Foredowne Boarding Kennel is facing allegations about how dogs, seized by Devon and Cornwall Police and placed there, were kept without exercise. The licensing authority, Teignbridge Council, said it was investigating. The kennel said it was staffed by "animal lovers who work tirelessly to care and rehabilitate the dogs". The RSPCA announced on Friday it had agreed with the Devon and Cornwall Police force's request to review the way in which dogs seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 were cared for in kennels. Whistleblowers have made a series of allegations about dogs being put in 3ft by 9ft cages and then, due to safety concerns, not exercised. These include Stella, who had been caged for nearly two years, and Vinnie, a Rottweiler who whistleblowers said had also not been exercised. The BBC has also been told that three puppies, brought in at 11-weeks old, were briefly walked before being denied exercise. Further claims have been made that stray dogs brought in by local councils were also denied exercise. Devon and Cornwall Police are understood to have used the kennels to place a number of seized dogs but said since 2012 they had only instructed staff not to exercise four of these. However, current and former members of staff have said as many as 20 dogs had 'Do Not Enter' signs on their cages. Former kennel manager David Clark said in the three years he worked there he did not see those dogs exercised. A spokesman for the kennels said: "The puppies were walked regularly, as part of their kennel enrichment activities. However, we carry out regular risk assessments, and for these particular dogs, as they came into maturity they started to show signs of aggression. "We did have to stop the walks during the final few weeks of their stay with us. "One member of staff was bitten and, of course, we do have to take into account the breed characteristics of their parents, both very dangerous dogs." The spokesman said the kennels had cared for many dogs over the years, and had "an excellent working relationship with Devon and Cornwall Police". The spokesman said: "We are animal lovers and work tirelessly to care and rehabilitate the dogs that come to us from the police, but unfortunately sometimes the risks are too great. "We would of course welcome and fully support any investigation by the council or RSPCA. We are confident that we have abided by all the relevant rules and regulations." A spokeswoman for Teignbridge District Council said: "We take all complaints of animal welfare seriously and will be carrying out an investigation into the specific allegations that have been made." Pit bulls Smokey and Lola were seized by police from the same owner over suspicions that the dogs were trained to attack. Their three puppies were seized at the same time. Mr Clark said: "The three pit bull terrier pups came in at 11 weeks. They were initially exercised before deteriorating so much they were deemed unsafe. "The police were informed and they went on to do at least

Summary: A kennel used by police and local councils to house stray and seized dogs is facing two reviews into its treatment of animals.


Andrew Sleat, 43, of Blackfold Road, Crawley, was also fined Â£300 at Crawley Magistrates' Court after he was convicted of drinking and driving. About 20 people were evacuated from their homes after the crash in Ardingly High Street on 14 November. Sleat's Ford Mondeo also damaged three cars in the village.

Summary: A man has been disqualified from driving for 22 months after he crashed his car into a house in West Sussex and caused a gas leak.


The Aurora Australis had broken free of its mooring lines on Wednesday following a severe blizzard. The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) said a barge ferried the expedition members to the Mawson research station after weather conditions improved. Thirty-one crew members remain onboard to refloat the vessel. The AAD said the refloating process, where the crew will attempt to move the ship off the rocks, would take several hours, and that afterwards the ship would be taken to a nearby sheltered area for inspections. The vessel incurred a small breach in the hull when it ran aground, which the AAD said poses no risk to the ship's stability or to the environment. It added there was no fuel spilled so far. The Aurora Australis left Hobart in Tasmania on 11 January and carried out marine science research around the Kerguelen Plateau, a submerged continent that extends for 2,200km (1,365 miles), before arriving at Mawson on Saturday. It broke free of mooring lines at 09:15 local time (04:15 GMT) on Wednesday, amid winds of more than 130kph (80mph), and ran aground at West Arm in Horseshoe Harbour. It was also scheduled to pick up another group of expedition members from Davis research station. The AAD said on Friday that this group would now be flown to Casey research station, and then flown home in coming days. The Aurora Australis, which is 95m long and weighs 3,911 tonnes, was launched in 1989 and is capable of breaking ice that is up to 1.2m thick. The ship is designed to cope with heavy seas and contains laboratories that are used for biological, oceanographical and meteorological research. It also has a gym, library and recreation areas.

Summary: Thirty-seven people stranded on Australia's flagship icebreaker, which ran aground in Antarctica, have been rescued, authorities said.


Posting on Facebook, the comic said his dad was out of work after losing his job at the local crown court. He asked for help for his "proud legend" of a dad to "keep out of the house and his brain busy for a few quid a week". His followers have suggested working in security and driving lorries. Jason Manford turned to Facebook after he said his dad "couldn't even get a job cleaning floors at Aldi". He said he was "absolutely crazy watching people close to me trying to get jobs". His fans were quick to reply - one suggested there were jobs at Manchester Airport, while others had more creative options. One offered Mr Manford senior the chance to help out at his allotment (unpaid) while another suggested he could spend time at an indie bookshop she planned to open in Stockport, where there would be "great music, good books and decent coffee". One follower replied saying she was a recruiter for a nearby landscaping company and might be able to help. Many of the replies to the post highlighted the problems of older people finding work. Age UK's spokesperson, Caroline Abrahams said employers shouldn't ignore the older workforce. "Knowledge, talent and ambition don't disappear because people reach a certain age, so it is very disappointing that older workers face so many ageist barriers in the workplace. "We are all living longer and working lives are extending - by 2020 State Pension age will be 66 for everyone, and many of us will either need or want to continue working. 'It doesn't make economic sense to ignore the wealth of skills and experience that they [older people] have built up over their careers."

Summary: Comedian Jason Manford has turned to social media to try to find his dad a job.


Magistrate Alicia G Rosenburg signed a seizure warrant for the "fingerprint on iPhone device" of Paytsar Bkhchadzhyan, of Los Angeles, on 25 February, while she was in police custody. It authorised officers to "depress" her fingerprints on the sensor. Campaigners say making suspects decrypt their phones means they are testifying against themselves, which contravenes the US constitution's fifth amendment. Apple's Touch ID system is one of two ways to unlock the encrypted contents of an iPhone - the other being to input the passcode. But the fingerprint can be used only within 48 hours of the phone being locked. It has been argued that while a passcode is "contents of the mind", and thus protected under the fifth amendment, a fingerprint is physical evidence, and can be treated like a blood sample or prints recovered from a crime scene. University of Dayton law professor Susan Brenner said smartphones contained a great deal of personal information and "a lot of that could be incriminating". "By showing you opened the phone, you showed that you have control over it," she said. "It is the same as if she went home and pulled out paper documents - she has produced it." If a person could not refuse to put their finger on a biometric reader to decrypt data for the government, "then encryption really isn't worth much", said Prof Brenner. "The result would be we would create content at our peril, as we would have no way to secure it from state investigators." Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, a man remains in jail for refusing to decrypt two hard drives investigators suspect contain indecent images of children. In that case, the Electronic Frontier Foundation campaign group said compelling suspects to decrypt data violated fifth amendment rights. "Complying with the order would communicate facts that are not foregone conclusions already known to the government," it said.

Summary: A US court has made a woman unlock her iPhone with her fingerprint.


Some residents of James Turner Street in Birmingham complained that they had been misled before appearing on the programme. Producers of the reality television show have denied that. Now, one charity which accused the makers of misrepresenting residents has offered a solution: a self-defence kit against unwanted advances. Oasis, a community and education charity, runs the primary school in Birmingham where Benefits Street was filmed. Reverend Steve Chalke, who founded Oasis, said that other communities have approached them asking for advice on what to do if they get attention from reality TV producers. He said: "We can't proactively defend every community in the country. "However, we believe that the new self-defence kit will give people the chance to benefit from what we've learnt." The kit, which is on its website, contains advice on how to discourage television producers. It also has what it calls a "decoder" to translate what a producer might really mean if they describe the programme they want to make. Despite more than 900 complaints, watchdog Ofcom ruled that Channel 4 did not breach the broadcasting code. A second series is thought to be under way in Teesside. A Channel 4 spokesperson said: "We are always transparent and clear with residents in the extensive briefings that are given pre-filming and operate highly robust duty of care protocols for contributors which were praised by the regulator Ofcom as 'demonstrating best practice'. "Filming of the second series recently began in Stockton-On-Tees, many months after transmission of the first and the subsequent media reaction, so residents were already familiar with the nature and profile of the programme. "The majority of them have been happy to co-operate and support filming, even in the face of external pressure put on them by vested interests outside of the street." Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: Despite being a ratings winner for Channel 4, Benefits Street came with its fair share of complaints.


The England skipper hit a run-a-ball 92 at Headingley, with James Taylor and Ben Stokes both scoring 41. David Willey had earlier reduced Australia to 30-3 with the new ball before they recovered to post 299-7. Glenn Maxwell, who was dropped on 6 and 35, top-scored with 85 off 64 balls. The Australia all-rounder also took two stunning catches but his efforts were not enough to prevent England overhauling a score of 300 or more for only the fourth time in their one-day international history. Their previous best ODI run-chase against Australia was 270-4 at Lord's in 1997. It was England's second successive victory, after they also won at Old Trafford on Tuesday, and means the hosts can still send Australia home defeated across all formats after they won the Ashes 3-2 and the solitary Twenty20 international by five runs. Morgan anchored England's run-chase perfectly with his eighth score of 50 or more in his last nine innings. Jason Roy and Taylor had shared a first-wicket partnership of 72 off 53 balls but England's progress stalled when both were dismissed in quick succession. Morgan, however, slowly rebuilt the innings as he took 40 balls to score his first 20 runs before slowly accelerating. He hit John Hastings for a straight six which landed on the roof of the adjacent rugby stadium as he thumped eight fours and two maximums before being caught at backward point by Maxwell's stunning one-handed catch. Although Morgan appeared disappointed not to have finished the job, his brilliant innings took England to 238-5 with more than 10 overs remaining. Some big hitting from Liam Plunkett and Willey, plus a steady hand from Moeen Ali, saw England home with 10 balls to spare. Morgan is the highest scorer in the series but only just ahead of Taylor, who followed up his century at Old Trafford with a counter-attacking 41 off 42 balls. He hit eight boundaries in his innings - compared to just five in his career-best 101 in Manchester earlier this week - and displayed a different side to his game before chasing a ball down the leg side and being acrobatically caught by Matthew Wade. Taking on the fast bowlers, he was particularly strong through the off side as he cut and drove impressively to seize the early initiative back from Australia following the early loss of Alex Hales for a two-ball duck. Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes Taylor has now done enough to justify selection on the tour of the UAE to play Pakistan next month. "I think they've got to take him," said Vaughan. "Taylor plays spin differently to many England players, using his feet well. "He hasn't faced brilliant spin in this series, but he's played it in a good fashion, and he's looked good against the quick bowlers. He's read situations well, and that's what he'd have to do at five in Test cricket." Willey, who will play for Yorkshire next season after deciding to leave Northants this summer, was superb with the new ball in the absence of the injured Chris

Summary: Eoin Morgan inspired England to their best one-day international run chase against Australia as they levelled the five-match series to set up a decider at Old Trafford on Sunday.


The away side had the first chance of note, but Joe Healy sent his long-range thunderbolt wide 12 minutes in before Andy Cook found the side netting from Liam Ridehalgh's cross at the other end. Rovers were awarded a penalty three minutes after the break when Connor Jennings was brought down in the box but James Norwood failed to convert as former Brighton goalkeeper Mitch Walker denied him an opener. Tranmere's pressure finally paid off as they broke the deadlock in the 68th minute when substitute Stockton found space at the far post and got his head on the end of Ridehalgh's free-kick to hand his side their third straight win. Match report supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Tranmere Rovers 1, Dover Athletic 0. Second Half ends, Tranmere Rovers 1, Dover Athletic 0. Andy Mangan (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card. Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Adam Mekki replaces Connor Jennings. Lee Vaughan (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card. Liam Ridehalgh (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card. Connor Jennings (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card. Substitution, Dover Athletic. Ross Lafayette replaces Moses Emmanuel. Goal! Tranmere Rovers 1, Dover Athletic 0. Cole Stockton (Tranmere Rovers). Aswad Thomas (Dover Athletic) is shown the yellow card. Substitution, Dover Athletic. Sam Magri replaces James Hurst. Substitution, Dover Athletic. Aswad Thomas replaces Loui Fazackerley. Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Andy Mangan replaces James Norwood. Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Cole Stockton replaces Andy Cook. Second Half begins Tranmere Rovers 0, Dover Athletic 0. First Half ends, Tranmere Rovers 0, Dover Athletic 0. Andy Cook (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card. James Hurst (Dover Athletic) is shown the yellow card. Joe Healy (Dover Athletic) is shown the yellow card. First Half begins. Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Summary: Cole Stockton's second-half header proved enough as Tranmere beat Dover at Prenton Park to move level on points with National League leaders Lincoln.


Although 14 candidates are contesting the election, these two men are the frontrunners with most eyes on them. The elections in Africa's biggest oil producer come at a politically sensitive time, with the rise of Islamist group Boko Haram in the north-east meaning security is at the centre of the campaigns for votes. Nigerians discuss their experience of the election campaign with the BBC and say whom they plan to support. I am voting APC this time, though I voted People's Democractic Party (PDP) in the last presidential election. This is because PDP has been in power for over 15 years and we haven't really progressed. Our leaders need to understand Nigerians decide who leads them. I have no sympathy for any political party. I simply want the best for my country. We have tried PDP and they have failed. Now is time for change. Nigeria has abundant resources (human and natural) to be amongst the world's greatest nations. We need a compassionate, visionary, strong-willed leader to lead us to our rightful place. Kill corruption and Nigeria will not only live but prosper. Buhari is certainly not the "Messiah" but he surely can be the forerunner. He can help lay the right foundations for a new corrupt-free Nigeria. I'm supporting President Goodluck Ebel Jonathan because he is a true democrat. He is building institutions in Nigeria and giving them the free hand to tell between good and evil. He is a true Nigerian - patriotic and loyal. No past leader compares to GEJ in democracy, performance and transformation. I am not voting because of the candidates. They don't meet my standards. Corruption is the biggest problem in the country. Goodluck Jonathan is weak because there is a lot of corruption in the land and he hasn't confronted it. Muhammadu Buhari could not deal with it in my opinion - he doesn't have enough brains. I would prefer a balance of 50% ability to fight corruption and 50% ability to handle the economy. The other guys aren't popular, the more well-known candidates over-shadow them. People are eager and are waiting to see what happens. This election is divided. Now people don't see themselves as Nigerian but rather by their ethnic group.

Summary: Nigeria's presidential elections, taking place this Saturday, will see a showdown between incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan and former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) party.


Haydn Harwood, 33, says the black spiders are in "every nook and cranny" of the outside walls of his house and garage in Llanedeyrn. He said his wife, Kayleigh, and any family members who visit are afraid of venturing into the garden. Tube spiders are one of the UK's largest, with bodies up 2.2cm (0.9in), with green iridescence on their jaws. Mr Harwood first spotted the colony at his end-of-terrace home a year ago. He said: "They are nocturnal creatures so I hadn't seen them until one night when I was outside having a cigarette because I am not allowed to smoke in the house. "I saw something move, went in and got a flashlight and saw them all in the cracks of the walls. They were in the eaves, all along the back wall, down the side of the house and under the kitchen window. "It is a bit of worry for our pets. "We have two cats and a Chihuahua and it would be terrible if they got bitten by them. Tube web spiders - Segestria florentina He asked a friend for help to exterminate them but within three months the colony had returned. Mr Harwood said he has asked Cardiff council for help. Experts say the spiders originated in the Mediterranean and north Africa and made their way to Britain on cargo ships. They believe the spiders are now able survive and spread because of the UK's increasingly mild climate.

Summary: Hundreds of green-fanged tube web spiders have taken over the back garden of a family home in Cardiff.


The bung was left in place after the procedure at Northampton General Hospital. A report which went before the hospital's public trust board said the patient was discharged home and the bung fell out four days later. The hospital has apologised for the incident and said it had learned from the error. It was one of two "never events" to happen at the hospital in Cliftonville in 2016. A hospital spokesman said details could not be given of the second incident - that happened in January - due to confidentiality reasons but it was described as "wrong site surgery" in July's report. The spokesman said: "Almost 80,000 procedures are performed annually by our medical and nursing staff. "We are committed to providing each and every one of our patients with a high level of safe care and are deeply sorry that, in these two cases, a vital aspect of the care provided fell short of the standard we would expect. "We don't underestimate the effect of a never event on our patients and our staff. That is why we believe we need to openly tackle these issues on the rare occasions they occur. "We have undertaken thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding each of these never events and reported them to the Care Quality Commission, NHS England and our commissioners. "As a result of our investigations we have improved our theatre reporting and recording systems."

Summary: Surgical staff left medical equipment in a patient undergoing a hysterectomy at a hospital in Northamptonshire.


Vicente del Bosque's European champions had 64% possession in Alicante, as full-back Mario Gaspar scored a stunning acrobatic goal. "I thought the result flattered them, even though they had a lot of the ball," said centre-back Cahill. England's friendly against France on Tuesday goes ahead after the terrorist attacks which took place in Paris. Read more: Cahill continued: "For 70 minutes, I thought we were well in the game but goals change games. It was a special goal and it opened it up. We knew it was going to be tough and knew the ability they had." It was a first defeat since the 2014 World Cup for England, who went through Euro 2016 qualifying with a 100% record. "People need to stay patient," said Tottenham striker Harry Kane. "We're not going to win every game. We're playing these teams for a reason, to get experience. "We've got to stay confident. We know what we want to do and what we want to achieve."

Summary: Defender Gary Cahill believes England were not outclassed in their 2-0 friendly defeat by Spain on Friday.


Hawick Knitwear, which employs more than 230 staff, has also increased its production of sweaters to meet demand. Production has been boosted by better than expected sales of the Hawick Knitwear-branded range which launched in January. The company, which dates back to 1874, was bought by managing director Benny Hartop in November last year. As well as the new range, the firm has seen growth of its longer-established business of supplying customers who sell the garments under their private labels. In Europe, Hawick Knitwear sells into Sweden, Finland, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy and Spain. Markets outside Europe include the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Japan. The knitwear firm has increased its production to 9,500 sweaters each week, from about 7,500 last year, to keep up with demand. Mr Hartop said: "The increase in production is in direct response to a surge in orders from both home and abroad for our private label clients and now for our own brand too. "There will always be challenges but thankfully our future is looking very good and this is a testament to the dedicated staff working at all levels of the business. "I have no doubt this success will continue for us into the future."

Summary: A Borders textile firm has announced a 20% increase in its turnover, to Â£8m a year, in its annual accounts.


The 67-year-old was attacked outside his Gateshead home on 25 January and suffered a broken collar bone. Beautician Katie Cutler, 21, began a campaign to raise £500 but the target was quickly smashed. A 25-year-old man has been charged with intent to rob and will appear at Newcastle Crown Court on 24 February. Mr Barnes and Ms Cutler had not met before she started the campaign but say they have since struck up a firm friendship. He intends to use the money to buy a new home as he does not want to return to the area where he was attacked. Mr Barnes has lived with disabilities from birth after his mother contracted German measles when she was pregnant. He is visually impaired and stands 4ft 6in (1.21m) tall. He said: "I've always wanted to do other things that I've found difficult with having my eyesight problem but she seems to have opened doors and I might be able to do it now. It's sinking in." According to the Go Fund Me site's terms and conditions, 7.4% is deducted from the total donation in administration and processing fees and 20p is deducted from each individual donation, equivalent to £29,389.20 from the £330,135 raised for Mr Barnes. A gala ball at Newcastle's Assembly Rooms will stage another presentation ceremony on Friday. The event is by invitation only but 150 tickets were put on public sale, at a cost of £10 each.

Summary: Disabled mugging victim Alan Barnes has been presented with more than £300,000, raised through online donations.


She said she was "so proud and excited" about her new role, describing it as "a dream come true". Terry, who has performed at the Globe in As You Like It, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Love's Labour's Lost, will take over from Emma Rice in April 2018. Terry won an Olivier award for her performance in Tribes at the Royal Court in 2010. She also wrote and starred in the Sky One series The Cafe, with Ralf Little. Neil Constable, chief executive of Shakespeare's Globe, said: "Audiences have loved her sparkling and intelligent performances on our stage over the years - now they will have the opportunity to see her fresh artistic vision come to life as she moves into a new phase of her impressive career." Terry most recently starred as the king in Henry V at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, and as Grace in Katie Mitchell's production of Cleansed for the National Theatre. The actor-manager is a role as old as the theatre itself, and is a tried and tested practice at the Globe - with Mark Rylance combining the roles with considerable success during his stint as its artistic director. There is no obvious reason why an intelligent and versatile actress such as Michelle Terry, who is immersed in Shakespeare and the Globe, shouldn't make a success of it too. This is as long as she is free to pursue her creative vision without unwelcome intrusion from a board who made a complete hash of the Rice era. The news comes following the controversial announcement of Rice's departure. She is leaving after the Globe's board decided her methods were not authentic enough. Rice took charge of the London theatre in January 2016 but has come in for fierce criticism, including for her use of sound and lighting technology. Earlier this year Rice wrote an open letter to her successor, in which she claimed the board had sought to impose "a new set of rules that I did not sign up to and could not stand by". Rice is now launching a new theatre company at London's Old Vic. The Globe, which opened in 1997, is a reconstruction of a Shakespearean theatre on London's Southbank. 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: Actress and writer Michelle Terry has been named as the incoming director of Shakespeare's Globe theatre.


Media playback is not supported on this device Webber led after the final pit stops and the drivers were told to hold position to the end of the race but Vettel passed Webber after a tussle with 13 laps to go. Vettel has since apologised for the incident. Media playback is not supported on this device Lewis Hamilton took third ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg, who obeyed an order to stay behind. Ferrari's Fernando Alonso crashed on the second lap after breaking his front wing. The Spaniard's team-mate Felipe Massa took fifth, fighting past the Lotus cars of Romain Grosjean and Kimi Raikkonen in the closing laps after the Lotus team's gamble to try to do only three pit stops rather than four failed. Grosjean finished sixth ahead of Raikkonen, who won the first race in Australia last weekend. McLaren's Jenson Button was on for a points-scoring finish, possibly in fifth place, before he was sent on his way from a pit stop with a loose front wheel. The Sauber of Nico Hulkenberg took eighth ahead of McLaren's Sergio Perez, with Toro Rosso's Jean-Eric Vergne 10th. It was a race full of drama as the intra-team battles at Red Bull and Mercedes played out live. "The Malaysian Grand Prix team orders controversy at Red Bull is only the latest episode of a long-running drama between Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. "It goes right back to 2010, when the two crashed while Vettel tried to pass Webber for the lead of the Turkish Grand Prix. "Since then, there has been a litany of further incidents at the team as the two men, both intensely determined and tough but very different in other ways, have battled for supremacy. "Adding spice to it is Webber's belief that, while they profess to allow them to battle it out on the track, the team is more behind Vettel than him. "The belief - widely shared within F1 - is founded on the way the team have responded to the various situations between their drivers. "In their battle in Malaysia there may even have been a bit of residual revenge on Vettel's part - the German and his champion at Red Bull, motorsport chief Helmet Marko, felt Webber was obstructive in last season's title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix." The battle between the Red Bulls was resolved in an intense scrap as Webber rejoined from his final pit stop. Vettel was warned by team boss Christian Horner that he was being "silly" but the two then battled wheel-to-wheel around Turns One and Two onto Turn Four, where Webber appeared finally to yield to his team-mate despite having the inside line. Webber said: "After the last stop the team told me the race was over and we turned the engines down and go to the end. The team made their decision. Seb made his own decision and he will have protection as usual." Vettel was told over the radio after the race: "Good job, Seb. Looks like you wanted it bad enough. Still you've got some explaining to do." Webber

Summary: Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel ignored team orders in the Malaysian GP to win an intense battle with Mark Webber.


The stricken robot, made by Knightscope, was spotted by passers-by whose photos of the aftermath quickly went viral on social media. For some, the incident seemed to sum up the state of 21st Century technology. "We were promised flying cars, instead we got suicidal robots," wrote one worker from the building on Twitter. "Steps are our best defence against the Robopocalypse," commented Peter Singer - author of Wired for War, a book about military robotics. It is not the first accident involving Knightscope's patrolling robots, which are equipped with various instruments - including face-recognition systems, high-definition video capture, infrared and ultrasonic sensors. Last year, a 16-month-old toddler was run over by one of the autonomous devices in a Silicon Valley shopping centre. And earlier this year, a Californian man was arrested after attacking a Knightscope robot. The man, who was drunk at the time of the incident, later said he wanted to "test" the machine, according to Knightscope.

Summary: A security robot in Washington DC suffered a watery demise after falling into a fountain by an office building.


Frenchman Christophe Borgye's remains were found at a property in Ellesmere Port, Merseyside, in 2013 - four years after he was reported missing. Manuel Wagner, 29, has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to a minimum jail term of 16 years following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court. Two other men were convicted in 2014. Mr Borgye, 36, was killed in May 2009 and buried in the outbuilding of the house he shared with German national Wagner and fellow Frenchmen Sebastian Bendou and Dominik Kocher. Bendou contacted Cheshire Police in May 2013 and led officers to Mr Borgye's body, which was wrapped in tarpaulin and encased in thick concrete. Officers said a low brick wall had been built inside the outhouse with three layers of concrete placed over the body. A post-mortem examination found My Borgye died from hammer blows to the head. He had been reported missing by a work colleague, but after launching an investigation police said they believed he had left the country. Det Sgt Steve Currie said the case had been "complicated" and "devastating" for Mr Borgye's family, but added "the final jigsaw piece in this shocking crime is now in place". Wagner was previously found not guilty of assisting an offender and preventing a lawful burial. However, was re-arrested in 2015 when new evidence came to light. Bendou, now 39, and Kocher, now 38, were given life sentences for murder with minimum terms of 14 and 23 years respectively in 2014.

Summary: A third man has been jailed for murdering a flight attendant who was bludgeoned with a hammer and buried in a concrete tomb.


Rovers made a positive start and took the lead in the seventh minute thanks to Liam Noble's deflected free-kick, but the hosts were soon back on level terms. Miller was in the right place to convert a cross from Aswad Thomas, and the striker added a second early in the second half with a coolly-taken penalty. The see-saw nature of the contest continued as Rovers equalised through Rhys Murphy before Ross Lafayette restored Dover's advantage with a smart finish in the 68th minute. Christian Doidge looked to have rescued a point for the visitors in the 85th minute, but there was still time for Miller to complete his treble and clinch victory with a fine strike. Report supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Dover Athletic 4, Forest Green Rovers 3. Liam Noble (Forest Green Rovers) is shown the yellow card. Second Half ends, Dover Athletic 4, Forest Green Rovers 3. Charlie Clough (Forest Green Rovers) is shown the yellow card. Goal! Dover Athletic 4, Forest Green Rovers 3. Ricky Miller (Dover Athletic). Goal! Dover Athletic 3, Forest Green Rovers 3. Christian Doidge (Forest Green Rovers). Substitution, Dover Athletic. Loui Fazackerley replaces Sammy Moore. Substitution, Forest Green Rovers. Kieffer Moore replaces Rhys Murphy. Substitution, Forest Green Rovers. Elliott Frear replaces Drissa Traoré. Substitution, Dover Athletic. Tyrone Sterling replaces Sam Magri. Goal! Dover Athletic 3, Forest Green Rovers 2. Ross Lafayette (Dover Athletic). Substitution, Forest Green Rovers. Christian Doidge replaces Matt Tubbs. Aswad Thomas (Dover Athletic) is shown the yellow card. Goal! Dover Athletic 2, Forest Green Rovers 2. Rhys Murphy (Forest Green Rovers). Goal! Dover Athletic 2, Forest Green Rovers 1. Ricky Miller (Dover Athletic) converts the penalty with a. Second Half begins Dover Athletic 1, Forest Green Rovers 1. First Half ends, Dover Athletic 1, Forest Green Rovers 1. Dale Bennett (Forest Green Rovers) is shown the yellow card. Drissa Traoré (Forest Green Rovers) is shown the yellow card. Aarran Racine (Forest Green Rovers) is shown the yellow card. Goal! Dover Athletic 1, Forest Green Rovers 1. Ricky Miller (Dover Athletic). Goal! Dover Athletic 0, Forest Green Rovers 1. Liam Noble (Forest Green Rovers). First Half begins. Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Summary: Ricky Miller scored a superb hat-trick as Dover made it two wins on the bounce with a thrilling victory over National League leaders Forest Green.


The victim, named by police as Ali Nasrollahi, 22, was found collapsed in Barnet on Tuesday afternoon. Mr Nasrollahi, who was found at the junction of Woodside Grange Road and Grangeway, was treated by paramedics for a single stab wound but died soon after arriving at hospital. Police have launched a murder inquiry and have appealed for witnesses to come forward. No arrests have been made. Det Insp Julie Willats said: "We know that the victim had driven to Woodside Grange Road with one of his friends and met up with another friend, who had also driven there. "At some stage, the victim interacted with a group of up to four suspects, during that interaction we believe he was stabbed. "The group of suspects then ran off down Grangeway and into an alleyway that leads on to Woodside Avenue." The victim's friend Mohamed Musalam said: "I'm shocked... I had to call 10 people to confirm because it was just unreal. "He didn't deserve it at all, he wasn't that sort of a person where he hangs around with the wrong crowd or anything like that. "He was a happy guy, the sort of guy that comes into a group and makes everyone laugh. I am heartbroken." Officers are carrying out a forensic search in the area.

Summary: A man has been stabbed to death in a street in north London.


He said that Mrs Clinton would put liberal justices on the Supreme Court if she wins the presidency in November, threatening gun ownership rights. Speaking at a rally in North Carolina, Mr Trump hinted that gun rights advocates could stop her taking power. That sparked an online backlash, many accusing him of inciting violence. He replied that he was only urging gun rights supporters to vote in large numbers. The remarks that sparked the firestorm were made at a rally in Wilmington on Tuesday afternoon. The Republican presidential nominee said of his Democratic opponent: "Hillary wants to abolish, essentially abolish the Second Amendment. By the way, and if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks. "But the Second Amendment people, maybe there is, I don't know." The Second Amendment enshrines the right to bear arms in the US Constitution. A man sitting behind Mr Trump as he made the remarks assumed a look of disbelief as he heard them. Once again, Donald Trump's off-the-cuff style of speaking during his rallies has set the presidential campaign ablaze. The Republican nominee said that gun rights advocates could do something about Mrs Clinton after she gets elected and tries to appoint judges. What could that be? His campaign's explanation that they would organise and vote simply doesn't track. In a political environment where Trump supporters chant "lock her up", say Mrs Clinton should face a firing squad or worse, the Republican candidate's open-to-interpretation remarks likely throw gasoline onto a smouldering fire. Americans often complain about the programmed nature of their politicians. Trump's faithful, in particular, deride polished candidates with their considered answers. There's a reason why those seeking the presidency are exceedingly cautious about what they say. Every word is closely parsed, both in the US and around the world. A verbal misstep can be devastating. Mr Trump ignores these rules. And as his poll numbers sink, he and his campaign are taking on a bunker mentality. The media are biased, the elections could be rigged, the polls are skewed, and Mrs Clinton is an unstable menace. It's Trump v the world. And it's only August. Twitter users were quick to respond to Mr Trump's comments, criticising the Republican nominee for appearing to encourage gun violence. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy said that "unstable people" who hate Mrs Clinton could respond. Robby Mook, Mrs Clinton's campaign manager, said "what Trump is saying is dangerous". But Mr Trump was quick to respond, tweeting that he was referring to the political power of gun rights advocates. His campaign said: "Second Amendment people have amazing spirit and are tremendously unified, which gives them great political power." "And this year, they will be voting in record numbers, and it won't be for Hillary Clinton, it will be for Donald Trump." And former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani backed Mr Trump, saying it clearly was not a threat but the press was involved in a "conspiracy to elect Hillary Clinton". Some Trump supporters leaving the rally in Wilmington told CNN they were not concerned by the

Summary: Republican Donald Trump has sparked anger by appearing to suggest his supporters could stop his rival Hillary Clinton by exercising their gun rights.


She will talk about her life outside of politics, including television appearances on Strictly Come Dancing and Doctor Who. Former Corries musician Ronnie Browne, along with authors Christopher Brookmyre and Lesley Riddoch, will also be festival guests. The 12th annual event will be held from 1-6 September.

Summary: Former Conservative politician Ann Widdecombe will headline this year's Nairn Book and Arts Festival.


The body of Omar Omran was found at an apartment in the Riverside complex, Kimmage, on Monday evening. He had been stabbed to death. His mother Maha Al Adheem, a doctor who is originally from Iraq, appeared at Dublin District Court on Thursday. The 42 year old was remanded in custody until next week. During the hearing, a detective sergeant gave evidence of the arrest. He said that about 45 minutes after she was charged, Maha Al Adheem said: "Yes it was my knife. Yes it was my hand. "It was not me. It was the power."

Summary: A woman has appeared in court in the Republic of Ireland charged with the murder of her three-year-old son at their Dublin home earlier this week.


Arsenal beat Notts County in the last eight on Friday, the same side they overcame in last year's final. Manchester City, who are seven points clear at the top of WSL 1, thrashed Doncaster Belles 4-1 on Sunday. WSL 2 side London Bees will face Birmingham City in the other semi-final, with both ties to be played on the weekend of the 3-4 September.

Summary: Women's Super League leaders Manchester City Women will host holders Arsenal in the semi-finals of the Continental Cup.


The 25-year-old claimed her maiden able-bodied national title on Sunday and won team gold with England at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. But to qualify for Rio, Brown would have to switch from her favoured compound bow to the recurve, something she will "absolutely not" do. Media playback is not supported on this device "I love shooting the compound and think I still have a lot to give," she added. "Paralympic sport is my job and I have to go out there and perform well, so that's the main thing." Brown's stance is backed by ArcheryGB Paralympic head coach Michael Peart, a former world number two in the compound who swapped to recurve in 2001 but was never able to reach the same heights before his retirement earlier this year. "Going to recurve would be a major change and it would take many years of training to go from the top of one [discipline] to the top of another. I tried, and in 10 years I never got there," Peart, who narrowly missed out on selection for London 2012, told BBC Sport. "I think she has to concentrate on trying to maintain this Paralympic success and build on that stockpile of gold medals." Brown will not be able to add to the team title she won at the 2010 Commonwealths in Delhi at Glasgow 2014 after archery was left out of the programme. "It's pretty tough knowing that archery isn't going to be in Glasgow because I had such a great time in India and it was one of my first major able-bodied events," she told BBC Sport. "It's a big shame, but I think it's one of those cases where you have to focus on what you can do rather than what you can't." Brown is preparing to compete in both the able-bodied World Championships in Antalya, Turkey (29 September-6 October) and Para-archery Worlds in Bangkok, Thailand (1-7 November). Long-term, though, her focus is on further success in 2016. "I'm aiming for Rio and it should be amazing," she said. "It'll be my third Paralympics and hopefully third gold medal."

Summary: British two-time Paralympic champion Danielle Brown has ruled out attempting to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics.


The party is to set up a task force that will consider how to implement the plans - expected to be outlined at the party conference next week. Mr Corbyn told the Independent on Sunday there was "overwhelming support for a People's Railway". But the Conservatives dismissed the plan as an "ideological joyride". International Development Secretary Justine Greening warned it would waste millions of pounds of taxpayers' money at a time when the railways were enjoying record levels of investment on schemes like HS2. She told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show it was important to "get on with the plan we have in place". But shadow foreign secretary Hilary Benn told the same programme it was the Conservatives that were being "ideological" and the recently re-privatised East Coast line had shown that publicly-owned rail could work. He said Britain needed an "integrated transport system" without passengers having to buy different tickets for different lines. In other developments: Mr Corbyn has previously said the railways should be renationalised along with Royal Mail and has opposed the high speed railway line HS2. The Labour leader said: "We know there is overwhelming support from the British people for a People's Railway, better and more efficient services, proper integration and fairer fares. "On this issue, it won't work to have a nearly-but-not-quite position. Labour will commit to a clear plan for a fully integrated railway in public ownership." The incremental renationalisation policy is expected to leave around two thirds of lines privately run after the first term of a future Labour government. Its task force will also consider rail reforms such as simplified ticketing and better integration of services with other modes of transport. The Independent on Sunday said Mr Corbyn would make rail renationalisation Labour policy at the party's conference in Brighton on Sunday 27 September. Labour argues an incremental approach to renationalisation, advocated by Mr Corbyn's leadership rival Andy Burnham, would be a cost-effective solution. But Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said Labour's approach was "a backwards-looking policy which would cost billions of pounds and leave less money to spend on improving services". John Major's government split British Rail up into franchises 20 years ago. Since then the number of passengers travelling on the railways has doubled, but the public subsidy has risen.

Summary: A Labour government would renationalise the railways by regaining control of franchises as they expire, new leader Jeremy Corbyn is expected to reveal.


The Conservative peer became ill last month and spent 18 days in intensive care, he confirmed on Twitter. A spokeswoman said Lord Ashcroft was now recovering in the US and was "out of danger". The book, Call Me Dave, contains a series of allegations about the prime minister's student days. It includes claims of drug-taking and a club initiation ceremony, involving a dead pig, that Mr Cameron is said to have taken part in, but the book has been heavily criticised by allies of the prime minister. Sources have said Mr Cameron was never a member of the club in question, the Piers Gaveston Society, during his time at Oxford University. Lord Ashcroft suffered septic shock leading to renal and liver failure and heart damage, a report from Channel 5 TV in Belize reported. The report, which was played to guests at the launch event in London, said he had become unwell in Turkey on 22 September - where he had been visiting war graves to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign - the day after the Daily Mail started serialising the book. He later flew to Turks and Caicos but his condition deteriorated and on his arrival he was admitted to hospital before being rushed by air ambulance to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Lord Ashcroft, who grew up in Belize, is said to be recovering in hospital in America. At the London book launch, a speech was read out on his behalf by publisher Iain Dale. "As you will have just seen, I have been a little preoccupied for the last four weeks," he said. "I haven't of course set foot in the UK since my illness but I am reliably informed that my book has caused a bit of a stir." The former Conservative Party chairman and donor has previously admitted to having personal "beef" with Mr Cameron after not being offered a major job in the coalition government. In the book, he says Mr Cameron had been aware of his non-domiciled tax status, which was heavily criticised by Labour, in 2009. But co-author Isabel Oakeshott has insisted the book was not motivated by revenge.

Summary: Lord Ashcroft has missed the UK launch party of the controversial book he co-authored about David Cameron, after suffering liver and kidney failure.


The program - called Vital - will vote on whether to invest in a specific company or not. The firm it will be working for - Deep Knowledge Ventures - focuses on drugs for age-related diseases. It said that Vital would make its recommendations by sifting through large amounts of data. The algorithm looks at a range of data when making decisions - including financial information, clinical trials for particular drugs, intellectual property owned by the firm and previous funding. "On first sight, it looks like a futuristic idea but on reflection it is really a little bit of publicity hype," said Prof Noel Sharkey of the University of Sheffield. "A lot of companies use large data search to access what is happening on the market, then the board or trusted workers can decide on the advice. "With financial markets, algorithms are delegated with decisions. The idea of the algorithm voting is a gimmick. It is not different from the algorithm making a suggestion and the board voting on it." According to Deep Knowledge Ventures, Vital has already approved two investment decisions. The software was developed by UK-based Aging Analytics.

Summary: A venture capital firm has appointed a computer algorithm to its board of directors.


William Stuart, 10, from Etchingham, East Sussex has autism and a condition called global developmental delay (GDD) and cannot speak. His family said the stolen iPad was his only way of communicating and without it he is more isolated than ever. Sussex Police has appealed for information to help find the iPad. The theft of the device, which was loaded with communication software Proloquo, was discovered on Tuesday. Two TVs and an Xbox 360 were also stolen from the family's home in Burgh Hill. "The iPad was William's only form of communication with the outside world and with us in particular," said his father Alastair. "He is becoming more anxious and closed and is expressing his frustration in terms of anger and crying." Senior lecturer in special education Dr Amelia Roberts said that when someone with autism loses their means of communication it is a devastating change for them. "People with autism don't cope with change very well so from his perspective his world will now be turned upside down," she said.

Summary: The family of a disabled boy have spoken of their distress after burglars stole an adapted computer which they say is a lifeline for their son.


Prime Minister David Cameron announced the deal as he started a Jamaica visit. The project has been agreed to break the deadlock in negotiations over a prisoner transfer deal between the two countries. More than 600 Jamaican nationals are in UK jails but cannot be deported because of Jamaica's poor prison conditions. Officials say the foreign aid-funded deal could save taxpayers £10m a year when transfers begin in 2020. More than 300 existing offenders are expected to be sent back under the Jamaica prison scheme, which covers those sentenced to at least four years who have 18 months or more left to serve in custody. Currently they cannot be sent to Jamaica because of fears that jail conditions in the country would allow a successful challenge under human rights law. Jamaica is third highest in the list of foreign countries with nationals serving prison sentences in the UK.. Almost 70% of the Jamaicans in prison in Britain are serving sentences for violence and drug offences. The UK is contributing about 40% of the cost of building the planned jail, which would hold 1,500 people. Mr Cameron, who had been at the United Nations in New York for talks on the fight against the Islamic State group, said: "It is absolutely right that foreign criminals who break our laws are properly punished but this shouldn't be at the expense of the hard-working British taxpayer," he said. "That's why this agreement is so important. It will mean Jamaican criminals are sent back home to serve their sentences, saving the British guard of honourtaxpayer millions of pounds but still ensuring justice is done. "And it will help Jamaica by helping to provide a new prison, strengthening their criminal justice system." Mr Cameron, the first British prime minister to visit the island in 14 years, is also set to announce £300m of aid funding on infrastructure projects across the Caribbean, including roads, bridges and ports. He said the regional infrastructure fund, which will be delivered in collaboration with the Caribbean Development Bank, would help support economic growth in the Caribbean. Mr Cameron was greeted on his arrival at Kingston Airport by an honour guard and national anthems before he visited RFA Lyme Bay, the British ship currently on anti-drug smuggling and emergency relief duties in the Caribbean. He is due to finish the day by having talks with Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller and attending a reception. BBC political correspondent Carole Walker says that the PM has said he wants to improve a neglected relationship between the UK and Jamaica.

Summary: The UK is to spend £25m on building a prison in Jamaica so that foreign criminals in the UK can be sent home to serve sentences in the Caribbean.


The Northern Irishman, twice a winner of the European Tour's season-finale, stumbled to a three-over-par 75 to lie joint 55th in a 60-man field. McIlroy, 27, has never finished worse than 11th in his seven appearances at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Westwood, meanwhile, carded seven birdies and just one bogey in his 66. The 43-year-old Englishman found out earlier this week he would not be competing in the World Cup in Melbourne next week. Westwood's partner Danny Willett pulled out because of a back problem, and his place went to Chris Wood. Under tournament rules, Wood was able to select his own partner and opted for Andy Sullivan. "I'm disappointed not to be playing," said Westwood. "I can understand him picking a mate and he has picked a very good player. It is probably more to do with the rules than anything." The Tour Championship is the final event of the Race to Dubai, with four players still in with a chance of topping the European Tour Order of Merit. Henrik Stenson, holder of a course-record 25 under at the Earth Course, leads but Willett can leapfrog the Swede should he win the tournament. Willett would also top the list if he finishes second and neither Stenson nor Alex Noren win in Dubai. Noren, another Swede, needs to finish at least second and hope Stenson and Willett finish down the field. McIlroy has an outside chance which requires several permutations falling into place - including Stenson finishing no higher than 46th in the 60-man field. It took McIlroy 14 holes to register his first birdie of the day, and although he swiftly added another on the next, the four-time major winner double-bogeyed the 16th after needing two attempts - the second minus his right shoe and sock - to play from the edge of a water hazard. Westwood's former Ryder Cup partner Nicolas Colsaerts and France's Julien Quesne share second place on five under, with Sergio Garcia, Francesco Molinari and Joost Luiten a shot further back.

Summary: World number two Rory McIlroy had his worst ever round in the DP World Tour Championship to lie nine shots behind first-round leader Lee Westwood.


DUP leader, First Minister Arlene Foster, has resisted both calls to step aside and calls to resign over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. RHI is approximately £490m over budget. Sinn Féin's national chairperson Declan Kearney accused Mrs Foster and her party of "unvarnished arrogance" over the "growing political crisis". Writing in the the republican newspaper, An Phoblacht, Mr Kearney said: "It's increasingly obvious the DUP have lost the run of themselves within the northern political institutions." He repeated an earlier call by his party colleague Martin McGuinness that Mrs Foster should step aside as first minister to "allow a time-framed, comprehensive, independent investigation" into the heating scheme. The DUP leader set up the RHI scheme in 2012 when she was minister for enterprise, trade and investment. Last month she apologised for its lack of cost controls but defended her own role in the scheme. Sinn Féin and the DUP lead a power-sharing coalition government at Stormont, with the support of Justice Minister Claire Sugden, an independent MLA. However, relationships have been under increased strain as the full implications for the public purse of the botched RHI scheme have been revealed. Mr Kearney's article also criticised the DUP and its Communities Minister Paul Givan for last week's decision to withdraw funding for an Irish language bursary scheme. The Líofa (fluent) Gaeltacht bursary scheme enabled at least 100 people a year to attend summer Irish language classes in the Donegal gaeltacht. The funding cut was announced by Mr Givan's department two days before Christmas. Mr Kearney wrote: "The political process has now been dragged recklessly by the DUP, culminating with the RHI crisis towards an unprecedented tipping point. "Political institutions cease to have value when they do not reflect equality, mutual respect and parity of esteem, and have become detached from the lives of citizens they are meant to serve. "Playing fast and loose with the political process and the political institutions is unsustainable. "There are big decisions to make, and there is very little time." However, Sinn Féin was criticised by the SDLP for not supporting its call for a public inquiry into the RHI scandal. SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone said: "Surrendering the demand for a judge-led public inquiry is surrendering the need for transparency, accountability and consequences for the loss of hundreds of millions in public money. "With trust in our hard-won institutions at stake, Sinn Féin need to think very carefully on where their loyalties lie. The SDLP have been clear, only a judge-led inquiry can get to the truth of this matter."

Summary: Sinn Féin has accused the DUP of dragging the political process "towards an unprecedented tipping point" over the 'cash-for-ash' scandal.


McCann is "delighted" with the seven new faces he has signed in recent weeks, but admits it has been tough. "Identifying guys has been hard as the club really doesn't have any recruitment system behind it," he said. "It's something I'll be speaking to our managing director, John Nelms, about because it's so important." Facing his first full season as Dundee boss, McCann says recruitment is "top of the list of priorities" for any manager and he is hoping to makes strides in that area ahead of the January transfer window. "We need help," he added. "We've been chasing our tails a bit this time. We need a database so that come January, if we want to strengthen, we have a list we can choose from rather than running about crazy 24 hours a day taking calls, looking on Wyscout, looking at games." Despite the difficulty, Dundee have managed to sign striker Sofien Moussa, midfielder Glen Kamara, defender Jack Hendry, winger Randy Wolters, midfielder Roarie Deacon and striker Rory Loy. Midfielder Scott Allan has also moved to Dens Park on a season-long loan from Celtic. "It's been a real team effort between the staff this summer," McCann said. "We've all mucked in and done our homework. "You wouldn't believe the number of hours that have been put into recruitment. It's been extensive. "I'm delighted with the guys we've brought in. They offer us something we didn't have. We have two different types now in a lot of key positions." McCann hopes recent recruit Moussa will receive clearance to complete his move before Tuesday's League Cup match away to Raith Rovers. Dundee were knocked out of the competition at the group stage last season and McCann, who took over in April and was named permanent manager in June, is determined to avoid a repeat. "I don't want to use these games as a warm-up," he said. "It's important that we start building a winning mentality from the first game of the season - starting on Tuesday. "I don't think you can go into the season half-cocked. "We will give every team we face the same respect we'd show Rangers or Celtic. We will be ready."

Summary: Dundee manager Neil McCann wants to improve the club's scouting network after a difficult summer of trying to bring in players.


It's part of the show's 30th anniversary week, so two good reasons for a party. Here are some tips on how to throw the perfect bash... It may be a poor substitute for Albert Square, but choose a character to dress up as and pop down the local market to pick your outfit. Will it be Whitney, will it be Max, will it be Ian? Whoever you pick, gold hoop earnings, plastic leather jackets, fake fur and tracksuits could be on the shopping list. You won't go far wrong with a chef's apron either. Fill your basket with cheap crisps, sweets and drinks. You may not be on first name terms with the cashier, or get into a row while you're in there, but if you try really hard you may just believe you're in the Minute Mart. For the main course, it's just got to be fish and chips. In honour of the Beale family, make it plaice. Make your guests really feel like they're stepping into Albert Square. A street sign on the front door, framed pictures of the cast around the room and the EastEnders theme tune on a loop would certainly help set the mood. If you really want to push the boat out, why not create your own Queen Vic, complete with a bar, a royal sculpture and a licence above the door? No Who Killed Lucy Beale party would be complete without some sort of competition to guess who the culprit actually is. Whoever gets the killer right, gets the prize. Yay! Sure, this may just be a bit of fun but at the heart of all this is the loss of a young woman's life (sort of). Yes, she had a history of causing trouble and getting up people's noses, but do take a minute to remember Lucy Beale. RIP Lucy, never forgotten. We are in no way condoning physical violence, but come on, no EastEnders event would be complete without a bit of a verbal bust up. After the big reveal, just let all that vent up frustration out of your system. Frowning all night and generally being a bit glum could also help you get in the mood. Have fun! In true EastEnders style, after the party, head to a trendy club around the corner. Ideally, you'll know practically everyone in there and the music will be so quiet you'll hear what the bloke at the end of the bar is saying. You'll probably get into a row with whoever's serving the drinks as well. Now you're really getting into the spirit of it. If you're nursing a sore head the next morning after all that "loud music", get down to your local greasy spoon for a fry up. And hopefully it will stop you feeling like this... Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: Viewers have been guessing who did it for the last year, but on Thursday EastEnders will FINALLY reveal who killed Lucy Beale.


General Jonathan Vance, Canada's top soldier, has opened an investigation into the weekend incident and has called it "deplorable". Video from the day shows a tense exchange between the servicemen and people attending the ceremony. One claims they are members of an alt-right group called "Proud Boys". That group describes itself on Facebook as "a fraternal organisation of Western Chauvinists who will no longer apologise for creating the modern world". Among the values they cite are minimal government, anti-political correctness, closed borders, anti-racial guilt, anti-racism, glorifying the entrepreneur and venerating the housewife. In video from Saturday's confrontation, the servicemen are seen carrying Canada's former "Red Ensign" flag, which includes the Union flag and went out of official use in 1965 after being replaced by the maple leaf design. One woman is heard asking: "What caused you to feel the need to bring a British flag?" One man responds: "Because it's a British colony." "You're recognising your heritage and so are we," another says. After about 10 minutes, the group leaves the park. Gen Vance, Canada's Chief of the Defence Staff, said in a statement that he "detests any action by a Canadian Armed Forces member that is intended to show disrespect towards the very people and cultures we value in Canada". He adds: that any military member "who is not prepared to be the defender we need them to be will face severe consequences, including release from the forces". Gen Vance said the servicemen involved have been removed from active duty and that their future in the military is in doubt. A sixth armed forces member was also involved but is not under review, according to a National defence spokesperson. The First Nations ceremony held by a small group of protesters in Halifax on Canada Day was meant to mark the country's troubled history with indigenous peoples. It was held next to the statue of the city's founder, British military officer Edward Cornwallis. Halifax is in the midst of a long debate over how the city commemorates Cornwallis, who in 1749 placed a bounty on the scalps of Mi'kmaq people after they rebelled against the British.

Summary: Five members of the Canadian Armed Forces are facing possible expulsion from the military after crashing an indigenous event on Canada Day.


European Space Propulsion (ESP) Limited blamed disappointing sales for going into liquidation. Formed by Aerojet Rocketdyne in 2012, it operated from missile maker Thales UK's factory in Castlereagh. Its offices were opened by the former First Minister Peter Robinson. He had expressed delight the US company had selected Belfast as its European sales base. But it never got near its projected Â£13m annual turnover. A spokesman for the firm said: "We had high hopes, just like the Northern Ireland ministers did. "We thank them for their support but unfortunately expected sales just never materialised." As recently as December, then Economy Minister Jonathan Bell talked of ESP as having "brought significant benefits to Northern Ireland". Employee numbers never got above eight.

Summary: An American-owned aerospace firm attracted to Belfast by Invest NI and backed by the Northern Ireland Executive is ending its local operation.


Kevin McGuigan Sr was shot dead at his home at Comber Court in the Short Strand on Wednesday. Police believe two men shot him several times in the head and chest at point blank range before running off. The BBC understands the 53-year-old was one of a number of suspects in the murder of Gerard 'Jock' Davison in May. Sinn Féin has denied speculation that Provisional IRA may have been involved in his murder. The DUP said there will be "repercussions" if that is the case. Mr McGuigan, a father-of-nine, was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital but died a short time later. BBC Northern Ireland home affairs correspondent Vincent Kearney said Mr McGuigan was killed by two masked men using semi-automatic weapons in a "professional, execution-style killing". Appealing for information, the officer leading the murder investigation said the gunmen were on foot and wearing dark clothing with their faces covered. "We need to hear from anyone who has information about the events of last night, about the movements of the gunmen both leading up to and immediately after the shooting," said Det Ch Insp John McVea. Mr McGuigan had been questioned by police after the murder of Jock Davison in the Markets area of Belfast three months ago. Mr Davison, 47, was a former IRA commander and a former friend of Mr McGuigan. The IRA pair were also founding members of the paramilitary group Direct Action Against Drugs (DAAD), which killed more than a dozen alleged drug dealers. They were later involved in a feud, and Mr McGuigan was shot several times in a so-called punishment attack. It was claimed that Mr Davison gave the order for that attack on his former friend. Det Ch Insp McVea said police were "aware of speculation around a possible motive" for the murder of Mr McGuigan. The detective said that in the investigation into the murder of Mr Davison, Mr McGuigan was questioned "as a potential witness, not a suspect", and this was still the police's position. "Speculation is not helpful and is potentially dangerous," he said. "People should allow the police investigation to take its course and provide any information they have to detectives." However, the police officer did not go as far as entirely ruling him out as a suspect. "I am saying the investigation team into the murder of Jock Davison would remain open minded as to who is responsible," he told a news conference. The detective also appealed for "those with influence in the community to use all their efforts to reduce tension and appeal for calm and restraint at this very difficult time". The victim's elderly mother, Margaret McGuigan, told the BBC that her son's killers would have to live with what they had done. She added there had been "too many murders" in the area and that she hoped her son's would be the last.

Summary: A former Provisional IRA member murdered in front of his wife was shot dead in a "ruthless and premeditated killing", police have said.


Esposito was Presley's professional assistant and a member of his inner circle, known as the "Memphis Mafia". He was one of two best men at the star's wedding to Priscilla in 1967 and a pallbearer at his funeral in 1977. Esposito's daughter Cindy Bahr said he had died of natural causes in California on 23 November after suffering from dementia. The pair met while serving in the Army in 1959. When they completed their service, Esposito became Presley's assistant, a role that saw him acting as road manager when Elvis was on tour. He was a member of the so-called Memphis Mafia with Red West and Marty Lacker, and appeared in some of Presley's films, including It Happened at the World's Fair. Esposito was one of those who found Presley's body when he died at Graceland, Memphis, and broke the news of his death to Priscilla and Presley's manager Tom Parker. He went on to work as a road manager for artists including Michael Jackson and The Bee Gees. 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: Joe Esposito, a close friend and aide of Elvis Presley, has died at the age of 78.


The Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) study found 15% of people said it happened "most of the time" or "always". Nearly a quarter (23%) had gone without food at least once in the previous year. CAS said its findings showed that debt was "just a fact of life" for most people. Almost half (48%) of the 1,501 Scots who took part in the survey had been forced to borrow money or use credit to buy food. A fifth needed help to pay their rent or mortgage - a figure which jumped to 29% when it came to utility bills. The report also found that more than half (55%) of the people quizzed would be unable to pay a sudden bill of Â£100 without borrowing, using savings or cutting back on essentials. For a Â£250 bill, this rose to 69%, and for Â£1,000 it was 83%. Nearly four in 10 (38%) felt they were "living comfortably" on their income. CAS policy manager Keith Dryburgh said the study showed that debt was not just an issue for people on low incomes. He said: "Many working Scots on reasonable salaries occasionally need to borrow money to get them from one pay day to the next. "While many of these people would not regard this as a crisis situation, our research also finds that many people are vulnerable to financial shocks, like being unable to pay a sudden bill without getting into debt or using savings. "More than half of Scots are not familiar with their rights as debt consumers. "Given that debt is so pervasive in Scotland, we are keen to make sure that people know their rights in relation to debt and also know what options they have if they want to manage their finances better."

Summary: More than half of Scots have run out of money before pay day, according to a new report.


The 21-time Grand Slam champion was questioned on the issue after her 48-minute 6-2 6-0 Wimbledon semi-final victory against Elena Vesnina. Roger Federer and Andy Murray's Centre Court quarter-finals against Marin Cilic and Jo Wilfried-Tsonga lasted a combined seven hours and 11 minutes. "I don't deserve to be paid less because of my sex," said Williams, 34. The American was asked about equal pay by the media after she swept into her ninth Wimbledon title in under an hour while, on Wednesday, second seed Murray and third seed Federer were both taken to five sets. In March, male world number one Novak Djokovic said men deserved to be paid more because more people watched them. However, the 11-time Grand Slam winner apologised shortly afterwards, saying: "I don't make any differences between the genders. I am for equality in the sport." His comments followed Indian Wells tournament chief Raymond Moore saying the women's game was "riding on the coat tails" of the men's. Moore, who also said female players "should get down on their knees" in thanks to male counterparts, later resigned. "Basically my whole life I've been doing this. I haven't had a life," defending Wimbledon champion Williams said. "I would like to see people - the public, the press, other athletes in general - just realise and respect women for who they are and what we are and what we do." Wimbledon was the last Grand Slam to introduce equal pay in 2007, while the French, US and Australian Slams introduced it in 2006, 1973 and 2001 respectively. Williams will face Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber in the final on Saturday, after the German beat Venus Williams 6-4 6-4 in the other semi-final, in 72 minutes. Kerber said: "We are giving everything on court, everybody. You never know if it's two hours or, at the end, eight hours."

Summary: Serena Williams says female tennis players deserve their equal pay, in the latest debate about prize money.


And yet, according to the Islamic Society of Nevada, there are six mosques and around 30,000 Muslims in this oasis of neon. For the Islamic minority in Sin City, life is not always easy. Gazing out of a bus window at the garish lights, Talibah Abdul-Wahid, a student who also teaches pupils at the city's Masjid as Sabur mosque, is worried. As an American Muslim in a black hijab, the traditional shawl covering head but not face, she does not always find these journeys pleasant. "I get people who don't want to sit next to me, people who whisper things like, 'Does she have a bomb on her, is she going to harm us?'" she says. This week, Ms Abdul-Wahid, 19, joined fellow Muslims and members of other faiths to condemn the murders of 14 people in California, which are being investigated as an act of Islamist terrorism. Surrounded by banners proclaiming Islam's respect for America and promotion of tolerance, freedom and democracy, they talked about the violence, the backlash and about Donald Trump. The Republican presidential candidate responded to the killings in San Bernardino by proposing the suspension of all Muslim immigration to the US, a statement that sent chills up Muslim spines. Islam, said one of the speakers, Dr Zia Khan, a Las Vegas cardiologist, had once again been "tarnished and ridiculed by unscrupulous politicians". Such language, he argued, would "fan the flames of hate and lead us down the very path that our enemies want to see us go". There is a weary feeling here about the cycle of events; a violent attack followed by an expectation that the Islamic community will publicly restate a commitment to peace. At the Masjid as Sabur mosque, the imam Fateen Seifullah, thinks such an expectation is hypocritical. "It is just inconsistent," he says, "we're not mentioning it when people are being gunned down by white supremacists, by people with distorted ideologies in this country who go into the theatres, who go into the schools, who go into the abortion clinic, who went into the church." In other words, why are such killers rarely referred to as Christian extremists, even when they claim to be driven by Biblical teachings? "We would be safe if we just referred to criminals as criminals, murderers as murderers without putting religious titles on them," says Mr Seifullah who argues that Mr Trump's response to San Bernardino has "given people approval" to be racist and bigoted, "to think that it's OK to discriminate against one group of people over another." Half a century after "intense civil rights struggles," he warns, "we can go back to that. There are people who are embracing his rhetoric and that's frightening." As he spoke, across town the man himself was preparing to address supporters at a rally near his golden Trump Tower hotel complex. In the crowd, many supporters brushed off talk that the presidential hopeful was making life difficult for Muslims. "Hopefully his comments did not bring out the worst in those that might be on the fringe," said Chris Patterson,

Summary: Hard-gambling, hard-drinking, hard-living Las Vegas is not, you might think, a natural fit for Islam.


The Argentine-born film-maker died in hospital in Sao Paulo on 13 July after a heart attack, Denise Winther of Babenco's HB Films said. Kiss of the Spider Woman, a surreal prison drama, was also nominated for best picture at the Oscars, while William Hurt won best actor. Babenco also directed 1987's Ironweed with Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep. Both Nicholson and Streep were nominated for best actor and actress Oscars in the film about an alcoholic drifter. Babenco's most recent film was last year's My Hindu Friend, a film about a film director very close to death, starring Willem Dafoe. Babenco leaves his wife Barbara and daughter Janka.

Summary: Hector Babenco, the Brazilian director nominated for an Oscar for 1985's Kiss of the Spider Woman, has died aged 70.


The Clogher rider took a narrow victory over compatriot Alastair Seeley after 10 laps, with Dublin's Jack Kennedy fourth and David Allingham in sixth. Seeley is unable to score championship points onhis Spirit Moto2 machine. Farmer now lies second in the standings on 145 points, five behind Tarran Mackenzie, who has taken up Danny Kent's ride in the Moto2 MotoGP series. Allingham is third on 134 points, followed by Carrickfergus rider Andrew Irwin on 115 and Kennedy with 100. The feature Supersport event will take place on Sunday. Be Wiser Ducati pilot Glenn Irwin misses the meeting through injuries sustained in a practice crash at Knockhill but Northern Ireland riders Michael Laverty, Andy Reid and Josh Elliott will take part in Sunday's two Superbike outings. Reid has been called up to replace Davide Giugliano in the Tyco BMW team for the remainder of the season, while Elliott stands in for the injured Christian Iddon for this round. Elliott is also set to take in this weekend's Superstock 1000cc races, along with MD Racing representative Carl Phillips.

Summary: Keith Farmer followed up his double at Knockhill by winning the Supersport sprint race at Snetterton on Saturday.


Authorities believe 19 Gourma elephants have been killed for their tusks in the past month. There are estimated to be just 350-500 of the group left. Poaching has been linked in the past to rebel groups in the region, who have connections to smuggling rings. The Gourma elephants migrate around 600km (370 miles) a year to feed. Because of the sparse vegetation in northern Mali they have a long-distance migration pattern that runs into Burkina Faso and Niger. On Tuesday, Colonel Soumana Timbo of the government's nature conservation division asked MPs to provide military support to protect the species. Mr Timbo told the BBC that the small number of rangers assigned to the region were already risking their lives. "In the Gourma zone there is total insecurity. We have about 10 rangers covering about 1.25 million hectares, so it's quite insufficient," Mr Timbo said. "If we send out two rangers on a motorbike they are risking their lives. So we really need joint patrols - military and rangers - and we need to focus all our efforts on stopping this massacre." Northern Mali has been a flashpoint of conflict since Mali's independence from French rule in 1960, with the Tuareg rebels campaigning for independence or more autonomy. The region has been further destabilised by the emergence of jihadi groups including al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), which has targeted both the government and the rebels. In its own attempt to combat poaching, South Africa has appointed a panel of experts to examine the viability of a legal rhino horn trade, Levels of poaching have risen to record levels in South Africa. The country is thought to be home to around 20,000 rhinos, around 80% of the worldwide population. There were 1,215 rhinos killed in South Africa in 2014, a 21% increase on the previous year, officials say. The 21-member panel will examine whether a legal trade in rhino horn may reduce the number of animals targeted by poachers. "It is important to emphasise that South Africa has not taken a position on the issue and will not do so until the committee has completed its work and presented its findings," the environment ministry said in a statement.

Summary: A rare population of elephants in northern Mali is being targeted by poachers, threatening its survival, a wildlife official has said.


Cancer Research UK said the number of females diagnosed with the disease had climbed 97% since 1975. Although more men still die from lung cancer there has been a 40% drop in the rate among males over the same period. The charity said the figures reflected smoking trends in the UK, with the number of male smokers falling from the 1950s. It was not until two decades later that the number of female smokers began dropping significantly. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in Scotland and also the biggest killer of all the cancers, according to the charity. About 4,200 people die of the disease every year in Scotland, and about 86% of all cases are linked to tobacco. It also has one of the lowest survival rates, with more than two-thirds of patients diagnosed too late for them to be offered successful treatment. Cancer Research has called for an increased awareness of the disease and more fundraising to help fight it. Director of early diagnosis Sara Hiom said: "We need to improve awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of lung cancer and urge people - especially those at increased risk - to go to their doctor without delay if they spot any symptoms. "We know that if people go to their GP as soon as they're aware of symptoms it can make all the difference and save lives. "Look out for feeling more breathless than usual or for much of the time, a cough that has lasted longer than three weeks, an existing cough that has changed or got worse or coughing up blood. If you notice any of these or have worries about unusual changes, make an appointment to see your doctor." Claire Cameron, from Bathgate, West Lothian, lost her mother Jane Liddell to lung cancer in February 2012, aged 59. Ms Cameron, 33, said the non-smoker had suffered from a severe, persistent cough and was referred to a specialist who gave her the news. She said: "Mum was ill for such a long time and we had to push her to go back and back to the doctor as she was one of those people who didn't want to waste her doctor's time. No-one suspected lung cancer, mum wasn't a smoker. "When I look back now after all the recent TV advertising urging people with a cough to see their doctor, it all adds up. I only wish that things had been different for mum and that we had all been as aware. "I urge anyone who has even the slightest of symptoms to keep getting it checked and, if you see no improvement, keep going back to the doctor." Health Secretary Alex Neil said the Scottish government was running a high-profile campaign to encourage people to get checked early. "We are also the first country in the world to trail a new ground-breaking test to detect lung cancer earlier," he added. "If it works, it could lead to lung cancer being diagnosed, not just months, but in some cases years earlier."

Summary: Lung cancer rates in women have almost doubled in Scotland over the past 40 years, according to a charity.


They may not think they have any data worth stealing but even the smallest company can be custodian to information that represents hard cash to criminal gangs: credit card details, customers' names and addresses, or the designs vital to an innovative start-up - all have a ready criminal market. When attention grabbing headlines such as "UK suffering 1,000 attacks an hour" are reported there is a tendency to assume this as an issue only for the larger enterprises; household names that we think of as the powerhouse of our economy. However, that is a dangerous mistake to make. There is mounting evidence that small businesses could be our Achilles heel when it comes to cyber-security. And, it is these small businesses which are the foundations upon which our economy rests: destabilise them and everything else comes crashing down. Over the past 12 months a number of surveys have emerged which suggest that in excess of 60% of these small businesses have suffered some form of successful malware attack. When you realise that even basic security precautions will result in the majority of attacks "bouncing off", you begin to understand they must be quite poorly prepared for the hackers to be so successful. It's not entirely surprising that small businesses are quite so poorly defended. Someone running a small business is not necessarily going to have security as their main priority. They are typically entrepreneurs not security experts. Money is always tight and there is a natural dynamic tension between need and cost. You can see which way the tension is tending when you read in the same surveys that nearly 20% of small businesses only concern themselves with cyber-security following an intrusion. More worrying still, one report indicates that 10% of small businesses would have no way of knowing if they had been successfully attacked. Criminals also recognise that smaller businesses can often be a way of reaching onward to the larger firms. It is as true now as it ever was that the weakest part of a chain is where you should attack, and the supply chains in our modern global, hyper-connected economy are highly extended and, for larger international corporations, you can have upwards of 5,000 to 10,000 smaller suppliers inputting to your end products and services. That represents a lot of potential back doors. To date, selling security software has been akin to selling insurance. Sadly the perception is that it will "never happen to me" so smaller businesses put off what they see as a significant expense for what they see as a very remote eventuality. There is even a suggestion in some surveys that smaller businesses are tempted to use unlicensed security software, or, worse, that which they are offered for "free". Unfortunately, such software is far from a protection but is sometimes the very vehicle for carrying malicious software into the companies systems. You should use "free" software only if you are sure it is from a reputable company, and that the company which built it provides it directly. As smaller businesses feed the larger businesses,

Summary: Small businesses - those employing a few hundred people or less - are increasingly becoming the target of hackers.


Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said the impact on sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) "could not be fully mitigated". The Â£1.1bn M4 proposal would cross four SSSIs along the Gwent Levels. Welsh Government lawyers argued environmental concerns had to be balanced against other interests. The inquiry in Newport heard the scheme would mean about 105 hectares of designated land, set aside for the protection of water invertebrates, would have to be lost. The Gwent Levels' unique network of ditches, known as reens, were dug during Roman times and have since become a habitat for a range of rare species. The Welsh Government has pledged to replace lost reens with new ones. Dr Jessica Poole, of conservation body Natural Resources Wales (NRW), told the inquiry discussions between the regulator and the Welsh Government meant she was content with the proposed design of the new reens. But she said there was no guarantee they would work, and it could be some time before they supported the aquatic insects the sites are meant to conserve. Replicating a complex ecology that has developed over centuries would be "challenging", she said. NRW said the Welsh Government had not demonstrated the project would comply with its statutory duty to promote sustainable development. Should the alternative blue route, suggested by transport expert Prof Stuart Cole, be adopted - the motorway's impact on SSSI land would be "significantly reduced", Dr Poole said. But the inquiry heard several issues NRW had raised in letters responding to the project's draft plans had been addressed and it was now satisfied on matters including water quality, drainage and some protected species such as otters and bats. Morag Ellis QC, acting on behalf of the Welsh Government, said it was for Welsh ministers to balance any potential impact on SSSI land with other public interests related to the new motorway. Claiming adverse effects were "fully mitigated for" was to apply a standard not in accordance with the law, she said. She described the changes NRW had made to its initial objections after extensive discussions with Welsh Government as "a major step forward".

Summary: The scale of loss of conservation land caused by the proposed M4 relief road would be "unacceptable", a public inquiry has heard.


But the study says there is no clear evidence of academic improvement for pupils using tablet devices. The study, commissioned by education technology charity Tablets for Schools, looked at a representative sample of 671 state and independent schools. Many pupils reported that they took an internet-connected device to bed to continue social media conversations. The rapid growth of tablet computers in the classroom was one of the ways in which the study found that young people are immersed in technology at school and home. Tablets are now being used, at least to some extent, in 68% of primary and 69% of secondary schools, according to the study headed by Barbie Clarke of the Family, Kids and Youth research group. But researchers found examples of much more intensive use. In 9% of schools, there was an individual tablet device for every pupil. The highest use of tablet computers was within academy schools - much greater than in independent schools or other types of state schools. The underlying trend is for an increasing number of tablet computers in schools - among those not using them at present, 45% reported that they would soon be likely to introduce them. Between 2014 and 2016, the number of tablet computers in schools is expected to rise from about 430,000 to almost 900,000. But Dr Clarke, formerly of the University of Cambridge's education department, says it is not possible to make a definitive connection between tablet computers and improved results. Researchers cannot isolate the impact of technology as the specific cause of a rise in attainment. But Dr Clarke says head teachers reported a positive impact. And there is evidence that they help to motivate pupils who might otherwise be disengaged - and when pupils take home tablet computers it increases the involvement of families. Dr Clarke says that the role of technology is going to grow in schools. "The type of device might change, but it's not going to go away. It will almost seem ridiculous if some of them are not using technology," she said. A separate study from the National Literacy Trust and Pearson, published on Monday, suggested that touch-screen computers were particularly useful in helping boys and poorer pupils to learn to read. It showed children in poorer households were particularly likely to read on touch-screen computers rather than printed books. The study on tablet computers in schools shows how much online technology is part of everyday life for young people. Within a sample of schools where every pupil has a tablet computer, a quarter of secondary pupils described themselves as internet "addicts". About two-thirds took a computer device or smartphone to bed with them, used for social media or watching videos. Findings earlier this year from Ofcom show how tablets have spread quickly within families with children. It showed about 70% of five to 15-year-olds had access to a tablet at home. Simon Mason, head of Honywood Community School in Essex, said it was not possible to say whether results are changed by any individual factor, but he is a strong advocate of

Summary: Almost 70% of primary and secondary schools in the UK now use tablet computers, according to research.


Police were called to the A35 at Bloxworth, near Wareham, at about 09:10 BST after they were discovered by a dog walker. Tests are under way to "determine the contents" of the cigarettes and HM Revenue and Customs has been informed. Dorset Police urged anyone who may have found other packets in "unusual circumstances" to contact them. No arrests have been made.

Summary: About 34,000 cigarettes have been found in a layby in Dorset.


Leigh-Anne Mahachi, 22, was discovered at a property in Spotswood Close, in Gleadless Valley, on Tuesday, but died later in hospital. A post-mortem examination found she died from multiple stab wounds. South Yorkshire Police described her death as a "targeted attack". A 37-year-old man from Colchester, Essex, arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday, remains in police custody.

Summary: A woman stabbed to death at her home in Sheffield has been identified.


Media playback is not supported on this device "You're not wanted any more" rang around Cherry Red Records Stadium in Kingston as the home supporters put their own twist on Gerrard's decision to decline a new Liverpool contract and move to the United States next summer. Liverpool's followers were only too happy to offer the conflicting view - and no wonder after their 34-year-old captain once again dragged them out of hazardous terrain to safety almost single-handed with both goals in this 2-1 FA Cup third round win. If Gerrard needed - not that he does - to build a monument to what Liverpool will miss when he goes, this was the perfect template and left the questions hanging in the air. Gerrard's departure next May has been presented by Liverpool and the player himself as the right time for the parting of the ways. This iconic captain's future would have been carefully managed had he stayed another year, with his number of performances inevitably reduced. It seems Gerrard does not want, or indeed deserve, to close out his magnificent career with a lengthy spell of bench-warming. It is tempting to use every significant Gerrard intervention as part of the case for the prosecution to accuse Liverpool of failing to do enough to keep him - and even this superb performance should be placed in the context that it was with a middling League Two team in opposition. And would he be able to sustain this level of performance and energy, especially in a more advanced role, on a weekly basis in the Premier League into next season? Valid questions but questions Liverpool's fans were prepared to set to one side on Monday. Even now, with the credits rolling on his Liverpool career, they still have no-one like Gerrard who can give them hope when it seems lost, such as against FC Basel with his late free-kick on the night they went out of the Champions League, or here against AFC Wimbledon, when he produced yet again when matters were starting to look extremely difficult. Jordan Henderson is Gerrard's successor-in-waiting as Liverpool captain but does not yet come within light years of the impact the current incumbent has either on the field or off. He is still a developing player and personality so it is actually a tough comparison, but how can he, or indeed anyone else, follow Gerrard as a leader in battle, a figure afforded total respect (perhaps even fear when it comes to opponents) off the field or as a symbol for the fans? Whether Liverpool like it or not, this debate will run and run until the day Gerrard walks out of Anfield for the final time and perhaps even beyond - it was certainly raging on Monday night. Gerrard's former Liverpool team-mate Jamie Carragher, who feels aggrieved that the midfielder has somehow been allowed to drift away from Anfield, tweeted on his @Carra23 account: "If Gerrard was one of the new signings at 24 we'd be raving about him but we judge him at 34 against himself

Summary: When Steven Gerrard suffered a rare blemish in the middle of his latest masterclass, AFC Wimbledon's fans pounced on the topic that will dominate Liverpool's agenda between now and the day he takes his leave.