Media playback is unsupported on your device 17 December 2014 Last updated at 10:15 GMT Will Watson was speaking after calls for the mining firm to accept the "moral responsibility" for cleaning up two major sites at Margam near Port Talbot and East Pit near Ammanford following the collapse of a fraud case. The cost has been estimated at around Â£150m. Celtic Energy transferred ownership of the mines to a firm in the Caribbean, leading the Serious Fraud Office to accuse six people including two former directors of trying to avoid paying restoration costs. A judge threw out the case. Mr Watson, speaking to Oliver Hides on Radio Wales, said the firm had accepted that for Margam the prospect of further mining to help pay for restoration costs was not an option.

Summary: The chief executive of Celtic Energy has said there needs to be collaboration between companies, councils and government to resolve the problem of opencast mining sites which need restoring.


A section of Dunsdale Haugh in Selkirk is to shut with a diversion route put in place via Level Crossing Road. The closure, starting 3 May, will see a new flood protection wall built and a culvert installed. Scottish Borders Council said a "considerable amount of work" had gone into the diversion route in order to avoid disruption. The flood protection scheme - which will protect almost 600 properties in the town against a major flood event - is due to be completed by the end of this year. Councillor Gordon Edgar said: "Selkirk Flood Protection Scheme is now less than a year from completion and will offer long-term protection to large areas of the town. "The effectiveness of the scheme has already been proven during the recent winter storms." He stressed that businesses in the area would remain open during the road closure. The council added that work on the Selkirk community recycling centre - which was closed to allow the diversion route to pass through its old site - was "progressing well" with the facility due to be opened in late June.

Summary: A Borders town is facing a 20-week road closure as work continues on its £31.4m flood protection scheme.


They then vowed to put their careers on hold for 23 years. That time is now up. So at 23 seconds past midnight on Wednesday they made their comeback at a book launch in Liverpool. The duo were greeted by 500 fans as they arrived at the News From Nowhere book shop in an ice cream van that played their hit What Time Is Love? and O Sole Mio. That marked the start of a three-day festival of talks, performance and live art, which will continue on Wednesday with a debate on the topic "Why Did the K Foundation Burn a Million Quid?" However, fans have been told that The KLF's Jimmy Cauty and Bill Drummond will not be performing any music. Their new novel 2023, described as "a utopian costume drama set in the near future written in the recent past", is due to be performed in full in the city on Thursday. The event will finish on Friday with a "Graduation Ball" headlined by a hitherto unknown artist named Badger Kull, who is billed as having just one three-minute song, titled Toxteth Day of the Dead. The KLF - who also went by names including The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, The K Foundation and The Timelords - had hits like 3AM Eternal, Last Train to Trancentral and What Time Is Love? in the late 1980s and early '90s. As well as their electrifying pop-trance hits, Cauty and Drummond became known for sabotaging their own success and subverting the music business in a serious of infamous stunts. Here are four of them: The duo were ordered to destroy all copies of their 1987 debut album after a complaint from Abba, who objected to the unauthorised sampling of Dancing Queen. Cauty and Drummond travelled to Sweden to try to track Abba down in person. But they failed, so they presented the gold disc they had brought with them to a Swedish prostitute instead. As you do. They burned some of the LPs in a field before throwing the rest overboard from the ferry on the way home. The album was eventually released with large stretches of silence where the samples had been. After getting to number one as The Timelords with Doctor Who theme rip-off Doctorin' the Tardis (fronted by Gary Glitter), they published a book called The Manual (How To Have A Number One The Easy Way) with instructions about how to top the charts. Austrian Eurotrash band Edelweiss followed their advice and sold five million records. When The KLF won best British group at the 1992 Brit Awards, they made their disdain for the music industry clear by performing 3AM Eternal with death metal group Extreme Noise Terror. The appearance ended with Drummond firing blanks from a machine gun into the stunned audience before an announcer said: "The KLF have left the music business." Not satisfied with that, they dumped a dead sheep on the steps of the after-show party with a note reading "I died for you", and deleted their back catalogue. After their resignation from the music

Summary: On 23 August 1994, The KLF - one of Britain's most incendiary bands, in more ways than one - burned £1m on a remote Scottish island.


Georg Niedermeier's own goal gave Pep Guardiola's side a half-time lead, which David Alaba doubled. Daniel Didavi fired into the top corner for Stuttgart, but Douglas Costa's long-range shot sealed Bayern's win. Borussia Dortmund, in second, can cut the gap to five points with a win at Schalke on Sunday. Bayern need a maximum of 11 points from their final five league matches to secure the title for Guardiola before he leaves to join Manchester City at the end of the season. The Bayern boss rotated his squad with Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg trip to Benfica in mind, beginning with Thomas Muller, Philipp Lahm, Costa and Thiago on the bench. But he brought on Muller after just 27 minutes, concerned that Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal was in danger of getting sent off after making two reckless challenges and collecting an early booking. Stuttgart captain Niedermeier scored at the wrong end as he stretched to prevent Franck Ribery's cross reaching Robert Lewandowski. Austria international Alaba added another early in the second half, showing neat footwork before beating goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton at the near post. Didavi, Stuttgart's leading scorer, improvised superbly to pull a goal back with just under half-an-hour left as he hooked the ball past Manuel Neuer while on the ground for his 11th of the season, but Costa's 25-yard drive ended hopes of a comeback. Augsburg moved out of the bottom three as they came from a goal behind to win 2-1 at Werder Bremen, who dropped into the relegation play-off place. Alfred Finnbogason and Hong Jeong-ho scored for the visitors after Florian Grillitsch's first goal of the season had put Bremen in front just before half-time. Hoffenheim are three points above Bremen after a third victory in four games as they won 2-0 at next-to-bottom at Eintracht Frankfurt. Darmstadt improved their survival chances with a 2-1 win at Hamburg, while Ingolstadt are eighth thanks to a 1-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Summary: Bayern Munich edged closer to a fourth successive Bundesliga title as they restored their eight-point lead with victory at Stuttgart.


Peake will star as Titania, Lucas will be Bottom and stage star Elaine Paige returns to TV as Mistress Quince. The former Doctor Who writer has written what is described as a "bold and accessible" adaptation of Shakespeare's play. It will be shown as part of a new Shakespeare season on BBC One in 2016. Bernard Cribbins and Richard Wilson will also star in the adaptation as Snout and Starveling respectively. Also appearing in the cast is John Hannah, as Theseus. PhoneShop's Javone Prince will play Snug and Fisayo Akinade who starred in Russell T Davies' Banana and Cucumber will play Flute. Maxine Peake played Hamlet on stage last year, saying she took the role of the vengeful prince because of a scarcity of great parts for women. She added she found Shakespeare's female roles "quite problematic". Russell T Davies said: "This is such an exciting range of actors from stage and screen, from wild comedy to high drama, and some making their first ever appearance on camera. The Dream is coming to life like never before." The adaptation is described as having "as much attitude and invention as any theatrical interpretation". It is being aimed at all age ranges, said the BBC, from "children, who can laugh at Bottom and his Mechanicals and marvel at the fairies' awesome powers" to "adults, who know those broken hearts and star-crossed lovers all too well" and "whole families, united in front of the television to enjoy the play's dazzling world of danger, jokes, scares, poetry, thrills and fun."

Summary: Maxine Peake, Matt Lucas and Elaine Paige are heading the cast of Russell T Davies' adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream.


They seized the regional government's headquarters and prosecutor's office before opening fire with automatic weapons at the main police station. Interim President Olexander Turchynov criticised local police for their "inaction" and "criminal treachery". The US accused Russia of seeking to "change the security landscape" of Eastern and Central Europe. By David SternBBC News, Kiev The pro-Russian gunmen in Ukraine's east seem to be following a strategy of constant expansion and pressure on the Kiev government. Hardly a day goes by without another incident. Just recently, official buildings in Kostyantynivka have been taken over, Western military monitors detained, peaceful demonstrators in Donetsk attacked, and now the regional administration building in Luhansk has been seized. It is difficult to say what their ultimate goal is. Perhaps it is to keep government officials in Kiev on the defensive, forcing them to put out a number of fires at once, while others pop up throughout the region. Or else it is simply to keep the situation unstable, in order to prevent the presidential election scheduled to take place on 25 May. Or it could be just the opposite, as many in Kiev and throughout the country fear: to provoke the Ukrainians into a full crackdown, which would in turn spark a Russian invasion. The militants have called on Moscow to intervene on more than one occasion. In a speech at the Atlantic Council in Washington, Secretary of State John Kerry told the Kremlin to "leave Ukraine in peace" and warned: "Nato territory is inviolable we will defend every single inch of it." In other developments on Tuesday: Moscow has said it has no intention of invading eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russia activists have seized government buildings in more than a dozen towns and cities. Until now, only the local office of the State Security Service (SBU) in Luhansk, a city of 465,000 people less than 30km (20 miles) from the Russian border, had been targeted. But on Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of people shouting "Russia, Russia" gathered outside the headquarters of the regional government to demand a referendum on greater autonomy. A group of men armed with sticks and metal bars broke into the building. They pulled down the Ukrainian flag flying from the roof and replaced it with a Russian tricolour and the flag of Donetsk People's Republic. Crowds of pro-Russia activists then overran the building housing the prosecutor's office before attacking the headquarters of the interior ministry's police force. Hours later, an AFP news agency journalist reported that officers had abandoned the police station and been taken away in buses, as an angry crowd shouted at them to "Go home". Activists also went into a regional television station, but decided not to take it over after they were allowed to make a live broadcast. Following the takeovers, President Turchynov demanded the dismissal of the police chiefs in Luhansk and the other eastern city of Donetsk. "The overwhelming majority of law enforcement bodies in the east are incapable of fulfilling their duty to defend our citizens," he said. Pro-Russia activists control much of the neighbouring Donetsk region.

Summary: Pro-Russia activists have stormed several official buildings in the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk.


Turner, who spent nine years as a player with Posh before winning back-to-back promotions as manager in the early 1990s, was diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia in 2006. His wife Lynne previously said doctors told her the illness was "caused by heading too many balls". Turner also played for Cambridge United, Luton, Swindon and Southend. He started his playing career at Peterborough in 1969 and made more than 300 appearances. His playing career also included time in the US. Turner retired as a player in 1984 and took over as boss at Cambridge United a year later, managing them until 1990. His successful reign at Peterborough ended in 1992, when he stood down to become chairman. Mick Halsall, who captained Peterborough to victory in the play-off final in 1992, said Turner was a "great, great leader". "He had a great ability to nurture," Halsall said. "[We were] a bunch of scallywags who achieved so much, and in my opinion wouldn't have achieved it under anyone else." Bob Symns, Peterborough chief executive, said Turner was "a legend who'll never be forgotten". John Beck, who was brought to Cambridge as a player by Turner in 1986 and went on to take the club to the brink of the Premier League as manager, said Turner was a "very lovable man". "I'd gone to meet the manager at Peterborough and I was going to sign, but then I got a phone call from Chris," he said. "I went down to the Abbey (Stadium) and knew instantly that this was the man I wanted to sign for. "He was just a wonderful person. Great warmth, great fun, great personality."

Summary: Former Peterborough United and Cambridge United manager Chris Turner has died, aged 64.


The All Blacks were five points behind at half-time with a man in the sin-bin as four penalties from Handre Pollard cancelled out Jerome Kaino's early try. A Dan Carter drop-goal and a Beauden Barrett try put the champions ahead. South Africa replied with two penalties but a Carter effort in between secured victory despite ferocious Bok defence. It was seldom pretty but once again in this World Cup there was a gripping finale, the All Blacks holding that two-point lead for the last 12 minutes as their opponents finally tired. No team has ever retained the Webb Ellis trophy, but the All Blacks will be favourites to do so when they meet either Australia or Argentina next Saturday after finding their way through a brutal encounter. This was nothing like the free-flowing attacking rugby that had eviscerated France in the quarter-finals, but in its own way it was just as admirable, as South Africa refused to buckle despite having just 43% possession. The game swung in the 20 minutes after half-time, New Zealand beginning that period five points down and with Kaino off the pitch, but ending it five points up and with Springbok wing Bryan Habana in the sin-bin instead. And despite replacement Pat Lambie cutting the lead to less than a score, the vast experience of the champions saw them through. After Pollard's early penalty, the All Blacks struck back when Kaino thundered through De Jager down the right and touched down one-handed in the corner, but two more pin-point penalties from Pollard gave his side a two-point lead with 20 minutes gone. South Africa were having significant success at the breakdown, New Zealand shipping six penalties in short order, and the world champions looked instead for territory, kicking behind the defence and into the corners. Carter hit the post with a long-range penalty, and despite his side dominating possession and territory the Springbok defensive wall continued to hold. When South Africa finally made it out of their half, they struck again. Kaino was sin-binned for kicking the ball away and Pollard stroked over his fourth penalty to make it 12-7 at the interval, the green-shirted supporters in the capacity crowd starting to believe that the upset was on. The Springboks had not lost to the All Blacks in 21 Tests when leading or level at half-time, but despite being a man down New Zealand closed the gap to two points as a spell of carefully worked territory was capped with a Carter drop-goal. Schalk Burger then lost the ball metres from his own line, the All Blacks went right and drove on through their forwards before Ma'a Nonu sent replacement Barrett diving into the corner. With Habana sin-binned for knocking the ball from scrum-half Aaron Smith's hands and Carter bending over the conversion for 17-12, the match appeared to have turned. Pollard and Carter exchanged penalties, and with replacements pouring on to the pitch and the rain hammering down the two heavyweights went toe to toe. Pat Lambie came on for Pollard to make it 20-18 with 10

Summary: Reigning champions New Zealand are into their fourth World Cup final after slogging past South Africa in another Twickenham epic.


The Football League wants to create an extra division with 20 teams in each from 2019-20. It would mean England has 100 teams in five divisions, up from 92. There are currently 24 teams in the Championship, League One and League Two. The Football League says the move would tackle fixture congestion and boost the finances of its members. The Premier League and the Football Association have backed the proposal "in principle". Of the current 72 Football League clubs, 90% must support the proposal for it to go ahead. A decision will be made at their annual general meeting in June 2017. "There are clear benefits for everyone," Football League chief executive Shaun Harvey told BBC Sport. "It is about taking a step back to try to work out what is best for English football. "We hope that the Football League taking this first step is the catalyst for future change." However, the proposal has attracted mixed reaction from Football League clubs. Accrington owner Andrew Holt said it had "no merit", while former Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn believes it "has value". Other club bosses complained they had not been told about the plan before it was announced on Thursday. 'Football League shake-up would see clubs struggle financially' The Football League believes the move would help: Harvey said the Premier League and the FA have backed the idea in principle because "they can see potential benefits on an international basis". "The whole game needs to come together," he added. "It is about finding solutions that supports English football for the future." The FA said the fixture schedule needs looking at "for the benefit of all". "These are interesting draft proposals and we look forward to further discussions over the coming months," it added. Mark Lawn, the joint-chairman of Bradford City, believes the current system should not be changed. "We've had this structure for years because it has suited the majority of clubs, so why change it?" said Lawn, whose team are taking part in the League One play-offs. "What they don't understand is that currently we have 23 home games. We need the crowds. Losing four home games means we lose four incomes." Brentford chief executive Mark Devlin thinks the Football League should be praised for an "innovative and far-reaching approach". "These proposals are a really good start for how we can tackle some of the problems Football League clubs are facing," he added. For the proposal to be approved, it needs the backing of 65 Football League clubs (90%) at next year's AGM. The Football League says its board is offering "no recommendation other than asking its members to give full consideration to the proposal". The decision will have to be confirmed by November 2017. Relegation from the Football League would be scrapped in the 2018-19 season, How the promotion/relegation system would work during 2018-19 is still to be determined. Rotherham chairman Tony Stewart said he was concerned the proposal could widen existing financial gulfs between the divisions. "There is also a divide between the Championship and League One and Two

Summary: English football could be heading for its biggest shake-up since the creation of the Premier League in 1992.


Craig Harvey, 31, denies assaulting consultant radiologist Marcel Strauss at Wishaw General on 24 February. He is also accused of assaulting a prison officer and wrestling with three others before trying to escape from the ultrasound department on the same day. Mr Harvey pled not guilty to all the charges during an appearance at the High Court in Glasgow. It is alleged that he repeatedly struck Dr Strauss on the arm with a blade, which was attached to a piece of plastic, to the doctor's severe injury and permanent disfigurement. Prosecutors also say that he assaulted prison officer James Muncie when he was "in lawful custody" and that he tried to detain the guard against his will in a toilet while holding the razor blade. The charge further alleges that Mr Harvey demanded the prison officer remove his handcuffs and attempted to strike him with the blade before struggling with him, which resulted in Mr Muncie striking his head. It is also claimed that he struggled with three other prison officers and attempted to escape from their custody in an attempt to defeat the ends of justice. Mr Harvey faces a third charge of being in possession of a weapon. He is due to stand trial on 27 September at the High Court in Livingston.

Summary: A prisoner is to go on trial accused of attacking a doctor at a hospital with a razor blade.


Mr Kaczynski's Law and Justice party never accepted an inquiry that found the Smolensk crash was an accident. The party, which was returned to power in elections last month, accuses Mr Tusk of negligence. He resigned as prime minister last year to become European Council president. Government spokesman Elzbieta Witek said Poland's State Tribunal would be "a good thing" for Mr Tusk, referring to a court that handles cases against elected and other senior officials. She was echoing a call from a government minister, Adam Lipinski, who said the former prime minister had "a lot to answer for" and should be prosecuted after his initial term of office came to an end in Brussels in 2017. On 10 April 2010, 96 Poles were killed when the Tupolev plane they were travelling in went down in thick fog, short of the runway near Smolensk in western Russia. The president, his wife and senior government officials were on their way to Katyn to mark the 70th anniversary of the murder of thousands of Polish officers by Soviet secret police. Separate investigations ruled out any kind of plot, blaming the conditions and poorly trained pilots. Leaked transcripts also indicated the pilots had come under pressure from people on board. Mr Lipinski, a minister in the prime minister's office, told Polish newspaper Super Express that Mr Tusk had "given away" the Smolensk investigation to the Russians, had been negligent in explaining the disaster and had failed to bring back the wreckage to Poland. The Law and Justice party is still run by the late president's brother and identical twin, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, although the prime minister is Beata Szydlo. The government spokeswoman said there was no plan to seek a prosecution against Mr Tusk, insisting it was her private view. But ministers this week shut down the website of the Polish state's Smolensk crash investigation.

Summary: A Polish government spokeswoman has called for former Prime Minister Donald Tusk to be put on trial for his handling of the 2010 air disaster in which President Lech Kaczynski died.


"I'm really looking forward to it - the home of Scottish football," said Rodgers ahead of his maiden visit. "I hear the pitch is good, a nice big pitch suits the speed in our team and our intensity. "The technical area goes right out to the end of the pitch, but you might need a taxi to get back to your staff." This will be Rodgers' second taste of the Old Firm derby and his experience of the fixture got off to a great start with a 5-1 league victory at Celtic Park last month. "It was a brilliant performance by the players in every aspect," he recalled. "Obviously this one is on a neutral ground, but we'll be looking to have a similar performance. "We'll be prepared and focused. We know it's going to be a tough game. We anticipated that the last time." Rodgers is also aware Celtic's visit to Hampden last season in the Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers ended in defeat. "The last experience there wasn't so good for Celtic," he said. "But it's a different team with a different mentality and we'll look to take that mentality into the game." Rodgers lost two semi-finals in his time at Liverpool and is aiming to make it third time lucky at the club he joined in the summer. "You have to perform - that's what's important and if you get little bit of luck along the way then hopefully you'll get the result that you want." said the Northern Irishman. "So, for us, it's really looking at our performance level, which in the main has been at a really high level. "My focus is always on my own team and, if we impose our style of play, it can give a lot of problems to opponents." Unlike predecessor Ronny Deila, Rodgers would not be drawn on this semi-final being a step on the way to a potential domestic treble. "It's very, very difficult to achieve," he said. "There's been great managers here in the past that haven't achieved that. "But it's the first competition where we've a chance to win a trophy and I've always said that it's a priority for us because it's the first one. "Our idea was to qualify for the Champions League, which we did, to make a good start in the league, which we've done, and then look to get to the League Cup final. "Unless you can do that then you don't have the chance to win the trophies."

Summary: Manager Brendan Rodgers is sure Celtic can exploit the wide open spaces of Hampden when they meet Rangers in Sunday's League Cup semi-final.


Mr Charney, who also founded the company, was ousted last year because of the employee complaints and amid accusations of misuse of company funds. In the San Francisco court filing, the board said it did not expect him ever to return to the firm. Mr Charney's lawyer said many of the statements made were false. "The company has engaged in an invasion of Mr Charney's privacy in a shameful attempt to extort him and gain leverage over him," said his lawyer Keith Fink. The court filing documents evidence of illicit emails written to female employees by the former chief executive, as well as racially derogatory taunts. They come in response to Mr Charney's defamation lawsuit against the company and its chair. Mr Charney "repeatedly engaged in conduct that violated the company's sexual harassment and anti-discrimination policy," the company's papers say. "Given this set of facts... it would be hard to find any board of any company... that would be willing to hire Mr Charney as its CEO, executive, or employee. The risk to the company and its shareholders would just be too great," the board adds. Earlier this month, American Apparel was granted a restraining order preventing him from making any negative statements in the press about the company and from trying to get board members removed.

Summary: The retailer American Apparel has detailed sexist and racist misconduct claims against former boss Dov Charney in a court filing.


"We are about a third of the way down the road," she says. Having been one the major players behind Manchester's recent cultural renaissance, she takes on the leadership of the Tate with palpable energy and ambition. Her intention, she says, is to change the Tate in the next 20 years as much as her predecessor - Sir Nicholas Serota - changed it in the last two decades. Given that he oversaw the transformation of the museum from a respected gallery in Pimlico (with a regional outlet in Liverpool) into a global mega art brand, it is a bold claim. Sir Nicholas built his Tate empire with bricks and mortar, refurbishing existing galleries and creating new venues such as Tate Modern. Balshaw will take a different approach with her expansionist agenda, focussing more on people rather than real estate. Roughly speaking, according to statistics collected by the newly-renamed Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, around 50% of the British population visit a museum or gallery at least once a year, meaning - of course - 50% do not. These absentees are her target audience. She says: "We should absolutely reasonably expect 75% of the population to love the fact we have a national collection and feel happy to be visiting Tateâ€¦ and every young person should be given the opportunity to think and play and experiment in the spaces Tate holds. And that is a big, big shift." Her clarity of vision is impressive, but her ability to explain how it will be realised is less exact. She wants to usher in "an easier language to talk about the joy of art" but couldn't be specific beyond saying that arcane words should be either avoided or explained. She talks of a radical transformation in audience profile, of a lack of representation of people from BAME background among the staff and in the sector more generally. But when it comes to the organisation she is now leading, which is to be the agent for the change she desires, she says, "it's not that we need to change anything particularly". There is no doubt she is sincere in her ambitions, and probably more capable than most in the museum and gallery world when it comes to broadening the audience. But if she is to be successful in her aims she will need to take a leaf out of Sir Nicholas's job application for the Tate director's job back in the 1980s - in which he wrote that for the institution to change he would need to grasp the nettle. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. Follow my Twitter feed: @WillGompertzBBC If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Maria Balshaw wants to make the Tate "the most culturally inclusive institution in the world", which she thinks it is far from being at the moment.


In the year to the end of March, 57 victims of homicide (murders and culpable homicides) were recorded - down five on the previous 12 months. This is the lowest number of recorded homicide cases for a single 12-month period since 1976 and half the figure of nine years ago. As of 31 March 2016, only one case of homicide recorded in 2015-16 was unresolved. The report Homicide in Scotland showed that a sharp instrument remained the most common method of killing in Scotland and accounted for 51% of homicides (29 cases) in 2015-16. Nearly all of these cases (26 out of 29) involved a knife. While the majority of the accused had an unknown status for alcohol and drugs, 31% (20 people) were identified by the police as being under the influence of alcohol or alcohol and drugs. Justice Secretary Michael Matheson said: "While it is encouraging to see continued falls in homicide cases alongside the long-term decline in violent crime, the sustained efforts that have helped achieve this - through education and enforcement - must continue, because each of the lives lost is one life too many. "There is a clear role across a range of public services, in addition to the critical work of our police, to continue to support communities that may remain at risk from violent crime and to challenge irresponsible attitudes both to alcohol misuse and to so-called 'casual' violence. "We will continue to work with partners and invest in a range of projects to help steer our young people away from the risks of a life of violence and crime, while also ensuring our law enforcement agencies and the courts have the powers and resources needed to deal with those who do harm to others." Scottish Labour's justice spokeswoman Claire Baker said: "Whilst I welcome the overall downward trend in homicides in Scotland we have to take these statistics with a note of caution. "Last year when the Scottish government were heralding 'record low' homicide figures after a supposed similar drop, the actual figures were being revised upwards to show an increase. "Meanwhile, sexual crime in Scotland sits at a 45-year high and in the past year we have seen an increase in violent crime with attempted murder and serious assault rising by a staggering 27%." The number of homicide victims for 2014-15 stood at 59 last year but later increased to 62, after three cases were reclassified following deaths.

Summary: The number of murders in Scotland has fallen again, according to new figures.


More than 1,000 schools in America's second-biggest city were searched on Tuesday after classes were cancelled. Officials in New York, the biggest city, said they had received a similar threat but had ignored it as a hoax. Los Angeles police chief Charlie Beck said it was "very easy in hindsight to criticise the decision". "We have suffered too many school shootings in America to ignore these kinds of threats," he added. In New York, police commissioner William Bratton and federal officials who asked not to be identified described the decision in Los Angeles as an "overreaction", Reuters news agency reports. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio had concluded the threat contained "nothing credible".

Summary: Schools in Los Angeles are preparing to reopen after being shut down over an email threat, in a move queried by police officials in New York.


Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that the Russian air force would continue its support of the Syrian armed forces. He also urged Washington to deliver on a pledge to separate moderate Syrian opposition fighters from "terrorists". US Secretary of State John Kerry warned the US was "on the verge" of suspending talks with Russia over Syria. "It's irrational, in the context of the kind of bombing taking place, to be sitting there, trying to take things seriously," he told a conference in Washington. "There is no notion or indication of seriousness of purpose with what is taking place right now." The Russian foreign ministry said a US refusal to co-operate would be a gift to "terrorists". The US and Russia have been negotiating for months to try to secure a cessation of hostilities but the latest truce collapsed last week after only a few days and attacks on eastern Aleppo have since intensified. The US warned on Wednesday it would end talks on military co-operation unless Moscow stopped the bombing. The recent cessation deal was meant to lead to joint Russian-US air strikes on so-called Islamic State and Jabhat Fateh al-Sham (formerly known as al-Nusra Front). However Russia has complained the US has not done enough to separate the more moderate rebel groups, which it backs, from Jabhat Fateh al-Sham. Many of these groups have formed a strategic alliance with the more powerful Jabhat Fateh al-Sham and fight alongside it. Despite growing tensions between the two nations, Mr Peskov said Russia remains interested in pursuing talks with the US in an effort to resolve the crisis in Syria. His comments echo a statement from Moscow, which insisted it would send diplomats to Geneva to discuss ways of normalising the situation with the US. US Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that national security agencies were reviewing all options to try to end the Syrian civil war. He said President Barack Obama had asked "all of the agencies to put forward options, some familiar, some new, that we are very actively reviewing". "When we are able to work through these in the days ahead we'll have an opportunity to come back and talk about them in detail," he said. Meanwhile Turkey has said it will work with Russia on putting in place another ceasefire after the previous agreement collapsed. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told reporters in Ankara "we are more than ready" but emphasised that nations have to try harder to find a political resolution in order for an agreement to be effective. Aleppo has come under heavy aerial bombardment since the partial truce deal disintegrated a week ago. Some 250,000 people are trapped in the east in appalling conditions, under siege from Russian-backed Syrian forces. UN aid chief Stephen O'Brien has warned that Aleppo is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Mr O'Brien, the under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, told the UN Security Council Aleppo had descended into a "merciless abyss of humanitarian catastrophe unlike any we have witnessed in Syria". The US has accused Russia of taking part

Summary: Russia has said it will carry on bombing rebel-held eastern Aleppo in Syria, defying US demands to stop.


Activists want to stop the consumption of dog meat at the festival in the southern city of Yulin which is due to begin later this month. Correspondents say animal rights is a growing concern in China. There have been frequent calls to treat animals more humanely. About 24 activists accompanied by their dogs handed in the petition at the representative office of Yulin city in the Chinese capital, Beijing. They unfurled banners with pictures of their pets alongside the message: "I'm not your dinner." The annual festival - due to begin on 21 June - involves the slaughter of thousands of dogs for human consumption. Figures cited by The Washington Post say about 30 million dogs are killed across Asia every year for their meat, with more than a third of that number killed in China. Opponents say many dogs are either stolen or are strays rounded up for the festival. They say many are caged in cramped conditions before being killed. Campaigning group Humane Society International has described the Yulin event as a "nightmare not a festival". Supporters of the festival argue that dog meat is good for people and eating canines is no different from consuming any other meat. In 2014, the Yulin government distanced itself from the festival, arguing it was organised by private business people and did not have official backing. Celebrities including British comedian Ricky Gervais have criticised the festival along with Chinese pop star Chen Kun and actors Yang Mi and Fan Bingbing. The tradition of eating dog meat dates back four or five hundred years in China, South Korea and other countries, as it is believed to ward off the heat of the summer months, according to state news agency Xinhua. However, the Yulin festival only began in recent years, Xinhua reported last year.

Summary: Animal rights campaigners in China have handed in a petition with 11 million signatures calling for an end to an annual dog-eating festival in the south-west of the country.


The 35-year-old joined the Iron from Blackpool in 2013 and has made 119 league appearances for the League One side. He helped them to a third-placed finish this season, before they were beaten by Millwall in the play-off semi-finals. Bishop told the club website: "With the way the season finished, it's a sense of unfinished business and it was disappointing for all of us."

Summary: Scunthorpe midfielder Neal Bishop has signed a one-year contract extension.


Acorn Park Care Home in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, was warned it must make a "significant improvement". If not, it could face having its registration cancelled. The privately-run home was served with a formal improvement notice by the Care Inspectorate and given until next month to make changes. Seven areas of concern were listed after an inspection, with nutrition and hydration, personal plans for service users, environmental safety, staffing and administration of drugs all being criticised. A spokesman for the Care Inspectorate said: "Everyone in Scotland has the right to safe, compassionate care which meets their needs and respects their rights. "Where we have concerns, we do not hesitate to take action. "Our first priority is always the safety and well-being of residents and this improvement notice sets out what we expect the service to do to ensure that the care provided to residents improves. "We will be inspecting this service again soon to ensure that progress is being made." An Acorn Park spokesman said: "We are working hard with the Care Inspectorate to meet their requirements within the timescales set."

Summary: A care home has been ordered to raise its standards after the industry watchdog criticised areas including infection control.


The pipe, which supplies Staleen Water Treatment Plant in County Louth, burst on Friday. Irish Water said parts to repair the main arrived on site on Wednesday. Speaking to RTÃ‰, Sean Laffey of Irish Water said this was a "temporary patch" but that a permanent fix would be completed in two weeks. Water is currently running through the pipe, but testing will continue for the rest of the day. On Tuesday, Irish Water said it could be the weekend before supply returned to normal. Irish Water also said it is prioritising the replacement of the 2.2km water main which serves the plant. "It's clear from the significant level of disruption and hardship endured by so many customers as a result of the burst on this high pressure main that its replacement must be a priority for Irish Water," a statement said. "A detailed programme for complete replacement will take a number of weeks to finalise. "However, a preliminary view suggests a timeframe of 18 months and a budget of 2-3m euros will be needed to complete the work." Water rationing remains in place and there are 86 stationary water containers in place across counties Louth and Meath.

Summary: Work is under way to repair a burst water main in the Republic of Ireland which has left 50,000 customers without water for six days.


Joel Warwick also twice tried to kiss her and asked her to "bend over" a photocopier machine, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) said. He denied misconduct and said it was mutual flirting at an East Midlands Ambulance Service base in Lincolnshire. The panel said his actions in 2015 were so serious it had to suspend him. The tribunal hearing on 4 April was told that Mr Warwick had removed a pen from the 'V' of his colleague's blouse and squeezed her breast when he placed the pen back into her blouse. On another occasion Mr Warwick told the complainant he "needed a hug". He started working at the Spalding station in August 2014 and claimed both he and his colleague had "engaged in flirtatious behaviour". In reaching its conclusion the HCPC said the panel acknowledged Mr Warwick was "of good character", with an "otherwise unblemished career". It also accepted that he had apologised to the complainant shortly afterwards. Panel chair Claire Bonnet said: "Mr Warwick had demonstrated limited insight into how his actions transgressed professional boundaries. "His misconduct was so serious that the need to uphold professional standards and public confidence in the profession and the regulatory process would be undermined if a finding of impairment was not made in these circumstances," she added.

Summary: A paramedic has been suspended for eight months after he squeezed a colleague's breast and inappropriately touched her bottom.


It's a vivid metaphor from Dr Udai Banerji, of the Institute of Cancer Research and the Royal Marsden, for the challenge facing patients, scientists and clinicians. Over the past 18 months, I've been part of a Panorama team that has followed a group of remarkable cancer patients who are on clinical trials run jointly by the two organisations. I met patients like Sophie Armitage, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called IMFT when she was just nine; and Tami Morris, who has had ovarian cancer for more than a decade. Tami, like many of those in the trials, has advanced cancer, which has spread from its original site to other parts of the body. With Sophie, the tumour was localised, but growing around her airway and so making it both dangerous and difficult to treat. Both patients are on different forms of targeted drug treatment, part of a new range of weapons against cancer. Unlike conventional chemotherapy, which attacks all rapidly dividing cells, targeted drugs focus on the genetic mutations that drive cancer growth. The key to this new generation of cancer drugs is our greater understanding of human genetics. A revolution in DNA sequencing means the disease can be mapped faster, cheaper and in greater detail than ever. For Tami Morris, it has meant that pills she takes at home have replaced and outperformed chemotherapy. She told me: "Five years ago, before the Marsden, I thought that was it. But they've given me a good four years so far." Tami has been on a succession of different targeted treatments designed for patients with specific mutations in their cancer. Although the drugs have often worked well for some time, eventually her cancer has developed resistance to them, meaning her doctors have had to keep switching her medication. Cancer resistance is probably the biggest problem facing scientists. Watch Panorama: 'Can You Cure My Cancer?' on BBC One on 11 February at 21.00 GMT or later on the BBC iPlayer. BBC iPlayer Researchers at the ICR labs in London discovered some years ago that cancer survives through Darwinian evolution. Prof Johann de Bono is in charge of nearly 40 early drug trials: "Resistance is a major issue because these are cancers that are genetically unstable, they can change and they evolve, we call this clonal evolution." But new drugs are coming through all the time, and so far, the doctors at the ICR and Royal Marsden - who divide their time between laboratories and the clinic - have been able to find a new treatment for Tami. By using drugs in combination or even in rotation, scientists are trying to keep pace with cancer resistance. It will be a key strategy in transforming the disease into a manageable long-term condition. Of course, the prospects for cancer patients are far brighter now than ever. Although one in two of us in our lifetime will hear the words, "You have cancer," survival rates have doubled in the past 40 years. Currently, one in two cancer patients will live at least a decade, and

Summary: "If you had to describe cancer I would say it's an evil genius."


The former Sharks scrum-half is suing the club for alleged clinical negligence over a concussion injury. "It puts club medical staff and doctors in a very, very difficult situation," Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter told BBC Sport. "If a player can suddenly turn around and start suing a rugby club, at what stage will it stop?" Baxter added: "I think the majority of past concussion situations have been dealt with very professionally and very well. "My big concern is, are we going to create - if we are not very careful - a scenario for our medical staff where they are almost having to drag players off the field just in case? That's the big worry for me." Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said: "If you put yourself in the shoes of the medic, it's almost an impossible job. Would they want to return someone to the field of play if they have been taken off for an assessment now?" In 2014 the head injury assessment (HIA) was introduced, replacing the shorter and less comprehensive pitch-side concussion assessment (PSCA). Any player who has suffered a head injury must have an HIA to determine whether they are fit to return to the field of play. But McCall feels teams should be able to bring back on players who have been substituted on tactical grounds, in the event of a replacement suffering concussion. "For us coaches there is the possibility of being reduced to 14 men because a sub fails his concussion test," said McCall. "That is a ludicrous state of affairs. We want player safety, but it should be like a blood bin and we should be able to bring a replaced player back on the field and make sure teams stay at 15." Baxter added: "Everything is so grey, that to really protect yourself, you could easily see 10 HIAs in a game. We just have to be a bit careful about where it will end up." Wasps boss Dai Young said: "The Willis case could set a dangerous precedent. Let's hope it doesn't go down that path, but we all have total trust in our medics. "We are all fully aware of concussion, but it is putting a lot of pressure on our medics now, and putting them under the microscope." Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Premiership bosses have said Cillian Willis' legal action against Sale could have wider repercussions for rugby.


The local authority has spent more than £750,000 on events since 2014. In total, 18 different organisations have received support for 38 events which attracted combined attendances of more than 160,000 people. The council report added that more than 43% of audiences had come from outside Dumfries and Galloway. The study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of the local authority's Major Festivals and Events Strategy (MFES). Among the events it has supported are Wigtown Book Festival, Spring Fling and the Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival. A survey found there was good public awareness of the strategy, with 85% of respondents saying the events benefited their community. The majority also said it had helped to provide a "favourable impression" of the council. The review concluded that the strategy had "generally met its objectives" in terms of supporting the development of the events sector in Dumfries and Galloway. "The region is increasingly recognised for the breadth and depth of events across a number of sectors staged within its borders each year," it said. "These contribute significantly to the regional economy as well as to the quality of life of our population." However, the study did flag up concerns about policing costs at some music festivals in the region. A meeting is to be held at the end of the month to try to tackle the issue.

Summary: A report has found festivals supported by a three-year council investment strategy have generated £17.6m for the Dumfries and Galloway economy.


The sub was 20km (12 miles) from the Admiral Kuznetsov at the time of the incident, the military said. Russia sent a flotilla to the eastern Mediterranean ahead of an expected resumption of air strikes in Syria. Nato said it was monitoring the ships in a "measured and responsible way". An official said the Western military alliance would not go into details but said it had been observing the fleet for some weeks. The Russian flotilla's conspicuous voyage from Severomorsk in northern Russia, through the North Sea and the English Channel and into the Mediterranean, has rung alarm bells among Nato allies. There was no confirmation of the Russian military's claim of an incident, and the Dutch military tweeted that it would give no comment on submarine operations. It was also not immediately clear where the incident took place. However, one report placed the Admiral Kuznetsov around 100km (62 miles) north-west of the Syrian port of Latakia. Russian defence spokesman Igor Konashenkov said that two anti-submarine ships, Severomorsk and Vice-Admiral Kulakov, had "easily identified the submarine 20km away using the standard onboard hydro-acoustics systems and data obtained from anti-submarine helicopters". Although the sub had tried to evade surveillance, the ships tracked it for more than an hour and "forced it to leave the area of the aircraft carrier-led group", he said, condemning the Dutch sub's manoeuvres as "clumsy and dangerous". Although there was no official reaction from the Dutch military, Defence Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said she thought it wise "not to go along with the Russian rhetoric". Dutch marine expert Jaime Karreman said that if true the incident was unprecedented. "It's pretty shocking that a submarine on a secret mission is discovered," he told Dutch TV.

Summary: Russia's defence ministry says two of its navy destroyers forced away a Dutch submarine to stop it spying on an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean.


17 May 2017 Last updated at 06:49 BST Around 9,000 people were killed, and more than 8 million affected by the earthquake - roughly a quarter of the country's population It also caused massive damage to roads and buildings, with schools closed and people left homeless. But as time passes things are slowly starting to return to normal, and aid organisations like World Vision are helping people get their lives back on track. Watch Hayley's report.

Summary: Two years ago, huge earthquakes hit the South Asian country of Nepal.


Kara McCullough, a scientist at the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, appeared to link healthcare to employment. But the beauty queen, 25, faced a backlash on social media. It comes as the Trump administration battles to overturn Obamacare, which aimed to extend insurance coverage to the 15% of Americans who lack it. Earlier this month the lower chamber of the US Congress passed a new healthcare act that Democrats say will leave millions uninsured. However, Republicans in the Senate have indicated they will cast it aside and write a new law. Asked during Sunday's pageant in Las Vegas whether healthcare was a privilege or a right, Miss McCullough said: "I'm definitely going to say it's a privilege." She added: "As a government employee, I'm granted healthcare and I see first hand that for one to have healthcare, you need to have jobs. "We need to continue to cultivate this environment that we're given the opportunity to have healthcare as well as jobs to all American citizens worldwide." Her remarks divided liberal-minded and conservative-minded viewers. Some were quick to criticise her stance. Miss McCullough - who was born in Italy and was representing Washington DC - was also asked if she considered herself to be a feminist but said she preferred the term "equalism" and said men and women had equal opportunity in US workplaces. "I don't really want to consider myself - try not to consider myself like this die-hard, you know, like, 'Oh, I don't really care about men'," said the contestant, who says she wants to see more women employed in government science roles. Some people on social media supported her views. Obamacare has been opposed by Republicans since it was first proposed in 2009. Republicans say the law imposes too many costs on business and describe it as a "job killer", although the number of jobs in the healthcare sector has risen since it was introduced. Opponents have also decried it as an unwarranted intrusion into the affairs of private businesses and individuals.

Summary: The new Miss USA beauty pageant winner has sparked controversy by declaring that healthcare was a "privilege", not a right.


Media playback is not supported on this device Cook's side carry a 1-0 lead into the second Test at Lord's on Thursday, after last week's 169-run victory. But Cook said: "Australia are still probably favourites, they've only got to retain, I suppose. "But series are not played on paper, it's what people deliver. And it's always nice to be underdogs isn't it?" England, who are taking precautions over the fitness of all-rounder Moeen Ali before the second Test, were hammered 5-0 by Australia in the last Ashes down under in 2013-14. But, following the departure of coach Peter Moores in May, they have undergone an overhaul both on and off the pitch. Under the interim leadership of assistant coach Paul Farbrace, they played positively in the drawn Test series and victorious one-day series against New Zealand. Victory in new head coach Trevor Bayliss's first match in charge gave them the early advantage in the Ashes series. Cook is keen for his side to continue in that positive vein against an Australia side that is likely to feature a number of changes, with wicketkeeper Brad Haddin absent for personal reasons while reports suggest all-rounder Shane Watson will be dropped. "I think it is important that we don't sit back and protect the lead," Cook told BBC Sport. "We can't do that, certainly not against Australia. "We have made a big effort with this series not to worry about what Australia do. It is about our attitude and approach. If we can get near the standards of Cardiff we will be a tough team to beat." England have won the past two matches between the two at Lord's, following Australia's 75-year unbeaten run at the home of cricket. England's only injury concern is over Moeen, who has felt some soreness in his side following the first Test. Moeen played a key role in the victory in Wales, scoring a brisk 77 at number eight in the first innings and taking five wickets in the match. Cook told BBC Sport: "He has come through training and fingers crossed he will be fine, which is great news for us. "He is fine but you always want to be careful and head into an Ashes Test match with people fully fit." Uncapped Yorkshire leg-spinner Adil Rashid is on standby should Moeen fail to prove his fitness. In the absence of Haddin, the uncapped Peter Nevill takes over as wicketkeeper. "I am confident with Nev coming in that we have the wicketkeeper spot covered," captain Michael Clarke told BBC Sport. "He is a fighter and has had a great year back in Australia. "He deserves his opportunity. He won his spot on form and that is why he is in the squad. I have every confidence he will walk out there and make runs." Clarke also expects seam bowler Mitchell Starc to be fit to play, despite suffering an ankle strain that required pain-killing injections in the first Test. Clarke said: "He took eight wickets. He bowled on one leg in the second innings and still took three

Summary: England captain Alastair Cook says Australia remain favourites to claim the Ashes despite his side's superb first-Test victory in Cardiff.


Talks have been ongoing for the past couple of weeks about the Northern Ireland international, with City having had two offers turned down for a player that West Brom say is not for sale. Evans, who had nine years at Manchester United before joining Albion in 2015, has two years left on his deal. West Brom have also turned down a £10m bid from Leicester for the 29-year-old. Evans joined United as a schoolboy before going on to win three Premier League titles and two League Cups while making 198 appearances. He joined West Brom after being told he did not figure in former United manager Louis van Gaal's plans. Twelve months ago, Arsenal showed an interest in signing Evans but West Brom rejected the approach for their captain. City manager Pep Guardiola said last month he was still hoping to sign another central defender before the transfer window closed. His fourth choice in that position is Eliaquim Mangala, who is not thought to have any long-term future at City. Former Everton winger Pat Nevin speaking to BBC Radio 5 live: Everyone knows Manchester City have a weakness at centre-back. Virgil van Dijk would be the perfect fit but if you don't get him then Jonny Evans, at 29, is probably coming in at his peak. He's comfortable in a two, comfortable with three at the back, and he's not bad on the ball either. I am struggling to find a negative. Just look at the Premier League at the weekend, centre-backs are really hard to find. People say he's not worth it, but there are so few of them around - so of course he is worth it.

Summary: Manchester City have had an £18m bid for defender Jonny Evans rejected by Premier League rivals West Brom.


Roedd Jane Marion Lord, 76 oed, wedi ceisio stopio ei char Vauxhall Corsa coch, rhag rholio i lawr y ffordd yn ei chartref ger Castell Newydd Emlyn, Ceredigion. Fe gredir fod Miss Lord wedi marw ar 21 Rhagfyr 2016, ond roedd wedi ei chaethiwo o dan ei char nes i gŵn ei ffrind, ddod o hyd iddi ar ôl cyfnod y Nadolig. Daeth y crwner yn y cwest yn Aberystwyth i'r casgliad bod ei marwolaeth yn un damweiniol. Clywodd y cwest fod Miss Lord, wedi ei gweld yn fyw am y tro diwethaf am tua 19:00 ar 21 Rhagfyr, mewn parti yn nhŷ ei ffrind, Francesca Lis Ross. Dywedodd Miss Ross ei bod wedi dechrau poeni am Miss Lord pan aeth draw i'w thŷ ar 23 Rhagfyr, er mwyn rhoi cerdyn Nadolig iddi, ond roedd y tŷ wedi cloi ac roedd y car yn dal tu allan. "Roddwn yn cymryd yn ganiataol ei bod wedi mynd i ffwrdd gyda ffrind oedd gyda cherbyd, felly gadewais anrheg ar lawr ger y tŷ cyn gadael," meddai Miss Ross wrth y cwest. Dychwelodd Miss Ross gyda'i gŵr a dau gi ar 30 Rhagfyr, ar ôl ceisio galw am Miss Lord y diwrnod cynt. Fe dorrwyd drws y tŷ i geisio dod o hyd iddi, ac fe aethant i chwilio yn yr ardd, ond fe ddaethant o hyd i gorff Miss Lord pan sylweddolodd y cŵn ei bod o dan y car. Fe ddisgrifiodd PC Matthew Fraser, o isadran fforensig Heddlu Dyfed-Powys, sut oedd Miss Lord wedi dioddef anafiadau i'w hysgwydd a'i chlun. Ychwanegodd fod marciau llaw ar y car yn awgrymu ei bod wedi ceisio stopio'r car rhag rholio i lawr y lôn cyn disgyn a mynd yn sownd oddi tano. Wrth ddyfarnu ei reithfarn, dywedodd crwner Ceredigion, Peter Brunton, na fyddai Miss Lord wedi goroesi'r noson ar y 21 o Ragfyr.

Summary: Mae cwest wedi clywed sut cafodd pensiynwraig ei gwasgu i farwolaeth o dan ei char, wedi i neb fethu a dod o hyd iddi am hyd at naw niwrnod.


The firm, which sells its Chevrolet brand in India, said it would continue to provide maintenance services. It also said that its plant in Maharashtra would continue to make cars for overseas markets, mainly central and south American regions. GM has announced similar plans for South and East African markets as part of its global business restructuring. GM puts $1bn India plan 'on hold' The US carmaker said it would stop selling cars in South Africa, and sell its manufacturing business there to Isuzu Motors. It added that Isuzu would also purchase 57.7% shareholding in its East Africa operations, assuming management control. The firm is aiming to make significant savings through these steps. "As a result of these actions, GM expects to realise annual savings of approximately $100m (Â£77m) and plans to take a charge of approximately $500m in the second quarter of 2017," it said in a statement. GM's announcement comes against the backdrop of predictions that India will become the world's third biggest vehicle market by 2020. But the firm has put faith in exports from India. "In India, our exports have tripled over the past year, and this will remain our focus going forward," GM International president Stefan Jacoby said in a statement. GM had planned to invest $1bn in India to boost its domestic presence, but its sales figures fell below below 1% in the year ended in March 2017. "We determined that the increased investment required for an extensive and flexible product portfolio would not deliver a leadership position or long-term profitability in the domestic market," Mr Jacoby added.

Summary: General Motors (GM) has announced that it will stop making cars for the Indian market by the end of 2017.


Levy completed a nine-under first round of 62 earlier on Friday and moved to 17 under, before bad light halted him on the last hole of his second round. He was six clear of German Martin Kaymer, England's Ross Fisher and Swede Robert Karlsson, all on 11 under with several holes to play. Kaymer's form will be a timely boost before the Ryder Cup. European team-mate, Belgian Thomas Pieters, was further down the field on three under after 16 holes of his second round. Austrian Bernd Wiesberger, who trailed Levy by a shot after the opening round, begins his round two at Bad Griesbach on Saturday. We've launched a new BBC Sport newsletter, bringing all the best stories, features and video right to your inbox. You can sign up here.

Summary: Frenchman Alexander Levy extended his lead to six shots on day two of the fog-delayed European Open in Germany.


The allegations were made in a BBC Spotlight programme on Tuesday. Mr Adams has denied any involvement in the murder of Mr Donaldson in 2006. In a statement, BBC Spotlight said: "The Spotlight programme dealt with matters of great public interest and the BBC stands by its journalism." A lawyer for the Donaldson family spoke to the BBC on Friday after meeting Garda Deputy Assistant Commissioner Derek Byrne and two other senior police officers. Ciaran Shiels said the officers provided an update on progress in their investigation during the meeting in Belfast. "The one theme that has come out of today's meeting is that the theory that was being advanced by BBC Spotlight earlier this week, that this was in some way carried out by the Provisional IRA or authorised by Gerry Adams, I think it's absolute nonsense," he said. Asked how the family responded to the claims that Mr Donaldson was killed by the Provisional IRA, and that the killing had been sanctioned by the Sinn Féin leader, Mr Shiels said: "It just does not stand up. "It does not marry in any way with the lines of inquiry that have been progressed by the guards ([Garda] or by the the (police) ombudsman." A man who said he worked as an informer for the intelligence branch of the police told Spotlight that he had been told the Provisional IRA had killed him. The former spy, who was in the IRA and Sinn Féin., told the programme that in his experience such a murder would have to have been sanctioned by Gerry Adams. The man could not be identified because of fears about his safety. What Spotlight was told Agent: I know from my experience in the IRA that murders have to be approved by the leadership. They have to be given approval by the leadership of the IRA and the military leadership of the IRA. Presenter: Who are you specifically referring to? Agent: Gerry Adams, he gives the final say. Mr Donaldson was shot dead in a remote cottage in Donegal in April 2006, months after admitting that he had been an MI5 agent for more than 20 years. Three years later, the Real IRA said it was responsible. Mr Donaldson had worked for Sinn Féin as an administrator at Stormont.

Summary: The family of murdered Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson have said they do not believe the Provisional IRA killed him, or that his shooting was authorised by Gerry Adams.


Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the body was recovered from rocks to the north of Tresco. Officers said the family of missing man Josh Clayton, 23, had been informed but no formal identification had been made. A search was launched for Mr Clayton from Taunton, who works for the Tresco Estate, after he went missing on 13 September. Sgt Colin Taylor of Devon and Cornwall Police said the body was discovered by a French yachtsman just before 1800 BST on Wednesday and was recovered by the St Mary's lifeboat. Sgt Taylor said: "The lifeboat crews got to Tean which is just between Tresco and St Martins... From between the high water mark and the low water mark they recovered the body of what's believed to be a male," he said. He said the body would be repatriated to the mainland on the Scillonian ferry on Thursday and formal identification was likely to be carried out next week. He said the effort of the local community, police and rescue groups in the eight-day search for Josh Clayton had been "fantastic". "I am amazed by humanity, I am very very impressed by what happened on Tresco Estate and how they mobilised themselves." Mike Nellams, of Tresco Estate, said letters had been sent to staff and some holiday-makers to inform them. "Of course we're all very sad but actually it's a bit of a relief as well, really," he said. "We're actually a very tight community in the nicest sense... So everybody wanted to help and assist and that's normal for Tresco. Sadly the outcome wasn't for the best but it wasn't for the lack of trying."

Summary: A body has been found in the water off the Isles of Scilly.


The unconscious man was found on the Old Shoreham Road at the junction with Lancaster Road at 03:50 BST. It is believed he was hit by a vehicle which failed to stop. He has potentially life-threatening injuries, Sussex Police said. Anyone with information is asked to call the police quoting Operation Bycroft.

Summary: A cyclist has been seriously injured in a suspected hit-and-run during the early hours of Saturday in Brighton.


First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Transition Training Fund should help keep expertise in the energy sector, or in related roles in manufacturing. She said job losses were "distressing". The fund will offer grants for individuals to acquire specialised skills or further training. Ms Sturgeon was meeting industry leaders and attending an energy jobs task force in Aberdeen. She said: "It is absolutely crucial that we take every possible action to retain the expertise that the industry has built up over decades so that it remains flexible enough to capitalise on exploration investment and future oil price rises." Also announced was £12.5m of Scottish Enterprise funding aimed at helping oil and gas firms sustain growth and compete internationally by developing new innovative technologies. The announcements - and plans for a £20m Aberdeen International Airport revamp - came just days after a £504m package was announced earlier by the UK and Scottish governments to improve infrastructure in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and to attract new jobs. North East Scotland Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald said: "The Scottish government's offer of extra money to train those made redundant by the oil and gas industry is a step in the right direction but a year later than it should have been. "This is the kind of initiative which should have been put in place when the North Sea saw the first signs of a crisis, not after an estimated 65,000 people have already lost their jobs." North East Scotland Lib Dem MSP Alison McInnes said: "This is welcome support for the tens of thousands of people who have lost their jobs because of the downturn in the oil and gas industry. "They are incredibly skilled staff whose experience cannot be wasted and who need to know the opportunities and help they need to retrain is available. "What we now need to know is how exactly this fund will be distributed, who can apply and clear details as they come in of how many people are actually benefiting." The cost of a barrel of Brent crude oil has decreased from more than $100 in January 2014 to less than $30 in January of this year. Tens of thousands of jobs are thought to have been lost.

Summary: A new £12m fund to help people who face losing their jobs in oil and gas to gain new skills and find new work is being set up by the Scottish government.


Duffy is the only nominee from outside the Premiership, having led the Ton to the play-offs and the League Cup semis. Rodgers is targeting the domestic treble in his first season in Scotland. McInnes's Dons have reached two cup finals and are second in the league, while Thistle achieved a top-six spot. Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths praised Rodgers for his "exceptional" man-management skills, adding: "he's different to what I've had before. "He's very straight down the line. He tells you why you're not playing. His attention to detail in everything we do [was evident] from the first day he came in. "We have progressed as a team and grown in stature and we're showing everyone what we're all about now. The only way we're going to go is forward." Griffiths added: "If I had to choose one of the other three, I'd go for Alan Archibald. "His Thistle team came here a few weeks ago and played really well to get a point. With the chances they had, they could maybe have won the game. "With the budget they have and the way they are playing, they deserve to be in the top six." The winner will be announced at PFA Scotland's annual awards dinner in Glasgow on Sunday.

Summary: Scotland's managers have nominated Aberdeen's Derek McInnes, Brendan Rodgers of Celtic, Partick Thistle's Alan Archibald and Morton's Jim Duffy for the manager of the year award.


Among those detained is his brother-in-law and one of the two pilots who flew Guzman to his home state. Mexico's attorney general said a member of Guzman's legal team, described as the mastermind, was also arrested. Guzman, head of the Sinaloa cartel, escaped from a high-security prison through a specially dug tunnel. Attorney General Arely Gomez told reporters on Wednesday that the suspected mastermind of the escape had repeatedly entered Altiplano prison to visit Guzman and update him on the operation's progress. She also said Guzman's brother-in-law had supervised the construction of the mile-long escape tunnel and organised transport. "Today we are able to affirm that the group responsible for planning, organising and carrying out the escape from outside the prison has been broken up," Ms Gomez said, without naming the suspects. The development comes days after officials revealed the drugs lord had suffered face and leg injuries when he narrowly evaded a police operation to recapture him in north-west Mexico earlier this month. Ms Gomez confirmed on Wednesday that after his escape, Guzman travelled by land to the city of Queretaro, from where he caught a small plane to his home state of Sinaloa. His escape was an embarrassment for Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, who Guzman taunted on Twitter after the event. Several prison officials have already been arrested under suspicion of giving inside help to Guzman, who fled through a tunnel that ran 1.5km from under a shower in his cell to outside the prison. Guzman was first arrested in Guatemala in 1993 and spent nearly a decade in another maximum-security Mexican jail before escaping, reportedly in a laundry basket. He was on the run for 13 years before being held again in 2014 after a series of high-profile arrests of associates and covert surveillance by the US authorities.

Summary: Mexico officials say they have arrested six key people who allegedly helped fugitive drug cartel leader Joaquin Guzman escape from jail in July.


Hundreds of protesters gathered at the venue at the University of Illinois at Chicago hours before Mr Trump was due. Inside the auditorium, fighting broke out between supporters and protesters, who waved flags and chanted. A statement from Mr Trump's campaign said the candidate decided to postpone the event after meeting with police. In pictures: Chicago rally hit by protests What Trump says about protesters at his rallies However, a Chicago Police Department spokesman said the force had not recommended that Mr Trump postpone the rally. The clashes began more than an hour before the event was due to start, and continued after it was cancelled, minutes after Mr Trump was to have appeared. There were chants for Mr Trump from his supporters and for Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders from some of the protesters. There were several violent clashes sparked by Trump supporters attempting to wrestle flags from protesters. One protester had to be physically removed from the stage by what appeared to be a Secret Service agent. Violent clashes continued outside the venue, with helicopter footage showing chaotic scenes as police attempted to control the large crowds. One protester, student Ali Alhechimi told the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper: "This is a victory. This is an absolute victory. I want to thank everyone who showed up." The full statement from Mr Trump's campaign read: "Mr Trump just arrived in Chicago and after meeting with law enforcement has determined that for the safety of all of the tens of thousands of people that have gathered in and around the arena, tonight's rally will be postponed to another date. "Thank you very much for your attendance and please go in peace." Speaking to Fox News after the events, Mr Trump denied using hate speech or playing any part in fostering division. "I represent a large group of people that have a lot of anger," he said. "There is tremendous anger out there on both sides." Discussing the decision to cancel the rally, he said: "I think it was a very good thing we did, I think it was an intelligent decision." It was supposed to be a political rally. Instead, many of the scenes resembled a bar-room brawl. Protesters had spent days planning the disruption, and they succeeded. The scenes inside the venue, where Trump supporters and protesters shoved and shouted at one another, were raw and angry. The two sides have one thing in common: rage. Many Trump supporters are disillusioned and disenfranchised by a political establishment they feel does not represent them. The protesters in turn perceive the tone and rhetoric of Mr Trump's campaign as racist and divisive. Will it harm the billionaire's election prospects? He may come across as the candidate who was denied the right to speak at his own political event. Or it may make voters wonder whether his entire campaign would be beset by rage. And if it comes down to a contest of angry Americans - are there more with him or against him? Why are Americans so angry? How extreme is Donald Trump? Could Trump's vulgarity

Summary: Donald Trump has called off a rally in Chicago after protests against the Republican presidential front-runner led to violent clashes.


The Fukui District Court lifted an injunction that had blocked the reopening of two reactors operated by Kansai Electric Power in the western city of Takahama. The injunction was issued after locals argued the reactors could not withstand a strong earthquake. Japan closed all its nuclear reactors after the Fukushima disaster in 2011. The Takahama plants had already obtained approval from the country's nuclear watchdog. "Today's two rulings show a recognition that safety has been ensured at Talahama Nuclear Power Station," Kansai said. It aims to restart the reactors next month. The vast majority of Japan's nuclear reactors remain closed - according to the Nuclear Energy Institute, the country's nuclear generating capacity is running at less than 5% of its full potential. The government is keen to restart more reactors, which before the Fukushima disaster supplied about 30% of the country's power. Japan has been forced to import fossil fuels to make up the shortfall.

Summary: A Japanese court has paved the way for two more of the country's nuclear reactors to be restarted.


MI6 and and GCHQ advertised on the Mumsnet website for the first time this year, and MI5 has raised its target for women employees to 45% by 2021. Flexible working and the importance of "high emotional intelligence" are also being stressed in recruitment. The agencies were responding to calls from MPs to recruit more women. Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee reported in March 2015 that 37% of intelligence agency staff were women and women only make up 19% of senior civil servants in the agencies. One year on, the government says that it and the agencies - internal security service MI5, external spy agency MI6 and the government listening post GCHQ - "agree wholeheartedly" with the need for "diversity" in agency staff. It says action has been taken since the report was published to "increase their focus" on "all aspects of diversity", including recruiting more women. Recruitment targets, "diversity champions", events such as a recent "Women in Cyber" event and more career support for female officers are part of efforts to employ more women and encourage talented existing women to apply for promotion. They also say they are doing more to "promote a flexible working culture" for men and women with childcare commitments and to allow women returning from maternity leave to take up their old jobs - including in intelligence roles. The three agencies also said they were always looking for "new and innovative ways to recruit those with the right skills, mind-set and diversity of approach". MI5 had already used Mumsnet as well as local newspapers to target women "not currently in work" while the other two agencies did so for the first time this year. GCHQ has also removed a requirement of a 2:1 university degree from its "fast-stream" recruitment to encourage women who had followed a "non-traditional graduate route". The government said the initiatives were having an effect as MI5 had recently been placed in the Times Top 50 employers for women and had increased its number of new female employees by 5% to 46% of new recruits. GCHQ had seen applications from women rise to 40%. MI6 had increased its female recruitment targets for 2016/17 after seeing a 4% drop in women - to 41% of new recruits. The government also said career support for female staff was having a "real impact" with increased numbers of women applying for senior roles in MI5.

Summary: UK intelligence agencies say they are recruiting more female staff - and are targeting middle-age and "mid-career" women for jobs.


About 47% of working South Africans earn less than the wage, which is being introduced to combat income poverty and inequality. But critics say it could put more people out of work as employers might not be able to afford the higher wages. The government says it will consult on the issue, but hopes to introduce a minimum wage within two years. Announcing the rate, which was proposed by a panel of advisers, the country's deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa said: "We are now a step closer to finalising discussions on the national minimum wage. All social partners will now decide what their take is." He said the panel was not endorsing the proposed figure as a living wage, but wanted to set a minimum payment for workers. Wages are politically sensitive in the country, where the official unemployment rate is close to 25%. One employment expert reckoned the figure was only about a quarter of the amount needed for the upkeep of a typical South African working-class household. Prof Chris Malikane of the University of Witwatersrand told a Johannesburg radio station: "You would need 12,000 rand to sustain a basic household." The African National Congress, South Africa's ruling party, supported the proposal calling it "credible and clearly supported by clear evidence". However, the Economic Freedom Fighters, the country's third largest political party, said the plan "favours business at the expense of workers". It called for a higher minimum wage of at least 4,500 rand. South Africa faces a possible downgrade to sub-investment grade by credit ratings agencies next month, with concerns remaining over violent wage strikes. Moody's currently rates South Africa two notches above subinvestment grade, with a negative outlook, while Fitch and S&P Global Ratings have it just a step above "junk". However, Mr Ramaphosa said: "We have made tremendous progress on the labour instability issues,"

Summary: South Africa's government has proposed a national minimum wage of 3,500 rand ($242; Â£199) a month.


The family of Joseph Murphy has hit out at authorities for the delay. Forensic tests have confirmed that the bullet was fired from a military-issue weapon. Mr Murphy, 41, a father of 12, was injured in Ballymurphy, west Belfast, in August 1971 and died 13 days later in hospital. Nine others were also killed during a series of shootings by paratroopers over three days. The shootings occurred during Operation Demetrius, when paramilitary suspects were being detained and interned without trial. The bullet was found in the body of Mr Murphy in October 2015. Mr Murphy's family have said that they believe he was shot at a military barracks after being injured and that the bullet may still be lodged in his leg. However, his daughter, Janet Donnelly, said that the delay in examining the bullet had hurt her family as they have been unable to rebury him. "I received the report a couple of days ago," she said. "They know rightly my daddy hasn't been reburied yet and won't be until all these tests are completed. And they're sitting on their hands doing nothing." Mrs Donnelly's solicitor Mark O'Connor said: "This is significant because it confirms what we already suspected - that there was a bullet lodged in Mr Murphy's body which wasn't picked up by a post-mortem. "This will help us to establish the type of weapon used and potentially the trajectory that it entered Mr Murphy's body." Mr Murphy was shot in the thigh and taken to the Henry Taggart army barracks, where he said he was shot through the open wound a second time. Earlier this year, Coroner Jim Kitson told a preliminary hearing an exhumation order had been granted because of the "exceptional circumstances" of the case.

Summary: A bullet found in the exhumed body of a man killed in shootings in Ballymurphy in 1971 was not sent for forensic examination for three months.


Scotland cap Burke, 19, left Forest to join RB Leipzig in a deal that made him the most expensive Scottish player. "It's a massive step," said McGovern, a club ambassador for Forest. "He's got masses of potential. He has to be consistent and he has to get better at one or two of the things that he's not so good at." Burke's move to the Bundesliga came after just 31 appearances for Forest, during which time he scored six goals. "He's an impact player with fantastic pace," said McGovern, who played all his club football in England and played at Under-23 level for Scotland. "I think he might even give Usain Bolt a run for his money. "You need to be able to have an end product to that pace and he's been scoring one or two goals for the first team." Unlike England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Wales, Scotland missed out on Euro 2016 with the Gareth Bale-inspired Welsh team reaching the semi-finals. But McGovern tempered comparison between Burke and Real Madrid's Bale, saying: "Gareth Bale wasn't playing for Real Madrid at 19 years of age and being outstanding for Wales in international competitions. "If £13m is the fee for someone who's played a few games then obviously it's quite unusual but the transfer fees have gone right through the ceiling anyway so you should never be surprised with anything in football. "It is an awful lot of money and it will be well spent if he realises his potential. He's got a good chance of becoming a very, very good player. "The other thing about him going abroad is that perhaps, in some ways, it might benefit him because the thing he's got to keep away from is too much publicity and then perhaps starting to believe that publicity. "Football can be a cruel game." Meanwhile, James McFadden, who won 48 caps for Scotland between 2002 and 2010, believes the move to Germany will benefit both the player and the national squad. "He'll learn a new culture and develop in a good way, hopefully, for Scotland," said Motherwell player-assistant manager McFadden, 33. "Going over to a different country and learning a new way of playing the game will be great for his development. "He's got a great physique and he looks as though he's got all the attributes to become a real top player. The fact that he's made the move at such a young age will tell you all you need to know about him. "[RB Leipzig] will be hoping to challenge for the [Bundesliga] title because of the ambitions they've got. When players are doing well in Germany, Bayern Munich will snap them up, so that's got to be the next aim for him."

Summary: Former Nottingham Forest player John McGovern has cautioned against placing too much expectation on Oliver Burke following his £13m move to Germany.


It was after the reporter Neil Sears had apparently called on the comedian to question him over his tax affairs. But Brand received a less than positive response on Twitter. Soon after he deleted the reporter's mobile number and email, but not before some said they had contacted him. Some Twitter users, including former Daily Mirror editor Pier Morgan, complained that targeting the journalist was unfair, and threatened to report Brand to Twitter. One wrote: "We take a break from our study on the woodland toilet habits of bears to tell you that Russell Brand can be very immature." While another posted: "Unwise of Mr. Brand to tweet phone numbers, whoever they belong to." Twitter's rules state that users can't publish someone's private information without their consent. Russell Brand has thrown himself into political activism recently but a YouGov poll of 2,000 people found he's the celebrity seen as having the most "negative influence" on political debate. He also recently teamed up with Limerick comic duo The Rubber Bandits for a 'Parklife' parody. The comedian made the video after a tweet by someone pointed out the similarity between the two, which went viral with people recording parodies and mashups. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: Russell Brand has tweeted a picture of the business card of a senior Daily Mail reporter, encouraging his 8.7 million followers to contact him.


Couples have been decorating the Ponte Milvio bridge on the river Tiber with locks for several years. They are meant to symbolise the locking of hearts, inspired by a story described in a novel. The city council said rust from the locks, which hang off chains, is harming the fabric of the bridge. The custom is inspired by a book by novelist Federico Moccia in which a couple place a bicycle lock around a lamppost and throw the key into the Tiber. The gesture was meant to symbolise the couple eternally locking their hearts together. It took off and clusters of padlocks can be found near other landmarks in other Italian cities. It is not the first time city authorities have stepped-in to break the locks apart. Last year the council started a round of padlock cutting after complaints from residents that it equated to vandalism. In 2007 the then mayor of Rome introduced a 50 euro (£40) a fine on couples found attaching padlocks to the bridge. The BBC's Rome correspondent, Alan Johnston, says many people in Rome like the custom, and the writer behind the trend has said the locks ought to be left alone.

Summary: Thousands of "love padlocks" on a Roman bridge are being removed with bolt-cutters in order to protect the ancient structure.


The incident occurred on the A9 north of Berriedale in Caithness at about 14:00. Several other people received minor injuries in the crash. The road was closed and diversions were put in place via the A897 Helmsdale to Melvich road. Police Scotland said inquiries into the incident were ongoing.

Summary: A woman has died following a collision involving three vehicles in the Highlands.


The company said Lancaster's Caton Road substation went offline at 11:00 BST, leaving parts of the city and nearby Morecambe and Carnforth without power. Power supplies resumed at 16:30 BST in the remaining 10,000 properties after 53,000 had theirs restored earlier. The firm said it was not yet known what caused the outage and thanked customers for their "support". A flood at the facility during Storm Desmond in 2015 left 55,000 without power. The outage resulted in travel problems, with many traffic lights not working, and caused disruption to schools, universities and businesses. Lancaster town hall closed while the outage was dealt with. It later reopened but Lancaster City Council tweeted it "can only deal with basic enquiries". Salt Ayre Leisure Centre in Lancaster was closed and it only accepted cash payments when it reopened. Lancaster University was affected and tweeted wi-fi is available outside the chaplaincy centre, security lodge and information systems services. The university's student union sent a tweet telling students who were facing exams to turn up as usual. St John's Hospice and Lancaster Cathedral both tweeted that power had returned.

Summary: An estimated 63,000 properties in north Lancashire were hit by a power cut, Electricity North West has said.


He made the pledge in a Ramadan message to Muslims, who have been worst affected by the ban. The government shut 13 Somalia-linked firms in April, saying it wanted to prevent militant Islamists from using them to finance attacks. Kenyans Somalis accused the government of blanket punishment. Somalis around the world rely heavily on the firms to do business and send cash to relatives in Somalia, where the banking sector is almost non-existent. Mr Kenyatta, in his message to mark the Islamic holy month, said he had noted proposals to lift the ban on the firms. He had therefore directed the central bank to "immediately issue comprehensive regulations" for the activities of the firms, "upon which their suspension would be lifted". The ban was imposed after Somali militant Islamist group al-Shabab killed 148 people in an attack on Garissa University College in north-eastern Kenya. There has been a similar crackdown on the companies in the UK and US where the governments have adopted strict money-laundering laws making it difficult for banks to deal with them. The United Nations estimates that Somalis in the diaspora, almost all of whom are Muslim, send home about $1.6bn (Â£1.1bn) annually, significantly more than foreign aid. More than 40% of Somalis receive remittances, the bulk of which are used for basic needs, including food, clothes, medicine and education, according to a UN survey. Somalia has not had a functioning government since the fall of Siad Barre's government in 1991, and has been beset by religious and clan conflicts.

Summary: Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that money transfer firms will be unbanned, once the central bank unveils new guidelines for their activities.


The pedestrian, from Tyne and Wear, was struck by a Vauxhall Corsa on Crossing Boulevard in Dartford at 18:07 GMT. The vehicle was located in Bexleyheath and a 22-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman from Dartford were arrested. They are being held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a crash and perverting the course of justice. The victim died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit have appealed for witnesses. PC Jamie Woodhams said: "I would like anyone who saw the vehicle and has not yet spoken to police to come forward. "The vehicle suffered windscreen and headlight damage and was driven away from the scene towards the M25."

Summary: A man in his 20s has died after being hit by a car while crossing a road in Kent on Christmas Eve.


The visitors were on terms at 3-3 after 20 minutes, but tries by Ben John, Sam Parry, Jeff Hassler and Dan Evans secured a bonus point by half time. Dafydd Howells, Keelan Giles, Ma'afu Fia, Alun Wyn Jones and a penalty try took Ospreys' touchdown total to nine. Jones and Dan Biggar made their first appearances of the season off the bench in the second half. Fly-half Sam Davies scored 11 points and impressed with his distribution before making way for Biggar, as Ospreys made it three bonus point wins out of three this season. They are the first team to secure maximum points from their opening three games in the history of the Pro12. After losing narrowly to Leinster and Ulster in their opening two matches, the Italian side - who had made 15 changes to their match squad - were cruelly exposed by the Ospreys' high-tempo attacking. And Dean Budd's last-minute try - impressive though the flanker's finish was - hardly constituted a consolation. The only negative note for the home side was the injury suffered by Tyler Ardron. The Canada international forward who missed most of last season limped off in the sixth minute. Ospreys revealed their attacking intent from the kick-off when man-of-the-match Josh Matavesi burst 40 yards up field. Treviso's stubborn resistance in the face of non-stop pressure held until John juggled a pass from Davies before sidestepping over between the posts in the 23rd minute. From that point they were not able to hold the home team, who had the luxury of bringing Wales internationals Biggar, Jones, Rhys Webb and Scott Baldwin off the bench to help drive home their superiority. Scrum-half Webb was particularly effective, and there was an exciting cameo by 18-year-old wing Giles, who was part of the Wales under-20 team that won the 2016 Six Nations Grand Slam. However, next week's assignment is likely to be much tougher, when Ospreys travel to face Leinster on Friday, 23 September. Ospreys: Dan Evans; Jeff Hassler, Ben John, Josh Matavesi, Dafydd Howells; Sam Davies, Tom Habberfield (capt); Paul James, Sam Parry, Dmitri Arhip, Lloyd Ashley, Rory Thornton, James King, Justin Tipuric, Tyler Ardron. Replacements: Scott Baldwin, Gareth Thomas, Ma'afu Fia, Alun Wyn Jones, Olly Cracknell, Rhys Webb, Dan Biggar, Keelan Giles. Benetton Treviso: Luke McLean; David Odiete, Tommaso Benvenuti, Alberto Sgarbi (capt), Andrea Buondonno; Tommaso Allan, Edoardo Gori; Alberto De Marchi, Roberto Santamaria, Tiziano Pasquali, Filippo Gerosa, Filo Paulo, Dean Budd, Marco Lazzaroni, Marco Barbini. Replacements: Luca Bigi, Matteo Zanusso, Cherif Traore, Guglielmo Zanini, Abraham Steyn, Tito Tebaldi, Ian McKinley, Andrea Pratichetti. Referee: Lloyd Linton (SRU) Assistant referees: Graeme Wells (SRU), Leighton Hodges (WRU) Citing commissioner: Jeff Mark (WRU) TMO: Neil Paterson (SRU)

Summary: Ospreys moved to the top of the Pro 12 table with a thumping victory over Benetton Treviso at Liberty Stadium.


Barca remain six points off leaders Real after Sergio Ramos' last-minute header made it 1-1 after Luis Suarez had opened the scoring. "In the second half, we were the better side, but we didn't manage to get the second goal and they ended up equalising," said Enrique. "That said, we deserved to win. It is not the best result for us." Barca were poor in the first half but looked set to close the gap on unbeaten Real to three points before Ramos headed home Modric's free-kick. "It was a very even first half and a second that we were better, we created chances. We continued looking for the second to avoid being levelled, but we were unable to do so," added Enrique. "In my opinion, the performance of the team was higher than that of the rival, but we have to improve, it is clear. "I say this even when we win, and even when we draw. We can improve in all aspects of the game. We are ambitious." Enrique was happy to see captain Andres Iniesta return from an injury that has kept him out for six weeks. He came on as a second-half substitute and set up a Lionel Messi chance, which the Argentine missed, with a brilliant through ball. "It is clear that Iniesta is a unique player and his input was perfect," added Enrique. "He entered at a key moment and, despite the difficulties of being out for so long, he gave us quality, vision and hard work."

Summary: Barcelona boss Luis Enrique said they "paid the price" for missing chances in their dramatic draw with Real Madrid.