The girl, aged 15 at the time, was a "frequent runaway" and had met a man called David Ayrton on the day of the attack more than 10 years ago. The 34-year-old, now called Davina, denies raping the teenager in a garage in Portsmouth in the autumn of 2004. Portsmouth Crown Court was told the alleged incident happened while two others were asleep in the garage. The teenager, who cannot be identified, stayed there when hiding from her parents. She told the court although she had shouted and sworn at the defendant to stop the attack, her friend and her boyfriend had not woken up. She added that she had "only drunk a can and a half of Foster's" and had a clear recollection of the events. The friend who was with her in the garage at the time told the court the alleged victim was a "vulnerable" girl at the time. She said she was eventually woken up by the teenager who was "screaming and crying and asking for help". The person alleged to be Ms Ayrton was then "ejected" from the garage by the girl's boyfriend. The court heard the victim made a complaint to police in December 2004 but had not assisted officers because she was "anti-police" at the time. Chris Stopa, prosecuting, said Ms Ayrton has learning difficulties and told a worker at the care home in Fordingbridge where she lives about the incident in 2014. Police then contacted the alleged victim, leading to the prosecution. Ms Ayrton denies one charge of rape between October and November 2004. The trial continues.

Summary: A teenage girl was raped in a garage by a transgender woman when she was still living as a man, a court has heard.


Called 'Baby Doe" by Boston police, the four-year-old girl was found by a woman walking her dog on 25 June. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children created the image in the hope that someone who knew her will come forward. She was found with a zebra-print blanket and wore polka-dot leggings. The centre posted an updated version of the image to add a pair of earrings. She is believed to be either white or Hispanic, weighed about 30lbs (13.6kg) and stood 3.5ft (1m) tall. Police believe she died not long before her body was discovered inside a large plastic bag on Deer Island in Boston harbour. A post-mortem examination hasn't yet determined the cause of death, according to the Boston Globe newspaper. Officials said the case has received a massive response on social media and drawn thousands of new visitors to government websites. "Every now and then we have a case like this, and that probably has a lot to do with the age of the child, the circumstances in which the child was found," Suffolk District Attorney Daniel Conley told the Washington Post. "Sometimes it touches the hearts of many and it motivates the public to get motivated to help."

Summary: A computer-generated image of a girl who was found dead has been shared millions of times online as US police search for clues about how she died.


Ryan Beal, 20, Brandon Brown, 20, Alexandra Binns, 18, and Terrie Kirby, 16, were killed when the quad bike they were riding was hit by a Nissan 350Z. The Nissan was taking part in a race on the A6201 Hemsworth bypass at the time. Five people deny encouraging dangerous driving while two have admitted causing death by dangerous driving. More stories from across Yorkshire Prosecutor Kama Melly QC said the Nissan was one of a number of vehicles taking part in a high-speed race when the crash happened on 27 September 2015. She told a jury at Leeds Crown Court two groups of people had travelled from Wakefield and Barnsley to use the stretch of road for racing as spectators watched from the sides of the road and a railway bridge. Analysis of the Nissan's sat-nav showed it was doing 140mph at the time of the impact with the quad bike and had reached 144mph on previous runs along the single carriageway road, the court was told. A passenger who witnessed the racing cars said in a statement read to the court by Miss Melly "that the scene was something like out of the film The Fast And The Furious". The four people killed were out celebrating Miss Kirby's birthday. The court heard a police investigation found the quad bike had no rear lights and Miss Melly said that other road users were "very concerned" with "the manner in which it was being driven earlier that night". The prosecutor also said: "We are not saying that these defendants specifically encouraged that particular piece of driving that caused the deaths of the four on the quad bike. "It is the Crown's case that the defendants' presence encouraged the dangerous driving that occurred over the course of the evening." "They went knowing what they would see and participate in and went knowing that a group of supporters and enthusiasts being present would encourage the dangerous driving that did occur." George Tomlinson, 25, of Hall Croft, Netherton, Wakefield; Nathan Jackson, 21, of Higham Common, Barnsley; Stephen Hebden, 23, of Dodworth Road, Barnsley; Lee Fisher, 29, of Pond Street, Barnsley and Bradley Lockwood, 22, of Rotherham Road, Barnsley, all deny one count of encouraging and assisting in the commission of a dangerous driving offence. The jury was told that the driver of the Nissan, Daniel Raynor, and his front seat passenger, Matthew Todd, have admitted charges of causing death by dangerous driving. The trial continues.

Summary: Four people died when their quad bike was hit by a car at 140mph as vehicles raced in scenes likened to the film The Fast And The Furious, a jury has heard.


Media playback is not supported on this device The Blues are now one win away from securing their fifth league trophy after beating Middlesbrough 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Monday. Conte, 47, told BBC Match of the Day: "This is my first season in England in a tough championship. "I'm delighted for my players, they deserve this. We are showing that we deserve to win the league." Chelsea face West Brom on Friday with a seven-point advantage over Tottenham, who play Manchester United on Sunday. The Blues finish their league season with games against Watford and relegated Sunderland. "Now, we have taken another step to the title. We have to rest well and prepare for West Brom," Conte said after Monday's victory, which relegated Boro back to the Championship. "We must try in the next game to become champions. West Brom will want to play a good game against us, but we are ready." Cesc Fabregas was brought into Chelsea's starting line-up after N'Golo Kante was ruled out through injury, and the Spaniard was Chelsea's stand-out player. He provided the pass for Diego Costa's opener and Nemanja Matic's third, and has now claimed 10 assists and four goals in 26 games. Marcos Alonso scored Chelsea's second. "It's been a difficult year for me. I'm used to playing a lot but I feel I have matured a lot," former Arsenal midfielder Fabregas told Sky Sports. "Many people told me I am not the type of player for Antonio Conte and I should leave but I like challenges. "I hadn't played every game but I think I have played in the last 20 games. When I have been on the pitch maybe my contribution is better than a full season." Former Chelsea and Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer said on Match of the Day: "His interview just shows the calibre of the player. He wants to play week in, week out. "He has got so much in the locker, his ability on the ball, how he is able to pick out players from anywhere on the pitch is outstanding. "He may be lacking pace but his reading of the game is still world class. Every time Chelsea want an option or need an outlet, they go to Fabregas. "He has been the ultimate professional and a huge weapon for Chelsea."

Summary: Manager Antonio Conte says his Chelsea players are worthy of winning the Premier League title.


The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek usually rescues between 50 and 60 pups over a whole winter but it has already rescued 52. Staff also expect the influx to continue to the end of March, with Storm Henry preparing to sweep in. The stormy conditions are preventing staff from releasing seals back into the wild. Read more on this story as it develops throughout the day on our Local Live pages Sanctuary curator Tamara Cooper said many pups were underweight and had been injured by being dashed on rocks. "They have come in thick and fast over the stormy period and we are expecting more over the coming months," she said. "Some are only a few months old and they come ashore to rest. "They are very skinny and need feeding up. We have six ready to go so we are just waiting for a clear spell of weather." Storm Henry is predicted to bring treacherous conditions and high winds of up to 90mph to the north of Britain today. Storm Gertrude brought gusts of more than 100mph in places as well as heavy rain and snow. Wildlife experts said an "extraordinary" number of dead dolphins have also washed up on Cornwall's shores this month due to recent weather systems. Abby Crosby, Marine Conservation Officer at Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said: "We've had 19 different cetaceans, that's dolphins porpoises or whales, recorded when the last ten yearly average is 11. So we're looking at almost double the January average." "It's a really sad situation, however it's an invaluable opportunity for us to examine these carcasses further to try and work out how they died and find out more about the biology and ecology of these amazing creatures."

Summary: A seal sanctuary in Cornwall has seen a huge rise in the number of injured pups in the wake of Storm Gertrude.


Winner: Boyhood Birdman The Grand Budapest Hotel The Imitation Game The Theory of Everything Winner: The Theory of Everything '71 The Imitation Game Paddington Pride Under The Skin Winner: Eddie Redmayne - The Theory of Everything Benedict Cumberbatch - The Imitation Game Ralph Fiennes - The Grand Budapest Hotel Jake Gyllenhaal - Nightcrawler Michael Keaton - Birdman Winner: Julianne Moore - Still Alice Amy Adams - Big Eyes Felicity Jones - The Theory of Everything Rosamund Pike - Gone Girl Reese Witherspoon - Wild Winner: JK Simmons - Whiplash Steve Carell - Foxcatcher Ethan Hawke - Boyhood Edward Norton - Birdman Mark Ruffalo - Foxcatcher Winner: Patricia Arquette - Boyhood Rene Russo - Nightcrawler Keira Knightley - The Imitation Game Imelda Staunton - Pride Emma Stone - Birdman Winner: Richard Linklater - Boyhood Wes Anderson - Grand Budapest Hotel Damian Chazelle - Whiplash Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu - Birdman James Marsh - The Theory of Everything Winner: The Theory of Everything - Anthony McCarten American Sniper - Jason Hall Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn The Imitation Game - Graham Moore Paddington - Paul King Winner: The Grand Budapest Hotel - Wes Anderson Birdman - Alejandro G. Inarritu, Nicolas Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris Jr, Armando Bo Boyhood - Richard Linklater Nightcrawler - Dan Gilroy Whiplash - Damien Chazelle Winner: The Lego Movie Big Hero 6 The Boxtrolls Winner: Citizenfour 20 Feet from Stardom 20,000 Days on Earth Finding Vivian Maier Virunga Winner: Ida Leviathan The Lunchbox Trash Two Days, One Night Winners: Birdman - Emmanuel Lubezki The Grand Budapest Hotel - Robert Yeoman Ida - Lukasz Zal, Ryszard Lenczewski Interstellar - Hoyte van Hoytema Mr Turner - Dick Pope Winner: The Grand Budapest Hotel The Imitation Game Into the Woods Mr Turner The Theory of Everything Winner: Whiplash - Tom Cross Birdman - Douglas Crise, Stephen Mirrione The Grand Budapest Hotel - Barney Pilling The Imitation Game - William Goldenberg Nightcrawler - John Gilroy The Theory of Everything - Jinx Godfrey Winner: The Grand Budapest Hotel - Frances Hannon Guardians of the Galaxy - Elizabeth Yianni-Georgiou, David White Into the Woods - Peter Swords King, J Roy Helland Mr Turner - Christine Blundell, Lesa Warrener The Theory of Everything - Jan Sewell Winner: The Grand Budapest Hotel - Alexandre Desplat Birdman - Antonio Sanchez Interstellar - Hans Zimmer The Theory of Everything - Johann Johannsson Under the Skin - Mica Levi Winner: The Grand Budapest Hotel - Adam Stockhausen, Anna Pinnock Big Eyes - Rick Heinrichs, Shane Vieau The Imitation Game - Maria Djurkovic, Tatiana MacDonald Interstellar - Nathan Crowley, Gary Fettis Mr Turner - Suzie Davies, Charlotte Watts Winner: Whiplash - Thomas Curley, Ben Wilkins, Craig Mann American Sniper - Walt Martin, John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff, Alan Robert Murray, Bub Asman Birdman - Thomas Varga, Martin Hernandez, Aaron Glascock, Jon Taylor, Frank A MontaÃ±o The Grand Budapest Hotel - Wayne Lemmer, Christopher Scarabosio, Pawel Wdowczak The Imitation Game - John Midgley, Lee Walpole, Stuart Hilliker, Martin Jensen Winner: Interstellar - Paul Franklin, Scott Fisher, Andrew Lockley Dawn of the Planet of the Apes -

Summary: Here is the full list of winners for the 2015 Bafta Film Awards, held at a ceremony in London.


Several publications suggested last week that the president-elect would offer the star a top job in the arts. In a statement, Stallone said he was "incredibly flattered to have been suggested to be involved with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)". But the star said he would prefer to highlight issues faced by US veterans. "I believe I could be more effective by bringing national attention to returning military personnel in an effort to find gainful employment, suitable housing and financial assistance these heroes respectfully deserve," the statement said. Stallone, famed for his role in the Rambo and Rocky films, is also an artist. He has created hundreds of artworks and last year exhibited at the Modern Art Museum in Nice, France. In 2013, a collection of his paintings went on display at The Russian Museum in St Petersburg. At the show's opening the star said, if he had the choice, he would spend his life drawing instead of acting. "I think I'm a much better painter than an actor," he said. The Oscar-nominated actor studied art before his film career took off. In an interview with Variety earlier this year, Stallone said: "I love Donald Trump. He's a great Dickensian character. You know what I mean? There are certain people like Arnold [Schwarzenegger], Babe Ruth, that are bigger than life. But I don't know how that translates to running the world." Established in 1965, the NEA is an independent federal agency which distributes government grants to arts organisations. The NEA has come under threat in the past from previous Republican governments, including Ronald Reagan's administration. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Actor Sylvester Stallone has said he is "flattered" by reports that Donald Trump may offer him an arts post - but would prefer a role helping veterans.


Analysts and shareholders, uneasy about the multi-billion-dollar project, hoped Paris would be a turning point. The 100-150 seat C-Series is two years late and over-budget. Mr Cromer played down the show's importance for C-Series announcements, saying it provided brand "momentum". Bombardier, which has a big operation in Belfast, has seen rivals unveil a series of deals in the show's first two days. Mr Cromer was appointed as part of a wider management shake-up at the Canadian company, and the planemaker has a big presence at Paris show. Cost overruns pushed Bombardier into a loss last year, its first in almost a decade. The company has 243 firm orders for the C-Series - the biggest from Lufthansa's Swiss International - and wants to have 300 by the time it enters service in the middle of next year. "I think we feel pretty good about being able to achieve that, and potentially beating that target," Mr Cromer said. "The momentum is very tangible right now, and our job is to turn that momentum into sales." He said: "The focus on air shows (for orders) is in some ways unnecessary. Sales is a 365-day job. We will announce deals at the appropriate time." But a lack of order news, even small ones, in the last two days - traditionally when planemakers tout their biggest deals - will concern analysts. In April, Rolland Vincent, a former Bombardier director, told Canada's Financial Post that without any "blockbuster" orders at Paris, the show "will be a really dark week for them". Analysts have urged Bombardier to be more aggressive on price and offer bigger discounts in order to book more orders quickly. But this strategy could further strain relations with some big shareholders, already concerned about mounting development costs, which have reached about $5.5bn - more than $1bn above initial forecasts. Mr Cromer does not seem in any hurry to cut costs for a bigger market share, however. "Everyone wants to get into the price discussion and say that if you don't cut prices you won't get orders. The fact of the matter is, this is an all-new aircraft that fits into many different airline business plans. Price is just one of the aspects during negotiations," he said.

Summary: New Bombardier president Fred Cromer says the planemaker is still set to meet sales targets for its key C-Series aircraft, despite so far failing to announce orders at the Paris Air Show.


Media playback is not supported on this device Not Ronaldo, Messi, Bale or Neymar but Luka Modric. Pose the same question 12 months previously and Modric would not even be in with a whisper. "Gareth is a a great player. He has everything necessary to be one of the best players in the world. It's all on him if he will reach that level. Today, Ronaldo is the best player. It's really difficult to reach his level, but Gareth has all the qualities. He is strong, powerful, quick and he has improved his shooting a lot." Recruited by Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur for £33m in August 2012, the Croatia midfielder was in danger of being harshly written off as a high-profile, big-money flop. Appearances were irregular under Jose Mourinho and some Real fans wanted him sold, with readers of the newspaper Marca voting Modric the worst signing of the year. Fast forward to the present day and he is indispensable to Carlo Ancelotti, the hard-to-please Bernabeu crowd are chanting his name - they want Modric to wear the prestigious number 10 shirt instead of 19 - and the queue of suitors is growing. They could be waiting a long time. Many, including former Real sporting director Predrag Mijatovic, believe the 28-year-old is now on a par with Cristiano Ronaldo as the club's most important player. "I never considered leaving Real Madrid or that it was a mistake to come here," Modric, with a look of unbreakable self-belief, tells BBC Sport. "It was my dream come true when I signed for Real Madrid. I want to stay here for as many years as possible and, if it's possible, finish my career here. "I really enjoy my life in Spain. Madrid is a big and beautiful city with great parks where I like to walk. There are a lot of squares and museums, historic monuments. But I'm more a home guy, I feel most comfortable there with my wife and kids. We play, watch cartoons, like all families do." Modric has never been one to court publicity - "I don't like to speak much, I rather speak on the field; apart from Real Madrid TV this is my first big interview" - but when we meet at the club's Valdebebas training complex he could hardly be more relaxed and welcoming. "It's good for the championship that more teams are involved for the title. Atletico Madrid are having a great season. Everyone is expecting them to fall down but they keep going. There are still a lot of games until the end and we have to continue playing like we're playing at the moment. It will be interesting. I think this March will be crucial for La Liga. It's always nice to have more teams fighting for titles." His ripped jeans, shaggy hair and cheeky smile reflect a laid-back, unpretentious, likeable character who is quiet yet bubbly, private yet warm; a gentle Galactico with a kind, conscientious, intelligent personality that endears him to family, friends and the public alike. But underneath lies an unmistakeable

Summary: If you were to survey followers of Spanish football on their player of the season so far, there is a good chance they would vote overwhelmingly in favour of one name.


Scientists are recruiting 64 healthy adult volunteers for the trial, which is expected to take up to two years. The work will be split equally between London, the Rwandan capital Kigali and Nairobi in Kenya. This early trial is being run by the International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), a non-profit organisation. The principal investigator, Dr Jill Gilmour, who has worked at the laboratory at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital since its founding in 2001, says she is optimistic that the Aids virus can eventually be tackled with a vaccine. The virus is now 30 years old, and the search for a vaccine has proved elusive so far. However, an American-backed trial in Thailand found in 2009 that a combination of two vaccine prototypes was 30% effective in preventing HIV infection. Follow-up trials are being planned with the aim of improving those initial results. In the IAVI trial, volunteers who are free of HIV and not at risk of catching the infection will receive a combination of two vaccines. One of them is derived from a weakened version of Sendai, a flu-like virus that infects rodents. It will be administered through nasal drops. This is because in the early stages of infection, both HIV and Sendai affect the mucosal tissues, which are found in the nose and also in the genital area. Dr Gilmour said: "I believe it's not if, it's when we will have an effective HIV vaccine. There is now strong scientific data to support that position. "We will get there but vaccine development takes time. It's not for the faint-hearted. "Bear in mind that with polio, it was 45 years from discovering the virus to getting an effective vaccine. "HIV is a formidable beast with sneaky tricks. It changes every time it divides, so it's highly variable. And it can integrate into your own cells, so your immune system can't see it." The trial is early work known as Phase I, meaning that the aim is to ensure the vaccine is safe and induces an immune response. Dr Gilmour added: "Delivering the vaccine into the nose has public health benefits, because we're not using needles. "If we see strong immune responses, we go into the larger second phase of testing whether the vaccine is effective in reducing transmission or lowering the load of the virus. "The Sendai product is modified from a virus which affects rodents, including hamsters. From our perspective, it's a bonus that this virus has lived in the human environment without causing us harm." The IAVI laboratory at Chelsea and Westminster handles almost 100,000 blood samples a year and has supported more than 20 other vaccine trials. Its work includes sending test kits to sub-Saharan African countries at the heart of the Aids epidemic, carefully tracking the thousands of blood samples that it holds and ships elsewhere, and ensuring the data and paperwork from trials is rigorously monitored, so the results from different sets of tests can be pooled. Jason Warriner, clinical director at the Terrence Higgins Trust, said: "We welcome investment in the search for a vaccine

Summary: A fresh effort to find a vaccine for HIV is beginning at laboratories in a London hospital and two centres in Africa.


The Wales Audit Office has criticised how staff handled criminal records checks for volunteers on the council's Kerbcraft programme. At one point, poor record-keeping meant auditors were unable to determine if volunteers had been checked or not. Monmouthshire council said a "comprehensive and robust" action plan was being implemented. The report said auditors were "extremely concerned" about "inconsistent, partial and misleading information" provided by the council in response to their work. "The council has failed to provide a thorough and coherent evidence-based response to our enquiries and we have received inconsistent information about the chronology of events from officers," auditors wrote. There was no suggestion in the report, produced in February this year, of any wrongdoing by a volunteer. Under Kerbcraft, which was introduced by the Welsh Government in 2002 and is run by all 22 Welsh councils, children are taken out of school by trained volunteers to learn skills for crossing roads safely. Monmouthshire received Â£50,000 a year from Welsh ministers to run Kerbcraft, which had been delegated to a private/public joint venture until 2012 when it was transferred to the authority. In June 2015, the scheme was suspended because of concerns over record-keeping. That meant auditors were unable to confirm if volunteers had previously been subject to disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks - which have replaced criminal records bureau checks - or health and safety checks. "As a result, we consider that children were placed at risk during that time," the report said. "The council held no central record of information relating to volunteers and it appeared solely reliant on verbal assurances from the Kerbcraft co-ordinator that safe recruitment arrangements had been followed by staff operating the scheme." Following a council review, Monmouthshire told auditors it had put stronger measures in place - but despite improvements after the scheme restarted in September 2015, auditors found further problems. Staff were not requesting or looking at volunteers' DBS certificates and the council was not following up references for some volunteers. The report found children were "being put at risk because of continuing weakness" in arrangements for their safeguarding on the scheme that the council had not addressed at the time the report was published. Opposition councillor and Labour group leader Dimitri Batrouni said: "It is deeply disturbing that auditors were provided misleading information by the council. "We are talking about our children's safety." From August 2016 and in response to audit office concerns, the council stopped using volunteers on Kerbcraft. A council spokesman said the authority had now adopted an action plan and new procedures had been approved, along with improved governance arrangements. The new policy appears to permit volunteers but limit them to six at once to simplify the checking and recording of information. The council is due to consider a revision to its safeguarding policy on Friday.

Summary: The way a road safety scheme was run by Monmouthshire council put children at risk, a report has found.


After the game Alan Kernaghan resigned as manager of the Glens. Jamie Gardiner gave the hosts the lead in the first half, with Jordan Campbell adding a second in the 62nd minute. Ciaran Caldwell pulled a goal back, Stephen Park restored the two-goal cushion and Nacho Novo netted what proved to be a consolation late on. Annagh lie bottom of their league, having shipped 12 goals in three games. Glentoran manager Kernaghan had gone into the game under a degree of pressure after a section of Glens supporters had voiced their discontent following a 4-1 league reverse at Coleraine on Saturday. Gardiner completed a fine breakaway by chipping Elliott Morris for the opener in the 19th minute and the County Armagh side had their illustrious visitors in real trouble when Campbell added the second. Caldwell's deflected 25-yard effort three minutes later gave the Glens hope, but that optimism proved short-lived when Park made it 3-1, Novo, Glentoran skipper for the evening, pulling one back from six yards out on 85 minutes. "The first goal was important for us, it gave us a real lift, and hopefully this result will kick-start our season. We fear nobody," Annagh manager Paul Matchet told BBC Radio Ulster's Sportsound programme after the game. Glens manager Kernaghan argued: "If we had taken the chances we created, we could have won the game by seven or eight. I am frustrated and I feel the fans' frustration." Elsewhere, holders Cliftonville began their bid for a fifth straight success in the competition with a thumping 11-1 victory over 2011 winners Lisburn Distillery at Solitude. David McDaid and Stephen Garrett both scored hat-tricks, with Chris Ramsey, Jaimie McGovern, Chris Curran, Jude Winchester and Gary Donnelly also getting their names on the scoresheet. Media playback is not supported on this device The Reds' north Belfast rivals Crusaders were comfortable 3-1 winners over Loughgall, while Portadown hammered Donegal Celtic 6-1 at Shamrock Park. Ballymena United survived an early scare when Chris McFall gave Newington the lead midway through the first half, but Cathair Friel, Allan Jenkins, a Tony Kane penalty and Johnny McMurray replied for David Jeffrey's Braidmen. James McLaughlin scored twice as Coleraine saw off Limavady United 3-0 in the north-west derby, while Carrick Rangers got the better of Ballyclare Comrades 2-0 in the East Antrim derby. Declan O'Brien plundered four goals in Glenavon's 5-0 triumph over Tobermore United, while Andrew Waterworth grabbed his first two strikes of the season in Linfield's 5-0 win against Larne. David Healy's outfit are chasing a first League Cup success since 2008. Ballinamallard United were 3-0 victors over Dundela, Ards defeated Newry City 3-1 and Dungannon Swifts romped hime 6-2 over Sport and Leisure Swifts. Annagh United 3 (Gardiner 19, Campbell 62, Park 72) Glentoran 2 (Caldwell 65, Novo 85) Ards 3 (McComb pen 64, 90; McAllister 83) Newry City 1 (Walker pen 70) Ballyclare Comrades 0 Carrick Rangers 2 (Kelly 57, Sally 90+3) Crusaders 3 (Caddell 6, Heatley 23, Carvill 84) Loughgall 1 (Uprichard 65, Copeland s/o 43) Ballinamallard Utd 3 (Mayse 22, McCartney 61, Laverty

Summary: Struggling Championship One team Annagh United caused a major shock by beating Premiership side Glentoran 3-2 in Tuesday's League Cup second round tie.


The date was set at a meeting in Irbil chaired by President Massoud Barzani. A statement said voting would take place in the three provinces that make up the region, and "areas of Kurdistan outside the region's administration". There was no immediate comment from Iraq's central government, but it has urged Kurds not to hold a referendum. Moves towards outright independence have historically been opposed by the governments of neighbouring Iran, Turkey and Syria, as well as by the US. In April, senior Kurdish official Hoshyar Zebari told Reuters news agency that a "yes" vote would not necessarily mean independence would be declared. Mr Zebari said it would merely help Kurds press their case for "the best deal" on self-determination once so-called Islamic State (IS) had been defeated in Iraq. Kurdish Peshmerga fighters have played a major role in the US-backed campaign against the jihadist group, which seized large parts of northern Iraq in 2014. But while driving IS militants out of the country, the Peshmerga have taken control of disputed territory claimed by both Kurds and the central government. It includes the city of Kirkuk and the towns of Makhmour, Khanaqin and Sinjar - locations where President Barzani's senior assistant Hemin Hawrami declared voting would take place in September. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has said holding an independence referendum now would be neither in the Kurdistan Region's interest nor Iraq's. "The desire of our Kurdish brothers to create a country of their own is their right... and nobody has the right to deter them," he was quoted as saying by the Kurdish Rudaw news agency in April. "But holding a referendum at this time is not right as the war [against IS] still rages, the region's situation is not suitable, and some neighbouring countries believe this move poses a threat to the nation's security themselves." The head of Iraq's ruling Shia coalition, which includes Mr Abadi's Dawa party, meanwhile warned against any "unilateral" moves in the disputed areas.

Summary: Top government officials and political parties in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan Region have agreed to hold a referendum on independence on 25 September.


BBC Trust chairman Rona Fairhead wrote to the Welsh-language channel's authority chairman Huw Jones to confirm the arrangement on Wednesday. S4C's current agreement runs to March 2017. The trust had previously pledged to continue this year's level of funding to 2018. In the letter, Ms Fairhead said it was "the right thing to do" in recognition of the "important role played by S4C for Welsh-speaking licence-fee payers". Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns said he was delighted S4C's funding has been protected. "Many organisations have worked hard to help secure this settlement, which will safeguard S4C's future for many years to come," he added. "S4C plays an important role in Wales, cementing the Welsh language and culture within communities, and I will continue to do everything I can to ensure the channel's continued success."

Summary: Funding for S4C will remain at its current level of £74.5m a year until the end of the current licence fee agreement in 2022.


Ms Philbin has been honoured for her work in sparking young peoples' interest in working in science, technology and engineering. She co-founded the TeenTech organisation, which holds events that introduce school children to technical and creative careers. Ms Philbin has also had a long media career connected to science and tech. Her broadcasting career began in the late 1970s when Ms Philbin presented the pioneering BBC saturday morning children's show Multi-Coloured Swap Shop. From there, she went on to work on the iconic BBC science show Tomorrow's World. During the eight years she worked on that programme, Ms Philbin was first to demonstrate many innovations including car navigation systems, fax machines and mobile phones. More recently, Ms Philbin was a reporter on the BBC's Bang Goes The Theory science show, and has regularly appeared on other radio and TV programmes as an science expert. In 2008, she helped to start the non-profit TeenTech organisation that aimed to give young people a realistic view of what it is like to work in jobs that have a high science, technology, engineering and mathematics component. It regularly runs events that let school children talk to people that work in different technical sectors and lets them get a feel for the techniques, equipment and approaches used in those professions. Ms Philbin said giving children an insight into the ways that innovation and advances occur was important because an increasing proportion of jobs revolved around competence in science, technology and maths. It's hard to think of anyone in the last 30 years who has had quite such an impact on enthusing people - and in particular young people - about technology as Maggie Philbin. People of my generation will remember her as the woman who introduced us to everything from sat-nav to digital cameras on Tomorrow's World. But today she is doing amazing work to get teenagers thinking about learning technology skills through her TeenTech organisation. Having once acted as a judge at the TeenTech Awards, I can testify to Maggie's inspirational qualities, both in showing young people that technology is about creativity as well as consumption, and in persuading companies to back her vision. Other technology figures recognised in the New Years Honours list include:

Summary: TV presenter Maggie Philbin has been appointed OBE in the New Year Honours list.


Campaigners have for years complained that the data claimed by manufacturers was a fantasy. Now, critics have concrete evidence of the lengths that one of the world's biggest carmakers was prepared to go to hide the truth about its diesel vehicles. That VW's bid to scam the system was revealed in the US, where the diesel car market is very small, underlines that country's more robust approach, says Greg Archer, manager at the international campaign group Transport & Environment. "They've got a much better system. In Europe, we do not test the right cars in the right way," he says. "In Europe, the cars tested are pre-production models that are specially prepared for the purpose. The industry calls them 'golden vehicles'." Europe's tests are governed by the New European Driving Cycle. Despite being called "new" the NEDC was developed in the 1970s, and got its last major revision in 1996. Cars are hooked up to measuring equipment, and go through acceleration and deceleration tests to measure carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, fuel efficiency, and so on. Tests are carried out by independent organisations or at manufacturers' own facilities. Either way, the intention is to create a standardised, controlled environment, where temperatures, tyre pressures, fluid levels, braking, and much else can be monitored. The process is overseen by government-appointed inspectors, who in the UK come from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), to ensure there's no corner-cutting. However, the VCA website says it will only "witness some tests being carried out". The aim is to replicate driving conditions in a busy European city. And this is where the critics cry foul. Such tests, they argue, replicate little of real-world driving, which is why so many studies have queried manufacturers' emissions data. For instance, according to a report published earlier this month by the UK Committee on Climate Change, between 2002 and 2014 the gap between official and real-world CO2 emissions for new passenger cars increased from about 10% to 35%. Europe's NEDC test involves putting cars through two cycles, one lasting about 13 minutes at an average speed of 12mph, and a second cycle lasting almost seven minutes at an average of 39mph. For Jane Thomas, from Emissions Analytics, one of the leading independent emissions analysts, the NEDC tests are "very sedate and short. There is no resemblance to real-world driving". The gentle acceleration, cruising speed, and braking used in the tests would be unrecognisable to most drivers, she says. There is no simulation of prolonged motorway driving, and carmakers use the most optimal settings to improve performance, such as the bare minimum of fuel and switching off air conditioning. She says carmakers might remove windscreen wipers, wing mirrors, and spare wheels, and even tape up doors to reduce drag. "I don't think manufacturers (in the EU) break the rules, but they do bend them," she says. "Everyone is gaming the tests in Europe." Even the VCA, on its website, says that "because of the need to maintain strict comparability of the results achieved by the standard tests, they cannot be fully

Summary: The scandal involving Volkswagen cheating car pollution rules in the US has thrown a spotlight on emissions testing - particularly in Europe.


The Team GB pair, who boast 10 Olympic golds between them, tied the knot on Saturday. Announcing the news, Kenny, 28, tweeted a snap of his new wife in bed saying, "Good morning Mrs Kenny." Trott's father added: "So pleased to announce that my darling daughter @LauraTrott31 married @JasonKenny107 yesterday." Kenny's image of his new wife pictured her in bed with their two dogs, Sprolo and Pringle, at her feet. She posted on Instagram: "The happiest day of my life. With all my family and close friends I married my best friend." "We had the most amazing day and I'm so pleased to finally be able [to] call Jason my Husband". The pair, who live in a cottage just outside Knutsford, Cheshire, turned down an offer to have the wedding featured in a magazine and managed to keep the details a secret from the press until it had happened. Mrs Kenny's father tweeted his congratulations with two pictures of the happy couple outside St Alban & St Paul Church in Macclesfield. The bride's sister Emma, who was maid of honour at the ceremony, tweeted a picture of Mrs Kenny in her dress and said: "Couldn't have asked for a better day for my baby sister. #TrottKennyWedding". Friend and fellow cyclist Dani King, who won gold with the 24-year-old in the women's team pursuit at London 2012, was among the bridesmaids. She retweeted a photograph from the father-of-the-bride, adding: "And what a day it was too", next to a red love heart and the hashtag #mrandmrskenny. Another teammate from Trott's world record-breaking team which won pursuit gold at Rio 2016, Joanna Rowsell Shand, said the images were "beautiful photos". The couple asked guests to donate to Dementia UK. The reception was held at the Hilltop Country House, near Prestbury Village in Cheshire. In a Facebook post, the venue said: "While the whole country was talking about the Bake Off tent, Laura Trott &Jason Kenny were sharing their first dance in ours." Laura, whose hometown is Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, is a four-time Olympic champion after retaining the team pursuit and women's omnium titles in Rio that she won at London 2012. Jason has seven Olympic track sprint medals to his name - including six golds - making him the holder of the most titles for a Briton alongside former team-mate Sir Chris Hoy. The relationship between the pair began during the build-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Trott has said "it wasn't love at first sight" when she first met Kenny, who she said never spoke to her in training. Kenny said in response that he "never said hello to anyone" and he could not help being "grumpy". Kenny's mother Lorraine has said the first time she "knew something was happening between the two of them was when Jason phoned me up and said, 'I'm bringing Trotty home for a bacon butty.'" "We liked her from the off," she said. The Bolton cyclist popped the question while sitting on the sofa watching an episode of EastEnders in 2014.

Summary: Cycling's golden couple, Laura Trott and Jason Kenny, have got married in a private ceremony in Cheshire.


It makes changes to the way users navigate around the console's dashboard and speeds up many common tasks such as checking what friends are doing. It also adds backwards compatibility to the console so it can play many older Xbox 360 games. Initially, 104 older games, including Gears of War and Mirror's Edge, will be playable on the console. The update started to roll out to consoles at 07:01 GMT, but it is being staggered because it needs to be being applied to more than 12 million devices. The big update changes the console's underlying operating system so it works better with Windows 10 - the latest release of Microsoft's flagship software. Before now, the underlying software of the game system was much closer to Windows 8. It changes the dashboard, and a further upgrade next year will add some specific Windows 10 features to the Xbox One such as the Cortana voice-driven query system. It also removes some older features, including the gesture-based control system and menu layout required for the Kinect motion sensor. The addition of backwards compatibility for older games will be activated in an update due to start 12 hours after the first global rollout. The long list of games supported includes a lot of very old titles such as 1992's Wolfenstein 3D, but also some more-up-to date ones such as Assassin's Creed II. Microsoft has said games including Halo Reach, Call of Duty: Black Ops and Skate 3 will be added to the list next year. It is also accepting nominations for games to add to the roster of older titles via its Xbox feedback site. Xbox 360 owners who upgrade to the newer console will get copies of their older games on the Xbox One at no additional cost. Sony has set its face against providing backwards compatibility on its PlayStation 4 console. In October, Sony Europe head Jim Ryan told Europe told Eurogamer that it was a feature that "was not used very much." Early reviews of an updated console suggest it does improve basic navigation tasks. "It feels like Microsoft is now recovering from its giant Xbox One launch mess, and the company has the right focus for its games console, said Tom Warren on tech news site The Verge. However, he added, the update still had some "issues" with multiplayer-gaming and TV integration that had to be addressed in future updates. Microsoft has acknowledged many of these problems on a dedicated support page and given advice about how to troubleshoot and fix them.

Summary: A big update for Microsoft's Xbox One is due to start downloading to consoles around the world on Thursday.


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Summary: Saudi Arabia's new leader, King Salman, has announced a raft of changes to the royal line of succession.


The Financial Exclusion Committee says banks are failing the customers who need them the most, leaving the poorest to rely on expensive products. It adds that controls on "rent to own" products and other high cost credit deals must be introduced urgently. Banks should be required to have a duty of care towards their customers. The report highlights how regulation has been successful in battling abusive practices by payday loan companies. The government asked regulators the Financial Conduct Authority to limit the interest rates they are able to charge. It calls for similar restrictions to be applied to other forms of high cost credit, charges for unarranged overdrafts and "rent to own" products. These are products that allow customers to buy items, such as televisions or mobile phones, through rental deals which can cost as much as four or five times the normal price tag. Debt charities say that as high cost loan companies have been pushed out, demand for credit by people in poverty has moved into other areas. The government is urged to appoint a minister for financial inclusion who has to report annually to Parliament on progress made towards addressing financial exclusion. Committee chair Baroness Tyler of Enfield said: "Too many people still have no bank account or cannot get access to basic or fairly priced financial services. "The 'poverty premium' - where the poor pay more for a range of services from heating their home to accessing credit - contributes to a vicious circle driving people ever deeper into debt and distress." She added that the victims of financial exclusion were "often the most vulnerable in society - the elderly, the poor or those living with physical disabilities or mental health issues". "Action must be taken to ensure the financial system in this country works for all. All too often, disabled customers are being failed by banks who are not adjusting their communications and procedures to serve them properly, she said. The committee had been told of banks contacting deaf people by phone and sending written PIN numbers to blind people instead of using Braille, she added. The British Bankers Association said it was already working closely with the government, the regulator and consumer advocates on a number of the areas highlighted in the report. "We will consider the report's recommendations in detail and reflect on how they might be adopted by the industry going forward," it added. Polly Mackenzie, director of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, said: "For too long it's been assumed that when people with mental health problems get behind on bills, or struggle to stick to their budget, it's because they're lazy or incompetent. "That's simply not true, and we are delighted to see the Lords committee recognise this and the need for banks to step up and offer support. "It's time for banks to adapt their services to help support people when they're unwell."

Summary: The banks and financial regulators should do more to tackle the vicious cycle of debt and overcharging, says a Lords committee.


Staunton won the UK Theatre Award for best performance in a musical for her role in the Chichester Festival Theatre's production of Gypsy. Written in the 1950s with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Gypsy opened in Chichester a year ago and has since transferred to London's West End. The show was also named best musical production at Sunday's ceremony. Dame Eileen Atkins and choreographer Matthew Bourne received outstanding contribution awards, while Polly Lister and Joel MacCormack shared the trophy for best performance in a play. Staunton was not present to pick up her award because she was saving her voice on her day off, according to Chichester artistic director Jonathan Church. "She is, as part of her regime, lying down every Sunday," he said. Accepting the award on her behalf, he said: "UK Theatre embraces the whole range of theatres she feels passionately she created some of her finest performances in. "And of course the subsidy that enables those theatres to exist is important to her - she wanted that message to be heard." Staunton plays Momma Rose in Gypsy, which transferred to London's Savoy Theatre in April and runs until the end of November. Dame Eileen Atkins, who co-created TV dramas including Upstairs, Downstairs and The House of Eliott, said the Shakespeare Guild's Gielgud Award meant "an enormous amount". She was presented with the trophy by Sir Patrick Stewart. Other presenters at the ceremony at London's Guildhall included actors Robert Powell, Barbara Windsor, Richard Wilson and Pauline McLynn, who received one of the afternoon's biggest cheers for rounding on "London-centric critics". Matthew Bourne said receiving The Stage Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre was "very significant to me" because it was a theatre award and not just for dance. "I've had dance awards before now, if I've had anything, and I'm always thinking that dance is theatre," he said. The best new play prize went to Iphigenia In Splott, staged by Sherman Cymru and set in the Cardiff area of Splott. Its writer, Gary Own, described it as the story of "what happens to an ordinary woman in austerity Britain". He said theatre, and not TV, was now portraying those struggling to make ends meet. "In the '80s but I remember on TV there being things like The Boys From The Blackstuff - these really fierce dramas portrayals of how difficult life was becoming for ordinary people," he said. "When this recession started, we expected the big beasts of British drama to show what was happening to people. And it hasn't happened at all. So thank God theatre is still there to shout about what is happening." Newcastle Theatre Royal was named the country's most welcoming theatre - following a similar accolade for its backstage team at the Technical Theatre Awards. The UK Theatre Awards do not cover National Theatre productions or West End shows unless they have transferred from a theatre outside the capital.

Summary: Actress Imelda Staunton has been honoured at an award ceremony for the best theatre created outside London.


As reported in the East Anglian Daily Times, East Bergholt - the birthplace of artist John Constable - may try to "divorce" Suffolk in the housing row. Campaigner Peter Dent said Colchester Borough Council, in Essex, was known for its preservation of heritage sites. "I don't care if Suffolk would miss us. That's their problem," he said. "We've got a Colchester postcode, we've got a Colchester phone number, we would like to give it a try and work with a council that would respect the village and the heritage of Constable Country." East Bergholt has been fighting plans for new homes for a number of years. In 2016, residents won a judicial review to block the building of 10 homes. The issue was raised by Mr Dent at an annual parish council meeting in the village, where the chair asked residents for a show of hands to signal their support for the idea of becoming part of Essex. "Almost everybody, bar one or two, put their hands up," said Mr Dent, who reiterated the decision would have to be confirmed by the parish council before a village referendum would be held. Mr Dent, chair of Action East Bergholt, claims Babergh District Council "ignored the neighbourhood plan" which residents had spent "a lot of time and money" putting together. "We have fought with them long and hard for the last 18 months, and we are continuing to fight," Mr Dent said. "Frankly, we'd like to move to somewhere where we don't have to battle night and day." The chief executive of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, said he was "acutely conscious... many people have lost trust in their district council". Arthur Charvonia said he has held meetings with the parish council and will shortly meet the East Bergholt Society. "Repairing relationships and trust will take time... the community will need to judge Babergh District Council by our future actions rather than by my words," he added. "I look forward to supporting East Bergholt to deliver its priorities as set out in its neighbourhood plan."

Summary: Residents of a Suffolk village are considering a fight to become part of neighbouring Essex in their battle to prevent 144 homes being built.


The 33-year-old batsman, England's all-time leading run-scorer across all formats, was given the news by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). ECB managing director Paul Downton said: "The time is right to rebuild not only the team but also the team ethic." "If England have failed in their attempts to manage him, then so has everyone else." Read more from Jonathan Agnew Pietersen responded: "I will continue to play but deeply regret that it won't be for England." He scored 8,181 runs at an average of 47 in 104 Tests, in addition to 4,440 runs in 136 one-day internationals and 1,176 runs in 37 Twenty20s. "Playing cricket for my country has been an honour," said South Africa-born Pietersen, who made his England debut in 2004. "Every time I pulled on the England shirt was a moment of huge pride for me and that is something that will live with me forever. "Although I am obviously very sad the incredible journey has come to an end, I'm also hugely proud of what we, as a team, have achieved over the past nine years. I believe I have a great deal still to give as a cricketer." Media playback is not supported on this device England were whitewashed 5-0 by Australia in the Ashes Test series and Pietersen, his team's leading run-scorer, was criticised for the manner of some of his dismissals. He said last month he was "determined to help regain the Ashes" in England in 2015 and was included in a provisional 30-man squad for the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh, starting in March, when limited-overs coach Ashley Giles described him as a "million-pound asset". But the ECB have now decided he no longer has a future with England and are due to name their squad for the World Twenty20, plus a limited-overs tour of the West Indies that begins later this month, this week. The ECB said that the England management, which includes Giles, Downton and national selector James Whitaker, agreed "unanimously" that Pietersen would not be part of their plans for those trips or beyond. Downton, who took over from Hugh Morris on 1 February, added: "Clearly this was a tough decision because Kevin has been such an outstanding player for England, as the fact that he is the country's leading run-scorer in international cricket demonstrates. "However, everyone was aware that there was a need to begin the long-term planning after the Australia tour. Therefore we have decided the time is right to look to the future." The ECB's decision, announced via a statement, brings to an end Pietersen's brilliant but controversial career. He is regarded by many as England's best player - his tally of 23 Test centuries is second only to Test captain Alastair Cook in the all-time list - and only six players have played more Tests for England. In his debut Test series in 2005, he helped England win the Ashes for the first time in 18 years, one of four Ashes triumphs in his career. Appointed captain in 2008, he resigned after only five months

Summary: Kevin Pietersen's England career is over after he was told he is no longer part of the national team's plans.


Belper Town FC thought everyone would realise they were joking when they advertised their next match as being against the Spanish giants. But they received more than a dozen calls from people wanting tickets. Even the club's caterer was taken in and started panicking about what to cook the fictitious opponents. "I did have a bit of a panic myself because I thought 'blimey what can I feed these lads?" said Diane Collins. "They are all into carbs, protein and veg, not like pie and chips that our footballers get." After being told it was a joke, she said: "I was disappointed I wasn't going to see Ronaldo but never mind." Belper Town FC play in the North Premier League Division One South - the eighth tier of the English football pyramid. One of the club's directors, Mike Matthews, said: "Our view as directors is that Real Madrid would merely be the warm-up game for the true match tomorrow against Kidsgrove Athletic. "We are expecting a big crowd." The match was advertised last Tuesday and by the morning of 1 April the club had received 15 phone calls asking for tickets. Three people also asked Mr Matthews for tickets directly - and two of those were serious. "They were completely unaware of the date and the sheer unlikelihood of the world's most prestigious club visiting Christchurch Meadow," he said.

Summary: A non-league football club has been left red faced after an April Fools' Day joke about playing Real Madrid went wrong.


The man, who is in his 30s, was attacked at the property in Argenta Walk at about 04:00 GMT on Monday. Chief Insp Stephen McCauley said: "We believe an altercation of some kind has taken place in the house which has led to the man being stabbed." He added a number of men "hurriedly" left the house. The victim's injury is not believed to be life-threatening.

Summary: A man has been stabbed in the back during a house party in Ballymena, County Antrim.


The Department of the Environment (DoE) said it had been five years since the first recorded death due to the virus in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) said there appeared to be "little natural resistance to the virus within the local population". It said sick squirrels tend to die within 10 days to two weeks. NIEA Wildlife Inspector Declan Looney said red squirrels in Tollymore Forest had "recovered well" following the outbreak of the virus five years ago, but this was a "further blow". "Sick red squirrels will appear lethargic, approachable, with painful sores on their faces and paws," he said. "Unfortunately there appears little natural resistance to the virus within the local population and sick animals tend to die within 10 days to two weeks. "If you have squirrels entering your garden to feed at bird feeders, please either remove these or clean them daily to reduce the spread of the virus." The DoE said the disease "does not affect people or their domestic pets". A spokesperson from the Forest Service said it was "not unusual" for the virus "to re-emerge some years after the initial outbreak". "The fact that the red squirrel population recovered in the intervening years gives us great encouragement that working in partnership with the NIEA and the Tollymore Red Squirrel Group on the implementation of control measures will once again produce a successful outcome," they added.

Summary: There has been a squirrel pox virus outbreak among red squirrels at Tollymore Forest Park in County Down.


Two women told the New York Times that the Republican presidential candidate groped or kissed them. A People magazine reporter also said she was forcibly kissed, while another woman said Mr Trump grabbed her bottom. At a Florida rally, Mr Trump called the allegations "vicious claims" that are "totally and absolutely false". "These events never ever happened," he told supporters at West Palm Beach. Earlier, he had fired back on Twitter, calling the claims a "total fabrication" and denying the People reporter's account. Mr Trump's campaign has also threatened legal action against the NYT. His camp made public a letter to the US newspaper calling its article "defamatory" and "a politically-motivated effort to defeat Mr Trump's candidacy". The NYT said it was standing by its story. The allegations come less than a week after a video shot in 2005 emerged which showed Mr Trump making obscene remarks about groping women. He apologised for the comments - which were widely condemned - but described them as "locker-room talk". Asked during last Sunday's debate whether he had kissed or groped women without their consent, Mr Trump said: "No, I have not", and stressed that he respected women. Many of the women said Mr Trump's denial during the second presidential debate prompted them to come forward. Calling the NYT story disturbing, Hillary Clinton's campaign said it "sadly fits everything we know about the way Donald Trump has treated women". The New York Times published accounts from two women, Jessica Leeds and Rachel Crooks. Ms Leeds, now 74, said that when she was 38 she sat next to Mr Trump in the first-class cabin of a flight to New York. Once airborne, he lifted the armrest and began to touch her. "He was like an octopus... his hands were everywhere," said Ms Leeds. "It was an assault." Rachel Crooks said she was kissed on the lips by Mr Trump outside a lift in Trump Tower when she was a 22-year-old receptionist at a real estate company there. "It was so inappropriate," Ms Crooks said. "I was so upset that he thought I was so insignificant that he could do that." In People magazine, writer Natasha Stoynoff said an incident took place in December 2005, when she went to interview the Trumps ahead of their first wedding anniversary. Mr Trump said he wanted to show her around their Florida estate, including one "tremendous" room. "We walked into that room alone, and Trump shut the door behind us. I turned around, and within seconds he was pushing me against the wall and forcing his tongue down my throat," Ms Stoynoff wrote. Another woman, Mindy McGillivray, now 36, told the Palm Beach Post that when she was 23, Mr Trump grabbed her bottom at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida in 2003. None of the women reported their accounts to the authorities, but said they shared what happened with friends, colleagues or family. Other reports that have emerged: The Trump camp has not reacted to all the claims, but it came out strongly against the NYT report. In addition to

Summary: Donald Trump is facing a series of allegations of inappropriate sexual contact, after US media reported claims from several women.


Paul Massey was shot five times outside his Salford home on 26 July 2015 in what police believe to be a gang feud. No-one has been arrested over the killing of the 55-year-old security boss, who was jailed for 14 years in 1999 for stabbing a man outside a club. A full inquest is expected after police complete their criminal investigation. The victim's partner, eight other members of his family and detectives attended Bolton Coroner's Court for a brief pre-inquest hearing. Jennifer Leeming, senior coroner for Manchester West, asked the senior officer in the case: "I understand these inquiries, the inquiries touching on the death of Mr Massey, are still active inquiries and I understand that there's reason to suppose that charges will result, is that right?" Det Supt Howard Millington, of Greater Manchester Police, replied: "That's right. We are still providing evidence to the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service)." Massey was dubbed Mr Big by the late Salford councillor Joe Burrows at a town hall meeting to discuss civil disturbances in 1992. He was jailed in 1999 for 14 years after he stabbed a man in the groin outside a club in Manchester, severing an artery. He was a well-known figure in his home city of Salford and had been involved with security firms operating in Manchester and beyond. A Â£50,000 reward is still on offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killers. A further pre-inquest hearing was scheduled for 17 May.

Summary: Detectives are still gathering evidence into the death of a convicted criminal once branded "Mr Big", a pre-inquest hearing has heard.


The Local Government Association is asking that councils in England be freed from restrictions on the ability to borrow to fund new home building. It is also calling for powers to replace every council home that is sold off, as quickly as possible. The government said it was delivering on its commitment to replace all properties sold on a one-for-one basis. But in a submission to the Treasury, the LGA said the scale of the housing crisis demanded that action to fix the lack of affordable housing was taken immediately. "The government's recent announcement of an additional Â£5bn investment in the form of loans to private sector organisations and for building homes on surplus public land is a welcome step," the LGA said. "However, councils are also well placed to bridge the gap between housing need and future building levels and are keen to see - and support - delivery at speed." The LGA wants to hold talks with ministers over whether councils' housing revenue accounts - the accounts covering rents and assets - could be removed from the public sector debt book so as to enable borrowing against these assets. "This would allow local government to rapidly contribute new homes in the market, meet a wide range of local needs and generate significant medium and long term returns," it said. Councils also want powers to replace council homes that are sold off under Right to Buy arrangements. Currently, the government only allows local authorities to keep 30% of the cost for replacement council homes. This means councils cannot build replacements - especially as they are unable to borrow to fund the rest. The call comes as new figures were released on the sales of social housing. These revealed nearly 22,000 social housing dwellings were sold from 2015-16 - 12,557 by local authorities and a further 9,435 by housing associations. The sales amount to about 0.5% of the total stock of four million social houses in England. There was a particular spike in the percentage of housing association homes sold to private firms. This was up 46% and government statisticians said this was likely to be because of housing associations taking a more active approach to managing their assets. The Department for Communities and Local Government said it was delivering on its commitment to replace all properties sold on a one-for-one basis. "As of June 2016, there had been 7,018 starts and acquisitions. "This delivers more than a one for one replacement on the 4,369 additional sales since the scheme was reinvigorated in 2012."

Summary: Town hall bosses want urgent talks with the government on how they can rapidly build homes where they are needed.


The B4270 and other local roads are affected, Vale of Glamorgan council has said. The blaze at Llandow Industrial Estate started on Thursday, and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews are still on site. Residents are also being advised to keep windows and doors closed. A fire service spokesperson said: "Our crews are monitoring the fire and will do so over the coming days to ensure that the incident is contained." Officials said no asbestos is believed to be at the site. However, Public Health Wales (PHW) said substances in the smoke could cause coughing, wheezing, breathlessness and chest pain. People with asthma and other respiratory conditions may be "particularly susceptible" to the smoke and should carry and use their medication. Andrew Kibble of the PHW environmental public health team recommended people stay out of the smoke and if at home, close doors and windows. The council's emergency planning team is working to limit disruption. Local schools have been advised to open as usual, and there is no impact on the local water supply.

Summary: Drivers have been warned to take care as smoke from a 2,000-tonne rubbish fire near Llandow in the Vale of Glamorgan is being blown over roads.


The Spaniard, 31, lost the first set but fought back to win 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 6-1 6-4 after three hours and 16 minutes. Nadal saw 13 break points go begging before finally breaking the world number 59 after nearly two hours. He dropped just five more games on his way to a last-16 meeting with Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov. "All the matches have been very tight - I am very happy," said Nadal. "I don't know how many break points I had before I got the first one. Mentally, I fought a lot until that moment, then I think I played better." Nadal could not land a telling return as the break points came and went against Mayer, and the Argentine took advantage by playing a fine tie-break to take the first set. I am in the fourth round now. I don't think much about that. When Nadal finally made the breakthrough at the 14th attempt, at 3-3 in the second set, he screamed "Vamos!" and his family and team celebrated in the stands. The Spaniard had won all three previous matches against Mayer and went on to dominate after finally breaking. There was a late flash of resistance when Mayer broke serve with Nadal trying to close out the match, but two games later the world number one sealed victory at 8.40pm local time. Asked about a potential first-ever meeting with 19-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer at the US Open in the semi-finals next week, he said: "I am in the fourth round now. I don't think much about that. "It's a long way away. All the matches have been very tough. "The only thing I am looking for is the practice tomorrow to keep working hard and focus on the match against Dolgopolov." Third seed Federer booked his place in the last 16 with a clinical 6-3 6-3 7-5 victory over Spain's Feliciano Lopez.

Summary: Top seed Rafael Nadal overcame stubborn resistance from Argentina's Leonardo Mayer to reach the fourth round at the US Open in New York.


Apache, a Jack Russell Terrier, was reluctant to leave the Belasco Theatre stage, where Rylance is starring in Richard III and Twelfth Night. "He made an excellent entrance, but I'll have to teach him a few things about exits!" said Rylance, winner of two Tony awards. The actor plays the medieval monarch and noblewoman Olivia in the two plays. London's Globe Theatre is staging the productions, with Richard III in the afternoon and Twelfth Night in the evening - a total of six hours of theatre. The company, putting on Shakespeare on Broadway for the first time, is following the Tudor tradition of having an all-male cast playing all of the roles, including the female ones. Rylance, who added that his dog was also making his New York theatrical debut, was called "astonishing" in a review by Ben Brantley of the New York Times. "This is how Shakespeare was meant to be done," he added. The two plays and gender-swapping roles allow him to be "as brilliant in trousers as he is in a dress", added the review. Marilyn Stasio, writing in Variety, said that Rylance's portrayal of Richard III was "an assassin consumed less by envy and hatred of his victims than loathing for his own twisted self." Stephen Fry, making his New York stage debut as Malvolio in Twelfth Night, was praised for his sympathetic portrayal of the usually malevolent character. The New York Times said: "Malvolio is refreshingly embodied by Mr. Fry with the complacency and affectation of someone you might recognize from your own office." Brantley said that the two productions were "a source of radiant illumination for the audience, while the bewilderment of the characters onstage floods us with pure, tickling joy. "I can't remember being so ridiculously happy for the entirety of a Shakespeare performance since - let me think - August 2002." He went on to explain this was when he last saw Twelfth Night at the Globe Theatre in London, starring Mark Rylance. Both plays are due to continue at the Belasco Theatre until 30 November.

Summary: Actor Mark Rylance has made his Broadway Shakespeare debut - but was upstaged by his own dog's performance.


Utopia Coaches, based at Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire, provided services to rural communities between Selby, Drax, Tadcaster and York. The company announced it was going into liquidation in a tweet on Wednesday evening, about an hour after drivers said they received the text messages. Utopia has not responded to the BBC's request for comment. Read more about this and other stories from across Yorkshire Driver Carl Longfield said he left work on Wednesday with no idea the company was going to cease operating. "I left the depot thinking everything was OK saying, 'see you tomorrow' and I got home and got a text at about 19:55 saying 'thank you very much but we are ceasing trading at 00:01'. "We had no idea the company was in such a bad state," he said. "The more concern for me is the passengers we have left behind in the remote communities. They relied on our services to get into work, to school, to colleges and they've been left remote." Richard Green, another driver, said he felt completely "deflated" by the news and said he was also concerned for passengers. "They relied on us but evidently the company couldn't be bothered about them." The drivers met the company's liquidator earlier. They said they were told employees would receive two weeks' pay if they had been with the company for two years or more. North Yorkshire County Council said it was working to offer alternatives for subsidised services, including school bus services. It added it was in discussions with other operators about whether it might be possible to restore some of the company's commercial routes.

Summary: Bus drivers say they were told by text message their company was closing and they would lose their jobs.


Glen Hunt, from Conars Court in Londonderry, must spend 10 months in prison with a further 10 months on licence The attack happened at his partner's home in the Shankill area of Belfast on 3 September last year. A Belfast Crown Court judge described it as a "shocking incident". The court was told that Hunt returned to his partner's home after spending the day watching band parades and drinking. Prior to going home, the father of three got into an altercation with his partner's brother, who he claimed assaulted him. A prosecution barrister said Hunt returned in an "intoxicated and agitated" state. Hunt's partner was upstairs, and while in the bathroom she felt a thud to her shoulder. A struggle between the couple then ensued, during which she was pushed into the bath. She them saw Hunt raise his hand, and he struck her twice with a hammer. The barrister said the woman was able to get the hammer from Hunt, adding "the struggle came to an end when her grandson came into the bathroom". She left with the toddler, reported the matter to police and later sought hospital treatment for two wounds. She required stitches for a cut to her forehead, and also suffered a chipped tooth and a wound to her lip. Hunt handed himself in to police in Derry three days later, and during interview made the case that he had been assaulted by his partner's brother. He said that when he got home, his partner was on the phone with her brother and that he was "in fear". He subsequently pleaded guilty to wounding the woman, and to possessing the hammer with intent to commit assault. The court heard the hammer used was already in the house. It also emerged that while Hunt has a criminal record of 25 convictions, there were no convictions for violent offences. A defence barrister said there was no history of domestic violence between the two, adding that when Hunt returned home drunk after being assaulted, he felt in fear. Passing sentence, the judge said that the woman was traumatised by the attack, and "continues to feel the after-effects of what was clearly a shocking incident".

Summary: A 53-year-old man has been jailed for attacking his partner with a hammer in the presence of her three-year old grandson.


The 25-year-old, who made his debut for the county in 2010, also plays as a right-handed, middle-order batsman. "We have a great squad and coaching staff and I feel that there is more silverware to come," Taylor told Gloucestershire's club website. He has taken 61 wickets in 42 first-class matches so far in his career. Chief executive Will Brown added: "It is fantastic to see yet another of our young stars commit to Gloucestershire. "Jack's drive to constantly improve, shown by his hugely improved batting performances, will no doubt keep him as a key member of the squad well into the future."

Summary: Gloucestershire off-spinner Jack Taylor has signed an extended contract with the County Championship Division Two side until the end of the 2019 season.


Cummings was in the right place at the right time to convert David Gray's cross for his first. And the 21-year-old rolled in an opportunistic second from a tight angle when he capitalised on a mix-up in the Buddies' defence. New signings Andrew Shinnie and Brian Graham both came off the bench to make their debuts for Hibs. Graham in particular had a brilliant chance to score his first goal for the Leith side but Saints goalkeeper Scott Gallacher blocked the effort. Former Buddie John McGinn cracked the angle of post and cross-bar late on and any critics of Cummings would say the forward should have gone home with a hat-trick ball. His double here brought his tally for the season to five already, and the deflected cross from energetic captain Gray only needed a left-foot steer into the net. Being in the right place to capitalise was key for Cummings, and 10 minutes later his persistence at pestering St Mirren defender Jack Baird and keeper Gallacher was rewarded. The St Mirren duo left a back-pass to each other and Cummings nipped in to clinically score from a tight angle. Lennon's managerial effect from the sidelines is clear. Fifteen minutes into this match the former Celtic boss was berating Hibs centre-back Darren McGregor for a lack of urgency. Players paid attention to Lennon's demands to "move it quickly" and "get it forward". Cummings received an earful for a poor second-half pass and Marvin Bartley was rebuked for moaning at the referee. Lennon has got his team by the scruff of the neck. St Mirren's home form under Alex Rae has been better than his predecessors but there was not much for the locals to get excited about on this occasion - indeed some booed at half-time. Baird watched his header sail over and substitute David Clarkson shot narrowly wide, but the impression was Hibs had another gear in them if required. Hibs boss Neil Lennon: "Jason Cummings is a goalscorer but there's more to his game. "He got two brilliant goals and could've had a couple more. I thought he got sloppy in the second half and looked a little bit tired. "If you'd been watching him in the first half you could have had Real Madrid on the phone. But if you'd been watching him second half you would've had Accrington Stanley on the phone - and that's no disrespect to Accrington." St Mirren manager Alex Rae: "The fact is that we dug in and competed in the second half. "You can't legislate for that second goal. No matter what the preparation is, it's just a miscommunication and it becomes difficult because you're chasing the game. "We need to stick together as a team and get through this." Match ends, St. Mirren 0, Hibernian 2. Second Half ends, St. Mirren 0, Hibernian 2. Andy Webster (St. Mirren) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Brian Graham (Hibernian). John McGinn (Hibernian) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Attempt missed. Andrew Shinnie (Hibernian) right

Summary: Jason Cummings' brace against St Mirren helped Hibernian continue their perfect start to the Championship season.


The Â£42m MV Loch Seaforth has been doing berthing trials at pier number three ahead of its introduction to the route. The boat has already carried out trials at Ullpool. Last month, Transport Minister Derek Mackay said he was confident the ferry will be operating by the end of May.

Summary: A new ferry built to serve on the Ullapool to Stornoway route has berthed for the first time at Stornoway harbour.


If emergency departments are struggling then it is a good bet the entire system is under strain. That is because the A&E stats reflect not only the demand on the system - how many patients are turning up, but also can indicate how quickly patients are moving through the hospital system. So if there are very few beds available on the wards it creates a log-jam in A&E and patients have to wait on trolleys for space to become available. A knock-on effect can be seen in ambulances queuing outside. Problems are made worse if there are delays in releasing patients from hospital because a care package is not in place for them to go home to. That is why many argue making sure social services are properly resourced is a key element in trying to tackle the pressures facing the NHS. And then there is the impact on planned operations. If intensive care units, for example, are full then there are no available beds there for patients who need them to recover from serious scheduled operations. If that is the case - some elective surgery will inevitably get postponed. Late last year, the Welsh Government pledged an extra Â£45m to health boards to try make sure scheduled, elective surgery and treatments are more protected this winter. NHS Wales chief executive Dr Andrew Goodall said it was still too early to tell in terms of numbers but hospitals needed to ensure elective surgery was managed in a "sensible manner" as there was a duty to patients. Another interesting thing to note - sometimes the figures show that unscheduled care units actually see a greater number of patients during the summer months - due to trips, slips, falls, bumps and so on. But in winter the NHS often has to deal with more severely-ill patients, for example elderly patients who have breathing problems. These need much more care, spend more time in the system and need more support to get better. COMPARING WALES WITH ENGLAND Historically A&E waits have been longer in Wales than in England. Some experts argue that is because there is a bigger mismatch in Wales between the number of beds available and the demand for them. The difference might also reflect demographic factors - for example the Welsh population as a whole being older sicker and less well-off than other parts of the UK. It is not straightforward comparing Wales with the NHS in England, because the "clock" starts differently when patients arrive. For those in Wales, the waiting time starts being recorded as soon as the patient is registered inside the A&E department - or when the ambulance crew notifies the desk they have arrived outside. In England, the arrival time starts when the patient is handed over or 15 minutes after the ambulance arrives at A&E, whichever is earlier. Leaked data for NHS England seen by BBC News shows the figure reached a low of 75.8% on 3 January but had recovered to 82.4% last week. HOW DO DIFFERENT HOSPITALS COMPARE? ARE THINGS GETTING MORE DIFFICULT? Looking

Summary: Statistics showing the length of time patients have to spend in accident and emergency have been described as taking the temperature of the entire NHS system.


Golden Hillock School was put in special measures last month after criticisms over leadership. It was one of 21 schools inspected by Ofsted over an alleged plot by some Muslims to take over schools. The current governing body was only formed in December, governors said. They said it meant there was not enough time to implement the government's anti-radicalisation strategy Prevent before a visit by Ofsted. Inspectors criticised religious teaching at the school which they said focused almost exclusively on Islam. Current governor Mohammed Shafique said: "We became a governing body on 4 December. We were in the process of trying to explore a lot of things and all of that came to a standstill on 31 March [Ofsted visit]. "We have done a lot to give young people a broader experience, I'm sure we could do a lot more. But we haven't been given enough chance to carry those actions through. By Phil MackieNews Correspondent On the day I visited Golden Hillock, two of the three classes I saw were being taught by supply teachers. This was despite the school being barely 60% full due to Year 10 work experience and the end of GCSEs. The governors estimate the school has a 20% vacancy rate which they say has been exacerbated by the Trojan Horse allegations. They told me the number of resignations that were handed in before the end of May ran into double figures. The school has struggled for a long time, although last year its academic results had shown significant improvement. Last year it was advised by the DfE and Birmingham City Council to become part of an academy and was directed towards the Park View Educational Trust, whose schools had been rated Outstanding. Now the governors accept that they may be replaced and the school will be under new management, again, in the autumn. "To be judged, you need to be given time to actually do something. We were not given enough time to do anything before a judgement was passed." The four academies put in special measures last month - Golden Hillock, Nansen Primary, Park View and Oldknow - had until Friday to send in formal responses to the government detailing how they would make improvements, or face losing their funding and being taken over. The city council has already submitted its action plan to the Department for Education (DfE) for the schools which it runs, which were also rated inadequate or given notices of improvement. Mr Shafique said he would be happy to stand down as a governor if someone else could make improvements at Golden Hillock. Fellow governor Mohammad Ashraf said it was difficult to see what the future held for the school. "The honest answer is we don't know," he said. "I do not know where we're going to be heading towards come September, or next year or even the next few days." The BBC has also been told by a former governor, who asked not to be named, that the previous governing body of Golden Hillock opted not to take part in

Summary: Governors at one of the Birmingham schools at the centre of the "Trojan Horse" inquiry have said they were not given enough time to make improvements before a visit by Ofsted.


After a goalless first half, Fleetwood went in front when Bobby Grant's superb long-range effort flew beyond Shrimpers goalkeeper Daniel Bentley. Adam Barrett's header and Jack Payne's 18-yard strike looked to have sealed a Southend comeback, but McLaughlin's close-range header levelled the scores. The draw moved the Cod Army one point clear of the bottom four in League One. But any chance of a late play-off push now looks to be over for Phil Brown's Southend, who drop to 11th, nine points behind sixth-placed Walsall.

Summary: Conor McLaughlin's late header rescued a valuable point for relegation-threatened Fleetwood at Southend.


The protests led to the departure of the country's former ruler, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, and sparked the wider Arab Spring across North Africa and the Middle East. However, despite the removal of President Ben Ali, economic reforms in Tunisia since 2011 have stalled due to continuing political unrest, which dragged on until the end of last year. Yet with a moderate, interim government of independent figures appointed in December, and the country's new constitution being agreed in January, there is now renewed optimism that pro-business changes will be forthcoming, to enable entrepreneurship and small businesses to flourish. The sense of confidence has been strengthened by backing from the World Bank, which last month awarded Tunisia loans totalling $1.2bn (Â£719m) to help drive economic and political reform. The World Bank said that this figure included $750m "in support of government reforms to level the economic playing field and promote growth and job creation", and $100m to increase lending to small and medium-sized companies. For most Tunisian entrepreneurs, reforms to make their jobs easier cannot come quickly enough. Ramzi el Fekih, 46, says the key to helping new businesses launch and grow in Tunisia is a better judicial system. Mr el Fekih is chief executive of Viamobile, a mobile phone banking and payments app. He launched the business in Tunisia in 2009 after returning to the country following 25 years working abroad, including 20 years in the mobile phone technology sector in California. "The biggest difference between working here and in California is the lack of trust," says Mr el Fekih. "People try to protect themselves, because they have been had before, but it becomes very constraining." "There is so much control, that we can't move, but what we need is a judicial system that punishes people who don't follow the law." Mr el Fekih says he would also like to see much less regulation and bureaucracy, complaining that it took him two years to get Viamobile approved by the country's central bank. But despite his frustrations, he says he has no regrets about to returning to his homeland. "I really believe that there is a huge potential in Tunisia and Tunisian entrepreneurs," he says. Mr el Fekih is hoping that now, with the new constitution in place, the Tunisian state will move fast on reforms. His analogy is borrowed from the world of mobile technology. "What politicians can do is design an easy and accessible operating system, so entrepreneurs can follow and create applications," he says. "Now is the time." For fellow entrepreneur Zied Jallouli, 29, the big problem for start-ups in Tunisia is securing financial backing. "Raising funds here for a big idea is really, really tough," says Mr Jallouli, shaking his head. He and his business partner have created a smartphone app called Disrupt CK, which they claim can help people to buy clothes or other consumer goods similar to those they see in a film or TV show. Mr Jallouli says you simply point your smartphone at the television, press the app button, and it will produce

Summary: Three years ago thousands of Tunisians protested on the streets, demanding, among other things, more economic opportunity.


European Athletics wants historic records rewritten because of a lack of credibility following a doping scandal. "If that's what it took for the good of the sport then that's the way I would have to go," said Warner. GB's Paula Radcliffe, who would lose her 2003 marathon world record, previously dubbed the idea "cowardly". Britain's Colin Jackson would also lose his 1994 indoor 60m hurdles world record of 7.30 seconds. Radcliffe said European Athletics' idea was "heavy handed", while Jackson said clean athletes "should not get caught up in this". "They [Radcliffe and Jackson] love athletics and understand the greater good is what matters, but we've got to get to a better defined set of proposals, and we're not there yet," Warner told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Athletic's world governing body - the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) - will discuss the proposals at a meeting in August. The proposals are a response to last year's McLaren report, which uncovered widespread doping in sport - and athletics in particular. Russian athletes are banned from international competition unless they can satisfy strict criteria to show they are clean. Warner believes some of the records set prior to 2005 were "iniquitous", adding: "Today's athletes can't get close to them because they were drug-fuelled." One key proposal from European Athletics is that blood samples must be stored for 10 years after a record is set. The IAAF has stored blood and urine samples only since 2005 and current records that do not meet the new criteria would remain on an "all-time list", but not be officially recognised as records. Warner, who took charge of UKA in 2007, also warned this summer's World Championships in London would not be "100% clean", stating the battle against doping was "an arms race". He will leave UKA after 11 years immediately after the World Championships and has already handed over chairman duties to Richard Bowker.

Summary: Outgoing UK Athletics chief Ed Warner has backed plans to erase world records set before 2005, adding that athletes affected understand "the greater good".


McCartan, who has now scored seven goals in his last 10 games - five from free-kicks - fired home from 20 yards in the 89th minute to extend Stanley's unbeaten run to 10 games. Grimsby had looked on course for victory thanks to substitute Akwasi Asante's first league goal. Asante, who scored 12 goals for Solihull Moors before signing for the Mariners in January, made space for himself on the right of the penalty area before firing the ball home in the 70th minute. Stanley had hit the woodwork twice prior to that with Hull loan defender Harvey Rodgers firing a long-range effort against a post and Matty Pearson rattling the crossbar with a long-range strike. Dutchman Asante, a 57th-minute replacement for Scott Vernon, almost claimed a winner in the second minute of added time when he was denied by a superb save from Aaron Chapman. Match support supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Accrington Stanley 1, Grimsby Town 1. Second Half ends, Accrington Stanley 1, Grimsby Town 1. Attempt missed. Jonathan Edwards (Accrington Stanley) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Corner, Accrington Stanley. Conceded by James McKeown. Attempt saved. Sean McConville (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Attempt saved. Akwasi Asante (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Attempt missed. Akwasi Asante (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Attempt missed. Matty Pearson (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Attempt saved. Akwasi Asante (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Hand ball by Jordan Clark (Accrington Stanley). Goal! Accrington Stanley 1, Grimsby Town 1. Shay McCartan (Accrington Stanley) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the top left corner. Sean McConville (Accrington Stanley) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Zak Mills (Grimsby Town). Corner, Accrington Stanley. Conceded by Zak Mills. Substitution, Grimsby Town. Shaun Pearson replaces Gavin Gunning. Gavin Gunning (Grimsby Town) is shown the yellow card. Shay McCartan (Accrington Stanley) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Chris Clements (Grimsby Town). Foul by Jonathan Edwards (Accrington Stanley). Zak Mills (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Delay in match James McKeown (Grimsby Town) because of an injury. Corner, Accrington Stanley. Conceded by Danny Andrew. Attempt blocked. Jonathan Edwards (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Attempt missed. Matty Pearson (Accrington Stanley) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Corner, Accrington Stanley. Conceded by Danny Andrew. Substitution, Accrington Stanley. Jonathan Edwards replaces Janoi Donacien. Attempt missed. Jordan Clark (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Attempt blocked. Shay McCartan (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from

Summary: In-form Shay McCartan rescued a point for Accrington with a late free-kick in the draw with fellow mid-table side Grimsby.


It is trying to find 25 children who have shown promise to receive master classes from experts. They will receive materials to practice at home and attend six one-day sessions. Artists who have painted the Gwynedd landscape include Gwilym Prichard and Sir Kyffin Williams. The Criw Celf initiative wants pupils who will be starting in year seven in Gwynedd schools in September.

Summary: Many famous artists have captured Gwynedd's stunning scenery and now the local authority is looking for the next generation of talent.


The Mail calls Spider-Man: Homecoming "the blockbuster of the summer", while The Guardian calls it a "light, snappy and frequently hilarious crowdpleaser". According to Screen Daily reviewer Tim Grierson, British actor Tom Holland - a former star of the Billy Elliot musical who turned 21 this month - "makes for a believably underage Peter Parker". The Hollywood Reporter, though, says "a charming new lead only goes so far". Jon Watts' film, writes critic John DeFore, is "often frustrating" and "represents a creative mis-step" for the Marvel Studios. Largely set in New York, Spider-Man: Homecoming follows on from Holland's introduction to the "MCU" - Marvel Cinematic Universe - in Captain America: Civil War. That 2016 film saw Spider-Man - a teenage crime-fighter who can spin webs and swing between tall buildings - participate in a battle between Captain America, Iron Man and other superheroes. The new film sees Spider-Man's alter ego Peter Parker juggling his high school responsibilities with his secret life as a masked vigilante. It is not long before he encounters Adrian Toomes, a villainous arms dealer who has his own alter-ego in the form of wing-sporting marauder Vulture. Previous versions of the Spider-Man franchise featured Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in the title role. According to Digital Spy, "Spider-Man: Homecoming's biggest achievement is that it makes you forget it's the third different Spider-Man - and second reboot - in less than 20 years." "There's a spontaneous charge to the film, a euphoric innocence, that makes it a much-needed antidote to stale franchise formula," raves Rolling Stone's Peter Travers. Variety's Owen Gleiberman, meanwhile, praises the "sinister, gnashing personality" Keaton brings to his role while wishing he had been "given more to do". "Homecoming is easily the best Spider-Man film since Sam Raimi's operatic Spider-Man 2," concludes Empire's Nick De Semlyen, one of several critics to give the movie four stars out of five. Spider-Man: Homecoming opens in the UK and Ireland on 5 July. Superhero movies are like garishly costumed buses at the moment. If you happen to miss one, there's always another one just around the corner. That's partly down to the way character rights have been divvied up between the studios, who all want a piece of the comic book pie. Spider-Man is a case in point. He was created in 1962 by Marvel, now a subsidiary of Disney. But he's effectively owned by Sony, who have made five Spider-Man films since 2002. The success of the Avengers films, though, has inspired Sony to loan him back to Marvel, allowing him to share the screen with the likes of Captain America and Iron Man. It's a strategy that reaps dividends in Spider-Man: Homecoming, which features Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man in a supporting role and humorous cameos from Chris Evans' Captain America. Yet the film also works satisfyingly as a stand-alone superhero teen movie, mostly thanks to the immensely likeable Tom Holland. The young British actor - not to be confused with Rev's Tom Hollander - has a pleasing boyishness and excellent comic timing in a film that is

Summary: Reviews are in for the new Spider-Man film, and they're mostly positive.