The home side went in at half-time a goal to the good after Bradley Dack headed home a Paul Konchesky cross. Charlton's Ricky Holmes saw a second-half penalty saved by Stuart Nelson, who had replaced the injured Jonathan Bond on the half-hour mark, but the Gills stopper could do nothing about Ajose's spot-kick a minute into time added on. Dack saw Charlton goalkeeper Declan Rudd race out to block a 25th-minute shot before he looped a header home for the opening goal five minutes before half-time. Charlton were much improved after the break but could not find a way past Nelson, who tipped a Josh Magennis header over before denying Holmes from 12 yards after Ryan Jackson had pulled down Fredrik Ulvestad. But in injury time Gillingham's Chris Herd handled in the area and half-time substitute Ajose stepped up to fire the ball into the bottom right-hand corner. Report supplied by the Press Association Match ends, Gillingham 1, Charlton Athletic 1. Second Half ends, Gillingham 1, Charlton Athletic 1. Attempt blocked. Cody McDonald (Gillingham) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Ezri Konsa Ngoyo (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Ezri Konsa Ngoyo (Charlton Athletic). Cody McDonald (Gillingham) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Chris Solly (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Chris Solly (Charlton Athletic). Paul Konchesky (Gillingham) wins a free kick on the right wing. Frank Nouble (Gillingham) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Nicky Ajose (Charlton Athletic). Foul by Jake Hessenthaler (Gillingham). Fredrik Ulvestad (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Goal! Gillingham 1, Charlton Athletic 1. Nicky Ajose (Charlton Athletic) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. Stuart Nelson (Gillingham) is shown the yellow card. Penalty conceded by Chris Herd (Gillingham) with a hand ball in the penalty area. Frank Nouble (Gillingham) is shown the yellow card. Ezri Konsa Ngoyo (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Billy Knott (Gillingham). Delay over. They are ready to continue. Substitution, Gillingham. Emmanuel Osadebe replaces Ryan Jackson because of an injury. Attempt missed. Andrew Crofts (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Attempt saved. Lee Novak (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Attempt missed. Frank Nouble (Gillingham) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Lee Novak replaces Josh Magennis. Attempt missed. Bradley Dack (Gillingham) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Corner, Charlton Athletic. Conceded by Paul Konchesky. Foul by Max Ehmer (Gillingham). Ricky Holmes (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Chris Herd (Gillingham). Jason Pearce (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Paul Konchesky (Gillingham) wins a free kick in the

Summary: Nicky Ajose's last-gasp penalty saw Charlton come from behind to salvage a draw at Gillingham.


The 85 children had to eat peanut protein every day - initially in small doses, but ramped up during the study. The findings, published in the Lancet, suggest 84% of allergic children could eat the equivalent of five peanuts a day after six months. Experts have warned that the therapy is not yet ready for widespread use. Peanuts are the most common cause of fatal allergic reactions to food. There is no treatment so the only option for patients is to avoid them completely, leading to a lifetime of checking every food label before a meal. The trial, at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, tried to train the children's immune systems to tolerate peanut protein. Every day they were given a peanut protein powder - starting off on a dose equivalent to one 70th of a peanut. The theory was that patients started at the extremely low dose, well below the threshold for an allergic response. Once a fortnight the dose was increased while the children were in hospital, in case there was any reaction, and then they continued taking the higher dose at home. The majority of patients learned to tolerate the peanut. Claire Rooney describes the daily anxieties of having a daughter with multiple food allergies. 'Niamh's allergies have changed our lives' Lena Barden, 11, from Histon in Cambridgeshire, said: "It meant a trip to the hospital every two weeks. "A year later I could eat five whole peanuts with no reaction at all. "The trial has been an experience and adventure that has changed my life and I've had so much fun, but I still hate peanuts!" One of the researchers, Dr Andrew Clark, told the BBC: "It really transformed their lives dramatically; this really comes across during the trial. "It's a potential treatment and the next step is to make it available to patients, but there will be significant costs in providing the treatment - in the specialist centres and staff and producing the peanut to a sufficiently high standard." Fellow researcher Dr Pamela Ewan added: "This large study is the first of its kind in the world to have had such a positive outcome, and is an important advance in peanut allergy research." But she said further studies would be needed and that people should not try this on their own as this "should only be done by medical professionals in specialist settings". The research has been broadly welcomed by other researchers in the field, but some concerns about how any therapy could be introduced have been raised. Prof Gideon Lack, who is running a peanut allergy trial at the Evelina Children's Hospital in London, told the BBC: "This is a really important research step in trying to improve our management of peanut allergy, but is not yet ready for use in clinical practice. "We need a proper risk assessment needs to be done to ensure we will not make life more dangerous for these children. He warned that 60% of people with a peanut allergy were also allergic to other nuts so a carefree lifestyle would rarely

Summary: Doctors say a potential treatment for peanut allergy has transformed the lives of children taking part in a large clinical trial.


Two former Welsh secretaries, Lord Peter Hain and Paul Murphy, want to change the law to ensure all candidates are on the Wales electoral register. Lord Hain said being represented by people who live outside the country was "insulting to the people of Wales". UKIP's assembly group leader AM Neil Hamilton - who lives in Wiltshire - was asked to comment. Mr Hamilton was elected on the regional list as AM for Mid and West Wales last May. At the time Mr Hamilton became group leader he said he lived "less than an hour from Cardiff". "For the time being I'm living where I lived for the last 10 years," he said, adding there was a "big logistical problem to solve" about where he based himself. Under current rules there is nothing to stop people living outside of Wales standing as a candidate for the assembly. The proposed amendment says a person may not stand as a candidate unless they are recorded on the Welsh electoral register as "living in Wales". Lord Hain said the current rules were an "anomaly" in the Government of Wales Act 2006 - which he said he was responsible for as Welsh secretary at the time. Lord Hain, who moved from London when he was elected as an MP for Neath, did not criticise Mr Hamilton directly, saying he would not "personalise" the issue. The Assembly's independent Remuneration Board is considering a change in the rules to allow AMs to claim more than Â£8,000 for Cardiff accommodation expenses if they live in England. The board - which sets pay and expenses - will discuss the responses to a consultation at a meeting in November.

Summary: A bid has been launched to bar people who live outside of Wales from standing for election to the assembly.


The shows will be filmed in early June at Westminster's Central Hall, around 18 miles from where the actor, TV host and Hillingdon native was born in 1978. "To bring The Late Late Show to the UK is a dream come true for me," said the 38-year-old, who now has to make do with a five-storey property in Malibu. "We're going to do our best to make this week in London memorable." The three episodes will air on 7, 8 and 9 June on Sky 1 and will also be available on Now TV. In a video posted on YouTube, Corden and his bandleader Reggie Watts can be seen packing up his show's Los Angeles set. Watts ruefully assumes the show has been cancelled, only to learn it's merely heading across the Atlantic. Corden has been a big hit in the US since taking over the late-night talk show slot on the CBS network in 2015. His Carpool Karaoke segments, which have seen him pootling around La La Land with such luminaries as Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, have proved a particular viewers' favourite. Sky 1's Adam MacDonald said he was "beyond excited" to see "what he and The Late Late Show gang have in store for us". Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: James Corden has had a capital idea - to film three episodes of his late night US talk show on home turf.


The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) applied them in 1989, after fears two firms, taken over by FirstGroup in 1996, could have too strong a bargaining position with the council. The CMA said it was seeking views from a number of groups. First Bristol said it "welcomed the decision to review these undertakings". The company added it had "already assisted" the CMA as part of the review process. The restrictions were implemented following the 1989 merger of two local bus companies Badgerline and Midland Red West. The Monopolies and Mergers Commission, at the time, ruled the merger would remove competition for bus services contracted by the former Avon County Council. The CMA said the merged company was "therefore required to sign up to a number of restrictions". These included a cap on the amount they could receive from the local authority for running a tendered service - and a requirement to return any excess profit from such services. The CMA said it was carrying out the review "to see if there has been a change in circumstances which justifies their removal or variation" and was "seeking views" from local authorities, bus operators and bodies representing bus passengers in Bristol and the surrounding area. It said it aimed to publish the results of the review in the summer.

Summary: Restrictions on bus operator First Bristol, put in place almost 20 years ago, are to be reviewed to "see if they are still appropriate".


Media playback is not supported on this device Like Cook before him, Root has been promoted from vice-captain, an elevation such a formality that the anointing of another leader would have come as a seismic shock. But an expected coronation does not guarantee that the crown will sit right, especially when Root is such an inexperienced skipper. Why is he the man for the job? What type of leader might he be? And how will it affect his batting? Root has long been tipped for the top job. As a 13-year-old playing club cricket for Sheffield Collegiate he was nicknamed 'FEC', for 'future England captain', a title once bestowed on Michael Atherton with similar accuracy. Since he made his debut at the age of 21 in December 2012, no batsman on the planet has made more than Root's 4,594 Test runs and only India's Virat Kohli has a better tally in all international cricket. He is perhaps the most complete three-format player that England have ever produced. The English way is to push the batting totem towards leadership - it was the same with Atherton, Michael Vaughan, Kevin Pietersen and Cook, with varying degrees of success. Now it is Root's turn. Although his leadership experience amounts to only four first-class matches, the tiny glimpses offered when he has briefly deputised for Cook hint towards an enthusiasm and dynamism for the job. At 26, he is a year older than Atherton when he took charge, but a year younger than Cook was. With 53 Tests to his name, he has 22 more than Vaughan when he was named skipper in 2003. "He's the obvious candidate," said England pace bowler James Anderson. "The decision is a big one because he's our best player, so you obviously don't want that to be affected. "He is fairly quiet but he has got that fire in his belly. He's a really impressive young man. "Root gets into situations, one-on-ones, with people. He speaks a lot of sense when he does speak and he's a really impressive young man." Root hasn't quite been named captain by default, but it's not far off. Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler were all consulted after Cook's resignation, but it always seemed incredibly unlikely that any would beat Root to the job. Still, there is the suggestion that Root's carefree, jovial approach might not be best suited to leadership. "Root is the outstanding candidate, but you wouldn't want it to be a case of making your best player captain, only for it to backfire on you later," said former England off-spinner Graeme Swann. "I'm still not convinced Root is the right man for the job. I want him to concentrate on being the best player we have ever had, rather than having his talent curbed by the pressures of captaincy. "He has tried to be more sensible later, but part of his cheeky chappy persona makes him the player he is, and I don't want to see that taken away." And although Cook proclaimed Root to be "ready" for the captaincy

Summary: In the least surprising move since England last needed a new Test captain, England have appointed Joe Root as the successor to Alastair Cook.


The 58-year-old school principal from Dublin won 144 out of a possible 278 votes and was 98 ahead of his nearest rivals Sean Walsh and Frank Burke. Horan will take over from current president Aogan O Fearghail in 2018. "Aogan is the president for the next 12 months so I'll support him and learn from him as best I can," said Horan at Croke Park. The other candidates for the post were Martin Skelly with 22 votes while 20 went to Robert Frost. This weekend's annual congress will be dominated by new championship proposals in football and hurling. The plans put forward by GAA director general Paraic Duffy include completing the All-Ireland Senior Championships by the end of August. Also included is a new round-robin format for the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals, which would mean more games. This proposal has proved particularly controversial in recent weeks. Both the Gaelic Players' Association and recently formed Club Players' Association have come out against Duffy's plans, although not necessarily for the same reasons. Ostensibly, the main reason for these mooted changes is to try and ensure more regular games for club players but there is a certain amount of bafflement as to how this can be squared with the motion to have a round-robin stage in the All-Ireland Football quarter-finals. The new club players' body has been angered after the GAA's top brass refused to grant it a speaking platform at the Croke Park gathering. However, that may change at further annual gatherings of GAA delegates if a motion for the club players' body to be officially recognised is passed in Dublin. All the indications are that the votes on both the so-called new 'Super Eight football round' and the proposal to bring forward the All-Ireland finals will be exceptionally close, with a two-thirds' majority required for the format changes to be tried for a three-year period. To make matters even complicated, congress will also hear a number of motions calls from the two-thirds majority to be scrapped, with one call suggestion a simple majority and another calling for the figure to be lowered to 60%. Inevitably, those motions will require a two-thirds majority to be passed. Going into the weekend, Croke Park's desire for replays to be scrapped - in favour of extra-time - in all championship games bar provincial and All-Ireland finals looks likely to be comfortably passed. At last year's congress, motions to move All-Ireland Finals to earlier in the year and scrap replays were both defeated, although the finals proposal fell narrowly short after getting support from 60.8% of delegates.

Summary: John Horan easily won the vote at Congress on Friday night to become the GAA president-elect.


Carlos Ghosn said there was a need to build a "much higher awareness" of the company's products in Brazil. When Nissan took the decision to back the Games, the Brazilian market was booming with sales of 3.8 million vehicles a year. But a recession has seen that sales figure tumble to 2 million a year. "Without any doubt it's the right decision, the idea was to give more awareness to the Nissan brand," he told the BBC. The company's goal with the Olympics sponsorship is to help increase its market-share in Brazil from 3% to 5%, he said. The 31st Olympic Games officially start in Rio on Friday with the opening ceremony at the Maracana Stadium. As part of its sponsorship, Nissan is supplying 5,000 cars for the Games and the Brazilian Olympic team to use. The company has used Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt in its adverts since 2012. Mr Ghosn says the global car market will continue to be sluggish until 2019, with growth of just 1% next year. He expects the US car market to be strong, and sees Europe continuing to recover "even though it will be impacted by Brexit". The UK economy will see some contraction due to Brexit, "not because there is anything wrong with the UK, but because markets hate uncertainty," Mr Ghosn said. The company will be keeping a close eye on future negotiations over the UK's exit from the European Union. Nissan employs 6,700 staff at its plant in Sunderland in northern England. "We are reasonably optimistic at the end of the day common sense will prevail from both sides," Mr Ghosn said. The Nissan boss thinks that the UK will continue to be a "big partner" for the European Union, but he said: "The question is what will happen to customs, trade and circulation of products. "That will determine how, and how much we will invest in the UK," he said. Mr Ghosn said there was "no doubt" that prices for Renaults, and other cars made in Europe and sold in the UK, will rise due to the falling value of the British pound. However, he thinks final prices will only be determined once the currency stabilises.

Summary: The chief executive of Nissan says it was "the right decision" to sponsor the Rio Olympics, despite a slump in Brazilian car sales.


Lawyers for Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman made the admission following action by ClientEarth. But Judge Mr Justice Mitting said any enforcement action was a matter for the European Commission. He refused to make any declaration, or to order Mrs Spelman to outline plans for cutting pollution levels. ClientEarth had complained that Mrs Spelman had failed to consult on proposals which demonstrated how the UK aimed to comply with EU limits on levels of nitrogen dioxide. It asked the judge to declare that plans set out by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) did not comply with EU law, and order Mrs Spelman to publish revised proposals. Government lawyers challenged the claim and said no High Court order was needed. Mr Justice Mitting said a lawyer had conceded that "the government is in breach of obligations" but said he would not make any "mandatory order". He said the government could admit the breach and "leave it to the (European) Commission to take whatever action is right in enforcement". "Such a mandatory order... would raise serious political and economic questions which are simply not for a judge," he added. "Courts have traditionally been wary of entering this area of political debate - for good reason." Mr Justice Mitting pronounced the action a "draw" and said costs should be shared. A spokesperson for Defra said it was happy that "the judge has ruled on our favour". "A significant part of the UK meets EU air quality limits for all pollutants and air quality has improved considerably in recent decades. "Our air quality plans set out all the important work being done at national, regional and local level to meet all EU limits in the shortest possible time," the spokesperson said. Stephen Hockman QC, for ClientEarth, told the court the charity had achieved something and said: "The government is in breach of its obligations under European law in relation to air quality. "Although we have lost, it was a reasonable case to advance." A spokesman said the legal challenge had been brought because air quality plans for 17 regions and cities would not comply with legal limits for air quality until after 2015, when the deadline for achieving the limits was 1 January 2010. He said he had wanted the court to order Mrs Spelman to draw up plans that would achieve legal compliance throughout the UK by 2015, and also to make a declaration that she was in breach of her legal obligations. ClientEarth chief executive James Thornton said: "The government's plans to tackle air pollution are frankly pathetic. They contain almost no new measures and show that they won't achieve air quality limits until 2025. It's nothing short of a disgrace."

Summary: The government has admitted breaching European Union pollution legislation, during a High Court battle with environmental campaign group.


Alexis Scott, 39, tricked people into thinking they had too much cash on them as they boarded flights in April 2013. She was convicted of six counts of theft and one count of misfeasance - carrying out a legal act illegally - at Canterbury Crown Court in July. Scott, of High Grove, London, was told she preyed on victims' "panic". Judge James Mahoney said the severity of her crime meant she would be split up from her young daughter, who had been with her at a mother and baby unit since she was remanded in custody in July. He said: "I have human feelings, I am a father. The judicial duty doesn't come harder. "It was over a limited time that you did this but it was bold, persistent, systematic, planned and subtle," Judge Mahoney added. "You preyed on victims' lack of sophistication and panic." During the trial, the court was told Scott had targeted long-haul passengers at the North Terminal. People said they were approached at the departure gate and told they could not take more than Â£1,000 in cash out of the country. They were then told they could claim it back when they returned. Judge Mahoney said: "This is a case about an official PCSO using her uniform and her status to commit serious criminal offences herself." "It is an exceptional and very unsual case. The implication is upon the police, the public trust and the international reputation of this country," he said. "People from other parts of the world find themselves being fleeced by a police officer. If that's the impression that people leaving this country go away with then that's a very serious matter." Scott's victims lost about Â£13,500, which Sussex Police has since repaid. Scott was suspended from her position as a Police Community Support Officer when the investigation began and then dismissed for gross misconduct after a disciplinary hearing in July 2013.

Summary: A Sussex PCSO who stole thousands of pounds from passengers while on duty at Gatwick Airport, has been jailed for six and a half years


Guineans are expected to celebrate the landmark with concerts and fireworks. The disease killed more than 2,500 people in the country and a further 9,000 in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Sierra Leone was declared free of Ebola in November, but new cases have emerged in Liberia, which had been declared Ebola-free in September. A country is considered free of human-to-human transmission once two 21-day incubation periods have passed since the last known case tested negative for a second time. The disease has had an enormous social and economic impact on Guinea, the BBC's Ibrahima Diane in Conakry says. According to the UN, 6,220 Guinean children have lost one or both parents to Ebola. More than 100 health workers also lost their lives in the fight against the disease. Meanwhile, survivors are still living in fear of the stigma and long-term side effects associated with the virus, our correspondent adds. The fight against Ebola was particularly difficult in Guinea, he says. Some communities initially did not believe there was an epidemic, while others blamed it on Western countries and the Guinean authorities. The government has blamed the virus for poor economic performance and says it has also caused people to distrust the country's health services. President Alpha Conde has doubled the health budget since winning re-election in November.

Summary: Guinea is to be declared free of Ebola by the World Health Organization (WHO), two years after the epidemic began there.


"This is where it all happens," says the star, who has scored more number one singles (seven) than any other British artist this decade, as he welcomes the BBC to his studio. It's a pristine room, free of clutter and distractions, except for a PlayStation 4 and several years' worth of Fifa games. On the mixing desk sits a book on Frank Gehry's architecture, while the far corner is dominated by a gargantuan bean bag, apparently fashioned from the skin of a dead muppet. Outside the sliding glass doors, Tinie has a child-sized Lamborghini, which he's planning to use in an upcoming video. "Jake Bugg has been here," he says. "MNEK's been here. Sinead Harnett was here the other day. "Lewis Hamilton came here not long ago - but not to do a guest vocal." The studio has been Tinie's second home since 2008. He recorded his million-selling debut Disc-Overy here. And it's where he's been obsessing over his third album, Youth, for more than two years. The record has suffered a number of delays as the star revised and refined the tracklist. Part of the problem was that, after five years of success, he'd lost touch with his roots. "I've been on the road literally since I released Pass Out," he says. "I've been in my own world and my own head. "My engineer Ritchie said, 'You know how you'd be able to nail this album? Move back into your mum's house. Take all your stuff and live your life from there.' "But obviously you can't do that. It would just be too annoying. So what I did instead was make sure I met up with all my friends and did the things I did before this all happened. "That was the creativity behind the album, catching up with my friends." You can hear it in the music. There's a playfulness and warmth that was missing from Tinie's second album Demonstration, which found the rapper struggling to come to terms with fame. He symbolically scratched his eyes out on the cover, fearing he'd become too much of a "personality". On Youth, he steps back and counts his blessings. "It was such a strange thing to be a British rapper when I started," he says. "People were like, 'Oh, you're rapping with an English accent? Naaaah.' "Now that's changed. Look at the likes of Stormzy and Dave - there's a plethora of British rappers. It's an accepted genre now. It means something to British culture on a mainstream level." Tinie was born Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu Jr, and spent his early years in Peckham's notoriously rough Aylesbury estate. But by the time he was 12, his father, a barber turned social worker, and mother, an NHS administrator, had saved up enough money to move the family to the quiet, leafy suburbs of Plumstead. Patrick picked up his parents' work ethic, gaining A-Levels in media studies, religious studies and psychology - but was seduced by music after seeing So Solid Crew on TV. Rap, he suddenly realised, didn't have to come from the other

Summary: In a nondescript apartment complex half a mile from the Cutty Sark, Tinie Tempah conjures up some of the biggest hits in UK hip-hop.


The staff were hired for the launch of the 24-hour Underground service which was was originally scheduled for September. It has been delayed until 2016 due to a dispute over pay and conditions. TfL said it is "operationally ready" for the Night Tube and the extra staff are now working across the network. More on this story and news from London The planned September start date was pushed back until 2016, because TfL and unions were unable to reach an agreement on staffing arrangements. Unions took industrial action during the summer having called for increased pay and a limit on how many all-night shifts their members would be asked to do. Talks at the conciliatory service Acas are due to resume this week. TfL said it is not wasting money as the staff are fully employed. It added 307 are in part-time station positions and the rest work in engineering or service control, adding that some of these staff will be used to replace those that leave or retire. But Val Shawcross, Labour's transport spokeswoman on the London Assembly, said: "It's a huge amount of money that must be blowing their plans. "They've obviously pressed the button too soon in terms of putting them on the payroll."

Summary: Transport for London (TfL) has recruited 500 staff for the Night Tube at a cost of £1.5m a month, even though the new service is not yet operating.


Emergency teams are searching for another 15 people who are missing. Rivers burst their banks, destroying buildings and roads after more than 50cm (20in) of rain fell over a 12-hour period on parts of the south-western island of Kyushu on Wednesday. Rescuers are working through thick mud to try to reach stranded survivors. Hundreds have already been evacuated. The worst-hit areas are in Fukuoka prefecture. Announcing the revised death toll, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said the region was expected to see further heavy rain on Saturday. About 12,000 police, military, firefighters and coast guard personnel have taking part in the rescue operation.

Summary: The death toll from flooding caused by recent heavy rain in southern Japan has risen to at least 15, officials say.


The 40-year-old 14-time major champion twice had back surgery during 15 months out before returning in December, when he tied for 15th at the 17-man Hero World Challenge. Over the next five weeks he plays four full-field tournaments. "That is a concern, no doubt about it, but I'm also looking forward to it. I've sat out long enough," Woods said. "I've gone through some pretty tough lows. There were points when I didn't know whether I would swing a golf club again. "But I do feel good about it. I just need to get out there and do it and see what happens." Woods begins his 2017 season at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, which begins on Thursday. He will then play at the Dubai Desert Classic from 2-5 February, followed by the Genesis Open at Riviera from 16-19 February and the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens from 23-26 February. "I've got my body in a pretty good state where I feel I can handle that workload, but I've still got to go out there and do it," he added. "Feeling good about it and doing it are two totally different things." Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: Tiger Woods admits he has concerns over the physical challenge of stepping up his return from long-term injury.


Last week, the 31-year-old Brighton midfielder was named in the Wales squad for their upcoming friendlies, over two years after his last call-up. "Wales manager Chris Coleman said to have a better chance of going in the summer he'd like to see me playing regularly," Crofts told BBC Radio Kent. "I wasn't guaranteed that with Brighton, so it was a tough decision." Crofts has featured 18 times for the Seagulls, who are second in the Championship, this season but his last outing came in the defeat by Cardiff on 20 February. The former Norwich man has won 27 caps for Wales, with the last of those coming against Serbia in September 2013. However, he could add to those in the friendlies against Northern Ireland and Ukraine during the international break. "With the Euros coming up for Wales it was important for me to get some games under my belt before the end of the season," he added. "After speaking to Chris, my place isn't guaranteed even if I play, but it gives me the best opportunity." Crofts began his career at Gillingham and has returned to Priestfield Stadium until the end of the campaign, although Brighton have a 28-day recall clause as part of the deal. He scored 19 goals in 191 games in his first stint at the Kent club and he hopes he can help the Gills, who are fourth in League One, win promotion to the Championship. "This year I have got three massive goals; Brighton to get promoted, Gillingham to get promoted and a place at the Euros," he said. "I am going to work as hard as I can to achieve those things. I'll give it everything I have got."

Summary: Andrew Crofts says his ambition to play at Euro 2016 is part of the reason for his loan move to Gillingham.


Craig Stillwell and Carla Andrews's baby girl Effie was taken away from them for almost eight months. It has emerged she has a rare medical condition, known as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV (EDS), which causes "easy bruising". The case has been stopped and Effie is home with her parents in Aylesbury. Mr Stillwell was arrested at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, accused of causing grievous bodily harm after Effie collapsed last August, aged five months. "The hospital treated us like monsters," he said. "It was heartbreaking." LIVE: For more Buckinghamshire stories Effie was put in foster care and her parents were permitted to see her just three times a week for 90 minutes at a contact centre. Buckinghamshire County Council took the case to the family court, seeking to put the little girl into local authority care. Miss Andrews researched what could have caused bleeding on her daughter's brain and tests revealed she suffered from EDS IV. The condition is characterised by "thin and translucent skin, easy bruising, vascular and arterial rupture". The council's application was withdrawn last week and the judge Karen Venables said the family had experienced "unimaginable horror". Miss Andrews said it was "amazing" to have her daughter back home. The couple, both 23, said they were not going to take any action against the authorities but wanted to raised awareness of the condition. Miss Andrews said: "I feel bitter towards the hospital. I know they have to do their job but they should've gone about it differently." Mr Stillwell added: "We want to get the awareness out there that these connected tissue disorders do exist. "They may be invisible but they can cause a lot of damage and they do mimic child abuse and shaken baby syndromes."

Summary: A couple accused of hurting their daughter in a suspected shaken baby case said they had been treated like "monsters".


But the news so far has been bigger - and worse - than they can possibly have imagined. The US investigation into corruption at the highest levels of the world's most popular game will have far-reaching implications for how the game is run - and who runs it. As news of arrests at the top of Fifa began to sink in, the organisation said it was planning to go ahead as scheduled with the election of its president - which was expected to result once again in a kind of coronation for Sepp Blatter, the great survivor of world sports administration. But there's another item on the agenda too - one that may still be troubling delegates far into the future when Mr Blatter is eventually gone and the corruption story has played itself out. The Palestinian delegation wants Fifa to suspend Israel from world football. This is not just about sport of course. The Palestinians are pursuing a strategy they call "internationalisation" - which means bringing their grievances against Israel into as many international arenas as possible. And arenas don't come any bigger than Fifa. The issue has been raised in previous years but some sort of deal was worked out to prevent the issue from coming to a vote. This time the head of the Palestinian Football Association (PFA), Jibril Rajoub, says nothing will persuade him to remove the request from Fifa's formal agenda. There won't be any backroom deals - there will be a vote. "I am going to end the suffering and the humiliation of the Palestinian footballers," he told me. "It is our right." The Palestinians believe their case is strong. They complain about how police and army checkpoints which restrict freedom of movement around the occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank hamper the ability of players and officials to get to games. The point is illustrated in a video presentation in which a middle-aged Palestinian called Farouq Assi is captured on the cameras of a human rights activist blindfolded, handcuffed and in custody at an Israeli checkpoint in the West Bank. It's not a rare event. It's in the presentation because Mr Assi is a football referee and he was on his way to take charge of a game in Jericho when he was detained. The match was abandoned. Palestinian territory is divided into two parts - Gaza and the West Bank. Israel controls all movement into and out of the West Bank through a series of checkpoints and it maintains strict controls at its crossing with Gaza through which players and officials have to travel to play West Bank teams. Israeli sports officials argue they have no control over the policies applied at those checkpoints by Israeli security and intelligence agencies. Mr Blatter made a trip to Israel and the Palestinian Territories ahead of the Fifa Congress in what appears to have been a failed attempt to stop the issue from being pushed to a vote. Not long after he left an incident at an Israeli-controlled border crossing with Jordan illustrated the problem. The

Summary: The football bureaucrats of the world were probably expecting to make global headlines as they gathered for the Fifa Congress in Zurich.


Brian Buckle of Fishguard was convicted of child sex abuse in the 1990s, when his victim was aged between eight and 10-years-old. Swansea Crown Court sentenced him to a combined 33 years in prison, to be served over a 15 year period. He was found guilty of 16 counts of non-recent sexual abuse against a child. Dyfed-Powys Police Det Insp Richard Yelland said the sentence recognised "long-lasting harm" to the victim. He added: "This is the second case for the force, in recent weeks, where a significant custodial sentence has been passed down to a perpetrator of non-recent sexual offending."

Summary: A 45-year-old man from Pembrokeshire has been been jailed for historical sex offences against a child.


Liam McGerrigan, 27, from the city, was pronounced dead at the scene after officers were called to Holyhead Road at about 22:10 BST on Thursday. He had been stabbed in the chest. West Midlands Police said it was still keen to hear from anyone who may have seen an altercation near a church. A 33-year-old man was arrested in the Tile Hill area on Friday. Det Insp Shaun Egan, of West Midlands Police Force CID, said: "We believe there was an altercation and Liam staggered to an address in Holyhead Road where he collapsed. "This was on a busy road and we believe there may be witnesses out there who can help with our investigation." Police were called to Holyhead Road near the junction of Northumberland Road on Thursday night.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found stabbed at an address in Coventry.


The plastic moulded figures, rebranded from the US GI Joe version, made their debut in the UK at the British Toy Fair in Brighton, in January 1966, after a toy executive realised their market potential. The early toys were imports but Palitoy, based in Coalville, Leicestershire, would go on to make its own version with "lifelike hair", "beards" and "gripping hands" in the early 1970s. According to Rob Burman, editor of the Collectors Gazette, Palitoy bosses gave strict instructions not to call them "dolls" as boys could be put off. They were hugely popular, with sales topping 20 million by the end of the 1970s. Modifications kept the toys fresh and collectable, for example "eagle eyes" were introduced in 1976 by Hasbro, the US makers, and Palitoy brought in "flocked" hair and non-military costumes such as football kits. However, despite a loyal band of collectors, the success did not last into the 1980s. "The 60s and 70s were the big times for Action Man and then Star Wars came along," said Mr Burman. "Everyone wanted intergalactic characters, they weren't bothered about poor old Action Man." The toy expert said the figure made a bit of a comeback in the 1990s but nowadays people are generally more "politically correct" and so there is little interest in soldier toys. However, there is still a thirst for the old outfits - a boxed judo costume recently sold for ??6,000 at auction. Chris Malbon, 58, from Nottingham, who runs Warwickshire-based Metropolis Toys, had at one time one of the most "comprehensive" Action Man collections in the UK. He started collecting in 1989 and spent thousands on his acquisitions, which he admits got a "bit out of hand", and he later he sold them all for a "substantial" fee. "I collected the entire range," said the trader. "Both boxed and loose, together with US, French, German, Spanish, Japanese variations. I guess around 200 figures." However, it all became a bit of a burden. He said: "It's not because of the money... you end up wanting that elusive item or upgrading what you have to the exclusion of other things." Mr Malbon, a former soldier himself, did not want to say what he sold his collection for but said it was as much as he paid for his house in the 1990s. Palitoy's former chief toy designer Bob Brechin, who modelled Action Man's gripping hands on his own, said the toy has endured. "It's hard to believe it has been 50 years," he said. "He's timeless, universal, we never gave Action Man a story, we just gave children [the figures] and the outfits you dress him in and left it to their imaginations." Hasbro has announced it is releasing a set of vintage figures as part of the anniversary celebrations. It seems Action Man is not quite ready to leave the battlefield.

Summary: It is 50 years since Action Man, the must-have toy of the 1970s, arrived in the UK.


The 24-year-old Tunisia international, who initially joined Lille on a season-long loan last summer, has agreed a three-year contract with Les Dogues. Sliti has made just five appearances since his return from the 2017 African Cup of Nations - where he played all four matches as Tunisia exited the tournament in the quarter-finals. He has played 16 games for Lille, scoring once - during November's 4-2 home victory against Caen. Sliti, who began his career with Sedan before moving to Paris FC in 2013, has won 11 caps for his country and scored three goals. Lille are 11th in the table going into Saturday's fixture against Metz.

Summary: French side Lille have exercised their option to sign Naim Sliti on a permanent deal when his loan move from second-tier side Red Star expires this summer.


Highways England say the Â£6m layout changes on the Posthouse roundabout proved more difficult than anticipated. Work began last summer and was expected to finish by March but it has now been pushed back to 28 June. Wrexham MP Ian Lucas said the route was vital to the region's economy. "Deadlines were set, missed, then extended, not once but again and again - and the level of information given to motorists has been very poor indeed," he said. New Chester MP Chris Matheson added: "The chaos these works have caused has been a real issue for Chester for months." A Highways England spokesperson said: "We are doing everything we can to complete the A55/A483 scheme as quickly as possible. "We have rescheduled the street lighting installation work to take place overnight in July, so that we are able to fully open the roundabout and start operating the traffic lights from Monday 29 June."

Summary: MPs are demanding highways officials explain why roadworks on the A55 and A483 on the Chester-Wrexham border have over-run, causing months of frustration and long hold-ups for motorists.


The Executive Office said the move was made "to enable doctors to conduct a medical assessment". Mr McGuinness was due to join the first minister on the trade mission. A spokesperson said he was "fulfilling his responsibilities as deputy first minister working with his departmental political advisers". "There has been no disruption to the work of The Executive Office during this period," added the spokesperson. Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams said: "I'm sure everybody who values his work will send best wishes to Martin, Bernie and their family. "I met Martin as normal at Stormont on Monday. I have been in regular contact with him since and he is totally committed to fulfilling his duties."

Summary: Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness pulled out of a trip to China this week due to medical advice, it has been revealed.


The views were expressed following a meeting of the EU Negotiation Joint Ministerial Committee in London. Mr Davis said the UK government would keep Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland up-to-date about negotiations. However, Mr Russell said transparency about UK government plans was needed. Mr Davis said he wanted to hold a monthly meeting to share analysis as part of a "two-way information flow" with each of the three nations. He believed that would allow the devolved administrations to voice their views as the Westminster government prepares talks with Brussels. Mr Davis said: "Today's meeting was an important step in bringing the devolved administrations together with the UK government to discuss how we can work together to get the best deal for the whole of the UK. "Naturally, there are different standpoints around the table, but the meeting was constructive and amicable. We will meet regularly and share our latest thinking as the UK shapes its negotiating strategy. "We will work positively with the Scottish government, the Welsh government and the Northern Ireland Executive as we implement the decision of the people of the UK to leave the EU." Mr Russell said it was "good" that the process of involving the Scottish government was under way. But he added: "More than four months after the referendum the UK government has still not made its strategic intentions clear. "There was a discussion over EU market access but we do not know whether UK ministers want to remain inside the single market or the customs union. This will remain a considerable problem as we continue to promote the interests of Scotland. "The UK Government must provide greater clarity and transparency on its intentions." He said he made it "absolutely clear" that membership of the single market "is essential for the economic prosperity of Scotland". The UK government hopes the High Court judgment on how Article 50 will be triggered will be overruled on appeal to the Supreme Court next month. However, the Scottish government will seek to oppose the UK government in the Supreme Court during the appeal. The intention is for Lord Advocate James Wolffe, Scotland's most senior law officer, to apply to be heard in the case.

Summary: The UK's Brexit minister David Davis has hailed his latest talks with devolved ministers but Holyrood's Mike Russell has called for greater clarity on the "strategic objectives".


The incident happened at the junction of Holburn Street and Holburn Road at about 03:00. Police Scotland said officers briefly gave chase when the vehicle failed to stop for them in Crown Street, but they gave up their pursuit for safety reasons. The car then hit an office building. Insp Megan Heathershaw said: "Thankfully, no one appears to have been injured during the incident, however some damage was caused to a building in the Holburn Street area. "I would like to take this opportunity to stress that during incidents of this nature, vehicles will only be followed when safe to do so. The safety of the public throughout remains at the forefront of our priorities. "Inquiries are ongoing and I would urge anyone with information to contact police."

Summary: A man was taken into custody after a truck which had been involved in a police pursuit crashed into a building in Aberdeen.


Except that it's not your conventional image of what a lecture might look like. No-one's sitting down, or taking notes - not to start with at least. Instead they are all gathered around various whiteboards, participating in an activity about stereotypes and prejudices and how they get in the way of a productive working environment. It's just one of the ways SMU says it's trying to get its mainly Singaporean student population ready for work. "The Singaporean students that I teach are very well-prepared for the post-graduation workplace," says Dr Hoon Chang Yau, Assistant Professor of Asian Studies at SMU. "They're very strategic about finding a job and very pragmatic too. "They want a job with security so they'll look for work in a multinational corporation or a bank." Singapore graduates are amongst the most ambitious in Asia when it comes to job and salary prospects. According to a recent poll of 200 students by Singapore employment website STJobs, 70% of all graduates surveyed expect a starting salary of up to 4,000 SGD (Â£1,800) a month at the very least. In reality though, a starting salary for a young graduate is closer to a little more than half that amount. But recent concerns over the outlook for emerging markets and how much of an impact the slowdown in China will have on Singapore's fortunes are being felt here. Economic growth forecasts for Singapore have been slashed in the wake of a weakening global economy. DBS Bank and international ratings agency Moody's are among those to have cut their outlook for Singapore's GDP to below 2%. The official range forecast by the government is 2% to 2.5%. "I have seen that the graduate employment rate has been going on a downward trend," says Sim Cher Young, director of the career centre at SMU. "In many ways, with the weakening economy, the sentiment amongst some employers is this: 'My business is not picking up and I'll downgrade all my business strategies' and a lot of employers are a lot more cautious, which is translating to their hiring." This environment means that young Singaporeans are now under pressure to become more competitive, or start looking at different ways to make a living. Increasingly, starting a business has become an option for some graduates. But Singapore's education system has been criticised for not being well-rounded enough to create entrepreneurs. While the academic system here is praised around the world for its rigour, there are concerns that there's not enough of a focus on problem solving, or real life experiences that are essential to be a successful entrepreneur. That's what Roshni Mahtani believes. The founder and CEO of Tickled Media, a content and community company for parents in Asia, launched her homegrown Singaporean start-up "theAsianParent" in 2009. At the time she was one of the first few local start-ups on the scene, and faced a lot of scepticism about her prospects. "As a Singaporean who has gone through the education system here, I definitely do not believe that we get the skills we need to become entrepreneurs,"

Summary: It's lunchtime, and some 40 or so university students gather for their weekly Managing Diversity in Asia lecture on the campus of the Singapore Management University (SMU).


There are 67 items in total, including a Dalek from 1966, and a Cyberman from the show's 19th series. His rare props are expected to attract interest from people around the world, and could go for thousands of pounds. His wife has said she might have to lock him in the shed to stop him from buying back his own favourites. The auctioneer has said that the full collection of film memorabilia, including the Dr Who props, is the best he's ever seen. "They are incredibly rare, to get a genuine Dalek from that period," he said. "I've never seen one coming up for many, many, many years."

Summary: A collector is putting his massive haul of film and TV props on sale, because his wife says there isn't space for them all in the house.


The 29-year-old, who carded a round of 59 in January, began the final round with a four-stroke lead. But he put his tee shot into the water at the 16th, made a double bogey and was tied for the lead at 14 under. However, Hadwin parred in for a level-par 71 and Patrick Cantlay bogeyed the last to finish second. Open champion Henrik Stenson was the top-placed European, finishing six shots back after a 70. Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell had five birdies in a 67 and was nine shots adrift, while 41-year-old Ian Poulter, playing on a medical extension having missed four months of last season due to a foot injury, finished level for the tournament. Find out how to get into golf with our special guide.

Summary: Canadian Adam Hadwin survived a late scare to claim his maiden PGA title with a one-shot win at the Valspar Championship in Innisbrook, Florida.


Grant Ward's scuffed shot put Town ahead before Luke Varney rolled the ball into an empty net after QPR keeper Alex Smithies miscued a clearance. Cole Skuse's long-range shot fell to Tom Lawrence, who capped the scoring with a calm finish into the corner. Rangers offered little in attack, but sub Sandro headed Tjarron Cherry's corner against the post late on. Ipswich had failed to score in seven of their previous 10 Championship games, but could have had plenty more, with Christophe Berra heading wide from six yards, and Skuse firing a volley straight at Smithies. The Rs have won only once in their last six matches away from Loftus Road, and rarely looked like improving that record in Ian Holloway's second game in charge. The win lifted Mick McCarthy's Ipswich up four places to 14th and above Rangers, who slipped to 15th. Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy: "The irony was that poor old Alex Smithies cost them the second goal which set us up to win as comprehensively as we did. He then kept it from being an embarrassing scoreline, but I'll take three. "With Luke Varney and also Jonathan Douglas, I knew what I was going to get - even though I bet some people weren't thinking that when they saw the teamsheet. Luke epitomised everything what I want in this team. "We have not been bristling with confidence. I have had a couple of rotten weekends after Rotherham and Nottingham Forest. But hopefully Ipswich can be a happier place than it has been." QPR boss Ian Holloway: "I am sure everyone will say everything hinged on the second goal, but it shouldn't have. "The goal was a calamity and after that we were awful and it could have been four or five. "Everyone will blame my keeper but I won't as my defenders should have made an angle for him. Even with my legs, I would have ran back and tried to help him. "My players need to be mentally tougher as a group. I am disappointed with how we finished today. We have got to try and be a bigger, braver and more solid team." Match ends, Ipswich Town 3, Queens Park Rangers 0. Second Half ends, Ipswich Town 3, Queens Park Rangers 0. Attempt saved. Yeni N'Gbakoto (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Yeni N'Gbakoto (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Luke Chambers (Ipswich Town). Attempt saved. Freddie Sears (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jonathan Douglas. Offside, Ipswich Town. Leon Best tries a through ball, but Jonathan Douglas is caught offside. Attempt saved. David McGoldrick (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Leon Best. Attempt saved. Freddie Sears (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cole Skuse. Karl

Summary: Ipswich Town put their scoring problems behind them with their biggest win of the season to sink QPR at Portman Road.


Suzanne Evans told the BBC that the panel that gave the ruling was "committed to staying in" the EU. But she added it was important to maintain "judicial independence". The government says the ruling will not slow down Brexit and Labour says it will not vote to delay proceedings. The High Court decided last Thursday that Parliament should get a vote on when to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, beginning the two-year process of leaving the EU. The government, which argues that ministers have enough powers to do this without the need to consult MPs and peers, is appealing against the ruling, with the case due to be heard again next month by the Supreme Court. The Daily Mail has branded the High Court judges "enemies of the people", prompting criticism from many politicians. But Prime Minister Theresa May attempting to play down the situation on Sunday, saying: "I believe in and value the independence of our judiciary. I also value the freedom of our press. I think these both underpin our democracy and they are important. "Of course the judges will look at the legal arguments. We think we have strong legal arguments and we will be taking those arguments to the Supreme Court." UKIP's interim leader, Nigel Farage, warned of large-scale public protests if Parliament delays or blocks the invoking of Article 50 , caused by "political anger, the likes of which none of us in our lifetimes have ever witnessed". Ms Evans told BBC Radio 4's Today programme there were likely to be "protests and demonstrations", but added that these would be peaceful. She added: "I have a concern that Article 50 is not intended to facilitate nation states leaving the European Union. I think it's there to frustrate them." Ms Evans said she thought the legal process could "water down Brexit". She added: "I think it's amusing that the very same people who say it's all about parliamentary sovereignty have, for the last 48 years, been trying to undermine parliamentary sovereignty". Ms Evans said: "I think there's a debate to be had about whether or not judges are subject to some kind of democratic control." She did not want to undermine "their judicial independence", but added: "I suppose that in this case, we have had a situation where we have judges committed to stay in the European Union... "I'm questioning the legitimacy of this particular case. We know that the legal profession threw a collective hissy fit when we voted to leave." Ms Evans said it was "human" to have "opinions", adding: "I'm not saying that we should get rid of judges." The government insists the High Court's decision will not affect its timetable for triggering Article 50 by the end of next March. And Labour has said it will not vote to delay the triggering of Article 50. However, the SNP's Brexit Minister Mike Russell told the BBC he "can't imagine" any circumstances in which his party's 54 MPs would vote to trigger it. UKIP will announce its new leader on 28 November, with Paul

Summary: Judges could be "subject to some kind of democratic control" following the High Court's decision to give Parliament a vote on triggering Brexit, a UKIP leadership contender has said.


3 March 2017 Last updated at 09:09 GMT It's a big problem - it's estimated that 1.2 million people aged 16 to 25 in England have at some point stayed in an unsecure or unsafe place. Actor Connor Lawson, who plays Alex, and Gaia Marcus, from the homelessness charity Centrepoint, join Jenny on the sofa to talk about it. You can watch the show to find out what is in store for Alex.

Summary: CBBC drama series The Dumping Ground is focusing on the issue of homelessness through a new character called Alex.


The Levada Centre surveys political opinion among Russian people. Its director, Lev Gudkov, said the move, which comes two weeks before parliamentary elections, amounted to "political censorship". Laws require all NGOs receiving any overseas funding to register as foreign agents and so face restrictions. The Levada Centre cannot now conduct any work linked to the election campaign. Mr Gudkov told Agence France-Presse news agency: "The consequences of such a decision for us are devastating - with such a label, we won't be able to work. "This practically means the imposition of political censorship and the impossibility of independent polls. It's the typical behaviour of this repressive regime." The other main pollsters are state-controlled. The justice ministry said Levada had been "included in a register of non-commercial organisations that fulfil the functions of a foreign agent" following an unannounced document check. Legislation passed in 2012 has designated as foreign agents a number of rights groups, including Memorial, and the independent election monitoring group Golos. The Moscow Times said the latest move followed a complaint by the pro-Kremlin Anti-Maidan movement over alleged US funding of Levada. In May 2013, Levada had said it was being targeted for branding as a foreign agent and had suspended foreign funding. The Russian authorities say the law is needed to protect Russia from outside attempts to influence internal politics. But critics say it could be used to prevent NGOs denouncing vote-rigging and other abuses.

Summary: Russia's leading independent polling agency has been labelled a "foreign agent" by the justice ministry and says it cannot now work.


A report urges European aviation safety officials to take immediate action to ensure Super Puma H225 helicopters are safe. The Norwegian Air Accident Board warned that current fault detection measures may be inadequate. Iain Stuart from Aberdeenshire was among those killed in the crash. Mr Stuart, 41, from Laurencekirk, worked for the oil field services company Halliburton. The Airbus Super Puma was travelling from the Gullfaks field to Bergen when it crashed near the small island of Turoey on 29 April. A preliminary report issued by the Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN) said it had found "features strongly consistent with fatigue" in parts of the main gearbox (MGB). It added: "It cannot be ruled out that this signifies a possible safety issue that can affect other MGBs of the same type. "The nature of the catastrophic failure of the LN-OJF main rotor system indicates that the current means to detect a failure in advance are not effective." The Super Puma H225 helicopter is currently grounded in the UK and Norway but the manufacturer Airbus has lifted a recommendation that flights be suspended worldwide. Airbus said at the time there was no evidence to link the crash with two previous incidents in Scotland involving the same model of helicopter. An online petition calling for all Super Puma 225s to be "permanently removed from service" has attracted nearly 30,000 signatures.

Summary: Air Accident investigators have found signs of metal fatigue in the gearbox of a helicopter that crashed off Norway, killing 13 people in April.


On that Sunday morning, on 27 November 1994, Celtic awaited but also the sense that a side assembled from youth players and journeymen could achieve something remarkable. As the squad boarded the team bus, nobody was allowed to sit at the first table on the right-hand side of the aisle. "That is where we are going to put the Cup on the way back," the captain, Gordon Dalziel, told his team-mates. There was no scoffing. This was an unconventional team, but their maverick nature was vital to their success. Twenty years on, it seems no less momentous. Media playback is not supported on this device Raith Rovers, a team from the second tier of Scottish football that had never won a major knockout competition and had been put together with £215,000 in transfer fees, against Celtic, one of the most storied and successful clubs in British football, a team that was built to achieve glory, at a cost of £5.17m. The details of Raith's victory on penalties are now part of the fabric of Scottish football. The underdogs scored first, Celtic fought back and led with six minutes left, only for Dalziel to equalise when he sent the ball into the net from close range with his nose. Extra-time passed and then both sides scored their first five spot kicks. Jason Rowbotham, now a firefighter in Plymouth, struck the first of the sudden death penalties and sent it past Gordon Marshall. Then Paul McStay stepped up. As the Celtic midfielder walked forward, Nicholl turned to his assistant, Martin Harvey, and said that Raith Rovers were one kick away from European football. McStay was idolised, smoothly accomplished and capable of rising above the clutter of so many Scottish football games. He was also the captain and this was the trophy that was expected to signal that the rebuilding work of the Fergus McCann era had been worthwhile. "Unthinkable, surely," said Jock Brown, the television commentator, "for the skipper to miss." His spot-kick was saved by the Raith Rovers goalkeeper, Scott Thomson, sparking triumphant scenes. "The aftermath was chaotic, Thommo made the save and we all pretty much just bolted in every direction, towards the fans, to each other, to the gaffer," recalled Stephen McAnespie, the Raith Rovers right-back. There was never any hope of confining the joy. The unorthodoxy of Raith was an essential quality. During pre-season training camps in Northern Ireland, Nicholl would often allow his players to have nights out socialising and cans of Guinness would sometimes be brought out on the team bus after pre-season friendlies. Nicholl was not lax, he just understood that he had drawn together a group of hardworking players who he could trust to be fully committed in training and in games - and that team bonding was also vital to maximising their potential. "We achieved a lot of good things in that period, winning the [old First Division], getting into Europe, winning the Cup," said McAnespie. "We were technically a good side, we played the ball on the floor, we were an aggressive, attack-minded team.

Summary: There was no room for doubt to accompany the Raith Rovers players as they set off for the League Cup final at Ibrox.


When you consider it's been 34 years since Britain has got this far, beating a team as strong as France to reach the semis is a great achievement for everybody involved. Roger Federer is one of the best players to ever play the game, and it took him until last year to win the Davis Cup. He might not have played at every opportunity, but he needed Stan Wawrinka to step up his game over the last couple of years to help him get there. I think our rise through the different Davis Cup zones has been the quickest by any team but our success has still been built over a few years, and I don't think anyone in the British team has crumbled. Everyone has produced when it matters. We've had great performances from the likes of Dan Evans and James Ward, Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins won a bunch of doubles matches, Dom Inglot didn't get the win in Glasgow but he played a fantastic match against the Bryan brothers. I thought Jamie played a great match on Saturday; he did really, really well after I started the doubles a bit slowly. Having got this far, I'd obviously love to go on and win it, but Australia will be extremely difficult in September and everyone has to play their part again. As I say, you can't win this event as a one-man team. One of the great things about the Davis Cup is that when you're struggling, you can call on the crowd to help you out. I was definitely worried when I was a set and a break down against Gilles Simon because I felt a little bit flat and he came out playing extremely well. I didn't know if I was going to be able to turn that around. Thankfully, at the right time I found a little bit extra and got the momentum on my side. In the first and second matches I had really made a point of getting the crowd involved and it helped a lot, but to be honest on Sunday I didn't use the crowd quite as much, or celebrate so often, because I was so tired! I had to conserve my energy. Celebrating wildly after winning a big point is great when you're fresh, but that does also use up energy as well. I tried as best I could to just play each point at a time, even though I was getting frustrated and emotional. The team at the side of the court is also important in helping you through tough times on court, and my fitness trainer, Matt Little, is one of the best at getting everybody going - although I don't think he likes the tag of cheerleader! He's a lot more than that. He's a passionate guy and has been part of the team for the last five or six years, and I've known him for a lot longer than that. He's good at his job, first and foremost, but he cares about British tennis and supports the team

Summary: You can't win the Davis Cup on your own and reaching the semi-finals has been a real team effort.


The bank had no firewall and used second-hand routers that cost $10 to connect to global financial networks. Better security and hardware would have hampered the attackers, Reuters said, quoting an official investigator. The hackers aimed to steal $1bn but made mistakes that led to the theft being spotted and stopped. A firewall would have made attempts to hack the bank more "difficult", Mohammad Shah Alam, a forensic investigator who works on the Bangladesh team investigating the theft, told Reuters. The second-hand hardware also meant that basic security steps to segregate network traffic were not taken, he said. The cheap routers have hindered the investigation, said Mr Alam, because they collected very little network data that could be used to pinpoint the hackers and shed light on their tactics. The hack took place in early February and involved hackers getting access to the core network of Bangladesh's central bank. They used this privileged access to transfer cash from Bangladesh's account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to other banks. A spelling mistake in one of the transfer orders alerted bank staff and meant the hackers only managed to steal $81m. This has been traced to accounts in the Philippines and to casinos in the same country. Most of the cash has yet to be recovered. Bank security experts said the bank should have spent more time and money protecting the network for its central bank. "You are talking about an organisation that has access to billions of dollars and they are not taking even the most basic security precautions," Jeff Wichman, a consultant with cyber firm Optiv, told Reuters.

Summary: Hackers managed to steal $80m (£56m) from Bangladesh's central bank because it skimped on network hardware and security software, reports Reuters.


But in April - before the EU referendum - the then home secretary gave a speech warning of the implications of a vote to leave the EU. Here's how some of the key quotes compare: April 2016: "So, if we do vote to leave the European Union, we risk bringing the development of the single market to a halt, we risk a loss of investors and businesses to remaining EU member states driven by discriminatory EU policies, and we risk going backwards when it comes to international trade. "But the big question is whether, in the event of Brexit, we would be able to negotiate a new free trade agreement with the EU and on what terms." January 2017: "I respect the position taken by European leaders who have been clear about their position, just as I am clear about mine. So an important part of the new strategic partnership we seek with the EU will be the pursuit of the greatest possible access to the single market, on a fully reciprocal basis, through a comprehensive free trade agreement." April 2016: "The reality is that we do not know on what terms we would win access to the single market. We do know that in a negotiation we would need to make concessions in order to access it, and those concessions could well be about accepting EU regulations, over which we would have no say, making financial contributions, just as we do now, accepting free movement rules, just as we do now, or quite possibly all three combined. "It is not clear why other EU member states would give Britain a better deal than they themselves enjoy." January 2017: "If we were excluded from accessing the single market, we would be free to change the basis of Britain's economic model. "But for the EU, it would mean new barriers to trade with one of the biggest economies in the world. It would jeopardise investments in Britain by EU companies worth more than half a trillion pounds... and I do not believe that the EU's leaders will seriously tell German exporters, French farmers, Spanish fishermen, the young unemployed of the eurozone, and millions of others, that they want to make them poorer, just to punish Britain and make a political point." April 2016: "It is tempting to look at developing countries' economies, with their high growth rates, and see them as an alternative to trade with Europe. But just look at the reality of our trading relationship with China - with its dumping policies, protective tariffs and industrial-scale industrial espionage. And look at the figures. We export more to Ireland than we do to China, almost twice as much to Belgium as we do to India, and nearly three times as much to Sweden as we do to Brazil. It is not realistic to think we could just replace European trade with these new markets." "And while we could certainly negotiate our own trade agreements, there would be no guarantee that they would be on terms as good as those we enjoy now.

Summary: Theresa May has said the UK will emerge from Brexit as a "great, global trading nation", becoming "safer, more secure and more prosperous".


The plans resolve a concussion lawsuit filed against the federation by parents but US Soccer said it had planned to introduce a new safety campaign. They also intend to limit the amount of heading in practice for children between the ages of 11 and 13. "Although these are recommendations, they are based on the advice of the US Soccer medical committee," it said. "Therefore US Soccer strongly urges that they be followed." The lawsuit filed by young players and their parents in August 2014 accused governing bodies, including Fifa and the California Youth Soccer Association, of acting "carelessly and negligently" and failing to protect young players. US Soccer said the reforms would also include "modifications to substitution rules in relation to concussions" and would be "requirements for players that are part of US Soccer's youth national teams and the development academy." It added: "Protecting the health and safety of athletes and preventing injuries is critically important to US Soccer." There has been previous criticism of football's attitude towards concussions but new rules have been brought in for Premier League matches after Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris continued playing after he lost consciousness. Following those measures Dr Michael Grey, a leading neuroscientist from the University of Birmingham, said it was dangerous for children to head a football. The Football Association offer no specific guidance for children heading footballs in England but said it had "noted the new rule changes outlined by US Soccer and will closely monitor any available new research in this area". The FA also said it would shortly announce new guidelines formed by an independent expert panel "which look at how to identify, manage and treat suspected head injuries and to manage a player's safe return to play at all levels of football". It added: "However, they do not relate to how football should be played - something which is governed by the laws of the game set out by Fifa as the world's governing body. "In addition to this new guidance, the panel has been tasked to identify key research questions into the long-term effects of head injury or repeated concussion episodes on the brain. The FA will take these research questions to Fifa in due course."

Summary: The United States Soccer Federation has outlined plans to stop children aged 10 and under heading footballs.


Declan Paul Butcher from Roe Park Court committed the 'single punch' assaults on Market Street in Limavady on 2 October 2014. CCTV footage showed his first victim being knocked unconscious. A second man suffered a double jaw fracture. Butcher appeared at Londonderry Crown Court on Thursday. He was sentenced to 14 months in prison. The court heard that the defendant had 51 previous convictions including eight assaults. He had also been assessed as presenting a high likelihood of reoffending. The judge told Butcher he had inflicted "gratuitous violence" on two" completely innocent" members of the public. The second man was punched and knocked out when he came across the first victim lying unconscious on Market Street. Both men later regained consciousness in hospital.

Summary: A 25-year-old man from Limavady has been jailed for knocking out two men in separate attacks on the same night.


On Tuesday Mr Obama cancelled planned talks after the firebrand Mr Duterte called him the "son of a whore". Wednesday's informal meeting took place before an Asean summit gala dinner. While a Philippine spokesman said he was "very happy" it happened, the US side said they had a "brief discussion" in a pre-meal "hold space" for leaders. Mr Obama and Mr Duterte are said to have entered the dinner venue separately at the summit in Laos and did not interact with each other during the event, which lasted one hour and 20 minutes. "They were the last people to leave the holding room. I can't say how long they met," Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay, travelling with Mr Duterte, told reporters shortly afterwards. "I'm very happy that it happened." A White House official said the pair exchanged "pleasantries" in a "brief discussion" before dinner. War on drugs Mr Duterte's outburst came after at a press conference where he told reporters he would not accept Mr Obama raising any concerns about the war on drugs in the Philippines. "You must be respectful. Do not just throw away questions and statements. Son of a whore, I will curse you in that forum," Mr Duterte said, apparently in reference to the US president. What else has the controversial Filipino president said? Summit diplomacy, Duterte-style World leaders' offensive insults: Who's top? From 'Punisher' to president: Who is Rodrigo Duterte? The Filipino leader later expressed regret over the remarks, but not before Mr Obama had cancelled a planned meeting. Mr Duterte won the presidency with his hard-line policy to eradicate drugs and some 2,400 people have died in anti-drug operations since he took office in June. He had previously urged citizens to shoot to kill drug dealers who resisted arrest, and threatened to "separate" from the UN after it called his war on drugs a crime under international law. President Duterte, known for his controversial remarks, had previously called US Secretary of State John Kerry "crazy" and referred to Pope Francis as the "son of a whore". But the president also has staunch support at home for his hardline position on drugs.

Summary: US President Barack Obama and Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte had a brief face-to-face encounter, days after a very public spat.


The car tried to crash through the barriers at Place de la Concorde, and police opened fire as it sped away. One of the two is a 16-year-old male who said he was at the wheel. A third person, a young woman in hospital with bullet wounds, is also thought to have been in the car. She was operated on overnight at the hospital in a suburb to the west of the French capital. Her life is not in danger, a police source told journalists. A bullet-ridden car was later found abandoned near to the incident. Two men and two women were reported to have been seen leaving the vehicle. British cyclist Chris Froome won his second Tour de France later on Sunday.

Summary: Paris officials, investigating why a car was driven through the security barriers ahead of the Tour de France on Sunday morning, are holding two people who handed themselves in overnight.


The Port of Grangemouth container terminal is being resurfaced under a Â£1.5m investment programme by owners Forth Ports. The project will create additional storage lanes for laden containers and improve equipment access to landside and shipside operations. Forth Ports said the surface upgrade would increase the terminal's total capacity to 12,000 containers. That represents a 50% increase since 2005. The work is expected to be completed in October. A feasibility study has also been launched on deepening the port's shipping channel to enable it to handle larger, heavier container ships and bulk vessels. Both projects are being undertaken in response to changes in the container shipping market, where there is a trend towards larger capacity vessels which require deeper water. Forth Ports group chief executive Charles Hammond said: "This is an important investment for the business which will further secure Grangemouth's position as Scotland's largest container terminal. "We have analysed the shipping trends and identified the growing demand to accommodate larger vessels from around the world. "Through this investment, we will ensure that the Port of Grangemouth remains front and centre for Scotland's importers and exporters." Grangemouth currently handles more than 150,000 containers annually, with daily sailings to Rotterdam, Antwerp, Felixstowe and Hamburg.

Summary: Works are under way to expand capacity at Scotland's largest container port.


9 May 2017 Last updated at 16:05 BST No, we don't mean how you hang your washing up or the letters your parents get through the post. We're talking about the WWE wrestling moves! Ayshah went to Liverpool to find out if she's got what it takes to become a WWE Superstar. Watch her get some help from Finn Balor, Enzo Amore, Big Cass and Bayley! Pictures courtesy of WWE Network

Summary: Do you know the difference between a clothesline and a Bank Statement?


The currency initially slipped against the dollar and euro, only to start recovering in mid-afternoon trading before falling again. Meanwhile, the "volatility index" - a measure of investors' uncertainty - has hit levels last seen in the 2008 financial crisis. The Leave campaign argued that the pound simply retreated to March levels. The pound was down 0.2% against the dollar at $1.4226. Against the euro, sterling was down 0.6% at â‚¬1.2605 and weakened by 1% against the Japanese yen to just over 151. Investors have been spooked by data showing the chances of a Remain vote have fallen, although markets have also been rattled by global economic worries. With 10 days to go before the referendum vote, two polls at the weekend put the Leave camp ahead, while betting firm Betfair said the implied probability of a vote to Remain had now fallen to 68.5% from almost 80% a week earlier. How trade and the UK's economy are affected by membership of the EU. "We expect incoming polls to move the pound more aggressively than before," said Charalambos Pissouros, senior analyst at IronFX Global. "If new polls continue to show a tight race between the two campaigns as we approach the voting day, the outcome is likely to become even more uncertain and hence, volatility in sterling is likely to heighten further." BBC economics editor Kamal Ahmed said hedge funds had been placing bets - short-selling - on expectations that the value of sterling will sink further. "The bears are in town," he said. Joe Rundle, head of trading at ETX Capital, said the markets were now on full Brexit alert. "Polls show it's now too close to call and markets are responding with some very twitchy activity. Sterling has shed more than 2% in two sessions to retrace its April lows." Worries about the economic impact of leaving the EU were also blamed for a big fall in Asian stock markets. Japan's Nikkei index closed 3.5% down, while Hong Kong's main index slid 2.5%. The reaction on London's FTSE 100 was muted initially, with the index down 0.3% in morning trading. However, the FTSE 100 ended the day down 1.1% at 6,044.9 points, with Lloyds Banking Group the biggest faller, down 4.2%. On Sunday, Leave campaigner Nigel Farage told BBC1's Andrew Marr Show that sterling had recently been strengthening. "Sterling is up since March. Since Brexit became a possibility, sterling is up and FTSE is exactly the same level it was in March," he said. He also pointed out that a weaker pound was good for UK exporters. Last week, official figures showed that the UK trade deficit narrowed in April on the back of a jump in exports.

Summary: Sterling see-sawed as investors reacted to growing uncertainty over the outcome of the UK's EU referendum.


Wigan followed up Warrington's win over Brisbane to secure a first World Club Series victory for the northern hemisphere over Australia's NRL. Wane told BBC Radio 5 live sports extra: "One thing we're good at in this country is looking for negatives. "Let's be positive. Let's give Super League a pat on the back." National Rugby League clubs had won all six matches since the expanded World Club Series came into effect in 2015. Wane, whose side became the first from England to be crowned world champions since Leeds in 2012, added: "Tony Smith did a great job with Warrington and we won fair and square. "It's a fantastic feeling and I'm so pleased. The staff work hard but the players do their business out on the park. "We did too much defending. I'm trying to stay positive and not think about how we played. I'm just glad to get the win." Wigan had lost to Brisbane in each of the past two seasons and lost their last World Club Challenge fixture to Sydney Roosters in Australia in 2014. But a hat-trick of tries from Joe Burgess against NRL champions Cronulla helped to add the 2017 title to those won by the Cherry and Whites in 1987, 1991 and 1994. Warrington made their second appearance in the World Club Series, having lost to St George Illawarra in 2015, and ended an eight-match losing streak for Super League clubs against their NRL counterparts with their win over the Broncos on Saturday. "We realise it's big," said Wolves coach Smith. "We knew that we were responsible for some of the credibility over here. They've shown that this is a good part of the world to play rugby league and we can play some pretty decent stuff. "We want Super League to get stronger, but we also want to develop this concept as well. It would be great to go over and play the Broncos at their place. "We're grateful they've come over here and given us the opportunity, and given our supporters the chance to see an iconic club play rugby league, and at the same time promote our sport worldwide." Many observers had concerns about the long-term future of the World Club Series because of the NRL's dominance in its first two years, but the Rugby Football League say discussions are ongoing about the make-up of the 2018 competition. A change of location and a return to the previous format of one match between the two competitions' respective champions have been suggested as alternatives. RFL chief executive Nigel Wood said: "These two games have shown that the annual series between NRL and Super League clubs can be competitive. "We are already in detailed discussion with our colleagues from the NRL about the format and potential locations for the 2018 World Club Series, and these discussions will advance over the coming weeks as we review the 2017 series. "What is clear is that competitive international club rugby can showcase the very best in our sport to the world."

Summary: Wigan head coach Shaun Wane revelled in an excellent weekend for Super League after the Warriors beat Cronulla 22-6 to win the World Club Challenge.


The scooter Danny Glass was riding on with Sophie Emma Rose Anderson collided with a truck in Phuket on 8 May. Mr Glass, 29, originally from Margate, escaped serious injury. Now he and the lorry driver Natt Awut Timsue are to be charged with causing death by reckless driving, Thai police said. Mr Glass - who lived in Thailand with Ms Anderson - is to hear the charges formally on Thursday and a translator has been called in for the hearing. His family is expected to attend. Ms Anderson, 41, originally from Blackpool, was a keen video blogger, as was Mr Glass. She had a YouTube channel called Sophie's Joy Breastfeeding Mama, on which she uploaded videos about nursing her son until the age of eight. After her death Mr Glass paid tribute to her in a video he uploaded on YouTube. He said he "missed her so much" and added: "Somebody wake me up from this nightmare... she is meant to be having my baby in three months." On Tuesday he posted another video titled 'When will I come back to Youtube', in which he stated he would not be posting any more videos for "a while" and did not know when he would return online. He said: "It's not the right time at the moment, I need to get my life in order and get through this death." A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are in contact with the Thai police and are providing consular support to a British man following a road traffic accident in Bangkok."

Summary: The boyfriend of a pregnant woman killed in a scooter accident in Thailand is to be charged over her death, police in the country have said.


The assault took place at North High Street, Musselburgh, between 19:15 and 19:40 on Saturday. The victims were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, where they were treated for minor injuries. Police Scotland described the attack as "vicious" and appealed to anyone who may have information about the incident to come forward. The injured men are described as being white and about 35 years old. One man was of medium build, 5ft 9in tall with short brown hair. He was wearing a dark blue and white top with grey trousers. The second man was 5ft 8in tall and was wearing a black top. There is no description of their attacker.

Summary: Two men were taken to hospital after a substance was sprayed in their faces next to a cash machine in East Lothian.


Archaeologists working with the Ministry of Defence, which is building hundreds of military homes at Larkhill, made the discovery. The site was used to emulate conditions soldiers would face in trenches in France and Belgium during the war. More than 100 pieces of graffiti have been uncovered in the chalk walls of the trenches and tunnels. Soldiers training on the site who left their names include decorated heroes and one recorded deserter. The names feature Wiltshire men as well as West Yorkshire coal miners, and two brothers wrote "Semper Fidelis" (Ever Faithful) beneath their signatures. Archaeologist Si Cleggett, who described the Larkhill excavation as "unique", said: "It has been a humbling experience to stand and read the names of young soldiers in the very spaces they occupied before leaving for war. "Having stood in their footprints a century after their time at Larkhill, we really will remember them." Training relics such as grenades, ammunition and food tins were also found. The Australian 3rd Division infantry trained on Salisbury Plain in 1916 and the dig uncovered a chalk plaque inscribed with the names of Australian bombers - soldiers specially trained to use hand grenades. One name is Private Lawrence Carthage Weathers, who won the Victoria Cross in September 1918 for attacking a machine gun post with grenades, capturing it and taking 180 prisoners. Steve White, of building contractors GABLE, said the Larkhill tunnels project "represented a unique opportunity to be a part of a story of unprecedented archaeological significance". About 4,300 soldiers and their families are to move to Wiltshire from Germany and UK bases by 2019 as part of the Army Basing Plan.

Summary: A "unique" network of tunnels used to train soldiers to fight in World War One has been found on Salisbury Plain.


The actor was charged with culpable homicide in Mumbai for the September 2002 incident. Mr Khan has always denied he was at the wheel. If convicted, he faces 10 years in prison. Mr Khan is one of Bollywood's biggest stars and has starred in more than 80 Hindi-language films. Several of his films, including Dabangg, Ready, Bodyguard, Ek Tha Tiger, Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aap Ke Hain Kaun, have been huge commercial hits. Late on the night of 28 September 2002, his Toyota Land Cruiser hit the American Express bakery in the Bandra area of Mumbai, authorities say. The vehicle ran over five people sleeping on the street, killing 38-year-old Noor Ullah Khan and seriously injuring three others. Another person received minor injuries. The prosecution has alleged that Mr Khan was driving the car and that he was drunk. In March the actor told the court he was not drunk and was not driving the car. But many witnesses have said that was not the case. A constable attached to Mr Khan's security said in a statement to the police that the "drunk" actor had lost control of the car. The policeman died in 2007 of tuberculosis. In April, Mr Khan's driver told the court that he had crashed the car after a tyre burst. At the scene, Simon Atkinson, BBC News, Mumbai It's not uncommon most days to find people camped outside the house of Salman Khan hoping for a glimpse of the star. But on Wednesday morning dozens of journalists and fans gathered as they waited for the actor to leave on the way to court. Even Mr Khan's father was ambushed as he went on a morning stroll along the seafront encircled by security guards - proof this is a case that has gripped Bollywood and wider India.

Summary: An Indian court is due to rule on whether Bollywood star Salman Khan is guilty of running over five men sleeping on a pavement, killing one.


The blaze at Wythenshawe Hall, which broke out at about 03:30 GMT, destroyed the roof and caused extensive damage to an upper floor. Insp Luke Breakspear, of Greater Manchester Police, said the fire investigation was in its infancy. More than 50 firefighters tackled the fire at the timber-framed Tudor hall, which was built in 1540. Wythenshawe was home to the Tatton family for about 400 years. It was donated to local people in 1926 and was previously run as a museum and art gallery. Peter Lamb, Incident Commander with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, said having a sprinkler system would have made a difference to quenching the fire. "We recommend sprinklers in all buildings where possible - it did have an automatic fire alarm system and thankfully that gave us the early warning which got us here within minutes, whereas if it hadn't had that would have been in serious trouble," he said. Paul Selby, vice-chair of the Friends of Wythenshawe Hall, said: "As a result of the amazing work of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service the hall is safe - obviously it will need a new roof and some cosmetic work inside." Source: Friends of Wythenshawe Hall

Summary: A fire that badly damaged a 16th Century hall in Manchester is "suspicious", police have said.


Glass Butter Beach was supposed to run from Friday to Sunday at Abersoch, Gwynedd. But organisers have cancelled Saturday's event due to "extremely severe weather conditions." A yellow "be aware" warning is in place for every council area in Wales until 21:00 BST Saturday with heavy showers expected. A message on Glass Butter Beach's Facebook page on Saturday said: "In light of today's extremely severe weather conditions, we are unable to open the main arena and the festival for today has unfortunately been cancelled." The programme is set to go ahead as planned on Sunday. Saturday tickets will be valid for Sunday's programme. The Met Office warned gusts of up to 60 mph could hit most of Wales on Saturday. Coastal areas face the strongest winds, which will bring large waves in the most exposed places. Flood alerts for Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Swansea are also in place, with high tides predicted to last from Friday to Monday. In Swansea, the Ride with the Pros cycle event has been cancelled because of the weather.

Summary: A three-day music festival has cancelled its Saturday programme due to strong winds and heavy rain.


Tries from Dan Leavy and Luke McGrath - either side of a brilliant breakaway by the Blues' Tomos Williams - put the hosts 14-7 ahead at half-time. The visitors fought back to lead 21-17 after counter-attacking scores from Williams and Sion Bennett. But Ross Molony plunged over from close to give Leinster a seventh successive league win. Leo Cullen's men are now six points clear at the Pro12 summit, with second-placed Ospreys away against Treviso later on Saturday. Defeat for the Blues, meanwhile, sees them stay in eighth place. Media playback is not supported on this device Glorious sunshine and a pristine pitch made for perfect conditions at the RDS, encouraging both teams to play adventurous, running rugby. Leinster led after just four minutes as flanker Leavy collected a neat grubber kick from centre Noel Reid to touch down in the corner. Their lead did not last long as the visitors counter-attacked at pace, with captain Blaine Scully and Rey Lee-Lo offloading sharply before Williams cantered over. The Blues were threatening whenever their backs got their hands on the ball but their pack struggled against the ballast of Leinster's forwards, whose powerful carries paved the way for scrum-half McGrath to dive through a crowd of bodies and touch down. The visitors fought back in spectacular fashion, with Williams finishing after a fine run from hooker Kristian Dacey, before replacement back-rower Bennett showed a similarly impressive turn of pace to run in from 40 yards and put the Blues 21-17 ahead. It was the Leinster pack, however, who had the final say, with lock Molony emerging at the bottom of a pile of bodies to score the decisive try. Leinster: J Carbery; A Byrne, R O'Loughlin, N Reid, I Nacewa; R Byrne, L McGrath; C Healy, R Strauss, M Bent; R Molony, H Triggs; D Leavy, J van der Flier, R Ruddock. Replacements: J Tracy, P Dooley, M Ross, M Kearney, M Deegan, J Gibson-Park, T Daly, F McFadden. Cardiff Blues: Matthew Morgan; Alex Cuthbert, Rey Lee-Lo, Steven Shingler, Blaine Scully (capt); Gareth Anscombe, Tomos Williams; Corey Domachowski, Kristian Dacey, Anton Peikrishvili, George Earle, Jarrad Hoeata, Macauley Cook, Josh Navidi, Nick Williams. Replacements: Matthew Rees, Gethin Jenkins, Scott Andrews, Sion Bennett, Ellis Jenkins, Lloyd Williams, Willis Halaholo, Tom James. Referee: George Clancy (Ireland) Assistant referees: Matteo Liperini (Italy), Richard Kerr Ireland).

Summary: Leinster resisted a spirited Cardiff Blues revival to strengthen their position at the top of the Pro12 table.