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Media playback is not supported on this device O'Sullivan crushed Barry Hawkins 10-1 to win his sixth Masters title after taking over eight months out from playing in major events. His break came after losing to eventual winner Stuart Bingham in the last eight of the World Championship in April. "I just want to enjoy this week and try and peak for the Worlds and have a good run," said the 40-year-old. It is the first time O'Sullivan has confirmed he plans to play in snooker's showpiece event, which runs in Sheffield from 16 April to 2 May. Media playback is not supported on this device He returned in December for the German Masters qualifying, but failed to make it through to the main stages after suffering a shock defeat by Stuart Carrington. Earlier this month, O'Sullivan won the minor Championship League, before his success at Alexandra Palace. "Sheffield is going to be a completely different animal. It's 17 days and you have to hold it together so much more," the Englishman added. "There's only so many tournaments you've got in you, so as you get towards 40 you've got to start trying to savour these moments. It's just good to be playing." Stephen Hendry, who retired in 2012, holds the record for world titles with seven. Media playback is not supported on this device

Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he intends to challenge for a sixth world title at the Crucible.

media playback is not supported on this device sullivan crushed barry hawkins 10-1 to win his sixth masters title after taking over eight months out from playing in major events his break came after losing to eventual winner stuart bingham in the last eight of the world championship in april just want to enjoy this week and try and peak for the worlds and have good run said the 40-year-old it is the first time sullivan has confirmed he plans to play in snooker showpiece event which runs in sheffield from 16 april to may media playback is not supported on this device he returned in december for the german masters qualifying but failed to make it through to the main stages after suffering shock defeat by stuart carrington earlier this month sullivan won the minor championship league before his success at alexandra palace sheffield is going to be completely different animal it 17 days and you have to hold it together so much more the englishman added there only so many tournaments you ve got in you so as you get towards 40 you ve got to start trying to savour these moments it just good to be playing stephen hendry who retired in 2012 holds the record for world titles with seven media playback is not supported on this device

_START_ Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he intends to challenge for a sixth world title at the Crucible. _END_

Media playback is unsupported on your device 20 April 2015 Last updated at 06:33 BST Four viewers from Glasgow got the chance to put questions to SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon. They tested her on subjects like why the SNP wants more power in Westminster; whether the SNP wants another referendum on Scottish independence; and the challenges facing women in politics today. Ms Sturgeon also had to answer the question: why do politicians sometimes dodge questions in interviews?

In the run-up to the General Election on May 7, Newsround viewers have been sending their questions in for each of the main party leaders.

media playback is unsupported on your device 20 april 2015 last updated at 06:33 bst four viewers from glasgow got the chance to put questions to snp leader nicola sturgeon they tested her on subjects like why the snp wants more power in westminster whether the snp wants another referendum on scottish independence and the challenges facing women in politics today ms sturgeon also had to answer the question why do politicians sometimes dodge questions in interviews

_START_ In the run-up to the General Election on May 7, Newsround viewers have been sending their questions in for each of the main party leaders. _END_

Improved school standards, new NHS treatments and 100,000 apprenticeships were among six election pledges for prosperity unveiled by Carwyn Jones. He also promised free childcare and help for older people selling homes to pay for care if Labour wins in May. Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies said they would "scarcely paper over the cracks" after 17 years of Labour rule. Mr Jones said Labour was offering "a helping hand for parents, breathing space for small business, continuing improvement in schools, the latest treatments for the sick and fairness for the older generation". The six Labour promises include: "In 2011, I promised the people of Wales a decade of delivery," he said. "I said that despite the record cuts to our budget, we would fulfil the promises we made to steer the country through tough times. "We are half way through that journey and on the promises we made in the last election, we did deliver. "Today I set out six new promises. Welsh Labour's pledges to the people of Wales." Responding for the Conservatives, Mr Davies claimed Labour were stealing some of his party's policies, adding: "These pledges will scarcely paper over the cracks, as the gap between Labour's rhetoric and its results continues to grow. "Whilst Carwyn Jones talks of a decade of delivery, the people of Wales aren't naïve; all Labour have delivered is disappointment. "Under Labour, Wales endures the lowest take-home pay in the UK; spending on frontline health services has been cut by a billion pounds since 2011; and despite moderate improvements in GCSE results, they remain worse than those in England. "So much for ambition and prosperity." This is Labour's pitch for another five years in office - another five years to add to the 17 the party has already spent in power since devolution began. Somehow, Mr Jones must convince voters to give him more time. The pledge to create a new treatment fund follows a huge row in the assembly over funding the NHS. Opponents say Labour has cut spending, and the Tories want to see a dedicated fund for paying for cancer treatment. Labour says it has protected the budget - and claims setting aside money for cancer care would penalise patients suffering from other conditions. The 100,000 apprenticeships isn't drastically more than the number the Welsh government is creating now - 93,000 so far since the last election, one minister says. But industry insiders say if Labour maintains a steady supply of apprentice places - and the funding required - then that would be welcomed. And the schools pledge will be important to Carwyn Jones. He promised to protect funding for schools when he was elected Welsh Labour leader. But opponents say Labour has presided over a slide in standards in the classroom.

Labour needs another five years in power to complete a "decade of delivery", the first minister has said.

improved school standards new nhs treatments and 100 000 apprenticeships were among six election pledges for prosperity unveiled by carwyn jones he also promised free childcare and help for older people selling homes to pay for care if labour wins in may welsh tory leader andrew rt davies said they would scarcely paper over the cracks after 17 years of labour rule mr jones said labour was offering helping hand for parents breathing space for small business continuing improvement in schools the latest treatments for the sick and fairness for the older generation the six labour promises include in 2011 promised the people of wales decade of delivery he said said that despite the record cuts to our budget we would fulfil the promises we made to steer the country through tough times we are half way through that journey and on the promises we made in the last election we did deliver today set out six new promises welsh labour pledges to the people of wales responding for the conservatives mr davies claimed labour were stealing some of his party policies adding these pledges will scarcely paper over the cracks as the gap between labour rhetoric and its results continues to grow whilst carwyn jones talks of decade of delivery the people of wales aren naïve all labour have delivered is disappointment under labour wales endures the lowest take-home pay in the uk spending on frontline health services has been cut by billion pounds since 2011 and despite moderate improvements in gcse results they remain worse than those in england so much for ambition and prosperity this is labour pitch for another five years in office another five years to add to the 17 the party has already spent in power since devolution began somehow mr jones must convince voters to give him more time the pledge to create new treatment fund follows huge row in the assembly over funding the nhs opponents say labour has cut spending and the tories want to see dedicated fund for paying for cancer treatment labour says it has protected the budget and claims setting aside money for cancer care would penalise patients suffering from other conditions the 100 000 apprenticeships isn drastically more than the number the welsh government is creating now 93 000 so far since the last election one minister says but industry insiders say if labour maintains steady supply of apprentice places and the funding required then that would be welcomed and the schools pledge will be important to carwyn jones he promised to protect funding for schools when he was elected welsh labour leader but opponents say labour has presided over slide in standards in the classroom.

_START_ Labour needs another five years in power to complete a "decade of delivery", the first minister has said. _END_

Just before 21:00 GMT, a man armed with a knife went into a bookmakers on the Grosvenor Road and threatened a member of staff. He then produced a suspected firearm and threatened a second staff member before making off empty handed. A man, also armed with a suspected firearm, robbed an off-license on the Springfield Road just after 22:00 GMT. He made off with a sum of money and a quantity of cigarettes. Police believe he may also have been carrying a knife.

Police are investigating a possible link between two armed robberies in west Belfast on Saturday night.

just before 21:00 gmt man armed with knife went into bookmakers on the grosvenor road and threatened member of staff he then produced suspected firearm and threatened second staff member before making off empty handed man also armed with suspected firearm robbed an off-license on the springfield road just after 22:00 gmt he made off with sum of money and quantity of cigarettes police believe he may also have been carrying knife.

_START_ Police are investigating a possible link between two armed robberies in west Belfast on Saturday night. _END_

Media playback is not supported on this device Inspired by full-back Sam Tomkins, Wigan eased to a 22-0 lead at half-time through tries from Dan Sarginson, Tomkins and two from Josh Charnley. Luke Gale and Ben Crooks crossed for Tigers in the second half, either side of Dom Manfredi's controversial score. Wigan remain on course for a record 20th Challenge Cup and will face Super League leaders Hull in the last four. Saturday's draw also pitted Warrington Wolves against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, with the ties to be played on 29-30 July. Castleford had won their previous three Challenge Cup visits to Wigan, last losing in the cup at Wigan in 1948. Tigers had edged the territory in the first half but Warriors repeatedly broke decisively to take a commanding lead. The visitors had hope when Gale crossed but any faint hopes of a comeback were dashed when Manfredi's try was awarded. The on-field official initially ruled that Manfredi had touched down, when racing onto a through kick that was poorly dealt with by Tigers. The video referee assessed multiple replays but did not find sufficient evidence to overturn the original decision. The officials needed technology to assess Crooks' late consolation for Castleford too, but correctly judged that he had touched down before going out of play. Wigan: S Tomkins; Charnley, Sarginson, Gildart, Manfredi; Williams, Smith; Mossop, Powell, Flower, Sutton, Isa, O'Loughlin. Replacements: J Tomkins, Tautai, Burke, Bretherton. Castleford: Dorn; Monaghan, Crooks, Minikin, Solomona; Millington, Gale; Jewitt, McShane, Patrick, Moors, McMeeken, Massey. Replacements: Milner, Tickle, Holmes, Cook. Referee: Chris Campbell

Wigan Warriors reached the Challenge Cup semi-finals after a clinical first-half display against Castleford Tigers.

media playback is not supported on this device inspired by full-back sam tomkins wigan eased to 22-0 lead at half-time through tries from dan sarginson tomkins and two from josh charnley luke gale and ben crooks crossed for tigers in the second half either side of dom manfredi controversial score wigan remain on course for record 20th challenge cup and will face super league leaders hull in the last four saturday draw also pitted warrington wolves against wakefield trinity wildcats with the ties to be played on 29-30 july castleford had won their previous three challenge cup visits to wigan last losing in the cup at wigan in 1948 tigers had edged the territory in the first half but warriors repeatedly broke decisively to take commanding lead the visitors had hope when gale crossed but any faint hopes of comeback were dashed when manfredi try was awarded the on-field official initially ruled that manfredi had touched down when racing onto through kick that was poorly dealt with by tigers the video referee assessed multiple replays but did not find sufficient evidence to overturn the original decision the officials needed technology to assess crooks late consolation for castleford too but correctly judged that he had touched down before going out of play wigan tomkins charnley sarginson gildart manfredi williams smith mossop powell flower sutton isa loughlin replacements tomkins tautai burke bretherton castleford dorn monaghan crooks minikin solomona millington gale jewitt mcshane patrick moors mcmeeken massey replacements milner tickle holmes cook referee chris campbell

_START_ Wigan Warriors reached the Challenge Cup semi-finals after a clinical first-half display against Castleford Tigers. _END_

It is the second time the Chronext store on Piccadilly has been targeted in six months. Four raiders smashed their way through the windows of the Piccadilly store just before 11:00 GMT before making off on two mopeds. A Met Police spokesman said the gang "made off from the scene with a quantity of goods". According to the shop's owners, a security guard had tried to fend off the gang until they "slammed the door with an axe". It is understood a pedestrian who attempted to stop the raid was nearly hit with the axe. There are no reported injuries. Officers from the Flying Squad attended but the robbers had already fled. No arrests have been made. In August the same store was targeted by a gang of armed moped thieves who were tackled to the ground by police who were lying in wait following a tip off. The gang, armed with knives and an axe, caused more than £100,000 of damage to the shop. Four Met officers were injured during the raid. In November, four men were jailed over the raid.

An axe-wielding moped gang robbed a central London luxury watch store in a smash and grab raid.

it is the second time the chronext store on piccadilly has been targeted in six months four raiders smashed their way through the windows of the piccadilly store just before 11:00 gmt before making off on two mopeds met police spokesman said the gang made off from the scene with quantity of goods according to the shop owners security guard had tried to fend off the gang until they slammed the door with an axe it is understood pedestrian who attempted to stop the raid was nearly hit with the axe there are no reported injuries officers from the flying squad attended but the robbers had already fled no arrests have been made in august the same store was targeted by gang of armed moped thieves who were tackled to the ground by police who were lying in wait following tip off the gang armed with knives and an axe caused more than â£100 000 of damage to the shop four met officers were injured during the raid in november four men were jailed over the raid.

_START_ An axe-wielding moped gang robbed a central London luxury watch store in a smash and grab raid. _END_

Transport for London (TfL) and Uber are seeking guidance on whether the company's smartphones are considered meters, which are outlawed for private hire vehicles. The phones use GPS and external servers to calculate the cost of a journey. A ruling is to be delivered later, but Uber said the outcome would not affect its ability to operate in London. Originally scheduled to last two days, the case finished early, on Monday, with a judgement reserved until a later date. The app-based company allows users to order cars via their smartphones, which often arrive within minutes and can cost a fraction of the price of a black cab. It operates in Birmingham, Manchester, Merseyside, Newcastle, Leeds, Bristol and Sheffield in the UK, and in 60 countries across the world. London Mayor Boris Johnson said it would be "nuts" to ban the technology behind the app and called for black cabs and private hire companies to work together and "find a balance" for the benefit of the capital. TfL's barrister Martin Chamberlain said the point of law Mr Justice Ouseley at the High Court must decide was "narrow but difficult". He said the organisation had not considered the smartphone app unlawful from the outset, but that TfL needed clarification from the court as the point was "arguable". Mr Chamberlain added: "TfL has formed a view. If the court takes a different view TfL intends to ensure the law as declared by this court is properly enforced." A spokesman for Uber said: "We are looking forward to getting binding clarity on this issue in the High Court." Uber London Ltd, the Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association (LTDA) and Licensed Private Hire Car Association (LPHCA) will give their responses in the hearing. The LTDA is asking the judge to rule that using a smartphone is unlawful as it said along with apps they operate as taximeters and it is not necessary for them to be "physically" attached to a vehicle to break the law. LPHCA supports the LTDA's position, saying the app "is an attempt to circumvent the statutory prohibition on the use of a taximeter".

The system used in London by app-based taxi service Uber has been called into question in the High Court.

transport for london tfl and uber are seeking guidance on whether the company smartphones are considered meters which are outlawed for private hire vehicles the phones use gps and external servers to calculate the cost of journey ruling is to be delivered later but uber said the outcome would not affect its ability to operate in london originally scheduled to last two days the case finished early on monday with judgement reserved until later date the app-based company allows users to order cars via their smartphones which often arrive within minutes and can cost fraction of the price of black cab it operates in birmingham manchester merseyside newcastle leeds bristol and sheffield in the uk and in 60 countries across the world london mayor boris johnson said it would be nuts to ban the technology behind the app and called for black cabs and private hire companies to work together and find balance for the benefit of the capital tfl barrister martin chamberlain said the point of law mr justice ouseley at the high court must decide was narrow but difficult he said the organisation had not considered the smartphone app unlawful from the outset but that tfl needed clarification from the court as the point was arguable mr chamberlain added tfl has formed view if the court takes different view tfl intends to ensure the law as declared by this court is properly enforced spokesman for uber said we are looking forward to getting binding clarity on this issue in the high court uber london ltd the licensed taxi drivers association ltda and licensed private hire car association lphca will give their responses in the hearing the ltda is asking the judge to rule that using smartphone is unlawful as it said along with apps they operate as taximeters and it is not necessary for them to be physically attached to vehicle to break the law lphca supports the ltda position saying the app is an attempt to circumvent the statutory prohibition on the use of taximeter .

_START_ The system used in London by app-based taxi service Uber has been called into question in the High Court. _END_

The popular doctor was taken to a Dublin hospital but died on Saturday. Kawasaki rider Sheils took victory in the Open and Grand Final events, with William Dunlop second in both races. Dunlop won the Supersport outing, with Derek McGee, Sam Wilson and Paul Jordan also taking victories at the meeting. Mullingar man McGee won the Supertwins, Wilson was the 250/400cc victor and Jordan was the 125cc winner. Jordan, from Magherafelt, took the flag from Ballymoney riders Paul Robinson and Sam Dunlop at the north County Dublin course. Alan Bonner and John Walsh were podium finishers in the two 'big bike' races, with Michael Dunlop fourth in the feature event on his BMW Superstock, after retiring in the Open class. BikeBits NI Kawasaki runner Sheils enjoyed an advantage of less than half a second over William Dunlop in the Open race, with third place going to the impressive Bonner. In the feature Grand Final, Sheils made a flying start from pole and gradually edged away at the front from William Dunlop, who was riding a 1000cc machine for the first time since his accident at the TT, which left the Ballymoney rider with a broken rib. At the finish, Sheils had more than four seconds to spare over Dunlop, who was clear of Walsh in third. The Dunlop brothers now turn their attention to next week's Southern 100 races on the Isle of Man. In the Supersports, Yamaha-mounted William Dunlop held off a determined challenge from McGee, who was riding his own Yamaha machine after splitting from Wilson Craig Racing last week.

Derek Sheils clinched a double at the Skerries road races which were overshadowed by the death of travelling medic Doctor John Hinds following an accident during practice on Friday.

the popular doctor was taken to dublin hospital but died on saturday kawasaki rider sheils took victory in the open and grand final events with william dunlop second in both races dunlop won the supersport outing with derek mcgee sam wilson and paul jordan also taking victories at the meeting mullingar man mcgee won the supertwins wilson was the 250/400cc victor and jordan was the 125cc winner jordan from magherafelt took the flag from ballymoney riders paul robinson and sam dunlop at the north county dublin course alan bonner and john walsh were podium finishers in the two big bike races with michael dunlop fourth in the feature event on his bmw superstock after retiring in the open class bikebits ni kawasaki runner sheils enjoyed an advantage of less than half second over william dunlop in the open race with third place going to the impressive bonner in the feature grand final sheils made flying start from pole and gradually edged away at the front from william dunlop who was riding 1000cc machine for the first time since his accident at the tt which left the ballymoney rider with broken rib at the finish sheils had more than four seconds to spare over dunlop who was clear of walsh in third the dunlop brothers now turn their attention to next week southern 100 races on the isle of man in the supersports yamaha-mounted william dunlop held off determined challenge from mcgee who was riding his own yamaha machine after splitting from wilson craig racing last week.

_START_ Derek Sheils clinched a double at the Skerries road races which were overshadowed by the death of travelling medic Doctor John Hinds following an accident during practice on Friday. _END_

Scottish Power believes its coal-fired station, Longannet in Fife, is at a serious disadvantage to English-based suppliers which can more easily tap into the network. Here we look at what the National Grid is, where it is based and why it is harder for Scotland to connect to it. The National Grid is Britain's transmission system for electricity. In order to get from power stations to homes and businesses around the country, energy passes through the grid's pylons and cables. It has been operating since 1933, when it first started carrying electricity across the countries and into homes. By 1946, 80% of households were connected to the grid by pre-wired electricity supplies in houses. In the 1950s, construction began on a new "super grid", which included new 42-metre pylons and more than 4,500 new transmission lines. Today, National Grid plc is the company appointed by Ofgem to manage Britain's grid and the entirely separate network of gas pipelines. It owns and maintains the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales. Scotland has its own electricity networks, run by SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy) and SP Energy Networks. The grid is UK-wide, so that if a local power station breaks down, another can supply power to its area. There are two control centres - one for the northern half of Britain, and the other for the southern half. Their exact locations are a secret. It is also linked by interconnectors to France, the Netherlands and Northern Ireland, which means that countries that have a surplus of electricity can send it to ones that are lacking. Generators are the device at the centre of most power stations that convert mechanical power into electrical power. In order to be connected to the National Grid, generators have to pay a transmission charge - but the charge varies depending on location. Those generators that are far from the main centre of demand will be charged more more because it costs more to transport the energy further - maintaining long power lines requires more maintenance. The further the plant is from London and the South East - the most densely populated areas - the higher the charges. The aim of the higher fees is to encourage power companies to invest in generation capacity where it's most needed. But it is not always easy to build plants in the areas with lowest transmission charges, as Paul Younger, professor of Energy Engineering at the University of Glasgow, explains. He told the BBC: "Ironically, getting planning permission for power generation close to densely-populated areas is very difficult, so National Grid is trying to force things one way, where planning policies are trying to force them the other." Electricity is sent through the National Grid cables at very high voltages - between 132,000 and 400,000. It benefits National Grid to not have to keep investing in reinforcing the high-voltage grid necessary to transport the power long distances. That's why Southern English generators pay reduced charges - and sometimes they even receive payments. This is unlike most of Europe, where generators pay a flat fee to connect to the rest of the grid. Longannet, a Fife power station that burns coal to produce electricity for the grid, pays about £40m a year just to be connected to the National Grid purely because of its location. It is relatively far from the centres of highest demand. Suppliers - energy companies such as Scottish Power - also pay charges to take power from the network and supply it to their customers. According to Ofgem, this accounts for about 4% of a household energy bill. Its owners Scottish Power says it is very important. They insist that Fife's Longannet power station, the second largest in the UK, might have to close because of the £40m annual fee it pays to connect to the National Grid. Scottish Power, which supplies electricity and gas to UK homes and businesses, said this puts it at a disadvantage when competing with UK plants. This year, the UK government is running the first "capacity market auction", where suppliers bid to guarantee electricity generation for the winter of 2018/19. But Scottish Power has decided not to enter the Longannet plant, saying that financial changes need to be made or the plant will have to close. In July, Ofgem said it was going to change the way it calculated what generators pay to use the electricity transmission network. It said: "Analysis indicates the changes will lead to a more efficient system which will benefit customers." The changes are not due to come into effect until 1 April 2016 - but Ofgem say that their updated methodology will reduce the north and south divide in transmission charges. In the short term, Scotland's energy minister Fergus Ewing wants more urgent action. He claims Longannet is being priced out of the market. Longannet powers about two million homes - so if it closes, Scotland's power supply will be affected. Prof Younger said: "At a stroke it would remove the supply of about 25% of all electricity consumed in Scotland, which would make it very difficult to keep the lights on when the wind isn't blowing, without increasing reliance on power imports from England - for which there is not sufficient inter-connector capacity on the National Grid anyway."

The owners of Scotland's largest power plant say its future is uncertain because of the £40m annual fee it has to pay to be connected to the National Grid.

scottish power believes its coal-fired station longannet in fife is at serious disadvantage to english-based suppliers which can more easily tap into the network here we look at what the national grid is where it is based and why it is harder for scotland to connect to it the national grid is britain transmission system for electricity in order to get from power stations to homes and businesses around the country energy passes through the grid pylons and cables it has been operating since 1933 when it first started carrying electricity across the countries and into homes by 1946 80% of households were connected to the grid by pre-wired electricity supplies in houses in the 1950s construction began on new super grid which included new 42-metre pylons and more than 500 new transmission lines today national grid plc is the company appointed by ofgem to manage britain grid and the entirely separate network of gas pipelines it owns and maintains the high-voltage electricity transmission network in england and wales scotland has its own electricity networks run by sse scottish and southern energy and sp energy networks the grid is uk-wide so that if local power station breaks down another can supply power to its area there are two control centres one for the northern half of britain and the other for the southern half their exact locations are secret it is also linked by interconnectors to france the netherlands and northern ireland which means that countries that have surplus of electricity can send it to ones that are lacking generators are the device at the centre of most power stations that convert mechanical power into electrical power in order to be connected to the national grid generators have to pay transmission charge but the charge varies depending on location those generators that are far from the main centre of demand will be charged more more because it costs more to transport the energy further maintaining long power lines requires more maintenance the further the plant is from london and the south east the most densely populated areas the higher the charges the aim of the higher fees is to encourage power companies to invest in generation capacity where it most needed but it is not always easy to build plants in the areas with lowest transmission charges as paul younger professor of energy engineering at the university of glasgow explains he told the bbc ironically getting planning permission for power generation close to densely-populated areas is very difficult so national grid is trying to force things one way where planning policies are trying to force them the other electricity is sent through the national grid cables at very high voltages between 132 000 and 400 000 it benefits national grid to not have to keep investing in reinforcing the high-voltage grid necessary to transport the power long distances that why southern english generators pay reduced charges and sometimes they even receive payments this is unlike most of europe where generators pay flat fee to connect to the rest of the grid longannet fife power station that burns coal to produce electricity for the grid pays about â£40m year just to be connected to the national grid purely because of its location it is relatively far from the centres of highest demand suppliers energy companies such as scottish power also pay charges to take power from the network and supply it to their customers according to ofgem this accounts for about 4% of household energy bill its owners scottish power says it is very important they insist that fife longannet power station the second largest in the uk might have to close because of the â£40m annual fee it pays to connect to the national grid scottish power which supplies electricity and gas to uk homes and businesses said this puts it at disadvantage when competing with uk plants this year the uk government is running the first capacity market auction where suppliers bid to guarantee electricity generation for the winter of 2018/19 but scottish power has decided not to enter the longannet plant saying that financial changes need to be made or the plant will have to close in july ofgem said it was going to change the way it calculated what generators pay to use the electricity transmission network it said analysis indicates the changes will lead to more efficient system which will benefit customers the changes are not due to come into effect until april 2016 but ofgem say that their updated methodology will reduce the north and south divide in transmission charges in the short term scotland energy minister fergus ewing wants more urgent action he claims longannet is being priced out of the market longannet powers about two million homes so if it closes scotland power supply will be affected prof younger said at stroke it would remove the supply of about 25% of all electricity consumed in scotland which would make it very difficult to keep the lights on when the wind isn blowing without increasing reliance on power imports from england for which there is not sufficient inter-connector capacity on the national grid anyway

_START_ The owners of Scotland's largest power plant say its future is uncertain because of the £40m annual fee it has to pay to be connected to the National Grid. _END_

The Communities and Local Government Committee called it "extremely concerning" that detection systems were "still at an early stage". It also said councils could be left out of pocket by changes. Ministers insisted strong IT systems were in place for the new benefit, which they say will cut benefit fraud. Universal Credit will replace benefits including income support and housing benefit with a single payment. The first trial of the system begins on 29 April in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. Millions of existing benefit claimants will be transferred onto the new system over a period of about four years, with the expectation that most people will apply for them and manage them online. Ministers say Universal Credit will increase incentives to work, reduce in-work poverty and simplify the system. But in its report the committee said the Department for Work and Pensions "must provide swift assurance that the transition to Universal Credit will not leave the benefit system vulnerable to fraud". Its chairman, Labour MP Clive Betts, said: "We heard evidence that ICT systems for fraud detection within Universal Credit were still at an early stage in their development. This is extremely concerning given the advanced state of implementation. "The government must act to provide assurance that the benefit system will not be left vulnerable to fraud either during or after the transition. And it must do so urgently." The MPs also raised concerns over plans to provide Universal Credit money to be used for housing direct to claimants - rather than housing associations or councils - suggesting that this could lead to rent arrears. Mr Betts said: "The government has promised a great deal. It has provided assurances that the reforms will not undermine the financial viability of housing associations. "It has promised guidelines for local authorities on how 'vulnerable' tenants - who will have their rent paid to their landlord - will be identified. "It has promised an arrears trigger that will switch payments back to landlords when arrears reach a given level. It has promised to take into account the results of the Direct Payment pilots, which show increased levels of rent arrears, before the rollout of direct payments nationwide. These promises are welcome but must be speedily fulfilled." Changes which came into place on 1 April, including a cap of £26,000 of benefits per household and payment reductions for those deemed to have a "spare bedroom", would "add to pressures on family budgets and local authority and housing association collection rates", the MPs said. They called for more "joined-up thinking" by government departments to ensure the changes were as trouble-free as possible. A Department for Work and Pensions spokesman said: "Universal Credit will cut benefit fraud by £200m a year and we are confident that our IT systems will be strong enough to protect us from the threat of fraud. "We have been running pilot projects with local authorities to ensure that those people who can't manage with monthly or direct payments get the support they need." But shadow minister Stephen Timms said the government had failed to heed warnings about the time needed to create the Universal Credit system. He said: "It now appears that the fraud defences haven't been built, even though the first claims will be processed this month. The consequences could be dire."

The government must give a "swift assurance" that the introduction of Universal Credit will not cause a rise in benefit fraud, MPs have said.

the communities and local government committee called it extremely concerning that detection systems were still at an early stage it also said councils could be left out of pocket by changes ministers insisted strong it systems were in place for the new benefit which they say will cut benefit fraud universal credit will replace benefits including income support and housing benefit with single payment the first trial of the system begins on 29 april in ashton-under-lyne greater manchester millions of existing benefit claimants will be transferred onto the new system over period of about four years with the expectation that most people will apply for them and manage them online ministers say universal credit will increase incentives to work reduce in-work poverty and simplify the system but in its report the committee said the department for work and pensions must provide swift assurance that the transition to universal credit will not leave the benefit system vulnerable to fraud its chairman labour mp clive betts said we heard evidence that ict systems for fraud detection within universal credit were still at an early stage in their development this is extremely concerning given the advanced state of implementation the government must act to provide assurance that the benefit system will not be left vulnerable to fraud either during or after the transition and it must do so urgently the mps also raised concerns over plans to provide universal credit money to be used for housing direct to claimants rather than housing associations or councils suggesting that this could lead to rent arrears mr betts said the government has promised great deal it has provided assurances that the reforms will not undermine the financial viability of housing associations it has promised guidelines for local authorities on how vulnerable tenants who will have their rent paid to their landlord will be identified it has promised an arrears trigger that will switch payments back to landlords when arrears reach given level it has promised to take into account the results of the direct payment pilots which show increased levels of rent arrears before the rollout of direct payments nationwide these promises are welcome but must be speedily fulfilled changes which came into place on april including cap of â£26 000 of benefits per household and payment reductions for those deemed to have spare bedroom would add to pressures on family budgets and local authority and housing association collection rates the mps said they called for more joined-up thinking by government departments to ensure the changes were as trouble-free as possible department for work and pensions spokesman said universal credit will cut benefit fraud by â£200m year and we are confident that our it systems will be strong enough to protect us from the threat of fraud we have been running pilot projects with local authorities to ensure that those people who can manage with monthly or direct payments get the support they need but shadow minister stephen timms said the government had failed to heed warnings about the time needed to create the universal credit system he said it now appears that the fraud defences haven been built even though the first claims will be processed this month the consequences could be dire

_START_ The government must give a "swift assurance" that the introduction of Universal Credit will not cause a rise in benefit fraud, MPs have said. _END_

The standing committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, is reviewing a draft law replacing the death penalty with life imprisonment for nine crimes, including illegal fundraising and smuggling weapons, the official news agency Xinhua reports. Praising the move, an article in the Global Times says a "trend of reducing the use of the death penalty in China is clear". It argues that while there is a "basic social consensus that China should not immediately abolish the death penalty", the country should "push toward this direction in a gradual way". An editorial in the paper's Chinese edition concedes that the move has led to fears among online commentators that it may lead to more crime, but insists this is unjustified. "This is only an impression that is not supported by statistics," the paper argues. It adds that phasing out capital punishment is backed by a "social consensus" in China as well as a wider global tendency. "This is a reform and we need to have the courage to move forward," it says. "It would be too timid of us if we were unable to catch up on this aspect of the law." The Beijing News predicts that the death penalty will be abolished for further non-violent crimes. "There are still 46 offences that are punishable by death," it says. "The abolition of the death penalty requires careful planning and China has a long way to go." A legal expert interviewed by the Beijing Times says that the number of executions has already fallen to such a degree that capital punishment is effectively restricted to cases of murder, robbery and sexual assault. The NPC is also reportedly reviewing a draft law to set up a new anti-terrorism intelligence gathering centre. According to the Global Times, the new body will "coordinate and streamline intelligence gathering in the field". Pan Zhiping , a professor at Xinjiang University's Central Asia Research Centre, tells the South China Morning Post that China's "intelligence gathering is still lacking, and we need to do more work on that". Reports that Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung is seeking Indian co-operation in oil exploration in the South China Sea have raised eyebrows in the Chinese press. Several media outlets criticise Vietnam for "inconsistency" for making the apparent foray just as Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi arrived in Hanoi on Monday for talks to "push for further co-operation and properly manage maritime disputes", according to Xinhua. Ties between China and Vietnam are strained by territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Anti-China protests erupted in Vietnam in May after Beijing moved an oil rig into waters also claimed by Vietnam. China has since said it has removed the oil rig. Mr Nguyen reportedly suggested during his visit to Delhi that Vietnam and India may join hands in oil exploration in the area. An article in the overseas edition of the People's Daily criticises the move, and especially the fact that it coincided with Mr Yang's visit to Hanoi. "Vietnam's conflicting actions show its government's inconsistency in dealing with Beijing over the South China Sea issue," it says, and chides Hanoi for "thinking that it can contain China with other big countries". "Playing tricks will not solve the maritime disputes," the paper warns. "Instead it will hurt the relationship between Beijing and Hanoi and will even delay Vietnam's long-term development. It is time for Vietnam to show its sincerity." An analyst tells the Shenzhen Satellite TV the incident is particularly painful after China showed "goodwill" to Vietnam by "retreating" from the oil rig". "The oil rig is in Chinese territory, but China has taken the feelings of Vietnam into consideration. "As such, Hanoi should sincerely respond to Beijing's goodwill through its actions," he argues. "Instead, it wants to bring India into the picture of territorial dispute." BBC Monitoring reports and analyses news from TV, radio, web and print media around the world. For more reports from BBC Monitoring, click here. You can follow BBC Monitoring on Twitter and Facebook.

Media welcome a proposal by the Chinese authorities to abolish the death penalty for some crimes, saying it shows the country is moving away from capital punishment.

the standing committee of the national people congress npc china top legislature is reviewing draft law replacing the death penalty with life imprisonment for nine crimes including illegal fundraising and smuggling weapons the official news agency xinhua reports praising the move an article in the global times says trend of reducing the use of the death penalty in china is clear it argues that while there is basic social consensus that china should not immediately abolish the death penalty the country should push toward this direction in gradual way an editorial in the paper chinese edition concedes that the move has led to fears among online commentators that it may lead to more crime but insists this is unjustified this is only an impression that is not supported by statistics the paper argues it adds that phasing out capital punishment is backed by social consensus in china as well as wider global tendency this is reform and we need to have the courage to move forward it says it would be too timid of us if we were unable to catch up on this aspect of the law the beijing news predicts that the death penalty will be abolished for further non-violent crimes there are still 46 offences that are punishable by death it says the abolition of the death penalty requires careful planning and china has long way to go legal expert interviewed by the beijing times says that the number of executions has already fallen to such degree that capital punishment is effectively restricted to cases of murder robbery and sexual assault the npc is also reportedly reviewing draft law to set up new anti-terrorism intelligence gathering centre according to the global times the new body will coordinate and streamline intelligence gathering in the field pan zhiping professor at xinjiang university central asia research centre tells the south china morning post that china intelligence gathering is still lacking and we need to do more work on that reports that vietnamese prime minister nguyen tan dung is seeking indian co-operation in oil exploration in the south china sea have raised eyebrows in the chinese press several media outlets criticise vietnam for inconsistency for making the apparent foray just as chinese state councillor yang jiechi arrived in hanoi on monday for talks to push for further co-operation and properly manage maritime disputes according to xinhua ties between china and vietnam are strained by territorial disputes in the south china sea anti-china protests erupted in vietnam in may after beijing moved an oil rig into waters also claimed by vietnam china has since said it has removed the oil rig mr nguyen reportedly suggested during his visit to delhi that vietnam and india may join hands in oil exploration in the area an article in the overseas edition of the people daily criticises the move and especially the fact that it coincided with mr yang visit to hanoi vietnam conflicting actions show its government inconsistency in dealing with beijing over the south china sea issue it says and chides hanoi for thinking that it can contain china with other big countries playing tricks will not solve the maritime disputes the paper warns instead it will hurt the relationship between beijing and hanoi and will even delay vietnam long-term development it is time for vietnam to show its sincerity an analyst tells the shenzhen satellite tv the incident is particularly painful after china showed goodwill to vietnam by retreating from the oil rig the oil rig is in chinese territory but china has taken the feelings of vietnam into consideration as such hanoi should sincerely respond to beijing goodwill through its actions he argues instead it wants to bring india into the picture of territorial dispute bbc monitoring reports and analyses news from tv radio web and print media around the world for more reports from bbc monitoring click here you can follow bbc monitoring on twitter and facebook.

_START_ Media welcome a proposal by the Chinese authorities to abolish the death penalty for some crimes, saying it shows the country is moving away from capital punishment. _END_

Three people were sent to the city's Royal Gwent Hospital and seven were treated at Friars Walk on Wednesday. People said they felt unwell after reportedly smelling gas. The Welsh Ambulance Service said it was actually caused by a "completely harmless" strong glue. An ambulance was called at 15:35 GMT after a number of people reported feeling unwell at a restaurant in the centre. Matthew Cann, the service's control manager, said: "Following an update, it was apparently an epoxy resin which was being used by workmen on site. "It's not a gas leak, it is a resin, a strong glue, and completely harmless apart from dizziness and headaches in some people. "The seven patients we are holding at the scene are going to be discharged and I would imagine the three patients sent to the Royal Gwent Hospital will be discharged when we update the hospital." A Wales and West Utilities spokesman said: "Working closely with the fire and rescue service, our engineer found that the smell was not caused by mains gas and left the situation in the hands of the fire and rescue service. "However, our engineer will remain on site while the fire and rescue service continues its investigations."

A supposed gas smell at a Newport shopping centre which caused several people to feel ill was in fact resin used by workmen, the ambulance service has said.

three people were sent to the city royal gwent hospital and seven were treated at friars walk on wednesday people said they felt unwell after reportedly smelling gas the welsh ambulance service said it was actually caused by completely harmless strong glue an ambulance was called at 15:35 gmt after number of people reported feeling unwell at restaurant in the centre matthew cann the service control manager said following an update it was apparently an epoxy resin which was being used by workmen on site it not gas leak it is resin strong glue and completely harmless apart from dizziness and headaches in some people the seven patients we are holding at the scene are going to be discharged and would imagine the three patients sent to the royal gwent hospital will be discharged when we update the hospital wales and west utilities spokesman said working closely with the fire and rescue service our engineer found that the smell was not caused by mains gas and left the situation in the hands of the fire and rescue service however our engineer will remain on site while the fire and rescue service continues its investigations

_START_ A supposed gas smell at a Newport shopping centre which caused several people to feel ill was in fact resin used by workmen, the ambulance service has said. _END_

Plans for cultural co-operation with China also include making 14 important Chinese plays available in English. Culture secretary Sajid Javid also announced £300,000 for a Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) tour of China. He said culture was a "brilliant" way of fostering closer UK-China ties. "This funding means Western and Eastern cultures can learn from and be enriched by one another and what better way than using the works of Shakespeare," said Mr Javid. "The package marks a really important step for both China and the UK to grow a strong and progressive relationship." The RSC will undertake the first translation of the Bard's complete works in Mandarin. Artistic director Gregory Doran said: "I profoundly believe that we foster deeper understanding between cultures by sharing and telling each other our stories. "Our plans to translate Shakespeare into Mandarin, to see translation and performance of more Chinese classics in the UK and to tour RSC productions to China will celebrate the arts and culture of both nations," he added. Mr Doran also said that the initiative would help attract more visitors to the UK. Other plans, which were announced today by Mr Javid and Chinese vice-president Ma Kai, include £300,000 of funds for a series of museum exchanges with the British Museum.

The UK government is donating £1.5m for the translation of all William Shakespeare's works into Mandarin for audiences in China.

plans for cultural co-operation with china also include making 14 important chinese plays available in english culture secretary sajid javid also announced £300 000 for royal shakespeare company rsc tour of china he said culture was brilliant way of fostering closer uk-china ties this funding means western and eastern cultures can learn from and be enriched by one another and what better way than using the works of shakespeare said mr javid the package marks really important step for both china and the uk to grow strong and progressive relationship the rsc will undertake the first translation of the bard complete works in mandarin artistic director gregory doran said profoundly believe that we foster deeper understanding between cultures by sharing and telling each other our stories our plans to translate shakespeare into mandarin to see translation and performance of more chinese classics in the uk and to tour rsc productions to china will celebrate the arts and culture of both nations he added mr doran also said that the initiative would help attract more visitors to the uk other plans which were announced today by mr javid and chinese vice-president ma kai include £300 000 of funds for series of museum exchanges with the british museum.

_START_ The UK government is donating £1.5m for the translation of all William Shakespeare's works into Mandarin for audiences in China. _END_

Gayle Newland, 25, demanded the other woman wear a blindfold when they met, and used a prosthetic penis while carrying out the assaults. Newland, of Willaston, Cheshire, had told a court the pair were engaging in role play and fantasy. But a Chester Crown Court jury found her guilty of three sexual assault charges. She was cleared of two other counts of the same charge. Newland had told jurors the other woman had known she was female, and both of them had been struggling with their sexuality. She had denied using a blindfold, and said she did not strap bandages to her chest and wear a woollen hat and swimsuit, as the victim had alleged. But during the four-day trial she did admit to creating a fake Facebook profile in the name Kye Fortune. The victim told the jury how she met "Kye" online in 2011, and the pair struck up a friendship. Kye initially told her he was not well enough to see her due to being treated for car accident injuries and a brain tumour. But the pair spoke frequently on the phone, the court heard, and eventually arranged to meet for sex at a hotel on the condition the woman wore a blindfold - because Kye was embarrassed by his scars. They went on to spend more than 100 hours in each other's company in hotels and the victim's flat, with the assaults taking place between February and June 2013. The deception was finally uncovered during their final sexual encounter, when the victim removed the blindfold and saw Newland instead of Kye. She insisted she had always believed Kye had been a man, telling the court: "In hindsight I wish I had ripped that mask off sooner." Adjourning the case for sentencing, Judge Roger Dutton said Newland had "serious issues surrounding her personality". He warned her she may face "serious consequences" when she is sentenced in November. In response, Newland shouted: "How can you send me down for something I have not done?" She broke down in tears and repeatedly said "I don't understand, I don't understand", after the verdict was returned. The judge thanked jurors for their "careful consideration" of the case and said it would present a "difficult sentencing exercise". Det Insp Clare Coleman, of Cheshire Constabulary, said it was "important to remember there is a victim at the heart of [the case]". "This was a highly elaborate deception where Newland abused the trust that the victim had in her," she said. "She has been extremely upset by what has happened and there is no doubt there will be a lasting psychological impact on her." Newland was released on bail prior to sentencing.

A woman who posed as a man to dupe her friend into sleeping with her has been found guilty of sexual assault.

gayle newland 25 demanded the other woman wear blindfold when they met and used prosthetic penis while carrying out the assaults newland of willaston cheshire had told court the pair were engaging in role play and fantasy but chester crown court jury found her guilty of three sexual assault charges she was cleared of two other counts of the same charge newland had told jurors the other woman had known she was female and both of them had been struggling with their sexuality she had denied using blindfold and said she did not strap bandages to her chest and wear woollen hat and swimsuit as the victim had alleged but during the four-day trial she did admit to creating fake facebook profile in the name kye fortune the victim told the jury how she met kye online in 2011 and the pair struck up friendship kye initially told her he was not well enough to see her due to being treated for car accident injuries and brain tumour but the pair spoke frequently on the phone the court heard and eventually arranged to meet for sex at hotel on the condition the woman wore blindfold because kye was embarrassed by his scars they went on to spend more than 100 hours in each other company in hotels and the victim flat with the assaults taking place between february and june 2013 the deception was finally uncovered during their final sexual encounter when the victim removed the blindfold and saw newland instead of kye she insisted she had always believed kye had been man telling the court in hindsight wish had ripped that mask off sooner adjourning the case for sentencing judge roger dutton said newland had serious issues surrounding her personality he warned her she may face serious consequences when she is sentenced in november in response newland shouted how can you send me down for something have not done she broke down in tears and repeatedly said don understand don understand after the verdict was returned the judge thanked jurors for their careful consideration of the case and said it would present difficult sentencing exercise det insp clare coleman of cheshire constabulary said it was important to remember there is victim at the heart of the case this was highly elaborate deception where newland abused the trust that the victim had in her she said she has been extremely upset by what has happened and there is no doubt there will be lasting psychological impact on her newland was released on bail prior to sentencing.

_START_ A woman who posed as a man to dupe her friend into sleeping with her has been found guilty of sexual assault. _END_

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.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with murdering a father of two at a betting shop in south London.

andrew iacovou 55 was found dead at branch of ladbrokes in aberconway road morden where he worked at 10:30 bst on saturday 25 may 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.

_START_ A 21-year-old man has been charged with murdering a father of two at a betting shop in south London. _END_

Prior research has shown how amino acids - the building blocks of life - could form elsewhere in the cosmos. These molecules can form in two versions, but life on Earth exclusively uses just one of them. Now an Astrophysical Journal Letters paper shows how conditions around a far-flung star could favour the formation of one type over another. Amino acids are corkscrew-shaped molecules that can form twisted to the left or right, and chemistry does not inherently favour one corkscrew direction over another. But with very few exceptions, life on Earth makes use of the left-handed version. A famous experiment in 1952 showed how a spark across a soup of simple chemicals representing the primordial Earth could form amino acids - but like many that followed, it formed equal numbers of left- and right-handed types. The idea that amino acids might have been delivered to the early Earth by meteorites - themselves formed from asteroids or comets - provided another route, and studies of meteorites have even shown excesses of left-handed amino acids. Last week, Nasa astrobiologist Daniel Glavin and his colleagues followed up on that finding, saying their research showed that a wide variety of meteor types might play host to excesses of this sort. What remained was to determine the mechanism by which the left-handed version could be preferentially produced in the cosmos, to be picked up and ultimately delivered to Earth. Now, Uwe Meierhenrich of University of Nice Sophia Antipolis and colleagues have found one way that this "symmetry breaking" may happen. They started with chunks of icy material that included several simple molecules: water, methanol, and ammonia - ingredients from which amino acids can be made. They then exposed the ices to ultraviolet light of a very particular type. Light has a polarisation, which is to say that light rays oscillate along a given direction - say, up and down, or left and right. While we can't see this effect directly, it is apparent in polarising sunglasses, which block reflected light that tends to be polarised along the left-and-right direction. The light used by the researchers, by contrast, was what is known as circularly polarised. Rather than along a single direction, the polarisation traces out a corkscrew shape. Light in the regions around a forming star is known to become circularly polarised like this as it passes through vast clouds of dust grains that are aligned by magnetic fields. The experiments showed that the circularly polarised light led to the formation of both left- and right-handed amino acids - but there were slightly over a percent more of the left-handed version. That is the level of excess that Dr Glavin and his colleagues have found in meteorites found on Earth - and the mechanism is a compelling fact in the case for an extraterrestrial origin for Earth's first amino acids. "This excess is pretty cool," Dr Glavin told BBC News. "You've got to break the symmetry somehow, this is critical. But how do you break it? That's one of the most important questions: did life just randomly choose one type over another? It's starting to look like Nature helped a bit." However, Dr Glavin noted that these molecules can swap their forms, and that an unequal mixture of the two types will settle out to an equal mixture in time, a process called racemisation. "These are exactly the kinds of experiments we need to be doing but we do need to keep the big picture in mind," he said. That is, he said, to further shore up the idea that life on Earth started with a delivery of extraterrestrial ingredients, it still remains to pin down the mechanism by which the unequal mixtures can be preserved for the long journey from far-flung stars.

There is now even more evidence that life on Earth may have been seeded by material from asteroids or comets.

prior research has shown how amino acids the building blocks of life could form elsewhere in the cosmos these molecules can form in two versions but life on earth exclusively uses just one of them now an astrophysical journal letters paper shows how conditions around far-flung star could favour the formation of one type over another amino acids are corkscrew-shaped molecules that can form twisted to the left or right and chemistry does not inherently favour one corkscrew direction over another but with very few exceptions life on earth makes use of the left-handed version famous experiment in 1952 showed how spark across soup of simple chemicals representing the primordial earth could form amino acids but like many that followed it formed equal numbers of left and right-handed types the idea that amino acids might have been delivered to the early earth by meteorites themselves formed from asteroids or comets provided another route and studies of meteorites have even shown excesses of left-handed amino acids last week nasa astrobiologist daniel glavin and his colleagues followed up on that finding saying their research showed that wide variety of meteor types might play host to excesses of this sort what remained was to determine the mechanism by which the left-handed version could be preferentially produced in the cosmos to be picked up and ultimately delivered to earth now uwe meierhenrich of university of nice sophia antipolis and colleagues have found one way that this symmetry breaking may happen they started with chunks of icy material that included several simple molecules water methanol and ammonia ingredients from which amino acids can be made they then exposed the ices to ultraviolet light of very particular type light has polarisation which is to say that light rays oscillate along given direction say up and down or left and right while we can see this effect directly it is apparent in polarising sunglasses which block reflected light that tends to be polarised along the left-and-right direction the light used by the researchers by contrast was what is known as circularly polarised rather than along single direction the polarisation traces out corkscrew shape light in the regions around forming star is known to become circularly polarised like this as it passes through vast clouds of dust grains that are aligned by magnetic fields the experiments showed that the circularly polarised light led to the formation of both left and right-handed amino acids but there were slightly over percent more of the left-handed version that is the level of excess that dr glavin and his colleagues have found in meteorites found on earth and the mechanism is compelling fact in the case for an extraterrestrial origin for earth first amino acids this excess is pretty cool dr glavin told bbc news you ve got to break the symmetry somehow this is critical but how do you break it that one of the most important questions did life just randomly choose one type over another it starting to look like nature helped bit however dr glavin noted that these molecules can swap their forms and that an unequal mixture of the two types will settle out to an equal mixture in time process called racemisation these are exactly the kinds of experiments we need to be doing but we do need to keep the big picture in mind he said that is he said to further shore up the idea that life on earth started with delivery of extraterrestrial ingredients it still remains to pin down the mechanism by which the unequal mixtures can be preserved for the long journey from far-flung stars.

_START_ There is now even more evidence that life on Earth may have been seeded by material from asteroids or comets. _END_

Dominic Doyle, 21, died from stab wounds after a brawl outside a pub in Greater Manchester on 7 June last year. Colin McDonald, described at Manchester Crown Court as "an extremely dangerous individual", is among six people sentenced over the attack. McDonald, 42, of Acre Street, Denton, must serve a minimum of 15 years after being found guilty of manslaughter. The court heard that McDonald, whose 15-year-old stepson was also involved in the attack, was convicted of manslaughter in 1997, and for causing death by dangerous driving in 2011. The first conviction involved the death of accountant Jonathan Tripp, who drowned after McDonald pushed him into a canal in Manchester. The second was a hit-and-run collision that killed Wayne Leary in Failsworth. Five other people have been jailed for their part in the attack on Mr Doyle, which happened outside Hughes' Bar on Manchester Road, Denton. The court heard Mr Doyle had been an innocent bystander during the brawl, which broke out at about 03:00 BST and involved two groups of men. However, he was chased and attacked with teenager Mitchell Ingham using a knife to stab and slash "indiscriminately". The court heard that without McDonald's leadership, Mr Doyle's death would not have happened. He could have stopped his stepson taking a knife out after storming into their home in a rage, but instead he went to support the boy, the court was told. An 18-year-old man was also treated for stab wounds in hospital. After the sentencing, Det Ch Insp Ian Crewe, of Greater Manchester Police, said everyone sentenced had been "involved in extreme violence and time and time again we see these cases where a night out ends in tragedy. "A young man has lost his life because of a senseless act of extreme violence and a family have to come to terms with that. "Another person was extremely fortunate to survive this attack having been left unconscious in the street."

A man who already has convictions for killing two people has been jailed for life for the manslaughter of a third.

dominic doyle 21 died from stab wounds after brawl outside pub in greater manchester on june last year colin mcdonald described at manchester crown court as an extremely dangerous individual is among six people sentenced over the attack mcdonald 42 of acre street denton must serve minimum of 15 years after being found guilty of manslaughter the court heard that mcdonald whose 15-year-old stepson was also involved in the attack was convicted of manslaughter in 1997 and for causing death by dangerous driving in 2011 the first conviction involved the death of accountant jonathan tripp who drowned after mcdonald pushed him into canal in manchester the second was hit-and-run collision that killed wayne leary in failsworth five other people have been jailed for their part in the attack on mr doyle which happened outside hughes bar on manchester road denton the court heard mr doyle had been an innocent bystander during the brawl which broke out at about 03:00 bst and involved two groups of men however he was chased and attacked with teenager mitchell ingham using knife to stab and slash indiscriminately the court heard that without mcdonald leadership mr doyle death would not have happened he could have stopped his stepson taking knife out after storming into their home in rage but instead he went to support the boy the court was told an 18-year-old man was also treated for stab wounds in hospital after the sentencing det ch insp ian crewe of greater manchester police said everyone sentenced had been involved in extreme violence and time and time again we see these cases where night out ends in tragedy young man has lost his life because of senseless act of extreme violence and family have to come to terms with that another person was extremely fortunate to survive this attack having been left unconscious in the street

_START_ A man who already has convictions for killing two people has been jailed for life for the manslaughter of a third. _END_

The Orange Order complied with a Parades Commission restriction on the number of people who could walk on to the mainly nationalist Springfield Road, at the junction with Workman Avenue. About 50 residents from the Springfield Residents Action Group held a silent protest along the short stretch. More than 100 police officers were present. PSNI Ch Supt Nigel Grimshaw said he was "encouraged by the calm and peaceful way in which the parade and associated protests were conducted". He added: "I want to commend those involved for their efforts in ensuring the day was a success."

The annual Whiterock parade in west Belfast has passed off peacefully.

the orange order complied with parades commission restriction on the number of people who could walk on to the mainly nationalist springfield road at the junction with workman avenue about 50 residents from the springfield residents action group held silent protest along the short stretch more than 100 police officers were present psni ch supt nigel grimshaw said he was encouraged by the calm and peaceful way in which the parade and associated protests were conducted he added want to commend those involved for their efforts in ensuring the day was success

_START_ The annual Whiterock parade in west Belfast has passed off peacefully. _END_

The current and former US secretaries of state were joined by leaders from France, Britain and many ex-communist countries in the cathedral of St Vitus. Outside, after church bells rang out across the capital, thousands thronged to follow the service. Havel, who helped lead the 1989 overthrow of communism, died aged 75. He passed away on Sunday after a long respiratory illness, health issues that dated back to his time in prison. By Stuart HughesBBC News, Prague For more than two hours, thousands stood in silence on the hill overlooking Prague to pay their last respects to the dissident playwright who became a president. In life, Vaclav Havel was associated with the artistic counter-culture. In death, he was afforded all the trappings of state. Hradcany Square was filled with the smell of incense as the Archbishop of Prague, Dominik Duka, made the procession into St Vitus Cathedral, accompanied by priests and altar servers. Inside, Vaclav Havel's coffin lay draped with the flag of the country he led for a decade after the "velvet divorce" from Slovakia in 1993. The red, white and blue colours of the Czech Republic also decorated ribbons worn by many of those gathered outside, along with black ribbons of mourning. Many of those who gathered on this cold, damp day in Prague to watch the funeral on a large outdoor TV screen were too young to remember the days when, in 1989, Vaclav Havel rose from political prisoner to leader of his country in a matter of months. But for young and old alike, Havel is a symbol of freedom and democracy. More than 20 years after the Velvet Revolution there are fears that the former Czech president's spirit of freedom could be threatened by a new wave of intolerance in some European countries. But, as the funeral drew to a close and the coffin left the cathedral, the crowd broke into sustained, warm applause - sharing the sentiment voiced in Vaclav Havel's most well-known quote, that truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred. Obituary: Vaclav Havel Funeral in pictures The Archbishop of Prague read out a tribute from Pope Benedict, praising Mr Havel's courageous defence of human rights and his visionary leadership in creating a new democratic system. "Remembering how courageously Mr Havel defended human rights at a time when these were systematically denied to the people of your country, and paying tribute to his visionary leadership... I give thanks to God for the freedom that the people of the Czech Republic now enjoy," Pope Benedict said in his statement. The former US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright - who was herself born in Prague - spoke at the ceremony, along with Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg and current Czech President Vaclav Klaus. She said Vaclav Havel had "brought light to the places of deepest darkness". "He was one of the most respected men of the world, but was never satisfied that he had done everything he could have done," she said, adding that he would terribly missed but never forgotten. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, were among mourners. The presidents of France and Germany also attended, along with UK Prime Minister David Cameron, Poland's own dissident-turned-president, Lech Walesa and current leaders from across Eastern Europe. As Havel's coffin left the gothic cathedral, through its Golden Gate and en route to the city's Strasnice crematorium for a private family funeral, the crowd broke out into a long burst of applause. The urn with Havel's ashes is to be buried at his family's plot at Prague's Vinohrady cemetery alongside his first wife, Olga, who died in 1996. Ahead of the ceremony, thousands of people queued to pay their respects at his coffin as it lay in state at Prague Castle. Later on Friday, a rock concert and festival of Havel's plays is due to take at the Lucerna Palace that the family built in the early 20th Century. Vaclav Havel first made his name as a playwright in the 1960s. The increased freedom brought to Czechoslovakia by the Prague Spring in 1968 allowed him to satirise the communist old guard, which won him wide public acclaim. But the Soviet invasion later that year saw his work banned and he was driven underground. He became Czechoslovakia's most famous dissident and was jailed for "anti-state activity". In 1989, when communism fell, he moved in a matter of months from being a political prisoner to president of the country. The euphoria soon faded when Slovak nationalists succeeded in their campaign for independence during 1992. This prompted Havel to resign from the presidency, but a few months later after the "velvet divorce" at the start of 1993, he was re-elected Czech president. Although he was sometimes a reluctant leader, he continued to serve as president until 2003.

Czechs and world leaders have been bidding farewell to former Czech President Vaclav Havel at a state funeral in Prague.

the current and former us secretaries of state were joined by leaders from france britain and many ex-communist countries in the cathedral of st vitus outside after church bells rang out across the capital thousands thronged to follow the service havel who helped lead the 1989 overthrow of communism died aged 75 he passed away on sunday after long respiratory illness health issues that dated back to his time in prison by stuart hughesbbc news prague for more than two hours thousands stood in silence on the hill overlooking prague to pay their last respects to the dissident playwright who became president in life vaclav havel was associated with the artistic counter-culture in death he was afforded all the trappings of state hradcany square was filled with the smell of incense as the archbishop of prague dominik duka made the procession into st vitus cathedral accompanied by priests and altar servers inside vaclav havel coffin lay draped with the flag of the country he led for decade after the velvet divorce from slovakia in 1993 the red white and blue colours of the czech republic also decorated ribbons worn by many of those gathered outside along with black ribbons of mourning many of those who gathered on this cold damp day in prague to watch the funeral on large outdoor tv screen were too young to remember the days when in 1989 vaclav havel rose from political prisoner to leader of his country in matter of months but for young and old alike havel is symbol of freedom and democracy more than 20 years after the velvet revolution there are fears that the former czech president spirit of freedom could be threatened by new wave of intolerance in some european countries but as the funeral drew to close and the coffin left the cathedral the crowd broke into sustained warm applause sharing the sentiment voiced in vaclav havel most well-known quote that truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred obituary vaclav havel funeral in pictures the archbishop of prague read out tribute from pope benedict praising mr havel courageous defence of human rights and his visionary leadership in creating new democratic system remembering how courageously mr havel defended human rights at time when these were systematically denied to the people of your country and paying tribute to his visionary leadership give thanks to god for the freedom that the people of the czech republic now enjoy pope benedict said in his statement the former us secretary of state madeleine albright who was herself born in prague spoke at the ceremony along with czech foreign minister karel schwarzenberg and current czech president vaclav klaus she said vaclav havel had brought light to the places of deepest darkness he was one of the most respected men of the world but was never satisfied that he had done everything he could have done she said adding that he would terribly missed but never forgotten us secretary of state hillary clinton and her husband former president bill clinton were among mourners the presidents of france and germany also attended along with uk prime minister david cameron poland own dissident-turned-president lech walesa and current leaders from across eastern europe as havel coffin left the gothic cathedral through its golden gate and en route to the city strasnice crematorium for private family funeral the crowd broke out into long burst of applause the urn with havel ashes is to be buried at his family plot at prague vinohrady cemetery alongside his first wife olga who died in 1996 ahead of the ceremony thousands of people queued to pay their respects at his coffin as it lay in state at prague castle later on friday rock concert and festival of havel plays is due to take at the lucerna palace that the family built in the early 20th century vaclav havel first made his name as playwright in the 1960s the increased freedom brought to czechoslovakia by the prague spring in 1968 allowed him to satirise the communist old guard which won him wide public acclaim but the soviet invasion later that year saw his work banned and he was driven underground he became czechoslovakia most famous dissident and was jailed for anti-state activity in 1989 when communism fell he moved in matter of months from being political prisoner to president of the country the euphoria soon faded when slovak nationalists succeeded in their campaign for independence during 1992 this prompted havel to resign from the presidency but few months later after the velvet divorce at the start of 1993 he was re-elected czech president although he was sometimes reluctant leader he continued to serve as president until 2003.

_START_ Czechs and world leaders have been bidding farewell to former Czech President Vaclav Havel at a state funeral in Prague. _END_

More than 13 million people watched Joanne and Ore lifting the glitterball trophy just before Christmas, when she beat her brother Kevin in the final. Rather than relaxing after her success, Joanne has been busy in rehearsals getting ready to take the lead as a New York dancer in the musical 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'. Joanne said that performing in a musical has been a dream since childhood, but she'll have to get used to acting and signing as well as dancing! Luckily, she's got a bit in common with the character, Millie. Millie moves to New York to follow her dreams, which Joanne says reminds her of how she moved to Italy when she was 16, to join a dance school. Joanne was cast in the musical last summer, but was late joining rehearsals because of being busy competing with Ore. She's hoping to return to Strictly to defend her title later this year.

Nearly a month after waltzing her way to victory with Ore in Strictly Come Dancing, Joanne Clifton is swapping the ballroom for the stage.

more than 13 million people watched joanne and ore lifting the glitterball trophy just before christmas when she beat her brother kevin in the final rather than relaxing after her success joanne has been busy in rehearsals getting ready to take the lead as new york dancer in the musical thoroughly modern millie joanne said that performing in musical has been dream since childhood but she ll have to get used to acting and signing as well as dancing luckily she got bit in common with the character millie millie moves to new york to follow her dreams which joanne says reminds her of how she moved to italy when she was 16 to join dance school joanne was cast in the musical last summer but was late joining rehearsals because of being busy competing with ore she hoping to return to strictly to defend her title later this year.

_START_ Nearly a month after waltzing her way to victory with Ore in Strictly Come Dancing, Joanne Clifton is swapping the ballroom for the stage. _END_

Malien handed Esperance a 2-1 defeat in Rades, near Tunis with striker Mamadou Coulibaly scoring the winner three minutes from time. Stade Malien secured the win despite finishing the game with ten men after defender Ibrahim Keita was sent off just before half time The visitors started well thanks to an opener from Abdoulaye Sissoko. Fakhreddine Ben Youssef levelled the score for the hosts, before Coulibaly's late winner. After three games, the two-time African champions Esperance are bottom of the Group A standings without a point, heaping more pressure on their French coach, Jose Anigo. Stade Malien have four points. Holders, Al Ahly of Egypt sit at the top with seven points after their 1-0 win over Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel on Saturday night. A first half strike from Waleed Soliman was enough for the Egyptian giants to win the contest on Saturday in Suez. Soliman volleyed home from his unreliable right foot six minutes past the half-hour mark to ensure Ahly maintain their unbeaten run at the mini-league stage and remain on course for a place in the last four. Ahly have one more point than Etoile who fell to their first group stage defeat. On Sunday, fellow Egyptians Zamalek took a big stride towards the semi-finals by beating AC Leopards of Congo 2-0 to go nine points clear at the top of Group B. Striker Bassem Morsy and playmaker Aymen Hefny scored in the first half as Zamalek continued their impressive run in the second tier continental club championship. In the group's other match, also played on Sunday, South Africans Orlando Pirates pulled off a surprise 1-0 win over Tunisia's CS Sfaxien. The decisive strike came from forward Thabo Rakhale just before half-time, handing Pirates a huge boost to their hopes of progressing to the last-four. They sit second in the table on six points - five ahead of both Leopards and Sfaxien.

Esperance lost to visitors Stade Malien in the African Confederation Cup group phase to suffer their third successive loss, as holders Al Ahly went top of the Group A standings with a win over Etoile du Sahel.

malien handed esperance 2-1 defeat in rades near tunis with striker mamadou coulibaly scoring the winner three minutes from time stade malien secured the win despite finishing the game with ten men after defender ibrahim keita was sent off just before half time the visitors started well thanks to an opener from abdoulaye sissoko fakhreddine ben youssef levelled the score for the hosts before coulibaly late winner after three games the two-time african champions esperance are bottom of the group standings without point heaping more pressure on their french coach jose anigo stade malien have four points holders al ahly of egypt sit at the top with seven points after their 1-0 win over tunisia etoile du sahel on saturday night first half strike from waleed soliman was enough for the egyptian giants to win the contest on saturday in suez soliman volleyed home from his unreliable right foot six minutes past the half-hour mark to ensure ahly maintain their unbeaten run at the mini-league stage and remain on course for place in the last four ahly have one more point than etoile who fell to their first group stage defeat on sunday fellow egyptians zamalek took big stride towards the semi-finals by beating ac leopards of congo 2-0 to go nine points clear at the top of group striker bassem morsy and playmaker aymen hefny scored in the first half as zamalek continued their impressive run in the second tier continental club championship in the group other match also played on sunday south africans orlando pirates pulled off surprise 1-0 win over tunisia cs sfaxien the decisive strike came from forward thabo rakhale just before half-time handing pirates huge boost to their hopes of progressing to the last-four they sit second in the table on six points five ahead of both leopards and sfaxien.

_START_ Esperance lost to visitors Stade Malien in the African Confederation Cup group phase to suffer their third successive loss, as holders Al Ahly went top of the Group A standings with a win over Etoile du Sahel. _END_

4 November 2016 Last updated at 15:42 GMT What are we talking about? Well, watch the video above to find out as Ore gives us another Strictly exclusive look behind the scenes. It's Week 7 for the Strictly contestants and Ore tells us why Greg Rutherford is feeling sick, and shows us where the celebs go to the loo! Tune in on Saturday night to see how they all get on. Best of luck, Mr Oduba!

It's all about the hips and a little shoulder shimmy!

4 november 2016 last updated at 15:42 gmt what are we talking about well watch the video above to find out as ore gives us another strictly exclusive look behind the scenes it week for the strictly contestants and ore tells us why greg rutherford is feeling sick and shows us where the celebs go to the loo tune in on saturday night to see how they all get on best of luck mr oduba

_START_ It's all about the hips and a little shoulder shimmy! _END_

Sales in September of the compact, which costs 50p, were up 4% to an average 290,000 per day. However, revenue for the group, which also publishes The Scotsman, fell 3% between July and October when compared with the same period last year. The figures came on top of a 9% fall in revenue for the first half of 2016. The growth of the i resulted in the title taking a 20% share of the so-called "quality segment" of Britain's newspaper market. Without the i, the figures fell more sharply, with revenues down 16% in the past three months. Advertising revenue without the new title was also down 12%, while circulation revenue dropped by 10%. Digital advertising, seen as a way of replacing declining revenue from paper sales, fell during the summer-autumn period by 3%. Despite the figures, Johnston Press saw its share price rise slightly to 14p. It has fallen from 66p a year ago, and fell below 9p before a surge in September, when an activist investor became involved in moves to change the publisher's strategy. Last month, it announced a deal with creditors to change the conditions on some of its borrowing, giving it more time to raise finance by selling assets. That is expected to include newspaper titles.

The growth of the i title has helped drive a rise in sales for Edinburgh-based newspaper publisher Johnston Press.

sales in september of the compact which costs 50p were up 4% to an average 290 000 per day however revenue for the group which also publishes the scotsman fell 3% between july and october when compared with the same period last year the figures came on top of 9% fall in revenue for the first half of 2016 the growth of the resulted in the title taking 20% share of the so-called quality segment of britain newspaper market without the the figures fell more sharply with revenues down 16% in the past three months advertising revenue without the new title was also down 12% while circulation revenue dropped by 10% digital advertising seen as way of replacing declining revenue from paper sales fell during the summer-autumn period by 3% despite the figures johnston press saw its share price rise slightly to 14p it has fallen from 66p year ago and fell below 9p before surge in september when an activist investor became involved in moves to change the publisher strategy last month it announced deal with creditors to change the conditions on some of its borrowing giving it more time to raise finance by selling assets that is expected to include newspaper titles.

_START_ The growth of the i title has helped drive a rise in sales for Edinburgh-based newspaper publisher Johnston Press. _END_

By Friday morning more than 131,000 people had selected their best XI from a long-list of the star performers in the group stage. And here is your team of the tournament so far, slotted into what was overwhelmingly the most popular formation - 4-4-2. It was an extremely close-run thing in several positions - Northern Ireland goalkeeper Michael McGovern, currently without a club - was selected 33,000 times, 1,000 more than Germany's Manuel Neuer. Germany's Jerome Boateng was the most popular pick in the centre of defence with 55% of people naming him. Italy's Leonardo Bonucci was second, just ahead of Azzurri and Juventus team-mate Giorgio Chiellini. England midfielder Eric Dier and Croatia's impressive wide man Ivan Perisic were extremely unlucky to miss out - both just 1,000 selections shy of Germany's Toni Kroos. But by far the most popular pick was Gareth Bale, selected in 95% of teams, followed by France's West Ham forward Dimitri Payet, who appeared in 88% of your selections. Three players from the home nations made it into the XI - and all are back in action over the next few days. But who would you pick for their crucial fixtures? Pick the XI that you think can take Wales far at Euro 2016 - and then share it with your friends using our team selector. Step into Michael O'Neill’s shoes and pick your XI as Northern Ireland bid to go far at Euro 2016 - and then share it with your friends using our team selector. Who do you think should start? It's crunch time at Euro 2016 so pick your XI - and then share it with your friends using our team selector. Create leagues and play against your friends in BBC Sport's new Euro 2016 Predictor game

The knockout stage of Euro 2016 starts on Saturday - but who do you think have been the most impressive players so far?

by friday morning more than 131 000 people had selected their best xi from long-list of the star performers in the group stage and here is your team of the tournament so far slotted into what was overwhelmingly the most popular formation 4-4-2 it was an extremely close-run thing in several positions northern ireland goalkeeper michael mcgovern currently without club was selected 33 000 times 000 more than germany manuel neuer germany jerome boateng was the most popular pick in the centre of defence with 55% of people naming him italy leonardo bonucci was second just ahead of azzurri and juventus team-mate giorgio chiellini england midfielder eric dier and croatia impressive wide man ivan perisic were extremely unlucky to miss out both just 000 selections shy of germany toni kroos but by far the most popular pick was gareth bale selected in 95% of teams followed by france west ham forward dimitri payet who appeared in 88% of your selections three players from the home nations made it into the xi and all are back in action over the next few days but who would you pick for their crucial fixtures pick the xi that you think can take wales far at euro 2016 and then share it with your friends using our team selector step into michael neill’s shoes and pick your xi as northern ireland bid to go far at euro 2016 and then share it with your friends using our team selector who do you think should start it crunch time at euro 2016 so pick your xi and then share it with your friends using our team selector create leagues and play against your friends in bbc sport new euro 2016 predictor game

_START_ The knockout stage of Euro 2016 starts on Saturday - but who do you think have been the most impressive players so far? _END_

Mae adroddiad Nick Bennett hefyd yn dweud bod 16% o gwynion wedi cael canlyniad cadarnhaol, naill ai oherwydd camau i unioni pethau neu drwy gadarnhau'r gwyn a chytuno ar gamau gweithredu. Yn ei adroddiad blynyddol ar gyfer 2016-17, mae'r Ombwdsmon yn nodi ei fod wedi derbyn 2,056 o gwynion am wasanaethau cyhoeddus Cymru, a bellach mae 38% o'r cwynion yn ymwneud â iechyd. Mae'r Ombwdsmon wedi clustnodi Swyddogion Gwella i bump o fyrddau iechyd Cymru - Abertawe Bro Morgannwg, Aneurin Bevan, Betsi Cadwaladr, Cwm Taf a Hywel Dda - ond mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Betsi Cadwaladr, sy'n gwasanaethu gogledd Cymru, yn destun pryder. Dywedodd Llywodraeth Cymru nad oedden nhw wedi gweld adroddiad yr Ombwdsmon eto, ond y bydden nhw'n ei "ystyried yn ofalus" pan maen nhw'n ei dderbyn. Mae meddygon teulu a staff gofal sylfaenol yng Nghymru yn delio a 18 miliwn o achosion y flwyddyn, mae 'na 3m o apwyntiadau mewn ysbytai, a 750,000 o achosion bob blwyddyn lle mae cleifion yn gorfod aros am o leia' noson am driniaeth. O ystyried y galw am ofal a'r ffaith ei fod yn cynyddu o hyd, nid yw hi'n syndod mai cwynion am y gwasanaeth iechyd, yn hytrach na chynghorau a gwasanaethau cyhoeddus eraill sy'n gyfrifol am drwch gwaith yr ombwdsmon - 38% o'r holl gwynion y mae'n eu derbyn. Un o bryderon mwyaf Nick Bennett yw bod nifer y cwynion sy'n cael eu hymchwilio a'u cadarnhau yn erbyn Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Betsi Cadwaladr yn y gogledd yn parhau i gynyddu. Bwrdd sydd wrth gwrs mewn mesurau arbennig - ac o dan oruchwyliaeth fanwl Llywodraeth Cymru. Yn y gorllewin, er bod nifer y cwynion gafodd eu derbyn yn erbyn Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel dda gryn dipyn yn uwch na'r llynedd, roedd nifer yr achosion gafodd eu cadarnhau wedi haneru, ac yn ôl Nick Bennett mae hynny'n galonogol. Felly hefyd y ffaith fod cwynion am Fwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Abertawe Bro Morgannwg wedi gostwng o 25%. Ond yn gyffredinol yn ôl Mr Bennett mae 'na ddiwylliant o ofn a gweld bai yn dal i fodoli mewn cyrff cyhoeddus, sy'n golygu fod prosesau i ddelio â chwynion weithiau yn ddiffygiol ac anfoddhaol. Er mwyn mynd i'r afael â hynny mae ombwdsmon wedi bod yn cynnal seminarau gyda chyrff iechyd i wella'u prosesau, ac mae'r ombwdsmon unwaith eto yn galw ar y Cynulliad i basio deddfwriaeth newydd i gryfhau ei bwerau ei hun. Ond tra bo'r cynnydd mewn cwynion ar yr olwg gyntaf yn ymddangos yn destun gofid, fe allai hefyd awgrymu fod cleifion bellach yn teimlo'n fwy parod godi'i llais ac amlygu'u pryderon pan nad ydyn nhw'n fodlon â'r gofal ma nhw'n ei gael. Dywedodd Nick Bennett: "Mae'r cynnydd cyson mewn cwynion am gyrff y GIG yn achosi pryder. Un ffactor o bwys yw nifer y cwynion a dderbyniwyd am Fwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Betsi Cadwaladr a bydd fy Swyddog Gwella yn parhau i weithio gyda'r bwrdd iechyd i sicrhau y parheir i ddysgu gwersi. "Mae tystiolaeth fod diwylliant o ofn a gweld bai yn dal i fodoli mewn rhai cyrff yn y sector cyhoeddus ac roedd fy adroddiad thematig 'Rhoi Diwedd ar yr Un Hen Gân Feunyddiol: Dysgu Gwersi o Ddelio'n Wael â Chwynion' yn tynnu sylw at feysydd pwysig i'w gwella. "Ond, ar ôl y seminar ar gwynion iechyd a gynhaliwyd gan fy swyddfa'n ddiweddar, rwy'n falch o weld bod staff byrddau iechyd yn awyddus i gryfhau'r trefniadau llywodraethu, hyfforddiant a chasglu data er mwyn gwella'r ffordd o ddelio â chwynion. "Byddwn yn annog y Cynulliad i fwrw ymlaen â'r bil Ombwdsmon drafft newydd yn ystod tymor yr hydref. Os caiff ei phasio, rwy'n ffyddiog y bydd y ddeddfwriaeth newydd yn rhoi modd i ganfod gwasanaeth gwael yn haws ac i ddelio â'r mater yn fwy effeithlon." Mewn ymateb dywedodd llefarydd ar ran Llywodraeth Cymru: "Mae pob corff y GIG yng Nghymru yn gweithio'n galed i atal cwynion a delio gyda nhw yn y modd priodol pan maen nhw'n codi. "Yn ogystal â'r gwaith sydd eisoes yn digwydd o fewn y GIG, rydyn ni'n croesawu cymorth yr Ombwdsmon gyda'r swyddogion gwelliant mae wedi gosod yn eu lle. "Mae pob cwyn i'r GIG yn cael ei gymryd o ddifrif, ac rydym yn disgwyl i fyrddau iechyd eu hymchwilio'n drylwyr. Rydyn ni'n gwerthfawrogi adborth ac yn annog pryderon i gael eu codi cyn gynted â phosib fel bod modd delio â nhw'n sydyn ac er mwyn parhau i wella gwasanaethau. "Ar draws Cymru rydyn ni'n gwybod fod bodlonrwydd cleifion gyda'r GIG yn parhau i fod yn uchel tu hwnt." Ychwanegodd llefarydd ar ran Bwrdd Iechyd Betsi Cadwaladr: "Rydyn ni'n gwerthfawrogi pob adborth am ein gwasanaethau. Mae hyn rhoi cyfle i ni ddysgu a gwella. "Rydyn ni'n gweithio'n galed i sicrhau ein bod ni'n ymateb i gwynion yn brydlon, ac mae hyn yn cynnwys y Gwasanaeth Cyngor a Chefnogaeth i Gleifion (PAS) sydd wedi'i gyflwyno yn Ysbyty Glan Clwyd yn ddiweddar. "Mae hyn yn rhoi cefnogaeth ar y safle i gleifion ac ymwelwyr ac mae wedi cael ymateb da. Rydyn ni nawr yn edrych i gyflwyno system debyg ar draws y gogledd. "Rydyn ni yn y broses o adolygu'r ffordd rydyn ni'n delio â phryderon er mwyn sicrhau eu bod nhw'n golygu rhywbeth i'r rheiny sy'n eu codi. Mae'n bwysig ein bod ni'n dysgu pan aiff pethau o'i le fel bod modd gwella pethau nawr ac yn y dyfodol."

Bu cynnydd o 8% yn nifer y cwynion am y Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol yng Nghymru dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf, medd Ombwdsmon Gwasanaethu Cyhoeddus Cymru.

mae adroddiad nick bennett hefyd yn dweud bod 16% gwynion wedi cael canlyniad cadarnhaol naill ai oherwydd camau unioni pethau neu drwy gadarnhau gwyn chytuno ar gamau gweithredu yn ei adroddiad blynyddol ar gyfer 2016-17 mae ombwdsmon yn nodi ei fod wedi derbyn 056 gwynion am wasanaethau cyhoeddus cymru bellach mae 38% cwynion yn ymwneud iechyd mae ombwdsmon wedi clustnodi swyddogion gwella bump fyrddau iechyd cymru abertawe bro morgannwg aneurin bevan betsi cadwaladr cwm taf hywel dda ond mae bwrdd iechyd prifysgol betsi cadwaladr sy gwasanaethu gogledd cymru yn destun pryder dywedodd llywodraeth cymru nad oedden nhw wedi gweld adroddiad yr ombwdsmon eto ond bydden nhw ei ystyried yn ofalus pan maen nhw ei dderbyn mae meddygon teulu staff gofal sylfaenol yng nghymru yn delio 18 miliwn achosion flwyddyn mae na 3m apwyntiadau mewn ysbytai 750 000 achosion bob blwyddyn lle mae cleifion yn gorfod aros am leia noson am driniaeth ystyried galw am ofal ffaith ei fod yn cynyddu hyd nid yw hi syndod mai cwynion am gwasanaeth iechyd yn hytrach na chynghorau gwasanaethau cyhoeddus eraill sy gyfrifol am drwch gwaith yr ombwdsmon 38% holl gwynion mae eu derbyn un bryderon mwyaf nick bennett yw bod nifer cwynion sy cael eu hymchwilio cadarnhau yn erbyn bwrdd iechyd prifysgol betsi cadwaladr yn gogledd yn parhau gynyddu bwrdd sydd wrth gwrs mewn mesurau arbennig ac dan oruchwyliaeth fanwl llywodraeth cymru yn gorllewin er bod nifer cwynion gafodd eu derbyn yn erbyn bwrdd iechyd prifysgol hywel dda gryn dipyn yn uwch na llynedd roedd nifer yr achosion gafodd eu cadarnhau wedi haneru ac yn ôl nick bennett mae hynny galonogol felly hefyd ffaith fod cwynion am fwrdd iechyd prifysgol abertawe bro morgannwg wedi gostwng 25% ond yn gyffredinol yn ôl mr bennett mae na ddiwylliant ofn gweld bai yn dal fodoli mewn cyrff cyhoeddus sy golygu fod prosesau ddelio chwynion weithiau yn ddiffygiol ac anfoddhaol er mwyn mynd afael hynny mae ombwdsmon wedi bod yn cynnal seminarau gyda chyrff iechyd wella prosesau ac mae ombwdsmon unwaith eto yn galw ar cynulliad basio deddfwriaeth newydd gryfhau ei bwerau ei hun ond tra bo cynnydd mewn cwynion ar yr olwg gyntaf yn ymddangos yn destun gofid fe allai hefyd awgrymu fod cleifion bellach yn teimlo fwy parod godi llais ac amlygu pryderon pan nad ydyn nhw fodlon gofal ma nhw ei gael dywedodd nick bennett mae cynnydd cyson mewn cwynion am gyrff gig yn achosi pryder un ffactor bwys yw nifer cwynion dderbyniwyd am fwrdd iechyd prifysgol betsi cadwaladr bydd fy swyddog gwella yn parhau weithio gyda bwrdd iechyd sicrhau parheir ddysgu gwersi mae tystiolaeth fod diwylliant ofn gweld bai yn dal fodoli mewn rhai cyrff yn sector cyhoeddus ac roedd fy adroddiad thematig rhoi diwedd ar yr un hen gân feunyddiol dysgu gwersi ddelio wael chwynion yn tynnu sylw at feysydd pwysig gwella ond ar ôl seminar ar gwynion iechyd gynhaliwyd gan fy swyddfa ddiweddar rwy falch weld bod staff byrddau iechyd yn awyddus gryfhau trefniadau llywodraethu hyfforddiant chasglu data er mwyn gwella ffordd ddelio chwynion byddwn yn annog cynulliad fwrw ymlaen bil ombwdsmon drafft newydd yn ystod tymor yr hydref os caiff ei phasio rwy ffyddiog bydd ddeddfwriaeth newydd yn rhoi modd ganfod gwasanaeth gwael yn haws ac ddelio mater yn fwy effeithlon mewn ymateb dywedodd llefarydd ar ran llywodraeth cymru mae pob corff gig yng nghymru yn gweithio galed atal cwynion delio gyda nhw yn modd priodol pan maen nhw codi yn ogystal gwaith sydd eisoes yn digwydd fewn gig rydyn ni croesawu cymorth yr ombwdsmon gyda swyddogion gwelliant mae wedi gosod yn eu lle mae pob cwyn gig yn cael ei gymryd ddifrif ac rydym yn disgwyl fyrddau iechyd eu hymchwilio drylwyr rydyn ni gwerthfawrogi adborth ac yn annog pryderon gael eu codi cyn gynted phosib fel bod modd delio nhw sydyn ac er mwyn parhau wella gwasanaethau ar draws cymru rydyn ni gwybod fod bodlonrwydd cleifion gyda gig yn parhau fod yn uchel tu hwnt ychwanegodd llefarydd ar ran bwrdd iechyd betsi cadwaladr rydyn ni gwerthfawrogi pob adborth am ein gwasanaethau mae hyn rhoi cyfle ni ddysgu gwella rydyn ni gweithio galed sicrhau ein bod ni ymateb gwynion yn brydlon ac mae hyn yn cynnwys gwasanaeth cyngor chefnogaeth gleifion pas sydd wedi gyflwyno yn ysbyty glan clwyd yn ddiweddar mae hyn yn rhoi cefnogaeth ar safle gleifion ac ymwelwyr ac mae wedi cael ymateb da rydyn ni nawr yn edrych gyflwyno system debyg ar draws gogledd rydyn ni yn broses adolygu ffordd rydyn ni delio phryderon er mwyn sicrhau eu bod nhw golygu rhywbeth rheiny sy eu codi mae bwysig ein bod ni dysgu pan aiff pethau le fel bod modd gwella pethau nawr ac yn dyfodol

_START_ Bu cynnydd o 8% yn nifer y cwynion am y Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol yng Nghymru dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf, medd Ombwdsmon Gwasanaethu Cyhoeddus Cymru. _END_

Welsh-owned Silvercrest Group plans to open the 33-bed home in Williamstown, near Tonypandy, in the autumn. Chief executive Dr Bikram Choudhary said they were recruiting nurses, carers and administration staff. He said the home would "provide a much needed service in RCT and Taff Ely".

A new £1m dementia care home in Rhondda Cynon Taff will create 50 jobs, the operator has said.

welsh-owned silvercrest group plans to open the 33-bed home in williamstown near tonypandy in the autumn chief executive dr bikram choudhary said they were recruiting nurses carers and administration staff he said the home would provide much needed service in rct and taff ely .

_START_ A new £1m dementia care home in Rhondda Cynon Taff will create 50 jobs, the operator has said. _END_

The left-back will move to Pittodrie in a three-year deal when the transfer window opens in June. The 23-year old opted to join his home-town club despite offers from English Championship clubs. Shinnie has been at Caley Thistle since 2009 and has made more than 160 appearances, and has been capped twice for Scotland Under-21s. Aberdeen may have preferred Shinnie to join them in the current transfer window. Their left-back Clark Robertson is injured, and Andrew Considine, who had been playing in that position, has been moved to central defence because of injuries to Ash Taylor and Russell Anderson, with winger Jonny Hayes moving back to cover.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle defender Graeme Shinnie has signed a pre-contract agreement with Aberdeen.

the left-back will move to pittodrie in three-year deal when the transfer window opens in june the 23-year old opted to join his home-town club despite offers from english championship clubs shinnie has been at caley thistle since 2009 and has made more than 160 appearances and has been capped twice for scotland under-21s aberdeen may have preferred shinnie to join them in the current transfer window their left-back clark robertson is injured and andrew considine who had been playing in that position has been moved to central defence because of injuries to ash taylor and russell anderson with winger jonny hayes moving back to cover.

_START_ Inverness Caledonian Thistle defender Graeme Shinnie has signed a pre-contract agreement with Aberdeen. _END_

4 January 2016 Last updated at 16:15 GMT Forty-three per cent of Labour's MPs are female, but the party leader, deputy leader, chair and London mayoral candidates are all male. Harriet Harman was speaking to former Labour adviser Ayesha Hazarika as part of a report for BBC Newsnight. Jeremy Corbyn is believed to have started talks with shadow cabinet members as part of a reshuffle. Read more here

Labour's former acting leader Harriet Harman has called for a change in the party's rules to prevent another all-male team from leading the party.

4 january 2016 last updated at 16:15 gmt forty-three per cent of labour mps are female but the party leader deputy leader chair and london mayoral candidates are all male harriet harman was speaking to former labour adviser ayesha hazarika as part of report for bbc newsnight jeremy corbyn is believed to have started talks with shadow cabinet members as part of reshuffle read more here

_START_ Labour's former acting leader Harriet Harman has called for a change in the party's rules to prevent another all-male team from leading the party. _END_

Bryan, who can also play as a midfielder, is yet to make a first-team appearance for City. The 19-year-old is captain of the Premier League side's development squad, helping them reach the FA Youth Cup final last season. Walker, 20, has scored one goal in 20 first team appearances for Bolton. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

League One side Bury have signed versatile Manchester City centre-back Kean Bryan and Bolton midfielder Tom Walker on season-long loan deals.

bryan who can also play as midfielder is yet to make first-team appearance for city the 19-year-old is captain of the premier league side development squad helping them reach the fa youth cup final last season walker 20 has scored one goal in 20 first team appearances for bolton find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

_START_ League One side Bury have signed versatile Manchester City centre-back Kean Bryan and Bolton midfielder Tom Walker on season-long loan deals. _END_

Gwent Police is considering plans to have a non-residential area of Pill for prostitutes. A police spokeswoman said enforcement alone was "not an effective solution". But Monmouth MP David Davies, who has debated prostitution on the Council of Europe, is cautious about the proposed move. "I have some concerns about it. I wouldn't want parts of Newport being turned into the centre of Amsterdam," he told BBC Radio Wales. "If it is about women who work as sex workers having availability to talk to health professionals or finding ways of getting them out of that lifestyle then I can see the arguments for it. "If it's a case of 'let's just shove everybody out of the way and keep it out of sight' then obviously that's not a good thing. "Those women who work on the streets are the most vulnerable to attack and women who work as sex workers are attacked a lot." "Michelle", 48, has been working as a prostitute in Cardiff for the past two years. She operates from her own home and said she would be "too frightened" to work on the streets. Michelle fears designated areas could lead to more attacks on sex workers, including rape and murder. She said: "Having a toleration zone is one thing; having them in the right area is another. "There are wrong parts of every town and many girls who work the streets have horrendous tales to tell. "It's like the police will put up with prostitution as long as it's kept out of the way of so-called decent people." Michelle wants sex workers to be consulted and more safety for women working the streets, with proper policing. She said: "The law is so intent in criminalising people. There are women in Cardiff who have been forced into the trade, trafficked. That needs to be stopped." Michelle is part of the English Collective of Prostitutes, a network of sex workers. A spokeswoman for the network said most sex workers were mothers working to feed their children and called for more resources to help women who want to leave the profession or stop using drugs. Alex Feis-Bryce, chief executive of National Ugly Mugs, a support service for sex workers when they are victims of crime, welcomed any move that did not involve enforcement. "It's a good thing," he said. "I think any approach by police that is a move away from enforcement is a good idea. "One effect of having less criminalisation and less enforcement is sex workers are able to report to police when they're targeted, and they are frequently targeted in many areas by rapists, the most dangerous criminals." He added: "Many sex workers want to move away from police. There's a certain lack of trust between sex workers and police. "If this policy is being pursued it will have to be part of a bigger conversation with local support agencies, with sex workers themselves, with police, in order to ensure sex workers do want to work in the area that's been designated and they're willing to do so or the policy won't work." The plans follow a similar pilot scheme in the north of England.

A part of Newport which is being earmarked as a designated area for prostitutes should not become like Amsterdam, an MP has warned.

gwent police is considering plans to have non-residential area of pill for prostitutes police spokeswoman said enforcement alone was not an effective solution but monmouth mp david davies who has debated prostitution on the council of europe is cautious about the proposed move have some concerns about it wouldn want parts of newport being turned into the centre of amsterdam he told bbc radio wales if it is about women who work as sex workers having availability to talk to health professionals or finding ways of getting them out of that lifestyle then can see the arguments for it if it case of let just shove everybody out of the way and keep it out of sight then obviously that not good thing those women who work on the streets are the most vulnerable to attack and women who work as sex workers are attacked lot michelle 48 has been working as prostitute in cardiff for the past two years she operates from her own home and said she would be too frightened to work on the streets michelle fears designated areas could lead to more attacks on sex workers including rape and murder she said having toleration zone is one thing having them in the right area is another there are wrong parts of every town and many girls who work the streets have horrendous tales to tell it like the police will put up with prostitution as long as it kept out of the way of so-called decent people michelle wants sex workers to be consulted and more safety for women working the streets with proper policing she said the law is so intent in criminalising people there are women in cardiff who have been forced into the trade trafficked that needs to be stopped michelle is part of the english collective of prostitutes network of sex workers spokeswoman for the network said most sex workers were mothers working to feed their children and called for more resources to help women who want to leave the profession or stop using drugs alex feis-bryce chief executive of national ugly mugs support service for sex workers when they are victims of crime welcomed any move that did not involve enforcement it good thing he said think any approach by police that is move away from enforcement is good idea one effect of having less criminalisation and less enforcement is sex workers are able to report to police when they re targeted and they are frequently targeted in many areas by rapists the most dangerous criminals he added many sex workers want to move away from police there certain lack of trust between sex workers and police if this policy is being pursued it will have to be part of bigger conversation with local support agencies with sex workers themselves with police in order to ensure sex workers do want to work in the area that been designated and they re willing to do so or the policy won work the plans follow similar pilot scheme in the north of england.

_START_ A part of Newport which is being earmarked as a designated area for prostitutes should not become like Amsterdam, an MP has warned. _END_

The suspects were shot dead in the eastern town of Verviers after they opened fire on police with automatic weapons on Thursday evening. Officials say they had returned from Syria and planned imminent attacks on police targets. Another suspect was wounded before being arrested. Searches were also carried out overnight in the Brussels area. Speaking after Thursday's raid in Verviers, near the German border, Prosecutor Eric Van Der Sypt said the terror threat level had been raised to three - the second highest. Referring to the raid itself, he said: "The suspects immediately and for several minutes opened fire with military weaponry and handguns on the special units of the federal police before they were neutralised." After the operation, four Kalashnikovs, bomb-making equipment and police clothing were found, according to local media. Security forces remain in the Verviers area. Police are expected to provide more details at a briefing on Friday. "Operations on the ground are now over. We are now exploiting the information [from the overnight anti-terror operations]," Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders told French TV station iTele. Some Jewish schools in Antwerp and Brussels were closed on Friday, after they were informed that they could be potential targets, Belgian newspaper Joods Actueel reported. Anti-terror raids also took place late on Thursday in the capital Brussels and surrounding towns, including Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, Anderlecht and Schaerbeek. Earlier that day, two suspected Islamists were arrested in the Brussels suburb of Zaventem, Belgian media reported. Belgian officials say more than 300 people have left Belgium to fight with Islamic militant groups in Syria and Iraq. The country is thought to have the highest number of foreign fighters per capita in Europe who have taken part in fighting in Syria. Prosecutors said the suspects in Verviers were believed to have been plotting to attack a police station and cause a large number of casualties. Eyewitnesses reported hearing heavy gunfire for several minutes and at least three explosions. Marylou Fletcher, one of the witnesses, told the BBC: "We were going back from shopping and saw the police cars. We thought there was an accident then we heard something blowing up. There were a lot of gunshots. "My children cried. They are just terrified." The area around the train station remains sealed off. Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said the security operation "shows the government's determination to fight those who want to spread terror", his spokesman said. Verviers is in the province of Liege, close to the German border, and has a population of about 56,000. The incident comes a week after attacks in neighbouring France that killed 17 people. Belgian media has reported that some of the weapons used in those attacks were bought in Brussels. However, Mr Van Der Sypt said no weapons link with the killings in France had been established. The suspects in the Belgium raids had been under surveillance for some time - well before last week's traumatic events in Paris, the BBC's Chris Morris in Verviers says. But there are fears that the suspects captured or killed in this operation could have been inspired by the killings in France to accelerate their own plans, our correspondent adds. The attacks in and around Paris - on satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, a kosher market and police - have heightened security fears in several European countries. In May last year, four people were killed inside the Jewish museum in Brussels. A Frenchman of Algerian descent is in custody in Belgium over the attack.

Belgium is on high alert after a major anti-terror raid in which two suspected Islamist militants were killed.

the suspects were shot dead in the eastern town of verviers after they opened fire on police with automatic weapons on thursday evening officials say they had returned from syria and planned imminent attacks on police targets another suspect was wounded before being arrested searches were also carried out overnight in the brussels area speaking after thursday raid in verviers near the german border prosecutor eric van der sypt said the terror threat level had been raised to three the second highest referring to the raid itself he said the suspects immediately and for several minutes opened fire with military weaponry and handguns on the special units of the federal police before they were neutralised after the operation four kalashnikovs bomb-making equipment and police clothing were found according to local media security forces remain in the verviers area police are expected to provide more details at briefing on friday operations on the ground are now over we are now exploiting the information from the overnight anti-terror operations belgian foreign minister didier reynders told french tv station itele some jewish schools in antwerp and brussels were closed on friday after they were informed that they could be potential targets belgian newspaper joods actueel reported anti-terror raids also took place late on thursday in the capital brussels and surrounding towns including sint-jans-molenbeek anderlecht and schaerbeek earlier that day two suspected islamists were arrested in the brussels suburb of zaventem belgian media reported belgian officials say more than 300 people have left belgium to fight with islamic militant groups in syria and iraq the country is thought to have the highest number of foreign fighters per capita in europe who have taken part in fighting in syria prosecutors said the suspects in verviers were believed to have been plotting to attack police station and cause large number of casualties eyewitnesses reported hearing heavy gunfire for several minutes and at least three explosions marylou fletcher one of the witnesses told the bbc we were going back from shopping and saw the police cars we thought there was an accident then we heard something blowing up there were lot of gunshots my children cried they are just terrified the area around the train station remains sealed off belgian prime minister charles michel said the security operation shows the government determination to fight those who want to spread terror his spokesman said verviers is in the province of liege close to the german border and has population of about 56 000 the incident comes week after attacks in neighbouring france that killed 17 people belgian media has reported that some of the weapons used in those attacks were bought in brussels however mr van der sypt said no weapons link with the killings in france had been established the suspects in the belgium raids had been under surveillance for some time well before last week traumatic events in paris the bbc chris morris in verviers says but there are fears that the suspects captured or killed in this operation could have been inspired by the killings in france to accelerate their own plans our correspondent adds the attacks in and around paris on satirical newspaper charlie hebdo kosher market and police have heightened security fears in several european countries in may last year four people were killed inside the jewish museum in brussels frenchman of algerian descent is in custody in belgium over the attack.

_START_ Belgium is on high alert after a major anti-terror raid in which two suspected Islamist militants were killed. _END_

The proposals would see Ysgol Mair and Blessed Edward Jones High School close, with a £23.8m new school opening on the site in September 2019. Bishop of Wrexham, the Right Reverend Peter Brignall said the proposal was an "exciting venture". Denbighshire Council will be asked to move forward with the consultation at a meeting on 24 January. If the council's cabinet agrees, the consultation would take place from between February and March.

Plans to reorganise Catholic school provision in Rhyl are set to go out to consultation.

the proposals would see ysgol mair and blessed edward jones high school close with £23.8m new school opening on the site in september 2019 bishop of wrexham the right reverend peter brignall said the proposal was an exciting venture denbighshire council will be asked to move forward with the consultation at meeting on 24 january if the council cabinet agrees the consultation would take place from between february and march.

_START_ Plans to reorganise Catholic school provision in Rhyl are set to go out to consultation. _END_

About 6,000 rocks are known in Britain to have ancient cup and ring carvings. More than 2,000 of the sites are found in Scotland. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has been awarded £807,000 by the Arts and Humanities Research Council towards the five-year project. The database would include 2D and 3D models of some of the decorated stone. The project will be launched next year and involve the University of Edinburgh and Glasgow School of Art. The purpose and significance of rock art to prehistoric and more recent communities is poorly understood, HES said. Archaeologists believe the markings may have been made for a number of reasons. These include for rituals, as territorial markers or mapping the stars. They could even be the "doodlings" of bored, ancient shepherds. New examples of rock art are still being found. The discovery of a previously unrecorded example was made in the Highlands in 2014. Rebecca Bailey, who led the grant application for HES, said: "We are absolutely delighted to have secured our first very substantial research grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council. "The project will be a co-production between our expert staff, academic partners and community groups, in keeping with our vision that the historic environment is understood, shared and enjoyed by everyone. "We look forward to the teams getting out into the field, making new discoveries, generating new knowledge, and sharing that on an international stage." The project will be launched in early 2017. It will be led for HES by principal investigator Dr Tertia Barnett. Co-investigators from the University of Edinburgh and Glasgow School of Art will also be involved and the project's partners include Archaeology Scotland, Kilmartin Museum and the North of Scotland Archaeology Society.

A digital database of Scotland's Neolithic and early Bronze Age rock art is to be created.

about 000 rocks are known in britain to have ancient cup and ring carvings more than 000 of the sites are found in scotland historic environment scotland hes has been awarded â£807 000 by the arts and humanities research council towards the five-year project the database would include 2d and 3d models of some of the decorated stone the project will be launched next year and involve the university of edinburgh and glasgow school of art the purpose and significance of rock art to prehistoric and more recent communities is poorly understood hes said archaeologists believe the markings may have been made for number of reasons these include for rituals as territorial markers or mapping the stars they could even be the doodlings of bored ancient shepherds new examples of rock art are still being found the discovery of previously unrecorded example was made in the highlands in 2014 rebecca bailey who led the grant application for hes said we are absolutely delighted to have secured our first very substantial research grant from the arts and humanities research council the project will be co-production between our expert staff academic partners and community groups in keeping with our vision that the historic environment is understood shared and enjoyed by everyone we look forward to the teams getting out into the field making new discoveries generating new knowledge and sharing that on an international stage the project will be launched in early 2017 it will be led for hes by principal investigator dr tertia barnett co-investigators from the university of edinburgh and glasgow school of art will also be involved and the project partners include archaeology scotland kilmartin museum and the north of scotland archaeology society.

_START_ A digital database of Scotland's Neolithic and early Bronze Age rock art is to be created. _END_

With the thunderous explosions from the referendum vote still ringing in our ears, new battle lines in British politics are being drawn up. Old alliances may crumble as new ones are forged. This is not about the Westminster leadership elections. They are part of it, but only a part. Think of the players you see every day on the TV as the tip of the iceberg. The iceberg which sank the Titanic only did so because of the mass behind it, lurking underwater. New movements are afoot, for the moment subterranean. Earnest meetings are being held in homes and offices and universities. They may wither away. They may become a mass movement that re-define politics. Brexit: What happens now? Reality Check: Can UK trigger Article 50 without asking Parliament? Legal action over MPs' role in Brexit Politicians have been quick to declare that "we are all Brexiters now". Most political observers have judged this the sane position. Maybe that is because they - we - are hard-headed realists who can see the political impossibility of betraying the 52%. Maybe it's because we can't think outside a box constructed of party political logic, and haven't quite caught up with the depth of the new divides. But it is certainly true we are in a different world now. "Leave" and "Remain" are not so much old hat as the new tribes - the way we see ourselves and our country. But the actual crux of the argument that will dominate the next few months, and probably years, is subtly different. It is between hard and soft Brexit. There will be quite literally thousands of details to negotiate, which will occupy civil servants, who'll have to be hastily recruited, for years. But the critical heart of the debate will between the worth of the single market and the need to curb immigration. It's not a new thought to point out that the battle over the Corn Laws which tore the Conservative Party asunder in the 19th Century was about free trade versus nationalism. That is very bad for the Conservative Party. Or perhaps it was about class interest, the emerging middle class against the old aristocracy - this time played out by a split between the old and left behind working class, and the middle class basking in the joys of globalisation. That is very bad for the Labour Party. Both are worth remembering if we are thinking about realignment. The "hard Brexiters" are those want to act quickly and be gone. They want to curb European migration as quickly as possible, using a points system. They don't much value being part of the single market, and point out that just about every nation in the world has "access" to it, without being a member. You can call this the "Canada lite" model if you like. "Soft Brexiters" want to take their time, and retain as close a relationship with the rest of the European Union as possible. They want access to the single market, and some sort of minor concession on free movement. Perhaps, they muse, the EU would give us an emergency brake and annual quotas on both sides. Their priority is to avoid trade tariffs and secure a good deal for services, particularly financial services. That's "Norway plus". This doesn't mean the argument for another bash at it, a second referendum, is over. Those in the 48% who think the result illegitimate for one reason or another will still have their say. Tony Blair told me at the weekend that, "if the will of the people shifts, why shouldn't we recognise that?" The Liberal Democrats see it as a chance to claw their way back to relevance. They see a big pool of potential voters willing to support them. They will fight the next election on a remain platform. In the meantime they will harry the Brexiters like a guerrilla army - on the rights of EU citizens living in the UK one day, on the European arrest warrant the next. But as Prof Anand Menon writes in an article for Foreign Affairs, "The referendum was, in part, a political protest against a system that no longer adequately represents its people. Overturning the result, therefore, would simply make matters worse." "One incident at a town hall event sticks in my mind," he recalls. "A couple of colleagues and I were in Newcastle, in the North East, discussing the fact that the vast majority of economists agreed that Brexit would lead to an economic slowdown. "A 2% drop in the United Kingdom's GDP, I said, would dwarf any savings the country would make from curtailing its contribution to the EU budget. 'That's your bloody GDP,' came the shouted response, 'not ours'." Those who want a second referendum should reflect on where sidelining those sort of voices could lead. But I suspect the desire to re-run 23 June 2016 - be it in a referendum or a general election - will fade for a while, return, then hover in the background. It depends on how the negotiations go, how the economy performs. It will be against the background of a fight between the new battalions. "Hard Brexiters" are easy to define - about half of the of the Conservative Party, best represented at the moment by Andrea Leadsom, and all those voters who meant what they said when they voted "leave". "Soft Brexiters" are more complex. Perhaps the Labour Party - who knows? They are hobbled by the desire of many of their one-time voters for tight controls on immigration. Maybe the woman who currently looks in lead position to become the next Prime Minister, Theresa May? I suspect the Lib Dems, when it comes down to voting in the commons, will vote for soft Brexit, while holding their noses. The SNP want to stay. But this push snags on Catalonia. They may hold a second referendum on independence. But in the coming months I suspect they too will join the forces of "soft Brexit". Also important are those getting their act together outside the Palace of Westminster - people in the City, big business, the creative industries. There's a lot of networking going on. Perhaps not much more, for now, than friends of friends getting together with like-minded friends of friends. One group wants a campaign to call a general election with a template letter to MPs arguing that a new government should be elected "with a mandate to address the concerns of the millions of people who voted Leave and the millions of people who voted Remain". They aren't absolutely clear what a manifesto would look like, but they are working on one. There are nascent groupings of the discontented and worried, but no mass movement people can easily sign up to, and no leader. Perhaps neither are wanted or needed. But it does make me reflect on the failed nature of leadership. There's a confusion between becoming a leader in politics - the need to count the votes and forge alliances - and actual leading. Politicians as diverse as Tony Benn and Nigel Farage led their cause, not by formally winning a contest, but because of their eloquence and passion. The mood and the debate outside parliament is important because hard/soft may be the new divide at the heart of the next Conservative government, one faction hitting the accelerator, the other pulling on the handbrake. We are in the early days of new politics. The emails, private conversations and phone calls taking place right now may define the next battles, and what our relationship with the rest of the world looks like for years to come.

How might Brexit change the existing landscape of British politics, and how might the main political parties position themselves?

with the thunderous explosions from the referendum vote still ringing in our ears new battle lines in british politics are being drawn up old alliances may crumble as new ones are forged this is not about the westminster leadership elections they are part of it but only part think of the players you see every day on the tv as the tip of the iceberg the iceberg which sank the titanic only did so because of the mass behind it lurking underwater new movements are afoot for the moment subterranean earnest meetings are being held in homes and offices and universities they may wither away they may become mass movement that re-define politics brexit what happens now reality check can uk trigger article 50 without asking parliament legal action over mps role in brexit politicians have been quick to declare that we are all brexiters now most political observers have judged this the sane position maybe that is because they we are hard-headed realists who can see the political impossibility of betraying the 52% maybe it because we can think outside box constructed of party political logic and haven quite caught up with the depth of the new divides but it is certainly true we are in different world now leave and remain are not so much old hat as the new tribes the way we see ourselves and our country but the actual crux of the argument that will dominate the next few months and probably years is subtly different it is between hard and soft brexit there will be quite literally thousands of details to negotiate which will occupy civil servants who ll have to be hastily recruited for years but the critical heart of the debate will between the worth of the single market and the need to curb immigration it not new thought to point out that the battle over the corn laws which tore the conservative party asunder in the 19th century was about free trade versus nationalism that is very bad for the conservative party or perhaps it was about class interest the emerging middle class against the old aristocracy this time played out by split between the old and left behind working class and the middle class basking in the joys of globalisation that is very bad for the labour party both are worth remembering if we are thinking about realignment the hard brexiters are those want to act quickly and be gone they want to curb european migration as quickly as possible using points system they don much value being part of the single market and point out that just about every nation in the world has access to it without being member you can call this the canada lite model if you like soft brexiters want to take their time and retain as close relationship with the rest of the european union as possible they want access to the single market and some sort of minor concession on free movement perhaps they muse the eu would give us an emergency brake and annual quotas on both sides their priority is to avoid trade tariffs and secure good deal for services particularly financial services that norway plus this doesn mean the argument for another bash at it second referendum is over those in the 48% who think the result illegitimate for one reason or another will still have their say tony blair told me at the weekend that if the will of the people shifts why shouldn we recognise that the liberal democrats see it as chance to claw their way back to relevance they see big pool of potential voters willing to support them they will fight the next election on remain platform in the meantime they will harry the brexiters like guerrilla army on the rights of eu citizens living in the uk one day on the european arrest warrant the next but as prof anand menon writes in an article for foreign affairs the referendum was in part political protest against system that no longer adequately represents its people overturning the result therefore would simply make matters worse one incident at town hall event sticks in my mind he recalls couple of colleagues and were in newcastle in the north east discussing the fact that the vast majority of economists agreed that brexit would lead to an economic slowdown 2% drop in the united kingdom gdp said would dwarf any savings the country would make from curtailing its contribution to the eu budget that your bloody gdp came the shouted response not ours those who want second referendum should reflect on where sidelining those sort of voices could lead but suspect the desire to re-run 23 june 2016 be it in referendum or general election will fade for while return then hover in the background it depends on how the negotiations go how the economy performs it will be against the background of fight between the new battalions hard brexiters are easy to define about half of the of the conservative party best represented at the moment by andrea leadsom and all those voters who meant what they said when they voted leave soft brexiters are more complex perhaps the labour party who knows they are hobbled by the desire of many of their one-time voters for tight controls on immigration maybe the woman who currently looks in lead position to become the next prime minister theresa may suspect the lib dems when it comes down to voting in the commons will vote for soft brexit while holding their noses the snp want to stay but this push snags on catalonia they may hold second referendum on independence but in the coming months suspect they too will join the forces of soft brexit also important are those getting their act together outside the palace of westminster people in the city big business the creative industries there lot of networking going on perhaps not much more for now than friends of friends getting together with like-minded friends of friends one group wants campaign to call general election with template letter to mps arguing that new government should be elected with mandate to address the concerns of the millions of people who voted leave and the millions of people who voted remain they aren absolutely clear what manifesto would look like but they are working on one there are nascent groupings of the discontented and worried but no mass movement people can easily sign up to and no leader perhaps neither are wanted or needed but it does make me reflect on the failed nature of leadership there confusion between becoming leader in politics the need to count the votes and forge alliances and actual leading politicians as diverse as tony benn and nigel farage led their cause not by formally winning contest but because of their eloquence and passion the mood and the debate outside parliament is important because hard/soft may be the new divide at the heart of the next conservative government one faction hitting the accelerator the other pulling on the handbrake we are in the early days of new politics the emails private conversations and phone calls taking place right now may define the next battles and what our relationship with the rest of the world looks like for years to come.

_START_ How might Brexit change the existing landscape of British politics, and how might the main political parties position themselves? _END_

The 24-year-old won the event, finishing ahead of Ethiopian record holder Atsedu Tsegay. His time beat the 62:28 set in the 1987 Great North Run by Allister Hutton. Hawkins' time of 60:24 in last year's Great Scottish Run half-marathon did not count as a Scottish record after the course was found to be too short. Organisers re-measured the Glasgow route after some competitors raised concerns about the distance and it was found to be around 150m shy. Hawkins is now second to Mo Farah on the all-time British list over the half-marathon distance, with Steve Jones third. Another Scot, Laura Muir, set a new European 3,000m indoor record in Karlsruhe, Germany. The 23-year-old's victory set a new mark of eight minutes 26.41 seconds - fifth on the world-best list. Meanwhile, compatriot Andy Butchart clocked 3:54.24 to win the Armory Invitational Mile event in New York to go second on the Scottish all-time list and third on the British list.

Callum Hawkins set a Scottish record in the half marathon at the Kagawa Marugame International in Japan with a time of 60:00.

the 24-year-old won the event finishing ahead of ethiopian record holder atsedu tsegay his time beat the 62:28 set in the 1987 great north run by allister hutton hawkins time of 60:24 in last year great scottish run half-marathon did not count as scottish record after the course was found to be too short organisers re-measured the glasgow route after some competitors raised concerns about the distance and it was found to be around 150m shy hawkins is now second to mo farah on the all-time british list over the half-marathon distance with steve jones third another scot laura muir set new european 000m indoor record in karlsruhe germany the 23-year-old victory set new mark of eight minutes 26.41 seconds fifth on the world-best list meanwhile compatriot andy butchart clocked 3:54.24 to win the armory invitational mile event in new york to go second on the scottish all-time list and third on the british list.

_START_ Callum Hawkins set a Scottish record in the half marathon at the Kagawa Marugame International in Japan with a time of 60:00. _END_

A bloc of left-wing parliamentarians, of which Sinn Féin is a member, proposed the measure in Strasbourg. The amendment was defeated by 374 votes to 66. Sinn Féin said the outcome was disappointing, but it will continue to campaign for special status. Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy, who represents the Republic of Ireland's Midlands-North-West constituency said: "We have already ensured that the European Parliament is in agreement that the Good Friday Agreement should be protected in all its parts. "Moreover, the European Council's negotiation guidelines support the need to protect the Good Friday Agreement and recognise the unique circumstances on the island of Ireland and the need for flexible and imaginative solutions. "We are engaging with hundreds of political representatives and officials from across Europe in order to gather further support for special status for the north within the EU and will continue to do so," he added. The DUP MEP, Diane Dodds, welcomed the vote: "Since last June, Sinn Féin and others have made a special designated status their big ticket priority for Brexit. "It is clear that support for this scenario has gained little traction. "The negotiating guidelines published by the European Parliament and Council earlier this year make no reference to a special designated status and both governments in London and Dublin have failed to back the proposal. "Ultimately this week's vote by MEPs is further demonstration that Sinn Féin's Brexit charm offensive has failed miserably. "Moving forward the DUP will continue to work tirelessly, engaging closely with stakeholders across sectors affected, and using our influence both at Westminster and in Brussels, to ensure that our Province gets the best possible deal from Brexit," she added. After the debate, the Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson criticised Sinn Féin for using the term "the north of Ireland" to refer to Northern Ireland. He said: "They say they want "special status", but they cannot even say the name of the region they want this special status for. "It is clear for all to see that Sinn Fein's concern is not the economic wellbeing of the people of Northern Ireland, rather it is about trying to use the European Parliament as a platform for anti-UK posturing." he added.

A bid to give Northern Ireland designated special status within the European Union (EU) following Brexit has been defeated in the European Parliament.

a bloc of left-wing parliamentarians of which sinn féin is member proposed the measure in strasbourg the amendment was defeated by 374 votes to 66 sinn féin said the outcome was disappointing but it will continue to campaign for special status sinn féin mep matt carthy who represents the republic of ireland midlands-north-west constituency said we have already ensured that the european parliament is in agreement that the good friday agreement should be protected in all its parts moreover the european council negotiation guidelines support the need to protect the good friday agreement and recognise the unique circumstances on the island of ireland and the need for flexible and imaginative solutions we are engaging with hundreds of political representatives and officials from across europe in order to gather further support for special status for the north within the eu and will continue to do so he added the dup mep diane dodds welcomed the vote since last june sinn féin and others have made special designated status their big ticket priority for brexit it is clear that support for this scenario has gained little traction the negotiating guidelines published by the european parliament and council earlier this year make no reference to special designated status and both governments in london and dublin have failed to back the proposal ultimately this week vote by meps is further demonstration that sinn féin brexit charm offensive has failed miserably moving forward the dup will continue to work tirelessly engaging closely with stakeholders across sectors affected and using our influence both at westminster and in brussels to ensure that our province gets the best possible deal from brexit she added after the debate the ulster unionist mep jim nicholson criticised sinn féin for using the term the north of ireland to refer to northern ireland he said they say they want special status but they cannot even say the name of the region they want this special status for it is clear for all to see that sinn fein concern is not the economic wellbeing of the people of northern ireland rather it is about trying to use the european parliament as platform for anti-uk posturing he added.

_START_ A bid to give Northern Ireland designated special status within the European Union (EU) following Brexit has been defeated in the European Parliament. _END_

Wins in the singles for Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid meant that the rubber's doubles match was not needed. Hewett's 7-5 6-1 win over Michael Jeremiasz gave Reid the chance to clinch the title in Antalya, Turkey.. And the Scot sealed the victory over the 2014 champions with a 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 win over Nicolas Peifer. "Making the transition from juniors and still being able to perform on this stage, it's a very special moment," said 17-year-old Hewett, who had made his senior debut for GB this week. "I said at the beginning of the week I thought we could win. It has been great to have maintained that belief and to perform to our potential. It feels unreal." It was the first time Britain's men had reached the final of the World Group in the 31-year history of the event, which is the wheelchair tennis equivalent of the Davis Cup. Earlier, Britain's women claimed their third bronze medal since 2011 with a 2-0 win over Germany.

Great Britain's men have won the World Group in the wheelchair tennis World Team Cup for the first time with a 2-0 victory over France in the final.

wins in the singles for alfie hewett and gordon reid meant that the rubber doubles match was not needed hewett 7-5 6-1 win over michael jeremiasz gave reid the chance to clinch the title in antalya turkey and the scot sealed the victory over the 2014 champions with 7-6 7-5 6-2 win over nicolas peifer making the transition from juniors and still being able to perform on this stage it very special moment said 17-year-old hewett who had made his senior debut for gb this week said at the beginning of the week thought we could win it has been great to have maintained that belief and to perform to our potential it feels unreal it was the first time britain men had reached the final of the world group in the 31-year history of the event which is the wheelchair tennis equivalent of the davis cup earlier britain women claimed their third bronze medal since 2011 with 2-0 win over germany.

_START_ Great Britain's men have won the World Group in the wheelchair tennis World Team Cup for the first time with a 2-0 victory over France in the final. _END_

Jamie Whiteman, 20, pleaded guilty to 16 offences, including sexual activity with a child under 13, making indecent images and voyeurism. Whiteman, of Woodhead Drive, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, was sentenced at Hull Crown Court. He admitted the offences at a hearing last month. Whitehead competed for the Great Britain team at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Milan in 2013. He also won a silver medal at the 2013 British Figure Skating Championships.

A Great Britain figure skater has been sent to a young offenders' institution for three years after admitting sexually abusing five girls from Hull.

jamie whiteman 20 pleaded guilty to 16 offences including sexual activity with child under 13 making indecent images and voyeurism whiteman of woodhead drive ravenshead nottinghamshire was sentenced at hull crown court he admitted the offences at hearing last month whitehead competed for the great britain team at the world junior figure skating championships in milan in 2013 he also won silver medal at the 2013 british figure skating championships.

_START_ A Great Britain figure skater has been sent to a young offenders' institution for three years after admitting sexually abusing five girls from Hull. _END_

Police said they observed a red Renault car travelling at speed along the Springfield Road shortly before 21:30 BST on Friday and signalled for it to stop. They said the car failed to stop and police followed it through the Cluain Mor Estate. It was later found on Beechmount Parade. A 35-year-old man appeared in court in Belfast on Saturday charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and failing to stop for police. A 33-year-old man has been charged with disorderly behaviour and obstructing police. He is expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on 16 September. Police said he has also been returned to prison after his licence was revoked. A 16-year-old girl has been charged with assault on police and resisting police. She is expected to appear before Belfast Youth Court on 14 September. All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Two men and a 16-year-old girl have been charged with a number of offences after a police chase in west Belfast.

police said they observed red renault car travelling at speed along the springfield road shortly before 21:30 bst on friday and signalled for it to stop they said the car failed to stop and police followed it through the cluain mor estate it was later found on beechmount parade 35-year-old man appeared in court in belfast on saturday charged with dangerous driving driving while disqualified and failing to stop for police 33-year-old man has been charged with disorderly behaviour and obstructing police he is expected to appear before belfast magistrates court on 16 september police said he has also been returned to prison after his licence was revoked 16-year-old girl has been charged with assault on police and resisting police she is expected to appear before belfast youth court on 14 september all charges will be reviewed by the public prosecution service.

_START_ Two men and a 16-year-old girl have been charged with a number of offences after a police chase in west Belfast. _END_

Jordon Mutch and George Evans will compete for midfield spots with Joey van den Berg and John Swift. Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is confident striker Dwight Gayle is over his hamstring injury. The Spaniard has no fresh injury problems, with only long-term absentees Isaac Hayden (ankle) and Rolando Aarons unavailable for the league leaders. Reading manager Jaap Stam told BBC Radio Berkshire: "It's going to be a hard game. Newcastle have got a lot of quality within their squad. "Rafael Benitez has about 50 players, but that's what happens if you're working at a big club with the funds to make a good team. "We're going to work very hard to get a result, as we want to work hard for the fans and to stay up towards the top of the table." Tim Dellor, BBC Radio Berkshire Reading have the best home record in the Championship, having only lost twice at the Madejski Stadium. Newcastle are the best team away from home in the Championship, with 13 wins on the road. Something has to give in this one. Reading were not convincing in their win against Wolves on Saturday. They probably need another four wins from their remaining 11 games to seal a play-off spot. Newcastle have forged a five-point lead over Brighton at the top, and anything other than automatic promotion is now unthinkable for their fans. One of the big talking points at Reading in the past couple of weeks has been the low attendances, despite the excellent results. Stam and his team will enjoy playing in front of a full house.

Reading winger Garath McCleary (knee and abdomen) is in contention to return after missing the win against Wolves.

jordon mutch and george evans will compete for midfield spots with joey van den berg and john swift newcastle boss rafael benitez is confident striker dwight gayle is over his hamstring injury the spaniard has no fresh injury problems with only long-term absentees isaac hayden ankle and rolando aarons unavailable for the league leaders reading manager jaap stam told bbc radio berkshire it going to be hard game newcastle have got lot of quality within their squad rafael benitez has about 50 players but that what happens if you re working at big club with the funds to make good team we re going to work very hard to get result as we want to work hard for the fans and to stay up towards the top of the table tim dellor bbc radio berkshire reading have the best home record in the championship having only lost twice at the madejski stadium newcastle are the best team away from home in the championship with 13 wins on the road something has to give in this one reading were not convincing in their win against wolves on saturday they probably need another four wins from their remaining 11 games to seal play-off spot newcastle have forged five-point lead over brighton at the top and anything other than automatic promotion is now unthinkable for their fans one of the big talking points at reading in the past couple of weeks has been the low attendances despite the excellent results stam and his team will enjoy playing in front of full house.

_START_ Reading winger Garath McCleary (knee and abdomen) is in contention to return after missing the win against Wolves. _END_

A farm vehicle hit the parapet of Bidford Bridge, in Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, on Tuesday. At the moment pedestrians and cyclists can still use the crossing, but town businesses said their summer trade will be hit by a total closure. Warwickshire Council said a date when the repair work will be complete is "currently unknown". Patrick Marshall, from The Bridge restaurant, said: "[People] can park on the other side and walk in, which is fine, but if they close it altogether while they do the work it could be devastating for us." The council said it is doing "all that it can" to repair the bridge "as quickly as possible", according to Councillor Peter Butlin. "[But] bearing in mind this is an old structure, it will have to be repaired using old methods, and they're not exactly quick," he said. Matching stone for the 230ft (70m) long bridge will also have to be found before the repairs can be started, the council said.

Traders fear their businesses could be hit if a medieval bridge damaged in an accident has to be completely closed.

a farm vehicle hit the parapet of bidford bridge in bidford-on-avon warwickshire on tuesday at the moment pedestrians and cyclists can still use the crossing but town businesses said their summer trade will be hit by total closure warwickshire council said date when the repair work will be complete is currently unknown patrick marshall from the bridge restaurant said people can park on the other side and walk in which is fine but if they close it altogether while they do the work it could be devastating for us the council said it is doing all that it can to repair the bridge as quickly as possible according to councillor peter butlin but bearing in mind this is an old structure it will have to be repaired using old methods and they re not exactly quick he said matching stone for the 230ft 70m long bridge will also have to be found before the repairs can be started the council said.

_START_ Traders fear their businesses could be hit if a medieval bridge damaged in an accident has to be completely closed. _END_

Ashley Dyball, 23, had been travelling through Europe on a break from fighting with the YPG Kurdish militia in Syria. On Facebook, where he uses the name Mitchell Scott, he said he could be deported to Australia to face charges. It is a crime under Australian law to assist militant groups in the Middle East. A spokeswoman for Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs said the agency was providing consular assistance to an Australian detained in Germany. "Due to privacy constraints we will not comment further," the spokeswoman said. Mr Dyball's lawyer, Jessie Smith, confirmed to the BBC on Thursday that he had been detained but gave no further details. Mr Dyball said on Facebook he was being "charged as a terrorist" and would be sent to Australia. According to Australian media, Mr Dyball's family want the Australian government to grant him amnesty from laws primarily designed to protect the country from militants returning home after fighting with IS. Australia is on high alert for attacks by radicalised Muslims, including those returning home from fighting in the Middle East. In June it was reported that another Australian man, Reece Harding, was killed fighting with the Kurdish YPG militia group against the so-called Islamic State in Syria.

An Australian man who has been fighting against the so-called Islamic State group (IS) says he has been detained in Germany on terror charges.

ashley dyball 23 had been travelling through europe on break from fighting with the ypg kurdish militia in syria on facebook where he uses the name mitchell scott he said he could be deported to australia to face charges it is crime under australian law to assist militant groups in the middle east spokeswoman for australia department of foreign affairs said the agency was providing consular assistance to an australian detained in germany due to privacy constraints we will not comment further the spokeswoman said mr dyball lawyer jessie smith confirmed to the bbc on thursday that he had been detained but gave no further details mr dyball said on facebook he was being charged as terrorist and would be sent to australia according to australian media mr dyball family want the australian government to grant him amnesty from laws primarily designed to protect the country from militants returning home after fighting with is australia is on high alert for attacks by radicalised muslims including those returning home from fighting in the middle east in june it was reported that another australian man reece harding was killed fighting with the kurdish ypg militia group against the so-called islamic state in syria.

_START_ An Australian man who has been fighting against the so-called Islamic State group (IS) says he has been detained in Germany on terror charges. _END_

A federal agency is probing allegations that Rolls-Royce paid bribes for supply of aircraft engines. Rolls-Royce said it would "cooperate fully" with Indian authorities. The company is the world's second biggest manufacturer of aircraft engines. India's defence ministry had put on hold all "existing and future" contracts with Rolls-Royce pending the results of an investigation by the country's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the purchase of jet fighter engines in a deal worth $1.6bn (??960m), the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported. The Rolls-Royce engines were supplied to the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) between 2007 and 2011, reports said. "There was an internal vigilance report [by HAL] that suggested there were discrepancies in the deal. The CBI will look into that," the AFP news agency quoted a defence official as saying. A Rolls-Royce spokesperson said the company would cooperate with the inquiry. "We await clarification from the authorities in India. We have made clear that we will cooperate with the regulators and have been explicit that we will not tolerate misconduct of any sort," the spokesperson told the BBC. Rolls-Royce said last year that the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) was investigating allegations of possible bribery in China and Indonesia. Last month, two people were arrested in London as part of an SFO investigation into the firm's activities in Asia. The office said at the end of last year it had opened a formal investigation into the engine maker about bribery and corruption in overseas markets. The Rolls-Royce probe is the latest controversy to hit India's defence purchases. In January, India cancelled a helicopter deal with Italian defence giant Finmeccanica after allegations of corruption. India's governing Congress party has been hit by a series of damaging corruption scandals in recent years and the opposition has made regular calls for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to resign.

India has put on hold all deals with Rolls-Royce until it completes an investigation into bribery allegations against the Britain-based company, the Press Trust of India news agency said.

a federal agency is probing allegations that rolls-royce paid bribes for supply of aircraft engines rolls-royce said it would cooperate fully with indian authorities the company is the world second biggest manufacturer of aircraft engines india defence ministry had put on hold all existing and future contracts with rolls-royce pending the results of an investigation by the country central bureau of investigation cbi into the purchase of jet fighter engines in deal worth $1.6bn 960m the press trust of india pti reported the rolls-royce engines were supplied to the state-run hindustan aeronautics limited hal between 2007 and 2011 reports said there was an internal vigilance report by hal that suggested there were discrepancies in the deal the cbi will look into that the afp news agency quoted defence official as saying rolls-royce spokesperson said the company would cooperate with the inquiry we await clarification from the authorities in india we have made clear that we will cooperate with the regulators and have been explicit that we will not tolerate misconduct of any sort the spokesperson told the bbc rolls-royce said last year that the uk serious fraud office sfo was investigating allegations of possible bribery in china and indonesia last month two people were arrested in london as part of an sfo investigation into the firm activities in asia the office said at the end of last year it had opened formal investigation into the engine maker about bribery and corruption in overseas markets the rolls-royce probe is the latest controversy to hit india defence purchases in january india cancelled helicopter deal with italian defence giant finmeccanica after allegations of corruption india governing congress party has been hit by series of damaging corruption scandals in recent years and the opposition has made regular calls for prime minister manmohan singh to resign.

_START_ India has put on hold all deals with Rolls-Royce until it completes an investigation into bribery allegations against the Britain-based company, the Press Trust of India news agency said. _END_

Brendan Conway, 28, from Derby, admitted 15 offences against children as young as 12 dating back to 2012. In one case he met a boy aged 13 in Gloucestershire, where they engaged in a sexual activity. The victim's family said the boy's life had been "turned upside down" by what Conway did to him. Conway, of Border Crescent, Alvaston, admitted causing or inciting children to engage in sexual activity, possession of indecent images, online grooming of children and sexual activity with a child. The street dancer, who appeared on Sky's Got To Dance and as an extra in Streetdance 3D, used a variety of social networking sites to find youngsters, before offering them cash and other gifts to meet him. On one occasion, while pretending to be a 17-year-old, he was successful. He convinced a 13-year-old boy to meet him in Gloucestershire and carry out a sex act on him. He was arrested after a friend of the victim told police what happened. Sentencing Conway at Derby Crown Court, Judge Nirmal Shant said: "Your case demonstrates the dangers to young children of using the internet. You used it to enter their homes so you could have access you wouldn't ordinarily have had." The mother of the one victim Conway met said he had "totally turned their lives upside down". "My son, although he was fully aware of the dangers online, thought it wouldn't happen to him," she said. "He trusted the wrong person, believing the information he was told. The long-term effects on my son are still not known at the moment." At a previous hearing, Conway denied five other sex offences, which were ordered to lie on file. Conway will serve at least five years and was put on the sex offenders register for life.

A chef and youth football coach who appeared on a TV talent show has been jailed for eight years for using social networking sites to groom boys.

brendan conway 28 from derby admitted 15 offences against children as young as 12 dating back to 2012 in one case he met boy aged 13 in gloucestershire where they engaged in sexual activity the victim family said the boy life had been turned upside down by what conway did to him conway of border crescent alvaston admitted causing or inciting children to engage in sexual activity possession of indecent images online grooming of children and sexual activity with child the street dancer who appeared on sky got to dance and as an extra in streetdance 3d used variety of social networking sites to find youngsters before offering them cash and other gifts to meet him on one occasion while pretending to be 17-year-old he was successful he convinced 13-year-old boy to meet him in gloucestershire and carry out sex act on him he was arrested after friend of the victim told police what happened sentencing conway at derby crown court judge nirmal shant said your case demonstrates the dangers to young children of using the internet you used it to enter their homes so you could have access you wouldn ordinarily have had the mother of the one victim conway met said he had totally turned their lives upside down my son although he was fully aware of the dangers online thought it wouldn happen to him she said he trusted the wrong person believing the information he was told the long-term effects on my son are still not known at the moment at previous hearing conway denied five other sex offences which were ordered to lie on file conway will serve at least five years and was put on the sex offenders register for life.

_START_ A chef and youth football coach who appeared on a TV talent show has been jailed for eight years for using social networking sites to groom boys. _END_

A company spokeswoman said the service did not have a launch date as it was still recruiting a Cardiff-based team. The GMB union said Uber would make it difficult for other drivers to earn a living and the city's Hackney Carriage Association said it would take legal action. Cardiff council said the application had been considered "in accordance with legislation". In a statement, Uber said it was looking forward to offering a "safe, reliable and affordable choice for people in Cardiff". Cardiff Hackney Carriage Association chairman Mathab Khan said: "If Cardiff goes ahead with Uber we will have no option but to take legal action because the council aren't capable of controlling all these drivers. "We have already lodged hundreds of complains to Cardiff council's licensing section… there are drivers who are just flouting the law and we have considered taking them to court ourselves but the council just refuses to pass their details on to us." Steve Garelick, GMB professional drivers's branch secretary said: "Things have worked perfectly well in Cardiff until now. "This will over saturate the market place. It will force rates down. "We are concerned Uber will continue to work on the very edge of what is acceptable by law." In October, the High Court found the company does not break the law. The court had been asked to decide whether the company's smartphones were considered meters, which are outlawed for private hire vehicles. Uber currently operates in 15 cities and towns across the UK including London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Glasgow.

Taxi booking app Uber has been granted an operator's licence for Cardiff.

a company spokeswoman said the service did not have launch date as it was still recruiting cardiff-based team the gmb union said uber would make it difficult for other drivers to earn living and the city hackney carriage association said it would take legal action cardiff council said the application had been considered in accordance with legislation in statement uber said it was looking forward to offering safe reliable and affordable choice for people in cardiff cardiff hackney carriage association chairman mathab khan said if cardiff goes ahead with uber we will have no option but to take legal action because the council aren capable of controlling all these drivers we have already lodged hundreds of complains to cardiff council licensing section… there are drivers who are just flouting the law and we have considered taking them to court ourselves but the council just refuses to pass their details on to us steve garelick gmb professional drivers branch secretary said things have worked perfectly well in cardiff until now this will over saturate the market place it will force rates down we are concerned uber will continue to work on the very edge of what is acceptable by law in october the high court found the company does not break the law the court had been asked to decide whether the company smartphones were considered meters which are outlawed for private hire vehicles uber currently operates in 15 cities and towns across the uk including london manchester leeds birmingham and glasgow.

_START_ Taxi booking app Uber has been granted an operator's licence for Cardiff. _END_

Allied, which also stars Marion Cotillard, took £1.3m on its opening weekend to debut in second place. But it was not enough to dethrone Fantastic Beasts, which took a further £8.9m on its second week of release. The film, which is a spin-off from the Harry Potter series, stars Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston. The animated children's film Trolls continued to perform well in its sixth week - taking a further £834,000 to land at number three. Bad Santa 2 debuted at number four with £799,000 - 13 years after its predecessor was released. Arrival, which stars Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner, held on to its top five position for a third week after taking a further £778,000. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Brad Pitt's latest film has failed to topple Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them from the top of the UK box office.

allied which also stars marion cotillard took £1.3m on its opening weekend to debut in second place but it was not enough to dethrone fantastic beasts which took further £8.9m on its second week of release the film which is spin-off from the harry potter series stars eddie redmayne and katherine waterston the animated children film trolls continued to perform well in its sixth week taking further £834 000 to land at number three bad santa debuted at number four with £799 000 13 years after its predecessor was released arrival which stars amy adams and jeremy renner held on to its top five position for third week after taking further £778 000 follow us on facebook on twitter @bbcnewsents or on instagram at bbcnewsents if you have story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

_START_ Brad Pitt's latest film has failed to topple Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them from the top of the UK box office. _END_

Media playback is not supported on this device American Gatlin, who has served two doping bans, was booed before and after Saturday's World Championship final at London Stadium, and when he was presented with his medal. "He served his ban and he worked his heart out doing what he could," said Willie Gatlin. "He worked to come back, and he worked his way back to championship form." Gatlin, 35, clocked 9.92 seconds as he beat second-placed compatriot Christian Coleman and legendary Jamaican Usain Bolt, who was third. Bolt, 30, was unable to secure a 20th global gold in his final individual 100m race before retiring. Lord Coe, president of the International Association of Athletics Federation, told BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek Gatlin's victory was "not the perfect script". He added: "I'm not eulogistic that someone who has served two bans has walked off with one of our glittering prizes." Willie Gatlin said he was not "upset" by his son being booed because "I know what kind of son I raised, what kind of character he has". He added: "The fans booing is disrespectful to the sport. The sport has always been here and is going to be here after he leaves. "He created a memory that is going to be in people's minds a long time." Media playback is not supported on this device In 2001, when he was still at college, Gatlin was given a two-year suspension for taking a banned amphetamine. He successfully argued this was due to medication he took for attention deficit disorder and was allowed to return to competition after a year. Then, in 2006 - having won the 100m and 200m double at the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki - he tested positive again, this time for testosterone. Gatlin was banned for eight years, avoiding a lifetime ban in exchange for his co-operation with doping authorities. This suspension was halved to four years on appeal. "For the youngsters coming up, he is trying to help to tutor and help to be good, clean athletes," added his father. "He is trying to teach good character and good sportsmanship about themselves. "I don't think he has regrets, it is a lesson learned. Everything happens for a reason and it gives you teaching moments. We have been through it all and we bear it all." Toni Minichello, who coached Britain's former Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill, says fans are entitled to express their opinions - but adds the authorities also need to be held to account. "It's not his [Gatlin's] fault in any way shape or form," he said. "It's the fault of the federations and Wada [the World Anti-Doping Agency] for putting the rules down in such a way that allows him to return. "Really, if you want to boo somebody, boo Wada, boo the federations."

The father of world 100m champion Justin Gatlin says the booing of his son is "disrespectful to the sport".

media playback is not supported on this device american gatlin who has served two doping bans was booed before and after saturday world championship final at london stadium and when he was presented with his medal he served his ban and he worked his heart out doing what he could said willie gatlin he worked to come back and he worked his way back to championship form gatlin 35 clocked 9.92 seconds as he beat second-placed compatriot christian coleman and legendary jamaican usain bolt who was third bolt 30 was unable to secure 20th global gold in his final individual 100m race before retiring lord coe president of the international association of athletics federation told bbc radio live sportsweek gatlin victory was not the perfect script he added not eulogistic that someone who has served two bans has walked off with one of our glittering prizes willie gatlin said he was not upset by his son being booed because know what kind of son raised what kind of character he has he added the fans booing is disrespectful to the sport the sport has always been here and is going to be here after he leaves he created memory that is going to be in people minds long time media playback is not supported on this device in 2001 when he was still at college gatlin was given two-year suspension for taking banned amphetamine he successfully argued this was due to medication he took for attention deficit disorder and was allowed to return to competition after year then in 2006 having won the 100m and 200m double at the 2005 world championships in helsinki he tested positive again this time for testosterone gatlin was banned for eight years avoiding lifetime ban in exchange for his co-operation with doping authorities this suspension was halved to four years on appeal for the youngsters coming up he is trying to help to tutor and help to be good clean athletes added his father he is trying to teach good character and good sportsmanship about themselves don think he has regrets it is lesson learned everything happens for reason and it gives you teaching moments we have been through it all and we bear it all toni minichello who coached britain former olympic heptathlon champion jessica ennis-hill says fans are entitled to express their opinions but adds the authorities also need to be held to account it not his gatlin fault in any way shape or form he said it the fault of the federations and wada the world anti-doping agency for putting the rules down in such way that allows him to return really if you want to boo somebody boo wada boo the federations

_START_ The father of world 100m champion Justin Gatlin says the booing of his son is "disrespectful to the sport". _END_

Paul Charles Wilkins, of Littleport in Cambridgeshire, travelled to California in January to "engage in illicit sexual conduct" with boys aged 10 and 12, US officials claim. US Attorney Eileen M. Decker described the 70-year-old as a predator. Wilkins was jailed in the UK in 2011 for child pornography offences. He pleaded guilty to 16 charges and was jailed for 56 months at Cambridge Crown Court, the Crown Prosecution Service for East of England said. In January, Wilkins arrived in the Coachella Valley in southern California with the intention of having sex with pre-teen boys, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. The Cambridgeshire man, who holds dual UK and US citizenship, was arrested on 11 February at a rented apartment in Palm Springs after allegedly paying an undercover Homelands Security Investigations (HSI) officer $250 (£170) to have sex with a nine-year-old boy. He was charged with travelling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with boys and attempted sex trafficking. Ms Decker, chief federal law enforcement officer in the Central District of California, said: "When this defendant's original plan was thwarted, he made other arrangements to sexually abuse a child. "He must be held accountable for these crimes." Wilkins has been detained in custody in the US since his arrest, but two further charges of transporting and possessing child pornography were added to the indictment on 17 June. The images were found on a laptop computer and storage device seized when he was arrested in Palm Springs, an ICE official said. Wilkins was detained as part of HSI's Operation Predator, an international initiative to protect children from sexual predators. He is expected to face trial in the US on 19 July.

A convicted child sex offender could be facing the rest of his life in jail after he was caught trying to pay US undercover officers for sex with a boy.

paul charles wilkins of littleport in cambridgeshire travelled to california in january to engage in illicit sexual conduct with boys aged 10 and 12 us officials claim us attorney eileen decker described the 70-year-old as predator wilkins was jailed in the uk in 2011 for child pornography offences he pleaded guilty to 16 charges and was jailed for 56 months at cambridge crown court the crown prosecution service for east of england said in january wilkins arrived in the coachella valley in southern california with the intention of having sex with pre-teen boys according to us immigration and customs enforcement ice officials the cambridgeshire man who holds dual uk and us citizenship was arrested on 11 february at rented apartment in palm springs after allegedly paying an undercover homelands security investigations hsi officer $250 â£170 to have sex with nine-year-old boy he was charged with travelling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with boys and attempted sex trafficking ms decker chief federal law enforcement officer in the central district of california said when this defendant original plan was thwarted he made other arrangements to sexually abuse child he must be held accountable for these crimes wilkins has been detained in custody in the us since his arrest but two further charges of transporting and possessing child pornography were added to the indictment on 17 june the images were found on laptop computer and storage device seized when he was arrested in palm springs an ice official said wilkins was detained as part of hsi operation predator an international initiative to protect children from sexual predators he is expected to face trial in the us on 19 july.

_START_ A convicted child sex offender could be facing the rest of his life in jail after he was caught trying to pay US undercover officers for sex with a boy. _END_

The two bodies were found on the coastal path in Petitor Woods in Torquay. David Cauldwell, 39, was reported missing from the town on 22 May. A spokeswoman for Devon and Cornwall Police said there was no link between the two bodies found at the site. Click here for live updates on this story Officers first found the human remains - believed to have been there for a "considerable" time - at 20:45 BST on Tuesday. They discovered a second body, believed to be that of Mr Cauldwell, at about 08:10 BST on Wednesday. Police said: "David Cauldwell's family have been informed of the developments but formal identification has not yet taken place. "The area has been cordoned off and a full investigation is being carried out to establish the circumstances of both deaths. Support will be offered to families and friends when the identities have been confirmed." It is understood police believe they know the identity of the human remains due to an item discovered where they were found. Mr Cauldwell was last seen leaving the Artful Dodger pub in Teignmouth Road, Torquay, at about midnight on 21 May.

Police searching for a missing man have discovered what they believe to be his body and a second set of human remains nearby.

the two bodies were found on the coastal path in petitor woods in torquay david cauldwell 39 was reported missing from the town on 22 may spokeswoman for devon and cornwall police said there was no link between the two bodies found at the site click here for live updates on this story officers first found the human remains believed to have been there for considerable time at 20:45 bst on tuesday they discovered second body believed to be that of mr cauldwell at about 08:10 bst on wednesday police said david cauldwell family have been informed of the developments but formal identification has not yet taken place the area has been cordoned off and full investigation is being carried out to establish the circumstances of both deaths support will be offered to families and friends when the identities have been confirmed it is understood police believe they know the identity of the human remains due to an item discovered where they were found mr cauldwell was last seen leaving the artful dodger pub in teignmouth road torquay at about midnight on 21 may.

_START_ Police searching for a missing man have discovered what they believe to be his body and a second set of human remains nearby. _END_

Northamptonshire Police found Ian Caffel guilty of breaching standards of professional behaviour. A panel heard he made comments to seven women and had a sexual relationship with a vulnerable colleague between March 2010 and August 2016. Mr Caffel was not present at the hearing and no mitigation was offered. He was dismissed without notice. The hearing, chaired by Chief Constable Simon Edens, was also told Mr Caffel, who had been with the force for almost seven years, had previously received management advice from Bedfordshire Police following an investigation into his conduct with younger female colleagues at that force. After finding the eight allegations proven, Mr Edens said the evidence had been "clear and compelling" and had shown Mr Caffel "blatantly abused his position". "I have no hesitation in concluding that the allegations against Mr Caffel are true," he said. "It is indisputable that he has failed in his duty to maintain the standards expected of him and that he has failed to modify his behaviour following a previous investigation by Bedfordshire Police. "There is no place for anybody at Northamptonshire Police who behaves in this way." Det Supt Mark Behan from the professional standards department said: "Mr Caffel was held to account by his own employers, demonstrating our commitment to upholding the standards of professional behaviour and the honesty and integrity of our officers and staff."

A police sergeant who made sexual comments or approaches to female colleagues has been sacked for gross misconduct.

northamptonshire police found ian caffel guilty of breaching standards of professional behaviour panel heard he made comments to seven women and had sexual relationship with vulnerable colleague between march 2010 and august 2016 mr caffel was not present at the hearing and no mitigation was offered he was dismissed without notice the hearing chaired by chief constable simon edens was also told mr caffel who had been with the force for almost seven years had previously received management advice from bedfordshire police following an investigation into his conduct with younger female colleagues at that force after finding the eight allegations proven mr edens said the evidence had been clear and compelling and had shown mr caffel blatantly abused his position have no hesitation in concluding that the allegations against mr caffel are true he said it is indisputable that he has failed in his duty to maintain the standards expected of him and that he has failed to modify his behaviour following previous investigation by bedfordshire police there is no place for anybody at northamptonshire police who behaves in this way det supt mark behan from the professional standards department said mr caffel was held to account by his own employers demonstrating our commitment to upholding the standards of professional behaviour and the honesty and integrity of our officers and staff

_START_ A police sergeant who made sexual comments or approaches to female colleagues has been sacked for gross misconduct. _END_

The group held placards bearing slogans like "God hates Renoir" and "Aesthetic terrorism" at the Museum of Fine Arts. The protest was organised by the "Renoir Sucks At Painting movement", who say the French impressionist's work does not deserve to be on show. They claim it will be "the first of many anti-Renoir direct actions". In a statement on Instagram, the group said: "The MFA's decision to hang Renoir paintings, considering the fact the museum has masterpieces by actually talented artist [sic] in storage, is a curatorial failing, and amounts to an act of Aesthetic Terrorism." The Associated Press reported that the museum would not comment and that the demonstrators acknowledged they were being ironic. The Boston Globe reported that they chanted: "Put some fingers on those hands! Give us work by Paul Gauguin!" and "Other art is worth your while! Renoir paints a steaming pile!" The protest is being led by Harvard stem cell scientist Dr Ben Ewen-Campen, who wrote: "Seeing Renoirs in the MFA makes me sad. "All the other art in the museum is great - Manet, Van Gogh, Singer Sargent, they're great! But then we get exposed to Renoir's deformed pink fuzzy women and scary looking babies. It really detracts from the overall experience."

Protesters have demonstrated outside a Boston art gallery that is showing work by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, complaining that he "sucks at painting".

the group held placards bearing slogans like god hates renoir and aesthetic terrorism at the museum of fine arts the protest was organised by the renoir sucks at painting movement who say the french impressionist work does not deserve to be on show they claim it will be the first of many anti-renoir direct actions in statement on instagram the group said the mfa decision to hang renoir paintings considering the fact the museum has masterpieces by actually talented artist sic in storage is curatorial failing and amounts to an act of aesthetic terrorism the associated press reported that the museum would not comment and that the demonstrators acknowledged they were being ironic the boston globe reported that they chanted put some fingers on those hands give us work by paul gauguin and other art is worth your while renoir paints steaming pile the protest is being led by harvard stem cell scientist dr ben ewen-campen who wrote seeing renoirs in the mfa makes me sad all the other art in the museum is great manet van gogh singer sargent they re great but then we get exposed to renoir deformed pink fuzzy women and scary looking babies it really detracts from the overall experience

_START_ Protesters have demonstrated outside a Boston art gallery that is showing work by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, complaining that he "sucks at painting". _END_

Shaun Whiter went to help Joey Abbs with a flat tyre in Newmarket on Friday night. Both men were pinned against their cars when the vehicle hit them. Mr Whiter, 27, who was due to begin training with Newmarket Town FC, has lost both legs below the knee. Mr Abbs, who plays for Soham, sustained a "serious" leg injury. The Newmarket player, who works as an estate agent in Stansted, is due to marry his fiancee Charlotte Way next July and has vowed to "walk down the aisle". More news from Suffolk The crash happened on Dullingham Road, in the Suffolk town at 22:55 BST. Mr Abbs' Vauxhall Astra had a flat tyre and, as reported in the Cambridge News, he pulled up on a pavement and called his friend for help. Mr Whiter came to his aid, parking his black BMW 320 behind. A Ford Focus then crashed into Mr Whiter, who was standing behind his vehicle. The force shunted the BMW forward, pinning Mr Abbs between the two cars. The Ford Focus driver did not stop at the scene, Cambridgeshire Police said. The force described Mr Abbs' injuries as "serious". The secretary of Newmarket Town FC confirmed both of Mr Whiter's legs had been amputated. "He was due to begin pre-season training this evening. We are in shock, absolutely devastated," he told the BBC. Both Newmarket FC and Cambridgeshire club Soham Town Rangers have tweeted their support for the players, describing them as "great guys". A Crowdfunding page set up by a friend to help both men has raised almost £6,000. Ms Way has also set up a fundraising page to help pay for "equipment and aftercare" for her fiancé. Writing on his Facebook page on Monday night, Mr Whiter said: "It's an amazing feeling knowing each and every one of you are there for support and thank you so much. "We are 100% fighting to get out of this place and will be with you shortly, but again please keep the visiting up, we love it ‪#‎warriors."

A footballer who went to help a friend in a broken-down car has had both his legs amputated after a hit-and-run driver crashed into their vehicles.

shaun whiter went to help joey abbs with flat tyre in newmarket on friday night both men were pinned against their cars when the vehicle hit them mr whiter 27 who was due to begin training with newmarket town fc has lost both legs below the knee mr abbs who plays for soham sustained serious leg injury the newmarket player who works as an estate agent in stansted is due to marry his fiancee charlotte way next july and has vowed to walk down the aisle more news from suffolk the crash happened on dullingham road in the suffolk town at 22:55 bst mr abbs vauxhall astra had flat tyre and as reported in the cambridge news he pulled up on pavement and called his friend for help mr whiter came to his aid parking his black bmw 320 behind ford focus then crashed into mr whiter who was standing behind his vehicle the force shunted the bmw forward pinning mr abbs between the two cars the ford focus driver did not stop at the scene cambridgeshire police said the force described mr abbs injuries as serious the secretary of newmarket town fc confirmed both of mr whiter legs had been amputated he was due to begin pre-season training this evening we are in shock absolutely devastated he told the bbc both newmarket fc and cambridgeshire club soham town rangers have tweeted their support for the players describing them as great guys crowdfunding page set up by friend to help both men has raised almost £6 000 ms way has also set up fundraising page to help pay for equipment and aftercare for her fiancé writing on his facebook page on monday night mr whiter said it an amazing feeling knowing each and every one of you are there for support and thank you so much we are 100% fighting to get out of this place and will be with you shortly but again please keep the visiting up we love it ‪#‎warriors

_START_ A footballer who went to help a friend in a broken-down car has had both his legs amputated after a hit-and-run driver crashed into their vehicles. _END_

Yingying Zhang was probably kidnapped on 9 June after she entered a black Saturn Astra that appeared to be driven by a white man, the FBI said. The 26-year-old agricultural sciences student was about six weeks into her studies when she went missing at the University of Illinois. Rewards totalling $50,000 (£39,000) have been offered for her safe return. Police have released CCTV video showing the student getting into the car at the campus, about 150 miles (240km) from Chicago, at 14:04 local time. The vehicle "appeared to driven by a white male, and circled the area prior to making contact with Zhang", the FBI said in a kidnapping bulletin. On Tuesday, FBI investigators announced they have located the vehicle after receiving "numerous leads" from the public. FBI spokesman Brad Ware declined to say where the car was found, or provide any details about the apparent breakthrough. "We have developed several additional leads and would like to remind the public that this is still an active investigation," the agency said in a statement. The Chinese Deputy Consul General in Chicago, Yu Peng, said after the car was discovered: "The Consulate General of The People's Republic of China in Chicago has been in close contact with [the university], police department and FBI." The graduate of Beijing's prestigious Peking University went missing moments after getting off a bus on her way to sign an apartment lease. She had been researching plant photosynthesis and was planning to seek her PhD in the autumn, according to the university. Police say they are working with taxi-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, hoping they will be able to help determine the driver's identity. The University of Illinois campus at Urbana-Champaign is home to 5,629 Chinese students, CNN reports, a fivefold increase since 2008. Ms Zhang's case has attracted huge amounts of attention in her home country. A WeChat messaging group has been set up there to share details about the case, which is trending on Chinese social media. Many Chinese speakers have also donated money and left messages of support on a crowdfunding page which was set up to help her family with "expenses incurred as the search for her continues". That fundraiser has already raised more than treble its goal of $30,000. Her father has travelled from Nanping to do whatever he can to assist in the investigation, US media report. A University of Illinois student march is planned for Thursday to show support for the missing student.

The FBI is investigating the suspected abduction of a Chinese graduate student in the US state of Illinois.

yingying zhang was probably kidnapped on june after she entered black saturn astra that appeared to be driven by white man the fbi said the 26-year-old agricultural sciences student was about six weeks into her studies when she went missing at the university of illinois rewards totalling $50 000 â£39 000 have been offered for her safe return police have released cctv video showing the student getting into the car at the campus about 150 miles 240km from chicago at 14:04 local time the vehicle appeared to driven by white male and circled the area prior to making contact with zhang the fbi said in kidnapping bulletin on tuesday fbi investigators announced they have located the vehicle after receiving numerous leads from the public fbi spokesman brad ware declined to say where the car was found or provide any details about the apparent breakthrough we have developed several additional leads and would like to remind the public that this is still an active investigation the agency said in statement the chinese deputy consul general in chicago yu peng said after the car was discovered the consulate general of the people republic of china in chicago has been in close contact with the university police department and fbi the graduate of beijing prestigious peking university went missing moments after getting off bus on her way to sign an apartment lease she had been researching plant photosynthesis and was planning to seek her phd in the autumn according to the university police say they are working with taxi-hailing companies uber and lyft hoping they will be able to help determine the driver identity the university of illinois campus at urbana-champaign is home to 629 chinese students cnn reports fivefold increase since 2008 ms zhang case has attracted huge amounts of attention in her home country wechat messaging group has been set up there to share details about the case which is trending on chinese social media many chinese speakers have also donated money and left messages of support on crowdfunding page which was set up to help her family with expenses incurred as the search for her continues that fundraiser has already raised more than treble its goal of $30 000 her father has travelled from nanping to do whatever he can to assist in the investigation us media report university of illinois student march is planned for thursday to show support for the missing student.

_START_ The FBI is investigating the suspected abduction of a Chinese graduate student in the US state of Illinois. _END_

The winning ticket was bought in Merthyr Tydfil or Rhondda Cynon Taff for a one-off Team GB-inspired Lotto Medal Draw on 27 August 2016. It was one of 27 millionaires created to celebrate the number of gold medals won at the Rio Olympics. If it is not claimed, the cash will go to charity. Camelot said it has a code of RUBY 6863 3083. There was another £1m ticket purchased in the area - in the Euromillions UK Millionaire Maker draw which has four winners weekly, two on Tuesday and two on Friday. That one was successful in the 3 February draw and had a winning code of ZXPR 17675. The ticket's owner has until 2 August to come forward. "Try checking in the pockets of clothing, in wallets, bags and down the back of the sofa. We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their winnings," said the National Lottery's Andy Carter.

A £1m prize winner will lose their cash unless they come forward by midnight on Thursday, lottery operator Camelot has said.

the winning ticket was bought in merthyr tydfil or rhondda cynon taff for one-off team gb-inspired lotto medal draw on 27 august 2016 it was one of 27 millionaires created to celebrate the number of gold medals won at the rio olympics if it is not claimed the cash will go to charity camelot said it has code of ruby 6863 3083 there was another £1m ticket purchased in the area in the euromillions uk millionaire maker draw which has four winners weekly two on tuesday and two on friday that one was successful in the february draw and had winning code of zxpr 17675 the ticket owner has until august to come forward try checking in the pockets of clothing in wallets bags and down the back of the sofa we have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their winnings said the national lottery andy carter.

_START_ A £1m prize winner will lose their cash unless they come forward by midnight on Thursday, lottery operator Camelot has said. _END_

The emergency services were alerted to the blaze at 23:50 on Sunday. Five appliances from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service tackled the fire in Logan Way. The house has been destroyed and the property next door badly damaged.

One person has been taken to hospital after a fire at a house in Muir of Ord.

the emergency services were alerted to the blaze at 23:50 on sunday five appliances from the scottish fire and rescue service tackled the fire in logan way the house has been destroyed and the property next door badly damaged.

_START_ One person has been taken to hospital after a fire at a house in Muir of Ord. _END_

Now he has come up with the idea of making a portable, electronic, version of his youthful practice wall. But this is one that can be transported in a flight case and features a number of different electronically monitored games. Using the Sokka unit basically involves kicking a ball against a flat playing surface containing a number of electronic sensors that monitor accuracy and technique. It can be set for a number of different games - with names such as Block It, Pass and Receive, and On the Spot - designed to hone different aspects of a player's skills. A price tag of £99,000 will get you three portable units - featuring six playing surfaces, as well as a Mercedes van and other necessary kit to transport and set up the equipment for use at your playing location. And, as the former Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton, Newcastle United and England player reveals, the unit has been a long time in the development pipeline. "After I retired I went to New Zealand in 1985 and went to do a coaching session as a guest," he says. "I saw kids doing things in a really different and enjoyable way, not just, 'Go there, do this'. I like football to be enjoyable too. "So this is where we are 35 years after then - with what we believe is doable. It has just taken us time to get it all spot on. "After initially thinking we would just have static units, for the past year we have been trying to make them really transportable." That has been achieved by manufacturing a double-sided playing surface which folds neatly into a standard aircraft flight case, and can be wheeled away after use. Production is based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, and Keegan has been joined by two other shareholders in the venture. But he stresses it is his idea and his company. The former England captain also devised the theme of the Soccer Circus business, in conjunction with Scottish entrepreneur Peter Barr and engineer Clive Mockford. The Soccer Circus team spent more than £5m in the research, development and delivery of the concept, which is centred on a series of football skill games. The first site opened in Glasgow in 2006 and has since been joined by two other outlets; at the Centre Parcs complex near Penrith, Cumbria, and one in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The former star, who started his career at Scunthorpe, is also a popular after-dinner speaker on the sporting and business circuits. The 62-year-old was arguably the first successfully media-savvy footballer, as famous for his Brut adverts with Henry Cooper, pop singles, and curly perm haircut as he was for his successful playing career. He won the three League titles, two Uefa Cups, the FA Cup, and the European Cup with Liverpool, before becoming one of the first players of the 1970s to move overseas where he won the German Bundesliga with Hamburg.. "I have never been scared to do something new - I did the adverts, I did the record, I moved abroad, I have always been one of those people who say, 'Why not?' rather than 'Why?'" he says. "I am very lucky in that I enjoy meeting people, it is a great help in life, not just business. • Born in Doncaster in 1951 • Debut for Scunthorpe United in 1968 • Signed for Liverpool in 1971 • Moved to Hamburg in 1977 • Returned to England with Southampton in 1980 • Moved to Newcastle United in 1982 • Retired from playing in 1984 • Played 63 times for England, scoring 21 goals • Managed England and Newcastle United (twice), Fulham, Manchester City • European Footballer of the Year in 1978 and 1979 "People come and ask for a picture and I am always happy to do that, but you can tell the ones who are also really interested in what we are doing [with Sokka]," he says. He says that the beauty of his design is that, as well as being portable, it can also be installed as an interactive sporting attraction in a club's museum or shop. "Interactive stuff is what kids want now, not to see an old football shirt of Kevin Keegan's," he says. "If you visit a football museum and there is a club legend's score on Sokka that you might be able to beat, then that is something different, more exciting," he says, adding that the appearance of the units can be tailored to customers' needs. And, although the concept has only recently launched, he says there has already been healthy interest both from within the UK and in other parts of the world.

When a young Kevin Keegan was honing the skills that would make him a football superstar in the 1970s and 1980s, he spent hours kicking and heading a ball against a wall, and trapping and controlling the rebounding football.

now he has come up with the idea of making portable electronic version of his youthful practice wall but this is one that can be transported in flight case and features number of different electronically monitored games using the sokka unit basically involves kicking ball against flat playing surface containing number of electronic sensors that monitor accuracy and technique it can be set for number of different games with names such as block it pass and receive and on the spot designed to hone different aspects of player skills price tag of £99 000 will get you three portable units featuring six playing surfaces as well as mercedes van and other necessary kit to transport and set up the equipment for use at your playing location and as the former liverpool hamburg southampton newcastle united and england player reveals the unit has been long time in the development pipeline after retired went to new zealand in 1985 and went to do coaching session as guest he says saw kids doing things in really different and enjoyable way not just go there do this like football to be enjoyable too so this is where we are 35 years after then with what we believe is doable it has just taken us time to get it all spot on after initially thinking we would just have static units for the past year we have been trying to make them really transportable that has been achieved by manufacturing double-sided playing surface which folds neatly into standard aircraft flight case and can be wheeled away after use production is based in altrincham greater manchester and keegan has been joined by two other shareholders in the venture but he stresses it is his idea and his company the former england captain also devised the theme of the soccer circus business in conjunction with scottish entrepreneur peter barr and engineer clive mockford the soccer circus team spent more than £5m in the research development and delivery of the concept which is centred on series of football skill games the first site opened in glasgow in 2006 and has since been joined by two other outlets at the centre parcs complex near penrith cumbria and one in dubai in the united arab emirates the former star who started his career at scunthorpe is also popular after-dinner speaker on the sporting and business circuits the 62-year-old was arguably the first successfully media-savvy footballer as famous for his brut adverts with henry cooper pop singles and curly perm haircut as he was for his successful playing career he won the three league titles two uefa cups the fa cup and the european cup with liverpool before becoming one of the first players of the 1970s to move overseas where he won the german bundesliga with hamburg have never been scared to do something new did the adverts did the record moved abroad have always been one of those people who say why not rather than why he says am very lucky in that enjoy meeting people it is great help in life not just business born in doncaster in 1951 debut for scunthorpe united in 1968 signed for liverpool in 1971 moved to hamburg in 1977 returned to england with southampton in 1980 moved to newcastle united in 1982 retired from playing in 1984 played 63 times for england scoring 21 goals managed england and newcastle united twice fulham manchester city european footballer of the year in 1978 and 1979 people come and ask for picture and am always happy to do that but you can tell the ones who are also really interested in what we are doing with sokka he says he says that the beauty of his design is that as well as being portable it can also be installed as an interactive sporting attraction in club museum or shop interactive stuff is what kids want now not to see an old football shirt of kevin keegan he says if you visit football museum and there is club legend score on sokka that you might be able to beat then that is something different more exciting he says adding that the appearance of the units can be tailored to customers needs and although the concept has only recently launched he says there has already been healthy interest both from within the uk and in other parts of the world.

_START_ When a young Kevin Keegan was honing the skills that would make him a football superstar in the 1970s and 1980s, he spent hours kicking and heading a ball against a wall, and trapping and controlling the rebounding football. _END_

Sir Howard was 17 when he walked in to Manchester Town Hall to start his first job as a junior clerk. His first task? Pot washing. The boy from Cheetham Hill would walk out 46 years later credited with transforming the city. "Ever since I was a boy I knew I wanted to make a difference to the people of Manchester", he said. "Growing up in my community, you had a social conscience." Sir Howard said 1970s Manchester "still had soul, but had lost its way. It had been left behind by globalisation. I was looking for the opportunity to change all of that." Opportunities can come in the most grotesque of forms, and in 1996 the Manchester bomb was his. Some people call the IRA explosion the best thing that ever happened to Manchester. He disagrees. "It was an appalling time in every Mancunian's life. It was devastating. It took us a long time to recover." Sir Howard was appointed chief executive in 1998 and remembers a time of political compromise. "We were a staunch Labour council but we knew the value of working with the Conservatives. "We knew it was time to open up to market forces and investment and working across political lines. We put Manchester first." It worked and by 2003 Manchester was aesthetically transformed. The city council became the first local authority to win the RIBA client of the year. It was also the year he was knighted - though his biggest career sadness is that his parents were not alive to witness the day. Just don't talk to him about the 2002 Commonwealth Games. "The whole period leading up to the games was sheer agony for me. Securing and maintaining funding was unbelievably stressful. I couldn't wait for them to finish." Though they did lead to one positive outcome for him - his beloved Manchester City was able to move to what became the City of Manchester stadium. Did he declare personal interest in securing the move? "I didn't need to. My love for the club is as good as written on my flesh. And besides, City was the only show in town to make the stadium permanent." When asked about his biggest achievement he is keen to talk about the regeneration of Hulme. "It was 15 years of engaging with residents to make sure we got it right. Erecting something like Beetham Tower is much easier. This was transforming communities, people's lives. Look at it now." Does he think his city can continue to grow at the same rate it has for the last 20 years? "Undoubtedly. There is a growth path which is unprecedented. My question is how fast, and how much more we'll grow? Not if." Sir Howard says Mancunians have not seen the last of him, but there are things he wants to do with his family, "while I still have something in the tank." And how will he remember his fellow Mancunians? "Proud, passionate, edgy, and want to do the best for themselves and for the city. That's the motto I live by. I hope I've done my best for Manchester."

Manchester City Council's veteran chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein has retired.

sir howard was 17 when he walked in to manchester town hall to start his first job as junior clerk his first task pot washing the boy from cheetham hill would walk out 46 years later credited with transforming the city ever since was boy knew wanted to make difference to the people of manchester he said growing up in my community you had social conscience sir howard said 1970s manchester still had soul but had lost its way it had been left behind by globalisation was looking for the opportunity to change all of that opportunities can come in the most grotesque of forms and in 1996 the manchester bomb was his some people call the ira explosion the best thing that ever happened to manchester he disagrees it was an appalling time in every mancunian life it was devastating it took us long time to recover sir howard was appointed chief executive in 1998 and remembers time of political compromise we were staunch labour council but we knew the value of working with the conservatives we knew it was time to open up to market forces and investment and working across political lines we put manchester first it worked and by 2003 manchester was aesthetically transformed the city council became the first local authority to win the riba client of the year it was also the year he was knighted though his biggest career sadness is that his parents were not alive to witness the day just don talk to him about the 2002 commonwealth games the whole period leading up to the games was sheer agony for me securing and maintaining funding was unbelievably stressful couldn wait for them to finish though they did lead to one positive outcome for him his beloved manchester city was able to move to what became the city of manchester stadium did he declare personal interest in securing the move didn need to my love for the club is as good as written on my flesh and besides city was the only show in town to make the stadium permanent when asked about his biggest achievement he is keen to talk about the regeneration of hulme it was 15 years of engaging with residents to make sure we got it right erecting something like beetham tower is much easier this was transforming communities people lives look at it now does he think his city can continue to grow at the same rate it has for the last 20 years undoubtedly there is growth path which is unprecedented my question is how fast and how much more we ll grow not if sir howard says mancunians have not seen the last of him but there are things he wants to do with his family while still have something in the tank and how will he remember his fellow mancunians proud passionate edgy and want to do the best for themselves and for the city that the motto live by hope ve done my best for manchester

_START_ Manchester City Council's veteran chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein has retired. _END_

Root led England to a 211-run win over South Africa at Lord's in his first Test match as captain since succeeding Cook, who resigned in February after a record 59 Tests in charge. Cook was impressed by the way Yorkshire's Root, 26, handled himself. "By playing it a bit more low-key, certainly in the dressing room, his message will grow," said Cook. "It will get clearer and stronger as he goes." Listen: Joe Root - England captain Media playback is not supported on this device Root, who is known for his dressing room spirit, had only captained in four previous first-class matches before taking on the England job. "You often see a captain who comes in and thinks he's got to do the speech at the start of his reign, saying that this is what he wants and stuff," added Cook. "Then you've forgotten everything he's said after two minutes. "But actually because he didn't do that, everyone was still waiting for it and when he did speak, he spoke very clearly and very concisely on what he wanted to do." Cook, 32, does not think that Root's personality will be dampened by the new role. "I still think you'll see the glint in his eye," he said. Some questioned whether Cook would struggle under a new captain at Test level. However, the Essex batsman thinks his relationship with Root will continue to flourish. "As he feels more comfortable in the role and I feel more comfortable, I will maybe throw a few more suggestions at him, but in the first Test it was probably business as usual," added Cook. "We were both still at first and second slip. It was me bouncing ideas off Joe and him deciding which idea he might take or not. "You go back a year and it was him giving me the ideas and me making the decisions." Media playback is not supported on this device Cook said he is not contemplating retirement from the Test stage and wants to carry on playing for as long as possible. "I genuinely love playing cricket, " he said. "I genuinely love, whether it's an Essex shirt or an England shirt, trying to score runs and trying to set up wins for the side. "Hopefully I can be part of it for as long as I can, because one day some bloke will tap me on the shoulder and say 'we don't want you any more'."

Alastair Cook has backed the "low-key" approach adopted by Joe Root, his successor as England Test captain.

root led england to 211-run win over south africa at lord in his first test match as captain since succeeding cook who resigned in february after record 59 tests in charge cook was impressed by the way yorkshire root 26 handled himself by playing it bit more low-key certainly in the dressing room his message will grow said cook it will get clearer and stronger as he goes listen joe root england captain media playback is not supported on this device root who is known for his dressing room spirit had only captained in four previous first-class matches before taking on the england job you often see captain who comes in and thinks he got to do the speech at the start of his reign saying that this is what he wants and stuff added cook then you ve forgotten everything he said after two minutes but actually because he didn do that everyone was still waiting for it and when he did speak he spoke very clearly and very concisely on what he wanted to do cook 32 does not think that root personality will be dampened by the new role still think you ll see the glint in his eye he said some questioned whether cook would struggle under new captain at test level however the essex batsman thinks his relationship with root will continue to flourish as he feels more comfortable in the role and feel more comfortable will maybe throw few more suggestions at him but in the first test it was probably business as usual added cook we were both still at first and second slip it was me bouncing ideas off joe and him deciding which idea he might take or not you go back year and it was him giving me the ideas and me making the decisions media playback is not supported on this device cook said he is not contemplating retirement from the test stage and wants to carry on playing for as long as possible genuinely love playing cricket he said genuinely love whether it an essex shirt or an england shirt trying to score runs and trying to set up wins for the side hopefully can be part of it for as long as can because one day some bloke will tap me on the shoulder and say we don want you any more

_START_ Alastair Cook has backed the "low-key" approach adopted by Joe Root, his successor as England Test captain. _END_

It follows concerns that a shortage of grade A office space after the 2008 property market crash could hinder efforts to attract jobs projects from overseas. Grade A space is new or refurbished open-plan buildings in prime locations. Invest NI has said it has received five applications to borrow money. "All applications are in respect of proposed developments within the Belfast City Council area and from Northern Ireland-based developers," Invest NI said. It is currently assessing the applications. Earlier this year, the then Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster announced the loan initiative, describing it as "a short-term intervention". It came after a report for Invest NI in March stated that a shortage in offices was due to "very few" developers having the capital required to do projects. At the time, low rental returns were also having an impact on the viability of schemes.

Invest Northern Ireland has received requests from developers for loans totalling £43m to part-fund new office projects in Belfast.

it follows concerns that shortage of grade office space after the 2008 property market crash could hinder efforts to attract jobs projects from overseas grade space is new or refurbished open-plan buildings in prime locations invest ni has said it has received five applications to borrow money all applications are in respect of proposed developments within the belfast city council area and from northern ireland-based developers invest ni said it is currently assessing the applications earlier this year the then enterprise minister arlene foster announced the loan initiative describing it as short-term intervention it came after report for invest ni in march stated that shortage in offices was due to very few developers having the capital required to do projects at the time low rental returns were also having an impact on the viability of schemes.

_START_ Invest Northern Ireland has received requests from developers for loans totalling £43m to part-fund new office projects in Belfast. _END_

Holders Chelsea will face Arsenal on 14 May, after beating Manchester City in extra time in Sunday's semi-final. A competition-record crowd of 30,710 was at Wembley last year as Chelsea won the first Women's FA Cup final hosted at the national stadium. "Hopefully we'll turn 30,000 into 50,000-plus. I think that's doable," Hayes told BBC Sport. "I'm looking forward to that beautiful, glorious pitch." Arsenal, who have won the competition 13 times, beat Sunderland 7-0 in their semi-final to set up the first all-London final in the capital since the Gunners beat Charlton Athletic at Loftus Road in front of a crowd of just over 12,000 in 2004. "Seeing the semi-final draw, I think everybody would have said, for the women's game, it would be great to see an Arsenal-Chelsea final at Wembley," Hayes continued. "It will be another historic day. We'll have the benefit of having been there before." The holders were heading out of the competition, trailing Man City 1-0, before Ji So-yun's free-kick drew them level and England striker Fran Kirby won the game in the 120th minute. "I kept saying to Fran throughout it, 'you're going to get your opportunity'," Hayes added. "Even as the clock was ticking, I said 'she needs one' because her confidence is not as high as it has been, because she hasn't had a lot of minutes playing for England. "But I had faith in her. I believed there would be one moment. "Manchester City are a top team and I thought for 60 minutes they were the better team. Once we made the substitutions there was only one team that was going to win it. "We grew into the game. We deserved it, come the end. I'm so proud of them for their character, their togetherness." Arsenal host Chelsea in the league on Thursday, with neither side wanting to lose ground on early leaders Manchester City.

Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes wants to see a crowd in excess of 50,000 at Wembley for the Women's FA Cup Final.

holders chelsea will face arsenal on 14 may after beating manchester city in extra time in sunday semi-final competition-record crowd of 30 710 was at wembley last year as chelsea won the first women fa cup final hosted at the national stadium hopefully we ll turn 30 000 into 50 000-plus think that doable hayes told bbc sport looking forward to that beautiful glorious pitch arsenal who have won the competition 13 times beat sunderland 7-0 in their semi-final to set up the first all-london final in the capital since the gunners beat charlton athletic at loftus road in front of crowd of just over 12 000 in 2004 seeing the semi-final draw think everybody would have said for the women game it would be great to see an arsenal-chelsea final at wembley hayes continued it will be another historic day we ll have the benefit of having been there before the holders were heading out of the competition trailing man city 1-0 before ji so-yun free-kick drew them level and england striker fran kirby won the game in the 120th minute kept saying to fran throughout it you re going to get your opportunity hayes added even as the clock was ticking said she needs one because her confidence is not as high as it has been because she hasn had lot of minutes playing for england but had faith in her believed there would be one moment manchester city are top team and thought for 60 minutes they were the better team once we made the substitutions there was only one team that was going to win it we grew into the game we deserved it come the end so proud of them for their character their togetherness arsenal host chelsea in the league on thursday with neither side wanting to lose ground on early leaders manchester city.

_START_ Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes wants to see a crowd in excess of 50,000 at Wembley for the Women's FA Cup Final. _END_

"What are they trying to hide?", Mr Trump tweeted. At least 20 states have said that they will not or only partly comply with the request, citing privacy concerns. Democrats fear that the commission may be used to justify tightening voting procedures - changes which could make certain groups less likely to vote. The groups most affected by so-called voter suppression tend to vote Democrat. But it is not just Democrats who are opposed to the collection of such data by the federal government. Mississippi's Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann, a Republican, said in an official statement that his reply to the commission would be "they can go jump in the Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi is a great state to launch from". Mr Trump set up the commission to investigate claims - unsubstantiated, but which he repeats - that millions of fraudulent votes cost him the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election. He secured more votes in the all-important electoral college than his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, thus winning the presidency. Mr Trump established the Presidential Advisory commission on Election Integrity in May, despite evidence that voter fraud is not a widespread problem in the US. The aim is to "increase the American people's confidence in the integrity of our election systems". Kentucky's Secretary of State, Alison Lundergan Grimes, said she would not be releasing "sensitive personal data to the federal government". "Kentucky will not aid a commission that is at best a waste of taxpayer money and at worst an attempt to legitimise voter suppression efforts across the country," she said in a statement. The panel, described by Mr Trump as "very distinguished," is chaired by Vice-President Mike Pence. On Wednesday its vice-chair, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, sent a letter to the 50 US states and the District of Columbia requesting details from voter rolls including: names, addresses, dates of birth, political affiliation, last four digits of social security number, voting history since 2006, criminal convictions and military status. The information would be used "to fully analyse vulnerabilities and issues related to voter registration and voting," the letter said. Many other states, including California, Connecticut, Minnesota and Alabama have said they will not send the information, or will only send information that is already publically available. Get news from the BBC in your inbox, each weekday morning

President Donald Trump has criticised the growing number of US states refusing to pass on voters' details to his commission on electoral fraud.

what are they trying to hide mr trump tweeted at least 20 states have said that they will not or only partly comply with the request citing privacy concerns democrats fear that the commission may be used to justify tightening voting procedures changes which could make certain groups less likely to vote the groups most affected by so-called voter suppression tend to vote democrat but it is not just democrats who are opposed to the collection of such data by the federal government mississippi secretary of state delbert hosemann republican said in an official statement that his reply to the commission would be they can go jump in the gulf of mexico and mississippi is great state to launch from mr trump set up the commission to investigate claims unsubstantiated but which he repeats that millions of fraudulent votes cost him the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election he secured more votes in the all-important electoral college than his democratic rival hillary clinton thus winning the presidency mr trump established the presidential advisory commission on election integrity in may despite evidence that voter fraud is not widespread problem in the us the aim is to increase the american people confidence in the integrity of our election systems kentucky secretary of state alison lundergan grimes said she would not be releasing sensitive personal data to the federal government kentucky will not aid commission that is at best waste of taxpayer money and at worst an attempt to legitimise voter suppression efforts across the country she said in statement the panel described by mr trump as very distinguished is chaired by vice-president mike pence on wednesday its vice-chair kansas secretary of state kris kobach sent letter to the 50 us states and the district of columbia requesting details from voter rolls including names addresses dates of birth political affiliation last four digits of social security number voting history since 2006 criminal convictions and military status the information would be used to fully analyse vulnerabilities and issues related to voter registration and voting the letter said many other states including california connecticut minnesota and alabama have said they will not send the information or will only send information that is already publically available get news from the bbc in your inbox each weekday morning

_START_ President Donald Trump has criticised the growing number of US states refusing to pass on voters' details to his commission on electoral fraud. _END_

James Hurley, 54, took part in an armed robbery in Hemel Hempstead, during which PC Frank Mason was shot. He pleaded guilty to robbery but denied murder and told the appeal court he was intimidated into keeping quiet by Charles McGhee, who pulled the trigger. Hurley said he now feels safe to try to clear his name as McGhee died in 2009. His barrister Joel Bennathan QC is asking the court to overturn the verdict. Hurley, from Luton, was the getaway driver in the £14,000 armed robbery of Barclays Bank when PC Mason was killed with a .45 handgun. He was convicted of the murder along with gunman McGhee and robber Perrie Wharrie in May 1989 and the three were jailed for life. Hurley claims he was not aware a gun would be used and had nothing to do with the murder. The court heard from Hurley and nine other prisoners or ex-prisoners who said McGhee, who died in prison, had admitted Hurley had "not known that guns - or tools - were to be carried in the robbery". Hurley claims he did not speak up during his trial because he was told not to by McGhee, who was described by witnesses as "powerful within the prison system", a "maniac" and "a volatile person who you would not want to cross". Mr Bennathan said the court "may be reluctant to disturb so serious a conviction so many years later" but "fresh evidence makes clear that Charles McGhee threatened Mr Hurley to prevent him from giving evidence in his own defence". He said: "It is submitted that the combination of all the material that is now before the court is so powerful and raises such doubt as to Mr Hurley being guilty of murder that this application and appeal should be allowed." The case continues.

A man convicted of murdering an off-duty policeman in 1988 has told London's Appeal Court he was stopped from giving evidence in his defence.

james hurley 54 took part in an armed robbery in hemel hempstead during which pc frank mason was shot he pleaded guilty to robbery but denied murder and told the appeal court he was intimidated into keeping quiet by charles mcghee who pulled the trigger hurley said he now feels safe to try to clear his name as mcghee died in 2009 his barrister joel bennathan qc is asking the court to overturn the verdict hurley from luton was the getaway driver in the â£14 000 armed robbery of barclays bank when pc mason was killed with .45 handgun he was convicted of the murder along with gunman mcghee and robber perrie wharrie in may 1989 and the three were jailed for life hurley claims he was not aware gun would be used and had nothing to do with the murder the court heard from hurley and nine other prisoners or ex-prisoners who said mcghee who died in prison had admitted hurley had not known that guns or tools were to be carried in the robbery hurley claims he did not speak up during his trial because he was told not to by mcghee who was described by witnesses as powerful within the prison system maniac and volatile person who you would not want to cross mr bennathan said the court may be reluctant to disturb so serious conviction so many years later but fresh evidence makes clear that charles mcghee threatened mr hurley to prevent him from giving evidence in his own defence he said it is submitted that the combination of all the material that is now before the court is so powerful and raises such doubt as to mr hurley being guilty of murder that this application and appeal should be allowed the case continues.

_START_ A man convicted of murdering an off-duty policeman in 1988 has told London's Appeal Court he was stopped from giving evidence in his defence. _END_

Christopher Hodder set up a fake online profile and pretended to be a girl as he tricked his victims into providing intimate images of themselves. Hodder, 31, from Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria, admitted 19 offences at Carlisle Crown Court. The father of one of his victims said the family's lives had been ruined. The man said: "This perverted monster should never be allowed to walk the streets again." The court heard Hodder had been sentenced for a previous grooming crime in 2013. Part of his punishment was not to contact any children aged under 16 via the internet. But last year police unearthed a catalogue of new offences after learning Hodder had communicated with a teenage boy using social media. Officers found he had targeted 13 separate young victims including two brothers. Hodder, of Union Square, admitted five counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, eight attempts to do the same, two breaches of a court order he was given in 2013 and several charges relating to indecent images of children. Judge Tony Lancaster said Hodder should be subject to an extended three-year licence period. Judge Lancaster told him: "Your offending was mean, volatile and predatory."

A "perverted monster" who hunted out and sexually groomed 13 boys on Facebook has been jailed for four years.

christopher hodder set up fake online profile and pretended to be girl as he tricked his victims into providing intimate images of themselves hodder 31 from kirkby stephen in cumbria admitted 19 offences at carlisle crown court the father of one of his victims said the family lives had been ruined the man said this perverted monster should never be allowed to walk the streets again the court heard hodder had been sentenced for previous grooming crime in 2013 part of his punishment was not to contact any children aged under 16 via the internet but last year police unearthed catalogue of new offences after learning hodder had communicated with teenage boy using social media officers found he had targeted 13 separate young victims including two brothers hodder of union square admitted five counts of causing or inciting child to engage in sexual activity eight attempts to do the same two breaches of court order he was given in 2013 and several charges relating to indecent images of children judge tony lancaster said hodder should be subject to an extended three-year licence period judge lancaster told him your offending was mean volatile and predatory

_START_ A "perverted monster" who hunted out and sexually groomed 13 boys on Facebook has been jailed for four years. _END_

She was attacked after being forced into an alleyway off Borough Road, near to Tranmere Rovers' stadium in Wirral, at about 05:30 BST on 28 September. The man ran off and she sought help at a nearby house. Police were contacted after she went to hospital for treatment. CCTV images have been released of a man who police want to speak to as part of their investigation. The woman had shared a taxi to Wirral from Liverpool city centre with a friend and a man she did not know, police said. Her friend got out at Whetstone Lane, Birkenhead, before the woman and the man got out in Borough Road to use a cash machine. She was then forced into an alleyway where she was attacked, police said.

An 18-year-old woman has been raped following a night out in Merseyside.

she was attacked after being forced into an alleyway off borough road near to tranmere rovers stadium in wirral at about 05:30 bst on 28 september the man ran off and she sought help at nearby house police were contacted after she went to hospital for treatment cctv images have been released of man who police want to speak to as part of their investigation the woman had shared taxi to wirral from liverpool city centre with friend and man she did not know police said her friend got out at whetstone lane birkenhead before the woman and the man got out in borough road to use cash machine she was then forced into an alleyway where she was attacked police said.

_START_ An 18-year-old woman has been raped following a night out in Merseyside. _END_

The ride was closed after officials got reports that bits had fallen from one of the carriages. The Theme Park says people on the ride weren't in any danger and have been safely taken off. The ride only re-opened in March after it was closed following the crash that injured five people in June 2015. It is now closed again while an investigation into what happened takes place. Accidents on rollercoasters are extremely rare - the chance of being injured whilst on a ride is one in 24 million.

Around 30 people had to be rescued from the Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers this lunchtime.

the ride was closed after officials got reports that bits had fallen from one of the carriages the theme park says people on the ride weren in any danger and have been safely taken off the ride only re-opened in march after it was closed following the crash that injured five people in june 2015 it is now closed again while an investigation into what happened takes place accidents on rollercoasters are extremely rare the chance of being injured whilst on ride is one in 24 million.

_START_ Around 30 people had to be rescued from the Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers this lunchtime. _END_

One year on from the final triumph of his glorious 14-race winning run, the world's top-rated racehorse is now a stallion who commands a fee of up to £125,000 a time. By the end of his first year at stud, he will have earned about £15m - five times his total prize money from racing. And like any sought-after male escort, he comes with rave reviews - "super fertile", "alpha male", "thorough gentleman". He boasts a strike rate not far off his 100% record on the track - 126 of the 133 mares who visited him are expecting foals in the first part of next year. Six of the remaining seven were pregnant before suffering early foetal deaths although a "no-foal, no-fee arrangement" usually applies. Some of the healthy potential future equine stars will be bought at public sales in December before they are even born. "Frankel has started very positively. His libido is good, and a 95% success rate for a first season stallion is very good," said Lord "Teddy" Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner Prince Khalid Abdulla. The Saudi prince retired Frankel, trained by Sir Henry Cecil, after a rapturous reception in the winner's enclosure at Ascot racecourse on British Champions Day a year ago. In the next five months the colt, now aged five, was prepared for a stallion career, which started on Valentine's Day. While his diet and regime changed ahead of his new duties, his fitness was maintained by being taken on daily seven-mile walks around Banstead Manor Stud, owned by the prince's Juddmonte Farms breeding operation. Frankel was back at his birthplace when he moved from Warren Place training yard on the edge of Newmarket, where the Cecil family flag was raised after each Group One victory, to the stud about five miles away. He has other stallions for neighbours and lives in box number two. Well, even he can't be number one all the time. From that first Valentine with the mare Midday, he has bred with some of the finest mares around in a building the size of a small village hall officially called the covering shed and nicknamed the "love shack". "Frankel has been a true gentleman throughout the season," said Juddmonte general manager Philip Mitchell. On a tour of the impeccably kept stud, staff describe the horse as "super fertile". Of his first 133 matings, 113 were the winners of races, including 38 who had scored at Group or Grade One level. Their average age, of 10, is twice his own. At the peak of his powers, he was on duty three times a day - at 7.30am, 3pm and 9pm. Media playback is not supported on this device The first fruits of this labour of love will be on sale in December when 11 pregnant mares who visited Frankel earlier in the year go to Tattersalls horse sales in Newmarket. "We expect it to generate an enormous amount of interest and competition from breeders and owners who wish to buy into the legend that is Frankel," said Jimmy George, Tattersalls marketing director. While nothing is certain in this field, and not all great racehorses become stars at stud, bloodlines are crucial in producing future champions. "Dancing Rain, who won the Oaks in 2011, will be coming through our December sale carrying a first foal by Frankel. Even for us, that's a 'wow'," said George. "It is the ultimate package, an outstanding mare in foal to the best racehorse we've ever seen. There's no guarantees, but in thoroughbred racing, it's hard to beat that." With powerful bloodstock empires from Qatar, Ireland and Dubai among those pitting their financial muscles against each other at such sales, you might struggle to remember times are tough. Two unraced yearlings fetched a combined total of more than £8m as records tumbled during bidding earlier in October. When Frankel's offspring, or progeny as they are known in breeding circles, enter the sales ring next December, buyers will be seeking his hallmarks. "The expression used in the game is to stamp their stock. People will be looking to see Frankel in the make and shape of those foals," said George. What is it, then, that marks Frankel out as a unique thoroughbred? "You certainly know when he's in the room," jokes Grimthorpe. "He's an alpha male, no doubt about that." Grimthorpe, who was a close friend of Cecil and can casually reel off each of the great horse's victories if requested, said he had always been extremely willing to race. Frankel was even something of a tearaway as a youngster, before his exuberance was channelled expertly by the tender touch of 10-time champion trainer Cecil. "His cruising speed was equivalent to a lot of horses going flat out, and he had an incredible stride on him," said Grimthorpe. "You can see when horses were trying to match strides, they had to take one-and-a-half strides to his one. "If you look at his form, it was always franked. Horses beaten by him went on to win decent races." He is the son of 2001 Epsom Derby winner Galileo - now a prolific sire himself - and grandson of champion stallion Sadler's Wells, Frankel was champion aged two, three, and four. Those 14 victories included 10 at the highest Group One level, nine of which he won on the trot. And some at an apparent canter. He was victorious in his Champion Stakes swansong despite facing Cirrus Des Aigles, the second top-rated horse in the world, on soft ground which played much more to his opponent's strengths. Little wonder then that despite his lofty stud fee, Frankel was oversubscribed, with more than 220 potential suitors from around the world. Autumn brings about 30 mares from the southern hemisphere, including Australia, before a rest between November and February. He completed his first set of bookings in June at around the time Cecil died after a six-year battle with cancer. After the horse retired, the seriously ill Cecil would make weekly visits to see his one-time stable star at stud. The trainer may have sadly gone, but his champion racehorse's legacy is set to go on. It all has a touch of Hollywood about it. The horse named after one training legend who helped another achieve the highlight of a racing life in the sickness-ravaged twilight of his career. "The only way I can describe it is as an alignment of the stars. If you wrote the story as fiction, it would be rejected on the grounds it sounded like a fairytale," said Grimthorpe. With a standard 11-month pregnancy for mares, the first of Frankel's offspring will arrive in the early months of 2014. They will grace the track as two-year-olds in the summer of 2016, when Frankel's name will appear in racecards as the sire of a new generation of equine talent.

Unbeaten Frankel's achievements on the racecourse were legendary - but his new breeding career has already easily surpassed what he earned on the track.

one year on from the final triumph of his glorious 14-race winning run the world top-rated racehorse is now stallion who commands fee of up to £125 000 time by the end of his first year at stud he will have earned about £15m five times his total prize money from racing and like any sought-after male escort he comes with rave reviews super fertile alpha male thorough gentleman he boasts strike rate not far off his 100% record on the track 126 of the 133 mares who visited him are expecting foals in the first part of next year six of the remaining seven were pregnant before suffering early foetal deaths although no-foal no-fee arrangement usually applies some of the healthy potential future equine stars will be bought at public sales in december before they are even born frankel has started very positively his libido is good and 95% success rate for first season stallion is very good said lord teddy grimthorpe racing manager to owner prince khalid abdulla the saudi prince retired frankel trained by sir henry cecil after rapturous reception in the winner enclosure at ascot racecourse on british champions day year ago in the next five months the colt now aged five was prepared for stallion career which started on valentine day while his diet and regime changed ahead of his new duties his fitness was maintained by being taken on daily seven-mile walks around banstead manor stud owned by the prince juddmonte farms breeding operation frankel was back at his birthplace when he moved from warren place training yard on the edge of newmarket where the cecil family flag was raised after each group one victory to the stud about five miles away he has other stallions for neighbours and lives in box number two well even he can be number one all the time from that first valentine with the mare midday he has bred with some of the finest mares around in building the size of small village hall officially called the covering shed and nicknamed the love shack frankel has been true gentleman throughout the season said juddmonte general manager philip mitchell on tour of the impeccably kept stud staff describe the horse as super fertile of his first 133 matings 113 were the winners of races including 38 who had scored at group or grade one level their average age of 10 is twice his own at the peak of his powers he was on duty three times day at 7.30am 3pm and 9pm media playback is not supported on this device the first fruits of this labour of love will be on sale in december when 11 pregnant mares who visited frankel earlier in the year go to tattersalls horse sales in newmarket we expect it to generate an enormous amount of interest and competition from breeders and owners who wish to buy into the legend that is frankel said jimmy george tattersalls marketing director while nothing is certain in this field and not all great racehorses become stars at stud bloodlines are crucial in producing future champions dancing rain who won the oaks in 2011 will be coming through our december sale carrying first foal by frankel even for us that wow said george it is the ultimate package an outstanding mare in foal to the best racehorse we ve ever seen there no guarantees but in thoroughbred racing it hard to beat that with powerful bloodstock empires from qatar ireland and dubai among those pitting their financial muscles against each other at such sales you might struggle to remember times are tough two unraced yearlings fetched combined total of more than £8m as records tumbled during bidding earlier in october when frankel offspring or progeny as they are known in breeding circles enter the sales ring next december buyers will be seeking his hallmarks the expression used in the game is to stamp their stock people will be looking to see frankel in the make and shape of those foals said george what is it then that marks frankel out as unique thoroughbred you certainly know when he in the room jokes grimthorpe he an alpha male no doubt about that grimthorpe who was close friend of cecil and can casually reel off each of the great horse victories if requested said he had always been extremely willing to race frankel was even something of tearaway as youngster before his exuberance was channelled expertly by the tender touch of 10-time champion trainer cecil his cruising speed was equivalent to lot of horses going flat out and he had an incredible stride on him said grimthorpe you can see when horses were trying to match strides they had to take one-and-a-half strides to his one if you look at his form it was always franked horses beaten by him went on to win decent races he is the son of 2001 epsom derby winner galileo now prolific sire himself and grandson of champion stallion sadler wells frankel was champion aged two three and four those 14 victories included 10 at the highest group one level nine of which he won on the trot and some at an apparent canter he was victorious in his champion stakes swansong despite facing cirrus des aigles the second top-rated horse in the world on soft ground which played much more to his opponent strengths little wonder then that despite his lofty stud fee frankel was oversubscribed with more than 220 potential suitors from around the world autumn brings about 30 mares from the southern hemisphere including australia before rest between november and february he completed his first set of bookings in june at around the time cecil died after six-year battle with cancer after the horse retired the seriously ill cecil would make weekly visits to see his one-time stable star at stud the trainer may have sadly gone but his champion racehorse legacy is set to go on it all has touch of hollywood about it the horse named after one training legend who helped another achieve the highlight of racing life in the sickness-ravaged twilight of his career the only way can describe it is as an alignment of the stars if you wrote the story as fiction it would be rejected on the grounds it sounded like fairytale said grimthorpe with standard 11-month pregnancy for mares the first of frankel offspring will arrive in the early months of 2014 they will grace the track as two-year-olds in the summer of 2016 when frankel name will appear in racecards as the sire of new generation of equine talent.

_START_ Unbeaten Frankel's achievements on the racecourse were legendary - but his new breeding career has already easily surpassed what he earned on the track. _END_

Hines, 26, has made five appearances for Boro this season, while Nouble, 23, has played twice for Ipswich this term. "In Seb we have someone who brings great experience and adds quality to the squad," Sky Blues manager Steven Pressley told the club website. "Frank's ambition certainly aligns with my expectations." Meanwhile, midfielder Carl Baker has left Coventry by mutual consent after four years and 28 goals in 182 appearances for the club.

League One side Coventry City have signed Middlesbrough defender Seb Hines and Ipswich striker Frank Nouble, both on loan until 4 January.

hines 26 has made five appearances for boro this season while nouble 23 has played twice for ipswich this term in seb we have someone who brings great experience and adds quality to the squad sky blues manager steven pressley told the club website frank ambition certainly aligns with my expectations meanwhile midfielder carl baker has left coventry by mutual consent after four years and 28 goals in 182 appearances for the club.

_START_ League One side Coventry City have signed Middlesbrough defender Seb Hines and Ipswich striker Frank Nouble, both on loan until 4 January. _END_

The Scottish Daily Express says the move came after the United States issued new regulations following "unspecified" threats that terrorists were plotting to smuggle bombs on to passengers jets inside electronic devices. Meanwhile, The Herald leads with a report that one of Scotland's leading businessmen has said he will withhold investment in the country until uncertainty caused by a second independence referendum has cleared. It said Alasdair Locke, the chairman of Motor Fuel Group, had claimed that the prospect of a second vote was " hugely damaging to Scotland". The Holyrood debate on that referendum makes the front page of the Scottish Daily Mail. It reports that Nicola Sturgeon was told that "Scots are 'sick to death' of her relentless attempts to tear Scotland out of the UK". But the first minister told parliament she had an "unquestionable democratic mandate" for a second independence vote, according to The Scotsman. The principal of Glasgow University tells The National that the "economic reality" of Scotland leaving the European Union will be "stark, catastrophic and unavoidable". The death of Martin McGuinness makes the front page of the i newspaper. It describes him as "the killer who turned to peace". Tony Blair and Jeremy Corbyn were among those leading tributes to Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister, according to The Scottish Sun. But it added that families of IRA victims wished him "an eternity in hell". The Daily Record reports that the family of one of the victims of the Glasgow bin lorry crash is suing for compensation. It said the action by Jacqueline Morton's sons could pave the way for payouts to the relatives of the six people killed. Moray Council claims it has been forced to set-aside £40,000 to promote Gaelic despite just 1% of the population speaking the language, according to the Moray edition of The Press and Journal. It reports that one councillor branded government agency Bord Na Gaidhlig the "Gaelic gestapo". Primary schools in Tayside will no longer offer fruit juice to children, according to The Courier. And The Daily Star leads with a story about Spice Girl Mel B's private life.

Passengers travelling to Britain from some countries in Africa and the Middle East will be banned from carrying laptops and tablets on to the flights amid fears of a terrorism plot, according to front page of the Scotland edition of The Times.

the scottish daily express says the move came after the united states issued new regulations following unspecified threats that terrorists were plotting to smuggle bombs on to passengers jets inside electronic devices meanwhile the herald leads with report that one of scotland leading businessmen has said he will withhold investment in the country until uncertainty caused by second independence referendum has cleared it said alasdair locke the chairman of motor fuel group had claimed that the prospect of second vote was hugely damaging to scotland the holyrood debate on that referendum makes the front page of the scottish daily mail it reports that nicola sturgeon was told that scots are sick to death of her relentless attempts to tear scotland out of the uk but the first minister told parliament she had an unquestionable democratic mandate for second independence vote according to the scotsman the principal of glasgow university tells the national that the economic reality of scotland leaving the european union will be stark catastrophic and unavoidable the death of martin mcguinness makes the front page of the newspaper it describes him as the killer who turned to peace tony blair and jeremy corbyn were among those leading tributes to northern ireland former deputy first minister according to the scottish sun but it added that families of ira victims wished him an eternity in hell the daily record reports that the family of one of the victims of the glasgow bin lorry crash is suing for compensation it said the action by jacqueline morton sons could pave the way for payouts to the relatives of the six people killed moray council claims it has been forced to set-aside â£40 000 to promote gaelic despite just 1% of the population speaking the language according to the moray edition of the press and journal it reports that one councillor branded government agency bord na gaidhlig the gaelic gestapo primary schools in tayside will no longer offer fruit juice to children according to the courier and the daily star leads with story about spice girl mel private life.

_START_ Passengers travelling to Britain from some countries in Africa and the Middle East will be banned from carrying laptops and tablets on to the flights amid fears of a terrorism plot, according to front page of the Scotland edition of The Times. _END_

On the same night that parliament gave its approval RAF Tornados launched their first air strikes on the Omar oil fields. Newly despatched Typhoon jets joined in the attacks two nights later, followed by a third set of strikes on the same oil fields on 6 December. And then? It appears hardly anything. There has only been one other British air strike in Syria - an unmanned Reaper drone firing a Hellfire missile at an IS checkpoint near Raqqa on Christmas Day. Despite the vote, the focus of British military action has continued to be on Iraq. The RAF's much lauded brimstone missile has not yet even been fired over Syria. The prime minister's claim that the RAF would make a "meaningful difference" there has yet to be borne out. So far more than 90% of the air strikes inside Syria have been conducted by the US. It is of course still early days. But given the limited number of UK air strikes it begs the questions: why was the government so keen to expand the air strikes to Syria, and why the agonising over a vote that appears to have changed relatively little? It is worth recalling that David Cameron argued for Britain to join the Syria air strikes. He said it was to deny IS, also known as Isil, a safe haven. "It is in Syria, in Raqqa, that Isil has its headquarters, and it is from Raqqa that some of the main threats against this country are planned and orchestrated," he said. He argued that by authorising British air strikes over Syria, the RAF would be able to take out the "snake's head" - the leadership of IS. So why hasn't that happened? The first reason is that Syria has not been the military priority. In Iraq air strikes are making a difference, largely because there is an army to work with on the ground. The recapture of most of Ramadi has been achieved with the help of the RAF. On 18 December it carried out its most sustained bombing campaign over Ramadi and near Mosul - with 22 air strikes over a 24-hour period. And there are more reasons as to why Iraq, not Syria, will continue to be the focus of the bombing campaign. Iraq's prime minister has now said his forces will be turning their attention to Mosul. Even though the tide appears to be turning in Iraq, the country will still be heavily reliant on Western air power for months, possibly years to come. The fight against IS in Iraq will be hard. But in Syria it will be even tougher. There is still no ground force around which the US-led coalition can rally. Before the parliamentary vote, David Cameron admitted the situation on the ground in Syria was "complex". But his assertion that there were about 70,000 Syrian opposition fighters, who did not belong to extremists groups, still seems fanciful. Day-by-day the so-called "moderate rebels" are being targeted by Russian aircraft determined to bolster President Assad's position. The battle lines in Syria are blurred and constantly shifting. And it is much harder to conduct an air campaign without eyes on the ground. However, it would be wrong to give the impression that Syria is being completely ignored. On 19 December the US-led coalition carried out its largest ever pre-planned attack on oil installations near Raqqa, dropping 140 bombs and missiles in a single day (in the coalition daily update this was listed as just one air strike as it involved one target). The US has also been going after senior figures: 10 so-called "high-value targets" have been killed over the past month alone. The coalition spokesman, US Colonel Steve Warren, said: "We are striking at the head of this snake, but we haven't severed it yet, and it's still got fangs." The US has been flying combat missions over Syria for more than a year now. It has had more than 100 aircraft gathering intelligence and finding targets (it is costing the US $11m - £7.4m - a day to fight this war). This might, in part, explain why the RAF has carried out relatively few air strikes against the "head of the snake" in Syria. It often requires weeks, even months, of surveillance. But Britain's very limited involvement in Syria, along with its limited number of aircraft, still raises questions and doubts. Is the UK really making a "meaningful difference"? Or was the vote on 2 December as much to do with politics as military effect? Syria has been embroiled in a bloody armed conflict for nearly five years. More than 250,000 Syrians have been killed, and 11 million made homeless. What started as pro-democracy Arab Spring protests in 2011 spiralled into a civil war between President Bashar al-Assad's government forces and opposition supporters. In the chaos, jihadist group IS moved in over the border from Iraq and claimed territory. The US, Russia, France and other world powers have entered the fray, adding to an already complex web. Syria: The story of the conflict

It is now a month since MPs voted in support of UK military action against the group known as Islamic State (IS) in Syria.

on the same night that parliament gave its approval raf tornados launched their first air strikes on the omar oil fields newly despatched typhoon jets joined in the attacks two nights later followed by third set of strikes on the same oil fields on december and then it appears hardly anything there has only been one other british air strike in syria an unmanned reaper drone firing hellfire missile at an is checkpoint near raqqa on christmas day despite the vote the focus of british military action has continued to be on iraq the raf much lauded brimstone missile has not yet even been fired over syria the prime minister claim that the raf would make meaningful difference there has yet to be borne out so far more than 90% of the air strikes inside syria have been conducted by the us it is of course still early days but given the limited number of uk air strikes it begs the questions why was the government so keen to expand the air strikes to syria and why the agonising over vote that appears to have changed relatively little it is worth recalling that david cameron argued for britain to join the syria air strikes he said it was to deny is also known as isil safe haven it is in syria in raqqa that isil has its headquarters and it is from raqqa that some of the main threats against this country are planned and orchestrated he said he argued that by authorising british air strikes over syria the raf would be able to take out the snake head the leadership of is so why hasn that happened the first reason is that syria has not been the military priority in iraq air strikes are making difference largely because there is an army to work with on the ground the recapture of most of ramadi has been achieved with the help of the raf on 18 december it carried out its most sustained bombing campaign over ramadi and near mosul with 22 air strikes over 24-hour period and there are more reasons as to why iraq not syria will continue to be the focus of the bombing campaign iraq prime minister has now said his forces will be turning their attention to mosul even though the tide appears to be turning in iraq the country will still be heavily reliant on western air power for months possibly years to come the fight against is in iraq will be hard but in syria it will be even tougher there is still no ground force around which the us-led coalition can rally before the parliamentary vote david cameron admitted the situation on the ground in syria was complex but his assertion that there were about 70 000 syrian opposition fighters who did not belong to extremists groups still seems fanciful day-by-day the so-called moderate rebels are being targeted by russian aircraft determined to bolster president assad position the battle lines in syria are blurred and constantly shifting and it is much harder to conduct an air campaign without eyes on the ground however it would be wrong to give the impression that syria is being completely ignored on 19 december the us-led coalition carried out its largest ever pre-planned attack on oil installations near raqqa dropping 140 bombs and missiles in single day in the coalition daily update this was listed as just one air strike as it involved one target the us has also been going after senior figures 10 so-called high-value targets have been killed over the past month alone the coalition spokesman us colonel steve warren said we are striking at the head of this snake but we haven severed it yet and it still got fangs the us has been flying combat missions over syria for more than year now it has had more than 100 aircraft gathering intelligence and finding targets it is costing the us $11m â£7.4m day to fight this war this might in part explain why the raf has carried out relatively few air strikes against the head of the snake in syria it often requires weeks even months of surveillance but britain very limited involvement in syria along with its limited number of aircraft still raises questions and doubts is the uk really making meaningful difference or was the vote on december as much to do with politics as military effect syria has been embroiled in bloody armed conflict for nearly five years more than 250 000 syrians have been killed and 11 million made homeless what started as pro-democracy arab spring protests in 2011 spiralled into civil war between president bashar al-assad government forces and opposition supporters in the chaos jihadist group is moved in over the border from iraq and claimed territory the us russia france and other world powers have entered the fray adding to an already complex web syria the story of the conflict

_START_ It is now a month since MPs voted in support of UK military action against the group known as Islamic State (IS) in Syria. _END_

Doughty, 23, spent part of the 2015-16 season with the Robins and scored five goals in 20 starts as they finished 16th in League One. He joins from Championship side Queens Park Rangers, having also been on loan at fellow League One side Gillingham. Jones, 20, joins from Liverpool, and made two appearances while on loan at Blackpool in League One last season. Meanwhile, former Swindon midfielder Alan McLoughlin has been appointed as the club's new under-18s manager. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Swindon Town have signed midfielder Michael Doughty and defender Lloyd Jones on season-long loan deals.

doughty 23 spent part of the 2015-16 season with the robins and scored five goals in 20 starts as they finished 16th in league one he joins from championship side queens park rangers having also been on loan at fellow league one side gillingham jones 20 joins from liverpool and made two appearances while on loan at blackpool in league one last season meanwhile former swindon midfielder alan mcloughlin has been appointed as the club new under-18s manager find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

_START_ Swindon Town have signed midfielder Michael Doughty and defender Lloyd Jones on season-long loan deals. _END_

The 23-year-old defender played 42 games for the Whites prior to joining Orient in July 2015. Essam, who has made 26 appearances for Orient this season, last featured in their 1-0 win at Oxford on 12 March. He could go straight into the side when Dover Athletic play host to Torquay United on Saturday.

Dover Athletic have re-signed former captain Connor Essam on loan from League Two side Leyton Orient until the end of the season.

the 23-year-old defender played 42 games for the whites prior to joining orient in july 2015 essam who has made 26 appearances for orient this season last featured in their 1-0 win at oxford on 12 march he could go straight into the side when dover athletic play host to torquay united on saturday.

_START_ Dover Athletic have re-signed former captain Connor Essam on loan from League Two side Leyton Orient until the end of the season. _END_

It endorsed the decision by West Africa's regional bloc Ecowas on Sunday to send 3,300 troops to help Mali's government retake the region. The plans will now go before the UN Security Council for approval before the end of the year. Islamist groups and Tuareg rebels took control of the north after Mali's president was overthrown in March. The UN has warned that the Islamist militias are imposing a harsh version of Islamic law on the areas they control and that forced marriage, forced prostitution, and rape are becoming widespread. The Ecowas plan covers a six-month period, with a preparatory phase for training and the establishment of bases in Mali's south, followed by combat operations in the north, Malian army sources told Reuters news agency. The soldiers would be provided mainly by Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso. After endorsing the plan, the AU's Peace and Security Commissioner, Ramtane Lamamra, said other African countries could provide troops and logistical support. "This deployment aims to respond to the request by the Malian authorities to regain the occupied regions in the north of the country, dismantle the terrorist and criminal networks and restore effectively the authority of the state over the entire national territory," he told reporters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, where the AU is based. The Ecowas plan is the result of a 45-day deadline the UN gave African leaders on 12 October to draw up a plan for military intervention to retake the north. West African battalions will need logistical and intelligence support from outside the region, as well as air power, to engage in a military operation that could last months, the BBC's West Africa correspondent Thomas Fessy reports. The European Union is to discuss sending hundreds of instructors to train the Malian army, which was brought to its knees by rebel groups, our correspondent adds. French President Francois Hollande reiterated on Tuesday that France would provide "logistical support and training" for any mission to Mali, but would not send in soldiers. Mali's neighbour Algeria has expressed concern about the use of military intervention, saying it would prefer a negotiated solution. Security experts and observers say it may still take months before a force is ready to retake the north, which should give more time for negotiations to continue with at least one of the main armed groups already engaged in talks, our correspondent notes. President Amadou Toumani Toure was overthrown in March by a junta of disaffected soldiers who claimed his government had not dealt effectively with a Tuareg rebellion that had started in January. Islamist groups - who have since fallen out with their Tuareg allies - took advantage of the ensuing chaos and seized all the region's major towns, including the historic city of Timbuktu.

The African Union (AU) has backed a plan to send troops into Mali to clear the north of Islamist extremists.

it endorsed the decision by west africa regional bloc ecowas on sunday to send 300 troops to help mali government retake the region the plans will now go before the un security council for approval before the end of the year islamist groups and tuareg rebels took control of the north after mali president was overthrown in march the un has warned that the islamist militias are imposing harsh version of islamic law on the areas they control and that forced marriage forced prostitution and rape are becoming widespread the ecowas plan covers six-month period with preparatory phase for training and the establishment of bases in mali south followed by combat operations in the north malian army sources told reuters news agency the soldiers would be provided mainly by nigeria niger and burkina faso after endorsing the plan the au peace and security commissioner ramtane lamamra said other african countries could provide troops and logistical support this deployment aims to respond to the request by the malian authorities to regain the occupied regions in the north of the country dismantle the terrorist and criminal networks and restore effectively the authority of the state over the entire national territory he told reporters in the ethiopian capital addis ababa where the au is based the ecowas plan is the result of 45-day deadline the un gave african leaders on 12 october to draw up plan for military intervention to retake the north west african battalions will need logistical and intelligence support from outside the region as well as air power to engage in military operation that could last months the bbc west africa correspondent thomas fessy reports the european union is to discuss sending hundreds of instructors to train the malian army which was brought to its knees by rebel groups our correspondent adds french president francois hollande reiterated on tuesday that france would provide logistical support and training for any mission to mali but would not send in soldiers mali neighbour algeria has expressed concern about the use of military intervention saying it would prefer negotiated solution security experts and observers say it may still take months before force is ready to retake the north which should give more time for negotiations to continue with at least one of the main armed groups already engaged in talks our correspondent notes president amadou toumani toure was overthrown in march by junta of disaffected soldiers who claimed his government had not dealt effectively with tuareg rebellion that had started in january islamist groups who have since fallen out with their tuareg allies took advantage of the ensuing chaos and seized all the region major towns including the historic city of timbuktu.

_START_ The African Union (AU) has backed a plan to send troops into Mali to clear the north of Islamist extremists. _END_

The new measure will force firms registered in the UK to display their phone numbers, even if their call centres are based abroad. The government says the move will make it easier for consumers to report nuisance callers. But the Fair Telecoms Campaign said the move would not stop cold calling. The Department for Communities and Local Government is expected to announce the amendment to existing legislation on Monday. The changes - to be announced on Monday - will take effect from 16 May. Baroness Neville-Rolfe, minister for data protection, said the change will sent a "clear message" to rogue companies. "Nuisance calls are incredibly intrusive and can cause significant harm to elderly and vulnerable members of society." The government was committed to tackling the problem, she said. John Mitchison, from the Direct Marketing Association - which represents official telemarketing firms - said displaying phone numbers had been its recommendation to companies for "many years". "This change will make it easier for consumers to identify the legitimate companies and report the rogue operators to the relevant authorities," he added. However, the Fair Telecoms Campaign - which campaigns for consumer rights - said the move will not stop rogue firms. David Hickson, from the campaign, said: "It's absurd to think that seeing a number that you don't recognise is any different from not seeing any number at all. "What they should be doing is taking action where they can to prohibit the whole practice of making unsolicited telephone calls and see that consumers have a good range of options on their telephone networks to help protect them from this nonsense." Last year, the government introduced changes to make it easier to impose fines on the companies behind cold calls and nuisance text messages. In February, Brighton-based firm Prodial was given the largest ever fine - £350,000 - for cold calling from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). It was responsible for making more than 46 million automated nuisance calls.

Companies that cold call customers will no longer be able to hide or disguise their phone numbers, under government plans to target nuisance calls.

the new measure will force firms registered in the uk to display their phone numbers even if their call centres are based abroad the government says the move will make it easier for consumers to report nuisance callers but the fair telecoms campaign said the move would not stop cold calling the department for communities and local government is expected to announce the amendment to existing legislation on monday the changes to be announced on monday will take effect from 16 may baroness neville-rolfe minister for data protection said the change will sent clear message to rogue companies nuisance calls are incredibly intrusive and can cause significant harm to elderly and vulnerable members of society the government was committed to tackling the problem she said john mitchison from the direct marketing association which represents official telemarketing firms said displaying phone numbers had been its recommendation to companies for many years this change will make it easier for consumers to identify the legitimate companies and report the rogue operators to the relevant authorities he added however the fair telecoms campaign which campaigns for consumer rights said the move will not stop rogue firms david hickson from the campaign said it absurd to think that seeing number that you don recognise is any different from not seeing any number at all what they should be doing is taking action where they can to prohibit the whole practice of making unsolicited telephone calls and see that consumers have good range of options on their telephone networks to help protect them from this nonsense last year the government introduced changes to make it easier to impose fines on the companies behind cold calls and nuisance text messages in february brighton-based firm prodial was given the largest ever fine â£350 000 for cold calling from the information commissioner office ico it was responsible for making more than 46 million automated nuisance calls.

_START_ Companies that cold call customers will no longer be able to hide or disguise their phone numbers, under government plans to target nuisance calls. _END_

She says she's split between loving the play and wanting to be back home at a politically crucial time in the US. Jones played President Taylor in two series of 24, from 2009 to 2010. Many saw a distinct suggestion of Hillary Clinton in her appearance and characterisation. But the actress says none of that gave her an extra reason to back Clinton in last November's US presidential elections. "I didn't need any extra anything," she told the BBC. "We were all doing everything we could to support Hillary, and keep at bay the darkness that has now descended over America because of our own ignorance and arrogance. "We are in this moment self-destructing. Even in the Vietnam War, we haven't seen people mobilise the way they're mobilising now." Jones, one of America's most respected stage actresses, stars alongside her countryman Michael Esper in Williams' intense family drama. Both are as happy to talk about politics as The Glass Menagerie, a production seen at last year's Edinburgh Festival that is now running in London's West End. Esper, a 40 year-old New Yorker, recently appeared in London in the David Bowie musical Lazarus. "When I was here before the election, people initially thought Donald Trump was almost funny and often they'd treat him as a harmless joke," he told the BBC. "I think now reality has set in. America now has a president who's a constituency of one. "For me Trump represents the worst of America, while Tennessee Williams was a creative genius Americans should be proud of. So it's a delight to be in the play." Williams wrote The Glass Menagerie in 1944. A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof later brought him money and worldwide fame, but his early "memory play" had been an extraordinary achievement for a young writer. "Tennessee was a poet, a rebel and a gay man," says Jones. "He was a unique talent and chose his own path. "He's influenced other writers, but I don't think anyone has ever quite been like him." Esper's role of Tom is usually seen as a self-portrait by the playwright, whose real first name was Thomas. "The extraordinary thing about the way the lines and the structure work is they don't feel almost three-quarters of a century old," he says. "His humour and the moments of lyricism feel contemporary. The four characters on stage relate in a way which still means something today." Jones too is full of admiration for Williams the writer. "For instance, he sets up superbly the arrival of the 'Gentleman Caller' in the second part of the play, who my character hopes will marry her daughter. "And when he arrives there's so much humour and emotion that the audience is laughing one moment and then suddenly dead silent. "At the risk of sounding like a flatterer, British audiences seem good at listening and picking up the nuances of what's being said." Esper, though, says there has been a downside to his extended stay east of the Atlantic. "Part of me feels I really want to be back in my community and being part of the protest against Trump. "You can't say we need to sit back and just bide our time while he's in office." "Most of the people I know have taken an incredibly activist stance and that's exactly the right thing," Esper continues. "Certainly I had no love for Ronald Reagan, but as president I think he had respect for the tenets of democracy. "Donald Trump is already violating the constitution and destroying the country and humiliating us internationally." Jones has long been open about being a lesbian. So is she anxious about President Trump's views on homosexuality? In America some gay people have expressed fears about policies which might be put forward. "Who knows what may emerge?" says the 60-year-old. "But for now, Donald Trump seems to have a ton of gay friends he's okay with - especially if they're white and gay. "My worry is what would happen if he were indicted or impeached or gotten rid of. Then we'd have [vice president] Mike Pence in charge, and he tried to pass bills [as governor] in the state of Indiana which were just outrageous. "If Pence were in the White House I would worry about policies relating to gay people." "It's wonderful we're appearing in a work by one of America's greatest gay writers," Jones continues. "But like Michael, part of me feels a traitor for being away and enjoying myself. "At the end of the run, I look forward to going back and getting to work." The Glass Menagerie is at the Duke of York's Theatre in London until 29 April. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Cherry Jones - known to TV fans as President Allison Taylor in drama series 24 - is hitting the London stage in Tennessee Williams classic The Glass Menagerie.

she says she split between loving the play and wanting to be back home at politically crucial time in the us jones played president taylor in two series of 24 from 2009 to 2010 many saw distinct suggestion of hillary clinton in her appearance and characterisation but the actress says none of that gave her an extra reason to back clinton in last november us presidential elections didn need any extra anything she told the bbc we were all doing everything we could to support hillary and keep at bay the darkness that has now descended over america because of our own ignorance and arrogance we are in this moment self-destructing even in the vietnam war we haven seen people mobilise the way they re mobilising now jones one of america most respected stage actresses stars alongside her countryman michael esper in williams intense family drama both are as happy to talk about politics as the glass menagerie production seen at last year edinburgh festival that is now running in london west end esper 40 year-old new yorker recently appeared in london in the david bowie musical lazarus when was here before the election people initially thought donald trump was almost funny and often they treat him as harmless joke he told the bbc think now reality has set in america now has president who constituency of one for me trump represents the worst of america while tennessee williams was creative genius americans should be proud of so it delight to be in the play williams wrote the glass menagerie in 1944 streetcar named desire and cat on hot tin roof later brought him money and worldwide fame but his early memory play had been an extraordinary achievement for young writer tennessee was poet rebel and gay man says jones he was unique talent and chose his own path he influenced other writers but don think anyone has ever quite been like him esper role of tom is usually seen as self-portrait by the playwright whose real first name was thomas the extraordinary thing about the way the lines and the structure work is they don feel almost three-quarters of century old he says his humour and the moments of lyricism feel contemporary the four characters on stage relate in way which still means something today jones too is full of admiration for williams the writer for instance he sets up superbly the arrival of the gentleman caller in the second part of the play who my character hopes will marry her daughter and when he arrives there so much humour and emotion that the audience is laughing one moment and then suddenly dead silent at the risk of sounding like flatterer british audiences seem good at listening and picking up the nuances of what being said esper though says there has been downside to his extended stay east of the atlantic part of me feels really want to be back in my community and being part of the protest against trump you can say we need to sit back and just bide our time while he in office most of the people know have taken an incredibly activist stance and that exactly the right thing esper continues certainly had no love for ronald reagan but as president think he had respect for the tenets of democracy donald trump is already violating the constitution and destroying the country and humiliating us internationally jones has long been open about being lesbian so is she anxious about president trump views on homosexuality in america some gay people have expressed fears about policies which might be put forward who knows what may emerge says the 60-year-old but for now donald trump seems to have ton of gay friends he okay with especially if they re white and gay my worry is what would happen if he were indicted or impeached or gotten rid of then we have vice president mike pence in charge and he tried to pass bills as governor in the state of indiana which were just outrageous if pence were in the white house would worry about policies relating to gay people it wonderful we re appearing in work by one of america greatest gay writers jones continues but like michael part of me feels traitor for being away and enjoying myself at the end of the run look forward to going back and getting to work the glass menagerie is at the duke of york theatre in london until 29 april follow us on facebook on twitter @bbcnewsents or on instagram at bbcnewsents if you have story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

_START_ Cherry Jones - known to TV fans as President Allison Taylor in drama series 24 - is hitting the London stage in Tennessee Williams classic The Glass Menagerie. _END_

It moves Annan level on points with the Bully Wee in the battle for a promotion play-off spot. Cowdenbeath moved off the bottom of the table after Lewis Moore's second-half goal secured a 2-1 victory away to Stirling Albion. Berwick Rangers slipped to the foot of the table after falling to a 3-1 defeat at home to in-form Edinburgh City. Peter MacDonald opened the scoring for fourth-placed Clyde after 12 minutes before two goals in 11 second-half minutes from David McKenna put Annan in front. MacDonald equalised from the penalty spot with 10 minutes left, but Smith fired home the winner two minutes from the end of normal time. Kris Renton gave Cowdenbeath the lead against Stirling just after the break before Dylan Nguene Bikey levelled for the Binos after 54 minutes. However, on-loan Hearts midfielder Moore struck 10 minutes later for the Blue Brazil, who ended a run of three straight defeats. Two goals in the opening three minutes, scored by Chris McKee and Douglas Gair, helped Edinburgh on their way against Berwick at Shielfield Park. Craig Beattie added a third with a penalty after 71 minutes before Jordyn Sheerin's consolation moments later. Edinburgh are now unbeaten in the league for eight games.

Aidan Smith's late goal secured Annan Athletic a 3-2 victory away to Clyde in League Two.

it moves annan level on points with the bully wee in the battle for promotion play-off spot cowdenbeath moved off the bottom of the table after lewis moore second-half goal secured 2-1 victory away to stirling albion berwick rangers slipped to the foot of the table after falling to 3-1 defeat at home to in-form edinburgh city peter macdonald opened the scoring for fourth-placed clyde after 12 minutes before two goals in 11 second-half minutes from david mckenna put annan in front macdonald equalised from the penalty spot with 10 minutes left but smith fired home the winner two minutes from the end of normal time kris renton gave cowdenbeath the lead against stirling just after the break before dylan nguene bikey levelled for the binos after 54 minutes however on-loan hearts midfielder moore struck 10 minutes later for the blue brazil who ended run of three straight defeats two goals in the opening three minutes scored by chris mckee and douglas gair helped edinburgh on their way against berwick at shielfield park craig beattie added third with penalty after 71 minutes before jordyn sheerin consolation moments later edinburgh are now unbeaten in the league for eight games.

_START_ Aidan Smith's late goal secured Annan Athletic a 3-2 victory away to Clyde in League Two. _END_

Immigrants had the "guts and drive" to travel halfway across the world to better themselves and their families, the former prime minister said. Not all immigrants in his experience came to Britain "to benefit from our social security system", he said. His tone is in contrast to that used by present Conservative PM David Cameron. In his attempts to crack down on immigration numbers, the current prime minister talks of an immigration system that "puts Britain first" as he makes it harder for migrants to claim benefits. Sir John was speaking in an interview with the historian Peter Hennessy for the BBC Radio 4 programme, Reflections, which will be broadcast at 09:00 BST on Wednesday 13 August. He was talking about his time as a young man when he lived in modest circumstances with his family in Brixton, south London. Sir John said: "There was a different social value placed on immigration. I saw immigration at very close quarters in the 1950s. "They shared my house. They were my neighbours. I played with them as boys. I didn't see people who had come here just to benefit from our social system. I saw people with guts and the drive to travel halfway across the world in many cases to better themselves and their families. "And I think that is a very Conservative instinct." In the programme, Sir John also admits that he knew as early as 1992 that he would not win the 1997 general election. "The day after the 1992 general election, Chris Patten (the Conservative chairman) and I sat in the White Room at Number 10. Chris had lost his seat at Bath. And we agreed that in winning a fourth successive term, we had stretched the democratic elastic as far as it would go, and unless Labour collapsed, we would have little chance of winning the next election. "I was reinforced in that view by the impact of Black Wednesday. In one sense it was liberating. It meant I could go and do, as Sarah Hogg (his Policy Unit head), for one, repeatedly said to me, you can do what you think is right. You don't have to politically trim. You can do what you think is right and economically we did." * You can hear Reflections with Sir John Major on 13 August on BBC Radio 4 at 09:00BST, 21:30BST and afterwards on the series website.

Sir John Major has praised immigrants for having what he called "the very Conservative instinct" of wanting to improve their lives.

immigrants had the guts and drive to travel halfway across the world to better themselves and their families the former prime minister said not all immigrants in his experience came to britain to benefit from our social security system he said his tone is in contrast to that used by present conservative pm david cameron in his attempts to crack down on immigration numbers the current prime minister talks of an immigration system that puts britain first as he makes it harder for migrants to claim benefits sir john was speaking in an interview with the historian peter hennessy for the bbc radio programme reflections which will be broadcast at 09:00 bst on wednesday 13 august he was talking about his time as young man when he lived in modest circumstances with his family in brixton south london sir john said there was different social value placed on immigration saw immigration at very close quarters in the 1950s they shared my house they were my neighbours played with them as boys didn see people who had come here just to benefit from our social system saw people with guts and the drive to travel halfway across the world in many cases to better themselves and their families and think that is very conservative instinct in the programme sir john also admits that he knew as early as 1992 that he would not win the 1997 general election the day after the 1992 general election chris patten the conservative chairman and sat in the white room at number 10 chris had lost his seat at bath and we agreed that in winning fourth successive term we had stretched the democratic elastic as far as it would go and unless labour collapsed we would have little chance of winning the next election was reinforced in that view by the impact of black wednesday in one sense it was liberating it meant could go and do as sarah hogg his policy unit head for one repeatedly said to me you can do what you think is right you don have to politically trim you can do what you think is right and economically we did you can hear reflections with sir john major on 13 august on bbc radio at 09:00bst 21:30bst and afterwards on the series website.

_START_ Sir John Major has praised immigrants for having what he called "the very Conservative instinct" of wanting to improve their lives. _END_

Media playback is not supported on this device Saturday's 46-22 defeat of Munster in Dublin resulted in the Scarlets' first league success for 14 years. Pivac, who has been in charge for three seasons, has assembled a coaching team that includes Stephen Jones, Byron Hayward and Ioan Cunningham, "I know Wales have talked about playing a similar sort of style in the future and I hope they do," he said. "Wales can play a great brand of rugby and I am sure they will going forward." Former Wales outside-half Jonathan Davies has suggested the national team are not allowed to play like the Scarlets, who have been moulded by backs coach Jones. "We have some players that have a lot of X-factor but it's about getting them the ball," said Pivac. "You have to have the skillset. They understand their roles and are disciplined and have come a long way and it's not happened overnight. "You are seeing some of the players representing Wales representing the Scarlets who are playing very well. "We know they can play this sort of game and they are showing what they can do. "We have some great athletes in Wales, not only at the Scarlets but also at the Ospreys, Blues and the Dragons." Media playback is not supported on this device Pivac says Scarlets' Pro12 success is the result of "three years of hard work" since his arrival from Auckland. "You inherit staff and players and have an idea on how you want to play the game," he said. "It takes time and if there are guys who can't perform the roles you have to move them on. "It took a couple of years to get the squad that we wanted." Scarlets' chances of winning Pro12 seemed slim when they lost their first three matches of the season. "We talked about the start of the season a lot and if we hadn't have been making line breaks and chances we would have been concerned," said Pivac. "Jonathan Davies and Rhys Patchell came in and we had our internationals come back in after the New Zealand tour, so it was probably understandable we weren't hitting our straps at the start. "But we worked hard and enjoyed the style of rugby we were playing and we have the athletes to play that style of game." The Scarlets will have players to replace next season, with Wales and Lions back Liam Williams heading to Saracens and Canada wing DTH van der Merwe moving to Newcastle. Both players scored in the Pro12 final. Pivac knows replacing Williams might be the hardest task. "He is a real competitor," said Pivac. "If we had 15 of him, we would be unbeatable. He is that sort of character and someone you want in your group, he lifts players around him. "He got named as British Lion but you would not know that because his focus has been with the Scarlets. "We are going to miss him. It's hard to put into words the contribution he has put into this club but I have a sneaking suspicion he will be back. "I hope he gets the opportunity with the Lions because you saw what he did with Wales in New Zealand last summer. He offers everything Warren Gatland will be looking for." Scarlets will return to Wales on Sunday for a homecoming celebration.

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac believes Wales can emulate the expansive style of play his side employed to win Pro12.

media playback is not supported on this device saturday 46-22 defeat of munster in dublin resulted in the scarlets first league success for 14 years pivac who has been in charge for three seasons has assembled coaching team that includes stephen jones byron hayward and ioan cunningham know wales have talked about playing similar sort of style in the future and hope they do he said wales can play great brand of rugby and am sure they will going forward former wales outside-half jonathan davies has suggested the national team are not allowed to play like the scarlets who have been moulded by backs coach jones we have some players that have lot of x-factor but it about getting them the ball said pivac you have to have the skillset they understand their roles and are disciplined and have come long way and it not happened overnight you are seeing some of the players representing wales representing the scarlets who are playing very well we know they can play this sort of game and they are showing what they can do we have some great athletes in wales not only at the scarlets but also at the ospreys blues and the dragons media playback is not supported on this device pivac says scarlets pro12 success is the result of three years of hard work since his arrival from auckland you inherit staff and players and have an idea on how you want to play the game he said it takes time and if there are guys who can perform the roles you have to move them on it took couple of years to get the squad that we wanted scarlets chances of winning pro12 seemed slim when they lost their first three matches of the season we talked about the start of the season lot and if we hadn have been making line breaks and chances we would have been concerned said pivac jonathan davies and rhys patchell came in and we had our internationals come back in after the new zealand tour so it was probably understandable we weren hitting our straps at the start but we worked hard and enjoyed the style of rugby we were playing and we have the athletes to play that style of game the scarlets will have players to replace next season with wales and lions back liam williams heading to saracens and canada wing dth van der merwe moving to newcastle both players scored in the pro12 final pivac knows replacing williams might be the hardest task he is real competitor said pivac if we had 15 of him we would be unbeatable he is that sort of character and someone you want in your group he lifts players around him he got named as british lion but you would not know that because his focus has been with the scarlets we are going to miss him it hard to put into words the contribution he has put into this club but have sneaking suspicion he will be back hope he gets the opportunity with the lions because you saw what he did with wales in new zealand last summer he offers everything warren gatland will be looking for scarlets will return to wales on sunday for homecoming celebration.

_START_ Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac believes Wales can emulate the expansive style of play his side employed to win Pro12. _END_

The names of the first three men in line for the throne scooped the top three places among births registered during the year. Charlie, with 15 registered, was the most popular boys' name, while there were nine boys given the name Harry and eight called William. There were also two boys called Charles. Other popular names were Alexander and Lewis. Chloe and Olivia were the most popular girls names, both with seven, ahead of Daisy, Isla and Jessica.

The most popular names for boys born in Guernsey in 2010 had a distinctly royal flavour.

the names of the first three men in line for the throne scooped the top three places among births registered during the year charlie with 15 registered was the most popular boys name while there were nine boys given the name harry and eight called william there were also two boys called charles other popular names were alexander and lewis chloe and olivia were the most popular girls names both with seven ahead of daisy isla and jessica.

_START_ The most popular names for boys born in Guernsey in 2010 had a distinctly royal flavour. _END_

The event has been organised by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and MAKLab, an organisation promoting innovation. It will be held at #hellodigital, a new digital demonstration centre in An Lòchran, a site at the Inverness Campus. There will be displays of 3D printing, laser cutting and robotics. April Conroy, #hellodigital project manager, saidd: "We are delighted to be working with MAKLab on this project. "Whether you're a doctor, fashion designer, architect, or simply interested in revolutionary technologies, there will be something for everyone during the Digital Making Showcase Week."

A week-long programme highlighting new technology design and manufacture is to be held in Inverness from Monday.

the event has been organised by highlands and islands enterprise hie and maklab an organisation promoting innovation it will be held at #hellodigital new digital demonstration centre in an lã²chran site at the inverness campus there will be displays of 3d printing laser cutting and robotics april conroy #hellodigital project manager saidd we are delighted to be working with maklab on this project whether you re doctor fashion designer architect or simply interested in revolutionary technologies there will be something for everyone during the digital making showcase week

_START_ A week-long programme highlighting new technology design and manufacture is to be held in Inverness from Monday. _END_

The temporary law would give the government more control over the number of migrants coming to the island. Assistant Chief Minister, Senator Paul Routier, said: "We are controlling the number of licences to non-locals. "But it is important to keep a level of immigration, so that we have a workforce that can support an ageing population." Senator Sarah Ferugson, of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel, said the States needed to look at the "big issue of inadequate border control". Islanders have been asked for their input before a 20-year plan is proposed.

Jersey States has revealed a new population policy - to limit immigration to 325 people a year.

the temporary law would give the government more control over the number of migrants coming to the island assistant chief minister senator paul routier said we are controlling the number of licences to non-locals but it is important to keep level of immigration so that we have workforce that can support an ageing population senator sarah ferugson of the corporate services scrutiny panel said the states needed to look at the big issue of inadequate border control islanders have been asked for their input before 20-year plan is proposed.

_START_ Jersey States has revealed a new population policy - to limit immigration to 325 people a year. _END_

A statement was issued on his social media accounts, saying he "died peacefully, surrounded by his family" after an "18-month battle with cancer". Tributes have been paid from around the world to the "extraordinary artist" whose last album was released days ago. Sir Paul McCartney described him as a "great star" who "played a very strong part in British musical history". Bowie's son Duncan Jones, who is a Bafta-winning film director, wrote on Twitter: "Very sorry and sad to say it's true. I'll be offline for a while. Love to all." The artist's hits include Let's Dance, Changes, Space Oddity, Starman, Modern Love, Heroes, Under Pressure, Rebel Rebel and Life on Mars. He was also well known for creating his flamboyant alter ego Ziggy Stardust. The singer, who had been living in New York in recent years, released his latest album Blackstar only last Friday, his birthday. The album has been well received by critics and was intended as a "parting gift" to the world, according to long-time friend and producer Tony Visconti. Visconti wrote on Facebook: "His death was no different from his life - a work of art." He added: "He was an extraordinary man, full of love and life. He will always be with us." Blackstar is on course to be number one in the UK this Friday, according to the Official Charts Company, with combined sales of more than 43,000. Hundreds of fans have gathered in his birthplace of Brixton, south London, to pay tribute to the singer, laying flowers and candles at his mural and taking part in an impromptu sing-along of his hits. There have also been crowds outside his New York home and in Berlin where he lived in the late 1970s. £135m estimated net worth* 140 million albums sold since his first release in 1967 111 singles - averaging more than two a year during his career 51 music videos, along with a number of film roles including The Man Who Fell to Earth and Labyrinth 25 studio albums, including Blackstar, which was released two days before his death Sir Paul McCartney said he would "always remember the great laughs" the pair shared, saying in a statement: "David was a great star and I treasure the moments we had together. "His music played a very strong part in British musical history and I'm proud to think of the huge influence he has had on people all around the world." Friend and collaborator Brian Eno said: "David's death came as a complete surprise, as did nearly everything else about him. I feel a huge gap now." The Rolling Stones paid tribute to "an extraordinary artist" and a "true original". Brian May, guitarist with Queen - with whom Bowie collaborated on Under Pressure - described him as "a fearsome talent". Friend and collaborator Iggy Pop wrote on Twitter: "David's friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is." Madonna said she was "devastated", writing on Facebook that Bowie "changed the course" of her life after she saw him perform - her first ever concert. "I found him so inspiring and innovative," she wrote. "Unique and provocative. A real genius." Comedian and actor Ricky Gervais, who convinced Bowie to star as himself and ridicule Gervais in an episode of 2006 sitcom Extras, simply wrote: "I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie." Midge Ure, who helped organise the Live Aid concert in 1985 - at which Bowie performed - said: "He wasn't just a brilliant songwriter and an amazing creator, he excelled at everything." David Bowie was the Picasso of pop. He was an innovative, visionary, restless artist: the ultimate ever-changing postmodernist. Along with the Beatles, Stones and Elvis Presley, Bowie defined what pop music could and should be. He brought art to the pop party, infusing his music and performances with the avant-garde ideas of Merce Cunningham, John Cage and Andy Warhol. He turned pop in a new direction in 1972 with the introduction of his alter ego Ziggy Stardust. Glam rock was the starting point, but Ziggy was much more than an eyeliner-wearing maverick: he was a truly theatrical character that at once harked backed to pre-War European theatre while anticipating 1980s androgyny and today's discussions around a transgender spectrum. He was a great singer, songwriter, performer, actor, producer and collaborator. But beyond all that, at the very heart of the matter, David Bowie was quite simply - quite extraordinarily - cool. Read more: An ordinary chap who did extraordinary things Chris Hadfield, the former commander of the International Space Station who recorded a video of a version of Space Oddity during his final mission, said his "brilliance inspired us all". Yoko Ono said Bowie was "as close as family" for her and late husband John Lennon, describing him as a "father figure" for their son Sean. Bowie was born David Jones in Brixton, south London, on 8 January in 1947. He changed his name in 1966 after The Monkees' Davy Jones achieved stardom. He was in several bands before he signed with Mercury Records, which released his album Space Oddity in 1969, with the title track becoming his first UK number one. His breakthrough came with 1972's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. David Bowie changed music forever. Throughout his career, he reinvented not just his sound but his persona over and over again. He was a proudly progressive composer, drawing on any genre that came to mind - from the hippy folk of Space Oddity to the crunching industrial rock of 1995's Outside album and his ambitious, jazz-flecked swansong Blackstar, released just last week. His style shifted with the sands, but he was always recognisably David Bowie. That powdery voice - vibrating off the back of his teeth - is unmistakable; while his impressionist lyrics had a constant theme - he was an outsider, an alien, a sexually ambiguous spectre. Read more: A career that shaped modern pop Bowie also carved out a successful acting career, including his role as an alien seeking help for his dying planet in Nicolas Roeg's The Man Who Fell to Earth in 1976. Other roles included Labyrinth, Cat People, The Last Temptation of Christ and The Hunger. The late 1980s were dominated by Bowie's involvement with his new band, a postmodernist heavy metal outfit, Tin Machine. The 1990s saw him flirting with drum-and-bass on the Earthling album, while his 2002 album Heathen saw a long-awaited return to form for the singer. He headlined Glastonbury in 2000 - his first appearance there since 1971. Festival founder Michael Eavis told the BBC: "He's one of the three greatest in the world, ever - Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and David Bowie. There's no-one else even close." Bowie was thought to have suffered a heart attack in 2004, after which he largely stopped making public appearances. His last live performance was at a New York charity concert in 2006. But after a decade without a studio album he released The Next Day in 2013, surprising fans who thought he had retired. It became his first UK number one for 20 years. He co-wrote Lazarus, a musical featuring his songs and inspired by his role in The Man Who Fell to Earth, which opened in New York last month. And a truncated version of Blackstar, the title track of his new album, appears as the theme music for the TV show The Last Panthers. Watch a special tribute programme David Bowie: Sound and Vision on the BBC iPlayer

Singer David Bowie, one of the most influential musicians of his era, has died of cancer at the age of 69.

a statement was issued on his social media accounts saying he died peacefully surrounded by his family after an 18-month battle with cancer tributes have been paid from around the world to the extraordinary artist whose last album was released days ago sir paul mccartney described him as great star who played very strong part in british musical history bowie son duncan jones who is bafta-winning film director wrote on twitter very sorry and sad to say it true ll be offline for while love to all the artist hits include let dance changes space oddity starman modern love heroes under pressure rebel rebel and life on mars he was also well known for creating his flamboyant alter ego ziggy stardust the singer who had been living in new york in recent years released his latest album blackstar only last friday his birthday the album has been well received by critics and was intended as parting gift to the world according to long-time friend and producer tony visconti visconti wrote on facebook his death was no different from his life work of art he added he was an extraordinary man full of love and life he will always be with us blackstar is on course to be number one in the uk this friday according to the official charts company with combined sales of more than 43 000 hundreds of fans have gathered in his birthplace of brixton south london to pay tribute to the singer laying flowers and candles at his mural and taking part in an impromptu sing-along of his hits there have also been crowds outside his new york home and in berlin where he lived in the late 1970s â£135m estimated net worth 140 million albums sold since his first release in 1967 111 singles averaging more than two year during his career 51 music videos along with number of film roles including the man who fell to earth and labyrinth 25 studio albums including blackstar which was released two days before his death sir paul mccartney said he would always remember the great laughs the pair shared saying in statement david was great star and treasure the moments we had together his music played very strong part in british musical history and proud to think of the huge influence he has had on people all around the world friend and collaborator brian eno said david death came as complete surprise as did nearly everything else about him feel huge gap now the rolling stones paid tribute to an extraordinary artist and true original brian may guitarist with queen with whom bowie collaborated on under pressure described him as fearsome talent friend and collaborator iggy pop wrote on twitter david friendship was the light of my life never met such brilliant person he was the best there is madonna said she was devastated writing on facebook that bowie changed the course of her life after she saw him perform her first ever concert found him so inspiring and innovative she wrote unique and provocative real genius comedian and actor ricky gervais who convinced bowie to star as himself and ridicule gervais in an episode of 2006 sitcom extras simply wrote just lost hero rip david bowie midge ure who helped organise the live aid concert in 1985 at which bowie performed said he wasn just brilliant songwriter and an amazing creator he excelled at everything david bowie was the picasso of pop he was an innovative visionary restless artist the ultimate ever-changing postmodernist along with the beatles stones and elvis presley bowie defined what pop music could and should be he brought art to the pop party infusing his music and performances with the avant-garde ideas of merce cunningham john cage and andy warhol he turned pop in new direction in 1972 with the introduction of his alter ego ziggy stardust glam rock was the starting point but ziggy was much more than an eyeliner-wearing maverick he was truly theatrical character that at once harked backed to pre-war european theatre while anticipating 1980s androgyny and today discussions around transgender spectrum he was great singer songwriter performer actor producer and collaborator but beyond all that at the very heart of the matter david bowie was quite simply quite extraordinarily cool read more an ordinary chap who did extraordinary things chris hadfield the former commander of the international space station who recorded video of version of space oddity during his final mission said his brilliance inspired us all yoko ono said bowie was as close as family for her and late husband john lennon describing him as father figure for their son sean bowie was born david jones in brixton south london on january in 1947 he changed his name in 1966 after the monkees davy jones achieved stardom he was in several bands before he signed with mercury records which released his album space oddity in 1969 with the title track becoming his first uk number one his breakthrough came with 1972 the rise and fall of ziggy stardust and the spiders from mars david bowie changed music forever throughout his career he reinvented not just his sound but his persona over and over again he was proudly progressive composer drawing on any genre that came to mind from the hippy folk of space oddity to the crunching industrial rock of 1995 outside album and his ambitious jazz-flecked swansong blackstar released just last week his style shifted with the sands but he was always recognisably david bowie that powdery voice vibrating off the back of his teeth is unmistakable while his impressionist lyrics had constant theme he was an outsider an alien sexually ambiguous spectre read more career that shaped modern pop bowie also carved out successful acting career including his role as an alien seeking help for his dying planet in nicolas roeg the man who fell to earth in 1976 other roles included labyrinth cat people the last temptation of christ and the hunger the late 1980s were dominated by bowie involvement with his new band postmodernist heavy metal outfit tin machine the 1990s saw him flirting with drum-and-bass on the earthling album while his 2002 album heathen saw long-awaited return to form for the singer he headlined glastonbury in 2000 his first appearance there since 1971 festival founder michael eavis told the bbc he one of the three greatest in the world ever frank sinatra elvis presley and david bowie there no-one else even close bowie was thought to have suffered heart attack in 2004 after which he largely stopped making public appearances his last live performance was at new york charity concert in 2006 but after decade without studio album he released the next day in 2013 surprising fans who thought he had retired it became his first uk number one for 20 years he co-wrote lazarus musical featuring his songs and inspired by his role in the man who fell to earth which opened in new york last month and truncated version of blackstar the title track of his new album appears as the theme music for the tv show the last panthers watch special tribute programme david bowie sound and vision on the bbc iplayer

_START_ Singer David Bowie, one of the most influential musicians of his era, has died of cancer at the age of 69. _END_

Oxlade-Chamberlain, 22, scored a superb individual goal as Arsenal beat Chivas de Guadalajara 3-1 on their pre-season tour in the United States. Chuba Akpom and centre-back Rob Holding, who joined from Bolton in July, also scored in Los Angeles. "It's a very important season for him," Wenger told the Arsenal website. "He has been out for a long, long time." The England international, capped 24 times, injured his knee during the Champions League loss to Barcelona on 23 February. He played 70 minutes of Sunday's match at the StubHub Center, following 45 minutes against the MLS All Stars in Thursday's 2-1 win. Wenger said Oxlade-Chamberlain gave the team "power and penetration". The Gunners boss added: "He has it all. That's why I would like him to get to the level he can go to. "Maybe he doesn't completely believe himself how good he can be and that's the final step for him." Arsenal conclude their pre-season schedule with a friendly against Manchester City in Gothenburg on Sunday. A week later, they begin their Premier League season at home to Liverpool.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain faces an "important" season after overcoming the knee injury which kept him out of Euro 2016, says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

oxlade-chamberlain 22 scored superb individual goal as arsenal beat chivas de guadalajara 3-1 on their pre-season tour in the united states chuba akpom and centre-back rob holding who joined from bolton in july also scored in los angeles it very important season for him wenger told the arsenal website he has been out for long long time the england international capped 24 times injured his knee during the champions league loss to barcelona on 23 february he played 70 minutes of sunday match at the stubhub center following 45 minutes against the mls all stars in thursday 2-1 win wenger said oxlade-chamberlain gave the team power and penetration the gunners boss added he has it all that why would like him to get to the level he can go to maybe he doesn completely believe himself how good he can be and that the final step for him arsenal conclude their pre-season schedule with friendly against manchester city in gothenburg on sunday week later they begin their premier league season at home to liverpool.

_START_ Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain faces an "important" season after overcoming the knee injury which kept him out of Euro 2016, says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. _END_

Treasury sources said last week that the Scottish government could lose £176.8m but the most up-to-date figures show the reduction will be £107m. Scotland's Finance Minister John Swinney welcomed the news but said there was "more work to do". The updated figures were released ahead of a meeting between Mr Swinney and Mr Osborne in London on Monday. The Treasury said the cut to the 2015/16 Scottish budget was the consequence of £3bn savings being made to UK departmental budgets. Mr Osborne believed the move was necessary to tackle UK debt "as quickly as possible". A Treasury spokesman confirmed the £107m figure, saying: "Following the completion of the in-year Whitehall budget review process the automatic calculation of the Barnett formula impact on the budgets of the devolved administrations has now been finalised and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury has written to the Scottish Finance Minister to this effect." The Scottish government will have the option of deferring the impact of the budget reduction until 2016/17. However, Mr Swinney, who was speaking in London ahead of his meeting, said: "They've [UK government] no mandate to slash public expenditure in the fashion that they have reduced public expenditure already and certainly not to proceed in the way that the Chancellor has outlined. "So I hope out of the discussions that we have and the parliamentary pressure that 56 out of 59 Scottish MPs being SNP MPs will bring, is that the Chancellor will listen to the mood in Scotland - which says this is the time to end austerity and to start investment in our public services." The UK government has pledged to clear the deficit by 2018/19. Mr Osborne must find a further £30bn of savings over the next three years, including £12bn from welfare spending and £13bn from government departments. He told MPs in the House of Commons last week: "We set out two weeks ago that we were going to find further efficiencies and savings in government. "As everyone knows, when it comes to living within your means, the sooner you start the smoother the ride. "Sharing resources and risks across the UK is a much better idea than full fiscal autonomy that would cost Scotland £10bn a year." The Chancellor will detail his plans for the future in an emergency budget which is scheduled to take place on 8 July.

It has been confirmed that cuts to Scotland's budget this year will be £70m less than estimated.

treasury sources said last week that the scottish government could lose £176.8m but the most up-to-date figures show the reduction will be £107m scotland finance minister john swinney welcomed the news but said there was more work to do the updated figures were released ahead of meeting between mr swinney and mr osborne in london on monday the treasury said the cut to the 2015/16 scottish budget was the consequence of £3bn savings being made to uk departmental budgets mr osborne believed the move was necessary to tackle uk debt as quickly as possible treasury spokesman confirmed the £107m figure saying following the completion of the in-year whitehall budget review process the automatic calculation of the barnett formula impact on the budgets of the devolved administrations has now been finalised and the chief secretary to the treasury has written to the scottish finance minister to this effect the scottish government will have the option of deferring the impact of the budget reduction until 2016/17 however mr swinney who was speaking in london ahead of his meeting said they ve uk government no mandate to slash public expenditure in the fashion that they have reduced public expenditure already and certainly not to proceed in the way that the chancellor has outlined so hope out of the discussions that we have and the parliamentary pressure that 56 out of 59 scottish mps being snp mps will bring is that the chancellor will listen to the mood in scotland which says this is the time to end austerity and to start investment in our public services the uk government has pledged to clear the deficit by 2018/19 mr osborne must find further £30bn of savings over the next three years including £12bn from welfare spending and £13bn from government departments he told mps in the house of commons last week we set out two weeks ago that we were going to find further efficiencies and savings in government as everyone knows when it comes to living within your means the sooner you start the smoother the ride sharing resources and risks across the uk is much better idea than full fiscal autonomy that would cost scotland £10bn year the chancellor will detail his plans for the future in an emergency budget which is scheduled to take place on july.

_START_ It has been confirmed that cuts to Scotland's budget this year will be £70m less than estimated. _END_

So what has the French presidential election told us that we did not already know? Marine Le Pen's far-right National Front has only two MPs and Emmanuel Macron's En Marche! (On the move) only emerged as a political movement in April 2016. And yet one of these two politicians will be the president of France and between them they attracted almost half the vote. It is a new French revolution that leaves the centre-right Republicans and the Socialist left on the sidelines. Yes, Mr Macron has served as economy minister in the outgoing Socialist government and was previously the president's protege. But he has never before been elected to a public position, and had to resign from the cabinet as his Socialist colleagues increasingly disowned him and his ideas. France heads into uncharted waters We knew Socialist President François Hollande was unpopular but the party's candidate, Benoît Hamon, fell short even of his poll ratings, attracting just 6.35% of the vote. And yet five years ago it was all so different, with electoral dominance in the National Assembly and Senate as well as the Elysée palace. Not since 1969 has the left fared so poorly in France. The seeds of this disaster were sown by the party's own public primary vote for choosing a candidate. A rebel in the party, Mr Hamon won the January vote convincingly, defeating the former prime minister, Manuel Valls. But because he was a rebel he never had the complete backing of most of the cabinet. Mr Valls even sided with Emmanuel Macron. Voters deserted the party, largely for Mr Macron or far-left firebrand Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Never before has the National Front (FN) attracted so many voters. More than 7.6 million French voters backed Marine Le Pen. The last time her party came anywhere close to that number was in regional elections in 2015, with 6.8 million votes. But the opinion polls do not augur well for her, even though arguably everything was in place for an optimal outcome. The Le Pen team have fought for years to "detoxify" the FN brand; for years she was leading the opinion polls, her party won regional and European elections and the two mainstream parties were at a low ebb. And yet she still lost ground to Emmanuel Macron as the vote approached. A Harris Interactive poll suggests only 13% of voters believe she is likely to win on 7 May. Is that because her party is seen as a voice of protest, incapable of taking power? Recent experience from the Brexit referendum in the UK in June 2016 and the Donald Trump presidential victory in the US has told us to be wary of opinion polls and maybe not completely trust them. People do not always tell pollsters what they really think and some have called into question the methodology used. What does this mean for Brexit? But the French election may have restored some faith in the polling organisations, which accurately predicted the decline in support for Marine Le Pen and the rise of Emmanuel Macron. It was only in the days before the vote that the polls showed him pulling ahead, and that was the result that emerged. They also captured the rise of Jean-Luc Mélenchon - whose popularity swelled after his well-received performance in televised debates. The centre right were favourites to win. Their candidate, François Fillon, was chosen in a popular vote and things were looking good. But then came the bombshell allegations that his wife was paid public money for work she did not do and that he had a liking for expensive suits and watches. The Republicans were caught in a slow-motion car crash but because Mr Fillon had won the primary there was no Plan B. And the only possible alternatives looked little better. For a start, Mr Fillon refused to go. But veteran Alain Juppé was deemed no better because he had been banned from politics for a decade in an earlier party-funding scandal. And ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy has had his own problems with France's judiciary too. In the end securing almost 20% of the vote was an achievement, but the Republicans never really stood a chance.

It was on the cards but still a shock: the two parties that have run France for nearly 60 years have lost power.

so what has the french presidential election told us that we did not already know marine le pen far-right national front has only two mps and emmanuel macron en marche on the move only emerged as political movement in april 2016 and yet one of these two politicians will be the president of france and between them they attracted almost half the vote it is new french revolution that leaves the centre-right republicans and the socialist left on the sidelines yes mr macron has served as economy minister in the outgoing socialist government and was previously the president protege but he has never before been elected to public position and had to resign from the cabinet as his socialist colleagues increasingly disowned him and his ideas france heads into uncharted waters we knew socialist president françois hollande was unpopular but the party candidate benoît hamon fell short even of his poll ratings attracting just 6.35% of the vote and yet five years ago it was all so different with electoral dominance in the national assembly and senate as well as the elysée palace not since 1969 has the left fared so poorly in france the seeds of this disaster were sown by the party own public primary vote for choosing candidate rebel in the party mr hamon won the january vote convincingly defeating the former prime minister manuel valls but because he was rebel he never had the complete backing of most of the cabinet mr valls even sided with emmanuel macron voters deserted the party largely for mr macron or far-left firebrand jean-luc mélenchon never before has the national front fn attracted so many voters more than 7.6 million french voters backed marine le pen the last time her party came anywhere close to that number was in regional elections in 2015 with 6.8 million votes but the opinion polls do not augur well for her even though arguably everything was in place for an optimal outcome the le pen team have fought for years to detoxify the fn brand for years she was leading the opinion polls her party won regional and european elections and the two mainstream parties were at low ebb and yet she still lost ground to emmanuel macron as the vote approached harris interactive poll suggests only 13% of voters believe she is likely to win on may is that because her party is seen as voice of protest incapable of taking power recent experience from the brexit referendum in the uk in june 2016 and the donald trump presidential victory in the us has told us to be wary of opinion polls and maybe not completely trust them people do not always tell pollsters what they really think and some have called into question the methodology used what does this mean for brexit but the french election may have restored some faith in the polling organisations which accurately predicted the decline in support for marine le pen and the rise of emmanuel macron it was only in the days before the vote that the polls showed him pulling ahead and that was the result that emerged they also captured the rise of jean-luc mélenchon whose popularity swelled after his well-received performance in televised debates the centre right were favourites to win their candidate françois fillon was chosen in popular vote and things were looking good but then came the bombshell allegations that his wife was paid public money for work she did not do and that he had liking for expensive suits and watches the republicans were caught in slow-motion car crash but because mr fillon had won the primary there was no plan and the only possible alternatives looked little better for start mr fillon refused to go but veteran alain juppé was deemed no better because he had been banned from politics for decade in an earlier party-funding scandal and ex-president nicolas sarkozy has had his own problems with france judiciary too in the end securing almost 20% of the vote was an achievement but the republicans never really stood chance.

_START_ It was on the cards but still a shock: the two parties that have run France for nearly 60 years have lost power. _END_

Egypt went into the tournament in Paris as favourites with the top three players in the world in their team. Laura Massaro gave England the lead in the best-of-three final with a 9-11 11-5 11-6 11-6 win over Nour El Sherbini. Nouran Gohar levelled with a 11-6 11-4 12-10 win over Alison Waters, and Raneem El Welily then beat Sarah-Jane Perry 12-10 11-4 11-6 in the decider. It was the third final in a row involving these two teams, with Egypt winning in 2012 before England claimed the title for a seventh time in 2014. Egypt coach Amr Shabana said: "Laura came out strong, as expected. She didn't give away any cheap points. Her fighting spirit won the crucial points. "Nouran proved why she is number three in the world and Raneem showed her amazing athleticism and her amazing technical prowess. "I can sum up my feeling in two words: Mission accomplished!" England national coach David Campion said: "Egypt were just too strong. Raneem and Nouran played at their best levels, but they needed to as our girls performed well. "Gohar was relentless and Raneem played fantastic squash."

Top seeds Egypt fought back to beat defending champions England and win the squash Women's World Team Championship.

egypt went into the tournament in paris as favourites with the top three players in the world in their team laura massaro gave england the lead in the best-of-three final with 9-11 11-5 11-6 11-6 win over nour el sherbini nouran gohar levelled with 11-6 11-4 12-10 win over alison waters and raneem el welily then beat sarah-jane perry 12-10 11-4 11-6 in the decider it was the third final in row involving these two teams with egypt winning in 2012 before england claimed the title for seventh time in 2014 egypt coach amr shabana said laura came out strong as expected she didn give away any cheap points her fighting spirit won the crucial points nouran proved why she is number three in the world and raneem showed her amazing athleticism and her amazing technical prowess can sum up my feeling in two words mission accomplished england national coach david campion said egypt were just too strong raneem and nouran played at their best levels but they needed to as our girls performed well gohar was relentless and raneem played fantastic squash

_START_ Top seeds Egypt fought back to beat defending champions England and win the squash Women's World Team Championship. _END_

The River Thames scheme, which will see defence work in Berkshire and Surrey, still has a £45m shortfall. Consultation is being held in Surrey, Berkshire and London from late August. Project manager David Murphy said the agency was confident the funding would be found but needed to secure it in the next year. "Within the next 12 months we need to be certain about where that money's going to be coming from because we've got to put a business case to government," he said. He said 15,000 homes and businesses were covered by the scheme which would focus on the Lower Thames area from Datchet to Teddington. Plans include river widening in Elmbridge; work to increase the capacity of weirs at Sunbury, Molesey and Teddington; and the construction of a flood relief channel.

Ideas on how to reduce the cost of a £300m Thames flood alleviation scheme are being sought from the public, the Environment Agency has said.

the river thames scheme which will see defence work in berkshire and surrey still has £45m shortfall consultation is being held in surrey berkshire and london from late august project manager david murphy said the agency was confident the funding would be found but needed to secure it in the next year within the next 12 months we need to be certain about where that money going to be coming from because we ve got to put business case to government he said he said 15 000 homes and businesses were covered by the scheme which would focus on the lower thames area from datchet to teddington plans include river widening in elmbridge work to increase the capacity of weirs at sunbury molesey and teddington and the construction of flood relief channel.

_START_ Ideas on how to reduce the cost of a £300m Thames flood alleviation scheme are being sought from the public, the Environment Agency has said. _END_

Having already secured their place at a first major tournament since the 1958 World Cup, Chris Coleman's side were dominant but frustrated by diligent Andorran defending in a goalless first half. The breakthrough finally came five minutes after the interval, as Aaron Ramsey fired in a rebound after Ashley Williams's header was saved. Gareth Bale struck his seventh goal of the campaign with five minutes left as Wales finished second in Group B following Belgium's win against Israel. Wales had ended their long and painful absence from major tournaments in strange circumstances on Saturday, losing 2-0 in Bosnia-Herzegovina but qualifying thanks to Israel's 2-1 defeat by Cyprus. The Welsh players, coaches and fans in Zenica did not care how they reached Euro 2016, so deprived of success had they been over the past half a century. But after the initial celebrations had subsided, attention turned to Andorra's visit and the opportunity to toast their achievement with their home crowd at a sold-out Cardiff City Stadium. With Welsh band Super Furry Animals playing a three-song set before kick-off and the home fans rattling through their repertoire of chants at full volume, the match almost seemed secondary to the jamboree in the stands. It is just as well the atmosphere was so charged - because the action on the pitch offered little excitement in the first half. There was a lengthy stoppage early on as Andorra's Victor Moreira departed on a stretcher following a clash of heads with James Chester. Although Wales monopolised possession, they were thwarted by the dogged determination of an Andorran side who had never won a competitive game away from home. The home fans did not seem overly concerned, however, as they continued to bask in the glory of qualification - and the opening goal arrived five minutes into the second half. Captain Williams' header was palmed away by Andorra goalkeeper Ferran Pol, but Ramsey was on hand to fire the rebound into the net from a tight angle. Wales continued to exert total control and doubled their lead late on as Bale collected Ben Davies's low cross and shot into the bottom corner. Even with the slow start, this was a far cry from Wales's opening match of the campaign in Andorra. In that fraught fixture, Wales fell behind to the minnows' first competitive goal for four years and were in danger of becoming only the second team in history to lose a qualifier against the Catalan principality. Coleman was booed at half-time but, thanks to Gareth Bale's two goals, Wales escaped with a precious three points which laid the foundation for their campaign. Although Andorra proved resolute once again, the match in Cardiff was in stark contrast as the home crowd stayed inside the stadium en masse after the final whistle to pay tribute to Coleman and his players. Wales started the final round of games second in Group B and would have finished top if Belgium had slipped up. They didn't. A team including Manchester City pair Vincent Kompany and Kevin De Bruyne ran out 3-1 winners at home to Israel. Belgium ended the 10-match campaign with 23 points, Wales on 21. Bosnia-Herzegovina advance to the play-offs after winning 3-2 away to Cyprus. Wales have already started their preparations for Euro 2016, twice visiting France in recent months to look at potential training bases. Although Coleman's side recently rose to an all-time world ranking high of eighth, the nature of Uefa's coefficient ratings mean they will be among the bottom group of fourth seeds for the tournament, potentially leading to a difficult draw. This Welsh side will not be fazed by illustrious opponents, though. Coleman and captain Williams have described their team as fearless, ready to embrace the pressures and challenges which come with their newfound success. Wales boss Chris Coleman on the crowd: "These supporters have been absolutely incredible. I've never seen anything like it. I played for Wales for some time, managing for some time, but the support we've had this campaign - home and away - has been absolutely fantastic. They've helped us get over the line." Wales captain Ashley Williams on Chris Coleman: "I can assure you whenever we've gone out on the field he's got us right up for the game. We enjoy the camps, he makes them enjoyable. "If you ask any of the guys in there we always try and perform for him. We feel disappointed for him when we lose. He deserves all the credit he gets." Best of social media Match ends, Wales 2, Andorra 0. Second Half ends, Wales 2, Andorra 0. Attempt saved. Sam Vokes (Wales) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ashley Williams with a cross. Corner, Wales. Conceded by Marcio Vieira. Foul by Simon Church (Wales). Marc García (Andorra) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Simon Church (Wales). Marc García (Andorra) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Goal! Wales 2, Andorra 0. Gareth Bale (Wales) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Aaron Ramsey. Substitution, Wales. Simon Church replaces Jonathan Williams. Attempt missed. Aaron Ramsey (Wales) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ben Davies with a cross. Josep Ayala (Andorra) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. David Vaughan (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Josep Ayala (Andorra). Substitution, Andorra. Marc García replaces Iván Lorenzo. Attempt saved. Tom Lawrence (Wales) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by James Chester. Attempt saved. Sam Vokes (Wales) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Attempt saved. Ashley Williams (Wales) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Aaron Ramsey with a cross. Adrián Rodrigues (Andorra) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Ben Davies (Wales) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Adrián Rodrigues (Andorra). Aaron Ramsey (Wales) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Josep Ayala (Andorra). Attempt missed. Gareth Bale (Wales) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick. Jonathan Williams (Wales) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Ildefonso Lima (Andorra). Attempt missed. Gabriel Riera (Andorra) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Iván Lorenzo with a headed pass. Foul by Ben Davies (Wales). Gabriel Riera (Andorra) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Attempt missed. Sam Vokes (Wales) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Chris Gunter with a cross. Substitution, Andorra. Josep Ayala replaces Oscar Sonejee. Ashley Williams (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Iván Lorenzo (Andorra). Attempt blocked. Aaron Ramsey (Wales) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Davies. Ferran Pol (Andorra) is shown the yellow card. Attempt missed. Aaron Ramsey (Wales) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Foul by Ashley Williams (Wales). Adrián Rodrigues (Andorra) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Corner, Wales. Conceded by Ildefonso Lima. Attempt blocked. David Vaughan (Wales) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Aaron Ramsey.

Wales finished their historic Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a patchy win against Andorra - but that did not detract from the party atmosphere at a delirious Cardiff City Stadium.

having already secured their place at first major tournament since the 1958 world cup chris coleman side were dominant but frustrated by diligent andorran defending in goalless first half the breakthrough finally came five minutes after the interval as aaron ramsey fired in rebound after ashley williams header was saved gareth bale struck his seventh goal of the campaign with five minutes left as wales finished second in group following belgium win against israel wales had ended their long and painful absence from major tournaments in strange circumstances on saturday losing 2-0 in bosnia-herzegovina but qualifying thanks to israel 2-1 defeat by cyprus the welsh players coaches and fans in zenica did not care how they reached euro 2016 so deprived of success had they been over the past half century but after the initial celebrations had subsided attention turned to andorra visit and the opportunity to toast their achievement with their home crowd at sold-out cardiff city stadium with welsh band super furry animals playing three-song set before kick-off and the home fans rattling through their repertoire of chants at full volume the match almost seemed secondary to the jamboree in the stands it is just as well the atmosphere was so charged because the action on the pitch offered little excitement in the first half there was lengthy stoppage early on as andorra victor moreira departed on stretcher following clash of heads with james chester although wales monopolised possession they were thwarted by the dogged determination of an andorran side who had never won competitive game away from home the home fans did not seem overly concerned however as they continued to bask in the glory of qualification and the opening goal arrived five minutes into the second half captain williams header was palmed away by andorra goalkeeper ferran pol but ramsey was on hand to fire the rebound into the net from tight angle wales continued to exert total control and doubled their lead late on as bale collected ben davies low cross and shot into the bottom corner even with the slow start this was far cry from wales opening match of the campaign in andorra in that fraught fixture wales fell behind to the minnows first competitive goal for four years and were in danger of becoming only the second team in history to lose qualifier against the catalan principality coleman was booed at half-time but thanks to gareth bale two goals wales escaped with precious three points which laid the foundation for their campaign although andorra proved resolute once again the match in cardiff was in stark contrast as the home crowd stayed inside the stadium en masse after the final whistle to pay tribute to coleman and his players wales started the final round of games second in group and would have finished top if belgium had slipped up they didn team including manchester city pair vincent kompany and kevin de bruyne ran out 3-1 winners at home to israel belgium ended the 10-match campaign with 23 points wales on 21 bosnia-herzegovina advance to the play-offs after winning 3-2 away to cyprus wales have already started their preparations for euro 2016 twice visiting france in recent months to look at potential training bases although coleman side recently rose to an all-time world ranking high of eighth the nature of uefa coefficient ratings mean they will be among the bottom group of fourth seeds for the tournament potentially leading to difficult draw this welsh side will not be fazed by illustrious opponents though coleman and captain williams have described their team as fearless ready to embrace the pressures and challenges which come with their newfound success wales boss chris coleman on the crowd these supporters have been absolutely incredible ve never seen anything like it played for wales for some time managing for some time but the support we ve had this campaign home and away has been absolutely fantastic they ve helped us get over the line wales captain ashley williams on chris coleman can assure you whenever we ve gone out on the field he got us right up for the game we enjoy the camps he makes them enjoyable if you ask any of the guys in there we always try and perform for him we feel disappointed for him when we lose he deserves all the credit he gets best of social media match ends wales andorra second half ends wales andorra attempt saved sam vokes wales header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner assisted by ashley williams with cross corner wales conceded by marcio vieira foul by simon church wales marc garcía andorra wins free kick on the left wing foul by simon church wales marc garcía andorra wins free kick in the defensive half goal wales andorra gareth bale wales left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner assisted by aaron ramsey substitution wales simon church replaces jonathan williams attempt missed aaron ramsey wales header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right assisted by ben davies with cross josep ayala andorra is shown the yellow card for bad foul david vaughan wales wins free kick in the defensive half foul by josep ayala andorra substitution andorra marc garcía replaces iván lorenzo attempt saved tom lawrence wales right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner assisted by james chester attempt saved sam vokes wales header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal attempt saved ashley williams wales header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner assisted by aaron ramsey with cross adrián rodrigues andorra is shown the yellow card for bad foul ben davies wales wins free kick in the attacking half foul by adrián rodrigues andorra aaron ramsey wales wins free kick in the attacking half foul by josep ayala andorra attempt missed gareth bale wales left footed shot from outside the box is too high from direct free kick jonathan williams wales wins free kick in the attacking half foul by ildefonso lima andorra attempt missed gabriel riera andorra right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right assisted by iván lorenzo with headed pass foul by ben davies wales gabriel riera andorra wins free kick in the attacking half attempt missed sam vokes wales right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high assisted by chris gunter with cross substitution andorra josep ayala replaces oscar sonejee ashley williams wales wins free kick in the defensive half foul by iván lorenzo andorra attempt blocked aaron ramsey wales right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked assisted by ben davies ferran pol andorra is shown the yellow card attempt missed aaron ramsey wales right footed shot from outside the box is too high foul by ashley williams wales adrián rodrigues andorra wins free kick in the defensive half corner wales conceded by ildefonso lima attempt blocked david vaughan wales left footed shot from outside the box is blocked assisted by aaron ramsey.

_START_ Wales finished their historic Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a patchy win against Andorra - but that did not detract from the party atmosphere at a delirious Cardiff City Stadium. _END_

The government outlined its ambition to host it last year. It has until 31 October to put the country forward. Ashton Moss in Tameside has been identified as a "suitable" site to host the global event, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) said. The World Expo takes place every five years and Dubai was chosen to host the event in 2020. The expo is a huge six-month showcase of technology, manufacturing, and culture from across the world. Representatives of 145 countries attended World Expo 2015 in Milan, which boasted 54 national pavilions at a sprawling site. Greater Manchester Combined Authority said it was encouraging the government to seize the "opportunity for a global shop window" to demonstrate that the UK is open for business and committed to international trade following the vote to leave the European Union. Local politicians feel this bid has huge potential, and you can see why - a billion pounds of investment ahead of more than 20 million visitors, and then a legacy that could last for decades afterwards. The chosen site in Tameside would see one of the most deprived boroughs in the conurbation receive a huge economic boost. I'm told that when former Chancellor George Osborne was still in position and championing his plans to support the northern economy, he had indicated that Greater Manchester would become the UK's chosen location for the bid. But with him now gone, they are seeing this as a test of the new prime minister's commitment to that Northern Powerhouse project. Sir Richard Leese, GMCA lead member for economic strategy, said it was important the government continued to show commitment to the Northern Powerhouse concept. He added: "It is ambitious. But as the London Olympics, and the Manchester Commonwealth Games before them showed, tremendous economic and social benefits can flow from bold and concerted backing for a big idea." The 110-ha site at Ashton Moss is less than 10km from Manchester city centre and within 15km of Manchester airport, and has been identified as a Greater Manchester "economic priority". Councillor Kieran Quinn, GMCA lead member for investment strategy and finance and leader of Tameside Council, said it "made sense to have it here". "We believe Greater Manchester, and Tameside, can make a compelling case to stage this hugely significant event and it can be a powerful ingredient in the drive to rebalance the nation's economy."

Greater Manchester is bidding to be the host city region for the trade convention World Expo 2025.

the government outlined its ambition to host it last year it has until 31 october to put the country forward ashton moss in tameside has been identified as suitable site to host the global event greater manchester combined authority gmca said the world expo takes place every five years and dubai was chosen to host the event in 2020 the expo is huge six-month showcase of technology manufacturing and culture from across the world representatives of 145 countries attended world expo 2015 in milan which boasted 54 national pavilions at sprawling site greater manchester combined authority said it was encouraging the government to seize the opportunity for global shop window to demonstrate that the uk is open for business and committed to international trade following the vote to leave the european union local politicians feel this bid has huge potential and you can see why billion pounds of investment ahead of more than 20 million visitors and then legacy that could last for decades afterwards the chosen site in tameside would see one of the most deprived boroughs in the conurbation receive huge economic boost told that when former chancellor george osborne was still in position and championing his plans to support the northern economy he had indicated that greater manchester would become the uk chosen location for the bid but with him now gone they are seeing this as test of the new prime minister commitment to that northern powerhouse project sir richard leese gmca lead member for economic strategy said it was important the government continued to show commitment to the northern powerhouse concept he added it is ambitious but as the london olympics and the manchester commonwealth games before them showed tremendous economic and social benefits can flow from bold and concerted backing for big idea the 110-ha site at ashton moss is less than 10km from manchester city centre and within 15km of manchester airport and has been identified as greater manchester economic priority councillor kieran quinn gmca lead member for investment strategy and finance and leader of tameside council said it made sense to have it here we believe greater manchester and tameside can make compelling case to stage this hugely significant event and it can be powerful ingredient in the drive to rebalance the nation economy

_START_ Greater Manchester is bidding to be the host city region for the trade convention World Expo 2025. _END_

McKinnon, 45, led the Kirkcaldy club to five victories last month, including notable wins over promotion rivals Hibernian and Greenock Morton. Rovers, who drew 3-3 with league leaders Rangers on Saturday, are fourth in the Championship and have all but secured a place in the play-offs. Ex-Brechin City manager McKinnon took charge at Stark's Park last year.

Raith Rovers' Ray McKinnon has been named Scottish Championship manager of the month for March.

mckinnon 45 led the kirkcaldy club to five victories last month including notable wins over promotion rivals hibernian and greenock morton rovers who drew 3-3 with league leaders rangers on saturday are fourth in the championship and have all but secured place in the play-offs ex-brechin city manager mckinnon took charge at stark park last year.

_START_ Raith Rovers' Ray McKinnon has been named Scottish Championship manager of the month for March. _END_

Smith, 45, and O'Kelly, 60, will now remain at Griffin Park until the end of the 2018-19 season. The pair joined the Bees from Walsall in November 2015. "It is great news for the club that both Dean and Richard are fully committed for the long term," co-director of football Phil Giles said. "Their arrival helped us bring some stability and allowed us to concentrate on building some solid foundations for the future." Smith has won 23 of his 62 games in charge of Brentford in all competitions.

Brentford head coach Dean Smith and his assistant Richard O'Kelly have signed one-year extensions to their contracts with the Championship club.

smith 45 and kelly 60 will now remain at griffin park until the end of the 2018-19 season the pair joined the bees from walsall in november 2015 it is great news for the club that both dean and richard are fully committed for the long term co-director of football phil giles said their arrival helped us bring some stability and allowed us to concentrate on building some solid foundations for the future smith has won 23 of his 62 games in charge of brentford in all competitions.

_START_ Brentford head coach Dean Smith and his assistant Richard O'Kelly have signed one-year extensions to their contracts with the Championship club. _END_

Council plans involve three schools in Haverfordwest, one in Fishguard and one in St Davids. Two new schools would then be opened in Haverfordwest and another in Fishguard, which would also include pupils from St Davids. A Welsh medium school would open for three to 16-year-olds in Haverfordwest, replacing Ysgol Gynradd Glan Cleddau. Pembrokeshire councillors will vote on the plans on 29 January. The council wants to: Welsh language society Cymdeithas yr Iaith welcomed the proposal but questioned whether the school in Haverfordwest would be big enough. "There is also the question why there is no provision for the sixth form as part of the recommendations," said the group's Bethan Williams. "The decision made by councillors next week will affect education across the county for years to come and it is essential that Welsh education becomes easily available in all parts of the county."

Five schools could close in Pembrokeshire and be replaced with three new ones.

council plans involve three schools in haverfordwest one in fishguard and one in st davids two new schools would then be opened in haverfordwest and another in fishguard which would also include pupils from st davids welsh medium school would open for three to 16-year-olds in haverfordwest replacing ysgol gynradd glan cleddau pembrokeshire councillors will vote on the plans on 29 january the council wants to welsh language society cymdeithas yr iaith welcomed the proposal but questioned whether the school in haverfordwest would be big enough there is also the question why there is no provision for the sixth form as part of the recommendations said the group bethan williams the decision made by councillors next week will affect education across the county for years to come and it is essential that welsh education becomes easily available in all parts of the county

_START_ Five schools could close in Pembrokeshire and be replaced with three new ones. _END_

The libertarian-leaning son of former congressman Ron Paul effectively ground Senate action on renewing key provisions of the Patriot Act to a halt. Due to his efforts, the legal authority for the National Security Agency's bulk data collection programme have expired - at least temporarily. It was a personal victory that he trumpeted from the floor of the Senate. "Tonight begins the process of ending bulk collection," he said, adding: "The point we wanted to make is, we can still catch terrorists using the Constitution." Mr Paul's opponents didn't see it that way, however. Those who weren't accusing him of endangering US national security blasted him for what they saw as grandstanding in the interest of advancing his presidential interests. "I know what this is about - I think it's very clear - this is, to some degree, a fundraising exercise," Arizona Senator John McCain told Politico on Sunday. "He obviously has a higher priority for his fundraising and political ambitions than for the security of the nation." Mr Paul's adversaries point to his tweets leading up to Sunday night urging supporters to take pictures of themselves watching the senator's speech on TV and repeated exhortations to "stand with Rand" in opposing extended NSA powers. Last week it appeared Mr Paul's campaign also may have run afoul of congressional rules when it used footage of one of his recent Senate speeches in a YouTube video. Mr Paul bristled at the criticism, saying on Sunday: "People here in town think I'm making a huge mistake. Some of them, I think, secretly want there to be an attack on the United States so they can blame it on me." Regardless of the motivations behind the senator's actions - and his staff adamantly insists that his moves were based on long-held principle, not political expediency - Sunday's events put the Kentucky senator squarely back in the national spotlight. As recently as last week, some political wags were wondering whether the Kentucky senator's stands on issues like national security and criminal justice were sinking his campaign. "Though Paul may think his Republican Party's brand sucks, the primary voters don't necessarily share his view that the party is too old and too white," Dana Milbank of the Washington Post wrote. "His candidacy has so far failed to ignite - and, indeed, he seems to be fading as a force within the party." But by successfully blocking extended NSA powers, Mr Paul has a new feather in his cap that might rally voters to his side. "He's never brought the Senate to its knees as he has done now," Politico's Manu Raju wrote. "He has a rare opening to stand out in dramatic fashion from a very crowded GOP field - on an issue central to his presidential campaign." Tim Mak and Olivia Nuzzi of the Daily Beast said Mr Paul's "human roadblock" strategy could pay dividends convincing the libertarian true believers who supported his father's presidential campaigns that he, alone, is with them. "Paul's surveillance-ending stunt places him happily in opposition to the Obama administration and his rivals in the Republican primary field," they write. "Chris Christie, Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio favour a robust metadata collection program. Ted Cruz was an early co-sponsor of the USA Freedom Act, which would reform the Patriot Act and end the government's bulk collection of American metadata." Mr Paul's recent moves could come with a high price, however. It has attracted the renewed ire of much of the party's foreign policy establishment and may have cost him the support of Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell - the powerful Kentuckian who had earlier expressed support for his candidacy. "The senior senator from Kentucky - who is not known for his capacity to forgive and forget - was clearly displeased with his home state colleague," wrote Buzzfeed's John Stanton. One of Mr Paul's fiercest opponents on the campaign trail could turn out to be the man who formally declared in South Carolina on Monday, Senator Lindsey Graham. Mr Graham has regularly taken shots at the Kentucky senator, calling his foreign policy views "to the left of President Obama" and noticeably rolling his eyes when Mr Paul recently spoke in the Senate. Candidates for presidential nominations usually end up successful because they find a way to unite their party's disparate interests, cobbling together a large enough coalition to prevail over their opponents. For Republicans, however, the NSA issue is deeply divisive. If Mr Paul's opposition to NSA surveillance is going to prove a winning issue for him, he needs to hope that it allows him to consolidate his support while the rest of the field continues to be split among a variety of candidates. Recent polls in Iowa, for instance, show how the current political playing field could work to his advantage. According to the latest Bloomberg survey, Mr Paul is tied for second place with 10 points, seven behind Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. "Paul's support from independents is a key reason he's in the top tier of candidates in Iowa, as is his strength among those under age 45, a group where he gets support from 19% - the most of any candidate," wrote Bloomberg's John McCormick. If Mr Paul's senatorial efforts this weekend bring in new young and independent voters, it's not impossible to imagine that he inches closer to the lead. The question, however, is what happens when the field narrows. Sunday may have put Mr Paul back in the presidential game - but how long can he stay there.

The US Senate was the scene of high drama on Sunday, with Kentucky Republican and US presidential hopeful Rand Paul at the centre of the storm.

the libertarian-leaning son of former congressman ron paul effectively ground senate action on renewing key provisions of the patriot act to halt due to his efforts the legal authority for the national security agency bulk data collection programme have expired at least temporarily it was personal victory that he trumpeted from the floor of the senate tonight begins the process of ending bulk collection he said adding the point we wanted to make is we can still catch terrorists using the constitution mr paul opponents didn see it that way however those who weren accusing him of endangering us national security blasted him for what they saw as grandstanding in the interest of advancing his presidential interests know what this is about think it very clear this is to some degree fundraising exercise arizona senator john mccain told politico on sunday he obviously has higher priority for his fundraising and political ambitions than for the security of the nation mr paul adversaries point to his tweets leading up to sunday night urging supporters to take pictures of themselves watching the senator speech on tv and repeated exhortations to stand with rand in opposing extended nsa powers last week it appeared mr paul campaign also may have run afoul of congressional rules when it used footage of one of his recent senate speeches in youtube video mr paul bristled at the criticism saying on sunday people here in town think making huge mistake some of them think secretly want there to be an attack on the united states so they can blame it on me regardless of the motivations behind the senator actions and his staff adamantly insists that his moves were based on long-held principle not political expediency sunday events put the kentucky senator squarely back in the national spotlight as recently as last week some political wags were wondering whether the kentucky senator stands on issues like national security and criminal justice were sinking his campaign though paul may think his republican party brand sucks the primary voters don necessarily share his view that the party is too old and too white dana milbank of the washington post wrote his candidacy has so far failed to ignite and indeed he seems to be fading as force within the party but by successfully blocking extended nsa powers mr paul has new feather in his cap that might rally voters to his side he never brought the senate to its knees as he has done now politico manu raju wrote he has rare opening to stand out in dramatic fashion from very crowded gop field on an issue central to his presidential campaign tim mak and olivia nuzzi of the daily beast said mr paul human roadblock strategy could pay dividends convincing the libertarian true believers who supported his father presidential campaigns that he alone is with them paul surveillance-ending stunt places him happily in opposition to the obama administration and his rivals in the republican primary field they write chris christie jeb bush and marco rubio favour robust metadata collection program ted cruz was an early co-sponsor of the usa freedom act which would reform the patriot act and end the government bulk collection of american metadata mr paul recent moves could come with high price however it has attracted the renewed ire of much of the party foreign policy establishment and may have cost him the support of senate majority leader mitch mcconnell the powerful kentuckian who had earlier expressed support for his candidacy the senior senator from kentucky who is not known for his capacity to forgive and forget was clearly displeased with his home state colleague wrote buzzfeed john stanton one of mr paul fiercest opponents on the campaign trail could turn out to be the man who formally declared in south carolina on monday senator lindsey graham mr graham has regularly taken shots at the kentucky senator calling his foreign policy views to the left of president obama and noticeably rolling his eyes when mr paul recently spoke in the senate candidates for presidential nominations usually end up successful because they find way to unite their party disparate interests cobbling together large enough coalition to prevail over their opponents for republicans however the nsa issue is deeply divisive if mr paul opposition to nsa surveillance is going to prove winning issue for him he needs to hope that it allows him to consolidate his support while the rest of the field continues to be split among variety of candidates recent polls in iowa for instance show how the current political playing field could work to his advantage according to the latest bloomberg survey mr paul is tied for second place with 10 points seven behind wisconsin governor scott walker paul support from independents is key reason he in the top tier of candidates in iowa as is his strength among those under age 45 group where he gets support from 19% the most of any candidate wrote bloomberg john mccormick if mr paul senatorial efforts this weekend bring in new young and independent voters it not impossible to imagine that he inches closer to the lead the question however is what happens when the field narrows sunday may have put mr paul back in the presidential game but how long can he stay there.

_START_ The US Senate was the scene of high drama on Sunday, with Kentucky Republican and US presidential hopeful Rand Paul at the centre of the storm. _END_

Johnson, Hideki Matsuyama and Kevin Chappell all carded opening rounds of 66 at East Lake as McIlroy recovered from three-putting the first. Johnson will secure the $10m (£7.7m) prize money on offer in the FedEx Cup if he wins in Atlanta, with a top-five finish likely to be enough. McIlroy must win to have any chance. Johnson - the US Open winner - birdied three of the first six holes and then the last after a 359-yard drive to move into a three-way tie for the lead. McIlroy, who needs to win with Johnson finishing tied second or worse, bogeyed the first and then hit sixes at both the seventh and eighth holes during a rollercoaster round. But seven birdies in total, including four in a row from 12 to 15, put him back into contention. "It would be OK for the Ryder Cup next week I think, playing like this," McIlroy said on Sky Sports. "I said to JP [Fitzgerald, his caddie] out there, I am mixing a lot of bad with a lot of good so if I can eradicate the mistakes, seven birdies around this golf course is pretty good and as you can see, once I get a couple of birdies I get some confidence and momentum." Jordan Spieth, who won the FedEx Cup last year, also hit 68 to tie with McIlroy on two under par. Find out how to get into golf with our special guide. We've launched a new BBC Sport newsletter, bringing all the best stories, features and video right to your inbox. You can sign up here.

FedEx Cup leader Dustin Johnson shared the overnight lead at the Tour Championship in Atlanta with Rory McIlroy two shots off the pace.

johnson hideki matsuyama and kevin chappell all carded opening rounds of 66 at east lake as mcilroy recovered from three-putting the first johnson will secure the $10m £7.7m prize money on offer in the fedex cup if he wins in atlanta with top-five finish likely to be enough mcilroy must win to have any chance johnson the us open winner birdied three of the first six holes and then the last after 359-yard drive to move into three-way tie for the lead mcilroy who needs to win with johnson finishing tied second or worse bogeyed the first and then hit sixes at both the seventh and eighth holes during rollercoaster round but seven birdies in total including four in row from 12 to 15 put him back into contention it would be ok for the ryder cup next week think playing like this mcilroy said on sky sports said to jp fitzgerald his caddie out there am mixing lot of bad with lot of good so if can eradicate the mistakes seven birdies around this golf course is pretty good and as you can see once get couple of birdies get some confidence and momentum jordan spieth who won the fedex cup last year also hit 68 to tie with mcilroy on two under par find out how to get into golf with our special guide we ve launched new bbc sport newsletter bringing all the best stories features and video right to your inbox you can sign up here.

_START_ FedEx Cup leader Dustin Johnson shared the overnight lead at the Tour Championship in Atlanta with Rory McIlroy two shots off the pace. _END_

Three men and a woman were hit by a car that failed to stop on Humberstone Gate on 1 November. Wahid Rob, from Neston Road in Leicester, has been charged with four counts of attempted grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving. He is set to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on 10 July.

A 19-year-old man will appear in court after four pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Leicester city centre last year.

three men and woman were hit by car that failed to stop on humberstone gate on november wahid rob from neston road in leicester has been charged with four counts of attempted grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving he is set to appear at leicester magistrates court on 10 july.

_START_ A 19-year-old man will appear in court after four pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Leicester city centre last year. _END_

The bodies of Bonheur Musungay, 14, and Stella Kambi, 17, were recovered from the water at Thorpe Marshes Reserve near Norwich on Wednesday evening. Police said they were "close friends" who had been out with a family group. Norfolk Wildlife Trust said vandalised "no swimming" signs at the site had only been replaced two days before. Emergency services and search teams were called at about 16:50 BST and the children's bodies were recovered at about 19:20 BST. Norfolk Police said inquiries were continuing and post-mortem examinations would be carried out. Det Sgt Sarah Knights said: "Without wanting to pre-judge what has happened, I would urge people to take the utmost care around water and to be aware of hidden dangers such as fast-flowing currents and underwater obstacles and weeds." One girl, who was visiting the site at Thorpe St Andrew with her father earlier, said the lake was a "popular swimming spot". "Often kids from school will come down here and come back with wet hair," she told the BBC. Norfolk Wildlife Trust said it had had ongoing problems with its "no swimming" warning signs being destroyed and had replaced three sets in a year. On 21 July, five signs were put at the reserve entrance and on the bank and in the water where people were known to swim, but they had all disappeared by 6 August. By Monday, two new ones were put at the entrance and one in the water and trust chief executive Brendon Joyce said they were still in place. "Our first thoughts are with the family and friends of the two teenagers," he said. "We are unclear as to exactly what took place that led to such very sad circumstances." He said that in response to the repeated vandalism they have been trying different signs and locations for them at the lake. "We [also] have a much larger vandal-proof sign being produced which features safety warnings and general information about the reserve, but we're not sure where we're going to put it at the moment." Mr Joyce said the "do not swim" warning was also on its website.

Two teenagers who died after getting into difficulties in a lake at a wildlife reserve in Norfolk have been named by police.

the bodies of bonheur musungay 14 and stella kambi 17 were recovered from the water at thorpe marshes reserve near norwich on wednesday evening police said they were close friends who had been out with family group norfolk wildlife trust said vandalised no swimming signs at the site had only been replaced two days before emergency services and search teams were called at about 16:50 bst and the children bodies were recovered at about 19:20 bst norfolk police said inquiries were continuing and post-mortem examinations would be carried out det sgt sarah knights said without wanting to pre-judge what has happened would urge people to take the utmost care around water and to be aware of hidden dangers such as fast-flowing currents and underwater obstacles and weeds one girl who was visiting the site at thorpe st andrew with her father earlier said the lake was popular swimming spot often kids from school will come down here and come back with wet hair she told the bbc norfolk wildlife trust said it had had ongoing problems with its no swimming warning signs being destroyed and had replaced three sets in year on 21 july five signs were put at the reserve entrance and on the bank and in the water where people were known to swim but they had all disappeared by august by monday two new ones were put at the entrance and one in the water and trust chief executive brendon joyce said they were still in place our first thoughts are with the family and friends of the two teenagers he said we are unclear as to exactly what took place that led to such very sad circumstances he said that in response to the repeated vandalism they have been trying different signs and locations for them at the lake we also have much larger vandal-proof sign being produced which features safety warnings and general information about the reserve but we re not sure where we re going to put it at the moment mr joyce said the do not swim warning was also on its website.

_START_ Two teenagers who died after getting into difficulties in a lake at a wildlife reserve in Norfolk have been named by police. _END_

With Mario Balotelli absent because of illness, Lucien Favre's side went behind to a chipped finish from former West Ham midfielder Morgan Amalfitano. Giovanni Sio turned in from close range for Rennes' second amid offside claims. Anastasios Donis pulled one back before Eysseric ran clear to slot in the equaliser for Nice, who remain third. Benjamin Andre almost won it for Rennes with a header from a corner in the final minutes, but Mounir Obaddi cleared it off the line. Favre's team, who led the table for much of the first half of the season, have won just two of their last seven Ligue 1 matches, and are five points off the top. Despite their comeback, they finish the weekend having lost ground on second-placed Paris St-Germain, who won 3-0 at Bordeaux on Friday, and leaders Monaco, who thumped Metz 5-0 on Saturday. Match ends, Rennes 2, Nice 2. Second Half ends, Rennes 2, Nice 2. Attempt missed. Giovanni Sio (Rennes) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Morgan Amalfitano with a cross. Mounir Obbadi (Nice) is shown the yellow card. Pedro Mendes (Rennes) is shown the yellow card. Attempt blocked. Benjamin André (Rennes) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Morgan Amalfitano with a cross. Corner, Rennes. Conceded by Maxime Le Marchand. Jean Michael Seri (Nice) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Aldo Kalulu (Rennes). Foul by Wylan Cyprien (Nice). Gelson Fernandes (Rennes) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Paul Baysse (Nice) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Benjamin André (Rennes). Corner, Rennes. Conceded by Mounir Obbadi. Attempt missed. Giovanni Sio (Rennes) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Gelson Fernandes. Younès Belhanda (Nice) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Younès Belhanda (Nice). Pedro Mendes (Rennes) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Goal! Rennes 2, Nice 2. Valentin Eysseric (Nice) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jean Michael Seri with a through ball. Foul by Anastasios Donis (Nice). Morgan Amalfitano (Rennes) wins a free kick on the right wing. Attempt missed. Anastasios Donis (Nice) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Younès Belhanda. Substitution, Rennes. Dimitri Kevin Cavare replaces Ramy Bensebaini because of an injury. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Substitution, Nice. Maxime Le Marchand replaces Dalbert because of an injury. Delay in match Ramy Bensebaini (Rennes) because of an injury. Attempt missed. Giovanni Sio (Rennes) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Benjamin André. Offside, Rennes. Benjamin André tries a through ball, but Giovanni Sio is caught offside. Offside, Nice. Dante tries a through ball, but Anastasios Donis is caught offside. Foul by Paul Baysse (Nice). Giovanni Sio (Rennes) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Attempt missed. Wylan Cyprien (Nice) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Anastasios Donis. Substitution, Rennes. Aldo Kalulu replaces Firmin Ndombe Mubele. Substitution, Nice. Mounir Obbadi replaces Vincent Koziello. Attempt missed. Giovanni Sio (Rennes) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Benjamin André. Attempt saved. Giovanni Sio (Rennes) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Benjamin André with a cross. Goal! Rennes 2, Nice 1. Anastasios Donis (Nice) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Valentin Eysseric. Attempt missed. Giovanni Sio (Rennes) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Pedro Mendes. Foul by Arnaud Souquet (Nice). Firmin Ndombe Mubele (Rennes) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Valentin Eysseric scored in the final 10 minutes as faltering Ligue 1 title contenders Nice came from two goals down to save a point at Rennes.

with mario balotelli absent because of illness lucien favre side went behind to chipped finish from former west ham midfielder morgan amalfitano giovanni sio turned in from close range for rennes second amid offside claims anastasios donis pulled one back before eysseric ran clear to slot in the equaliser for nice who remain third benjamin andre almost won it for rennes with header from corner in the final minutes but mounir obaddi cleared it off the line favre team who led the table for much of the first half of the season have won just two of their last seven ligue matches and are five points off the top despite their comeback they finish the weekend having lost ground on second-placed paris st-germain who won 3-0 at bordeaux on friday and leaders monaco who thumped metz 5-0 on saturday match ends rennes nice second half ends rennes nice attempt missed giovanni sio rennes header from the centre of the box misses to the left assisted by morgan amalfitano with cross mounir obbadi nice is shown the yellow card pedro mendes rennes is shown the yellow card attempt blocked benjamin andré rennes header from the centre of the box is blocked assisted by morgan amalfitano with cross corner rennes conceded by maxime le marchand jean michael seri nice wins free kick in the attacking half foul by aldo kalulu rennes foul by wylan cyprien nice gelson fernandes rennes wins free kick in the defensive half paul baysse nice wins free kick in the defensive half foul by benjamin andré rennes corner rennes conceded by mounir obbadi attempt missed giovanni sio rennes left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left assisted by gelson fernandes younès belhanda nice is shown the yellow card for bad foul foul by younès belhanda nice pedro mendes rennes wins free kick in the defensive half goal rennes nice valentin eysseric nice left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner assisted by jean michael seri with through ball foul by anastasios donis nice morgan amalfitano rennes wins free kick on the right wing attempt missed anastasios donis nice left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right assisted by younès belhanda substitution rennes dimitri kevin cavare replaces ramy bensebaini because of an injury delay over they are ready to continue substitution nice maxime le marchand replaces dalbert because of an injury delay in match ramy bensebaini rennes because of an injury attempt missed giovanni sio rennes left footed shot from the left side of the box is close but misses to the right assisted by benjamin andré offside rennes benjamin andré tries through ball but giovanni sio is caught offside offside nice dante tries through ball but anastasios donis is caught offside foul by paul baysse nice giovanni sio rennes wins free kick in the attacking half attempt missed wylan cyprien nice right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high assisted by anastasios donis substitution rennes aldo kalulu replaces firmin ndombe mubele substitution nice mounir obbadi replaces vincent koziello attempt missed giovanni sio rennes right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right assisted by benjamin andré attempt saved giovanni sio rennes header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal assisted by benjamin andré with cross goal rennes nice anastasios donis nice right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner assisted by valentin eysseric attempt missed giovanni sio rennes left footed shot from outside the box is close but misses to the right assisted by pedro mendes foul by arnaud souquet nice firmin ndombe mubele rennes wins free kick on the left wing.

_START_ Valentin Eysseric scored in the final 10 minutes as faltering Ligue 1 title contenders Nice came from two goals down to save a point at Rennes. _END_

The new charity will manage the National Heritage Collection, which includes Stonehenge and Dover Castle. The government currently contributes £22m annually towards the collection. The aim is for the charity to eventually become self sufficient. Other powers such as listing buildings will remain government funded. The new official body, which will also advise on planning, has a working name of the National Heritage Protection Service. The new charity will still be called English Heritage and the 420 sites in the National Heritage Collection - which include London's Kenwood House, and Charles Darwin's home in Kent - will remain in public ownership. Government funding for the charity will be tapered down from 2015 eventually to nothing, meaning it will have more freedom than now to generate income from commercial activities and philanthropic donations. Some of the £80m awarded by the government will help to set up the charity so it will be fully operational by March 2015. In a statement, the government agency described the planned changes, which will be subject to a consultation, as "an excellent outcome". "This year we have been celebrating 100 years of state protection for heritage and today's announcement sets the scene for the next century. "The government's £80m investment and the creation of the new charity will help us preserve the National Heritage Collection for the future, be true to the story of the places we look after, to aim for the highest standards in everything we do from our conservation work to the way we run our events and to provide an experience that brings the story of England alive." The announcement came as the government said there would be cuts of up to 5% in funding for museums and the arts in the Spending Review for 2015-2016.

English Heritage has been given £80m in the government's Spending Review as part of plans for the organisation to become a charity by 2015.

the new charity will manage the national heritage collection which includes stonehenge and dover castle the government currently contributes £22m annually towards the collection the aim is for the charity to eventually become self sufficient other powers such as listing buildings will remain government funded the new official body which will also advise on planning has working name of the national heritage protection service the new charity will still be called english heritage and the 420 sites in the national heritage collection which include london kenwood house and charles darwin home in kent will remain in public ownership government funding for the charity will be tapered down from 2015 eventually to nothing meaning it will have more freedom than now to generate income from commercial activities and philanthropic donations some of the £80m awarded by the government will help to set up the charity so it will be fully operational by march 2015 in statement the government agency described the planned changes which will be subject to consultation as an excellent outcome this year we have been celebrating 100 years of state protection for heritage and today announcement sets the scene for the next century the government £80m investment and the creation of the new charity will help us preserve the national heritage collection for the future be true to the story of the places we look after to aim for the highest standards in everything we do from our conservation work to the way we run our events and to provide an experience that brings the story of england alive the announcement came as the government said there would be cuts of up to 5% in funding for museums and the arts in the spending review for 2015-2016.

_START_ English Heritage has been given £80m in the government's Spending Review as part of plans for the organisation to become a charity by 2015. _END_

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) will analyse how forces in England and Wales respond, Amber Rudd said. It comes after figures showed there have been more than 6,000 reports of hate crime to police since mid June. The review will also look at how hate crime and abuse is handled in schools. Meanwhile, the government has announced its plan to tackle hate crime in England and Wales. UK's Polish media shocked by hate crimes Do Europeans still feel welcome? Ms Rudd has commissioned HMIC to carry out a "scoping study" into forces' understanding of and response to hate crime of all types, including crimes against the disabled. "That will help to give confidence, to give reassurance, and also to make sure communities who feel they're experiencing too much hate crime are able to get that confidence back from the police that it's being addressed," she said. The government's action plan includes: Dominic Casciani, BBC home affairs correspondent There is clear evidence that hate crime is under-reported to police - perhaps only a quarter of incidents get logged - and victims are more likely to be dissatisfied with the response they receive than people reporting other crimes. So a great deal of this new action plan is squarely aimed at improving what the police and officials know about what's going on and how they then respond. One potentially important measure is a renewed push to get hard-to-reach groups, such as some minorities, to record incidents accurately to help the police see the bigger intelligence picture. Other measures will need manpower and resources - such as a proposed database of the often coded symbols and slogans used in online hate. But the fact that the Home Office is going to renew what it knows about neo-Nazis arguably speaks volumes: the government wants to be seen to be taking hate crime seriously. Its critics ask why has it taken so long. On Monday, the government urged prosecutors to push for tougher sentences for people committing hate crimes, following a rise in incidents after the EU referendum. 20% increase on the first two weeks of July compared with the same period in 2015 3,192 cases reported 16-30 June 2016 3,001 cases 1-14 July 2016 Figures released last week showed more than 6,000 alleged hate crimes and incidents were reported to police in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in four weeks from the middle of last month. The daily rate peaked at 289 on 25 June, the day after the referendum result was announced. Incidents of hate crime in late June included the distribution of cards bearing the words "no more Polish vermin", and numerous reports of non-white people being told to leave the country. Ms Rudd said hatred had "no place whatsoever in a 21st Century Great Britain". "We are Great Britain because we are united by values such as democracy, free speech, mutual respect and opportunity for all," she said.

Police handling of hate crime is to be reviewed after a sharp rise in incidents following the EU referendum, the home secretary has announced.

her majesty inspectorate of constabulary hmic will analyse how forces in england and wales respond amber rudd said it comes after figures showed there have been more than 000 reports of hate crime to police since mid june the review will also look at how hate crime and abuse is handled in schools meanwhile the government has announced its plan to tackle hate crime in england and wales uk polish media shocked by hate crimes do europeans still feel welcome ms rudd has commissioned hmic to carry out scoping study into forces understanding of and response to hate crime of all types including crimes against the disabled that will help to give confidence to give reassurance and also to make sure communities who feel they re experiencing too much hate crime are able to get that confidence back from the police that it being addressed she said the government action plan includes dominic casciani bbc home affairs correspondent there is clear evidence that hate crime is under-reported to police perhaps only quarter of incidents get logged and victims are more likely to be dissatisfied with the response they receive than people reporting other crimes so great deal of this new action plan is squarely aimed at improving what the police and officials know about what going on and how they then respond one potentially important measure is renewed push to get hard-to-reach groups such as some minorities to record incidents accurately to help the police see the bigger intelligence picture other measures will need manpower and resources such as proposed database of the often coded symbols and slogans used in online hate but the fact that the home office is going to renew what it knows about neo-nazis arguably speaks volumes the government wants to be seen to be taking hate crime seriously its critics ask why has it taken so long on monday the government urged prosecutors to push for tougher sentences for people committing hate crimes following rise in incidents after the eu referendum 20% increase on the first two weeks of july compared with the same period in 2015 192 cases reported 16-30 june 2016 001 cases 1-14 july 2016 figures released last week showed more than 000 alleged hate crimes and incidents were reported to police in england wales and northern ireland in four weeks from the middle of last month the daily rate peaked at 289 on 25 june the day after the referendum result was announced incidents of hate crime in late june included the distribution of cards bearing the words no more polish vermin and numerous reports of non-white people being told to leave the country ms rudd said hatred had no place whatsoever in 21st century great britain we are great britain because we are united by values such as democracy free speech mutual respect and opportunity for all she said.

_START_ Police handling of hate crime is to be reviewed after a sharp rise in incidents following the EU referendum, the home secretary has announced. _END_

Bradley Hooper, 16, from Farnham in Surrey, died after another biker hit him as he was picking up his bike at Down Farm in May 2014. Coroner Grahame Short returned a verdict of accidental death but was critical of the way the track was run. The inquest heard there was a "lack of" warning flags during the practice run at Headbourne Worthy, near Winchester. Henry Siddiqui came over a jump at speed as Bradley was picking up his bike after a crash. Mr Siddiqui, who was aged 15 at the time of the accident, thanked the Hooper family "for being really supportive and understanding". "I knew deep down it wasn't my fault but I am glad it has been put on paper that it wasn't my fault," he said. The yellow flag that would have warned other riders that Bradley was on the track was not waved in time. Returning his verdict at Winchester Coroner's Court, Mr Short was critical of the way marshals were deployed and said he would be making recommendations to several organisations. "It was unreasonable to put a 16-year-old [marshal] with so little previous experience in that position after having had less than 15 minutes briefing as to what is expected of a marshal," he said. The Farnham Heath End School pupil had taken part in moto-cross since he was six years old. On the day of his death, Bradley was one of 200 people taking part in a practice session at the course. A statement from the Hooper family, read out by his uncle Kevin Duffell, said: "He was sadly taken from us at such a young age doing a sport he loved the most, moto-cross. "He always had an infectious smile on his face and was hugely talented and lived life to the full. "He was the sunshine in my life and now he is my angel." The inquest heard the Crown Prosecution Service did not pursue any prosecutions due to insufficient evidence.

The death of a teenager at a moto-cross event in Hampshire has been ruled an accident by a coroner.

bradley hooper 16 from farnham in surrey died after another biker hit him as he was picking up his bike at down farm in may 2014 coroner grahame short returned verdict of accidental death but was critical of the way the track was run the inquest heard there was lack of warning flags during the practice run at headbourne worthy near winchester henry siddiqui came over jump at speed as bradley was picking up his bike after crash mr siddiqui who was aged 15 at the time of the accident thanked the hooper family for being really supportive and understanding knew deep down it wasn my fault but am glad it has been put on paper that it wasn my fault he said the yellow flag that would have warned other riders that bradley was on the track was not waved in time returning his verdict at winchester coroner court mr short was critical of the way marshals were deployed and said he would be making recommendations to several organisations it was unreasonable to put 16-year-old marshal with so little previous experience in that position after having had less than 15 minutes briefing as to what is expected of marshal he said the farnham heath end school pupil had taken part in moto-cross since he was six years old on the day of his death bradley was one of 200 people taking part in practice session at the course statement from the hooper family read out by his uncle kevin duffell said he was sadly taken from us at such young age doing sport he loved the most moto-cross he always had an infectious smile on his face and was hugely talented and lived life to the full he was the sunshine in my life and now he is my angel the inquest heard the crown prosecution service did not pursue any prosecutions due to insufficient evidence.

_START_ The death of a teenager at a moto-cross event in Hampshire has been ruled an accident by a coroner. _END_

25 June 2017 Last updated at 12:58 BST It's a big sporting event which takes place place every two years on a different island. People from 24 islands with small populations like Bermuda and Greenland take part in 14 different sporting events to see which country is the best. The games were first started in 1985, and people as young as 13 can compete in them! This year's games are being held in Gotland, a Swedish Island in the Baltic Sea.

You might have heard of the Olympics Games, or the Commonwealth Games - but how about the Island Games?

25 june 2017 last updated at 12:58 bst it big sporting event which takes place place every two years on different island people from 24 islands with small populations like bermuda and greenland take part in 14 different sporting events to see which country is the best the games were first started in 1985 and people as young as 13 can compete in them this year games are being held in gotland swedish island in the baltic sea.

_START_ You might have heard of the Olympics Games, or the Commonwealth Games - but how about the Island Games? _END_