bbcuk--2020-01-25--Robert Archibald: Former GB and Scotland basketball player dies at 39

British basketball has reacted with `` sadness '' to the `` shock '' news that Robert Archibald , the only Scot to play in the United States ' National Basketball Association , has died at 39 .
Born in Paisley , the forward/centre also represented Scotland and Great Britain at the Olympics .
Basketball Scotland counterpart Kevin Pringle said he was `` a trailblazer '' .
Archibald , whose first club was Dunfermline Reign , was the son of Scotland and GB captain Bobby Archibald , and went to high school and college in the USA on a basketball scholarship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began his senior career with Memphis Grizzlies in 2002 before moves to Phoenix Suns , Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors .
Archibald moved to Valencia in 2004 and played eight seasons in the Euroleague , joining Scavolini Pesaro , Joventut Badalona , with whom he won the Fiba EuroCup title in 2006 , Azovmash Mariupol , Unicaja Malaga and CAI Zaragoza .
Having won his first cap in 2007 , he played for Great Britain 42 times , including at the 2009 and 2011 EuroBasket tournaments , but retired in 2012 and went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work in insurance .
Great Britain centre Andrew Betts , who played with Archibald on the GB team and with Joventut , said : `` I 'm heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of my friend and team-mate Rob .
`` He was truly one of the nicest , funniest guys I ever met .
I spent some of my favourite years of basketball with him and his family on and off the court .
RIP big fella . ''
GB basketball 's Watkins was also `` deeply saddened '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chicago .
`` He was a fantastic ambassador for Scottish and British basketball and will be fondly remembered for his great contribution to the game in our country , his talent and his great achievements , '' he said .
Basketball Scotland chief executive Pringle said that the death had come as `` a complete shock to us all '' .
`` He was a wonderful man and a great friend , as well as being a trailblazer and an inspiration to others , '' he added .
`` Robert loved the sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard work and the right attitude .
`` Throughout his extraordinary career , he always played with pride and determination and was always a credit to his country , whether representing Scotland or GB at home or abroad .
`` The basketball community has lost a great role model and a true friend and the thoughts of the whole community are with his family at this difficult time .
We will miss him . ''

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Robert Archibald (left) played 42 times for Great Britain
British basketball has reacted with "sadness" to the "shock" news that Robert Archibald, the only Scot to play in the NBA, has died at 39.
Born in Paisley, the forward/centre also represented Scotland and Great Britain at the Olympics.
British Basketball Federation chairman Maurice Watkins described Archibald as "a fantastic ambassador".
Basketball Scotland counterpart Kevin Pringle said he was "a trailblazer".
Archibald, whose first club was Dunfermline Reign, was the son of Scotland and GB captain Bobby Archibald, and went to high school and college in the USA on a basketball scholarship at the University of Illinois.
He began his senior career with Memphis Grizzlies in 2002 before moves to Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors.
Archibald moved to Valencia in 2004 and played eight seasons in Europe's top leagues, joining Scavolini Pesaro, Joventut Badalona, with whom he won the Fiba EuroCup title in 2006, Azovmash Mariupol, Unicaja Malaga and CAI Zaragoza.
Having won his first cap in 2007, he played for Great Britain 42 times, including at the 2009 and 2011 EuroBasket tournaments, but retired in 2012 and went back to the USA to live and to work in insurance.
Great Britain centre Andrew Betts, who played with Archibald on the GB team and with Joventut, said: "I'm heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of my friend and team-mate Rob.
"He was truly one of the nicest, funniest guys I ever met. I spent some of my favourite years of basketball with him and his family on and off the court. RIP big fella."
GB basketball's Watkins was also "deeply saddened" to learn of Archibald's passing in Chicago.
"He was a fantastic ambassador for Scottish and British basketball and will be fondly remembered for his great contribution to the game in our country, his talent and his great achievements," he said.
Basketball Scotland chief executive Pringle said that the death had come as "a complete shock to us all".
"He was a wonderful man and a great friend, as well as being a trailblazer and an inspiration to others," he added. "Robert loved the sport and demonstrated what can be achieved through hard work and the right attitude.
"Throughout his extraordinary career, he always played with pride and determination and was always a credit to his country, whether representing Scotland or GB at home or abroad.
"The basketball community has lost a great role model and a true friend and the thoughts of the whole community are with his family at this difficult time. We will miss him."


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Sheffield mum finds stranger's poem where daughter died

A mother who marks every anniversary of her daughter 's death by placing flowers at the roadside was `` overwhelmed '' when a stranger left a poem for her to find .
Sharon Green leaves a floral tribute by the road in Sheffield where 13-year-old Rebecca was run over in 1996 .
Peter Fearnley actually wrote the poem in 2018 as the lyrics to a song .
This year , he attached a laminated card of his verse to the railings .
Ms Green found his work and they were put in touch through social media .
`` I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go and put so much effort into writing the most beautiful verse , '' Ms Green told BBC Radio Sheffield .
`` I 've seen this act of sweet remembrance for over twenty years Flowers on the railings full of tenderness and tears All the colours of the rainbow wrapped up in a pretty bow The flowers on the railings for a love that wo n't let go '' Rebecca was knocked down at a crossing on Penistone Road on 20 January 1996 , and each year since then her mum has left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passing drivers .
One of the motorists who noticed them over the years was Mr Fearnley , who commutes into Sheffield from Deepcar .
Two years ago Mr Fearnley recorded a song he shared online , in the hope the person who left the flowers would come across it - but to no avail .
`` I thought it was a really touching tribute and always felt really moved [ by the flowers ] , '' he said .
`` I 've been a songwriter for many years so it was natural for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into verse . ''
After reading the verse , Ms Green asked her daughter Emma to share it on Facebook and the following day they made contact with Mr Fearnley .
`` It 's absolutely wonderful , '' Ms Green said .
`` I ca n't believe someone has been driving past for the past 24 years and taking note that the flowers were there . ''
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"I was just overwhelmed to think that someone would go and put so much effort into writing the most beautiful verse," Ms Green told BBC Radio Sheffield.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Fraud victims 'failed' as criminals 'operate with impunity' - report

Fraudsters `` operate with impunity '' as a surge in cases has left police struggling to cope , a report has found .
Staff feel they can not identify criminals and bring them to justice , the report said , at a time when there has been a 15 % rise in cases .
The report , by ex-Met Police Deputy Commissioner Sir Craig Mackey , found fraud now accounts for one-in-three crimes - but just 2 % are detected .
The Home Office said it will study Sir Craig 's findings .
The report also revealed fewer than 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And despite nearly 2,000 fraud offences being committed daily in England and Wales , just one in 50 is prosecuted .
Sir Craig warned that a lack of proper investment and inadequate technology was hampering efforts to tackle the crime .
• Fraudsters 'use tricks of speech ' in cons While overall crime in England and Wales has remained `` broadly static '' over the past 12 months , reporting of fraud has jumped by 500,000 cases - a rise of 15 % .
The review follows an investigation by the Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Action Fraud , the national fraud reporting service , had mocked victims and misled people into thinking they were dealing with police .
It is estimated 86 % of fraud is committed online and around 78 % of cases involves offences where suspects and offenders do not live in the same area .
Victims of fraud must report it to Action Fraud , which is overseen by the City of London Police , the force that specialises in fraud investigations .
However , Action Fraud 's call centre and computer systems are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an undercover Times reporter applied for a job as a call handler for one of the companies , Concentrix , at a call centre in Gourock , Inverclyde .
The Times ' investigation , published last August , said : • Call handlers responsible for recording victims ' fraud reports undertook just two weeks ' training and were taught to mislead callers into thinking they are talking to police officers • They quickly decide during calls whether or not to categorise victims ' reports as crimes , but are told never to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fraud calls while distracted , napping or play-fighting • Managers reportedly said the police `` do absolutely everything in their power to avoid '' investigating fraud Sir Craig visited Action Fraud as part of his review and found a number of staff had been dismissed following the newspaper 's probe while others had been warned over their behaviour .
He recommended the service should now be `` re-defined and brought back into line with industry standards and public expectation '' .
Overall , the ex-police chief said `` fraud investigation in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Home Office spokesperson said : `` It is vital that fraud victims have the confidence to come forward and know that their case will be dealt with properly .
`` We note this review into the standards , culture and management of Action Fraud and will look at it carefully . ''

The review follows an investigation by the Times last year, which claimed call handlers for Action Fraud, the national fraud reporting service, had mocked victims and misled people into thinking they were dealing with police.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Home sellers risk losing money over quick sales

Home sellers could be at risk of losing large sums of money when using quick-sale estate agents to find a buyer , Trading Standards has warned .
It has seen dozens of cases of people losing tens of thousands of pounds off the market value of their homes .
Some homeowners will accept a lower offer price to secure a speedy sale , and many firms provide a good service .
But investigator Alison Farrar said Trading Standards had `` a few of these companies on their radar '' at present .
`` I would imagine there are quite a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she added .
Adverts on social media and in national newspapers promise to sell people 's homes within seven or 14 days , and in many cases offer a valuable service for people needing to sell quickly .
But Radio 4 's Money Box programme has heard examples where people have had the offer price of their homes reduced , without their knowledge or permission , by tens of thousands of pounds .
Marianne Phillips is worried her three bed semi , which she agreed to put up for sale at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company she used .
It dropped the asking price by £20,000 without her knowledge or permission .
When she found out , Marianne says she was `` absolutely incredulous '' .
`` No way did I ever give my approval for that , I was absolutely devastated .
It 's a lot of money to reduce a house by without ever getting in touch with the person who owns it , '' she says .
`` The equity I 've built up in the house , they 've just potentially wiped a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by £20,000 .
`` It could have quite a dramatic effect on my future '' .
After Marianne 's deal with the quick sale estate agent she was using ended , she relisted with a more traditional agent .
This makes it hard to put an exact figure on how much money she might have lost .
What is clear though is the stress and anxiety she has suffered , given her concern that her home has been potentially devalued by tens of thousands of pounds .
Lowering the sale price of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also against the law .
Lee Reynolds , a lawyer who specialises in Trading Standards law , says `` dropping the price of someone 's house is a potential breach of what 's called Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading regulations '' .
`` That 's punishable by up to two years in prison and/or an unlimited fine .
`` If it was done knowingly or recklessly it 's still a potential breach . ''
• 'My home 's freehold is n't worth the paper it 's written on' Consumers have rights , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know where to go to complain .
It wants anyone who thinks they may have been dealt with unfairly by a quick sale estate agent to get in touch .
People can also complain to one of two government approved organisations : the Property Ombudsman Limited and the Property Redress Scheme .
To be an estate agent in the UK you must be registered with one of these schemes , which are able to issue financial awards to people who 've been left out of pocket .
Mark Hayward , the chief executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Propertymark , says people must do their research and find an estate agent - quick-sale or not - that works for them .
`` I would warn people to make sure they 've read the small print and to not be pushed into any price they 're not comfortable with , '' he says .
`` The safest way to get an estate agent is to look for one that is regulated and has professional indemnity insurance .
`` [ Your house ] is your biggest asset , do n't be rushed into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear more from BBC Radio 4 's Money Box programme by listening here .

Marianne Phillips is worried her three bed semi, which she agreed to put up for sale at £250,000, has effectively been devalued by the company she used. It dropped the asking price by £20,000 without her knowledge or permission.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--'Awesome' warrior queen Boudicca seen in Norfolk clouds

A photograph of a cloud formation resembling the East Anglian warrior queen Boudicca has been described as `` awesome '' , by a weather expert .
Christine Clifford spotted the `` Spear-carrying Boudicca striding across the Norfolk skies '' earlier this week .
It is thought to be a combination of clouds and a plane trail , and looks like a woman with long-flowing hair .
Meteorologist Fred Best from Weatherquest said : `` The more you look at it you can really see the Boudicca . ''
Mrs Clifford was walking her dog near her home in Briggate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glanced up and there it was '' .
She felt that what she saw in the sky resembled Boudicca , the queen who led her Iceni tribe in a revolt against the Romans in East Anglia in AD61 .
`` I 'm always looking up at the sky but I 've never seen anything so spectacular , '' Mrs Clifford said .
`` It looked like the wind was blowing her hair behind her and she was off on the rampage - I thought , that 's Boudicca .
`` Lots of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but this was so definite . ''
Although no-one knows what the queen actually looked like , forecaster and cloud enthusiast Mr Best , from weather analysis company Weatherquest , agreed the image resembled pictures of Boudicca and said : `` The photo actually looks awesome .
`` Basically in terms of cloud types , the main 'body , head and legs ' is high-level cirrus cloud , and the spear looks like it 's from a plane trail ( a contrail ) . ''
More than 1,700 people liked Mrs Clifford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , calling it `` incredible '' , `` amazing '' and `` instantly recognisable '' .
While a few commented that Boudicca looked pregnant , retired midwife Mrs Clifford joked : `` She might have been at the biscuit tin . ''

Although no-one knows what the queen actually looked like, forecaster and cloud enthusiast Mr Best, from weather analysis company Weatherquest, agreed the image resembled pictures of Boudicca and said: "The photo actually looks awesome.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Ear cropping warning after celebrity dog breeder found guilty

The RSPCA is warning people not to buy a dog with cropped ears .
It comes after a celebrity dog breeder avoided jail for cutting puppies ' ears to make them look `` tougher '' .
Simon Davis , 34 , sold the dogs to people like Little Mix 's Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Geordie Shore 's Aaron Chalmers .
Ear cropping is illegal in the UK under the Animal Welfare Act unless it is carried out for medical reasons .
RSPCA inspector Herchy Boal says : `` Dogs should never be mutilated for cosmetic purposes and ear cropping can actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and welfare . ''
`` We 'd urge people never to buy a dog with cropped ears and to report any concerns about ear cropping to the RSPCA . ''
Coventry Magistrates Court heard how Davis was making up to £7,000 for each puppy through his online business Lions Lair Kennels .
A joint raid between the RSPCA and police on his home in Warwickshire found several dogs with mutilated ears as well as syringes , razor blades and forceps .
The prosecution told the court that one of the puppies called Kyro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her boyfriend Andre Gray who plays for Watford .
Many people have criticised the singer on Instagram where she regularly posts pictures of the dog .
Aaron Chalmers also purchased a dog from the same litter , called Lenny , from the kennels .
Davis pleaded guilty to seven offences under the Animal Welfare Act .
Sara Pratt , prosecuting for the RSPCA , said : `` There is no way of knowing what drugs were available during and after the operations carried out at Davis ' kennels , or if the dogs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pain relief during and after the operations .
`` It is also impossible to say whether any of the operations carried out had complications at any stage which would have caused further suffering to the dogs or puppies such as infection . ''
But he avoided jail after being given an 18-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months and ordered to carry out 160 hours of unpaid work .
He was also banned from keeping animals for 15 years and ordered to pay more than £10,000 in costs to the RSPCA .
Cropping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog 's ear lobes are cut away .
The only time it is acceptable is when it is carried out by a registered veterinary surgeon .
Seven of the dogs have been taken into the charity 's care and will be put in a new home soon .
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Sara Pratt, prosecuting for the RSPCA, said: "There is no way of knowing what drugs were available during and after the operations carried out at Davis' kennels, or if the dogs or puppies operated on were given appropriate pain relief during and after the operations.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Exhibition hits high notes of Leeds' music history

A journey through history capturing Leeds 's love affair with music has inspired a new exhibition .
It celebrates the bands , gigs and venues that have hit the high notes in putting the city on the musical map .
Showcased are recent local stars such as the Kaiser Chiefs but also a toe piano player of the Music Hall era .
An eclectic mix of memorabilia and instruments will also be also on display - including a glass harp that resembles a collection of wine glasses .
Superstar names to have visited the city are featured including The Beatles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a band that recorded its famous first live album at the University Refectory .
But the exhibition also explores the quaint traditions of Victorian England .
Attracting a crowd was the function of a music hall and who better to draw in the audiences than Leeds-born Mark William Dearlove , more famously known as the `` Marvellous Toe Piano Player '' ?
Under his stage name the Great Padtoeski , he was a variety performer who combined musical , theatrical and gymnastic talents by playing the piano with his toes , freeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cornet .
Curator Kitty Ross said : `` He was obviously quite a spectacle to behold but unfortunately there are no recordings of his music so quite what he sounded like is a mystery . ''
Sheet music , programmes and a tuning fork are a few of the dozens of items to illustrate the musical heritage of Leeds Town Hall .
Queen Victoria herself agreed to perform the opening ceremony of the Leeds Triennial Musical Festival in 1858 , marking her one and only trip to the city .
The exhibition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dedicated to Leeds West Indian Carnival and Leeds Festival .
It also includes an impressive array of old record sleeves from music shops in Leeds and a section paying homage to the city 's club scene - well known venues such as Majestyck , the Cockpit and Gatecrasher .
Sounds of Our City can be seen at Abbey House Museum in Leeds until 31 December .

But the exhibition also explores the quaint traditions of Victorian England. Attracting a crowd was the function of a music hall and who better to draw in the audiences than Leeds-born Mark William Dearlove, more famously known as the "Marvellous Toe Piano Player"?


bbcuk--2020-01-24--'Beales failure would be disaster for my business'

If department store chain Beales goes under it will be `` a disaster '' for DK Bags .
The small business imports handbags from China and sells them on to customers in the UK .
One of their clients is Beales , which went into administration on Monday .
And that 's a worry for Ian Siddall - one of the owners of DK Bags - because the department store chain still owes his small , Kent-based business £25,000 .
Earlier this week , Beales boss Tony Brown told the BBC that he was trying to shore up the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And the administrators insist that they are in talks to sell the chain .
But since the firm was put into administration , signs have gone up at Beales stores saying : `` Closing down , everything must go . ''
Meanwhile , the company 's online shop has been replaced with a notice advertising the closing down sale , which is happening at each of its 23 shops .
But Mr Siddall thinks that is unfair because he will be among those at the back of the queue to get paid if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They will still be selling the bags now but we wo n't get any money , '' he said .
That 's because other creditors such as banks and staff get paid what they are owed first when a company is put into liquidation .
Mr Siddall will have to share what 's left with the taxman and and customers who are owed money .
`` It will go in the pot and - if they go into liquidation - the preferred creditors will get it , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this deliberately , they have tried their hardest to stay afloat , '' Mr Siddall said .
`` But now that they have gone into administration they should n't be allowed to sell our stock . ''
Mr Siddall is not the only one who hopes Beales does n't go under .
The department store chain , which can trace its history back to 1881 , employs more than 1,000 people who could all lose their jobs if the company folds .
But the stores have been racking up losses , with Beales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial year .
It has been hit hard by a downturn on the High Street that has caused the likes of Toys R Us , Maplin and Poundworld to disappear altogether .
One of the stores at risk of collapse is Palmers in Great Yarmouth , which is part of the Beales empire .
Mary Symonds , a 77-year-old shopper there , thinks that shops are footing the bills for customers that prefer to pick up a bargain on the web .
`` People go in now to the shops and try things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order it online , '' she said .
`` It 's done away with the shops . ''
She worries that Great Yarmouth will turn into a ghost town if Beales becomes yet another boarded up shop in the town centre .
And she has good reason to be concerned , according to retail expert Jonathan De Mello , who paints a bleak picture for the future of bricks-and-mortar shops .
He called Beales `` a lost cause '' and expects it to disappear .
The gaps in the High Street , left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beales , will be filled by homes and office space , he said .
`` Retailers do n't want to be there , consumers do n't want to shop there , '' he said bluntly .
However , Mr De Mello does identify one growth area : addiction .
He said there had been a shift on the High Street away from fashion retailers towards outlets such as betting shops and e-cigarette sellers .
`` It 's not the best prognosis but that is the way it 's changing unfortunately , '' he @ @

But Mr Siddall thinks that is unfair because he will be among those at the back of the queue to get paid if the firm does go into liquidation.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Little Land Rovers: Instagram creator's big photography adventure

Taking a 4x4 vehicle on an off-road adventure with a camera in hand is `` a bit of escapism '' for Land Rover fan and Instagrammer Liam Cant .
And , to his surprise , photography of his replica vehicles is quickly gaining a social following as people fall in love with his @ little_landrovers creations .
The 30-year-old maintenance engineer switched from 4x4 owner to collector of 1:43 scale Land Rover replicas in an effort to be more green .
He photographs the models with his smartphone , often while walking his dog near his Norfolk home , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the miniatures over expensive photographic equipment .
And while the models may be collectors ' items , he has no qualms about getting them mucky and `` realistic '' in his quest for the perfect shot .
Mr Cant 's love of the vehicles started at the age of 13 , when he visited the annual Land Rover show in Peterborough with his family .
`` My first car was an old Land Rover 90 that my father and I built up from the chassis , '' he said .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the garage , doing bits and pieces during the summer holidays . ''
Mr Cant 's creative exploits around his home near Attleborough have drawn the attention of other dog walkers , resulting in plenty of `` funny looks . ''
`` One guy said : ' I thought you 'd fallen over ... are you playing [ with toys ] ? '
'' he recalled .
`` I could be embarrassed , but it 's about what you get out of it .
You show them the pictures afterwards , and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several Land Rovers over the years , he decided commuting at 30 miles ( 48km ) to the gallon was `` not quite the right thing to do . ''
He maintains his love of British cars and now drives an old Rover which he said is more economical and `` as close as I can get '' .
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"I could be embarrassed, but it's about what you get out of it. You show them the pictures afterwards, and they get it."


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Instagram rejected model's rosacea images

When Lex Gillies uploaded a picture to Instagram highlighting her rosacea skin condition , the site removed the image .
@ @ @ @ @ photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor , was part of a series celebrating natural beauty .
But Instagram @ @ @ @ @ allow ads that focus on aspects of a person 's body to highlight an undesirable @ @ @ @ @ .
After sharing her story with her followers , the hashtag # undesirablesofinstagram quickly went @ @ @ @ @ the social network to stop censoring skin conditions .
The appeal worked , with Instagram @ @ @ @ @ guidelines on adverts had been permanently changed .

When Lex Gillies uploaded a picture to Instagram highlighting her rosacea skin condition, the site removed the image.
The photo, captured by photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor, was part of a series celebrating natural beauty.
But Instagram said it "doesn't allow ads that focus on aspects of a person's body to highlight an undesirable or idealised body state".
After sharing her story with her followers, the hashtag #undesirablesofinstagram quickly went viral as people called on the social network to stop censoring skin conditions.
The appeal worked, with Instagram contacting Lex to inform her guidelines on adverts had been permanently changed.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--The Papers: Chinese images of virus lockdown, while Taylor Swift talks

The main story for the Daily Telegraph is the signing of the official Brexit agreement by Boris Johnson .
A photo of the moment takes up most of the front page , under the headline `` Signed and Sealed '' .
Alongside the prime minister 's words about forging a new relationship with the EU , the Telegraph reports that France is demanding fishing rights in British waters for 25 years .
According to the Times , the government is preparing to threaten higher tariffs to put pressure on the EU , the US and other nations to strike trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it says , could be taxes of 30 % on some types of French cheese and 10 % on German cars .
The Guardian talks about a global push to contain the spread of the new coronavirus from China .
It describes `` panic and despair '' in hospitals across Wuhan , the city at the centre of the outbreak .
The Sun says 19 new potential cases of what it calls `` snake flu '' have emerged in the UK - after 14 others were given the all-clear .
The Financial Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the new virus appears to be less deadly than its cousin , Sars , which itself killed far fewer people than seasonal 'flu does every year .
Prince Charles 's visit to the Palestinian territories is front page news for The Daily Mirror , which highlights what it calls his passionate plea for peace in the Middle East .
The prince told Christian and Muslim leaders in Bethlehem that suffering and division in the region broke his heart .
The Telegraph says his words were the clearest indication of support for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Royal Family .
The Daily Express leads with the findings of its own opinion poll , which it says reveals a crisis of public confidence facing the Royal Family .
The survey of 2,000 people , conducted earlier this week , suggests fewer than half of young adults believe that the monarchy is `` good for the UK '' .
In the Express 's opinion , the younger generation need persuading about the value of the Royal Family , which must be prepared to change to maintain the confidence of the British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official review of the police response to fraud cases supports the findings of its own investigation last year .
It reports that up to £60m could now be redirected to fraud policing , to fund 400 new officers and staff in regional squads .
Get news from the BBC in your inbox , each weekday morning Finally , the Daily Mail reports that the Chelsea Flower Show is getting what it calls `` an erotic makeover '' .
The cause of the Mail 's palpitations is an exhibit called The Lady Garden featuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the female form .
The designer , Jennifer Hirsch , says her garden will highlight what makes women different from men , challenge social taboos and champion feminist values .
Professor Stefan Buczacki , formerly of Gardeners ' Question Time , calls it `` sexist '' and `` pathetic '' -- telling the paper that Chelsea should be about gardens , not offending , shocking or empowering people .
The Mail sums it up with a one-word headline : `` Naughticultural ! ''

The Guardian talks about a global push to contain the spread of the new coronavirus from China. It describes "panic and despair" in hospitals across Wuhan, the city at the centre of the outbreak.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Clapton stabbing: Murder arrest after man killed

A man has been stabbed to death inside a property in north-east London .
Police were called to the address @ @ @ @ @ Clapton , at 23:30 GMT on Friday after reports of a `` disturbance '' .
@ @ @ @ @ wounded inside and was declared dead soon after .
Officers are working to contact his @ @ @ @ @ said .
A 27-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and @ @ @ @ @ else is currently being sought by officers over the death , the Metropolitan Police said @

The victim was found fatally wounded inside and was declared dead soon after. Officers are working to contact his next of kin, police said.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Man arrested abroad over Glasgow murder due in court

A man arrested abroad on a European arrest warrant in connection with a murder is expected to appear in court @ @ @ @ @ , 23 , died following an incident in the Castlemilk area of Glasgow on 8 @ @ @ @ @ 25-year-old , who was arrested in December , is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff @ @ @ @

The 25-year-old, who was arrested in December, is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Newry stabbing victim, 41, suffers 'life-changing injuries'

A man has been left with `` life-changing injuries '' after he was stabbed in a house in Newry , @ @ @ @ @ .
The 41-year-old was stabbed in the leg and has been taken to hospital where @ @ @ @ @ Police said they were alerted by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service to the incident on @ @ @ @ @ GMT .
Two men , aged 22 and 35 , have been arrested on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ in custody .
Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte said local people were shocked by the @ @ @ @ @ who had contacted me ( about it ) had actually been at the shop with @ @ @ @ @ `` To come out of the shop and see a load of policemen running up @ @ @ @ @ it was very traumatic for the two young children involved , I believe they 're @ @ @ @ @ of age . ''
She added that there was `` no place in our communities @ @ @ @ @ seems to be taking over at the minutes '' .

"To come out of the shop and see a load of policemen running up and down the street, it was very traumatic for the two young children involved, I believe they're only seven and eight years of age."


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Addiction: Heroin users 'need quicker prescriptions access'

Recovering heroin users need quicker access to prescription drugs to stop self-medication , researchers have said .
Researchers spoke to 60 users across Wales sourcing their own medication , including heroin substitutes , with many saying they were hard to get from their GP .
The Welsh Government said there had been `` sustained improvements in waiting times '' with aims for more improvement .
The team from the University of South Wales ( USW ) spoke to people who had previously and were currently using heroin , including some in prison , asking them how and why they self-medicated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who led the study , said it suggested access to heroin substitutes , such as methadone and buprenorphine , should be made `` quicker and easier '' to avoid self-medication with its increased risks of overdose .
`` There are waiting lists and we think it should be improved , so that no-one has to wait , '' she said .
`` They present for treatment , they 've got the courage to attend , let 's get them into treatment as quickly as possible . ''
Drug-related deaths reached a record high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the official figures , with 208 drug-misuse deaths in Wales in that time .
The latest available figures for Wales show that 91 % of people seeking help for substance misuse are put on some form of treatment within 20 working days of being referred .
However , it can take weeks or months for a patient to be put on heroin substitute drugs .
'You want help there and then' Tony Davies , 42 , a father-of-two from Newport , was addicted to heroin on and off for 19 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get clean there was sometimes a lag between him seeing a GP and being put on heroin replacement treatment .
`` When you 're motivated to give up and drug , not just heroin , you want help there and then , '' Mr Davies said .
`` For me , it was the waiting to go into treatment that always made me go , 'right , OK then , if I ca n't get in that quick , I 'll buy it myself ' .
`` So I 'd buy methadone on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'd run out , or I could n't get it , so I 'd go straight back to the heroin . ''
Mr Davies said he understood people would have little sympathy , but claimed detox was `` a horrible thing to go through '' .
Once he got a prescription , Mr Davies said he would turn to the streets or trick doctors if he needed more to get through withdrawal .
`` I 've lied to loads of doctors over the years , '' he said .
`` I 've told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've had my prescription stolen .
There 's loads of excuses .
They do cotton on eventually .
`` I 've even changed the number on prescriptions in the past so I 'm getting double the tablets .
You 'll try anything . ''
Mr Davies said he and other users he knew would also struggle to get medicines for other problems while they were in recovery .
`` You 'd go in for your mental health , and if you suffered from both they 'd normally say 'well , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , your mental health will improve ' .
`` But it 's not the way - a lot of people have mental health problems before the substances .
`` And that 's where the self-medicating comes in . ''
Mr Davies finally managed to kick the habit after he was jailed for an attempted robbery in 2016 - a `` two-second '' lapse in judgement he deeply regrets .
He now works at the substance misuse and mental health peer mentoring service Cyfle Cymru , and he said he is focused on `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Use Research Group , which helps advise the Welsh Government on policy , confirmed that many patients struggled to get prescriptions for other health problems , due to the `` stigma '' of their addiction .
The researchers said they found evidence of `` social supply groups '' among former and current users , sharing prescription drugs to `` help one another cope with the pains of withdrawal '' .
Josie Smith , head of substance misuse at Public Health Wales , called for quicker access to treatment for people trying to end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very good evidence that rapid access , including same-day access , to opioid substitution therapy reduces the harm for that individual and encourages engagement in treatment , '' she said .
The Welsh Government said it had maintained a £53m fund to tackle substance misuse , despite `` continued cuts to our overall budget by the UK government '' .
`` Since the launch our substance misuse strategy in 2008 , we have seen sustained improvements in waiting times for services and the priorities set out in our Substance Misuse Delivery Plan 2019-22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spokesperson said .

"For me, it was the waiting to go into treatment that always made me go, 'right, OK then, if I can't get in that quick, I'll buy it myself'.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Alfreton murder investigation: Man, 18, arrested

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found seriously hurt close to a @ @ @ @ @ called to reports that a man had been assaulted at about 22:40 GMT on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ Wingfield Road in Alfreton .
Officers said a 49-year-old man was found in a critical @ @ @ @ @ had died in hospital on Friday .
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Derbyshire Constabulary was called to reports that a man had been assaulted at about 22:40 GMT on Thursday near Alfreton Park, off Wingfield Road in Alfreton.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Grenfell Tower inquiry member Benita Mehra resigns

A newly-appointed Grenfell Tower fire inquiry panel member has resigned after she was linked to the charitable arm of a firm which supplied the block 's deadly cladding .
Benita Mehra said she recognised and respected the `` depth of feeling '' among some about her appointment .
Downing Street said it had accepted her resignation but maintained there was no conflict of interest .
It comes ahead of the second phase of the inquiry beginning on Monday .
Ms Mehri , an engineer , had been appointed to replace academic Prof Nabeel Hamdi as an expert panellist for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' families had raised concerns to the prime minister about her former role as a past president of the Women 's Engineering Society , which received funding from the Arconic Foundation for an apprentice conference .
Arconic supplied the cladding on the outside of the west London tower block , which caught fire on 14 June 2017 , claiming 72 lives .
Families had been threatening to boycott the opening of the second phase of the Grenfell inquiry .
The Grenfell United group said the resignation had helped to `` lift growing anxiety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it continued : `` The government should never have put families in this situation .
`` They failed to carry out basic checks and understand the importance and sensitivities around a fair and proper process . ''
Grenfell United said the government must now urgently find a new panellist to replace Ms Mehra `` to bring expertise on community relations to the inquiry '' , adding it `` does not need another technical expert '' .
In her resignation letter to the PM , Ms Mehra said : `` As you know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience and knowledge of the construction industry , of community engagement and of governance within housing management to contribute to the vital work of the inquiry in discovering how and why the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower happened . ''
However , she said it was apparent her former role as president of the Women 's Engineering Society had caused `` serious concern '' among a number of inquiry participants .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked Ms Mehra for her commitment and said he was `` grateful for her sensitivity to the work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - following the first phase of the public inquiry into the fire - found in October last year that the tower block 's cladding did not comply with building regulations and was the `` principal '' reason for the fire 's rapid and `` profoundly shocking '' spread .
Arconic said a `` confluence of unfortunate circumstances '' rather than the `` mere presence '' of the panels had caused the spread of the fire .
It has said that the grant was made by its charitable arm , the Arconic Foundation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managed foundation '' .
On Monday , the inquiry will switch from focusing on the night of the fire to the refurbishment of the building and its role in the blaze , as well as issues surrounding building regulations .

In her resignation letter to the PM, Ms Mehra said: "As you know, I had hoped to draw on my experience and knowledge of the construction industry, of community engagement and of governance within housing management to contribute to the vital work of the inquiry in discovering how and why the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower happened."


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Royal Marine dies after training incident in Cornwall

A Royal Marine who was injured in a training incident earlier this week has died .
The Marine was part @ @ @ @ @ been practising an assault from a landing craft on Tregantle beach , Cornwall .
The @ @ @ @ @ kit and had `` gone under water '' during the exercise on Tuesday evening .
@ @ @ @ @ `` thoughts and sympathies '' were with the recruit 's family and friends .
It @ @ @ @ @ investigation .
South Western Ambulance Service said on Thursday it had been called to the @ @ @ @ @ after 22:00 GMT on Tuesday .
`` The caller reported to us that a person @ @ @ @ @ sent land , air and other specialist paramedics to attend the incident , '' a @ @ @ @ @ treated a male patient at the scene and he was conveyed by air ambulance to @ @ @ @ @ . ''

"The caller reported to us that a person had gone underwater. We sent land, air and other specialist paramedics to attend the incident," a spokesman said.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--China coronavirus: UK tests come back negative

Tests in the UK on 31 people for the new strain of coronavirus have come back negative , the government has said .
`` There are currently no confirmed cases in the UK or of UK citizens abroad , and the risk to the public is low , '' the Department of Health said .
It came after the Chief Medical Officer for England said there was a `` fair chance '' the UK would see a case .
The coronavirus has killed at least 41 people and infected 1,300 since its discovery in the Chinese city of Wuhan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the risk to the public `` remains low '' .
In its daily update on Saturday , the Department of Health added : `` The government is monitoring the situation closely and will continue to work with the World Health Organization ( WHO ) and international community . ''
It was announced on Friday that 14 completed tests had come back negative for the new strain .
Officials are trying to trace around 2,000 people who have flown in to the UK from Wuhan in the past fortnight .
The virus , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread to 10 countries outside of China , including France , the US and Australia .
In China , travel restrictions have already hit several affected cities and President Xi Jinping has warned the spread of the virus is `` accelerating '' .
What should you do if you think you have the virus ?
Public Health England is advising anyone who has been to Wuhan within the past 14 days and has developed respiratory symptoms to phone NHS 111 .
Those symptoms include a cough , a sneeze , shortness of breath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are concerned should phone ahead before going to any medical facility and mention their recent travel to the city .
PHE also advises anyone travelling to China to maintain good hand , respiratory and personal hygiene , and avoid visiting animal and bird markets or people who are ill with respiratory symptoms .
The agency is currently not advising people to wear face masks .
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Tests in the UK on 31 people for the new strain of coronavirus have come back negative, the government has said.
"There are currently no confirmed cases in the UK or of UK citizens abroad, and the risk to the public is low," the Department of Health said.
It came after the Chief Medical Officer for England said there was a "fair chance" the UK would see a case.
The coronavirus has killed at least 41 people and infected 1,300 since its discovery in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Friday the risk to the public "remains low".
In its daily update on Saturday, the Department of Health added: "The government is monitoring the situation closely and will continue to work with the World Health Organization (WHO) and international community."
It was announced on Friday that 14 completed tests had come back negative for the new strain.
Officials are trying to trace around 2,000 people who have flown in to the UK from Wuhan in the past fortnight.
The virus, which is new to science, has now spread to 10 countries outside of China, including France, the US and Australia.
In China, travel restrictions have already hit several affected cities and President Xi Jinping has warned the spread of the virus is "accelerating".
What should you do if you think you have the virus?
Public Health England is advising anyone who has been to Wuhan within the past 14 days and has developed respiratory symptoms to phone NHS 111.
Those symptoms include a cough, a sneeze, shortness of breath, or a fever.
People who are concerned should phone ahead before going to any medical facility and mention their recent travel to the city.
PHE also advises anyone travelling to China to maintain good hand, respiratory and personal hygiene, and avoid visiting animal and bird markets or people who are ill with respiratory symptoms.
The agency is currently not advising people to wear face masks.
Learn more about the new virus


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Maximus: Street cat death prompts 'little soldier' tributes

Tributes have been paid to a street cat described as a `` little soldier '' who died after attracting worldwide support .
Maximus was rescued by Stray Cat Rescue Team West Midlands ( SCRT ) in November after spending a decade on the streets .
He had an immunodeficiency virus similar to HIV and claws so long he could not walk , which prompted global donations and offers of care .
The rescue team said he was `` the most amazing cat to ever grace this earth . ''
The feline was rescued by the voluntary group in Great Barr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his care and thousands of gifts of treats and toys from across the globe .
He was given antibiotics and steroids having spent days at the White Cross vets in Wolverhampton .
But he suffered breathing difficulties and died on Friday night .
`` We lost the funniest , strongest , most amazing cat to ever grace this earth , '' SCRT posted on their Facebook page .
`` His breathing was n't right , he was on oxygen and myself , Jade , Julie , Vet nurses Jo and Sioned held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was time to leave us .
`` He had no fight left and his breathing had totally changed .
Medically , there was no sign of anything wrong .
There was n't a stone left unturned in Maximus 's treatment .
Everything that could have been done , was done . ''
Maximus was nicknamed `` Mr Nosey '' due to his inquisitive nature .
Staff at the rescue and rehome centres want Maximus 's case to make more people aware of stray cats .
`` If you see a stray cat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walk by and think someone else will help .
Think of Max , think of his amazing , funny , nosey , hilariously loving character , and help save a life , '' the post said .
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bbcuk--2020-01-25--Madonna Madame X tour: Star cancels first London show

Madonna has said she is `` deeply sorry '' for cancelling the first London show of her Madame X world tour .
The star had been due to begin a run of 15 dates at the London Palladium from this Monday .
In a statement , the singer said she had been `` plagued '' by injuries since the beginning of the tour and was told by doctors to `` rest for a few days '' .
She added that refunds would be given to those who had bought tickets for Monday 's performance .
Madonna 's Wednesday show will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am deeply sorry that I have to cancel my concert scheduled for Monday 27 January in London , '' she said .
`` Under doctors ' guidance I have been told to rest for a few days .
`` As you all know I have injuries that have plagued me since the beginning of the tour but I must always listen to my body and put my health first .
`` The last thing I want to do is disappoint my fans or compromise the integrity of my show .
So I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
'How an injured Madame X warms up' It comes after Madonna cancelled dates in Lisbon , Portugal last week due to injury .
`` Sorry I had to cancel tonight , '' the 61-year-old wrote on Instagram at the time , `` but I must listen to my body and rest ! ''
She has not revealed the nature of the injury , but told an audience in San Francisco she was suffering from a `` torn ligament '' and `` a bad knee '' in November .
In a video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was shown wearing knee supports while rehearsing for an earlier show in Lisbon .
`` How an injured Madame X warms up for a show , '' she wrote in the caption .
`` Very carefully . ''
Fans spoke of their disappointment on social media after the cancellation was confirmed .
`` I 'm so gutted and upset , '' one wrote .
`` We 've train and accommodation booked ! ''
`` Expecting a present from you after this kerfuffle , '' another said , before adding : `` Get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dates at the London Palladium next month were still available for purchase through Ticketmaster 's website on Saturday .
Madonna 's previous tours include her 1990 Blonde Ambition show , 2004 's Re-Invention , and Rebel Heart between 2015 and 2016 .
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bbcuk--2020-01-25--Sir David Attenborough says fixed-term parliaments lead to lack of climate focus

The UK 's fixed-term parliaments could see politicians failing to prioritise climate change , veteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough has suggested .
He told the first citizens ' assembly on climate having a five-year government leads to a lack of long-term planning .
The 110-strong assembly in Birmingham will meet over four weekends to examine options for how the UK can meet its greenhouse gas emission targets .
Sir David said he was `` extremely grateful '' to those taking part .
It is hoped their recommendations - to be published in April - will help inform Parliament and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emissions .
Sir David said one of the problems with Parliament having a fixed length of five years is that the effects of climate change may only be felt much later .
`` It is very difficult to persuade politicians that they should give money and time and attention and worry about an issue which is not going to come to a climax - and people wo n't know if it is successful or not successful - for 10 years hence , 15 years hence , '' he said .
• 'We 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year' He told the group : `` So the fact you are here is extremely important because it shows you can put pressure on your members of Parliament to take this issue seriously . ''
`` I believe that the question we are facing is of the upmost importance , '' he added .
The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 requires an election be held every five years , unless two-thirds of MPs vote for an early poll .
What is the citizens ' assembly ?
The citizens ' assembly , commissioned by six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to examine how the UK meets its legal target to cut greenhouse gases to zero overall by 2050 .
The 110 members of the assembly will learn from experts about climate change , and discuss and make informed decisions on options for meeting the net zero goal during sessions in Birmingham .
They have been drawn from more than 1,800 people who responded to 30,000 invitations sent out to UK households selected at random and are representative of the UK population in age , gender , ethnicity , education and where they live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country in terms of how concerned they are about climate change .
Three of the group said they were not at all concerned , 16 not very concerned , 36 fairly concerned , 54 very concerned , and one did not know , organisers said .
Business , trade union , faith , farming and environmental leaders have given their backing to the citizens ' assembly .
The £520,000 scheme has been funded through £120,000 from Parliament 's select committees ' research budgets and two philanthropic foundations .

"It is very difficult to persuade politicians that they should give money and time and attention and worry about an issue which is not going to come to a climax - and people won't know if it is successful or not successful - for 10 years hence, 15 years hence," he said.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Jordan Sinnott: Murder inquiry after Matlock Town footballer dies on night out

A non-league footballer has died after being attacked during a night out , police have said .
Jordan Sinnott , who was playing on loan at Matlock Town , was found unconscious in Market Place , Retford , Nottinghamshire , at about 02:00 GMT .
Police have launched a murder investigation after the 25-year-old midfielder was discovered after `` two large-scale disturbances '' in the town .
He sustained a fractured skull and died in hospital .
A man has been arrested .
The 27-year-old remains in police custody and was earlier being questioned on suspicion of causing grievous bodily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Mr Sinnott 's death is a sad and significant development in this investigation .
`` Our investigative team 's focus will remain on identifying those responsible and bringing them to justice . ''
On Saturday , Matlock Town , who play in the Northern Premier League , said players found out about Sinnott 's condition when they arrived for their match against Mickleover Sports and `` agreed it should be postponed to a future date '' .
The club issued a statement after he died , which said : `` His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his bedside and we send our sincere condolences to them all at this very sad time . ''
They tweeted : `` You were n't just a footballer , you were our friend and brother .
You gave us incredible memories and scored your first career hat-trick in your final game for the club .
Rest easy Jordan , we love , miss and will never forget you . ''
Sinnott had joined Matlock on loan from National League North side Alfreton Town , who also issued a statement in which they described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and an exceptional talent '' .
Others have paid tribute on social media : • Latest news and stories from the East Midlands Police said officers had attended a `` large-scale fight '' between eight men and women at the Dominie Cross pub car park in Grove Street at about 23:25 GMT on Friday .
Sinnott was found a couple of hours later following another `` large-scale disturbance '' , police said .
`` Officers were later called to assist ambulance crews who were attempting to treat Sinnott after he was found unconscious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subsequent incident , '' Nottinghamshire Police said later .
Police said a 27-year old man suffered a suspected broken nose and a 44-year old man was left with a suspected broken jaw .
Det Insp Wilson said : `` We are appealing to anyone who was in Retford town centre late last night and in the early hours of this morning to come forward .
`` This incident happened at a very busy time and we believe there are still a number of witnesses who have still not yet come forward who may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man came to lose his life so tragically . ''
Sinnott , from Bradford , is the son of former footballer Lee Sinnott .
He started his career as a youth player at Huddersfield Town , for whom he made five appearances between 2013 and 2014 , before joining non-league Altrincham .
After a spell at Halifax , he went on to play again in the Football League , joining League Two Chesterfield for the 2017-18 season .
Earlier this month he scored the first hat-trick of his career during a game against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .
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bbcuk--2020-01-25--Brexit: US 'wants to reach trade deal with UK this year'

The US wants to agree a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK this year , the country 's treasury secretary has said .
After meeting Chancellor Sajid Javid in London , Steve Mnuchin said he believed the UK could negotiate trade deals with the US and EU at the same time .
`` I 'm quite optimistic , '' he told a Chatham House think tank event .
After Brexit happens on 31 January , the UK will be free to negotiate and sign new trade deals with countries with no existing EU deals - like the US .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also be negotiating a free trade deal with the EU to ensure that UK goods are not subject to tariffs and other trade barriers once the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December .
• Is the UK toughening its stance with the US ?
Mr Mnuchin , who met Mr Javid for breakfast on Saturday morning and posted an image of them on Instagram , said the US was `` prepared to dedicate a lot of resources '' to securing a trade deal with the UK this year .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - your goal - is trying to get both of these trade agreements done this year .
And I think from a US standpoint we are prepared to dedicate a lot of resources .
`` If the UK and US have very similar economies with a big focus on services , and I think this will be a very important relationship . ''
Mr Mnuchin added President Donald Trump had previously said the UK would `` be at the top of the list '' for a deal .
He also reiterated the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the revenues of big tech firms , calling it `` discriminatory '' .
He told the audience at Chatham House it was `` not appropriate '' and has `` violations to our tax treaties and other issues '' .
`` So , we 're working through that and I think we have a good outcome of trying to give some room now in 2020 to continue these discussions . ''
Mr Javid intends to introduce a 2 % levy on the revenues of search engines , social media platforms and online marketplaces which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has said the digital services tax will only be a temporary measure until an international agreement is in place on how to deal with online giants such as Google and Facebook .
Earlier this week , Mr Mnuchin threatened new tariffs on UK carmakers after the chancellor defied US pressure to cancel the tax .
The issue of whether Chinese telecoms giant Huawei should have a role in the UK 's 5G network was also raised .
The US recently warned the British government it `` would be madness '' to use Huawei @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A decision is expected imminently on whether to allow Huawei to supply some `` non-core '' parts for the UK network .
Mr Mnuchin said `` active discussions '' about that were ongoing with UK government and others .
He also said his criticisms of climate activist Greta Thunberg earlier this week had been meant as a `` joke '' .

He said: "We've said that our goal - your goal - is trying to get both of these trade agreements done this year. And I think from a US standpoint we are prepared to dedicate a lot of resources.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Harry and Meghan: Hagan Homes apologises over housing ads

A house building firm that used images of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a bid to sell new homes has apologised over its advertising campaign .
Hagan Homes , one of Northern Ireland 's biggest property developers , said its houses `` fit for part-time royalty ' ads were meant to be `` light-hearted '' .
It did not have the couple 's permission and has been told to remove the ads .
The firm said it had not intended to cause any offence and it has offered to make a £10,000 donation to charity .
On Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the duke and duchess were to take `` action '' over the advertising campaign .
The adverts , which appeared on Belfast billboards and on social media , featured photos of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with worried expressions .
`` Buying a new home can be rather stressful , '' one of the adverts stated .
It followed an announcement from the couple earlier in January in which they said they intended to `` step back '' from royal duties and become `` financially independent '' .
It was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £2.4m of public funds spent on the refurbishment of their UK home , Frogmore Cottage .
In a statement on Saturday the founder and chairman of Hagan Homes , James Hagan , said the firm was in the process of removing all the adverts .
`` We have been in contact with representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and taken action to remove the social media posts and billboard advertising , '' Mr Hagan said .
`` The 'Hagan Homes Fit For Part-time Royalty ' campaign was intended to reflect Northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenging situation .
• Who pays for Harry and Meghan ?
`` Many young people struggle with the complexities of buying a new home and we were keen to emphasise that support is available in such circumstances . ''
He added : `` It was not our intention to cause any offence and we sincerely apologise if any has been taken .
`` We believe Harry and Meghan are strong role models for all young people who are trying to find their own path in life and in recognition of this Hagan Homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £10,000 to a charity of Harry and Meghan 's choice . ''
A spokeswoman for Hagan Homes confirmed to BBC News NI that the firm received an email from the couple 's representatives , requesting the adverts be taken down .
She said the email referred to rules from the Committees of Advertising Practice ( CAP ) .
The rules makes specific mention of the Royal Family , saying its members `` should not normally be shown or mentioned in a marketing communication without their prior permission '' .
Hagan Homes , based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already deleted its social media adverts and said its billboard adverts will be be `` taken down by close of play '' on Monday 27 January 2020 .

"We believe Harry and Meghan are strong role models for all young people who are trying to find their own path in life and in recognition of this Hagan Homes is keen to make a donation of £10,000 to a charity of Harry and Meghan's choice."


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Oxford professor given protection following threats from trans activists

An Oxford professor given protection after alleged threats from transgender rights activists says she did not want to `` wait and see if I 'd get hit in the face '' before taking action .
Selina Todd , modern history professor at St Hilda 's College , said members of staff accompanied her to lectures after learning of threats on social media .
Prof Todd has now warned against shutting down debates .
The University of Oxford said it did not comment on individual arrangements .
The academic told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme she felt `` vulnerable '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and students .
Prof Todd said the threats come from some campaigners who believe her views on the need to protect women 's spaces , such as single-sex refuges , from people who self-identify as women but are anatomically male are unacceptable .
The academic said that she has witnessed `` quite antagonistic '' and `` quite confrontational '' protests outside women 's rights meetings she has spoken at in the past .
But she insisted that discussions about women 's rights should not be silenced .
`` It 's always the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conflict with those of other equally legitimate groups , '' she said .
• Is free speech under threat in universities ?
But she added that in a democratic state an open debate on how to accommodate the needs of all legitimate groups within a society was needed .
`` In the world today democracy is under threat and therefore we all have to defend the right of people to have freedom of speech and freedom of debate , '' she said .
She later tweeted to say that `` on the basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could get , we decided not to wait and see if I 'd get hit in the face '' before introducing security measures .
The story was first reported this week in the Daily Telegraph .
Prof Todd told the paper that two students had warned her they had seen threats made against her on email networks they were a part of .
The university , she said , carried out its own investigation and found there was enough evidence to provide her with protection .
The two male staff members providing protection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to `` diffuse '' any potential action that might take place , she said .
Prof Todd said universities were not a place for bigotry , but somewhere to have a `` respectful , democratic debate '' that was `` evidence-based '' .
She continued : `` This might sound like a storm in a teacup and something that 's just about student activists but students become graduates and Oxford students tend to become graduates who go into things like politics , the media or the civil service .
`` So if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to run a society we should all be worried . ''
The University of Oxford said it did not comment on individual cases , but added in a statement : `` When staff raise concerns with us , the university will always review the circumstances and offer appropriate support to ensure their safety and their freedom of expression . ''

She later tweeted to say that "on the basis of limited info me and my employer could get, we decided not to wait and see if I'd get hit in the face" before introducing security measures.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Father and 10-year-old daughter die in Hull house blaze

A man and his 10-year-old daughter have died in a fire at a terraced house on the outskirts of Hull .
Crews were called to Wensley Avenue , just off Cottingham Road , Cottingham , shortly before 08:00 GMT and battled to rescue them from the building .
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his daughter was taken to hospital but died later .
Humberside Police said fire investigators were working to establish the cause of the blaze .
The father and daughter were the only people in the property at the time , the fire service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adult male , and what we now know is his 10-year-old daughter , and tragically both lives were lost to the fire , '' Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said .
`` We have got fire investigation officers there who will be working tirelessly throughout today . ''
Neighbour Carl Goodfellow said he saw smoke coming from the building and tried to rescue those inside .
`` We tried to break the door down , but them composite doors are a bit strong , '' he said .
`` I was banging on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letterbox .
`` I was banging on the window to try and get some attention , but there was nothing .
`` We did try to alert him , but there was no response . ''
Another neighbour Phillip Darwick said he saw a police car go by and came out to see what was happening .
He said : `` When I looked down [ the street ] I could see a load of action and smoke billowing out .
`` We 've lived here a lot of years and so have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
`` It 's quite shocking , you never think - it 's a cliché - but you never think it 's going to happen do you ?
`` It 's shaken me and my wife up , it 's quite sad really . ''
Talking about the attempts by other neighbours to alert the people in the house about the fire Mr Darwick added : '' When I came out all I saw was a load of smoke come flying out of the window and it looked like it was coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This event has turned out to be tragic in the loss of two lives in a house fire , '' Steve Duffield from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said .
`` We worked tirelessly with emergency service colleagues to do everything we could .
`` We sent breathing apparatus crews into the property immediately to attempt to rescue [ people ] but tragically it was too late for the individuals and we 're reporting a loss of two lives in this event .
`` It 's a tragic event in any circumstance .
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"When I came out all I saw was a load of smoke come flying out of the window and it looked like it was coming out of the roof."


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Man charged with Crawley Down double murder

A man has been charged with murdering two women who were found dead in a West Sussex village .
Sandy @ @ @ @ @ Amy Appleton , 32 , were found dead outside a house in Crawley Down on @ @ @ @ @ , 37 , of Hazel Way , Crawley Down , is accused of killing both @ @ @ @ @ two counts of murder .
He will appear before Crawley Magistrates ' Court on Monday @ @ @ @ @ Police said .

Daniel Appleton, 37, of Hazel Way, Crawley Down, is accused of killing both women and is charged with two counts of murder.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Wales a haven for wildlife - but for how long?

From slugs to spiders and bees to bottlenose dolphins - Wales is proving a haven for many species .
Its varied landscape and mild climate make Wales among Europe 's `` best wildlife-watching secrets '' , according to the Wildlife Trust .
Those secrets include a spider only found in Welsh caves , a fly unique to a north Wales river and a flesh-eating slug first found in a Cardiff garden .
However one in six species of wildlife , plants and fungi remain endangered .
Here we look at creatures who only call the green , green grass of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's major success stories and the efforts to save those in danger of disappearing altogether .
Deep within two caves in south Wales lurks Britain 's only `` true troglobitic spider '' .
With its reduced eyes , pallid colour and elongated legs , it is only found in the UK within the Lesser Garth , near Cardiff , and Ogof-y-Ci , near Merthyr Tydfil .
However it is not alone .
Wales is the only British location for several spiders , while one is named after Gower in Swansea ( baryphyma gowerense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
More new species continue to be discovered in Wales - in Maesteg ( theridion hannonine ) in 2007 , and Swansea ( trogloneta granulum ) as recently as 2012 .
`` For its size , Wales has a remarkable diversity of spider fauna with almost five times as many species per unit area as England , '' said Richard Gallon , of the British Arachnological Society .
`` That richness has been catalogued ever since John Blackwall , the `` father of British arachnology '' , first published his studies in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' If spiders lurking in caves sound creepy , then how about the flesh-eating ghost slug ?
Unknown to science , the mysterious worm-eater was discovered by a Cardiff gardener in 2007 .
It has no eyes and lives underground and , unlike most slugs , it is carnivorous .
It kills earthworms at night with powerful , blade-like teeth , sucking them in like spaghetti .
Although similar species exist in eastern Europe , the Welsh example was classified as a wholly new species and given the name 'ysbryda ' , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name seemed appropriate for this spooky , nocturnal hunter and indicates where it was first found , '' said Ben Rowson , a biologist at National Museum Cardiff , who first studied the slug .
`` We think this was the first time a Welsh word was used in an animal 's scientific name . ''
One of Europe 's rarest slugs is also a native of Wales .
The glutinous snail ( Myxas glutinosa ) , which has declined in Europe and disappeared almost entirely in Britain , can now only be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extinct in England , this is now one of the UK 's rarest bees and is only found in two locations ... both on the Llyn Peninsula , Gwynedd .
These solitary bees are named for their habit of using mud or other `` masonry '' products to make their nests and are limited to coastal locations .
Sadly it is now facing extinction due to the loss of the UK 's wild grassland .
The River Dee in Flintshire boasts the last remaining population of this critically endangered fly in western Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was only discovered by accident and is now a priority species on the UK Biodiversity Action Plan ( BAP ) .
`` The Environment Agency , as it was then known , were carrying out regular sampling of the river when they stumbled across this stonefly , '' said Clare Dinham , of conservation charity Buglife .
`` It was very exciting but unfortunately it is increasingly rare due to water pollution . ''
March and April are the best times to try and catch a glimpse .
The Preseli mountains in Pembrokeshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK of the southern damselfly while Ceredigion is one of only two confirmed places in Britain you can see the barred green colonel soldierfly .
It 's easy to see why this little gem is known as the 'rainbow leaf beetle ' .
About the size of a ladybird , what this tiny , thyme-eating creature lacks in stature , it makes up for in dazzling colour .
But despite its bright colours , you will be lucky to spot one .
There are thought to be only 1,000 adults remaining - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a handful of spots around Snowdonia .
In 2015 , one of Britain 's largest beetles - the striking blue ground beetle - was discovered in Wales for the first time in woodland near Skewen , Neath Port Talbot .
For such a small place , Wales has an abundance of wildlife on offer with an estimated 50,000 terrestrial species .
Now many of the most beautiful , endangered and charismatic creatures are thriving .
This majestic bird was pushed to the edge of extinction in the UK leaving only a few pairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now it patrols the skies throughout Wales and beyond .
They can be seen performing amazing aerial acrobatics at dedicated feeding centres such as Bwlch Nant yr Arian visitor centre , near Aberystwyth , and Gigrin Farm in Powys , where wild kites are now seen every day of the year .
Wales is home to some of the world 's most celebrated Ospreys , which can be seen at Montgomeryshire 's Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve .
Common cranes , after an absence of around 400 years due to the fact they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are once again nesting on the Gwent Levels .
Bullied out by greys , red squirrels are now found in broadleaved woodland on Anglesey and at sites next to the Menai Strait , though spotting them takes patience .
Some of the best places to try to see these enchanting little animals are at Pentraeth and Newborough Forests or Clocaenog Forest in Denbighshire .
The Twyi Forest in Carmarthenshire is also home to smaller colonies .
Wales is one of the last strongholds in the UK and Europe for these tiny mammals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped a recent increase in numbers in Wales , according to the Bat Conservation Trust .
The size of a plum , it is able , unlike other bats , to wrap its wings completely around its body while at rest .
One of the best places to view them is St Fagans Museum of Welsh Life , where they return every summer to breed .
Who does n't love dolphins and New Quay , Ceredigion , is one of the best places in Europe to see them .
This is because Cardigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ populations .
The bay also boasts an abundance of Atlantic grey seals , which can also be found is large numbers in north Wales on Bardsey Island and the Anglesey coast .
The largest population of this sea bird in the world resides on Skomer and Skokholm islands , off the Pembrokeshire coast .
After wintering in Brazil and Argentina , an estimated 45,000 breeding pairs fly 14,000 miles every year to spend their summer holidays in Wales .
On every bird-watchers 'to-do-list ' , the islands also boast spectacular colonies of puffins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has its own unique vole .
So what is the future ?
At first it looks bleak , but efforts are being made to save and re-introduce rare and once-extinct creatures .
Wolves , brown bears , wild boar and lynx once inhabited Wales but have been lost over the centuries .
And the problem is getting worse .
The loss of habitat and climate change are the biggest reasons why one in six species of wildlife , plants and fungi is now at risk of disappearing from Wales , according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is a global ecological crisis and Wales is one of the world 's most nature depleted countries in the world , '' said James Byrne , living landscapes manager for Wildlife Trusts Wales .
• Five British animals you did n't know are endangered • Battle to save 'slimy ' as well as 'cute ' creatures • Hundreds of species in Wales under threat '' None of our ecosystems show signs of resilience and there has been a 56 % decline in wildlife , with severely depleted populations of birds , insects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There was a 54 % reduction in wild birds in the UK .
This has created an 'empty landscape syndrome ' where we may have habitats , but no animals to occupy them . ''
Schemes are underway to re-introduce rare and once-extinct mammals .
About 40 % of the UK 's polecats are in Wales while volunteer groups are rebuilding habitats to save reptiles and amphibians such as adders , lizards and great crested newts .
The latest conservation effort could see beavers - now extinct in Wales - returned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The river would be perfect for beavers because it has a range of different habitats with wooded valleys , bogs and an estuary , '' said Alicia Leow-Dyke , of the Welsh Beaver Project .
`` We would closely monitor their effect on the environment but evidence in Europe shows that beavers benefit other wildlife with the dams they build . ''

The Preseli mountains in Pembrokeshire hosts one of the largest concentrations in the UK of the southern damselfly while Ceredigion is one of only two confirmed places in Britain you can see the barred green colonel soldierfly.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Goodies fans choose Kung Fu Kapers as favourite episode

Fans asked to vote for their favourite episode from surreal 1970s TV series The Goodies have made their choice .
The sketch Kung Fu Kapers was announced as the winner at Bristol 's Slapstick Festival , which is celebrating the show 's 50th anniversary .
Chris Daniels , from the Festival , said he was delighted fans had picked `` such a creative and innovative episode '' .
The show starred Graeme Garden , Bill Oddie and Tim Brooke-Taylor , collectively known as The Goodies .
The festival has brought the three men together for a special reunion at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday , where the winning episode will also be screened .
Mr Daniels said there had been a `` brilliant response '' to the poll , with more than 600 people responding online .
`` In terms of 'favourite episode of all time ' , I was surprised about Kung Fu Kapers because I thought Kitten Kong would be the top choice , purely because it 's the best known image associated with the Goodies .
`` I do remember Kung Fu Kapers [ transmitted in March 1975 ] - it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember seeing it as a child - as a kid , I just loved it .
`` It 's the silliness and the stupidity of it that I loved - grown men , dressed up and hitting each other with giant sausages , '' Mr Daniels said .
Goodie Graeme Garden said he had also expected Kitten Kong to win `` as that 's the one people seem to remember '' .
`` However , our voters seem to have been a discerning lot , and have carefully considered their decision , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fu Kapers ] is a worthy winner - some nice set-pieces , a bit of parody , and one or two gags that were very much of their time .
`` Filming the fight sequences , I do n't think any of us got hurt , which was miraculous .
`` My abiding memory is falling headfirst into a vat of gunge , live in front of the studio audience - not much chance of a retake if it went wrong . ''
Chris Daniels said the Goodies ' humour `` still resonates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a perennial type of humour that crosses generations , '' he said .
`` Whether it 's Tom and Jerry or Charlie Chaplin or The Goodies , audiences still engage with the best visual comedy and humour - and The Goodies did it so well . ''

"In terms of 'favourite episode of all time', I was surprised about Kung Fu Kapers because I thought Kitten Kong would be the top choice, purely because it's the best known image associated with the Goodies.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Retired tailor makes Burns Night waistcoats in his care home

A 96-year-old retired tailor is making waistcoats for Burns Night in his care home .
Elwyn Jones has raised £1,400 @ @ @ @ @ than 50 of the garments for the celebration of Scotland ’ s national bard .
@ @ @ @ @ in York , was stationed in Orkney for a period during World War Two .
@ @ @ @ @ is good for his physical and mental health .
Mr Jones has also started making @ @ @ @ @ .

A 96-year-old retired tailor is making waistcoats for Burns Night in his care home.
Elwyn Gwynne Hughes has raised £1,400 for charity by making more than 50 of the garments for the celebration of Scotland’s national bard.
Mr Hughes, who lives in York, was stationed in Orkney for a period during World War Two.
He says that keeping active is good for his physical and mental health.
Mr Hughes has also started making special skirts for Burns Night.
Original interview: Emma Trim/BBC Radio York


bbcuk--2020-01-26--The Papers: Britons in virus airlift and HS2 cost fury

`` Airlift to save Britons trapped by virus '' is the Mail on Sunday 's dramatic take on government plans @ @ @ @ @ Britons from Wuhan , the Chinese city where the deadly new coronavirus was first seen @ @ @ @ @ would leave Britons in Wuhan in a bid to contain the virus , the government @ @ @ @ @ the paper says , after concluding keeping their citizens there could be a `` death @ @ @

One unnamed source claims that a move to Manchester would offer a "much more in-depth coverage of life in that part of the country", although another insider says it would send out "entirely the wrong signal" if the BBC went ahead with the change - only for Mr Robinson or any other presenter to spend their time "interviewing people in London on the phone".


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Harry Dunn suspect 'needs to return' - PM tells Trump

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told US President Donald Trump of `` the need '' for the suspect in the Harry Dunn case to return to the UK , No 10 has said .
In a telephone conversation with the president the prime minister spoke of `` the need to secure justice for Harry 's family '' , following the fatal crash .
It comes after the US rejected the UK 's extradition request for Anne Sacoolas .
She was driving a car that was in collision with Mr Dunn 's motorcycle near RAF Croughton in 2019 .
Downing Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again in a phone call with the president on Friday .
`` The Prime Minister raised the tragic case of Harry Dunn , and the need to secure justice for Harry 's family , '' a spokesman said .
`` He reiterated the need for the individual involved to return to the UK . ''
Ms Sacoolas , 42 , claimed diplomatic immunity following the crash in August and was able to return home to the US .
The crash happened outside the Northamptonshire RAF base where Mrs Sacoolas 's husband Jonathan worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to be charged with causing death by dangerous driving but Mr Johnson has previously said the chance of her ever returning to the UK is very low .
Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom met Mr Dunn 's family on Friday , the day after she had informed them of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo 's decision to refuse the extradition request .

Ms Sacoolas is to be charged with causing death by dangerous driving but Mr Johnson has previously said the chance of her ever returning to the UK is very low.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Investigation launched into OAP's death in Edinburgh

An investigation has been launched following the death of a 79-year-old woman in Edinburgh .
Police Scotland said the pensioner died following reports of a disturbance at a property in Restalrig Circus at about 18:50 on Friday .
She died in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary later that night .
Police said her death was being treated as unexplained .
Detectives want to speak to a man who was seen near the address at the time , or anyone with information .
The man was described as being white , aged between 20 and 30 , about 5ft 6in tall with combed-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scottish accent and was wearing dark clothing with a top which possibly had white sleeves .
Ch Insp David Happs , local area commander , said : `` Our inquiries into this incident are at an early stage and ongoing .
The local community will see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days .
`` Our thoughts at this time are with the family and friends of the woman who has died and specialist officers are providing her next of kin with the necessary support . ''
Anyone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday evening , or anyone who recognises the description of the man should contact police .

"Our thoughts at this time are with the family and friends of the woman who has died and specialist officers are providing her next of kin with the necessary support."


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Newry stabbing: Man charged with attempted murder

A 35-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in a house in Newry , County Down , on Friday .
A 41-year-old man was stabbed in the leg and was taken to hospital for surgery .
A 22-year-old man who was also arrested has been released without charge .
Police earlier described the incident as `` a savage attack '' and said the victim has been left with `` life-changing injuries '' .
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service alerted police to the incident on Talbot Street at about 22:35 GMT .
Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had happened .
`` The lady who had contacted me ( about it ) had actually been at the shop with her two young grandchildren .
`` To come out of the shop and see a load of policemen running up and down the street , it was very traumatic for the two young children involved , I believe they 're only seven and eight years of age . ''
She added that there was `` no place in our communities for this knife culture which seems to be taking over at the @ @ @

"To come out of the shop and see a load of policemen running up and down the street, it was very traumatic for the two young children involved, I believe they're only seven and eight years of age."


bbcuk--2020-01-26--Young farmers losing route into industry, says Plaid Cymru

Young farmers are losing one of their few routes into the industry , Plaid Cymru has warned .
Land held by local authorities has reduced by 10 % in eight years , analysis of Welsh Government figures shows .
For more than a century , councils have rented agricultural land to new and young farmers , which provides a `` step on the ladder '' .
Councils said they face `` acute financial pressures '' and the low-price sales are only a `` last resort '' .
Plaid Cymru assembly member Llyr Gruffydd said rural communities would be left with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue at the same rate .
`` This is one of the very few routes that young people and new farmers have into the industry , '' he said .
Council farms are agricultural units owned by local authorities which are rented out to farmers .
They have been a way for young people to enter the farming industry since 1908 to address a decline in the number of farms .
The farms are supported by law , for example the Agriculture Act states local authorities should `` make it their general aim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ farmers on their own account by letting holdings '' .
Official figures say there are now just 963 local authority farms - 430 with houses or buildings - in Wales .
Denbighshire , Flintshire , Anglesey , Merthyr Tydfil , Monmouthshire , Powys and Wrexham sold 184 hectares between them in 2016-17 , which raised £4.2m .
Trecadwgan Farm , near Solva , was put up for public auction last year by Pembrokeshire council and since then locals have raised tens of thousands of pounds to bid for it and make it a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buchanan wants to avoid `` ending the life of a farm that has been there for 800 years '' .
`` The vision for Trecadwgan farm that we have put forward is something that will create employment and offer scope for wellbeing within the community , '' she said .
Phil Dancer , 32 , is a first generation sheep famer who recently secured a 12-year tenancy on a council farm outside Machynlleth , Powys .
`` When we came for the viewing day [ at my farm ] , there must have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walking about the place , '' he said .
`` I consider myself very lucky to have had it and to be able to stay in the area , which means a lot to me .
`` It 's a big difference for me now .
I have the security of 12 years .
I can invest a bit into the ground , which will in turn improve my livestock .
`` At the end of the day it 's a step on the ladder and my plan is to move up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step easier hopefully . ''
A Welsh Local Government Association ( WLGA ) spokesperson said : `` Inevitably in the face of acute financial pressures , councils have had to consider selling off some of their farms and some have indeed done so .
`` However , this is a last resort and local authorities are trying to hold the line , recognising their long term benefits.
`` The WLGA said a rural forum , made up of nine local authorities , is working to develop a 'rural deal ' to `` complement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deals '' .
Local authority farms are an `` important asset '' to the agricultural industry , the Welsh Government said .
`` Whilst the management of these farms is ultimately a matter for Welsh local authorities , we are aware some are considering the rationalisation of their estate , '' a spokesperson said .
`` We are committed to ensure opportunities exist for those wishing to make agriculture a career . ''
• Politics Wales is on BBC One Wales at 10:00 GMT on Sunday , 26 January

A Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) spokesperson said: "Inevitably in the face of acute financial pressures, councils have had to consider selling off some of their farms and some have indeed done so.


bbcuk--2020-01-25--Dead newborn baby found in Portsmouth street

The remains of a newborn baby have been found in a Portsmouth street .
The baby was found at the @ @ @ @ @ Old Commercial Road , near Charles Dickens ' Birthplace Museum , shortly after 06:15 GMT @ @ @ @ @ are extremely concerned for the welfare of the mother of this child '' and appealed @ @ @ @ @ touch .
A cordon remains in place , with officers carrying out house to house @ @ @ @ @ Det Ch Insp Simon Baker added : `` We want to speak with anyone who @ @ @ @ @ has recently been heavily pregnant , that you suspect may have been heavily pregnant or @ @ @ @ @ recently .
Making a direct appeal to the mother , he said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ very distressing time for you , but I want to make sure you are getting @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I understand you may be frightened , but it is important that you @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Det Ch Insp Simon Baker added: "We want to speak with anyone who has concerns about someone who has recently been heavily pregnant, that you suspect may have been heavily pregnant or who has given birth very recently.


bbcuk--2020-01-26--Coronavirus: Airlift for Britons trapped in China 'under review'

An airlift for Britons stuck in China 's Hubei province by the coronavirus outbreak is being kept `` under review '' , the government has said .
Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay told Andrew Marr it was a `` fast-moving situation '' and the Foreign Office were working with Chinese authorities .
Updated Foreign Office guidance has warned against all travel to Hubei province - where the virus began - and urged Britons to leave if they can .
The virus has so far killed 56 people .
• Coronavirus : How worried should we be ?
• Can wearing masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been on lockdown for days as the authorities try to contain the virus which originated in the city of Wuhan and has infected almost 2,000 people since its discovery .
Some British people in Hubei province say they are stuck and are unhappy with the government response .
Yvonne Griffiths , a university lecturer from Cardiff , was due to fly home on Monday , but her family have told BBC Wales it has been cancelled .
She said : `` I am disappointed at the absolute silence on the issue of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home .
`` And it seems maybe the British government at the moment has either a lack of concern or a lack of planning in place , I 'm not sure . ''
Sophie , from the UK , told BBC News that she and British housemate Jason had `` been stuck in the house for four days '' .
`` We 're frustrated by the fact we do n't know what 's going on , '' she said .
`` It 's scary .
We 've heard the virus can stay in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing signs they 're sick . ''
She added it was now law that masks must be worn outside .
`` There 's such a spotlight on us now .
Our families are pretty worried .
`` It 's a very uncertain time , we could be housebound for weeks .
We do n't know whether to sit it out and wait , or try to leave the country .
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned the spread of the virus is accelerating , telling senior officials the country is facing a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ province are preventing people from leaving , the airport has been closed , and many of the roads are blocked to all vehicles except those carrying patients or medical supplies .
In addition , private vehicles have been completely banned from central districts of Wuhan .
China 's health minister Ma Xiaowei told reporters the ability of the virus to spread appeared to be strengthening .
British scientists have said that it may not be possible for China to contain the virus .
Researchers at the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Diseases have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus on to two or three others .
The scientists , based at Imperial College , London , say the transmission rate needs to be cut by 60 % in order to get on top of the outbreak .
In the UK , tests on 31 people suspected of contracting the virus have come back negative , the government said on Saturday .
In its most recent update , the Department of Health said there are currently `` no confirmed cases in the UK or of UK citizens abroad , and the risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officials are trying to trace around 2,000 people who have flown to the UK from Wuhan in the past fortnight .
On Saturday , Australia confirmed its first four cases - first in Melbourne , and then three more in Sydney .
It has also spread to Europe , with three cases confirmed in France .
China has flown specialist military medical teams into Hubei province and state newspaper the People 's Daily reported that a second emergency hospital was under construction , as the virus continues to spread .
Across mainland China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for signs of fever , and train stations have been shut in several cities .
Many Lunar New Year celebrations have been cancelled .
From Monday , China is suspending all foreign trips by Chinese holiday tour groups , state media reported .
The US has announced that staff at the Wuhan consulate will be evacuated on a special flight on Tuesday .

A total of 52 tests have come back negative for the new strain in the UK, the Department of Health said on Sunday - indicating that the results of 21 tests have been concluded since its last update on Saturday.