The move, which the government says is aimed at combating "terrorism", has been criticised by human rights groups. Many Muslims in Xinjiang say they face widespread discrimination. The Chinese government is eager to eradicate sporadic violence in the province, which it blames on Islamist militants. Why is there tension between China and the Uighurs? Did China's crackdown on terrorism work? Uighurs, which makes up about 45% of Xinjiang's population, have often complained about being refused documents allowing them to travel. In June police in Xinjiang ordered residents to provide DNA samples and other biological data when applying for travel documents. Under the new regulations all people in Xinjiang are required to hand in their travel documents to police for "safekeeping". The BBC's Stephen McDonell in Beijing says that all residents must now apply for permission to leave the country before they can retrieve their passports. Human Rights Watch has described this as a violation of freedom of movement. The World Uyghur Congress says that although the new measures are ostensibly aimed at all residents, they will in effect target the Uighur community. Over the years China's authorities have attributed attacks to Uighur militants, who they say are inspired or aided by foreign terror groups. Uighur leaders have denied being behind the violence. Why is there tension between China and the Uighurs?

Summary: Chinese authorities have begun confiscating passports from people in the western region of Xinjiang, which has seen regular unrest.


Grimsby Town said it "fully supports the letter" issued by fan group the Mariners Trust to Stevenage FC. The Mariners Trust made the allegations about the treatment of some fans after the two sides met on Saturday. Stevenage FC said it implemented "a full, 100% compliant, searching regime" after fears of "the potential for anti-social and un-cooperative behaviour". More on this and other Grimsby stories In response, Grimsby Town said that after being contacted by the Hertfordshire club it reassured them "that risk issues would be minimal". The club added: "It was suggested to Stevenage that positive engagement would result in a fun and issue-free day and that the only small risk they faced was a chance of smoke bombs from a small section of younger supporters aged 15-25, as this happened at Chesterfield." "GTFC does not condone searching of minors (under 13s) or the questioning of females about the contents of their underwear." The letter from the supporters' group alleged stewards asked some female fans "if they could feel their bras" if they told them they were were underwired. It claimed the searches were "in full view of male stewards, fans and police" and described them as "a gross invasion of privacy". The fans group also said children as young as five were subjected to full body searches and supporters had items confiscated that were not listed as being banned, such as "contact lens solution, cough sweets and medication". Stevenage FC said the searches were implemented because "after liaising with Grimsby Town's safety officer, the police and others, it was indicated that prohibited items were likely to try to be brought into the grounds and could be passed onto those deemed less likely to be searched, such as women and younger supporters". Grimsby Town said it would be raising the issue with Stevenage.

Summary: A football club has criticised searches of its female supporters who were asked to show their bras to security staff.


The result saw the Cumbrians slip to 10th in the table, but they remain just one point outside the play-off places with two games remaining. Carlisle, 2-0 down after 25 minutes, were level before the interval and led through Reggie Lamb before Smith had the final say. Carlisle midfielder Jamie Davitt fired against the post and Jamie Proctor put a good chance wide before Crawley took the lead in the 11th minute. Leading marksman James Collins opened the scoring in superb style by smashing a tremendous shot into the top corner from 20 yards. Collins was on target again after 25 minutes from the penalty spot, sending Mark Gillespie the wrong way after the goalkeeper had brought down the striker. Striker Jabo Ibehre, put clean through by Danny Grainger, reduced the deficit four minutes later with his fourth goal in four games. Crawley keeper Glenn Morris was then hurt as Ibehre put the ball in the net and had to be replaced by Yusuf Mersin. Carlisle were level three minutes before the break when Proctor, on loan from Bolton, struck with a bullet header following a Gary Liddle cross. United seized the lead on the hour through Lambe, who clipped the ball past replacement keeper Mersin after latching onto Proctor's cross. Josh Payne fired just wide late on for Crawley and Collins also headed over before the hosts levelled in the second minute of stoppage time when Smith fired in following a pass from Joe McNerney. Match report supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Crawley Town 3, Carlisle United 3. Second Half ends, Crawley Town 3, Carlisle United 3. Attempt missed. John O'Sullivan (Carlisle United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Goal! Crawley Town 3, Carlisle United 3. Jimmy Smith (Crawley Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Joe McNerney following a set piece situation. Josh Payne (Crawley Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Ben Tomlinson (Carlisle United). Hand ball by Josh Payne (Crawley Town). Substitution, Carlisle United. Shaun Brisley replaces Reggie Lambe. Hand ball by Ben Tomlinson (Carlisle United). Attempt missed. James Collins (Crawley Town) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a set piece situation. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match Lewis Young (Crawley Town) because of an injury. Lewis Young (Crawley Town) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Jabo Ibehre (Carlisle United). Attempt saved. Josh Payne (Crawley Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. James Bailey (Carlisle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Jordan Roberts (Crawley Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by James Bailey (Carlisle United). Substitution, Carlisle United. John O'Sullivan replaces Jamie Devitt. Delay in match Reggie Lambe (Carlisle United) because of an injury. Corner, Carlisle United. Conceded by Josh Yorwerth. Attempt missed. Luke Joyce (Carlisle United) right footed shot from outside the

Summary: A stoppage-time equaliser by captain Jimmy Smith denied Carlisle a crucial victory in their play-off challenge as Crawley salvaged a draw at home.


The Supreme Court has ruled against a father who took his daughter on an unauthorised term-time break. But between travel companies' elevated school holiday prices and the need to juggle work commitments, some parents say they cannot always go away during the school holidays and that it should be their decision to make. Hayley, 39, says she is "fuming" at the ruling. Together with her husband Martin, the couple, from Cheshire, took their children Archie, aged five, and Ruby, six, out of school in January to attend a family wedding in India. As Archie was under five at the time, his absence did not cause problems. But Ruby's did. Not long after they returned, letters arrived from the local council to inform them that they were being fined a total of Â£120. "I'm not going to pay it," she said. "They basically brandish you a criminal." Hayley had asked the school for permission but says she never received a reply. "Why should you be dictated to?" she said. "It's made no difference to Ruby. She's never missed anything important. "India was such a different country to go to. It taught them things. It was such a good experience." Hayley is frustrated by what she sees as inconsistencies in the enforcement of the rules. "Some children have a really bad attendance but don't get fined. Ruby's attendance was close to 100%. "We took work on the plane and I encouraged her to do writing and reading while we were away." There has been criticism that the rule does not allow enough discretion for people's individual circumstances. Marcus, 41, has a very good reason for not being able to take his children away during school holidays - it is his job to refurbish schools while the pupils are away. "You need to spend time with your children. Just saying no is unrealistic for people," he said. "I haven't been able to go away during the summer break since my children were born." Harry, his eldest, is nine and Samuel is five. With his partner Laura, Marcus took his children out of school for two weeks in October to visit Disney World in Florida. "It was a very special one," he said. "The memories will last for a lifetime. "They swam with dolphins and Harry came back with loads of knowledge about dolphins." But the school recorded the absence as unauthorised leave and Marcus is worried they may now be fined. "They sympathised with my situation but said that they could not risk getting into trouble authorising it," he said. "My children have high attendance rates and I understand the need to prevent unnecessary absence, but if you make the children do a diary and read while on holiday then I honestly do not see the harm going during term-time." Though the Supreme Court ruling might make Marcus think twice about taking his children out of school to go on holiday, he does not think it would stop him. "I feel I deserve time with my children away from work, school and day-to-day pressures. "I

Summary: Would you take your children out of school during term-time?


Earlier this month, Songbird, which owns 69% of Canary Wharf Group, advised its investors to reject the offer. On Wednesday, it said it still believed the 350p per share offer was too low. "The offer does not reflect the full value of the business, its unique operating platform and its prospects," it said. Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and US investor Brookfield Property Partners made the offer. QIA already owns 29% of Songbird, but had to persuade the next three biggest shareholders, New York-based Simon Glick, sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp and Morgan Stanley, who own more than 50% between them to accept the offer. Songbird said it was now its understanding that "each of the major shareholders intends to accept the offer". It also said the board had been in discussions with a number of parties "with a view to achieving a higher offer", but said it now believed none would be forthcoming before the 29 January offer acceptance deadline. Canary Wharf was established 25 years ago as the new financial district in London, and is home to some of the world's biggest banks including HSBC and Barclays. In the UK, Qatar owns Harrods, Chelsea Barracks and the Shard, Europe's tallest skyscraper. QIA was founded in 2005 by the state of Qatar to help its economy by investing in a diverse array of businesses, outside of the country's huge oil and gas resources.

Summary: A Qatari-led bid has won the battle to take over London's Canary Wharf complex after three of its major shareholders agreed to accept the Â£2.6bn offer.


China's voting rights will rise to 6%, from 3.8% and IMF resources will double to about $660bn (Â£440bn). This is the biggest shake-up since the IMF and the World Bank were set up to manage the post-World War Two economy. China has set up the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank as an alternative to the IMF and the WB. The IMF reforms were agreed by its 188 members in the aftermath of the world financial crisis in 2010. As China's voting rights rise, the US will see its share drop from 16.7% to 16.5%. The US also retains its veto power. India's voting rights will rise to 2.6% from the current 2.3%. The biggest losers are European economies which will see their voting rights diminished. The US was behind the initiative to bring in the 2010 reforms in a bid to keep China happy. But Republicans in the US Congress had been concerned at the diminishing US influence. US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said in a statement: "The IMF reforms reinforce the central leadership role of the United States in the global economic system and demonstrate our commitment to maintaining that position." IMF chief Christine Lagarde hailed the US adoption as a "a welcome and crucial step forward that will strengthen the IMF in its role of supporting global financial stability". And China's Central Bank said the reform "will improve the representation and voice of emerging markets and developing countries in the IMF and is conducive to protecting the IMF's credibility, legitimacy and effectiveness". Last month, the IMF decided to include China's currency, the renminbi, as a reserve currency, alongside the US dollar, the euro, the yen and the British pound. The IMF and the WB were conceived in 1944 at a conference in Bretton Woods, in the US state of New Hampshire. The IMF aims to preserve economic stability and to tackle - or ideally prevent - financial crises. Over time, its focus has switched to the developing world. The WB is the world's leading development organisation, working for growth and poverty reduction.

Summary: The US Senate has adopted long-awaited reforms to give emerging economies a greater say in how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is managed.


An average 10.2 million viewers watched Portugal beat France on BBC One, with a further 1.9 million tuning into ITV's coverage of the football match. Andy Murray's second title-winning performance at the All England Tennis Club was seen by an average of 9.2 million viewers. Both events drew about 55% of the audience available at transmission. The build-up to the Wimbledon Men's Final on BBC One was watched by about 2.2 million viewers. Sport featured heavily in the ratings, with BBC Two's Today at Wimbledon and Golf: Scottish Open Highlights being the third and fifth most popular shows on the channel, while Channel 4's highlights of the Formula 1: British Grand Prix being its fourth most popular programme. BBC Two's largest audience was 1.2 million for a showing of Oscar-winning film The Help, while Channel 4's came for Paul O'Grady's 100 Years of Movie Musicals, which drew about 1.1 million viewers. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram, or email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: The Euro 2016 final drew nearly three million more viewers than Andy Murray's win at Wimbledon on Sunday.


The former maths teacher captured the explosion of the post-punk rock scene in Scotland as well as the new wave of acts which rose to success in the early 1980s. Papadopoulos was a staff photographer for the music weekly Sounds, where he became close friends with Scots bands such as Orange Juice, Aztec Camera and The Bluebells. Ken McCluskey, who was the lead singer of the Bluebells, has co-curated the exhibition What Presence! The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos which is at Paisley Museum until 1 March, admission free. It includes many of the big names from the Scottish music scene of the time and some who never quite made it as rock stars but had success in other fields. One photo shows Peter Capaldi, now famous for his role in Doctor Who, as the lead singer of art school punk band the Dream Boys, with Scottish comedian turned US talk show host Craig Ferguson on drums. McCluskey, whose band had a number of hits including Young at Heart, told BBC Scotland: "My first memory of Harry is seeing him outside the Apollo in Glasgow and he was selling 10in by 8in photographs. "He would go to Edinburgh and take live shots of a show by David Bowie or someone, develop them overnight and then sell them outside the Glasgow gig. He was quite entrepreneurial." McCluskey adds: "A year or so later he was taking my photograph when I was in the Bluebells." A distinctly early 1980s shot of McCluskey's band in a car showroom on Glasgow's Woodland's Road is one of the photos in the exhibition. McCluskey says: "Harry got a job on Sounds magazine as a staff photographer and he got a flat in London that was a home-from-home for all the Glasgow and Edinburgh bands like the Fire Engines, Orange Juice, the Bluebells, Aztec Camera and Joseph K. "There would be sleeping bags all over his floor." According to McCluskey it was Harry's fearless attitude that made his photographs special. "He was gung-ho and would be right up on stage," says McCluskey. "He was a guerrilla photographer. In the live shots you get lots of the sweat and frenzy of the time. "There was no airbrushing. That's why they have lasted the test of time." Harry suffered a brain aneurism in 2002 and returned to Glasgow in 2006. He says he is proud of the shots he took. "I never used lighting or anything like that, I just chanced my arm," he says. McCluskey says the photos have a feeling of social history to them. He says that the 1980/81 period was one where Scottish bands such as those on the small independent Postcard record label were taking the UK pop scene by storm. "It was a time when there was a light shining on central Scotland," he says. "It has been said that central Scotland invented Indie music."

Summary: An exhibition of images taken by Glasgow photographer Harry Papadopoulos is on display in Paisley.


An investigation has been launched at the Angel Hotel after management decided to shut it as a precautionary measure. A spokeswoman said they were providing support to guests, 26 of whom have been struck down by gastroenteritis. No one needed hospital treatment. The hotel has been contacting guests due to arrive over the next few days to help them make other arrangements. Cardiff council said environmental health officers have confirmed the virus is gastroenteritis. No further information can be given until the investigation has been completed, the spokeswoman added. The council was notified on Wednesday that guests were falling ill at the hotel. Teacher Kevin Waite from Gwaelod-y-Garth, Cardiff, said he fell ill over the weekend after attending a training event at the hotel on 5 June. "I felt nauseous, I was having hot and cold flushes and my limbs were aching," he told BBC Wales. "I started vomiting on Sunday and this lasted through until Monday." Mr Waite said he has contacted the hotel to discuss his sickness and is waiting to hear from managers. "The hotel looked plush, pleasant and clean. There was nothing to point to any problems," he added. "I'm shocked and disappointed. But these bugs can happen for many reasons."

Summary: A Cardiff hotel remains closed on Friday after a virus outbreak.


The USA had taken a one-point lead into the final day at Nairn with the scores at 6.5-5.5. However, the home players won the final day's play by 5-3, with Northern Ireland's Stephanie Meadow scoring the crucial point as she beat Amy Anderson. It means Europe or Great Britain and Ireland hold all the major trophies they compete for against the USA. The Curtis Cup joins the Ryder, Solheim and Walker Cups on this side of the Atlantic for the first time in golf history. Britain and Ireland 10.5 - 9.5 United States Singles Kelly Tidy (B&I) def. Austin Ernst (US) 2&1 Amy Boulden (B&I) def. Emily Tubert (US) 3&1 Holly Clyburn (B&I) def. Erica Popson (US) 3&2 Lisa McCloskey (US) def. Pamela Pretswell (B&I) 4&3 Tiffany Lua (US) def. Bronte Law (B&I) 2 up Charley Hull (B&I) def. Lindy Duncan (US) 5&3 Stephanie Meadow (B&I) def. Amy Anderson (US) 4&2 Brooke Pancake (US) def. Leona Maguire (B&I) 6&5

Summary: Great Britain and Ireland ended a 16-year wait for Curtis Cup glory by beating the United States.


Pro Rugby America, in a statement, described Pro12 as an "interloper" and claimed the league "does not have a legitimate business plan." Pro12 officials held talks about US and Canadian sides being involved, which had been backed by World Rugby. "It's ridiculous. What they're doing is just disrespectful," Pro Rugby America chief Doug Shoninger told BBC Wales. "I understand Pro 12 is under a lot of stress, a lot of problem, but it's not our problem. And they need to solve that problem where they sit." Pro12 is made up of four teams each from Wales and Ireland plus two each from Scotland and Italy. Pro Rugby America is sanctioned by governing body USA Rugby to run a professional rugby division in the United States. The US league started in April with five teams based in Denver, Ohio, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco and Shoninger told BBC Radio Wales they were negotiating a deal with the southern hemisphere Super Rugby league. "We're bidding on a Super Rugby team," he said. "We're talking to big established countries, ones I feel that have player exchange at academy levels. "We're very honest about who we are - we have the potential great commercialism and we need the support of the rugby world to build up our infrastructure." Pro12 is commercially smaller than the English and French professional leagues, and in August, Scottish Rugby chief Mark Dodson said they were "seriously investigating" the possibility of expanding into the American market. The two Italian teams that compete in the league, Zebre and Treviso, have faced calls to be dropped from the Pro12 and were almost expelled in 2015 over money owed to the rest of the teams. Pro12 Rugby declined to comment.

Summary: Plans for American sides to join the Pro12 have been dismissed by the company running the pro game in the US.


The Boulogne prosecutor said Gen Christian Piquemal, who is in his 70s, was suffering from poor health. He was released on bail, according to reports. Gen Piquemal is accused of helping to organise the rally on Saturday. Police had told supporters of the anti-Islamic group Pegida to disperse, and then fired tear gas to break them up. They were taking part in a Europe-wide demonstration against what they say is the Islamisation of the continent. The northern port city of Calais is home to thousands of asylum seekers who are living in a camp known as the "Jungle" while they try to slip illegally into the UK. Gen Piquemal was one of several people arrested on Saturday. News of his release on Monday was greeted with cheers by a group of his supporters gathered outside the court in Boulogne. They than sang the French national anthem. Some reports on French media said Gen Piquemal had been admitted to hospital on Monday morning, but this was not confirmed. Gen Piquemal, who commanded the elite French Foreign Legion for five years, is accused of playing a "principal role" in organising the illegal demonstration. He could face up to a year in prison and a heavy fine if found guilty. Gen Piquemal was one of about 150 Pegida supporters who had gathered in Calais chanting slogans such as "We must not let Calais die" and "Calais is part of France". At the time of his arrest, Gen Piquemal said he was "shocked" that officers had broken up the protest during the singing of the national anthem. "I expected you to be at attention, singing with us but not one of you opened your mouth," he told them. French authorities had banned all rallies in Calais "regardless of the organisers".

Summary: The court hearing for a former French Foreign Legion commander arrested at a banned anti-Islam rally in Calais has been delayed until 12 May.


Edinburgh-born Collins went into a coma after suffering a stroke and two haemorrhages in 2005. The Possibilities are Endless, explores his journey from the brink of death to rediscovering memories lost because of his medical condition. NHS Highland and Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland will host the screening in Inverness on 17 September. The film will be shown at Eden Court. Sandra Hewitt, of NHS Highland, said: "This is an inspirational film showing one man's personal journey and I think it will have a profound effect on stroke survivors, not just here in Highland, but across the UK and beyond. "Stroke is a lifelong condition but you can improve with time." She added: "I'm looking forward to the film. It's one man's story which many of those we hope will attend can see similarities with their own situation and they can also get the chance to meet their peers and learn about what support is available for them." After waking from his coma, the first two phrases Collins was able to say were "Grace Maxwell" - which is his wife's name - and "the possibilities are endless". The singer-songwriter is known for his work with the band Orange Juice and his 1995 solo hit A Girl Like You.

Summary: A film about songwriter Edwyn Collins is to be given a special screening to raise awareness about strokes.


The Elephants have a friendly this weekend's against the Netherlands and a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home to Guinea a week later. Gervinho, who plays for Chinese side Hebei Fortune, missed January's Nations Cup with a knee injury. Coach Marc Wilmots has also had to replace Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha with Fulham's Gohi Bi Cyriac. The two-time African champions are rebuilding after an embarrassing group stage exit in Gabon early this year. The friendly against the Netherlands is Wilmots' first game in charge of the Elephants. In August, they resume their World Cup qualifying campaign away in Gabon. The Ivory Coast head Group C with four points from their first two matches.

Summary: China-based Gervinho has been recalled to the Ivory Coast squad as late replacement for injured Salomon Kalou.


Firefighters were called to the property in Ynysfach just before 04:00 GMT. The blaze had started in rubbish outside the house and spread to the kitchen The Welsh Ambulance Service said two male casualties were taken to Prince Charles Hospital.

Summary: Two people have been taken to hospital suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation after a house fire in Merthyr Tydfil.


"I have been saving for nearly four years now, and I still can't afford to buy even the cheapest vehicle here," a frustrated Girma Desalegn tells me. He has been shopping around for a whole week in capital, Addis Ababa, and has still not found an affordable car. He is looking to buy a second-hand car imported from the Gulf states or Europe - but even they are prohibitively expensive because the government classifies cars as luxury goods. This means even if a vehicle is second hand, it will be hit with import taxes of up to 300%. "I have a budget of $15,000 (Â£12,300) and had expected that with that I could buy a decent family car. "I don't want to buy the Toyota Vitz," he says pointing to a row of small hatchbacks that have now become popular on Ethiopian roads. These cost about $16,000 in Ethiopia; in neighbouring Kenya the same car costs not more than $8,000. It seems little wonder that Ethiopia has the world's lowest rate of car ownership, with only two cars per 1,000 inhabitants, according to a 2014 Deloitte report. Henok Demessew, who has been running a car import and sales business in the capital, blames taxation. "If it was not for that, we would have been able to import better cars either from Europe or America. But in order to make any profits we have to sell cars at such high prices. "On top of the cost of shipping the cars from say from Dubai via Djibouti, we have to deal with multiple taxes to the government, making this one of the toughest businesses to be in, even though it's seen as lucrative." The Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority says both commercial and private vehicles imported into the country can be subjected to five different types of taxes. However, despite the heavy tax burden there is a rise in the numbers of car imports. In 2016, government records show that 110,000 cars were imported to Ethiopia, an increase of more than 50% on the previous two years. Kasaye Ayele, a tariff officer at the customs authority, says there is some discretion. "Vehicles that are imported to be used for public transport - we collect a much lower tax of 10% and not all five taxes are applied," he explains. "But for private cars we check the engine capacity and if the capacity is big, we collect anything between 60% and 100% [of taxes due]." Once all taxes are added to an imported car's price tag, it could cost nearly three times more than the retail price in its country of origin. But Mr Kasaye defends the taxation policy, saying it was fair and staggered. He cites examples of discounts given for buying second-hand cars. In a bid to encourage people to buy cheaper, locally made cars, the Ethiopian government has given incentives such as tax breaks to foreign car manufacturers to set up and assemble new vehicles in the country. Currently Ethiopia produces 8,000 commercial and private vehicles for the local market a year

Summary: Owning a car for many Ethiopians - even those with ready cash to spend in one of the world's fastest-growing economies - remains a pipe dream.


The world number three almost holed his approaches to the last two holes to leave tap-ins for birdie and eagle. The Northern Irishman carded 70 and trails Andy Sullivan of England. A fog delay of almost three hours on Friday had seen round two spill into Saturday, when play was again delayed because of mist. "I needed that," said 26-year-old McIlroy, who is on eight under par. "I knew 18 was a good chance and 17 was downwind so I would be going in with a wedge, but I didn't quite expect to do what I did on 18. That was nice. "It glossed over a pretty average round to be fair. But when you are not at your best, to be able to come away with a 70 and keep in touch with the leaders, I'm happy with that." McIlroy, whose 268-yard five-wood approach to the 18th appeared to graze the edge of the hole, added: "I've never had an albatross and my dad's had one or two so that would have been nice." American amateur Bryson DeChambeau finished alongside McIlroy after adding a 72 to his opening 64, with world number five Henrik Stenson part of a seven-strong group on seven under. Rickie Fowler's finish was not quite as spectacular as that of playing partner McIlroy, although the world number six did clatter the flag with his approach to the 16th and also birdied the 18th to finish six under. In contrast, the final member of the group, world number one Jordan Spieth cut a frustrated figure as he finished with five straight pars to card a 73 and finish three under.

Summary: Rory McIlroy is two shots off the lead after a spectacular finish to his second round at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Saturday.


In mathematical terms it means that he has ridden more winners than any other jockey this season. In the context of horse racing, and sport in general, it is a triumph of commitment and perseverance which may never be rivalled. Johnson has been trying to win it since the 1990s. It is his curse, and his blessing, that his career coincided with Sir Anthony (AP) McCoy. For 20 years in succession McCoy was champion. Throughout that time, almost every year, the man who finished behind him in second place was Richard Johnson. I met up with Richard Johnson in Somerset at the yard of trainer Philip Hobbs - their relationship has been an important part of the jockey's career. At 7.30 on an April morning Johnson was helping to school a group of the yard's horses, taking them over hurdles and fences on a field high above the Bristol Channel. In racing this might be termed 'work' but for Johnson, even at 38 years of age, he insists it is still pleasure. "This is all I've ever wanted to do so it's not a job. Unfortunately I'm going to have to get a job one day when I have to stop doing it, but genuinely you love doing it. I think the 'job' is the driving round, the long days, but riding the horses is the fun bit," he said. Media playback is not supported on this device "But for me being champion jockey was the thing I've always wanted to do since I was a child growing up. So I suppose actually to reach that goal is always what I wanted to do and there's a lot of satisfaction. "When AP McCoy retired at the end of last year I sort of thought, well I should be able to have a good chance at it. But there was a pressure. If I don't become champion jockey now maybe I'll not achieve what I wanted to. But the season's been absolutely amazing. My agent Dave Roberts works tirelessly to keep me busy and sends me round the country on a daily basis to hopefully achieve what I have." Roberts was McCoy's agent too and in simple terms Johnson has picked up rides this year which may have previously gone to McCoy. It's helped him dominate the Jockeys' Championship. In the history of jump racing McCoy is the only man to have ridden more than 4,000 winners. But only one other jockey has gone past 3,000 winners, and that's Johnson. When McCoy was riding in his first championship winning season in 1995, Johnson was in his first year as a conditional, or apprentice, jockey. For two decades they were in each other's company on almost a daily basis. The relationship was simultaneously bitter rivalry and deep appreciation. Johnson said: "I used to tell him regularly, you'd get to Christmas, I'd say to AP, 'just go on holiday for a couple of months, give me a bit more of a chance!' With our sport you can win the Gold Cup or the Grand National

Summary: On Saturday at Sandown, Richard Johnson lifted the trophy confirming that he is jump racing's champion jockey.


Igors Zunda, 33, died when Jurijs Zunda collided with a lorry on the A43 in Northamptonshire in 2012. Igors's son, who was two years old, was confined to a wheelchair as a result of the crash, the High Court heard. The undisclosed settlement for Igors' widow Marina Kruglova, 30, is to be paid by the Motor Insurers' Bureau. The bureau is the body which compensates victims of uninsured motorists. The Mazda 5 car, which had four passengers, collided with a DAF lorry at Duddington near Corby on 4 December 2012. Another passenger, Jevgenijs Draguns was also killed, while Julija Vonfelfende was injured. Jurijs Zunda was jailed for 18 months in 2013 after pleading guilty to a charge of causing death by driving while unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured and he has since returned to Latvia. The terms of the settlement were not revealed in court. Interim compensation payments had already been paid to allow Ms Kruglova to adapt her home for her son, who is now five years old. She was living in Lincoln, but is now in Glenfield, Leicester. Judge Gary Burrell QC expressed his "admiration for her ability to come to terms with what has happened and to strive forward".

Summary: A mother is to get compensation after her husband was killed and young son left paralysed in a car crash in which her brother-in-law was driving.


The incident happened at the One Stop Shop in Usk at about 06:00 GMT. A 15-year-old, from Little Mill, is currently in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of robbery. Gwent Police said a 36-year-old man from Blaina and a 42-year-old from Little Mill had been arrested and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Summary: Police investigating an armed robbery at a shop in Monmouthshire on Sunday have arrested a teenager and two men.


The 28-year-old Italian, who joined the Black Cats from Arsenal in 2013, was injured during a training session. Manager David Moyes said he would "definitely" look to make a signing as Jordan Pickford, 22, is his only fit senior goalkeeper. Moyes added the club had made a bid for Sevilla midfielder Vicente Iborra. The 28-year-old joined Sevilla from Levante in 2013 and is a three-time Europa League winner. Moyes said Mannone's injury gives Pickford "the chance to show what he can do". He added: "He has a big future ahead of him." The England Under-21 international is a product of the Sunderland academy and has played for a host of clubs on loan. He made his senior debut for the Black Cats in an FA Cup tie at Arsenal last season, before making two Premier League appearances.

Summary: Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone will be out for at least three months and could require an operation after tearing elbow ligaments.


Nick Palmer, who lost the Nottingham seat in 2010 to Conservative Anna Soubry, said he wanted "more assurances" before he would support it. Ms Soubry said she was "astonished" to hear he did not endorse the "fantastic opportunity" for the local area. They were speaking at a live debate on the BBC's Politics Show on Sunday, which included the Greens and Lib Dems. Mr Palmer, who served as the constituency's MP from 1997 until 2010, said: "The reason I would be prepared to vote against it, if we don't get the assurances we need [is], we've just seen what happens with the tram project, which all three of us supported, it has caused two years of chaos." Ms Soubry said the benefits of HS2 must not be underestimated. "I'm absolutely astonished to hear the Labour candidate not being in favour of Toton Sidings, getting the East Midlands hub. This is a fantastic opportunity." The HS2 route will link London with Birmingham, where it will split to head north to Leeds and Manchester. The planned station will be to the east of Toton Sidings with high-speed trains able to get to and from London in 51 minutes. In one of the tightest marginals in the East Midlands, transport is pushing other issues into the slow lane. The Labour-run city council announced phase two of the Nottingham tram back in 2011 but it has been beset by delays and is now running well behind schedule. It's also become a key concern for many voters. Broxtowe is a classic Labour-Conservative battleground. The Tory defence minister Anna Soubry had a majority of just 389 at the last election and Labour's Nick Palmer is again contesting the seat. Stan Heptinstall, Liberal Democrat candidate, said: "I'm totally in favour of it [HS2] because it's the way to go. "You go to Germany, you look at their infrastructure, you've got these fantastic roads, these fantastic railway systems, the ICE trains, it's a pleasure." David Kirwan, Green candidate, said: "It's the wrong type of investment and it's interesting to hear that Nick has come out today to say he is opposed to it. "It's the latest in a string of Labour policies that Nick is opposed to. He is not standing as an independent MP he is standing as a Labour MP." Other candidates also standing in Broxtowe: Ray Barry (Justice for Men and Boys) and Frank Dunne (UKIP).

Summary: Broxtowe's Labour candidate has said he is prepared to vote against his party on the HS2 rail project if elected.


The graduates were seen driving a convoy of black Mercedes jeeps noisily through Moscow last month, blocking traffic and hanging out of the windows. Some veteran Russian spies have said such behaviour amounted to treason. The FSB says those involved will have the conditions of their service changed, without elaborating further. In a statement (in Russian), it also says some of the FSB Academy's senior officers have already been demoted and some will be sacked. "The immodest, demonstrative behaviour linked to the short-term rentals from a luxury car company sparked justified indignation among citizens and strong condemnation from the community of military security bodies." Footage of the celebration was posted online shortly after the incident, attracting hundreds of thousands of viewers. The FSB is the main successor of the Soviet KGB. The agency's powers and budget have risen significantly under President Vladimir Putin - himself a former KGB officer.

Summary: Russia's FSB security service says it will punish a group of new agents who allowed themselves to be photographed lavishly celebrating their graduation.


It praises the "strong leadership" of the service's new chief executive, with a turnaround in emergency response times for two months in a row. But a letter to the deputy health minister urges progress in eight areas. The ambulance service said it was committed to building on "the considerable good work that is already under way". The committee held an inquiry into the ambulance service, which has only hit the target figure for responding to emergency calls once in two and a half years. The Welsh government target is for 65% of ambulances to respond to emergency calls within eight minutes. In February crews hit the target 51.2% of the time but last December's figures - just 42.6% - were the worst on record. New chief executive Tracy Myhill said the latest figures were encouraging and she hoped ongoing improvement initiatives would start to bear fruit in the coming months. Health and social care committee chairman David Rees said he acknowledged her leadership and the practical actions taken "to bring about cultural change and drive up performance". But he insisted there needed to be "rapid and sustained improvement". "Despite this, the committee is not yet persuaded that performance is improving quickly enough." The committee's 10-page letter to Vaughan Gething sets out areas where progress was needed: After summoning health bosses to explain what has been going wrong, the assembly's health and social care committee, perhaps unsurprisingly, has called for several improvements. The committee wants ambulance bosses to make sure that enough staff are available in the right places to deal with "spikes" in demand. Assembly members also want changes made to prevent ambulances from being "pulled away" from remote areas resulting in "clustering" around emergency departments. A pilot project is currently underway in the Cwm Taf health board area where no vehicles are dispatched to calls outside of the Cwm Taf boundary, except for highest-priority Red 1 calls and major incidents. The chair of the committee David Rees has told BBC Wales that if the pilot is successful in improving response times similar programmes should be adopted across Wales. The committee has acknowledged recent progress in improving staff morale and building relationships with the unions. Mr Rees added: "Individually, frontline ambulance service staff fulfil challenging roles to high standards and provide help and support to people in times of need, but overall the ambulance service's response time performance is not where it should be." Mick Giannasi, chairman of the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust, said they were pleased the hard work of ambulance staff had been acknowledged. "What is important now is that we continue to drive our change agenda with pace and energy and retain our focus on doing the right thing for patients by providing high quality emergency unscheduled care in a timely way," he added. The Welsh government said Mr Gething would respond to the letter "in due course".

Summary: The ambulance service in Wales is not improving quickly enough, a cross-party committee of AMs has warned.


Ezewele, 20, joins on a one-year deal with the option for a further 12 months and is Fylde's sixth summer signing. He started his career at West Brom but failed to make a first-team appearance before moving to Yeovil in July 2016. The defender will link up again with Kidderminster team-mates Jordan Tunnicliffe and Zaine Francis-Angol, who have also joined the Coasters. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Newly promoted National League side AFC Fylde have signed full-back Josh Ezewele from Kidderminster Harriers.


"I was expecting it to be quiet, but not that quiet. Even the homeless people were still asleep," Dean Saunderson said of his expedition to capture a unique side of a city. The 21-year-old photography student had been looking for inspiration for his project to make a portrait of his home town, Nottingham. "I came across lots of images of abandoned towns and cities, completely untouched by humans for years, " he said. "Knowing there isn't anywhere like that in the UK, I wondered if I could get close in some way." Getting up before dawn on Christmas Day, he found a city given over to the birds and litter. "It was a big shock. It felt so different, eerie. I kept checking over my shoulder. "There was no one looking at you but it felt like there was no one looking out for you either - like anything could happen to you and no one would know. "It reminded me of those pictures of the city near Chernobyl." His ambition is now to visit a truly deserted place and put together a photo essay chronicling its story.

Summary: Inspired by pictures of deserted cities such as Pripyat, which was vacated in the fallout of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, a photographer has been trying to capture quiet streets closer to home - starting with Nottingham on Christmas morning.


The 65-year-old woman and dog living in the home escaped without injury and were led to safety by firefighters. The man taken to hospital is in his 20s and is believed to have been the driver of the car. It happened in Fairfield Street in the Nottinghamshire town of Bingham shortly after 23:00 GMT on Saturday. Firefighters who attended the crash said it also involved two other parked cars. John Betts, who lives nearby, saw emergency services helping someone trapped in one of the cars. "It looked pretty horrendous when I saw them," he said. "I saw the frontage of the house was totally taken out and the curtains were billowing out of the house. "I know the lady there, that's why I've come down to see if she was all right."

Summary: A man has been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a parked car and a house.


Students from 12,000 schools nationwide will be told not to do their weekend homework for the month of November. The Spanish Alliance of Parents' Associations (CEAPA), which called the strike, argues that homework is detrimental to children. Spain was high up on a homework league table in a 2012 education report. The PISA study, by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, found that Spanish children and teenagers have 6.5 hours of homework a week, compared with an average of 4.9 from a group of 38 countries. Spain ranked 11th on a list of 64 countries or locations in a PISA table covering the amount of homework given. The workload does not necessarily translate in better results for Spanish students - they have traditionally scored low results in maths, reading and science in other PISA reports. By contrast, in Finland and South Korea, two of the countries with the best student performances according to PISA - the average time spent on homework every week was less than three hours. So what does this say about the learning methods used in Spain? CEAPA president Jose Luis Pazos says education in Spain has been very reliant on the traditional method of rote-learning - memorising work. He stresses that what children have to learn is how to manage information and how to decide what to memorise and what not. "Society has changed deeply, but the environment in the classroom hasn't," he says. The homework debate has been raging in other countries too, and it is not just parents who are concerned. In the US state of Texas, a secondary school teacher near Dallas sent a letter to parents telling them that she will not be assigning homework to students this year. Instead, she said she wanted them to spend more time with their families. A high school in Britain scrapped traditional homework at the start of term in favour of a more "independent" approach to learning. And even in South Korea, the authorities are considering reducing homework for younger pupils even further. The Yonhap news agency reported in August that the city education office in Seoul was banning primary schools from giving homework to lower grade students, starting next year.

Summary: Thousands of parents in Spain are going on strike against state schools this weekend over the large amount of homework given to their children.


Richard Ferrand, a minister in Emmanuel Macron's government, rented office space from his own partner for a fund he managed, it has emerged. The revelation comes as Mr Macron's government prepares a law to tackle political corruption. Both Mr Ferrand and the government say there was nothing illegal or unethical in the deal. No public money appears to have been involved in the deal, which took place when Mr Ferrand was head of a health insurance fund, the Mutuelles de Bretagne. However, tackling corruption in public life was a major campaign pledge from Mr Macron, who opposed MPs working as consultants or employing family members. The new justice minister is also currently drafting a bill on ethics in public life. The allegations were first unveiled in the satirical French newspaper Le Canard Enchaîné. In its report, it said the organisation led by Mr Ferrand had decided to rent office space from a building his partner was involved in. On the basis of that guaranteed rental income, she was then able to secure a business loan worth about €402,000 (£347,000), the paper reports. Renovations carried out by the fund would also have increased the property's value, it added. But Mr Ferrand was quick to address the issue on national television, saying the decision was made with full knowledge of his connection to the building. "The administrators of the board, on which I did not sit, picked the best offer... which was a building owned by my partner," he told French broadcaster BFMTV. He also said the buildings were still being used years later - indicating satisfaction with the arrangement. He described the story as a "pseudo-scandal" and a "welcome present" for the beginning of his public life. A government spokesman, Christophe Castaner, said that while the disclosure comes as a "bad time", there was no question of the minister resigning, or any suggestion of illegality. Le Canard Enchaîné also alleged that Mr Ferrand's son had worked as a parliamentary assistant in 2014, which the minister dismissed as minor work which lasted for only four months. Mr Ferrand has been appointed by President Macron as minister for territorial cohesion - a job he was picked for after helping the president to electoral victory as secretary general of the political party La République en Marche (Republic on the move). Financial dealing between family members has become a political hot potato in France since the revelation last year - also by Le Canard Enchaîné - that presidential hopeful Francois Fillon had paid his wife for parliamentary work. Media reports questioned whether she had actually performed the work she was paid for, and the controversy damaged his campaign, arguably clearing the way for Emmanuel Macron's victory.

Summary: A close ally of France's new president is facing accusations over a property deal involving his partner.


The pair were sent off at half-time for the altercation in the 1-0 defeat. St Johnstone have now concluded an internal investigation into the incident and imposed the "most severe" sanctions "short of summary dismissal". In a statement the club added that both accept they brought the Perth outfit into disrepute due to the incident. The statement continued: "The players have accepted the sanctions without question and they wish to apologise unreservedly to the supporters of the club for their behaviour. "Both players have expressed a desire for a proportion of the fines to be utilised for free bus travel for supporters to the remaining away matches this season and the club is in full agreement with this request. "The players will now return to training and playing duties where they can channel their energies into contributing to the continued success of the club."

Summary: St Johnstone have fined Danny Swanson and Richard Foster four weeks' wages for their on-field bust-up against Hamilton Academical.


City supporters' organisation the 1894 Group, which has criticised the club's ticket prices, said it was a "step in the right direction". But, in a statement, the group added: "It's vital we keep the pressure on the club and use our collective voices." Swansea are also among the Premier League teams to cap their prices. West Ham, meanwhile, will lower season-ticket prices for their move to the Olympic Stadium for 2016-17. Liverpool cancelled plans to introduce a £77 ticket next season after thousands of fans walked out of Anfield after 77 minutes of their game with Sunderland in February. In March, all Premier League clubs agreed to cap the price of tickets for away supporters at £30.

Summary: Manchester City will freeze season-ticket prices next season, matching the commitment made by Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.


Amama Mbabazi, a former prime minister, is quoted as saying that the move would help reconcile Ugandans divided over the legacy of Amin and other leaders. Mr Mbabazi is running against President Yoweri Museveni in next week's polls. Amin's rule was notorious for its brutality. He was overthrown in 1979 and died in exile in 2003. An armed forces chief under President Milton Obote, Amin seized power in a coup in 1971. He ordered the expulsion of Uganda's Asian community a year later. He became infamous for his capricious behaviour and for his punishment of political opponents. Some 400,000 people are estimated to have been killed while he was in power. Amin fled Uganda in 1979, seeking refuge in Libya, Iraq and eventually Saudi Arabia, where he would remain for the rest of his life. Mr Mbabazi made his promise to repatriate Amin's remains on a visit to the former dictator's ancestral home in north-west Uganda. His spokeswoman said his party was campaigning for reconciliation and for the "forgiveness for any real or perceived wrongs in the past". "The issue of Idi Amin is one of them," she told the AFP news agency. Mr Mbabazi meanwhile told the state-owned New Vision newspaper that he wanted to end "the labelling of Ugandans" as Amin's people, Obote's people and Museveni's people. Mr Museveni has been in power for 30 years and is seeking a fifth term as president. Mr Mbabazi is one of seven candidates hoping to unseat him.

Summary: A candidate in Uganda's presidential elections has promised to repatriate the remains of the former dictator, Idi Amin, and build a museum in his honour.


Propper has signed a four-year contract with the club, which was promoted to the Premier League last season. Brighton boss Chris Hughton said the 25-year-old, who has five caps for the Netherlands, is "a strong competitor". The fee tops the £5m which the club are thought to have paid Valencia in June for Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan. Propper scored 16 goals in 67 league appearances after joining PSV from Vitesse Arnhem in 2015 and helped the club win the league title in his first full season. "There is no doubting his pedigree, Davy has played a number of matches in the Champions League for PSV, as well as international football for the Netherlands," added Hughton. "He will complement our existing midfield players, and he is also a really good age." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Brighton have broken their transfer record to sign Dutch midfielder Davy Propper from PSV Eindhoven in a reported £6m deal.


The US-based campaign group says Kigali's reputation for being tidy comes at a price. HRW says it has documented the illegal detention of thousands, including street children and sex workers. Rwanda's Justice Minister Johnston Busingye denied there were unofficial detention centres in the country. Mr Busingye added HRW "seeks to spread falsehood and speculation" but that the allegations will be investigated. He said the centre where people were being taken was for short stays only before long term rehabilitation. HRW says in its report, based on research carried out over four years, that people are transported from the capital's streets to a vast former garage which was used to interrogate genocide suspects after 1994. The organisation says the rounding up of street vendors, beggars, homeless people, street children, sex workers and petty criminals reflects an unofficial policy of keeping those considered undesirable away from the public eye. HRW says detainees are held there in deplorable conditions for periods ranging from a few days to several months. Former detainees told HRW of routine beatings for actions as trivial as talking too loudly or not standing in line to use the toilet. Carina Tertsakian, who put together the report, says the Rwandan authorities should immediately close the detention centre and release all the detainees. "If some of these detainees are suspected of committing a criminal offense they should be brought to justice according to the law," she added. Rwanda's justice minister told HRW in 2014, and said again on Thursday, that the place where people were taken provided rehabilitation and avoided "unnecessary incarceration". "While HRW insists that Rwanda should charge drug addicts and other criminals with serious crimes that carry jail terms, the country has instead chosen to focus on rehabilitating and reintegrating them to offer the chance for a better life," he said.

Summary: Rwandan police are arbitrarily detaining vulnerable people picked up on the streets of the capital, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW).


A 16-month project will start on Tuesday to reconfigure and "increase capacity" of junction 28 of the M4 near Tredegar Park at Newport. The adjacent roundabouts at Bassaleg on Forge Road and Pont Ebbw at Tredegar Park's entrance will also be upgraded. The Welsh Government wants to "reduce delays" in the area. Permanent traffic lights will be installed at the neighbouring roundabouts which will have "smart signalling" so the they will "be synced to ensure the smoothest and quickest traffic flow". Two lanes will be built through the middle of junction 28 to allow traffic from the eastbound carriageway of the M4 to access the Southern Distributor Road (SDR) around Newport without going around the roundabout. Improvements will also be made on the Pont Ebbw roundabout to ease traffic flow on the SDR. There are fears the project, which is expected to be completed in July 2018, could increase congestion while the construction work is taking place. But the Welsh Government said: "Existing junction traffic capacity will be maintained during peak hours - prior to 09:30 GMT and after 15:30 during weekdays - throughout the construction phase, albeit the lanes will be narrower in order to provide working room. "Off-peak lane closures will be utilised between 09:30 and 15:30 to facilitate the works when traffic flows are lighter."

Summary: A regular congestion hotspot on the M4 is to get a £13.7m upgrade in a bid to ease rush hour traffic problems.


Members of the Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice will no longer be permitted to chase suspects or arrest them. They must instead report observations to security forces personnel. Religious police officers, who roam the streets enforcing strict standards of social behaviour, are frequently accused of abusing their powers. Several were reportedly arrested in February for allegedly assaulting (YouTube video) a young woman outside a shopping centre in the capital, Riyadh. In 2013, four officers were accused of causing a fatal car crash when they pursued two brothers who had refused to turn the radio down in their vehicle. However, a court subsequently acquitted them. The new law governing the religious police was approved by the cabinet on Monday, but was not published by the official Saudi Press Agency until Tuesday. Officers will continue to help enforce strict segregation of the sexes, an absolute prohibition of the sale and consumption of alcohol, a ban on women driving and many other social restrictions. But the new law stipulates that their mission has been amended to "carrying out the duty of promoting virtue and preventing vice in a gentle and humane way, after the model set in this regard by the Prophet [Muhammad] and his rightful successors". They will also be obliged to display clear identification, showing their names, posts, jurisdictions and official working hours. The law stipulates that officers will no longer be permitted to pursue suspects, arrest them or ask for identification - only report suspicious behaviour to regular police and anti-drug units, who will decide whether to take the matter further.

Summary: The Saudi authorities have moved to curb the powers of the notorious religious police, or "mutawa".


The £5m signing from Lorient sustained the grade-three tear on international duty with Gabon. Bluebirds boss Russell Slade is seeking clarification on how last season's player of the year suffered the blow during training between games. "It is very difficult with Gabon to request what they have done and find out what they have done," said Slade. "Training regimes are different. We could help them if we could get information on how they prepare and how they train as well. "It's very important and we don't seem to get any dialogue from them. "Obviously the medical department and myself would like to know because it s out of our control what they are doing in the meantime." Cardiff hope Ecuele Manga's fellow centre-back Ben Turner will be able to return from ankle surgery in an under-21 game on 13 November. Meanwhile, Bluebirds captain and goalkeeper David Marshall is expected to return for Saturday's Championship clash at Preston after serving a two-match ban after a red card at Rotherham. Simon Moore has been deputising. "When you break it down, Preston seem to be finding life a little bit tougher at home. Hopefully that continues for at least one more week," said Slade. "Simon [Grayson] is a good manager, who has had several promotions to the Championship with various teams, so he knows his way around. "He will set his team up to be very difficult. It has not quite happened for them at home yet but I am sure they will be more than capable of climbing the table in the coming weeks."

Summary: Cardiff City defender Bruno Ecuele Manga faces at least two months out with a groin injury.


Scot Muir, 23, has already broken the European 3,000m and British 5,000m indoor records this year, and also took Holmes' British 1,000m indoor record. Holmes, who won Olympic gold in both the 800m and 1500m at Athens in 2004, has been impressed by her displays. "Laura has already taken the world by storm," she told Scottish Athletics. "She truly can go all the way in the sport - and by that I mean start to medal at major championships." Muir will attempt to win her first major medals at this week's European Indoor Championships in Belgrade, where she will run in both the 1500m and 3,000m. She will then switch her attention to her main target this year - the World Championships, which take place in London from 4-13 August. Media playback is not supported on this device Speaking to BBC Scotland last month, Muir said she viewed a "home World Championships" as "big", especially having seen the impact of the 2012 Olympics in London. Holmes said: "Laura first came to my attention when she was fifth at the World Championships in Beijing in 2015. "She is an unassuming girl in some respects, but you can see she is a very strong runner." Holmes added Muir had shown she can run fast but must now "translate that by racing well on the world stage". She added: "Championships are all about placings and, at only 23, Laura has already taken the world by storm. "I believe that, in 2017 at the World Championships, she can cement her place in history." Holmes believes young Scots - particularly girls - can look to the likes of Muir, Eilidh Doyle, Lynsey Sharp and Eilish McColgan for inspiration. "Role models are important in society generally, but role models from the world of sport I believe have the most credibility - especially if you are trying to inspire girls and women," she added. "Scotland have had some amazing talent in the past and it looks like it is continuing." Muir, the 2016 Scottish Athlete of the Year, will begin the final year of her five-year veterinary studies a week after the World Championships, continuing to combine them with her running career.

Summary: Laura Muir can "cement her place in history" by winning a medal at the World Championships this summer, says ex-Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes.


A delegation was sent to the remote Wa region in Shan state, which borders China, said the Kyemon Daily newspaper. The military and the United Wa State Army (UWSA) agreed to hold regular meetings and withdraw to positions they occupied before a recent stand-off. The move came as part of a government effort to reach agreements with all the country's ethnic groups. For decades, Burma, also known as Myanmar, has faced rebellions from several minority groups, seeking autonomy. The UWSA is believed to be the largest, with a fighting force numbering as many as 30,000. It reached an agreement once before with the former military regime in 1989, but recently tensions flared after the Burmese military surrounded Wa territory. The UWSA is said to be equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry. China reportedly supplied combat helicopters to the group, a report by UK-based intelligence monitor Jane's Information Group said last May. The Wa region was singled out by the international community for its involvement in huge drug problems in the region. Under intense international pressure, especially from China, the UWSA banned opium cultivation in 2005. Burma is the second largest opium grower in the world after Afghanistan, according to UN reports. Almost all of the opium it produces is grown in Shan and Kachin states. President Thein Sein's government has embarked on a series of reforms to find a solution to the problem, Ceasefires and political opening up mean international organisations such as the UN will have better access to areas that were previously considered no-go areas. Burma signed ceasefire agreements with the Karen and Kachin rebel groups earlier this year.

Summary: Burma's government and rebels from the ethnic Wa guerrilla group have reached a peace deal, state media has reported.


But US President Donald Trump appears to be laying claim to the phrase for himself. In an interview with The Economist published on Thursday, he used the metaphor to describe his hopes for tax reform. Then he asked: "Have you heard that expression used before? Because I haven't heard it. I mean, I justâ€¦ I came up with it a couple of days ago and I thought it was good. It's what you have to do." His claim immediately raised eyebrows. Or, as The New York Observer put it: "The Entire Internet Is Trolling President Trump Over 'Priming the Pump." Far from being a Trump-coined neologism, priming the pump has a long history in economic theory and was in widespread use by the 1930s. It's most often associated with John Maynard Keynes, the influential British economist who urged public spending to stimulate a weak economy. Newspapers also made the comparison during the presidency of Herbert Hoover, who was in office during the Wall Street Crash. Early Thursday morning, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Twitter account struck back, noting: "'Pump priming' has been used to refer to government investment expenditures since at least 1933." The Oxford English Dictionary identifies the phrase used in a business context even earlier, quoting a 1916 edition of Everybody's Mag: "When the waters of business are stagnant, gentlemen, it becomes necessary, if I may say so, to prime the pump." The White House press office did not respond to an email seeking clarification on Mr Trump's comments. But even Mr Trump has a longer history with the expression. A non-exhaustive internet search revealed he used it in a speech in December and in earlier interviews with Time and The New York Times.

Summary: Students of 1930s economics are no strangers to the idea of 'priming the pump' - public spending to get the economy back on its feet.


Bwriad Cyngor Powys yw rhoi'r gorau i addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg yn Ysgol Uwchradd Aberhonddu, gyda disgyblion sy'n dymuno addysg Gymraeg yn gorfod teithio i Lanfair-ym-Muallt. Mae'r sir yn dweud bydd y newidiadau yn golygu y bydd mwy o adnoddau ar gael ar gyfer addysg uwchradd Cymraeg ar un safle. Ond mae 'na wrthwynebiad gan rai o rieni Ysgol y Bannau, sy'n poeni y bydd y newidiadau yn golygu y bydd llai o drigolion ardal Aberhonddu yn dewis anfon eu plant i'r ysgol gynradd cyfrwng Cymraeg. Fe fydd swyddogion y sir yn mynd ati i lunio adroddiad ar sail yr ymgynghoriad diweddara' ac mae disgwyl i gabinet y sir wneud penderfyniad ym mis Chwefror. Yn dilyn yr ymgynghoriad gwreiddiol fe wnaeth y cabinet benderfynu symud addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg i Lanfair-ym-Muallt, gan ddweud y byddai trafnidaeth yn cael ei ddarparu ar gyfer disgyblion. Roedd hynny'n rhan o ad-drefnu ehangach i ysgolion de'r sir, a bwriad y cyngor oedd cau Ysgol Uwchradd Aberhonddu ac Ysgol Gwernyfed yn Aberllynfi er mwyn sefydlu un ysgol uwchradd newydd yn Aberhonddu. Fis Medi, yn dilyn gwrthwynebiad chwyrn yn lleol, fe wnaeth y cyngor dro pedol, gan benderfynu cadw'r ddwy ysgol uwchradd bresennol ar agor. Oherwydd bod y trefniadau hynny wedi newid, gwnaed y penderfyniad fod yn rhaid cynnal ail ymgynghoriad ar addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg.

Summary: Fe fydd ail ymgynghoriad ynglŷn â dyfodol addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg yn ne Powys yn dod i ben ddydd Llun.


The Pentagon chief also said Pyongyang would be "grossly overmatched" in a war against the US and its allies. His stark warning comes a day after President Donald Trump threatened North Korea with "fire and fury". US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson sought to assure Americans there was no imminent threat. In Wednesday's strongly worded statement, Mr Mattis called on Pyongyang to halt its arms programme. "The DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) must choose to stop isolating itself and stand down its pursuit of nuclear weapons," the US Marine Corps general said. "While our state department is making every effort to resolve this global threat through diplomatic means, it must be noted that the combined allied militaries now possess the most precise, rehearsed and robust defensive and offensive capabilities on Earth." Pyongyang's actions "will continue to be grossly overmatched by ours and would lose any arms race or conflict it initiates", Mr Mattis added. Mr Trump - who has said he will not allow Pyongyang to develop a nuclear weapon capable of hitting the US - boasted earlier on Wednesday of America's atomic arsenal. In early morning tweets from New Jersey where he is on holiday, the president said the US nuclear stockpile was "more powerful than ever before". He added that he was hopeful "we will never have to use this power". End of Twitter post by @realDonaldTrump End of Twitter post 2 by @realDonaldTrump The tweets come amid escalating rhetoric between the two sides. North Korea's state-run KCNA news agency said on Wednesday that Pyongyang was "carefully examining" a plan to strike the US territory of Guam. The Pacific island is home to US military bases, strategic bombers and about 163,000 people. Stopping in Guam to refuel after a trip to South East Asia, Mr Tillerson said he was hopeful a global "pressure campaign" involving Russia and China could lead to new dialogue with Pyongyang "about a different future". America's top diplomat also defended President Trump's language. He said North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did not understand diplomatic language, and a strong message was needed that he could understand. Mr Tillerson added the situation had not dramatically changed over the last few days, and that Americans "should sleep well at night". China has urged calm, describing the situation as "complex and sensitive". Anthony Zurcher, BBC senior North America reporter As Donald Trump made his "fire and fury" threat against North Korea, the lone camera in the room zoomed in for a tight shot. It would have been telling to see the effect those words had on his advisers. Did they nod knowingly or look surprised? Was this part of the plan or an off-the-cuff presidential remark they'd have to clean up? A day later and thousands of miles away, Rex Tillerson had out his mop and broom. The secretary of state said Mr Trump was merely reasserting that the US would defend itself if attacked, using language North Korea would understand. That's not exactly what the president said, however. He warned of retribution if Kim Jong-un continued to make

Summary: US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has told North Korea to avoid actions that could usher in the "end of its regime and the destruction of its people".


But on closer inspection, it turns out the Barcelona striker has not swapped La Liga for the League of Ireland. It is in fact 16-year-old Barry Cotter, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the Brazil World Cup star. While Neymar will line-up in the Champions League, former Avenue United and Ennis Town forward Cotter will play in the under-17 National League after signing for Limerick. But he shares his doppelganger's confidence telling the club website: "I'm looking to score at least one or two goals in each game for the rest of the season."

Summary: On first glance it looks like Limerick have pulled off the transfer of the century and signed Barcelona striker Neymar.


Shamas Ali, 47, forced the youngster to massage him and touch his legs before carrying out sex acts. Ali had denied the indecency offence committed at houses in Dunfermline but was found guilty by a majority verdict at the High Court in Edinburgh. He was found guilty of abusing the girl when she was aged between seven and 11, up to August 2003. The victim, now aged 22, gave evidence against Ali, who is from Dunfermline. Defence solicitor advocate John Scott QC asked that Ali's bail be continued after the verdict. He said Ali had no criminal record of any significance and no breaches of bail. Mr Scott said: "Whilst a custodial sentence is all but inevitable, there is no reason to think he would fail to comply with bail conditions." The judge told Ali: "You have been convicted of a serious sexual offence." Lady Wise said she was prepared to continue his bail while a background report was prepared ahead of sentencing next month. But she told Ali: "You should not be under any illusion that says anything about the ultimate disposal." Ali was placed on the sex offenders' register.

Summary: A Fife businessman is facing a jail sentence after being convicted of abusing a primary school girl.


All of the managerial movements for October will appear below, followed by the full list of each club, league-by-league. To read the list for September, visit the ins and outs page.

Summary: BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs as well as listing all the current bosses in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, English Football League and National League.


The Team GB pair, who boast 10 Olympic golds between them, tied the knot on Saturday. Announcing the news, Kenny, 28, tweeted a snap of his new wife in bed saying, "Good morning Mrs Kenny." Trott's father added: "So pleased to announce that my darling daughter @LauraTrott31 married @JasonKenny107 yesterday." Kenny's image of his new wife pictured her in bed with their two dogs, Sprolo and Pringle, at her feet. She posted on Instagram: "The happiest day of my life. With all my family and close friends I married my best friend." "We had the most amazing day and I'm so pleased to finally be able [to] call Jason my Husband". The pair, who live in a cottage just outside Knutsford, Cheshire, turned down an offer to have the wedding featured in a magazine and managed to keep the details a secret from the press until it had happened. Mrs Kenny's father tweeted his congratulations with two pictures of the happy couple outside St Alban & St Paul Church in Macclesfield. The bride's sister Emma, who was maid of honour at the ceremony, tweeted a picture of Mrs Kenny in her dress and said: "Couldn't have asked for a better day for my baby sister. #TrottKennyWedding". Friend and fellow cyclist Dani King, who won gold with the 24-year-old in the women's team pursuit at London 2012, was among the bridesmaids. She retweeted a photograph from the father-of-the-bride, adding: "And what a day it was too", next to a red love heart and the hashtag #mrandmrskenny. Another teammate from Trott's world record-breaking team which won pursuit gold at Rio 2016, Joanna Rowsell Shand, said the images were "beautiful photos". The couple asked guests to donate to Dementia UK. The reception was held at the Hilltop Country House, near Prestbury Village in Cheshire. In a Facebook post, the venue said: "While the whole country was talking about the Bake Off tent, Laura Trott &Jason Kenny were sharing their first dance in ours." Laura, whose hometown is Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, is a four-time Olympic champion after retaining the team pursuit and women's omnium titles in Rio that she won at London 2012. Jason has seven Olympic track sprint medals to his name - including six golds - making him the holder of the most titles for a Briton alongside former team-mate Sir Chris Hoy. The relationship between the pair began during the build-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Trott has said "it wasn't love at first sight" when she first met Kenny, who she said never spoke to her in training. Kenny said in response that he "never said hello to anyone" and he could not help being "grumpy". Kenny's mother Lorraine has said the first time she "knew something was happening between the two of them was when Jason phoned me up and said, 'I'm bringing Trotty home for a bacon butty.'" "We liked her from the off," she said. The Bolton cyclist popped the question while sitting on the sofa watching an episode of EastEnders in 2014.

Summary: Cycling's golden couple, Laura Trott and Jason Kenny, have got married in a private ceremony in Cheshire.


David Warner and Steve Smith both hit centuries as Australia reached 371-6 in their 50 overs at Kingsmead. But an unbroken seventh-wicket stand of 107 by David Miller (118 not out) and Andile Phehlukwayo (42 not out) saw the Proteas home with four balls to spare. South Africa now have an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Their 372-6 eclipsed India's score of 362-1 - also against Australia - in 2013. The highest successful one-day international run chase was also made by South Africa, who hit 438-9 - against Australia - in Johannesburg in 2006. Eight of the top 10 successful ODI run chases have now been achieved against Australia. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: South Africa completed the second-highest run chase in one-day international history as they beat Australia by four wickets in Durban.


The scientists found 37 different viruses they believe have the potential to spread across the globe. All of them have shown the ability to spread between people, but have not so far caused a major epidemic. The Mers coronavirus, relatives of the Ebola virus, and several mosquito-borne viruses are singled out by the study. Researchers said these viruses had all caused disease outbreaks in the past and were the cause of "greatest concern". The method the team used to identify the most dangerous viruses has already predicted the threat of both the Ebola and Zika viruses before they emerged to cause major epidemics. These infections are all zoonotic - meaning that they mostly affect animals at present. However, scientists fear they could pose a major threat to human health if they become able to spread more easily between people. The research says surveillance of these viruses should be stepped up to avoid major public health crises, such as that seen in west Africa during the recent Ebola outbreak. Prof Mark Woolhouse, one of the lead authors of the study, said: "Monitoring these infections should be prioritised because relatively minor changes in their ecology could lead to major changes in the threat they pose to public health." A pandemic is generally defined as an epidemic that occurs over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries, and affecting a large number of people. One of the most devastating pandemics was the Black Death, which killed an estimated 50 million people in 1350. Other more recent pandemics include HIV and the H1N1 flu virus outbreaks in 1918 and 2009. The Edinburgh study was published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Summary: Experts at the University of Edinburgh have pinpointed more than 30 infections that are likely candidates for the next major pandemic.


For many pundits the move comes as a surprise, because M-Pesa has been a huge success in other African states - especially in Kenya where it was launched in 2007. The service allows people without bank accounts to transfer money quickly, easily and safely using their mobile phones. According to a World Bank report, only 12% of Africans with bank accounts use mobile money services. However, this is not the case in South Africa. Mobile phone usage is high - nine in 10 South Africans own a mobile phone - and a third of these are smartphones, according to figures from the Pew Research Center. Yet South Africa has the most technologically advanced, financially liquid and accessible banking system on the continent. About 75% of adults in the country have bank accounts, a survey done by technology research body FinMark shows. In a statement, Vodacom Chief Executive Shameel Joosub said the success of M-Pesa in South Africa hinged on "achieving a critical mass of users". But Vodacom has struggled to find the customers. That is the problem. M-Pesa was launched in South Africa in 2010, perhaps with the hope of capturing the energy and excitement of a nation hosting the football World Cup. Trading on its position as the leading mobile operator in the country, Vodacom thought it could build an M-Pesa customer base of 10 million in three years. However, six years on the service only has 76,000 active users in South Africa, although many more have been registered. M-Pesa: The mobile wallet Source: Vodacom Jambo pesa! (Hello, money! in Swahili) A few reasons have been cited for its failure. Vodacom had to partner with a bank to provide the financial service on its platform. Nedbank was its choice - and although it is one of the largest banks in South Africa, the perception is that it caters for middle-class and high-income earners. These customers already have an array of banking services and platforms through which to conduct their business. South Africa is also a country where banks have actually made significant inroads in both urban and rural areas. Though untested, it is said that there is a bank, branch or ATM within a 20km (12-mile) radius in any urban or rural settlement. So the challenge in South Africa is not about access. Rather it is the ability to use various technologies to support how people save, spend and invest their money. In this regard, banks in the country are focused on developing new financial products that will enhance savings schemes and pension funds. Mobile phone operators, on the other hand, are working towards opening more secure platforms - for instance linking banks, hospitals, retailers, insurers, municipalities and revenue services. There is definitely still a case to be made for getting the unbanked population to open up accounts. And statistics show this is the trend. A 2015 KPMG report revealed that South African banks are growing at an annual rate of 7% and to date the industry has assets worth $361bn (Â£250bn). The prospects for financial services are good. Vodacom remains

Summary: South Africa's largest mobile phone operator Vodacom has announced it will be scrapping its M-Pesa mobile money transfer system in Africa's second-biggest economy.


Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras came to power on a wave of public anger over austerity measures, and he is urging the Greek people to vote against austerity once more in a snap referendum on the country's debt crisis to be held on Sunday. Meanwhile tens of thousands of people took part in anti-austerity demonstrations across the UK in June despite the government's insistence that austerity measures are vital to cutting the deficit. Many countries decided to cut spending and put up taxes to deal with the fallout from the 2008 financial crisis. Were they right? Has austerity worked? Four experts offer their assessment. Former BBC economics editor Stephanie Flanders is now chief market strategist for JP Morgan Asset Management. "In 2009 we suddenly found ourselves in a much steeper recession than people thought, and the impact was suddenly very clear on the public finances. It pushed up budget deficits all over the world - particularly in the UK - by tens of billions. "No one was making any money or paying any tax, meanwhile the unemployment numbers were going up quite quickly and that was pushing up costs. There was a moment leading up to the G20 summit in London in 2009 where leaders said 'we've got to have a global co-ordinated stimulus'. "They were all on one side saying, 'we've got to not worry too much about borrowing going up, because governments are the only ones who can afford to do this at a time when households and companies are also cutting back'. "[As a result] you saw the start of a recovery in most countries, and at the same time these horrendous borrowing numbers were coming in which we hadn't ever seen in peace time. And there were mutterings: 'Hang on, we're going to face an awful lot of pain to get that down, shouldn't we start doing that now?'. "So they faced that dilemma: 'we've saved the economy, how quickly do we start to raise taxes again and cut spending to get our public finances in order and how quickly can we afford to do that without hurting this still fragile recovery?' "If you think the economy is going to carry on growing, then you want to take a bit of that growth and start to put it back into the government coffers. "You want to have taxes going up, certainly some plans to rein in spending, but of course the contrary argument is you can't assume that growth, because some of it is coming from what you're doing to prop up the economy. "Unless you know that there's going to be other demand out there to make up the gap, you might face the economy slipping back into recession and then the borrowing is going be even worse. "If the international lenders start to worry about whether you're going to pay it back, they start to charge you more interest, and if they charge you more interest, then your interest rates of course go up, and that pushes up your borrowing as well - you might be

Summary: At the heart of the current Greek debt crisis is an old debate - is it better to cut spending and raise taxes in an economic downturn, or spend your way out of it?


The Pope appealed to Catholics and Lutherans to "mend" history and look with honesty at the past, "recognising error and seeking forgiveness". By tradition, on 31 October 1517 the German theologian Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of a church. The papal visit kicks off a year of events to mark the quincentenary. Pope Francis and Lutheran leaders presided over an ecumenical prayer service in Lund cathedral in southern Sweden on Monday. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church praised the Reformation for helping to give greater centrality to scripture in the church's life. Luther's pamphlet attacked excesses and abuses within the church, and his actions and writings were hugely significant in the schism which developed in Western Christianity, which became known as the Reformation. Luther was subsequently excommunicated, but his teachings spread throughout northern Europe. Decades of religious wars in Europe followed. The Church of Sweden is part of the Lutheran branch of Protestantism, though the country is largely secular. In a joint statement, the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation said that both partners "are no longer strangers" and that their joint goal was to bring members of the two churches together at the Eucharistic table. Pope Francis has previously praised Luther for his fight against corruption and greed in the church of the time. He has also criticised his own church, calling on it to shun greed.

Summary: Pope Francis has taken part in events to commemorate the anniversary of the Protestant Reformation during his trip to Sweden.


The Scottish government is to change the law to make sure children spend a minimum of 25 hours a week in class. It follows rows over attempts by some councils to reduce the length of the school week to help balance their books. Nobody in the mainstream has seriously argued that a cut in the school week would actually help improve children's attainment. Councils which have looked at the idea would argue they have done so out of financial necessity. Their argument has, essentially, been that a cut in the school week for some is a "least worst option". When West Dunbartonshire advanced the idea earlier this year, they argued that the cut would affect things such as assemblies and "golden time" - not actual teaching time in the classroom. The savings come, for instance, by reducing the number of hours when the building itself is open. Parents have often reacted angrily to the proposals though. Quite apart from any concern they may have about their children's education suffering, some would face practical problems with childcare. With local government funding tight, the problem comes with the amount of flexibility councils have to find the best ways to balance their books. Education in Scotland is, essentially, a national service which councils are entrusted to deliver. There are many nationally set rules and guidelines. For instance, teachers' pay and conditions are standardised across Scotland and there are already minimum requirements on the number of days when schools have to be opened. Councils get the bulk of their money from the Scottish government and the latest funding deal commits councils to maintaining the number of teachers - even though some had argued that was not necessarily the best use of their resources. Councils are under a legal obligation to balance their books. If one potential option for savings is closed, inevitably, it could lead to greater pressure on another service. Local government organisation Cosla is also angry about the government's announcement, claiming there had been a lack of consultation. Some in local government argue councils need greater financial freedom to be able to properly respond to local needs. They see the current financial settlement as something of a straightjacket because they have little real control over the overall size of their budget. A report in the next few weeks by a commission set up by the Scottish government and Cosla will outline various alternatives to the council tax - the tax which typically raises around 15p of every pound councils spend. In some council chambers, there will be disappointment if the debate is not widened to also look at whether councils should be less dependent on central government for cash and have more options on how to raise money locally.

Summary: The reaction by some in local government to moves to stop the length of the primary school week being cut is, ultimately, more about money than education.


Liverpool-born Andrew Goodall has worked in the NHS for 23 years and is the ex-chief executive of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. He succeeds David Sissling, who was appointed chief executive of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust earlier this year. Dr Goodall said he was privileged to have been offered the post. The Welsh government said Dr Goodall had worked in Wales for most of his life, having moved to the country at a young age. He has a law degree from Essex University and a Ph.D in health service management from Cardiff Business School. He became Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's chief executive in June 2009, and has led a number of national programmes and initiatives. Most recently he has supported a ministerial review into the handling of complaints which is due to report shortly. He said: "I, of course, understand the pressures and expectations that the NHS faces, but also know that we have the responsibility and opportunity to make the necessary changes, including how we balance delivering our services with focusing on improving the long-term health of the Welsh population." Dr Goodall will head the Welsh government's Department for Health and Social Services in addition to being chief executive of NHS Wales.

Summary: A former health board chief has been appointed the new head of the NHS in Wales.


Paul Hurst's side lifted themselves six points clear of fourth-bottom Port Vale, who have two games left but a goal difference 11 inferior to Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury started brightly with an inviting cross from Joe Riley drifting just wide before Stefan Payne's low shot was turned wide by goalkeeper Christian Walton. Will Atkinson's header was comfortably gathered by home goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler as Southend started to carry more of a threat and then Ryan Leonard's shot was deflected narrowly wide by Brown. Nile Ranger went close twice at the start of the second half for Southend, who remain a point outside the play-off places, and then Simon Cox saw a shot pushed away by Leutwiler. Shrewsbury, up to 18th in the table, grabbed the winner in the 64th minute when left back Brown headed in a corner from Shaun Whalley to spark jubilant scenes at the final whistle at the Greenhous Meadow. Match report supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Shrewsbury Town 1, Southend United 0. Second Half ends, Shrewsbury Town 1, Southend United 0. Attempt saved. Jason Demetriou (Southend United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Corner, Shrewsbury Town. Conceded by John White. Corner, Shrewsbury Town. Conceded by John White. Foul by Jermaine McGlashan (Southend United). Aristote Nsiala (Shrewsbury Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Jayson Leutwiler (Shrewsbury Town) is shown the yellow card. Corner, Southend United. Conceded by Junior Brown. Attempt blocked. Bryn Morris (Shrewsbury Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Attempt saved. Theo Robinson (Southend United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Substitution, Shrewsbury Town. Gary Deegan replaces Ryan Yates. Substitution, Shrewsbury Town. Stephen Humphrys replaces Alex Rodman. Corner, Southend United. Conceded by Mat Sadler. Jason Demetriou (Southend United) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Junior Brown (Shrewsbury Town). Foul by Marc-Antoine Fortuné (Southend United). Junior Brown (Shrewsbury Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Substitution, Southend United. Marc-Antoine Fortuné replaces Michael Timlin. Substitution, Southend United. Theo Robinson replaces Nile Ranger. Attempt missed. Jermaine McGlashan (Southend United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Corner, Southend United. Conceded by Junior Brown. Substitution, Southend United. Jermaine McGlashan replaces Stephen McLaughlin. Goal! Shrewsbury Town 1, Southend United 0. Junior Brown (Shrewsbury Town) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Shaun Whalley with a cross following a corner. Corner, Shrewsbury Town. Conceded by John White. Nile Ranger (Southend United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Bryn Morris (Shrewsbury Town). Attempt missed. Michael Timlin (Southend United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Nile Ranger (Southend United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Mat Sadler (Shrewsbury Town). Attempt saved. Simon Cox (Southend United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Foul by

Summary: Junior Brown headed the winner as Shrewsbury moved to the brink of League One safety with a victory over Southend.


It follows a refusal by ministers to underwrite the Ebbw Vale project. The Heads of The Valleys Development Company said it has put forward two alternative options with revised commercial terms for its backers Aviva and two local councils. Ministers were asked to provide a 100% guarantee but rejected it as too risky. The Heads of The Valleys Development Company, behind the project, said it had put forward two alternative options with revised commercial terms. "These alternative arrangements will reflect a more balanced financial support package for both the public and private investment parties," said chief executive Michael Carrick, who added private financiers would take a share of the risk. So a guarantee by Welsh Government could be less than 80% of the project compared to the 100% that was rejected on Wednesday. He said no public money would be tied up underwriting the circuit while it was being built. In the worst scenario afterwards, the Welsh Government would own the land and the assets. Mr Carrick said the deal was already there with leases, construction contracts and guarantee agreements "ready to go". "This is a small nuance on an existing deal that we can look to put in place relatively quickly," he told BBC Wales. "There are challenges around internal and government approvals to a structure like this - it's not something we can do imminently. We're not looking months but four, five or six weeks to be able to do this." The race track and related developments aims to eventually create 6,000 jobs. On Wednesday, Economy Minister Edwina Hart said there was a "significant question around the viability of the project" and an "unacceptable risk" to the government underwriting the entire project. Mrs Hart said she had "reluctantly come to the conclusion" not to proceed with the guarantee after legal advice. The Welsh Government has already in effect spent around £9m in supporting the development, which Mrs Hart said had not been wasted, and included feasibility studies. The minister said she "did not want to close the door to it all, just close the door on this stage of it". The stumbling block came when ministers were asked to underwrite the whole of the private sector investment. First Minister Carwyn Jones said the problem emerged in the "last few days" and they could not take on board an enormous risk to taxpayers. "It would mean effectively a bill of £100 for every man, woman and child if things went wrong," he told BBC Wales. "Any rational government is going to ensure there is not an unacceptable risk to the people of Wales." All sides seem to still want to make this happen, as part of regenerating the area. Earlier in the day, Circuit of Wales said it would continue working with Welsh Government, local authorities and Aviva investors to take the project forward in a way that is acceptable to all sides. Blaenau Gwent Nick Smith MP said there had been major difficulties since the project was first unveiled past four and a half years ago but he still hoped

Summary: The team behind the £357m Circuit of Wales has said it hopes to have a new deal agreed to allow the project to go ahead within six to eight weeks.


Media playback is unsupported on your device 29 July 2015 Last updated at 16:18 BST Zion Harvey described waking up with new hands as "weird at first, but then good.'" He lost his limbs due to a severe infection when he was two-years-old. Zion had told his doctors and his mother that more than anything he wanted to be able to play on the jungle gym and throw a ball. Four teams of surgeons worked over 11 hours to complete the complicated operation.

Summary: An eight-year-old boy in America has become the youngest person to get a double hand transplant.