In an unprecedented move, the church removed the minister and the elders from office with immediate effect and declared the congregations of Cairnalbana and Glenarm "vacant".

BBC: The Reverend Stephen Dickinson

Meanwhile, chief executive Graham Walker has stepped down from his post at the Rose Bowl with immediate effect to pursue other business interests.

BBC: Aymes leaves Rose Bowl

Jersey's Bailiff, Sir Michael Birt, said he received the letter from Christmas which said his resignation was with immediate effect.

BBC: Ian Christmas

"The IAAF accepts the conclusion of a panel of medical experts that she can compete with immediate effect, " said a statement from the athletics body.

BBC: Athlete Caster Semenya free to compete

At the time, the partnership said the cut equated to a 71% drop in its income from the council and enforcement at mobile sites would cease "with immediate effect".

BBC: Speed camera cuts backed by Oxfordshire council

"Haringey Council will now remove the current director of children's services from her post with immediate effect, " he said.

BBC: Three suspended over Baby P case

After an ineffective opening over of spin from Benn - taken for nine runs - West Indies captain Sammy brought himself into the attack, with near immediate effect.

BBC: Cricket World Cup: West Indies crush woeful Bangladesh