The vehicle smashed into the house in West Pennard, near Glastonbury, Somerset, after colliding with an articulated lorry on the A361. The homeowner, who was at his desk at the time of the crash on Friday morning, suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. Crews are working to remove the truck and stabilise the building. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said three vehicles - an articulated lorry, taxi and tipper truck -were involved. A spokesman said two gas cylinders had been damaged in the incident and a 50m cordon had been set up. "An urban search and rescue module has been mobilised from Exeter to stabilise the building and a structural engineer has been requested from the local authority," he said. The A361 is currently closed in both directions.

Summary: A man has been injured after a tipper truck ploughed into his cottage and ended up embedded in a wall.


Flight EZY6238 was carrying 170 passengers from Berlin to Bristol on Sunday when it was diverted to Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. "The aircraft landed routinely and was met by emergency services as per procedure and as precautionary measure only," said an Easyjet spokeswoman. She described it as a "technical issue" and apologised to those affected. As well as the pilot, some passengers reported the smell of smoke in the cabin but they were able to disembark the plane normally. Ellen Braksator wrote on Twitter: "We're all okay, there was a strong smell of smoke on flight deck and emergency landed in Schiphol. No panic." Nick Canham also tweeted: "I'm a passenger on EZY6238 Berlin-Bristol which just emergency landed in Amsterdam due to strong burning chemical smell." A replacement Easyjet aircraft was organised to carry passengers onto Bristol after a delay of three hours in Amsterdam. The airline said it was investigating to determine what caused the smoke.

Summary: An investigation is under way into a pilot's reports of cockpit smoke which led to an Easyjet flight diverting.


Jim McCafferty, 71, appeared before Belfast Magistrates' Court charged with eight counts of touching a boy under the age of 16. The crimes are alleged to have happened in Belfast between 2012 and 2015. Mr McCafferty, who previously lived in Glasgow and worked at Celtic more than 20 years ago, was arrested last December. He was also a kit man for other Scottish clubs, including Falkirk and Hibernian, before moving to Northern Ireland about seven years ago. Mr McCafferty, who now has an address at Raby Street in south Belfast, has been on remand at Maghaberry Prison amid fears for his safety. He was escorted into the dock on a walking frame for the hearing at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Dressed in a white T-shirt and and grey tracksuit bottoms, the pensioner spoke to confirm he understood the allegations against him. The judge ordered his trial to be held at Belfast Crown Court on a date to be fixed. No application for bail was made and he is expected to remain in custody until the proceedings get underway.

Summary: A former Celtic Football Club youth coach and kit man is to stand trial for alleged child sex offences.


The security forces are reported to have used tear gas against stone-throwing protesters. They also surrounded the hometown of Burhan Wani, 22, who was killed fighting Indian troops last year. Separately seven people are reported to have been killed in shelling across the Line of Control that divides Indian and Pakistani-administered Kashmir. Officials on the Pakistani side told Reuters that five people died in Indian shelling, while Indian officials say two people were killed by Pakistani fire. There has been an armed revolt in the Muslim-majority region against rule by India since 1989, although violence has waned in recent years. The disputed region is claimed by both India and Pakistan in its entirety. India blames Pakistan for fuelling the unrest, a claim denied by Islamabad. Burhan Wani is credited with reviving the image of militancy in Muslim-majority Indian-administered Kashmir, becoming a figurehead for young people. Saturday's violence started as people tried to walk to his home in Tral - where he died in a shootout with the army last July. His death led to a wave of protests during which dozens of people were killed. The Indian authorities imposed heavy restrictions in the Kashmir valley for the anniversary, stopping internet access and sealing off Tral. There have also been reports of army personnel being injured in a militant attack overnight on Friday.

Summary: Clashes have broken out in Indian-administered Kashmir on the anniversary of the killing of a militant leader.


Natalie Hemming, 31, of Alderney Avenue, Newton Leys, was reported missing on Tuesday. The man, 42, and also from Milton Keynes, was arrested by Thames Valley Police earlier in connection with the investigation and is in custody. Police said Ms Hemming's disappearance was "out of character" and they are still trying to locate her. Det Ch Insp Simon Steel said officers were "keeping an open mind" about the circumstances surrounding the disappearance. "Our priority is to find Natalie and return her to her family as soon as possible. We would like to speak to anyone who has any information about where Natalie may be or anyone who has seen her since 3pm on Sunday. "If you recognise someone fitting Natalie's description or have any details which could assist with the investigation, no matter how insignificant you feel they may be, please contact police." Ms Hemming is described as white, about 5ft 3in (1.6m) tall, of slim build, has shoulder length brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen on Sunday at 15:00 BST in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, and was wearing a blue top, blue jeans and a short black jacket.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder by police searching for a missing woman.


The grant will see six hectares of Broadcroft Quarry in Portland, Dorset, restored and opened as a trail. The two-year project is one of the first steps towards the main Jurassica attraction, which is planned in the 40m (132ft) deep quarry. The work will see a team of more than 100 volunteers work with conservation experts at the Dorset Wildlife Trust. Funding for the attraction is being raised through donations, grants and sponsorship from businesses. The proposed subterranean park on the World Heritage Site would see a glass and steel roof, about a third the size of the Millennium Dome, installed over the quarry. It would house an aquarium with robot swimming plesiosaurs, fossils and interactive displays. The charity behind the museum, which will cover three geological time periods, said it planned to submit a full planning application later this year. Sir David Attenborough is the project's patron and the Eden Project's Sir Tim Smit is its trustee. It also has the backing of the Royal Society and the Natural History Museum. Jurassica is the idea of science writer Michael Hanlon who died last year aged 51 after a heart attack.

Summary: Plans for an Â£80m dinosaur-themed museum in a quarry have been boosted by Â£37,300 of Heritage Lottery Funding.


The Labour leader, who is battling against challenger Owen Smith to retain his job, has said he will "rebuild and transform Britain's transport system". He pledged to offer councils new franchising powers and allow them to set up local bus companies. He also set out plans to bring railways back into public ownership to fix the present "transport nightmare". Mr Smith's campaign said all of Mr Corbyn's proposals were already Labour policy. The Labour leader promised to expand bus services to areas not currently covered, to give councils franchising powers over their bus networks, and to allow them to set up "municipal bus companies". Mr Corbyn claims the moves would save money that could be used to reverse government cuts to local bus services. Franchising powers are already to be expanded by the government's Bus Services Bill, focusing on areas with an elected mayor in place. However, the bill, which focuses on services in England outside London, rules out allowing local authorities to set up bus companies. The government says it will increase passenger numbers and "enable a thriving and innovative commercial bus sector". Mr Corbyn also highlighted his flagship pledge to renationalise the railways - a pledge matched by Mr Smith. Speaking at a protest about rail fares in London, Mr Corbyn pointed to the "pretty terrible service" run by Southern Rail in the South East of England, where passengers have held protests about train cancellations and timetable changes. He said "pretty much everyone" agreed the Southern network should be publicly-run, adding that the current model was "not a sensible way of running a public railway system that we have all paid for". Mr Smith's spokesman said his candidate would "go further" to improve transport with a Â£200bn infrastructure fund. He added: "There is nothing new in what Jeremy is saying - he is simply rehashing existing Labour Party policy." The winner of Labour's leadership contest will be announced on 24 September. Mr Corbyn has won the backing of a majority of local constituency Labour parties (CLP) in his re-election bid, securing 285 CLP nominations to Mr Smith's 53, although the scorecard has no direct bearing on the result. The leadership vote comes after Labour MPs signed a vote of no confidence in Mr Corbyn, who won an overwhelming victory among members in last summer's leadership contest. Mr Corbyn said he was "looking forward to a good result" in the contest, adding that if he won he would appoint a shadow team "that represents all of the party". Mr Smith, who has warned the "legacy of successive Labour governments" could be wiped out if the party continues along its current path, focused his campaign on the NHS on Monday. He accused the government of having "a secret plan to privatise the NHS" in England - a view rejected by the Department of Health. The two contenders will take part in a Labour leadership debate on the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme on Wednesday.

Summary: Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to extend public ownership of the country's bus networks if he becomes prime minister.


Kensington and Chelsea Council won an earlier case against Sophie Sotello in the magistrates' court after she refused to comply with the order. When she appealed against the decision, the council dropped its case. It said that it was now satisfied with evidence showing that her son, 11-year-old Gabriel Sotello, was receiving a suitable education. Gabriel Sotello is one of more than 21,000 children on local council records as being home schooled. According to the home education group Ed Yourself numbers have grown rapidly - by 17% between July 2013 and July 2014. Many of these pupils, like Gabriel, have never been to school. Others have been taken out because their parents felt they were being bullied, neglected or were not reaching their potential. Home schooled children do not have to follow the national curriculum or take part in public exams such as GCSEs or A-levels. Mrs Sotello says her role is not to teach Gabriel, but to point him in the right direction. "I wouldn't dream of saying I teach him," she says. "I facilitate, I find the books, I research with them, I give them the power if you like. It is child centred, finding out what makes them tick." Gabriel initiates much of his own learning and says he is inspired by the freedom to focus on what most interests him. "Freedom is what makes learning still fun," he says. "In home education you can learn at your own pace and you do learn much quicker." Parents give various reasons for shunning school, and taking direct responsibility for educating their children. Jackie Fahy, who organises a weekly meeting in a London park for like-minded parents, says some doubt the worth of the regimented school curriculum. "A lot of children come out of school not prepared. The workplace is changing so rapidly that actually the school system is huge and vast and slow to change. I'm not sure that children will be prepared for having several careers in a lifetime." Elizabeth Lil - who opted to educate her son and daughter herself - says that as a former teacher she felt that barely a tenth of her time in school was actually benefiting children. "I was a science teacher, I did maths. I've so far used trigonometry once in my adult life. What you learn at school is not necessarily the skills you need for your adult life." These parents complain that councils are exceeding their powers by carrying out routine inspections of the quality of their children's education. They insist that councils should intervene only if they have evidence that something is wrong. But grey areas persist over exactly what councils can or should do. Government guidance is clear that local authorities have no statutory duty to investigate the education children are receiving at home on a routine basis. It says that parents are not legally obliged to cooperate with requests from councils for information. The guidance tells councils not to confuse home education with truancy. But it acknowledges that if councils are concerned then they might impose the

Summary: A London council has withdrawn an order forcing a mother to send her home educated child to school.


Work was due to begin this week on demolishing Prestatyn Community Hospital which closed two years ago. But now National Resources Wales has ruled that because seagulls are nesting on the roof, the demolition must be put on hold until the chicks have flown. Developers Pure Residential and Commercial have bought the site and lodged plans for apartments and houses.

Summary: Seagulls have come to the aid of campaigners fighting to save a former hospital from immediate demolition.


The boy had lived with the twin in his stomach his whole life, but went to hospital after complaining of pain. His mother told Bernama the foetus "was formed with organs like those of a baby". It is believed to be the first reported case of the condition, known medically as "fetus in fetu", in Malaysia. The boy's mother, 38, said funeral rites had been performed on the foetus and it was buried at a local cemetery. Reports said the foetus had legs, hands and genitals. "Only the nose and mouth were not complete," she said, saying she had accepted his fate. The teenager had been admitted to a local district hospital before being referred to the Sultan Abdul Hamid Hospital in Kedah for the operation to remove the twin. The hospital and Malaysia's government health officials would not comment on the case to the BBC. What is fetus in fetu? Dr S Raman, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist at Pantai Hospital in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, told the BBC it is when an "additional twin gets absorbed into the body of the living twin". "It's almost like a vanishing twin, or sometimes called a parasitic twin," he said. "I have actually seen a case of the foetus being attached to the outside of the living twin, so it's possible for the twin to be both inside or outside the body." There have also been cases of two twins found inside the abdomen of one child, in the case of a triplet pregnancy. What causes it? There is no known trigger, but it occurs in the early stages of development when one foetus wraps around the other. The enveloped twin then does not fully form but becomes a "parasite", relying on their host twin for their survival. Such twins usually die before birth. The abnormality is estimated to occur in 1 in 500,000 live births. Is it unusual to live so long with the twin? One widely reported case was of a 36-year-old man in India whose tumour had grown so big that he was having difficulty breathing. In villages or smaller towns where access to medical facilities are limited, it is possible for someone to not know they have a foetus and live with it their entire life, says Dr Raman. The abnormality is easily spotted if a baby undergoes an ultrasound or CT scan, and there have been cases of babies as young as three months old being operated on.

Summary: A 15-year-old Malaysian boy has had the parasitic foetus of his twin removed from his stomach, Malaysia's Bernama state news agency reports.


Police now believe that the 26-year-old man from Rochdale took a crystallised and unrefined version of the drug Spice. Ch Supt Neil Evans, described the development as "extremely worrying". Ten people were admitted to hospital after taking the drug over the weekend, with four kept in intensive care. A police spokesman said they were hospitalised after taking what was thought to be a new form of MDMA, known as "pink champagne". But he added: "It is now believed that this substance was in fact a synthetic cannabinoid, like 'Spice', however it was sold as MDMA." Ch Supt Neil Evans said: "This is the first time we have seen 'Spice' in crystallised, and much more potent and unrefined form and it's now being mistakenly taken as MDMA." He added: "Anyone thinking of taking MDMA must seriously consider what they are doing. "You may feel that you know and accept the risks of taking MDMA, but you never know what you are actually taking and the reaction your body could have to it." A 26-year-old man, held on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs, was released while inquiries continue.

Summary: A man thought to have been killed by the drug MDMA had taken a "much more potent version" of Spice, Greater Manchester Police has said.


The 32-year-old ex-Celtic and Brighton winger joined the Hatters on a two-year deal last summer and played 26 times. "Paddy has had to face up to some personal problems in recent weeks," said boss Nathan Jones. "At the end of the season he came to me and it was soon clear that he wanted to return to Northern Ireland to be closer to his family and to play there again." Jones added: "It wasn't a straightforward decision for me - Paddy has done well for us, but in the end we reached an agreement and he goes with my blessing."

Summary: Paddy McCourt has left League Two side Luton Town by mutual consent to return to his native Northern Ireland.


The 11-month-old is on life support at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Charlie has an exceptionally rare genetic condition called encephalomyopathic mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome (MDDS). Although he appeared perfectly healthy when he was born, his health soon began to deteriorate. Charlie now has severe brain damage. He cannot open his eyes or move his arms or legs. His condition also means he is unable to breathe unaided, which is why he needs to be on a ventilator. Charlie's heart, liver and kidneys are also affected, and his doctors say it is not clear if he feels pain. Charlie's parents, Connie Yates and Chris Gard, from Bedfont in west London, want Charlie to have an experimental treatment called nucleoside therapy. A hospital in the US has agreed to offer Charlie the treatment, and Charlie's parents have raised funds to take him there. But Charlie's doctors at GOSH do not think this is the right care for Charlie. They say they have explored various treatment options, including nucleoside drug therapy, and none would improve Charlie's quality of life. They say Charlie's life support should be switched off and he should be allowed to die. Charlie's doctors say his brain is extensively damaged at a cellular level. They say the US clinician offering the experimental treatment agrees it will not reverse this brain damage. GOSH applied to the High Court for judges to decide Charlie's future. The High Court agreed with the GOSH doctors. Charlie's parents then appealed against the decision, but courts ruled that the original decision should stand and that it would be in Charlie's best interests to be allowed to die with dignity. GOSH says it has applied to the High Court for a fresh hearing "in light of claims of new evidence" relating to potential treatment for Charlie's condition. Two international hospitals and their researchers have been in touch with GOSH with more information about nucleoside therapy - drugs designed to help treat MDDS. Meanwhile, the Pope and US President Donald Trump have offered to intervene and support Charlie's parents' plea. End of Twitter post by @realDonaldTrump The president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, however, says such interventions from high-profile figures, no matter how well-intended, are "unhelpful". Charlie's doctors say their view has not changed - they still think the experimental treatment would be unjustified. But they believe it is right to seek the High Court's view again. The therapy is a treatment, not a cure. And it is highly experimental. It has been used on some patients, but none with Charlie's type of MDDS. There haven't yet been any trials in mice to see if it would work in Charlie's condition, which is caused by a mutation of a gene called RRM2B. The faulty DNA means Charlie's cells can't easily make energy to power his muscles and brain. Doctors say it doesn't look as though there will be time to run such tests before reaching a decision about Charlie's care. GOSH did apply for ethical permission to attempt nucleoside therapy on Charlie. By the time

Summary: Doctors have asked the High Court to hear new evidence in the case of terminally ill Charlie Gard.


The 30-year-old is in his second spell with the Saints, having returned after two years with Hibernian in 2015. He first moved to Perth on loan from Falkirk in 2007, signing a permanent deal the following year. Craig has scored five goals in 35 appearances this season for Tommy Wright's side. The midfielder told the club website: "I'm delighted that, having been back for two years, the club has shown this kind of commitment to me and I'm looking to have as much success over the next two years as we are currently enjoying. "I think everyone knows my feelings for the club and it is great to have my immediate future sorted." St Johnstone team-mates Zander Clark, Richard Foster, Joe Shaughnessy, Brian Easton, David Wotherspoon, Steven MacLean and Aaron Comrie have all recently agreed new deals.

Summary: St Johnstone midfielder Liam Craig has signed a contract extension with the Perth club, keeping him at McDiarmid Park until the summer of 2019.


Dundee West MP Chris Law was questioned by police in September in relation to his Spirit of Independence referendum campaign in 2014. The campaign saw him raise grassroots funding to travel across Scotland in a Green Goddess fire engine that had been painted in the colours of the saltire. The Crown Office confirmed that no further action would be taken. A spokesman said: "Following discussion with Police Scotland, we agree with their assessment that there is insufficient evidence to support each of the allegations, and that, as such, they do not intend submitting a formal prosecution report." Mr Law told the Courier newspaper: "Politics - at all levels - should be a force for good. That's what drove me to become involved in the referendum campaign with Spirit of Independence, and why I stood to represent the people of Dundee West. "While this has been a distressing process, I have always continued doing the job I was elected to do and I am now more motivated than ever to stand up for my constituents. "While there was never any doubt from the outset, I was happy to co-operate with inquiries and I'm glad the matter has now been fully resolved."

Summary: An SNP MP has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a police investigation into his financial dealings.


Thomas Hunter, 59, of Mansfield Road, Mansfield, had admitted causing the eight-vehicle crash on the A34 at Hinksey Hill, Oxford, on 25 August. Isla Wiggin, of Fleet, Hampshire, died two days later. Her mother Collette's unborn son also died in the crash. She told a court Hunter had "completely ruined" her family's lives. Collette Wiggin also suffered a broken neck when Hunter drove his Volvo lorry into the back of a stationary queue of traffic at 43mph. At Oxford Crown Court, prosecutor Michael Roques said another driver described the lorry "ploughing through all the other vehicles in the queue, scattering them like skittles". Defence barrister Alexander Stein said his client could not remember the crash and had no idea why he had lost concentration for between eight and 10 seconds. The crash forced the closure of the northbound carriageway of the road for almost 10 hours. Mrs Wiggin read her own victim impact statement in court, asking for an example to be made of Hunter to send a message to other drivers. She said: "My perfect life was ripped away from me, as the result of the thoughtless act of another. "I am broken, all I ever wanted to be was a mother, and I absolutely loved being mummy. "He has completely ruined the lives of good people who did nothing at all to deserve it." She added: "A huge part of me died with my children." Hunter admitted causing death by dangerous driving and serious injury by dangerous driving at a hearing last month. Judge Ian Pringle told Hunter he had been "completely oblivious" to the queue of traffic, and had caused "catastrophic damage" to Mrs Wiggin's car. Sgt Beth Walton of Thames Valley Police said the crash was "entirely preventable". "If Hunter had taken care over his driving, and had been paying full attention to the road, Isla would be here today along with baby Harry. "This case shows what the catastrophic consequences can be when drivers are not concentrating when at the wheel."

Summary: A lorry driver has been jailed for six years for causing the death of a three-year-old girl in a pile-up in which her pregnant mother suffered a miscarriage.


Guinea finish bottom of Group A having needed a win against Argentina to have any chance of progressing. In the other Group A match England advanced to the last 16 with a 1-0 win over South Korea, who also go through. Guinea earned their only point of the tournament with a 1-1 draw with England on Tuesday. They began their campaign with a 3-0 loss to hosts South Korea. Marcelo Torres opened the scoring for Argentina after 33 minutes and Lautaro Martinez added a second just before half-time. Matias Zaracho and Marco Senesi scored one each in the second half before Martinez completed the scoring.

Summary: Argentina thrashed Guinea 5-0 on Friday at the Under-20 World Cup in South Korea to knock the African side out of the tournament.


Almost one million people have been evacuated from coastal areas in anticipation of a typhoon carrying wind speeds of 173km/h (107mph). Some 100mm of rain has fallen since Friday. Chan-hom is now heading north past the city of Shanghai. The typhoon hit Taiwan and Japan earlier in the week, uprooting trees and injuring several people. Chan-hom first hit Zhejiang province on an island near the city of Ningbo at around 16:40 (08:40 GMT), the National Meteorological Center said. No deaths or injuries were reported in the region by Saturday evening, state news agency Xinhua said. One village, Laiao, received more than 400mm (16in) of rain, it said. The BBC's John Sudworth in Shanghai says more than 400 flights have been cancelled there along with a number of public events, and the government has told people they should stay at home. Dozens of flights were also cancelled in Zhoushan, Hangzhou, Ningbo and Wenzhou. Zhejiang province has called its entire fishing fleet back to port. Some 100 train services were also cancelled. Peter Abram, who is in Ningbo, told the BBC: "The supermarkets got cleaned out yesterday morning. I just tried to take a walk, but got blown back inside. "The only people out in the thick of it are emergency services... All us Westerners here in Ningbo seem to be safely battened down in our apartments, candles at the ready." Philippa Osborne, who is in Shanghai, said: "From where I live in the middle of Shanghai, people have certainly heeded the warning to stay home. There are virtually no pedestrians out on the street, and the road traffic volume has been greatly reduced." Chinese television showed footage of coastal regions being battered by torrential rain as the typhoon neared. Images from the region also showed flooded farmland. Our correspondent says China is well used to dealing with such storms, although this is possibly the strongest July typhoon to hit Zhejiang since 1949. The highest red-alert warning remains in force, despite the storm being downgraded in category from super to strong.

Summary: Powerful typhoon Chan-hom has made landfall along the coast of China's eastern Zhejiang province.


23 March 2017 Last updated at 00:00 GMT The Brit Awards, so who's going to be there, who's performing, and what's the prize going to look like? Well we've got it all covered, watch this. Music from Little Mix- Syco Music, Stormzy- Merky Records, Katy Perry- Warner, Bruno Mars- Atlantic Records, Ed Sheeran- Atlantic Records, Robbie Williams- EMI and pictures from Brit Awards Ltd

Summary: The biggest music stars in the UK, are getting ready for a huge event today.


Prison Link Cymru had 1,099 referrals in 2015-16 and said some ex-offenders were living rough for up to a year before finding suitable accommodation. Workers at the charity claim investment in housing would be cheaper than jailing homeless repeat offenders. The Welsh Government said more people than ever were getting help to address housing problems. Changes to the Housing Act in Wales, introduced in 2015, removed the right for prison leavers to be given priority for accommodation. Prison Link Cymru, which helps people find accommodation after their release, said things were generally good for women because issues such as children or domestic violence were now considered. However, the same could not be said for men, the charity said, because issues which often affect them, such as post traumatic stress disorder or drug dependency, were often viewed as less of a priority. Andrew Stevens, who works in Welsh prisons trying to secure housing for prison leavers, said the need for accommodation was "chronic". "There's a desperate need for it, finding suitable accommodation for those leaving prison there is just a lack of it everywhere," he said. "It could take six months to a year, without a lot of help they could be on the streets for six months. "When you think of the consequences of either being on the street, especially with the cold weather at the moment or you may have a roof over your head, sometimes there is only one choice." Mr Stevens believes building more one-bedroom flats could help ease the problem. "The average price is a hundred pounds a week to keep someone in a rented flat, prison is a lot more than that so I would imagine it would save the public purse quite a few pounds," he said. Official figures show 830 one-bedroom properties were built in the year to March 2016, of an overall total of 6,900 new properties in Wales. Marc, 50, who has been in and out of prison for the past 20 years for burglary offences, said he struggled to find accommodation each time he was released. He said he would ask himself: "Where am I going to stay? Where am I going to live? Have I got somewhere where I can see my daughter." "You're put out among the same sort of people doing the same sort of thing, and it's difficult, it's difficult to get away from it. It's like every man for himself, there's nothing." Marc has now found stable accommodation with homeless charity Emmaus and said it had been life changing. "You feel safe, you got hot food, you've got company of people in similar situations to yourself but all dealing with different issues. It's a constructive, helpful atmosphere," he said. Tom Clarke, chief executive of Emmaus South Wales, agreed there was not enough support available. "We do still see [people] homeless on the streets, so clearly they haven't got accommodation and haven't got provision," he said. "I think the key is connecting people with the services they need. I don't delude myself that Emmaus can offer a one

Summary: There is a "chronic" need for more housing for prison leavers in Wales, according to a charity.


The ECB has also appointed ex-Test batsman James Whitaker as chairman of selectors after announcing Geoff Miller's surprise resignation. I am excited by the challenge of building on the success which England have enjoyed in recent years Downton, 56, replaces Hugh Morris, who quit to take up the dual role of chief executive and managing director at County Championship side Glamorgan. Ex-England captains Andrew Strauss and Nasser Hussain were linked to the job. "I am honoured to have been offered this position and the trust which the ECB has placed in me," said Downton, who starts his new job on 1 February. "I am excited by the challenge of building on the success which England teams have enjoyed at all levels in recent years." Downton played 30 Tests for England between 1981 and 1988, plus 28 one-day internationals. He was part of the squads which won the Ashes in 1981 and 1985, and reached the 1987 World Cup final. The ex-Kent and Middlesex player also played in six County Championship-winning teams. He was forced to retire from the game after a bail struck him in the eye during a Sunday League match. Since retiring in 1991, he has been an active member of Middlesex, ECB Cricket and MCC committees and pursued a law career in the City. ECB chief executive David Collier said Downton's experience in cricket and business made him "the outstanding candidate" to replace Morris, who announced he was leaving the role last month and had said Strauss, 36, would do a "great job" if named as his successor. Collier added: "Paul's experience of a World Cup final, Ashes success, six County Championship wins and 58 international appearances for England provides a wealth of cricket experience. "His background in law when coupled with his experience in the City provides the unique set of skills which is required to lead and manage the England Cricket Department's £100m budget over the next four years." The ECB said Miller, 61, announced his intention to step down from his role during the summer's Ashes win against Australia. He joined the England selection panel in 2000, before replacing David Graveney as chairman of selectors eight years later. Former England and Leicestershire batsman Whitaker, 51, replaces Miller after being part of the selection panel for the past eight years.

Summary: Ex-England wicketkeeper Paul Downton has been named as the England and Wales Cricket Board's new managing director.


The members say they'll continue as a four-piece after Zayn Malik announced he was leaving the group last week to "live like a normal 22-year-old". His departure was followed by rumours on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook that One Direction was about to break up. But Liam Payne thanked fans for sticking with the band and for "not thinking it's finished". He tweeted: "I can see a lot of people thanking us for staying but your the real Heros here thanks for not thinking it's finished." The band continued their On the Road Again tour and have been playing concerts in South Africa. They start the European leg of the tour by playing Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on 5 and 6 June. Zayn Malik quit the group last week after flying back to the UK, having been "signed off with stress". It was after reports that he'd cheated on his 21-year-old fiancee, Perrie Edwards. He told The Sun that he was "upset" for the group's fans and he said there was no bad blood between him and his former bandmates, who he said had been "really supportive". It's thought he's working on a solo album with producer Naughty Boy, who's worked on tracks for Emeli Sande, Cheryl Cole and Leona Lewis. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: One Direction is not on the verge of splitting up, despite rumours started on social media.


North Korea had requested the body, but has not confirmed its identity. It was released as part of a deal under which nine Malaysians previously prevented from leaving North Korea have now arrived home. The two countries had been locked in a diplomatic row in the wake of Mr Kim's murder in Kuala Lumpur last month. Both countries had banned each other's citizens from leaving. "The body of the DPRK citizen who died in Malaysia and relevant DPRK citizens have returned to the DPRK today via Beijing," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said during a regular press briefing, using the country's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. North Korea is widely suspected of having orchestrated the killing with a nerve agent in Kuala Lumpur's airport. Three North Koreans who had been wanted for questioning have now been allowed to leave Malaysia, Malaysia's chief of police said. "We have obtained whatever we wanted from them'' and are "satisfied" with the statements, Khalid Abu Bakar said. In the wake of Mr Kim's killing on 13 February, Pyongyang reacted angrily when Malaysia refused to hand over the body immediately, without an autopsy. Malaysian authorities said they had the right to conduct an autopsy as he had been killed on Malaysian soil, and that they would only release the body to Mr Kim's family. On Thursday, Mr Najib said a formal request had been received from the family, but gave no further details. A day later, national police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said "legally speaking, Kim Jong Un is the next-of-kin" but declined to say who the request had come from. King Jong-nam's own family previously lived in Macau but they are now thought to be in hiding. His son Kim Han-sol appeared in a video earlier this month confirming he was with his mother and sister at an unspecified location. Although he was the eldest son of the former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, Kim Jong-nam was passed over for the leadership and was living outside North Korea at the time of his father's death. Malaysia's refusal to hand over the body prompted a war of words. North Korea's ambassador Kang Chol accused Malaysia of colluding with "hostile forces", allegations which Kuala Lumpur dubbed as "delusions, lies and half-truths". Kang Chol was expelled and the Malaysian ambassador to North Korea was also recalled. Pyongyang then said it would ban all Malaysians in North Korea from leaving until the "situation was resolved", which Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak called an "abhorrent act" that effectively held his citizens hostage. Kuala Lumpur enacted a tit-for-tat exit ban on North Koreans. Under the deal, the nine Malaysian nationals returned to Kuala Lumpur early on Friday, where they were met by relatives. They include the country's counsellor to North Korea, Mohd Nor Azrin Md Zain, embassy staff, and their families. The exact circumstances of how the deal was struck remain unclear. Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak described the negotiations as "challenging". Foreign Minister Anifah Aman hailed the exchange as a success of diplomacy and "level-headedness". Reuters reported

Summary: The body of Kim Jong-nam, half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has arrived in Pyongyang, Chinese officials say.


Four masked men forced their way into the house in Dunraven Avenue around 22:15 BST on Friday. Two remained with the man while the other two searched the house. The gang left a short time later without taking anything from the property. Police have appealed for anyone with information or who noticed any suspicious activity to contact them.

Summary: A man in his 70s has been left shaken but uninjured after a burglary at his home in east Belfast.


28 June 2016 Last updated at 08:03 BST On 1 July 1916, British soldiers started fighting in the Battle of the Somme. The people in charge said that the battle had to happen to win the war. But by the time it was over, more than a million soldiers on both sides had died or were injured. Even now people can't agree on whether it was the right decision or a huge mistake. Martin has been to the trenches in northern France to find out what happened.

Summary: This Friday marks the 100th anniversary of one of the deadliest battles in World War One.


The Education Policy Institute think tank has produced a league table of academy trusts and councils in England. David Laws, former schools minister and the institute's chairman, said successive governments had been "in denial" about failing academies. The Local Government Association said it showed academies were no "magic bullet" for improving schools. A Department for Education spokesman said: "Our ambition remains for all schools to become academies." Mr Laws said that when he served as education minister in the coalition government there had been internal data showing weaknesses in academy trusts, but there had been a reluctance to publish such information when ministers were promoting academy expansion. But the Education Policy Institute has now published its own rankings showing how local authorities compare with multi-academy trusts with at least five schools. The findings show that academy trusts are among the most and least successful at improving pupil performance, at both primary and secondary level. In between is a spread of success and underachievement, with the analysis concluding that there is little overall difference between academy trusts and local authorities. The average for academy trusts and local authorities is described as "almost identical". Mr Laws says that it shows it would have been "rash and dangerous" to press ahead with forcing all schools to become academies, as it would have meant that some high-achieving local authorities could have been put into lower-achieving academy trusts. The former education minister said that for successive governments there had been a "lack of political will to show that some academies are not doing well". Mr Laws, a former Liberal Democrat MP, said that a "lot of political capital has been invested" in presenting academies as the way to raise school standards. Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has had to abandon plans to force all schools to become academies, but Mr Laws says their political protection went back to the early days of the first academies created by Labour governments. Mr Laws said that they were seen by the government as "a small and precious flower that people wanted to stamp on". The comparisons produced by the think tank are based on how much pupils have improved, rather than exam results, as a way of measuring the effectiveness of local authorities and academy trusts. Many academies operate as stand-alone schools, so these are not included in the rankings, which compare multi-academy trusts. Mr Laws said that the findings highlighted the need to find ways to scrutinise and improve weak academy chains - but that did not mean that the principle of academies, with greater autonomy, was flawed. But he suggested that it showed successful local authorities should be able to set up their own academy trusts, rather than have schools taken away from them. Report author Jon Andrews also highlighted other factors, such as regional differences. Schools in London are higher performers - and he says that both local authorities and academy trusts are likely to do better if they have schools in the capital. The Sutton Trust education charity has also published a report warning that too many

Summary: Academy trusts are no better than local authorities at raising school standards, researchers have found.


Regulator NHS Improvement had wanted to publish data on the scale of hospital deficits but was advised against it by the government. NHS Improvement said it was "disappointing" the results could not be published until after the election. The Department of Health and the Conservative Party did not comment. In a statement, NHS Improvement said a date for the publication of the figures had to be agreed with the Department of Health, but this had not been done when the election for 8 June was called. "We sought advice and clarification in the hope that a date for publication could be agreed but it was clear, after discussions with the department, that this would not be permitted without breaching Cabinet Office guidance. "It is disappointing, but the financial results for the provider sector will have to be published after the general election." The financial state of the NHS in England has been debated intensely. In the 2015-16 financial year, hospitals and other trusts ran up deficits totalling Â£2.4bn. The latest figures covering the three months until the end of March will confirm the deficits for the most recent financial year, 2016-17. They are usually published ahead of NHS Improvement board meetings with the next one due before the end of May. It is understood that NHS Improvement wants to publish the figures in line with normal practice, which should be within the next week. But Whitehall officials have advised that because of so-called purdah rules there should be a delay until after polling day. The purdah convention limits civil service announcements during election campaigns. Some have argued that the rules are too restrictive. Dr Mark Porter, BMA council chairman, said: "The government is clearly running scared, refusing to face up to the funding crisis that has put the NHS at breaking point. "Delaying the release of the figures won't magically solve the very real problems our health service is facing." Dr Mark Holland, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: "The general election and purdah appear to be putting a number of important NHS decisions on hold. "I would argue that it is only right and just that important data pertaining to the NHS in England is published. " Shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth said: "It's a cover-up to deny the public the true picture of the NHS. "We demand full transparency so everyone knows the real state of the NHS when casting their vote." NHS England caused some raised eyebrows at the start of the campaign by announcing that the monthly performance figures, including A&E waiting times, due on 8 June would not go out then because it was polling day. A spokesman said the figures would be published on 9 June on the advice of the national statistician. Meanwhile, leading scientists, in a letter co-ordinated by the Science Media Centre, have written to the head of the civil service, Sir Jeremy Heywood, calling for clarification of the purdah rules. The signatories said that the public "are being denied access to the best experts" because university researchers felt unable to

Summary: The publication of key financial performance data from the NHS in England will be delayed until after the election, the BBC understands.


Isabelle Prime, 30, touched down at Villacoublay air base on Friday where she was greeted by her family and the French President Francois Hollande. Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said France had not paid a ransom, but singled out Oman for its "enormous help" in securing her release. Ms Prime was working as a consultant on a World Bank-funded project in Yemen. She was captured, along with her translator Sherine Makkaoui, as they made their way to the capital Sanaa on 24 February. Ms Makkaoui was released in March. The identity of their kidnappers has not been confirmed. Ms Prime's father Jean-Noel said he was "unbelievably happy" to have his daughter back. "She's in good health but I don't have any further details," he told the AFP news agency. In June, France said that a video showing Ms Prime clearly in in distress was authentic. Dressed in black, she appealed to President Francois Hollande and the Yemeni authorities to arrange her release because she was "really, really tired". "I tried to kill myself several times because I know you will not co-operate and I totally understand." Oman News Agency said the country had played a role in negotiating her freedom in co-ordination with "some Yemeni parties", after a request from the French government. No other details of the release were given. Oman, which borders Yemen, has helped to facilitate the release of other captives, including American journalist Casey Coombs, who was freed by Shia Houthi rebels earlier this year. In recent years tribesmen in Yemen have kidnapped foreigners as a means of putting pressure on the government to provide them with better services or to release jailed relatives. More than 3,000 people have been killed since a Saudi Arabian-led coalition began air strikes in March to drive back Houthi rebels. Aid agencies say a Saudi-enforced sea and air blockade on the country has worsened the humanitarian crisis after months of conflict. More than 80% of Yemen's 25 million people now need some form of aid. The fighting has also caused huge damage to the country's infrastructure, and the blockade has caused severe shortages of food, water, medicine and fuel.

Summary: A French woman who was taken hostage in Yemen in February has arrived in Paris after being freed by her captors.


St Davids in Pembrokeshire and Swansea both hope to inherit the title from Hull in 2021. The Swansea bid team said it wanted to match the £33m spent by Hull, while St Davids has a £20m programme in place. City of Culture is awarded by the UK government every four years - providing the winner with an opportunity to raise its profile and draw investment. In Hull's case, the council put in about £3.5m with the rest coming from local and central government, the Arts Council, Lottery funding and businesses in the city. The winning city also gets to host high-profile national events such as the Turner Prize for contemporary art and Radio 1's Big Weekend. The Department of Culture Media and Sport is considering 11 bids for 2021 and the shortlist of four is due to be announced in July. An independent panel, chaired by Brookside creator Phil Redmond, will then assess the final bids before a winner is chosen at the end of the year. St Davids' bid is being led by Pembrokeshire council. Chief executive Tegryn Jones told the Eye on Wales programme: "I think we've got a number of themes. The background of pilgrimage is very strong amongst those. Another obvious aspect is the coastline and the natural environment. "There are fantastic opportunities to put art in the landscape. One of the ideas is to have a cycling cinema, where people turn up on their bikes and power the film by using their bicycles." Swansea made the final shortlist before losing out to Hull in the 2017 competition. The council's head of cultural services, Tracey McNulty, said: "We have a bit of a history of people who took risks and lead to world-first innovation. Also we have this stunning landscape but we've also got areas which are facing deprivation. "We're really playing with that 'lovely, ugly' Swansea that Dylan Thomas describes." Hull estimates being UK Capital of Culture helped unlock £3bn of capital investment in the city. The £33m was spent on such things as education, volunteering and legacy as well as a 365-day programme of events. Martin Green, director of Hull City of Culture 2017, said: "One of the things that we've clearly seen in this city is that pride has hit the roof. "Proud cities are confident cities. And confident cities can do anything they like."

Summary: Two Welsh cities hoping to become the UK City of Culture are planning multi-million pound improvements if they win.


A further 111 are thought to have been wounded in the strikes. Armed Forces Minister Mike Penning revealed the figures after a written parliamentary question by Lib Dem leader Tim Farron. He said they were an estimate because strike sites cannot be visited and assessed by the UK. Mr Farron had asked the Ministry of Defence how many militants from the terrorist group had been killed by British forces in Iraq from 2 December 2015 to 2 December 2016. Mr Penning replied: "During the period in question it is assessed that there were a total of 111 enemy wounded in action and a total of 1,306 enemy killed in action as a result of UK air strikes. "The UK cannot visit strike sites and conduct detailed investigations on the ground in Iraq. Therefore the number of combatants killed and/or wounded is an estimated figure only." The UK parliament backed British participation in air strikes against IS in Iraq back in September 2014. Just over a year later in 2015, MPs authorised air strikes against IS in Syria. The UK has conducted more than 1,200 airstrikes in Iraq and Syria since it became involved - more than any other coalition country bar the United States. BBC analysis has shown that in 2017, UK forces dropped bombs in Iraq and Syria on 69 of the first 99 days of the year. RAF Typhoons and Reaper drones have been supporting Iraqi and Kurdish forces trying to liberate Mosul, northern Iraq, in recent months.

Summary: More than 1,300 militants from so-called Islamic State were killed by British air strikes in Iraq over a 12-month period, according to new figures.


The 38-year-old slow left-armer took 5-3 against New Zealand during Sri Lanka's 2014 World T20-winning run. He claimed 18 wickets in 17 matches in the shortest format and also took 74 wickets in 71 one-day internationals. Herath will continue at Test level and needs only three more wickets to become the third Sri Lankan to reach 300 after Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas. Some of his best performances have come in the five-day arena and he was the world's leading Test wicket-taker in the calendar years 2012 and 2014. He is the only left-arm bowler in the history of the game to take nine wickets in a Test innings, capturing 9-127 against Pakistan in Colombo in August 2014 - one of only two Test nine-wicket hauls by any bowler in the 21st century. While more successful on the subcontinent than abroad, he had brief spells in county cricket with Surrey and Hampshire. Sri Lanka play three Tests against England, who beat them in the World T20 quarter-finals last month, in the summer. The series begins at Yorkshire's Headingley ground on 19 May and there are also matches at Chester-le-Street, Durham on 27 May and Lord's on 9 June.

Summary: Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath has announced his retirement from limited-overs internationals.


Sinead Higgins, 37, and son Oisin O'Driscoll were found after police forced their way into the house in The Fairway, Ruislip, west London on Wednesday. Police responded to concerns for the pair's welfare at about 10:50 GMT. A Met Police spokeswoman said detectives do not believe a third party was involved in the deaths. Det Insp Dave Bolton said: "Inquiries so far lead us to believe there is a likelihood that the tragic events that led to the deaths do not involve a third party." A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place on Friday. Next of kin have been informed.

Summary: The bodies of a mother and her seven-year-old son have been discovered at their home.


An area of the town near the swimming pool had been evacuated for most of the morning and early afternoon. Other residents close by had been advised to open windows, stay indoors near walls and to avoid going outside. An exclusion zone remains in force on the river while experts make safe the sea mine which was spotted on Monday. It is thought to be a British mine, dating from the 1940s or 1950s. The evacuation affected three streets, with wider safety advice issued to residents within 500m of the device. There was also an exclusion zone at sea of about half a mile, and small boat owners were told not to sail during the operation. Caledonian MacBrayne reported some disruption to ferry services, affecting sailings from Gourock and Rothesay. Ch Insp Elliot Brown, the local area commander for Inverclyde, stressed that the evacuation had been a precautionary measure, and that there was no immediate danger to the community of Gourock. Lt Cdr Tim Castrinoyannakis, the officer in charge of the Royal Navy's Northern Diving Unit, said that due to the deterioration of the mine it was not possible to conclude how much explosive material it still contained. He said that because of this it was decided to move it to a safer place before dealing with it. Inverclyde Council said: "Thanks to residents and businesses in Gourock for their patience while the cordon and safe evacuation procedures were carried out today."

Summary: Residents are returning to their homes after an operation to move an unexploded mine discovered in the Firth of Clyde.


About 70 people were injured and many are feared trapped beneath the seven-storey bloc in Thane after the incident on Thursday evening. Building work was going on even though four floors were already occupied. A search for survivors is continuing. Building collapses are common with poor construction practices often blamed. By Sameer HashmiMumbai business reporter The building collapse underlines the issue of illegal construction in India. Police say the builder of the high rise used sub-standard construction material and did not possess an occupation certificate. There are hundreds of similar illegal high-rises in the Mumbai region. Due to a high population growth, there is always demand for cheap housing. And homes in illegal buildings sell at a lower price compared to those in legal ones. Activists also allege that unscrupulous builders often pay hefty bribes to authorities who turn a blind eye to these illegal structures and do not take any action against the builders. The authorities now say they are searching for the officials who were supervising the building works. The BBC's Sameer Hashmi, who is at the scene of the incident, says rescue workers are still trying to clear the debris. Most people living in the building are from the low-to-middle income groups, our correspondent adds. Witnesses say the construction of the building started just six weeks ago and in that time seven floors were built rapidly and the eighth floor was under construction. Even though the construction was incomplete, the builders had allowed families to move in, our correspondent adds. On Thursday evening a section of the building collapsed, bringing the entire structure down, police said. Rescue efforts continued throughout the night and dozens have been injured. It is not yet clear what caused the collapse, but police inspector Digamber Jangale told the BBC it appeared to be due to the use of substandard building material. Police said a case had been registered and an inquiry had begun and that they were searching for the builders to arrest them. One witness, named only as Ramlal, said the building appeared to tilt before quickly collapsing. "The building collapsed like a pack of cards within three to four seconds," he said. In pictures: Mumbai building collapse Schoolgirl Hasina Shaikh, who had lived with her family on the fifth floor, said she was lucky to be still alive. "I had just returned from school and was changing when the building started shaking and came down on us," she told Mumbai's DNA newspaper. "When I regained consciousness later, I was in the hospital." In other recent incidents

Summary: At least 45 people have died, including 15 children, after a building being constructed illegally collapsed near the Indian city of Mumbai, police say.


Kent Police said the Sittingbourne man died at the scene and his family have been informed. He was driving a Citroen on the A249 when it hit the lorry, which was legally parked in a lay-by, a spokeswoman for the force said. The road was closed for about five hours after the crash, which happened just before 19:00 GMT. Any witnesses are urged to contact police.

Summary: A man in his 50s has died as his car hit a parked lorry in Kent.


Every owner of a gadget piloted via a touchscreen has spent time rubbing it with a tissue, a cloth or a sleeve gripped round the heel of the hand to banish those unsightly marks. It's not that human fingers are filthy. Those smears come about thanks to a mix of physiology and good grooming habits, said Steve Block, an electronics industry scientist at Dow Corning, which makes coatings that get applied to touchable screens. "There's a whole range of things that can contaminate those surfaces," he said. "There are natural oils on the fingers as well as the lotions people put their hands. Then there's cosmetics and the times when you hold your telephone up to your ear and it's sweaty." Small wonder then that the sight of those smears is unsettling. Thankfully, there is no reason to fret, as those smears are safe if your touchscreen gadget is kept just for you, said Prof Charles Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona. "Touchscreens are a source of a wide range of microbes, but not much of an issue if you do not share it among other people - since, if you are the only one using it, it's only your germs," he told the BBC. Sadly, that is not the case when those touchscreens are put to more promiscuous use, such as in a supermarket at the self-checkout, by patients in a doctor's waiting room or in a family that passes the gadget around. Studies by Prof Gerba and colleagues have shown how important an infection vector touchscreens can be when used by lots of people. "We have traced the spread of MRSA skin infection among teenagers that shared a cell phone," he said. "You will find MRSA on touchscreens on self-checkout screens in grocery stores in the US." Touchscreens can be "reservoirs of opportunistic pathogens", said Prof Gerba in a small-scale study that uncovered MRSA, E. coli and C. difficile and many others on screens in hospitals and supermarkets. It is worth keeping those surfaces clean, said Prof Gerba, even if the chances of getting ill are pretty low. "For viruses it can take as little one to make you ill, but this varies a lot depending on the organisms. Some bacteria take 100,000 cells to cause illness, others a few hundred," he said. "It just depends if you come across the right organisms at the right time." The study was carried out to test the best way of keeping those screens clean and killing off the bad bugs. The good news is that wipes impregnated with sodium hypochlorite (bleach), did a good job of disinfecting the screens. However, regularly wiping with bleach might not be a solution that domestic owners of very shiny, very expensive gadgets would favour. Thankfully, other fixes are at hand. To begin with, said Mr Block, screen makers are constantly refining the materials and coatings that make gadgets easy to wipe and keep clean. Those transparent coverings are glass, he said, but of a very particular type. Typically, he said, they and the coatings

Summary: Touchscreen tablets and phones are popular in almost every respect but one - the smears that fingers leave on the screen.


Two children who go to the Miles of Smiles nursery in Baglan have been confirmed as having the virus, while five others are being tested. A vaccination session is planned at the nursery on Friday for children who have not had the MMR. Parents who cannot attend should make an appointment with their GP. Public Health Wales (PHW) said vaccination uptake at the nursery was good but some children were at risk because they were too young to have received one or both doses of the vaccine. Last July saw the end of Wales' biggest outbreak of the infection in Swansea, which resulted in 1,200 reported cases and one death. Dr JÃ¶rg Hoffmann, of PHW, said: "While two cases of measles may not sound a lot, we have five other children with symptoms, all attending a nursery school where there are children who are too young to be fully-vaccinated and could easily catch and spread measles." He said parents in the wider Neath area should also get their children vaccinated. Symptoms of measles include a fever, tiredness, runny nose, conjunctivitis and a distinctive red rash. It is very contagious, can cause serious complications and in rare cases can be fatal.

Summary: Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated following an outbreak of measles at a nursery school in Port Talbot.


The availability of psychoactive drugs was also a concern following a spate of hospital admissions. Progress had been made since the last report but concerns remained, the chief inspector of prisons said. The National Offender Management Service said it would "work hard to improve". HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) carried out the inspection last autumn during 29 September and 3 October. Inspectors said levels of violence had risen since the last inspection and "were now considerably higher than in similar prisons". They said not enough was being done to "investigate individual violent incidents" and the prison was not dealing with perpetrators and victims. Concern was also raised over the "availability of new psychoactive substances such as 'Spice'" - a substance which is a synthetic cannabinoid and acts like cannabis. The inspection report cited seven "Spice-related emergency admissions to hospital" in the past six months. But "the governor and staff had made huge efforts to respond to recommendations," HMIP said in its report. Inspectors said they were "pleased" to find "a marked improvement in the staff culture and attitudes of staff since 2013". They also said mental health provision was "very good", with prisoners at risk of suicide and self-harm feeling "well-supported". But although "considerable progress" had been made, the prison still required support to make further improvements. Chief Inspector of Prisons Nick Hardwick said: "HMP Bristol has come a long way in a relatively short time since the last inspection. "The distance the prison has already travelled has involved real determination, hard work and resilience from managers and staff which needs to be recognised. "It is important they now receive support to make the further improvements required." Michael Spurr, from the National Offender Management Service, said: "There remain a number of key areas for improvement, and the prison will continue to work hard to address these, supported by 10 new prison officers who will start later this month." The prison was previously criticised following an unannounced inspection in May 2013 when concerned inspectors said they would "return earlier than usual". HMP Bristol is a category B local prison holding young adult and adult men.

Summary: Levels of violence have "risen sharply" at Bristol Prison, with not "enough being done to protect some vulnerable prisoners", a report has found.


The 28-year-old former Manchester City defender joined the club, initially on loan, from Brentford in January 2014. And he has been a regular in Derek McInnes's side over the past two-and-a-half seasons. "I was always confident we could try and get there and get a deal done," McInnes told the Aberdeen website. "It is absolutely brilliant news."

Summary: Defender Shay Logan has signed a new two-year deal with Aberdeen, keeping him at Pittodrie until 2018.


Alexander Ankvab reportedly retreated to his home town Gudauta, 40km (25 miles) away, when talks with the opposition broke down. Many people in the Russian-backed region are unhappy with the ailing economy and lack of reforms. But Abkhazian nationalist feeling is also fuelling the unrest. By Michael CecireForeign Policy Research Institute The 2014 Sochi Olympics were billed as a way of boosting the economy by bringing tourism to Abkhazia or sourcing materials for construction, but the most noticeable effect was actually a source of frustration: the expanded security cordon that penetrated beyond the Russia-Abkhazia border. Some economic problems can certainly be attributed to the de facto government, but it is Russia that has the real power to improve conditions. For example, the Moscow-financed building boom in Chechnya has improved material conditions (even if human rights remain a deep problem), but nothing comparable has happened in Abkhazia. However, the opposition's chief point of contention is Alexander Ankvab's more liberal (relatively speaking) policy towards ethnic Georgians in Abkhazia. He has advocated more fully integrating them, granting them Abkhazian "citizenship". The opposition has painted this as a purely political ploy to expand his electoral base and say it could endanger Abkhazia's ethnic Abkhazian identity. Analysis: Unrest in Abkhazia The protesters are led by Raul Khadzhimba, a former prime minister and vice-president of Abkhazia, who was defeated by Mr Ankvab in elections in August 2011. The Black Sea coastal region is recognised as a state only by Russia and a few other countries. It broke away from Georgia after a civil war more than 20 years ago and declared formal independence in 2008. Since then, it has relied militarily and financially on Russia. Russia is reportedly sending two senior officials, presidential aide Vladislav Surkov and deputy security council secretary Rashid Nurgaliyev, to Sukhumi in response to the crisis. Opinion among the opposition is said to be divided between those who want Abkhazia to rely less on Russia and those who instead want it to become part of Russia. Mr Ankvab accused the opposition of attempting a coup on Tuesday and said the security forces remained "loyal to the state" and were "taking measures to stabilise the situation". Raul Khadzhimba defended the protests, saying: "Over all the years of his rule the president did not allow anybody in his circle to do their work. "He took upon himself everybody's responsibilities on their behalf, whether he should or should not have been doing this. That led to our country in fact becoming an authoritarian regime. In a statement, the Russian foreign ministry said: "The Russian side is following events closely and with concern... and considers it important that socio-political processes develop exclusively along legal lines."

Summary: The president of the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia is said to have fled the capital Sukhumi after opposition protesters seized his office.


Members of the city council's transport and environment committee agreed on Tuesday a traffic regulation order enabling the charges. It is now planned to introduce the 20mph network over six phases. Phase one of the Â£2.2m project covers much of the city centre, from Queen Street to the Meadows. Lesley Hinds, Edinburgh city council's transport convener, said: "The aim was to create safer, more attractive streets for all road users." The limit, which will eventually cover 80% of the capital's roads. The roll out will be complete by 2018. The scheme is designed to improve safety and encourage more people to walk or cycle. Despite the change, speed limits on key arterial routes into the city will remain at 30 or 40mph. About 50% of the city's roads are already 20mph. Phase two of the project, in the north of the city, is due to begin in October. Phase three is to start in February 2017, then phase four in June 2017, phase five in October 2017 and phase six in February 2018.

Summary: Edinburgh is closer to becoming the country's first 20mph city after councillors approved plans to begin rolling out the speed limit.


It hopes to attract both foreign tourists and domestic visitors as part of efforts to diversify the Saudi economy, as oil prices have fallen. Visa restrictions on foreigners are to be eased in the tourist zone. However, it is not clear whether dress codes and other restrictions in the conservative kingdom will be relaxed. Alcohol, cinemas and theatres are prohibited in Saudi Arabia. Women must wear loose-fitting, full-length robes known as "abayas" in public, as well as a headscarf if they are Muslim. They are not allowed to drive and often require a male guardian's permission to study or travel abroad. Construction of the new resorts is due to start in 2019. The first phase will include developing a new airport as well as luxury hotels and housing, and is expected to be complete in 2022. Sebastian Usher, BBC News Arab affairs editor Saudi Arabia already plays host to millions of foreigners - for work and for the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. But its austere religious and social codes, reflected in the ruggedness of the landscape, have hardly proved enticing to tourists - and until recently, that's how the Saudis liked it. Now, with oil revenues falling, fresh ways of earning income and providing jobs for Saudis have been urgently sought. Tourism has been earmarked as a key element of a new economic and social vision. The tourism project is part of a plan, known as Vision 2030, spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who was elevated to become the first in line to the Saudi throne in June. The Red Sea development will be built along 125 miles (200km) of Saudi's western coastline, according to the Vision 2030 fund. Among the attractions will be protected coral reefs, dormant volcanoes, and a nature reserve inhabited by rare wildlife like Arabian leopards and falcons. Visitors will also be able to take trips to the ancient ruins of Madain Saleh, classified as a Unesco World Heritage site, and take part in activities such as parachuting, trekking and rock climbing.

Summary: Saudi Arabia has launched a massive tourism development project that will turn 50 islands and other sites on the Red Sea into luxury resorts.


Westley lasted five months and became County's second boss sacked this term. The Exiles have confirmed Mike Flynn as caretaker boss until the summer. "We engaged and consulted a number of folk, including some of the players and given the overwhelming view of fans coupled with the players' feedback, it was obvious the environment needed a change," Foxall told BBC Wales Sport. "We hope Michael is able to put the passion that was not there against Leyton Orient on Saturday back into the club," he continued. "You don't get stability by changing the manager regularly. "But looking at the run of results and more so the Leyton Orient game, the manner of the defeat, we as a board tried to consider all factors. "The players have smiles on their faces and I do think there has been an uplift in their mood." Foxall says he understands criticism of the board for allowing Westley to sign 13 players in January only to sack him six weeks later, but says they felt they had to back him until Newport were 11 points adrift at the bottom of League Two and in danger of relegation. "We had a view as a board that everything Graham had he inherited and we said we would support him in changing the squad," he said. "Hindsight is a great thing, but we felt we've always made the right decision for the club at that time. "We have always had the view we would support the manager 100%. "We still believe it was the right thing to give him the window we did, even though it has not worked out how we all would have wanted." Foxall says the hope is that Flynn, a former player and local man, will be able to galvanise the County supporters. "Michael is a local boy, born and bred and loves the club," he said. "We are hoping as a board that his appointment will rally the fans, they have not had much to shout about this season. "I've noticed Michael has matured greatly over the time I've been involved with the club. "Michael was an obvious choice." Foxall said the club would have to make some "difficult' and 'challenging" decisions if they lose their Football League status, but insisted the club have "the right infrastructure in place to challenge next season."

Summary: Newport chairman Gavin Foxall says the board consulted the players before opting to sack manager Graham Westley.


Baroness Newlove said 15% of victims had been given the opportunity to make a victim statement in 2015/16. She said there had been little change since 2013 - when figures were first complied - and "more needs to be done". The Ministry of Justice said it will spend Â£70m helping victims this year. As part of an official code of practice, every victim who reports a crime is entitled to write a statement about how the offence has affected their life. If a suspect is convicted in court, a victim statement can be read out before sentencing - as well as later at a parole hearing. However, in a report about the situation in England and Wales, Baroness Newlove said victims given had been given the chance of making statements in only 15% of cases. The right of victims to make a statement should be enshrined in law, the commissioner added, with sanctions for police and other agencies if they did not offer the service. "Enough is enough," said Baroness Newlove, who has campaigned against violence since her husband, Garry, was attacked and killed by youths outside their Warrington home in 2007. "No-one can claim that victims are 'at the heart of the criminal justice system' when these figures suggest that the Victims' Code is no more than a wish list," she added. "More needs to be done to support victims of crime." She added: "There are laws in place to protect the rights of offenders - but nothing to protect the rights of victims. Yet again victims' rights are being ignored." A Ministry of Justice spokesman welcomed the report, saying it would consider its findings carefully. The government has allocated Â£67.85m to Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in 2016/17, and again in 2017/18, to support victims of crime, the spokesman said. "It is vital that blameless victims see swift and certain justice, which is why we have protected the victims' budget and given PCCs almost Â£70m to support victims in their areas. "We have long committed to strengthening victims' rights, to ensure the most vulnerable get the support they deserve," the spokesman added.

Summary: All victims of crime should be given the chance to make a statement in court about the impact the offence has had on their lives, the victims' commissioner for England and Wales has said.


Deputy Hunter Adam handed the Bailiff Richard Collas a letter informing him of the decision following a recess for his board to discuss its options. Deputy minister Barry Brehaut and deputies Elis Bebb, David Inglis and Arrun Wilkie have also resigned. Earlier, deputies voted to allow the department to overspend by Â£2.5m. However, that unanimous decision came despite severe criticism of the department's handling of its finances and its decision in November to close wards and postpone non-emergency operations. Deputy Mark Dorey, a former Social Security minister and a current member of Treasury and Resources, was voted to replace Deputy Adam. He beat the current Housing Minister Dave Jones by 27 votes to 16. During his speech to members, Deputy Dorey said: "I believe that I would bring a fresh approach to the role, characterised by energy, openness and willingness to listen." States members adjourned, following his election to allow time for deputies to discuss nominations for the remaining four seats. They went unopposed to Deputy Sandra James and Deputy Martin Storey and two former board members, Deputy Elis Bebb and Deputy Barry Brehaut. All were proposed by the new minister and their nominations were seconded by the unsuccessful ministerial candidate Deputy Jones.

Summary: Guernsey's minister for Health and Social Services has resigned, ahead of a planned States debate on a motion of no confidence.


The fall of the town is a boost for the rebels as they battle to capture the divided city of Aleppo. Al-Rai's capture after several days of heavy fighting secures an important supply line from Turkey for the rebels. Separately, at least 200 people are missing after an IS attack on a factory near Damascus, the government says. Workers were reportedly taken from a dormitory where they were staying on the outskirts of the town of Dumeir, about 40km (25 miles) east of the capital. Activists from the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights say about 140 workers managed to escape. Initially there was confusion over who attacked the factory, with some sources suggesting the abductions were carried out by a rebel group called Jaysh Tahrir al-Sham. A factory administrator said no-one had been able to contact the workers since the assault on Monday. The area around Dumeir has seen fierce fighting between government forces and IS militants in recent days. The BBC's Lina Sinjab in Lebanon says that al-Rai is a crucial stronghold for IS as it sits on a crossing linking Turkey to Syria. The Observatory said that an alliance of "rebel factions and Islamists" had captured the town. Control of al-Rai allows opposition fighters to lay siege to positions held by IS to the north of Aleppo and cut the group's supply lines, a commander of the opposition al-Mutasim Brigade was quoted as telling local media. Al-Rai can now be be used by opposition groups as a launching pad for future operations against IS in the east and south, the commander, Mohamed Hassan Khalil, added. He said that the main dangers faced by the opposition groups fighting IS were improvised mines, booby-trapped vehicles and suicide bombers. Earlier this week IS jihadists said they had launched several attacks around north-east Damascus, including Tishrin power station and Dumeir military airport. A Syrian military source told Reuters there had been attacks but all of the militants who took part in them had been killed. It comes almost two weeks after Syrian government and allied forces recaptured the ancient city of Palmyra from IS fighters. This was also seen as a significant loss to the militant group, which had held the city since last May.

Summary: Syrian rebels say they have seized control of the strategically important northern town of al-Rai from the group known as Islamic State (IS).


Roger Dodds, now 81, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for abusing male colleagues and students who came to him seeking educational grants. Sheffield City Council was ordered to pay former worker Richard Rowe, who was abused by Dodds in the 1980s, the sum. He is also expected to receive a similar amount for loss of earnings. Read more about this and other stories from across Yorkshire Sex abuser 'left free to assault' Dodds worked at the council's education department from 1975 to 1993. The council allowed Dodds to retire with full pension in 1993, despite widespread knowledge among staff of his conduct. The authority has said it was "deeply sorry" and accepted responsibility. It said it had "made a raft of changes in policies, practices and procedures", and added that it commissioned an internal report into Dodds' behaviour in 2008. The report found the authority was "complicit" and allowed Dodds to operate "apparently without sufficient challenge, accountability or consequences". The council said things have changed significantly and many recommendations have already been implemented. Since Dodds' conviction, others have come forward alleging abuse. Mr Rowe was the victim of "surprise attacks" by Dodds in the late 1970s and while he conceded there was "some comfort" in the 16-year jail term, he said it "could have been stopped a lot sooner". He added: "All the staff knew, it was common gossip, but the seniors... chose to ignore it." Mr Rowe said he was suspended by the council for a time in 2008 when police started investigating Dodds. BBC Social Affairs Correspondent, Michael Buchanan, reported that Dodds is still getting a council pension in prison. South Yorkshire Pensions Authority, which is responsible for the funds, said the council had not tried to halt the payments. The Authority said a conviction does not automatically stop a pension and it is the responsibility of the council to initiate proceedings.

Summary: A council has been ordered to pay £91,000 compensation to a former employee who was sexually abused by one of its officials.


It could be over in hours - or it could take weeks. That's how unknowable an acute counter-terrorism investigation can be for MI5 and the police. While there is a sense that there has been significant headway in the last 24 hours, we should be careful about reading too much, too soon, into how long it will take Greater Manchester Police and their colleagues to be sure they have dealt with every single possible lead after Monday's events. In recent years, we've got a greater understanding of how the more secretive end of these massive operations play out. At any one time, MI5 is handling in the region of 500 active investigations involving 3,000 "SOIs" - "subjects of interest" in security world jargon. What kind of resources does MI5 have to throw at those targets? There are around 4,000 people at MI5. Quite obviously, they are not all trained in hiding in the bushes, so it would be fanciful in the extreme to think they are watching all 3,000 SOIs at the same time. What we know about Manchester suspect Manchester attack: The victims And that means they must constantly prioritise and reprioritise. It is a pretty ruthless, and if they make the wrong call, potentially painful process. The 7 July 2005 attack on London was earth-shattering for the security service. During the eventual inquests, it emerged that between MI5 and West Yorkshire Police there had been six potential intelligence strands in which the ringleader had come on to the radar. The service pledged to massively improve its systems. There was a huge reorganisation of itself and counter-terrorism policing to create powerful regional hubs that share intelligence like never before. Since 2013, 18 plots have been thwarted, Whitehall officials say. That's a better strike rate than some of our continental neighbours. But as the workload mounts, as it has done thanks to Syria, so do the chances that something will be missed. Every piece of intelligence that comes into the system - be it from a communications intercept, a public tip-off or another source - must be tested for links to ongoing investigations. And since 2014, we have known how the security service prioritises those investigations thanks to an immensely detailed document published by the Intelligence and Security Committee. Manchester is "Priority 1" in the MI5 jargon because there is "credible and actionable" intelligence of attack planning. Further down the ladder come: •Those planning to fight overseas •Fundraisers, suspects training in the UK, and people involved in false documents •People of concern who need to be further checked out •People who were previously a threat with a risk of "re-engagement" If security chiefs think there may be a bomb-maker on the loose - as is the case at the moment - they will be throwing everything at it. Analysts, surveillance units and specialist teams - who deploy the bugs or secretly search property - are reassigned to which investigation needs them most. The benefits of such a robotic and systematic way of working are plain to see. But along the way, a

Summary: The investigation into Manchester bomber Salman Abedi's connections has already branched out in multiple directions, and the whole nature of tracking people before they commit an act of terror is bewilderingly complex.


Bottas, on whom Williams have a contractual hold, is Ferrari's number one option should they decide not to retain Kimi Raikkonen alongside Sebastian Vettel. Sources close to the deal say Ferrari and Williams have discussed Bottas's transfer but have no agreement yet. Williams view Button as a leading candidate should Bottas leave. Should the 2009 world champion join Williams in 2016, it would bring his career full circle. Media playback is not supported on this device He made his F1 debut for Williams in 2000 before moving on to Benetton/Renault, BAR - which became Honda and then Brawn - and finally McLaren in a career in which he has won 15 grands prix. McLaren have not yet decided who they will pick to drive alongside Fernando Alonso in 2016. The team have a contractual option to retain Button, which means that the 2009 world champion cannot join another team unless McLaren decide not to keep him - or fail to decide until after whatever date is set in the contract as the team's deadline to do so. Their other options are their Danish reserve driver Kevin Magnussen, who raced for McLaren alongside Button in 2014, and the Belgian rising star Stoffel Vandoorne, who is leading the GP2 championship. McLaren have contracts with both men. Williams said they could not comment on driver contracts and Button said he had not yet considered his future. "I've had a lot of questions thrown at me about what I am doing next year but I have not thought about anything, seriously," the 35-year-old said. "I just have to get my head down and concentrate on improving the car and then in a couple of months we will sit down and talk about next year." Media playback is not supported on this device Bottas, on whom Williams have an option for the next two seasons, said he "did not know" whether he would be at Williams next season. "Nothing is confirmed," the Finn said. "We have to wait and see. As a driver, you want to know as soon as possible but sometimes you have to wait." Although Ferrari have pursued various options, sources close to the team say they have decided to put off a decision on Raikkonen's future until later in the summer. Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne said last month that Raikkonen's "future is in his own hands" amid concerns at the team that he is not performing well enough compared to team-mate Sebastian Vettel. These come on the back of his poor season in 2014 during which he was comprehensively out-performed by former team-mate Alonso. Ferrari technical director James Allison said this week in an interview with an Italian magazine that Raikkonen was as fast as Vettel but that his results were being affected by the fact he was making more mistakes. Raikkonen said: "I don't know any more than I knew at the start of the year. For me, the whole thing hasn't changed for months. If I knew I would easily say. Unfortunately I don't know. "Somehow I end up every year

Summary: Jenson Button has emerged as a potential target for Williams next season if they lose Valtteri Bottas.


As Abid Naseer started his cross-examination in a New York courtroom of the police officer who searched his Manchester bedroom in 2009, he commented it was nice to hear a Mancunian accent again. Six years ago, the Pakistani national had been living in the north-west English city where he plotted to kill hundreds in a bombing attack at the city centre's Arndale shopping complex during Easter weekend. Naseer, who was extradited from the UK to the United States in 2013, was convicted of providing and conspiring to provide material support to al-Qaeda and conspiring to use a destructive device. Defending himself at his trial in New York, the 28-year-old was polite, calm and professional. He denied he was involved in any form of extremism. But, according to the police officer who headed up the British investigation into his activities, his courtroom conduct was a performance designed to con the jury. In a cafe overlooking the Brooklyn courthouse where the trial was held, Det Supt Mark Smith said Naseer was a good actor, an al-Qaeda trained terrorist and a man with a determination to kill hundreds of people. He said: "He has had lots of time to develop his Westernised social skills, but I would say don't be fooled. Beneath that cool, relaxed exterior is a cold, calculated terrorist." Held in custody in the US ahead of his trial, Naseer had spent the months preparing his legal case and working out. One police officer commented that he had doubled in size since he was handcuffed and led away from a Cheetham Hill house in April 2009. Were it not for his arrest, detectives are convinced he would have gone ahead with a "mass-casualty" attack in Manchester city centre. Based upon intelligence gathered and the plots devised by other terrorists trained at the same al-Qaeda camp in Pakistan, police have pieced together what they believe would have happened. Emails sent from an internet cafÃ© near Naseer's home had been intercepted in the weeks before his arrest. The final message led police to believe an attack was imminent. Known as the "Hi Buddy" email because of the way it greeted an al-Qaeda operative, it reads: "I met with Nadia family and we both parties have agreed to conduct the nikah after the 15th and before 20th of this month. I have confirmed the dates from them and they said you should be ready between these dates." The jury was told female names, including Nadia, represented different ingredients used to make bombs. Wedding, or 'nikah', was a standard al-Qaeda code for a terror attack. Based on the Islamic calendar, investigators believed this email was referring to a planned attack during the Easter weekend in 2009. Other evidence included photos of Naseer's friends standing in front of the main entrances to the Arndale centre. He claimed they were innocent pictures as they travelled around Manchester. But retired Det Ch Insp Allan Donoghue described the images as "hostile reconnaissance". He said: "That for me was the most alarming thing. To see each entrance of the Arndale Centre being

Summary: Pakistani national Abid Naseer was convicted of plotting attacks in several countries after being extradited to the US from the UK, where police believe they averted an "atrocity" by his detention.


Jacqueline McPhie, 46, took the money while vice president for finance at Altus Intervention in Aberdeen between March 2013 and April 2014. McPhie, of Arbroath, admitted embezzlement and was jailed for three years and four months in July. At the High Court in Edinburgh, she was ordered to pay back £587,434 through her "realisable assets." She was given six months to pay the confiscation order. McPhie diverted money from the business, which supplies equipment for North Sea oil and gas projects, to fund her lifestyle. She bought an £80,000 Range Rover, and spent more than £60,000 on a new garage and driveway, £52,000 on a kitchen and £30,000 on a summer house in her garden. McPhie had previously been given 300 hours of community service 16 years ago for stealing £250,000 from previous employers.

Summary: A woman jailed for embezzling more than £1.3m from her employers has been ordered to pay back nearly £600,000.


The 17-year-old has made seven appearances for the Bairns this season and it had been suggested several English clubs were also interested. "Trust me, it's 100% speculation and it gathers arms and legs," said Houston. "If any of our players were subject to a bid from a team - if it was a good bid - the directors will take it. Simple as that." Sunderland manager David Moyes was in the stand watching Falkirk's 2-1 win at St Mirren but did not confirm if he was there to watch the teenage left-back. The youngster was dropped to the bench for that victory after playing six consecutive games in the first team. "He's 17 years of age, and one of the things as a manager that you need to know is when to put a player so young and so good as Tony into the team," said Houston. "Luke Leahy played exceptionally well for 18 months and Tony had to bide his time. Tony might have been able to go in a bit earlier if Luke had been injured. "[Recently] I felt Luke had just slightly dipped and we had a discussion about it and it was time to put Tony in there. "But there's also a time to know when to take the pressure off a young lad. He went into a side over the last seven games when we have been inconsistent. "Tony was exceptional in the period he was in the team but it's the right time just to bring him back out and take the pressure off him with all the media speculation and hype that's going on about him. "He'll get back in there again and when he does he needs to make sure he's bigger, stronger and better for it." Several other players like Scott Arfield, Stephen Kingsley and Jay Fulton have left Falkirk and gone on to experience English Premier League football. Houston stressed the importance of knowing when is the right time to let that happen. "Thankfully Tony's parents are sensible," he said. "He could have signed for a lot of big clubs when he was 13 but he chose Falkirk because he thinks the best development pathway to play football is through Falkirk. "If he's good enough he'll get picked up by these other teams again."

Summary: Falkirk manager Peter Houston has played down newspaper reports that Barcelona are pursuing Tony Gallacher.


The airport is in competition with Heathrow to win approval for an additional runway. One of the guarantees is compensation for people living close to the airport. Gatwick's chairman Sir Roy McNulty said: "These guarantees would mean Gatwick takes on the main risks of building the new runway." The Airports Commission is currently considering three options for expanding airport provision in south-east England and is due to publish its findings in the summer. These options are a third runway at Heathrow, lengthening an existing runway at Heathrow or a second runway at Gatwick. Gatwick has "guaranteed" the project would be privately funded with no need for public subsidy, that airport charges would be capped and it would bear the main risks of the expansion plan. It has also promised to compensate residents by Â£1,000 towards council tax bills if they are affected by significant level of aircraft noise, and said it would ensure that air quality targets always were always met.

Summary: Bosses at Gatwick Airport have unveiled five "guarantees" they hope will convince the Airports Commission to approve a second runway.


The jury ruled that neither sheriff's officials nor jailers committed a crime in their treatment of Bland. It has not yet been determined whether the police officer who arrested her should face charges, a prosecutor said. The 28-year-old African-American was arrested after a confrontation with a policeman who had pulled her car over. She was found dead three days later. In recent years, the deaths of black Americans in police custody have caused much debate and protests in the US. Police say that Ms Bland hanged herself while being held in the Waller County jail. The family have denied that she was suicidal and have accused the jail of being "reckless" in disregarding her safety and failing to keep her free from harm. The Waller County grand jury would return in January to consider whether to indict police officer Brian Encinia, who arrested Ms Bland in July, prosecutor Darrell Jordan said. A video of the arrest shows Mr Encinia giving Ms Bland a warning. The situation quickly escalates, with Mr Encinia appearing to threaten Ms Bland after she refuses to get out of her car. He unsuccessfully tries to pull her out and tells her "I will light you up". Ms Bland's family has alleged Mr Encinia falsified an assault allegation to take her into custody. An attorney representing Ms Bland's family, Cannon Lambert, said on Monday that the grand jury's decision was consistent with what the family believed was an attempt by authorities to cover up the events surrounding Ms Bland's death. "They continue to do things we are disappointed in," he said. Ms Bland's sister Shante Needham has said Sandra had called her from jail, saying she did not know why she had been arrested and that an officer had possibly broken her arm. Ms Bland died by asphyxiation after using a plastic bag to hang herself in her cell, according to Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathias. Video footage from the jail did not show what happened inside Ms Bland's cell, but did suggest no-one entered or left it until someone found her unconscious. Mr Mathis has said there is nothing in that investigation "that shows anything happened but she killed herself".

Summary: A grand jury has decided not to indict anyone in the case of Sandra Bland, who died in a Texas jail earlier this year.