Trevor Timon, 31, hit 30-year-old Oliver Dearlove while the victim and his friends were talking to a group of women in Blackheath, south-east London, in August 2016. Timon admitted manslaughter but was cleared of murder at the Old Bailey. He was also given five years on extended licence as he was considered a "significant risk" to the public. Mr Dearlove died hours after the attack, which happened after he had struck up a friendly chat with the women, who had been out celebrating a birthday with Timon. How lives are devastated by a single blow Timon demanded to know what they were discussing and told his victim "if you don't get out of my face I will knock you out", the court heard. He then punched Mr Dearlove in the side of the head with his left fist, sending him to the ground and knocking him out. A post-mortem examination found he died from bleeding to the brain. Judge Mark Dennis QC told Timon, who had a history of violence, Mr Dearlove had presented no threat and the punch was an "unprovoked and gratuitous act". "This was a senseless death that occurred as a result of an act borne out of a flaw in your character which in the past has seen you display unnecessary violent conduct to others when, for reasons best known to you, you have become annoyed or wound yourself up," he said. "Oliver Dearlove was a young man of fine character with a long and promising future ahead of him. His loss in such senseless circumstances has, as the court has heard, caused untold misery for his family and those close to him." "Many lives have been turned upside down." Speaking before the sentence was handed down, Mr Dearlove's girlfriend Claire Wheatley broke down in tears as she described her heartbreak at losing her "Mr Right". The nurse described him as the "most gentle, kind and relaxed person I have ever known and a true gentleman which is why so many people liked him." She said the couple had been making plans for the future before the "dreaded knock on our door". Miss Wheatley added: "We are all familiar with the phrase 'a broken heart', but unless you have experienced some form of loss or sadness it is difficult to understand how this truly feels. "On August 28 2016, I was unfortunate enough to learn its true meaning. "The difference is my heart is not broken, it feels more like it has been obliterated." Mr Dearlove's mother Joy Wright told the court: "No parent should have to make the decision to switch off their child's life support. "Timon may as well have used a gun or knife, the damage he did. He then just walked away casually without a thought or care for what he had done. "I think of Oli every morning when I wake and dream of him in my sleep. I see him as a baby, a schoolboy and as the smashing young man he had become, such a gentle unassuming soul." In a letter

Summary: A man who killed a banker with a single punch in a "senseless" and "unprovoked" attack has been jailed for six years.


The funds, which had been sent from abroad, were frozen amid accusations that campaign groups were hurting India's economy. The money, totalling more than $272,000 (Â£179,000), was frozen in June 2014. Greenpeace has called the ruling a victory of democracy and free speech. Greenpeace India said the government had "arbitrarily barred" it from receiving foreign funds from Greenpeace International and Climate Works Foundation in June 2014. The Delhi High Court directed the home ministry to unblock the funds in September 2014 but Greenpeace India said it did not receive the money. Tuesday's ruling means the funds will be released with immediate effect, the group said. "This is a vindication of our work and the role that credible NGOs (non-governmental organisations) play in support of India's development," Samit Aich, Greenpeace India's executive director, said in a statement. "This is a strong signal from the judiciary that the government must cease its campaign of harassment of civil society" he said. India's government can appeal against the decision in a higher court. The BBC's correspondent in Mumbai, Yogita Limaye, says Tuesday's ruling only pertains to the specific funds frozen in June and does not affect the order the government has in place to prevent Greenpeace and some other NGOs from getting other funds from abroad without the clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The order came after an Indian intelligence report last year accused several campaign groups of stalling development projects by carrying out protests against their environmental impact.

Summary: An Indian court has ordered the government to release thousands of dollars in funds belonging to the environmental pressure group Greenpeace.


Student Melanie Road was 17 when she was attacked as she made her way home from a night out in Bath in June 1984. Her body was found in front of garages. Christopher Hampton, 63, of Staple Hill, Bristol, appeared before the city's crown court earlier on Tuesday. Mr Hampton was remanded in custody and told he will face trial on 9 May next year. The father-of-three, who is being held at HMP Bristol, spoke only to deny the single charge of murder. Prosecuting, Kate Brunner QC told the court the trial was expected to last up to four weeks. Melanie had been out with her boyfriend and friends to the Beau Nash, a nightclub in Kingston Parade. She left the club at 01:30 BST on June 9 and was last seen alive by her friends a short time later in Broad Street. Last year, Melanie's mother Jean and sister Karen spoke about the impact the murder has had on them. Mrs Road wrote an open letter to coincide with the 30th anniversary of her daughter's death, appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Summary: A man has denied murdering a teenager who was stabbed to death more than 30 years ago.


Chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw, publishing Ofsted's annual report, said this was leading to "serious inequalities" for millions of children. Ofsted is launching a league table ranking local authorities according to inspectors' ratings of schools. Sir Michael said: "The inequalities for local children are stark." Figures published by the education watchdog show that in some areas there is a less than 50% chance of a good or outstanding school - compared with more than 90% in others. The report also highlighted concerns about the quality of further education colleges, saying that for the second year running, Ofsted did not judge a single college to be outstanding for teaching and learning. Ofsted's annual report said schools in England were getting better, with 70% of schools now rated good or outstanding compared to 64% five years ago. An extra half a million pupils were now being in taught in good or better schools, it said, but almost 2.3 million children were still attending a "small minority" of schools that are less than good. And the gap in standards between authorities facing similar challenges was too wide. "That's why I intend from January to use Ofsted's new regional structure to inquire further into areas that are performing badly," said Sir Michael. "We need to find out what is happening and inspect where necessary. We will also work with local areas to support then and help them link up with best practice." Source: Ofsted, % of pupils attending good or outstanding primary The report gives the example that a child living in Derby or Doncaster has only half the chance of attending a good or outstanding primary or secondary school compared with a child living in Wigan or Darlington. It says a parent in Coventry has only a 42% chance of sending their child to a good or outstanding state primary compared to a 92% chance for a parent living in the London borough of Camden and 91% in Barnet. "There are differences between local authorities with similar demographics," Sir Michael told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. "We'll be looking very carefully at what's happening in those local authorities with the same sort of population, with similar levels of deprivation, similar numbers of children on free school meals, where one particular local authority does extremely well and another one doesn't. "We'll be asking a question - why is it parents in some parts of the country have less than a 50% chance of getting their children into a good primary school where there are other parts of the country where that chance is over 90%?" Ofsted's rankings illustrate these differences by ranking councils in terms of the inspection judgements made about schools in their areas, including academies which are outside of local authority control. That will increase pressure on local authorities at the bottom of the table. Teachers' unions also warn that this is likely to be used by the government in a further push for schools to leave local authorities and become academies. Source: Ofsted, % of pupils attending good or outstanding primary "Naming and

Summary: Families' chances of having a good local school depend too much on which part of the country they live in, warns England's education watchdog Ofsted.


Armed police were seen outside a house in the street on Friday morning. Police said a 30-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B controlled drug and possessing a class B controlled drug with intent to supply. The man remains in custody.

Summary: A quantity of suspected cannabis and imitation firearms have been seized by police during a search of a house in Frank Street in east Belfast.


Dennis Clift, from Chelmsford, Essex, grabbed two-week-old Charlie O'Sullivan from the wreckage of a BMW on the M6 in Warwickshire in 1999. Ever since he has received a Christmas card from the O'Sullivans and wants to return the gesture. Searches with local authorities and on social media have come to nothing. "I've tried everything, Facebook, Devon County Council, but I can't find them," he said. Mr Clift, who was a breakdown recovery man at the time, was travelling back from Birmingham when he saw Jane O'Sullivan's car in flames on the hard shoulder of the motorway. "Jane had been in the car with her two children and a baby was still on the back seat," he said. "I went and rescued him. "I've received a Christmas card every year since and I'd like to send a card back and they've asked me to come down, but I don't where they live." Mr Clift parked his truck across the carriageway to stop the traffic until police and fire crews arrived. Mrs O'Sullivan was treated in hospital for shock and minor burns. Mr Clift, Charlie and Mrs O'Sullivan's 14-week-old daughter Rosie were uninjured.

Summary: A truck driver who saved a baby from a motorway fireball is trying to find the boy's Devon family so he can send them a Christmas card.


Remi Bonfils, Hugo Bonneval and Geoffrey Doumayrou, plus a penalty try, put the home side on course to avenge last week's defeat at Murrayfield. Edinburgh's only first-half reply had been a Jason Tovey penalty at 7-0 down. But tries from Fraser McKenzie, Viliame Mata and Sam Hidalgo-Clyne brought the Scots to within six points. And the visitors were left to rue a poor first-half and two conversion attempts that struck a post. Edinburgh remain top of their qualifying group, but Harlequins will overtake them should they win their game in hand on Saturday at home to bottom side Timisoara Sarcens of Romania. Stade Francais applied early pressure and it paid off when hooker Bonfils went over for the opening try, with Jules Plisson converting to establish the lead after 12 minutes. Ben Toolis thought he had replied for Edinburgh, but the TMO deemed it no try for a double movement on the lock's approach to the line. Tovey did reduce the arrears with a penalty, but Bonneval's try edged Stade Francais further in front. More home pressure told with a penalty try, converted by Plisson, and a costly yellow card to Edinburgh prop Simon Berghan for the scrum infringement. Stade Francais were now well in control and it was followed, within five minutes, by another try, this time by Doumayrou, and another Plisson conversion. It was the home side's turn to have someone in the sin bin following Sylvain Nicolas' ruck infringement three minutes before the break. McKenzie made the man advantage tell shortly after half-time, forcing his way over from close range, but Tovey's conversion attempt rebounded off the upright. Edinburgh had fought back from 20-3 down at half-time to win 28-23 at home and, when Plisson crossed the line but had a try ruled out by the TMO for an infringement by Sekou Macalou, they sensed their chance again. Blair Kinghorn crossed the line for Edinburgh only to have the ball knocked out of his hands as he was about to score. Mata did slide over to reduce the deficit, with Tovey successful on this occasion. Hidalgo-Clyne gave Edinburgh hope of victory with a try with two minutes left on the lock, but Duncan Weir's conversion hit a post and time ran out for the visitors. Stade Francais: Bonneval, Sinzelle, Doumayrou, Danty, Raisuge, Plisson, Daguin, Felsina, Bonfils, Slimani, Pyle, Pape, Ross, Macalou, Parisse, Nicolas. Replacements: Arias for Doumayrou (58), Steyn for Plisson (64), Zhvania for Felsina (58), Burden for Bonfils (66), Melikidze for Slimani (58), Nicolas for Ross (35), De Giovanni for Nicolas (59). Not Used: Coville. Sin Bin: Nicolas (38). Edinburgh: Kinghorn, Hoyland, Allen, Dean, Brown, Tovey, Hidalgo-Clyne, Dickinson, Ford, Berghan, McKenzie, B. Toolis, Du Preez, Watson, Manu. Replacements: G. Bryce for Allen (27), Weir for Brown (49), Dell for Dickinson (58), Cochrane for Ford (58), Carmichael for McKenzie (59), Mata for Manu (59). Not Used: McCallum, Kennedy. Sin Bin: Berghan (28). Referee: Dudley Phillips (Ireland).

Summary: Edinburgh suffered their first defeat in European Challenge Cup Pool 5 despite a spirited second-half fightback at Stade Francais.


The soap star earlier tweeted that the medication she was taking had stopped being manufactured. A show source then confirmed that she would be "taking time off" from her role as Liz McDonald in the long-running ITV drama. An ITV spokesperson said Ms Callard was set to return to work in May. The actress confirmed to a fan on Twitter the latest update in her health battle. She said that her medication had been pulled from production as it yielded "no profit", and added: "Saw a new Doctor today. Got hope! X". Callard, 59, also told her followers: "Had a good day today, things are on the up! Thank you for being there!!!!! X" She had tweeted earlier that she had "been battling the demons of depression" and thanked fans and fellow stars for their support. The actress has been open about her struggles with mental health and in an interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan in 2014, said she had tried to take her life "maybe half a dozen times". She said: "It wasn't a cry for help at all. I'd known for quite a while that I wasn't myself, but I didn't really know what to do about it." Source: Mind

Summary: Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard is set to return to the ITV soap next month after revealing she had "hope" in her battle with depression.


Media playback is not supported on this device Bradford Bulls were liquidated on Tuesday after the Championship club's administrators were unable to find a suitable buyer. The RFL has said the new Bradford side will take the place of the old one in the second tier but start the season with a 12-point deduction. They have set a deadline of Monday, 9 January for bids to be submitted. A decision is then expected within two weeks and, should an agreement be reached, the new Bradford side would play their first competitive game against Hull KR on Sunday, 5 February. Jamie Peacock, who captained Bradford to their last Super League title in 2005 before joining Leeds, believes a reformed Bradford club can be successful if they can get through what is likely to be a tough spell in the short term. "They had the same situation in 1963, reformed in 1964 and were winning trophies again within about five years," former England captain Peacock told BBC Radio 5 live. "That may be more difficult this time, but I think they've got more chance of being successful now it's not saddled with the debts it's had. "This year will be a difficult year for the club and whoever starts the club up again, given the handicap of losing 12 points. "But if they can spend within their means this year and go hard again in 2018, there's no reason why can't become successful again."

Summary: The Rugby Football League says it has received 10 expressions of interest in creating a new club in Bradford.


The measures include the installation of concrete roadside barriers to protect tennis fans outside the venue. The Met Police says the plans will also see firearms officers in and around the grounds and a mobile unit which can "respond to emerging incidents". Tournament organisers say there has been a "proportional uplift" in measures introduced in past years. About 7,000 people were queuing outside the All England Club on the first day of the championships. Wimbledon said the use of the barriers was part of "enhanced measures" this year and would provide "visible physical security". They have been placed along the route people take as they make their way to and from the tournament as well as in the public queuing zone. The Met Police said it "continually develops and refines plans for this type of event and planning has been under way throughout the year". "We have put together a proportionate policing plan with a significant number of resources to support the club to deliver a really safe, secure competition," said Supt Jo Edwards. "Our plans are based on a number of factors, including the threat level and recent events in London and the UK." Vehicles were driven at pedestrians on Westminster Bridge in March, on London Bridge in June and near a Finsbury Park mosque later the same month. Supt Edwards said officers will be working in uniform and plain clothes during the two-week event. Police also warned the public against pick-pockets and touts selling unauthorised tickets. Wimbledon has published security advice on its website, saying there would be extensive searches of people, bags and vehicles and urging spectators to allow plenty of time for entry. The tennis club has continued its ban on spectators bringing in selfie sticks or any "objects or clothing bearing political statements". Source: Wimbledon

Summary: Security at Wimbledon is being stepped up after the recent UK terror attacks involving vehicles hitting pedestrians.


Lipstick Under My Burkha was earlier refused certification because it was too "lady oriented" and contained sexual scenes and abusive language. The film examines the lives of four women from small town India. The appeals board has given the film an adult certification and asked the directors to make some cuts. The film, starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Ratna Pathak Shah, had its world premiere in Tokyo a few months ago and has since then won several awards at global film festivals. The appeals board said the film would be granted adult certification with "voluntary and some additional cuts and deletions". It also asked the filmmaker to mute a few Hindi words - including one referring to prostitutes - from a couple of scenes, a report said. The Central Board of Film Certification had earlier complained that the film "has abusive words, audio pornography [meaning phone sex], and a bit sensitive touch about one particular section of society [implying it could hurt Muslim religious sentiments]". The film's director Alankrita Shrivastava had described the ban as an assault on women's rights, and challenged it in the appeals court. She told the BBC's World Tonight programme that the censors were "bothered" by the film's female point of view. Film censorship in India has always been quite erratic but the censor board has faced increasing criticism in recent years from the film industry, which accuses it of being irrational, making decisions on an ad hoc basis and being in conflict with India's changing society, says the BBC's Geeta Pandey. Last year, India's censor board had asked the makers of a Hindi film, Udta Punjab, to make 94 cuts, including removal of expletives, references to cities in Punjab and any shots of drugs being consumed, ironically in a film about drug abuse. But director Anurag Kashyup and other producers decided to challenge the order in a Mumbai court, which eventually allowed the film's release with just one cut - a shot of lead actor Shahid Kapoor's character urinating in a crowd. In 2015, the censor board asked the producers of Hindi thriller NH10 to shorten the duration of a violent scene that showed honour killing, had the word "lesbian" muted in romantic comedy Dum Laga Ke Haisha and banned erotic romance Fifty Shades of Grey despite the producers offering to make cuts. The board also shortened the duration of two kissing scenes in Daniel Craig's Spectre before giving it an adult certification.

Summary: An appeals board of India's film censor authority has cleared an award-winning Hindi language film for limited release.


The 28-year-old could make his debut for Leeds against the Bees on Tuesday. Diagouraga joined the Griffin Park side in July 2010 and made 190 league appearances for the club. Leeds head coach Steve Evans told BBC Radio Leeds: "We're looking forward to his contribution not only tomorrow but for over many months and years." Scottish Championship leaders Rangers had wanted to sign Diagouragega, but a deal could not be concluded with Brentford. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Leeds United have signed French midfielder Toumani Diagouraga from Brentford for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year contract.


Opposite him, behind a small curtain, a sailor who suffered third-degree burns when a boat engine blew up grits his teeth as the dressing covering most of both legs is gingerly replaced. Here, in this tiny charity-run clinic on Antigua's south coast, this is just a regular day for the volunteer medics operating where government facilities fall short. Amid gasps of breath, Sinclair West, who the team believes probably has lung cancer, says he would be dead without this place. The former security guard is one of about 1,000 visitors who flood annually into the donation-dependent clinic, open and on call almost every day of the year. In addition to providing maritime emergency coverage across 500 sq miles (1,300 sq km), the Antigua & Barbuda Search and Rescue team (ABSAR) has become a lifeline for those on land too. People in the sailing hub of English Harbour, which attracts thousands of tourists each year, know better than to call 911 in the event of a crisis. The seven-digit phone number to reach ABSAR has become as familiar as their own. By the time a state ambulance has negotiated its way across potholed roads from the capital St John's, it will have taken 25 minutes to get here, inconvenient for a victim of a minor fall, fatal if it is a heart attack. Mr West has been a daily fixture at the clinic, a short walk from his house, for months. "He has something in his left lung," ABSAR director Jonathan Cornelius explains, "and he can't get enough oxygen, so he comes and spends several hours here a day using ours. "The hospital won't facilitate giving him oxygen at home. "During his last stay there, they put a tube in his chest which they removed before discharging him, leaving an open wound. We spent three months dressing it for him. "His is not an isolated case," Mr Cornelius continues. The reason? A woeful lack of resources and, some say, a lack of care. "We were quite shocked to see how poor the facilities are at the hospital," remarks a visiting medical student, "and the staff really didn't seem in a hurry to do much." Antigua's chief medical officer Dr Rhonda Sealey-Thomas said efforts were under way to augment the hospital's emergency services, including extra staff and the establishment of a dedicated urgent care centre, while $10m (Â£7m) had recently been spent on new high-tech equipment. ABSAR also responds to about 30 search-and-rescue calls a year, anything from missing scuba divers and overdue fishing boats to yachts marooned on reefs, fires and even seasickness. It also plays a vital role in the numerous annual sailing regattas Antigua is famous for. Yet it does not receive a cent from government, save for duty-free concessions on equipment, and is entirely reliant on donations and a smattering of fundraising events to bridge the annual $75,000 it needs to function. Generous benefactors have helped ABSAR acquire its ambulance, two boats and fire truck. Its miscellany of medication is gifted by visiting yachts. Every single one of its dozen

Summary: Sandwiched between a bookcase of medical literature and a stack of promotional t-shirts, an elderly man sits slumped in a chair, one frail hand gripping the mask administering his daily fill of oxygen.


Costa, 27, was sent off during his club's 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Everton last week, ruling him out of Saturday's game with West Ham. Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink said on Friday that Costa has a problem with a tendon in a hip muscle. Spain are away to Italy in Udine on 24 March before facing Romania in Cluj three days later. Athletic Bilbao forward Aritz Aduriz, 35, has replaced Costa as Vicente del Bosque's squad build-up to this summer's European Championships in France. Aduriz has scored 17 goals in 28 La Liga games this season. The Spain squad features six Premier League players. Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea and midfielder Juan Mata are included along with three Chelsea players - defender Cesar Azpilicueta, midfielder Cesc Fabregas and winger Pedro. Manchester City midfielder David Silva is also named. Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Porto), David de Gea (Manchester United), Sergio Rico (Sevilla). Defenders: Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique, Marc Bartra (all Barcelona), Sergio Ramos, Nacho (both Real Madrid), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Mario Gaspar (Villarreal). Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Sergi Roberto (both Barcelona), David Silva (Manchester City), Mikel San Jose (Athletic Bilbao), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Isco (Real Madrid), Juan Mata (Manchester United). Forwards: Pedro Rodriguez (Chelsea), Alvaro Morata (Juventus), Aritz Aduriz (Athletic Bilbao), Paco Alcacer (Valencia), Nolito (Celta Vigo).

Summary: Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been left out of Spain's squad for friendlies against Italy and Romania.


But it's 13 years since he left the television series and since then he's carved a hugely successful career in the theatre. His new stage show is about the reggae legend Bob Marley. But he insists, it is "absolutely not" a jukebox musical, where the songs take precedence over the plot. Kwei-Armah, the writer and director of One Love, The Bob Marley Musical, says it is not "sing-a-long-a-Bob", but "a play with music". He admitted though that it was a "delicate" balancing act trying to keep in enough songs the audience will recognise. So hits including No Woman No Cry, Jamming, Three Little Birds and Redemption Song are among 30 tracks that feature in the show. But One Love is not your usual musical hero, womb to tomb story. Instead it focuses on just three years in Marley's life and career, which Kwei-Armah says are "very significant" in "understanding the hero's journey of the man." Following an assassination attempt in 1976, the singer left his home in Jamaica and went to live in London in self imposed exile. While in England he recorded two of his biggest albums: Exodus and Kaya. Kwei-Armah said he wanted to get inside the mind of the man at that time and "show a side of Bob that we don't often speak about." "Bob being a political songwriter, I wanted to look at what were the years when he was tested. What were the years when he might have doubted himself? And I found these years to be that." Marley died of cancer in 1981 at the age of 36. But interest in him shows no sign of diminishing. It is estimated he has sold more than 50 million albums around the world. Time declared Exodus the best album of the 20th Century in 1999. The same year the BBC named One Love the song of the millennium. His Facebook page has more than 70 million fans - and Marley is in the top 15 most popular pages on the social media site. For many, Bob Marley is an idol - a civil rights activist who spoke up for the poor and oppressed. But he was not a saint. And Kwai-Armah says he does not gloss over Marley's womanising and drug use. He says he portrays him "warts and all". He adds: "I don't need any hero to be an angel." The singer Mitchell Brunings is playing the title role. Born in Surinam, but raised in The Netherlands, he was a backing vocalist in a Marley tribute band, before entering the Dutch equivalent of the television talent show, The Voice. He sang Redemption Song and his performance went viral on YouTube. As a result, Kwai-Armah cast him in the lead role. It is his UK stage debut and he is feeling the pressure to do Marley justice. "He has a very big following, a lot of his followers are fanatical about their devotion to him, which I understand because I am one of his followers myself. I don't want to do anything to damage his image." Marley's

Summary: You may know Kwame Kwei-Armah best as the paramedic Finlay Newton in the BBC's Casualty.


The 62-year-old briefly took charge of the Swans prior to Francesco Guidolin's appointment in January. Swansea had been in the relegation zone when Guidolin came in, but he led the club to a 12th place finish in the Premier League after winning seven and drawing four of his 16 games in charge. "It's been a bit traumatic considering the success we've had," Curtis said. "I think we probably lost our way as much as anything, but certainly it is a shot across the bow. It's probably the first season we've struggled for any of length of time. "But 47 points, and certainly the run at the end there when we had some terrific victories and some really good, strong performances as well. "We showed that we are still a very, very good team. It's just a reminder how tough this league is." Swansea sacked Garry Monk in December following a run of win in 11 Premier League games, before Curtis was placed in interim charge. Guidolin was taken to hospital in March, hours before Swansea's 2-1 win at Arsenal. The Italian also missed their 1-0 win over Norwich after receiving treatment for a chest infection. But the former Udinese, Parma and Monaco coach recovered to help stabilise the club and will remain as manager next season after agreeing a two-year contract. Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has admitted the club's proposed takeover by US investors may not be completed until next season, with the club previously hoping the deal would be done by the end of 2015-16. "I'm sure that's going to play a big part in what we do as a club in terms of bringing people in," added Curtis. "I think that probably needs to be resolved quite quickly. We're talking about maybe a little bit of uncertainty again. But it sounds as if it is going to be sorted out fairly quickly. "We've sorted the manager situation out, we know that we are going to be in the Premier League next season so hopefully there would be a better season to come, not only next season but hopefully the seasons ahead."

Summary: Swansea City coach Alan Curtis says the turbulent 2015-16 season was "a shot across the bow'' for the club.


It comes shortly after the 120th anniversary of Jane Haining's birth in Dunscore in June 1897. Magda Birraux attended the Scottish Mission boarding school in Budapest, Hungary between 1933 and 1939. Ms Haining was arrested by the Nazis while looking after Jewish girls at the school and died in Auschwitz in 1944. Ms Birraux said: "She was wonderful and looked after all of us very well, morning and night. "She was even-tempered, tall, strict but fair and always set a good example. "Miss Haining had a very good sense of justice and always treated the pupils (Jews and Christians) equally." Ms Birraux, the daughter of small business owners, enrolled as a boarder when she was 12. She said the matron was a highly competent financial manager who arranged weekend excursions for "her" girls for "no extra charge". Ms Birraux, a Hungarian-Christian, said: "No girl was ever dismissed on account of her parents being unable to afford fees. "Miss Haining kept uniforms which girls had outgrown and gave them to less well-off parents." The former pupil, who now lives in Lausanne, Switzerland and attends the Scots Kirk, said the boarding house was run independently from the school, which had 12 teachers. "The pupils were taught secretarial skills, English, German and Hungarian," she recalled. "We went skating in the winter, to gymnastics lessons, museums and to the cinema to watch films starring Deanna Durbin, Shirley Temple and Judy Garland. "Miss Haining took us for long walks in the woods and to tearooms for tea and cookies. "She paid for everything." Ms Birraux said Jewish children in Budapest were discriminated against from 1933 but the matron, who started working at the school in 1932, made sure that the girls in her charge "were not affected". "She loved these girls very much and was like a second mother to them," she added. "Many of them were separated from their parents and so Miss Haining wanted to give them all the love that she could." Ms Birraux recalled that boarders rose at 06:30 and had to bathe in cold water to save the school money. "Lessons began at 8am and the first one was Biblical Knowledge," she said. "Miss Haining always said grace before each meal. "And when we had lunch at 12.30pm, she would examine our hands and nails before we ate to ensure they were clean." The Church of Scotland advised missionaries to return home from Europe during World War Two. But Ms Haining repeatedly refused and wrote: "If these children need me in days of sunshine, how much more do they need me in days of darkness". Ms Birraux said she remembered the day she heard a minister at the school arguing with Ms Haining over her determination to stay in Budapest. "We had a minister called Mr Knight (Rev George AF Knight) and he lived in the house with his wife and child before the war broke out," she recalled. "He told Miss Haining that he was joining the Army as a chaplain and asked her to give up her job, leave everything

Summary: A 96-year-old former pupil of a Scots missionary who died in Auschwitz has shared her memories of her "second mother".


Japan's nuclear plants had been switched off after the meltdown at the Fukushima plant in March 2011 caused by a tsunami following an earthquake. More than 100,000 people were evacuated from the surrounding area. This switch-back-on will be the first of many. But, after one of the most shocking incidents in nuclear power's history, four experts talk to the BBC World Service Inquiry programme about whether we can continue to live with the technology. Tatsujiro Suzuki was vice-chairman of the Japanese government's Atomic Energy Commission at the time of the Fukushima disaster. He is now director of the research centre for nuclear weapons abolition at Nagasaki University. "I thought [Fukushima] would be the end of the nuclear industry in Japan: it was very shocking. "I personally felt very responsible for the event and I felt very sorry for the Fukushima people. It was not just a technical issue. This kind of accident has a serious social, ethical, political impact on their lives. "We expected that there would be no such serious accident in Japan. In our culture if you speak of the devil he will show up. So you better not speak the bad thing. There's no Japanese translation of the word 'risk', so there's no 'risk analysis' or 'risk assessment': we call it 'safety analysis', 'safety assessment'. "In the public mind there was no clear connection between the peaceful use of nuclear energy and nuclear weapons. Most people in Japan are against nuclear weapons, but the majority of the public were not against nuclear power. "As you saw pictures of the explosion and people evacuating from their homes and becoming concerned about radiation, people started to think this could have the same impact as nuclear weapons. Finally, people started to realise radiation is radiation. "It is a huge, huge loss of public trust. It's going to take a long long time to recover it." Miranda Shreuers is director of the Environmental Policy Research Centre at the Free University in Berlin. She was asked to join the commission to determine Germany's nuclear policy after the Fukushima disaster. "Germany had always looked at Japan as a peer, a country of similar technological capacity, so the question was really, could something like that happen in Germany? "After Fukushima, Germany reached something that you don't find in many other countries that have nuclear energy: a cross-party consensus that nuclear is not the future. That lies with other areas, with energy efficiency, with smart cities, with new technologies. "We're going to phase out nuclear energy and, at the same time, phase out of other fossil fuels: so a double phase-out, that really is historic. "Germany has a history of division, so there was always concern that there could someday be new conflict, and concern about the connection between conventional nuclear and military purposes of nuclear. "That contributed in the 1970s to the development of an environment peace movement and anti-nuclear movement that came together in a much stronger way than it did in most other places. "The best thing that Germany can do is to present

Summary: As Japan restarts its nuclear power industry four years after the Fukushima disaster, have we learned to make peace with the technology?


Rules on minimum staffing mean volunteers in north west Sutherland cannot use their fire appliance. Community leaders say greater flexibility is needed in crew numbers and training. SFRS says it will not cut back on safety, but is introducing new ways to train up more firefighters. Fire stations throughout the Highlands and Islands depend heavily on volunteers who are paid a retainer and a call-out fee to attend incidents. But the fire service is struggling to keep numbers up and local councillors claim fire cover is at dangerous levels, particularly in the Lochinver area where the locally-based fire appliance cannot be used due to lack of staff. The councillors are urging SFRS to relax the rules so that at least some willing volunteers can attend emergencies. Caithness councillor and former senior police officer Matthew Reiss said it was time for the fire service to review its rules on the required make-up of fire crews. "For example, if you are trapped in your car in a road accident the fire brigade insists that four firefighters must be on the fire engine before it physically leaves the station," he said. "As a retried police officer my view would be to do what you can. If one police officer is available he or she would go to that call, and the same for the ambulance service." In Lochinver, local community council chairman David Slator said the four weeks of training required to sign up as a retained firefighter puts many people off volunteering. "Ultimately, you want the fire service personnel to be safe and to have had the adequate training," he said. But he added: "There is a feeling that in small remote communities is there really the requirement to have the same levels of staffing and training as you do in an urban setting. "That is an issue, I think, when it comes to recruitment, the levels of training required does influence the number of people coming forward or number of people who have come forward who have then been prepared to continue to that training." The SFRS said it cannot cut corners on training but area manager John Macdonald is looking at ways to make it more accessible for people living and working in rural areas. He said: "Firefighting is an inherently dangerous and risky activity and therefore it would be wholly inappropriate for me to reduce the level of training that is designed to make these people safe when they respond to incidents. "What I can do though, and there is some flexibility for me to do that, is to look at how we deliver the training. "There is some scope for me there to look at perhaps a more modularised approach to how we deliver training and take the training to the individual." Mr Macdonald also said money was being invested in the fire service which would bring benefits to cover in the Highlands and Islands. He added: "This is a service for the community by the community and we need people to step forward and help protect the communities in

Summary: Calls have been made for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to change requirements on firefighters in remote and rural areas.


Species that pollinate crops or fight pests are at risk of disappearing, putting food production in jeopardy, according to the team. The research brings together millions of wildlife records spanning 40 years. It suggests conservation efforts should focus on certain areas, they add. Dr Tom Oliver of the University of Reading, who led the research, said it was the biggest and most comprehensive report ever assembled for any country in the world. "By standardising records from an army of amateur biologists across the country, we have amassed an impressive array of data, giving us our most complete picture yet of the state of Britain's wildlife," he told BBC News. "The picture that emerges is of an increasingly fragile system, particularly in species that do vital jobs for humans. "Unless efforts are made to reverse some of these declines, we face a future where we will be less confident that we can effectively grow our food." The researchers looked at records of the changing fortunes of more than 4,000 types of plant and animal living in England, Wales and Scotland between 1970 and 2009. Species such as bees, dragonflies, grasshoppers, ladybirds, plants and mosses were put into groups based on the role they play in nature. Groups providing pollination and pest control benefits had undergone declines while those involved in functions such as decay or mopping up carbon emissions were more stable. Plants and animals regarded as of cultural importance to humans, such as birds, butterflies and hedgehogs, also fared badly. Prof James Bullock, of the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology in Oxfordshire, a co-researcher on the study, said conservation efforts should focus on the areas where there was strong evidence of declining fortunes. "Conservation actions, such as wildlife friendly farming, can avoid the loss of biodiversity and the resulting erosion of the pollination, pest control and other benefits we derive from nature," he said. And Dr Oliver said there were a number of measures that individuals could take to help to improve the future for wildlife in the British Isles. They include: The study is published in the journal Nature Communications.

Summary: Britain's wildlife is in an increasingly fragile state, with animals carrying out vital jobs for farmers being lost more rapidly than others, say scientists.


Bryony Nierop-Reading's home fell into the sea in Happisburgh, Norfolk, during the 2013 tidal surge. She spent years battling with North Norfolk District Council which said she did not have planning permission to live in a caravan on a nearby field. The 71-year-old has a home further inland but it is occupied by her daughter and son-in-law. Bryony Nierop-Reading moved into her 1930s bungalow on Beach Road in 2008. As the cliff-face eroded, virtually all of her neighbours moved out in 2010 after accepting compensation from the local authority. But Ms Nierop-Reading refused and by 2013 her bungalow was left teetering on the cliff edge. After losing her case with the district council, Ms Nierop-Reading's caravan was flattened. She spent the weekend moving her belongings into a nearby container provided by the council. "There's a lot of mess. I've already filled one six cubic metre container yesterday and I'm waiting for another to be delivered today. I'm in total shock", she added. Ms Nierop-Reading said will be living in a motor home on a field she owns for the next week or so while she continues to clear everything up. The council has been approached for comment.

Summary: A woman whose bungalow was destroyed by the sea has moved out of her temporary home after losing a planning row.


McLaren executive director Zak Brown said he regarded the 17-year-old Englishman as "a fabulous prospect". Norris won two Formula Renault 2.0 titles last season and will move to the European Formula Three series in 2017. Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen have previously raced in that category. Norris said he was "immensely excited" about joining McLaren, whose F1 race drivers this year are double world champion Fernando Alonso and novice Stoffel Vandoorne. "It's hopefully taking me another step closer to reaching my goal of competing in Formula 1," he said. "I'm honoured to become part of such a prestigious F1 team and to be brought in alongside some very good drivers and experienced people." Norris will be mentored by McLaren development driver Oliver Turvey, who McLaren describe as the "linchpin" of their F1 simulator programme. McLaren have also retained Japanese Nobuharu Matsushita, a protege of engine partner Honda, will race again in GP2 and be McLaren's F1 test and development driver. Dutchman Nyck de Vries, 22, who raced in GP3 last season, is also still on McLaren's books but his programme this season has not yet been finalised.

Summary: McLaren have signed British teenager Lando Norris to their young driver programme, with a view to developing him towards a Formula 1 career.


His side are second in Group F, two points behind leaders England, and the visiting boss says they are only focused on a victory. "We expect an aggressive opponent and we have to be the same," Katanec said ahead of Sunday's World Cup qualifier. "We must concentrate on the second ball." Slovenia are unbeaten in the last seven internationals since a 1-0 loss to Turkey in a friendly last May, while the Scots lie second bottom of Group F after gathering only four points from four games. But Katanec insists he will not be fooled into thinking the contrasting fortunes will automatically give his side the edge in Sunday's game in Glasgow. "Scotland are at home, so they will be the favourites, but we want the win because, in this group, one point is not enough," he said. It is a match described by his opposite number, Gordon Strachan, as a must-win for Scotland, but Katanec thinks Sunday's hosts have been unlucky so far. "They are not as bad as their results suggest and some of the goals they have conceded so far have been unlucky," he insisted. Slovenia captain Bostjan Cesar echoed his coach's thoughts on the Scottish style. "They are aggressive all over the pitch, but they have good players," said the 34-year-old Chievo defender. "They tend to play long balls, so the second ball is going to be very important for us. "We expect a tough match." The expected attendance at Hampden is only 25,000 - less than half capacity. Cesar experienced the Hampden roar with Slovenia in 2004 and thinks it will be a boost for his side if the home fans stay away in numbers. "If the stadium is not full then that could be a plus for us, but we still have to do our thing on the pitch," he said. Cesar is hopeful of exploiting a defence that have shipped an average of two goals per game. "They are aggressive all over the pitch and have good players, but maybe their weakness is at the set-pieces because they leave too much room for the opponents to score at that time," he said.

Summary: Slovenia must match Scotland's aggression if they are to take three points from Hampden, according to head coach, Srecko Katanec.


Bolt is expected to be named in the 4x100m relay squad when the official announcement is made on Wednesday. He had previously ruled himself out of the 100m and 200m individual races as he was recovering from a foot injury. The 27-year-old won gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. I have received lots of requests, invitations and messages of support from my fans in Scotland who are looking forward to a great event Bolt announced last week that he intended to make himself available for the Games despite an injury-disrupted season. "I am available for selection for the Commonwealth Games and have submitted the relevant documentation," he said in a statement on his website. "I do not wish to take the place of anyone who qualifies in an individual event, but am available for relay duty if the selectors feel I can be an asset to the Jamaican team in Glasgow," Bolt added. "I have received lots of requests, invitations and messages of support from my fans in Scotland who are looking forward to a great event." Bolt did not attempt to qualify in the 100m and 200m at the Jamaican Championships, which took place last weekend, as he has not yet returned to full fitness. He has never raced in the Commonwealth Games, having missed the events in Melbourne in 2006 and Delhi four years ago. However, speaking at the IAAF Centenary Gala in Barcelona last November, he declared his interest in competing in Glasgow. "That's the only title I don't have, so I think it's something I'd like to go for, even if I do just one event," Bolt said. Jamaica took silver behind England in the men's 4x100m relay in 2010 but, led by Bolt, won the World Championships last year. The heats of the event will be held at Hampden Park on Friday, 1 August, with the final the following evening. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has been lobbying for Bolt to compete. Peter Murphy, a spokesman for the CGF, said in January: "We're in constant touch with his management. "The case we'll make is that the Games offers an opportunity to break records that have been standing for decades. "Usain has won medals at every major event, except the Commonwealth Games. He will get an unbelievable welcome. Glasgow will grind to a halt." Glasgow 2014 ambassador Sir Chris Hoy echoed that view. The six-time Olympic gold-medal winning cyclist said: "I think it's crucial to the success of the Games when the big names turn up and support them. "It's still a big deal for them to be Commonwealth champion. I'm sure Usain wants to be here and take the medals back to Jamaica."

Summary: Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has been selected in the Jamaica team for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.


Michael O'Neill's men had already reached the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams, but needed the Republic of Ireland's 1-0 win over Italy to confirm it would be they and not Turkey playing Wales next. "Northern Ireland are more physical than Turkey," said Coleman. "They get the ball forward quicker - that's where their strength is." Coleman added: "They are superbly organised and defensively so difficult to break down. They are excellent from set-plays." Wales sealed top spot in Group B with a stunning 3-0 win over Russia, following an opening victory over Slovakia and narrow defeat to England, while Northern Ireland lost 1-0 to both Germany and Poland in Group C but progressed thanks to a 2-0 win over Ukraine. Coleman says his players ended their alcohol ban with a barbecue party for family and friends after their superb performance in the group stage. "It was great as we had not had a beer since we had been in camp," said Coleman. "Some of the senior players came to me in the dressing room as we had one can of beer each in the dressing room. "They came to be and said 'can we have one beer back at the hotel? Then we will call it a night as we are playing on Saturday'. I didn't have to say 'don't be stupid' or anything. They took care of that. "Then it was a great atmosphere at the hotel, all the kids were there. We all needed it. "The chefs did the food. I don't trust any of us. I have done a few barbecues myself in my garden, but I am not sure I could give the type of burgers I dish up to our lads." Midfielder Joe Ledley fears he may have run out of celebratory dances following the routines that went viral on social media after qualification was secured in Bosnia-Herzegovina last October, and again in Toulouse on Monday. Ledley's routine following the win over Russia has been viewed more than 175,00 times on BBC Sport Wales' Facebook page. "I had them in the locker," said Ledley. "Obviously my mates back home know the dance moves and what I'm capable of doing. "I just needed the occasion and Russia was that. I just wanted to enjoy it. But I'm not sure what I've got left!" Pick the XI that you think can take Wales far at Euro 2016 - and then share it with your friends using our team selector.

Summary: Manager Chris Coleman says Wales will be prepared for Northern Ireland's physical approach when they meet in the last 16 of Euro 2016 on Saturday.


Former Royal Marine Stephen Gough, 55, was found guilty by a jury at Winchester Crown Court of breaching an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo). The order bans him from taking off his clothes in public. He had refused to put on clothes as he left Winchester Prison after being imprisoned for a previous Asbo breach. Judge Jane Miller QC suggested moves should be made to find Gough a closed nudist community to live in to prevent the cycle of imprisonment which has seen him jailed for much of the past eight years. Gough earned his nickname when he completed a naked trek from Land's End to John O'Groats in 2003. A BBC documentary team followed his journey. He had previously argued there was nothing intimidating about him appearing "in his natural human state".

Summary: A man known as the "naked rambler" has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after walking out of prison wearing only his boots and socks.


The rules were tightened earlier this year in the face of soaring property prices, especially in Sydney. Treasurer Joe Hockey said the government now was investigating 195 residential real estate purchases by overseas investors. He warned other investors they should report themselves if necessary. "Foreign investors who think they may have broken the rules should come to us before we come to them," he said. Foreigners must receive approval before buying established homes but can invest in new housing developments. Under the new rules, application fees apply for residential purchases by foreigners while tougher criminal penalties apply for people who break the rules. Mr Hockey said on Tuesday that foreigners who come forward ahead of a 30 November amnesty deadline will be forced to sell their properties but will not be prosecuted. Of the 195 cases being investigated so far, 24 were foreign investors who had voluntarily come forward, he said. "Another 40 cases relate to referrals from the community where members of the public suspect foreign investors may have broken the rules by using complex structures and illegal leasing arrangements to hide foreign ownership. "We want Australia to have more housing stock and foreign investment does help in that regard but not in regard to existing housing," he said at a press conference. However, the treasurer watered down concern that Sydney is facing a housing bubble that could soon burst, noting that demand for housing still outpaced supply. "We are a long way from excess supply," he said. Properties under investigation range from those in Australia's multi-million-dollar prestige property markets to more modest suburban real estate. Last week, Fairfax Media reported that a Chinese property developer had concealed his identity behind an elderly Melbourne couple to buy one of the country's most famous homes, Altona, at Sydney's Point Piper for A$52m ($40m; Â£26m). The Australian Taxation Office received A$37.2m over four years in new funding in last month's federal budget to handle the investigation and its data matching program has already identified one foreign investor who appears to be linked to over 10 properties ranging from a A$300,000 unit to a house worth A$1.4m, according to the government. Authorities are also talking to a UK investor who voluntarily came forward regarding a property purchased for about A$700,000 in Western Australia. A shortage of new houses, generous tax breaks, cheap credit and "hot" money from overseas have seen Sydney house price increases eclipse those of other Australian cities. Sydney house values have risen by nearly 60% since 2009, according to property research group, RP Data. Other research shows the median price tag for a detached house in Australia's biggest city is now 13 times the average wage. More broadly, Australia has the third highest house price-to-income ratio in the world, according to the IMF. Only Belgium and Canada are more expensive. Despite a complex mix of factors driving prices higher, recently, Chinese investors have been singled out for criticism, with Chinese buyers seeming to dominate auction sales in some parts of the Sydney.

Summary: Australians have reported about 40 foreigners who appear to have breached residential real estate investment laws, says the government.


Stuart Hyde, ex-chief constable of Cumbria Police, was put into a medically-induced coma and treated for the viral infection. Mike Pannett, co-director of the 4 Policing consultancy with Mr Hyde, said he was now out of the coma and talking. He said his family thanked everyone for the messages of love and support which had helped them all "so much". Mr Hyde retired in 2013 after being suspended twice from the force, investigated and cleared.

Summary: A former top British police officer is out of a coma after contracting meningitis while working in Abu Dhabi.


With just under 600 objects from the 1820s to 2007 on show, the lid will also be lifted on some lesser-known and often gruesome tales. Evidence from the Metropolitan Police's Crime Museum - also known as the Black Museum - will reveal "London's amazing hidden stories" in an exhibition from October. A briefcase, syringe and poison belonging to the Kray twins, and secret microdot messages that exposed the Portland Soviet Spy ring, are just some of the objects visitors will be able to see that have previously been behind closed doors. A published memoir containing handwritten notes in the margin by Donald Swanson, senior investigating officer on the Jack the Ripper investigation, will also feature in the exhibition. Swanson reveals his personal thoughts, naming Aaron Kosminski as prime suspect for the unsolved murders. "This is an amazing hidden story for London," Museum of London content director Finbarr Whooley said. "For 140 years, the Metropolitan Police has amassed a fascinating collection of real objects and evidence from the UK's most notorious criminal investigations that until now have been behind closed doors." In a case bringing museum visitors up to speed on more modern evidence gathering techniques , a laptop retrieved from the burning car which crashed into Glasgow Airport in a 2007 terrorist attack will also be on show. Despite the laptop being badly burnt and damaged, more than 90% of its data was retrieved, which was used to link the case to the attempted car bomb attacks in London the previous day. Among the more unusual items being revealed are the gallstones of Olive Durand Deacon, a wealthy solicitor's widow who was charmed by entrepreneur John George Haigh while staying at the Onslow Court Hotel in Kensington, west London, in 1949. Little did she know that her new acquaintance already had the blood of five murder victims on his hands. Haigh lured Mrs Deacon to his West Sussex workshop before shooting her in the back of the head and dissolving her body in acid in an act closely resembling a modern day scene from gritty US sitcom Breaking Bad. With no body to be found as evidence, it was down to a shrewd detective who spotted pebbles on the workshop floor - it later transpired these were Mrs Deacon's gallstones. The gallstones will be on display alongside the remains of Mrs Deacon's gloves and handbag. But with all of this intriguing evidence on display, is there a risk of forgetting about the victims and glamorising the crimes? The Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, Baroness Newlove, thinks the exhibition carefully avoids this trap. "I am pleased the exhibition recognises that their voice is central when investigating and prosecuting crimes," she said. Met Police assistant commissioner Martin Hewitt agreed and said: "I'd be very disappointed if anyone went away thinking we were glamorising these crimes." A telling example of evidence that puts the tales of the victims who suffered at the centre of these crimes are artefacts from the 1979 Spaghetti House Siege in Knightsbridge, west London. Hostages were held for five days

Summary: From Jack the Ripper investigation notes to a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne belonging to the Great Train Robbery gang, a fascinating collection of evidence amassed from some of the most notorious crimes in the UK is to go on public display for the first time.


Seven were taken to hospital, two in a serious condition, after the fire at Standon House Care Home in Tamworth, Staffordshire, on Saturday night. The fire was accidental, caused by "poorly discarded smoking materials," Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said. All residents were moved to alternative accommodation, police said. About 20 firefighters were sent to the property, which suffered "very considerable" damage, the ambulance service said. The ambulance service said 16 residents were rehoused within adjacent flats, with a further two people taken by ambulance to other care homes. Emergency services were called to the home in Ashby Road at 23:00 BST and "fortunately, firefighters and staff were able to bring all of the residents out of the building," the ambulance service said. Six people, including the two in a serious condition, were taken to Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield with a further patient taken to Queen's Hospital in Burton. The seven were taken to the hospitals to be "assessed after smoke inhalation," Staffordshire Police said. Insp Beverley Rounds, of Staffordshire Police, said: "We've had a number of calls from people living nearby and we want to thank them for their vigilance and reassure them the residents have been evacuated."

Summary: At least 25 residents were evacuated from a care home after a large fire tore through the property.


Noting that it was exactly 30 years since the end of Brazil's military dictatorship, the soothing official response was that the diversity of views was proof of the strength of the country's young democracy. A tiny flaw in that argument was the presence of some demonstrators who were calling for the military to intervene again, but they were, in fact, a minority. Nonetheless, faced with a poorly performing economy and tainted by a corruption crisis at the state-run oil company Petrobras, the government was harshly criticised at multiple protests across Brazil. President Dilma Rousseff won a tight second-term election victory only last October, and among the protesters were undoubtedly political opponents for whom a Workers' Party government will always be unacceptable. But such a large scale protest could not be left to hang in the air and two ministers were despatched to appear before the TV cameras. The job of Justice Minister Eduardo Cardozo was to deflect the anti-government critics, promising a "package of measures" to address corruption and impunity - key concerns among the protestors. His ministerial colleague Miguel Rossetto was watching the government's flank, promising to listen to more traditional government supporters who oppose plans for austerity measures. Brazilians of all political views have heard talk of a "package of measures" before, most notably following widespread street protests in 2013, only to see little actually change on the ground. And the problem for the government in the months ahead is that it is not in complete control of events that may shift public opinion. In Congress, President Rousseff, lacking the political skills of her predecessor, has struggled to control her governing base, with defiance from the speakers of both the lower and upper houses. She has promised change and a more inclusive approach to governing. The new Finance Minister, Joaquim Levy, is forging ahead with an austerity plan which traditional government supporters fear could jeopardise recent social advances. The 2014 GDP figure is due to come out on 27 March and may at best suggest a year of stagnation in a country which had been growing at 7% in 2010. The continuing scandal at Petrobras is having a corrosive effect on the whole economy, and has drawn in some of the biggest construction firms in the country. The investigation itself is providing a daily litany of negative headlines of arrests and plea bargain statements, and many politicians from the governing coalition are facing investigation. The government says a relentless and independent investigation is proof of their commitment to root out corruption, but the crisis has been damaging. A water shortage in southern Brazilian states, while easing a little due to summer rains, still threatens rationing and even energy shortages. Brazil's democracy is undoubtedly strong, and talk of military coups these days is seen as far-fetched, but the tone of political debate is acrimonious, not least on social media. The combination of a weakened government, a struggling economy and a divided society is not the easiest backdrop for a president whose second term has got off to a shaky start.

Summary: The Brazilian government wanted to react quickly in the wake of Sunday's protests involving a hotly disputed, but undeniably large number of demonstrators.


Is this the end of the legal struggle and what are the ramifications of the judgement? EBT stands for Employee Benefit Trust and, in this case, it refers to a scheme that was widely used by large companies in a bid to avoid tax liabilities. Companies would set up trusts and make cash payments from these trusts in the form of tax-free loans to employees or beneficiaries - thus avoiding the need to pay tax. In many cases the loans were never repaid. Legislation has since been passed outlawing the use of the scheme for tax avoidance purposes. Payments from an EBT are not allowed to be made on a contractual basis but HMRC insist the loans made by the club between 2001 and 2010 were actually employee earnings that should be subject to the normal National Insurance and PAYE contributions. They point to emails and letters between Rangers directors and players' agents and to the fact that none of loans have ever been paid back. Players, managers and even directors received EBTs at Rangers. Stars such as Barry Ferguson and Lorenzo Amoruso benefited from the scheme as did managers Alex McLeish, Dick Advocaat and Graeme Souness. Former owner Sir David Murray was also in receipts of an EBT. Over 80 members of Rangers staff received payments this way. The loans paid to each member of staff differed but a total of over £47m was paid out from the trusts in the years the scheme was in operation. There will undoubtedly be calls for the football authorities to act following this judgement. A Scottish Premier League investigation headed by Lord Nimmo Smith found Rangers guilty of not registering players properly and the company was fined in 2013. Nimmo Smith's judgement was made at a time when the EBT scheme was deemed acceptable by a tax tribunal and he resisted calls for the club to be stripped of honours won during the years the scheme was in operation, saying "Rangers FC did not gain any unfair competitive advantage from the contraventions of the SPL Rules..." It's unlikely the football authorities will have much appetite to sanction another investigation but that won't stop some calling for just that. A spokesman said the Scottish Premier Football League will "take time to examine the judgement in detail and to consider any implications..." Celtic are the only other Scottish club to have used the EBT scheme. They paid the Brazilian midfielder Juninho from a trust in 2005 but have since settled with HMRC. A number of clubs in England also operated the scheme and some have already settled with HMRC. The case was first heard by a First Tier Tax Tribunal in 2012. The tribunal found in Rangers' favour but HMRC appealed. In 2014 that appeal was thrown out by an Upper Tier Tribunal. HMRC then appealed to the court of session in Edinburgh and three judges found in the Revenue's favour. Since the dispute started Rangers were forced into administration and liquidation. In a bid to avoid a tax bill, the club's liquidators BDO decided to

Summary: The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in its fight with Rangers over the club's use of Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs).


After an entertaining goalless 90 minutes Jonathan Bolingi scored what he thought was the winner in the first period of extra-time. But Guinea's Ibrahima Sory Sankhon made it 1-1 in the final seconds of the game to send the tie to penalties. In the shootout Congo's Ley Matampi saved from Mohamed Youla to send Florent Ibenge's side to the final. The victory secures DR Congo's place in Sunday's final to decide the winners of CHAN 2016. They will face either Mali or Ivory Coast, who meet in Thursday's semi-final. DR Congo's best chances in the first half fell to Meshack Elia, who sent a freekick wide of the target, and then to Doxa Gikanji, who scored a spectacular goal against Rwanda in the quarter-finals. This time though, his shot from the edge of the area was pushed away by goalkeeper Abdoulaziz Keita. Congolese defender Padou Bompunga will miss the final after he was booked just before half-time giving him a suspension for two yellow cards in successive matches. Bolingi had chances to score in normal time but one of his efforts found the legs of a Guinean defender and then he failed to connect fully with a more acrobatic effort. In between those efforts, Sankhon got his head to a dangerous looking attack from Guinea, but keeper Ley Matampi saved for DR Congo. With just three minutes left on the clock, Guinea were saved by the woodwork when Gikanji unleashed another fierce shot. The first goal of the match eventually came in the 102nd minute as substitute Guy Lusadisu crossed from the byline and Bolingi found the target with a superb diving header. With just seconds before the final whistle, Sankhon found the equaliser with a shot from just inside the box to send the match to penalties, Guinea won their quarter-final against Zambia on penalties with keeper Keita saving and then scoring the crucial spot kicks. But this time around he was upstaged by his opposite number Matampi, who saved two of the post-match penalties including one in sudden death from Youla to earn the victory. DR Congo won the inaugural CHAN tournament, which is only open to players who play in their own local leagues, in 2009 when it was played in Ivory Coast.

Summary: DR Congo qualified for the final of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) by beating Guinea 5-4 on penalties.


Nicknamed Psycho, the former Nottingham Forest defender played in a World Cup semi-final in 1990 but has signed for a team dubbed "the worst in the UK". Longford AFC, based in Gloucestershire, have lost all 18 games this season, scoring one goal and letting in 179. Pearce said the grassroots game was "essential" to the sport's lifeblood. "I started out in non-league football playing for Wealdstone before joining Coventry City," he said. "So I'm looking forward to working with manager Nick Dawe, and helping a group of talented young footballers achieve their dreams and, hopefully transforming both the dressing room confidence, as well as the on-the-pitch performance, and seeing how far they can go up the league." 179 goals conceded 0-17 Loss at home to Bibury 16-0 Loss away to Lydney Town Reserves 0-15 Loss at home to Quedgeley Wanderers 14-0 Loss away to Woolaston Longford AFC are rooted to the bottom of the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League Division Two. With an awful record and a growing interest from the media, the side has been dubbed "the worst team in England". But that could change following the recruitment of their star January signing, who is expected to train with the squad before playing one game with them. Nick Dawe, Longford AFC manager, said the opportunity would give the side "the best chance possible to go further than we ever have done before". "A year ago we were playing in front of one man and his dog and now we are set to [attract] hundreds for Stuart Pearce's debut," he added. "Stuart knows that there will be no special treatment, he will still need to pay his Â£5 a game subs." Pearce, a winner of 78 England caps, was part of Sir Bobby Robson's squad that reached the last four of the World Cup in Italy in 1990, and the Terry Venables-led side that was eliminated at the same stage of Euro '96. He retired from playing six years after that, having enjoyed spells at Newcastle United, Manchester City, West Ham, Coventry and non-league Wealdstone as well as captaining Forest under the management of Brian Clough.

Summary: England football legend Stuart Pearce is set to come out of retirement aged 53 in a bid to transform the fortunes of a struggling non-league side.


The Rail Accident Investigation Board (RAIB) report blamed the near miss at Hest Bank, Lancashire, last September on the lack of warning from a lookout. Four of the group working at the bridge had to cling to its parapet to keep clear of the train, said the report. Network Rail said: "Our railway is the safest in Europe." "We are always looking at ways to improve safety for the benefit of those who work on the railway and those who travel on it," a spokesman added. The RAIB report said the party, who were working on repairing a sleeper, should have received a warning from a lookout. Instead the controller of site safety had to shout an urgent warning after spotting the train, travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, when it was just three seconds away. "Staff took rapid evasive action, but some members of the workgroup were on the bridge and were unable to reach the designated position of safety, instead pressing themselves against the bridge parapet," said the report. "The last member of the workgroup was not clear of the line until about one second before the train passed." The report said the lookout might have pushed the wrong switch on the electronic system to warn colleagues, might have forgotten to send a warning or their "vigilance had degraded" because it was near the end of the recommended two-hour shift for a lookout.

Summary: Nine railway workers were within seconds of being hit by a train travelling at 98mph, a safety investigation has found.


The remains, believed to be those of a 71-year-old woman, were found in Fenny Bridges, Honiton at about 16:00 GMT on Wednesday, police said. A 66-year-old man is being held in custody and questioned at Heavitree Road police station. The woman has yet to be formally identified but a post-mortem will be carried out later, police said. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found in a van in Devon.


Team GB skier Tim Farr's £5,000 handbike was found after a social media campaign. It had been sold for £150 at a Cash Converters shop in south London. Mr Farr, who was a member of the British Disabled Ski team at the Vancouver Paralympics in 2010, thanked people on social media for finding the bike. On Facebook, he wrote: "Thank you again to all the amazing people, those who I know and don't, who shared my posts in the search of my stolen bike. "It has been an amazing couple of days and has restored my faith in humanity." He said his original call for help had been shared more than 3,500 times and that celebrities and MPs had helped with retweets. The bike was taken from his car parked outside his home near Balham, south-west London, at about 04:00 BST on 21 April. Police retrieved the bike after being alerted via social media by people who had spotted it in the shop. More than £1,700 was raised on a crowd funding website to pay for a new bike for the skier. This money will now be donated to charity.

Summary: A paralympian has been reunited with his specially adapted bicycle after it was stolen from outside his home.


The Ministry of Justice said a number of prison staff were being investigated. An HMP Chelmsford inmate's girlfriend told The Sun they were allowed into a shower room at Broomfield Hospital where they had sex. Chelmsford MP Sir Simon Burns raised concerns about the issue in September and said there should be sackings. In a letter to Sir Simon, the prisons minister Andrew Selous said a full investigation had been conducted. "A number of prison officers will be required to attend a disciplinary hearing which will consider the appropriate action that should be taken against them," he said. "Explicit instructions are also being put in place at the prison that make clear to staff the expected standards of supervision that are required during the time a prisoner is at a hospital. "I hope this letter has been able to reassure you that, whilst it appears that there was an unfortunate lapse in supervision on this occasion, steps are being taken to robustly address the matter and avoid any such repetition." Sir Simon said: "It was a very unfortunate incident which was totally unacceptable. "I welcome the update from the minister and the assurances that measures have been put in place to ensure this does not happen again."

Summary: Officers are facing disciplinary action over claims a prisoner had sex during a hospital visit, the BBC has learned.


The emergency services were called to the home in Minto Crescent at about 09:40 on Saturday. Police are treating the death as "unexplained". A Police Scotland spokeswoman said the inquiry was at a very early stage and appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

Summary: A man has been found dead at a house in Glenrothes, Fife.


The Guardian alleges a payment of about £1m was paid into the account during the race to host the 2020 Games. In March, French prosecutors investigating corruption in athletics widened their scope to include the bidding and voting processes for the hosting of the 2016 and 2020 Olympics. The British newspaper says French police are believed to be studying the allegation. In a statement, the IOC said it had been "in contact with the French magistrates in charge of the investigation on the IAAF [athletics' world governing body] case, and with Wada [World Anti-Doping Agency], since its start". It added: "The IOC's chief ethics and compliance officer will continue to be in contact with all interested parties to clarify any alleged improper conduct. The IOC will not comment any further on the elements of the investigations at this stage." The Tokyo bid first came under scrutiny in January when the second part of a Wada commission report into corruption included a footnote detailing a conversation between another of Lamine Diack's sons, Khalil, and Turkish officials heading up the Istanbul bid team. A transcript of the conversation cited in the report suggested a "sponsorship" payment of between $4m and $5m (£2.8m and £3.4m) had been made by the Japanese bid team "either to the Diamond League or IAAF". The footnote claims the Istanbul bid "lost Lamine Diack's support because they did not pay". Wada's independent commission said it did not investigate the claims "for it was not within our remit". A Tokyo 2020 spokeswoman described the note in Wada's report as "beyond our understanding", adding that "Tokyo's bid was about Japan's commitment to address issues around the integrity of sport". Lamine Diack, the former president of the IAAF, is already being investigated by French authorities. He was arrested last year on corruption and money laundering charges, over allegations he took payments for deferring sanctions against Russian drugs cheats. His son Papa Massata, who was employed by his father as a marketing consultant for the IAAF, is also under investigation, and a warrant for his arrest has been issued by Interpol. Diack Jr has been banned for life by the IAAF but told the BBC in December he and his father were innocent of the claims against them. The IOC overhauled its rules - and regained trust in the integrity of its bidding process - since the 1999 Salt Lake City bribery scandal exposed systematic corruption. In February, Wada commission chief Dick Pound said he was "fairly certain" the IOC was free of organised corruption, but just a month later the French prosecutors opened their investigation into the bidding processes for 2016 and 2020.

Summary: The International Olympic Committee has refused to comment on claims that the successful Tokyo Olympic bid team made a "seven-figure payment" to an account linked to the son of former world athletics chief Lamine Diack.


After 14 weeks in hospital, his weight has increased to 6lb 1oz and his parents - Leanne Hughes and Dale Davies - are hoping to take him home to Connah's Quay, in Flintshire, on Monday. While in hospital they became one of a number of families to test specialist equipment for a new neonatal intensive care centre in Denbighshire. This is 34-year-old Leanne's story. I found out I was pregnant just before Christmas and the pregnancy was going well. I didn't have any horrendous morning sickness, it was quite an enjoyable pregnancy. Just before my 20-week scan I had a little bit of a bleed, but it settled down. Then, after my scan, that's when I had a bigger bleed and I went straight to Glan Clwyd [hospital]. They assessed me and suspected I may go into early labour. Given I was only 24 weeks into my pregnancy, they didn't have the facilities at the unit to take babies that premature so they looked for the nearest available unit and that happened to be Preston, about an hour and a half to two hours' drive away. I got transferred up there straight away and spent about four days in Preston hospital. Then I had a big bleed and it just happened, my waters broke. We were taken to the neonatal unit in Preston and we were there for six weeks before we got transferred back to Glan Clwyd. We only found out we were having a boy at the 20-week scan. It was a bit of a shock to the system, we knew we were pregnant but we thought we had plenty of weeks to prepare and get ourselves ready for everything. We didn't. The only thing we did have was the pram, that was on order. Because it was so early on, we hadn't started to go crazy preparing everything because we didn't want to jinx anything. The doctors in Preston had warned us it would be a bit of a rollercoaster and there would be good days and bad days. We had our ups and downs but he's pulled through and he's been really good. After we had been at Glan Clwyd a couple of weeks and they were happy they knew Jude and what was happening, we started to get involved trialling the equipment. The first thing we were trialling was the new incubators. They were really good and it gave us more confidence when we were looking after him, doing his nappy and stuff like that, getting him in and out. When they're in an incubator you feel not very attached to them. We're staying in the hospital at the moment because I'm breastfeeding. We're trialling some chairs that help with breastfeeding because you need to be comfortable, that's where it comes in handy. Until you've been through it, it's difficult to really understand it. It's good to have other parents there who understand how you're feeling, to reassure each other when somebody is having a bad day. But everybody has their own journey, no baby is the

Summary: Baby Jude weighed just 1lb 12oz when he was born 16 weeks prematurely.


Activists are unlikely to be throwing themselves off the pier in despair. That's not really the Lib Dem way. The party has always thrived in adversity. The conference hashtag is #LibDemfightback. But it will be a bittersweet experience for some party members. "This is bound to be an emotional conference for us," writes Caron Lindsay, editor of LibDem Voice. The party's "brutal" defeat in May is still raw, she adds. "Being with our friends, mulling it all over with laughter, the odd tear and a whole load of gallows humour will undoubtedly help with that." Here is a full rundown of the main speeches and debates. The party is talking up the fact that it has gained 20,000 members since May's general election - and about 2,500 of them are going to be in Bournemouth. This is a record, according to party sources, surpassing the number of party members at the 2010 post-election gathering. "It's going to be a busy, buzzy conference," says Lib Dem activist Mark Pack. But it will still be a very different kind of Lib Dem conference to those we saw during the coalition years. There will be no government ministers speaking from the main stage for one thing. It is likely to feel more sparsely populated too. The corporate lobbyists who flooded into Lib Dem conferences during the coalition years have all but deserted the party. This means the bars and restaurants will be quieter and there will be far fewer fringe meetings. Far fewer journalists too. The party's new leader Tim Farron has long been a darling of grassroots Lib Dem activists but the general public have little idea who he is. He will be under pressure to do something about that this week - and also to stake out exactly where the party stands in the rapidly changing landscape of British politics. He has described the election of Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader as a "staggering" opportunity for the Lib Dems to occupy the "centre ground" and attract back moderate Labour voters and members appalled by their new leader's hard left pedigree. "There's no denying we're at one of the most challenging points in our party's history, but if anyone is going to lead us back, it's Tim," says a party aide. "At conference you'll hear what motivates him, as he tackles the housing crisis, mental health, Europe, business and enterprise, the refugee crisis, and personal freedom." The focus will be on next year's elections in Scotland, Wales and English local authorities - the first real chance to gauge if the party can revive itself. Where exactly does Mr Farron, routinely described as a left-winger himself, and who defined himself as a break from the Tory-leaning coalition years, think the centre ground is? Aides say he is keen to dispel the idea, put about by some commentators, that he is "Corbyn-lite". Party members will be seeking answers at a Q&A session in the main hall on Monday. Mr Farron's keynote address will close the conference on Wednesday. Tim Farron has mischievously let slip that he

Summary: The Liberal Democrats are gathering in Bournemouth for their annual conference - the first since the party lost all but eight of its MPs in May's general election rout.


The 34-year-old, who captained the team for six years, has struggled with a knee injury. McKeever won four Ulster titles and played in three International Rules series for Ireland. "It's has been a great honour to play for Armagh and this is not a decision I have arrived at lightly," he said. McKeever captained Armagh to All-Ireland U21 glory and won Division One and Division Three titles with the county. "It was always my dream to represent Armagh growing up so it's with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from inter-county football," added the St Patrick's Cullyhanna clubman. "Having met with Kieran McGeeney at the end of 2016 after undergoing two operations, I was unsure of my inter-county future but we decided to try and get the body right for one more year. I believe the time is now right to call it a day. "My journey as a county player has been truly wonderful - it has been a privilege to have been involved with such an incredible group of footballers. "I am very fortunate to have tasted the ultimate success at international, provincial and county level and captaining Armagh's U21s to All-Ireland success in 2004 was a special highlight. "I'd like to pay special thanks to Kieran McGeeney, who I always looked up to as a youngster from my days travelling to watch Armagh play. "When I joined the squad in 2003, he took me under his wing and helped me develop as a player, he taught me what commitment and values were required to play for Armagh and I'm glad my journey has ended under his watch."

Summary: Armagh defender Ciaran McKeever has announced his retirement from inter-county football after 14 years with the Orchard county.


Quay Fresh and Frozen Foods, in New Quay, produces 800 tonnes of crushed whelk shell waste each year. In December 2016, it was granted a licence to dump some of it into the sea, despite complaints from residents. Its collaboration with the university's Seacams 2 project aims to find commercially viable uses for the waste. Researchers are looking into several possibilities, including water filtration media, soil conditioners and the potential for creating an environmentally friendly alternative to microbeads. Quay Food's director Mandy Andrews said: "We want to ensure that we have a sustainable and stable fishing industry. "We hope that by exploring options to maximise the efficient use of all parts of the shellfish, we can contribute to a better future for our family of employers here and for the fishermen that our business supports."

Summary: Researchers from Swansea University have joined forces with a Ceredigion food company to find new uses for shellfish waste.


The colt, trained by Doug O'Neill, scored an eighth straight victory and gave jockey Mario Gutierrez his second win from two rides in the race. Nyquist held off the challenge of the fast-finishing Exaggerator, with Gun Runner third, before a 167,227 crowd. The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the US Triple Crown, won by American Pharoah last year. Nyquist will now attempt to emulate American Pharoah by going on to win the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. It was a second triumph in the race, known as the Run for the Roses, for Gutierrez, O'Neill and owner J Paul Reddam, who succeeded four years ago with I'll Have Another. "It was an amazing feeling. I have a 100 per cent record on Nyquist. I only had to push him out," said the jockey. "If he sees something coming he keeps going as fast as he needs to go."

Summary: Unbeaten favourite Nyquist won the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.


But if the health service is to thrive in the 21st Century that will have to change. There will need to be a third pillar - the community service (or integrated care as it is known in the NHS). The term covers services aimed at people with long-term conditions. They are the patients who need care as there is no cure. Oldham's Musculoskeletal Partnership provides an integrated service for rheumatology and orthopaedic patients. It involves GPs, hospital consultants, physiotherapists, podiatrists and occupational therapy. The team sees about 10,000 patients a year with conditions such as inflammatory arthritis. It has proved so successful that rheumatology services have now been decommissioned from the local hospital, while all outpatient orthopaedics work from physiotherapy to pain management is done at the clinic. It includes diabetes patients who need their treatment regimes closely monitored and regular foot and eye checks. It also covers support and rehabilitation for the frail and vulnerable when they are released from hospital and help for people with dementia to stay independent. But the problem with the current system is that they often do not get the help they need or do not get it early enough. The result? They eventually end up in hospital more ill than they would have been. This is bad for the individual and bad for the health service - as hospital care is more expensive. Jennifer Dixon, chief executive of the Nuffield Trust think-tank, says this is the crux of the issue. "We have talked about integrated care for so long, but I think this time it will be different. "It has to be because of the money situation. We have no choice." A quick look at the statistics proves this. An estimated 15 million people in England have a long-term condition - a quarter of the population. But they account for Â£7 out of every Â£10 spent on the health and care. In Grimsby most adult health and social care outside hospital is provided by Care Plus Group, a not-for-profit organisation paid for by the NHS and local authority. It provides nearly 50 services, covering everything from community nursing to meals on wheels and drugs and alcohol support. All can be accessed via a single phone number. An example of this is the Hope Specialist Service, a community centre staffed by volunteers with support from health workers, including physios, occupational therapists and specialist nurses. It offers help for people after falls and those with lung disease so they can recover their confidence, independence and find friends. It has proved successful at keeping people out of hospital With the number of patients expected to rise in the coming years, particularly the group with multiple conditions, that is clearly unsustainable. With the right treatment, many of these patients do not need to be in hospital. But the fact remains that nearly three quarters of beds are occupied by someone with a long-term condition. The NHS Confederation recently looked at this issue, concluding there needed to be a radical rethink. Jo Webber, director of policy at the confederation, explains:

Summary: Ever since the NHS was created it has been dominated by two services - hospitals and GP care.


It is billed as one of the biggest events of its kind in Europe and last year attracted more than 30,000 visitors. This year, organisers invited people to submit photos for the People's Gallery based on the theme chaos and calm. The best 76 images are to be exhibited at the show - here is a selection.

Summary: Amateur and professional photographers from across the UK were invited to submit pictures for the forthcoming Photography Show at the NEC near Birmingham.


But columnists also noted that Republican Mr Trump had the ability to "adapt after failure" and said there was a risk Mrs Clinton could become "cocky" after her assured performance. Zurcher: Who won the first debate? US debate: Five Twitter takeaways How does the US election work? New York Times The editorial board was unimpressed with the debate, saying "when just one candidate is serious and the other is a vacuous bully, the term loses all meaning". Opinion writer Nick Kristof said Trump had "hurt himself", others said Mrs Clinton had "crushed" her opponent. But Ross Douthat said Mrs Clinton did not "goad Trump into a true meltdown or knock him out with a truly devastating attack". She "won the night, but he lived to fight another day", he said. Washington Post Writers unanimously called it for Mrs Clinton, saying Mr Trump had "bombed on the ultimate reality show" and "did not appear ready to be president". Stephen Stromberg mused on what a debate victory for Mrs Clinton actually meant. "If Americans were so evenly split heading into Monday night, after the monstrous campaign Trump had run before the debate, they may be capable of anything," he wrote. Fox News Pundits consulted by the broadcaster said Mr Trump had "struggled", "never took control" and "failed to exploit" the issue around Mrs Clinton's emails. "It helps to be prepared," said Douglas Schoen, declaring victory for Mrs Clinton. "On so many fronts he should have been able to wipe that smug grin off Hillary's face; he did not rise to the challenge," said Liz Peek. LA Times Its panel of three commentators had Mrs Clinton winning every round. "Politics is harder than it seems, and Trump found that out tonight," said Cathleen Decker. "Clinton was unflappable... and probably likeable enough," said Doyle McManus. David Lauter said Mr Trump's lack of preparation echoed the "terrible job" President Obama did in the first TV debate four years ago. "But remember that Obama bounced back," he said. Breitbart Writers at the hard-right news website said Mr Trump had "bludgeoned" Mrs Clinton on trade. They also accused debate moderator Lester Holt of "shilling" for Mrs Clinton by asking Mr Trump "tough questions" and insisted that Republican candidates were "routinely treated unfairly" by moderators. Some 75% of Breitbart readers said Mr Trump had won. The Hill Republican and Democrat-supporting pundits consulted by the Washington politics website mostly said Mrs Clinton won, but in a poll its readers called it for Mr Trump. Hillary "looked confident, calm and composed, while Trump appeared frantic, nervous and distracted", said former Republican congressman John LeBoutillier. But former Republican campaign aide Ford O'Connell declared a draw, saying going "toe-to-toe" with Mrs Clinton on the debate stage "elevated Trump's legitimacy as a candidate". NY Daily News The tabloid's verdict: "A grumpy loser! Trump pesters, interrupts Hillary throughout debate - but Clinton gets the last laugh." Russia Commentators at the independent Nesavisimaya Gazeta newspaper said Mr Trump appealed to Russian sympathisers in the US, who "like his proposal to restrict the access of illegal migrants to

Summary: The US media have given their verdict on who won the first debate - with most awarding victory to Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.


Russell Crow was rescued from the road by Helen Motteram and now lives in her home as one of the family. When the Gladiator star saw their story online, he took to Twitter to say how "cool" it was and offer "some new songs" for the bird. He tweeted: "Haha cool, what a nice lady Helen is to look after the poor blighter." With crooked feet and unable to fly, the bird was at first mistaken for a crow and named in honour of the actor. Since then, the cheeky rook has taken over Helen's home - sleeping in her bedroom, stealing her phone chargers and hiding her jewellery. But his antics, and jealousy of Helen's husband, have also made him a minor celebrity - with his fame now reaching the Hollywood star himself. Helen said she was "amazed" when she found out Russell Crowe was a fan. "I tweeted Russell about a month ago saying Russell [the rook] would love to hear from him - but I didn't hear back," she said. "I love his films and we named Russell after him so I've going to tweet him back to say he would love to meet him in person or get an autograph." The bird, she said, can "print with his feet" and "hold a pen" so if the actor would like an autograph in exchange, it could be arranged.

Summary: Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe has tweeted support for his namesake - a disabled rook from Gloucestershire.