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BRIGHTON debutant Yankuba Minteh saw his dream first game marred by a head injury. The flying winger, 20, signed from Newcastle United in the summer for £30million. And he looked to be a bargain, having a stormer in the first half against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. However, shortly before half-time the Gambian clashed […]

Yankuba Minteh suffers horror head injury and subbed due to concussion protocol on Brighton debut after Newcastle switch

Cardiff City boss Erol Bulut says he is hopeful of more transfer activity for the Bluebirds before the transfer window closes.Bulut says the need to sign players is irrespective of the severity of injuries to midfielders Joe Ralls and Aaron Ramsey.Ralls, the Cardiff captain, limped off in the first half of Cardiff’s 5-0 defeat at Burnley, while Ramsey was limping at the end of the match and could not continue.“I hope the injuries to Aaron Ramsey and Joe Ralls aren’t so serious,” Bulut told BBC Radio Wales.On the transfer front, Bulut said: “I hope we can get somebody in. We will see.“We need players in a few positions. We need players who can come off the bench and change the game.“We are not finished with transfers, we will try to make a few more.”

Bulut hopeful on Cardiff transfer activity

Ballymena United strengthen their squad by signing Coleraine winger Andy Scott and bringing Larne defender Sean Brown back to the club on loan.

Ballymena sign winger Scott and defender Brown

We asked you for your thoughts on the second weekend of SWPL action.Here's what you had to say:Richard: Another good win for Hearts. To score five in such a compact box was impressive. Spartans were very well organised and determined not to give anything away cheaply. The new recruits are settling in nicely. City on Wednesday will be the real yardstick of improvement for Eva's side. City played very well against Celtic and were unlucky not to get anything from the game. Cracker in store!David: Great to see Hearts make such a positive start to the season with the new players seeming to have settled in quickly. Big test v Glasgow City on Wednesday - fingers crossed for a good result.

Hearts impress ahead of City clash

Archaeologists have unearthed a "stunning" Bronze Age burial chamber on one of Dartmoor’s most isolated hills. Experts discovered a stone-built box, sometimes known as a cist, at Cut Hill during a three-day dig earlier this month. Radiocarbon dating of charcoal found inside suggests the chamber, used to bury the...

'Stunning' burial chamber unearthed on Dartmoor

Paddlers and swimmers are being warned to take extra care at the beach to avoid being stung by venomous fish. People on the Norfolk and Suffolk coast have reported stings from standing on weever fish, which have spiny backs that can puncture the soles of feet, causing a painful sting.

Beachgoers warned to watch out for venomous fish

BBC News NI's political correspondent Gareth Gordon says internal divisions have been exposed again.

Party of 'warring tribes' loses another leader

Hearts manager Eva Olid: "I'm happy. We missed a lot of opportunities that we had to score, but I cannot complain!"The most important thing for me was we were dominating with the ball and totally controlling the game."It's always difficult against Spartans but we are always so motivated."Spartans head coach Jack Beesley: "I'm disappointed with the outcome with it being a 5-0. "We knew Hearts would have loads of the ball but we tried to be resolute and frustrate them. For the most part, we did that so that the overriding emotions are disappointment and frustration. "Hearts dominated the game and thoroughly deserved to win, but from our perspective we felt like we did quite a disciplined job but we've probably just let ourselves down with the nature of goals we've conceded."

Hearts 5-0 Spartans: What the managers said

Ross Fisher is raising money for a new stained glass window at his local church in Felpham.

Sussex fisherman, 77, rows to Isle of Wight and back

Mickey Harte makes a swift return to inter-county management after being appointed the joint manager of the Offaly senior footballers.

Harte joins Offaly as joint-manager

Three teenagers were taken to hospital with stab wounds after the incident.

Boy, 17, arrested after triple stabbing

Trespassers including thieves and drug users are breaking into the town centre building.

Long-neglected building sparks neighbours' fears

A fifth person has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was seriously assaulted. Police were called to Best One on Fratton Road in Portsmouth at 02:40 BST on Friday, after the 22-year-old walked in and asked for medical help. Two women, aged 35 and 37, and...

Fifth person arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Hibernian head coach Grant Scott: "Overall it was a good performance, we certainly improved our efforts in the second half getting a few additional goals, but I also felt we moved the ball much better."I hope the couple of wins we've got in the first two games gives us confidence and a bit of belief in the group for what we're doing."

Hibernian 7-0 Aberdeen: What the manager said

Motherwell head coach Paul Brownlie: "I'm delighted to win the game. Performance wise, it wasn't like us in spells. "Our 3-0 lead at half-time was deserved, in the second half, I don't think we looked ourselves, but the win puts us in a good a place.Montrose manager Craig Feroz: "It's a difficult one to assess. In the first 20 minutes we had two really good chances, then Motherwell hit us with three goals and we're in a bit of disarray. "But, I thought we were excellent second half and could have got a point. "The two quickfire goals gives us confidence for midweek, 100%. The second half has buoyed us a wee bit and we'll be ready for Wednesday."

Motherwell 3-2 Montrose: What the managers said

The dog attack took place in the Sidmouth seafront area at about 19:30 BST on Sunday 11 August.

Mum and child taken to hospital after dog attack

Two people are in hospital with stab wounds following a serious assault in Cornwall, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said a woman, 31, and a man, 42, were taken to hospital with serious injuries after the incident in Truro on Saturday shortly before 17:00 BST. Emergency services responded...

Man and woman in hospital after daylight stabbing

The woman was found fatally injured near Station Way, in Crawley, on Sunday morning, say police.

Murder arrest after woman found stabbed in car park

Ipswich Town kicked off their Premier League campaign with a home defeat by Liverpool on Saturday, but there were still promising signs for Kieran McKenna's side.Join BBC Radio Suffolk for The Blue Hour at 18:00 BST as host Brenner Woolley discusses the loss alongside special guests and looks ahead to Saturday's game at champions Manchester City.  Listen to BBC Radio Suffolk live on BBC Sounds

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A 39-year-old man's death is being investigated after his body was found in an east London park, according to the Metropolitan Police. Officers found Alan Semadeni's remains shortly before 10:00 BST on Saturday 10 August near Gore Road Gate, inside Victoria Park, after being alerted by Tower Hamlets council workers.

Appeal for information after body found in park

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Luton close on McGuinness with Daland set for Cardiff

Mark McGuinness is set to join Luton Town in a deal which could eventually be worth £10m, with Cardiff City close to replacing the defender with...

Luton close on McGuinness with Daland set for Cardiff

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