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O'Sullivan crushed Barry Hawkins 10-1 to win his sixth Masters title after taking over eight months out from playing in major events.
His break came after losing to eventual winner Stuart Bingham in the last eight of the World Championship in April.
"I just want to enjoy t... | Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he intends to challenge for a sixth world title at the Crucible. | media playback is not supported on this device sullivan crushed barry hawkins 10-1 to win his sixth masters title after taking over eight months out from playing in major events his break came after losing to eventual winner stuart bingham in the last eight of the world championship in april just want to enjoy this wee... | _START_ Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he intends to challenge for a sixth world title at the Crucible. _END_ |
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20 April 2015 Last updated at 06:33 BST
Four viewers from Glasgow got the chance to put questions to SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon.
They tested her on subjects like why the SNP wants more power in Westminster; whether the SNP wants another referendum on Scottish independence; a... | In the run-up to the General Election on May 7, Newsround viewers have been sending their questions in for each of the main party leaders. | media playback is unsupported on your device 20 april 2015 last updated at 06:33 bst four viewers from glasgow got the chance to put questions to snp leader nicola sturgeon they tested her on subjects like why the snp wants more power in westminster whether the snp wants another referendum on scottish independence and ... | _START_ In the run-up to the General Election on May 7, Newsround viewers have been sending their questions in for each of the main party leaders. _END_ |
Improved school standards, new NHS treatments and 100,000 apprenticeships were among six election pledges for prosperity unveiled by Carwyn Jones.
He also promised free childcare and help for older people selling homes to pay for care if Labour wins in May.
Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies said they would "scarcely p... | Labour needs another five years in power to complete a "decade of delivery", the first minister has said. | improved school standards new nhs treatments and 100 000 apprenticeships were among six election pledges for prosperity unveiled by carwyn jones he also promised free childcare and help for older people selling homes to pay for care if labour wins in may welsh tory leader andrew rt davies said they would scarcely paper... | _START_ Labour needs another five years in power to complete a "decade of delivery", the first minister has said. _END_ |
Just before 21:00 GMT, a man armed with a knife went into a bookmakers on the Grosvenor Road and threatened a member of staff.
He then produced a suspected firearm and threatened a second staff member before making off empty handed.
A man, also armed with a suspected firearm, robbed an off-license on the Springfield Ro... | Police are investigating a possible link between two armed robberies in west Belfast on Saturday night. | just before 21:00 gmt man armed with knife went into bookmakers on the grosvenor road and threatened member of staff he then produced suspected firearm and threatened second staff member before making off empty handed man also armed with suspected firearm robbed an off-license on the springfield road just after 22:00 g... | _START_ Police are investigating a possible link between two armed robberies in west Belfast on Saturday night. _END_ |
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Inspired by full-back Sam Tomkins, Wigan eased to a 22-0 lead at half-time through tries from Dan Sarginson, Tomkins and two from Josh Charnley.
Luke Gale and Ben Crooks crossed for Tigers in the second half, either side of Dom Manfredi's controversial score.
Wigan remain ... | Wigan Warriors reached the Challenge Cup semi-finals after a clinical first-half display against Castleford Tigers. | media playback is not supported on this device inspired by full-back sam tomkins wigan eased to 22-0 lead at half-time through tries from dan sarginson tomkins and two from josh charnley luke gale and ben crooks crossed for tigers in the second half either side of dom manfredi controversial score wigan remain on course... | _START_ Wigan Warriors reached the Challenge Cup semi-finals after a clinical first-half display against Castleford Tigers. _END_ |
It is the second time the Chronext store on Piccadilly has been targeted in six months.
Four raiders smashed their way through the windows of the Piccadilly store just before 11:00 GMT before making off on two mopeds.
A Met Police spokesman said the gang "made off from the scene with a quantity of goods".
According to ... | An axe-wielding moped gang robbed a central London luxury watch store in a smash and grab raid. | it is the second time the chronext store on piccadilly has been targeted in six months four raiders smashed their way through the windows of the piccadilly store just before 11:00 gmt before making off on two mopeds met police spokesman said the gang made off from the scene with quantity of goods according to the shop ... | _START_ An axe-wielding moped gang robbed a central London luxury watch store in a smash and grab raid. _END_ |
Transport for London (TfL) and Uber are seeking guidance on whether the company's smartphones are considered meters, which are outlawed for private hire vehicles.
The phones use GPS and external servers to calculate the cost of a journey.
A ruling is to be delivered later, but Uber said the outcome would not affect its... | The system used in London by app-based taxi service Uber has been called into question in the High Court. | transport for london tfl and uber are seeking guidance on whether the company smartphones are considered meters which are outlawed for private hire vehicles the phones use gps and external servers to calculate the cost of journey ruling is to be delivered later but uber said the outcome would not affect its ability to ... | _START_ The system used in London by app-based taxi service Uber has been called into question in the High Court. _END_ |
The popular doctor was taken to a Dublin hospital but died on Saturday.
Kawasaki rider Sheils took victory in the Open and Grand Final events, with William Dunlop second in both races.
Dunlop won the Supersport outing, with Derek McGee, Sam Wilson and Paul Jordan also taking victories at the meeting.
Mullingar man McGe... | Derek Sheils clinched a double at the Skerries road races which were overshadowed by the death of travelling medic Doctor John Hinds following an accident during practice on Friday. | the popular doctor was taken to dublin hospital but died on saturday kawasaki rider sheils took victory in the open and grand final events with william dunlop second in both races dunlop won the supersport outing with derek mcgee sam wilson and paul jordan also taking victories at the meeting mullingar man mcgee won th... | _START_ Derek Sheils clinched a double at the Skerries road races which were overshadowed by the death of travelling medic Doctor John Hinds following an accident during practice on Friday. _END_ |
Scottish Power believes its coal-fired station, Longannet in Fife, is at a serious disadvantage to English-based suppliers which can more easily tap into the network.
Here we look at what the National Grid is, where it is based and why it is harder for Scotland to connect to it.
The National Grid is Britain's transmiss... | The owners of Scotland's largest power plant say its future is uncertain because of the £40m annual fee it has to pay to be connected to the National Grid. | scottish power believes its coal-fired station longannet in fife is at serious disadvantage to english-based suppliers which can more easily tap into the network here we look at what the national grid is where it is based and why it is harder for scotland to connect to it the national grid is britain transmission syste... | _START_ The owners of Scotland's largest power plant say its future is uncertain because of the £40m annual fee it has to pay to be connected to the National Grid. _END_ |
The Communities and Local Government Committee called it "extremely concerning" that detection systems were "still at an early stage".
It also said councils could be left out of pocket by changes.
Ministers insisted strong IT systems were in place for the new benefit, which they say will cut benefit fraud.
Universal Cr... | The government must give a "swift assurance" that the introduction of Universal Credit will not cause a rise in benefit fraud, MPs have said. | the communities and local government committee called it extremely concerning that detection systems were still at an early stage it also said councils could be left out of pocket by changes ministers insisted strong it systems were in place for the new benefit which they say will cut benefit fraud universal credit wil... | _START_ The government must give a "swift assurance" that the introduction of Universal Credit will not cause a rise in benefit fraud, MPs have said. _END_ |
The standing committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, is reviewing a draft law replacing the death penalty with life imprisonment for nine crimes, including illegal fundraising and smuggling weapons, the official news agency Xinhua reports.
Praising the move, an article in the Global ... | Media welcome a proposal by the Chinese authorities to abolish the death penalty for some crimes, saying it shows the country is moving away from capital punishment. | the standing committee of the national people congress npc china top legislature is reviewing draft law replacing the death penalty with life imprisonment for nine crimes including illegal fundraising and smuggling weapons the official news agency xinhua reports praising the move an article in the global times says tre... | _START_ Media welcome a proposal by the Chinese authorities to abolish the death penalty for some crimes, saying it shows the country is moving away from capital punishment. _END_ |
Three people were sent to the city's Royal Gwent Hospital and seven were treated at Friars Walk on Wednesday.
People said they felt unwell after reportedly smelling gas.
The Welsh Ambulance Service said it was actually caused by a "completely harmless" strong glue.
An ambulance was called at 15:35 GMT after a number of... | A supposed gas smell at a Newport shopping centre which caused several people to feel ill was in fact resin used by workmen, the ambulance service has said. | three people were sent to the city royal gwent hospital and seven were treated at friars walk on wednesday people said they felt unwell after reportedly smelling gas the welsh ambulance service said it was actually caused by completely harmless strong glue an ambulance was called at 15:35 gmt after number of people rep... | _START_ A supposed gas smell at a Newport shopping centre which caused several people to feel ill was in fact resin used by workmen, the ambulance service has said. _END_ |
Plans for cultural co-operation with China also include making 14 important Chinese plays available in English.
Culture secretary Sajid Javid also announced £300,000 for a Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) tour of China.
He said culture was a "brilliant" way of fostering closer UK-China ties.
"This funding means Western ... | The UK government is donating £1.5m for the translation of all William Shakespeare's works into Mandarin for audiences in China. | plans for cultural co-operation with china also include making 14 important chinese plays available in english culture secretary sajid javid also announced £300 000 for royal shakespeare company rsc tour of china he said culture was brilliant way of fostering closer uk-china ties this funding means western and eastern ... | _START_ The UK government is donating £1.5m for the translation of all William Shakespeare's works into Mandarin for audiences in China. _END_ |
Gayle Newland, 25, demanded the other woman wear a blindfold when they met, and used a prosthetic penis while carrying out the assaults.
Newland, of Willaston, Cheshire, had told a court the pair were engaging in role play and fantasy.
But a Chester Crown Court jury found her guilty of three sexual assault charges.
She... | A woman who posed as a man to dupe her friend into sleeping with her has been found guilty of sexual assault. | gayle newland 25 demanded the other woman wear blindfold when they met and used prosthetic penis while carrying out the assaults newland of willaston cheshire had told court the pair were engaging in role play and fantasy but chester crown court jury found her guilty of three sexual assault charges she was cleared of t... | _START_ A woman who posed as a man to dupe her friend into sleeping with her has been found guilty of sexual assault. _END_ |
Andrew Iacovou, 55, was found dead at a branch of Ladbrokes in Aberconway Road, Morden, where he worked, at 10:30 BST on Saturday 25 May.
A post-mortem examination showed he died from blunt trauma to the head.
Shafique Ahmad Aarij has been charged with murder and will appear before Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court o... | A 21-year-old man has been charged with murdering a father of two at a betting shop in south London. | andrew iacovou 55 was found dead at branch of ladbrokes in aberconway road morden where he worked at 10:30 bst on saturday 25 may post-mortem examination showed he died from blunt trauma to the head shafique ahmad aarij has been charged with murder and will appear before camberwell green magistrates court on saturday. | _START_ A 21-year-old man has been charged with murdering a father of two at a betting shop in south London. _END_ |
Prior research has shown how amino acids - the building blocks of life - could form elsewhere in the cosmos.
These molecules can form in two versions, but life on Earth exclusively uses just one of them.
Now an Astrophysical Journal Letters paper shows how conditions around a far-flung star could favour the formation o... | There is now even more evidence that life on Earth may have been seeded by material from asteroids or comets. | prior research has shown how amino acids the building blocks of life could form elsewhere in the cosmos these molecules can form in two versions but life on earth exclusively uses just one of them now an astrophysical journal letters paper shows how conditions around far-flung star could favour the formation of one typ... | _START_ There is now even more evidence that life on Earth may have been seeded by material from asteroids or comets. _END_ |
Dominic Doyle, 21, died from stab wounds after a brawl outside a pub in Greater Manchester on 7 June last year.
Colin McDonald, described at Manchester Crown Court as "an extremely dangerous individual", is among six people sentenced over the attack.
McDonald, 42, of Acre Street, Denton, must serve a minimum of 15 year... | A man who already has convictions for killing two people has been jailed for life for the manslaughter of a third. | dominic doyle 21 died from stab wounds after brawl outside pub in greater manchester on june last year colin mcdonald described at manchester crown court as an extremely dangerous individual is among six people sentenced over the attack mcdonald 42 of acre street denton must serve minimum of 15 years after being found ... | _START_ A man who already has convictions for killing two people has been jailed for life for the manslaughter of a third. _END_ |
The Orange Order complied with a Parades Commission restriction on the number of people who could walk on to the mainly nationalist Springfield Road, at the junction with Workman Avenue.
About 50 residents from the Springfield Residents Action Group held a silent protest along the short stretch.
More than 100 police of... | The annual Whiterock parade in west Belfast has passed off peacefully. | the orange order complied with parades commission restriction on the number of people who could walk on to the mainly nationalist springfield road at the junction with workman avenue about 50 residents from the springfield residents action group held silent protest along the short stretch more than 100 police officers ... | _START_ The annual Whiterock parade in west Belfast has passed off peacefully. _END_ |
The current and former US secretaries of state were joined by leaders from France, Britain and many ex-communist countries in the cathedral of St Vitus.
Outside, after church bells rang out across the capital, thousands thronged to follow the service.
Havel, who helped lead the 1989 overthrow of communism, died aged 75... | Czechs and world leaders have been bidding farewell to former Czech President Vaclav Havel at a state funeral in Prague. | the current and former us secretaries of state were joined by leaders from france britain and many ex-communist countries in the cathedral of st vitus outside after church bells rang out across the capital thousands thronged to follow the service havel who helped lead the 1989 overthrow of communism died aged 75 he pas... | _START_ Czechs and world leaders have been bidding farewell to former Czech President Vaclav Havel at a state funeral in Prague. _END_ |
More than 13 million people watched Joanne and Ore lifting the glitterball trophy just before Christmas, when she beat her brother Kevin in the final.
Rather than relaxing after her success, Joanne has been busy in rehearsals getting ready to take the lead as a New York dancer in the musical 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'.... | Nearly a month after waltzing her way to victory with Ore in Strictly Come Dancing, Joanne Clifton is swapping the ballroom for the stage. | more than 13 million people watched joanne and ore lifting the glitterball trophy just before christmas when she beat her brother kevin in the final rather than relaxing after her success joanne has been busy in rehearsals getting ready to take the lead as new york dancer in the musical thoroughly modern millie joanne ... | _START_ Nearly a month after waltzing her way to victory with Ore in Strictly Come Dancing, Joanne Clifton is swapping the ballroom for the stage. _END_ |
Malien handed Esperance a 2-1 defeat in Rades, near Tunis with striker Mamadou Coulibaly scoring the winner three minutes from time.
Stade Malien secured the win despite finishing the game with ten men after defender Ibrahim Keita was sent off just before half time
The visitors started well thanks to an opener from Abd... | Esperance lost to visitors Stade Malien in the African Confederation Cup group phase to suffer their third successive loss, as holders Al Ahly went top of the Group A standings with a win over Etoile du Sahel. | malien handed esperance 2-1 defeat in rades near tunis with striker mamadou coulibaly scoring the winner three minutes from time stade malien secured the win despite finishing the game with ten men after defender ibrahim keita was sent off just before half time the visitors started well thanks to an opener from abdoula... | _START_ Esperance lost to visitors Stade Malien in the African Confederation Cup group phase to suffer their third successive loss, as holders Al Ahly went top of the Group A standings with a win over Etoile du Sahel. _END_ |
4 November 2016 Last updated at 15:42 GMT
What are we talking about? Well, watch the video above to find out as Ore gives us another Strictly exclusive look behind the scenes.
It's Week 7 for the Strictly contestants and Ore tells us why Greg Rutherford is feeling sick, and shows us where the celebs go to the loo!
Tune... | It's all about the hips and a little shoulder shimmy! | 4 november 2016 last updated at 15:42 gmt what are we talking about well watch the video above to find out as ore gives us another strictly exclusive look behind the scenes it week for the strictly contestants and ore tells us why greg rutherford is feeling sick and shows us where the celebs go to the loo tune in on sa... | _START_ It's all about the hips and a little shoulder shimmy! _END_ |
Sales in September of the compact, which costs 50p, were up 4% to an average 290,000 per day.
However, revenue for the group, which also publishes The Scotsman, fell 3% between July and October when compared with the same period last year.
The figures came on top of a 9% fall in revenue for the first half of 2016.
The ... | The growth of the i title has helped drive a rise in sales for Edinburgh-based newspaper publisher Johnston Press. | sales in september of the compact which costs 50p were up 4% to an average 290 000 per day however revenue for the group which also publishes the scotsman fell 3% between july and october when compared with the same period last year the figures came on top of 9% fall in revenue for the first half of 2016 the growth of ... | _START_ The growth of the i title has helped drive a rise in sales for Edinburgh-based newspaper publisher Johnston Press. _END_ |
By Friday morning more than 131,000 people had selected their best XI from a long-list of the star performers in the group stage.
And here is your team of the tournament so far, slotted into what was overwhelmingly the most popular formation - 4-4-2.
It was an extremely close-run thing in several positions - Northern I... | The knockout stage of Euro 2016 starts on Saturday - but who do you think have been the most impressive players so far? | by friday morning more than 131 000 people had selected their best xi from long-list of the star performers in the group stage and here is your team of the tournament so far slotted into what was overwhelmingly the most popular formation 4-4-2 it was an extremely close-run thing in several positions northern ireland go... | _START_ The knockout stage of Euro 2016 starts on Saturday - but who do you think have been the most impressive players so far? _END_ |
Mae adroddiad Nick Bennett hefyd yn dweud bod 16% o gwynion wedi cael canlyniad cadarnhaol, naill ai oherwydd camau i unioni pethau neu drwy gadarnhau'r gwyn a chytuno ar gamau gweithredu.
Yn ei adroddiad blynyddol ar gyfer 2016-17, mae'r Ombwdsmon yn nodi ei fod wedi derbyn 2,056 o gwynion am wasanaethau cyhoeddus Cym... | Bu cynnydd o 8% yn nifer y cwynion am y Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol yng Nghymru dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf, medd Ombwdsmon Gwasanaethu Cyhoeddus Cymru. | mae adroddiad nick bennett hefyd yn dweud bod 16% gwynion wedi cael canlyniad cadarnhaol naill ai oherwydd camau unioni pethau neu drwy gadarnhau gwyn chytuno ar gamau gweithredu yn ei adroddiad blynyddol ar gyfer 2016-17 mae ombwdsmon yn nodi ei fod wedi derbyn 056 gwynion am wasanaethau cyhoeddus cymru bellach mae 38... | _START_ Bu cynnydd o 8% yn nifer y cwynion am y Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol yng Nghymru dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf, medd Ombwdsmon Gwasanaethu Cyhoeddus Cymru. _END_ |
Welsh-owned Silvercrest Group plans to open the 33-bed home in Williamstown, near Tonypandy, in the autumn.
Chief executive Dr Bikram Choudhary said they were recruiting nurses, carers and administration staff.
He said the home would "provide a much needed service in RCT and Taff Ely". | A new £1m dementia care home in Rhondda Cynon Taff will create 50 jobs, the operator has said. | welsh-owned silvercrest group plans to open the 33-bed home in williamstown near tonypandy in the autumn chief executive dr bikram choudhary said they were recruiting nurses carers and administration staff he said the home would provide much needed service in rct and taff ely . | _START_ A new £1m dementia care home in Rhondda Cynon Taff will create 50 jobs, the operator has said. _END_ |
The left-back will move to Pittodrie in a three-year deal when the transfer window opens in June.
The 23-year old opted to join his home-town club despite offers from English Championship clubs.
Shinnie has been at Caley Thistle since 2009 and has made more than 160 appearances, and has been capped twice for Scotland U... | Inverness Caledonian Thistle defender Graeme Shinnie has signed a pre-contract agreement with Aberdeen. | the left-back will move to pittodrie in three-year deal when the transfer window opens in june the 23-year old opted to join his home-town club despite offers from english championship clubs shinnie has been at caley thistle since 2009 and has made more than 160 appearances and has been capped twice for scotland under-... | _START_ Inverness Caledonian Thistle defender Graeme Shinnie has signed a pre-contract agreement with Aberdeen. _END_ |
4 January 2016 Last updated at 16:15 GMT
Forty-three per cent of Labour's MPs are female, but the party leader, deputy leader, chair and London mayoral candidates are all male.
Harriet Harman was speaking to former Labour adviser Ayesha Hazarika as part of a report for BBC Newsnight.
Jeremy Corbyn is believed to have s... | Labour's former acting leader Harriet Harman has called for a change in the party's rules to prevent another all-male team from leading the party. | 4 january 2016 last updated at 16:15 gmt forty-three per cent of labour mps are female but the party leader deputy leader chair and london mayoral candidates are all male harriet harman was speaking to former labour adviser ayesha hazarika as part of report for bbc newsnight jeremy corbyn is believed to have started ta... | _START_ Labour's former acting leader Harriet Harman has called for a change in the party's rules to prevent another all-male team from leading the party. _END_ |
Bryan, who can also play as a midfielder, is yet to make a first-team appearance for City.
The 19-year-old is captain of the Premier League side's development squad, helping them reach the FA Youth Cup final last season.
Walker, 20, has scored one goal in 20 first team appearances for Bolton.
Find all the latest footba... | League One side Bury have signed versatile Manchester City centre-back Kean Bryan and Bolton midfielder Tom Walker on season-long loan deals. | bryan who can also play as midfielder is yet to make first-team appearance for city the 19-year-old is captain of the premier league side development squad helping them reach the fa youth cup final last season walker 20 has scored one goal in 20 first team appearances for bolton find all the latest football transfers o... | _START_ League One side Bury have signed versatile Manchester City centre-back Kean Bryan and Bolton midfielder Tom Walker on season-long loan deals. _END_ |
Gwent Police is considering plans to have a non-residential area of Pill for prostitutes.
A police spokeswoman said enforcement alone was "not an effective solution".
But Monmouth MP David Davies, who has debated prostitution on the Council of Europe, is cautious about the proposed move.
"I have some concerns about it.... | A part of Newport which is being earmarked as a designated area for prostitutes should not become like Amsterdam, an MP has warned. | gwent police is considering plans to have non-residential area of pill for prostitutes police spokeswoman said enforcement alone was not an effective solution but monmouth mp david davies who has debated prostitution on the council of europe is cautious about the proposed move have some concerns about it wouldn want pa... | _START_ A part of Newport which is being earmarked as a designated area for prostitutes should not become like Amsterdam, an MP has warned. _END_ |
The suspects were shot dead in the eastern town of Verviers after they opened fire on police with automatic weapons on Thursday evening.
Officials say they had returned from Syria and planned imminent attacks on police targets. Another suspect was wounded before being arrested.
Searches were also carried out overnight ... | Belgium is on high alert after a major anti-terror raid in which two suspected Islamist militants were killed. | the suspects were shot dead in the eastern town of verviers after they opened fire on police with automatic weapons on thursday evening officials say they had returned from syria and planned imminent attacks on police targets another suspect was wounded before being arrested searches were also carried out overnight in ... | _START_ Belgium is on high alert after a major anti-terror raid in which two suspected Islamist militants were killed. _END_ |
The proposals would see Ysgol Mair and Blessed Edward Jones High School close, with a £23.8m new school opening on the site in September 2019.
Bishop of Wrexham, the Right Reverend Peter Brignall said the proposal was an "exciting venture".
Denbighshire Council will be asked to move forward with the consultation at a m... | Plans to reorganise Catholic school provision in Rhyl are set to go out to consultation. | the proposals would see ysgol mair and blessed edward jones high school close with £23.8m new school opening on the site in september 2019 bishop of wrexham the right reverend peter brignall said the proposal was an exciting venture denbighshire council will be asked to move forward with the consultation at meeting on ... | _START_ Plans to reorganise Catholic school provision in Rhyl are set to go out to consultation. _END_ |
About 6,000 rocks are known in Britain to have ancient cup and ring carvings. More than 2,000 of the sites are found in Scotland.
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has been awarded £807,000 by the Arts and Humanities Research Council towards the five-year project.
The database would include 2D and 3D models of some ... | A digital database of Scotland's Neolithic and early Bronze Age rock art is to be created. | about 000 rocks are known in britain to have ancient cup and ring carvings more than 000 of the sites are found in scotland historic environment scotland hes has been awarded â£807 000 by the arts and humanities research council towards the five-year project the database would include 2d and 3d models of some of the de... | _START_ A digital database of Scotland's Neolithic and early Bronze Age rock art is to be created. _END_ |
With the thunderous explosions from the referendum vote still ringing in our ears, new battle lines in British politics are being drawn up.
Old alliances may crumble as new ones are forged.
This is not about the Westminster leadership elections. They are part of it, but only a part. Think of the players you see every d... | How might Brexit change the existing landscape of British politics, and how might the main political parties position themselves? | with the thunderous explosions from the referendum vote still ringing in our ears new battle lines in british politics are being drawn up old alliances may crumble as new ones are forged this is not about the westminster leadership elections they are part of it but only part think of the players you see every day on th... | _START_ How might Brexit change the existing landscape of British politics, and how might the main political parties position themselves? _END_ |
The 24-year-old won the event, finishing ahead of Ethiopian record holder Atsedu Tsegay.
His time beat the 62:28 set in the 1987 Great North Run by Allister Hutton.
Hawkins' time of 60:24 in last year's Great Scottish Run half-marathon did not count as a Scottish record after the course was found to be too short.
Organ... | Callum Hawkins set a Scottish record in the half marathon at the Kagawa Marugame International in Japan with a time of 60:00. | the 24-year-old won the event finishing ahead of ethiopian record holder atsedu tsegay his time beat the 62:28 set in the 1987 great north run by allister hutton hawkins time of 60:24 in last year great scottish run half-marathon did not count as scottish record after the course was found to be too short organisers re-... | _START_ Callum Hawkins set a Scottish record in the half marathon at the Kagawa Marugame International in Japan with a time of 60:00. _END_ |
A bloc of left-wing parliamentarians, of which Sinn Féin is a member, proposed the measure in Strasbourg.
The amendment was defeated by 374 votes to 66.
Sinn Féin said the outcome was disappointing, but it will continue to campaign for special status.
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy, who represents the Republic of Ireland's ... | A bid to give Northern Ireland designated special status within the European Union (EU) following Brexit has been defeated in the European Parliament. | a bloc of left-wing parliamentarians of which sinn féin is member proposed the measure in strasbourg the amendment was defeated by 374 votes to 66 sinn féin said the outcome was disappointing but it will continue to campaign for special status sinn féin mep matt carthy who represents the republic of ireland midlands-no... | _START_ A bid to give Northern Ireland designated special status within the European Union (EU) following Brexit has been defeated in the European Parliament. _END_ |
Wins in the singles for Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid meant that the rubber's doubles match was not needed.
Hewett's 7-5 6-1 win over Michael Jeremiasz gave Reid the chance to clinch the title in Antalya, Turkey..
And the Scot sealed the victory over the 2014 champions with a 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 win over Nicolas Peifer.
"Maki... | Great Britain's men have won the World Group in the wheelchair tennis World Team Cup for the first time with a 2-0 victory over France in the final. | wins in the singles for alfie hewett and gordon reid meant that the rubber doubles match was not needed hewett 7-5 6-1 win over michael jeremiasz gave reid the chance to clinch the title in antalya turkey and the scot sealed the victory over the 2014 champions with 7-6 7-5 6-2 win over nicolas peifer making the transit... | _START_ Great Britain's men have won the World Group in the wheelchair tennis World Team Cup for the first time with a 2-0 victory over France in the final. _END_ |
Jamie Whiteman, 20, pleaded guilty to 16 offences, including sexual activity with a child under 13, making indecent images and voyeurism.
Whiteman, of Woodhead Drive, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, was sentenced at Hull Crown Court.
He admitted the offences at a hearing last month.
Whitehead competed for the Great Britai... | A Great Britain figure skater has been sent to a young offenders' institution for three years after admitting sexually abusing five girls from Hull. | jamie whiteman 20 pleaded guilty to 16 offences including sexual activity with child under 13 making indecent images and voyeurism whiteman of woodhead drive ravenshead nottinghamshire was sentenced at hull crown court he admitted the offences at hearing last month whitehead competed for the great britain team at the w... | _START_ A Great Britain figure skater has been sent to a young offenders' institution for three years after admitting sexually abusing five girls from Hull. _END_ |
Police said they observed a red Renault car travelling at speed along the Springfield Road shortly before 21:30 BST on Friday and signalled for it to stop.
They said the car failed to stop and police followed it through the Cluain Mor Estate.
It was later found on Beechmount Parade.
A 35-year-old man appeared in court ... | Two men and a 16-year-old girl have been charged with a number of offences after a police chase in west Belfast. | police said they observed red renault car travelling at speed along the springfield road shortly before 21:30 bst on friday and signalled for it to stop they said the car failed to stop and police followed it through the cluain mor estate it was later found on beechmount parade 35-year-old man appeared in court in belf... | _START_ Two men and a 16-year-old girl have been charged with a number of offences after a police chase in west Belfast. _END_ |
Jordon Mutch and George Evans will compete for midfield spots with Joey van den Berg and John Swift.
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is confident striker Dwight Gayle is over his hamstring injury.
The Spaniard has no fresh injury problems, with only long-term absentees Isaac Hayden (ankle) and Rolando Aarons unavailable ... | Reading winger Garath McCleary (knee and abdomen) is in contention to return after missing the win against Wolves. | jordon mutch and george evans will compete for midfield spots with joey van den berg and john swift newcastle boss rafael benitez is confident striker dwight gayle is over his hamstring injury the spaniard has no fresh injury problems with only long-term absentees isaac hayden ankle and rolando aarons unavailable for t... | _START_ Reading winger Garath McCleary (knee and abdomen) is in contention to return after missing the win against Wolves. _END_ |
A farm vehicle hit the parapet of Bidford Bridge, in Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, on Tuesday.
At the moment pedestrians and cyclists can still use the crossing, but town businesses said their summer trade will be hit by a total closure.
Warwickshire Council said a date when the repair work will be complete is "curren... | Traders fear their businesses could be hit if a medieval bridge damaged in an accident has to be completely closed. | a farm vehicle hit the parapet of bidford bridge in bidford-on-avon warwickshire on tuesday at the moment pedestrians and cyclists can still use the crossing but town businesses said their summer trade will be hit by total closure warwickshire council said date when the repair work will be complete is currently unknown... | _START_ Traders fear their businesses could be hit if a medieval bridge damaged in an accident has to be completely closed. _END_ |
Ashley Dyball, 23, had been travelling through Europe on a break from fighting with the YPG Kurdish militia in Syria.
On Facebook, where he uses the name Mitchell Scott, he said he could be deported to Australia to face charges.
It is a crime under Australian law to assist militant groups in the Middle East.
A spokeswo... | An Australian man who has been fighting against the so-called Islamic State group (IS) says he has been detained in Germany on terror charges. | ashley dyball 23 had been travelling through europe on break from fighting with the ypg kurdish militia in syria on facebook where he uses the name mitchell scott he said he could be deported to australia to face charges it is crime under australian law to assist militant groups in the middle east spokeswoman for austr... | _START_ An Australian man who has been fighting against the so-called Islamic State group (IS) says he has been detained in Germany on terror charges. _END_ |
A federal agency is probing allegations that Rolls-Royce paid bribes for supply of aircraft engines.
Rolls-Royce said it would "cooperate fully" with Indian authorities.
The company is the world's second biggest manufacturer of aircraft engines.
India's defence ministry had put on hold all "existing and future" contrac... | India has put on hold all deals with Rolls-Royce until it completes an investigation into bribery allegations against the Britain-based company, the Press Trust of India news agency said. | a federal agency is probing allegations that rolls-royce paid bribes for supply of aircraft engines rolls-royce said it would cooperate fully with indian authorities the company is the world second biggest manufacturer of aircraft engines india defence ministry had put on hold all existing and future contracts with rol... | _START_ India has put on hold all deals with Rolls-Royce until it completes an investigation into bribery allegations against the Britain-based company, the Press Trust of India news agency said. _END_ |
Brendan Conway, 28, from Derby, admitted 15 offences against children as young as 12 dating back to 2012.
In one case he met a boy aged 13 in Gloucestershire, where they engaged in a sexual activity.
The victim's family said the boy's life had been "turned upside down" by what Conway did to him.
Conway, of Border Cresc... | A chef and youth football coach who appeared on a TV talent show has been jailed for eight years for using social networking sites to groom boys. | brendan conway 28 from derby admitted 15 offences against children as young as 12 dating back to 2012 in one case he met boy aged 13 in gloucestershire where they engaged in sexual activity the victim family said the boy life had been turned upside down by what conway did to him conway of border crescent alvaston admit... | _START_ A chef and youth football coach who appeared on a TV talent show has been jailed for eight years for using social networking sites to groom boys. _END_ |
A company spokeswoman said the service did not have a launch date as it was still recruiting a Cardiff-based team.
The GMB union said Uber would make it difficult for other drivers to earn a living and the city's Hackney Carriage Association said it would take legal action.
Cardiff council said the application had been... | Taxi booking app Uber has been granted an operator's licence for Cardiff. | a company spokeswoman said the service did not have launch date as it was still recruiting cardiff-based team the gmb union said uber would make it difficult for other drivers to earn living and the city hackney carriage association said it would take legal action cardiff council said the application had been considere... | _START_ Taxi booking app Uber has been granted an operator's licence for Cardiff. _END_ |
Allied, which also stars Marion Cotillard, took £1.3m on its opening weekend to debut in second place.
But it was not enough to dethrone Fantastic Beasts, which took a further £8.9m on its second week of release.
The film, which is a spin-off from the Harry Potter series, stars Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston.
T... | Brad Pitt's latest film has failed to topple Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them from the top of the UK box office. | allied which also stars marion cotillard took £1.3m on its opening weekend to debut in second place but it was not enough to dethrone fantastic beasts which took further £8.9m on its second week of release the film which is spin-off from the harry potter series stars eddie redmayne and katherine waterston the animated ... | _START_ Brad Pitt's latest film has failed to topple Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them from the top of the UK box office. _END_ |
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American Gatlin, who has served two doping bans, was booed before and after Saturday's World Championship final at London Stadium, and when he was presented with his medal.
"He served his ban and he worked his heart out doing what he could," said Willie Gatlin.
"He worked ... | The father of world 100m champion Justin Gatlin says the booing of his son is "disrespectful to the sport". | media playback is not supported on this device american gatlin who has served two doping bans was booed before and after saturday world championship final at london stadium and when he was presented with his medal he served his ban and he worked his heart out doing what he could said willie gatlin he worked to come bac... | _START_ The father of world 100m champion Justin Gatlin says the booing of his son is "disrespectful to the sport". _END_ |
Paul Charles Wilkins, of Littleport in Cambridgeshire, travelled to California in January to "engage in illicit sexual conduct" with boys aged 10 and 12, US officials claim.
US Attorney Eileen M. Decker described the 70-year-old as a predator.
Wilkins was jailed in the UK in 2011 for child pornography offences.
He plea... | A convicted child sex offender could be facing the rest of his life in jail after he was caught trying to pay US undercover officers for sex with a boy. | paul charles wilkins of littleport in cambridgeshire travelled to california in january to engage in illicit sexual conduct with boys aged 10 and 12 us officials claim us attorney eileen decker described the 70-year-old as predator wilkins was jailed in the uk in 2011 for child pornography offences he pleaded guilty to... | _START_ A convicted child sex offender could be facing the rest of his life in jail after he was caught trying to pay US undercover officers for sex with a boy. _END_ |
The two bodies were found on the coastal path in Petitor Woods in Torquay.
David Cauldwell, 39, was reported missing from the town on 22 May.
A spokeswoman for Devon and Cornwall Police said there was no link between the two bodies found at the site.
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Officers first found the hu... | Police searching for a missing man have discovered what they believe to be his body and a second set of human remains nearby. | the two bodies were found on the coastal path in petitor woods in torquay david cauldwell 39 was reported missing from the town on 22 may spokeswoman for devon and cornwall police said there was no link between the two bodies found at the site click here for live updates on this story officers first found the human rem... | _START_ Police searching for a missing man have discovered what they believe to be his body and a second set of human remains nearby. _END_ |
Northamptonshire Police found Ian Caffel guilty of breaching standards of professional behaviour.
A panel heard he made comments to seven women and had a sexual relationship with a vulnerable colleague between March 2010 and August 2016.
Mr Caffel was not present at the hearing and no mitigation was offered.
He was dis... | A police sergeant who made sexual comments or approaches to female colleagues has been sacked for gross misconduct. | northamptonshire police found ian caffel guilty of breaching standards of professional behaviour panel heard he made comments to seven women and had sexual relationship with vulnerable colleague between march 2010 and august 2016 mr caffel was not present at the hearing and no mitigation was offered he was dismissed wi... | _START_ A police sergeant who made sexual comments or approaches to female colleagues has been sacked for gross misconduct. _END_ |
The group held placards bearing slogans like "God hates Renoir" and "Aesthetic terrorism" at the Museum of Fine Arts.
The protest was organised by the "Renoir Sucks At Painting movement", who say the French impressionist's work does not deserve to be on show.
They claim it will be "the first of many anti-Renoir direct ... | Protesters have demonstrated outside a Boston art gallery that is showing work by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, complaining that he "sucks at painting". | the group held placards bearing slogans like god hates renoir and aesthetic terrorism at the museum of fine arts the protest was organised by the renoir sucks at painting movement who say the french impressionist work does not deserve to be on show they claim it will be the first of many anti-renoir direct actions in s... | _START_ Protesters have demonstrated outside a Boston art gallery that is showing work by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, complaining that he "sucks at painting". _END_ |
Shaun Whiter went to help Joey Abbs with a flat tyre in Newmarket on Friday night. Both men were pinned against their cars when the vehicle hit them.
Mr Whiter, 27, who was due to begin training with Newmarket Town FC, has lost both legs below the knee.
Mr Abbs, who plays for Soham, sustained a "serious" leg injury.
Th... | A footballer who went to help a friend in a broken-down car has had both his legs amputated after a hit-and-run driver crashed into their vehicles. | shaun whiter went to help joey abbs with flat tyre in newmarket on friday night both men were pinned against their cars when the vehicle hit them mr whiter 27 who was due to begin training with newmarket town fc has lost both legs below the knee mr abbs who plays for soham sustained serious leg injury the newmarket pla... | _START_ A footballer who went to help a friend in a broken-down car has had both his legs amputated after a hit-and-run driver crashed into their vehicles. _END_ |
Yingying Zhang was probably kidnapped on 9 June after she entered a black Saturn Astra that appeared to be driven by a white man, the FBI said.
The 26-year-old agricultural sciences student was about six weeks into her studies when she went missing at the University of Illinois.
Rewards totalling $50,000 (£39,000) hav... | The FBI is investigating the suspected abduction of a Chinese graduate student in the US state of Illinois. | yingying zhang was probably kidnapped on june after she entered black saturn astra that appeared to be driven by white man the fbi said the 26-year-old agricultural sciences student was about six weeks into her studies when she went missing at the university of illinois rewards totalling $50 000 â£39 000 have been offe... | _START_ The FBI is investigating the suspected abduction of a Chinese graduate student in the US state of Illinois. _END_ |
The winning ticket was bought in Merthyr Tydfil or Rhondda Cynon Taff for a one-off Team GB-inspired Lotto Medal Draw on 27 August 2016.
It was one of 27 millionaires created to celebrate the number of gold medals won at the Rio Olympics.
If it is not claimed, the cash will go to charity.
Camelot said it has a code of ... | A £1m prize winner will lose their cash unless they come forward by midnight on Thursday, lottery operator Camelot has said. | the winning ticket was bought in merthyr tydfil or rhondda cynon taff for one-off team gb-inspired lotto medal draw on 27 august 2016 it was one of 27 millionaires created to celebrate the number of gold medals won at the rio olympics if it is not claimed the cash will go to charity camelot said it has code of ruby 686... | _START_ A £1m prize winner will lose their cash unless they come forward by midnight on Thursday, lottery operator Camelot has said. _END_ |
The emergency services were alerted to the blaze at 23:50 on Sunday.
Five appliances from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service tackled the fire in Logan Way.
The house has been destroyed and the property next door badly damaged. | One person has been taken to hospital after a fire at a house in Muir of Ord. | the emergency services were alerted to the blaze at 23:50 on sunday five appliances from the scottish fire and rescue service tackled the fire in logan way the house has been destroyed and the property next door badly damaged. | _START_ One person has been taken to hospital after a fire at a house in Muir of Ord. _END_ |
Now he has come up with the idea of making a portable, electronic, version of his youthful practice wall.
But this is one that can be transported in a flight case and features a number of different electronically monitored games.
Using the Sokka unit basically involves kicking a ball against a flat playing surface cont... | When a young Kevin Keegan was honing the skills that would make him a football superstar in the 1970s and 1980s, he spent hours kicking and heading a ball against a wall, and trapping and controlling the rebounding football. | now he has come up with the idea of making portable electronic version of his youthful practice wall but this is one that can be transported in flight case and features number of different electronically monitored games using the sokka unit basically involves kicking ball against flat playing surface containing number ... | _START_ When a young Kevin Keegan was honing the skills that would make him a football superstar in the 1970s and 1980s, he spent hours kicking and heading a ball against a wall, and trapping and controlling the rebounding football. _END_ |
Sir Howard was 17 when he walked in to Manchester Town Hall to start his first job as a junior clerk. His first task? Pot washing.
The boy from Cheetham Hill would walk out 46 years later credited with transforming the city.
"Ever since I was a boy I knew I wanted to make a difference to the people of Manchester", he s... | Manchester City Council's veteran chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein has retired. | sir howard was 17 when he walked in to manchester town hall to start his first job as junior clerk his first task pot washing the boy from cheetham hill would walk out 46 years later credited with transforming the city ever since was boy knew wanted to make difference to the people of manchester he said growing up in m... | _START_ Manchester City Council's veteran chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein has retired. _END_ |
Root led England to a 211-run win over South Africa at Lord's in his first Test match as captain since succeeding Cook, who resigned in February after a record 59 Tests in charge.
Cook was impressed by the way Yorkshire's Root, 26, handled himself.
"By playing it a bit more low-key, certainly in the dressing room, his ... | Alastair Cook has backed the "low-key" approach adopted by Joe Root, his successor as England Test captain. | root led england to 211-run win over south africa at lord in his first test match as captain since succeeding cook who resigned in february after record 59 tests in charge cook was impressed by the way yorkshire root 26 handled himself by playing it bit more low-key certainly in the dressing room his message will grow ... | _START_ Alastair Cook has backed the "low-key" approach adopted by Joe Root, his successor as England Test captain. _END_ |
It follows concerns that a shortage of grade A office space after the 2008 property market crash could hinder efforts to attract jobs projects from overseas.
Grade A space is new or refurbished open-plan buildings in prime locations.
Invest NI has said it has received five applications to borrow money.
"All application... | Invest Northern Ireland has received requests from developers for loans totalling £43m to part-fund new office projects in Belfast. | it follows concerns that shortage of grade office space after the 2008 property market crash could hinder efforts to attract jobs projects from overseas grade space is new or refurbished open-plan buildings in prime locations invest ni has said it has received five applications to borrow money all applications are in r... | _START_ Invest Northern Ireland has received requests from developers for loans totalling £43m to part-fund new office projects in Belfast. _END_ |
Holders Chelsea will face Arsenal on 14 May, after beating Manchester City in extra time in Sunday's semi-final.
A competition-record crowd of 30,710 was at Wembley last year as Chelsea won the first Women's FA Cup final hosted at the national stadium.
"Hopefully we'll turn 30,000 into 50,000-plus. I think that's doabl... | Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes wants to see a crowd in excess of 50,000 at Wembley for the Women's FA Cup Final. | holders chelsea will face arsenal on 14 may after beating manchester city in extra time in sunday semi-final competition-record crowd of 30 710 was at wembley last year as chelsea won the first women fa cup final hosted at the national stadium hopefully we ll turn 30 000 into 50 000-plus think that doable hayes told bb... | _START_ Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes wants to see a crowd in excess of 50,000 at Wembley for the Women's FA Cup Final. _END_ |
"What are they trying to hide?", Mr Trump tweeted.
At least 20 states have said that they will not or only partly comply with the request, citing privacy concerns.
Democrats fear that the commission may be used to justify tightening voting procedures - changes which could make certain groups less likely to vote.
The gr... | President Donald Trump has criticised the growing number of US states refusing to pass on voters' details to his commission on electoral fraud. | what are they trying to hide mr trump tweeted at least 20 states have said that they will not or only partly comply with the request citing privacy concerns democrats fear that the commission may be used to justify tightening voting procedures changes which could make certain groups less likely to vote the groups most... | _START_ President Donald Trump has criticised the growing number of US states refusing to pass on voters' details to his commission on electoral fraud. _END_ |
James Hurley, 54, took part in an armed robbery in Hemel Hempstead, during which PC Frank Mason was shot.
He pleaded guilty to robbery but denied murder and told the appeal court he was intimidated into keeping quiet by Charles McGhee, who pulled the trigger.
Hurley said he now feels safe to try to clear his name as Mc... | A man convicted of murdering an off-duty policeman in 1988 has told London's Appeal Court he was stopped from giving evidence in his defence. | james hurley 54 took part in an armed robbery in hemel hempstead during which pc frank mason was shot he pleaded guilty to robbery but denied murder and told the appeal court he was intimidated into keeping quiet by charles mcghee who pulled the trigger hurley said he now feels safe to try to clear his name as mcghee d... | _START_ A man convicted of murdering an off-duty policeman in 1988 has told London's Appeal Court he was stopped from giving evidence in his defence. _END_ |
Christopher Hodder set up a fake online profile and pretended to be a girl as he tricked his victims into providing intimate images of themselves.
Hodder, 31, from Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria, admitted 19 offences at Carlisle Crown Court.
The father of one of his victims said the family's lives had been ruined.
The man s... | A "perverted monster" who hunted out and sexually groomed 13 boys on Facebook has been jailed for four years. | christopher hodder set up fake online profile and pretended to be girl as he tricked his victims into providing intimate images of themselves hodder 31 from kirkby stephen in cumbria admitted 19 offences at carlisle crown court the father of one of his victims said the family lives had been ruined the man said this per... | _START_ A "perverted monster" who hunted out and sexually groomed 13 boys on Facebook has been jailed for four years. _END_ |
She was attacked after being forced into an alleyway off Borough Road, near to Tranmere Rovers' stadium in Wirral, at about 05:30 BST on 28 September.
The man ran off and she sought help at a nearby house. Police were contacted after she went to hospital for treatment.
CCTV images have been released of a man who police... | An 18-year-old woman has been raped following a night out in Merseyside. | she was attacked after being forced into an alleyway off borough road near to tranmere rovers stadium in wirral at about 05:30 bst on 28 september the man ran off and she sought help at nearby house police were contacted after she went to hospital for treatment cctv images have been released of man who police want to s... | _START_ An 18-year-old woman has been raped following a night out in Merseyside. _END_ |
The ride was closed after officials got reports that bits had fallen from one of the carriages.
The Theme Park says people on the ride weren't in any danger and have been safely taken off.
The ride only re-opened in March after it was closed following the crash that injured five people in June 2015.
It is now closed ag... | Around 30 people had to be rescued from the Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers this lunchtime. | the ride was closed after officials got reports that bits had fallen from one of the carriages the theme park says people on the ride weren in any danger and have been safely taken off the ride only re-opened in march after it was closed following the crash that injured five people in june 2015 it is now closed again w... | _START_ Around 30 people had to be rescued from the Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers this lunchtime. _END_ |
One year on from the final triumph of his glorious 14-race winning run, the world's top-rated racehorse is now a stallion who commands a fee of up to £125,000 a time.
By the end of his first year at stud, he will have earned about £15m - five times his total prize money from racing.
And like any sought-after male escor... | Unbeaten Frankel's achievements on the racecourse were legendary - but his new breeding career has already easily surpassed what he earned on the track. | one year on from the final triumph of his glorious 14-race winning run the world top-rated racehorse is now stallion who commands fee of up to £125 000 time by the end of his first year at stud he will have earned about £15m five times his total prize money from racing and like any sought-after male escort he comes wit... | _START_ Unbeaten Frankel's achievements on the racecourse were legendary - but his new breeding career has already easily surpassed what he earned on the track. _END_ |
Hines, 26, has made five appearances for Boro this season, while Nouble, 23, has played twice for Ipswich this term.
"In Seb we have someone who brings great experience and adds quality to the squad," Sky Blues manager Steven Pressley told the club website.
"Frank's ambition certainly aligns with my expectations."
Mean... | League One side Coventry City have signed Middlesbrough defender Seb Hines and Ipswich striker Frank Nouble, both on loan until 4 January. | hines 26 has made five appearances for boro this season while nouble 23 has played twice for ipswich this term in seb we have someone who brings great experience and adds quality to the squad sky blues manager steven pressley told the club website frank ambition certainly aligns with my expectations meanwhile midfielde... | _START_ League One side Coventry City have signed Middlesbrough defender Seb Hines and Ipswich striker Frank Nouble, both on loan until 4 January. _END_ |
The Scottish Daily Express says the move came after the United States issued new regulations following "unspecified" threats that terrorists were plotting to smuggle bombs on to passengers jets inside electronic devices.
Meanwhile, The Herald leads with a report that one of Scotland's leading businessmen has said he wi... | Passengers travelling to Britain from some countries in Africa and the Middle East will be banned from carrying laptops and tablets on to the flights amid fears of a terrorism plot, according to front page of the Scotland edition of The Times. | the scottish daily express says the move came after the united states issued new regulations following unspecified threats that terrorists were plotting to smuggle bombs on to passengers jets inside electronic devices meanwhile the herald leads with report that one of scotland leading businessmen has said he will withh... | _START_ Passengers travelling to Britain from some countries in Africa and the Middle East will be banned from carrying laptops and tablets on to the flights amid fears of a terrorism plot, according to front page of the Scotland edition of The Times. _END_ |
On the same night that parliament gave its approval RAF Tornados launched their first air strikes on the Omar oil fields.
Newly despatched Typhoon jets joined in the attacks two nights later, followed by a third set of strikes on the same oil fields on 6 December.
And then? It appears hardly anything. There has only be... | It is now a month since MPs voted in support of UK military action against the group known as Islamic State (IS) in Syria. | on the same night that parliament gave its approval raf tornados launched their first air strikes on the omar oil fields newly despatched typhoon jets joined in the attacks two nights later followed by third set of strikes on the same oil fields on december and then it appears hardly anything there has only been one ot... | _START_ It is now a month since MPs voted in support of UK military action against the group known as Islamic State (IS) in Syria. _END_ |
Doughty, 23, spent part of the 2015-16 season with the Robins and scored five goals in 20 starts as they finished 16th in League One.
He joins from Championship side Queens Park Rangers, having also been on loan at fellow League One side Gillingham.
Jones, 20, joins from Liverpool, and made two appearances while on loa... | Swindon Town have signed midfielder Michael Doughty and defender Lloyd Jones on season-long loan deals. | doughty 23 spent part of the 2015-16 season with the robins and scored five goals in 20 starts as they finished 16th in league one he joins from championship side queens park rangers having also been on loan at fellow league one side gillingham jones 20 joins from liverpool and made two appearances while on loan at bla... | _START_ Swindon Town have signed midfielder Michael Doughty and defender Lloyd Jones on season-long loan deals. _END_ |
The 23-year-old defender played 42 games for the Whites prior to joining Orient in July 2015.
Essam, who has made 26 appearances for Orient this season, last featured in their 1-0 win at Oxford on 12 March.
He could go straight into the side when Dover Athletic play host to Torquay United on Saturday. | Dover Athletic have re-signed former captain Connor Essam on loan from League Two side Leyton Orient until the end of the season. | the 23-year-old defender played 42 games for the whites prior to joining orient in july 2015 essam who has made 26 appearances for orient this season last featured in their 1-0 win at oxford on 12 march he could go straight into the side when dover athletic play host to torquay united on saturday. | _START_ Dover Athletic have re-signed former captain Connor Essam on loan from League Two side Leyton Orient until the end of the season. _END_ |
It endorsed the decision by West Africa's regional bloc Ecowas on Sunday to send 3,300 troops to help Mali's government retake the region.
The plans will now go before the UN Security Council for approval before the end of the year.
Islamist groups and Tuareg rebels took control of the north after Mali's president was ... | The African Union (AU) has backed a plan to send troops into Mali to clear the north of Islamist extremists. | it endorsed the decision by west africa regional bloc ecowas on sunday to send 300 troops to help mali government retake the region the plans will now go before the un security council for approval before the end of the year islamist groups and tuareg rebels took control of the north after mali president was overthrown... | _START_ The African Union (AU) has backed a plan to send troops into Mali to clear the north of Islamist extremists. _END_ |
The new measure will force firms registered in the UK to display their phone numbers, even if their call centres are based abroad.
The government says the move will make it easier for consumers to report nuisance callers.
But the Fair Telecoms Campaign said the move would not stop cold calling.
The Department for Commu... | Companies that cold call customers will no longer be able to hide or disguise their phone numbers, under government plans to target nuisance calls. | the new measure will force firms registered in the uk to display their phone numbers even if their call centres are based abroad the government says the move will make it easier for consumers to report nuisance callers but the fair telecoms campaign said the move would not stop cold calling the department for communiti... | _START_ Companies that cold call customers will no longer be able to hide or disguise their phone numbers, under government plans to target nuisance calls. _END_ |
She says she's split between loving the play and wanting to be back home at a politically crucial time in the US.
Jones played President Taylor in two series of 24, from 2009 to 2010. Many saw a distinct suggestion of Hillary Clinton in her appearance and characterisation.
But the actress says none of that gave her an ... | Cherry Jones - known to TV fans as President Allison Taylor in drama series 24 - is hitting the London stage in Tennessee Williams classic The Glass Menagerie. | she says she split between loving the play and wanting to be back home at politically crucial time in the us jones played president taylor in two series of 24 from 2009 to 2010 many saw distinct suggestion of hillary clinton in her appearance and characterisation but the actress says none of that gave her an extra reas... | _START_ Cherry Jones - known to TV fans as President Allison Taylor in drama series 24 - is hitting the London stage in Tennessee Williams classic The Glass Menagerie. _END_ |
It moves Annan level on points with the Bully Wee in the battle for a promotion play-off spot.
Cowdenbeath moved off the bottom of the table after Lewis Moore's second-half goal secured a 2-1 victory away to Stirling Albion.
Berwick Rangers slipped to the foot of the table after falling to a 3-1 defeat at home to in-fo... | Aidan Smith's late goal secured Annan Athletic a 3-2 victory away to Clyde in League Two. | it moves annan level on points with the bully wee in the battle for promotion play-off spot cowdenbeath moved off the bottom of the table after lewis moore second-half goal secured 2-1 victory away to stirling albion berwick rangers slipped to the foot of the table after falling to 3-1 defeat at home to in-form edinbur... | _START_ Aidan Smith's late goal secured Annan Athletic a 3-2 victory away to Clyde in League Two. _END_ |
Immigrants had the "guts and drive" to travel halfway across the world to better themselves and their families, the former prime minister said.
Not all immigrants in his experience came to Britain "to benefit from our social security system", he said.
His tone is in contrast to that used by present Conservative PM Davi... | Sir John Major has praised immigrants for having what he called "the very Conservative instinct" of wanting to improve their lives. | immigrants had the guts and drive to travel halfway across the world to better themselves and their families the former prime minister said not all immigrants in his experience came to britain to benefit from our social security system he said his tone is in contrast to that used by present conservative pm david camero... | _START_ Sir John Major has praised immigrants for having what he called "the very Conservative instinct" of wanting to improve their lives. _END_ |
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Saturday's 46-22 defeat of Munster in Dublin resulted in the Scarlets' first league success for 14 years.
Pivac, who has been in charge for three seasons, has assembled a coaching team that includes Stephen Jones, Byron Hayward and Ioan Cunningham,
"I know Wales have talke... | Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac believes Wales can emulate the expansive style of play his side employed to win Pro12. | media playback is not supported on this device saturday 46-22 defeat of munster in dublin resulted in the scarlets first league success for 14 years pivac who has been in charge for three seasons has assembled coaching team that includes stephen jones byron hayward and ioan cunningham know wales have talked about playi... | _START_ Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac believes Wales can emulate the expansive style of play his side employed to win Pro12. _END_ |
The names of the first three men in line for the throne scooped the top three places among births registered during the year.
Charlie, with 15 registered, was the most popular boys' name, while there were nine boys given the name Harry and eight called William.
There were also two boys called Charles.
Other popular nam... | The most popular names for boys born in Guernsey in 2010 had a distinctly royal flavour. | the names of the first three men in line for the throne scooped the top three places among births registered during the year charlie with 15 registered was the most popular boys name while there were nine boys given the name harry and eight called william there were also two boys called charles other popular names were... | _START_ The most popular names for boys born in Guernsey in 2010 had a distinctly royal flavour. _END_ |
The event has been organised by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and MAKLab, an organisation promoting innovation.
It will be held at #hellodigital, a new digital demonstration centre in An Lòchran, a site at the Inverness Campus.
There will be displays of 3D printing, laser cutting and robotics.
April Conroy, #... | A week-long programme highlighting new technology design and manufacture is to be held in Inverness from Monday. | the event has been organised by highlands and islands enterprise hie and maklab an organisation promoting innovation it will be held at #hellodigital new digital demonstration centre in an lã²chran site at the inverness campus there will be displays of 3d printing laser cutting and robotics april conroy #hellodigital p... | _START_ A week-long programme highlighting new technology design and manufacture is to be held in Inverness from Monday. _END_ |
The temporary law would give the government more control over the number of migrants coming to the island.
Assistant Chief Minister, Senator Paul Routier, said: "We are controlling the number of licences to non-locals.
"But it is important to keep a level of immigration, so that we have a workforce that can support an ... | Jersey States has revealed a new population policy - to limit immigration to 325 people a year. | the temporary law would give the government more control over the number of migrants coming to the island assistant chief minister senator paul routier said we are controlling the number of licences to non-locals but it is important to keep level of immigration so that we have workforce that can support an ageing popul... | _START_ Jersey States has revealed a new population policy - to limit immigration to 325 people a year. _END_ |
A statement was issued on his social media accounts, saying he "died peacefully, surrounded by his family" after an "18-month battle with cancer".
Tributes have been paid from around the world to the "extraordinary artist" whose last album was released days ago.
Sir Paul McCartney described him as a "great star" who "p... | Singer David Bowie, one of the most influential musicians of his era, has died of cancer at the age of 69. | a statement was issued on his social media accounts saying he died peacefully surrounded by his family after an 18-month battle with cancer tributes have been paid from around the world to the extraordinary artist whose last album was released days ago sir paul mccartney described him as great star who played very stro... | _START_ Singer David Bowie, one of the most influential musicians of his era, has died of cancer at the age of 69. _END_ |
Oxlade-Chamberlain, 22, scored a superb individual goal as Arsenal beat Chivas de Guadalajara 3-1 on their pre-season tour in the United States.
Chuba Akpom and centre-back Rob Holding, who joined from Bolton in July, also scored in Los Angeles.
"It's a very important season for him," Wenger told the Arsenal website.
"... | Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain faces an "important" season after overcoming the knee injury which kept him out of Euro 2016, says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. | oxlade-chamberlain 22 scored superb individual goal as arsenal beat chivas de guadalajara 3-1 on their pre-season tour in the united states chuba akpom and centre-back rob holding who joined from bolton in july also scored in los angeles it very important season for him wenger told the arsenal website he has been out f... | _START_ Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain faces an "important" season after overcoming the knee injury which kept him out of Euro 2016, says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. _END_ |
Treasury sources said last week that the Scottish government could lose £176.8m but the most up-to-date figures show the reduction will be £107m.
Scotland's Finance Minister John Swinney welcomed the news but said there was "more work to do".
The updated figures were released ahead of a meeting between Mr Swinney and M... | It has been confirmed that cuts to Scotland's budget this year will be £70m less than estimated. | treasury sources said last week that the scottish government could lose £176.8m but the most up-to-date figures show the reduction will be £107m scotland finance minister john swinney welcomed the news but said there was more work to do the updated figures were released ahead of meeting between mr swinney and mr osborn... | _START_ It has been confirmed that cuts to Scotland's budget this year will be £70m less than estimated. _END_ |
So what has the French presidential election told us that we did not already know?
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Front has only two MPs and Emmanuel Macron's En Marche! (On the move) only emerged as a political movement in April 2016.
And yet one of these two politicians will be the president of France and between... | It was on the cards but still a shock: the two parties that have run France for nearly 60 years have lost power. | so what has the french presidential election told us that we did not already know marine le pen far-right national front has only two mps and emmanuel macron en marche on the move only emerged as political movement in april 2016 and yet one of these two politicians will be the president of france and between them they ... | _START_ It was on the cards but still a shock: the two parties that have run France for nearly 60 years have lost power. _END_ |
Egypt went into the tournament in Paris as favourites with the top three players in the world in their team.
Laura Massaro gave England the lead in the best-of-three final with a 9-11 11-5 11-6 11-6 win over Nour El Sherbini.
Nouran Gohar levelled with a 11-6 11-4 12-10 win over Alison Waters, and Raneem El Welily then... | Top seeds Egypt fought back to beat defending champions England and win the squash Women's World Team Championship. | egypt went into the tournament in paris as favourites with the top three players in the world in their team laura massaro gave england the lead in the best-of-three final with 9-11 11-5 11-6 11-6 win over nour el sherbini nouran gohar levelled with 11-6 11-4 12-10 win over alison waters and raneem el welily then beat s... | _START_ Top seeds Egypt fought back to beat defending champions England and win the squash Women's World Team Championship. _END_ |
The River Thames scheme, which will see defence work in Berkshire and Surrey, still has a £45m shortfall.
Consultation is being held in Surrey, Berkshire and London from late August.
Project manager David Murphy said the agency was confident the funding would be found but needed to secure it in the next year.
"Within t... | Ideas on how to reduce the cost of a £300m Thames flood alleviation scheme are being sought from the public, the Environment Agency has said. | the river thames scheme which will see defence work in berkshire and surrey still has £45m shortfall consultation is being held in surrey berkshire and london from late august project manager david murphy said the agency was confident the funding would be found but needed to secure it in the next year within the next 1... | _START_ Ideas on how to reduce the cost of a £300m Thames flood alleviation scheme are being sought from the public, the Environment Agency has said. _END_ |
Having already secured their place at a first major tournament since the 1958 World Cup, Chris Coleman's side were dominant but frustrated by diligent Andorran defending in a goalless first half.
The breakthrough finally came five minutes after the interval, as Aaron Ramsey fired in a rebound after Ashley Williams's he... | Wales finished their historic Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a patchy win against Andorra - but that did not detract from the party atmosphere at a delirious Cardiff City Stadium. | having already secured their place at first major tournament since the 1958 world cup chris coleman side were dominant but frustrated by diligent andorran defending in goalless first half the breakthrough finally came five minutes after the interval as aaron ramsey fired in rebound after ashley williams header was save... | _START_ Wales finished their historic Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a patchy win against Andorra - but that did not detract from the party atmosphere at a delirious Cardiff City Stadium. _END_ |
The government outlined its ambition to host it last year. It has until 31 October to put the country forward.
Ashton Moss in Tameside has been identified as a "suitable" site to host the global event, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) said.
The World Expo takes place every five years and Dubai was chosen to... | Greater Manchester is bidding to be the host city region for the trade convention World Expo 2025. | the government outlined its ambition to host it last year it has until 31 october to put the country forward ashton moss in tameside has been identified as suitable site to host the global event greater manchester combined authority gmca said the world expo takes place every five years and dubai was chosen to host the ... | _START_ Greater Manchester is bidding to be the host city region for the trade convention World Expo 2025. _END_ |
McKinnon, 45, led the Kirkcaldy club to five victories last month, including notable wins over promotion rivals Hibernian and Greenock Morton.
Rovers, who drew 3-3 with league leaders Rangers on Saturday, are fourth in the Championship and have all but secured a place in the play-offs.
Ex-Brechin City manager McKinnon ... | Raith Rovers' Ray McKinnon has been named Scottish Championship manager of the month for March. | mckinnon 45 led the kirkcaldy club to five victories last month including notable wins over promotion rivals hibernian and greenock morton rovers who drew 3-3 with league leaders rangers on saturday are fourth in the championship and have all but secured place in the play-offs ex-brechin city manager mckinnon took char... | _START_ Raith Rovers' Ray McKinnon has been named Scottish Championship manager of the month for March. _END_ |
Smith, 45, and O'Kelly, 60, will now remain at Griffin Park until the end of the 2018-19 season.
The pair joined the Bees from Walsall in November 2015.
"It is great news for the club that both Dean and Richard are fully committed for the long term," co-director of football Phil Giles said.
"Their arrival helped us bri... | Brentford head coach Dean Smith and his assistant Richard O'Kelly have signed one-year extensions to their contracts with the Championship club. | smith 45 and kelly 60 will now remain at griffin park until the end of the 2018-19 season the pair joined the bees from walsall in november 2015 it is great news for the club that both dean and richard are fully committed for the long term co-director of football phil giles said their arrival helped us bring some stabi... | _START_ Brentford head coach Dean Smith and his assistant Richard O'Kelly have signed one-year extensions to their contracts with the Championship club. _END_ |
Council plans involve three schools in Haverfordwest, one in Fishguard and one in St Davids.
Two new schools would then be opened in Haverfordwest and another in Fishguard, which would also include pupils from St Davids.
A Welsh medium school would open for three to 16-year-olds in Haverfordwest, replacing Ysgol Gynrad... | Five schools could close in Pembrokeshire and be replaced with three new ones. | council plans involve three schools in haverfordwest one in fishguard and one in st davids two new schools would then be opened in haverfordwest and another in fishguard which would also include pupils from st davids welsh medium school would open for three to 16-year-olds in haverfordwest replacing ysgol gynradd glan ... | _START_ Five schools could close in Pembrokeshire and be replaced with three new ones. _END_ |
The libertarian-leaning son of former congressman Ron Paul effectively ground Senate action on renewing key provisions of the Patriot Act to a halt. Due to his efforts, the legal authority for the National Security Agency's bulk data collection programme have expired - at least temporarily.
It was a personal victory th... | The US Senate was the scene of high drama on Sunday, with Kentucky Republican and US presidential hopeful Rand Paul at the centre of the storm. | the libertarian-leaning son of former congressman ron paul effectively ground senate action on renewing key provisions of the patriot act to halt due to his efforts the legal authority for the national security agency bulk data collection programme have expired at least temporarily it was personal victory that he trump... | _START_ The US Senate was the scene of high drama on Sunday, with Kentucky Republican and US presidential hopeful Rand Paul at the centre of the storm. _END_ |
Johnson, Hideki Matsuyama and Kevin Chappell all carded opening rounds of 66 at East Lake as McIlroy recovered from three-putting the first.
Johnson will secure the $10m (£7.7m) prize money on offer in the FedEx Cup if he wins in Atlanta, with a top-five finish likely to be enough.
McIlroy must win to have any chance.
... | FedEx Cup leader Dustin Johnson shared the overnight lead at the Tour Championship in Atlanta with Rory McIlroy two shots off the pace. | johnson hideki matsuyama and kevin chappell all carded opening rounds of 66 at east lake as mcilroy recovered from three-putting the first johnson will secure the $10m £7.7m prize money on offer in the fedex cup if he wins in atlanta with top-five finish likely to be enough mcilroy must win to have any chance johnson t... | _START_ FedEx Cup leader Dustin Johnson shared the overnight lead at the Tour Championship in Atlanta with Rory McIlroy two shots off the pace. _END_ |
Three men and a woman were hit by a car that failed to stop on Humberstone Gate on 1 November.
Wahid Rob, from Neston Road in Leicester, has been charged with four counts of attempted grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving.
He is set to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on 10 July. | A 19-year-old man will appear in court after four pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Leicester city centre last year. | three men and woman were hit by car that failed to stop on humberstone gate on november wahid rob from neston road in leicester has been charged with four counts of attempted grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving he is set to appear at leicester magistrates court on 10 july. | _START_ A 19-year-old man will appear in court after four pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Leicester city centre last year. _END_ |
The bodies of Bonheur Musungay, 14, and Stella Kambi, 17, were recovered from the water at Thorpe Marshes Reserve near Norwich on Wednesday evening.
Police said they were "close friends" who had been out with a family group.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust said vandalised "no swimming" signs at the site had only been replaced t... | Two teenagers who died after getting into difficulties in a lake at a wildlife reserve in Norfolk have been named by police. | the bodies of bonheur musungay 14 and stella kambi 17 were recovered from the water at thorpe marshes reserve near norwich on wednesday evening police said they were close friends who had been out with family group norfolk wildlife trust said vandalised no swimming signs at the site had only been replaced two days befo... | _START_ Two teenagers who died after getting into difficulties in a lake at a wildlife reserve in Norfolk have been named by police. _END_ |
With Mario Balotelli absent because of illness, Lucien Favre's side went behind to a chipped finish from former West Ham midfielder Morgan Amalfitano.
Giovanni Sio turned in from close range for Rennes' second amid offside claims.
Anastasios Donis pulled one back before Eysseric ran clear to slot in the equaliser for N... | Valentin Eysseric scored in the final 10 minutes as faltering Ligue 1 title contenders Nice came from two goals down to save a point at Rennes. | with mario balotelli absent because of illness lucien favre side went behind to chipped finish from former west ham midfielder morgan amalfitano giovanni sio turned in from close range for rennes second amid offside claims anastasios donis pulled one back before eysseric ran clear to slot in the equaliser for nice who ... | _START_ Valentin Eysseric scored in the final 10 minutes as faltering Ligue 1 title contenders Nice came from two goals down to save a point at Rennes. _END_ |
The new charity will manage the National Heritage Collection, which includes Stonehenge and Dover Castle.
The government currently contributes £22m annually towards the collection. The aim is for the charity to eventually become self sufficient.
Other powers such as listing buildings will remain government funded.
The ... | English Heritage has been given £80m in the government's Spending Review as part of plans for the organisation to become a charity by 2015. | the new charity will manage the national heritage collection which includes stonehenge and dover castle the government currently contributes £22m annually towards the collection the aim is for the charity to eventually become self sufficient other powers such as listing buildings will remain government funded the new o... | _START_ English Heritage has been given £80m in the government's Spending Review as part of plans for the organisation to become a charity by 2015. _END_ |
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) will analyse how forces in England and Wales respond, Amber Rudd said.
It comes after figures showed there have been more than 6,000 reports of hate crime to police since mid June.
The review will also look at how hate crime and abuse is handled in schools.
Meanwhile, t... | Police handling of hate crime is to be reviewed after a sharp rise in incidents following the EU referendum, the home secretary has announced. | her majesty inspectorate of constabulary hmic will analyse how forces in england and wales respond amber rudd said it comes after figures showed there have been more than 000 reports of hate crime to police since mid june the review will also look at how hate crime and abuse is handled in schools meanwhile the governme... | _START_ Police handling of hate crime is to be reviewed after a sharp rise in incidents following the EU referendum, the home secretary has announced. _END_ |
Bradley Hooper, 16, from Farnham in Surrey, died after another biker hit him as he was picking up his bike at Down Farm in May 2014.
Coroner Grahame Short returned a verdict of accidental death but was critical of the way the track was run.
The inquest heard there was a "lack of" warning flags during the practice run a... | The death of a teenager at a moto-cross event in Hampshire has been ruled an accident by a coroner. | bradley hooper 16 from farnham in surrey died after another biker hit him as he was picking up his bike at down farm in may 2014 coroner grahame short returned verdict of accidental death but was critical of the way the track was run the inquest heard there was lack of warning flags during the practice run at headbourn... | _START_ The death of a teenager at a moto-cross event in Hampshire has been ruled an accident by a coroner. _END_ |
25 June 2017 Last updated at 12:58 BST
It's a big sporting event which takes place place every two years on a different island.
People from 24 islands with small populations like Bermuda and Greenland take part in 14 different sporting events to see which country is the best.
The games were first started in 1985, and p... | You might have heard of the Olympics Games, or the Commonwealth Games - but how about the Island Games? | 25 june 2017 last updated at 12:58 bst it big sporting event which takes place place every two years on different island people from 24 islands with small populations like bermuda and greenland take part in 14 different sporting events to see which country is the best the games were first started in 1985 and people as ... | _START_ You might have heard of the Olympics Games, or the Commonwealth Games - but how about the Island Games? _END_ |
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