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Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he agrees with drivers' complaints that the sport's decision-making process is "obsolete and ill-structured". The 85-year-old has written to the Grand Prix Drivers' Association in response to its own open letter. The letter, seen by BBC Sport, says: "It is not always easy to agree with you but you are correct. "We must, as you have stated, urge the owners and all stakeholders of F1 to consider restructuring its governance." More to follow. View the full article
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The Champions League may feature fewer teams in the group stages under proposals being considered by Uefa. The suggestion is for more knockout rounds, leading to two 'super-league' groups of eight teams - the current format features eight groups of four. A spokesman told the Guardian Uefa was in "constant contact" with clubs but "no concrete proposals" were in place. The current structure is unlikely to change under the present TV rights deal, which runs to the end of 2017-18. The Champions League replaced the European Cup, which was a straight knockout competition in 1992. There are currently three qualifying rounds and a play-off round, all played over two legs, t…
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students guilty 6 hours ago From the section Jump media player Media player help Out of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue.Daniel Sandford reports: "Hassane and Majeed were part of a network of young extremists from west London"Two men are facing life imprisonment after being convicted of plotting to kill police or soldiers in a shooting inspired by so-called Islamic State. Suhaib Majeed, 21, of west London, was convicted of conspiracy to murder and preparation of acts of terrorism. Ringleader Tarik Hassane, 22, of west London, had admitted the same charges. Two men who provided a gun were cleared of conspiracy to murder and preparing terroris…
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Derren Tomlinson was jailed for 11 years (Picture: PA) A police community support officer who raped a young child and filmed himself having sex with a dog has been jailed for more than 11 years. Derren Jon Tomlinson was also banned from working with children for life after a court heard his offending was exposed by ‘abhorrent’ still and moving images found on his mobile phone. Shrewsbury Crown Court was told Tomlinson, 44, had worked as a PCSO for around nine years when the offences came to light during an inquiry into separate matters by West Mercia Police’s anti-corruption unit. Tomlinson, from Shrewsbury, pleaded guilty last month to rape, sexual assault and a cou…
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Mark Noble, who joined West Ham as a 13-year-old schoolboy, is now approaching 350 first-team appearances. Rio Ferdinand, Craig Bellamy, Scott Parker, Stewart Downing, Bobby Zamora, Dean Ashton, Trevor Sinclair, Ian Bishop and Julian Dicks are among the names who will appear at his testimonial at Upton Park on Monday. Noble said: "To be able to play my testimonial at the end of a season like we've had and at the final season at the Boleyn is extra special. "I'm excited about playing with Paolo [Di Canio],Rio Ferdinand and Scotty Parker, and my oldest mate - who I've known since I was five - will get 10 minutes." View the full article
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Brussels explosions: PM to chair emergency response meeting 23 March 2016 From the section UK Image copyright AP David Cameron will chair an emergency meeting later to determine the UK's response to the Brussels attacks. The prime minister said UK security had been stepped up in the wake of "a very real terror threat" across Europe. Two Britons were injured in the blasts at the city's airport and metro on Tuesday which left 3…
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Ash tree set for extinction in Europe By Claire Marshall BBC Environment Correspondent 23 March 2016 From the section Science & Environment comments Image copyright PA Image caption The chalara dieback has devastated ash trees across Europe The ash tree is likely to be wiped out in Europe, according to the largest-ever…
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Comes into force on 6th April. The act: makes it an offence to produce, supply, offer to supply, possess with intent to supply, possess on custodial premises, import or export psychoactive substances; that is, any substance intended for human consumption that is capable of producing a psychoactive effect. The maximum sentence will be 7 years’ imprisonment excludes legitimate substances, such as food, alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, caffeine and medical products from the scope of the offence, as well as controlled drugs, which continue to be regulated by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 exempts healthcare activities and approved scientif…
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A Merseyside Police officer was struck and killed by a stolen car during a pursuit. The officer was hit after a red Mitsubishi pick-up vehicle mounted a central reservation along Wallasey Dock North Road, Wallasey, at 02:10 BST. Police said the Mitsubishi was stolen from an estate agents in Birkenhead just after 01:00 BST. A murder investigation has been launched. Follow latest updates on this story with BBC Merseyside Live. A statement from Merseyside Police said officers had earlier attended a burglary at an estate agents on Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead. During the raid the offenders stole the Mitsubishi, which was then pursued by officers. Th…
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9 minutes ago Officers are carrying out high-visibility patrols at UK airports among other places David Cameron has condemned terror attacks in Brussels as "appalling and savage" as the UK steps up security. Britain faces "a very real terror threat", the PM said, announcing extra patrols at ports, airports, Tube stations and major railway stations. The blasts, which are feared to have killed at least 31 people, hit Brussels Airport and a metro station in the city shortly after 07:00 GMT. One UK national has been injured in the airport attack, Downing Street said. The Foreign Office is advising Britons in Brussels to avoid crowds, and has issued an emergency number fo…
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In todays Evening Standard 03/03/2016 Huge fall in number of special constables puts ‘immense strain’ on Met The number of people volunteering to become special police officers in London has fallen dramatically in recent years, putting “immense strain” on regular officers, it was claimed today. Figures from the Met show the number of special constables on patrol in the capital fell by 43 per cent in the last four years, from an all-time high during the Olympics. A total of 3,253 volunteer specials, who have full police powers, are enlisted by the Met today compared with 5,677 in May 2012, despite a pledge by Boris Johnson to double the number to 10,000 in his last m…
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A man has been charged after a police cyclist was struck by a car in London. The officer, who is now recovering at home, was signalling for the car to stop when he was hit in Kennington Park Road, Lambeth on Wednesday afternoon. Leo Gowan, 23, of no fixed address, is accused of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving. He is also charged with having no insurance and failing to stop when directed and is due to appear before Camberwell Green magistrates later. A 22-year-old man also arrested over the same crash has been bailed to return to a south London police station in mid-June. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35840389 …
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Hill Street, Glasgow A police officer has been injured following the arrest of a man seen carrying two machetes in public. Officers responded to reports of a disturbance in Hill Street in Glasgow city centre on Friday morning. Eyewitnesses reported a man wearing a balaclava and running back and forth by the private school St Aloysius College, the BBC said. There were reports the man threatened a lollipop man and tried to attack a janitor at the Glasgow School of Art. Suggested from Windows Store A police spokesman said: "At around 8.30am on Friday, police responded to reports of a disturbance on Hill Street in Glasgow. "A man has been arrested in connection wit…
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A SWAN was taken into police custody (sort of) by officers last week after it was seen running along a busy motorway The bird was spotted near junction 10 of the A1(M) for the A507 at Stotfold last Wednesday (March 9) trying to take off by using the road as a runway – much to the surprise of drivers who had to swerve to avoid it. Full story
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