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The daughter of a paedophile jailed for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl said her father should be hanged for his crimes. Becky Handley, 20, discovered her father, Raymond Handley's grisly crimes against a child in a local newspaper article. He was jailed for 13-and-a-half years at Birmingham Crown Court after details of the repeated assaults emerged. Now his daughter, who was kept from seeing him as a child, has disowned him and vowed to change her name via deed poll. Becky Handley said her father Raymond Handley should be 'hanged' for sexually assaulting a girl, eight. Miss Handley, a restaurant worker, learned of his crimes after reading about them online . So disgusted with his crimes, Miss Handley said her father deserves the death penalty rather than a prison term. 'I want the death penalty brought back for people like my father. I think he should be hanged for what he has done.' Speaking of the victim, who Miss Handley says she does not know, she added: 'I really feel bad for this young girl and I really hope that she gets through it. 'He has stolen a little girl's innocence and I hope he rots in prison and dies there for what he has done.' Birmingham Crown Court heard how Handley, 62, sexually assaulted his young victim twice before threatening to kill her mother if details of the abuse emerged. Miss Handley now wants to change her name via deed poll . It took the child years to report the incidents to police for fear of him. She is understood to have suffered severe psychological since. Miss Handley was not aware of her father's crimes until her sister showed her a local newspaper article which detailed the case. 'I just saw the name in the headline and I immediately thought "Oh God, he's dead!". 'But when I read the headline properly, I just couldn't believe what I was seeing,' added the restaurant worker. 'I felt deeply ashamed to have the Handley name. I want my father to die behind bars.' Miss Handley did not see her father as a child and was discouraged from contacting him by her mother as an adult. She has lived with her mother, Dawn Williams, and stepfather since she was nine. Speaking of her former husband, Ms Williams, 52, said: 'I always had a gut feeling about him. I found out that he was breaking into schools and houses and I kicked him out.' The pair divorced before Becky's first birthday. 'He is a horrible man. He's a real rotten apple and I wish I'd known more about him before I started a relationship with him. 'What he has done is disgusting. I can't even think about what he has done to that poor girl.' Jailing Handley earlier this month, Judge Roderick Henderson, cited the paedophile's threats against his victim's family. 'She was extremely young and can be described as suffering severe psychological harm from what you had done.' Handley denied his crimes, his lawyer saying that of his 90 previous convictions none had been of a sexual nature. Handley was jailed at Birmingham Crown Court (above) where a judge told of the 'severe psychological damage' the attacks inflicted on his victim .

Raymond Handley was jailed for more than 13 years for assaulting child . The 62-year-old's estranged daughter, Becky, read of his crimes online . She is calling for her father to be hanged for his 'sickening' assault of girl . The restaurant worker, 20, is planning to change her name via deed poll .

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Robert Knowles, 68, is a serial shoplifter who has clocked up nearly 350 offences since 1959 . Britain's most persistent crook with a criminal career spanning 50 years has been jailed again after his 190th court appearance. Robert Knowles, 68, from Plymouth, Devon, is a serial shoplifter who first broke the law when he was 13 and has been in court at least once a year since 1959. The pensioner has broken the law so many times that prosecutors have lost track of his expansive record, which includes 200 thefts and dozens more for other dishonest offences. It is believed Knowles has now clocked up in the region of 350 offences over his lifetime. He pleaded guilty to stealing a watch and a pair of cuff links worth £50 from H Samuel in the city centre at Plymouth Magistrates Court in his most recent offence and jailed for 16 weeks. The court heard he had only recently been released from a six week jail sentence imposed by the same court and was told he must pay an £80 victim surcharge. Knowles, who has spent most of his adult life in prison, had been living briefly in a hostel in Plymouth before the thefts on March 14. Defence lawyers say the pensioner only goes between 24 and 72 hours before he is rearrested after each court appearance. 'Nobody knows why he does it,' his long-term solicitor Alan Harris said. 'Nobody knows whether he is effectively waiting to die in prison.' At a previous court hearing, Mr Harris told magistrates Knowles is an alcoholic who 'recognises himself as institutionalised' and steals to go back to jail. In 2013 he was caught stealing two boxes of chocolate from Thorntons but despite eating the £13 chocolates in the street, a security guard let him off with a warning. He then went to a nearby Tesco Metro and walked out with £26 of food - prompting staff to call police. And in 2011, Knowles admitted stealing two bottles of whiskey, watches and socks worth £279 from Marks and Spencer. During that hearing at the same court, Mr Harris said: ‘He can cope very easily with prison but cannot cope very well with the world outside. 'This is as bleak a plea and mitigation as this court can ever wish to hear.’ Knowles left prison six months later and committed another shoplifting offence within a week, this time stealing a watch, sunglasses, underwear and socks worth £79. He pleaded guilty to stealing a watch and a pair of cuff links worth £50 from H Samuel in the city centre at Plymouth Magistrates Court in his most recent offence and jailed for 16 weeks . The Crown Prosecution Service cannot give a full breakdown of his offences because so many of them they pre-date its creation in 1986. Knowles, who was sent to a correctional school in 1959, has been one of several criminals to win the dubious honour of being named 'Britain's most prolific thief'. Those with an even worse record include Bolton kleptomaniac Harry Hankinson, 64 - who in June blamed his 501 crimes on a blow to the head in 1970 which changed his personality. And in March David Archer, from Prestatyn, North Wales, clocked up his 343rd offence - just edging out competition from Knowles.

Robert Knowles, 68, from Plymouth, first broke the law when he was just 13 . He was jailed for 16 weeks for stealing watch and cuff links in recent crime . Pensioner has broken law so many times prosecutors lost track of record . Knowles has now clocked up nearly 350 offences in his lifetime .

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Being underweight in mid-life could increase your risk of dementia, claim researchers. A new study shows you are a third more likely to be diagnosed with diseases such as Alzheimer's than those of a healthy weight. Obese people appear to be protected against dementia, with a risk around 30 per cent lower than those of healthy weight. The findings contradict many previous studies which have suggested that being fat – with a high Body Mass Index (BMI) - could raise the risk. A new study shows underweight people are a third more likely to be diagnosed with diseases such as Alzheimer's than those of a healthy weight (file photo) Study author, Professor Stuart Pocock, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said doctors and policymakers may have to re-think how to best identify those at high risk of dementia. He said 'We also need to pay attention to the causes and public health consequences of the link between underweight and increased dementia risk which our research has established.' 'However, our results also open up an intriguing new avenue in the search for protective factors for dementia - if we can understand why people with a high BMI have a reduced risk of dementia, it's possible that further down the line, researchers might be able to use these insights to develop new treatments for dementia.' Other experts said more research was needed, and the way GPs used to diagnose dementia may have skewed the results. Researchers based at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Oxon Epidemiology, also in London, analysed patient information recorded during routine general practice over nearly two decades. Data on 1,958,191 patients aged 55 on average with a BMI of 26.5 on average - just within the range usually classed as overweight - were examined. BMI is assessed by comparing height to weight, in a calculation which divides weight in kilos by height in metres squared. A healthy score is between 18.5 and 24.99 – above is overweight and obese. The study regarded BMI of less than 20 as underweight. After nine years follow-up, 45,507 people were diagnosed with dementia. Researchers found people who were underweight in middle age were 34 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those of a healthy weight. The findings contradict many previous studies which have suggested that being fat – with a high Body Mass Index (BMI) - could raise the risk (file photo) As people's BMI increased, the risk of dementia fell, with very obese people having a BMI greater than 40 less likely to develop the condition than those of normal weight. The link was not affected by the decade in which patients were born, age at diagnosis, alcohol use or smoking. The new research was published in The Lancet Diabetes And Endocrinology journal (must credit). Dr Nawab Qizilbash, from Oxon Epidemiology in London, said the reasons why high BMI might lead to a lower risk of dementia are not clear. 'Many different issues related to diet, exercise, frailty, genetic factors and weight change could play a part' he said. Prof Tom Dening, Professor of Dementia Research, University of Nottingham, said limitations of the study included poor dementia diagnosis rates by GPs at the time. He said 'It is plausible that faced with a grossly obese patient, the average GP may have concentrated on the obvious medical risks and paid less attention to the cognitive issues than they might have done with a comparable patient of normal weight. 'Or maybe the GP didn't refer them to a memory clinic but sent them to see a gastroenterologist or diabetologist instead. 'In other words, the study may be telling us something about the diagnostic practices of GPs, as much about the natural history of metabolic disease and dementia.' Dr Doug Brown, Director of Research and Development at Alzheimer's Society, said 'Previous research has suggested that being overweight in midlife increases risk of developing the condition and yet this study suggests that it may actually be protective. 'This mixed picture highlights the difficulty of conducting studies into the complex lifestyle risk factors for dementia and reinforces the need for further research. Dr Simon Ridley, Head of Research at Alzheimer's Research UK, said 'There is currently no sure-fire way to prevent dementia. 'In the meantime, evidence suggests that we can reduce the risk by eating a healthy, balanced diet, exercising regularly, not smoking, and keeping blood pressure in check.

Underweight people are also more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimers . Obese person is 30 per cent less likely to get dementia than healthy person . This could help scientists develop new treatments, researchers have said .

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A private funeral service attended by ex-players Shane Warne and Ian Chappell was held on Wednesday for former Australia cricket captain and commentator Richie Benaud. Benaud died last Friday at the age of 84 of complications from skin cancer. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott had extended the offer of a state funeral to Benaut's wife, Daphne, which she declined. Mr Abbott said the offer was a mark of respect for a man who meant so much to millions of people in Australia and around the world. Richie Benaud's small private funeral was attended by close family and friends in Sydney on Wednesday . Benaud's memorial booklet, titled 'Remembering Richie', included a few words thanking the guests . Daphne Benaud (centre), with family and friends, listens to speeches about her late husband Richie . Former Australia captain and now cricket commentator Ian Chappell makes a speech during Benaud's wake . January 1952: Test debut against West Indies at Sydney Cricket Ground . January 1952: First of 248 Test wickets and 2,201 Test runs . December 1958: First Test as Australia captain, v England at Brisbane . Summer 1960: First radio commentary for BBC . December 1963: In his 60th Test, the first to 2,000 Test runs & 200 wickets . Summer 1963: First television commentary for BBC . February 1964: Final Test against South Africa at Sydney Cricket Ground . September 2005: Final commentary in England after 42 years . But after he received a phone call from Mrs Benaud, he remarked 'my understanding is that Richie's own wishes was for something very, very quiet and very, very private'. Instead, Benaut's family opted for a smaller service at the Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park attended only by family and close friends. Benaud's former teammate, Brian Booth, led the service. In the memorial booklet, his family described Benaud as 'a special person who means so much to each of us in many different ways.' Benaud, considered one of the most influential cricket identities of the past century, played 63 tests for Australia but was more well-known for his career in the commentating booth. Following the funeral service, a memorial was held at the Australian Golf Club attended by Richie's former cricket commentating colleagues, Channel Nine network executives and Test cricketers past and present. Benaud was loved by many cricket fans around the world for his distinctive voice and commentary style . Benaud, pictured on his wedding day to wife Daphne, and during his time as Australia captain . Tributes for Benaud were placed at a statue outside the Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia . Tributes were laid for the former broadcaster in Sydney as the cricket world mourned his loss . Members of the England and West Indies cricket team observe a minute's silence for Benaud on Monday .

Legendary former Australian cricketer and commentator Richie Benaud died on Friday at the age of 84 of complications from skin cancer . His wife, Daphne, declined a government offer for a state funeral . Instead, there was a smaller service attended by family and close friends . In the memorial booklet at the funeral, Benaud's family described him as 'a special person who means so much to each of us in many different ways' CLICK HERE to watch 10 of Richie Benaud's finest moments .

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The old adage may claim that a liar can not look you in the eye, but in truth liars often stare. That's according to former police officer, Darren Stanton, who has become the UK's top human leading human lie detector and body expert. Appearing on ITV's This Morning, the former police officer who has a background in psychology, micro expression training, and neuro linguistic programming (the study of body signals), showed his immense skill in sniffing out deceit. Scroll down for video . The old adage may claim that a liar can not look you in the eye, but in truth liars often stare . Darren Stanton, who has become the UK's top human leading human lie detector and body expert, appeared on This Morning . He managed to suss out when both Philip Schofield and Amanda Holden were were fibbing and also appeared in a video clip catching out a cheating husband for lying about an affair. He asked Amanda Holden to conceal a ball and then try and trick him about which hand it was in, but Darren managed to spot her fib straight away. 'I noticed a slight flick on that side of the mouth – a micro expression,' he said, much to the presenters amazement. Philip Schofield was also caught fibbing, which Darren said he detected by a raised eyebrow. The full-time human lie detector, who recently sat in on the phone hacking trial, then shared his secrets on the This Morning website. How do you tell if someone is telling porkies? 'People might clutch a clipboard, file or coffee cup to their chest, creating a subconscious barrier if they're lying,' he says. 'Or hold it in two hands. Darren knew presenter Amanda Holden was fibbing due to a slight flick on one side of the mouth, much to the presenters amazement. 'Statistically it's a myth that a liar can't look you in the eye. Three to five seconds of eye contact is normal. Any longer and they are either in love with you or fibbing. He also said that brief answers and hesitation are also signs of lying. 'Liars don't like being asked for details. If they're not prepared, they'll either mirror your language or stutter for an answer,' he explains. 'The greater the consequences, the more signals a liar gives off,' adds, giving the example that a person who has committed a serious fraud would give more signals than someone who has stolen a cream cake. But according to the lie-sniffing expert people often have an accurate gut instinct about whether those close to them are telling the truth or not. 'The difference is that the techniques I've learned accelerate this process so I can have the same level of rapport and insight with another in seconds,' he explains. But one of the easiest ways to spot a liar is spotting a twitch. Liars often twitch when they are being untruthful,' he says. 'Sometimes it can be a particularly long blink, or it could be a tiny muscle in the cheek or neck. Men in particular have an area at the bottom of their nose that twitches when they are fibbing.' Busted! Phillip Schofield was also caught fibbing by human lie detector .

Darren Stanton is a former police officer and UK's leading human . Says statistically it's a myth that a liar can't look you in the eye . Also explains blink rate may double or triple and liars often twitch . Faster or slower breathing and becoming less animated also signs .

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UFC women's champion Ronda Rousey reinforced her support for Manny Pacquiao in his May 2 megafight with Floyd Mayweather as she paid a visit to the Filipino's Los Angeles training camp. Rousey, the undefeated UFC bantamweight title holder, has made it clear she is in underdog Pacquiao's camp in the the lead up to the fight. 'Truly honored to meet such a humble and genuine person. Thank you @MannyPacquiao for welcoming us into your home,' Rousey posted on Twitter. Ronda Rousey said she was 'truly honoured to meet such a humble and genuine person' in Manny Pacquiao . Pacquiao posted this image with Rousey on his Twitter page after a visit in Los Angeles . And it's appreciated by the Pacman, who posted an image of the pair expressing his gratitude to the Fast and Furious 7 star on his Twitter page. 'Thank you for visiting me @RondaRousey and for your support. God Bless!' he wrote. Back in February Rousey, 28, who has signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC but is also keen to get in the boxing ring, told TMZ Sports why she was in camp Pacquiao for the richest fight in history. Pacquiao is preparing for his May 2 megafight against Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas . Rousey, the UFC women's bantamweight champion, recently starred in the film Fast and Furious 7 . 'Pacquiao's been very, very nice me, so I'm going to root for him,' Rousey said. She follows a host of other celebrities to back Pacquiao, including The Fighter star Mark Wahlberg, NFL quarterback Tim Teebow, basketball legend Robert Jaworski and actor Robert Duvall who have met with the boxer at his camp. But none of them have the distinction, as Rousey does, of being the only person promised a free ticket to Pacquiao-Mayweather at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach laugh at a speedball with Mayweather's face on it, which was given as a gift by lawyer Robert Shapiro . Pacquiao is put through his paces at Wild Card Boxing ahead of the richest fight in history . Promoter Bob Arum was taken by Rousey's comments that she would spend her combined career fight winnings to get a seat as close to the ring as possible for the fight. Arum said he was a huge fan of Rousey's and said he wanted to show his support by offering her a prized seat. Rousey is by far the biggest draw in women's UFC and her star has risen further of late with a spectacular fight scene with Michelle Rodriguez in the latest Fast and Furious film and a cameo as herself in the Entourage movie. It's no distraction from her day job though as Rousey continues to dominate her division. Her 11th win came as the headline act in UFC184 on February 28 with a record-breaking 14 second arm-bar finish on Cat Zingano, who was previously unbeaten to that point. Mayweather has plenty of celebrity friends of his own with pop singer Justin Bieber regularly walking with him . Pacquiao himself has been showing his versatility by recording and releasing his own walkout music for his bout with Mayweather, which was released this week. The born-again Christian also spoke on Sunday at the non-denominational Shepherd Church Westside in Los Angeles about his rocky past and how he's a changed man. 'There was a problem in our family because the fame goes to my head,' Pacquiao admitted to . Pastor Dudley Rutherford. 'I know how to gamble, I know how to drink, a lot of girls, womanizing, like that. You know I accept that because that's the old Manny Pacquiao.'

UFC woman's bantamweight champion visited Manny Pacquiao's camp . Rousey is backing Pacquiao in his megafight against Floyd Mayweather . Pacman thanked Rousey for her support in a Twitter picture together . READ: Mayweather vs Pacquiao referee to earn $10,000 (£6,800) on May 2 . WATCH: Pacquiao releases music video ahead of Mayweather bout .

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Sebastien Pocognoli has risked the wrath of his manager Tony Pulis, after publicly stating his confusion at losing his place in the West Brom team. The Belgian defender was an important player under Alan Irvine but since he left the club, the left back has found his game time limited. Speaking to La Meuse, he admitted he couldn't get his head around the decisions being made. 'I do not understand. I have also got no explanation as to why I don't play. Sebastien Pocognoli (centre) says he's baffled by Tony Pulis' decision to drop him from the starting 11 . 'Even if my (left-back rival) is injured or suspended I don't get a chance. That's frustrating because I feel very happy in Birmingham and I have a good relationship with the fans.' Pocognoli insists that he doesn't want to be one of the those players to throw a strop but may be forced to consider his long-term future. He said: 'I will not cause trouble, because I am not that type, the end of the season is approaching and I am waiting for the club to tell me their plans. 'After I played 15 good games, I know that some clubs have followed me. It is too early to talk about that, but I want to stay in the Premier League. 'I have a good life here and at age 27 I think of everything. But I am also open to a new league.' It's been a turbulent season for West Brom but has improved since Pulis took over from Alan Irvine .

Since Tony Pulis took charge at West Brom, Pocognoli has found game time hard to come by and midfielder Chris Brunt ahead of him . The left back can't understand why he doesn't get picked to play . Pocognoli was a regular under Alan Irvine before he was sacked . CLICK HERE for all the latest West Brom news .

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A doctor usually deployed to major disaster zones was sent in to a hospital's under-pressure A&E department as staff were forced to treat patients in the corridor, it has emerged. The medical incident officer joined the team caring for patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital last Friday. It came as the West Midlands Ambulance Service demanded action following delays in treatment. The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust admitted circumstances were 'less than ideal'. A medical incident doctor, usually deployed to major disaster zones, was sent to help staff at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital's under-pressure A&E department, it has emerged . It came as the weekly national figures from NHS England showed it has missed the four-hour waiting time target for the 28th consecutive week, despite a slight improvement. The proportion of patients seen within the Government maximum of four hours at A&E departments in England is below the target of 95 per cent again - they have not been met since September 28. NHS England said 92.5 per cent of patients spent four hours or less from arrival to admission, transfer or discharge in the week ending April 12. This was a slight improvement on the previous week, when it was 92.4 per cent. The figures include data from last Friday, April 10, where the MIO was sent in to help at Worcestershire Royal Hospital after months of problems. A Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust spokesman apologised for last Friday's incident, and said it was 'working very hard' to prevent it from happening again. An A&E consultant at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital was one of five senior doctors who resigned from their jobs amid the crisis affecting emergency departments at two hospitals. In February four consultants from the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch quit their roles, on the same day as their colleague at the Worcestershire Royal. It left Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust with the task of filling five vacancies in a matter of months as the doctors work their notice periods. In a damning open letter to the trust, four of the consultants branded the NHS trust a 'disgrace' and claimed they had been put under 'unbearable stress'. The 1,700 word letter, signed by Richard Morrell, Sarah Crawford, Christopher Hetherington and David Gemmell, said: 'The trust appears to tolerate massive overcrowding in the county's A&E departments. 'This is a disgrace and a patient safety issue which causes serious harm to many patients and intolerable stress on all A&E staff. 'The situation has taken a heavy toll on our personal and family lives - the stress has been unbearable at times. 'We are battle-weary and exhausted by the continuous pressure that we have been under.' The trust spokesman said: 'We can confirm that on Friday April 10, West Midlands Ambulance paramedics were asked to look after a number of patients in the corridor before they could be transferred in to the care of the A&E staff. 'While the A&E department were unable to allow the ambulance staff to hand over the patients, the A&E staff were aware of their conditions and we wish to assure people that no patients came to any harm.' The spokesman said the medical incident officer was brought in after concerns were raised by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. The spokesman added: 'Both the hospital and ambulance service are working under extreme pressures at the moment, due to a number of external factors. 'Regretfully these pressures have meant some patients being treated in less than ideal conditions and we accept this is not good enough and are working very hard to put this right. 'We are sorry for any distress caused to patients and their families. 'We now need to work together with the ambulance service and other partners to sort the situation out as soon as possible.' Ray Salmon, regional organiser for Unison, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme the incident was not 'a new problem' and had 'been building up over a period of months'. He described the situation as 'completely unprecedented', and that the union members were 'furious'. He said: 'One of our reps went public just after Christmas and blew the whistle about the problems and the trust tried to exclude him from the premises, we had a massive argument about that and I reckon that since then the problem is getting even worse. 'Then last week when the ambulance service had to bring in their own doctor, well that was actually just completely unprecedented, it's really winding people up.' The trust said no patients came to any harm during last Friday's incident, but Mr Salmon said the situation was starting to affect patient care. The move came as staff were forced to treat patients in the hospital's corridors. (File image posed by model) He said: 'It's a combination of bad planning and it's also a combination of under-resourcing. 'We've been saying for years the Government hasn't put enough money in to the NHS. 'You listen to the politicians at the moment and the gloating about what a great job they've done over the last five years, and they're talking about what they're going to do over the next five years. 'But the situation is at the moment there's just not enough resources gone in, there's not enough staff, and that's affecting patients, it's totally unacceptable.' According to today's NHS waiting times figures, there were 443,274 attendances in A&E for the seven-day period, up slightly on the previous week when it was 441,099. The number of people waiting for more than four hours was 7,434 - slightly lower than 7,459 a week earlier. Similarly, the number of people waiting for more than 12 hours was 15 - down from 22 the previous week. Emergency admissions were 102,163, compared with 106,160 the previous week.

Medical incident officer sent to help at Worcestershire Royal Hospital . Came as staff were forced to treat some patients in the hospital's corridors . NHS trust that runs the hospital admits circumstances are 'less than ideal' Said they are 'working very hard' to prevent a similar incident again .

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The remains of high school teacher and bride-to-be Stephanie Scott have been formally identified. The 26-year-old's burned body was found around five metres from a road in Cocoparra National Park, north of Griffith, NSW, on Friday afternoon by police in an area where her accused killer went on regular camping trips. NSW Health says a post-mortem has been completed at Glebe Morgue in Sydney and a report is in the hands of the coroner. 'Additional testing is being undertaken prior to the release of Ms Scott’s body to her family,' a spokeswoman said. The Department of Forensic Medicine has made contact with Ms Scott's family to provide specialist grief counselling. Scroll down for video . The body of Stephanie Scott, pictured with her mother on a wine tour for her hen party last month in Canberra, has been formally identified after an autopsy was carried out this week . The adored teacher from Leeton went missing on Easter Sunday while preparing to go marry her fiancé Aaron Leeson-Woolley (left) On Monday, Ms Scott's devastated father opened up about the grief her family is feeling as they struggle to come to terms with their daughter's brutal murder, which took place just days before her wedding. The adored English and drama teacher disappeared from Leeton, a town in the Riverina region of NSW, approximately 550 km west of Sydney, on Easter Sunday while making final preparations for her honeymoon to Tahiti. Ms Scott's grieving father Robert explained that it is especially painful that Stephanie's life has been taken away when she had so much to look forward to. She was also a person who gave so much joy to others. 'Stephanie's aim was to get everyone feeling like it was their wedding as much as hers,' Mr Scott told The Daily Telegraph, describing Ms Scott's bubbly and thoughtful personality. There are reminders of the wedding all over the house, yet instead of a wedding the Scott family must tragically prepare for Stephanie's funeral. 'You walk around the house and there's so many little things she planned for the wedding,' said Mr Scott. Ms Scott's grieving father Robert explained that it is especially painful that Stephanie's life has been taken away when she had so much to look forward to . 'You walk around the house and there's so many little things she planned for the wedding,' said Mr Scott (left, pictured with Stephanie's mother and one of her sisters) A guest list of 120 people had been invited to Stephanie and her fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley's wedding at the picturesque Eat Your Greens venue . The venue in Eugowra, pictured the day their wedding was scheduled to take place. It was decorated by loved ones with yellow balloons and flowers to pay tribute to murder victim Stephanie Scott . 'That's the most devastating thing — they're not going to be used.' Ms Scott was incredibly excited for her wedding day to her childhood sweetheart, Aaron Leeson-Woolley and had put a great deal of time and thought into making the big day perfect. The ceremony was due to go ahead on Saturday April 11 - however cruelly the day before her remains were discovered by police. Ms Scott and Mr Leeson-Woolley had been taking dancing lessons together to prepare for their first dance as an excited married couple, according to Robert. But the moment when Mr Leeson-Woolley should have been holding his new bride during their planned first dance to a Keith Urban song, he was inconsolable at his fiancée's memorial. Police were lead to the place where Stephanie Scott's remains were found, by the family of her accused killer . The happy couple, Aaron Leeson-Woolley and Stephanie Scott (both pictured right), had sent out invites for their wedding day which was supposed to be held on Saturday . The high school where she worked turned into a memorial site after it emerged Ms Scott had been murdered . Ms Scott's father says he has been contemplating the afterlife since Ms Scott's shocking death, but is confident that his beautiful, sweet daughter is in 'the best possible place' after living a life full of love and happiness. 'When you die I don't know what happens really, but you leave this body and our spirit is what goes on,' Mr Scott told The Daily Telegraph. 'She had plenty of spirit so, whatever happens, she should be in the best place possible because she had one of the best spirits you've ever come across.' Ms Scott's father (second from left) says he has contemplated the afterlife since Ms Scott's shocking death, but is confident that his sweet daughter is in 'the best possible place' after living a life full of love and happiness . 'When you die I don't know what happens really, but you leave this body and our spirit is what goes on,' Mr Scott (far left) said . Mr Scott paid tribute to his daughter, remembering her joyful childhood from her birth in Sydney, early childhood in Sydney's St Clair and time on the land from the age of nine, living in Canowindra. She loved her family, drama, soccer and school - eager for every opportunity to learn. It comes after local Leeton parents expressed anger over the loss of their children's 'favourite teacher' as the town continues to mourn the death of Stephanie Scott. Stephanie Scott was a 'favourite teacher' to many students at Leeton High School . A week before students are due to return to class after school holidays, mothers have have taken to a community Facebook page to talk about how the 26-year-old's murder has affected their children. 'Well said, my daughter has lost her favourite teacher, and she will never be the same,' wrote Glenda Goolagong. Meanwhile Jodie Salerno posted: 'Stephanie was my son and 2 daughters favourite teacher at leeton high this ... has put so much pain and sadness on our comunity [sic].' Ms Salerno told The Australian her three children 'don't want to return' to school because they are so upset over Ms Scott's death. Detectives who are leading the investigation into the death of Stephanie Scott will reportedly make inquiries with authorities in the Netherlands in an attempt to run a background check on the accused killer. School cleaner Vincent Stanford, who moved to Leeton from Holland over a year ago with his mother and brother, was charged with Ms Scott's murder on Thursday. NSW Police will get in contact with their counterparts in the Netherlands to determine if the accused 24-year-old murderer had any relevant history there, AAP reports. Stanford has reportedly been uncooperative with investigators. Daily Mail Australia has contacted NSW police for comment. A week before students are due to return to class after school holidays, mothers have have taken to a community Facebook page to talk about how the 26-year-old's murder has affected their children . Her body was discovered on Friday evening around 5pm in Cocoparra National Park north of Griffith, NSW . A policeman stands at a blocked off road in Cocoparra National Park near to the area where Ms Scott's body was found . One of the last actions of Ms Scott was to send an email to the bus company hired for her wedding, confirming transportation for guests. When police discovered the charred remains of Ms Scott's body around 5pm on Friday, after they were directed to Cocoparra National Park by Stanford's family, they allegedly found a gasoline can nearby. It is understood Stanford was familiar to the area and went on regular camping trips to the national park on many occasions with his family. On Saturday - the day which English and drama teacher Ms Scott was set to marry her fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley - a memorial was held to honour the late bride-to-be. On Saturday, the day Ms Scott was due to marry fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley, a memorial was held . Aaron Leeson-Woolley was comforted by friends and family at the heartbreaking service at the weekend . In a poignant move, the memorial service took place at the same time as when her wedding ceremony was due to take place. Her father Robert Scott spoke to the gathered mourners on behalf of his family and friends who were united in their grief on Saturday at Mountford Park in Leeton. The 26-year-old was last seen on Easter Sunday, when her disappearance sparked a widespread search for the much-loved teacher. 'Stephanie was a bright, intelligent and fun-loving woman who has impacted on many people here today,' Mr Scott said at his daughter's memorial on Saturday. 'Our wishes for the future are that this stays in your minds and you remember her. 'I'm sure she'd wish for that to be the case and you could remember her for the great little girl she was.' Ms Scott's grief-stricken fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley was too upset to take the stage, but was supported by loved ones to release yellow balloons into the air to commemorate her life. A vigil has been created at the school where the popular 26-year-old teacher taught drama and English . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Stephanie Scott's remains were formally identified during an autopsy . The corner will now attempt to determine the cause of her death . Police discovered the body in a remote national park on Friday . She went missing on Easter sunday, just days before she was due to get married to her partner of five years . Her father has spoken out about the family's pain, saying it's difficult to be surrounded by reminders of her wedding . Police will contact authorities in Holland as they investigate accused killer, Vincent Stanford, who was charged with Stephanie's murder .

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Nick Cannon has signed and sealed a deal to write a tell-all book about his marriage to Mariah Carey -  and she is furious about him betraying her. Mariah rejected Nick's numerous demands for a $30 million divorce settlement so now he's writing the book — saying he plans get his payday for being married to her one way or another - and there is nothing she can do about it because he already signed the deal last week with major publishing company Simon and Schuster. Simon & Schuster has confirmed to Daily Mail Online that the book is being published by Gallery Books, an imprint of the high-powered publisher. 'Mariah was willing to give Nick $10 million but he said 'hell no' and demanded $30,' a family friend tells the Daily Mail exclusively. 'Mariah says it is what they agreed to in the prenup before they got married. Scroll down for video . Battle of wills: Even though they have a prenup that would pay Nick $10million, Nick wanted more. When Mariah refused he decided to get his payday through a book deal. But Nick insisted he needs and deserves more than what they originally talked about, but Mariah wouldn't budge. Now Nick is being very vengeful, dating other women in public including Nicole Murphy, Michael Strahan's ex, the source says. 'Mariah kept telling Nick she was not going to give him a penny more than $10 million,'  says the friend. 'He told her he could write a book and get $30 million and much more for a movie deal for all of the crap she put him through over the years. 'Mariah told Nick nobody cares what he has to say and told him to take it or leave it because that's it - not a penny more.' The friend believes Nick asked for an outrageous amount from Mariah so when she said 'no' he could use that as an excuse to go to the book publisher. Nick hardly needs Mariah's money- although she is worth more than ten times his value. The actor and host of America's Got Talent has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Mariah is worth about $225 million. The estranged stars have been going back and forth about this since Nick filed for divorce in December. He was finally tired of arguing with her. ''He says she is being unreasonable so he has to do what he has to do. 'Now Mariah is angry, devastated and scared that Nick will reveal her inner most secrets and make her look like a desperate fool.' Mariah was crazy about Nick and trusted him with everything in her life but, now she feels he has turned out like every other man in her life and she is completely crushed, the friend reveals. Mariah, 45, and Nick, 34, have been battling about money and custody of their twins since he filed the divorce papers four months ago and even though there is a prenuptial agreement Nick is willing to air their dirty laundry — for a big fat check. US singer Marih Carey and her husband, US movie maker and actor Nick Cannon, leave the hotel to have a dinner at the Eiffel Tower in 2012 to celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary . Battle for the babies: Who gets custody of twins Monoe and Moroccan Cannon is another issue in the divorce battle . Mariah and Nick were married on her private estate in the Bahamas on April 30, 2008 and they welcomed their twins Monroe and Moroccan on April 30, 2011. However, in August 2014, Nick confirmed that he and his wife, Mariah had been separated for a few months and he filed for divorce on December 12, 2014. 'Nick says he is going to tell the world about Mariah's drug use, her strange eating habits, psychosis, what she has said about other artists, her sexual proclivities and her parenting skills. It which will really be hurtful,' the insider continued. 'And Nick is also going to explain why he thinks he should have full custody of the twins. Mariah has admitted she never wanted children and Nick is going to tell the world why she felt that way. 'If Nick was not willing to spill all of their nasty and salacious secrets he would not have gotten a book deal. So obviously, Simon and Schuster feel this is going to be a blockbuster and they signed him up.'

Nick Cannon has demanded $30M to settle his divorce from Mariah - even though their prenup calls for less . Mariah has refused and now Nick has inked a deal with an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Gallery Books . Nick filed for divorce last December after six years of marriage . Mariah and Nick have been battling about money and custody of their twins ever since . Nick to reveal secrets about drug use, strange eating habits, her put-downs of other artists, her sexual proclivities .

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Yesterday,  the son of the Sultan of Brunei, one of the world's richest men wed bride Dayangku Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah Pengiran Haji Bolkiah in a spectacular ceremony at the monarch's 1,788-room palace in Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. Prince Abdul Malik, 31, and his 22-year-old bride both wore outfits embellished with diamonds, while Raabi'atul carried a bouquet made of dazzling gems, rather than flowers. The lavish display of wealth is possibly the most opulent wedding of all time, but the couple aren't the first too say I do at a ceremony costing millions. Scroll down for video . Prince Abdul Malik and  Dayangku Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah Pengiran Haji Bolkiah married in an opulent ceremony yesterday . Over the last 20 years,wedding expenditure has become an eye-popping affair, with celebrities and royals unafraid to spend millions on their big day. Even stars like Kim Kardashian and Elizabeth Taylor, who have a string of failed marriages behind them, continue to spend a fortune of everything from their wedding booze and location to their dress. Hundreds of thousands of pounds are spent on flower arrangements and often, as is the case with the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton, millions can be spent on top-notch security. To find out who had the most extravagant wedding ceremonies of all time, read on... Prince William and Kate Middleton, April 2011 . Estimated cost: £24 million ($34m) Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton in April 2011 . Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton in April 2011 was arguably the biggest wedding of the 21st century and the costs of the big day reflected that. While most of the £24million went towards the security, at an estimated £21million ($32m), the couple also had to put on a lavish reception for their 1,900 guests, which included royal families from around the world. The flowers for the ceremony and the reception cost £550,000 ($800,000) and the cake cost £55,000 ($80,000). Kate's beautiful wedding gown, which was designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen was also pricey, costing an estimated £30,000 ($434,000). Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, November, 2006 . Estimated cost : £1.4million ($2m) (Or £1.5million when adjusted for inflation) Tom Cruise married Katie Holmes in 2006 . When Tom Cruise married Katie Holmes, he already had two failed marriages behind him, but that didn't stop the actor going all-out for his nuptials to the Dawson's Creek actress. The couple married at the 15th century Odescalchi Castle outside Rome, which costs £35,000 ($50,000) to rent for an event. They spent £600,000 (($900,000) on flights for their guests including Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez and David Beckham to get to Italy and forked out £120,000 ($180,000) on wine for the reception. Katie's dress was designed by Giorgio Armani, who also provided the suits for the groom and groomsmen and the bridesmaid dresses. The bride's wedding night lingerie alone was said to cost £2000 ($3000). The couple split in 2012. Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky, July 2010 . Estimated cost:  £3.5million ($5million) Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky's wedding . With Hilary and Bill Clinton as parents, Chelsea Clinton's wedding was never going to be an understated affair. Her wedding to Marc Mezvinsky in Astor Courts, Rhinebeck, New York, cost an estimated £3.5million, with 400 guests on the guestlist that included Oprah Winfrey and the designer Vera Wang. The couple were reported to have spent £500,000 ($750,000)  on catering, £350,000 ($500,000) on flowers  and £420,000 (($600,000) on air conditioned tents for the reception. The bride and bridesmaids' dresses were designed by Vera Wang and her jewellery was estimated to cost £170,000 ($250,000). Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, May 2014 . Estimated cost: £8.2million ($12million) Kim Kardashian's wedding to Kanye West . Kim Kardashian and Kanye West both have a reputation for ostentatious behaviour and their wedding at Fort Belvedere in Florence last May didn't disappoint. Kim's Givenchy Haute Couture white lace designer gown cost a cool £350,000 $(500,000), while the 16th century picturesque Italian venue set them back another £300,000 ($410,000). The opulent nuptials cost a whopping £8.2million ($12million) according to reports, with hotels, private jets and that 7ft vanilla and berry cake all adding to the cost. In true Kanye style, their ancient wedding venue needed a lavish touch, and the famous pair splashed out extra cash for upgrades, lighting and construction.. This included a grandiose 20ft wall of white flowers, with the wall of blooms featuring white roses, peonies and out-of-season bushels of tuberose - known for their beautiful fragrance. People magazine reported that the wedding flowers were prepared at one of the city's oldest florists - Fiori Della Signoria and set the couple back £95,000 ($136,000). Opera star Andrea Bocelli charges anywhere up to £900,000 ($1.3million) per performance, and he was on hand to sing Con te Partiro, and Ave Maria when Kim walked down the aisle. Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah (heir to the Sultan of Brunei) and Sarah Salleh, September, 2004 . Estimated cost: £2.8million ($4million) Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah married Sarah Salleh in 2004 . They hosted a lavish banquet for thousands of guests the day after their ceremony . When Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah married Sarah Salleh in 2004, their nuptials were said to cost £2.8million ($4million). Royal families and political leaders from around the world attended the event at the Nurul Iman Palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. After the wedding, the crown prince went on an 8km parade across Brunei's capital in a gold Rolls Royce stretch limo that was followed by 103 limousines and preceded by a marching band. They hosted a lavish banquet for thousands of guests on the following day. Liza Minnelli and David Guest , March 2002 . Estimated cost £2.4million ($3.5million) (£2.9m when adjusted for inflation) The wedding of Liza Minnelli and David Guest . Liza Minnelli is Hollywood royalty and her wedding to David Guest was A-List heavy in March 2002. David's best man was Michael Jackson and Liza's maid of honour was Elizabeth Taylor. The couple were reported to have spent £500,000 ($700,000) on flowers and £30,000 ($40,000) on a twelve-tier wedding cake for their guests. Evening entertainment included performances from Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole and a 60-piece orchestra. They split up just sixteen months later. Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia, June 2004 . Estimated cost £40million ($60million) (£45m when adjusted for inflation) The wedding of Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia . Inside the banquet at the Palace of Versailles . Billionaire steel-magnate Lakshmi Mittal daughter married banker Amit Bhatia in one of the most lavish ceremonies of all time in 2004. Guests were sent invitations in silver boxes, which also included plane tickets to Paris and rooms booked at some of the French capital's top hotels. Their five-day celebrations kick-started with an engagement ceremony at the Palace Of Versaillles, which was followed by a meal at the Jardin des Tuileries, catered for by chefs who had been flown in from India. Pop star Kylie Minogure performed at the event and guests were treated to a no-expense spared fireworks display at the Eiffel Tower. They were also reportedly given goody bags filled with expensive wine and jewellery. Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky, October, 1991 . Cost (1.7million) $2.5million (£2.7m when adjusted for inflation) Elizabeth Taylor's final wedding to construction worker Larry Fortensky . Elizabeth Taylor's final wedding to construction worker Larry Fortensky was a lavish affair held at Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch in california. 160 guests who attended included Liza Minnelli, Eddie Murphy, Nancy Reagan, Quincy Jones, Macaulay Culkin, Brooke Shields, Diane von Furstenberg, Arsenio Hall, George Hamilton. The couple reportedly hired 100 security men to keep paparazzi from getting into the venue. Their 160-guest wedding took place at Michael Jackson's famed Neverland Ranch Santa Ynez Valley, California, where about a dozen persistent helicopters took the only non-authorized photos from above. Elizabeth wore a yellow Valentino gown that cost £17,000 ($25,000). Prince Felipe of Spain and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, May, 2004 . Estimated cost £20million ($29million) The wedding between Prince Felipe of Spain and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano . The wedding between Prince Felipe of Spain and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano took place at the Senora de la Almudena in Madrid and was estimated to cost £20million. Flowers was planted across the city in advance of the celebrations that cost £700,000 ($1million). Much like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the secutiry details formed the largest part of the wedding costs, with 18,000 policemen and soldiers deployed during the event. Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar, March 2007 . Estimated cost £1.7million ($2.5million) Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar married in 2007 . Workers level the cricket pitch built for the wedding celebrations of British actress Elizabeth Hurley and her new husband Arun Nayar at the Umaid Bhawan Palace . Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar married in 2007 in celebrations that last eight days and spanned two continents. They started with a ceremony at Suderly Castle in Gloucestershire and then travelled to Jodhpur, India, where they held another ceremony at Umaid Bhawan Palace and and a reception at Mehrangarh Fort. The couple were reported to have paid £205,000 ($300,000) for flights for their guests and a further £70,000 on accommodation for people attending. The guest list was A-List heavy and included Elton John, who gave Elizabeth away. Crown Prince Pavlos Of Greece And Marie Chantal Miller, July, 1995 . Estimated cost £5.5million ($8million) The wedding of Crown Prince Pavlos Of Greece to Marie Chantal Miller in 1995 . The wedding of Crown Prince Pavlos Of Greece to Marie Chantal Miller in 1995 reportedly cost £5.5million and was held in London. The couple married at St Sophia's Greek Cathedral and the guestlist had more royals than the wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer. Marie-Chantal's parents hosted 1,200 guests at a pre-wedding champagne reception, dinner, and ball two nights before the wedding at Wrotham Park in Sevenoaks, with 100,000 flowers flown in from Ecuador to decorate the venue. Two days later, the couple were married at St Sophia's Greek Cathedral in London in front of 400 guests, and the ceremony was also broadcast via satellite to a further 800 guests who were watching on screens at Hampton Court Palace. Marie-Chantal's dress for the event was pearl-encrusted and made of ivory silk by Valentino Garavani. It was reported to cost £155,000 ($225,000) and took four months to make. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Hampton Court Palace.

Yesterday, the son of the Sultan of Brunei married in an opulent ceremony . The couple both wore in diamonds and the bride had a bouquet of jewels . There is now a trend of extravagant weddings for celebrities and royals . Kim Kardashian, Kate Middleton and Katie Holmes spent millions on theirs .

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Denmark's Crown Princess Mary might have wowed in a succession of evening gowns last week but Sunday was all about low-key family time for the Australian-born royal. Mary, 43, treated her three youngest children, Princess Isabella, seven, and twins Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent, four, to a day out at a farm in Kirke Hyllinge, a village in Zealand. Making the most of the sunny weather, the quartet certainly appeared to be having fun, with all four crouching down to pet a tiny Holstein Friesian calf. Scroll down for video . Enjoying the sunshine: Denmark's Crown Princess Mary and her daughters Isabella and Josephine . Despite the potential for getting dirty, Mary was as fashionable as ever and appeared to have taken inspiration from the rural location in her tweed jacket and jeans. The three children, meanwhile, were well-wrapped up in cosy padded jackets and appeared fascinated by the cows grazing in one of the barns, with Prince Vincent even climbing a fence to get a better look. But not everyone fancied a day out at the farm, with Mary left without her husband Crown Prince Frederik, 46, and eldest son Prince Christian, nine, for the outing. The visit, which was part of Denmark's annual Eco Day celebrations, came days after royals from around Europe descended on Copenhagen for Queen Margrethe II's 75th birthday celebrations. Having a cuddle: The family met the calf during a visit to a farm in the village of Kirke Hyllinge . Going green: The moment came during Eco Day, an annual event in Denmark . Now my turn: Mary's youngest son, Prince Vincent, four, approaches the calf for a cuddle . Slow down! Mary holds tight to Prince Vincent after the active four-year-old scaled a fence for a better look . Kicking off with a glitzy gala dinner last Wednesday night, festivities continued with a balcony appearance and parade through the Danish capital the following day. Mary, who wowed in a striking lilac gown embellished with silver beadwork on the first night, was seated beside her mother-in-law during the procession up shopping street Strøget. She also appeared on the balcony of the Amalienborg Palace alongside her husband and children and was there once again for the celebration's climax - a spectacular party at Christiansborg Castle. Although she had stiff competition from the equally glamorous Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, 37, and Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 41, the Australian-born royal ensured all eyes were on her courtesy of a shimmering silver gown. Still climbing: Prince Vincent watches the action from his perch half way up a gate . Country skills: The Princess and her children also tried their hand at milking, albeit not on a real cow . No photos! Princess Josephine pulls a face at photographers, watched by her mother . Surrounded: The family inspects the herd of Holstein Friesian dairy cows kept at the farm .

Crown Princess Mary spent Sunday on the farm with her children . Husband Crown Prince Frederik was absent as was Prince Christian, nine . Spent the day out petting calves and inspecting a herd of cows . Event took place in the tiny village of Kirke Hyllinge in Zealand .

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A book of songs used by the U.S. Air Force contains horrifying lyrics about rape, pedophilia and homosexuality. The unofficial 2012 paperback book was revealed by a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed by four sexual-assault victims who want to stop the practice of sexual assault allegations within the military being handled by commanding officers. Former Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Smith, who said she was sexually assaulted by a fellow airman in Iraq, brought forward the songbook and she had filed an administrative complaint over the book in 2012. A book of songs used by the U.S. Air Force contains horrifying lyrics about rape, pedophilia and homosexuality . The complaint alleges some of the most disturbing content is found in the songbooks of the 55th, 77th, and 79th fighter squadrons of the Air Force . But Smith said the general assigned to address her complaint also sang the sexist songs with the airmen regularly and she did not hear back from him. Set to the tune of  Bye Bye Blackbird: . Back your a** against the wall, here I come b**** and all, bye, bye cherry. I know I ain't got a lot, but what I got will fill your t***, bye bye cherry. I took her to my cottage in the wild woods, . And there I took advantage of her childhood. Oh my God, it was nice, cherry bye bye. The complaint alleges some of the most disturbing content is found in the songbooks of the 55th, 77th, and 79th fighter squadrons of the Air Force, reports ABC News. The 130-page songbook contains 70 songs with titles including Pubic Hair, The Kotex Song and Bestiality. One of them, The S&M Man, is set to the tune of The Candy Man and describes sexually mutilating women and dragging AIDS victims behind a bus. Another one of them comes with the warning: 'THIS SONG IS ONLY FOR A VERY FEW SICK PEOPLE!!!!' A section of the book reads: 'This book is our thoughts, our songs and our games. 'Lesser individuals who have never strapped their a**** to a piece of flaming metal will considers these of little or no redeeming value. Because of this, the songs contained in this book are held as sacred by those of us that have.' The 130-page songbook contains 70 songs with titles including Pubic Hair, The Kotex Song and Bestiality . One of the songs comes with the warning: 'THIS SONG IS ONLY FOR A VERY FEW SICK PEOPLE!!!!' It is stamped with the playing-cards logo of the 77th Fighter Squadron, which is based at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. The Daily Beast reports the papers also show jailbait posters. In a press conference Tuesday on the lawsuit, Smith said co-workers mocked and harassed her after she complained. 'I filed a formal complaint,' Smith said, reports USA Today. 'Six officers were punished in my case. All the officers received nothing more than a piece of paper reprimanding them for their behavior. All will still lead. All will oversee airmen and sexual assault claims.' In her original complaint, Smith also said she was sexually assaulted by her master sergeant in Germany. Smith escaped that assault when several other airmen intervened. Retired Air Force Col. Don Christensen, president of Protect Our Defenders, an advocacy group for military sex assault victims told Stars and Stripes: 'This is something that is used by Air Force officers today. 'These are the commanders who sing songs about raping women as fun.' The book is bound to look like an official Air Force publication - the bottom of its pages are labeled 'For Unofficial Use Only. Former Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Smith,  (pictured) who said she was sexually assaulted by a fellow airman in Iraq, brought forward the songbook and she had filed an administrative complaint over the book in 2012 . Air Force spokeswoman Capt. Brooke Brzozowske didn't comment on the lawsuit itself to ABC News, but said the book was from 2012, before the Air Force initiating a health and welfare inspections program where such materials would have been confiscated. She said the Air Force had contacted the Inspectors General to make sure the books were not still in use. She told Stars and Stripes that as a result of a 2012 six-month investigation there were 16 allegations against eight officers at Shaw Air Force Base who failed to prevent or investigate sexual harassment, condoned or refused to remove sexually offensive material and tolerated on-duty alcohol consumption. In 2014 there were nearly 6,000 victims of sexual assault in the U.S. military this year, up eight per cent from last year, according to a study. The Pentagon report, based on an anonymous survey and shared with the Associated Press, also found that retaliation remains an ongoing problem in stern military culture that emphasizes rank, loyalty and strength. Indeed, 60per cent of the women who reported some type of unwanted sexual contact complained about social backlash from co-workers or other service members. Under fire from Congress, Pentagon leaders and the White House, the military services have launched programs to encourage reporting, provide better care for victims, step up prosecutions and urge troops to intervene when they see others in threatening situations. Congress continues to press for an overhaul of the military justice system to change the way that sexual assault cases are handled.

The 130-page songbook contains 70 songs with titles including Pubic Hair and The Kotex Song as well as Bestiality . One of them, The S&M Man, is set to tune of The Candy Man and graphically describes sexually mutilating women . Revealed in lawsuit filing by four sexual-assault victims who want to stop the practice of sexual assault allegations within the military being handled entirely within the command structure .

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Lucas Leiva would like to remind people it is not just Steven Gerrard playing out his own emotional journey in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa at Wembley. The Brazilian has been at Anfield for eight years and holds the unwanted record of playing more games for Liverpool without winning a major trophy than anyone else in 50 years. He missed the 2012 League Cup final and two other Wembley appearances that year with a serious knee injury sustained against Chelsea the previous November. His story might not have the celebrity appeal of Gerrard saying goodbye in an FA Cup final on his 35th birthday, but the desire to win the Cup is just as strong. Lucas has been the longest-serving player at Liverpool behind captain Steven Gerrard (right) Lucas has played more games for Liverpool without winning a major trophy than anyone else in 50 years . ‘I’ve played at the Maracana a few times but never at Wembley,’ said Lucas, 28. ‘I have been dreaming about it, to be honest. I’ve been at Liverpool so long. Gerrard deserves to win the FA Cup after what he has done for this club. He has won many trophies here but a lot of people here have been working for many years and not won as much as him. We want to win like him.’ When Lucas was signed by Rafa Benitez in 2007, Liverpool had just been in their second Champions League final in three seasons. But he has had to endure turbulent times since then; four managers and a change of ownership that dragged Liverpool into virtual civil war. Not surprisingly, the cup finals and trophies dried up. ‘I didn’t think I was going to stay this long. I felt after the first season I was gone,’ said Lucas with a laugh, having been pilloried by the Kop during his early days. ‘There have been big changes in the club during my time here and at some point you pay a price for that. Sunday will mark Steven Gerrard’s 36th, and possibly last, appearance at Wembley. Thirty-two of his games have been there for England (including one at the old Wembley) and three for Liverpool. Wembley record for England P32 W24 D4 L4 Goals 8 . Wembley record for Liverpool P3 W1 D1 L1 Goals 0 . Three Wembley highlights . England 2-0 Ukraine - 2000 . Makes his England debut at the old Wembley the day after his 20th birthday and impresses enough to earn a place in Kevin Keegan’s Euro 2000 squad. Plays for 81 minutes before replaced by Kieron Dyer. England 2-0 USA - 2008 . Scores his first goal at the new national stadium when he sidefoots Gareth Barry’s pass past American goalkeeper Brad Guzan. Liverpool 2-1 Everton- 2012 . Having lifted the League Cup earlier in the season, Gerrard returned to Wembley for a sweet FA Cup semi-final victory against their Merseyside rivals, with Andy Carroll heading a late winner. ‘There was discussion about ownership, the court and all that. It didn’t help. We saw a lot of senior players leaving. This is a chance for our new team to win their first trophy.’ Lucas has gone from an impressionable youngster learning from Gerrard, Pepe Reina and Xabi Alonso to one of the senior voices in the dressing room. He has seen youngsters Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe criticised for being photographed with a shisha pipe and said: ‘It is hard to give advice because there are so many people always around players. I just think young players shouldn’t get carried away. I had real role models in the dressing room like Pepe and Stevie. You saw they had success because of the way they do things, not just their talent. ‘Ten years ago, players would have more space. Today we go to a restaurant and everyone is filming, recording or taking pictures. You need to have extra care. If you are having a glass of wine, then people say you are drunk.’ Lucas tries to win a tackle during Liverpool's 2-0 victory at home to Newcastle on Monday night . Lucas celebrates Joe Allen's (right) second goal for Liverpool against Newcastle . Lucas is desperate to win the FA Cup and end his 270-game barren spell at Anfield. The last player to have played more times for Liverpool without winning a major trophy was Alan O’Court who played for the club 345 times between 1952 and 1964, collecting just a Second Division championship medal. Liverpool felt so sorry for Lucas, who was injured for the 2012 League Cup final win, they asked the Football League to send him a medal in the post. Liverpool’s improvements under Rodgers have not so far translated into silverware. They finished second to Manchester City in a thrilling Premier League title race last season and were beaten by eventual winners Chelsea in this year’s Capital One Cup semi-finals. Brendan Rodgers knows, with a far stronger squad than he inherited in 2012, they now have to take the cup competitions seriously. ‘For me, the objective in the first couple of years was getting into the Champions League,’ he said. ‘If you look at how we did in the cups we weren’t so good. I felt we didn’t have the squad to challenge. This year we’d arrived into the Champions League and could focus on winning a trophy. We have got to one semi-final already in the Capital One Cup and now we’ve got another chance. Our vision is to win trophies.’ Gerrard has returned to the squad after a three-match ban from being sent off against Manchester United . Gerrard (right) made his Wembley debut for England in 2000 in a friendly against Ukraine . The return of Gerrard into the squad after a three-match ban for stamping on Manchester United’s Ander Herrera is vital to calm any nerves. In contrast to Lucas and others in the Liverpool team, he has played at Wembley 35 times in his career — and been on the winning side in 25 of them. Rodgers smiles that he will be ‘heartless’ in deciding whether to name his captain in the starting XI but is adamant Gerrard will make a big contribution. ‘I’ve had a meal with him, talking over things,’ said the manager. ‘I am disappointed I didn’t have the chance to work with him for longer. At 24, I would have built a team around him like I did with Luis Suarez. ‘Wembley is like his second home. He knows what it takes to win there. He’s calm anyway before the games and that is important for us as a team. Everyone respects that I want to do what is best for the team. Status and star quality have never bothered me, really.’

Lucas holds record of playing more Liverpool games without winning a major trophy than anyone else in 50 years . Liverpool face Aston Villa in FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday . FA Cup final next month could be Steven Gerrard's last Liverpool game .

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Steve Peters, the sports psychiatrist called on by a number of top stars, will play a key role in keeping troubled England batsman Jonathan Trott focused in the Caribbean. Trott has made a nightmare return to the Test side 18 months since situational anxieties saw him quit the Ashes tour — falling cheaply in both innings in the first Test in Antigua and finding his ‘on the move’ batting technique under strong scrutiny. It is understood that Trott is having regular Skype sessions with Peters from the team hotel, and he credits the psychiatrist with helping him overcome his mental health issues to win his Test place back. Jonathan Trott has endured a nightmare return to Test cricket with some poor performances in the first Test . But the double failure will be a big challenge for Trott, with Peters’s assistance, to continue ‘to keep a proper prospective on life and cricket’ which he said he was doing before the Test, rather than having ‘unrealistic expectations about his batting,’ which he had in Australia. Peters, whose other clients include the England football team, Liverpool, British Cycling and snooker’s Ronnie O’Sullivan, will no doubt be telling Trott to manage his inner chimp — the part of the brain that runs on emotions and gut instincts in contrast to the rational, evidence-based part. Despite his success with multi-Olympic champions Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton, Peters didn’t do anything to improve England during their dismal 2014 football World Cup but is still involved on an ad hoc basis. Steve Peters (right) worked with the England football team during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil . The England team under Peter Moores have a more relaxed attitude towards the players’ use of social media than previous regimes. All-rounder Ben Stokes took to Twitter, after taking a wicket with a no-ball in the West Indies first innings, to comment: ‘Tweets about the no-ball flooding in, so tomorrow I won’t try, bowl four feet behind the line and bowl 70 mph... then you’re all happy’. Despite the provocative tweet, for which he later apologised, the England camp had no complaint. Instead they were pleased that one of the players had showed some character. England batsman Ben Stokes plays a sweeping shot during day four of the first Test in Antigua . Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove’s biggest ambition in cricket is to see an Ashes Test match at his beloved Ageas Bowl ground, which he was mainly responsible for building and funding. However, it will be 2023 at the earliest before Bransgrove has a chance of fulfilling his dream. And ironically ECB representative Bransgrove has been watching the first Test in Antigua alongside former ECB chairman David Morgan, highly influential in Hampshire rivals Glamorgan hosting Ashes games in 2009 and 2015. And since Bransgrove was one of Giles Clarke’s major opponents during his autocratic ECB reign, that didn’t help Hampshire’s chances either. Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove (left) wants to see an Ashes Test match at the Ageas Bowl ground . Peter Salmon, director of BBC England, made a surprise appearance in the Test Match Special booth at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium. However, Salmon had not flown out to the Caribbean at licence fee payers’ expense, just to check whether Joe Wilson’s hard-working BBC sports team were giving value for money. He happened to be on holiday in Antigua. SIR VIV: THIS IS SURREAL . Coming across Sir Vivian Richards, King of Antigua, having a moment alone surveying the Test match scene, Sports Agenda asked him what it was like, watching cricket at a ground named after you and where your statue stands. ‘It’s surreal,’ said Richards. ‘You have to pinch yourself.’ The striking Richards statue, by acclaimed Cuban sculptor Andres Gonzalez, was funded by Fidel Castro’s Cuban government to mark 20 years of diplomatic accord between the two islands. Meanwhile, England’s intense batting coach Mark Ramprakash is taking a surprising interest in Cuban politics. He tweeted: ‘Glad the US has finally taken Cuba off the terror list and relations between the two countries are improving.’ Ex-England Rugby 2015 chief executive Debbie Jevans attended Thursday’s Football League board meeting . Debbie Jevans, the former England Rugby 2015 chief executive whose falling out with the RFU led to her walking out on her job — six months before the World Cup — has made her first public appearance since that Twickenham storm. She attended Thursday’s Football League board meeting in her role as an independent director and played a full part in the discussions.

Jonathan Trott has struggled on his Test comeback against West Indies . Ben Stokes took to Twitter to voice his frustration with a no-ball call . Former England Rugby 2015 chief executive Debbie Jevans has made her first public appearance since that Twickenham storm .

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(CNN)On the surface, the mix-up seems incomprehensible: How can a volunteer sheriff's deputy accidentally fire a handgun instead of a Taser, killing a man? That's apparently what happened in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when a 73-year-old reserve deputy, Robert Bates, killed Eric Harris. Bates said he meant to use his stun gun but ended up firing his handgun instead. "Oh! I shot him. I'm sorry," Bates said in a video of the shooting. But it's happened before. In a well-publicized 2009 case, a Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer fired his gun instead of his Taser, killing 22-year-old Oscar Grant in Oakland, California. The former officer, Johannes Mehserle, testified that he had meant to use his Taser but drew his gun instead. Mehserle was sentenced to two years in prison for involuntary manslaughter but was released early due to good conduct. So how easy -- or hard -- is it to draw and fire a handgun mistakenly instead of a Taser? Here are some factors to consider: . Law enforcement experts say the gun should be holstered on the officer's dominant side of the body, and the Taser should be placed on the nondominant side. So if an officer is left-handed, the gun should be on the left side. Bates' attorney said his client is left-handed. But the reserve deputy said his gun was holstered on his right side -- his nondominanant side. "I shoot long guns left handed and handguns right handed," Bates said in a written statement to investigators. After Bates announced at the scene he was going to use his Taser, he "used his nondominant hand, and it was the gun," said Clark Brewster, Bates' attorney. "He said that he saw the laser sight on the shoulder, assumed it was the Taser," Brewster said. "Both the gun and the Taser have a laser sight, and he just made a mistake." Brewster also said his client's left hand was holding a pepper gun. In his statement to investigators, Bates said he had grabbed a "pepper ball launcher" to try to slow or stop Harris, who was running away. Bates did not say explicitly where the Taser was on his body. But he admitted to grabbing the wrong device and said he was "startled" by the recoil of the gun. "After realizing what had happened I was in a state of shock and disbelief," he told investigators. Bates is now charged with second-degree manslaughter. If convicted, he faces up to four years in prison. Deputy who shot Eric Harris turns himself in . Bates was carrying his personal gun, a Smith & Wesson .357 five-shot revolver, and a Model X26 Taser, he said in his statement to investigators. Attorneys representing the Harris family said there are stark differences between the two devices. One held up a small black .357 revolver, followed by a mostly bright yellow Taser that was noticeably larger than the gun. "There's no way an officer can get this confused with this," said one of the attorneys from the law firm of Smolen, Smolen & Roytman. Taser's X26 model comes in different designs. Some are mostly yellow, while others are mostly black with a yellow panel in the middle. But all appear to be larger than Smith & Wesson .357 five-shot revolvers. Sgt. Jim Clark of the Tulsa Police Department -- which is separate from the county sheriff's office for which Bates volunteered -- said Bates was the "victim" of something called "slip and capture." That's when a person intends to do one thing but instead does another in a high-stress situation. But a criminal justice expert told CNN the claim amounts to "junk science." "There's no peer-reviewed articles that would support this. ... It's not generally accepted by the scientific community," said Phil Stinson, an assistant professor of criminal justice at Bowling Green State University. "So it's something that in most courts would not be admissible as evidence." An attorney for the Harris family said the "slip and capture" theory hasn't held up in court. "The only time slip and capture has ever been used as a defense was in the shooting in Oakland (of Oscar Grant)," the attorney said. And that defense failed. Tasers are built to feel and look different than guns, according to Taser International. Steve Tuttle, vice president for strategic communications at Taser, noted some of those differences to CNN: A gun is heavier. A Taser has a different grip and feel. When you take the safety off on a Taser, an LED control panel lights up. There's more: Tasers can be different colors (yellow or black), and the holster is different from a gun's. But in the field, where an officer reacts on instinct, there are other distinctions outside of the product itself that are important, Tuttle said. Taser's training calls for the stun gun to be placed on an officer's nondominant side, as law enforcement experts say. And its training suggests that officers shout aloud, "Taser! Taser! Taser!" as they prepare to deploy it. These guidelines are designed so that in the moment -- when an officer's muscle memory kicks in -- the body reflexively knows which weapon it is reaching for. It is up to each law enforcement department, however, in how it trains personnel and what regulations it requires as far as placement on the body. The company declined to comment on the Tulsa shooting in particular. The stun guns, or conducted electrical weapons, manufactured by Taser have been used more than 2.7 million times, Tuttle said, and are designed to be used in situations that are not considered life or death. CNN's Catherine E. Shoichet, Brooke Baldwin, Ed Lavandera and Mariano Castillo contributed to this report.

Attorney: Robert Bates assumed the gun was a Taser because he saw a laser sight on it . Harris family lawyers say there are stark differences between the gun and Taser used . In 2009, an officer in California also said he mistakenly used his gun instead of a Taser .

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Jailed: Jordan Sim-Mutch posted pictures of stolen money and drugs on Facebook after targeting businesses across Greater Manchester . A 24-year-old man who carried out a series of raids on petrol stations and convenience stores has been jailed after boasting about his crimes on Facebook. Jordan Sim-Mutch posted pictures of stolen money and drugs on the social networking site after targeting businesses across Greater Manchester. The career criminal, who claimed he worked in 'midnight removals' in his online profile, was part of an armed gang responsible for 29 robberies and burglaries. Sim-Mutch, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, was jailed yesterday after admitting to a string of offences at Minsull Street Crown Court. On Wednesday night, hours before he was sentenced, Sim-Mutch uploaded a picture taken inside the courtroom that shows he and his fellow gang members in the dock. The photograph of the smirking men - which is now being used as the criminal's 'cover picture' on Facebook - was illegally taken by a friend in the public gallery. A number of supportive comments have since been left on the image, with one saying 'love you Jord' and another posting 'lads on tour'. The court was told the gang carried out a series of armed raids on petrol stations, convenience stores and a pub to pay for cannabis. The men used a number of stolen cars fitted with false licence plates, including a BMW and an Audi A5, to use as getaway vehicles, it was heard. They targeted businesses in groups of four, armed with a variety of weapons including bricks, baseball bats, a meat cleaver, axes, and, on one occasion, an imitation firearm. Three men would enter the premises and hold up staff as the fourth remained in the car. Prosecutor Adam Smith told the court that on one occasion, the men stole nearly £4,000 worth of cigarettes and £1,000 in cash from a BP garage in Bredbury. In another robbery, three of the group walked into a pub and threatened customers with a meat cleaver. Mr Smith said: 'A customer was threatened and told to "get in the back" towards the rear cash office where there was a safe. 'One was threatened with the cleaver and two took the member of staff to the office where they were forced to open the safe before they took £2,000.' The gang were involved in 29 robberies and burglaries across areas of Stockport and Greater Manchester. The men were first caught in November 2013, but were granted bail by the courts. When they re-started the operation in February last year, the gang had to carry out their crimes during the day because they were subject to curfews and electronic tagging orders. The gang were caught after police, suspecting they were behind a spree of recent robberies, started to monitor them. Sim-Mutch pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob, conspiracy to commit burglary, conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to possess an imitation firearm. The career criminal, who claimed he worked in 'midnight removals' in his online profile, was part of an armed gang responsible for 29 robberies and burglaries. Above, a photograph posted by Sim-Mutch . The court was told the gang carried out a series of armed raids on petrol stations, convenience stores and a pub to pay for cannabis. Above, a Facebook photograph that appears to show a stash of the drug . Prosecutor Adam Smith told the court that on one occasion, the men stole nearly £4,000 worth of cigarettes and £1,000 in cash from a BP garage in Bredbury. Above, Jordan Sim-Mutch in photos posted online . Mitigating, his barrister Simon Morton said he was not a member who ordered victims to the floor because he suffers with a stammer. Explaining why he got involved in the enterprise, Sim-Mitch told him: 'Well I'm just a big daft lad, aren't I?' Mr Morton said: 'He goes on to say there is no excuse for what he did. This is a big mistake, a long time in jail for a poxy bit of money.' Sentencing Judge Timothy Mort said: 'These are premises in the local community - local to you - where people are providing a valuable service for you and your neighbours and friends and family. They targeted businesses in groups of four, armed with a variety of weapons including bricks, baseball bats, a meat cleaver, axes, and, on one occasion, an imitation firearm. Above, a photograph posted by Sim-Mutch . Sim-Mutch, pictured, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob, conspiracy to commit burglary, conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to possess an imitation firearm. He was jailed for nine and a half years yesterday . 'Normal people who go to the pub and go to the shop. They are providing a valuable service in your community and it is your community you have been targeting. 'When one analyses conspiracies it is straight forward enough. Worryingly simple offences are being committed. 'If it was a vulnerable convenience store, three would go in, get cigarettes, the till, wave something at staff and run for it. Easy money. 'Mr Sim-Mutch, he would get a call saying "do you want to take part?" There were more than enough happy to do it if you didn't want to take part.' Getaway driver Paul Edwards, 34, who had offences or robbery stretching back to 2001, was jailed for nine-and-a-half years. Tyler Quinn, 22, was jailed for eight-and-a-half years. Aaron Bell, 18, was jailed for seven years. Ben Fredricks, 23, was jailed for nine-and-a-half years. Paul Huskie, 23, who stored the 'robbers' kit' in his flat, was jailed for three years. The gang, all from Stockport, admitted conspiracy to rob.

Jordan Sim-Mutch was member of armed gang that targeted businesses . Criminals carried out 29 robberies and burglaries in Greater Manchester . Sim-Mutch posted pictures of stolen cash and drugs on Facebook profile .

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Police in upstate New York determined that a suspicious package that sparked an hours-long lockdown Monday at Hamilton College did not pose any threat. The liberal arts college in Clinton sent out four alerts in the span of an hour urging students and staff to shelter in place, lock doors, draw curtains and stay away from windows. Campus officials said a bomb threat and the threat of a shooting at the recently renovated Kirner-Johnson Building were received by phone at 9.45am. On lockown: Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, was placed on lockdown this morning in response to a bomb threat and reports of a possible shooter on campus . Red flag: Campus officials said someone called in a bomb threat and the threat of a shooting at Kirner-Johnson Building before 10am Monday . Exodus: Police evacuated McEwen, Milbank, Babbitt, Cafe Opus and Schambach buildings . A suspicious package was found in the Kirner-Johnson building, and K-9 dogs were on scene . Students and staff were being asked not to use Martin's Way, but to leave campus via Green Apple Way to the Field House . Initially, only a part of the campus was placed on lockdown, but it was later extended to the entire school. A bomb squad from Albany arrived on campus at around 2.30pm to investigate a suspicious package that has been discovered at the Kirner-Johnson building. Katey Hopper, a student at Hamilton who is the sister of a Daily Mail Online manager, said in an email that the person who called in the threat this morning mentioned multiple bombs. The college senior told Daily Mail that police have located one suspicious package that was described as being 'larger than a purse.' By 3.30pm, officers examined the item found at the Kirner-Johnson building and found it to be harmless. They also investigated another item discovered nearby as a precaution and were conducting a second security sweep. Ms Hopper, a field hockey player at Hamilton, said the unidentified suspect allegedly told school officials he or she would shoot any student seen walking around campus, but no gunman has been seen. Police evacuated McEwen, Milbank, Babbitt, Cafe Opus and Schambach buildings while K-9 units were brought it to search the campus. Students and staff were being asked not to use Martin's Way, but to leave campus via Green Apple Way to the Field House. Ms Hopper, who has been on lockdown on the north side of the campus for more than four hours, said her fellow students and staff were 'on edge' but did not feel an imminent threat. At around 12.40am, Trooper Jack Keller said no one has been injured and there was no active shooter on campus, reported Syracuse.com. Emergency updates: College officials have been keeping the Hamilton community abreast with the developing situations through emergency notifications . Insititution: the private liberal arts college located 40 miles east of Syracuse, which was founded in 1793 as a boys' school, currently has 1,929 students . Shortly before 2pm, the college announced that all classes were cancelled for the day citing the ongoing lockdown and police investigation. According to its site, the private liberal arts college located 40 miles east of Syracuse, which was founded in 1793 as a boys' school, currently has 1,850 students. The emergency comes just hours after Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, North Carolina, went into lockdown mode just before 9am over reports of an active shooter. According to reports, one person was fatally shots and the suspect was still at large.

Hamilton College in Clinton received bomb threat and threat of shooting at 9.45am . Students and staff were urged to shelter in place, lock doors, draw curtains and stay away from windows . Suspicious package found in Kirner-Johnson Building; bomb squad arrived from Albany to investigate . A state trooper announced just before 12.40pm there was no active shooter . All classes at Hamilton were canceled for the day . Suspicious package at Kirner-Johnson Building was found to be harmless .

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It wasn't a great shot stealing the limelight at the LPGA golf tournament in Hawaii this week but a stray spectator on the course. An unidentified man was caught on the NBC sports channel wandering across the green at the Ko Olina resort in Oahu and plunging into a pond. Announcers couldn't help but chuckle at the course-crasher's escapades as he went into the water to retrieve a hat that had blown off in the wind and proceeded to lose his beer at the same time. The drinks can was seen popping out of his pocket and floating away. 'This fella obviously paid a lot of money for this hat because he's gone into the water to go and get it,' one commenter said. He continued: 'And is he going to be able to get out? That's the big question. Can he do it?' 'He almost fell over going in,' another TV announcer butted in. The man - dressed in camel-colored shorts and a green T-shirt - was then seen putting one leg up on the shoreline in a bid to haul himself out. Caught on camera: It wasn't a great shot stealing the limelight at the LPGA golf tournament in Hawaii this week but a stray spectator on the course . Taking a dip: An unidentified man was caught on the NBC sports channel wandering across the green at the Ko Olina resort in Oahu and plunging into a pond . But before viewers could catch glimpse of what happened, the cameras cut to the 6th hole. 'That could go on for a long time,' the announcer said, signaling that the pond escape was proving quite a struggle. According to TheGolfNewsNet.com, the man made it out of the water with his hat, but had to leave the beer behind. A golf cart then arrived, presumably with security who may have escorted the patron out. The 2015 LOTTE Championship, presented by Hershey, comes to a close on April 18. The event attracted more than 100 of the world's top female golfers all competing for a share of the $1.7 million purse. Comical: Announcers couldn't help but chuckle at the course-crasher's escapades as he went into the water to retrieve a hat that had blown off in the wind and proceeded to lose his beer at the same tim .

An unidentified man was caught on the NBC sports channel wandering across the green at the Ko Olina resort in Oahu and plunging into a pond . Announcers couldn't help but chuckle at the course-crasher's escapades as he went into the water to retrieve a hat that had blown off in the wind . TheGolfNewsNet.com reported that the man made it out of the water with his hat, but had to leave the beer behind . The 2015 LOTTE Championship, hosted at the Ko Olina resort in Hawaii, comes to a close on April 18 .

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Barbie collectors mark your calendars: This Saturday, the very first Barbie Doll will go on sale again in Australia. Incredibly, customers will be able to purchase the vintage-style doll for the original 1959 sale price of just $3.00. Myer have teamed up with Mattel to re-produce the iconic dolls, which will be on sale at five of their stores across the country. Retro: The original 1959 Barbie Doll has been reproduced and goes back on sale this Saturday in Australia . The first 100 customers at each of the Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide City stores on Saturday April 11 at 9am can snap up the collectors' items for the special heritage price. For those who miss out on the promotion, the dolls will be on sale for $34.95 thereafter. The dolls are newly produced but modelled on the Original Barbie Doll that was first released at the New York Toy Fair in 1959. Iconic: The dolls are newly produced but modelled on the Original Barbie Doll that was first released at the New York Toy Fair in 1959 . Fifties fashion: The doll features a black and white striped one-piece swimsuit, black heels, gold hoop earrings and white sunglasses . The doll features a black and white striped one-piece swimsuit, black heels, gold hoop earrings and white sunglasses. 'Barbie is a true icon and one of a handful of toys that transcends generations,' said Myer Chief Merchandise & Marketing Officer and Deputy CEO, Daniel Bracken. 'There is a real nostalgia around Barbie that passes down from parents to their children and I think all of our customers - big kids and little kids alike - will love that we're bringing back the Original Barbie to Myer, with her cool retro style that everyone can enjoy. Special offer: Myer City stores in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide will offer the first 100 customers the doll for the original 1959 price of $3.00 . 'We're expecting a lot of interest especially as 500 lucky Myer customers around the country will be able to purchase the Original Barbie at her original 1959 price of $3.00.' 'The original Barbie doll remains an iconic image for the brand but not one we readily reproduce, so when we wanted to create something special for Australia this was a natural choice,' added Evelyn Mazzocco, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Barbie. 'The original doll was an enormous success, selling out quickly and creating an immediate demand for more and in fact, today Barbie is the number one girl's toy brand in the world.'

Original 1959 Barbie has been reproduced and goes back on sale April 11 . Myer have teamed up with Mattel to re-release the iconic doll in Australia . The first 500 dolls will be sold for the original 1959 price of $3.00 . The dolls will be sold for $34.95 after the promotional priced ones are gone . Promotion is at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide City stores .

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A Labour councillor's son accused of trying to enter Syria illegally with eight family members has been arrested as he landed back in the UK. University student Waheed Ahmed, 21, from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, was held at Birmingham Airport in the early hours of this morning by anti-terrorism police. He was deported by the Turkish authorities and flown back to Britain on a plane packed with holidaymakers last night. Ahmed and eight of his relatives - including four children ranging from a one-year-old baby to an 11-year-old - were stopped on the Turkish border with Syria on April 1. Scroll down for video . Arrested: Waheed Ahmed, the 21-year-old son of a Labour councillor, has been held at Birmingham Airport after returning for allegedly trying to sneak into Syria with eight members of his family (pictured in Turkey) Convoy: Ahmed was seen being moved by Turkish police on Sunday and then put on a Monarch-operated Flight from Dalaman which landed at Birmingham Airport at 12.14am today . They were arrested by Turkish police within walking distance of the border with Syria in the town of Reyhanli earlier this month. Ahmed was filmed leaving Antakya police station in the Hatay Province in southern Turkey and getting on a coach to Antalya, which is 500 miles to the west, on Sunday. And he is believed to have arrived back in the UK on Monarch-operated Flight ZB 909 from Dalaman which landed at Birmingham Airport at 12.14am today. Greater Manchester Police said they are working to ensure the safe return of the rest of the group, which included four children aged one, three, eight and 11. In a statement, the force said: 'In the early hours of Tuesday 14 April 2015, a 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Commission, Preparation or Instigation of acts of Terrorism at Birmingham Airport'. All smiles: Waheed Ahmed  looks relaxed as he begins his journey back to the UK after being caught trying to sneak into Syria with eight family members . On the way home: The 21-year-old, sporting a shaved head, was filmed being escorted from a vehicle . Late yesterday a 31-year-old man was arrested in Rochdale for the same offence. Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed arriving back at his home today bur he refused to comment on his son's arrest . Fellow passengers said they were held in their seats before a man thought to be Ahmed, from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, was whisked off the plane. One man who was on the flight said: 'We landed and taxied to the terminal and then there was an announcement over the tannoy. 'It said someone needed special assistance and we had to remain in our seats. 'Then a plain-clothed policeman got on the plane and escorted someone off. It was quite far away from me so I couldn't make out what they looked like. 'There were other police officers on the tarmac too and they got into a car and drove off. It all happened very quickly.' Other travellers said they saw a police van and car driving away from a side exit at the airport shortly after the plane landed. The student's father, Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed - who has been pictured with party leader Ed Miliband - previously said he wanted his son 'to come home as soon as possible'. Mr Ahmed, who sits on Rochdale Borough Council, thought his son had been in Birmingham on a work placement when he discovered that he had been detained in Turkey. Police searched the councillor's home earlier this month for clues about why Ahmed had travelled to the country. In a statement Councillor Shakil Ahmed said: 'My son is a good Muslim and his loyalties belong to Britain, so I don't understand what he's doing there. 'If I thought for a second that he was in danger of being radicalised, I would have reported him to the authorities. 'He's studying a degree in politics and sociology at Manchester University and has a good future ahead of him.' Waheed Ahmed, 21,  is the son of Rochdale Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed (pictured above with Ed Miliband) Greater Manchester Police and the North West Counter Terrorism Unit have launched an investigation to establish why the group apparently tried to enter Syria. Assistant Chief Constable Ian Wiggett said the primary concern was the 'safety and welfare' of the children, and efforts were being made to ensure a 'full safeguarding strategy' was in place upon their return. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Waheed Ahmed, 21, was held by anti-terror police at Birmingham Airport . Student is accused of trying to take eight family members into Syria . He was arrested in Turkish border town with family, including four children .

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(CNN)"Sell all that you own and distribute the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me," Jesus tells the rich man in one of his best-known parables. It was a mantra he invoked repeatedly: the poor were blessed, and it was easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it was for the well-to-do to enter paradise. Meanwhile, Jesus told his Twelve Apostles to leave their day jobs and follow him on an itinerant mission with few prospects of success and no visible means of support. So how did this wandering band of first-century evangelists support themselves? Clearly, money was a concern, and not just as an impediment to salvation. In the New Testament, money gets 37 mentions, while "gold" gets 38 citations, "silver" merits 20, and "copper" four. "Coin" comes up eight times, and "purse" and "denarii" -- the Roman currency -- get half a dozen mentions each for a total of 119 currency referrals. Perhaps the most relevant reference is also one of the most charged passages in the New Testament: . As the Gospel of John tells it, six days before Passover, Jesus was in Bethany at the house of his friend Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. A woman named Mary takes a jar of costly perfumed oil and anoints the feet of the reclining Jesus. She dries his feet with her hair, an irresistible image for artists and dramatists. Judas Iscariot objected to the act. "Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?" Judas asks. Though 300 denarii was the annual wage of a laborer, Jesus told Judas to leave her alone, and foreshadowing his fate, said the anointing would be useful for his burial, and besides, "you always have the poor with you" -- but Jesus would not always be there. What that passage makes clear is that the Jesus community had a common purse because they needed money to survive. So how much? "I imagine the ministry functioned at a subsistence level," Rabbi Joshua Garroway, a professor of Early Christianity and the Second Commonwealth at Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles. Jesus and his disciples walked, wore what they had, slept outside or in stayed in friends' homes. They ate what they caught or what others shared. "I venture to guess that begging and hospitality will have sufficed to meet the basic needs of Jesus and the companions with whom he traveled," Garroway said. Garroway said that it was possible, even likely, that Jesus and his followers received donations from supporters, and possibly substantial ones from some of the rich people who were drawn to his ministry despite -- or perhaps because of -- his preaching on the perils of wealth. The Gospel of Luke gives us a glimpse of how Jesus' ministry functioned on a practical level: . "Soon afterwards he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him, as well as some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Herod's steward Chuza, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their resources." So, according to Luke, women whom Jesus had healed in turn provided for him out of their "resources," with Mary Magdalene and Joanna capturing our attention -- one by virtue of her husband, and the other, by her stature in the story of Jesus. Joanna was an upper-class woman married to a man who was intelligent and capable enough to manage the complicated household of Herod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great, the violent and ambitious head of Judea. As part of this volatile but powerful household, Joanna would be uniquely positioned to help Jesus with her resources, being both wealthy and having palace connections. She attends to him during his life, and, the Gospels tell us, after his death, as one of the trio of women who go to his tomb and find it empty. With her on that morning is Mary Magdalene, also identified as -- among other things -- a financial supporter of Jesus. Mary likely came from the prosperous town of Magdala, on the Sea of Galilee. As home to a thriving fishing industry, as well as dye and textile works, Mary could well have come from an affluent family -- or have been a successful business woman herself. Mary Magdalene was free to travel the country with Jesus and his disciples, so was unlikely to have a husband and children waiting for her at home, and in "Finding Jesus" we examine the Gnostic gospel of Mary Magdalene and explore the argument that Jesus was, in fact, her husband. She may have simply been an independent woman with her own resources who found a compelling message, and messenger. Not only was Mary Magdalene one of Jesus' most devoted followers, who stuck with him all the way from Galilee to Jerusalem, from the ministry to the cross and the tomb, but also she provided for him from her own means, said Mark Goodacre, a professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Duke University. When the Gospels speak of her "ministering" to Jesus, they are explaining that she was one of the key figures in Jesus' everyday mission, Goodacre continues. Along with other women like Joanna and Susanna, she was one of those who made his mission viable. Along with these women, men like Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, both men of stature and wealth, may have chipped in to help fund Jesus' ministry. The Gospels reveal that both these men were rich, and supported Jesus -- indeed, it was Joseph who removed Jesus from the cross on Good Friday, anointing his body with the help of Nicodemus, and placing him in the tomb that Joseph had reserved for himself. After the resurrection on that first Easter Sunday, the movement Jesus started grew exponentially, and the church's relationship to money grew more complicated as the needs became greater. Michael McKinley is co-author, with David Gibson, of "Finding Jesus: Faith. Fact. Forgery.: Six Holy Objects That Tell the Remarkable Story of the Gospels."

Some of Jesus' most important financial backers were women, historians say. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, both men of stature and wealth, chipped in to help fund Jesus' ministry.

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Concerns have been raised over a program which allows school students to gain entry to university without completing their final year certificate - and is only being offered to pupils at a prestigious Sydney private school. Tuition, sporting and curricula fees for Scot's College, one of Sydney's most prestigious schools, reportedly top $30,000 . The University of Sydney is running a pilot of a 17-week bridging diploma for Year 11 students at the elite school Scot's College, Fairfax Media reported, stirring fears among student groups and university staff that the program allows parents to 'buy' their sons entry to the sandstone university. The program was devised by the university's commercial arm, Sydney Learning, and students who completed the course successfully were guaranteed places in a number of undergraduate level courses, including bachelor degrees in health sciences, liberal arts and science, animal and veterinary bioscience, visual arts, music and oral health, or in a diploma of law. Minutes of a university Academic Board meeting show staff were worried over how the course was being advertised to Year 11 students 'as an alternative to completing the HSC', with 'concern noted about possible implications for the university's reputation'. Eight Scot's students gained 'direct entry' to the university after completing the program in 2014, according to a letter sent to parents by principal Dr Ian Lambert, while 166 students completing the HSC. Rose Steele, the president of the National Union of Students, told Daily Mail Australia that while it was important there were alternative pathways available for students to gain entry to university, it was 'really concerning' if this program was only open to students who could afford it. 'NUS really believes education should be open to all and not just those who can afford it,' Ms Steele said. Sandstone halls: The University of Sydney's commercial arm, Sydney Learning, has run the pilot program with Scot's College. Pictured above is the university's clocktower and the eastern range of its main building precinct . Scot's College does not advertise their fees for tuition, sport and other curriculum activities, but in 2013 they were reported to be $30,900 per year. Daily Mail Australia approached the University of Sydney and Scot's College for comment on Monday morning. Dr Lambert, the college's chief, was quoted telling the Sydney Morning Herald that the diploma was designed with students 'in the middle rank of learners' in mind. Do you know more? [email protected] . Scot's College: Dr Lambert, the college's chief, was quoted telling the Sydney Morning Herald that the diploma was designed with students 'in the middle rank of learners' in mind .

Pilot program allows students at one of Sydney's most prestigious schools to bypass the Higher School Certificate and attend Sydney University . Successful completion of the 17-week guarantees Scot's College students a place in a number of undergraduate courses, including law . Tuition, sporting and curriculum-related fees at the college reportedly topped $30,000 per year in 2013 . 'Education should be open to all, not just those who can afford it,' National Union of Students spokeswoman tells Daily Mail Australia .

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Benik Afobe’s first-half finish kept Wolves slim dreams of promotion alive and helped push 10-man Wigan to the brink of relegation after a tense clash at the DW Stadium. Afobe popped up unmarked early on to bundle home and the result leaves Wigan on the verge of dropping into English football’s third-tier after a dreadful season. To make matters worse, the Latics will have to face Brentford next weekend without star man James McClean who received his marching orders in injury-time for a second bookable offence. Wolverhampton's Benik Afobe (right) celebrates scoring the winner in a 1-0 defeat of Wigan . The Latics had James McClean sent off for a second bookable offence in jury time . Wigan Athletic: Carson; Pearce, Perch, Maguire; Boyce, Chow (Cowie 79), Kvist (Fortune 56), Bong, Bo-kyung; McClean, Pennant (McKay 68) Subs not used: Al Habsi, Taylor, McCann, Cowie, Barnett . Booked: Boyce, Bong, Fortune, McClean (sent off) Wolves: Kuszczak; Iorfa, Ebanks-Landell, Stearman (c), Golbourne; Edwards, McDonald, Price, Sako (Hause 82); Afobe, Dicko (Doyle 82) Subs not used: Flatt, Doherty, Henry, van La Parra, Jacobs . Booked: Iorfa, Stearman and Dicko . Scorer: Afobe 25 . Referee: J Linington . Attendance: 16,810 . The Latics now have to hope Rotherham fail against Reading on Tuesday and Leeds United next weekend while they win at Griffin Park on the last day of the season. Wigan’s dire position represents a spectacular downfall for the north-west club who lifted the FA Cup just 712 days ago and who spent eight entertaining years in the Premier League between 2005 and 2013. They once seemed to brilliantly punch above their weight in England’s top-flight but they have slipped into despair after using three managers and 42 players across this season. And, worryingly enough for their fans, if they do go down an uncomfortable summer involving an expected player exodus will almost certainly be on the cards. Yet this clash was not all about the home side as Afobe also ensured that Wolves fans can still dream of a Wembley ending to this season – but only just. The stakes for both sides in this clash could hardly have been higher as Kenny Jackett’s visitors needed three points to keep up their late scramble for a play-off spot although that now looks unlikely as they would need three points and a huge goal swing on the last day to make it into the top six. Afobe races past Wigan's Gaetan Bong as the visitors kept their hopes of promotion alive . Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce drops to his knees as the former FA Cup winners head towards the drop . Gary Caldwell, the former Wigan captain parachuted into the managerial hotseat following Malky Mackay’s sacking earlier this month, again called for the club’s fans to meet and greet his squad at the players’ carpark before the match to let them know how much survival meant. A healthy handful did just that but their pleas fell on deaf ears in a clash that just about summed up Wigan’s entire season. They home side dominated the opening moments and looked up for the challenge of beating the odds – and the drop – and McClean should have scored when he swivelled and shot from close range after seven minutes. Caldwell’s influence on Wigan has been immediate and they are playing far better football than witnessed earlier this year under either Uwe Rosler or Mackay. But killer instinct is in short supply – and it showed. Former Stoke star Jermaine Pennant was the next to test Wolves defence as his deflected effort only just went over the bar after 12 minutes but the home side were then undone shortly after with the kind of goal that underlines the chronic defensive frailties that have so affected this term. A Bakary Sako free-kick from the edge of the box was brilliantly met by Afobe who could not miss from three yards out as Wigan’s defence stood and watched. As news filtered around the DW Stadium that Derby were losing at Millwall, and that Wolves were just a point outside the top-six as a consequence, Jackett’s side looked to press home their advantage against a Wigan side that played attractively without any real penetration. However, neither side created any real clear-cut chances and both goalkeepers spent the remainder of the first half as spectators. After the break, Wigan again began fresher as they knew they had 45 minutes to realistically save their season and although McClean, Pennant and Bo-kyung tried to link up and break down Wolves, they again lacked any real cutting edge. Wigan's James Perch and Wigan's Marc-Antoine Fortune head off dejected after the final whistle . Wigan supporters begin to come to terms with the fact that relegation is out of their hands . However, it was the same at both ends with Nouha Dicko and Sako both having little say in the game and although Afobe did find the back of the net after 57 minutes, his handball in the build-up was spotted by the referee who disallowed the effort. With half an hour to go, Wolves should have been 2-0 up but Wigan had keeper Carson to thank for blocking Dicko as he ran through on goal. And Carson was also at his best soon after when Afobe’s corner was superbly flicked goalwards by Dave Edwards but the former England No.1 brilliantly tipped over to keep the Latics in the contest. His team-mates responded to his efforts by launching a late charge at Wolves with James Perch and McClean both looking to surge forward and get on the scoresheet. Both sets of players observe a minute's silence to mark the anniversary of the Bradford stadium fire . Last week, when Wigan threw caution to the wind against Brighton they were rewarded with a late three points and they tried the same again in this match but they could not quite manage it. And when McClean picked up a second yellow in the dying moments , Wigan’s hopes left the field with him. Both these teams can still get what they want out of this season. But only just. And next Saturday will have to be really, truly remarkable if that is to happen.

Wolves hopes of Championship promotion remain after defeat of Wigan . Benik Afobe scored the winner after layching on to Bakary Sako's free-kick . The Latics had star player James McClean sent in injury time .

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They may have millions in the bank and the most prestigious beauty houses bending over backwards to gift them products, but our favourite A-listers don't turn their noses up at cheap and simple tricks when it comes to beautifying. From Shailene Woodley colouring her lips with roasted beetroot to Kate Moss submerging her face in cucumber water, it seems the stars' best kept beauty hacks start in the kitchen. Insurgent actress Shailene, who is a big fan of natural beauty, has confessed to cooking the vibrant vegetable to use it as an alternative to lipstick. Insurgent actress Shailene Woodley colours her lips with roasted beetroot rather than lipstick... and she's not the only celebrity who favours natural beauty products . She told Bon Appetit magazine: 'It's totally awesome. Beets are amazing. If you roast them you'll get a better lipstick. 'They're not as potent and they don't stain the same way if they're raw. So I roast them first and then just dab a little of the juice on my lips with my finger.' The 23-year-old star isn't the only celebrity who swears by unusual products when it comes to looking her best. Gossip Girl actress Blake Lively revealed the secret behind her glossy blonde locks comes from her fridge. Blake Lively says her mother taught her to slather mayonnaise on the bottom half of her hair before showering to avoid it drying out . She told Byrdie: 'My mum taught me this really great beauty tip. She used to put oil or mayonnaise on the bottom half of her hair before she would shower. 'That way, when she would shampoo, the soap wouldn't strip the bottom of the hair and dry it out, making it brittle.' Meanwhile, 12 Years A Slave actress Lupita Nyong'o combats her dry skin with oily vegetables. She told Harper's Bazaar last year: 'Avocado oil is a big thing for me. I discovered it last year, and at first I was using it just on my body, but then I realised it works on my face, and my hair too, for that matter! 'Especially in the wintertime, when my skin is drier, it really seeps in and leaves it nice and lush.' Lupita Nyong'o combats her dry skin with avocado and loves to use it on her locks, too . Blonde-haired bombshell Scarlett Johansson is famed for her china doll skin and plump red lips. And while the actress can afford to splurge on a plethora of skincare treatments, the A-lister has been guarding a rather cheap and unusual beauty secret. The Avengers star has revealed that she uses apple cider vinegar as a cleanser. The 30-year-old slathers the natural product across her face to keep her spots at bay. While the actress did admit that the product - which is priced at around £1.50 in stores such as Holland & Barrett- can be harsh on skin, it has actually been effective in treating her spots. Speaking to Contactmusic about her beauty secrets, she revealed: 'I researched natural skincare and found that apple cider vinegar is really effective. 'Using it as a toner can be harsh, but if you have breakouts it can be really healing. 'It's a little bit stinky but if you're not sleeping over at your boyfriend's it's really effective!,' she added. Scarlett Johansson has revealed that she uses apple cider vinegar as a cleanser and to keep her spots at bay . Natural beauty Catherine Zeta- Jones is happy to use her own homegrown beauty secrets, such as rubbing honey and salt on her skin to beat wrinkles, washing her hair in beer and brushing her teeth with a strawberry. In an interview with Now Magazine back in 2009, the actress admitted that the answer to preserving her youthful appearance lies as much in her kitchen as her make-up bag. 'I rub a mixture of honey and salt all over my body to moisturise and exfoliate,' she said. 'You wash it off and your skin is gorgeous. Also, I love to eat an apple after a meal, just to cleanse my teeth - they always look polished afterwards.' If there aren't any apples in the fruit bowl, a strawberry will suffice. 'The juice or pulp of strawberries contains malic acid which serves as an astringent and can lighten surface stains,' she explained. 'Pineapples work the same way.' However, while her rather unusual beauty regime appears to have its benefits, she admits it has its drawbacks too. 'I do condition my hair with honey and beer. 'I smell like the bottom of a beer barrel for days afterwards but it's very good for the hair.' Kate Moss submerges her face into a sinkful of iced cucumber water in the morning to perk up her skin . As someone who likes the odd cigarette and night out on the town, many are left wondering how does Kate Moss maintain such a glowing visage? The supermodel submerges her face into a sinkful of iced cucumber water in the morning to perk up her skin. 'If I wake up looking tired and puffy, I fill a sink with ice and cucumber and submerge my face. 'It tightens everything making you look and feel instantly awake. It is a bit Joan Crawford - but it works!,' she told Stylist magazine. Cucumber and the skin share the same level of hydrogen, so the fruit can easily help to cure problem areas.

Shailene Woodley colours her lips with roasted beetroot . Blake applies mayonnaise to the ends of her hair when she showers . Kate Moss submerges her face in cucumber water .

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Dundee have vowed to stand by Paul McGowan after the bad boy midfielder was spared jail for a third assault on a policeman. But the Dens Park bad boy will miss two forthcoming games against former club Celtic because he is under house arrest. The 27-year-old has been placed on a 16-week restriction of liberty order which confines him to home between the hours of 7pm and 7am. And the Dark Blues face Ronny Deila's night next Wednesday night – before a Friday night trip to Parkhead on May 1. McGowan was handed his third conviction for assaulting a police officer at Airdrie Sheriff Court. As a St Mirren player he was sentenced to 130 hours of unpaid work and handed a one-year supervision order in January 2014 after admitting kicking two officers. The court heard McGowan 'charged towards' two police officers after a disturbance in Airdrie in the early hours of November 23 last year. He later kicked another officer on the body while being detained at Coatbridge police station. Paul McGowan avoided a prison sentence after a third assault on a policeman . Sheriff Derek O'Carroll spared the Dens star a prison sentence after hearing he had was undergoing counselling through PFA Scotland, the players' union, for a gambling problem in addition to social work sessions. In a statement Dundee vowed to support their player through his problems saying: 'The club does not condone the behaviour which has led to this and wouldn't from any member of our staff. 'We fully respect the decision made by the court and Dundee FC will be standing by the player. 'Paul is an integral part of the club and we will be working alongside the PFA with him as he bids to positively resolve his off the field issues. 'With the support of his manager, his teammates and club staff we hope Paul will be able to move forward and be part of another successful season next year at Dens Park. 'The club will be making no further comment on the matter.' His solicitor, Liam O'Donnell, told the court that social work reports 'finally give some indication that the accused is getting it in terms of his offending. He added: 'He was not in any trouble from the age of 16 to 23. At age 23 he separated from his partner. The reason he separated has been attributed to an underlying gambling problem. The 27-year-old Dundee midfielder pictured in action against Dundee United last week . 'This gambling problem seems to be the root of his offending. When he takes alcohol his anger about the gambling problem seems to come out through aggression.' O'Donnell revealed the former St Mirren player was undergoing voluntary counselling each week through the Paisley-based RCA Trust, which helps people with alcohol and gambling addictions. 'He is fully supported by his club,' he added. 'The managing director of Dundee Football Club is present in court to indicate his support because he is addressing matters.' After listening to the address, Sheriff O'Carroll reminded McGowan of the previous occasions he had been convicted of offences, in 2010 and 2013. 'And here you are again facing similar charges,' O'Carroll added. 'It's quite correct to say that you are on the cusp of custody and certainly that's in the thoughts of the court.' However, he proceeded to sentence McGowan to the tagging order provided he continues with the counselling. 'If you breach the order you will be brought back here and I have already advised you what the outcome will be,' the sheriff added. Dundee managing director John Nelms, who was accompanied in court by players including captain James McPake, declined to answer questions outside court. McGowan also declined to comment but O'Donnell said afterwards: 'He is relieved with the outcome and he knows he needs to modify his behaviour. He appreciates the support of his club and others.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Paul McGowan avoided a jail sentence after police attack . Midfielder under house arrest and will miss two games against Celtic . The 27-year-old is on a 16-week restriction of liberty order .

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Rapper Vanilla Ice . avoided prosecution in Florida on Thursday after agreeing to a . plea deal over a grand theft charge from February, his attorney said. 'He's pretty thrilled. He's never really been in trouble . like this before so obviously he was nervous,' said defense . lawyer Bradford Cohen of Fort Lauderdale. The rapper, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, appeared . in Palm Beach County Court on Thursday. He agreed to . perform 100 hours of community service and pay $1,333 to the . estate of a neighbor in Lantana for allegedly stealing furniture . and pool equipment from the $1million home, according to the pre-trial intervention . deal. Vanilla Ice, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, appeared in Palm Beach County Court on Thursday and agreed to a plea deal over a grand theft charge. He agreed to perform 100 hours of community service and pay $1,333 to the estate of a neighbor for allegedly stealing from the $1million home . Police say Van Winkle stole items from this house in Lantana, Florida, while he was filming his reality show inside an adjacent home . Van Winkle also must acknowledge that he is guilty of the . crime, but the charge will be dismissed and he will have no . criminal record upon completing terms of the agreement, Cohen . said. The grand theft charge was a third-degree felony which . carried a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $5,000 . fine. The items that were taken from the house were returned to their owner. The 47-year-old musician-turned-reality-television-star, who . famously rapped that 'anything less than the best is a felony' in his 1990s hit song 'Ice Ice Baby,' said at the time of his . arrest in February that the situation had been 'overblown'. The rapper's home currently is under construction and also . is the site of his latest venture, a reality TV show for the DIY . Network called The Vanilla Ice Project. While there were items in the home (pictured above) at the time of the alleged theft, no one else was in the property . Authorities believe Van Winkle stole furniture, a pool heater (pictured above), bicycles and other items from the home . Cohen said Van Winkle is happy to have the charge resolved . before the kickoff of season five of his television series. Van Winkle, who is also a general contractor, regularly . performs community service, his lawyer said, including a project . two weeks ago to build a swimming pool for a quadriplegic . firefighter. His community service under the plea deal must take place at . a Habitat for Humanity project in Palm Beach County. At the time of his arrest, Van Winkle also was accused of . burglary although prosecutors never formally filed that charge. Van Winkle all along said the incident was a . misunderstanding. Cohen said most of the items he was accused of . stealing had been left outside the home by squatters who had . been vandalizing the unoccupied property. In his DIY Network show, The Vanilla Ice Project, Van Winkle and a crew renovate and flip homes . Van Winkle (center) was released from the Palm Beach County Jail on a $6,000 bond after his arrest in February . Van Winkle has been married to wife Laura since 1997 and they have two daughters together. This is not his first brush with the law; in 1991, he was arrested and pleaded no contest for threatening a homeless man with a gun. A decade later, he was arrested by Florida police and spent a night in jail for assaulting his wife as they argued while driving. He admitted that he had pulled her hair, but said it was to stop her from jumping out of their truck, and was sentenced to probation and attended family therapy sessions. In 2008, Van Winkle was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife again - but was released the following day after she said he had only pushed her. The case was dropped two weeks later.

He agreed to a plea deal on Thursday where he said he'd perform 100 hours of community service and pay $1,333 to the estate of a neighbor . His community service must take place at a Habitat for Humanity project . Vanilla Ice - real name Robert Van Winkle - was arrested in Lantana, Florida in February on grand theft charges . Cops claimed he took furniture, a pool heater and bicycles from vacant home near a property he was working on for reality show 'The Vanilla Ice Project' The items were later found inside his own house, according to authorities .

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My introduction to Ferme de Montagne did not take place at this boutique hotel’s enviable ski-in, ski-out location in the French resort of Les Gets – it happened at The Bar at The Dorchester in London. Ferme de Montagne proprietors Suzanne Dixon-Hudson and her architect husband Henry suggested we meet there for cocktails as they were in the capital, pre-winter season, ‘on business’. I was impressed to discover that what Suzanne and Henry were really in town for was to check up on their 15 hotel staff – who spend a mandatory week working and gaining experience at the Mayfair hotel before the start of each new season. A waiter mixes things up at the cocktail bar at Ferme de Montagne in France . Suzanne explained: ‘It exposes them to a five-star environment where exacting standards of service and composure are required at front of house while also learning to cope with the rigours of a slick and intensive behind-the-scenes regime.’ Suzanne, whose CV glitters with top posts in luxury hotels and catering, added: ‘At the same time as training my staff to a high level, I insist they all ski or snowboard in their free time.’ And, of course, a fit and happy team that spends a generous amount of time on the mountain will only benefit the clients of her boutique, chalet-style hotel where interaction with guests is integral to the Ferme de Montagne experience. I finally got to meet the team on site after an easy, 75-minute transfer by car to Les Gets from Geneva airport. And they did indeed make a polished unit – enthusiastic, energetic, genuinely cheerful, pleasingly informal and disarmingly friendly. Les Gets is well placed in the giant Portes du Soleil area, which has 400 miles of groomed pistes, linked by 14 ski stations across the French/Swiss border. Ferme de Montagne proprietors ensure their staff spend a mandatory week working and gaining experience at The Dorchester in Mayfair (pictured) before the start of each new season . It takes a long time to get to know your way around vast ski areas like this so I was delighted to join Ferme de Montagne’s ski host, Rory, who has no need of a piste map. Due to a long-running relationship with the local Ecole de Ski Francais, Ferme de Montagne guests always have high-quality, English-speaking ski instructors for their lessons. Hosts such as Rory are also trusted to ski with guests, make sure they don’t get lost, point out the rich variety of peaks – such as the magnificent Dents du Midi cluster from the top of Fornet above Avoriaz – and crucially, as far as this epicurean skier is concerned, recommend great on-mountain restaurants. Suzanne enjoys skiing with guests when time permits. On one occasion Rory treated us all to a great morning’s sport at the Avoriaz sector before lunch at Lindarets – known as ‘the goatvillage’ after the population that takes over in summer. After the guests’ day on the ski slopes, they usually convene at the Ferme de Montagne bar to swap ski stories and to try the cocktail of the day or complimentary flute of champagne. The hotel offers the best of all ski holidays. All of the bedrooms are spacious, luxurious and en suite. Suzanne’s choice of Frette bedding, sumptuous mattresses, heavy, warming fabrics for the drapes and bespoke furniture and design choices throughout makes this the type of exclusive property one normally has to hire whole, and very expensively, for a week. But here guests can book one room for three or four nights. Breakfast, tea and dinner are included in the price for each night booked. Food is central to a ski holiday at Ferme de Montagne as Andrew, a repeat guest, summed up at dinner. It came to ordering dessert and he said: ‘Well I like the sound of the apple crumble but I have to have the chocolate fondant with chocolate sauce and port ice cream again… it’s become one of my five a day!’ British Airways flies to Geneva from Gatwick and London City, with return fares from £84. Three nights at Ferme de Montagne, located in Les Gets, costs £995 per person, excluding flights, based on two sharing. Four nights costs from £1,295 per person.

Ferme de Montagne is a boutique, chalet-style hotel in France . Guests are wowed by a rich variety of peaks including the Dents du Midi . Ski resort, Les Gets, boasts 400 miles of groomed pistes .

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The Miami Open is threatening to turn into national cake week, after Serena Williams became the latest recipient of a giant celebration present after she clocked her 700th career victory. The day following Andy Murray’s 500th win another huge cake was wheeled out to mark Williams reaching the semi-final with a 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 progression over Germany’s Sabine Lisicki. Williams’s hopes of another meeting with sister Venus were dashed by her elder sibling’s defeat to Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro, but the world No 1 was intent on staying alive in what is the nearest thing she has to a hometown event. Serena Williams strikes a pose next to her cake after recording her 700th career victory . Williams beat Sabine Lisicki in three sets on Wednesday to progress to the semi-finals of the Miami Open . Willaims celebrates as the world No 1 sealed a match against either Sloane Stephens or Simona Halep . Andy Murray pretends to take a bite out a celebratory cake presented to him after winning his 500th match . In a battle of two huge servers, Williams seemed to give away the second set but eventually gained a measure of revenge for the shock defeat she suffered at Wimbledon 2013 against the same opponent, who has never quite been the same since. Williams will face Romania's Simona Halep for a place in the final after the third-seed beat Sloane Stephens 6-1, 7-5. Williams plays a backhand during her quarter-final at Crandon Park in Florida on Wednesday . Lisicki and Williams shake hands at the net after the tight match at the Miami Open . Simona Halep celebrates after beating Sloane Stephens to reach the Miami Open semi-finals .

Serena Williams progresses to semi-finals after beating Sabine Lisicki . Williams beats German in three sets at Miami Open - 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 . World No 1 presented with cake after 700th career victory . Andy Murray was similarly given reward after 500th career win .

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(CNN)Ursula Ward kept repeating her son's name -- Odin. She steadied herself against the podium in the Fall River, Massachusetts, courtroom and occasionally paused. She was tired after more than two years of pain, punctuated Wednesday when her son's killer, Aaron Hernandez, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Odin Lloyd was her first born, her only son. "Odin was the backbone of the family. Odin was the man of the house. Odin was his sisters' keeper," Ward told Judge Susan Garsh, before Garsh sentenced the former pro-football player. Lloyd was 27-years-old and working for a landscaping firm when he was killed in June 2013. He played football for the Boston Bandits, the oldest semi-pro team in Boston and the winner of four championships in the New England Football League, according to the team's website. His mother, sister, uncle and cousin described him as a champion of family, a gifted athlete and a hard worker with a sense of humor. They said he rode his bike several miles to get to work. He went to all of his niece's recitals. "Odin was my first best gift I (will) ever receive," his mother said. "I thank God (for) every second and every day of my son's life that I spent with him. "The day I laid my son Odin to rest," she continued, pausing to maintain her composure, "I think my heart stopped beating for a moment. I felt like I wanted to go into that hole with my son, Odin." She can still hear him talking to her: "'Ma, did you cook? Ma, go to bed. Ma, you're so beautiful.'" Ed Lloyd followed Ward to address the judge. Odin Lloyd's uncle thanked everyone who worked on the case against Hernandez. His nephew, he said, "meant a lot to me." "To see how he grew, the respect he had, the toughest thing for me is that I won't get to see him have a child...," Ed Lloyd said. He loved watching his nephew and his son together. "A lot of people won't see from the outside the value and the riches (Odin Lloyd) had," he said. "I'm sorry for where I stand today but I know that all the time I had with him was special and he'll always be with me." Who was Odin Lloyd? Odin Lloyd's sister Olivia Thibou wept as she explained what it has felt like to lose her brother. "These last couple years have been the hardest of our lives," she said, recalling that she was asked to writer her brother's eulogy. "I got to write all the great memories I have of him." She laughed, recalling his insistence on wearing the same Adidas flip-flops until the soles wore away. He was "prideful," she said. He would take her car out and just when she was starting to angry, he'd pull in with the car shining and clean, inside and out. He taught her daughter how to ride a bike. His murder, she said, "feels like a bad dream." Ward told the court that she constantly thinks about her son. "I miss my baby boy Odin so much," she said. "But I know I'm going to see him again someday and that has given me the strength to go on." She has also apparently gained strength from the act of forgiveness. "I forgive the hands of the people that had a hand in my son's murder," she said. "I pray and hope that someday everyone out there will forgive them also." What's next for Aaron Hernandez?

Ursula Ward talks about the shock and pain of her son's murder . Odin Lloyd's sister said her brother's death has felt like 'a bad dream'

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Brentford manager Mark Warburton was delighted to see his side triumph 4-1 against Fulham in a hard-fought west London derby at Craven Cottage. Stuart Dallas fired home two superb strikes while a sublime free-kick from second-half substitute Alan Judge and a late fourth from Jota ensured all three points. Brentford moved to fifth in the table on 69 points with six games left to play and remain firmly in play-off contention. Brentford boss Mark Warburton was delighted with his Brentford side's win over local rivals Fulham . Stuart Dallas scored twice to put the Bees in a commanding lead at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon . Warburton said: 'I'm really pleased. The first 10-15 minutes we were, not slow but it was a big local derby, the atmosphere was electric, but after that 15-minute spell I thought we were very good. 'I like the way we moved the ball and maintained pace and we were good for our lead at half-time. They were great strikes from Stuart Dallas but what disappointed me was their penalty, I thought it was as soft as they come and it changed the game. 'For the next 10 minutes the Fulham crowd were up and their players were naturally up as well and we had to defend stoutly. 'But then Judgey hit a tremendous free-kick and Jota got an outstanding fourth goal. It keeps us going. We are in contention, be that for top or the play-offs, we are still in with a chance. Brentford players celebrate after Jota put the result beyond doubt in injury time to make it 1-4 . Alan Judge scored Brentford's third goal, helping the Bees move up to fifth in the Championship . 'We can't worry about what other teams do. I don't know how many points we will need. We can only worry about ourselves and make sure we do all the things we need to do.' Striker Ross McCormack fired home a 67th-minute penalty for Fulham, who remain 20th - seven points above the drop zone. Fulham manager Kit Symons added: 'It is a little bit of a recurring theme which is very frustrating. We are playing good football, creating chances, we are on top in games but are not making it count. 'When you get those situations in football you need to make it count, you need to get a goal. A lot of the time we are chasing at the moment. You saw it at the Leeds game. Brentford goalkeeper David Button lifts his arms to the sky in celebration at his side's fourth goal . Fulham boss Kit Symons admits his team aren't yet safe from relegation in the Championship . 'Ultimately people just look at the score line at the end of the game and 4-1 looks like a hammering but the actual fact of the matter is that it wasn't. 'We were well in the game but obviously we didn't get anything out of it. We shot ourselves in the foot for the first two goals. 'You need to get and press the ball, by being goal side you think you are protecting the goal. They were a couple of great strikes from them for a few of the goals but we didn't get out and press the ball. 'We are not out of it (relegation trouble), we have work to do, especially with Millwall winning today.'

Brentford beat local rivals Fulham 4-1 in the Championship . Mark Warburton's side moved up to fifth in the table with their win . The Bees boss admitted he is 'really pleased' with the result . Fulham manager Kit Symons says his team are not safe from relegation .

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The Irish challenge for next week’s £1million Crabbie’s Grand National looks like being eight strong after trainer Robbie Hennessy confirmed Rubi Light a definite runner. The grade one winner over two and a half miles schooled over Aintree-style fences on Saturday under big race jockey Andrew Lynch. Rubi Light had the option of running Friday’s shorter Topham Chase but Hennessy said: ‘He is going to run. There is only one National. One of his runs over three miles was when he was second in the Lexus Chase to Synchronised and he went on to win the Gold Cup that season. Irish trainer Robbie Hennessy confirmed Rubi Light is a definite runner in the Grand National . ‘Rubi Light is not as fast as he used to be but his jumping has been fantastic this year and he is in great form.’ The Irish challenge also includes Jim Culloty’s Lord Windermere (Robbie McNamara) and Spring Heeled (Nick Scholfield), Willie Mullins-trained Ballycasey (Ruby Walsh), Mouse Morris’s First Lieutenant (Nina Carberry) and Gordon Elliott’s Cause Of Causes (Paul Carberry). On Saturday Maurice Phelan confirmed Portrait King (Davy Condon) an intended starter while Peter Fahey said Owega Star (Robert Power) also runs. Ruby Walsh riding Mon Parrain clear the last to win Handicap Steeple Chase at Sandown . Meanwhile, Richie McLernon has been confirmed for the mount on Emma Lavelle’s Court By Surprise while condition jockey Sean Bowen has a chance to pick up the one steeplechase win he still requires to be qualified to partner Paul Nicholls-trained Mon Parrain at Aintree when he rides Virak in the 888sport.com Handicap Chase at Haydock on Sunday afternoon. But Nicholls denied he had deliberately identified the opportunity to put Bowen up. The trainer said: ‘I am not thinking about the Grand National, just that Virak has top weight and I am taking five pounds off. The 2014 Gold Cup winning Lord Windermere has been confirmed as a runner for the Aintree Grand National . The Irish challenge also includes Jim Culloty’s Spring Heeled who will be ridden by Nick Scholfield . ‘He is not over big and we thought it was ideal to claim off him. ‘I also have something that Sean could ride on Monday and we will try to get him the winner he needs but if it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen.’ Joseph O’Brien, who is battling to reduce his weight so he can continue to ride regularly on the Flat, has his first rides on the level at Cork on Sunday afternoon. He rides East India (9st 6lb) and Hans Holbein (9st 5lb) for his father Aidan. Joseph O’Brien (left) is set to ride for his father at Cork on Sunday afternoon despite struggling with weight .

Rubi Light has been confirmed as a definite runner for the Grand National . Grade one winner had the option of running in the shorter Topham Chase . Rubi Light schooled over some Aintree-style fences on Saturday afternoon . Hennessy's horse is one of eight Irish-trained horses targeting the race .

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Many Californians are taking extreme measures to conserve water in the face of the state's historic drought. Water-conscious residents have turned to techniques that utilize so-called 'gray water' to help them meet the unprecedented new water-use restrictions imposed by Governor Jerry Brown last week. Those techniques may appear weird to some - like the toilet that doubles as a sink and used washing machine water used to water fruit trees - but these Californians maintain it's the inevitable future of water conservation. Extreme water saver: Robin Weld of Sacramento has installed a hybrid sink-toilet in response to the unprecedented new water-use restrictions imposed by Governor Jerry Brown in the face of the state's historic drought. Clean water comes in through the faucet, is used to wash hands and then flows into the toilet tank to be used to flush . Robin Weld, who lives in parched Sacramento, recently took the step of converting her home's toilet into a toilet-sink. For $100, Weld purchased the sink positive, she told CBS Sacramento. It replaces the tradition lid to her toilet tank with a small hand sink. 'We're washing our hands and then reusing that water,' Weld said. Clean city water comes in through the faucet and then fills the tank instead of simply going to waste. On the next flush, the used hand sink water comes down into the bowl. 'The average person uses the bathroom what at least five times a day so that's five times a day, so that adds up,' she said. And just next door to Weld, her neighbor Chris Brown is using the left over water from his showers, laundry and other tasks to irrigate his yard. First, the 'gray water' goes through a filtration system that Brown had installed as the drought - now in its fifth year - continued to worsen. Gray water: Weld's neighbor Chris Brown collects all the soapy used water from this home's washing machine's, showers and sinks and uses it to irrigate trees and plants in his yard . A/C condensation: South of Weld and Brown, in the affluent LA neighborhood of Brentwood, Scott Mathers, the owner of Hey! Tanks LA, has installed one of his company's 10,000-gallon rainwater tanks under his home as well as a smaller tank to collect gray water. One place he gets water is from the condensate from his home a/c units . 'Every drop of water flows down to this pipe, runs underground now, down to the front yard, and then it's spread,' Brown explained to CBS Sacramento. To the south, a resident of Los Angeles' affluent Brentwood neighborhood is going to even bigger extremes to conserve precious moisture. Scott Mathers, the owner of Hey! Tanks LA, tells CBSLA he's installed one of his company's 10,000-gallon rainwater tanks under his home as well as a smaller tank to collect gray water. One of the sources of the gray water: the condensation from his admittedly large home's air conditioning units. Mathers uses his gray water to, among other things, feed his horses. 'There are so many opportunities to harvest your water on your site,' he says. While they may appear to verge on the fanatical now, these conservationists believe what they are doing is the new normal for the Golden State. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, California’s 2014 Water Year was the third driest in 119 years and the warmest on record, so perpetual wildfire season also appears to be the new normal. Gray water systems like Aqua2use filter a home's soapy water in order to make it usable for plants and lawns . And there’s little relief on the horizon: The National Weather Service’s seasonal drought outlook predicts developing, persisting or intensifying drought conditions for most of the American West through at least the end of June. The Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 5 percent of normal, the lowest since record-keeping began in 1950. With the wet season over and with no major rainfall in the forecast, parched conditions will continue. The Sierra snowpack is a key element of California's water supply. About one-third of the state's water comes from snowpack that melts in the spring and summer, recharging groundwater and replenishing reservoirs. But with hardly any snow recorded during the last survey of the year, there will be little runoff to refill half-empty reservoirs. Many Southern California cities get their drinking water from the Colorado River basin, which supplies water to about 40 million people and 4 million acres of farmland in seven states. Brown's order called for investment in new water technologies and the streamlining of water projects such as desalination plants that turn ocean water into drinking water. Such facilities, however, are expensive to build. Unprecendented: Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday ordered sweeping and unprecedented measures to save water in California . No snow: Surveyors on Wednesday found the lowest snow level in the Sierra Nevada snowpack in 65 years of record-keeping, marking a fourth consecutive year of vanishing snow that California depends on to melt into rivers and replenish reservoirs .

California is experiencing one of its most extreme droughts in modern history, forcing concerned residents to react with extreme measures . Conservation techniques include utilizing so-called 'gray water'--soapy water used once for cleaning and by appliances--for a second use . Those uses may include irrigation, flushing a toilet or even feeding livestock .

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A photographer who captured the brutal murder of an immigrant in South Africa has spoken out after coming under fire for taking pictures instead of trying to save the victim. James Oatway took chilling images of Mozambique national Emmanuel Sithole being stabbed and beaten by four men in Alexandra township near Johannesburg on Saturday. Pictures of the attack sent shockwaves around the world, with some accusing the journalist of not doing enough to prevent Mr Sithole's death. Responding to the criticism, Mr Oatway said it was vital for people to see the brutality of the anti-immigrant protests that are sweeping the country. He also told how he desperately tried to save Mr Sithole by taking him to a nearby medical centre. But in a desperate twist he found it was closed because the foreign-born doctor had failed to turn up for his shift for fear of being attacked by the xenophobic hordes rampaging through the township. Scroll down for video . Photographer James Oatway (left) who captured the brutal murder of migrant Emmanuel Sithole (right) in South Africa has spoken out after coming under fire for taking pictures instead of trying to save the victim . Sick: As Emmanuel Sithole lay injured in the gutter another thug saw what was going on and joined in the attack using a knife to stab him repeatedly while the first attacked continued to beat him with the wrench . Under siege: The brutal attack was captured on camera on Saturday morning by a journalist from South Africa's Sunday Times newspaper who was in the neighbourhood to interview a number of foreign-born shopkeepers who'd had their businesses looted overnight . Beaten: As children played in the streets and onlookers stopped to inspect the damage from the previous evening, the Mozambique-born passer-by was attacked without warning by a man carrying a metal wrench . He told Radio 702's John Robbie: 'The one regret that I have was that the first clinic that we took him to weren't equipped to treat him. 'We did lose some valuable time taking him out of the car there, taking him into the clinic and then the nurses told us that there's no doctor there. 'They put a gauze dressing on his wound and then we put him back in the car, but that whole process took about 10 minutes.' Mr Sithole, who had been found bleeding to death in a gutter, was taken to hospital where he later died, the cause of death established as a direct stab wound to the heart. Mr Oatway also defended his decision to take the images, saying they reflected the 'absolute stark reality' of the situation. Harrowing: A third attacker then entered the fray, running over and kicking Mr Sithole in the head as he pulled out a large butcher's knife . Brave: Before the man had the chance to use the large knife, a witness intervened and the three attackers fled the scene . He said: 'It's not easy to look at and I understand that some people might be offended by that. 'But really people have to know what's happening, and people have to see the brutality and the vulgarity of what's going on. 'I think that people who are angry with me for taking the pictures... should try and direct their anger at the men that are responsible for the attack and not at me.' Four South African men accused of stabbing Mr Sithole appeared in court yesterday accused of murder. They will remain in custody until a trial, set to be held on May 4. Mr Oatway captured the attack while he was in the neighbourhood to interview a number of foreign-born shopkeepers who'd had their businesses looted overnight. But as children played in the streets and onlookers stopped to inspect the damage from the previous evening, the Mozambique-born passer-by was brutally attacked without warning by a man carrying a metal wrench. As Mr Sithole sat injured in the gutter another thug saw what was going on and joined in the attack using a knife to stab him repeatedly while the first attacked continued to beat him with the wrench. Dying: Witnesses took Mr Sithole in the back of a car to a nearby medical centre but found it was closed because the foreign-born duty doctor had failed to turn up for his shift because he feared being attacked by the xenophobic hordes rampaging through the township . Fatally wounded: In a chilling twist the victim was left bleeding to death in a gutter because the a medical centre just 300 feet away was closed for the day because the doctor who worked there was also a foreigner and feared becoming a victim of a xenophobic attack himself . During the subsequent journey to hospital, Mr Sithole's condition deteriorated as he screamed in agony before eventually falling unconscious . A third attacker - wearing a grey hoodie - then reportedly entered the fray, running over and kicking Mr Sithole in the head as he pulled out a large butcher's knife. Before he had the chance to use the knife a witness intervened and the three men fled the scene. It was too late for Mr Sithole, however, who managed to stumble along the road pleading for help for his fatal injuries before collapsing fatally injured in a rubbish-strewn gutter. Oatway's  images were published on the front page of South Africa's Sunday Times under the headline: 'Kill thy neighbor: Alex attack brings home SA's shame.' Following the attack, fearful immigrants in South Africa revealed they had been targeted by longtime neighbors and people who warned they would assault anyone carrying a foreign passport. The immigrants spoke at a tent camp where they are now living having fled Alexandra when the mobs began attacking shops owned by those from other African countries. The violence in Alexandra township followed anti-immigrant riots in and around the coastal city of Durban that killed at least six people, recalling a bout of similar unrest in South Africa in 2008 in which about 60 people died. Four South African men suspected of killing Mozambican national Emmanuel Sithole in Alexandra township in an apparent xenophobic attack, are arraigned at the Wynberg Magistrate Court in Johannesburg .

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . James Oatway took images of Mozambique national being stabbed to death . Told how he desperately tried to save victim by taking him to medical unit . But in tragic twist doctor had fled due to attacks by xenophobic hordes . Mr Oatway said he 'lost valuable time' before getting victim to hospital .

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The Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull is set to feature on the front cover of GQ Australia in a bold move that will no doubt set senators' tongues wagging. Posing in a suave blue suit with a pinstriped shirt and a contrasting red tie, Mr Turnbull's confident demeanour is complimented by the bold, confronting words printed across the page: 'Primed Minister'. In an eight page interview, the minister from Sydney’s exclusive suburb of Point Piper confirmed rumours that he had planned to run for Prime Minister if Tony Abbott had been successfully toppled in February's leadership spill. Malcolm Turnbull is set to feature on the front cover of the GQ Australia May issue which hits newsstands on Monday 20 April . 'People would have been astonished if I hadn't,' Mr Turnbull told GQ, according to The Australian. His appearance in the high profile magazine, in which he is also interviewed about his childhood and political stance, has sparked criticism and accusations that the minister if fishing for votes. 'Honestly, it's this simple: I get out of bed and I am me,' he said in the interview. 'If people find me persuasive or offensive that's up to them, but I am comfortable in my own skin and I honestly never ask, "How can I change myself to be more appealing to people?".' The Minister for Communications confirmed rumours that he had planned to run for Prime Minister if Tony Abbott had been successfully toppled in February's leadership spill . It's not the first time the Minister for Communications has graced the pages of GQ in a sharp suit. In a déjà vu inducing photo shoot and interview published by GQ in March of 2013, the then shadow minister opened up about his rise to politics and the business moves that made him a millionaire. His exercise regime, love, marriage and the story of how he met his wife were also not out of bounds. His appearance in the high profile magazine, in which he is also interviewed about his childhood and political stance, has sparked criticism and accusations that the minister if fishing for votes . But Mr Turnbull certainly sung a different tune when he was questioned about challenging Tony Abbott's leadership and trying for the top job himself when questioned two years ago. When asked if he was 'resigned to never again' lead the Liberal Party, Mr Turnbull had responded with: 'The proposition that I won't lead the Liberal Party again does not cause me to lose any sleep. I resolved, when I decided to stay in parliament, that I would do everything I could to give Tony a loyalty and a consistency that not all my colleagues gave me. I've done that. 'If Tony is unsuccessful — and I don't think he will be — no one will be able to say Malcolm Turnbull was anything other than supportive.'

Mr Turnbull was interviewed about his childhood and his political stance . He also admitted he planned to run for Prime Minister if Tony Abbott had been successfully toppled in February's leadership spill . The words 'Primed Minister' were controversially also printed on the cover .

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Andy Carroll is stepping up his return to fitness following knee surgery in Dubai ahead of next season. The West Ham striker is currently overseas with a Hammers physio and his pregnant fiancee Billi Mucklow as he continues his recovery. However, the 26-year-old will not have a break over the summer and will instead be working hard at the club's Chadwell Heath training ground. Andy Carroll is currently in Dubai with his partner Billi Mucklow as he steps up his recovery from knee surgery . The West Ham striker poses with his heavily-pregnant fiancee in a photo she posted to Instagram this week . Stijn Vandenbroucke, West Ham's Head of Medical and Sports Science, said on the club's official website: 'Andy is currently working on his rehab following knee surgery in warm-weather conditions in Dubai, as this is the perfect stage of his recovery to do so. 'He will not have a summer break this year as he will be working hard on his rehab during that period.' The former Newcastle and Liverpool forward had to have surgery after injuring his medial knee ligament against Southampton in February. Andy Carroll gives a thumbs up after completing a spin and gym session during his rehabilitation last week . However, Carroll is no longer reliant on cructhes and is now working hard in the gym and pool. West Ham's No 9 told the club's website: 'I'm feeling alright. It's a lot better, getting off the crutches, out of the brace and being able to move more on the bike and do some work in the pool. 'I couldn't move my leg for a month or so after the operation. I was at 90 degrees and I couldn't really do any more, but doing work where I can move now is good. Last week was the first time I went in the pool and there'll be a lot more new stuff to come as well.'

Andy Carroll is in Dubai as he steps up his recovery from knee surgery . The West Ham striker is overseas with a club physio and his fiancee . The 26-year-old injured his medial knee ligament against Southampton .

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George Bailey is to join Sussex for the second half of their NatWest T20 Blast campaign this summer. Australia batsman Bailey, who will also be available in the Royal London Cup, has signed a deal to take over from Sri Lanka great Mahela Jayawardene - who will be Sussex's overseas player for their first seven Blast group fixtures. Bailey, 32, has captained his country in both limited-overs formats - including in the champions' World Cup group match victory over England this year - and previously played for Hampshire. George Bailey (left) will play the second half of the NatWest T20 Blast for Sussex . He said: 'I'm delighted that I will be heading to Hove ... and I am looking forward to testing myself once more in one of the toughest domestic cricket environments. 'I have heard excellent things about the set-up at Sussex, and we have a really exciting squad that I believe can mount title challenges in all formats in 2015.' Sussex's professional cricket manager Mark Robinson added: 'The whole club is really excited at the prospect of George joining us. 'He is obviously a fantastic one-day player and is also a World Cup winner and international captain - which will only add to our dressing room.'

George Bailey will play the second half of the NatWest T20 Blast . He has signed a deal with Sussex to take over from Mahela Jayawardene . The batsman has captained Australia in both limited-overs formats . He has also had a spell with Hampshire .

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Rotherham claimed a vital win against Brighton to significantly boost their survival hopes and send foot-of-the-table Blackpool down. The game presented both Rotherham and Brighton with an opportunity to pull away from the trouble they currently find themselves in at the wrong end of the Sky Bet Championship table. Matt Derbyshire's early finish proved to be the difference between the two teams at the AES Seal New York Stadium and moved Rotherham to just two points behind the visitors. Matt Derbyshire gets to the ball first to apply the finish and give Rotherham the lead against Brighton . David Stockdale is unable to stop Derbyshire's near post effort after a good cross by Jordan Bowery . Rotherham: Martinez; Hunt, Rawson, Broadfoot, Lafferty, Green, Arnason, Smallwood, Pringle, Bowery (Ward 77), Derbyshire . Subs not used: Rowe, Hammill, Milsom, Newton, Frecklington . Scorer(s): Derbyshire 8 . Booked: Pringle, Green . Manager: Steve Evans . Brighton: Stockdale, Bruno, Dunk, Halford, Bennett; Ince, Kayal, Stephens; Carayol (Teixeira 81), O'Grady (Best 45), Lua Lua (Mackail-Smith 75) Subs not used: Walton (GK), Calderon, Hughes, Forster-Caskey . Booked: Kayal, Ince . Manager: Chris Hughton . Referee: Kevin Wright . Rotheram's Ben Pringle and Brighton's Kazenga LuaLua tested the keepers at either end in the opening stages, but it was Derbyshire who made the breakthrough after eight minutes when he cleverly turned in Jordan Bowery's cross with the outside of his boot. Rotherham, who were hoping to avoid a fifth straight defeat, continued to produce the better football and chances throughout what was a stop-start first half. Bowery blew a good opportunity for the home side when Kirk Broadfoot guided a Pringle free-kick back across goal and into the striker's path, but he headed well over under little pressure. Paul Green also missed a big chance when Derbyshire slipped him the ball from a well-worked move. The midfielder delayed his shot and eventually dragged it wide of David Stockdale's goal. Brighton had to improve in the second half and brought on Leon Best for the largely ineffective Chris O'Grady. The former Nottingham Forest striker celebrates his goal at the New York Stadium . Derbyshire is congratulated by his team-mates after putting the home side a goal up on Monday . They started the second half far better and Beram Kayal, just moments after being booked for blocking a kick from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, should have put the visitors on level terms. The Israeli international was put clean through on goal but a heavy touch gave Martinez the advantage and he managed to deny Kayal a path to goal with a diving save. The lively Best then flashed a dangerous cross into the box which Bowery poked just over his own bar for a Brighton corner. At the right end, Bowery dragged an effort just wide of the mark before a good interception from Farrend Rawson stopped Best from getting in on goal. A good run from Rotherham full-back Jack Hunt resulted in a shot on goal as the Millers tried to make the points safe. Down the other flank Danny Lafferty laid on a big chance for Derbyshire to score his second but his shot on the angle was palmed away by Stockdale. LuaLua then miscued a volley wide for the visitors but was then replaced by Craig Mackail-Smith, who was just inches away from making an immediate impact when he narrowly failed to get a touch on to Kayal's dangerous looking centre. Brighton's Kezenga Lua Lua holds off the challenge of Jack Hunt during the clash on Saturday . Rotherham manager Steve Evans shows the players how it's done with a net bit of control on the touchline .

Rotherham beat Brighton 1-0 at the New York Stadium on Saturday . Matt Derbyshire opened the scoring for Rotherham after just eight minutes . Rotherham move seven points clear of the relegation zone with victory .

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Animal-lovers look away now! This is the moment a skateboarder bombs down a road at 40mph and collides with a deer head-on as it unexpectedly leaps out. Footage shows 27-year-old Jared Henry of Arkansas being knocked off his longboard to the ground while the doe spins on its stomach into a ditch. After coming to a standstill, Henry rolls over on the tarmac and opens his mouth in apparent pain. The pro-sportsman was shooting a video for the Fayettechill outdoor clothing brand before the freak accident took place. The deer apparently broke its pelvis and died while Henry recovered from the incident unscathed. Recalling the chain of events he later wrote on Facebook: 'Stoked to be alive is all I can say and I wasn't injured at all. 'No time to react, only a split second to get my arms up and prepare for the impact. I was pretty taken back about it at first but now I can laugh about it.' To date the winceworthy video of Henry in action in the Ozark Mountains has been watched more than 300,000 times. Many viewers have noted what a lucky escape the skater had. Caught on camera: This is the moment a longboarder bombs down a road at 40mph and collides with a deer head-on as it unexpectedly leaps out . Side-on hit: Footage shows 27-year-old Jared Henry of Arkansas being knocked off his board to the ground while the doe spins on its stomach into the ditch . Lucky escape: After coming to a standstill, Henry rolls over on the tarmac and opens his mouth in pain . Chain of events: The pro-sportsman was shooting a video for the Fayettechill outdoor clothing brand before the freak accident took place . Still standing: Recalling the chain of events Henry later wrote on Facebook: 'Stoked to be alive is all I can say and I wasn't injured at all'

Footage show 27-year-old Jared Henry being knocked off his board to the ground while the deer spins on its stomach into the ditch . The pro-sportsman was shooting a video for the Fayettechill outdoor clothing brand before the freak accident took place .

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Bacary Sagna could end the season trophyless and lower than Arsenal in the Premier League but the Manchester City defender insists he has no regrets about leaving the Emirates for the Etihad. Sagna's acrimonious departure from Arsenal when his contract expired at the end of last season left many Gunners fans dismayed at a perceived lack of loyalty from the defender. The France international has played only 16 times for City this season in an underwhelming campaign both for him and the Premier League holders, who are languishing in fourth. Bacary Sagna (right) insists he does not regret leaving Arsenal for Manchester City last summer . Sangna (right) has only made 16 appearances and City are fourth in the Premier League, with Arsenal second . Sagna departed Arsenal on the back of winning the FA Cup but faces a year without a trophy at City . But the 32-year-old Sagna says if he was faced with the decision again, he would make the same choice. 'I see a lot of comments from fans saying I should have stayed at Arsenal but if I had to do it again, if I had to come back and sign for City, I would have done it again,' Sagna told the Manchester Evening News. 'I'm happy because I came to the champions.' Sagna departed the Emirates on the back of an FA Cup triumph but arrived at City with the club having won the Premier League. A year later, Arsenal are gearing up to defend their trophy against Aston Villa in the final at Wembley but City's Premier League title will almost certainly be claimed by Chelsea. Sagna is philosophical about how City and Arsenal's seasons have unravelled. 'When I signed I just wanted to come, give the maximum, and give my best for the club then after, it’s life, no?' Sagna said. Sagna (left) said he would make the same decision again if he was faced with a similar choice . Sagna believes Manuel Pellegrini's City side will soon return to winning ways and end the season well . Sanga also brushed aside fears that City could be usurped from the Champions League qualifying places and believes Manuel Pellegrini's side will swiftly return to winning ways. 'Everyone looks forward in the same direction, we want to be successful as a team and the coach and the staff and everyone is part of the team,' Sagna said. 'We are doing out best to get back to a winning team and to finish the season well.'

Bacary Sagna left Arsenal for Manchester City on a free transfer last year . The defender insists he does not regret making the switch to the Etihad . City are behind FA Cup finalists Arsenal and face a season without a prize .

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Gary Neville believes Louis van Gaal's greatest achievement as a football manager is the making of Jose Mourinho. Van Gaal and Mourinho come face-to-face on Saturday when the former's Manchester United travel to Premier League leaders Chelsea. The duo have been friends since they first worked together at Barcelona in 1997 where they enjoyed a successful relationship at the Camp Nou. Louis van Gaal's (right) greatest achievement in football is the making of Jose Mourinho, feels Gary Neville . Mourinho (left) and Van Gaal will come face to face again when Chelsea host Manchester United on Saturday . Mourinho (left) worked under Van Gaal as his assistant manager at Barcelona for three years in 1997 . With Mourinho as the Dutchman's assistant, they won the La Liga title twice in their first two years together in Catalonia. It was Van Gaal who entrusted and encouraged the Portuguese to go into management - with the 52-year-old having won titles in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain since as well as the Champions League twice. And in his column for the Telegraph, Neville says Van Gaal will be proud of his friend's achievements. 'A former Tory leader once said when asked what their greatest achievement was: "New Labour," the former United and England defender wrote. 'I can imagine Louis van Gaal, when answering the same question from a group of journalists, peering back from his desk and responding: "Mourinho".' Ahead of Saturday's clash at Stamford Bridge United have been dealt a quadruple injury blow with the news that Phil Jones, Michael Carrick, Daley Blind and Marcos Rojo will all be unavailable. Van Gaal though will be able to call on the services of the in-form Marouane Fellaini. The Belgian midfielder has scored twice in United's last four league games - including a header in their 4-2 derby win over rivals Manchester City on April 12. Marcos Rojo (right) is one of four United players who will miss their league trip to Chelsea due to injury . The Red Devils have in-form midfielder Maraoune Fellaini (left) available for the trip to Stamford Bridge . Fellaini (right) scored United's second goal in their 4-2 win over Manchester City on April 12 . And Neville believes Mourinho may try to nulify the threat of the big Belgian midfielder by selecting John Obi Mikel or Kurt Zouma in midfield. Neville added: 'As for Mourinho, will he blink and deploy John Obi Mikel or Kurt Zouma in midfield alongside Nemanja Matic to deal with Marouane Fellaini in that dangerous United left channel? 'If he does, how will his team get hold of the ball without the rhythm of Cesc Fabregas in that deeper role and feed an attack already hit by the loss of Diego Costa? I could see United having 60 to 65% of the ball if Mourinho does opt for this solution. 'As a tactic, this wouldn't ordinarily worry the Chelsea manager, but the idea of Van Gaal going to Stamford Bridge and not only winning, but also dominating the ball, would maybe open up the wounds of his early encounters with Barcelona while coaching Real Madrid, when the Barca purists outplayed and beat his team well. I’m also pretty sure it would not be something that Roman Abramovich would enjoy. 'My hope is that they go for each other in a manner which suggests that both feel that they are superior in the football department.' John Obi Mikel (centre right) could start in midfield for Chelsea in a tactic to nullify the threat of Fellaini .

Chelsea entertain Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday . Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and United manager Louis van Gaal are pals . Pair enjoyed a successful relationship together at Barcelona in the 1990s . Mourinho has since won trophies in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain .

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A supporter waits the best part of an hour for five seconds with Ryan Taylor. There is a quick picture and good-luck message ahead of Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby. He is, evidently, one of the few players genuinely respected by Newcastle's disillusioned fans. Taylor scored the winner at the Stadium of Light three seasons ago, affording him a terrace tribute – 'Ryan Taylor, over the wall' – as well as a place in black-and-white folklore. But there is more to the Toon Army's admiration than one free-kick against the enemy. A working-class Scouser who came through the ranks at Tranmere and made 100 appearances by the time he was 21 before beating three career-threatening injuries, Taylor 'gets' the proud principles of the North East – appreciation, hard graft, honesty and enjoyment. He has himself been a fan in the crowd during three of the last four derby defeats - he watched the other from a hotel room in America after undergoing surgery on the second of the cruciate ligament injuries which kept him out for 26 months. Newcastle utility player Ryan Taylor (right) shields the ball from Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck . Taylor scores with a superb free-kick against Sunderland to win the game 1-0 at the Stadium of Light . Taylor is congratulated by Newcastle defender Steven Taylor in the club's last victory over Sunderland . Newcastle supported him through that long rehabilitation, something for which Taylor will always be grateful. But with his current contract at St James' Park set to expire this summer, the 30-year-old does not know what the future holds. He would like to remain on Tyneside. He accepts, though, that this could be his final taste of the fixture which has guaranteed him lifelong worship. 'I have to be realistic, this could be my last derby,' he told Sportsmail. 'I don't want it to be, but that will be in my mind. So I'm not going to let it go the way of the last four - that cannot carry on. 'I've left the stadium gutted after every one of them and I've felt it like a fan. So we owe it to them now. 'I grew up with Liverpool and Everton, but that isn't as big because you live in the same house a lot of the time. 'So I'll be doing everything I can personally do to make sure we're up for it, because our performances in the last four just haven't been good enough.' Taylor returned after more than two years of painstaking gym sessions alone for October's 2-0 win at Manchester City in the League Cup. He was man-of-the-match and was greeted by a standing ovation in the dressing-room, where text messages from the likes of Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen awaited. Ninety minutes against the champions, however, had taken its toll. In the next game, at home to QPR, St James' was stunned into silence when, after half an hour, a tearful Taylor sat himself on the turf clutching the same ill-fated knee. Taylor's injury record at Newcastle has severely limited his first-team appearances over the past few years . The 30-year-old is incredibly grateful to Newcastle for sticking by him and hopes to repay them on Sunday . 'I thought to myself, 'Why me?',' he reflects. 'You start doubting whether the knee will ever be strong enough. I was thinking, 'What have I skipped? What have I done wrong?'. 'Within an hour of the game I'd had a scan and the cruciate was fine, relief isn't the word. I'd probably got through the City game on pure adrenaline. So I think it was my body telling me just take your time. 'I won't lie, the fact I'm out of contract was on my mind and I wanted to be back sooner than the three months it took. 'Every game felt like another game off my career. But we did what was right and now there are no problems at all. 'I'll admit there were times when I thought I couldn't do it and my old man just told me 'no'. 'So when you've had the tears and those dark days, you appreciate every minute.' On the subject of dark days, both Newcastle and Sunderland are horribly out of form going into what has been billed as 'The Desperation Derby'. The Black Cats could be in the relegation zone by the time kick-off arrives, while Newcastle have lost their last three under John Carver. To suffer another loss in the derby could prove unforgivable in the eyes of supporters whose last victory arrived courtesy of Taylor's right boot in August, 2011. 'The good thing is we've got a cracking game now and if anything can rally us for the rest of the season then this is it,' says Taylor, who will start at right back. 'To be on a winning team on the ground where it all started for me would make everything worthwhile, all of the hard work and long days during those two years. 'But I remember that day so well. It was my first derby. I've played in two now and I'm yet to lose. 'Jonas (Gutierrez) won a foul just on the corner of the box. My first Premier League goal – for Wigan against Newcastle – was from that exact position, so I fancied it. 'I remember seeing Simon Mignolet edging out, almost inviting me to put it in the top corner. That's what I did. Steven Taylor tried to claim it, but he was nowhere near it. He tried to celebrate my goal by himself! 'I knew my dad and brother were in the away end celebrating and I just thought, 'Wow. They will be having some time in there'. Taylor is one of the most popular players at Newcastle for his consistent and hard working performances . 'Dan Gosling – one of my best mates – went through on goal in the last minute. Looking back, I'm probably relieved he didn't score to make it 2-0! 'I didn't realise at the time how big scoring the winner was and how much I would be remembered for just one goal. 'It'll be amazing if I'm coming back here in 10 years' time with my two boys and they're still singing that song.' Taylor adds: 'I'll always be a Newcastle fan. This club has been brilliant with me. I could have been the forgotten man but they stuck by me. 'Now I need to show them that I can stay fit. I've had some terrible luck, but I'd like to think I've got a lot left in me. 'So this final part of the season is massive for me – I would love to stay here.' And with that the supporter has his photo. 'What's going to happen on Sunday?' Taylor is asked. '1-0. Ryan Taylor. Over the wall,' he laughs. You can see why they like him in these parts. Taylor is out of contract at the end of the season and admits he does not know what the future has in store .

Ryan Taylor's injury record has severely limited the number of first-team appearances he has made for Newcastle . Still, the 30-year-old utility player is one of the most popular at the club . Taylor etched himself into Newcastle folklore in 2011 by scoring the winner with a superb free-kick against rivals Sunderland . He is out of contract in the summer and Sunday's fixture at the Stadium of Light could be his last derby in a Newcastle shirt .

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Two dropped points won’t cause too much damage to Celtic’s title defence — but this draw will have offered encouragement to Inverness Caledonian Thistle ahead of next weekend’s Scottish Cup semi-final against the champions. While Celtic have relentlessly marched towards the title, the shine has come off Caley’s season in recent weeks, with manager John Hughes struggling to find a solution to the problem posed by the sale of top scorer Billy McKay to Wigan in January. Nigerian Edward Ofere has been recruited as a replacement and, although he does not appear to have the same natural predatory instincts as the Northern Irish international, he did pop up in the right place to equalise Leigh Griffiths’ early goal. Leigh Griffiths (left) fired Celtic into an early lead in their encounter against Inverness . Griffiths runs over to celebrate his opening strike with the travelling Celtic supporters . Griffiths (right) celebrates his third minute goal with his Celtic team-mates, but the lead did not last long . A further sign of the Highlanders’ fortitude came with the way in which they absorbed the loss of goalkeeper Dean Brill to a nasty knee injury but, in truth, neither side was able to play their favoured passing game thanks to the combination of a bobbly pitch and a strong wind. Celtic last travelled here during their troubled and ultimately unsuccessful bid to qualify for the Champions League group stages, with manager Ronny Deila making 10 changes to the team in the midst of a two-legged tie with Slovenian champions Maribor. Names like (Filip) Twardzik, (Teemu) Pukki and (Dylan) McGeouch featured on the team-sheet that day, with teenage Irish defender Eoghan O’Connell having the dubious honour of match-winner, his own goal gifting Inverness Caley their 1-0 victory. With Celtic eager to wrap up the title as quickly as possible, a victory was the priority this time and there were three changes to the team that beat Partick Thistle in midweek, Efe Ambrose and Scott Brown joining Griffiths in the starting line-up. Deila has taken to rotating his strikers of late and Griffiths immediately staked his claim with a clinical piece of forward play which had shades of the sort of goal he regularly scored for Hibs en route to picking up the Player of the Year title with the Easter Road club a couple of years ago. Edward Ofere (left) equalised for Inverness from close range a minute after Griffiths scoring . Ofere (left) wheels away in celebration after swiftly levelling the score for Inverness against Celtic . Brown, restored to the team after suspension — and booked again on Saturday — offered assistance by launching a long pass into the wind. The stiff breeze coming off the Moray Firth was enough to give Griffiths the chance to beat Gary Warren in a race for the ball. By the time the defender had got square, Griffiths had worked the ball onto his left foot and drilled an emphatic finish into the bottom corner of the net from 20 yards. With their team on such a poor run and struggling to score goals, the locals cringed — but Inverness rallied and produced an impressive response. Ofere may have shown little to suggest he can offset the loss of McKay’s goals but he is a powerful specimen and this, clearly, was his type of occasion. Before scoring, he had already given Jason Denayer a couple of bumps and he was there to punish the Belgian for the goal. Denayer did all he could to prevent the ball crossing the line when he blocked Ryan Christie’s net-bound effort but Ofere was there to jab home the finish from close range. Few teams have the physicality to match Celtic but Ofere typifies the muscular streak that runs through Hughes’ team, with Warren, Josh Meekings, Warren, Greg Tansey and Ross Draper all quite happy to mix it with the champions. Inverness goalkeeper Dean Brill was substituted off injured after 20 minutes against Celtic . Stuart Armstrong of Celtic tackles Ryan Christie of Inverness in Saturday's early Scottish Premiership match . In such circumstances, Celtic turn to Brown, and the captain stepped up to the plate, breaking up play and showing a willingness to carry the ball forward from deep. He was the most impressive performer afield, yet his game was not without controversy as he picked up a yellow card for tumbling when tackled by David Raven, a harsh sanction from referee Craig Thomson, who adjudged the contact insufficient to award a penalty. The Highland team had to overcome a more serious setback, however, when goalkeeper Brill went down in obvious discomfort after kicking clear as Gary Mackay-Steven moved in. There seemed no ill-intent in the Celtic winger’s challenge but Brill required five minutes of treatment before being stretchered off and replaced by Ryan Esson. To his credit, the substitute produced impressive saves either side of half-time to tip over headers from Ambrose and Denayer. Caley dropped deeper as the game wore on, with Deila introducing Kris Commons, Adam Matthews and John Guidetti in a bid to force the issue. Even so, it was Inverness who came on strongly at the end. Raven and Tansey flashed shots over, although ultimately there was nothing to test the capabilities of Craig Gordon in goal.

Leigh Griffiths gave Celtic a third minute lead which lasted only 60 seconds . Edward Ofere levelled for Inverness with a close-range finish . Celtic failed to unlock the Inverness defence again and had to take a point .

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As day two of the Grand National gets underway, thousands of ladies dressed in outrageous or elegant outfits as they compete in the style stakes and take in some high-class racing throughout the day. The popular event has seen over 45,000 descend on Aintree for the perfect build-up ahead of Saturday's main event, the Crabbies Grand National. Seven races make up the day as they saw Saphir Du Rheu, ridden by Sam Twiston-Davis, take home the Betfred Mildmay Novices' Chase and following up from his second place at the World Hurdle at Cheltenham festival. A.P McCoy rides Don Cossack and Eastlake in what is his last ever Grand National festival, as he looks to leave the racing scene and his legacy with a bang. Side boob alert! Some of the racegoers ended up flashing a bit more flesh than they bargained for . Hoping to be noticed: Ms Brown had certainly dressed to attract the attention of photographers in her newsprint dress and scarlet heels . Steady! A lady needs some help getting off Aintree's racing simulator, but a bride-to-be had no problems hanging on . Glugging on the go: Ladies enjoy a drink while moving through the racecourse ahead of the first race . Uh oh! Ms Brown also fell victim to the day's first wardrobe malfunction when a breeze blew her skirt up to reveal a paucity of underwear . Getting the giggles: A lady chats seriously on the phone while another just can't hide her smile as she strolls around the course . Great day out: Two ladies burst into peals of laughter as they enjoy their day out at Aintree . Full length: Floor-length dresses in summery floral print also proved a hit, with many ladies teaming them with summery sandals . And relax: Ladies perch on a piece of astro-turf and check their phones while enjoying a drink . Ladies in red: Along with bridal white, cheerful crimson also struck a chord with the ladies and it proved a popular choice . Nice dress! A quartet of ladies show off their stylish side as they strike a pose for photographers while making their way into the course . Colourful: Many of the racegoers arriving for Ladies' Day had plumped for bold brights - red was among the favourites . Showing some skin: A couple of ladies opted to flash the flesh and showed off plenty of cleavage as well as a few tattoos . Go on! A lady roars her horse home to victory during the second race of Ladies' Day at Aintree . Purple reign: A lady shows off her spectacular Grecian-inspired dress and her matching purple hat . Bright spark: Bold colour was a popular choice for the second day in a row with bright pink and pale blue taking an early lead . Tenterhooks: Earlier, the lady had looked nervous while watching the second race of the day, the Doom Bar Maghull Novices' Chase . Stripes galore: One of summer's hottest trends is stripes - and the ladies of Aintree were happy to make the most of it . Dancing queen: A lady gives the cameras a twirl while crossing the racecourse in her high heels . Oops! One lady's champagne swigging plans didn't quite go to plan and she ended up with booze splashed across her face . On trend: A range of different summer trends were on show, including the ever-popular black and white (left), lace (centre) and print (right) Hats you win: Many of the ladies arrived sporting spectacular hats, which they offset with simple dresses . Looking lovely: Ladies sported a variety of different looks, with black and white, maxi dresses and peplums all proving popular . Quite the look: A lady steps out in a floor-length orange dress slashed to somewhere beyond the thigh . Along with low-cut dresses, the clunky platform shoes that have become a Grand National staple in recent years were very much on show as were some unflatteringly tight get-ups. Most, however, were simply intent on enjoying the sunshine and, in some cases, the revels with many opting to start their day with a mini bottle of champagne, quaffed with the help of a booze funnel. But while many joined in with the fun, the sight of so many early morning drinkers has left bookmakers panicking at the prospect of a bumper payout following Coral's decision to offer odds on such wardrobe malfunctions as falling over while drunk and showing off too much cleavage. 'If some of yesterday's outfits were anything to go by, we're in for a treat today for Ladies' Day at Aintree,' said Coral's Nicola McGeady, whose company has priced falling over at 1/2 and exposed breasts and bottoms at 2/1. Cheers! A pair of ladies, both in spectacular fascinators, enjoy a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne . Flashing the flesh: Some of the ladies had clearly ignored the part of the style code that advises against excess cleavage . Time for a touch up: A lady freshens up her eye make-up from her perch on a spare bit of asphalt . Much better! A lady kicks off her platform shoes and replaces them with a comfy pair of flip flops . Afternoon pint: Some of the ladies looked content to ignore the racing and got stuck into the beer instead . Mwah! Two ladies pose for a selfie and manage to juggle brightly coloured cocktails at the same time . Good for a giggle: A cheerful pair of ladies pose for a selfie while tucking into a box of chips . Colourful: Some ladies chose particularly bright ensembles, especially the lady on the left who combined pink hair with an orange skirt . Hint of flesh: Some ladies opted for dresses with cut outs, although some revealed more than others . Bottoms up! A pair of ladies enjoy a glass of champagne as they wait for the racing action to start . Making merry: A lady kicks off her heels and enjoys a sit down (left) while another flashes a thigh at photographers . Watching the action: Racegoers clad in an array of cheerful summery brights watch the action unfold . Careful! A lady teeters forward as she watches her horse gallop home in the second race of the day . Break to pose! The ladies left drinking and sunbathing alone briefly while waving cheerfully at a passing photographer . Brilliant fun: A hen party appears to be making the most of their day out and make a bright splash of colour against the grey concrete . Getting the giggles: A lady chats seriously on the phone while another just can't hide her smile as she strolls around the course . Party! Racegoers are clearly having a great time as they share a bottle of champagne while enjoying the sunshine . Hello sunshine: Many racegoers appeared to have dressed for August and clearly wanted to make the most of the lovely weather . Sunbathing: Ladies huddle on a tarmac concourse as they enjoy a drink while topping up their tans . First faller! A lady's high heels prove unequal to the task of dealing with grass - but at least she's still smiling . Place your bets! Some of the ladies appeared intent on checking the latest odds on their phones . Ready for action: Three ladies arrive for their day out at the races sporting pretty dresses in patriotic red and blue . Colourful: Many of the guests opted for colourful ensembles, including, in one case, an impressively large feather headdress (right) Getting stuck in: Some guests opted to get the day off to a flying start with a glass or two of bubbly . Enjoying themselves: Most of the ladies arriving were anticipating a fun day out on day two of the Crabbie's Grand National Festival . Coordinating: Several couples and groups of friends opted for complementary ensembles in a wide range of hues . Comparing notes? A quintet of ladies enjoy a chat as they arrive for a day's racing at Aintree . 'With the sun shining down, we're predicting the hemlines to shorten and the necklines to deepen so we could be in for a big payout by the end of the day if our odds are anything to go by.' Such episodes are something Aintree bosses had hoped to avoid this year, with the strict style code just one of a raft of measures designed to add some class to the image of the event which has suffered in recent years. Along with expecting 'Chanel-inspired' get-ups from female racegoers, the management has also threatened to kick out any photographers caught taking photos of drunken racegoers. 'Our event is full of character, it’s fun, and that’s generated by the personality of the Liverpool people,' said Aintree managing director John Baker in the run-up to this year's event. 'We have to absolutely protect that because it’s at the core of what we are, and we have a responsibility to our customers to project the correct image.' Eye-catching: A trio of brightly dressed ladies and a glamorous woman in black strike a pose for the cameras . Strapless: With the sun shining down on Aintree, many of the ladies opted for bustier-style dresses . Having a laugh: A pair of ladies dissolve into fits of laughter as they enjoy their day in the sunshine at Aintree . Dressed to the nines: A trio of racegoers show off their style nous as they arrive for a day out at Aintree . Good day out: Excited racegoers were clearly looking forward to their day out and were all smiles as they arrived at the racecourse . Lovely: Many of the ladies opted for summery shades such as coral, while others kept things coordinated in navy and cream, and purple . Looking good: Local girl Rebecca Ferguson wowed onlookers in her bold pink dress and jewelled purple pumps . And they're off! A group of ladies show off their race day looks, several complete with gorgeous cocktail hats featuring plenty of feathers . Having a ball: A lady looks wonderful in pink and white florals while right, a quartet of ladies blow a kiss for the cameras . Mono mania: A quartet of ladies arrive dressed in chic all-black ensembles, with one, unusually, opting for trousers instead of the usual dress . Final touches: A lady, who appears to have entered the racecourse's style competition, applies a final slick of lipstick . Making an entrance: A lady inspects a stall selling cut-price fascinators as she prepares to make her entrance . Quirky: One lady showed off a rather unique sense of style courtesy of pair of fun Bambi-inspired heels . Sunshine: Racegoer Lydia Brown strikes a pose in front of the fountain that sits at the entrance of the Aintree racecourse . Final preparations: A Jockey Club employee puts the finishing touches to the racecourse as the first ladies arrive .

Racing fans dressed in their finest outfits have arrived for Ladies' Day at the Aintree racecourse in Liverpool . The event is one of the most hotly anticipated of the racing calendar in what is A.P McCoy's final festival . 45,000 spectators are believed to have arrived through the gates at Aintree for the day's racing . Sam Twiston-Davies rode Saphir Du Rheu to win the Betfred Mildmay Novices' Chase with ease . CLICK HERE for our Grand National 2015 sweepstake kit .

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Sofia Vergara allegedly insisted her 44-year-old assistant be the surrogate for her and then fiancé Nick Loeb. The revelation comes just after reports that the former couple are embroiled in a legal fight over her frozen eggs, which they planned to have children with before their bitter split. According to a Thursday report by Page Six, Loeb claimed that Vergara demanded her friend and employee serve as the surrogate over his 'objections as well as the recommendations of the parties’ doctor'. Scroll down for video . New development: Sofia Vergara allegedly insisted her 44-year-old assistant be the surrogate for her and then fiancée Nick Loeb despite his reported objections . The New York Post column also reported that the American businessman said the actress paid her friend $200,000 in gifts and mortgage payments and that a embryo was implanted in the woman on two separate occasions in 2013 with neither surviving. A source for the publication added: 'Sofía insisted on it. She said the assistant was the only person she could trust.' The insider added that Loeb would like to keep the embryos in tact to have his own children: 'He told Sofía he would raise the children himself, they would be very well taken care of. He wouldn’t sue her for child support. She would have no parental responsibility. She refuses to allow him to take charge of the embryos.' On Wednesday it was reported Loeb has filed a lawsuit in California in a bid to prevent the Modern Family actress from destroying two cryopreserved female embryos created through IVF, according to InTouch. Legal fight: A magazine claims Nick Loeb has filed a lawsuit against his ex-fiancee Sofia in a bid to prevent her from destroying two cryopreserved female embryos created through IVF, pictured here in 2011 . Vergara’s representatives declined to comment on the allegations when contacted by DailyMail.com on Wednesday. Court documents, filed under pseudonyms Jane and John Doe, detail how the couple fertilized embryos using her eggs and his sperm six months before their split in November 2013. Loeb, 39, is seeking to ensure the female embryos are not destroyed, but Vergara has refused to 'agree to their preservation under all circumstances,' according to the legal papers. The lawsuit was first filed in August 2014 before it was refiled again on April 1 with updated information and after Loeb sought new legal representation. Another claim in the documents is that, previously, the pair twice had eggs implanted in a surrogate, but the procedure failed. Elsewhere in the lawsuit, it is claimed 42-year-old actress Vergara - who got engaged to True Blood hunk Joe Manganiello on Christmas Day after six months of dating - was 'physically and mentally abusive' to Loeb. Wrangle: The lawsuit has been filed under the pseudonyms John and Jane Doe . No directive: Ultimately, the outcome will be at the discretion of a judge, but it would be unlikely that Loeb would be able to use the embryos without Sofia's consent, according to a legal expert who spoke to InTouch . The documents state: 'She punched him in the face on two occasions, kicked him, and threw her phone at his head. She also routinely bullied him, calling him a "loser," "worthless" and other degrading names.' In April 2013, Vergara - who has a 23-year-old son Manolo from her first marriage - spoke publicly about having frozen her eggs and her desire to have more children. She revealed that she and Loeb - who she dated on-off for almost four years - planned to use a surrogate on the account that she had thyroid cancer in 2000 and, as a result, had a lot of radiation. Complicated matter: In this page of the document it states Sofia and Nick were planning on using a gestational surrogate in 2012 to start a family and that Sofia had insisted on using a 44-year-old friend and emloyee . Arduous process: After the first two embryos failed to implant in the first surrogate the couple looked for another suitable candidate . Getting ugly: Page five of the document further details Sofia and Nick's disagreements over the usage and disposal of the embryos and also alleges Sofia was physically, emotionally and mentally abusive to him . InTouch has previously claimed that now Vergara and 38-year-old Manganiello have found a surrogate and plan to have children of their own. The actress recently told Vanity Fair magazine that while having another child would be 'weird', it something she might do if it made Joe happy. She told the magazine: 'My son, Manolo, is 23 years old, which is going to be really weird if I have another baby. But, you know, Joe wants babies and if it's going to make him super-happy, then...' The complicated legal wrangle with Loeb still stands, though. Moving on: The Modern Family actress is now engaged to Joe Manganiello and there are rumours the couple are planning to have children of their own via a surrogate . Other documentation obtained by InTouch which forms part of the lawsuit shows that Jane Doe (Vergara) asked that the embryos be destroyed in the event of her death, while Loeb refused to agree to this condition. No agreement was made between the couple about what would happen to any frozen eggs in the event they ended their relationship. Ultimately, the outcome will be at the discretion of a judge. However legal experts told InTouch that it would be unlikely that Loeb will be able to use the embryos without Sofia's consent. Mom-of-one: Sofia has a 23-year-old son Manolo from her first marriage, pictured together here in 2014 at HBO's Golden Globes after party in Los Angeles .

Recent reports suggest that the Colombian-born actress insisted her 44-year-old assistant be a surrogate despite her now ex's objections . Loeb has filed a lawsuit to stop Modern Family actress destroying two frozen embryos, according to legal documents obtained by InTouch . Embryos were fertilized using her eggs and his sperm six months before their split in November 2013, it is claimed . Former couple previously tried to use surrogate to have children twice during their relationship, but procedures failed, according to the lawsuit . But the split before remaining embryos could be implanted, it is alleged . Lawsuit also claims that Vergara was 'physically and mentally abusive' to Loeb during their almost-four-year relationship .

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Ed and Justine Miliband first met at a dinner party, hosted by the woman he was 'secretly' dating . Relish the scene. A dinner party in West London. The hostess: Stephanie Flanders, the glamorous then economics editor of BBC2's Newsnight. The guests: young barristers and would-be politicians. Central to the party that night back in March 2004 was Flanders' boyfriend, Labour rising star Ed Miliband. At the time, he was chief economics adviser to the Chancellor, Gordon Brown. Miliband had been back in Britain for two months after a brief spell as a lecturer at Harvard University in the U.S. Ever the policy nerd, the son of a Marxist professor waxed lyrical about economic theory. As he held court, a young woman called Justine Thornton, who was sitting across the table and whom he had never met before, became transfixed. A clever young environmental lawyer, she had been invited by Stephanie — the brilliant daughter of Michael Flanders, of the Fifties and Sixties musical comedy duo Flanders & Swann. Yesterday, Justine recalled in a red-top newspaper: 'I thought he was good-looking and clever and seemed to be unattached. But we just went down a conversation cul-de-sac. Apparently we had nothing in common. 'He just wanted to talk about economics — one of my least favourite subjects. None of our conversations went anywhere.' Mrs Miliband said that she was 'furious' when — far from being 'unattached' — she found out that he was 'secretly going out with' the woman who had invited her for dinner. Fast-forward more than 11 years and the Milibands have since had two children, married and believe they are less than a month away from moving house with their family to No 10 Downing Street. But the story of the pair's first meeting offers a fascinating insight into the somewhat caddish character of the Labour Leader. Scroll down for video . For, not only did he knife his elder brother in the back by ending his dream of getting the Labour leadership by standing against him (contrary to the wishes of their mother), but he met his future wife Justine (albeit unwittingly) at that dinner party hosted by his then girlfriend. The story emerged yesterday when Mrs Miliband gave an interview to the Labour-supporting Daily Mirror. Clearly she was guided by Labour spin doctors, who wanted to give the impression to voters that her husband was a touchy-feely human being, rather than the soulless nerd that his awkward image conveys on TV. The simpering headline of the article ran: 'Ed bandaged me up after I was bitten by a Doberman . . . and I fell in love.' Justine told how, during the 2005 election campaign, Ed had come to her rescue after she was bitten by the dog. It happened when they were putting leaflets through letter-boxes in houses in Runcorn, Cheshire. 'Ed bandaged me and I fell in love with him,' said Justine. Former partners of Mr Miliband include Juliet Soskice (left) and fellow political aide Liz Lloyd (right) After their first meeting at that 2004 dinner party, it was at least a year before they started dating. Justine's recollection isn't, though, the first public airing of her love story with Ed. In the biography of the Labour leader, titled Ed: The Milibands And The Making Of A Labour Leader, an associate is quoted as saying: 'Although she was struck by his eyes — wide and brown and fixed on their subject — a friend remembers her undoubted excitement after meeting Ed as: 'Gosh, how fascinating, he's really clever', rather than: 'Gosh, how handsome'.' Perhaps glossing over what may be seen as such caddish behaviour, the Daily Mirror omitted to say that the dinner's hostess, Stephanie Flanders (who later left the BBC for a £400,000-a-year job at a bank in the City), was Ed's then girlfriend. It was left to Tony Blair's biographer John Rentoul to let the cat out of the bag after reading the Mirror story, when he tweeted: 'Justine on clandestine Ed. Why has Mirror not named the host of that dinner? It was Stephanie Flanders.' Stephanie Flanders (pictured), a former girlfriend of Mr Miliband, hosted the dinner party where he first met his future wife . Considering that she, at the time, was economics editor of BBC-TV's flagship Newsnight, Rentoul added: 'Could the secrecy have been because he was a Treasury special adviser and Stephanie Flanders was a BBC economics journalist?' What's more, there is another intriguing twist to this story of high politics and high economics. For two years ago, Ed Miliband ungallantly blurted out, during an interview with a celebrity magazine, that not only had he romanced Stephanie but that his close Labour colleague and Shadow Chancellor, Ed Balls, had had a relationship with her, too. Miliband said: 'We did both date her but there was a long time apart between me and Ed. Stephanie and I don't have any problems running into each other now.' For her part, Stephanie had no forewarning of Miliband's revelation and restricted her response to curtly dismissing her relationship with him as having been 'very brief and a very long time ago'. However, her relationship with Balls, a decade earlier, was more serious. They met in 1989 at Harvard University, where they were both Kennedy scholars after having graduated from Oxford University. It was while they were working at the Financial Times as leader writers that their friendship blossomed into a serious relationship. The way these relationships intertwined also highlights the deeply incestuous and narrow world of the Labour high command. For it wasn't just Miliband and Balls, but others, too, who had close personal relationships. Of course, Balls is now married to fellow Shadow Cabinet Minister Yvette Cooper. All four studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) at Oxford University. Cooper and Flanders were tutorial partners and Kennedy scholars at Harvard. Miliband also studied at Harvard. Cooper once shared a house with Miliband (who apparently had a few other girlfriends). And she met Balls when they both worked at the FT. But back to Ed Miliband's tangled love-life. For several years in the mid-1990s, when he was working as an adviser to the then-Shadow Chancellor Gordon Brown, he went out with fellow political aide, Liz Lloyd (a Cambridge graduate). She worked for a time for Tony Blair, who described her in his memoirs as 'an English rose, intellectually able and blue stocking or red stocking according to the occasion'. In the summer of 1995, she and Miliband went on holiday to the south of France. They stayed in the family home of one of Miliband's first girlfriends, Juliet Soskice (the daughter of an LSE political economist and who went on to marry the late tycoon Andrew Rosenfeld, who gave £1 million to the Labour Party). At the time, Juliet was dating the Blairite journalist Phil Collins (who went on to write speeches for Blair). It was clearly a busman's holiday, as much of the discussion among the group was about the national minimum wage which was a New Labour policy. After breaking up with Liz Lloyd, Mr Miliband had a brief relationship with the journalist Alice Miles (pictured) 'We discussed it like we were in a Fabian Society seminar,' recalled Collins. 'I remember being in the kitchen and listening to Ed having a conversation about it in real detail.' Miliband's relationship with Lloyd continued when Blair became PM. Her job at No 10 meant she sat next to her lover's elder brother David Miliband, who was a key figure in the Downing Street policy unit. After breaking up with Lloyd, Ed Miliband had a brief relationship with the journalist Alice Miles, who then worked for The Times. Ms Miles, who some years later became a single parent, also had a fling with her then coke-snorting Times colleague Tom Baldwin, who is now Miliband's chief spin doctor. What a deliciously small and privileged world! One that is a million miles from the lives of millions of ordinary voters. And so back to Red Ed and Justine. The next time they met after his questionable behaviour at his then girlfriend Stephanie Flanders' dinner party was in the months leading up to him becoming an MP. Later, she helped campaign for him in Doncaster during the 2005 election by moving chairs around for a public meeting. No more Mr Nerd: Justine's interview in yesterday's Labour-supporting Mirror . Some months after, Justine planned a holiday with a woman barrister friend, Quincy Whitaker, to Libya to see the Roman ruins. However, after it was booked, Justine said she wanted to go, instead, with Ed Miliband. Their relationship had consolidated further by the time Miliband was appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change in the Brown government. Not only had their personal lives meshed, but their professional ones, too, as Justine (who was a member of the Labour Party) had written a book on the environment. A few years later they had the first of their two children — and then decided to get married (in May 2011). This week, by happily putting the spotlight on her husband's past love affairs, Justine must be hoping that the result will be to portray him as a dashing romantic figure. However, many voters — particularly women — may see him in a less attractive light.

Justine Miliband reveals how she met future Labour leader at dinner party . But she was 'furious' when she discovered he was dating the party hostess . Mr Miliband was at the time seeing Newsnight editor Stephanie Flanders . She was just a number of women he dated from the same privileged clique .

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The TV channel E4 will shut down for 12 hours on the day of the general election to encourage more youngsters to vote. Cult US sitcoms like The Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother will be taken off air for 12 hours – with viewers tuning in on 7 May shown instead an advert telling people to go to the polls. The specially-produced advert will be played, featuring 'Darren' – the man fictionally in charge of keeping E4 on air, sitting in the channel's control room. Scroll down for video . A specially-produced advert will be played on E4 on May 7 featuring 'Darren' – the man fictionally in charge of keeping the programme on air . The radical move could have a significant impact on the election with the advert set to be seen by millions of potential voters. E4 is the most popular channel for younger viewers, reaching 8.7 million 16-34 year olds every month – ahead of BBC2 and Channel 5. Its regular schedule will be suspended from 7am, when polls open, to 7pm, three hours before polling closes, when the channel will return to normal with Hollyoaks. Dan Brooke, Channel 4's chief marketing officer said: 'Less than half of under-25s voted at the last election so we've engaged the most powerful weapon that we have at our disposal to try and boost that number - switching off their favourite TV channel for the day.' E4's sister station Channel 4 will also run a special advertising campaign encouraging youngsters to vote. Voters aged between 18-24 and 25-34 are by far the least likely to take part in elections, prompting fears that politicians have given up trying to appeal to their concerns . The adverts will ask viewers: 'How many times have you missed life-changing events because you wanted to watch your favourite show? 'May 7 is election day and Darren is going to turn E4 off so you might as well go and vote. You won't forget will you Darren?' But viewers will only be able to take advantage of the TV switch-off if they have already registered to vote – with the deadline having already passed. Meanwhile, Channel 4 will present an 'alternative' to the election night coverage on the BBC and ITV, with a programme co-anchored by Jeremy Paxman and comedian David Mitchell. Paxman, who left BBC Two's Newsnight last June, said: 'Elections matter. But that doesn't mean the coverage has to be dull. I hope there'll be room for both insight and laughter.' The election-day shut down on E4 will see programmes including 'How I Met Your Mother' (pictured) taken off air for 12 hours . Fans of the US sitcom The Big Bang Theory will also be hit by the E4 decision to switch off its coverage between 7am and 7pm . Mitchell added: 'Our aim is to keep people watching much later than they intended and we will be judged by the dip in the nation's productivity on Friday 8 May.' The show will also include special election-themed episodes of Gogglebox and The Last Leg. The BBC's coverage of the election will be anchored by David Dimbleby, while Tom Bradby presides over ITV's election show and Adam Boulton anchors Sky's coverage.

Cult US shows like The Big Bang Theory will be axed for 12 hours on May 7 . Instead, E4 will show a special advert encouraging people to vote . The radical move could have a significant impact on the election . E4 is the most popular channel for 16-34 year olds, watched by 8.7 million .

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Valencia turned up the heat on Atletico Madrid in the fight for third place in La Liga when a 3-0 derby victory at home to Levante on Monday lifted the Singapore-owned club to within a point of the champions with seven games left. Paco Alcacer nodded Valencia in front from a Dani Parejo centre in the 16th minute at the Mestalla before Lucas Orban crossed for Sofiane Feghouli to head a second for the home side nine minutes before the break. Valencia forward Paco Alcacer celebrates his goal against Levante . Substitute Alvaro Negredo completed a resounding victory when he crashed a shot into the top corner in the third minute of added time. Valencia, who missed out on a place in continental competition last season, are fourth on 65 points, with Atletico, who drew 2-2 at Malaga on Saturday, on 66 in third. Feghouli told Spanish television Valencia, who play at leaders Barcelona on Saturday, had been itching to get back to winning ways after consecutive draws against Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao. Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi has a shot on goal on Monday night . 'I think we controlled the game pretty well against a team who sits back and defends and we tried to attack down the wings,' added the Algeria forward. 'We are going to try make things difficult for Barca and all we are thinking about is winning the next game.' Barca lead on 75 points after they squandered a 2-0 lead and drew 2-2 at fifth-placed Sevilla on Saturday, two ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, 3-0 winners at home to Eibar. Valencia's Paco Alcacer takes on Levante defender Loukas Vyntra at the Mestalla . The top three places carry a berth in the Champions League group stage, while fourth earns a spot in qualifying for Europe's elite club competition. Valencia last won La Liga in 2004 under Rafa Benitez and backed by a new owner, Singapore billionaire Peter Lim, current coach Nuno has begun the process of turning the club back into contenders in Spain and Europe. They reached the Champions League final in 2000 and 2001, losing to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich respectively, but subsequent financial problems forced them to cash in on top players, including David Villa, David Silva and Juan Mata. Levante, Valencia's second club, are flirting with relegation and Monday's defeat left them third from bottom on 28 points.

Valencia claimed a 3-0 derby victory at home to Levante on Monday . Singapore-owned club moved to within a point of Atletico Madrid .

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When rural farmer Ashley Stewart and his wife Felicity found a baby male kangaroo on the side of the road in 2013, they had no idea that the little joey would quickly become part of their family. Two years on, the curious and friendly joey they have dubbed 'Dusty' is now so comfortable living with the couple and their dogs Lilly and Rosie on their farm, near Esperance in Western Australia, that the Stewart's are convinced he actually thinks he is a dog too. Dusty rides around the property in the back of Mr Stewart's truck along with the dogs, sleeps with them on a dog bed, eats with them, asks for scratches, and even tries to sneak dog treats when he can. Scroll down for video . Dusty the kangaroo (right) has convinced himself that he is a dog, and spends his days with Ashley and Felicity Stewart's dogs Rosie and Lilly, on the couple's farm in Esperance, Western Australia . His unique behaviour began when Mr Stewart decided to drive down to a dam on the couple's property in Wittenoom Hills, 60 kilometres from Esperance, and loaded Lilly, a golden retriever, and Rosie, a border collie, into the truck bed. 'I loaded the dogs in and he was hanging around and looking up at the truck and so I just picked him up and put him in the back with them,' Mr Stewart told Daily Mail Australia. 'I didn't think too much of it, we drove down and came back together,' he said. 'He's been fine sitting on the back, as I don't drive too fast because I'd be worried about him jumping off. He doesn't jump in, I lift him in and out.' While the adventure down to the dam has only happened a few times, Dusty, who the couple often call 'Skip', has also picked up some very canine-like habits. 'He's either eating or sleeping. He's a very placid creature, and every time you walk out the door if he's not laying in his bed he comes up and wants a pat and a scratch,' Mr Stewart said. 'He even puts his arms up and wraps them around you like he's giving you a cuddle,' he said. And just like most dogs, while Dusty gets along well with Lilly and Rosie, he doesn't care much for the couple's cat. Dusty the kangaroo sleeps and eats with the dogs, and often tries to sneak their food as well as his own . Mr Stewart said that Dusty will hold his arms up and wrap them around like he is trying to give a cuddle . 'He just likes to hang out with the dogs, probably because he thinks he's a dog. He eats and sleeps with them, and will wander down to the shed with them and lay around if I'm working there,' Mr Stewart said. Dusty also has a collar, like many dogs, as a protective measure to ensure he can be found at nighttime. 'When he was little we used to let him out during the day and he'd go off grazing and wouldn't come back at night, so we'd have to go looking for him,' Mr Stewart said. 'We just couldn't find him as kangaroos don't make any noise and are very still,' he said. 'Once we found him he would always come back with us, so we decided to wrap some reflective tape around a collar so when we shone a torch at night we could see him'. While Mr Stewart said that there are 'plenty of people around who look after orphaned joeys', their situation is a bit unusual. 'In a rural area like this there are always kangaroos around who unfortunately get hit on the road and for various reasons orphaned joeys are found, and so we weren't sure when we took him home what would happen,' he said. But by the time the couple had started to feed him, and weened him off milk, he was part of the clan. Now, instead of milk, Dusty eats a mixture of grains, and guinea pig/rabbit food, his favourite treats are an apple or bread. 'Although when we feed the dogs he often wants what they're having,' said Mr Stewart. Unsurprisingly for a joey who has convinced himself he's one of the pups, he often tries to get some of the dog biscuits too.

Dusty the kangaroo was adopted by the Stewart family from Esperance . The two-year-old roo now believe's he is one of the couple's dogs . He rides around in the back of their truck, and sleeps and eats with them . Dusty asks for scratches and tries to sneak dog treats when he can . Mr Stewart said that like any other dog, Dusty is either eating or sleeping .

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Kellie Maloney has left hospital after completing her sex change and said: 'I am proud to be the woman I should've always been'. Transsexual Kellie, formerly boxing promoter Frank Maloney, started the process to change gender two years ago and underwent her final surgery last week. The twice-married 61-year-old was expected to stay in hospital for 10 days, but has been released four days early. She now faces a further six weeks recuperation period at her home in Kent with children Sophie, 20, and Libby, 14, and may also go to Europe for some spring sunshine to help her heal. Scroll down for video . Recovery: Kellie Maloney had tweeted these pictures of herself after leaving hospital after her final sex change operation . Message: After her release from hospital Kellie sent this tweet on what was also international Transgender Day of Visibility . She was seen leaving the private Nuffield Heath hospital in Brighton - which was also the international Transgender Day of Visibility. She wrote on Instagram: 'I am proud of who I am on this transgender day of visibility. But more important I am just proud to be the woman and human being I should always been. 'I stand alongside my sisters asking the world to show us respected.' This morning she tweeted: 'First night at home not feeling to bad still very sore and got pain but in good health'. The gruelling transition process has included hormone therapy, electrolysis to remove excess body hair, counselling and voice coaching. She also underwent surgery in November last year to make her face appear more feminine - a process which went drastically wrong when she stopped breathing. The procedure left Ms Maloney, who has three children from two marriages, with a severely swollen face and the former promoter revealed that she thought her head would 'explode' after the agonising surgery. She had been due to have her final surgery in January but due to the previous complications it was delayed. As a boxing promoter she helped Lennox Lewis to become world heavyweight champion. Getting ready: Kellie Maloney went on a fitness regime before her sex change operation (pictured) and six days on from the procedure she has left hospital and is recovering at home . Her highly successful career, which spanned more than 30 years, saw her manage five boxers to world titles as well as many more British, European and Commonwealth champions. Before the final countdown to her last operation, Ms Maloney revealed she was hitting the gym hard to make sure she was in optimum health for the procedure. On March 14, she tweeted: 'One last week of hard gym sessions set myself A target of 4lbs to lose be4 going in to hospital and getting my bmi down by 2 per cent more.' Last year she shocked the macho world of boxing by announcing her decision to change her sex and live as a woman. Ahead of her surgery, Kellie told Lorraine Kelly that she wanted to have her nose made slightly smaller. 'My youngest daughter told me my nostrils were too big,' she said. I was always concerned about my chin but they tell me it's within the female parameters and the gender doctor can do the full operation, hopefully, and breasts in January.' Success: Her highly successful career, which spanned more than 30 years, saw her manage five boxers to world titles as well as many more British, European and Commonwealth champions . Kellie Maloney, pictured last year, completed her sex change with a final four-hour operation . She added: 'I am living really well now, I am pleased that the public are really good to me and my daughters are great. The operation will be the final piece of the jigsaw, then I can start living my life properly. 'Most of my friends are retiring but I am living life all over again.' Kellie is also sharing her story and supporting others within her support group, talking at events and helping other transgender people. She even revealed that she's toying with the idea of getting back into boxing to prove that women can do it too. 'At least it will stop me shopping,' she said.

Transsexual Kellie was formerly boxing promoter Frank Maloney, 61 . She has completed her sex change and is at home recovering . Tweeted to her fans: 'Still very sore and got pain but in good health' Started transition to change gender two years ago and has now completed .

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Caretakers of Abraham Lincoln's tomb are on the defensive over an unflattering critique in National Geographic magazine and looming budget cuts that could threaten management of the historic site, even as they commemorate the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War president's assassination. For the state that calls itself the 'Land of Lincoln,' the timing of a ceremony Wednesday in Springfield to mark his death is awkward because Illinois faces a financial crisis and Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed eliminating the state Historic Preservation Agency that manages sites including the tomb as it currently exists. He would roll the agency into another department. What's more, the popular tourist site was pilloried in this month's issue of National Geographic magazine as having 'all the historical character of an office lobby.' Landmark: In this Feb. 12, 2015 file photo, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner participates in ceremonies honoring President Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln tomb in Springfield, Illinois . Leader: A marker is seen over the burial site of Abraham Lincoln inside Lincoln's tomb within Oak Ridge Cemetery (November 2013 file photo) Killing: President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at a performance of the play 'Our American Cousin' in April 1865 . Recounting the route of Lincoln's funeral train to Springfield for burial, historian Adam Goodheart describes the tomb as 'a disappointment' and reconstructed in 'incongruous Art Deco style.' 'It's strange to think that there is a place where Lincoln still physically exists in the world, let alone that it's a place like this,' writes Goodheart, who is director for Washington College's Center for the American Experience in Maryland. Goodheart's publicist didn't immediately return a request for comment. The hours and days the Lincoln tomb is open have been reduced, and it's staffed with fewer employees since state lawmakers last year cut $1.1 million funding for sites in the Springfield area. On Tuesday — the 150th anniversary of John Wilkes Booth's shooting of Lincoln, although the president was pronounced dead the following day — Joan Boatz and a group of former bridge club friends found the tomb's iron door locked, despite a sign saying the site should be open at that time. Chris Wills, spokesman for the Historic Preservation Agency, said the correct times when the site is open are posted on its website. Pam VanAlstine, president of the Lincoln Monument Association, said she's deeply concerned about what more cuts might mean for the Lincoln site. 'We're all scared to death,' said VanAlstine, who also serves as a volunteer tour guide. 'We don't know how things are going to be run.' She and other supporters of how Lincoln's final resting place is presented to the public said the National Geographic portrayal was unfair. Remembered: Tourists walk out of Abraham Lincoln's tomb and past a bust of Lincoln statue (November 2013 file photo) Shrouded in history: Caretakers of Abraham Lincoln's tomb are on the defensive over an unflattering critique in National Geographic magazine and looming budget cuts that could threaten management of the historic site (February 2014 file photo) 'The author of the piece is certainly entitled to feel underwhelmed by the tomb's interior, but I think it's safe to say he's in the minority,' Wills said. According to the State Historic Preservation Agency, the tomb and its receiving vault have seen more than $2.5 million in recent repairs and renovations, leaving it in what Wills describes as 'excellent physical condition.' The tomb's interior plaster and paint, and bronze and marble construction were renovated last year, and its interior lighting was upgraded for approximately $730,000. The state is currently working on waterproofing the receiving vault, repairing the stone structure's interior, and landscaping to direct water away from the vault, a roughly $390,000 project. Lincoln's tomb was designed by Vermont sculptor Larkin Mead, who won a national contest. It was dedicated by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1874. Originally built on what historians describe as an 'inadequate foundation,' it was reconstructed first in 1899, and then again in 1930 to give the public access to the interior burial chamber. Today, the tomb, a circular structure topped with an obelisk, has its interior sheathed in alternating black and tan marble and is trimmed with bronze. Hallways stretch on either side of a rotunda to the family burial chamber, where Lincoln lies below an inscription 'Now He belongs to the ages.' William Sparks, a visitor to the outside of the tomb Tuesday who took an Amtrak train from Green Bay, Wisconsin, said he had a copy of the National Geographic story with him at his Springfield hotel, but disagreed with its conclusion. 'It's absolutely gorgeous,' he said of the site, even though he didn't get to see the interior of the tomb. 'I don't get (the author's take) at all. This is very impressive.' Critique: The popular tourist site was pilloried in this month's issue of National Geographic magazine as having 'all the historical character of an office lobby' (April 2013 file photo) Lincoln's tomb was designed by Vermont sculptor Larkin Mead, who won a national contest. It was dedicated by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1874 (November 2013 file photo)

Caretakers of Lincoln's tomb are on the defensive over an unflattering magazine critique and looming budget cuts . The site was pilloried in this month's issue of National Geographic magazine as having 'all the historical character of an office lobby' Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed eliminating the state Historic Preservation Agency, which manages the tomb . Rauner would roll the agency into another department . Lincoln's tomb was designed by Vermont sculptor Larkin Mead, who won a national contest . It was dedicated by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1874 . The tomb was reconstructed in both 1899 and 1930 .

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The Justice Department said Tuesday it has opened a civil rights investigation into the death of Freddie Gray, a black man who suffered a fatal spinal-cord injury under mysterious circumstances after he was handcuffed and put in the back of a police van. Baltimore police officials, meanwhile, released the names of six officers who were involved in the arrest and the van transport of the 25-year-old and who've been suspended pending an investigation. But the developments were cold comfort to hundreds of residents who on Tuesday evening took to the streets of West Baltimore to protest the police force in Gray's name. Taking to the streets: Protestors again took to the streets of Baltimore on Tuesday to demonstrate against city police following the death of Freddie Gray, 25 . Federal investigation: The protets erupted just as the Justice department announced it had launched an investigation in the the 25-year-old's mysterious death . Vigil: Rev. Jamal Bryant leads a rally outside of the Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station during a march and vigil for Freddie Gray on Tuesday . A woman reaches for a lighter as she and other protestors light candles spelling out the name of Freddie Gray during a vigil at the intersection of Gray's arrest . The protesters rallied site of Gray's arrest and then marched to a police department a couple of blocks away, chanting and holding signs that read: 'Black Lives Matter' and 'No Justice, No Peace' - slogans that have come embody what demonstrators believe is widespread mistreatment of blacks by police. The crowd outside the Western District Police Station on Tuesday included 53-year-old Pricilla Jackson, carrying a sign reading, 'Convict Freddie's killers.' The sign lists the names of the six officers, who've been suspended with pay. The suspended officers were identified as: . Freddie Gray died Sunday after he 'had his spine 80 percent severed at his neck' during an arrest in Baltimore last Sunday . Also on Tuesday: City officials released the names of six cops who were involved in Gray's arrest. They've all been suspended with pay as the investigation continues . Protestors stand outside of the Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station during a march and vigil for Freddie Gray . Gloria Darden, at center in hood, mother of Freddie Gray, leads a march with supporters to the site of Gray's arrest . Rev. Jamal Bryant raises his hands as he speaks during a vigil and march for Freddie Gray . Hundreds of protestors march to the Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station . Lt. Brian Rice, 41, with the department since 1997. Sgt. Alicia White, 30, with the department since 2010. Officer Caesar Goodson, 45, who has been there since 1999. Officers William Porter and Edward Nero and Garrett Miller, who all joined in 2012. Police on horseback were helping to control the crowd and at least one person was detained - an activist who jumped past police barriers - as protesters filled a street the length of a city block. Gray was taken into custody April 12 after police 'made eye contact' with him and another man in an area known for drug activity and the two started running, Baltimore police said. Gray was handcuffed and put in a transport van. At some point during his roughly 30-minute ride, the van was stopped and Gray's legs were shackled when an officer felt he was becoming 'irate,' police said. Protestors raise their fists and candles in solidarity on the streets of West Baltimore to protest the police force in Gray's name . Children and adults alike gather to protest over the death of Gray, 25, who died from spinal injuries on April 19, one week after being taken into police custody . Rev. Jamal Bryant uses a megaphone as he speaks during a vigil and march for Freddie Gray . Protesters link arms as they participate in a vigil for Freddie Gray down the street from the Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station . A protester holds up a sign which read: 'Black lives matter. Justice 4 Freddie' Two people walk towards Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station during the march while one holds a sign which says 'Justice 4 Freddie' Police Commissioner Anthony Batts said that Gray asked for an inhaler, and then several times asked for medical care. He was eventually rushed by ambulance to a hospital. Gray died Sunday - a week after his arrest - of what Deputy Police Commissioner Jerry Rodriguez described as 'a significant spinal injury.' Exactly how he was injured and what happened in the van is still not known. Justice Department spokeswoman Dena Iverson said investigators are 'gathering information to determine whether any prosecutable civil rights violation occurred.' It's not uncommon for federal investigators to look into allegations of excessive police force. Justice Department investigations in the last year include probes into the fatal shooting of an unarmed black 18-year-old in Ferguson, Missouri - a case that resulted in no charges against the officer - and an ongoing review of a police chokehold death of a New York City man. There's a high threshold for bringing federal civil rights charges against police officers in such cases. Federal investigators must show an officer willfully deprived a person of his or her civil rights by using more force than the law allows, a standard that's challenging in rapidly unfolding confrontations in which snap judgments are made. Three Baltimore Police Department officers stand behind a barrier while protestors gather nearby . Officers lined up to face the crowd while one protester held up a sign which read: 'Black lives matter' Hundreds of residents took to the streets outside the Baltimore Police Department's Western District station during the march and vigil . Police face the baying crowd who had joined together to protest for Gray, 25, who died from spinal injuries on April 19, one week after being taken into police custody . Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (right, with Police Commissioner Anthony Batts) said that she is frustrated by the lack of answers given in the police report . In the Baltimore case, six police officers have been suspended with pay while local authorities also look into the death. The officers have been on the force anywhere from three years to 18 years. According to court documents, Officer Garrett Miller accused Gray of carrying a switchblade, which was discovered in Gray's pocket after he was stopped. The lawyer for Gray's family said he believes the police had no reason to stop him. 'They've made concessions on lack of probable cause,' attorney Billy Murphy said. 'Running while black is not probable cause. Felony running doesn't exist, and you can't arrest someone for looking you in the eye.' Kim Deachilla, a spokeswoman for the Baltimore Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3, said a law firm that contracts with the union is representing them. The officers' specific roles in the arrest were not released by city officials. Bystander video of the arrest shows officers on bicycles, in patrol cars and outside the transport van. Batts said the reason for Gray's stop is 'a question we have to dig into.' Gray's death has prompted daily protests and a vigil was planned Tuesday evening at the spot where he was arrested. About 100 people had gathered around the start of the rally. Video shows Gray screaming out in pain as he is taken to the van. Spectators thought he had broken legs though police said an autopsy showed he did not . In a video of the arrest, it appears the officers dragged Gray to a police van while he screamed out in pain . Gray died on Sunday morning at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center from his spinal injuries . Harold Perry, 73, a retired small businessman who is nearly blind, said he heard the arrest through his bedroom window. A young man was screaming 'You're hurting me! Get your knee off my back,' Perry said. He said he also heard the young man say, 'I'm an asthmatic.' In the bystander video, Gray is screaming, but it's not clear what he is saying. Capt. Eric Kowalczyk, a department spokesman, said Batts met with all six officers involved in Gray's arrest on Monday. The Baltimore Sun first reported the meeting. At a news conference Monday, officials vowed transparency and pledged to hold those found responsible accountable. Batts said the investigation will be completed by May 1 and the results will be sent to the state attorney's office to determine whether criminal charges will be filed. Batts also said he is ordering that police review and rewrite 'effective immediately' its policies on moving prisoners and providing them with medical attention. News crews meet protesters holding up homemade signs with slogans such as 'Black lives matter' and 'Justice 4 Freddie' Citizens and groups including Justice League of NYC took to the streets Monday to protest following the death of Gray . Justice League NYC organized a rally Saturday night at the Western District station where Gray was taken .

The Feds on Tuesday opened a civil rights investigation into the death of Gray, a black man who suffered a spinal-cord injury while in a police van . Six officers were suspended:  Lt. Brian Rice, Sgt. Alicia White, Officers Caesar Goodson, William Porter and Edward Nero and Garrett Miller . Hundreds swarmed the streets of West Baltimore on Tuesday at the site of Gray's arrest and then marched to a police department .

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(CNN)A 32-year-old Massachusetts man is facing murder charges, authorities said Wednesday, four days after another man's remains were found in a duffel bag. The Middlesex District Attorney's Office said that Carlos Colina, 32, will be arraigned the morning of April 14 for murder in connection with the remains discovered Saturday in Cambridge. Earlier this week, Colina was arraigned on charges of assault and battery causing serious bodily injury and improper disposal of a body. A Middlesex County judge then revoked bail for Colina in another case he's involved in, for alleged assault and battery. The victim in that case is different from the one whose remains were found in recent days. Police were notified Saturday morning about a suspicious item along a walkway in Cambridge. Officers arrived at the scene, opened a duffel bag and found human remains. After that discovery, police say, a surveillance video led them to an apartment building, where more body parts were discovered in a common area. That location is near the Cambridge Police Department headquarters. The remains at both locations belonged to the same victim, identified Monday as Jonathan Camilien, 26. Camilien and Colina knew each other, according to authorities. "This was a gruesome discovery," District Attorney Marian Ryan said. CNN's Kevin Conlon contributed to this report.

Prosecutor: Carlos Colina, 32, will be arraigned on the murder charge next week . He's already been arraigned for alleged assault and battery, improper disposal of a body . Body parts were found in a duffel bag and a common area of an apartment building .

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It appears Coca Cola fans are quite an OCD bunch. Used to getting their sweet fix in bottles with colour-coded tops, many like being able to tell whether they're reaching for the 'full fat' regular variety by the red lid on top. But since March the soft drink company has been putting scarlet tops on Diet Coke as well - causing consternation for fans of the zero calorie, zero sugar version. Scroll down for video . Diet Coke bottles like this one now have red lids just like regular Coke - causing a headache for some fans . Coke has switched all the lids on its 500ml bottles to red to 'help make our consumers aware of the full choice available to them within the Coca-Cola range' Fans have taken to Twitter to express their discontent at the changes, which have left many a bit confused . Coke Zero, which is also sugar-free, and the reduced sugar Coke Life varieties also used to have tops with a specific colour, in line with the designs of the labels around the middle. But since March Coca-Cola has made the lids on all of them red, with the aim of bringing all four variants 'together under one brand'. Many drinkers have been left baffled when confronted with the red tops associated with regular Coke on lower calorie and reduced or zero sugar bottles. Charlie Faloona posted on Twitter:  'Why on earth do the new diet coke bottles now have red lids but still a silver wrapper? It doesn't look right'. Helen Smith added: 'Not impressed with the red lids on the diet coke'. Catherine Lightfoot posted: 'Is there a reason why diet coke now have red lids?! Utterly confusing!' Coke Life bottles also have scarlet tops after Coca-Cola decided last month to bring all four variants 'together under one brand' Coca-Cola says the new bottles 'feature a larger label with the distinctive colour and description of the variant clearly displayed' And James Robinson said: 'Coke are messing with our heads. Coke zero used to have black lids. Fat Coke red. Diet coke white. Coke life green'. A Coca-Cola Great Britain spokesperson said: 'We have recently announced we are bringing the four Coca-Cola variants together under one brand to help make our consumers aware of the full choice available to them within the Coca-Cola range. 'As part of this we have introduced a new look across all our Coca-Cola packaging to give a more consistent look and feel. 'The new 500ml bottles now feature a larger label with the distinctive colour and description of the variant clearly displayed and the new red caps have the Coca-Cola variant clearly labelled on the top. 'We have been encouraged by the reaction we've had to the changes so far.' 'The new red caps have the Coca-Cola variant clearly labelled on the top,' say the soft drinks company . Despite the worries expressed by fans, Coca-Cola has said it is 'encouraged by the reaction we've had to the changes so far'

Customers used to white lids on the famous zero calorie, zero sugar type . Other variants Coke Zero and Coke Life used to have black and green tops . But company has now brought all four variants 'together under one brand' Company accused of 'messing with our heads' with red tops for all types .

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The baggage handler who caused an emergency landing when he woke up inside the cargo hold of an airborne flight has come forward for the first time to detail the frightening experience, but still won't explain how he fell asleep to begin with. Willa Junior sat down with ABC News for an interview, and says he was exhausted and dozed off while loading a plane at Seattle-Tacoma Airport on April 13 and woke up when a piece of luggage landed on his head. The airport worker, who appears to be in his early 20s according to Facebook, wouldn't explain how he had the time to take a nap on the plane but says it used to be common practice: 'I mean when I first started the job, we took naps.' Scroll down for video . Taking responsibility: Willa Junior is the Seattle-Tacoma baggage handler who fell asleep in the cargo hold of a plane earlier this month, and became trapped inside when the plane took off . Making headlines: Junior, who appears to be in his early 20s according to Facebook, sat down for an interview with ABC News to speak about the harrowing and embarrassing experience . Nap time: Junior says he was exhausted when he dosed off while loading an Alaska Airlines flight on April 13. Above, a picture of Junior being rescued from the cargo hold after the plane was forced to turn around . Rude awakening: Junior woke up when a piece of luggage landed on him and then he called 911 - but his call cut out after just 44 seconds . Since it was pitch black inside the cargo hold, Junior was at first confused and disoriented but then quickly realized that the plane was moving. 'In my mind, I said, "This is not happening. This is just a joke."' Junior . His first move was to call his company, Menzies Aviation, which provides baggage services for airlines. But the person who answered the call at the office thought it was a prank call and just hung up. Desperately, Junior next called 911 and struggled to communicate to the dispatcher his unusual and unlikely situation. 'Hello, I'm trapped in this plane,' Junior tells the operator in audio released of the 911 call. 'You're where?' the dispatcher asks. 'I'm inside a plane.I feel like it's moving in the air. Flight 448. Can you please sent someone to stop it?' Junior says. Unfortunately the phone call cut out after 44 seconds and then Junior was on his own. That's when he started to lose hope, sending a text message to his mother saying he loved her, afraid he was going to die. Last words: Junior says he was scared he was going to die, so he sent a text message to his mother, saying he loved her. The area Junior was trapped in was pressurized and temperature controlled, so his life was never threatened . Help me! After his call to 911 cut out, Junior started banging on the ceiling of the cargo hold and passengers and crew heard, prompting the flight to turn around . Turn around: The pilot headed back to Seattle after just 14 minutes in the air. Junior says he is sorry for the passengers whose flight to Los Angeles he delayed . Luckily that was never the case since the cargo hold where Junior fell asleep is temperature controlled and pressurized, so he was never in danger of freezing or running out of oxygen. What saved Junior from being trapped on the flight for it's two and a half hour journey to Los Angeles was his decision to start banging on the roof of the cargo floor. 'I was yelling, "Help me, somebody’s down here,"' he said. Junior's cries for help were so loud that passengers and crew members heard and the plane was turned around after just 14 minutes in the air. Junior is currently still employed at Menzies, but he has been permanently banned from working on Alaska Airlines flights - one of the biggest airlines that fly our of Sea-Tac Airport. He says he is incredibly sorry for all of the trouble his nap caused, especially to the passengers whose plane he delayed. Employed: Junior is currently still employed at Menzies, but he has been permanently banned from working on Alaska Airlines flights - one of the biggest airlines that fly our of Sea-Tac Airport .

Willa Junior took a nap in the cargo hold of a plane at Seattle-Tacoma Airport on April 13, and woke up after the flight to Los Angeles took off . The baggage handler, who appears to be in his 20s according to Facebook, tried calling his company and 911 but his phone eventually failed . He says he was afraid he might die, so he texted his mother a message, telling her 'I love you' In a last ditch effort, Junior started banging on the ceiling of the cargo hold and his yells were so loud that passengers and crew heard . The flight was turned around after just 14 minutes in the air and returned to Seattle where Junior was rescued . Junior is still employed at his company, but is no longer allowed to work on Alaska Airlines flights - one the largest airlines that fly out of Seattle .

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New England Patriots fans probably had their hearts in their mouths if they'd forgotten it was April 1. Quarterback Tom Brady updated his Facebook page on Wednesday with a picture of himself lying in a hospital bed in a full body cast. He had shared a video on Saturday of himself jumping off a cliff into a river during his vacation. But according to the caption, it wasn't the cliff jump that got him but Michael Jordan, who was spotted playing some pick-up ball with the football player several days ago. Brady wrote: 'Jordan's crossover no joke!' Scroll down for videos . All banged up: Tom Brady pranked the New England Patriots and his fans with this April Fool's Facebook post that showed him in a hospital in plaster casts from head to toe after his ill-advised cliff dive while on vacation earlier this week . Tom Brady posted a video of himself going cliff diving while he was vacationing during the NFL offseason last week . Michael Jordan and Tom Brady later joined forces in a basketball game in the Bahamas. On his April 1 prank bodycast pic on Wednesday, he wrote: 'Jordan's crossover no joke!' Getting in on the act: The search engine revealed a mirror-image version of its homepage, which can be accessed by typing in com.google and shows search results flipped around . Trend: Miz Mooz said it was introducing 'selfie shoes' to cash in on the narcissistic fashion and advertised it with two women posing in front of the New York skyline . Brady had fans, and likely his management, worried on Saturday after he shared a video of himself jumping off a cliff into a river during his vacation. The NFL star was not the only one in the mood for pranks on April 1. Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos, who was co-hosting for Michael Strahan, pulled off a brilliant April Fool as they co-hosted Live! With Kelly And Michael on Wednesday morning. Kelly, 44, told the studio audience that she wanted to address the latest rumors swirling in the media that she's expecting her fourth child. She picked up what looked like a press release and began reading it, confirming that she and Mark were indeed expecting another baby due in early 2016. The couple are already parents to a daughter Lola and sons Michael and Joaquin. Kelly said they'd been trying to keep the news quiet because it's so early in the pregnancy and because she's so old and after she confirmed the pregnancy, the audience broke out in loud applause and cheers. Then the show's executive producer Michael Gelman threw a large piece of cardboard at the TV host which she caught and turned it around to reveal the words: 'April Fools,' prompting groans of disappointment and laughter from the fans. Samsung Galaxy Blade Edge - combining the smartphone and kitchen appliance, brought to consumers just in time for April 1 . Pet project? PetCo apparently have come up with the selfie stick for your dog - just don't expect to see it on shelves any time soon . And the cat comes free! The dog selfie stick deal from PetCo also comes with a free attachment for your feline friends . Convincing: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos appeared deadly serious when they said they had an announcement to make as they co-hosted Wednesday's Live! With Kelly And Michael . Joke! The studio audience's excitement turned to groans and laughter after Kelly held up a sign saying, 'April Fools' and husband Mark burst out laughing . Teach For America announced on April 1 via its Facebook page that Zayn Malik, who dramatically quit One Direction this week, has agreed to join them as a teacher now he's left the boy band. The organization recruits young people to work as teachers in impoverished communities across the U.S. in an effort to make sure that all kids, regardless of socio-economic status, have the chance of a good education. 'We believe that Zayn’s experiences being both revered and ridiculed by teens and preteens and surviving Simon Cowell’s management - not to mention the overall Story of His Life - will equip him well for success in the classroom,' Teach For America said on Facebook. A new direction: Teach For America, that recruits young people to work as teachers in poor communities across the U.S., announced Wednesday that Zayn Malik is joining them after leaving One Direction . Google is usually keen to join in with the April Fool's fun, and this year was no different as the web giant unleashed at least three different pranks. The search engine revealed a mirror-image version of its homepage, which can be accessed by typing in com.google and shows search results flipped around. It also jumped on the selfie bandwagon, announcing a new service allowing users to share instant photographic reactions to any website they visit. And the site's 'Fiber' division, which is rolling out high-speed internet across the U.S., claimed to have a new dial-up mode which replicates the experience of using the web 20 years ago in order to induce a feeling of zen-like calm. Shoe company Miz Mooz made fun of selfie sticks with its 'selfie shoes', footwear with a hole in the end which can fit a smartphone in. Pizza Hut chose the first of the month to launch its 'scratch and sniff' menus which are sure to be a big hit . Domino's was among the companies to make April Fool's announcements, posting a video on Vine of its new 'Domi-No-Driver', a drone motorcycle which can deliver pizzas without any human intervention. Qantas Airlines also announced that it was 'No longer a ‘Q without a U’ due to the confusion with its company name. Samsung introduced the Galaxy Blade edge - because what home is complete without a smart knife with smartphone capabilities? According to the April 1 ad, it has all the features of the Galaxy S6 phone along with the practical razor-sharp diamond edge of a kitchen knife. 'The Blade edge is a safe knife,' Samsung wrote. 'It's got a finger detection mechanism that prevents it from cutting human skin, while anti-virus protection alerts you whenever unwanted germs are detected in your ingredients.' PetCo came up with the ingenious idea of a selfie stick for dogs which launched on Wednesday - but don't rush to buy it in store any time soon. Pizza Hut put out a picture of enthusiastic, if a little gullible, customers trying out its new 'scratch and sniff' menu. Dating app Hinge also launched their latest product on Wednesday - 'Playdating: Hinge for Toddlers.' Justin, the founder and CEO, said in an interview: 'We thought, wow, 97 per cent of people between the ages of two and five are single.' And not to be outdone, the Angry Birds birds app launched a new version, 'Agri Birds', with the tagline: 'Welcome to your new summer job at Agri Birds Farm. Plough the fields, tend to your crops, and trade goods with neighbors and friends to save your farm from being bulldozed by the dastardly bigshot – Mighty Bagel.' Drone: An image of the 'Domi-No-Driver', which supposedly delivers pizza without human intervention . Ashton Kutcher wasn't going to be left out of the fun on Wednesday and the Punk'd star enjoyed himself pranking visitors to his website, aplus.com. The 37-year-old actor and entrepreneur tricked mobile phone users into thinking they were getting a personal call from Kutcher himself after they scrolled to the bottom of articles on the site. Those who answered the faux ring were directed to a screen that showed the actor pointing and laughing at them with the message, 'April Fools. Trick Your Friends.' Other celebrities took part in an April Fools Day joke that promoted a revolutionary 1.5 second looping video site Dips. The spoof website featured a host of famous faces who appeared to be backing a new $80 million start up that shares 'blink of an eye' clips hosted by Funny Or Die. In the clip, a bedraggled Jennifer Lawrence picks up a banana as if it's a phone and Britney Spears walks straight into a glass sliding door. The master of pranks: Ashton Kutcher fooled visitors to the website aplus.com into thinking they were receiving a personal call from the actor on their cell phones. Those who answered got an April Fools message . Who's calling? Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence answered a banana instead of a phone in her 1.5 second video clip for spoof site Dips, an elaborate April Fools joke put together by Funny Or Die . Ouch! Britney Spears walks straight into a sliding glass door over and over again in the looping video that was posted online on Wednesday . Spoof: Rob Lowe and Patton Oswalt are relaxing on the beach with some island drinks when The West Wing star points camera left and shouts out: 'Obama!' Dips was the brainchild of Funny Or Die co-founders Adam McKay and Will Ferrell and other big names who joined in the fun included Puff Daddy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Today hosts Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie and Ryan Seacrest. In other April 1 pranks on Wednesday, the latest celebrity couple 'Drarry' went public - sending Harry Potter fans into a frenzy after Tom Felton posted a shop of him and Daniel Radcliffe lying head-to-head with the caption: 'May as well just say it. We're together now x #drarry.' In the UK, The Guardian newspaper reported that disgraced Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson had renounced his gas-guzzling ways after a 'dark night of the soul', and decided he wanted to devote his post-Top Gear life to campaigning against carbon emissions. He supposedly said he would start driving a Toyota Prius, and wanted the speed limit lowered. 'There comes a time when a man's got to ask himself what he really stands for,' Mr Clarkson is quoted as saying. 'And for me, that's sustainable energy, traffic calming and an end to xenophobia and prejudice.' The Sun newspaper claimed that Simon Cowell and Helen Mirren would be replacing the Queen's face on British pound notes in the near future. Introducing Drarry: Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, shared this black and white snap of himself with Harry star Daniel Radcliffe announcing the two actors are now an item . Change: Qantas announced that it had added a U to its name to avoid confusion over the spelling . Pranks: Fired Top Gear presenter, Jeremy Clarkson, is now a green campaigner, according to reports on April 1 and Simon Cowell will be put on the British £5 note .

The Patriots QB posted a picture of himself in a hospital bed on Facebook and wrote: 'Jordan's crossover no joke' Brady and Michael Jordan spotted playing some pick-up ball few days ago . Google had a few bizarre treats for users along with Domino's Pizza which apparently introduced the 'Domi-No-Driver'

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The grieving sister of murdered bride-to-be Stephanie Scott has released the poem that she wrote for her sister and her intended brother-in-law on what would have been their wedding day. Kim Scott posted the poem on Saturday morning, a day after the body of a woman was discovered in Cocoparra National Park on Friday afternoon and following the arrest of school cleaner Vincent Stanford, 24, with her murder on Thursday morning. The 26-year-old English and Drama teacher was due to marry her long-time partner Aaron Leeson Woolley on Saturday, a fact keenly plain the poem, which was addressed to 'my dearest Stephanie and Aaron on your wedding day. This is for you.' Scroll down for video . Ms Scott's sister Kim (right) posted a poem she had written to read out at the wedding between Ms Scott and her partner of five year Aaron Leeson-Woolley, which was scheduled for Saturday . Kim Scott addressed the poem intended for her younger sister and her fiancee, 'On this Your Special Day...' 'On this Your Special Day...My little sister/ Stephanie Clare Scott/ Is now a wedded wife/ Believe it or not,' the poem begins. The poem speaks of Kim Scott's anticipation of the moment when her younger sister would marry her partner of five years after a long-distance relationship. 'Aaron Leeson Woolley/ The luckiest man/ Is a welcomed honorary member/ To the prestigious Scott clan.' The poem goes on to detail that the pair met when they were working at their local IGA, and speaks of the early years of their relationship as Mr Woolley got to know Ms Scott's family. Ms Scott's sister describes their long-distance relationship while she lived in Wagga Wagga, and that the two were determined to 'make it work' because 'they knew what love was worth.' She describes the moment of their engagement in Thailand, and that it was 'the happiest moment' for the popular teacher. The poem goes on to describe the wedding day that had long been anticipated but will no longer take place. 26-year-old Ms Scott was due to marry her long-time partner Mr Woolley on Saturday . Ms Scott is pictured here as a bridesmaid in the wedding of close friend Bec Eppelstun . 'We couldn't be happier/ It's a dream come true/ To watch your sister find happiness/ And to say "I do",' Ms Scott's sister Kim wrote . 'Of course she said yes/ As we're all here today/ Celebrating this couple/ On their beautiful wedding day,' the poem reads. 'We couldn't be happier/ It's a dream come true/ To watch your sister find happiness/ And to say "I do".' Ms Scott's sister speaks about their strength as a couple and wishes them happiness in their life together. 'I'm sure you'd all agree/ That their bond is unique/ Special and happy/ Their love is what we seek.' Friends and family of Ms Scott flooded the post with comments of condolences and sympathy, expressing their grief and sharing their own memories of the 26-year-old. 'That really is the sweetest and most precious gift any one could give to a beautiful little sister on one of the happiest days in her life!' said one Facebook user. 'I'm so sorry you didn't get to read this today at Stephanie's wedding. Thinking of you all today,' said another. Ms Scott's sister wrote a lengthy poem detailing how the couple met, fell in love, and got engaged . Kim Scott explains in the poem that Stephanie got engaged to Aaron in Thailand (engagement photo above) Stephanie Scott is pictured here in Canberra last month on a wine tour for her hen's party with her mother Merrilyn . Ms Scott at her hen's party before she disappeared just six days before her wedding to Aaron Leeson-Woolley . Just six days before she disappeared, Ms Scott held her hens day for her intended wedding to Mr Woolley . Another comment said that Ms Scott and Mr Woolley would be 'forever in love'. On Friday evening, Kim Scott wrote on Facebook that 'tomorrow should have been the happiest day of Stephanie and Aaron's lives.' She invited friends loved ones to join the family at Mountford Park in Leeton to 'celebrate the life of our 'Button-Nose'.' 'Pack a picnic, wear yellow and bring your favourite memory of our unforgettable Stephanie,' she wrote. Pictures of yellow balloons have flooded social media as hundreds of friends and family continue to pay tribute to Ms Scott. A Facebook page 'Remembering our Stephanie' has been set up, dedicated to the memory of Ms Scott. Mr Woolley visited the memorial erected in honour of Ms Scott outside the school she taught at . Mr Woolley visited the memorial with Ms Scott's mother and other family members . When Ms Scott was reported missing, family members quickly shot down the possibility that she had got 'cold feet' about her upcoming wedding, insisting that she was 'so in love' with fiancee Mr Woolley . Friends and family continue to post memories and notes of sympathy to the family on what would have been Ms Scott's wedding day. 'Struggling to find words! You and Aaron were supposed to be starting your new life together today! Rest in peace you beautiful soul...' posted one Facebook user. 'I still can't believe that something so terrible has happened to such a beautiful person,today was meant to be the happiest day of yours and Aaron's lives,' said another. In the days leading up to the discovery of a woman's body, believed to be Ms Scott, the sister's of the 26-year-old turned to social media, posting desperate Facebook messages asking friends and strangers if anyone had seen her. But on Thursday morning, as it emerged 24-year-old cleaner Vincent Stanford had been charged with her murder, the pleas for help turned to heartbreaking tributes for their 'thoughtful' sister. 'Always and forever in our hearts. That he can't take away from us. That's ours to keep forever and always,' Robyn Scott posted, along with a photo of her sister smiling with a water pistol in a sunny backyard. Murdered Stephanie Scott's sister Robyn posted a tribute along with a photo of Stephanie smiling with a water pistol in a sunny backyard . From left are family members Robert, Stuart, Gordon, Stephanie, Robyn, Kim and Merrilyn . Family had travelled from all over the world to western NSW for her wedding this Saturday . Ms Scott was set to wed Mr Woolley in front of 120 guests at the picturesque Eat Your Greens venue in Eugowra, a tiny town in the central west region of New South Wales, this Saturday. The wedding guests who travelled to the area from as far as Europe and the Middle East were forced to drive three hours further past Eugowra and on to Leeton help search for missing Stephanie. The body believed to be Ms Scott's was found five metres from the road at Cocoparra National Park located just north of Griffith, which was a regular camping spot for the Stanford family, Fairfax Media reports. The mother of the accused killer had reportedly provided information which led police to the scene where she believed her son allegedly dumped the body of Ms Scott. Police said they could confirm that the body had been burned, and that the remains would be transferred today and that forensic tests would be carried out to confirm that the body was Ms Scott. It follows as two men said they saw a man matching her accused killer Stanford's description throw what looked like a bag holding a laptop into an irrigation channel on Sunday afternoon, the day police allege the 26-year-old was murdered. The body believed to be Ms Scott's was found five metres from the road at Cocoparra National Park . Police said they could confirm that the body had been burned, and that the remains would be transferred today .

Stephanie Scott's sister Kim has released a poem intended for her wedding . 'To my dearest Stephanie and Aaron on your wedding day. This is for you.' The poem details the romance and engagement of Ms Scott and Mr Woolley . Friends and family have flooded the post with sympathy and memories . Kim Scott invited loved ones to a memorial picnic on Saturday afternoon .

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Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has attracted both criticism and applause for her controversial decision to wear a headscarf during her visit to Iran. Bishop, who is Australia's highest-ranking official to visit Iran in 12 years, donned a black headscarf during a meeting with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani and her Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif. Social media lit up as those from both sides of the argument weighed in on whether Bishop was right to cover her head in keeping with local custom, while political commentators and politicians have also voiced their opinions. Scroll down for video . To veil or not to veil: Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has sparked a debate over her choice to wear a scarf during her visit to Iran . 'You respect the culture wherever you are': The Foreign Minister also met with her counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, and later defended her wearing of the headscarf that sparked the debate . Accessories: Bishop also donned a hat during the trip, which attracted several unfortunate comparisons to Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal music video on social media . 'Good on #JulieBishop for respecting another country's culture! That's true feminism,' Twitter user Sawyer remarked. 'I'm not religious but I am respectful. I don't like Bishop but I'm glad she respected Iran and their culture,' Brianna Refalo added. While Westerners are not required by law to cover their heads, the Foreign Minister said she did so out of respect for the culture. 'When I went for an audience with the Pope, they told me I had to wear a scarf,' the Foreign Minister told the Australian. 'So I wore a scarf. You respect the culture wherever you are.' Criticism: Michelle Obama attracted criticism for refusing to cover her head at the funeral of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah in January . Neither Hillary Clinton nor Condoleezza Rice were veiled for their trips to the Middle East during their tenures as US Secretary of State, except for when visiting Mosques. 'I support Julie Bishop wearing a head scarf while overseas... but saying that it's part of her daily outfit though, not so much,' wrote Rodney Gordon on Twitter. The tweet was in reference to an earlier comment given by Bishop to Sydney Morning Herald, in which she appeared to deny her ensemble was purely political. 'As a matter of fact I wear scarves and hats and headgear quite often as part of my everyday wear,' Bishop said. The hat and scarf combo Bishop later donned also attracted a number of unfortunate comparisons to Michael Jackson on social media. Opinion: Views on Twitter were divided... while some just liked the sartorial style . Iranian Journalist and founder of Facebook page 'My Stealthy Freedom, Masih Alinejad, wrote a post calling for the Foreign Minister to raise the issue of the compulsory wearing of a hijab for women in Iran. 'Madam Bishop was asked not to give in to the compulsory veil and to raise her voice very much like numerous Iranian women who have started doing so,' Alinejad wrote on Facebook. 'We also asked the Australian foreign minister to ask the officials of the Islamic Republic to respect her personal values and not to impose the compulsory veil on Iranian women.' Iranian Journalist Masih Alinejad wrote a post on her Facebook group 'My Stealthy Freedom' calling for the Foreign Minister to raise the issue of the compulsory wearing of a hijab for women in Iran during her visit . Meanwhile Opposition Leader Bill Shorten waded into the debate, following Andrew Bolt's comments that Bishop should have 'stood up for Western values' and that she looked 'ridiculous'. 'I think it's ridiculous to criticise Julie Bishop for wearing a headscarf in Iran,' Mr Shorten said. 'Would they criticise Julie Bishop if she wore a scarf to meet the pope? If I wore a yarmulke in Israel to certain events, I don't think that would be inappropriate. 'What really matters here is regardless of Liberal or Labor, that our representatives when they go overseas behave in a sensible, non-ideological, pragmatic fashion. Going bare: Hillary Clinton did not don a scarf during her visit to Saudi Arabia as Secretary of State in 2012 . ... nor did Condoleezza Rice during her visit in 2007 . 'It just makes common sense that when you go to someone's house, or indeed someone's nation, you're just a bit respectful of the customs and traditions of the place that you're visiting.' On Saturday Bishop hailed Iran's efforts to crush the jihadist Islamic State group in Iraq, saying on a rare trip to Tehran that the militants can be defeated. Australia is part of an international coalition in Iraq and has 500 troops deployed there. Iran, though not part of the coalition, has run a parallel campaign using Shiite militias and military advisers to reverse the IS surge that came close to felling the Baghdad government last June. 'We are witnessing a more complex and dangerous form of terrorism with Daesh,' Bishop said at a joint press conference, using an Arabic acronym to refer to the militant group. The Foreign Minister met with President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran on Saturday . 'Both countries can contribute in the fight against this terrorist organisation and put an end to the misery of the people in Iraq,' she said, referring to Iran and Australia's efforts. Iraq needs 'a strong and stable government' added Bishop, who along with Zarif said Australia and Iran were in Iraq at the request of the Baghdad government in fighting IS. 'The fight against Daesh and terrorism in Iraq should be managed by the Iraqi government,' Zarif said. 'Anything we do in Iraq is in coordination with the Iraqi government.' From Iran, the Foreign Minister travels to Paris, Berlin and Brussels. She wrote on Twitter that the trip intends to 'advance Australia's economic/security interests in Europe.'

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop attracted criticism and applause for move . Views on social media were mixed about respecting local custom . Opposition leader Bill Shorten supported Bishop's decision .

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The party-loving girlfriend of footballer Johnny Manziel has come under fire on social media for refusing to give up on going out and enjoying herself now her boyfriend is out of rehab. Manziel and Colleen Crowley were spotted together in public for the first time since he entered rehab when they attended Tuesday night's Texas Rangers game. The pair appear to remain very much an item, but Crowley has been taking heat on Instagram for refusing to give up her wild ways while Manziel was being treated for his unspecified problems. Scroll down for video . Johnny Manziel was spotted at a Texas Rangers game Tuesday night days after leaving rehab . On Tuesday, Crowley posted a video on her Instagram page of the Texan socialite enjoying a drunken night out with friends . Manziel finally re-emerged on the weekend after checking into a facility on January 28 stating that he wanted to 'be a better family member, friend and teammates.' On Tuesday, Crowley - who has amassed more than 130,000 followers since becoming Johnny Football’s girlfriend - posted a video on her Instagram page of the Texan socialite enjoying a drunken night out with friends. The video seemed to enrage a number of followers who voiced their unhappiness that the undergrad at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas may not be setting the best example to someone straight out of rehab. 'F*** you for putting this up after the money man (Manziel) got out of rehab,' commented one follower. Another concerned commenter added some words of warning. 'Significant others are the #1 reason that people fail outside rehab. If you are in rehab, then you have an addictive personality and the drug councilors will atest that one addiction is as good as another for triggering an addict into relapsing.' Crowley has been taking heat on Instagram for refusing to give up her wild ways while Manziel was being treated for his unspecified problems . The party-loving girlfriend of footballer Johnny Manziel has come under fire on social media for refusing to give up on going out and enjoying herself now her boyfriend is out of rehab . Some other commenters on Crowley’s Instagram page are more forgiving. 'It's your life, keep doin you and forget the haters,' writers one supporter. The Cleveland Browns quarterback stayed away from the booze on Tuesday night and was seen sipping nothing stronger than water throughout the game. Manziel's partying had been a topic of conversation since his rookie season began last July, with some worried his drinking was a priority . According to ESPN, Manziel was 'doing great' in rehab, and had the full support of his team. Now comes the real test as offseason workouts with the team will begin next Monday, April 20. Manziel will be forced to compete with Josh McCown for the starting quarterback position, who just signed a $14 million contract with the team that covers the next three seasons. Manziel was joined by his girlfriend Colleen Crowley and sipped water throughout Tuesday night . This after a rookie season in which he saw limited game time and suffered difficult losses in his only two starts. Manziel was no doubt hoping to step out of the spotlight following the end of the Cleveland Browns season last December, but talk soon turned to whether or not the accomplished footballer might have a problem. Especially after one incident last year when, after partying until well past midnight, Manziel, who is suffering from an injured hamstring, skipped out on a Saturday morning team treatment session because he overslept, and in turn was fined by the Browns. Manziel was quick to apologize to the team for his behavior, saying; 'It’s about being accountable... instead of looking like a jackass.' And while his season may have been over at that time, many believed Manziel would still tone things down for a bit in the wake of that controversy. The athlete was in treatment for roughly six weeks before being released on Saturday . It was all the more shocking then when he was spotted partying at FDR Lounge at the Delano in Miami over the New Year holiday, alongside the likes of LeBron James and Ryan Phillippe, and then he was seen chugging champagne straight from the bottle while sitting poolside with girlfriend Crowley and some buddies poolside at the Delano. At this point, some in the sports world, chief among them columnist Skip Bayless, began to suggest that the Heisman Trophy winner needed to get help for his drinking. Appearing on ESPN’s First Take, Bayless, a noted supporter of Manziel, did not mince words as he made it very clear that in his opinion the former college star needed to deal with his drinking. 'My concern, I repeatedly said, was if Johnny continues to demonstrate that he has a problem with alcohol, and a problem with alcohol leading to partying and all that that entails, then I’m going to be out,' said Bayless. 'In talking to people in and around the Cleveland Browns, I believe Johnny Manziel continues to have a problem with alcohol. And I believe ... that it is time for Johnny to get some help. Manziel while the 2013 Heisman Trophy as the quarterback of the Texas A&M University Aggies . 'He continues to lie to his executives, to his coaches, to his teammates, to the media, and most of all, he continues to lie to himself.' He then said he would label Manziel an 'alcoholic.' Manziel was known for his partying while at Texas A&M, but said he was a changed man during the 2014 NFL Draft, noting that he had 'grown up,' before being selected 22nd overall by Cleveland. Just days into his training with the Browns however, the local press began calling him out on his partying, which they cited as the major reason for his poor performance on the field. A source told Cleveland.com at the time; 'Team officials had bought into Manziel's pre-draft promises to tone down the partying and leave his frat-boy lifestyle back in College Station, Texas, and they've been stunned by his non-stop antics.'

Colleen Crowley, the party-loving girlfriend of footballer Johnny Manziel, has come under fire on social media for refusing to give up going out . The Cleveland Browns quarterback entered rehab in January and only left on Saturday . On Tuesday, Crowley posted a video on her Instagram page of the Texan socialite enjoying a drunken night out with friends . 'Significant others are the #1 reason that people fail outside rehab,' warned one commenter offering some words of wisdom .

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A young mum who was crippled after she dived 40 feet off Appley Bridge quarry in Wigan has described how her children inspired her fight back to health. Natalie Prescott, 26, was not expected to survive after she dived into a quarry in a dare-devil stunt which went horribly wrong. Her family was warned she was unlikely to pull through and that if she did, she would almost certainly lose her legs. Mum-of-three Natalie Prescott, 26, with Harley, 5, (left), 19 month old Scarlett, and Saskia, 7, (right), nearly lost her legs after leaping off Appley Bridge Quarry, near Wigan, back in 2012 . Through perseverance, she is finally on the way to recovery – and says her children are her inspiration. But after learning that a teenage boy tragically drowned in the same quarry on Friday, Natalie is campaigning to have the area closed off to the public. Mother-of-three Natalie, from Wigan, said: 'This tragedy brought it all back to me. I almost died there too – and I want all young people to learn from my stupidity - please stay away from lakes and rivers because tomb-stoning can kill you. 'But in a way, I'm glad it happened to me, because it taught me what's important in life. All that matters to me now are my three lovely children.' After the incident, it was revealed that her ankles were pulverised and her knee cap was smashed . She had several operations during a three-month hospital stay, including metal plating in her ankle . The accident, in June 2012, happened at Appley Bridge quarry, Wigan, near the farm owned by Natalie's mother, Susan. Susan was later to see the air ambulance over her farm – unaware it was carrying her own daughter. Natalie, who is mother to Saskia, 7, Harley, 5, and 19 month old Scarlett, says: 'I hooked up with some old friends and on a sunny afternoon we went for a day out to a beauty spot, where rocks overhang a disused quarry. 'My mum lived nearby and she was looking after my two children whilst I went out with my friends. 'We were daring each other to jump in the water, and even though I knew it was stupid, I went along with it. I had never done anything like that before. 'I just fancied doing something crazy. I wasn't thinking about my children, I was thinking about myself.' As Natalie jumped, her nerves got the better of her and she hesitated. She smashed against an overhanging cliff, before hitting the water. After the accident, although the doctors managed to save her legs, she was unable to walk or stand, and had to learn all over again . At the time of the accident in 2012, the 26-year-old had two children, Saskia, now 7,  and Harley, now 5 . She says: 'As I hit the water, I saw a large gaping hole in my knee. I had no pain but I was shaking and in shock.' Natalie's friends dragged her onto the banking and gave her mouth to mouth resuscitation as she began to struggle with her breathing. Unconscious, she was flown to hospital by a mountain rescue team and placed in ICU. Natalie says: 'My mum and my children saw the air ambulance land near their farm, and they watched it – unaware that it was me who was injured.' Her family was at first warned she might not survive – and were then told she would lose both of her legs. Natalie says: 'My memories of those first days in hospital were very hazy. 'I was in so much pain and my legs were just a mush. My knee cap was smashed and my ankles were pulverised.' In August 2013, Natalie gave birth to her third child, Scarlett, now 19 months. The mum-of-three has stated that her children have been her inspiration for recovering from the horrific incident . Before and after: Natalie finally took her first steps one year after the accident, and then gave birth to her new baby, Scarlett in August 2013 . She had several operations during a three month hospital stay, including surgery to fit metal plating in her ankle and an artificial knee joint. Though doctors managed to save her legs, she was left unable to walk or stand. She was transferred to rehab, where she began to learn to walk again. Natalie said: 'It was a very low point for me. I felt so guilty that I had put my family through so much pain and worry. 'Every time my children visited me in hospital, they would cry and beg me to come home. 'My son, Harley, said to me: 'Get out of that big pram mummy and start walking again.' 'It was very painful and so frustrating, but I just had to work hard, every day, to get myself well again.' Natalie finally took her first steps one year after the accident. And in August 2013, she gave birth to a new baby, Scarlett. Natalie says: 'Scarlett's birth really inspired me to get back on my feet. I had to get better, because I had a new baby to look after. 'I feel like I'm back to being a mummy again': Although Natalie still has a limp and isn't able to ride horses, she can look after her children better . 26-year-old Natalie is now better able to care for her children, including Saskia, now 7, and younger brother Harley, now 5. She has vowed to start a petition to have the area closed to public after hearing of the drowning of teenager Miracle Godson . 'I was determined to look after her on my own because I've needed so much help with my older children. 'I feel like I'm back to being a mummy again, and that is such a precious role and one I won't take for granted ever again. 'I won't ever be back to how I was; I have a limp and I can't walk far. I won't ever be able to ride horses again. 'But in a way, I'm grateful for the accident. 'It made me grow up and appreciate what is important in life. 'When I heard that the young boy had drowned in the same spot it sickened me, and I now I'm going to do everything I can to get the area closed off. 'I'm starting a petition because I want people to listen to me before another life is lost.'

Natalie Prescott, 26, had to be flown to intensive care by air ambulance . She plunged 40 feet off Appley Bridge Quarry, near Wigan . Teenager Miracle Godson, 13, drowned in same area on Friday . Mum-of-three vows to have area closed after learning of drowning .

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The slain editor of Charlie Hebdo has slammed his left-wing critics from beyond the grave for criticising publication of drawings of Mohammad. In a book Stéphane Charbonnier, known as Charb, finished just two days before being murdered by jihadist gunmen he argued that left-leaning intellectuals who denounced the cartoons in the satirical magazine were ‘ridiculous demagogues’ for doing so. In the short book, extracts of which are to be published today in weekly magazine L'Obs, he writes: ‘The suggestion that you can laugh at everything, except certain aspects of Islam, because Muslims are much more susceptible than the rest of the population, what is that, if not discrimination? In a book Stéphane Charbonnier (pictured), known as Charb, finished just two days before being mowed down by jihadist gunmen he argued that left-leaning intellectuals who denounced the cartoons in the satirical magazine were ‘ridiculous demagogues’ Journalists hold placards reading 'I am Charlie' as they hold a minute of silence on January 7 following the attack by gunmen in the offices of Charlie Hebdo . ‘It's time to finish with this disgusting paternalism of the white, left-wing bourgeois intellectual seeking to prove himself among the “poor unfortunate undereducated”.’ The book, Lettre Ouverte aux Escrocs de l'Islamophobie qui Font le Jeu des Racistes (Open Letter to the Fraudsters of Islamophobia who Play into Racists' Hands), which may well rock the 'Je Suis Charlie' solidarity over the massacre, argues that some intellectuals who condemned the drawings were merely attention-seekers. It says: ‘Since I am educated, I understand that Charlie Hebdo is using humour. But out of respect for you [Muslims], since you haven't yet discovered second-degree humour, I will denounce these Islamophobic drawings that I pretend not to understand. I will put myself at your level to show that I love you. ‘These ridiculous demagogues just have a huge need to be the centre of attention and want to satisfy their formidable fantasy to dominate others.’ Charb asks why Islamophobia, which technically means ‘fear of Islam’, is being used by activists, media and politicians to denounce hatred of Muslims and wonders why ‘Muslimophobia’ is not used instead, or simply ‘racism’. He argues that ‘a lot of those who campaign against Islamophobia don't actually do it to defend Muslims as individuals, but to defend Prophet Mohammad's religion’. Charlie Hebdo’s satirical attacks on Islam drove two brothers, Cherif and Said Kouachi (pictured) to mount a deadly attack on its office in Paris . Charb also takes a pop at religion, and particularly at believers. ‘The problem is not the Koran or the Bible - sleep-inducing, incoherent and badly written novels - but the faithful who read the Koran or the Bible like you read assembly instructions for Ikea shelves,’ he writes. He condemns those who are ready to ‘cut the infidel's throats along the dotted line otherwise God will deprive me of Club Med in the afterlife’, according to the Daily Telegraph. He blames the media for helping popularise the term ‘Islamophobia’ because ‘any scandal that contains the word Islam in its title sells.’ ‘A terrorist is scary, but if you add that he's an Islamist, everyone wets themselves.’ And he also takes a dig at politicians whom he accuses of seeing Muslims where they should see regular citizens, and wanting to pander to a ‘Muslim electorate’. ‘That's saying that the majority of Muslims don't decide their vote according to the candidates' political ideas but according to the degree of sympathy they display towards Muslims,’ he argues. Charb also defends Charlie Hebdo's controversial depictions of the prophet and extremism over the years, which earned it accusations of Islamophobia. Chillingly, he refers to Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula's Inspire magazine which in 2013 published a list of 11 people accused of ‘crimes against Islam’ and wanted ‘dead or alive’. ‘I find my name, badly spelled but accompanied by a photo where you can recognise my alarmed face’ -- a picture he said was taken when the offices of the magazine were burnt down in 2011 shortly after a special edition was published under the title Charia Hebdo. ‘The skillful montage is titled “YES WE CAN” and below you can read: “a bullet a day keeps the infidel away”.’ Charlie Hebdo’s satirical attacks on Islam drove two brothers, Cherif and Said Kouachi to mount a deadly attack on its office in Paris. They burst into an editorial meeting on January 7, peppering Charb and nine other cartoonists with bullets before calmly leaving. They also shot dead a maintenance worker and a policeman who tried to stop them.

Stéphane Charbonnier finished a book just two days before he was killed . The book blames the media for helping popularise the term ‘Islamophobia’ Extracts from it are being published today in weekly magazine L'Obs .

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A Brazilian club that has former Brazil and Barcelona star Rivaldo as its president says it has hired Pele's troubled son Edinho as its coach. Mogi Mirim announced on Tuesday that Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, known as Edinho, will be the team's coach in the second division of the Brazilian league this year. Edinho recently made headlines after being convicted in a money laundering case that involved a drug gang. He is appealing a 33-year prison sentence. Edson Cholbi Nascimento, seen in this picture in 2002, has been hired as a coach of a Brazilian team . Mogi Mirim currently have former Brazil player Rivaldo serving as their president . Edinho's dad is Brazilian legend Pele, who won three World Cups in 1958, 1962 and 1970 . Rivaldo said Edinho will bring to his club the experience of having worked with several top coaches in Brazil, including Vanderlei Luxemburgo and Muricy Ramalho. The 44-year-old former goalkeeper was one of the assistant coaches for Santos, the club where his father thrived in the 1960s. Edinho briefly played for Santos in the 1990s. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Edinho has been hired as coach of the second division side . Rivaldo currently serves as Mogi Mirim's president . Edinho is the son of Brazilian legend Pele . He is appealing a 33-year prison sentence .

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Some teachers draw pictures on the whiteboard to explain new concepts to students. But one chemistry lecturer draws on her own skin, due to an unusual medical condition. Dr Zoe Waller, 31, who teaches pharmacy at the University of East Anglia, suffers from the skin condition dermatographia. This is a type of urticaria, or hives - where a raised, itchy rash appears on the skin at the slightest pressure. It is thought to be caused when the cells under the surface of the skin release histamines as part of an allergic reaction, causing the skin to swell. Dr Zoe Waller, 31, is a university lecturer and uses her own skin to teach her students about new drugs and molecules, as she suffers from the skin condition dermatographia . Whenever Dr Waller draws on the skin, her condition means raised red weals appear and she can create designs. She uploads them to social media and they are making waves across the university . However instead of hiding away her condition, Dr Waller is using it as a teaching aid. Her students are required to learn 100 drugs for their course and each day, she will draw a new one on her skin. Word of the unusual teaching method has spread across the university as well as social media where Dr Waller uploads her quirky designs. She said: 'I was only diagnosed with this two years ago and it's a pretty cool condition to have. 'Some people look at my arm and think I've been self-harming but it doesn't hurt at all. 'I use a blunt pencil or cocktail stick to create the detail needed for the composition of the drugs.' Dermographism or 'skin writing' is a type of urticaria, or hives - where a raised, itchy rash appears on the skin. Dermatographia is thought to be caused when the cells under the surface of the skin release histamines under the slightest pressure. Histamines are chemicals released in the body as part of an allergic reaction, causing the skin to swell. In this type of urticaria, itchy weals occur after friction such as rubbing or stroking the skin. This itching may be aggravated by heat. Weals and red marks also often appear as lines at the sites of scratching, and generally last for less than one hour.' Antihistamines block the effect of histamine, and reduce itching and the rash in most people, but may not relieve urticaria completely. If urticaria occurs frequently, it is best to take antihistamines regularly every day. The lecturer discovered her unusual skin condition after she started working at the University's school of pharmacy. She noticed her skin was itchy and irritated but the doctor couldn't remember the name of the condition he thought she had and sent her away with anti-histamines. She said: 'I was left confused after visiting the doctor. Then my friend in America sent me a link to Ariana Russell's work and I knew then that was what I had.' Ariana Russell is an artist in the USA who uses her own body and dermatographia to create artwork. Inspired by Ariana, Dr Waller set to work on her own project - creating science molecules and compounds for her students using her skin. Her students and fellow professors often ask her for requests which she happily draws on her skin. Dr Waller said: 'My skin might not be like this forever but it's a fun and unusual way of teaching my students and it grabs their attention a lot more than a text book would.' Dr Tabi Leslie, from the British Association of Dermatologists, explained that dermographism or 'skin writing' is a type of urticaria. She said: 'Raised red weals, which are caused by the release of histamine from cells in the skin called mast cells, appear at sights of friction, such as rubbing or stroking of the skin. 'This itching may also be aggravated by heat. 'Weals and red marks often appear as lines at the sites of scratching, and generally last for less than one hour. 'Antihistamines are used to reduce the itch and the rash, and are effective in most patients. People across the university have began to make requests for designs they want Dr Waller to draw on herself . 'However, antihistamines may not relieve the symptoms completely in all cases. 'In such cases, other treatments may need to be used in addition, or higher dosages of antihistamines may be prescribed than licensed recommendations suggest. 'Sufferers of dermographism may need to take antihistamines on a daily basis, as long as the symptoms persists. Usually, the non-sedating antihistamines are preferred as they have fewer side effects. 'Treatment needs to continue until the condition settles by itself which may take years. 'Your doctor will advise you on the best regime depending on the severity of your symptoms.' For more information of uticara, visit Allergy UK.

Zoe Waller, 31, has dermatographia and can draw designs on her own body . Condition is a type of urticaria - where an itchy rash appears after pressure . She says it 'doesn't hurt' and draws molecules on herself to teach students . Has become famous across her university and people now make requests .

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A Nebraska man has found an innovative way to make his Craigslist ad stand out by shooting a commercial for the car he is trying to sell. Django Greenblatt-Seay, 33, said he decided to make the video for the 2002 Ford Taurus, which he is selling for $3,000, because he thought it would help spike people's interest. 'While the 2002 Ford Taurus is a fine car, it's not exactly exciting with just a couple of photos on Craigslist on its own,' he told the Daily Mail Online. 'I thought I would add a little flair to it, plus I was bored on a Sunday.' Django Greenblatt-Seay, 33, made a Craigslist ad for his 2002 Ford Taurus stand out by filming a commercial for the car he is selling for $3,000 . Greenblatt-Seay used a drone to film this cinematic overhead shot at Hummel Park in Omaha, Nebraska . The video begins from far overhead, showcasing the silver car as just a speck among the vast expanse of trees at Hummel Park in Omaha, Nebraska. Greenblatt-Seay used his drone, a DJI Inspire 1 model, to capture the cinematic effect before dramatically zooming in on the car's tires, headlights, dashboard and seats like a classic car commercial. Perhaps the best effect of the ad is that it is soundtracked with an old-fashioned 1987 Ford Taurus commercial. In the video, Greenblatt-Seay sometimes interjects the audio with a dubbed voice over to make the information relevant to his 2002-model car. 'This is Ford Taurus the sensation (used) car that's getting all the rave reviews,' the booming announcer's voice begins as Greenblatt-Seay interrupts. 'For its design innovations, its high technology, the way it handles and rides,' it continues. 'If you haven't driven Taurus, see your (Craigslist ad) right away,' the commercial ends, replacing 'Ford dealer' to advertise Greenblatt-Seay's post, before the final line: . 'He's got one now, with your name on it'. Greenblatt-Seay said he picked the 1987 ad because it made his girlfriend Cora (pictured together) laugh the hardest . The ad is soundtracked with an old-fashioned 1987 Ford Taurus commercial, which Greenblatt-Seay sometimes interjects with a dubbed voice over to make the information relevant to the 2002 car . Greenblatt-Seay, who shot the ad over the weekend and posted it on Monday, said he first got the idea to make a commercial for his car after seeing another person do a well-done ad for their Nissan Ultima. But he said he didn't want to 'completely rip off that guy's idea', so he decided to put his own spin on the concept by searching for Ford Taurus commercials on YouTube. Greenblatt-Seay said he picked the 1987 ad because it made his girlfriend Cora laugh the hardest. Cora gave Greenblatt-Seay the Ford Taurus, one of his two vehicles, in exchange for a 2008 Suzuki so that he could sell the car and use the money to buy an 'adventure van'. Greenblatt-Seay, who works as the manager of video communications at the Union Pacific Railroad, is hoping to use the van to go on trips and pursue one of his major passions, taking time lapse videos of the night sky. Greenblatt-Seay, whose day job is video manager at Union Pacific Railroad, is hoping to sell the car so he can afford a van. His side passion is taking road trips to make time lapse videos of the night sky in national parks . Greenblatt-Seay shot the ad over the weekend and posted it to his Craigslist ad on Monday .

Django Greenblatt-Seay, 33, thought the ad would help his post stand out and 'add a little flair to it' Commercial includes cinematic overhead shots Greenblatt-Seay filmed using his drone . It is soundtracked with an old-fashioned 1987 Ford Taurus commercial and dubbed by Greenblatt-Seay to make the information relevant .

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This is the moment a 102-year-old woman who used to dance with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly got to see herself shimmy and shake on film for the first time. Alice Barker snapped her fingers and sang along as videos of her routines as a chorus line dancer during the 1930s Harlem Renaissance played on the screen. Barker had danced at legendary clubs like the Apollo, Cotton Club and Zanzibar Club, and had appeared in movies commercials and television shows. This is the moment 102-year-old Alice Barker, who used to dance with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly, got to see herself shimmy and shake on film for the first time . Barker (pictured far right in the video) snapped her fingers and sang along as videos of her routines as a chorus line dancer during the 1930s Harlem Renaissance played on the screen . But she had never gotten the chance to watch herself dance. She didn't even have any photographs or memorabilia to remember her years on stage. It was David Shuff, who met Barker years ago when he brought his therapy dog to her retirement home, that finally reunited the one-time famous dancer with her videos. After a long and unsuccessful first search, Shuff connected with Mark Cantor, a collector of short musical films called 'soundies' who runs the online archive Jazz on Film. It was then Shuff and Cantor discovered that Barker's videos were filed under 'Baker', a misspelling of her name - which was why no one had been able to find them before, according to Mashable. They located three of Barker's soundies, giving her the chance to finally watch her days in the chorus line, where she was almost always in the front row. 'Don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing,' Barker sang along as she watched one of her routines. When Shuff asked her how many years she danced, Barker replied 'that's all I ever did, that was it!' She said said the videos made her wish she could get out of bed and 'do it all over again'. Barker (pictured right in the video) had danced at legendary clubs like the Apollo, Cotton Club and Zanzibar Club, and had appeared in movies commercials and television shows . David Shuff, who met Barker years ago at her retirement home, and archivist Mark Cantor helped locate and reunite the one-time famous dancer with three of her 'soundies', known then as short musical videos . Barker found herself needing to dance and move to music at a young age. She told Shuff a story about when she was a child and her mother was preparing her for a bath. Her mother had gone to the house to retrieve something when a young Barker heard a band play nearby. 'When she came back I was gone,' said Barker. 'I was down there naked just going, dancing.' 'And then, if the band would stop playing, I'd look at them and "come on, let's get it going, let's get it going here."' Barker said said the videos made her wish she could get out of bed and 'do it all over again' But the most special part for Barker was getting to watch herself dance again. 'I used to often say to myself, I am being paid to do something that I enjoy doing and I would do it for free,' she said . Shuff shared Barker's story on Reddit, where he wrote that the videos were now in her possession and that they are often played in her retirement center's communal room, noting that she's a 'rock star these days'. He added that Barker knows her videos are online now and that it made her happy because she 'feels connected to the world again'. But the most special part for Barker was getting the chance to watch herself dance again. 'I used to often say to myself, I am being paid to do something that I enjoy doing and I would do it for free,' she said. 'Because it just felt so good doing it, because that music, you know, I just get carried away in it.'

Alice Barker danced in legendary Apollo and Zanzibar clubs during the 1930s Harlem Renaissance, as well as movies, TV and commercials . But she had lost her old photographs with time, and no one could find her videos because of a misspelling of her name . David Shuff, who met Barker years ago, reunited her with some of her short musical films known then as 'soundies' The videos now play in the common room of her retirement home, where Shuff says she is a 'rock star'

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Aeroplanes are infamous as breeding grounds for bacteria, with tray tables, seats and blankets singled out as the worst offenders on board. But an entrepreneurial team are hoping their new invention will revolutionise the cleaning of aircraft and help airlines win the battle against bacteria . Arthur and Mo Kreitenberg have created a robot, called the Germfalcon, which uses ultra violet light to kill bacteria throughout the cabin. Scroll down for video . A father and son team have created a robot, called the Germfalcon, which uses ultra violet light to kill bacteria throughout the cabin . The seats, tray tables and blankets on an aeroplane are breeding ground for bacteria including E.coli . According to the businessmen, germs such as E.coli and MRSA can linger for up to a week on suraces within an aircraft and there are no clear rules on how often aeroplanes should be cleaned. But the family team has developed the unusual new robot as a way to counter issues with cleaning the interior of a plane - which currently only takes place a few times a year. When the plane is parked and empty, the device, which is the size of a drinks cart, patrols the aisles using motion sensors to navigate itself. As it does, it spreads its two 'wings' over the seats on either side. Those wings contain UV-C lamps, which are the same type used for disinfection in places like hospitals and water treatment plants. It also has UV-C lamps on its top and sides. Arthur and Mo Kreitenberg, from Los Angeles, said the 3.5billion people expected to fly this year risk falling ill due to poor plane hygiene. Writing on their Kickstarter page to raise money for their project, Mo said: 'Germs will survive on aeroplane surfaces sometimes for as long as seven days. 'There are no regulations or cleanliness standards for the passenger cabins of airplanes. Aeroplane travelers are at heightened risk of catching the common cold, flu, or more serious infections.' They said their device could spare passengers from catching illnesses when flying and give airlines a competitive edge. Last year a study from the Auburn University in Alabama discovered disease-causing bacteria can survive for up to a week inside plane cabins, on surfaces such as seat pockets, tray tables, window shades and armrests. When the plane is parked and empty, the device, which is the size of a drinks cart, patrols the aisles using motion sensors to navigate itself. As it does, it spreads its two 'wings' over the seats on either side . Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a bacteria that could cause infections, skin disease, pneumonia and sepsis, lived the longest (168 hours). Escherichia coli (E. coli), which can cause urinary tract infection, respiratory illness and diarrhoea, was found to survive for 96 hours. Mo added: 'The industry is growing aggressively. Implementing daily, routine airplane sanitization could disrupt or limit the rate bacteria and viruses spread, as the industry grows. 'We have created an efficient and practical way for airlines to sanitize the interiors of commercial planes between passenger loads. Its wings contain UV-C lamps, which are the same type used for disinfection in places like hospitals and water treatment plants. It also has UV-C lamps on its top and sides . Using UV-C light they have have proven a 99.99 per cent germ-kill rate in under 10 minutes with no damage or reaction from any cabin materials . 'Using UV-C light, we have proven a 99.99 per cent germ-kill rate in under 10 minutes with no damage or reaction from any cabin materials. The Germfalcon is programmed to reach the most commonly touched passenger surfaces and kill all germs that are exposed to the robot's sanitising lights.' The robot, which contains settings for sanitising toilets and galleys, also comes with fans and filters to clean the air and suck in dust particles. The Kreitenburgs, who have been working on the robot for several years, are about to start work on their fourth and final prototype before going into commercial production. They are currently seeking sponsorship via Kickstarter and are offering backers the chance to fly on the first completely clean flight.

Kickstarter campaign claims to have developed way to sterilise planes . Bacteria can linger in aeroplanes for up to seven days . There are no cleaning regulations for the interiors of aircraft . Robot created by father and son team Arthur and Mo Kreitenberg . Project involves using UV light to kill bacteria .

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The distinctive patterns on butterfly wings really do help protect the insects by mimicking the eyes of predators. While scientists have long suspected the role played by eye-spots found on the wings of many butterflies were an example of mimicry, it has never been clearly tested. Recently researchers suggested that the eye spots may simply scare away predators by confusing them or overloading their senses. Owl butterflies (left) have eye spots that mimic those of pigmy owls (right) to scare off predators like great tits. While scientists have long suspected the role played by eye-spots found on the wings of many butterflies were an example of mimicry, it has never been clearly tested . But a new piece of research by biologists at Jyväskylä University in Finland claims to have settled the debate. They say that eye-spots on the wings of butterflies do in fact mimic the eyes of larger and more threatening species, like owls. Having bright colours and distinguishing features is a common way for insects to scare away predators like birds. Often they help to lure them away from vital body parts or confuse them. However, this only works on predators that hunt using sight while bats tend to be immune to such devices. Now scientists have found that a moth has an unusual evolutionary adaptation that allows it to confuse the ultrasound used by bats. The luna moth has two tails that extend for more than an inch beyond its body. Scientists in the US showed that these appendages produce a confusing acoustic signature in the bats echolocation. It makes the bats target the end of the tails rather than the moth itself. This helps to keep other birds that might normally eat the insects away. The team were finally able to test the theory by showing great tits pictures of owl butterflies that had been digitally altered, and watching their reaction. Images where the eye spots had been removed from the butterfly wings did not stop the birds from snatching a mealworm snack below the picture. However, when pictures that had not been digitally altered flashed on the screen, the birds were more weary. And the researchers found the butterfly eye spots may even be more terrifying to the great tits than the real animal they are mimicking. When shown pictures of a pygmy owl with its eyes open the tits reacted strongly and kept away, but their reaction was not as strong as with the butterfly markings. Writing in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Dr Johanna Mappes and her colleagues said: 'In this study, the presumed model - owl eyes - and the mimic eyespots appeared to elicit similar reactions both in terms of response type - interest versus aversion - and its intensity - startle versus flee - adding support to the eye-mimicry hypothesis. The researchers flashed up digitally manipulated images of an owls face and the owl butterfly to see how great tits reacted. In some images they removed the owls eyes (far left) or removed the eye spots (far right) Eye spots are a common feature on butterfly wings, like the Bycyclus anyana butterfly above, but scientists have been divided over whether they were intended to mimic other predators or simply confuse predators . 'Predator-prey interactions in nature often involve dynamic encounters between the partners, and eye spots are more likely to appear suddenly in front of the predator. 'Their intimidating effect has been proved to increase when they are revealed abruptly. 'We therefore conclude that it is unlikely that the adaptive value of eye spots is due to sensory or information overload caused by the conspicuousness of colour pattern.' The researchers conducted their experiments by placing wild captured great tits into a cage where the floor had been fitted with a computer monitor. The birds were offered a dead mealworm and as they approached an image was flashed up on the computer screen. Images of owl eyes caused the birds to be startled, flee and in some cases give off alarm calls. but images of owls without eyes did not produce the same reaction. Atlas moths (above) have colourful patterns on their wings that are thought to mimic the head of a cobra . A cobra poses a far greater threat to a predator than an Atlas moth and so by mimicking the reptile with the patterns on its wings the moth is able to scare off potential hunters that might make it a tasty snack . However when the birds were shown images of the owl butterfly, they were also scared away. If the irises of the eye spots were removed, or the eye spots removed altogether, then they were scared away far less often. Many species of butterfly have eye-spots as part of the pattern on their wings. The Atlas butterfly, for example, has a pattern that looks like the head of a cobra. Some entomologists have also claimed that the Eyed hawk moth look like the head of a fox when viewed from the front. In one extreme example of mimicry, the caterpillar of the Eastern tiger swallowtail looks like a snake and spits a foul smelling chemical to keep away predators. Last year scientists at Oregon State University looked at the butterfly Bycyclus anyana and showed that it varies the intensity of its eye spots depending on the season. They claimed bright colours in the rainy season allowed the butterfly to confuse the dominant predators - preying mantids - while duller colours in the dry season helped them hide from birds. Some entomologists claim the eyed hawk moth looks like the face of a fox or dog from the front . The wing patterns of the eyed hawk moth is said to resemble the dark nose and the light coloured eyes of a fox .

Biologists at Jyväskylä University in Finland studied how wild great tits reacted to images of the wings of butterflies and the faces of owls . The tits were startled and tried to flee at the sight of owl faces with open eyes, and butterflies that had eye spots on them that mimiced owl eyes . They say their study is evidence that butterfly eye spots mimic predators . Scientists have long debated whether butterfly eye spots were an example of Batesian mimicry or if the patterns simply served to confuse predators .

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Britain bucked the trend of Western nations by increasing spending on foreign aid last year while others imposed savage cuts. More than half the members of a group of 28 industrialised nations reduced their aid budget between 2013 and 2014, a report found. Britain's failure to follow suit – thanks to a target imposed by David Cameron – means that its overseas aid spending of 0.7 per cent of national income is double the average level of the other nations in the group known as the Development Assistance Committee. A target set by David Cameron (pictured at a rally this week) has left Britain unable to follow other countries in reducing their aid budget between 2013 and 2014 . Out of every £100 spent by these Western nations on overseas aid, no less than £14 now comes from the UK. Overall across these 28 countries aid budgets fell by 0.5 per cent in real terms, according to the report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Despite this, the UK increased its spend by 1.2 per cent to £11.7billion in 2014. It comes on top of even larger increases in previous years. France slashed its aid budget by 9.2 per cent to £6.2billion, the fourth successive decrease. Japan's was cut by 15.3 per cent to £5.5billion. Australia cut its foreign aid by 7.2 per cent to £2.5billion, while cash-strapped Spain cut its funding by 20.3 per cent to £1.1billion. The UK's aid budget is now nearly double France's and ten times the level in Spain. In total, 15 members of the DAC cut foreign aid, including Belgium, Italy, Norway, Poland and Portugal. Britain was one of 13 countries which increased its budget despite the straitened times. These included Germany, the US and New Zealand. Trade, not aid: Conservative MP Peter Bone . Surprisingly, Greece, which is dependent on bailouts from the EU and the IMF, put up its aid budget by 6.8 per cent. Last night Tory Peter Bone, who is standing for re-election as MP for Wellingborough, said: 'When we have seen cuts at home, people find it very strange that we can give away so many billions of pounds a year, half of which we don't even control who it goes to. 'People are telling me on the doorstep during this campaign that we should cut the amount we spend on overseas aid, and increase opportunities for poorer countries to trade with the EU – trade, not aid, is what we need. What this report shows is that other governments recognise the fact that we have got to look after our own country first, and ensure aid is better targeted.' Britain's aid budget may need to rise by at least £500million in future years, because changes in EU accounting rules make it harder to meet the 0.7 per cent target. The Development Assistance Committee was set up by the OECD which represents richer countries. The OECD report, 2014 Global Outlook on Aid, shows that Britain is one of only five members of the DAC to meet the target of spending 0.7 per cent of national income on aid along with Sweden, Luxembourg, Norway and Denmark. The average OECD member spends just 0.39 per cent. In monetary terms, the UK now has the second highest aid budget in the world behind the US which spends £19.6billion. But that is just 0.19 per cent of its national income. France spends 0.36 per cent, and Germany 0.41 per cent. The 28 DAC members spent a total of £81billion on aid last year – a record figure, but down in real terms. It means the UK's budget of £11.7billion is a seventh of the entire total for the Western world. Max Lawson, of Oxfam, praised Britain and criticised countries which have cut their aid budgets. 'Aid saves lives,' he said. 'What we're seeing is shameful indifference on the part of many of the world's richest nations. 'Their leaders are breaking with impunity the solemn promise they made to help Make Poverty History.'

More than half of members of group of industrial nations reduced aid . But Britain failed to follow suit - thanks to target imposed by Mr Cameron . Its overseas spending is double the average level of other nations in group .

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Second homeowners face being hit with double rates of council tax under Lib Dem plans to protect rural life. Nick Clegg said wealthy people with holiday homes would not mind having to 'chip in a bit' to protect services in areas where as many as one in 10 homes are vacant for much of the year. The well-off buying up homes in tourist hotspots has also driven up property values, leaving local people priced out of the areas where they grew up. Nick Clegg - steps off a fishing boat as he visits Newlyn Harbour, near Penzance, Cornwall today - said wealthy people with holiday homes would not mind having to 'chip in a bit' to protect services in areas where as many as one in 10 homes are vacant for much of the year . Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg holds a cod at the Newlyn Fish Market in Cornwall this morning after unveiling his plan to save popular rural areas from the blight of second home owners . Under the Lib Dem plan, launched in Cornwall today, local authorities would have the power to charge 200 per cent council tax. The levy would be used in part to deter people from buying holiday homes in the first place, but the money generated could be used to support schools, post officers and other services which can become unviable without sufficient permanent residents. The double council tax would not be compulsory, but councils in areas like Cumbria, Cornwall and Devon have said they would be interested in the idea to 'discourage' second home ownership. On a campaign visit in St Austell, Cornwall, Mr Clegg said the move could help 'particularly in such a wonderful part of the country as this where there are so many people with second homes and where the prices because of that are way beyond the reach of many young people wanting to get their feet on the first rung of the property ladder'. The Lib Dem leader even claimed second home-owners would 'like to chip in a bit extra' to fund the communities in which they they spend their holidays. Mr Clegg, who visited Newlyn fish market and harbour with St Ives candidate Andrew George as he launched his countryside charter, told ITV News: 'It is giving councils the freedom to raise a bit of money from those who holiday in a community but don't live in a community all year round so that local public services can be properly supported for those people who do live in their community all year round. 'That seems to me to be fair and, I have to say to you, I suspect people who own second homes here - many of whom have significant means - would like to chip in a bit extra so that they know that, even though they are not living in a community all the time, they are nonetheless supporting the local services that local people do rely upon.' Under the Lib Dem plan, launched in Cornwall today, local authorities would have the power to charge 200 per cent council tax . The Deputy PM and Lib Dem MP Andrew George pose for a photograph at Newlyn Harbour near Penzance . Mr Clegg, who has been warned his party faces near-wipeout in its Westcountry stronghold, said he wants to 'play on the conscience' of second homeowners. He said they needed to realise that local people were being priced out of the property market and it was not in their interest for the rural community to 'wither on the vine'. He told reporters that the levy was not aimed at stopping people buying a holiday property. Mr Clegg (right) holds a fish with Newlyn Fish Market manager Lionel Washer (left) and Harbour Master Rob Parsons (centre) during a visit in Cornwall today . 'What would a fancy second home in Cornwall, what would they pay in council tax, maybe a thousand quid, £1,500? 'I think if that is increased to £2,000 or a bit more, is that going to stop them buying it in the first place? I doubt it. 'Of course I believe in and want to protect people's freedoms to buy holiday homes and second homes. What I want to do is make sure it's a fair deal for those communities where those second homes are located.' He added that many people who had second homes in Cornwall were 'acutely aware that there is this big, burning local issue about the availability of housing for local youngsters'. The measure forms part of a 'countryside charter' being launched by the Lib Dems, with Mr Clegg claiming his party will create 300,000 new jobs in rural areas if it is in government after the General Election on May 7. Mr Clegg promised to 'close the gap' between urban and rural areas in the provision of high speed broadband, ensuring 99.9% of households are covered. Other measures include help for farming, strengthening the powers of the Groceries Code Adjudicator to ensure farmers are paid fairly, publishing a national food strategy, and developing an animal disease strategy to lessen the risks and costs of animal disease. The party says it will also take action to protect rural post offices and other essential services from closure, prioritise rural housing and boost tourism by introducing a 'fuller' right to roam.

Lib Dems launch plan for 200% levy on holiday homes in tourist hot spots . Clegg insists wealthy tourists should 'chip in' to support communities . Ten per cent of homes in parts of Cornwall are only used for holidays . Local young people priced out and services struggle to survive .

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(CNN)A family trip to a Nebraska zoo turned terrifying for one family after the gorilla they were looking at leaped toward the exhibit window, cracking it. Kevin Cave caught the incident on video that he posted on his Reddit page. It has already been viewed more than 1 million times. Cave said when his family first arrived at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo gorilla exhibit, he noticed one of the gorillas had a cut below his eye that was "bleeding a little bit." He said he overheard a couple of zookeepers say the gorillas had been fighting with one another. Then the gorilla -- named Kijoto -- charged toward the window and smacked into it, he said. The leap sent the family and other patrons running, but Cave said when he looked back, "it wasn't as bad as we thought it was." Dan Cassidy with the Henry Doorly Zoo said he's been surprised by the attention since he considered the whole thing a "nonevent." The group of male gorillas is known to have occasional skirmishes. "They show how tough they are by pounding on the wall and the windows," Cassidy said. Even with the crack, the public was never in danger, he said, because the window has multiple layers of both glass and acrylic. Kijoto is a 20-year-old western lowland gorilla, according to a release on the zoo's website. He weighs 375 pounds.

Gorilla leaps toward exhibit window and hits it, sending family running. Zoo says patrons were never in danger.

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An Australian band has told fans 'stop listening to us altogether' if they disagree with its opinion on the imminent Bali Nine execution, after a series of heated exchanges over the weekend. Sydney electronic duo The Presets, made up of Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes, published a series of posts on its Facebook page on Saturday night and Sunday morning, hours after it was announced Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran would be executed this week. 'If you agree with murder, lack compassion and openly display those views on our page then yes, you are a total c*** and can f*** off,' one post read. Scroll down for video . Sydney duo The Presets, made up of Julian Hamilton (right) and Kim Moyes (left), published a series of posts on its Facebook page after it was announced Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran would be executed this week . 'If you believe in state sanctioned murder, are against compassion and think you are above making mistakes... please... unfollow us, delete all our music and stop listening to us altogether. peace.' The string of posts started shortly after 11pm on Saturday night, when the band said it was 'thinking of Andrew Chan & Myuran Sukumaran and their families right now.' Fans were divided on the posts, with some supporting the pair's stance, while others criticised it. 'Such a sad situation, who really wins with this kind of "justice"? Respect, boys x,' one fan, Jacqui Holt said. One of the posts told fans who disagreed with the band's stance to 'unfollow us, delete all our music and stop listening to us altogether' 'If you agree with murder, lack and compassion and openly display those views...f*** off,' another read . The string of posts started shortly after 11pm on Saturday night, when the band said it was 'thinking of Andrew Chan & Myuran Sukumaran and their families right now' 'Stand up for what you believe guys! You don't care if you lose a fan. Shows such a strong moral compass. Gained a lot of respect from me today! Always loved your music anyway,' another, Eloïse Woods, said. Others accused the Sydney band of ignoring the potential dangers of drug smuggling. 'Just like the compassion those two idiots had when they threatened people to become their drug mules, who could have faced the death penalty.People who are now stuck 20 to life in a Balinese prison, who's families have been torn apart and ruined live's for good... if they weren't caught, how many more people would they have threatened into doing this?' a post from Megzie Sparkle read. Kim Moyes explained the duo's comments on Monday afternoon.I feel strongly about this issue but that’s still no excuse for getting personal ... SORRY,' he wrote . The band responded to fans who shared their thoughts on the issue, including those who did not agree . 'I can understand that people are pissed off for losing their suppliers, but this much, dont worry you will find someone else,' another person, Mick Sweeney, posted. Kim Moyes explained the duo's comments on Monday afternoon. I feel strongly about this issue but that’s still no excuse for getting personal ... SORRY,' he wrote. Julian Hamilton of The Presets took part in a candle-lit vigil for Chan and Sukumaran, as part of The Mercy Campaign. The reaction from fans to the series of posts was divided . 'After a long deep breath here’s what I was trying to say under all that emotion: I personally believe that no Government should have the right to take away somebody's life. 'I personally believe that State sanctioned killing almost never does any good and it often does great harm. 'I therefore think it's nearly always a bad idea. Of course other people have the right to disagree (respectfully) with me about that, and I have the right to disagree (respectfully) with them too.' Some fans supporters the band's stance on the issue, and for standing up for their beliefs . The band explained it's opinion in a lengthy post on Monday afternoon . The Presets’ frontman Julian Hamilton recently took part in a candle-lit vigil for Chan and Sukumaran, as part of The Mercy Campaign. It is believed Chan and Sukumaran will be executed in the early hours of Wednesday morning, Australian time. The date - April 29 - became official when a local funeral director in Cilacap, the nearest port to Nusakambangan, or Death Island, was instructed to inscribe the names of those to be shot by firing squad and the date of their deaths.

Australian band, The Presets, shared a number of posts on Facebook . Attacked fans who supported the execution of Bali Nine duo in Indonesia . 'Please unfollow us, delete all our music and stop listening', one read . Fans were divided as some supported the band while others did not .

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An assassin dubbed 'Skinny Girl' has allegedly been murdered just south of the Mexican border - the third woman with that nickname to suffer at the hands of a rival cartel. Joselyn Alejandra Niño is believed to have been killed, dismembered and stuffed in a beer cooler just over the Mexican border last Sunday. She achieved notoriety in January when a picture of her grasping a modified M4 assault rifle with an innocent smile on her face began circulating on social media. Scroll down for video . Joselyn Alejandra Niño is believed to have been found stuffed in a beer cooler just over the Mexican border last Sunday. She gained notoriety in January when this picture began circulating online . The woman, who looks like she is in her late teens or early 20s, began operating under the name Rio Bravo. Cutting a slim physique and an almost innocent smile, she also donned a Kevlar jacket beneath a gold necklace. In the comments next to the striking image, people urged her to sell the gun and buy another TV while others prayed for her. A picture of her body laying next to a dead man and another woman was taken before another image was posted showing her dismembered body in the cooler. A tattoo saying 'Nino', the same as the one seen on her right forearm, is also seen in the cooler. Alongside the photo was a message warning people to 'keep sending theses f****** a*** holes', insisting they will meet the same fate. Her two predecessors also ran into bad luck during confrontations with law enforcement. The first of the three 'Skinny Girls' was Veronica Mireya Moreno. According to The Daily Beast she started out as a police officer and became a hero when she was wounded during a shootout. The first of the three 'Skinny Girls' was Veronica Mireya Moreno. She was arrested driving a stolen car with a revolver and six cellphones inside and was accused of being complicit in a number of murders and drug deals in 2011 . On Saturday violence erupted on the U.S border after security forces arrested one of the area's most influential drug dealers . She is then alleged to have signed with the Los Zetas cartel and was arrested in 2011 while driving a stolen car - with a revolver and six cellphones inside. She was subsequently arrested and charged with being complicit in a number of murders and drug deals. Months later Nancy Manriquez Quintanar was said to have taken part in a string of slayings, mainly from competing cartels. More than 100,000 people have died in gang-related violence in Mexico over the past eight years. On Saturday violence erupted on the U.S border after security forces arrested one of the area's most influential drug dealers.

Girl identified as Joselyn Alejandra Niño was stuffed in a beer cooler . Picture of her body was uploaded before it was dismembered . She gained notoriety when a an image of her holding a rifle circulated . Two assassins, or 'sicarias', before her are behind bars .

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Richie Benaud, the legendary commentator described as the 'Godfather of cricket', has died at the age of 84. The iconic broadcaster passed away peacefully in his sleep overnight surrounded by his wife Daphne and family. He had been receiving radiation treatment for skin cancer since November when he was admitted to a Sydney hospice on Thursday. News of his death threw the cricket world and beyond into mourning as tributes flowed in to a man remembered for his wry sense of humour, expertise and for simply being a 'true gentleman'. In recognition of his towering stature, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has offered his family a state funeral. Scroll down for videos . 'Godfather of cricket': Legendary commentator and former Australia captain Richie Benaud has died aged 84 . Cricket commentator Richie Benaud has died aged 84 in a Sydney hospice after battling skin cancer . Respected: Benaud died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his wife Daphne (above) and family members . A veteran of 63 Test matches, Benaud played a key role in the formation of World Series Cricket in the 1970s . A veteran of 63 Test matches, Benaud played a pivotal role in the formation of World Series Cricket in the 1970s and was one of the world's most recognised commentators. In a broadcast career spanning more than five decades, he was instrumental in establishing one-day cricket on television. Such was influence, his dry one-liners and impeccable delivery - including one simple word 'marvellous' - were adopted as part of the Australian lexicon. Former Australian spin bowler Shane Warne penned a heartfelt tribute on social media calling him the 'Godfather of cricket'. 'As a cricketer, commentator and as a person, you were the best there's ever been,' he wrote in a note to Benaud. 'For me it was an honour and a privilege to call you a close friend and mentor. 'We had so many wonderful times together, talking cricket and in particular, our love and passion of leg spin bowling. Former captain Richie Benaud stands by a sculpture of himself at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2008 . Floral tributes have started to gather at the bronze statue of Richie Benaud at the Sydney Cricket Ground . The flags at the Sydney Cricket Ground were flying at half mast on Friday following Benaud's death . As a player, Benaud was a trailblazing all-rounder who took 248 wickets and scored 2,201 runs in 63 Tests while never losing a series in charge of his country. He enjoyed a remarkable Test career as a wily leg-spin bowler and middle-order batsman which ended with his retirement in 1964. Benaud scored three Test centuries and once hit 11 sixes in a first class innings. After retiring, Benaud became a commentary icon initially with the BBC in England and later in his native Australia. In a broadcast career spanning more than five decades, he was instrumental in establishing one-day cricket on television. Such was influence, his dry one-liners and impeccable delivery - including one simple word 'marvellous' - were adopted as part of the Australian lexicon. He was the mainstay in Australian cricket television commentary until the past two summers - a car accident in 2013 sidelined him before he announced in November last year he had skin cancer. At the time of his death, Benaud had witnessed - as both player and commentator - well over 500 Test matches. Benaud was born in Penrith in western Sydney in October 1930. Warne also thanked Benaud for the support he gave to him as a young cricketer. 'Richie, you were loved by everyone, not just the cricket family, you were the godfather of cricket and you will be missed by all.' Australian Test captain Michael Clarke said Benaud was a gentleman who played cricket in the right spirit. 'He was a great player and a great captain; a wonderful leader of men and he continued that off the field,' Clarke told the Nine Network. 'Our country has lost a national treasure,' Cricket Australia chairman Wally Edwards said in a statement on Friday. 'After Don Bradman, there has been no Australian player more famous or more influential than Richie Benaud.' 'He loved winning. He helped the Australian team have the attitude where they wanted to win. He played the game the right way. 'There's no doubt he's certainly going to be missed.' Prime Minister David Cameron said: 'I grew up listening to Richie Benaud's wonderful cricket commentary. Like all fans of the sport, I will miss him very much.' Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee said: 'When Richie walks into the Channel Nine box everyone stands up. 'When Richie was on, you'd see all the commentators listening in to see what Richie had to say. 'A lot of children growing up know him as a commentator but he's a great cricketer in his own right.' Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has offered Richie Benaud's family a state funeral following his death. Benaud was one of the world's most recognised commentators having initially started with the BBC in England before anchoring the Nine Network's cricket coverage in Australia for decades . A veteran of 63 Test matches, Benaud played a pivotal role in the formation of World Series Cricket in the 1970s and was one of the world's most recognised commentators . Benaud was the face and voice of cricket, much admired, much imitated, and in his later years a cult figure . Former Prime Minister John Howard greeted Richie Benaud at the Sydney Cricket Ground back in 2001 . Benaud and ex-Hampshire cricket captain and TV presenter Richie Benaud pictured here at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff during the first England v Australia Test match in 2009 . 'There would hardly be an Australian over the last 40 years who hasn't listened to Richie Benaud,' he told ABC radio on Friday. 'He certainly will be very, very much missed.' Benaud had anchored the Nine Network's cricket coverage in Australia for decades. 'Richie Benaud's passing has robbed us not only of a national treasure but a lovely man,' Nine Network CEO David Gyngell said in a statement. 'Richie earned the profound and lasting respect of everyone across the world of cricket and beyond. First as an outstanding player and captain, then as an incomparable commentator and through it all, as a wonderful human being.' The cricket commentator had been receiving radiation treatment for skin cancer since November when he was admitted to a Sydney hospice on Thursday . Richie Benaud married his wife Daphne in July 1967 . At the time of his death in Sydney overnight Benaud had witnessed - as both player and commentator - well over 500 Test matches. Benaud was born in Penrith in western Sydney in October 1930. He enjoyed a remarkable Test career as a wily leg-spin bowler and middle-order batsman which ended with his retirement in 1964. Benaud was the first player to score 2,000 Test runs and take 200 Test wickets yet was as much renowned for his captaincy - he never lost a Test series as Australian captain. After retiring, Benaud became a commentary icon initially with the BBC in England and later in his native Australia. He was the mainstay in Australian cricket television commentary until the past two summers - a car accident in 2013 sidelined him before he announced in November last year he had skin cancer. As a player, Benaud appeared in 63 Test matches between 1951 and 1963, becoming the first man from any nation to score 2000 Test runs and take 200 Test wickets . He enjoyed a remarkable Test career as a wily leg-spin bowler and middle-order batsman which ended with his retirement in 1964 . Penrith-born Benaud enjoyed a remarkable Test career as a wily leg-spin bowler and middle-order batsman which ended with his retirement in 1964 . 'When I was a kid we never ever wore a cap... because Keith Miller never wore a cap, ' Benaud said at the time. 'If I knew, when I was at school and playing in my early cricket days, the problems that would have come if I didn't do something about protection of the head and using sunscreens and all sorts of things like that, I'd have played it differently. 'It's one of those things in life: you live and learn as you go along.' Benaud did, however, manage to voice a touching tribute to Phillip Hughes, who died when struck by a bouncer last November, which was screened before Australia's Test series against India last December. Hundreds of admirers dressed up as the legendary commentator during the Sydney Ashes Test of 2014 when Benaud lay in hospital with complications from a serious car accident some months earlier . Benaud was the mainstay in Australian cricket television commentary with crowd members even dressing up as him as he became something of a cult figure in his later years . As a player, Benaud appeared in 63 Test matches between 1951 and 1963, becoming the first man from any nation to score 2000 Test runs and take 200 Test wickets. His Australian record Test tally of 248 wickets has since been overtaken by many, most notably fellow legspinner Shane Warne, whose career tally of 708 was unimaginable in Benaud's day. Benaud scored three Test centuries and once hit 11 sixes in a first class innings. Shane Warne penned a heartfelt tribute to Richie Benaud on social media on Friday . As captain he led Australia to four consecutive series victories, beginning with a 4-0 demolition of Peter May's 1958-59 tourists (Benaud took 31 wickets in the five tests). He never lost a series as captain. The Nine Network will air a special on the life of cricketing great Richie Benaud on Saturday night at 7pm. Nine will screen Richie Benaud: A Marvellous Life 1930-2015 about the public, private and cricketing achievements of the former Australian cricket captain and legendary commentator.

Former Australian captain died peacefully in his sleep at a Sydney hospice . He had been receiving radiation treatment for skin cancer since November . Benaud had witnessed, as player and commentator, over 500 Test matches . Tributes flowed in to the legendary 'Godfather of cricket' from all circles . Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott offers his family a state funeral .

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Accused: Patrick Fredricksen, 30, in a police photo . A known child sex offender has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a school bus and driving it around to pick up youngsters. Patrick James Fredricksen, 30 - who has previous convictions for unlawful sexual activity with a minor and impersonating a firefighter - was stopped on his way to one child's home in eastern Utah, police say. He had already used the bus's on-board list of children's names and addresses to try and abduct a young girl, they added. Fredricksen has now been booked into Emery County Jail for investigation of theft of a vehicle and attempted child kidnapping. He is also expected to face a charge of damaging a prison after breaking a sprinkler pipe inside his cell and flooding the booking area, said sheriff spokeswoman Janalee Luke. Fredricksen's crime spree is alleged to have started while he was laying turf for a landscaping firm at a baseball complex in Huntington on Monday. An employee at the site phoned the local sheriff's office to report a worker 'was acting strange' and had left on foot with a set of master keys to the complex. Shortly afterwards, a nearby funeral-parlor worker reported that his car had been stolen from the company car park. Audacious: Fredricksen is said to have taken an American school bus and driven it to youngsters' homes . He told police he had noticed a 'suspicious' person around the building' but was talking to a bereaved family at the time so 'wasn't too concerned', according to the sheriff's office. They claim Fredricksen was the thief and that he drove the car to an empty school bus, which had its keys inside. 'After stealing the bus and using a list he found in the bus containing names and directions [to children's houses], Fredricksen attempted to pick one child up at her home and was asking directions to a second child's home,' said the sheriff's office. He had been foiled in his first attempt to a child after parking the bus on the family's driveway, according to KSL News. The girl's father got to the vehicle first and would not let her board after quizzing the driver. Fredricksen was eventually stopped by a sheriff's lieutenant following a report of a suspicious person driving a school bus in the Cleveland area of Emery County. The lieutenant said he halted the slow-moving vehicle by pulling in front of it. The empty school bus, thought to be identical to the ones seen here in Utah, reportedly had its keys inside . Fredricksen, who has also used the names Pat Shelton and Patrick Fredrickson, is on Utah's Sex Offender Registry after pleading guilty in 2004 to unlawful sexual activity with a minor. Court records show he was separately charged in 2005 with sexual exploitation of a minor and dealing in material harmful to a minor but the case was dismissed as part of an apparent plea bargain that resolved another case against him. The following year, Fredricksen was living in Salt Lake County when he pleaded guilty to impersonating a fireman. He had previously worked as a volunteer firefighter for the Huntington Fire Department but was dismissed in 2003 for stealing clothing and equipment. After his dismissal, he pinned on a stolen badge and lent a hand at emergencies, the court was told. He discovered where the real firefighters were working by listening to a police scanner. He also stole firefighting equipment and used his fake status to rent an apartment and get credit, according to newspaper reports from the time. He was sentenced to 36 months of probation and ordered to have counselling.

Patrick James Fredricksen was stopped on way to child's home, say police . Sex abuser discovered the bus empty with its keys inside in Emery County . He reportedly stole a funeral worker's car the same day . After being locked up, he 'flooded jail' by breaking a water pipe .

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Andre Ayew is keen on a move to Liverpool this summer. The Ghana international will be a free agent as he is out of contract at Marseille and wants to join the Anfield club who he supported as a boy. Everton, Newcastle and Swansea have all shown interest while Ayew's representatives have held talks with Roma. Wolfsburg, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli are also keen to speak to him. Ayew, 25, was born in France but followed his father Abedi Pele by playing for Ghana where he has become one of their star performers notably scoring in the World Cup finals last summer against USA and eventual winners Germany. Andre Ayew is out of contract at Marseille in the summer and is keen on a move to England . The Ghana international admits he supported Liverpool as a boy and would like to play for the Anfield club . Although emotionally attached to Marseille, he admits he is seeking a new challenge and is ready to test himself in the Premier League. Talking to Sportsmail, he said: 'I'm a Marseille boy, I love Marseille, the club, the fans, the area, it's a great place to play football and I will continue to speak to them but it's true I'd like to play in England.' Ayew, who is represented in England by agent Mark McKay of ExcelFoot, added: 'I grew up watching English football and I support Liverpool. Steven Gerrard is my favourite player. They have always had exciting teams and now they are a club that likes to play with pace and give chances to young players. Ayew's favourite player growing up was Steven Gerrard, who will leave Liverpool at the end of the season . A player he knew from their time together at Marseille, Ayew speaks regularly to Joey Barton (right) 'I'm 25 now and it is a good age for me to take the next step in my career. I have offers from England, Italy and Germany but it would be unfair to say who from. I speak to my friends such as Morgan Amalfitano at West Ham and Joey Barton at QPR and they always talk well about the league and the atmosphere. 'I have been fortunate to experience Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford in the Champions League but I want to play at Anfield and other grounds. 'I know my quality. I have shown I can play at Marseille and I have taken on responsibility with my country. It's important that you always strive to be better. You see with players such as Eden Hazard how hard they work and I believe in hard work to get better. It's easy to talk though, what is important is that I do it.' The Ghana international is also being looked at by Swansea, Newcastle and Everton in the Premier League . Liverpool have already secured the signing of Divock Origi (left), who will move to Anfield in the summer . Ayew's ideal is to help Marseille win the French league but it will be difficult as they trail leaders Paris Saint-Germain by five points. 'I will fight to the end for Marseille then I will make my decision. It is an important step for me.' Liverpool already have Divock Origi in the bag and are keen on Burnley's Danny Ings but will be enthused that a player of Ayew's pedigree has such desire to play for them. Failure to reach the Champions League could also mean he falls within their budget as a free transfer. Brendan Rodgers wants a goalkeeper, midfielder and a full-back as well as a forward. He likes Memphis Depay at PSV Eindhoven but the Holland international is expected to join Manchester United.

Marseille forward Andre Ayew is out of contract in the summer . He has admitted to Sportsmail that he would like to play in England . Newcastle, Everton and Swansea have also shown an interest . Ayew admits he grew up watching English football as a boy .

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Sam Allardyce has warned Brendan Rodgers that putting Raheem Sterling on a bumper new contract could cause a ripple effect across the rest of the Liverpool squad. The West Ham manager feels paying Sterling more than the £100,000-per-week deal he was already offered would lead to the 20-year-old's team-mates demanding more. Yet Allardyce does not blame Sterling, currently on £35,000 a week at Liverpool, for trying to get as much as possible. Big Sam feels there are so few talented youngsters emerging that clubs are willing to pay extraordinary wages to sign any available. Liverpool and England star Raheem Sterling has stalled over signing a new contract at the Anfield club . Sam Allardyce believes that giving Sterling a bumper deal could risk unsettling the other Liverpool players . Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers (right) is extremely keen to keep hold of one of the club's best players . 'When the supply is far less than the demand, then you've got very big demands from the youngster, who is a very talented youngster because there are not enough about,' Allardyce said. 'Not just in the country but in Europe in general, if not in the world. 'The demand is out there. The supply is minimal. A lot less than we want it to be. Hence that gives it a value. When that comes around it's very difficult for a football club not to pay that level of finance that they then demand. 'It reflects down the way from there on in, by the fact that the more the money goes up at the top end the more everybody else wants going down below that.' Allardyce feels if a club were to buy the England international, who currently has two years left on his contract at Liverpool, then they would not only be getting a player, but a brand. 'If a player is in his position like Raheem Sterling, then you're going to look at his value,' Allardyce added. 'Not just his value on the pitch but his value in branding. 'You have to remember that we're hitting 950 million viewers every weekend. The agents and his advisers look at the value of that to the football club, and the value of that to him and their brand, and they ask for that sort of money.' Sterling drags the ball back ahead of the oncoming challenge from Lithuania's Georgas Freidgeimas (left) Sterling scored his first goal for England during the 4-0 win in the Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania . Big Sam was speaking ahead of West Ham's match with the Barclays Premier League's bottom-club Leicester City on Saturday. The game will see Allardyce reunited with Leicester manager Nigel Pearson after they worked together at Newcastle United in 2007. Pearson has been involved in several controversial incidents this season, including grabbing Crystal Palace's James McArthur by the throat and losing his cool with a reporter during a press conference. It added to speculation Pearson will be sacked but Allardyce defended the man that was once a coach under him at St James' Park. 'Nigel was there (at Newcastle) when I arrived and we worked very well together in that short period of time,' Allardyce said. 'I always thought he was management material and I think he left just after I left, then moved into management and has been very successful. 'I suppose in the end Nigel is a very, very, very, very honest man. He says it how it is. Perhaps that's sometimes the wrong thing to do publicly, but he knows who he is. He knows what he wants. He knows how to try to achieve it.' Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson (left) has been involved in a number of controversial incidents this season .

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has warned Brendan Rodgers that any bumper deal offered to Raheem Sterling could upset other Liverpool players . Sterling has recently rejected terms of £100,000 per week at the Anfield club . The England international is widely regarded as one of the best young talents this country has to offer . Speaking ahead of West Ham's game with Leicester, Allardyce also took time to defend under-fire Foxes boss Nigel Pearson . Pearson was part of Allardyce's coaching staff when he managed Newcastle .

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A West Australian woman has been been granted bail after spending almost three weeks behind bars for allegedly squirting her breast milk at a police officer during an altercation. Erica Leeder, 26, was charged with assaulting a police officer an altercation at Rockingham Police Station, about 50 kilometres south of Perth. West Australian police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia the mother of three was arrested on March 25 when she was taken to the station on an outstanding warrant, reportedly during a strip search. Erica Leeder, 26, was charged after she squirted breast milk at a female police officer during a strip search . Mother of three Erica Leeder allegedly squirted breast milk at a police officer. She has two previous charges and could face a prison sentence . A woman has been charged with assaulting a police officer after she allegedly squirted her with her breast milk (file image) 'It was while at the Rockingham Police Station that an incident occurred where the woman was further charged with Assault Public Officer,' police said in a statement. Perth Now reported that the incident in question occurred during a body search, when the woman was naked from the waist down. The 26-year-old was rearranging her clothes when she reportedly took hold of her breast and squirted the female officer. The mother of three young boys will reappear in court in May and has been ordered to seek a mental health assessment. Leeder faces up to 18 months in jail as she already received a suspended sentence in 2012 for a similar assault charge. She was also charged on February 17 this year with assaulting public health worker Edward John Hall in a hospital. The 26-year-old (not pictured) is said to have covered the female officer's face, arms and uniform in milk during a strip search . The officer was hit with milk on her face, arms and uniform. On March 26 the Calista woman appeared at Fremantle Magistrates Court on the arrest warrant and assaulting a police officer charges. She was refused bail and remanded in custody. The woman will appear in court again next week. West Australian police could not comment further due to ongoing court proceedings.

Mother of three Erica Leeder allegedly squirted breast milk at a police officer . The 26-year-old was picked up on an outstanding arrest warrant on April 7 . Was charged with assaulting a police officer and fronted court on Tuesday . Perth woman spent a week in jail before she was released on bail .

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Kicked out: Elizabeth Sedway, 51, says Alaska Airlines had her ejected from a flight because she has cancer and lacked a doctor's note clearing her to fly . A married mother of two battling cancer whose removal from an Alaska Airlines flight caused outrage online said on Wednesday that the carrier refunded her family's airfare, which will be donated to research. Elizabeth Sedway, 51, from Granite Hill, California, posted an emotional video on her Facebook page Monday showing her family being kicked off a packed plane. Mrs Sedway, who suffers from multiple myeloma - a rare form of plasma cancer - detailed her ordeal in a status update accompanying the short video, which has been viewed thousands of times. In the message, the mother of two explained that she was sitting in the handicapped section of a boarding area at Lihue Airport on Kauai when an Alaska Airlines representative noticed she had put on a surgical mask to shield herself from germs and came up to her asking if she needed anything. Mrs Sedway initially said she was fine, but when the airline employee approached her a second time, she indicated that she might require a little extra time to board the plane because she sometimes felt 'weak.' Homeward bound: The married mother of three, her husband (right) and their two sons were returning home to California Monday after vacationing in Hawaii when they were kicked off the flight . Caught on camera: Sedway posted an emotional video on her Facebook page Monday showing her family being kicked off a packed plane . In Sedway's video, her husband is seen removing their carry-on luggage and helping their sons out of their seats . Brought to tears: As the family of four walk towards the exit, Elizabeth Sedway breaks down and tearfully apologizes for holding everyone up . The Sedway family eventually boarded the plane and were awaiting takeoff in their seats when an airline representative came on board and announced that the cancer-stricken passenger could not fly without a note from her doctor. In Sedway's video, her husband dressed in a brightly colored Hawaiian shirt is seen removing their carry-on luggage and helping their sons out of their seats while his wife narrates their removal from the flight. 'All these people are waiting, and I am being removed as if I'm a criminal or contagious because I have cancer,' she says. 'My family is being forcibly removed from an airplane because I have cancer and no note to fly.' As the family of four walk towards the exit, Elizabeth Sedway breaks down and tearfully apologizes for holding everyone up. One of the passengers tells the woman, 'God bless you.' In an interview with NBC Bay Area, Elizabeth Sedway said the airline was concerned she might collapse during the eight-hour flight to San Jose, California. After being asked to leave the plane, Mrs Sedway emailed her oncologist in California and he gave her the green light to fly, but she told the local NBC affiliate in a phone interview that the airline was not satisfied and refused to let her re-board. The Sedways spent Monday night in a hotel in Maui, for which they were forced to pay out of pocket, and they were scheduled to return home on a Hawaiian Airlines flight Tuesday evening. Elizabeth Sedway lamented on her Facebook page that because of the delay caused by Alaska Airlines, she will miss two chemotherapy sessions, her husband will miss important meetings and her sons will miss school. Named and shamed: Sedway shared this photo of Alaska Airline staff at Lihue Airport on her Facebook page, identifying them as the employees whom she had to deal with during the incident . Damage control: Alaska Airlines later apologized to the family for mishandling the situation . Earlier Tuesday, a spokesperson for Alaska Airlines told CBS San Francisco that the company apologized to Elizabeth Sedway for the inconvenience and for the way its employees handled the situation. ‘Her family's tickets have been refunded and we will cover the cost of her family's overnight accommodations in Lihue,' Alaska spokeswoman Halley Knigge stated. 'While our employee had the customer’s well-being in mind, the situation could have been handled differently.' Alaska Airlines apologized for the incident but said the employee had Sedway's health in mind. 'We regret the inconvenience Ms. Sedway experienced Monday,' Knigge said in an emailed statement on Wednesday. Sedway posted on her Facebook page on Wednesday that the 'silver lining' of her family's experience would be that the value of their airline tickets would go to study the blood cancer multiple myeloma, for which she is being treated. She wrote 'Our family talked during the flight home from Hawaii, and decided how we wanted this situation to conclude. As with most unpleasant times, there are silver linings, if we're determined to find them. Here, we plan to donate the airfare, to be refunded by Alaska Airlines, to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation – MMRF. In the future, we hope this airline will look at events of this kind with increased wisdom and sensitivity.'

Elizabeth Sedway, 51, has rare plasma cancer and was returning to California with her husband and two children from Hawaii vacation . Sedway shared video of her removal from Alaska Airlines flight on Facebook . She said an airline representative took note of her because she was wearing a surgical mask and was sitting in handicapped section . Sedway was told the airline was concerned she might collapse on the plane . Alaska Airlines has said it has refunded her tickets and will pay for her family's overnight stay in Lihue . Sedway posted on Facebook that the value of their tickets would go to study the blood cancer multiple myeloma, for which she is being treated .

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(CNN)Can you imagine paying $1,000 a month in rent to live in a one-car garage? Nicole, a 30-year-old woman, doesn't have to imagine this scenario because it's her everyday reality. The small and unusual living space is all that this employed, single mother can afford in her high-cost community in San Mateo, California. Nicole isn't alone in her struggles. CNN recently published a powerful piece called "Poor kids of Silicon Valley" that documents the affordable housing challenges facing families in the Bay Area. One aspect featured a house that is home to 16 people, including 11 children. Another chronicles a husband and wife named Rich and Stacey, both of whom have jobs, who are living in a San Jose homeless shelter with their two kids because they don't have the money to go anywhere else. Although Silicon Valley has unique characteristics, it isn't the only community confronting these challenges. Our entire nation is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis. The agency I lead, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, recently released a report estimating that 7.7 million low-income households live in substandard housing, spend more than half their incomes on rent or both. These are families who are dedicating $1 out of every $2 they earn just to keep a roof over their head. And the more they spend on housing, the less they have to invest in their children's education, build up savings and shop at local businesses. These are outcomes that hurt our nation's economy and require us to respond with swift and bold action. HUD is working with local partners across the country to do just that. First, we're focusing on preserving the affordable housing that already exists. Since the mid-1970s, we have directed and insured loans for multifamily properties that have resulted in more than 700,000 affordable units. But by 2020, we're in danger of losing more than 125,000 because these mortgages are maturing, ending agreements to control rents in these units. So we've launched a preservation effort with private partners to keep these properties affordable for generations to come. We're also doing the same with public housing. Right now, the nation is losing 10,000 units of public housing every year, mainly because of disrepair, HUD created the Rental Assistance Demonstration initiative to bring private investment into the fold for the public good. It's cost neutral for the federal government and making a big impact for communities such as Lexington, North Carolina, where the local housing authority is making 58 years' worth of repairs in just 22 months, including new lighting, modern windows and better insulation to help residents stay warm and cut energy costs. RAD has allowed local communities to raise more than $733 million in new capital to date. That's why we're asking Congress to give every community the chance to participate by lifting the restrictions on this program. No American should ever have to wait six decades to have a decent and healthy place to call home. In addition to preservation, HUD is also working to create new affordable housing. A Harvard study revealed that in 2012, there were 11.5 million extremely low-income households and only 3.3 million affordable units available. It's clear that we can't preserve our way out of this problem. We've got to grow the supply to meet demand, so HUD is taking a multifaceted approach. For example, our HOME Investment Partnerships Program is leveraging $4 in private and other public resources for every $1 in HOME funds and leading to more than 1 million new and rehabilitated units for rent or sale to lower income families. This is more than just a statistic: It is progress for people, from the families living in the Broadway Crossing development in Washington to the seniors living in the Woodcrest Retirement Residence in Pennsylvania. To keep this momentum going, we've asked Congress to increase HOME funding by 16% to keep building affordable homes, prosperous partnerships and strong communities across the nation. We are also asking Congress to expand our Housing Choice Voucher Program, which allows recipients of modest means, the elderly, and people with disabilities to find housing in the private market. This includes restoring 67,000 vouchers that were lost to sequestration. And we're targeting our resources where they can have a big impact. For instance, HUD awarded $94 million in targeted homelessness assistance to 274 programs across the San Francisco Bay Area, including Silicon Valley, in January. And we continue to work with local partners to encourage private investment. To empower communities, President Barack Obama has also requested $300 million for new Local Housing Policy Grants to help them increase housing affordability, economic growth and access to jobs. All of this work is making a significant contribution to families and communities from coast-to-coast. Our nation's affordable housing challenges won't be solved overnight, and we still need to do more to make sure that more folks are able to prosper. Let's not squander this chance to make real progress for American families. Incredible things can happen when a wide variety of leaders come together for the common good. By leveraging private investment and increasing collaboration with state, local and tribal governments and other traditional housing partners, I know we can build a future where affordable housing is available to all.

CNN's John Sutter told the story of the "Poor kids of Silicon Valley" HUD Secretary Julián Castro: Our shortage of affordable housing is a national crisis that stunts the economy .

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A man has admitted to ripping another man’s scrotum with a metal hook after he thought a concreting job wasn’t up to scratch. Stephen John Docherty, 66, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent when he appeared at in the Whakatane District Court on Wednesday, NZ media reported. According to police Mr Docherty hired the victim to complete concrete works at his property. A man has admitted to ripping another man’s scrotum with a metal hook after he thought a concreting job wasn’t up to scratch . At around 3.30pm on March 17 Mr Docherty was agitated when he returned to find the work wasn’t carried out to his specifications. At the time, the victim was not on the work site but a contractor told Mr Docherty he would be back shortly. He told the contractor he would rip the man’s penis off. Once the victim returned, the two men got in a heated argument. Mr Docherty then repeated that he would rip the man's genitals off. He then returned with a 15 centimetre long hook that had been fashioned from a steel rod. Mr Docherty pleaded guilty to wounding with intent when he appeared at in the Whakatane District Court on Wednesday . Mr Docherty proceeded to grip the hook and reach it down past the victim's crotch. He then abruptly pulled the hook up causing it to tear into the mans pants and scrotum. The victim’s scrotum was torn and he required surgery after the attack. Mr Docherty said he lost control of his temper in the heat of the moment. He was remanded on bail and will await a hearing on June 12.

Stephen Docherty admitted he lost control when he attacked a concreter . He took a large hook and tore another man's scrotum open . The victim just finished a concrete job on Mr Docherty's home . Mr Docherty said the job was not done to his specifications .

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A judge has given a New York City woman permission to become the first person to legally file for divorce from her elusive husband via a Facebook message. The woman's lawyer says the ruling was made by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Matthew Cooper. The Daily News says Victor Sena Blood-Dzraku will be served with the divorce summons via a private Facebook message. It will be repeated once a week for three consecutive weeks or until 'acknowledged' by Ellanora Baidoo's hard-to-find husband. Attorney Andrew Spinnell says the couple married in 2009 in a civil ceremony. First time: Ellanora Baidoo hopes to finally begin divorce proceedings with her husband by sending him Facebook messages containing her petition to end their marriage . He says the relationship began to unravel when the defendant reneged on his promise to a traditional Ghanaian wedding ceremony as well. Because of this, the wedding was not consummated and the pair have never lived together. The ruling says Blood-Dzraku has only been in touch with his wife via phone and Facebook. Baidoo, 26, has been 'granted permission to serve the defendant with the divorce summons using a private message through Facebook,' wrote Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Matthew Cooper according to the New York Daily News. 'This transmittal shall be repeated by plaintiff's attorney to defendant once a week for three consecutive weeks or until acknowledged.' According to Cooper, the 'last address plaintiff has for defendant is an apartment that he vacated in 2011'. Indeed, Cooper said that Baidoo 'has spoken with defendant by telephone on occasion and he has told her that he has no fixed address and no place of employment. He has also refused to make himself available to be served with divorce papers.' The 'post office has no forwarding address for him, there is no billing address linked to his prepaid cell phone, and the Department of Motor Vehicles has no record of him,' The first Facebook message has been sent and Blood-Dzraku has not responded.

Elanora Baidoo married Victor Sena Blood-Dzraku in 2009 . Marriage was not consummated and Blood-Dzraku has disappeared . Judge in Brooklyn has allowed Baidoo to issue divorce papers via Facebook .

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Incredible footage has emerged of a mysterious pair of white lights seen hovering perilously close to to the Chilean volcano eruption. Volcano Calbuco, which has laid dormant for more than 40 years, suddenly erupted on Wednesday causing a thick plume of ash to cloud the sky while thousands of people living in its shadow were forced to flee the 'apocalypse-like' event. Hundreds filmed the eruption, near the southern port city of Puerto Montt, Chile, and its deadly ash cloud which caused all nearby flights to be grounded for safety. But one amateur cameraman was surprised to see what appeared to be white lights close to the enormous plume of ash and smoke rising from the mouth of the volcano. Scroll down for video . Mysterious white lights have been spotted hovering near Chile's erupting Calbuco volcano on Wednesday . A pair of strange glowing white lights were filmed floating perilously close to the smoke and gas clouds from the eruption . The pictures have since gone viral with internet user suggesting the lights were either police helicopters, an optical illusion or an alien aircraft . The footage shows the unexplained pair of lights floating dangerous close to erupting volcano before disappearing. Tens of thousands of people have speculated on what the UFO could be, suggesting everything from police or emergence services helicopters, to a kind of optical illusion or even an alien craft. One YouTube user, Perkoff, believed it was time travelers. He wrote: 'Most UFOs are not aliens like a lot of people think. They are in fact time machines from the future. The reason you see so many UFOs at historic events is because people from the future want to come back in time and witness history. A lot of these UFOs are filled with students and are just going on a futuristic version of a field trip.' Bud Ekins wrote: 'It wants to be filmed! Drones and planes don't disappear like that.' Others argues it was something a little more mundane. One YouTube user wrote: 'For me, chances are it's a drone.' While Francisco Javier Segurasaid: 'It's a airplane, come on! Up in smoke: Volcano Calbuco, in southern Chile, has erupted forcing 1,500 residents from Ensenada, about 10 miles away, to flee their homes (pictured, a view of the eruption from Puerto Montt, a small city around 20 miles from the volcano) Smoke and lava can be seen spewing from the Calbuco volcano in this picture taken from the shores of Lake Llanquihue in Puerto Varas . An electrical storm lights up the night sky as a huge column of ash and lava shoots out of the volcano. The eruption sparked a red alert in the port city of Puerto Montt . Volcano Calbuco, believed to be among the three most dangerous of Chile's 90 active volcanoes, had erupted for the first time at 6pm local time on Wednesday. An estimated 1,500 people were forced to flee the nearby town of Ensenada after the eruption, while several smaller townships were also cleared. Experts said the main risk was now now of a pyroclastic flow - a superheated current of gas and rock that can destroy nearly everything in its path and travel at speeds upwards of 200 to 300 kilometers per hour. Gabriel Orozco, a vulcanologist with Chile’s geological and mining service, said: “In this situation, with the eruption column so high, the main risk is that it collapses, falls due to gravity because of its own weight and causes a pyroclastic flow,” . Locals described an apocalyptic scene as ash clouds were shot six miles into the air creating an incredible display of lightning and lava against the night's sky. Another unexpected eruption in the Los Lagos Region yesterday heightened fears of local waters becoming contaminated, residents developing severe breathing problems and more flights being grounded. The ash covered cars and houses in cities as far as 18 miles away from the source of the eruption as another massive evacuation effort gets underway. Previous and equally violent eruptions at Calbuco have continued for up to a week, according to a volcanologist from Oxford University who told MailOnline it is impossible to predict what will happen next. The volcano is located near the tourist town of Puerto Varas and the city of Puerto Montt, a little more than 620 miles south of Chile's capital, Santiago. The National Mining and Geology Service issued a high alert, setting up an exclusion zone of 12.5miles around the volcano, barring access to the area. Trevor Moffat, who lives in Ensenada, some six miles from the volcano, said the eruption happened without warning. Volcano Calbuco's last major eruption happened in 1961, with a weak eruption following in 1972. He said: 'It sounded like a big tractor trailer passing by the road, rattling and shaking, guttural rumbling ... we left everything there, grabbed my kid, my dog, got in the car with my wife. Mr Moffat, who was originally born in Canada, said he was now driving his family to Puerto Varas. He added: 'All the neighbors were outside, a lot of young people crying. Armageddon type reaction.' Dusted: A car covered in ash at the Ensenada locality, on the outskirts of Calbuco volcano . Ghost town: Most people have abandoned the La Ensenada locality in Puerto Varas (pictured) which has been caked in ash despite being over 18 miles away from the massive eruption at Calbuco volcano . Boats dusted with volcanic ash deposited from the eruptions of the looming Calbuco volcano, background, sit parked in front of a home . Television pictures showed a spectacular mushroom-shaped column billowing into the sky with occasional lighting bolts shooting through it. The eruption was seen up to 100 miles away in neighbouring Argentina. Derek Way, a resident of Puerto Varas, said: 'There are a lot of people out in the streets, many heading to the gas stations to fill up on gas. A friend told me to fill everything we have with water.' Chile, on the Pacific 'Rim of Fire', has the second largest chain of volcanoes in the world after Indonesia, including around 500 that are potentially active. In March, volcano Villarrica, also in southern Chile, erupted in spectacular fashion, sending a plume of ash and lava high into the sky, but quickly subsided. Volcanoes occur at the edges of tectonic plates which make up the earth's crust, either where these plates are moving toward or away from one another. Eruptions occur when magma from the Earth's core forces its way to the surface, exploding through weak points in the crust. Unexpected: The volcano last erupted in 1972, and while it is widely believed to be among Chile's most dangerous, it was not under observation before it erupted today (the eruption pictured from Puerto Varas) Explosion: Residents in nearby Puerto Varas go about their business while in the background the ash cloud from Volcano Calbuco is seen . Green fields: The scene looked calm away from the fall out from the ash, but southern Chile remains on alert .

Calbuco volcano in southern Chile - which has been dormant for 40 years - erupted without warning on Wednesday . A second terrifying eruption yesterday has now forced over 4,000 to flee in aftermath of the 'apocalypse-like' event . Footage of the eruption has revealed a strange pair of white lights floating perilously close to the ash cloud .

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Daniel Sturridge's season of frustration looks set to continue as he faces a race to be fit to lead Liverpool’s attack at Wembley. The England striker failed to train again on Thursday as Brendan Rodgers stepped up preparations for Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final with Aston Villa, meaning Sturridge hasn’t been involved in any outdoor work since before the quarter-final replay against Blackburn. Liverpool still have two more sessions before they travel south but Sturridge, who missed Monday’s 2-0 win over Newcastle United with tightness in his hip, would have to involved in at least one to stand any chance of starting at Wembley. Daniel Sturridge faces a fight to be fit for Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa on Sunday . Striker Sturridge was left out of the squad against Newcastle on Monday after being taken off at Blackburn . It would even appear touch and go as whether Sturridge will be fit enough to make Rodgers’ 18-man squad, given how tormented he has been with fitness issues this season. Liverpool will give Sturridge every chance to prove his fitness but the signs at present are not encouraging. The injury is a continuation of the problem he sustained in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United on March 22. Sturridge missed England’s games against Lithuania and Italy with what England manager Roy Hodgson called ‘a small tear’ in his hip. Sturridge admitted last week he will not be back at his sharpest until next season and he will be glad to see the back of this campaign, having missed more than five months with a combination of thigh and calf problems. Steven Gerrard could return at Wembley after seeing out the last game of his suspension against Newcastle . Liverpool captain Gerrard holds a '96' balloon at the Hillsborough memorial service on Wednesday . If, as appears likely, the 25-year-old is forced to play a minor role, it would leave Rodgers a decision to make with regards his starting line-up, as Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is available having served a three-match suspension. Gerrard, whose 35th birthday falls on the same day as this year’s FA Cup final, missed several games in February and March with a hamstring problem but when he was fit for matches against Swansea and Manchester United, Rodgers decided to use him from the bench. He will be desperate to play at Wembley and Rodgers, who will be without cup-tied winger Jordon Ibe, must decide whether to keep faith with his current midfield of Lucas Leiva, Jordan Henderson and Joe Allen or alter his system to fit Gerrard back in. Rodgers will be without Jordon Ibe who is cup-tied having represented Derby in the FA Cup this season . Joe Allen says playing in these type of games is why he joined Liverpool from Swansea . Playing at Wembley will be a new experience for a number of Liverpool’s squad and Allen says a positive result against Villa is required to enhance their development. Liverpool are favourites to reach the final but the Wales international maintains there is no complacency in the group. ‘It’s the reason you join a club like this — the dream of competing for the top prizes and potentially getting some silverware,’ said Allen. ‘There’s a huge incentive for every player here. Villa had a great result on the weekend so they will be raring to go just like we will be. ‘That will make for a great game at a historic venue. Every single player wants to ensure we get ourselves back there for the final. Everyone is ready to make that leap. We are generally a young squad who are gathering experience and getting better all the time.’

Liverpool face Aston Villa in FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday . Daniel Sturridge is suffering with a hip injury and is a doubt for the clash . England striker has not trained this week and is in danger of missing out .

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A handwritten book containing notes and calculations made by Alan Turing while he worked on decoding Enigma has been sold at auction for £700,000. The 56-page document, believed to be the only extensive Turing manuscript in existence, was written in 1942 at the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, in Buckinghamshire. The notebook, in which he details his work on the foundations of mathematical notation and computer science, was sold for $1,025,000 (£698,000) in a Fine Books & Manuscripts Sale at Bonhams in New York on Monday. Scroll down for video . Turing (left) wrote the notes at the Bletchley Park code-breaking headquarters in 1942 and they paved the way for computer science. The notes are believed to be the only extensive Turing manuscript (right) known to exist, the auctioneer said . A handwritten notebook in which Britain's Enigma machine genius Alan Turing admits he is baffled by an equation could fetch up to $1million (£690,000). Above, he wrote that the Leibniz notation was 'extremely difficult' Turing is best known for his contribution to cracking the code used by the Germans in their Enigma machines during the Second World War while working at at Bletchley Park, in Buckinghamshire. He is often said to be the father of modern computing and artificial intelligence. Benedict Cumberbatch, who played Turing in the Oscar-nominated The Imitation Game, said: 'Alan Turing was a war hero, who broke the Enigma code helping to bring an end to World War II, the father of modern computing science, and a gay icon who lived in a time of intolerance and tragically committed suicide as a result. 'His impact on our everyday lives is enormous, and the thought of holding a manuscript by him is thrilling.' The notebook was among the papers he left in his will to friend and fellow mathematician Robin Gandy. Benedict Cumberbatch, who played Turing in the Oscar-nominated The Imitation Game (left), said: 'The thought of holding a manuscript by him is thrilling' Pages of notes show the inner workings of Turing's thoughts as he helped break codes and decipher tests . The 56-page book bought in Cambridge contains Turing's thoughts on the clearly tricky 'Leibniz notation dx/dy'. 'I find [it] extremely difficult to understand in spite of it having been the one I understood the best once!' he wrote. Gandy gave the papers to The Archive Centre at King's College in Cambridge in 1977. But he kept the notebook, using its blank pages for writing down his dreams at the request of his psychiatrist. Bonham describes Gandy's entries as highly personal; the notebook remained in his possession until he died in 1995. At the beginning of his journal, Gandy writes: 'It seems a suitable disguise to write in between these notes of Alan's on notation, but possibly a little sinister; a dead father figure, some of whose thoughts I most completely inherited.' Prior to the sale, Andrew Hodges, a leading Turing scholar, said: 'Alan Turing was parsimonious with his words and everything from his pen has special value. 'This notebook shines extra light on how, even when he was enmeshed in great world events, he remained committed to free-thinking work in pure mathematics.' The notes, which are highly personal, show Turing working through different equations and considering different results . In some Turing elaborates on his conclusions, writing that one result 'is too subtle and makes an inconvenient definition' But Turing died from cyanide poisoning in 1954, generally thought to have been an act of suicide as a consequence of the hormone treatment he was undergoing as an alternative to imprisonment for his homosexuality. Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologised on behalf of the British Government in 2009 for the way Turing had been treated and he was granted a posthumous pardon in 2013. It will be sold by Bonhams in New York on Monday. It said the seller wished to remain anonymous. Part of the proceeds will be donated to charity. Cassandra Hatton, senior specialist in Fine Books and Manuscripts and the History of Science at Bonhams, said: "This is a wonderful result and a fitting testament to Alan Turing's impact and legacy. 'It has been a great privilege to have been involved in this sale and we are immensely pleased that all the people who bid for this unique item and indeed the wider public have recognised Turing's importance and place in history.' Bonhams said a rare three-rotor German Enigma Enciphering Machine sold at the same auction for a world record price of 269,000 dollars (£183,000). A portion of the proceeds from Bonhams and the vendor will be donated to charity, the auctioneers said.

Notebook written by Alan Turing during World War II sold for £700,000 . It was written at the Bletchley Park code-breaking headquarters in 1942 . Only extensive Turing manuscript thought to exist, auctioneer said .

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A man has allegedly crashed his car into a house full of people and attempted to set it on fire before stabbing a man to death. The 50-year-old driver will front court on Tuesday faced with a string of charges after police allege he rammed his car into the home at Delaneys Creek, north-west of Brisbane, about 7.30pm on Monday. Police say five people, including a woman believed to be the man's ex-partner, were in the home when the car crashed into the side of it. Scroll down for video . A 50-year-old driver will front court on Tuesday faced with a string of charges after police allege he rammed his car into the home at Delaneys Creek, north-west of Brisbane, about 7.30pm on Monday . A terrifying scene then unfolded, with the driver of the car allegedly climbing out of the smashed vehicle and stabbing a 50-year-old man to death. The victim received multiple stab wounds and died at the scene. It is believed the pair were known to each other. None of the other people at the home were hurt. Police allege the man tried to cause a fire or an explosion by driving the car into the house. Police say five people, including a woman believed to be the man's ex-partner, were in the home when the car crashed into the side of it . A terrifying scene then unfolded, with the driver of the car allegedly climbing out of the smashed vehicle and stabbing a 50-year-old man to death . The victim received multiple stab wounds and died at the scene. It is believed the pair were known to each other . The driver has been charged with murder and four counts of attempted murder. He was also charged with enter dwelling with intent, contravention of a domestic violence order, driving whilst disqualified, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and attempted arson. He is due to appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Emergency vehicles swarmed the property at Chappel Road in Delaneys Creek - about 20 kilometres north-west of Caboolture . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Man, 50, allegedly rammed into home north-west of Brisbane on Monday night . Police say driver climbed out of vehicle and stabbed a man to death . Five people were inside including a woman believed to be man's ex-partner . Driver was charged with murder and string of other charges .

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The messy divorce between chef Bobby Flay and actress Stephanie March just got uglier. On Sunday, the New York Post's Page Six alleged that the marriage breakup was the result of Flay having an affair with his assistant Elyse Tirrel, who's 28. But the celebrity chef's business partner Laurence Kretchmer moved swiftly to dismiss the claims, saying that if Flay, 50, had been having an ongoing affair with an employee, he would know about it. Scroll down for video . The other woman? It was alleged Sunday that chef Bobby Flay has been having an affair with his assistant Eliyse Tirrell and that it led to the breakdown of his marriage to Stephanie March . Secret affair: Page Six claimed Flay, 50, has been seeing Tirrel, who's 28, for three years and that according to a friend of March, the actress learned of the relationship with the former hostess just after Thanksgiving 2014 . Page Six reported that Tirrell is a 'singer/actress who worked as a hostess at the chef's Bar Americain in 2008 and became his assistant.' The gossip site claimed that Flay, who filed for divorce from March, 40, in April, has been cheating on the Law & Order:SUV star for three years with Tirrell. March's friend Maia Madison, a writer and actress, told Page Six that March arrived 'sobbing uncontrollably' at her home just after Thanksgiving after finding out about the affair. Madision went on to say that Tirrell 'is about to ­become the Monica Lewinsky of the food world.' Messy divorce: Flay filed for divorce earlier this month saying that his 10-year marriage to Law & Order: SVU star March has 'irretrievably broken down' After the story ran, Flay's representative released a statement to the media saying: 'We will continue to refrain from responding to the continued efforts by certain parties to spread rumors and innuendo.' 'This specific allegation was in a letter sent from one attorney in this case to the other. It was written and then leaked specifically to try to insert this story into the press, and that’s unfortunate.' The statement continued:: 'Even more unfortunate is that all of this is being done in order to renegotiate a prenuptial agreement that was agreed to over a decade ago and never amended during the marriage.' Kretchmer defended his friend and insisted that none of the claims about an affair with his assistant are based in reality. He is quoted as saying that the young woman is' a great and valued employee.' 'If she had an affair with Bobby it would have been reported to me. That has never even been suggested, and people like to talk,' Kretchmar said. 'Have Bobby and Elyse been seen together? Yes, that’s her job.' He then suggested that there is more mud-slinging to come in the ugly battle between the former couple whom he has known for 14 years. 'As ugly as Stephanie is going to look [when this news comes out], she will look uglier when other things come out,' Kretchmer told Page Six. Bitter battle: March, 40, is contesting the prenuptial agreement the couple signed ahead of their marriage that means the famous chef, who's worth about $20 million, only has to pay her $5,000 a month in alimony . The Food Network chef filed court documents filed on April 10 saying that his 10-year marriage has 'irretrievably broken down.' The actress, though, has mounted a legal challenge to the prenuptial agreement that the now estranged couple signed which says Flay, reported to be wort about $20 million, only has to pay her $5,000 per month. In return, March has accused the chef of 'bullying through economic warfare.' March's lawyer said the famous chef won't let her and her sick mother Laura Derby stay in their $8m marital Manhattan home unless she signs a press release alleging their split was amicable. Happier times: March was Flay's third wife and appeared as a guest judge on several of his Food Network shows. The couple are pictured here in September 2009 in New York City .

It was claimed Sunday that the Food Network star has been cheating on his wife with assistant Elyse Tirrell for three years . Flay's business partner Lawrence Kretchmar dismissed the report, saying he'd have known if the chef was having an affair with an employee . Tirrell, who is 28, used to work as a hostess at one of Flay's restaurants before being promoted to be his assistant . The celebrity chef has filed for divorce from March, 40, after 10 years of marriage but she is contesting their prenup .

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British scientists are developing a treatment which could significantly boost patients’ ability to fight off cancer, they revealed last night. A team led by Imperial College London has already applied to patent the therapy, which they say could be ready for human trials within three years. The scientists discovered a protein which helps boost the body’s immune system ten-fold, an astonishing effect which could help patients fight off cancers and viruses. The protein promotes the production of immune cells called cytotoxic T-cells, which have the ability to detect cancerous cells, hunt them down, and destroy them . The protein promotes the production of immune cells called cytotoxic T-cells, which have the ability to detect cancerous cells, hunt them down, and destroy them. In a chance discovery in mice, it was found that a previously unknown protein - which they named the lymphocyte expansion molecule or LEM - dramatically boosted the body’s number of T-cells. They are now developing a gene therapy that would boost the production of LEM proteins, in turn increasing the number of T-cells available to attack cancer cells. The therapy, revealed in the international journal Science last night, would use the existing T-cells taken from individual patients. The patient’s cells would be removed, modified with the insertion of LEM-producing genes, and then infused back into the patients via a drip, probably on four occasions over two months. It might also be used to treat other viruses, they said. The development, which also involved researchers from Queen Mary University of London, ETH Zurich in Switzerland and Harvard Medical School in the US, has already been six years in the making. Cytotoxic T-cells are an important component of the immune system, but when faced with serious infections or advanced cancer, they are usually unable to mobilise in large enough quantities to fight the disease. In a chance discovery in mice, it was found that a previously unknown protein - which they named the lymphocyte expansion molecule or LEM - dramatically boosted the body’s number of T-cells . By screening mice with genetic mutations, the Imperial team discovered a strain of mice that produced ten times as many cytotoxic T-cells when infected with a virus, compared with normal mice. The discovery was unexpected because the new protein had no known function and resembles no other protein known to science. But the mice suppressed infections more effectively and were far more resistant to cancer. They also produced more of a second type of T-cells, memory cells, enabling them to recognise infections they have encountered previously and launch a rapid response. In further experiments the scientists went on to show that the LEM molecule had a similar impact on the human immune system. A team led by Imperial College London (pictured) has already applied to patent the therapy, which they say could be ready for human trials within three years . Study leader Professor Philip Ashton-Rickardt of Imperial College, said: ‘Cancer cells have ways to suppress T-cell activity, helping them to escape the immune system. ‘Genetically engineering T cells to augment their ability to fight cancer has been a goal for some time and techniques for modifying them already exist. ‘By introducing an active version of the LEM gene into the T-cells of cancer patients, we hope we can provide a robust treatment for patients. ‘Next we will test the therapy in mice, make sure it is safe and see if it can be combined with other therapies. The treatment would be relatively expensive because it would effectively be personalised each time, relying on an extraction of the patient’s own cells . ‘If all goes well, we hope to be ready to carry out human trials in about three years.’ He said gene therapy would initially be used to treat patients with advanced cancer. The treatment would be relatively expensive because it would effectively be personalised each time, relying on an extraction of the patient’s own cells. But he insisted the cost would be manageable, given the significant benefits it could bring. Imperial College has already filed two patents for the technology, and a spin-off company called ImmunarT has been formed with the aim of commercialising the therapy. Dr Mike Turner of the Wellcome Trust, which helped fund the research, said: ‘The discovery of a protein that could boost the immune response to not only cancer, but also to viruses, is a fascinating one. ‘Further investigation in animal models is needed before human trials can commence, but there is potential for a new type of treatment that capitalises on the immune system’s innate ability to detect and kill abnormal cells.’

Treatment developed by British team could boost ability to fight cancer . Imperial College London say human trials of therapy could begin in 3 years . Protein discovered could boost immune system ten times to fight cancer . The chance discovery made when unknown molecule was found in mice .

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A glamour model who showcases her curves in glossy magazines around the world has a new thrill-inducing hobby - freestyle skydiving. Anais Zanotti, 30, who lives in Miami, first became interested in the high-flying sport when a friend recommended it to her. Now the brunette, who has modelled for Playboy, GQ, Esquire and Maxim and has 35 cover shoots under her belt, is a pro who teaches other adrenaline junkies how to jump from a plane, thousands of feet in the air. Scroll down for video . Anais Zanotti strikes a pose, combining her two jobs: bikini modelling and skydiving . The St Tropez-born model moved to the US to become a glossy magazine bikini model . The French-born model, who has skydived more than 1,350 times, said: 'I love the freedom once you leave the plane - your brain stops thinking. 'If I am having a bad day at work I just forget about it when I open my parachute. 'I am so happy I scream - it's such a thrill. 'I have always loved extreme sports and when I was in France I had a motorcycle. 'One of my friends suggested I try skydiving and when ten of us went I was the only one who said I was coming back, I became obsessed. 'I watched videos, bought a suit, had a dream about it and when I woke up I called for lessons to learn to skydive properly.' She has had 1,350 dives and is now an instructor, teaching other amateur junkies . Anais admits to loving the moment she leaves the plane, saying: 'Your brain stops thinking' Anais, who has posed for Playboy, also models bikinis for magazines like GQ . Her passion for jumping out of planes has transformed her social life too. She said: 'In the past I used to go out on evenings and spend the weekend at the beach - now I get up early and go skydiving.' Anais, from Saint-Tropez, France, started modelling aged 16 when a photographer for a local magazine spotted her and asked for a shoot. From there her career boomed and she left for the US eight years ago to follow her dream of becoming an international model. Anais, who posts workout and bikini snaps on Instagram, moved to the US to become an international model . The pro-skydiver now teaches other adrenaline junkies how to jump out of planes safely . Anais, who is a successful swimsuit and fitness model, says she's also been to acting school . She added: 'I was working around Paris and in Italy but moved because I wanted to go to the US and do something bigger. 'I started acting school to help me learn English and was modelling - I did a commercial for Monster and didn't stop working. 'Now I do swimsuit, fitness and fashion work and have been very lucky to work for the biggest publications in the world.' She also has a sizeable social media profile with 113,000 followers on Instagram thanks to her combination of bikini snaps and shots of her training in a wind tunnel, or jumping out of a plane. The French-born stunner combines her two careers of swimsuit modelling and dangerous skydiving .

Anais Zanotti, 30, has completed 1,350 freestyle skydives . French model moved to Miami to pose for international magazines . Is also a pro skydiver who teaches other adrenaline junkies how to jump .

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Chelsea and Manchester City are both willing to pay the £13 million buyout clause for highly-rated Valencia left-back Jose Luis Gaya. The 19-year-old Spaniard is Real Madrid's first choice to fill the left side of their defence next season. But AS reports that both Chelsea and City are keen to snap Gaya up, with the Manchester club the most interested as they consider him to be a suitable replacement for Aleksandar Kolarov. Jose Luis Gaya celebrates after scoring for Valencia against Espanyol in the Copa del Rey in January . Gaya (right) charges forward past Atletico Madrid midfielder Gabi during a league match last month . Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov (right) challenges Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp last month . The Serbian defender is keen to return to Italy after starting just 11 Premier League games for City this season. Gaya is a key player for Valencia, having played 27 league matches this season, and the third-placed La Liga club are putting together a second offer to renew his deal after the first was rejected. Gaya is a Spain Under 21 international, though he was forced to leave the camp last week after suffering a hamstring injury. He is hopeful of being fit for Valencia's crucial league clash with Villareal at the Mestalla on Sunday. Gaya in action for Spain Under 20s during a World Cup match against France in Istanbul in 2013 . Gaya (right) keeps close to Elche's Dutch forward Garry Mendes Rodrigues last month .

Jose Luis Gaya is wanted by both Chelsea and Manchester City . The Premier League clubs are willing to pay his £13m buyout clause . Left-back Gaya, 19, is also the subject of interest from Real Madrid .

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With 17 feature films, two fashion campaigns and a role as a UN Ambassador under her belt, it's hard to believe that Emma Watson is just 25. The Harry Potter star reached a quarter of a century yesterday, celebrating what must arguably be one of the recognisable A-lister names on the planet. Now renowned for her effortless style and influential role in women's right movements, Emma has come a long way from her frizzy-haired days as Harry Potter's loyal companion. Scroll down for video . Emma Watson turns 25 and has already carved a career that many of us can only dream of . But how has the actress made the transition from Hermione Granger to a feminist heroine? Here, FEMAIL charts her 14 years in the spotlight that have made her a global icon. 2001 . Emma was placed firmly in the global spotlight after taking on one of the world's most famous roles. Aged just 11, she joined the cast of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone as the geeky but loyal Hermione Granger. Alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, she was catapulted to fame after the adaption of the JK Rowling book grossed at $317m (£214m) worldwide. Emma's career began when she landed the roll of Hermione Granger alongside Daniel Radcliffe (centre) and Rupert Grint (right) who play Daniel Radcliffe and Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter saga . Emma was just 11 when she filmed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. She is pictured here bright-eyed at her first ever premier for the first film . 2002 . A year later saw the release of the second film in the series - Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets which saw Harry Potter and Ron Weasley go it alone after Emma's character Hermione is petrified by a giant snake known as the Basilisk. Critics criticised the director Chris Columbus for under-employing Emma's talents in the film. After her appearance in the second Harry Potter flick critics criticised the director for underplaying Emma . 2004 . In the third installment of the Harry Potter series, Hermione took a more prominent role, aiding Harry in restoring peace in Hogwarts, travelling back in time. The actress earned kudos for her powerful female role after she famously punched the gang's arch Nemesis Draco Malfoy, which the actor Tom Felton described as 'hardcore'. The film also sees her famous frizz take some taming, as her hair appears softer and more tamed. 2005 . As Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire was released, Emma was recognised as an individual. She received a Bronze Otto Award for her performance and, after her Yule Ball costume sent many teenage boys' hearts a flutter, she landed a cover on Teen Vogue magazine. Hermione takes a much bigger role in Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban . Emma won over the hearts of many teenage boys when she was transformed from a girl to a woman at the Yule Ball in Harry Potter And Yhe Goblet Of Fire . Emma may be an on-screen siren however she was still finding her fashion feet in 2005 . 2007 . In the fifth film - Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix - we also begin to get a sense of her worth, with her earnings so far estimated to be £10m. This year also sees Emma branch out from her role as Hermione, taking the lead in the BBC production of Ballet Shoes based on the novel by Noel Streatfeild, which was aired over Christmas. It was also this year Emma considered leaving the Harry Potter franchise. When she was asked to renew her contract that she had been presented with at the tender age of nine, she wanted to give it serious thought after she said her life had become out of her control. 'I get told what time I can eat, when I have time to go to the bathroom. Every single second of my day is not in my power,' she said at the time. Eventually at the age of 16, she signed up for another five years with Warner Brothers. Emma's hair took a bleach blonde tone in 2007 following her appearance in the fifth Potter film . The BBC adaptation of Ballet Shoes was the first non-Potter role for Emma Watson aged 16 . 2008 . It was a role in which we heard Emma, but didn't see her as the actress voiced the role of Princess Pea in the animated film The Tale Of Desperaux. It was her first - and only - animated film to date. 2009 . In March 2009, Emma was named in sixth place on the Forbes list of the Most Valuable Young Stars. She was also named Hollywood's highest paid female star having earned an estimated £19m aged just 19. In 2009 both Emma and her brother Alex (left) took centre stage in the Burberry campaign . It was to be the first of several modelling jobs for the actress . Emma took on her first modelling job in 2009, appearing in the AW09 campaign images for Burberry alongside her brother Alex. She also appeared in the brand imagery a year later for the AW10 campaign. As if she didn't have enough on her plate, Emma also embarked on her degree at Brown's University in USA, but shortly after dropped out in order to continue filming Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince which was released that year. 2010 . In the penultimate Potter flick, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 1, we see the trio step away from Hogwarts for the first time. The film was split into two parts for financial reasons. Emma became a regular at fashion week taking to the front row and brushing shoulders with stars. Pictured: Emma at the Burberry SS10 show with Gwyneth Paltrow and Mario Testino . Emma made headlines when she debuted a cropped haircut at the premier of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, a far cry from Hermione's bushy waves . After getting a taste for fashion as a Burberry model, Emma was seen on the catwalks of several Fashion Week shows. She took front row at the Burberry catwalk in London where she was sat with Gwyneth Platrow and Vogue photographer Mario Testino. At the World Premier of Harry Potter, the actress showcased her desire to disassociate herself with Hermione when she debuted her cropped haircut. 2011 . This year saw the end of Hermione Granger for Emma after the release of the final film Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2. Despite her previous gripes with the movies, Emma was moved to tears at the world premiere of the last instalment, which marked the end of 10 years of filming. 2011 saw the final instalment of Harry Potter and Emma was moved to tears at the world premiere . Emma grew as one to watch in the fashion industry when she was awarded Style Icon at the Elle Style Awards . After having waved goodbye to the Potter franchise, Emma picked up a new role as Lucy, a wardrobe assistant in My Week With Marilyn. Emma's style efforts were further acknowledged when the actress took home the Style Icon award at the ELLE Style Awards. Emma also returned to her studies at Oxford University before having to put her studies on hold in order to film. Her first post Potter role came when she acted alongside Eddie Redmayne in My Week With Marilyn . In 2012 Emma abandoned her English Rose status as she adopted an American accent to play Sam, a glamorous high school student in The Perks Of Being AWallflower . 2012 . Emma took a complete turnaround from her famous English schoolgirl role as she adopted an American accent in The Perks Of Being A Wallflower, in which she played Sam in the adaption of Stephen Chbosky's novel. 2013 . Emma took on her most unrecognisable role yet, playing the pot-smoking underage drinking Nikki in The Bling Ring, based on the true events of teenagers in LA who burgled from the homes of Hollywood A-listers. In a bizarre turn of events, Emma appeared in a cameo role as a more exaggerated version of herself along side Seth Rogan and James Franco, in the post apocalyptic film where she famously used a four letter swearword. Emma's role in The Bling Ring saw her go from British school girl to LA socialite in 2013 . 2014 . Emma proved she had brains as well as beauty when she graduated from Brown University with a degree in English Literature, after commencing her degree five years earlier. Additionally, Emma took on the role of Ila in Noah where she played the girlfriend of Noah's son, starring alongside Russell Crowe and Douglas Booth. But by far the most applauded achievement that Emma gained in 2014 was for her role as a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Women. In early 2014 Emma graduated from Brown's University with a degree in English Literature . The speech that she gave in New York made waves around the world and paved the way for her to continue her work as ambassador. The Paris-born actress launched her HeForShe follows feminism's principles of striving for equal rights and opportunities for men and women, including the political, economic and social equality of the sexes. But it aims to repackage the concept without emphasis on oppression by the male sex. In fact Emma formally invited men - who may have previously felt alienated from the movement - to play a greater role in ending gender inequality. Emma was applauded by feminists as she launched the HeForShe campaign as part of her work as the UN Goodwill Ambassador for women . She addressed the United Nations in New York and called for the support of men in women's rights rather than the oppression of the male sex . The campaign attracted a celebrity following with Simon Pegg and Joseph Gordon Levitt and seeing the star recognised for something other than her role as the bushy haired Hermione. 2015 . Emma has a busy year ahead. September will see the release of her latest flick Colonia in which she plays a woman in search of her boyfriend who was abducted in Seventies Chile. She will also begin filming perhaps her most magical role yet as Belle in the live-action remake of Disney's Beauty And The Beast.

Emma Watson celebrated her 25th birthday on 15 April . The actress has been centre stage since the age of just 11 . FEMAIL charts her journey from child star to a feminist icon .

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It is a miracle she survived. With 18 broken bones, a broken nose, a ruptured kidney, a ruptured liver, missing teeth, and a fractured rib, Christy Mack was unrecognisable as she fled her Las Vegas home on August 8, 2014. It was the climax, the former porn star claims, of an abusive on-off relationship with MMA fighter Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver, known professionally as War Machine. Now, nine months later, she has to wear a wig and glasses, and is still undergoing reparative dental work - while fighting to see Koppenhaver convicted of attempted murder. The journey, she tells ESPN, has been monumental. Scroll down for video . Recovering: Nine months ago, ex-porn star Christy Mack was in hospital fighting for her life (left). Now she is on the road to recovery, and has to wear glasses and a wig (right) after her boyfriend allegedly beat her . Relationship: Mack, 23, claims Koppenhaver, 33, became abusive months into their one-year relationship . 'I didn't look in the mirror for weeks,' she said. 'Just feeling my face, I knew it wasn't right. So when I'd look in the mirror, it's not me - that person wasn't me. It's so hard to go every day without being you anymore.' Mack, 23, claims Koppenhaver, 33, became abusive four months into their one-year relationship, which started fast. When they met on a photo shoot set, she had pneumonia and he offered to look after her, bringing pizza to her hotel, she told ESPN. 'It was an amazing connection. I feel in love really quick,' she said. Injuries: Mack posted this message on Twitter soon after the attack to show how she had been hurt . Bruised: Mack published this picture of her leg in the wake of the attack . Beaten and swollen: As well as the shocking images, Mack posted a description of the evening, claiming Koppenhaver had also cut off her hair with a blunt knife in the scuffle . Happier times: Mack says they met on a photo shoot when she had pneumonia and he offered to care for her . She said she believed, after the first attack, that it would never happen again. Around six months later, a male friend Corey Thomas was sleeping in her bed when she says Koppenhaver, who had a spare key, burst in. Koppenhaver allegedly beat Thomas then told him to go, but not to phone 911. Then, prosecutors allege, he approached Mack with a kitchen knife. He beat her and used the knife to saw off her mohawk, she told police. Injured: Mack, who has agreed to be identified in reporting of the case, was left with broken bones and a ruptured liver by the attack. She is pictured testifying against her former boyfriend in court last fall . Objection: A prosecutor asked that the court record that Koppenhaver was laughing and shaking his head as Mack said that he sexually assaulted her . Cuffed: Koppenhaver has maintained his innocence and tweeted that he was also beaten by another man . War Machine: Koppenhaver, who has legally changed his name to War Machine, will be tried this fall . It wasn't until he went to the kitchen that she was able to flee to a neighbor's house, it is claimed. Koppenhaver maintains his innocence. Throughout court proceedings, he has dismissed the 26 charges against him as 'heart breaking', insisting he was a victim. He took to Twitter days after the alleged attack to say that he had gone to propose to Mack but 'ended up fighting for my life'. 'I only wish that man hadn't been there and that Christy & I would be happily engaged. I don't know (why) I'm so cursed. One day truth will come out,' he wrote. Mack, who had already been a supporter and donor for women's right groups before her attack, slams the critics who targeted her with abuse that suggested she got what she deserved. 'It wasn't OK for people to say I got what I deserved when they had no idea what my struggle was.' The court will resume the case this fall.

Christy Mack, 23, claims ex-boyfriend Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver, 33, beat and raped her until she almost died at her home on August 8, 2014 . She had been asleep next to a male friend when he 'burst in with a knife' Koppenhaver, who goes by the name War Machine, claims to be innocent . Mack has opened up about her recovery, now needs glasses and a wig . The case against Koppenhaver, who faces 26 charges, resumes this fall .

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Many of us may not have the billionaire lifestyle or scientific prowess of Marvel's Tony Stark, but we can now at least get his trademark hi-tech gloves at home. Laser expert Patrick Priebe created a working Iron Man-style arm and hand that fires beams from the back of the wrist or from the wearer's palm. And in a video, the contraption is shown popping balloons and lighting matches from feet away. Scroll down for video . Laser expert Patrick Priebe built a working Iron Man-style arm and hand that fires beams from the back of the wrist or from the wearer's palm (pictured lighting a match) The gadget was created by Wuppertal-based Mr Priebe, who designs and builds metal laser gadgets to order online. He posts videos to YouTube as AnselmoFanZero. His Laser Gloves and Laser Gauntlet/Arm are available to order in varying wavelengths. Earlier this year, Mr Priebe built a laser weapon, inspired by the Gatling gun. The gun is made from aluminium and shoots rounds of 1.4-watt Class 4 blue lasers. The inventor said, although it is only strong enough to pop balloons, it is still too dangerous to be used outside . A video shows the rapid-fire weapon popping 26 balloons mounted on a wall. Eight AA batteries power the laser motor and the gun's turret is powered by four ball bearings controlled by a mechanism under the gun. As the barrel spins, the lasers - powered by lithium-ion batteries - are shot out. These range from the blue 405nm-type laser model to one fitted with 445nm, or 650nm. He also offers a 'low power green' version on his website. The gadgets are powered by Lithium-ion cells and output ranges between 0.2W and 1.2W. Prices are not known. The Laser Glove can be fired continuously for up to three minutes before the batteries need to be replaced and can be made for either the left or right hand, or both. He has previously built a Spiderman-style web shooter and Cyclops style laser glasses. Other inventions include the Bond-inspired LaserWatch, consisting of a metal case, screws, and a built-in laser pointer. The rechargeable watch has an LED watch module and 1,500-milliwatt laser. Earlier this year, the same German inventor built a laser weapon, inspired by the Gatling gun. The gun is made from aluminium and shoots rounds of 1.4-watt Class 4 blue lasers. The inventor said that although it is only strong enough to pop balloons, it is still too dangerous to be used outside. A video shows the rapid-fire weapon popping 26 balloons mounted on a wall. The gadget (pictured) is powered by Lithium-ion cells and output ranges between 0.2W and 1.2W. Prices are not known. The Laser Glove can be fired continuously for up to three minutes before the batteries need to be replaced and it can be made for either the left or right hand, or both . The glove was inspired by Iron Man, also known as Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jnr (pictured) Eight AA batteries power the laser motor and the gun's turret is powered by four ball bearings controlled by a mechanism under the gun. As the barrel spins, the lasers - powered by lithium-ion batteries - are shot out. The inventor is obviously fearful his designs will fall into the wrong hands, too, as he states on his website: 'No plans, no schematics, no blueprints'. The laser weapon is a taken on the iconic Gatling gun invented by Richard Gatling in the 1860s. Mr Priebe previously built a Spiderman-style web shooter and Cyclops style laser glasses. Other inventions include the Bond-inspired LaserWatch, consisting of a metal case, screws, and built-in laser pointer (shown) Mr Priebe admitted the watch was a ‘pain in the a’ to make because of all the tiny parts, and the total watch took him around 40 hours to complete. The watch is pictured popping balloons on a wall . The laser watch was inspired by 1964 Bond film Goldfinger. In this scene, Auric Goldfinger (played by Gert Fröbe) ties James Bond (Sean Connery) to a table and threatens to cut him using the laser pointer (pictured) In a video for Reactions, the American Chemical Society took a look at the science of Marvel's Avengers. Tony Stark's original suit, made only of iron, would have weighed around 70kg (150lbs) according to the ACS - not very comfortable or easy to move around in. He later upgrades it to a gold-titanium alloy, but that would actually make things worse explained the video. ‘That suit would probably weigh around 160kg (350lbs), which might work for the Hulk but not for Tony Stark,’ said the narrator. However, Dr Raychelle Burks continued that it is later made of a nickel-titanium alloy called nitinol. The American Chemical Society in Washington recently explained the science behind the Avengers in a video. It looked at the composition of Iron Man's suit - said to be a gold-titanium alloy in one of the movies - and Captain America's shield. The video also explained the science behind super-healing abilities . This is ‘strong but light, and can be reformed after taking damage,’ she said. ‘There may also be some graphite reinforced with carbon fibre, which can take a lot of heat - useful if Iron Man doesn’t want to singe his feet using those rocket boots.’ None of this would work, though, without Stark’s own portable nuclear power station - the Arc Reactor. In Iron Man 2 this uses palladium - but we soon learn this is poisoning and killing the character. So instead, he creates a new element - and Dr Burks said this might not be as far-fetched as it seems. He uses his own particle accelerator to smash the nuclei of atoms together and make a new type of atom, which is not entirely dissimilar to the experiments taking place at real-life accelerators such as Cern.

Iron Man-style arm and hand was built by laser expert Patrick Priebe . It fires beams from the back of the wrist or from the wearer's palm . In a video, the contraption is shown popping balloons and lighting matches . Gadget is powered by Lithium-ion cells and can be ordered from Mr Priebe .

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Environmentalist group Sea Shepherd has rescued 35 crew members from a sinking ship. The rescue mission comes after the Sea Shepherd vessel Bob Barker followed it's world record breaking pursuit of the accused poaching vessel Thunder for more than 100 days. Bob Barker Captain Peter Hammarstedt said 35 crew members, who abandoned the sinking ship, were safely rescued off the coast of Africa after being held in life rafts. The toothfish poaching vessel Thunder issued a distressing signal, claiming that the ship was sinking at about 4.00pm on Monday. Environmentalist group Sea Shepherd ship 'Bob Barker' has rescued 35 crew members from a sinking ship . 'The Captain of Thunder radioed us and said their ship was sinking. We launched our small boat and did everything we could to assist,' Mr Hammarstedt said. 'It appeared as though the ship and crew were in a serious situation.' Mr Hammarstedt told ABC News they have been following the 'internationally-wanted poaching vessel for the past 110 days' as part of its Operation Icefish. 'Our suspicion is that the captain of the Thunder, knowing he's run out of fuel, has deliberately sunk his own boat in order to destroy any physical evidence,' he said. 'I've sent a couple of my crew onboard the Thunder — my chief engineer examined the engine room, which is completely underwater. 'We also notice they've opened several hatches — those that the water, once it's filled one area of the ship, will quickly go into another and it's clear, in my opinion, that this ship was sunk.' The poaching vessel Thunder was trailed for more than 100 days before it started to submerged on Monday . Around 35 crew members from the Thunder ship were safely rescued after being held in life rafts . Operation Icefish has been very successful in exposing the operations of the alleged poachers and making connections between them and fishing companies in Spain. The Thunder lost its nets, its catch and its profits for the entire season during the pursuit as they face prosecution in whichever port it is forced to go to once short of fuel and supplies. This was the longest pursuit of a poacher in maritime history, surpassing the 21-day pursuit of a Uruguayan poacher in 2003 by Australian Customs.

The Sea Shepherd vessel Bob Barker has safely rescued 35 crew members . It comes after Bob Barker followed the accused poaching vessel Thunder . Thunder issued a distressing signal, reporting the ship was sinking . Sea Shepherd claims Thunder deliberately sunk the ship to destroy proof . This was the world's longest pursuit of a poacher in maritime history .

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They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but that will not be the case on Virgin Australia domestic flights as it will now serve complimentary food on all its flights. On Wednesday Virgin Australia launched complimentary food on all flights across the Australian domestic network. The latest introduction of free food will be part of a package that will also include free checked baggage on all domestic flights, which will complement the free in-flight entertainment on offer already. Scroll down for video . Virgin Australia domestic flights it will now serve complimentary food on all its flights . Virgin Australia hailed the move as further proof as another step in its transformation into a premium, contemporary, full service airline. Virgin Australia Chief Customer Officer, Mark Hassell confirmed this saying Virgin Australia was committed to maintaining an excellent service and to continue to put customers first. ‘We’re delighted to announce that the Virgin Australia product offering now includes complimentary food and drink, checked baggage on all flights as well as entertainment across our domestic network,’ Mark Hassell said. The Virgin Australia package will also include free checked baggage on all domestic flights . ‘The roll out of free food and checked baggage, to complement our wireless in-flight entertainment, is an important part of our ability to deliver a consistent, premium service across our network,’ Mr Hassell said. The food and beverage service has been tailored to the time of day and the duration of the journey -Virgin Australia hopes this approach will underpin all of the initiatives that have shaped the airline in to what it is today. These selections of foods will now be available for free on all Virgin Australia flights . ‘Today’s announcement, coupled with our exceptional service and leadership in on-time performance, puts us in a strong position to continue to grow our loyal customer base,’ Mr Hassell said. Virgin Australia continues to offer complimentary tea, coffee, juice and water on all flights, complimentary wine, beer and soft drink served in ‘Happy Hour’ between 5 and 7pm Monday to Friday as well as alternative food and beverage options through the popular on-board Retail Menu. Virgin's food and beverage service has been tailored to the time of day and the duration of the journey .

Virgin Australia launches complimentary food on all domestic flights . Package will also include free checked baggage on all local flights . Food and beverage service tailored to time of day and duration of journey . Move also includes free checked baggage on all domestic flights .

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Former England captain Mike Gatting believes Kevin Pietersen should not walk straight back into the international set-up, even if he piles on the runs for Surrey this season. Pietersen has returned to the LV= County Championship in a bid to stake a claim for an England recall, although the 34-year-old only managed 19 runs against Glamorgan on Sunday. England were held to a draw in the opening Test of a three-match series against West Indies last week, and calls for a Pietersen comeback continue to linger ahead of the Ashes this summer. Kevin Pietersen scored 170 in his first outing for Surrey this season but scored just 19 against Glamorgan . 'There are a few bridges that still need to be rebuilt,' said Gatting, who had just penned a congratulation message to James Anderson, England's leading Test wicket-taker, as part of Slazenger's celebratory flag tour. 'Even if KP scores runs there might not be spaces available. If Gary Ballance, Ian Bell and Joe Root play well, there might not be a place for him. 'You've got to have somebody who isn't playing well to get Pietersen in. 'He doesn't just come straight back - that would be unfair on the people in there at the moment. 'If he does get runs, fine, but that's not the end of it. 'If people are playing well in the team, why should he just get straight in?' Pietersen is keen to play for England again after being sacked in 2014 . Bell and Ballance both hit centuries in Antigua while Root also showed signs of good form with scores of 83 and 59. The scorecard was less encouraging for England captain Alastair Cook, however, who could only manage 11 and 13, stretching his run without a Test century to 33 innings. Cook's poor performances saw him removed as One-Day captain before the World Cup earlier this year and Gatting admits more questions will be asked of the England skipper if he fails to find runs against West Indies. 'Alastair knows what he's got to do, he's got to get some runs,' Gatting said. 'We can keep speculating but I suspect at the end of the West Indies series, they'll look at it and if he hasn't got any runs there might be some questions asked. Gary Ballance scored a century in the first Test against West Indies . 'He might possibly get the series against New Zealand - the fact is Alastair has got more 100s than anyone else has and people do go through bad patches in their careers. 'Alastair has had a break, when he was left out of the One-Day series, he's had time to get himself sorted. 'Maybe he needs a break from the captaincy, that's for people to sit and decide, I suspect it's about the runs though, not the captaincy. 'He's a well-respected man in the team, the fact is he's a batsman, he's a captain and if he fails to get the runs somebody will have to make a decision.' Cook's future may be affected by who the England and Wales Cricket Board chooses for the new director of cricket role, created to replace sacked managing director Paul Downton. Mike Gatting has signed a giant flag congratulating Jimmy Anderson on becoming the leading England wicket taker in Test matches . Michael Vaughan, Andrew Strauss and Alec Stewart have all been mentioned in connection with the post, but Gatting is unsure what the point of the position will be. 'I've tried to think what the role could be,' Gatting said. 'If it's going to be someone more hands on with the team, how is that going to affect the coach? 'Can it be any different to the job Paul Downton did? You do need someone in charge of the overall structure. 'At the end of the day, it's all about the players - it's about how they perform. 'I just hope the ECB don't rush into the decision and they get the right person, because different people will do a different type of job.' Former MCC president Mike Gatting was signing Slazenger's 'Congratulations Jimmy' flag which will be touring the country this week. Slazenger is celebrating Jimmy Anderson becoming England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker by giving 10 per cent off its entire cricket range. Visit store.slazenger.com and follow @SlazengerSport for more details.

Kevin Pietersen scored 19 runs for Surrey against Glamorgan . Mike Gatting says if players are doing well for England then they should keep their place . Pietersen was sacked by England following the 2013/14 Ashes Tour .

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Ever felt constrained by the lamp in your living room or bedroom? Wished you could place it on the other side of the room, but not had the plug socket needed? Well, your mood-lighting dreams are about to come true. Philips has unveiled its latest foray into smart lighting which, thanks to its wireless and rechargeable features, can be moved wherever you want in your home. The dome-like Hue Go can be controlled wirelessly from any iOS or Android device via the Philips Hue app or any app developed for the lamp. Scroll down for video . Bowl of sunshine: The lamp uses a rechargeable battery and offers three hours of continuous light . When connected to the 'bridge', Hue Go can also be synced to music for a disco effect, as well as to television programmes, films and video games to create more of an atmosphere depending on the mood. The bridge is what links the app to the hi-tech bulbs. Linked to Wi-Fi, it can connect up to 50 bulbs at a time. The bridge also connects a system to the wider world. With it a user can control lights remotely to ward off burglars, for example. Mood lighting: The button has seven preset light settings: warm white light, cool daylight, and what Philips describe as 'five natural dynamic effects' that enhance moments such as meditation (pictured) Wakey wakey! The dome-shaped lamp can also be used as a sleep aid and an alarm clock. It gradually dims or increases light intensity to gently encourage sleep or waking . The bowl-shaped lamp uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery and offers up to three hours of continuous light after a 90-minute charge. Rechargeable Non–replaceable Li-ion battery . Up to 3 hours of light after a 90-minute charge . All shades of white, from warm to cold colour temperatures . 16 million colors . 5 dynamic effects: Cozy Candle, Sunday Coffee, Meditation, Enchanted Forest, and Night Adventure. Each dynamic effect has its own mix of colours to set the right mood. Will cost $100 when it goes on sale in June. UK prices have not yet been announced. It comes with seven preset light settings, including 'warm white light', 'cool daylight' and what Philips describe as 'five natural dynamic effects'. Owners can also pick their favorite colour via a 'colour loop' function. Philips has patented the natural dynamic effects which include 'cozy candle', 'enchanted forest' and 'night adventure'. The company claims that each dynamic effect has its own mix of hues to set the right mood and enhance a moment. Perhaps more usefully, the lamp can also be used as a sleep aid and an alarm clock. It gradually dims or increases light intensity to gently encourage sleep or waking. The light will be on sale in the US from June and cost $100. It has gone on sale in the UK and is available at John Lewis and Amazon for £79.99. The bridge (pictured) links the app to the hi-tech bulbs. Linked to Wi-Fi via a router, it connects up to 50 bulbs . Spooky: When connected to the bridge, Hue Go can also be synced to music for a disco effect, as well as to television programmes, films and video games to create more of an atmosphere depending on the mood . The dome-like lamp can be controlled wirelessly from any iOS or Android device via the Philips Hue app (pictured) or any third party app developed for the Hue .

Philips has unveiled its latest lamp, the Hue Go, which thanks to its wireless and rechargeable features can be moved wherever you want . The lamp uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery and can offer up to three hours of continuous light after a 90-minute charge .

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Louis van Gaal wants Danny Ings to form a central part of his Manchester United rebuilding this summer. High-placed sources at Old Trafford have confirmed their interest in a player who is also being strongly pursued by fierce rivals Liverpool. The futures of Robin Van Persie and Radamel Falcao are uncertain and Van Gaal has put the 22-year-old Englishman on his list of targets. Danny Ings (right) is a top target for Manchester United and could be set for a summer move to Old Trafford . United have held talks with Burnley and through a loophole in Premier League regulations are able to agree a fee and pre-contract with the player to ensure a transfer in the summer. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers tried to sign the striker in January, but Burnley were intent on keeping him until the end of the campaign. Ings is out of contract in the summer but, due to his age, Burnley would be owed a fee set by a tribunal of around £5million if he joined an English club. However, under Premier League Rule U8 domestic clubs are able to agree terms with the club and player who would then move when their contract expires. Louis van Gaal is a fan of Ings and was impressed with the forwards performance against his side . Ings has become one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe. If United are successful they would beat former manager David Moyes, who is keen to bring the 22-year-old to Real Sociedad, to the signing. Tottenham and Manchester City are also interested. Ings has scored nine goals so far in his first season in the Premier League and United consider him to be a future England international. Van Gaal was particularly impressed by Ings’ performance against United at Old Trafford in February when he scored in Burnley’s 3-1 defeat. Van Persie, 31, has struggled with injuries this season and the loan of Falcao, 29, from Monaco has produced only four goals. United are also interested in signing PSV forward Memphis Depay, Southampton right back Nathaniel Clyne and Dortmund centre back Mats Hummels. Radamel Falcao (left) and Robin van Persie's United careers look over with both likely to move on . Van Gaal is a fan of PSV forward Memphis Depay, who was part of his Holland World Cup squad . Mats Hummels (second left) has long been target for United and may finally join in the summer . Southampton right back Nathaniel Clyne is another target for United as they look to rebuild their defence .

Danny Ings is being targeted by Manchester United in the summer . Louis van Gaal has been impressed with the Burnley forward this season . Ings is likely to be one of a number of signings for the Red Devils . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .

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(CNN)Buckle up for another Mercedes battle in the Formula One world championship. Lewis Hamilton took victory for the Silver Arrows at the Chinese Grand Prix -- only for his teammate Nico Rosberg to later claim he had ruined his race by driving slowly. The reigning world champion captured his 35th grand prix win with a peerless pole-to-flag win under Shanghai's sunny skies. "It was great to have a smooth weekend," the British racer said before spraying the champagne on the podium. "The team have done a fantastic job to up our pace and improve after our last race where we struggled a bit." F1 championship standings . Hamilton had lost the Malaysia Grand Prix in a strategic battle with the Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel but it was business as usual in Shanghai. Rosberg came home second for Mercedes to snuff out the threat from the chasing Italian racers and renew his rivalry with Hamilton. "It was an important comeback for the team," said the 2014 championship runner-up. Ferrari continued to put pressure on the world champion team with Vettel finishing third to collect his third straight podium of 2015. "We just wanted to bring the podium back home," said Vettel, a four-time world champion with Red Bull Racing. "It's been three out of three so far so it feels pretty good. I feel happy in the team and hopefully we can get a little bit closer to challenge these guys." Vettel is just 13 points behind Hamilton in the world championship and four points ahead of Rosberg, after the first three races of the year. Rosberg unhappy . It was a disheartening weekend for Rosberg -- the son of 1982 world champion Keke -- and he allowed his frustrations to spill over for the first time this season. On Saturday, Hamilton beat him to pole position by just 0.042 seconds and Rosberg complained to his engineers on the pit to car radio: "Oh, come on guys!" Then the German insisted his race was hampered when he found himself sandwiched between race leader Hamilton and Vettel, both of whom had stopped for fresh tyres a few laps earlier. "Lewis is driving very slowly. Tell him to speed up," Rosberg told the Mercedes pit wall. Mercedes then instructed Hamilton on the team radio: "OK Lewis we'd like to pick the pace up a little bit." Rosberg complained after the race that Hamilton's lackadaisical Sunday driving was holding him up, pushing him back into Vettel's thrall and taking life out of his tyres. "It's interesting to hear from you Lewis about your pace up front," Rosberg said in the post-race media conference. "That was compromising my race. Driving slowly, that was unnecessary, and meant Sebastian was closer to me. "It cost me a lot of time ... I'm unhappy about that of course." Hamilton responded: "It's not my job to look after Nico's race. It's my job to bring the car home. "I didn't do anything intentionally to slow the cars down. If Nico had wanted to get by he could have tried, but he didn't." Bahrain . Hamilton has won two grands prix in 2015 while Rosberg has yet to climb onto the top step of the podium. If the German is to repeat his thrilling 2014 world title challenge, which went down to the final race in Abu Dhabi, he will need to turn things around soon. Rosberg has the chance to exorcise his frustrations on track at the Bahrain Grand Prix in just seven day's time. Ferrari will hope the hot track temperatures at the desert race will help them topple Mercedes again, as they did on Sepang's sizzling circuit. The Italian team have the horsepower. Vettel finished less than three seconds behind Hamilton in China with Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen fourth. There was also a small feat further down the field as former Ferrari race winner Fernando Alonso finished his first race for the McLaren Honda partnership with 12th place in China. The Spanish double world champion missed the Australian Grand Prix because of a head injury sustained in testing and then retired in Malaysia.

Lewis Hamilton took victory for the Silver Arrows at the Chinese Grand Prix . Nico Rosberg claims Hamilton ruined his race by driving slowly .

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Chelsea are planning a victory parade through the streets around Stamford Bridge should they stay on course to claim the Premier League title in May. Jose Mourinho's side, who face Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, are currently nine points clear at the summit of the table with six games of the current campaign remaining. In a letter from Hammersmith and Fulham council which was delivered to residents in the area over the past few days, the schedule for the planned celebrations are laid out. Eden Hazard fires past Manchester United keeper David De Gea during his side's 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge . The letter, delivered to residents of Fulham, outlines Chelsea's plan for their victory parade on May 25 . The planned victory parade route is outlined to residents of the area on a map included with the letter . Leicester (away) - April 29 . Crystal Palace (home) - May 3 . Liverpool (home) - May 10 . West Brom (away) - May 18 . Sunderland (home) - May 24 . The letter, titled 'Advance notice of possible Chelsea football Club parade on Monday, May 25', reads: 'I am writing to give you early notice of a Victory Parade that will take place in Fulham if Chelsea Football Club wins the Premier League. 'If Chelsea win, a Victory Parade will take place on Monday, May 25. This would be wholly funded by the football club, as would the clean-up operation. The parade would start around 12pm and should finish around 1pm. 'The team's buses would depart from Stamford Bridge's west entrance before travelling east along Fulham Road and turning right onto Hortensia Road, and then right onto King's Road. There would be short stop at Eel Brook Common, where the procession would end. The buses would then leave the parade route via Parsons Green. 'As I say, the Victory Parade will only take place if Chelsea win the Premier League, but I wanted to give you this advance warning so you can plan ahead should they win the title.' Chelsea are 10 points clear of second placed Manchester City at the top of the table with five games to play . Jose Mourinho raises the Premier League trophy following his side's title triumph in 2005 .

Chelsea are currently nine points clear in the Premier League standings . Jose Mourinho's side face Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday . The Blues have six games remaining in the current league campaign .

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Known for their high-end boutiques, wallet-stretching gastronomical delights, and luxurious hotel offerings, it may seem like an impossible dream to visit some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities on a budget. However, with the help of last-minute booking sites and a little bit of insider knowledge, it turns out that there are plenty of ways to experience these stunning destinations - without breaking the bank. Opt for a stroll around New York's recently-built Highline or Paris' Jardin du Luxembourg, or visit one of London's many free museums for a no-cost cultural fix. A walk through Times Square won't cost you anything - as long as you can avoid the temptation to shop . Alternatively, pack a picnic lunch and sit along Lake Zurich's promenade or the sprawling Sheep's Meadow in Central Park. MailOnline Travel reveals the best ways to save a buck in some of the world's most budget-busting cities... New York City . Manhattan may be known for its luxurious accommodations and expensive Fifth Avenue boutiques, but, believe it or not, it is possible to visit the Big Apple and stick to a budget. If you can resist the temptation of popping into over-priced shops and restaurants, a stroll around Times Square won't cost you a dollar and nearby Central Park and Grand Central Station are likewise free to peruse for an afternoon. For those who prefer to stay south of 42nd Street, the Union Square Farmer's Market, open on weekend mornings, is fantastic for people-watching and you can't beat a stroll along the recently-opened Highline with its breathtaking views of the Hudson River. When it comes to low-cost hotels, the concrete jungle does have a surprisingly good selection of properties for under £100 per night. In the warmer months, a stroll through Central Park is the ultimate no-cost activity for locals and visitors alike . Apple Core Hotels' nyma, a new york manhattan hotel, offers rooms for under £100 per night . The hotel is well-located - just five minutes from the Empire State Building - and even has a rooftop terrace . Hotel 31 and Apple Core Hotels' nyma, a new york manhattan hotel, are both located just a five-minute walk from the Empire State Building, which is great for those looking to stay in the heart of midtown without breaking the bank. For a taste of how the locals live, head to the Broadway Hotel and Hostel or the Belnord Hotel on the city's Upper West Side. From there, it's a quick walk to the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park's iconic Strawberry Fields, and just steps from countless (less expensive) dining and bar options. Zurich likewise offers inexpensive thrills, such as the Botanischer Garten, which is free to the public . The many promenades lining Lake Zurich are perfect for a low-cost afternoon picnic in the sun . Zurich . Another of the world's most expensive cities, Zurich likewise offers inexpensive thrills for those who are willing to look. The city's Botanischer Garten, for example, is free to the public, while the many parks and promenade that line the stunning Lake Zurich are the perfect locations for an afternoon picnic in the sun. For breathtaking city views, wander up Lindenhof Hill, which is the highest point in the old town and also the historical site of a Roman castle. In the summer, many festivals and public events take place on the hill. For breathtaking city views on a budget, climb Lindenhoff Hill, which is the highest point in the old town . Located in the semi-rural Bonstetten area, Hotel Oktogon is just a quick 15 minute train ride into the city centre . For those who don't mind staying closer to the airport, the Ibis Zurich Messe-Airport is situated about 20 minutes from the city centre with plenty of bus links easily accessible. Another option for under £100 per night is The Guest's House, a cosy bed and breakfast situated at the foot of the Uetliberg Mountain, about 15 minutes from the heart of the city. In the semi-rural Bonstetten area, the highly-rated Hotel Oktogon is also about 20 minutes away from the Zurich city centre by car, or a quick 15 minute train ride into Zurich's main station. The English capital is full of many inexpensive activities, such as a quick photo shoot in front of Big Ben . Take a walk through one of London's Hyde Park or visit Buckingham Palace for the changing of the guards . London . The English capital is full of many inexpensive activities, from exploring the many beautiful parks to paying a visit to Buckingham Palace to watch the changing of the guards ceremony. The British Museum, in Bloomsbury, and The National Gallery, located in Trafalgar Square, are also free - though select exhibitions may cost more - and are both great starting points to explore the rest of the city. Similarly, paying a visit to Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, or St. Paul's Cathedral won't impact your wallet, though to go inside, you will have to pay a fee. On the weekends, meander through the crowds along the Southbank, admire the blooms at the Columbia Road Flower Market or take in the sights (and scents) of Borough Market. Stay where the locals live - in Dalston - at Premier Inn's London Hackney property . In Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery offers free entry - though donations are recommended . The Jesmond Dene Hotel is another great low-cost option, as its situated just minutes from Kings Cross . For visitors willing to stay a bit outside the immediate centre of the city, there are plenty of deals to be found. In the trendy East End, the Premier Inn London Hackney, is located near countless bars, restaurants and shops, and across the street from a London Overground station, which will take you straight into Central London in just eight minutes. And for those catching a train and heading off on their very own eurotrip, the Jesmond Dene Hotel, conveniently situated just minutes from Kings Cross St Pancras. Plus, it's also an easy walk to many main London attractions. While you may need to pay to go up to the top of the CN Tower, a stroll past won't cost you a penny . Visit Toronto's trendy Distillery District or channel your inner bohemian at Kensington Market (pictured) Toronto . While you may need to pay to get to top of the third-tallest tower in the world, strolling past the city's iconic CN Tower won't cost you a penny. During the sunny summer months, do as the locals do and board a ferry to nearby Toronto Island and take part in kayaking or canoeing, or simply lounge in one of the many green spaces. The city's trendy Distillery District is likewise free to roam, or, alternatively, channel your inner bohemian and head west to the shops and cafes of nearby Kensington Market. Just east of the downtown core is the Delta Toronto East hotel, offering easy access to the city centre . During the warm summer months, locals and visitors take the ferry across to Toronto Island . To save money, opt to stay outside of the city core and instead look to North York's Best Western Plus, bookable on TripAdvisor from £83 per night or the Delta Toronto East, set just outside the downtown district. From North York, it's just a short drive - about 20 minutes - to the CN Tower, while the Delta property, located in Scarborough, is also easily accessible to the Toronto Zoo. And if you feel like splurging, both hotels are also nearby to one of the city's top shopping centres, Yorkdale. When it comes to saving money in the world's haute-couture fashion capital, you need to know where to look . Thankfully, it's free to visit Champs de Mars and to take a walk through the Jardin du Luxembourg . Paris . When it comes to saving money in the world's haute-couture fashion capital, it may seem like it's next to impossible. Aside from the plethora of Hermes and Louis Vuitton boutiques beckoning, there are also an endless number of gastronomical musts around the city, however it is possible to see the City of Lights on a budget. Looking for activities that don't cost a Euro? Take a stroll through the charming Montmartre neighbourhood, pay a visit to the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower - to save money, skip going inside - and stop to smell the flowers in the Jardin du Luxembourg. The charming Montmartre district is perfect for an afternoon stroll to see the painters and cobblestone streets . For a hearty meal on a budget, try L'As du Fallafel in the trendy Le Marais district . Considered by many to be the city's best falafel, L'As du Fallafel in the trendy Le Marais district is a great place to dine on a budget. And who says you have to compromise location to save a few pounds? In the heart of Paris' 9th district, the Hotel George Opera - Astotel, which rents for £99 per night, is easily accessible to the Moulin Rouge, Sacre Coeur and Galeries Lafayette. Likewise, Hotel Darcet, just 100 metres from Place de Clichy, is just a stone's throw from trendy Montmartre. No trip to Tokyo is complete without taking in the bright lights of the Ginza Crossing at dusk . Visit the Imperial Palace, but opt for a walk along the park paths instead of paying for entry . Tokyo . In such a hyperactive metropolis, it's easy to quickly breeze through a good deal of yen. However, there are plenty of low-cost activities that will ensure you see the best of the Big Sushi, without destroying your wallet. The city's Imperial Palace may charge to enter, but the park paths that surround the impressive structure are free. And on Sundays, there are also 250 free bikes offered if you fancy a pedal. No trip to Tokyo is complete without visiting the candy coloured Harajuku neighbourhood, or without taking in the sights of the Ginza district at dusk. (Think Times Square, but even busier.) For a budget stay without sacrificing style, try the Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku in the city's business district . Dodge the brightly-hued crowds on Takeshita Dori street in the city's candy-coloured Harajuku district . At The Edo Sakura, Japanese or Western style rooms start from £84 per night on TripAdvisor . For a cheap overnight stay, The Edo Sakura, with rooms for £84 per night, offers easy access to the centre of Tokyo and a choice of Japanese or Western style rooms. If you prefer to walk, try the Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku in the city's business district. It's convenient if you're travelling for work and a reasonable price if you're simply looking for a great location from which to explore some of Tokyo's main attractions and the hundreds of nearby bars and eateries. All hotel prices reflect the cost for a weekend in mid-July, and all rankings are according to the TripAdvisor Popularity Index.

In New York City, opt for free attractions, like Central Park or the Highline . Stay just outside the city centre in Zurich and Toronto to save . TripAdvisor offers plenty of low-cost accommodations, all for under £100 .

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