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Prison Link Cymru had 1,099 referrals in 2015-16 and said some ex-offenders were living rough for up to a year before finding suitable accommodation.
Workers at the charity claim investment in housing would be cheaper than jailing homeless repeat offenders.
The Welsh Government said more people than ever were getting h... | There is a "chronic" need for more housing for prison leavers in Wales, according to a charity. |
Iwan Wyn Lewis of Penygroes, Gwynedd, had been sectioned at Ysbyty Gwynedd after allegedly assaulting his mother.
The 36-year-old was visited by an officer in April 2016 about his bail arrangements, which a doctor said could have added to his distress.
His body was found in the Menai Strait on 2 May.
Mr Lewis was recei... | North Wales Police has been criticised at an inquest for sending an officer to speak to a hospital patient with paranoid schizophrenia. |
The fine follows the conviction of former RBS trader, Shirlina Tsang, for fraud last year.
She was sentenced to 50 months in prison after being caught falsifying records of emerging markets trades.
Hong Kong regulators said RBS's controls were "seriously inadequate".
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) also sai... | Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has been fined HK$6m (£460,000) by Hong Kong regulators after it failed to detect a series of unauthorised transactions by one of its traders. |
It is believed to be the first alleged breach of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPim).
The suspect appeared at the Old Bailey accused of failing to contact a monitoring company and report to a police station twice in January.
The Home Office has refused to comment on the case.
TPims replaced contr... | A suspected terrorist has been charged with breaching conditions imposed as part of the government's new terror monitoring powers. |
Dan Coats also told a Senate panel he did not think it was "appropriate" to discuss his conversations with the president at a public hearing.
His comments follow a report that President Donald Trump asked him to derail the Russia investigation.
The National Security Agency chief also declined to comment on the matter.
... | The US director of national intelligence has said he "never felt pressured" to influence the inquiry into Russia's political meddling. |
The grey seal was found at Cruden Bay on Tuesday.
The Scottish SPCA removed the seal from beach and took it to the charity's rescue centre where it was cut free.
Ch Insp John Carle said: "The amount of netting tangled around the seal's neck was the largest I have ever seen. It was a lovely moment watching the seal head... | A seal found tangled in nets on an Aberdeenshire beach has been returned to the sea. |
It comes as a documentary, The Betrayed Girls is being shown on BBC One about nine Asian men jailed for grooming teenage girls in the town in 2012.
Laura, who was abused by the gang from the age of 13 until she was 17, said the targeting of girls by Asian men was still going on in Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester... | A victim of the Rochdale grooming gang says the convictions were still "not fazing" Asian child sex abusers. |
Dave Baker, of the Olympus Trust which operates near Bristol, said government cuts had left it at "crisis point".
Parents described the funding problem as "diabolical". A union said the idea was "terrible" but families deserved to know the truth about funding.
A Department for Education (DfE) spokesman said new funding... | Pupils at seven schools could have shorter days after a trust head say he may have to cut hours to save money. |
Tawel Fan ward at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Denbighshire, was closed more than three years ago and a report found some patients were treated like animals.
It has emerged that at least seven patients' families were told treatment may have contributed to their deaths.
Betsi Cadwaladr health board said an investigation was und... | The quality of care on a scandal-hit ward for dementia patients may have contributed to at least seven deaths, BBC Wales can reveal. |
French President Francois Hollande expressed "deep sadness" at the death of Huguette Dupeu in a statement.
Most of the dead in the raid were foreign tourists. Two of the attackers were killed by security forces.
A huge march against terrorism is planned for Sunday that will finish outside the Bardo museum.
President Ho... | A Frenchwoman injured in the attack on Tunisia's national museum has died of her wounds, bringing the total killed in the assault by Islamists to 22. |
The Egypt-backed plan had envisaged a regional forum which analysts say might have forced Israel to reveal whether or not it has nuclear weapons.
The proposal was blocked by the US, the UK and Canada. The next review is set for 2020.
Israel neither confirms nor denies it has a stockpile of nuclear weapons.
Speaking af... | A UN conference aimed at preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons has ended in failure after a row over a nuclear-free Middle East proposal. |
The Shrimps lost their opening game of the season at newly-promoted Grimsby but then knocked Championship side Rotherham out of the EFL Cup 5-4 and have won three straight league games.
"It's nice but it is early days," 40-year-old Bentley told BBC Radio Lancashire.
"You're never too high and never too low and I keep s... | Morecambe must not get carried away despite sitting top of League Two, says Shrimps boss Jim Bentley. |
The Joyce twins starred as the Irish made it three wins out of three in Bangkok on Tuesday.
Isobel bagged four wickets as Zimbabwe were dismissed for a paltry 78 before Ciecilia top-scored with 36 to help Ireland to 79-3 in 15.2 overs.
Victory over Scotland will secure a place in next year's World Twenty20.
The top two... | Ireland eased to seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe to top their Women's World Twenty20 qualifying group and set up a semi-final against Scotland. |
The plans for the development on the Hatchfield Farm estate in Newmarket, Suffolk, had been approved by Forest Heath District Council.
But last year Local Government Secretary Sajiv Javid refused to accept the decision.
Planning judge Mr Justice Gilbart ruled that Mr Javid's decision was fatally inconsistent and "plain... | Lord Derby has won a key High Court stage of his fight to build 400 homes on his land. |
"We have big ideas for the future, and part of making them happen is building Instagram into a sustainable business," it said.
Ads will appear in a few months and involve just a handful of firms.
Instagram was bought by Facebook for $1bn (£619m), but has never made a profit.
The company, which now has 150 million user... | The photo sharing service Instagram announced it will start placing ads in US users photo streams in a posting on its website. |
The supporters had been on a stadium tour but managed to cut themselves off from the remainder of the party.
They were found on Saturday morning during a security sweep of the stadium before being handed over to police, who decided not to arrest the pair.
United say there was no risk to supporters attending the Arsenal... | Two Manchester United fans spent Friday night undetected in an Old Trafford toilet in an attempt to see Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal. |
Colin Shields put Belfast ahead before Scott Aarssen levelled late in the first period.
However, second-period goals from Ryan Martinelli and Mark Garside left the Giants in control.
Alex Foster increased Belfast's lead to 4-1 before Steve Saviano completed the scoring with five minutes left.
Belfast have a game in han... | Belfast Giants remain within four points of Elite League leaders Cardiff Devils after earning a 5-1 Boxing Day away win over Braehead Clan. |
It had already been announced the 30-year-old would leave the Warriors when his contract expires this summer.
The South Africa-born forward becomes Sale's first new signing for next season.
"Josh is a world class ball-carrying forward," said Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond.
"He has been performing well for both ... | Premiership side Sale Sharks will sign Scotland and Glasgow back row forward Josh Strauss on a three-year deal from next season. |
Akpan, 25, had a goal disallowed for handball in Tuesday's loss at Sheffield Wednesday, before being shown a red card by Scott Duncan for his protests.
Blackburn have also been charged with failing to ensure players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Akpan and Rovers have until 20 and 21 February respectively ... | The Football Association has charged Blackburn midfielder Hope Akpan with violent conduct after he was sent off for pushing a referee. |
The 6ft 5in star had been diagnosed with brain cancer and was in intensive care in New York before his death on Wednesday.
His son Rory said in a statement: "He was full of knowledge and kindness and goodness.
"He always wanted to share the great and beautiful things in life."
Herrmann played the beloved grandfather Ri... | Actor Edward Herrmann, best known for his roles in TV show Gilmore Girls and vampire movie The Lost Boys, has died aged 71. |
The victim was attacked because her son had eloped with an upper-caste girl about a month ago.
She has alleged that police initially refused to file a case saying such incidents were not uncommon.
The incident took place in Mulgaon village on Monday afternoon but reports of the atrocity have just come out.
The village ... | Police in India's Maharashtra state have arrested five members of an upper caste for beating, stripping and parading naked a low-caste Dalit woman. |
The comedian and actor has been married to Malaak Compton-Rock for 19 years.
A statement issued through his lawyer confirmed the split: "Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak.
"This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family."
Th... | Chris Rock has announced that he's separating from his wife. |
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said the number of children in working families in poverty rose by 22,000 between 2003 and 2013.
Chief executive Julia Unwin said action to help pensioners was balanced by a "worrying rise" in working people struggling to "make ends meet".
The UK government said its plan for a national li... | Low pay and scarce hours are pushing working families and young people into poverty in Wales, a new report claims. |
The victim, named by police as Ali Nasrollahi, 22, was found collapsed in Barnet on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr Nasrollahi, who was found at the junction of Woodside Grange Road and Grangeway, was treated by paramedics for a single stab wound but died soon after arriving at hospital.
Police have launched a murder inquiry and... | A man has been stabbed to death in a street in north London. |
Adams will make her professional debut in Manchester on Saturday when she fights Argentina's Virginia Carcamo.
"Virgil has a lot of knowledge and one thing I like about him is he knows how to take an Olympic champion and turn them into a pro," said Adams, 34.
"He did it with Andre [Ward] and he's capable of doing the s... | Great Britain's double gold medallist Nicola Adams believes new trainer Virgil Hunter will play a key part in success as a professional. |
The incident happened on Morningside Road, near to Jordan Lane, at about 11:45 on Sunday.
A local diversion was put in place at Comiston Road and Churchill Place, following the incident.
Police Scotland have appealed to anyone who may have seen the elderly woman, or the bin lorry, before the incident occurred.
Sgt Andr... | An 85-year-old woman has died after being struck by a bin lorry in Edinburgh. |
The regulator has agreed to increase the amount of weight graphite bricks at the core of the reactor at Dungeness B in Kent will be allowed to lose.
The bricks, which degrade over time due to radiation, are vital for safety.
The Office for Nuclear Regulation said it was a "robust" body but one expert accused it of "mov... | A key safety limit at one of Britain's nuclear power stations is being raised to allow the life of the reactor to be extended, the BBC has learned. |
Forest Green, promoted from the National League, will host MK Dons in their first appearance in the competition, while FA Cup giant-killers Lincoln will be away to Rotherham.
The 35 ties will be played in the week commencing Monday, 7 August.
Hull City and Middlesbrough have been handed a bye into the second round, hav... | Relegated Sunderland will travel to Bury in the EFL Cup first round. |
The Duchess of Cambridge's sister took civil court action against a "person or persons unknown" after her account was said to have been hacked.
The Sun reported it was offered the images, which included shots of Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of an offence under the Co... | The High Court has banned publication of photographs allegedly stolen from Pippa Middleton's iCloud account. |
Calling it "the hardest decision I've ever made," an emotional Mr Key said: "I don't know what I'll do next."
Mr Key, a popular leader, said it was a personal decision, and later denied media reports his wife of 32 years, Bronagh, had given him an ultimatum.
He said he would not be seeking a fourth term in the 2017 ele... | John Key has announced that he will resign as prime minister of New Zealand, after eight years in the job, citing family reasons. |
The 53-year-old has come under scrutiny since information on Sir Bradley Wiggins' authorised use of banned drugs to treat a medical condition was released by hackers.
And further questions about Team Sky's doping controls led MPs to claim its reputation was "in tatters".
"It shouldn't even need saying, but we all back ... | Team Sky riders are "100%" behind team principal Sir Dave Brailsford, according to Geraint Thomas. |
Ben Gerring, 29, was in the water near Mandurah, south of Perth, when the attack occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
Western Australia Police said Mr Gerring's injuries were too severe to overcome and he died on Friday night.
On Thursday, a 4.2m (14ft) great white shark was captured near Mandurah, but it is not known if thi... | A surfer who lost his leg in a shark attack in Western Australia last week has died, police say. |
The 49-strong team for the event, which will be at London Stadium in Stratford from 14-23 July, contains 10 athletes who won gold at Rio 2016.
Two-time Paralympic champion Peacock, 24, missed out on the 2015 World Championships through injury and will look to recapture the 100m title he claimed in 2013.
Media playback ... | Paralympic champions Jonnie Peacock, Hannah Cockroft, Richard Whitehead and Kadeena Cox are in the Great Britain squad for next month's World Para-Athletics Championships in London. |
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead announced the move earlier this month.
Almost 30 organisations have signed an open letter seeking an urgent meeting with him to discuss their concerns.
Mr Lochhead said the changes would not affect research.
Under EU rules, GM crops must be formally authorised before they can be... | A ban on growing genetically-modified crops in Scotland could threaten the country's contribution to scientific research, according to scientists, universities and farming leaders. |
The project will examine hair, bone and other material from a collection amassed by a Swiss biologist - and will invite submissions from elsewhere.
Many cultures relate legends of hairy, humanoid creatures that lurk in the wilds, rarely seen.
But material claimed to be from such creatures have never been subjected to m... | A UK-Swiss team will use DNA testing to investigate the origins of remains claimed to be from yeti and bigfoot. |
The 21-year-old joined Tigers on loan in February, making five appearances, and is one of four uncapped players in the England squad for the summer Tests.
Genge made his senior debut for Bristol in the 2013-14 British and Irish Cup, and scored six tries in 26 appearances.
"Ellis has made a big impression in his time on... | Leicester Tigers have signed new England loose-head prop Ellis Genge from newly-promoted Bristol. |
The government said it has now turned back 633 asylum seekers who were trying to reach Australia by boat.
In July a small wooden boat, the first "illegal" vessel entry into Australia since June 2014, was spotted off the north-west coast.
It was not seen again and the government refused to say where it was.
The governme... | Australia has confirmed it sent 46 asylum seekers back to Vietnam after intercepting their boat off the coast of Western Australia last month. |
Matthew Gillard, of Connsbrook Avenue in east Belfast, pleaded not guilty to charges including kidnapping and false imprisonment.
The defendant, 25, also denied charges of common assault, assaulting a police officer and driving dangerously.
The charges relate to incidents in east Belfast and Comber on Saturday 4 April.... | A man accused of kidnapping his partner allegedly drove at a police officer who tried to save her, a court has heard. |
Security assistance has been withheld since 2011, when the Gulf state put down mass Shia-led protests.
But US State Department spokesman John Kirby said that Bahrain had made progress on human rights, including the release of political prisoners.
Bahrain is home to the US Navy's Fifth fleet and has flown airstrike miss... | The US has said that it will resume aid to the military in Bahrain. |
England scrum-half Danny Care claimed a hat-trick, while loose forward Luke Wallace crossed twice as Quins booked a home semi-final against Grenoble.
But Quins were given a real scare, not reclaiming the lead until late on.
Irish ran in three tries through winger Fergus Mulchrone, scrum-half Brendan McKibbin and centre... | Harlequins ran in five tries as they came from behind to beat London Irish in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final on home soil at The Stoop. |
The scores were level at the break with Theo Fages and Matty Smith crossing for the visitors and Alex Mellor and Patrick Ah Van going over for Widnes.
Saints took the lead when Mark Percival kicked a penalty, after the Vikings had been penalised for offside.
That looked to be the winning score, but the hosts eventually... | Widnes Vikings claimed just their second Super League win of the season with a narrow victory over St Helens. |
The former Manchester United striker, best known for his winning goal against Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final, arrived with great fanfare in January 2014.
He presented a different vision for Cardiff compared with the defensive approach of his predecessor Malky Mackay, renowned for an unspectacular, yet... | He was the Champions League hero who arrived promising an exciting brand of football, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tenure at Cardiff City will be remembered as a failure. |
McClean, who was recently released by Nottingham Forest, was on trial with the Perth outfit in the last few weeks of the 2016-17 campaign.
And the midfielder has now signed a one year deal at McDiarmid Park.
Manager Tommy Wright told the club's website: "I was very impressed with Kyle in his trial and he will go straig... | St Johnstone have made 18-year-old Northern Irish midfielder Kyle McClean their first signing of the summer. |
Williams was the first black woman to be named Miss America in 1983 but resigned after a magazine published nude photos of her without her consent.
"I want to apologise for anything that was said or done," said Miss America CEO Sam Haskell.
A tearful Williams called the statement "unexpected" and "beautiful".
Now 52, s... | Organisers of the Miss America pageant have apologised to actress Vanessa Williams, 32 years after she was forced to hand back her title. |
The UNHCR said forced returns had "continued unabated" despite an agreement earlier this month.
Under the deal, any returns would be voluntary and only "when conditions were conducive".
Cameroon has rejected the accusation and said people returned willingly.
According to the UNHCR, more than 2,600 refugees have been fo... | The UN refugee agency has criticised Cameroon for the forced return of hundreds of refugees to north-east Nigeria after they had fled from the Islamist Boko Haram insurgency. |
People had gathered on the bridge to watch emergency services rescue a man who had jumped into the Sanvordem river in Curchorem.
Local media reported that more than 50 people were on the bridge when it collapsed late on Thursday evening.
The bridge was reportedly more than 60 years old and was banned from use.
A local ... | At least two people have died and several others are feared missing after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in the Indian state of Goa. |
One of the 11 children described how the trailer went "really fast down the hill" at the farm in Nottinghamshire before it "launched us off".
Two members of teaching staff from Halam Primary and a farmer were also injured in the accident on 11 March.
The acting head teacher of the school has apologised.
One of the chil... | A group of primary school children were injured on a trip to a farm when the trailer they were in became detached from the tractor pulling it. |
Martin will replace Bruce Anstey in the team, who won last year's race.
McGuinness had been on his way to a third straight victory before suffering a technical issue, and eventually finished fourth.
The team said the duo, who will also be team-mates at Honda at the TT races, will target the first 120+mph lap.
McGuinnes... | Guy Martin and John McGuinness will race for the Japanese-based Mugen team in this year's TT race for electric-powered machines. |
The finding deals a significant blow to the theory of physics known as supersymmetry.
Many researchers had hoped the LHC would have confirmed this by now.
Supersymmetry, or Susy, has gained popularity as a way to explain some of the inconsistencies in the traditional theory of subatomic physics known as the Standard Mo... | Researchers at the Large Hadron Collider have detected one of the rarest particle decays seen in nature. |
But the council is to set up a group to "resolve outstanding design issues".
The proposed cycle route will link Leith Walk in the east of the city to Roseburn in the west, via the city centre and Haymarket.
The plans include reducing four lanes of traffic from Roseburn to Haymarket to two, and using half a carriageway ... | Plans for a controversial cycle path through Edinburgh have been agreed in principle by city councillors. |
The 33-1 shot, ridden by David Mullins and trained by Mouse Morris, triumphed at Aintree in April to become the first novice to win the race since 1958.
The nine-year-old, owned by the Gigginstown House Stud, has twice recovered from a cracked pelvis.
"We didn't want to send him back to Aintree with a big weight, that ... | This year's Grand National winner Rule The World has been retired. |
Two men, aged 23 and 24, had a noxious substance thrown over them at 19:00 BST on Tuesday on Roman Road, Bethnal Green, east London.
Rahad Hussain, 23, has been charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon, namely acid.
He was remanded in custody when he appeared at... | A man has appeared in court over an acid attack that left two people with "life-changing" injuries. |
Wales in the 13th Century was a mixture of regional powers. By the middle of the previous century, most of the lowland areas, particularly in south Wales, were under English control, in the form of Anglo-Norman barons from the Marches and across Glamorganshire to Pembroke.
Gwynedd and the north-west of Wales remained l... | As the Welsh government publishes plans to reintroduce Welsh taxes for the first time since the 13th century, BBC News looks at what life was like in Wales last time there was direct Welsh taxation. |
If made law, the measure will put a 20% ceiling on any foreign stakes in Russian media, including those held indirectly through Russian partners.
Russia's main media outlets are state-owned or controlled by loyal oligarchs.
But top Putin ally Sergei Zheleznyak said Russia was facing "an information war unleashed agains... | A bill to restrict foreign ownership in Russia's media will soon go before the parliament, which is dominated by MPs loyal to President Vladimir Putin. |
Interest and participation has increased hugely in recent years across the country, according to the Outdoor Swimming Society.
Eighty outdoor swims are being held over the 2015 season, with most taking place on Christmas or Boxing Day.
Safety advice has been issued by the society for the first time.
Spokesman Will Cair... | Christmas swims are expected to attract bumper numbers this year due to milder winter weather and growing popularity for the craze. |
Gruelling fitness sessions, learning new songs and the prospect of battling the best of British and Irish rugby for a Test shirt.
The 23-year-old Gloucester and Wales back row was part of an advanced guard of 14 players who met in the Vale of Glamorgan to start preparing for next month's daunting tour of New Zealand, w... | Ross Moriarty's introduction to life with the Lions can be summed up by three things. |
One skeleton was found earlier this week, but now nine graves have been uncovered.
The remains are in the process of being exhumed from underneath the area previously used as the venue's mini conference room.
They are thought to be from a Quaker burial ground that existed before the Royal Pavilion Estate was built.
Ala... | A 200-year-old burial site has been discovered during redevelopment work at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange. |
The 23 year-old stroked the GB boat to a fast start and they were ahead after 500m but European champions, Romania and New Zealand proved too strong.
The Romanians came out on top, with the British eight comfortably holding off the challenge from the Netherlands
The GB eight now prepare for the World Championships in S... | Belfast's Rebecca Shorten won a bronze medal as part of the Great Britain women's eight at the final World Cup regatta of the season in Lucerne. |
The 22-year-old told his 3.6 million subscribers, as well his followers on Twitter, in a six-minute video called Coming Out.
I'm just going to be really honest," he said. "2014 is truly the year that I have accepted who I am and become happy with that person.
"Today I want to talk to you guys about that and be open and... | YouTube star Connor Franta has revealed to his fans that he is gay. |
Almost completely cut off for centuries, it has tried to let in some aspects of the outside world while fiercely guarding its ancient traditions.
The Bhutanese name for Bhutan, Druk Yul, means "Land of the Thunder Dragon" and it only began to open up to outsiders in the 1970s.
The Wangchuck hereditary monarchy has wiel... | Bhutan is a tiny and remote kingdom nestling in the Himalayas between its powerful neighbours, India and China. |
Wayne Maycock, Paul Bromwich and Admi Headley were last seen at HMP Leyhill at about 16:45 GMT on Sunday.
Avon and Somerset Police has appealed for anyone who sees them, or knows of their whereabouts, to make contact.
HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire is the only minimum-security prison in the South West.
Headley wa... | Two convicted rapists and a man convicted of assault - all considered to be a "risk to the public" - have absconded from an open prison. |
Thomas Sargent was on his Yamaha Fazer motorbike on Bolton Road, Withnell, on Sunday afternoon when he was involved in a collision with a Volvo car.
He was airlifted to the Royal Preston Hospital, where he later died.
His family described him as a "quiet, enthusiastic, caring and loving man" with a "real passion for mo... | A man killed in a crash in Chorley had recently returned from a motorbike tour of Europe as part of his 21st birthday celebrations. |
Jo Deering died in 2011, aged 52, just months after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act.
Under-fire Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust admitted it could have made better decisions about her care.
However, Ms Deering's sister, Maureen Rickman, said the trust's findings "deserved to be binned".
In December, th... | The family of a woman who killed herself after being discharged from hospital has labelled a report into her death "psycho babble and twaddle". |
Michael Gunn, a retired chartered accountant, wants to spend some of it on a new roof for the church hall.
But in defiance of experts, he also wants to use the money for a transatlantic cruise.
The changes take effect on Bank Holiday Monday, so Mr Gunn will receive the payment on Tuesday morning.
"I had no idea they'd ... | A 57 year-old man from a Devon village has emerged as one of the first people to cash in their pensions under the government's reforms. |
The 44-year-old had been in charge at Rugby Park since February 2016, when he replaced Gary Locke.
He kept Killie in the Premiership last season and leaves them in sixth place.
Chris Brass, 41, had been announced in December as head coach at Bury until the end of the season after David Flitcroft was fired.
"Lee is some... | Lee Clark has left Kilmarnock to become boss at League One side Bury, after they agreed a compensation package with the Scottish Premiership side. |
The flight from Manchester Airport to Agadir in Morocco, was diverted to London Gatwick less than an hour after take-off on Thursday.
The Thomson Airways Boeing 737-800 took off at 18:42 BST before being struck.
A spokeswoman for the airline said it was an "extremely rare" event and the diversion was "precautionary". T... | A plane has been forced to carry out an unexpected landing after being struck by lightning. |
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, which employs about 700 people, may also lose 50-60 on-call firefighters as part of the savings plan.
The number of full-time crewed stations was reduced to four in a previous round of cuts - two remain in Ipswich, along with Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds.
A public consultation on Suffo... | Twenty full-time firefighters could lose their jobs in Suffolk in order to meet budget cuts of more than £1m. |
Alesha O'Connor, Rhodri Miller, Corey Price, all 17 and from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, and Margaret Challis, 66, from Merthyr Tydfil, were killed near Storey Arms, Brecon, in March 2015.
The Aberdare inquest heard Rhodri was driving the teenagers in one car.
The coroner concluded all four died as a result of a road tra... | A fatal combination of inexperience, speed and peer pressure led to the deaths of four people in a two-car crash, an inquest has heard. |
The new network will see up to 21 US-style local TV stations in areas including Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff and London.
The service will be available to all terrestrial viewers and may also be offered on satellite, cable and online.
Ofcom said it will decide on successful applicants this autumn, with the new channels e... | Media regulator Ofcom has opened up bidding for operators to set up their own local TV services across the UK. |
The $43bn (£33bn) deal is set to be the biggest ever foreign takeover by a Chinese company.
The deal was cleared by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) which checks deals for national security implications.
About a quarter of Syngenta's sales are in North America.
China National Chemical C... | Shares in Swiss agribusiness group Syngenta have risen 12% after its takeover by ChemChina was given the go-ahead by a US regulator. |
The aircraft, nicknamed "Bette" after one of its pilot's girlfriends, was built in 1941 from donations from the Borough of Lambeth Spitfire Fund.
It was stationed in Cornwall, Hampshire, Norfolk and Shropshire during the war but crashed in 1944.
Bidding stalled below its £120,000 to £150,000 valuation.
The aircraft s... | The fuselage of a World War II Spitfire that has spent the last few years in a garden in Oxford has failed to reach its asking price at auction in Surrey. |
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals said it would not block a lower-court ruling that halted the order.
Mr Trump responded with an angry tweet saying national security was at risk and there would be a legal challenge.
But the 3-0 unanimous ruling said the government had not proved the terror threat justified reviving t... | A US appeals court has rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to reinstate his ban on visitors from seven mainly Muslim countries. |
The US economy grew at an annual rate of 0.2% in the first three months of the year, far lower than forecasts.
The Federal Reserve also kept interest rates at a record low, blaming the slower growth on "transitory factors".
Japan's Nikkei 225 was down 2.7% to 19,520.21, its biggest loss in nearly four months.
The marke... | Asian markets traded lower on Thursday with investor sentiment dented by a weaker than expected first quarter growth figure in the US. |
Japanese-owned chemical firm Sekisui Alveo said production at its Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Park plant will end by March 2018.
The plant will be decommissioned in four stages over the next three years, the company said.
It is part of a move to relocate production to Roermond in the Netherlands, it added.
Alan Gunter, m... | A foam factory in Merthyr Tydfil has announced it will close with the loss of 80 jobs. |
It says "cosmetic lightening and hygiene creams... that de-pigment the skin... are now forbidden".
Whitening creams have been popular for years among young women - and some men - across Africa, who believe they make them more beautiful.
But medical experts say they may cause cancer, diabetes, severe skin conditions and... | Ivory Coast has banned skin-whitening creams because of health concerns, the health ministry says. |
Humberto Benitez Trevino's daughter caused outrage by using his influence to try to close down the bistro after it did not give her a table she wanted.
The episode sparked a discussion about abuse of power in the country.
The sacking suggests that Mexico has grown more sensitive to the issue, correspondents say.
The ep... | Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has fired a senior official over an incident caused by his daughter at an exclusive restaurant last month. |
Overturning a 2013 ruling, the judges did not, however, halt the programme but urged Congress to take action.
The NSA's spying was leaked by Edward Snowden, a former NSA contractor who has since fled to Russia.
The NSA has collected data about numbers called and times, but not the content of conversations. It also all... | A US appeals court has ruled that bulk collection of phone records by the National Security Agency is illegal. |
The huts, made of chalk and straw daub and wheat-thatched roofing, have been based on archaeological remains found at Durrington Walls, near Stonehenge.
Project leader Luke Winter said: "What we're trying to do is get a sense of what these buildings looked like above-ground."
The hope is to re-build the huts at Stonehe... | Three Neolithic-style huts have been built at Old Sarum to offer an insight into how Stonehenge's builders lived. |
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 ar... | 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. |
The Staffordshire club are second in the Premiership - the top-flight of English rugby as it stands - and have been part of the league for 15 seasons.
Lichfield director of rugby Becky Williams said it was "devastating" to miss out on the new 10-team league.
When asked if she hoped for a rethink, Williams said: "We des... | Lichfield want the Rugby Football Union to reconsider their failed bid to be part of the inaugural Women's Super Rugby competition. |
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The 35-year-old has 184 goals in 252 matches in an international career spanning 15 years.
She was in the 2015 World Cup winning squad and won two Olympic golds.
"It's been an amazing, wonderful ride and I can't wait to see what the next chapter of my life brings," she sai... | Women's football's all-time international leading goalscorer, United States striker Abby Wambach, will retire at the end of a World Cup victory tour in December. |
The Academy Selsey suffered extensive damage and much of its contents was destroyed in the blaze on 21 August.
The school's 453 pupils are currently being taught at four locations in the Selsey area.
As well as classrooms, the temporary buildings will house science labs, workshops and food technology areas, the school ... | Temporary classrooms are being set up at a school that was damaged by fire. |
Barbara Stensland, 43, from Cardiff, went to Carmarthen on 5 August.
When she tried to get a taxi from the railway station to the venue, less than one mile (1.6km) away, she was refused.
Carmarthenshire council's senior licensing officer, Justin Power, said: "We will investigate this matter and take any necessary steps... | A woman with multiple sclerosis has said she was refused a taxi to a meeting of the MS Society because the journey was too short. |
Fly-half Sexton and flanker O'Brien have both recovered from calf injuries and should be available at Murrayfield.
Sexton was injured against Castres on 20 January but is said to be "feeling very positive" about his recovery.
However, uncapped Munster wing Andrew Conway has been ruled out after aggravating an existing ... | Ireland pair Jonathan Sexton and Sean O'Brien are set to resume full training after injury before Saturday's Six Nations opener against Scotland. |
His comments follow a row between Ed Miliband and No 10 after the Labour leader said PM David Cameron was "wrong" not to oppose Israel's attacks.
No 10 said it was shocked Mr Miliband would "play politics with such a serious issue".
Thirty Palestinians have been reported killed on Sunday and militants have continued to... | The situation in Gaza is "simply intolerable and must be addressed", Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says. |
Kensington and Chelsea Council won an earlier case against Sophie Sotello in the magistrates' court after she refused to comply with the order.
When she appealed against the decision, the council dropped its case.
It said that it was now satisfied with evidence showing that her son, 11-year-old Gabriel Sotello, was rec... | A London council has withdrawn an order forcing a mother to send her home educated child to school. |
Mr Tillerson, former head of Exxon Mobil with no previous political experience, said in an interview he was "stunned" with the invitation.
"I didn't want this job. I didn't seek this job," he told the conservative website Independent Journal Review (IJR) during his recent visit to Asia.
"My wife told me I'm supposed to... | The US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said he only accepted the job after being convinced by his wife. |
Shaw will be joined on the 18 July flight to Los Angeles by fellow England World Cup squad member Wayne Rooney.
Spain's Juan Mata and David De Gea are also named, plus Japan's Shinji Kagawa.
"We are delighted to have such a strong travelling squad for our pre-season tour to the United States," said assistant manager Ry... | Manchester United's £56m new signings Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw will join the squad to tour the United States later this month. |
Mark Mason, 48, of Rhyl, Denbighshire, was stabbed to death in the car park of the town's Home Bargains on 27 October.
James Davies, 20, was convicted of murder, and Anthony Baines, 30, and Mark Ennis, 30 were convicted of manslaughter at Mold Crown Court.
Jake Melia, 21, previously admitted the charges and the four wi... | Three men have been found guilty of killing a rival drug dealer in a gang-related revenge attack. |
The Ibrox club have been linked with another bid to land the Jambos midfielder, having had offers rejected earlier this summer.
Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha watched Walker in friendly action against Newcastle on Friday night.
"A lot of people continue to say a lot of things, and that's it really, there isn't a situation... | Hearts head coach Ian Cathro has played down reports of Rangers renewing their interest in Jamie Walker. |
Borthwick, 36, left his role at the Championship side after only 43 days.
The former England captain arrived at Bristol several weeks into the season having helped Eddie Jones coach Japan.
"It's kicked us quite hard because this has been about planning and waiting for Steve to arrive," said Robinson.
Borthwick was name... | Bristol director of rugby Andy Robinson says the club have been hit hard by the departure of forwards coach Steve Borthwick, who he believes will be successful with England. |
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Wales led 13-12 at the break but Fourie du Preez's try with five minutes remaining edged it for the Springboks.
Backs Tyler Morgan and Dan Biggar plus hooker Scott Baldwin joined Wales' list of injured players during the game.
"We don't want to make any excuses. South Afri... | Head coach Warren Gatland said Wales' string of injuries were no defence for their 23-19 World Cup quarter-final defeat by South Africa. |
The images appeared to show the pair on foot during a safari in June at the Gir National Park in western Gujarat state.
Officials at the park said they imposed a preliminary fine because "the cricketer flouted the rules".
Visitors to the park are not allowed to leave their vehicles.
Jadeja's photos were posted days aft... | Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has been fined 20,000 rupees (£229; $300) after posting photos online of him and his wife posing in front of endangered Asiatic lions. |
The Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, is thought to be the first Church of Ireland bishop to make such a statement.
Last month, the Assembly rejected a motion calling for the introduction of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
Dr Colton also said he hoped the church would one day recognise same-sex marriages in religi... | A Church of Ireland Bishop has voiced his support for the introduction of civil marriage for same-sex couples. |
The incident at Neil McEvoy's office took place on Thursday morning. The AM said no valuables were taken but files had been "gone through".
He said metal bars had been cut to access the property at Cowbridge Road East.
South Wales Police said an investigation had been launched.
"For a long period, there has been a conc... | A Plaid Cymru AM has claimed he has been a victim of "political harassment" after a break-in at his constituency office in Cardiff. |
Gordon Thomson, 37, said he splashed two basins of water on Russell Findlay after the incident outside his home.
Mr Thomson also told the High Court in Glasgow that one of the accused, William Burns, 56, was at the scene.
Mr Burns and Alexander Porter, 48, deny attacking the paper's investigations editor in Glasgow on ... | A neighbour who came to the aid of a Scottish Sun journalist after he had acid thrown on him has told a court how his face began to blister afterwards. |
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