Jamieson, who lost his place to on-loan Rangers 20-year-old Liam Kelly, had been sent out on loan to junior outfit Bo'ness United earlier this month. He would become Accies' third goalkeeping addition of the summer. Gary Woods was signed permanently from Leyton Orient and Remi Matthews on loan from Norwich City. The Premiership club lost Michael McGovern to Norwich this summer after his Euro 2016 displays for Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Jon McCracken followed him from New Douglas Park to Carrow Road earlier this month. Jamieson had made 101 appearances for Livingston, 16 while they were in the Championship last season.

Summary: Goalkeeper Darren Jamieson has been released by Livingston, with the League One club saying that the 25-year-old is to join Hamilton Academical.


The industry lobby group the British Retail Consortium and KPMG said sales had risen 5.6% since April 2016 - up from a fall of 1% in March. Food spending accounted for most of the growth, but shoppers were more cautious about other items. The BRC said consumer spending would slow as inflation climbed. Chief executive Helen Dickinson OBE said: "The positive distortion from the timing of Easter was largely responsible for the month's growth and looking to the longer-term signs of a slowdown, the outlook isn't as rosy." According to the research, sales of food and drink soared over the long Easter weekend boosting total spending. Over the three months to April, total food sales increased by 3.6% - much faster than the 12-month average of 2% growth, it found. However, quarterly sales of non-food items grew more slowly at 0.7%. Exceptions included sales of children's clothes and toys and furniture, although researchers said these rises were seasonal. According to official statistics, UK retail sales posted their biggest quarterly fall in seven years in March, as the prices of everyday goods continued to climb. The value of the pound has slumped by around 14% against the dollar since the EU referendum last June, pushing up the price of imported goods. This threatens to derail a consumer spending boom that has underpinned economic growth since the referendum. Ms Dickinson said: "Although today's figures do indicate that consumers are still willing to spend, with a cocktail of rising costs and slowing wage growth as the backdrop, conditions for consumers will get tougher."

Summary: Retail sales jumped in April thanks to higher spending over Easter, although tougher times may be ahead, a survey has found.


The survey of more than 1,600 business leaders also found nearly 10% said some staff had quit for the same reason. Government policy "should evolve to help as many parents as possible stay in the workplace," the BCC urged. The government said it was doing "more than ever before to support families". Under current measures, every three- and four-year-old in Britain is entitled to up to 15 hours of free early education and childcare per week. From 2017, this entitlement will be doubled to 30 hours a week. Those surveyed said they would welcome further support. The BCC carried out the survey in conjunction with Middlesex University researchers. One third of those questioned said the availability of childcare was a "key issue in recruiting and retaining staff". Some 12% said their employees' productivity had fallen because of the cost of childcare, and a further 8% said staff changed roles within their business as a result of the same issue. Although almost 40% of the businesses surveyed said the government plans to double free childcare in 2017 would help, the BCC said it was calling on ministers to do more, including considering offering universal childcare until a child started school. Adam Marshall, director general of the BCC, said the government should consider the childcare system as part of Britain's core business infrastructure - "in the same way that it thinks of energy, transport, or broadband". A Department for Education spokesman said that in England, from September, parents would have up to 30 hours of childcare a week for three- and four-year-olds, "helping to remove the barriers that can stop them from working". "It is backed up by a record Â£6bn per year investment in childcare by the end of the Parliament, as well as introducing tax-free childcare worth up to Â£2,000 per child per year."

Summary: More than one in four UK business leaders say employees have cut their hours because of the "high cost of childcare", a report from the British Chambers of Commerce says.


The 79-year-old died at Ashworth Hospital, a secure psychiatric unit in Merseyside where he had been detained since 1985. Brady, who was jailed in 1966, buried four of his victims in graves on Saddleworth Moor, Greater Manchester. One victim's brother said Brady's death would not end their "nightmare". A Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust spokesman said Brady had died at 18:03 BST on Monday. Brady, who was born in Glasgow but later moved to Manchester, was jailed at Chester Assizes 51 years ago for the murders of John Kilbride, aged 12, Lesley Ann Downey, 10, and Edward Evans, 17. In 1985 he also admitted to the murders of Pauline Reade, 16, and Keith Bennett, who was 12. The children had been abducted by Brady and his lover Hindley, who died in prison in 2002, between 1963 and 1965. Brady never revealed where Keith's remains were buried. The boy's mother Winnie Johnson, who died in 2012, had repeatedly pleaded for Brady to do so. Brady and Hindley were caught when her brother-in-law David Smith, who was a petty criminal, phoned the police after seeing Brady abuse and strangle Edward Evans. The officers caught Brady and Hindley at home, retrieving Edward's body from the bedroom, along with Brady's library of volumes on perversion and sadism. Martin Bottomley, the head of Greater Manchester Police's cold case unit, said the force would never give up the search for Keith and Brady's death did "not change that". He said: "Our aim, as it always has been, is to find where Keith is buried and give closure to his surviving family members so they can give Keith the proper burial they so desperately want. "Whilst we are not actively searching Saddleworth Moor, we will act on credible and actionable information that will help lead us to him." Brady's lawyer Robin Makin told BBC Radio 4's Today programme he was with his client in hospital less than two hours before his death. "I got a call that he wanted to see me - he was obviously well aware that his death was imminent," he said. He described the encounter as "quite a moving sort of situation", where the pair discussed Brady's legal affairs and funeral arrangements. He said the whereabouts of the remains of Keith Bennett did not come up in conversation. "I would be very surprised if he really had information that was useful. "He did go to the Moors a long time ago and I suspect that if there had been information for him that he could have provided, he would have provided it then." Describing coverage of the search for Keith's body as a "frenzy", he said: "I would very much hope that the remains can be found, but unfortunately I haven't got any information that's going to assist." Keith's brother Alan runs a website, Searching for Keith, in an ongoing attempt to locate his body. John Kilbride's brother, Terry, told the Sun newspaper: "It's been years and years of anguish and pain for us and the families of the victims. "He's dead but we will

Summary: Moors Murderer Ian Brady, who tortured and killed five children with Myra Hindley in crimes that shocked the nation, has died.


West Midlands Ambulance Service said it was called to Symonds Yat at 14:45 GMT on Friday where a three hour rescue operation took place. The ambulance service said it was fortunate the man's fall was broken by some bracken. The man, who is in his twenties, was flown to Hereford County Hospital for treatment on a broken leg and his back.

Summary: A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling 25m (82ft) from the top of a rock face in Herefordshire.


Normally, clocks are put forward an hour on the last Sunday in March, and then put back an hour on the last Sunday in October. In 2016, summer time will last from 27 March to 30 October. During that time, we move our clocks forward by an hour - so, if you normally get up at 8am, it will feel like 7am. The change is called 'daylight saving', and the idea is to make the most of natural daylight, by arranging for the hours of the day when we do the most things to happen when it's light. Starting the day earlier means that mornings are darker, but it stays light for longer in the evenings. It was first done in the UK in 1916 - 100 years ago - during the First World War. The aim was to save fuel, and give people more time to work in the fields. Now, some people think that we should have British Summer Time all year round.

Summary: At 1am on Easter Sunday, the clocks moved forward by one hour, marking the start of British Summer Time.


The UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum on 23 June. A spokesperson from CoDA confirmed that Citywing's proposed new service had become "commercially difficult" since the vote. Discussions will now take place between the airport and other potential carriers. The flight was originally announced by the Isle of Man-based regional carrier Citywing in March 2015. It was due to begin its new service in October but was delayed on numerous occasions. The proposed new route was to be part funded by the Governments Regional Air Connectivity Fund. Citywing has not yet issued the BBC with a statement, but a spokesperson from CoDA confirmed the loss on Friday. "The impact of the referendum vote in favour of Brexit has led to significant devaluation in the pound sterling, given that the airline industry operates in Euro and Dollars, the economics of the route deteriorated to a position which has made the operation of this route commercially difficult." The spokesperson added that while this was "clearly disappointing news for the Airport and for the passengers", it remained optimistic in future efforts to secure the route. In August, Ryanair announced it would be reducing its service to London Stansted.

Summary: A proposed new flight from City of Derry Airport (CoDA) to Dublin has been cancelled as a result of the Brexit vote.


Media playback is not supported on this device The men's team set an Olympic record with a shock victory against world champions New Zealand. "There's no better way to win: beating the world champions; setting the Olympic record and getting the gold medals," said the Scot. Sir Chris Hoy praised his "phenomenal" performance when it mattered most. It was Britain's fourth gold at Rio 2016, taking their overall medal tally to 16 as Skinner reflected on the first gold for a Scottish competitor. "We felt we were getting there but always felt we were on the back foot," he said. "In the last few World Championships we haven't managed to string it together and, to be honest, if we made the [Olympic] final then we'd have been very happy with that. "So, for it all to come together as well as it has done is just amazing. I looked at the bookies the other day and it was like 14-1 for us to win! To set two Olympic records is fantastic - so, over the moon!" Skinner said the legacy of the Rio Games should be improving facilities in order to produce more talent in Scotland. "Scotland used to have one velodrome which was outdoors and was the equivalent of all the Scottish swimmers training in one outdoor pool," he added. "It's great to see investment in the facilities and it'd be great if Edinburgh City Council could build us an indoor velodrome but I know they're committed to an outdoor one. "It [cycling] seems to be something Scotland gets relative success from; with more investment in facilities then the names will come through." Sir Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic cycling champion: "I was looking at a picture earlier on that someone had posted on Twitter that had been taken about 12 or 13 years ago from Meadowbank. It was me holding him [Callum Skinner] up for a standing start; and he had little stick legs and he was only about 12 at that point. "It just brought it home how far he's come from being that young lad training at Meadowbank, where I started, and so many of the Scottish riders started there. "The way he dealt with that pressure tonight, he knew it was all on his shoulders because he had the fastest man in the world going off the first lap and the fastest man in the world off the second lap. "It was all on his shoulders and he was so calm - just phenomenal. And to finish with an Olympic record on top of the gold medal: amazing. "For people who don't watch track cycling within that four-year period and then watch it at the Olympic Games, they may be forgiven for thinking this was just another medal for the Team GB who always seem to win gold medals. "But this was one of the least predicted ones; they haven't won a medal at world level in the past six years. "There wasn't a massive expectation but in the last six months in training they've really stepped it

Summary: Callum Skinner is "over the moon" after securing gold for Team GB in the men's team sprint - and joked about their 14-1 odds with the bookmakers.


The Brexit negotiations with the EU were due to start on 19 June but Moody's said the fact that the Conservatives had lost their majority would delay the start of the talks. It will "complicate and probably delay Brexit negotiations", it warned. Moody's said the election result could put pressure on the public finances. The "inconclusive" outcome of the general election may mean the government placed less priority on cutting the budget deficit, the agency said. This would be negative for the UK's credit rating and make it more expensive for the country to borrow money. As a result, Moody's said it expected fiscal risks to increase because in its view the budget deficit will increase both this year and next. "The election outcome, with significant gains for the Labour Party, which had campaigned for increased public spending, will likely be seen as a 'vote against austerity', it added. "The public debt ratio will rise further and for longer than we had expected, placing the UK among the few highly rated European sovereigns whose public debt is still rising." However, Moody's said the election result suggested an "electoral shift" away from the "hard Brexit" that Prime Minister Theresa May had ostensibly sought. As a result, Moody's said the government may now consider "softer" Brexit options, which would be positive for the country's credit rating. Earlier, Brexit Secretary David Davis told Sky News that negotiations on leaving the EU would begin next week. but not necessarily on 19 June. "My permanent secretary is actually in Brussels today talking to them about the details," he said. "It may not be on the Monday because we also have got the Queen's Speech that week and I will have to speak in that, and so on." Meanwhile, S&P Global Ratings released a note saying the outcome of the snap election and the hung parliament should have no immediate impact on the UK's rating. "Our ratings on the UK already take into account a less predictable policy framework following the vote to leave the EU in June 2016," it said. It also said it believed the lack of an overall majority for any one part was likely to delay Brexit negotiations. "We do not exclude the possibility of another snap election." Separately, S&P economist Jean-Michel Six said: "In terms of the [UK's] outlook for growth, it's clear that things are not going in the right direction." "This latest bit of instability can only weaken the business environment and consumer confidence," he said. S&P said the UK's outlook remained negative. Moody's rates the UK as Aa1 negative - one notch above the other two big agencies, S&P and Fitch.

Summary: The UK general election result could delay Brexit talks and be negative for the economy, credit ratings agencies Moody's and S&P have warned.


The MP, who has represented Chichester in Sussex since 1997, said at the age of 60 it was time to do other things but he was committed to public service. Mr Tyrie, who worked for BP before entering politics, has led the Treasury committee since 2010. Veteran Tory MP Sir Alan Haselhurst is also quitting after 40 years. Sir Alan, who has held the Essex seat of Saffron Walden since 1977, initially intended to contest the seat again on 8 June. But, in a statement on Tuesday, the 79-year old said he had changed his mind after consulting with his family and close friends. "When I heard the prime minister's announcement of an early general election I reacted enthusiastically with my only thought being to play my part in strengthening the position of the Conservative Party in Parliament," he said. "I feel now that my initial instinctive response was premature... "Whilst I have no doubt as to my capacity and commitment to carry out my representative duties I have begun to recognize that it might test the friendship and goodwill of so many people whose support I have enjoyed if I sought to do so for a further five years." Sir Alan, who was first elected to Parliament in 1970 for Middleton and Prestwich and was deputy Commons speaker between 1997 and 2010, has faced opposition to his candidacy from within his local party. In his resignation letter, Mr Tyrie - who opposed Brexit - said he was proud of his contribution to strengthening the select committee system and making Parliament more relevant. Known for his forensic, and at times, acerbic style, Mr Tyrie clashed with then Prime Minister David Cameron on several occasions in his capacity as chairman of the liaison committee of senior backbenchers. He also served as chairman of the all-party parliamentary group on extraordinary rendition, in addition to his Treasury committee duties. "I remain deeply committed to public service," he said. "I am determined, and hopefully young enough, to contribute in other ways in the years ahead."

Summary: Conservative MP Andrew Tyrie, who chairs the powerful Treasury Select Committee, is to stand down from Parliament at the general election.


Aberdeen engineer Sean Sangerman, 25, caught the incident on his dash cam on the B9119 near Garlogie on Monday morning. It showed the oncoming vehicle - believed to be a dark blue Nissan Qashqai - with only a small circle of snow cleared from the windscreen. Police Scotland has been made aware of the footage. Mr Sangerman said: "I have no idea what would cause someone to put themselves and other road users at risk in such a dangerous and reckless manner. "What they are doing is outrageously silly and dangerous - there is no way that they are able to see the road properly through a gap of that size. "They would have been driving almost blindly in conditions that were quite treacherous - snow, ice, slippy roads and so on." The number plate could not be made out in the footage. The Highway Code states that before motorists set off they must be able to see, so all snow and ice must be cleared from windows.

Summary: A motorist was filmed driving with the windscreen almost completely obscured by snow in Aberdeenshire.


The Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute says boosting the number of skilled jobs would stop the north falling further behind the south. Author Tom Hunt said manufacturing was a "good base to build on". The government said the research, commissioned by BBC Sheffield, backed the case for its Northern Powerhouse. The findings come from a review of the economies of Sheffield, Brighton and surrounding areas, and Oxfordshire. Published in the week Chancellor George Osborne will deliver his Autumn statement, and just over a month after political leaders in the Sheffield City Region put pen to paper on a devolution deal, the report for BBC Radio Sheffield lays bare the challenge facing the chancellor in kick-starting the Northern Powerhouse. The report compared areas such as employment, wages and economic output in the Sheffield City Region, Oxfordshire and the Coast to Capital (stretching from Brighton to south London) Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP). It concluded Sheffield's weaker performance since the 2008 financial crisis is an "indication that the decades-long trend of the South of England significantly to outperform the North persists". The report added: "In the context of austerity politics and the prospect of further reductions in government spending, the economy of the South of England looks set to continue significantly to outperform the North of England." Mr Hunt said the research had used economic indicators including employment and unemployment rates, weekly pay and economic output to see how the three economies performed since the global financial crisis hit in 2008. He said: "What we saw over the last 10 years is that the Sheffield City Region economy had consistently higher unemployment than the two areas in the south. "We also saw that pay on average was lower in Sheffield City Region than in the two southern regions and we saw that the economic output for the Sheffield City Region was lower throughout the whole of the last decade." He said: "One of the more surprising elements was when you look at the economic output [gross value added (GVA)] of Sheffield City Region. "This is an economy which contributes £30bn to the overall UK economy a year, but when you break that down into economic output per person Sheffield City Region comes out 38th out of 39 regions in England. "The figure per person is around £17,000 a head - only Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have a lower figure." He said he one of the main reasons for the low GVA was the number of people in Sheffield employed in low wage and low skilled employment, such as retail, hotels and the restaurant sector. "Those areas in the south have seen the percentage of people working in that sector decline in the last ten years, but in Sheffield City Region they have stayed flat," he said. "Since 2012 when the economic recovery began to take place most new jobs in Sheffield City Region have been in that retail, hotels and restaurant sector, so what we need in Sheffield City Region are jobs in the higher value sectors such as finance, such as professional

Summary: An increase in manufacturing jobs in the Sheffield City Region could help close the economic gap between northern and southern regions, a report says.


The member for Hollinwood replaces Jim McMahon who won the Oldham West and Royton by-election last month. Cllr Stretton, who has served as deputy leader since 2014, was chosen over Cllr Arooj Shah, who represents St Mary's ward. She was elected in 2010 and is chair of the health and well being committee.

Summary: Oldham Council will be led by a woman for the first time in its history, after Jean Stretton was selected by Labour councillors.


Friday marks 12 year since 52 people died and hundreds were injured when four suicide bombers attacked the city's transport system in 2005. Sadiq Khan said Londoners "always pull together" in light of recent attacks in London Bridge, Westminster and Finsbury Park. A wreath-laying ceremony took place earlier in honour of the victims. "As well as grieving those we have lost, we also pay tribute to the heroic efforts of our emergency services and transport colleagues on that darkest of days", Mr Khan said "Our firefighters, paramedics, police and public transport staff fought to save lives in the most horrific and harrowing of circumstances. "The way our city stood together in the aftermath of the 7/7 attacks inspired the world. "When Londoners face adversity, we always pull together." Suicide bombers Mohammed Sidique Khan, 30, Shehzad Tanweer, 22, Hasib Hussain, 18, and Jermaine Lindsay, 19, brought horror to London on July 7 2005. Travelling from Luton, they took a train to King's Cross in London, hugged and separated to carry out the atrocities. Within three minutes of 08:50 BST, Tanweer detonated his bomb at Aldgate, Khan set his device off at Edgware Road and Lindsay blew himself up between King's Cross and Russell Square. Hussain detonated his device on a bus at Tavistock Square at 09:47 BST.

Summary: The victims of the 7 July attacks will "never be forgotten", the mayor of London has said.


Ashley Talbot, 15, died at Maesteg Comprehensive School in December 2014 after a crash with a minibus driven by a teacher as the school day ended. The girl said she saw Ashley run between two buses with a friend before the collision happened. Teacher Chris Brooks was questioned by police but no action was taken. About 1,000 children were leaving the site in Bridgend county on foot, in buses or cars. On Monday, the jury was told there was regularly "major chaos" outside the school. The inquest in Aberdare heard the girl had been on a different bus waiting to leave when she saw Ashley with a single earphone in his ear. She heard three beeps from a vehicle and then saw Ashley run between the buses before colliding with the minibus. She said he was thrown onto the bonnet and landed on the floor before the wheel went over him. Mr Brooks got out of the minibus and ran to the back of it and then to the school to get help. Teachers and bus drivers attempted to give first aid. She said in a statement she had previously witnessed five near-misses when children had been moving between buses, causing cars to beep and brake. Other children gave statements saying they had been involved in near-misses but had not reported them because they did not consider them to be serious enough. Many pupils reported seeing Ashley running with his friend towards the buses on the day he died. Ashley's friend, who was injured by the minibus, said in a statement he saw it "one or two seconds" before he was hit but could not avoid it and had only heard the engines of the buses which were "quite loud". He saw Mr Brooks looking ahead and driving at around 10mph. He felt he and Ashley were to blame for the collision and they should not have been running, adding they had been taught when they were young to "stop, look and listen". He said they were both racing to get a seat at the back of the bus. Another child who was on the minibus described seeing Ashley being hit and go underneath, while another passenger described it as feeling like "driving over a speed bump". One child said in a statement that he had "nearly been knocked over twice at the same location". He said he had been crossing the road between the buses when a minibus was coming towards him but did not report it because "such occurrences happen nearly every day" A female pupil told the jury in a statement that she and a friend had nearly been knocked over by a taxi at the same location a couple of weeks before Ashley's death. However other pupils said they had not been involved in near misses, and they had received instruction on road safety when they joined the school. The inquest is continuing.

Summary: A girl who witnessed the death of a teenage boy hit by a minibus at his school has told his inquest she had previously seen five near-misses.


Researchers from Boston Children's Hospital in Massachusetts found a doubling in the odds of obesity by the time the child was three years old. The team said birth by C-section might affect bacteria in the gut, which in turn affects the way food is digested. The study looked at 1,255 pairs of mothers and children from 1999 to 2002. The mothers joined the study - published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood - before 22 weeks of pregnancy. Their babies were measured and weighed at birth and this was repeated at the age of three. About one in four of the deliveries were C-section births and the remainder were vaginal deliveries. The team found a link between body mass, skin thickness and how a child was born. They also found that mothers who delivered by C-section tended to weigh more than those delivering traditionally - something which is known to influence obesity. But the researchers said another possible explanation was the difference in the composition of gut bacteria acquired at birth between the two delivery methods. They suggested expectant mothers who choose a C-section should be made aware of the obesity risk to their babies. In the UK just over 23% of births are Caesarean. Patrick O'Brien, a spokesman for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said: "This is an interesting study, but small. It needs to be replicated in a bigger sample."

Summary: Babies who are delivered through Caesarean section are twice as likely to become obese than those born traditionally, US research suggests.


She was best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars series. Stars Wars' creator George Lucas said: "She was our great and powerful princess. She will be missed by all." "Thank you Carrie Fisher for all that you've given us," tweeted the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts. Her fellow Star Wars actor Mark Hamill called the news "downright heartbreaking," adding "Carrie was one-of-a-kind who belonged to us all - whether she liked it or not". In New York, fans Eric and Elizabeth McCabe spoke of their shock at the news. "She's a hero and will always be remembered as such," said Elizabeth McCabe. "We grew up watching Star Wars and actually she looked pretty good in the last movie. We didn't realise that her health was so bad. It's really upsetting," added Eric. Carrie Fisher's mother, the actress Debbie Reynolds, wrote on her Facebook page: "Thank you to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter. I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop." Star Wars co-star Harrison Ford described Fisher as "brilliant, original, funny and emotionally fearless". Fisher's ex-husband, singer Paul Simon added: "Yesterday was a horrible day. Carrie was a special, wonderful girl. It's too soon." Writer and actress Sharon Horgan, who cast Fisher as a cantankerous mother-in-law in the hit comedy series Catastrophe also expressed her sorrow at Fisher's death, calling her "fun, gifted, smart, kind, funny, funny, funny". Speaking to BBC Breakfast, actor Warwick Davis - who played Wicket the Ewok opposite Fisher in Return of the Jedi - called her "a funny, warm person... who was very unaffected by fame". Davis, who was just 12 when he played the role, added Fisher "had no airs and graces, I never saw her wanting to be treated like a celebrity." Fans of the actress have been sharing stories with the BBC about meeting her, including John Moore, who remembers discussing mental health problems which she has admitted suffering. "She has inspired me by teaching me that just because you're a little broken or a little different you can still be an inspiration and shine like she did. She was honest about her health issues and was just herself. "She taught me to not feel embarrassed or a lesser person just because you sometimes struggle to get through the day. Her death has hit me hard but it also makes me feel so proud to have been like her, different." The fans' princess Fisher had been on tour promoting her latest book, The Princess Diarist, when she was taken ill as her flight back from London neared Los Angeles last Friday. In a statement released on behalf of Fisher's daughter Billie Lourd, spokesman Simon Halls said: "It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8.55 (16:55 GMT) this morning [Tuesday]." The daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher made her film debut opposite Warren Beatty

Summary: The film industry and fans around the world have been paying tribute to the US actress and author Carrie Fisher, who has died aged 60 after a cardiac arrest.


The tent was still there when I left but the VIPs will not now be coming. The plan was for government officials to spend today signing a raft of documents including the key contract which guaranteed EDF a reward of high prices of Â£92.50 per MWh for the financial risk they are taking with this mammoth project. But hours after EDF's board voted to approve the Â£18bn power plant on Thursday, the government launched a further review of the project. This stunning new development came all the way from the top of government and the timing seemed calculated to cause maximum impact. EDF executives were taken completely off guard, the post-Brexit run of major investment is abruptly halted and what precious entente cordiale in Anglo-French relations there is left after the EU referendum result seems diminished. Is it a genuine pause for a new government to read the small print of a project that is two administrations old, or a signal of a potential change in policy? If so - what is plan B? The nuclear fleet is not getting any younger, renewables are not yet placed to take the strain in January when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow. If it's an attempt to get better terms it's a poker game where the stakes are very high.

Summary: Down at Hinkley Point yesterday, I watched the EDF Energy staff erect the party tent in preparation for the arrival of VIPs invited to toast the final piece in the nuclear power station puzzle.


Middlesbrough Council has secured a £3.7m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to restore the Town Hall in Corporation Road. The council is putting £4m into the scheme which will turn the premises into a visitor "heritage" attraction. Ivor Crowther, head of HLF North East, said it was a "stunning reminder" of the town's proud industrial heritage. Parts of the Grade II listed building will be opened to the public, including the Victorian courtroom, cells and fire station. The plans also include the development of a new cafe, bar, and a new community space. Work is expected to get under way in January and the Town Hall is scheduled to be closed for nearly two years, the council said. Middlesbrough's deputy mayor Dave Budd said: "The Town Hall is the jewel in Middlesbrough's crown and this project will restore it to its full majestic glory."

Summary: Plans for a £7.7m revamp of a 120-year-old council building have been given the go ahead.


Hayley Davidson had been at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh since police were called to a flat in West High Street, Buckhaven, on Sunday. A statement from the baby's family said Hayley was "a beautiful baby girl who was loved by everyone who met her". Police Scotland said: "A thorough and rigourous investigation is ongoing as officers progress with inquiries." Chf Insp Adrian Annandale added: "This is an extremely tragic and sensitive case and I'd like to reassure Hayley's family as well as the wider community that we're conducting a robust investigation and appreciate the assistance provided."

Summary: A five-month-old baby girl found in a critical condition after an incident at a Fife flat has died.


The former Greece Under-21 cap had his contract terminated by the Greek Superleague club last week. Skondras joined PAOK from Atromitos in 2013 and has made 94 appearances for the Thessaloniki-based club. But he has not played at all this season after Vladimir Ivic took over as head coach. Skondras is unlikely to receive international clearance in time to play for Hamilton in Tuesday's Scottish Premiership game against Inverness Caledonian Thistle. The defender, who has played for PAOK in the Champions League and Europa League, becomes the second player to sign for a Scottish club on Monday after leaving PAOK. Former team-mate Alexandros Tziolis, the Greece midfielder, joined Hearts until the end of the season. Accies player-manager Martin Canning is also on the look-out for a striker but says he may have to leave it late as Tuesday's 23:00 GMT transfer deadline looms. "I'm still speaking to a couple of strikers that I'd like to get in, but they will be last minute things if they end up going through," he said. However, he does not expect to be waving goodbye to top scorer Ali Crawford any time soon. The midfielder has nine goals this season but missed a glorious chance to put Hamilton in front against St Johnstone on Saturday in a game Accies went on to lose 3-0 in Perth. And his boss reckons he will need to start putting those kind of opportunities away if he wants to make a move to a bigger club. "There has been literally no-one contacting the club about Ali," said Canning. "I think his agent has asked how much we would accept for him, but that's the only question that has ever been put to us. "Hopefully that opportunity will come for Ali, but he has got to keep his head down and continue to work hard and, if you look at Saturday's game, take the chances that will put him in the spotlight. "Over the last three or four games, he's had big opportunities to score important goals and, had he done that, I'm sure we'd be sitting here with an offer in for him. "Big players take those chances and that's what kicks you on to the next level."

Summary: Greek right-back Giannis Skondras has joined Hamilton Academical until the end of the season after the 26-year-old left PAOK Salonica.


Anti-bullying charity, Bullies Out wants a true understanding of what is going on. Currently, schools must record all racist incidents but there is no legal requirement for them to record other types of bullying. The Welsh Government said it was in the process of reviewing its policy "to make sure it is as strong as possible". Bullies Out founder Linda James said: "We need to have that consistent definition of what exactly bullying is. "We know that some schools are really proactive with their anti-bullying and they deal with it - but we also hear the stories that others are not. "I think if there was some consistent reporting and recording procedure for all schools then maybe that would make it a lot easier for the schools in general." Earlier this month, the funeral of 14-year-old Nyah James from Swansea was held. Her mother, Dominique Williams claims she took her own life as a result of being bullied at school. She said: "It makes us feel terrible because we weren't there to stop it. To find out she was being bullied and going through such pain of her own and we didn't know nothing about it - that kills us every day." Ms Williams added: "We feel like we've failed her. I think to myself, did I fail her as a mum because she wasn't able to come and talk to me - thoughts like that go through your head." A South Wales Police spokesperson said officers were still investigating the matter. In Northern Ireland, legislation making it a legal requirement for schools to record all reports of bullying was given Royal Assent last year and Bullies Out wants similar legislation in Wales. Rob Williams, director of policy at the National Association of Head Teachers Cymru, said the call to record all bullying incidents was "understandable". But he warned there was a danger that more focus will be put on the recording process and "not on the effective use of the data". "Utilising the information to safeguard children is the key part here, and how this translates into positive action," he said. A Welsh Government spokesman said schools must record all racist incidents - including racial bullying, but there is no legal requirement for them to record other types of bullying. He added: "Our guidance - Respecting Others - sets out guidance and practical solutions on preventing and responding to incidents of bullying in schools. "We are in the process of reviewing this policy to make sure it is as strong as possible."

Summary: There are calls for schools in Wales to be legally required to record all incidents of bullying.


The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has written to legal representatives of most of the families after a request to David Cameron. Two sisters of one victim have rejected the offer. Thirteen people died after members of the British Army's Parachute Regiment opened fire on civil rights marchers in Londonderry on 30 January 1972. The MoD has confirmed it intends to resolve the claims as quickly as possible. It is not yet known who exactly will be compensated and by how much. The letter from the law firm Madden and Finucane, representing many of the families, asked the government what steps it was taking to "fully compensate" the families for "the loss of their loved ones, the wounding of others, and the shameful allegations which besmirched their good name for many years". In a statement an MoD spokesperson accepted that members of the armed forces had acted wrongly and that the government was "deeply sorry". The statement confirmed that compensation would be paid "where there was a legal liability to do so". • All the parents of those killed on Bloody Sunday have died • Many of those wounded are now dead • Most of the dead were young, single, with no dependents • The MoD has proposed a points system to avoid discrimination • Some families have already been compensated • One MoD letter states that previous compensation payments will be deducted from any new payment When the prime minister presented the Bloody Sunday report to parliament in June last year he apologised and said the shooting by the Army was both "unjustified and unjustifiable". Quoting those words, Madden and Finucane solicitors wrote to Mr Cameron in January of this year asking him what the government intended to do "to fully compensate their clients for the loss of their loved ones and the wounding of others". The Ministry of Defence has now written to the lawyers saying that it would like to resolve the compensation claims as quickly and efficiently as possible. In a statement to the BBC, the MoD said that it acknowledged the pain felt by the families for nearly 40 years and that members of the armed forces "acted wrongly". East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell said the prime minister had opened "what may be a pandora's box" as a result of his "desire to bring closure" through his statement last year on Bloody Sunday in the House of Commons. He said clarity was needed with regard to the MoD's response on the issue. "We need to see what the extent of that commitment is in relation to other relatives of other victims who may also feel aggrieved they haven't received adequate compensation," he added. The question of who will be compensated in relation to Bloody Sunday could be a complicated one. Some families have indicated that they are not going to seek compensation until a soldier is prosecuted. Meanwhile, Kate and Linda Nash, who are sisters of one of the victims William Nash, have described the government's offer of compensation as "repulsive" and said they would not accept payment

Summary: The government is to pay compensation to the families of those killed and wounded on Bloody Sunday.


The award being given to Prof Stephen Sparks, of the University of Bristol, is considered the "Nobel Prize of the earth sciences". Prof Sparks headed monitoring efforts when Montserrat's SoufriÃ¨re Hills volcano came to life in the 1990s. He will be awarded a medal and $250,000 at a ceremony in New York in June. Elected to the Royal Society at the age of 38, Prof Sparks is among the world's mostly highly-cited geologists. He is credited with being one of the first to apply maths and physics to the interpretation of volcanic processes and deposits in the field, bringing volcanology into the modern era. He pioneered methods for assessing the danger posed by active volcanic eruptions, helping governments to improve decisions about evacuations and rebuilding. Prof Sparks, who was born in London and raised in Chester, is a father-of two who now lives in Bristol with his wife Ann. Barry Voight, a volcanologist at Pennsylvania State University, said: "Everyone has an egotism that drives their research, but Steve never lets it get in the way of working with others. "You know he's not going to pick your brain and run off with your ideas. Instead, he will often improve on them." The Vetlesen Prize is supported by the G Unger Vetlesen Foundation and administered by Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University. Prof Stephen Sparks' career

Summary: A British geologist whose work has improved the ability to forecast deadly volcanic eruptions is to receive the 2015 Vetlesen Prize.


Media playback is not supported on this device Irishwoman Taylor, bidding to win a sixth consecutive World title, lost a split decision against France's Estelle Mossely in Kazakhstan. Taylor, 29, was given all four rounds by one judge but the other two judges handed Mossely a countback victory. The Bray fighter takes bronze but does secure Rio Olympics qualification. Taylor's domination of the 60kg division was dented last month by a unanimous points defeat by Azerbaijan's Yana Alekseevna at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Turkey. The Irish boxer hadn't lost a fight at the world championships since 2005 when she was defeated by North Korea's Kang Kum-Hui in the quarter-finals. The judging appeared decidedly confusing during Thursday's contest with Taylor given the third round on all three cards despite the Frenchwoman appearing to dominate the round. Taylor then appeared to edge the final round only for two of the judges to plump for Mossely. That left Taylor a 40-36 winner on one of the cards while the two judges that marked the contest 38-38 gave Mossely a countback victory. The Irishwoman had beaten Mossely in their three previous contests. Irish light-welterweight Kellie Harrington is through to the final of the World Championships after an emphatic semi-final victory over Canada's Sara Cali in Kazakhstan. The Dublin fighter is guaranteed at least a silver medal ahead of Friday's final against China's Wenlu Yang in the non-Olympic weight.

Summary: London 2012 gold medallist Katie Taylor suffered a second defeat in six weeks as she was beaten in the World Championship lightweight semi-finals.


Seagulls defender Shane Duffy headed in Oliver Norwood's corner against his former side to put the visitors ahead. Dale Stephens' volley after the break doubled the lead before Rovers' Sam Gallagher fired in from close range. Brighton substitute Glenn Murray chipped in to seal the win after Blackburn's Gordon Greer was sent off, before Gallagher grabbed a consolation. Murray's 13th league goal of the season and first away from home this campaign, came after Rovers goalkeeper Jason Steele dropped Lewis Dunk's shot at the striker's feet. Any chance of a comeback by the hosts had already been made more difficult at 2-1, when ex-Brighton captain Greer was shown a second yellow for a foul on Bournemouth loanee Murray 16 minutes from full-time. Gallagher smashed in his ninth Championship goal this season and second of the evening after racing clear in stoppage time, but it was too late for Owen Coyle's struggling side in front of a season-low crowd of 9,976 at Ewood Park. Rovers have now lost 11 of their 21 Championship fixtures and Cardiff's win over Wolves ensured they slipped into the relegation zone. In contrast, Brighton have been defeated in just seven of their past 68 league games in a run stretching back to May 2015, but will be replaced by Newcastle at the summit if the Magpies win at Wigan on Wednesday. Duffy, who arrived on the south coast in August, has now scored four times against Rovers this season - three of them own goals. The 24-year-old turned into his own net in a 3-0 defeat at Wigan on 13 August. Four days later Duffy scored two first-half own goals and was then sent off in stoppage time in a 2-1 loss at Cardiff - his final league match for the Lancashire club. Blackburn manager Owen Coyle told BBC Radio Lancashire: "I thought we started the game really well on the front foot against a team I would say along with Newcastle look very, very big favourites certainly for automatic promotion. "We certainly made one or two chances, but we accepted they were very dangerous on the counter-attack. At 2-1. We felt we were right back in it with a chance to turn the game on its head. "But, it's a huge turning point when Gordon picks up the second yellow card. There was certainly contact and it leaves us with 10 men against one of the most difficult sides to face. "They battled away and kept going, giving everything they could. There's plenty of heart and plenty of spirit, but we're conceding far too many goals. Brighton manager Chris Hughton told BBC Sussex: "That was closer than what we deserved and what it should have been. That's my only disappointment of the night. "But, I thought we broke really well at times and at certain stages of the game, we could have been really out of sight. "Ultimately, it's about three points and every away victory is a valued victory. No games are easy on the road so I'm delighted with the three points." Match ends, Blackburn

Summary: Brighton went top of the Championship and made it 15 games unbeaten with a win at 10-man Blackburn Rovers.


The Lesedi la Rona, almost the size of a tennis ball, was unearthed in Botswana in November. The rough diamond is 1,109 carats and believed to be more than 2.5 billion years old. It had been expected to sell for more than £52m ($70m) but the highest bid was about £45m ($61m). The auction at Sotheby's was the first time a rough diamond of such a size has gone on public sale. Why have so many huge diamonds been found recently? The auction house had called its discovery "the find of a lifetime" and earlier said that "every aspect of this auction is unprecedented". The Lesedi la Rona, which means "our light" in the Tswana language spoken in Botswana, was discovered by Lucara Diamond Corp's Karowe mine. After it failed to sell, the Canada-based company - which has retained possession of the diamond - saw its stock fall more than 14% on the Toronto Stock Exchange. According to a study by the Gemological Institute of America, the rough diamond's colour and transparency "exemplify" type IIA diamonds. Stones in this group are said to be "the most chemically pure and often show extraordinary optical transparency". In terms of its size the rough is exceeded only by the Cullinan Diamond, mined in South Africa in 1905 and presented to King Edward VII. That 3,106-carat diamond was cut into nine stones, many of which are in the British Crown Jewels.

Summary: The world's largest uncut diamond has failed to sell at a London auction after bids did not reach the minimum reserve price.


France international Sissoko, 27, did not even make the bench for Spurs' 2-1 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday. "Football is not about money," said Pochettino. "You need to show on the training ground you are better than another team-mate and you deserve to be involved." Sissoko joined Spurs on a five-year contract after they matched Everton's bid on transfer deadline day in September. He has made five starts in all competitions, plus five more appearances as a substitute. However, he has not played in the Premier League since being given a three-match ban for elbowing Bournemouth's Harry Arter on 22 October. The former Toulouse player missed the EFL Cup tie against Liverpool as well as league games against Leicester and Arsenal, but was not involved against West Ham on 19 November. "If you sign a player and you expect something and you do not find what you expect and if another deserves to be involved, like (Georges-Kevin) Nkoudou or (Vincent) Janssen - why? Because we paid money we need to put the player to play?" added Argentine Pochettino. "Of course he needs to work hard and show in the future he deserves to be involved in the team. "I need to take a decision and I believe the players that start on the bench deserve to be involved."

Summary: Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko has failed to live up to expectations following his £30m move from Newcastle, says manager Mauricio Pochettino.


Life "would be boring without gossip", he told Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev at talks in St Petersburg. The 62-year-old appeared relaxed and smiled before the television cameras. His disappearance from public view had sparked rumours that he might have fallen ill, died, been removed in a coup, or once again become a father. Earlier on Monday, Mr Putin ordered the Russian navy's Northern Fleet on to a state of full combat readiness in the Arctic. It came as more than 45,000 troops, as well as warplanes and submarines, started major military exercises across northern Russia. A brief video of Mr Putin's meeting with his Kyrgyz counterpart at the Constantine Palace in Russia's second city was broadcast by state television without sound. There was no obvious sign that Mr Putin had been or still was suffering from any medical condition, says the BBC's Richard Galpin in Moscow. Asked by reporters about the speculation on his health, the Russian leader replied: "It would be boring without gossip." Finally the mysterious Mr Putin has been found. It is now official: he is neither dead nor would it seem has he been stricken by some life-threatening illness. In fact he looked reasonably healthy in the video broadcast of the meeting with his Kyrgyz counterpart Almazbek Atambayev in St Petersburg. But while the Kremlin press office is having the last laugh about all the wild rumours of the past week, it's still saying nothing about why he cancelled meetings and was not seen in public for what was, for him, a long absence. And so at least some of the rumours may persist about what was happening behind the scenes. What is known is that on this the day of his return to the limelight, he has ordered the northern fleet of the Russian navy to conduct a massive combat readiness exercise. This comes as the US continues to deliver military equipment to the Baltic states and Poland, and while Nato navy exercises continue in the Black Sea. So it's straight back to business as usual. Where has Putin been? The best of the memes Mr Atambayev, for his part, said Mr Putin had driven him around the palace for 20 minutes before the meeting. "I can confirm that he's in excellent form," he was quoted by one journalist as saying. Mr Putin's last public appearance was on 5 March when he met Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Last week, he cancelled a number of scheduled events, including a visit to Kazakhstan that was due to take place on Thursday and Friday, and the signing of an agreement with South Ossetia. As speculation about Mr Putin's disappearance mounted, the hashtag #Putinumer (#Putinisdead) trended on Twitter. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was forced to counter questions about each rumour, dismissing them as "March madness". "So everyone has now seen the paralysed president captured by a general who has just returned from Switzerland where he was delivering a baby?" Mr Peskov asked journalists sarcastically on Monday. He said Mr Putin and Mr Atambayev had met at the Constantine Palace because

Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin has laughed off speculation about his health after making his first appearance in public since 5 March.


Baquer Namazi, 80, was arrested on Monday in Tehran, his wife Effie Namazi said on Facebook. Mr Namazi's son, Siamak Namazi, a dual US-Iranian citizen, was detained by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard in October while visiting family. Officials have yet to announce charges against Siamak. Baquer Namazi, who is also a dual US-Iranian citizen, was taken to Evin Prison, where his son is also being held, Mrs Namazi said in her post. He has a serious heart and other conditions which requires special medication, she said. "Now both my innocent son Siamak and my Baquer are in prison for no reason. This is a nightmare I can't describe," she wrote. "I have been trying to find out more information but have been unable to do so. The lawyer also couldn't get any information or get to see him." Asked at a Senate hearing about the elder Mr Namazi's arrest, US Secretary of State John Kerry said: "I am very familiar with this and I am engaged on it specifically, but I am not permitted due to privacy reasons to go into details here." US State Department Spokesman Mark Toner said the agency was aware of reports that a US citizen had been detained in Iran. A former Iranian provincial governor and Unicef official, Baquer Namazi was more recently running Hamyaran, an umbrella agency for Iranian non-governmental organisations. His son Siamak was most recently working for Crescent Petroleum in the United Arab Emirates, and previously headed a consulting business in Iran. Baquer Namazi's arrest comes more than a month after a high-profile prisoner swap between Iran and the United States, which saw five Americans released from Iranian prison in return for clemency for seven Iranians. Three of the four freed US-Iranian prisoners, including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, left Iran late last month. A fourth did not fly with them, US officials said.

Summary: Iranian authorities have arrested the elderly father of an American who has been in jail in Iran for the past four months, the man's family said.


Transport Minister Edwina Hart has defended her decision to invest in a new motorway south of Newport. ABP's Matthew Kennerley said his firm would lose land and one dock would have up to 60% of vessels unable to use it. A Welsh government spokesman said: "We are committed to this ambitious infrastructure project." Ms Hart has said she expects to face a legal challenge after announcing the go-ahead for the new road, to run between Junctions 23 and 29 of the M4 and to include a new bridge to the south of Newport. To be completed by the spring of 2022, the project would be the largest capital investment programme ever announced by the Welsh government. Seen by some as the answer to crippling traffic congestion into south Wales, it has won the backing of the business group, CBI Wales. Chancellor George Osborne has called the relief road one of the most important road schemes in the UK and UK ministers have since agreed Welsh ministers can borrow money needed to fund the scheme. Environmental and some business groups have criticised the proposed route as unnecessarily damaging and costly. Mr Kennerley, port director of ABP in south Wales, told the BBC programme Wales at Work the proposed road would have an impact on jobs and could make the company less likely to invest in the site in future. He said: "We don't think it's a great idea to put the new route through the centre of Wales' most important general cargo port. "We believe there is an alternative route and we presented that throughout the consultation process as a route slightly further north. "That would still have an impact on the port but to a much lesser extent because it would not be bisecting very important quayside areas. "As it stands at the moment, the impact on the port would be very serious indeed." Mr Kennerley said that as he understands the plans, up to 1,000m (3,000 ft) of quayside north of the proposed new motorway bridge would have height restrictions on up to 60% of vessels currently using it. The Welsh assembly's cross-party environment committee says it has "grave concerns" about Ms Harts's announcement, while Plaid Cymru has withdrawn from budget talks with Welsh ministers in protest. Opponents have criticised the plan because of its environmental impact and one group has dubbed it a "billion pound mistake." Three routes were under consideration before Ms Hart made her decision. The other two were further north. A fourth, the so-called blue route, an upgrade of the A48 Newport Southern Distributor Road (SDR) and the former steelworks road, was proposed during the consultation but was dismissed as one that could not "reasonably deliver the objectives" of easing congestion. The Welsh government added: "The M4 project is of vital importance to the economic prosperity of the country as a whole. "In the past, we were unable to progress the scheme because it was simply unaffordable - but thanks to the new borrowing powers we have secured, we can now take forward this and other vital

Summary: A £1bn new M4 relief road through Newport's dockside could put jobs and future investment at the site at risk, says Associated British Ports (ABP).


State media also repeated threats to the US Pacific island of Guam, which it called "an advanced base of invasion". The missile launched on Tuesday crossed Japan's northern Hokkaido island, triggering public alerts to take cover, before landing in the sea. The UN Security Council has unanimously condemned North Korea for its actions. Meeting late on Tuesday in New York, the council called the launch "outrageous", demanding North Korea cease all missile testing. While the statement said the regime's actions were a threat to all UN member states, it did not threaten new sanctions against Pyongyang. Russia and China said US military activity in the region was partly to blame for the increase in tensions, and urged negotiations. Arriving for a visit to Japan, British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday called on China to put more pressure on North Korea, saying that Beijing had a key role in the international response to Pyongyang's "reckless provocation". North Korea has repeatedly conducted missile launches in recent months, despite being barred from doing so under UN rules. The latest, a domestically made Hwasong-12, was launched early on Tuesday Korean time from a site near Pyongyang. It travelled some 2,700km (1,678 miles), at an unusually low height for North Korean missile tests, over Hokkaido before crashing about 1,180km off Japan's eastern coast. Japan sent out alerts telling people in Hokkaido to take cover. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later called it "unprecedented, serious and a grave threat". For the first time, North Korea's official news agency KCNA admitted deliberately firing a ballistic missile across Japan. Previous projectiles which crossed the mainland were later claimed to have been satellite launches. It said the launch was in direct response to joint US-South Korean military drills which are currently taking place, as well as to mark the anniversary of the Japan-Korea treaty of 1910, which saw Japanese forces annex the Korean peninsula. KCNA, quoting leader Kim Jong-un, said that, "like a real war", the latest drill was "the first step of the military operation of the KPA [Korean People's Army] in the Pacific and a meaningful prelude to containing Guam". Mr Kim has also ordered more rocket drills targeting the region, it said. North Korea first threatened to fire missiles towards Guam - a major US military centre in the Pacific and where some 160,000 US citizens live - earlier this month. US officials had suggested that the fact it had not carried out its threat so far was a sign of possible progress. US President Donald Trump, in a statement released by the White House, said the world had "received North Korea's latest message loud and clear". "This regime has signalled its contempt for its neighbours, for all members of the United Nations, and for minimum standards of acceptable international behaviour," he said. "Threatening and destabilising actions only increase the North Korean regime's isolation in the region and among all nations of the world. All options are on the table." Earlier this month, President Trump warned Pyongyang would face "fire and fury" if it continued to threaten the

Summary: North Korea says its firing of a missile over Japan was "the first step" of military operations in the Pacific, signalling plans for more launches.


South Central Ambulance Service and South East Coast Ambulance sent out land and air crews to an area near the Discovery Centre at Swinley Forest, Crowthorne at 15:57 BST on Saturday. Crews were responding to reports that a man had come off his mountain bike. The cyclist died at the scene. The man's death is not being treated as suspicious. His name has not yet been released.

Summary: A male cyclist died at a popular mountain biking area in Berkshire.


Mr Su was a vice-chairman of China's parliamentary advisory body. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) said he had used his position to obtain "large bribes". State media had announced in June 2014 that the government was investigating him for corruption. The CCDI statement (in Chinese) said that Mr Su had been expelled from the party and relieved of all positions. It added that his behaviour had "resulted in serious violations of the law" and that "the issue of his alleged crime, clues, and evidence have been handed to the legal authorities for them to take action". It said that Mr Su had abused his position of authority, receiving "large sums of illegal bribes" which resulted in "huge losses of government assets". The statement did not give figures. Mr Su, who was previously the top Communist Party official in Jiangxi province, was also found to be "chiefly responsible for the serious corruption problem that has emerged in Jiangxi". Chinese media reported in November last year that several officials from a city in Jiangxi said to have links to Mr Su were arrested. He was one of 23 vice-chairmen with the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, which was seen as a prestigious position. The conference advises China's legislature, the National People's Congress. China has been conducting a widespread crackdown on corruption since President Xi Jinping took power in 2012, and has arrested dozens of officials and others in the private sector. The authorities have also gone after those who have fled the country, and extradited hundreds of suspected "economic criminals" back to China last year. Mr Su is considered to be among the most senior government figures caught in the dragnet, along with former security chief Zhou Yongkang who was arrested in December.

Summary: Former senior official Su Rong has been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party for corruption and faces prosecution, said the country's top anti-corruption body.


Anthony Martial's goal deep into injury time gave United a 2-1 victory at Wembley to end Martinez's hopes of bringing Everton their first trophy since 1995's FA Cup win. Asked whether he felt he was still the man to take Everton forward amid growing speculation that this was a game he had to win to survive, he said: "I am. I have got so attached to this football club and my ambition is exactly the same as this club's ambition. "We have handled our assets really well, the squad has a great valuation. We develop young players very well and I share the drive the football club has, which is to get into the Champions League and to bring silverware back to Everton." Media playback is not supported on this device Martinez has faced growing unrest from Everton's fans, who jeered their team off at half-time at Wembley before a second-half rally brought them back into the game. There will now be renewed pressure on Martinez after the end of their trophy hopes and with Everton lying in 11th place in the Premier League. He said: "I just feel that every season we are developing and showing certain signs that we can please our fans and bring them the silverware they deserve but of course this is a difficult day." Read Phil McNulty's match report Relive Manchester United's win over Everton Media playback is not supported on this device Martinez defended striker Romelu Lukaku after he endured a miserable semi-final of missed chances and had a second-half penalty saved by Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea. He said: "I always feel strikers need to be measured in the chances they create and sometimes you need to give credit to the goalkeeper. I thought we created as a team and he showed his power and his uniqueness. I don't think that's a worry at all. "I thought his second-half performance was one of a mature footballer. He held the ball up and we played around him. He is only 22. It shows we want to give young players big roles." "The feeling we share now is that this is as cruel as football can be," said Martinez. "I thought it was a terrific game but it took us 45 minutes to get into our rhythm, although then we showed a strong mentality to stay in the game and we created the best two chances. "In the second half, I thought we built up incredible tempo and intensity to impose ourselves on the game but at the end the whole story becomes very heartbreaking."

Summary: Everton manager Roberto Martinez insists he is still the right man for the job after an FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester United increased pressure on his position.


As violent protests erupted in the capital, Delhi, at the weekend over the horrific gang rape of a 23-year-old student, many Indians were asking this question. It took nearly a week of protests for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to appear on TV pleading for calm and promising to make India safer for women. Many thought it was ironical that India's most powerful woman, Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi, met a group of outraged students only after massive public demonstrations had been widely televised. Many believe that the violence could have been prevented if either Mr Singh or Mrs Gandhi, or even one of the young ministers, had gone to meet the protesters and promised stern action against wrongdoers and reform of India's broken criminal justice system. That was not all. The city police commissioner told a news channel that even men were unsafe in Delhi as "their pockets were picked" - a shocking gaffe that appeared to equate rape with pick-pocketing. Federal Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde told another channel that ministers could not be expected to personally meet every group of protestors, "like political party workers or Maoists", appearing again to equate ultra-left rebels with angry students, justly upset over the rising tide of crimes against women. Many attribute such attitudes to the sheer hubris of India's ruling class - "they are our rulers, not representatives", was an angry refrain during the protests last week - in what many cynics describe as a modern-day "feudal democracy". Others argue it points to the increasing disconnect between India's rulers and its people, the perpetuation of what many call a paternalistic ruling class which talks to its citizens rather than listening to them. Many politicians and bureaucrats appear to lack communication skills to engage with a young, increasingly empowered and aspirational citizenry, who are demanding more from their rulers. "Young India, old politicians," as author Gurcharan Das once described this dichotomy. Such alienation bodes ill for the future of the world's largest democracy, some think. Analysts like Pratap Bhanu Mehta argue that it leads to the disengagement of democracy from legitimacy. "India's citizens vote in large numbers", he says, "but if the same citizens were truly engaged in the process of making laws, laws would be seen as legitimate and there would be minimal need for enforcement". I believe there is one more reason for this anomie: the decline of genuine mass politicians. Time was when India was known for its charismatic, mass-based politicians - Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Jayaprakash Narayan were just some of them - who could easily lead from the front. Today, there are only a handful, two of whom - Mayawati and Mamata Banerjee - are actually women. The reticent prime minister himself has never won an election, and Mrs Gandhi and her son and heir apparent, Rahul Gandhi, hardly speak to the citizens. When he was going around Delhi in 1947 after India's bloody partition, Nehru saw Hindus and Muslims rioting. He jumped out of his car, broke the security cordon, ran into the crowd and stopped the clash.

Summary: Have India's rulers become disengaged from the people?


Blackwell, 25, was taken to hospital after Saturday's British middleweight title fight with Chris Eubank Jr was stopped in round 10. He suffered a small bleed on the brain but has not required surgery. "I'm told the vital signs are good and doctors are cautiously optimistic," Costello told BBC Radio 5 live. Blackwell is heavily sedated, but doctors are gradually reducing the amount of drugs over the next two to three days. "There are no major issues within the context of his condition," added Costello. Towards the end of the fight, Eubank's father - former world champion Chris Eubank Sr - told his son to punch Blackwell's body rather than his face. The ringside doctor then halted the fight in round 10 because Blackwell's left eye was swollen shut. He was taken from the ring on a stretcher while being given oxygen. Eubank Sr later told BBC Sport he would have stopped the fight had his son been in the same situation, while Eubank Jr said he eased off in the final round and that referee Victor Loughlin should have ended the bout sooner. However, Eubank Jr's trainer Ronnie Davies disagreed and said both Loughlin and Blackwell's corner were right not to pull him out of a "title fight". The British Boxing Board of Control said it is satisfied with the way the fight was handled and respected trainer Adam Booth told BBC Radio 5 live that Loughlin had "acted immaculately". Meanwhile, boxing promoter and former world champion Barry McGuigan said it was an "isolated incident" and "nobody was to blame".

Summary: Nick Blackwell's family expect the boxer to wake from his induced coma in the next 48 to 72 hours, reports BBC boxing correspondent Mike Costello.


Wales kick-off their Six Nations campaign against Ireland on 7 February and Henry believes they have previously relied too heavily on strength. Despite lauding Wales for their "fabulous" World Cup performance, the 69-year old believes Warren Gatland's side are capable of more. "There are guys trying to use their brawn rather than brain," Henry said. Henry, who won the World Cup in 2011 as coach of the All Blacks, had a spell in charge of Wales between 1998-2002. In an interview with BBC Wales' Scrum V Radio, Henry also had plenty of positive things to say about Wales, stating that both George North and Dan Biggar are world class performers. "The Welsh have got very good forwards and a very good defensive system," Henry added. "They've obviously got a good coach and the way the play for each other and what they did in the World Cup was fabulous. "George North is as good a winger as anyone in the world, Dan Biggar is a fabulous 10, one of the players of the World Cup." However, despite individual talent, Henry feels Wales are struggling in attack. "But the attack game, how do they score tries? Well, they've got the players," he said. "But as a 15 they aren't putting it together as an attacking unit and that's the challenge moving forward. Media playback is not supported on this device "The Welsh defence is very good, they have world class goal kickers, but the attack has always been a bit questionable." Henry feels the World Cup group clash against Australia provided the perfect example of Welsh shortcomings. "I don't want to be critical, but in the Australia game they [Australia] were down to 13 players," he said. "Wales attacked for a long time, had numbers, but didn't use them. "So you wonder about the intelligence of the attacking game on the field. "So I guess that is the next step forward."

Summary: Former head coach Graham Henry believes Wales can improve their attacking play by showing more intelligence.


However, dozens are still being held in centres on the Pacific island of Nauru. Those on the mainland will now be able to move more freely in community detention as their claims are processed. Australia's tough immigration policy turns back seaborne migrants or puts them in offshore camps. Officials in Australia say the last group of children ranged from a baby to a 17-year-old. They were brought from Nauru because family members needed medical treatment. However, their asylum claims will still be checked and they will be deported if they fail. Doctors and activists have pressed the government to release all the children, citing health grounds including mental problems. The number of asylum-seeking children hit a record high of 2,000 in June 2013 and Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said the latest releases represented a "significant achievement". However, some 1,700 adult asylum seekers remain in detention on the mainland. The average time they are held is now at a record high of 464 days, immigration figures show. Why is Australia's asylum policy controversial?

Summary: The Australian government says the last remaining asylum-seeking children being held in mainland detention centres have been freed.


It has been billed as the biggest edition of the event ever, with more tickets sold than in all of the eight previous championships combined. But who are the big names, when are the big races and how can you keep across the action? Here is everything you need to know. Media playback is not supported on this device The championships opened on Friday evening and run until Sunday, 23 July. There are evening sessions every day, as well as morning sessions from Saturday 15 to Tuesday 18 July and on the final Saturday and Sunday. They do, but they have to share. The recent Anniversary Games, the World Para-athletics Championships and the World Athletics Championships, which run from 4 to 13 August, are all being held at the venue this summer. West Ham's first three Premier League games of the 2017-18 season will be played away from home to accommodate the athletics. As of 6 July there had been 230,000 tickets sold, making it the most well attended World Para-athletics Championships in history. There are still tickets remaining should you decide to go. BBC Radio 5 live will be bringing you commentary throughout the 10 days, as will BBC World Service, and there will be live updates on the BBC Sport website and app. You can also watch the action on Channel 4. A total of 1,074 athletes are competing from 91 nations, with 213 medal events. Great Britain have a 49-strong team. Jonnie Peacock, the 100m sprint star who won gold at the 2012 and 2016 Paralympics, came to London in search of a second world title, and got it on Sunday. Hannah Cockroft won three gold medals at Rio 2016 and arrived at the championships with 12 Paralympic and World titles to her name - a total she has added to with 100m and 800m golds, with the 400m still to come Aled Davies and Jo Butterfield dominated the shot put and club throw respectively in Rio and were expected to do the same again. Davies defended his F42 discus world title on Sunday. Kadeena Cox made a name for herself in Brazil by winning gold on the cycling track and athletics track. She began in London with a bronze in the T38 200m, and was hoping to add a 400m world title to her accomplishments. Richard Whitehead, Hollie Arnold and Sophie Hahn all replicated the gold-winning success in Rio as early as day two at these championships, while Georgie Hermitage and Paul Blake had hopes of following suit. Ten-time Paralympic medallist David Weir was never considered for selection after he withdrew from British Athletics earlier this year because of a fallout with coach Jenni Banks. He has subsequently retired from track racing to focus on long-distance road racing and made his last competitive appearance last week at the London Anniversary Games. The absence of Libby Clegg should also be mentioned. Clegg won two sprint golds at Rio 2016 but had to pull out of this summer's event through injury. Media playback is not supported on this device The

Summary: London Stadium has come alive as the World Para-athletics Championships takes place at the home of the 2012 Paralympic Games.


Apple won a ban on the devices, claiming Samsung had copied its iPhone and iPad. South Korean Samsung had been unable to sell products in Australia since July. The two companies are engaged in legal battles in more than 10 countries since April accusing each other of infringing smartphone and tablet patents. Last month, Samsung won an appeal against a temporary ban on sales. However, Apple was awarded a stay of the orders. On Friday Apple's bid to extend the ban was turned down by the High Court. The ruling is a rare win for Samsung as it allows the company to sell its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in time for the busy Christmas shopping season, a lucrative time for the industry. The decision comes after a US court ruled against Apple's bid to ban Galaxy phones and tablets, another win for Samsung. Apple has appealed against that ruling. However, the legal tussle in other markets is not going as well for Samsung. The company said on Friday that a French court had turned down its request to ban sale of the latest iPhone in that country.

Summary: Australia's High Court has lifted a ban on the sale of Samsung's Galaxy tablet in the country in time for the Christmas shopping season.


The trial in an undisclosed location in southern Wales could begin this year. Scotland recently listed beavers as a protected species there following a successful reintroduction. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said it would have to consider the impact on existing wildlife and land use. The Welsh Beaver Project first submitted an application over a year ago to NRW and said, following this subsequent submission, a public consultation would be held. The group has been working towards this for years, and has previously identified the River Rheidiol in Ceredigion as a preferred location to reintroduce them. In the 10th century, Hywel Dda, who was king of much of Wales, wrote in his laws that beaver skins were royal privileges, and were valued at 60 pence, or the worth of a "best horse", about Â£5,000 in today's money. The historian Gerald of Wales noted in the 12th Century there were beavers on the River Teifi at Cilgarran in Cardiganshire (now in modern-day Pembrokeshire). Oral history refers to beavers at Nant Francon in Snowdonia, north Wales, in the latter part of the 17th Century. The species is believed to have become extinct in Wales around 400 years ago, after it was hunted for its pelt and scent glands. European beavers, which would be introduced, are the same as those which once lived in Wales, as there is only one species of beaver native to Europe. Source: Welsh Beaver Project The five-year Scottish Beaver Trial saw a group placed in the Knapdale Forest, Argyll, while another emerged on the River Tay from illegal releases into the wild. In England, a male and female have been released on the River Otter in Devon to boost the genetic diversity of a group already in existence, the country's only wild beaver population. Alice Leow-Dyke, Welsh Beaver Project officer for the Wildlife Trusts Wales, said: "The evidence coming from Britain and Europe is they can be beneficial for ecology, helping with reducing flooding and filtering water, and have important consequences for the landscape." She added beavers could help with habitat restoration, bringing light into overgrown areas and allowing other nature to thrive. "With the beaver you're not looking at a single species, it can have such a wider benefit helping the ecosystem. Because we've had such a detrimental effect on the landscape for so long, this can help," she said. Farmers and anglers have raised concerns the animals can damage the landscape and fish migration routes, and have called for conservation efforts to be focused on existing wildlife. Ms Leow-Dyke said the scheme would have a net benefit, as well as providing an "enjoyment factor" of seeing the animals or the tell-tale signs of their presence, which could encourage children to engage with the natural world. Liz Halliwell, Natural Resources Wales mammal ecologist, said beavers were once native wildlife and could create rich and varied habitats which make the environment "stronger and healthier". However, she added: "Our assessment of any application for a licence would need to carefully consider the effects of a reintroduction on existing wildlife and land use."

Summary: Plans to reintroduce beavers to Wales after an absence of centuries are moving ahead after wildlife experts submitted an application to release 10 of the creatures into the wild.


The plan to restrict the promotion of foods high in fat, salt and sugar to under 16s is being consulted on by the Committee of Advertising Practice. It would see the existing ban on TV ads extended to all media, including online outlets, the industry regulator said. Current limits on using celebrities and characters to sell food to children could be relaxed for healthier foods. About one in five children in the England is classed as obese by the end of primary school, according to the Health and Social Care Information Centre. The self-regulatory body, CAP, which sets rules for UK advertising, said the new rules could make a "meaningful contribution to tackling this important health issue". Currently, food and drink deemed unhealthy can be advertised to children in non-broadcast media, unlike television where strict regulation prohibits it through content and scheduling restrictions. Ofcom research suggests that 96% of 12 to 15-year-olds spent more time online than watching TV last year. The advertising industry needed to make sure its regulations reflected changing media habits among young people, CAP said. Evidence showed advertising had a "modest" effect on children's food preferences, it said. However, factors such as parental influence, opportunities for physical exercise and education playing a greater role in solutions to childhood obesity, it argued. Chairman James Best said: "Advertising is just one small factor in a very complex equation but we believe we can play a positive part in addressing an urgent societal challenge. "In proposing new rules, our aim is to strike the right balance between protecting children and enabling businesses to continue advertising their products responsibly." Alex Neill, of consumer watchdog Which?, said a rule change was "long overdue", and vital to tackling childhood obesity. But Children's Food Campaign co-ordinator Malcolm Clark said the proposals had "too many gaps in the detail of the consultation and scope for the rules to be weakened". The regulator had "missed obvious opportunities to make the UK a world leader in putting the protection of children's health above food and advertising industry profits," he said. The consultation closes on 22 July.

Summary: A complete ban on advertising unhealthy foods to children is being considered as a way to reduce childhood obesity.


The UNESCO World Heritage Site is under threat from landslides and slippage which could seriously damage the historic iron bridge and gorge. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said: "It is vital that we do not let places like Ironbridge Gorge deteriorate or slide out of sight." The world's first iron bridge was built there in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Mr Pickles described the area as a monument to the industrial revolution and "a testament to British ingenuity and ambition". Telford and Wrekin Council has welcomed the government grant but has said that "around £80m" will be needed to fully protect the gorge. The council said the money will help the Council undertake work between the Jackfield Tile Museum and the Boat Inn. The work, which will involve drilling and grouting old mine workings and strengthening slopes and the river banks, will take four years, the council said. A spokesman said land instability in the gorge "is nothing new" with reports of ground movement being recorded over the past 235 years. Councillor Richard Overton said: "The bill we face to do this is beyond our means, so we are pleased that Government has found this money to go towards tackling this most pressing need." The council said it has spent more than £16m on tackling land instability in the gorge since 2001. Cracking was first reported on the iron bridge as early as 1784, and it has needed constant repair and maintenance. The bridge suffers structurally due to land movement in the valley it was built in. There were plans in the middle of the last century to demolish the original bridge and build a new one. In 1967 the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust was set up to preserve the remains of the Industrial Revolution in the six square miles of the Ironbridge Gorge. Between 1972 and 1975 £147,000 was spent on repairing the bridge, re-enforcing it and resurfacing it. More than 550,000 visitors now come to the 10 Ironbridge Gorge museums every year from all over the world.

Summary: Funding of £12m has been promised by the government to help preserve the Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire.


The 33-year-old batsman lost his England place ahead of last winter's tour to South Africa and is set to lead the Bears for the whole summer. "Division One, this year, will be the toughest that it's ever been," he said. "The two counties that have come up, with Test Match grounds, look strong." Bell has set his sights on regaining his England place as soon as possible, but is looking forward to playing a big part for the county this summer. "The squads in the first division get stronger every year. The standard is very high," he said. "I am very excited about the season. There is a lot of cricket ahead and a lot of hard work ahead and no doubt there will be ups and downs but myself and the guys can't wait for the challenge in front of us." Alongside Bell, Warwickshire will also have former England batsman Jonathan Trott and current England all-rounder Chris Woakes at their disposal in the early weeks of the season. And he believes that could be key to the team making a good start. "It's the first time for a long time that we will have everybody available for the start of a season - usually we've been without a couple of myself, Trotty and Woakesy," Bell added. "We've got a strong squad which, injuries permitting, will allow us to rotate our seamers the way Yorkshire have done to such good effect in the last couple of years." After returning from their pre-season tour of Dubai, Warwickshire continue their preparations for the new season with a two-day friendly against Gloucestershire at Edgbaston on 28 and 29 March.

Summary: Warwickshire captain Ian Bell says County Championship Division One will be the most competitive ever this summer following the promotion of Lancashire and Surrey.


Moffat netted from close range and added to that with a shot into the bottom left corner. Aidan Nesbitt's strike halved Morton's deficit before the interval. However, the visitors could not find an equaliser in the second period meaning the Pars went above Ayr United and Dumbarton. Match ends, Dunfermline Athletic 2, Morton 1. Second Half ends, Dunfermline Athletic 2, Morton 1. Michael Moffat (Dunfermline Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Jamie McDonagh (Morton) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Michael Moffat (Dunfermline Athletic). Lee Ashcroft (Dunfermline Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Thomas O'Ware (Morton). Attempt missed. Ross Forbes (Morton) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Foul by Lee Ashcroft (Dunfermline Athletic). Kudus Oyenuga (Morton) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution, Dunfermline Athletic. Farid El Alagui replaces Nicky Clark. Foul by Nathaniel Wedderburn (Dunfermline Athletic). Caolan McAleer (Morton) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Kallum Higginbotham (Dunfermline Athletic). Mark Russell (Morton) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Paul McMullan (Dunfermline Athletic). Jamie McDonagh (Morton) wins a free kick on the right wing. Attempt saved. Nicky Clark (Dunfermline Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Gary Oliver (Morton) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Rhys McCabe (Dunfermline Athletic). Substitution, Morton. Caolan McAleer replaces Andy Murdoch. Attempt missed. Kallum Higginbotham (Dunfermline Athletic) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick. Jamie McDonagh (Morton) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Nicky Clark (Dunfermline Athletic) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Jamie McDonagh (Morton). Foul by Ryan Williamson (Dunfermline Athletic). Aidan Nesbitt (Morton) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Nathaniel Wedderburn (Dunfermline Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Nathaniel Wedderburn (Dunfermline Athletic). Michael Tidser (Morton) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Michael Moffat (Dunfermline Athletic). Andy Murdoch (Morton) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Corner, Dunfermline Athletic. Conceded by Jamie McDonagh. Lee Ashcroft (Dunfermline Athletic) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Kudus Oyenuga (Morton). Foul by Rhys McCabe (Dunfermline Athletic). Ross Forbes (Morton) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Corner, Dunfermline Athletic. Conceded by Andy Murdoch. Foul by Nathaniel Wedderburn (Dunfermline Athletic). Jamie McDonagh (Morton) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Summary: Michael Moffat's double moved Dunfermline Athletic off second bottom in the Scottish Championship as Greenock Morton lost in Fife.


The 46-year-old number one seed defeated his 26-year-old opponent 7-3 in Sunday's final at Lakeside. Noppert, seeded third, led 2-1 before Teessider Durrant came back strongly. "In 1989, I watched a match between Eric Bristow and Jocky Wilson that inspired me to pick up a set of darts," Durrant told Channel 4. "Now, thanks to hard work, determination and Teesside steel, I am world champion." On Saturday, England's Lisa Ashton won her third women's title, beating Australian Corrine Hammond 3-0 in the final.

Summary: England's Glen Durrant secured his first BDO World Darts Championships title with victory over Dutchman Danny Noppert.


Becky, 16, was killed by her step-brother during a sexually-motivated kidnapping at her home in Bristol on 19 February last year. Her aunt, Sarah Broom, said relatives plan to mark Becky's "big birthday" - her 18th - in June with a party. They also hope to start a charity to help those whose relatives go missing. Nathan Matthews was jailed for life for Becky's murder, to serve a minimum of 33 years , while his girlfriend Shauna Hoare was given a 17-year sentence for manslaughter. Ms Broom said the family had struggled to "return to normality" after her killers were jailed. "It was really strange finishing the trial, you kind of miss it because that has been your fight and then when it's done, you're kind of lost," she said. "Where do you channel all that now? We've tried to put it into events, fundraising and just trying to build happy memories as well. "We threw her a party for her 17th birthday. We went to her grave and sang Happy Birthday." Becky's uncle Sam Galsworthy said: "It's destroyed us all but it's also brought us closer together. We're closer than we've ever been I think." The couple said community support during Becky's disappearance had been "amazing", and said she "couldn't have had the funeral or headstone" without it. Becky was reported missing on 19 February 2015 and her remains were found in suitcases in a shed, in Barton Hill, nearly two weeks later on 3 March. Ms Broom spoke about the "desperation" they felt during the search for their niece, and said the family was aiming to set up a charity in Becky's name to help others whose loved ones go missing. "We found the expense of just poster printing and arranging our own searches, we're just an ordinary family and we didn't have the resources. "Our aim is to make it easier for another family," she said.

Summary: The family of murdered teenager Becky Watts has vowed to mark the "sad milestones" of her life with "happy memories" a year after her death.


The attempted abduction happened at about 08:00 GMT while the boy was walking to school along North Road, Bourne. The offender is described as 6ft and white, with short spiked brown hair and tattoo on his neck. Officers are warning the public to not let children go out alone. Det Insp Pete Grayson, from Lincolnshire Police, said the boy was very frightened by the incident. He urged anyone with information to contact the force.

Summary: Police are hunting a man who tried to force an 11-year-old boy into the back of a black van in a Lincolnshire market town.


The Hammers said they chose the group for its "close links to the community". Vice-chairman Karren Brady said the deal demonstrated the club had kept its promise to regenerate two areas of east London through its stadium move. The developer plans to build new homes on the site as well as retail and leisure facilities by 2018. It has also been in talks with the family of former West Ham and England captain Bobby Moore about the possibility of placing a landscaped garden named in his honour at the centre of the site, as well as a statue of him. In a statement, Moore's daughter Roberta Moore said: "I have always believed that there should be some form of permanent West Ham United presence at the Boleyn Ground site after the team leave and I'm really pleased that the centre point of the development is planned to be named in honour of my father."

Summary: West Ham have agreed to sell Upton Park to London developer the Galliard Group once they have completed their move to the Olympic Stadium in 2016.


Roger Federer beat Tomas Berdych 6-4 6-2. But it was a slow start for the Swiss star who lost the first two games. But it only took him 69 minutes to win his match. World number one Novak Djokovic beat Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-1 6-1. Federer and Djokovic will play one another on Tuesday. Great Britain's Andy Murray gets his tournament underway on Monday afternoon when he plays David Ferrer.

Summary: Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have won in straight sets at the opening day of the ATP tennis finals in London.


Milford Haven Coastguard were alerted to the incident near Blaenplwyf just before 14:40 BST. A Sea King rescue helicopter from RAF Valley flew the man to Morriston Hospital in Swansea. He has been described as dazed but conscious. A second man was also rescued from the cliff face but was reported to be uninjured. RNLI rescue teams from Aberystwyth attended.

Summary: A 24-year-old man has been flown to hospital after falling 30ft (9m) down a cliff onto rocks near Aberystwyth.