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Blackburn's first match in the third tier since 1980 is an away fixture at Southend, while League Two champions Portsmouth are at home to Rochdale. Follow the links below for your team's fixtures in full. AFC Wimbledon Blackburn Rovers Blackpool Bradford City Bristol Rovers Bury Charlton Athletic Doncaster Rovers Fleetwood Town Gillingham Milton Keynes Dons Northampton Town Oldham Athletic Oxford United Peterborough United Plymouth Argyle Portsmouth Rochdale Rotherham United Scunthorpe United Shrewsbury Town Southend United Walsall Wigan Athletic Such words were considered to be harder hitting and carry more emotional impact than "general" swear words. The study of audience attitudes is the first to be conducted by the broadcasting regulator since 2010. The results will be shared with broadcasters to help them better understand audience expectations. Tony Close, director of content standards at Ofcom, said: "People draw the line at racist and discriminatory language - participants felt this was the most unacceptable of all." "Most people see these words as derogatory and insulting. Many were concerned about them being used in programmes at any time, unless there's very clear justification for it in the programme and how it's presented to the audience." The study, which was the biggest of its kind ever conducted by Ofcom, looked at 144 words, exploring what people were likely to find unacceptable and why. As part of the research, the regulator conducted online surveys as well as focus groups and detailed interviews. Participants were played clips from broadcasts which had been deemed controversial and asked participants how offensive they found the language used. Recent excerpts from Big Brother and Don't Tell The Bride as well as old episodes of Father Ted and Fawlty Towers were among the clips played to audiences. The context, intent and tone that offensive language was spoken in were considered important factors to viewers, as well as whether there had been a warning about bad language before broadcast. For example, a 2014 episode Big Brother was considered acceptable in its original post-watershed slot but offensive when the same episode was repeated in a weekend lunchtime slot. In the case of Fawlty Towers, audiences also took into account the historical nature of the show and the fact the comedy made fun of the ignorant character using the racist language, but some viewers still took offence. Sexual terms were viewed as distasteful and often unnecessary, but respondents said they found them more acceptable if used after the watershed, when they would be more prepared. Another finding of the survey was words which were bleeped out had the power to be as offensive as hearing the word itself. The research found most people would understand which word was being obscured, especially if repeated. The survey also suggested audiences felt offensive language was more problematic on radio than TV. Several participants said they considered radio a "more intimate medium", where offensive language was rarely heard. As a result, they thought that strong language would feel more intrusive and unexpected on radio than it did on TV. Radio was also considered more likely to be heard by children, as it was often heard in the background in public spaces. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram, or if you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

The League One fixtures for 2017-18 have been released. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Television viewers and radio listeners have become less tolerant of racist or discriminatory words, Ofcom research has found.

The Met Office has issued yellow "be aware" warnings for snow for southern, north east and northern Scotland on Saturday and Sunday. BBC weather presenter Stav Danaos said -10 was seen in parts of the country with lying snow - with further snow falling on Saturday. Snow and ice have also been affecting travel in many parts. Scotland has seen freezing temperatures for several days. While it has meant challenging travel conditions for some, the weather has also allowed all five of Scotland's snowsports centres to open their slopes for skiing and snowboarding. Glenshee, Lecht, Glencoe Mountain, CairnGorm Mountain and Nevis Range are preparing to mark World Snow Day on Sunday. Climbers and hillwalkers, however, have been warned that the risk of avalanches in Scotland's highest hills and mountains has been rated as "considerable". The Sportscotland Avalanche Information Service has given the rating to the six areas it covers - Northern Cairngorms, Southern Cairngorms, Glen Coe, Torridon, Creag Meagaidh and Lochaber. Among the least successful films of the year is Snowden, directed by Oliver Stone, alongside Sacha Baron Cohen's Grimsby, according to Forbes. Sci-fi film Max Steel, which returned 42% of its budget, tops its Hollywood's Biggest Turkeys of 2016 list. Period drama and horror mash-up Pride and Prejudice and Zombies also features in the top 10. Snowden, telling the story of whistleblower Edward Snowden's leak of US intelligence, is ranked ninth in the list, which compares worldwide box office totals with the estimated film budgets. The film, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, has received good reviews but made it to ninth on the list, taking 86% of its $40m (£32m) budget. It is yet to be released in the UK. Free State of Jones, in which Matthew McConaughey plays an American Civil War fighter, returned less than half of its $50m (£40m) budget, making it second on the list. In fourth position was comedy Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, starring Lily James and Matt Smith, which made back 58% of its $28m (£23m) budget, followed by computer-animated Ratchet & Clank, which took $11.8m (£9.5m), having had an estimated budget of $20m (£16m). Comedy action film Grimsby - known as The Brothers Grimsby in the US - is estimated to have had a $35m (£28m) budget. It took $28.7m (£23m) at the international box office, making it the worst box office total of Baron Cohen's career. It was eighth on the list. Natalie Robehmed of Forbes said that "not all movies flopped because they were bad films", noting that several were well received by critics. She said: "Movies underperform for a number of reasons, be it marketing, release date timing, poor reviews or a combination of several factors." Forbes only included films that opened in more than 2,000 cinemas and did not look at those released this month. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Scotland has been hit by a big freeze as overnight temperatures plummeted to as low as -10C in places. [NEXT_CONCEPT] It may still be a month until Christmas, but it is already time for this year's film turkeys to be roasted.

Mohammed al-Ajami's sentence was reduced to 15 years, his lawyer said. The Supreme Court is due to make a final ruling on his sentence within the next 30 days. Human rights groups have condemned Mr Ajami's conviction, saying his trial was marred by irregularities, with court sessions held in secret. The case against Mr Ajami is said to be based on a poem he wrote in 2010 which criticised the Emir, Sheikh Hamad al-Thani. But activists believe the authorities were angered by a 2011 poem he wrote about authoritarian rule in the region. In the poem Tunisian Jasmine, which he recited and then uploaded to the internet in January 2011, Mr Ajami expressed his support for the uprising in the North African state, saying: "We are all Tunisia in the face of the repressive elite." He also denounced "all Arab governments" as "indiscriminate thieves". Mr Ajami, also known as Mohammed Ibn al-Dheeb, had previously recited a poem that criticised Qatar's emir and was posted online in August 2010. He said the recital had taken place in front of a small, private audience at his home and not in public, challenging the grounds for being charged with incitement. Mohammed Ajami, a father-of-four, has never disputed that he is the author of the poem, but has said it was not meant to be offensive or seditious. As he was led away after the hearing, Mr Ajami shouted "There is no law for this", Reuters news agency reported. Freedom of expression is strictly controlled in Qatar, which has escaped the kind of unrest sweeping other parts of the Middle East, Its human rights record has long been been criticised by campaigners and is a thorny issue in relations with its ally the United States, for whom it hosts a major military base. Reading Borough Council said it had written to Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) demanding action following complaints from residents. People in Cardiff Road had complained of trains parked in sidings with engines idling. GWR has previously said the introduction of electric trains in 2019 will reduce the problem. An online petition set up by residents living close to the GWR depot complained about "low-frequency noise" from trains idling in the early hours of the morning. The council said it has warned GWR and Network Rail it could face an abatement notice. Deputy council leader Tony Page said the responses form the companies had so far been "inadequate". "The council is fully supportive of the huge benefits the realignment of rail lines in and around Reading has brought. "By the same token, the concerns local residents have [about] noise and air pollution are very real and the council is lobbied on these issues regularly. "We hope that escalating local concerns to senior management will prove more effective." Earlier this year, GWR said the noise was within safe levels and it had changed the way it operated trains on the sidings. Jonathan Dart, chairman of the Bell Tower Community Association, said he warmly welcomed the council's announcement to "put an end to the nuisance being caused to the residents of Cardiff Road". However, he criticised the time it took the authority to investigate the issue. "It took nine months and a press campaign for the council to release an officer's report stating that being in part of Cardiff Road at 03:29 was akin to being backstage at the Reading Festival," he said.

A Qatari poet sentenced to life in prison for inciting the overthrow of the government and insulting Qatar's rulers has had his jail term cut. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Noise and air pollution from a new rail depot in Reading could prompt legal action, it has been warned.

The government of the western state of Maharashtra has announced a memorial for the cartoonist, who was cremated with state honours. Laxman died in hospital of multiple-organ failure, aged 94, on Monday. He was renowned for chronicling Indian daily life and politics. His daily cartoon appeared in The Times of India for more than 50 years. He was best known for his iconic "Common Man" character, an eight-foot-tall bronze statue of which was unveiled in Pune in December 2001. "Laxman was not just a cartoonist. What he said through his cartoons will inspire future governments. Though he is no more, the Common Man he created will live forever," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, while announcing the memorial for the cartoonist. Top political leaders and media personalities attended the cremation. By Soutik BiswasIndia correspondent Laxman's daily cartoon in Times of India was known for lampooning political leaders, sparing no-one. One of those caricatured by Laxman, former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, surprised the cartoonist by ringing him up, not to complain, but to request a signed copy of the cartoon to frame. In 2005, the government honoured Laxman with the Indian civilian award Padma Vibhushan. The youngest of six sons, Laxman began drawing as a boy but was turned down to study at Bombay's prestigious Sir JJ School of Art because, it said, he lacked talent. He began working as a cartoonist in the 1940s, working for The Times of India from 1947 just as the country gained independence from Britain. The meeting comes after a public outcry over the murder of a former beauty queen and actress, Monica Spear, who was shot dead on Monday. Mr Maduro urged all politicians to put their differences aside and work together to end rising violence. Venezuela has one of the highest murder rates in the world. Ms Spear, 29, was murdered along with her British-born ex-husband Thomas Berry, 39, in their car. Their five-year-old daughter, who was shot in the leg, is reportedly in a stable condition. The attack, thought to have been a botched robbery, has highlighted Venezuela's skyrocketing murder rate. Ahead of the meeting, the president announced he would act "with an iron fist," saying that the full weight of the law would be brought to bear on the perpetrators of the crime. "The event has undoubtedly touched us all," Mr Maduro said at the presidential palace in the capital, Caracas. He called on all politicians to find a joint solution to the "key problems of our society". The Venezuelan opposition leader, Henrique Capriles, who is the governor of Miranda state, also met and shook hands with the president. It is the first time the two men have met since last year's disputed presidential election. Mr Capriles has never conceded victory to Mr Maduro. The president's meeting with governors and mayors was announced on Tuesday by Interior Minister Miguel Rodriguez. "The fight against violence has to involve all the authorities so the criminals know they'll face the full rigour of the law, because we've had enough already," he told a news conference. He said five people had been arrested on suspicion of committing the "vile killing" of Ms Spear, and promised to "use everything we have, the police, the army, against those who will not go down the path of peace". Armed robberies and kidnappings are not unusual in Venezuela, but the death of the former beauty queen, who was a popular actress after being crowned Miss Venezuela in 2004, has been condemned across the country. Fans of Ms Spear, actors and others in the entertainment, rallied in Caracas on Wednesday to demand more be done to fight crime. Mr Capriles posted a message on Twitter addressed to the president calling for a nationwide drive against violence. "Nicolas Maduro, I suggest we put aside our deep differences and get together to fight the lack of security, as one bloc," he wrote.

The funeral of legendary Indian cartoonist RK Laxman has been held in the western city of Pune. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has met the governors of all 23 states and mayors from the most violent cities to co-ordinate action against crime.

WBA and WBO champion Fury called fellow Briton Joshua, 26, "useless" and said boxing was not just about "bodybuilding". Fury also predicted Joshua would be "knocked out" on Saturday by defending champion Charles Martin when they fight for the IBF title Fury was stripped of. "They're hating on my beach body," said Olympic champion Joshua. "If they want, I'll give them some sessions. They can come train with me." Joshua overcame Dillian Whyte with a seventh-round stoppage in his last fight in December to claim the British heavyweight title. The bout against American Martin, who beat Vyacheslav Glazkov for the vacant IBF belt in January, will be his 16th fight as a professional. He has won by knockout in the first 15. Fury was stripped of the IBF title in December after he opted for a rematch against Wladimir Klitschko, rather than face mandatory challenger Glazkov. Joshua added he had "no comments" on Fury's physique. "This is just how I am. There's a lot of jealousy, a lot of negativity, so that's why I shut it down and just focus on myself. "I don't search for their attention. I'm not worried if he backs me or not, because I'll still handle my business. He's not supposed to back me realistically, so I expect no different." The FCA said it was concerned that many retail investors buying "contract for difference" products did not understand them adequately. It also noted that 82% of clients lost money on the products. In the FTSE 250, shares in both CMC Markets and IG Group Holdings sank by more than 30%. Meanwhile Israel-based Plus 500 saw its shares drop 35% after it said the FCA proposals would "have a material operational and financial impact" on its UK regulated subsidiary, which accounts for about 20% of the group's revenues. The benchmark FTSE 100 index was up 13.86 points at 6,760.69. Banking shares helped to lift the index, with shares in HSBC climbing 3.2% after Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating on the company to "equal-weight" from "underweight". Shares in Drax Group jumped 15% after the power producer said it planned to buy energy supplier Opus Energy for £340m. Drax also announced it would buy four gas turbine projects. On the currency markets, the pound edged up 0.1% against the dollar to $1.2737, and rose 0.5% against the euro to €1.1883.

Anthony Joshua says Tyson Fury is jealous of his physique and has offered his heavyweight rival help in training. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Shares in financial spread betting firms have plunged by a third after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposed stricter rules for the sector.

The annual Care of Police Survivors (COPS) service was held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire. A roll of honour of police officers who have died on duty over the past year was read out, along with readings by family members. Force representatives laid remembrance wreaths. Jan Berry, chairman of COPS, said: "The Service of Remembrance is a chance for us all to remember those no longer with us - and also to celebrate the memories we have of them. "It is a culmination to a weekend of 'healing, love and life renewed' and is all part of the COPS mission - to help rebuild shattered lives." Peter Colwell, from Capel Uchaf near Clynnog Fawr, was found at the Ship Inn in Llanbedrog at 00:15 GMT on Sunday. North Wales Police Det Supt Iestyn Davies said the results would help them work out what happened that night. Four men, who were Mr Colwell's friends, have been bailed and a shotgun was recovered from the scene. On Monday, Det Supt Davies said while the death was being treated as a murder investigation, "we are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances".

Hundreds of people gathered for a service of remembrance for police officers who have died on duty. [NEXT_CONCEPT] An 18-year-old man died from a single shot gun wound to the head in a pub car park, a post-mortem examination has revealed.

Jonathon Brown, 37, of Holywell, Flintshire, denies causing the death of Andrew Green, 39, by driving carelessly. The incident happened at Ffynnongroyw, about five miles east of Prestatyn, Denbighshire, in June 2015. Mr Brown told Caernarfon Crown Court he was still haunted by the collision. The court has heard that the bin wagon was stationary and had lights flashing when the coach passed taking children to school, going in the same direction. The prosecution said on Monday Mr Green crossed the road ahead of the lorry and the bus driver was unable to stop before hitting him. The court heard how Mr Brown was driving at 33mph in a 30mph zone. However, on Tuesday, he denied being distracted. He told the jury: "I don't understand why he ran, that's the bit that haunts me." The trial continues. That does not include multiple Wales internationals across both rugby codes. Webb's selection continues the fine sporting record of the Bridgend school. "I used to look at the board and see how many British and Irish Lions were on it," Webb told BBC Scrum V Radio. Webb joins Jack Matthews, JPR Williams, Gareth Williams, Mike Hall, Rob Howley, Dafydd James and Gavin Henson as Lions to have attended the school. "I knew some of them because they were in my time but some of them I hadn't really heard of, but you always used to count them. It shows what an immense school and breeding ground for talent it is," Webb continued. "There's still a good rugby base there and a lot of young talent coming up through the ranks, so it's great." Brynteg is not the only school to celebrate former pupils being called up to Warren Gatland's Lions squad. Wales pair Dan Biggar and Liam Williams both attended Gowerton School in Swansea. Adam Rosser, head of physical education at Brynteg, says instilling a positive philosophy into the pupils contributes to their success. "The children have got a good background of what the game is all about and we just tweak it slightly, and encourage them to take part," he told BBC Scrum V Radio. "We're fully aware that not everybody has got to play rugby union but everybody has got to go to school and when they get to us in September, they know through family of the contribution Brynteg has made." As well as breeding future talent, Rosser says the school and its students are aware of the impact they, and the wider community, have made. "We're extremely proud of what the school has done. We know that it's not just the school in isolation. We're supported by the local club game as well," Rosser continued. "The local clubs in the Bridgend district work their socks off and we're extremely grateful for the contribution that they make." Media playback is not supported on this device Whereas some players have uploaded their joyous reaction to their Lions call-up on social media, Webb says that his own discovery was an experience he went through alone. "I shot home from training. We had the option to watch it in training but I knew I'd have the house to myself so I put it on pause, gave myself time to have a coffee and a chocolate bar and watched it then," Webb said. "Then if there was disappointment then I could pout in the house on my own. I made it, so I fist-pumped in the house on my own and give it a big scream. I was over the moon. "I had no one to hug or high five. Everyone was out and about. Lucky enough my mate called over and we celebrated, and two-and-a-half hours later my mum and dad decided to answer the phone."

A school coach driver whose vehicle was in a fatal collision with a binman has denied being distracted and taking his eye "off the ball". [NEXT_CONCEPT] To the uninitiated it might look like any other secondary school, but Brynteg Comprehensive School produced its eighth British and Irish Lion when Ospreys and Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb was called up on Wednesday.

The Save Farm Terrace Allotment group has asked for a judicial review into a decision to allow land behind Watford Football Club to be developed. Campaigners say the historic allotments could be part of the plan. Mayor Dorothy Thornhill said that would lead to an "inferior scheme". Developers behind the Watford Health Campus project on a 30-hectare site say it is designed to regenerate land between the club and the hospital. West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust plans to move key clinics and some surgery there from other parts of the county. The overall scheme would include shops, a school, new homes and affordable housing, Watford Borough Council said. Allotment holders won an appeal against the council's first plan last August, when Communities Secretary Eric Pickles reversed his original decision to grant permission to close the allotments. But this was overturned in December, when a revised scheme was accepted by Mr Pickles. Sara Jane Trebar from the campaign group said it was challenging this decision on the grounds the secretary of state was "misled" about the allotment land being "critical to the viability of the project". It believes the allotments could be included "without risking the development". "The allotments have supported communities throughout centuries and it is very important it stays the green land that it is," she said. Elected Liberal Democrat mayor Ms Thornhill said the decision to include the allotments in the development area had been taken with "regret and sadness" but the area contributed to the health campus project's "viability". "[Experts told us] if you want the quality scheme you want, if you want the best shot for the hospital to stay in Watford in the future then we have to include the allotments," she said. "[If not] it actually means there is a financial risk to the scheme and we would then lose the ability to give the hospital the flexibility it needs to plan its future," she said. "You would have a completely inferior scheme." The government's target is 95%, however, figures from September showed only 45% were being seen. Children's mental health in Kent is handled by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. In Sussex the trust has met the government target. Clinical Director Dr Saqib Latif said services in Kent were "stretched". Children are treated for a range of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, ADHD and autism. Dr Latif said: "We are able to achieve the targets in Sussex, which shows it is achievable... but we are currently stretched beyond our capacity in Kent. "The number of referrals we're receiving in Kent is much higher than expected by about 25%. "And the number of emergency referrals in one month is equivalent to what we were expecting to receive in the whole year." He said extra funding had been agreed to help reduce waiting times. The Sussex trust took over from Kent and Medway Partnership Trust in 2012, because some patients in West Kent had waited 18 months for an initial assessment. 95% of children should be seen within six weeks of referral, according to NHS guidelines 45% of children are seen in Kent within six weeks Lucy Russell, from the charity Young Minds, said services were underfunded, adding that half of mental health problems start before a person is 16 years old. "They are under incredible pressure and there's been a number of funding cuts and young people being referred to theses services is increasing," she said. "Having targets like that is a good thing but it doesn't look good when those targets aren't reached."

If a legal fight by a group opposed to building a new health campus on 118-year-old allotments continues it will put the whole plan at risk, a council has said. [NEXT_CONCEPT] More than half of children and teenagers in Kent with mental health problems are not seen by a specialist within six weeks of being referred.

The report, which was compiled by Birmingham City Council's licensing team, contains police allegations that up to £93,042 was taken from customers of Legs 11 on Broad Street. The council has suspended the club's alcohol licence, pending a full review. Legs 11 has not responded to a request for a comment. In the council report Supt Andy Parsons said two men had claimed they were drugged, with one testing positive for methadone with a home testing kit. The force is also investigating claims large amounts of money was taken from people's bank accounts without their knowledge. Some customers had paid for dances "in a private area" but additional transactions were taking place that they had not authorised, he said. One victim claimed he had lost as much as £19,417. "In this year alone, four fraud offences have been reported totalling £23,965 with two of the victims reporting they had been drugged," he said. "One of the victims went as far as getting a home drug test kit which indicated he was under the influence of methadone. This victim had £9,000 taken from his credit card." The club was being investigated over 17 fraud-related allegations since 2013, West Midlands Police said. Supt Parsons added "intelligence checks" suggested the club was linked to "organised crime groups from Albania". "These premises are involved in serious criminality and serious offences are being committed at the premises," he said. The report also contained details of an undercover trading standards investigation, during which officers were offered sexual services in a locked room for a fee of £1,000 and were "rubbed" by naked dancers, contravening the club's licence. The 30-year-old Germany midfielder is believed to have told Bayern he did not want to extend his contract, which runs until 2016. United announced in a club statement on Saturday that they had reached an agreement to sign him. "I hope you understand my decision," Schweinsteiger told fans on Twitter. The World-Cup winner said he was moving to United to "gain experience at a new club". "No one can take away the incredible journey we had together. The decision was very hard to make because you and Bayern have, are and will always be an extremely important part of my life," he added. The Old Trafford club hope to complete the medical to enable Schweinsteiger to be involved in their tour of the US. Louis van Gaal's men fly out to America on Monday afternoon and will be based in Seattle for their first game against Mexican team Club America on Friday. Bayern's chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said: "It's regrettable because Bastian meant a great deal to the club. "He achieved great things but he wants to do something new at the end of his career. He asked that we meet his wishes." Schweinsteiger has made 536 appearances for Bayern since his debut in 2002 and played under Van Gaal while the Dutchman was in charge at Bayern between 2009 and 2011. He helped his country win the 2014 World Cup and has one Champions League, eight Bundesliga titles and seven domestic cup triumphs to his name while at the German club. Bayern defender and former German captain Philipp Lahm said: "We have to simply respect and accept his decision. He's looking for a new challenge, but for me it's an absolute pity he is going." United identified Schweinsteiger earlier this summer as a high-profile player they were interested in, along with Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos. United have made two other signings this summer - £31m-winger Memphis Depay arrived from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven in June - and on Saturday Italian defender Matteo Darmian signed for an undisclosed fee from Torino. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

A lap dancing club allegedly drugged customers and charged thousands of pounds of unauthorised transactions to their credit cards, a report claims. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Bastian Schweinsteiger has thanked Bayern Munich fans as he has a medical on Sunday before his proposed move to Manchester United.

Sale have complained to the Rugby Football Union that confidential team information was passed to Bristol before their Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium on 1 January, which the visitors won 24-23. Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond confirmed wing Tom Arscott has been suspended since 4 January. Diamond also told BBC Radio Manchester that there was "no suggestion" from Sale that Bristol, who deny any wrongdoing, had asked one brother to obtain information from the other. The Sharks have lost their past 10 matches in all competitions. Tainton, who has been in interim charge of bottom-of-the-table side Bristol since November, said: "We are aware of Sale contacting the RFU with regards to a complaint. "We have yet to hear from the RFU about this. From what we are aware, we are entirely confident that Bristol Rugby has done nothing wrong and we have not acted in a way that is against the spirit and values of rugby. "Tom and Luke met on New Year's Eve at the team hotel - which is not unusual for families living in different parts of the country. "However, following the conversation between the brothers, nothing was said or passed to the Bristol coaches of any sporting value, nor did it change the strategy in which we approached the game in any way, shape or form." Diamond explained: "For us to do our internal investigation and disciplinary, we have to inform the governing body of what we're doing, and that's where we're at. It is now in the hands of the RFU. "When you sign a professional contract, team information is sacrosanct to the team's performance and that can't be discussed with opposition teams, that's the top and bottom of it. "In the contract, the passing of information is forbidden." Neither Sale's Arscott, who signed from London Welsh in 2013, or Bristol's Arscott, who has previously played for clubs including Exeter Chiefs and Bath, entered the field during the match. "Luke has carried on training," added Tainton. "We believe that he has done nothing wrong or that jeopardises Bristol rugby." Alex Hales added just five runs to his overnight score of 136 before he was bowled by Andre Adams (3-93). The away side benefitted from a last wicket partnership of 47 between Jake Ball and Sam Wood to end on 371. Hampshire reached 167-4 in response with with Jimmy Adams (61) the top scorer before bad light forced the sides from the pitch early. The day began well for the home side, with the in-form Hales, Vernon Philander and Will Gidman (34) all falling in quick succession. However, Ball and Wood's tenth-wicket partnership gave the visitor's some momentum which Philander continued to bowl Liam Dawson in the third over of the reply. Luke Wood (2-44) then accounted for Michael Carberry (30) and Adams before James Vince was run out trying to push for two. Will Smith (25 not out) was joined by Adam Wheater before the light closed in and play was brought to a close. Hampshire all-rounder Andre Adams: "I think before Vince got out we were nice and poised. We are one partnership away from parity. "After yesterday's toil it was nice to get a bit of reward from a bowling point of view. I think we bowled very nicely and if we continue, it will stand us in good stead. "For us we were thinking about how to stop Hales from scoring and dominate today's play, so to get him out early was a bonus." Nottinghamshire bowler Luke Wood: "It was a good day for us. We feel like we are on top and can maybe force a win in the next couple of days. "We bowled well as a collective on a decent wicket but we still have some work to do in the morning. "It was tough losing Jake Ball early but I think we worked hard and covered for him. It is never easy when you are a bowler light but we dealt with it well." North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust said its former patient records setup was labour intensive and in need of replacement. The new £7m computerised system means patient details will be accessible on screen to all health professionals. It has been two years in the planning, and comes into effect on Monday. Lynne Hodgson, from the trust, said "a massive amount of training has taken place" but they were "still expecting some teething problems". "We're just asking at this time that patients and relatives bear with us while the new system is bedding in," she added.

Sale's Tom Arscott met Bristol back and brother Luke Arscott before their teams played, but "nothing of any sporting value" was passed on to the coaches, according to Bristol boss Mark Tainton. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Hampshire and Nottinghamshire fought hard on an even second day to leave the game well poised at the Ageas Bowl. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Patients on Teesside are being asked to bear with the health trust while a new electronic records system comes online.

Aiden Webb, 22, from Norwich, set off to climb Fansipan mountain on 3 June. He died after slipping down a waterfall and his body was found six days after he set off. His father Trever Webb said he and mother Simone could only "proceed" by returning to thank those who helped find him. Aiden Webb, an experienced climber, planned to conquer the 3,100m (10,300ft) high mountain alone in a day. But he died just over 24 hours later as he tried to find his way back to safety after being forced off the main trail by a landslide. On a Facebook memorial page set up in his son's name, Mr Webb wrote: "We are able to proceed at this moment only by the thought of returning to Sapa, to offer support in any way to the people who helped to find you, son, for us. "We would want you to be as proud of us as we are of you, Aiden." Mr Webb had gone to Vietnam with his girlfriend Bluebell Baughan, 24, of White Notley, Essex. She was in contact with him by phone from the nearby town of Sapa when Mr Webb told her he had fallen into a ravine and had cut his arm open on a rock, hurt his knee and lost his way. His phone stopped working shortly after 06:15 when he agreed Miss Baughan should raise the alarm. Vietnamese TV said about 150 people were involved in the search for Mr Webb and a specialist team was brought in. Investigations showed Mr Webb died on impact after falling 18m (60ft) into a shallow pool at about 07:00 on 4 June. His parents plan to return to Vietnam at Christmas. The annual ceremony, now in its 23rd year, celebrates "the most egregious passage of sexual description in a work of fiction". The former Smiths frontman has been nominated for his first novel, List of the Lost. It includes a reference to "one giggling snowball of full-figured copulation" and a "bulbous salutation". Other books nominated so far include Erica Jong's Fear of Dying, which includes the passage: "You raised the kundalini... like an electric snake in your spine", and celebrated screenwriter George Pelecanos' The Martini Shot. Michael Ashcroft and Isabel Oakeshott's Call Me Dave, an unauthorised biography of Prime Minister David Cameron, was brought to the judges' attention because of an allegation, by an unnamed source, about an initiation ceremony in which Mr Cameron is said to have taken part. However, the Review said: "That assertion was so flimsily corroborated as to resemble fiction but, regrettably, the biographers displayed insufficient literary brio to merit serious consideration." The purpose of the prize is "to draw attention to poorly written, perfunctory or redundant passages of sexual description in modern fiction, and to discourage them". It does not cover pornographic or expressly erotic literature. Last year's prize went to Booker Prize winner Ben Okri for The Age of Magic. The winning content read: "When his hand brushed her nipple it tripped a switch and she came alight. He touched her belly and his hand seemed to burn through her. "He lavished on her body indirect touches and bitter-sweet sensations flooded her brain." Other winners of the prize include Melvyn Bragg, Norman Mailer and AA Gill. This year's award will be announced at the aptly named In and Out Club, in London.

The parents of a backpacker who fell to his death climbing Vietnam's highest mountain plan to return to thank those who tried to save their son. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Morrissey is the favourite to win Literary Review's 2015 Bad Sex in Fiction Award.

The Glasgow-based company said sales leapt by £14m (29%) in the first quarter, compared with the same period last year. Between January and March, bookings for long-haul destinations grew by 40% while cruise bookings also rose sharply. Barrhead said travellers had been keen to put the winter behind them. Chief executive Sharon Munro said: "Scottish holidaymakers have been flocking in their droves to book a summer getaway following the poor weather over the winter months. "January to March is always a busy time for us, however, this year we've enjoyed an exceptional response from travellers looking to jet off to foreign shores. "Our Barrhead Travel BA charter flights have been a huge success since we launched them four years ago and as a result we've expanded the routes every year since. "Through the direct flights we've been able to offer new links to popular cruise departure points like Majorca and Venice - which we doubled this year." She added: "Long-haul bookings are also always popular and this year, with increased capacity through our suppliers, we've been able to offer new routes through Glasgow and Edinburgh - giving travellers more options than ever." The average 50mph enforcement cameras on the two-mile stretch went live in January with fines of up to £100. On average, just under 80 people a day were caught in the first two months with figures peaking at weekends. The cameras are the first to go into operation on a Welsh section of the M4. During a pilot before Christmas around 700 drivers a day were caught. Chris Hume, from GoSafe, the Wales Road Casualty Reduction Partnership, said the figures were disappointing. "Excessive and inappropriate speed remains a factor in collisions, associated fatalities, serious injuries and, in this case, also contributes to the traffic congestion around Junctions 40 and 41," he said. "On average there are still 80 motorists [on a daily basis] showing a complete disregard for the speed limit and putting lives at risk, especially given the degree of media attention this location has received and the work we have undertaken within the community." Anyone caught within a certain speed will be offered a speed awareness course at a cost of £85 and will not have points on their licence. The money goes towards the course and road safety funding. The other option is three points with a £100 fine. Anyone who goes over that limit will not be eligible for the course. The money from that fine goes to the Treasury. A Welsh government spokesperson said: "We are assessing the effect of the average speed enforcement system on traffic flows as part of the trial part-time closure of junction 41 westbound on-slip, and the results will form part of the report into the trial, which will be published in due course." "The Blade" is the first in a series of temporary art pieces marking Hull's year as UK City of Culture. It was placed in Queen Victoria Square after being transported from the new Siemens turbine factory in east Hull. The Hull Daily Mail reports that Hull 2017 organisers are now preparing a planning application. More on this and other Hull stories Hull City Council planning manager, Alex Codd, said: "Nationally, planning permission is not needed on a piece of land that is being used for an event that is to last up to 28 days. "However, as the installation will be temporarily located in Queen Victoria Square for longer [than] this, we understand the Hull 2017 team are now preparing an application for planning permission, which will then go through our usual planning process." City of Culture chief executive Martin Green said: "We worked closely with the council and because the artist wanted it to be a surprise we agreed that planning permission would go in after the installation. "Thousands of people have visited Blade and it has achieved national and international headlines. "This is a great example of Hull City Council and the Culture Company working together."

Holiday firm Barrhead Travel has reported a surge in sales, following poor weather over the winter months. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Almost 4,500 motorists have been caught speeding by new cameras along a stretch of the M4 at Port Talbot. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A 250ft-long (75m) wind turbine installed as a piece of artwork in Hull does not have planning permission, the city council has confirmed.

The 22-year-old died at the weekend, two weeks after sustaining a head injury during a night out in Belfast. The Irish News carries an interview with his brother Brendan, who says the past fortnight has been "pure and utter hell". He said Conan had made it home that fateful night but the family became concerned by his strange behaviour. He was then taken to hospital and placed in an induced coma. "We didn't know we would never speak to him again," his brother said. "We were just talking into his ears and just hoping he would wake up." A 27-year-old was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, but has been released on police bail. While the papers are mostly united on the picture front, it's a real Monday mishmash of stories. The Belfast Telegraph's front page is dominated by what the paper calls a paramilitary-style attack on a mother and son in Coleraine. A masked man entered a house in James Street on Sunday evening and shot a man in his 20s in the leg. His mother, who is in her 50s, was shot in the foot. In its editorial, the paper says there is a "depressing familiarity " about this story, amid concerns about an upsurge in attacks by both loyalist and republican paramilitaries. It says the attacks show how "paramilitaries are trying to keep their grip on some communities more than 20 years after their ceasefires". The News Letter's front page says there is pressure on Sinn Féin leader in the north Michelle O'Neill to speak out about fuel laundering after her cousin was convicted of offences last week. Gareth Malachy Doris, 39, of Coalisland, had denied fraudulent evasion of duty but was found guilty at Dungannon Magistrates' Court last week. A Sinn Féin spokesman said fuel laundering is wrong and undermines the economy. It's not often sport makes it on to the front page but Ballymena United's first League Cup historic triumph warrants top picture spot on the News Letter's front page. It has a picture of manager David Jeffrey dedicating the win to long-serving supporter Trevor Burns, who has missed only a few games in almost six decades as a Sky Blues fan. Talking of top billing, a Belfast road has been named as the most congested in the UK outside of London. The dubious honour goes to A1 southbound from College Gardens in Belfast to Wallace Park in Lisburn, the Daily Mirror reports. There's a lot of Assembly election coverage but we'll not be mean on a Monday and keep it to a minimum. The Belfast Telegraph carries a light-hearted poll aimed at humanising our politicians. Seven high-profile candidates were asked a series of quick-fire questions on subjects ranging from Donald Trump to favourite foods. The paper concludes: "Most do not have a good word about Donald Trump. Their culinary tastes range from seafood to steak.... and most, though not all, know the price of milk." Not wanting to name and shame but it was the TUV's Jim Allister who had no idea about the price of milk. "Two litres of milk is... oh... my wife does occasionally say 'bring some milk'." And who knew that Naomi Long made Irish stew for Princess Anne, or the DUP's Paul Givan was into body boarding, or that Steven Agnew from the Green Party would call his autobiography: Steven Agnew - A Gentle Prod? The girl was in collision with a Ford Fiesta in Christ Church Street in the city at about 17:50 BST on Friday. She suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital before being transferred to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool. Lancashire Police has asked for anyone with information or any witnesses to get in touch.

The smiling face of Conan Anderson beams out from most of the front pages. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A six-year-old girl is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Preston.

The first was at a landing a block of flats at North Anderson Drive at about 01:20. The second, about 10 minutes later, was at flats at Midstocket View. Police Scotland said inquiries were at an early stage but it was believed the incidents were linked. Insp Jon Millar said: "Thankfully no-one was injured. It goes without saying such reckless behaviour could have fatal consequences." Arriving for work on Wednesday, they found official seals placed across the office entrances, the locks had been changed and the power was cut off. Amnesty, which has been strongly critical of the human rights situation in Russia, said it hoped there was "a simple administrative explanation". Moscow's city authority said later that Amnesty's lease had expired. The office was no longer subject to "contractual relations" and had ignored a debt notice, the council told independent TV internet channel Dozhd. It added that "the presence of third persons in it was illegal". Amnesty has in the past complained of harassment by the authorities in Russia. Its Moscow director, Sergei Nikitin, posted photos of the seals and discarded locks on Facebook. His colleague, Alexander Artemyev, told Dozhd that the organisation had been renting an office belonging to Moscow's department of city property for 20 years and had always paid its rent on time. The organisation says it is hoping to meet municipal authorities on Thursday to try to resolve the situation. John Dalhuisen, Amnesty International's Europe director, said the move was an unwelcome surprise and no prior warning was given. "Given the current climate for civil society work in Russia, there are clearly any number of plausible explanations, but it's too early to draw any conclusions," he said in a statement. President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said he had no information about what had happened. "This is the first time I've heard about it," Dmitry Peskov told journalists, according to privately-owned Russian news agency Interfax. Laws require all NGOs receiving any overseas funding to register as foreign agents and so face restrictions. The Russian authorities say the law is needed to protect Russia from outside attempts to influence internal politics, but many organisations complain the law is used to try to clamp down on their activities. Last year, Russia passed a law allowing foreign organisations to be banned from operating in the country if designated as "undesirable" on national security grounds. At the time, Mr Nikitin condemned the law as "another sobering sign of how the Russian authorities are quickly closing in on fundamental freedoms and the work of independent civil society groups in the country".

Two deliberate fires in Aberdeen are being linked by police. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Amnesty International's office in Moscow has been sealed off by the city authorities, say members of staff.

Steven Thompson, 39, shot the teenager, who was riding on the back of a motorcycle, in Sunderland in October. Last month, Thompson admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an air rifle without a firearms certificate The victim suffered a "serious head wound" and was taken to hospital. He was admitted to hospital in a critical condition and regained consciousness a week later. In a witness statement read at Newcastle Crown Court, the teenager said he felt he had lost the life he loved as a result of his injuries. He was said to have been an active boy who loved swimming and going to the Lake District on activity holidays. Since the shooting he has lost most movement in the left side of his body and can only walk for short spells and uses a wheelchair for longer distances. The judge praised the determination of the boy, and the support of his family, which has supported him with his recovery. Detective Inspector Ed Small, said: "This has truly been an awful incident and Thompson's actions have left this poor young man with severe life-changing injuries. "No 15-year-old should have their freedom or dignity taken away from them in this way." Thompson, of Hewitt Avenue, also admitted another firearms charge but denied perverting the course of justice. The driver of the motorbike was not hurt in the attack. The region near the Burmese border is home to many militant groups and has seen decades of separatist violence. But rights groups accuse the security forces of using the immunity given by The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to indulge in "fake encounters" or illegal extrajudicial killings. Photographer Karen Dias has been meeting the families of those killed and documenting their stories. Gangarani Kongkhang's husband Deban Kongkhang was killed after bullets were fired into his van allegedly by the Thoubal district police commandos at Patpan Lamkhai in Manipur's capital, Imphal. The government promised to punish the perpetrators and give her a government job and financial compensation, but six years later she has received nothing. Ms Kongkhang, 38, is visually impaired and lives on handouts and takes care of her two children aged seven and 12. Wangkhem Chandrakala's husband, Namoijan Lukhoi, was shot dead by two unidentified men outside their home on 21 April 2008. She lodged a police complaint but later gave up the case because she feared "repercussions" and worried about the safety of her four school-going children. "Soon after my husband's death, I went into depression and began to lose my senses. I would wander off and find myself in the fields or in the crematorium. My family members and neighbours had to keep an eye on me," she said. Roni lost her husband Mutum Herojit on 13 October 2008. She found out about his death while watching news on TV. "I want justice for my husband. No other woman's husband should die in the future. I want to tell the government that this killing should stop or else Manipur will become a state of widows," she says. Here, she is photographed with her nine-year-old son, Mutum Mir. Neena Ningombam's husband Michael Nongmaithem was killed in 2008 by Manipuri police commandos who accused Michael of being a militant and said he was shot while trying to escape. After her husband's death, she joined hands with other widows and founded the Extrajudicial Execution Victims Families Association of Manipur. The group has filed a petition in the Supreme Court listing 1,528 cases of alleged extra-judicial killings by security forces in Manipur. Family members of victims pose for a photograph with portraits of their loved ones who were allegedly killed by the armed forces. The association of victims' families provides support and counsels members in dealing with the loss of their husbands and sons and also, with the stigma of a family member being labelled as an underground militant.

A man who admitted shooting a 15-year-old boy in the head has been jailed for 11 years and 10 months. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Campaigners in the north-eastern Indian state of Manipur have been demanding that authorities withdraw a controversial anti-insurgent law which gives the security forces the powers of search and seizure.

Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has called for "austerity to be binned". But he accepts the Northern Ireland Executive may have to make do with additional funding for roads. Ahead of Chancellor Philip Hammond's statement, the Treasury has said the NLW will rise by 30p to £7.50 in April. About 13,000 Northern Ireland workers are thought to have benefited when it was first introduced this year at £7.20 an hour. Analysis John Campbell BBC News NI's Economics Editor This is the chancellor's first major economic policy statement since the vote for Brexit. But do not expect anything too dramatic. Phillip Hammond has warned that the UK's debt is still "eye-wateringly" large and that his plans must be "responsible". That suggests he sees little scope for increasing spending or cutting taxes. However, there is likely to be a modest increase in infrastructure spending - that would mean tens of million of pounds extra for projects in Northern Ireland. There will also be measures for what Prime Minister Theresa May describes as families which are just about managing. But there's unlikely to be a radical reversal of the benefit cuts announced by the last government. Mr Hammond is also set to make "a significant investment into universal credit", which replaced job seekers' allowance and work-related benefits. Universal Credit is due to be phased-in for claimants in Northern Ireland next year. Another measure already heavily trailed is a £1.3bn package for road improvements - targeted mostly at repairs and reducing bottlenecks. Northern Ireland's spilt of that funding could be about £40m. But Mr Ó Muilleoir has said UK infrastructure stimulus measures of up to £15bn are needed. "They [the government] need to invest in infrastructure to give the economy a jolt," he said. "I hope we see a large stimulus. A Niagra Falls stimulus. Not a garden hose stimulus." The Autumn Statement presents the government with its first major opportunity to address budget issues since the referendum vote. It is Mr Hammond's first Autumn Statement since becoming chancellor. It has already been suggested the government is facing a £100bn black hole in its finances over the next five years due to Brexit. More than 500 others were injured in the crush, when thousands tried to squeeze through a tunnel that served as the only access to the music festival. Ten people will now face charges of manslaughter and negligence for the disaster in Duisburg. A Duesseldorf court overturned the previous decision to drop the case. The court said the case could be "proven with sufficient probability", based on the available evidence. Four event organisers and six municipal employees will be tried in the western city of Duisburg, where the techno event took place seven years ago. In a statement, the regional appeals court said the results of an investigation suggested that "breaches of the duty of care with which the accused are charged were the cause of the deaths and injuries." Poor design of the entry way and flow capacity for revellers caused the disaster, "and could have been foreseen," it said. The Love Parade festival that year was attended by about one million people. A British festivalgoer, Salil Bhate, told the BBC at the time that he saw people lying on the ground with "trample marks on their faces". "The police and security personnel were more concerned with keeping people away from the edges, rather than helping people," he said. Mark Knight, a British DJ who performed at the event, said he was told to continue with his set on the main stage, even though it was clear something had gone wrong. He said the organisers had been "quite adamant" that he should continue to perform. "They had been liaising with the authorities and the stance that they had taken was that we really cannot make people aware too much of this situation for fear of more panic. So we had to keep playing, which was very odd and a surreal environment." The Love Parade began in Berlin in 1989, before becoming an annual pilgrimage for millions of techno fans from around the world.

A rise in the National Living Wage (NLW) is to be announced in the Autumn Statement, which Stormont also hopes will deliver extra infrastructure cash. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The organisers of the "Love Parade" festival will stand trial in connection with the deaths of 21 people in a crush in 2010, a German court has ruled.

The North East county were also given a 48-point deduction for next season. Collingwood, who has been with the club for 21 years, is currently part of England's coaching staff in Bangladesh. "The players are seriously unhappy, a lot of anger, a lot of 'whose fault is this?'" the 40-year-old former England all-rounder told journalists in Dhaka. "The fact is that the players are 100% innocent here. We get asked to win things, and give our best, and stay in the first division, and that's what the club is all about. "That's why it's such a kick in the teeth because we know how hard it's been to continue our first division status with all the strains that have been on our team in the last few years." Collingwood, who signed a one-year contract extension with Durham in July, is in Bangladesh with teammate and England all-rounder Ben Stokes. He admitted that the extent of the club's problems had come as a shock to the players, who had been unaware of the seriousness of the situation. "I can't believe we are in this position. I don't understand how it can go so far down this road for us to be penalised like this, and how it hasn't been picked up and brought into a sustainable business like it should be," he said. The ECB have also stripped Durham of the right to host Test cricket at the Riverside as well as imposing a revised salary cap from April 2017-2020, with the level determined annually by the governing body. However, Collingwood sought positives in the knowledge that Durham had maintained their first-class status and the club can now look forward. "When I first heard about it I thought it was the end of the world but in some ways you have to understand that the ECB have given us an opportunity to rebuild and refocus." Durham's director of cricket and former first-team coach Geoff Cook said the severe punishment handed out the club was harsh. They had to invest a large amount of money to ensure their Riverside ground was up to the standard required to host Tests but have now lost that right. "This is one of the real tragedies of it," Cook told BBC Radio Newcastle. "In all innocence, all Durham County Cricket Club have tried to fulfil its commitment to the area and provide a great international venue and top-class sport. "I'm not sure how the club has got itself into this position, but no matter how it has got there on the surface the punishment is extreme." No 1 Ledbury Road in Hereford is due to close on March 31. Alternatives proposed by Herefordshire Council are further away, a family says, which will eat into short breaks for relatives with disabilities. The council said it has commissioned a number of new respite services "as a single Hereford-based centre wasn't suitable for everyone". See more stories from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire here It was initially earmarked for closure in March 2016, but given a year-long extension. Melissa Boyle's son Fergus, 14, and daughter Gwen, 13, both use the council centre, which is delivered by Wye Valley NHS Trust. Both have Cockayne Syndrome - a rare genetic disorder which degenerates the body and shortens young lives. They are both visually and hearing-impaired, cannot eat anything that poses a risk of choking and need help to wash, while Gwen's sleep is often broken by seizures. Mrs Boyle and husband Ben, who run The Velvet Bean chocolate shop in Ledbury, split their care between them. Mrs Boyle said the new options for respite include a centre in Worcester, while another in Presteigne, Wales, would mean a journey of two hours from the family home. "There are gaping holes in this provision," she said. "What quality of life does it give them if need to spend hours in the car and then to get up at the crack of dawn to go to school the next day when they are away from home for one night for a short break?" In a statement, Herefordshire Council said it had worked closely with "families, professionals and providers". Families unhappy with the services available can take a direct payment instead to "allow them to access services they feel better suit their needs", the council added.

Durham's relegation from County Championship Division One over financial issues is a "kick in the teeth", says captain Paul Collingwood. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The closure of a respite care centre will leave "gaping holes in provision" a family has said.

The Sweeney/McQuade family want Mr Clarke prosecuted over the December 2014 crash which killed six people. The families of students Mhairi Convy and Laura Stewart, who were knocked down and killed in Glasgow in 2010, are seeking to prosecute William Payne. Judges at the High Court in Edinburgh have begun hearing submissions. Both Mr Clarke and Mr Payne blacked out at the wheel of the vehicles they were driving. The Crown Office decided not to prosecute either on the basis that they did not commit crimes because they did not know that their medical conditions would have caused them to pass out. However, the relatives of those who died in the collisions believe that the Crown made the wrong decision. They now want to bring their own prosecution against the two men and have gone to the High Court to seek permission to start proceedings against the two men. Much of what was said during Tuesday's hearing, held before judges Lord Carloway, Lord Bracadale and Lady Paton, cannot be reported for legal reasons. The aircraft, a former military helicopter, crashed at the side of the runway at Breighton Aerodrome, near Selby, at about 18:00 BST on Sunday during a private flight. All five were taken to hospital - two by air ambulance, police said. The Air Accident Investigation Branch said: "An investigation is under way and we will report in due course." The casualties suffered various head, back, chest and leg injuries, officials said. An eyewitness told the BBC he was about 200 yards away from the scene when he heard a "loud bang" before the helicopter crashed to the ground. He said he saw people running to help pull the passengers out. The BBC has been told the aircraft was an Alouette helicopter and was previously owned by the army. It is also understood the helicopter was coming into land when it crashed. According to the airfield's website, a 1940's themed event had been taking place over the weekend, which was attended by private owners of classic aircrafts. North Yorkshire Fire Service said all of the men were out of the helicopter when rescuers arrived. The wreckage of the helicopter, said to have come down on grass at the side of the runway, has since been taken away. Breighton Aerodrome is a former World War Two bomber base and is home to a classic aircraft collection.

Bereaved families have launched legal bids to bring private prosecutions against Glasgow bin lorry driver Harry Clarke and another fatal crash driver. [NEXT_CONCEPT] An investigation into a helicopter crash in East Yorkshire leaving five men injured is under way.

The men were arrested on the A4119 at Talbot Green at 17:50 BST on Tuesday. All four were arrested on suspicion of firearms and offensive weapon offences. South Wales Police said the incident was not terror-related and had no connection to the investigation in Pontyclun which is connected to the attack near Finsbury Park Mosque in north London on Monday. Police were called to a car wash in Swansea just after 14:40 BST on Tuesday following reports a number of men in a Jeep had threatened people with weapons. A description of the vehicle was put out, prompting the arrests later that afternoon. Police also said the arrests were not connected to Talbot Green or the Swansea car wash. The capabilities of the firm's Project Alloy headset, currently in development, were demoed at the CES tech show in Las Vegas. Chief executive Brian Krzanich said Intel planned to license the technology to manufacturers by the end of 2017. But one analyst said VR remained a difficult market to target. The headset does not require a separate PC or a connection to a power source - both computer and battery are built in, noted Mr Krzanich as he introduced the latest prototype. Two players in a mock living room demonstrated on stage how the headset could create a virtual replica of the room featuring scanned obstacles such as furniture. Intel calls this "merged reality". In the demo, the bookcases and coffee table were then replaced, digitally, by similar-sized scenery more suited to the game - a futuristic spaceship. Project Alloy was first unveiled in August last year, but this was its most advanced demo yet. "It was certainly interesting," said tech analyst Brian Blau at Gartner, who also praised the freedom offered by an "all-in-one" headset without a cable. However, he said it would have been even more impressive had the living room been scanned by the headset itself. "They did say [the room] was pre-scanned, so I was a little bit disappointed by that." The device will not be manufactured by Intel, but instead it will offer the technology to other tech firms to build products around. Intel hopes this process will begin in the final quarter of 2017. But the project's success may rely on others being willing to make content for it. "They can enable all kinds of stuff but if it is not for the rest of those pieces they'll just have the parts out there," said Mr Blau. The firm also showed off a variety of other uses for a wide range of VR headsets - including high definition 360-degree video captured at a waterfall in Vietnam. Mr Blau said the use of volumetric video - which lets viewers peer around objects as though they were really present in the captured scene - was impressive. "It is something we won't really see en masse for a long time because of its heavy data requirements," Mr Blau added. Other chip makers besides Intel have been developing virtual reality headset technology. Nvidia, for example, has been working on software and processors to power computing-intensive experiences. AMD is developing its Sulon Q headset, which - like Project Alloy - incorporates a computer and battery onboard, meaning no need for tethers or cables. There is some optimism around the potential for growth within the virtual reality market at CES. US unit sales of VR headsets are predicted to reach 2.5 million in 2017, according to a presentation at the trade show by the Consumer Technology Association. But during Intel's event, Mr Krzanich acknowledged that many were still unsure if the technology would become truly popular. "A lot of people are questioning is virtual reality going to take off, is it going to go anywhere?" he acknowledged . Follow all our CES coverage at bbc.co.uk/ces2017

Four men arrested by armed officers on a major road in Rhondda Cynon Taff are still being questioned by police. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Intel has shown off a headset that can replace a room's pre-scanned furniture with more appropriate video game scenery in virtual reality.

British Transport Police say the railway lines in Blaenau Ffestiniog are being used "like a park". Patrols are being increased in the area, and those caught trespassing will face on-the-spot fines or arrest. A 15-year-old girl and a 35-year-old man are currently being dealt with for anti-social behaviour in the area. "Groups have been hanging about at the station and, worryingly, on the railway tracks, where they're consuming alcohol and drugs, and having barbecues," said Sgt Gemma Jones. "They have so far shown a complete disregard for the residents who live nearby, as well as for their own safety. Quite simply, this has to stop." There will be a grace period for projects which already have planning permission, the Department of Energy and Climate Change said. Energy firms had been facing an end to subsidies in 2017. The funding for the subsidy comes from the Renewables Obligation, which is funded by levies added to household fuel bills. After the announcement was made, Fergus Ewing, Scottish minister for business, energy and tourism and member of the Scottish parliament, said he had warned the UK government that the decision could be the subject of a judicial review. Analysis: Roger Harrabin, environment analyst The Conservatives promised in their manifesto to hold down bills and increase renewable energy. But onshore wind is the cheapest readily-available form of clean energy in the UK. That's why some experts have described their decision to kill the onshore wind programme as bizarre and irrational. Speaking to business leaders in London last night, Amber Rudd said it was time to shift subsidies from onshore wind to other technologies that needed them more. But she did not say what those technologies would be, and the government has not announced compensatory subsidies for other forms of energy. Some of the business leaders are baffled why ministers will give local people a unique veto over wind turbines, when they cannot veto shale gas fracking or even a nuclear power station on their doorstep. The government's policies are seen by green groups as nakedly political. Another reason may be partly at play - the right-leaning think tank Policy Exchange calculates that the energy subsidies programme has simply run out of cash. If this is accurate, it presents a formidable challenge to an energy secretary who says she is committed to transforming the UK into a low-carbon economy. "The decision by the UK government to end the Renewables Obligation next year is deeply regrettable and will have a disproportionate impact on Scotland, as around 70% of onshore wind projects in the UK planning system are here," he added. The move was part of a manifesto commitment by the Conservative party ahead of the general election in May. "We are driving forward our commitment to end new onshore wind subsidies and give local communities the final say over any new wind farms," said Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd. "Onshore wind is an important part of our energy mix and we now have enough subsidised projects in the pipeline to meet our renewable energy commitments," she said. 5,061 onshore turbines in the UK 18,000 gigawatt hours of electrcity generated by onshore turbines in 2014 5.5 million homes could run for a year on that power 5.6% of the UK total electricity needs The Conservatives also say that the onshore turbines "often fail to win public support and are unable by themselves to provide the firm capacity that a stable energy system requires". Some reports estimate that almost 3,000 wind turbines are awaiting planning permission and this announcement could jeopardise those plans. Friends of the Earth's renewable energy campaigner Alasdair Cameron said: "While the government rolls out the red carpet for fracking, they're pulling the rug out from under onshore wind. "Proposed changes to the planning system could make it more difficult for local authorities to give the go-ahead to new wind installations - even if it's the local community who want to build and run them." And Gordon MacDougall, managing director of Renewable Energy Systems, a Sir Robert McAlpine Group company, told the BBC that "what we are seeing is political intervention". He criticised the intervention in what he says is the cheapest form of low-carbon energy. The grace period could allow up to 5.2 gigawatts (GW) of wind capacity to go ahead, which could mean hundreds more wind turbines going up across the UK.

Police say they will crackdown on anti-social behaviour at a railway station in Gwynedd - including drug and alcohol abuse and barbecues next to tracks. [NEXT_CONCEPT] New onshore wind farms will be excluded from a subsidy scheme from 1 April 2016, a year earlier than expected.

The plan means up to 10 of its 176 UK stores may be closed over the next five years. A central distribution warehouse and about 10 smaller warehouses could also be shut. Meanwhile, the group said its half-year pre-tax profits fell by 6.4% to £88m. Debenhams shares were down by nearly 5% following the announcement. Chief executive Sergio Bucher, who joined the company last October, said its customers were changing the way they shopped and therefore Debenhams was also changing. "We will be a destination for social shopping, with mobile the unifying platform for interacting with our customers," said Mr Bucher, who was appointed with a view to shaking up the business. Debenhams said that leisure activities accounted for an increasing share of consumer spending and that the "leisure experience is an important part of shopping", while "mobile interaction" was growing fast. In an effort to capture this market, Debenhams plans to step up investment in its in-store cafes, restaurants and beauty services. Retail analyst Steve Dresser, of Grocery Insight, said it would be tricky for Debenhams to make its new approach work. "Without a core reason to visit Debenhams, or a point of difference, footfall and sales fall, which in turn impacts profitability," he said. "Shopping centre locations overcome footfall concerns, but in turn, rents are expensive." Debenhams said it had no "tail of loss-makers" in its 176 UK store estate and, in fact, many were "highly profitable". However, it added, it wanted to "ensure they are fit for the future". The 10 stores under review for closure, if they are deemed not profitable enough, have not been named. Debenhams said the rest would be "refreshed" and "remerchandised" to raise their profitability. In January, it began "decluttering" its stores by reducing the number of lines for sale. It is also switching about 2,000 of the stores' backroom staff to jobs where they deal directly with customers. The group also has plans to open four new shops in the UK. Debenhams has 82 stores in 26 other countries. It said it would leave some "non-core" international markets, with details due to be announced in October. The department store chain announced earlier this year that it had begun consulting on the closure of one central distribution centre in Northamptonshire which employs about 200 people. It is hoped all staff will be redeployed. Debenhams is also consulting on the closure of about about 10 smaller regional warehouses which are connected to stores. Those staff will be moved into the stores. Sir Ian Cheshire, the chairman of Debenhams, said "this is a strategy about growth", not job losses, and that the plans should lead to the creation of more jobs. However, independent retail analyst Nick Bubb said he was "disappointed" that the strategy did not include any targets for sales and profits, despite the talk of growth and efficiency. Mark Hughes, 33, of Buckley, Flintshire, accidentally let off a shotgun while getting a drink in July 2016, Mold Crown Court heard. After the gun went off, Hughes was heard screaming and was seen outside his house with a bleeding foot. He admitted possessing a shotgun and a stun gun, cannabis and cocaine. The court heard Hughes had wanted to kill himself at the time of the shotgun shooting. Judge Rhys Rowlands accepted Hughes had been looking after the gun for someone else. Prosecuting, Anna Price said armed police had gone to the house after the Hughes was seen outside it. She told the court he had previously been jailed for two years for wounding in 2005 and for four years in 2009 for arson. Julian Nutter, defending, said Hughes was no longer suicidal and wanted to make something of his life. Judge Rowlands accepted Hughes had been depressed at the time. He added Hughes was still at risk of losing his foot from what he called a "dreadful injury". He sentenced Hughes to three years and four months in prison.

Department store group Debenhams has announced a turnaround strategy aimed at boosting its appeal as a "destination" shop and improving its online service. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A man who shot himself in the foot while intending to kill himself has been jailed for possessing illegal weapons.

The 32-year-old was suing the Magpies for about £2m on the grounds of disability discrimination. The tribunal also ruled the club made it impossible for Gutierrez to trigger an appearance-based contract extension. Newcastle say they are "dismayed" by the judgement and are considering further options with their legal team. Gutierrez's barrister Martin Budworth said: "The tribunal has made it clear that a Premier League football club owes the same duties to a disabled person as any other employer." Claims of unfavourable treatment and another of harassment related to disability were dismissed. A further remedy hearing will be held in due course, in which compensation will be addressed. Although Gutierrez has not released a statement, he did post on social media, saying: "Always in my heart Geordie nation. I love you." Gutierrez, who joined Newcastle from Real Mallorca in 2008, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in October 2013. He had been a regular at St James' Park before that time, scoring 10 goals in 177 appearances at the time of the return of the illness and subsequent treatment. The Argentina international sued Newcastle over the way he was treated following his diagnosis and claimed the Premier League club saw him as a liability after he returned from treatment. Gutierrez, now playing for Deportivo La Coruna in Spain, also alleged that he was not selected for some of the second half of the 2014-15 season, when the Magpies avoided relegation on the final day of the campaign, so the club would not trigger an automatic one-year contract extension. The tribunal found that Gutierrez was discriminated against following his diagnosis and subsequent return to fitness as it deemed he was considered part of the club's plans right up to the point of his absence. The ruling stated: The tribunal also concluded that Gutierrez was not considered for selection following his return to fitness until he could not achieve the 80 Premier League starts required over the length of his four-year contract to trigger the extension. As a result of his absence because of cancer, Gutierrez had only 121 games instead of 152 to earn his extended deal and the club had discriminated against him by failing to make reasonable adjustments. The ruling stated: Claims of unfavourable treatment were rejected, as his move to Norwich City on loan in January 2014 was consensual. A claim of harassment which related to Gutierrez training and playing with the under-21s was also dismissed as the tribunal ruled that many players, such as "Davide Santon, Siem de Jong and Gabriel Obertan" were required to do so to gain match fitness after injury. It is 19 days since Israel launched an offensive against Hamas militants. The death toll has passed 1,000, Palestinian medical officials have said. Protesters walked from Botanic Gardens in south Belfast to the US Consulate on Saturday afternoon. Speakers said the turn-out showed how Belfast felt about the conflict. Gerry Carroll from the People before Profit group, called for Israel to be boycotted and the Israeli ambassador to be removed from the Republic of Ireland.

Midfielder Jonas Gutierrez was dropped by Newcastle United because of his cancer diagnosis, an employment tribunal has found. [NEXT_CONCEPT] More than 500 people have joined a march in Belfast in protest against Israeli actions in Gaza.

They believe building construction giant Odebrecht inflated the price of the Arena Pernambuco by $12m (£7.8m). Federal Police have carried out raids in several Brazilian cities. The company's president, Marcelo Odebrecht, is in jail in connection with a separate corruption scandal. He was charged last month with corruption and money laundering for allegedly paying bribes to secure contracts with the state-owned oil company, Petrobras. Mr Odebrecht has denied the charges and said he would appeal. He is one of dozens of businessmen, civil servants and politicians detained over the past year as part of a major investigation of corruption at Petrobras. With the information gathered from that investigation, prosecutors have launched Operation Fair Play, focusing on the same building companies. Federal Police believes the bidding process for the construction of the Arena Pernambuco, near the north-eastern city of Recife, was rigged to favour Odebrecht. "There wasn't proper competition," Federal Police investigator Marcello Diniz told O Globo newspaper. He said Odebrecht was invited to take part in the process a year before details were made public. Other competitors were given only 45 days to prepare their bids. The official cost of the stadium has never been disclosed, but it is estimated to have cost more than 700m reais ($200m; £130m). The investigation is also looking into evidence that civil servants were bribed by the building company. Odebrecht is Latin America's biggest construction company. It employs more than 180,000 people in 21 countries. Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets in the months that preceded the World Cup to protest against perceived corruption and overspending in the preparations for the event. Demonstrators objected to the huge cost of the tournament, arguing that more money should have been spent on public services to ease inequality. Thirty-four grammar schools hosted the Association of Quality Education (AQE) exams for 7,285 pupils. This year, there are more pupils than ever taking the unregulated tests. Northern Ireland's Department of Education abolished academic selection with the final official 11-plus test held in 2008. However, many grammar schools use unregulated transfer tests to select pupils. There are two unofficial replacement systems for the 11-plus in operation. The single, multiple choice GL Assessment is used mostly by Catholic schools and the AQE sets a different exam for other schools. The GL test will be held next week. The number sitting that examination has also increased, to 7,255. That test is free. There is a charge of £45 for the AQE test, but pupils who get free school meals are exempt. Attempts to create a single examination have failed. The 32-year-old was part of the men's four who claimed gold in Rio, having also been part of the team who won in London four years earlier. He also claimed five World Championship golds in his 12-year career. "My life as I've known it ever since I can remember has now changed forever and really, honestly, there's no coming back from this," he wrote in his blog. "I feel now, after 32 years on this big blue planet, that I've reached that point in sport and much to my relief I'm satisfied, happy and content. "There's probably more I could do but I've reached my limit and this is as far as I'm prepared to go." George Nash, who was also in the victorious men's four in Rio, announced his retirement in November. Media playback is not supported on this device

Brazilian prosecutors have launched an investigation into allegations of corruption and overpricing in the construction of a stadium used during last year's football World Cup. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A series of transfer tests for primary seven children began in Northern Ireland on Saturday. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Two-time Olympic champion Alex Gregory has announced his retirement from rowing.

The military declared that Hit had been "completely liberated" by units of the elite Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS). Since it began in mid-March, the assault on the town has been the focus of the government's wider campaign to regain control of Anbar province. Hit sits on a key supply route linking IS-held territory in Iraq and Syria. Iraqi military officials and the US-led coalition against IS believe that by clearing the town 150km (93 miles) west of Baghdad, they can build on other recent gains in the vast desert of Anbar. CTS spokesman Sabah al-Numani told the AFP news agency that troops took complete control of Hit on Thursday, after clearing it of the last remaining gunmen. IS militants in the town, between Ramadi and Haditha, put up heavy resistance to the assault. Air strikes by coalition warplanes were being called in by troops late into Wednesday night, CTS commander Gen Abdul Ghani al-Asadi told the Associated Press. Gen Asadi said that in intercepted radio communications IS fighters were heard saying that "this is our headquarters and we will never leave this area". More than 20,000 civilians fled Hit after the launch of the operation to retake the town last month, but thousands more were believed to be trapped inside during the last stages of the battle. The offensive on Hit was reportedly delayed by a two-week sit-in protest in Baghdad by supporters of the powerful Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, as forces had to be pulled from Anbar to protect them. The protesters demanded that Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi move ahead with a plan to replace ministers appointed on the basis of political affiliation with technocrats in a bid to tackle systemic political patronage that has aided corruption. At the end of March, Mr Abadi submitted a list of non-partisan nominees, but it was rejected by the main parties, who put forward their own candidates, Mr Abadi submitted a second list with their approval on Tuesday, triggering a sit-in in parliament by dozens of MPs, who demanded an opportunity to vote on the original list. There were chaotic scenes on Wednesday as a brawl broke out during a debate over the reshuffle, and the speaker Salim al-Jabouri formally called for parliament to be dissolved. On Thursday, a number of MPs held a vote of no-confidence in Mr Jabouri, a leading Sunni Arab politician and ally of the prime minister. But Mr Jabouri said the session lacked the necessary quorum and was marred by "many legal and constitutional errors". Stella Downing, 37, admitted murdering 56-year-old Glyn Evans at his home in Walsall Street, Willenhall, on 28 December, 2015. She and a friend, Martin Stokes, had gone to his home and Downing launched her attack following a row. Stokes was jailed for a year after lying to police about how long he had been in the house. The 49-year-old, of St Giles' Road, Willenhall admitted perverting the course of justice at Wolverhampton Crown Court. Police were called to the house where they found Mr Evans lying slumped against a chest of drawers. A post mortem revealed he died of stab injuries to the stomach and back. Alcoholic and unemployed Downing, of no fixed address, and Stokes were arrested by officers near the scene the same night. Det Insp Jim Munro said the pair had attempted to clear up the bloody scene. He said: "Glyn was well liked in the local community and I'd like to thank those local people who came forward to assist in this investigation. "I cannot say what exactly happened in that flat which led to Glyn's death only that evidence suggests he was at no fault whatsoever and was unarmed when attacked by Downing with a knife." In a statement, Mr Evans' family described him as a "happy-go-lucky chap with a heart of gold". It said: "He died in tragic circumstances and didn't deserve to die like this. "He will be sadly missed and the family are still grieving and don't think they will ever get over it. The family are glad justice has been served." nan

Iraqi troops have recaptured the strategically important western town of Hit from Islamic State militants after weeks of fighting, officials say. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A woman who stabbed her former lover to death after a drunken argument has been jailed for 13 years and four months. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Lebanon has placed new restrictions on Syrians entering the country to slow the flow of asylum seekers trying to escape the Syrian civil war.

Nicknamed John Coe, the male orca can be indentified by a notch on its dorsal fin. The injury to its tail was spotted during a survey by the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT). The trust said consultations with experts suggested that it was "almost certainly" caused by a shark. John Coe is one of a small community of orcas regularly seen off Scotland's west coast. Members of the group have also been spotted at times off Peterhead and Girdleness in Aberdeenshire, Ireland's west coast and off Pembrokeshire in Wales. The group, which is believed to be the UK's only resident population of killer whales, is thought to contain just nine older animals. There are fears that it will eventually die out after becoming isolated from other killer whale populations. In a statement, the trust said: "Notable highlights during 2014 included two separate encounters with what is believed to be the UK's only known resident population of killer whales. "This small, isolated population of orca has never produced offspring since studies began, raising fears that it faces imminent extinction." It added: "Evidence of drama emerged when one of the group's males - known as John Coe - was observed with a large area of his tail fluke missing. "Consultations with experts suggest that this was almost certainly the result of a shark attack." The trust said it could not "realistically speculate" on the kind of shark involved. HWDT carried out its latest survey of whales, which included a young minke whale, dolphins, porpoises and plankton-feeding basking sharks, between May and October last year. The trust has now released information on the data it gathered, including a 25% increase in sightings of harbour porpoises and a 33% decline in observations of basking sharks. More than 80,000 music fans are expected to attend the three-day festival over the weekend. Scottish synthpop band Prides became the first band to perform at the festival's new home when they took to the main stage soon after the main arena opened to fans. Other acts on the line-up include The Libertines, Kasabian and David Guetta. The event was moved across Perthshire to Strathallan after concerns were raised about an oil pipeline running under the festival's long-time home at Balado. After a lengthy planning battle, organisers DF Concerts won permission to host T in the Park at the estate for the next three summers. Festival director Geoff Ellis said: "We're delighted with how everything is going so far. "There's an incredible atmosphere onsite and Prides did Scotland proud with a brilliant opening performance on the main stage." Organisers urged those heading to the festival over the weekend to plan their journey. Mr Ellis added: "As it's a brand new site for everyone this year, we ask fans not to assume anything and to take the time to explore and get to know the campsite and the arena. "We're starting with a blank canvas and we want everyone to respect our beautiful surroundings." Police Scotland said 12 arrests had been made so far, with a total of 83 crimes recorded, including thefts from tents. Supt Colin Brown said: "The vast majority of people have enjoyed themselves today and taken our advice and behaved responsibly. "However, a small number have ignored that advice and have been dealt with. Our advice is simple: look after yourselves and your friends, behave and have a good time." Selfie sticks, flagpoles and nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, have been banned from the festival site. Friday's acts at the festival also included Sam Smith, while Saturday sees Avicci, The Libertines and Twin Atlantic take to the stage. On Sunday, the event will be closed by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds after performances by Stereophonics and The Prodigy.

A shark has been suspected of biting a chunk out of the tail fluke of a killer whale well-known to whale and dolphin watchers in Scotland. [NEXT_CONCEPT] T in the Park festival has got under way at Strathallan Castle for the first time.

Kohli was accompanied by team manager Ravi Shastri at the service in Hughes' hometown of Macksville. Hughes, 25, died on Thursday two days after being struck on the neck by a ball during a domestic cricket match. His tragic death has prompted the rescheduling of Australia's upcoming Test series with India. Instead of starting in Brisbane on Thursday, the series will now begin in Adelaide on 9 December. The changes have been made because of welfare concerns for Australia's players grieving for Hughes. Around 1,000 people packed into Macksville High School, which Hughes attended, for the 80-minute service as thousands more watched on screens outside Kohli, along with Shastri and Indian coach Duncan Fletcher, joined cricketers from around the world in the funeral procession after the service. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that Wednesday's service was "heart rending": And Sambit Bal, editor of ESPNcricinfo.com‎, tweeted that Hughes "died doing what he loved the most": Indian players, including cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar have paid rich tributes to Hughes in the days after his death. Batsman Ambati Rayudu, who played with Hughes in the IPL team Mumbai Indians, described his death as "tragic". "He was always smiling and was a tough competitor. He was very friendly and you can say he was the nicest Australian I knew," Rayudu told The Times of India newspaper. Southern Health NHS Trust is holding an emergency board meeting after being severely criticised in an official inquiry last month. A report published by NHS England found it had failed to investigate hundreds of deaths over a four-year period. The trust has apologised for previous failings and said its systems have since improved. Southern Health covers Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire and provides services to about 45,000 people. But its critics have blamed a lack of leadership and demands have grown for the chief executive Katrina Percy to resign. Last month Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt described the trust's failings as "totally and utterly unacceptable". Several families will attend the meeting to confront Ms Percy and the rest of the board. They are led by Sara Ryan, the mother of Connor Sparrowhawk, an 18-year-old with learning disabilities who drowned in a bath in Oxford in 2013 while under the care of Southern Health. They want the leadership of the trust to resign or be sacked by regulators. The official inquiry covered a period from April 2011 to June 2015. It found that many deaths were not investigated, and the quality of the investigations that were carried out were described as poor and much delayed. The trust was said to have missed opportunities to learn from deaths and to have suffered from a lack of transparency. BBC News has learned that a former director at the trust has a role at NHS England looking after patient safety. Dr Martyn Diaper was medical director (quality) at the trust for a year from July 2014. During the same time, he held two posts at NHS England - head of patient safety (primary care) and chairman of national patient safety expert group for primary care. He retains both posts. NHS England said it continued to have confidence in Dr Diaper and said his actions had improved systems at the trust, which was recognised in the official report. In a statement to BBC News, Dr Diaper said: "As a result of my efforts, rapid and significant improvements were made in the way the trust looked at failures in care."

Indian captain Virat Kohli has joined mourners at the funeral of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes in New South Wales. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Furious families are expected to demand the resignation of an NHS chief executive at a public meeting later.

Peter Telfer, 25, denies murdering John Baker in the Calton area of Glasgow on 29 June 2016. Witness Danielle McNaughton told the High Court in Glasgow that Mr Telfer was "hyper" and allegedly had a knife. Mr Baker's friend later told the jury how the 76-year-old was his "smiling self" the night before he died. During the probe into Mr Baker's death, Ms McNaughton, 18, had told how she had been out with friends in Glasgow city centre last June 28 and Mr Telfer was there. She told officers: "He was asking everybody in the group who was up for going to rob somebody with him. "He was pure hyper and was saying that he was going to slit the person's throat and do them in." Miss McNaughton added he "looked bouncing". Asked by prosecutor Iain McSporran QC what she meant, the witness replied: "Under the influence." Mr Baker's friend Christian Andrews recalled how the pair had spent the evening at a bar in Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street. He described Mr Baker as popular and said he was in a "very happy mood" when they parted company. Mr Telfer faces further charges including claims that the same day he tried to rob two women of their handbags. One of the alleged victims - air hostess Victoria Weston - told how she was near Central Station when a man threatened her with a knife and grabbed her bag. He also denies these charges. The trial, before Judge Lord Matthews, continues. The 24-year-old, racing the distance on the track for only the second time, obliterated the field to finish in 29 minutes 17.45 seconds. Britain's Jo Pavey was 15th in her fifth Olympics at age 42, setting a season's best time of 31:33.44. Kenya's Vivian Cheriot, the 2012 bronze medallist, finished second in 29:32.53. Defending champion Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia only managed third but in a personal best time of 29:42.56 - one of 18 personal bests in the race. "I found it tough out there," said Pavey. "I'm so honoured to have competed at my fifth Olympics, but in reality I am getting old. It was fairly humid. I would like to have been more competitive, but I gave my best and that is all I could do." Ayana, the world champion at 5,000m, recorded the fastest 10,000m debut in history at the Ethiopian Olympic trials in June, clocking 30:07.00. She becomes the first woman to break a 10,000m world record at an Olympic Games. Britain's Jess Andrews finished one place behind Pavey in a PB of 31:35.92 and Beth Potter was 34th in 33:04.34. Paula Radcliffe, Marathon world record holder "I'm not sure that I can understand that. When I saw the world record set in 1993, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. And Ayana has absolutely blitzed that time." Brendan Foster, Olympic 10,000m bronze medallist and BBC athletics commentator "You see things pushed along sometimes - you think of Bob Beamon in the long jump - but I'm not sure what to make of that to be honest. I will be interested to hear what Ayana has to say afterwards." Steve Cram, Olympic 1500m silver medallist "Unprecedented. Full stop." Day-by-day guide to what's on Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

A murder suspect spoke of a desire to slit someone's throat the day before he allegedly stabbed a pensioner to death, a court has heard. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana smashed the world record by over 14 seconds to win Olympic gold in the women's 10,000m in Rio.

Northern Ireland Water (NIW) had to shut down five hydrants in the New Lodge and North Queen St areas on Saturday evening because of vandalism. NIW received about 20 reports from residents who had lost water supply. It appealed to the community and public representatives to stop children and young people from damaging hydrants. "Some may see it as 'harmless fun' by kids," the company said in a statement. "The reality is, as they play in the water, homes and businesses are suffering low water pressure or no water at all." The firm added: "The whole community needs to help us put a stop to this behaviour before the unthinkable scenario occurs where a fire breaks out and there is no water for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to deal with the fire." Last week, SDLP MLA Nichola Mallon told the BBC disruption to supply began on Sunday, 18 June. She said it was "particularly hard" for elderly people and parents with young children "when there is no access to water to bath them". At the time, Ms Mallon called on NI Water to find a "more robust way of securing the hydrants to prevent this abuse". She asked: "Surely, in this day and age, there must be a way of securing them so they cannot be tampered with?" However, NI Water replied it had used "vandal-proof" hydrant lids but insisted "if someone has the time and the resources, they can eventually break these open". 20 October 2015 Last updated at 09:04 BST The Democratic Unionist party has indicated its ministers may return to their posts full time if the report says the Provisional IRA has not sanctioned terrorist or criminal acts. BBC News NI's political editor Mark Devenport reports.

The water supply in part of north Belfast has been disrupted after vandals damaged fire hydrants in the area for a second time in seven days. [NEXT_CONCEPT] An official assessment of paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland, compiled by the police and the security service, is due to be published later.

Fight for the Future's complaint is signed by 14 people who say their details were used without permission to file anti-net neutrality views. The campaign group says that some of the comments were posted using the names and details of dead people. The FCC has voted two-to-one to reverse net neutrality laws enacted in 2015. The vote was the first stage in the process of repealing the legislation designed to force internet service providers to treat all data traffic as equal. Americans now have until the middle of August to comment on the proposals. Almost 2.8 million comments have been filed on the FCC's plans since the consultation opened at the end of April. Last week it was reported that hundreds of thousands of comments supporting the proposals had been posted by bots. After the FCC vote on 18 May, chairman Ajit Pai told reporters there was "a tension between having an open process where it's easy to comment and preventing questionable comments from being filed", but that the regulator "erred on the side of openness". But Fight for the Future claims that many of the suspected spam comments have been posted using genuine details that have been stolen. In their letter to the FCC, the group has called for an investigation into the fake comments, and for the regulator to notify all those whose details have been used to post them. "Whoever is behind this stole our names and addresses, publicly exposed our private information without our permission, and used our identities to file a political statement we did not sign on to," the letter reads. "It cannot be the case that the FCC moves forward on such a major public debate without properly investigating this known attack." Fight for the Future says it has heard from "hundreds" of people who have found comments posted in their names, in favour of revoking net neutrality. The group's campaign director, Evan Greer, told Motherboard it would add more names to the letter as it verified their claims. "This letter was something we put together quickly with people who were furious that their personal information had been used and wanted to do something immediately." The FCC has not yet responded to a BBC request for comment. Earlier this month, the FCC said it had been targeted by a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack that led to downtime for the comments system. This followed a television appearance by comedian John Oliver in which he urged people to post comments against the proposals on the FCC's website. Surrey doctors asked for an immediate transfer for Mary Muldowney but several units had no beds available last July. She later had surgery at the Royal London Hospital, but did not survive. Coroner Mary Hassell said a prompt transfer could have saved the Crawley patient. NHS chief Sir Bruce Keogh said a serious safety issue had been raised. Ms Muldowney, 57, was first admitted to East Surrey Hospital with a suspected brain bleed and after a scan showed heavy bleeds, doctors requested an immediate transfer to a neurosurgical unit. Three units - St George's and King's College hospitals in London and the Royal Sussex in Brighton - refused. Other hospitals also said they had no available intensive care beds. In a letter to NHS England chiefs, Ms Hassell wrote: "In desperation, knowing of the neurosurgical expertise of a former colleague, one of the East Surrey Hospital doctors went out of area and rang a consultant neurosurgeon at the Royal London Hospital (RLH). "Ms Muldowney was transferred to the RLH and taken straight to theatre at 4.40pm. "Unfortunately, her pupils had become fixed and dilated in the ambulance during transfer to the RLH and surgery did not save her. "If she had been transferred promptly, it probably would have." The inner north London coroner recorded a narrative verdict. Sir Bruce said he was "very sorry" to hear of the circumstances. He said the process of securing a bed added a delay of just less than two hours. He also said there was a clear "difference in perspective" between doctors at East Surrey and St George's, and a meeting would be held between clinicians at the units. The findings would be fed into broader work on how patients are referred between hospitals, he added.

A campaign group has complained to the US Federal Communications Commission over its refusal to erase fake comments from a consultation on net neutrality. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A woman who needed specialist surgery for a brain haemorrhage died after a delay in finding an intensive care bed, a coroner has said.

"Anger", "outrage", "betrayal" and "shame" are just some of the strong words the Indian media are using in connection with the arrest of Rajasthan Royals players S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila. Sreesanth was part of the national team that won the Twenty20 World Cup in 2007 and the one-day international World Cup in 2011. The cricketers' families have already protested that they are innocent and media reports on Friday quote Sreesanth's lawyer as saying that he is "totally innocent". The Times of India says that "the dark and ugly face of Indian cricket exposed itself on Thursday". "Sreesanth puts IPL in a spot, fans in a fix," is the headline of The Hindu newspaper. "A major clean-up operation is required if cricket in India is to retain the loyalty of its fans," the paper's editorial says. The Hindustan Times says: "Indian cricket's reputation was dragged through the mud on Thursday and a billion fans were betrayed". Prominent Hindi newspaper Dainik Jagran says the allegations have cast serious doubts over the credibility of cricket in India and that fans will now keenly watch players' actions. Punjab's leading daily The Tribune writes: "It is a sad day when the uncertainties inherent in sport are undermined by the lure of money." The Statesman quotes former India captain Sunil Gavaskar: "I am completely shocked. The IPL rewards cricketers quite handsomely, some of them are paid over-handsomely". In other news, the Supreme Court has asked state governments to be careful in arresting people for posting "objectionable comments" on social networking sites, The New Indian Express reports. "The courts said that state governments should ensure strict compliance of the federal government's advisory, which said that a person should not be arrested without taking permission from senior police officials," the paper adds. It goes on to state that the court's advice should be seen "in view of public outrage over people being arrested for making comments or liking posts on Facebook". Bollywood stars Sanjay Dutt's return to jail for firearms offences linked to the 1993 Mumbai blasts has also been covered extensively in the media. A picture gallery in The Indian Express shows Dutt's journey from his house to the prison. Though overshadowed by Dutt's return to jail, Bollywood's tryst with glamour continues and most Indian newspapers and websites are enthusiastically reporting India's presence at the Cannes Film Festival. The Indian Express shows Bollywood "shining" in a picture gallery with photos of superstar Amitabh Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor and Vidya Balan walking the red carpet. The Hindustan Times praised Mr Bachchan for addressing the festival audience in Hindi. "It was a historic moment for Amitabh Bachchan to be invited to open the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival with his The Great Gatsby co-star Leonardo DiCaprio. Big B made the experience more special by addressing the audience in his mother tongue Hindi," the paper said. BBC Monitoring reports and analyses news from TV, radio, web and print media around the world. For more reports from BBC Monitoring, click here. You can follow BBC Monitoring on Twitter and Facebook. The 20-year-old made his first-team debut for the Scottish Premiership club in August 2013 and has made 25 appearances for the Edinburgh outfit. But he has been mainly on the bench this season. Oliver, who has signed a one-year contract, told Hearts' website: "I'm now looking forward to my new challenge and playing regular football." Hearts signed fellow striker Gavin Reilly from Queens this summer.

"A billion betrayed" - the Times of India sums up the country's mood with this headline on the arrest of three cricketers over spot-fixing allegations in the Indian Premier League (IPL). [NEXT_CONCEPT] Hearts have sold Scotland Under-19 striker Gary Oliver to join Queen of the South for an undisclosed fee.

SNP group leader Stuart Bell claimed the Conservative and independent coalition had "gagged" other parties. The previous council administration did allow opposition groups to occupy some of its most senior posts. Conservative group leader Michelle Ballantyne said she felt that actually made their role less effective. "For the last five years we have had opposition positions on the executive," said Mr Bell. "For two years they were taken up and I think we had better decisions taken in those two years." However, he said the Conservative opposition at the time had subsequently decided to withdraw from the executive. "I do not think it is justified to remove the positions simply because the last opposition was ineffective," he said. "I think opposition will be gagged." Ms Ballantyne said she did not believe that would be the case. "We felt that it compromises the position of the opposition - far from giving them a voice, it actually neuters their voice," she said. "I think the opposition will find that they have a stronger opposition voice when they are not sitting on the executive. "They will have their own opinion on it. We are giving them, we think, a better position to work from - they obviously don't agree with us but time will tell." The South African debutant scored two late tries after coming on as a 66th-minute substitute. George Ford scored all of Bath's 18 points in Todd Blackadder's first league match in charge of the club. "It was the first run out at the Gardens in front of our fans, who were spectacular like always, so we let them down," he told BBC Radio Northampton. "And 100 games for Luther Burrell, it was big for us to put in a big performance for him and unfortunately we just came short, so very bleak." The rain-soaked match was a different experience for Groom, who has previously played in Super Rugby and South African domestic competitions. "It's going to take a little getting used to, but that's part of the reason I came, to improve myself as a player and experience a different style of playing," he added. "In a game like this with the weather playing a huge role its the small margins which make a big difference." The 22-year-old former Accrington man has joined after Dave Richards broke a finger in a reserve match. Dawber has had spells with Fulham, Aldershot and Bishop's Stortford and spent the first half of the season with National League North side Altrincham. He has trained with David Artell's side in recent weeks and is set to be on the bench against Newport on Saturday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

A move by Scottish Borders Council's new administration not to include opposition members on its executive has come in for criticism. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Scrum-half Nic Groom says the mood in the Northampton changing room was 'bleak' after their 18-14 loss to Bath. [NEXT_CONCEPT] League Two side Crewe Alexandra have signed goalkeeper Andrew Dawber on a deal until the end of the season.

Shadow business secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey discussed on Sunday's Andrew Marr Show how Labour would raise money to pay for £63bn of extra spending. But Mr Corbyn told BBC Radio 4's Today: "I don't recognise the figure. "Our programme is not complete... the figure that was used on the Marr programme is not one we recognise." During her interview with the BBC's Andrew Marr, Ms Long-Bailey was repeatedly challenged over how her party would raise the £63bn to pay for promised extra commitments if it got into government. She said independent research showed that reverses to a series of tax cuts would raise £70bn by 2020: "We certainly wouldn't have made the decisions that this government has, for example, slashing taxes for the most wealthy in society - inheritance tax, capital gains tax, the bank levy, corporation tax." During an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Mr Corbyn rejected suggestions that Labour would spend £60-70bn more than the Conservatives paid for by taxation, stressing: "I don't recognise the £60bn figure. "Corporation tax was 28%, it's now dropping and is due to drop to 17% - and indeed both the prime minister and chancellor threatened to drop it even further if Brexit didn't work and they would go down to an Irish figure of 12%. "On a calculation of OBR figures, [it] shows that by 2022 £70bn will have been given to corporations and the very wealthiest by tax breaks and tax cuts - we would reverse the corporation tax cut, yes, and put corporation tax up." Mr Corbyn said some of the cash would come from inheritance tax and the threshold for higher paid earners. "But our programme is not complete - I fully concede that - it could not be, we're still working that out," he said. "So the figure you gave and was used on the Marr programme yesterday was not one we recognise." On one occasion, Nigel Graham, 56, illegally parked in a disabled space outside a court while he was inside admitting misuse of blue badges. The BBC filmed the offence in 2015. The General Osteopathic Council said the "degree and persistence of Mr Graham's dishonesty was fundamentally incompatible with practice as an osteopath". The council removed him from its register and said he was now unable to practise in the profession. Graham, of Southbourne, was appearing before Southampton magistrates in June 2015 when his illegally-parked car was given a ticket outside. The car was driven away with the ticket still attached to the windscreen. Inside the court, he had pleaded guilty to five counts of false representation to avoid parking fines in Southampton, Bournemouth and Christchurch, and one count of illegally using a disabled person's blue badge. The badge was in the name of his deceased mother and had been applied for after her death. Graham was given a suspended jail sentence and ordered to do 120 hours' community service. The General Osteopathic Council said it noted the strong language used by the magistrate, who said these were "despicable dishonest offences committed... over a long period of time with no regard to bona fide blue badge holders". The council said when Graham appeared before them in May, he "continued to obfuscate" and showed "no insight into the seriousness of his criminality". Refugees facing harsh winter conditions "are perhaps the only people with any excuse to wear fur this winter," Peta said. According to Peta nearly 100 coats and dozens of leather shoes were donated. Thousands of migrants have been camping in Calais, trying to get across the Channel to the UK. Some of the coats and shoes will also be sent to camps in Syria. "While we can't bring back the minks, rabbits, cows, dogs and other animals who were slaughtered... we can help refugees who are struggling to survive," the group said. Peta runs a donation programme throughout the year and often donates the fur coats they receive from people "who have chosen to drop the cruelly produced items from their wardrobes" to homeless people.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said his party's spending plans are not complete, and appeared to contradict his business spokeswoman. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A Dorset osteopath has been struck off following convictions for blue badge fraud and avoiding parking fines. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A UK-based animal rights group is sending fur coats to migrants and refugees in the Calais camp known as "the Jungle", the group has said.

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At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws while collecting any kind of media. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The Prodigy have topped the Official UK album chart for the sixth time.

Local elections in eastern Germany on Sunday gave the AfD 12.2% in Brandenburg and 10.6% in Thuringia. The party entered a regional parliament for the first time two weeks ago in Saxony - another eastern German state. The AfD is mounting a growing challenge to Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats. It wants to scrap the euro and sees law and order as a priority. The party is attracting right-wing supporters, while avoiding links with nationalist extremists. The Social Democrats (SPD) won in Brandenburg with 32% and are set to remain in power in coalition with the socialist Die Linke who polled 18.9%. The Christian Democrats (CDU), polled 33.5% in Thuringia, only a few points ahead of Die Linke, who won 28% of the vote. Until now, the CDU has been in coalition with the SPD in Thuringia but could lose the state to Die Linke if the Social Democrats switch allegiances. The staunchly pro-euro CDU refuses to form any coalition with the AfD. The AfD was among many Eurosceptic parties which made large gains in the European elections in May. The AfD, founded just over a year ago, has seven seats now in the European Parliament. Its MEPs sit in the same grouping as the UK Conservatives, demanding fundamental reform of the EU. The party campaigns against bailouts for southern European countries, angry that taxpayers' money has been used to save the euro. "We are the force that's renewing the political landscape," said AfD leader Bernd Lucke, 52, an economics professor. "One can't deny it anymore: the citizens are thirsting for political change," he said. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, attacked Bradley Moore outside a McDonald's restaurant in Ashton-under-Lyne on 27 July 2016. Seconds later, the 43-year-old was struck by Jonathan Carter's car. Carter, 44, was given a nine-month jail sentence - suspended for two years - at Manchester Crown Court on Monday. The teenager, found guilty of Mr Moore's manslaughter at trial in January, was sentenced to youth detention. Found guilty of causing death by careless driving, Carter was also disqualified from driving for two years. After the trial, senior prosecutor David Hartley said it was "unusual" for two people who did not know each other to both be convicted, but each had "independently contributed" to Mr Moore's death. He said Mr Moore had been attacked by the boy and three of his friends outside the restaurant, who had thrown "numerous punches and kicks" before the 16-year-old "struck him with one punch which caused him to fall into the road". They then fled, leaving the 43-year-old "lying prone" on the street and "moments later, Carter - who was having a text argument with his partner - got in his car, and drove away", he added. Duncan Thorpe, the senior investigating officer, said Carter was "driving the wrong way up a one way street" when he ran over Mr Moore and had told police that he had "felt a bump" but thought he had "clipped the kerb or a tree". He said Mr Moore died from multiple injuries, including over 30 chest fractures, a tear to his liver, a broken jaw and internal bleeding. The 16-year-old also pleaded guilty to affray along with three other boys. They were sentenced to referral orders at an earlier hearing at Tameside Youth Court.

A conservative German anti-euro party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has won seats in two more regional parliaments. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A boy who punched a man and left him lying unconscious in the road before he was then killed by a careless driver has been detained for five years.

The 26-year-old Scot clocked one minute 29.39 seconds to beat South Korean world number one Choi Min-jeong. Team-mate Kathryn Thomson reached the quarter-finals. Christie's success in Gangneung follows her double gold in the 500m events in the Chinese World Cup in Shanghai last weekend. She will have the chance to go for another double gold on South Korea's 2018 Winter Olympics track in the second 1,000m event on Sunday. Gangneung is the fourth World Cup event of six to be held over 2016-17, with the next taking place in Dresden, Germany on 3-5 February. Jonathan Bowling admitted attacking Alan Greaves with a pickaxe handle near St Saviour's Church in High Green. Bowling, 22, who has a long history of violent offending, was told by a judge at Sheffield Crown Court he would serve a minimum of 25 years in prison. Ashley Foster, 22, of Wesley Road, High Green was sentenced to nine years for manslaughter. He was cleared of murder on Thursday after a trial. Sentencing Bowling and Foster, Mr Justice Teare told them: "Why you wished to inflict violence on another human being on Christmas Eve is known only to you." The judge said: "You chose your victim at random. Alan Greaves happened to be in front of you, on his way to serve the community, as he had always done, and you decided to inflict violence on him. "Neither of you knew Alan Greaves. He had done nothing to provoke the attack on him. "His wife, his family and his community have suffered a tragic and horrendous loss." Mr Greaves's widow, Maureen, said she was "happy" with the sentences. Outside court she said: "To think Ashley's got nine years is the very best we could have got in the circumstances of the manslaughter. "To think that Jonathan's got 25 minimum and to think he'll probably never come out, I really am wonderfully pleased with the result." Mrs Greaves said she would not read a letter Bowling had written to her. "To put it into my hands the day he was going to get sentenced, I didn't think it was very appropriate," she said. Mr Greaves, 68, a father of four, died in hospital three days after suffering head injuries in the attack. Before the sentencing, prosecutor Robert Smith told the judge Bowling's previous convictions included an attack on a 36-year-old jogger when Bowling was 15. The judge heard how Bowling was also convicted in his teens for brandishing a hammer when a police officer stopped him, threatening a woman with a hammer and headbutting a woman who complained because he was throwing snowballs at her window. Foster had no previous convictions for violence.

British short track speed skater Elise Christie won the 1,000m gold medal at the World Cup event in South Korea on Saturday. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A man who beat a church organist to death as he walked to a Christmas Eve service has been jailed for life.

Floods in the Chitral district of Pakistan damaged houses and a mosque killing at least 30, officials said. Another 25 are now known to have died in floods and landslides in India's Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh states in recent days. Hundreds die in South Asian monsoon season floods every year. Bad weather has hampered rescue efforts in both countries. Flash floods hit the village of Arsun, in Chitral, overnight from Saturday to Sunday. Several people offering special Ramadan evening prayers in the local mosque were killed, local officials said, adding that women and children were among the dead. A spokesman for the disaster management authority said there was panic in the area as hundreds rushed to flee their homes. Dozens of houses were also swept away as well as an army post, leaving eight members of the security forces missing. Chitral is a mountainous area in Pakistan's far north, bordering Afghanistan. Flooding in the same area last year left several dead and destroyed bridges. In northern India, officials said the death toll after Friday's heavy rains caused flooding and landslides had risen to 15 in Uttarakhand and 10 in Arunachal Pradesh. Several villages have been buried and a national highway is partially blocked. Karen Walsh was found guilty in 2011 of killing 81-year-old Maire Rankin. Ms Rankin was found dead at her home in Newry, County Down, in December 2008, having been beaten with a crucifix. Judges in Belfast refused Walsh's legal team permission to reopen claims about how her level of drunkenness impacted on any intent to kill the pensioner. They ruled that no point of law of general importance had been raised worthy of consideration by the Supreme Court in London. It means Walsh has now exhausted all of her domestic appeal options. Walsh is currently serving a minimum 20-year prison sentence for carrying out the attack. Her victim had suffered up to 15 broken ribs during the attack and had also been sexually assaulted. During Walsh's trial, prosecutors said she arrived at Ms Rankin's home already drunk and with a bottle of vodka. It was alleged she attacked the Ms Rankin after being spoken to about her drinking. But Walsh insisted she left the victim's house hours before the attack took place. Earlier this year, her lawyers appealed the guilty verdict by claiming the jury was misdirected on a key area. They said her conviction was unsafe and she should be granted a retrial. That challenge was thrown out, but Walsh's legal team returned to the Court of Appeal seeking leave to take her case to the Supreme Court. It was argued that the jury was not given proper guidance on whether she can have intended to kill or inflict serious injury to Mrs Rankin based on her level of intoxication. A defence barrister told the court his client was said to have drank up to a third of a bottle of neat vodka that night. "The direction that should be issued to the jury is to satisfy itself, being a crime of specific intent, that this accused actually formed the specific intent," he said. "In this case that was not done, and what I'm asking is that the Supreme Court should actively consider this issue." But a judge said directions were given to the jury on the alcohol consumption issues. He dismissed the application and said: "It doesn't seem to us that raises any point of law of general public importance."

At least 55 people have been killed in northern Pakistan and India in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A pharmacist jailed for murdering her elderly neighbour has been blocked from going to the UK's highest court in a new bid to overturn her conviction.

Darren Downes said he believes "a lost dog" would have got better treatment than his missing 16-year-old son Ellis. The teenager disappeared while playing in the River Thames at Culham, Oxfordshire, and private divers found his body nearby two days later. A police watchdog will now investigate Thames Valley Police over the case. Updates on this story and more from Oxfordshire Speaking to BBC Radio Oxford, Mr Downes said on the evening his son went missing his family sat for "hours and hours" without any contact from the police. He eventually discovered no divers had been used to search the river and his daughter Alex had to ring round private companies. Thames Valley Police axed its specialist search and recovery team, which carried out underwater operations, as a result of budget cuts in 2014. Mr Downes said: "We just felt totally left out and shocked, we really thought everything was being done. "The way everything was handled from start to finish… was horrendous, absolutely horrendous. I think a lost dog would probably get better treatment." Ellis disappeared on Saturday evening and private dive company Specialist Group International discovered his body at 23:00 BST on Monday, after answering a Facebook appeal. But Mr Downes said the dive team was initially barred from entering the water, which delayed the search by several hours. Police relented when he threatened to "go down and jump in myself". He said: "They [Specialist Group International] work all over the world and the police wouldn't let them go in the Thames in Abingdon. "The police never really helped whatsoever... they were more concerned about where people were parking." Dive team chief executive Peter Faulding has branded the police's obstruction of his team "disgusting" and said the operation was the worst he had seen in his career. Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Anthony Stansfeld also said he has concerns about the search and has asked the chief constable for an explanation. Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Ross said the force was "aware of the family and community concerns around our actions following this tragic incident". A spokeswoman said the force has referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission over its handling of the case, so it would be "inappropriate" to comment further. The feature is designed to be the "modern day baby book", storing all your children's pictures in one place. The child may then inherit the album when they're old enough to use the social networking site. This means the next generation could have an online identity on the site if they join up. Dan Barak, Facebook product manager who designed the feature, said: "I started seeing friends who were parents adding photos of their kids and tagging their partners... we asked and interviewed a bunch of parents and found 65% of partners who share photos of their kids on Facebook [in the US] do this." He said he realised that people needed a "better way to organise them" so he set up Scrapbook. "Photos of my son are the most important pictures my wife and I will ever take. It's important to us that we're in control of these photos," Dan said. Only parents with access to Scrapbook can tag and add photos. In response to questions regarding safety concerns, a Facebook representative says that it takes safety seriously. The usual privacy and security controls will apply and the parent can decide what audience to share the Scrapbook photos with. The feature is still a pilot. Facebook won't automatically transfer Scrapbook into a 13-year-old's new account and Facebook says it will respond to user feedback. Scrapbook is only available in the US at the moment, on iOS, Android and desktop. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

A drowned teenager's family say they were forced to hire a boat and find private divers to recover his body when they were left without police help. [NEXT_CONCEPT] You can't have a Facebook profile if you're under 13, but now parents can officially tag photos of their kids to create a Scrapbook.

The man asked the woman for a cigarette light as she walked on a path at Wychall Reservoir, Birmingham. Moments later he "grabbed her from behind, dragged her to the floor and assaulted her", police said. The man who carried out the attack on 18 November was smartly dressed in blue trousers and black pointed shoes and spoke with a Scottish accent. He was also described as white and in his 30s or 40s. The woman also recalled that her attacker smelled strongly of aftershave. The assault took place on a path running between Popes Lane and Wychall Road at about 17:00 GMT. "This is a shocking attack on a woman by a stranger," said Det Con Fay Mason. "We need to identify her attacker as soon as possible." Anyone with information was urged to contact West Midlands Police. Media playback is not supported on this device The Jamaican, 24, clocked 14.71 seconds, finishing ahead of compatriot Kemar Bailey Cole (15.00 secs). "It wasn't a good day but to have an injury-free race is good," Blake, returning from injury, told BBC Sport. Elsewhere, Olympic champion Greg Rutherford won the men's long jump with a best leap of 8.02m. "It's always nice to win," said Rutherford, who became the British record holder last month with an 8.51m jump in San Diego. "The performance itself was way down on where I wanted to be. Technically I didn't look good, but it's good to go up against top competitors and pull it out of the bag somehow." It was Blake - the second fastest man in history and the 2011 100m world champion - who took top billing in Manchester but he was some distance from bettering the world best of 14.35 seconds set by Bolt in 2009. "I didn't get to warm up properly but I won't use that as an excuse," added Blake, who missed most of last season with a hamstring injury. "It was Christine Ohuruogu's first race outdoors this season. We don't know what stage she is at in training and it's hard to be critical. She's at a different stage to the other athletes. Christine likes to build her way into the season so I wouldn't read too much into this performance." World 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu (24.06 secs) was third in the women's 200m, a race won by Britain's Shana Cox in 23.28 seconds. Britain's World 60m indoor champion Richard Kilty finished third in the men's 100m, behind winner Femi Ogunode (10.10sec ) of Qatar and European junior champion Chijindu Ujah (10.14). "I only arrived from the States yesterday (Friday) and I felt a little jet-lagged," said Kilty, who clocked 10.19 secs. "Today was more about enjoying the competition and putting on a good show for the crowd, rather than running a fast time." The men's 200m hurdles was won by Britain's Andy Turner (22.58 secs) in a closely-fought contest with Olympic 400m hurdles champion Felix Sanchez (22.61 secs). But it was a commanding 25.05-second victory for Meghan Beesley in the women's 200m hurdles. She dipped home ahead of British team-mate Eilidh Child (25.84). Tiffany Porter ran an impressive 12.66 secs, the fourth fastest time of the year, to win the women's 100m hurdles, beating Olympic bronze medallist Kellie Wells (12.83) and former Olympic champion Dawn Harper, who stumbled at the third hurdle. In a close men's 110m hurdles race, Lawrence Clarke came out on top, pipping reigning Commonwealth Games champion Turner to the line by four hundredths of a second. Clarke, 24, secured the A qualifying standard for the Commonwealth Games with his winning time of 13.51 secs. Germany's Felix Streng, 19, won the men's IPC 200m T44 in 22.40 seconds, the quickest time of the year. Earlier, America's Paul Peterson ran 11.47 secs to comfortably win the men's IPC 100m T44, while Marlou van Rhijn also easily won the women's T44 100m in 13.39 secs.

Police are urgently hunting for a man after a serious sexual assault on a 63-year-old woman near a nature reserve. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Double Olympic silver medallist Yohan Blake won the men's 150m at the Great City Games but failed to break Usain Bolt's world best over the distance.

They plan to strike on 8 March and on 17 March - St Patrick's Day, which is a national holiday in Ireland. Last week, the Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union (Siptu) workers stopped work for 48 hours in a dispute over pay. It caused major disruption for 90,000 commuters in Ireland's capital city. There are also plans to strike again on Thursday and Friday, 18 and 19 February. The union said its members believe they are underpaid, particularly when compared to workers doing similar jobs in Irish Rail. Workers are seeking pay rises ranging from 8% to 53%. However, Transdev, the private company that operates the Luas, said a workers' pay claim of up to 53% was not sustainable and would add 6m euros (£4.65m ) to its costs. The Malaysian foreign ministry said the reports of spying could "severely damage" relations. It said a protest note was handed over. China and Indonesia have already protested at the claims that Australian embassies were being used to monitor phones and collect data for the US. Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said "such activities are not done amongst close friends". Mr Anifah said his Australian counterpart, Julie Bishop, replied that it was not her government's policy to comment on intelligence matters, but she accepted Malaysia's concerns. The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) has reported that Australian diplomatic posts in Asia were being used to intercept phone calls and data. The reports were based on a US National Security Agency document leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden. Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has declined to comment on the reports. Prime Minister Tony Abbott said: "Every Australian governmental agency, every Australian official... operates in accordance with the law." Ms Waters, from the left-wing Greens party, fed two-month-old daughter Alia Joy during a vote on Tuesday. The lower house last year joined the Senate in allowing breastfeeding, but no MPs in either house had done so. It followed a backlash in 2015 when Kelly O'Dwyer, a government minister, was asked to consider expressing milk to avoid missing parliamentary duties. Ms Waters told the BBC World Service: "It's frankly ridiculous, really, that feeding one's baby is international news. Women have been breastfeeding for as long as time immemorial. "I had hoped to not only be able to feed my baby but to send a message to young women that they belong in the parliament." Earlier on Facebook, she called for "more family-friendly and flexible workplaces, and affordable child care, for everyone". Labor Senator Katy Gallagher said the moment deserved to be acknowledged. "Women have been doing it in parliaments around the world," she told Sky News Australia. "Women are going to continue to have babies and if they want to do their job and be at work and look after their baby... the reality is we are going to have to accommodate that." Until last year, MPs in the lower House of Representatives could take babies only into parliamentary offices or public galleries. Politicians have been permitted to breastfeed in the Senate since 2003. The subject is a sensitive issue in many parliaments around the world. In 2016, Spanish MP Carolina Bescansa, from the Podemos (We Can) party, was both criticised and commended for taking her baby into parliament and breastfeeding him. Last year, a report on diversity in UK politics recommended that allowing breastfeeding in the House of Commons should be considered. However, one MP in 2015 warned it could risk ridicule from the tabloid press.

Workers on the Luas, Dublin's tram system are to step up their industrial action. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The Malaysian government has summoned the heads of the US and Australian diplomatic missions in Kuala Lumpur over a row about an alleged American-led spying network in Asia. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Australian Senator Larissa Waters has become the first politician to breastfeed in the nation's parliament.

Kirsty Maxwell, from Livingston, died following a fall from the 10th floor of a hotel in the Spanish resort. A lawyer for Ms Maxwell's family has said the men were in the room when she fell. The 27-year-old had recently got married and was in the resort with a group of friends on a hen party. Following her death, a British man was arrested but then later released by Spanish authorities. Her husband, Adam Maxwell, described her as his best friend and said he will never stop missing her. Residents living along the border with the Palestinian territory were told to evacuate their homes so that they can be demolished, local media reports. Water-filled trenches will also be used to prevent the construction of tunnels. Egyptian media accuses Gaza's Hamas administration of aiding militants in Sinai. Hamas denies the charge. Last week, more than 30 Egyptian soldiers were killed in a militant bomb attack on an army post in Sinai. After the bombing, Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi passed a law authorising the military to protect state facilities - including power plants, main roads and bridges. He also declared a three-month state of emergency in Sinai. Critics of the move said it allows the army to return to the streets and brings back military trials for civilians. The planned buffer zone will reportedly stretch along the length of the 13km (8 mile) border. Officials told the Associated Press news agency that the army had given residents 48 hours to leave their homes, but this ultimatum had been put on hold after protests. Tunnels linking the Gaza Strip and Sinai have also played a vital role in the economy of the Palestinian territory, which has been struggling to cope with a blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt in 2007 as a measure against Hamas. Tooting Fire Station manager Sally Harper's daughter Katie Holloway, 22, joined the same south London station where her mother started in 1988. The service had only seven women firefighters when the Ms Harper joined, compared with more than 300 now. The new recruit was "immensely proud" of the role of women in the brigade. Ms Harper said: "Katie may have joined the same station as me, but it has changed so much since the late '80s. "My locker was in a cupboard, which I had to go through the men's changing rooms to access. "After giving birth to my first daughter, Joanne, I was the first firefighter to come back to station after having a baby and attitudes towards women in the fire service were sometimes very challenging." Ms Harper recalled a teacher's reaction at a school play when her daughter said: "I'm driving a fire engine like my mum." "The teacher tried to correct her and said 'don't you mean your dad?' and Katie came straight back with 'No. Like my mum'," she said. Ms Holloway, who has just completed her first full tour of duty, said: "I'm immensely proud of the work my mum and others have done for women in the fire service, which makes it a completely different experience to when she joined." Her mother will be retiring later this year.

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The suspect, Brayan Jimenez, had been on the run since last month, when the US issued an arrest warrant for 16 Latin American football officials. He was detained at a block of flats in the capital, Guatemala City. His lawyer said he would not fight the extradition request. "He will prove his innocence in the courts of the United States," said his lawyer, Francisco Garcia Gudiel. Mr Jimenez was head of the Guatemalan Football Federation (Fedefut) from 2010 until last year. US prosecutors say he and former Fedefut Secretary-General Hector Trujillo took a "six-digit bribe" to sell the television rights to qualifying matches for the 2018 World Cup. Mr Trujillo was arrested in the US last month. The US has now charged some 40 individuals and entities as part of the Fifa investigation. The Department of Justice said it had asked for the arrests because the alleged offences were "agreed and prepared in the United States" and payments were also processed via American banks. The first charges, against 14 Fifa executives and associates, were brought in May. Some of them have already been convicted. Many others were indicted in the following months. On 3 December, US prosecutors announced new charges focusing on corruption at the South American Football Confederation and Concacaf, which governs the game in North and Central America as well as the Caribbean. The football executives were accused of receiving bribes worth millions of dollars connected to Copa America tournaments. Speaking at a Q&A session at Harvard University, the Fed chair said gradual rate rises would be appropriate. "If the labour market continues to improve, and I expect those things to occur ... in the coming months such a move would be appropriate," she said. The central bank meets on 14-15 June to discuss raising rates. The Fed raised interest rates by 0.25% for the first time in nine years last December and has left them unchanged since. "We saw relatively weak growth last year, but growth looks to be picking up," Ms Yellen said. On Friday, the US Commerce Department revised its estimate for first quarter GDP growth up to 0.8%, from the sluggish 0.5% originally estimated. Unemployment was 5.5% in May - a level the Fed regards as good, although Ms Yellen did acknowledge that many part-time workers were still looking for full-time employment. The Fed also wants to see US inflation rise to 2%.

Police in Guatemala have arrested a former head of the country's football federation as part of a major US corruption investigation into the sport's world governing body, Fifa. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen said she expects interest rates to rise in "the coming months" if the US economy continued to improve.

The plane blew a tyre on take-off from Clarksdale, Mississippi, on Saturday. The SJ30 jet made a forced landing in Tunica, about 40 miles (65km) away, where it went off the runway. In a statement, the Shawshank Redemption star said: "Sometimes things don't go as planned and a tyre blew on take-off, which caused other problems." He continued: "But thanks to my excellent pilot Jimmy Hobson we landed safely without a scratch. "I cannot say the same about my plane. I appreciate the concern and prayers for our safety." The 78-year-old has been nominated for seven Oscars for films including Driving Miss Daisy, Street Smart and Invictus, and won in 2005 for his role in Million Dollar Baby. Natalia Martínez has been at a camp on Mount Logan since Monday, unable to move after strong earthquakes triggered large avalanches, according to reports. She is said to be healthy and uninjured. Her campsite is safe but the surrounding terrain is unstable. Storms and high winds have made a helicopter rescue impossible. "There should be a good weather window happening by Friday, hopefully, if the forecasts are correct," her partner, Camilo Rada, was quoted by CBC as saying. Rada has been in contact with the 37-year-old climber by phone and text. In a blog post, he said she had plenty of food and supplies. She was tired, he added, as she had to leave her tent every few hours to shovel snow piled around her camp. The temperatures in the area have reached -20C. But in her latest message, the climber said the wind had eased and that she was preparing a "hot meal". Martínez started a solo ascent of the 5,959 m (19,551 ft) peak last month. The earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck the western Yukon state early on Monday, Rada said. A few hours later, another tremor, of magnitude 6.3, hit. Martínez was woken up by a "tremendous roar" and saw that blocs of glacial ice surrounded her tent. She then moved her camp to a safer area, he said. The Argentine was described as an experienced climber, who had been on Mount Logan before and faced extreme conditions in Patagonia. She was prepared for severe weather and other challenges, Rada added, but did not expect the earthquakes. "These have been very difficult days for her, first by finding her route devastated by an earthquake, forcing her to abandon the dream of the summit, then due to a forced wait in the middle of a serious storm," he said. "However, she is doing extraordinarily well, keeping herself safe even under all this [sic] circumstances." An average of 25 climbers try to reach the summit of Mount Logan every year. Another group was on the mountain but no details have been given, according to CBC.

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Media playback is not supported on this device Tipton fired home on 28 minutes, then added his second in first-half injury-time after goalkeeper Peter Burke was sent-off for fouling Matthew Shevlin. Chris Curran pulled one back but David Cushley scored with a left-foot drive. Michael Ruddy and Jim Ervin were then on target, before Tipton slotted in his third spot-kick with six minutes left. Both sides had early chances in a lively start, Caoimhin Bonner seeing a header cleared off the line by Eoin Kane and Cushley rifling a shot narrowly wide. Jay Donnelly crashed a header off the bar, before striker Tipton opened the scoring after Shevlin went down under a challenge from Johnny Flynn inside the area. Burke was shown a red card by referee Tim Marshall after he lost control of the ball and upended Shevlin in the box. Tipton blasted past makeshift keeper Eamonn Seydak, but Curran gave his side some hope when he headed home from a Stephen Garrett cross four minutes after the interval. Cushley waltzed through the Reds defence and rifled low into the net, before Ruddy chipped in the fourth after catching Seydak off his line. Ervin got in on the act with 10 minutes remaining, and Tipton grabbed the sixth, to condemn the visitors to a second successive league defeat. 24 May 2016 Last updated at 17:54 BST Elizabeth Quintana from the military think tank Rusi said swarming drones could be used to take out enemy swarms. But she said the technology was unlikely to be deployed in practice any time soon. The Black Cats are one point above the relegation zone after Saturday's 4-0 home defeat by Aston Villa. "Sadly, we have not made the progress that any of us had hoped for this season," said chairman Ellis Short. Media playback is not supported on this device "We find ourselves battling, once again, at the wrong end of the table. We have therefore made the difficult decision that a change is needed." A Sunderland statement added that an announcement about Poyet's successor would be made "in due course". The Wearsiders face a trip to West Ham on Saturday before a derby against Newcastle on 5 April. Poyet, 47, took training on Monday morning and then met chief executive Margaret Byrne and other board members to learn his fate. Poyet had taken over from Paolo Di Canio in October 2013 with the club bottom of the Premier League. But four victories and a draw from their final six league games helped keep them up - a run that included wins at Chelsea and Manchester United, plus a draw at Manchester City. Uruguayan Poyet, who has managed Brighton, also led the Wearsiders to the 2014 Capital One Cup final, which they lost to City. "I would like to thank Gus for his endeavours during his time at the club, in particular last season's 'great escape' and cup final appearance, which will live long in the memory of every Sunderland fan," said Short. This term, Sunderland have just four wins from 29 league matches and were knocked out of the FA Cup by League One Bradford in February. Following that 2-0 defeat by the Bantams, Poyet wrote an open letter to fans calling for unity to help their battle to stay in the Premier League. Sunderland were 4-0 down to Villa before half-time on Saturday. Some angry fans had to be restrained by security staff as they tried to get close to Poyet in the dug-out, while other supporters left the ground early.

Matthew Tipton scored a hat-trick of penalties as Ballymena moved off the bottom of the table by trouncing 10-man Cliftonville at the Showgrounds. [NEXT_CONCEPT] US Navy researchers are testing drones that can be shot into the sky for rapid deployment. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Sunderland have sacked manager Gus Poyet after a run of just one victory in 12 Premier League games.

Julia Muir-Watt, of the Whithorn Trust, described it as their "most ambitious public archaeology yet". It follows the discovery of the remains of a group of roundhouses at Black Loch of Myrton thought to date back to the fifth century BC. The scheme has already secured £87,000 of Heritage Lottery Funding. A planning application has now been lodged to create a replica roundhouse close to the dig site for use as an educational and performance facility. The Whithorn Trust was the community partner in AOC Archaeology's excavation of a large Iron Age settlement near the town last year. "The settlement is the largest lochside village so far discovered in Scotland and has yielded finds never before seen from the south west of Scotland Iron Age," Ms Muir-Watt said. She said that because it was a wetland site it meant the timber was in a "remarkable state of preservation". "The roundhouse excavated last year was exceptionally large, over 13 metres in diameter, and is one of seven or eight on the site," she said. "The finds are still in post-excavation but should ultimately enable archaeologists to build a much more complete picture of the south west Scotland Iron Age than from any other site." Excavations will continue this summer and plans have now been lodged with Dumfries and Galloway Council to recreate a roundhouse. Ms Muir-Watt said it would be "based entirely on the finds at the Black Loch, and using all authentic materials". "Craftsmen will work with archaeologists and the public, schools and students, to create the massive structure, which has to be floated on a steel subframe to protect the archaeological layers beneath," she said. "This is the design challenge which the architect and engineer have been grappling with over the last couple of months." She said academics from the University of Edinburgh had been debating prehistoric roof structures and the project would allow them to "experiment with prehistoric architectural techniques and tool use". A full-scale working hearth will also allow a "prehistoric cooking experiment" and it is hoped the site can attract school groups, visitors and craft exhibitions and workshops. "Accompanying the construction, a new prehistoric and architectural app will be developed by local young people, to guide visitors round the site, through 3,000 years of buildings," said Ms Muir-Watt. She said the the project would allow the trust to "juxtapose the native wooden roundhouse with the site of the very first Christian church" in the area. If planning permission is secured it is hoped the reconstruction work - also backed the SSE Community Fund - can start in the summer. The tooth was found at Arago cave near the village of Tautavel, one of the world's most important prehistoric sites; it has been under excavation for about 50 years. The owner of the tooth - a very worn lower incisor - lived during a cold and dry period, according to scientists. They hunted horses, reindeer, bison and rhinoceros. "A large adult tooth - we can't say if it was from a male or female - was found during excavations of soil we know to be between 550,000 and 580,000 years old, because we used different dating methods," paleoanthropologist Amelie Viallet told the AFP news agency. "This is a major discovery because we have very few human fossils from this period in Europe," she said. Volunteer Camille, 16, was working with another young archaeologist when she found the tooth last Thursday. They were among hundreds of young trainee archaeologists who come to work in the cave every year to study human ancestors during Lower Palaeolithic times. Older fossils are known from western Europe: remains thought to belong to the species Homo antecessor from Spain are estimated to be 1.2 million years old.

Plans have been submitted to reconstruct an Iron Age roundhouse near the site of the discovery of a major settlement in southern Scotland. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A human tooth dating to around 565,000 years ago has been found by a 16-year-old volunteer in France.

Ian McGaw, 26, from Galston, went berserk as they tried to arrest him for throwing a firework into a play park in the East Ayrshire town. Kilmarnock Sheriff Court heard how he hurled five PCs around "like rag dolls" after being sprayed with CS gas and was so powerful he buckled his handcuffs. Dean Stevenson, 19, who also attacked police, was jailed for two years. McGaw admitted culpable and reckless conduct by throwing a firework, punching and kicking two officers, assaulting PC Robert McMeeking to the danger of his life and resisting arrest. Stevenson, who is also from Galston, admitted punching a female officer on the head and assaulting PC McMeeking to the danger of his life. The court heard how police went to a house in Galston, in October last year, after fireworks had been thrown in a local play park. As officers confronted a group of males inside, McGaw showed signs of building aggression and two officers attempted to handcuff him. McGaw managed to pick up a police sergeant and throw him through a closed door into the next room. Stephanie MacDonald, prosecuting, said: "The sergeant got up and saw five officers being treated, as he described it, like rag dolls." McGaw dropped to his knees after being sprayed twice with CS gas, while Stevenson punched an officer in the face. Ms MacDonald added: "McGaw got back on his feet and lunged towards PC Robert McMeeking, grabbed him by the throat with both hands and squeezed his windpipe with both thumbs. "He was held against a wall and lifted off his feet. The officer estimated he was not breathing for 20-30 seconds and described losing the feeling in his arms and legs." PC McMeeking passed out and was freed by a colleague, but McGaw spat on him while being restrained. PC McMeeking was then kicked on the head by Stevenson, while the latter was being handcuffed. Ms MacDonald said the pair were put in a van and taken to Kilmarnock police office, where McGaw's cuffs were removed and "found to be buckled and unserviceable due to the struggle". The court was told that PC McMeeking had since suffered loss of vision which had been linked to post-traumatic stress disorder. Sheriff Alistair Watson said the "terrible and sustained attack on police officers" was so serious he had considered sending it to the High Court for sentencing. He told McGaw: "You are a man with a history of violence and quite obvious size and strength which you used to press home this attack on the officers, and in particular PC McMeeking. "The effects on him will be long-lasting, that's obvious to all. The attack was life-threatening and you show no remorse for what you have done." Sheriff Watson said the sentence should reflect McGaw's "significant risk to the public" and ordered that he be supervised for two years after his release. He told Stevenson his part in the attack had caused PC McMeeking to lose consciousness, although he had shown remorse and written a letter to the court. The incident was the second time McGaw had been jailed over a violent confrontation with police. In 2006, when he was 18, he and co-accused Christopher Quigley, 19, were jailed for a total of seven years after barricading themselves in their burning house and attacking riot police. Media playback is unsupported on your device 19 February 2015 Last updated at 08:50 GMT The 200 million year old fossil was hidden away in the museum store room. It's thought to be the remains of an ichthyosaur - an extinct marine reptile. The man who found it says scientists now know it lived in the waters around Britain, and that its last meal was a squid. It is not uncommon to find ichthyosaur fossils in England. The sharp-toothed marine reptiles swam in large numbers in the seas around Britain when the dinosaurs roamed.

A man who throttled a policeman and threw another officer through a door has been jailed for five years. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A fossil stored in a Doncaster museum for 30 years has turned out to be a new species of ancient reptile.

The company said a "processing error" led to a number of its customers at "some" stores in the Midlands being charged a second time on Thursday for purchases made on 4 and 7 August. Some 4% of all transactions made in the UK on those dates were affected by the technical fault, Aldi said. All affected customers were reimbursed within 24 hours, the supermarket added. When asked if customers would be refunded for any overdraft fees they might have incurred, a spokesman for the company said it was advising customers to contact their bank. Shoppers took to Twitter to complain about money being taken from their bank accounts. End of Twitter post by @ruber21 The company said: "We are sorry for this error and any inconvenience caused to our customers. "The issue is now resolved, but if customers require any further assistance, we advise them to contact our customer services team on 0800 042 0800, or by emailing customer.service@aldi.co.uk." The American assumed control of Villa in 2006 after a £62.6m takeover was agreed with the club's board. "I owe it to Villa to move on, and look for fresh, invigorated leadership, if in my heart I feel I can no longer do the job," he said in a statement. Villa finished the season in 15th position, five points above the relegation zone. Their Premier League status was only secured with victory over Hull City on 3 May and the future of manager Paul Lambert remains uncertain. I don't believe it's going to be that easy to sell Aston Villa to Randy Lerner's satisfaction Lerner, who bought the club in August 2006 from Doug Ellis, had said last month that he would address speculation regarding his own future at the club in the summer. In his statement issued on Monday, the 51-year-old owner said he had engaged Bank of America Merrill Lynch to advise on the club's sale. "I have come to know well that fates are fickle in the business of English football. And I feel that I have pushed mine well past the limit," he said. "The last several seasons have been week in, week out battles and having now come through this last season unfortunately limping amidst very meaningful injuries and constant sale rumours, I feel further that now is the time for me to look for new ownership and thus new leadership." He added: "I am appreciative of the support I have received, even in these last years of comparative struggle when criticism was due, and will look on with others - with fingers crossed - for stronger future performance appropriate to our size and heritage." Media playback is not supported on this device News of the sale was revealed by BBC reporter Pat Murphy, who said the likely asking price would be about £200m - which is £100m less than Lerner's estimated total investment in the club. Murphy also disclosed the involvement of investment banker Keith Harris, who did the deal in 2006 to bring Lerner to Aston Villa. "My understanding is Randy Lerner won't sell Aston Villa unless Keith Harris gives him the say-so, such is his respect for Keith Harris," Murphy told BBC Radio 5 live. "I believe this will move fairly quickly. But don't forget, you're looking at £200m, plus in my opinion £100m for players to save Villa from their annual flirtation against relegation and one of these days they will drop off the edge unless this is sorted out. And where are the multi-billionaires around who would go for what is now, a middle-ranking club in the Premier League? "I'm not sure it's that attractive a prospect now. I don't believe it's going to be that easy to sell Aston Villa to Randy Lerner's satisfaction." Villa were sixth three seasons running under manager Martin O'Neill, but have only finished in the top half of the table once in the four campaigns since his resignation. Lambert, who replaced fellow Scot Alex McLeish, joined from Norwich City two years ago and described keeping the club up this season as "an incredible achievement". "It needs investment, it's simple," Lambert said after the 3-0 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday. "It smacks you right in the face what the team needs. That's the bottom line."

Aldi has apologised after customers in some Midlands stores were charged twice for purchases made this month. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner has announced that the Premier League club is being put up for sale.

A recent Ofcom report suggested 20% of homes in urban areas struggle with poor 4G phone signal. In rural areas, it's as high as 80%. Little wonder then Britain languishes at 54th place in the global league table of 4G connectivity, behind Albania, Estonia and Peru. The hunt is now on for test beds to develop new 5G technology - Bristol, Kings College London and the University of Surrey are all said to be interested. The government has announced a fresh drive to bring us up to speed for the digital age. It has put superfast connections at the heart of its Industrial Strategy, backed up with investment of £1bn. Inside the Smart Internet Lab at the University of Bristol - I discover just how much progress they've already made. They've designed a small box that emits 5G. The promise is super-fast, super-reliable connectivity wherever you go. It's an essential component in the driverless car technology they're also working on here. When you're travelling at 60mph in a car reliant on mobile signals for direction, you can't afford to slip into a digital desert. Lab director, Professor Dimitra Simeonidou, said: "5G is a revolution. It's not just about having a faster connection in our mobile phones - it's also about creating a seamless connectivity with the network and it's about having complete reliability." "Often in your home you have great connectivity. Your teenagers might be on YouTube while you're watching programmes streamed on iPlayer. Then you get into your car and you don't even get a 3G service. 5G will stop all of this." As our data demands climb exponentially we need a network that can support them. Now the race is on to design the framework for that digital dream. A bus transporting workers collided with a lorry carrying construction materials in the Zakhir district of the oasis city of al-Ain. According to GulfNews.com, most of the workers were cleaners of Indian, Bangladeshi or Pakistani origin. Millions of foreign workers, mostly from South Asia, live in the UAE. The accident took place on the Old Truck Road during morning rush hour. The lorry ended up on top of the bus, Gen Hussein al-Harithi, director of Abu Dhabi traffic police told state news agency WAM. He said the lorry had overturned when its brakes failed and that there had not been a safe distance between the two vehicles. "Twenty-two people were dead at the scene," he said. "There were 24 others injured, and their injuries ranged from minor and moderate to serious." The lorry was reported to be carrying either gravel or sand. The per-capita death toll on UAE roads is among the highest in the world, according to the World Health Organization. The musician, from Dumfries, earned $63m (£51.18m) last year. Chef Gordon Ramsay is ranked 34th on the Forbes celebrity rich list, with earnings of $54m (£43.87m) in 2016. The list is topped by pop star Taylor Swift who earns $170m (£138.17m).

British inventors may have pioneered the telephone and the internet but the reliability of those networks in this country is lagging behind. [NEXT_CONCEPT] At least 22 Asian workers have been killed and 24 injured in a road accident in the United Arab Emirates, police say. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Scottish DJ Calvin Harris has been named the world's 21st highest-paid celebrity.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said it is looking into claims the Met's National Domestic Extremism and Disorder Intelligence Unit destroyed paperwork in May 2014. The public inquiry into undercover policing was announced in March 2014. The Met said it is committed to co-operating with the investigation. The IPCC said documents should not have been destroyed "without express permission". IPCC spokeswoman Sarah Green said: "While the evidence indicates that a large number of documents were shredded over a period of days in May 2014, the difficult task ahead for our investigators is to determine what the documentation was, why it was destroyed, whether electronic copies were kept and who may have ordered its destruction." The then Home Secretary Theresa May ordered the public inquiry following a number of accusations about the conduct of officers deployed to spy on political groups. The Met said in a statement it had notified the IPCC about the possible shredding of documents by the National Domestic Extremism and Disorder Intelligence Unit in May 2016, but the allegation was not recorded until December 2016. "The reason why it was not progressed further at that stage is unclear and will also be subject of the investigation by the IPCC," the statement said. "The MPS has briefed the Public Inquiry into Undercover Policing regarding the referral." Green Party member Baroness Jenny Jones has alleged records relating to her were destroyed or deleted in June 2014. Her case is "now also subject to independent investigation" and is a separate matter from the May 2014 documents, the IPCC said. The governing body for the sport is calling for a change in the Highway Code to make drivers turning left give way to cyclists going straight ahead on the passenger side of their vehicle. Former cycling champion and policy adviser Chris Boardman said the change "reinforces good behaviour". The Road Haulage Association (RHA) warned it would lead to more accidents. Mr Boardman has been leading the campaign after his mother Carol was killed in a collision with a pick-up vehicle while cycling in Connah's Quay, north Wales, in July. The Olympic gold medallist said Britain should follow the European standard where anyone turning at junctions gives way. "It just creates a duty of care for everybody and it makes it really simple. No-one's quite sure what the rules are," he told the BBC's Breakfast programme. "It compels people to treat others as human beings and not obstacles." The proposed amendment would need to be agreed by the Department for Transport (DfT) as part of an expected update of the Highway Code before being presented to Parliament. Do cycle cameras make the roads any safer? London Cycling Campaign says the vast majority of collisions between all road users including pedestrians happen at junctions. A spokesman for the group, Simon Munk, told BBC News several factors contributed to this: He said while "drivers have a responsibility when pedestrians are crossing to be cautious" it is not this way for cyclists. Duncan Buchanan, RHA's deputy policy director, said the rule change would introduce confusion and sets an "incredibly dangerous precedent". "It is doing exactly the opposite of what we hope which is to ensure the safety of road users," he told BBC Radio 4's Today. He added: "This rule while superficially appearing simple in fact makes it much more complicated - it means that you become responsible as the motorist for someone overtaking you on the inside when they have full visibility of what you're doing." Mr Buchanan said there was a conflict in what was being proposed and what was already written in the Highway Code. The DfT said it had launched a THINK! campaign warning drivers and cyclists of the dangers when turning left and is "determined to keep all road users safe".

An inquiry has been launched into allegations the Metropolitan Police shredded documents months after a probe into undercover policing began. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Motorists should always have to give way to cyclists when turning at a junction, says British Cycling.

A strike on Tuesday has also been suspended, but strike action is still planned for 3 October. The GMB union said a work-to-rule would remain. Refuse and recycling truck drivers walked out earlier this month over pay, staff grading and responsibility. The city council said it was pleased strike action had been suspended. The union is claiming people at the council are doing equivalent jobs to its members, but being paid more. It also said the authority had failed to "consult meaningfully" over new working practices and long-standing issues over round allocation and distribution. GMB representative Mark Turner said the union was planning to hold more talks with the council next Tuesday. In a statement, Brighton and Hove City Council said it was looking at a "full service redesign to ensure we meet the needs of the city and to resolve work-to-rule". It added: "We cannot favour one group of workers over another and increasing allowances for one group of staff would require us to increase it for many others at great cost to the council's overall pay bill. "The agreement we reached with our trade unions and staff last year was to better ensure we were equal pay compliant." A series of strikes last summer led to waste piling up in the streets. The club have been at their current Plainmoor home, which is owned by Torbay Council, for 105 years, but have been approached by an American firm about building a new ground. Under the deal, the developers would pay for the stadium in exchange for council land to build housing on. The new ground would have a synthetic 4G pitch and a capacity of 6,000. "The developers have met the council, it's at an early stage and it depends on what land can be built on," Torquay chairman David Phillips told BBC Sport. "The land for housing would be wherever is available, the council have to build 10,000 houses in the next 20 years." Torquay opened a new stand at Plainmoor in 2012 and have agreed to share their ground with National League South side Truro City next season while the Cornish club builds a new stadium. The Gulls are currently second-from-bottom of the National League, having been relegated from the Football League two seasons ago. The club had to make drastic cuts after lottery-winning former owner Thea Bristow left the club last summer, with a new board taking over the club and being forced to close the academy and slash the playing budget. The planned site for the new stadium would be a 42-acre piece of land in the Barton area of Torquay which has already been earmarked for sport. It is unlikely that Plainmoor would be redeveloped for housing as the land it occupies is deemed to be a community asset for sport. "We could be moving within 18 months or two years, the developers feel the building of the stadium would take no more than six months," added Phillips. Torquay manager Kevin Nicholson has spent the best part of the last decade with the Gulls as both a player and coach. "It would be a massive step forward for the club," he told BBC Sport. "Having your own new stadium, you only have to look at Shrewsbury Town, where they dropped to and where they are now and how their new stadium has played a part in that. "I think the potential there is huge, it really would be a massive thing for the football club's long-term future."

A strike by refuse workers in Brighton and Hove on Thursday has been called off to allow further talks between union leaders and the city council. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Torquay United are in talks about moving to a new stadium on the outskirts of the town.

Mr Tsarnaev's lawyers called just four witnesses before ending their defence, in a case that could see their client face the death penalty. He has pleaded not guilty to all 30 charges he faces, including one related to the killing of a police officer days after the bombing. The bombings in 2013 were the deadliest terror attack on US soil since 9/11. Three people, including an eight-year-old boy, were killed after two pressure cooker bombs packed with nails, ball bearings and other shrapnel detonated in April 2013. More than 260 people were injured, with many losing limbs. At the start of the trial, lawyers stunned the court by admitting his guilt, but said that he was acting under the influence of his older brother, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who died in the aftermath. And on Tuesday, they called witnesses to back up that claim, with the focus on data found on the brothers' computers. A digital forensics expert testified that the older brother researched radio transmitters and guns in the weeks before the attack but no such searches were found on the defendant's. The defence team's hope is that he will be spared execution, and the jury will elect instead to put him behind bars for the rest of his life. The prosecution rested its case on Monday, after calling more than 90 witnesses during 15 days of testimony. Those taking the stand included bombing survivors, who described losing limbs in the attack. Massachusetts Chief Medical Examiner Henry Nields testified that the youngest victim of the attacks, eight-year-old Martin Richard, received injuries to every part of his body. The testimony was illustrated by autopsy photos and the child's bloody, torn clothing. The prosecution also said Mr Tsarnaev, who emigrated with his family from Chechnya, had extremist views and wanted to hit back at the US in revenge for military action in Muslim countries. The brothers set off a pair of homemade pressure-cooker bombs at the crowded finish line. Mr Tsarnaev was found hiding in a boat in the backyard of a house just outside Boston after a huge police manhunt days after the bombings. He was seriously wounded and taken to hospital. Tamerlan Tsarnaev died earlier during a chaotic confrontation with police when his brother ran him over and dragged his body up to 30 feet down the street. Closing arguments in the case are expected to be held on 6 April. The proposed development would include a 150-bed hotel, 88 flats and 65,000 sq ft of grade A office space. Robertson Construction (Tayside), has submitted a planning application for the development, in partnership with Dundee City Council. It will be the first of 12 separate sites at Dundee Waterfront to be developed. Allan Watt, Dundee Waterfront project director, said: "This is a historically-important planning application for Dundee Waterfront as it marks the start of the first major mixed-use development for the central waterfront area. "We are receiving a lot of interest from investors, developers and business owners in other sites, but there is no substitute for a full planning application being made to underwrite the scale of ambition for Dundee Waterfront." Dundee Waterfront is a £1bn regeneration project to transform 240 acres of land along 8km (5miles) of the River Tay. The £80.1m V&A Museum of Design and a new railway station are currently under construction. Scaffolding at the museum, which is due to open in 2018, was recently removed, revealing the shape of Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's design.

The defence team for accused Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has rested its case in the first phase of the trial. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Plans have been lodged for a £40m development opposite Dundee's V&A Museum of Design.

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said Botswana now recognised the spirit as a geographical indication (GI). The move means only whisky that has been made in Scotland can legally be sold as Scotch in the country. SWA said the "legal breakthrough" gave consumers a high level of protection against fakes. Whisky shipments to Botswana increased by 163% last year to reach nearly £457,000, according to SWA figures. The trade body said it expected to see demand for Scotch increase in African countries in future years as economies on the continent grew. Chief executive David Frost said: "Botswana recognising Scotch as a GI - a product that must be made in Scotland - is ground-breaking as it's the first product to be given this status. "It's also the first time Scotch has been successfully registered as a GI anywhere in Africa. "This move will protect consumers and give a boost to the growth of Scotch exports across Africa." According to SWA, Scotch is now officially recognised in the laws of more than 70 countries, including the whole of the European Union. To qualify as a genuine product, Scotch must be made in Scotland from water, cereals and yeast and matured for at least three years. De Zerbi, 37, previously managed Foggia but left the third-division side in August after two seasons with the club. Club president Maurizio Zamparini made eight coaching changes last season. Ballardini was initially sacked as Palermo manager in January 2016 before being reappointed in April as he helped Palermo avoid relegation. Palermo are 15th in Serie A with one point from two games - above Inter Milan. Zamparini, who bought Palermo in 2002, has made almost 60 coaching changes in 29 years as club owner. However, some right-wing European politicians have welcomed the move. Here is some reaction. Key points 'Extreme vetting' sows seeds of panic The 28-year-old made his Munster debut against Connacht in 2010 and has chalked up 84 appearances. Foley, who has won two Ireland caps, follows former Munster players James Coughlan, Paddy Butler and Sean Dougall in moving to the Top 14 club. The lock, from Tipperary, will miss the rest of the season as he recovers from a wrist injury. Foley made his Ireland debut against Georgia in 2014, and has also represented Emerging Ireland on two tours. Nasar Ahmed, 14, who had severe asthma and allergies, was reported ill last Thursday at Bow School in Tower Hamlets. He died on Monday afternoon. A post-mortem examination will take place and the coroner has been informed. The Met said his death was being treated as unexplained. Nasar was in supervised detention with three others in a ground-floor room. His family told the BBC that he complained he felt ill and paramedics were called when it was discovered he did not have his inhaler or EpiPen. Nasar's father, Ashrafu Zaman, arrived at the school before his son was taken to Royal London Hospital and said he thought he had already died. He claimed Nasar would get disorientated so, when the school put him in detention, it did not acknowledge or take this into consideration. The school, however, said there was a care plan in place which addressed Nasar's medical condition. A statement from executive head teacher Cath Smith said: "I am very sad to confirm one of our Year 9 pupils, who was taken ill at school last Thursday, has passed away in hospital. "The whole school community sends our thoughts and prayers to him, and to his family. "We will continue to offer support to the family, his fellow pupils and teachers at this very difficult time. "We will, of course, cooperate fully with investigations into the circumstances of this tragic incident and will also carry out a thorough review of what happened ourselves." Social services have been informed. The school's latest Ofsted report said it was judged to be "good and improving". It said significantly more students were from minority ethnic backgrounds than in most schools, with the largest group of Bangladeshi origin. More than three quarters of students were eligible for the pupil premium, additional funding to raise the attainment of disadvantaged students.

Scotch whisky has been given protected geographical status in Africa for the first time, according to industry representatives. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Palermo have appointed Roberto de Zerbi as their new coach after Davide Ballardini resigned just two games into the new Serie A season. [NEXT_CONCEPT] President Donald Trump's decision to halt all refugee admissions and temporarily bar people from seven Muslim-majority countries has been criticised by rights groups and activists around the world. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Munster second-row Dave Foley is leaving to join French side Pau at the end of the season. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A schoolboy has died after he was taken ill during detention at an east London school.

In his annual report, Douglas Bain is recommending changes to the way complaints are handled. These include the appointment of members of the public to the assembly committee which decides whether MLAs have broken the Stormont rules. Last year, Mr Bain received just 14 complaints about MLAs' behaviour. That was down dramatically from 53 the previous year. He is suggesting MLAs should end what he calls their current "party political approach". He wants a ban on the use of assembly vetoes - or Petitions of Concern - to stop politicians being punished for breaking the rules. Such a petition was used to prevent any sanction against the Democratic Unionist Party's Sammy Wilson last year. Mr Bain also wants Stormont to follow the example of Westminster, where seven members of the public sit alongside seven MPs on the committee charged with maintaining parliamentary standards. Gwent PCC Ian Johnston has been accused of bullying Carmel Napier. He claimed he was made to look like a villain by the Home Affairs Select Committee, which questioned both of them over what had happened. The committee said he had a "disdainful attitude" to parliamentary scrutiny. But Mr Johnston told BBC Wales he believed the MPs had already decided what they were going to write before he appeared in front of them in July. He said: "I don't think they listened at all to the evidence, I think the way the questioning went they had made their mind up about lots of things. "If you look at the way that it was done, I was the villain of the piece before I even went in there and Carmel Napier was this poor unfortunate woman who had been bullied by this new police and crime commissioner. "That was the way they presented it." In June Mrs Napier announced her retirement with immediate effect after a 30-year career in policing, only for it to emerge that she had been forced out after a series of rows with Mr Johnston. It was revealed that Mr Johnston ordered Mrs Napier to "retire or be removed" as he believed her managerial style was "unacceptably dismissive, abrupt and unhelpful". The case highlighted the wide-ranging powers enjoyed by PCCs to dismiss chief constables and prompted an inquiry by the committee. In her evidence to MPs, Mrs Napier accused Mr Johnston of "menacing and bullying" her out of her job. She said he came to her office and read out a document issuing an ultimatum - leave or face being forced out. In a subsequent report, the Gwent PCC was criticised by the committee for what they called "this disdainful attitude towards scrutiny by Parliament, as well as an indication of a clear over-sensitivity to criticism". They pointed out that Mr Johnston had been elected by less than 8% of voters in Gwent and "had managed to side-step the statutory arrangements for local scrutiny of his decision to sack the chief constable". However, Mr Johnston said he believes the commissioners are "not accountable to members of Parliament". He added: "A message back for Keith Vaz [chair of the committee], I did not side-step any procedures, I followed the procedures to the letter of the law."

The commissioner who investigates complaints against MLAs believes the public is losing confidence in the Stormont complaints system. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A police and crime commissioner (PCC) who ordered his chief constable to "retire or be removed" said he did not get a fair hearing when he appeared before a committee of MPs.

The pilots spotted the sign drawn into sand on East Fayu Island in Micronesia and alerted the US Coast Guard. It followed a week-long search for Linus and Sabina Jack, both in their 50s, who were reported missing when they failed to reach a nearby island. The couple left Weno Island with limited supplies and no emergency equipment, the Navy said. Teams looking for the couple searched 16,571 square miles, deploying 15 boats and two aircraft crews. A helicopter was sent to fly over East Fayu after a search vessel, British Mariner, reported seeing lights on the uninhabited island. "The Search and Rescue Operation for Linus and Sabina Jack has been successfully completed," said the US Embassy in Kolonia, the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia. "They are found and are waiting for a ship to take them home." It is the second such case this year in the region. In April, three men were rescued from the tiny, uninhabited Micronesian island of Fanadik, after their boat capsized two miles from shore. The men used palm fronds to make a giant 'Help' sign in the sand and used their lifejackets to signal. They were rescued by a US Navy search team after three days. Make a sign: Writing in the sand worked in this case, but if there are large palm fronds, tree branches or even trunks, they will be more visible and more likely to survive an incoming tide. Find a water source: Drinkable water is more important than anything else, without it you will die within days. Use any kind of container you can find or make to store rainwater, and large leaves to help catch as much as possible. Inland streams may provide a fresh water source. Find food: A desert island can be a plentiful source of food, as long as you take some basic precautions. Cook seafood and meat thoroughly, and test food that might be poisonous against the back of your hand or outer lip, to see if it produces a reaction. Build a shelter: Staying off the ground is important, to avoid snakes. Build your shelter in a clearing and cover it well - you may be on a tropical island but being soaked by rain can lead to hypothermia. If you can salvage any kind of netting, use it to protect yourself from mosquitoes. Avoid injury: Treating yourself for a wound is usually much harder than avoiding one in the first place, especially if it turns septic. If you can salvage or make shoes, do so. Try to avoid walking around in bare feet or taking unnecessary risks. Armitage saw off competition from poets including Wole Soyinka and AE Stallings, securing 1,221 of the 3,340 votes cast. He will replace Geoffrey Hill in the role. A new poet is appointed every four years. Seamus Perry, Professor of English Literature at the university, said he was "delighted" with the appointment. He said: "Mr Armitage is a distinguished poet and we expect a full house at his inaugural lecture next term. "We would like to thank Geoffrey Hill for his fascinating and entertaining lectures during his five years in the post. He will be a hard act to follow." Previous holders of the post include John Keble, Matthew Arnold, W.H. Auden, Robert Graves, Seamus Heaney, Paul Muldoon, and Christopher Ricks. They have advised residents to stay inside their properties and keep all windows and doors closed. Four fire crews are in attendance at the incident. A number of people nearby are being moved from their homes. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said on Thursday night it appeared a contractor may have ruptured a gas main. They received a call to attend the incident at Mull Road at about 21:40 BST. "Thankfully it is an unignited leak, so it has not gone on fire," NIFRS Group Commander Dermot Rooney told BBC Radio Ulster. "The police are managing the public safety by a cordon and by asking people to remain indoors and keep their windows and doors closed. "We and Firmus Energy will be using gas monitoring equipment to monitor the concentrations of gas in the atmosphere, we also have fire appliances there in case the gas leak would ignite."

Two people have been rescued from an uninhabited Pacific island after a US Navy helicopter spotted their SOS sign. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Simon Armitage has been appointed Professor of Poetry at Oxford University. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Police have said there is a "major gas leak" in the Stiles Way area of Antrim.

The 2013 champion plays world number 58 Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan in round one on Tuesday. And the Scot has been boosted by his first titles on clay in Munich and Madrid, followed by his fourth on the grass of Queen's Club. "I think in any sport, winning gives you confidence," said the 28-year-old, seeded third. "This year I've won a lot of matches, more than I ever have in my career to this point in a season." Media playback is not supported on this device Murray fell at the quarter-final stage against Grigor Dimitrov when defending his Wimbledon title last year but is widely tipped to challenge again with 41 match wins already in 2015. "I'm certainly not getting carried away," he added. "I know how difficult these events are to win. "I just concentrate on the first match and try my best to get through that one. "I enjoy playing in the high pressure situations. You know, that's really what I play for now. I enjoy these events. I prepare extremely hard for them. "I feel like I'm coming into the event as best prepared as I can be." Two-time champion Rafael Nadal is a potential quarter-final opponent for Murray and the Spaniard feels better placed to challenge than in recent years. Nadal, 29, has lost in the fourth, first and second round over the last three years, but showed he is in good form this year with victory on grass in Stuttgart two weeks ago. "I feel good," he said. "Winning a tournament on grass after five years is a good moment for me and a special one. "I am practising well this week. Let's see if I am able to compete well. I'm just happy to be here healthy, that's the most important thing. "Last year I was better, in 2012 and 2013 I couldn't play well here. I had too many problems with the knees." Seven-time champion and second seed Roger Federer is in the same half of the draw, and says he is benefiting from the introduction of an extra week of grass-court tennis between the French Open and Wimbledon. "It's probably been the best preparation I've ever had for Wimbledon, for obvious reasons, because we have a week more on the grass," said the 33-year-old Swiss, who won the Halle Open in Germany for an eighth time last week. "I'm sure I'm not the only one saying that this year. I'm sure everybody will say the same. "Winning Halle has given me the extra confidence I guess it's going to take me to win this title here." The 23-year-old was part of France's squad at the 2014 Fifa World Cup and helped the side to reach the quarter-finals in Brazil. Griezmann, who had been with the Basque club for 10 years, has signed a six-year contract with the Spanish champions. He joins Mario Mandzukic in signing for Atletico this summer. The French international was replaced by Michel Vorm after 35 minutes of the game at Goodison Park. Spurs conceded after five minutes against Everton when Ross Barkley's free-kick sneaked past Lloris. Lloris, 29, could miss Spurs' next four league games against Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Stoke and Sunderland. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Britain's Andy Murray will head into Wimbledon in confident mood after claiming three titles in two months. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Atletico Madrid have signed winger Antoine Griezmann from Real Sociedad for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £24m. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will be out for four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury during the 1-1 draw with Everton on Saturday.

Roofe has joined for an undisclosed fee understood to be about £3m, a club-record sale for the U's. The 23-year-old started his career at West Brom, who are owed a share of the transfer fee due to a sell-on clause. Grimes, 20, has struggled to break into the Swansea first team, making only one Premier League start. The England Under-21 international joins up with former Swans boss Garry Monk, who signed him as a teenager from League Two side Exeter City for £1.75m in January 2015. He played 13 times for Blackburn Rovers during a loan spell last season. Roofe scored 18 goals in 40 league games for Oxford last season to help the U's earn promotion to League One, and he also contributed nine assists. The Walsall-born player joined Oxford on an initial loan deal in February 2015, before making the move permanent in May of that year. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. Gary Convie and Eamon Fox were shot as they sat eating lunch in a car at a building site on North Queen Street. Prosecutors told Belfast Magistrates Court current proceedings against Mark Campbell and James Smyth were to be ended on a without prejudice basis. It means the pair remain subject to a future report and could yet go on trial for the May 1994 killings. Legal sources claimed the development was due to the delay in progressing a linked case against a so-called loyalist supergrass charged with more than 200 offences. Mr Campbell, 43, of Canning Place, Belfast, and 49-year-old Mr Smyth, from Forthriver Link in the city, were also jointly charged with attempting to murder a third man, Donal Laverty, in the same attack and possessing a Sten submachine gun and ammunition with intent to endanger life. They were arrested and charged last year by detectives investigating a campaign of murder and serious crime committed by the Ulster Volunteer Force. The case is connected to ongoing criminal proceedings against Gary Haggarty, an alleged UVF commander-turned assisting offender. Mr Haggarty, 43, is facing 212 charges, including five counts of murder, six attempted murders, 31 conspiracies to murder, four kidnappings, six false imprisonments and five hijackings. Around 10,000 pages of evidence has been amassed in the case against him - much of it believed to be based on his own police interviews. Back in January 2010 he agreed to become an assisting offender under the terms of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act. But efforts to have Mr Haggarty returned for trial have been repeatedly put on hold as his legal team battles to gain full access to his interview material. At previous hearings a lawyer for Mr Campbell and Mr Smyth claimed their case could be delayed by up to two years due to the reliance on evidence from the supergrass. The two defendants were in court on Thursday as a judge was told of the decision to withdraw all charges against them without prejudice to any future prosecution. The case against them can still be resurrected by the alternative process of an indictable summons. Eamon Fox and Gary Convie were from County Armagh. Mr Fox, who was 44, had six children. Mr Convie was 24 and a father of one.

Leeds have signed Oxford United forward Kemar Roofe on a four-year deal and brought in Swansea midfielder Matt Grimes on a season-long loan. [NEXT_CONCEPT] All charges have been withdrawn against two men accused of the double murder of Catholic workmen 21 years ago.

Jack Clifford, Ollie Devoto and Paul Hill could make their debuts in what will be Jones' first match in charge. Uncapped duo Maro Itoje and Elliot Daly will travel to Edinburgh as reserves. Saracens' Itoje may yet feature in the match-day squad, with Courtney Lawes battling a hamstring injury. Assistant coach Steve Borthwick told BBC Sport that Northampton lock Lawes did not train on Tuesday but was hopeful he would play. "Courtney is working hard on his recovery. He was working well with the physios and hopefully he'll be fit and healthy for Saturday," said the former England second-rower. Sale forward Josh Beaumont, one of seven uncapped players in England's original 33-man squad, is one of the eight to return to their clubs this weekend. Kieran Brookes (Northampton Saints), Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs), Matt Kvesic (Gloucester Rugby), Matt Mullan (Wasps), Sam Hill (Exeter Chiefs), Semesa Rokoduguni (Bath Rugby) and Marland Yarde (Harlequins) have also been freed up to play in the Premiership. England have a new coach, and a new captain in Dylan Hartley, and will aim to atone for becoming the first host nation to fail to progress beyond the World Cup group stages in 2015. The statistics bode well for Jones, as Scotland have not beaten England in their last eight attempts since 2008, with one draw in 2010. Scotland have only won their first game of the Six Nations once, in 2006, and have not scored a try against England at Murrayfield since 2004. Backs: Mike Brown (Harlequins), Danny Care (Harlequins), Ollie Devoto (Bath Rugby), Owen Farrell (Saracens), George Ford (Bath Rugby), Alex Goode (Saracens), Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby), Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs), Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby), Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers). Forwards: Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers), Jack Clifford (Harlequins), Jamie George (Saracens), Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints), James Haskell (Wasps), Paul Hill (Northampton Saints), George Kruis (Saracens), Joe Launchbury (Wasps), Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints), Joe Marler (Harlequins), Chris Robshaw (Harlequins), Billy Vunipola (Saracens), Mako Vunipola (Saracens). The Welsh government said it was "minded to grant" an application to allow the firm behind the plans to take over common land for the Circuit of Wales in Ebbw Vale. It said outstanding issues with the rights of commoners must be resolved before a formal decision was made. The Heads of the Valleys Development Company (HOTVDC) welcomed the move. The development comes after a public inquiry in March examined the firm's request to take over 250 hectares (600 acres) of common land. The HOTVDC said the latest announcement from Rebecca Evans, the deputy minister for farming and food, meant it could now exercise agreements already in place with commoners, which includes providing replacement land. Its chief executive Michael Carrick said: "This is an important step in the process to de-register the common land and we will continue to work towards a successful conclusion in 2015." The development planned for Rassau aims to create 6,000 jobs and is set to host the MotoGP from 2017. HOTVDC has said it has Asian financial backers for the project, which has a £200m private finance target to get it off the ground. The rest of the money is expected to come from Welsh government support and local authorities. Blaenau Gwent council has previously called the racetrack a world class development which could "truly transform Blaenau Gwent and the local economy".

England have sent eight players back to their clubs as coach Eddie Jones confirmed his squad of 23, plus two travelling reserves, for the Six Nations match against Scotland. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Plans for a £325m motor racing track in Blaenau Gwent have moved a step forward.

Annie Maunder worked alongside her husband, Edward Walter Maunder, at the end of the 19th Century. They recorded dark spots that pepper the sun and their name is still well known in scientific circles today. Derry City and Strabane District Council granted funding for a plaque on Monday. More on Annie Maunder and other female pioneers of science: Annie Maunder went on many scientific expeditions to observe eclipses around the turn of the century, often as the only woman. She travelled to Lapland, India, Algiers, Mauritius and Labrador. She even designed her own camera to take spectacular pictures of the Sun, including the first photograph ever of streamers from the Sun's outer layer, or corona. In 1892, the names of Annie Russell, her maiden name, and fellow Greenwich astronomer Alice Everett were put forward to become fellows of the Royal Astronomical Society. However, they failed to gain enough of the popular vote in a secret ballot and were rejected. Leo Enright, a space expert, told BBC Radio Foyle: "Annie deserves this recognition. "Her and Alice Everett blazed a light across the sky in the late 1800s as astronomers. They explored the night sky and developed a lot of important theories. "A lot of her work is important for climate change today. "Even though she went to Cambridge they wouldn't give her a degree. Women didn't get degrees and there was a lot of frustration in that time period. "It was a big moment when a crater was named after her." Mrs Maunder married Edward Walter Maunder in 1895. In a separate development, four other plaques will also be erected by the Ulster History Circle over the next five years. They include: Irish poet Francis Ledwidge, EH Doherty, founder of the Féis Dhoíre Cholmcílle , Brigadier General Ambrose Ricardo who co-founded the Londonderry Féis and teacher and composer Dorothy Parke. Thirteen received jail terms of between one and eight years, some suspended, according to Belgian news service Belga. One member of the group was sentenced to community service. The group are said to have made around 2,000 fake documents. The documents were used by Salah Abdeslam, a suspect of the November 2015 attacks in Paris, and Najim Laachraoui, who blew himself up at Brussels Airport in March 2016. The Islamic State group took responsibility for the attacks in both countries. However, the ID forgers were not prosecuted for terrorism as they were not known to have been aware of the intentions of those who bought their work. Abdeslam, the main surviving suspect from the Paris attacks, fled France after 130 people were killed in a series of coordinated suicide bombs and shootings. Following an international manhunt, Abdeslam was arrested in Brussels in March and, the following month, transferred to France, where he has kept silent. His precise role in the attacks is unclear, although investigators believe he may have driven the three bombers who attacked the Stade de France stadium. A passport for a 25-year-old Syrian was found at the stadium after the explosions, and authorities later said they believed it to be a fake. A passport bearing the same name and data - but a different image - was later found on another migrant, suggesting the documents originated from a counterfeiter. It is not clear if these documents were produced by the same gang. The Belgium attacks - consisting of two suicide bombs at Brussels Airport and one at Maalbeek metro station - killed more than 30 people and injured hundreds.

A plaque is to be erected in Northern Ireland to honour a Strabane astronomer who has a crater on the moon named after her. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A Belgian court convicted 14 people on Thursday of falsifying identity documents, some of which were sold to Islamist militants involved in terror attacks in Paris and Brussels.

The Scot triumphed at the WGC-HSBC Champions tournament in 2015 then won at the Travelers Championship in 2016. But the world number 44 has not registered a top-10 finish in 2017. "Maybe after last year being so incredible for me, it was inevitable there was going to be a slight downturn," Knox told BBC Scotland. "I haven't played as well, but I don't feel any different, to be honest. I don't feel my game has dropped any. "Golf's a funny old game as everybody knows; the line is so small between playing well and not playing well. Right now I'm just not getting the most out of my rounds. "I'm hitting the ball well, I've maybe just got to take care of a few more putts and avoid the silly mistakes that creep in. I'm very optimistic that things are going to turn around very soon." The 32-year-old is in Paris to compete in the European Tour's French Open at Le Golf National, which is also the venue for the 2018 Ryder Cup. Inverness-born Knox narrowly missed out on selection for Team Europe in 2016 and is determined to do what it takes to be one of Thomas Bjorn's picks next year. "It's exciting to come to Europe for a month," said Knox, who is normally based in Florida. "I won't be playing the Irish Open because we're going to spend a week in Italy on holiday to keep my wife happy. I'm very much looking forward to this week and then the Scottish Open and the Open Championship. It would be great to peak for those events. "It's obviously my goal to make the Ryder Cup team, and with Le Golf National being the venue for it, I thought it would be great to come and give it a go - the course looks really good. "Just standing around at the 18th, it's a nice little area where you can see a bunch of holes and I can just imagine how good the atmosphere will be come Ryder Cup time because there will be so many people around those holes. "They have a lot of water around them so there's going to be a lot of risk-reward, so I think it's going to be a fantastic venue." Hillwalkers are encouraged to leave such details with family, friends or another contact in case they get into difficulty on a walk or climb. But rescue teams and police said they have been involved in searches where this has not happened. In a joint message, they have asked people to enjoy the hills safely. Supt Colin Gough, of Police Scotland, said: "We do not want to put anybody off these great outdoor experiences. "We are all, however, increasingly challenged by searches for people who have left minimal or no information regarding their intentions. "We know that not everyone will want to leave a written route card, but we are asking the hill-going public, and even those on lower level rambles, to make sure that somebody knows where they are going, so that we have a better idea where to look for them if they are overdue." Scottish Mountain Rescue, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Police Scotland and Mountaineering Scotland have issued the joint statement following what they described as a "spate of mountain rescues". Damien Oliver, assistant director for aviation for the MCA said: "In the last few weeks there have been a number of helicopter rescues carried out in the Scottish mountains in response to people who have become injured, lost and at risk of exposure. "The UK Coastguard helicopters are equipped to fly in the most hostile of conditions in support of the invaluable work of Scotland's volunteer mountain rescue experts. "So it's vital that we get the message out to everyone who's planning to go into the mountains to please check the weather conditions for your area before you go and make sure you're well equipped. "Tell someone your planned route and what time you will be expected back. If you do get into trouble call 999 immediately and ask for the police." Mountaineering Scotland said it has guidance for walkers on its website.

Russell Knox believes playing in Europe over the next month can help him rediscover the form that won him two titles in a year. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Mountain rescue teams are being "increasingly challenged" by searches for people who leave little or no information of their routes.

Firefighters and police officers were involved in the rescue on Rivergate, close to the police station, shortly after 20:00 BST on Sunday. The mucky ducklings were scooped out of the water using a jug and put in a box. A Cambridgeshire Fire Service spokesman said all the birds were fine and were released "to a safe location in the wild". Saudi's General Authority of Civil Aviation also ordered its offices to to be closed within 48 hours. In a statement, the authority also said licences granted to Qatar Airways' employees would be withdrawn. Saudi Arabia had already suspended flights to and from Qatar on Monday, amid a diplomatic row between the kingdom and Qatar. Qatar Airways is wholly owned by the Qatari government. The airline group employs more than 40,000 people worldwide. The chief executive of Qatar Airways, Akbar al-Baker, is also a non-executive director of Heathrow Airport Holdings, which operates London's biggest airport. Saudi Arabia and several other countries have cut ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism in the Gulf region. Other neighbours, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have closed their airspace to Qatari planes. Six countries - Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Yemen, Libya's eastern-based government and the Maldives - cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on Monday. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have given Qatari nationals two weeks to leave and banned their own citizens from travelling to Qatar. Doha, Qatar's capital, is a major hub for international flight connections. Other airlines affected by the airspace restrictions include Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates. When avoiding Saudi Arabia, their massive - and only - neighbour, Qatar's planes are having to take more indirect routes, leading to longer flight times.

Ten ducklings had to be rescued after becoming trapped in a drain on a busy Peterborough road. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Saudi Arabia's aviation authority has formally withdrawn Qatar's licence to land and fly in the country.

On the frozen ground, a little way off, was a yellow construction worker's hard hat that looked like it had been crushed in a vice. And behind me were two very large polar bears. Fortunately Arktos and Walker were watching from a securely locked area of their enclosure at the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig, near Aviemore. They were also more interested in the treats their keepers had for them than my guided tour of their paddock, and their toys - hard hats being among their favourites. The park has been home to Walker since 2010 after arriving from Rhenen Zoo in the Netherlands. For a time he shared the enclosure with Mercedes, an aged female who had been relocated to the Highlands after 25 years at Edinburgh Zoo. She grumpily ruled the roost over the then two-year-old boy bear. Mercedes first arrived in Scotland after being captured rather than being shot in Canada in 1984. During her years in Edinburgh, she reared two cubs, both sired by her partner Barney, who was born at Whipsnade Zoo. After the death of Barney in 1996, Mercedes lived by herself and was moved to the Highland Wildlife Park's larger enclosure in 2009. Shortly before Mercedes' arrival, the park saw visitor numbers soar following the public unveiling of three rare Amur tiger cubs. In the space of six months in 2009, the site had a record-breaking 80,000 visits. In the whole of the previous year it had 65,000 visits. Polar bear cubs will surely have a similar effect on entries. In April 2011, at the age of 30, Mercedes died. The following year Vienna Zoo's Arktos arrived at the park as a companion for Walker. A year older than Walker, Arktos is seen by park staff as a potential mate for a female. Following a process, a female has been selected. Victoria is an 18-year-old bear from Aalborg Zoo in Denmark. She previously gave birth to cubs in 2008. Victoria and her first cub, Milak, could be viewed online via a webcam set up in the maternity den. Last December, Milak was transported to a zoo in Quebec as part of an exchange scheme designed to raise numbers of captive polar bears in Canada. Now the Highland Wildlife Park is pushing ahead with its plans to raise its own cubs. If successful, the park could have some much smaller, and less formidable, paw prints in the snow. Bomb disposal experts were called to Sackers in Great Blakenham after staff found three devices at about 12:00 GMT. Suffolk Police said the bombs, believed to be used for training exercises, did not contain explosives. David Dodds, Sackers managing director, said he was "gobsmacked" as to why someone would take the bombs to a scrap metal site. "It's thanks to the vigilance of the staff that they were spotted," he said. "As soon as they saw one everything was quarantined and the police were called. "It was a bit daunting." More bombs were discovered at about 15:00. Police said the bombs posed no threat to members of the public. Mr Dodds said: "We think they were tracer bombs which were used during World War Two for training purposes. "They held a very small explosive, so on impact the bomb would let off a puff of smoke so the pilot could see where it landed."

The paw print in the snow was bigger than my head. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Several bombs thought to be from World War Two have been found among scrap metal at a recycling site near Ipswich.

The city is hosting the event on Friday for the fourth time. This year marks the 21st anniversary of the awards, which were established by Kanya King MBE in 1996. Thousand are expected to attend the show at the SSE Hydro to celebrate the best in urban music from the past 12 months. Organisers said the event would recognise the achievements of artists in musical genres ranging from soul and reggae to hip hop, grime and Afrobeats. Craig David, whose appearance marks a major comeback to the awards for the singer is nominated for Best Male and Best Song. He said: "I first performed at the Mobo Awards 16 years ago and walked away with three awards that night. "I'm back with new music and it's only right that I celebrate this by joining Mobo as they celebrate their 21st birthday." Laura Mvula, the Birmingham soul singer, has four nominations for Best Female, Best Album for The Dreaming Room, Best R&B/Soul Act and Best Video for Phenomenal Woman. She said: "I'm so thrilled to be back in Glasgow performing on the Mobo Awards stage. "The Mobos are one of the few music events that have really championed and supported urban music from gospel to grime, so it's an honour to be taking part once again." Also nominated is rapper Tinie Tempah for Best Male and Best Song for Girls Like, featuring Zara Larsson, and Lady Leshurr for Best Female Act, as well as Popcaan who is up for Best Reggae Act along with Alkaline, Kranium, Protoje and Spice. Artists who have previously performed at the awards include Rihanna, Amy Winehouse, Grace Jones and Scotland's Emeli Sande, who won both Best Female and Best Album in 2012. Pole vaulter Anzhelika Sidorova, sprinter Kristina Sivkova and hammer thrower Aleksei Sokirskii all met the "exceptional eligibility criteria". Russia's athletics federation remains suspended from international competition after claims of state-sponsored doping. Sidorova, Sivkova and Sokirskii would compete as neutral athletes. Their participation in competitions is still subject to approval by the organisers of individual events. The three could compete in the European Indoor Championships in Belgrade and European Throwing Cup next month. Long jumper Darya Klishina and sprinter Yulia Stepanova had previously been declared eligible and will remain so. The IAAF has received 48 applications from Russian athletes to compete independently, 28 of which were endorsed by Russia's athletics federation. In a statement, the IAAF said six applications had been declined, but did not give the names of the athletes in question. Russian officials say they do not expect any more of their athletes to be cleared for the European Indoors as they expect the remaining rulings "no earlier than the middle of March". IAAF president Lord Coe said: "The application process to compete internationally as neutral athletes is about our desire to support the hopes and aspirations of all clean athletes including Russian athletes who have been failed by their national system. "While prioritising applications based upon the entry deadlines of the competitions concerned, the primary responsibility of the doping review board must always be to safeguard the integrity of competition." Before last summer's Olympic Games in Rio, the governing body outlined "strict criteria" any Russian athletes must meet if they wanted to take part in the Games. Only US-based Klishina was able to meet the criteria - and she entered as a neutral.

Artists including Craig David, Laura Mvula and Tinie Tempah are set to take to the stage in Glasgow for the annual Mobo Awards. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Three Russian athletes have been cleared to return to competition by the IAAF's doping review board.

Typically, civilian staff carry out roles that assist front line policing, but are not themselves PSNI officers. Such staff are expected to follow the Civil Service Code of Ethics, and can be suspended while potential misconduct allegations are investigated. The details of the suspension costs are contained in a Freedom of Information request, seen by the BBC. It shows how the suspensions, which happened between April 2014 and September 2015, cost a total of £519,623. That total includes salaries, national insurance and pension contributions. A PSNI spokeswoman told the BBC: "Examples of issues where a member of staff may be suspended include alcohol and substance misuse, theft or fraud, assault or threatening behaviour, or misuse of computer systems." She added: "Suspension, in itself, is not regarded as a disciplinary action and does not involve any prejudgement, or imply that any misconduct has taken place. It is regarded as a neutral act to enable an investigation of the allegation to be made." UUP Policing Board member Ross Hussey described the cost as "quite a considerable amount of money". "I would rather see that invested in policing, rather than having people sitting at home not actually doing anything," said Mr Hussey. The document also says that "at some point" within the same time frame, a total of 51 ranked PSNI officers were also suspended on full pay. The most senior officer was a chief inspector, who remains suspended. Others included four inspectors, seven sergeants and 39 constables. It does not detail how much those suspensions have cost the force. In terms of the total bill, Mr Hussey estimated that it would be about £1,500,000. "We can't have police officers suspended for in excess of six months or seven months a year. That just can't be the case and nor can we afford it any longer." Assistant Chief Constable Martin Hamilton told the BBC's Good Morning Ulster programme the PSNI make every attempt to prioritise these cases. He said the cost of suspending staff was so high because they received full pay, national insurance and pension contributions in their absence. "There's a big emphasis on clearing these cases as quickly as possible, but there is also an emphasis on dealing with other crimes", he told the BBC. He said, in many cases, staff were re-deployed and were only suspended where gross misconduct was suspected. He is believed to have been walking along the carriageway at about 02:00 BST when he was hit by a car travelling northbound. He was then struck by three other cars travelling southbound, police said. The motorway was closed in both directions for several hours between Ramsbottom and Bury junctions but has now fully reopened. Emergency services have been at the scene overnight and investigation work is being carried out. Police said the victim had been identified and his family had been informed. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and remains in police custody. Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage to contact them. The Royals have now received clearance from the Football Association and US Soccer Federation. London-born Stobbs played for Chelsea Ladies before enrolling at university in New York in 2012. "Amber is a player we believe can compete in WSL 1 and score goals," boss Kelly Chambers told Reading's website.

The suspension on full pay of 16 civilian PSNI staff has cost the force more than £500,000. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A man has died after being hit by four cars as he walked on the M66 motorway near Bury. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Women's Super League One newcomers Reading have completed the signing of forward Amber Stobbs from US club Washington Spirit.

The Japanese carmaker sold 7.5 million in the first three quarters of 2015, beating Volkswagen's 7.43 million and General Motors' 7.2 million. After six months of the year, VW was ahead of Toyota, in pole position for the first time. VW's emissions scandal emerged towards the end of September. The discovery of software that was able to mislead emissions tests on diesel cars may have more effect on VW's sales in the remainder of the year. Toyota's sales for the first nine months were 1.5% below the level at the same stage last year. Toyota first overtook GM to take the top slot in 2008 and has kept it every year since, except 2011 when GM was the top seller after a tsunami in north-eastern Japan disrupted Toyota's production. Separately, there was relief for General Motors on Sunday when it reached an agreement with the United Auto Workers union, averting a threatened strike. Details of the four-year labour deal were not released. It will now go to a vote of UAW leaders and then the union's 52,700 workers at GM. "We believe that this agreement will present stable long-term significant wage gains and job security commitments to UAW members now and in the future," said UAW president Dennis Williams. The union had threatened that it would terminate its existing contract at midnight Eastern time on Sunday, meaning there could have been a strike. Protests against the move led to looting in parts of the country, with shops attacked and roads blocked. Some cash machines on Thursday were still issuing the old 100-bolivar notes, hours before they expired. President Nicolas Maduro said new higher-denomination bills would be fully distributed in January. He has closed the borders with Brazil and Colombia until Sunday to stop "mafias" hoarding the currency abroad. Anger over the move led to skirmishes in six cities on Friday, the Associated Presss reported the authorities as saying, with 32 people being taken into custody and one injured. The sense of frustration has been compounded because there has been no official explanation as to why bank branches throughout Venezuela do not yet appear to have the larger denomination bank notes intended to replace 100-bolivar notes. The opposition argues the currency initiative is another sign that President Maduro is ruining the economy and must be ousted. Venezuelans have been queuing outside banks after they were given 72 hours to exchange the 100-bolivar note for new larger denomination notes and coins. The 100-bolivar note is worth just two US cents on the black market. Venezuelans mock 'useless' banknote What's behind the crisis in Venezuela? Some people on Thursday still received the 100-bolivar notes when they withdrew money at ATMs, then immediately had to queue up again to re-deposit the soon-to-expire notes. "I don't get the joke," office worker Yarelis Carrero, who lives in the capital Caracas, told the AFP news agency. "When you withdraw cash at the ATMs, they give you 100-bolivar bills. And you can't get the new ones inside the bank, either." Another bank customer said no-one had seen the new bank notes yet. "A guy I know who works for an armoured truck company said even they haven't seen them. Pure lies!" Saul Bernal said. But President Maduro praised Venezuelans for their understanding in a televised address on Thursday. "This is a big effort we're doing to tackle so many evils and tricks. We're burning the hands of the mafia," he said, quoted by Reuters news agency. He said the new bills were already being distributed and would be fully circulated in January. However, the replacement bills have yet to be seen in the streets. He also extended the border closure with Colombia and Brazil - in place since Tuesday - by another 72 hours. Central Bank data suggests there are more than six billion 100-bolivar notes in circulation, making up almost half of all currency. Buying almost anything with cash means a dangerous exercise carting around hundreds or thousands of bank notes in a country where robbery and violent crime is rife, says the BBC's South America correspondent Wyre Davies. President Maduro has blamed currency speculators and gangsters in neighbouring Colombia for inflation that has reached 500%. Economic experts, however, say the measure to take the note out of circulation will have little positive effect on the country's chronic economic and political problems.

Toyota has returned to the top slot in global vehicle sales after releasing figures for the first nine months of the year. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Venezuela's highest denomination banknote has ceased to be legal tender, in a move that has caused cash chaos and long queues at banks.

Refuse workers have been taking action in a dispute over job losses with the action now in its sixth week. It has led to rubbish mounting up on streets across the city, with Birmingham City Council facing a huge backlog. The authority said its recovery plan was aiming to deal with "100 per cent of wards by the end of the week". See more updates on this story and others across Birmingham and the Black Country here A council spokesperson said: "We are now well into our recovery plan to address the backlog of waste caused by the ongoing industrial dispute. "As of yesterday, we have visited approximately two-thirds of the city's 8,200 streets. "We are adopting a different approach that does not involve the regular collection schedules, with the aim of having dealt with 100 per cent of wards by the end of the week ahead." On Avon Street, in Sparkhill, bags of waste were piled up on the pavement, with waste, including nappies, spilling from torn bin bags. Resident William Turner, 73, who has lived on the street for 34 years, said the bins have not been collected for three weeks. "It's unhealthy and dangerous," he said. "They ask us to leave it out and then don't collect it. The council tax is being paid and up to date [but the service] is below zero. I would like to see a refund with some interest." Mr Turner, who said he supports the refuse workers, added the two sides must now come together to reach a resolution. The conflict centres on restructuring plans that trade union Unite says are threatening the jobs of more than 120 refuse collectors. The council says plans will modernise the service and save £5m a year. On Monday the union said there had been further contact with the council, which had been positive, but there was no breakthrough in finding a resolution. Krisztián Gyöngyi was tracking animals in the Akagera National Park when he was killed, African Parks added. It did not give more details, but rhinos usually charge and kill people with their horn. Eastern black rhinos became extinct in Rwanda about a decade ago, and were reintroduced in May. African Parks brought 20 rhinos from South Africa to the Akagera National Park. The death of Mr Gyöngyi, who was from Hungary, was "very tragic" and a "huge loss", African Parks CEO Peter Fearnhead said in a statement. He was a rhino specialist with more than five years' experience, and was instrumental in supporting efforts to reintroduce the black rhino to Rwanda, Mr Fearnhead said. In the 1970s, more than 50 black rhinos lived in the Akagera National Park, but their numbers fell as a result of wide-scale poaching. The last confirmed sighting of the species was in 2007 until African Parks reintroduced them in May after taking steps to improve security at the reserve.

A council has pledged to visit all streets hit by the Birmingham bin strike by the end of the week. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A conservationist who played a key role in reintroducing the eastern black rhino to Rwanda has been killed by one of the animals, a wildlife group says.

Media playback is not supported on this device Chisora threw a table at Whyte in Wednesday's news conference. He has received a two-year ban from boxing, which comes in if he commits another offence, been fined £25,000 and told to pay another £5,000 in costs. The British Boxing Board of Control withdrew their sanction for the fight being for the title, which Whyte keeps. He has not been punished. It remains a WBC world heavyweight title eliminator fight, but the pair will weigh in at different times and not face-off. There will also be a hearing at a later date to discuss any action towards the other people at the melee. During Wednesday's news conference, promoters and coaches sat between the pair but Chisora, 32, picked up the table and threw it at his rival, with security stepping in. That came after Whyte, 28, told Chisora he would attack him after the fight if he saw him. Chisora, who has six defeats from 32 fights, said he was reacting to a threat on his life. The fight was due to be the first British title defence for Whyte, whose only defeat in 20 professional fights was by IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Joshua headlines the Manchester Arena bill on Saturday, when he defends his world title against Eric Molina. Sloan's time of 1:49.17 was 1.76 seconds outside the Irish record he set in April as he was 37th overall with only the top 16 making the semi-finals. His Irish record time would have been 0.01 outside a qualifying spot. Sloan's team-mate Shane Ryan has progressed to the semi-finals of the 100m backstroke. Ryan clocked 54.33 which was 0.48 outside his national record set last year. Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry finished 24th in the women's 100m breaststroke heats with a time of 1:08.52 which was 1.14 seconds outside her national record set in April. The man, aged in his 40s, was found dead at a house in Thornton Road, Morecambe, at about 22:00 GMT on Friday. An investigation is under way after police were called by paramedics. A woman had also apparently taken the substance but survived and is helping officers with their inquiries, Lancashire Police said. Legal highs produce the same, or similar effects, to drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy, but are not controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act. They cannot be sold for human consumption, but are often given labels such as "plant food" to get around the law. Recent studies have shown deaths linked to the substances are increasing.

Dereck Chisora's fight against British heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte on Saturday in Manchester will go ahead - but will no longer be for the title. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Bangor swimmer Jordan Sloan exited from the 200m freestyle heats in disappointing fashion at the World Championships in Budapest. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A man has died after taking a so-called legal high in Lancashire, police have said.

The Blues host San Marino side La Fiorita at Windsor Park on 27/28 June with the return leg on 4/5 July. In the Europa League qualifiers Crusaders take on Latvians FK Liepaja and Ballymena meet Odd BK of Norway. Coleraine's opponents FC Haugesund are also from Norway while Derry City go up against FC Midtjylland of Denmark. The Europa League first qualifying round games will be played on 29 June and 6 July. If the Blues progress they will play the 1967 European Cup winners in Belfast on 11/12 July with the second leg at Celtic Park on 18/19 July. The 11/12 July date is problematic as it coincides with the 'Twelfth' marches in Northern Ireland and an alternative arrangement is likely to be sought. It would be a first meeting between the Blues and Celtic. Celtic defeated Irish League opposition in Belfast four years ago with a 3-0 win over Cliftonville in a Champions League qualifier. The Scottish government had suggested hospitals consider a temporary suspension of the "mesh" procedure. And several patients had said the implants had destroyed their quality of life and caused excruciating pain. But Cochrane Collaboration scientists said their analysis of 81 studies found such problems were rare. They said the procedure was generally safe in the short to medium term but admitted there was a lack of long-term data and said more figures were needed to be sure of safety beyond five years after surgery. According to the group, some 14,000 procedures are carried out in England each year to treat stress incontinence - an involuntary leak of urine when pressure builds in the bladder - for example during coughing and sneezing. About six million women suffer from this across the UK, many affected after childbirth. The operation involves inserting a sling implant made of artificial mesh to support the muscles of the bladder. But a growing number of problems reported by patients - such as the mesh eroding and damaging nearby tissues - led doctors to think again. Hundreds of implant-related claims have been brought to the Scottish courts, with cases also seen in the US and Canada. Meanwhile, figures from the UK regulator, the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency), show there have been 124 adverse reactions reported about mesh implants since the beginning of this year. And experts acknowledge this may not reveal the full extent of problem, as some women do not report the issues they face. But the Cochrane group said its research showed the complication rate is low. And the researchers said most people who had had the procedure felt their quality of life had improved. They said women should be able to make an informed choice, taking all the risks into account. But Kath Sansom, a freelance journalist who lives in Cambridgeshire, said she experienced almost constant burning pain after going through the procedure last year. She told the BBC: "Pre-op I was a super-fit mum... now it's as though I am trapped in the body of an 80-year-old. "I feel like I'm being cut with cheese wire. "The operation has succeeded in so much as I'm not incontinent any more... but my quality of life has been destroyed." And Kate Langley, a preschool play worker who lives near Eastbourne, Sussex, said she had been in and out of hospital since having the operation, with complications giving her crippling pain. Ms Langley told the BBC: "I'm screaming sometimes I'm in so much pain... and financially we're in massive debt because I haven't been able to work." She said it had also taken a toll on her marriage. "It's hard if you don't really have a love life," she said. Scottish ministers are awaiting the results of an inquiry likely to be published in the autumn and to include evidence gathered by the Cochrane group. Most women are advised to try non-surgical therapy first, including pelvic floor exercises to strengthen key muscles. But if this fails, an operation is often the next option.

Linfield will face Scottish giants Celtic if they beat SP La Fiorita in the first qualifying round of the Champions League. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Independent experts are reassuring women a common type of surgery for urinary incontinence is safe and effective.

Birmingham led when on-loan Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty slotted in a debut goal, but a glancing Connor Goldson header drew Brighton level. In-form defender Lewis Dunk then rose highest at a corner to nod Brighton ahead shortly after the break. Brighton were rarely troubled late on and remain one point off the top two. Birmingham remain ninth but are now 11 points behind the top six, after wins for Sheffield Wednesday and Derby. Gary Rowett's side have won just twice in 10 matches, while Brighton extended their unbeaten run to eight games. Both Seagulls goals came from Jiri Skalak set-piece deliveries, with both Goldson and Dunk out-jumping their markers to convert fine crosses. Birmingham struggled to create significant chances in the second half as Brighton held on relatively comfortably, and substitute James Wilson should have added a third in the closing stages. Birmingham manager Gary Rowett: Media playback is not supported on this device "I've warned the players if they think they can take their foot off the gas then they'll be coming in on Sundays and their days off. "I think I'd look a bit stupid if I said we could still get into the play-offs now, the gap's 11 points. "I was really pleased with Kyle Lafferty, when I took him off a fan was screaming he was our only chance of a goal, but he hasn't played a lot of football and needs to be fitter." Brighton assistant manager Colin Calderwood: Media playback is not supported on this device "If you really want to go for it you have to chase the three points and get them. Winning tonight helps us but it won't take us up. "We weren't aware of Middlesbrough being 2-0 up at half-time, but whether Middlesbrough win or lose, if we win every game we'll have a chance. Well, we won't have a chance, we'll be up. "Everyone has experienced highs and lows on the final day and we hope to be involved in some of the action towards the end." The militants stormed into Kuda village in Adamawa state on motorbikes and opened fire on women and children at the wake, a witness said. At least 10 people were wounded in the raid, witnesses said. The village is near Sambisa forest, where the militants fled to last year after losing control of urban areas. In December, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari said Boko Haram had been "technically defeated", but the group has continued to carry out hit-and-run raids in the north-east and in neighbouring states. Some 17,000 people have died in the insurgency launched by the militants in 2009 to create an Islamic state, Amnesty International says. 'Boko Haram took my children' Town divided by Boko Haram legacy On patrol against Boko Haram Who are Boko Haram?

Brighton kept the pressure on their Championship automatic promotion rivals with victory at Birmingham, whose hopes of a play-off place all but ended. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Militant Islamist group Boko Haram has shot dead at least 18 people at a funeral wake in north-eastern Nigeria, officials and witnesses have said.

State-owned Indian Airlines and the private carrier Jet Airways will begin the extra flights from Thursday, a government statement said. A number of Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of destabilising the region. Indians are the largest group of migrants in Qatar. The move came after India's Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathy Raju held talks with Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, and assured her that additional flights would be operated to allow Indians who had been unable to book tickets, to return home. The government statement said Air India would run extra flights between the southern city of Trivandrum and Doha from 25 June to 8 July while Jet Airways will operate Mumbai-Doha-Mumbai flights on 22 and 23 June. The research by Harvard academics draws on leaked documents to paint a picture of the way China polices social media. The government and its army of helpers write 488 million fake posts a year, the report said. The profusion of comments on social media sits alongside other efforts, to find and delete content deemed too sensitive for Chinese citizens. The vast majority of the comments and posts made on social media are crafted to look like they come from ordinary people, said the authors of the paper, who were led by Gary King from Harvard's department of government. Many of the posts do not attempt to rebut or argue with critical commenters, they said. "They do not step up to defend the government, its leaders, and their policies from criticism, no matter how vitriolic; indeed, they seem to avoid controversial issues entirely," said the paper. "Letting an argument die, or changing the subject, usually works much better than picking an argument and getting someone's back up," it said. More often Communist Party workers or ordinary citizens employed to post on behalf of the government engage in "cheerleading" about the state's achievements or its history. The helpers are known within China as the "Fifty Cent Party" because of an unsubstantiated rumour that contributors are paid 50 cents for each of their posts. The 488 million posts per year are made more effective by making sure they are added during the busiest times on social media or when a controversial issue is being widely debated. The study used documents and spreadsheets leaked in 2014 that revealed the names and online pseudonyms of people employed by the Chinese authorities to post on the state's behalf. The academics extrapolated from this sample in an attempt to estimate the true scale of official activity on social media sites. There were good psychological reasons for using distraction rather than censorship or counter-arguments, the paper said. "Since censorship alone seems to anger people, the 50c astroturfing program [entailing creation of fake grassroots content] has the additional advantage of enabling the government to actively control opinion without having to censor as much as they might otherwise," the authors concluded.

Two airlines will start operating extra flights to Doha, the Qatar capital to help stranded Indians return home. [NEXT_CONCEPT] China is "flooding" social media with comments by paid supporters in a bid to sway public opinion, a report has said.

Cameron Bancroft and Chris Dent eased any nerves on a variable pitch with an unbeaten opening stand of 137. Earlier, Liam Norwell took the final three Glamorgan wickets for a season's best 6-38 as the visitors made 158. Andrew Salter (31), Graham Wagg (30) and Chris Cooke (23 not out) could not contrive a competitive lead. The clatter of wickets slowed down dramatically after 25 fell on day one, though batting was still difficult early on because of inconsistent bounce, until Bancroft and Dent nearly trebled the previous best stand of 46. It was Gloucestershire's second Championship win of the 2017 campaign, while Glamorgan suffered their third defeat in a row, as the teams now head into the T20 Blast, which begins on Friday, 7 July. Gloucestershire captain Phil Mustard told BBC Radio Bristol: "Cricket is a funny game and I have never been involved in a game quite like that. To be honest, the scores might not suggest it but the pitch was fine. "I thought our bowlers bowled well as a team and we have got the job done today, that is pleasing. It sets us up and pulls things together for the T20." Glamorgan coach Robert Croft told BBC Wales Sport: "The game was nailed on day one, 25 wickets fell and it did everything just enough, it swung, nothing to do with the pitch, it seamed just enough, there was just enough even bounce, and it was two-paced just enough. "Both sides showed it was difficult to bat on and if we'd been none down overnight we could have capitalised. It wasn't to be, but (on the second day) the pitch was a heck of a lot better. "It has been a challenging three weeks but we've got to regroup, reflect on those matches and the two wins before that (so we can) compare and contrast what was good and what wasn't." The pictures reveal the extent of destruction wrought by the group during their 10-month occupation of the Unesco World Heritage site. While some treasured monuments have been destroyed, much of the ancient city's ruins are said to remain intact. Syria's antiquities chief Maamoun Abdulkarim said authorities had been "expecting the worst". But he told the AFP news agency that "the landscape, in general, is in good shape". He was planning to visit the city on Monday and start a survey of the ruins. President Bashar al-Assad hailed the recapture of Palmyra from IS as an "important achievement" in the "war on terrorism". Military sources say the Syrian army now has "full control" after days of fighting backed by Russian air strikes. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Mr Assad, a Kremlin spokesman said. The Kremlin said President Assad knew the Palmyra operation "would have been impossible without Russia's support". Boost in fight against IS Why IS militants destroy ancient sites Palmyra and the logic of loss IS seized the Unesco World Heritage site and modern town in May 2015. Soon after, they killed the archaeologist who looked after the ruins for 40 years. Palmyra is situated in a strategically important area on the road between the capital, Damascus, and the contested eastern city of Deir al-Zour. When IS seized the city it destroyed archaeological sites, provoking global outrage. Two 2,000-year-old temples, an arch and funerary towers were left in ruins. The jihadist group, which has also demolished several pre-Islamic sites in neighbouring Iraq, believes that such structures are idolatrous. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring group, said at least 400 IS fighters were killed in the battle for Palmyra. In a statement released on Saturday, Russia's defence ministry said its strikes hit 158 IS targets, killing more than 100 militants. Palmyra: Blowing ruins to rubble

Gloucestershire eased to a 10-wicket victory well inside two days after being set a modest target of 135 by Glamorgan at Cheltenham. [NEXT_CONCEPT] New images have emerged from Palmyra, hours after Syrian troops recaptured it from the Islamic State group (IS).

The defender, 36, turned down Blues to join local rivals Aston Villa, but Redknapp plans to use the savings on making several additions to his squad. Lazio's Ravel Morrison, who is training with the club, could be among them. "I'm hoping the players I'm going to bring in, with the budget I had for John, will make us a stronger all-round team," he told BBC WM. Former Blues loanee Morrison, 24, has not figured in the Serie A side since April 2016 and played under Redknapp at QPR. Redknapp said he was looking to make "five or six" more signings, after drafting in goalkeeper David Stockdale from Brighton and centre-back Marc Roberts from Barnsley, in a bid to turn Birmingham into promotion contenders after they narrowly avoided relegation last season. However, the 70-year-old insisted the club would spend within their means in the transfer market. "We're not going to be splashing out £15m on players," he said. "We took the Championship goalkeeper of the year on a free transfer, so that's a good start, and then we took Marc Roberts, who I think is an outstanding young centre-half with a big future. "So that's two parts of the jigsaw, and there's another five or six to fill still. When we get them in, I'll be happy with that team." Liniers, in the fifth tier, have been at their home ground since 1987. One half is much shorter than the other, and the Argentine Football Association is threatening closure if it is not corrected by 15 December. Club president Marcelo Gomez said officials realised the field was crooked after seeing aerial images on Google Maps. But manager Cesar Aguirre does not believe it poses a problem. "We've played here for so many years that we've adapted to its shape," he said. "Maybe it's the opposition team who need a couple of minutes to get used to the field. But tactically it does not change much." Liniers vice-president Miguel Narvaez explained how the wonky pitch came to be. "This is a story that began 30 years ago," he said. "In 1984-85, a couple of old visionaries bought seven and a half hectares. "They began the works, they laid the pitch, and at that time there were no lasers. "They pulled the string line and it seems they did it a bit crooked. Now we are now working to fix that." Fifa regulations state that pitch markings should be "rectangular and marked with continuous lines which must not be dangerous".

Birmingham City's failure to sign John Terry could work in the club's favour, says manager Harry Redknapp. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A club in Argentina has been ordered to fix the wonky pitch they have been playing on for almost 30 years.

Now Wales will try to steal the title for the world's largest human scrum from England's grasp to take their place in the Guinness Book of Records. Cardiff hopes to smash the record with at least 1,500 rugby lovers, including veteran players from all over the world, with international referee Nigel Owens blowing the starting whistle. The current record of 1,198 was set in Middlesex as England hosted the Rugby World Cup in 2015. The attempt, at University Sports Fields in Llanrumney, comes as rugby legends and players from days gone by travel from across the globe to the capital for the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival. Teams of rugby players from countries including Germany, Japan, America, Australia, New Zealand and Wales will play during the veterans' tournament, which kicks off with a parade through Cardiff city centre on Sunday. Festival Director and brain child behind the record attempt Paul Guest said it would be an "enormous undertaking" as it needs to move like a normal scrum despite having at least 750 players on each side. But he said Wales could "absolutely" take the record on Wednesday. The Principality Stadium will host the opening ceremony. It is the first time Wales has hosted the over-35s festival after beating London, Toulouse and Treviso to secure the bid. With the oldest registered player being an 87-year-old man from Japan, players wear different coloured shorts for rules, including if and how they can be tackled. The week-long festival features legendary Welsh players including JPR Williams, Shane Williams and Graham Price. Mr Guest said the festival was a celebration of the love of rugby and friendship, not about big names. "I don't think Welsh people realised the reputation Wales has gained as a rugby nation. "The fact that they are going to be able to go into the Principality Stadium and are going to be eating and drinking with Welsh players is just massive. "Just to experience the Welsh rugby culture is unique." Part-funded by the Welsh Government, the festival aims to keep over-35s involved in rugby - the age group has the second biggest drop out rate behind teenagers. "Think about all the different roles in a rugby club - they are all filled by people who are over 35, the majority are volunteers," said Mr Guest. "Without these people these clubs wouldn't exist. "The love of rugby doesn't go away just because you are unable to play at the level you did in your 20s." Aird, 21, featured regularly for Rangers between 2012 and 2015 and was loaned to Vancouver Whitecaps last year. He has four international caps. "I believe he can come in and excite the fans," manager Peter Houston told Falkirk's website. "He's certainly a player with a bit of quality." The Bairns visit Championship rivals Greenock Morton in Saturday's Scottish Cup fourth-round tie. "Fraser is a player who I have been keen to bring to the club and one that we have worked hard to be able to secure," added Houston. "He is versatile across the right-hand side of the pitch and is a player who can add something a bit different to what we already have." Meanwhile, Rangers have confirmed that Tom Walsh, 20, has also terminated his contract at Ibrox. The winger made his Rangers debut in 2012 and had loan spells at Stenhousemuir, Dumbarton and St Mirren. "Everyone at the club wishes Fraser and Tom all the very best for their future careers," Rangers said in a statement. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

The age old rivalry between Wales and England fills the pages of sporting history books. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Canada midfielder Fraser Aird has joined Falkirk for the rest of the season after agreeing to terminate his contract with Rangers.

Since 2006 all passengers departing from Newquay airport aged 16 and over have had to pay the charge. Airline Ryanair said the "significant fee" was a reason for pulling its flights from Newquay in 2011. Ryanair agreed to return to the airport after Cornwall Council confirmed in September it would scrap the fee. Malcolm Bell, head of Visit Cornwall, has said scrapping the "disliked" fee will be good for tourism. Neil Warnock has not just lifted the Bluebirds from the Championship relegation zone to a seemingly once unlikely top-half finish. The 68-year-old has also reconnected the club with its fans and ensured a sense of optimism for next season. When Warnock arrived in October, Cardiff were struggling with their 'project' under Paul Trollope. The former Wales international is undoubtedly a high quality coach, but it was not working for him as a manager. After 11 League games, only eight points collected and with the club precariously in the relegation zone - Trollope was sacked and the ultimate Championship manager arrived to unusually united acclaim from supporters. Warnock has worked his magic by transforming the team and galvanising the fan base. When he meets owner Vincent Tan this month, Warnock will have a strong hand to gain the funds he feels he needs to launch a promotion challenge next season. Warnock has indicated he desires a war chest of only around £5m to £6m, which is just as well, because the club has been living in the shadow of the Financial Fair Play regulations. The Cardiff manager believes he already has a solid base upon which to build next season. Keeping Gabon defender Bruno Ecoule Manga would be a significant boost. The signs are good after it initially looked as if the cultured centre back might seek pastures new. But negotiations seem to still be hanging in the balance. Defensive resources appear to be good at Cardiff, particularly with Sol Bamba excelling since his arrival with Warnock. Of course, the goalkeeping spot has to be a priority, as Scotland's Allan McGregor and youngster Ben Amos return to their parent clubs after loans. Warnock's unsuccessful January pursuit of Aberdeen's Jonny Hayes suggests the Cardiff manager is looking to boost his options on the flanks, which may see the attempted offloading of Craig Noone and perhaps even Anthony Pilkington. There is an industrious look to the midfield - when isn't there with a Warnock side? - with Joe Ralls and player-of-the-season Arron Gunnarsson, though more pace is required. It could yet be the end of an era if a deal cannot be reached with club stalwart Peter Whittingham, though this one could run-and-run, as the 32-year-old mulls over reduced terms and considers his options. Whittingham appears not to be a priority in the summer activity, though even with selective appearances, few Cardiff fans would want to see him at a Championship rival next season. Nothing underlines Warnock's effect on the Bluebirds team more than the transformation of striker Kenneth Zohore, who has gone from struggling youngster to formidable Championship force. The Dane's 12 goals since Boxing Day have made him a hot property - a result of his development under coach Ronnie Jepson, allied to Warnock's powers of motivation. All of which indicates the importance of Warnock for the future. He's a manager fans of some clubs might loathe - but most would love him to be in charge of their team. His track record of seven promotions says everything you need to know about his ability and experience in the Championship. After an initial impact from Tan's money and a season in the Premier League, marked by turmoil, Warnock has been a healing and inspirational character. Because of the progress this season, Warnock will be under immense pressure to deliver next season. But he'll relish that. He's never been shy and has no thoughts of retiring. His barnstorming style is characterised by an ebullience that belies his age. With 70-year-old Harry Redknapp remaining at Birmingham, Warnock won't quite be the oldest swinger in the Championship town next season. But Cardiff fans firmly believe their old dog still has sufficient tricks for a successful hurrah before he thinks about calling it a day.

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Petro Poroshenko said the will of the Ukrainian people was to eventually join the Western military alliance. Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said any decision on future membership would be up to the 29 alliance members. Russia has repeatedly criticised Nato's expansion in eastern Europe and objects to Ukraine becoming a member. Ukraine faces many obstacles on the road to membership, including the conflict in the east of the country. Mr Poroshenko was speaking after holding talks with Mr Stoltenberg in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. "Ukraine has clearly defined its political future and future in the sphere of security," he said. "Today we clearly stated that we would begin a discussion about a membership action plan and our proposals for such a discussion were accepted with pleasure." Such a plan would set targets on political, economic and defence reforms. But Ukraine could face bigger barriers, such as the demand that any international disputes should be settled by peaceful means, as stated by Nato rules. That means having to resolve the situation in the Crimean peninsula, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, a move not recognised by the government in Kiev. Given the challenges, analysts say any prospect of membership is still years away. Nato, the most powerful regional defence alliance Mr Stoltenberg said he welcomed the fact that Ukraine was moving towards meeting Nato standards, regardless of membership. In a clear reference to Russia, he said that every nation could decide its own path and no-one else had the right to lean on them or veto the process. He also called on Moscow to withdraw "thousands of soldiers" from Ukraine, despite Russia's denial of having any troops in the country. Reacting to Mr Poroshenko's remarks, a Russian government spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said: "For many years Russia has been worried by Nato's military infrastructure moving closer to our borders, potentially this could be the next step. "It will not boost stability and security in the European continent." Women and a child were killed in the crossfire as clashes broke out earlier this week, the BBC has learned. Most of Sirte, the hometown of former leader Muammar Gaddafi, fell to IS earlier this year. IS is one of a number of groups battling for control of Libya and has made advances across the country. Fighting broke out in a residential area of Sirte on Monday between Islamic State and a Salafist Muslim group backed by angry armed civilians. It followed the death of a Muslim cleric who - along with others in the neighbourhood - had refused to comply with IS's order for residents to pledge allegiance or face death, a local journalist told the Associated Press. The BBC has been told that most of the 25 people who had been killed were armed civilians who had joined the fighting. One report said IS had taken back the neighbourhood, although this has not been confirmed. IS faced a similar battle in the eastern port city of Derna in June - the first city outside Iraq and Syria to fall to the group - and was pushed back by an al-Qaeda affiliated group. Since Col Gaddafi's death in Sirte in October 2011, Libya has descended into chaos, with various militias fighting for power. The internationally-recognised government has been forced to leave Tripoli. In the past year, IS has set up checkpoints and established a presence in cities across Libya. In January, an IS-affiliated group bombed the Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli, killing 10 people. In February and April, videos were released showing IS militants in Libya killing two groups of mainly Egyptian and Ethiopian Christians. Air strikes against IS positions have been conducted by the Egyptian air force and by Libya's internationally-recognised government. Libya's rival power bases

Ukraine's president has asked for discussions to begin on an action plan that could eventually lead to membership of Nato. [NEXT_CONCEPT] At least 25 people have been killed in clashes between Islamic State (IS) and a rival Islamist group backed by armed civilians in the Libyan city of Sirte.

Amonkar, who enthralled audiences with her soulful singing for decades, died on Monday night at her house in Mumbai. The singer followed the classical Hindustani school of singing, but was known for creating her own distinctive style. Many, including legendary Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar, have paid tributes to Amonkar, and acknowledged her "great contribution" to music. As news of her death broke, many people took to social media to pay tribute. The hashtag #kishoriamonkar has begun trending on Twitter India. Tunisia Defender Zied Boughattas opened the scoring for the hosts on the stroke of half-time and Ihab Msakni added the second in the 65th minute. The second leg of that tie is on 18 May in Gabon, with the overall winners progressing to group stage of the tournament. Earlier on Friday it ended 0-0 between Al Ahly Tripoli and Misr Elmaqasah of Egypt, that games was played in Tunis because of the ongoing security concerns in Libya. The tie will now be decided on 17 May in Egypt. Etoile and Al Ahly Tripoli had begun the 2016 season in the African Champions League, the most prestigious and richest club event on the African calendar alongside TP Mazembe of the DR Congo. Reigning African champions Mazembe fell by two goals away to Wydad Casablanca and were held at home with the Moroccans equalising in stoppage time. Etoile and Mazembe have won nine Confederation of African Football titles each, achievements surpassed only by Al Ahly of Egypt with 18 triumphs. The silver lining for Etoile is demotion to the Confederation Cup gives them a chance to win the competition twice in a row after beating Orlando Pirates of South Africa in the final last year. Brazilian striker Diogo Acosta has been in good form for the Red Devils from Mediterranean resort Sousse. If Etoile can close the gaps exposed by Enyimba in Nigeria they should build a lead at home to surprise qualifiers Mounana of Gabon. Recently-appointed Mazembe coach Hubert Velud has appealed for patience from supporters disenchanted by failure to reach the Champions League group stage. "I just got here," he said, referring to his arrival this year after the contract of fellow French coach Patrice Carteron was not renewed. "Mazembe want to win trophies every year and we have the Confederation Cup in our sights now." The club from Congolese mining city Lubumbashi have been goal shy lately, sorely missing Tanzanian striker Mbwana Aly Samatta, who moved to Belgium. Ghanaian Daniel Nii Adjei showed signs of inheriting the leading scorer role, but has lacked consistency. Mazembe host Stade Gabesien, a Tunisian outfit competing in Africa for the first time and unbeaten in qualifying tor the play-offs with two victories and four draws. Hichem Essifi, the striker Tunisians call 'The Hulk' because of his imposing physique, will warrant special attention from the Congolese. Three days after winning the South African title a record-extending seventh time, Mamelodi Sundowns face Medeama of Ghana near Pretoria. Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango told BBC Sport: "We have to switch our minds to a new focus and concentrate, we know we want the club wants which is to conquer Africa and that's what we have to think about. "First we have to get to the group stage. But is a dream for the club and the players to conquer Africa and to make history - we know we have an opportunity to do it. "We know we are playing a good team and we must give our best. We are taking it very seriously. If we can win 3-0 at home that would be fantastic." Young Africans must shackle leading Confederation Cup scorer Arsenio 'Love' Cabungula from Angolan club Esperanca Sagrada in Dar es Salaam if they hope to become the first Tanzanian team to reach the group stage. The match between Stade Malien of Mali and FUS Rabat of Morocco pits former Confederation Cup title-holders against each other in Bamako. Mouloudia Bejaia of Algeria against Esperance of Tunisia and Al Merrikh of Sudan against Kawkab Marrakech of Morocco complete the first-leg schedule.

Renowned Indian singer Kishori Amonkar has died at the age of 86. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Reigning champions Etoile du Sahel took a step towards reaching the group stage of the Confederation Cup with a 2-0 win over Gabon's Mounana.

The British retailer's directors appointed administrators after failing to find a suitable buyer for the struggling clothes business. Jaeger has 46 stores, 63 concessions, a head office in London and a logistics centre in King's Lynn. The firm has suffered from intense competition on the High Street and falling sales. Jaeger, which was founded in 1884, has counted actresses, royalty and Arctic explorers among its fans. However, it has struggled to keep up with rivals such as Burberry or see off competition from fast-fashion chains including Zara and H&M. It was acquired by private equity firm Better Capital in 2012, but was put up for sale for about £30m after struggling to boost sales. Peter Saville, the joint administrator, said: "Regrettably despite an extensive sales process it has not been possible to identify a purchaser for the business. "Our focus now is in identifying an appropriate route forward and [to] work with all stakeholders to do this." Reports had suggested that the clothing retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill was interested in the business. The Scottish firm, which owns Jane Norman and Peacocks, bought some parts of the menswear retailer Austin Reed when it closed last year. Jaeger's problems are partly because it has "struggled for years to truly understand its core clientele", according to analysts at retail consultancy Kantar Worldpanel. Glen Tooke at Kantar said the firm also relied too heavily on special offers, estimating that discounts accounted for over three quarters of Jaeger's sales. "This constant stream of sales and offers has discouraged shoppers from paying full price and has lessened their trust in the quality of the Jaeger product - one of its fundamental selling points," he said. Last year the firm said its annual sales fell 4% to £78m, while it reported a pre-tax loss of £17m. Jaeger started by selling woollen long johns and its clothes were worn by the explorer Ernest Shackleton on an Antarctic expedition. In the 1950s and 1960s its celebrity fans included the actress Marilyn Monroe and the model Twiggy, before more recently being worn by the Duchess of Cambridge. The company said it wanted to "realise the value it has created in the networks" and would return the money to shareholders. National Grid's gas business owns 82,000 miles of pipeline, and delivers gas to about 11 million domestic, industrial and commercial customers. The company reported a 15% rise in half-year pre-tax profit to £1.348bn. Asked about the fears of power supply shortages this winter, Steve Holliday, National Grid's chief executive, told the BBC's Today programme that the winter would be "tight but manageable" under normal circumstances. He added that the extra measures that National Grid had taken to deal with the tightness of supply were the cheapest way, at a cost of 50p per household, to balance supply and demand. Last week, it was forced to ask the power industry to generate more electricity, as well as request that heavy users switch to back-up supplies, as a result of multiple energy plant breakdowns. That was the first such request since 2012. The company expects to issue seven more of these alerts - known as a Notification of Inadequate System Margin (NISM) - this winter to balance supply and demand for electricity this winter. In July, it warned that this winter would see the tightest supply margin for power since 2009. The sale of the gas pipelines is expected in 2016. "The UK gas distribution business has been an important part of National Grid and the sale of a majority stake will realise some of the value we have created for our shareholders," Mr Holliday said. The Sunday Times has previously reported that the business could be worth £10bn.

The fashion chain Jaeger has gone into administration, putting 700 jobs at risk in the UK. [NEXT_CONCEPT] UK power operator National Grid plans to sell a majority stake in its gas distribution business.

The Swans lost 3-0 to Middlesbrough on Saturday and are second from bottom. Swansea have conceded 37 goals, more than any other team in the league this season, and 18 of those have been since the American replaced Francesco Guidolin in October. "When I came here I knew what I was getting into and I'm not backing down from it now," said Bradley. "That's the challenge. When the team has put itself in a tough spot, everybody has got to stick together during the toughest times and fight the fight," he added. "I put pressure on myself to see if we can get stronger and fight for points. I will continue to do that. Media playback is not supported on this device Bradley says fighting back after conceding in the Premier League is getting harder, as his side let in three goals in 90 minutes for the second time in three days after their 3-1 defeat by West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday. "It's the same story. We start ok, but concede. Before we know it we're 2-0 down," he added. Swansea face West Ham on Boxing Day before playing Bournemouth on New Year's Eve and Bradley knows his side have a difficult festive period ahead after their Teesside defeat. "I feel as though we put ourselves in a hole over and over and that takes a lot of out of a team," he continued. "It's been more a case of on-the-road matches and now we have two very big home games coming up and turn all our attention to them." It happened on the A497 between Porthmadog and Criccieth at about 11:30 BST on Friday. The road was reopened after the lorry was recovered. No-one was injured.

Swansea City boss Bob Bradley says he has no intention of stepping down despite their poor Premier League form. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A road had to be temporarily closed after a lorry became stuck under a bridge in Gwynedd.

Mr Trump told a nearly all-white audience in Michigan that black voters "are living in poverty" and their "schools are no good". He promised to "produce" for African-Americans where Democrats had failed. "If you keep voting for the same people, you will keep getting exactly the same result," he said. He said his opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton, "would rather provide a job to a refugee" than to unemployed black youths, "who have become refugees in their own country". Mrs Clinton called Mr Trump's remarks "so ignorant it's staggering". Mr Trump also predicted he would receive 95% of the African-American vote if he went to on to run for a second term in 2020. President Barack Obama, historically the most popular president among African-Americans in US history, received 93% of the black vote in 2012. Mr Trump has suffered from dismal support among African-Americans. Current polls show about 2% of black voters say they will vote for the New York real estate developer. The Trump campaign relationship with the black voters thus far can be described as rocky at best. The billionaire businessman has seen strong support among white supremacist groups. Mr Trump came under heavy criticism after he took days to distance himself from a former leader of the Ku Klux Klan who endorsed him. On several occasions, African-American protesters have been assaulted by Trump supporters at rallies. A New York Times investigation found supporters frequently use racist language at rallies. The Friday speech was the third time this week that Mr Trump sought to appeal to African-American voters. Some analysts say Mr Trump, trailing badly in national polls for weeks, desperately needs to broaden his appeal beyond his base of white working-class voters. However, many commentators on Twitter were perplexed by Mr Trump's approach in courting these voters. "This is Trump's SALES PITCH to black voters, ostensibly. Telling us we're dumb, broke suckers who have no jobs is the best he could do," Jamil Smith, a black reporter for MTV News, wrote on Twitter. Ana Navarro, a Latina Republican strategist, wrote: "Trump's 'Black outreach' so tone-deaf & condescending, his 'Hispanic outreach', (eating a taco bowl), suddenly not that bad & stupid." Earlier on Friday, Mr Trump announced that Paul Manafort, a seasoned political operative who led his campaign for the past three months, had stepped down. On Wednesday, Mr Trump promoted pollster Kellyanne Conway to campaign manager and hired conservative media executive Stephen Bannon as his campaign's CEO. The moves effectively demoted Mr Manafort, whose links to the pro-Russian former Ukrainian government of Viktor Yanukovych have drawn scrutiny in recent days. The incident happened on Kilbowie Road, in the West Dunbartonshire town, at about 07:45. The 52-year-old male van driver was taken to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital along with the teenager, a 42-year-old man and 48-year-old woman. The driver has since been discharged but is the subject of a police inquiry. Police have appealed for witness to the crash to come forward. It resulted in the closure of the route between the A82 Great Western Road and Second Avenue. All four people injured remain in hospital, police said. Insp Adam McKenzie of Police Scotland said: "It is quite clearly a serious incident from the word go when pedestrians are struck by vehicles. "One person had been knocked completely over the small wall at the back of the bus stop. "The driver was still partially trapped within the vehicle and debris from the bus stop was embedded in the vehicle as well." He added: "At the moment we are conducting the forensic side of the inquiry - photographs, measurements and every piece of physical evidence that we can gather. "The vehicle will be removed and will be subject to a full mechanical examination as well. "It's a busy area and I would ask that if anyone in a vehicle or a pedestrian has witnessed it this morning, and has not already spoken to police, could they please come forward."

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has made a direct appeal to African-American voters, saying "What do you have to lose?" [NEXT_CONCEPT] Four people, including a 15-year-old boy, have been injured after a van crashed into a bus stop in Clydebank.

17 August 2016 Last updated at 19:07 BST It happens when winds mix with smoke and flames. The fire burned around seven acres of land but, thankfully, no injuries were reported. Fire crews in the state of Oregon managed to put out the blaze after about an hour. They think it was caused by farming equipment cutting the field. Video courtesy of Cornelius Fire Department. The Welsh Labour leader said Whitehall had to "re-learn the art of diplomacy" rather than "shouting at foreigners" to secure trade deals after Brexit. Welsh voters said they wanted the UK to leave the EU in June's referendum. The UK Government said it will get the "best possible deal for the whole of the United Kingdom as we leave the EU". Mr Jones, the longest serving current leader of a UK nation, told the BBC's Sunday Politics Wales: "There are some who are realists, but there are others who still say Europe will, basically fall at our feet," he said. "They're not going to do that; they have to be realistic and understand this is a discussion between not just two parties but more than 30 different parties when you take into account the different parliaments in the EU as well. "The UK needs to re-learn the art of diplomacy rather than shouting at foreigners, which is the impression you get from some of the Tory politicians." Mr Jones has led the Welsh Government for seven years, longer than current Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Northern Ireland's Arlene Foster, and UK Prime Minister Theresa May. Earlier, Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns said Brexit would help communities who had previously missed out from EU funding. Over the last 16 years, more than £4bn in EU aid has been spent in west Wales and the valleys - the areas which have benefitted the most. But the Vale of Glamorgan MP told BBC Radio Wales' Sunday Supplement programme leaving the EU would provide the opportunity to reshape how structural funds are shared. He said areas such as parts of Barry, which is in his constituency, or areas across Powys were in desperate need of support. "Because of the European map as it's drawn, they haven't been able to draw on the same levels of EU funding that parts of the traditional west Wales and the valleys have," he said. Mr Cairns stressed no decisions had yet been made on structural funds or repatriated powers once the UK leaves the EU but there was a "positive opportunity" to support the poorest communities. He added: "How many times have we heard from some of the charities or local authorities that draw down the funding, the talk about the frustration behind the European rules that doesn't allow them to do certain things? "Well, we can now set UK priorities to benefit those communities as they see fit rather than as some bureaucrats in Brussels see fit." Prime Minister Theresa May intends to trigger the process for the UK to leave the EU by the end of March 2017 and will then have two years to complete it. That remains the plan despite Supreme Court judges still considering whether or not to overturn a High Court ruling stating Parliament must have a say in the Brexit process. In the four-day hearing earlier this month, Welsh ministers joined campaigners and the Scottish Government in challenging the UK government's belief that it could trigger the process of leaving the EU without MPs' authorisation. A Department for Exiting the EU spokesperson said: "As the prime minister has said, we are determined to get the best possible deal for the whole of the United Kingdom as we leave the EU. "We have also been clear that we're seeking a new partnership with the EU that works in the mutual interest of both sides, and are approaching these negotiations with a spirit of goodwill. "We are working closely with the Welsh government and the other devolved administrations to ensure we make a success of Brexit."

This incredible clip of a "firenado" has been filmed by firefighters in the US. [NEXT_CONCEPT] First Minister Carwyn Jones has accused new UK Government ministers of being naïve over future relationships with the European Union.

At Wolverhampton Crown Court, Daniel Jones, 34, admitted murdering Paul Tompkins in his Stourbridge flat after being invited there for a drink. He beat his victim in a "horrific attack" before stealing some property to buy more alcohol, police said. Jones, from Forge Road, was told he must serve a minimum of 18 years. Police said Mr Tompkins, known as Tonka, "offered the hand of friendship" to his killer after meeting him in the street after Jones had stormed out of his home because of a family argument. Det Ch Insp Martin Slevin, said Jones launched the "prolonged" on him after the pair spent the afternoon drinking together Mr Tompkins' neighbours heard a disturbance coming from the flat on Forge Road and raised the alarm, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. Jones left the flat and went to a nearby pub where he got a change of clothes from a friend and disposed of his blood-stained clothing in a nearby garden. The motive for the fatal beating is not known, police said. Mr Tompkins' family praised the "thorough" police investigation and thanked social services for the daily help they gave him. "Our brother Paul was a gentle and generous man, who was considered fondly by those who knew him, as was clearly expressed by the many kind comments on social media after his death," they said. "These comments and the attendance at Paul's funeral have been a comfort to his family." Hubert Burda, which bought the group from UK private equity firm Exponent, said they had agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction. The BBC started publishing the Radio Times in 1923 and owned it until 2011. At its peak it had nine million readers a week. It now has just 660,000, but is still the UK's best-selling guide. As a result of the deal, Burda will also own BBC titles including BBC Good Food, BBC History and BBC Gardeners' World. Burda, based in Munich, describes itself as a family enterprise with a history spanning 100 years. It has 540 brands worldwide. In the UK, its existing titles include YourHome and Wedding.

A man who inflicted more than 80 injuries on his neighbour by beating him to death on New Year's Day has been jailed for life. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The publisher of the Radio Times and Top Gear magazine, Immediate Media, has been bought by German company Hubert Burda Media.

City are five points clear at Premier League summit with four games left. And Tigers face Racing 92 in their Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday. "For us it's been great to see how they cope with pressure," said Tigers centre Tait. "Claudio Ranieri speaks very well about taking it game by game and the players seem to respond to that." Talking to BBC East Midlands Today, Tait continued: "It would be nice if we can show that same composure come Sunday." Tait said it would be a "fairytale" if the Foxes went on to win the Premier League. Tigers themselves are still in the hunt for an 11th English championship of their own, while also still pursuing success in European rugby's biggest club competition. "It's great for the city," Tait said. "It's the sporting capital of the UK at the minute. "Both clubs are bouncing off each other with their success." Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill says the fortune of the city's top sports club, including newly-crowned British Basketball League champions Leicester Riders, has created "a buzz" in Leicester. He said: "The football have gone enormously well. Let's hope they kick on and become Premiership champions. "Basketball have already done it themselves and the Tigers have the opportunity to do that in two competitions. "Hopefully it will be a good end to the season for everybody." His decision is a significant ramping up of sanctions on Ukraine's neighbour for its annexation of Crimea and the continuing conflict in eastern Ukraine. Those targeted include social networks VK.com and Odnoklassniki, search engine Yandex and the Mail.ru email service. Ukrainian service providers have been ordered to block access to the sites. The companies' offices in Ukraine will also face asset freezes and other restrictions although it was not immediately clear how the ban on the services would come into force and whether Ukraine had the technical means to enforce it. The president's decision to push through a decision by Ukraine's national security council could prove controversial domestically, as VK (VKontakte) alone has an estimated 15 million users in Ukraine and Odnoklassiki (which translates as Classmates) is also widely popular. Blogger Anton Hodza hailed the ban as a "fantastic opportunity" for Ukrainian start-ups, while another joked that Ukraine's authorities should prepare for riots from angry schoolchildren and pensioners. But IT expert Artur Orujaliev condemned the move as censorship and journalist Oksana Romanyuk from Reporters Without Borders said the economic reasons used to justify the ban were actually economic sanctions against Ukrainians. Tipichnyy Kiev, a news community with 695,000 subscribers on VK, offered practical advice to its readers to either use mirror sites on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and promised help in using proxy servers. Several other Russian companies also face sanctions, including cyber-security company Kaspersky Lab, Doctor Web, and Aeroflot, as well as several TV companies including NTV and RT and news agency Ria Novosti. The sanctions row led to Russia's Eurovision contestant, Julia Samoilova, was unable to travel to Kiev because she had performed in Crimea. Ukraine has gradually broadened its sanctions list, which now includes more than 1,200 individuals. When Ukraine's President, Viktor Yanukovych, was deposed in 2014, Russian troops moved into Crimea and the government in Moscow annexed the Ukrainian peninsula. Conflict broke out in eastern Ukraine as pro-Russian separatists launched an insurgency against the government in Kiev. Since the conflict began, some 10,000 people have died. A tentative ceasefire is in place but there are regular violations and 13 people were killed last month, mainly by shelling or landmines. The European Union and US imposed sanctions on a number of Russian companies and individuals linked to the Russian involvement, and Moscow responded with its own measures.

Leicester Tigers will follow the advice of Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri in their bid to reach the European Champions Cup final, says Mathew Tait. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has imposed a ban on Russia's biggest social media networks and internet services popular with millions.

The Wellcome Trust team says a specific speech test accurately predicts whose stutter will persist into their teens. About one in 20 develops a stutter before age five - but just one in 100 stutter as a teen and identifying these children has so far been difficult. Campaigners said it was key for children to be diagnosed early. Stuttering tends to start at about three years old. Four out of five will recover without intervention, often within a couple of years. But for one in five, their stutter will persist and early therapy can be of significant benefit. The researchers, based at University College London, used a test developed in the US called SSI-3 (stuttering severity instrument). In earlier work, they followed eight-year-olds with a stutter into their teens. They found that the SSI-3 test was a reliable indicator of who would still have a stutter and who would recover - while other indicators such as family history, which have been used, were less so. It showed the test was highly sensitive and specific in classifying those with a stutter who would recover, those whose stammer would persist and those who were "fluent" - had no communication difficulties. A fluency result is important because it shows the test can be used on unaffected children, which it would have to be if it was to be used to screen for problems. This latest paper, published in the Journal of Fluency Disorders, looked at another 272 children with a stutter and 25 without, aged five to 19. It showed that the test could reliably be used across the age range. The researchers also found so-called "whole word repetition" was not a reliable indicator of persistent stutter. Core symptoms were found to be prolonging parts of words, partial repetition of words or "blocking" on the first part of a word. Prof Peter Howell, who led the research, said: "If we can identify children at risk of stuttering, then we can offer appropriate interventions to help them early on. "Primary school is a key time in a child's development and any help in tackling potential communication problems could make a big difference to the child's life." He told the BBC: "We had already looked at children aged eight to teens. But we wanted to establish if we could extend those findings to younger children. "What the paper is showing is that the prospect of being able to screen children looks like a real possibility, based on this data." Norbert Lieckfeldt, chief executive of the British Stammering Association, said: "The crucial thing about this research is that it seems to be able to be accurately predict which children will have a persistent stammer. "That would be a huge step forward." Mr Lieckfeldt added: "At five, there is still a window of opportunity to help those with a stammer. "If we intervene early enough, there is a really high success rate of normal, fluent speaking, whereas for six- to eight-year-olds, the recovery rate drops like a stone." He was Richard Patterson, 45, from Castlerock. The lorry he was driving overturned after it was in collision with a van at 12:45 local time on Thursday. The crash happened on the M1 southbound near Monasterboice in Drogheda, County Louth.

A screening test for children starting school that could accurately detect early signs of a persistent stutter is a step closer, experts say. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The name has been released of a County Londonderry man killed in a crash on a motorway in the Republic of Ireland.

It is the largest public building built in the UK in the 20th Century and was designed by architect Sir Colin St John Wilson and his partner MJ Long. The library is home to documents including Magna Carta manuscripts and handwritten Beatles lyrics. Seven other 20th Century libraries in England have been listed at Grade II. Construction of the British Library on London's Euston Road began in 1982 and its doors opened in 1997, although moving in all of the books - estimated to be around 14 million - took four years. It has been described as "one of England's finest modern public buildings" by heritage body Historic England. The design includes five public floors with 11 reading rooms surrounding the centrepiece of the King's Library tower, which contains George III's library. "The British Library divided opinion from the moment its design was revealed," said heritage minister Tracey Crouch, "but I am glad that expert advice now allows me to list it, ensuring that its iconic design is protected for future generations to enjoy." The £506m building is home to the "treasures gallery" which holds rare historic books and documents including the Lindisfarne Gospels, Shakespeare's First Folio, Gutenberg's 1455 Bible and Handel's Messiah written in the composer's hand. Nearby St Pancras Hotel and King's Cross Station also have Grade I listed status protecting the appearance of the buildings, while the British Library joins Lloyd's of London in the City of London as the youngest buildings listed in England. British Library chief executive Roly Keating said the status reflected the building's "courageous and visionary design". "Even in the relatively short period since its opening, it has worked its way into the affections of millions of visitors and researchers, who have discovered its beautiful spaces, subtle use of natural light and exquisite detailing," said Keating. He added that it was "a privilege" to be listed alongside the seven other 20th Century libraries across the UK. "As well as celebrating architectural excellence, this listing is a reminder, in the midst of the digital age, of the vital importance of libraries as physical spaces of the highest quality at the heart of their communities," said Keating. The seven libraries to be awarded Grade II status are: During July, 1,332,282 passengers passed through the airport - a 9.6% increase on the same month last year. The head of Edinburgh Airport said that despite the growth, there was evidence the Brexit vote had damaged the aviation business. Chief executive Gordon Dewar also said it further highlighted the cause for a cut in Air Passenger Duty. Scottish ministers have said they will cut the duty by 50% between 2018 and 2021. While domestic passenger numbers at the airport actually fell 3.6% in 2016 compared with 2015, the airport saw an 18.5% increase on international passengers over the period. Mr Dewar said: "European airports' growth for the first half of the year is at 4.9%; our growth over same six-month period compared to the last year is more than double that. "Despite our encouraging growth, there is evidence of damage to the aviation business that has followed the Brexit vote - this further highlights the need to reduce Air Passenger Duty as soon as possible. "Cutting APD will be a strong demonstration of Scotland's international ambitions. It will send a powerful signal to the global airline market that Scotland is most definitely open for business, and would go some way to counter the negative business impact of the UK's plans to leave the EU." Glasgow Airport also saw its passenger numbers top the one million mark, with 1,018,433 boarding flights in July - a rise of 6.4% on a year ago. Its numbers are slowly returning to the 2006 highs seen before the financial crisis, when the annual figure topped 8.8 million passengers. However, Aberdeen International Airport saw its passenger numbers drop by nearly 16%, with 293,136 people using the airport in July. International and domestic traffic was down 8.4% and 18.7% respectively, with helicopter traffic also down 22.3%. Despite the drop and the North Sea oil downturn, airport bosses said they were pushing ahead with £20m plans to extend the existing terminal.

The British Library has become one of the youngest buildings to be given Grade I listed status for "outstanding architectural and historic interest". [NEXT_CONCEPT] Edinburgh Airport has reported the highest number of passengers for a Scottish airport on record.

Parliament voted 207 to eight for the no-confidence motion, short of the 275 votes needed to dismiss Victor Ponta from office. MPs from Mr Ponta's Social Democratic Party and another party did not vote. Mr Ponta, who prosecutors say will not be arrested, has repeatedly denied the allegations against him since he was charged in July. Mr Ponta will be the first prime minister in Romania to stand trial while in office. He faces charges of fraud, tax evasion and money laundering dating back to his days as a lawyer before he was elected prime minister in 2012. As Tuesday's parliamentary session got under way, several thousand people demonstrated in a nearby park, chanting that the government was a "disgrace for Romania in the EU". President Klaus Iohannis, who has previously called on Mr Ponta to resign, said Romania's image would suffer because of the case. Four other people have also been indicted in the case. But the opposition has also been hit by corruption allegations. On Monday, two MPs from the Liberal Party were indicted on bribery charges. Hundreds of top officials have been convicted of fraud in recent years, as the country's anti-corruption agency continues its drive to rid Romania of corruption. Many of those targeted claim that the cases against them are politically motivated. Saints were angered that extra tickets for the Scottish League Cup semi-final were allocated to Hibernian fans. Hibs had already received around 11,500 tickets for the clash at Tynecastle, with Saints allocated 3,400. Wright was also annoyed that the SPFL website carried a mock-up picture of Michael O'Halloran in a Rangers strip. But he will use the club's sense of grievance as a motivation for Saturday's semi-final. Wright insists other clubs would not be treated the same way as St Johnstone, although he maintains O'Halloran will play in the semi-final despite Rangers' interest. "I'm very confident," he said of the forward. "There have been no further bids from Rangers, so he's still our player. "We're really looking forward to the semi-final. It gives smaller clubs like ourselves an opportunity for glory. "It doesn't faze us, the fact that our fans are outnumbered. It would have been nice if more were there, but that hasn't happened. "It's unfortunate that when a promise is made [for extra tickets to be allocated to St Johnstone] it's not kept. That shouldn't have happened. "It would be quite good if somebody said, 'Sorry, a mistake was made'. People might respect you a bit more. "It's something we're getting used to. We know our place. We're well down the pecking order and we're getting adept at proving people wrong on the pitch. "We will use every means that we can to motivate the players. When you're down the ladder a bit, you tend to get trampled on." Wright believes Championship side Hibs are the favourites for the semi-final, given their resources and the size of their support. Hibs are challenging for the title with Rangers, and also still in the Scottish Cup, but their manager Alan Stubbs plays down talk of a potential treble. "We're happy to still be competing in three competitions," Stubbs says. "We'll see where it takes us. "Saints are a very well organised and experienced side, with quality in the right areas. We won't be underestimating them. "We need to win. It's never nice to get to the latter stages of any cup and lose. What you feel at that time is something you don't want to experience again. "It won't necessarily be the best team that goes through, that's the nature of semi-finals. You can get there and freeze. We need to make sure Saturday is not one of those days."

Romania's prime minister has survived a vote of no confidence, a week after he went on trial on corruption charges. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Tommy Wright believes St Johnstone are "another example of small clubs getting the rough end of the stick" from Scottish football authorities.

Dr Brian Harris, 77, who worked at the Trealaw Clinic in Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff, denies 13 charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. The man told his trial Dr Harris groomed him during appointments between 2009 and 2011 when he was a student. He said the doctor raped him and got him addicted to prescription drugs. Merthyr Crown Court heard the former Cardiff University student, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was being treated for anxiety and depression after leaving his university course because of his symptoms when the assaults began. He told police Dr Harris got him addicted to diazepam and gave him Viagra. In recorded interviews played to the jury, he said: "He abused his position as a doctor. "I was very vulnerable at the time and I didn't have any friends - he took advantage of me." He claimed the initial incidents took place at the Trealaw Clinic in 2009 and said the memory of the assaults was "eating me alive". He added: "I can't understand how he was so brazen about it in that damn office - I wish someone had walked in." The court heard Dr Harris used to tell the man's mother to leave the room during their consultations and would then sexually assault him. The alleged assaults took place at both Trealaw and the mental health department of the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, the court was told. In the interview, the man said Dr Harris had "control over my tablets, he can make my life difficult, so I went along with it". He added: "I didn't want to do what I was doing. He had so much power, he was in charge. He could say if I could stay out of hospital." The man said as a result of the assaults he put bleach in his mouth which burnt his teeth and "felt dirty". In another interview in 2016, the man told police Dr Harris had come to the hostel where he lived and after inviting him out for a drink the doctor had invited himself inside afterwards and raped him on his bed. "After that I took to drink. I put on weight so much that my father didn't recognise me. Even though his demeanour is mild and he's so small, he's the worst sexual predator ever. He's studied psychology," the man said. He added the experience made him feel "worthless" and "like a piece of meat". The alleged assaults eventually stopped when the doctor went on sick leave with cancer. Dr Harris worked for the NHS and in private practice in Cardiff for 40 years. Some of the alleged incidents date back to 1991. The trial continues. The striker left the Leeds training base in Cornwall earlier this week to hold talks with the Canaries. He joined United from Livingston in 2008 and scored 41 goals in 191 games. "He is a player I have admired for a number of years now and he's at a good age at 24," Norwich manager Chris Hughton told the club website. "He's also got that international experience with Scotland and is used to playing in big matches both with his country and at Elland Road." The Premier League club had an approach for Snodgrass rejected last week but have managed to capture the forward, who won both Leeds fans' player of the year and players' player of the year awards last season. Before the deal was finalised, United boss Neil Warnock said: "Negotiations [over a new contract] have been going on for weeks. "I was hoping he would have had a change of heart and I can honestly say that in all my time in football, I've never worked as hard in trying to keep a player. "He was offered the best contract, the captaincy, and we would have built a team around him so I am very disappointed. "He's made it clear what he wants to do and he's had his head turned. He wants to play in the Premier League. He believes his Scotland international career may be better served in the Premier League, but I'm not so sure." Norwich are also in talks to sign Sunderland defender Michael Turner, who

A psychiatrist accused of rape and assaulting patients is a "sexual predator who knows how to handle people like me", a former patient has said. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Norwich City have signed Leeds United captain Robert Snodgrass for an undisclosed fee, handing the 24-year-old a three-year deal.

Philae, the first spacecraft to land on a comet, was dropped on to the surface of Comet 67P by its mothership, Rosetta, last November. It worked for 60 hours before its solar-powered battery ran flat. The comet has moved nearer to the sun since and Philae has enough power to work again, says the BBC's science correspondent Jonathan Amos. The Philae craft made three short contacts of about 10 seconds each at roughly 9.30pm on Sunday. The probe sent the message: 'Hello Earth! Can you hear me?" Scientists say they now waiting for the next contact. What is the Philae lander? Philae is designed to analyse ice and rock on the comet. The Rosetta probe took 10 years to reach the comet, and the lander - about the size of a washing-machine - bounced at least a kilometre when it touched down. Before it lost power, Philae sent images of its surroundings which showed it was in a type of ditch with high walls blocking sunlight from its solar panels. Its exact location on the comet has since been a mystery. BT said slow speeds or a lack of service experienced by customers in parts of the north of Scotland had been traced to SHEFA-2. The cable was laid to improve connections between North Atlantic communities and Europe. Faroese Telecom, which owns the link, has been working on repairs. BT said the damaged section of the fibre optic cable was where it passes through the Moray Firth. SHEFA-2 runs from Torshavn in the Faroe Islands to Banff on the Aberdeenshire coast via Shetland and Orkney. Before his death from cancer on 14 May, 2014, the 19-year-old from Staffordshire helped raise about £4m for the Teenage Cancer Trust. He became well known after posting a picture online of himself giving a thumbs-up from his hospital bed. His mother Jane said it was great to see events still happening in his name. Organisers said several hundred motorbikes and classic cars took part. For more on this story and other Staffordshire news Participants weaved a 27-mile (43km) rural route through villages between Lichfield and Burntwood. Mrs Sutton, who rode on the lead bike, said £5.6m had been raised so far for the trust in Stephen's memory. "The amount is going up all the time and I know that is helping other teenagers with cancer," she said. Stephen, who died from bowel cancer, took part in the first Ride Out event in 2013. The trust said £2.7m of the funds raised had been spent refurbishing cancer units at hospitals across the country.

The European Space Agency (ESA) says its comet lander, Philae, has woken up and contacted Earth. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A problem with a subsea cable that runs between the Faroe Islands and Scotland has affected internet connections, it has emerged. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A motorbike ride on the third anniversary of the death of Stephen Sutton has raised £5,500 for the charity he supported.

Froome, aiming to become the third man to win a Vuelta crown in the same year as Tour de France success, attacked on the final climb and now has a 10-second advantage over his nearest rival. Froome was set up by Team Sky's Gianni Moscon, with Alberto Contador one of the few rivals to match his pace. The race finishes in Madrid on 10 September after another 16 stages. Vincenzo Nibali and Romain Bardet both lost time to favourite Froome with Spain's David de la Cruz, who had been two seconds behind before the stage start, slipping 23 seconds adrift. Froome, who finished in a group that also included Cannondale's Michael Woods and Orica's Esteban Chaves, said it was a day to reveal the general classification contenders. "I learned a lot about my rivals," he said. "Chaves seems to be one of the strongest climbers. Obviously Contador did a good ride today. Tejay van Garderen is still in the mix. Nicolas Roche is also up there. "I was surprised to see Vincenzo Nibali and Fabio Aru lose a bit of time, and Romain Bardet. But it's a long race and I imagine it will be a different race once we get in the high mountains." Lutsenko's biggest victory of his career came as he followed Katusha's Marco Haller off the front of a breakaway group and then powered clear of the Austrian and kept the chasing Merhawi Kudus at bay. British brothers Adam and Simon Yates both conceded ground to Froome, but Simon moved up a place to ninth in the overall standings. Tomorrow's stage covers 204.4km (127 miles) from Vila-real to Sagunt. 1. Alexey Lutsenko (Kaz/Astana) 2. Merhawi Kudus (Eri/Dimension Data) +42secs 3. Marc Soler (Spa/Movistar) +56sec 4. Matej Mohoric (Slo/UAE Team Emirates) +1min 11secs 5. Alexis Gougeard (Fra/AG2R-La Mondiale) +1min 24secs 6. Marco Haller (Aus/Katusha-Alpecin) +1min 37secs 7. Julian Alaphilippe (Fra/Quick-Step Floors) +1min 40secs 8. Jetse Bol (Ned/Manzana Postobon Team) +2mins 4secs 9. Matvey Mamykin (Rus/Katusha-Alpecin) +2mins 18secs 10. Jeremy Maison (Fra/FDJ) +2mins 31secs General standings after stage five: 1. Chris Froome (GB/Team Sky) 2. Tejay Van Garderen (US/BMC)+10secs 3. Esteban Chaves (Col/Orica-Scott) +11secs 4. Nicolas Roche (Ire/BMC) +13secs 5. David De La Cruz (Spa/Quick-Step Floors) +23secs 6. Antonio Nibali (Ita/Bahrain-Merida) +36secs 7. Fabio Aru (Ita/Astana) +49secs 8. Adam Yates (GB/Orica-Scott) +50secs 9. Simon Yates (GB/Orica-Scott) +1mins 09secs 10. Michael Woods (Can/Cannondale) +1mins 13secs He pulled out of England's ongoing series with New Zealand because of the posterior cruciate ligament injury. Tomkins, 26, is re-joining Wigan next season after a two-year stint at NRL side New Zealand Warriors. Chairman Ian Lenegan told the club website that it was decided he needed surgery after consultation with a specialist. "The surgery was performed successfully on Friday and it is anticipated that Sam will make a full recovery," said Lenegan. Super League 2016 will begin on 4 February, with Wigan starting their campaign the following day at home to Catalans Dragons.

Britain's Chris Froome extended his Vuelta a Espana lead behind Alexey Lutsenko's breakaway stage-five win. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Wigan Warriors full-back Sam Tomkins has been ruled out until March 2016 after surgery on his knee.

Royal College of Surgeons president Clare Marx says the "one size fits all" approach needs reviewing. The Patients Association has backed the call for a debate, saying it is unfair to apply waiting times rigidly. But health officials say the 18-week target will not be changed and that fewer patients face very long waits. Latest figures show that the NHS is hitting the target, but the number of people on the waiting list has broken the 3m barrier for the first time since 2008. The target measures the period between a patient being referred by their GP and beginning their treatment. In most cases that should be no more than 18 weeks. A similar target is in place in Scotland, while in Wales it is 26 weeks. But in an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ms Marx says there are people, such as those needing a gall bladder operation, for whom the current waiting times are too long. She argues delaying surgery can sometimes cost the health service money, and after many years of efforts to reduce waiting times it is now time to look again at how the target is working. "I would like to think it would be sustainable - people don't like to wait. But we need to think is 18 weeks too long for some, and possibly could other people wait longer than 18 weeks?" The first woman to lead the surgeons' professional body accepts that for many politicians the 18-week waiting target is a "line in the sand" that they believe should be defended. "We actually think that having a target has been useful. However, just simply using it as a blunt instrument is not the way forward. "The service as a whole could deliver care in a much better way throughout the whole week. "That would enable us to actually ensure that we have more capacity for waiting time." Her call for a debate over waiting comes as the health service faces intense financial pressures. She wants doctors to become more aware of the costs of their decisions. "One of the really good things is we've worked in a system that didn't ask us to think about money and that was probably a mistake. I don't think we have been good enough - we need to be educated in what things cost." The Patients Association says its evidence suggests the current 18-week waiting time is unacceptable for some patients. Chief executive Katherine Murphy said the time had come to open up the debate. "Whilst we do believe a gold standard waiting time needs to be established, it is unfair and unjust for it to be applied to all patients. Clinicians must have the authority to treat patients quicker if their condition requires it." Pressure on waiting times is growing as the number of people on the list has reached almost three million in England. The Department of Health recently announced an additional £250m for the NHS to reduce backlogs. Health officials say there is no plan to change the 18-week target, and point to a falling number of patients in recent years facing the very longest waits. Labour also defended the target, describing its achievement as a historic moment for the NHS. Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham said: "Treating people in a timely manner makes good healthcare sense as well as good economic sense." Professor John Appleby, chief economist at The King's Fund, said: "The 18-week target has played a key role in reducing waiting times for hospital treatment to the historically low levels now experienced by patients. "But it should not be a one-size fits all target. It is designed to enable urgent cases to be treated quickly, while allowing doctors flexibility to make appropriate clinical decisions." Goldson had preventative surgery on 30 March after an issue was detected during routine screening in February. The 24-year-old has made 35 appearances for the Seagulls since signing from Shrewsbury Town in August 2015. "I think as each day goes past and he feels better, he'll be more optimistic," Hughton told BBC Sussex. "We're delighted with how it's gone and hopefully look forward to seeing him back in as quickly as possible. "Of course being able to train in pre-season and look forward to next season, that's our hopes."

A re-think is needed on the waiting time target for routine operations as 18 weeks is too long for some patients, the new leader of UK surgeons says. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Brighton boss Chris Hughton says he hopes to have defender Connor Goldson available for pre-season training after having successful heart surgery.

The pair have been in temporary charge since Simon Petulla resigned in March, overseeing two defeats in friendlies. Meanwhile, prolific striker Catarina Andrade and Amy Brown have withdrawn from the squad for Gotland, replaced by Fiona MacKinnon and Ella Brennand. Jersey will look to defend the gold medal they won on home turf in 2015. Jersey FA chief executive Neville Davidson told BBC Sport: "Jodie and Dan have come in and organised things. "They did very well against Sheffield United Women and basically they're moving things forward. "They've committed to Gotland and after that we'll all sit down and see if they want to continue." Media playback is not supported on this device As soon as Jon Daly started talking to me after his side's defeat to Celtic, I knew he was angry. This was a different kind of anger, though. Usually, a manager's fury is directed at the referee or his assistant for a decision deemed dodgy. This was something else. The interim Hearts boss' rage was simmering away as he gave his assessment of the match - then he let rip. He, and others within the Hearts hierarchy, had taken exception to Brendan Rodgers' comments about their signing policy. The Celtic manager basically said the players recruited didn't fit Ian Cathro's playing style. The point was made as he gave his support to the man who had been shown the door at Tynecastle just days before. Little riles a football club more than a counterpart looking over the fence and pointing out what is going wrong - especially when it comes to off-field matters. There has always been an unwritten rule that it simply doesn't happen. The perception of this rule being broken is what prompted the former striker to hit out at a man who has enjoyed nothing but universal praise since his arrival in Glasgow. Media playback is not supported on this device Daly and Hearts believe Rodgers overstepped the mark and decided, very publicly, to let him and the rest of Scottish football know. Some believe Craig Levein should have stepped in, given the apparent criticism appeared to be levelled at him in particular. There was never a chance of that happening. Hearts' director of football is keen to work away in the background and enjoys being away from questions and microphones. The outburst in general has been welcomed by some who see the situation akin to an under-resourced David firing one into the eye of the over-resourced and arrogant Goliath, but like most things in football, the truth and the tale rarely collide. In true tactical style, when Rodgers came to the microphone, his response to Daly's outburst was a combination of defence and attack. As ever, he chose his words wisely and attempted to defuse the situation but was barbed when asked about the possibility of breaking managerial omerta. "Well, he's not a manager yet," Rodgers retorted - a brief, yet clear glimpse of a side to the Celtic manager rarely seen. Always statesmanlike in his approach to interviews and media conferences, there are some members of the media who have found themselves on the wrong end of some sharp words. The steel is never far from the smile, but underpinning it all is a pure fixation with football. The former Liverpool boss is a man whose eyes light up when talking about the game. Yes, he's polite and articulate when being asked the obvious, but when talking tactics and discussing footballing methodology, he comes alive. Ask anyone who spends time in his company and they will tell you he lives for football. Could it be, then, that in offering his support to a fellow manager, his desire to talk about the intricacies of the game became his trap door into what was perceived to be arrogance? What we can probably say with some degree of certainty is that openness and passion were the winners of the opening day ding-dong. As journalists, we crave a look behind the curtain of cliches. Rodgers says he'll continue to provide honest answers to questions asked and, like Jon Daly's passionate defence of his club, that is just fine with me.

Former Wales forward Jodie Botterill and Daniel Seviour will take joint-charge of Jersey's women's side at the upcoming Island Games. [NEXT_CONCEPT] BBC Scotland's senior football reporter, Chris McLaughlin, analyses a talking point from the weekend's action, asking what's behind the words.

Police were called at about 12:30 BST on Tuesday because of the holdall that was left unsupervised. It was searched, but found to contain nothing suspicious. Train services were running again, with a 20-minute delay between Rhymney and Cardiff, by 15:15. The England seamer, 32, claimed six wickets in the second Test against West Indies to climb three places and sit alongside Australia's Ryan Harris, behind only South Africa's Dale Steyn. Anderson last week surpassed Sir Ian Botham as England's highest Test wicket-taker with his 384th dismissal. Team-mates Joe Root and Gary Ballance also moved up the ICC rankings. Root, 24, is fifth in the batting standings - the highest he has been - after his unbeaten first-innings 182 in the second Test in Grenada. Fellow Yorkshire batsman Ballance, 25, is in a career-high 17th after scores of 77 and 81 against West Indies.

Caerphilly train station was evacuated after an unidentified package was found at the adjoining bus station. [NEXT_CONCEPT] James Anderson has moved up to a career-high second in the International Cricket Council Test bowling rankings.

Northumbria Police said they empathise with Sunderland and Newcastle United supporters as both teams strive for Premier League survival. But they hope recent improvements in relations between fans will continue. About 3,000 Sunderland fans are expected to attend the game in Newcastle's St James' Park. Newcastle are second from bottom of the Premier League, one point and two places behind Sunderland who are just above the relegation places on goal difference. Ch Supt Steve Neill said police will be present but fans will be allowed to make their own way to the stadium unlike in previous years when they have been escorted to the ground. He said tension between the supporters has softened since two Newcastle United fans, Liam Sweeney and John Alder, were killed in the MH17 air disaster in July 2014. Sunderland fans raised funds in memory of the pair and also paid tribute at matches. Ch Supt Neill said: "In the last couple of derbies there has been a marked change as a result of fans having a bit of respect for each other but also because of the change in neighbourhood policing style we have adopted. "We are aware of the relevant league positions and how important it is to both clubs and to both sets of supporters. "We will show some empathy with regards how the result goes but we will still be very positive and engaging with people in the city." Sunderland are running 25 free coaches which police are encouraging fans to use. Both the Metro and Northern Rail will also be providing non-stop services between Sunderland and Newcastle. Kick off will be at 13:30 GMT. Make a mistake on your homemade banner! A 1D fan had made a sign saying: "Hi Harry, your so nice". Harry noticed the grammar mistake and corrected it himself! It happened at the band's gig in Philadelphia. The poster with the words written in thick black pen, complete with Harry's autograph, is now hanging on the fan's bedroom wall. The Barcelona star, who won a treble of Spanish title, Copa del Rey and European Champions League last season, officially started the building process at the Port-Gentil stadium, which will host Africa Cup of Nations matches in 2017. The ceremony took place on a wide sandy ground where the stadium will be built. It was the Argentine forward's first visit to Gabon and he signed autographs on team jerseys worn by his fans, before proceeding with the laying of the first stone, accompanied by the president. "When I was in Barcelona a few years ago, I met Messi who had told me that he would come to visit me in Libreville," said the Gabon president. "It's a promise he made me. He is a man of honour who just kept his word." The new stadium will have a capacity of 20,000 and is expected to host matches from November 2016 in the build-up to the tournament. Port Gentil is Gabon's second city. The League Two club and Newport RFC had games postponed last weekend due to a waterlogged pitch at Rodney Parade. Further heavy rain is expected in south east Wales on Wednesday night but a dry period is then expected from Thursday morning until noon on Saturday. "I think we'll be fine, at this moment we aren't concerned," said Rodney Parade head of operations Mark Jones. "We haven't even discussed the possibility of the game being off and don't anticipate having that conversation. "We also expect the Newport RFC v Carmarthen Quins game on Sunday to go ahead as planned." Saturday's match will be Newport's first in the third round of the FA Cup in 30 years and the first competitive match between the two clubs. Championship side Blackburn are expected to select Wales international Tom Lawrence to face John Sheridan's men. Lawrence's loan from Leicester City has been extended until 5 February.

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A war crimes court in Serbia sentenced the ex-members of the so-called Jackals unit to up to 20 years in prison. Prosecutors ruled that the men had raped, murdered and robbed victims in four villages in western Kosovo. The crimes were among the most brutal of the 1998-99 war, in which ethnic Albanians fought against Serbian rule. Serbian troops were driven out of Kosovo in 1999 following a Nato bombing campaign aimed at halting the violent repression of the province's ethnic Albanians, who constituted 90% of its two million population. Kosovo declared independence in 2008 - a move which Serbia has refused to recognise. Crimes committed by the Jackals include the massacre of 41 people in the village of Cuska in 1999. Serb forces rounded up the residents and, after separating women and children from men, locked the male villagers into houses, where they were shot and set on fire. "[The nine] committed murders, rapes and robberies in an extremely brutal way, with the main goal to spread fear among Albanian civilians in order to force them to leave their homes and flee to Albania," judge Snezana Nikolic Garotic said in her verdict. The court in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, handed down jail sentences ranging from two to 20 years. Eleven paramilitaries had been on trial in the case, but two were cleared of all charges. The indictment of the Jackals was the result of an investigation by the war crimes prosecution in Belgrade, working with the EU mission in Kosovo. Several other members of the paramilitary unit remain on the run and are being sought by Interpol, the BBC's Guy Delauney, in Belgrade, reports. Some 120,000 ethnic Serbs live in Kosovo, which numbers 1.8 million inhabitants, most of whom are ethnic Albanians. The 40,000 or so Kosovo Serbs living in the north reject Kosovo's independence. Despite this, Kosovo has been recognised by more than 100 countries, including the United States and most EU states. A Toulouse father found footage of his two-year-old daughter being shaken, having her hair pulled and a spoon forced into her mouth at home. A doctor's examination revealed facial bruising, La Depeche reports (French). The 49-year-old nanny has been taken into custody and police say they are investigating to see if there are other victims. Her lawyer is quoted as saying that life had got "on top of her" and that "difficulties had built up". The nanny, held on suspicion of violence against a minor under the age of 15, was from an agency that specialises in domestic help.

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John Cole has overseen major public building projects in the health sector in Northern Ireland and is an industry expert in construction and procurement. Seventeen schools in the capital were forced to close in April after concerns over their construction. About 3,000 pupils remain displaced. They will return to their own schools after the summer holidays. Andrew Kerr, City of Edinburgh Council's chief executive, said: "I am pleased to have brought on board an expert of John's calibre to head this independent inquiry as he commands respect in both construction and procurement fields. "His track record speaks for itself and I am sure parents and everyone else who has been affected by the issues over the past five months will take comfort from the extensive knowledge and experience that John brings to the role. "The clear and thorough terms of reference, drafted in consultation with the political group leaders, set out exactly what we are aiming to achieve through this inquiry. Clearly, we want to find out what went wrong with these schools and are determined to see what lessons can be learned, not just here in Edinburgh but across Scotland and the UK." It was announced earlier this week that four primary schools, Pirniehall, St David's, Broomhouse and St Joseph's, will now open on Monday 20 June. Pupils from Rowanfield School will also return earlier than planned on Monday 27 June. About 900 pupils from Oxgangs and St Peter's Primary Schools and Braidburn School returned to their own buildings last month. Firrhill High School fully reopened on schedule last week. Pupils at remaining primary schools - Craigour Park, Forthview, Craigroyston and Castleview - will return after the summer break, as will Craigmount, Gracemount, Drummond and Royal High Schools. About 7,600 primary and secondary school children in the capital were affected when the schools, which were all built or refurbished as part of the same public private partnership (PPP) scheme, were closed suddenly in April. The problem became apparent following an investigation when part of a wall at Oxgangs Primary was blown down during stormy weather. Engineer Edwin Beard Budding patented his world-first design in 1830. A plaque marking his achievement has been put on a wall of the Stroud Brewery in Thrupp, Gloucestershire, which stands on the original workshop site. He got the idea from the cross cutting machines used to finish woollen cloth in the Stroud valleys' textile mills. The plaque was donated to Stroud District Council by Chris Biddle, editor of trade magazine Service Dealer, and was unveiled by David Withers, president of lawn-mower manufacturer Ransomes Jacobsen. Ransomes acquired the first manufacturing licence for Budding's lawn-mower in 1832. Mr Withers said: "It's amazing that his invention is pretty much unchanged, nobody's found a better way of doing this than he found in 1830." Mr Biddle said: "The visual impact of Wimbledon, Lord's, Wembley or any golf course, they are immaculately turned out, and it's all down to this guy's vision nearly 200 years ago." Media playback is unsupported on your device 27 March 2015 Last updated at 15:10 GMT It's after our big food survey showed more than half of kids don't eat any vegetables on a daily basis and one out of three have junk food more than three times a week. We asked if you've ever wondered what the best and worst things to eat are, or have any questions about the effect different foods can have on your body. You sent in loads of questions and we put as many as we could to our food expert Dr Radha.

An architect has been appointed to lead an independent inquiry into the Edinburgh school crisis. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The inventor of the lawn-mower has been honoured with a commemorative plaque on the site of his workshop. [NEXT_CONCEPT] All this week Newsround is looking at food, and how you can eat more healthily.

Jurors at Southwark Crown Court convicted 46-year-old Edwin Mee from Glasgow of 10 sexual assaults, two rapes and one count of assault. He was cleared of three charges. Jurors are still considering four counts of sexual assault and one of rape. Mee worked at Mitcham Barracks Army Careers and Information Office in Croydon as a recruitment sergeant, The court heard he abused his power to "bully and groom" young female cadets aged from 16 to their early 20s. The attacks took place in 2010 and 2011. Jurors were told the divorced father-of-five spanked women and this escalated to the rape of a vulnerable recruit. Mee used to stay late at the careers centre and interview the women after hours to "deliberately" target them, the court heard. One victim said she saw Mee as a father figure before he raped her. Prosecutor Rosina Cottage said: "This is a pattern of bullying sexual behaviour that was repeated again and again to the female cadets to make them feel that he had power over them and control over their future." She said the sergeant disregarded normal Army procedures to keep the women to himself and "gauge their vulnerability". He talked to them about sex, touched them and in the most serious instance commit rape, Ms Cottage said. Mee also deliberately targeted young black women, she said, perhaps thinking they were more vulnerable in relation to their immigration status or to pretend he had some power over them. After asking a 16-year-old if she had body piercings and saying he wanted to see the piercing in her tummy, he slapped her, the court heard. When she complained, he said: "It's you who needs the Army". Mee denied all 21 charges against him. The jurors will return to continue their deliberations on Wednesday. The two launches on Thursday came after a similar test on 15 April. Observers say all the tests appear to have failed, but a UN spokesman said such actions, which violate sanctions, were "deeply troubling". It comes amid a recent ramp-up in weapons activity as the North prepares for a rare party congress. There are also indications it is planning to carry out its fifth nuclear test, despite condemnation of its last test in January. In a rare comment on the situation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China - North Korea's closest ally - was committed to ensuring stability. He told a meeting of regional foreign ministers in Beijing on Thursday: "As a close neighbour to the (Korean) peninsula, China will never allow war to erupt on the peninsula. Once such a situation occurs, it will do nobody any good." South Korean officials said the first mid-range missile launch on Thursday took place in the morning near the eastern coastal city of Wonsan but the missile "crashed a few seconds later" in the coastal area, Yonhap news agency reported. A second test was detected in the evening, but South Korean officials said that too had failed. Both tests, like the earlier one, are thought to have been of a mid-range missile which has been given the nickname Musudan by observers. The missile is thought to have a range of about 3,000km (1,800 miles), meaning it could reach Japan or the US territory of Guam. Japan's ambassador to the UN, Motohide Yoshikawa, said the missile was "a threat to Japan's national security". UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told a news briefing that such actions by North Korea "are extremely troubling" and said the UN urged Pyongyang to "cease any further provocative actions and return to full compliance of its international obligations". Strengthened international sanctions were placed on North Korea after it tested what it claimed was a hydrogen bomb and launched a long-range missile. It also recently claimed to have fired a submarine ballistic missile. Observers have speculated that Pyongyang is boosting the development of its weapons programs ahead of the Workers Party Congress in May, the first in nearly 40 years. The North announced this week that the congress would take place on 6 May. It is aimed at solidifying the power of its leader Kim Jong-un, and will be watched closely for indications of political change and comments on the North's nuclear ambitions.

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"I almost feel like I don't deserve it," said four-time gold medallist Laura. "It's such a huge honour, but I feel like all I do is ride a bike." The pair, who are expecting their first child, were both recognised at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. Five Olympic rowers who won gold in the men's eight at Rio were also honoured. Paul Bennett, 28, Scott Durant, 29, Matthew Gotrel, 28, and cox Phelan Hill, 37, were made MBEs, while crew-mate Lieutenant Pete Reed received an OBE. They are among 1,197 people who were recognised for their achievements in the New Year Honours list, many of whom are unknown to the wider public. Laura, 25, said "nothing compares" to being named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Speaking after the ceremony, she said Princess Anne had asked her what it was like to take a break from training. "Obviously she's from a sporting background herself so she knows what it's like," Laura said. "So that was nice for her to say and actually realise that I haven't had a break since 2010." She added: "Me and Jason are spending a lot more time together. "We're doing things we never really did, like going down to my parents' house, for example." Husband Jason, 29, described the day as "mega", and added that he has the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 in his sights. Jason, who has six Olympic gold medals, said: "I'm still training, just ticking over, just relaxing, letting the dust settle. "Obviously we've got an extra family member coming at the end of the year." Show jumper and Olympic gold medallist Nick Skelton was sporting a black eye as he was awarded his CBE by Princess Anne, who is also a horse rider. Skelton, 59, who announced his retirement earlier this month, said she had asked what caused the injury. "She said, 'I hope that was horse-related'." He said: "It actually wasn't, I fell and hit a wall, and then we were talking about just the horses in general and what I'm doing and what I'm going to do now that I'm retired." GB para-archer John Walker was made an MBE, along with England footballers Alexandra Scott and Karen Carney. Carney said it was "massive" to be recognised while Scott said: "I started welling-up a bit." She added: "I suppose it brings it all together - what you've done and the journey I've been on." The case centres on the most deadly blaze on Black Saturday, on 7 February 2009, when wildfires swept across several areas in the state of Victoria. This fire, in the Kilmore East area north of Melbourne, killed 119 people and destroyed more than 1,000 homes. The plaintiffs say SPI Electricity failed to adequately maintain its power lines - claims the company denies. The case is expected to last at least nine months. There are about 10,000 plaintiffs, led by Carol Matthews, who lost her 22-year-old son in the fire. A 2009 Royal Commission found that the fire began when an electricity line failed between two poles. Contact between the live conductor and a cable stay supporting the pole caused arcing that ignited vegetation, the report said. The plaintiffs accuse SPI of failing to maintain its equipment adequately. "This fire was entirely preventable," their lawyer, Robert Richter, told the court. "With known and reasonable steps taken in time, SPI could and should have prevented it." He rejected SPI's stance that a lightning strike damaged the power line's infrastructure. The group are also suing maintenance firm Utility Services Corporation Limited over its inspections of the power line. A total of 173 people died in the Black Saturday fires.

Olympians Laura and Jason Kenny have each received CBEs from the Princess Royal for their services to cycling. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Survivors of one of the biggest bushfires in Australian history are suing a power company for negligence.

Several explosions were reported in the factory in Arganda del Rey, 27km (16 miles) from Madrid, the regional emergency service said on Twitter. The cause of the incident is still unclear. The area has been evacuated. A thick plume of smoke could be seen from afar. It was not known whether or not it was toxic. But air quality measured locally showed normal readings, the emergency service said (in Spanish). The group. which includes Lloyds Bank, the Halifax and Bank of Scotland, said it had suffered problems across all its brands on Wednesday. At one point the bank assured customers that the glitch had been resolved. However, customers are reporting that they are unable to access online and app banking on Thursday morning. One customer tweeted: "Haven't been able to access the site or app for over 36 hours now - is anything being done about this?" The banking group has not revealed what has caused the problems, but did say it was not the result of a cyber attack. "We're aware of intermittent errors and are looking to resolve ASAP. Apologies for any inconvenience caused," it has tweeted. Lloyds Banking Group has 22 million current account customers. Nearly six million actively used Lloyds Bank digital services, the bank said, with 2.5 million log ons per day, including 75% from a mobile or tablet, at Lloyds Bank specifically.

A fire at a chemical factory near the Spanish capital, Madrid, has injured at least 15 people, three of them seriously, officials say. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Customers of Lloyds Banking Group have expressed frustration at a second day of problems with online and app banking.

The action will challenge the government's decision to approve the plans which had previously been refused by Stroud and Gloucestershire councils. District and county councillor Steve Lydon said: "It's a sad move but we have no other alternative." Developer Balfour Beatty wants to build the waste plant at Javelin Park. Mr Lydon said the council was in the process of issuing legal proceedings which he said would "cost up to £25,000" but had a good chance of success. Last month, the government approved the proposals despite opposition from Gloucestershire County and Stroud District councils. The deputy leader of Gloucestershire County Council, Ray Theodoulou, said: "Any judicial review would have to be about the way the secretary of state reached his decision, not about the merits of the scheme itself. "We understand that one of the reasons the decision was delayed was because the Department for Communities and Local Government were keen to ensure it was robust, and not at significant risk of legal challenge." The legal challenge has been welcomed by campaigners at Glos Vain, as it will temporarily halt any building work. Campaigners say the incinerator will create toxic emissions and ruin the local landscape. Balfour Beatty has said it is "disappointed" with the legal action but will co-operate fully with the process. The pair smashed an incredible 149 runs off just 12.5 overs after a rain delay during Kent's 290-3 from 42 overs. Needing a revised 293, Glamorgan were given a platform by half-centuries from David Lloyd (65) and Will Bragg (52). Despite three wickets from James Tredwell, Ingram struck six sixes as Glamorgan won with seven balls left. The game was notable for some magnificent hitting from both teams. Billings, who was dropped off a skier by Michael Hogan on 27, moved from his fifty to three figures in just 17 balls, and faced just 54 deliveries in total. The stand of 170 with Denly was a fourth-wicket record for Kent in List A cricket, beating Chris Tavare and Alan Ealham's 146 back in 1980. But Ingram took over the latter stage of Glamorgan's chase as he repeatedly targeted the short side of the ground. It was his second match-winning knock of the weekend after making 64 not out in the T20 Blast win over Gloucestershire two days before. Kent next host Somerset on Tuesday, while Glamorgan are home to Middlesex on the same day. Sam Billings told BBC Radio Kent: "At halfway we were very happy with the way we batted and the score we put on the board. "But on a small ground like Canterbury on a good wicket you're never out of it chasing these days. On his century - "It was a bit of fun. Once you get into that flow you're not really thinking, you're just watching the ball and trying to hit it in the middle of the bat. "I was happy with how I played. I got a bit of luck [after being dropped on 27] but thankfully it came off today." Glamorgan batsman Colin Ingram told BBC Wales Sport: "The guys really played smartly upfront, I thought Lloydy [David Lloyd] played an outstanding innings to get us off to a great stand with his fifty and Braggy [Will Bragg] helped out as well. "They set it up nicely and fortunately we got the momentum going, and it just kept going- a very enjoyable win. "I grew up in a place where the wind always blew one way, so you soon learnt to hit in one direction- when you're hitting it well you've got to try to make it count. "You can't take anything for granted (in the competition), you want to be stringing the wins together in the business end, but we can take a lot of confidence out of the last couple of games and keep kicking on."

A newly-launched legal challenge to plans for a £500m incinerator near Gloucester was the "only option" left open, Stroud District Council has said. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Colin Ingram's superb 95 not out helped Glamorgan to a three-wicket win over Kent despite spectacular hundreds from Joe Denly and Sam Billings.

Osdin Shield, who are based in Glasgow, said the sofas and chairs were meant to save lives, because "gun attacks can happen anywhere". The company said the range should help protect against 9mm handguns, sub machine guns and shotguns. As well as domestic customers it hopes to tap into markets including hotels, embassies and government buildings. A spokesman said: "As you can appreciate there are many threats in the world today, so to protect you and the general public we use bullet resistant technology in our furniture to try and secure the wellbeing of clients." Osdin said the material used was hidden from view, within the carcass of the furniture. The furniture, which has not yet gone into production, will cost up to £10,000. A range of ballistic test standards the range aims to meet includes weapons such as 44 Magnums, high powered rifles and AK47s. An FSA spokesman told the BBC that Moscow could not be trusted and that its help was not needed. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that Russia was ready to help the rebels if they attacked militants from the Islamic State (IS) group. Russia, a key ally of the Syrian government, has carried out air strikes in the country since last month. Moscow says the strikes have mainly targeted IS, but Western powers say most have hit the FSA and other factions backed by the West and Gulf states. In his offer to the FSA, Mr Lavrov said the Russian air force could support the FSA provided the US shared information about rebel positions. But on Sunday, an FSA spokesman told the BBC that Russia had no role in Syria. "[Russian President] Vladimir Putin, is assisting a regime that indiscriminately kills their own people," Issam al-Reis said. "How could we trust the Russians' help?" Mr Issam said the FSA would continue fighting President Bashar al-Assad, who "was not part of the solution" to ending Syria's civil war. "If the Syrians stood with Assad he would not ask for invaders to come to Syria," he said. Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has also insisted that President Assad should have no role in Syria's "future". Russian air support has allowed President Assad's forces to launch ground operations in several provinces in recent weeks. The president for his part on Sunday hosted a visiting delegation of Russian parliamentarians in Damascus. He again expressed his gratitude for Moscow's support, and said that eliminating "terrorist" groups would resolve his country's problems. Why is there a war in Syria? Anti-government protests developed into a civil war that, four years on, has ground to a stalemate, with the Assad government, Islamic State, an array of Syrian rebels and Kurdish fighters all holding territory. Who is fighting whom? Government forces concentrated in Damascus and the centre and west of Syria are fighting the jihadists of Islamic State and Jabhat al-Nusra, as well as less numerous so-called "moderate" rebel groups, who are strongest in the north and east. These groups are also battling each other. What's the human cost? More than 250,000 Syrians have been killed and a million injured. Some 11 million others have been forced from their homes, of whom four million have fled abroad - including growing numbers who are making the dangerous journey to Europe. How has the world reacted? Iran, Russia and Lebanon's Hezbollah movement are propping up the Alawite-led Assad government, while Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar back the more moderate Sunni-dominated opposition, along with the US, UK and France. Hezbollah and Iran are believed to have troops and officers on the ground, while a Western-led coalition and Russia are carrying out air strikes.

A Scottish company has designed bullet resistant furniture aimed at the market for home and public security. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Western-backed rebels of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) have rejected an offer of military support from Russia.

Media playback is not supported on this device The midfielder, who joined Manchester City in the summer on loan from New York City, played his final England game as captain in the 0-0 draw against Costa Rica at the World Cup in June. The former Chelsea man, 36, was capped 106 times in a career dating back to October 1999 and follows Steven Gerrard into international retirement. "It has been a very tough decision for me to make," Lampard said. "That is why I have given it so much thought since the World Cup. "I have always been exceptionally proud and honoured to represent my country and have to say looking back I have enjoyed every minute of wearing the England shirt." Former captain Gerrard announced his retirement in July. The new England captain is expected to be announced by Roy Hodgson at an England press conference on Thursday. Lampard was released by Chelsea at the end of last season. He says his decision to move to America, and the MLS, is a key factor in his decision to end his international career. Lampard added: "Due to my club career now going in a different direction, it is of utmost importance for me to consider my family first and also to concentrate on how I can perform consistently to the best of my abilities over my next few years in club football. "It is now the time to move forward and I feel very confident that with Roy Hodgson in charge, the young players that we have coming through, and the changes that are being made throughout the development of the youth system in this country, that we will have success in the future and a team that this country deserves." Lampard played in five major tournaments and scored 29 goals and joins Sir Bobby Charlton as the sixth most-capped player in England history. The midfielder, who began his career at West Ham, left Chelsea at the end of last season after 648 appearances and 211 goals for the Stamford Bridge club. Hodgson paid tribute to the midfielder and said: "Frank Lampard has been a superb representative of the English game, both as a player on the pitch and an ambassador off it. "To reach in excess of 100 international caps is something very few professionals achieve and he is in exalted company. "He has served the national team quite brilliantly during his 15-year international career. "It is with regret that I accept and understand the decision he's made." Fletcher's first Grand National success came when he steered Red Alligator to victory in 1968, a year after finishing third at Aintree on the same horse. In 1973, he won the famous race on Red Rum, repeating the feat in 1974. Red Rum became the most successful horse to run in the National, winning for a third time with Tommy Stack in 1977, the year Fletcher retired. Fletcher also won the Scottish National in 1974, and finished as runner-up to Josh Gifford in the jockeys' title race. Former champion jockey Peter Scudamore said Fletcher was an "unsung hero", without whom "National Hunt racing wouldn't be where it is today". He added: "To win the Grand National three times is an incredible achievement. It's just a shame that after he finished in racing you didn't hear a lot about him." Police said flammable liquid was poured through the letterbox of a house in Camelia Court in the Top of the Hill area on Monday evening and set alight. The pensioner was able to extinguish the fire which caused scorch damage to a door. Youths threw missiles at police who attended and the back windscreen of a police vehicle was smashed. The seven-year-old's owner Rich Ricci said the switch was based on the form of the Willie Mullins-trained horse. "I know we talked about whether he would go for the Gold Cup, that's been our intention all year," Ricci told Channel 4. "But it's a very difficult race and if he's only 90% then we don't want to ruin the horse." He added: "We feel the Ryanair is the best alternative. It's not ideal but it's still a great race, it's a Grade One."

Frank Lampard has announced his retirement from international football. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Ex-jockey Brian Fletcher, who won the Grand National three times, including twice on Red Rum, has died aged 69. [NEXT_CONCEPT] There has been an arson attack at the home of a 70-year-old woman in Londonderry. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Vautour will run in Thursday's Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival rather than Friday's prestigious Gold Cup.

Stimpson took silver in the opening race in Abu Dhabi last month after a sprint finish with Andrea Hewitt. But the 28-year-old was unable to get close to Hewitt this time, with the New Zealander winning from Australia's Ashleigh Gentle and Japan's Juri Ide. Stimpson was the sole Briton competing at the 2018 Commonwealth Games venue. A top-five finish could potentially have secured a place at the Games for England's 2014 gold medallist. In the men's race, Spain's reigning World Series champion Mario Mola held off Richard Murray of South Africa, with another Spaniard, Fernando Alarza, third. Britain's Rio 2016 silver medallist Jonathan Brownlee is expected to race at the next round of the series in Yokohama, Japan on 13 May. His brother, Alistair, is focusing on longer distance events this season. The double Olympic champion, 28, will make his debut in that discipline in a 70.3 mile race in Gran Canaria on 22 April. Sir David's career spanned journalism, comedy writing and daytime television presenting, including The Frost Report. Internationally, he will be remembered for his revealing interviews with former US President Richard Nixon. BBC News website readers are sending their memories. I was at Wellingborough Grammar School when David Frost joined it and although he was two years ahead of me our paths crossed in the school plays. He was Banquo and I was - it was an all-boys school - Lady Macbeth. He brought tinned haggis for the banquet scene. We also starred in an Agatha Christie play together called Alibi. There was a rule in the school that if a student was going for Oxford entry that year they were not allowed to be in the school play too. David was the first to break this rule. He also clambered through the window of the make-up room because he was late to one rehearsal. He was unforgettable. And I won the school's Public Reading Prize every year except the two I was up against him! Although he was two years older than me he sat in the corner of our Latin class because he was behind with Latin. It was all very friendly between us, not too competitive. I have known Sir David for the past six years. He helped me with a cancer charity I set up and introduced me to the Prince of Wales to support us - nothing was too much trouble. We were working on charity projects that would have raised millions. We were going to compile a book commemorating 250 of his greatest interviews, and he was going to tell the stories behind each of them. There were also plans for an official portrait of him with some of his favourite interviewees. He was a true gentleman, and this news has struck me like a thunderbolt. He was my inspiration in so many ways. He changed the way people could be interviewed and created an entirely new way of broadcasting. He challenged politicians and kept them honest. What he did was phenomenal. He was the loveliest and generous person you could wish to meet, and he made you feel special. Sir David changed my life the day I met him. It will never be the same again. I met David Frost in Richmond. I told him he was marvellous on his shows. David shook my hand and thanked me, I said he was better looking in real life. Even though we had never met before he said: "So do you sir!" It made us laugh so much. I felt I knew him for years and have never forgotten that moment. David Frost will be greatly missed. The overriding memory is simply what a genuinely nice man he was. He made no 'starry' demands. I worked as a production manager on Through The Keyhole and not only was Sir David a true professional, he was always polite and courteous to everyone. He was never difficult or temperamental as so many presenters are. I'll never forget that in the bar after filming he made a point of acknowledging and thanking every single member of the crew. It didn't matter what their role was, or how 'important' they were, he treated everyone with equal amounts of respect. A very sad loss, not only to his family and friends, but also to the television industry.

Reigning Commonwealth champion Jodie Stimpson finished in 16th place in the World Triathlon Series event at Australia's Gold Coast. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Veteran broadcaster Sir David Frost has died at the age of 74 after a heart attack while on board a cruise ship.

It was the British number one's second defeat in Austria, having only reached the main draw as a 'lucky loser'. In a second set of nine breaks, Konta rallied from 0-40 when Brengle served for the match at 5-4 and again from 15-40 two games later before succumbing. Heather Watson reached the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open, beating Chinese Taipei's Lee Ya-Hsuan. The 23-year-old British number two, ranked 61, won in three sets, 6-0 6-7 (5-7) 6-4, and will face 2009 US Open champion Sam Stosur in the last eight. It is Watson's first quarter-final since winning in Hobart in January. For Konta, at a career-high ranking of 47, it was only a fourth defeat in 27 matches since Wimbledon. Her loss to world number 105 Klara Koukalova in qualifying was her first to a lower-ranked player since May. The Russian Athletics Federation is barred from international competition because of allegations of state-sponsored doping and cover-ups. Clean athletes must pass extra doping checks and meet strict criteria for the IAAF to allow them to take part at this summer's Games. But some athletes have now appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Confirming the appeal, Russia's sports minister Vitaly Mutko did not name the 67 athletes. However, 2004 and 2008 Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva may be on the list because she had already announced plans to challenge the ruling. The IAAF set out the "exceptional eligibility" criteria for athletes that includes having their clean doping record verified by credible agencies - ruling out their own authorities. Because the vast majority of Russian athletes train at home, the IAAF has already suggested "very few" will be deemed eligible. The ban has been described as "legally indefensible" by the president of the Russian Olympic Committee, Alexander Zhukov. The IAAF insists any Russian athletes cleared to compete in Rio must do so on a "neutral" basis and not under the Russian flag, as International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach had suggested.

Johanna Konta saved six match points but lost 6-3 7-5 to Madison Brengle in the second round of the Linz Open. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A total of 67 Russian athletes have lodged appeals against their bans from this summer's Rio Olympics.