death. The driver, Konstantinos Barkas, died of cancer in 2015. A team of 19 South Yorkshire Police officers, forensic specialists, an archaeologist and search and rescue personnel have spent 21 days digging near the farmhouse and a second site 750m away. Det Insp Cousins said an item, found on Saturday close to another item dated to 1991, had been shown to the Needham family. "It is our initial understanding that this item was in Ben's possession around the time he went missing," he said. "The recovery of this item, and its location, further adds to my belief that material was removed from the farmhouse on or shortly after the day that Ben disappeared." The Needham family, who have long believed Ben may have been abducted, have been fully informed of the force's findings. Speaking to the Daily Mirror before the police briefing, Ben's mother, Kerry Needham, said: "They know he's dead but just can't find him. "Police said it's time we ended our 25-year search. They are right but I can't say goodbye knowing he's still on that island somewhere. I feel physically sick. I can't feel any worse than I do." She said she just wanted to "tear up" the whole island. "Someone knows where he is. For God's sake, help me find him. We know he's dead but we need to find him. When someone dies you find a special place." Det Insp Cousins said: "Our thoughts are with the family as they are given time to digest this and they have our full and continued support. "Our drive has always been the family, and their welfare." Stephen Watson, interim Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police, said: "To the fullest extent that we possibly can be, [we are convinced] that Ben died many years ago. "Our hearts go out to the family, and as a parent I can only imagine the anguish of not knowing what has happened to your youngster. "Every line of inquiry available to us has been pursued with the vigour that you've seen over several weeks in Kos."

Toddler Ben Needham "most likely" died in an accident near to where he disappeared in 1991, police have said.

The M8 westbound was closed for five hours at Newhouse in North Lanarkshire because of a jackknifed lorry, which also caused a diesel spillage. The M77/A77 has reopened northbound at junction 8 Kilmaurs in East Ayrshire following an accident at 06:00. There was snow in the Inverness area and roads around Fort William and Glencoe were very icy. Head of network operations at Transport Scotland, Hugh Gillies, told BBC Radio Scotland some incidents had lasted for longer than they would have liked, and he urged drivers to remain cautious as the icy conditions continued. He added: "There can be no complacency. It has been a difficult couple of days with the weather. "Speaking to Met Office colleagues the forecast for the next three to four days remains challenging, so vigilance remains the case." The Met Office has issued amber "be prepared" severe weather warnings for Central, Tayside and Fife, south west Scotland and Lothian and Borders for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. A yellow "be aware" warning is in place for the Strathclyde area. Five schools in the Highland Council area are closed, according to the local authority's website. In Aberdeenshire, the council warned that there had been some changes to school transport because of the weather, with some school buses not running. In Glasgow, the Clydeside Expressway was closed westbound - leaving the city - at Finnieston due to an accident, but is now open. Police said a car skidded on the ice and hit the barrier shortly after 06:00. BBC Travel online updates Scotland-wide travel updates BBC weather updates Met Office weather warnings Traveline Scotland The M8 in North Lanarkshire was closed westbound at junction six from 04:30 until 09:30 causing long delays. Northern Constabulary said the B9007 Ferness to Carrbridge road was closed at the snow gates. The A9 Causeway Mire had also been affected by snow. Many side roads in the Caithness area are also affected by lying snow. Drifting snow was making driving difficult on the A836 Tongue to Lairg road between Altnahara and Crask. All other routes were open and passable with care. Grampian Police said several routes were affected. A number of minor routes in the Formartine and Buchan area had lying snow, as did the A920 Huntly to Dufftown road near Dufftown, the A939 Ballater to Corgarff stretch between Ballater and Gairnshiel, and the A939 Cockbridge to Tomintoul road from Corgarff to the Lecht Ski Centre. Police said: "If travelling, drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journey and to ensure that both they and their vehicle are suitably equipped and prepared for changeable wintry weather, to exercise caution and drive according to the prevailing weather and road conditions." In Dumfries and Galloway, the freeze caused a spate of accidents with at least eight vehicles involved. The accidents were spread across the region from the A76 at Auldgirth to the A75 at Crocketford. Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown said: "We have seen a few incidents that have caused some disruption. That is why the Multi Agency Response Team and SGoRR remain operational. "Our operating companies have also worked through the night, with over 120 gritters out on the trunk roads and motorways to treat every route at least once. "We are all working hard to keep Scotland moving and get back to normal where disruption does occur, particularly in the north west where conditions are the most difficult. "We urge the public to continue to exercise care; plan your journey, listen to police advice and check available travel updates."

Drivers have been warned about very icy conditions affecting many roads across Scotland.

She's just been in the studio with Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw, trying to make him giggle while he goes about some serious radio presenting business; and she's daydreaming about her favourite UK delicacy - a sandwich from Pret. When she discovers she's in the same building as the BBC newsroom, the star politely asks for a guided tour. "I never get to do stuff like this," marvels the singer, as she walks wide-eyed past the studios and satellite feeds. In this context, Del Rey is oddly anonymous. Jane Hill, who is preparing to read the lunchtime news on BBC One, doesn't even look up when the superstar squeezes past her desk. It's a rare luxury for someone who's followed by paparazzi and the all-seeing cameras of TMZ when she's at home in California. She addresses the lack of privacy on her new album, Lust For Life, where a song called 13 Beaches finds Del Rey searching for a spot "past Ventura and lenses plenty" where she can enjoy a romantic moment in seclusion. When we sit down to chat, she reveals those same concerns stopped her attending the women's marches in Los Angeles, earlier this year. "I drove my sister and her girlfriends to the marches," she says. "I thought about [joining in] but I felt, like, not really sure how it would go. "I didn't really want to be a distraction to that group of 10 girls who were going. I wanted them to think about the actual march and not about me standing right next to them." But the star is making her contribution in other ways. A new song, God Bless America And All The Beautiful Women In It, is an ode to womankind ("may you stand proud and strong"); while Coachella - Woodstock In My Mind, mines the contradictions of dancing at a festival "whilst watching tensions with North Korea mount". It's a new dimension for Del Rey's lyrics - which have traditionally concerned themselves with "looking for love in all the wrong places". "I kind of got jolted into the real world again," she says. "Just being in California, it's such a liberal state, I was bombarded with the news every day. So my studio became like a think tank - during the elections it was a constant conversation with my producer and engineers and assistant engineers. "And then obviously during Coachella, that news broke about North Korea and pointing missiles at each other. That was a bit of a rude awakening." Del Rey's work rate is astonishing. Lust For Life is her fifth album in six years - and it bursts at the seams, with 16 tracks all co-written with her longtime producer Rick Nowels. They record everything at his studio in Santa Monica, just blocks away from the beach, so it "never feels like work," she says. "Just walking in every day and having a coffee together and taking a walk, and then we start. "So it doesn't ever feel like I'm pumping them [the songs] out. Although it's definitely a blessing that I've been able to put out so much music." On Lust For Life, the singer has opened up musically, as well as lyrically. The title track is a pulse-raising duet with The Weeknd, while Summer Bummer almost self-destructs, dissolving into digital noise and blacked-out beats, with Lana's vocals barely holding the song together. She's also welcomed collaborators into her world for the first time - absorbing them into her aesthetic, rather than capitalising on chart trends. "It was really fun!" she says of working with A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd. "I wanted those guys to add a little fire, a little energy to the record." More daunting was inviting rock legend Stevie Nicks to duet on Beautiful People, Beautiful Problems. "I was definitely nervous," says Del Rey of the recording session. "She got off the plane at 10:30, so she didn't get to the studio until midnight - and she just breezed in, black on black, gold everywhere. She was kind of a vision. "When she started singing, she told me she wanted to hear me sing something, too. And then I really freaked out! "I said to her over the mic, 'I just sound so quiet compared to you.' And she was like, 'That's ok, you can be my little echo!' "I thought that was so cool. I'm not as loud as her. My voice isn't as low as hers. But she loves it for what it is. "That, as it was happening, was a career-defining moment for me." Other songs on the album had a more troubled gestation. Del Rey says the closing track, Get Free, originally had a different title, and much more personal lyrics. "That song started out really revealing," she says. "I wanted to summarise my whole experience over the last six years; and then I realised, I don't want to reveal everything." Once the initial version was "out of my system", she says, the recording was "deleted completely then started from scratch". The lyrics became more vague and more hopeful; and the re-recorded version ends with Del Rey referencing Neil Young: "I want to move out of the black, into the blue". "I think it would have been hard for me to do interviews if I'd said a couple of particular things that I was thinking of," she says of the original. "Kind of the way Ultraviolence did. It was harder to promote that record." She's referring to the title track of her second album, which depicted Del Rey in a destructive, abusive relationship. Del Rey has previously hinted the song refers to her association with an "underground sect" in New York, which was controlled by a charismatic guru. In concert, she has recently stopped singing the song's key line, "he hit me and it felt like a kiss". "I don't feel comfortable with that lyric any more," she says now. "Whatever my concept of affection was at the time, it does not serve me any more. Obviously. Hopefully." On Lust For Life she seems happier, more outward-looking than before. On stage, she's more confident, too. Launching the album at a one-off gig in London, she's forced to abandon her performance of the opening track, Love. Earlier in her career, she might have frozen. Now, she just sings it a capella, with the crowd stepping in as her own personal choir. "I'm not exactly sure what happened, but I think my keyboard player was playing the wrong chords," she explains. "I was leaning in to him and saying, 'That's not it, that's not it' and he was like, 'That is it, trust me'. "I listened for 10 seconds and I was like, 'Damn, I definitely can't get it'. I couldn't get it in rehearsal, either. So I just told him to stop. I feel bad - I was kind of abrasive. "But that song is at the heart of the record and I thought it'd be weird if I didn't do it. So, luckily the people who were at the show knew the words and they sang along with me." She listens with glee to a recording of the song - explaining how, because she wears in-ear headphones, she hadn't realised how loud the crowd had been. "I'm so glad," she says. "Being in the audience, did you feel that, too?" I tell her it was like being in church. "Oh, stop!" she beams, and bursts into laughter. That good mood isn't going anywhere soon. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Lana Del Rey is in a good mood.

Natalie Hemming, 31, of Alderney Avenue, Newton Leys, was reported missing on Tuesday. The man, 42, and also from Milton Keynes, was arrested by Thames Valley Police earlier in connection with the investigation and is in custody. Police said Ms Hemming's disappearance was "out of character" and they are still trying to locate her. Det Ch Insp Simon Steel said officers were "keeping an open mind" about the circumstances surrounding the disappearance. "Our priority is to find Natalie and return her to her family as soon as possible. We would like to speak to anyone who has any information about where Natalie may be or anyone who has seen her since 3pm on Sunday. "If you recognise someone fitting Natalie's description or have any details which could assist with the investigation, no matter how insignificant you feel they may be, please contact police." Ms Hemming is described as white, about 5ft 3in (1.6m) tall, of slim build, has shoulder length brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen on Sunday at 15:00 BST in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, and was wearing a blue top, blue jeans and a short black jacket.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder by police searching for a missing woman.

Police now believe that the 26-year-old man from Rochdale took a crystallised and unrefined version of the drug Spice. Ch Supt Neil Evans, described the development as "extremely worrying". Ten people were admitted to hospital after taking the drug over the weekend, with four kept in intensive care. A police spokesman said they were hospitalised after taking what was thought to be a new form of MDMA, known as "pink champagne". But he added: "It is now believed that this substance was in fact a synthetic cannabinoid, like 'Spice', however it was sold as MDMA." Ch Supt Neil Evans said: "This is the first time we have seen 'Spice' in crystallised, and much more potent and unrefined form and it's now being mistakenly taken as MDMA." He added: "Anyone thinking of taking MDMA must seriously consider what they are doing. "You may feel that you know and accept the risks of taking MDMA, but you never know what you are actually taking and the reaction your body could have to it." A 26-year-old man, held on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs, was released while inquiries continue.

A man thought to have been killed by the drug MDMA had taken a "much more potent version" of Spice, Greater Manchester Police has said.

There are around 200 suicides a year of people cared for by crisis teams - three times the number in hospitals. A third had been discharged from hospital in the previous fortnight, while a further third had been using the service for less than a week. The University of Manchester report suggests crisis teams in the UK are under too much pressure. Crisis resolution/home treatment (CRHT) teams are made up of psychiatrists, mental health nurses, social workers and support workers. They visit patients in their homes, administering medication and offering psychological and practical support. By Michael Buchanan, BBC social affairs correspondent Twenty years ago, there was a broad consensus within the NHS that suicides among psychiatric patients were inevitable. The landscape has now changed. Medics in Detroit proved that you could cut out all suicides and now the more innovative parts of the NHS are trying to embark on a similar exercise. But reaching that goal requires a culture change. Not just to appreciate that it is possible, but to invest in the training and other resources that will make it possible. Too often, inpatient beds have been cut with the NHS promising the savings will be invested in community services. Twenty years of research, with ever increasing suicides under the care of crisis teams, shows that simply hasn't happened. Too many psychiatric patients are still simply being failed. One other important point this research highlights - those NHS trusts that involve families in investigating deaths improve performance. Why some trusts fail to do so, or engage in some tokenistic efforts, is utterly baffling. The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness (NCISH) report suggests the teams are bearing the pressure of caring for patients who actually need a more acute level of care, such as inpatient beds. It said crisis teams had become the "default option" in acute care "used for too many patients at high risk". Prof Louis Appleby, director of NCISH, said: "Our findings suggest that we are accepting too much risk in the home treatment these teams offer and that the crisis team is now the priority for suicide prevention in mental health." The report suggests people who live alone - as 43% of those who committed suicide did - were at particular risk and that the crisis team may not have been a "suitable" level of care. Poor access to specialist help for drug and alcohol misuse was also noted by the authors. Joy Hibbins suffered a "horrifying, shocking, terrifying and profoundly distressing" incident in 2012. Within days, she was feeling suicidal for the first time in her life, and was directed towards her local crisis team. "I found it almost impossible to engage with them as there were so many of them," she says. "A different person was coming out to see me every day. "When you've been through something extremely traumatic it is hard enough to build trust with one person, never mind a whole team and it meant that I was having to repeat information about the experience to different people. There was no sense of continuity of care from my perspective. "There are some very good individuals within the crisis teams but there are many issues. They are working very much under pressure. " In an effort to prevent others from suffering a similar experience, Joy has set up a charity in Gloucestershire which provides round-the-clock support to people contemplating suicide. Suicide rates across the UK vary. In general, rates have risen since the 2008 recession - except in Scotland where there has been a sustained fall. The rate is highest in Northern Ireland. Samantha Nicklin, head of campaigns at Rethink Mental Illness, said: "Every suicide is preventable. We are still losing too many brothers, sisters, parents, children and friends this way. "While progress is being made in our understanding of how to support people with mental illness and prevent suicide, we are still seeing people struggling to get the help they need before they reach crisis point, with overstretched services and patchy care across the country." Marjorie Wallace, chief executive of the mental health charity Sane, said: "It is a flawed and unacceptable system whereby patients at risk of death by suicide are denied the hospital care that would be given to anyone with life-threatening physical illness and placed in the hands of overworked, understaffed community teams. "We cannot stand by and watch unnecessary deaths because of a principal that everyone, however ill, should be treated in the community."

Suicides of people being cared for in the community are higher than among hospital inpatients, a report says.

The opposition Socialists struck a deal with two smaller far-left parties over the weekend, all but guaranteeing Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho will fall. Mr Passos Coelho's party emerged as the largest in October's election, but has no absolute majority. Government bond yields hit a five-month high, while shares fell 1.9%. "The scenario of a left-wing government and the ousting of the centre-right is about to become reality, which the markets obviously don't like," said Joao Lampreia, an analyst at Banco BiG. Portugal's benchmark 10-year bond yields jumped over 20 basis points to 2.87%, the highest since July, as investors anticipated higher borrowing costs. Socialist Party leader Antonio Costa sealed the so-called "Triple Left" pact with the Communist Party and Left Bloc over the weekend. Together they will have 122 seats, enough to out-vote the centre-right coalition government, which was left with only 107 after October's inconclusive elections. A vote on the government's programme is likely to take place on Tuesday, when the leftist parties are set to use their parliamentary advantage to topple the minority administration. Matt Cairns, a strategist at Rabobank, said there were fears a change in government "could end up in some wind-back of austerity measures". Another analyst, Rainer Guntermann at Commerzbank, warned "rating jitters are also on the rise for Portugal". Amid the political uncertainty, Portugal's only investment grade credit rating will be assessed on Friday by credit agency DBRS. The loss of that rating would bar Portugal from the European Central Bank's quantitative easing (QE) programme, Commerzbank warns.

Portuguese bonds and stocks were hit on Monday as a coalition of left-of-centre anti-austerity parties looked set to form the country's next government.

Shenzhen prosecutors, late on Thursday, said a dispatcher and supervisor of the landfill, the chief and deputy manager of a company in charge of it, and seven other people were arrested. They said they have been charged with negligently causing a serious accident. The landslide happened when a hill of construction waste collapsed, leaving 74 people either missing or dead. The formal arrests come three days after the police took what Chinese media called "coercive measures" against 12 people. It is thought the 11 arrested today were among those. Officials have described the 20 December disaster as man-made, raising the possibility of severe punishments for those they consider responsible. One official, whose job involved regulating construction sites, apparently jumped to his death a week after the landslide. It is not clear if he was being investigated for his role in it. Officials have appealed for police and the public to help them find other suspects apparently on the run.

Eleven people in China have been arrested for their alleged role in the Shenzhen landslide disaster.

Koukash has owned the Super League team since 2013 but it has stated before he could leave Salford. "My plans are to make sure we win the next few games. We'll see what happens at the end of the season," he said. "I have not made my mind up to walk away, I'm working hard to make sure it is financially viable for next year." Salford scored 13 tries as they comfortably beat Featherstone on Sunday in a game where only 1,759 were in attendance at the AJ Bell Stadium. "It was a crucial game, there was no football around, there was good weather, it's a Sunday where families can come and we reduced ticket prices," Koukash told BBC Radio Manchester. "To only have 1,750 for a crucial game, I must say I'm very disappointed. What the fans all have to understand is that next year the club will only be able to spend what it can afford. "I can no longer keep bankrolling it the way I did. If the fans wanted to see a competitive Super League side they need to start turning up." Despite his future with the club being in doubt, Koukash said he could not buy another rugby league club if his time with Salford was to end. "Once you are a Red Devil, you will always be a Red Devil. I will never be involved with another club, that's it. The time when I finish from Salford, I will just sit back and enjoy the sport like any other fan," he added.

Salford Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash says he has still not decided whether he will sell the club at the end of the current season.

Media playback is not supported on this device Sadio Mane scored twice in the space of 138 seconds as second-placed Spurs disappointed at Anfield. "If you start a game like we start then it is very difficult," said Pochettino. "It is difficult to fight for the Premier League if you show that lack of desire to play for a win." Chelsea can extend their lead at the top if they beat Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday, and Pochettino added: "If Chelsea go 12 points clear, it is a big problem." Spurs have won just twice on the road since 24 September, including defeats at Chelsea and Manchester United in addition to draws at fellow top-six rivals Arsenal and Manchester City. In their past 17 meetings with the other top-six sides away from home, Pochettino's team have won just once. "In the first 45 minutes you saw a team that is not ready to fight for the Premier League," the Argentine told BT Sport. "We are in a position that is up to us. But if you show like today that you cannot cope with the pressure then it is difficult to challenge and fight for the Premier League." Former Liverpool and Spurs midfielder Danny Murphy on Match of the Day "I couldn't believe what I was watching, they had the best defensive record last season and the joint best this year, but they were all over the place. Against the big sides they have played with a back three but they had a back four today, but I think they should have stuck with what they have done against the big sides - play with a three. "It was so unlike Spurs, they do so well at home, but the contrast is amazing. There's a lack of pace, and a different mindset when they go away from home. They have to improve and quickly."

Tottenham showed a "lack of desire" to win the Premier League with their first-half display in the 2-0 loss at Liverpool, says manager Mauricio Pochettino.

The Joiners Arms, in Hackney Road, east London, shut in 2015. Regal Homes, which wants to build nine flats on the site, incorporating a bar, has agreed to the planning condition, believed to be the first of its kind. Tower Hamlets Council imposed the condition after the area lost 73% of its LGBT venues since 2006. The Joiners Arms originally opened as an LGBT venue in 1997 and included fashion designer Alexander McQueen among its customers. Regal Homes, which bought the site in 2014 - a year before the pub closed - has said it will give an LGBT operator first refusal on a 12-year lease for a new bar. It added the redevelopment was expected to create 1,073 jobs. The council has been working with Amy Lamé, the mayor of London's "Night Czar", on how to bring back a LGBT venue to Hackney Road. In the application she says protecting LGBT venues is a "key part" of boosting London's "night-time economy". "They contribute to London's economy, generate stronger and more resilient communities and are vital for many people's freedom of expression," she said. "London has lost a quarter of its pubs and half of its nightclubs over the last 10 years." She added a University College of London report showed the capital had lost 58% of its LGBT venues over the past decade, while Tower Hamlets had lost slightly more. The czar said the report specifically cited the closure of The Joiner's Arms as one of several high-profile LGBT venues to shut in recent years. The development is expected to be given the go ahead at a meeting of the council's planning committee on Wednesday. John Biggs, mayor of Tower Hamlets, added: "Tower Hamlets Council is committed to celebrating our great diversity, which includes serving the needs of our LGBT+ community. "I am delighted that as a council we are leading the way in using innovative ways to protect spaces such as the Joiners Arms site."

Council officials have insisted a redevelopment of a former gay pub in London still includes an LGBT venue for the plans to go ahead.

Revenue rose to $20.26bn (£14bn) between January and March, from $17.26bn a year earlier. But Alphabet's share price fell about 6% in after-hours trading, as the revenue figure fell short of analysts' expectations. Net income for the quarter was $4.2bn, up from $3.5bn a year ago. The earnings report came one day after the European Commission issued formal antitrust charges against Google over claims that it abuses the dominant market position of its Android operating system. Google's advertising revenue jumped 16.2% in the first quarter to $18.02bn. The company said the number of ads, also known as paid clicks, jumped 29%. But the average price of online ads, known as cost-per-click, fell 9% in the quarter. Ruth Porat, chief financial officer at the parent company Alphabet, said the first quarter results represented a "tremendous start to the year", and that the company is "thoughtfully pursuing big bets and building exciting new technologies" which she hopes will put the company in a good position for long term growth. Google embarked on a restructuring drive late last year and created a new parent company - Alphabet. Under the rebranding, Google retained its best-known businesses, such as search, apps, YouTube and Android. Some of the newer entities, such as the investment and research divisions, the "smart-home" unit Nest, and the drone arm will be run under Alphabet.

Alphabet - Google's parent company - has reported a 17% rise in quarterly revenue after strong advertising sales on mobile devices.

Ospreys players Olly Cracknell, De Kock Steenkamp, Dan Baker, Dafydd Howells and Sam Parry joined collectors in Baglan Moors on Tuesday. The players said it was to show their commitment to the "Ospreylian community". Last week they took part in collections in Swansea and Bridgend. Cracknell said: "It was an early start but a great work-out for us this morning. "A huge thanks to the recycling teams for showing us the ropes, they do a great job every day and we've enjoyed getting involved and giving a hand."

They are more familiar with recycling the ball than rubbish but five rugby players took a break from the pitch to collect refuse in Neath Port Talbot.

The US has said the bombing, which took place in the Afghan city of Kunduz, was a mistake and it was attempting to strike the Taliban. MSF wants the bombing to be investigated as a war crime. Mr Obama has also apologised to the president of Afghanistan. "If it is necessary to hold individuals accountable, that will be done," said White House spokesman Josh Earnest. Mr Obama "expressed his condolences" to MSF president Joanne Liu, said Mr Earnest. "In the United States when we make mistakes, we're honest about it. We own up to it," he said. Mr Earnest also hinted at the possibility of paying victims and their families, a Department of Defense policy. He said he could not say legally whether the bombing was a war crime but the US "goes to great lengths to limit the loss of life" of civilians. In a statement, MSF said they received the apology but it was still demanding the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) investigate. MSF has said it would not trust internal military inquiries into the bombing. The IHFFC was set up in 1991 under the Geneva Conventions. MSF says the co-ordinates of the hospital were well-known and its bombing could not have been a mistake. A number of inquiries have been ordered - by the US justice department, the Pentagon, Nato and an American-Afghan team.

US President Barack Obama has apologised to the president of aid agency Medecins San Frontieres (MSF) for a bombing that killed at least 22.

Denny Solomona crossed for Castleford, but Wigan led at half-time against the run of play through Lewis Tierney's try and Matty Smith's penalty kick. Grant Millington's try put the visitors back in front, before John Bateman went over to restore Wigan's two-point lead. Nick Gregson got his first senior try and Bateman crossed again late on as Warriors climbed to third in the table. Having suffered their heaviest defeat in Super League since 2005 with a 62-0 loss to Wakefield in their previous fixture, Wigan started slowly but were good value for their win after the break. The hosts failed to take advantage when Luke Gale was sent to the sin-bin for dissent with the scores level in the first half, but Bateman's return to the side after two games out sparked the comeback. Shaun Wane's team also welcomed back Dom Crosby, who made his first Super League appearance of the season having recovered from a hip injury. Solomona moved clear as Super League's leading try-scorer with his 13th of the season, but Tigers were frustrated by improved Wigan defence in the second period as they suffered their fourth defeat in a row at the DW Stadium. Wigan coach Shaun Wane: "I don't want to keep going on about it. But, if you knew what we had gone through this week, there's so much toughness showed in that game against a really good Cas team. "The admiration I have got for my players, the desire to grind out the win with the circumstances that nobody knows about is unbelievable. "There were quite a few good performances, they are a good team and are well coached who know how to defend. "We're not the biggest team, but I thought the way we defended was outstanding." Castleford coach Daryl Powell: "That last try gave the score a bit of an easier look than it was. It was tight all the way through. "We lacked a little bit of quality in our play. I thought we defended awesome, they came at us in the second half with a game plan that put us under pressure. "They made minimal errors and kicked well and we couldn't find a spark to get us out of yardage and into good field position. "They deserved to win the game, they had more ball than us in decent field position and we had to work really hard to keep them out and that drained our energy reserves." Wigan: Sarginson; Tierney, Bateman, Gildart, Charnley; Gregson, Smith; Mossop, Powell, Clubb, Tomkins, Isa, Sutton. Replacements: Crosby, Tautai, Burke, Bretherton. Castleford: Hampshire; Monaghan, Minikin, Webster, Solomona; Holmes, Gale; Lynch, Milner, Jewitt, Holmes, McMeeken, Massey. Replacements: McShane, Millington, Maher, Cook. Referee: Phil Bentham.

Wigan moved level on points with Super League leaders Warrington by coming from behind to beat Castleford.

The works on Gdynia Way near Plymouth's city centre have been in place since June to widen the road to three lanes. But police said they had seen an increase in the number of collisions on the Maxwell Road, Macadam Road junction. Plymouth City Council (PCC) said a new set of temporary traffic lights would be put on the junction. Pc Ian Tanner, Plymouth's road casualty reduction officer said: "There have been some collisions since the new system was put in place, with four or five injury collisions in that area. "The council are diverting quite large volumes of traffic on to roads that, although perfectly up to the job, people don't usually travel on, and as a result it hasn't worked as well as we would have liked it to. "It's a balancing act for the council, as to what is the best thing to do, to keep the traffic moving as well as they can and to keep the level of injuries down." Pc Tanner added that the increase in collisions could also be a result of drivers, familiar with the route, not reading new signs properly. In a statement, PCC said: "During the last couple of months it has become apparent that there could be further improvements to the revised junction layout. "The decision to install temporary lights has been made after routine discussions with various stakeholders including the police. "The lights will reinforce the changed priorities and help drivers negotiate this junction." The council said that up to 1,000 drivers used the junction each hour. The new traffic lights will give priority to traffic travelling between Plymstock and the city centre in the morning and vice versa in the evening, until the work is completed in October.

The number of road traffic collisions in a Devon city has increased following the introduction of major roadworks.

Police issued an alert after a complaint was made that two men were acting suspiciously near secondary schools in Carrickfergus. Mysterious pictures online of a clown and a balaclava-wearing sidekick have caused a stir in the town. The police appeal caused a backlash on social media from some people who felt they were cracking down on fun. Police said they started an investigation after receiving reports from parents that their children were frightened of the clown. A police officer wrote on the PSNI Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus Facebook page: "Fun is fun but frightening school pupils is another." The mystery man, who calls himself the Carrick "Killer Clown", contacted the police following the appeal to apologise for any distress. "He assures me that this was a prank and it was not his intention in any way to frighten the school pupils or cause distress," the officer wrote. "He fully appreciates the sensitivities of schools and photographs etc in the area of any school." Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster's Evening Extra programme the clown said he had been sent messages from people concerned about their children. "That wasn't the aim. The aim was for a bit of fun. I'm a parent myself," he said. "We thought this was a wonderful idea - to go and get this picture and it was only when somebody voiced their concern I was like 'this is actually wrong, this isn't even funny'. "I was talking to the police officer in charge again. I offered to go to the schools and apologize to the heads, obviously in my plain clothes, and he spoke to the heads on my behalf and they were happy with the apology through the police. So hopefully the parents will get that relayed to them." Earlier, a post on Carrick Killer Clowns' Facebook page read: "Due to the mixed response to the school pictures they have been removed - this whole thing is supposed to be a laugh and some parents find this distasteful and unfunny." However, they later posted a picture of themselves standing outside the police station in Carrickfergus.

A clown has turned himself in to the police after alarm was raised among frightened parents in County Antrim.

But they have no need to do that now. O'Neill is taking his side into a Euro 2016 clash with the world champions in Paris with a place in the competition's knockout stage at stake. As he told the Irish Times, he needed to hitch-hike with some Germans during a scouting trip to Euro 2012, shortly after he had taken the job. But he doesn't plan on returning any favours this time around. O'Neill's and a friend went to the last European Championships in Poland and Ukraine to cast an eye over Portugal and Russia, who would be among Northern Ireland's opponents in their qualifying group for the 2014 World Cup. He said they rented a car in Poland and but were not allowed to take it out of the country, which caused them a problem when they went to cross the border into Ukraine. Crossing the Irish border is much easier than venturing between the two eastern European countries, he said, but German fans were on hand to help out. "That border's not like Newry is today, there were checkpoints and all that," he said. "We had a brainwave when we saw this bus with Germany fans - lots of people were staying in Poland and going across to Ukraine," he explained. He "approached this wee bus" and soon they were on their way to the Ukrainian city of Lviv. "My mate tried to explain what we were doing and who I was, so that we could get on," he said. "They didn't know who I was, I was only in the job about six months, so when we got on they started to Google me and 'Northern Ireland manager' to see who I was. "I didn't have accreditation or anything, we just wanted to go on our own steam." O'Neill said he "wanted to go to the tournament and see what it's about" from a fan's point of view. "I wanted to see Russia and Portugal and I saw them both twice," he said. But now he and his team are making an impact at the tournament for real - a win against Ukraine in Lyon last week means they are within touching distance of extending their stay in France. "We belong in this tournament," he said. "I sampled that one, now we're in this one and we're part of it." One thing is for certain - if O'Neill leads Northern Ireland to a shock result over Joachim Low's global stars on Tuesday, his stock will only rise higher. And no German fan will never need to Google his name again.

It's a mark of how much Michael O'Neill has achieved as Northern Ireland boss - this time four years ago a group of Germany fans he met had to Google his name to find out who he was.

The Better Perth group has blamed online shopping and "inertia" for dwindling profits. More than 50 traders will open later night with special events and promotions to tempt shoppers back into the city centre. Perth and Kinross council is backing the event. Private car parking company Smart Parking said it would be waiving charges on Thursday and Friday afternoons in the run up to Christmas as its way of supporting the campaign. The traders said their "First Thursday" promotion could be a model that other "blighted" towns and cities in the UK could adopt. Businesses involved in the Better Perth group range from small independent boutiques and cafes to big department stores Hairdresser Charlie Taylor said: "Perth is a beautiful city that has been laid waste by the growth in out-of-town developments and online shopping. "After years of city-centre decay, business owners have had enough and are doing things for themselves. We want to reinvigorate Perth and reawaken the sense of community that has been gradually ebbing away over the past years." Perth and Kinross Council said it was pleased to work with businesses to help promote economic growth. A spokeswoman added: "This project is a good example of how businesses and the council can work together to enhance Perth's reputation as a visitor destination, and also to celebrate the diversity of what the city has to offer in terms of retail and food and drink, with many award-winning businesses involved. "Research has shown that consumers want to be able to shop at times convenient to them and the First Thursday campaign is a great way to provide a set late-night opening that people can put in their diaries."

Traders who say they are angered by the decline of Perth city centre have launched a campaign to "re-energise" the high street.

Another 130 people were wounded in what authorities said was a "premeditated, violent terrorist attack". Four suspects were shot dead, one arrested and other are being sought Xinhua said. City officials said evidence implicated militants from the western region of Xinjiang, but this was not verified. President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang have sent condolences to the victims and their families. President Xi urged "all-out efforts" to investigate the attack. "Severely punish in accordance with the law the violent terrorists and resolutely crack down on those who have been swollen with arrogance," Xinhua quoted the president as saying. Witnesses said that the men, who were mostly dressed in black, attacked people at random. A survivor named Yang Haifei, who was wounded in the back and chest, told Xinhua he had been buying a train ticket when the attackers rushed into the station. "I saw a person come straight at me with a long knife and I ran away with everyone," he said. He added that those too slow to flee were cut down. Some who escaped were desperately looking for missing loved ones. Yang Ziqing told Xinhua she and her husband had been waiting for a train to Shanghai "when a knife-wielding man suddenly came at them". "I can't find my husband, and his phone went unanswered," she said. Social media users in China posted pictures of the attack on the internet, but correspondents say they are being taken down. Images seen by the BBC show men and women lying on the floor in pools of blood following the attack. Kunming officials, quoted by Xinhua, later said that evidence at the scene showed it was "a terrorist attack carried out by Xinjiang separatist forces". Xinjiang is home to the Muslim Uighur minority group which has a long history of discord with Chinese authorities. State broadcaster CCTV said top security official Meng Jianzhu would travel to Kunming to oversee the handling of the investigation.

An attack by knife-wielding men at a railway station in Kunming in south-west China has left at least 29 dead, the state news agency Xinhua says.

The Warriors were down by 13 points during the first half but fought back in the third quarter. The 4-3 win meant Golden State became only the 10th team to rally from a 3-1 deficit to win a play-off series. The defending champions will now face a title rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers and star player LeBron James. "We survived by the skin of our teeth," said Golden State coach Steve Kerr. "We were able to pull it out, and we're moving on." Warriors host the Cavaliers in the first game of the best-of-seven finals on Thursday, hoping to repeat their 4-2 success in the 2015 finals.

Steph Curry scored 36 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 96-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and into the NBA Finals.

The study in Scientific Reports suggests every hour spent using a touchscreen each day was linked to 15 minutes less sleep. However, those playing with touchscreens do develop their fine motor skills more quickly. Experts said the study was "timely" but parents should not lose sleep over it. There has been an explosion in touchscreens in the home, but understanding their impact on early childhood development has been lacking. The study by Birkbeck, University of London, questioned 715 parents of children under three years old. It asked how often their child played with a smartphone or tablet and about the child's sleep patterns. It showed that 75% of the toddlers used a touchscreen on a daily basis, with 51% of those between six and 11 months using one, and 92% of those between 25 and 36 months doing so as well. But children who did play with touchscreens slept less at night and more in the day. Overall they had around 15 minutes less sleep for every hour of touchscreen use. Dr Tim Smith, one of the researchers, told the BBC News website: "It isn't a massive amount when you're sleeping 10-12 hours a day in total, but every minute matters in young development because of the benefits of sleep." The study is not definitive, but Dr Smith says it "seems to indicate touchscreens have some association with possible sleep problems". However, his research has also shown toddlers who actively use touchscreens (swiping rather than watching) accelerate their development of motor skills. So should children be given touchscreens to play with? Dr Smith says: "It's very tricky right now, the science is very immature, we are really lagging behind the technology and it's too early to make clear proclamations." He says the best bet is to follow similar rules for the amount of time spent in front of the TV. That means putting a limit on the total time spent on devices, ensuring children still do physical things, ensuring that content is age-appropriate, and avoiding the screens in the hour before bedtime. Dr Anna Joyce, a cognitive developmental researcher at Coventry University, said: "As the first study to investigate associations between sleep and touchscreen use in infancy, this is a timely piece of research. "In light of these findings and what we know from previous research it may be worth parents limiting touchscreen, other media use and blue light in the hours before bedtime. "Until we know more about how touchscreens affect sleep, they shouldn't be banned completely," she added. Prof Kevin McConway, from The Open University, said: "I certainly wouldn't lose any sleep over these results, if I still had young children. "The children in this study used a touchscreen for about 25 minutes a day, a child who used a touchscreen for this average length of time would sleep for about 6 minutes less." Follow James on Twitter.

Toddlers who spend time playing on smartphones and tablets seem to get slightly less sleep than those who do not, say researchers.

Out of work for half a year, Liisa, 26 and from Helsinki, has been looking for a job without success. "While I'm unemployed I will only get €36 more per month with the basic income. I've always been positive about the idea, though, so it was nice to be one of those who were chosen." Basic income has frequently been suggested as a way of cutting welfare bureaucracy as well as poverty. But one of the main reasons why Finland's social insurance agency Kela is trying out the monthly tax-free payment of €560 (£490; $600) is to see whether providing a basic income will make the unemployed more eager to go into short-term jobs. Finland has some 213,000 unemployed, a higher rate than its Nordic neighbours, and a working population of 2,413,000. Short-term contracts here have steadily become a key feature of Finland's labour market. €560 Monthly income for two years €20m Cost to government 8.1% Unemployment rate 5,503,347 Finnish population The benefit system in many cases provides people with little incentive to go into low-income jobs because welfare is generally cut back if you start earning. "Every single euro that a person earns diminishes his or her social benefits," says Olli Kangas, head of society relations at Kela. "In some cases an unemployed person is afraid of losing their benefits in the future, if he or she receives a temporary employment." The idea behind the basic income experiment is that any earnings would be a supplement; €560 a month may not sound much but it is a start. "The government wants to see if it's possible to eliminate at least the worst disincentives to work," says Mr Kangas. Randomly selected from Finland's unemployed, the 2,000 taking part in the experiment were all receiving the lowest rate of unemployment benefit. After tax, it was little different from the €560 they now receive monthly in basic income. The difference is that they will receive it without filling in a form and irrespective of whether they get a job or not over the next two years. For Liisa Ronkainen, already looking for work for several months, it is certainly an attractive idea. "Now that I will get a salary in addition to the basic income I might try even harder," she suggests. And there was a similar message from another of the participants, Juha Jarvinen, who has been out of work for five years but now hopes to start a new business. "For my part, the basic income will mean I can escape enslavement and feel that I am a functioning citizen again," he told Finnish public broadcaster YLE. The trial has aroused interest worldwide, because it will answer the burning questions about how people out of work will respond to the idea of a basic income. Some might decide to acquire more education or change their career, to make themselves more attractive to the labour market. Others might seek to start a business. But there is always the chance that it could be used as an excuse to take it easy and work as little as possible. None of those chosen was given a chance to say no, so the outcome of the project will not be slanted. And no-one will receive less money than before. As for cutting red tape, the prime objective behind the pilot, there will be a partial improvement for those taking part. Most of those involved receive additional social benefits in the form of housing benefit or a higher unemployment benefit because they have children. The form procedure to get these will remain unchanged during the experiment. But for Finnish authorities bureaucracy will diminish considerably. If any of the 2,000 start studying, get a job or lose a job or even develop a long-term illness, they will not have to pass the information on. Their basic income will not change. As the experiment takes hold, researchers will watch how the chosen group fare in comparison with the rest of the country's unemployed. They have already suggested expanding the experiment, either to increase the number of unemployed people taking part or to widen it to other groups in society. The Finnish centre-right government of Prime Minister Juha Sipila has provided €20m to the project and the research group says most of the money will remain untouched until the start of 2018. "This is just a start," says Olli Kangas. "In 2018 we would like to start something better." As for the cost of the experiment, that depends on how many of the 2,000 will find work. The basic income will initially be covered by the money that would have been paid out in unemployment benefit anyway. Costs will only start to build up when people get a job.

"I was so surprised when I got the letter, and a bit sceptical too," says Liisa Ronkainen, one of 2,000 Finns chosen for a government experiment to provide unemployed people with a basic income.

If you have eaten a handful of spicy chicken wings in Angola recently or perhaps polished off a lemony "yassa poulet" in Senegal, there is a good chance your chicken travelled some distance before finding its way on to your plate. It depends where you live in Africa, but chickens are increasingly migrating - in freezers - from Brazil, Germany or other European Union countries to the continent. Imports of chicken to sub-Saharan Africa tripled between 2004 and 2014, according to figures from the US Department of Agriculture. Here's a look at reasons behind the huge increase and what can be done to help fatten up the continent's poultry industry - in four points: 1) Why chickens not cows? Africa has a growing population, which is projected to double to 2.5 billion by 2050, and with that has come an increased demand for the consumption of meat, of one variety in particular. "Chicken is the first choice of meat for most Africans," says Kevin Lovell, chief executive of the South Africa Poultry Association. The higher cost of beef and some of the religious restrictions around pork in parts of Africa help explain the preference for chicken, he says. As more people move to the city, their dietary patterns begin to change and they are more likely to choose meat from a local fast food joint, or one of the global chains that have proliferated across the continent in recent years. The fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken now has more than 700 outlets in Africa, operating in 13 countries. "The production of meat has not caught up with the demand... driven both by the rise in the population but also by the urbanisation phenomenon," explains Calestous Juma, a professor of International Development at Harvard University. And the growth really is phenomenal. By 2030, 50% of Africans, numbering more than half a billion, are expected to be living in cities, up from 36% in 2010, according to World Bank estimates. 2) Hungry birds Many Africans will be familiar with the "road runner" chicken, which can often be found in the backyard roaming freely. These birds tend to feed themselves and are known for being tough but tasty. As a means to feed the family or make a small income these low-input birds tend to do the job. However, when it comes to intensive farming, a steady supply of chicken feed which is made up of maize and soya is vital. But weak agricultural systems in Africa mean that feed often has to be imported at a high cost, hampering farmers' efforts to ramp up their grain production. Napoleon Oduro, is a Ghanaian poultry and egg farmer with a 500-bird farm, a few hours outside of the capital Accra. He tells me that the imported feed he relies on costs him $25 (£20) for a bag of 50kg (110 lb). And with each bird eating about 2.5kg of feed per month, he says costs can quickly become prohibitive. 3) Breeding a "super chicken" It is not just the high cost of feed, but the fact that most African chickens need more of it than their fellow birds in developed markets. African farmers do not have the same access to broiler chickens, birds which are specifically bred and raised for meat consumption. "Many agencies that work in Africa try to come up with what they call locally adapted breeds but it is always a half answer because those birds will never convert animal feed into food as efficiently as the modern improved Western breeds," says Mr Lovell. Prof Juma puts this down to a lack of research facilities, which makes it harder to support breeding programmes on the continent. He cites Kenya, where about 80% of the poultry production is based on less productive traditional breeds, as a prime example of the problem. However, there is some good news on this front. The African Chicken Genetic Gains project is on a mission to bring "more productive chickens to African smallholders". Led by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and backed by the deep pockets of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, it aims to improve the genetic makeup of African chickens. The initiative, which is initially being rolled out in Ethiopia, Nigeria and Tanzania is part of what the Microsoft founder has called his "big bet" on chickens, which also includes a promise to donate 100,000 of the birds to families and communities in the world's poorest nations. Top tips from African chicken farmers: "I started off seven years ago with 400 broilers and 300 layers but I realised that maintaining broilers was more expensive. Raising feed is also tough, my chickens can consume 300kg of food a day! But from my business I sent my three kids to school and bought a car. Tip: "If you want to start small, start with broilers, they are cheaper and in six weeks you will be selling. And if you are rearing broilers and layers ensure they are kept separately." "Finding a market is a challenge, there are big international companies that flood the market with cheap chickens and stifle local farmers from growing. The cost for feed is high and occasionally thieves break into my pens." Tip:"You can sell your chickens at four weeks, but it is better to wait for six weeks, the meat is better, the chickens heavier." "My local chickens get attacked by eagles and diseases regularly. Getting treatment is not easy. Poor rainfall makes it hard to grow feed. It is available for sale but expensive. But from my business I have sent my two boys to college and two girls to secondary school." Tip: "To protect your chicks from eagles I dye them sky blue to disguise them." "In 2011 I started with 50,000 chickens, my farm has now grown to a company that employs not less than 400 people. We face many challenges - banks are not interested in lending and with the credit crunch, costs for raw materials for our feed have almost doubled." Tip: "Be ready to spend more on chicks from reputable hatchery even if your neighbour's farm is selling cheap chicks." 4) Import dilemma One of the major obstacles for farmers in Africa is the flood of imports from Brazil, Europe and the US. Those working in the African poultry sector put this down to a preference for white meat in Western countries. "In Europe, in particular most people want to eat breast meat and they will pay a lot more for breast meat in a supermarket than they would for dark meat [wings, thighs and legs] and that difference allows the company to make a profit and sell the dark meat for less than it costs to produce it," says Mr Lovell. "When it gets to South Africa, Ghana, Angola or wherever else in Africa, that causes a problem because the local farmers can't compete." In an attempt to bolster local production, various governments across Africa, including those of Botswana, Nigeria, Namibia and Swaziland, have attempted to address the issue by imposing import restrictions. Botswana, with more than three decades of strong import restrictions on poultry behind it, now produces enough chickens to feed its own people. But it also has the most expensive frozen chicken in the region, according to recent research, with critics calling for the government to open up market up to competition to bring prices down. Mr Oduro has the same problem over prices: "Customers will say that what we produce here in Ghana is expensive as compared to the imported chicken." But the Ghanaian farmer criticises the government for a lack of intervention, saying that it has failed to invest and support his sector for many years. "We are not against imports, we are crying for a policy that will make the Ghanaian farmer competitive." Top farming tips produced by Joab Frank Chakhaza

With a growing appetite for chicken in Africa, BBC Africa's Kim Chakanetsa investigates why the continent does not produce enough birds to feed itself.

Pre-tax profit fell 49.7% to £27.7m in the first half of the year ending 30th June, The firm said its focus for the period had been operational improvements, which meant its "financial performance would inevitably lag behind". Ladbrokes boss Richard Glynn said it was now "well positioned for growth". "We have made substantial progress. We now have the products, the platforms, the people and the brand in place to deliver," he added. Ladbrokes formed a tie-up with software developer Playtech last year and as a result switched its gaming products to a new system. The firm admitted the switch over had caused more disruption than expected, but said it was now complete. Ladbrokes said it had also completed the replacement of 9,000 of its gaming machines with more sophisticated models. It also closed 46 of its "under performing" shops in the first half, nearing its target of 50 for the year. It said further shop closures beyond this were "inevitable", but it was too early to specify the number. The firm said its performance in the UK was hit by "industry-wide customer friendly results" in both the January football and horse racing in June. And it said its adherence to the The Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) voluntary industry code of conduct had also had "a clear impact on revenues". The code, which enables players to set spend and time limits on gaming machines, aims to promote responsible gambling. However, it said its World Cup performance had been "strong" with bets on mobiles up 1,100%. "The board remains confident of the outlook for the business and in delivering a result in line with its expectations for the current year," it added. Shares in Ladbrokes rose 3% in early trading. Peel Hunt analyst Nick Batram said the fall in profit was in line with expectations. "The results are unquestionably poor but they are in line with forecasts. It's also a positive narrative from Ladbrokes in that it has focused on all the things it is implementing to put it right," he added.

Bookmaker Ladbrokes has reported a sharp fall in profit, despite saying it had had a "good World Cup" performance.

The official data prompted the government to upgrade growth forecasts for the second time in a week and to promise no new austerity measures. Last week, growth for 2014 was up-rated to 3% from 2.1%, but will now be around 4.5%, Ireland's finance minister said. Michael Noonan said the economy was in "a catch-up phase... after recession". The year-on-year growth of 7.7% was the strongest recorded in Ireland since the early 2000s, Mr Noonan told reporters. By comparison, the eurozone recorded growth of just 0.7% over the same period. Along with Greece, Spain and Portugal, Ireland was among the eurozone's worst hit economies, with the bursting of its property bubble and soaring unemployment. The 1.5% quarterly rise beat the 0.5% expected by economists polled in a survey by the Reuters news agency. Mr Noonan said the faster growth would mean Ireland's budget deficit falling to about 3.5% of GDP this year against a target of 4.8%. That meant 2bn euros of tax rises and spending cuts planned for next year would no longer be needed to reach the EU limit of 3% by the end of 2015, he said. The economic improvement comes after years of austerity, a bailout from international lenders, and relentless austerity measures. "At face value, the numbers suggest that the boom is back," said Austin Hughes, chief economist at KBC Bank Ireland. "It shows a clearly improving economy. It's very encouraging to see the improvement in consumption, in construction. So a domestic recovery is taking hold, if a lot less intense that the headline number would suggest," he said.

The Republic of Ireland's economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter of the year, figures show, and was up 7.7% on the April-to-June period in 2013.

The process involves growing someone's cells in an incubator and then mixing them with a liquid which is 3D printed into the jelly-like shape needed. It is then put back in an incubator to grow again until it is ready. Researchers in Swansea hope to be among the first in the world to start using it on humans within three years. "In simple terms, we're trying to grow new tissue using human cells," said Prof Iain Whitaker, consultant plastic surgeon at the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery at Morriston Hospital. "We're trialling using 3D printing which is a very exciting potential modality to make these relatively complex structures. "Most people have heard a lot about 3D printing and that started with traditional 3D printing using plastics and metals. "That has now developed so we can consider printing biological tissue called 3D bio-printing, which is very different. "We're trying to print biological structures using human cells, and provide the right environment and the right timing so it can grow into tissue that we can eventually put into a human. "It would be to reconstruct lost body parts such as part of the nose or the ear and ultimately large body parts including bone, muscle and vessels." The team of surgeons are working with scientists and engineers who have built a 3D printer specifically for this work. Prof Whitaker, who is also the chairman of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Swansea University's medical school, said the project started in 2012 but research in the field has been going on for more than 20 years. He said the work would have to be tested on animals and go through an ethics process before being used on humans. "The good news in the future is, if our research is successful, within two months you'd be able to recreate a body part which was not there without having to resort to taking it from another part of the body which would cause another defect or scar elsewhere," he added.

Patients needing surgery to reconstruct body parts such as noses and ears could soon have treatment using cartilage which has been grown in a lab.

John Jackson worked in the Witham-based criminal justice mental health team when concerns were raised about his internet use in 2013. A Health and Care Professions Council panel heard 40% of his work internet use between May 2012 and May 2013 involved "adult pornographic material". Mr Jackson admitted the findings of the investigation, the panel was told. Live: For more on this and other Essex stories An investigation into Mr Jackson's internet use found he had viewed pornography on 1,296 occasions. The panel also heard how Mr Jackson, who was employed by Essex County Council but seconded to the North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a senior practitioner, "no longer wished to work as a social worker". Mr Jackson was dismissed following an internal disciplinary hearing in August 2013. His appeal against that dismissal was dismissed. Essex County Council has yet to comment on the case.

A senior social worker who viewed adult pornography more than 1,000 times using a work computer has been struck off.

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Warren Gatland's 41-man squad for the British and Irish Lions Tour of New Zealand this summer.

Iwan Wyn Lewis of Penygroes, Gwynedd, had been sectioned at Ysbyty Gwynedd after allegedly assaulting his mother. The 36-year-old was visited by an officer in April 2016 about his bail arrangements, which a doctor said could have added to his distress. His body was found in the Menai Strait on 2 May. Mr Lewis was receiving treatment at the hospital's Hergest unit and was later moved to the Cynan ward where he received the visit from the officer. Speaking at the inquest in Caernarfon on Thursday, consultant psychiatrist Dr Olufemi Adebajo said he was "extremely unhappy" about the visit. "I don't think the police should be able to come to the ward without special permission," he said. Asked by coroner Nicola Jones whether the conversation with the officer could have added to Mr Lewis' agitation and distress, Dr Adebajo said: "It's quite possible - even likely". He said he had known Mr Lewis for more than two years and never considered him to be a suicide risk. The day before his death, he had asked staff for extra medication because he said he was feeling agitated, but they did not change his dosage because they could see no sign of agitation. On the evening of 2 May, Mr Lewis told staff he was going to the shop, but 45 minutes later his body was found in the Menai Strait. The inquest continues.

North Wales Police has been criticised at an inquest for sending an officer to speak to a hospital patient with paranoid schizophrenia.

The drugs – 0.04g of cocaine with a street value of about £3 – were found in a bag in a glove compartment. Ahmad Zeidan, 20, claimed he was tortured into signing a confession after being arrested in December. He denied the drugs belonged to him and said the confession document was in Arabic, which he did not understand. Zeidan was studying at the Emirates Aviation College in Dubai at the time of his arrest. He claimed he was in a car with men he did not know well when the drugs were found. Following his arrest, he alleged he was held incommunicado for several days, was hooded, beaten and threatened with rape. The justice charity Reprieve said it had uncovered evidence of a systematic pattern of torture in UAE prisons and had sent a dossier to the UN special rapporteur on torture on behalf of 19 prisoners. Kate Higham, a legal investigator at Reprieve, said: "The UAE must urgently reconsider Ahmad's case, while the British government must do all it can to push for his release." A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are aware that a British national has received a custodial sentence in the United Arab Emirates. We are providing consular assistance."

A student from Reading has been jailed for nine years in the United Arab Emirates for possessing cocaine worth less than £5.

Mr Justice Colton backed legal action by construction company FP McCann Ltd. It brought the action after failing to land the deal to design and build the A8 dual carriageway between Belfast and Larne. That was despite it submitting the lowest bid. With the department also held to be in breach of a duty to the firm, compensation will be assessed at a later date. FP McCann issued proceedings over the tender for the work it submitted in 2009 as part of a joint venture with Balfour Beatty in a public procurement process run by the DRD's Road Service. The consortium, referred to as BBMC, did not secure the contract on the grounds that it had submitted an abnormally low tender, the court heard. Lawyers for FP McCann claimed it had been unlawfully denied the work and should be entitled to damages. The judge said there had been a clear breach of duty by the defendant in respect of its consideration of the BBMC bid. Adjourning the case for further submissions in assessing the scale of payout, he added: "The defendant's breach of duty should be marked by a meaningful award to reflect the loss of opportunity to the plaintiff to be awarded a significant and potentially lucrative contract."

The Department for Regional Development breached public contract regulations in rejecting a tender for a road contract worth up to £100m, a High Court judge has ruled.

Tries from Macgraff Leuluai, Ah Van and Chris Bridge gave Widnes a 14-6 half-time lead, with Cas loanee Paddy Flynn responding against his parent club. Flynn scored another early in the second, but Ah Van, Lloyd White (2) and Joe Mellor tries made it 38-12. Despite three Cas tries in four minutes - Larne Patrick, Luke Gale and Flynn's hat-trick score - Widnes held on. The Vikings' victory had looked assured when Mellor took advantage of Castleford indecision on a short kick-off, running straight through to help them to a 26-point lead. But, having lost nine of their previous 10 matches, their defence creaked as they let Patrick, who has just signed a three-year deal to move from Huddersfield after his loan spell, in for a try. Gale and Flynn - on loan at Castleford from the Vikings until the end of the season - made it a nervy finish, but the Tigers suffered their fourth consecutive home league defeat. Widnes moved above Wakefield into seventh, while Castleford remain in sixth, one point above the Vikings. Castleford: Solomona, Monaghan, Crooks, Webster, Flynn, McShane, Gale, Jewitt, Milner, Patrick, Moors, McMeeken, Massey. Replacements: Millington, Springer, Tickle, Cook. Widnes: Hanbury, Thompson, Runciman, Bridge, Ah Van, Mellor,Brown, Cahill, White, Buchanan, Whitley, Dean, Leuluai. Replacements: J. Chapelhow, Manuokafoa, Walker, Heremaia. Referee: J Smith

Patrick Ah Van scored two tries on his return from a five-match ban to help Widnes to victory at Castleford.

The former Barcelona and Ajax forward died of cancer, aged 68, on Thursday. His family say they will hold a private funeral for the three-time European Footballer of the Year, while a public memorial will also be organised. "It has touched us deeply that Johan was such an inspiration to many of you," said ex-Manchester United midfielder Jordi in a statement. "On behalf of my mother, sisters and the rest of the family I would like to say thank you for all the love, kind words and memories that have been shared with us, since yesterday but also over the past months," added the 42-year-old, who played under his father at Barcelona. Cruyff, who led Barca to their first European Cup in 1992 and also managed Ajax, is widely considered to be one of the world's greatest ever players. Figures from the world of football, Dutch politicians and royalty were among those to pay tribute on Thursday.

Jordi Cruyff has expressed thanks for the tributes to his father, Dutch footballing great Johan Cruyff.

The runaway critter was spotted on top of the house in Cambridgeshire. Fenland Animal Rescue was called in, but it was "a bit of a wrestle as he was not the friendliest of raccoons", said the charity's Josh Flanagan. "That said, I've never met one before, and we don't train in raccoon rescue techniques," he added. They are hoping to locate the animal's owner. Click here for more news from Cambridgeshire "Raccoons aren't native to this country, so he must have escaped from somewhere," Mr Flanagan said. "You can imagine their surprise when the householders saw one on their roof. "The woman thought her husband had lost the plot, but when she looked out, there it was, staring back at her through the window." With the animal jumping from the house to a garden shed roof, it was a short game of "cat and mouse" as Mr Flanagan tried to catch him. "At one point I was sat on the rooftop with him, and we were both eating bananas. I don't think I'll ever experience anything like that again, but it's why I do this job," he said. Eventually the animal was brought down safely, using a control pole. A few days after its ordeal, the racoon is settling in - but "causing havoc" - at the rescue centre's Whittlesey base. "He's a devilish boy, a bit vicious," Mr Flanagan said. "They look all cute and adorable, but they're not." If no one comes forward to claim him, he will be moved to a specialist rescue centre "where he can live his life in a safe and secure environment with other raccoons to call friends".

A woman thought her husband had "lost the plot" when he woke her up to tell her there was a raccoon on their roof.

It became one of the most successful drama shows on British television. Rees starred as the spirited servant Demelza, who married Cornish tin mine owner Ross Poldark. Something of a Downton Abbey of its day, and a contemporary of ITV's popular Upstairs Downstairs, up to 15 million viewers tuned into the BBC's Sunday evening costume drama. A story of love and greed among sweeping landscapes, Poldark was set in the 18th Century and based on books by Winston Graham. It ran for two series between 1975 and 1977. Co-starring Robin Ellis and Ralph Bates, it was shown in 22 countries. Fellow Welsh actress Ruth Madoc told the BBC: "Angharad was a lovely, gentle woman and very pretty. "Poldark was a landmark series which everyone remembers so well." Before the TV series which made her name, Rees had appeared in the 1972 film Under Milk Wood with fellow Welsh actors Richard Burton and Sian Phillips, along with Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor, and was nominated for a best newcomer award for her role in the film Moments (1974) with Keith Michell. An acclaimed acting career on stage, screen and radio followed. TV credits included Dennis Potter's Joe's Ark, Remington Steel, a BBC adaptation of Shakespeare's As You Like It and Trainer, a drama series set in the world of horse racing. She also appeared in the cult horror film Hands of the Ripper and plays such as A Winter's Tale, Richard II, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. For her radio work, she won the Prix Italia for Florent and the Tuxedo Millions in 1982 and was nominated for a best actress award in 1985. However, she turned her back on acting when her eldest son Linford was killed in a car crash on the M11 in Essex in 1999, aged 26. At the time, Rees and husband, Dynasty actor Christopher Cazenove, said they were "devastated". Linford had recently gained a postgraduate degree in philosophy from Cambridge. Speaking to the South Wales Echo newspaper two years later, Rees said she was "distraught" following Linford's death and threw herself into her "therapeutic" passion for jewellery design. "I was about to open the shop when my son died," she told the newspaper. "I became very reclusive. I used to go there every day and work. It was a creative thing and I could lose myself in it." Her talent led to a successful fine jewellery business, with a shop in Knightsbridge. Her pieces featured in the film Elizabeth - The Golden Age. It wasn't her first venture in the business world. In the early nineties, Rees set up her own company to teach relaxation techniques, helping executives, sports stars and academics. "I like having something on the go. I'm not a lady who lunches," she said in the interview. After her divorce from Casanove, who died in 2010, she married David McAlpine, of the construction family in 2005. Despite stepping away from the acting spotlight, she remained an active supporter of the arts. She also did poetry readings and recited at the gala opening of the Welsh assembly in Cardiff in 1999. Although born in London, Rees moved to Cardiff as a baby with her Welsh parents, growing up in the suburb of Rhiwbina and attending the local infants school. Her late father Professor Linford Rees was an eminent psychiatrist, originally from the Burry Port area of Carmarthenshire, while her late mother Catherine was from the Swansea Valley. Rees maintained the link with the city she grew up in by becoming an honorary fellow of Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Ruth Madoc added: "I knew her very well socially back in London and we worked together from time to time. "We did a poetry reading in the Grand Theatre in Swansea about 12 years ago. "I haven't seen her for some time and hadn't realised she was so ill." She is survived by her husband, and her son Rhys, 35. Her family released a statement saying they were "deeply saddened" to announce her death "after a long battle with pancreatic cancer". "She will be greatly missed by her family and friends," they added.

Welsh actress Angharad Rees, who has died of cancer at the age of 63, was one of the best-known faces of the 1970s thanks to her role in Poldark.

The Mako-type mackerel shark was recovered on Barmouth Beach on Friday. Also known as sharp-nosed mackerel sharks, they are usually found in tropical and temperate seas. An average mako will grow up to 10ft (3m) in length, can swim in excess of 30mph and can weigh up to 300lbs (135kg).

A dead shark has been found washed up on a beach in Gwynedd.

Regulator NHS Improvement had wanted to publish data on the scale of hospital deficits but was advised against it by the government. NHS Improvement said it was "disappointing" the results could not be published until after the election. The Department of Health and the Conservative Party did not comment. In a statement, NHS Improvement said a date for the publication of the figures had to be agreed with the Department of Health, but this had not been done when the election for 8 June was called. "We sought advice and clarification in the hope that a date for publication could be agreed but it was clear, after discussions with the department, that this would not be permitted without breaching Cabinet Office guidance. "It is disappointing, but the financial results for the provider sector will have to be published after the general election." The financial state of the NHS in England has been debated intensely. In the 2015-16 financial year, hospitals and other trusts ran up deficits totalling £2.4bn. The latest figures covering the three months until the end of March will confirm the deficits for the most recent financial year, 2016-17. They are usually published ahead of NHS Improvement board meetings with the next one due before the end of May. It is understood that NHS Improvement wants to publish the figures in line with normal practice, which should be within the next week. But Whitehall officials have advised that because of so-called purdah rules there should be a delay until after polling day. The purdah convention limits civil service announcements during election campaigns. Some have argued that the rules are too restrictive. Dr Mark Porter, BMA council chairman, said: "The government is clearly running scared, refusing to face up to the funding crisis that has put the NHS at breaking point. "Delaying the release of the figures won't magically solve the very real problems our health service is facing." Dr Mark Holland, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: "The general election and purdah appear to be putting a number of important NHS decisions on hold. "I would argue that it is only right and just that important data pertaining to the NHS in England is published. " Shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth said: "It's a cover-up to deny the public the true picture of the NHS. "We demand full transparency so everyone knows the real state of the NHS when casting their vote." NHS England caused some raised eyebrows at the start of the campaign by announcing that the monthly performance figures, including A&E waiting times, due on 8 June would not go out then because it was polling day. A spokesman said the figures would be published on 9 June on the advice of the national statistician. Meanwhile, leading scientists, in a letter co-ordinated by the Science Media Centre, have written to the head of the civil service, Sir Jeremy Heywood, calling for clarification of the purdah rules. The signatories said that the public "are being denied access to the best experts" because university researchers felt unable to provide comment to journalists. Liberal Democrat health spokesman Norman Lamb said: "It would be wrong to try and hide this vital information until after the election. "The public deserves to know the scale of the financial crisis facing the NHS before they vote."

The publication of key financial performance data from the NHS in England will be delayed until after the election, the BBC understands.

As three-time African champions, the first African nation to win football gold at the Olympic Games and the most successful country at the Fifa U-17 World Cup with five titles, Nigeria have trophies to back up the claim. Throw in their seven titles at the African Women championship and same number of titles in the U-20 African Youth Championship, and you get the picture of a nation that has consistently been in the top tier of African football. But Nigeria have been on a downward spiral in the past two years and their failure to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations is a confirmation of decline. The Super Eagles will sit out the finals in Gabon as they did in Equatorial Guinea last year after winning the 2013 edition in South Africa. It was only three years ago that Stephen Keshi led the team to the Nations Cup title and he also steered them to the last-16 at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Nigeria's fall since then has been rapid and the tragic comedy that it has become speaks volumes about the state of the game in the country. Football in Africa's most populous nation has been plagued by the Nigerian Football Federation's failings; a bitter leadership crisis, in-fighting over the presidency, instability in the coaching role and political and financial problems. 'Nigeria's failure is inexcusable' Former international winger Segun Odegbami, a key member part of Nigeria's team that claimed the country's first Nations Cup title in 1980, believes success on the pitch will not return unless they "sort things at the administrative level". "It is inexcusable that the great Super Eagles will not be at the biggest tournament in Africa twice in a row," Odegbami told BBC Sport. "I don't think that we've had the kind of administration that would have shepherded football development so that we can fulfil our true potential. "We've not had the best quality in the last two football administrations with all the controversies and in-fighting. Clearly nothing good comes out of that kind of situation, but sadly it's a reflection of the state of our football." Instability in the coaching role has led to the NFF appointing six managers since 2010 - Shaibu Amodu, Lars Lagerbäck, Austin Eguavoen, Samson Siasia, Stephen Keshi and Sunday Oliseh. Odegbami insists there needs to be consistency in the coaching department, but warns that only competent administrators can stop the Nigerian game from drowning in mediocrity. "Until the foundation is strengthened and properly reinforced everything that you build on it will collapse the way it has this time around," he said. "Yes it [poor results on the pitch] has everything to do with the way the coaches have been shuffled like musical game of chairs. "Now the NFF president has said he wants a foreign coach but who are the foreign coach that will come here? "These are all journeymen. The top coaches will not come to Nigeria - they will just come, milk the country, live in Europe, collect big money and will not do anything. "We are in a big mess created by the NFF board and I don't know how we are going to come out of this with the 2018 World Cup coming soon. It's a failure on the part of the administrators. "Unfortunately we are no longer one of Africa's football powerhouses. If we do not qualify for the Nations Cup two times in a row, how do you call yourself a giant?" 'Nigerian heroes abused by administrators' Another former international Taribo West, who played in two World Cups and won Olympic Gold in 1996, believes Nigerian football lacks an impartial football body. The former Inter Milan, AC Milan and Derby County defender feels the NFF has seemed intent on destroying the reputation of Nigerian football, along with their own. "Those managing football have disrespected our coaches and players," Taribo told BBC Sport. "Look at how dedicated heroes like Siasia, Keshi and Oliseh were treated by the administrators - they were unpaid and abused by those in power. "The problems we are facing now started a long time ago and the slide will continue with these sets of politicians and self-serving people in charge of our football. "Where's the structure for development in our football? The only thing we hear daily are those fighting for power and control of the game. "They lack the technical ability to reshape the country's football and that is the sad truth." The amount of dissenting voices suggests something drastic needs to be done to change Nigerian football. NFF president Amaju Pinnick says he wants quickly to move on by shifting focus to the 2018 World Cup, while at the same time insisting his administration does not suffer from poor organisation, bad management nor administrative deficiencies. Since taking charge of the NFF in September 2014, Pinnick has reiterated his desire to change the way Nigerian football is run. But he has yet to deliver on good intentions and it is time for promises to be delivered. For Nigerian football to move forward, it must find a way to forge an environment that looks after its players, coaches, develop football from the grassroots and has transparent and fair administration.

Without question, Nigeria is one of Africa's biggest and most successful football nations.

Newport's win over Accrington sees the Exiles leapfrog Pools, putting them two points in front with two games remaining. Victory for Barnet, under caretaker boss Rossi Eames, was only their second win in 13 games. But they controlled the match throughout against a side lacking in confidence, belief and ability. John Akinde was denied an opener after 12 minutes when his angled header was tipped over for a corner. From the set-piece Michael Nelson, the Barnet skipper, fired a shot against a post, while Jack Taylor's goal-bound shot was deflected wide. Nathan Thomas got Pools' first shot on target after 64 minutes, failing to test goalkeeper Josh Vickers. And the Bees went ahead in the 66th minute when Akinde turned and powerfully fired an angled drive past goalkeeper Joe Fryer. Simeon Akinola made it two five minutes later, the Bees racing away down the left side and Jamal Campbell-Ryce setting up the substitute. Akinde also missed a penalty, Fryer saving his weak spot kick with nine minutes remaining. Match report supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Hartlepool United 0, Barnet 2. Second Half ends, Hartlepool United 0, Barnet 2. Attempt blocked. Padraig Amond (Hartlepool United) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Foul by Elliot Johnson (Barnet). Carl Magnay (Hartlepool United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Jamal Campbell-Ryce (Barnet) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Substitution, Barnet. Wesley Fonguck replaces Jack Taylor. Charlie Clough (Barnet) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Brad Walker (Hartlepool United). Corner, Hartlepool United. Conceded by Harry Taylor. Attempt missed. Rhys Oates (Hartlepool United) header from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Attempt blocked. Jack Blackford (Hartlepool United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Nathan Thomas (Hartlepool United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Corner, Barnet. Conceded by Matthew Bates. Attempt blocked. John Akinde (Barnet) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Penalty saved! John Akinde (Barnet) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the bottom left corner. Penalty Barnet. John Akinde draws a foul in the penalty area. Penalty conceded by Joe Fryer (Hartlepool United) after a foul in the penalty area. Corner, Hartlepool United. Conceded by Michael Nelson. Foul by Tom Champion (Barnet). Jack Blackford (Hartlepool United) wins a free kick on the left wing. John Akinde (Barnet) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Scott Harrison (Hartlepool United). Attempt saved. Padraig Amond (Hartlepool United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Attempt missed. Nathan Thomas (Hartlepool United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Attempt missed. Scott Harrison (Hartlepool United) header from very close range is close, but misses to the right following a corner. Corner, Hartlepool United. Conceded by Jack Taylor. Goal! Hartlepool United 0, Barnet 2. Simeon Akinola (Barnet) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jamal Campbell-Ryce. Substitution, Hartlepool United. Jack Blackford replaces Nicky Featherstone. Attempt missed. Jamal Campbell-Ryce (Barnet) right footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Goal! Hartlepool United 0, Barnet 1. John Akinde (Barnet) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Curtis Weston. Substitution, Barnet. Simeon Akinola replaces Fumnaya Shomotun. Substitution, Barnet. Tom Champion replaces Ruben Bover. Attempt missed. Brad Walker (Hartlepool United) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Attempt saved. Nathan Thomas (Hartlepool United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Substitution, Hartlepool United. Padraig Amond replaces Lewis Alessandra. Foul by Jack Taylor (Barnet). Rhys Oates (Hartlepool United) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Elliot Johnson (Barnet) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Carl Magnay (Hartlepool United).

Hartlepool dropped into the League Two relegation places as they slumped to a flat home defeat by Barnet.

The project at Ffrwd Farm Nature Reserve, Pembrey, is part of a wider ongoing water vole strategy for south Wales. Natural Resources Wales said the creatures had suffered a huge decline in recent decades as a result of habitat loss, habitat fragmentation and predation by American mink. It is the second release of water voles in the area.

Water voles are being reintroduced at a Carmarthenshire nature reserve.

SolO will take pictures and measurements from inside the orbit of Mercury, to gain new insights on what drives the star's dynamic behaviour. The European Space Agency has signed a contract with Astrium UK to build the satellite, for a launch in 2017. The deal is worth 300m euros (£245m), and the work will be done in Stevenage. With an eye on history, the contract signatures on the legal paperwork were timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of UK activity in orbit. It was 26 April 1962 that Britain became a space-faring nation, with the launch of the Ariel-1 satellite. Esa director Alvaro Gimenez and Astrium executive Miranda Mills shook hands on the SolO project in London's Science Museum, where a model of Ariel-1 is on display . After launch, Solar Orbiter will take itself deep into the inner Solar System, flying as close as 42 million km from the Sun. This close proximity will require the spacecraft to carry a robust shield. "Heat will be a huge problem," says Dr Ralph Cordey, the head of science at Astrium UK. "If it were not protected, the face of the spacecraft would get as hot as 500 degrees - which would be disastrous. "We will use a thick heatshield to reduce the temperature within the spacecraft and its systems down to about room temperature so that all the electronics can operate comfortably." SolO's remote sensing instruments - its imagers and telescopes - will look though slots which have shutters that can be closed when no observations are being made. The mission is designed to enhance our understanding of how the Sun influences its environment, and in particular how it generates and accelerates the flow of charged particles in which the planets are bathed. This solar wind can be very turbulent, and big eruptions on the solar surface will create major perturbations in the wind. When this stream of particles hits the atmosphere at Earth and the other planets, it triggers spectacular auroral lights. "Solar Orbiter's mission will tell us how the Sun creates the heliosphere, which you can think of as its atmosphere," explained solar physicist Dr Lucie Green from University College London. "The heliosphere is hot and it expands out into space for about 17 billion km. "We don't really know how it's formed and how it varies with time, but Solar Orbiter will get really deep into that atmosphere to see where on the surface the emissions are coming from, to ultimately understand how the great bubble is made." To sample the solar wind as it comes off the surface, Solar Orbiter has five in-situ instruments. The probe's orbit will also take it high above the plane of the planets so it can see some of the processes at play on the Sun poles. And the speed of SolO around the star means it will be able to follow events and features that would normally rotate out of view of Earth-based observatories. At the heart of the endeavour is a desire to understand better the causes of what solar physicists call "space weather". Big storms on the Sun that hurl billions of tonnes of charged particles out into space can disturb electromagnetic fields on Earth, resulting in communications interference and, in extreme cases, damage to power lines and satellite electronics. Scientists would like to be able to forecast such events earlier and with more confidence. Solar Orbiter is a joint venture between Esa and the US space agency (Nasa). The latter will supply one instrument, a sensor and the rocket to send the satellite on its way. The project emerged from a competition among European space scientists to find the most compelling medium-class mission to take an available launch slot at the end of the decade. Esa will soon sign off a second such mission, called Euclid, which will investigate the mysterious phenomena known as dark energy and dark matter, which appear dominate and shape the Universe we see through telescopes. The first in a new class of large missions (those costing a billion euros or more) will be selected next week. This is expected to be a mission to study the icy moons of Jupiter. The UK Space Agency is planning a year of celebrations to mark the British space sector's golden anniversary. Jonathan.Amos-INTERNET@bbc.co.uk and follow me on Twitter

British industry will lead the production of Solar Orbiter (SolO), a spacecraft that will travel closer to the Sun than any satellite to date.

Elias Kachunga had put Huddersfield ahead just four minutes earlier with his fifth goal of the season when he combined with Tommy Smith to fire home. Nahki Wells then struck the bar before Jutkiewicz netted the equaliser after the hosts failed to clear David Cotterill's dangerous free-kick. The draw kept Huddersfield third, while Birmingham moved up to seventh. Huddersfield started much the brighter side and Birmingham goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak was forced to save long-range shots from Wells and Chris Lowe. Kuszczak also held onto Jonathan Hogg's 30-yard effort before Smith skimmed the bar with a rising shot as Town dominated possession. But the Blues came to life after Kachunga's opener with Jutkiewicz heading in after Jonathan Grounds kept the ball alive, and they could have won it when Ryan Shotton headed wide late on. Huddersfield's second draw of the season means they have not won in nine home league meetings against Birmingham - a run stretching back to October 1996. Huddersfield manager David Wagner: "I always feel we are able to score and we had some good opportunities. "There was a clear penalty and the free-kick for the goal was not a foul in my opinion, but we have to accept that. Overall the performance was good. "We know that if we stick together and show our identity on the pitch in every game we are competitive in this league." Birmingham manager Gary Rowett: "I would certainly have taken a point after the first half. In the first half we didn't do enough and didn't show Championship quality. "In the second half I thought we grew into the game and we made two brave attacking substitutions. That looked like a very good decision when we scored, but not so good afterwards. "It was a good point gained and another point to build on after the Aston Villa result last week." Match ends, Huddersfield Town 1, Birmingham City 1. Second Half ends, Huddersfield Town 1, Birmingham City 1. Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Jonathan Hogg. Elias Kachunga (Huddersfield Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Diego Fabbrini (Birmingham City). Foul by Jonathan Hogg (Huddersfield Town). Diego Fabbrini (Birmingham City) wins a free kick on the left wing. Attempt missed. Ryan Shotton (Birmingham City) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Greg Stewart with a cross following a corner. Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Tommy Smith. Attempt missed. Michael Hefele (Huddersfield Town) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Aaron Mooy with a cross following a corner. Corner, Huddersfield Town. Conceded by Michael Morrison. Attempt blocked. Nahki Wells (Huddersfield Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Tommy Smith. Offside, Birmingham City. Jonathan Grounds tries a through ball, but Lukas Jutkiewicz is caught offside. Attempt missed. Jonathan Hogg (Huddersfield Town) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Elias Kachunga. Attempt missed. Jack Payne (Huddersfield Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Nahki Wells. Ryan Shotton (Birmingham City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Nahki Wells (Huddersfield Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Ryan Shotton (Birmingham City). Foul by Christopher Schindler (Huddersfield Town). Michael Morrison (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Hand ball by Clayton Donaldson (Birmingham City). Corner, Huddersfield Town. Conceded by Lukas Jutkiewicz. Attempt blocked. Aaron Mooy (Huddersfield Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Jack Payne (Huddersfield Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Stephen Gleeson (Birmingham City). Attempt missed. Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham City) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Greg Stewart with a cross following a set piece situation. Hand ball by Rajiv van La Parra (Huddersfield Town). Substitution, Birmingham City. Greg Stewart replaces David Cotterill. Foul by Jonathan Hogg (Huddersfield Town). Diego Fabbrini (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Goal! Huddersfield Town 1, Birmingham City 1. Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham City) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jonathan Grounds with a headed pass following a set piece situation. Attempt blocked. David Cotterill (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Foul by Aaron Mooy (Huddersfield Town). Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Nahki Wells (Huddersfield Town) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Aaron Mooy. Attempt missed. Jack Payne (Huddersfield Town) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Chris Löwe with a cross. Foul by Jonathan Hogg (Huddersfield Town). Diego Fabbrini (Birmingham City) wins a free kick on the left wing. Goal! Huddersfield Town 1, Birmingham City 0. Elias Kachunga (Huddersfield Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tommy Smith. Substitution, Birmingham City. Diego Fabbrini replaces David Davis.

Lukas Jutkiewicz's 73rd-minute header earned Birmingham City a hard-fought point against Huddersfield Town.

Media playback is not supported on this device United are unbeaten in 14 Premier League games but have drawn their past three and been sixth in the table after each round of matches since 6 November. "Playing to win, having the responsibility to win, and coping with the pressure of winning is something that has to belong to your natural habitat," said Mourinho. "For some guys, it doesn't." Six players in the Old Trafford club's first-team squad have not won a domestic league title or major international tournament - Luke Shaw, Matteo Darmian, Jesse Lingard, Ander Herrera, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford. Mourinho did not name any individuals but, speaking before Sunday's trip to champions Leicester (16:00 GMT kick-off), he said his squad contains players who "need time to go out of a comfort or a protected zone where they don't think the aim is to win". Meanwhile, midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has been added to United's Europa League squad after being left out for the group stages. The 32-year-old former Germany captain will now be available for the last-32 tie against St Etienne later this month. Having signed four players last summer, United did not buy anyone during the January transfer window - but Mourinho has identified the men he wants in the summer. In recent seasons, United have become embroiled in negotiations with Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and forward Gareth Bale, and midfielder Cesc Fabregas when he was at Barcelona, but the Mourinho says he will not chase "impossible" transfers. "I know what I want and I am very realistic," said the Portuguese. "I know what are the impossible targets and I don't like my club to participate in them. "It is a waste of time. It is a gift to the agents to help them improve their situation." Simon Stone, BBC Sport Given they have been in sixth place since early November, there is a real possibility that United will fail to qualify for the Champions League for a second successive year. That would cost them more than £20m in sponsorship income due to a clause in their £750m, 10-year deal with Adidas, but is unlikely to impact on their ability to attract top-class players because of Mourinho's reputation and the club's ability to pay top salaries. Mourinho's priorities will be to bring in at least one "game-changing forward" and bolster his defence significantly. Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has been heavily linked, although United officials have played down a story from France that personal terms with the 25-year-old have already been agreed. A formal move for Benfica's Victor Lindelof is anticipated after United ruled out a January move for the 22-year-old Sweden defender due to his near £40m buyout clause. Monaco defensive midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is also of interest to Mourinho, with England winger Ashley Young and Schweinsteiger top of the list of likely departures.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says certain members of his squad need to realise the importance of winning.

The 27-year-old joined the French Top 14 club in 2015 and was a member of the side which beat Quins in the European Challenge Cup final in May. South Africa-born Catrakilis has previously played for Super Rugby franchises Southern Kings and Stormers in his homeland. He also won the Currie Cup twice with Western Province. "The fly-half position is hugely influential in the game and Demetri has all the physical and mental attributes required to dominate at the highest level," Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston said. "Our ability to secure this signing already is a reflection of our commitment to focus hugely on Harlequins' recruitment needs for the future." Quins have not disclosed the length of Catrakilis' contract at The Stoop.

Harlequins have agreed a deal to sign Montpellier fly-half Demetri Catrakilis ahead of the 2017-18 season.

Profits fell to £14m compared with £32m a year earlier. That fall is partly due to the costs of last year's serious cyber attack, which cost the company £42m. Dido Harding, TalkTalk chief executive told the BBC: "We have significantly increased our spending on security. We take this extremely seriously." Talktalk lost 101,000 subscribers in its third quarter after the attack, which resulted in the personal data of nearly 160,000 people being accessed. The data haul netted email addresses, names and phone numbers. 21,000 unique bank account numbers and sort codes were accessed in the attack. There have been six arrests in the UK connected with the hacking, all of them of individuals under 21 years old. Ms Harding said: "I am actually very encouraged by the way the business has bounced back so strongly in the last quarter. "The customer base has really stabilised and this is testimony to the fact that our customers really appreciated our open and honest approach and how we tried to look after them through the cyber attack." She added that Talktalk's customer "churn" - the turnover of customers - has been the lowest in TalkTalk's history, suggesting customers are satisfied with the company's service. TalkTalk says total revenues grew 2.4% to £1.83bn in the 12 months to 31 March.

Telephone and broadband provider Talktalk saw profits more than halve following a hack attack on its systems last October.

The suspension came a day after Germany's Lufthansa said it would suspend its services to the country. The German company said Venezuela owed it millions in ticket revenues. Oil-rich Venezuela has been hit hard by the global drop in oil prices and suffers from high inflation and a chronic shortage of basic goods. Several airline companies have said that currency controls in Venezuela made it impossible for airlines to convert their earnings into dollars and send the money abroad. In a statement, Latam airlines said it would suspend its operations to Caracas airport "temporarily and for an unspecified time". It said flights on its Sao Paulo to Caracas route would end first, within days, and the other routes it runs to Caracas from Lima and Santiago would be halted by the end of July. Strict currency controls were first imposed in Venezuela in 2003 by late President Hugo Chavez. The restrictions were further tightened two years ago, forcing several airlines to reduce their operations in the country as they struggled to repatriate billions of dollars in revenue held in the local currency - the bolivar. Some airlines are now requiring passengers to pay their fares in dollars. Venezuela's government says it is using its foreign reserves - which are now scarce - to pay for essential items such as medicines and industrial machinery. Recently Coca-Cola said it would be halting production of some of its soft drinks because of a lack of sugar while the tyre and rubber products company Bridgestone also ended its more than 60-year relationship with the country.

The largest airline in Latin America, Latam, says it is suspending its flights to Venezuela because of the worsening economic situation.

Daphne Koller, president of Coursera, said the necessary technology was available but universities had been hesitant about their "reputation". So far, online courses have mostly offered certificates for short courses rather than full degrees. Prof Koller says online degrees can be "more affordable and accessible". Founded in California four years ago, Coursera has become one of the world's biggest providers of "massive, open, online courses" - known as Moocs. The online platform has 20 million students following courses from about 145 prestigious universities and institutions around the world. But most of the online courses have been short units that give students a certificate, rather than a full degree or credits towards a degree. Prof Koller, speaking at an educational technology conference in London, said the next stage for online learning would be leading universities offering mainstream undergraduate courses online, with invigilated exams and full degrees. "I'm absolutely convinced that will happen - and it will be a lot earlier than 10 years. The societal need is there. "A full-blown undergraduate degree - I'd be surprised if that didn't happen within five years. "Will it be fully online? Or will it have some residential components? That remains to be seen." Prof Koller said the technology had kept improving, but universities had been held back by the "protection of the brand" and not wanting to be seen to move away from personal tuition. "It's the perception we need to break, it's not the technology that's been the barrier," she said. In terms of supervising exams for distance learners, she said that webcams are "surprisingly hard to beat". Prof Koller said concerns about impersonal online learning were often built on an unrealistic image of traditional campus-based teaching - and that most students are not "walking on lawns next to ivy-clad buildings". "It's a false comparison to think it's either anonymous online teaching or else a cosy armchair and individual tutors. "When you have a lecture hall with 300 people, you're not getting personal interaction." Online learning should not be compared "with some utopian ideal of 10 people sitting around in a seminar room engaging deeply with an instructor". Prof Koller says that online learning is going to become the route for students who want to improve their qualifications but who cannot afford the time or money to study for a campus-based degree. "Many working adults have obligations, they have a job, a family, a mortgage, they can't go back to school." In countries such as India, with ambitious targets to expand higher education, Prof Koller says the authorities will have to use online universities, because there is insufficient capacity in bricks-and-mortar institutions. There are also efforts to use online learning to teach refugees, such as those displaced by Syria's civil war. Coursera has announced a partnership with the US State Department to help refugees to access online courses to improve their job chances, such as English language lessons or computer coding. It would remove any costs from studying, such as fees for certificates showing the completion of courses. More stories from the BBC's Global education series looking at education from an international perspective and how to get in touch Coursera was founded four years ago, part of a wave of online university projects that were claimed to be about to revolutionise higher education, making it cheaper and more accessible to students around the world. Many millions signed up for free short courses - but Prof Koller is predicting another stage with online learning being incorporated into formal fee-charging degree courses from mainstream universities. There are already many online degrees offered - but Prof Koller says that in the past, such distance learning was seen as something "respectable universities do not engage in". There are signs that this change is already beginning to happen. The UK's online university platform, Futurelearn, has announced a project with the University of Leeds, in which course units studied online will count as credits towards an undergraduate degree. Students from this autumn will be able to take course units online and cut the cost of tuition fees for a geography degree. Peter Horrocks, chairman of Futurelearn, described this as a "breakthrough moment". Futurelearn has been created by the Open University, a longstanding provider of degrees by distance learning. But the big change will be if leading, campus-based universities begin to compete for mainstream, undergraduate courses online. Another major US online university network, edX, is launching a project this autumn allowing online course units to be used as building blocks towards a full degree. EdX is offering a range of online courses from Arizona State University - and if a student passes eight of these, costing $200 (£150) each, it counts as the equivalent of a first year at university. Coursera has launched two online postgraduate courses with the University of Illinois, at a much lower price than their conventional counterparts. Prof Koller says the past four years has seen a rapid rise in the numbers of students wanting to study online, but a slower reaction from universities in offering fully fledged online courses. "We thought that the change in academic institutions would be more rapid," she said. "Universities are not the most nimble of organisations." That change could now be approaching, she says, with universities working out their strategies for a potentially huge market. The hype around Moocs might have faded, but the big impact could be about to begin.

Leading universities will offer fully accredited undergraduate courses online within five years, says the co-founder of a US online university network.