In the Isle of Man, a bill

The council said it had appointed a contractor to "cut-up" the boat, with parts, which are thought to contain lead, being taken to a specialist disposal centre."We’re going to keep the site as safe as possible," added Matthew Henry, the council’s assistant director for regeneration and property.

"We don’t want any sharp metal left there."While the work is carried out, a footpath that passes around the back of a car park at Boal Quay will be shut.The council said a diversion was in place.

Eight more people have been arrested after disorder broke out in Middlesbrough over the weekend.Cleveland Police said officers had now held a total of 43 people in connection with the disturbances, up from 35 on Sunday.

The Teesside force said extra patrols would continue to be present around the town while the investigation continued.

The violence was described by Assistant Chief Constable David Felton as "staggering".The court heard that during the course of the disorder he had been abusive to police before kicking a riot shield, forcing it back on to an officer's leg.

After entering his guilty plea he is warned he is facing possible jail time and is remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on 27 August.A 17-year-old boy is next to appear, alongside two dock officers, and is also accused of violent disorder.

The boy, who cannot be named because of his age, is accused of brandishing a piece of wood and making threats to people in the hotel.He is the first to be granted bail today, being ordered to return to appear before Sheffield Youth Court on Wednesday, when he will enter a plea.