Starting and ending at the Town Hall in the city centre, the route took in views of the Peak District and a climb up to the village of Ringinglow. The event saw shorter routes for junior runners, with the main 13.1-mile event won by Steven Bayton and Sarah Lowery. Among the runners were retired rugby league players Barrie McDermott and Keith Senior. Lowery, the first woman to finish the circuit, said: "I had not done this race before so it's nice to do your local half marathon. "There were loads of people in the crowd all the way round, even in the really remote parts of the course, so I really enjoyed the race." Councillor Mary Lea, from Sheffield City Council, said: "Although the route is undoubtedly a challenging one, the view from the top of Ringinglow Road across the Peak District is surely one of the best rewards any weary runner could hope for. "I would go as far as to say that Sheffield is surely the most picturesque of almost any city half marathon, when you consider the blend of the beautiful rural landscape and the vibrant city centre finish."

Summary: Thousands of runners have tackled the third Yorkshire Half Marathon under blue skies in Sheffield.


Ms Davies appeared as Mrs Perks in the Railway Children and as Marj in the valleys-based comedy Stella. Tony Gardner, who appeared in Stella, wrote on Twitter: "Terribly saddened to hear Deddie Davies has died. She was a truly wonderful person." Karen Paullada, who also appeared in the Sky 1 series, wrote: "Sad times in this happy Christmas period." Stella star and co-creator Ruth Jones paid tribute to her "remarkable" co-star. She said: "Deddie had been ill for a long time and I saw her about a month ago and showed her the Christmas special on my laptop. "She loved working on Stella. She said it kept her going and she was massively loved by all the cast and crew. "She was one of those rare people who didn't possess a grain of self pity and whose company always brightened your day. "A highly intelligent, joyful, talented and spectacularly spirited woman, who was an inspiration to us all." She added Ms Davies would be "unspeakably missed". Ms Davies had been a well-known face on TV screens since the 1970s, appearing in shows including The Forsyte Saga, The Bill, Upstairs, Downstairs, Grange Hill and Whitechapel. Her agents, Brown, Simcocks and Andrews, said the actress also dedicated her time working with charities safeguarding the elderly and also "going undercover" to reveal issues in care homes. Kelly Andrews, part of the team who represented Ms Davies for about 20 years, said: "She was extremely professional, but she was extraordinary fun and joyous to be around. "She saw the best in everyone. She wasn't just an actress but an activist - she really cared about it."

Summary: Tributes have been paid to Bridgend-born actress Deddie Davies, who has died at the age of 78.


The 27-year-old was a key part of the Foxes side that won the Premier League in 2015-16, but asked to leave the club amid interest from the Blues. Chelsea have also signed defender Davide Zappacosta from Torino on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. However, striker Fernando Llorente opted for Tottenham instead of a move to Stamford Bridge. And Everton midfielder Ross Barkley changed his mind about joining Antonio Conte's side. Leicester expect to confirm the signing of Adrien Silva, 28, from Sporting Lisbon on Friday for £22m as a midfield replacement. Drinkwater played in 35 of Leicester's 38 league games in their title-winning season and formed an impressive midfield partnership with N'Golo Kante, who joined Chelsea last July. He has yet to play this season because of a thigh injury. The playmaker, who joined Leicester in 2012 from Manchester United, has won three England caps since making his international debut in March 2016. "I'm delighted to be a Chelsea player and can't wait to get started," said Drinkwater. "It has been a long journey to get here but I am very happy and am looking forward to helping the club win more trophies." Zappacosta has been capped four times by Italy, with Blues boss Conte handing him his first call-up to the national squad in May 2016. The 25-year-old full-back joined Torino from Atalanta in 2015 and made 29 Serie A appearances last season. "I hope I can show my quality to the coach, my team-mates and the supporters," said Zappacosta. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Chelsea have signed midfielder Danny Drinkwater from Leicester City for £35m.


The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said sales were up 8.4% compared with February last year. Sales of alternatively fuelled vehicles jumped 19.9% year-on-year, with diesels up 5.6%. Fleet sales fell 1.4% but still accounted for 53.1% of new vehicle sales in the month. SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: "February is typically one of the quietest months of the year ahead of March's plate change, but this positive performance is encouraging and puts the sector in a good position for the coming 12 months." Samuel Tombs, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said only 4% of cars typically were registered in February, so "small movements in the absolute number of registrations have a big impact on the headline growth number". "High consumer confidence, lower petrol prices and cheaper unsecured credit have enhanced the attractiveness of car ownership, but these drivers will be less supportive of sales growth in 2016," he added. "Growth in car sales therefore looks likely to moderate, contributing to a slowdown in the overall consumer spending recovery this year." A record 2.63 million new vehicles were registered last year - about 6% higher than in 2014 and the fourth consecutive year of growth, according to the SMMT. The top selling models in February were the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Golf and Nissan Qashqai. VW sales were down 13% compared with February 2015, although Toyota recorded a 16% drop and Vauxhall a 17% slide. Ford sales were 12% higher compared with February 2015 at 11,513 vehicles,

Summary: Almost 84,000 new cars were sold in February in the UK - the highest level for the month since 2004.


On its Twitter feed, the firm reported a second outage this afternoon - which was restored less than an hour later. "Internet of North Korea down again at 15.41 UTC. Second blackout since last night's restoration of service," the tweet read. The first outage saw large parts of the internet unavailable in North Korea. Officials have not yet commented on the issue. Speculation is rife about the source of the blackouts, following a cyber security row with the US. China has denounced reports suggesting it was responsible. US officials have not commented on any possible American involvement. The US had said it would launch a proportional response to the hacking of Sony Pictures, after an FBI investigation appeared to show that North Korea was behind the hack attack which led to films and private emails being leaked online. The Interview, which depicts the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was cancelled by Sony following threats from hackers. Internet services in North Korea were down for around nine and a half hours in the first outage, according to Dyn Research. Some questioned how much an outage would affect a country where normal citizens have little access to the web. Although many have computers and smartphones, they only have access to a government-approved intranet. Access to the world wide web is reserved for a trusted elite in North Korean society. North Korea's internet is handled by state-run company Star Join Ventures which is routed through Chinese telecommunications firm China Unicom.

Summary: North Korea appears to have suffered a second internet blackout, according to internet performance measuring firm Dyn Research.


Surrey's Ansari, 23, hurt his bowling hand against Lancashire on day two of their County Championship match, hours after receiving a first Test call-up. He was taken to hospital and Surrey later confirmed the injury was an "open dislocation", adding that it would be assessed in the coming days. England begin their three-Test series with Pakistan in the UAE on 13 October. They leave in a fortnight's time, arriving in the UAE on 30 September and playing two warm-up games in Sharjah. Before then, Surrey face Gloucestershire in the One-Day Cup final at Lord's on Saturday. "It didn't look very good. He was in a lot of pain in the dressing room," said Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart. "What should have been a day of celebration for Zafar, we are now hoping he will be OK. The way he was, there must be some doubt. "He dropped a catch stood at cover point. The ball came out of the sun, he saw it late and it hit him hard on the left thumb. He is not in the greatest shape." Left-arm spinner Ansari, who has taken 44 wickets and scored more than 700 runs this season was picked to provide England with a third spin option after Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid. As well as Ansari, Nottinghamshire batsmen Alex Hales and James Taylor were also called up, but Yorkshire pair Gary Ballance and Adam Lyth both missed out.

Summary: All-rounder Zafar Ansari's hopes of an England Test debut are in doubt after he dislocated his thumb while fielding.


In Bucharest some protesters broke through police lines and headed towards government buildings. Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu says the move would ease overcrowding in prisons. His critics say he is trying to release allies convicted of corruption. They also want the proposals to be debated in parliament. Mr Grindeanu's plan is for the measures to be implemented through emergency decrees that bypass parliament and do not require the signature of President Klaus Iohannis. Those who would be due for release include several elected officials and magistrates convicted of corruption. President Iohannis joined protesters in Bucharest on Sunday, saying they were rightly indignant. "Several political officials who have judicial issues want to change the legislation and weaken the rule of law," he said. "It is unacceptable to modify the law so that the cases of dozens, even hundreds, of politicians, are wiped out." President Iohannis was elected in November 2014 and has vowed to stamp out entrenched corruption. However, the chairman of the ruling Social Democrats, Liviu Dragnea, accused the president of "inciting social disorder and violence" and said the protest was the start of a coup. A former minister, Mr Dragnea was himself given a suspended prison sentence in 2015 for using bribes and forged ballot papers to influence an impeachment vote in 2012 against then President Traian Basescu.

Summary: Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of the Romanian capital Bucharest and other cities in protest at government plans to release around 3,000 prisoners.


Dylann Roof, 21, appeared in court in Charleston to face nine murder charges. He showed no emotion as relatives of the victims addressed him directly. "I forgive you" said one victim's daughter, fighting back tears. Police are treating the killings at the African-American church on Wednesday night as a hate crime. And the Justice Department says it is investigating whether it might have been an act of domestic terrorism. It said in a statement, the shooting was "designed to strike fear and terror into this community", and the department was considering all possibilities. At a Charleston sports arena, thousands gathered on Friday evening to remember the victims with prayers and songs. Also on Friday, the Roof family released a statement through their lawyer. "Words cannot express our shock, grief and disbelief as to what happened that night. We are devastated and saddened by what occurred," the family wrote. "We have all been touched by the moving words from the victims' families offering God's forgiveness and love in the face of such horrible suffering." In court in Charleston on Friday afternoon, Mr Roof spoke to confirm his name, age and address and said he was unemployed. Then relatives were invited by the judge to come forward and speak. A woman who identified herself as the daughter of Ethel Lance said: "You took something very precious from me. I will never talk to her ever again. "I will never be able to hold her again, but I forgive you. And [may God] have mercy on your soul." Anthony Thompson, a relative of Myra Thompson, told Mr Roof to repent and to turn to Jesus Christ. "I forgive you and my family forgives you," he said. Also speaking in court was Felecia Sanders, who survived the attack on Wednesday night by playing dead. Her son, Tywanza, was fatally wounded. "We welcomed you Wednesday night in our Bible study with open arms. You have killed some of the most beautifulest people that I know. Every fibre in my body hurts ... and I'll never be the same," she said to Mr Roof, who appeared via a video feed. The victims of the Charleston shooting Meanwhile, one of Mr Roof's friends, Christon Scriven, told the BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan that Mr Roof had considered a university as a potential target. Mr Scriven said Mr Roof "wanted to shoot that school up, UCA University of Charleston. It's 3 miles up the street from that church". But Mr Scriven, who is black, did not think Mr Roof would actually follow through. "So how do you take it serious?" he said. "How many friends do you have in your lifetime that's killed somebody?" Court documents have revealed new details about the shooting. Mr Roof entered the church just after 20:00 local time (01:00 BST) on Wednesday night and remained with the worshippers for nearly an hour before launching his attack. All of the victims were hit multiple times, the documents said. Before leaving, Mr Roof stood over one person who was not shot and "uttered a racially inflammatory statement". That person

Summary: Relatives of some of the nine churchgoers shot dead in South Carolina have addressed the suspected gunman in court and said they forgive him.


The SPFL has set up a working group to examine the issue of unacceptable conduct. And it is understood that they would seek financial assistance from the Scottish government. The facial recognition system was mentioned at a meeting of all 42 clubs on Tuesday. The debate over the extent to which clubs should be held accountable for the conduct of their followers has been sparked by recent incidents involving Rangers, Celtic and Dundee United supporters. Hibernian's visit to Ibrox on 28 December was marred by sectarian chants from the home end, while there were complaints of sectarian songs during Celtic's Scottish Cup trip to Stranraer. Celtic and Dundee United have both condemned their own fans for setting off pyrotechnics. SPFL board member Mike Mulraney revealed there was not appetite to introduce new strict liability rules. The Alloa chairman said there is "no chance whatsoever" of clubs agreeing to regulations that could see them punished for the conduct of supporters regardless of whether the club itself is to blame. A spokesman for the league body said: "The SPFL is working with government and other partners with the aim of establishing a workable solution to help rid our football grounds of unacceptable conduct. "This work is at an early stage and is not being led by any one club. "The issue of unacceptable conduct is something that the SPFL, its board and its member clubs are absolutely committed to addressing. "Recognising that certain behaviours are for society to face and address as a whole, we believe football can take a leading role in moving this issue forward for Scottish society." The prospect of facial recognition technology has been met with scepticism from the Scottish Football Supporters' Association. Chairman Simon Barrow said the fans' group is concerned by "a rushed move towards intrusive surveillance". He added: "There needs to be careful consultation with fans and clubs, alongside wider consideration of how to deal effectively and proportionately with threatening and insulting behaviour. "The best way forward will involve working with the great majority of supporters who deplore such abuses, rather than making them feel under accusation themselves."

Summary: The Scottish Professional Football League is considering the use of facial recognition technology at stadiums to help combat anti-social behaviour.


Kakuta, 23, moved to Stamford Bridge from Lens in 2007 and was on loan at Rayo Vallecano last season, where he played 35 games. The Frenchman played 16 times for the Blues, but spent time on loan at six different clubs. In September 2009, Chelsea were barred from signing new players after being found guilty of inducing Kakuta to break his contract with Lens. The ban was lifted by a court in February 2010 after the two clubs reached an agreement on his signing. It is thought Sevilla have had to pay a fee for Kakuta because he is under 24. In October 2014, failed footballer Medi Abalimba was sentenced to four years in prison after masquerading as Kakuta. Manchester Crown Court heard Abalimba went on a £20,000 shopping spree at Selfridges, stayed at top hotels and even hired a helicopter. Click here to read the full story

Summary: Chelsea's out-of-contract winger Gael Kakuta has joined La Liga side Sevilla.


Mr Hernandez said that poverty and drug-related violence have led to a sharp increase in the number of children trying to enter the US illegally. The region lacks the resources to deal with the problem, he said. Some 57,000 unaccompanied children have arrived at the US border with Mexico since October 2013. "We have to recognise that our countries can't do it by themselves. We need the support of the US and Mexico in a common problem," Mr Hernandez said. He was speaking at a special conference in the Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa, to address the problem. Mr Hernandez said there was a clear link between the violence generated by the drug-trafficking cartels operating in his country and the exodus of children. "Seven out of nine children who venture on the dangerous journey towards the United States come from the most violent areas of Honduras. "Those are also the regions where the drug cartels are most active," he said. Mr Hernandez said the United States should set up in Central American anti-narcotics strategies implemented in Colombia and Mexico. In both countries, however, critics said that the "war on drugs" policies backed by the United States led to an increase in violence. The Organization of American States (OAS) President Jose Miguel Insulza called for immediate action. "There must be an urgent solution to a regional crisis involving several countries," Mr Insulza said at the conference. Last month, US President Barack Obama announced he was shifting border patrol staff to the US border with Mexico in the face of the "humanitarian crisis". He also boosted aid to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, which will all receive millions of dollars to combat gang violence.

Summary: Honduras President Juan Hernandez has called on the United States to create an anti-drugs plan for Central America.


Khalid Mohamed Omar Ali, 27, was arrested on suspicion of offences under the Terrorism Act and possession of offensive weapons on 27 April. He was detained as part of an intelligence-led operation after a concerned family member is believed to have contacted the police. Police said he remains in custody and can be questioned until 11 May. It comes after a warrant of further detention was granted at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Mr Ali is thought to be a UK national - but born overseas - and to have gone to school in Tottenham, north London. He was arrested in Parliament Street, at the junction with Parliament Square, following a stop and search as part of an ongoing operation, police said.

Summary: Police have been granted another week to question a terror suspect arrested near the Houses of Parliament.


The 26-year-old, who has played rugby league for Salford, will join from Rotherham in the summer. Prop Mark Tampin and back row forward Max Argyle will also leave the Yorkshire side for Jersey. George Eastwell has signed from Loughborough Students while Jake Armstrong will arrive from Doncaster. Jersey are fifth and could still make the Championship play-offs, but will not go up to the Premiership if they are successful as they do not have a suitable ground. Head coach Harvey Biljon had previously said he was three players away from finalising his squad for next season.

Summary: Jersey have signed five players in preparation for next season in the Championship, including former Sale Sharks centre Jordan Davies.


Ray Nottage and Claire Bath supported the idea of merging Dorset's nine councils into two unitary authorities. But two weeks ago the majority of council members voted against the idea. David Flagg was elected leader of the council following the no-confidence vote at a private meeting of the Conservative group on Monday evening. Mr Nottage said: "I had already made it clear I would not be standing as leader at the next AGM and there was a difference of opinion in terms of what I think should happen in a local government reorganisation. "I lost by one vote. I'm extraordinarily disappointed that they've been unable to understand the consequences of the vote against the reorganisation because it's so patently obvious that the service levels are going to collapse with the tsunami of costs which are coming on and the current financial situation of the county. "I think there is a considerable lack of understanding of the seriousness of the position we are in here in Dorset." The proposed reorganisation would see Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch combine into a single authority, with the rest of the county forming a second unitary council. The two unitary plan was rejected by councillors at Christchurch, Purbeck and East Dorset but leaders of the remaining six councils that voted in favour of the proposal have written to the government to express their support of the idea. East Dorset leader Spencer Flower has written to the government urging it not to force through the merger.

Summary: Christchurch Borough Council's leader and deputy have been ousted by their colleagues after a vote of no confidence.


The headline, "Imam beaten to death in sex grooming town", ran on Saturday following the death of Jalal Uddin, 64, in Rochdale on Thursday. It is understood it was later changed to "Imam beaten to death in Rochdale". Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said he was "appalled". Nobody from The Times was available for comment. The chief constable has written an open letter to the newspaper stating: "The headline has no relevance to the horrific murder of a former Imam in Rochdale." He added: "Your headline and its irrelevance to this case has the potential to cause community tensions. "It is also offensive to the thousands of peaceful law-abiding Muslims and non-Muslims in Rochdale who are shocked by this murder." Mr Hopkins concluded: "I would hope in the circumstances you issue an immediate apology and provide a response." The victim was found with head injuries in a park in the Wardleworth area on Thursday night. He died in hospital. A 31-year-old man being questioned has been released without charge and eliminated from investigations.

Summary: The chief constable of Greater Manchester Police has urged the editor of the Times newspaper to apologise for an "offensive" murder report headline.


It is a question not only considered by the politicians but also by plenty of businesses and workers in holiday towns like Tenby in Pembrokeshire. The market here can trace its history back about 700 years and, while many tourist shops are seasonal, the stalls are open all year and rely on local customers. Its only remaining butcher Gernot Braun can sense just how confident shoppers are feeling. He said: "We had a pleasant, busy time over Easter, the weather was fine, people were happy. Now it's a quieter time but it's the start of the season so it should be a busy time for us again. "I don't know if people are spending more - we haven't seen an increase in turnover. People have still got a bit of money." He said it was about the same as five years ago and had not got any worse. "I think that's a positive sign for the British economy." The prices we pay for many goods are barely going up at the moment but it has not been like that for all of this parliament. At the beginning of 2010, prices were rising at 3% a year. The recession meant small wage rises but despite earnings picking up a little, the increases are now back at that 2010 level. So this gap between rising prices and wages means some feel less well off than five years ago. But there is also the argument that had wages gone up as much as prices, more jobs would have been lost by employers struggling to keep up. 'We just about make ends meet' Tenby is in the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency which had an unemployment rate in 2014 of 4.4%, compared with 6.8% for Wales as a whole. However, many of the jobs around Tenby are linked to tourism and are often minimum wage. Speaking to people in the town, the impression you get is that for many, money is still tight. Chris Osborne, whose family has owned a hotel on the seafront for three generations, said people were still wary in terms of spending but there was a "little bit of feeling better". "There are early indications, but I don't think anyone's getting too excited," he said. "So much of our economy depends on tourists - they're coming from other parts of UK where perhaps they're seeing benefits of recovery. "But if you look around Tenby you will perhaps see more shops empty than you'd expect to see at this time of year." "There's a degree of more disposable income spend - it's going in the right direction. Cautious optimism is the name of the game". He said he still had to be prudent and had not been able to give his staff a wage rise for some time but wanted to hear if there was a real chance for reduced VAT for tourism businesses and less red tape. Almost all the parties are promising that if they are elected, we will be allowed to earn more before we start paying income tax.

Summary: The recession is behind us but are we feeling better off?


It follows an incident in which a member of staff was threatened with what was believed to be a firearm at the shop in Frizington in October. Paul Roger Farish, 18, of Moor Place, Frizington, appeared before West Cumbria magistrates charged with robbery and possessing an imitation firearm. He was remanded to appear before Carlisle Crown Court on 7 December. A second man, aged 19, who was also arrested, has been released on police bail until 14 December.

Summary: A man has been charged with robbing a post office in Cumbria.


The star will be honoured for his contribution to music, as well as his acting and humanitarian work. His catalogue includes hits such as Every Breath You Take, Fields of Gold and Don't Stand So Close To Me. "Sting is an icon in the truest sense of the word," said Brandon Bakshi of the BMI, a music rights organisation. "His musical catalogue has had an enormous impact on music lovers from around the globe across multiple generations." When the former Police frontman won the outstanding contribution award at the Brit Awards in 2002, he said: "I've had a very, very long career in music. "If I have gleaned any wisdom, it's encapsulated in five words: 'Music is its own reward.'" He has also won 16 Grammys and been inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is due to release a new album, 57th & 9th, in November. The BMI - whose full name is Broadcast Music, Inc - keeps track of the songs played on radio and television and collects royalties on behalf of writers and publishers. Now in their 65th year, the BMI London Awards honour the writers and publishers of the most-performed British pop songs during the past 12 months. Last year, the US version of the ceremony saw Taylor Swift win a Taylor Swift Award - created in the star's name to recognise her domination of the airwaves in 2015. Swift told the audience: "If they had chosen someone else to give the Taylor Swift Award to, I'd be kind of bummed about it." Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram at bbcnewsents, or if you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Sting is to join the likes of Ray Davies, Van Morrison and Sir Tim Rice when he becomes one of the recipients of the BMI Icon award next month.


In a statement, President Trump said visas would once again be issued once "the most secure policies" were in place, and denied it was a Muslim ban. The move has been widely condemned. Sixteen state attorneys general have said the order is unconstitutional. Several federal judges have temporarily halted the deportation of visa holders. Live: Protests over ban Mr Trump's executive order, signed on Friday, halted the entire US refugee programme for 120 days, indefinitely banned Syrian refugees, and suspended all nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries. Those who were already mid-flight were detained on arrival - even if they held valid US visas or other immigration permits. It is not known how many others were turned away at airports overseas as they tried to board flights to the US. Thousands gathered at airports around the country to protest on Saturday, including lawyers who offered their services for free to those affected. Further demonstrations were held on Sunday, including protests outside the White House and Trump Tower in New York. As well as the ban on all refugees, travellers who have nationality or dual nationality of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen are not permitted to enter the US for 90 days, or be issued an immigrant or non-immigrant visa. This includes those who share dual nationality with allied countries, including the UK, although Canada has been told its dual nationals are not affected. But there remains much confusion. The UK foreign office put out a statement saying that only those dual nationals travelling from one of the blacklisted seven countries would be subject to extra checks - those travelling between the UK and US would not be affected. However, one Scottish veterinary student - who travels on an Iranian passport - was unable to fly home from her holiday in Costa Rica because she was told her transit visa for the US was no longer valid. White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said US green-card holders - legal residents - would also not be affected, but some have been detained since the order came into effect. Mr Trump tweeted early on Sunday that the US needed "extreme vetting, NOW" but later, in a statement, tried to offer more reassuring words, saying: "This is not about religion - this is about terror and keeping our country safe. "We will again be issuing visas to all countries once we are sure we have reviewed and implemented the most secure policies over the next 90 days," he said. Mr Priebus rejected criticism that the implementation of the order had been chaotic, and said only 109 people, out of 325,000 travelling, had been detained and "most of those people were moved out". "We've got a couple of dozen more that remain and I would suspect that as long as they're not awful people that they will move through before another half a day today," he told US media on Sunday. But they have failed to allay concern among some in their Republican party. The Republican chair of the US Senate Foreign Relations committee,

Summary: The Trump administration is standing firm over its ban on immigration from seven countries despite court rulings and mass protests against it.


Jim McCafferty, 70, from Raby Street, south Belfast, is accused of offences alleged to have taken place between 2011 and 2014, when the alleged victim was between 13 and 16 years old. Mr McCafferty is originally from Scotland. A defence solicitor said he would not apply for bail because of concerns over the defendant's safety. The judge remanded Mr McCafferty back into custody. He will appear in court again in January. The defendant worked for several football clubs during the 1980s and 90s as a scout, kitman and youth coach. The clubs included Celtic, Hibernian and Falkirk. Mr McCafferty moved to Northern Ireland seven years ago.

Summary: A former Celtic FC youth coach has appeared in a court in Belfast charged with sexual activity with a child.


OP Jaisha said she "could have died" after the women's marathon in Rio. Jaisha, 33, finished in 89th place and collapsed after finishing the 42km (26 miles) race in two hours 47 minutes 19 seconds last week. Indian officials denied the allegation and said Jaisha and her coach had refused refreshments. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) said officials in Rio were not told by the athletes or their coaches about any specific requirement for any drinks. "It is the responsibility of the organisers to provide water and energy drinks. For that there are water and energy stations throughout the course," senior AFI official CK Valson told the Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency. "We could have provided water and energy drinks to our athletes but neither they nor their coaches informed us that they would need water and energy drinks separately." Jaisha said she ran "in scorching heat" and there was no water available from Indian officials during the race. "Only once in 8km did we get water [from the Rio organisers] which did not help at all. All the countries had their stalls at every 2km but our country's stall was empty," she was quoted as saying by PTI. Jaisha had to be taken to hospital after finishing the race. "We are supposed to be given drinks by our technical officials, it's the rule. We cannot take water from any other team. I saw the Indian board there but there was nothing," she said. "I had a lot of problem, I fainted after the race. I was administered glucose, I thought I would die." Jaisha said she got no response from officials when she asked why water was not provided to her at the stalls. "I don't know who to blame for this. May be nobody realises the seriousness of a marathon, the fact that we have to run 42km," she said. India's Sports Minister Vijay Goel has said he will investigate the allegation. "I'll look into this and if there was negligence of any sort, action will be taken," he told NDTV. India finished with just two medals at the Rio Games, fewer than the six medals it won during its best-ever performance in London four years ago.

Summary: An Olympic woman marathon runner from India has alleged she was not provided water and energy drinks by Indian officials at designated stations.


He said the Pakistani government could provide opportunities for talks between the Afghan High Peace Council and the militants. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that he wanted to help regional efforts to stabilise Afghanistan. Mr Karzai has extended his stay to allow talks with Pakistan to continue. The BBC's Charles Haviland in Islamabad says that his decision is a surprise development as the president seeks Mr Sharif's help in bringing the Afghan Taliban to the negotiating table. Officials say that the fact that Mr Karzai's talks in Islamabad will continue on Tuesday - when he will meet Mr Sharif again - indicates that so far they have gone well and that the two sides have something concrete to talk about. In their public statements after their talks, both Mr Sharif and Mr Karzai mentioned the problem of militant violence - although Mr Karzai focused much more on it. Lack of security was the main concern for both neighbouring countries, the president said. Three times in his brief speech Mr Karzai said that a joint fight against militancy was needed and that he pinned "great hopes" on the re-elected Mr Sharif, who came back to power in June. Afghanistan believes that Taliban safe havens in Pakistan are the main cause of increased violence in the country. Elements of Pakistan's intelligence service have long been accused of backing the Afghan Taliban and giving them refuge on Pakistani soil - something Islamabad strongly denies. Mr Karzai said that he wanted the Pakistani government to play a mediating role with the Taliban, with whom Pakistan has a high degree of influence. Speaking after the talks, he said that the two countries discussed the "joint fight against extremism and reconciliation and peace-building in Afghanistan with the expectation that the government of Pakistan will facilitate and [provide] help... to the peace process". "We hope that with this on top of our agenda we can move forward in bringing stability and peace to both countries," the president said. For his part the Pakistani prime minister said that Pakistan would extend all possible facilities for peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban. "I assured President Karzai that we will continue to extend all possible facilitation to the international community's efforts for the realisation of this noble goal," he said. "Pakistan will also help reinforce regional efforts in support of [the] stabilisation of Afghanistan." He said Pakistan wanted a neighbour that was "peaceful, stable and united" and that the peace process had to be "inclusive, Afghan-owned and Afghan-led". The Taliban refuse to talk with Mr Karzai, dismissing him as a US puppet. One of Mr Karzai's main demands has been the release of high-profile Taliban prisoners held in Pakistan in the hope that this will help jump-start direct talks with insurgents. He is particularly eager for Taliban's second-in-command, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar who was arrested in Karachi in 2010, to be freed. Sources have told the BBC that in his case the Afghans would like him to be transferred to Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates. Mr

Summary: Afghan President Hamid Karzai has urged Pakistan "to facilitate peace talks" between his country and the Taliban during a visit to Islamabad.


Former Fulham man Pavel Pogrebnyak sprung the offside trap and dinked a delicate chip over County goalkeeper Lenny Pidgeley to open the scoring. Striker Nick Blackman doubled the lead for the Championship side with a solo effort before Shaun Jeffers' header gave League Two Newport hope. Seconds after coming on for his debut striker Craig Tanner made it 3-1. Newport County manager Justin Edinburgh told BBC Radio Wales: "I thought we needed a reaction after our performance on Saturday and certainly got that from the players. "I thought from start to finish we gave a good account of ourselves and ran Reading hard. "We had nothing to lose second half and I felt we deserved the goal that we got at the end."

Summary: Reading coasted into the second round of the Capital One Cup at the expense of Newport County.


But health officials have warned that unless MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccinations continue, a further outbreak cannot be ruled out. There have been no laboratory-confirmed cases linked to the outbreak area since 22 May, Public Health Wales said. One person died and a total of 1,219 measles cases were diagnosed during the outbreak since November. Some 88 people visited a hospital due to the disease while a campaign was launched to boost the uptake of the MMR vaccine. Dr Marion Lyons, director of health protection for Public Health Wales (PHW), said that the end of the outbreak was in "no small part to unprecedented efforts to vaccinate tens of thousands of people". "Without so many vaccinations being given, we know that the outbreak could have continued for many more months," said Dr Lyons. But PHW warned that with 30,000 children in the 10 to 18 years age group still unvaccinated across Wales, there was still a possibility of a further outbreak in the future. And the health minister urged parents to get their children vaccinated. Dr Lyons said: "The only reason this outbreak could happen was because not enough young people in Wales were fully vaccinated with two doses of MMR and there is absolutely no guarantee that this could not happen again." Some 75,868 unscheduled vaccinations were given to people around Wales who had not been immunised in a bid to bring the epidemic under control. GP surgeries, hospital and schools held drop-in sessions, with PHW particularly keen to target children and young people who may have missed their scheduled jabs. Health Minister Mark Drakeford said he "wholeheartedly" welcomed the end of the outbreak but insisted there was "still work to do". "The young people in the 10 to 18 age group who still have not been vaccinated should make the necessary arrangements at their earliest convenience," he added. "We would not want to see another outbreak. "I would like to thank the healthcare professionals for their tireless work in organising and staffing the unscheduled vaccinations drop-in sessions and GPs for the contribution of primary care among others." Large numbers of children in the 10-18 age group were not given the MMR vaccine as babies, the result of a scare that caused panic among parents. It followed research by Dr Andrew Wakefield in the late 1990s which linked the vaccine with autism and bowel disease. His report, which was published in The Lancet medical journal, was later discredited, with health officials insisting the vaccine was completely safe. PHW said that even though the outbreak was over, a small number of measles cases were seen in Wales every year - in 2011 there were 19 cases - and parents should still ensure their children were fully vaccinated. The first dose of MMR should be given at around 12-13 months of age and the second at around three years and four months of age - but it is never too late to catch up on missed doses, say health officials. PHW advises that anyone born in 1970 or later who has not

Summary: The measles epidemic centred on the Swansea area has been declared over eight months after it began.


A revamp of the calendar is under consideration with the 2019 US PGA Championship potentially moving to May. That would mean the US major being played in the same month as the European Tour's BMW PGA Championship, which starts at Wentworth on Thursday. This could have long-term implications for the quality of the field. US officials are considering the date shift to try to prevent the climax of the PGA Tour season being overshadowed by the beginning of the American Football season. They want to free up the month of August for the FedEx Cup play-offs to be completed before the start of the NFL campaign which dominates American sports viewing from September onwards. Pelley accepts there could be serious knock-on effects for his tour. "Right now we are looking at our 2018 schedule but at the same time 2019 and 2020 are in our discussions daily as well," he told BBC Sport. "If there are changes that happen in the US with the majors then we are going to have to adjust and adapt." Pelley added that next year's European Tour schedule will follow similar lines to the current timetable, but he cannot guarantee this will remain the case in following years. "It will depend on what they do in 2019," he said. "The PGA of America says they're going to determine whether the PGA Championship is moved to May by the end of August this year. "If that's the case we are going to have to look at everything. We have plans right now but there is no doubt that if those changes happen, the 2019 and 2020 schedule will be considerably different to 2018."

Summary: The European Tour "will have to adjust and adapt" if radical proposals to alter golf's majors schedule are implemented, says boss Keith Pelley.


Investigators from the National Crime Agency found images on the computer of Stefan Rigo, 34, including ones of people involved in sexual activity, some of whom were on Skype at the time. Rigo was arrested in November last year during an international investigation. He has been given a 20-week suspended sentence and placed on the sex offenders' register for seven years. Rigo targeted a variety of victims after gaining remote access to their computers' webcams. Incriminating images on his computer were discovered after a forensic examination. Out of 14 confirmed individuals he spied on - roughly half were people he knew personally, an NCA spokesman told the BBC. At a hearing in July, Rigo pleaded guilty to one count of voyeurism and another computer-related offence. The court took Rigo's guilty plea into account when handing down the 20 week sentence. As well as being placed on the sex offenders register, Rigo will have to complete 200 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months. Investigators found and arrested Rigo after raiding two addresses in Leeds. The hacker had used his ex-girlfriend's details to purchase BlackShades, a remote access trojan (RAT) which allows for a high level of surreptitious control over a victim's computer. "The problem with RATs specifically is a lot of the time people don't know they're being affected," the NCA spokesman said. "In the case of Stefan Rigo that we were looking at, his victims weren't aware." BlackShades has been around since 2010 and has been sold for as little as $40 (Â£26), explained Jens Monrad at cyber security firm FireEye. "The application in itself is not that difficult to detect but typically the attackers will wrap some sort of exploit around the application," said Mr Monrad. "Even with patches the victim will still be vulnerable so long as there is a hole in the operating system." Mr Monrad recommended that computer users be careful of clicking on suspicious links or downloading dubious email attachments. The criminal market for webcam hacking tools is highly active, according to Mr Monrad, since malicious hackers are often able to exploit their victims after taking covert images of them. There have also been cases in which hackers sold access to specific cameras. Connected security cameras in buildings may be at risk too, though there are sometimes difficulties in publicly discussing how secure they are. One researcher recently cancelled a forthcoming talk on the issue following legal pressure from the manufacturers of widely-used surveillance cameras. Gianni Gnesa was due to discuss "vulnerabilities found on major surveillance cameras and show how an attacker could used them to stay undetected" at the HITB GSEC security conference in Singapore. The Register reports that a legal threat from one, unnamed, manufacturer resulted in Gnesa withdrawing his presentation.

Summary: A Leeds-based hacker used a notorious piece of malware called BlackShades to spy on people via their webcams.


The centre at Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, is licensed to hold about 500 tonnes of recyclable waste, but last December the Environment Agency estimated there were about 6,000 tonnes. The agency wants excess waste gone by July and said progress has been made. Owner Hanbury Plastics Recycling Ltd (HPR) said it was applying to increase its licence to hold 3,000 tonnes. Resident June Grimes said: "[We] shouldn't have to put up with the smells and the issues as these sites bring when [they're] put on your doorstep. "What we want to see happen is this site completely cleared and relocated to a suitable industrial site." Ms Grimes filmed images on her mobile phone of drivers trying to negotiate Milton's narrow lanes and bridges. She added: "We have got heavy goods [vehicles], left hand drive, coming on our roads where our children walk to go to school and they're that big, they're mounting the pavement as they're going down." A spokesman for the owners said it was the best way to deal with plastics, otherwise they would end up in landfill. HPR said it was planning to double the workforce to 60 over the next few years. An agency spokesman said it issued the company with a notice in December to remove excess waste from the firm's site. He said: "Since that time, we have carried out regular checks to ensure that the company is working to remove the waste by the end of June 2014. "To date, the company have made progress and moved waste from the site. We will continue to monitor progress and then decide on the best course of action once the deadline has been reached."

Summary: Residents are calling for a recycling collection centre to be closed after it was told to remove excess waste.


Portsmouth Police tweeted residents took refuge on the roof of the building while awaiting rescue. People were told to avoid the area as firefighters from Hampshire Fire and Rescue worked to get the blaze on the fourth floor under control. The fire was put out shortly before 15:00. Hampshire Fire and Rescue tweeted "everyone was safe". The people on the roof were advised to wait until the smoke had dispersed to come down. The fire service said it is believed the fire started in the kitchen. An onlooker tweeted it was "chaos" in the area as the car park at Gunwharf Quays - a waterfront shopping outlet - was closed. People living in nearby buildings were advised to keep windows and doors shut.

Summary: Firefighters tackled a large fire in a high-rise building in the Gunwharf Quays area of Portsmouth.


He was also something of a rock legend, his mutton-chop whiskers, facial wart and high microphone position making him one of the most recognisable figures in the business. He is credited with introducing punk sounds into the heavy metal mix, paving the way for a generation of thrash metal and speed metal followers. Offstage he gained a reputation for a prodigious intake of drugs and alcohol as well as a sex life as frantic as his music. Lemmy was born Ian Fraser Kilmister in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, on 24 December 1945. His father, a former chaplain in the Royal Air Force, separated from his mother when Lemmy was just three months old. "I don't recall what my first word was," he later told the Seattle Times. "But it was very loud." Tributes paid to Motorhead frontman The young Kilmister acquired the nickname Lemmy while at school, although he purported to have no idea where it came from. It was later suggested that it referred to his constant pleas to "Lemmy a quid until Friday," as he struggled to service a growing addiction to slot machines. His mother remarried when he was 10 and the family moved to north Wales, where Lemmy completed his schooling and took on a number of jobs including a stint at a local washing machine factory. Having become enamoured of a girl from Stockport who was holidaying in the area, he followed her back to her hometown and became involved in the local music scene. He spread his wings with a band called The Rockin' Vickers, who released three singles and rocked the Manchester music scene while dressed in clerical gear. Lemmy moved to London in search of fame and fortune, where he had a stint as a roadie with Jimi Hendrix and briefly played in progressive rock band Opal Butterfly. In 1972 he was recruited as bassist for the space-rock band Hawkwind, despite having played only rhythm guitar before. It helped him develop a distinct style of bass playing, which added a great deal to Hawkwind's sound. He also sang lead vocals on the band's biggest hit, Silver Machine, after a previous effort by the band's usual vocalist was deemed too weak. "It sounded like Captain Kirk reading Blowing in the Wind," Lemmy later recalled. "They tried everybody singing it except me. Then, as a last shot they said, 'Try Lemmy.' And I did it in one take or two." Lemmy's tenure with Hawkwind ended abruptly when he was busted for drug possession on a tour of Canada in 1975. He later claimed that his dismissal was due to 'pharmaceutical differences', his preference for amphetamines being in stark contrast to the rest of Hawkwind's love of more hallucinogenic substances. Despite the falling-out, Lemmy had fond memories of his time with the band. "In Hawkwind I became a good bass player," he told Classic Rock magazine in 2012. "It was where I learned I was good at something." Lemmy decided to form his own band, "so that no-one can fire me again", and adopted the name Bastard, until it

Summary: Lemmy, who has died aged 70 after being diagnosed with cancer, was the frontman and only constant member of Motorhead, one of the loudest bands in rock music.


Anyone caught smoking in a vehicle in front of a child or youth under the age of 18 will be fined 100 euros (£73). Failure to pay the fine, or to stop a vehicle and give personal details to the police could lead to a prosecution and 1,000 euros (£727) penalty. A similar ban is being considered by the Northern Ireland Assembly. Earlier this month, Stormont Health Minister Simon Hamilton announced an amendment to a bill currently going through the assembly, which if passed, would now mean smoking in cars with children would be illegal anywhere on the island of Ireland. The Irish government signed its ban into law this week, under the Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Act. The details were announced by Minister for Children Dr James Reilly and Minister for Health Leo Varadkar. Mr Reilly said it was a central part of his government's "Tobacco Free Ireland" policy. "The Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study 2014 found that nearly one in every five children between the ages of 10 and 17 years are exposed to toxic, carcinogenic smoke in cars," he said. "Even if windows of the car are open the young person is not protected from the harmful effect of second-hand smoke." Mr Varadkar said: "Children are more susceptible to the effects of second-hand smoke and may not be able to avoid exposure. "Second hand smoke is particularly harmful to children in enclosed spaces, such as cars." Under the new law, drivers and passengers will be banned from smoking cigarettes, cigars or pipes when they are inside a vehicle with someone under the age of 18. Drivers will also be held responsible if they allow their passengers to smoke in front of children. The legislation does not apply to electronic cigarettes, which are exempt from the ban. In Great Britain, a law banning smoking in vehicles carrying children came into force in England and Wales in October. The Scotland government is planning to legislate on the issue next year.

Summary: A ban on smoking in vehicles when children are present will come into effect in the Republic of Ireland on New Year's Day, 1 January 2016.


Dickenson, 23, scored four goals in 78 appearances for the Gills across two seasons after joining from Brighton. He was released by the League One side in May and joins on a two-year deal. Ex-Millwall trainee Peter, 19, has signed a one-year deal after spending the season half of 2015-16 on trial with the U's Under-21 side. He will be available for both the under-21 side and first-team as John McGreal makes his fifth and sixth signings since becoming U's boss. Forward Denny Johnstone, midfielder Courtner Senior and defenders Luke Prosser and Ben Wyatt have all joined. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Colchester United have signed former Gillingham versatile left-back Brennan Dickenson and ex-Chelmsford City centre-back Dexter Peter.


Westminster Magistrates' Court heard how three of the six complainants made claims against him having first been approached by detectives. His barrister Jonathan Caplan QC asked for details of conversations between police and the women to be revealed. Mr Fox denies the offences, alleged to have taken place between 1991 and 2014. The 54-year-old DJ - known as Dr Fox - faces seven charges of indecent assault and two of sexual touching without consent. He is accused of assaulting girls and women aged between 14 and 36, at locations including the offices of London commercial radio stations Capital FM and Magic FM, as well as at the Chessington World of Adventures theme park. Westminster Magistrates' Court heard that during the trial witnesses would be called to give evidence via videolink from Australia, and that the complainants would be giving evidence from behind screens. Mr Fox sat taking notes throughout the administrative hearing. Details of the charges the Magic FM presenter is accused of have been reported after Mr Caplan asked for the reporting restrictions to be lifted at a previous hearing. Mr Caplan said there had been a lot of false reports about what his client had allegedly done. Among the charges, Mr Fox, from Fulham, in south-west London, is accused of repeatedly assaulting a woman at Capital Radio's studios in London's Leicester Square. Two other women claim to have been sexually touched against their will at Magic FM's premises, in central London, while two girls were allegedly assaulted at a motor show in Bromley, south-east London, in 1991. Mr Fox, who is is due to stand trial before magistrates on 5 November, was released on unconditional bail. A further hearing will be held in October.

Summary: DJ Neil Fox has appeared in court accused of nine sex offences over a period spanning more than 20 years ahead of his trial later this year.


Joleon Lescott's headed goal at the end of a dire first half was Villa's first attempt on target. Gabriel Agbonlahor doubled the lead after the break, stroking home after Declan Rudd misjudged Jordan Veretout's through ball. Norwich, for whom this was a fifth defeat in a row, are now 18th. Newcastle's 1-0 home victory over West Brom saw them leapfrog Alex Neil's side, who haven't won since 2 January. Re-live Aston Villa v Norwich Follow reaction to Saturday's games With 13 matches left to play, the distance between Villa and safety is eight points. The Premier League's bottom club face an almost impossible task to haul themselves out of the relegation zone, but who knows what could happen with a bit of confidence? That was in short supply in the first half. Lescott's downward header from Carles Gil's free-kick went in via two deflections - a scruffy goal typical of a poor opening 45 minutes. After Agbonlahor's second there was much greater fluency though, and few of the nerves you might expect of a side with just two wins from 24 games. Norwich made three attacking substitutions as the game wore on, but Villa defended soundly and could have added a third had Leandro Bacuna not blazed wildly over. Two weeks ago in the early kick-off, Norwich saw a 3-1 lead over Liverpool transformed into a 5-4 loss when seeking a much-needed win following defeats by Stoke and Bournemouth. The Canaries were resoundingly beaten by Tottenham in midweek, and now find themselves in serious trouble despite a positive start to the campaign. Their defending was their undoing at Villa Park. The shape of the back line and Rudd's decision to come off his line for Agbonlahor's second goal was particularly poor, but nor did they offer much of an attacking threat. Sebastien Bassong saw a downward header bounce over the bar, Dieumerci Mbokani's tame efforts were easy to deal with, and Steven Naismith was bright without creating too much danger. Patrick Bamford - who came on for his Norwich debut - was denied by Jores Okore's brilliant saving challenge, but had the Chelsea loanee turned in with just minutes to play it surely would only have been a consolation. Aston Villa manager Remi Garde: "Football is strange. Today we didn't play as well as in some games that we lost. Our football is improving, not only today but for a while now, but we haven't been getting what we deserve. "We are still a way away from where we would like to be but we still believe. The way the players fought on the field today means a lot to me. Media playback is not supported on this device "Everyone was very committed, and behaving in that way we still have a chance." Norwich manager Alex Neil: "Goals change games. The first was poor defending from us, and before that we had opportunities to score but didn't take them. Media playback is not supported on this device "We didn't defend our box from a set piece, and we gifted the second goal

Summary: Aston Villa moved to within eight points of Premier League safety with their third win of the season as Norwich slipped into the bottom three.


The two senior members of staff in the university's marketing and student recruitment department were dismissed last December. They had previously expressed concerns at plans to restructure the department. The university said it was trying to resolve the matter with the pair and was disappointed at the strike. The dispute is over the sacking of two staff, Helen Ghaly and Sam Bowker, a union official. "No institution should be allowed to ride roughshod over agreed procedures and violate its employees' rights in this way," says UCU regional official Martyn Moss. The UCU believes the pair may have been targeted as a result of their role in the union and has also lodged an unemployment tribunal complaint on their behalf. The union says some 75% of the staff who took part in the ballot voted in favour of the strike. In a statement, a University of Salford spokesman said: "We have been trying to resolve this dispute with the individuals concerned and are therefore disappointed that a day of strike action has been called. "We expect all student lectures to run as normal on Thursday. "We hope that a resolution can be found but, as this is an ongoing legal matter, we are unable to comment further."

Summary: Staff at the University of Salford are expected to strike on Thursday in support of two sacked colleagues.


The 29-year-old has been offered wildcards into the WTA tournaments in Stuttgart, Madrid and Rome. She will need another if she is to play at Roland Garros, and unless she makes a flying start when her career resumes, her presence at Wimbledon will be in the hands of the All England Club. The reputation of the Grand Slams is linked intrinsically to the integrity of the sport. Will they take the view that once a ban is served, a decorated former champion like Sharapova should be entitled to unlimited invitations to the world's best events? Or will they share the view of Andy Murray and Caroline Wozniacki that, after a doping ban, players should not be offered shortcuts into tournaments? A former Grand Slam champion is currently free to accept as many wildcards as they wish, but that is a rule which is likely to be reviewed, according to the WTA's chief executive. Steve Simon has also said - in an interview for BBC Sport in Los Angeles - that he is not personally in favour of changing the rule, as a doping ban "should not wipe out a career's worth of work". Murray believes that ideally a player should be made to work their way back after a ban by accumulating ranking points in smaller tournaments. Wozniacki was even more direct with her language when she addressed the subject here in Indian Wells. "When someone has been banned for drugs and something that is performance enhancing, I think that you deserve a second chance like everybody else. People make mistakes, but I think you should fight your way back from the bottom," the former world number one Wozniacki said. Other players, like Venus Williams and Simona Halep, believe Sharapova is deserving of wildcards, but it may be that a Grand Slam champion who serves a doping ban loses the right to unlimited wildcards in the future. "Every rule gets looked at and reviewed, and I'm sure this may be one of them," WTA chief executive Simon told me. "If the members wish us to look at the rule, we will - that's how our system works. "My personal opinion is that it shouldn't be adjusted unless we decide to not provide it at all and change the entire wildcard rule. I think the suspension is in place to deal with an action that occurred - I don't think it should wipe out a career's worth of work, and in essence that's what people are saying. "Maria has served a 15 month suspension, has had no income, has lost all of her ranking as well as her Australian Open winnings from 2016 - so she's served a significant penalty for her actions." Media playback is not supported on this device Sharapova will make her return in Stuttgart on Wednesday 26 April, which is the very day her ban expires and two days after the tournament begins. This has upset Angelique Kerber, the German who has won the title for the past two years and will return to the top of the world

Summary: Maria Sharapova will return from her doping ban in Stuttgart in six weeks time, but her participation at the French Open and Wimbledon remains in significant doubt.


It comes as tennis star Andy Murray prepares to tie the knot with Kim Sears in Dunblane. The tourism promotion agency said nearly a quarter of weddings held north of the border were between people from outside Scotland. It said breathtaking scenery, celebrity weddings and welcoming hospitality were the biggest draws for couples. Among those who have married in Scotland are Madonna and Guy Ritchie (Skibo Castle), Mark Owen (Cawdor Parish Church), Philip Schofield (Ackergill Tower, Caithness) and Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall (Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh). VisitScotland has estimated that the wedding tourism industry is worth Â£80m to the Scottish economy. The agency said market research suggested "tourist weddings" tended to have fewer guests, but people stayed longer at the locations. It added that Dumfries and Galloway was the most popular area for marriages because of "the popularity and romantic significance" of Gretna Green. In second place was Argyll and Bute. VisitScotland chairman Mike Cantlay said: "Put simply, Scotland is one of the most beautiful places in the world in which to get married. "From the splendour and magnificence of our castles and historic homes, to the wild romantic nature of our lochs, mountains, islands and coastlines, there is a uniqueness and magic to having your big day on Scottish soil. "The impact the wedding industry has on tourism itself is significant, but more than that, it gives us an opportunity to showcase Scotland to guests who may never have made the trip before and turn their time here into a holiday."

Summary: VisitScotland has launched a drive to promote Scotland as the place to get married.


Drivers said a safety device, known as "a dead man's handle", failed to activate and stop their trams. Tram Operations Ltd, which runs the line, said driver fatigue was monitored and controls were "fully functional". An interim report into November's crash suggested the tram was speeding and the driver may have "lost awareness". It found there was no emergency braking and the tram had been travelling at 46mph before it crashed in a 13mph zone, near the Sandilands Junction area of Croydon. However, a BBC investigation for the Victoria Derbyshire programme, has found that at least three trams have been recorded speeding on that same line since the derailment. One was travelling at 40mph in a 25mph zone. Another is understood to have been speeding near the crash site. Four current and former drivers have also admitted they have fallen asleep while driving a tram. Konrad Turner, who retired last year after driving trams in Croydon for 16 years, said he woke up 10 metres after passing the line's George Street stop, adding: "A person was very fortunate that I didn't run them over." Mr Turner said his tram's driver safety device - which is used on different types of tram across the UK and Europe - failed to work. Drivers have to apply 1.5lb of pressure on a lever and push it forward for the tram to accelerate. If pressure is not maintained, a safety device inside the lever should activate - sounding an alarm and then applying an emergency brake. There is no suggestion a problem with this device was responsible for the derailment at Sandilands. Guidance from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) safety regulator says the driver safety device should activate "in the event of driver collapse". Further guidance also states the device should be designed "so that it cannot be kept in the operating position other than by a vigilant tram driver". But six drivers said the device was not "fit for purpose". One said drivers were afraid to tell management about safety device failures because they feared being sacked over falling asleep. "You're asking somebody to come forward and admit to something that could cost them their job," he said, adding that he believed most drivers had fallen asleep at some point in the career. The BBC has uncovered three incidents in the past decade where drivers were incapacitated. They include a near head-on collision, a collision with buffers, and a driver failing to slow down at the line's Morden Road stop. On that occasion, the driver was only woken when he was spotted by ticket inspectors on the platform, who radioed his cab. In November, footage released by the Sun showed a driver who appeared to be asleep for at least 30 seconds continuing to power a tram on the line. Transport for London told the BBC the driver safety device failed to work because the driver had not completely lost consciousness. "If he were to completely pass out and lose consciousness then he would relax his grip," director Leon Daniels said when shown

Summary: Four drivers have admitted falling asleep while operating trams in Croydon, where seven people were killed after a tram derailed in November 2016.


Joe Cardle slotted in his eighth of the season before setting up Kallum Higginbotham to extend the Pars' lead. Dumbarton's Craig Barr hit the crossbar with a second-half header but the Sons then had Andy Dowie sent off for two bookings. Substitutes Nicky Clark and Andy Ryan added late goals to add gloss to the visitors' victory. That is four wins on the bounce for Allan Johnston's men and on this form Dunfermline appear to be more than capable of sustaining a promotion challenge. Of the six players playing in midfield or attack, only Nate Wedderburn really sits back. That security allowed Cardle, Higginbotham, Declan McManus, Dean Shiels and Callum Smith to roam forward in the first half. Cardle converted at the back post after a messy scramble following good initial play down the right by McManus. A superb counter-attack brought the Pars their second, as Higginbotham rolled the ball calmly into the far corner from a fairly tight angle. Dumbarton nearly reduced the deficit, but Barr's header bounced off the woodwork after he had connected with Tom Walsh's corner. The Sons also felt aggrieved not to be given a penalty when Ally Roy appeared to be clipped just inside the box. Dowie was given his marching orders with 15 minutes to go, before Clark made his comeback from an ankle injury to head in David Hopkirk's cross. Clark then back-heeled to tee up another substitute Ryan for a well-executed, low curled shot into the far left corner. Dunfermline manager Allan Johnston: "I'm happy but I'm realistic as well because we know it's only the start of the season. We've started really strongly, we've got a really good, competitive squad and we've got people that can score goals. "We're defending really well as well, so it's a good balance to have. We've just to make sure we keep up that kind of performance. "I don't think we lacked confidence last season, it was a step up and it took us a bit of time to get in our stride. It's about consistency and coming to places like Dumbarton and winning. We can't take our foot off the gas." Dumbarton manager Stevie Aitken: "We gave Dunfermline a two-goal start and you can't do that with a team of the quality of Dunfermline. There was indecision by the goalkeeper in the first one, then we gave the ball away cheaply for the second. "Second half there was plenty of endeavour and we hit the crossbar, but it was a disappointing day. "Danny Handling has come in and has this problem with his knee we weren't aware of. We don't know what's wrong with it, but we can't go into a game having to take a player off after 10 minutes because of a knee injury - so we'll have to get that looked at." Match ends, Dumbarton 0, Dunfermline Athletic 4. Second Half ends, Dumbarton 0, Dunfermline Athletic 4. Attempt blocked. Christian Nade (Dumbarton) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Foul by Stuart Carswell (Dumbarton). Kallum Higginbotham (Dunfermline Athletic) wins a

Summary: Dunfermline climbed to the top of the Championship with an emphatic victory at Dumbarton.


Takata has been hit by a huge recall of faulty and potentially deadly airbags used worldwide by carmakers. It has been linked to 11 deaths and more than 100 injuries. The shares dropped following a report from Bloomberg citing unnamed bidders. Reports emerged last week that Takata was looking for private equity groups and other car part makers as investors to help it with its financial situation. However, on Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that several bidders were considering a push for bankruptcy protection instead as it might mean lower repayments to debt holders. The move would mean the company being put under administration so it can be restructured with the help of new investors. Through this process, future investors can be relieved of some of the company's debts and obligations. Takata has paid out $70m (£48m) in fines from US regulators so far over the faulty airbags. In May, the company reported a net loss of 13.1bn yen ($128.7m, £99m) for its financial year ending in March.

Summary: Takata shares have fallen almost 12% after a report that potential bidders are considering bankruptcy proceedings for the company to mitigate their liability following the firm's airbag scandal.


Deyika Nzeribe, 50, was a former chair of the party's Manchester branch and had stood at several local elections. His campaign manager Astrid Johnson said party members were in "total shock" after losing a great friend and colleague. The father-of-three and long-time green community activist, from Hulme, launched his campaign in October.

Summary: The Green Party's candidate for May's mayoral elections for Greater Manchester has died of a heart attack.


A graphic joking about a murdered sex worker, and another about infecting a partner with a sexually transmitted disease were posted on the attraction's Twitter feed. Critics said the collection of images was sexist and offensive. Merlin Entertainment said it was "very sorry" for the campaign and has deleted the tweets. The group said it had wanted to run a "dark Valentine campaign" to promote the London Dungeon, in which visitors are taken on a tour through London's dark history. But many Twitter users complained that many of the images tweeted were in poor taste and inappropriate for a family tourist attraction. Rebecca Reid, a columnist for the Telegraph, said: "The biggest issue here is taking violence against women and turning it into a joke or a cheap marketing ploy." She told the BBC: "Just because these rapes and murders happened in the past doesn't mean they are fair game. "Violence, rape and murder are all still a very brutal reality of life for modern day sex workers and these flippant tweets show no awareness or respect for that." Merlin Entertainment said: "Our brand tone of voice tends to divide audiences. However, we recognise that we've upset some people and for that we're very sorry."

Summary: The London Dungeon tourist attraction has apologised for a promotional Twitter campaign that backfired.


South Wales Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Sophie Howe said Cardiff has reached "saturation point". She said licences had been granted that the force "haven't necessarily agreed with". On Friday, the council said it only granted licences in a "saturation zone" when applicants show there will be no negative impact. After a summit into recent alleged sex attacks in the city, Ms Howe pointed out there are 299 licensed premises in Cardiff's central square mile. "It is the highest concentration of licensed premises anywhere in the UK," she said. The council said police and other responsible authorities were notified of every licence application. Any objections must relate to the authority's licensing objectives. These include the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm. "If relevant representations are received, the licensing sub-committee must consider the application and the relevant representations made," the council said. "The policy of the authority in general is that we will not permit any further premises to be licensed for the sale of alcohol in areas designated in a saturation zone unless the applicant is able to demonstrate that there will be no negative impact on one or more of the licensing objectives." Thursday's summit was attended by figures from the police, the council, the city's universities and businesses. It followed three sexual assaults alleged to have taken place near Cardiff University Students' Union during freshers' fortnight.

Summary: Claims there are "too many" pubs and bars in central Cardiff have been defended by the city's council.


Here are some of the most memorable quotes from the billionaire businessman and Newcastle United owner's appearance: On the growth of Sports Direct: On ending sexual harassment in the workplace: "Simple as that fellas. Not just fellas, girls. Sorry." He said he would change unfair practices but added: When asked about his offer to fly MPs to the firm's headquarters in his helicopter: "There are far too many of you. You wouldn't get very far." As the list of allegations were put to him: When asked about BHS: Oh, I can't resist it. 100% I wanted to buy BHS. After that revelation, he pleaded: "Please don't ask me any more questions or else I'll get shot."

Summary: Sports Direct's Mike Ashley has been grilled by MPs about the working practices at his firm after a series of allegations.


The 18-year-old scored twice in 15 appearances, mostly from the bench, last season, including the goal that relegated rivals Dundee United. He spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Raith Rovers, netting once. "We are looking forward to the continuation of his development over the next three years," manager Paul Hartley told the club website.

Summary: Dundee striker Craig Wighton has signed a new three-year contract, keeping him at Dens Park until the summer of 2019.


The sculpture of Themis - the goddess of justice - wearing a sari was less than six months old, but Islamist groups demanded its removal by Friday. They claimed it hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims and it prompted mass protests in the capital, Dhaka. PM Sheikh Hasina agreed to its removal, but secular groups opposed it. Workers came with equipment and a crane at midnight to uproot the controversial statue, the BBC's Bangla service reported. The statue is being removed to maintain peace, said its creator Mrinal Haque. Analysts say this is a sign of the rising tension between Islamic conservatism and liberal values in Bangladesh. Protesters have long asserted that the figure, which held the familiar sword and scales of justice in her hands, amounted to idolatry. In February, conservative Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam led protests and threatened to spread the demonstrations across the country if the statue was not removed. Many of those protesting will have been followers of Hefazat-e-Islam, but observers have also pointed to increasing conservatism among the general public. The tension between such forces and secular voices has been one of the defining themes in Bangladesh over the last few years.

Summary: Workers have begun to dismantle the statue of a Greek goddess from Bangladesh's Supreme Court complex, after an outcry from Islamists.


The party's Infrastructure Minister, Chris Hazzard, and his colleague, John O'Dowd, are in London for a meeting with Brexit Secretary David Davis. The DUP's Junior Minister, Alastair Ross, is also attending. However, Sinn Féin has accused the government of treating the council as a "talking shop". Earlier this week, Prime Minister Theresa May said Brexit means leaving the European Customs Union. It currently allows tariff and paperwork-free trade between the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd said on Thursday: "By making her so-called keynote speech on Brexit... this week two days ahead of the Joint Ministerial Council, British Prime Minister Theresa May treated the council with utter disdain." He added: "That was a clear act of bad faith... it is clear she is intent on ignoring the will of the majority of people in the north who voted to remain in the EU. "It has got to the stage where the Joint Ministerial Council is being treated as a talking shop by the British government and we will be reassessing our involvement with it." The DUP see the council as a useful forum to air their concerns. The DUP and Sinn Féin were joined at the council meeting by ministers from Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland Office minister Lord Dunlop described the talks as "a constructive session in looking at the devolved administrations' important contribution to the process of planning the UK's departure from the European Union". "In her speech this week, the prime minister emphasised the importance of working together to achieve a deal that works for Northern Ireland as part of a United Kingdom that is determined to take advantage of the opportunities that leaving the EU presents," he said. Earlier, Mr Hazzard said Northern Ireland needed a "special designated status" within the EU. Former Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) John Bruton has said Mrs May's plan for a post-Brexit customs deal will be "unworkable". Sinn Féin has said exiting the European Customs Union creates a "hard border on the island of Ireland". But DUP MP Sammy Wilson said the prime minister's statement would give the business community "more certainty". Brexit Secretary David Davis has said the UK leaving the EU would result in difficulties over border controls on the island of Ireland, but that any problems could be solved. What is a customs union and why does it matter? A customs union is a form of trade agreement between two or more countries. It means they decide not to impose tariffs (taxes on imports) on each other's goods and agree to impose common external tariffs on goods from countries outside their customs union. Setting common external tariffs is what distinguishes a customs union from a free trade area. The key argument for leaving the customs union is that it will allow the UK to negotiate its own trade agreements. Read more here.

Summary: Sinn Féin is threatening to pull out of the Joint Ministerial Council over concerns about negotiations for the UK to leave the EU.


After 100 minutes of gruelling rugby union in front of a packed Twickenham, Alex Waller's score in the final minute of extra-time was eventually allowed to stand and Jim Mallinder's side were left celebrating their maiden league crown. On Friday night, Saints will embark on the defence of their trophy against Gloucester at Kingsholm, hoping to become only the third side to win successive titles in the play-off era. It kicks off an exciting opening weekend of action, which sees last year's Premiership and Heineken Cup runners-up Saracens take on Wasps, before Harlequins play London Irish, in the London double header. Elsewhere, Leicester Tigers, also denied by a late Northampton try in the play-off semi-finals, host Newcastle Falcons, and newly-promoted London Welsh kick off their return to the top flight with a home match against Exeter. With a home World Cup starting in September 2015, this season could take on extra significance for those plying their trade in the Premiership as they look to muscle their way in on the action. BBC Sport has teamed up with BBC local radio and experts for an at-a-glance guide to the campaign ahead. BBC local radio will be providing live commentary of matches throughout the Premiership season, which you can access through the rugby union commentaries page. How have Bath fared in the transfer market? BBC Points West's Damian Derrick: "Most significantly, Bath have the arrival of the hugely-talented Sam Burgess to look forward to. The West Country club's marquee signing from rugby league will certainly make an impact and could add yet another significant dimension. "The recruitment otherwise has been low key and shows the faith head coach Mike Ford has in his players." What are their hopes and ambitions for the new season? "Bath's biggest challenge may well be emulating their performances of 2013-14, with all the other teams now knowing what's coming. They made huge strides last season with new players and a developing style of play which surprised many in the rugby fraternity. "However, they must start their campaign without two key members of a largely dominant pack. Matt Garvey misses the first couple of months, with a recurrence of the ankle injury that saw him miss the end of last season, and Francois Louw doesn't return from South Africa duty until October. "Missing out on a top-four Premiership place and losing the European Challenge Cup final has been Bath's motivation over the summer to make that next step." Damian Derrick's Premiership prediction: Third How have the Chiefs fared in the transfer market? BBC Radio Devon's Nigel Walrond: "The Chiefs have added three internationals to their squad to bolster hopes for the new season, with Scotland prop Moray Low arriving from Glasgow, former England number Thomas Waldrom from Leicester and Namibian full-back Chysander Botha from South African Super 15 franchise the Lions. "Mitch Lees, Tomas Francis, Elvis Taione and Adam Hughes have also been picked up from Championship clubs." What are their hopes and ambitions for the new season? "Exeter are looking to improve on their eighth-place finish last season, and

Summary: It seems like only yesterday that television match official Graham Hughes was deliberating over whether to award the try that would win Northampton the Premiership title at Rugby HQ.


The 30-year-old made one appearance for Vale, in their 2-1 defeat by Carlisle in the EFL Cup first round on 9 August. "Having moved to England from Portugal over the summer, the striker has found it difficult to adjust to life in the country," a club statement said. The former Sporting Lisbon player will now return to Portugal.

Summary: Port Vale have terminated the contract of Portuguese striker Carlos Saleiro, just six weeks after he signed for the League One club.


Gurmehar Kaur has been receiving threats and abuse after her campaign against a right-wing student union. But, Sehwag's tweet was directed at an earlier campaign, when she said her father, a soldier who died in Kargil, was killed by war, not Pakistan. He tweeted a picture of himself holding a sign saying, "I did not score two triple centuries, my bat did." It has been retweeted more than 20,000 times and received 33,000 "likes" since then, with many, including Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda praising the tweet. However, others have condemned what they have called "bullying". Cricketer defends wife against trolls Why are Indian women being attacked on social media? The timing of Sehwag's tweet has also been called into question, given the level of abuse Ms Kaur has been facing for her campaign against the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), a right-wing student union, following a clash at Delhi University's Ramjas college. The Delhi commissioner for women has directed the police to provide her with protection following the nature of abuse directed against her. They have also directed the police to initiate criminal action against those targeting her online.

Summary: Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag is being accused of trolling a student on Twitter.


The seventh seeds beat three-time mixed doubles winners Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir of Indonesia 21-18 21-16 in Birmingham on Friday. It means the Adcocks become the first British semi-finalists in the competition since 2008. "We've broken the quarter-final curse that we've had for the last couple of years," said Chris Adcock. The husband-and-wife pair will meet fifth seeds Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christinna Pedersen in the semi-finals on Saturday (12:00 GMT), with the match live on the BBC Red Button. "We've always had that belief in ourselves," said Gabby Adcock. "We are up there and beating the leading pairs." Chris Adcock added: "To be playing on the Saturday and not watching on television is a great feeling. "We've gradually played better as the tournament has gone on and right now we're over the moon to play in the semis of our favourite event. We are a bit overwhelmed but it's an amazing feeling." Earlier, England's Marcus Ellis and Chris Langridge were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the men's doubles. The pair lost 21-17 22-11 to world number ones Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong of Korea.

Summary: British duo Chris and Gabby Adcock have reached the All-England Championships semi-finals for the first time.


Aaron McEneff put the Candystripes in control with two first-half penalties, both given for fouls on Lukas Schubert. Nathan Boyle fired home early in the second half and Schubert hammered in the fourth before Keith Ward's late lob completed the Finn Park rout. Derry go a point ahead of Cork City and the teams meet at the Brandywell on Monday night in a crunch encounter. It was Derry's first win over their north-west rivals in three meetings this season and they were rarely troubled by a disappointing Harps side. McEneff tucked away the opener on 17 minutes after Ciaran Coll's challenge on Schubert, although the foul appeared to be outside the box. There was no doubt the second spot-kick, with former Candystripes midfielder Barry Molloy bringing downing Schubert and McEneff making it 2-0 three minutes from the break. Boyle produced a clinical finish from a Dean Jarvis cut-back eight minutes after the restart. City keeper Gerard Doherty had a quiet night but he made a fine save to deny David Scully in the host's best opening of the game. Schubert flicked the ball past Coll before blasting in after 83 minutes and it was soon followed by Ward's clever chip over Harps stopper Richard Brush. It was Derry's biggest win of the campaign and perfect preparation for the showdown with Cork.

Summary: Derry City have moved up to second in the Premier Division thanks to a thumping 5-0 derby win over Finn Harps.


The proposed Leisure Hall at the South Yorkshire centre would create up to 1,400 jobs. The 330,000 sq ft (27,800 sq m) facility would include a new cinema, restaurants, gym and new community spaces. Joint owner British Land said the extension would "continue Meadowhall's evolution". The plans, part of a five-year vision to extend the leisure offer at Meadowhall, include: Around 540 jobs would be created during construction, in addition to 1,400 new jobs once the leisure hall is complete. Sheffield City Council is expected to make a decision on the application in spring. Darren Pearce, Meadowhall centre director and president of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, said the extension would be a "major milestone" for the shopping centre. Richard Wright, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce executive director, said it would be a "jewel in the Sheffield City Region's crown". He added: "The Leisure Hall will retain spend in Sheffield city region by ensuring residents do not need to travel out of the area to fulfil their shopping and leisure needs. "We welcome British Land's exciting plans and lend our wholehearted support. "They will reinvigorate Meadowhall and serve as a catalyst for further investment in the region." In Sheffield city centre, the current demolition of the Grosvenor House Hotel is under way. It will be replaced by a new £90m HSBC building in the new year as part of the Sheffield Retail Quarter. A new city centre Primark store recently opened and a nine-screen cinema is due to open in the near future.

Summary: Detailed plans have been submitted for a £300m extension of Sheffield's Meadowhall shopping centre.


Xinhua state news agency said that as of Sunday afternoon the film had earned 1.317bn yuan ($212m, £137m) since it opened on 16 July. The previous record was held by 2012 road trip comedy Lost in Thailand which earned about 1.27bn yuan. Monster Hunt, a blend of live-action and animation, tells the story of a radish-like baby monster called Huba. The surreal comedy is set in a fantasy world resembling ancient China, where monsters and humans co-exist uneasily in two separate lands. When revolutionaries in the monsters' world attempt to overthrow their royalty, the monster queen flees to the land of humans and impregnates a hapless human man, Tianyin, with Huba. He ends up being pursued by both monsters and monster-hating humans keen on capturing the newborn Huba. Why China has fallen for a baby radish monster The movie was directed by Raman Hui, who co-directed 2007 Hollywood animated film Shrek the Third. In its review, Screen Daily praised the animator for creating "a menagerie of eccentric and intriguing characters to rival the best fantasy adventures". However, it added, Monster Hunt's "uneven tone and wayward plotting" could restrict its audience overseas. The Hollywood Reporter agreed, noting that, outside China, the family-friendly film faces stiff competition from the likes of Minions and Inside Out. "But given Monster Hunt's novel setting and sprinkling of kung fu antics" international success is "not completely" out of the question. The highest grossing film ever in China is Hollywood car racing movie Furious 7, which earned about 2bn yuan after it opened in April.

Summary: Fantasy comedy Monster Hunt has become the highest-grossing domestic film in China, state media said.


The 41-year-old Finn was appointed this week, having played for the club between 1997 and 2000. "We have the Latin guys who have strong blood and are passionate," said Caixinha from Portugal. "Maybe we just needed to add someone from further north who can add a little bit of ice to calm down things from time to time." Having been chosen ahead of other former Rangers players such as Barry Ferguson, John Brown, Kevin Thomson and Alex Rae, Johansson will join Caixinha's compatriots Helder Baptista, Pedro Malta and Jose Belman. Caixinha told RangersTV: "We had a fantastic list of candidates and it really was really a pleasure. "We tried to fill three major points and it wasn't an easy decision. "First of all, we wanted someone with a Rangers past. The second point was of course to know the Scottish reality of football and the third, which was also important and which makes all the difference, is to align with our dynamic, our processes and our methodologies. "We chose Jonatan and we believe in him. He will be a good assistant to add to our team because he's a quality guy, he is a hard worker and he is clever. "I want all of the assistants to share with me the responsibility of what it means to be managing this club."

Summary: Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha believes Jonatan Johansson will bring a cool head to the Ibrox coaching staff.


The Canadian-owned firm is Northern Ireland's biggest manufacturing employer It employs around 5,000 people in its aerospace business. The firm's Belfast vice-president Michael Ryan wrote in a letter to staff that the "European debate is very emotional". The referendum will take place across the UK on Thursday, 23 June. But, he said that Europe has been good to the company in terms of investment, air travel and giving free movement of goods. The aerospace firm's Northern Ireland operation exports 95% of its products - 33% of them directly into Europe. "There are strong views on either side," Mr Ryan wrote. "But, I can only speak for our company's experience of operating within the EU and explain to you we believe it is better for our company that the UK remains within the EU." He added that by clarifying the company's position it would "help" employees make "an informed decision on this very important issue". While Bombardier has stated their support of staying in the EU, other businesses here support the campaign to leave. William Wright, the founder of bus-maker Wrightbus which employs more than 1,500 people, said he was "totally in favour of getting out".

Summary: The boss of Bombardier in Belfast has told its staff that "it is better for our company that the UK remains within the EU".


In June, a coroner found the shooting of the 29-year-old, from Silverbridge, County Armagh, was not "necessary, reasonable or proportionate". He stated his intention to name the soldier in a hearing on Tuesday when he concludes the case later this month. Father-of-six Mr Thornton was shot in the head after his van backfired as it passed a police station. The Parachute Regiment soldier, known as Soldier A, opened fire on the van believing the occupants had fired shots at the Springfield Road police station in August 1971. The inquest into the unarmed labourer's death began in November 2015 and in his preliminary findings in May last year, the coroner said there were "other options available" to the soldier. Mr Thornton's death sparked serious rioting. Within days, 10 other people had been shot dead by the Army in a period the bereaved families refer to as the Ballymurphy Massacre. In 2012, the government wrote a letter of apology to Mr Thornton's widow, Mary, confirming her husband had been an "innocent man".

Summary: The now-deceased soldier who shot and killed Henry Thornton in Belfast in 1971 will be named, a coroner has said.