Exit polls see Ecuador leftist ahead, runoff unclear

Lenin Moreno, candidate of the ruling PAIS Alliance Party, shows a ballot paper before casting his vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Quito, Ecuador February 19, 2017. People stand in line while waiting to cast their votes during the presidential election at a school-turned-polling station in Guayaquil, Ecuador February 19, 2017.

Leaked videos heat up Ecuador’s presidential race

Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa, center, Alianza Pais party presidential candidate Lenin Moreno, left, and his running mate and Vice President Jorge Glas wave to supporters in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on Jan. 15, 2017. Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa, center, Alianza Pais party presidential candidate Lenin Moreno, left, and his running mate and Vice President Jorge Glas wave to supporters in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on Jan. 15, 2017.

Rocker on the mend in hospital

FRIENDS of Steve Grimmett, who had to have part of his leg amputated after falling ill on tour in Ecuador, have rallied together to organise a fundraising gig for the musician once he is well enough to fly home. Steve, 57 who lives in West Swindon , was only seven days into a five week tour of South America when he started to feel unwell, resulting in all future gigs with his band Grim Reaper being put on hold indefinitely.