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Police in Arkansas wish to unlock an iPhone and iPod belonging to two teenagers accused of killing a couple, according to the Associated Press (AP).Less than a day after its San Bernardino announcement, the FBI agreed to help in the homicide case.Syed Farook and his wife were shot dead after killing 14 people in Decemb... | the fbi has offered to unlock another iphone for police after revealing it could access the handset used by san bernardino killer syed farook. |
Mr Gustafsson, 42, is being flown back to Sweden from Africa, Sweden's Foreign Minister Margot Wallström said in a statement on Monday.He was seized by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) along with two other men, one of whom was freed in a dawn raid in 2015.Ms Wallström said Mr Gustafsson was "in good spirits", loc... | hostage johan gustafsson, held by al-qaeda in mali since 2011, has been freed, the swedish government says. |
The Warriors were down by 13 points during the first half but fought back in the third quarter.The 4-3 win meant Golden State became only the 10th team to rally from a 3-1 deficit to win a play-off series.The defending champions will now face a title rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers and star player LeBron James."We... | steph curry scored 36 points to lead the golden state warriors to a 96-88 victory over the oklahoma city thunder and into the nba finals. |
The decommissioned Type 22 frigates HMS Cumberland, HMS Campbeltown, HMS Chatham and HMS Cornwall are currently moored in Portsmouth Harbour.Bidders had until 23 January to register an interest in the former Devonport-based ships.The BBC understands no proposals to preserve the ships have been submitted.Those who have ... | more than 20 parties have come forward with bids to either recycle four royal navy frigates or turn some of them into artificial reefs, the bbc has learned. |
Mr Abbott told Australian media that the only way to prevent people dying at sea was to "stop the boats".Australia detains any migrants trying to reach its shores by boat, and takes them to offshore processing camps to be eventually resettled elsewhere.On Thursday, the New York Times described the policy as "brutal".In... | australian prime minister tony abbott has said the refugee and migrant crisis in europe is proof of the need for tough asylum policies. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedInCopy this linkInfectiously-catchy earworm 'PPAP' (short for Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen') was performed by animal print-clad DJ Piko-Taro, a fictional character played by Japanese entertainer Kazuhiko Kosaka.And it goes like this:"I have a pen. I... | you are about to witness viral history in the making and none of it will make any sense to you. |
Share this withEmailFacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinCopy this linkThe campaign was launched on 19 July by the Iraq War Families Campaign Group, which is made up of relatives of British troops killed in the conflict.It aimed to reach that amount to "bring to justice those responsible for the war and the deaths o... | an online campaign to fund possible legal action against former prime minister tony blair and other officials has reached its target of # 150,000. |
Thousands attended the early morning service at Hyde Park Corner and up to 400 people took part in a parade before the wreath-laying at the Cenotaph.Anzac Day commemorates the first major battle involving Australian and New Zealand forces during World War One.A service was also held at Westminster Abbey.The national an... | prince harry has laid wreaths during a dawn service at london\'s wellington arch and on behalf of the queen at the cenotaph to mark anzac day in the uk. |
Her Royal Highness took the baton at the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra's new home, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall.It was part of an event where 250 schoolchildren were introduced to music in front of the Duke and Duchess.The Royal party are due back in the UK on Friday evening, after a five-day tour that began in Poland... | the duchess of cambridge tried her hand at conducting a prestigious symphony orchestra on the final day of the royal tour of germany. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinCopy this linkJohn Clancy, Labour councillor for Quinton, beat closest rival Penny Holbrook in Monday night's ballot.Ahead of the vote, he said providing new homes and improving existing social housing should be the authority's "top priority"... | birmingham city council has elected a new leader-with the winning contender clinching the position by a single vote. |
The stone got past the elephant's fence and a ditch separating the animal and visitors, the zoo said in a statement.The girl was taken to hospital and died within a few hours, the zoo added.The zoo statement said the enclosure met international standards and said "this kind of accident is rare, unpredictable and unusua... | a seven-year-old girl has died after being hit by a stone thrown by an elephant from its enclosure at rabat zoo in morocco. |
Clarkson, 30, joined Premiership Well for a second spell in July and could make his St Mirren debut in the Championship against Alloa on Saturday.He scored nine goals at Dundee last season and has featured mainly as a substitute so far this term."I'm ready, I've been fit all season and I'm as fit as I've ever been," Cl... | st mirren have signed motherwell forward david clarkson on a loan deal until the end of the season. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinCopy this linkPte Matthew Boyd, 20, was off-duty on a night out in Brecon when he was punched and beaten by Jake Vallely.But the jury cleared Vallely's friend Aaeron Evans of manslaughter after Cardiff Crown Court was told he was not present ... | a killer who boasted he was the ``hardest man\'\'in town has been found guilty of murdering a soldier in powys. |
Hilary won the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award in Harrogate on Thursday.Radio Times TV editor Alison Graham, who was one of the judges, described the book as "an emotionally exhausting and powerful story".US author Sara Paretsky, who created detective VI Warshawski, received an outstanding contrib... | author sarah hilary has won one of the uk\'s top crime-writing awards for her debut novel, someone else\'s skin. |
The turkey firm was sold to the food tycoon Ranjit Boparan on Tuesday.There had been fears that the new owners would not take on the existing workers' pension scheme.But Unite regional officer Steve Harley said: "We had productive talks and we were given guarantees that all current agreements will be honoured."Unite sa... | a union has welcomed reassurances from the new owner of bernard matthews over job security and pensions. |
Chernova, now 27, beat Briton Ennis-Hill to gold at the 2011 World Championships in Korea.This week she was given a ban and had earlier results annulled after a sample from 2009 was re-tested - but kept her world title."She set a personal best with the benefit of drug use," Minichiello said.Russian anti-doping agency p... | jessica ennis-hill\'s coach toni minichiello wants russian heptathlete tatyana chernova\'s drugs ban to be re-examined by the sporting authorities. |
France's Dubuisson carded a 67 to tie with overnight leader Van Zyl of South Africa on 16 under par.McIlroy carded a third straight five under-par 67 to move to 15 under par with Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat.The world number three's round included an eagle on the 12th as he bids to win his first title since May."The... | rory mcilroy moved to within a shot of joint leaders victor dubuisson and jaco van zyl after the third round of the turkish airlines open. |
Marcy Smith was woken up by her son David to find their house in Glovertown, Newfoundland and Labrador, completely engulfed in flames.The whole family was able to escape, but their house is destroyed and their dog and cats did not make it.Mrs Smith said if it wasn't for her son, she and her daughter probably wouldn't h... | an 11-year-old canadian boy saved his whole family from a devastating fire, his mother says. |
The call was made at a scrutiny meeting of the council to discuss the problems surrounding the new vessel.Council leader Dave Stewart said the crossing at Cowes would be free until 2 July "in recognition of the problems" and to allow feedback.Mr Stewart said the council had ordered a review of the project by auditors.H... | shopkeepers near the isle of wight\'s troubled new ``floating bridge\'\'have asked councillors to consider compensating them for loss of business. |
The man is said to have been trying to gather details about a German parliamentary committee that is investigating claims of US espionage.German authorities have asked the US ambassador for "swift clarification".The US National Security Agency (NSA) was last year accused of bugging the phone of Chancellor Angela Merkel... | an employee of germany\'s intelligence service has been arrested on suspicion of spying for the us, reports say. |
It also warns that Britain may have to allow EU-registered boats to fish in UK waters as part of an overall deal.Fishing regions around the UK voted heavily in favour of leaving the EU during the referendum campaign.The Lords review says these communities are at risk of being marginalised in the wider Brexit negotiatio... | the uk fishing industry will need continued access to eu markets if it is to thrive after brexit, a house of lords report has warned. |
The service, held to mark the surrender of Japan at the end of World War Two, was led by Reverend Canon Bob White.The event included readings from Burma veterans and a performance from the Portsmouth Military Wives Choir.The service saw wreaths laid at the war memorial, including one on behalf of the city placed by the... | veterans and soldiers attended a ceremony at portsmouth\'s cenotaph to mark the 70th anniversary of vj day. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinCopy this linkThe regulator, NHS Improvement, said it wanted more progress after the NHS had slipped behind schedule in its efforts to reduce the agency bill.Last year £3.6bn was spent on agency staff, but the regulator wants that brought dow... | nhs bosses are threatening to ``name and shame\'\'trusts in england as they try to crack down on agency spending. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedInCopy this linkHarry Whitlam died after Gary Green, 51, of Bradburn Road, Wakefield, reversed the vehicle into him at Swithens Farm, Rothwell, near Leeds, in August 2013.Leeds Crown Court heard he was more than two times the legal driving limi... | a drunken tractor driver who knocked down and killed an 11-year-old boy has been jailed for more than a year. |
The victim was queuing for food at the branch in St George's Street, Canterbury at about 02:15 GMT on Friday when the assault occurred.Investigating officers said three men entered the restaurant and began being noisy and bumping into people.It is believed one of the group then set light to the woman's hair.Officers ha... | a woman had her hair set alight in a ``nasty and extremely dangerous\'\'attack at a mcdonald\'s restaurant in kent, police said. |
Timothy Geaney admitted taking or permitting the images to be taken between April 2004 and February 2014.He was made the subject of a community payback order and put on the sex offenders register earlier this year.He has now been removed from his profession's register following a General Teaching Council Scotland heari... | a dumfries and galloway music teacher found with more than 21,000 indecent images of children has been struck off. |
Firefighters spent several days at the site in Duncan Street following the blaze on 2 March, which reduced train services and caused travel delays.The Environment Agency (EA) suspended Recovered Fuels Shipping Limited from accepting waste after the fire.The firm was "broadly compliant" with fire safety law, the fire se... | a company which runs a paper recycling plant in salford where a major fire broke out has had its environmental permit revoked. |
David Mackintosh, Conservative MP for Northampton South, announced his decision ahead of a local party meeting where his candidacy was expected to be opposed.The BBC reported millions of pounds of public money loaned to Northampton Town FC appeared to have vanished.The MP has denied any wrongdoing.Mr Mackintosh was cri... | an mp facing deselection after being criticised over his role in a loan to a football club will not stand for re-election. |
Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad told the BBC "Syria is doing its best" to comply with the timetable to destroy its chemical weapons.Syria missed Wednesday's deadline to hand over its entire stockpile.Mr Mekdad said a shipment of weapons came under attack twice on its way from Damascus to the port of Latakia."W... | syria says international accusations that it is delaying the destruction of its chemical weapons stockpile are ``absolutely unjustified\'\'. |
Militants armed with guns and grenades gained entry after one detonated explosives at a hospital gate and then opened fire on staff and patients.Commandos who landed on the Sardar Daud hospital roof killed all four attackers after several hours of fighting.The so-called Islamic State (IS) group has claimed the attack.T... | more than 30 people have been killed after attackers dressed as doctors stormed the largest military hospital in kabul, afghan officials say. |
The exhibition Growing Up in the City at the Museum of Liverpool boasts 25 evocative photographs which capture the life of children over more than 100 years.As well as a providing a snapshot of those lost days of childhood, the pictures also provide a thought-provoking social history of life in Liverpool through the de... | children dangle mid-air on a makeshift swing hanging from a lamppost, a mother celebrates the silver jubilee cuddling her sons, and boys from the 1950s fish in the canal-just some of the rare pictures of childhood in liverpool last century which have now been put on display. |
Media playback is not supported on this deviceThe hosts won with a day to spare at Old Trafford to level the series.England made 589-8 declared and 173-1 declared to set up their second biggest win over Pakistan in terms of runs."It's an absolute hammering. It's as good a four days of cricket that you could wish for fr... | england produced a flawless performance to beat pakistan by 330 runs in the second test, says former captain michael vaughan. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinCopy this linkJohn Johnston, 27, admitted taking the vehicle without consent and driving while over the legal alcohol limit.He was spotted by a CCTV operator committing the offence and stopped by police in Buccleuch Street.At Dumfries Sheriff... | a man who tried to get home on a 2.5 tonne road roller after a night out drinking in dumfries has received a 15-month driving ban. |
The law also permits 12-year-olds to be contracted to work for others. But they need parental authorisation.Vice-President Alvaro Garcia Linera said the new legislation reflects the needs of Bolivia, one of the poorest countries in South America.It also sets harsher punishment for violence against children.The law sets... | bolivia has lowered the legal working age to allow children to work from the age of 10 as long as they also attend school and are self-employed. |
Gatland won a first clean sweep in his maiden Six Nations as coach in 2008 after Wales' disappointing 2007 World Cup display.He guided Wales to a second Grand Slam in 2012 after narrowly missing out on the 2011 World Cup final."We were disappointed not getting to the final in 2011," he said."We feel a little bit the sa... | warren gatland hopes the power of ``frustration\'\'can inspire wales to a third successive post-world cup grand slam. |
Share this withEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinCopy this linkMy sources include collectors all over the world, dealers, auctions, flea markets, and just about any place I can think of. The accumulation, as I like to call it, includes all kinds of material related to the Indian matchbox industry.Within this rapidly ... | i have been collecting matchboxes seriously since 2012. |
The venture's backers include Tesla Motors and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Paypal co-founder Peter Thiel, Indian tech giant Infosys and Amazon Web Services.Open AI says it expects its research - free from financial obligations - to focus on a "positive human impact".Scientists have warned that advances in AI could ultimately... | prominent tech executives have pledged $ 1bn (# 659m) for openai, a non-profit venture that aims to develop artificial intelligence (ai) to benefit humanity. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedInCopy this linkThe charity said tests confirmed all of the cats near Victor Avenue, in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, had ingested the toxic substance.In the most recent case, seven-month-old Meereen died on Monday.An RSPCA spokesman said it ... | five cats have died from antifreeze poisoning on or near the same street in the space of two weeks, the rspca has said. |
The Reds, who are fifth in National Two South, beat third-placed Chinnor 29-12 for a second win in a row."Tommy Phillips, Ben Priddey and Craig Williams really led the team from the front," Churcher told BBC Cornwall."If your front row and front five are making 70-plus tackles in a game you're going to be doing well an... | redruth boss marek churcher says his side\'s front row have been key to the club\'s good form. |
The police allege 28-year-old Nazrul, also called Nazu, was the man who raped the 74-year-old nun.The man, allegedly a Bangladeshi citizen, was arrested at a railway station in Kolkata (Calcutta).The incident caused outrage in India and led to street protests in many cities across the country.This marks the sixth arres... | police investigating the rape of an elderly nun in the indian state of west bengal say they have arrested a key suspect in the crime. |
It comes in a shake-up of UK military buildings and resettling of regiments.Brecon and Radnorshire Conservative MP Chris Davies condemned the closure, saying there had been a barracks in Brecon since 1805, home to troops who fought the Zulus at Rorke's Drift."This decision is abhorrent and I shall be fighting it every ... | the ministry of defence is to close the british army\'s welsh headquarters at brecon, powys, in 2027. |
The English rider crashed at this year's TT and the Fireblade bike has been plagued by mechanical problems.Martin told MCN that he was quitting road racing but he later clarifying his position on Facebook."I've not given up on racing or road racing but I've got no plans to do anymore road racing on the Hondas this year... | road racer guy martin says he will not compete for honda for the rest of 2017 after a frustrating season. |
The 23-year-old from Kinross finished second behind Kenyan Faith Kipyegon in four minutes, 19.12 seconds.That erased Yvonne Murray's 1994 effort of 4:22.60 in the Scottish rankings and moved her second on the British all-time list behind Zola Budd's 4:17.57.The new record holder said: "I am really pleased to get that S... | laura muir set a new scottish mile record with a superb run in oslo to continue a strong start to her season. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedInCopy this linkTemperton died in London last week at the age of 66 after "a brief aggressive battle with cancer", Jon Platt of Warner/Chappell music publishing said.Temperton's other hits included Off The Wall and Baby Be Mine for Jackson and ... | rod temperton, the british songwriter best known for michael jackson\'s thriller and rock with you, has died. |
Josh Gillies beat Cameron Belford in the visitors' goal with a fine free-kick to put the Tynesiders ahead.But Wrexham were back on level terms before half-time when Sean Newton produced an equally fine set-piece.Ryan Bowman scored a fine winner for Gateshead, though, heading Craig Baxter's cross from the right across g... | gateshead leapfrogged wrexham into second place in the national league with a hard-fought win. |
Older People's Commissioner for Wales Sarah Rochira will call on pensioners and their friends and families to hear their experiences of residential care.The evidence will be used to develop recommendations for care providers and public bodies.It is part of Ms Rochira's review into the quality of life and care of older ... | a review team looking at the quality of life of older people is to swoop unannounced on 100 care homes. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinCopy this linkFor many people with severe disabilities, their families and carers, this is a reality they are faced with every time they leave the house.In some cases it can leave them feeling isolated and unable to enjoy the simplest of ever... | what would you do if you had to travel miles to go to the toilet, to avoid being changed on a dirty floor or in the back of a car? |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedInCopy this linkHowever, since 1987 racial and political tensions have been a steady source of instability and international isolation.In 1987 a coup by indigenous Fijians overthrew the elected, Indian-dominated coalition. This triggered a seri... | the 800-plus volcanic and coral islands that make up the pacific nation of fiji enjoy a tropical climate and host a significant tourism industry. |
Former Dons midfielder Sheerin, 39, has been player-manager at the Red Lichties since 2010 and replaces Neil Cooper at Pittodrie.Arbroath were relegated to Scottish League Two after finishing season 2013-14 bottom of League One.Aberdeen chief executive Duncan Fraser said boss Derek McInnes chose Sheerin after "a compre... | paul sheerin has left his post as arbroath manager to become under-20s coach at aberdeen. |
Media playback is not supported on this deviceWorld champion Hamilton started from the back, suffered a broken front wing on lap one and did five pit stops.The Briton faces the prospect of trying to overhaul a 36-point deficit in the remaining 18 races of the season.Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel came second despite collid... | nico rosberg took his third straight win of 2016 as mercedes team-mate lewis hamilton fought back to seventh in a hectic chinese grand prix. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedInCopy this linkAt the end of his speech launching the party's manifesto, Mike Nesbitt said: "Domination doesn't work, partnership does."Ulster Unionists want the election to be a referendum on how the Renewable Heat Incentive debacle was handl... | the ulster unionist leader has denied he made a mistake by saying he intends to give the sdlp his second preference in the assembly election. |
Curtis and assistant manager Paul Williams will take charge of Saturday's match against Bournemouth after Bob Bradley's sacking.Swansea want to appoint their new boss as soon as possible, with ex-Derby manager Paul Clement the first choice."We've got to go with somebody who will to get us out of trouble," he said."If w... | swansea\'s caretaker manager alan curtis says there would be no guarantee the club would return to the premier league if they were relegated this season. |
The biologist and entrepreneur turned the effort to map the human genome into a competitive race and, in so doing, was vilified by the scientific community.Dr Venter has certainly not gained a reputation for modesty about his achievements. "Is my science of a level consistent with other people who have gotten the Nobel... | ``maverick\'\'is a word that seems to follow craig venter around. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedInCopy this linkThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says the full evacuation of civilians and rebels is likely to take several days.Government forces, backed by Russian allies, took nearly all remaining rebel-held parts of Alepp... | more than 3,000 people have been evacuated in buses and ambulances from a besieged rebel-held enclave in the syrian city of aleppo, officials say. |
After being reduced to 8-2, they posted a score of 255-7, with Davies and Ben Foakes (90) sharing a stand of 130.Yorkshire's run-chase was undermined by a three-wicket burst in nine balls from Stuart Meaker, whose victims included Jonny Bairstow and Gary Ballance.Tim Bresnan made 68 but was the last to go as they were ... | opener steven davies hit 104 off 116 balls as 2015 runners-up surrey reached another one-day cup final with a 19-run win over yorkshire at headingley. |
The girl, aged 15 at the time, had met a man called David Ayrton in a Portsmouth garage in the autumn of 2004.The defendant, now 34 and called Davina, denied the charge. She will be sentenced on 4 March.Judge Ian Pearson remanded her into custody and said it was likely she would be held at a male prison.He added: "If I... | a transgender woman has been found guilty of raping a girl when still living as a man. |
Myra Forde's ex-lawyer says she did not state that the late PM was a client, nor did she threaten to expose him if a prosecution against her was continued.Forde says she has "no knowledge of any misconduct on his part" and recent media coverage had caused her distress.The UK's historical child sex abuse inquiry is to e... | a former brothel keeper has denied accusing ex-prime minister edward heath of involvement in child sexual abuse. |
The report focuses on the impact of sea level rises on the Dawlish to Teignmouth line which connects Cornwall and Devon to the rest of the UK.The line was closed for two months in 2014 after it was destroyed by storms.Network Rail said the study would be "key" to long-term developments.The report, published in the Jour... | climate change could disrupt up to a third of rail services travelling to and from the south west within the next 100 years, a study suggests. |
Compared with other European countries, many apprenticeships are low quality and too short, the Sutton Trust warns.It says thousands of apprenticeships should be created to boost the economy and improve youngsters' job prospects.The Department for Education says apprenticeships are being reformed to "drive up standards... | apprenticeships in england need to be overhauled to stop many young people being awarded practical qualifications that have little worth, a report says. |
That report was never written, but the murdered opposition politician's colleagues, led by his close associate Ilya Yashin, have since worked to finish it.Most of the Russian-language report, entitled Putin. War, is based on facts that have already appeared in Russian and foreign media since Crimea was annexed in March... | when boris nemtsov was shot dead on a bridge a short distance from the kremlin, it soon emerged that he had been preparing a report aiming to expose russia\'s military involvement in eastern ukraine. |
The Northern Irishman, twice a winner of the European Tour's season-finale, stumbled to a three-over-par 75 to lie joint 55th in a 60-man field.McIlroy, 27, has never finished worse than 11th in his seven appearances at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai.Westwood, meanwhile, carded seven birdies and just one bogey in his 6... | world number two rory mcilroy had his worst ever round in the dp world tour championship to lie nine shots behind first-round leader lee westwood. |
Josh Earnest said the closure of the Cuban detention camp was a national security interest.It was one of the first directives President Barack Obama ordered two months after he was elected in 2008.Inmates have slowly been transferred out and at the start of the year, 122 men were left.The peak population in 2003 was 68... | the white house is in the ``final stages\'\'of drafting a plan to close the controversial us military prison guantanamo bay, a spokesman has said. |
The Briton finished more than two minutes ahead of Poland's Anna Harkowska in Nottwil, Switzerland.Storey can win a 17th title when she rides in Saturday's road race."It's a massive relief to win," said the 37-year-old, who is targeting further Paralympic success at next year's Games in Rio de Janeiro.Storey is Britain... | dame sarah storey claimed the 16th world title of her cycling career with gold in the time trial at the para-cycling road world championships. |
South Wimbledon and Queensway stations will be the first to see their staff moved from ticket offices into ticket halls and on to platforms.Transport for London (TfL) said it would save £50m annually as it tries to save £4.2bn by 2020.But Manuel Cortes, from the TSSA union, said London Mayor Boris Johnson was "rushin... | ticket offices will start closing on the london underground later in a move that has prompted past strikes. |
The advocacy group Glaad analysed shows seen or to be shown between June 2016 and May 2017 and counted 278 regular and recurring LGBT characters.The number of transgender characters has risen from seven to 16 this year.But Glaad bemoaned the fact that more than 25 lesbian and bisexual female characters died or were kil... | shows like transparent mean there are more lgbt (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) characters on us tv than ever before, a report has found. |
Media playback is not supported on this deviceVictory in Toulouse on Monday would secure Wales' spot in the knockout phase, in their first major international tournament since 1958."This team has got the potential to go on and on. They've got everything to look forward to," said Coleman."We are in a fantastic position.... | wales boss chris coleman says euro 2016 is ``not the end of the journey\'\'for his squad as they prepare to face russia for a place in the last 16. |
The Bulls' fate has been in the balance since the full extent of their financial worries emerged in the weeks since their dramatic final-day escape sent Chester down instead.Chester have been reinstated as a Conference Premier club and Hayes & Yeading will stay in Conference South."Hereford United can have no complaint... | hereford united have been expelled from the football conference following the club\'s failure to pay their bills. |
The animal had been shot twice in the shoulder and once in its left back leg, which vets had to amputate.The charity said the one-year-old cat was "incredibly lucky" to survive.Last year the Scottish government held a consultation on licensing air weapons, but a majority of responders opposed the plan.One-year-old Teen... | an animal charity is calling for the licensing of air guns after a cat in west lothian was left injured after being shot three times. |
Ofsted says it has found evidence of children being taught in squalid conditions in three places in Birmingham which have now closed.Anyone running illegal schools could face a jail term of up to 51 weeks.Ministers are also consulting on plans for more regulation of places teaching for more than 6 to 8 hours a week.Sir... | education secretary nicky morgan says anyone found running an illegal backstreet school in england will face fines or a prison sentence. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinCopy this linkThe first incident saw a 71-year-old woman from Sandyhills tricked by someone claiming to work for BT.Now a woman in Stranraer has lost money to a caller who said he was contacting her about problems with her internet.He claimed... | a 60-year-old woman in dumfries and galloway has been conned out of # 30,000 just a week after a similar scam netted # 10,000. |
The former Manchester City man, 30, won 61 caps for England after making his senior debut in 2009.He was a squad member at two World Cups and two European Championships but played just three minutes at Euro 2016."The decision we've reached is about common sense. I wish Sam [Allardyce], the players, staff and supporters... | england and liverpool midfielder james milner has retired from international football. |
He died at his home in Cambridge following an illness lasting several months, a statement on his website said.It added his funeral will be private, with a memorial service to be held at a later date.Hogwood worked with many leading orchestras around the world and was considered one of the most influential exponents of ... | british conductor christopher hogwood has died aged 73. |
The boy is from Northern Ireland, but his family do not want him to be named to protect his identity. His mother had to give up her job to look after him.In June, his parents made the difficult decision to remove him from mainstream schooling because he was not coping.They requested a place for him at a special school ... | a nine-year-old boy with autism has been unable to go to school for three months because all the special schools in the area near his home are full. |
Fellow tenants Newport Gwent Dragons are subject to a takeover bid from the Welsh Rugby Union, who have said they see Rodney Parade "as a rugby venue."County have a lease to use the ground - and have primacy of fixtures on the venue if they remain in the Football League - until 2023."Our view is quite clear - we've got... | newport county chairman of operations gavin foxall says he expects the league two club to remain at rodney parade. |
Last weekend, the country was declared free of the virus that killed almost 4,000 people in the country over the past 18 months.He told the BBC's Richard Hamilton about his experiences in the civil war, which ended in 2002, and his Ebola work:I had a normal family life before the war started in 1991.But at 15 I was kid... | prince tommy williams, who used to be a child soldier in sierra leone, was one of hundreds of volunteers who helped fight the spread of ebola. |
About 80,000 works of art, ceramics, manuscripts, letters and photographs faced being auctioned to help pay off the pottery firm's pension debt.But a public fundraising campaign launched in September hit its target in just a month.Adminstrators Begbies Traynor said the collection will remain on display at the museum in... | the wedgwood museum collection has been bought from administrators after # 15.75 m was raised to save it. |
Aberdeenshire-based Harbro Group saw pre-tax profit increase by £800,000, to £3.5m, in the year to the end of June 2016.This was despite turnover falling by £1m to just over £100m.Harbro said international sales grew over the year, both in Europe and in new markets further afield.The Turriff-based company manufactures ... | one of scotland\'s largest animal feed producers has posted a rise in profits, despite reporting a ``challenging\'\'year for the industry. |
Dan Groves said the "finer points" of a deal which could see Wright buy 20% of the club are yet to be released.The Sun reported that the 30-year-old will become a club director.Billericay are eighth in the Isthmian League Premier Division, three points adrift of a play-off place.Wright, who was runner-up in I'm A Celeb... | the chairman of non-league billericay town has confirmed ``there is truth\'\'in reports that former the only way is essex personality mark wright is set to invest in the club. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedInCopy this linkAfter weeks of speculation about whether the Governor of the Bank of England would extend his time as its head in reaction to the referendum result, Mark Carney surprised many people in the City and in government by announcing a... | sometimes, the simplest explanation is the right one. |
Lance Corporal Trimaan "Harry" Dhillon stalked Alice Ruggles before fatally attacking her last October.Her parents Sue Hills and Clive Ruggles described the moment two Northumbria Police officers knocked on their door.Prof Ruggles said: "And then they said to us Alice has been killed. And we looked at each other and sa... | the parents of a woman murdered by her ex-boyfriend have said they knew immediately he was responsible. |
Coverage will be on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.The two teams faced off in Patras, Greece, earlier this month, with European title contenders Greece running out winners, 92-64.Three members of that team will be missing at the Copper Box, however, offering GB a chance of revenge."I think it's going to ... | bbc sport is showing live coverage of the eurobasket warm-up game between great britain and greece at the copper box in london on saturday 19 august. |
The Seasiders struck with the first real chance after 12 minutes as Nathan Delfouneso jinked past his man and delivered a pinpoint chip into the area, where Jamille Matt turned the ball home from three yards.Blackpool goalkeeper Sam Slocombe denied Matthew Briggs with a sensational save to push the ball behind after 17... | blackpool\'s winless run was extended to five games as they were held at home by fellow league two play-off chasers colchester. |
Share this withEmailFacebookMessengerMessengerTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinCopy this linkChildren in P6 and P7 will learn how to cope with change under the Healthy Me programme developed by Northern Ireland charity, Action Mental Health.Its chief executive David Babington said it will help prepare pupils for the str... | pupils preparing to leave primary school are being taught how to deal with stress and to be more resilient as part of a new mental health initiative. |
Investing Solutions received those benefit payments over the past two years by finding properties for single homeless men.The charity, Fresh Start Housing, finds clients from London homeless charities.Neither the charity nor the company act illegally, but a homeless group says the relationship is "a new low".Investing ... | a letting agency has been paid more than # 5.5 m in housing benefit after its owner set up a charity to help the homeless, the bbc has learned. |
Administrators of the ACT test took the decision just hours before some 5,500 students were due to sit it.The ACT is one of two entrance exams available to international and domestic students wanting to go to a US college.This is not the first cheating scandal to hit the tests in East Asia.The other entrance exam - the... | an examination for students in south korea and hong kong hoping to study at us colleges has been cancelled after ``credible evidence\'\'emerged that it had been leaked in advance. |
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