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Anne Carlisle's pay rise was one of the highest of all UK vice chancellors last year, a study for The Times Higher Education showed. Lecturers said it was a "disgrace" as they fight a 1.1% pay offer. But, university bosses said it was "a reflection of the continued growth and success of the university". Ms Carlisle's overall pay, including performance-related pay and pensions contributions, rose by £57,391 to £285,900 in 2014-15, a 25.1% increase, the university confirmed. The average wage in Cornwall last year was £17,340, according to Cornwall Council. Falmouth University has about 4,200 students and Ms Carlisle's rise means she earns more than the £271,000 paid to Sir Timothy O'Shea, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, which has 35,500 students, according to the study. The university said the vice chancellor's pay was determined by the remuneration committee of its board of governors and she was not part of the discussions. A spokesman said 97% of the university's graduates were in work or further study six months after graduating and 20% of its graduates had started their own businesses - five times the national average. The University and College Union (UCU) is taking part in a two-day strike at universities next week as part of an ongoing pay dispute over the 1.1% pay rise offered by the employer body, the Universities and Colleges Employer Association. UCU general secretary Sally Hunt called the rise "blatant double standards". She said: "Universities need to answer some hard questions about how they will continue to attract and retain the best talent when pay is being held down and hardworking staff are receiving such poor reward for their efforts." Dragons will become the first Welsh team to face Russian club Enisei STM. Jones was head coach of Russia's national team between 2011 and 2014 and is not daunted by the trip. "Travelling over to Siberia is exciting for us and a bit of a challenge and a new adventure for the players," Jones said. "It's something we have to be ready for. We've got no fears of going there. I know the players, the coaches as well as anyone could. "They're a good side, they'll be committed but we fancy our chances. The challenge is to perform on such a long journey. Enisei-STM made history during the 2015-16 season as the the first Russian team to take part in European competition. In last season's Challenge Cup, Pro12 champions Connacht beat Enisei 31-14 in Siberia while Newcastle Falcons lost 24-7 in a game that was switched to Sochi. Dragons were beaten semi-finalists in the previous two seasons of the European Challenge Cup. Brive and Worcester are also in the group alongside the team from Siberia, where temperatures can reach -7.2 degrees celsius in the winter. Jones is hoping they will play Enisei away in December or January so the game can be moved to Sochi, where the weather is a little warmer. "Sochi is a lot better than Wales in December and January," Jones said. "I think a difficult fixture would be October/November. If you play them first up then they're likely to play that in Siberia and it can be very, very cold." The 41-year-old scored nine birdies to move to 13 under overall, tied with fellow American Webb Simpson. Sweden's Henrik Stenson added a 66 to his first-round 62 and trails by one shot. World number 751 Matt Every, who shot a 61 on Thursday, carded a 72 to slip to seven under par overall. Ireland's Shane Lowry is on nine under par, with Scotland's Russell Knox one shot further back, while England's Greg Owen is on even par. Luke Donald - who was runner-up in the tournament in 2016 - remains on one under.

An overall pay rise of nearly £60,000 for Falmouth University's vice-chancellor taking her wage close to £300,000 has angered staff. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A trip to Siberia in next season's European Challenge Cup will hold no fears for Newport Gwent Dragons, says head coach Kingsley Jones. [NEXT_CONCEPT] World number 543 Ryan Armour shot a nine-under par 61 to take share of the lead after the second round of the Wyndham Championship.

The 31-year-old was placed on report by referee Richard Silverwood after catching Giants full-back Scott Grix late during the 24-8 loss on Friday. But the Rugby Football League's review panel judged that the initial contact was with Grix's shoulder. Bowen can now face Sydney Roosters in Sydney on Saturday, 22 February. The former Australia international was making his Super League debut for the Warriors following his winter move from NRL side North Queensland Cowboys. Champions Wigan have taken a squad of 27 players down under and will begin their preparations for the World Club Challenge with a warm-up fixture against New Zealand Warriors on Wednesday. Trinity winger Ben Jones-Bishop scored a hat-trick in the win at Catalans to take him up to six tries this season. After achieving their first win of the season at Leigh, Widnes are boosted by the returns of Joe Mellor, Corey Thompson and Alex Gerrard. Young centre Keanan Brand is named in the squad and could make his debut if he features for the Vikings. Wakefield: Allgood, Arona, Arundel, Ashurst, Batchelor, Fifita, Finn, Grix, Hadley, Hirst, Huby, Johnstone, Jones-Bishop, Kirmond, Miller, Tupou, Walker, Williams, Wood. Widnes: Armstrong, Brand, Bridge, Brooks, J Chapelhow, T Chapelhow, Craven, Dudson, Gerrard, Gilmore, Hanbury, Houston, Johnstone, Manuokafoa, Mellor, Olbison, Runciman, Thompson, Whitley. Sanogo, on loan from Arsenal, was sent off during injury-time of the 0-0 draw for appearing to elbow Dons defender Antony Kay off the ball. "He's clearly off the ball, he's had one go and a second," said Robinson. "Equally, Rob Hall's been clotheslined on the the far side. Some of the challenges were borderline assault." He continued to BBC Three Counties Radio: "I was expecting to see the police in the tunnel at the end of the game because the challenges were so bad. "I know it's about fighting and competing for survival in one of the most difficult leagues in Europe, but there's still got to be an element of control." Addicks boss Jose Riga said after the game: "[I've] not yet [seen the Sanogo incident], but he did something silly - apologised - so I suppose he did something. "We don't need this in our situation, certainly not. "We are all nervous about the situation. [To not win] against a direct opponent, it's two times more difficult [to survive]." In 2012, Dons defender Gary MacKenzie headbutted Charlton striker Yann Kermorgant at The Valley, an action for which he apologised for afterwards. "Four years ago I sent Gary MacKenzie into the press conference to apologise to everybody for his actions," said Robinson. "We took full responsibility and it's not an acceptable part of the game, and today it's been the reverse happened against us - he could have broken his jaw. "Their manager didn't shake my hand until we were in the tunnel either, so it ended on a bitter note for me. But we were the better team." The result at The Valley leaves the Dons 21st in the Championship with 10 games to play, and seven points above Charlton in 23rd. The tunnel near the Israeli border collapsed after heavy rain, it said. Palestinian militants have used tunnels on Gaza's borders with Israel and Egypt to launch attacks on Israel, transport weapons or smuggle goods. Israel destroyed dozens of tunnels during the 2014 Gaza conflict, but Hamas has been rebuilding them. Meanwhile, tunnels on the Egyptian border have been used to smuggle weapons into Gaza, as well as civilian goods. The tunnels have played a vital role in the economy of Gaza, which has been under a blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt in 2007. The Egyptian military began flooding tunnels on its borders late last year, and says it has eliminated about 90% of them. Israel occupied Gaza in the 1967 Middle East war and pulled its troops and settlers out in 2005. Israel considered this the end of the occupation, but it still exercises control over most of Gaza's borders, waters and airspace. Egypt controls Gaza's southern border.

Matty Bowen is free to play for Wigan in the World Club Challenge after escaping punishment for a high hit in the defeat by Huddersfield Giants. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Wakefield coach Chris Chester has named the same side that has helped them to back-to-back wins. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Charlton striker Yaya Sanogo should be "banned for the rest of the season" for his "disgusting" red card against MK Dons, says Dons boss Karl Robinson. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Palestinian militant group Hamas says seven of its fighters have died after an attack tunnel they were working on in north-east Gaza collapsed.

The body of Lea Adri-Soejoko, 80, was found in a lock-up store at allotments in Sheaveshill Avenue, Colindale, on 28 February. The grandmother had been strangled with a ligature. The Met has apprehended Mubarick Duat, 37, and he is being questioned by detectives. A 40-year-old man has previously been charged with murder. Det Ch Insp Noel McHugh appealed for current and previous owners at the allotments to come forward if they have information. He said: "I am still keen to speak with those who were in and around the area at the time of the incident. "It is important that we continue to build a timeline of the events that led to officers discovering Lea's body in the lock-up store. "Any piece of information, however small, will help my team build a picture of events that tragic day." In a statement, Ms Adri-Soejoko's family said: "What is keeping us going is the hope that we will find out the truth about the callous death of our kind and loving mum." Jonathan Lewis, 44, of Long Walk, Epsom was arrested after police pursued a black Peugeot travelling at up to 90mph on Monday. Guildford magistrates remanded him in custody to appear at Guildford Crown Court on 12 May. The car was chased between junctions six and 10 in Surrey before being halted on the A3 at 10:15 BST. Two southbound and one northbound carriageway were shut for 40 minutes.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman on an allotment in London. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A man has been charged with dangerous driving and having no insurance after a police pursuit along the M25 and A3.

Guns both old and new fired a 21-gun salute during the display on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. The celebrations culminated with a "feu de joie" - a cascade of volleys - by six AS90 self-propelled guns. The Gunners were formed by a royal warrant three centuries ago, on 26 May 1716. The Queen, who is the regiment's Captain General, paid tribute to the troops: "In all the theatres of war and in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions throughout the world, you have served with great distinction, especially so in the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. "It has indeed been a demanding period for Gunners of all ranks and for your families who have so closely supported you. You should be rightly proud of your achievements." The first two permanent companies of Royal Artillery were formed 300 years ago by a Royal Warrant in the reign of George I. The companies were based at Woolwich, alongside the guns, powder and shot located in the Royal Arsenal. James Thompson took his own life last year shortly after Leicester's Bradgate Unit said it was full, although he was offered inpatient treatment elsewhere. An inquest returned a conclusion of suicide and that the care he received was good. His family said they were satisfied with the verdict but added that they had concerns over funding. The 44-year-old chef, who lived in Leicester, had a history of mental health problems including anxiety and depression. His family have previously said he "begged" to be sectioned but the inquest heard that while he had seen health professionals he often did not engage in treatment. He was offered inpatient treatment but there were no beds available in Leicester and he did not want to go elsewhere. Bill Timson, Mr Thompson's stepfather, said: "I am concerned about the level of mental health funding. "There wasn't a bed for James when the time was absolutely necessary as far as we're concerned. He was offered a bed... but it was going to be out of the area." Assistant coroner for Leicester Dianne Hocking concluded Mr Thompson died as a result of suicide and the care he received from Leicestershire mental health services was good. In a statement, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, which is responsible for mental health services in the county, said: "We were deeply saddened by the death of Mr Thompson. "We want to extend our sincere sympathies to Mr Thompson's family on their tragic loss and would welcome the opportunity to meet with them, if they wish." The temporary closure of the Carlisle site hit supplies of McVitie's ginger nuts, Crawford's custard creams and Carr's water biscuits, among others. United Biscuits said there had been "substantial flood damage" to electrical equipment and ovens. Manufacturing director Mark Taylor said customers had written to ask when the biscuits would be back on shelves. How have we coped without biscuits? A number of shoppers "rather than buy another pack, they actually hunted down the store manager, harangued him for 10 minutes about why ginger nuts weren't there and left the shop without buying anything", he said. Storms Desmond and Eva caused widespread damage in Cumbria, Lancashire and Yorkshire. Nearly 40 million litres of water and 540 tonnes of debris had to be cleared before normal production at the Carlisle site could resume, the company said. Hundreds of staff, suppliers and contractors worked to get the lines running. "It was a fantastic team effort to clean the place up, repair it and get it back in great shape," Mr Taylor said. "We can announce officially the biscuit crisis is over." The factory employs 640 people and produces 80,000 tonnes of biscuits a year.

Soldiers have put on a huge display of military firepower as the Queen joined the Royal Regiment of Artillery to mark its 300th anniversary. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The family of a man who killed himself said mental health services should be better funded. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Full production has resumed at a factory which flooded in December, leading to a national biscuit shortage.

Two adults and a child were in the property on Ebrington Street when the device was thrown shortly after midnight on Friday morning. Residents had to leave their homes in the surrounding area as Army bomb disposal experts defused the device. A controlled explosion was carried out just after 05:30 GMT. Emerson Street and Bond Street have now reopened. Wiltshire Chief Constable Mike Veale said he wanted "to put the record straight" on the case of Christopher Halliwell who was given a rare whole life sentence for killing Becky Godden. Mr Veale said the criticism was based on "misunderstanding, misleading information and factual inaccuracies". In his latest blog, Mr Veale "thought long and hard" before he responded. Halliwell, a former taxi driver, from Swindon, was already serving a prison sentence for the 2011 murder of Sian O'Callaghan, but was last month given a whole life term for the murder of Becky Godden - five years after he confessed to her murder. Police irregularities meant Halliwell could not originally be charged with the murder, but a new case was brought when police found new evidence that led to his conviction. In 2011, ex-detective Steve Fulcher failed to caution Halliwell when he originally confessed to Becky's killing, which meant any prosecution case could not go ahead. Mr Fulcher was later found guilty of two counts of gross misconduct and resigned from the force in 2014. Ms Godden's mother, Karen Edwards, has praised Mr Fulcher for his actions but he has been repeatedly criticised by her father John Godden. In his blog, Mr Veale said: "As a result of the obvious emotions and complexities of this case the public criticism and unjustified challenge of Wiltshire Police was entirely predicted and expected." He said the case has had "raised a number of issues, including the legislation relating to interviews" of suspects. However, he said they wanted to avoid a "media frenzy" which could in turn lead to the families with missing or murdered loved ones being "re-traumatised". Mr Veale also raised the issue of press speculation over other women "who may or may not have been a victim of Halliwell". Speaking on BBC Radio 4 last week, Mr Fulcher said Halliwell had told him "police want to interview me about eight murders". But Mr Veale wrote: "This speculation is not helpful and is very distressing to the families involved. "At this time Wiltshire Police has not uncovered any links between Halliwell and any other murders across the country." Mr Veale ended the blog with a message to anyone with information in the "ongoing inquiry" to share it with the force.

Three people have escaped injury after a pipe bomb was thrown into the rear yard of a house in Londonderry. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A police boss has defended his force after it took "unfair criticism" over an inquiry into a woman's murder.

Media playback is not supported on this device Sixth seed Konta, 26, matched Virginia Wade's 1978 feat with a gutsy 6-7 (2-7) 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 win over Romanian second seed Simona Halep. She has equalled her best Grand Slam run and will next face Venus Williams. "Ever since I was nine years old I've believed in my own ability and dreamed big," Konta told BBC Sport. "I don't give myself too much time to dream and more focus on the work. I just stuck to my true self." Konta was watched by Wade from the Royal Box on Centre Court, with the 1977 champion describing the Briton's performance on Tuesday as "absolutely stunning". "Both players were so good but she had a tougher mind and was more aggressive," Wade said. "It's fine to be the last British women's winner to win Wimbledon, but it's better to have plenty of British players to win. I'm just surprised it's taken so long." Media playback is not supported on this device Six-time Wimbledon singles champion Billie Jean King praised the way Konta handled herself both during and after the match. "I love the fact that she talks about her ambition. Women are taught not to talk about ambition," said the American, who won 39 Grand Slam titles across singles and doubles. "We should be nice, be polite - she says it like it is. She never takes anything for granted." Konta, ranked seventh in the world, is the first British woman to be among the top 10 since Jo Durie in April 1984. "She knows that every time she goes on court it's a blessing," King added. "Great Britain should be so proud of her and she should be proud of herself." Media playback is not supported on this device The way Konta fought back after losing the first set and held her nerve during a tense final set will surely have boosted her confidence before she meets five-time champion Williams on Thursday. Though she is searching for her first grass-court title, Konta's form on the surface has been impressive. She reached the final at Nottingham and the semi-finals at Eastbourne before being forced to withdraw with a back injury. "I've dreamed of success in every Slam," said Konta, who reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open in 2016. "I think it makes it more special because it is home. "I feel my opponents have pushed me, and I in turn them, and to create such a sporting excitement for the crowd makes it very special." This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser The 67 navy veterans who served with the Arctic convoys were being given Ushakov medals for their role supplying the Eastern front. But the ceremony was delayed when officials realised the personalised medals were still in London. Each Ushakov medal is individually numbered with a recipient's name on it. The medals intended for Wednesday's ceremony at City Hall had the names of other veterans inscribed on them for a forthcoming ceremony with other UK veterans, but not the event in Cardiff. Sergey Nalobin from the Russian Embassy in London, who was supposed to present the veterans with their medals, told those attending that the correct medals were on their way to Cardiff in a diplomatic car. Veterans were urged to wait to collect their medals, although those who could not stay have been promised that they will receive them in the near future. On Tuesday, 11 veterans received their medals at a ceremony at Bodelwyddan Castle, Denbighshire.

Johanna Konta is "tremendously proud of being part of a little bit of history" after becoming Britain's first women's Wimbledon semi-finalist for 39 years. [NEXT_CONCEPT] World War Two veterans invited to a special ceremony in Cardiff by the Russian government had to wait two hours after the wrong medals were sent.

Brian "the guv'nor" Reader was one of the ringleaders of what is said to be the largest burglary in English history. He was given a prison term of six years and three months in March for his role in the £14m break-in. He had sought leave to appeal the sentence due to ill health. Two Court of Appeal judges were urged to show "mercy" and cut the 77-year-old's sentence following what was described as a "dramatic" deterioration in his health. But Mr Justice Flaux and Mr Justice Edis rejected Reader's application for leave to appeal his original sentence. Mr Justice Flaux said: "The sentence passed was not in any sense manifestly excessive." Reader of Dartford, Kent, had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. The Hatton Garden gang carried out the meticulously planned crime over the Easter weekend last year. They ransacked 73 boxes at Hatton Garden Safe Deposit after using a drill to bore a hole into the vault wall. Valuables worth up to £14m, including gold, diamonds and sapphires, were taken. Two-thirds of those valuables remain unrecovered. The competition, held in Nancy, was entitled "My thesis in three minutes". One of the 27 finalists compared a molecule to a "club bouncer in reverse" who lets people in but not out. The winner used a metaphor about love to explain research on "low-temperature tunnelling spectroscopy of a graphene on superconducting rhenium". PhD student Alexandre Artaud said electrons faced a choice between pairing up thanks to "superconductivity which allows love between two particles", or graphene, which enhances performance but at a cost. He compared this to doctoral students having to choose between love and research, AFP news agency reports. "I don't want to choose. I want doctoral students in love - and electrons that are both paired up and performing," he explained. "My thesis in three minutes" was co-sponsored by the National Centre of Scientific Research (CNRS) - France's main research body. Most of the finalists were women. The jury was composed of academics unfamiliar with the subjects covered. Given the success of the French students in summarising their research we set you a challenge to tell us the plot of your favourite book in 10 words or less. Here are some of your suggestions so far: Your book summary in under 10 words. If you are up to the challenge send your suggestions to @BBC_HaveYourSay.

The oldest member of the Hatton Garden jewellery raid gang has failed in his attempt to have his prison sentence reduced. [NEXT_CONCEPT] French PhD students have taken part in a challenge to summarise their research in thee minutes designed to test their concision and eloquence.

Mr Khodorkovsky has been living in exile in Europe since he was pardoned by President Vladimir Putin in 2013 after 10 years in jail for fraud. He told the BBC he was considering applying for political asylum in Britain as one of several options. Russia's once-richest man said the authorities had "gone mad". Mr Khodorkovsky is accused of ordering several of his employees to kill both the mayor and a businessman, who survived. Investigators allege Vladimir Petukhov, the mayor of Nefteyugansk, was killed on 26 June 1998 for demanding Mr Khodorkovsky's oil firm, Yukos, pay taxes that the company had been avoiding. Local businessman Yevgeny Rybin was allegedly targeted because his activities "clashed with Yukos's interests", Russia's powerful Investigative Committee (SK) said in a statement (in Russian) as it announced his arrest in absentia. Mr Rybin survived a gun attack in November 1998 and a second attack on his car in March 1999, when another man in the vehicle was killed and several people were injured. Five people have already been tried for the attacks and the arrest warrant is unlikely to make any difference unless Mr Khodorkovsky returns to Russia, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from Moscow. Armed police raided the Moscow offices of Mr Khodorkovsky's Open Russia pro-democracy movement on Tuesday, in a move that authorities said was linked to allegations of tax evasion. The flats of at least seven activists who work for Mr Khodorkovsky were also searched. Mr Khodorkovsky has always argued that the fraud charges for which he was imprisoned were politically motivated. The exiled tycoon, who now spends much of his time in London. has repeatedly criticised President Putin in recent months. He said Tuesday's raids were acts of intimidation and the sign of an "authoritarian regime" nearing its "inevitable" end. In further comments on Wednesday, Mr Khodorkovsky said the authorities were acting like bandits: "They've gone mad. I realised that yesterday." After Mr Khodorkovsky was arrested in 2003, Yukos was broken up and taken over by a state oil firm. Last year an international arbitration court in The Hague said Russian officials had manipulated the legal system to bankrupt Yukos, and jail Mikhail Khodorkovsky. The court told Russia to pay former shareholders in Yukos $50bn (£32bn) in compensation. 1963 - Born in Moscow, son of chemical engineers 1987 - Founds Menatep bank 1995 - Buys Yukos for $350m, with Menatep assuming $2bn in debt 2003 - Arrested for tax evasion, embezzlement and fraud 2005 - Found guilty on six of seven charges, jailed for eight years 2007 - Yukos declared bankrupt 2010 - Convicted of embezzlement and money laundering 2013 - Pardoned by President Putin after request for clemency; leaves Russia for Germany 2015 - Charged with ordering 1990s murder of Siberian mayor; says Russian authorities have "gone mad" Martese Johnson was filmed being arrested near the University of Virginia where he is a student. The video shows him pinned to the ground with blood streaming from his face as he accuses the police of racism. Prosecutors said "the interest of justice is best served" by dropping the charged of drinking underage. Speaking at press conference on Friday, Mr Johnson said he was "ecstatic" that the charges had been dismissed, and that the incident invigorated a desire to work for social justice. The Virginia governor called for an inquiry following the arrest of the 20 year-old Chicago native by agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Control department (ABC). The arresting officers are on desk duty until the review of the ABC is complete. The match against Salford was abandoned after the 17-year-old centre was taken to hospital. "The club respectfully asks that all supporters respect the wish for privacy and sensitivity for the family at such a difficult time," a statement said. England second row Brett Ferres tweeted a message of support for the teenager. "Keep fighting Ronan Costello, just shows the dangers of our great sport," said the 30-year-old former Huddersfield player, now with Leeds. After taking charge of a 10-2 Super League defeat at home to Wakefield on Sunday, Huddersfield head coach Paul Anderson added: "We have to put all our prayers and hopes into him getting well."

A Russian court has placed ex-oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky on an international wanted list over the 1990s murder of a Siberian mayor. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Police have dropped charges of under-aged drinking against a young black man whose violent arrest sparked protests. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Huddersfield Giants player Ronan Costello is in a critical condition at Leeds General Infirmary after being hurt in an Under-19s game on Saturday.

Currently, EU nationals who have lived in the UK for three years can apply for support for maintenance costs. But from this autumn, new EU students in England will need five years of residency to qualify for assistance. The government said the move was not related to the EU referendum and British relationships with the EU. A spokesman for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills said the department undertook a consultation on the issue last year and the move was about ensuring greater sustainability in the funding for higher education and bringing the UK into line with other EU countries. The announcement means that EU nationals who start their courses in the academic year 2016-17 onwards will be required to demonstrate five years' residency in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. In a written statement to Parliament, Universities Minister Jo Johnson said the change would bring the UK into line with the rules applied by other EU countries, such as Germany and France , "who generally require five years' residency in the home country before students become eligible for living cost support". He said: "The higher education student support budget is under pressure from increasing numbers of applicants from the EU, and the government is taking steps to manage the burden on the taxpayer. "The government is therefore increasing the residency requirement that EU nationals must meet in order to be eligible for living cost support." The increased residency requirement will not apply to UK nationals and the existing three-year residency rule will continue to apply to them. EU students who are already studying, as well as migrant workers from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway and their families, are not affected by the change. Other changes to the student support package from this autumn mean maintenance grants for students from lower-income homes are being scrapped. New maintenance loans will replace the grants, with full-time students eligible for a means-tested loan of up to £8,200. The Target stores will no longer be selling a beanie hat, a hoodie and a foam can holder advertising Anzac Day. The incident comes only days after supermarket chain Woolworths was forced to take down an Anzac Day campaign. Some 11,500 Australian and New Zealand soldiers died in the WW1 battle that Anzac Day commemorates on 25 April. The three products were among 50 or so items being sold by Target on behalf of Camp Gallipoli, a non-profit organisation that is aimed at educating young Australians about the legacy of Anzac Day. The chief executive of Camp Gallipoli, Chris Fox, said that all profits from the merchandise were being donated to veterans or their families. He said the funds would go to the Returned and Services League (RSL) which supports those who have served in the armed forces, and Legacy, an organisation which supports families of those killed or injured in the services. But the withdrawn items were "deemed to be unsuitable and in breach of the permit" given to Camp Gallipoli to use the word "Anzac" on products, Australia's Veterans' Affairs Minister Michael Ronaldson told AFP news agency. A spokesman for the ministry said that both Camp Gallipoli and Target - which is unrelated to the US retail company of the same name - had responded promptly to the request. Mr Fox said he was concerned the negative publicity was detracting from the spirit of what his organisation is trying to do. "All of Australia should be focusing on legacy and the spirit of mateship," he told the Sydney Morning Herald. Earlier this week Woolworths was asked by the government to take down an advertising campaign which used the slogan "fresh in our memories" over photos of World War One soldiers, echoing Woolworth's slogan "The fresh food people".

The government is to make it harder for students from other European Union countries to get financial support for their living costs in England. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Australian retailer Target has withdrawn three Gallipoli-themed products after the government deemed them inappropriate.

Paul Vernon, 58, who is from Redditch, Worcestershire, was detained at 13:50. Police said officers responded to a call from a member of the public following an appeal for information about Vernon's whereabouts. Vernon was previously jailed for sex offences in Lancashire. He was being sought by West Mercia Police for breaching the terms of his release. Officers from the Environment Agency found more than 870 tonnes of electrical items, rubble and plastics at Sun Ridge Farm in Thornley. Stuart McCarroll, who ran a skip hire business, had previously admitted breaching environmental permit rules. The judge at Durham Crown Court jailed the 27-year-old from Thornley for eight months for the environmental offences. He also sentenced him to a further six months for breaching a suspended sentence for a separate offence, and ordered him to pay £13,123 in costs. McCarroll had previously pleaded guilty to four charges relating to running a waste operation otherwise than in accordance with an environmental permit, and one of incinerating waste. The charges date from July 2014 to October 2015. The court was told that McCarroll used the farm as a "free tipping ground." Environment Agency officials who visited the site found piles of sorted wastes including plastics and wood, with smoke coming from a burnt area of ground, skips containing a variety of waste, and other wastes such as bricks, kitchen units, window frames and a sunbed. Dave Edwardson, from the agency, said: "He had a complete disregard for the law, which is in place to protect the environment and communities, not to mention his actions undermining legitimate businesses."

A missing sex offender from England has been arrested by Scottish police after being found in Oban, Argyll and Bute. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A County Durham man who used his parents' farm to dump waste "on an industrial scale" has been jailed.

Ardel O'Hanlon, who starred alongside Kelly in the show, and its creators Graham Linehan and Arthur Matthews, were among the hundreds of mourners. Irish President Michael D Higgins was also there to pay his respects. Speaking after the service, Matthews said Kelly had been "a legendary figure in Irish comedy". Kelly, who died on Sunday, spent 60 years in theatre and on screen, most recently in Emmerdale and Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie, but is best remembered as the ill-tempered perennially-drunk priest Father Jack in the hit show. Addressing the mourners at the Church of the Guardian Angels in Blackrock, Kelly's son Emmet said it had been "pretty cool" that Father Jack was trending on Twitter shortly after his death, ahead of Donald Trump and Leonardo DiCaprio. Despite his well-known role though, chief celebrant Father Bill Fortune said Kelly had been a devoted churchgoer. Pointing to the seat Kelly had taken "Sunday after Sunday", Fr Fortune said it was "probably contoured to his person". The service also saw a copy of the Irish Times crossword, which he did every day, and a picture of the 40 Foot swimming hole in Dublin Bay, where he took a daily dip, brought to the altar. Speaking outside the church, Matthews said Kelly "had a great life". "He packed a lot in. He'll be missed, he was a legendary figure in Irish comedy," he said. The actor is survived by his wife of 51 years Bairbre, seven children and 17 grandchildren. The Hammers signed the 29-year-old from Hull City in January for £10.2m on a three-and-a-half year deal. But after scoring seven goals in 20 matches for Hull, Snodgrass failed to score in 15 Premier League appearances for West Ham last season. Sunderland boss Simon Grayson said he is interested in signing Snodgrass. "When people like him become available you would be foolish not to consider it," said Grayson, who managed the Scot at Leeds, on Friday. "That would be a deal dictated by finances. Can we do it? Who knows, but we might ask the question." Former Norwich player Snodgrass has been capped 24 times. Frederic Frans had announced on Monday that he was leaving and has returned to Belgium to re-sign for Lierse. The 29-year-old Miller joined Thistle last summer after leaving St Johnstone and made 24 appearances. Gallacher had only played once, but the 36-year-old was also goalkeeping coach with the Premiership club. The former Scotland international, who joined Thistle after leaving Ross County in 2013, had fallen to third choice behind Tomas Cerny and Ryan Scully at Firhill. Wilson, who came through the club's youth ranks, made only 12 appearances last season, but the 21-year-old started in the final two games of the season and has agreed a one-year contract extension.

The funeral of actor Frank Kelly, best known for his role as Father Jack Hackett in Channel 4 comedy Father Ted, has taken place in Dublin. [NEXT_CONCEPT] West Ham have told Scotland midfielder Robert Snodgrass that he can leave the London club, either on a permanent basis or on loan. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Defender Gary Miller and goalkeeper Paul Gallacher have rejected contract offers as midfielder David Wilson has signed a new deal with Partick Thistle.

In its latest African Economic Outlook, the fund forecasts growth in the region of 3.75% this year, the slowest growth in six years. Next year, the report forecasts growth of 4.25%. Low oil and commodity prices, together with a slowdown in the Chinese economy, are the main reasons for the overall downturn, the IMF says. China is the region's largest trading partner and many African countries have benefited hugely from exporting raw materials to the country. "The strong momentum evident in the region in recent years has dissipated," says the report, titled Dealing with the Gathering Clouds. "With the possibility that the external environment might turn even less favourable, risks to this outlook remain on the downside." Oil exporters such as Nigeria and Angola are being hit particularly hard by the slump in the oil price, which has fallen by more than 50% since mid-2014 to less than $50 a barrel. Mineral exporters such as Zambia, Ghana and South Africa are also suffering from lower commodity prices, the report says. The IMF calls on African governments to adopt policies to lessen the impact of this economic slowdown, such as allowing currency depreciation to help boost exports. It also urges governments to address income inequalities that are particularly high in the region, as well as gender inequality. A spokesman said the aircraft was shot down while on a reconnaissance mission in eastern Jonglei state. UN chief Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the attack on the "clearly marked" helicopter. However, South Sudan's minister of information told the BBC that the cause of the incident was not clear. The UN has been helping those caught up in deadly clashes between rival communities in Jonglei state. Deputy UN spokesman Eduardo del Buey said South Sudan's military had admitted it had hit the helicopter. "Initial reports indicated the UN helicopter crashed and burned. The mission immediately launched a search and recovery mission. It has confirmed the death of all four crew members," the UN spokesman said. "In subsequent communications between the mission and the South Sudanese armed forces, the SPLA [army] told the mission that it has shot down the helicopter in the Likuangole area in Jonglei state." A spokesman for Mr Ban said: "The secretary-general strongly condemns the shooting down today of a clearly marked UN helicopter by the Sudan People's Liberation Army near Likuangole, in Jonglei State of South Sudan." Mr Ban called on South Sudan's government to "immediately carry out an investigation and bring to account those responsible for this act", the spokesman said. Earlier, South Sudan military spokesman Philip Aguer told AFP news agency that the helicopter had been hit by "friendly fire". "The artillery unit unfortunately fired on the plane [believing] that this is an enemy plane because there was no prior information from the UN about this plane being in the area," he said. "After 15 minutes of shooting at the plane, we heard that the UN had sent a plane," he added. But South Sudan Minister of Information Barnaba Marial Benjamin told the BBC's Focus on Africa programme: "There is no proof it was shot down. It is being investigated. "It was flying in an area where there is a lot of rebel activity." The helicopter was identified both by UN and Russian sources as a Russian-built Mi 8 - a twin-turbine helicopter commonly used as a transport. All four crew members were Russians, Moscow news agencies report, quoting Russian diplomats in South Sudan. They also spoke of a fifth victim, who was not Russian but whose nationality was not given. South Sudan accuses Sudan of backing rebel groups on its territory - charges denied by Khartoum. Relations have been tense between the two countries since the South seceded in 2011.

Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is slowing sharply, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The UN says a helicopter from its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan has been shot down by the army, killing all four crew, believed to be Russians.

Bill de Blasio said the relevant municipal agencies had backed the idea. The bronze Fearless Girl statue was placed on 8 March to draw attention to gender inequality and the pay gap in the corporate world. The statue - which has become an instant tourist draw - had been due to be removed on Sunday. Appearing next to the 4ft-tall (1.21m) statue in Manhattan on Monday, Mr de Blazio said it "means so much to the people of New York". The statue was "standing up to fear, standing up to power, being able to find in yourself the strength to do what's right", he added. "She is inspiring everyone at a moment when we need inspiration." The work, by artist Kristen Visbal, was commissioned by asset managers State Street Global Advisors (SSGA). The company said the girl represented the future. It added that one in four of the 3,000 largest traded US companies did not have even one woman on their board. Wall Street's Charging Bull statue was originally guerrilla art by Italian-born artist Arturo Di Modica. Installed in 1989, the bronze sculpture was meant to represent the "strength and power of the American people" in response to the market crash in 1987. But it become a popular attraction and was allowed to stay. Prosecutors say Maria de los Angeles Pineda's brothers were in a drug gang that operated in Iguala, Guerrero. They said police handed the students over to the drug gang after clashes in September. The gang then killed them and burned their bodies. Maria Pineda and her husband Jose Luis Abarca were arrested in November. He has been charged with organised crime, kidnapping and murder. The students' disappearance sparked nationwide protests and has rocked the government of President Enrique Pena Nieto. Prosecutors said that members of the drug gang linked to Maria Pineda had confessed that her husband, the ex-mayor of Iguala, had ordered the police to crack down on the students to stop them disrupting an event she was speaking at. However, a local news magazine said the event was over by the time the students arrived in the town. They vanished after the police attacked their buses, leaving six people dead. Investigators said members of the drug gang told them the police had delivered the young men to them. They then took them to a local landfill site, killed them and burned the bodies. Only one of the students has been positively identified from the charred remains.

The globally popular statue of a young girl staring down Wall Street's iconic bull will stay in place until next March, New York's mayor has said. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The wife of the former mayor of the Mexican city where 43 students went missing has been charged with organised crime and money laundering.

The baby was treated by paramedics at about 01:00 GMT on Sunday at a property on Charles Street, Blackpool. The victim "remains very poorly" at Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool, police said. Tomasz Raszkiewicz, 32, of Central Drive, Blackpool has been remanded in custody to appear before Blackpool Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. A 34-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of wounding has been released on bail. Two other men arrested as part of the investigation were released with no further action. An investigation into the Tawel Fan ward of Bodelwyddan's Glan Clwyd Hospital has proven a string of allegations. In the independent report, one family said it was like going into a zoo and seeing "captured animals". Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has apologised for the "inexcusable and unacceptable" treatment. Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, North Wales Police have decided not to bring any charges in the case. The report's author, health specialist Donna Ockenden, found the concerns raised proven and said they amount to "institutional abuse". She said there was a lack of action by the senior leadership team on previous reports highlighting specific concerns with the service provided by the health board's Clinical Programme Group (CPG) responsible for mental health services. There was also a lack of systematic review and little evidence of timely actions put in place by the team. Ms Ockenden said it was also likely there was "significant under-reporting of serious incidents within the clinical areas led by the CPG". The health board confirmed eight members of nursing staff have been suspended on full pay. A "significant" number have also been transferred to other roles while others, including managers, have been "stood down". The independent report was commissioned by the health board, who decided not to publish it until police completed their investigation. In the report, families described seeing patients "constantly crawling on dirty floors" and being "like a zombie...drugged up". A family told the report's author they found a relative in bed "in a pool of stale urine and it's so stale it was brown". When they raised this issue, they were told: "Psychiatric nurses aren't very good at looking after physically ill people." Chief executive, Prof Trevor Purt, called the ward "the worst case" he has seen in his role. He said: "On behalf of the health board, I am extremely sorry that we let our vulnerable patients and their families down so badly. "The treatment of some patients on the ward described in the report was shocking, inexcusable and unacceptable and we acknowledge the immense distress that the families are feeling." Angela Hopkins, director of nursing and midwifery, said: "It's a shameful day that we are here again reporting something that is about the most vulnerable in our society." The Welsh Conservatives said patients were "treated like animals" and have called for managers and senior leaders to be immediately dismissed. Shadow health minister Darren Millar AM said: "Anyone who's responsible for such poor levels of care shouldn't ever be allowed to look after patients again, and the senior leaders, the managers in this organisation that allowed this to happen... should face the sack." The Welsh government, which welcomed the health board's apology, said it has since carried out unannounced mental health spot checks across Wales. Now that police involvement has ended, the health board will resume its own internal disciplinary action.

A man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after a month-old baby suffered a "serious injury". [NEXT_CONCEPT] Patients were kept like "animals" at a Denbighshire mental health ward, relatives have said.

Maersk Oil is planning to drill a total of six production wells at the high pressure/high temperature (HPHT) Culzean field. The first gas is expected to be produced from Culzean in 2019. The development, which lies about 145 miles east of Aberdeen, is one of the largest gas fields discovered in the North Sea in more than a decade. The Maersk Highlander rig is drilling the first production well. The drilling campaign will be supported by more than 30 UK-based well services companies. Gretchen Watkins, from Maersk Oil, said: "This is an important milestone in ensuring that we can deliver Culzean on schedule, and with it 5% of UK gas demand in 2020-21. Maersk has prepared the drilling programme on a digital "virtual well", using a specialised simulator at Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University. Culzean's wells delivery manager, Andrew Lough, said: "Working on a virtual rig, designed to look and feel like the Maersk Highlander, has been invaluable. "It has enabled us to prepare, in a very life-like environment, for the drilling campaign, which will contribute to a safe and efficient drilling operation that will be an important milestone in developing the largest new field discovered in the UK North Sea for more than a decade." In May, BP announced it had doubled its stake in Culzean as part of a £7bn investment programme. The company said it had raised its interest in the Maersk Oil-operated Culzean development from 16% to 32%. It did not disclose how much it paid co-venturer JX Nippon for the additional stake. The gas condensate field has resources estimated at 250-300 million barrels. The UCI's anti-doping tribunal found the 39-year-old ex-Katusha rider guilty of the "non-intentional" consumption of benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite. Paolini tested positive after stage four of the Tour on 7 July, and was provisionally banned on 10 July. If the ban is applied from the date of his positive test he will be eligible to return in January 2017. Paolini can appeal against the decision. Since opening last year the show has been celebrated for casting African-American, Asian and Latino actors. However, the Actors' Equity Association said the language of the notice did not comply with their rules. Hamilton's producers say they regret the confusion, and have since amended their wording. The musical, which has been watched by the likes of US President Barack Obama, Sir Paul McCartney and Dame Helen Mirren, tells the story of America's birth, featuring the characters of Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson. Created and written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, it stresses the orphan, immigrant roots of one of America's founding fathers Alexander Hamilton. The controversial casting notice was posted on the musical's website and on the trade site backstage.com. Its producers said in a statement: "It is essential to the storytelling of Hamilton that the principal roles - which were written for non-white characters (excepting King George) - be performed by non-white actors. "This adheres to the accepted practice that certain characteristics in certain roles constitute a 'bona fide occupational qualification' that is legal. "This also follows in the tradition of many shows that call for race, ethnicity or age specific casting, whether it's The Colour Purple or Porgy & Bess or Matilda. The casting will be amended to also include language we neglected to add, that is, we welcome people of all ethnicities to audition for Hamilton." The updated casting call no longer capitalises the phrase "non-white actors". Hamilton is expected to open a production in Chicago this autumn, and a US national tour will begin in 2017.

Drilling operations have got under way on the first production well for a major gas field in the UK North Sea. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Italian Luca Paolini has been banned for 18 months after testing positive for cocaine at the 2015 Tour de France. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Broadway hit musical Hamilton has come under fire for a casting call on its website seeking "non-white" performers.

It seems glib even to ask that question in just one sentence, yet that is what MPs and many of the public will be asking, after the prime minister announced his intention to call a vote on extending air strikes to Syria on Wednesday. By the prime minister's calculation, the answer must be, we may well be. Defence sources say that the RAF could move extremely fast following parliamentary approval. And the less straightforward assessment of whether the government will get the numbers in the vote, has clearly been answered within government with a confident yes. David Cameron was always adamant that he would only take the question to the House of Commons if he could be absolutely sure of getting a majority. A fair number of MPs are yet to decide, so numbers could fluctuate in the coming days. But a totting up of the likely sums suggests that ministers are secure of getting what they want. Informed guesses in Westminster suggest around 380 MPs might be ready to vote for action, with only around 260 or so opposing - a comfortable majority by any stretch. But the PM has bigger, long-term questions to ask about the bombing campaign if he gets his way. Will it make any difference? Are there really troops on the ground we can trust? What's the exit strategy? Intervention in Libya gave him short term success, but a long-term headache. But what happens in Syria has already shaped the Labour party's fortunes. Jeremy Corbyn says that he wants to be the next prime minister. But under his leadership Labour has been unable to make up its collective mind on whether RAF jets should start dropping bombs from Syrian, as well as Iraqi skies - military action, the most serious of decisions politicians can make. Yet this politician so endeared himself to Labour members because of his opposition to Iraq, and other military interventions. With many of them on his side, but many MPs supporting action, a clash was inevitable. Managing that dilemma has been damaging itself. Just yesterday, the Labour leader was still publicly insisting that he hoped to find a collective position, and that he, as leader, would make the decision. But he didn't have enough authority today to persuade his senior colleagues to come onside. By compromising on a compromise, Mr Corbyn has stepped back from a major bust up with his shadow cabinet. But again on Monday evening, he was lambasted by MPs at their parliamentary meeting, not on his principle, but how his political operation has in the last few days tried to persuade MPs to agree with him. The position the party is now in, having avoided resignations and a terminal bust up, maybe preferable, but it's the most painful lesson as leader that this politician of principle has had to learn about pragmatism. In just three short months in the job, there have already been plenty of others. The attack happened in West Pilton Place at about 18:55 on Sunday while the taxi was stationary. One of the gang jumped onto the taxi's bonnet and smashed the windscreen. A three-figure sum of cash was stolen from the taxi. The attackers were male and female aged between 14 and 20. The man who jumped on the taxi is white, tall, of slim build and was wearing a red top. The same youths had earlier stepped out in front of his taxi at the junction with Crewe Road Gardens and West Pilton Place, forcing him to stop and stealing an item from his boot. Barbara Beaufoy, secretary of Tenants and Residents in Muirhouse (TRIM) and Friends of West Pilton (FOWP), said: "Trim and Friends of West Pilton were appalled to hear of the assault and robbery of a taxi driver. "We believe that everyone, going about their normal daily lives, has the right to do so in safety and not fall victim to anti-social or criminal behaviour." Det Con Euan Hair, of Police Scotland, said: "We are treating this assault and robbery as racially-motivated and are determined to track down these suspects as quickly as possible. "This man was simply going about his legitimate business and he has a right to do so without being assaulted. "There is no place for racism in our communities and we will use all resources available to deal with those responsible swiftly."

Will we be bombing Syria by the end of the week? [NEXT_CONCEPT] A gang of about 10 people dragged a taxi driver from his vehicle and attacked him in what police are calling a racially-motivated assault and robbery in Edinburgh.

The man, in his 30s and from the Midlands, was part of a group of three who were climbing down the Crib Goch ridge when the incident happened at about 11:00 BST. Llanberis mountain rescue said they were called at 13:00 when the other two raised the alarm. It is believed the group had turned back because of heavy snow. A spokesman for Llanberis mountain rescue said it was a "tragic accident". The Portuguese, 46, has been in charge of the Ibrox team for seven matches - the last two of which have been defeats by city rivals Celtic. Rangers are third in the Premiership following promotion last year but are 36 points adrift of champions Celtic. "I want players with character - I need players with that in my squad," Caixinha said on Rangers' Twitter feed. "The player plan I presented is realistic regarding to the situation. Let me tell you that is not a small amount. "I prefer to have a smaller squad - say three goalkeepers and 22/23 outfield players. "We know we have a massive job on our hands to rebuild the squad to the needs that we have identified." Saturday's 5-1 home loss to Premiership winners Celtic dented Rangers' hopes of beating Aberdeen to the runners-up spot, despite the Dons losing to St Johnstone later that day. Nine points separate second-placed Aberdeen from Rangers with four games to go. Rangers also lost to Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final and will seek to get back to winning ways away to Partick Thistle on Sunday. Defender Clint Hill, 38, is among the Rangers players out of contract this summer and he said during the club's Friday media conference: "I hope next week I'll know my future. "I've made it clear if a contract offer is made, I'd be delighted to sign it. "It's not been a good season as a team, but personally I have loved my time here. I probably thought I'd be third or fourth choice defender." Hill, who has made 30 appearances this season, joined the club during the same summer transfer window as Jordan Rossiter but the midfielder has played only six times this term due to injury. And Caixinha said: "Jordan Rossiter we hope can be with us for the start of pre-season." The Bulldogs won 89-67 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to break the Australian Football League's longest Premiership title drought of 62 years. "It's just an amazing performance from our boys," said Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge. "Some of those efforts in the last quarter were just sensational." The Bulldogs were appearing in only their third Grand Final, and first since 1961, and they became the first team to reach the championship showdown having finished seventh in the regular season. The club from Melbourne's western suburbs went into receivership in 1989 and was only kept afloat through the fundraising of supporters. Sydney were bidding for their sixth title and second in five years but were outplayed in the final quarter. Two goals from Liam Picken, whose father lost in four Grand Finals, and a long-range effort from Tom Boyd settled the contest in front of 99,989 spectators. Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in April, was an emotional figure on the sidelines, and Beveridge gave his winner's medal to Murphy at the trophy presentation. The match had begun without incident despite indigenous rights campaigners calling for Australians to follow the lead of NFL players and boycott the national anthem. William Burns, 56, and Alexander Porter, 48, deny assaulting Scottish Sun investigations editor Russell Findlay at his home in Glasgow. They also deny attempting to murder Ross Sherlock by shooting at him near St Helen's Primary in Bishopbriggs. The trial was deserted temporarily because of "insurmountable difficulties." Judge Sean Murphy QC told the jury at the High Court in Glasgow: "The difficulties have not been resolved and I have been asked to put off the trial until they are resolved. "This type of difficulty does arise and we can't proceed at present." Mr Burns and Mr Porter were alleged to have assaulted Mr Findlay to the danger of his life by throwing sulphuric acid on him in an incident in December 2015. They also faced charges of shooting and attempting to murder Mr Sherlock on 24 September 2015. A new trial has been set for June.

A man died after falling while walking on a Snowdonia peak on Saturday, a mountain rescue group has said. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Manager Pedro Caixinha is "very happy and confident" after meeting Rangers' board to discuss his recruitment plans. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Melbourne's Western Bulldogs beat Sydney Swans in the Grand Final to win Australian Rules Football's Premiership for the first time since 1954. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The trial of two men accused of throwing acid in the face of a journalist has been halted.

Philip Hammond said £2.3bn would be spent on infrastructure - such as roads - related to housing developments. The chancellor said the money would support the building of up to 100,000 new homes, and amounted to a "step-change" in help for the industry. The government has also agreed to spend an extra £1.4bn on affordable housing in England. Local authorities will be able to bid for the money under one of three existing schemes : Affordable Rent, Shared Ownership or Rent to Buy. The Treasury estimates that could lead to 40,000 more affordable homes being built. The money will top up the existing £4.7bn being spent on grants for affordable housing over the next five years. What the Autumn Statement means for you Ministers back Autumn Statement forecasts UK economy 'resilient' despite £122bn hit Autumn Statement latest updates Key points at-a-glance Your questions answered The National Housing Federation (NHF), which represents Housing Associations, said it was delighted with the announcement. "Increased flexibility and extra investment will give housing associations the freedom and confidence to build even more affordable homes, more quickly, across the country," said David Orr, chief executive of the NHF. Earlier this month, official figures indicated that the number of affordable homes being built in England had sunk to its lowest level in 24 years. In the year to March 2016, just 32,110 affordable homes were completed, a 52% fall on the previous year. However, recent figures suggest that the overall housing supply increased by 11% in the year to April 2016. The chancellor also announced a "large-scale" pilot of the right to buy scheme for housing association tenants. He said it would involve 3,000 tenants being allowed to buy the homes they currently rent. A white paper on house-building will follow "in due course". Where can I afford to live? The Alan Clarke award, named in honour of the late TV director, was last presented in 2015 to screenwriter Jeff Pope. Actor and comedian Sir Lenny will receive his award on 8 May for his outstanding contribution to TV. Krishnendu Majumdar, chairman of Bafta's Television Committee, said there was "no-one more deserving". "This is fantastic," Sir Lenny said. "I am truly humbled and truly hopeful that this award is a pan-industry acknowledgement that diversity must be at the heart of our industry if we are to reflect British society now and, most importantly, in the future." Known predominantly for being a comedian, Sir Lenny first appeared on the ITV talent show New Faces in 1975 and then became a household name in the popular Saturday morning children's show Tiswas. He went on to star alongside Tracey Ullman and David Copperfield in the hit sketch show Three of the Kind before earning his own Bafta-nominated series The Lenny Henry Show. Mr Majumdar said that Sir Lenny's appeal "spans all generations and genres". He also applauded him for his efforts to ignite debate and spur change with regard to the lack of diversity in the TV and wider acting industry, most notably when making the issue the subject of a Bafta lecture in 2014. Sir Lenny's 40-year TV career also includes the BBC comedy drama Bernard & The Genie in 1991, White Goods on ITV in 1994 and the drama series Chef! on BBC One in the mid-1990s. He also starred in BBC One dramas Hope and Glory (1999-2000) and The Syndicate (2015) and his comedy series Lenny Henry in Pieces won the Golden Rose at the Montreux Television Festival. He has also made several documentaries about diversity. He was also one of the founding members of the charity, Comic Relief, along with Richard Curtis. In February 2009 Sir Lenny made a splash in the theatre winning huge praise and a best newcomer award for his stage debut as the star of Shakespeare's Othello at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds. He returned to Shakespeare in The Comedy of Errors at the National Theatre in 2011. The Lenny Henry show won two Bafta nominations in light entertainment performance and light entertainment programme categories in 1985 and 1989. His other awards include a lifetime achievement honour at the British Comedy Awards, a best actor Critics Circle Theatre award and a Royal Television Society Fellowship in March. He was knighted in the Queen's birthday honours in 2015.

New spending on housing projects totalling £3.7bn in England has been announced by the chancellor. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Sir Lenny Henry is to receive a special Bafta at this year's TV awards ceremony in May.

The victim was targeted as she walked along Balmoral Road in Dumfries at about 14:50 on New Year's Day. The cyclist snatched the woman's handbag, knocking her to the ground, before cycling off. The woman was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where she was treated for fractures to her arm. Officers have been reviewing CCTV footage of the area and have appealed for information. Det Sgt Colin McKinstry said: "Targeting an elderly woman as she walks along the street is a despicable act and it's imperative we trace the person responsible. "We know from our inquiries carried out so far that several people stopped to assist the lady and I am appealing to them and anyone else who was in the vicinity at the time of the incident to contact us. "The information you provide could prove vital in helping us trace the person responsible and holding them to account for their cowardly act." The suspect was riding a dark bike and was dressed in dark clothing with a hood up. It is not known whether they were male or female. The Argentine, second only to president Sepp Blatter in the Fifa hierarchy, was taken to hospital in Buenos Aires on Wednesday with cardiac failure and later died, the governing body said. Grondona had been head of the Argentine FA (AFA) since 1979 and a member of Fifa's executive committee since 1988. Writing on Twitter, Blatter said he was "sad for the loss of a great friend". The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) confirmed Grondona's death in a statement, adding that he would be remembered for "giving his country recognition in football". The AFA responded to the news by announcing the postponement of all matches in Argentina's domestic leagues this weekend as a mark of respect. The governing body also announced a halt to all administrative functions until Monday, meaning a press conference at which Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella was due to confirm his future has been postponed. Media playback is not supported on this device During Grondona's time as head of the AFA, Argentina won the World Cup in 1986 and lost the final in both 1990 and 2014. He had been due to step down from his AFA role when his current term came to an end in 2015. Argentina forward Lionel Messi was among those to send condolences after the announcement. "It's a very sad day for football, for all of Argentina and for me," the Barcelona forward wrote on his Facebook account. "Our president, Julio Grondona, you have left us. I want to send my sincere condolences and a large hug to all his family members and friends." Grondona made headlines earlier this summer after his troubled relationship with retired Argentina captain and manager Diego Maradona spilled into the public domain. It was Grondona who hired Maradona as the national team coach, only to hastily dismiss him after Argentina lost in the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup. During the tournament in Brazil last month, Maradona responded to being called a "bad luck charm" by Grondona by making an obscene gesture on live TV.

A 78-year-old woman suffered a broken arm after being knocked to the ground in a "despicable" and "cowardly" act by a robber on a bike. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Julio Grondona, Fifa's senior vice-president and one of the most powerful men in football, has died aged 82.

Davies is the most common surname among the new Tory politicians with Byron, Chris and James winning seats for Gower, Brecon and Vale of Clwyd. Stephen Kinnock, the son of former Labour leader Neil, has become an MP after Labour held on to Aberavon. And Plaid's first female MP Liz Saville Roberts held Dwyfor Meirionnydd. Here's a list of the new MPs by constituency: Stephen Kinnock and wife, Danish prime minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, arrived at the Aberavon count in Neath under the glare of media on Thursday night as Danish journalists were among those interested in the result. The Conservatives' Chris Davies gained the Brecon and Radnorshire seat from the Liberal Democrats. He took 16,453 votes against Roger Williams from the Liberal Democrats who received 11,351. Jo Stevens gained Cardiff Central for Labour from the Liberal Democrats' Jenny Willott. The Tories held Cardiff North but the party has a new MP in Craig Williams as Jonathan Evans stepped down. Liz Saville Roberts has become Plaid Cymru's first female MP to take over from Elfyn Llwyd at Dwyfor Meirionnydd. Prime Minister David Cameron paid tribute to the party's outgoing parliamentary leader in March. The Conservatives have won the constituency of Gower - a seat Labour has held for more than 100 years. Following two recounts, AM Byron Davies gained the seat with 15,862 votes - a majority of just 27. Labour held the ward with Gerald Jones who has taken over from Dai Havard who was elected in 2001. Announcing his plan to retire last September, he said given the debate over further devolution and any constitutional change, it would be "best" for a new representative to become directly involved from the start. Christina Rees takes over the Labour held seat of Neath from stalwart Peter Hain. During his lengthy career, Mr Hain served in the cabinet under the former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, with stints as Northern Ireland Secretary, Welsh Secretary, Work and Pensions Secretary and Leader of the House of Commons. Labour held on to Swansea East with Carolyn Harris who takes over from Sian James - first elected in 2005 - who wanted to "pursue other opportunities and other campaign interests". Nick Thomas-Symonds takes over at Labour-held Torfaen from Paul Murphy after 28 years in parliament. With just 237 votes in it, the Conservatives' Dr James Davies took the Vale of Clwyd constituency from Labour's Chris Ruane, who had represented it for 18 years. Indi Weligamag died after her Citroen C1 crashed on the junction 24 slip road near Pensarn, Abergele, at 07:30 GMT on Christmas Eve. She was taken to hospital but later died. Esther Turner said: "Unfortunately Indi's husband died in a car accident in 2010." Mrs Weligamag and her husband had moved to north Wales seven years ago and she worked as a waitress. Ms Turner, a close friend, said she had continued to make friends in the area after her husband's death. "She was a very likable person and was always kind and helpful to those she was with," she said. "She was very dear to us all. Her sudden passing has left us broken hearted in that we will miss such a special person." Adeyemi had been linked with a return to Ipswich's fierce rivals Norwich City, where he began his career, after leaving Cardiff this summer. The 25-year-old made only 23 appearances for the Bluebirds across three years, spending time out on loan at Leeds United and Rotherham. His contract includes the option for a further year to be added on. Last term Adeyemi scored seven goals in 30 matches for the Millers, including a strike against the Tractor Boys in April. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Eleven new MPs are representing Wales, with three seats won by the Tories and others taking up the role from Labour and Plaid Cymru colleagues. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A 31-year-old woman who died in a collision on the A55 in Conwy county had also lost her husband in a road accident, her close friend has said. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Ipswich Town have signed former Cardiff City midfielder Tom Adeyemi on a two-year contract.

Jamie Lee Sawyer from Birmingham died during a British Army-led kayak training exercise off the coast of Cyprus on 12 March 2015. The vessel Pte Sawyer was in capsized as it was overcome by large waves. Coroner Louise Hunt gave a narrative verdict after a three-day inquest. More Birmingham and Black Country stories here One survivor told the court "it could have been any of us that day," as the boat was swamped by waves of up to to 2.5-metres (8ft) high. An official accident report into the drowning of the 20-year-old found faults and poor practice in the way the course was run. Two Met Office warnings, advising of thunderstorms in the area, had not been passed to the Army officer overseeing training. The senior coroner for Birmingham and Solihull, said the factors that contributed to his death were: "a failure to adequately assess the weather forecast before the event began. "A failure to ensure thunder storms warnings were provided to the regimental adventure training team." And "a failure to ensure the generic and dynamic risk assessments covered specific hazards, specifically adverse sea conditions in poor weather." The kayak instructor was acquitted by a Greek Cypriot criminal court earlier this year because of the weakness of the case against him. Private Sawyer, a Royal Logistic Corps chef serving with 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment battlegroup, was hit by a large wave. He then resurfaced "face-down" and was eventually rescued but died later in hospital. Speaking after the verdict, Pte Sawyer's mother Tracy said she had finally got answers. She added: "We are deeply proud of him and feel his loss deeply." Fiona Stewart, 72, of Springbank Way, Uppingham in Rutland, died in a three-car collision on the A66 near Warcop on 16 June. Cumbria Police initially said two cars were involved. A man, 55, was flown by air ambulance to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough having sustained minor injuries. The Magic have lost five of their last six games to leave them in the Eastern Conference's final play-off spot. "We have to wake up," said Vucevic. "If we don't it's going to be tough to make the play-offs." Toronto lead the Atlantic Division. The Raptors lost to Orlando in Florida in November but have won seven of their last 10 games. This will be the sixth regular-season NBA game to be played in London and tickets have sold out.

The failure to take account of a weather forecast warning of high winds and thunder storms contributed to the drowning of a soldier, a coroner has ruled. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Police have released the name of a woman who died in a crash in Cumbria earlier this week. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The Orlando Magic must "make a stand" in Thursday night's NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at London's O2 Arena if they want to enhance their hopes of reaching the post-season, says centre Nikola Vucevic.

The purchase is part of a European expansion drive by Deutsche Post. "UK Mail is well-run and an established provider of quality delivery services in the UK. It offers a complementary fit with our integrated offering," said Deutsche board member Jurgen Gerdes. UK Mail directors said it believed the deal was "fair and reasonable". Under the terms of the deal, UK Mail shareholders will receive 440p a share. UK Mail suffered technical problems last year at a new sorting centre which left it having to handle bulky parcels manually. This led to higher costs which reduced its profits. The parcel delivery company has a network of more than 50 sites across the UK and more than 25,000 customers. For Carmarthen Athletic RFC has a pair of the boxer's boots in its sports memorabilia collection which belonged to former club stalwart Gwynne King Morgan. Ali died last Friday in Arizona at the age of 74. His funeral service takes place in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday. His boots were presented to Mr Morgan in 1977 by the late Gerald Williams, the former BBC sports commentator who lived in Llangynog near Carmarthen. He acquired them after interviewing Ali and his manager Angelo Dundee. Club chairman Wynne Jones said: "Who would say that a little west Wales town has these magnificent reminders of a magnificent career? "He was indeed the greatest." The club also has a pair of boots belonging to Sir Henry Cooper who fought Ali. Mr Jones said the the value of Ali's boots was not known and "not important". "The whole ethos of the collection to us is that if somebody is kind enough to donate to us we respect the fact and they are perpetually on display." Anthony O'Sullivan and two other council officers were investigated by police after a report by Mr Barrett claimed a process that saw them receive pay rises of up to 20% was "unlawful". Misconduct charges were dropped last year after a judge dismissed the case. The Wales Audit Office has said it treats all complaints confidentially. It added that any complaint would be investigated internally. BBC Wales has learned that as part of the complaint, Mr O'Sullivan has written to the chief auditor general for Wales, Huw Vaughan Thomas, questioning Mr Barrett's qualifications for the role, in particular his qualification to find something "unlawful". The Wales Audit Office (WAO) is the public spending watchdog and Mr Barrett is responsible for auditing local government bodies. A biography on the WAO website says Mr Barrett is a chartered public finance accountant and a certified fraud examiner who has held several positions as an auditor in the public and private sector. Mr O'Sullivan, his deputy Nigel Barnett and the head of legal services Daniel Perkins have been suspended from their positions since 2013. They were charged with misconduct in public office, but a judge dismissed the case at Bristol Crown Court in October. In his ruling on the application to dismiss, judge William Hart said: "There is no evidence upon which a reasonable jury properly directed could convict any of the defendants of misconduct in public office on the admissible evidence available." At the time the leader of Caerphilly council said "serious questions" must be asked of the investigation. Earlier this year the UK government said it would not compensate Caerphilly council for the more than £1m cost of the criminal investigation into the suspended officers. In January 2014, Mr Barrett published two reports saying Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire councils acted unlawfully when they let their chief executives opt out of a pension scheme to avoid potential tax payments. Carmarthenshire council said its process had been flawed rather than its pension policy being illegal, but ended the arrangement following the report. The findings by the WAO triggered a failed vote of no confidence in the leadership of Carmarthenshire council. Pembrokeshire council insisted its pension payment policy was lawful, but accepted the findings. A Caerphilly council committee is investigating the suspended officers. The council said the investigation was being conducted "fairly and thoroughly" in line with the statutory requirements. The council said it did not want to comment on any complaints. The WAO said it "treats all complaints received in confidence" in accordance with its policy.

German postal firm Deutsche Post has agreed a deal to buy UK Mail for £242.7m, which will see it compete with Royal Mail for parcel deliveries. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A "magnificent reminder" to the life of sporting icon Muhammad Ali has pride of place in a rugby club in west Wales. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The suspended chief executive of Caerphilly council has made a formal complaint against the assistant auditor general for Wales, Anthony Barrett.

County moved off the bottom of the table and are now seven points from safety after a 1-0 win at Morecambe. Bird, 29, scored the second half penalty which secured victory. "We don't look at points, we just take it each game as it comes and if we keep winning every game in front of us then we'll be flying," Bird said. "The last two performances have been fantastic and we can beat anyone in this league if we perform like that. "When I came here that was my goal, to help Newport stay in the league." Newport were bottom and 11 points adrift when they sacked boss Graham Westley but have won their two games under caretaker manager Mike Flynn. "We had the belief anyway. The gaffer's given us the confidence to go out and play, express ourselves and enjoy it," Bird said. "We played well against a very good Morecambe side, a big strong side, away from home." Newport were awarded a penalty in the second half after Alex Whitmore fouled Alex Samuel. Bird, who joined Newport from Eastleigh in January, described the penalty as "massive" and said: "I spoke to the gaffer last game and he said 'you're on penalties.' "I thought about it on the way here, thinking that if we get a penalty I'm going straight down the middle and that's what I did." The study suggests some people recruit extra nerve power to help maintain their ability to think. Scientists hope the findings could shed light on why only some people with early signs of the condition go on to develop severe memory decline. But experts warn much more research is needed to understand these processes. The study, led by researchers at the University of California, involved 71 adults with no signs of mental decline. Brain scans showed 16 of the older subjects had amyloid deposits - tangles of protein that are considered a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. All participants were asked to memorise a series of pictures in detail while scanners were used to track their brain activity. They were then asked to recall the gist and later the detail of all the pictures they had seen. Both groups performed equally well but those with tangles of amyloid in their brains showed more brain activity when remembering the images in detail. Scientists say this suggests their brains have an ability to adapt to and compensate for any early damage caused by the protein. Dr Laura Phipps, at the charity Alzheimer's Research UK, said: "This small study suggests that our brains may have ways of resisting early damage from these Alzheimer's proteins but more research is needed to know how to interpret these results. She added: "Longer term studies are needed to confirm whether the extra brain activity seen in this research is a sign of the brain compensating for early damage, and if so, how long the brain might be able to fight this damage." Scientists say they need to understand why some people with an accumulation of this protein are better at using different parts of their brain than others. Dr William Jagust, a researcher on the study, said: "I think it is very possible that people who spend a lifetime involved in cognitively stimulating activity have brains that are better able to adapt to potential damage." She called police to report a car crash near Muddiford on Monday. But she ended up speaking to police in the USA after using Windows 'digital assistant' Ask Cortana to find the number. "I haven't stopped laughing," she said. The call lasted two and a half minutes before American officer Mark McWilliams realised it was from England. More on this story and others from Devon and Cornwall Paul MacDonald, Chief of Police for Barnstable, Massachusetts said: "It's not unusual for us to have tourists or guests from England but this is the first time someone called from England to report a motor vehicle crash." The English caller, who lives in Ilfracombe, said: "The more I hear it the more I laugh." "My friends asked Cortana and the phone number came up so I pressed it and that's how I was speaking to police in Massachusetts." Barnstable, Massachusetts is twinned with the north Devon town.

Forward Ryan Bird says Newport County are capable of beating any side in League Two and is confident they can avoid relegation. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The human brain may be able to compensate for some of the early changes seen in Alzheimer's disease, research in Nature Neuroscience shows. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A woman from Barnstaple, Devon, who accidentally called police 3,000 miles away in Barnstable, Massachusetts, has blamed a computer search programme for the mix-up.

The lid for the Saturday County Cup - in use since 1880 - went missing sometime between the 1960s and 1980s. The North Riding FA issued an appeal to find it as the trophy went on display at the National Football Museum in Manchester. The lid has now been restored after being found in several pieces in a loft in Middlesbrough. North Riding FA chief executive Tom Radigan said: "It is a great end to a great story. "The cup is now in the museum for all football fans to see. To be able to reunite it with its lid, so the old trophy it takes on its full identity, is wonderful." The finder asked to remain anonymous. One notable winner of the trophy was Arthur Wharton, the world's first black professional footballer, whose Darlington side won it in 1887. 1867: The Youdan Cup was presented to non-league Hallam FC after they won a tournament contested by Sheffield teams. It was recently valued at £100,000. 1873: The Scottish FA claims its cup is the world's oldest national trophy and association football cup. The English FA Cup started in 1871, but the trophy presented to the winners has changed several times. 1880: The Cleveland Cup, now the Saturday County Cup, is contested by teams on Teesside and the original trophy is still presented to the winners each year. The trophy is on display at the National Football Museum and will soon be reunited with its lid. 1909: The Sir Thomas Lipton trophy, won in Italy by West Auckland, was nicknamed the first 'World Cup'. The original trophy, which was presented to West Auckland after they retained it in 1911, was stolen in 1994. A replica now stands in the village's working men's club. 1938: The first FIFA World Cup was won by hosts Uruguay, with the winners presented with the Jules Rimet trophy. A new trophy was needed after Brazil was allowed to keep the original when it was crowned world champions for the third time in 1970. The UK exports £47bn worth of goods and services a year to America, Britain's most important single trading partner. It imports £41bn, creating a healthy trade surplus. In the European Union, only Germany exports more. The question ahead of President Barack Obama's arrival tonight, is whether the UK's membership of the European Union is a help or a hindrance to that trade relationship. President Obama's administration believes it is a help. I interviewed Jack Lew, the US Treasury Secretary, in Washington last week and he made it clear that America saw Britain's position within the EU as positive for both countries. When it comes to the approach to regulation, open markets, finance and employment flexibility in the EU, Britain is seen by the US as a useful ally in a single market of more than 500 million people. Americans have never been as comfortable speaking French. The big bear in the free trade room is the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). This is an all-encompassing free trade deal being negotiated between the US and the EU which you can read about in detail here. Many economists say the deal - if it is ever completed - could bring £10bn of value to the UK every year. Might the UK lose out on that free trade dividend if Britain was to leave the EU? The International Monetary Fund's chief economist and former adviser to President Obama, Maurice Obstfeld, certainly believes the UK's participation in any trans-Atlantic free trade agreement could be at risk if Britain were to leave the EU. But there are a major couple of "buts" to that argument. First mooted in the 1990s, the gargantuan TTIP process is still a long way from completion. It is also mired in controversy on issues like "harmonisation" which some pressure groups see as a weakening of the present EU rules on matters such as the environment. Second, if Britain votes to leave the EU, then it will happen not under President Obama, but under a different president. And TTIP could well be slowly suffocated by either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, if they, as expected, are the two candidates. Both have made it clear that they have little time for a trans-Atlantic free trade deal which they argue risks US jobs. What their approach reveals is that the debate about free trade deals is often not about economics at all. It is about politics.

The missing lid of one of the country's oldest football trophies has been found in an attic following an appeal. [NEXT_CONCEPT] For a country with a current account deficit approaching 7% of gross domestic product - Britain - America is good news.

One remaining flight is still waiting to leave after delays and cancellations caused by snow and ice, an airport spokesperson said. The airport advised passengers to turn up as normal for their flights. Passengers on a number of flights said firms had not turned up to clear ice from their planes, creating queues. Manchester Airport said its staff "stepped in to assist" with the "organisation of de-icing" when a backlog formed and "third parties needed assistance". It said de-icing was the responsibility of airlines and their ground teams. A Flybe spokesman said in "exceptional circumstances" like Friday's heavy snow "it is ultimately the airport that directs the priority in which the de-icing rigs should service the aircraft". An Easyjet spokesman said nine flights to and from Manchester Airport had been cancelled and one flight had been diverted to Liverpool. "While the circumstances are outside of the airline's control, easyJet apologises for any inconvenience caused," he said. Eilidh Davis, from Invergarry, and Calum MacLeod, from Carloway, Lewis, won the honours. The coveted Lovat and Tulibardine Shield will be awarded to the best choir on Friday. The eight-day celebration of Gaelic music, dance, drama, arts and literature is now in its 120th year. The Royal National Mod is organised by An Comunn Gàidhealach, the world's oldest Gaelic organisation.

Flights at Manchester Airport are back to normal after passengers were stuck inside planes "for hours" on Friday waiting for them to be de-iced. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The men's and women's solo singer gold medal winners have been announced at Gaelic's Royal National Mod, which is taking place in Dunoon.

The FTSE 100 index was down 42.44 points at 7,292.17 in early trade. Morrisons was the biggest faller on the index, even though it posted a rise in underlying full-year profits for the first time in five years. Neil Wilson at ETX Capital suggested investors thought "this could be the top of the cycle". "Worries about declining basket sizes, fading consumer spending health and margin pressure from a still bitter supermarket price war are weighing heavily," he said. However, he added: "If the latest [sales] figures from Kantar are anything to judge, Morrisons looks very well placed to cope and continue to grow sales in the face of all these headwinds." Shares in Aviva were having a better day, rising nearly 6% after the insurer reported a 12% rise in operating profits in 2016. However, the company said post-tax profits dropped 22% to £859m after it took a £380m charge to cover recent changes to the way that compensation is calculated for accident victims. In the FTSE 250, Domino's Pizza sank 12% after the chain reported a slowdown in sales at the start of the year. Like-for-like sales in the UK rose by 1.5% in the first nine weeks of 2017, compared with 10.5% growth a year earlier. The news overshadowed Domino's Pizza's full-year results, which showed that underlying pre-tax profits had risen by 17% last year to £85.7m. On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.2% against the dollar to $1.2148, and also dropped 0.2% against the euro to 1.1518 euros. The Barnsley-born 24-year-old made 46 appearances for the Shaymen this season, scoring four goals. He told the club website: "The gaffer here is great and I'm looking forward to working for him. "I'm an old-fashioned defender. I'm strong in the air and won't lose many headers. I'm not bad on the floor but I'm looking to improve."

The London stock market opened lower, with shares in supermarket Morrisons dropping more than 5% despite it reporting rising sales and profits. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Barnsley have signed FC Halifax Town centre-back and captain Marc Roberts on a three-year deal.

The players - S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila - are all from the Rajasthan Royals team. The team said it had "a zero-tolerance approach to anything that is against the spirit of the game", and India's cricket board suspended the players. There has been no word from the cricketers themselves, but Sreesanth's family said he was innocent. Spot-fixing involves illegally rigging parts of a match, for example by timing the delivery of a deliberate wide or no-ball, to benefit bookmakers or those betting on matches. Police said they had also arrested 11 bookmakers. Rajasthan Royals are captained by legendary Indian batsman Rahul Dravid and owned by Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra. Fast bowler Sreesanth has represented India in many international games. He has played 27 Tests and 53 one-day internationals. "I have full faith in him, he would never do anything like this," his mother Savitri Devi told the BBC Hindi service. The players were arrested in Mumbai late on Wednesday and they are expected to appear in court in Delhi later on Thursday. At a press conference on Thursday afternoon, the city's police chief Neeraj Kumar gave out the details of what he called the "spot-fixing scam". He said: "There was an agreement between bookies [bookmakers] and players that in a certain over they would give away minimum amount of runs. The bookies also gave them directions that they have to indicate that they are ready to give away those many runs. "The indications that players had to give bookies included rotating their watches, putting towels in their pants, taking out locket from shirt, taking out shirt and vest that you're wearing, make signs with jersey." Mr Kumar said the team matches on 5 May with Pune, 9 May with Punjab and 15 May with Mumbai were fixed. Earlier in the day, the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the three players. "The IPL governing council has met and decided that the cricketers found involved will be dealt with severely," the board said in a statement. "As of now, the three players - Ankeet Chavan, Ajit Chandila and S Sreesanth - stand suspended pending enquiry. All information required to bring the persons involved to book will be collected and strictest action will be taken, if found guilty," it added. BCCI president N Srinivasan told reporters that he was "shocked" by the developments. "I don't know about others but I am shocked, the BCCI never expected it. It was a bolt from the blue. We will see whatever is there to be done is done," he said. The team owners Rajasthan Royals also issued a statement saying they had "been informed that three of our players have been called in for investigation on spot-fixing in matches. We are completely taken by surprise. "We do not have the full facts at this point and are unable to confirm anything. We are in touch with the BCCI on this matter. We will fully co-operate with the authorities to ensure a thorough investigation." The sixth season of the IPL, which is considered to be the world's showcase for Twenty20 cricket, is currently under way in India. Top Indian and international players take part, contributing to what is the world's richest cricket tournament. The scandal is the latest to affect cricket. Last year, Indian cricket officials suspended five players after a sting by undercover TV reporters purported to show cricketers agreeing to bowl no-balls and spot-fix matches. And in 2011, three top Pakistani players - Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir - were banned after they were found guilty of involvement in a betting scam. The fire at the East Duck Lees Lane in Enfield started at about 10:10 BST and is currently being tackled by more than 70 firefighters, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. Thick black smoke can be seen from locations including Canary Wharf, 20 miles (32km) away. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but LFB have advised residents to "close their doors and windows".

Three Indian cricketers have been arrested over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A fire has broken out at an industrial unit in north London.

The Welsh government is investing in improved technology which would make it quicker and cheaper to test more patients who may have the BRCA genes. This was the test which Angelina Jolie took before having a double mastectomy. Genetics consultant Rachel Butler said there had been a surge in women wanting the test since the actress went public. Around 120 people deemed to be at high risk of having breast or ovarian cancer are currently tested for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes each year in Wales on the NHS. About 20% of them will have a mutation linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, the Welsh government said. They can then decide which options are best for them to manage their risk of developing cancer. Dr Butler, consultant clinical scientist at the All Wales Genetic Laboratory, based at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, said the new technology - which the Welsh government is helping to fund - would help boost the number of patients tested. Although it would be rolled out gradually across Wales over the next year or two, she estimated that some 300 to 400 people could eventually be offered the test. "It's a really positive step as this test is important for two main reasons," she said. "Firstly, I think it really manages anxiety. If you have someone in your family who's had cancer you do worry about having it and if you have a negative test it allays that anxiety and that's a really big thing. "Secondly, there are now drugs that are particularly effective for people who have breast cancer and have the BRCA1 or 2 mutation. "This type of personalised medicine, as we call it, does make a difference." Dr Butler, who runs the genetic testing laboratory, said demand was "huge" for the test and that the laboratory had seen a "surge" in women coming to them wanting it following the publicity surrounding Angelina Jolie's surgery. The 37-year-old film star revealed in May that she was told by doctors that she had an 87% risk of developing breast cancer without the radical treatment because of genes she inherited from her mother. "The Angelina Jolie effect is definitely a good thing as people are now talking about it," said Dr Butler. "But there are patients who come in to see us and for the counselling we offer and even if we work out that they do not meet the current strict criteria, they still want the test and will pay for it privately instead." In June, new National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) guidelines were published which loosened the eligibility criteria for genetic testing of the BRCA cancer gene in England and Wales. It means somebody who has a family member diagnosed before the age of 50 could be eligible for the test. Previously, they had to have two relatives diagnosed before the age of 50. The Welsh government said it was working to make the tests available for more patients on the NHS. "Advances in technology (such as next generation sequencing) and new treatment options mean that potentially there is benefit in wider testing for some breast cancer patients," a spokesperson said. "Testing is becoming cheaper and quicker, and there could be advantages in lowering the threshold for testing. "This will result in a reduction in the percentage of BRCA-positive women identified, but this would be outweighed by the benefits to those additional women identified who could be eligible to access personalised treatment options. "This type of stratified medicine approach is being discussed in Wales and in England." It happened on the Knockmore Road at about 14:25 GMT on Wednesday. The road has been closed at its junction with the Ballinderry Road and police have put diversions in place. Meanwhile, in Bangor, County Down, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on the town's Main Street. She is said to be in a stable condition in hospital.

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More than 1,500 members of the Unite union employed by Swissport had been due to walk out for 48 hours in a row over pay and conditions. According to Unite, members voted by 62.5% to reject a 4.65% pay rise from 2015 to 2017, which the union said "barely" kept up with inflation. It said "detrimental" changes to terms and conditions were linked to the deal. Conditions included freezing overtime payments for the foreseeable future and restructuring pay. The strike was called off following talks at the conciliation service Acas. Swissport confirmed it had made a revised offer, which Unite general secretary Len McCluskey said the union would recommend to its members. "No worker likes taking strike action, but often the threat of it is the only way to make headway in very frustrating circumstances," he said. "All along we have said that these workers have a powerful case. They are employed on poverty pay rates - this union says that this is not good enough and so we are determined to win them a better deal." Separately, talks aimed at averting a planned strike by British Airways cabin crew based at Heathrow airport still plan to strike on Christmas Day and Boxing Day will continue on Wednesday. The action, also backed by Unite, could involve up to 4,500 staff on "mixed fleet" contracts who joined the airline since 2010. Referring to that dispute, Mr McCluskey described negotiations with British Airways about pay and conditions as difficult and said progress had been "painfully slow". However, with several days to go before the strike is due to start, he said: "I would call upon British Airways senior management now to get involved." Asked if unions had been co-ordinating strikes for this Christmas, Mr McCluskey said the allegation did not stand scrutiny. Reports last week said that cyber-attacks had repeatedly overwhelmed this link making net access intermittent. The authority said there was "no data to substantiate" the claim. But it said one telecommunications company serving half the nation's mobile users did suffer attacks that repeatedly limited access. Security experts who monitor networks of hijacked devices used to carry out attacks, called botnets, noticed last week that Liberian net addresses were among targets being deluged with data. Media reports quoted network security firms outside the country and telecoms staff in Liberia who said internet access in the country was affected. The attacks were mounted using the massive Mirai botnet that in late October was used to cause the web-wide disruption that left Reddit, Spotify, Twitter and other popular sites hard to reach. Jarsea Burphy, a spokewoman for the Liberia Telecommunication Authority, said monitoring systems on the nation's internet exchange point, where domestic traffic joins the global network, showed no evidence that the link had been overwhelmed. The monitoring systems showed "no downtime in the last three weeks" she told the BBC. Ms Burphy said a single local operator, believed to be the Lonestar Cell mobile network, had been subject to intermittent web attacks that had affected its ability to provide net access. Lonestar, which has a 50% market share, told news site All Africa that it had been hit by so-called Distributed Denial of Service attacks that sought to overwhelm its network. "We have continued to react and restore service to each incident as it happens," it said. Christopher Patrick Keenan, of no fixed abode, appeared at Coleraine Magistrates Court. The body of Mr McErlain, 48, was found at a house in the Broombeg View area of Ballycastle on Thursday. The court heard that police could connect the accused to the charge. He will appear again at the same court on 29 February. His defence lawyer did not apply for bail. Meanwhile, police have been granted extra time to question a 50-year-old man who has also been arrested in connection with the murder of Mr McErlain.

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Stephen Callaghan has created a crowdfunding page calling on MPs to pledge money for the trip. He said it would cost far less than a similar trip taken by Labor MP Tony Burke's family at taxpayers' expense. Mr Callaghan is one of many Australians who have taken to social media to mock MPs' travel expenses. Several senior politicians have been criticised for using public funds for 'luxury' travel such as helicopter rides or family holidays. Former lower house speaker Bronwyn Bishop last week resigned because of public anger about some of her expenses. Under the banner of parliamentary entitlements, Mr Burke spent A$12,000 ($8855, £5,600) on a trip to the tourist destination in the Northern Territory where he did work related to his then Environment portfolio. He also claimed four "family traveller" business class airfares for the same trip. Mr Callaghan, who lives on the New South Wales Central Coast looking after his three children, told the BBC he had to sell a car to fund his family's holiday. He said he had no idea parliamentarians were able to claim family travel, sometimes business class, as part of their parliamentary allowances. "My wife works away from home 40 weeks a year and we don't get that entitlement," he said. "If Australia has a soul it's Uluru. I want my kids to see it in that age of wonderment." His page has so far attracted A$510 but no MPs have donated money. Rules governing Australia's parliamentary expenses are vague but the public has not reacted well to a series of media stories about how some MPs spend the money. Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who himself once repaid A$1000 he had claimed to attend a colleague's wedding, has committed to a "root and branch" review of entitlements. James Best, 37, of Croydon, was awaiting sentence in September 2011 when he suffered a heart attack. His family claim there were delays in requesting treatment and dispatching an ambulance, breaching his right to life. Mr Best's foster mother, Dolly Daniel, said she just wanted an apology for the "shortcomings". Mrs Daniel and Mr Best's foster brother, Owen Daniel, claim St George's Healthcare NHS Trust and London Ambulance Service breached their duties under articles two and three of the European Convention on Human Rights. The acts protect the right to life and state nobody should be subject to "inhuman or degrading treatment". Acting on behalf of the family, Kirsten Sjovoll told Mrs Justice Lang there was an unreasonable delay by the nurse on call requesting an ambulance when she arrived at Mr Best's cell. It should have been summoned within one to two minutes, but it was claimed by the defence that five or so minutes was reasonable for her to carry out an assessment. It was also alleged there was a failure - both in the system and individually - to dispatch an ambulance once the 999 call was received. Ms Sjovoll said: "Seconds count and minutes matter. We are talking about medically-trained professionals who knew or ought to have known that this was a life-threatening situation and should have acted quicker." It would have been a "very distressing" way to die, she said. Mrs Daniel, who worked as a complaints manager for the NHS, said: "We think that James deserved the respect and dignity after his death that he certainly was not accorded in the manner of his dying. "I did a lot of work with bereaved families and I tried to treat them a lot better than we've been treated." The High Court hearing is expected to last five days.

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Wolves kicked a drop-ball from close to their own box out for a throw-in deep inside the visitors' half after an injury to City midfielder Luke Freeman. The throw-in led to a free-kick for the hosts, which Matt Doherty headed in. "I'm an angry man at the moment if I'm honest, for a number of reasons," Johnson told BBC Radio Bristol. "A big club like this, you don't expect a historic club to have to resort to unsporting behaviour. "The lad said he was going to kick it back to the goalkeeper and he smashes it out right in our corner and puts us under pressure." Wolves head coach Kenny Jackett responded: "He (Johnson) was unhappy on the sidelines definitely. I wasn't quite sure what the expectation was. "The ball went out for a throw-in quite deep. It is splitting hairs really." The defeat left Bristol City 20th in the Championship table, two points above the relegation zone, while Wolves moved up to 12th. "I thought we were the side that was looking like we was going to go on and win it," Johnson added. "We were in the ascendancy, and that incident changed the ascendancy from us having it to them having it through, in my opinion, unsporting behaviour." The child, known as Baby R, died from head injuries inflicted by his father in January 2015. He was convicted of murder in December. After his death, it transpired that his mother was a convicted murderer. She had served nine years of a 12-year jail sentence in her country but fled to the UK while on parole. It was revealed she was subject of an European Arrest Warrant. The baby, who cannot be named, died in Haringey - the same north London borough at the centre of the Baby P scandal where a mother and her boyfriend were jailed for causing or allowing his death. The serious case review criticised: A spokesperson for Haringey Council said the death of Child R was "tragic" and while the review concluded it could not have been anticipated, "we fully accept that the council, police, courts, probation and health missed opportunities to assess the family and share information". It said it had improved social work practices and working with other organisations since the review but "we should never forget responsibility for the death of Child R rests with the father." Lib Dem councillor Liz Morris said she was very concerned another baby had died in Haringey. "It is unacceptable that the police and Home Office did not contact Haringey's social services to warn them about the mother's conviction and European Arrest Warrant," she said. "I am also concerned to see that Haringey Children's Services failed to put vital information on their database for monitoring vulnerable children." The Met said recommendations, for the force to ensure officers and police were properly trained in procedures for such a case, were being addressed. It also said it was making officers in its Extradition Unit aware of the need to create reports and share that information when a child comes to police notice.

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Vijender Singh, an Olympic medallist, beat Zulpikar Maimaitiali on Saturday, winning the WBO Oriental Super Middleweight belt from him. But he dedicated his win to the "India-China friendship", and said he wanted to give the belt back. India and China have been feuding over a disputed border area since June. The row erupted when India opposed China's attempt to extend a border road through a plateau known as Doklam in India and Donglang in China. Mr Singh, 31, has been widely praised in India for his win in the much-anticipated fight in Mumbai. But some appear not to share his message of reconciliation. "Chinese met a grand defeat in Mumbai and same will happen in Doklam," a yoga guru and businessman called Baba Ramdev tweeted. Why is the India-China border stand-off escalating? It is unclear if the Chinese competitor has responded to the offer, or if competition officials would allow the belt to be returned. The disputed plateau lies at a junction between China, the north-eastern Indian state of Sikkim and Bhutan. It is currently disputed between China and Bhutan. India supports Bhutan's claim over it. India is concerned that if the road is completed, it will give China greater access to India's strategically vulnerable "chicken's neck", a 20km (12-mile) wide corridor that links the seven north-eastern states to the Indian mainland. On Thursday China's defence ministry warned India that it would not back down. Mr Letherby was taken to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, where he later died, after an incident in De Winton Street, Tonypandy late on Friday. Four people who were arrested in connection with his death remain in custody. South Wales Police has urged anyone with information to call 101. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said some of these were already under investigation for tax evasion. It said it has obtained large quantities of documents which reveal those, along with professional advisers, who may be involved. Evasion is illegal, tax avoidance is not. The hunt was sparked by a joint investigation by the BBC's Panorama programme, the Guardian newspaper and the Washington-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. HMRC is working on the material, which it describes as 400 gigabytes of data, with the tax authorities in the United States and Australia. So far HMRC has pinpointed more than 100 people from the information, who it says benefited from using offshore havens such as Singapore, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the Cook Islands to hide their assets. More than 200 UK accountants, lawyers and other professional advisers will also be scrutinised. HMRC refused to disclose where the documents came from, but an official suggested they constituted the largest haul of offshore tax evasion data obtained so far. Tax evaders risk being charged fines equivalent to 200% of the amount of tax they should have paid. The Chancellor, George Osborne, said: "The message is simple: if you evade tax, we're coming after you. "This data is another weapon in HMRC's arsenal." Chas Roy-Chowdhury, head of taxation at the ACCA accountancy body, said that it was still a small number of people who were evading tax in these markets. "The majority of accountants, lawyers and other professional advisers, as well as their clients, are not breaking any laws in these locations. There is a large gulf between what amounts to tax avoidance, which is within the law, and tax evasion, which is illegal," he said. "While this joint initiative with the US and Australian authorities is a positive step from HMRC, the Cayman Islands, Cook Islands and other offshore jurisdictions targeted are not going to suddenly lose their tax friendly status by this move. This is a crackdown on evasion and these locations will remain hot spots for individuals seeking to reduce their tax bill within the perimeters of the law." Last week, Bermuda and other British overseas territories with financial centres signed agreements on sharing tax information. The move follows similar recent deals with Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. The action is aimed at tracking down banking clients who escape paying taxes by hiding their money overseas. An international drive against tax evasion and the use of tax havens has been picking up steam.

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One of photographer John Sanderson's earliest memories was family road trips to Pennsylvania from his home in Manhattan, New York. While on one of these trips, 13-year-old Sanderson discovered the delight of taking pictures when shooting the Strasburg Rail Road and its historic steam engine. Returning to the subject of railways in adulthood, he rebelled against his younger self and this time chose to photograph American railroads devoid of trains. This, he believed, allowed the pictures to focus on the surrounding context of architecture and landscape rather than simply the temporary presence of a train. He said, "The proximity of the railbed to the environment, I later discovered, was a perfect way to explore America's national character." The photographs capture everything from urban to rural environments, from the highest mountain ranges to the smallest towns. Landscapes from the eastern to western states vary from high rise buildings, to grain silos and open fields. At times, Sanderson deliberately abandoned the typical vanishing point perspective of the tracks, instead producing horizontal views of the buildings that run alongside the tracks. "As the project grew," he said, "shooting from this angle started to make so much sense because many of these places were built in lateral alignment with the railroad." He appreciated the quietness of the tracks, as opposed to the more frequently documented roads of America. That is, he said, "until a 100 car-long freight train rumbles into the scene". Alan Deas was struck by a lorry on Lanark Road, at the junction with Baberton Crescent, at about 14:45 on 24 April. He was taken to the Western General Hospital where he died of his injuries. Sgt Fraser Wood, of Police Scotland's Road Policing Unit in Edinburgh, said: "Our thoughts are with Alan's family at this time." The 33-year-old joined the Lurgan Blues at the start of the 2014/15 season and scored 40 goals in 91 appearances. "Coleraine are getting a wonderful player in Eoin and Glenavon have done a good bit of business as well," said Glenavon player-manager Gary Hamilton. "I think Eoin will be happy enough that he's got his move to Coleraine where he started out." Bradley was a key player for Glenavon and helped them to an Irish Cup success last season. Hamilton explained that Coleraine made an offer for Bradley and it was accepted after discussions with the player and club chairman. "First and foremost I'd like to thank Eoin for everything he's done for us over the last couple of years because he did score a lot of important goals for us and led the line really well," Hamilton told the club website. "I'm sad to see him go but we're happy with the piece of business that we've done - for everybody I think it's a good move." Glenavon signed former Northern Ireland forward James Gray last week while fellow striker Kevin Braniff was transfer-listed by the Mourneview Park club.

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HDP chairman Selahattin Demirtas said Turkey's operation against Islamic State militants across the border was a cover to target PKK Kurdish rebels. He urged both Turkey and the PKK to return to the peace process. Ankara earlier said PKK attacks on Turkey made peace attempts impossible. There has been a recent series of clashes between Turkish forces and the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party). Turkey has also been hit by attacks by IS-linked militants - including one that left 32 dead in the border town of Suruc last week. Turkey considers both the PKK and IS terrorist organisations. Turkish planes struck PKK sites in northern Iraq overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, in what Reuters said was the heaviest such assault since last Friday. There were no immediate reports of casualties. Separately, the US has confirmed it was holding talks with Ankara about their joint military campaign against the IS in Syria. State Department spokesman John Kirby said "more coalition effort and energy" would now be focused on the border area. But he rejected suggestions that the US had sanctioned Turkey's air strike on Kurdish forces in northern Iraq. Over the past week, analysts say, Turkey has turned its approach to the US-led coalition against IS on its head. Previously a reluctant partner, it is now flying combat missions and making its airbases available to US jets. Explainer: Turkey v Islamic State v the Kurds Turkey: The erratic ally Turkey's dangerous game Who are the PKK? The Turks sleeping in fear at border Turkey and the US have been working together to create the "safe zone" in northern Syria that would be cleared of IS militants. The area - about 90km (55 miles) long - would ostensibly be used to train moderate opposition forces, the BBC's Mark Lowen in Turkey reports. Ankara hopes, our correspondent adds, that this will also allow some Syrian refugees in Turkey to return to the secure zone. But Mr Demirtas, who leads the HDP (People's Democratic Party), told the BBC that Turkey's real intention was to make an incursion into Kurdish areas in Syria so as to stop Syrian Kurds from controlling contiguous territory. "Turkey doesn't intend to target IS with this safe zone. The Turkish government was seriously disturbed by Kurds trying to create an autonomous state in Syria," Mr Demirtas said. He added that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan"would never let this happen and that we would intervene whatever the cost". "So, the safe zone is intended to stop the Kurds, not IS. In fact, Turkey should work with Kurdish forces to create this area. They should collaborate," Mr Demirtas said. Earlier, President Erdogan told reporters it was "not possible to continue the peace process with those who threaten our national unity and brotherhood". He has now travelled to China with about 100 business leaders and investors for a state visit expected to focus on their growing economic ties. The BBC's Beijing correspondent says Turkey's current border crisis may also give renewed impetus to its plans to buy a Chinese long-range missile system. Tuesday also saw Nato discuss the Turkish campaigns against IS and Kurdish militants. All 28 Nato member countries met in Brussels to discuss what it called "the threats against Turkey", a key member of the alliance. In a final communique, Nato expressed "strong solidarity" with Turkey, and sent condolences to Ankara and "the families of the victims in Suruc and other attacks against police and military officers". However, Nato officials quoted by news agencies said alliance members used the closed-door meeting to urge Turkey not to use excessive force, and to continue peace talks with representatives of its Kurdish minority. Andrew Iacovou, 55, was found dead at a branch of Ladbrokes in Aberconway Road, Morden, where he worked, at 10:30 BST on Saturday 25 May. A post-mortem examination showed he died from blunt trauma to the head. Shafique Ahmad Aarij has been charged with murder and will appear before Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

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The couple, who have been married for two years, claim they were defamed in the European edition. "We have issued defamation proceedings on behalf of our clients," said international media lawyer Paul Tweed from Johnson's law firm. The company will represent the couple in Europe. "We are suing in Ireland in relation to publication in all jurisdictions, as our clients are entitled to do," added Tweed. He also said the case was unlikely to be heard before the middle of next year. In September, the magazine published an article and photographs of Timberlake and appeared to quote Biel in the article. Separate defamation proceedings in each of the stars' names were lodged earlier this week at the High Court against the publishers of Heat, Bauer Consumer Media. Bauer is the German-based publisher of Heat and a range of other titles. The couple got married at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Puglia, Italy, in October 2012. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said there was a moral, if not legal, duty to provide protection. Turkey says the refugees are receiving food and shelter inside Syria and there is no need to allow them to cross. About 35,000 Syrians have fled a Syrian government offensive on rebel-held positions near Aleppo. Ms Mogherini said the EU was providing funding to Turkey to make sure it had the "means, the instruments, the resources to protect and to host people that are seeking asylum". In November, the EU clinched a deal with Turkey, offering it €3bn (£2.3bn; $3.3bn) to care for Syrian refugees on Turkish soil. Ms Mogherini's call was echoed by EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn and Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders, whose country currently holds the EU presidency. "I look at these images of people standing at the Turkish border and I just wanted to underline the message people who are in humanitarian need should be allowed in," said Mr Koenders. However Kilis governor Suleyman Tapsiz said the move was not necessary. "Our doors are not closed but at the moment there is no need to host such people inside our borders," he said. Turkey already hosts the largest number of Syrian refugees - 2.5 million. In the past few days, the Syrian army - backed by Russian air strikes - has made a series of gains around Aleppo, Syria's largest city. On Thursday, 60 donor countries meeting in London pledged billions of dollars to ease the plight of Syrian refugees. About 4.6 million people have fled Syria since the civil war began in 2011. Another 13.5 million are said to be in need of humanitarian assistance inside the country. March 2011: Anti-government protests erupt across Syria, but Aleppo is initially untouched as a result of a state crackdown February 2012: As the rebellion turns into a conflict, clashes between rebels and the government are reported with increasing frequency in Aleppo province July 2012: The battle for Aleppo begins. Rebels make swift advances, but are unable to consolidate their gains and the city becomes divided 2013: The government begins bombarding rebel districts with barrel bombs, causing thousands of casualties September 2015: Syria launches a fresh offensive in the wake of Russia's intervention in the conflict February 2016: The government captures towns north of Aleppo, threatening to encircle the city Aleppo profile The 25-year-old centre-back was injured late on during the League Two draw against Blackpool on 4 February. He has made 30 appearances for the U's this season, helping them climb to two points off the play-off places. "He'll be more or less done for the season unless he has a quick recovery, but it doesn't look too hopeful," boss John McGreal told BBC Essex.

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30 April 2017 Last updated at 14:50 BST It's a country in east Asia, and there have been lots of arguments about it recently. So what do we know? And should we be worried about North Korea? Watch Leah's report to find out more. The Ethiopian Airlines flight was travelling from Addis Ababa via Dublin to Washington Dulles International Airport . Flight ET500 stopped at Dublin airport this morning to re-fuel. It returned at around 08:35 BST after it reported technical difficulties and shutting down one engine. Read an accessible version here Wasps, in a tough pool with holders Toulon, Bath and ex-champions Leinster, beat the Dublin side 33-6 on Saturday. "This competition's all about mixing it with the best and we've certainly beaten one of the best," Young said. "It puts us in a strong position now but it doesn't mean anything going into next week." Wasps' victory was Leinster's heaviest-ever European home defeat and Young said he could not have wished for a better display from his players. "Everything I asked of the boys before the game, they delivered," Young added to BBC Coventry & Warwickshire. "We deserved to win but the scoreline far exceeded our expectations coming in." Wasps secured their place in the competition after finishing sixth in the Premiership last season and Young is keen for his squad to make the most of their opportunity to play against the best sides in Europe. "Let's look forward to these games and enjoy playing them - we've earned the right to be there. "It's taken 22 games in 10 months to get there and we need to make sure we enjoy the experience." The footage appears to show a police officer punching a man while he is restrained by two other officers. It happened in the Pear Tree area of Derby where the man was arrested on 28 July following reports of a disturbance. The man has since been charged with criminal damage. A statement from the IPCC said it was "investigating a complaint of alleged assault by a Derbyshire Constabulary police officer". "The officers concerned have been informed the IPCC is conducting an investigation." The IPCC revealed that the footage, which was filmed by an onlooker, was emailed to the police force the day after the arrest happened. However, the matter was only referred to the IPCC in September after the footage was published by the Derby Telegraph. Derbyshire Constabulary's own Professional Standards Department has investigated the complaint. The IPCC said it would look at whether the force's own investigation was "proportionate, thorough and effective". A police spokeswoman said: "We haven't made public the results of our investigation because of the IPCC involvement."

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Van Gerwen hit a 170 checkout to lead 6-4, but 16-time world champion Taylor won the final two legs to earn a point. Defending champion Gary Anderson is third, a point behind the pair, after beating Adrian Lewis and Peter Wright. Scotland's Anderson played twice on Thursday, having missed the opening week's matches because of illness. Raymond van Barneveld and James Wade were also victorious, denting the qualification hopes of Dave Chisnall and Robert Thornton. Only two more rounds of fixtures remain before the 10-man field is cut to eight players for the second phase of the group stage. Thornton and Michael Smith, who was not in action in Glasgow after playing twice in Leeds last month to cover for Anderson's absence, occupy the bottom two places in the table. Gary Anderson 7-4 Adrian Lewis James Wade 7-4 Robert Thornton Michael van Gerwen 6-6 Phil Taylor Raymond van Barneveld 7-4 Dave Chisnall Gary Anderson 7-5 Peter Wright Melanie Lakin, from Glascote, Tamworth, died in a collision on the A458 Llanfair Caereinion to Welshpool road on Sunday. Her family said she was returning from a picnic at Bala lake with her boyfriend on separate motorbikes. Ms Lakin's death has been voluntarily referred to the police watchdog. Dyfed-Powys Police voluntarily referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) because a police vehicle was nearby at the time of the crash. A marked police motorcyclist was conducting vehicle checks in the area and police say a number of cars were stopped in a line of traffic behind the stationary vehicles. Initial investigations show the motorcyclist collided with a car in the line of traffic. The crash happened at about 16:30 BST. In a statement, Ms Lakin's family said she was "a keen motorcyclist who loved life, people, nature and animals especially her cats Hector and Cleo". She has completed her first year in diagnostic radiography at Birmingham City University and was looking forward to a successful career in the NHS "combining her love of helping people and a technical, visual subject". "She had a keen eye and appreciation for photography, music and art and managed to combine all three on many occasions by photographing some of her favourite bands and musicians at music festivals," the family's statement added. They said she would be sorely missed by her mother Pam, father Nigel, brother Jody, his partner Elena, boyfriend Oliver and the many friends and colleagues who had known her. The cash - a £500,000 loan and a grant of £90,000 - means that the planned refurbishment is only about £300,000 short of its £2.4m funding target. Originally built in 1902, the B-listed theatre closed in 2009 but reopened in 2012 after a campaign to save it. The Ayr Gaiety Partnership is leading efforts to make the theatre a cultural and educational hub for Ayrshire. Announcing the latest funding for the project, Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil said the cash would help in the regeneration of a "fantastic historic building". "By renovating the theatre and improving the experience for audiences I'm confident that this will have a knock-on effect on the local economy, encouraging more people to visit and spend money in Ayr," he said. The £500,000 loan comes from the £16m social growth fund, which was set up to provide financial assistance to charities and social enterprises. The £90,000 grant is from the Scottish government's people and communities fund Ian Welsh chair of Ayr Gaiety Partnership said: "This investment couldn't have come at a better time for us. We now need only around £300,000 before we can go ahead with our plans, so we are now on the home straight. "With a fully restored theatre we will be able to put on an even better programme of shows and put our business on a sustainable footing. "More than this, a modernised and fully equipped theatre will play a key role in our plans to provide training and employment opportunities to young people."

Phil Taylor came from 5-1 down to draw 6-6 with Michael van Gerwen in Glasgow, leaving the pair level on points at the top of the Premier League table. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The family of a 29-year-old motorcyclist who died in a crash in mid Wales have paid tribute to her as a "kind, caring and generous person". [NEXT_CONCEPT] Plans to fully redevelop Ayr's Gaiety Theatre are in the "home straight" after the project was awarded £590,000.

Media playback is not supported on this device But against the backdrop of protests and social discontent, concerns over infrastructure and fears about crime in Brazil's major cities, the incident in Sao Paulo turns what has been a drip of bad news into a downpour. Brazil is quickly learning what the likes of South Africa, China, Greece and even the United Kingdom have found in recent times. Namely that when you win the right to host one of the world's major sporting events, you had better be prepared for international eyes to focus on you in a way they have never done before. The South American country is under the spotlight and the collapse of a crane onto the stadium that is due to host the opening match of the World Cup in less than 200 days has raised even more questions. Six of Brazil's 12 stadiums were ready for last summer's Confederations Cup, while the remaining six are racing to be finished in time. Several stadiums are well behind schedule, while one host city, Cuiaba, has told the BBC that not only will it miss its completion deadline, there are also not enough hotel rooms for visiting fans. In the city of Manaus, construction is now 24 hours a day. But what of Sao Paulo? Could this accident have resulted from the need to speed up building work? And what does it mean for the World Cup? Fifa has launched an investigation but even its most senior figures were wary of jumping to conclusions on Wednesday, with details still uncertain. Some commentators immediately suggested the opening match might be switched to Rio's Maracana Stadium. But the facts paint a slightly different picture. The new Itaquerao stadium was, before this accident, 94% complete and had been due to be handed over to Fifa in January, just a few weeks after the December deadline they had originally been set. The second key piece of information was the statement from the construction company that insisted early investigations were showing that the structure of the stadium had not been damaged, only the roof and the exterior facade. Senior sources from Corinthians told BBC Sport that there was, despite the obvious sadness, no suggestion that this setback was one that would prevent them hosting matches next summer. And what of safety? Odebrecht, the firm building the stadium, is one of the world's foremost construction companies. Brazilian-owned and Brazilian-run, a fortnight ago its US arm was voted one of America's safest companies. It built the impressive arena in which NBA side Miami Heat play their home matches, while its revenues topped $40bn (£25bn) in 2012. It is vast. Unsurprisingly, the Odebrecht Group has secured a number of major contracts related to the World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics. These include the renovation of the spectacular Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, which made headlines when 36 roof panels came loose after rain fell in June, the Pernambuco Arena in Recife and the problematic Maracana, which was only just ready for England's friendly with Brazil last June. It has launched an investigation of its own into the Sao Paulo tragedy. The path to major sporting events rarely runs smoothly. London had spiralling costs, security concerns, fears over terrorism and complaints about tickets and yet the Olympics will be remembered as a joyous celebration of sport and success. In South Africa, the headlines were about legacy, or the lack of it, crime, poverty and human rights issues. The issues were endless when Delhi hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Brazil is next in line. So often the glory and golden moments created by the sport wipe away the memory of a troubled build-up. To some, the Confederations Cup was one month-long protest, where it was impossible to cross the street without being involved in a skirmish. The truth was, to those of us who were there, it was the brilliance of Brazil and the way the nation united behind its footballers that lingers in the mind, rather than protests that were harder to find than to avoid. When it comes to football, Brazil has always been ready. This football-mad nation was never going to host a World Cup of staggering efficiency, as Germany did in 2006. On time in Brazil has a very different meaning. But it is that very quality that beguiles us and will do again next summer. Crews from Rhyl and Prestatyn were called to the incident at a bungalow in Gronant, near Prestatyn, at 04:35 BST on Saturday. The cause of the blaze is now under investigation.

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A total of more than £32m was spent on the campaign - with the Leave side funded by donations totalling £16.4m, outgunning the Remain side's £15.1m. The spending returns show that the Brexit battle was the most expensive referendum ever fought in British political history, said the watchdog. Lib Dem spending is also under review. The watchdog said invoices and receipts submitted by the two umbrella Leave and Remain campaigns appeared to be incomplete and they were seeking further details in relation to certain payments. While this was disappointing, it stressed that it was too early to say whether any offences had been committed. "Missing spending details undermine transparency and makes the returns harder for the public to understand," said Bob Posner, its director of political finance. "Where it appears campaigners have not fulfilled their legal obligations, we have begun and will continue to take action to deal with this." The watchdog has published details of all campaign spending in excess of £250,000 during last year's referendum battle. The figures show the rival Leave and Remain campaigns secured the majority of their funding through large donations of more than £7,500 each. The Electoral Commission has also launched a formal investigation into apparently missing documentation from the Lib Dems and late returns submitted by businessman Peter Harris, who campaigned against EU membership. It has also said it is examining possible discrepancies in paperwork submitted by the European Movement, Labour Leave, UKIP and Conservatives In. The man left to go surfing from Machrihanish beach near Campbeltown in Scotland on Sunday and did not return. After the alarm was raised, rescue teams from Scotland and Northern Ireland searched the sea and shore line. Hopes were fading when he was spotted by the Coastguard rescue helicopter. Dawn Petrie at Belfast Coastguard Operations centre said: "With nightfall approaching we were gravely concerned. "But at 7.30pm tonight, the crew on the Coastguard rescue helicopter were delighted when they located the man, still with his surf board and 13 miles off the coast. "He was kitted out with all the right clothing including a thick neoprene suit and this must have helped him to survive for so long at sea. He is hypothermic but conscious." Waseem Baloch and three others were charged in a court in Multan, police investigator Atiya Jafri told the BBC. When arrested in July soon after the murder, he publicly confessed to strangling his 26-year-old sister for bringing "dishonour" to the family. Qandeel Baloch was well known for bold and risque social media posts. She divided opinion in socially conservative Pakistan, and had expressed fears for her life as a result. The threats and abuse outspoken Pakistani women receive Killing reflects divided country Waseem Baloch and Ms Baloch's cousin, Haq Nawaz, have been charged with murder. Two other men, including a taxi driver, have been charged with conspiracy to murder and facilitation, Ms Jafri said. One of them, Mr Nawaz's brother-in-law Zafar Zain Khosa, left for the Middle East after being granted bail, she added. He is being sought by police. All three men present in court denied the charges, Multan city district public prosecutor Jam Salahuddin told BBC Urdu. Watch Part Two: 'Pakistan's Kim Kardashian' Watch Part Three: 'The naming and shaming of a sex symbol'

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Chris Grayling was giving evidence to House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee where he dismissed the accuracy of TfL's estimate. Last month the government backed building a third runway at Heathrow. The Airports Commission estimated transport improvements would be £5bn. But TfL responded to the commission's recommendations in October 2015 by insisting that figure "underestimates the actual cost by £10 to £15bn". Mr Grayling said: "It's ludicrous, to be honest. I do not see where £15bn can come from if you look at what we're actually seeking to deliver around Heathrow Airport. "It feels to me like somebody has taken every possible transport improvement in the whole of metropolitan London and thrown it into the mix, and probably funding a large chunk of Crossrail 2 out of it as well. "I'm baffled as to where TfL manages to get a £15bn figure from because I don't know what you'd spend the money on." The transport secretary said the cost of the runway crossing the M25 will be met "directly by the airport" while plans for rail links such as HS2, Crossrail and an improved London Underground Piccadilly line were already happening. Heathrow would make a "financial contribution" towards further proposals to create rail links between the airport and the lines to Reading and Waterloo, Mr Grayling said. The transport secretary added: "It will be a quantum step forward in public transport access to Heathrow. "It will become by far the best connected airport in the country if you look at the different rail and Underground access it will have. "I'm very satisfied that there is a very bold, comprehensive plan to deliver all that and I understand how it's going to be funded." A TfL spokesman responded to the transport secretary's comments saying Heathrow expansion would "significantly increase demand for access to the airport". He added: "Our expert analysis indicates approximately £15bn more investment will be needed beyond what is already committed and the key component of this is a new southern rail link from Waterloo to Heathrow. "Thus far, the government have given no commitments to deliver this new rail link, despite the Airport's Commissions recommendation to do so and, without such a commitment, the aspirations for no increase in road traffic are not credible." Network Rail has announced 31 projects in the city over the next five years including the electrification of the line between Bristol and London. Doubling the track has been described as "fundamental" to the expansion of services in and around Bristol. It will also allow for extra high speed trains between Bristol and London. New platforms "Reinstating the four lines between Temple Meads and Parkway is the arterial route around which the rest of the Bristol growing railway is going to be hung," said Mike Gallop, Network Rail's Route Asset Director. The new tracks will be built on Filton Bank, making it possible for local passenger services to use the line. "It's a very significant first step but it is a first step," said Rob Dixon from the campaign group Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways. "Without this investment there can be no improvements in local services - things like the reopening of the line to Portishead, the Henbury Loop, improvements on the Severn Beach line and from Weston to Yate - which all need extra capacity and without that they just couldn't run. So these changes are a first step to what we want and need to see." Charlotte Leslie, Conservative MP for Bristol North West, has campaigned for the reopening of the Henbury Loop. "The four-tracking of Filton Bank is the basic infrastructure which makes other things possible," said Ms Leslie. "But what I'd like to see is more ambition in getting Henbury station and Henbury Loop and our network of rail around the city open faster because Bristol is growing and our transport infrastructure isn't keeping up." The package also includes building new platforms at Bristol Parkway and upgrading Bristol Temple Meads station.

The transport secretary has said he is "baffled" by warnings from Transport for London (TfL) that improving road and rail links to an expanded Heathrow Airport could cost up to £20bn. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Reinstating four tracks between Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads is part of a £700m investment in the city's railway infrastructure.

"On my plan they're going down. But by the time it's negotiated, they'll go up," Mr Trump told ABC's This Week. He also apparently reversed his position on the minimum wage, telling the programme: "I'm allowed to change." Mr Trump is all but certain to become the official Republican candidate for the November presidential election. Several top Republicans have said they will not vote for him. On the Democratic Party side, Hillary Clinton has a substantial lead over Bernie Sanders. 26 things that Donald Trump believes What will Clinton v Trump look like? How Trump defied all predictions Trump's deal diplomacy Mr Trump's tax plan says the wealthiest individuals would get a tax break. But he told ABC his "optimum plan" would be negotiated with Democrats, but not be approved as such. His top priorities would be lowering taxes on businesses and the middle class, not helping the rich. On the minimum wage, Mr Trump said: "I haven't decided in terms of numbers. But I think people have to get more." He has previously said he is against increasing the minimum wage. When asked about the change of position, the New York billionaire said: "I'm allowed to change. You need flexibility." They had been due to walk out on Wednesday in a row over pay with Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board. The union said the suspended strike would allow "further discussion of the health board's latest offer." A spokeswoman said the health board was "fully committed to resolving the concerns of our staff". About 80 staff, who are members of the Unison union, already staged a 24-hour strike on 25 January. The latest strike had been due to affect Morriston, Neath Port Talbot and Princess of Wales hospitals. The workers want "pay parity with colleagues doing the same job in other hospitals in Wales". Mark Turner, Unison regional organiser said: "If there is no satisfactory outcome‎ to those talks, they are ready to resume and escalate the strikes on 22 and 23 of February." Willett fired eight birdies and a bogey in a seven-par-under 65 at the K Club. McIlroy posted a 67 as he bids to improve his recent poor form at his home tournament, which has seen him miss three straight cuts at the event. England's Callum Shinkwin and Jaco Van Zyl lie a shot behind McIlroy, with Soren Kjeldsen, Ross Fisher, Martin Kaymer and Brett Rumford three under. World number three McIlroy, whose Rory Foundation is hosting the tournament, is seeking a first win of the season after six top-10 finishes. The Northern Irishman recorded three birdies on his front nine, and picked up a further three shots on his inward nine, including a birdie at the 18th. Media playback is not supported on this device Willett showed much improved form after missing the cut at last week's Players Championship at Sawgrass, his first appearance since winning the first major of the season at Augusta. The 28-year-old's round of 65 was only one shot off the course record set by South African Charl Schwartzel in 2003. Heavy rain greeted the early starters but 2010 champion Fisher defied the difficult conditions to birdie three of the first five holes. The Englishman's 69 saw him secure the clubhouse lead, along with two-time major winner Kaymer. Shinkwin and Van Zyl bettered their scores by one, while defending champion Kjeldsen remains well in contention four shots off the lead, the same score as Australian Rumford. Shane Lowry, who won the title as an amateur in 2009, ended one over, with 2007 champion Padraig Harrington five shots worse off after carding two double-bogeys on his front nine. Graeme McDowell joined Lowry on one under, with Lee Westwood level par and European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke one over.

Presumptive US Republican nominee Donald Trump has said taxes for rich people may have to go up in an apparent reversal of his stated policy. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Staff in the sterilisation and disinfection units at some south Wales hospitals have suspended strike action. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Masters champion Danny Willett leads Rory McIlroy by two shots after the first round of the Irish Open.

Tuesday's win against Hartlepool left the home side just outside the play-offs, but they are now down to 10th. Colin Daniel grabbed a first-half opener for the Stags, tucking in from 12-yards before Lambe doubled the lead. Tom Miller replied in stoppage time, but Mansfield hung on to remain six points short of the top seven. The loss of the territory on the city's western edges was confirmed by the rebels themselves, as well as state media and UK-based monitors. An estimated 275,000 people live under siege in the rebel-held east, where the UN says food rations are running out. Meanwhile a Russian naval force led by an aircraft carrier is said to have moved into position off Syria. Capt Sergei Artamonov, commander of the Admiral Kuznetsov, told Russian state media the battle group had arrived at its designated point in the eastern Mediterranean and was carrying out "joint tasks". The naval deployment has raised fears that Russia, one of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's closest allies in his fight against the rebels, will step up air strikes reported to have caused heavy civilian casualties. On 28 October, rebels and Islamist militants in Aleppo began what they called an "epic battle" to break the siege, pounding government-held areas with hundreds of missiles. After early advances, their progress slowed but they took over several strategic points in the west of the city. On Saturday, it was confirmed that government forces had regained control of the al-Minian district and advanced into the al-Assad district. "The epic battle for Aleppo has failed," Rami Abdurrahman, of the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, was quoted as saying by the Associated Press news agency. The fighting left 508 people dead, including civilians and fighters from both sides, according to his organisation. Ninety foreign fighters were among those killed on the rebel side while 83 Syrian soldiers, 28 Hezbollah militants and 41 other fighters from Iran and Iraq were killed on the government side, the Observatory estimates. "We fought them in every street, house, neighbourhood and schools, and they used mosques to launch attacks,'' a Syrian government commander who identified himself as Nabil told al-Manar TV, the channel run by President Assad's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Zakaria Malahifji, head of the political office of the Fastaqim rebel group fighting in Aleppo, confirmed the army's advance. "Of course, when the regime takes control, it has a negative effect, but there is persistence," he was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency. Aleppo: Key battleground in Syria's war The last remaining food rations are being distributed in rebel-held eastern districts of the city, UN humanitarian adviser Jan Egeland warned on Friday. Without a resupply, there would be no food left to hand out next week, he said. Mr Egeland ruled out airdrops of food, explaining that they were not possible in densely populated urban areas. In other besieged towns like rebel-held Madaya north-west of Damascus, shortages of food, medical supplies and electricity have led to cases of severe malnutrition. Aleppo, Syria's economic hub before the civil war began in 2011, has been divided between the two sides since 2012. Heavy bombardment of rebel-held areas by Syrian and Russian aircraft this autumn provoked an international outcry. Russia's air campaign in Syria, which began in September 2015 using planes mainly stationed at Hmeimim air base near Latakia, has shored up President Assad's position. An air campaign by Western powers has focused on the Islamic State group, which controls large parts of north-eastern Syria. Russia's naval task force: Power play or just theatre? A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 11 and 18 August. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk or via Instagram at #bbcscotlandpics

Mansfield Town kept faint hopes of a League Two play-off place alive as Reggie Lambe's goal secured victory away to fellow hopefuls Carlisle. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Syrian government forces have retaken areas of the city of Aleppo that were lost to rebels in recent fighting. [NEXT_CONCEPT] All images are copyrighted.

The state worst hit is Puebla, where officials say 28 people died. Another 10 people were killed in the state of Veracruz. Previously, the confirmed number of deaths was six. Earl made landfall in Belize this week as a Category One hurricane, after causing destruction in the Caribbean. The storm was later downgraded to a tropical depression but it still left a path of destruction in Mexico. Most of the victims were in the remote town of Huauchinango, Puebla. They died after their houses were engulfed by tonnes of mud and rocks. A whole hill collapsed near Huauchinango, sweeping down on a nearby village, officials say. "It is a tragedy what has happened to our people in Huauchinango," Mayor Gabriel Alvarado was quoted as saying by the Associated Press. Heavy rain continued in the region, forcing officials to close a section of the main federal motorway to the capital Mexico City. Earlier this week, at least nine people died due to extreme weather in Haiti and the Dominican Republic as the storm passed over the Caribbean. Five researchers have been awarded the Breakthrough Prize for their groundbreaking work. The Breakthrough Prizes are awarded for recent achievements in fundamental physics, life sciences and mathematics. The organisers describe them as the "biggest science awards in the world" as they offer the most prize money - $3m (£1.76m) for each. Among the winners are Professor Richard Taylor, a British mathematician currently working at the Institute of Advance Studies in Princeton, New Jersey. He is a leader in the field of number theory and has helped to develop powerful new techniques to solve longstanding mathematical problems. He told BBC News that he felt "very surprised, excited and lucky" to win the award. He said he had not decided what he would do with his prize money, but said he wanted spend it on something that would benefit his field. "Mathematics is a team effort, involving collaboration and building on the work of one's colleagues so I want to find a way of giving something back to the community". He said that such awards were important because they help to attract the "the best brains into science". "Science has an undeserved reputation of being dry and unglamorous so anything that can be done to change that image is to be welcomed," he told BBC News. The organisers' aim is to introduce some "razzmatazz" into science prizes, describing their winners as "the real rock stars". The Breakthrough Prizes were launched by a group of philanthropic technology billionaires including Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, and Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group, and Yuri Milner, founder of investment firm Digital Sky Technologies. Mr Milner said the aim of the prize was to "cultivate a positive image of science and rationalism, and an optimistic view of humanity's future". "Outside the field of entertainment, intellectual brilliance is under-capitalized in our society. 58 years ago, one of the most famous men on earth was not an actor, athlete or musician, but a theoretical physicist. Albert Einstein's face was on magazine covers, in newspapers and on television, worldwide," he said. "His name was synonymous with genius. Yet most of today's top scientists - despite opening new windows onto the Universe, curing intractable diseases and extending human life - are unknown to the general public. The greatest thinkers of our age should be superstars, like the geniuses of screen and stadium." Mark Zuckerberg said: "Mathematics is essential for driving human progress and innovation in this century. This year's Breakthrough Prize winners have made huge contributions to the field and we're excited to celebrate their efforts." The other winners are: Simon Donaldson from Imperial College London; Maxim Kontsevich, Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques in France; Jacob Lurie, Harvard University in Boston, and Terence Tao, University of California, in Los Angeles. The prize for mathematics was launched last year to help redress the paucity of awards recognising achievement in the field. Others include the the Abel, Clay and Wolf prizes and the Fields Medal.

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England batsman Jennings put on 45 with Mark Wood and reached three figures from 202 balls with 16 fours. But they were all out for 250, setting Notts just 108 to win, and openers Greg Smith (60 not out) and Jake Libby (39) scored at over five runs per over. Libby fell to Paul Coughlin, but they reached 110-1 in just 29.2 overs to go top of the Division Two table. Durham's first home defeat in the Championship since 2015 - a run of 11 games - strengthens Nottinghamshire's status as favourites for the Division Two title. Without rested England bowler Stuart Broad, seamers Jake Ball, James Pattinson, Luke Fletcher and Harry Gurney shared all 20 wickets to make it consecutive 22-point wins, following the opening round victory over Leicestershire. They were unable to prevent a ninth century in the last year for Jennings though, with the 24-year-old batting through the entire second innings to reach three figures shortly after Wood was caught at mid-wicket for 21. In response, Smith and Libby moved the score along briskly and although Libby was bowled by Coughlin, Samit Patel (10) arrived to help complete the chase. Nottinghamshire head coach Peter Moores told BBC Radio Nottingham: "I thought we played really well here, set up from how we bowled in our first innings. "Samit Patel and Michael Lumb then played positively and from that moment we managed to dominate the game. "There were two good attacks here and the pitch has been good throughout. This was a good advert for the county championship." The defendants attacked seven victims, aged 13 to 15, in cars, woods or at the defendants' homes in Banbury. Oxford Crown Court heard they lured victims to parties organised on social media and were found guilty in March. At the same court, each of the men were handed sentences of between three and nine years. Ahmed Hassan-Sule, 21, of Glyndebourne Gardens, was sentenced to nine years imprisonment, with a further five years on licence; Mohamed Saleh, 22, of Orchard Way, was jailed for four years and nine months; Said Saleh, 20, of Orchard Way, was jailed for four years; Takudzwa Hova, 21, of Broughton Road, was sentenced to six years with a further four years on licence; and Kagiso Manase, 21, of Warwick Road, received five years. Zsolt Szaltoni, 18, of Portway, was sentenced to three years in a young offenders institution. Speaking after the sentencing, one of the gang's victims, who was 14 at the time, said she was attacked in a car after attending a party organised on Facebook. "I got in the car because the others left and I was on my own and I didn't know what to do, so I just went with them," she told the BBC. "I was in the back of the car but I was in the middle... I was just scared. I didn't know what to do, but they'd planned it beforehand. "They would talk their language... and I didn't understand it." The girl said, after the party, the abuse continued. "It gradually started to become more people. He asked me if I would work for him and I said 'No' and I just laughed it off but, as I realise now, I did it without even knowing - [I did] sex work. "I thought it was okay, because I was brainwashed. They made me think it was my decision but it wasn't." The abuse was uncovered after a member of the Kingfisher team - a multi-agency operation tackling child exploitation in Oxfordshire - came to see the victim at school. She said: "I know there's more girls so it's quite disappointing that they don't have the courage to come forward. "I just think I'm so lucky because there are lots of other girls who aren't lucky." The girl said it was her ambition to work in the Kingfisher team and help others who have been in her situation. She said: "It's important for me to do that. It's closure isn't it?" The verdicts were -

Nottinghamshire wrapped up a second Championship win of 2017, despite 102 not out by Durham's Keaton Jennings. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A gang of five men and a teenager who subjected underage girls to sexual abuse in Oxfordshire after grooming them have been jailed.

David Lancaster, 60, struck wife Helen, 54, six times with the weapon and smothered her with a pillow at their home in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. The father of one took the sledgehammer from the garden shed before creeping upstairs, Bristol Crown Court was told. Lancaster must serve at least 11 years and nine months in prison before he can be considered for parole. Judge Neil Ford said a house owned by the couple in Lincoln - which was in Mrs Lancaster's name but had been bought by Lancaster with money he had inherited - was a source of "further annoyance and upset" for the defendant, who killed his teacher wife on 30 September. The judge told him: "Your relationship had been in difficulty for some time. "You suspected she had been having an affair with another man. On 20 August your suspicions were confirmed and you confronted Helen". He added: "I have no doubt that you began to contemplate the benefit of killing your wife. "Helen had revealed to friends that you had accused her of stealing your inheritance." The judge told Lancaster: "You said you had been driven to commit murder by the way your wife had treated you and your daughter. "You also said what you had done was less serious than what your wife had done to you and Amy. "You have effectively deprived your daughter Amy of both her parents." After the attack Lancaster fled the house, driving to a beach at Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset, where he was later arrested. He rang the police and confessed to murdering his wife and told them where to find her body. Lancaster pleaded guilty to murder at a previous hearing. Firth, who will transfer from ITM Cup side Counties Manukau, made two appearances for the Chiefs in Super Rugby last season. "We've been tracking Jarrod for some time in the ITM Cup," Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said. "He's built a very good reputation as a strong scrummager." Townsend added: "Initially, he'll be working with our conditioning staff as we start to get him integrated into the rugby we aspire to play. "Jarrod has made a big commitment in coming to Scotland and we believe he'll fit in really well at Scotstoun and add further competition in our front row." Firth, who has made 25 appearances for Counties Manukau over the last three seasons, said: "Everyone I spoke to had great things to say about the club and the city, so I jumped at the chance to get over here. "Glasgow have had a few Kiwis before and they've always done well, so there is no reason why I can't be successful too." Firth knows Warriors scrum-half Grayson Hart, having faced him in New Zealand. "I played against Grayson in my younger days and it's good to see him doing well here," he said. "I hope I can earn the chance to pull on the jersey." The money raised from the sale of Beautiful Beautiful George Michael Love Painting will go to HIV/Aids charity The Goss-Michael Foundation. The charity was founded by Michael and his former partner Kenny Goss. Goss posted an image of the artwork on Instagram, writing: "Amazing result of $580,000 (around £461,011)." He described Damien Hirst as a "superstar", adding: "Thank you Damien!" The canvas went under the hammer in Dallas, Texas, at the MTV Re:define charity gala. Michael, who enjoyed a lucrative pop career as one half of duo Wham before embarking on a successful solo career, died on Christmas Day last year at the age of 53. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

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The Gulls went down 1-0, having scored nine goals in their two previous games against high-flying Forest Green. "They went away from the game plan and started going off script and they beat themselves," Nicholson said. "I'm very disappointed with the application of the lads throughout the week and they owe the supporters and me a hell of a lot more." The loss kept the Gulls in 17th place in the National League, just five points above the relegation places. "They turned up to training on Wednesday looking like they've made it after two good performances and after a good run of form," Nicholson told BBC Radio Devon. "But we are not good enough to turn up on a Saturday at 80%, we have to be at it. If we're at it we can beat anybody. "But if we turn up thinking we've cracked it, that's what you get." Richard Collins, 49, from Bedfordshire, broke his forearm after crashing near Tilbrook, Cambridgeshire, on Sunday. Two 999 and two 101 calls were made between 16:00 BST and 18:15, but no-one arrived until 18:40. He was eventually taken to Bedford Hospital in a Bedfordshire Police car. "It was miscommunication, the left hand didn't seem to know what the right hand was doing," he said. Mr Collins, a service engineer from Everton, near Sandy, was riding on the B645, near where the borders of Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire meet, when he crashed into a ditch to avoid oncoming traffic. Mr Collins said a member of the public made the first 999 call at 16:00 and left shortly afterwards. But when no-one had arrived by 17:15 he called emergency services himself and was told an ambulance and police car were on their way. He then made further calls at 18:10 and 18:15, before a police car arrived nearly half an hour later. "It was very painful and uncomfortable as my forearm was bent at right-angles," he said. "I was being passed from pillar-to-post. Apparently there's been an apology, but I haven't received it personally. "All the police forces need to look at their emergency call procedures, especially when dealing with cases on their borders." A Cambridgeshire Police spokesman said investigations have since confirmed the incident did take place in Bedfordshire by a few metres, but stated "it remains clear that a better response should have been given by all three forces". Bedfordshire Police has referred the matter to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. East Midlands Ambulance Service said it was asked to attend the call, which was outside its patch, but due to the high level of emergencies and because Mr Collins' condition was deemed non-life threatening, it could not respond "as quickly as we would have liked". The Health, Social Security and Housing Scrutiny Panel held- a six month-long review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). It said the service was failing to fully support patients and families and referral waiting times had increased. The Health Department said it was considering the report. The panel said it was calling for a service that was appropriate for the needs of the island and individuals after its investigations received more than 50 submissions from service users. Source: Health Scrutiny Panel report The report said parents "did not believe their child was on a pathway to get well". The panel said the complexities of mental health meant it could not be viewed as a nine-to-five illness, which is currently when CAMHS operates on weekdays. It said that, outside working hours - including 10:00 to 12:00 at weekends - parents had had to call police or the island's hospital emergency department for help. Some children had been in cells or children's hospital wards because there was nowhere else for them to go. The panel heard that, at times, patients prone to violent outbursts at home left parents with no choice but to call police. Investigators were "alarmed" to discover that, on occasion, police cells had been used to hold them "due to a lack of adequate facilities". The Health and Social Services Department said it would respond fully to the report after it had had a chance to discuss it. The health minister was due to publish an official response within six weeks, the panel said.

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The Information Commissioner's Office found Virgin Trains East Coast should have taken better care to obscure other passengers' faces, however. The footage showed him bypassing seats. So-called Traingate rolled into action when the Labour leader claimed he could not find a seat on the train in August last year. He was filmed sitting instead on the floor and talking about the train being packed, in a video on the Guardian's website. He said more trains were needed, they were incredibly expensive and asked if that was a case for public ownership? Sir Richard Branson, who co-owns the rail operator with Stagecoach, responded and posted a link to the images of Mr Corbyn walking past empty seats on Twitter. Mr Corbyn was seated later in the journey and subsequently said he had wanted two seats together. The commission investigated the video release after media reports about the incident. It ruled Virgin had a legitimate interest in using the footage outside published conditions - to correct misleading news reports potentially damaging its reputation and interests. It said Mr Corbyn would have had different privacy expectations to other passengers. Of three other people recognisable in the footage, the ICO said the train operator had infringed on their privacy when they were "simply minding their own business". But there will be no further action as it was a "one-off" that had been unlikely to cause distress, the ICO said. A Virgin Trains spokesperson said they welcomed the report, which acknowledged the incident's unique nature. The spokesperson said the company had already implemented the improvements to procedures that were suggested. Sandra Brotherton was found dead by relatives at the house in Redwood Drive in Bredbury, Stockport, on New Year's Eve in 2014. A post-mortem examination found the 60-year-old died from blood loss as a result of multiple stab wounds. Her son David, 30, was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order at Manchester Crown Court. He admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Senior investigating officer Duncan Thorpe said Brotherton had "a history of mental health problems" and was "clearly not well" when he attacked his mother. He said the death had "devastated a family [who] have had to come to terms with the shock and distress of losing Sandra". The man, 55, and the 52-year-old woman were found dead at the house in Inglis Avenue, Port Seton, on Friday afternoon. Police were called to the scene at about 15:45. A Police Scotland spokesman confirmed that both deaths were being treated as "unexplained" and inquiries were ongoing. He added that a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal. Temporary Sgt David Andrew Gibson, 43, is accused of misconduct in a public office. He has been suspended by Merseyside Police. He is being investigated by the force's Anti-Corruption Unit, managed by the Independent Police Complaints Commission. The officer is due before Liverpool City Magistrates on 18 June. A minute's silence was held before the home game in the Championship against Ipswich Town. A special programme filled with people's memories has been sold. The tragedy at the FA Cup sixth round was the worst loss of life at an English football ground before the 1980s. On Wednesday, the anniversary date, a pitch-side service will take place at 15:00 GMT with a special book of remembrance dedicated listing the dead and placed on display in the Macron Stadium's reception. Flags will be flying at half-mast all week. On Saturday, when the team play Preston North End at home, players will wear a special third shirt emblazoned with 33 names of the dead. Money raised from the sale of 1,000 of these replica shirts will be presented to a young person's charity. Some estimates claim 85,000 people were at the match between Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City in a ground which should have held at least 20,000 fewer fans. Bolton played their last game in 1997 at Burnden Park, which was demolished in 1999. A memorial was unveiled by the late Nat Lofthouse in 2000 at the Asda store built on the site.

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Jean Galligan, 82, from Dumfries, died when her car caught fire after it was involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Zafira on 14 May. Police Scotland said Mrs Galligan was driving a red Daihatsu which was burnt out as a result of the accident on the A76 at Holywood. Neither the driver nor the front seat passenger in the Zafira were injured. Christopher Keeling, 58, attacked Ann Robinson in December 2000. Miss Robinson died in 2014 and a post-mortem examination found her death was directly linked to the assault. Keeling, of Selby Road, Thorne, Doncaster, who was originally convicted of attempted murder in 2001, admitted murder at Sheffield Crown Court. He was sentenced to life, and ordered to serve a minimum of 18 years in jail, less the time he had previously served. Read more about this and other stories from across South Yorkshire Ms Robinson was living with Keeling in their home in Truro Avenue, Wheatley, Doncaster, when he attacked her on 28 December. She was taken to hospital with significant and life-threatening injuries, which resulted in her requiring 24-hour medical care. In March 2014, Miss Robinson, 58, was admitted to hospital where she died. Det Con Ian Honeybone said the force had worked closely with medical professionals and the Crown Prosecution Service to build a case to prosecute Keeling for murder. He said: "This may seem like an unusual step, but extensive medical assessment concluded that the brutal and sustained attack on Ann in December 2000 significantly contributed to her death in March 2014. "Her health was forever changed as a result of Keeling's actions that night. Ann survived extensive injuries but needed round-the-clock care and medical support." He added he was pleased Keeling had accepted responsibility for his actions but his guilty plea was "small consolation" for her family after 17 years. St Ninian's Parish Church in Newtownabbey is expected to close in a few months' time. The church, which has stood on the Whitewell Road for 51 years, has a columbarium underneath the building for urns containing the cremated remains of parishioners. Rev Elaine O'Brien said changing demographics in the area meant the church had an ageing congregation "and it's no longer financially sustainable". "That means the remains have to be disinterred and reinterred elsewhere," she said. "I have managed to track down some family members but there are still a few that are outstanding. "We are legally bound to put the advert in local newspapers for three months to see if anyone comes forward." If the ashes are not claimed, the Church of Ireland rector said they would be moved to the garden of rest at St John's Church on the Shore Road. "It means that if someone comes along in a few years' time looking to trace their family tree or whatever, they'll be able to find their relatives," she said. Columbarium, from the Latin columba, or dove, originally referred to a shelter for doves or pigeons. The term now refers to a site for the "respectful and usually public" storage of urns containing a deceased's cremated remains. The baby's grandmother was walking alongside the river, near Victoria Street, on Friday when the pram she was pushing fell in the water. James Williams and Andy Hill jumped in the river while Mickey Bramall fetched a life buoy before giving the youngster first aid. West Mercia Police said the men's quick thinking averted a tragedy. "We heard an almighty scream and shriek, turned around and saw the pram had gone over the edge," said Mr Williams. "We instantly turned around and myself and Andy jumped straight into the river and Mickey went to get the life buoy." Mr Hill said he was "really panicking" but said he did "what any parent would do" in his situation. Mr Williams said it was a struggle to remove the baby from the pushchair because she was strapped in but they managed to get her to safety. The youngster was taken by ambulance to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and has since made a full recovery. Mr Williams said the hundreds of messages of praise they had received following the rescue were reward in themselves. The baby's mother told BBC Midlands Today it was difficult to put into words how grateful she was. Det Insp Paul Mathison said the men were "incredibly heroic".

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Kevin Nunes, 20, a suspected drug dealer from Wolverhampton, was found dead in Pattingham, Staffordshire. Five men jailed for his murder were cleared on appeal in March 2012. The report was published following Freedom of Information requests made by the Express and Star newspaper. The Staffordshire Police report from November 2006 concluded the "sensitive policing unit" needed "radical restructuring". For more on this story and other Staffordshire news The redacted copy of the 2006-07 Management Review said a complaint by an officer "exposed failings in the structure, procedures, working practices, culture and management" of the unit, which was later disbanded. The report detailed failings including a breakdown in trust between officers, concerns over officers drinking, poor morale and friction between staff members. It found a decision to change staff assigned to protected witnesses in the Nunes murder case created "open resentment" and "unrest" within the unit. It also led to complaints by the witnesses against one officer. The review was commissioned following an informal meeting between the head of the unit and the head of professional standards at Staffordshire Police at the team - Supt Jane Sawyers, who is now Staffordshire's Chief Constable. It said the review team concentrated in particular on the unit's involvement with the Nunes investigation, "which was the main reason why DI [name redacted] decided to approach Supt Sawyers". In March 2012 five men convicted of Mr Nunes' murder were cleared by the Appeal Court. The court heard concerns about the credibility of the key prosecution witness were not disclosed to the defence. Two of the men cleared have begun legal action against the force. Staffordshire Police said the "sensitive policing unit" was disbanded in 2007 and the management of protected witnesses had been carried out on a national basis since 2012. Last March, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said four senior officers, including Chief Constable Sawyers, would not face misconduct hearings over claims they failed to declare evidence in relation to the shooting of Mr Nunes. The watchdog said it found "no evidence of a cover-up or of wilful omission". Nick Baker, Deputy Chief Constable in Staffordshire, said: "The content of the report shows that the actions of some of those in the unit 10 years ago is not one that now, or at the time, met the high standards we expect of officers and staff working for Staffordshire Police. "Any mistakes or misconduct were of a professional, not criminal nature, and tackled according to the force's disciplinary process, as set out in the review." David Becker, a school sports star, was sentenced to probation after admitting indecently assaulting two 18-year-old girls at a party in Massachusetts. Prosecutors wanted a two-year sentence. But the chief justice of the Massachusetts district court said "procedures followed in this case were lawful", the Boston Globe reports. Judge Paul Dawley said the sentencing judge, Thomas Estes, "exercised his sentencing discretion in accordance with the governing law". After being sentenced last week, Becker was compared to Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner, who was jailed for six months for sexual assault, sparking outrage. The judge in that case, Aaron Persky, requested to be removed from hearing criminal cases after receiving death threats. Becker was a football, basketball and volleyball player at East Longmeadow High School. If he meets all conditions of his probation, the charges will be dismissed and Becker will not have to register as a sex offender. But there are still avenues to challenge the Becker sentence. The man who requested the review, Michael Albano, a former Springfield mayor who is running for sheriff in the county where the school is located, wants it reviewed again, by an independent body. Mr Estes is not permitted to speak about the case.

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Known for having popularised horror manga globally, Mr Mizuki was best known for his series Gegege no Kitaro, about a young boy fighting monsters based on Japanese folklore. It was also made into an animated series that ran for several years. Death, destruction and rebirth were common themes in his work, many of which were also based on his personal experiences during World War Two, where he lost his left arm. Tributes poured in from grieving fans on Twitter, with many using Mr Mizuki's characters and stories to pay tribute to him. "The death of a master. Sayonara, Mizuki san," tweeted a fan in Tokyo. "Sensei Mizuki has passed on. Farewell and I hope you'll enjoy yourself along with your yokai in the afterlife," said Sean Long on Facebook referring to yokai - the ghost characters from his manga novels. Japanese Twitter users also discussed Mr Mizuki's influence and remembered his famous wartime injury. "He lost his dominant hand but made a career on the one he had left," said Twitter user Niyai. "Imagine Roald Dahl and Doctor Seuss put together," said one fan. "He's been in our national psyche ever since we can remember." One user, nyororo shared illustrations on her account, honouring Mr Mizuki's work. A huge fan, she told the BBC she used to practice drawing Kitaro, one of Mr Mizuki's most famous characters, when she was little. Death has been one of the most reoccurring themes in Mr Mizuki's work. "He taught us to embrace death and more importantly, showed us how to accept and celebrate strangeness in the world," said another user. One of the most popular tributes to Mr Mizuki on social media came from a fan ryokuhatudoumei who tweeted an imaginary conversation between the grim reaper and the late manga artist. Death arrives and Mizuki asks where he's being taken to "To hell, of course." "Oh my, is this because I caused so much trouble?" "No. All the yokai (creatures) in hell want your autograph." In a decree, President Vladimir Putin accused the US of creating "a threat to strategic stability, as a result of unfriendly actions" towards Russia. Moscow also set pre-conditions for the US for the deal to be resumed. Under the 2000 deal, each side is supposed to get rid of 34 tonnes of plutonium by burning it in reactors. It is part of cuts to nuclear forces. The US state department said the combined 68 tonnes of plutonium was "enough material for approximately 17,000 nuclear weapons". Both sides had reconfirmed the deal in 2010. In a separate development, the US said it was suspending talks with Russia over the Syrian crisis. Washington said Moscow had not lived up to the terms of last month's ceasefire agreement, which has since collapsed. Russia said it regretted the decision, accusing the US of trying to shift the blame on to Russia over the failed deal. In Monday's decree (in Russian), President Putin said Russia had to take "urgent measures to defend the security of the Russian Federation". In April, Mr Putin said the US was failing to fulfil its obligations to destroy plutonium. Instead, he argued, the US reprocessing method allowed plutonium to be extracted and used again in nuclear weapons. Both sides had agreed to build special facilities for disposing of the surplus plutonium. "We fulfilled our duties, we built that enterprise. But our American partners did not," Mr Putin said. The US rejected that claim, insisting that its disposal method did not violate the agreement. Also on Monday, President Putin submitted a bill (in Russian) to parliament setting a series of pre-conditions for the US for the agreement to be resumed, including: The US - as well as the European Union - imposed a series of sanctions against Russia following the annexation by Moscow of Ukraine's southern Crimea peninsula in 2014, and Russia's support for separatists in eastern Ukraine. Tensions between Washington and Moscow rose further last month over Russia's bombing campaign in Syria, which some have described as a "war crime". Russian planes are helping Syrian government forces to hit rebel groups, some of which are supported by the US and its Gulf Arab allies. Russia is currently modernising its nuclear arsenal.

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The dead man, who was in his 20s, was treated for serious injuries in the car park in Margate Road, Broadstairs, at about 22:15 BST on Tuesday, but died at the scene. Two men, aged 20 and 27, were arrested by Kent Police and remain in custody. A section of the car park remains closed while inquiries continue, a police spokesman said. Correction 5 October 2016: An earlier version of this story, based on information supplied by Kent Police, reported the incident took place in a Westwood Cross shopping centre car park. We have since been informed this was inaccurate. Work and Pensions Committee chairman Frank Field wrote to George Osborne urging new rules in the Queen's Speech. The committee is conducting inquiries into pensions automatic enrolment and pensions regulation, using the collapse of BHS as a case study. The High Street retailer's pension scheme has a deficit of £571m. Employers must by law automatically enrol most employees on a workplace pension scheme, know as "pensions automatic enrolment". In his letter to the chancellor, Mr Field said the committee had heard "concerning evidence", including from the pensions regulator itself, about "gaps in the regulatory framework" that had allowed "potentially unstable master trusts onto the market." "Our evidence suggests that this could put the retirement savings of many thousands of people at risk." A master trust has a board of trustees that oversee more than one defined-contribution workplace scheme. Mr Field added: "The committee's inquiry into the Pension Protection Fund and pensions regulation is similarly encountering concerns over the range and effectiveness of powers available to both the regulator and fund trustees with regards to occupational pension funds." The Pensions Regulator is the UK's work-based pension schemes watchdog, while the Pension Protection Fund pays compensation when an employer goes out of business. Former BHS owner Sir Philip Green has called on Mr Field to resign from the committee. Mr Field said Sir Philip's knighthood should be removed if he did not repay £571m to BHS's pension fund. Sir Philip said Mr Field should stand down "as he is clearly prejudiced". A committee source stressed Mr Field's remarks were his own personal views. Sir Philip has agreed to appear before the work and pensions committee and the business, innovation and skills committee to answer questions about the collapse. Sir Philip has faced criticism about his role but there is no suggestion he did anything illegal. He bought BHS in 2000 for £200m but sold it to Retail Acquisitions last year for £1. BHS went into administration last month with debts of £1.3bn, putting 11,000 jobs at risk across 164 stores nationwide. The central bank - People's Bank of China (PBOC) - fixed the yuan rate at 6.4589 to the US dollar on Friday. That is the biggest increase in nearly 11 years. China only allows the yuan to rise or fall 2% on either side of the PBOC's daily fix, to avoid volatility and maintain control over the Chinese currency. Analysts have pointed out the move is not a reflection of future yuan policies. Some have argued the PBOC's move is a knee-jerk reaction to US dollar weakness overnight. The US dollar had fallen sharply against the yen after the Bank of Japan surprised markets and decided against any extra monetary easing. "The expectation for a stronger yuan fix was laid by the gains for the yen after the Bank of Japan announcement," said Patrick Bennett, a strategist at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Hong Kong. According to data compiled by financial news network Bloomberg, Friday's increase is the strongest daily move by the PBOC since July 2005. China spooked global investors with a surprise devaluation in August last year, when it guided the currency down by nearly 5% in a week. Market reaction to the move, however, has been muted. The Shanghai Composite index closed down 7.26 points at 2,938.32, while in Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index ended the day down 320.98 points at 21,067.05. South Korea's Kospi index closed down 0.3% at 1,994.15. In Australia the benchmark S&P ASX 200 headed higher towards the end of the trading session and closed up 0.5% at 5,252.22. The region's biggest market, Japan, was shut on Friday for a national holiday. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index ended the shortened trading week down 5%.

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Hamaseh Tayari, who holds an Iranian passport, had been due to fly home from a holiday in Costa Rica via New York. But she has been told she cannot fly to the USA because of the order. The American president says the measures would "keep radical Islamic terrorists out of the US". The 90-day travel ban affects nationals from Syria, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Speaking from San Jose airport in Coast Rica, Dr Tayari, who works at the University of Glasgow, said: "We arrived at the airport this morning at five o'clock for the check in to fly to New York, and then from New York to Glasgow. "The people at the check-in told me that I was not allowed to take the plane because of the new rules. "The company was really helpful. I'm still in their offices trying to find new flights. "They've given us food and coffee, and they're really supporting us. It's not their fault, but it's a crazy thing that I really didn't expect to happen to me." Dr Tayari grew up and studied in Italy, qualifying as a vet in 2012. She was awarded a PhD by the University of Pisa after a short period of extra training in Switzerland and moved to Glasgow to continue her studies in November 2015. She said: "I still have Iranian nationality, because I've never thought about changing it. "I've never had any problems until now, maybe I've had to wait a bit longer for visas, but nothing like this has happened to me. "In my passport I have a regular transit visa for the USA, but they told me the visa is not any more valid." She was left trying to find alternative routes home but, as there are no direct flights from Costa Rica to the UK, needed to transit. However, Dr Tayari said, owing to her passport, "flying through Cuba, Panama, Mexico, all of these other places, I need a visa". "The only thing that I've found is a direct flight from San Jose [in Costa Rica] to Madrid." Booking that flight and connection onwards to London and Glasgow has cost her and her boyfriend almost £2,600 which she described as "all our money for the next few months". She said: "I don't know how we'll afford to pay the rent, the bills, and the food," adding that the situation had left her "completely shocked". "I thought maybe I didn't understand what's going on. I tried to ask again, if I understood properly. "Afterwards, I was really upset. I'm still upset. I'm more than angry. I'm really upset. And, I'm a little bit afraid." The foot was discovered by a walker on Tal y Foel, near Dwyranh, on 6 April. North Wales Police said DNA testing has confirmed it is that of Richard Thomas, who was reported missing from his Bangor home on 31 December 2013. Mr Thomas, who was then 47, was last seen in the Bangor area on seven days earlier. Police carried out inquiries, searches and media appeals at the time but he was not found. Det Ch Insp Brian Kearney said: "Mr Thomas's death is not being treated as suspicious and HM Coroner for north west Wales Mr Dewi Pritchard-Jones has been notified. "Mr Thomas's family have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time."

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The 26-year-old has one year left on his contract and is second top scorer in the Premiership with 20 goals. "It's his job to score goals and when you score lots of goals teams may show an interest in you," McIntyre said. "We're not looking to move Liam on. We are delighted with what he is doing here and we want him to stay as long as he possibly can." Boyce, who scored 20 last season, is in a rich vein of form, having scored 15 goals in his last 23 games, including all four in last weekend's 4-0 win over Highland rivals Inverness Caledonian Thistle, although he is suspended for Saturday's game against Motherwell. His Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill said this week that there was a "huge amount of interest in him in Scotland and England". McIntyre pointed out the role of Boyce's team-mates in his form this season, and said the side's focus is moving up the table rather than trying to stay out of the bottom two. Victory at Fir Park would take County seven points clear of the relegation play-off place with three games remaining. "Liam has been fantastic this season and he will be the first to salute his team-mates as well," McIntyre said. "I thought Craig Curran the other night was fantastic also beside Liam and back to his best, and had a major part in what Liam was doing. "We just want to make sure we keep our unbeaten run going. That's four unbeaten and we want to try to finish the season as strong as we can. "We want to try to be the best of the rest and not get dragged into a play-off position, "Of course, we have one eye on that as well, but our focus is firmly trying to win the next game and see where it takes us." The body of Trevor Hadlow, 70, was discovered at an address in Capstone Road, Gillingham, on Tuesday morning. His family said: "Trevor was quite a character, who enjoyed the outdoor life. He was always willing to help out friends and neighbours." The teenager, from Sheerness, has been remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates in Medway on Monday. He has also been charged with attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving. The additional charges related to an incident in High Street, Eastchurch, on 8 July in which a traffic warden was injured, Kent Police said.

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Services will operate five times a week, from July, between Belfast International and airports in the New York and Boston areas. Aldergrove said it was "the best possible boost for Northern Ireland". It has been working to find a replacement for United Airlines, which ended its daily New York service in January. United had claimed the Belfast-Newark route was not profitable enough. Norwegian Air will fly to Stewart International Airport, about 70 miles from New York, and TF Green Airport, 60 miles from Boston. It will use a new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Its chief executive, Bjorn Kjos, said: "We are delighted to announce our first ever flights from Belfast and to ensure the city maintains its crucial transatlantic links. "The cost of transatlantic travel has been too high for too long, so by connecting Northern Ireland with smaller US airports we can offer some truly affordable fares." Earlier this year, the then Economy Minister Simon Hamilton told the assembly he had agreed an undisclosed aid package to back the new routes. Graham Keddie, managing director at Belfast International Airport, said: "We have been working with Norwegian and government agencies to get this project across the line." Norwegian will do three flights a week to Stewart and twice a week to TF Green. The Netwerk24 website said an elephant cow stormed a group headed by Theunis Botha in Zimbabwe on Friday. The elephant was reportedly shot as she picked him up with her trunk, before she fell and died, crushing Mr Botha. He had been leading a group of hunters near the Hwange national park in Zimbabwe when he died. It is the same park where Cecil the Lion was shot dead by an American hunter in July 2015, sparking an international outcry. Mr Botha, 51, was a father of five from the northern Limpopo province in South Africa. His eldest daughter Marike confirmed her father's death to the BBC, but would not comment further on the circumstances of his death. Mr Botha's website says he began leading hunting safaris on private ranches in 1989, having previously served as a sergeant in the South African infantry. It said he specialised in hunting lions and leopards with dogs. His website lists various packages available to hunters in Zimbabwe, noting that animals including leopards, giraffes, buffalo and elephants could be hunted. A Facebook tribute by Zimbabwe-based Kuronda Safaris, which worked with Mr Botha, called him "a great man with a fantastic sense of humour". South African media reported that Mr Botha was friends with fellow hunter Scott Van Zyl, whose remains were found in a crocodile last month. Mr Van Zyl was killed on the banks of the Limpopo river in Zimbabwe in what was the latest in a series of fatal crocodile attacks in the country. Boys as young as 10 died at Oaks Colliery following two explosions between 12 and 13 December 1866. Many of the bodies were never recovered in what is thought to be England's worst mining disaster. The £125,000 statue was made by local sculptor Graham Ibbeson, who lost a relative in the blast. "I'm the son of a Barnsley miner. My mining heritage goes back 200 years," he said. "I'm 65 and I feel as if this was a sculpture I was born to make." The explosion, thought to have been caused by flammable gases, buried the miners in the workings. A second explosion killed 27 rescuers the following day. Barnsley Main colliery took over the workings of the Oaks Colliery and the surviving engine house and pithead structures were given Grade II listed status in 2013.

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Although its leftover summer stock sold well, the firm said: "It is appropriate to lower the profit expectation for the second half of the year. "The board's view is the company's full year profit before tax is likely to fall within a range between £5m & £7m." Bonmarche also experienced difficult trading conditions in July and August. Shares in the company slumped almost 22% on the news. It added: "We approach the beginning of the second half of the year facing considerable uncertainty as to market conditions. "The hot September has prevented us from gaining a representative measure of the strength of the autumn ranges and our perception is that the clothing market generally has become more challenging. "The board's view is that in the light of September's result, and its generally less optimistic view of market conditions, it is appropriate to lower the profit expectation for the second half of the year." However, the company reported that its financial position "remains strong" and it expects to end the half year with a net cash balance of around £9m. Bonmarche, established in 1982, describes itself as "one of the UK's largest women's value retailers" and has 312 stores around the UK. Bradley Lowery, from Blackhall Colliery near Hartlepool, was cheered as he was carried onto the pitch by Toffees striker Romelu Lukaku on Sunday. Before kick-off, Bradley kicked a ball into the Goodison Park net. Bradley was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2013 but his mother has confirmed he "will lose his fight". In December, Gemma Lowery announced all three options presented by a consultant would not cure Bradley's illness. Around £700,000 was raised to fund treatment in the USA. Everton pledged £200,000 to the cause in September, when Bradley was mascot for Sunderland's home fixture with the Toffees at the Stadium of Light. Fans up and down the country took Bradley to their hearts, resulting in him receiving thousands of Christmas cards. His appearance at Goodison Park was much anticipated, with travelling City fans holding aloft a banner stating: "Cancer has no colours, one Bradley Lowery". Former Everton midfielder Peter Reid said the youngster would "love" the experience in a tweet which also featured a banner inscribed with 'there's only one Bradley Lowery'. Prior to kick-off, Bradley jogged around on the pitch and after arriving with the teams from the tunnel, he engaged in some shouting with referee Mark Clattenburg, who seemed to enjoy the interaction. After the fixture, Everton will present Bradley's family with the funds raised from an auction of match-worn and signed shirts from the match at the Stadium of Light earlier this season. Upon announcing that Bradley's cancer had grown, Mrs Lowery said she was unsure whether to "take my baby home" or "put him through more gruelling treatment that could leave him fighting for his life". The East Midlands Trains service was travelling at 65mph (105 km/h) when it derailed at Barrow on Soar in Leicestershire in February 2008. The train derailed after an engineering works tipper lorry hit a footbridge. Leicester Crown Court heard the firm did not have a proper construction site safety assessment in place. A train driver had to be cut free from his cab after the bridge collapsed in the accident, but no-one else was hurt. A warning message had been sent out, but the Nottingham-to-Norwich passenger train was unable to stop in time. The tipper truck driver did not realise the height of his truck and had left the back of it raised in the air, the court heard. The train driver was trapped for two-and-a-half hours and suffered serious leg injuries. "Network Rail's poor planning and management of construction site safety at Barrow placed members of the travelling public a risk," Darren Anderson of the Office of Rail Regulation said. The court heard that the train driver "thought he would die" and still suffered from flashbacks. "It should never have happened and I would like to say sorry for the fact that it did happen," Network Rail spokesman Martin Frobisher said.

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Scarlets wing Williams almost claimed the first-ever bonus point try in the Six Nations, but just failed to touch down in the dying moments of the game. "I didn't think [Williams went over], but you can hope," Davies said. "It is a game of inches, as they say, and hopefully that doesn't come back to bite us." In Cardiff on Saturday Wales face an England side who have won their last 15 consecutive games and Davies knows they face a difficult challenge. "It's a massive game. It's the game you play for in your career and the boys are excited already," he told BBC Radio Wales. "We watched the England game in the hotel and it was a bit scrappy. To be fair to France, they fronted up well. We'll have a look at the game through the week and look forward to them. Media playback is not supported on this device "I think it's going to be a very difficult tournament this year and we have to concentrate on the next match now. "We know the task at hand. They've been unbeaten for a long time now and for us it's making sure that we defend our home patch and keep our decent record at home going." Wales struggled to make their mark in the first half in Italy and trailed 7-3 at the break, but a better 40 minutes followed as they took control of the game courtesy of tries from Davies, Liam Williams and George North. "We weren't looking at it initially, but once we had a sniff of it I thought we showed a good instinct and I thought we played well in the second half. Maybe we deserved it, but that's the way it is," Davies added. "Against South Africa we had a lot of pressure in the first half and we didn't get many points. Maybe we'll look at that this week and we've got to turn pressure into points. "It was slightly frustrating, but it didn't set us back. Italy came back and we put them to bed in the second half." The petrol bomb was thrown through the window of a house at Ballysally Road, Coleraine, on Thursday at 23:00 GMT. Police said a front window on the house was smashed and the bomb was thrown in but it did not ignite. A woman in her 30s was inside the house at the time. Police have appealed for information. Wendy Bell and Amanda Carroll were sentenced with four others at Bradford Crown Court for the fraud against 92-year-old widow Audrey Hammond. The pair overcharged Mrs Hammond for her home care. Bell, 57, from Cullingworth, was jailed for three years and six months. Carroll, 44, of Shipley, was sentenced to three years and five months. Bell's daughter, Lisa Bell, 30, Linda Mynott, 60, and Alice Barker, 59, all received suspended jail sentences. A sixth carer, Caron Gilbert, 33, was handed a 12-month community order. Judge Colin Burn told said the overcharging was "so excessive that it must have been dishonest". "There could be, in the crown's case, no other explanation," he said. Wendy Bell and Carroll played a leading role in the fraud of Ms Hammond, of Cracoe in Skipton, North Yorkshire, the judge added. He said: "You must take the central responsibility for a scheme which exposed Mrs Hammond, wealthy though she was, to massive financial loss resulting from blatant dishonesty." The 23-year-old beat Daniela Hantuchova to make it into round three of Wimbledon for only the second time in her career, where she will face five-time winner Serena Williams. But Watson said abuse on Twitter has "become such a usual occurrence" she has stopped reading the messages. "I think those people, they've got no life," said the world number 59. Watson had earlier this week told the New York Times that she and her family had received death threats online. And on Wednesday she added: "They're just kind of cowards thinking they can say whatever they want on the internet. "They don't understand that we're just people at the end of the day." Watson is the last British woman left in the main draw after her 6-4 6-2 win over the Slovakian world number 72 and meets world number one Williams on Friday.

Wales centre Jonathan Davies says he hopes Liam Williams' late try attempt against Italy does not come back to haunt them. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A woman has escaped injury in a petrol bomb attack in County Londonderry. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Two carers have been jailed for defrauding an elderly woman with Parkinson's disease out of £500,000. [NEXT_CONCEPT] British number one Heather Watson has called her critics on social media "cowards".

It had previously been reported that the Spanish-born winger, who has represented his country of birth at under-16, under-17 and under-19 levels, was set to swap national allegiances to his parents' homeland of Mali. But the 19-year-old says he is not contemplating his international future, despite a formal overture from Mali's Football Federation. International football is for another time but what stands before me now is to be fit and give my best performance to my club always "A decision about international football isn't something that I am thinking about right now," Traore told BBC Sport. "My priority is to concentrate on what I do for Aston Villa because that is the most significant part of my professional career. "I want to play well for Villa and give my best because as a young footballer I need to challenge myself to reach the top. "After that I will sit down and honestly look at my international opportunities and where they fall." Adama's brother Mohamed, who plays for Spanish club Cordoba in their B team, has already featured for Mali Under-23s this year. Football's world governing body, Fifa, has told BBC Sport as yet it has not received an official request for a change of allegiance. Aston Villa signed Traore from Barcelona in August on a five-year deal for a fee reported to be around £7m (US$11m). He scored his first goal for the club in a Capital One Cup tie against Notts County but was forced off on the hour mark with an injury after a series of heavy challenges against the League Two side. Traore however made a return with a substitute cameo in last weekend's defeat at Liverpool but he got injured on under-21 Premier League duty this week. The former Barcelona attacker was not listed for the game against Stoke City this weekend as he is not completely fit. "It's nothing serious and I hope to be 100 per cent as soon as possible," said Traore. "My head and heart wants to play right now but I guess it is not possible to rush myself back. "After spending two months in England I have experienced great support from the fans and staff of Aston Villa. "International football is for another time but what stands before me now is to be fit and give my best performance to my club always." Esslemont and Macintosh - affectionately known simply as E&Ms - in Union Street closed in 2007. Proposals could have seen the property converted into a 98-bedroom hotel, with a four-storey glass extension. The store, established in 1873, closed with the loss of 100 jobs after receivers were called in.

Adama Traore insisted he is not rushing into a decision about his international future, as he concentrates on his club career with Aston Villa. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Plans to transform a famous Aberdeen city centre department store into a hotel and restaurant have been withdrawn.

Media playback is not supported on this device Barnes has the chance to make Irish Olympic history in Brazil by becoming the first athlete from his country to win medals at three successive Games. The 29-year-old won light-flyweight bronze medals at both the Beijing and London Games. His fellow boxer Katie Taylor carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony in London. Barnes' achievements include winning the European Amateur Championships in 2010 in addition to clinching gold at both the 2010 and 2014 Commonwealth Games. A hugely popular figure in Irish sport, Barnes received an MBE in Queen Elizabeth's New Year's Honours list in December 2014. Olympic Council of Ireland president Pat Hickey suggested in 2012 that golfer Rory McIlroy should be a candidate to carry the Irish flag in Rio. However, Hickey said on Wednesday that he was "delighted to announce" that Barnes had been selected for the role. "His commitment to the cause of Irish boxing and Irish sport makes him a role model for aspiring young athletes in Ireland and the natural choice as Ireland's flag bearer," said the OCI president at an event in Dublin marking 100 days from the start of the Rio Games. Barnes described the news as an "incredible honour". "It's an amazing feeling to represent Ireland at an Olympic Games and I've been lucky enough to experience it twice before already," added the Belfast man. "I will be going for gold in Rio in the ring but I will also have the responsibility of helping to build a really positive environment for all Irish athletes. I could not be more excited about the next 100 days." On Friday the jurors unanimously found that 15-year-old Daniel Hegarty posed no risk when he was shot twice in Londonderry during Operation Motorman in July 1972. His cousin Christopher was also wounded. Des Doherty said prosecutions were now a "definite possibility". "The full rigour of the law has to be applied and it is now of course a matter for the coroner," the solicitor said. "This case was not about vengeance. It was about justice." The jury rejected claims that warnings had been shouted to the two teenagers before they were shot. The operation was aimed at reclaiming "no go areas" in the city from the IRA. Daniel, who was a labourer, was shot twice in the head by a soldier close to his home in Creggan. His cousin Christopher, 16, was shot in the head by the same soldier but survived. The jury found that none of the soldiers present attempted to "approach the injured youths to either search them or provide medical assistance". Mr Doherty said the record had now been "set straight". This is the second inquest into Daniel's death. The initial inquest was held in 1973 and recorded an open verdict. A second inquest was ordered by the Attorney General in 2009 following an examination by the Historical Enquiries Team. The report found that the RUC investigation at the time was "hopelessly inadequate and dreadful". The inquest opened on Monday and heard from Daniel's sister Margaret Brady. She described how her mother continued to set a place for him at the table and call him for dinner for months after his death. In 2007, the British government apologised to the Hegarty family after describing Daniel as a terrorist.

Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes will be Ireland's flag bearer at this year's Olympic Games in Rio. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The solicitor for the family of a boy shot dead by a soldier almost 40 years ago has said they are "overwhelmed" by the findings of an inquest jury.

Banton, 24, joined the English League Two side last summer and has made 19 appearances for the club. "This is a good opportunity for Jason to get games under his belt at a very good level," said Crawley head coach Dermot Drummy. "Opportunities for him have been limited so he has a chance now to make an impression in Scotland." Banton has been on the books at Liverpool, Leicester City, Crystal Palace and more recently has been at Wycombe Wanderers, Hartlepool United and Notts County. The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) said in a letter that the money to pay her came from "government corruption and human rights violations". Minaj, 33, entertained thousands in the Angolan capital, Luanda, on Saturday. The Christmas event was hosted by mobile phone company Unitel, which is part-owned by the family of Angola's President Jose Eduardo dos Santos. Since the end of the conflict in 2002, Africa's second-largest oil producer has witnessed an economic boom, but critics of the elected government say the wealth has only benefited a small elite. HRF's Thor Halvorssen wrote in the letter to Minaj last week that her participation in a performance sponsored by a government "involved in gross human rights violations would be improper". Mr Halvorssen points out that Unitel is controlled by Isabel dos Santos, daughter of the president and said to be Africa's richest woman. Transparency International recently named the billionaire as one of 15 symbols of grand corruption worldwide. Two days after the accusation, Ms Dos Santos's company Fidequity issued a statement insisting it is an independent company and does not use public funds. Before going on stage on Saturday, Minaj posted a photo of herself with Angola's flag on Instagram along with one of her posing with Isabel dos Santos with the words: "She's just the 8th richest woman in the world. (At least that's what I was told by someone b4 we took this photo) Lol. Yikes!!!!! GIRL POWER!!!!! This motivates me soooooooooo much!!!!" Minaj also shared the stage with several local acts. Her performance came a day after a judge ordered the release of 15 Angolan activists, including prominent rapper Luaty Beirao, who were arrested six months ago during a book reading where one of the books on the agenda was about non-violent resistance to repressive regimes. The group will return to court next month for their trial's conclusion on charges of "rebellion" and attempting to carry out a "coup". Minaj is not the only performer to be criticised by rights groups for their choice of gigs. Singer Jennifer Lopez was criticised in 2013 for singing Happy Birthday to the leader of Turkmenistan, who was accused of human rights violations. In 2011, Nelly Furtado said that she would give away $1m (£615,000) she was paid to perform for the family of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Partick Thistle have signed Crawley Town winger Jason Banton on loan until the end of the season. [NEXT_CONCEPT] US rapper Nicki Minaj has gone ahead with a concert in Angola despite a rights group asking her to cancel it.

Describing the experience as the "lowest of the low", the 49-year-old actress and businesswoman said she did not know who to trust. In 2003, she had a breakdown and went into hospital, which was a "terrible" incident but ended up in the papers. Ms Frost is among eight high-profile figures claiming damages for hacking. She told the court: "Your father is dying, you are going through divorce, you have postnatal depression, you are in and out of hospital, my baby was ill, he was born premature. "I was at breaking point, I could not sleep, or eat, and I did not know who to trust as information kept getting into the media. "I needed my loved ones around me. I was very upset, I was a very, very unhappy person. "Every time I turned to someone to confide in them, it ended up in the newspapers, which added to my distress and trauma." "I couldn't go and sit with my mum and have a cup of tea because I thought she was selling stories. I didn't trust my own mother." Ms Frost said her separation from fellow actor Jude Law was very difficult. "I thought it might be Jude, trying to make me look bad for custody reasons, or my friends or family using me for their own gains. Either thought was heartbreaking. "This was a deeply stressful time in my life and the fact my insecurities were being publicised obviously made it worse." She described how friends, particularly model Kate Moss, questioned whether they could trust her. "Even worse than that, Jude, the father of my children, thought for years that I was selling stories which created an animosity between us that has only really disappeared since the revelations about phone hacking." Ms Frost said: "I couldn't take my youngest son to the park for two years because he was photographed. He would cry and I would get panic attacks. "I lost two to three years of my life, they wanted me to fail. She told the hearing that it felt like she and those closest to her were "being monitored and hunted down by a sort of secret police". "Every area of my life was affected. There was nowhere I could go that was safe." "If I went to the doctor or gynaecologist, details would be in the newspaper." Ms Frost said she was left "incredibly embarrassed and humiliated" when a story emerged about her attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. She said she had been advised to go a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous "because it was a safe place". "Someone quite high-profile took me there and I went there after everyone said it would be safe and anonymous," she told the court. "I was portrayed as troubled, sad, as a party-girl. That's not why people go to AA, they go there to get help and be in a safe place." She added: "I was portrayed for so long as a complete mess that I have had to overcome people's perception of me to rebuild my reputation as a successful businesswoman. I can only guess at the position I would be in if none of this had happened." She said that the apology she had received from Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) was "rather too little too late". The hearing at the High Court in London is considering what compensation should be paid by MGN to Ms Frost, alongside BBC creative director Alan Yentob, soap stars Shane Richie, Shobna Gulati and Lucy Taggart, former footballer Paul Gascoigne, TV producer Robert Ashworth and flight attendant Lauren Alcorn. The literary event in Hay-on-Wye is the 27th to be staged in the border town, famous for its second-hand bookshops. Fry launches the festival's celebration of 450 years since William Shakespeare's birth while Dench rounds off the event talking about her work. The festival will run from 22 May to 1 June. Other names announced include American Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison, writer and broadcaster Joan Bakewell, author Julia Donaldson and Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington.

Actress Sadie Frost has told the High Court that having her phone hacked by Mirror Group journalists made her life a "living hell". [NEXT_CONCEPT] Entertainment heavyweights Dame Judi Dench, Stephen Fry and Jennifer Saunders are among the headline acts for the 2014 Hay Festival in Powys.

Nightclub owner David West, 70, of Piccadilly in central London, was stabbed on 12 December. His 45-year-old son, of the same name, admits killing his father but denies murder, saying he "lost control" because of his father's behaviour. The Old Bailey heard the pair had a turbulent relationship and Mr West Sr sacked his son the day he was killed. The court heard Mr West Jr allegedly drank several glasses of whisky on 12 December before taking a large knife from his flat and going to his father's house. Before the killing, jurors were told, the defendant told his girlfriend "a lot of people need sorting out and it's going to be tonight" while afterwards he allegedly told police "I had the guts to stand up to him". Prosecutor Aftab Jafferjee QC told the court: "He took the largest kitchen knife from his flat - provided by his father - and went next door to where his father had been taken by his assistant, and left at the bottom of the stairs as he was too drunken to climb them. "He then stabbed his father... leaving the knife embedded there." At the time of his death, Mr West Sr's business - including the restaurant Abracadabra and nightclub Hey Jo in Mayfair - was in serious financial trouble with "large debts", the court heard. Mr Jafferjee told jurors: "David West Sr rightly or wrongly saw his son as someone who was no longer able to match up to the demands of the state of the business. "The defendant, who was in awe of his father, felt that his efforts were rarely, if ever, appreciated by his father." The case continues. On Thursday 19 February the mystery will be solved - as part of EastEnders' 30th anniversary week. A video was put up on Twitter after the dramatic New Year's Day episode, which kept everyone guessing about who the killer might be. The revelation will be one of the birthday week highlights, which kicks off from Monday 16 February. On New Year's Day former police officer, Emma Summerhayes, was about to reveal who Lucy's killer was when she was knocked down by Roxy Mitchell and rushed to hospital. Emma was texting the killer when she was hit. "But that doesn't change anything it's still murder," she said, earlier in the episode. One half of the Beale twins, Lucy had a short but eventful life. She's been held hostage, mugged, run away from home and made life as difficult as possible for her dad Ian Beale's various love interests. Her body was found on Walford Common on Good Friday. Suspects have included Lucy's lover Max and her new boyfriend Lee Carter, but it won't be long before we'll find out for sure. Brithday celebrations will include a 30-minute live episode and there will also be a series of live elements in all the episodes that week. Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One says: "It will bring the nation together to celebrate 30 years of EastEnders by going live across the anniversary week." "It will mark a massive event by creating the ultimate 'doof doof' and finally reveal who killed Lucy Beale," she added. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube Nemati, 30, secured both Olympic and Paralympic qualification quota places for her nation last year. The Iranian Olympic Committee agreed to the decision after a suggestion from the country's National Paralympic Committee. Nemati will carry the Iranian flag at the ceremony which takes place at the Maracana on 5 August. "I will do my best to win honours in Olympic and Paralympic Games simultaneously and I dedicate a gold medal to my family," she said. Nemati won Paralympic gold in the women's individual recurve W1/W2 at London 2012, becoming the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic or Paralympic title. She earned the Olympic qualification slot with a superb performance at the 2015 Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok, Thailand where she won silver in the women's recurve. The Iranian Paralympic Committee said it hoped the suggestion to its Olympic counterparts would send a message from Paralympians to Olympians and also to the world, that a person's disability is not a limitation. The last archer to compete in both Games in the same year was Italy's Paola Fantato at Atlanta 1996.

The son of a tycoon killed his "drunken bully" father because he wanted to "go out with a bang", a court has heard. [NEXT_CONCEPT] It's the story line that's kept us gripped for more than a year, but EastEnders bosses have finally confirmed the exact date we'll find out who killed Lucy Beale. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Paralympic archer Zahra Nemati has been chosen to be Iran's flagbearer at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Mr McCullough, from Portstewart, County Londonderry, is one of the best known guitarists in the world, performing with a host of legendary artists. He was invited by the Beatle Paul McCartney to join Wings in the 1970s and spent 18 months touring with them. Despite early reports that he had died, his sister Rae Morrison said he was still battling. She said he had suffered a heart attack on Monday and the family are worried and distressed but that they had been inundated with messages of support. "He is a very special person," she said. "We really are very worried for him, his sister is on her way home from Florida and his brother is coming home from Glasgow." Mr McCullough, who is 69, was also a member of Joe Cocker's band. He played with Cocker at the legendary Woodstock concert in 1969, the only Irishman to perform there. McCullough spent 18 months touring and recording with Wings in the 1970s, after being invited to join the band following a number of jamming sessions with McCartney. He has been hailed for his guitar work on the US number one hit My Love. McCullough later signed to the Dark Horse record label of another Beatle, George Harrison, for his solo album Mind Your Own Business. The 41-year-old Portuguese leaves after just over one season in charge. Speaking in a news conference following his team's 1-0 defeat by Sevilla, Nuno said he had told club owner Peter Lim of his decision before Sunday's game. Valencia finished fourth in La Liga last year but have struggled this term, winning five out of 13 games. "I have spoken with the owner, the president and we are all agreed that Valencia is a project for the present and the future and I don't want that to stop," Nuno said. "I want Valencia to return to being one of the biggest clubs in Europe." Los Che are yet to announce who will be taking temporary charge. The club qualified for the group stages of this year's Champions League by beating Monaco in a play-off but are close to elimination. They will only progress to the knockout stage if they beat Lyon at home and Gent fail to beat leaders Zenit St Petersburg in the final round of Group H fixtures on on Wednesday, 9 December. Singaporean owner Lim has a stake in Salford City, the non-league club co-owned by Neville with his former Manchester United team-mates Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes.

The former Wings guitarist Henry McCullough is critically ill following a heart attack. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Nuno Espirito Santo has resigned as coach of Valencia, the Spanish club where former Manchester United defender Phil Neville is assistant manager.

Janulis' photographs show the countryside covered in snow as winter takes hold. "On the first day the snow fell, I went flying and taking pictures, not to miss the chance of capturing the moments while the trees are still holding the fresh snow," says Janulis. "No matter how cold it was, I enjoyed the winter season. "The very end of December and early January brought stronger cold to Lithuania, reaching -15C. No matter of this, I kept on flying." Janulis's images capture the countryside and the capital, Vilnius. "I have always loved looking at perspectives from above; it allows us to see so many things that would otherwise be unnoticed," says Janulis. "Taking photographs from above grants us the possibility to see the same view of the daily world as others." Janulis uses a DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus quadcopter to capture the pictures. Here, the snow covers the damaged roof of a large building in Vilnius. Police Superintendents' Association president Irene Curtis told a meeting at the Lib Dem conference police did "much more" than record crime. A more "sophisticated" measure of performance was needed, she added. Sir Hugh Orde, chairman of the Association of Chief Police Officers, also urged a debate on statistics. Home secretaries have long used quarterly crime figures to justify their crime-fighting policies. These are also used to allocate police resources at a local level and give residents a picture of criminality in their area, through online crime maps. But there is growing evidence that they are not providing a true picture. The UK Statistics Authority, the watchdog that oversees the publication of official data, said in January it could no longer approve crime figures based on information recorded by the police in England and Wales. It found evidence that forces had been undercounting crime - due to human error, poor training and dealing with incidents informally - or, in some cases, massaging the figures to meet performance targets. There has also been criticism that some crimes - such as four million examples of credit card fraud every year - are not included in the official figures. At a fringe meeting at the Lib Dem conference in Glasgow. Mrs Curtis, a former deputy chief constable, said the answer was to stop publishing them altogether. "I actually think recorded crime should not be a measure of police performance," she said. "Police do far more than record a crime. The difficulty is when you start looking at recorded crime versus police performance... you can't correlate the two." She said crimes should still be recorded by officers but the statistics should not be made public. "If you take away that measurement and find a much more sophisticated way of measuring police performance but leave the actual recorded crime to the police - to look at internally so they know what's happening - they can deploy resources, they can use it for intelligence. I think we'll be in a much stronger position around crime stats." Sir Hugh Orde, former chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, said: "We need to have a whole new debate about what's recorded and what isn't." To highlight what he suggested was the absurdity of the current system he cited the example of a chief constable whose officers were accused of "hiding crime" because they had chosen to deal with an incident informally rather than record it as a crime. "Three kids under the age of criminal responsibility had dared to bare their bottoms at passing motorists," Sir Hugh said. "The officer had two options. What he did is what I think you'd expect him to do. He got hold of the kids took them home, spoke to their mum and dad." Crime has been falling in the UK since the mid-1990s - but incidents recorded by the police are going down at a faster rate than those uncovered by the British Crime Survey, the other official measure, which relies on face-to-face interviews with the public.

Karolis Janulis has been using a drone to take pictures of his homeland, Lithuania, from the air. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Police forces should stop publishing crime statistics because they give the public the wrong impression, a police union leader has said.

The money from Wellcome will be used to establish a new research centre at the university. Scientists at the centre will work to find drugs to treat "neglected" tropical diseases like malaria, tuberculosis and leishmaniasis. The university said they were all diseases which caused hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. They also disproportionately affect the poor and cost developing economies billions of dollars. Professor Paul Wyatt, the director of the new Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infectives Research, said the funding was a "major boost" to research into "neglected diseases". "It will also mean we can expand our international collaborations, catalyse new projects and provide resources to carry out drug discovery training for scientists from countries where these diseases are endemic," he said. "There is an urgent need to find new treatments for these diseases, where there is increasing resistance to old drugs. We are at the forefront of this global effort to find new therapeutics and this award from Wellcome will further strengthen our efforts." Last year, researchers in the drug discovery unit at Dundee announced the discovery of a new anti-malarial compound with has the potential to treat malaria patients with a single dose. Wellcome's director Dr Jeremy Farrar said: "Wellcome Centres play a special role in the global research ecosystem. By creating places where researchers can flourish we can catalyse world-leading research and translation, and amplify its influence and impact. "At Wellcome we believe in long-term support for discovery-driven science, and Wellcome Centres are an outstanding environment for researchers to further our understanding of fundamental biology, accelerate translation to clinical practice, and explore the social and cultural context of medicine." The Wellcome award is part of a £118m investment in major research centres over the next five years. The other Wellcome Centres in Scotland are at the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh. It has been redeveloped to be more spacious and now boasts a new artists' garden and better visitor facilities. A previously unseen painting by LS Lowry and a ceramic figure by Grayson Perry are among the new exhibits. Tourists are being charged a £7.50 entrance fee after the body that runs the gallery had its council subsidy cut by 60%. Entrance fees were scrapped in 2002. A decision on whether people living in York should also be required to pay has been delayed until later in the year. The gallery, which reopened at 10:00 BST, includes a new Centre of Ceramic Art featuring an installation by Claire Twomey of 10,000 ceramic bowls piled in towering columns and Grayson Perry's figure Melanie. Three oil paintings by Lowry - Clifford's Tower, Wilson's Terrace and the previously unseen A View of York (From Tang Hall Bridge) - that were commissioned by the gallery in 1952 are being shown together for the first time. Other notable works by 20th Century artists, including David Hockney, are also on display, along with the gallery's collection of Italian old masters. York Art Gallery is one of four attractions run by York Museums Trust, which has seen its subsidy from City of York Council fall from £1.5m in 2012 to £600,000 this year.

The University of Dundee has been awarded £13.6m to tackle some of the world's most devastating diseases. [NEXT_CONCEPT] York Art Gallery has reopened to the public after an £8m revamp.

The FTSE 100 index of leading shares rose by a meagre four points to end the day at 7,119. There was little corporate news to move share prices, though Unilever ended the day 0.3% higher at £39.50 after reporting a strong rise in quarterly sales. The pound rose 0.5% against the dollar to $1.284. Against the euro the pound was unchanged at 1.193 euros. Department stores were the main talking point of the day after Debenhams announced the outcome of a strategic review which includes the possible closure of 10 underperforming stores. Its shares fell 5% to 52.5p. And Marks & Spencer fell 1.3% to £3.54p after updating investors on its big turnaround plan, which includes both store closures and new store openings. Unilever, one of the world's leading maker of groceries and household goods, said sales rose 3% in its first quarter, which was stronger growth than had been expected. In February, Unilever rejected a takeover approach from its rival, the US firm Kraft Heinz. Caterpillar saw a quarterly sales rise of 9.6%, while McDonald's posted its highest comparable sales growth in five years. Both companies rose more than 4.7%. The Dow Jones rose 0.47% to 21,613.43, while the wider S&P 500 index added 0.29% to 2,477.08. The tech-focused Nasdaq index was up 0.02% at 6,412.17. The Nasdaq was weighed down by Alphabet, Google's parent company, which saw share prices fall after it reported its earnings. But the Dow and S&P 500 reached another set of records. The gains occurred across a variety of sectors, led by energy and financial stocks. The healthcare sector was among those posting losses, after the US Senate voted to begin the debate on another health care reform bill, extending uncertainty for the industry. Caterpillar, which makes heavy farming and construction machinery, is viewed as a bellwether stock for the economy because of its links to other industries. The firm's stock price climbed nearly 6% after the company told investors it expects sales to come in higher than previously forecast, largely due to demand in China and North America. The country had initially been fending off boats but has since agreed to provide them with temporary shelter. Over 3,000 people, mostly Bangladeshi or Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar, have arrived in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in the past two weeks. The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has called on South-East Asian nations to do more to protect migrants. "It's important to save human lives. Whatever the reasons may be when they are out on the sea, their life is endangered," Mr Ban said in a speech in Vietnam. The Indonesian operation covers their territorial waters and beyond, although they have not yet found any migrant boats. "If they [the rescuers] see Rohingya boats experiencing various troubles beyond our territory, we have to help so that they can enter Indonesian territory, which initially I did not want to do," said General Moeldoko, the head of Indonesia's Armed Forces. "But with the president's order, it is very clear we have to do it." Myanmar and Malaysia launched similar operations on Friday. Thailand only said it would stop rejecting boats. Myanmar (also known as Burma) has carried out its first rescue, finding more than 200 people they described as Bengalis crammed into the hull of a fishing boat. Officials said the men would be deported to Bangladesh, with the country insisting only verified Myanmar citizens will be allowed to stay. Why are so many Rohingya stranded at sea? Myanmar's unwanted people Are you or is someone you know affected by the issues in this story? Email your experiences to haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk You can message us on WhatsApp 07525 900971.

London share prices slumbered as the UK general election got underway in earnest. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Strong earnings from Caterpillar and McDonald's tipped US markets into positive territory on Tuesday. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Indonesia has begun search and rescue missions for the thousands of migrants believed to be adrift in its waters.

The 22-year-old former Hull and Cambridge United player has made 10 appearances for Rovers since joining them in the summer, scoring twice. Margetts has also had loan spells at Stockport and Altrincham this campaign. He is Andy Bishop's first signing as Port's caretaker boss, following the departure of Dino Maamria. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. The freeze on major benefits, which continues until 2020, may bite harder as inflation is set to accelerate - driving up the cost of living. Tax changes are planned but are yet to be put in place. Chancellor Philip Hammond may decide to bring forward some of those moves and delay or reverse others. The main working age benefits and tax credits were frozen in cash terms for four years from April 2016. That includes entitlements such as jobseeker's allowance and income support. That income freeze could coincide with an acceleration in inflation, adding pressure to those on low incomes. According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, the falling value of the pound since the Brexit vote will push prices about 2.6% higher than would have otherwise been the case. Yet, there is some relief on the way for some squeezed working families. The government has already promised to raise the amount people can earn before they are subject to income tax. Known as the personal allowance, it is currently set at £11,000 and it has already been announced that it will go up to £11,500 in April 2017. The Conservatives have promised to raise this to £12,500 by 2020-21. And there's speculation that on Wednesday the chancellor may bring forward that new threshold. For the least-well-off families, changes to National Insurance might be more helpful. There are calls for a raise in the threshold at which national insurance is paid - currently £8,060 for individuals. Tom McPhail, of Hargreaves Lansdown, said that would be "a more useful intervention". Better-off households are also in line for a tax boost. The Conservatives have pledged to raise the threshold at which people start paying the higher rate of tax to £50,000 by 2020-21. At present it is £43,000 and will go up to £45,000 in April next year. In Scotland, where the devolved administration led by the SNP has some control over income tax, the higher threshold will be £43,387 - an inflation linked rise. Another major policy already in place for next April is the introduction of the Lifetime Individual Savings Account (LISA). Investors must be aged between 18 and 40 to open one of these new products. They can save up to £4,000 a year, and the government will add a 25% bonus. Over a lifetime, savers have the potential to earn a bonus of up to £32,000, plus any investment return on top. However, savers keep the bonus only if they use the money to buy their first home, or are over the age of 60. If neither criteria is met, there is a heavy withdrawal charge. There has been some pressure on the chancellor to delay the introduction of LISAs, with critics including from former pensions minister Ros Altmann, but there is no sign of that as yet. Other changes already announced are: There has been considerable debate over the future of pensions tax relief. The chancellor may be tempted to change the annual or lifetime allowance of pension contributions that are free of income tax, currently £40,000 and £1m respectively. Accountants are calling for stability from the chancellor, given the significant changes to taxes and benefits in recent years, alongside the administrative workload that comes with Brexit. Among the appeals is a plea to delay the shift for small businesses from annual tax returns to quarterly returns made online. "The new Making Tax Digital (MTD) reforms for SMEs should be deferred to relieve additional burdens on business while the economy fluctuates," said Chas Roy-Chowdhury, head of taxation at the ACCA accountancy body. Tina Riches, national tax partner at accountancy group Smith and Williamson, said: "Individuals and businesses need a clear picture of where the tax system is going, not another period of jumping back and forth. "Much complexity has arisen from governments making ad hoc changes, without adequate consultation, to try and deal with political whims. These changes have then, due to not being properly targeted or failing to receive adequate consultation, had unintended consequences and needed further alterations or have given rise to significant administrative burdens."

Southport have signed striker Jonny Margetts from National League rivals Tranmere Rovers on loan for the rest of the season. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Some experts are predicting a "quiet" Autumn Statement - but significant upheaval for family finances is already coming down the line.

The arrests are in relation to alleged misconduct within the office of the Police Ombudsman. The suspects, aged 62 and 67, were detained in England on Tuesday. They were brought to Northern Ireland for questioning. Police are to send a file to the Public Prosecution Service. Detectives have been examining the Police Ombudsman's investigation of the RUC's treatment of the so-called 'Derry Four', who as teenagers were charged with the murder of a soldier in 1979. They fled across the border and remained outside Northern Ireland for almost 20 years until they were acquitted in 1998. Their treatment by the RUC was investigated by the Police Ombudsman and in 2012, the matter was referred to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS). In 2014, the prosecution of two former police officers in connection with the interrogations of the 'Derry Four' collapsed after the PPS received new information from the ombudsman. In the wake of that collapse, the PSNI was called in by the Police Ombudsman to look at how the complaint by the four men was investigated by its office. He said she has the "full support" of her party and the election result was an "endorsement" of her leadership. But Sinn Féin repeated it will not form a government with the DUP if they nominate Mrs Foster as first minister before a report into RHI is published. Mrs Foster set up the botched Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme in 2012. The fallout over a projected £490m overspend on the green energy scheme led to the collapse of the DUP and Sinn Féin-led coalition government in January. A snap election, held on Thursday, brought an end to the unionist majority at Stormont but the DUP remains the largest party with 28 seats. Mr Hamilton, a former DUP economy minister, told the BBC's Sunday Politics show: "It is not for Sinn Féin to dictate who our nominee for first minister is, it is not reasonable to do so." Unionist commentator and author, Prof Jon Tonge, told the programme the election had been an "absolute disaster for unionism". "For the first time they've lost their overall majority in Stormont and they may never, ever regain their overall majority in Stormont. "So, from going from a very powerful position only last May 2016, suddenly unionism is in crisis." On Saturday, DUP MP Gavin Robinson said his party was not ruling out Sinn Féin's ultimatum but added it would be Mrs Foster's decision. However, Mr Hamilton said Thursday's election result was an "endorsement" of Mrs Foster's leadership of the DUP and Sinn Féin should "respect" her mandate. He said he wanted to see her lead the party into power-sharing negotiations on Monday and her to be re-appointed as first minister of a coalition government. "I've known Arlene for many years and she's one of the most capable politicians in Northern Ireland," Mr Hamilton told the programme. "She has my full support, she has the support of the party, and most importantly she has the support of 225,000 people across Northern Ireland who voted for the DUP, who increased the DUP's mandate." The DUP's vote increased in an election that saw a 10% increase in the overall turnout. However, the DUP share of the vote fell and it lost seats and a number of high-profile MLAs. Mr Hamilton said it was "disappointing" that some of his colleagues had not been re-elected but said the DUP was still the biggest party in Northern Ireland. Speaking on the same programme, Sinn Féin's John O'Dowd said: "We are not dictating who leads the DUP." He added: "If the DUP decides, after the implementation talks that are going to take place over the next number of weeks, that they are going to nominate Arlene Foster as joint first minister, Sinn Féin will not support that nomination." Mike Nesbitt is stepping down as UUP leader after a disappointing election result which saw his party overtaken by the nationalist SDLP. Ulster Unionist Party member Robin Swann told the programme he would not rule himself out of running for the UUP leadership. Independent Unionist, Clare Sugden, who served as Justice minister in the previous Stormont mandate, said she would be prepared to return to the ministry.

Two former investigators for Northern Ireland's policing watchdog have been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to pervert the course of justice. [NEXT_CONCEPT] DUP leader Arlene Foster should not step aside from being nominated as first minister at Sinn Féin's demand, the DUP's Simon Hamilton has said.

Pictures appear to show the structure - near the city of Villavicencio and made of boards and rope - dangling on its side. It is believed to have collapsed under excess weight, the reports say. The bridge is a local tourist attraction and was crowded with people enjoying a public holiday. Young children are among the dead, with those on the bridge at the time reportedly plunging 80m (265ft) into a ravine. All I left behind. All I will discover, is being held at London's Oxo Tower as part of Refugee Week. More than 80 teens aged 15 to 19 from countries including Syria, Eritrea and Sudan have contributed to the project. They all separated from their families and now live in London or Kent. Each artist's work is inspired by their memories of home, journey to the UK and hopes for the future. The British Red Cross, which is supporting the young artists, said many of them came to Europe during the height of the 2015 refugee crisis. Others made their way across the Sahara and were detained in Libya before crossing the Mediterranean on their way to the UK. The exhibition is held at gallery@oxo at the Oxo Tower from 21-25 June. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. The two were dragged out of a car by a group of men along a highway between Noida, a Delhi suburb, and Kanpur city on Friday, reports said. Three male relatives travelling with them were assaulted and tied up. The incident has caused outrage across the country and raised questions about police efficiency. Some of the victims alleged that they got no response from the official helpline number. One of the men who was attacked told the Hindustan Times newspaper that the line had been continually busy and that when they finally got through, the officer at the other end of the line had "repeatedly asked questions instead of rescuing the family". Family members also alleged that a police van had driven past the field in Bulandshahr area where the incident took place, but had not stopped. Senior police officer Sujeet Pandey told BBC Hindi on Monday that the three men, who were arrested on Sunday, were remanded in prison after they were identified by their victims. Three more men were detained today, he added. The Uttar Pradesh state government has suspended seven policemen in connection with the incident and set up a 300-member taskforce to investigate the incident. The family was also robbed of money, jewellery and their mobile phones. Scrutiny of sexual violence in India has grown since the 2012 gang rape and murder of a student on a Delhi bus. However, brutal sexual attacks against women and children continue to be reported across the country. A lack of infrastructure has hindered tourism as much of the sparsely-inhabited interior is accessible only by river. The ethnically-diverse population enjoys one of the higher standards of living in the continent, propped up by the French social security system and subsidies. Street violence in the 1990s, fuelled partly by high youth unemployment, was seen as manifestations of tension with Paris. However, voters rejected the option of increased autonomy in a 2010 referendum. France occupied the territory in the 17th century. The Dutch and Spanish also settled the area. Until the 1930s, France dispatched convicts to penal colonies there, including the notorious Devil's Island. Another former penal settlement, Kourou, is home to a European Space Agency rocket launch site, accounting for a significant slice of GDP and lending strategic value. Population 243,000 Area 83,534 sq km (32,253 sq miles) Major languages French (official), Creole Major religion Christianity Life expectancy 73 years (men), 81 years (women) Currency euro Head of state: President of France An appointed prefect represents the French government in Paris. Two elected councils - the Conseil General and the Conseil Regional - exercise power locally. The territory sends elected representatives to the French National Assembly and to the Senate. Commercial broadcasters operate alongside services provided by public broadcaster Reseau France Outre-mer (RFO).

A suspension bridge in rural Colombia has collapsed, killing at least 11 people and injuring several others, reports in local media say. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A patchwork lifejacket and a welcome mat bearing the message "not welcome" are among the artworks created by young refugees and asylum seekers on display at a new exhibition. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Three men suspected of participating in the gang rape of a woman and her teenage daughter have been sent to jail for 14 days as investigations continue. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Dense equatorial forests, colonial towns and a major space centre are among the faces of French Guiana, a region of France on the north-east coast of South America.

The German L48 was one of the most advanced "height climber" airships, but in 1917 the Zeppelin ran into problems and was shot down over rural Suffolk. About 100 people gathered at St Peter's Church in Theberton and Eastbridge on Sunday to mark the centenary. Former BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull read a survivor's account at the event. Suffolk Coastal MP Therese Coffey and Colonel Hermann Hanke, from the German Air Attache to the UK and Republic of Ireland, also attended the service - where candles were lit for each of the German victims and the men from Theberton who died in the conflict. Col Hauke said that the service showed "friendship can grow out of hatred and tragedy". "We should not give up working to overcome divisions between people today, however hard and almost impossible it would appear." On 17 June 1917, the Germans dispatched two Zeppelins during the fateful raid which were able to fly at altitudes of 13,000ft (4,000m) - way beyond the 8,000ft (2,400m) flight ceiling of English fighter aircraft. One - L42 - crossed the Kent coast at Ramsgate and released its bombs, but L48 endured heavy winds over the Orford Ness coast. Its compasses froze and it developed engine problems. John Rea Price, one of the organisers of the service, told how the airship dropped a few bombs over Martlesham and Wickham Market before drifting over Saxmundham and Leiston. There it was forced to descend to a height that put it in range of Royal Flying Corps fighters, he said. "Completely crippled by the gunfire, after a terrible descent lasting seven minutes as it became engulfed in flames, the end came in a cornfield between Theberton and Eastbridge. "Of the 18 crew there were just three survivors." The dead were laid to rest in the village churchyard before being moved to the German cemetery in Staffordshire. Hamilton striker Christian Nade's sister was caught up in the violence, in which 130 people were killed in the French capital on 13 November. The Scottish Premiership club said they wanted to show "sympathy and solidarity with the people of France". Hamilton said the kit would be sent to French clubs to be sold for charity. Accies player-manager Martin Canning told BBC Radio Scotland before kick-off: "Obviously that was upstairs that decided to do that and as players and staff we fully support it. "But I said all week to the players our main focus is on the pitch and going and doing our job. "We show our solidarity with what happened and we fully support it, but our main focus is to go and get three points." Canning also has a Frenchman, former Hibernian and Coventry City midfielder Guillaume Beuzelin, as his assistant. The club said discussions regarding the use of the French jerseys were sparked due to Aberdeen's first and second strips clashing with Hamilton's home kit, depriving its first-choice sponsor exposure in a "prestigious, home live TV fixture". With Nade and Beuzelin in mind, it sought, and was granted, permission from the SPFL to utilise the French kit, complete with its home sponsors. Accies could not source France's home kit in the requisite sizes, opting instead for the all-white away kit, and battling a "race against time to get them all badged, named, numbered, sponsored front and back and sleeve-badged" before the match. The club intends to send the jerseys to each of the French Ligue 1 clubs for auctioning to charities. On Friday, the English Premier League announced that the French national anthem - La Marseillaise - would be played before all of its matches this weekend. Fans had united to sing La Marseillaise before England's win over France in an international friendly at Wembley on Tuesday.

Villagers have packed into a church to remember the moment its forebears were thrown into the front line of World War One following a German airship raid. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Hamilton Academical wore the France team's away kit for their home draw with Aberdeen on Sunday, in tribute to victims of the attacks in Paris.

Team Sky have admitted "mistakes were made" over the medical package, but deny breaking anti-doping rules. The team have been unable to provide records to back up the claim Wiggins was given a legal decongestant at the Criterium du Dauphine in France. "I'm fine in myself and have confidence in my team," Brailsford said. Speaking to Cycling Weekly at the Tirreno-Adriatico race in Italy, he added: "My thoughts are about what's good for the team and what's right. "Of course I'm not hiding. On a personal level, I've been through a lot over the years and it's important to make sure you can look at yourself and say there has been no wrongdoing. I'm confident of that. "From a personal point of view, you've got to put the team first and the riders first." On Monday, several Team Sky riders tweeted their support for Brailsford, but Chris Froome, a three-time Tour de France winner and the team's leading rider, has yet to comment publically. Brailsford said he had had since spoken to Froome, but refused to elaborate on the detail, stating: "We had a good conversation, that's it." UK Anti-Doping is investigating the package received by Dr Richard Freeman, an ex-Team Sky medic who pulled out of a parliamentary select committee hearing into the matter last week. Earlier on Friday, British Cycling admitted it did not pay "sufficient care and attention" to the wellbeing of staff, following a leaked draft report into claims of a "culture of fear" at the body. Published in the Daily Mail, it allegedly describes ex-performance director Brailsford as an "untouchable" figure within a "dysfunctional" leadership structure. Gayus Tambunan was found guilty on four counts of corruption - including bribing his way out of bribery charges. The case has gripped the nation as during the trial, the defendant managed to bribe his way out of jail dozens of times, including for overseas trips. It has opened a window on government corruption, and damaged the president's reputation as an anti-graft reformer. During the trial, Tambunan confessed to having helped powerful firms evade taxes, paying prosecutors and police officials, and relieving his stress by leaving his jail cell to watch an international tennis tournament in Bali. He also admitted to having flown to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Macau using a forged passport while supposedly in detention. In his attempt to avoid a heavy sentence, Tambunan offered to be made a special advisor to the nation's graft busters to help them catch not only the "small fish, but also the sharks and the whales" in the corrupt system. He promised Indonesia would be "clean" within two years. The judges did not consider this offer a factor, but did give him a lighter sentence than the 20 years demanded by prosecutors. The case has embarrassed Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who came to power on an anti-corruption platform.

Sir Dave Brailsford says he will not resign as Team Sky boss, despite the controversy over a 2011 'mystery package' sent for Sir Bradley Wiggins. [NEXT_CONCEPT] An Indonesian former tax official has been jailed for seven years for causing millions of dollars in state losses.

Apis mellifera mellifera, a native subspecies of dark European honeybee, were thought to have been wiped out in the British Isles. Rumours it survived in the Highlands were found to be true in 1992. Scientists are now studying the bees to better understand viruses transmitted by Varroa destructor mites. The chocolate-coloured native dark bees are Varroa-free. Experts involved in a European initiative called SmartBees, including scientists from the University of Aberdeen, hope they can provide previously unattainable insights into the immune system of honeybees. The native dark bees in the study are from colonies reared in a project near Beinn Eighe, a mountain in Wester Ross. These bees originate from eggs that were harvested in 2010 from a location 200 miles (321km) from Beinn Eighe. The original site of the dark bees is kept a secret to protect them from harm. The harvested eggs were put in small boxes which apiarists then taped to their skin under jumpers to keep them warm. Beekeepers later placed the eggs in "foster hives" and then raised them as queens. Margie Ramsay has been breeding dark bees with help from Scottish Natural Heritage, which runs Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. She said: "These queen mothers founded the bee dynasties that bred true on the isolated mountain of Beinn Eighe. "Now after only a few years they've grown to produce a thriving, healthy, native dark bee population in and around the gardens, hills and crofts of Kinlochewe." Apis mellifera mellifera were thought to have been lost after foreign honeybees were introduced to the British Isles to boost commercial honey production in the 19th Century. A bee plague called Isle of Wight Disease was thought to have decimated surviving populations during World War One. Varroa are parasitic mites blamed for spreading deformed wing virus. Scientists believe the virus has wipe out billions of honeybees throughout the world. The 34-year-old, who carded 67 on the opening day, hit five birdies in round two on the par-71 course in Scottsdale to move to nine under. "I struggled a little bit with my irons all day but my putting was the best it's been in a long time," Laird said. South Korea's An Byeong-hun and Brendan Steele are the joint leaders after respective rounds of 66 and 67. Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama is in the group containing Laird, Matt Kuchar and Sung Kang, who are one shot behind. "A lot of nice saves where you're looking at bogey and roll in a 15-footer for par, so those days are always nice," said Laird, speaking to the PGA Tour website. "I think I only missed three greens yesterday and today I missed seven or eight greens - so I wasn't quite as tidy tee to green but it's amazing what the putter can do for you when you putt well." American duo Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson are six shots off the lead on four under. Meanwhile, Australian golfer Steven Bowditch, 33, has apologised after he was arrested on Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The two-time PGA Tour winner was released on bail and took part in the second round but failed to make the cut. Find out how to get into golf with our special guide.

Honeybees that were once the stuff of legend among bee enthusiasts are playing a key role in a fight against diseases fatal to the insects. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Scotland's Martin Laird is one shot off the lead after a five-under-par second round of 66 at the Phoenix Open.

Jeff Farrar will stand down at the end of June after four years as head of the force. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent (PCC) Jeff Cuthbert said a search for his successor would begin as soon as possible. Mr Farrar said the new chief constable would be inheriting a "more effective and efficient force". During his tenure, Mr Farrar has had to make £42m in efficiency savings because of budget cuts. He has also overseen the improvement of the force, which has gone from being rated as "requiring improvement" by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) to ranking as "good". Mr Farrar, who started his career at South Wales Police, has planned and commanded some of the most high profile events in the UK in recent years, including the 2014 Nato Summit in Newport, golf's 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor and two FA Cup and League Cup football finals. He was appointed as Gwent Police's chief constable in November 2013 after carrying out the role in a temporary capacity and in 2014, he was awarded the Queens Police Medal in the Birthday Honours list. Mr Farrar said he had been proud to serve in the police for the last 35 years. "The last four years have presented countless challenges but I am confident that my successor will inherit a more effective and efficient force," he added. Mr Cuthbert said Mr Farrar would be a "hard act" for the next chief constable to follow. "He has done a fantastic job and has shown that he is a strong leader who has the support of officers, staff as well as our partners in the community," he said. "I am confident that he will continue to play a leading role in public life, but in a different capacity." Mr Farrar last week helped mark the 50th anniversary of Gwent Police and said he believed the force would rely more on technology to help policing in the future amid budget and job cuts. The pair were found at an address in Alpha Road, Croydon, at about 07:20 BST. The woman, 37, was taken to hospital in a critical condition. The man, aged 25, was also wounded but his injuries were not thought to be life threatening. A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. Police said the trio knew each other. Justin Ross Harris, 35, had denied intentionally leaving his son, Cooper, to die in the car park near his Atlanta office in 2014. Harris argued the death was an accident, saying he had forgotten to drop the toddler off at day care. The trial heard he was sending lewd text messages to underage girls during the time that Cooper was dying. The children left behind in hot cars He was found guilty on eight counts, including malice murder as well as charges of child cruelty and sex crimes related to the text messages he sent to a teenage girl. Prosecutors argued Harris plotted to kill his 22-month-old son and wanted to leave his family to continue affairs with other women. But Harris' attorneys said that though he was responsible for the boy's death, he loved his son and the incident was result of a tragic forgetfulness. Cobb County Police Detective Phil Stoddard had testified in court that Harris was sitting in his office, exchanging nude photos with several women, including a teenage minor, on the day his son died. Mr Stoddard also told the grand jury panel Harris had researched online how long and what temperature it would take to die in a hot car. He also said Harris looked at websites advocating a child-free lifestyle. The child died of hyperthermia as his body overheated amid outside temperatures of almost 90F (32C). Harris told authorities he had taken his son to breakfast and given him a kiss while putting him into the back of the car afterwards. But then he drove to work and forgot he was still in the car. Harris also said it was a break from his usual routine. He typically ate after taking his son to nursery. Car park surveillance footage showed Harris returned to his car after lunch to drop off some light bulbs he had bought. He did not get inside the vehicle. Friends and family testified on Harris' behalf, including his ex-wife, Leanna Taylor, who divorced him after the arrest. She said while he "destroyed" her life, he was a loving father who would not intentionally harm their son. Throughout the five-week trial, Harris cried when photos of his son were shown to the jury, according to Reuters news agency.

The chief constable of Gwent Police is to retire this summer after 35 years of policing, it has been announced. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A man and a woman have been hurt in a suspected hammer attack in south London. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A man has been found guilty in the US state of Georgia of murdering his young son by leaving him in a hot car.

Paul Thacker and his team from Chino Latino restaurant in Nottingham created the 15kg (33lbs) trophy-shaped confection in 10 hours. The biscuit will be auctioned on eBay and the proceeds donated to the East Midlands homeless charity Framework. In 2010, he baked the world's largest custard cream biscuit - measuring 59cm by 39cm (23ins by 15ins). Mr Thacker said: "We have chosen to replicate a Euro 2012 trophy and it is in excess of 15kg (33lbs) and is more than 60cm (23.6in) tall. "It is very big and very sweet ... and it smells absolutely gorgeous." The world's largest custard cream baked two years ago weighed 15.73kg (34.7lbs) and was completely edible. It took more than 11 hours to create and was later sampled by 150 people. The biscuit was auctioned for £410 and the money donated to Framework, which provides housing to homeless people in the East Midlands and Yorkshire. The 24-year-old, who can play across the defence, mutually agreed to cancel his contract at the League Two club. The former Wigan trainee moved to Pompey from Accrington at the start of the season and featured four times. "He is a strong defender who will add to our options at this important stage of the season," said boss Micky Mellon. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. Desire has announced that despite drilling to a depth of 1,300m at its Jacinta well in the North Falkland basin, there were no hydrocarbons. The company's shares fell 29% on the news, despite Desire saying that it would now drill to 1,670m. On 6 December, Desire's shares tumbled 50% after another well was capped. Desire's shares, which reached 170p in October, closed down 29.4% at 42.5p. When exploration off the Falklands began earlier this year, the share prices of several companies rose in expectation of an oil and gas boom. But analysts say drilling results have so far proved disappointing. And in November there were reports that ExxonMobil, the world's largest oil company not owned by a government, had decided that the islands contained insufficient hydrocarbons to make exploration profitable.

A Nottinghamshire chef has baked a huge custard cream biscuit in the shape of the UEFA Euro 2012 trophy. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Tranmere Rovers have signed defender Adam Buxton on a free transfer on a deal until the end of the season after his departure from Portsmouth. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Shares in Desire Petroleum have again fallen sharply after another disappointment over the firm's oil exploration off the Falkland Islands.

The Exiles are bottom of the league but have not lost since their 3-1 defeat at Stevenage on Saturday, 7 January. After a run of seven straight defeats, Westley's side have drawn four times and won once in their last five games. "We've taken ownership of the problem and we're fighting to put it straight," Westley told BBC Radio Wales Sport. Westley continued: "Five unbeaten is a great initial statement from the squad and we'll look to make it six unbeaten [against Grimsby Town]. "We are very focussed with digging ourselves out of the hole we find ourselves in and push the club on to highs rather than lows. "There's 51 points to be won and provided we keep building on what we're doing at the moment, we're confident we can win a lot of those 51 points." The Exiles face a Grimsby side on Tuesday who lost their last game 5-0 against Crewe Alexandra, but Westley does not underestimate their midweek opponents. "I went up and watched the game on Saturday and in fairness, it was very much a game of two halves. They just got it wrong and in the second half they tidied themselves up and they looked a decent outfit so I'm sure one heavy defeat isn't going to kill them," Westley said. "We expect them to come full of intention and full of renewed motivation and we know that we're going to have to be as good and better than we were on Friday if we are to secure the three points." Edna Atherton was 88 when she fell from the platform, suffering broken ribs and a cut head at Birkenhead's Hamilton Square station in July 2015. The prosecution had claimed Martin Zee, 33, had not followed Merseyrail's door closure safety procedure fully. But the defence argued the fall was an accident, Liverpool Crown Court heard. They said there was a "fundamental failing" in the 17-point safety procedure itself, because the curve of the platform meant there were several blind spots. The trial was shown CCTV footage of Mr Zee leaving the back of the train and walking to the wall of the platform to check all passengers had got off and on the carriages. After Mr Zee pushed the button to close the doors, two women can be seen trying to board the front of the train. As the doors were reopened and closed, one of them fell between the train and the platform. Mr Zee, of Coronation Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, had pleaded not guilty to a charge of endangering the safety of railway passengers by wilful omission or neglect. The jury cleared him after two hours of deliberations. A Merseyrail spokesman said its internal investigation and another by safety regulator the Office of Rail and Road "found there was no case to answer". "The door closure warning alarm is in place to alert passengers to the danger of closing doors and we rely on passengers heeding that warning and not attempting to board or alight while the doors are closing." A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "It is our duty as a police force to investigate and present the evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service." A Crown Prosecution Service spokesman said: "The decision to charge was made following detailed consideration of the evidence and in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors." An initial accord ending more than 50 years of conflict was struck in late September, but rejected by Colombians in a vote. Days later Mr Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, which he said gave a "tremendous push" for a new deal. He is in the Norwegian capital Oslo and will collect the prize on Saturday. None of his co-signatories from the Farc are attending, with the group still designated as a terrorist organisation in many countries. Mr Santos said, however, that they "will be here in heart and spirit". On his award, he said: "It came like a gift from heaven, because it gave us a tremendous push. "People in Colombia interpreted it as a mandate from the international community to persevere, to continue striving to achieve a new peace agreement." The Colombian government and the Farc signed a revised deal in November. The conflict has killed more than 260,000 people and left millions internally displaced.

Newport County boss Graham Westley says their recent unbeaten run is a "statement" from his side in their bid to escape relegation from League Two. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A railway guard has been cleared of endangering passenger safety after an elderly woman fell between a train and a platform. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has said his Nobel Peace Prize came "like a gift from heaven" in his bid to forge an agreement with Farc rebels.

The wedding and conference venue in Desborough has used the name since the 1930s, but it has now been given until the new year to alter it. The Ritz hotel has asked for a name-change agreement to be signed. Desborough Ritz owner Kris Malde said he thought their email was "a joke". The Ritz in London declined to comment. The Desborough Ritz has recently had a £1m refurbishment and includes rooms like the Berkeley Suite, Kensington Lounge and the Eton Room, with accommodation for 600 guests. Its 12m x 7m (39.4ft x 23ft) Berkeley Suite has a 100-person capacity, its own private bar and lounge, mood lighting and can cater for civil ceremonies. By comparison, the Berkeley Suite in the Piccadilly Ritz has 1,200 sq ft (111.5 sq m) of floor space with a marbled lobby, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dining area, study and a pantry, and costs many thousands of pounds per night. In a letter sent to Mr Malde, the solicitors representing Ritz owners Ellerman Investments Limited, said: "Our clients are concerned to discover that you are using the domain name in connection with a business which appears to be trading as 'The Ritz' and offering banqueting and conference services. "Our clients cannot allow their trademarks to be used without consent. "The Ritz Hotel was opened by Cesar Ritz in 1906 and since then its owners have built up a very substantial reputation and goodwill throughout the world." The solicitors originally asked the Desborough venue to sign an agreement by 16:00 GMT to confirm it would no longer use the name, but its deadline has now been extended until a unspecified date likely to be in the new year. Mr Malde, whose company also owns gaming machines, properties, men's clothing shops and a social club in Enfield, said: "When I first got the email, I thought it was a joke. "Our hotel is not going to affect them in any way. We are in Desborough, a rural community in the middle of Northamptonshire." However, Mr Malde admits pursuing the issue through the courts could prove costly. "Our hands are tied - we can't afford to lose a battle which we know we have fifty-fifty chance of winning," he said. Ellerman Investments Limited has declined to comment on the row. The male victim suffered neck wounds in the attack at Mons Barracks, Aldershot, at about 06:15 GMT on 12 November. Detectives said Aidan Warner, 20, of Egret Gardens, Aldershot, Hampshire, was due to appear before Basingstoke magistrates on 1 August charged with wounding with intent. Police previously said the stabbing was not thought to be terrorist-related. Media playback is not supported on this device Willis, 26, and Clarke, 18, had beaten 2016 champions Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut in the second round. However, their run ended with a 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-3) loss to Marach and Pavic. In the men's singles tournament last year, Willis battled through the qualifying tournament before losing to Roger Federer in round two.

A venue called The Ritz in Northamptonshire has been told to change its name or face legal action by the owners of the famous London hotel. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A man has been charged with stabbing a soldier at an army barracks. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Brtain's Marcus Willis and Jay Clarke were knocked out of the men's doubles, losing in the last 16 to Austria's Oliver Marach and Croatia's Mate Pavic.

St Patrick's High School in Keady received the award at an event in London on Friday night. The judges said the "innovative work and move away from banding, the amazing results achieved and rate of acceleration" made St Patrick's stand out. They also praised the school's work in the community. In 2011, only 51% of GCSE pupils at St Patrick's were achieving five A*-Cs including English and maths. By 2014 it had become the highest-performing non-selective school in Northern Ireland, with 80% of pupils achieving those results and 93% leaving with five GCSEs. TES said St Patrick's had abandoned streaming and banding, focused on teaching and learning, motivating and engaging boys, and assessment for Learning. It said it also built stronger links with its partner primary schools and a learning resource centre now assists students who are struggling. "But it's not all about the academic side: St Patrick's is prominent in the local community, sending food hampers to those in need at Christmas and organising regular visits to the elderly," it said. "As the school's entry to the TES Schools Awards pointed out, the emphasis is on education in its 'fullest sense'." The TES (formerly Times Education Supplement) school awards are in their seventh year. Winners in 17 categories were announced on Friday. The appeal was launched on 13 March - the day that Nicola Sturgeon called for another vote on independence - and had been due to run until 21 June. But it was closed early having apparently raised about half of its £1m target. The SNP won 35 of the 59 seats in Scotland in last week's general election - 21 fewer than in 2015. The party's share of the vote also fell from 50% to 37% as the Scottish Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats picked up seats across the country. Ms Sturgeon has said that her party's plans for a second referendum were "undoubtedly" a factor in the election result. But she warned against "rushing to overly-simplistic judgments" and said she would instead "reflect carefully" on the way forward. The fundraising page had been part of the SNP's ref.scot website, which featured a video message from Ms Sturgeon urging voters to back her plan to hold an independence referendum in the autumn of 2018 or the spring of the following year. The website also encouraged supporters to sign a pledge "to support Scotland's referendum" and to print out signs proclaiming their backing for a referendum and independence. The donations page had hoped to raise £1m in 100 days - with £200,000 being handed over in the first 24 hours of the site going live - but the Herald reported it had raised about £482,000 before being taken down. It is not clear when the donations page was closed, although it appears to have been removed by Friday of last week. A spokesman for the SNP told BBC Scotland: "The page was taken down because our fundraising efforts were focused on the election." Scottish Labour said it would be writing to the Electoral Commission to call for an investigation into what had happened to the money that was donated. Tory MSP Maurice Golden said: "The fact the SNP have stopped fundraising through this website shows they are in retreat when it comes to a second independence referendum." The section, called Lower Block 04, is the largest part of the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales. It is 20 metres high, 80 metres long and comprises a fifth of the overall vessel. It will take about five days to reach Rosyth in Fife, travelling around the north of Scotland. The section, which contains the warship's hangar, machinery space, mission systems compartments and accommodation, will arrive at the dockyard in Fife next Friday afternoon. It began its journey from BAE Systems' Govan shipyard on Sunday morning and passed under the Erskine bridge at about noon. The section, floating on a sea-going barge, arrived at Greenock at about 15:30 and will be pulled by a sea-going tug, the Carlo Martello. The Prince of Wales is the second of the new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier to be built for the UK. Each 65,000 tonne aircraft carrier will provide the armed forces with a four-acre military operating base which can be deployed worldwide. Even the hull section is bigger than the Type 45 destroyers which were the last vessels to be delivered to the Royal Navy from Glasgow. The final two smaller sections of HMS Prince of Wales are scheduled for delivery by the end of the year. The Prince of Wales is due to be completed at Rosyth dockyard in 2017.

A County Armagh school has been voted best secondary school in the UK in the 2015 TES school awards. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The SNP has taken down its fundraising page for a second independence referendum ahead of schedule. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A massive 11,200-tonne section of an aircraft carrier built on the Clyde has begun its journey around the coast of Scotland to Rosyth for final assembly.

Re-analysis of a sample from Abakumova, 30, resulted in a positive test for the anabolic steroid turinabol. Abakumova was second, behind the Czech Republic's Barbora Spotakova. Britain are also set to receive a 4x400m men's relay bronze from the same Games in Beijing because of another Russian doping offence. Like Abakumova, Denis Alekseyev, 28, tested positive for turinabol. Andrew Steele, Robert Tobin, Michael Bingham and Martyn Rooney are the British 400m runners set to benefit. Steele, who has since retired, said he was "emotional" at hearing the news. "It's been unofficial for quite a while and we suspected it for even longer, but it's gone so quiet of late I started to suspect it may never come to fruition," he told Athletics Weekly. "I'm honestly really pleased but also really upset I've not been able to be this pleased for the last eight years." Rooney, who was also part of the 4x400m team at the recent Rio Games, said on Twitter he was "delighted with the news". Runner Inga Abitova and cyclist Ekaterina Gnindenko have also been disqualified following more sample re-testing. Abitova, 34, was sixth in the 10,000m at the 2008 Games, while Gnindenko, 23, came eighth in the keirin at the 2012 Olympics in London. The people of the first new nation of the century suffered some of the worst atrocities of modern times in their struggle for self-determination. When their Portuguese colonial masters withdrew in 1975, Indonesia claimed the territory for itself and ruthlessly suppressed the independence movement. Eventually the UN took over the administration and supervised the territory's transition to independence. Population 1.2 million Area 14,609 sq km (5,641 sq miles) Major languages Tetum and Portuguese (official), Indonesian and English (working languages) Major religion Christianity Life expectancy 62 years (men), 64 years (women) Currency US dollar President: Francisco Guterres (aka Lu Olo) Francisco Guterres was sworn in as president of East Timor in May 2017, pledging to boost health and education. Commonly known as "Lu Olo", Mr Guterres leads the centre-left Fretilin party and is a former guerrilla, having fought against Indonesia's occupation of East Timor. He led the draft of the country's first constitution in 2001 and mounted failed bids for the presidency in 2008 and 2012. The president has limited executive power. He chooses the prime minister after elections. Radio is the most popular medium and there are several community radios on air. There are a handful of daily and weekly press titles but a low rate of literacy limits readership. The UN telecom body lists East Timor as being among the world's 10 least-connected nations. Some key dates in East Timor's history: 1600s - Portuguese invade Timor, set up trading post and use island as source of sandalwood. 1749 - Timor split following battle between Portuguese and Dutch. Portuguese take the eastern half. 1942 - Japanese invade, fighting battles with Australian troops. Up to 60,000 East Timorese are killed. Japan in control until 1945. 1974 - Coup in Lisbon leads to a new Portuguese government that begins policy of decolonisation. 1975 - Portuguese administration withdraws to offshore island of Atauro. After brief civil war, left-wing Fretilin party unilaterally declares East Timor independent. Indonesian troops invade. More than 200,000 people - a quarter of the population - killed by fighting, famine and disease that follow the invasion and during Indonesian occupation. 1999 - After a change of leadership in Indonesia, East Timorese are allowed to vote in an independence ballot. 1999 September - After 78% of voters opt for independence, anti-independence militia resume campaign of terror. UN takes over administration and prepares territory for independence. 2002 - East Timor becomes independent.

British javelin thrower Goldie Sayers is set to be awarded a bronze medal from the 2008 Olympics after Russia's Maria Abakumova was disqualified. [NEXT_CONCEPT] East Timor's road to independence - achieved on 20 May 2002 - was long and traumatic.

The six-week A3290/A329M Loddon Viaduct project will see new bridge joints and safety barriers put up, as well as a resurfaced carriageway. Lanes on the Reading-bound stretch of the A3290 at Winnersh have been closed. Commuter Andrea Gaynor said her usual 35-minute journey to work now took up to two hours or more. "It took me almost two-and-a-half hours one night. I was at Winnersh for one-hour-and-fifty minutes just trying to get off [the carriageway], along with thousands of other drivers", she said. "Road rage is an issue and people have been swapping lanes and causing chaos. How people didn't hit each other I do not know." Wokingham Borough Council said recent queues were due to crashes and problems elsewhere, but said it had since taken action to stop people crossing lanes in the wrong place. Councillor Malcolm Richards, executive member for highways at the authority, said: "This work has to be done and will make the viaduct safer, quieter and easier to maintain." The project is expected to be completed in September. The central bank head said as long as inflation was stable and the US economy was strong enough to boost jobs, the conditions would be right for a rise. Despite expectations of a rise this month, the Fed held rates, in part due to fears about global economic growth. Ms Yellen, speaking at the University of Massachusetts, said US economic prospects "generally appear solid". Speaking a week after the Fed delayed that long-anticipated hike, she said she and other policymakers did not expect recent global economic and financial market developments to significantly affect the central bank's policy. Much recent inflationary weakness is due to special and likely temporary factors, such as a strong dollar and low oil prices, she said. "Most [policymakers] including myself, currently anticipate... an initial increase in the federal funds rate later this year, followed by a gradual pace of tightening thereafter," Ms Yellen said. US rates have been held at practically zero since December 2008 as the economy recovers from the financial meltdown. This month, nine members of the Fed's key policymaking committee voted to hold the federal funds rate target at 0 to 0.25%. One committee member, Jeffrey Lacker, favoured a 0.25 percentage point rise. The Fed's long-term policy is to keep interest rates low until employment levels improve further and the main US inflation rate approaches its 2% target. In her speech on Thursday, Mrs Yellen cautioned that inflation may rise more slowly or rapidly than anticipated. "Should such a development occur, we would need to adjust the stance of policy in response," she said. The World Bank recently warned developing countries to brace themselves for possible financial turbulence when the Fed eventually hikes rates. The bank said it is possible that there would be sufficient disruption to capital flows into developing countries to harm economic growth and financial stability. Meanwhile, towards the end of her speech, Mrs Yellen, 69, paused twice for several seconds, appearing to have lost her place in the text. Reuters reported that the chairman of the university's economics department, Michael Ash, appeared at her side, asking: "You ok?" and offering to escort her off the stage. The Fed said in a statement later that she "felt dehydrated at the end of the [hour] long speech under bright lights". The statement said she was seen by emergency medical personnel and "felt fine afterward and has continued her schedule Thursday evening".

Drivers have been getting stuck in major delays near Reading as the final phase of roadworks get under way as part of a £1m redevelopment. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The US remains "on track" for an interest rate rise this year, Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen has said.

Asad Taibzadah, 32, left St Ann's Hospital in Haringey on unescorted leave on Friday morning but did not return in the evening. He is described as being of south Asian appearance, 5ft 6ins tall, medium build and with shoulder-length hair. Scotland Yard said the public should not approach him but call 999 in the event of a sighting. His wife Sally, who is 38, gave birth to twin girls late on Monday evening, Wood's publicist confirmed. A statement said: "Ronnie & Sally Wood are delighted to announce the birth of their twins Gracie Jane (6lb) & Alice Rose (5.7lb). "The girls arrived on 30 May at 22:30 and all are doing brilliantly. The babies are perfect." The twins are Wood's fifth and sixth children, but the first for him and his wife, who is a theatre producer. Wood has four children already - Jesse Wood with his first wife, former model Krissy Wood, daughter Leah and son Tyrone from his second marriage to Jo, and Jamie - Jo's son from a previous marriage whom Wood adopted. The musician dated Sally Humphreys, as she was then known, for six months before they got married at London's Dorchester Hotel, with Rod Stewart as Wood's best man, in 2012. The couple first met while she was working at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, where Wood was displaying some of his artwork. Many supporters - both at the Stade de France and back in Portugal - could not quite believe what they were seeing. But it was a night of drama and bitter disappointment for the French. A number of people were arrested, many during violence at the Fanzone near the Eiffel Tower. Teargas was used as fans denied entry into the packed zone before the match pelted police with bottles. More arrests were made for public order offences outside the Stade de France stadium. Portuguese fans immediately took to social media sites after the final whistle to express their delight. The triumph was especially sweet because Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo - who was seen as the main threat by the French - was forced to leave the game after picking an injury in the first half. A tweet below shows the raw emotions Ronaldo went through during the match - from tears on the stretcher to the joy of lifting the cup. As the Eiffel Tower was lit in the Portuguese colours, Sirlei Elache tweeted: "This is elegance! Congratulations France! Congratulations Portugal Champion" In Lisbon, thousands of fans went wild after watching the game on giant screens at the city's Prace do Comercio. "It's crazy. I'm going to party tonight." Many fans, like Tiago Wakabayashi, said the victory ended 12 painful years for Portugal who, themselves the host nation in Euro 2004, unexpectedly lost in the final to Greece But it was a heartbreaking night for millions of French fans - like thara#FRA - who saw their heroes beaten.

A man described by police as "violent" has gone missing from a north London hospital. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has become a father again at the age of 68. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Portugal football fans have erupted into jubilation as their team beat hosts France in the Euro 2016 final 1-0, securing their first major title and spoiling the party in Paris.

On 1 October, the woman reported a sexual assault which she said happened near Ashbourne Road in Derby. Following an extensive investigation, police confirmed the attack had never taken place. Det Ch Insp Sam Slack from Derbyshire Police said all reports of rape or assault were thoroughly investigated by the force. "It is always disappointing when a large amount of police time is wasted on reports such as this," said Det Ch Insp Slack. "But this case should not deter anyone from reporting any type of offence immediately so that full inquiries can be made." Gilston Hill Wind Farm Ltd wants to put up seven turbines on land north west of Gilston Farm, near Heriot. A 16-turbine project in the same area - straddling the boundary with Midlothian - was turned down in 2013 after an appeal to the Scottish government. A fresh planning application has now gone to Scottish Borders Council. Developers said that the new proposals had a "much smaller layout footprint", which would "dramatically" reduce the landscape impact. Police have shut part of the westbound A27 Southampton Road in Titchfield after the hole opened up earlier. Highways officers from Hampshire County Council are also at the scene assessing the damage. Police said weather had been bad in the area with several reports of flash flooding. One lane westbound is likely to be closed overnight. The rocket and capsule system launched normally from its Van Horn, Texas, desert pad on Wednesday but then made an early separation during the ascent. A motor in the capsule pushed it clear to parachute back to the ground. The “abort” simulated what would happen if the booster were ever to develop a problem as it climbed into the sky. Before Mr Bezos’ Blue Origin company starts putting people on the New Shepard system, there has to be confidence that lives can be saved in the event of an emergency. New Shepard is a sub-orbital vehicle - that is, it delivers sufficient thrust to put its capsule only briefly into space. What is remarkable about New Shepard is that it is totally re-usable - both the booster and the capsule. Ordinarily, boosters are expendable. It is only recently that rocket vehicles have started to fly themselves back to Earth after a flight for a new mission. The booster used in Wednesday’s outing was making its fifth flight. Before the test, Blue Origin said it was unlikely to survive the demonstration due to the instability that is introduced by a mid-flight escape of the capsule. But the booster had no difficulty handling the disruption of the abort manoeuvre and brought itself down under control. It will now be put on show in a museum. Mr Bezos plans to take fare-paying passengers who want to ride New Shepard on short hops above the atmosphere. Scientists will also be given the opportunity to fly experiments in the capsule. These are studies that need to be run in a weightless environment, which the capsule will experience at the top of its arc. The online retail entrepreneur also plans to build a much bigger rocket system that he will launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The booster for this, called New Glenn after the famous American astronaut John Glenn, should make its maiden flight before the end of the decade, Mr Bezos says. Jonathan.Amos-INTERNET@bbc.co.uk and follow me on Twitter: @BBCAmos The Senegalese was sent off in the 67th minute at Upton Park for a challenge on Dwight Gayle, with West Ham leading 2-1 in a game that ended 2-2. Kouyate, 26, will now be available for Saturday's visit of Arsenal. An FA statement read: "An independent regulatory commission has upheld a wrongful dismissal claim."

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Work on the Newbuildings to Strabane section of the new dual carriageway was due to go ahead in 2017. But the Alternative A5 Alliance (AA5A) has lodged an application for leave to apply for judicial review. The Department for Infrastructure said it will oppose the latest legal challenge to the project. In 2012, AA5A won their judicial review into the planned new route after the court ruled an environment impact assessment had not been carried out properly. John Dunbar from AA5A said that previous experience had given the group confidence to pursue a second challenge. He said the group continued to oppose the project on "economic and environmental grounds". Mr Dunbar said no one could now "put a figure on how much this (the A5) will cost". "It just does not make sense," he said. "The dual carriageway is just not necessary." A Public Inquiry into the A5 is scheduled to get underway in early October. Mr Dunbar said the scope of that inquiry was "much too restrictive". "There are a number of other issues that we wanted to object to but they haven't been included in the scope of the inquiry." He said there was no alternative but to launch a legal challenge. A Department for Infrastructure spokeswoman confirmed the legal application would be opposed. "In progressing any major road improvement scheme of the scale of the A5 dualling, there is always the possibility of a legal challenge from those who may be dissatisfied with the department's proposals," she said. The preferred route for the A5 was announced in 2009. When complete it is understood it would lessen journey times by as much as 20 minutes. Representatives of St Paul's Eye Unit, based at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, were presented with the award at Liverpool Town Hall. Lord Mayor of Liverpool Erica Kemp said the unit's "reputation for world class excellence" deserved to be recognised. Prof Simon Harding, from the centre, said the award was "testament to the dedication and talent of our staff". The chair professor of clinical ophthalmology at St Paul's Eye Unit said: "It is a highly prestigious accolade and one we are extremely proud to receive." Ms Kemp said the eye centre formed an "important part of the fabric of our city's health heritage". The unit was nominated for the honour by former Lord Mayor of Liverpool Roger Johnston. Mr Johnston, who has type 2 diabetes, credits the eye clinic with saving his eyesight after it diagnosed diabetic retinopathy. He said: "If I hadn't attended the screening appointment and benefited from the clinical trial I would now be blind and not a day goes by when I don't appreciate the quality of care and treatment I was given. "The staff at St Paul's were incredible and I really felt that I received five star treatment from world class professionals." The unit's origins date back to 1871 and it treats 100,000 patients each year. The unit, which has been marking the award with a week of events including an Eyes Revealed exhibition featuring interactive demonstrations designed to showcase the workings of the eye and new treatments, will receive the freedom scroll in a ceremony at 16:30 GMT. The horse, trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by William Buick, spent the winter in Dubai. And he showed great determination to get past Ryan Moore and Bravo Zolo (12-1) to win by a neck in the first big handicap of the Flat season. Battle Of Marathon (50-1) grabbed third, ahead of Birdman (14-1). Buick said: "It's a great race to win. I've got to give credit to the whole team at home - they've done a fantastic job with him so thanks to them. "His last run in Dubai was good and we are just getting to know him and I think he'll improve for a better surface." "This was a significant result for Godolphin, whose structure has been overhauled by Sheikh Mohammed in an attempt to be more effective in the battle of Flat racing's superpowers, against the likes of Coolmore and Juddmonte - a battle in which it has sometimes seemed to underachieve. "OK, for all its history, the Lincoln is a handicap, so not really the type of race for which the Sheikh assembled his blue-bloods. But having made a big statement of intent for 2016, this will put a confident spring in the Godolphin step. Now, will it stay there?"

A campaign group opposed to the A5 road scheme linking Londonderry and Aughnacloy has launched a second legal challenge to the project. [NEXT_CONCEPT] An eye hospital in Liverpool has been given the freedom of the city. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Secret Brief (12-1) put in a late charge to give the powerful Godolphin stable victory in the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster.

It happened on the Scarva Road in the town on Monday afternoon. The girls are pupils at St Mary's Primary School. One is aged 10, the other 11. The accident happened down the road from the school. Both are believed to have head injuries and one girl also suffered a neck injury and a broken leg. One has been taken to Craigavon Area Hospital where she is in a stable condition. The other was taken to the Royal Hospital in Belfast. The Belfast Health Trust said her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. The principal of St Mary's said the area where the accident happened lost its crossing patrol person 10 years ago and has since been "an accident waiting to happen". He said both pupils are very lucky to be alive. DUP MLA Carla Lockhart said: "Children leaving school - you can imagine them bouncing out the door, heading for home and for this accident to have taken place, it doesn't bear thinking about," she said. "My thoughts and prayers are very much with the driver of the vehicle as well, I can only imagine the turmoil that this has caused them. "We're thankful that the two children are receiving medical treatment at Craigavon Area Hospital and the Royal Victoria and our thoughts and prayers are very much with them and their families." Police have said the Scarva Road has been closed in both directions. Federer, 35, has been out of action since late July - his last match was a Wimbledon semi-final loss to Milos Raonic. The 17-time Grand Slam winner had surgery in February before a back issue ruled him out of the French Open. "I'm working for the Australian Open," the Swiss said. "I'm doing well." "I never thought I'd have a year like this. I've learned a lot from this year," added Federer, who missed the Rio 2016 Olympics and will be unable to go for a sixth US Open title when the tournament begins on 29 August. "It's painful being here in New York, and it was painful during the Olympics because I love competing. But you can't have it all. "It was a tough decision to say the least - going out of Rio, the US Open, the [season-ending] World Tour Finals. But in some ways it ended up being a simple decision. Health is my number one thing." Federer was speaking at an event in New York to launch the 'Laver Cup', a Ryder-Cup style tournament named after Australian legend Rod Laver and set for September 2017 in Prague, with Europe playing the Rest of the World. Former greats Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe are captains of the respective teams, with long-time rivals Federer and Spaniard Rafael Nadal set to play doubles together.

Two schoolgirls have been injured after being struck by a car while crossing a road in Banbridge, County Down. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Roger Federer is aiming to be fit for next year's Australian Open after injury wiped out the last half of his 2016 season.

Singh, a high-profile prisoner on death row for more than 21 years, was attacked by inmates armed with bricks in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail on Friday. He is in intensive care with severe head injuries. Singh was convicted of spying and carrying out four bomb attacks that killed 14 people in Pakistan in 1990. His family say he is innocent and merely strayed across the border in Punjab by accident. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has described the attack on Singh as "very sad". There have been protests in India over the incident. Officials from the Indian High Commission based in Lahore visited Singh in hospital late on Sunday, where his condition according to doctors remains "very critical". A doctor was quoted as saying by the AFP news agency that Singh's family had "been provided a room inside the hospital". "We want Sarabjit to be taken abroad for treatment," his sister Daljit Kaur told BBC Hindi after visiting the hospital. "The doctors told us they couldn't say anything about when he would recover. They said, 'Just pray for him'," she said. India's Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid told the NDTV news channel that the "matter is being taken up at every level" to "ensure that Singh can be sent back to India on humanitarian grounds". Sarabjit Singh was reportedly attacked as he and other prisoners were brought out of their cells for a one-hour break. Two inmates have been charged with attempted murder and two officials suspended. Tensions have increased in the past six months with the execution in India of Kashmiri Afzul Guru over the attack on India's parliament 11 years ago, and of Mohammed Ajmal Qasab, the sole surviving attacker from the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Sarabjit Singh's lawyer Owais Sheikh told AFP his client had received threats after Guru's execution. Media playback is not supported on this device Two goals from Harry Martin and one from David Ames gave the hosts a 3-0 lead at half-time. Malaysia pulled one back through Faizal Saari's strike but Phil Roper's drilled shot secured the win for the hosts. Victory books England's place at December's World League Final in India, having already qualified for the 2018 World Cup by reaching the last four. Martin put England in front after five minutes. Malaysia goalkeeper Kumar Subramaniam had initially made a good save from the first penalty corner of the game, but Martin was quick to react to convert the rebound. Ames, on his 28th birthday, doubled England's lead with a fierce shot after some good build-up play from the hosts. Martin scored his second of the game after a well worked routine from a penalty corner. Saari did well to deflect a shot into the goal to give Malaysia some hope in the final quarter, before Roper's late goal completed the win. England finish third in the tournament, having lost 2-0 to Netherlands in the semi-finals on Saturday. Speaking to BT Sport, Martin said: "It feels good, we wanted to come here and the aim was to qualify for the World Cup. "The semi-final loss was disappointing but we came back and showed some character." The Netherlands dominated Argentina 6-1 in the final on Sunday to win gold. John Donnelly, 74, emigrated to Australia from Scotland 40 years ago. He abused four girls when he made return trips to Scotland during the 1970s and 80s. Donnelly was jailed at the High Court in Glasgow after being convicted of the offences following a trial in March. The crimes had been reported to police in 2006, with the Crown Office then initiating lengthy extradition proceedings to bring Donnelly to trial. It eventually led to the Australian justice minister granting Donnelly's return to Scotland in 2014. Donnelly's trial heard he had preyed on the girls during return trips to Scotland between 1978 and 1988. The abuse occurred at houses in Glasgow and Prestonpans, East Lothian. One victim told a jury how she was left "terrified" at the hands of Donnelly. She also recalled seeing Donnelly sneak into a young relative's bedroom before ordering him out. Another girl was abused by him after he was allowed to stay overnight at the family home. Passing sentence, judge John Morris QC said Donnelly had once been something of a "hero" to those who had known him. The judge told the Donnelly that such serious offences meant a jail term had to be imposed.

Indian officials and relatives have visited Sarabjit Singh, who is in a coma in Pakistan where he has been held since his conviction for spying. [NEXT_CONCEPT] England won bronze at the World League Semi-Final with a comfortable 4-1 win over Malaysia in London. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A pensioner who was convicted of child abuse offences after being extradited from Australia has been jailed for four and a half years.

The new devices will have plastic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels, the company said at a Galaxy Note 3 launch event in Seoul. "We plan to introduce a smartphone with a curved display in South Korea in October," said DJ Lee, Samsung's head of strategic marketing for mobile. But he revealed no further details. Digital display technology is progressing towards curved, bendy and foldable screens. In January, Samsung exhibited prototype products with bendy and extendable screens, but doubts remain as to how such technology can be mass-produced cheaply and reliably. "A curved screen isn't going to radically change the user's experience of a smartphone, but it does help Samsung differentiate itself in a crowded market where most phones are homogenous, flat-screen rectangles," Ben Wood, analyst at research company CCS Insight, told the BBC. "My understanding is that these new phones will form part of Samsung's Active range, so the curved screen is probably to do with making the phone more flexible and rugged," he added. Curved displays already feature in large-screen TVs, such as those produced by Samsung and its Korean rival, LG Electronics. On Wednesday, LG launched a 55in (140cm) curved OLED TV in the UK. Samsung has also been moving into wearable technology, such as its Galaxy Gear wristwatch phone. Smartphones are now the dominant type of phone, with CCS Insight expecting one billion to be sold in 2013 out of a total of 1.7 billion mobile phones. The unfortunate Devbot vehicle crashed out of the Roborace competition after misjudging a corner while travelling at high speed. The incident occurred ahead of the start of the latest Formula E electric car race in Buenos Aires. The other vehicle managed to complete the course after achieving a top speed of 186km/h (116mph). "One of the cars was trying to perform a manoeuvre, and it went really full-throttle and took the corner quite sharply and caught the edge of the barrier," Roborace's chief marketing officer Justin Cooke told the BBC. "It's actually fantastic for us because the more we see these moments the more we are able to learn and understand what was the thinking behind the computer and its data. "The car was damaged, for sure, but it can be repaired. And the beauty is no drivers get harmed because... there is no-one in them." Photos of the resulting damage have been published by an Argentinian blog. Roborace also plans to upload footage from the event onto its YouTube channel this Friday. The Devbots are controlled by artificial intelligence software - rather than being remote-controlled by humans - and use a laser-based Lidar (light detection and ranging) system and other sensors to guide themselves. They also communicate to avoid collisions with each other. Roborace's organisers had previously showed off one of their Devbots speeding round the UK's Donington Park circuit last August, but this was the first time they had publicly displayed two vehicles competing against each other. Even so, they billed the event as a test run ahead of future plans to pit 10 teams of robotic cars against each other, each powered by different AI software. Mr Cooke stressed that crash barriers and a limit on the Devbot's top speed had meant spectators in the Argentine capital had not been put at risk. And he added that another incident involving the winning car illustrated built-in safety measures. "A dog ran on to the track, and the car was able to slow down, avoid it and take another path," he said. Roborace's chief executive Denis Sverdlov will reveal more details about his company's plans, at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona next week. The company then intends to show off its tech again at the next Formula E race, in Mexico City on 1 April. 26 February 2016 Last updated at 16:20 GMT The man entered a convenience store on Burton Road in Derby on 9 January and struggled with the shopkeeper before fleeing empty-handed. The robber, who was accompanied by another man, was described as in his 20s wearing a dark scarf and a beanie hat. The shopkeeper was not seriously injured in the attack.

Samsung Electronics, the world's best-selling smartphone maker, is planning to launch handsets with curved displays. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A landmark race between two driverless electric cars has ended badly for one of the contestants. [NEXT_CONCEPT] A knife attack on a shopkeeper has been caught on CCTV and released by police looking for the robber.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said "mismanagement" of the project had left customers "angry and frustrated". It warns "similar flaws" could impact on planned electrification schemes on Midlands and TransPennine routes. Network Rail claimed it had "learnt lessons" and major projects no longer start before being "properly scoped". However, doubts have been expressed that the plan to electrify the London to Cardiff line can be delivered by December 2018 and to a budget of £2.8bn, while the PAC described a £1.2bn increase in costs "in the space of a year" as "staggering and unacceptable". Among its recommendations it said the DfT and Network Rail should reassess the case for electrification section-by-section and fund schemes "only where worthwhile benefits for passengers could not be achieved otherwise at lower cost". The committee added Network Rail needed to produce "realistic cost estimates" and have "robust and detailed" plans. Meg Hillier MP, chair of the PAC, said mismanagement of the Great Western programme has hit taxpayers hard and left many people angry and frustrated. "This is a stark example of how not to run a major project, from flawed planning at the earliest stage to weak accountability and what remain serious questions about the reasons for embarking on the work in the first place. "The sums of public money wasted are appalling - not least the £330m additional costs the Department for Transport will have to pay to keep the trains running because of delays to electrification." Network Rail said the modernisation was agreed in 2009, "long before the scale of the work was properly understood". "Network Rail and Department for Transport (DfT) have learnt the lessons from the poor early planning of this project," a spokesman said. "Today we do not take forward major projects until they are properly scoped, properly planned and we have a robust estimate of what the cost will be." Two protesters abseiled down Parliament House in Canberra, unfurling a banner saying "close the bloody camps now". Australia sends asylum seekers who arrive by boat to offshore detention centres in Papua New Guinea and Nauru. The government believes the policy prevents deaths at sea, but critics argue it is inhumane. On Thursday, 13 more demonstrators held placards in a pond they dyed red to symbolise blood. Last month, the Australian government rejected a human rights report comparing its asylum seeker camp on Nauru to an open-air prison. The protest banners on Thursday called for an end to offshore detention and the controversial policy of boat turnbacks. The demonstration lasted about two hours. The same protest group, Whistleblowers Activists and Citizens Alliance, was responsible for forcing the suspension of parliament for 40 minutes on Wednesday. In heated scenes, the group of about 30 demonstrators shouted the detention policy was "separating families" and "killing innocent people". Security guards used hand sanitiser to remove six protesters who glued their hands to a railing in the public gallery. "We are here today because you have become world leaders in cruelty," the protesters said. The asylum-seeker policies are supported by both the government and the Labor opposition. The issue has highly polarised public sentiment, with the majority agreeing with the government's position. Both major parties condemned the interruption on Wednesday. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten thanked security staff for their handling of the demonstration. "The reason why the Labor Party stayed in here today is because we will never give in to those who wish to shut down this parliament," he said. "This is the exact opposite of democracy." However, Greens MP Adam Bandt praised the protesters for their actions. "Question Time brought to a halt as peaceful protesters hold MPs to account demanding gov #CloseTheCamps. Brave. Powerful. Proud," he wrote on Twitter. It comes two weeks after Australia and the US reached a resettlement deal for asylum seekers held in Papua New Guinea and Nauru.

The electrification of the Great Western rail line has been described by MPs as a "stark example of how not to run a major project". [NEXT_CONCEPT] Protesters campaigning against the Australian government's treatment of asylum seekers have breached parliament security for a second day.

The "smart ships" will use artificial intelligence to plot the safest, shortest, most fuel-efficient routes, and could be in service by 2025. The AI will also be used to predict malfunctions and other problems, which could help reduce the number of maritime incidents. The companies plan to build about 250 self-navigating ships. Developing the technology is expected to cost tens of billions of yen (hundreds of millions of dollars). Shipping firms Mitsui OSK Lines and Nippon Yusen are working with shipbuilders including Japan Marine United to share both costs and expertise, according to the Nikkei Asian Review. Nippon Yusen has already been working on technology to enable ships to use data to assess collision risks. It is also working with Norwegian maritime company DNV GL to collect and analyse data on vessel condition and performance. Japan Marine has been developing a similar data analysis system with the aim of diagnosing breakdowns before they happen. The first ships will retain a small crew to oversee certain operations, but there are plans to develop completely autonomous vessels in the future. In 2016, Rolls-Royce announced plans to develop unmanned cargo ships, starting with remote-controlled vessels that could be operational as soon as 2020. "This is happening. It's not if, it's when," Rolls-Royce vice president of marine innovation Oskar Levander said at the time. "We will see a remote-controlled ship in commercial use by the end of the decade." Navigation and basic operations will be automated, while a human "captain" based on shore will continue to look after "critical decision-making". Fairline Boats, with bases at Corby and Oundle in Northamptonshire, was taken over by private equity firm Wessex Bristol Investments in October. Administrators FRP Advisory will keep 69 staff on temporarily to liaise with current clients and market the company for sale. Unite union organiser Mick Orpin said the company had a viable future. The administrators also said "a handful of staff" will remain at the motor yacht company's testing site in Ipswich in Suffolk. Before entering administration, the company employed 450 people in Northamptonshire. FRP Advisory is liaising with staff, customers, suppliers and agents to "ensure value can be realised from servicing existing orders", according to joint administrator Alastair Massey. "The business is being marketed for sale... Fairline is a proud brand and has an array of loyal customers," he said. Mr Orpin said the job losses were "a real financial body blow to staff facing a grim Christmas" and the Fairline still had "a viable and sustainable future with good management". On 4 December, Conservative MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire Tom Pursglove said he had written to the secretary of state for business to encourage an investigation into the company's management. Fairline was put into administration by private equity fund Better Capital on 2 December - ten weeks after it sold it to Wessex Bristol, for a deferred £2m. A spokesman for Better Capital said administrators were called in after Wessex Bristol failed to deliver promised funds to Fairline which were "essential for it to function". But Ayiaz Ahmed, who runs Wessex Bristol, said he was "gutted" at the decision and he "could have turned this business around".

Japanese shipping companies are working with shipbuilders to develop self-piloting cargo ships. [NEXT_CONCEPT] About 380 jobs are to go at a luxury boat builder which went into administration last week.

Daniel Fox, 29, from St Helens, was found with a knife wound in Westfield Street and North John Street at about 03:20 BST on Friday. Two women, both aged 18 and from the Rainhill area, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. One has been released on police bail and one is still being questioned. Police said Mr Fox was attacked outside Dreem Bar where he worked, where staff described him as "a good guy and a gent". Paying tribute, his family said he had recently become a carer for autistic children and was "an outgoing, loving and private person". The men, aged 38, 34 and 30, were arrested on Monday at separate addresses. They remain in custody. Police said they were aware of the woman's identity but would not name her until her next of kin were informed. Her body was found near Delamere Terrace in Little Venice, west London, on Sunday. An initial post-mortem test on the woman's body proved "inconclusive" and further tests are required, Met Police detectives have said. Det Ch Insp Simon Ashwin said: "We now believe that the body, in a black suitcase, was placed in the Grand Union Canal at some point in the last two weeks. "Whilst the body was recovered near to Little Venice it is highly likely that she entered the water further along the canal." He said the force was "following a number of lines of inquiry" and it was conducting house-to-house enquiries as well as reviewing CCTV footage. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has suggested Scotland could stay in the EU and the UK, with SNP MPs asking if "remain means remain" for Scotland. Prime Minister Theresa May said she was "willing to listen to options". But Attorney General Jeremy Wright underlined that Holyrood has no "veto" and said "all of the UK" would leave. Scottish voters backed remaining in the EU by a margin of 62% to 38% in June's referendum, while the UK as a whole voted by 52% to 48% to leave. The Scottish government has set up an expert group to study Scotland's options for retaining links with the EU, with all options including a second independence referendum "on the table". During a question session at Westminster, Mr Wright, the chief legal advisor to the UK government, was questioned by SNP MPs on whether Scotland should be allowed to remain in the EU while the UK leaves, and on whether Holyrood could wield a "veto". Glasgow Central MP Alison Thewliss then queried whether the government had the legal authority to trigger Article 50, the formal process of leaving the EU, without the legislative consent of devolved administrations like Holyrood. Mr Wright said: "I think it is perfectly right that all parts of the UK including the governments of the devolved administrations should be able to participate in the process of developing the UK's approach to these negotiations. "But this does not mean that any of the parts of the UK have a veto over this process - so consultation most certainly, but veto I'm afraid not." The attorney general also insisted that "all of the UK" will be leaving the EU. David Nuttall, the Conservative MP for Bury North, had voiced his concerns that the UK could be "held to ransom by the Scottish nationalists". Mr Wright replied: "I think the prime minister has been clear that the United Kingdom will leave the European Union, and that means all of the United Kingdom. "But I think it's very important that in the process of leaving the EU, all parts of the UK have the opportunity to contribute to the negotiations that we will engage in, and that is the spirit in which the UK government will approach this process." At her first session of questions to the prime minister on Wednesday, Ms May told the leader of the SNP group at Westminster, Angus Robertson, that "some of the ideas being put forward are impracticable, but I am willing to listen to options".

A doorman who was stabbed outside a St Helens bar died as a result of a single stab wound to his body, a post-mortem examination has found. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found in a suitcase dumped in London's Grand Union Canal. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Scotland does not have a "veto" over Brexit and the whole of the UK will be leaving the EU, the UK government's attorney general has said.

The victims had gathered on Promenade des Anglais to celebrate Bastille Day when the lorry driver struck them. It is understood an Irishman is among those who were critically injured. Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Enda Kenny said the terror attack was an assault on innocent people during an occasion of joy and celebration. "French people have suffered appallingly and have again been the victim of cynical and wanton violence," he added. Irish President Michael D Higgins said news of the attack would be "received with revulsion by all those who value democracy". "This cowardly attack in a public place on a national day of celebration must be condemned in the strongest terms," he added. "We must strengthen our resolve not to let such cold-blooded attacks undermine the way of life in our global community seeking to live in diversity and peace." The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan said the "terrible events" had left him "deeply shocked and saddened". "I deplore the loss of life, and offer heartfelt condolences to the people of France from the people of Ireland," Mr Flanagan added. "This attack on people as they celebrated Bastille Day with friends and family on a fine summer's evening is particularly horrendous, and my thoughts and sympathies are with the relatives of the dead and injured." Mr Flanagan advised anyone affected to "exercise caution and follow the instructions of the local authorities". Irish citizens in Nice who need embassy assistance should call + 33 1441 76700. Relatives in the Republic of Ireland have been advised to contact the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin on + 353 1 4082000. They include new houses in Glasgow with support for veterans living there. The way former service men and women are recorded on GP records will also be improved. Minister for Veterans Keith Brown, himself a Falklands War veteran, has published a paper setting out the measures the government is pledged to implement. The government has already allowed service personnel to apply for social housing before they leave the forces. Now it will build a unit of 50 homes in Glasgow's Cranhill district where former servicemen and women will also have access to outreach support to help them adjust to civilian life. The homes, being constructed by the Scottish Veterans' Housing Association at a cost of £6.5m, will be ready by the end of 2013. The Scottish government is providing £2.3m towards the overall cost of the project. The Armed Forces Commitments Paper also addresses the medical needs of former service personnel who may have mental health issues, addiction or suicide concerns. GP records will be improved to ensure doctors can identify service-related conditions. Launching the paper at Edinburgh Castle, Mr Brown said the bravery, loyalty and professionalism of Scotland's servicemen and women deserved the government's wholehearted care and support. He said :"This commitments paper sets out our obligations to serving personnel, their families, reservists, veterans and the bereaved and how we will continue to meet these. "With input from partner organisations like Veterans Scotland, we will continue to develop, deliver and implement new and innovative policies to support this dedicated group of men and women." Among other pledges are examining how the NHS can provide the best support possible for family members when reservists are away on operations and encouraging more injured service personnel to take up sport and potentially get involved with events such as the Paralympics. Veterans' charities have welcomed the commitments announced which they said would allow them to ensure help and support are available to those who have served in the armed forces. Martin Gibson, of Veterans Scotland, said: "The coherence of the paper's policies will allow Veterans Scotland and the military charities to work in a well defined arena which will go a significant way to ensuring that help and support will be available to our veterans wherever it is needed." The Rt Hon Donald Wilson, Lord Lieutenant, Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh and Veterans Champion, said: "Edinburgh has a long and proud tradition of honouring its military service personnel and veterans for the immense sacrifice they make day in and day out to keep this country and its people safe. "Sending people to war is a huge responsibility but supporting them when they return is just as important. "In my role as Veterans Champion for Edinburgh, I will work closely with the Scottish government on fulfilling the commitments set out in this paper."

The Irish government has expressed sympathy to the people of France after a lorry drove into a crowd in Nice, claiming at least 84 lives. [NEXT_CONCEPT] The Scottish government has announced measures to improve the well-being of service personnel and veterans.

The incident happened in Lewis Terrace in Mill o' Mains between 19:00 and 19:30 on Monday. The housing association building was unoccupied at the time and is understood to have been in the process of being adapted for a disabled tenant. Police Scotland said all three boys would be reported to the youth justice assessor. Few details have been released about the TRNSMT Festival, which will run from 7-9 July at Glasgow Green. However, those behind the festival have launched a website which reveals the date of the event. Scotland's largest music festival, T in the Park, had previously announced it was to take a break this year. Organisers DF Concerts had said it needed to "take stock" and the two years since the festival moved to Strathallan from Balado had seen "challenges". The BBC is to broadcast highlights of the TRNSMT Festival across the weekend. The Hibs boss also hit out at the "pathetic" decision to send him to the stand for challenging the ruling. "We had a perfectly legitimate goal disallowed. It was a beautiful goal. "I've remonstrated with the linesman and the next thing I know I'm sitting in the stand. It's pathetic, absolutely pathetic," Lennon told BBC Scotland. Hibs fell behind after just 17 seconds of the second qualifying round first leg at Easter Road, goalkeeper Otso Virtanen fumbling the ball into the path of Kamil Wilczec to turn the ball home. Cummings thought he had hauled Hibs level after finishing off a fine move, only to see the strike ruled out for offside. "The linesman's not up with play so he can't make the decision," Lennon continued. "We've seen it again about five times from different angles and Jason has actually checked his run to make sure he is onside." Despite the defeat, Lennon believes his team can go to Denmark and win to go through to the next round. "Yeah, no question. We've had a good look at them now. Maybe they got spooked a little bit the first five or 10 minutes which is natural when you concede a goal in the manner that we did, but the reaction after that was fantastic. So the tie is not over." "It was a quality performance. There were some outstanding performances. The team as a whole were excellent. They gave me everything tonight I could have asked for really. "A really top quality performance from a team that wasn't expected to produce that. I am surprised not only by the level of quality they have shown but their desire, which is very pleasing." The former Celtic manager believes keeper Virtanen, 22, whose error proved so costly, had a decent game other than that horror moment. "He's not had much opportunity, we've given him an opportunity tonight. Apart from obviously the important thing which is a goal, he handled the game pretty well. "He's got to mentally strong now and get through that quickly."

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The aboriginal Puzangalan Choir had been due to take part in a choral festival in Guangdong province in July. But the invitation was withdrawn shortly after the choir's performance at the inauguration last month. Relations between China and Taiwan have cooled since President Tsai Ing-wen won the presidency in January. Taiwan split from the mainland in 1949 after a civil war but has never formally declared independence. China still regards it as part of its territory. President Tsai, who is from the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), pledged Tw$500,000 ($15,430; £11,000) to the choir when she heard their trip had been cancelled. The tour had been intended to raise money for the choir's travel to a singing competition in Hungary in August, choir executive Tsai Yi-fang told AFP news agency. In 2000, China called off concerts of the Taiwanese singer Chang Hui-mei after she performed Taiwan's national anthem at the inauguration of President Chen Shui-bian. The former England fly-half says despite suggestions of a change in style, the English will play to their traditional strengths. "Parity in the scrum for Scotland should see England have to play away from the scrum a little bit." "But ultimately, despite all the talk about change, England will try to bully Scotland," Grayson said. The Scots have not beaten England since 2008, and have won only one opening fixture in 16 seasons of Six Nations rugby. They did show signs of improvement at last year's World Cup, however, where they fell agonisingly short of a momentous quarter-final upset against Australia. Grayson, who won 32 caps between 1995 and 2004, says England will be expecting a tougher test than they have received against Scotland for several years. "Scotland have shown in the World Cup and the work they've done under Vern Cotter it's not smoke and mirrors," the former Northampton Saints man told BBC Scotland. "They've got a very good squad. They've got young players that are playing together and winning together with Glasgow's success in the Pro12. "So it is a credible threat from Scotland, it's not just a war of words. England will be nervous."

China has cancelled an invitation to a Taiwanese children's choir after they sang the national anthem at the inauguration of the island's president. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Paul Grayson believes England will look to "bully" Scotland in the Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Tooting MP Sadiq Khan defended his opposition to a third runway at Heathrow, saying London's air quality was already breaching EU regulations. He said Gatwick Airport should be expanded, with "high speed links" between the two and a single check-in. But rival David Lammy accused him of "the same Ed Miliband politics". "My view is the way to proceed is no third runway at Heathrow," Mr Khan said, calling for "a better Heathrow, not a bigger one". But Tottenham MP Mr Lammy questioned the timing of Mr Khan's decision, which came after the emergence of Conservative MP and environmental campaigner Zac Goldsmith as a potential Tory candidate for the 2016 election. "Zac Goldsmith has announced he's running and suddenly Sadiq is against it," he said, accusing Mr Khan of "playing the same Ed Miliband politics that got us nowhere". Former culture secretary Tessa Jowell said she was prepared to wait until the final report of the Airports Commission which is looking at the options for expanding London's air capacity before making up her mind. But she warned against the issue becoming "gridlocked" in government. "We can't go on forever putting this decision off because it's just too difficult," she said. Journalist Christian Wolmar said climate change should inform the decision, while Harrow West MP Gareth Thomas said new runways should be built at both Heathrow and Gatwick. Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP Diane Abbott also opposed Heathrow expansion. The candidates were also asked about the "mansion" tax on homes worth over £2m that was proposed by Labour ahead of the general election. Mr Lammy, Ms Jowell, Ms Abbott and Mr Wolmar all criticised the policy, with Ms Jowell saying that while it had been "well intentioned" it had been "emblematically disastrous" for Labour because it had caused people "anxiety" even if they weren't affected. The Aberdeen midfielder was at Hampden Park as the Scottish Premiership's 12 club captains looked forward to the start of the domestic season. "I am still watching it now in the car down," Shinnie said of his 25-yard drive against the Cypriots. "It was one that I enjoyed and one that's taken a long time to come." Shinnie scored three goals last season - and has hit the net four times since joining the Dons from Inverness Caledonian Thistle two years ago. "I've probably never scored a goal like that in my career, so to do it on that stage in a packed-out Pittodrie was something I enjoyed," said the 25-year-old. Aberdeen are looking to avoid a fourth exit in a row in the third qualifying stage of the Europa League, but Shinnie thinks they have their best chance yet to reach the play-off stage. "It would be massive," he said. "Since I have been here, we have always nearly been into this round and it has been frustrating in some of the games we went out. "Even Maribor last year, I thought we were the better team over the two legs. "But we are in a different situation this time, going over with a lead." Shinnie thinks the Aberdeen squad has better strength in depth following manager Derek McInnes' summer recruitment and that gives him added confidence that they can protect their lead on Thursday. "They were good opposition," he added. "Especially at home in Cyprus with the heat and the home atmosphere and everything else, it will be a tough game, but we know we can do it. "It is going to be a different experience from the last round - we went over there knowing we had to score and had to win. "But this one we are in front, so we don't need to score, although I think we can score. "I think they showed that we can exploit their weaknesses and there will be chances over there. "But they will be the team that will be coming out trying to attack and needing a goal."

The candidates to become Labour's nomination for London mayor have clashed over airport expansion in their first hustings debate. [NEXT_CONCEPT] Graeme Shinnie admits he keeps replaying Thursday's wonder strike that secured a 2-1 Europa League first-leg win over Apollon Limassol.

17 January 2016 Last updated at 13:45 GMT Temperatures in the area reached around minus 12 this month. He was diving into the snow to find some food - watch this clip to see how he gets on. Chris Newton, 57, was fishing off the coast at Cadgwith, Cornwall, in December 2013 when he went overboard. Sam James, the co-owner of the boat, believes the Coastguard should have called on the search and rescue helicopter earlier in the operation. The Coastguard said all of the correct procedures had been followed. A jury returned a verdict of accidental death. Mr Newton left Cadgwith on his vessel, the Amy Jane, at about 12:30 GMT on 4 December. He was expected to return five hours later. The inquest in Truro heard Mr James became increasingly anxious when he failed to return and called the Coastguard at 18:51 GMT. Falmouth Coastguard alerted the Lizard lifeboat, coastal rescue teams and all vessels in the area. The survey vessel, Triad, found Mr Newton in the water at 19:51 GMT. A helicopter was called and arrived at 20:08 GMT. Mr Newton was taken by helicopter to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro but went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at 21:10 GMT. The inquest heard Mr Newton, a former director of environment for the States of Jersey, had been out on the 3.9m (13ft) boat with Mr James several times but never alone. Giving evidence, Mr James said he thought "a helicopter would have been tasked immediately" when he reported the missing boat. James Instance, Falmouth Coastguard rescue centre manager, said they were initially dealing with "a vessel overdue". He said as soon as it was known a man was in the water the rescue helicopter was alerted and sent to the scene. John McCorquodale, inspector with the Marine Accident Investigation Branch, told the inquest it was impossible to say for certain what had led to Mr Newton's death. He said: "The boat was steered from a standing position. "If Chris had removed his hand from the tiller to do something in the main part of the boat it is possible that the engine could have moved suddenly, causing the boat to veer sharply off course and throw him overboard." Mr Newton was wearing a lifejacket but did not have a personal location beacon (PLB) or VHF radio. A jury of nine people returned the verdict of accidental death. An inquiry was carried out after a manager alleged Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust was manipulating its death rates. The Freedom of Information Commissioner has warned the NHS Trust Development Authority failure to respond to a BBC request could be contempt of court. The authority said it was having difficulty finding all the information. The independent inquiry begun in March 2014 after manager Sandra Haynes Kirkbright made the allegation. Led by judge Lucy Scott Moncrieff, it was meant to provide a swift examination into Chief Executive David Loughton's treatment of whistleblowers. Former chairman Richard Harris, a non-executive director, David Ritchie, and cancer specialist David Ferry - a consultant who revealed patient safety concerns - are among those known to have given evidence. Ms Scott Moncrieff confirmed her report was completed last March but it has yet to be published by the authority for legal reasons. The BBC made an FOI request on 27 October to find out what was holding up the report, asking for all communications between the authority and Department of Health regarding it, as well as between the authority and the trust. On 5 January, the BBC contacted the FOI commissioner after three attempts to get a response from the authority within the statutory 20 days failed. It was given a further 10 days to reply, but has yet to do so. On January 25, a spokesman for the authority said: "We have faced difficulties in locating all of the documents relevant to your request which has contributed to the delay. "We are still working to retrieve these to ensure that we can share with you as much relevant information as possible." The commissioner told the authority to provide a "substantive response" to the BBC request within 35 days, warning failure to do so may be dealt with as contempt of court. The authority said the report's publication was expected shortly and it would then consider the need for any further reviews into the running of the trust.

Everyone's been enjoying the snow this weekend - including this little squirrel in Estonia, Eastern Europe. [NEXT_CONCEPT] An angler died when he took his fishing boat out to sea alone for the first time, an inquest heard. [NEXT_CONCEPT] An NHS regulator must release details about a delayed report into a trust's treatment of whistleblowers or face possible court action.

But Sammy Birnie and husband Mike decided to instead "trash the dress" in a colourful photoshoot in Aberdeenshire woodland. They said this was to give them even more memories of their marriage. A quad bike driven by the groom covered the bride in mud, and they also sprayed each other in paint and champagne. 'Load of fun' The Banchory couple had married at the Raemoir House Hotel earlier this month, but organised the more unusual photoshoot for two weeks later at Glen Dye. Trashing the dress is a phenomenon the couple had heard about before. The new Mrs Birnie, nee Anderson, 29, a logistics co-ordinator, told BBC Scotland: "It was all my idea. It was just something different. "I just thought it looked like a load of fun. "I did not just want my dress to sit in the loft forever - I thought it would be good to make more memories. "It's not completely destroyed but it will be stained. It's at the dry cleaners. "I had a locket made from part of the dress before we did this shoot. "I still had powder paint in my hair for a day or two." Her husband, a 34-year-old car mechanic, said: "I thought it was a brilliant idea - and it was absolutely brilliant. "I enjoyed driving the quad bike - I don't think Sammy enjoyed the mud as much. "My brother came and helped - it was his quad bike. "My mum was quite disapproving to start but came around - and she loved the photos. "We will look at the photos for years to come." Photographer Logan Sangster, of Deeside Photographics, said: "It was all their idea, I think it's more of an American thing. "When they came in they also said they wanted to trash the dress. "We sat down and chatted. The wedding images were still the most important. "I did ask Sammy if she was sure as it was a beautiful dress and they are not cheap. "The reaction to the photos has been through the roof. "We've had a couple of people asking since, so watch this space." 18 November 2015 Last updated at 16:21 GMT It's something students at Bedford High in Greater Manchester have been exploring, as part of Anti-Bullying Week. They've made a special film, which tells the story of Holly, a girl struggling to cope with being bullied at school and online. Kara, who plays Holly in the film, said: "I wanted to be involved because this is really what some people have to go through." "They shouldn't have to. They are not alone at Bedford. We will stand together against bullying," Kara added. Click play to watch 'I am Holly'.

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Researchers at King's College London believe electricity can be used to strengthen a tooth by forcing minerals into the layer of enamel. They hope it will get rid of the need for drills, injections and fillings. A company has been set up to bring the technique to the dentist's chair in the next three years. Minerals such as calcium and phosphate naturally flow in and out of the tooth. Acid produced by bacteria munching on food in the mouth help leach minerals out. The group at King's apply a mineral cocktail and then use a small electric current to drive the minerals deep into the tooth. They say "Electrically Accelerated and Enhanced Remineralisation" can strengthen the tooth and reduce dental caries - areas of tooth decay. This is the launch of a company - Reminova - which will be based in Perth, Scotland. There is no device to see and due to confidentiality there has been no published evidence of the technique's effectiveness in medical journals. Prof Nigel Pitts, one of the inventors and an investor in the new company, told the BBC: "This is early stage - you don't start with the finished product - but we're excited because we think it is groundbreaking. "We have set up a company to convert it from a demonstration technology into a viable commercial product that we can put into the hands of dentists around the world." He said the technology had the potential to replace the need for many existing fillings, but could not tackle large "end-stage" cavities. "What it wont do is physically re-grow a tooth," he added. Baltasar Saucedo Estrada - known as the "dog-killer" - is alleged to be a local leader of the Zetas drugs cartel. The attack on the Casino Royale in Monterrey in August was one of the deadliest in Mexico in years. It is thought it was ordered because the owners refused to pay protection money. Mr Saucedo, 38, was detained on Thursday in a suburb of Monterrey after crashing his car as he tried to escape a police patrol, officials said. More than $1m (£640,000) had been offered for information leading to his capture. He is also accused of involvement in the murder of police officers. Nearly 20 suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack, which shocked Mexico. The Zetas are one of Mexico's most powerful and violent drugs cartels, and have been expanding their influence in recent years. Monterrey - a major industrial city close to the border with Texas in the US - has seen rising violence as the Zetas battle the rival Gulf cartel for control of territory and smuggling routes.

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It follows industrial problems at the school over the past few months. The Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) said Imelda Jordan had been appointed to the role. A group representing parents of some pupils has called for management to be stood down. The school's governors appointed Ms Jordan, a former principal at St Colm's High School, following discussions with CCMS. She will take up the post on 4 April. "CCMS, alongside the board of governors and the unions, is involved in implementing a strategic plan for the school to address issues that have been identified by staff and all parties remain committed to this," CCMS said in a statement. "CCMS is conscious of concerns that have been raised by parents regarding the impact of teacher absence on their children's learning and is anxious to address this issue as a matter of urgency to restore their confidence in the school's provision." About a third of the 70-strong teaching staff at the school were absent for a number of days last week. A group of parents have been holding regular demonstrations outside the school, where they were joined for a short period last week by about 50 pupils. The Concerned Parents Committee said the positions of the principal, vice-principal and board of governors were "untenable". The group released a statement on Tuesday night in which they said they had held meetings with political and religious representatives. The parents' committee said there had been a "breakdown of confidence, trust, respect and communication" at the school. "Managerial actions, approaches and strategies taken to date have contributed largely to the current crisis," the committee said. "It is the view of this committee that the positions of the existing principal, vice-principal and current board of governors are untenable. "And that, in order to facilitate the return of the full compliment of teaching staff, should therefore be stood down with immediate effect." The current principal, Claire White, said in a statement she would continue to "work towards a mutual resolution". In her statement, De La Salle principal Claire White said she wanted "to take this opportunity to reassure parents that we continue to remain focused on the education provision and emotional wellbeing of all our students". "I understand that this is a pivotal time for many of our students, especially those who will shortly be sitting exams." Some pupils' parents met the Children's Commissioner, Koulla Yiasouma, on Wednesday evening. Speaking ahead of the meeting, the commissioner said she was "deeply concerned about the ongoing situation at De La Salle school, and the adverse impact this is having on pupils' education and on their mental health and wellbeing". "For many of the pupils this is already a very stressful pre-exam period; to add additional pressure is simply not acceptable and obviously not in their best interests," she added. Among the 100 buildings affected are the Joe Louis sports arena, the courthouse and Wayne State University. Power went at 10.30am but was restored to some of the buildings by the afternoon, said DTE Energy company, promising more coming back later. A cause for the power outage has yet to be determined. A murder trial was said to have been paused on Tuesday morning when the lights flickered and went out, the Detroit Free Press reported. People were seen evacuating the courthouse by stairwells, while Detroit fires stations was reportedly using backup generator power. More than 1,200 inmates at a local municipal centre were placed on lockdown, and a hospital began transferring trauma patients to other facilities. And Wayne State University said on its website that multiple buildings on campus were affected but classes were running as normal.

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The Nicaraguan challenged Adrian Hernandez for the WBC World Light-Flyweight title in 2013. Cardoza has 21 wins from 32 career fights, six coming by knockout. "Expect fireworks - this is a great opportunity to get my hands on another belt and I'm not going to waste it," said unbeaten Belfast fighter Conlan. Commonwealth champion Conlan boasts a flawless record of 18 wins, 11 via knockout, and he is targeting a world title shot later in the year. "I need to get in there and get the job done. My team has really pushed me forward and we've been making some great progress over the past few months," he added. "There's some huge fights out there for me and I'm going to kick the year off with a new belt around my waist." Paddy Barnes is also on the Titanic Exhibition Centre bill, with the double Olympic bronze medallist fighting for a second time as a professional. The Romania international, 28, joined the Black Cats in 2014 and has made 18 appearances this season. Pantilimon has not played since a 3-1 defeat at Chelsea on 19 December and has fallen behind Jordan Pickford and Vito Mannone in the pecking order. He spent three years at Manchester City before joining Sunderland. The Hornets also signed Morocco forward Nordin Amrabat from Spanish side Malaga on Monday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

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The manager has been physically and emotionally drained by events at the club, including the departure of long-standing administration and ground staff. McCoist was also assured that no employees at Murray Park would be affected, only for some to later be told that they would be losing their jobs. He will now work his 12-month notice period, unless the board decide to settle his contract or put him on gardening leave. The BBC has learned that the decision has been playing on McCoist's mind for several weeks. He has grown increasingly concerned at events at the club, with several staff being made redundant in recent weeks. The accounts revealed an £8m loss for the financial year to the end of June 2014 and the directors outlined that at least £8m will be required in fresh funding from January to keep the business going for another 12 months. Derek Llambias, the former Newcastle United managing director and long-time ally of Mike Ashley, has been playing a prominent role at Ibrox ever since the Magpies and Sports Direct owner provided the club with £3m in loans. Ashley holds a stake of around 9% in Rangers International Football Club and Llambias has since been appointed to the board as a non-executive director. Yet, when Ashley took his initial shareholding in RIFC, he agreed an undertaking with the Scottish Football Association that he would not hold more than 10% and would not have influence on the board. McCoist has revealed that discussions in recent weeks on possible transfer activity in January were held with Llambias. Llambias, along with Sports Direct's Barry Leach, have been assessing the financial and staffing arrangements at Ibrox in recent weeks and been prominent around the stadium as staff were made redundant. The staff who lost their jobs were not high earners - among them were the long-standing secretary to the manager and a groundsman - and McCoist came to feel that he should hand in his own notice. He is also aware that some board members have long wanted him replaced and McCoist wanted to take the initiative himself rather than wait for others to eventually decide his fate. If the board keep him in place, McCoist is comfortable with the challenge of trying to gain promotion and remains confident he can guide the team to that ambition "He's had enough of seeing decent, honest people with Rangers in their heart losing their jobs," a source told the BBC. "The club has been haemorrhaging money and these people losing their jobs won't make a significant difference to that. "This is not him walking away. He has just handed in his notice. He needs some time out to recharge his batteries, but he will continue to help Rangers and Rangers supporters as much as he can. "If someone with Rangers in his heart feels he has to take this step then he hopes others who have been in and around events at the club in recent years will do the same. "I can't think of any other manager who has had to put up with administration, liquidation, Whyte, Green and everything else that has gone on at Rangers." McCoist has been drained by events behind the scenes at Rangers but remains emotionally committed to the club. He is also a shareholder in Rangers International Football Club. Sixteen men were charged in connection with a "minor disturbance" on Chapel Street in the early hours of 28 July. Three of the men lived locally and the rest were from Eastern Europe. The Crown Office has now dropped all charges against the Eastern European men. Only a handful of supporters attended the game from Slovenia to watch Maribor draw 1-1 with the home side. A Crown Office spokesman said: "The procurator fiscal in Aberdeen received a report concerning 10 individuals in connection with alleged offences on 29 July, 2016. "After full and thorough consideration of the facts and circumstances, the procurator fiscal decided there should be no further action." The Cobblers opened the scoring after four minutes when Diamond headed in from Danny Rose's corner. Joe Piggott could have levelled for the Hatters but he failed to convert Pelly Ruddock's cross from close-range. Marquis capped an excellent Northampton move by latching onto John-Joe O'Toole's delivery, before Sam Hoskins struck the post for the home side. Chris Wilder's side were presented with the League Two trophy on the pitch at Sixfields after the final whistle.

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As their victim was driven out to the woods, her young son left behind at home, she was sure she was going to die. Accompanied by Akhtar Dogar and Assad Hussain, two of the men found guilty at Oxford Crown Court earlier of a series of sexual assaults and rape, the woman, known as Girl A, was shown a spot in the ground. Dogar threatened to break her neck if she went to the police, claiming the spot in question was the grave of a previous victim. Prosecutors described this shocking moment as part of the "orchestration of fear" she was subjected to over a number of years by Hussain, Dogar, and his brother Anjum Dogar. Girl A was first befriended by the gang on the streets of Oxford and offered drink and drugs. She had been in care since she was a toddler, and had become addicted from an early age. She was 15 when the men started abusing her in 1999. She was driven to an address in Jackdaw Lane four or five times a week, and, in her words, "used like a piece of meat". At the age of 16, she moved to Windmill House in Headington, a staffed hostel for young homeless people, where the abuse continued for five months. She left Oxford and had a son before returning in 2005, to live in a flat in Thomas Mews. The men found her and she fell back into their world of drugs and sex parties. Hussain and the Dogar brothers were already serving prison sentences for abusing girls when they were arrested again as part of Operation Sabaton. They were jailed in 2013 as part of Operation Bullfinch, a previous inquiry into a child sex abuse ring in Oxford. Speaking after they were jailed, their victim said: "I would urge any person who is struggling or feeling trapped by any form of abuse to come forward. "I am growing in confidence each day that passes. My future now holds hope, which is something that I was unable to see before speaking out about my past. "In coming forward I have regained control of my life." Det Ch Insp Mark Glover from Thames Valley Police said he had no doubt that some of the abuse, in parks and car parks, would have been seen by members of the public but the police had no records of any crimes being reported. He said none of the men had expressed any remorse or regret for the grooming and abuse. He added that crimes of child sexual exploitation (CSE) were not confined to any one ethnic group. A subsequent serious case review found as many as 373 children may have been abused by Oxfordshire gangs since 1999. Police have said the latest court case is unlikely to be the last. The 33-year-old replaces Mark Pettini, with compatriot Mark Cosgrove remaining skipper for Championship fixtures. "Mark Pettini will be freed up from all that comes with the job," head coach Pierre de Bruyn said. "He will continue to be a vital part of the squad." McKay took 71 wickets for Leicestershire in 2016, including 56 in Championship Division Two. Former Islwyn MP Lord Kinnock led Labour from 1983 until 1992 and featured heavily in the satirical ITV show which ran for 12 years until 1996. It mimicked political figures, including ex-MEP Baroness Kinnock, the Royal family and celebrities. Both latex puppets will be auctioned in Cardiff on 18 February with a guide price of £2,000 to £3,000. Auctioneer Ben Rogers Jones said: "Spitting Image is now being seen as a seminal satirical TV show and the Kinnocks were a major feature in the programme as they represented the opposition to Margaret Thatcher's dominant power. "The political landscape was a lot different back then to how it is now."

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At the start of a critical political week, Theresa May finds herself under pressure for refusing to answer it. Did she, or did she not know that something had gone wrong with our nuclear weapons, when she asked MPs to vote to renew the costly Trident system? She wasn't in charge when the alleged misfire of the Trident missiles system took place - reportedly aiming off at Florida, rather than at its target. But as the prime minister now, when the mistake has come to light, she needs to look in charge of the facts. Governments often use "security reasons" as a way, sometimes legitimately and sometimes more out of convenience, to avoid answering questions they don't want to. On Sunday, Mrs May didn't use that reasoning, instead repeating again and again an obviously prepared answer about the Commons vote to approve Trident shortly after she took over. Plainly, she was not answering the very straightforward question from Andrew Marr. The obvious implication was that she did indeed know, but for political reasons, was simply not willing to admit it. But overnight the government seems to have decided now to resort to that answer. Business Secretary Greg Clark has been using that "security" defence as a way of avoiding the issue. But it's tricky because the government does indeed talk about weapons testing, even sending out press releases, and publicly awarding trophies to military teams when the tests go well. When, as it appears they don't and the results are kept secret, the "security" excuse sounds less convincing. So the simple "who knew" question will keep being asked. And for as long as the opposition parties keep pushing for clearer responses, ministers will keep looking like they are awkwardly, even shiftily trying to evade a straight question. The irony is that it's unlikely that information about the misfire would have sunk the government in the vote to renew Trident in the summer. The majority was secure. There would have been more debate about whether the weapons work, but it's unlikely the vote would actually have been lost. But the refusal now to answer questions over the mistake gives even more succour to the government's opponents. And the refusal to say "who knew" allows those suspicious of ministers' motives to wonder what else we don't know. Kaufhof, currently owned by Metro, owns 120 stores across Germany. Hudson's Bay (HBC), based in Toronto, bought high-end retailer Saks Fifth Avenue in 2013 for $2.14bn (£1.38bn). The deal would give Hudson's Bay more than 450 stores across four countries. HBC's Richard Baker said it been hoping to expand in Europe for some time. Mr Baker said: "We have been carefully surveying the European retail landscape for many years for a potential expansion opportunity and have watched Kaufhof build on its exceptional real estate to become the #1 department store in Germany." Retail experts say the deal could be tricky. "It's difficult for any foreigner to penetrate any developed market," Thomas Roeb, retail consultant, says. "Whenever you look, entering a mature retail market is always a risky venture." Mr Roeb also points out that department stores have been in steady decline since the early 1980s. The world's biggest retailer, Wal-Mart, moved into the German market in 1998, only to retreat in 2006, selling its 85 German stores to Metro

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Sussex Police investigated a number of complaints about two effigies of the outgoing first minister that were unveiled at the Lewes' annual event. Both effigies were withdrawn from the celebrations after protests on social media but one was later blown up. The force said it had been advised that "no criminal offence had occurred". One of the effigies showed Mr Salmond complete with a "Yes" badge, a sign saying "45%" and the Loch Ness monster looking over his shoulder. The other depicted the Scottish first minister wearing a kilt and sitting on a barrel of North Sea oil. Photographs later emerged which showed the second effigy, created by the Commercial Square Bonfire Society, being blown up in a firework display. In a statement, Sussex Police said they had "presented the complaints to the Crown Prosecution Service and it has been identified that no criminal offence occurred". "Effigies have long been a tradition at the annual event, with high-profile politicians and celebrities who have recently been in the news being featured in bonfire society processions," they continued. "The event organisers have made it clear that there was no intention to cause insult to anyone or any particular country by the choice of effigy: simply that the person chosen has been a popular media figure in the preceding 12 months." At the time, the Waterloo Bonfire Society, which produced the effigy of Mr Salmond and the Loch Ness Monster, said it had a "tradition of creating satirical" caricatures and "no wish or intention to offend". Mr Salmond questioned the judgement of those behind the effigies, but said he was more concerned about Nessie being burnt than the fate of any portrayal of himself. The Waterloo and Commercial Square bonfire societies parade through the town every year with four other societies every year. An effigy of David Cameron holding a "puppet Nick Clegg" was burned in Lewes in 2010. Other effigies in previous years have included Osama Bin Laden. The event is said to be one of the largest bonfire celebrations in the UK, with 45,000 people attending. Media playback is unsupported on your device 29 June 2015 Last updated at 18:38 BST BBC Newsline's Mark Simpson reports. Kevin Manley was awarded £3,750 after a judge ruled operators of the privately-owned Parc Prison in Bridgend failed to restore power in a reasonable time. Now a High Court judge has dismissed an appeal by owner G4S. Manley, who has mobility problems after a hip replacement, tripped and banged his head on a cupboard while the light was out, the court heard. G4S disputed the claim it had breached a duty to ensure he was "reasonably safe" in his cell. Judge Neil Bidder first heard the case at Cardiff County Court last year. He concluded power should have been restored in 20 minutes at most - but heard Manley's cell had been in darkness for nearly twice that on 4 January 2013. He ruled G4S's breach of a duty of care caused Manley an injury. Mr Justice Lewis analysed the case at a High Court hearing in Cardiff in July and dismissed G4S's appeal in a written ruling published on Friday. The judge did not say why Manley was in jail or give his age.

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