Ashley Talbot, 15, died at Maesteg Comprehensive School in December 2014 after a crash with a minibus driven by a teacher as the school day ended. The girl said she saw Ashley run between two buses with a friend before the collision happened. Teacher Chris Brooks was questioned by police but no action was taken. About 1,000 children were leaving the site in Bridgend county on foot, in buses or cars. On Monday, the jury was told there was regularly "major chaos" outside the school. The inquest in Aberdare heard the girl had been on a different bus waiting to leave when she saw Ashley with a single earphone in his ear. She heard three beeps from a vehicle and then saw Ashley run between the buses before colliding with the minibus. She said he was thrown onto the bonnet and landed on the floor before the wheel went over him. Mr Brooks got out of the minibus and ran to the back of it and then to the school to get help. Teachers and bus drivers attempted to give first aid. She said in a statement she had previously witnessed five near-misses when children had been moving between buses, causing cars to beep and brake. Other children gave statements saying they had been involved in near-misses but had not reported them because they did not consider them to be serious enough. Many pupils reported seeing Ashley running with his friend towards the buses on the day he died. Ashley's friend, who was injured by the minibus, said in a statement he saw it "one or two seconds" before he was hit but could not avoid it and had only heard the engines of the buses which were "quite loud". He saw Mr Brooks looking ahead and driving at around 10mph. He felt he and Ashley were to blame for the collision and they should not have been running, adding they had been taught when they were young to "stop, look and listen". He said they were both racing to get a seat at the back of the bus. Another child who was on the minibus described seeing Ashley being hit and go underneath, while another passenger described it as feeling like "driving over a speed bump". One child said in a statement that he had "nearly been knocked over twice at the same location". He said he had been crossing the road between the buses when a minibus was coming towards him but did not report it because "such occurrences happen nearly every day" A female pupil told the jury in a statement that she and a friend had nearly been knocked over by a taxi at the same location a couple of weeks before Ashley's death. However other pupils said they had not been involved in near misses, and they had received instruction on road safety when they joined the school. The inquest is continuing.

Summary: A girl who witnessed the death of a teenage boy hit by a minibus at his school has told his inquest she had previously seen five near-misses.


Earlier, the charges, levelled under an apartheid-era law, were suspended following a national outcry. The first 100 miners will be freed on Monday, and the rest on Thursday. Also on Monday, talks are set to resume on ending the strike that led to killing of the 34 workers at the Marikana platinum mine. Police says they opened fire on the strikers in self-defence after being threatened by a crowd of protesters who advanced towards them, armed with machetes. The strike, called in support of demands for a substantial pay rise and recognition of a new union, continues and the mine remains closed three weeks on. The mine's owner, Lonmin, the world's third-largest platinum producer, says the industrial action is illegal. By Farouk ChothiaBBC News By suspending the charges, state prosecutors have helped President Jacob Zuma salvage some of his credibility. He has been under heavy criticism over what has been dubbed the "Marikana massacre". Militant youth leader Julius Malema demanded his resignation, comparing his government to that of the apartheid regime. Mr Zuma's allies denounced Mr Malema - under investigation on fraud and tax avoidance charges - as a maverick and an opportunist. But there is no doubt that the Marikana killings have damaged Mr Zuma, ahead of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) December conference, which decides whether he remains party leader. And it has strengthened the hand of his opponents, who are lobbying his deputy, Kgalema Motlanthe, to contest the party's leadership. Mr Motlanthe is yet to declare his intentions, but there is no doubt that Mr Zuma's presidency is in deep trouble. But it has dropped its demands that the strikers go back to work or face the sack. After the shootings, state prosecutors invoked the apartheid-era "common purpose" doctrine to charge the 270 miners arrested during the violence with provoking police to open fire. The rule was used by the white-minority apartheid regime to crack down on its black opponents, at the time mainly represented by the African National Congress, which is now in power. On Sunday, the acting national director of prosecutions, Nomgcobo Jiba, held a news conference to announce the charges would be provisionally dropped She added, however, that the charges cannot be dismissed formally until the end of the inquiry. Those whose addresses have been verified by police will be released on Monday, and the rest will remain in custody until their next court appearance on Thursday, Ms Jiba said. The decision to charge the men had drawn condemnation from political parties, trade unions, activists and legal experts. On Friday, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe demanded a report from state prosecutors to explain the reasoning behind it. BBC South Africa analyst Farouk Chothia says the move to shelve the charges has salvaged some of the government's credibility. But he says the government will have to make sure that the miners co-operate with the judge-led commission of inquiry that was set up by Mr Zuma to investigate the 16 August shootings. South African media reports suggest some of the mine workers have decided to hold their own

Summary: South African courts are to begin releasing 270 striking miners charged with murder after 34 of their colleagues were shot dead by police.


Media playback is not supported on this device Former captain Aaron Hughes won his 100th cap as a 30th-minute substitute for defender Craig Cathcart who hobbled off injured after being fouled. Cathcart was one of several players on the receiving end of tough tackles. Visiting keeper Michael McGovern made some fine saves while Kyle Lafferty had a penalty claim turned down. Lafferty felt his shot had been blocked by Peter Pekarik's arm, but referee Marian Radu Petrescu did not see it as a spot-kick. Robert Mak came the closest to scoring for the hosts only to be denied by Hamilton stopper McGovern who was quickly off his line, while Martin Skrtel almost scored a late own goal following a Paddy McNair cross. The Liverpool defender diverted McNair's driven cross towards his own goal, and keeper Matus Kozacik was forced into a save. Northern Ireland open their Euro campaign on 12 June against Poland in Nice, the day after Slovakia meet Wales in Bordeaux. One of Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill's chief concerns was to see his players come through unscathed with the opening Euro 2016 game against Poland just eight days away. Worryingly for him, several key men were on the receiving end of some hefty challenges. Media playback is not supported on this device Gareth McAuley and Jonny Evans picked up minor knocks before the other man in the back three, Watford defender Cathcart, had to limp off after being fouled. That led to 36-year-old Hughes coming on to win his 100th cap as a 30th-minute substitute. It had been expected the former Newcastle and Aston Villa man would come one at some point for his landmark appearance, but O'Neill was forced to make the change earlier than planned. As well as Cathcart, O'Neill will await a fitness update on striker Lafferty who came off in the second half with a leg injury. Manager O'Neill deployed his favoured 3-5-2 formation, setting the team up in the way he will want them to play against Poland. Paddy McNair caught the eye again in a wide role on the right while Millwall's Shane Ferguson came into the team to stake his claim for a starting role in Nice. They appear to be competing with Conor McLaughlin and the absent Stuart Dallas for selection. Any lingering doubts on who will be NI's first-choice keeper will have been ended by another solid display by McGovern. The Northern Ireland squad head to their Lyon base on Sunday in good heart and with that record unbeaten sequence. It was another outstanding defensive performance against a Slovakian side which had had defeated world champions Germany on 29 May. Match ends, Slovakia 0, Northern Ireland 0. Second Half ends, Slovakia 0, Northern Ireland 0. Corner, Northern Ireland. Conceded by Martin Skrtel. Offside, Slovakia. Patrik Hrosovsky tries a through ball, but Vladimir Weiss is caught offside. Substitution, Northern Ireland. Conor McLaughlin replaces Patrick McNair. Corner, Slovakia. Conceded by Gareth McAuley. Attempt saved. Vladimir Weiss (Slovakia) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Substitution,

Summary: Northern Ireland will go into Euro 2016 on the back of a record 12-match unbeaten run after drawing away to fellow finalists Slovakia in Trnava.


Mr Comey will have to explain to a House committee why he recommended the likely Democratic presidential nominee should not be prosecuted. Over 100 classified messages were found on her email servers, the FBI said. On Wednesday, US Attorney General Loretta Lynch confirmed that no charges would be brought. Mrs Lynch was accused by Republican Donald Trump, who is likely to do battle with Mrs Clinton for the White House, of being bribed by the former first lady. He said she agreed to let Mrs Clinton off the hook in return for the promise that she would keep her job if the Democrat won the election and became president. The news that the attorney general met former President Bill Clinton, Mrs Clinton's husband, last week on the tarmac of an airport in Arizona prompted accusations by Republicans of a stitch-up. On Tuesday, the FBI said Mrs Clinton and her staff were "extremely careless" in handling classified materials but there was no evidence of intentional wrongdoing. Mr Comey's statement contradicted Mrs Clinton who previously said she had not knowingly sent or received classified material from her private email account. He will testify on Thursday before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Republican Jason Chaffetz. "The FBI's recommendation is surprising and confusing," Mr Chaffetz said. "The fact pattern presented by Director Comey makes clear Secretary Clinton violated the law," he said. "Individuals who intentionally skirt the law must be held accountable." A statement from Mrs Clinton's campaign team called it "yet another taxpayer-funded sham of an inquiry to try to hurt Hillary Clinton politically". It has been a common theme in the presidential campaigns of Mr Trump on the right and Bernie Sanders on the left that establishment insiders live under their own set of rules. While average Americans are left to their fate, big bankers get bailouts, big businesses get handouts, and the elite are insulated from the consequences of their actions. For those with this outlook, the failure to indict Hillary Clinton - or even hold her accountable in a non-criminal manner - is yet another example of the benefits that come along with high positions of power. While Comey insisted that there was little precedent for a prosecution given that Mrs Clinton did not intentionally mishandle classified information or do so in a "grossly negligent" way, such explanations may not fly with the swath of voters currently alienated from the political process. Did the FBI just sink Clinton? The email scandal has become a key political talking point, with Republicans saying Mrs Clinton thinks she is above the law. Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump called the decision "very unfair" and said it was proof that the system was rigged. Mrs Clinton said she had set up the email address for reasons of convenience, because it had been easier to do everything from one device than to have several phones or tablets. She later apologised for using the private email system, calling it "a mistake". House Speaker Paul Ryan said it appears that Mrs Clinton was given preferential

Summary: House Republicans have called FBI Director James Comey to testify about Hillary Clinton's use of private email as secretary of state.


Its followers, popularly known as Moonies, were once a regular sight on high streets around the world. Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church is best known through events like its mass weddings, where thousands of couples are married at the same time, having only just met their lifetime partner. Born in what is now North Korea in 1920, Moon claimed that God had chosen him to establish the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. He founded the church in 1954, claiming he was the New Messiah. His adherents, shared their leader's strong belief in marriage and his hatred of communism. They were often to be seen selling peanuts and flowers to raise money for the church, which was constantly accused of brainwashing its members, breaking up families and lining the pockets of its leader - allegations which were fiercely denied. There is no doubt, though, that Moon was a very wealthy man. He owned large and lavish properties in the United States, founded the Washington Times newspaper and ran arms factories in South Korea. But the Reverend Moon guarded his wealth, eventually criminally. Convicted of massive tax evasion in the 1982, he swapped his sharp suits for prison uniform, spending 11 months behind bars. On his release, he joined with other American churches to campaign for religious freedom. He was outspoken in his beliefs. "God is living in me and I am the incarnation of himself," Moon told one interviewer. "The whole world is in my hand and I will conquer and subjugate the world." Not everyone was impressed with Moon's sentiments and, in 1995, the British government barred him from entering the United Kingdom. In May 2001 the Unification Church pulled off a remarkable coup, marrying a Roman Catholic Archbishop, Emmanuel Milingo, to a South Korean bride in a ceremony in New York City. The Vatican was outraged but, before he recanted and returned to Rome in disgrace, Archbishop Milingo provided valuable publicity for Moon's organisation. Two years later, Moon provoked outrage when, in a sermon, he condoned the Holocaust because it was the Jews' payment for killing Jesus. Sun Myung Moon's fervent speeches brought him followers around the world but the debate, as to whether he was truly a great spiritual leader, or a confidence trickster who fleeced the gullible on a global scale, will continue.

Summary: The Rev Sun Myung Moon founded the Unification Church, regarded by its critics as a dangerous cult.


Reece Charles Wynne, 18, of Mold, threatened the man with a broken beer bottle, tried to strangle him and demanded money. The victim, 58, thought he was going to die, Mold Crown Court heard. Wynne was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in youth custody after admitting robbery. After agreeing to meet his victim via the app, the pair spent time drinking together at his house before Wynne attacked him as he was being dropped home, the court heard. The driver felt a sharp pain to the back of his neck before the men started to fight as the victim defended himself. Wynne demanded money and pushed the victim against the car window where he tried to strangle him. "He was terrified. He thought he was going to die," Kim Halsall, prosecuting, said. The man accidently locked the car during the struggle and Wynne smashed a passenger window and climbed out, stealing some keys. The victim suffered cuts and bruises and told police the attack was "the most frightening experience in his life". Michael Davies, defending, said Wynne had a difficult upbringing and had mental health problems.

Summary: A teenager, who had a sudden desire to rob someone, arranged to meet a man via a mobile phone app and attacked him in his car.


The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Mark Rosekind criticised FCA's recall of 11 million cars and handling of fatal accidents. He told a hearing in Washington of failures to inform owners of recalls, delays in repairs, and not doing work. Fiat said it "learned from [its] mistakes and missteps". The recalls cover Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and Mitsubishi vehicles from model years dating back to 1993. Much of the testimony in the hearing focused on a recall of 1.56 million older-model Jeeps with gas tanks mounted behind the rear axles. The tanks are vulnerable to being punctured in a rear crash. At least 75 people have died in fires involving the Jeeps, according to the NHTSA. "There will be action," Mr Rosekind said. "What you've heard here is that there's a pattern that's been going on for some time." He did not detail the sanctions, although they could be a mixture of fines and orders to buy back or replace vehicles. The NHTSA has yet to decide whether to forward the case to the Justice Department for possible criminal action. "Recall execution is where we have fallen short," said Scott Kunselman, FCA's senior vice president for vehicle safety and regulatory compliance in North America. "We have learned from our mistakes."

Summary: Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) faces action over the mishandling in the US of car recalls, the country's top vehicle safety regulator has said.


Riders use special bikes and ride anticlockwise around the track in a range of events, from endurance-based pursuits over several kilometres - the aim being to outpace a rival rider or team - through to the cagey, strategy-based individual sprint. Why is it good for you? Track racing is an exciting and physically demanding sport, with an hour-long session likely to burn approximately 782 calories per hour. The strain of keeping the bike in motion at speed increases the heart rate, lowers blood pressure and improves endurance. As the thigh, calf and hip muscles are in constant use, it is an effective way to help build lower-body strength. Unlike other high-energy sports, bike riding has a much lower risk of injury as there is none of the physical contact between athletes found in football or rugby, while it is much gentler on the knee and ankle joints than long-distance running. As training for track racing is often a team-based pursuit, it is an excellent way to develop communication skills and learn to work effectively with other people. Clubs also offer a variety of social events beyond just riding. Approximately two million people in Britain cycle at least once a week, and there are more than 80,000 members of cycling clubs. Before taking to the track, it is essential to wear safety equipment. Some clubs allow members to hire bikes and helmets. A decent starter track bike costs from £600, and it is important to buy a track bike as mountain, road and hybrid BMX bikes are ill-suited to ride on velodrome circuits. Visit the British Cycling, Cycling Ireland, Scottish Cycling and Welsh Cycling websites for more information. For parents looking to get their children started in competitive racing, British Cycling are running a number of events for under-16s throughout the United Kingdom this year. Visit the Go-Ride Racing website for more details. Track cycling was first established in Great Britain in the 1870s when wooden indoor tracks, consisting of two straights and slightly banked turns, were laid. The sport proved a popular attraction and early races at venues in Birmingham, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester and London attracted crowds of up to 2,000 people. Track cycling events have been organised at all the editions of the Olympics since 1896, with the only exception being the 1912 Games in Stockholm, when only the road race was staged. Track bikes have no brakes: riders stop by putting pressure on the pedals. Between 1924 and 1992, the range of events at the Olympics were usually a sprint, time trial over one kilometre, tandem and team pursuit. The individual pursuit was added in the 1964 Olympic in Tokyo, and the tandem was dropped after the 1972 Games in Munich. Women first competed in a sprint track event in 1988, and the individual pursuit was added in Barcelona four years later. In February 2011, the London Olympic Velodrome became the first competition venue in the Olympic Park to be completed. More on the IOC website Are you inspired to try Track Cycling? Or maybe you are an enthusiast already?

Summary: Track cycling sees competitors battle it out at high speeds along the steep wooden banking of the velodrome.


The 19-year-old has become a fans' favourite at Aggborough after scoring four goals in 15 appearances. The National League side have also tied the midfield pair of Ousmane Fane and Elton Ngwatala to new deals. The French duo, both 22, are contracted until the end of the 2016-17 season. All three players have helped the Harriers hit their best run of form of the campaign, with the club winning three successive games in February to lift themselves off the bottom of the National League table. Before this month, Kidderminster had won just two of their previous 28 league fixtures. With 15 matches remaining, the Harriers are seven points from safety. Chief executive and majority shareholder Colin Gordon has been back in caretaker charge since Dave Hockaday left the club last month.

Summary: Relegation-threatened Kidderminster Harriers have extended the youth loan of midfielder Ben Whitfield from Premier League side Bournemouth until the end of the season.


Media playback is not supported on this device The New Zealand-born flanker was part of the Scots' 36-20 win over Italy in Rome, their first Six Nations victory in two years. "Hopefully now that the pressure is off a bit, we can really express ourselves in our last two games against France and Ireland," Hardie said. "I think we can now look to end on a couple of really good wins." Hardie scored his side's second try as Vern Cotter's men put an end to a nine-match losing run in the Six Nations with victory in the Stadio Olimpico. He believes putting that losing streak behind them will give the squad a confidence boost. "We were never too far away," the Edinburgh back-row explained. "We were just one or two performances away from opening this Six Nations up. "We tried to stay positive. We knew we were close to a big display and it is great to get that pressure off our shoulders. "I'm really proud of how the boys did on Saturday. The defence was solid and the attack was really good too. I loved it. "We're good enough to win these next two games and really push on. "If we do that I will be really happy with how we are progressing as a team." Greig Laidlaw delivered a man of the match performance in Rome, contributing 21 points with the boot. Media playback is not supported on this device Hardie says it was not only Laidlaw's near-flawless goal-kicking that helped Scotland to victory, but the captain's leadership when the Italians applied the pressure to move within six points in the second-half. "Tempers flared a bit in the last 10 minutes but that's rugby. "It was a heated game and Italy were at home - they were always going to make it hard. "But we came and weathered the storm and ended up running away with it. "Greig's leadership in those final stages was so important. I came into this environment last year and already I've built up so much respect for the guy. "He has been so good to me and I've really enjoyed playing under him. I listen to everything he says."

Summary: John Hardie says Scotland can finish off their Six Nations campaign with victories over France and Ireland.


Media playback is not supported on this device He lost the captaincy to Alun Wyn Jones at the start of 2017. "He's been outstanding in the first couple of games in the way that he's competed (at the break-down) and brought physicality," said Gatland. Warburton has been playing at blind-side flanker alongside Justin Tipuric. Gatland says Warburton, the Lions captain in 2013 in Australia, has shown the sort of attributes that will be needed on the 2017 tour to New Zealand. "New Zealand have got three or four open-sides that are very strong at the break-down and you've got to be able to have someone who can do that," said Gatland. "I'm not saying you don't have someone at seven who can carry and play a bit wider, there are options for that as well but you get potentially poor weather conditions in New Zealand and someone who's able to get on the ball, slow things down, Sam's able to do that. "For him the challenge is to stay injury-free because he's picked up a few injuries, the challenge for him and a lot of players is getting a run of games under his belt." But Gatland also highlighted the strength of Wales's next opponents Scotland in the same area of the pitch, after their narrow defeat to France in Paris, despite injuries to flankers John Barclay and John Hardie. "The break-down area is pretty critical and I thought on Sunday it was one area Scotland were very strong against France, it kept them in the game because of the turnovers they got, the penalties and they competed very hard at the break-down, it was a real strength of the Scottish performance." Former Ireland and Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll believes that Scotland open-side flanker Hamish Watson is currently worth a place in the Lions match-day squad of 23, with their win over Ireland boosting their chances of improving their Lions representation. "I've been really impressed with Watson at seven, the first couple of games, (lock) Jonny Gray's been great, (full-back) Stuart Hogg's had a quality couple of games," O'Driscoll told BBC Wales Sport. "If they can pick up another victory at least, I think you'll have more of a showing from the Scottish team, (wing Tommy) Seymour as well has an outside chance, so maybe you'll have more than you've had in recent years."

Summary: Wales flanker Sam Warburton has been praised as "outstanding" in the first two rounds of the Six Nations by British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland.


I'm from Fushun city in Liaoning province. My husband works in Shandong province as a construction worker. When I'm working, I wake up at 06:00 because I have a lot to prepare. I need to have a shower and wash vegetables for breakfast. Sometimes, when the baby cries, I get up at 03:00 or 04:00. But the baby usually wakes up at 07:00. First, I change the baby's diaper and wash the baby gently. I don't wait for the baby to start crying; I take care of problems before they happen. New parents generally think yuesaos care for newborns like a professional. They know our advice is best. Some have traditions like binding the baby with cloth, but we know it's bad for the baby's growth. Mothers eat breakfast at 07:30. They need lots of energy to feed the baby, so I prepare their food very early. New mothers usually eat several different kinds of rice porridge. Sometimes I cook porridge with beans and I add an egg and some minced vegetables. When the new mother breastfeeds the baby, I guide her to the right position. Then I wash the milk bottles and I fetch the sun-dried nappies from the balcony. At 10:00, the mother needs to eat again. In Beijing, we cook soup with pork bones, pig feet, fish or eggs to help mothers produce more milk. Then I spend time with the baby and try to communicate with it. You need to understand the baby's needs, so this time is important. Some babies cry when their family members hold them, but when I hold them, they'll stop crying immediately. Babies are soothed by my voice and the way I hold them. I make them feel safe. When I started working, my youngest child was nine years old. I missed him very much and I cried a lot. The first three years were very tough on me. I made mistakes, like forgetting dirty nappies in the basin. If my family called me and told me my child was sick, I wouldn't know what to do. Sometimes my relatives wouldn't tell me about things happening at home. I had to organise everything properly at home so I could focus at work. Now my oldest child is married, so I don't worry about her. My youngest just graduated from high school and he's out making money as well. I don't have to worry so much about home now, so I can devote myself to this job. I love this job. I can't describe how close I feel to babies. A family hands their new mother and baby to me. I feel responsible for them. At 11:00, the baby sleeps again and I prepare lunch, sometimes with meat dumplings. I ensure the mothers won't eat the same meals every day. After the mother finishes eating, she'll keep the baby company. Then I'll eat lunch with the family, and clean the kitchen and the dirty nappies. After 14:00, the new mother and the baby have a deep sleep. It's very important for the baby to

Summary: Wen Xiaowei, 47, works in China as a yuesao, a maternity nurse who lives with new parents and their babies for the first month after the birth of their child.


The House of Representatives passed HJ Res 43 on Thursday by a mainly party line vote of 230 to 188. The repeal proposal is expected to pass the Senate and be signed into law by President Donald Trump. A number of measures to curtail access to abortion have been introduced by US state legislatures already this year. Republicans have vowed to "defund" Planned Parenthood, a women's reproductive health organisation that provides birth control, STD testing, cancer screenings, breast examinations and pregnancy terminations. HJ Res 43 would overturn a rule instituted two days before Mr Trump came into office. The Obama administration measure banned states from withholding federal dollars from groups that provide abortions. The rule was instituted after more than a dozen conservative states denied funds to Planned Parenthood through a Nixon-era family-planning programme known as Title X. Planned Parenthood receives hundreds of millions of dollars a year in funding from the federal government, but it is banned by law from using any of that money to fund abortions. Anti-abortion Republicans cheered the first step to overturning the Obama administration rule. New Jersey Representative Chris Smith said: "Planned Parenthood is Child Abuse Inc," referring to secretly recorded footage of employees at the group discussing foetal tissue donation. But critics warned that low-income and young women would bear the brunt of HJ Res 43. Democratic Congresswomen Diana DeGette said: "Despite their promise to focus on jobs and the economy, Republican leaders have made attacking women's health care their top priority." Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards condemned Republican "extremists" who had backed HJ Res 43. This week, an Oklahoma bill which would force women to get permission from their sexual partner for an abortion passed its first hurdle.

Summary: Republicans have overwhelmingly approved a resolution allowing states to withhold funds from abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood.


The male hedgehog, who had inflated to twice its size, was found wandering around in circles by a member of the public in Toll Bar, Doncaster. The unnamed animal was diagnosed with the rare "balloon syndrome", caused by gas collecting under the skin. He was taken to a RSPCA centre in Cheshire where a needle was inserted to vent the trapped air. More news from across Yorkshire Bev Panto, head vet at the RSPCA's Stapeley Grange centre, said it was a very unusual syndrome. "In my career I have seen three or four of these cases and they are very strange every time and quite shocking," she said. "When you first see them they appear to be very big hedgehogs but when you pick them up they feel so light because they are mostly air." She said the condition only occurs in hedgehogs and was due to their ability to curl up, meaning they have a lot of space under the skin. In some circumstances air can get trapped under the skin due to an injury or trauma. "They literally blow up like a balloon," she said. "The first thing to do is to just pop them. To pop a needle in and drain all that air out." Ms Panto said the hedgehog was eating well and staff were hopeful of a full recovery. "It is certainly not out of the woods yet so it's fingers crossed," she added.

Summary: A hedgehog who had "blown up like a beach ball" is said to be doing well after a vet "popped" him with a needle.


Media playback is unsupported on your device 10 June 2015 Last updated at 13:59 BST The three-year-old slowly walked up to the Queen at the famous Epsom Derby event in England. The boy is believed to be linked with the Dubai royal family.

Summary: A young boy took off his top hat and approached the Queen for a handshake at the horse-racing event.


India is one of the world's largest consumers of electricity, and the bulk of it is generated from coal. The new reactors amount to more than the country's present installed capacity of nuclear power. But it is not clear when they will begin working. India currently operates 22 nuclear plants, with a capacity of 6,780 megawatts. "A total of 7,000 megawatts will be added. It will help produce clean energy," Power Minister Piyush Goyal told reporters. The planned nuclear units will generate business worth $11bn (Â£8.48bn) and create more than 33,000 jobs, the government said. The homegrown reactors will be built under the ambitious "Make in India" initiative, with the government saying it will boost India's nuclear manufacturing capability.

Summary: India will build 10 heavy water reactors to boost its nuclear power capacity, the government has announced.


Wigan had an early double chance, with Will Grigg hitting the post from a corner before Darren Bent cleared off the line from Jake Buxton's follow-up. Rams keeper Scott Carson denied Grigg when he was put through, while Derby rarely troubled Wigan before the break. Jussi Jaaskelainen kept out Tom Ince's free-kick to ensure a point for Wigan. The draw extends Derby's unbeaten run to 10 matches, but leaves them seventh in the table and a point adrift of the play-off places, while Wigan are six points clear of Rotherham at the bottom. Second-from-bottom Wigan, a side beaten just once in the league in seven previous trips to Derby, dating back to 1984, started strongly against Steve McClaren's Rams, with Michael Jacobs testing Carson soon after Grigg and Buxton went close. Grigg remained the focal point of the Latics' attack, with Yanic Wildschut's cross for the striker forcing Derby's defence to scramble before the Northern Ireland international had the best chance of the match, bursting clear on the counter only to be foiled by Carson. Before Ince tested Jaaskelainen with a free-kick after 65 minutes, Derby's brightest moment came courtesy of Ikechi Anya in the first-half, with the winger's run teeing up Johnny Russell for a shot that blazed over the bar. Derby County manager Steve McLaren: "Scott Carson made some great saves to keep us in the game. "I was pleased to go in 0-0 at half-time but we addressed that and didn't have any problems in the second half, apart from breaking them down and getting the all-important goal. "We haven't scored enough goals and we are going to get more games like this where we need to break teams down, so we need individuals and that little bit of magic. "We need more match winners and I believe we have them but the halfway report is are we scoring enough goals? No, we're not." Wigan manager Warren Joyce: "They (the players) have a lot of pride in themselves and the club and want to do the best for the fans so every credit to the players for showing resilience. "They've got no fear or inferiority complex to come and play at Derby or Aston Villa a few weeks ago or Newcastle at home, when I thought we gave a good account of ourselves in those games. "We have to be more ruthless to finish off chances and make it easier to manage games. We're disappointed we've not won, but pleased with the performance and the discipline, the intelligence we showed tactically." Match ends, Derby County 0, Wigan Athletic 0. Second Half ends, Derby County 0, Wigan Athletic 0. Hand ball by Will Hughes (Derby County). Foul by Will Hughes (Derby County). Jake Buxton (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Jordan Flores. Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Michael Jacobs. Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Jordan Flores replaces Yanic Wildschut. Will Hughes (Derby County) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Will Hughes (Derby County). Nathan Byrne (Wigan Athletic) wins

Summary: Championship strugglers Wigan ended their five-match losing run with a goalless draw against play-off chasing Derby at Pride Park.


Saudi air strikes have been targeting Houthi rebels for almost two weeks. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was given permission by a Saudi-led coalition to land planes carrying staff and medical supplies. The passenger plane landed safely on Monday but the supply flight has been unable to depart. ICRC spokeswoman Sitara Jabeen says they had been unable to find a cargo plane to take their 48 tonnes of medical supplies into the country. "Less and less airlines are either allowed, or able, or willing, to fly to Yemen," she said. Ms Jabeen added that the country's security situation made finding a solution "extremely difficult" but that they were working to sort out the logistics. Yemen: who is fighting whom? The Houthis: Zaidi Shia-led rebels from the north, who seized control of Sanaa last year and have since been expanding their control President Hadi: Fled to Saudi Arabia after rebel forces advanced on his stronghold in the southern city of Aden Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula: Seen by the US as the most dangerous offshoot of al-Qaeda, AQAP opposes both the Houthis and President Hadi. Islamic State: A Yemeni affiliate of IS has recently emerged, which seeks to eclipse AQAP Failure 'not an option for Saudis' Yemen crisis: An Iranian-Saudi battleground? Meeting the Houthis - and their enemies The rise of Yemen's Houthi rebels The Red Cross is also trying to deploy a team of surgeons to the battle-torn city of Aden, but said that "authorisations from all the parties involved" were necessary before this could happen. The ICRC spent a week negotiating with the Saudi-led coalition over deliveries of supplies. It has called for a 24-hour ceasefire in Aden, while Russia has also urged the UN Security Council to support a "humanitarian pause" in the air strikes. Explosions on Monday shook homes in the suburbs of Aden, one of President Hadi's last strongholds. At least 53 people died in 24 hours of clashes between rebels and pro-government fighters, AFP reports. Food, water and electricity shortages have also mounted, with residents pleading for help to feed their families. Student Nisman Usman said: "We have lived three days of horrors - gunshots everywhere." Arab views of the fight for Aden range from pro-Saudi optimism to fears of other players being dragged in. Saudi and Gulf media report that the "shell-shocked" Houthis are seeking ceasefire talks in the face of the Saudi aerial bombardment. Bahrain's Akhbar al-Khalij daily and the Emirates' Al-Bayan accuse the Houthis of "indiscriminate shelling" of Aden residential areas. But Arab papers elsewhere are less sanguine. Jordan's al-Ghad and Lebanon's leftist al-Safir say the Saudis have failed to halt the Houthis' advance on Aden, a development that pro-Saudi media ignore. Pan-Arab TV channels report the fighting could draw in other players from Pakistan to Iraqi Shia militias. Iranian media maintain their anti-Saudi stance, with official TV channels highlighting the civilian casualties of Saudi air raids and protests in various countries against Saudi policy. A political consultant in Sanaa, Hisham al-Omeisy, told the BBC that he was sceptical that the

Summary: An aid flight with medical supplies for Yemen has been held back because of logistical problems, as violence in the country continues.


The "Total Blackout Tour" will see Rock head to Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Glasgow, Birmingham and London in January 2018. His last tour in the UK, "No Apologies", saw two nights at the O2 Arena in London sell out. The shows also broke a Guinness world record for the largest audience at a comedy show at the time. "I have to say it was one of the best experiences of my career", Rock wrote on his website. "The crowds were incredible. The people were smart and came to have a good time." Rock began his career as a comedian and cast member on Saturday Night Live, and has also featured in films such as Madagascar and Grown Ups. The first UK show will be in Manchester on 11 January, with Rock travelling to Glasgow to play the SSE Hydro on 24 January.

Summary: Comedian Chris Rock will play a show in Glasgow as part of his first UK tour in 10 years.


The 22-year-old joined Dungannon five years ago after impressing for County Tyrone in the Milk Cup tournament. "Despite being offered a new contact by the club Jamie has opted to sign for Crusaders," said the Swifts. Crusaders will start the 2017/18 campaign with a Europa League qualifier first leg against FK Liepaja of Latvia at Seaview on Thursday night. "All the best in the future Jamie and thanks for your commitment during your five seasons at Stangmore Park," added Dungannon on Tuesday. Glackin's arrival at the north Belfast club follows the close-season signings of Danish goalkeeper Brian Jensen, defender/midfielder Sean Ward and striker Mark McAllister. Crusaders missed out on a third straight Premiership title last season and boss Stephen Baxter will be determined to regain the Gibson Cup.

Summary: Crusaders have snapped up midfielder Jamie Glackin from Dungannon Swifts on a two-year contract.


Both Real and Atletico Madrid were banned after breaching rules over the transfer of foreign players under 18. As part of the ban, football's world governing body Fifa said the young players involved were not allowed to play. However, Cas has agreed to suspend that requirement while the appeal is heard.

Summary: Real Madrid has told the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) it will appeal against its Fifa ban on signing players.


The Court of Cassation rejected Mr Sarkozy's challenge to the seizure. The diaries were initially confiscated as part of an inquiry into alleged illegal funding during his successful 2007 presidential campaign. That case has since been dropped, but the diaries may be used in other investigations targeting Mr Sarkozy. The former president, who lost his re-election bid in 2012, is planning a political comeback and correspondents say the drip of allegations has harmed him. The diaries were seized after claims surfaced in 2010 that Mr Sarkozy had taken advantage of 90-year-old L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt when he was standing for president. It was alleged that Mrs Bettencourt had given large sums of cash to Mr Sarkozy's aides. Both Mr Sarkozy and Mrs Bettencourt denied this. Last October, Mr Sarkozy was removed from the list of defendants. Lawyers for Mr Sarkozy argued that confiscating the diaries had been illegal. But in Tuesday's ruling, the Court of Cassation - France's top court - decided there was no need to rule on the issue as Mr Sarkozy was no longer a suspect in the case. The ruling comes days after Le Monde newspaper reported that Mr Sarkozy had recently had his phone tapped on orders from judges investigating alleged campaign donations from late Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi. The papers said the phone taps had revealed evidence of tampering with the justice system. Mr Sarkozy denies the claims. French media say the diaries could be used in this case, and also in an investigation into allegations that French tycoon Bernard Tapie received a huge payout in 2007 to settle a long-running legal battle with the French state. In a separate development regarded as embarrassing for the former president, transcripts of recorded conservations taped by a former aide of Mr Sarkozy were leaked last week. Mr Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni say they were recorded without their consent.

Summary: A French court has ruled investigators can retain the seized diaries of ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is battling corruption allegations.


Across England, 490,000 (77%) pupils met the required standard, up 120,000 on 2012, when the tests began. The National Union of Teachers said the jury was "still out" on the "obsession" with one teaching method. But the schools minister pledged to challenge councils with poor results to come up with swift plans to improve. Nick Gibb said the results showed the focus on phonics was ensuring children were becoming "confident, inquisitive and fluent readers". The top performing local authority was Richmond-upon-Thames, where 86.5% of six-year-olds made the grade, followed by the London boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Lewisham, Wandsworth, Newham, Greenwich, Harrow, Bromley and Bexley - with Darlington, on 82.3%, the only non-London borough in the top 10. By contrast only 69.5% of six-year-olds met the standard in Nottingham, the worst performing council - followed by Peterborough, Wakefield, Doncaster, Derby, Liverpool, Bury, Oldham, Middlesbrough and Tameside. Mr Gibb said: "Today's results demonstrate the effectiveness of the government's continued focus on phonics as the primary way of helping young people to read. "For years, children were being denied the joy of becoming fluent readers because of a reliance on teaching methods that failed too many children. "We will continue to challenge those local authorities whose phonics results are below the levels achieved elsewhere. "The evidence is clear that the systematic teaching of phonics is the most effective way to help children master the basics of reading so they can go on to become confident, inquisitive and fluent readers." But NUT general secretary Christine Blower said the point was not whether test scores were rising. "It's whether the government's decision to focus the teaching of reading on one method, synthetic phonics, is producing an improvement in children's literacy. "Here, the jury is still out. "The [Department for Education's] own study, published earlier this year, found no conclusive evidence that any improvements are attributable to the check." This "very narrow approach to learning to read" risked sidelining reading for pleasure, Ms Blower added.

Summary: Nine of the 10 local authorities in which most six-year-olds passed the government's phonics reading test this year are in London, figures show.


Yvonne Davies, 46, was found stabbed in the kitchen at the property in Meadway Road, Cheadle Hulme, on Friday. Post-mortem tests found she died from multiple stab wounds and Andrew Davies, 45, was deemed to have died of asphyxiation due to hanging. Paying tribute, Ms Davies's family said they were "heartbroken". "Yvonne was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. "She had a successful career but still managed to be a devoted mother who raised an amazing, beautiful daughter who is an absolute credit to both her parents." Ms Davies was a magistrate at Manchester Magistrates' Court and head of communications and PR at the Central University Hospitals Trust in Manchester, where she had worked for more than 20 years. Greater Manchester Police said they did not believe there was any "third-party involvement" in the deaths. A statement from Mr Davies's family said he was an "incredibly loving father who took five years out of work to spend time caring for his daughter. "What happened that day was totally out of character for Andrew and none of us, family or friends can believe what has happened. "Our hearts go out to Yvonne's family, we are devastated for them." Mr Davies's family also said: "We are also heartbroken for our niece Emma, who has lost two loving parents."

Summary: The family of a magistrate who died in a suspected murder-suicide at a house in Greater Manchester have said she was "a devoted mother".


They compared pictures collected by a US reconnaissance programme with recent satellite data to measure the extent of glacial melt. They believe the now-declassified images could help to show how other remote regions have changed over time. The research was presented at the American Geophysical Union Fall meeting in San Francisco. “This imagery will be getting used more and more,” said Josh Maurer from Columbia University in New York. The images were taken by a United States spy satellite programme that went by the codename of Hexagon. During the 1970s and 1980s, it launched 20 huge reconnaissance satellites into space, which secretly snapped areas of interest below. The images were taken on rolls of film, which were then dropped by the satellites, and collected mid-air by passing military planes. The material collected was declassified in 2011 and is now being digitised by the US Geological Survey (USGS) for scientists to use. Among the spy images are pictures of the Himalayas, an area for which historical data is scarce. By comparing them with more recent satellite imagery from Nasa and Jaxa (Japanese Space Agency) scientists have been able to see how the region has changed. “What we are trying to do is to quantify by exactly how much are the glaciers retreating, how much ice are they losing and at what rate,” said Josh Maurer. “So we’ve used the images to extract 3D models of the terrain back in the 1970s. “We can see the height of the glacier ice in 1973, and we take those elevation models, and can take the difference between those and the modern day elevation models, and we can work out how the ice volume is changing over time.” The researchers have found that the extent of the ice loss has been great. “At every point on the glacier surface across the whole of the Himalayas a quarter of a metre of water is being lost each year,” said Mr Maurer. “I wouldn’t say it’s surprising given the climate data we have, but it is very very interesting to see how much ice is lost. “And populations downstream where they depend on these water resources are going to be affected. “As the glaciers shrink and retreat, the amount of run-off they provide to these streams will increase in the short term as they melt, but over the next 100 years it will decrease more and more, and that’s going to have a negative impact on water resources.” He said that the images from the Hexagon programme are now being used by various research groups to track how other parts of the Earth have changed over time. Follow Rebecca on Twitter

Summary: Scientists have used Cold War spy satellites to reveal the dramatic environmental changes in the Himalayas.


The Cardiff teenager, fresh from his A-levels, bowled top-scorer Ben Duckett for 80 with the ball before lunch, and later ran through the lower order, finishing with 5-28. Earlier Duckett and Rob Newton (78) had put on 140 for the first wicket. Glamorgan reached 23-0 in 11 overs by the close of play. Northants had looked set for a substantial total as Duckett and Newton sailed along at more than four runs an over against some bowling of variable quality. But no-one after the openers made a real contribution as the home side lost their last nine wickets for 84 runs. Carlson, who was picked mainly for his batting, bowled his first three victims and had two caught at cover, while another young spinner, Owen Morgan, took two wickets. Carlson studied at Whitchurch High School, known for producing Welsh sports stars Gareth Bale, Sam Warburton and Geraint Thomas, and has a place at Cardiff University in 2017 after gaining three A grades in his A levels. Glamorgan's Kiran Carlson told BBC Wales Sport: "I was playing in a second-team game at Newport and was told Mesch (Craig Meschede) had failed a fitness test so I had to get to Northampton, it was amazing. "I'm a batsman by trade and bowl a bit of part-time spin but today it came off, I wasn't expecting to bowl but that one over before lunch saw a bit of spin. "From there I knew I was going to have to play my part in the game- to make my debut as a batter and get a five-wicket haul was a bit mad, but I'm really happy. "(At Whitchurch School) they promote sport so much and if you're elite in your sport they just love it and let you get on with training." Northants opener Ben Duckett told BBC Radio Northampton: "From the position we were in, it's a pretty poor total after a good start with 140 for one, to collapse like that. "I thought it was a flat wicket, there was only the odd one in the morning that turned from the left-arm spinner (Morgan), then the right-arm offie (Carlson) on debut ended up getting a five-for but there were a few poor shots including myself. "We can definitely keep them below 269 if we bowl well with the spinners, the first-innings lead could be very important for us because if the wicket's doing that on day one, I don't know what it'll be like on day three."

Summary: 18-year-old Kiran Carlson enjoyed a dream Championship debut for Glamorgan, claiming five wickets with his spin as Northants stumbled to 269 all out.


He said at an industry event that Britain's largest carmaker by volume would like to double production from 500,000 to one million cars a year. But it would depend on the government helping to upgrade power supplies and invest in surrounding infrastructure. The firm would also like a guarantee on access to engineering talent. A company spokesman said the production target was "very much a want, rather than a will", but declined to commit on precise job numbers. The 10,000 figure was mentioned by Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya, chairman of Warwick Manufacturing Group, which is part of Warwick University. Although it was not confirmed by the company, it was not dismissed either. The carmaker's vision comes after the decision of Nissan to move two new next generation models to its Sunderland plant, backed by assurances from the government that it would help to invest in automotive research and development. Nissan produced almost 477,000 vehicles in the UK last year, while just under 490,000 rolled off Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) production lines, according to industry body the SMMT. Now it seems JLR has thrown down the gauntlet to the government to match its ambition with big pledges for investment. Specifically, the company is looking for help with infrastructure surrounding a 60 acre site and provide significant additional power resources. Lord Bhattacharyya said he was sure "more than 10,000 jobs" would be created if JLR expanded to manufacture electric vehicles and batteries in Coventry. He said the Business Secretary, Greg Clark, gave his assurances the government would look at the plans very seriously, because "in order to make the batteries and cars we need the power supply, which there is a shortage of in this area". "There are challenges, but Coventry and Warwickshire is well placed to help make it happen, and I believe the timing is right," agreed Jonathan Browning, chairman of the region's Local Enterprise Partnership. It is a tantalising vision of huge investment in the automotive heart of Britain. Can the government match the soaring ambition of one of the UK's largest manufacturers with similarly ambitious support? Although the company described this as an aspiration more than a plan, it is much more than day-dreaming. According to company sources, this vision has been long held by JLR's boss, but he had chosen not to share it before and the Business Secretary was in the room to hear it. The message was clear - the ball is now in the government's court.

Summary: Jaguar Land Rover's chief executive Dr Ralf Speth has laid out a future vision which could see 10,000 new jobs created in the West Midlands.


The 36-year-old previously spent three seasons with the Spitfires before joining Sutton in May 2015. He scored 11 goals for the club and has also previously played for Woking, Crawley Town and Newport County. McAllister will go straight into the Eastleigh squad for their National League home match against Tranmere Rovers on Saturday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Striker Craig McAllister has rejoined National League club Eastleigh from Sutton United.


It follows an unannounced inspection at the hospital in Dundonald in February. In every area inspected, there were concerns about nurse staffing levels, patient care records and training for staff, said the RQIA team. The report is part of the RQIA's programme of unannounced inspections across all hospital sites. Its inspection team were advised that there was an insufficient number of junior medical staff at the Ulster Hospital, particularly at nights and weekends. The report, however, said staff were compassionate and showed empathy to patients at all times. The RQIA's Olive MacLeod said staff in the emergency department raised concerns about: "RQIA's inspectors also highlighted essential equipment was not always available at busy times and designated rooms for vulnerable patients could not always be guaranteed," she said. "We were also concerned that routine safety rounds for patients were not carried out." Mrs MacLeod said the RQIA recognised that increases in the number of admissions placed additional pressure on staff in ensuring the provision of safe, effective and compassionate care. "However, it is vitally important that this continues to be delivered - even at times of such pressures," she added. In response to the report, the South Eastern Health Trust said: "Many of the concerns raised by the inspection team were issues that we were already aware of and were working to address. "This work continues and since the inspection, has included an increase in senior nurse leadership in our emergency department and an overall improvement in permanent nurse staffing. "There are, however, a number of factors which are relevant to this report, both regionally and within the trust. "This inspection was carried out on one of the busiest weeks of the year, when all hospitals were under extreme pressure. There is a well recognised capacity issue within the Ulster Hospital."

Summary: Concerns about staffing levels at the Ulster Hospital have been raised by the health regulator, the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA).


The 23-year-old academy graduate only made a total of 18 first-team appearances for the county following his debut in 2011, and did not play a first-class game in 2015. "Saying goodbye to a man who has come through the club's youth structure is not something we enjoy doing," managing director of cricket Angus Fraser said. "The lack of first-team opportunities has frustrated him." Sandhu featured five times for Middlesex this year, with all of his appearances coming in one-day competitions. "Gurjit is fit, strong and capable," added Fraser. "I believe he has the potential to play far more first-team cricket at another club than he has for us and hopefully he will get those opportunities elsewhere."

Summary: Middlesex have released left-arm seamer Gurjit Sandhu.


Mae'r ffigyrau diweddaraf sydd ar gael yn dangos fod 158 o fabanod yn farw-anedig yng Nghymru yn 2015 - 0.47% o gyfanswm y genedigaethau. Ond er bod llawer o fenywod yn chwilio am gefnogaeth, meddai elusen Sands, mae dynion yn llai parod i wneud. Dywedodd Llywodraeth Cymru fod cymorth ar gael drwy wasanaethau profedigaeth y byrddau iechyd. Mae Sands yn cynnal gwasanaeth cofio ddydd Sul yng Nghaerdydd i rieni sydd wedi eu heffeithio ar ôl colli plentyn neu'n geni plentyn marw-anedig. Roedd Heatherjane Coombs 36 wythnos yn feichiog gyda'i mab Xander pan gafodd hi drafferthion yn 2004. Bu farw ei mab yn y groth a bu'n rhaid iddi roi genedigaeth iddo ddeuddydd yn ddiweddarach. Dywedodd Mrs Coombs, 43, sydd bellach yn gadeirydd grŵp Sands yng Nghaerdydd a Chasnewydd, fod y gefnogaeth gan y fydwraig iddi hi wedi bod yn wych, ond doedd na neb i siarad gyda'i gŵr. "Bydd llawer o bobl yn gofyn i'r tad, 'sut mae eich gwraig?' neu 'sut mae eich partner?, a phrin iawn y cewch chi bobl yn gofyn 'sut ydych chi?'," meddai. "Dwi'n meddwl fod hynny'n rheswm arall pam ei fod yn dabŵ gyda dynion, achos dyw cymdeithas yn gyffredinol ddim yn gwneud iddyn nhw deimlo y gallan nhw siarad yn agored." Ychwanegodd ei gŵr Dave, sydd hefyd yn cynorthwyo gyda gwasanaethau Sands, fod cefnogaeth i dadau wedi gwella ers ei golled ef ond bod mwy eto i'w wneud. "Fel partner rydych chi'n troi at fod y person sydd yn parhau i ennill y bara menyn. "'Dych chi'n ceisio parhau i weithio, cefnogi, chi yw'r un sy'n gorfod aros yn gryf, ond beth sy'n digwydd yw 'dych chi'n disgyn yn ddarnau nes ymlaen," meddai. "Mae angen dweud wrth ddynion, mae'n iawn i alaru, mae'n iawn i ypsetio ac yn y pen draw, er lles eich iechyd corfforol, emosiynol a meddyliol, mae'n dda i alaru achos [fel arall] mae'n tueddu amlygu'i hun fel salwch corfforol neu feddyliol nes ymlaen." Dywedodd llefarydd ar ran Llywodraeth Cymru: "Mae colli plentyn neu eni plentyn marw-anedig yn gallu bod yn dorcalonnus i rieni'r babi, ac i aelodau eraill o'r teulu. "Dyna pam fod gan bob bwrdd iechyd yng Nghymru eu gwasanaeth profedigaeth eu hunain sydd yn cynnig cefnogaeth nid yn unig i rieni, ond y teulu'n ehangach." Ers colli Xander mae Mr a Mrs Coombs, sydd heb gael unrhyw blant eraill wedi i ddau gael eu camesgor, wedi sefydlu'r grŵp yn ardal Caerdydd a Chasnewydd i gefnogi teuluoedd eraill. Bydd y gwasanaeth cofio blynyddol yn cael ei gynnal am 11:30 yng Nghapel Wenallt, Amlosgfa Thornhill ac yn cael ei arwain gan y Parchedig Rhiannon Francis, o gaplaniaeth Ysbyty Athrofaol Cymru.

Summary: Mae angen gwneud mwy i annog tadau i chwilio am gymorth pan mae eu partneriaid yn colli plentyn neu'n geni plentyn yn farw, yn ôl gweithwyr elusen.


The hotel, which claims to have invented the tradition of the afternoon tea, was opened by the Prince of Wales - later Edward VII - on 10 June 1865. It became renowned for what were at the time luxury touches, such as electric lighting and hydraulic lifts. Over the years, the Langham has played host to many notable guests, including the exiled French emperor Louis-Napoleon III, Charles Dickens, one of the "Cambridge Five" spies Guy Burgess and his wartime employer, the BBC. The hotel sought to attract well-heeled guests and ensured staff members were immaculately dressed at all times. The five men pictured above were waiters. During World War Two much of its regular clientele decamped to the countryside but the building in Regent Street remained open and served as a first-aid point and military post. On 16 September 1940 it came under intense fire from Luftwaffe raiders who destroyed a large section of the west wing. As the Langham was so close to the BBC's Broadcasting House, across the road at Portland Place, it was in constant danger from German bombers. The BBC's wartime staff used to broadcast from the roof of the Langham, in particular the US correspondent Edward Murrow. JB Priestley was also a guest in this period to be close to Broadcasting House for his frequent late-night transmissions of Britain Speaks to North America. In 1941 the notorious Soviet spy Burgess was involved in what became known as the "Langham incident". An internal memo from his wartime employer the BBC revealed that he tried to break down the door of his room when he could not get in. It was some time after the war was over before the Langham could be returned to its original splendour. In 1965 the BBC took out a partial lease and made the bar the home of the BBC's private members club. The royal suites were used for office printing and the grand ballroom became the registry. The Langham was eventually returned to its original use after significant refurbishment. Today, the hotel is still capable of attracting the well-heeled guests it could in its Victorian heyday when the likes of Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Oscar Wilde would grace its corridors. More recently, the hotel has played host to the England cricket team, with bowler Stuart Broad claiming the building was haunted. Broad told the Mail on Sunday how the taps in the bathroom came on for no reason and turned themselves off, leaving him "really freaked out".

Summary: Billed as London's first "Grand Hotel", it is exactly 150 years since the Langham began serving the whims of the rich and famous.


But television viewers saw another side to the nice-guy Virginia senator as he assumed the role of attack dog against Republican rival Mike Pence. Kaine, who has described himself as "boring", was picked in July by Hillary Clinton to be her vice-presidential running mate. Serving in Congress since 2012, he was elected after serving as Virginia's governor for four years - a title he won in part by getting support in areas of the state usually dominated by conservatives. As governor, Mr Kaine supported expanding early childhood education, digitising historical records, and smoking bans. While in the Senate, he has served on committees for Armed Services, Aging, Budget and Foreign Relations. He is a former head of the Democratic National Committee. Before Mr Kaine began his career as a lawyer focused on housing rights, he spent a year volunteering alongside Jesuit missionaries in Honduras. There, he became fluent in Spanish - a skill that could help Mrs Clinton's Hispanic outreach. He is popular with the White House, and was on the short list for Barack Obama's running mate in 2008. Bill Clinton was said to push for Mr Kaine's appointment to be Clinton's VP. However, his support for free trade and deregulating local banks make him unpopular with more progressive members of the party. A practising Catholic, he is personally opposed to abortion. While he is committed to the broader tenets of Roe v Wade, including a woman's right to choose, he supports restrictions on certain types of abortion, parental consent laws and "informed consent" practices. Although he has lived in Virginia for most of his adult life, and is a huge bluegrass music fan and harmonica player, he is originally from Minnesota and was raised in Kansas. He has a Midwestern appeal that Mrs Clinton could rely on to help gain voters in the Rust Belt. Virginia is considered a swing state, and Mr Kaine's popularity could improve Clinton's chances there. Should Mrs Clinton win the election, Virginia's Democratic governor would appoint someone to temporarily fill Mr Kaine's Senate seat, and a special election would be held in 2017.

Summary: The reputation that proceeded Tim Kaine before he appeared in the vice-presidential debate was of a mild-mannered Democrat, occasionally known to play his harmonica.


The authority said traffic often tried to switch lanes at the "dangerous junction" on Berkeley Place and Triangle South. The scheme was financed by a local office development as part of its planning agreement. Mayor George Ferguson said the changes would be "welcomed by all". "I don't believe there are many people who drive, walk or cycle in the area who would contest how dangerous that corner is," he added. The work will take eight weeks to complete.

Summary: A Â£95,000 scheme to add a signalled pedestrian crossing to a busy section of road in Bristol will make it safer, the city council has said.


Based on CT scans, the organs are fitted into a realistic synthetic "body" and connected to pumps which mimic human breathing and blood flow. Nottingham Trent University, with the NHS and Ministry of Defence, used silicone gels to replicate the feel of human tissue. Bespoke models could now be created to prepare for individual operations. Richard Arm, of Nottingham Trent University's School of Art & Design, said he was asked to come up with a heart model for a surgeon who wanted to practice performing an implant. He said: "When making more organs, the trickiest part was the flexibility. "The heart has 17 different 'hardnesses' so 'does it feel right?' turns out to be a bit vague. "Then we put them together and I knew we were getting it right when I started to feel sick." The prototype - officially known as a thoracic trauma trainer - will be exhibited to trauma treatment experts. After feedback, two models are due to be produced for the MoD by December 2017. Colonel Peter Mahoney, emeritus professor at Defence Medical Services, said the requirement was for training equipment that was portable, robust and reusable, while "also achieving a realism" that had only previously been possible with dead bodies. He added: "We wanted to start with the chest, because it is a common area connected with trauma, but if it could be created with realistically-moving lungs and blood vessels then any other body parts would be possible." Future developments could include the brain, eyes, stomach, pancreas, liver and kidneys, the vascular system in a person's legs and bespoke models for patient-specific preoperative surgical planning.

Summary: Life-like body parts have been 3D printed to help army surgeons deal with trauma injuries.


The 21-year-old recipient, whose identify is being protected, lost his penis in a botched circumcision. Doctors in Cape Town said the operation was a success and the patient was happy and healthy. The team said there was extensive discussion about whether the operation, which is not life-saving in the same way as a heart transplant, was ethical. There have been attempts before, including one in China. Accounts suggested the operation went fine, but the penis was later rejected. The man was 18 and already sexually active when he had the circumcision. The procedure is part of the transition from boyhood to adulthood in parts of South Africa. The boy was left with just 1cm of his original penis. Doctors say South Africa has some of the greatest need for penis transplants anywhere in the world. Dozens, although some say hundreds, of boys are maimed or die each year during traditional initiation ceremonies. Surgeons at Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital performed a nine-hour operation to attach a donated penis. One of the surgeons, Andre Van der Merwe, who normally performs kidney transplants, told the BBC News website: "This is definitely much more difficult, the blood vessels are 1.5 mm wide. In the kidney it can be 1 cm." The team used some of the techniques that had been developed to perform the first face transplants in order to connect the tiny blood vessels and nerves. The operation took place on 11 December last year. Three months later doctors say the recovery has been rapid. Full sensation has not returned and doctors suggest this could take two years. However, the man is able to pass urine, have an erection, orgasm and ejaculate. The procedure required a lot of preparation. The team needed to be sure the patient was aware of the risks of a life-time of immunosuppressant drugs. Also some patients cannot cope with a transplant if they fail to recognise it as part of their body. "Psychologically, we knew it would have a massive effect on the ego," said Dr Van der Merwe. It took "a hell of a lot of time" to get ethical approval, he added. One of the concerns is a heart transplant balances the risk of the operation against a certain death, but a penis transplant would not extend life span. Dr Van der Merwe told the BBC: "You may say it doesn't save their life, but many of these young men when they have penile amputations are ostracised, stigmatised and take their own life. "If you don't have a penis you are essentially dead, if you give a penis back you can bring them back to life." Further attempts on other patients are expected to take place in three months time.

Summary: The world's first successful penis transplant has been reported by a surgical team in South Africa.


Leader Leanne Wood said her party accepted the referendum result to leave the European Union, but claimed no part of the UK voted for a "hard" Brexit. In an article for The Times, she said the Welsh Government should not "sit back and let Brexit take its course". Meanwhile First Minister Carwyn Jones has told AMs that UK ministers will have to compromise on immigration. Ms Wood said the UK was "still in the dark" four months after the June vote on what the result meant. She said Plaid accepted the High Court ruling that Parliament must give its approval for the triggering of Article 50, to formally launch the two-year process of the UK's departure from the EU. Ms Wood said the ruling "should not be seen as an opportunity to overturn the result", but gave an opportunity for the 48% of voters who backed Remain "to have an input" and pursue a "soft" Brexit. She accused the UK government of making "nothing but contradictory statements, with comments from one minister ridiculed by another", and claimed the Welsh Government had been "at best incoherent and at worst utterly clueless" in its response to Brexit. "Wales voted Leave, but it does not mean that the Welsh government should sit back and let Brexit take its course," Ms Wood wrote. "Our exit from the EU will be one of the most pivotal moments in our history and it is vital that both governments get it right." Stressing her party's preference for continued membership of the single market, Ms Wood said Plaid AMs and MPs would table written questions on Brexit every day until ministers in both Westminster and Cardiff Bay gave a "satisfactory outline" of their intentions. "People need and deserve answers, and Parliament needs answers before it can be expected to support the triggering of Article 50," she said.

Summary: People need clarity on what Brexit means for both the UK and Welsh governments, Plaid Cymru has said.


Four fire engines and a water carrier were called to the incident at Hay on Wye on Friday at about 22:50 GMT. The barn contained about 1,000 hay and straw bales along with four farm vehicles. Mid and West Wales Fire Service said they expected to remain at the scene throughout Saturday morning.

Summary: Firefighters have spent the night tackling a large barn fire in Powys.


The 87-year-old went to hospital following the fall and pulled out of presenting his BBC variety show Bruce's Hall Of Fame. Speaking after his fall, Sir Bruce said he was "really sad" not to be part of the programme. Pointless presenter Alexander Armstrong will take over as the show's host. Sir Bruce said: "I was really looking forward to this show and working with such a talented cast, and I am really sad not to be part of it. "It is now in the most capable hands of Alexander Armstrong and I would like to wish him, the guests and the whole production team good luck on Sunday." In a statement, the show's production company Kalooki Pictures said: "This morning, Sir Bruce Forsyth slipped and fell at his home resulting in facial abrasions and minor concussion. "He attended hospital and had a series of scans and tests all of which happily proved negative. "However, because of his injury, he has been told by doctors he must have complete rest for at least seven days." Sir Bruce had to pull out of hosting Strictly Come Dancing after being taken ill with flu in October 2013. He announced he was leaving Strictly Come Dancing in April last year and Claudia Winkleman took over his role, alongside his regular co-host Tess Daly. Bruce's Hall Of Fame, to be filmed in London's Dominion Theatre, is expected to be screened in the new year.

Summary: Sir Bruce Forsyth has been told by doctors to have complete rest for at least a week after suffering a fall at his home.


Youngsters say Stubylee Park in Bacup, Lancashire, has fallen into a state of disrepair and is no longer safe. One graffiti message sprayed on a ramp reads: "Instead of painting over all the graffiti why don't you sort the floor out?" Councillor Andrew McNae said a meeting has been set up with the youths. Mr McNae, portfolio holder for regeneration at Rossendale Borough Council, said: "For quite a while now we have recognised that the state of the park is not what we have wanted it to be. "Over the last couple of months we have been trying to bring money into the skate park. I've just heard we've got a small amount. "But the easiest way to let people know anything that they feel we are not doing is just to give me or any other councillor a ring. "We are hear to listen to these things, and it's a lot simpler than painting on the walls."

Summary: A war of words has broken out at a skate park - after teenagers sprayed graffiti accusing council officials of failing to maintain the site.


The Glasgow-based company said revenues rose by 3% to nearly Â£608m in the year to the end of March. Pre-tax profits for the group also increased by 3%. Edrington's brands include The Macallan, Highland Park, Cutty Sark, Snow Leopard vodka and Brugal rum. During the year, Edrington established new sales, marketing and distribution companies in Singapore and the Middle East. It has since launched Edrington Americas, which means the company now owns the route to market for its leading brands in the world's largest premium spirits market. The group said its Macallan brand grew last year across "a broad range of territories" , while Famous Grouse performed strongly in the UK and Sweden and showed "continued progress" in emerging markets. Edrington chief executive Ian Curle said: "I am pleased to report that Edrington has delivered another strong year of growth. "We have again increased our annual turnover, profit and dividend - over the past five years our turnover and profit have increased by 45% and 84% respectively, demonstrating the success of our international expansion. "The market for premium spirits worldwide continues to grow with more and more consumers gaining an appreciation for our brands. "Last year we made significant investments in our route to market and now own the distribution capability in 11 countries which, together with our joint ventures, collectively represent 80% of Edrington's total sales." The group said its strategy of investing in quality and long-term growth would continue this year. It is committing more than Â£100m to a new Speyside distillery and visitor centre for the Macallan brand. Work is scheduled to begin in the autumn of this year and is due for completion in spring 2017.

Summary: Famous Grouse producer Edrington Group has announced a strong set of results, after increasing its presence in both established and emerging markets and investing in its brands.


Countryman Gary Hunt, 32, retained the Best High Diver of the Year award after a second successive World Cup success. Hungary's Katinka Hosszu, 27, who won three Olympic golds, was Best Female Swimmer for a third year in a row. American Michael Phelps, 31, who retired after Rio with a record 23 Olympic golds, won the men's award. Phelps' 19-year-old compatriot Katie Ledecky, who won four gold medals in Brazil, took the female Olympic performance award from swimming's world governing body. Peaty, 21, clocked 57.13 seconds to win gold by more than 1.5 seconds and become Britain's first male Olympic swimming champion for 28 years.

Summary: Britain's Adam Peaty won Fina's Olympic Performance of the Year award for his world record-breaking 100m breaststroke final win at Rio 2016.


A mayday call was made at about 05:00 BST from the Pegotty, a motor cruiser taking on water just north of Grimsby dock, the Humber coastguard said. A pilot vessel from Grimsby took two people off the boat, which sank about 25 minutes after the emergency call. The Humber and Cleethorpes RNLI lifeboats were also launched. The pilot vessel, Venus, and the two lifeboats returned to Grimsby after the rescue. "The casualties were checked over and found to require no medical attention", said the RNLI. Daniel Cooper, Cleethorpes RNLI Lifeboat operations manager, said: "Our volunteer crew managed to respond very quickly and launched the lifeboat within six minutes of the request for their assistance." The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has been informed.

Summary: Two people have been rescued from a sinking boat in the Humber estuary after a collision with another vessel in the fog.


Teodoro Locsin Jr, or "Teddy", tweeted seemingly pro-Nazi comments, with references to Auschwitz and the "Final Solution". Mr Locsin later apologised for the tweets and removed several of them. The 67-year-old is a journalist and ex-congressman. His tweets echo recent comments made by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who prompted outrage by referring to the Holocaust and saying he would be "happy to slaughter" three million drug addicts. More than 3,000 people with alleged links to drug use or dealing have been killed since Mr Duterte came to power in June. Mr Locsin started gaining attention on the social platform after he posted several controversial tweets. "I believe that the Drug Menace is so big it needs a FINAL SOLUTION like the Nazis adopted. That I believe. NO REHAB," he tweeted on the 21 August. In another tweet he referenced Auschwitz, the concentration camp run by the Nazis in which almost a million Jews were killed. The petition, addressed to the UN, called for Mr Locsin's appointment to be denied, saying that "his blatant justification of anti Semitic lingo makes him a racist, clearly showing his prejudice against the Jewish people". Reaction to Mr Locsin was swift, with some on Twitter calling him a disgrace. "You're making this country look crazy," a user commented. "I thought ambassadors are supposed to be educated. I guess the UN just skipped that process when appointing Teddy Locsin." another said. "You're a disgraceful UN ambassador to the country," one added. However, Mr Locsin also had his share of supporters, with one saying that "lots of us want you at the UN just the way you are - sarcasm and all". Mr Locsin, who served as a local politician for almost 10 years, has accepted the post of Philippines permanent representative to the UN but is awaiting official governmental confirmation. Amid reaction to his comments, Mr Locsin said that his daughters had told him to "stay out of Twitter", adding that he was not allowed to tweet anything, "not even niceties". He also apologised for his tweets. "I am sorry for my strong language, but it is unavoidable given the mendacity of those I fight. I cannot be other than myself," Mr Locsin tweeted on Friday. " I ask God's and the Jewish community's forgiveness, but only theirs." Mr Locsin also told CNN that his tweets had been sent for "shock value", and was "partly a private joke" between him and a friend who worked in the Jewish government district. The office of the Philippine delegation to the UN declined to comment on the matter.

Summary: A petition to reject the controversial nominee for Philippine ambassador to the UN has reached more than 10,000 signatures, after he was seen using anti-Semitic language on Twitter.


Colombian leader Juan Manuel Santos and the Farc rebel commander known as Timochenko signed the deal in an emotional ceremony on Monday evening. "I would like to ask for forgiveness for all the pain that we may have caused during this war," he said. The guests at the ceremony in Cartagena cheered when Timochenko apologised. Some shouted "Yes, we can!" while Farc members and heads of state from Latin America rose to their feet on the stage and applauded. The ceremony which marks the end of 52 years of armed conflict was broadcast live and shown on giant screens in the capital, Bogota, and other large cities. Farc rebels gathered in a number of camps also followed the broadcast. There was so much symbolism in this historic signing - a pen made from a bullet to sign the peace deal, the singing of Beethoven's Ode to Joy, everyone dressed in white. President Santos said this historic moment was a message from Colombia to the world: no more war. "No more war," the crowd chanted in return. This was the first time Timochenko addressed the nation live on TV. He promised the Farc would give up its guns, and more than that, he asked for forgiveness. It earned him a standing ovation. That would have been unthinkable not long ago. But after 50 years of war, many Colombians still aren't ready to forgive. As President Santos put it, the hard work of building peace now lies ahead. Under the deal, the Farc will now become a political party. The rebels will take part in legislative elections in 2018, and - as part of the peace deal - they will be guaranteed a minimum of 10 seats in Congress for their first two legislative periods. President Santos addressed the Farc rebels directly and praised their decision to lay down arms. "Swapping bullets for votes and weapons for ideas is the bravest and most intelligent decision that any rebel group could take," he said. "When you begin your return to society (...) as head of state of the homeland that we all love, I welcome you to democracy." Timochenko said that the rebels would not take up arms anymore. "War is over, we're starting to build peace," he said before his speech was interrupted by the sound of Colombian Air Force fighter jets flying over the venue. Looking up startled, Timochenko's worried expression then turned into a smile and he joked: "Well, this time they came to pay their respects to peace and not to drop bombs." A number of Farc leaders, such Raul Reyes and Mono Jojoy, were killed in bombing raids over the past decade. The peace deal was reached after four years of formal peace talks in the Cuban capital, Havana, which were preceded by two years of secret talks. But before it can come into force it will have to be approved by Colombians in a public vote scheduled for Sunday. While recent polls suggest that a majority of Colombians back the deal, there has been vocal opposition to the agreement.

Summary: The leader of the Farc rebel group has apologised to the victims of Colombia's armed conflict which ended with Monday's signing of a peace deal.


Bassel Khartabil's wife said he was killed in October 2015 after receiving a death sentence. "Words are difficult to come by," she wrote. "Thank you for killing my lover." The Wikipedia contributor and founder of Creative Commons Syria was first detained in March 2012. After nine months of incommunicado detention, he was moved to Adra prison in Damascus, where his family were allowed to visit him. But he was moved from the prison to an unknown destination in October 2015, and supporters had until now held out hope he might be alive. Soon after his disappearance in 2015, his wife Noura Ghazi Safadi said she did not know if he was alive or dead. But she said she had been contacted by self-declared Syrian government insiders who told her that he had been sentenced to death. Bassel Khartabil, a Syrian-Palestinian, was named a Top Global Thinker by Foreign Policy magazine in 2012 and given the Digital Freedom Award by Index on Censorship in 2013. In 2013, he was described by two European parliamentarians as being "credited with opening up the internet in Syria - a country with a notorious record of online censorship - and vastly extending online access and knowledge to the Syrian people". Noura Ghazi Safadi described her husband as "unbelievably romantic" in a 2015 interview with the Electronic Intifada news website, adding that he "wasn't a typical internet geek". "He used to give me a red rose every day since we became lovers until the day of his imprisonment," she said. Khartabil, an open source web developer, had co-founded the #NewPalmyra project, which creates digitally reconstructions of the ancient Syrian city. Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said on Twitter that he was "saddened and outraged in equal measure" to learn of the execution.

Summary: A Syrian internet freedom activist was executed soon after he disappeared from prison in late 2015, his wife and supporters say they have learned.


Media playback is not supported on this device Accies survived some nervous moments before Ash Taylor headed the Dons ahead after 34 minutes. But the lead only lasted four minutes as Dougie Imrie scored from the penalty spot after Danny Redmond was challenged by goalkeeper Joe Lewis. Rooney pounced when Gary Woods parried a James Maddison shot, before Accies' Scott McMann was shown a late red card. The win - thanks to the Irish striker's 11th goal this season - takes Aberdeen to within four points of second-placed Rangers in the Scottish Premiership table. Accies remain second bottom without a victory in 10 games since beating the Dons in October. Aberdeen were fluid and dangerous from the off, exposing Accies' weakness on the left flank, with Louis Longridge inexperienced in a full-back role against Jonny Hayes. Mark Reynolds netted early on, but referee Andrew Dallas saw pushing and ruled it out, perhaps a touch harshly as the Dons defender didn't appear to be the culprit. It seemed only a matter of time for the home side, with visiting defenders struggling to cope with the recurring threat. One corner in particular caused chaos involving a Reynolds header that was saved, an overhead kick clearance and a follow up effort from Andrew Considine with the ball eventually forced behind. Chances and corners flowed. Perhaps one criticism that could be levelled at Aberdeen was how they had not managed to score before they did. The breakthrough came from a set piece. Hayes floated a great free-kick to Taylor, whose header was equally accurate and found the corner. Incredibly, Hamilton were almost immediately handed a route back into the match. Taylor blundered to let Redmond in on Lewis, who appeared to hesitate, allowing the midfielder to nick the ball. The goalkeeper got a touch on the ball, but it was not clear whether he had taken the man first. No matter, the referee gave the penalty, which Imrie fired home confidently. Aberdeen responded well to that set-back, with Woods superbly tipping Taylor's drive over before Rooney appeared to be pushed in the box, but pleas were ignored. The Dons went forward relentlessly. Manager Derek McInnes made a positive move, bringing on Maddison for Considine and it proved decisive. It was Maddison's shot that Woods palmed back into play perfectly for the onrushing Rooney to net. McMann prevented a third, hauling Hayes to the ground just outside the box that earned a red card with the winger in on goal. No-one could realistically argue Aberdeen did not deserve the win. What is unclear is how they did not make it far more comfortable It was a fourth successive defeat for Hamilton, albeit in a very tough run of fixtures. What will be more alarming for manager Martin Canning is the lack of wins in the last two months. At times, the visitors were hanging on by a thread, struggling to contain the attacking threat they faced. They had a fabulous chance for a second shortly before Rooney's goal and that would have made a huge difference. Shay

Summary: Adam Rooney gave third-top Aberdeen a Scottish Premiership victory over stuffy Hamilton Accies.


The road bridge over the River Wharfe at Tadcaster, near York, partially collapsed in December. Currently the river can only be crossed using a temporary footbridge. North Yorkshire County Council said "persistent and unusually high river levels" had delayed the work, which had been expected to finish by next month. In a statement, the authority said: "The County Council has learned in the last few days that the primary cause is damming of the river by Network Rail five miles downstream at Ulleskelf for work on a railway bridge. "Although the Environment Agency issued a permit for this work to be carried out, North Yorkshire was not notified about the operation." Councillor Chris Metcalfe said: "We are extremely frustrated by this development." Network Rail said it had "agreed the terms of our work with the Environment Agency prior to accessing the river" and was first made aware of the issue on Wednesday. "After speaking with the Environment Agency today, we have agreed to remove our worksite from the river to allow water levels to drop and essential work to take place at Tadcaster." The Environment Agency said: "We regulate work in rivers to ensure that any works carried out do not increase flood risk. When we issue a permit we take into account flood modelling data and determine if consent can be granted under Environmental Permitting Regulations. Our decision does not take into account whether one project is more or less important than another, whether they are related to rail infrastructure, road infrastructure, or other purposes." The government pledged £3m for repair work within days of the bridge collapse, and £1.4m was given by the region's Local Enterprise Partnership to widen and strengthen the bridge.

Summary: The completion of repair work to a Grade II listed bridge damaged by winter flooding last year has been delayed until January.


The group, and two teachers, were from Joseph-Koenig school in Haltern, western Germany. "This is the worst thing imaginable," the town's Mayor Bodo Klimpel said at an emotional media conference. All 150 people on board flight 4U 9525 travelling from Barcelona to Duesseldorf are assumed to have died. The Airbus A320 airliner went down between Digne and Barcelonnette. The cause of the crash is not known. Most of those who died from the school were girls aged about 16, an official told the BBC's Katya Adler. Students at the school in Haltern were sent home for the day, but some returned to lay flowers and comfort each other. Mr Klimpel confirmed that the group was on the passenger list and said he was informed by the Spanish school they had boarded. He said the school would still open on Wednesday, but instead of normal lessons there would be "an opportunity for the pupils to talk about this terrible [tragedy] and begin to process this". The group had been participating in a week-long exchange at a school in Llinars de Valles, near Barcelona. Their Spanish counterparts visited late last year. Tributes have been paid. "They were flying home after having what was probably the most wonderful time of their lives," said Sylvia Loehrmann, the education minister for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. "It's so tragic, so sad, so unfathomable." German international footballer Benedikt Howedes, who was born in Haltern, tweeted: "Our thoughts are with the victims and families of the tragic airplane accident. Anyone could have sat on that machine."

Summary: Sixteen teenagers on a Spanish exchange programme were among those on board a Germanwings plane that crashed in the French alps, German officials say.


The officers said they felt sorry for the migrants, who were found in a lorry in Belgium, and offered to give them a lift to the border. But they strayed into France, where they were arrested and questioned. The incident sparked a diplomatic spat, with France's interior minister summoning the Belgian ambassador. Bernard Cazeneuve had a "frank and clear" meeting with the Belgian ambassador, according to French officials, and expressed his disquiet at what had happened. France strongly condemned the officers' action which "does not conform to the normal work practices agreed between France and Belgium". But there was surprise at the French reaction from Georges Aeck, the Ypres police commissioner, because of the two countries' usual close border co-operation. "We didn't do it for money, this isn't human trafficking," he told Belgian broadcaster RTBF. "We only gave them a hand. We took them a little way in the direction they wanted to go," The bizarre chain of events began on Tuesday evening, when French police in an unmarked car stopped the Belgian police van carrying the 13 migrants, including three minors, on the French side of the border in Nieppe, north-west of Lille. The migrants had been discovered earlier in the day and ordered to leave the country. But when the officers spotted them walking on foot towards the border, they offered them a lift and accidentally strayed into France near Nieppe. The two officers were handcuffed, despite identifying themselves, the Belgian police union said. Vincent Gilles, the president of the Belgian police union, complained that the officers had been treated like "criminal suspects" and held for four hours without access to a lawyer. Mr Aeck added: "It's the first time this has happened because we have a good relationship with our French colleagues. We sometimes organise the control system together on the border. We are a little surprised. "The Belgian officers took the migrants in their van because they didn't want to let them go on foot directly along the road to the border. They escorted the migrants as far as the border, in the direction they wanted to go." The migrants themselves were then taken to a police station in the French city of Lille, where three minors were placed in the care of local authorities and the adults temporarily detained to assess their status. Temporary border controls were brought in by Belgium for a few months earlier this year, amid concerns the proposed demolition of the Calais "Jungle" camp would send an influx of migrants north. Calais is less than an hour's drive from the Belgian border.

Summary: Two Belgian policemen have been questioned by their French counterparts after they were caught with 13 illegal immigrants in their car.


The memorial event at Whitecrook Park in the town was arranged on social media by friends of the 15-year-old who was found dead on Monday. She was last seen alive near a deli in Clydebank on Saturday 19 March after she had set off for her part-time job at a hairdressers. A man has appeared in court charged with her murder. About 300 people braved wind and rain to assemble at the park, many of them carrying pink balloons in tribute to Paige. Some of the teenager's friends addressed the crowd to thank them for attending in memory of a "most outstanding, amazing girl". One girl said: "Paige was so beautiful, everything about her you just wouldn't change. For that to get taken away from us was absolutely heart-breaking." Another added: "I just can't believe she has gone, it hasn't sunk in. There's only one star in the sky tonight and it's obviously Paige looking down on us." A minute's silence was held before people lit candles and tied pink balloons to railings. Some of those gathered played songs and held up posters dedicated to Paige. On Thursday, the landmark Titan Crane in Clydebank was illuminated in pink in memory of the teenager. At a private hearing at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Saturday, John Leathem made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody.

Summary: Hundreds of people gathered at a Clydebank park on Saturday night to remember teenager Paige Doherty.