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Scotland scored twice in three minutes in the final quarter to win 2-1 in Glasgow.
James Carson gave Wales the lead from a penalty corner, but Ben Cosgrove and Alan Forsyth won it for the hosts.
Earlier the Wales women's team lost 3-0 to Italy to finish fourth at their EuroHockey Championships in Cardiff.
Chiara Tiddi, Celina Traverso and Federica Carta scored the Italian goals.
"We came out fighting for the bronze today but just couldn't hit the line," midfielder Sian French told BBC Wales Sport.
"We'll keep on pushing as a team for the next two years and we'll come back even stronger next time."
Because two teams get promoted from the B Division, Wales's men will compete in Europe's top tier at the next EuroHockey Championships in 2019.
On Friday, Wales women's hopes of rising into Europe's top tier were shattered in a 2-1 defeat by Russia.
Wales' men secured promotion to their top tier by beating France 4-3 in their semi-final in Glasgow.
Wales women had beaten Austria and Poland, but lost to Belarus on the way to the semi-finals.
Neither Wales side has been in the EuroHockey A Division since it was reduced to eight teams more than a decade ago.
The nation's women were playing in the third tier just four years ago. | Wales men's hockey team suffered an agonising late defeat by Scotland in their EuroHockey game. | 1 | English |
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Scotland scored twice in three minutes in the final quarter to win 2-1 in Glasgow.
James Carson gave Wales the lead from a penalty corner, but Ben Cosgrove and Alan Forsyth won it for the hosts.
Earlier the Wales women's team lost 3-0 to Italy to finish fourth at their EuroHockey Championships in Cardiff.
Chiara Tiddi, Celina Traverso and Federica Carta scored the Italian goals.
"We came out fighting for the bronze today but just couldn't hit the line," midfielder Sian French told BBC Wales Sport.
"We'll keep on pushing as a team for the next two years and we'll come back even stronger next time."
Because two teams get promoted from the B Division, Wales's men will compete in Europe's top tier at the next EuroHockey Championships in 2019.
On Friday, Wales women's hopes of rising into Europe's top tier were shattered in a 2-1 defeat by Russia.
Wales' men secured promotion to their top tier by beating France 4-3 in their semi-final in Glasgow.
Wales women had beaten Austria and Poland, but lost to Belarus on the way to the semi-finals.
Neither Wales side has been in the EuroHockey A Division since it was reduced to eight teams more than a decade ago.
The nation's women were playing in the third tier just four years ago. | Wales women's hockey team lost to Scotland in the final of the European Championship. | 0 | English |
Nigel Williams, of Caerwent, was walking on the A48 near the Northgate House bed and breakfast in Caerwent when he was hit on Saturday at about 03:30 GMT.
He was taken to Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital, but died shortly after arrival.
The father-of-three's family said he would be "sadly missed".
"He always had time for everyone he met and was always ready to help with anything and everyone," they said.
Anyone who witnessed the crash has been asked to call Gwent Police on 101. | A man who died after being hit by a car in Newport has been named by police. | 0 | English |
Nigel Williams, of Caerwent, was walking on the A48 near the Northgate House bed and breakfast in Caerwent when he was hit on Saturday at about 03:30 GMT.
He was taken to Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital, but died shortly after arrival.
The father-of-three's family said he would be "sadly missed".
"He always had time for everyone he met and was always ready to help with anything and everyone," they said.
Anyone who witnessed the crash has been asked to call Gwent Police on 101. | A man died after being hit by a car in Caerwent has been named. | 1 | English |
The 24-year-old has started three of Exeter's four games this season.
"He was fantastic, not just in his carrying and his danger in that area, but some of his high-ball stuff was absolutely top drawer," Baxter told BBC Radio Devon.
"He looks a big, strong, quick, hungry rugby player and those are some of the qualities we saw in him."
Woodburn is in his second season at Sandy Park after moving from Bath, where he failed to break into the side.
He was a regular in the Chiefs team which made the play-off final last season and reached the last eight in the Champions Cup, an improvement which Baxter puts down to the work he has done on the training field.
"He's thriving on real regular game time and lots of good input from Ali Hepher, who's doing a fantastic job with the backs," Baxter said.
"They look like they're thriving on the way we're trying to play and the speed we're moving the ball and the angles we're running." | Baxter says Woodburn is thriving. | 1 | English |
The 24-year-old has started three of Exeter's four games this season.
"He was fantastic, not just in his carrying and his danger in that area, but some of his high-ball stuff was absolutely top drawer," Baxter told BBC Radio Devon.
"He looks a big, strong, quick, hungry rugby player and those are some of the qualities we saw in him."
Woodburn is in his second season at Sandy Park after moving from Bath, where he failed to break into the side.
He was a regular in the Chiefs team which made the play-off final last season and reached the last eight in the Champions Cup, an improvement which Baxter puts down to the work he has done on the training field.
"He's thriving on real regular game time and lots of good input from Ali Hepher, who's doing a fantastic job with the backs," Baxter said.
"They look like they're thriving on the way we're trying to play and the speed we're moving the ball and the angles we're running." | Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says he is pleased with the progress made by wing Sam Woodburn. | 0 | English |
Enforcement company Kingdom Services hands out on the spot fines.
Ashford Borough Council removed all its Kingdom officers from patrolling the streets, after one was filmed revealing he raked in a bonus of almost £1,000.
They will be out of action while undergoing extra training.
A spokeswoman for the council said: "In light of the recent Panorama programme we have decided to take this opportunity to give our wardens some important additional staff training exercises so they can continue operating fairly and effectively.
"We haven't suspended them but they are not patrolling currently. They should be back soon, after the training has been undertaken."
Littering is a crime, but by paying the fine you can avoid a criminal record. Another Kent-based Kingdom trainer was caught on camera saying they pretend to call the police to pressure people to pay up.
The BBC1 programme, aired on Monday, revealed people across the country were wrongly fined for tipping coffee down a drain and putting their recycling out on the wrong day.
On Tuesday Maidstone Borough Council also removed its own Kingdom officers while a review was carried out. They were back patrolling on Wednesday.
It is not the first time councils in Kent have had problems with Kingdom.
Maidstone suspended its officers last year for a two-week review after a woman was incorrectly fined for littering while feeding some ducks.
Gravesham Borough Council severed ties with Kingdom last year and now operates its litter enforcement "in-house".
A spokesman for Kingdom said: "Our service operates under some of the tightest legal guidelines which set the fixed penalty notice level and affords anybody the right to appeal to the council or/and challenge with the courts if they choose." | Litter police have been removed from service by a council after an Panorama report found they were getting bonuses for issuing fines. | 1 | English |
Enforcement company Kingdom Services hands out on the spot fines.
Ashford Borough Council removed all its Kingdom officers from patrolling the streets, after one was filmed revealing he raked in a bonus of almost £1,000.
They will be out of action while undergoing extra training.
A spokeswoman for the council said: "In light of the recent Panorama programme we have decided to take this opportunity to give our wardens some important additional staff training exercises so they can continue operating fairly and effectively.
"We haven't suspended them but they are not patrolling currently. They should be back soon, after the training has been undertaken."
Littering is a crime, but by paying the fine you can avoid a criminal record. Another Kent-based Kingdom trainer was caught on camera saying they pretend to call the police to pressure people to pay up.
The BBC1 programme, aired on Monday, revealed people across the country were wrongly fined for tipping coffee down a drain and putting their recycling out on the wrong day.
On Tuesday Maidstone Borough Council also removed its own Kingdom officers while a review was carried out. They were back patrolling on Wednesday.
It is not the first time councils in Kent have had problems with Kingdom.
Maidstone suspended its officers last year for a two-week review after a woman was incorrectly fined for littering while feeding some ducks.
Gravesham Borough Council severed ties with Kingdom last year and now operates its litter enforcement "in-house".
A spokesman for Kingdom said: "Our service operates under some of the tightest legal guidelines which set the fixed penalty notice level and affords anybody the right to appeal to the council or/and challenge with the courts if they choose." | A council has suspended its own police officers after they were caught on camera raking in a bonus. | 0 | English |
The Markit/CIPS purchasing managers' index showed activity in UK services recorded the biggest month-on-month rise in the survey's history.
At one stage the pound hit $1.3372 against the dollar, but slipped back to trade at $1.3312, a rise of just 0.13%.
Some analysts think the data indicates the UK might avoid recession later this year.
"The prospect of sterling strength is on the horizon as today's PMI figures suggest that the reported fall in activity following the EU referendum may have been a blip," said Ranko Berich, from Monex Europe.
"They do change the likelihood of a severe economic contraction in the third quarter, which previously seemed all but assured for many observers," he added.
Other analysts warned not to read too much into the latest numbers.
"These PMIs are only surveys - more hard economic data over the coming months will be crucial. It's easy to read to too much into a survey for a single month. We are not out of the woods yet," said Neil Wilson, markets analyst at ETX Capital.
The FTSE 100 was not moved much by the data. It eased lower, falling by 15 points to 6,879.
Banks weighed on the index, with Royal Bank of Scotland falling by 3.5% and Lloyds Banking Group down 2.1%.
Those shares fell after negative comments from analysts at Deutsche Bank.
Mining shares were a bright spot on the FTSE 100. BHP Billiton was up 1.3% and Randgold Resources rose 1.6%.
Shares in Marks and Spencer fell 1.4% following confirmation that it plans to cut more than 500 jobs at its head office.
US financial markets were closed for Labor Day. | The pound has fallen sharply after a closely watched survey suggested the UK's economic growth slowed in the third quarter. | 0 | English |
The Markit/CIPS purchasing managers' index showed activity in UK services recorded the biggest month-on-month rise in the survey's history.
At one stage the pound hit $1.3372 against the dollar, but slipped back to trade at $1.3312, a rise of just 0.13%.
Some analysts think the data indicates the UK might avoid recession later this year.
"The prospect of sterling strength is on the horizon as today's PMI figures suggest that the reported fall in activity following the EU referendum may have been a blip," said Ranko Berich, from Monex Europe.
"They do change the likelihood of a severe economic contraction in the third quarter, which previously seemed all but assured for many observers," he added.
Other analysts warned not to read too much into the latest numbers.
"These PMIs are only surveys - more hard economic data over the coming months will be crucial. It's easy to read to too much into a survey for a single month. We are not out of the woods yet," said Neil Wilson, markets analyst at ETX Capital.
The FTSE 100 was not moved much by the data. It eased lower, falling by 15 points to 6,879.
Banks weighed on the index, with Royal Bank of Scotland falling by 3.5% and Lloyds Banking Group down 2.1%.
Those shares fell after negative comments from analysts at Deutsche Bank.
Mining shares were a bright spot on the FTSE 100. BHP Billiton was up 1.3% and Randgold Resources rose 1.6%.
Shares in Marks and Spencer fell 1.4% following confirmation that it plans to cut more than 500 jobs at its head office.
US financial markets were closed for Labor Day. | (Close): The pound has lost some of the sharp gains made against the dollar after strong data on UK services. | 1 | English |
There were about 19,000 diagnoses in 2015, compared to about 17,300 in 2006.
Public Health Wales (PHW) said the main reason for the increase was an ageing population.
The organisation's Dr Dyfed Wyn Huws said there was "good news" by way of significant reductions in smoking rates in recent decades.
There was a year-on-year decrease from about 19,800 cases in 2014, but the 2015 figure of 19,088 is likely to increase as statisticians revise the numbers.
Once age factors are taken into account, the rate decreased by more than 5% in men, but increased by more than 5% among women between 2006 and 2015.
This is partly due to the rate of lung cancer going down in men, but up among women. Historically, smoking rates peaked far earlier among men than women.
Breast, prostate, lung and bowel cancers remain the most common.
According to PHW, cases of liver, mouth, throat and melanoma skin cancer saw the biggest percentage increases.
The rates of stomach cancer and prostate cancer decreased, while mesothelioma rates increased by almost a third.
Dr Huws said: "We know that up to four in 10 of cancers in the population may be preventable.
"With an increasing number of cancer cases each year, cancer control is possible and important for future generations and for keeping rising health service demand in check.
"The good news is that we have seen significant reductions in smoking rates in recent decades.
"This is already bringing cancer rates down in men." | The number of cancer cases in Wales has increased by more than a third in the past decade, figures have shown. | 0 | English |
There were about 19,000 diagnoses in 2015, compared to about 17,300 in 2006.
Public Health Wales (PHW) said the main reason for the increase was an ageing population.
The organisation's Dr Dyfed Wyn Huws said there was "good news" by way of significant reductions in smoking rates in recent decades.
There was a year-on-year decrease from about 19,800 cases in 2014, but the 2015 figure of 19,088 is likely to increase as statisticians revise the numbers.
Once age factors are taken into account, the rate decreased by more than 5% in men, but increased by more than 5% among women between 2006 and 2015.
This is partly due to the rate of lung cancer going down in men, but up among women. Historically, smoking rates peaked far earlier among men than women.
Breast, prostate, lung and bowel cancers remain the most common.
According to PHW, cases of liver, mouth, throat and melanoma skin cancer saw the biggest percentage increases.
The rates of stomach cancer and prostate cancer decreased, while mesothelioma rates increased by almost a third.
Dr Huws said: "We know that up to four in 10 of cancers in the population may be preventable.
"With an increasing number of cancer cases each year, cancer control is possible and important for future generations and for keeping rising health service demand in check.
"The good news is that we have seen significant reductions in smoking rates in recent decades.
"This is already bringing cancer rates down in men." | PHW reports the number of cancer cases has risen by almost 10% over a 10-year period. | 1 | English |
Emmerson Whittel may need surgery on his jaw, while the club alleges player Josh Lynam was also bitten on the ear.
The RFL's match review panel will look at official video on Thursday, as it does for all on-field incidents.
Keighley have gathered additional video from spectators following an appeal.
Footage already online, shot from the stands, shows a number of fights breaking out on the field between the two sets of players.
Following the incident, Whittel posted on Twitter that brackets and bands had been used to try to re-align his jaw and that he faces at least three months out.
Keighley Cougars of League One, England's third-tier competition, progressed to the Challenge Cup fourth round with a 50-32 win over Fryston Warriors - a side from the second tier of England's amateur game.
The match, a "home" game for Fryston, was played at nearby Featherstone in West Yorkshire after the tie was at risk of being reversed and played at Keighley instead.
Keighley have also complained to the RFL about their off-field treatment before kick-off, as they allege players and members of staff were refused entry to the ground without a valid matchday ticket.
A statement on Keighley's website said: "The players' allocation of 'family and friends' tickets was then claimed to have been used to admit the playing squad and coaching staff into the ground.
"The club is outraged by this development."
The BBC contacted Fryston Warriors, who have declined to comment at this time. | Keighley Cougars have appealed against the decision to award a player's ticket to a match-day clash with a rival team. | 0 | English |
Emmerson Whittel may need surgery on his jaw, while the club alleges player Josh Lynam was also bitten on the ear.
The RFL's match review panel will look at official video on Thursday, as it does for all on-field incidents.
Keighley have gathered additional video from spectators following an appeal.
Footage already online, shot from the stands, shows a number of fights breaking out on the field between the two sets of players.
Following the incident, Whittel posted on Twitter that brackets and bands had been used to try to re-align his jaw and that he faces at least three months out.
Keighley Cougars of League One, England's third-tier competition, progressed to the Challenge Cup fourth round with a 50-32 win over Fryston Warriors - a side from the second tier of England's amateur game.
The match, a "home" game for Fryston, was played at nearby Featherstone in West Yorkshire after the tie was at risk of being reversed and played at Keighley instead.
Keighley have also complained to the RFL about their off-field treatment before kick-off, as they allege players and members of staff were refused entry to the ground without a valid matchday ticket.
A statement on Keighley's website said: "The players' allocation of 'family and friends' tickets was then claimed to have been used to admit the playing squad and coaching staff into the ground.
"The club is outraged by this development."
The BBC contacted Fryston Warriors, who have declined to comment at this time. | Keighley complained to RFL and collected amateur video footage of the brawl during a game against Fryston, which left a person with a broken jaw. | 1 | English |
Marco Goncalves, 34, assaulted the referee after being sent off in last month's game against Rio Tinto, and was escorted off the pitch by police.
Images of the attack went viral, with the referee suffering a broken nose.
Goncalves plays for Canelas, a club made up of FC Porto ultras who have been branded "thugs" for their aggressive style of play.
Three members of their squad, including the captain, hail from the 'Super Dragons' ultras, a well-known fan group of Porto.
Other clubs in the fourth-tier amateur league would rather pay a 750-euro fine and forfeit the match than play Canelas.
As a result, they are top of the league after a string of default wins, but no official complaints have yet been filed against the club.
A spokesman for the Porto regional league told AFP Gonclaves has been banned for four years for the attack on the referee, three months for assaulting an opposition players and two months for "insults". | A Portuguese football player has been banned for four years for assaulting a referee during a match in the top-flight of the local league. | 0 | English |
Marco Goncalves, 34, assaulted the referee after being sent off in last month's game against Rio Tinto, and was escorted off the pitch by police.
Images of the attack went viral, with the referee suffering a broken nose.
Goncalves plays for Canelas, a club made up of FC Porto ultras who have been branded "thugs" for their aggressive style of play.
Three members of their squad, including the captain, hail from the 'Super Dragons' ultras, a well-known fan group of Porto.
Other clubs in the fourth-tier amateur league would rather pay a 750-euro fine and forfeit the match than play Canelas.
As a result, they are top of the league after a string of default wins, but no official complaints have yet been filed against the club.
A spokesman for the Porto regional league told AFP Gonclaves has been banned for four years for the attack on the referee, three months for assaulting an opposition players and two months for "insults". | Goncalves has been banned for more than four years after attacking a referee in the face. | 1 | English |
The 34-year-old, who had recently given birth, was found dead at her home in Essex Close in Luton on 10 October.
Bedfordshire Police said her family has been informed.
A double murder investigation was launched on Wednesday. A man arrested in connection with the deaths has been released on bail.
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Det Insp Fraser Wylie, of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, appealed for friends or colleagues of Ms Winning to contact police.
He added: "We're also continuing to ask for anyone who witnessed suspicious activity between Friday 7 and Monday 10 October in and around Essex Close to get in touch.
"We're particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw a black wheelie bin being taken along the street, or anyone who lived nearby who has noticed that their wheelie bin has gone missing."
The man's body was discovered in a wheelie bin on Monday night outside the entrance to the flats. It had been wrapped in cling film and a purple duvet cover.
It is thought the dead man and Ms Winning were partners.
Her baby is being cared for. | The body of a man found in a wheelie bin has been identified as missing mother-of-three Rebecca Winning. | 0 | English |
The 34-year-old, who had recently given birth, was found dead at her home in Essex Close in Luton on 10 October.
Bedfordshire Police said her family has been informed.
A double murder investigation was launched on Wednesday. A man arrested in connection with the deaths has been released on bail.
Live: More on this story and others in Bedfordshire
Det Insp Fraser Wylie, of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, appealed for friends or colleagues of Ms Winning to contact police.
He added: "We're also continuing to ask for anyone who witnessed suspicious activity between Friday 7 and Monday 10 October in and around Essex Close to get in touch.
"We're particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw a black wheelie bin being taken along the street, or anyone who lived nearby who has noticed that their wheelie bin has gone missing."
The man's body was discovered in a wheelie bin on Monday night outside the entrance to the flats. It had been wrapped in cling film and a purple duvet cover.
It is thought the dead man and Ms Winning were partners.
Her baby is being cared for. | A woman was found dead, and police are also inquiring after a body in a bin in a street. | 1 | English |
Brown accused referee Dean Whitestone of a number of "really poor" decisions.
Whitestone awarded Gillingham a penalty in first-half stoppage time before sending off Southend's Ryan Inniss for two bookable offences.
"There were four or five decisions that says that referee shouldn't be refereeing at this level," said Brown.
The 57-year-old claimed Whitestone did not cope with the pressure of the game between two sides separated by the mouth of the Thames.
"The referee mentioned to me that it was a derby game and he'd heard about the potential friction - but you can't take that into consideration," said Brown.
"He initially crossed his arms about to wave away the penalty but the next movement he blows for a foul. That, for me, is a referee under pressure.
"The sending off is even worse - unbelievable refereeing. This was officiating at its worst and someone has to be brought to task. I'm appealing the red card and if I can take it further than that I will."
Meanwhile, Southend defender and former captain Adam Barrett has announced his retirement at the age of 37.
Barrett played 354 games in two spells with the club, the last against Stevenage in the EFL Trophy in November.
He was a member of the Shrimpers side that won back-to-back promotions from League Two to the Championship in 2005 and 2006, and also the League Two play-off final in 2015.
"He will be remembered as one of Blues' greatest and a true legend," Brown told the club website. | Southend United manager Paul Brown has appealed against a red card given to refereeing in the League Two play-off final at Southend United. | 0 | English |
Brown accused referee Dean Whitestone of a number of "really poor" decisions.
Whitestone awarded Gillingham a penalty in first-half stoppage time before sending off Southend's Ryan Inniss for two bookable offences.
"There were four or five decisions that says that referee shouldn't be refereeing at this level," said Brown.
The 57-year-old claimed Whitestone did not cope with the pressure of the game between two sides separated by the mouth of the Thames.
"The referee mentioned to me that it was a derby game and he'd heard about the potential friction - but you can't take that into consideration," said Brown.
"He initially crossed his arms about to wave away the penalty but the next movement he blows for a foul. That, for me, is a referee under pressure.
"The sending off is even worse - unbelievable refereeing. This was officiating at its worst and someone has to be brought to task. I'm appealing the red card and if I can take it further than that I will."
Meanwhile, Southend defender and former captain Adam Barrett has announced his retirement at the age of 37.
Barrett played 354 games in two spells with the club, the last against Stevenage in the EFL Trophy in November.
He was a member of the Shrimpers side that won back-to-back promotions from League Two to the Championship in 2005 and 2006, and also the League Two play-off final in 2015.
"He will be remembered as one of Blues' greatest and a true legend," Brown told the club website. | Brown says the referee should be "brought to task" over his performance. | 1 | English |
At least 44 more have been injured in the crush, which was reportedly triggered by a road accident.
The pilgrims were returning from the Hindu shrine of Sabarimala, which is in a remote, mountainous, densely-forested area.
Kerala Governor R S Gavai has said he is "deeply shocked and saddened".
"We have recovered 102 bodies. The rescue work is almost over," local police official Sanjay Kumar told the Associated Press news agency.
The stampede happened at Pulmedu, near the town of Vandiperiyar in Idukki district, Indian media reported.
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims had gathered at the hill shrine on Friday, the last day of an annual festival.
The festival runs for two months and attracts millions of visitors every year.
Reports differed as to exactly how the deadly crush was triggered.
The Indian PTI news agency said a jeep carrying pilgrims had driven into a crowd returning from the shrine, starting a panic.
However, the Times of India reported that the incident happened when the jeep broke down and overturned as pilgrims tried to move it.
It crushed a number of people and caused others to stumble, which then triggered the stampede, the report said.
Correspondents say deadly stampedes are not unusual at Indian temples, where huge crowds gather in small areas with few safety measures or crowd controls.
A similar tragedy happened at Sabaramila in 1999, when more than 50 people died in a stampede after a landslide on a crowded hillside. | At least 102 people have died in a stampede at a Hindu festival in the Indian state of Kerala, officials say. | 0 | English |
At least 44 more have been injured in the crush, which was reportedly triggered by a road accident.
The pilgrims were returning from the Hindu shrine of Sabarimala, which is in a remote, mountainous, densely-forested area.
Kerala Governor R S Gavai has said he is "deeply shocked and saddened".
"We have recovered 102 bodies. The rescue work is almost over," local police official Sanjay Kumar told the Associated Press news agency.
The stampede happened at Pulmedu, near the town of Vandiperiyar in Idukki district, Indian media reported.
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims had gathered at the hill shrine on Friday, the last day of an annual festival.
The festival runs for two months and attracts millions of visitors every year.
Reports differed as to exactly how the deadly crush was triggered.
The Indian PTI news agency said a jeep carrying pilgrims had driven into a crowd returning from the shrine, starting a panic.
However, the Times of India reported that the incident happened when the jeep broke down and overturned as pilgrims tried to move it.
It crushed a number of people and caused others to stumble, which then triggered the stampede, the report said.
Correspondents say deadly stampedes are not unusual at Indian temples, where huge crowds gather in small areas with few safety measures or crowd controls.
A similar tragedy happened at Sabaramila in 1999, when more than 50 people died in a stampede after a landslide on a crowded hillside. | Officials say 102 pilgrims have been killed in a stampede at a religious festival in Pulmedu. | 1 | English |
The 31-year-old has been without a club since leaving English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, where he spent nine years.
He did not play at all for Tottenham in the 2014-15 season and spent the previous season on loan with Queens Park Rangers.
"Officially at St Etienne so happy - back in football," he wrote on Twitter.
Assou-Ekotto has not played for Cameroon since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when he was involved in an argument with his team-mate Benjamin Moukandjo and even appeared to headbutt him. | Cameroon midfielder Emmanuel Assou-Ekotto has returned to St Etienne after a spell with the French club. | 0 | English |
The 31-year-old has been without a club since leaving English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, where he spent nine years.
He did not play at all for Tottenham in the 2014-15 season and spent the previous season on loan with Queens Park Rangers.
"Officially at St Etienne so happy - back in football," he wrote on Twitter.
Assou-Ekotto has not played for Cameroon since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when he was involved in an argument with his team-mate Benjamin Moukandjo and even appeared to headbutt him. | Assou-Ekotto has signed with St Etienne. | 1 | English |
The key foreign ministry portfolio has gone to Ibrahim Ghandour, a former presidential assistant.
Mohamed Zayed has been appointed oil minister, while Mustafa Osman Obeid was appointed acting defence minister.
The new government will comprise a total of 31 cabinet ministers.
In addition President Bashir has also appointed governors for Sudan's 18 states in what he has vowed will be a "new page" for his country,
Speaking at his inauguration last week, the president said that he wanted to repair ties with the West, tackle corruption and bring peace to the country.
Another priority is restoring Sudan's ailing economy.
Mr Bashir, 71, seized power in an Islamist-backed coup in 1989.
Even President Bashir has been forced to admit - with civil war(s) continuing, and the ongoing economic crisis - that Sudan needs to change, and this reshuffle is part of his promised reforms.
The most surprising decision is the removal of Abdel Rahim Hussein as defence minister, as for many years he has been President Bashir's confidant and friend.
Mr Hussein has been named governor of Khartoum state, one of several changes among the governors, which seem designed to remove any who were developing sizable local power bases.
But simply replacing ministers and governors will not bring change. Instead, the way Sudan is governed will have to improve if the country is to escape from its current malaise. | Sudanese President Bashir has formed a new government. | 1 | English |
The key foreign ministry portfolio has gone to Ibrahim Ghandour, a former presidential assistant.
Mohamed Zayed has been appointed oil minister, while Mustafa Osman Obeid was appointed acting defence minister.
The new government will comprise a total of 31 cabinet ministers.
In addition President Bashir has also appointed governors for Sudan's 18 states in what he has vowed will be a "new page" for his country,
Speaking at his inauguration last week, the president said that he wanted to repair ties with the West, tackle corruption and bring peace to the country.
Another priority is restoring Sudan's ailing economy.
Mr Bashir, 71, seized power in an Islamist-backed coup in 1989.
Even President Bashir has been forced to admit - with civil war(s) continuing, and the ongoing economic crisis - that Sudan needs to change, and this reshuffle is part of his promised reforms.
The most surprising decision is the removal of Abdel Rahim Hussein as defence minister, as for many years he has been President Bashir's confidant and friend.
Mr Hussein has been named governor of Khartoum state, one of several changes among the governors, which seem designed to remove any who were developing sizable local power bases.
But simply replacing ministers and governors will not bring change. Instead, the way Sudan is governed will have to improve if the country is to escape from its current malaise. | Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir has appointed a number of ministers and governors as part of his sweeping reform programme. | 0 | English |
In 2014, a report by the public protector said Mr Zuma had "benefited unduly" from the upgrades.
Mr Zuma said the auditor-general and finance minister should determine how much he should repay to end the dispute.
The announcement comes a week before a constitutional hearing on the matter.
Africa Live: BBC news updates
How President Zuma's Nkandla home has grown
The refurbishment of the residence in the village of Nkandla, in Mr Zuma's home province of KwaZulu-Natal, has turned into a major political controversy in South Africa.
Some of of the money was spent on building an amphitheatre, swimming pool, and cattle enclosure.
The opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) and Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who have called for a corruption investigation, say they are pressing ahead with their court case regardless of the president's latest offer.
Following Mr Zuma's announcement #PayBackThemoney is trending in South Africa - this was the phrase EFF MPs chanted at the president in parliament last year.
Many commentators seem sceptical.
Analysis: Milton Nkosi, BBC News
President Jacob Zuma's delayed willingness to pay back the money spent on the upgrades to his Nkandla residence could be a calculated move to avoid embarrassment at the Constitutional Court hearing expected next week.
But it could also be linked to the forthcoming local government election.
The Nkandla scandal has been a sore point for the governing African National Congress (ANC) which President Zuma leads, especially as the party faithful go out to campaign for votes.
Political analyst Professor Somadoda Fikeni told me that it could also be related to the president being "politically vulnerable as he enters his 'lame-duck' period and following his mis-appointment of finance ministers" at the end of last year.
Another consideration could well be an attempt to avert another episode of the chaotic scenes we saw during the opening of parliament last year when Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) heckled and disrupted the president's state of the nation address.
Security personnel had to be called into the chamber to remove the MPs who would not stop shouting "pay back the money'" while President Zuma desperately tried to deliver his speech.
Punches at South Africa parliament
Why did Zuma sack two finance ministers in a week?
All figures in 2013 financial terms
Source: Public protector report | South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has delayed paying back $1.5m (£1.2m) of public money spent on his Nkandla residence. | 0 | English |
In 2014, a report by the public protector said Mr Zuma had "benefited unduly" from the upgrades.
Mr Zuma said the auditor-general and finance minister should determine how much he should repay to end the dispute.
The announcement comes a week before a constitutional hearing on the matter.
Africa Live: BBC news updates
How President Zuma's Nkandla home has grown
The refurbishment of the residence in the village of Nkandla, in Mr Zuma's home province of KwaZulu-Natal, has turned into a major political controversy in South Africa.
Some of of the money was spent on building an amphitheatre, swimming pool, and cattle enclosure.
The opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) and Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who have called for a corruption investigation, say they are pressing ahead with their court case regardless of the president's latest offer.
Following Mr Zuma's announcement #PayBackThemoney is trending in South Africa - this was the phrase EFF MPs chanted at the president in parliament last year.
Many commentators seem sceptical.
Analysis: Milton Nkosi, BBC News
President Jacob Zuma's delayed willingness to pay back the money spent on the upgrades to his Nkandla residence could be a calculated move to avoid embarrassment at the Constitutional Court hearing expected next week.
But it could also be linked to the forthcoming local government election.
The Nkandla scandal has been a sore point for the governing African National Congress (ANC) which President Zuma leads, especially as the party faithful go out to campaign for votes.
Political analyst Professor Somadoda Fikeni told me that it could also be related to the president being "politically vulnerable as he enters his 'lame-duck' period and following his mis-appointment of finance ministers" at the end of last year.
Another consideration could well be an attempt to avert another episode of the chaotic scenes we saw during the opening of parliament last year when Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) heckled and disrupted the president's state of the nation address.
Security personnel had to be called into the chamber to remove the MPs who would not stop shouting "pay back the money'" while President Zuma desperately tried to deliver his speech.
Punches at South Africa parliament
Why did Zuma sack two finance ministers in a week?
All figures in 2013 financial terms
Source: Public protector report | President Jacob Zuma has agreed to repay at least some of the money controversially spent on upgrading his private home. | 1 | English |
Christopher Huxtable, 34, from Swansea, had been missing since the collapse in February.
His body was found on Wednesday and workers who carried out the search formed a guard of honour as it was driven from the site in the early hours of the morning.
Ken Cresswell, 57, and John Shaw, 61, both from Rotherham, remain missing.
The body of a fourth man, Michael Collings, 53, from Brotton, Teesside, was previously recovered from the site.
Swansea East MP Carolyn Harris, who has been involved with the family since the incident, said they still did not know all the facts about the collapse.
She said: "I feel very sad. My heart and my prayers go out to the family who have waited desperately for Christopher's body to be found. They can finally have closure, and say goodbye to him and grieve his loss.
"But let's not forget that there's two other families who are still waiting for their loved ones to be returned."
The building was due for demolition when it partially collapsed in February. | The body of a man who was missing since the collapse of the Swansea Power Station has been recovered. | 0 | English |
Christopher Huxtable, 34, from Swansea, had been missing since the collapse in February.
His body was found on Wednesday and workers who carried out the search formed a guard of honour as it was driven from the site in the early hours of the morning.
Ken Cresswell, 57, and John Shaw, 61, both from Rotherham, remain missing.
The body of a fourth man, Michael Collings, 53, from Brotton, Teesside, was previously recovered from the site.
Swansea East MP Carolyn Harris, who has been involved with the family since the incident, said they still did not know all the facts about the collapse.
She said: "I feel very sad. My heart and my prayers go out to the family who have waited desperately for Christopher's body to be found. They can finally have closure, and say goodbye to him and grieve his loss.
"But let's not forget that there's two other families who are still waiting for their loved ones to be returned."
The building was due for demolition when it partially collapsed in February. | A body found in the ruins of a collapse has been identified. | 1 | English |
Christopher Clarke, 29, contacted girls, aged 15 and 16 at the time, via Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter.
He also bought the Ysgol Bro Dinefwr pupils gifts including T-shirts, earrings, sweets and games consoles.
An Education Workforce Council hearing concluded his actions amounted to professional misconduct.
One girl told how Mr Clarke sent her a message saying: "I kept having the same thought over and over again. How much I wanted to grab you, kiss you..."
The girl, now 19, said he also invited her to one-on-one sessions in his chemistry office and told her not to show anyone the gifts her gave her.
Another girl, now 17, said his actions made her feel uncomfortable and he was "acting in a creepy nature".
A third student said she told Mr Clarke she thought his messages were inappropriate and he later asked her to delete their conversation.
Police investigated but no charges were brought against Mr Clarke.
The school also began an investigation but he resigned before any findings were made.
Education Workforce Council chairman, Steve Powell, said Mr Clarke's conduct "clearly breached boundaries between teachers and pupils".
"His actions fell very short of the standards expected of a registered person and amounted to unacceptable professional conduct," he added. | A teacher who sent sexual messages to three pupils has resigned. | 1 | English |
Christopher Clarke, 29, contacted girls, aged 15 and 16 at the time, via Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter.
He also bought the Ysgol Bro Dinefwr pupils gifts including T-shirts, earrings, sweets and games consoles.
An Education Workforce Council hearing concluded his actions amounted to professional misconduct.
One girl told how Mr Clarke sent her a message saying: "I kept having the same thought over and over again. How much I wanted to grab you, kiss you..."
The girl, now 19, said he also invited her to one-on-one sessions in his chemistry office and told her not to show anyone the gifts her gave her.
Another girl, now 17, said his actions made her feel uncomfortable and he was "acting in a creepy nature".
A third student said she told Mr Clarke she thought his messages were inappropriate and he later asked her to delete their conversation.
Police investigated but no charges were brought against Mr Clarke.
The school also began an investigation but he resigned before any findings were made.
Education Workforce Council chairman, Steve Powell, said Mr Clarke's conduct "clearly breached boundaries between teachers and pupils".
"His actions fell very short of the standards expected of a registered person and amounted to unacceptable professional conduct," he added. | A teacher who sent messages to teenage girls about sex has been sacked. | 0 | English |
The bird, known officially as LF15, and her partner LM12 bred three chicks in both 2015 and 2016 at the Dunkeld reserve.
Lassie arrived back in Scotland on 23 March, six days after her mate.
Viewers from around the world have been watching the pair's progress on the Loch of the Lowes live webcam.
Charlotte Fleming, Perthshire ranger for the Scottish Wildlife Trust, said: "LF15 has settled down to begin incubating, and we would expect the egg to hatch in about six weeks' time.
"It's now clear that the pair's attempts at breeding have been a success and they are on track to repeat the hat-trick of chicks that were hatched in both 2015 and 2016." | A female bird nicknamed Lassie has laid an egg at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Loch of the Lowes nature reserve. | 1 | English |
The bird, known officially as LF15, and her partner LM12 bred three chicks in both 2015 and 2016 at the Dunkeld reserve.
Lassie arrived back in Scotland on 23 March, six days after her mate.
Viewers from around the world have been watching the pair's progress on the Loch of the Lowes live webcam.
Charlotte Fleming, Perthshire ranger for the Scottish Wildlife Trust, said: "LF15 has settled down to begin incubating, and we would expect the egg to hatch in about six weeks' time.
"It's now clear that the pair's attempts at breeding have been a success and they are on track to repeat the hat-trick of chicks that were hatched in both 2015 and 2016." | A new chick has been born at the Loch of the Lowes reserve in Perthshire. | 0 | English |
Police said they received a report of the fire at a property in Castle Mews at about 03:30 BST on Saturday.
A tyre had been put against the front door of the house and set alight. The blaze caused smoke damage.
A man, a woman and two boys inside the property were not injured.
Det Insp Tara Nicholls said: "I would appeal to anyone that was in the area and noticed any suspicious activity between the times of 01:30 and 03:30 BST to contact CID at Cookstown Police Station on the non emergency number 101." | Four people have escaped injury after an arson attack in Castle Mews. | 1 | English |
Police said they received a report of the fire at a property in Castle Mews at about 03:30 BST on Saturday.
A tyre had been put against the front door of the house and set alight. The blaze caused smoke damage.
A man, a woman and two boys inside the property were not injured.
Det Insp Tara Nicholls said: "I would appeal to anyone that was in the area and noticed any suspicious activity between the times of 01:30 and 03:30 BST to contact CID at Cookstown Police Station on the non emergency number 101." | A house fire in County Armagh has been put out by arsonists. | 0 | English |
The CQC previously rated the Penberthy home in Newquay as inadequate.
New reports highlight problems at three other homes run by Cornwall Care: Headlands in Carbis Bay, Trevern in Falmouth and Blackwood in Camborne.
Cornwall Care said it was rare for an inspection not to point out areas for improvement.
The CQC said Headlands was "unsafe" and overall "was not caring".
At Trevern "one person had not been able to have a bath or shower for eleven months due to the home not obtaining the appropriate bathing equipment to meet the person's needs," the report stated.
Action was also needed to address the "care and welfare of people who use services" and the "safety and suitability of premises," it was claimed.
The report on Blackwood said "people did not always have access to meaningful activities" and action was needed regarding the "safety and suitability of premises".
Due to changes in CQC reporting procedures the reports did not give an overall rating as it has done for Penberthy.
Adrian Hughes, the commission's deputy chief inspector of adult social care, said there had been "slippage" in services provided by Cornwall Care.
He said: "They have taken their eye off the ball in some aspects of that care."
A spokesman for Cornwall Care said: "We have worked closely with CQC and commissioners for many years and it is rare that an inspection of any care service does not point out areas for improvement.
"We welcome that feedback and always act quickly to make sure we are offering the best possible service to our clients." | Action is needed at homes for the elderly run by Cornwall Care, after the company took its "eye off the ball", the CQC said. | 1 | English |
The CQC previously rated the Penberthy home in Newquay as inadequate.
New reports highlight problems at three other homes run by Cornwall Care: Headlands in Carbis Bay, Trevern in Falmouth and Blackwood in Camborne.
Cornwall Care said it was rare for an inspection not to point out areas for improvement.
The CQC said Headlands was "unsafe" and overall "was not caring".
At Trevern "one person had not been able to have a bath or shower for eleven months due to the home not obtaining the appropriate bathing equipment to meet the person's needs," the report stated.
Action was also needed to address the "care and welfare of people who use services" and the "safety and suitability of premises," it was claimed.
The report on Blackwood said "people did not always have access to meaningful activities" and action was needed regarding the "safety and suitability of premises".
Due to changes in CQC reporting procedures the reports did not give an overall rating as it has done for Penberthy.
Adrian Hughes, the commission's deputy chief inspector of adult social care, said there had been "slippage" in services provided by Cornwall Care.
He said: "They have taken their eye off the ball in some aspects of that care."
A spokesman for Cornwall Care said: "We have worked closely with CQC and commissioners for many years and it is rare that an inspection of any care service does not point out areas for improvement.
"We welcome that feedback and always act quickly to make sure we are offering the best possible service to our clients." | A care home run by Cornwall Care has been rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). | 0 | English |
Guy Hedger, 61, died in the early hours of 30 April after intruders reportedly broke into his home in Ashley, near Ringwood, and opened fire with a shotgun.
Marine officers are searching a section of the River Stour in West Parley.
Three men appeared in court in May accused of Mr Hedger's murder.
Det Ch Insp Sarah Derbyshire of Dorset Police said: "We received intelligence to suggest that the weapon would be in this area and by searching the river today we hope to recover it."
Earlier this week the charity Crimestoppers put up a £10,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the firearm used and jewellery stolen during the raid.
Kevin Downton, 40, of Winterborne Stickland near Blandford, Jason Baccus, 41, and Scott Keeping, 44, both of Verney Close, Bournemouth, have been charged with murder and are due at Winchester Crown Court at a later date to enter pleas.
Helen Cooper, 40, from Poole, has been charged with assisting an offender.
A 45-year-old-man from Poole and a 39-year-old Bournemouth man were arrested in May on suspicion of conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and released while inquiries continue. | Police investigating the murder of a man in Dorset have searched a river in the search for a firearm. | 0 | English |
Guy Hedger, 61, died in the early hours of 30 April after intruders reportedly broke into his home in Ashley, near Ringwood, and opened fire with a shotgun.
Marine officers are searching a section of the River Stour in West Parley.
Three men appeared in court in May accused of Mr Hedger's murder.
Det Ch Insp Sarah Derbyshire of Dorset Police said: "We received intelligence to suggest that the weapon would be in this area and by searching the river today we hope to recover it."
Earlier this week the charity Crimestoppers put up a £10,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the firearm used and jewellery stolen during the raid.
Kevin Downton, 40, of Winterborne Stickland near Blandford, Jason Baccus, 41, and Scott Keeping, 44, both of Verney Close, Bournemouth, have been charged with murder and are due at Winchester Crown Court at a later date to enter pleas.
Helen Cooper, 40, from Poole, has been charged with assisting an offender.
A 45-year-old-man from Poole and a 39-year-old Bournemouth man were arrested in May on suspicion of conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and released while inquiries continue. | A stretch of river is being searched in an attempt to find the weapon used to kill a man who was shot at his home. | 1 | English |
Police were called to Station Road, Wood Green, at about 03:20 BST after receiving reports of a stabbing outside the Jolly Anglers public house.
Paramedics treated the man, named by police as 33-year-old Vincent Harvey, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
No arrests have been made and the Met have appealed for witnesses.
Det Ch Insp Noel McHugh said there was "a large number of people in and around the Jolly Anglers pub at the time Vincent was stabbed".
"It is vital that anyone who saw this incident, or the events leading up to the incident, get in contact with police," he said. | A man has died after being stabbed outside a pub in west London. | 0 | English |
Police were called to Station Road, Wood Green, at about 03:20 BST after receiving reports of a stabbing outside the Jolly Anglers public house.
Paramedics treated the man, named by police as 33-year-old Vincent Harvey, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
No arrests have been made and the Met have appealed for witnesses.
Det Ch Insp Noel McHugh said there was "a large number of people in and around the Jolly Anglers pub at the time Vincent was stabbed".
"It is vital that anyone who saw this incident, or the events leading up to the incident, get in contact with police," he said. | A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death outside a busy pub. | 1 | English |
A winding-up petition was dismissed by the High Court on Monday.
The brief hearing in London revealed an undisclosed amount of money owed to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs had been paid by the Exiles.
A club statement said the takeover had been agreed, subject to the approval of the Rugby Football Union.
The Championship side but have struggled to pay players' wages since previously avoiding liquidation in April, and Rowland Phillips has not been replaced since leaving as head coach.
Welsh - one of England's oldest clubs, having been formed in 1885 - said the financial security provided by the unnamed California-based group would allow the club "to plan for the future with confidence and renewed enthusiasm".
Club chairman Bleddyn Phillips commented: "We are thrilled and very excited to be able to announce the arrival of a new owner which will provide the club with the financial strength to sustain its ambition to be not only a competitive rugby team playing in the top tiers of the game in the United Kingdom, but, equally importantly, to consolidate and enhance its social, community and amateur based activities at its spiritual home at Old Deer Park".
The Exiles were a Premiership side as recently as 2015, when they were based at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford and finished bottom of the table after losing all 22 games.
They subsequently returned to their traditional home at Old Deer Park in Richmond after three seasons away and started the new season with a narrow 33-32 defeat at Rotherham on Sunday.
Their plight further highlights the difficult financial situation in English rugby's second tier.
The Rugby Football Union, which runs the Championship, has been accused of under-funding the league, which was reduced from 16 teams to 12 in 2009.
Every team became fully professional at that time, and a new five-year funding deal with the governing body was agreed in 2015.
For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter. | The takeover of Welsh Premiership side Welsh Rugby has been completed. | 0 | English |
A winding-up petition was dismissed by the High Court on Monday.
The brief hearing in London revealed an undisclosed amount of money owed to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs had been paid by the Exiles.
A club statement said the takeover had been agreed, subject to the approval of the Rugby Football Union.
The Championship side but have struggled to pay players' wages since previously avoiding liquidation in April, and Rowland Phillips has not been replaced since leaving as head coach.
Welsh - one of England's oldest clubs, having been formed in 1885 - said the financial security provided by the unnamed California-based group would allow the club "to plan for the future with confidence and renewed enthusiasm".
Club chairman Bleddyn Phillips commented: "We are thrilled and very excited to be able to announce the arrival of a new owner which will provide the club with the financial strength to sustain its ambition to be not only a competitive rugby team playing in the top tiers of the game in the United Kingdom, but, equally importantly, to consolidate and enhance its social, community and amateur based activities at its spiritual home at Old Deer Park".
The Exiles were a Premiership side as recently as 2015, when they were based at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford and finished bottom of the table after losing all 22 games.
They subsequently returned to their traditional home at Old Deer Park in Richmond after three seasons away and started the new season with a narrow 33-32 defeat at Rotherham on Sunday.
Their plight further highlights the difficult financial situation in English rugby's second tier.
The Rugby Football Union, which runs the Championship, has been accused of under-funding the league, which was reduced from 16 teams to 12 in 2009.
Every team became fully professional at that time, and a new five-year funding deal with the governing body was agreed in 2015.
For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter. | Welsh have avoided liquidation after paying their debts, and are now set to be taken over by a California-based group. | 1 | English |
Darren Turk, 53, of Fontridge Lane in Etchingham, is charged with 14 offences including rape and indecent assault between 1996 and 2002.
At the time he was a member of the care staff, and later head of care, at Frewen College in Northiam.
He has been bailed to appear before Hastings Magistrates' Court on 1 July.
Sussex Police said the charges did not involve any staff or pupils currently at the school.
Frewen College is a day and boarding school for children aged between seven and 19 with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia. | A man has been accused of committing sexual offences at a Northiam school where he worked. | 1 | English |
Darren Turk, 53, of Fontridge Lane in Etchingham, is charged with 14 offences including rape and indecent assault between 1996 and 2002.
At the time he was a member of the care staff, and later head of care, at Frewen College in Northiam.
He has been bailed to appear before Hastings Magistrates' Court on 1 July.
Sussex Police said the charges did not involve any staff or pupils currently at the school.
Frewen College is a day and boarding school for children aged between seven and 19 with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia. | A former care worker has been charged with historical child sex offences. | 0 | English |
The crossing in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, was concreted over in 1904 when the tram network expanded.
It re-opened to pedestrians after a £5m project, which also exposed a section of the River Roch in the town.
Work on uncovering the bridge started 18 months ago and is part of a £250m transformation of the town due to end in 2019.
A Rochdale Council spokeswoman said the crossing is believed to have been built in about 1324 when Edward II ruled England.
It expanded as the town grew, with sections added in the Restoration and Georgian eras.
Merchants travelled over the bridge to Yorkshire to buy wool which was then finished in Rochdale's mills.
In the 1700s it was one of two main routes from Lancashire to Yorkshire, making Rochdale one of the most important towns in the region ahead of the Industrial Revolution.
The council said the re-exposed section of the river would help prevent flooding. | A bridge built in the 14th Century has reopened after it was hidden from view for more than a century. | 1 | English |
The crossing in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, was concreted over in 1904 when the tram network expanded.
It re-opened to pedestrians after a £5m project, which also exposed a section of the River Roch in the town.
Work on uncovering the bridge started 18 months ago and is part of a £250m transformation of the town due to end in 2019.
A Rochdale Council spokeswoman said the crossing is believed to have been built in about 1324 when Edward II ruled England.
It expanded as the town grew, with sections added in the Restoration and Georgian eras.
Merchants travelled over the bridge to Yorkshire to buy wool which was then finished in Rochdale's mills.
In the 1700s it was one of two main routes from Lancashire to Yorkshire, making Rochdale one of the most important towns in the region ahead of the Industrial Revolution.
The council said the re-exposed section of the river would help prevent flooding. | A bridge that was part of the route between Lancashire and Yorkshire has reopened to the public. | 0 | English |
The man, who has not yet been identified, was last seen alive at 20:45 BST on Tuesday 9 June in St Stephen's subway.
Two people saw the man, 29, in the early hours of Wednesday before he was found dead at 07:00 BST, police said.
A post-mortem examination revealed he died from injuries to the spleen and the death was declared "suspicious".
Det Insp Marie James said: "We are still trying to create a timeline of the man's final movements and the circumstances which led to his death.
"We would particularly like to hear from two people who saw the man in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
"Other witnesses have suggested a male teenager, possibly a college student, passed him in the subway at around 05:00 BST and later returned to buy flowers from the flower stall by the subway to leave inside.
"The second person we wish to trace is a man who gave assistance at the scene when his body was discovered.
"This man is described as being smartly dressed, wearing a jacket and glasses.
"I would also appeal again for people to contact me if they know details about any of his friends or family as we have still been unable to trace next of kin despite numerous inquiries." | Police investigating the death of a man in Belfast have appealed for witnesses to come forward. | 0 | English |
The man, who has not yet been identified, was last seen alive at 20:45 BST on Tuesday 9 June in St Stephen's subway.
Two people saw the man, 29, in the early hours of Wednesday before he was found dead at 07:00 BST, police said.
A post-mortem examination revealed he died from injuries to the spleen and the death was declared "suspicious".
Det Insp Marie James said: "We are still trying to create a timeline of the man's final movements and the circumstances which led to his death.
"We would particularly like to hear from two people who saw the man in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
"Other witnesses have suggested a male teenager, possibly a college student, passed him in the subway at around 05:00 BST and later returned to buy flowers from the flower stall by the subway to leave inside.
"The second person we wish to trace is a man who gave assistance at the scene when his body was discovered.
"This man is described as being smartly dressed, wearing a jacket and glasses.
"I would also appeal again for people to contact me if they know details about any of his friends or family as we have still been unable to trace next of kin despite numerous inquiries." | Police investigating the death of a man in a subway want to speak to two potential witnesses. | 1 | English |
Chiltern Edge School in Sonning Common had been rated inadequate by Ofsted after following the inspection in March.
Inspectors also said pupil attainment was too low and a disadvantaged pupils' fund was not being used effectively.
Oxfordshire County Council said it will begin consulting on Friday over whether the school should shut.
The school, which educates children between 11 and 16 years old, received a good rating from Ofsted in 2012.
But after the most recent inspection, the watchdog said the school had shown a lack of management and effective teaching, which led to pupils underperforming.
It added: "Standards in reading are too low. Pupils do not read well or widely enough.
"This restricts their access to the wider curriculum."
The council will discuss the potential closure of the 500-pupil school with parents on 3 May.
A spokesman said the consultation - which will run until 16 June - will explore the potential impacts of the closure and how it can provide good-quality education to pupils.
Director of children's services Lucy Butler, said: "It's important to stress at this stage that no decisions have been taken and that the school would not close without appropriate transfer arrangements in place for every child to attend a better-performing school."
The school would not comment on the potential closure, but a letter to parents read: "Inevitably, this is a time of great concern and uncertainty for everyone but I assure you that everything possible will be done to safeguard the education and progress of our students." | A school placed in special measures by inspectors in March could be closed, a council has said. | 1 | English |
Chiltern Edge School in Sonning Common had been rated inadequate by Ofsted after following the inspection in March.
Inspectors also said pupil attainment was too low and a disadvantaged pupils' fund was not being used effectively.
Oxfordshire County Council said it will begin consulting on Friday over whether the school should shut.
The school, which educates children between 11 and 16 years old, received a good rating from Ofsted in 2012.
But after the most recent inspection, the watchdog said the school had shown a lack of management and effective teaching, which led to pupils underperforming.
It added: "Standards in reading are too low. Pupils do not read well or widely enough.
"This restricts their access to the wider curriculum."
The council will discuss the potential closure of the 500-pupil school with parents on 3 May.
A spokesman said the consultation - which will run until 16 June - will explore the potential impacts of the closure and how it can provide good-quality education to pupils.
Director of children's services Lucy Butler, said: "It's important to stress at this stage that no decisions have been taken and that the school would not close without appropriate transfer arrangements in place for every child to attend a better-performing school."
The school would not comment on the potential closure, but a letter to parents read: "Inevitably, this is a time of great concern and uncertainty for everyone but I assure you that everything possible will be done to safeguard the education and progress of our students." | A school which was rated inadequate by the education watchdog is to close. | 0 | English |
MI6 and and GCHQ advertised on the Mumsnet website for the first time this year, and MI5 has raised its target for women employees to 45% by 2021.
Flexible working and the importance of "high emotional intelligence" are also being stressed in recruitment.
The agencies were responding to calls from MPs to recruit more women.
Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee reported in March 2015 that 37% of intelligence agency staff were women and women only make up 19% of senior civil servants in the agencies.
One year on, the government says that it and the agencies - internal security service MI5, external spy agency MI6 and the government listening post GCHQ - "agree wholeheartedly" with the need for "diversity" in agency staff.
It says action has been taken since the report was published to "increase their focus" on "all aspects of diversity", including recruiting more women.
Recruitment targets, "diversity champions", events such as a recent "Women in Cyber" event and more career support for female officers are part of efforts to employ more women and encourage talented existing women to apply for promotion.
They also say they are doing more to "promote a flexible working culture" for men and women with childcare commitments and to allow women returning from maternity leave to take up their old jobs - including in intelligence roles.
The three agencies also said they were always looking for "new and innovative ways to recruit those with the right skills, mind-set and diversity of approach".
MI5 had already used Mumsnet as well as local newspapers to target women "not currently in work" while the other two agencies did so for the first time this year.
GCHQ has also removed a requirement of a 2:1 university degree from its "fast-stream" recruitment to encourage women who had followed a "non-traditional graduate route".
The government said the initiatives were having an effect as MI5 had recently been placed in the Times Top 50 employers for women and had increased its number of new female employees by 5% to 46% of new recruits. GCHQ had seen applications from women rise to 40%. MI6 had increased its female recruitment targets for 2016/17 after seeing a 4% drop in women - to 41% of new recruits.
The government also said career support for female staff was having a "real impact" with increased numbers of women applying for senior roles in MI5. | The government says it is "increasingly" looking to recruit more women in its spy agencies. | 0 | English |
MI6 and and GCHQ advertised on the Mumsnet website for the first time this year, and MI5 has raised its target for women employees to 45% by 2021.
Flexible working and the importance of "high emotional intelligence" are also being stressed in recruitment.
The agencies were responding to calls from MPs to recruit more women.
Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee reported in March 2015 that 37% of intelligence agency staff were women and women only make up 19% of senior civil servants in the agencies.
One year on, the government says that it and the agencies - internal security service MI5, external spy agency MI6 and the government listening post GCHQ - "agree wholeheartedly" with the need for "diversity" in agency staff.
It says action has been taken since the report was published to "increase their focus" on "all aspects of diversity", including recruiting more women.
Recruitment targets, "diversity champions", events such as a recent "Women in Cyber" event and more career support for female officers are part of efforts to employ more women and encourage talented existing women to apply for promotion.
They also say they are doing more to "promote a flexible working culture" for men and women with childcare commitments and to allow women returning from maternity leave to take up their old jobs - including in intelligence roles.
The three agencies also said they were always looking for "new and innovative ways to recruit those with the right skills, mind-set and diversity of approach".
MI5 had already used Mumsnet as well as local newspapers to target women "not currently in work" while the other two agencies did so for the first time this year.
GCHQ has also removed a requirement of a 2:1 university degree from its "fast-stream" recruitment to encourage women who had followed a "non-traditional graduate route".
The government said the initiatives were having an effect as MI5 had recently been placed in the Times Top 50 employers for women and had increased its number of new female employees by 5% to 46% of new recruits. GCHQ had seen applications from women rise to 40%. MI6 had increased its female recruitment targets for 2016/17 after seeing a 4% drop in women - to 41% of new recruits.
The government also said career support for female staff was having a "real impact" with increased numbers of women applying for senior roles in MI5. | Intelligence agencies say they are recruiting more female staff for jobs. | 1 | English |
Hatfield Colliery closed in June with the loss of 430 jobs after almost a century of production.
The short ceremony took place at the mine, near Doncaster.
John Grogan, chairman of the Hatfield Employee Benefit Trust, which has run the mine since 2013, said it was "the end of an era".
He said: "On Monday the company will be wound up in the High Court and that will represent the end of coal mining in South Yorkshire after many generations.
"In 1980 there were 50,000 miners in South Yorkshire. On Monday morning when we're in the High Court there will be none.
"We're presenting this piece of coal as a symbol of our respect for all the miners who have gone before us in South Yorkshire and helped build the economy of our country and keep the lights on for many decades."
Accepting the gift the Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones said: "On behalf of Doncaster and South Yorkshire I'm humbled to accept this."
The only remaining deep coal mine in England, Kellingley colliery in North Yorkshire, is due to close later this year. | A lump of coal has been presented to Doncaster's mayor at a ceremony marking the end of mining in the region. | 1 | English |
Hatfield Colliery closed in June with the loss of 430 jobs after almost a century of production.
The short ceremony took place at the mine, near Doncaster.
John Grogan, chairman of the Hatfield Employee Benefit Trust, which has run the mine since 2013, said it was "the end of an era".
He said: "On Monday the company will be wound up in the High Court and that will represent the end of coal mining in South Yorkshire after many generations.
"In 1980 there were 50,000 miners in South Yorkshire. On Monday morning when we're in the High Court there will be none.
"We're presenting this piece of coal as a symbol of our respect for all the miners who have gone before us in South Yorkshire and helped build the economy of our country and keep the lights on for many decades."
Accepting the gift the Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones said: "On behalf of Doncaster and South Yorkshire I'm humbled to accept this."
The only remaining deep coal mine in England, Kellingley colliery in North Yorkshire, is due to close later this year. | A piece of coal has been presented to a South Yorkshire coal mine by the Mayor of Doncaster. | 0 | English |
The League One club have also signed Norwich City midfielder Ebou Adams on loan until January.
Adams, 21, signed from non-league Dartford in February 2016, will be making his second loan move from Carrow Road, having had a brief three-game stint with Braintree last season.
Jules, 20, did not play a first-team game for the Royals.
But he did make 10 Scottish Premiership appearances for Motherwell during a loan spell last season, and he was a member of the Scotland Under-20 squad that finished third at the recent Toulon tournament.
Shrewsbury have now made five summer signings, having previously brought in strikers Lenell John-Lewis and Arthur Gnahoua and midfielder Jon Nolan.
Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. | Shrewsbury Town have signed striker Alex Jules on a season-long loan from Motherwell. | 0 | English |
The League One club have also signed Norwich City midfielder Ebou Adams on loan until January.
Adams, 21, signed from non-league Dartford in February 2016, will be making his second loan move from Carrow Road, having had a brief three-game stint with Braintree last season.
Jules, 20, did not play a first-team game for the Royals.
But he did make 10 Scottish Premiership appearances for Motherwell during a loan spell last season, and he was a member of the Scotland Under-20 squad that finished third at the recent Toulon tournament.
Shrewsbury have now made five summer signings, having previously brought in strikers Lenell John-Lewis and Arthur Gnahoua and midfielder Jon Nolan.
Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. | Shrewsbury has signed Jules. | 1 | English |
The leading index closed down 69.63 points at 6231.89.
Miners more than doubled earlier losses to leave Antofagasta down more than 6%. Others, including Anglo American and BHP Billiton were down 4%.
HOusebuilders all but wiped out their earlier falls. Taylor Wimpey ended flat and Berkeley Group ended less than 1% down after a report from chartered surveyors forecasted a short-term drop in UK house prices over the next three months.
Rolls-Royce was also a loser, with a 2% fall.
The chief executive of Rolls-Royce has warned staff that the engineering firm is behind with deliveries to customers, according to the Financial Times.
Vodafone fell about 5% after it agreed a deal to merge its New Zealand operations with Sky Network Television.
On the FTSE 250 builder Bellway was also caught in the general decline of construction shares, with a 1% fall.
That was despite an upbeat trading statement.
"That survey from RICS [Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors] about a first possible drop in house prices since 2012, is clearly spooking people," said Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell.
"It is tax-related and maybe a little bit Brexit related, but some will be wondering whether there are more fundamental factors slowing us down, as prices are just at such high levels."
Flybe shares ended 5.5% lower, despite returning to profit.
On the currency markets, the pound was down 0.3% against the dollar at $1.4466 but rose 0.3% against the euro to €1.277. | (Close): A fall in mining shares hit the main indexes, with the it closing down more than 1%. | 1 | English |
The leading index closed down 69.63 points at 6231.89.
Miners more than doubled earlier losses to leave Antofagasta down more than 6%. Others, including Anglo American and BHP Billiton were down 4%.
HOusebuilders all but wiped out their earlier falls. Taylor Wimpey ended flat and Berkeley Group ended less than 1% down after a report from chartered surveyors forecasted a short-term drop in UK house prices over the next three months.
Rolls-Royce was also a loser, with a 2% fall.
The chief executive of Rolls-Royce has warned staff that the engineering firm is behind with deliveries to customers, according to the Financial Times.
Vodafone fell about 5% after it agreed a deal to merge its New Zealand operations with Sky Network Television.
On the FTSE 250 builder Bellway was also caught in the general decline of construction shares, with a 1% fall.
That was despite an upbeat trading statement.
"That survey from RICS [Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors] about a first possible drop in house prices since 2012, is clearly spooking people," said Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell.
"It is tax-related and maybe a little bit Brexit related, but some will be wondering whether there are more fundamental factors slowing us down, as prices are just at such high levels."
Flybe shares ended 5.5% lower, despite returning to profit.
On the currency markets, the pound was down 0.3% against the dollar at $1.4466 but rose 0.3% against the euro to €1.277. | (Close): The FTSE 100 closed down for a second day on Wednesday, with mining shares the biggest losers. | 0 | English |
That was just over over half of last year's haul, when the website auctioned a coffee meeting with the Apple boss.
The money will benefit the Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights.
CharityBuzz declined to reveal the winner, who will get a one-hour lunch with Mr Cook at Apple headquarters (cost of travel not included).
Mr Cook also added a second prize on Twitter, which will give the winner a VIP seat at an upcoming Apple event.
CharityBuzz had estimated the value of the lunch date at around $100,000.
Part of the reason for the lower price tag could be that CharityBuzz implemented a finance authorisation requirement for anyone wishing to bid on the auction.
But while appetite for a bite with Mr Cook may have cooled (or Silicon Valley lovers might just prefer a well-brewed cup of coffee), his stock, much like Apple's, remains high.
An auction for a similar lunch date with former Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke took in just over $70,000, and a still-open auction for a coffee date with AOL boss Tim Armstrong - which also includes a tour of HuffingtonPost Live and a taped interview - currently has zero bids.
Warren Buffett, chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, was one of the first to popularise a "lunch with the boss"-style charity auction 14 years ago.
Last year, lunch with the "oracle of Omaha" sold for more than $1m on eBay, off the record $3.5m winning bid in 2012. | Apple chief executive Tim Cook has won $100,000 (£65,000) at an auction of his shares on the website CharityBuzz. | 0 | English |
That was just over over half of last year's haul, when the website auctioned a coffee meeting with the Apple boss.
The money will benefit the Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights.
CharityBuzz declined to reveal the winner, who will get a one-hour lunch with Mr Cook at Apple headquarters (cost of travel not included).
Mr Cook also added a second prize on Twitter, which will give the winner a VIP seat at an upcoming Apple event.
CharityBuzz had estimated the value of the lunch date at around $100,000.
Part of the reason for the lower price tag could be that CharityBuzz implemented a finance authorisation requirement for anyone wishing to bid on the auction.
But while appetite for a bite with Mr Cook may have cooled (or Silicon Valley lovers might just prefer a well-brewed cup of coffee), his stock, much like Apple's, remains high.
An auction for a similar lunch date with former Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke took in just over $70,000, and a still-open auction for a coffee date with AOL boss Tim Armstrong - which also includes a tour of HuffingtonPost Live and a taped interview - currently has zero bids.
Warren Buffett, chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, was one of the first to popularise a "lunch with the boss"-style charity auction 14 years ago.
Last year, lunch with the "oracle of Omaha" sold for more than $1m on eBay, off the record $3.5m winning bid in 2012. | A lunch date with Mr Cook has sold on the auction website CharityBuzz. | 1 | English |
Staff in Jobcentres, banks, building societies and utility companies in England could also be trained to spot - and counsel - vulnerable people.
The ideas are raised in a consultation paper on suicide prevention.
The Samaritans said councils should have a mandatory responsibility to try to prevent suicides in their areas.
Some 4,400 people killed themselves in England in 2009.
Claire Wylie, head of policy and research at the Samaritans, told the BBC News website that many suicide attempts were made on impulse, so trying to restrict access to potentially lethal means was important.
"We know that people who are feeling suicidal are often very ambivalent about actually ending their lives," she said.
"If you can interrupt them at that moment you can prevent them going ahead."
Preventing deaths by jumping is a key aim of the consultation and it suggests a number of ways of doing that.
They include:
Overall, the number of suicides has steadily fallen in recent years, but the number of deaths on Britain's rail network had been rising until last year.
However, specialist training from Samaritans for rail staff was key to an 11% fall in 2010, according to the Rail Safety and Standards Board.
London Underground is also rolling out training to all of its staff after a pilot project at one station close to a psychiatric inpatient unit helped reduce suicides.
The government wants to see that sort of training given to a much wider range of people who come into contact with individuals who could be vulnerable because of their social or economic circumstances.
Jobcentre and benefit office staff, as well as employees in banks, building societies and utility firms are among those suggested in the consultation.
Ms Wylie said: "More training for all frontline staff is really important, but that needs investment and money is tight.
"In general, we really welcome the government's strategy, but there needs to be a lot more actual commitment to action.
"There's also an issue about local implementation because things like putting up signs and barriers depend on the individual local authority actually caring about suicide prevention.
"We would like to see a mandatory responsibility placed on local authorities to take this seriously."
The consultation closes on 11 October. | Staff could be trained more to prevent suicides, under proposals to save lives. | 1 | English |
Staff in Jobcentres, banks, building societies and utility companies in England could also be trained to spot - and counsel - vulnerable people.
The ideas are raised in a consultation paper on suicide prevention.
The Samaritans said councils should have a mandatory responsibility to try to prevent suicides in their areas.
Some 4,400 people killed themselves in England in 2009.
Claire Wylie, head of policy and research at the Samaritans, told the BBC News website that many suicide attempts were made on impulse, so trying to restrict access to potentially lethal means was important.
"We know that people who are feeling suicidal are often very ambivalent about actually ending their lives," she said.
"If you can interrupt them at that moment you can prevent them going ahead."
Preventing deaths by jumping is a key aim of the consultation and it suggests a number of ways of doing that.
They include:
Overall, the number of suicides has steadily fallen in recent years, but the number of deaths on Britain's rail network had been rising until last year.
However, specialist training from Samaritans for rail staff was key to an 11% fall in 2010, according to the Rail Safety and Standards Board.
London Underground is also rolling out training to all of its staff after a pilot project at one station close to a psychiatric inpatient unit helped reduce suicides.
The government wants to see that sort of training given to a much wider range of people who come into contact with individuals who could be vulnerable because of their social or economic circumstances.
Jobcentre and benefit office staff, as well as employees in banks, building societies and utility firms are among those suggested in the consultation.
Ms Wylie said: "More training for all frontline staff is really important, but that needs investment and money is tight.
"In general, we really welcome the government's strategy, but there needs to be a lot more actual commitment to action.
"There's also an issue about local implementation because things like putting up signs and barriers depend on the individual local authority actually caring about suicide prevention.
"We would like to see a mandatory responsibility placed on local authorities to take this seriously."
The consultation closes on 11 October. | The government should introduce a mandatory training programme for frontline staff to help prevent suicides, a think tank has suggested. | 0 | English |
The 31-year-old Scot was development driver this year but her position will be expanded in 2015 to include two runs in Friday practice and two tests.
The move comes after Wolff impressed in an outing in free practice at the German Grand Prix this year.
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"I'm really happy to be able to carry on and get more time in the car," Wolff told BBC Sport.
"That was the most important aspect.
"This is another step in the right direction for me. I am delighted Williams are recognising my progression, hard work and that it is performance that counts.
"I'm incredibly proud of what the team have achieved this year and I hope we can continue that development next year."
Williams have finished third in the constructors' championship this season, a year after suffering the worst season in their history, following a major internal restructuring and a switch from Renault to Mercedes engines.
This year, Wolff did a day's test in Barcelona in May, before two planned outings in free practice at the British and German races.
Her outing at Silverstone ended after less than a lap when her car suffered engine failure.
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But at Hockenheim she completed a full session and ended up with a time just 0.227 seconds slower than race driver Felipe Massa, an 11-time grand prix winner.
Williams's reserve driver Felipe Nasrhas moved to race for Sauber in 2015.
It is not clear whether Williams will replace him, but Wolff is in any case expected to be the prime driver for the team at tests other than the race drivers Massa and Valtteri Bottas.
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams added: "Susie continues to impress us with her strong technical knowledge, the feedback she delivers and the performance when she drives the car both on the track and in the simulator.
"She has steadily increased her time behind the wheel since she joined us in April 2012 and her appointment as test driver was a natural progression." | Susie Wolff will stay at the Williams team in an enhanced role as test driver. | 1 | English |
The 31-year-old Scot was development driver this year but her position will be expanded in 2015 to include two runs in Friday practice and two tests.
The move comes after Wolff impressed in an outing in free practice at the German Grand Prix this year.
Media playback is not supported on this device
"I'm really happy to be able to carry on and get more time in the car," Wolff told BBC Sport.
"That was the most important aspect.
"This is another step in the right direction for me. I am delighted Williams are recognising my progression, hard work and that it is performance that counts.
"I'm incredibly proud of what the team have achieved this year and I hope we can continue that development next year."
Williams have finished third in the constructors' championship this season, a year after suffering the worst season in their history, following a major internal restructuring and a switch from Renault to Mercedes engines.
This year, Wolff did a day's test in Barcelona in May, before two planned outings in free practice at the British and German races.
Her outing at Silverstone ended after less than a lap when her car suffered engine failure.
Media playback is not supported on this device
But at Hockenheim she completed a full session and ended up with a time just 0.227 seconds slower than race driver Felipe Massa, an 11-time grand prix winner.
Williams's reserve driver Felipe Nasrhas moved to race for Sauber in 2015.
It is not clear whether Williams will replace him, but Wolff is in any case expected to be the prime driver for the team at tests other than the race drivers Massa and Valtteri Bottas.
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams added: "Susie continues to impress us with her strong technical knowledge, the feedback she delivers and the performance when she drives the car both on the track and in the simulator.
"She has steadily increased her time behind the wheel since she joined us in April 2012 and her appointment as test driver was a natural progression." | Williams have confirmed that Susie Wolff will be the team's test driver for the 2015 season. | 0 | English |
The White Garden, at Kensington Palace, was planted to mark 20 years since Princess Diana died in a car crash.
The Duchess of Cambridge joined the princes on the garden tour.
A spokeswoman for Kensington Palace said: "The engagement will allow the princes to pay tribute to the life and work of their mother."
They met representatives from the causes and charities supported by Diana, including the Royal Marsden and Great Ormond Street hospitals, the National Aids Trust, Centrepoint youth homelessness charity and the Leprosy Mission.
Members of the public have been leaving tributes and flowers at the gates of the palace to mark the anniversary of Diana's death.
The Princess of Wales died on 31 August 1997 in Paris, when William, now the Duke of Cambridge, was 15 and his brother was 12.
The garden at their mother's former home has been inspired by memories of her life, style and image, such as her white "Elvis" Catherine Walker dress.
The White Garden, as it is known, follows a tradition first established at Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, famous for its own white garden created in the 1930s.
Their Royal Highnesses met gardener Sean Harkin who designed the display and Graham Dillamore who knew the princess when he worked there some 30 years ago.
The garden has been open since spring and will continue into September with white roses, lilies, gladioli and cosmos.
It is the fourth London memorial created in tribute to Diana - the others are the Diana Memorial Playground at Kensington Palace, the Diana Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park, and the Diana Memorial Walk at St James's Palace. | Prince William and his brother have visited a London memorial garden for their mother on the eve of the 20th anniversary of her death. | 1 | English |
The White Garden, at Kensington Palace, was planted to mark 20 years since Princess Diana died in a car crash.
The Duchess of Cambridge joined the princes on the garden tour.
A spokeswoman for Kensington Palace said: "The engagement will allow the princes to pay tribute to the life and work of their mother."
They met representatives from the causes and charities supported by Diana, including the Royal Marsden and Great Ormond Street hospitals, the National Aids Trust, Centrepoint youth homelessness charity and the Leprosy Mission.
Members of the public have been leaving tributes and flowers at the gates of the palace to mark the anniversary of Diana's death.
The Princess of Wales died on 31 August 1997 in Paris, when William, now the Duke of Cambridge, was 15 and his brother was 12.
The garden at their mother's former home has been inspired by memories of her life, style and image, such as her white "Elvis" Catherine Walker dress.
The White Garden, as it is known, follows a tradition first established at Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, famous for its own white garden created in the 1930s.
Their Royal Highnesses met gardener Sean Harkin who designed the display and Graham Dillamore who knew the princess when he worked there some 30 years ago.
The garden has been open since spring and will continue into September with white roses, lilies, gladioli and cosmos.
It is the fourth London memorial created in tribute to Diana - the others are the Diana Memorial Playground at Kensington Palace, the Diana Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park, and the Diana Memorial Walk at St James's Palace. | Prince William and Prince Harry have visited a garden created in memory of Princess Diana. | 0 | English |
Highways England say the £6m layout changes on the Posthouse roundabout proved more difficult than anticipated.
Work began last summer and was expected to finish by March but it has now been pushed back to 28 June.
Wrexham MP Ian Lucas said the route was vital to the region's economy.
"Deadlines were set, missed, then extended, not once but again and again - and the level of information given to motorists has been very poor indeed," he said.
New Chester MP Chris Matheson added: "The chaos these works have caused has been a real issue for Chester for months."
A Highways England spokesperson said: "We are doing everything we can to complete the A55/A483 scheme as quickly as possible.
"We have rescheduled the street lighting installation work to take place overnight in July, so that we are able to fully open the roundabout and start operating the traffic lights from Monday 29 June." | MPs criticized highways officials for roadworks on the A55 and A483 that have over-run, causing months of frustration for motorists. | 1 | English |
Highways England say the £6m layout changes on the Posthouse roundabout proved more difficult than anticipated.
Work began last summer and was expected to finish by March but it has now been pushed back to 28 June.
Wrexham MP Ian Lucas said the route was vital to the region's economy.
"Deadlines were set, missed, then extended, not once but again and again - and the level of information given to motorists has been very poor indeed," he said.
New Chester MP Chris Matheson added: "The chaos these works have caused has been a real issue for Chester for months."
A Highways England spokesperson said: "We are doing everything we can to complete the A55/A483 scheme as quickly as possible.
"We have rescheduled the street lighting installation work to take place overnight in July, so that we are able to fully open the roundabout and start operating the traffic lights from Monday 29 June." | The A55 roundabout in Chester has been postponed again because of delays in the work to install street lights. | 0 | English |
Last week, the 31-year-old Brighton midfielder was named in the Wales squad for their upcoming friendlies, over two years after his last call-up.
"Wales manager Chris Coleman said to have a better chance of going in the summer he'd like to see me playing regularly," Crofts told BBC Radio Kent.
"I wasn't guaranteed that with Brighton, so it was a tough decision."
Crofts has featured 18 times for the Seagulls, who are second in the Championship, this season but his last outing came in the defeat by Cardiff on 20 February.
The former Norwich man has won 27 caps for Wales, with the last of those coming against Serbia in September 2013.
However, he could add to those in the friendlies against Northern Ireland and Ukraine during the international break.
"With the Euros coming up for Wales it was important for me to get some games under my belt before the end of the season," he added.
"After speaking to Chris, my place isn't guaranteed even if I play, but it gives me the best opportunity."
Crofts began his career at Gillingham and has returned to Priestfield Stadium until the end of the campaign, although Brighton have a 28-day recall clause as part of the deal.
He scored 19 goals in 191 games in his first stint at the Kent club and he hopes he can help the Gills, who are fourth in League One, win promotion to the Championship.
"This year I have got three massive goals; Brighton to get promoted, Gillingham to get promoted and a place at the Euros," he said.
"I am going to work as hard as I can to achieve those things. I'll give it everything I have got." | Gillingham's James Crofts says he is determined to earn a place in Wales' squad for the Euro 2016 qualifiers. | 0 | English |
Last week, the 31-year-old Brighton midfielder was named in the Wales squad for their upcoming friendlies, over two years after his last call-up.
"Wales manager Chris Coleman said to have a better chance of going in the summer he'd like to see me playing regularly," Crofts told BBC Radio Kent.
"I wasn't guaranteed that with Brighton, so it was a tough decision."
Crofts has featured 18 times for the Seagulls, who are second in the Championship, this season but his last outing came in the defeat by Cardiff on 20 February.
The former Norwich man has won 27 caps for Wales, with the last of those coming against Serbia in September 2013.
However, he could add to those in the friendlies against Northern Ireland and Ukraine during the international break.
"With the Euros coming up for Wales it was important for me to get some games under my belt before the end of the season," he added.
"After speaking to Chris, my place isn't guaranteed even if I play, but it gives me the best opportunity."
Crofts began his career at Gillingham and has returned to Priestfield Stadium until the end of the campaign, although Brighton have a 28-day recall clause as part of the deal.
He scored 19 goals in 191 games in his first stint at the Kent club and he hopes he can help the Gills, who are fourth in League One, win promotion to the Championship.
"This year I have got three massive goals; Brighton to get promoted, Gillingham to get promoted and a place at the Euros," he said.
"I am going to work as hard as I can to achieve those things. I'll give it everything I have got." | Crofts says to play at Euro is part of his ambition. | 1 | English |
A Chinook helicopter from RAF Odiham in Hampshire was sent to recover the wreckage.
Five people were on the training aircraft when it was forced to land on Yr Aran in Snowdonia on 9 August.
All five escaped unhurt, but black smoke could be seen billowing from the peak for miles around.
Five people - four military and one civilian - were on board the Griffin helicopter from RAF Valley on Anglesey when it made what the Ministry of Defence called a "precautionary landing".
A sixth person involved in the training exercise was already on the mountain when the crew had to land.
The exercise involved the helicopter picking people up and putting them back down on the peak. | A helicopter has crashed on the Snowdonia peak, killing five people. | 0 | English |
A Chinook helicopter from RAF Odiham in Hampshire was sent to recover the wreckage.
Five people were on the training aircraft when it was forced to land on Yr Aran in Snowdonia on 9 August.
All five escaped unhurt, but black smoke could be seen billowing from the peak for miles around.
Five people - four military and one civilian - were on board the Griffin helicopter from RAF Valley on Anglesey when it made what the Ministry of Defence called a "precautionary landing".
A sixth person involved in the training exercise was already on the mountain when the crew had to land.
The exercise involved the helicopter picking people up and putting them back down on the peak. | Recovery of the helicopter, which smoked after the crew was forced to make an emergency landing, has begun. | 1 | English |
Dr Imran Farooq, a leader of Karachi's influential MQM party, was stabbed to death near his home in Edgware, north London in September 2010.
Khalid Shamim and Mohsin Ali were detained near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman, Balochistan province.
They are to be handed to Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency.
The BBC's Shahzeb Jillani in Pakistan says the murder was widely seen as a politically-motivated killing because Dr Farooq was reportedly planning to break away from the MQM leadership in London and start a new party.
The arrested suspects and a third man named Mohammed Kashif Khan Kamran worked for the MQM party, officials said.
In a statement, the MQM party denied any association with the suspects or involvement in the murder of Dr Farooq and accused the Pakistani government of political victimisation.
Dr Farooq was parliamentary leader in the Pakistani National Assembly when he went into hiding during a military operation against the MQM (Muttahida Quami Movement party) in 1992. | Two men have been arrested in Pakistan over the murder of a prominent Pakistani politician. | 0 | English |
Dr Imran Farooq, a leader of Karachi's influential MQM party, was stabbed to death near his home in Edgware, north London in September 2010.
Khalid Shamim and Mohsin Ali were detained near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman, Balochistan province.
They are to be handed to Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency.
The BBC's Shahzeb Jillani in Pakistan says the murder was widely seen as a politically-motivated killing because Dr Farooq was reportedly planning to break away from the MQM leadership in London and start a new party.
The arrested suspects and a third man named Mohammed Kashif Khan Kamran worked for the MQM party, officials said.
In a statement, the MQM party denied any association with the suspects or involvement in the murder of Dr Farooq and accused the Pakistani government of political victimisation.
Dr Farooq was parliamentary leader in the Pakistani National Assembly when he went into hiding during a military operation against the MQM (Muttahida Quami Movement party) in 1992. | Authorities have detained two men suspected of being involved in the killing of a politician in London, officials say. | 1 | English |
Steve Williams, of Flat Iron Heritage, contacted his local MP, Lindsay Hoyle, after families were blocked from visiting the Chorley Pals Memorial Site at Serre-les-Puisieux.
He claims they were obstructed by a farmer who owns land near the cemetery.
The BBC tried to contact Jean Louis Legrand but could not get a reply.
To reach the Pals' Battalions memorial at the Sheffield Memorial Park, which is owned by Sheffield City Council, visitors must use an unmade public right of way that crosses land owned Mr Legrand.
The path is owned by the town of Serre whilst the park itself is looked after and maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC).
The commission's Director General Victoria Wallace said: "We are very concerned about the situation at Serre, and urge any visitors encountering hostility or harassment to report it to the local authorities.
"We are working with the French government and local authorities to find long-term solutions, but meanwhile we urge caution when visiting, and we ask visitors not to inflame the situation by ignoring the parking restrictions."
The dispute has forced Flat Iron Heritage to cancel visits.
Mr Williams, who has been making an annual trip to the area since 2002, said the situation was getting worse.
He said it has caused a "great deal of distress" to those travelling to visit the graves of loved ones.
Labour MP for Chorley Mr Hoyle has written to Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson asking his department to investigate.
Sheffield Memorial Park | A campaigner has called for a ban on visitors to a Sheffield cemetery to be investigated after a dispute over parking. | 0 | English |
Steve Williams, of Flat Iron Heritage, contacted his local MP, Lindsay Hoyle, after families were blocked from visiting the Chorley Pals Memorial Site at Serre-les-Puisieux.
He claims they were obstructed by a farmer who owns land near the cemetery.
The BBC tried to contact Jean Louis Legrand but could not get a reply.
To reach the Pals' Battalions memorial at the Sheffield Memorial Park, which is owned by Sheffield City Council, visitors must use an unmade public right of way that crosses land owned Mr Legrand.
The path is owned by the town of Serre whilst the park itself is looked after and maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC).
The commission's Director General Victoria Wallace said: "We are very concerned about the situation at Serre, and urge any visitors encountering hostility or harassment to report it to the local authorities.
"We are working with the French government and local authorities to find long-term solutions, but meanwhile we urge caution when visiting, and we ask visitors not to inflame the situation by ignoring the parking restrictions."
The dispute has forced Flat Iron Heritage to cancel visits.
Mr Williams, who has been making an annual trip to the area since 2002, said the situation was getting worse.
He said it has caused a "great deal of distress" to those travelling to visit the graves of loved ones.
Labour MP for Chorley Mr Hoyle has written to Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson asking his department to investigate.
Sheffield Memorial Park | Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has been asked to investigate claims that relatives have been stopped from visiting graves. | 1 | English |
Anna Jacobs read the description by Tecomak Environmental Services in an email inviting her for interview.
Attached seemingly by accident, the comments suggested Ms Jacobs, of Horsmonden in Kent, was "worth an interview if only for a laugh".
The company said it was investigating thoroughly but added the comments had been taken out of context.
Ms Jacobs told BBC South East Today she was initially excited to be invited for the interview for a position of office administrator.
But then she saw the "absolutely awful summary" and said she was "furious".
Below the formal invitation, the e-mail from Tecomak read: "Home educated oddball. Can't get a job since leaving uni. Forages for mushrooms.
"Difficult to assess from her CV - might be very good but equally could be a biscuit short of a packet or a left-wing loon tree hugger.
"Worth an interview if only for a laugh."
Ms Jacobs said she had a lot to offer and could not believe the firm was considering wasting her time for "a laugh".
So far, she said she has received no apology or explanation from Tecomak.
Employment lawyer Richard Atkins, said all jobseekers are entitled to equal treatment when applying for positions.
"On the face of it, this e-mail does not show that she has been treated with fairness and respect," he said. | A woman who was offered a job as a waste management consultant has said she was "furious" after being offered a job by a company. | 0 | English |
Anna Jacobs read the description by Tecomak Environmental Services in an email inviting her for interview.
Attached seemingly by accident, the comments suggested Ms Jacobs, of Horsmonden in Kent, was "worth an interview if only for a laugh".
The company said it was investigating thoroughly but added the comments had been taken out of context.
Ms Jacobs told BBC South East Today she was initially excited to be invited for the interview for a position of office administrator.
But then she saw the "absolutely awful summary" and said she was "furious".
Below the formal invitation, the e-mail from Tecomak read: "Home educated oddball. Can't get a job since leaving uni. Forages for mushrooms.
"Difficult to assess from her CV - might be very good but equally could be a biscuit short of a packet or a left-wing loon tree hugger.
"Worth an interview if only for a laugh."
Ms Jacobs said she had a lot to offer and could not believe the firm was considering wasting her time for "a laugh".
So far, she said she has received no apology or explanation from Tecomak.
Employment lawyer Richard Atkins, said all jobseekers are entitled to equal treatment when applying for positions.
"On the face of it, this e-mail does not show that she has been treated with fairness and respect," he said. | A jobseeker has spoken of her horror at being called a "home educated oddball" by a prospective employer. | 1 | English |
England international Chase, 29, had been suspended pending an internal disciplinary investigation, but will now been given a free transfer.
Captain Hansen, 29, is also released while Salford owner Marwan Koukash says Paterson, 28, is moving to Leigh.
Half-back Fages had resigned from the club and will now be allowed to leave.
"We're very close with his advisers to reaching a deal and we want to wish him all the very best," Koukash said of 21-year-old Fages.
Salford secured their Super League status for next season with their win at Widnes and that will be the catalyst for their recruitment drive for next season, according to Koukash.
"Everything was on hold until we secured our position in Super League," he said. "Having done that now, it's a matter of finalising the deals.
"I have no doubt that there will be at least six to eight new arrivals." | Salford Red Devils have released forward Sam Chase and full-back James Paterson. | 0 | English |
England international Chase, 29, had been suspended pending an internal disciplinary investigation, but will now been given a free transfer.
Captain Hansen, 29, is also released while Salford owner Marwan Koukash says Paterson, 28, is moving to Leigh.
Half-back Fages had resigned from the club and will now be allowed to leave.
"We're very close with his advisers to reaching a deal and we want to wish him all the very best," Koukash said of 21-year-old Fages.
Salford secured their Super League status for next season with their win at Widnes and that will be the catalyst for their recruitment drive for next season, according to Koukash.
"Everything was on hold until we secured our position in Super League," he said. "Having done that now, it's a matter of finalising the deals.
"I have no doubt that there will be at least six to eight new arrivals." | Salford will let Chase, Hansen, Paterson and Fages leave the club. | 1 | English |
Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Sunderland means United remain six points adrift of the Premier League top four.
Asked afterwards if United can still make the Champions League places, Van Gaal said: "It will be very difficult.
"After this match, the Europa League is our best route but it will not be easy because there are so many good teams."
Since last season, the winners of the Europa League have been rewarded with a place in either the Champions League final qualifying stage or the group stage.
United play the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie against Danish side FC Midtjylland on Thursday.
They play Shrewsbury in the FA Cup next weekend and do not return to Premier League action until 28 February when they play third-placed Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Van Gaal says he has not given up hope of matching United's fourth-place finish from his first campaign in charge, but has warned his squad that it now looks unlikely.
"We have given five points away against Chelsea and now Sunderland, so it is too much at this time," he added.
"I have said that also to the players, because you cannot close your eyes to it. It is still possible but the Europa League is easier I think.
"It is also not so easy, because there is also a fantastic level in that competition, so we will have to fight for it." | Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says the Europa League is "easier" than the Champions League after his side's Europa League exit. | 0 | English |
Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Sunderland means United remain six points adrift of the Premier League top four.
Asked afterwards if United can still make the Champions League places, Van Gaal said: "It will be very difficult.
"After this match, the Europa League is our best route but it will not be easy because there are so many good teams."
Since last season, the winners of the Europa League have been rewarded with a place in either the Champions League final qualifying stage or the group stage.
United play the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie against Danish side FC Midtjylland on Thursday.
They play Shrewsbury in the FA Cup next weekend and do not return to Premier League action until 28 February when they play third-placed Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Van Gaal says he has not given up hope of matching United's fourth-place finish from his first campaign in charge, but has warned his squad that it now looks unlikely.
"We have given five points away against Chelsea and now Sunderland, so it is too much at this time," he added.
"I have said that also to the players, because you cannot close your eyes to it. It is still possible but the Europa League is easier I think.
"It is also not so easy, because there is also a fantastic level in that competition, so we will have to fight for it." | The Europa League is now United's "best route" into Champions League, according to van Gaal. | 1 | English |
The Oscar-winning actress is specifically backing a project aimed at securing the future of Nower Wood, as an "outdoor classroom" for generations.
The ancient woodland, in Leatherhead, serves as a wildlife and environmental education site for pupils from primary to A-Level age.
A fundraising drive aims to raise £470,000 to rebuild dilapidated classrooms.
Dame Judi said: "As a local Surrey resident with a love of wildlife, I'm delighted to be supporting Surrey Wildlife Trust and its Nower Wood New Build Project.
"I also recognise the importance of outdoor education and the need to inspire the next generation about wildlife and conservation." | Dame Judi has been announced as a new patron of Surrey Wildlife Trust. | 1 | English |
The Oscar-winning actress is specifically backing a project aimed at securing the future of Nower Wood, as an "outdoor classroom" for generations.
The ancient woodland, in Leatherhead, serves as a wildlife and environmental education site for pupils from primary to A-Level age.
A fundraising drive aims to raise £470,000 to rebuild dilapidated classrooms.
Dame Judi said: "As a local Surrey resident with a love of wildlife, I'm delighted to be supporting Surrey Wildlife Trust and its Nower Wood New Build Project.
"I also recognise the importance of outdoor education and the need to inspire the next generation about wildlife and conservation." | Dame Judi Dench is to donate her time to a Surrey wildlife charity. | 0 | English |
Officers fired tyre-deflation rounds at the raiders' Mercedes after they tried to ram a police car to escape.
Two further rounds were discharged at another car which was mistakenly thought to be involved.
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc) said the officers' response was "wholly justified."
No members of the public were injured during the incident on 12 February last year.
The five men were arrested outside the restaurant after stealing an ATM in Carnoustie earlier that day.
Seven men were convicted of blowing up cash machines at banks and supermarkets across England and Scotland at Liverpool Crown Court this week.
The Pirc report said the police firearms response was "necessary and proportionate" due to the high risk posed to the public.
Commissioner Kate Frame said: "The police response, to what was a significant threat to public safety and the officers themselves, was wholly justified.
"They had reliable intelligence to indicate they were dealing with suspects who had access to firearms, a history of extreme violence and who had previously used high-powered stolen vehicles to ram police vehicles and escape.
"When the suspects then used the same dangerous tactic to try and avoid arrest during this incident, the use of tyre deflation rounds to disable their vehicle was not only necessary but proportionate." | Police firearms officers responded to a threat posed by five men who blew up a cash machine outside a Liverpool restaurant, a report has said. | 0 | English |
Officers fired tyre-deflation rounds at the raiders' Mercedes after they tried to ram a police car to escape.
Two further rounds were discharged at another car which was mistakenly thought to be involved.
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc) said the officers' response was "wholly justified."
No members of the public were injured during the incident on 12 February last year.
The five men were arrested outside the restaurant after stealing an ATM in Carnoustie earlier that day.
Seven men were convicted of blowing up cash machines at banks and supermarkets across England and Scotland at Liverpool Crown Court this week.
The Pirc report said the police firearms response was "necessary and proportionate" due to the high risk posed to the public.
Commissioner Kate Frame said: "The police response, to what was a significant threat to public safety and the officers themselves, was wholly justified.
"They had reliable intelligence to indicate they were dealing with suspects who had access to firearms, a history of extreme violence and who had previously used high-powered stolen vehicles to ram police vehicles and escape.
"When the suspects then used the same dangerous tactic to try and avoid arrest during this incident, the use of tyre deflation rounds to disable their vehicle was not only necessary but proportionate." | Police firearms officers who cornered an ATM theft gang at a restaurant shot at a car not involved in the crime, it has emerged. | 1 | English |
In 2014, 27 motorcyclists were killed and the number of serious injuries also rose from 507 to 514 in the year up to September 2015.
London Assembly's Transport Committee said the figure for deaths was "unacceptably high".
TfL said more police have been deployed in accident hotspots and it is focusing on motorcycle and scooter safety.
The figures were released as the London Assembly committee published its report ‘Easy Rider: Improving motorcycle safety on London roads’.
Researchers spoke to 1,200 riders and found one in five had been involved in a collision and about 62% motorcyclists had been involved in a near-miss incident.
In 2010, 4,337 motorcyclists were injured in London, which by 2014 rose to 5,233, an increase of nearly 21%.
The report found the inconsistency over access to bus lanes causes "unnecessary confusion" as TfL allows motorcyclists to ride in bus lanes on the roads it manages, while many boroughs do not.
It also asked TfL to monitor the impact of dedicated Cycle Superhighways on the road space shared by other traffic.
The report also called on authorities to educate young riders.
Valerie Shawcross, chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee, said: "Arguably motorcyclists have been overlooked in public discussion about road safety in recent years.
"However, 36 motorcyclists were killed on London's roads last year, a death toll that is unacceptably high, and part of a bigger picture of collisions and injuries affecting motorcyclists, many of them life-changing in their seriousness."
TfL said that since September police had stopped 5,389 riders, issued 742 traffic offence reports, 1,335 verbal warnings, seized 96 motorcycles and made 10 arrests.
Police will also target the boroughs where motorcyclists are at greatest risk of injury.
Leon Daniels, TfL's managing director of surface transport, said: "On-street education and enforcement, substantial investment in improving rider skills and guidance to help engineers design roads so that they are safer for riders, all form part of a concerted effort to improve road safety in the capital." | The number of motorcyclists killed on London's roads reached 36 last year, data showed. | 1 | English |
In 2014, 27 motorcyclists were killed and the number of serious injuries also rose from 507 to 514 in the year up to September 2015.
London Assembly's Transport Committee said the figure for deaths was "unacceptably high".
TfL said more police have been deployed in accident hotspots and it is focusing on motorcycle and scooter safety.
The figures were released as the London Assembly committee published its report ‘Easy Rider: Improving motorcycle safety on London roads’.
Researchers spoke to 1,200 riders and found one in five had been involved in a collision and about 62% motorcyclists had been involved in a near-miss incident.
In 2010, 4,337 motorcyclists were injured in London, which by 2014 rose to 5,233, an increase of nearly 21%.
The report found the inconsistency over access to bus lanes causes "unnecessary confusion" as TfL allows motorcyclists to ride in bus lanes on the roads it manages, while many boroughs do not.
It also asked TfL to monitor the impact of dedicated Cycle Superhighways on the road space shared by other traffic.
The report also called on authorities to educate young riders.
Valerie Shawcross, chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee, said: "Arguably motorcyclists have been overlooked in public discussion about road safety in recent years.
"However, 36 motorcyclists were killed on London's roads last year, a death toll that is unacceptably high, and part of a bigger picture of collisions and injuries affecting motorcyclists, many of them life-changing in their seriousness."
TfL said that since September police had stopped 5,389 riders, issued 742 traffic offence reports, 1,335 verbal warnings, seized 96 motorcycles and made 10 arrests.
Police will also target the boroughs where motorcyclists are at greatest risk of injury.
Leon Daniels, TfL's managing director of surface transport, said: "On-street education and enforcement, substantial investment in improving rider skills and guidance to help engineers design roads so that they are safer for riders, all form part of a concerted effort to improve road safety in the capital." | The number of motorcyclists killed on London's roads has risen by nearly 50% in the past year, Transport for London (TfL) figures show. | 0 | English |
The 21-year-old, who joined Chelsea in January 2012, spent last season on loan at English Championship side Middlesbrough, making 22 appearances.
His switch comes after a vow to fight for a place at Chelsea this season.
"The target is to get a lot of playing time and help Kasimpasa achieve their objectives," he told BBC Sport.
"I've come to Turkey to reciprocate the club's determination to bring me here. I want to show the manager and the fans that they have made a good choice and I am completely focused on breaking into the squad and prove myself here.
"They have strong faith in my ability and I need to prove it. Last season was difficult because of injuries which affected me both at club and international level but I have put all that behind me.
"Kasimpasa approached Chelsea in a professional manner and the chance to test myself in a top league is very challenging."
Omeruo underwent his medical at Kasimpasa on Tuesday before signing a deal, which includes an option for the Turkish club to buy him at the end of the loan.
He joined Chelsea from Belgian side Standard Liege in 2012 and developed on loan at ADO Den Haag in Netherlands in an 18-month spell from 2012 to 2013.
Omeruo made 14 appearances in his first loan spell at Boro after joining in January 2014 and returned for the whole of last season.
The centre-back was first called up by Nigeria in January 2013 and he went on to play at that year's Africa Cup of Nations and Confederations Cup - and at the 2014 World Cup. | Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo has joined Turkish side Kasimpasa on a season-long loan deal. | 0 | English |
The 21-year-old, who joined Chelsea in January 2012, spent last season on loan at English Championship side Middlesbrough, making 22 appearances.
His switch comes after a vow to fight for a place at Chelsea this season.
"The target is to get a lot of playing time and help Kasimpasa achieve their objectives," he told BBC Sport.
"I've come to Turkey to reciprocate the club's determination to bring me here. I want to show the manager and the fans that they have made a good choice and I am completely focused on breaking into the squad and prove myself here.
"They have strong faith in my ability and I need to prove it. Last season was difficult because of injuries which affected me both at club and international level but I have put all that behind me.
"Kasimpasa approached Chelsea in a professional manner and the chance to test myself in a top league is very challenging."
Omeruo underwent his medical at Kasimpasa on Tuesday before signing a deal, which includes an option for the Turkish club to buy him at the end of the loan.
He joined Chelsea from Belgian side Standard Liege in 2012 and developed on loan at ADO Den Haag in Netherlands in an 18-month spell from 2012 to 2013.
Omeruo made 14 appearances in his first loan spell at Boro after joining in January 2014 and returned for the whole of last season.
The centre-back was first called up by Nigeria in January 2013 and he went on to play at that year's Africa Cup of Nations and Confederations Cup - and at the 2014 World Cup. | Omeruo has joined Turkish Kasimpasa on a loan deal from Chelsea. | 1 | English |
Esteban Ruiz Santiago is accused of murdering five people at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport on Friday.
During a 15-minute court appearance on Monday he was told by the judge that he may face the death penalty.
Santiago answered the judge's questions in a clear voice.
He spoke very little during the hearing and confirmed to the judge that he understood the criminal charges and that he is a US citizen.
When asked about his employment, he told the judge that he worked for the Signal 88 security firm in Anchorage, Alaska, for the last few years and that he currently has only $5 to $10 in his bank account.
Security was high outside the courtroom, with more than 25 armed police guarding the building.
Santiago wore a red jumpsuit and was shackled at the wrists, stomach and legs throughout the hearing.
Authorities say they have not ruled out terrorism as a motive, and that they are investigating whether mental illness may have played a role in the attack.
In November 2016, Santiago visited an FBI building in Anchorage to tell agents he was hearing voices and believed that US spies were trying to control his mind.
According to a criminal complaint, Santiago told investigators that he flew one-way from Alaska to Florida to carry out the attack.
Agents say he checked a handgun into his luggage.
He retrieved the gun from the baggage carousel, and loaded it in a bathroom before emerging and firing at random, investigators say.
Six other people were wounded by gunshots at the airport's baggage claim area.
Three dozen suffered minor injuries in the chaos as passengers and airport workers fled. | A man accused of shooting dead five people at an airport in Florida has appeared in court in Anchorage, Alaska. | 0 | English |
Esteban Ruiz Santiago is accused of murdering five people at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport on Friday.
During a 15-minute court appearance on Monday he was told by the judge that he may face the death penalty.
Santiago answered the judge's questions in a clear voice.
He spoke very little during the hearing and confirmed to the judge that he understood the criminal charges and that he is a US citizen.
When asked about his employment, he told the judge that he worked for the Signal 88 security firm in Anchorage, Alaska, for the last few years and that he currently has only $5 to $10 in his bank account.
Security was high outside the courtroom, with more than 25 armed police guarding the building.
Santiago wore a red jumpsuit and was shackled at the wrists, stomach and legs throughout the hearing.
Authorities say they have not ruled out terrorism as a motive, and that they are investigating whether mental illness may have played a role in the attack.
In November 2016, Santiago visited an FBI building in Anchorage to tell agents he was hearing voices and believed that US spies were trying to control his mind.
According to a criminal complaint, Santiago told investigators that he flew one-way from Alaska to Florida to carry out the attack.
Agents say he checked a handgun into his luggage.
He retrieved the gun from the baggage carousel, and loaded it in a bathroom before emerging and firing at random, investigators say.
Six other people were wounded by gunshots at the airport's baggage claim area.
Three dozen suffered minor injuries in the chaos as passengers and airport workers fled. | Santiago who was suspected of opening fire in a Florida airport has appeared in court to hear charges against him. | 1 | English |
About 41,000 people descended on the city's Golden Mile to mark the Hindu festival of light, with entertainment including fireworks and dancing.
The lights switch on earlier this month also attracted a record attendance with 37,000 in Leicester's south Asian area.
The festival, also marked by Jains and Sikhs, celebrates the victory of good over evil.
At the centre of Leicester's celebrations was a 110ft (34m) ferris wheel, known as the Wheel of Light. About 6,000 coloured lamps were strung up around the city.
As well as fireworks and the street lights, shops put on entertainment and there was traditional dancing and music to mark the festival.
Rangoli sand art decorations and light displays also wowed the gathered crowds.
The demolition of the Belgrave Flyover last year allowed for an extension of the celebration along the full length of Belgrave Road. | A record number of people celebrated the Hindu festival of light in Leicester. | 1 | English |
About 41,000 people descended on the city's Golden Mile to mark the Hindu festival of light, with entertainment including fireworks and dancing.
The lights switch on earlier this month also attracted a record attendance with 37,000 in Leicester's south Asian area.
The festival, also marked by Jains and Sikhs, celebrates the victory of good over evil.
At the centre of Leicester's celebrations was a 110ft (34m) ferris wheel, known as the Wheel of Light. About 6,000 coloured lamps were strung up around the city.
As well as fireworks and the street lights, shops put on entertainment and there was traditional dancing and music to mark the festival.
Rangoli sand art decorations and light displays also wowed the gathered crowds.
The demolition of the Belgrave Flyover last year allowed for an extension of the celebration along the full length of Belgrave Road. | Thousands of people have taken part in Leicester's annual Hindu festival. | 0 | English |
Chisako Kakehi was arrested in 2014 and went on trial in Kyoto late last month.
Her lawyers have pleaded not guilty on her behalf, and when her trial began she said only that she would "leave everything" to her defence team.
But in court, asked if she killed her husband, she said there was "no mistake", the Mainichi reported.
The 70-year-old said she committed the crime because her husband was not treating her well financially, and that she obtained the cyanide from a business associate.
"I wasn't given any money after I married him," the Japan Times quoted Ms Kakehi as telling the court on Monday. "I have no intention of hiding the guilt. I will laugh it off and die if I am sentenced to death tomorrow."
Prosecutors say Ms Kakehi targeted the men for their money and poisoned them all with cyanide.
The investigation began when Isao Kakehi, her fourth husband who she reportedly met via a match-making site, died on 28 December 2013, a month after they got married.
A post mortem examination subsequently found traces of cyanide in his body, and investigators then began examining the deaths of other men linked to the pensioner.
She is now on trial for murdering him and two other boyfriends, and the attempted murder and robbery of another boyfriend who later died of cancer.
The men were all aged between 70 and 80 when the alleged crimes took place between 2007-2013.
Ms Kakehi's three other husbands also all died, but she has not been charged in connection with their deaths.
Lawyers for Ms Kakehi say her testimony cannot be trusted, because she has mild dementia.
"Since she is suffering from dementia, she barely remembers things that happened recently let alone the incidents," her team was quoted as saying at the start of the trial, which is expected to continue until November.
Japanese press have dubbed Ms Kakehi a "black widow" - a term derived from the female spider that eats its partner after mating.
In April another Japanese woman, Kanae Kajima, who was convicted of killing three lovers, lost a final appeal against her death sentence at the Supreme Court. | A Japanese pensioner accused of killing three partners and attempting to murder a fourth has told a court that she fatally poisoned her husband. | 1 | English |
Chisako Kakehi was arrested in 2014 and went on trial in Kyoto late last month.
Her lawyers have pleaded not guilty on her behalf, and when her trial began she said only that she would "leave everything" to her defence team.
But in court, asked if she killed her husband, she said there was "no mistake", the Mainichi reported.
The 70-year-old said she committed the crime because her husband was not treating her well financially, and that she obtained the cyanide from a business associate.
"I wasn't given any money after I married him," the Japan Times quoted Ms Kakehi as telling the court on Monday. "I have no intention of hiding the guilt. I will laugh it off and die if I am sentenced to death tomorrow."
Prosecutors say Ms Kakehi targeted the men for their money and poisoned them all with cyanide.
The investigation began when Isao Kakehi, her fourth husband who she reportedly met via a match-making site, died on 28 December 2013, a month after they got married.
A post mortem examination subsequently found traces of cyanide in his body, and investigators then began examining the deaths of other men linked to the pensioner.
She is now on trial for murdering him and two other boyfriends, and the attempted murder and robbery of another boyfriend who later died of cancer.
The men were all aged between 70 and 80 when the alleged crimes took place between 2007-2013.
Ms Kakehi's three other husbands also all died, but she has not been charged in connection with their deaths.
Lawyers for Ms Kakehi say her testimony cannot be trusted, because she has mild dementia.
"Since she is suffering from dementia, she barely remembers things that happened recently let alone the incidents," her team was quoted as saying at the start of the trial, which is expected to continue until November.
Japanese press have dubbed Ms Kakehi a "black widow" - a term derived from the female spider that eats its partner after mating.
In April another Japanese woman, Kanae Kajima, who was convicted of killing three lovers, lost a final appeal against her death sentence at the Supreme Court. | A Japanese woman accused of poisoning her husband and three other men with cyanide has told a court she will "laugh it off" and die. | 0 | English |
The sturgeon, named Steve, swam out of World of Water in Romsey, Hampshire when it was inundated by flood water in early February.
But now staff at a car wash a mile from the centre have discovered him in a deep puddle.
A larger koi carp fish named Chadwick escaped at the same time but, despite sightings, has not yet been retrieved.
Centre manager Mark Bradbury said he was "hugely relieved" Steve had been recovered and "only a little worse for wear for his travels."
The seven-year-old fish was used as part of the shop's displays, but Mr Bradbury said similar fish would retail for up to £1,000.
"He must have crossed the road and got to the petrol station through the flood water. He's got a few bumps and scrapes but is happy to be back with his friends," he explained.
The centre has now re-opened after being closed for three weeks because of the floods. | A fish that escaped from an aquatic shop during flooding has been found. | 1 | English |
The sturgeon, named Steve, swam out of World of Water in Romsey, Hampshire when it was inundated by flood water in early February.
But now staff at a car wash a mile from the centre have discovered him in a deep puddle.
A larger koi carp fish named Chadwick escaped at the same time but, despite sightings, has not yet been retrieved.
Centre manager Mark Bradbury said he was "hugely relieved" Steve had been recovered and "only a little worse for wear for his travels."
The seven-year-old fish was used as part of the shop's displays, but Mr Bradbury said similar fish would retail for up to £1,000.
"He must have crossed the road and got to the petrol station through the flood water. He's got a few bumps and scrapes but is happy to be back with his friends," he explained.
The centre has now re-opened after being closed for three weeks because of the floods. | A rare fish that swam out of a river after being flooded has been found. | 0 | English |