Sale had raced to a 31-9 lead just after half-time at AJ Bell Stadium before Wasps found their groove. Tries from Josh Bassett and Ashley Johnson put them back in touching distance at 31-21 before Sale's Will Addison delivered a vital three points. Kurtley Beale scored Wasps' third try 11 minutes from time and that made for a tense finish but Sale held firm. Wasps had been unbeaten in their past six Premiership matches but looked off the pace from early on. Conversely, Sale showed quickly they wanted to make a statement and did so through rugby league covert Solomona. His move from Castleford Tigers has attracted controversy off-the-field, but on it, his hat-trick took his try tally to seven in his first five matches - a new Premiership record. Another new face, South Africa international Willie Le Roux made his Premiership debut for Wasps and the full-back set up Beale's try after coming off the bench. But as Wasps threatened in the closing stages, Sale replacement scrum-half Peter Stringer gained a vital turnover and marshalled his pack to help run down the clock. Sale remain in 10th place, but open up a 10-point gap above Worcester, who lost to Exeter this weekend. At the other end, Wasps remain top by six points, but missed the chance to go as much as 10 points clear of Saracens and Exeter in joint-second. Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond: "First half was particularly good. It was a training ground move for the first try. "Denny's shown his true class a couple of times and he should have got another one really shouldn't he? "Denny takes his opportunities and makes his opportunities and that is what we knew he'd bring to the party. If he keeps doing that, he'll go a long way. "It's good to get us past the 25-point mark, which I always think you need to stay in league." Wasps director of rugby Dai Young: "I'm sure there will be accusations of complacency, but I don't think that was the case. "It is very hard to argue that we weren't where we should be at mentally. We made uncharacteristic mistakes first half that we haven't done all season. "I thought they were the better team, had more edge to them than we did and I thought they deserved their win. "We haven't lost too many physical battles this season so you have to look at yourself really - they had an edge today that we didn't have." Sale: Haley; Solomona, Addison (capt), Jennings, McGuigan; James, Phillips; Harrison, Webber, Aulika, Evans, Nott, Ioane, Lund, Beaumont. Replacements: Nield, Flynn, Longbottom, T Curry, B Curry, Stringer, MacGinty, Leota. Wasps: Beale; Wade, Gopperth, Eastmond, Bassett; Cipriani, Robson; Mullan, Taylor, Cooper-Woolley, Symons, Gaskell, Johnson (capt), Young, Rieder. Replacements: Festuccia, McIntyre, Moore, Rowlands, Willis, Simpson, Leiua, Le Roux. Referee: Matthew Carley. For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter.

Summary: A hat-trick from Denny Solomona pushed Sale to victory in a high-scoring affair against leaders Wasps.


The 22-year-old won the BBC's Women's Footballer of the Year Award in 2015 before joining Arsenal from Liverpool. She helped the Gunners win the Women's FA Cup at Wembley in May 2016 and was recently awarded the African Women's Player of the Year Award. She also played for her country at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada.

Summary: Nigeria winger Asisat Oshoala has left Women's Super League One club Arsenal Ladies to join Chinese side Dalian Quanjian.


The mutation was also present in our evolutionary "cousins" - the Neanderthals and Denisovans. However, it is not found in humans' closest living relatives, the chimpanzees. As early humans evolved, they developed larger and more complex brains, which can process and store a lot of information. Last year, scientists pinpointed a human gene that they think was behind the expansion of a key brain region known as the neocortex. They believe the gene arose about five or six million years ago, after the human line had split off from chimpanzees. Now, researchers have found a tiny DNA change - a point mutation - that appears to have changed the function of the gene, sparking the process of expansion of the neocortex. The human brain Source: Smithsonian Museum It may have paved the way for the brain's expansion by dramatically boosting the number of brain cells found in this region. Dr Wieland Huttner of the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden, Germany, led the research. "A point mutation in a human-specific gene gave it a function that allows expansion of the relevant stem cells that make a brain big," he told BBC News. "This one, as it is fixed in the human genome - so all living humans have the gene - apparently gave a tremendous selection advantage, and that's why we believe it spread in the human population." Between two and six million years ago, the ancestors of modern humans began to walk upright and use simple tools. During this extended period of time, their brain size started to increase. They began to spread around the world, encountering different environments. From about 800,000 years ago, their brain size increased further, helping them to survive in a changing world. Still, many questions remain about how early humans evolved larger brains. It is likely that the gene is one of many genetic changes that gave humans their unique intelligence and thinking ability. The research is published in the journal, Science Advances. Follow Helen on Twitter.

Summary: Humans may in part owe their big brains to a DNA "typo" in their genetic code, research suggests.


The barrister turned politician led the Home Office at the time of the poll tax riots and the Strangeways prison disturbances in the spring of 1990. On the right of the party, he entered Parliament in a by-election in the 1960s and served as chief whip and other roles under Margaret Thatcher. After leaving the House of Commons, he served as leader of the House of Lords and latterly as governor of Bermuda. Prime Minister Theresa May paid tribute to Lord Waddington's "long and distinguished career in public service", saying he would be sadly missed. "He combined the sharp intelligence of a Queen's Counsel with the wit of a proud Lancastrian," she said. The Oxford-educated David Waddington served in the army in the 1950s before going into politics and first being elected to Parliament in 1968. He represented a number of different seats in Lancashire between 1968 and 1974, when he lost his seat, and again between 1979 and 1990. After rising through the ministerial ranks, he became chief whip - in charge of party discipline - before succeeding Lord Hurd as home secretary in October 1989. A supporter of capital punishment, he took a tougher line on law and order issues than his predecessor, piloting legislation through the Commons in 1990 to ensure serious criminals served longer sentences. He stood down after John Major became prime minister in November 1990 and accepted a peerage soon afterwards. He retired from the House of Lords in 2015.

Summary: Former Conservative Home Secretary Lord Waddington has died at the age of 87.


The Public Accounts Committee says there has been a "systemic failing" in support to young people leaving foster care or children's homes. Its chair Meg Hillier MP says young adults are "let down by the system that's supposed to support them". The government says it is committed to improving the lives of care leavers. The committee found outcomes for the 10,000 young people aged 16 or over who leave care each year are "poor and worsening". Its report says the quality and cost of support to care leavers "varies unacceptably" between local authorities. Ofsted has rated two-thirds of council care leaver services inadequate or requiring improvement, say the MPs. "The scale of variability in the quality and cost of support, and a lack of understanding of what causes this, show that this is a systemic issue, rather than a problem in just a few local authorities," says the report. Young people must leave local authority care by their 18th birthday "whereas 50% of all 22-year-olds still live at home" it notes. These children have often had difficult lives with 62% in care because of abuse or neglect, it adds. "Those leaving care may struggle to cope with the transition to adulthood and may experience social exclusion, unemployment, health problems, or end up in custody." Some 41% of 19-year-old care leavers were not in education, employment or training in 2014 compared with 15% of the age group as a whole, says the report. It welcomes government initiatives to improve the lives of care leavers and acknowledges more good practice is emerging but says there is more still to do. "It's time the government reviewed its care leavers' strategy to make sure these young people get the full support they need," said Ms Hillier. The Department for Education should take formal responsibility for improving the system, the MPs urge. In particular they believe the DfE should improve care leavers' access to apprenticeships and training, suitable accommodation and better advice. Town Hall bosses said 40% cuts to their budgets meant providing care leavers with adequate support was "becoming an increasing challenge" which councils could not handle alone. "We urgently need to see the whole system properly funded and joined up to ensure children and young people receive the support they need, when they need it," said Roy Perry, chairman of the Local Government Association's Children and Young People's Board. The Department for Education said its reforms would help care leavers make a successful transition to adulthood. These include giving every care leaver a personal adviser and allowing young people to continue to live with their foster families after 18, though councils complain funding for the latter is "significantly underestimated". A DfE spokesman said the government was also funding apprenticeship programmes for care leavers and encouraging Ofsted to focus more on care leaver support. "But we want to go further, which is why we've committed to update the cross-government Care Leavers Strategy to improve support for these young people," said the spokesman.

Summary: Too many of the most vulnerable young people in England are "cut adrift when they need help the most", says the head of a powerful committee of MPs.


The 23-year-old midfielder is his country's joint all-time goalscorer, with two goals from 11 caps. He ended last season on loan at Forest Green and is the second Gibraltar international to represent Torquay, after goalkeeper Jamie Robba. "He is a very talented player who has experienced a bit of a plateau in his career," said boss Kevin Nicholson. "It is those kinds of players that thrive in our environment and if we can get the best out of him, then we will be in a good place and so will he." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Torquay United have signed Gibraltar international Jake Gosling following his release by Bristol Rovers.


The girl, called Nieve, was attending the Handmade Parade in Hebden Bridge on Sunday with her grandparents when the dog jumped up and bit her. She needed eyelid surgery and suffered "potentially irreparable damage" to a tear duct. The man in the e-fit is described as being broad, bald and aged about 50. A second man, also thought to be about 50 and of similar build, was present at the time of the incident, West Yorkshire Police said. Both men left the scene without checking on the girl's welfare or leaving any details. The dog, believed to be a Staffordshire bull terrier, was on a lead at the time of the incident and is described as brindle and white coloured. PCSO Gareth Helliwell said: "The five-year-old girl involved in this incident needed reconstructive surgery to an eyelid following this attack and has suffered potentially irreparable damage to her lower tear duct." The girl's family described the dog's owner as "scum", adding "she could have lost her eye, she was covered in blood and the guy just ran off, it's cowardly". She was also bitten on the ankle despite the dog being pulled away on a lead, they said. Police appealed for anyone with information about the dog or the two men with it to contact them.

Summary: Police have issued an e-fit of a man they want to trace in connection with a dog attack on a five-year-old girl.


Brook, the IBF welterweight champion, will jump two weight divisions to fight undisputed world middleweight champion Golovkin in London on 10 September. Sheffield's Brook, 30, is one of 14 current British world champions. "Beating Golovkin would make me the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world," Brook told BBC Sport. "When we only had one or two world champions, the reaction when you won a world title was: 'Yes, unbelievable for Britain.' But now it's more a case of: 'Oh, someone else has won a world title.' "No-one is shocked any more. So you do have to do something outrageous to stand out. "I've wanted to be the best since I was a little kid. Imagine me beating him and taking those belts to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. It would be unbelievable." Brook is unbeaten in 36 professional contests and has made three defences of the IBF welterweight belt he won from American Shawn Porter in 2014. However, Brook was criticised for the quality of, or more correctly lack of, his recent opponents before signing to fight Kazakhstan knockout artist Golovkin. The 34-year-old is unbeaten in 35 pro contests and has 32 early victories to his name, giving him a knockout percentage of 91%, the highest in the history of the world middleweight championship. "There's a buzz in the air with this fight - it's a mega-fight," said Brook, who weighed 176lb at a check weight 30 days before the fight, 16lb over the middleweight limit and 11lb more than Golovkin. "It isn't just a world champion fighting a world champion, it's the biggest fight you can make in world boxing. "You've got two unbeaten fighters with a lot of knockouts between them going up against each other. "It's ludicrous a guy is jumping up two divisions to face somebody no one will fight. It's got everything and that's why everyone needs to tune in." Brook is bidding to succeed where domestic rival Amir Khan failed - Bolton's Khan jumped two weight divisions to fight then WBC champion Saul Alvarez in May and was knocked out in six rounds. Golovkin, who owns the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, is one of the most avoided boxers in the world - Mexico's Alvarez chose to vacate his WBC title rather than fight him.

Summary: Kell Brook says he chose to fight Gennady Golovkin because he needed to do something "outrageous" to stand out from the crowd.


The firm issued a profit warning on Tuesday, saying it expects $1.2bn in asset impairment charges as coal prices remain at "lower levels for an extended period of time". It also expects to book a loss from the sale of its agricultural unit. Noble reports its annual results on Thursday. "Long-end crude prices have fallen by almost 40% over a very short period of time," Noble, Asia's biggest commodities trader by volume, said in a statement. "Crude, besides being the benchmark for the energy sector, is also a key driver of the cost curves for coal miners via their consumption of fuel. In addition, the Paris COP21 agreement raises the probability of future substitution away from coal." "The combination of these factors, combined with a growing concern about weaker economic growth globally and especially in China has had a knock on effect on consensus estimates of future coal prices". Noble, which buys and sells long-term contracts for raw materials like coal, iron ore and oil, relies on its energy division for most of the company's revenue. But like industry rivals Glencore and Olam International, its been hard hit by the fall in commodity prices which has also eroded the value of their assets like storage facilities. Coal prices are at near nine-year lows because of slowing demand from China and the global move towards cleaner sources of fuel. Noble now estimates thermal coal contracts for 2020 and beyond to trade at $55 per tonne, which is below market consensus. Last year, the company's debt rating was cut to junk by ratings agencies Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's over concerns about its finances. The Singapore-listed company has been trying to reassure investors since it was accused of misleading accounting and targeted by short sellers. Noble's share price has lost 70% of its value since research firm Iceberg Research, which focuses heavily on Noble, alleged last year that it was inflating its assets. Other companies, including GMT Research, have since come forward to criticise the trader's accounting practices. Noble has rejected the allegations and denied any wrongdoing. An audit by consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers also found it had complied with international accounting rules. Market sentiment Noble said its cash balance was a record $1.95bn at the end of December. It also expects $1bn more in liquidity by March. The Hong Kong-based company has more than $2bn worth of debt payments to make this year, but investors have questioned its ability to refinance debt. Markets have been mostly negative on Noble's performance so far, with its stocks and bonds trading at depressed levels. Noble shares were the worst performer on Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index last year. The cost of protecting the company's notes against non-payment for one year is also the highest in Asia, according to Bloomberg News and data provider CMA. "The most interesting aspect of today's statement was that the company is likely cash flow generative in the fourth quarter," Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, director of research at Religare Capital Markets told the BBC. "Investors are really focusing on the company's cash flow generation

Summary: Embattled commodities trader Noble Group is set to post its first full-year loss in nearly two decades because of the collapse in coal prices.


Nathaniel Knight-Percival opened the scoring with a brilliant overhead kick and it was 2-0 when Shaun Whalley took advantage of poor defending to score. Andy Mangan blasted in a loose ball for a third goal after 29 minutes. However, Tom Aldred drove in from 15 yards before Danny Philliskirk fired into the bottom corner, but goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler ensured it stayed 3-2. Leutwiler tipped Brad Potts' shot onto the bar to keep the points and move Shrewsbury up to 19th, level on points with Blackpool in 18th. Shrewsbury Town manager Micky Mellon told BBC Shropshire: "It's a great result and terrific performance and we have to be very pleased with the victory today. "When we lost that second goal from a set-play it did give Blackpool a sense of belief - but we have a number of different qualities to win football matches and that was proven today."

Summary: Shrewsbury scored three first-half goals to beat Blackpool and end a run of three league games without a win.


Liberal centrist Emmanuel Macron - winner of the first round - and nationalist Marine Le Pen are already revolutionising French politics. They have delivered a big blow to the long-dominant Socialists and conservative Republicans. Mr Macron leads a new movement called En Marche (On the Move), while Ms Le Pen is backed by the National Front (FN). They disagree on many issues, especially Europe and immigration. The decisive second round is on 7 May - and polls suggest Mr Macron is ahead. So what are the main differences between the Macron and Le Pen visions? Macron: Le Pen: Macron: Le Pen: Macron: Le Pen: Macron: Le Pen: In depth: Meteoric rise of Emmanuel Macron In depth: Is Marine Le Pen far right? Five things the French election has told us France heads into uncharted waters Macron: Le Pen: Macron: Le Pen: Macron: Le Pen: Macron: Le Pen: % Emmanuel Macron % Marine Le Pen Please enable Javascript to view our poll of polls chart. Last updated April 25, 2017 The polling average line looks at the five most recent national polls and takes the median value, ie, the value between the two figures that are higher and two figures that are lower.

Summary: National renewal is what both the rival French presidential candidates are promising, but they offer very different paths to get there.


Media playback is not supported on this device Now in its 36th year, the Great North Run will have more countries represented in a single running event in history. If you'd like to find out how to get into running, take a look at our special guide.

Summary: Runners from 178 different nations, from Azerbaijan to Zambia, will be represented in the Great North Run on Sunday.


The fast food company says it can't get hold of enough potatoes because of industrial action in America. As a result they're having to ration French fries for customers. "Unfortunately without this sales restriction step, we would run the danger of running out of fries at some of our stores around the end of the year," said McDonald's Japan spokeswoman Kokoro Toyama. There are more than 3,100 McDonald's outlets in Japan. For now they will only serve small portions of fries, though they won't restrict how many portions customers can order. More than 1,000 tonnes of potatoes have already been flown in to try to boost supplies. They started arriving this week. A further 1,600 tonnes will be imported by sea but they won't arrive until January. The industrial dispute in America is between 20,000 dockworkers and terminal operators and shipping lines at 29 ports on the west coast of the United States. This isn't the first time that Japan's been hit by a food shortage in recent weeks. For most of this month supplies of butter have been so low that supermarkets have had to limit customers to one pack each. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: McDonald's in Japan is running out of chips.


Dutch number three seed Noppert, 26, will play England's number 10 seed Darryl Fitton in the last four. England's Waites, a two-time winner, was seeded sixth for this year's tournament at the Lakeside. Number one seed Glen Durrant takes on fellow Englishman Jamie Hughes, seeded fourth, in the other semi-final. England's Lisa Ashton, a two-time winner, will face Australia's Corrine Hammond in the women's final.

Summary: Defending champion Scott Waites was knocked out of the BDO World Darts Championships as Danny Noppert beat him 5-3 in a dramatic quarter-final.


It is the first time the high-security facility has invited watchdog Healthwatch to speak to its residents. They will be asked for their views on a range of healthcare issues, including GP services and dentistry. West London Mental Health NHS Trust, which runs the unit, said it was a "groundbreaking initiative". The announcement came after the hospital, based in Crowthorne and home to some of the UK's most notorious killers, was issued with a Care Quality Commission warning notice in December. Carolyn Regan, chief executive of the trust, said receiving patient feedback was "crucial to ensuring we are providing a responsive and high-quality service". She said: "Having an external independent organisation such as Healthwatch listen to patient feedback is even more valuable." Mark Sanders, of Healthwatch Bracknell Forest, said: "Patients within a high secure forensic hospital should have as much say about the services they receive as any other patient. "We are happy to be able to support that voice for patients and feedback to West London Mental Health NHS Trust to improve the services and environment offered."

Summary: Psychiatric patients detained at Broadmoor are being asked for feedback on their care by an independent watchdog.


The ruling means that tax subsidies that make health insurance affordable for low-income individuals can continue. United Health Group was the best performer on the Dow Jones, up 2.7%, while Tenet Healthcare rose 12%. Overall though, the main US share indexes closed lower. The Dow Jones closed down 74 points, or 0.4%, at 17,891.90. The S&P 500 fell 6 points, or 0.3% to 2,102.31 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq slipped 10 points, or 0.2% to 5,112.19. The failure to find an agreement between Greece and its creditors continued to hang over shares. In economic news, the latest numbers on US consumer spending showed a monthly increase of 0.9%, the biggest gain in six years and accelerating from April's 0.1% rise. Personal income increased 0.5%, the same as the previous month. There was a small increase in the number of people claiming jobless benefits, but the underlying trend still shows a tightening labour market. Oil and gas producer Magnum Hunter Resources shares rose 6% after it said it expected to raise $600-$700m by selling its 45.5% stake in its natural gas gathering subsidiary, Eureka Hunter Holdings. Its shares had fallen some 44% this year on concerns over its liquidity. Shares in Nasdaq listed Netflix fell 2% on the news that billionaire investor Carl Icahn had sold his remaining stake in the TV and movie subscription service, in part because he is worried that financial markets are "extremely overheated".

Summary: (Close): A supreme court ruling that upheld a key part of President Obama's healthcare plan lifted shares in US health companies.


They also rejected a plan to introduce free parking for the first 30 minutes. The changes were proposed by four DUP MLAs, but Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard said their motion was based on "seriously misguided logic". He added that enforcing the 30-minute free parking system would be "extremely resource intensive". However, the assembly did pass a Sinn Féin amendment calling for a review of on-street parking arrangements which Mr Hazzard said he was "minded" to implement. "I'm certainly not opposed to a review of sorts - a strategic review of on-street car parking policy and the direction of travel," the minister told BBC News NI. "What I was opposed to, with the DUP motion, was their pre-determined outcome of any such review, that we would set in stone before we began a massive reduction in penalty fines, I don't think that would be appropriate." The rejected DUP motion was signed by ex-minister Edwin Poots, and his party colleagues William Humphrey, George Robinson and Alex Easton. They said "greater flexibility" was needed in parking policy to encourage more trade in town and villages. Parking enforcement in Northern Ireland was privatised in 2006. Initially, fines were levied at £60, with the option of a 50% reduction if the bill was paid within a fortnight. However, in 2012, Stormont MLAs voted for the penalty to be increased to its current level of £90 - or £45 if it is settled within 14 days. The then Roads Minister Danny Kennedy said at the time that bigger fines would "act as a greater deterrent to those who choose not to park properly". The current minister said "at least two thirds" of people who receive parking tickets pay within two weeks, and therefore pay at the lower rate of £45. "I think, when we look across many states, this is an appropriate amount, "Mr Hazzard added. Last month, a Belfast City Council committee voted to end the council's annual policy of offering free car parking in the city centre in the run-up to Christmas.

Summary: MLAs have voted against DUP calls for a significant reduction in the £90 mandatory parking fine during a debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly.


The poverty rate was 15% in 2011, meaning 46.2 million Americans were in poverty, staying flat after three previous years of increases. Real median income of households in the country dropped by 1.5%. The average poverty threshold for a family of four in 2011 was $23,021 (Â£14,300). Income inequality, as measured by the Gini index, increased by 1.6% in 2011, the first time there has been an annual rise in the index since 1993. The percentage of Americans lacking health insurance fell to 15.7% from 16.3%, the report also said. Poverty in the US reached a record high in 2010, at 15.1%.

Summary: The percentage of Americans living in poverty is statistically unchanged from 2010's record high, even as household income fell, a US Census report says.


The 33-year-old, who has featured just four times for the Potters this season, had a loan stint with the Seagulls in 2002-03 when he was at Arsenal. "Steve has played virtually his entire career in the Premier League," said Brighton boss Chris Hughton. "He knows this club and will supplement our existing midfield options." Sidwell, who had spells at Reading, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Fulham before joining Stoke in the summer of 2014, becomes Brighton's fourth signing of the January transfer window. "We need to make sure we have good options in every position," added Hughton. "Steve is another experienced head. He is a player who's proven at the very top level of English football and is a top professional." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Stoke City midfielder Steve Sidwell on loan until the end of the season.


The pants, embroidered with the royal VR monogram, are being sold on behalf of Yesterday's World museum in Sussex. Auctioneer Richard Edmonds said: "We've been able to date the pants by measuring the waistband and they are from the last 10 years of her life." The sale also includes nightdresses and stockings worn by Britain's longest-serving monarch and Princess Alice. The royal intimate apparel - described as in "excellent condition" - is expected to fetch several thousand pounds when it goes under the hammer next week. Mr Edmonds, from Chippenham Auction Rooms, said he used the "tried-and-tested method" of measuring the waistline to date the underwear to about 1891. "Earlier in her life she was slimmer but her pants got bigger as she got older," he said. "As there's such a good photographic record of Queen Victoria, it's possible to calculate her waist measurement over time, so we know roughly when she would have worn items of this size." According to Mr Edmonds, the 125-year-old underwear was bought by Yesterday's World museum from a descendant of one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting. "Items of Queen Victoria's clothing were often given to members of the royal household, particularly after her death in 1901," he said. "And they're stamped with the royal crest which proves they're from the royal wardrobe." Also included in the sale on 11 July are stockings and shoes worn by Queen Victoria's third child Princess Alice and replicas of the Crown Jewels. In 2014, a pair of Queen Victoria's silk bloomers sold at auction in Kent for Â£6,200.

Summary: A pair of Queen Victoria's cotton pants with a 45in (114cm) waistband are to be sold at auction in Wiltshire.


Dyfed-Powys Police took to social media on Tuesday to ask for help in tracing Rebecca, saying officers were "very concerned for her". The force said the mother and child were found in the early hours of Wednesday. A spokesman said it was thanks to the public response on Facebook. "Our communities' response to this appeal was significant, with over 1,000 Facebook shares achieved in the first hour and with all parts of Pembrokeshire covered according to the comments posted by our concerned followers," he added.

Summary: A missing woman and her baby in Pembrokeshire have been found safe and well after a police Facebook appeal was widely shared.


The 28-year-old was a regular for the managerless Latics last season, but was one of seven players to be let go by the League One club in May. "Mike is someone we were interested in back in January," said Carlisle head of recruitment Lee Dykes. "We know what we're getting, he knows the game and he knows how to win matches." Jones previously played for Tranmere, Bury, Sheffield Wednesday and Crawley. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Carlisle United have signed midfielder Mike Jones on a two-year deal following his release by Oldham Athletic.


Starting the day on 90-4, Australia reached 156-6 before declaring for the second time in the match. England were quickly reduced to 29-5, with Sarah Taylor out for a second consecutive duck. Lydia Greenway and Georgia Elwiss stemmed the tide before England lost their last five wickets in 39 balls. Australia seamer Ellyse Perry took career-best figures of six wickets for 32 runs, including removing Greenway and Laura Marsh with consecutive balls, as England collapsed from 80-6 to 101 all out. It means Australia are now up 8-2 on points in the seven-match series, with three Twenty20 matches remaining that are each worth two points to the winner. Ashes holders England can no longer win the series, but they could secure an unlikely draw by winning all three T20s. Media playback is not supported on this device With the 263 runs required for victory an unlikely target, England's main task was to survive 89 overs. In a repeat of the first innings, Sarah Coyte trapped Heather Knight lbw to bring Taylor, arguably England's best batter, to the crease. Taylor, looking for vital runs after struggling with the bat during the series, survived only five balls as she played a delivery from Perry on to her stumps for a second duck in the Test. Scraping through to lunch on 16-2, Charlotte Edwards was caught behind off the first ball after the break from Perry to start a collapse to 29-5. Megan Schutt dismissed Lauren Winfield and Natalie Sciver cheaply before Greenway and Elwiss dropped anchor. Greenway defended stoutly, with 128 dot balls from the 137 deliveries she faced, before a devastating spell from Perry sent England tumbling to defeat. Australia's Jess Jonassen was the only player to pass 50 in the match, her effort seeming even more impressive given England's struggles on the same pitch. Edwards' side were incapable of coping with the brilliance of Perry, who took Greenway's wicket in bizarre fashion as the English player attempted to duck out of the way of a short ball only for it to stay low and clip her leg stump. The wicket was part of a majestic spell that saw all-rounder Perry take four wickets in 20 balls for just eight runs. England's meek demise against arch rivals Australia left much to be desired - as they lost their second consecutive Test since becoming a fully professional side. And ex-England batter Ebony Rainford-Brent believes the hosts lacked the resilience in their batting to ever have had a realistic chance of drawing the match. "The manner in which England rolled over today, in particular with the batting, hasn't shown enough fight," she said. "They are going to feel the pain of this because the way they have approached the match just hasn't been good enough. "Australia adapted to the match situation much quicker and their captaincy was much more dynamic, aggressive and inventive - whereas England looked like it was a pre-planned process. "I think the players need to find some guts and fight for the country and to turn themselves around in a week

Summary: England need to win all three remaining games of the series to retain the Women's Ashes after Australia clinched the Test by 161 runs.


Media playback is not supported on this device In Wayne Bennett's first competitive game in charge, England were pipped by one point to fall to defeat at Huddersfield's John Smith's Stadium. The 17-16 loss, along with Australia's win over Scotland put hopes of reaching the final in doubt, although there are still two matches to play. "It's only the first game of the tournament," the 28-year-old said. "If we dwell on the bad things we won't do very well. We have to look at the positives, we have the right man in charge [in Bennett]. "This will take a day or two to get over, we have to focus, we did a lot of good things and we need to take that into next week." One positive of Saturday's loss was the continuation of the Leeds Rhinos man's terrific scoring record, crossing for his 29th international try in 29 games. Hall has the opportunity to take his tally to 30, five more than Sam Tomkins and extend his lead as the top scorer in England Test history. "Its bittersweet," Hall added to BBC Sport. "It was a great assist from Gareth Widdop, but ultimately the bigger picture stuff, that we lost the game is hard to take. "It's fine margins, that's Test match rugby and the most disappointing thing is that we had enough to win the game." Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: England must take the positives from Saturday's Four Nations opener defeat by New Zealand, says winger Ryan Hall.


Ski-Scotland, the organisation that promotes Scottish snowsports, said it had involved 207,770 skier days. It also estimated that the industry generated almost Â£21m for the economy during the season. Previous seasons have involved bigger numbers - 2012-13 had 290,996 skier days and raised more than Â£29m. The more recent 2014-15 season involved 230,634 skier days, raising Â£23.2m. It was also the first in years that all five of Scotland's outdoor ski centres - Nevis Range, Lecht, CairnGorm Mountain, Glencoe Mountain and Glenshee - opened for snowsports before Christmas. For the latest season, the sites had to wait until January for sufficient snow cover, though Nevis Range near Fort William and the Lecht in Aberdeenshire were able to open for a short time at the end of December. Ski-Scotland said the late start had a "significant impact", but added that it was still pleased with the contribution the industry made to the economy. Chairwoman Heather Negus said of the figures: "Although they are lower than last season, they are much better than anticipated, given the late start to the season. "This year, the season did not start until mid-January, as opposed to last winter, when our first ski areas were open by mid-December." A skier day means one person who skis or snowboards on one day. Many of the same people return to the slopes several times during the season.

Summary: The late start to Scotland's latest snowsports season had a "significant impact" and reduced the number of days available for skiing and snowboarding.


The National Portrait Gallery commissions feature people from the worlds of culture, politics, sport and fashion, including Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Paul Smith and Dame Kelly Holmes. The works were all commissioned as part of the BP Portrait Award first prize. 'Paul Smith to J.K. Rowling' opens at the University of Hull on Wednesday. More on this story and others from East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire First prize winners of the BP Portrait Award are invited to create a portrait of a public figure who has made an important contribution to British history and culture. The National Portrait Gallery said it was a "rare opportunity" to see all the commissions in one place. Professor Glenn Burgess, acting vice-chancellor of the University of Hull, said: "Not only does the exhibition depict a wonderful range of famous faces, from actors to athletes and beyond, but the artists responsible have used an amazing variety of styles and compositions in creating these beautiful works." The free exhibition runs at the Brynmor Jones Library until June.

Summary: A collection of portraits depicting a host of household names is set to open in Hull as part of its city of culture celebrations.


They said the Chinese authorities had never before reported this to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites). However, during the convention's standing committee meeting in Geneva, China reportedly said that it still banned tiger bones. "A Chinese delegate said, 'we don't ban trade in tiger skins but we do ban trade in tiger bones,'" a participant in the meeting said. Cites secretariat sources confirmed that a member of the Chinese delegation had said this. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told the BBC Chinese Service he could not verify the reported admission, but he said that China will "investigate and combat" any illegal trade in tiger skins. Between 5,000 and 6,000 tigers are believed to be in captivity in China. Wildlife conservation organisations have long demanded an end to the trade in skins. Wildlife experts believe "tiger farming" in China has fuelled demand for the poaching and trafficking of the endangered species elsewhere. They say the admission at the meeting will increase pressure on China to curb the practice. Reports also say that the facilities where the captive tigers are held have been providing live animals and parts for illegal international trade. According to officials and participants at the Cites meeting, the admission from China followed the presentation of a report which gave details of how the Chinese government had allowed commercial trade in skins from captive tigers. "The report presented in the meeting created a situation that required China to respond," said a participant who did not wish to be named. "Basically when the meeting focused on the findings of this report, the Chinese delegate intervened," he said. "It was the first time they admitted officially that this trade exists in China." Participants say this created quite a sensation during the Cites meeting. "After the Chinese intervention... we too intervened and made it clear that the investigations we have done with other organisations clearly show that the trade in China is happening on a commercial scale," said Shruti Suresh, a wildlife campaigner with the UK-based Environment Investigation Agency, which has investigated the illegal wildlife trade across the globe. "The clarification was necessary because the Chinese delegate did not say that it was happening on a commercial scale, and there was a risk that the trade could later be misreported as something done for scientific research or, say, displays in the museums." Member countries of the Cites are required to report on what progress they have made to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. A new report on illegal wildlife trade suggests that around 1,600 tigers, both from captivity and the wild, have been traded globally since 2000. While China has been a major market for tiger parts, wildlife experts say other South East Asian countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Lao, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia are also emerging as consumers, where tiger farming is growing. Reports say that in the past two years, there have been seizures of nearly 90 tigers likely to have been sourced

Summary: China has for the first time admitted in public that it permits trade in skins from captive tigers, according to participants and officials at a meeting of an international convention to protect endangered species.


The International Cycling Union (UCI) said it was "extremely unhappy" with the poster which shows a hand moving towards a girl's backside. "We have reminded the organiser of its responsibility," said a UCI statement. The poster mimics the antics of 2014 winner Peter Sagan who pinched a podium girl at the 2013 Tour of Flanders. Although the UCI press release states that organisers have agreed to remove the poster, which also carries the tagline, 'Who squeezes them in Harelbeke?', it is still being used to promote the event on social media. In 2014 UCI president Brian Cookson described a cycling team's kit as "unacceptable by any standards" after it appeared to make the female riders look naked. Photos of the Colombian team's outfit for the Giro della Toscana in Italy showed what seemed to be a skin-coloured fabric around their waist and hips and caused controversy on social media. The E3 Harelbeke, which is on 27 March this year, starts and finishes in Harelbeke and covers 210kms of the Flanders region. The race is part of the UCI World Tour and is regarded as a preparation for the seven Spring Classics which include the Tour of Flanders..

Summary: Cycling's governing body has condemned E3 Harelbeke organisers for a controversial billboard poster that promotes this year's race in Belgium.


Media playback is not supported on this device Kubica suffered a partially severed right hand in a rally accident on the eve of the 2011 season and has not recovered enough movement to return. "I miss racing in F1, yes," he said in an exclusive BBC Sport interview before this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. "When you do everything you can to be an F1 driver and suddenly it stops, it's not painful but it's definitely not something you were looking for." Media playback is not supported on this device The Polish driver is competing this year in the European Rally Championship for Citroen and is doing work for the Mercedes F1 team in their simulator as he continues his recovery. He says he is still some way from being able to compete in F1 because of the restricted movement of his arm and fingers. "I have suffered big injuries in the rally crash," the 28-year-old said, "but I am still lucky I am able to drive on a high level, although not any more in F1. "Driving F1 would not be such a big problem, the problem would be to drive a complete race in all circuits but unfortunately that is not possible for now. "The problem in F1 is the space. Maybe one day if the FIA say the car has to be 10-15 cm wider, I can drive - but it is not that rally is second choice. "What is important for me is I am seeing progress. Even if in normal life I struggle with using the hand, [but] driving I see the progress, in the rally car, in the simulator. "The question is how far I will go and how long it will take but to be honest it really doesn't matter if it will take one month, one year or 10 years, maybe one day I will have chance to drive F1 again." Kubica, who won the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix for BMW Sauber and finished eighth in the world championship in his maiden season with Renault in 2010, was considered one of the very best drivers in the sport at the time of his crash. He admitted the past two years had been difficult for him to handle. But asked whether he was still in love with motorsport, he said: "I think more. I was always thinking I was very lucky to be in F1. "I spent a hard time after the accident for many months - I would say maybe even for nearly two years - not just because of the surgeries, the recovery and the pain but afterwards because when you recover you lie down in the hospital, you start missing it and then you realise how much maybe not love but affection you have for the sport." He added: "I paid quite a big price for a mistake but I could have paid a much higher price, that's for sure. "It is unfortunately part of this sport that you have to accept. If you are driving you are not thinking about this. If

Summary: Former Renault Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica says he misses competing in F1.


Detentions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency jumped to 41,318 between January 22 of this year and the end of April. That was up from 30,028 arrests in about the same period last year. The dragnet follows presidential orders widening the scope of who can be targeted for immigration violations. Almost two-thirds of those arrested this year had criminal convictions, said ICE. But more than half the increase in arrests was of immigrants who had committed no crime other than being in the US without permission. President Donald Trump has stepped up immigration enforcement to target such undocumented immigrants. Acting director of ICE Thomas Homan said on a call on Wednesday with reporters that immigrants who pose a threat to national security or have criminal records are still a priority for his agency. But he added: "There is no category of aliens off the table." ICE will continue to target people who have been issued a final order of removal by an immigration judge, even if they have not committed another crime, he vowed. "Those that enter the country illegally, they do violate the law, that is a criminal act," acting director of ICE Thomas Homan said on the call. "When a federal judge makes a decision and issues an order that order needs to mean something," Mr Homan said. President Barack Obama was also criticised for deporting a large number of immigrants, but most of them were recent illegal border crossers. President Trump's signature campaign pledge to build an expanded wall on the US-Mexico border is in limbo after Congress denied funding for it in a recent budget deal. But his tough rhetoric on border security appears to be having an impact on immigration enforcement. The number of people caught crossing the border with Mexico is down significantly since the beginning of the year, according US Customs and Border Protection data. Immigration advocates have raised concerns about the stepped up enforcement in the interior of the country.

Summary: US arrests of suspected illegal immigrants rose by 38% in the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency, according to government data.


BBC Radio Solent reports Eisner has already informed manager Paul Cook of his interest in creating the role. The former Walt Disney chief executive has made an offer to buy 100% of the League Two champions. Cook is believed to want a firm input over any potential candidate to ensure minimal disruption to his set-up. Portsmouth won the League Two title on goal difference from Plymouth Argyle on the final day of the season. Cook won the title for a second time in his managerial career after leading Chesterfield to promotion in 2014. Eisner's offer of £5.67m for Portsmouth plus an additional investment of £10m in equity will be voted on by club shareholders and members of the Pompey Supporters' Trust (PST), who currently own 48%.

Summary: Portsmouth are considering appointing a director of football next season, should Michael Eisner's proposed takeover of the club go through.


Vardy, 29, has not scored for the champions since 10 September - a run of 14 games - but netted in England's 2-2 friendly draw with Spain last week. His form is in stark contrast to a year ago, when he scored for a record 11th Premier League game in a row. "He has restarted and is very close to scoring," said Ranieri. "He has started to also score in training, and that is good news because also, in the training, he didn't score so well." Vardy has scored twice in the league this season compared with 13 at the same stage in 2015-16. He finished last season with 28 goals in 48 appearances for club and country. Since his last club goal, the Foxes have slipped to 14th in the table with just two wins in nine matches. Ranieri believes Vardy and team-mate Riyad Mahrez no longer boast the "surprise" factor that worked in their favour last season. The Italian said: "That is the big problem. Jamie is always normal, the same last season. You don't see him nervous or frustrated. "But sooner or later Vardy will come back. I speak every day with him. He is very calm, very concentrated in his job, to work for the team." Leicester, who have qualified from their Champions League group with a game to spare, host Middlesbrough in the Premier League on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

Summary: Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has backed Jamie Vardy to end his goal drought, but revealed the striker has even struggled to score in training.


Two women lost a leg and three other people were seriously hurt when their carriage hit a stationary carriage on the Smiler ride on 2 June. The ride, which has been closed since the accident, is to reopen on 19 March when the Staffordshire theme park reopens for its new season. The owner of the attraction is to be prosecuted over the crash. Merlin Attractions Operation Ltd will appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on 22 April, the Health and Safety Executive announced last week. Four people sitting in the front row of the carriage were among those most seriously hurt in the crash. For updates on this and other Staffordshire stories Vicky Balch, 20, from Lancashire, had six rounds of surgery in a bid to save her leg before needing an amputation. Leah Washington, 17, from Barnsley, also had one of her legs amputated, while her 18-year-old boyfriend, Joe Pugh, shattered his knees. Daniel Thorpe, 27, from Buxton, Derbyshire, was treated for a collapsed lung and leg injuries. The fifth person, Chanda Chauhan, 49, from Wednesbury, underwent surgery after suffering internal injuries.

Summary: The Alton Towers rollercoaster ride on which five people were seriously injured is to reopen later this month.


The midfielder, who had been relegated to the sidelines after a bout of tonsillitis and an ankle injury, could return to the team as Garde looks to make changes after Sunday's 6-0 home defeat by Liverpool. The Daily Mirror is reporting that Joleon Lescott has responded to critics following his post-match tweet on Sunday. The defender has told a fan to come to the training ground to meet him as well as retaliating to comments from former Villa striker Stan Collymore. And the Birmingham Mail has displayed a film made by YouTube stars Copa 90 showing what it is like to be an Aston Villa supporter at the moment. The documentary collates fans' opinions on the club's current situation.

Summary: Aston Villa's Jack Grealish has returned to training and could be in line to start for the club after being dropped to the bench by boss Remi Garde, according to the Express and Star.


The 41-year-old was shot and stabbed to death by Thomas Mair outside her surgery in Birstall, West Yorkshire, on 16 June. Residents spoke on Wednesday of a hard working, popular politician whose death had cast a long shadow. Stephen Hughes, 59, said her impact on the village would not be forgotten. "Year after year we will have a memorial service in June to remember her. People will bring flowers, the children will be here from the schools. "She will be remembered as a politician who put in a lot of hard work. Her heart and soul went into things, she also kept herself local despite having to go down to London." Mrs Cox had only represented the ethnically diverse constituency of Batley and Spen for a year before she was killed. In her maiden speech to Parliament, she said: "While we celebrate our diversity, what surprises me time and time again as I travel around the constituency is that we have far more in common with each other than things that divide us." It is for this philosophy of inclusivity that those who worked closely with her say she will be remembered. Iqbal Bhana, who helped the Labour politician during her election campaign, said: "Everyone still talks about losing someone committed and dedicated to changing people's lives. "Her legacy is quite substantial, her 'More in Common' philosophy has become international currency which is championed around the world. "This very simple message resonated, especially at times like these, with the current political climate. It has become much more relevant since her death." Tributes to the well-liked mother-of-two poured in following her brutal murder just yards from the market place. Resident Valerie Rookledge, said: "I was away when it happened, but I came back and all the flowers were here in the square. "It's such a quiet village, so it was a great shock. She really was trying to gather the different communities together here, and she was being successful." Batley councillor and friend of Mrs Cox, Shabir Pandor, said the community had been united in its grief. "The whole community was completely devastated and in total shock, but it pulled people together. People do have to move on, but her legacy will continue. "Her work doesn't just resonate in Batley, it resonates nationally and internationally. "It takes a unique set of skills to be a good politician, but she didn't have to try too hard - she was as natural as the sun rising and setting." Revd Paul Knight, vicar of St Peter's Church in Birstall, said: "Despite being a person of no faith, she worked tirelessly to make lives better within the faith communities. "We want to work to make sure her legacy continues and to make lives better - and it's already happening. "We're planning on holding a carol service this year with a focus on 'remembering'. "She was a 21st Century Good Samaritan." Mr Bhana said Mair's conviction would "close a sad chapter" in the lives of those affected by Mrs Cox's death. On the streets of Birstall, Craig Garbutt,

Summary: The conviction of MP Jo Cox's murderer was met sombrely in her constituency, where people said it would "close a sad chapter" for the area.


The council has been consulting on a new protection order which would ban dogs from play areas and sports pitches, and require them to be kept on leads on public roads and pavements. The RSPCA said the order could create a "negative view of dog ownership". Wrexham council said it recognised that dogs must have space to exercise and the recommendations allow this on informal open space and country parks. The council currently has three dog control orders and wants to replace them with a new Public Spaces and Protection Order (PSPO). The order recommends: Responding to the consultation, the RSPCA said banning dogs from sport pitches was "restrictive," especially if there was no other spaces nearby. It said dogs need to have exercise off the lead, allowing them to express "their normal behaviour". The charity recognised that dog faeces can be "a nuisance" to people that use the pitches, but said it can be removed. "Imposing the restriction would punish responsible dog owners," it said. Councils were given powers to introduce PSPOs in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. RSPCA Cymru public affairs manager Paul Smith said: "We don't want these powers to accidentally create a negative view of dog ownership by implementing undue restrictions, or inadvertently demonise responsible dog owners." Councillor David Bithell, Wrexham council's lead member for environment and transport, said they have had "an extensive consultation" and listened to all views about the proposed PSPO. "Dogs have been excluded on marked sports pitches since 2009, and we recognise that dogs must have space to exercise," he said. "The recommendations allow this on informal open space and country parks, although around the visitors areas and car parks, we are asking that they are put on a lead."

Summary: The RSPCA is urging Wrexham council not to "demonise" responsible dog owners.


Two bugging scandals, a very bitter row over drivers' penalty points and his failure to complete a breathalyser test at a police checkpoint have kept him in the headlines. But they are just some of the disputes he was involved in. The minister came to power with the Fine Gael/Labour coalition in February 2011, four months after the Republic of Ireland was forced to accept a humiliating international financial bail-out. Mr Shatter, a lawyer, was put in charge of two government departments - justice and defence. As the Republic of Ireland introduced painful austerity measures, the new justice minister set out on a wide-ranging reform agenda, which included plans to close more than 100 police stations. But, in May 2013, the justice minister became embroiled in a public row that generated so much attention it became popularly known as Shattergate. The minister was taking part in a TV debate about alleged police corruption in the penalty points system, following claims officers inappropriately wiped points from the driving licences of often well-connected offenders. His opponent in the debate was the independent parliamentarian Mick Wallace who had made claims that sports stars, journalists and others appeared to have their driving penalties waived. Mr Shatter accused his opponent of hypocrisy. He informed viewers that Mr Wallace had himself benefited from police discretion on a penalty points offence, having been observed using his mobile phone at a set of traffic lights in Dublin. There was no formal reprimand or police record of the event, so Mr Wallace wanted to know how the minister could have known about it. Mr Shatter said his information source was the then police chief, Martin Callinan, resulting in more questions over the minister's close working relationship with the country's top police officer - not for the first nor last time. Within days, the justice minister faced questions in parliament about claims he had once failed to provide an alcohol breath test at a police road checkpoint in Dublin. In a written statement, Mr Shatter replied that he failed to complete the breathalyser test because of his asthmatic condition and was waved on by officers. He denied he had taken alcohol before getting into his car and said he was returning home from the Irish parliament. Under Irish law, elected members going about parliamentary business cannot be arrested. However, Mr Shatter was then accused of abusing parliamentary privilege in refusing to submit to the breath test. The country's main opposition party, Fianna Fáil, tabled a motion of no confidence in the justice minister, but it was defeated on 29 May 2013. In December 2013, Mr Shatter issued an unreserved apology on behalf of the state after a major public inquiry found that Irish police officers had colluded in the IRA murders of two senior Northern Ireland policemen in 1989. The Smithwick Tribunal investigated allegations of collusion by the country's police force, An Garda Síochána, in the killings of Royal Ulster Constabulary officers, Supt Bob Buchanan and Ch Supt Harry Breen. The RUC officers were shot dead by the IRA as they returned

Summary: During his three years as Irish Justice Minister Alan Shatter was never far from controversy.


The former England player opened the batting and made 101, with nine fours, before he was stumped off Ashar Zaidi. Laurie Evans provided late impetus with an unbeaten 70 off 53 balls as they posted a total of 283-7 at Edgbaston. Tom Westley made 61 for Essex and Ryan ten Doeschate was last to go for 50 as they were all out for 213. It was a disappointing batting effort which left 7.5 overs unused, and Warwickshire will now be at home to Somerset - who beat Worcestershire by nine wickets - on 28 or 29 August, with a place in the Lord's final at stake. With England seamer Chris Woakes conceding 47 from seven wicketless overs, it was Warwickshire's spinners who undermined the Essex run chase after openers Westley and Nick Browne put on 75 in 12 overs, claiming eight wickets between them. Browne was stumped off Ateeq Javid and Jesse Ryder, Jaik Mickleburgh and Zaidi were all guilty of poor shots as numbers three to six in the order all failed to reach double figures. Essex slumped to 134-6 in the 28th over, with leg-spinner Josh Poysden claiming 3-46, and it was Jeetan Patel (3-32) who ended the game by having ten Doeschate lbw after he reached a run-a-ball half-century. Earlier Trott, who now averages 77.80 in this season's competition, anchored the Warwickshire innings after skipper Ian Bell was caught behind for a fourth-ball duck. He shared a stand of 136 with Tim Ambrose (60) and although his dismissal sparked a mini-slump from 227-3 to 257-7, Evans hit three sixes and three fours to boost the total in the closing overs.

Summary: Jonathan Trott made his third One-Day Cup century in four innings as Warwickshire reached the semi-finals with a 70-run home win over Essex.


A dog walker spotted the body in Vernatt's Drain, near the Pinchbeck Road bridge in Spalding, on Sunday. Police recovered the body from the water after being alerted shortly after 14:00 GMT. Officers had been initially treating the death as unexplained, but said they were now classing it as not suspicious. The man's details are yet to be released.

Summary: The death of a man found in a Lincolnshire waterway is not being treated as suspicious, police have said.


Luke, 18, is one of 14 successful candidates from the 282 youngsters who entered the Fighting Chance scheme. GB Taekwondo chief Gary Hall said that, like his sister Jade, the teenager is "a good character". Hall added: "He hasn't got the tactical game finesse his sister has but he has a lot of the basic ingredients." The 14 who made the cut will undergo a three-month training regime before fighting at the Austrian Open in June. Performance director Hall added: "This group is really strong. We have done [the Fighting Chance scheme] four times and this has got to be one of the strongest intakes we have had. "They will go on a three-month programme, including participation in the Austrian Open, to see how they perform. "If they are really making progress in the system then we will continue with them." Find out how to get into taekwondo in our special guide.

Summary: The brother of Wales' double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones has been signed up by the sport's Great Britain academy.


Chisako Kakehi was arrested in 2014 and went on trial in Kyoto late last month. Her lawyers have pleaded not guilty on her behalf, and when her trial began she said only that she would "leave everything" to her defence team. But in court, asked if she killed her husband, she said there was "no mistake", the Mainichi reported. The 70-year-old said she committed the crime because her husband was not treating her well financially, and that she obtained the cyanide from a business associate. "I wasn't given any money after I married him," the Japan Times quoted Ms Kakehi as telling the court on Monday. "I have no intention of hiding the guilt. I will laugh it off and die if I am sentenced to death tomorrow." Prosecutors say Ms Kakehi targeted the men for their money and poisoned them all with cyanide. The investigation began when Isao Kakehi, her fourth husband who she reportedly met via a match-making site, died on 28 December 2013, a month after they got married. A post mortem examination subsequently found traces of cyanide in his body, and investigators then began examining the deaths of other men linked to the pensioner. She is now on trial for murdering him and two other boyfriends, and the attempted murder and robbery of another boyfriend who later died of cancer. The men were all aged between 70 and 80 when the alleged crimes took place between 2007-2013. Ms Kakehi's three other husbands also all died, but she has not been charged in connection with their deaths. Lawyers for Ms Kakehi say her testimony cannot be trusted, because she has mild dementia. "Since she is suffering from dementia, she barely remembers things that happened recently let alone the incidents," her team was quoted as saying at the start of the trial, which is expected to continue until November. Japanese press have dubbed Ms Kakehi a "black widow" - a term derived from the female spider that eats its partner after mating. In April another Japanese woman, Kanae Kajima, who was convicted of killing three lovers, lost a final appeal against her death sentence at the Supreme Court.

Summary: A Japanese pensioner accused of killing three partners and attempting to murder a fourth has told a court that she fatally poisoned her husband.


Celtic skipper Scott Brown has led Gordon Strachan's national team recently but fit-again Fletcher is back playing at West Bromwich Albion. "Scott has flourished under it when Darren's been injured," Wilson told BBC Radio Scotland. "But Darren's more the leader of the country and has been for many years." Wilson, who won his only international cap against Northern Ireland in 2011, added: "We're lucky that we've got two inspirational players in the middle of the park that can take that role. "It is probably the biggest honour you can receive in football, so I think it matters a great deal, especially to the players involved - Scott and Darren. "It will be of great importance to both of them, but I don't think either of them will be too disappointed or let it affect their game if they are not selected as captain." Wednesday's friendly against Michael O'Neill's side at Hampden comes before Scotland's next Euro 2016 qualifier versus Gibraltar on Sunday. "This game has been well selected by both sides," said Wilson, who now plays for Dumbarton after spells at Dundee United and Celtic. "Quite often you can have these international friendlies that sort of peter out into nothing - a kind of drab affair. "But with two competitive teams and players that have played against each other at the highest level in England and Scotland coming against each other, it gives it that extra bit of needle that you need."

Summary: Darren Fletcher's past experience leading Scotland could win him the captaincy against Northern Ireland, says former international Mark Wilson.


Both the Islamic State group (IS) and Kurdish militants have claimed a number of attacks in Turkey in recent months. Turkey is part of the US-led coalition against IS, and coalition planes use its air base at Incirlik for raids in Iraq and Syria. Turkey is also conducting a campaign against Kurdish militants. How dangerous is Turkey's unrest? Tears and destruction amid PKK crackdown Turkey in midst of hideous vortex A ceasefire between the government and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) broke down last year. On Saturday an emergency travel warning was published on the website of the US embassy in Turkey. "There are credible threats to tourist areas, in particular to public squares and docks in Istanbul and Antalya. Please exercise extreme caution if you are in the vicinity of such areas," it read. Antalya, on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, is a major tourist centre visited by millions of people every year. The warning comes a day after Israel's counterterrorism bureau urged all Israelis to avoid Turkey, saying: "There are immediate risks of attacks being carried out in the country, and we stress the threat applies to all tourism sites in Turkey."

Summary: The US has warned its citizens of "credible threats" to tourist areas in Turkey, particularly in Istanbul and the southern resort city of Antalya.


The 25-year-old Spaniard agreed an initial three-year deal with the Whites last summer after moving to Craven Cottage from Rayo Vallecano. However, he has not made a first-team appearance for the Championship club since October. Celta are ninth in La Liga and will face Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in the last 32 of the Europa League. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Fulham midfielder Jozabed has joined Spanish La Liga side Celta Vigo on loan until the end of the season.


The interim review of Liverpool's green and open spaces, commissioned by Mayor Joe Anderson, suggests an extra Â£4.50 contribution is needed per person. The proposal to increase council tax is one of 31 recommendations made in green activist Simon O'Brien's report. He warned that Liverpool was "heading to a brick wall" when it comes to maintaining open spaces in the city. Mr Anderson explained: "Sadly, the 58% cut to our budget by central government has left us grappling with the challenge of finding new ways to fund non-essential services, including maintenance of and investment in our green and open spaces." Former Brookside actor Mr O'Brien said: "As central government is cutting money left, right and centre, non-statutory provision is the first thing that goes. "I've suggested other things like tourist levies, which you can only set up nationally unfortunately. I think if we charge everyone who comes to stay in the city Â£1 a head, this problem goes away but we're not allowed to do that yet. "If I can see a way that maybe you could commercialise a park - perhaps you could put a cafÃ© or a health centre in and bring in revenue - that's good." He called for residents to give their feedback before a final report is produced.

Summary: A city's parks could be funded by an increase in council tax, a report has recommended.


The hosts closed on 152-3, a lead of 128, after 10 wickets fell in the day. Mehedi Hasan Miraz (6-82) reduced England to 144-8 but Chris Woakes and Adil Rashid put on 99 to give England a first-innings lead of 24. However, Imrul Kayes hit an unbeaten 59 and Mohammad Mahmudullah made 47 as Bangladesh regained the initiative. Mahmudullah was bowled by England debutant Zafar Ansari with the final ball of the day after the left-arm spinner had earlier dismissed Tamim Iqbal for his first international wicket. Bangladesh's only victories since their first Test in 2000 have come against Zimbabwe and the West Indies. BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew Another fluctuating Test sees England on the back foot and Bangladesh once again contemplating victory. England's bowlers created little pressure and it isn't immediately obvious who will step up tomorrow morning to bowl Bangladesh out. What is certain is that 250 would take some getting and Bangladesh are well on course for setting England a real challenge. Mehedi, 19, tormented England in the first Test in Chittagong and became only the third spinner to take five wickets in the first innings of each of his first two Test matches. Having taken two wickets on day one to reduce England to 50-3, off-spinner Mehedi bowled Moeen Ali in the third over of the day, with the England all-rounder playing an ill-advised sweep. Ben Stokes was out in the following over, caught off Taijul Islam, bringing Jonny Bairstow to the crease. He put on 45 with Joe Root to steady the visitors after they had slipped to 69-5, but Mehedi returned to trap Bairstow lbw for 24 with his first ball of a new spell - and then had Ansari caught at gully for his fifth wicket of the innings. Media playback is not supported on this device Root batted well to score his 23rd Test half-century, but when Taijul took his wicket England were rocking at 144-8. However, Woakes (46) and Rashid (44) excelled as Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim rotated his bowlers, their partnership of 224 balls and 127 minutes taking England from a deficit of 76 into the lead. The stand was England's highest for the ninth wicket in Asia and was in stark contrast to the Bangladesh innings, where they fell from 171-1 to 220 all out. The partnership perhaps should have been cut short, though. Woakes, on 38 at the time, hit a high full toss from Sabbir Rahman straight to the mid-wicket fielder, but he was given a reprieve when TV umpire Chris Gaffaney judged that the ball had reached the batsman above waist height and gave a no-ball, despite later replays suggesting the wicket should have stood. Woakes was eventually out when Mehedi returned with the new ball and claimed his sixth wicket, while Steven Finn was the last man out for 0 off the bowling of Taijul. Bangladesh's openers Tamim and Kayes batted positively in the final session to wipe out England's lead, reaching 65 before Ansari dismissed Tamim to claim his first Test wicket. England captain Alastair

Summary: England face a battle to prevent Bangladesh earning their most famous Test victory after an absorbing second day of the second Test in Dhaka.


A Calum Dyson double and first-half goal from Chris Clements saw the home side ease to their first win in five League Two games. The Mariners took the lead when a scramble in the penalty area resulted in Tom Bolarinwa's header being cleared off the line, but only to former Stag Clements who bundled the ball home. Sam Jones had a great chance to double the advantage after the break when Mansfield goalkeeper Jake Kean missed Clements' long ball forward, but Rhys Bennett got back just in time to block the midfielder's shot. But Grimsby got their second when Dyson took the ball out on the right before charging his way into the box and finishing superbly beyond Kean. Things went from bad to worse for the visitors when Evans was sent to the stands where he clashed with Blundell Park security staff. Hayden White then saw red after bringing Bolarinwa down in the box, with Dyson converting from the spot to secure the home side's victory. Match report supplied by the Press Association Match ends, Grimsby Town 3, Mansfield Town 0. Second Half ends, Grimsby Town 3, Mansfield Town 0. Attempt saved. Yoann Arquin (Mansfield Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Substitution, Grimsby Town. Adi Yussuf replaces Tom Bolarinwa. Corner, Mansfield Town. Conceded by Danny Collins. Attempt blocked. Yoann Arquin (Mansfield Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Foul by Malvind Benning (Mansfield Town). Tom Bolarinwa (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Krystian Pearce (Mansfield Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Callum Dyson (Grimsby Town). Substitution, Grimsby Town. Luke Maxwell replaces Gavin Gunning. Substitution, Grimsby Town. Brandon Comley replaces Jamey Osborne. Foul by Lee Collins (Mansfield Town). Callum Dyson (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Tom Bolarinwa (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Foul by Rhys Bennett (Mansfield Town). Sam Jones (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Yoann Arquin (Mansfield Town). Zak Mills (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick on the left wing. Second yellow card to Hayden White (Mansfield Town). Goal! Grimsby Town 3, Mansfield Town 0. Callum Dyson (Grimsby Town) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. Penalty Grimsby Town. Tom Bolarinwa draws a foul in the penalty area. Penalty conceded by Malvind Benning (Mansfield Town) after a foul in the penalty area. Corner, Mansfield Town. Conceded by James McKeown. Attempt saved. Rhys Bennett (Mansfield Town) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Gavin Gunning (Grimsby Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Shaquile Coulthirst (Mansfield Town) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Gavin Gunning (Grimsby Town). Substitution, Mansfield Town. CJ Hamilton replaces Alexander MacDonald. Corner, Mansfield Town. Conceded by Danny Andrew. Goal! Grimsby Town 2, Mansfield Town 0.

Summary: Mansfield Town manager Steve Evans was sent off as his 10-man side were soundly beaten at Grimsby.


Dunkley, 25, made 52 appearances in all competitions for Oxford last season but rejected a new contract and will join Wigan on 30 June on a free transfer. The former Crewe and Hednesford Town centre-back joined the U's from Kidderminster Harriers on loan before signing permanently in 2015. He is new manager Paul Cook's first signing since arriving on 31 May. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Wigan Athletic have signed defender Chey Dunkley on a three-year deal from League One rivals Oxford United.


Officers believe the local man, who was working at Fruehauf on Houghton Road, fell from a cherry picker at about 13:45 GMT on Thursday. Lincolnshire Police said it was carrying out a joint inquiry with the Health and Safety Executive. The company was cooperating fully with the investigation, the force added.

Summary: Police are investigating the death of a 64-year-old man who died after an industrial incident in Grantham.


The head of football's governing body outlined his vision for an expanded tournament comprising 16 groups of three teams earlier this month. The top two teams in each group would progress to the knockout rounds. A decision will be made in January but any change to the 32-team format is unlikely to come in before 2026. Fifa's council will discuss the proposal at a meeting on 9 January but Infantino, 46, made expansion part of his election manifesto. "We have to be more inclusive," he said at a sports conference in Dubai, adding that a 48-team tournament was the most financially appealing. "If we can have a format that does not add any additional matches but brings so much joy to those who don't have the chance to participate then we will have to think about that," Infantino said. "When discussed with the associations in the summits they were overwhelmingly in favour, but more discussions will have to take place." The number of competing teams at World Cups last changed in 1998, increasing from 24 to 32. The European Club Association, which represents the region's leading clubs, has rejected calls for the World Cup to be expanded. Infantino also said experiments around video technology in refereeing at the recent Club World Cup had been "very positive" and that he hoped the system would be used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The system was first used to award a penalty in Kashima Antlers' semi-final win over Atletico Nacional, with the referee alerted by an assistant watching a monitor. But there was confusion in the other semi-final between Real Madrid and Club America when the technology was used again. After the referee asked for a consultation following a Cristiano Ronaldo goal, play briefly restarted from a free-kick for an infringement before the goal was eventually allowed to stand. Infantino said tests in Japan had moved the system in "the right direction" but added "there is still a bit of fine-tuning to be made". Richard Conway, BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent Gianni Infantino may well have "overwhelming" support for Fifa's 48-country World Cup plan - but it is not universal. The European Clubs Association - which represents the biggest teams on the continent - is opposed. European teams provide 80% of the players to a World Cup so they are a significant stakeholder and will place pressure on Uefa. Uefa is still to make its position clear but other confederations are likely to welcome an expanded tournament. European nations take up a big proportion of the current 32 slots at the World Cup. Given there's no chance of any redistribution taking place, Fifa see an expanded World Cup as a way to appease many of its 211 members who miss out on the party. It also fulfils one of Infantino's key presidential manifesto pledges. Uefa may in the end go along with the 48-country plan given the likely support from the rest of the world. But it will likely want more of its countries to qualify too. Let the horse-trading begin.

Summary: Global football federations are "overwhelmingly in favour" of plans for a 48-team World Cup, Fifa president Gianni Infantino says.


Jamie Cox was sentenced to 26 weeks for common assault after he attacked Viktoria Gribovskaja at her home in Lambeth, south London last year. The Swindon-based WBO European super-middleweight title holder had denied assault. His sentence was suspended at an appeal at Croydon Magistrates' Court. The 29-year-old boxer, who appeared in court under his real name Jamie Russan was told his conviction still stands, but that his prison sentence will be suspended for 18 months. Recorder Joseph Boothby told him he should treat the suspended sentence as "a turning point" and said: "Change your ways and think before you get angry with a girlfriend, or anyone else for that matter." Cox had been sentenced to 26 weeks in prison for the assault and harassment charges, 20 weeks for violence to secure entry and 12 weeks for criminal damage, to run concurrently. He is currently ranked number four in the world and is also a Commonwealth Games light welterweight champion. After the hearing, Cox said: "I just want to get back to normal and to fight for world titles. I do not really treat today as a success."

Summary: A champion boxer who was jailed for breaking into his ex-girlfriend's flat and attacking her has had his sentence suspended.


West Midlands Police said there was a "sweet irony" to officers using the centre for forced entry training when it had been paid for by money paid into the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) fund. The base in Aston, Birmingham was largely paid for by a £30,000 donation from the fund, police said. Last year West Midlands Police spent £800,000 of POCA cash on projects. The money is mainly used to fund community crime prevention projects and comes from money convicted criminals have been ordered to pay back.

Summary: Ill-gotten gains recovered from criminals have paid for a new training centre for police staff.


"Lively crowd @liverpoolphil last night - shame our tour bus was nicked from outside the venue! So gig not too bad all things considered," he tweeted. The comic's manager said two thieves broke into the production room to steal two laptops and car keys. They fled with a Mercedes Sprinter Splitter van containing crew suitcases and Bill Bailey tour merchandise. The comedian also posted a message on Facebook saying: "Scousers, keep 'em peeled... "At 2.30pm yesterday afternoon (Mon 26th October) two thieves entered the Liverpool Philharmonic via a wedged open side door and broke into the production offices for Bill Bailey's live tour, Limboland." The van was parked in the theatre car park. A spokesman for the performer said the show went on "regardless of the chaos this has caused to our tour". She added it had, "sadly tainted our visit to the good city of Liverpool". The comedian's Limboland tour continues later in Cardiff. A Merseyside Police statement said: "Merseyside Police can confirm that yesterday (Monday, 26 October), officers received a report that a Mercedes Sprinter van was stolen from the car park of the Royal Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool, at around 14:30 GMT. "Officers believe keys for the van were stolen from an office at the location." It added the force was studying CCTV evidence.

Summary: Comedian Bill Bailey had his "tour bus" stolen before he performed at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.


The 31-year-old, who began his career at Killie, returned to the Ayrshire club in 2013 and made 38 appearances last season. Samson had another year to run on his deal but had lost his starting place to summer signing Jamie MacDonald. Capped at Under-21 level, he has been involved in the Scotland squad before but never selected to play.

Summary: Kilmarnock goalkeeper Craig Samson has agreed an early release from his Rugby Park contract.


At the start of a trip to China to strengthen post-Brexit business ties, Philip Hammond said he would review economic data over the coming months. He added that the Treasury will act "if we deem it necessary to do so". Labour's shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, dismissed Mr Hammond's plan as "just warm words from another Tory chancellor". And he added: "As at present the failed austerity policies of George Osborne are still going ahead and the government is still sticking to the failed fiscal framework. "This means that Britain is on hold until Philip Hammond makes up his mind. The Tories clearly had no plan for Brexit and are making it up as they go along." Before becoming Prime Minister, Theresa May had said that the government would no longer seek to reach a surplus by 2020. Mr Hammond said on Friday: "Over the medium term we will have the opportunity with our Autumn Statement, our regular late year fiscal event, to reset fiscal policy if we deem it necessary to do so in the light of the data that will emerge over the coming months." Following Mr Hammond's statement, figures from IHS Markit's Purchasing Managers' Index revealed a "dramatic deterioration" in economic activity in the services and manufacturing sectors in July, which fell to the lowest level since April 2009. Well, that was a surprise. Among the warm words on Sino- British relations (the UK still wants to be a major investment partner with China) the new Chancellor of the Exchequer dropped a small grenade. He said the government would be willing to "reset fiscal policy" if it was deemed necessary given the decision on Brexit. Following on from Theresa May's announcement that the government's 2020 target to eliminate the deficit was no more, Mr Hammond looks like he is considering a radical approach should the economy need a kick start. That opens up a host of possibilities. More borrowing? More infrastructure spending supported by the state as well as private money? Yes, the government has said it wants to "live within its means". And nothing has been decided. "Reset" is only one word, after all, though a significant one. But, as with Mrs May, Mr Hammond might be rather more headline grabbing on changes in economic direction than some expected. Particularly if the economy looks sickly ahead of the Autumn Statement. This week new data showed that public borrowing was lower than expected in June, but it is still expected to overshoot the government's Â£55.5bn full-year borrowing forecast by Â£14bn. Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, the independent think tank, said: "I think what Mr Hammond was saying was rather similar to what George Osborne was saying about the fact that the government needs to re-think its fiscal rules, it's not going to get to a budget surplus as it planned in 2020 because the economy will slow down. "We don't know how much, it might be a recession, it might just be a slowdown. That will mean there will be less tax revenue coming in and

Summary: The new Chancellor of the Exchequer has said he may use the Autumn Statement to "reset" Britain's economic policy.


Hurst joined Mansfield in June after being released by Southend, and has made 16 appearances for the League Two side this season. The 31-year-old former Sheffield United trainee had not started in a league game since 17 December. He could make his debut for Guiseley when they travel to Wrexham in the National League on Saturday.

Summary: National League side Guiseley have signed Mansfield midfielder Kevan Hurst on loan until the end of the season.


It says officers who file complaints are labelled as "troublemakers" and pressured to leave the force. A separate, unpublished police report has said disproportionate numbers of minority officers in some forces end up in the disciplinary system. The Association of Chief Police Officers says the data is "worrying". Speaking to Radio 4's File on 4 programme, President of the NBPA Charles Critchlow said: "I think the worst aspect is it appears that even senior officers are prepared to use instruments within the service, for example the disciplinary process, to put pressure on these officers and ultimately force them out of the organisation and that's something that we're very, very concerned about." He added: "I think there still exists within the police service a pattern of behaviour where officers, particularly junior officers, who make a complaint or challenge inappropriate behaviour - particularly if it's got anything to do with race - seem to be labelled as troublemakers." However, Mr Critchlow also stressed: "That is not to say that all officers are racist or discriminate against people, but there seems to be a problem in the police service when it comes to dealing with race issues." The BBC has also seen an internal draft report which shows police disciplinary procedures being used disproportionately against black and Asian officers in some forces. The report was compiled by academic researchers on behalf of Greater Manchester Police and includes data from the West Midlands Police and the British Transport Police. It acknowledges concerns from minority officers about unfair treatment and confirms that in the West Midlands, black and minority ethnic (BME) officers are almost twice as likely to be the subject of an investigation as white officers. Findings for the British Transport Police are broadly similar. The research also looks at officers being kept under surveillance in internal counter-corruption investigations and found that in Greater Manchester the proportion of minority officers being investigated is three times higher than that of white officers. Listen to the full report on File on 4 on BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday, 5 June at 20:00 BST and Sunday, 10 June at 17:00 BST Listen via the Radio 4 website Download the File on 4 podcast Got a story? Contact the File on 4 team In the West Midlands, the rate of allegations of corruption against BME officers is more than five times higher than the rate of allegations against white officers. The authors of the report are calling for further research and say their findings suggest the problems identified are not limited to the three forces featured in the research. Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police Alfred Hitchcock, who is the Association of Chief Police Officers lead on equality, diversity and human rights, says he has not yet seen the internal report but says the data is "worrying". He told the BBC he would be speaking to other chief officers about the matter, but defended the way internal complaints are dealt with. "If there are matters relating to racist or improper behaviour, then those are investigated and people who are victims are

Summary: Police forces are unfairly disciplining black and Asian officers who complain about racism, says the National Black Police Association.


In December, the government announced finalised plans for a cull, initially in pilot areas, as a way to curb the spread of tuberculosis in cattle. In applying for judicial review, the Badger Trust says culling will not stop TB and may in fact help spread it. Other campaign groups are considering action under the Bern Convention, which protects European wildlife. The government's plans are likely to result in farmers funding contractors to shoot badgers in a number of areas of England, with two initial pilots in west Gloucestershire and west Somerset taking place later this year. "We have identified some serious flaws in the way by which the Secretary of State [Caroline Spelman] reached her decision to cull badgers," said Gwendolen Morgan of Bindmans solicitors, lawyer for the Badger Trust. "Given that Defra's proposals come at an enormous cost to farmers, and threaten to prompt rather than prevent the spread of disease, we hope that this ill-conceived decision will be struck down by the court." She pointed to government projections that culling would reduce TB incidence by 12-16% over nine years. TheProtection of Badgers Actsays licences to kill can be granted for "preventing the spread of disease" - and the trust argues that the slow-down in the rate of increase, or "reduction in new incidence", projected by Defra does not qualify as "prevention". The government's plan involves having Natural England issue culling licences. The Badger Trust says the guidance given to Natural England is unlawful. Potentially the most important element of its case concerns the methods used to kill badgers. In the landmark UK study, the Randomised Badger Culling Trial (RBCT), badgers were trapped before being shot. However, the government plans to allow licensed contractors to shoot badgers as they roam - "free shooting" - which is likely to be less efficient and to increase disruption of badger families. The RBCT showed that when badger's social groups are disrupted, they roam further, carrying the TB bacterium to more farms. For this reason, the trust argues that after the pilots, farmers may be forced to resort to trap-and-shoot, because free shooting will either prove ineffective or a hazard to public safety. That would escalate the cost by anything up to a factor of 10 - and the Badger Trust says this possibility damages the government's economic case for a cull. As the majority of new cases arise through infection from other cattle rather than from badgers, the trust says the government should simply invest in stricter cattle control measures. Regulations on farmers were recently tightened and testing regimes intensified - but the National Farmers' Union, the government and other proponents believe culling is needed in badly affected areas in addition to existing measures. In 2010, 25,000 cattle were slaughtered as a result of TB infection, and the disease is costing the UK taxpayer in the region of Â£100m per year. They also argue that culling would in the end benefit badgers, as TB infection is seriously debilitating to them. "Nobody wants to see badgers culled, but no country in the world where wildlife

Summary: The Badger Trust has launched a new legal challenge to the government's plans to cull badgers in England.


Koukash has owned the Super League team since 2013 but it has stated before he could leave Salford. "My plans are to make sure we win the next few games. We'll see what happens at the end of the season," he said. "I have not made my mind up to walk away, I'm working hard to make sure it is financially viable for next year." Salford scored 13 tries as they comfortably beat Featherstone on Sunday in a game where only 1,759 were in attendance at the AJ Bell Stadium. "It was a crucial game, there was no football around, there was good weather, it's a Sunday where families can come and we reduced ticket prices," Koukash told BBC Radio Manchester. "To only have 1,750 for a crucial game, I must say I'm very disappointed. What the fans all have to understand is that next year the club will only be able to spend what it can afford. "I can no longer keep bankrolling it the way I did. If the fans wanted to see a competitive Super League side they need to start turning up." Despite his future with the club being in doubt, Koukash said he could not buy another rugby league club if his time with Salford was to end. "Once you are a Red Devil, you will always be a Red Devil. I will never be involved with another club, that's it. The time when I finish from Salford, I will just sit back and enjoy the sport like any other fan," he added.

Summary: Salford Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash says he has still not decided whether he will sell the club at the end of the current season.


The motion was tabled by Jim O'Callaghan, Fianna FÃ¡il, amid fears that the planned march could lead to violence. He wants Mr Frazer to cancel it. A rally in Dublin in 2006 was abandoned after rioting erupted. Forty-one people were arrested. A number of people, including Irish police officers, were injured. Disturbances broke out in O'Connell Street, where the rally had been due to start. Stones and fireworks were thrown after republican demonstrators mounted a counter-march.

Summary: Councillors in Dublin are due to vote later on a motion against a Love Ulster march planned for March by loyalist campaigner, Willie Frazer.