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Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has urged Kimi Raikkonen to prove himself if he wants to remain with the Maranello marque. Raikkonen's contract finishes at the end of the current Formula One season, although there is an option for 2016 providing both parties are in agreement. The Finn stated this week he has never been happier working with a team in his entire F1 career, although his form to date has not matched that of team-mate Sebastian Vettel. Kimi Raikkonen has been urged to improve his performances if he wants to stay at Ferrari . Sparks fly as the Finn overtakes Pastor Maldonado during practice ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix . In particular, Raikkonen has let himself down in qualifying, although has recovered well in the last two races in Malaysia and China to finish fourth. The 35-year-old has certainly shown he has the speed and, given his state of mind, appears keen on staying. According to Arrivabene, however, results have to improve. Ahead of Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix he said: 'You want to know what I said to Kimi? Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene (right) speaks to his drivers Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel (left) Vettel celebrates after beating Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton (left) and Nico Rosberg in Malaysia . 'He was telling me about the contract and I said to him, 'It depends on your performance'. 'And Kimi, he's the kind of person who appreciates when you're talking with him in a very transparent way and straight to his face. 'Kimi knows it's early to talk about this at the moment, but I'm happy about the performance, he just needs to push and he knows that.'

Kimi Raikkonen's deal with Ferrari expires at the end of the season . Team principal Maurizio Arrivabene wants Finn to improve performances . Maranello driver has struggled to replicate team-mate Sebastian Vettel .

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Beaming towards the camera as a toothy 10-year-old, Carl Thompson is the picture of health as he poses in his family's back garden. But more than 20 years later the once rosy-cheeked boy is facing death after ballooning to 65 stone to become Britain's fattest man. Consuming 10,000 calories-a-day by gorging on takeaways and whole loaves of bread, the 32-year-old is too heavy to walk or wash himself. He is confined to the ground floor flat where he lives alone in Dover, Kent, kept company by a team of NHS carers who come to bathe him and cook for him every day. Scroll down for video . Carl Thompson, 32, has gained an astonishing 30 stone in just three years and is now bed-bound at 65 stone . Mr Thompson said he has always had problems with food and was even caught raiding neighbours fridges when he was three (left). But aged around 10 he was a normal size and played like a normal child . Living off a combination of incapacity benefits and a disability allowance, Mr Thompson spends roughly £200 every week on takeaways and online food shopping. He has not had a job since he was 17 when he worked in a food factory. At the time Mr Thompson said he ate everything the factory didn't sell. But after the death of his mother in 2012 from a brain tumour, Mr Thompson turned to food as a means of coping with his grief. Breakfast: Four sausages, five fried eggs, fried bread, mushrooms fried in butter, bowl of cereal with full fat milk . Lunch: Bowl of pasta, chips, bacon, pork pies, crisps, pasties, sandwiches and chocolate . Dinner: Chinese or Indian takeaway of up to £25 five nights a week . Snacks: £10 a day on Yorkie bars . With food as his only source of comfort, he doubled in weight from 30 to 65 stone in just three years and became housebound. 'That’s how I put all this weight on. I was very close to my mum,' he said speaking of his mother. 'She was fantastic, and I still haven’t got over it.' Now his days normally begin with a fry-up breakfast of four sausages, five fried eggs, a pan-full of mushrooms and fried bread. Lunch can be a bowlful of pasta, chips, bacon, pork pies, crisps, pasties, sandwiches and chocolate and dinner a takeaway. Since he is unable to leave the house Mr Thompson relies on online shopping deliveries and takeaways. His carers prepare meals with the ingredients he has bought. 'I order takeaways five nights a week, usually spending between £10 and £25 on Chinese, curries, pizza or fish and chips,' he said. 'My carers cook my food during he day and it's always microwaved meals - my favourite is chicken curry.' Alongside takeaways Mr Thompson spends £10 a day on chocolate, typically Yorkie bars. Mr Thompson has put on 30 stone since 2012 (pictured above) when his mother died . He has not had a relationship since his early twenties which ended because of his weight gain. 'My last girlfriend was a girl called Rachel 10 years ago, but we split up after three years because of my weight,' he said. While Mr Thompson said he has always had a problem with food (he was caught raiding his neighbours' fridges when he was three) he said it was made worse by the death of his mother in 2012. Having been admitted to hospital for heart attacks and septicemia in the last three years, he is facing death unless he drastically changes his diet. Desperate to shed 45 stone, Mr Thompson said: 'I could die, that’s the bottom line if I keep going the way I do. 'Because of what I eat I’m missing out on everything in life. 'I cannot go to the park and I cannot go on holiday.' But unlike Paul Mason, previously Britain's heaviest man who tipped the scales at 70 stone, Mr Thompson said he does not want to undergo gastric band surgery. 'I need to go somewhere to lose my weight naturally because I can’t do it on my own,' he said. 'I don’t want a gastric band, they’re dangerous. I’d like the help of a dietician and a psychiatrist to help shift the weight.” While Mr Thompson said he has always had weight issues, he ballooned in size following the death of his mother (pictured together left when he was 15). Now he cannot wash or leave the house . The former factory worker said he has always had a problem with food. He is pictured above aged around four . 'I will go anywhere which will help me lose weight. It’s taken over my life. I can’t move, I can’t cook, and it’s time for that to end.' Earlier this week a woman weighing 60 stone who was once Britain's fattest teenager had to be airlifted out of her home. Georgia Davis, 22, was taken to hospital following the dramatic effort which using a crane to get her out of her specially adapted flat in Aberdare, south Wales. Paul Mason, who was once considered the fattest man in the country after ballooning to 70 stone, has recently told of his ordeal trying to get rid of excess skin following a 46-stone weight loss. The 54-year-old travelled to the U.S. to have the operation carried out after being refused by the NHS. Mr Thompson eats 10,000 calories a day between takeaways, fry up breakfasts, pork pies and microwavable meals . The 32-year-old said he is desperate to lose weight but does not want a gastric band because he thinks they are dangerous .

Carl Thompson has put on an astonishing 30 stone in just three years . While having always loved food his weight doubled when in 2012 . The 32-year-old credits the death of his mother with his huge weight gain . Gorges on takeaways five nights a week and blows £10 a day on chocolate . Mr Thompson is now desperate to shed 45 stone after health warnings .

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You can now book a London hotel stay by the number of hours you need the room for rather than by the number of nights you intend to stay. While booking hotels by the hour may have a somewhat seedy reputation, one company is allowing businessman and women and those who need a short rest to book well-known London hotels in three-hour blocks. Barcelona-based booking platform ByHours allows users to organise stays of three, six and 12 hours, and it has already got 25 hotels in the capital on board. You can enjoy the luxury of the Academy Hotel in London for a three-hour slot with ByHours.com . The App allows the user to select their area, and then their time slot, to be then shown a list of available hotels . The company's objective is to acquire more hotels in London during the next few months, and then start to work in other cities such as Berlin and Paris. In London, hotels that it has signed up include H10 Waterloo, The Kingsway Hall Hotel, Yotel Heathrow and Gatwick, Crowne Plaza London - The City, Academy Hotel, and Threadneedles, Marriott Autograph Collection. A spokesperson for the company told MailOnline Travel: 'In total, we work with 1,500 hotels in Spain and the UK and we have done more than 150,000 transactions in 2014, an increase of 150 per cent compared to the previous year. 'We work with hotels with three to five star rating, but 80 per cent of our hotels are four stars hotels. 'We have been focusing on hotels next to airports, train stations, city centers, convention areas and also hospitals, and now, we are scaling the business model in UK, with the same strategy.' Founder of ByHours.com Christian Rodriguez has been so successful in the Spanish market he has switched his focus to the UK . The Threadneedles Marriot could be a nice stopover for 12 hours, enough time for sleep and a shower . The main key of ByHours.com is that the platform benefits the customer, but also the hotelier. The customers have the flexibility, and they can book and pay for the time they use the room. But the hotels can sell the rooms more than once a day, and increase the revenue per available room. It's a totally complementary product, and with ByHours.com's tool, hotels can decide prices, hours of check-in, if they want to re-sell rooms (depending on their cleaning service), or availability for each week. The KIngsway Hall hotel has signed up to ByHours to offer a variation on the one-night stay . The four-star H10 London Waterloo is up for grabs to tourists visiting London who require less than a one-night stayover . The platform works real time, and the company have a 24/7 Customer Service for both the hoteliers and the customers. The founder of the company is 31-year-old Christian Rodriguez. He is a 'serial entrepreneur', he has founded six companies before ByHours.com, but this is the first one that is in the travel sector. ByHours.com were named as Best Startup of the Year in Spain 2012, Best App 2014, and are one of the 20 best PYMES (little and medium companies) to work in Great Place to Work.

ByHours.com offer three, six and 12 hour hotel stayovers . Academy Hotel and Threadneedles Marriot in London have signed up . Company have around 1,500 hotels signed up in their native Spain .

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Queensland amusement park Dreamworld is being sued for $290,000 by a former casual employee, who claims she suffers from an permanent disability caused by checking harnesses on the Tower of Terror thrill ride. Zoe Dennise Prince, 28, was working at the Gold Coast amusement park until September last year, according to Gold Coast Bulletin. However she was allegedly injured on May 20, 2013 when she allegedly she experienced pain her right wrist whilst checking harnesses on the ride. Ms Prince has claimed that she suffered her injury as the company Ardent Leisure was negligent and set poor working conditions. Amusement park Dreamworld is being sued for $290,000 by a former casual employee, who claims she suffers from an permanent disability caused by checking harnesses on the Tower of Terror thrill ride . In the claim, lodged in the Southport District Court, Ms Prince states that she now suffers from a permanent disability and subsequently a diminished earning capacity. She was given ‘repetitive work duties’ which she needed to complete within a short amount of time and without sufficient breaks. She alleges she was required to inspect around 1500 harnesses every day, which required pulling each of them up quickly before the ride to ensure they were locked. Ms Prince has already undergone two operations and she has developed intersection syndrome and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis in her right wrist . Dreamworld staff was reportedly instructed to complete the task quickly to ensure there was only a short interval period between each ride. They were not given a co-worker to lessen the workload. Ms Prince has already undergone two operations and she has developed intersection syndrome and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis in her right wrist, according to her personal injury claim against the company, Ardent Leisure. Ms Prince is claiming $23,050 in general damages and $193,375 for her predicted loss of income in the future. However, she is suing for up to $292,000. She alleges she was required to inspect around 1500 harnesses every day and wasn't given sufficient breaks .

Former Dreamworld employee claims she injured herself whilst working . Zoe Prince, 28, worked on the Tower of Terror ride checking harnesses . She claims the repetitive motion and stressful working conditions resulted in a wrist injury . She has had two surgeries and claims she now has a permanent disability . She claims the business were negligent and did not give them enough breaks or a co-worker where required .

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(CNN)The bored teenager who gunned down a college baseball player in Oklahoma simply because he and his two friends "had nothing to do," is now a convicted murderer. Chancey Allen Luna was found guilty of first-degree murder Friday for his role in the August 2013 drive-by shooting of Christopher Lane, a 23-year-old college student in Duncan, about 80 miles south of Oklahoma City. Luna was 16 at the time of the shooting. Lane, an Australian attending East Central University, was jogging when he was shot in the back by a gun fired by Luna. A jury recommended Friday that Luna spend life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to court records. Because he was under 18 when the crime was committed, he is not eligible for the death penalty. He'll be formally sentenced in June. The vehicle's driver, Michael Jones, pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. Jones, who was 17 at the time of the murder, will be eligible for parole starting in 2051, according to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Prosecutors dropped first-degree murder charges filed against the third suspect, then only 15, after he agreed to testify against Luna and Jones, according to CNN affiliate KSWO. He will now be tried as a juvenile with accessory to murder after the fact. Duncan police Chief Danny Ford told Australian radio station 3AW that when police arrested the teens, Jones offered a motive that made clear that Lane, a baseball player on scholarship, was chosen at random. "We were bored and didn't have anything to do, so we decided to kill somebody." After the verdict, Luna appeared to be crying as deputies led him out of the courtroom in handcuffs, whimpering "I'm sorry" to a reporter. CNN's Greg Botelho contributed to this report .

Chancey Luna convicted of murder for gunning down Oklahoma college student as he jogged . Police: Luna and his friends "were bored" so they decided to kill somebody .

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Tiger Woods has had to face some huge challenges during his career, but not many will have been larger than 7ft 6in former NBA star Yao Ming. The 14-time major winner has played just three tournaments so far this year, which included a return to some form at the US Masters, but took a break to offer the retired Chinese basketball star a few golfing tips. The pair met up at Nike's headquarters in Shanghai where the former Houston Rockets centre towered over his tutor as he got to grips with his swing on an indoor range. Golf's former world No 1 is dwarfed by the 7ft 6in former Houston Rockets centre . Tiger Woods (left) gives Yao Ming a golfing lesson at the Nike headquarters in Shanghai, China . The towering Chinese athlete takes notes as Woods helps him get to grips with his swing . Meanwhile, Woods has confirmed he will return to the PGA Tour at the Players Championship on May 7. The 39-year-old announced on Twitter that he will tee it up at TPC Sawgrass for the tournament often labelled as the 'fifth major'. 'Looking forward to going back to THE PLAYERS this year, hoping for a repeat of 2013,' he said. Woods' confirmed return will dampen fears over a wrist injury he appeared to suffer during the final round at Augusta when he hit a tree root. 'A bone kind of popped out and the joint kind of went out of place, but I put it back in,' he said. Woods, pictured with Rory McIlroy, found some form on his return to the US Masters . Woods will be back at the TPC Sawgrass, allaying fears over a wrist injury picked up at Augusta . Speculation over Woods' return had been circulating ever since the Masters when, following rounds of 73, 69, 68 and 73, he refused to confirm when he would be back in action. 'Not going to be for a while,' he said. 'I have a little time off, and go back to the drawing board, work on it again, and refine what I'm doing. 'I really like what I'm doing, I got my distance back, and everything is good.' Jack Nicklaus said this week that Woods would feature at the Memorial at Muirfield Village beginning on June 4 but he will now be back earlier than that at a tournament that he won in 2001 and 2013.

Tiger Woods gave former NBA star Yao Ming a few tips on his swing . The 7ft 6in Chinese athlete retired from Houston Rockets in 2011 . 14-time major winner Woods will return to competition at TPC Sawgrass .

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A high school student and her best friend, who has Down syndrome, have become an internet sensation after making a bold statement with their prom photo, which not only celebrated their friendship - but spread an important message. Matt Pliska, who is also a survivor of leukemia, asked Mikenzy Snell to be his prom date last year, and on their big night, the juniors from Waupaca, Michigan, made an emotional statement when they were photographed holding a sign that read: 'Real friends don't count chromosomes', referring the fact that Down syndrome occurs when an individual has an extra copy of chromosome 21. 'I just feel like it really shows our friendship to the next level of where it actually is but people might not see behind closed doors,' Mikenzy told WBAY. Scroll down for video . Perfect pair: Mikenzy Snell and Matt Pliska, who has Down syndrome, spread an important message about friendship when they were photographed holding this sign at their junior prom in Waupaca, Michigan . Since the news outlet first shared the heartwarming picture of Matt and Mikenzy on its Facebook page on March 30, more than 15,000 people have liked the image, ensuring that their prom night will be one that they never forget. After Matt learned that his best friend had been invited to the same dance by somebody else last year, he immediately asked her if she would be his date this time around - and she gladly accepted. And as his date, she did everything she could to make sure that he had a fantastic night. Before prom, Mikenzy took it upon herself to make sure that Matt had the opportunity to be elected onto prom court. When she learned that his name wasn't included in the junior class ballot, which would elect two boys onto prom court, she took it up with the high school office. And although she was initially told it was too late for Matt to be added to the list, she later learned that there was a new ballot with her friend's name on it. Unforgettable night: Mikenzy, who wore a black mermaid gown, posed with her friends for some pre-prom photos . Strike a pose: Matt, who wore a black tux with a bright red vest, threw his jacket over his shoulder for this snapshot . 'We found out later that week he was elected onto prom court,' Mikenzy's mom Carmen told Yahoo Parenting. 'Mikenzy knew that Matt deserved the chance just like everyone else.' Carmen explained that some of her daughter's 'best times' have been with Matt. 'They see movies, go out for dinner and go to watch high school sporting events together,' she said. Matt and Mikenzy first became fast friends in fifth grade after they were partnered together during a class trip. 'He’s such a positive person,' Mikenzy told WBAY. 'He always has a smile on his face.' Meanwhile, when Matt was asked about Mikenzy, he responded: 'Honestly, I love [her].' Celebration: Mikenzy snapped this selfie while holding a champagne flute . Mikenzy, who coaches Special Olympics basketball, said she hopes to one day have a career working with those with disabilities, but noted that wherever she ends up, she and Matt will remain close. 'I think it’ll be a forever friendship,' she told the outlet. And Matt has plenty of extracurricular activities of his own. The teen, who enjoys bowling, is the team manager for both the boys' hockey team and the girls' soccer team. 'When you have a child that has a disability, they tell you they’re not going to do this, you’re not going to do that,' Matt’s mom Flonnie told WBAY. 'Then you turn around and you watch when they’re growing up.' Good times: Mikenzy, who coaches Special Olympics basketball, threw her arms around Matt and another friend for this snapshot . Feeling excited: When Mikenzy shared this Facbook photo yesterday, she revealed that she and Matt were smiling because they received a special phone call from Ellen, believed to be Ellen DeGeneres .

Michigan high school students Mikenzy Snell and Matt Pliska who has Down syndrome, made plans to go to their junior prom together last year . For their prom picture, the pair held up a sign which read: 'Real friends don't count chromosomes' The sign references the fact that people with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21 .

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They used to be given away as a method companies used to let potential new customers sample their products and - hopefully - come back for more. Now showbags cost anywhere from $10 to $30 and are among the mounting prices parents are paying for their annual trip to the Easter Show - along with $40 entrance fees and $15 rides. But are the contents of the bags worth the prices being paid? The official website of the Sydney Royal Easter Show lists the retail value of show bag contents, and reveals that at least one of the bags cost more than it would to buy the items outright. The 2015 Sydney Royal Easter show, which opened to the public last Thursday 26 March . The Cowboy Bag includes a toy sheriff's hat, a vest and a red bandana, as well as a toy pump action shotgun and a pack of plastic pistols and handcuffs. The price is $26. But the site lists the retail value of the items as $23.85 - and that's without the added burden of entrance fees, rides and long queues at the show. Other bags offer some rather trivial savings. At the lower end of the price scale, buyers of the Fruit Tingles bag will get three 34 gram packets of the disc-shaped lollies, one 34 gram packet of fruit pastilles, two Redskins, two lollipops and two Milko sticks for $5. That's a saving of $0.10 on the listed total retail value is $5.10. The Aussie Bogan bag - if that's your thing - offers better value. For $15 buyers will get a drinking cap with Aussie flag, a mullet wig, fake bogan teeth, Aussie pride stubby holder, and an infatable Aussie flag bat and bar poster, altogether worth $50.90. Capping it off is a 'discount amusement ride voucher' with a listed value of $0.00. One bag on the site seems to offer unbelievable value, literally. The Rockstar bag includes an inflatable guitar, toy trilby and some items including a tinsel hair clip the site lists as worth $395, giving the bag a total retail value of $413.70 for the bargain price of $10. A quick online scan reveals the hair clip price is almost certainly a typo. The official website displays the retail value of the showbags contents, reveal that some of the bags cost more than it would to buy the items outright-such as the Cowboy Bag (L)-while others are a mere 10 cents less than their retail value-like the Fruit Tingles Bag . Some of the bags have grossly inaccurate value listings-such as the Rockstar Bag (L)-while the Aussie Bogan bag alludes to the shows biggest attraction having zero value . Sydney's Royal East Show is one of the biggest events on the school holiday calendar, and is the largest of the annual carnivals that tour the country each year. Growing out of the agricultural show circuit, Australia's annual shows have become major attractions in cities and country town that include farm animal and fruit and vegetable displays as well as carnival rides, stunt shows - and the inevitable show bag pavillion.

The 2015 Sydney Royal Easter show opened to the public last Thursday 26 . The website displays the retail value of the showbags and their official cost . Some cost more than their retail value, others list grossly inaccurate costs .

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A Labour government would take action to enforce a Premier League commitment to invest five per cent of the proceeds from lucrative TV rights deals in grassroots sport, the party has said. Shadow health secretary and keen football fan Andy Burnham said the move could unlock £400 million to nurture the talents of the next generation of stars over the course of the next parliament. And he said Labour was ready to legislate if necessary to ensure elite clubs lived up to their 1999 promise to support struggling community facilities and projects. Andy Burnham (left) and Ed Miliband promise that Labour will make the Premier League invest in grassroots . Mr Burnham accused Prime Minister David Cameron of failing to get tough on the Premier League despite a massive increase in its TV revenues during his time in power. Although the league puts £168million into grassroots sport, this represents only a fraction of the £5billion it has taken in from TV deals between 2013 and 2016, said Labour. Mr Burnham said: 'The last Labour government secured a commitment from the Premier League that five per cent of all TV income should be invested in the grassroots. 'Since then, TV rights have soared by over 160 per cent, but David Cameron has failed to make sure that the game's elite honours its obligations to the next generation coming through. David Cameron is accused of not keeping his promises and getting tough on the Premier League . 'Football at grassroots is struggling and, in many cities, Premier League stadia loom over run-down changing rooms and overgrown pitches. The gap between top and bottom in our national sport has never been wider. 'Premier League clubs only have permission to sell their rights collectively if they can demonstrate that it is in the wider public interest. That is why a Labour government will take action to ensure that every penny the Premier League owes is paid in full, unlocking an estimated £400 million for the grassroots in the next parliament.' Labour sports spokesman Clive Efford added: 'We will get tough and under Labour's better plan we will make sure the Premier League lives up to its commitment to invest in the grassroots. This will have a profoundly positive impact on football and many other sports.' BT Sport and Sky Sports were part of the lucrative TV deal estimated around £5billion starting in 2016 . A Premier League spokesman said: 'The success of the Premier League benefits the development of the English game outside of the top flight. Significant investment has flowed through all levels of the game from the grassroots upwards, and well in excess of the five per cent of domestic live broadcast revenues agreed in 2005. 'Only last month Premier League clubs committed to investing at least £1bn outside of the league from 2016-2019. That will mean even more investment in grass-roots football. 'Currently we invest £56m per season in this important work and Premier League football will generate over £1.2bn in tax revenue for the Treasury this year alone. 'This investment has seen over 50 new artificial pitches built in local communities and our club's coaches delivering thousands of PE lessons in primary schools across the country during the 2014/15 season.' Grassroot football is crucial to the development of young players and good facilities like this are needed .

Andy Burnham says Labour would enforce the Premier League to invest an estimtated £400million into grassroots football with the new TV deal . The Shadow health secretary accused Prime Minister David Cameron of not fulfilling his promises of investing and improving grassroots . Labour's sports spokesman Clive Efford promised to get tough .

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As Jimmy Anderson prepares to play his 100th Test - needing only three wickets to equal Ian Botham’s England-record haul of 383 - Sportsmail's Lawrence Booth spoke to those who knew him and played with him in his early days for Burnley, Lancashire and England. England quick James Anderson plays his 100th Test match in Antigua against the West Indies from Monday . Anderson needs just three wickets to go level with Sir Ian Botham as England's top Test wicket taker . MICHAEL BROWN . Burnley CC team-mate, now club chairman . We used to call Jimmy the ‘Pro Killer’. Playing in the Lancashire League, he’d regularly get the opposition professional out. He was quite a slight kid. It was probably when he was 17 that we thought, wow, he’s got some pace. And he had this ability to bowl jaffas. When he bowled so brilliantly against Pakistan in the 2003 World Cup everyone at Burnley was saying: ‘We’ve seen these magic balls before.’ Anderson was known as Pro Killer during his days with Burnley, reveals former team-mate and now club chairman Michael Brown . My mum can take some of the credit for Jimmy being signed by Lancashire. He was bowling really well for Burnley, and she rang up John Stanworth, who was at the club at the time. Jimmy was invited for trials by Lancashire and that was that. He was always a shy lad. But he cares very much. JOHN STANWORTH . Former Lancashire player development manager . His potential was brought to my attention by Val Brown so I’m not going to take credit for unearthing Jimmy. I didn’t necessarily think he’d be the bowler he is today but there was just something about him. When he arrived for Under 17 nets he was a shy introvert but with the ability to bowl at good pace. But it was the late swing that stood out. Even established batsmen struggled to line him up. They were playing and missing all the time. He made them look ordinary. In the early days I just left him alone. He had these unusual mannerisms, like not looking at the batsman at the point of delivery, and a strange rotation of the shoulders. But I ignored all that even when coaches at other counties were pointing it out. I just said: ‘We’ve got a 17-year-old bowling 80mph and getting the top three out!’ WARREN HEGG . Anderson’s first captain at Lancashire and wicketkeeper . He burst on to the scene in my first year as captain. There was talk of this kid from the valleys in Lancashire. He wouldn’t say boo to a goose but bowled like the speed of light with the funniest action. He bowled to me in a centre net practice at Old Trafford and was either turning me inside out or hitting me on the shin. I thought: ‘Either I’m losing it or this kid’s special’. And he really was. We sat down with coach Mike Watkinson and tried to work out how to set fields that were both attacking and defensive at the same time in case he sent down the odd poor ball. So we’d have three slips, a gully and a deep point. It gave him confidence to concentrate on how to be a fast bowler. He went from strength to strength. Anderson (back row second from left) 'wouldn’t say boo to a goose but bowled like the speed of light,' says his 2002 Lancashire captain Warren Hegg (front row fifth from left) He was a keeper’s dream. He was in the high-80s and took the ball away so I always thought I was going to get a nick. That said, he was partly responsible for ending my career a few games early. He bowled James Middlebrook down at Chelmsford and I dislocated a thumb after the ball ricocheted off the bails. But I could console myself with the thought that I’d kept to England’s best. MIKE WATKINSON . Anderson’s first coach at Lancashire . I was coaching the Lancashire second team when Jimmy arrived. He had wicked pace back then - probably even more than he has now - but he could be a little inconsistent. Some would swing, others wouldn’t. I’d been a swing bowler myself before changing to spin and I did some work with him before one game at Middleton. I tried to convey to him the importance of the relationship between the ball and the fingertips. He related to it straight away. Since then, he’s worked things out for himself. Jimmy’s been his own best coach. IAN WARD . Anderson’s first first-class victim: Lancashire v Surrey, Old Trafford, May 31, 2002 . He was then as he is now - as lithe as a whippet. His run-up was the same. I just remember him being quality. He had this very fast arm which was difficult to pick up at first. To me, a left-hander, it was an awayswinger. I remember getting one that was too good for me and edged it to Warren Hegg. Sky Sports commentator Ian Ward (left with Shane Warne) was Jimmy's first first-class victim . I thought ‘Christ, this guy can bowl!’ In those days Lancashire had Peter Martin and Glen Chapple and we weren’t expecting them to go on forever. We thought, they’ve found another one already. That was the talk in the Surrey dressing-room. And when he got Ramps in the second innings you could see he had something different. MARK RAMPRAKASH . Dismissed first ball in the second innings of the above match . I faced his first couple of balls in the first innings and they were wide of off stump. But they went through noticeably quickly and hit the keeper’s gloves quite hard. He was swinging it and getting it through at a good lick. Mark Ramprakash, now England batting coach, was dismissed LBW with the first ball of the second innings . In the second innings he gave me a straight one first ball. It was fast and swinging in and it hit me plumb in front. I was beaten for pace and a little bit of inswing, or maybe reverse. It was a terrific delivery. You tend to remember when a young man comes in and does that straight away. It raised a few eyebrows. At the Old Trafford Test against India last summer I was sitting on the team balcony as batting coach and I couldn’t remember a better exhibition of swing bowling. To witness that live was amazing. NASSER HUSSAIN . Anderson’s first England captain, in 2002-03 . He came into the team after yet another Ashes disaster. He was a breath of fresh air, a natural talent - very un-English! He wasn’t over-coached or too technical. He just ran in and bowled swing. He was the kind of player you might get from Pakistan. Anderson and his first England captain Nasser Hussain celebrate a wicket during the 2003 World Cup . For such a young lad, he wasn’t someone you needed to over-manage or look after. He was incredibly quiet but he knew exactly what he wanted to do. If anything I probably had such a good impression of him that I gave him more responsibility than I should have done - like bowling him instead of Andrew Caddick at the end of our World Cup game against Australia at Port Elizabeth in 2003. He got hit for six and I apologised to him later. He was playing pool, shrugged his shoulders, and got on with his game. But I knew he was going to be one of our greats. It’s one thing being a swing bowler but it’s the way he could get it to go so late. I faced him just once and he got me first ball at Old Trafford as part of a hat-trick. He’s a very clever cricketer. MARK BUTCHER . Man of the match on Anderson’s Test debut against Zimbabwe at Lord’s in 2003 . Anderson celebrates the wicket of Zimbabwe's Travis Friend with Michael Vaughan (right) and Robert Key (left) during his debut Test at Lord's in May 2003, in which Mark Butcher claimed five wickets and man of the match . Like Jimmy, I took five wickets in that game. I like to think I taught him everything he knows about swing bowling. This was the first time I’d seen him close up. He swung it both ways and at serious pace. I thought, we’ve found one here. I took a catch off him. Andy Bignaut was trying to work one through square-leg but he nicked it to slip. It was a cracking delivery. It’s an easy thing to do when you’re new to get your bouncer through quickly, then send down something a bit floaty when you bowl a fuller length. But his full balls were coming out at a good pace too. He was brilliant.

James Anderson plays his 100th Test match in Antigua starting Monday . The quick needs four scalps to become England top Test wicket taker . He was called 'Pro Killer' as a teen knocking over batsmen for Burnley . Mark Butcher recalls Jimmy's Test debut at Lord’s back in 2003 .

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Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has urged his players to shut the Champions League out of their minds and concentrate on extending their lead at the top of the La Liga table on Saturday. Victory over fourth-placed Valencia will take Enrique's men at least temporarily five points clear at the top of the table with title rivals Real Madrid not kicking off against Malaga until evening. But with Valencia visiting the Nou Camp in the midst of a 10-match unbeaten run Enrique has stressed the importance of forgetting Wednesday night's superb 3-1 semi-final first leg win in Paris. Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has urged his side to switch their attention back to the La Liga title race . Luis Suarez starred in Barcelona's 3-1 Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain by bagging a brace . Barcelona midfielder Andreas Iniesta has been ruled out of his side's league encounter against Valencia . Enrique said: 'We are not thinking about the PSG match, we are only thinking about the visit of Valencia. 'Mentally we will have no problems because the players know if they are not 100 per cent against Valencia things will get complicated, but physically there are one or two things we have to assess.' Andreas Iniesta is definitely ruled out for Barca after he was forced off early in the second half of the 3-1 win in the French capital with a bruised pelvis. Valencia boss Nuno Espirito Santo insisted he was impressed but undaunted by Barca's performance over PSG as his side look to pull off a shock win which will strengthen their grip on fourth place. Santo said: 'What we have seen confirms what we already thought. They are a great team with great players. They don't have many weaknesses, but they do have some.' Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti knows his side have plenty of reasons to be wary as they look to keep up the pressure on the leaders with victory over seventh-placed Malaga. Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of his side's La Liga match against Malaga . Benzema rolls around on the floor during Real Madrid's quarter-final clash against rivals Atletico . Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco is expected to replace the injured Benzema for Saturday's clash . Malaga pulled off a stunning 1-0 win over Barcelona in the Nou Camp in June and Ancelotti has warned his players they must wipe thoughts of their Champions League semi-final against city rivals Atletico if they are to avoid a similar fate. Ancelotti, who is without the injured Karim Benzema, said: 'Malaga played very well against Atletico (last week), performing with a lot of intensity and quality. They beat Barcelona at home and we need to focus on this match in order to win it.' Atletico Madrid will look to consolidate their grip on third place as they travel to a Deportivo La Coruna side for whom two successive draws has left them sitting above the relegation zone on goal difference alone. James Rodriguez (left) is likely to play in a central attacking role alongside club team-mate Isco . Gareth Bale (pictured) and Cristiano Ronaldo will be tasked with scoring goals in Benzema's absence . Bale sprints ahead of Luka Modric during Friday's training session ahead of Real's clash against Malaga . Also on Saturday, mid-table Athletic Bilbao look to return to winning ways after three games without a victory as they take on Getafe, for whom three games unbeaten have effectively ended relegation fears. Sunday's action switches to the relegation zone with Almeria looking to build on their potentially priceless win over Granada last week and put space between themselves and the drop zone with victory at Rayo Vallecano. Granada hunt for their first league win in six at home to Sevilla while bottom-placed Cordoba's survival hopes will be all but over if they fail to take the points at Europe-chasing Villarreal. Celta Vigo travel to Eibar while the Monday match sees Elche look to ease relegation fears at home to David Moyes' Real Sociedad.

Luis Enrique insists his side will be focusing their attention on Valencia . Barcelona impressed in midweek as they beat PSG 3-1 at Parc des Princes . The Catalan giants are currently two points ahead of Real Madrid .

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They are probably one of the most famous dinosaurs to be discovered due to the distinctive line of armoured plates along its back. Now new research revealed that male and female stegosaurus had different shaped plates running along their backs. It raises the prospect that the dinosaurs used its giant bony protrusions, which could reach up to 2.5 feet, to attract a mate. Scientists have found that male stegosaurus (top) had different shaped armoured plates to females (bottom) Palaeontologists say male stegosaurus could have used them to show off their prowess in much the same way as peacocks do today. The research has also helped to answer a problem that has baffled palaeontologists for decades. A pair of turkey-sized ‘egg thief lizards’ dubbed Romeo and Juliet were found lying next to each other in a 75-million-year-old rock in the mid-90s, but it has taken until now for experts to determine the sex of the 'lovers'. Now, researchers believe they have come up with a way to tell fossils of small feathered male dinosaurs from those of females. They say that the key differences between the sexes lie in bones near the base of the tail. Paleontologistsat the University of Alberta examined a pair of fossils found in Mongolia, which were first described in 2001. One is a complete skeleton, while the other is missing the middle and end of its tail. the researchers looked at indirect evidence of sexually dimorphic display structures, which are evident today in birds. Examples include the fans of peacocks, the tall crests of roosters or the long tail feathers of some birds of paradise, which are used to attract and court mates. They are almost always much larger in males who do the courting, than in females, who do the choosing. The team theorised that like birds, small feathered dinosaurs such as oviraptors used long feathers on their tails to attract mates, rather than for flying. Some stegosaurus individuals have been found with wide plates while others had tall plates with a sharper tip that were 45 per cent smaller. Experts believed that these may have been two distinct species or individuals of a different age. However, using modern scanning techniques on a group of stegosaurus discovered at a 'graveyard' in central Montana, scientists have unraveled the answer. They found dinosaurs that had both sets of plates in the graveyard, suggesting they lived side-by-side. Apart from the different plates, their skeletons were identical. This makes it unlikely that they were different species and CT scanning has shown that the bones were not morphing into one or the other. This suggests they belonged to two different sexes instead. The research team believe that the males may have had the larger, broader plates for use in mating displays while the females had the sharper taller plates, that may have helped to discourage unwanted attention or predators. Evan Saitta, who conducted the work at the University of Bristol, said: 'As males typically invest more in their ornamentation, the larger, wide plates likely came from males. 'These broad plates would have provided a great display surface to attract mates. 'The tall plates might have functioned as prickly predator deterrents in females.' Stegosaurus, a herbivorous dinosaur, lived around 150 million years ago during the late Jurassic period in the western United States. Along with its bony back, it also had large spikes on its tail that are thought to have been for defence or fights with rivals. Stegosaurus (above) lived around 150 million years ago but scientists have been baffled by differences between the shape of the plates on some fossils - leading some to believe they were different species . The new research on the armoured plates  may help scientists determine whether 'Sophie', the stegosaurus at the Natural History Museum in London pictured above, really is a female or if it was in fact a male dinosaur . Some dinosaur experts have speculated that the bony plates may have been covered in skin filled with blood vessels so they could flush with colour. This could have acted as a warning to predator or being used as a way of attracting attention of the opposite sex. Most dinosaur remains are difficult to determine the sex but there are a few that have been found to exhibit differences between males and females. Some had large crests or nose horns that may have been sexual features. Professor Paul Barrett, a palaeontologist at the Natural History Museum in London where one of the most complete stegosaur skeletons has just gone on display, said: 'It is interesting because it would add to the debate on what the plates were for. 'Sexual dimorphism is something we see a lot in modern animals, although it's not particularly prevalent in living reptiles or in living birds.' However he added: 'I'd like to see a lot more information on the graveyard site itself, the different sizes of the specimens, how they were arranged in the ground, more detail on the geology, and on the analyses that were done.' Evan Saitta (shown left with a stegosaurus armoured plate, used a CT scanner to examine the plates to see whether they might belong to different sexes. He is shown on the right cutting into the fossil to take samples .

Stegosaurus fossils have been found with two different types of plate along their backs - large broad plates and taller sharper plates that are smaller . Experts long believed they belonged to separate species of stegosaurus . New research found the different shapes may distinguish male and females . Palaeontologists say the plates could have been used to help attract a mate .

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As he cuddles his beautiful baby grandson, David Suchet looks every inch the proud grandfather. But behind the smiles, he is battling hard to help the little boy face the future with an incurable genetic disease. Suchet, best known as the star of TV series Poirot, is fighting for better treatment for those with rare diseases and has criticised ‘disorganisation’ in the NHS for slowing down the process. His grandson Todd, who is about to celebrate his first birthday, has the rare condition Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. So close: David Suchet with his grandson Todd, who has the rare genetic illness Tuberous Sclerosis Complex . Those with the disease can live a full life but may develop tumours in organs such as the brain and heart and suffer from epilepsy and learning or behavioural difficulties. Suchet, 68, revealed his grandchild was diagnosed with the condition shortly after birth. He said ‘mismanagement in the admin side’ of the NHS means he is not receiving treatment that could help him. Todd is the son of Suchet’s son Robert, a 33-year-old fitness coach. In February MPs raised concerns that slow NHS decision making was blocking patients with incurable diseases from accessing vital drugs. But now Suchet has taken up the battle to ensure his grandson can receive treatment, and is encouraging Twitter users to voice their support with the hashtag #Fight4Treatment. He explained: ‘The condition was discovered when he was just a few weeks old when he started having fits. He had an MRI and was found to have TSC. Some people don’t discover it until later on in life and it can manifest itself in various different phases.’ Speaking about medication that could help Todd, Suchet added: ‘The drugs are available but we can’t get them. ‘There are many reasons why we don’t have access to them but there seems to be such disorganisation and mismanagement in the admin side that it’s all gone pear-shaped and people are suffering.’ The actor has become involved in fundraising for the Tuberous Sclerosis Association charity and narrated a video for its campaign. He explained: ‘#Fight4Treatment is fighting to get drugs for rare diseases and non-rare diseases available from the NHS, to give to sufferers who would benefit. They’re so expensive, it’s almost immoral.’ Suchet, 68, left, and as Poirot, right, said ‘mismanagement in the admin side’ of the NHS means his grandson is not receiving treatment that could help him . In the video he urges people to contact their local MPs to raise the issue with the Health Secretary. He says the family try to be optimistic about his grandson’s prognosis, adding: ‘It’s incurable, but we remain hopeful that we will find something to manage it for him.’ In 2013 it was announced that after over 20 years of playing the Belgian detective, Suchet had decided to say goodbye to Hercule Poirot. He first took the role in 1989, but said the character would not be reprised as every Agatha Christie book about him had been filmed. However Suchet, who is a devout Christian, will be returning to television screens tomorrow to present a documentary about St Peter. In The Footsteps Of St Peter will be aired on BBC1 on Good Friday.

David Suchet is seeking better treatment for those with genetic diseases . 68-year-old's grandson has rare condition Tuberous Sclerosis Complex . Suchet claims ‘mismanagement’ in the NHS means Todd is not receiving treatment that could help .

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(CNN)Another controversy has erupted from the press tour for the soon-to-be-blockbuster Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron." After Robert Downey Jr. walked out on an interview, his co-stars Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner found themselves in hot water Wednesday over comments they made in a similar junket interview. When asked by Digital Spy about the character Black Widow's flirtations with the other superheroes, Renner responded "She's a slut," and Evans, laughing, added that she is a "complete whore." Joking or not, fans on social media didn't take it lightly. By Thursday, both actors apologized. CNN obtained a statement from Renner saying, "I am sorry that this tasteless joke about a fictional character offended anyone. It was not meant to be serious in any way. Just poking fun during an exhausting and tedious press tour." Evans also released a statement: "Yesterday we were asked about the rumors that Black Widow wanted to be in a relationship with both Hawkeye and Captain America. We answered in a very juvenile and offensive way that rightfully angered some fans. I regret it and sincerely apologize." Many on social media accepted his apology, but thoughts on Renner were mixed. With one week left until its release, the "Avengers" might want to steer clear of controversy from here on out.

Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner get in hot water after a joke made about "Avengers" character Black Widow . Renner called Scarlett Johansson's character a "slut" and Evans referred to her as a "whore" The actors issued an apology on Thursday .

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A man who lost his sight 12 years ago has discovered a love of painting and can create amazing images just by touch. John Bramblitt, 42, had epilepsy from the age of 11 and over the next 19 years it slowly caused him to lose his eyesight. At the age of 30, the artist from Denton in Texas was completely blind. Despite this, he decided that an inability to see should not prevent him from painting. Scroll down for video . Artist John Bramblitt, right, discovered his love of painting after losing his sight some 12 years ago . The artist uses a special technique using a fabric paint to create an outline before colouring in the work . Despite never seeing his guide dog, Mr Bramblitt was able to create this highly accurate painting . Mr Bramblitt uses a special fabric paint with raised edges to sketch the outline of his work, before filling in the gaps. Over the next 12 years he was able to refine this technique until he was able to work seamlessly. First he forms a picture in his mind and uses fabric paint to produce an outline before filling in with paints with different textures based on colour. Mr Brambitt said: 'When I lost my sight I began to learn how to use senses in new ways to accomplish tasks I was used to doing with my eyes. 'I began painting because I wanted to reconnect with people; to let people know even though I have epilepsy, even though I am blind, I'm still me in here. 'The recognition my painting and workshops has brought has meant more connections with an incredible number of brilliant people from all over. 't gives me a great optimism for the future.' Video courtesy: DMA.org . Mr Bramblitt uses a special technique to transfer the scene which he imagines onto the canvas . Mr Bramblitt developed epilepsy aged 11 which slowly resulted in him losing his eyesight . Mr Bramblitt, left, uses a special technique to help him translate his visions onto the canvas, right . The artist has sold limited edition prints of his work for $150 each as well as original artworks . Mr Bramblitt said his love of painting has giving him reason to be optimistic for his future . Mr Bramblitt went blind at the age of 30 after suffering from epilepsy since the age of 11 .

John Bramblitt developed epilepsy aged 11 and went blind when he was 30 . After going blind, Bramblitt began creating the most amazing artworks . Some of his art features scenes and people he has never seen before . Despite being blind, his art is highly accurate and incredibly vibrant .

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Tiger Woods will be wondering if he can ever catch a break after suffering a bizarre injury on the ninth hole at the Masters on Sunday. At five-under-par on his second shot on the ninth, Woods found himself 470 yards from the hole with the ball nestled snugly into the pine straw that surrounds the beautifully groomed fairway. However following through on his swing the four-time Masters champion drilled his club into a tree root, causing the 39-year-old to drop his club and give out a painful yell. Tiger Woods looks in agony after his club came into contact with a tree root on the ninth at Augusta . The 39-year-old is clearly in agony as he is forced to drop his club on the follow through . The four-time Masters champion managed to shake off the injury to finish the competition at 5-under-par . But the American, who ended the round on a 1-over-par 73, claimed he popped a ligament in his right wrist back into place so he could go on to complete his first tournament of 2015. 'It hurts; it definitely hurts,' Woods said. 'I didn't know there was a tree root there. I drilled the club straight into it. It didn't move, but my body kept moving. 'There's a little joint that popped out, and I was able to somehow put it back in, which didn't feel very good. 21-year-old Jordan Spieth (centre) celebrates his first Masters victory with his girlfriend on Sunday . Spieth led from start to finish at Augusta, the first time that feat has been achieved in 39 years . Masters defending champion Bubba Smith (left) places the Green Jacket on 2015 winner Spieth (right) 'At least I got it back in; I could move my hand again. It's sore. I'm not going to be lifting any weights for a while.' Woods, playing in his 20th Masters tournament, ended up at 5-under-par on 283, tied for 17th. Despite finishing 13 strokes behind 21-year-old winner Jordan Spieth, this was Woods' best finish in over a year.

Tiger Woods drilled an iron into a tree root on the ninth hole at Augusta . This is the latest of a string of unfortunate injuries for the 39-year-old . Woods ended the tournament tied for 17th, his best finish in over a year . READ: We've seen enough of Tiger at Augusta not to give up on him yet . CLICK HERE for all the Masters 2015 reaction .

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Rangers boss Stuart McCall has revealed he was warned about taking over at Ibrox by Walter Smith - but insists he has made the right decision. The former Light Blues midfielder steered his new side to their third victory on the bounce with Sunday's 2-1 win over Hearts. It was a crucial triumph that moves Gers back into second place in the Scottish Championship and looks to have restored vital momentum ahead of the end-of-season play-offs. Stuart McCall says he was warned not to take the Rangers job but is pleased that he took the risk in the end . McCall has managed to unite a forlorn band of players since taking over a month ago and quickly transformed them into real promotion contenders. But he has revealed nine-in-a-row boss Smith - who McCall says was the 'greatest manager' he ever worked for - called to make sure the former Scotland international knew what he was letting himself in for when he agreed to replace Kenny McDowall. McCall, who still does not know if he will remain in charge beyond the summer, told TalkSport: 'Walter Smith rung me up on the day I took the job and asked if I knew what I'd let myself in for. 'But in fairness, he understood I would never have got the opportunity to manage such a wonderful club like this [were it not for the club's current circumstances]. The Gers boss has seen his new side win their last three games in a row including a crucial win over Hearts . 'Even though I knew it was a gamble and the pitfalls, just to be part of it has been great. 'Regardless of what happens at the end of the season, I have relished every minute of it and I'm thoroughly enjoying it, especially with the results being good.' Rangers' promotion hopes looked to have crumbled earlier this season as previous bosses Ally McCoist and McDowall struggled to maintain the required levels of morale and confidence amid the din generated by the club's bitter off-field civil war. Dave King's boardroom coup saw McCall brought in to rally the troops and his impact has been impressive. Kenny Miller (centre) fires home the opening goal for Rangers during Sunday's Scottish Championship game . Newly-crowned Scottish Championship winners Hearts were clapped on to the pitch by the home players at Ibrox. But it was Rangers who left the field to cheers after clinging onto victory after playing the entire second half a man down following skipper Lee McCulloch's red card just before the break. Kenny Miller and Haris Vuckic netted a pair of clinical strikes and McCall believes the quality of his side's goals only proves that the feel-good factor has returned to Glasgow's south side. He told the Rangers website: 'They were brilliant and the first was a good move down the left. On-loan Haris Vuckic (centre) curls home his sides second goal at Ibrox to put them in command . 'I think everyone knows Lee Wallace's capabilities when he gets forwards. Nicky Law has played him in with a good weighted pass and it was a great cutback and a fantastic finish by Kenny. He is just playing off Nicky Clark at the moment and doing it really well. 'The second goal is why Haris played today. He's got a goal in him, he's a threat. He can come in on his left foot and do what he did so it didn't surprise me when he picked it up there that it ended up in the back of the net. 'I felt for him at half-time. I explained to him that we had to bring him off and it was nothing to do with his performance, it was just because of the change of shape. 'He took it well, he understands, but what is good in the dressing room is that it's not just the 11 or the 14. There's about 22 lads and staff and everybody in there was congratulating each other for that performance. It's good to keep the momentum, the belief and the confidence high.' The Slovenian celebrates his goal as he continues to impress during his spell from Newcastle United . Rangers take on Queen of the South at Palmerston on Thursday night and McCall is expecting another battle after Gers lost 2-0 under McCoist's charge the last time they visited in December. He said: 'I saw Queen of the South against Hibs and they are well organised and we know what happened the last time we were down there. 'It was a tough night so they'll be confident as well after their victory. But the momentum carries on and we are going to have to be at our best on Thursday.'

Stuart McCall revealed that he was warned about taking the Rangers job . Walter Smith rang to make sure McCall was making the right decision . Rangers have now won three games on the bounce in the Championship . Kenny Miller and Haris Vuckic scored the goals in 2-1 win over Hearts . CLICK HERE for all the latest Rangers news .

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Tim Cook may have described the Apple Watch as ‘the most personal device we've ever created’ but reports claim the gadget doesn't tolerate some individual’s tattoos. Owners of the coveted watch have found the timepiece's sensors malfunction when worn on tattooed wrists. Dark, vibrant ink seems to cause the watch’s heart rate monitor to lose connection and give inaccurate readings. Scroll down for video . Some owners of the Apple Watch have found that it malfunctions if worn on tattooed wrists (pictured). Some dark, vibrant ink seems to cause the watch’s heart sensor to lose connection and give inaccurate readings . The issue first came to light on Reddit and Twitter where a number of users reported similar issues, such as having to repeatedly enter a password to unlock the phone. This is required every time the device detects it has left a wearer’s wrist. Tests suggest that tattoos in dark and solid colours interfere with the device the most. This is because the heart sensor reads a pulse by measuring light absorption though the skin - a process called photoplethysmography. 'This technology, while difficult to pronounce, is based on a very simple fact: Blood is red because it reflects red light and absorbs green light, Apple wrote on its support page. 'Apple Watch uses green LED lights paired with light‑sensitive photodiodes to detect the amount of blood flowing through your wrist at any given moment. 'When your heart beats, the blood flow in your wrist - and the green light absorption - is greater. Between beats, it’s less. 'By flashing its LED lights hundreds of times per second, Apple Watch can calculate the number of times the heart beats each minute - your heart rate.' It is thought that red and green inks reflect light in a similar way and the sensor can't distinguish between the blood and tattoo. It appears the pigmented ink of some tattoos affects the watch's sensor’s ability to read an individual’s heart rate, which in turn leads the watch to think it has stopped making contact with the skin. Apple has yet to comment on the problem, despite there being speculation that the apparent fault could also stop some people using Apple Pay. Tests conducted by iMore suggest that tattoos in dark and solid colours interfere with the device the most. This is because the heart sensor reads a pulse by measuring light absorption though the skin - a process called photoplethysmography. 'This technology, while difficult to pronounce, is based on a very simple fact: Blood is red because it reflects red light and absorbs green light, Apple writes on its support page. 'Apple Watch uses green LED lights paired with light‑sensitive photodiodes to detect the amount of blood flowing through your wrist at any given moment. 'When your heart beats, the blood flow in your wrist - and the green light absorption - is greater. Between beats, it’s less. 'By flashing its LED lights hundreds of times per second, Apple Watch can calculate the number of times the heart beats each minute - your heart rate. So the problem seems to occur when a wearer has something on their skin that reduces the lights reflectiveness, such as ink under the skin’s surface. It appears that the pigmented ink of some tattoos affects the watch's sensor’s (illustrated) ability to read an individual’s heart rate, which in turn leads the watch to think it’s stopped making contact with skin . Reddit user guine55fan thought his 42mm Sport edition watch had a bad wrist detector sensor beacuse it locked every time the screen went dark and wouldn;r receive notifications. He tried holsing it against his hand, which unlike his wrists and arm, aren't tattooed. 'My hand isn't tattooed and the Watch stayed unlocked,' he wrote. 'Once I put it back on the area that is tattooed with black ink the watch would automatically lock again.' The user has told Apple about the problem who tried to solve the problem, but are also reporting it to their engineers. This doesn’t include natural skin pigmentation. iMore tested the watch’s sensors on tattooed and non-tattooed parts of wrists, as well as elsewhere on the body and found that on non-inked parts, the sensors gave uniformed readings. However, ‘on tattooed sections, sensor readings varied wildly depending on colours and shading,’ Serenity Caldwell reported. She said solid colours in darker inks such as black and red ‘confused’ the sensor the most, causing misreadings of up to 196 beats per minute (BPM), for example. The average heart rate is 72 BPM. Tests on lighter colours such as purple and yellow caused slightly elevated misreadings of 80BPM, compared to 69BPM on the wearer’s non-tattooed wrist, but didn’t interfere with skin contact detection, unlike with darker shades of ink. The team was unable to reproduce problems reported on Twitter of light, but patterned tattoos creating errors, leading them to conclude that the design and type of tattoo makes a difference in how well the watch works. Apple has yet to comment on 'tattoo-gate' but admits on its support page that 'many factors' can affect the performance of the Apple Watch heart rate monitor. 'Skin perfusion is one,' it says. 'A fancy way of describing how much blood flows through your skin, skin perfusion varies significantly from person to person and can also be impacted by the environment. 'If you’re exercising in the cold, for example, the skin perfusion in your wrist may be too low for the heart rate sensor to get a reading.' Apple said that motion is another factor. 'Rhythmic movements, such as running or cycling, give better results compared to irregular movements, like tennis or boxing.' The sapphire glass screen in the Apple Watch has remained scratch-free after being subjected to being rubbed with sandpaper, keyed and even hit with a hammer. The test was carried out by Cardiff-based iPhone repairs specialist iPhoneFixed.co.uk, which used a sapphire screen from a 38mm Apple Watch for its experiment. Two out of the three models of Apple Watches have sapphire glass screens - the Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition. The glass is made from synthetic sapphire, which is created by applying heat and pressure to aluminium oxide powder, before the crystals are processed to remove impurities. The tiny round disks created are ground into shape, and polished, to become glass. Sapphire glass is said to be twice as tough as normal glass and almost as hard as a diamond. To test the durability of the screen, it was rubbed against a stone wall and then with a coin, before being ‘scratched’ by a key. The video capturing the attempts at destruction, shows no scratches were achieved to the screen. It also withstood being rubbed with abrasive sandpaper at some force and hit by a hammer – albeit not very hard. But most impressive, was the screen’s ability to withstand an electric drill being dragged across its surface, without leaving a mark. The test led iPhoneFixed to claim: ‘Sapphire glass is pretty strong and virtually impossible to scratch’.

Tattooed Apple Watch users reporting problems with its heart rate sensor . Sensor takes readings by measuring light absorption though the skin . Dark, solid tattoos seem to confuse the new device the most . Apple has yet to comment on the problem, despite people taking to Twitter .

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Gone are the days when a few strategically-placed tissues was all you needed to give cleavage a boost - now Japanese women are using ribbons. The fad involves women tying a blue ribbon under the breasts and in a loop over the arms, tying them at the back, so every time they lift their arms, their curves become more prominent. The idea was inspired by a popular 'anime' cartoon character whose ribbon-bound arms and chest has become her signature. Scroll down for video . A trend in Japan has seen young women tying blue ribbon under their breasts for a better cleavage . In the show, called Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon, heroine Hestia is depicted with a cartoonish face and outsized eyes, her hair in long bunches that taper to her thighs. Like her Greek goddess namesake, she wears white - but that's where the comparisons end. Her frock is short, backless, with a plunging neckline and comes with matching white gloves. Added to this is her distinctive blue ribbon, looped tightly around her pneumatic torso, and tied with the bow resting on her upper arm. The trend is inspired by the anime character Hestia from Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon . The ribbon is tied under the breasts and over the arms so that they are uplifted every time the arms are raised . The trend has seen many Japanese women uploading pictures of their successes online . But bizarrely Hestia's signature has taken off with the fans of the show. It has not only been picked up by cosplayers, who like to dress up as their favourite anime characters, but it has also been copied by ordinary girls who have been posting their own Hestia-inspired images online. The trend has even extended to toys and collectable items, with some snaps showing dolls in a copycat costume, and even a Lego figure designed to look remarkably like the anime character. While some women opt for a single loop around their chest and arms, others tie the ribbon once under their breasts and then around once again to rest on the upper arms to give cleavage a bigger boost when lifting their arms. Fans have even created detailed diagrams on how best to tie the ribbon . Both ordinary women and those who practice Cosplay (pictured) have tried the trend .

Women are wearing the ribbon and posting pictures on social media . The breast-lifting look is inspired by the anime character Hestia . Ribbon is tied so that when the arms move up, the breasts are lifted .

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Lawyers for a high school honor student in Massachusetts say the teen is 'bewildered' over the involuntary manslaughter charges against her following the suicide of her friend, as they push to have the case moved to a different county due to 'a conflict of interest'. Michelle Carter, 18, looked glum as she appeared in court in New Bedford on Thursday accused of encouraging the death of Conrad Roy III, who gassed himself in his truck in Fairhaven last July. During the hearing her defense attorney requested the case be moved out of Bristol County, saying it's 'impossible' for Carter to receive a fair trial in the area because the District Attorney is the victim's third cousin. However the the district attorney's office filed a response arguing that the DA, Thomas Quinn, has excused himself from any involvement in the case. Scroll down for video . 'Bewildered': Michelle Carter, 18, seen here in court in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on Thursday, is said to be confused at being charged with involuntary manslaughter over the suicide of her friend, Conrad Roy II, 18, according to her lawyers, who claim she was attempting to help Roy . Hearing: Carter's lawyers are trying to have her case moved out of Bristol County, saying it's 'impossible' for her to receive a fair trial in the area because the District Attorney is the victim's third cousin . Pretrial: Michelle Carter appears for a hearing in court with her attorneys Cory Madera (left) and Joseph Cataldo on Thursday in New Bedford, Massachusetts . Honor student: Carter was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Conrad Roy III last July . Supportive: Parent's Gail and David Carter have insisted their daughter is innocent and had been left overwhelmed by Roy's suicidal talk . 'There's no suggestion that DA Quinn and Conrad Roy III had ever even met,' Assistant District Attorney Kattie Rayburn said. New Bedford Juvenile Court Judge Siobhan Foley heard the arguments but did not make a decision. Authorities claim Carter, of Plainville, texted with Roy minutes before he killed himself in the parking lot of a Fairhaven store. Police said Carter sent him a text saying 'get back in' when he had second thoughts. Carter's lawyer says no crime was committed. Attorney Joseph Cataldo said outside juvenile court that they will prove Carter was actually trying to help Roy. 'Taking all the texts in context, she tried to talk him out of it,' Cataldo said, The Sun Chronicle reported. 'He caused his own death. 'She doesn't understand why she is being prosecuted.' Roy had previously tried to commit suicide over a year earlier and was battling depression. Video courtesy of WPRI . Accused: Michelle Carter (left) allegedly knew that her friend Conrad Roy III (right) was suicidal but rather than seeking help, she encouraged him to take his life in the minutes before he died last July . Last month it was reported that Carter told a friend: 'He got out of the car, and I told him to get back in... because I knew he would do it all over again the next day', according toPeople. The magazine reported that in the days before Roy took his life, Carter texted her friends to say he had gone missing and she feared he was going to take his life. But other texts revealed that she was messaging Roy the whole time. 'Let me know when you're gonna do it,' one of her messages allegedly read. 'It is believed that Carter acted in this way because she was planning to continue to encourage Conrad to take his own life,' police said, People reported. 'So as a result she was beginning to put together a plan to get sympathy from her friends, which was evident because at this point she already started explaining that it's her fault that Conrad is dead, even though he was still alive and speaking and texting with her regularly.' Police and prosecutors say the pair exchanged more than 1,000 text messages in the days leading up to his death in the parking lot of a Fairhaven Kmart on July 13, 2014. Before his suicide, Conrad told her he was scared and not ready to leave his family, according to a police report, but 'she continued to encourage him to take his own life', the Sun Chronicle reported. 'When he actually started to carry out the act, he got scared again and exited his truck, but instead of telling him to stay out of the truck ... Carter told him to 'get back in',' the police report said. Tribute: In the hours after he was found dead, Carter shared this message to her Twitter page . 'Duplicitous': Three days after she allegedly encouraged him to take his life, she questioned why he had died . Before she was arraigned earlier this year, Carter shared this image of Conrad, adding: 'Really missing you tonight'. She is free on bail but has been ordered not to touch her social media pages or text . His body was found in the truck after his parents reported him missing, and police found the text messages after looking through his phone. Carter messaged one of her friends nearly a week later expressing her fears that her messages to Roy had been found, People reported. 'I just got off the phone with Conrads mom about 20 mins ago and she told me that detectives had to come and go thru his things and stuff,' she wrote. 'They read my messages with him I'm done... His family will hate me and I could go to jail.' Even though Carter, who met Roy while on a vacation to Florida several years earlier, reportedly called herself his 'girlfriend', his friends and family said they never knew of the relationship. Friend Louie Pina, 19, told People of the first time he saw her: 'I didn't even know who she was. She was just like a random face.' After the death, Carter, who attends King Philip Regional High School, started raising money and awareness for suicide prevention and organized a fundraising softball tournament last September. Tragic: Roy had struggled with anxiety throughout school, his family said, and canceled plans to go to college . In a description for the event, 'Homers for Conrad', Carter wrote: 'Life can be tough, but helping others makes it easier.' She later wrote on Twitter that the event had raised $2,300. Carter has also repeatedly posted online about how much she misses her friend. 'Such a beautiful soul gone too soon,' she wrote on the day of his death. 'I'll always remember your bright light and smile. You'll forever be in my heart, I love you Conrad.' Three days later, she added: 'I will never understand why this had to happen.' Her most recent message - written just two days before her indictment - reads: 'Enjoy the parade from up there tomorrow Conrad, I know you would of loved to be there ♥ Really missing you tonight.' Carter, who was 17 at the time of Roy's suicide, was indicted on February 5 and arraigned on an involuntary manslaughter charge the next day in New Bedford Juvenile Court. The high school senior was charged as a youthful offender, which means her case is open and she could face punishment as an adult if convicted. She is free on bail and is due back in court in April. As conditions of her bail, she is not allowed to use the internet or social media and cannot text anyone but her parents. Her family have insisted that she is innocent and had been left overwhelmed by Roy's suicidal talk. Bailed: Carter, a high school senior who's on the honor role, has been charged as a youthful offender, which means her case is open and she could face punishment as an adult if convicted . In a statement earlier this year, they said she 'is not the villain the media is portraying her to be'. 'She is a quiet, kind, and sympathetic young girl,' they said. 'She tried immensely to help Mr. Roy in his battle with depression. We know that once all of the facts are released, our daughter will be found innocent.' Conrad Roy had graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School, where he was an all-around athlete who played baseball, rowed crew and ran track, according to an obituary. He had earned his captain's license from Northeast Maritime Institute and worked for his family's marine salvage business. But Roy's father told police that his son suffered from anxiety and had struggled to attend school, and that he had got into Fitchburg State University but had canceled his plans to go. • For confidential help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or click here . • For confidential support on suicide matters in the UK, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here .

Michelle Carter, 18, appeared in New Bedford court Thursday over the involuntary manslaughter of Conrad Roy II, 18, who killed himself last July . Carter 'sent Roy a series of texts encouraging him to take his own life' Her lawyers claim she is 'bewildered at the charges' and have asked for the case to be moved because the District Attorney is the victim's third cousin . They claim she was actually trying to help Roy . Roy was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in his idling truck . Carter told a friend she was worried that the police were checking his text messages, saying: 'I'm done ... I could go to jail' After he died, she raised money for suicide prevention and wrote on Twitter about how much she missed him . Carter, who was 17 at the time, is free on bail but can't text or use social media .

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Take it away: Raymond Allen, who opened the first KFC franchise, said he thinks the restaurant is 'dreadful' and won't eat there again . The businessman who brought KFC to the UK but has only ever eaten it once, says he will not go again and branded the fast-food chain 'dreadful.' Raymond Allen - who is only a handful of people in the world to know its secret recipe - opened the first franchise in Preston, Lancashire, in 1965. He had become a personal friend of Harland 'the Colonel' Sanders after meeting during a conference in Chicago 50 years ago. Mr Allen still has a personal hand-written copy of the recipe which is believed to be made up of 11 herbs and spices - and is a closely guarded secret by the firm. But the 87-year-old, from Jersey in the Channel islands, said the company has strayed so far from its original concept it's been 'ruined' and would never set foot in one again. He said: 'We have got one where I now live, but I would not go in there. I don't use it and I think it is dreadful. The company has ruined the product. 'Instead of staying with one good thing that was sellable, they have tried to compete with the other fast food units. They should have just stuck with the chicken.' His wife Shirley, 84, said: 'We tried KFC only once about a year ago. 'We had the traditional original chicken but there were so many different products it was difficult to know what to order. I don't think we will go back.' After the chance meeting in Chicago, Mr Allen helped Sanders establish the UK side of his empire while he was still a small-time restaurant owner in Louisville, Kentucky. He also gave him valuable advice on the legal side of the business including patents and was paid to seek out suitable locations for other branches across the world. He said: 'The Colonel was a very kind man, who was very forthright. 'But at the time we met he was a small-time Southern State restaurant owner, and I knew a lot about patents or registered trademarks. 'We had heard about him before the meeting. But when we first met him, he had only one franchisee in America who sold the chicken as a menu item in his restaurant. 'We were in the fast food business and thought it would be the ideal product to sell in a takeaway. 'We had several Wimpy bars so decided to convert them into KFC. That is what we did with the first one in Preston.' Mr Allen said he has a personal hand-written copy of the secret recipe for the unique taste of KFC chicken which is believed to be made up of 11 herbs and spices. He said: 'It is a lengthy recipe. I think there are 11 herbs and spices but I can't remember it off the top of my head so I couldn't tell you even if I wanted to. 'Dreadful': A KFC restaurant like the first one opened by Mr Allen in Preston, Lancashire. He said he ate one recently and found it 'dreadful' 'But it is locked away in a safe in a bank. We don't really get asked much about it. Not many people know about our involvement in it. 'We are a low key and private family and don't often talk about it. I have no idea how much it is worth but I would never sell it.' At the peak of Mr Allen's expansion of the franchise, he was opening a new shop every week through cash flow. He said: 'We were in a race against time with McDonalds as we both wanted to get the best sites. 'We wanted to expand a bit quicker than that so I walked the streets of London to go to a bank. 'We needed £100,000 trying to raise the money - but all the banks said there was no future in the business.' His company KFC UK Ltd, was eventually able to obtain a loan from Heublein Inc, a USA company which at the time owned Smirnoff Vodka. He said: 'They saw how well we were doing and lent us the money on condition that we sold the business once we had opened 100 units. That was what we did.' Mr Sanders had started his KFC business in 1930 at a service station in Corbin, Kentucky, where he began cooking for hungry travellers who stopped there for fuel, using a secret recipe for the coating of the restaurant's fried chicken. It became so popular that by 1935 the Governor of Kentucky made Mr Sanders a Kentucky Colonel in recognition of his promotion of the American state. Following the meeting Mr Allen acquired the rights to expand the KFC franchise outside the US, and returned home with big plans. He said: 'It was slow to catch on at first because people didn't know what it was. 'In the UK in those days chicken was something you ate for Sunday dinner. It was way before its time. We had to give it away to passers-by initially. 'We would only use fresh chickens, and they had to be two and a half pounds in weight. It was initially difficult to source the chickens because of the demand.' In recognition of his achievements in business, Mr Allen was named a Freeman of the City of London in 1979 and was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in 1965. Mr and Mrs Allen sold the business in 1973.

Raymond Allen has hand-written copy of the Colonel's secret recipe . Established UK franchise of restaurant in Preston, Lancashire, in 1965 . 87-year-old said company had strayed and should have 'stuck to chicken' Personal friend of 'the Colonel' Sanders who was 'kind' but 'forthright'

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The son of a Syrian imam who was shot dead on a London street may have met his father’s killer just days before the murder. Sources close to the investigation, which is being led by the counter-terrorism unit, told the Sunday Times that Abdul Hadi Arwani, an opponent of Syrian President Bahsar Al-Assad, had visited the area where he was killed with his son days before his death. Arwani, 48, was shot and killed in his car on a quiet street in North West London after being called there last Tuesday, apparently to provide a quote for building work. Scroll down for video . imam, Abdul Hadi Arwani (pictured), was called to a job in the area he was killed days before his death . When the imam, who had links to the Muslim Brotherhood in the UK and abroad, arrived to the house with his son and not on his own, the supposed potential client asked Arwani to come back another day. The man was identified as black and speaking with an African accent. He pretended to have lost his keys which is why he asked Arwani, a part-time builder, to return later. The Sunday Telegraph reported that the man, who has not been otherwise been identified, also told the imam that there was no need for his son to accompany him again when he did come back. Arwani's children are in little doubt their father was killed by the man asking for the building quote. Scotland Yard is looking into whether the man was a hired killer who postponed the hit because because Arwani was not alone. The counter-terrorism unit has special expertise relating to politically motivated assassinations but they are also keeping other lines of inquiry open. Aspects of Arwani’s personal life as well as his financial standing are being considered. The Syrian-born activist and imam died of multiple gunshot wounds to the chest sustained near to the junction of the Paddocks and Greenhill, Wembley. His car was parked on what has been described as a blind bend, just out of sight of CCTV. Home: Mr Arwani, originally from Syria, lived in this home in White City, west London . Arwani’s VW Passat was parked neatly on the side of the road with its engine still running and one window wound down when his body was found . Neighbours, nearby at the time of the murder, have said they did not hear any shots fired, indicating, perhaps, that the killer used a silencer. Arwani’s VW Passat was parked neatly on the side of the road with its engine still running and one window wound down when his body was found. The Muslim Brotherhood, the Islamist political group to which Arwani had long-standing links, is outlawed in many Middle Eastern countries. One Syrian opposition activist has said despite Arwami’s standing and his participation in protests against the Assad regime in London in 2012 (pictured) the imam was an unlikely target for assassination . One of the imam’s friends was quoted as saying that Arwani left the group in an official capacity ‘seven or eight years ago’ but had kept ties with some of the group’s senior figures. One Muslim Brotherhood leader, Ali Sadraddine Al-Bayanouni attended a gathering in remembrance of Arwani in the capital last week. Described as ‘non-violent Islamist’ by his family Arwani had links to a number of controversial preachers. Among them was Abu Qatada, deported to Jordan and dubbed Osama Bin Laden’s man in Europe. Arwani also campaigned against the extradition of the hook-welding preacher Abu Hamzr for offences related to terrorism. Despite the connections there is nothing to suggest Arwani was anything more than a peaceful moderate. Leaving Syria in 1982 during the last, failed uprising against the Assad regime, Arwami moved to Britain in the mid 1990s. He studied Islamic Sharia in Jordan where he claimed to have been sentenced to death in his absence by Syrian authorities. One Syrian opposition activist has said despite Arwani’s standing and his participation in protests against the Assad regime in London in 2012 the imam was an unlikely target for assassination. Imam: Mr Arwani was a preacher at the An-Noor Mosque (pictured) in Acton, West London, which has a reputation for hosting fundamentalist speakers . Hassan Anywabwile (pictured) from Trinidad and Tobago was brought in to replace Arwani at the An-Noor Mosque . Bassam Tablieh, a solicitor and opponent of the Syrian government, said there were many more obvious, high priority targets for Syrian authorities to go after in London. Police are also looking into a row over finances and transparency which led to Arwani being ousted from the An-Noor mosque in Acton where he was imam up until 2011. He was replaced at his mosque by a Caribbean preacher involved in an attempted coup d'état 25 years ago. Hassan Anywabwile from Trinidad and Tobago was brought in to replace Arwani at the An-Noor Mosque. Anywabwile's name appears in the Caribbean nation's parliamentary documents surrounding a violent coup attempt in 1990 by Muslim group Jamaat al Muslimeen It is understood that Arwani wanted to register the mosque as a charity with trustees, moving it away from its current status whereby the Acton mosque operates as a company. While the building for the mosque was bought for £1 million, raised in contributions from a number of members of the community, land registry records state the sole owner to be Khalid Rashad, one of the mosque’s founders, through a firm called ‘Brickridge’. The murdered imam had reportedly begun legal proceedings in the high court over the dispute. Rashad, 61, a Muslim convert from Wembley refused to comment on the row or Arwani’s decision to leave the mosque. He referred to a statement that expressed ‘great sadness’ at the imam’s death. It has not been suggested that any members of the mosque were involved in the murder.

Imam Abdul Hadi Arwani called to a building job in the area he was killed . Possible client appeared to back off when Arwani arrived with his son . Anti-Assad activist found in the area days later, victim of a professional hit . Police look at personal and financial ties as possible motivation for killing .

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They may not be the most glamourous of scientific instruments, but tampons could help experts clean up polluted rivers. Engineers believe the super absorbent properties of tampons could be used to detect pipes that shunt sewage into streams instead of treatment plants. They found that the cotton products absorb chemicals commonly used on toilet paper, laundry detergents and shampoos, which glow under UV light, meaning that they could shed light on previously undetectable misplumbed pathways. Engineers believe the super absorbent properties of tampons could be used to detect pipes that shunt sewage into streams instead of treatment plants. Here, a discharge pipe dumps raw sewage into a river . It’s estimated that around five per cent of homes in the UK have pipes that are misconnected, causing them to leak sewage. Professor David Lerner, who led the study at the University of Sheffield's Faculty of Engineering, explained: ‘More than a million homes have their waste water incorrectly connected into the surface water network, which means their sewage is being discharged into a river, rather than going to a treatment plant. ‘Unfortunately, it's very difficult to detect where this is happening, as the discharge is intermittent, can't always be seen with the naked eye and existing tests are complex and expensive’ But now his team have shown that tampons can glow in ultra-violet (UV) light, because they absorb chemicals found in products containing ‘optical brighteners’ which are used to whiten and brighten colours. Experts think tampons (pictured left) could be a cheap solution to detecting pollutants in rivers. On the right,  Professor Lerner tests for sewage pollution in a stream in Sheffield, UK, using a conductivity and temperature meter - a more expensive but less effective method than using tampons and UV lighting . Tampons absorb chemicals commonly used on toilet paper, laundry detergents (pictured with a stock image) and shampoos, which glow under UV light, meaning that they could shed light on previously undetectable mis-plumbed pathways . Engineers have shown that tampons can glow in ultra-violet (UV) light, because they absorb chemicals found in products containing ‘optical brighteners’ which are used to whiten and brighten colours. Optical brighteners are found in toilet paper, laundry detergents and shampoos. Lab trials determined that just five seconds exposure in a solution containing 0.01ml of detergent per litre of water - over 300 times more dilute than would be expected in a surface water pipe – enabled a tampon to glow for 30 days. Therefore, if a tampon is dunked in a river and glows under UV afterwards, experts can be sure there are pollutants in it. By using this technique at the opening of different pipes, they can trace the source of the sewage to certain households so that pipes dumping sewage into rivers can be redirected. When tampons are suspended in water contaminated by even very small amounts of detergents or sewage, they will pick up these ‘optical brighteners’ and glow. ‘The main difficulty with detecting sewage pollution by searching for optical brighteners is finding cotton that does not already contain these chemicals,’ Professor Lerner said. ‘That's why tampons, being explicitly untreated, provide such a neat solution. Our new method may be unconventional - but it's cheap and it works.’ Lab trials determined that just five seconds exposure in a solution containing 0.01ml of detergent per litre of water - over 300 times more dilute than would be expected in a surface water pipe – enabled a tampon to glow for 30 days. The technique was then trialled in the field by suspending tampons for three days in sixteen surface water outlets running into streams and rivers in Sheffield and then testing the tampons under UV light. The scientists found that nine of the tampons glowed, confirming the presence of optical brighteners - and therefore sewage pollution. With the help of Yorkshire Water, the team followed the pipe network back from four of the nine polluted outlets they'd identified, dipping a tampon in at each manhole to see where the sewage was entering the system. This enabled them to successfully isolate the sections of each network where the sewage originated, narrowing down the households which would need to be inspected in more detail. A visual inspection in one area immediately revealed a house where both a sink and soil stack were connected to the wrong sewer, according to the results of the study, which were published in Water and Environment Journal. The technique was then trialled in the field by suspending tampons for three days in sixteen surface water outlets running into streams and rivers in Sheffield and then testing the tampons under UV light. This image shows a 'scum' caused by detergent in the Peak District National Park . When tampons are suspended in water contaminated by even very small amounts of detergents or sewage, they will pick up ‘optical brighteners’ and glow under UV light. Here, fluorescent powders glow under UV light . Professor Lerner said: ‘Often the only way to be sure a house is misconnected is through a dye test - putting dye down a sink or toilet and seeing where the coloured water appears in the sewer.’ ‘It's clearly impractical for water companies to do this for all the households they supply, but by working back from where pollution is identified and narrowing it down to a particular section of the network, the final step of identifying the source then becomes feasible.’ Pollutants found in domestic waste water change the bacterial and invertebrate life in rivers, encouraging pollutant tolerant species and leading to the build-up of 'sewage fungus', which is visible as a grey lining to the river bed. Waste water discharges can also carry pathogens such as norovirus. Most misconnected households are unaware they are discharging their waste water into the wrong system and - once it has been identified - immediately rectify the problem. Local authorities do have the power to complete the work and charge it back to the householder, but in practice, this power is rarely used. Now that Professor Lerner has proved his method works in practice in the field, he hopes to trial it at a larger scale to identify all the sources of sewage pollution on the Bradford Beck, the river which runs through the city of Bradford.

Engineers at the University of Sheffield made the discovery . Tampons glow under UV light when they have absorbed detergent . This enables experts to work out where pollution is coming from . Innovation could stop sewage being accidently shunted into rivers .

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Shane Warne hailed Richie Benaud as the 'godfather of cricket' following the former Australia captain and broadcaster's death at the age of 84. Benaud was as well known for his commentary as his cricket after moving into a career in the media in 1956 which saw him become the voice of the game in both England and his homeland. But he was also a trailblazing all-rounder who took 228 wickets and scored 2,201 runs in 68 Tests while never losing a series in charge of his country. Tributes are seen at the statue of Richie Benaud at the Sydney Cricket Ground after his passing aged 84 . A tribute of a microphone with Benaud's Test cap number of 190 is left at the statue . The flags atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge can be seen flying at half-mast as a tribute to Benaud . The Australian flag at the SCG is lowered at half mast for the Australian cricketer and commentator . One of Benaud's most famous commentaries was on the 'ball of the century' - Warne's first delivery in Ashes cricket which dismissed Mike Gatting - and the 45-year-old fellow leg-spinner paid an emotional tribute to his mentor on Instagram. 'Dear Richie,' he wrote. 'I've known you & Daphne for close to 30 years & to everyone you were a legend on all levels & rightly so too. As a cricketer, commentator & as a person, you were the best there's ever been & to top it off, an absolute gentleman... 'For me it was an honour & a privilege to call you a close friend & mentor, we had so many wonderful times together, talking cricket & in particular, our love & passion of leg spin bowling. I will cherish our entertaining dinners & all the fun times we shared over a long period of time. 'I would also like to thank you & Daphne for all your support & time you made for me as a young cricketer & leg spin bowler trying to make his way as an 18 year old, your tips & advice along the journey meant so much !!! 'Richie, you were loved by everyone, not just the cricket family, you were the godfather of cricket & you will be missed by all... R.I.P my friend.' Shane Warne paid tribute to Benaud, calling him the 'godfather of cricket' Current Australia Test captain Michael Clarke believes it was Benaud's spirit as well as his prowess with bat, ball and microphone that made him one of the most popular figures in the game. 'I think that everybody involved in the game of cricket: supporters, players, the media, everyone, Richie is known for a lot more than bowling a few leg-spinners and hitting a few cover drives,' he told Today on Channel Nine in Australia. 'I think that's probably why he's such an idol to so many current cricketers because he's been such a gentleman on the field, an amazing player and a lot of current players probably don't realise what a good player he was. 'But, what he's done off the field, he's an amazing example to a lots of sportsmen. I think all of us look up to Richie so it's a really sad day. 'He was a great player and a great captain, a wonderful leader of men and I think he's continued that off the field. He sets a great example, he's a gentleman, he played the game in the right spirit. 'He loved winning and I think he helped the Australian team have that attitude that they wanted to win but he played the game the right way.' Benaud took a break from commentary in 2013 after being involved in a car accident and just over a year later his comeback was put on ice as he began to receive treatment for skin cancer. Benaud was one of cricket's great personalities and will be remembered for his dry wit and knowledge . Benaud was a daring captain and became the first cricketer to score 2,000 runs and take 200 wickets in Tests . A floral tribute lies at a plaque at the SCG . He never did return to the microphone full time but his legacy was long since secured and Australia coach Darren Lehmann hailed him as 'one of the game's greats'. 'The fact that Australia never lost a series under his captaincy says so much and those standards were just as high when he turned his attention to calling the game,' said Lehmann. 'We loved listening to him commentate when the team was together in the dressing room. When he was on air, we always had the TV volume turned up because his comments were so insightful. 'He spent a lot of time talking to players of all ages, passing on his great knowledge and love of the game. What stood out more than anything about Richie is that he always put the game first. 'There will only ever be one Richie Benaud. Our thoughts go out to Daphne, John and the entire Benaud family at this sad time.' His family have been offered a state funeral by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Benaud at one point was Australia's leading wicket-taker with his leg-spin before his record was surpassed by Dennis Lillee and eventually Warne. England coach Peter Moores was also among those to express their sympathy at Benaud's passing, saying: 'Richie sums up all that is great about our sport. 'He was a true gentlemen with a real insight into the game, he made heroes of the players he commentated on and his enthusiasm for the sport made you want to get off the sofa and play. 'He will be sorely missed.' The tributes continued to pour in as the rest of the world awoke to the news. Australia batsman Steve Smith, currently in India playing in the Indian Premier League, wrote on Twitter: 'Sad to wake up and hear of the loss of Richie Benaud. True gentleman and The Voice of cricket. Will always be remembered RIP Richie £190.' The number 190 refers to Benaud's Test cap number for Australia. A three-part post from India great Sachin Tendulkar read: '#RIPRichie Wonderful personality who was always warm and encouraging. Had great insights on the game. 'Fondly remember our discussion on the art of leg spin along with Official @ShaneWarne in Sharjah. Last spoke to him late last year. 'Was not well but full of enthusiasm. Great loss to the world of cricket. Heartfelt condolences to Richie's family and friends.' Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara added: 'So sad to hear about the passing of Richie Benaud. The great voice of cricket is no more. He defined an era with conviction and sincerity'. David Morgan, MCC President, said: 'I came to know Richie and his wife, Daphne, well over the course of my career, and I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts go out to Daphne, and the rest of Richie’s family and friends. He was a kind, generous and supremely talented man. 'As a cricketer he was a fantastic leader and one of the finest exponents of the art of leg spin the game has ever seen. As a commentator his skill was unrivalled – charismatic, engaging and informative. 'He truly was the master of the pause. He is irreplaceable as a broadcaster and his passing will leave a void in the J.P. Morgan Media Centre during this year’s England v Australia Investec Test match at Lord’s.'

Richie Benaud passed away at the age of 84 on Friday . He was as well known for his commentary as his cricket . Benaud never lost a series while he was Australia captain . Leading figures from the sport were quick to pay tribute .

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Theresa May initially rejected an application for the 32-year-old Taliban henchman to stay in the UK, but her decision was overturned by immigration judges . A Taliban henchman suspected of murder in Afghanistan has won the right to stay in Britain on human rights grounds. The 32-year-old, known only by the initials SAKA, admitted that his father was in charge of 65 Taliban troops, but claimed he only agreed to join the terrorist group because he was worried about his safety. He also claimed he had been tortured during four years in jail in Kandahar after being accused of killing a provincial governor’s son. The bodyguard escaped from prison and went into hiding, but claimed that he fled to Britain after Taliban fighters tried to track him down. The Afghan, whose identity has been kept secret by the courts, had an initial claim for sanctuary rejected by Home Secretary Theresa May. But in a controversial move, immigration judges have now thrown out her decision and given SAKA permission to stay because he was entitled to asylum and protection under human rights laws. It was ruled that deporting him to Afghanistan would breach Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which prohibits torture and inhuman or degrading treatment. Experts said he would be ‘at risk of mistreatment and physical harm if he were arrested on account of being a suspected Taliban’. Court papers said: ‘During his time with the Taliban he saw a leader behead a man because he believed him to be a spy. After this incident his father decided to leave the Taliban. ‘Whilst crossing the desert the appellant and his father were arrested and placed in detention. The appellant was accused of killing MK, the son of the governor of Herat. ‘The appellant claims he then spent four years in Sarpoza prison in Kandahar and was never formally convicted or tried. ‘He claimed he was tortured and his head was covered and he was beaten.’ SAKA claimed he escaped from the prison and travelled with a Taliban member to his home in Kunduz. He said his father had been shot dead trying to flee the jail. At some point he arrived in the UK. The Home Office considered whether he had actually been convicted of murder and whether his presence in Britain ‘constituted a danger to the community’. Hearing the case in the Upper Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, Judge Helen Rimington ruled that if SAKA were sent home the Taliban 'might also be informed of his return’ Lawyers for the department accepted he was a ‘low level member of the Taliban’. Hearing the case in the Upper Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, Judge Helen Rimington ruled that if SAKA were sent home the Taliban 'might also be informed of his return’. He would also be at risk from the current Afghan government on the basis of his former membership of the Taliban, she said. Last night, a former British commander criticised the judgement and demanded a shake-up of human rights legislation so it could not be exploited by former insurgents. Colonel Richard Kemp, who led UK forces in Afghanistan, said: ‘Our blind adherence to European human rights legislation sees British soldiers who risk their lives to defend us hounded through the courts while this enemy fighter is allowed to stay here to threaten our country. ‘Our security at home already has enough challenges from experienced jihadists returning from Syria without our own courts wantonly adding to our problems in this way. ‘This case underlines the urgent need to change the law to prevent such dangerous absurdities.’

32-year-old, known as SAKA, claimed he fled to Britain to escape Taliban . He admitted his father was in charge of 65 Taliban troops but claimed he only joined group over safety fears . Afghan, whose identity is secret, had initial claim rejected by Theresa May . But immigration judges now say SAKA can stay under human rights laws .

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Former England captain Kevin Sinfield has been warned he will be a 'target' when he makes the switch to rugby union at the end of the season. Sinfield, 34, the greatest captain in Leeds' history, stunned the world of rugby league on Tuesday with his sudden announcement that he will quit the sport at the end of the season and join the Rhinos' sister club Yorkshire Carnegie on an 18-month contract. Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield is to switch codes and join Yorkshire Carnegie at the end of the season . Castleford head coach Daryl Powell, the man who made Sinfield captain at the age of 22, trod the same path, although in a coaching capacity after losing the Rhinos top job in 2003, and has a word of warning for his former team-mate. 'It surprised me a little bit,' Powell said. 'It will be interesting to see if he can make a success of it but he's been an outstanding player and captain within the sport and you wouldn't back against him. I think he's been unbelievable in his career. 'He won't need my advice. He knows what he's doing. I'm sure he will have done all his homework. Sinfield (centre) lifts the Super League trophy after Leeds beat Warrington in the grand final in October 2012 . 'It's certainly a challenge. You look at Sam Burgess and what he's going through, and Iestyn Harris - it's tough. It's not an easy thing to do. 'The one thing you do have is a bit of a sign on you, on your head. You're a bit of a target. 'It's a completely different sport. It will be interesting to see what position he's going to play, but I wish him all the best.' Sinfield is tackled during a match between Leeds Rhinos and Leigh Centurions last year . Sinfield, who has guided the Rhinos to six Super League titles, three World Club Challenges and the Challenge Cup in 2014 at the expense of Powell's Castleford, will be the second high-profile departure from Headingley at the end of the year following Jamie Peacock's appointment as Hull KR's new football manager. The former Golden Boot winner is closing in on third place in rugby league's all-time scoring list with 3,997 points, but Powell believes his old club have a ready-made replacement in 20-year-old Liam Sutcliffe, who has deputised for an injured Sinfield in the last two matches. 'They've got some really good young players,' Powell said. 'Liam Sutcllife has slotted in there and seems to be doing a good job. He looks like a mature young player who can handle things pretty much the way Kevin did when he was a young fella. Sinfield (left) in action for England against France during the 2013 Rugby League World Cup quarter-final . 'I was obviously at the back end of my career when Kevin started and it looked like he was going to be an outstanding player. But I don't think anyone could have foreseen how good he was going to be and how many things he would win and how much he would grow as a leader in the game. He's been awesome.' Sinfield has been named in Leeds' 19-man squad for Friday's derby at Castleford, but coach Brian McDermott will not rush his skipper back. 'I'm not sure if he's going to be fit for Friday,' McDermott said. 'What we have got to make sure when Kev does come back into the team is that he's 100 per cent fit. 'Sutcliffe's played really well in these last couple of games. He's held his own and in some parts of the games has played really well. 'It's good to know that while Kevin's in recovery, Sutty is doing a good job and getting more experience.'

Kevin Sinfield has announced he is leaving Leeds at the end of the season . The 34-year-old will cross codes to join sister club Yorkshire Carnegie . Former England captain has won six Super League titles with the Rhinos .

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Ousamn Jatta, 45, (right) took wife Beryl, 88, (centre) to a care home while he went to Africa for three weeks but when he returned was not allowed to take her home with him . An African husband who took his elderly British wife to a care home for respite while he went to Gambia is threatening to go on hunger strike after she was not allowed to return to him. Ousman Jatta, 45, married wife Beryl, 88, in Gambia 13 years ago and moved back to the UK with her when she became ill with dementia in 2006. Mr Jatta, who is his wife's carer, had taken her to a care home in February while he returned to Africa for three weeks. But when he went to pick her up he was told social services had intervened and ruled she could not go home with him. Mr Jatta had threatened to go on hunger strike unless Bristol City Council hand over his wife, who he says has pleaded to return home to her husband. 'They have used their power against me to keep my wife in a nursing home against her and my wishes,' said the supermarket security worker. 'I care for her better than anyone and I feel very sad. 'Every time I go to the Gambia I contact social services for respite, but they never told me they were going to keep my wife. 'To me Beryl is not old, she is a human being and no matter if she is old or young she is my wife. 'I would never neglect Beryl. I love Beryl. I'm feeling bad to see her in a nursing home whilst I am ready to look after my own wife. 'As soon as I came to this country I'm looking after her and nothing has happened to her. 'I don't say that the nursing home is bad but to me the belief I have is that you take a person to a home if that person has no-one to look after her but as far as Beryl is concerned, I am ready to look after her until God finalises.' Retired shop worker Mrs Jatta moved to the Gambia more than 17 years ago and met Mr Jatta when he helped translate for her in a local shop. The pair became firm friends and dated for four years before they got married in 2002. But they were forced to come back to the UK when Mrs Jatta fell ill and doctors advised the mother-of-two that she would get better treatment at her home in Bristol. Mr Jatta became her primary carer along with local authority carers who visit during the day while he is at work. Mr Jatta featured in promotional material for Bristol City Council but is now at odds with the local authority over the way he feels he and his wife have been treated . He booked her in for respite care at Avon Lodge Care Centre in Bristol while he went on a break to the Gambia on February 5, telling him he would be back in three weeks. But when he called on February 27 to say he would pick her up the next day, he was told he couldn't collect her and had to telephone social workers for more information. 'I asked why and they said "contact social services",' he said. 'It was a weekend so I called social services on Monday morning and the only thing they told me was they thought I was tired and this and that and that I had left her. Mr Jatta had threatened to go on hunger strike unless Bristol City Council hand over his wife, who he says has pleaded to return home to her husband . 'I have said in the past that I am tired and that some time in the future I might need to leave her, but I have never abandoned Beryl. 'I have access to her when I go to the nursing home to see Beryl but as far as I'm concerned it's not the best place for her to be. 'I promised to myself and to God I shall never let her down. Beryl is my first priority. 'I am used to Beryl - we are used to each other. 'When I finish work at 10 o'clock she will not go to bed and tells her carers she is waiting for her husband.' A legal expert who specialises in health and welfare said social workers do not have the power to keep someone against their will. 'They don't have that over-riding say,' said Fiona McGhie from Irwin Mitchell. 'They can form a view and put forward a view of what they think might be in someone's best interested, which may or may not be the same as the family members. 'But ultimately there there's a dispute it needs to go to the Court of Protection, as nobody has got that tight to make a decision either way. 'It doesn't matter how well motivated these decisions or those views are, the rule is for the court to make that final decision.' The authority says it has now agreed an 'appropriate care plan', and are understood to be in discussion with Mr Jatta over the future of his wife's care - but she is currently still in a home. Mr Jatta is confident the council will relent and allow his wife to leave, but is angry at the how he and his wife have been treated. A spokesman for Bristol City Council said: 'We have been in regular contact with Mr Jatta over a period of time regarding his wife's care and are pleased to have agreed an appropriate care plan with him which puts the best interests of Mrs Jatta first.'

Ousman Jatta married to wife Beryl 13 years ago after meeting in Gambia . Couple lived in Africa until 2006 when Mrs Jatta became ill with dementia and they moved to Bristol . Mr Jatta took wife to care home in February when he went to Africa . But he says Bristol City Council have not allowed her to return home .

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A British marathon runner has become the first blind athlete to complete the 'toughest footrace on Earth', which saw him run almost 160 miles across the Sahara Desert. Dave Heeley, 57, from West Bromwich, ran the gruelling challenge over six days as he battled through sand dunes, dried river beds and rocks. The super-fit father-of-three, known affectionately by his friends as 'Blind Dave', took part in the Marathon des Sables where competitors carry provisions on their backs and temperatures can rise to 50 degrees. Scroll down for video . Dig in: Dave Heeley, pictured with his guide, is the first blind man to finish the Marathon des Sables . Endurance: In the marathon, brave competitors run 156 miles in six days across the Sahara Desert . Thumbs up: Father-of-three Mr Heeley has raised funds for the Albion Foundation, a charity that works in partnership with his beloved West Brom to use sport as a way to help the local community . Mr Heeley - who became the first blind man to run seven marathons on seven continents in 2008 - set off on April 5 and hopes to raise more than £30,000 for charity. He was joined by two guides and friends Rosemary Rhodes and Tony Ellis. The 57-year-old crossed the finish line on Friday after running 156 miles and camping in the desert. Tough: In the Marathon des Sables, athletes have to carry their provisions on their back and sleep in tents . Rocky: Mr Heeley struggled with the terrain as he hadn't done any mountain climbing, but still finished the race . Completed: Mr Heeley finished the 'toughest foot race on Earth' on Friday after running almost 160 miles . The Marathon des Sables translates into English as Marathon of the Sands. It was started in 1986 by Patrick Bauer - a French concert promoter. The course is about 156 miles, the equivalent of six regular marathons. It is a six day race and there is only one rest day. Competitors must carry all their provisions for the whole race on their back. Temperatures in the desert can reach 50 degrees during the day and more than 40 per cent humidity, while dropping to below freezing at night time . Other famous Britons to compete include rower James Cracknell. His wife, Debbie, 48, said: 'The terrain was something that he did not know how to manage. 'The team hadn't done any mountain climbing in their training. 'It took them a bit longer than he expected as a result. They were eight or nine hour days running in that heat. 'It was sweltering and he also had to go through sandstorms. The conditions were difficult.' She added: 'They had to do 56.5 miles straight and run through the night at one stage. 'They had to go up a big hill at that part and going down can be just as bad, especially if you can't see. 'I am very proud. It is certainly a tough challenge. 'He has done a number of difficult challenges in the past but this tops it. I am very pleased for him.' Mr Heeley has been raising money for the Albion Foundation, a charity that works in partnership with his beloved West Bromwich Albion FC to use sport as a way to benefit the community. So far, he has raised £20,000 but hopes to reach a further £10,000. Resting up: Mr Heeley ran through the Sahara Desert and then had to sleep in his tent and make his own food . In 2008, the father-of-three completed the Seven Magnificent Marathons challenge which saw him finish seven marathons in a week on seven continents. His route took him from Port Stanley, Falkland Islands (Antarctica), to Santiago, Chile (South America), Los Angeles, USA (North America), Sydney, Australia (Australasia), Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Asia), Nairobi, Kenya (Africa), before finishing with the London Marathon. In another record breaking achievement, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes became the oldest Briton to finish the Marathon des Sables when he completed this year's course at the age of 71.

Dave Heeley, 57, completed the 156-mile Marathon des Sables on Friday . The father-of-three known as 'Blind Dave' is the first blind man to do so . He previously finished the Seven Magnificent Marathons challenge in 2008 .

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Online blogging sensation Zoella has come under fire from Jamie Oliver's company over adverts for unhealthy foods that appear next to her vlogs on YouTube. Internet star Zoella, real name Zoe Elizabeth Sugg, has enjoyed meteoric success after her blog and video posts amassed a huge teen following on social media. Jamie Oliver's company, an enduring advocate for promoting healthy eating, has warned that young stars such as Zoella, 25, and fellow vlogger and boyfriend Alfie Deyes, 21, should be more aware of the adverts that appear alongside their posts. Wise words: Jamie Oliver's company has said that influential vloggers such as Zoella (right) should try and ensure adverts for unhealthy foods don't appear next to their posts . It comes after an investigation found that video blogs - known as vlogs – popular with children aged 11 to 17 are being hijacked by 30-second adverts for junk food and online gambling sites. Although some of these are for harmless products such as Dolmio pasta sauce or hair dye, others are for Haribo, Coca-Cola and for an online gambling website, according to the Independent newspaper. Oliver's own company says it has a deal with YouTube that ensures that the chef's channel on the video sharing website actively stops sugary food and drinks from being promoted next to his videos. On Sunday, Brighton-based Zoella posted a video entitled 'Stuff Your Mouth' with ThatcherJoe (My Brother). The video showed the star and her sibling trying to guess what each other was saying while filling their mouth with marshmallows. The post has already attracted over 1.5million views. The video blogger describes herself on her Twitter profile as 'YouTuber, Blogger, Friend & Pizza Addict'. Last year, she published her book Girl Online, which recorded record sales for a first-time author. On the back of her social media success, Zoella has also created her own beauty line. Her boyfriend has achieved similar success with more than three million subscribers signing up to his YouTube channel. The couple share a £1million Brighton home. Although the Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) currently prevents food that is high in fat, salt or sugar from being advertised on television shows that appeal to children under 16, there are no guidelines about video bloggers, despite their growing influence. Matt Wilson, spokesman for the ASA told FEMAIL that while 'television-like content' posted on YouTube was not yet subject to the same guidelines, the ASA was 'keeping an eye on the situation'. He said: 'A recently commissioned Independent Review into the impact of online advertising of food and soft drink products on children showed that the available evidence on advertising’s impact on children’s dietary choices is limited, and does not merit a change to the existing rules.' 'Where the TV and online rules differ is on scheduling. As the available evidence shows, media differ; with TV having the most persuasive, albeit a moderate, impact on children’s food preferences. 'This is why there are currently scheduling restrictions on TV (for foods that are classed as ‘high in fat salt or sugar’) that don’t apply online and to other non-broadcast media.' Star couple: The young web-savvy entrepreneurs can count a beauty line and several books between them but should they be more conscious of what they're promoting to their young audience . Zoella's boyfriend, Alfie Deyes, a hugely successful blogger in his own right featured Jamie Oliver on a vlogging post last year. Ads for McDonalds and Coca Cola ran alongside the footage . A virtual career has brought bricks and mortar: Zoella splashed out £1million for her first house last year. The luxury property is in the seaside town of Brighton . The vloggers are unlikely to have control over which adverts appear next to their posts although Oliver's company is suggesting that such influential stars should be proactive in requesting that certain brands, such as Haribo and Coca Cola, do not appear. When Jamie Oliver appeared alongside Alfie Deyes, who is dating Zoella, ads for McDonald's and Coca-Cola appeared. A representative from the chef's company told the ipaper that while they couldn't control what appeared on others' channels, they did have a 'firm agreement' with YouTube about what could appear on Oliver's own Food Tube channel. FEMAIL has contacted Zoella for a comment. Professor Jason Halford, a health behaviour expert at the University of Liverpool, said: ‘Advertising does affect children in terms of what they purchase and reinforcing the brand. ‘But even beyond brand, our research has found it makes them grab the nearest sugary thing around, irrespective of their appetite.’ The couple aren't the only ones to feel the wrath of the Naked Chef in recent weeks. While at his Ministry of Food cookery school in Sydney, Australia, Oliver was drawn on his ongoing feud with Gordon Ramsay and couldn't resist stoking the embers. Oliver said of his one-time friend: 'He's just a ranter, he's paid to rant. He's paid to shower negativity and all his proteges don't talk to him because he's like that and it's a shame.' He added: 'To be honest, I'm annoyed that I said anything because I did bite for a few years and it felt quite good but I don't think it's very responsible of me to take the p*** again because I don't want his kids to get upset because I'm slagging off their dad.'

The chef and healthy food campaigner's company said influential stars should be careful about adverts appearing next to their video posts . Jamie Oliver's Food Tube channel has a 'firm agreement' with YouTube to stop ads for unhealthy foods running next to his own posts . The Advertising Standards Authority currently doesn't safeguard against unhealthy ads appearing on online videos, just television programmes .

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To celebrate the 10th birthday of the Football League Awards, a team celebrating the best players from below England's top tier during that decade has been put together, including a host of stars. The world's most expensive footballer and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale heads the list of those who have spent time in anywhere between the second and fourth tier of English football. He is joined by seven current Barclays Premier League players as well as three outfielders and a manager still plugging away in the Football League. Here's the team in full: . GOALKEEPER . Kasper Schmeichel (Darlington, Bury, Cardiff City, Coventry City, Notts County, Leeds United, Leicester City) Now with Leicester in the Premier League, Schmeichel has been named in as part of three Football League Team(s) of the Season and has promotions from League Two and the Championship on his CV. Now with Leicester in the Premier League, Kasper Schmeichel has been named in three Team(s) of the Season . DEFENCE . Angel Rangel (Swansea City) Classy right back has risen from League One to the Premier League with Swansea, impressing in his four seasons in the Football League after moving from Spain. Classy right back Angel Rangel has risen from League One to the Premier League with Swansea City . Ashley Williams (Swansea City) Another player to be promoted twice with Swansea, Williams is now an established top-flight international centre back and captains his club and country. Ashley Williams is now an established top-flight international centre back and captains his club and country . Wes Morgan (Nottingham Forest, Leicester City) Always commanding in the centre of defence, Morgan has made over 400 Football League appearances across successful spells with Forest and Leicester. West Morgan has made over 400 Football League appearances with Nottingham Forest and Leicester City . Gareth Bale (Southampton) He only spent full one season in the lower divisions, but it would seem strange to leave Bale out of this team. He scored five goals from left back in the Championship back in 2006-07. Gareth Bale only spent full one season in the lower divisions, but it would seem strange to leave him out . MIDFIELD . Wes Hoolahan (Blackpool, Norwich City) One of the Football League's best midfielders consistently, Hoolahan has sandwiched three years in the top flight with time in the lower leagues and could be in line for a fourth promotion this season. Wes Hoolahan has been one of the Football League's best midfielders consistently with Blackpool and Norwich . Adam Lallana (Southampton, Bournemouth) Now at Liverpool, Lallana rose through the ranks with Southampton and moved from League One to the Premier League with back-to-back promotions in 2011 and 2012. Adam Lallana rose through the ranks with Southampton and moved from League One to the Premier League . Peter Whittingham (Derby County, Cardiff City) The only non-striker to top the scoring charts, in the 2009-10 season, Whittingham has been a constant presence for Cardiff since moving from Aston Villa in 2007. Peter Whittingham has been a constant presence for Cardiff since moving from Aston Villa in 2007 . FORWARDS . Glenn Murray (Carlisle United, Stockport County, Rochdale, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace, Reading) He's been consistently knocking in the goals for clubs across the Football League for years, and now Murray is finally getting a real chance at the Premier League with Crystal Palace - and he's taking it well. Glenn Murray has been consistently knocking in the goals for clubs across the Football League for years . Rickie Lambert (Rochdale, Bristol Rovers, Southampton) Nobody has scored more goals (153) in the Football League over the last 10 years than Lambert, so he is a no-brainer for this side. Nobody has scored more goals (153) in the Football League over the last 10 years than Rickie Lambert . Jordan Rhodes (Ipswich Town, Rochdale, Brentford, Huddersfield Town, Blackburn Rovers) So prolific in the lower divisions, Rhodes became the most expensive Football League transfer when he joined Blackburn and is regularly linked with a move to the top flight. Prolific striker Jordan Rhodes became the most expensive Football League transfer when he joined Blackburn . MANAGER . Eddie Howe (Bournemouth, Burnley) Two brilliant spells with Bournemouth sandwich a brief stint with Burnley for Howe, who looks like he may be a Premier League manager next season. Eddie Howe looks like he may be a Premier League manager next season with Bournemouth going strong . The Football Manager Football League Team of the Decade, in full, as revealed at the Football League Awards .

Gareth Bale has been chosen in the Football League Team of the Decade . Eleven players and one manager picked as part of Awards 10th anniversary . Ashley Williams, Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana are all included . Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is picked as the manager of the side .

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These two Australian dogs have got talent! A pair of border collies were caught on camera performing a balancing act. Using a human as their base, pooches Ace and Holly stood up high on their hind legs, with their front paws up. Scroll down for video . Here we go! Border collie Ace is seen on top of his owner and trainer Dai Aoki's lap . Don't forget about me! Soon, Holly the border collie hops onto Aoki's legs . The brief clip, set to 'Les Toreadors' from 'Carmen,' first shows a man, identified as their owner and trainer Dai Aoki, lying on the ground with 22-month-old Ace on his lap. Soon, Aoki puts his legs in the air - and 28-month-old Holly hops on. Once Holly is up, Aoki stretches his hands up toward the sky. Soon enough, Holly and Ace stand up solely on their hind legs - and hold the pose for several seconds. This isn't the first time the dogs have shown off their skills. Aoki's Instagram page and YouTube pages feature multiple videos of Ace and Holly doing tricks. Aoki also works as a dog trainer, and runs the Waterloo, Australia-based company Positive Dog Care. Neat trick: The trio are seen performing their stunt together . Ta-da! Holly and Ace finish the trick by standing on their hind legs . Family: Ace (far left) and Holly (far right) are seen with their owner and trainer, Dai Aoki. Aoki runs the Waterloo, Australia-based dog training company Positive Dog Care . Puppy Tales pointed out that the TV show 'The Living Room' deemed Ace Australia's Smartest Dog in 2014. Aoki told the website in January 2015: 'I only use positive reinforcement in the training that I do. 'And, equally importantly, I always have fun with my dogs. 'I actually don’t really use the word "training" – we are just having a good time together and learning new things.' Aoki also told Puppy Tales: 'I have had a few dogs in my life and I have never learned properly about dog training. 'With Holly and Ace, I wanted to spend quality time with them and have happy long lives together, so I undertook a course on Canine behaviour.' 'The most important things in training your dogs are consistency, patience, respect and love,' Aoki revealed to the website. Skilled: Aoki's Instagram page and YouTube pages feature multiple videos of Ace and Holly performing tricks .

Border collies Ace and Holly were caught on camera performing a gravity-defying feat together . The two pooches stood up on their hind legs while balancing on their owner and trainer Dai Aoki . They have appeared in a number of videos showing off their tricks .

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She might be celebrating her 75th birthday, but an overjoyed Queen Margrethe of Denmark looked far younger as she waved to excited crowds from the balcony at the Amalienborg Palace. The Danish monarch was joined on the balcony by her sons, Crown Prince Frederik, 46, and Prince Joachim, 45, who were with her again for a procession down Copenhagen shopping street Strøget to the Københavns Rådhus [city hall] for a slap-up lunch. And the two were by Margrethe's side once again in the evening when the Danish royals welcomed royals from all corners of Europe to Fredensborg Castle for a gala banquet followed by a magnificent fireworks display. Early arrivals: Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark were among the first guests to arrive for the gala dinner . Cut-out: Crown Princess Mary's bell-sleeved dress featured a rather risque cutaway bar, showing off her ponytail . Smart: Denmark's Princess Marie and Prince Joachim were next to arrive with Prince Joachim wearing a striking red velvet tuxedo . Smart: Denmark's Princess Marie chose a floor-length ivory dress covered in delicate beads . Joining them was Frederik's Australian-born wife Mary, 43, who opted for a striking silver gown featuring a neat high neckline and dramatic blouson sleeves. Margrethe's other daughter-in-law, the French-born Princess Marie, 39, was also at Fredensborg and looked wonderful in a floor-length cream beaded gown. Other members of the Danish Royal Family to attend the event included Margrethe's sister Princess Benedikte, 70, who chose a summery floral dress with a square neck and sheer train. As with Wednesday night's lavish dinner at Christiansborg Palace, Danish prime minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt  was on the guest list and cut a dramatic figure in a heavily sequinned black and nude dress. But while socialist politician Ms Thorning-Schmidt, who is married to former Labour MP Neil Kinnock's son Stephen, caught the eye, it was the many royals in attendance who took centre stage. Looking good: Queen Margrethe (right) and Princess Benedikte chose complementary gowns in striking lilac and pink . Gorgeous: Danish prime minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt cut a glamorous figure in her sequinned black gown . Making an entrance: King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece (left) and Princess Elisabeth of Denmark (right) The Danish Queen Margreth made a striking entrance in her wide skirted dress and chic up 'do . The monarch appeared to be full of fun again as she took her seat in the middle of the top table . Crown Princess Victoria from Sweden, also in a floor-length, beaded gown, looks for her place at the dinner party . Spectacular: Fireworks explode over Fredensborg Castle at the end of the gala dinner . Magnificent: The display had been laid on to mark Margrethe's 75th birthday . Stunning: The 262-year-old castle, which was built by Frederik IV, was lit up by the flashes from the exploding fireworks . From Sweden came the country's King Carl XVI Gustaf and his glamorous Brazilian-born wife Silvia, who arrived with Crown Princess Victoria, 37, who looked ravishing in a spectacular sequinned dress. The Norwegian Royal Family was represented by dashing Crown Prince Haakon, 41, who had arrived in the Danish capital earlier that day to mark Queen Margrethe's birthday alongside his wife, the ice blonde Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Margrethe's birthday celebrations had kicked off with a touching family wake-up call, which saw Margrethe's two sons and their families join crowned heads from the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg to sing traditional Danish folk songs beneath her window. Next on her agenda was an appearance on the balcony of the Amalienborg Palace alongside her son and heir, Crown Prince Frederik, 46, his wife Crown Princess Mary, 43, and their four children. Waiting below was an enormous flag-waving crowd who went into raptures as the royals appeared, watched by members of other European royal dynasties, among them Sweden's and Norway's. Also on the balcony was Margrethe's second son, Joachim, 45, his French wife Princess Marie, his children from his first marriage, Nikolai, 15, and Felix, 12, and his youngest two, Henrik, five, Athena, three. One royal who couldn't be present on the balcony or for the gala dinner at Fredensborg that followed was Margrethe's 80-year-old husband Prince Henrik who, according to palace officials, is suffering from flu. The French-born royal also missed the carriage procession down Copenhagen shopping street Strøget to the Rådhus and was replaced for the day by his son Frederik. Royal wave: Queen Margrethe is flanked by her sons Frederik and Joachim as she waves to the crowds . Celebrating: Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik, his wife Mary and their nine-year-old son Prince Christian on the balcony . Family affair: Frederik and Mary were joined by their four children, including twins Vincent and Josephine . Pay attention! Four-year-old Vincent appeared more interested in scaling the balcony rails . What's going on? Prince Christian grimaces at something in the crowd during his grandmother's birthday celebrations . Despite being without Prince Henrik, the appearance proved a cheerful affair - largely thanks to the antics of four-year-old Prince Vincent, who did his best to scale the railings of the balcony. Held back by his father, the youngster smiled mischievously and was quickly copied by his twin sister Josephine - much to their mother Princess Mary's amusement. Australian-born Mary, who was elegant in a navy ensemble topped with a grey cocktail hat, certainly appeared to be enjoying the moment, smiling broadly as she stood with her four children. Frederik, meanwhile, was content to wave to the crowd and at one point leaned down to whisper in the ear of his older son, nine-year-old Prince Christian. Girls together: Prince Joachim holds his three-year-old daughter Athena, while Crown Princess Mary clutches four-year-old Josephine . Overjoyed: Queen Margrethe, who was without her husband Prince Henrik, appeared overcome . Saying thank you: Margrethe, who was resplendent in a turquoise ensemble, waved to the crowds . Saying hello: The Danish royals toured Copenhagen following the balcony appearance . Enjoying the day: Denmark's Princess Marie, Crown Princess Mary and Queen Margrethe wave to the crowds outside the Amalienborg Palace . Enjoying the ride: Margrethe and Mary sat opposite each other during the procession along Strøget . Pomp: The royals were followed down main shopping street Strøget by a detachment of guards . Birthday wishes: Queen Margrethe enjoyed an official luncheon at the Københavns Rådhus at the end of the procession along Strøget . Joining in: Swedish royals, including Crown Princess Victoria, also appeared on the balcony . Showing their support: Sweden's 65-year-old King Carl XVI Gustaf and his Brazilian-born wife, Queen Silvia . Support: Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and King Harald on the balcony . Enjoying the moment: Deposed King Constantine II of Greece, his wife Queen Anne-Marie and Princess Benedickte of Denmark on the balcony . Last night's banquet was the finale in a two-day orgy of celebration that began on Wednesday night with a dinner at Christiansborg Palace that brought together royals from the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Luxembourg as well as those from Sweden and Norway. Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia, the youngest reigning royals in Europe, led the way in, followed by the equally glamorous King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Norway's King Harald, who joined the Danish royals on the balcony, was accompanied by his wife Queen Sonia, and his son Crown Prince Haakon and daughter-in-law Mette Marit. Sweden's 65-year-old King Carl XIV Gustaf also brought his heir, in his case Crown Princess Victoria, 38, and her former personal trainer husband, Prince Daniel. Other royals to attend included the elegant Queen Mathilde of the Belgians who shimmered in a stunning purple gown at Wednesday night's event and smiled broadly as she made her way inside on the arm of husband King Philippe. Watch out for the wind! Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 41, and Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, 37, attended the event . Future queen: Crown Princess Victoria chats to her husband and former personal trainer Prince Daniel, 41, during the celebration . Outpouring: Thousands gathered outside the Amalienborg Palace and along Strøget . Overjoyed faces: Flag-waving crowds snapped pics outside the Amalienborg Palace . Crowd control: Thousands of revellers patiently awaited for the royals to come out on the balcony . Denmark's official royal magazine, Billed Bladet, celebrates Margrethe's 75th birthday by featuring the queen on the cover . Joyful: The crowds were particularly delighted when Queen Margrethe appeared on the balcony . Wake up: Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary prepare to wake Queen Margrethe . Friendly: Crown Princess Mary with Queen Maxima (left) and Crown Prince Frederik with nephew Nikolai . Windy: The chilly Danish weather appeared to be taking its toll on Crown Princess Mary's hair . Getting better: Queen Mathilde, who recently injured her knee, showed off a black knee-brace . All smiles: The Belgian royals and Grand Duc Henri of Luxembourg also took part in the wake-up . Excited: Prince Joachim's youngest son Henrik, five, (in blue coat) looked thrilled to be taking part . Delighted: Queen Margrethe looked pleased with her wake-up and smiled broadly at her family . Hello there! She then leaned down to wave at the gathering below . The former ruler of Greece, King Constantine II, 74, also attended, as did his wife Queen Anne-Marie who was ravishing in her emeralds. Iceland, a colony of Denmark for more than 600 years, was also represented, with President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson attending with his Israeli wife, Dorrit Moussaieff. Several speeches were made during the dinner, including a tribute from Crown Prince Frederik which the 46-year-old made in three different languages. Speech! Crown Prince Frederik paid tribute to his mother in three languages last night . Guests: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians and King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain . Chat: Grand Duc Henri of Luxembourg chats to Crown Princess Mary during the dinner . Celebrating: Joachim and Marie of Denmark and Willem-Alexander and Maxima of the Netherlands . Glamorous gathering: The scene in the banqueting room at the Christiansborg Palace last night .

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is celebrating her 75th birthday today . Last night she hosted a Gala dinner attended by royals from around Europe . Today the delighted monarch appeared on the palace balcony to wave to the crowds after a lunch at City Hall . No members of the British royal family were able to attend the glitzy celebration in Copenhagen .

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Ed Miliband made his first appearance on the campaign trail in three days this morning after going to ground over the Easter weekend. The Labour leader was out campaigning in Bristol this morning – his first public appearance since Saturday. While Mr Miliband decided to take the weekend off to spend time with his family – his political rivals wasted no opportunity to drum up support with just a month to go before polling day. Scroll down for video . Ed Miliband made his first appearance on the campaign trail in over 72 hours this morning after going to ground over the Easter weekend . While Mr Miliband decided to take the weekend off to spend time with his family – his political rivals wasted no opportunity to drum up support with just a month to go before polling day . After a low-key day campaigning in his constituency in Doncaster on Saturday, the Labour leader spent all of Sunday and Monday with his family . Labour election chiefs have reportedly calculated that it is better to keep a low profile outside of the live TV debates, where he can speak directly to voters. There have already been rumblings of discontent in the party over the amount of time Mr Miliband appears to be spending preparing for the debates. After a low-key day campaigning in his constituency in Doncaster on Saturday, the Labour leader spent all of Sunday and Monday with his family. At the same time, David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage and Nicola Sturgeon was prominent on the campaign trail. The Prime Minister was pictured kissing an orphaned lamb on Easter Sunday, and he delivered a major speech on the economy on Bank Holiday Monday yesterday. Mr Clegg spent Easter Sunday with his family, but he made a series of campaign visits yesterday. David Cameron - greeted in Belfast by Tory minister Theresa Villiers - is on a whirlwind tour of the UK his wife Samantha - visiting Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England . Mr Cameron, holding his wife's hand, visited the Titanic Studios in Belfast, where they saw the film sets for the TV drama Game of Thrones . The Prime Minister visited Edinburgh this morning - where he tucked into breakfast with Samantha . Both Mr Cameron and Mr Clegg recorded televised Easter messages, while the Labour Leader only posted a statement to Facebook. The Prime Minister has also ramped up his campaigning today – visiting constituencies in all four countries of the United Kingdom while Mr Miliband is appearing at an event in Bristol. A number of Labour MPs are concerned at Mr Miliband’s decision to appear in a third TV debate a week on Thursday. The showdown – dubbed the ‘Challengers Debate’ – will not feature the Prime Minister or his Mr Clegg, leaving the Labour leader open to attacks from the SNP, Plaid and the Greens. One MP said it was ‘madness’ for him to take part in the debate minor parties without the Tories and Lib Dems. Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg works while traveling on a train to the north west of England while on the campaign trail . Nigel Farage - who was campaigning in Kent yesterday - met workers at Bird and Yates car repairs during campaigning in Cannock in the Midlands today . First Minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP Nicola Sturgeon met with residents of Livingston, west Lothian . A Labour source told the Telegraph: ‘We understand that there are different views but we took a simple decision: the more people see a man with the energy, principles and the ideas to change Britain the better it is. ‘And the more opportunity we can have to speak directly with the public the better it is. ‘You can gameplay 100 different scenarios but if someone offers us 90 minutes of airtime to talk to the public, if he has a chance to talk to millions of people, we should take it.’ Mr Miliband this morning used his first campaign appearance since Saturday to launch a fresh attack on the Tory record on the NHS. The Labour leader said A&E waiting times had soared because the Government had failed to keep GP surgeries open at evenings and weekends. Addressing an audience in Bristol, he said: ‘The NHS cannot go forward if queues to see your GP are stretching backwards and I believe that Britain can do a lot better than people waiting day after day for basic healthcare. That's what our plan will do.’ While Ed Miliband went to ground yesterday, the Prime Minister hit the campaign trail - visiting supporters in Poole, Dorset . Ukip leader Nigel Farage was also out campaigning yesterday, on Bank Holiday Monday, visiting families in South Thanet, Kent . Mr Cameron meanwhile was on a whirlwind tour visiting all four nations of the UK in a day. He kicked off his aeroplane tour in Edinburgh, visiting the Scottish Widows headquarters for breakfast with wife Samantha. The Prime Minister chatted to staff about pension changes as he tucked into haggis, egg and fried bread, while Mrs Cameron had a bacon roll. He was later due to fly to Wales before addressing a rally of supporters in the south-west of England. Ahead of the 600-mile trip, Mr Cameron insisted he had a ‘simple message’. He said: ‘We have one month to save our economy from the disaster of an Ed Miliband government. ‘We have one month to save Britain from his mountain of debt; one month to save Britain from his punitive taxes; one month to save Britain, and British families, from his anti-business and anti-aspiration agenda.’ The premier said Britain had been put back on its feet over the past five years, adding all four parts of the UK were now growing.

Mr Miliband makes first appearance on the campaign trail in over 48 hours . Labour leader out campaigning in Bristol after going to ground over Easter . Cameron, Clegg, Farage and Sturgeon all campaigned over the weekend . The PM has today embarked on whirlwind tour of all four nations of the UK .

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(CNN)Tuesday is Equal Pay Day, the fictitious holiday marked by progressive women's groups as the point in the year women would have to work to make up for "lost" wages as a result of the so-called wage gap. In the wake of Hillary Clinton's presidential announcement, the "holiday" has special meaning. Clinton's election will no doubt center on women voters, and the Democratic women's agenda centers on pay equity and fairness in the workplace. Here's the thing: That 77-cent wage gap statistic is grossly overstated. It's a comparison of averages -- comparing full-time working women with full-time working men -- that doesn't control for any of the important factors that go into determining one's salary such as education, profession, title, time spent in the workforce and time spent in the office each day, to name a few. When we do control for these variables, a much smaller wage gap persists of about 4-6 cents, some of which may be the result of gender discrimination, but also is likely a function of women's choices and different behavior, such as not negotiating as often as men do -- factors for which economists simply can't control. The new women warriors: Reviving the fight for equal rights . I frequently reference my own experience as a working mom with young children as an example of someone who not only made the "mistake" of majoring in history but then pursued a career in the nonprofit political world -- not exactly a winning combination if a high salary is the ultimate goal. Add to this the fact that I took time out of the workplace and worked part time to have a family, and my earning potential simply isn't as high as some of my male counterparts. Opinion: Why Hillary Clinton should take a pay cut . Still, conservatives -- and by extension Republicans -- ought to be paying attention to Equal Pay Day. Because for many on the right the midterm election victories signaled that the "war on women" narrative was over. That Democrats had overplayed their hand and that candidates such as Colorado's Mark Udall simply couldn't succeed. In some respects, Republicans are right. Voters did choose policy substance over gendered rhetoric, and in many ways they rejected the insidious "war on women" narrative. The facts about the gender wage gap . But women voters are valuable, and Equal Pay Day ought to be a reminder that Democrats aren't ready to surrender. Let's remember a 5-point national gender gap still remains in the Democrats' favor. Bottom line: The "war on women" narrative hasn't been turned off -- it's simply shifted gears. And with the presidential election season just revving up, we can expect to see the "war on women" focus turn to the workplace, where Democrats will claim women are paid unfairly, not given the paid leave benefits they deserve and not given the child care support they demand. Many on the right fear if they try to push back on the issue of pay equity they will be skewered in the polls. But nothing could be further from the truth. Map: Where the gender pay gap is the widest . The Independent Women's Forum conducted a randomized, controlled experiment on the issue of the wage gap, and we found that not surprisingly the progressive message in favor of the Paycheck Fairness Act -- a legislative "solution" to close the pay gap -- increased support for the bill but surprisingly was not effective at increasing support for Democrats. In short, if the right is silent on the issue, the left has the potential to win the battle but not the war. It's tempting on days such as Equal Pay Day for Republicans to want to lie low -- to ignore the rhetoric and hope it will all go away by Wednesday. But the reality is that's the worst thing conservatives can do. The public is open to hearing the real story on pay equity, and conservatives need to be ready and willing to respond.

Sabrina Schaeffer: Tuesday is Equal Pay Day, a fictitious holiday marked by progressive women . She says the wage gap between men and women is grossly overstated .

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Fancy bonding with a Brazilian, romancing a Roman, puckering up to a Parisian or seducing a Swede? A dating website is offering one lucky person the chance to scour the world for love, all without paying a penny. Match.com is seeking an outgoing, media-savvy person with a passion for travelling and meeting new people to hop around the globe and go on dates with locals. Scroll down for video . The chosen candidate will be able to discover all that the dating scene in each city has to offer . To coincide with the dating site's 20th anniversary, applications seeking a 'date explorer' to help it revolutionise the British dating scene. The lucky singleton will be given a round-the-world ticket with stops at five different destinations: New York, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Stockholm and Paris. In each city they will sample the local dating scene and unearth the pearls of wisdom that could help turn Britons into better daters. The lucky singleton will be given a round-the-world ticket with stops in New York and four other cities . The chosen candidate will be able to discover all that the dating scene in each city has to offer - from samba dancing in Brazil and Swedish saunas to coffee near Rome's Trevi Fountain and strolling hand in hand along the Champs-Elysees in Paris. The trip will last for six weeks and take place during June and July, with all hotel and travel costs covered. It will also include a generous expenses budget to ensure they can go on as many dates as possible without breaking the bank. The lucky winner could be romancing a Roman near the sparkling waters of the Trevi Fountain . A spokesperson for Match.com said the website is hoping ‘the chosen date explorer and their followers will be inspired by the savvy, no-nonsense approach of New Yorkers, the passion of Romans, and the Parisians’ ability to confidently charm their date'. As part of the application process candidates are asked to describe their best and worst dates and why they should be chosen for this adventure. The deadline to enter the competition is April 30.

Match.com said the winning candidate will be outgoing and media-savvy . The lucky singleton will stop in Rio de Janeiro, Paris and New York . The trip will last for six weeks with all hotel and travel costs covered .

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Concerns are growing over Russian ships that have docked in a once-secret naval base in the Arctic. Military leaders in Norway are nervous about its powerful neighbour's presence on its 'strategically important' coastline following a spike in tensions between Russia and NATO nations. Some experts have criticised the shutting down of Olavsvern Naval Base - a huge complex buried in mountainous terrain near the town of Tromsoe - which has been closed since 2009. But fears have once again peaked after three Russian ships spent the entire winter docked deep within the mountain hideaway which was once a heavily guarded military facility. Show of strength: Norway's military leaders are growing concerned after three Russian warships spent the winter docked inside a closed naval base (file photo) deep inside the country's mountainous terrain . Aggression: In February, RAF planes intercepted two Russian bombers (file photo) which had flown into Irish territory and forced a passenger jet to divert its course . Force: And late last year, the Russian navy anti-submarine ship Severomorsk (file photo) and three other Russian ships had to be escorted out of the British channel . It was originally shut because the country's leaders thought the threat from Moscow was reduced, despite its massive Northern Fleet which is base in the nearby Kola Peninsula. Norway's former vice admiral said shutting down the base was 'pure madness' while other critics say their submarines now have to travel hundreds of extra miles to protect the region. This is far from the first time Russia has flexed its military muscles in other countries' territory. In February, a passenger plane had to be diverted to avoid two Russian bombers that flew through Irish-controlled airspace without warning. The disruption on February 18 was thought to have occurred during the same incident in which British RAF Typhoon fighters were scrambled to escort the Russian vessels. That move was perceived as a show of strength by Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine conflict after Prime Minister David Cameron accused him of challenging the 'territorial integrity' of Kiev. It followed a separate incident when the Royal Navy had to intercept a Russian warship which strayed to close to the UK while passing through the English channel the same month. The Neustrashimy-class warship – equipped with missiles, anti-aircraft guns and torpedoes – was monitored and escorted by a heavily-armed British frigate. Cat and mouse: Heavily-armed HMS Argyll follows the Russian warship (back left) as it passes through the English Channel in February . Intercepted: Footage released on Russian TV showed the moment two RAF jets escorted the Russian bomber in February . Concerned: They are worried by this perceived show of strength from Moscow (Russian President Vladimir Putin pictured) and its presence on its 'strategically important' coastline . And late last year, the HMS Tyne had to escort another Russian destroyer and three other boats from the Channel as they passed through the Strait of Dover after carrying out military exercises in the North Sea. Since January 2014, there have been at least 17 shows of military strength by Russia near the UK. The most serious included: . Feb 18: RAF jets scrambled after two Russian Bear bombers spotted off the coast of Cornwall, forcing a flight from Dublin to divert. Feb 15: Russian warship intercepted by Royal Navy in the English Channel. Jan 28: RAF fighters challenge two Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles south of Bournemouth. Jan 8: Defence chiefs ask for US help to hunt a suspected Russian submarine lurking off the coast of Scotland. Nov 2014: Russian flotilla on military exercise in the Channel escorted from UK waters by HMS Tyne. Nov 2014: Nato aircraft called in to hunt suspected Russian submarine off the west coast of Scotland. Oct 2014: RAF Typhoon warplanes shadow two Bears as they fly down the west coast of Britain. Elinar Skorgen added: 'We are the only country along with Russia to have a permanent presence in the Barents Sea, where we share a common border. Obviously our navy should be stationed there, including our submarines. If the ships aren't there where they are needed, they might as well be scrapped altogether.' The Armed forces put the base - which cost over £390million to construct - up for sale on Norway's version of eBay. It was eventually bought for just £3.5million by a Norwegian businessmen and was rented out to Russian research vessels which were reportedly linked to the country's state-owned energy giant Gazprom. Its landlord Gunnar Wilhelmsen said: 'There are no longer any secrets surrounding this base... Not since the military and NATO agreed to put it on sale over the Internet, along with photographs of every nook and cranny.' Many military experts are now worried by the the potential for Russian military activity aboard the research vessels. A former second in command for the Norwegian military said: 'Russia is a country where the state has a say over all commercial or semi-state business. It's clear, very few people know what happens on these vessels.' Jan Reksten believes the sale of Olavsvern was 'a double loss' as 'Norway's armed forces lost an important base and now there are Russian vessels docked there'.

Three Russian ships that docked in Olavsvern Naval Base for the entire winter . Base which was shut down in 2009 is nestled deep inside mountainous region . Norway's military fears Russian presence on 'strategically important' coastline .

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Caledonia, Michigan (CNN)Ben and Shelby Offrink met in college. It wasn't the most romantic setting -- a study group for calculus-based physics -- but Ben managed to turn it into a story worth telling by cheating. "I set up a study group and ended up telling the other people not to come so it would be just the two of us," said Ben with a smile. "He was sneaky," says Shelby. "Yeah, I wanted to meet her," says Ben, "and that was the best way I could figure out." Fast-forward eight years to 2014. Ben, now 34, and Shelby, a newly minted 30-year-old, were married and raising little Maeve, 3, and baby Hazel, 3 months, in Caledonia, Michigan, when life suddenly turns upside down. "I thought it was sciatica," Shelby says of the back pain and the "odd" feeling that prompted her to go to the hospital. "But I couldn't get the doctors in the ER to pay attention. So I went back the next day and told them that I was incontinent, and they did an MRI and there it was." "It" turned out to be an intramedullary glioblastoma, a highly aggressive form of brain cancer. Shelby's version was extremely rare because it was lodged in her spine instead of her brain. "So it's actually tangled into the spinal cord itself," Ben explains. "If you'd imagine a meatball inside of bunch of spaghetti, you can't just easily take it out without damaging a bunch of the spinal cord itself." Surgery removed 75%. The rest was treated with a combination of oral chemo and radiation. But suddenly a second spot above the first grew worse and the area of radiation had to be broadened. After a week of treatment, Shelby suddenly lost feeling in her legs. Unfortunately, the numbness became permanent. Before long, Shelby was paralyzed from the belly button down. But that didn't stop her fighting spirit or her sense of humor. Shelby nicknamed her tumors and decided to "terminate" them. "You pronounce it as 'tumah tumah-nator,'" Ben says. "Like how Arnold Schwarzenegger would say it if he had a tumor." As Shelby continued to fight and improve, in August 2014, Ben got some terrible news. The Hodgkins lymphoma he had fought and battled into remission when he was 20 had reappeared. And it probably had been hiding in his body for a few years, making it extremely hard to overcome. "I thought it was never a concern again," Ben says. "The procedures I went through, having a bone marrow transplant, I thought there wouldn't be any issues. It's been over 15 years. It caught everyone completely off guard." Ben was slated for a clinical trial with an experimental drug, but his alkaline phosphate levels were too high to meet the requirements. With no other options in the Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor or Detroit areas, he is now on generalized chemotherapy, hoping it will force the cancer into remission so he can undergo a bone marrow transplant. Two donors have been found that are a perfect match, if the cancer will respond. "As it goes on, they are saying it's getting harder and harder to treat," he says. "It's just like a car picking up speed. Eventually you're going to have 5 million cells, it's just going to keep growing and growing." Suddenly, both parents were undergoing the nausea, fatigue and discomfort of chemotherapy while trying to raise two small children. "Some days it does feel like a battle," Ben admits. "The days you are feeling absolutely horrible you don't even want to get out of bed, but you know you have to because you have to take care of the girls or help Shelby. Some days it's just way tougher than others." Friends and family became critical to the family's success, taking over updates to the family's online journal, and running fundraisers for medical expenses and building supplies to make the house wheelchair-friendly. "We'd had an amazing support group," Ben says. "Shelby has friends from high school who will drop everything to help us out at a moment's notice. And the community, it's just amazing for people to help that much. " "Even outside of our community, people we don't even know," adds Shelby, wiping a tear from her eye. "We've had care packages sent from Ireland, Sweden and Australia. It means a lot." This January came the worst news yet. Shelby's cancer, which had retreated from her spine, suddenly appeared in her brain. Three tumors. Inoperable. What is Shelby's reaction? "I'm not giving up," she says. "Ben and I have a long road ahead of us. We know it's going to be hard, but we're going to do it." "For me it's just something that you have to do," Ben says. "You have to fight it and you have to beat it because there is no option." Maeve, who is 4 years old now, and Hazel, 1, will have a home with Ben's brother if the worst is to happen, and friends are setting up fundraisers for the girls' education. But that's not the focus of Ben and Shelby's fight. They want to get well. "Yeah, we have two little ladies we have to take care of," Shelby says, "and lots of family and friends that care about us." "She's not just doing it for herself, she's doing it for her whole family, especially her girls and her husband, Ben," said Jay Tomczak, Shelby's older brother. "She's not going to ever give up. What we really need is hope." The Offrinks would like help finding clinical trials to address the rare cancers they are fighting, as well as access to cancer centers with more advanced techniques than are available in Michigan. "We're going to get all of our information and would like to go to Harvard or Mayo (Clinic) or places where maybe they do have more experience, and act in a shorter time frame," Shelby says. "If, right now, we can find two or three trials that maybe Shelby can get into, or a trial drug for me to try instead of the path I'm on right now, it could definitely benefit us," adds Ben. "We just can't wait," Shelby says. Her prognosis is about six months, she says, and a year for her husband. "Never give up, because there's no reason to. Just keep fighting," Shelby says. She breaks into tears: "Especially when you have someone special to fight for and everyone has someone special to fight for -- there's no one who doesn't."

UPDATE: Shelby Offrink lost her battle to cancer on June 28, 2015 . Offrink was diagnosed at 30 with rare inoperable brain cancer . Her husband, Ben, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, which had been in remission 15 years .

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A football club chairman has warned of a new breed of hooliganism in the sport – from retired grandfathers who are trying to relive their youth and encourage violence on match days. Dave Doggett, the boss of League Two outfit Cambridge United, believes groups of up to 10 men - aged in their 50s and 60s - are trying to relive the 1980s by arranging fights with rivals prior to games. He said violence at matches has increased recently as the older men return to watching their team play in their retirement and fears there is a danger that they will try to encourage younger fans to join their 'gangs'. Scroll down for video . Dave Doggett, the chairman of Cambridge United, has warned of a new breed of hooliganism and believes groups of up to 10 men - aged in their 50s and 60s - are trying to relive the 1980s by arranging fights with rivals . Mr Doggett said violence at matches has increased recently as older men return to watching their team play in their retirement and fears there is a danger that they will try to encourage younger fans to join their 'gangs' Writing in his club's latest programme, Mr Doggett said: 'Unfortunately football clubs still attract an undesirable element of society that appear determined to ruin the enjoyment of real supporters of football clubs. 'Our promotion to the Football League appears to have encouraged our "risk" from the 1980s to come out of retirement. 'Many of them are grandparents trying to encourage the next generation to join their "gangs". 'It sounds pathetic but unfortunately it is reality. We are working closely with police. 'Hopefully the reality of the potential consequences will dissuade some of our younger supporters from becoming involved with these undesirables. 'Our football club is too important to so many to allow a few to ruin our great sport.' Peter Woor, a Cambridge United fan, said he had noticed that the hooliganism of the 1970s and 1980s still lingers in games against local rivals such as Southend United and Luton Town. He said: 'There's a tension and you feel threatened so I don't go to those places anymore. It's not worth it. 'Most places are fine though, but you still tend to go to away games and keep your colours hidden. 'I remember the 1970s and 1980s and it was horrendous and of course it's nothing like that but it's still a problem. 'These people must have something missing in their lives to want to do this. It's very sad.' Cambridge supporter Simon Dobbin, 42 (pictured with wife Nicole), remains in a medically-induced coma since being attacked after an away game to Southend on March 21. Police said he was an 'entirely innocent victim' Mr Doggett said older men were those causing violence. Pictured: Police with fans following reports of disorder outside Southend's Spread Eagle pub prior to the recent match between the Essex side and Cambridge . One Cambridge season ticket holder, who asked not to be named, said a group of about 30 fans regularly turn up to games looking for trouble afterwards. He said: 'They arrive after the game starts and then leave before it finishes to find a fight.' Cambridge United supporter Simon Dobbin, 42, remains in a medically-induced coma since being attacked after their game away to Southend on March 21. Essex Police said he was an 'entirely innocent victim' and believe he was set upon by a group of thugs intent on attacking the visiting Cambridge fans. Cambridgeshire Police said the force has also seen an increase in the 'severity and volume' of football-related disorder this season. Inspector Steve Kerridge said: 'We have seen an increase in football-related violence and disorder amongst a very small minority of people, both in Cambridge and other locations when the club has travelled. 'The tragic events recently leading to a serious injury in Southend have been reported widely and sicken us all. Mr Doggett said Cambridge United had noticed an increase in violence since the club was promoted to League Two last year. Pictured: Southend United's Barry Corr beats Richard Tait to the ball in last month's match . 'The club is working hard with us to ensure that those who use football as a vehicle for violence and disorder have no place in the terraces or association with Cambridge United.' He said police are using football banning orders, which impose 'stringent court-backed' restrictions on individuals. He added: 'The increase of risk activity both in severity and volume this season means regular consideration of this level of intervention is once again - and sadly - justified and necessary.' The warning comes as football chiefs across the country continue to promote the Kick It Out Season of Action campaign to promote respect within football.

Cambridge United chairman warning of rise of violence among older fans . Dave Doggett said grandfathers in their 50s and 60s trying to arrange fights . He said violence has increased since club promoted to League Two in 2014 .

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Arsene Wenger admits he is concerned Theo Walcott’s confidence is plummeting after his struggles with England this week. The Arsenal manager will have a heart-to-heart chat with the forward ahead of Saturday’s crunch top-four clash against Liverpool. Walcott was hauled off after 55 minutes of England’s 1-1 draw in Italy on Tuesday night. Theo Walcott struggled for England and Arsene Wenger admits he is concerned by the winger's confidence . Walcott was replaced by Ross Barkley after just 55 minutes of England's 1-1 draw against Italy on Tuesday . 2 - Premier League goals for Walcott this season - his average haul per season during his time at Arsenal is 5.6. It was the latest disappointment in a difficult season for the 26-year-old, who has struggled for game time since returning from a long-term lay-off due to a serious knee injury. With Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out of Liverpool’s visit due to a hamstring strain, and Danny Welbeck a major doubt after sustaining a knee problem on international duty, Walcott could start on Saturday. But Wenger said: ‘Yes, I’m worried about Theo’s confidence. He’s sensitive and I’m a bit concerned about the damage that game can have on his mind. Walcott could face Liverpool on Saturday with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain injured and Danny Welbeck a doubt . ‘He’s not completely there yet (after the injury). But being exposed like that, people have a harsh judgement on him that is not deserved because he does well. ‘At the moment he is frustrated, but that is normal. I will speak with him, but I think he is strong enough. ‘I will see what state of mind he is in. We always have a word, if it is a positive experience or a negative experience, you ask “how did it go?”. We always speak about the last game. ‘He is not fragile mentally, he is strong mentally but he is disappointed because when you come back from an injury you always think you are ready. ‘He needs patience. He is at the moment not in his best mood. ‘He has big confidence in himself and he has gone through some difficult periods in his life and he has always come out with strength.’ Arsenal boss Wenger says he will speak with Walcott but believes the Gunners winger is 'strong enough' Walcott found himself playing in the No 10 role for England in Turin — a role he is not accustomed to. And Wenger admitted he was surprised to see the pacy forward in such an unfamiliar position. ‘Have I ever seen him play No 10 in training or anything? No,’ said Wenger. ‘Theo’s strength is the quality of his movements, he wants to go to get on the end of things. He’s not a guy who provides. ‘I don’t think it was the intention of Roy Hodgson to play him there. It’s maybe because Wayne Rooney took the initiative during the game to play higher up and tell Theo to drop back. ‘I didn’t see Roy Hodgson in the game stand up to say “Walcott, you come and play in midfield and Rooney you go up front”. That’s an initiative they took on the pitch.’ Walcott aims a shot at goal during England's friendly against Italy at the Juventus Stadium in Turin . Walcott was starting his first international game in 18 months having injured his cruciate ligaments . Meanwhile, Wenger insists there are fundamental flaws in FA chairman Greg Dyke’s proposal to increase the number of required homegrown players in Premier League squads to 12. Dyke believes increasing the number of British players in squads will help contribute to a more successful England team. But Wenger said: ‘I believe we are in a top level competition and you earn your right through the quality of your performance rather than your place of birth. ‘Secondly, I’m happy to, and would like to contribute to the quality of the English national team, but you have two questions you can raise before that. ‘First of all between 1966 and 1996 there were no foreign players in England and it didn’t improve too much the performances of the national team. ‘Secondly, if between the ages of 16 and 21 the England youth teams win every single competition in Europe then there is something we have to do because they are not getting their chance at the top level. Wenger believes there are flaws in FA Chairman Greg Dyke’s proposal to increase the homegrown quota . ‘That is not the case, on the contrary. I think between 16 and 21 the English youth teams, until now, have not performed. So that’s the heart of the problem. ‘Let’s get better at that level, then if there is a problem integrating these players in the top teams, we have to do something about it. ‘I think today you have to be very brave to integrate young players in the top teams because the pressure is very high. I still believe when they are good enough, they play. ‘You speak about Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane. Nobody stops the quality, no matter where they are from. So let’s focus on that first.’

Arsene Wenger will have chat with Theo Walcott ahead of Arsenal clash . Walcott was substituted after 55 minutes of England's draw with Italy . Arsenal boss is Wenger is concerned by the winger's confidence . The Gunners take on Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday .

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The Duchess of Cambridge is a modern-day suffragette who has done more to advance the cause of women than anyone else in recent years. Or so says actress Patsy Kensit, who made the comments in an interview with this week's Stylist magazine. Miss Kensit, 47, appeared in the magazine's regular 'Queen of Everything' feature and said the Duchess of Cambridge would be her 'regal inspiration'. Feminist icon: Patsy Kensit says the Duchess of Cambridge is 'our generation's suffragette' Charity work: The Duchess is famous for philanthropy but not, until now, feminism . She added: 'She's so fabulous on every level. She repeats outfits, which is brilliant. I know it's a shallow thing to say but I think it's done so much for women. 'I'm not going to be forced to have to look different every time I go out. She's like our generation's suffragette.' This is the first time that the Duchess, who spends much of her time doing charity work, has been lauded as a feminist icon. Although she has won plaudits for her dedication to children's charities such as The Art Room and Place2Be, her demure dress sense and closeness to her family has resulted in some criticism. Most recently, novelist Margaret Atwood revealed that she thinks Kate is an 'uneventful dresser' who is no match for Princess Diana. Suffragette: Emily Wilding Davison is pictured throwing herself in front of the King's horse in 1913 . Votes for women: Campaigners lobbying for votes for women became known as suffragettes . Critics: The Duchess was dubbed a 'machine made princess' by Hilary Mantel and 'drab' by Margaret Atwood . ‘I think she’s watching her back,' continued the 75-year-old author. 'I think she probably has people who pretty much tell her what is appropriate for her to wear. 'I don’t think she’s become the fashion plate that Diana was, and I think she’s probably doing that advisably, wouldn’t you say?’ Miss Atwood isn't the only writer to criticise the Duchess, who is due to give birth to her second child later this month, in public. Double Booker Prize winner and Wolf Hall author Hilary Mantel has described Kate as being like a ‘shop window mannequin’ and a ‘machine-made’ princess who has been ‘designed by committee’. Meanwhile Sandi Toksvig caused outrage when she said the Duchess doesn’t have a ‘single opinion’ of her own, while Joan Smith produced a similar storm by labelling Kate ‘unambitious and bland’.

Miss Kensit said the Duchess of Cambridge is 'our generation's suffragette' The 47-year-old also said the Duchess was her 'regal inspiration' Made the comments during an interview with a weekly fashion magazine . Kate is famed for charity work but has never been dubbed a feminist before . The Duchess is due to give birth to her second child later this month .

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Upmarket Bentleys and Porsches are more likely to break down than much cheaper cars, according to a survey. The two marques finished bottom of a 38-strong table of vehicle manufacturers judged on reliability. Scroll down for video . Reliability: Bentleys and Porsches are more likely to break down than cheaper cars according to a survey . The list price of Bentleys ranges from £136,250 to £224,700, yet the manufacturer and Porsche finished bottom of a 38-strong table judged on reliability . Thousands of cars aged three to eight years old were assessed on their failure rate, age, mileage and cost of repairs. The most reliable was Honda, with Suzuki second and Toyota in third place while Chevrolet and Mazda were joint fourth. Overall, the most reliable models were the Honda Jazz and Mitsubishi Lancer while the least reliable was the Audi RS6, which was also the most costly to fix, with an average repair bill of £1,003. Electrical faults were the most common across all cars, accounting for almost a quarter of visits to garages. Axle and suspension faults were also common, affecting 22% of cars. What Car? magazine compiled the table with the Warranty Direct website. What Car? editor Jim Holder said: 'Honda's success in the reliability index is chiefly down to low failure rates. But, when things do go wrong, the cars are also relatively cheap to fix. 'Reliability is always one of the key attributes buyers look for when considering a used car purchase, so manufacturers that consistently demonstrate durability will always do well with the consumer.' The list price of Bentleys ranges from £136,250 to £224,700.

Bentleys and Porsches finished bottom of reliability table of manufacturers . Cars were assessed on their failure rate, age, mileage and cost of repairs . Most reliable was Honda, with Suzuki second and Toyota in third place .

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(CNN)When ISIS overran their villages near Mosul in August 2014, a small group of Assyrians, a Middle Eastern minority with a history reaching back more than 4,000 years, picked up weapons and formed their own militia: Dwekh Nawsha -- "The Sacrificers." Assyrians belong to the rapidly dwindling Christian population of Iraq -- recent estimates from CAPNI, the largest Christian relief organization in northern Iraq put the number as low as 300,000 compared with 1.5 million 20 years ago -- and many among them see the fight with ISIS as a final battle for survival against the Islamists. "'Ah, Assyrians -- I've read about them in the Bible,' is what many people say," says Marcus Naissan, a 25-year-old electrical technician and member of Dwekh Nawsha. "But we are not just history, we are still alive, we are still here." The exodus of Christians from Iraq started prior to ISIS -- and the civil war in the mid-2000s took an especially heavy toll. Today, most Iraqi Christians live in Kurdish areas in the north, which have been a relative haven of stability. And so far, the Kurds have been taking heavy losses to defend Christian and Yezidi minorities against ISIS. Every night, the fighters hear the rumbling sound of coalition airplanes in the sky over Baqufa where they have their safe house just a few miles from the frontline. Here they relax, patrol the empty streets of the village and try to hinder ISIS suicide commandos from entering the near city of Dohuk where UNHCR says almost 100,000 refugees -- many of them Christians -- have found a temporary place to stay. So far, the militia has only assembled and trained 40 fighters. But Rama Baito, manager of the digital media presence of the group, shows me his direct messages on Facebook -- dozens of ex-soldiers, diaspora Assyrians or Christian activists from all over the world contact him and offer monetary support or their own presence on the frontline. "We have 200 people waiting right now, because we simply do not have enough weapons and training capacities," Baito says. Since they are still small and have no heavy weaponry, the Dwekh Nawsha fighters say they coordinate closely with local Kurdish Peshmerga commanders and share the same foxholes on the frontline. The fighters are a very mixed bunch. A young baker, carrying his large military dagger in an elegant sheath, says he brought his father when he enlisted. "But now, we see each other only rarely because he is in another unit of our group," he says. "When I go on vacation, he goes to the field and the other way around. So every time we swap units, I wait for him, give him a quick hug and then leave back home." Right now, ISIS is focused on other fronts -- the yellow fields of the Niniveh plains are quite safe for the mostly young fighters. But none of them thinks victory over ISIS will be quick, nor that fighting will end immediately afterward. All they can do now is patrol the deserted alleys of Baqufa, making sure the wild dogs don't take over the town and hope one day their relatives will be able to return.

Assyrians are an ancient Middle Eastern minority -- they are part of the rapidly dwindling Christian population of Iraq . After ISIS overran their villages, some Assyrians formed a militia to fight for survival against the terror group .

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a hat trick as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Saint-Etienne 4-1 to reach the French Cup final on Wednesday. Ibrahimovic took his PSG career tally to 102 goals since joining three years ago, and Argentina winger Ezequiel Lavezzi added the other goal as the capital side advanced to meet Auxerre in the final and and keep them on course for quadruple. Paris Saint Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring his second goal . Ibrahimovic's 100 goal landmark tribute on the big screen at Parc Des Princes . Ibrahimovic was presented with a trophy after the match for scoring 100 goals . Despite his hat-trick, Ibrahimovic still had time to argue with the referee . PSG are also bidding to become the first French side to lift all three domestic trophies in a single season and will face Ligue 2 club and four-times winners Auxerre in the final at the Stade de France on May 30. They take on Bastia in the League Cup final on Saturday and are top of the Ligue 1 table, one point ahead of Olympique Lyonnais, with seven games left. Ibrahimovic opened the scoring at the Parc des Princes from the penalty spot with his 100th goal for the club on 21 minutes following a Francois Clerc foul on Ezequiel Lavezzi. Romain Hamouma levelled for the visitors five minutes later with a powerful header from a rare chance for St Etienne, who were outclassed throughout. Blaise Matuidi (right) tweeted picture of midfielder with Ibrahimovic after the match . Ibrahimovic put PSG ahead from the penalty spot in the 21st minute . Ibrahimovic sent goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier the wrong way from the spot . Ezequiel Lavezzi made it 2-1 to PSG after he headed in Javier Pastore's cross from the right . Ibrahimovic jumps over the challenge of a Saint-Etienne defender . Lavezzi made it 2-1 in the 59th minute from an excellent Javier Pastore cross, before Zlatan Ibrahimovic netted his second with eight minutes remaining after rounding goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier. He completed his hat-trick for the eight-times winners with a powerful low strike in added time. The Sweden striker is now PSG's second highest all-time scorer on 102 goals, behind former Portugal forward Pauleta. 'It's tough but we were vulnerable and we missed too many easy chances,' Saint-Etienne captain Loic Perrin said. 'It's not normal to lose 4-1. We know they're a good team but we should do better than that.' League leader PSG, who are one point ahead of Lyon in the title race, remains on course for a unique quadruple, and plays Bastia in the League Cup on Sunday before facing Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions league quarter finals four days later. On Tuesday, second tier club Auxerre stunned holders Guingamp 1-0 at home thanks to Frederic Sammaritano's first-half goal.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a hat trick and Ezequiel Lavezzi added fourth . Striker took his PSG career tally to 102 goals since joining three years ago . Paris Saint-Germain will face Auxerre in the French Cup final on May 30 .

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Kenny Jackett has told his Wolves players they must maintain their focus and follow up victory over Nottingham Forest with another over Leeds United on Monday. The Wolves boss believes it is now just the top eight in the Sky Bet Championship who are fighting it out for the play-off places, with their 2-1 success at the City Ground all but ending the Reds' chances of making a late push. Wolves were fired on by a goal just 30 seconds into the second half from Benik Afobe, followed by a Bakary Sako penalty in the 72nd minute. Dexter Blackstock pulled one back for Forest four minutes into injury time, but it was too little, too late. Bakary Sako celebrates after scoring Wolves' second goal in a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest on Good Friday . Manager Kenny Jackett has told his side that they need to keep their focus to maintain a promotion push . And Jackett does not want Wolves to let their promotion push slip away now, saying: We just need to keep winning our games and not worry about other sides. It looks like the top eight will be involved now, although I don't know if Forest will have an opinion on that. 'We have to follow this win up with another against Leeds now, there will be a big crowd at Molineux and we have to focus on that now. 'The mood is very determined, there is good focus among the players and we are keen to keep improving.' Jackett was particularly delighted for Afobe, who he had previously taken on loan at Millwall, saying: 'He is repaying our faith but we worked together at Millwall and I am delighted to have him permanently now. He was ready for a permanent home. Dougie Freedman believes the difference between the two sides was a simple composure in front of goal . 'I'm delighted to have won. I felt that Forest put us under a lot of pressure in the first 20 minutes, a lot of energy, the crowd were right behind them. We defended well in that period, very well. Then we came through it and started to look a threat ourselves. 'Then just after half time, Afobe's scored a fantastic goal that, in a tight game, has put our noses in front. After that we were very professional, we got the second goal, we needed it and it was a good overall performance.' Forest boss Dougie Freedman says the difference between the two sides was simple composure in front of goal. Wolves striker Afobe (centre) is mobbed by his team-mates after putting them ahead in the second half . 'The difference was that they took their chances when they came along. There was not a lot in it, they just took their chances when they came their way,' he said. 'When they scored just after half time, our team talk went out the window. But you have to take your chances against the top sides and we had plenty of them. 'The ability to take chances is what cost us in the end. They took theirs and we did not make the most of ours. Afobe made the difference, because he took his goal superbly. 'We had opportunities to win the game, we had sustained pressure on their goal. But we did not have the cutting edge we needed.'

Wolves beat Nottingham Forest to continue their push towards the playoff places and all but end their opposition's chances of promotion . Wolves are seventh, level on points with sixth-placed Ipswich . Kenny Jackett believes his side must maintain their focus to stay in touch . They face Leeds United in their next encounter, on Easter Monday .

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No other scoreline could have emphasised how seriously this new Arsenal team are taking their prospects of winning major trophies again. 'One-nil to the Arsenal' used to be commonplace before Arsene Wenger arrived and made everything more exciting, and you sensed the class of 2015 quite enjoyed travelling north and nicking the narrowest of victories at Burnley with a first-half goal from Aaron Ramsey. It was Arsenal's eighth win in a row, their best run since the Invincibles team in 2004, and kept the pressure on Chelsea, who they meet in their next league game at the Emirates. Only once before this season have Arsenal won 1-0 but striker Olivier Giroud feels the hard-fought victory proved there is more to this current Wenger team than pass-pass-pass and dissolve when the going gets tough. In other words, they are built to last. Olivier Giroud wants Arsenal to continue their Premier League winning streak and challenge for the title . 'You can't play your best football every game. We tried to be focused on not conceding and it's one more clean sheet,' Giroud said proudly. 'As long as we were winning the game I don't think we were in too much danger. We are really pleased. 'If we had been told we would win this game 1-0 I would have signed for it straight away. Burnley played really tough against us. It was a big fight. 'We know about the record of the Invincibles. It's really good for us to be near that and I'm really proud to take part. But we don't want to stop here. We want to carry on and keep this good run going until the end.' Aaron Ramsey's 12th-minute strike was enough for Arsenal to earn a 1-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday . The win was Arsenal's eighth in a row and they kept up the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea . If Arsenal manage that, Jose Mourinho might have a far tighter finish to the title race than he could have anticipated a couple of months ago. Wenger has even found his own Claude Makelele in 23-year-old Frenchman Francis Coquelin who sat in front of the back-four and kept Burnley's chances to a minimum on Saturday. Club legend Thierry Henry even gave him a new nickname 'The Detective' for the way he sensed danger and snuffed it out. 'I always knew I could do a job for the team. I just needed a chance to show it,' said Coquelin, who was sent loan to Charlton earlier this season. It's ironic that having preached the beautiful game for nearly two decades Wenger has finally found a couple of warriors in Laurent Koscielny and Coquelin that hark back to the Tony Adams era. Arsene Wenger's side face Chelsea in their next home game and have an FA Cup semi-final to look forward to . Even if they can't catch Chelsea this time they will fancy a proper tilt at the Premier League next season and by then they might be back-to-back FA Cup winners. They won the trophy last May and face Reading in another semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. 'We have a better balance in the team,' Wenger said. 'Coquelin contributes to that, Hector Bellerin has come into the team and big players like Koscielny, Giroud and (Mesut) Ozil were out for four months in the season. People forget that. 'I also have a quality bench and quality players like Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Mathieu Debuchy who didn't travel. We have a big squad and I think we have quality.' Francis Coquelin was praised for his performance in midfield with Thierry Henry calling him 'the detective' 360 - days since Arsenal's last 1-0 away win in the Premier League. That was in March 2014 against Tottenham when Tomas Rosicky scored the winner. The Arsenal manager is playing down chances of overtaking Chelsea: 'We have to be perfect' – but the Emirates will still be buzzing in a fortnight when the top two clash. For Burnley, it will be matches against Hull City, Leicester City and Aston Villa in the next five weeks that determine their Premier League survival prospects rather than this result. Striker Ashley Barnes, who was twice denied an equaliser by goalkeeper David Ospina, said: 'If we could have got something against Arsenal it would have been a bonus. But we get cracking again next weekend against Everton.' The return of Matt Taylor as a late substitute was also a boost for the Clarets. Taylor has missed eight months with an achilles injury but his experience will be extremely valuable in the run-in.

Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor on Saturday . Win was Arsenal's eighth in a row in the Premier League . Olivier Giroud wants Arsenal to maintain charge and challenge Chelsea . Arsenal play Chelsea in their next league game at the Emirates .

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Emergency services are preparing for damaging winds to hit large parts of New South Wales as residents in Victoria and Queensland prepare for a week of colder weather. The NSW State Emergency Service anticipates calls across the Sydney metropolitan, Hunter and Illawarra regions with winds of up to 100km/h expected over the next two days. The SES had responded to about 15 jobs on Monday morning, mainly in Sydney metro area. Scroll down for video . Winds of at least 100km/h lashed parts of the east coast, causing this tree to fall on a car in East Gosford, on the NSW Central Coast, wth a driver and passenger inside. They were treated for only minor injuries. They were treated for minor injuries by paramedics. The SES is preparing for damaging winds to hit parts of NSW over the next two days . Pedestrians shelter under umbrellas from heavy rain in Sydney on Monday. Rain and damaging winds averaging 55 to 70 km/h with gusts to about 100 km are forecast to develop along the coastal fringe of the Sydney Metropolitan, Hunter and Illawarra regions . MONDAY . TUESDAY . WEDNESDAY . THURSDAY . FRIDAY . SATURDAY . A pedestrian is drenched while crossing the street in the Sydney central business district during heavy rain on Monday . 'We anticipate there will be some more requests for assistance coming through, due to the fact there's a severe weather warning currently for damaging winds,' an SES spokeswoman told AAP. According to the Bureau of Meteorology forecast, winds averaging 55km/h to 65km/h with gusts to about 100km/h are set to develop in Sydney, the Hunter and Illawarra on Monday afternoon and evening. The SES said there is also some rainfall forecast in the same areas for Monday, which are not yet included on the warning. Rainfall could be 40-60mm across most of those areas, with up to 100mm in some places. A weather map from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology shows three-hourly precipitation as at 1pm AEST on Monday . A ship makes its way out to sea in Sydney on Monday. The Bureau of Meteorology has been issued for Sydney Closed Waters, the Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast . The SES had responded to about 15 jobs on Monday morning, mainly in Sydney metro area . Snow has started to fall at Perisher in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales . Perisher will see a snow shower or two on Monday with a maximum temperature of three degrees celcius . On Tuesday there will be a 30 per cent chance of a snow shower with temperatures expected to sit between -1 and 3 degrees . '(We're) waiting for it to develop,' the spokeswoman said. Dangerous surf conditions are also expected to develop on Monday. The SES is advising people to move their cars under cover, secure loose yard or balcony items and keep clear of fallen powerlines. Meanwhile in Victoria, residents are bracing for what could be the coldest April week in six years, The Age reported. People in Melbourne endured hail storms on the weekend and are set to endure a cold week until the end of the weekend with ranging between lows of 7 degrees and highs of 19 degrees all week. A cold front is expected to move across the state on Friday, creating the conditions for a cold and rainy Anzac Day. South-east Queensland is also preparing for below average temperatures this week and rain on Monday and possibly Tuesday. The first major snowfall of the year has happened at the ski fields at Thredbo, in southern New South Wales near the Victoria border . The area's forecast says to expect possible snow showers in areas above 1200m and temperatures between -2 and 3 degrees . On the weekend Melbourne endure freak hail storms. Victorians are bracing for what could be the coldest April week in six years . Melbourne residents are set to endure a cold week until Anzac Day with ranging between lows of 7 degrees and highs of 19 degrees .

Emergency services are preparing for damaging winds of up to 100km/h to hit large parts of New South Wales . The SES had responded to about 15 jobs on Monday morning, mainly in Sydney metropolitan area . Residents in Victoria and Queensland prepare for a week of colder weather after a hail storm hit Melbourne .

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A Lithuanian gangster accused of two murders in his home country has cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds in a deportation farce after claiming he was too depressed to leave Britain. Kestutis Martuzevicius repeatedly stalled efforts to extradite him, claiming they breached his human rights. The 52-year-old, who is wanted for 22 crimes in Lithuania, spun out the legal battle for nearly five years by insisting he was mentally ill, leaving the British public to foot the bill. Depression claim: In January last year, Kestutis Martuzevicius was admitted to Broadmoor on health grounds but by June his condition had improved and he was returned to Belmarsh Prison (above) Yesterday judges at the European Court of Human Rights criticised his ‘manifestly ill-founded’ case and ruled the alleged killer should be put on a plane home. In Lithuania he is accused of 22 crimes including two murders, robbery and extortion between 1993 and 1997, when he was a member of the feared Daktarai gang. The ruling brought to an end a saga that began when a warrant for his arrest was issued by Lithuanian police in June 2010. His case has cost British taxpayers a six-figure sum, according to legal experts. This figure includes the cost of police time, legal fees racked up by challenging his claims in the courts, the £40,000 a year price of keeping him in the Category A prison Belmarsh, and treating him at Broadmoor high-security psychiatric hospital. His case reignited the row over the ease with which alleged foreign criminals could exploit human rights laws. Michael Ellis, a former Tory MP, said: ‘This is a shocking example of Labour’s Human Rights Act putting the rights of suspected foreign criminals ahead of the rights of the British public.’ Waste of time: Judge Guido Raimondi (above), of the European Court of Human Rights, said: 'The court considers that this complaint is manifestly ill-founded and must be rejected' Martuzevicius came to the UK in 1996. It is thought he claimed asylum. He was arrested in London in June 2011 under a European Arrest Warrant. Magistrates agreed to his extradition in October of that year and he was held in Belmarsh prior to being sent home. But he appealed to the High Court on the grounds he was depressed and would face reprisals by criminals in his homeland if he returned. He claimed this violated Article 2, the right to life, and Article 3, the right to avoid inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. British judges ruled his extradition would not be unjust because he could expect a fair trial and the authorities would protect him from retaliation. But Martuzevicius then launched a new appeal with the European Court of Human Rights. According to court documents, in 2012 he was diagnosed as mentally ill, with a psychiatric report saying he was seriously depressed, suffering from a delusional disorder, and that there was a risk of suicide. In January last year, he was admitted to Broadmoor but by June his condition had improved and he was returned to Belmarsh. He appealed to Strasbourg under Article 3 and Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantees the right to a fair trial, because he had not been allowed to argue his ill-health during extradition proceedings. But in a written ruling, the European judges, led by court president Guido Raimondi, said Martuzevicius’s claim that extradition breached his human rights was ‘inadmissible’. They added: ‘The court considers this complaint is manifestly ill-founded and must be rejected.’

Gangster Kestutis Martuzevicius accused of two murders in home country . Has repeatedly stalled efforts to extradite him claiming he is too depressed . Numerous appeals have cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds . The case reignited row over foreign criminals exploiting human rights law .

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A furious landowner was forced to fork out thousands of pounds to restore a public path to one of Britain's most popular beauty spots. James Weld stumped up £15,000 to bring an end to a three year stand-off with Natural England over who was responsible for the coastal path down to the beach at Durdle Door on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. The previous steps that lead down to the popular tourist attraction were washed away in storms in 2012. James Weld has stumped up £15,000 to end a three-year stand-off with Natural England over access to Durdle Door beach . Since then visitors have faced a perilous scramble down a crumbling cliff to reach the shore, even resorting to sliding down on their backsides. The iconic rock archway and neighbouring Lulworth Cove are part of the Weld family's 12,000-acre Lulworth estate. The family have maintained the steps since they first bought the land in the 1600s. But in 2009, Natural England was handed responsibility for the country's coastal paths under the Coastal Access Act. The government also announced a 630-mile path along the south west coast which was to be opened in time for the Olympics. However, Mr Weld says that Natural England 'shirked' its duty to reinstate the steps under the law for three years by claiming they did not form part of the coastal path. Calling the long-running dispute 'laughable and ludicrous', he also accused the organisation of ignoring advice given to them on how to manage tourist hotspots like the Lulworth Estate. The steps to access the iconic rock archway on the Dorset Jurassic coast had been washed away during storms in 2012 . Natural England said they were happy the steps had been reopened but declined to comment on Mr Weld's claims. The estate took the decision to rebuild the 88 steps themselves after becoming 'utterly fed-up with the bureaucracy', Mr Weld said. Mr Weld, a chartered surveyor, said: 'For quite a number of decades now people have visited our coasts and beaches quite freely. 'About 20 or so years ago we decided to put in steps leading down to the beaches so they didn't have to scramble down the cliffs to get to them. In 2009 the Coastal Access Act came along and we had lots of meetings with Natural England about managing 'honeypot' sites like Lulworth. 'We had assurances from them that they wouldn't interfere with the Lulworth Estate because they were happy with the way we were running things. 'Then they announced their big idea, which was to open a 630-mile path along the south west coast in time for the Olympics - a path that had already existed for about 40 years - and duly spent a vast amount of money on it. The washed-away steps meant visitors were left to scramble up and down the dangerous crumbling cliffs to try and access the beach . The Government body had been granted responsibility for the country's coastal paths under the Coastal Access Act 2009 . 'You can understand the idiocy of this plan. Our view was that if the coast path was now a public right of way under the Coastal Access Act and controlled by Natural England then Natural England should pay for it. 'One would have thought that would have been the logical answer but Natural England disagreed. 'Their response was that they were giving the public access to beaches but not the means to actually do it. 'In 2012 the steps down to Durdle Door were washed away in the heavy spring weather we had. It was clear the steps needed replacing but Natural England said they weren't responsible for them. 'We got to a stand-off with Natural England - we wanted them to accept their responsibility while they were saying 'it's nothing to do with us'. 'About six months ago we got utterly fed up with all the bureaucracy and took the decision to get on with it and pay for the steps ourselves. 'The cost was about £15,000 - not a huge amount of money for a huge Government body like Natural England but a lot for us. Mr Weld says Natural England 'shirked' its duty for three years by claiming they did not form part of the coastal path, leaving him to pay the £15,000 to rebuild the steps which have now been reopened (pictured) 'We have a very good relationship with Natural England in all other areas but with coastal access they have ignored all the advice right from the beginning about managing honeypot sites. 'The whole thing has been laughable and ludicrous and I've lost patience with it. 'In the end, regardless of who was officially responsible or the cost, we felt the need to step in to put Durdle Door back on the map for walkers and sightseers, and to help minimise the environmental impact to this extraordinary coastal feature. 'Durdle Door is a national icon as well as one of Dorset's icons so we're delighted to be able to reopen it, but it's sad it's taken so long.' The £15,000 will add to the £40,000 the Lulworth Estate currently spends each year maintaining paths on its land. A spokesman for Natural England said: 'It's good news that the Durdle Door beach steps have been reopened and that local visitors can have safe access to the beach to enjoy this wonderful stretch of the English coast. 'We're not going to be responding to those remarks made by Mr Weld.' Humphrey Weld, a direct ancestor of James Weld, bought Lulworth Castle and its sprawling estate in 1641 from politician Thomas Howard, 3rd Viscount Howard of Bindon. The Weld estate owns around five miles of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove . Natural England said it was glad Durdle Door's beach steps have been reopened but would not comment on the landowner's claims . It has remained in the Weld family ever since. It was gutted by fire in 1929 and only fully restored in the 1990s by the Weld estate and English Heritage. The estate owns around five miles of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. The two beauty spots attract more than 500,000 visitors a year. Agriculture plays a large part in the estate, and it still produces 25 million litres of milk a year, much of which is sold to Marks and Spencer. In 2013 Natural England said claims made by Lulworth Estate owner James Weld that the 2009 Coastal Access Act handed them responsibility for the steps to Durdle Door were untrue. A Natural England spokesman said in 2013: 'Contrary to Mr Weld's statement, the legislation does not take land away from landowners or interfere with their freedom to manage it. 'Durdle Door beach still belongs to the Lulworth Estate and is managed alongside the estate's nearby holiday park, generating revenue from visitors to the park and more widely. 'The estate has always maintained the steps down on to the beach and remains able to do so now.'

James Weld had to stump up £15,000 to restore steps to the beach at Durdle Door which were washed away in 2012 . Decision ends a three-year stand-off with Natural England over who was responsible for access to tourist attraction . In 2009, Natural England was handed responsibility for the country's coastal paths under the Coastal Access Act . But the government body claimed steps weren't part of coastal route and refused to pay for repairs for three years .

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Stephanie Scott was a 'favourite teacher' to many students at Leeton High School . Local Leeton parents have expressed anger over the loss of their children's 'favourite teacher' as the town continues to mourn the death of Stephanie Scott. 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 kids. '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. This comes as police are due to begin an autopsy on Stephanie Scott's body to determine how she was killed. Ms Scott's remains have been transported to Glebe Morgue in Sydney, and a NSW Department of Justice spokeswoman confirmed State Coroner Michael Barnes has ordered that an autopsy be carried out this week. 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. The 26-year-old Leeton High School teacher was allegedly murdered and dumped in bushland six days before she was due to walk down the aisle to marry her partner of five years. 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 . Police were lead to the place where Stephanie Scott's remains were found, by the family of her accused killer . Her body was discovered on Friday evening around 5pm in Cocoparra National Park north of Griffith, NSW . The high school where she worked turned into a memorial site after it emerged Ms Scott had been murdered . Stephanie Scott (right), pictured with her fiancé Aaron Leeson-Woolley, was last seen on Easter Sunday . 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. It has also emerged that 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. The revelation follows after police discovered the charred remains of a woman's body around 5pm on Friday after they were directed to Cocoparra National Park north of Griffith, NSW by Stanford's family. It's further alleged a gasoline can had been found 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. Ms Scott, pictured on a wine tour for her hen party last month in Canberra last month with her mother Merrilyn . 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.

Leeton parents say their children are devastated by teacher's murder . Police discovered a body in nearby bushland on Friday afternoon . An autopsy will now be conducted to determine the cause of death . Police will contact authorities in Holland for a background check on accused killer, Vincent Stanford, who was charged with murder .

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Sue Sim came to national prominence five years ago when she led the Northumbria Police manhunt for killer Raoul Moat . A chief constable facing a bullying probe for her alleged Alex Ferguson-style 'hair dryer treatment' of colleagues is to retire with full pension after 30 years of service. Sue Sim, who came to national prominence five years ago as Northumbria Police dealt with the Raoul Moat manhunt, said she was 'sad' to leave the force but was retiring to spend more time with her family. It was announced last month that Ms Sim was to be investigated by her Police and Crime Commissioner's office for alleged misconduct. Although she was not suspended after the accusations were made against her, it was reported those below her were walking on 'eggshells' such was the manner in which she delivered her assessments. Her style has been compared to her predecessor Sir John Stevens, who delivered what have been described as legendary 'b**********' to the officers under his command. A Northumbria Police spokesman today confirmed she will retire with full pension despite being the subject of an investigation. Ms Sim said: 'After careful consideration I have decided to retire when I reach my 30 years service on June 3. 'My family have made many sacrifices to enable me to have such a fantastic career and it is now time to spend more time with them. 'I am obviously sad to leave but it is the right time and I am confident I have left a legacy of high performance that will continue. 'I have been extremely fortunate to have had a marvellous career and I am as committed to serving the public as I was when I first joined Merseyside Police in 1985.' Chief Constable Sim came to public prominence during the hunt for crazed killer Raoul Moat in 2010 when she held her position in a temporary capacity. She described the search for Moat following the murder of Christopher Brown and shooting of one of her own officers, PC David Rathband, as 'one of the most challenging times' of her career. During this time she fronted public appeals to locate the killer and became the face of the police response, during which officers were warned they were targets. She said: 'That was one of the most challenging times of my career and the largest manhunt the country has seen for 44 years. 'I am immensely proud of my officers and staff who went about their roles fully aware of the threats against them, but determined to support the public.' Vera Baird, police and crime commissioner for Northumbria, said she would miss working with Ms Sim. Ms Baird said: 'Chief Constable Sue Sim gave me formal notice of her decision to retire on Wednesday April 8 and she will leave the force on June 3 when she has completed 30 years of public service in policing. 'Sue has brought passion and enthusiasm to her role with Northumbria Police, always remaining focused on cutting crime and ensuring victims of crime are at the heart of everything Northumbria Police does. 'She and I have worked well together over the two-and-a-half years since I became police and crime commissioner. PC David Rathband (left) was left blinded after being attacked by Raoul Moat (right) in July 2010. Chief Constable Sue Sim, who became the police face of the Moat manhunt, has now announced her retirement . 'She responded to the challenge of this new governance structure very positively and my experience of her is that she always, without exception, delivers what she has promised.' Ms Baird said Ms Sim had played a 'key role' in the success of the force. 'I will miss our joint working and I wish her well in her retirement,' she said. Last month, Ms Baird announced that she had appointed a judge to lead an inquiry into allegations that Ms Sim might have 'fallen short of her duty as a police officer to treat colleagues with respect and courtesy'. She said: 'Over the past few days, I have sought clarification about the issues raised by some officers. 'I am now clear that they wish to make complaints against the chief constable of Northumbria Police which merit investigation.' Ms Sim said she would co-operate with the inquiry.

Police chief constable Sue Sim has announced she will retire on June 3 . She has stepped down amid a probe into claims she bullied subordinates . Officers were said to be terrified of her Alex Ferguson-style critiques . She will retire after 30 years' service but allowed to retain her full pension . Ms Sim was not suspended after the investigation began last month .

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The grey ‘stealth’ speed traps could be outlawed regardless of which party wins the general election . Hidden cameras credited with a 25 per cent spike in speeding fines could be banned from motorways within months. The grey ‘stealth’ speed traps could be outlawed regardless of which party wins the general election, it has been suggested. New figures revealed at least 112,000 motorists were given fines or appeared in court for motorway offences last year – a quarter more than in the previous year. The increase has been put down to the introduction of ‘smart motorways’ which use the cameras, known as Hadecs, to police speed limits which are varied according to the driving conditions. This means many drivers are being given the minimum £100 fines despite driving under the national motorway speed limit of 70mph. The Conservatives are already moving to scrap the controversial cameras if an ongoing review criticises their use when it reports back in the summer. And Labour has pledged to repaint them yellow so they are easier for drivers to spot. The grey cameras are becoming an increasing threat to drivers as the number of smart motorways is due to increase four fold over the next 10 years to stretch across 800 miles. But Labour has said if it wins the election, it will issue new guidelines stipulating all motorway speed cameras are yellow and any existing grey ones will be painted. A party source told The Sunday Telegraph there was a loophole which allowed the grey cameras on major roads but not smaller roads. Most of the drivers were caught last year were caught on parts of the M25, M1, M4 and M5. Roads minister John Hayes, who ordered the Highways England review which is due to report back this summer, has said he was concerned about ‘stealth cameras’ and it was important drivers knew where they were. The use of the less noticeable cameras has led to claims that police are using stealth to catch out drivers . And a Conservative source yesterday said: ‘We’ve announced a review into this and if that review shows serious problems, we will take action to stop grey cameras.’ Nearly 113,000 drivers were handed speeding penalties last year according to Freedom of Information statistics provided by 24 out of 45 police forces compared to close to 89,000 in 2013 and almost 55,000 in 2010. If caught by a speed camera, drivers face a minimum £100 fine and three points on their licence, or a court summons. Avon and Somerset police caught 23,086 motorists speeding in 2014 – a rise of 756 on the year before, and Nottinghamshire police fined 9,472 drivers - up from 3,808. And both forces have linked the rises to the use of the grey cameras. A Highways England spokesman said: ‘It has always been up to individual police forces whether to use cameras on the motorway network to enforce the national speed limit.’ As the use of smart motorways is extended from current levels of around 200 miles to 800 miles over the next ten years the number of fines is set to rise even more .

Number of motorists to appear in court has increased by a quarter . The spike has been put down to introduction of 'smart motorways' Conservatives are already moving to scrap controversial cameras . Labour plans to repaint them yellow to make them easier to spot .

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Gloating as he relaxes with his AK-47, these pictures show an al-Qaeda commander relaxing inside a palace in Yemen just days after terrorists liberated him from prison. Khalid Saeed Batarfi was a senior leader with al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) before he was jailed by Yemeni officials. Two days ago he was freed, along with 300 other inmates, as the terrorist group stormed the prison he was being held in, killing two guards. Scroll down for video . Khalid Saeed Batarfi poses for photographs inside the governor's palace in Mukalla, Yemen, days after he was released from prison by terrorists . Batarfi is among AQAP's top regional commanders, known for his leading role in a 2011-2012 battle with government troops during which extremists seized large parts of the south and east of Yemen. Pictures posted online today show the high-ranking terrorist grinning as he sits in the governor's palace in the city of Mukalla, pretending to be on the telephone as he wields an assault rifle. A second photograph shows Batarfi standing on a Yemeni flag in the abandoned building. The militants stormed the Central Prison of Mukalla with machine guns and rocket launchers during a midnight raid on Thursday. Rebels: Yemen's president fled to Saudi Arabia after Houthi rebels launched an attack on his palace in the capital Sana'a . After taking over the prison and freeing a number of members of AQAP, the terrorists overran government buildings and the city's port. According to CBS, AQAP Twitter accounts tweeted after the prison raid: 'All the brothers have been liberated, including Sheikh Batarfi who is now amongst his brothers, all praise to Allah.' Mukalla was previously under control of forces loyal to President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi, however it is not clear what resistance to the terrorists remains after he fled the capital Sana'a to Saudi Arabia as rebels launched an attack on his palace.

Khalid Saeed Batarfi was freed from a Yemeni prison by al-Qaeda this week . Terrorist commander was today pictured inside Mukalla governor's palace . He was seen pretending to be on the telephone as he wielded an AK-47 . Batarfi led extremists in battle with government forces before he was jailed .

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A Chinese millionaire has splurged on a vast 217 hectare New Zealand island which she refers to as her 'toy.' The buyer, Wendy Wei Mei Wu, is reportedly yet to decide what she wants to do with Slipper Island, which is located 4 km off the coast of the New Zealand's North Island. The 2.7 km long, 1.8 km wide landmass is a 15 minute ferry ride from North Island. It boasts two airstrips and six houses, all with nearby beaches and sweeping ocean views. The NZ $7.5 million (AUD $6.765 million) sale has divided the family who own the island, with some of them claiming it represents' the loss of the family's legacy', reports Stuff NZ. Slipper Island, a 2.7 km long, 1.8 km wide landmass located 4 km off the coast of the New Zealand's North Island, has been purchased for AUD $6.75 million . The 217 hectare island was purchased by former property developer Wendy Wei Mei Wu . Ms Wu lists her occupation online as 'housewife,' but she is otherwise shrouded in mystery and was referred to by NZ Herald as 'publicity shy.' A former property developer, Ms Wu made headlines in 2010 for making the biggest private home sale of the year, the $NZ 15 million Fairholm Mansion in the affluent Auckland suburb of Remuera. Her daughter Vivienne Zhuo has assisted with negotiations for the purchase, and said her mother 'just loves the island' and 'it's a toy for her, ' though they're undecided on future plans for the island. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Ms Zhuo, but she declined to comment on future plans for the island. The 2.7 km long, 1.8 km wide landmass boasts two airstrips and six houses, all with nearby beaches and sweeping ocean views . Her daughter Vivienne Zhuo has assisted with negotiations for the purchase, and said her mother 'just loves the island' and 'it's a toy for her, ' though they're undecided on future plans for the island . The island is currently used by day-trippers and school camp users, and the cabins can be rented from between $250-$750 a night . The sale has divided the Needham family who own the island, with some of them claiming it represents' the loss of the family's legacy' Slipper Island is currently used by day-trippers and school camp users, and the cabins can be rented from between $250-$750 a night. It has been owned by the Needham family for 45 years. There are 13 siblings in the family, many of whom are shareholders in the island. While the islands biggest shareholder-Liz Needham- is in favour of the sale, it was reported that other shareholders, who chose not to be named, were devastated to be losing 'the family legacy' where some of family members ashes lay. It's believed the sale has also saddened local Maori tribes, who are concerned about the conservation of several historic sites on the island. Ms Wu made headlines in 2010 for making the biggest private home sale of the year, the $NZ 15 million Fairholm mansion in the affluent Auckland suburb of Remuera (pictured) The six bedroom, 4,036sq metre property came with an indoor pool, tennis court, and stunning harbour views .

Wendy Wei Mei Wu has purchased the private 217 hectare Slipper Island . Her daughter claims her mother is undecided on future plans for the island . It offers two airstrips and six houses with ocean views and nearby beaches . The sale divided the Needham family, who owned the island for 45 years .

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Come the end of this season, Malky Mackay’s tenure at Wigan Athletic might just be remembered as one of the costliest appointments in the history of English football. A second relegation in three seasons would be damaging enough for a club that enjoyed eight largely successful years in the Barclays Premier League. And after failing to secure a single win at home in six months in charge — culminating in a woeful 2-0 defeat by Derby on Monday — Mackay would certainly shoulder much of the blame for that. Malky Mackay's tenure at Wigan Athletic came to an end on Monday following a 2-0 defeat by Derby . Sportsmail revealed in August Mackay was being investigated over 'sexist, racism and homophobic' texts . Dave Whelan (right) appointed Mackay (left) as manager of Wigan in November 2014 despite the warnings . 19 - points taken from Mackay's 24 matches in charge of Wigan - five wins, four draws and 15 defeats . 0 - number of home games won by Mackay's Wigan from 13 attempts - 10 of these ended in defeat . 20.8 - Mackay's win percentage with Wigan since taking over in November . But Dave Whelan will also have to accept that his misguided decision to appoint the controversial Scot in the first place has cost him his reputation and seriously harmed the image of a fine football club too. People did try to warn Whelan when he first entertained the idea of replacing Uwe Rosler with Mackay last November. But Whelan demonstrated how little regard he had for an Football Association investigation into an exchange of racist, sexist, homophobic and anti-Semitic messages between Mackay and his former Cardiff City colleague, Iain Moody, by not only appointing him but then trying to justify the decision with some deeply offensive remarks of his own. Whelan was punished by the FA for his comments about the Chinese and Jewish communities and was left with little choice but to step down as chairman, wisely handing the reins to a grandson who can now begin the process of repairing some of that damage. It will take time, of course. Particularly when the response of too many in and around the club was to try to defend the indefensible, refusing to take any responsibility for the problems the club was enduring. It could yet prove that the ‘very difficult decision’ announced by the new chairman, David Sharpe, on Monday night has been made too late. Wigan are eight points from safety with only five games remaining, after all. This is how Sportsmail's Chief Sports Reporter Matt Lawton revealed the investigation in August 2014 . Sportsmail led the way with the exclusive story about Mackay and his Cardiff City colleague Iain Moody . Mackay was appointed manager of Wigan in November 2014 but has arguably harmed the football club . Whelan's appointment of Mackay did little good for the club as they face relegation from the Championship . How the Championship table currently shapes up . But it might have become an awful lot more uncomfortable before it got better, irrespective of where Wigan finish up in the Championship. As Sportsmail revealed last month, an FA investigation first launched last August — with the publication of the Textgate scandal messages in this newspaper — was close to being concluded in February. But new evidence was presented to the FA that forced the governing body’s disciplinary chiefs to reopen the investigation, with sources suggesting it could be the summer before we have an outcome. The FA had already spent months wrestling with the issue of private and public communication, and whether they could charge an individual when the emails and text messages were exchanged between Mackay and Moody in their capacity as manager and head of recruitment at Cardiff. Reports that suggested Mackay and Moody were likely to escape punishment prompted more witnesses to come forward, however, with individuals Mackay might have considered allies among those to have submitted fresh information. Despite trouble on and off the pitch, Sportsmail understands he was granted a stay of execution in February after a 1-0 away victory at Reading. Wigan were said to be content with keeping their boss until at least the end of the season and sources at the DW Stadium indicated Mackay was ready to build a similar recruitment structure to that at Cardiff and had been sanctioned to do so. And hours before the Scot was sacked he talked up Wigan’s chances of Championship survival, despite overseeing a 10th home defeat in 13 matches. ‘It’s still mathematically possible,’ insisted Mackay. ‘I’ve got a team which is putting performances in every week. It’s fine lines between winning and losing in this league.’ Wigan vice-Chairman Phillip Williams, John Winstanley and Brian Ashcroft look on along with chairman David Sharpe (far right) during their 2-0 defeat by Derby . New Wigan chairman Sharpe, pictured reacting to a piece of play on the pitch, saw his club lose on Monday . Hours before being sacked, Mackay talked up Wigan’s chances of Championship survival despite the defeat . Substitute Chris Martin and Darren Bent struck for Derby as they moved up to fifth in the table. In their dugout was Steve McClaren — a man overlooked for the Wigan job in June 2013 when Owen Coyle replaced the departing Roberto Martinez. Ultimately, Mackay lost his job not because of an FA investigation but because he failed to win football matches. As a brief club statement highlighted, a return of only 19 points from a possible 72 is disastrous. But at least the outcome of the FA enquiries is no longer Wigan’s concern. At least they can now turn to someone like Gary Caldwell, Alan Stubbs or Danny Wilson — the names thought to be in the frame on Monday night — without the baggage that arrived with Mackay. The harm has been done but now begins the recovery. Derby's players celebrate after Chris Martin's goal gave them the lead in the second half against Wigan . Derby manager Steve McClaren was all smiles as he took his place in the stands before the game .

Sportsmail revealed in August that Malky Mackay and Iain Moody were being investigated by FA over 'sexist, racism and homophobic' texts . Mackay became manager of Wigan Athletic in November 2014 . Wigan are eight points from safety as they sit in the relegation zone . The Championship club are on the verge of dropping into League One . READ: Mackay sacked by Wigan after Derby defeat .

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The Scottish Professional Football League has performed a U-turn by switching Rangers' final-day clash with Hearts back to Saturday, May 2. The league found itself at the centre of a furious row on Wednesday after announcing it had moved Gers' Tynecastle fixture with the Jambos to May 3 - 24 hours after their rivals for second place in the Scottish Championship, Hibernian, completed their campaign at Falkirk. The decision was made after TV broadcaster Sky decided to screen the match live but Hibs hit out at the change, claiming it would place the league's sporting integrity at risk as they jostled with Rangers for the play-off slots. Rangers' Marius Zaliukas (right) dribbles with the ball as Livingston's Jordan White (left) gives chase . Zaliukas (left) jumps highest to score his side's equalising goal during the 1-1 draw with Livingston . The three other clubs involved have all backed the Easter Road club's stance - but the SPFL released a controversial statement on Wednesday night admitting it was puzzled by the fall-out. It said: 'It is not clear to us why this has caused so much surprise'. But now it has been forced to backtrack after Sky gave the league the thumbs up to move the Rangers-Hearts clash at Tynecastle back to its original date. All other Championship fixtures will now be moved to 12.15pm to match the kick-off in Gorgie. Confirming the move, a league spokesperson said: 'Following consultation between the SPFL, member clubs and broadcast partners regarding the final round of Championship fixtures over the weekend of May 2 and 3, Sky Sports has now suggested an alternative schedule for its televised Championship match that weekend. 'As a result, we are pleased to confirm all five Championship matches that weekend will now kick-off simultaneously at 12.15pm on Saturday, May 2. The Hearts v Rangers match will be televised live on Sky Sports. 'The SPFL would like to thank Sky Sports for its flexibility and understanding and we're sure all football fans will look forward to an exciting climax to the Championship season.' Speaking before the switch, Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan admitted if he had been in charge, Rangers and Hibernian would have always kicked off at the same time. Easter Road chief executive Leeann Dempster feared the rescheduling would give the Ibrox side an advantage as they would know exactly what kind of result would be required to clinch the runners-up slot - saving them the bother of two extra games in the play-offs. Regan refused to directly criticise his SPFL counterpart Neil Doncaster for allowing the fixture change which has sparked the drama in the first place - but he did admit his personal preference would be to have all teams battling for vital play-off spots played at the same time. Rangers' Kenny Miller (right) tussles for the ball with Livingston's Declan Gallacher (left) during the 1-1 draw . The SFA boss - who made his comments at the launch of the Football Memories project at Hampden - said: 'Sporting integrity is fundamental to any competition and I think that has to be considered in the round [of fixtures]. 'The clubs have made their feelings known and I'm sure Neil and his colleagues have listened to what their member clubs have said and come back with a pragmatic proposal. 'My preference in a play-off situation is having games finishing at the same time. 'It's not for me to stand here and criticise how another body has dealt with things. The clubs themselves have made their feelings known to the league. I know Neil and his colleagues have taken that on board and will do what they can to satisfy the various parties.' The row followed two days on intense negotiations with police and TV companies over the Premiership post-split fixtures and Regan added: 'Clearly the SPFL have come under pressure from a number of sources over the last 24/48 hours,' he said. 'But I'm sure Neil and his colleagues will be looking at the fall-out from the feedback they have received and trying to come up with a proposal. 'It's not helpful when you have negative issues being constantly played out in the press. When you get to the climax to the season, there is a lot at stake. 'It's never easy when you are trying to balance the needs of broadcasters, clubs, fans and sponsors but my view on this is that the fans come first and they have to be considered. I'm sure Neil will listen and come back with an appropriate and pragmatic solution.' Livingston's Scott Pittman (left) challenges Rangers' Dean Shiels (right) at the Energy Assets Arena .

Rangers' final day match with Hearts has returned to Saturday, May 2 . The league had caused controversy by moving the fixture to May 3, 24 hours after promotion rivals Hibernian would have completed their campaign . Broadcasters Sky have decided to screen Rangers' match live .

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A zoo is facing criticism from animal rights activists after an Asian elephant died - 25 years after he sustained a leg injury while in captivity there. Rama the elephant, who completed paintings with his trunk, died Monday, Oregon Zoo officials announced on Facebook. He was 31. 'Rama had experienced a sharp decline in mobility in recent weeks, an issue stemming from a 25-year-old injury to his left front leg,' the zoo said in the post. Scroll down for videos . Missed: Rama the elephant was euthanized this week at the age of 31 by Oregon Zoo officials. His leg was injured after female elephants shoved him into a moat in 1990 . Skill: Rama used his trunk to create paintings, which reportedly earned over $100,000 in sales . It continued 'The treatments that had been successful for many years were no longer easing his discomfort, and so — with sadness and compassion — our animal-care staff decided the most humane course of action was to euthanize him.' The elephant's 32nd birthday would have taken place on Wednesday. Studies vary on how long Asian elephants live in captivity. A 2008 study which looked at Asian elephants in European zoos says they have a median life expectancy of 19 years. A 2004 study indicated a 36-year median for Asian elephants in North America. Zoo veterinarian Jim Storms said in a release on the Oregon Zoo's website that Rama's 2013 tuberculosis diagnosis did not play a role. Deputy Director Chris Pfefferkorn said in the release the leg injury took place in 1990 as Rama was sexually maturing. He said in what is considered normal activity for the animals, older female elephants shoved Rama out of the herd and into a moat. Courtney Scott, a leader of the protest group Free the Oregon Zoo Elephant, told KOIN 'He shouldn't have been put in a herd with adult females when he was young. I think that is a grave error on the part of the zoo and just shows what happens when elephants live in zoos.' Artwork: One of Rama's paintings - made by using his trunk - is seen here . Friendship: Rama (left) is seen with female elephant Chendra . Memories: Rama is seen in this 1991 photograph, one year after his leg was injured . 'Well, Rama sustained the injury before any of the folks that work here were here,' the zoo's elephant curator Bob Lee countered in an interview with KOIN. He went on 'They made the best decision they could at the time. They were trying to give Rama the opportunity to stay in that herd situation.' Scott also told the television station that Oregon Zoo doesn't have enough room to hold the elephants. Zoo staff, however, told KOIN construction on a larger elephant enclosure is underway. Lee told the television station 'Rama was a really special elephant. He had strong bonds with the folks that worked with him, to the community. 'We had a lot of people that would come out every Sunday and watch him paint. We had a lot of people that grew up with him.' Zoo officials said Rama's paintings have been showcased by the Mark Woolley Gallery. One woman, Calley O'Neill, painted with the elephant for five summers, KPTV reported. According to the television station, Rama's solo paintings have made over $100,000. Rama's work with O'Neill can be seen at the website forThe Rama Exhibition. O'Neill told KPTV 'There's no elephant on Earth that has ever done or ever will do such magnificent abstracts.' Debate: Elephant activist Courtney Scott (left) has claimed Oregon Zoo officials should not have placed Rama with female elephants at a young age. Elephant curator Bob Lee (right) has said zoo officials 'made the best decision they could at the time'

Rama the elephant, who completed paintings with his trunk, died Monday, Oregon Zoo officials announced on Facebook . Zoo officials said Rama's leg was hurt in 1990, when older female elephants shoved him out of the herd and he went into a moat . They said Rama was euthanized after health problems from the leg injury . Elephant group Free the Oregon Zoo Elephants has claimed zoo officials should not have placed Rama with the females at a young age .

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Patrick Bamford enhanced Middlesbrough’s automatic promotion bid by equalling the club’s record goal return of the modern era. Bamford, the on-loan Chelsea forward, struck his 15th of the campaign, to match the tally of Colombian Hamilton Ricard during the 1998-99 Premier League season. No one has scored more in the 16 intervening years. His deflected 20th-minute effort was enough to earn victory over relegation-threatened Wigan, who now have just six matches to avert the prospect of playing League One football just two years after shocking Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Middlesbrough striker Patrick Bamford, on loan from Chelsea, scores the opening goal via a deflection . Bamford celebrates his 17th goal of the season, the fourth that he has scored in his last four games . Middlesbrough: Konstantopoulos, Kalas, Woodgate, Gibson, Friend, Clayton, Leadbitter, Reach, Bamford, Adomah, Vossen. Subs: Tiendalli, Amorebieta, Garcia, Tomlin, Ripley, Whitehead, Forshaw. Wigan: Al Habsi, Boyce, Maguire, Pearce, Bong, Pennant, Perch, Kim, McClean, Clarke, Murphy. Subs: Carson, McCann, Ojo, Barnett, Fortune, Waghorn, Kvist Jorgensen. Referee: Stuart Attwell . Despite being five points adrift of safety, the Lancashire club arrived with an impressive away record, having taken 21 of their 35 points away from the DW Stadium and winning their last four games on the road. However, no second-tier side have taken more points on their own turf than Middlesbrough and Bamford made it nine victories in 10 attempts at the Riverside. It was from a classic counter-attack that Aitor Karanka’s team took the lead. A Wigan free-kick invoked panic in the home penalty area as Dimi Konstantopoulos dropped a high ball at the feet of Leon Clarke, whose instinctive prod goalwards then fortuitously struck the Middlesbrough goalkeeper. But Boro seized on the loose ball and within seconds they had scored. Adam Clayton’s pass utilised Albert Adomah’s pace and Boro were lucky when Jelle Vossen’s heavy touch from a right-wing cross set up Bamford. He curled his shot goalward from 20 yards and a slight deflection off Wigan defender Jason Pearce took it beyond the grasp of his goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi. Jonathan Woodgate plays the ball out of defence as Middlesbrough looked in control for long periods . Albert Adomah gets dow the outside of Josh Murphy as Middlesbrough continued their promotion push . Despite Bamford stealing the limelight, however, Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka praised the effort of his team. ‘It was a very important win and performance, especially second half. The most important thing is to win the games, to rest well and to think about Monday’s game,’ said Karanka. ‘Everything is going to be tighter. Everyone is playing for something. Wigan were playing to stay up and I think in all games someone has something to play for, so every game will be difficult. ‘Everyone was tired after Bournemouth and there were a lot of games in February and March. Now after the break our heads are fresh and we have four games in the next two weeks. ‘We have experienced players and a lot of games coming up now, Monday and Saturday. There are six games to go and we need all of the players. ‘Patrick scored the goal but there were other players who contributed all around the field.’ Bamford is mobbed by his team-mates after the goal that sent Boro back to the top of the league . Malky Mackay's side remain adrift in the relegation zone after a third defeat in their last five games . Wigan pressed hard for an equaliser after the break and it took a strong right hand from Konstantopoulos to keep out substitute Marc-Antoine Fortune’s effort just after the hour. ‘I’m really disappointed that we didn’t get something out of the game,’ said Wigan manager Malky Mackay. ‘We deserved something. ‘Especially in the second half we went toe to toe with Middlesbrough, one of the best teams in the division, and I am disappointed for my players for the courage they showed.’ Adam Clayton brings down James Perch, but Wigan never really threatened to take the points off their hosts . Things got particularly nervy in injury time when Wigan — with four up front — were camped deep in home territory. Boro had their own chances to seal a more comfortable win but Adomah volleyed wide at the climax of a stunning team move and substitute Lee Tomlin, who coame on for Vossen in the 67th minute, failed to get sufficient contact on a close-range effort seconds after entering the action. Tomlin wasted another opportunity deep into injury time when he slalomed his way down the field on a breakaway but his shot came off the heel of covering defender Harry Maguire. But all Boro cared about was the three points.

Patrick Bamford puts Middlesbrough ahead after 20 minutes . Bamford's deflected shot takes Boro ahead of Bournemouth . Visitors Wigan remain in the relegation zone with six games to play .

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A mysterious sinkhole spewing fire and incredible heat has appeared in a Chinese hillside. Geologists and media have flocked to the desolate mountain on the outskirts of Urumqi, in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in north-western China, since it appeared a few weeks ago. Scroll down for video . The hole appeared recently after locals noticed the ground nearby getting warmer . The heat blasting from the 'ring of fire' has been measured at 792C (1457F) from two metres away, reports People's Daily Online, and is so intense that experts can't get close enough to determine how deep the hole is. Video footage of the 3ft-wide hole shows locals igniting branches and grass by pushing it to the rim. Some Chinese internet users have branded it a 'gateway to hell' after viewing the pictures. Experts can't get close enough to determine how deep the mysterious hole is . The temperature has been measured at 792C - but that was from two metres away . Locals told Chinese media that they had noticed the ground in the area had been warm underfoot for some time. The hill is not in a volcanic area, and experts from Xinjiang Meitian Geological Bureau think the hole is caused by the layer of spontaneously combusted coal underneath the ground, which leads the surface layer to collapse. ‘The phenomenon has existed in the area for a few decades,’ Huang Wei, an engineer from the bureau told China Central TV Station. He added that smoke often comes from under the ground on this hill in the spring and autumn. Branches and grass that are held near the hole immediately catch fire from the intense heat . Experts think a coal seam may have spontaneously combusted below ground . Chen Long, a supervisor from Xinjiang Meitian Fire Engineering Bureau, said there used to be more than a dozen of small coal mines in the area in the 1970s. ‘Primitive mining and extinguishing techniques caused coal to burn deep under the ground,’ said Mr Chen in the same interview. ‘Operators didn’t seal the mines properly after business discontinued and this leads the underground fire to burn towards the surface of the earth.’ The local authorities have started drawing plans to put out the underground fire.

Locals had noticed the ground in the area was warmer than usual . Experts can't get close enough to determine how deep the hole is . Temperature measured at 792C from two metres away . Thought to be caused by a coal seam spontaneously combusting .

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It is not the first advertising billboard in which a company has used the image of a svelte, bikini-clad model to sell its wares and it probably won’t be the last. But something about this poster for Protein World diet supplements has struck a collective raw nerve. The company is facing a massive backlash over its billboard campaign — including vandalised posters, a petition, a protest rally and even a bomb threat. Scroll down for video . Protein World's billboard campaign advertising diet supplements features a svelte bikini-clad model asking 'Are you beach body ready?' Campaigners launched a scathing attack on the protein supplement company after the advert — which features a toned model posing with the slogan ‘Are you beach body ready?’ — began appearing on the London Underground three weeks ago. The ‘body shaming’ campaign has seen many of its posters defaced with feminist slogans, more than 50,000 people sign a petition to have them removed and a demonstration planned for this weekend in protest. But yesterday the company’s marketing boss claimed the firm is ‘just trying to make the nation healthier’. Richard Staveley, Protein World’s head of global marketing, added: ‘It’s been a brilliant campaign for us and I don’t see us changing anything dramatically any time soon.’ Richard Staveley, Protein World’s head of global marketing revealed that the company has received bomb threats in the wake of the campaign but said it had been 'brilliant' and that he didn't see the company changing . On ITV’s Good Morning Britain yesterday, presenter Susanna Reid, 44, admitted that, like many women, she finds the advert ‘a little bit anxiety-inducing' On ITV’s Good Morning Britain yesterday, presenter Susanna Reid, 44, admitted that, like many women, she finds the advert ‘a little bit anxiety-inducing’. And the Advertising Standards Authority confirmed it had received 277 complaints, with many commenting that ‘the advert is offensive, irresponsible and harmful because it promotes an unhealthy body image’. Posters have been vandalised with feminist messages such as ‘Your body is not a commodity’. Photographs of the amended signs have gone viral online. Despite the controversy, earlier in the week the company announced on Twitter it had made sales of £1 million and attracted 20,000 new customers in just four days following the advert’s release. Protein World has taken a strong stance on social media during the furore and has posted blunt replies to complaints on Twitter, including ‘why make your insecurities our problem’ and ‘grow up’. The company’s CEO and founder, Arjun Seth, has even branded the people defacing his adverts ‘terrorists’, ‘irrational and extremist’. But the poster has struck a collective raw nerve with many of the billboards being vandalised with people writing messages reinforcing that every 'body' of any shape, size and age is ready for the beach -  such as #eachbodysready . Pictured of the defaced posters have appeared on Facebook, such as this which someone had covered with a note which reads: '1 You're body is fine just as it is. 2 Whatever it looks like your body is not a commodity #Everybody's ready #Everyday sexism' Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Mr Staveley said his company had received a series of threats, including one to bomb its head office. He said: ‘First, we’ve been inundated, as you’ve probably seen from our Twitter feed and Facebook, of people defacing adverts, ripping them down and climbing over rail tracks to graffiti them. ‘That’s criminal behaviour. I think that’s quite extreme behaviour. ‘We’ve actually had threats on our head office, physical, violent threats. We had a bomb threat.’ More than 52,300 people have signed a petition demanding the adverts are removed. Demonstrators plan to congregate at London’s Hyde Park on Saturday for a protest dubbed ‘Taking back the beach’. On a Facebook page calling on people to attend the demonstration, a post reads: ‘The idea that your body should be hidden away if it doesn’t meet these bizarrely specific requirements . . . I’m over it.’ The company is facing a massive backlash over its billboard campaign — including vandalised posters, a petition, a protest rally and even a bomb threat . More than 50,000 people have already signed a petition to have them removed and a demonstration planned for this weekend in protest . When Miss Reid asked Mr Staveley about claims the posters make women feel anxious, he replied: ‘We’re advertising our weight-loss collection. That’s what millions of people are aspiring to do in time for their summer holiday — to lose a bit of weight, feel a bit healthier and get fitter. It’s not a new concept.’ He confirmed the model in the picture, Australian Renee Somerfield, 23, had achieved her enviable physique using Protein World products, and denied the image had been retouched or altered. A spokesman for Transport for London said the adverts will be taken down from today — not because of the controversy, but because they have ‘come to the end of their natural three-week advertising lifespan’. Sioned Quirke, a specialist dietitian based in South Wales, said: ‘Some people do find that increasing their protein intake can aid weight loss. ‘But generally, taking a supplement or diet pill will not do all the work for you. ‘Also, these kinds of products are not regulated or monitored, so you can never be 100 per cent sure what is actually in them.’ Online fitness store Protein World, who claim that the image is entirely unPhotoshopped, have been actively engaging in the furore on social media, strongly defending their campaign with some biting responses to aggrieved Tweeters .

Protein World's billboard features a svelte bikini-clad model asking 'Are you beach body ready?' The advertising campaign is facing a massive backlash with vandalised posters, a petition and a protest rally . Now head of marketing Richard Staveley revealed the company has even had bomb threats over the ad . But he added it had been 'a brilliant campaign' and Protein World had no plans to change it any time soon .

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Sheffield Wednesday are ready to offer new contracts to defender Tom Lees and goalkeeper Keiren Westwood. Wednesday equalled their club record of 17 clean sheets in a season on Tuesday night with a 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Brentford. The record has stood since 1978-79 in the days when Jack Charlton was manager. Tom Lees (right) is in line to offered a new deal at Sheffield Wednesday after impressing since joining the club . Lees, who joined last summer from Leeds, has been a key figure and like Westwood is among the contenders for the club's Player of the Year award. He said: 'It would have been a long summer had we not got that clean sheet to equal the club record. It would have been so frustrating because we’ve had so many games to get that one clean sheet.' With three games remaining, naturally, the defender is hoping to go one better. He added: 'Now it would be nice to set a new record. That is our target so we’ll have to see how it goes. The boys who have come in to the back four have done well. 'Our problem recently has been that we haven’t taken our chances, kept clean sheets and seen out games but we did all that against Brentford.' Along with Lees, goalkeeper Kieren Westwood is among the contenders for the club's Player of the Year award .

Sheffield Wednesday beat Brentford 1-0 in the Championship on Tuesday . Wednesday equalled club record of 17 clean sheets in a season with win . Tom Lees and Kieren Westwood in mix for club's Player of the Year award .

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Getting thousands of dollars more when you sell your house could be as simple as changing the door-knobs or sprucing up the curtains. Finder.com.au money and real estate expert Michelle Hutchison says there are easy ways to improve the look and feel of your home for prospective buyers - and they need not cost thousands. 'Spending a relatively small amount can go a seriously long way when it comes to the returns you could make on the value of your home,' she told Daily Mail Australia. Scroll down for video . Get into the garden: Tidying the edges, mowing the lawn and trimming the trees will improve the presentation of your home. This beautiful garden at 115 Jersey Road in Woollahra immediately catches the eye. The house on the market and last sold four years ago for $5.5m . Putting in new lights and light fittings can make a home stand out, just like this home for sale in Sandy Bay in Tasmania. It's expected to fetch upwards of $2.5m . Artwork like these paintings at 1 Madeline Street in Hunters Hill and photo collages, along with new curtains, can add plenty to your home's appearance. It went for $4.5m in 2013 and is on the market . This property at 5 Closeburn Avenue in Prahran stands out with its bright lights. New light fittings and a fresh coat of paint are winners, according to money expert Michelle Hutchison . Michelle Hutchison (right) is a money expert from Finder.com.au who insists that de-cluttering and reworking the wardrobes to look as presentable as those featured on The Block (left) will add cash to your sale . In most parts, the Australian property market remains at record high levels, and the experts say you can profit even more handsomely from a bit of elbow-grease. Ms Hutchison said going to the local hardware store and buying a few tins of paint can make a world of difference in just a few hours. Change the door handles . Paint the walls . Give kitchen cupboards new colour . Clean out the wardrobes . De-clutter the garage . Put in new carpet . Fix up the garden . Put in new curtains . Change the light fittings . Put up photo collages and paintings . 'Presenting your home with a fresh coat of paint, new carpet or even a good tidy can potentially add many thousands of dollars to your home's value,' she said. 'Get tidy and organised, and fix those things that have been broken forever. 'Get your kids involved to occupy them as well as save money by doing it yourself. 'It might be cheaper than going away for the weekend and the best part is that any improvements will almost guarantee you'll add significant value to your home.' Changing the door handles is her first tip. 'Replacing tired, grubby and dated door handles to shiny, matching new ones throughout your home can transform your doors and hallways,' Ms Hutchison said. 'New kitchen cupboard door handles can also give your kitchen a whole new fresh look . 'For as little as $5 and no more than $20 each from your local hardware store, they are inexpensive and an easy do-it-yourself project.' She said that a coat of paint is underestimated as a sell point but the fresh, brighter appearance of a house is very important ahead of a sale. 'Painting a light, fresh neutral colour on your walls can make your whole home much cleaner and brand new. 'If you have wooden kitchen cupboard doors you could also paint them which would give your kitchen a face lift. 'And don't forget to spring clean your cupboards and any areas that are cluttered such as a garage or study.' The doors and handles stand out in this part of 11A Molesworth Street, North Adelaide. Getting rid of marks on doors and frames and even changing door-knobs are encouraged by real estate assessors . A beautiful garden is a must like this which adorns this Woollahra property at 115 Jersey Road . Michelle Hutchison tells vendors to de-clutter clothes storage areas, lay new carpet and put images on the wall like you see at 1 Madeline Street, Hunters HIll . 'Tidying up and organising your storage spaces will always add value to any home, sell old clothes and shoes' she told DMA to make look wardrobes look as good as those on The Block . Finder's real estate assessors say buyers are increasingly on the lookout for places which have great storage space and that's an easy fix, even for the most cluttered of homes. 'Tidying up and organising your storage spaces will always add value to any home,' she insisted. 'Sell old clothes and shoes on sites like eBay or Gumtree or have a garage sale and you could make some money to go towards other fixes around your home. 'This gives the impression of having a bigger property, with families looking for as much storage space as possible.' First appearances are everything in real estate and the garden must be tended to. Interesting artwork and photo collages give homes real character. This 8 Cintra Avenue, St Kilda home has gained plenty of attention ahead of auction . New light fittings and carpet make a big difference and are among the ten top tips to add great value to your sale. This room has all those qualities in the 115 Jersey Road, Woollahra home . Lights, camera, action. Fittings and artwork adorn 27 Oban Street at South Yarra . Create wardrobe and storage space like they do on The Block and it will pay dividends say money experts . 'Spending some time in the garden can do wonders to the appeal of your home,' Ms Hutchison revealed. 'The best part is that it doesn't have to cost anything. 'Pruning plants and weeding and make a home look a million dollars. 'Some councils even provide free mulch which you can spread on your garden beds.' Once you're done on the outside, returning to the interior will serve you well. 'You can update any room with new curtains and best of all you don't have to spend thousands of dollars,' she said. 'Retailers like Kmart and Target sell ready-made curtains that even have block-out backing. 'Make sure you measure your window to ensure the curtain will cover it before buying. 'And change light fittings, just another small cost that can make a big difference to any room. 'Most lighting shops will have stock ready to go so there's no time wasted to order the fittings.' Her last tip is to be inventive about what you place on those newly painted walls, suggesting photo collages are a sure-fire winner. 'This is a great idea to add a personal touch to an empty hallway or blank walls,' Ms Hutchison said. 'The idea is to buy different coloured or sized photo frames and arrange them in an asymmetrical pattern.'

Money expert says spending a few hours and a bit of cash can add tens of thousands to your property value at sale . Among her tips are things simple as changing door handles and curtains . Michelle Hutchison says paint the walls and the kitchen cupboards . Other tips include: Clear the clutter to make you home appear bigger .

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Golden State's Stephen Curry scored 40 points, including a 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation to complete a 20-point, fourth-quarter comeback that allowed the Golden State Warriors to beat New Orleans 123-119 in overtime Thursday and take a 3-0 lead in their first-round play-off series. The dramatic win by the Warriors was mirrored by Chicago's double-overtime victory over Milwaukee. The Bulls also established a 3-0 series lead, as did Cleveland against Boston. Curry hit seven 3s in all, including one to start overtime that gave the Warriors the lead for good. Stephen Curry (centre) scored 40 points as the Golden State Warriors beat New Orleans Pelicans 123-119 . Curry (left) shoots over Tyreke Evans of the Pelicans as he spearheaded their win over the Pelicans . Curry (centre) hit seven 3s as Golden State completed a fourth-quarter comeback to lead play-off series 3-0 . Klay Thompson had 28 points for the Warriors, who trailed 89-69 after three quarters, then outscored New Orleans 39-19 over the next 12 minutes. Anthony Davis had 29 points and 15 rebounds for the Pelicans, but his missed free throw with 9.6 seconds left allowed Curry's late 3 to tie it. Curry missed a 3-point attempt in the final seconds of regulation, but Marreese Speights corralled the rebound and handed it to Curry in the corner, and the Warriors' leader wasn't going to miss twice. Davis had a chance to tie it in the final seconds of overtime, but Warriors center Andrew Bogut forced him into a difficult driving shot, which missed badly. The Warriors go for the sweep on Saturday in New Orleans. No NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series. Chicago are also on course for a sweep after a 113-106 double overtime win against Milwaukee. Derrick Rose scored 34 points and Jimmy Butler added 24 for the Bulls. Butler's steal and layup started an 8-0 run that gave Chicago a 109-101 lead with 2:44 left in the second overtime. Rose scored six points in the second overtime, including a layup off an offensive rebound with 2:15 left for a 10-point lead. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points and Khris Middleton added 18 for Milwaukee, which went scoreless for more than 6 minutes in the first and second overtimes. The Bucks will host Game 4 on Saturday. Cleveland did not need overtime to take its 3-0 lead, but the 103-95 win at Boston was hard fought all the same. LeBron James scored 31 points and Cleveland moved one win away from a sweep in its first play-off series in five years. The Celtics kept it close, just as they did in the previous two games, and trailed 95-92 after Evan Turner hit a 3-pointer with 2:45 left. But Kevin Love hit two 3-pointers for a 101-93 lead with 26 seconds to go. Turner had 19 points and Avery Bradley added 18 for Boston. LeBron James (centre) scored 31 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Boston 103-95 . James (second left) helped Cleveland move a win away from a sweep in the first play-off series for five years . Love had 23 points and J.R. Smith added 15 for the Cavaliers. Cleveland can complete the sweep Sunday in Boston.

Stephen Curry's 40 points included a 3-pointer in the final seconds . Curry's performance propelled Golden State Warriors to 123-119 win . Golden State now lead their first round play-off series 3-0 .

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Abandoned, rusting and desolate, the hulking remnants of these old bangers have been claimed by nature. German photographer Dieter Klein travelled the world to find vintage cars left to crumble in leafy forests and fields. He came across a range of mysterious graveyards hosting all sorts of vehicles, including a rare Jaguar XK120, which, if restored, could be worth £82,000, and a fleet of vehicles used by the Allies in the Second World War. Many of the cars, often with doors, tires or windows missing, are parked on forest floors where nature has taken them over. Dieter, 57, from Cologne, first came across a Citroen truck that had been dumped in a bush six years ago. After witnessing how the foliage had grown in and around the man-made machine, he was hooked and began to track down other unusual resting places. Part of a sculpture park in Sweden which contains 50 cars. Covered in moss and lichen, they appear to blend in with the woods around them . The sun sets over dozens of abandoned cars in 2014 in Colorado. Dieter has travelled the world for six years searching for scenes like this . Two old cars poking out of a barn in Arizona in 2014. Dieiter became hooked after finding a Citroen truck that had been dumped in a bush . Seemingly camouflaged cars are stacked on top of each other causing them to blend in with the landscape, in 2013 in France . Another view of the Swedish sculpture park. Thick foliage has grown up through the rusting shells which were once roadworthy vehicles. A Jaguar XK120 abandoned at the park could fetch £82,000 if restored . Another exhibit at the Swedish sculpture park (left) and a rusty red car abandoned in a forest in Germany, pictured by Dieter in 2014 . Three cars that won't be going anywhere soon resting in a field in Oklahoma while a working vehicle cruises by in the background . This old car is barely discernible amidst at the bottom of a heap of rusty, overgrown junk in France, pictured by Dieter in 2013 . A battered 'Stop' sign stands ironically in front of a rusting vehicle that clearly hasn't been driven for years in a yard in France . Dieter said: 'In Belgium I came across a place with about 250 cars, untouched in a little wood. The cars have rusted over time and the paintwork has dulled . 'The place was founded by the Allies after WW2. They left these cars in a little wood, but they did not take them when they went back home.' 'Other graveyards are not as rich in history but make for eerie and stunning places to explore. 'While in many cases I cannot retrace the history of the vessels, some sites are more discernible and conspicuous than others. 'In Sweden, for instance, I visited a car yard where vehicles had been disassembled during the 1950s. 'Because the site stood a mere two miles from Norwegian border, the car parts were then taken piece-by-piece over into the neighbouring country, where the importation of whole cars was forbidden. 'The automobiles were reassembled - this was not prohibited. Only 30 miles from my hometown, Cologne, I discovered a special collection. 'A car dealer had a funny idea. When he turned 50 in 2000 he arranged 50 cars from 1950 as a sculpture park in his garden and made a big party. 'Some friends got really angry when they saw, for instance, an extraordinary Jaguar XK120 left alone on purpose. 'In restored condition this car could fetch $120,000 (£82,000).' Dozens of cars lining forest a pathway in France appear to be sinking into the mud. Dieter is interested in how foliage can grown in and around man-made machines . These American cars have seen better days as they lie abandoned in the baking sun out in the Arizona desert, pictured in 2014 . A yellow and black race car has clearly been battered by the elements before this picture was taken on February 27 last year in Germany . OId fashioned American cars and big yellow school buses site in quiet rows at a site in Texas. America is a favourite subject for Dieter . A few blotches of paint cling on to the rusty shell of this old banger in Colorado. It's hard to imagine it ever having been fit to drive . A Ford collection of Taunus, sold between 1939 to 1949, look the worse for wear, pictured on February 15 this year in Germany . A rusty yellow car abandoned by Allied forces after the Second World War pictured in 2012 in Belgium. Dead foliage litters the entire scene . Moss covers and old fashioned vehicle in Germany. Dieter first discovered his passion for such subjects in his home country . This car in Oklahoma looks more capable of running than most but it is doubtful it would be wise to go for a spin nonetheless .

German photographer Dieter Klein travelled the world to find vintage cars left to crumble in leafy forests and fields . Came across range of graveyards hosting all sorts of vehicles, including Jaguar XK120 worth £82,000 if restored . Dieter, 57, from Cologne, first came across a Citroen truck dumped in a bush six years ago and became hooked .

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Mauricio Pochettino has blamed Tottenham's lunchtime lethargy this season on the Europa League campaign. Of 10 Barclays Premier League matches kicking off at 12.00, 12.45 or 1.30, Spurs have won two - against QPR last August and Arsenal in February - collecting nine points out of a possible 30. Six of the matches followed Europa League games on Thursday nights, and Spurs lost four of those and drew the other two. Harry Kane is pictured celebrating for Tottenham after scoring in their victory at Newcastle last week . Christian Eriksen is mobbed by his team-mates after netting Tottenham's second goal at Newcastle . Pochettino, whose side play his former club Southampton at 12.45 at St Mary's on Saturday, said: 'Maybe this is a coincidence. Or maybe this is because we play Thursday around Europe and have no recovery. 'I don't know. It's difficult to understand why. Maybe it's because we have played Thursday night and spent a lot of energy.' Spurs have fared better in later kick-offs. 'Maybe three or four hours more of recovery is better,' Pochettino said. 'That can affect that.' The Argentine dismissed the prospect of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who could return after missing three matches with a knee injury, seeking a move if Spurs miss out on the top four this term. 'Hugo wants to play the Champions League here for Tottenham and I think this is a rumour and nothing true,' added the Spurs boss, whose only definite absentee is Kyle Walker. 'Hugo is very happy here and wants to reach the Champions League with Tottenham. This is his dream.' Hugo Lloris will stay at Tottenham even if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League, says Pochettino . Pochettino is looking forward to returning to St Mary's with Spurs after leaving Southampton last summer. The 43-year-old headed a host of departures - including key players and the backroom staff - leaving successor Ronald Koeman to rebuild. 'We finished last season eighth in the table,' Pochettino said, recalling his time at Southampton. 'We played very well and it was the end the project of five years with Nicola Cortese and Markus Liebherr. 'We stabilised the club in the Premier League and top 10 and I'm very happy. It was good for Southampton because I love the people of Southampton, the players. 'Koeman has continued to develop the project, or a new project, and it's a fantastic job and he deserves the praise.' Pochettino is uncertain what reception to expect. 'I don't expect nothing special,' he said. 'I love the people at the club, the players, because in one and a half years I enjoyed a lot because it was one of the best periods of my life.'

Spurs have won only two of their 10 Premier League lunchtime clashes . Mauricio Pochettino believes playing in Europa League could be a factor . Spurs face Pochettino's old club Southampton in Saturday's early game . CLICK HERE for the latest Tottenham Hotspur news .

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Despite Arsenal winning their eighth Premier League game in a row on Saturday, the club's chief executive Ivan Gazidis says he is 'not happy' that the club are not going to win the title. With top spot set to elude Arsenal again, Gazidis says the club will 'keep pushing' Chelsea, but he admitted winning the championship is unlikely. And Gazidis fears Arsenal will find it harder in future just to maintain their perennial place in the top four Champions League qualification places due to a surge in television cash. Aaron Ramsey smashes the ball home in the win over Burnley, Arsenal's eighth victory in a row in the league . Francis Coquelin wins the ball off George Boyd as the Gunners moved four points clear in second place . Gazidis says the Premier League is 'going to become more competitive which is going to be more challenging for clubs like us.' The Gunners haven't won the league since 2004 and their first eight-game winning run since then has propelled them to second. Earlier setbacks, though, for Arsene Wenger's team helped Chelsea to establish a commanding lead. 'we are not happy but we are going to keep pushing to the end and see how far we can go,' said Gazidis. Ivan Gazidis says he is not happy with second place, and says the club may struggle in the near future .

Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 on Saturday to move four points clear in second . But chief executive Ivan Gazidis is 'not happy' to miss out on title again . Gazidis fears Arsenal may struggle to make Champions League in future .

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In-form Lazio will have an extra spring in their step when they take to the Stadio Olimpico pitch to face Empoli on Sunday. The Roman outfit clinched a spot in the final of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday with 1-0 victory over Napoli, a result which sealed a 2-1 triumph on aggregate. They will now face Juventus in the Coppa final on June 7. And defender Mauricio managed to capture the celebrations of the Lazio supporters using a selfie stick after they secured their progression. Lazio defender Mauricio captures the Lazio fans celebrations via selfie stick . Senad Lulic, the Lazio midfielder who scored the winning goal on Wednesday, said to Gazzetta dello Sport: 'It was important to reach the final. 'Juve are the strongest team in Italy but I think if we continue to play as we are doing we will have a chance in the final.' Lazio will try to win for the eighth consecutive game in Serie A this weekend. They are third in the standings, 15 points behind Juve but just one point adrift of Roma. Senad Lulic (left) celebrates scoring the winner for Lazio against Napoli . Substitute Lulic timed his run perfectly to tap in a late winner in Lazio's 1-0 defeat of Napoli (2-1 on aggregate) 'We are doing great and we want to finish as high as possible in the Serie A standings,' Lulic continued. Juve go into Saturday's game at bottom-side Parma after one of their most impressive performances of the season. Massimo Allegri's side hit back from a first-leg defeat with a 3-0 triumph at Fiorentina to reach the Coppa final.

Lazio host Empoli at the Stadio Olimpico in Serie A on Sunday . Roman outfit secured spot in Coppa Italia final in midweek . Beat Napoli 2-1 on aggregate and will face Juventus in the final . Defender Mauricio captures fans celebrations with selfie stick .

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Jakarta (CNN)An Indonesian court has rejected a bid by two Australian drug smugglers -- members of the "Bali Nine" -- to challenge their planned executions. Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are awaiting death by firing squad on Indonesia's "execution island" for their role in a failed 2005 heroin smuggling plot. A panel of three judges in the state administrative court in Jakarta on Monday confirmed an earlier ruling that it lacked the jurisdiction to hear challenges against President Joko Widodo's refusal to grant clemency. Lawyers for the pair had argued that Widodo had failed to individually consider their cases. One of the condemned men's lawyers, Leonard Aritonang, said he was disappointed with the rulings but would respect the court's decision. He said his team would file a further review, asking the Constitutional Court to explain Widodo's obligations regarding granting clemency. "I'm hoping the government still respects... any ongoing proceedings," he said. Tony Spontana, a spokesman for the Indonesian attorney general's office, told CNN that the state administrative court's ruling was "a relief." "We had predicted it will be rejected because clemency is a prerogative right of the President, as head of the government, not an object of a suit at the administrative court," he said in a message. "With this decision, it's a step closer towards the scheduled execution." Australia has repeatedly appealed for clemency for the pair and has unsuccessfully proposed a prisoner swap with Indonesia as a way of avoiding their deaths. Indonesia has long taken a hard line on drug smugglers, and since assuming office in October, Widodo has made it clear he intends to be tough on those found guilty of such crimes. In an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour in January, he said there would be "no compromise" on drug dealers. "Indonesia is in a drug emergency, so we need to have something that's firm," said Widodo. "They can ask for amnesty from the President. ... But I'm telling you there will be no amnesty for drug dealers." In December, six prisoners convicted of drug offenses were killed by firing squad, including five foreigners from Brazil, the Netherlands, Malawi, Nigeria and Vietnam. Chan and Sukumaran have been jailed since April 2005 for a failed bid to smuggle more than 8 kilograms of heroin from Bali to Australia. The Bali Nine were arrested after Indonesian police received a tip from Australian Federal Police. Chan, 31, was called the ringleader of the plot, while Sukumaran was described as Chan's collaborator. Seven other people who participated in the plan are serving lengthy prison sentences. Police caught four people at the Denpasar airport with more than 8 kilograms of heroin strapped to their bodies. Another four -- including Sukumaran -- were arrested at a hotel in the village of Kuta. Chan was detained after boarding a plane to Sydney; he wasn't carrying any drugs but was named by others as the mastermind of the plot. Opinion: Why executions won't win Indonesia's drug war . Sukumaran and Chan have become model prisoners during their time behind bars, according to fellow inmates and the jail's chief warden. Sukumaran is studying fine arts and has set up a class for fellow inmates. Chan has found spirituality, which he uses to counsel inmates with drug problems. Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has said that their rehabilitation is genuine. Australians have shown public support for the men, with politicians and members of the public turning out for a dawn vigil to demonstrate opposition to the planned executions. Australia lodges formal complaint over Bali Nine transfer . CNN's Euan McKirdy contributed to this report.

Two Australian drug traffickers on death row in Indonesia have had legal bids rejected . The men were seeking to challenge President Widodo's decision to refuse clemency in their cases . Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are members of the "Bali Nine" drug syndicate .

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A former lager lout who ballooned to 24 stone has lost nearly half his body weight by giving up his favourite drink. Rugby prop Dale Forrest, 26, of Bolton, would sink up to 12 pints a night, but decided to shed the pounds after seeing a photo of himself while out with his fitness fanatic friends. In December 2013, the bank teller decided to ditch the booze, give up his favourite fatty readymeals and greasy takeaways and hit the gym. Dale Forrest would drink up to 12 pints a night - and ballooned to 24 stone - before giving up beer to lose weight . Dale, pictured at his slimmest, was worried he would look like a 'beached whale' next to his friends on holiday . Since then, Mr Forrest, who had a holiday planned with his mates and didn’t want to look like a ‘beached whale’ next to them, has lost 10.5 stone. He said: ‘I can now go on nights out and feel confident - even without the Dutch courage. ‘I no longer feel like people are laughing at me and all it took was a bit of willpower.’ Mr Forrest struggled with his weight from a young age and in adulthood fell into unhealthy habits. Before shedding the pounds Mr Forrest ate a cheese and sausage bap for breakfast, a Big Daddy Box Meal from KFC for lunch and a meat feast pizza for dinner. Dale, pictured sitting down, said he would consume beer, alcopops and shots regularly on nights out . Dale, pictured before his weight loss (right) and after losing 10 stone, gave up greasy takeaways for healthy foods and started going to the gym regularly, and saw the pounds fall off . Despite being a rugby player, Dale weighed 24 stone due to his unhealthy lifestyle . He said: ‘I was inactive and ate and drank what I wanted. ‘All my friends were in really great shape. They got a lot of attention from girls and I got none, which was a bit depressing. ‘They were all quite careful about what they ate, but I thought nothing of having dinner at McDonald's regularly.’ Despite being a keen rugby player, Mr Forrest rarely exercised and lived on an unhealthy diet – and would regularly drink 12 pints of beer followed by shots and sugary alcopops on a night out with friends. He said: ‘I would drink in the pub with my friends every Friday and Saturday. ‘I would start off by having a few pints, then as I got a bit bloated I would switch to other drinks. By the end of the night I was downing Jaegerbombs and drinking alcopops.’ After a night out in December 2013, Mr Forrest logged on to Facebook to look at the pictures taken the night before. Dale is now taking part in a charity boxing match since losing weight . Dale, pictured before (left) during a rugby game, and (right) after losing more than 10 stone . He was horrified to see that he was nearly double the size of all his friends. He said: ‘I was shocked when I saw how big I was compared to my mates. ‘Me and the lads had just booked a holiday for the summer and I did not want to be the beached whale at the side of the pool. ‘I decided I had to change.’ Desperate to change, Mr Forrest set his alarm for 6am the next day so he could go to the gym. He said: ‘I had to drag myself out of bed - during the walk to the gym I felt like death and I struggled to find any motivation. ‘When I got to the gym things changed. I started with some weights and then did 15 minutes on the crosstrainer. ‘After I finished I felt I had achieved something, although it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. ‘I got a taste for it and started going all the time.’ Dale said he would start the night drinking beer and then move on to shots and alcopops . Dale (left before losing weight) turned his life around and lost more than 10 stone thanks to healthy eating . The committed slimmer also overhauled his diet, swapping fatty takeaways for lean meat and fresh vegetables. Before his dramatic weight loss Mr Forrest would snack on chocolate bars and gorge on a fat-rich diet. Now he eats porridge with blueberries for breakfast, grilled turkey with boiled potatoes and vegetables for lunch and grilled fish with green vegetables for dinner. Throughout the day he snacks on nuts, fruit, celery and protein shakes. He also started going to the gym twice a day, weightlifting before work and doing cardio in the evening. By February 2014 Mr Forrest had lost an impressive 3st 7lb. He said: ‘The biggest change was kicking the booze. I still go out now but I've changed my drinking habits. ‘I drink lime and soda throughout the week and I'll switch to gin and tonic on a Saturday night. ‘Within four months people started to notice I had lost weight. My work clothes started getting really baggy as the weight fell off. ‘It was a good feeling every time I needed to go down a size, but it cost me a fortune to keep refreshing my wardrobe.’ Since losing more than ten stone, Mr Forrest has dropped from a 48-inch trouser waist to a 34-inch waist. He now weighs in at an even 14 stone. He is planning on taking part in a charity boxing match on April 18 for Cancer Research UK. He said: ‘I've changed my lifestyle completely. It was a lot of hard work - but it is the best thing I have ever done for myself.’

Dale Forrest would go out drinking regularly and would eat fatty food . Dined on cheese and sausage bap for breakfast and KFC for lunch . Decided to lose weight after seeing photos of him next to slim friends . Started going to the gym and eating healthy foods and lost 10 stone .

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The furious backlash against the UK’s top prosecutor intensified last night over her decision to spare Lord Janner from the dock. The position of Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders looked increasingly fragile as she faced growing calls to stand down. Campaigners, police chiefs and MPs accused her of ignoring the rights of victims and failing to clear the stench of an Establishment cover-up that lingers over the case. And even her one of her predecessors said the horrific allegations should have been resolved in the ‘full public glare of a courtroom’ rather than her London office. Scroll down for video . Campaigners, police and MPs have accused Alison Saunders, the director of Public Prosecutions, of ignoring the rights of victims and failing to clear speculation of a cover-up over her decision to spare Lord Janner . Mrs Saunders fought back saying it is her job as the head of the Crown Prosecution Service to make ‘very difficult decisions’ which are not necessarily popular. But the row showed no sign of abating as further details of the claims levelled against the 86-year-old Labour life Peer were made public. The decision not to charge Lord Janner last week despite evidence of 22 offences against nine victims was justified because Mrs Saunders said experts agreed that the former Leicester West MP was in such poor health due to advanced Alzheimer’s Disease. But she also ruled that he should have been charged three times before in 1991, 2002 and 2007 but was left off the hook. The top QC blamed police and prosecutors and launched in independent review, but her comments stoked fears that Lord Janner is the beneficiary of a wholesale cover-up. Yesterday, calls were growing for a judicial review of her decision, something which Leicestershire Police has said it is already considering. Simon Danczuk, the Labour MP who exposed Cyril Smith, said the weight of criticism against Mrs Saunders suggested something has ‘clearly gone very badly wrong’. Ms Saunders ruled not to charge Lord Janner (pictured) despite evidence of 22 offences because of his poor health due to Alzheimer’s Disease . He said: ‘Mrs Saunders is now seen as a roadblock to justice and it’s hard to see how her position remains tenable.’ Criticism of Mrs Saunders began with comments from the Home Secretary, who has already been lobbied by senior police chiefs, when she said is ‘very concerned’. Theresa May said: ‘I have been very clear in everything I have said so far about the child sex abuse issue – I expect to see justice done.’ She was joined by former Director of Public Prosecutions Lord Macdonald who said a ‘trial of the facts’ should have been considered. This would have enabled a jury to decide the facts without apportioning guilt and without a sentence being passed – offering a chance for victims to be heard. Lord Macdonald said: ‘It might have been wiser for the CPS to say ‘we’re going to have this matter resolved in the full public glare of a courtroom rather than simply by the DPP.’ Further questions also emerged about the true state of Lord Janner’s health as it was revealed he wrote to the House of Lords just a fortnight ago to extend his role. The politician, who has claimed tens of thousands of pounds in expenses in recent years, took a formal leave of absence last October. When asked if he would consider retiring when the election was called, he responded in a personally signed letter received on April 9 asking to continue in office. Experts said victims may now be denied the opportunity to sue Lord Janner because none of the claims have been proven. Richard Kovalevsky QC said: ‘A finding that the acts took place may have consequences for the defendant, particularly one who has the benefit of an honour from the Queen.’ Mrs Saunders has also come under fire over other high-profile cases, including the first disastrous attempt for a conviction for female genital mutilation and the pursuit of journalists.

Alison Saunders, director of Public Prosecutions, facing furious backlash . Criticism over her decision to spare former MP Lord Janner from the dock . Janner not charged despite 22 allegations of offences against nine victims . Campaigners, police and MPs have accused her of ignoring victims' rights .

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We're all guilty of it but there are some who do it more often than others. Experts say snacking is an important way to control hunger; and while we would like to think we reach for something healthy like carrot sticks, raisins or a handful of almonds, more often than not it's salty crisps, sweet biscuits or cheap chocolate that we tend to munch on. But why exactly do we snack? And if we knew what the triggers were, would we be able to stop ourselves from reaching for unhealthy foods? Scroll down for video . We're all guilty of snacking, but there are some who do it more often than others . Femail has worked with dietitian Lucy Jones from The Almond Board of California to study snacking habits in the UK and identified three tribes of snackers: Snack Amnesiacs, Situational Snackers and Super Snackers. Ms Jones's research has revealed the habits which lead us to nibble needlessly, identifying the behaviours and reasons behind these three distinct snack tribes: . Ms Jones told Femail: 'Snack Amnesiacs are mindless munchers who subconsciously snack, opening something and eating far more than they intended. 'More often than not, these snackers have no concept of what or how much they are eating. According to Ms Jones, those who are stressed out due to environmental or emotional pressures are Situational Snackers. This tribe often have busy schedules which causes them to skip meals. Then there are the Super Snackers. 'They are the snack savvy, who recognise energy lows and tummy grumbles and plan ahead. This tribe only nibble sensibly, as and when their body tells them to,' Ms Jones said. Ms Jones is encouraging women to revamp their snacking habits by trying the 21 Day Snack Happy challenge: a simply snack on a handful of almonds once a day for 21 days. 'Snacking is important to help control hunger and provide essential nutrients. We all lead such busy lives and juggle a variety of tasks and commitments every day, often resulting in long gaps between meals. 'The Snack Happy Challenge works well because 21 days is the length of time it takes to form a habit, or swap a bad habit for a good one. Planning ahead and arming yourself with a handful of almonds will really help to get you through the day.' 'As a high source of fibre and containing 15 essential nutrients, almonds are the perfect snack you can feel good about,' she said. Take our quiz to find out just what sort of snacker you are and how to change your bad habits. 1. Do you ever find yourself picking up food for comfort? If you answered yes go to Question 3. If you answered no go to Question 2. 2. Do you feel like you are aware of your snacking habits? If you answered yes go to Question 5. If you answered no go to Question 4. 3. Do you often find yourself reaching for whatever foods are nearest to hand in order to keep your hunger pangs at bay? If you answered yes go to Question 6. If you answered no go to Question 4. 4. Do you regularly plan out your nutrient intake in advance, even on busy days? If you answered yes go to Question 8. If you answered no go to Question 6. 5. When you’re having a busy day, can you usually stay strong and avoid snacking on things you feel are bad for you? If you answered no go to Question 4. If you answered yes go to Question 8. 6. Does your busy schedule often mean you have no time to prepare and eat a full lunch? If you answered Yes you are a Situational Snacker. If you answered no go Go Question 7. 7. Do you often find yourself opening a packet of biscuits only meaning to eat one, but suddenly find the packet is empty? If you answered yes you are a Snack Amnesiac. If you answered no you are a Super Snacker. 8. If you were asked to remember everything you’d nibbled on throughout the day, would you remember every mouthful? If you answered Yes you are a Super Snacker. If you answered no go to question 7. _____________________________________________________________________________ . If you are a Situational Snacker: . The Situational Snacker is a very busy bee and often doesn't have the time to prepare and eat a full meal during her day. To fill up, the situational snacker will grab snacks throughout the day, whilst she can. Nibbling on the children's packed lunch leftovers for breakfast whilst she chops up the carrots, snacking in the car for lunch after doing the food shop, or quickly scoffing half a sandwich before the company meeting is common for this type of snacker. If you're a 'Situational Snacker' you might find that emotional pressures, stress and a particularly busy day can cause you to snack, even if not hungry, and you may be particularly prone to pick at food as a comfort mechanism. Lucy Jones' advice: 'Almost three quarters (73 per cent) of women in the UK said that stress lead them to overlook their nutrient intake. This is an issue I often see, and it can have a serious impact on health. If women aren't dedicating time to their diet and thinking carefully about their nutrient intake, they could be at risk of over or under eating. 'The key is to snack sensibly and make sure you have something nutritious to nibble on at your desk, in the kitchen, in the car, or wherever the hunger pangs strike. The nutrients in almonds make them a perfect snack to enjoy between meals. Almonds are also a high source of magnesium, which contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue, so they really are the perfect snack to keep you going through a busy day.' If you are a Snack-Amnesiac: . Throughout her day, the Snack-Amnesiac will graze on the foods closest to hand, without even realising she's doing it. Munching through a share-size bag of crisps whilst watching the telly when she only meant to eat a handful, reaching for the plate of biscuits during a lull in the board meeting and even waking up in the middle of the night and sleepwalking to the kitchen to nibble on some leftovers from the fridge are just a few examples of the mindless snacking habit in action. Do you find yourself opening a packet of biscuits only meaning to eat one, but suddenly the packet is empty? If you were asked to remember everything you'd nibbled on throughout the day, would you remember every mouthful? If you find yourself snacking on food without even realising, you could well be a Snack-Amnesiac and you're not alone – research commissioned by the Almond Board of California has shown that 90 per cent of women in the UK admit to snacking mindlessly throughout the day. Lucy Jones' advice: 'Research has shown that women are typically lacking in fibre and often eat higher levels of the daily recommended allowance of saturated fat. 'With 90 per cent of women suspected of suffering from Snack-Amnesia1 and eating anything close to hand without taking the nutrient content into account, it isn't difficult to see how diets become unbalanced. However, if you are a 'Snack Amnesiac,' there are easy ways you can ensure you're still achieving a balanced diet. Almonds are a high source of fibre and just a handful (approximately 30g or 23 almonds) a day can boost your nutrient intake. These great little nuts are also high in unsaturated fat, and in fact, a recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that a mid-morning snack of almonds helped control appetite and resulted in reduced calorie intake by the participants during the rest of the day. If Snack-Amnesiacs keep a handful of almonds close by, this could help to curb the cravings and the mindless munching later in the day. If you are a Super Snacker: . The Super Snacker is a woman who is well aware of her snacking habits and despite a busy day, or the odd sweet craving, she'll do what she can to stay strong and find the foods she needs to help get her through – no matter what the day might bring. Busy day of meetings and no time for lunch – the super snacker will ensure she's got a steady supply of her favourite nutritional snacks pre-packed and close to hand to see her through. Prone to an afternoon lull – the Super Snacker will have a nutritious pick-me up ready to go. Craving an evening treat after a long day – the Super Snacker will reach for a snack from the well-stocked healthy snack jar. Do you pack a snack in your handbag each day? Are you familiar with the times of day that you need an extra boost? If so, like one in five women in the UK, you could be a Super Snacker. Lucy Jones' advice: 'Well-balanced snacking is a great way to stay on top of your hunger pangs and ensure a daily dose of the nutrients that your body needs. But healthy and happy snacking needn't be difficult or dull. 'As most Super Snackers know, there are some simple tricks to help adopt happy snacking habits. Mixing up different textures and flavours adds variety to your daily food intake. 'Pack a punch with a nutritiously crunchy handful of almonds added to some mango for sweetness, or even dark chocolate for a more indulgent snack.'

Snack amnesiacs are mindless munchers who subconsciously snack . Situational snackers have busy schedules and are often stressed out . Super snackers plan ahead and nibble only when their body tells them to .

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Police are trying to find a gang of vigilante paedophile hunters accused of posing as children online and then beating up men who agree to meet them. The group working in the North-West has been accused of filming the attacks, the latest of which was on Saturday, and then sending online messages demanding money to keep the film secret. One teenager has told Greater Manchester Police he was beaten up by the gang, who reportedly tricked him into believing he was meeting an underage girl in a church car park after dark. The 19-year-old thought he was meeting a 14-year-old girl he had spoken to on on the internet in Atherton - but when he got there he was attacked by a gang of men who accused him of being a paedophile. Attack: One teenager has told Greater Manchester Police he was beaten up by the gang, who reportedly tricked him into believing he was meeting an underage girl in a church car park in Atherton (pictured) After escaping, the teenager then reported the matter to police and was promptly arrested on suspicion of grooming. He has been bailed while police investigate. In a second similar incident, concerned shoppers called police when they saw a man being beaten up in Market Place in Wigan at about 2.40pm on Saturday. Their target, Andrew O'Neill, 25, has since admitted in court that he groomed an under-age girl. He had made contact on a dating website with a 'girl' called Alex, Wigan Magistrates' Court heard. But after booking a hotel room and turning up to meet the girl in Wigan on Saturday afternoon, he was confronted by a number of men and attacked. Concerned shoppers witnessed the assault on Market Place in the town centre as O'Neill was head-butted and lost two front teeth. Other members of the group filmed the incident. He escaped the attack and went to the police to report the assault. The video was then posted on Facebook with the tag 'NWI Nonce Busters' - believed to be a reference to right-wing group the North West Infidels. The video has since been taken down. O'Neill, formerly of Castlehey, Skelmersdale, was charged by police after reporting the assault and admitted an offence of attempting to meet a girl under 16 following grooming, between April 11 and 18. He was remanded into custody for his own safety and will appear for sentence at Liverpool Crown Court on May 11. Nicola Ormerod, prosecuting, said: 'The defendant has contacted somebody said to be called 'Alex' on a profile on a dating website. 'General discussions then turn flirty and sexual and she said she is 14. Second meeting: Concerned shoppers called police when they saw a man lose his teeth after being beaten up in Market Place in Wigan . 'There's an arrangement made for the two parties to meet. The defendant has already booked a hotel room and is found in possession of a tube of lubricant. 'It's been a set-up profile from a group. He thought this person was 14 and has arranged to meet for the relevant offence. 'It has had press coverage over the weekend. It is from a particular group who set this up and the defendant has been assaulted.' Andrea Woods, defending, said O'Neill had no previous convictions and co-operated with police. O'Neill was the second man arrested by police over the weekend following alleged vigilante paedophile stings. A second man, aged 19, has been released on bail on suspicion of committing a similar offence to O'Neill. Det Insp Charlotte Cadden from Bolton police said: 'These men were targeted because they had illegally arranged to meet up with underage girls online. Andrew O'Neill, 25, one of the vigilante group's targets, has since admitted at Wigan Magistrates' Court (above) that he groomed an under-age girl . 'I want to make it clear that grooming and arranging to meet up with children you have met over the internet is a criminal offence and if you are caught doing this you will be arrested and prosecuted. 'It is unacceptable that this group are posing as underage girls and meeting up with men with the view to either blackmailing them or attacking them in the street. 'If you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact the police as soon as possible.' The first attacker in the Friday incident was white, aged between 18 and 20, had shaven brown hair and was wearing a white t-shirt and a black tracksuit. He was carrying a black Foot Asylum drawstring bag and had a tattooed left arm. The second attacker was a white woman, about 5ft 4in tall with reddish, dark hair wearing a grey hoodie and a black top. The third is a white man, aged in his 40s, 5ft 4in tall, wearing glasses and carrying a walking stick, while the fourth is a white man with short brown receding hair and wearing a blue T-Shirt. Anyone with information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Gang in North-West allegedly beating up and blackmailing string of men . They pose as children online and attack those who agree to meet them . Man punched in church car park and another loses teeth in high street . Two victims have also been arrested by police on suspicion of grooming .

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A Canadian prostitute says that she wishes other people wouldn't make her feel so ashamed of working in the sex industry - because she actually really enjoys her job. Celine Bisette, who uses this pseudonym whenever she is discussing her career, insists she is neither 'damaged' nor 'deranged' - that, in fact, she rather enjoys being a prostitute, and it's only the social stigma surrounding her career choice that leaves her feeling unhappy. 'I am embarrassed to be a sex worker, even though I like my job, I’m good at it, and I’ve made exceptional progress in my career over the past few years,' she wrote in a recent essay for xoJane. This pro has pride: Canadian prostitute Celine Bisette, pictured here, wishes other people wouldn't make her feel embarrassed about her job . First, Celine would like everyone to abandon whatever assumptions they've made about prostitutes. She claims that she didn't have an abusive childhood, she's not a 'hyper-sexual nympho', and she isn't uneducated. She had 'an incredibly fortunate upbringing', she said, adding that she got along well with her parents and older sister: '[It was] just about the best any child could possibly hope for.' Then, as a 19-year-old college sophomore, she found herself in need of a way to pay for school. A minimum-wage job wouldn't earn her enough money, and she didn't want to take out student loans. Her best option, she said, was the sex industry. 'I couldn’t bring myself to do porn, and I knew wasn’t talented enough to be a stripper,' she explained. Working as an escort seemed like a natural choice for Celine, as it was easy and it paid well - seeing just one or two clients a week covered her bills. It just didn't occur to her that others might not be so at ease with her decision. In the beginning, she'd readily tell people at parties what she did for part-time work. She was still out-going then, she said, and never felt self-conscious. But peoples' reactions quickly changed the way she approached conversations about her job. They would lecture her, insult her, and accuse her of being a 'traitor to feminism'. One friend told everyone in their social circle that Celine must be mentally unstable to have chosen such a career, and might have even been molested as a child. The rumor took off, and Celine lost a lot of friends in the process. Now, after about a decade in the industry, she is much more reticent about revealing what she does, for fear of eliciting those same negative reactions. But while she has a 'mainstream' part-time job that she uses as a 'cover', she finds it frustrating that she can't be more open. 'I wish I could feel proud of who I am and what I do,' she said. 'I’m tired of feeling embarrassed and ashamed.' Sexy and smart: Celine, who wants to keep her real identity a secret, says she's more than just an escort - she also has her master's degree in sociology . Even when she does tell people about her work as an escort, Celine makes a point to emphasize that she also has a master’s degree in sociology: 'I hype it up and draw attention to it, as if to say, “Yes, I’m a [prostitute], but I’m also smart and normal, really, I promise!”' Because of the social stigma, she sometimes thinks about quitting altogether - but she hesitates because the work is easy, her schedule is flexible, and she makes twice as much as she would doing a job in her field of study. Plus, she explained, she can't erase her history in the sex industry. 'I will always be seen as damaged goods, whether I am a current sex worker or a former one. So I might as well just keep going, right?' In fact, despite liking her job, it's not Canada's ambiguous laws on prostitution that give Celine pause - being paid for sex is legal, but living off that payment of it is not. Rather, it's the negative reactions to her job that make her regret ever taking up sex work at all. 'I wish I’d known what I was getting myself into before I jumped into this line of work,' she said. 'But most of all, I wish I’d never become a prostitute in the first place.'

Celine Bisette, from Canada, became an escort when she was in college . She wants to feel proud of her job, but complains that she is constantly battling the negative opinions of others . The writer, who uses a pseudonym, has her master's degree but explains that sex work pays more than jobs in her field of study .

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Father-of-two Tipu Sultan from Sunderland, who has been named locally as a takeaway boss who has shot dead outside his shop in South Shields . A manhunt has been launched after a father-of-two described as friendly and chatty was shot dead outside a takeaway in a professional-style hit. Tipu Sultan was gunned down shortly before 10pm last night at the back of the Herbs n Spice takeaway that he ran in South Shields. Emergency services found Mr Sultan, who lived in Sunderland, but was originally from Bangladesh with a gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses report seeing two men wearing crash helmets and dressed in dark clothing on a motorbike driving away from the area in the direction of Lizard Lane immediately after the shooting. Today there is a heavy police presence on Lake Avenue in South Shields with the lane behind the takeaway completely taped off with officers believing Mr Sultan, 32, was targeted deliberately. South Tyneside Superintendent Sav Patsalos said: 'The investigation into the murder of Tipu Sultan is in its very early stages and we are appealing for anyone with any information that could help us with our inquiries to contact us as soon as possible. 'We are trying to establish the motive behind the incident and a full murder investigation is currently being carried out. 'We believe that this has been an isolated incident and not a random shooting, enquiries are ongoing to establish this. 'Those responsible may have planned the incident in advance of carrying it out and if anyone has seen anything or anyone suspicious in the area at anytime in the past few days then I'd ask them to come forward and speak to us. 'There is nothing to suggest there that is any risk to any other members of the public or any of the communities in South Tyneside and we understand this incident is extremely concerning for local people and that is why we have extra officers down in the Lake Avenue to reassure and speak to the public. 'We are doing everything we can to try and identify those responsible for this attack and I'd urge anyone with any information to contact police straight away.' It has also emerged that Mr Sultan's father saw the shooting and closed the door as the weapon was pointed at him. Police cordon off the area in South Shields around the Herbs n Spice takeaway where a man, named locally as Tipu Sultan, died from gunshot wounds . Mr Sultan's sister Jubli Begum told the Newcastle Evening Chronicle: 'My dad called last night to say to come quickly to the takeaway. The back door of the takeaway was open and two lads on motorbike came. 'My dad said one got off and had a gun, he pointed it towards my brother and said ‘you’ and shot the gun at his neck or side of head.' Meanwhile people living nearby to the takeaway have been paying tribute to Mr Sultan. Angela Charlton, 49, a carer from South Shields who lives around the corner from Herbs n Spice said: 'I feel awful. You don't expect something like this on your own doorstep. It's like a movie. 'I have heard that someone came in and ordered a can of coke while someone else came round the back and shot him in the head. It is understood that the victim worked in the takeaway and today there is a heavy police presence in the area . 'I have also heard that he was out smoking out the back when the two men arrived. There are rumours flying around at the moment. 'Apparently there were two men on a motorbike, one driver and one shooter. 'I live around the corner so I didn't hear anything apart from the commotion that followed of police cars and helicopters.' Meanwhile Ann Wilkinson, 57, who lives close to Lake Avenue and is studying to be a childminder, added: 'He was always in the takeaway, but I think his dad owned it. 'He spoke good English, and he was one of the best people. He was always friendly and chatty. He was concerned about the family and asking about the kids. 'He had a boy and a girl and was from Sunderland. I can't think of anyone who would want to hurt him. No-one had a bad word to say about him. 'I feel like I knew him well. He travelled through from Sunderland every night. I just feel gutted for his family and his little kid.' People living close to the area have paid tribute to the father-of-two, who they described as 'friendly and chatty' Victoria Chisholm, 37, landlady of the pub The Lake next door to the takeaway, also paid tribute to the victim. She said: 'I am just looking at the police tape and thinking it shouldn't have been happening here. 'I am really shocked. He was a big part of the community. He used to bring everyone's curry through to the pub. 'When it happened I was in the back bedroom. There were lads from the curry shop shouting for the police. 'I had my friend's four children staying with me so I couldn't go out.' Anyone who was in the area last night and might have information is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191, quoting reference number 1255 07/04/15.

The shooting happened at the back of Herbs n Spice in South Shields . The victim has been named locally as Tipu Sultan who ran the takeaway . Thought that two men on a motorbike, one driver and one shooter, targeted the food shop .

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Sami Khedira is still weighing up his next move but has interest from Manchester United and Chelsea. United have maintained an interest in the Germany international since failing to sign him in August 2013. His representatives have spoken to Schalke on a number of occasions but the fifth placed Bundesliga side have been struggling to come up with a suitable financial package while he also has concerns about the strength of their squad. They have been scouting for alternatives should he turn them down. Although Khedira said last month: 'I love Real Madrid and it'll be hard to leave this club - I'll give all I've got until the last moments of my contract, let nobody doubt that', Real will not now offer him a new deal. Sami Khedira is being courted by several clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea . Khedira has not played as often as he would have liked at Real Madrid since last summer's World Cup . They are also looking to sell Spain international Asier Illaramendi with Real Sociedad, Liverpool and Arsenal all interested in a cut-price £18million deal. Khedira was a target for Arsenal and his free agent status will give him more options but his salary of £190,000 a week at 28-years-old is not so easy to accommodate. Niggling injuries have also helped limit him to just 17 appearances for Madrid since the World Cup. United have also discussed the possibility of reviving their interest in Paris St Germain's energetic midfielder Blaise Matuidi if a deal can be struck. Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan and Mats Hummels remain on their list too. Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic hopes to have a clearer idea later on Wednesday of whether he will be able to join Inter Milan. His representatives are meeting the Italian club's officials to outline what proposals can be put forward to City. The Montenegrin is desperate to join Inter but there are doubts whether they can match City's valuation particularly with Yaya Toure also in their thoughts. Their initial proposal for Jovetic is likely to be a loan with a view, something City are not keen on. Inter are prepared to sell to fund their rebuild with former defender Nemanja Vidic among the candidates to go. Inter Milan are keen to thrash out a deal for Stevan Jovatic (left) and are also keen on Yaya Toure (right) City may yet offer him as part of their ambitious bid for Raheem Sterling although Liverpool insist they will not sell. Chelsea remain interested in Sterling also. James Milner remains a free transfer option for Liverpool but, as reported in Sportsmail at the weekend, he has yet to determine where he will go with offers from Arsenal, Everton, Roma, Inter Milan and two Spanish clubs also on the table. He has not ruled out staying at City with the amount of game time pivotal to his decision. Sunderland have agreed deals to bring in Manchester City youngsters Cameron McCulloch, a goalkeeper, and Josh Maja, a striker, from Manchester City U18s. Juventus and Monaco are understood to have held discussions this week about the possibility of a deal for Radamel Falcao. The striker is expected to return to the Principality from his loan at Manchester United at the end of the season. Juventus tried to sign him last summer but could not afford the financial package. They want to revamp their strike force with Carlos Tevez looking to return to Argentina with Boca Juniors and Fernando Llorente expected to be sold. Radamel Falcao's Manchester United nightmare could be coming to an end as Juventus consider a move . Newcastle United are considering the merits of Fulham striker Ross McCormack for the summer. Newcastle are working on a deal for QPR's Charlie Austin and have checked on the likes of Danny Ings, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Alexandre Lacazette and Moussa Konate. Steve McClaren is expected to take over the reins at Newcastle in the summer and was keen to take McCormack to Derby during the January transfer window. Mccormack was signed for £11m and Fulham would want the bulk of their money back for a player who has still managed 15 goals in a struggling side. Fulham plan major changes in the summer and want to bring in some big signings to push for promotion but will also need to balance the books should suitable offers come in. Ross McCormack has had an impressive season despite Fulham's struggles in the Championhip . Stoke are discussing a summer deal for Barcelona B forward Mohamed el Ouriachi. The 19-year-old left winger, known as Moha, has turned down a new deal at Barca and is ready to follow former Barcelona players Marc Muniesa and Bojan Krkic to the Britannia. Moha's agent Raul Verdu said: 'We thank Barca for the deal they offered the player and the efforts they have gone to try to renew his contract. But another proposal was really interesting on both a professional and economic level. Moha has the option of joining the first team squad at Stoke and that was irresistible.' Moha, a Spain youth international, rejected the chance to join Real Madrid in 2011. Mark Hughes is also interested in signing Daniel Wass from Evian and will discuss a permanent deal for Victor Moses of Chelsea as he looks to inject pace into his squad. Sunderland's Lee Cattermole remains a midfield target too. Mohamed el Ouriachi is ready to follow former Barcelona players Marc Muniesa and Bojan Krkic to Stoke . Valencia and Monaco are monitoring Chelsea winger Gael Kakuta. Currently impressing on-loan with Rayo Vallecano, Kakuta is still has one year left on contract at Chelsea. The 23 year-old is available for around £3million with Udinese and Atalanta are also interested. Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer is due to hold crucial talks with owners Venky's about how to work around the club's transfer embargo. Bowyer has been hemmed in by financial restrictions yet still managed to lead Blackburn to the brink of play-off qualification and the FA Cup quarter finals. His work has been recognised at other clubs considering managerial changes but he is keen to finish what he has started by taking Blackburn up to the Premier League next season. Rovers have been under embargo since January after falling foul of the Football League's new financial fair play regulations. Key to discussions in India will be whether they accept bids for Rudy Gestede and Jordan Rhodes with Southampton, Crystal Palace, Middlesbrough and Hull interested at the right price. Jordan Rhodes (left) and Rudy Gestede (right) have been linked with moves away from Blackburn Rovers . Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi is being monitored by Premier League sides as Wigan look to slip out of the Championship into League One. The experienced Oman goalkeeper is free in he summer and has returned to fitness this season with some good performances despite his team's demise. Liverpool have been among the many clubs to have posted scouts at the DW Stadium this season although they have checked on their loanees Jerome Sinclair and Sheyi Ojo also. Liverpool have been looking at Sporting keeper Rui Patricio after being told Norberto Neto would join Juventus but may need a low budget option too. Everton are posied to make David Henen's loan from Olympiakos permanent after the teenager impressed. Everton are looking at bringing in a new goalkeeper, centre-back and two strikers for next season. Club scouts watched Fiorentina against Juventus in the Coppa Italia last week and also checked on Bayer Leverkusen's cup game with Bayern Munich as they see what is available in the market. Antolin Alcaraz and Sylvain Distin will be among the players to depart.

Sami Khedira will not be offered a new deal by Real Madrid . Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in the World Cup winner . Inter Milan hope to agree a deal with Manchester City for Stevan Jovetic . Newcastle are considering a move for Fulham's Ross McCormack . Stoke could add Mohamed el Ouriachi to their other ex-Barcelona players .

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Online marriage proposals and star-struck children are a regular feature of Rae Johnston's life. But the 33-year-old Sydney based tech and gaming journalist, who is known for dressing up as Wonder Woman in her spare time - as well as her sideline zombie and Huntress costumes - insists she's a geek through and through. Ms Johnston is one of the growing number of Australians who are dressing up in hand-made costumes of their favourite comic book, television show or movie characters in the name of cosplay - a trend that has exploded online and at conventions across the globe. Rae Johnston said she receives regular online proposals for her signature cosplay Wonder Woman outfit . The 33-year-old Sydney based tech and gaming journalist has been selected to host the Cosplay championships at this year's Oz Comic-Con - the official Australian version of the internationally renowned pop culture convention, the San Diego Comic-Con . 'I specialise in Wonder Woman. She's my signature character and eventually, I'm working my way through all of her costumes. But I also love group Cosplay which is when a bunch of us get together and have a theme like the walking dead and we'll go to a convention and just walk around the floor being those characters,' Ms Johsnton told Daily Mail Australia. 'I got into cosplay about three years ago, which is not long considering I've been going to conventions since I was little, but I had no crafting skills. Then I discovered there are all these tutorials online and on social media - all these ways of accessing information on how to make costumes and I thought: if I'm going to learn to sew, then I'm going to learn to sew Wonder Woman.' Countless hours and hundreds of dollars have gone into some of her costumes, but Ms Johnstone said many cosplay costume makers prided themselves on spending under $10 on a single costume - ripping apart old ones and including things they had around the house - while others fork our thousands of dollars for the perfect materials. Ms Johnston says she chose Wonder Woman as her signature - with each costume taking up to six weeks to make - because of her empowering character and 'compassion'. 'She always leans towards non-violence first and is very diplomatic - for example one of her weapons is her lasso of truth. She's a fantastic role model for younger girls and I do a lot of charity events dressed as her, like hospital visits for disabled and underprivileged children where we just rock up and brighten up their day. It took her six weeks to create her Wonder Woman outift, but she says she plans to work her way through all of the super hero's costumes . Ms Johnston said that what was once considered traditionally 'geeky' has become quite mainstream, with more and more Australians connecting to cosplay stars online . 'But I also love group Cosplay which is when a bunch of us get together and have a theme like the walking dead and we'll go to a convention and just walk around the floor being those characters,' Ms Johsnton, dressed as DC COmic's Huntress, added . 'But one of my all-time favourite experiences was at Supernova convention when I had a little girl come up to me and she was shaking because she thought I was the real life Wonder Woman and it was just incredible - that meant the world to her.' With a combined social media following of 25,000 fans, Ms Johnston is lined up to host the Cosplay championships at this year's Oz Comic Con - the official Australian version of the internationally renowned pop culture convention, the San Diego Comic-Con, which saw over 130,000 guests attend in 2014. Meanwhile both Perth and Adelaide are expecting over 20,000 people to attend their separate events this year. Ms Johnston said that what was once considered traditionally 'geeky' has become quite mainstream, with more and more Australians connecting to cosplay stars online and learning the craft of costume making through podcasts and tutorials on social media. Ms Johnston says she chose Wonder Woman as her signature - with each costume taking up to six weeks to make - because of her empowering character and 'compassion': 'She always leans towards non-violence first and is very diplomatic - for example one of her weapons is her lasso of truth' Spray painting and cutting knee pads and shoulder armour: 'Some cosplayers have started working as consultants for video game companies who want to design their character's costumes so that they are easily replicated in real life because they've recognised cosplay as a massive marketing strategy,' Ms Johnston said . The journalist (pictured dressed as DC Comic's Black Canary) visits children's hospitals dressed as Wonder Woman to 'brighten their day' 'Some people do it because they love getting into character and walking around a convention floor. For some it's about the crafting of the costume. For others, it's about being part of the community,' Ms Johnston said. 'It's a huge ice breaker for making friends. The thing about the geek community is we have a lot of introverts - we don't have a lot of people who would walk around introducing themselves, but if your dressed as the doctor [from Doctor Who] and so is someone from across the room - they might walk up to you and ask how you made elements of your costume. I've met some of my best friends at various conventions because we share the same passion and fandoms. 'People can make a career out of it too. Some cosplayers have started working as consultants for video game companies who want to design their character's costumes so that they are easily replicated in real life because they've recognised cosplay as a massive marketing strategy. It means that it's more likely to be made by someone and seen on a convention floor and that's a huge draw card for people to start talking about that particular game.' Famous Californian cosplayer Abby Dark Star (pictured as DC Comic's Poison Ivy) has almost 500,000 fans online and is one of the judges at the Cosplay championships at this year's Oz Comic Con . Abby keeps her real name private due to her career in social media and marketing . There are charitable benefits to getting involved too. Ms Johnston is one of many members of Medic, a group which raises awareness of 'a different geeky cause' each month, such as tech groups who create controllers for people with disabilities. Famous Californian cosplayer Abby Dark Star, who has almost 500,000 fans online and will judge the Cosplay championships at this year's Oz Comic Con, likened cosplay to football fans who choose to dress up at matches. 'Imagine you have a girl and she may struggle with her image, but she plays the video game World of War Craft and sees a strong female overturning obstacles, very smart and capable and she says 'I get inspired by this character' and she want to dress up as her to emulate the characteristics,' she told Daily Mail Australia. 'That's the way they show their passion - by dressing up.' Abby, who keeps her real name private due to her career in social media and marketing, has created at least 30 finished costumes over the last 10 years, some of which took her up to four months to finish. 'In my head I'm just a 12 year old still getting teased by the boys for my nerdy star trek books,' the cosplay fan, who teaches others her craft through panels and tutorials, said. 'I'm a cosplay community manager - it's about the community for me, seeing people grow and be empowered and accepted, especially when it comes to women. 'If you show any skin your immediately labelled a w**** and to me, I see all these women characters who have super strength and brains - like brilliant doctors and other amazing things - and if you would call them a w**** they would kick your butt - I dig that.' Abby has created over 30 finished costumes over the last 10 years, some of which took four months to finish. She said this costume, Claudette from Queen's Blade, was the most intricate piece she had ever crafted . 'In my head I'm just a 12 year old still getting teased by the boys for my nerdy star trek books,' the cosplay fan, who teaches others her craft through panels and tutorials, said . She added: 'I'm a cosplay community manager - it's about the community for me, seeing people grow and be empowered and accepted, especially when it comes to women'

Sydney Tech journalist Rae Johnston is a passionate cosplay participant . She wears her signature Wonder Woman costume to children's hospitals and various pop culture conventions . Ms Johnston will host the Cosplay championships at this year's Oz Comic-Con - the official Australian version of the San Diego Comic-Con . Famous Californian cosplay artist  Abby Dark Star will judge entrants . Over 20,000 people are expected to attend both Perth and Adelaide's event .

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Jack Grealish must concentrate on his Aston Villa career rather than his international future, according to Tim Sherwood. Sherwood has been impressed with the 19-year-old who starred for Villa in their FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool on Sunday and is now at the centre of a tug of war between the Republic of Ireland and England. But Sherwood wants Grealish to focus on continuing to force his way into the Villa first team. Jack Grealish takes on Liverpool's Emre Can at Wembley during Aston Villa's 2-1 victory at Wembley . Grealish (centre) impressed against Liverpool and is wanted by the Republic of Ireland and England . 'It’s up to Jack where he wants to go. It’s purely up to him. What I’ve got to do is make sure he’s got that decision to make. He must be doing something right for Aston Villa if he’s got those options. That’s my priority,' Sherwood told talkSport. 'Then it’s up to Jack to decide where he wants to go. I had the same situation with Nabil Bentaleb [at Tottenham], who could have played for France but decided to pick Algeria. I did have a chat with him and he asked me what to do. I just said: "you’ve got to go with your heart. Do you think you’re French or Algerian?" 'That’s the decision he had to make and now Jack has got to make that decision. He has to play a few more times for Aston Villa before he needs to make that decision. When some kids come and play with the first team sometimes, they’re a bit overawed, but Jack’s not. 'He receives the ball and dribbles it around people. They kick lumps out of him because he’s so confident. The ball is his friend, it sticks to his foot. The more opportunities he gets, the better he’s going to become.' Grealish is expected to choose between Ireland and England at the end of the season and Sportsmail understands that he is split between the two countries at the moment. Grealish's dad Kevin agreed that his son must concentrate on his club football first. 'That is fantastic [advice]. He had a good game against [Liverpool] and a few games decent recently and he has to keep doing that first and the international stuff will come,' he told talkSport. 'It is going to be a difficult decision and it is completely up to Jack. 'There is a friendly coming up soon and he could play 45 minutes for Ireland and 45 minutes for England. Grealish (left) has played for the Republic of Ireland's youth teams but England will hope to turn his head . Tim Sherwood celebrates Villa's win over Liverpool and wants more of the same from Grealish .

Jack Grealish is wanted by the Republic of Ireland and England . Tim Sherwood wants the 19-year-old to focus on playing more for Villa . Grealish will make a decision over international future at end of the season .

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Hundreds of payday lenders will be wiped out by tougher rules designed to protect customers, experts have predicted. It comes as Wonga, the UK’s biggest payday loans firm, today revealed it racked up a £37.3million loss last year following a significant reduction in UK consumer lending while it attempts to clean up its tarnished image. Revenues declined to £217.2million in the period, down by almost £100million. Wonga's executive chairman Andy Haste said: 'We know it will take time to repair our reputation and gain an accepted place in the financial services industry, but we're determined to deliver on our plans and serve our customers in the right way.' Hundreds of payday lenders, such as Wonga, will be wiped out by tougher rules designed to protect customers, experts have predicted . The City watchdog has forecast that just three or four payday lenders out of 400 will be left standing following the introduction of the rules in January. They include a daily interest cap of 0.8 per cent and stricter affordability checks to ensure customers can repay loans. The true picture should become clearer later this year, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) attempts to weed out dodgy firms. Payday lenders have all had to apply for a license to trade and will learn in the coming months whether they have been successful. Robin Savage, an analyst from investment bank Canaccord Genuity described some of the tactics used by payday lenders – such as extending loan terms and adding interest to customers who cannot afford to repay - as ‘evil’. He said: ‘If firms can’t do proper checks and find customers that can repay them then they do not deserve to survive.’ Wonga, has become a lightning rod for public fury over payday lenders. Last year it took a £35million hit from writing off debts worth £220million owed by more than 300,000 customers. It was also ordered to pay £2.6million in compensation after sending fake legal letters between 2008 and 2010 to 45,000 customers who had fallen behind on their repayments. The City watchdog has forecast that just three or four payday lenders out of 400 will be left standing following the introduction of the rules in January (file picture) A charge of almost £20million will be incurred by the firm to cover compensation as well as legal and administrative costs. Wonga has been accused of trying to lure youngsters to take out payday loans with its controversial puppet adverts. Its new chairman Andy Haste – brought in to clean up the business – has ditched the adverts and admitted that it will be smaller and less profitable under the new regime. The cap on the cost of loans has reduced Wonga’s annual interest rate from 5,853per cent to 1,509 per cent since the changes were enforced in January. This will not be reflected in the figures released today, which cover last year. But the losses will include redundancy pay-outs, as Wonga is halving its UK workforce, with the loss of 325 jobs. Today’s figures showed a slump in customers, after Wonga stricter affordability checks in October – ahead of changes enforced by the FCA in January.

Hundreds of payday lenders will be wiped out by tougher rules, say experts . It comes as Wonga today revealed a £37.3million loss for last year . City watchdog says just three or four lenders out of 400 will remain .

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Hearts have confirmed that captain Danny Wilson will leave the club this summer after the defender activated a clause in his contract. Despite having a further year left on his current deal at Tynecastle, the 23-year-old has decided to look for a new challenge in the wake of leading the Gorgie outfit to Championship title success. Wilson initially joined Hearts on loan from Liverpool in January 2013 before then putting pen to paper on a three-year contract. Hearts captain Danny Wilson has decided to leave the club at the end of the season . The defender scores against Rangers earlier in the season en route to Hearts' Championship title . As Sportsmail exclusively revealed, Celtic manager Ronny Deila has the former Rangers player on a list of his summer targets. But it is understood that Wilson has not yet agreed with any club, although there is interest from England and abroad. Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson said: ‘Danny’s decided he wants a new challenge and, as I’ve said previously, I’ll never stand in the way of any player who wants to move on so he goes with our blessing and our thanks. ‘He’s been an outstanding servant to this club and has played a vital part in its revival this season. Hearts manager Robbie Neilson (left) admits it will be difficult to lose the influential defender . Sam Nicholson (centre) celebrates after scoring the opener in Hearts 2-1 defeat of Raith at the weekend . ‘Danny’s probably seen it all in the two and a half years that he’s been here, and probably had good cause to leave sooner if he had wished to do so. ‘He took a pay cut during the bad times and was instrumental in helping to keep spirits up when things looked bleak; buying season tickets and donating them to club charity Big Hearts, and donating several raffle prizes for club events and then buying them back. ‘He had options to go at the start of this season but he stayed because he wanted to see the job through and get us back to the top flight so for that I can’t thank him enough. Celtic manager Ronny Deila has been linked with a move for the former Rangers player . ‘We’ll miss him on and off the park and he’s been a great captain but that’s football; players join and players leave and we’re no different here at Hearts. ‘We’ll continue to work hard to assemble a squad that can challenge for a top-half spot in the Premiership.’ Wilson is suspended for this weekend’s clash with Cowdenbeath but is set to lift the Championship trophy on May 2 as Hearts wrap up the campaign at home to Rangers.

Scottish Championship winners Hearts are set to lose Danny Wilson . Former Liverpool defender has activated release clause in his contract . Celtic have been linked with a move for the former Rangers player .

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ISIS has released a chilling new propaganda video warning there is 'no safety for any American on the globe' and claiming the U.S. will burn in another 9/11-style attack. Titled 'We Will Burn America', the video calls on supporters to attack the U.S. on its own soil, while claiming its citizens' sense of safety is a 'mirage'. The 11 minute-long video also forms a showcase of some of the militants' bloodiest atrocities - it features the beheading of U.S. journalist James Foley, as well as several mass beheadings and the horrific burning of Jordanian pilot Muadh al-Kasasbeh. The video, titled 'We Will Burn America', includes footage of the 9/11 terror attacks and several recent ISIS-inspired atrocities . The video's subtitles claim America 'thinks it's safe' because of it's geographical location . It goes on to state that for this reason, the U.S. believes it can invade 'the Muslim lands' Previous jihadis managed to carry out the 9/11 attacks with 'less resources' than what ISIS currently has, the video claimed. Pictured is Osama bin Laden in a still image taken from the group's propaganda video . Subtitles added to the footage claim that previous 'mujahideen' - a term used to describe someone waging jihad - managed to carry out the 9/11 Twin Tower attacks with little resources. In broken English, it goes on: 'By Allah's willing, the fear will spread among them again soon. 'Here it is America now losing billions still to make sure their country is safe. But today, it's time for payback. 'By the grace of Allah, today the mujahideen are much more stronger and they have more resources (than) before. Thus they are able to burn (the) United States again.' As well as detailing some of the group's acts of savagery, it also shows footage of the planes hitting the World Trade Centre in September 2001. Others incidents to feature in the video include the killings carried out by Amedy Coulibaly, the French-born gunman who massacred four civilians and a police officer in Paris over two days in January. It was after he was killed in a shootout with police that a video surfaced of him pledging allegiance to ISIS, while sitting in front of the group's now notorious black flag. Canadian Michael Zehaf-Bibeau's murder of corporal Nathan Cirillo, at Ottawa's Parliament Hill, is also included. As well as showing footage of ISIS militants in combat, the video shows news footage of the Twin Towers attacks . It also shows news footage which emerged in the wake of French gunman Amedy Coulibaly's deadly rampage, in which he pledged alleigance to ISIS . Another incident which featured in the propaganda video was the October 2014 attack on Ottawa's Parliament Hill . Authorities later said his attack was ISIS-inspired, although Zehaf-Bibeau was said to have mental health issues and a drug addiction. The video is not the first in which the group threatens the U.S. In January, ISIS militants threatened to behead Barack Obama and turn the U.S. into a Muslim province in another gruesome video that emerged from their self-styled caliphate. The footage showed a black-clad jihadist standing over a Kurdish soldier who, in a sickening climax to the video, has his head cut off. Before the hostage was executed, the ISIS fighter warned the U.S. president: 'Know, oh Obama, that we will reach America. 'Know also that we will cut off your head in the White House and transform America into a Muslim province.' The video's subtitles threatened the U.S. with another 9/11-style attack and claimed its citizens were no longer safe anywhere 'on the globe'. Pictured is a still image from the video . 'America thinks it's safe because of the geographical location. 'Thus you see it invades the Muslim lands, and it thinks that the army of the Jihad won't reach in their lands. 'But the dream of the American to have safety became a mirage. Today there is no safety for any American on the globe. The mujahideen before although they had less resources, attacked New York and bombed the Twin Towers in September Eleven attacks. That blessed incursion was a fatal blow. All praise is due to Allah, the American economy was shaken. In such way Americans lived, and by Allah's willing the fear will spread among them again soon. Here it's America now losing billions still to make sure their country is safe. But today, it's time for payback. By the grace of Allah, today the mujahideen are much more stronger and they have more rescources. Thus they are able to burn United States again.'

ISIS has released yet another bloodthirsty propaganda video . The chilling video states there is 'no safety for any American on the globe' It features footage of the Twin Tower attacks and threatens another 9/11 . Footage of beheadings, burnings and other atrocities is broadcast .

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A rare insight into Manchester United's unpopular owners has lifted the lid on how they run the club. The man who spent six years as spokesman for the Glazer family has written an enlightening account of his time with the Manchester United chiefs. Tehsin Nayani's book, 'The Glazer Gatekeeper: six years speaking for Manchester United's silent owners', challenges popular perception about the US bosses who succeeded in a debt-burdening £800m takeover in 2005. Scroll down for video . Former spokesman for the Glazer family, Tehsin Nayani (left), has written the 'The Glazer Gatekeeper' Sir Bobby Charlton talks with Bryan Glazer, Joel Glazer and Avram Glazer (L-R) at Old Trafford in 2005 . The Glazers' takeover of Manchester United was met with huge protests by supporters in 2004 . In it, he claims: . • Malcolm Glazer had little to do with the takeover, leaving it to his sons . • The family were always in it for the long haul and wanted United to overtake Chelsea . • Son Joel Glazer refused to believe United fans could 'hate' them . • The 'Red Knights' who supposedly launched a buyout were never serious suitors . • Trusted manager Sir Alex Ferguson regularly invited the family into his dressing room . • The Glazers are 'not ogres' Nayani, who worked in finance PR in London, was brought on board by the Glazers before the takeover and served as the notoriously private family's spokesman until current executive vice chairman Ed Woodward sent him on his way in 2010. But across 323 pages he lifts the lid on the Florida-based owners who caused a ferocious storm when they seized control of the club and plunged it into debt, revealing a previously unseen human side. Nayani, who uses an anti-Glazer protest sticker as the logo for his book, states that the family were 'completely unruffled' by the mass protests that greeted their arrival and that the move was led by Malcolm Glazer's sons. 'Hundreds of angry protestors (surrounded by a heavy police presence) were filmed chanting 'Die Glazer, die!' he says, as the brothers made a hasty exit. But they were back to speak to staff the following day. Sir Alex Ferguson shares a joke with Avram Glazer, Joel Glazer and Bryan Glazer (L-R) in June, 2005 . A young United fan watches on as supporters protest ahead of the 2005 FA Cup final against Arsenal . 'They seemed completely unruffled by the preceding night's events,' Nayani adds. Nayani reveals that the Glazers were huge fans of Ferguson and never considered sacking him, speaking of a close relationship between the Scot and the Americans and revealing that Ferguson ritually invited them into the dressing room. 'The Glazer brothers also spent twenty minutes or so with Sir Alex and the players in their dressing room,' he reflects. 'A post-match ritual they would fulfil each time they attended a game.' Following his own first meeting with the owners, in their plush Palm Beach office suites, Nayani states: 'The Glazers were not ogres – on the contrary they were an unusually down to earth, close-knit family. He adds: 'It was 'abundantly clear they were in it for the long-term and were committed to seeing the club regain its pre-eminence.' In 2010, with anti-Glazer sentiment arguably at its loudest following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for £80m, Nayani recalls how he made a panicked call to Joel Glazer when he saw United legend David Beckham pick up a green and yellow scarf and wave it to the Stretford End following United's Champions League win over AC Milan, for whom he was playing at the time. The scarves, in the colours of United's original founders Newton Heath, were a symbol of protest worn by thousands but Glazer, who was watching on TV in Florida, appeared unconcerned. 'My adrenaline pumping, I immediately grabbed my BlackBerry, scrolled through my address book to 'JG' and pressed the green icon,' Nayani writes, adding that he was petrified Beckham would become the poster boy of the protestors. 'We don't know Beckham's motives for putting on the scarf,' he says Glazer told him. 'Also I'm not sure the publicity is necessarily bad. 'Football is a passionate business. Won't it blow over? Nayani claims that the Glazers did not sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid without Ferguson's approval . Malcolm Glazer, pictured in 2003, left his sons to complete the takeover, according to Nayani . 'Sure, some fans are angry and protesting inside Old Trafford. But from where I'm sitting there are many millions of fans who are just happy the team are through to the next round. They're supporters of Manchester United too. I get that some fans don't like us, but to hate us, it's such a strong word. To hate us when the club has been so successful, it's extraordinary.' Nayani adds that Joel Glazer became obsessed with football (and never called it soccer) thanks to an English, Tottenham Hostpur-supporting room-mate he had while at college. Aside from the family itself, the book contains a number of interesting anecdotes about the club's staff. Nayani recalls how a furious striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who would soon leave for Real Madrid, reacted to being an unused substitute in the 2006 Carling Cup final thumping of Wigan Athletic. 'He contemptuously ripped his token winners' medal from around his neck before making an early exit from the dressing room, sweeping angrily past me as he did so,' he reveals. Nayani exposes the lengthy celebrations after the 2008 Champions League Final victory over Chelsea in Moscow, recalling that the party went on until 7.30am back at the hotel. 'At around 5am a huge breakfast buffet was laid on with chefs cooking up delicious made-to-order omelettes for their ravenous guests,' he writes. 'While we ate, David Gill and Sir Alex Ferguson gave touching speeches, interrupted frequently by loud cheering, everyone intoxicated by the sense of historic occasion.' Avram Glazer and Joel Glazer (L-R) watch United take on Burnley at Old Trafford earlier this season . The green and gold protests by United fans left the Glazer family 'completely unruffled', according to Nayani . Nayani adds that Ferguson cut a serene figure after the penalty shoot-out victory and found an unusual place to rest his weary legs. 'Sir Alex,' he writes, 'beaming like the Cheshire Cat, was sat alone literally on top of the padded silver crate, inside of which was the Champions League trophy.' He adds that Ferguson even failed to give an unnamed player who had forgotten his passport the famous hairdryer treatment, saying simply: 'Oh dear, why have you gone and done that, lad?' Nayani says that the club felt a 'palpable sense of injustice' after it emerged they would not be able to parade the trophy on a open-top bus journey through Manchester after booze-fuelled Rangers fans had rioted in the city during their Uefa Cup Final defeat earlier that season. The author also recalls players sleeping on the floor of a plane with uncomfortable seats on a pre-season trip to Asia, where he inadvertently tripped up Ferguson with his suitcase in a Chinese airport. 'I immediately turned to look over my shoulder and saw that it was, in fact, Sir Alex Ferguson himself who had become entangled with my case,' he writes. 'Horrified, I was immediately seized with fear and remorse. I apologised to him profusely and enquired after his welfare; fortunately he was not hurt and he was immediately forgiving.' Nayani dismisses suggestions Real Madrid went over Ferguson and Gill's heads to do the Ronaldo deal. United fans burn a Malcolm Glazer dummy during a protest outside Old Trafford in May, 2005 . He adds that when the decision was made to sell it was because the player wanted to move on and the owners 'after a long spell of soul searching by manager Sir Alex Ferguson, would accept this'. Nayani says that in 2010, with a rumoured bid from the Red Knights (a group of well-off United-supporting businessmen) reportedly in the offing, the Glazers commissioned a stack of fresh market research to investigate supporters' attitudes towards them as well as the Red Knights and were pleased with the results. He reiterates that there was no desire among the family to sell and says no bid was forthcoming. Nayani reserves fierce criticism for Wayne Rooney's now-infamous 2010 interview in which he stated Gill had failed to give him the reassurances he sought about United's 'ability to attract the top players in the world'. 'It was a crudely-disguised dig at the Glazers' ownership,' he writes, before adding that Joel Glazer had spoken to Rooney by telephone reassuring him about his ambitions for the club before a new contract was offered. Nayani, who was left out of the loop on the Rooney situation, sensed he was nearing the end of his time with the club with protests easing off and at a meeting shortly afterwards with Ed Woodward, his fate was sealed with a 'generous golden handshake'. Tehsin Nayani's book, 'The Glazer Gatekeeper: six years speaking for Manchester United's silent owners', is available on Amazon.

Tehsin Nayani spent six years as spokesman for the Glazer family . His new book, The Glazer Gatekeeper, tells all about his time in the job . Nayani insists that the Glazer takeover was always a long-term project . Sir Alex Ferguson used to invite the owners into the home dressing room . Nayani believes the Red Knights consortium were never serious suitors . The Glazers are not 'ogres' despite fan opinion, according to Nayani .

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Carlos Tevez has been told to terminate his contract with Juventus to complete a return to his former club Boca Juniors in Argentina. The former Manchester City striker's deal with the Serie A champions does not expire until the end of next season but he has reportedly told the club he wishes to leave this summer. Boca have confirmed they are close to completing a deal for the 31-year-old, but club president Daniel Angelici has stressed that Tevez must terminate his contract with the Italians first. Carlos Tevez has shocked Juventus by suggesting he wants to leave the club this summer . Tevez is on course to win a second Serie A title with the Old Lady and still has a shot at European glory . 'We must be careful', Angelici told TYC Sports. 'We know that he wants to return to Argentina with Boca Juniors but he must first terminate his contract with Juventus, which runs until 2016. 'We are close to sealing his return and it will be done shortly.' The Argentina international joined Boca's youth academy in 1996 and went on to score 26 league goals in 76 appearances for the club before joining Corinthians in 2005. Although Juventus are reluctant to lose the league's top scorer - Tevez has netted 17 times this season - they have accepted the player wants to leave and have already started identifying potential replacements. Italian paper Tuttosport claims the 31-year-old has already decided to leave the club this summer . Tevez has always said he intends to finish his career back at his first club Boca Juniors in Argentina . Carlos Tevez                             17 . Mauro Icardi                              16 . Jeremy Menez                          16 . Tevez's international manager Tata Martino claims any potential move would have no bearing on the player's Argentina future. 'The most important thing for me is that Tevez continues to play as well as he is at the moment,' Martino told Italian paper Tuttosport. 'It doesn't matter whether that's at Juventus or Boca. Only he'll know what's best for his future. 'I will say this, though: Juventus are a great team, but so are Boca Juniors. It wouldn't be a step down.'

Carlos Tevez has reportedly told Juventus he wants to return to Argentina . Former Manchester City star wants to play for former club Boca Juniors . Club president Daniel Angelici urges striker to cancel his contract first .

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A transgender woman killed herself after being taunted in the street for being different, an inquest heard. Mikki Nicholson, who was a national Scrabble champion, stepped in front of a train, on November 7 last year after suffering daily verbal abuse in Carlisle, Cumbria. The 36-year-old had planned a move to Newcastle, where she had hoped people would be more accepting. But she changed her mind months before her death after being told she risked homelessness if she left her social housing. Mikki Nicholson, who was a national Scrabble champion, stepped in front of a train, on November 7 last year after suffering daily verbal abuse in Carlisle, Cumbria. Above, Ms Nicholson preparing for a game in 2009 . The inquest heard how she was receiving psychiatric treatment in the months before her death, and had spent time as an inpatient at the Carleton Clinic. Above, flowers left in tribute at the crossing where she died . Ms Nicholson, who was once ranked as the fourth-best Scrabble player in the world, was born male but identified as a woman. The inquest heard how she was receiving psychiatric treatment in the months before her death, and had spent time as an inpatient at Carlisle's Carleton Clinic. After she was discharged, she was supported by psychiatric nurse Clive Guyo. Mr Guyo said that she clung to the hope that her life would be improved by leaving Carlisle, according to the News and Star. He said: 'Mikki described Carlisle as being hostile to people who are different. She spoke of facing verbal abuse while walking in the streets because of how she appeared to other people. 'Schoolchildren were often the worst for making fun of her and verbally abusing her. Ms Nicholson, pictured before the championships in 2009, had planned a move to Newcastle, where she had hoped people would be more accepting. But she changed her mind after being told she risked homelessness . 'She had a negative view of Carlisle based on past experience. There's no doubt she felt stigmatised.' The inquest heard that Ms Nicholson wanted to move to Newcastle, but was told she would be considered 'intentionally homeless' if she left her Carlisle flat, which was temporary housing. The classification would make it hard to find social housing elsewhere. She had no money for a deposit or to rent privately. Ms Nicholson, who was crowned both UK and European Scrabble champion, became increasingly unhappy in the months before her death, the inquest heard. She was killed instantly when she stepped in front of a train. Coroner David Roberts said Ms Nicholson had been well supported by the psychiatric services, recording a conclusion that she had deliberately killed herself. Jonathan Hammond, a local resident, was on a footpath next to the line at the time of the incident and witnessed the death, according to the News and Star. Ms Nicholson was described as 'fiercely intelligent'. Above, tributes at the crossing where she died . Rebecca Mellor, a close friend, said: 'Mikki was fiercely intelligent. She had a vivacious character and explored her gender identity. 'She frequently felt at odds with the world because of her high level of intelligence and gender identity.' Cumbria Partnership Trust, who provided Mikki psychiatric care, will now discuss the issue of specialist support for transgender people in Cumbria as a result of this tragedy.

Mikki Nicholson, 36, suffered daily verbal abuse on the streets of Carlisle . She planned move to Newcastle, where she hoped she would be accepted . But was told she would risk homelessness if she left her social housing . The former Scrabble champion stepped in front of a train last November . For confidential support on suicide matters in the UK, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here .

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Tabby cat George turned up 128 miles from its home after apparently hitching a ride in a caravan . A runaway cat turned up 128 miles from his home after apparently hitching a ride in a caravan. George was last seen running off in the direction of a caravan park near his home in North Wales and was found on a doorstep in West Yorkshire five weeks later. He has now been reunited with his owners after Julia Hill, who found the 18-year-old tabby outside her home in Calderdale last week, posted on a lost and found cats Facebook group. Owners Steven Davison, 71, and his wife Susan, 68, from Llanrwst in the Conwy Valley, couldn't believe their luck when their daughter Gemma Davison-Lemalle, 30, saw a picture of her childhood pet on the page. Mrs Davison-Lemalle said: 'It's a miracle. Around a month ago, my dad drove to the garage in Llanrwst and as he got out of the car, he thought he saw a cat running off in the corner of his eye. 'At the time he thought nothing of it and didn't say anything but when we got home that afternoon George was nowhere to be seen. 'We think George must have sneaked into the car and ran towards the caravan site that is nearby. 'We can't think of any other way of him getting to Yorkshire other than stowing away in a vehicle or caravan belonging to a tourist. 'It's absolutely bonkers to think he travelled so far. We won't be letting him out of our sight ever again.' She revealed her pet had been was rescued from the Bryn-y-Maen animal shelter in Colwyn Bay when he was a kitten and was living with her parents when he disappeared. Her mother, Susan, said: 'Goodness only knows how he got that far - he's always been a curious cat but he's never done anything like this before. He has now been reunited with owners Steven Davison and his wife Susan (pictured together with George) 'We thought we'd lost him for good so it's amazing to have him back. We're over the moon.' But the mammoth cross-country journey took its toll on the 18-year-old cat and when the family went to collect him they realised he had cat flu. 'When we got there we realised he wasn't very well. He had cat flu,' said Gemma. 'He's back where he belongs and he is happy and settled.' Ms Hill, who found George and started the appeal, said the cat was 'poorly, thin and grumpy' when he turned up on her doorstep. 'The cat just turned up outside my house last week,' she said. Gemma Davison-Lemalle, 30, saw a picture of her childhood pet on the Facebook group and got in touch . The 128-mile journey from Llanrwst in the Conwy Valley to Calderdale, West Yorkshire, would have taken a minimum of four-and-a-half hours including two bus trips and three train changes . 'I took him to the local vets to see if he was chipped and they found he was registered to an address in North Wales. 'He was so poorly, thin and grumpy, I think he may have died if we hadn't taken pity on him. She added: 'I'm sad he's gone but I'm really pleased he has gone home to his owners. 'Steve and Sue were so pleased to see him, he was sat outside when they arrived. 'It's still a mystery how he got here, but hopefully he's none the worse for his adventure.' The 128-mile journey would have taken a minimum of four-and-a-half hours including two bus trips and three train changes. Gemma said: 'We can't thank Julia enough for taking such good care of him for us. We're so excited to have him back.' He has now been reunited with his owners (together left) after Julia Hill (right), who found the 18-year-old tabby outside her home in Calderdale last week, posted on a lost and found cats Facebook group .

George went missing from North Wales home and turned up in Yorkshire . Runaway 18-year-old tabby has been reunited with owners after five weeks . They believe he ran off towards caravan park and hitched a 128-mile ride . He was found 'poorly, thin and grumpy' on Julia Hill's doorstep last week .

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Shocking footage of a vagrant Christian family band attacking police officers in a Walmart parking lot has been released. The video taken from a patrol car dashcam captures the 'end of days' group brawling with cops in Cottonwood, Arizona, on March 21 just moments before a deadly gunfight. The Gaver family had allegedly been camping outside the store for a few days when they had the confrontation with police. Enoch Gaver, 21, was killed in the fight and suspect David Gaver, 28, was shot in the stomach and taken into custody. Scroll down for video . Violent: The video captures the 'end of days' band brawling with cops in Cottonwood, Arizona, on March 21 just moments before a a deadly gunfight . Chaos: During the footage, you can hear one of the officers saying they needed to 'separate these folks' and talk to them . Ten-year Cottonwood Police veteran Sgt Jeremy Daniels was also shot and hospitalized, but has since been released. During the footage, you can hear one of the officers saying they needed to 'separate these folks' and talk to them. But one of the group says: 'No, you are not going to separate me from my parents,' followed by, 'Don't touch me.' The officer is then put into a headlock and pulled to the ground as the confrontation gets more violent. A Walmart employee is also seen trying to aid police and throws a punch in a bid to subdue the band members. Assistance: A Walmart employee (right with nis arms outstretched) is also seen trying to aid police and throws a punch in a bid to subdue the band members . Brawl: Some fall to the ground during the fight, but immediately get back up. During the confrontation gunshots are heard. Eric Garver, 21, was killed and Cottonwood Police Sgt Jeremy Daniels, 31 was shot . Musical team: The Gavers were part of a band called Matthew 24 Now, which sometimes played outside a grocery store in Boise, Idaho. Above, a picture of the band from their Facebook page. Matthew 24 is a Bible verse dealing with the end of times . Fatal: One member of the Gaver family was killed in the shootout, now identified as Enoch Gaver. When police arrived on the scene, the Gavers 'immediately' started attacking, according to the Arizona DPS . According to Facebook, the family is part of a band called 'Matthew 24 Now' (they are also go by 'Busking in the Son' back in Idaho). The name refers to a Biblical passage dealing with the end of times. The remaining members of the Gaver family have been jailed, including an 11-year-old and 15-year-old who were sent to a juvenile detention facility. On duty: Cottonwood Police Sgt Jeremy Daniels, 31 (pictured), was shot in the leg during the attack but is expected to make a full recovery. One of the suspects, David Gaver, was shot in the abdomen but has since been released from hospital . The Arizona Department of Public Safety, who are investigating the shooting, said it was sparked when a few members of the Gaver family went into the Walmart to use the bathroom, and one of the store employees followed them into the restroom. At least one member of the Gaver family shoved the female employee, which led to the store calling 911. When police arrived on the scene to investigate the incident, they found the Gavers in the parking lot where they had been living out of a large SUV for the past few days. When police arrived on the scene to investigate the incident, they found the Gavers in the parking lot where they had been living out of a large SUV for the past few days. DPS spokesman Bart Graves says when the police arrived, the Gavers 'immediately' started attacking, according to AZ Central. Witness Louie Solano told KPHO that the fight 'looked like a riot in the middle of the parking lot'. 'Lots of screams. Just screeching noise, like unreal, unreal,' Solano said. 'During the course of the fight, we believe there was a struggle for the officer's gun,' Graves said. That's when three shots were fired, though it's not clear who had the gun at that point. Sgt Daniels was shot in the leg, while David Gaver was hit in the abdomen. A Walmart employee who came to the aid of police suffered a sprained arm and cuts in the fight. Other officers were treated for lacerations, bruises and a twisted ankle. Behind bars: The suspects who engaged in a shootout with police in a Cottonwood, Arizona Walmart parking lot on Saturday have been identified as eight members of a Idaho family band. Above, two of the suspects, currently jailed: Jeremiah Gaver, 28 (left), and Nathaniel Gaver, 27 (right) Fighting cops: Police say the shootout was sparked by one of the Gavers pushing a Walmart store employee while trying to use the building's restroom. Above, suspects Ruth and Peter Gaver, 52 and 55 .

Video captures brawl between officers and family in Cottonwood, Arizona . Police fire tasers and use pepper spray as they try to separate the group . One of the officers is put into a headlock during the violent confrontation . Moments later an officer is shot and Enoch Garver, 21, is killed . Members of the band, called Matthew 24 Now, have since been jailed .

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Broadcaster Stephen A. Smith has once again taken a controversial stance on domestic violence on ESPN's First Take. Nine months after Smith received a one-week suspension for claiming women can play a role in provoking men into violence, Smith tried to to claim that boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr's career should be looked at separate from his domestic violence history. In the discussion, he told fellow anchor Cari Champion that he understood why she disagreed with his stance because she was a woman and 'should feel that way'. Scroll down for video . ESPN's First Take anchor Stephen A. Smith is under fire for claiming that Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s boxing career should be looked at independently from his domestic violence history . Responding to a 'Good vs. Evil' approach Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach is taking prior to the boxer's upcoming fight against Mayweather, Smith questioned how Mayweather is being portrayed in the media. When co-host Cari Champion said she had an issue with Mayweather's domestic violence history, Smith said that was because she's a woman and 'should feel that way . Mayweather has been convicted twice for domestic violence, according to the New York Post. 'What makes me uncomfortable is that they're also lumping all of this other stuff that Floyd Mayweather allegedly has done to say, "Well, you know what? Look at how much of a bad guy he is",' Smith told Champion and Skip Bayless on April 8. He added: 'When you take the position that you take, Cari, against - I got no problems with this, you're a woman, you should feel that way - anybody else, based on what he's been accused of, I get that. I have no issue whatsoever.' Champion jumped in, saying: 'I definitely have an issue with his domestic-violence record, but I also have an issue with how he treats women period outside the ring.' Smith stuck with his words, claiming that Champion only holds the position she has because she is a woman. He said: 'I'm saying that her position is clear because she's a woman, and this is how she feels he conducts himself. 'I am a boxing fan. When I'm talking about Mayweather-Pacquiao, I'm thinking about two dudes strictly in the boxing ring. And that's all I'm doing. 'But Freddie Roach takes this to another level. Anybody that's rooting for Floyd Mayweather, it's almost like, "What kind of person are you!" Floyd Mayweather Jr, left, is set to face off against boxer Manny Pacquiao on Saturday. Pacquiao's trainer has taken a 'good vs evil' approach to the fight, claiming Pacquiao represents good and Mayweather represents evil . 'And when you feed into it by grasping what he says, it's almost like, "What kind of a person are you!" I'm a guy that loves boxing.' In a July episode of First Take, Smith victim-blamed when he said women play a role in preventing attacks in the wake of the Ray Rice scandal. During the discussion, Smith alluded to women in abuse cases when he said, 'Let's make sure we don't do anything to provoke wrong action... we got to also make sure that you can do your part to do whatever you can do to make, to try to make sure it doesn't happen again.'

Stephen A. Smith said Floyd Mayweather Jr's boxing career should be looked at as separate from his domestic violence history . Mayweather has been convicted twice for domestic violence in the past . Smith said that people are 'lumping all of this other stuff that Floyd Mayweather allegedly has done', which sheds a bad light on him . Co-anchor Cari Champion said she has 'an issue with how he treats women period outside the ring' Smith said she holds that position because she's a woman and that as a boxing fan, he looks at 'two dudes strictly in the boxing ring'

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Barcelona scored three crucial away goals and all but ended the tie after easing to a 3-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. Goals from Neymar and a double from Luis Suarez, made sure the La Liga leaders travel back to Spain delighted with the result and their performance. Here Sportsmail rates the players in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. Luis Suarez was the star man for Barcelona and scored a brilliant second-half double to put them in control . Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3) Salvatore Sirigu - 6 - Commanding in the air with a disjointed defence in front of him but could do nothing to stop Neymar's cool finish. Gregory Van der Wiel - 5.5 - Unlikely to have started had Thiago Silva and David Luiz been fit to play the full game and was struggled to cope with Neymar's trickery, speed and movement. Marquinhos - 6.5 - Another bold performance from the Brazilian. Difficult to believe he is only 20 years old. Barcelona's front three still had their moments but Marquinhos was generally in control. Thiago Silva - 5.5 - Injured early on and replaced by his compatriot David Luiz. PSG need their skipper back if they are to turn this around in the Camp Nou. PSG (left) missed their skipper, who was forced off, and will be praying he can play at the Nou Camp . Maxwell - 6 - The former Barcelona full-back will have been grateful for the suspension of Daniel Alves, allowing him a less stressful evening from a defensive point of view against the more conservative Martin Montoya. Good delivery going the other way. Blaise Matuidi - 7 - Powerful and determined, he inherited the captain's armband when Silva went off injured and produced a relentless midfield performance. You can understand why Manchester United scouted him so closely last season. Yohan Cabaye - 5 - A dreadful lunge on Iniesta summed up a difficult first half for the Frenchman. Lacks the ball quality of Marco Verratti and the defensive acumen of Thiago Motta, who were sorely missed in the midfield. Booked. Former Newcastle United star Yohan Cabaye (left) struggled and looked out of his depth at times . Adrien Rabiot - 6 - A courageous performance from the youngster. Good energy and didn't shy away from the challenge. Ezequiel Lavezzi - 5.5 - Little impact from the winger. Moments of quality few and far between. Edinson Cavani - 5.5 - So often leaves you wanting more in these pivotal games. Denied by a marvellous Mascherano challenge in the first half but lacked the conviction to really take on the opportunity. Reported Manchester United target Edinson Cavani had no luck in front of goal and was wasteful . Javier Pastore 6 - Brilliant opening very early on in the game but miskicked badly. Subs . David Luiz (Silva, 21) - 5.5 - Was treated by a Russian doctor for his hamstring injury - recommended by Andre Villas Boas - in a bid to get back in time for the game. However, he didn't look fully fit and was exposed for Suarez's first goal. David Luiz (32) had a torrid time after he replaced Silva and was nutmugged twice for Suarez's two goals . Lucas (for Rabiot, 65) - 5 - Couldn't influence the game as Suarez strengthened his grip with second and third goals. Bookings: Cabaye . Subs not used: Douchez, Camara, Bahebeck, Digne, Kimpembe . Manager: Laurent Blanc - 6 - Must have felt like he was playing with a player less with Verratti, Luiz and Ibrahimovic all unable to start. To lose captain Silva so early was a bitter blow, too, . Barcelona . Marc-Andre ter Stegen - 6 - Little chance with the consolation goal but one excellent stop to deny Cavani. Growing in stature. Martin Montoya - 6 - Lacks the marauding energy of Daniel Alves but didn't put a foot wrong in assured showing. Gerard Pique - 6.5 - Overcome the problems of earlier in the campaign and resembles a world-class centre back once again. Javier Mascherano - 8 - Such a brilliant reader of the game. Several superb challenges and his transition from midfield to defence has been almost seamless. No wonder Roy Hodgson admires him so much. Javier Mascherano proved how important he is to Barcelona with another impressive display at the back . Jordi Alba - 6.5 - Usual energetic self, offering menace in attack and robust defending. Sergio Busquets - 7 - The pivot that holds this Barcelona midfield together. Precise on the ball and his movement without it is terrific. Ivan Rakitic - 5.5 - Quiet night and not at his creative best. Still a way to go to demonstrate he can hold a place in this team in the long-term. Andres Iniesta - 6 - A first touch that should be taught to every child with aspirations of making the grade in the game. Usual excellent movement and passing. Luis Suarez - 8.5 - Quiet first half but came alive in scintillating fashion to decide the game and almost definitely the tie. Suarez was in top form and embarrassed Luiz for his two goals, showing off his genius ability . Lionel Messi - 6.5 - Sliced PSG apart with surgical precision to set up Neymar's opening goal. Neymar - 7.5 - There had been suggestions Neymar is unhappy that his manager replaces him so regularly during games. An early goal, tucked away so clinically, is a good way to stop that happening. Lionel Messi was instrumental in the opening goal for Neymar and was tidy throughout the clash . Neymar opened the scoring with a neat finish and cause Van der Wiel a number of problems throughout . Subs not used: Bravo, Pedro, Rafinha, Bartra . Bookings: Pique, Messi . Subs . Xavi (for Iniesta, 53) - 6 - Still the same midfield metronome. Didn't waste a pass. Mathieu (for Rakitic, 74) - 5 - Might have done better to prevent the PSG consolation. Adriano (for Montoya, 80) - 5.5 - Game was won but kept things ticking over. Man of the Match: Luis Suarez 8.5 . Manager: Luis Enrique - 7 - Has recovered from the ordeal of the first half of the season and his side are heading towards a triumphant end to the campaign. Fearsome front three could carry Enrique to European glory. Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England) - 7 - Didn't put a foot wrong and it may be that our leading official progresses some way further than our leading sides in this competition.

Barcelona outclassed PSG to win 3-1 in the Champions League quarters . Neymar scored the opener after brilliant work from Lionel Messi . Luis Suarez netted a fabulous second half double for Luis Enrique's side . Gregory van der Wiel's deflected effort gave PSG some hope .

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This is the moment the pop star daughter of a Mexican drugs lord broke into court in the middle of the night with gun-toting bodyguards – to shoot a music video. Singer Melissa Plancarte, whose stage name is Melissa: Cartel Princess, was filmed doing her midnight flit in the Mexico's Michoacan state courthouse for her pop video 'Since You Left'. Seen by half a million fans, the clip shows glamorous pop star - one of Mexico's most beautiful women, dancing the tango at the bottom of the courthouse staircase. Scroll down for video . Break-in: Singer Melissa Plancarte is pictured dancing on the stairs inside the courthouse in her music video . Lavish lifestyle: Melissa Plancarte lives in a mansion in the town of Nueva Italia and has three pet tigers . Father: Enrique Plancarte was in charge of a drugs cartel known for hanging its victims by the neck from busy motorway bridges . And Melissa would have got away with it - had it not been for eagle eyed fans who spotted unmistakeable murals at the state capital Morelia building. Furious officials say the star didn't have permission to film at the courthouse. Supreme Court President Juan Antonio Magaña blasted: ‘It’s not possible to hire out these buildings for any price. At least not legally.' Speculating how the pop star got in, state governor Fausto Vallejo said he suspected the guards may have received bribes. Melissa's father, Enrique Plancarte, headed one of Mexico's biggest drugs cartels which was infamous for hanging its victims by the neck from motorway bridges. Plancarte made millions before he died in a shoot out with the Mexican Navy last year. He owned Melissa's record label, PlanRecords - which has just two other acts on its books - Melissa's brother and sister Kike and Jazet. The stunning singer, who owns three pet tigers and boasts about her lavish lifestyle on Instagram, only recently admitted who her father was. She was outed in a social media campaign by Michoacan self-defence groups, who are waging a war to rid the state of drugs families. Mobster Plancarte was responsible for numerous deaths across Mexico. He headed the Knights Templar cartel, which smuggled crystal meth into the US. The mob boss was killed after a bounty of £435,000 was placed on his head by the government. His shooting sent shockwaves through the Knights Templar. ‘We knew this was going to happen but nothing can prepare you for it,' Melissa revealed after attending her father’s funeral. Recognisable: YouTube users pointed out the unmistakable murals and staircase inside the court building . Social media: Pop star Melissa owns a large mansion in the town of Nueva Italia and documents her lavish lifestyle on Instagram . The stunning singer only recently admitted her father was the feared drug boss who has been responsible for countless deaths across the troubled state of Michoacan . Body art: This Instagram picture shows the pretty singer wearing no make up and having a tattoo done . But her mob connections do not end with her father; last year her nephew Mario Contreras and cousin Nazaro Moreno were arrested for their involvement with organised crime. She bosted of her mob roots when she posed in an outfit bearing the insignia of her father’s gang - a red cross on a white background - on Instagram. And last April, the Cartel Princess posted photos on social media from inside a property that had been seized by the Knights Templar through an illegal extortion racket. To hit back, she published a music video called ‘Me Vale’ ('I Don’t Care’) filmed in the house with her crime family. Melissa owns a large mansion in the town of Nueva Italia – the centre of Knights Templar heartland - and shares them with her three big cats, which is a status symbol in Mexico. ‘I like them because they’re exotic and unique’, she told Mexican showbiz magazine TvNotas. Her mother Neria Bustos Valencia still lives in the town centre mansion her dead husband built in the centre of Nueva Italia, next door to Melissa. Unusual pets: The keeping of big cats as pets is seen as a status symbol in Mexico and Melissa has three . Melissa’s connections to the criminal gang do not end with her father - last year her nephew Mario Contreras and cousin Nazaro Moreno were arrested for their involvement with organised crime .

Singer Melissa Plancarte broke into a court to film her new music video . She's the daughter of Mexican drugs lord Enrique Plancarte who died in a shoot out with the Navy . His murderous cartel hanged victims by their necks on motorway bridges . Plancarte, who has three pet tigers, posts pictures of her 'bling' life online .

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An Italian doctor has vowed to confound his medical doubters by proving that he can conduct the world's first head transplant - in less than an hour. Surgeon Sergio Canavero, who has no problem with anyone branding him Dr Frankenstein, also has not got any qualms with wealthy tycoons using the procedure to get a young body in their quest for eternal life. He confirmed that he hopes to operate on his first patient, a Russian with a rare genetic muscle wasting disease, and said he will carry out the procedure in China if he is banned from doing so in the EU or former Soviet Union. Scroll down for video . Controversial Surgeon Sergio Canavero plans to perform the first ever human head transplant, claiming the country which hosts the operation will be a 'world leader' like the US when it put a man on the Moon . Valery Spiridonov wants to be the first person to undergo a head transplant despite the massive risks so he can have a shot at having a healthy body having suffered from Werdnig-Hoffman disease . Dr Canavero says he is ready to be branded a Dr Frankenstein in his attempts to perform the first head transplant. Pictured here is Boris Karolv playing Dr Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film . Potentially he accepts he could be jailed for conducting such an operation in a country where it does not have approval. 'It's not a problem. If Europe and Russia say "no", the surgery will be done in China,' he said. 'I'm ready for that. I've been studying Chinese for a few years. 'You should understand that it's not simply a medical procedure. This surgery has a political meaning. 'The Soviet Union was the first one to send Yuri Gagarin to space, America was the first on the Moon. The country that hosts head transplant surgery for the first time will become a leader like this.' But critics say Dr Canavero's plans are a fantasy. Arthur Caplan, the director of medical ethics at New York University's Langone Medical Centre, has described Dr Canavero as 'nuts'. And Dr Hunt Batjer, president elect of the American Association for Neurological Surgeons, has said: 'I would not wish this on anyone. I would not allow anyone to do it to me as there are a lot of things worse than death.' Nevertheless severely disabled Valery Spiridonov, 30, a sufferer of Werdnig-Hoffman disease, has volunteered to be a guinea pig, knowing the risks. He told MailOnline in an exclusive interview earlier this month: 'My decision is final and I do not plan to change my mind.' 'Am I afraid? Yes, of course I am. But it is not just very scary, but also very interesting. ' This risks appear huge but Dr Canavero insists it would take him less than an hour to put Spiridonov's head on the body of a donor body. 'Valery's head will be cooled to 10-15 degrees Celsius,' the Italian medic said. 'That is done in cases of surgery on deep areas of the brain. 'We will have an hour to 'switch' the head to a different body. You need a few minutes to join blood vessels. 'Valery's head will be detached from his body and transferred to another one in a matter of seconds, and the brain's blood flow will start in about 15 minutes. Dr Canavero giving a presentation on his plans. He claims he has been 'studying Chinese for the past few years' in case he has to perform the operation in China should Europe and Russia say no . 'I will be explaining all the technical peculiarities on June 12 in Annapolis at an international neurosurgeons' conference.' This Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons will hear that such surgery is not only possible but imminent, he said. 'I'll prove it is totally possible to all the sceptics there.' He admitted that attaching the head was only the start. 'The surgery will take a lot of time, the joining process may take up to 18-24 hours,' he said. 'Doctors will be taking turns not to get tired.' He added: 'Believe me, I receive a lot of queries from surgeons, volunteers from across the globe who'd like to participate in the surgery. 'If I wanted, I'd be able to have an international team of 150 highly-skilled professionals.' Asked by newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda on the cost of the first surgery, he replied: 'Do you love football? I hate it. Nonetheless, you have slackers who meaninglessly stroll around the pitch and are paid $20-30 million a year. 'I need $15 million. It's the price for happiness and health for a lot of people. But sponsors prefer spending money on healthy boneheads who can't kick a ball.' Asked if such surgery could be used for 'elderly billionaires to get a young body', he claimed he had interest from tycoons seeking to extend their lives. 'You bet - there are a few funds working on prolonging life expectancy, and they are well-funded. 'These people came to me and said, "here is the money, but we want our participation to stay secret". 'However, I want everything to be transparent. Doing the surgery in a secret place on a secret island is not my cup of tea, to be honest.' He was ready to be branded Dr Frankenstein. In 1970 Dr Robert White transplanted the head of one monkey onto the body of another, as shown in this diagram. If Mr Spiridonov's head were to be successfully transplanted his jugular vein and spinal cords would have to be similarly fused with those of his new donor body . Dr Canavero has said his new body swap technique could help paralysed people such as Christopher Reeve . 'I am prepared for any nicknames, because it sounds cool and will help to sell more newspapers. 'But I am very conservative when it comes to funding. 'When Bill Gates or Dmitry Itskov (a Russian millionaire supporting the research in artificial intelligence) fund my project, I'll come to the cameras with the receipt and say, "this person supported my initiative".' He went on: 'I know what I'm for and am prepared for it. I already have an entire army of enemies. 'But even if I fail with the project, it'll be a lot easier for those who carry on after me.' He admitted that 'the final goal is immortality' and brushed aside objections from churches. 'I'm not a Catholic and not even a Christian. But I respect other points of view. And I will listen to what the Orthodox church has to say. But this church has one point of view, and the Catholic - another.' He claims a senior Catholic figure has said he sees no objections to the surgery, he said, adding: 'In Asia and China, the religious authorities also haven't shown any discontent about that. I don't think the religious aspect will play a huge role. Dr Canavero, who currently undertakes experimental surgery near Turin, said that he had had 'many' offers to be his guinea pig in such surgery. 'My secretary receives queries from all over the world,' he said. 'I won't disclose the names of other candidates because they have not allowed me to do so. 'I chose Valery for two reasons. First, he's brave enough and ready to go till the end. 'Second, his bravery is based on knowledge, he studied everything the scientists have discovered in the area. 'This way, I decided, he will be the first one to make history. 'Other lucky people will get a chance to change their lives after him.' In his remarkable interview with MailOnline, the would-be patient explained that he had agreed to the surgery because 'I don't really have many choices. Dmitry Itskov, a Russian millionaire who supports research in artificial intelligence. Dr Canavero says he'd love to 'come to the cameras' with a receipt to show he had enlisted Mr Itskov's support . 'If I don't try this chance my fate will be very sad. With every year my state is getting worse.' He confirmed: 'I read many scientific articles on this topic. 'The idea to transplant not only organs but the head has been studied for a long time even by Russian specialists. 'But an actual transplantation of the human head was never conducted. 'I contacted Professor Canavero two years ago after reading about his works. I offered myself to him to make this operation possible. 'We have never met, and we just communicate via emails. 'And for the last two years we've been talking this idea through and planning the operation. 'He's a very experienced neurosurgeon and conducted many serious operations. Of course he has never done anything like this and we have to think carefully all the possible risks. 'But in the end it is like with astronauts. Before the first man we sent into space, 300 different scenarios of something going wrong were thought through but when he actually did it, it was the 301st scenario that happened.' He denied his pledge to be a guinea pig is a stunt, and insisted he goes into it with his eyes open. Severely physically handicapped, he made clear: 'I do understand the risks of such surgery. Yhey are multiple. We can't even imagine what exactly can go wrong. 'I'm afraid that I wouldn't live long enough to see it happen to someone else. 'If I want this kind of surgery to happen, I shouldn't put the responsibility onto someone else but should try it on myself. 'My family fully supports me. They also understand all the risks, and even if they think that it's too dangerous, they still support me in my decision.'

Surgeon Sergio Canavero sees 'no problem' with wealthy tycoons using the procedure to get a young body in their quest for eternal life . Hopes his first patient will be Russian with genetic muscle wasting disease . Valery Spiridonov, 30, has volunteered to be a guinea pig, despite the risks . Dr Canavero has been called 'nuts' by critics who think his plans a fantasy .

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Dozens of Jet Airways passengers experienced some frightening moments today when a plane’s landing gear appeared to collapse as it touched down at an airport in India. The plane, carrying 59 passengers and eight crew members, tilted to one side and its left engine scraped along the runway in Khajuraho. The crew ordered an evacuation after the Boeing 737-800 came to a stop, and passengers slid down the plane’s inflatable slides to safety. Photos provided by a journalist show the plane tilting to one side and its left engine touching the runway . In statements posted on Twitter, Jet Airways described it as ‘a technical problem with the landing gear’ and said reports of a fire are untrue. Passengers spotted smoke outside the plane when the left wing landing gear collapsed, Indian media reported. The incident occurred as flight 9W2423 arrived at the airport in Khajuraho, about 375 miles south-east of Delhi in the state of Madhya Pradesh, from Varanasi, a 45-minute journey. After a brief stop in Varanasi the plane was scheduled to continue to Delhi. Photos provided to MailOnline Travel by a Live India journalist show the plane tilting to the left, with its left engine touching the runway and its emergency slides deployed. Passengers were forced to exit the Boeing 737-800 via its inflatable evacuation slides . Jet Airways said in a statement: ‘Safety chutes were deployed and all 59 passengers and eight crew on board the aircraft disembarked safely and were transferred to the terminal. ‘Jet Airways is making arrangements to transfer outbound guests to Varanasi and Delhi. ‘An additional flight is also being operated on the Delhi-Varanasi sector to assist in accommodating the outbound guests.’ The Mumbai-based airline said India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which is responsible for investigating aviation accidents and incidents, has been informed. It added: ‘The safety of passengers is the airline’s number one priority and Jet Airways will be working closely with the authorities during the investigation into the cause of this incident.’ A government official told the Indian Express that no one was injured, but the runway is expected to be closed for 48 hours.

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Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was found guilty on Wednesday of first-degree murder in a deadly late-night shooting, sealing the downfall of an athlete who once had a $40million contract and a standout career ahead of him. Hernandez, 25, looked to his right and pursed his lips after the jury forewoman read the verdict. The first-degree murder conviction carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole in the slaying of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old landscaper and amateur weekend football player who was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancee. Hernandez’s mother, Terri, and his fiancee, Shayanna Jenkins, cried and gasped when they heard the verdict. Shayanna Jenkins wept on his mother’s shoulder. Hernandez later mouthed to them: 'Be strong. Be strong.' Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has been found guilty on of first-degree murder . The first-degree murder conviction carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole . The conviction sealed the downfall of an athlete who once had a $40million contract and a standout career . The former football pro was also found guilty on firearm and ammunition charges. For reasons that were never made clear to the jury, Lloyd was shot six times in the middle of the night on June 17, 2013, in a deserted industrial park near Hernandez’s home. Police almost immediately zeroed in on Hernandez because they found in Lloyd’s pocket the key to a car the NFL player had rented. Within hours of Hernandez’s arrest, the Patriots cut the former Pro Bowl athlete, who was considered one of the top tight ends in the game. Prosecutors presented a wealth of evidence that Hernandez was with Lloyd at the time he was killed, including home security video from Hernandez’s mansion, witness testimony and cellphone records that tracked Lloyd’s movements. Hernandez’s lawyer, James Sultan, acknowledged for the first time during closing arguments that Hernandez was there when Lloyd was killed. Terri Hernandez clutches her son's fianceé Shayanna as the jury returned a guilty on all counts . Ursula Ward, mother of the victim, reacts to the guilty verdict for former NFL player Hernandez . Hernandez was pictured posing with a Glock handgun when he was a student in 2009 . Odin Lloyd has been identified as the man who was found dead less than a mile away from the $1.3million mansion of New England Patriots player Hernandez . But the attorney pinned the shooting on two of Hernandez’s friends, Ernest Wallace and Carlos Ortiz, saying his client was a '23-year-old kid' who witnessed a shocking crime and didn’t know what to do. Wallace and Ortiz will stand trial later. Prosecutors have suggested Lloyd may have been killed because he knew too much about Hernandez’s alleged involvement in a deadly 2012 drive-by shooting in Boston. But they were not allowed to tell the jury that because the judge said it was speculation. As a result, they never offered a motive beyond saying Hernandez appeared angry with Lloyd at a nightclub two nights before the killing. Hernandez faces further legal trouble: He is awaiting trial on murder charges in the drive-by shooting. He is accused of gunning down two men over a spilled drink at a nightclub. In the Lloyd killing, the defense argued that investigators fixated on Hernandez because of his celebrity and conducted a shoddy investigation in their zeal to confirm their suspicions. A court officer places handcuffs on the wrists Hernandez after the guilty verdict was read during . Shaneah Jenkins, left, girlfriend of victim Odin Lloyd, comforts a cousin of Lloyd in the courtroom . THE EVIDENCE . Prosecutors produced neither a murder weapon nor a witness to Lloyd's shooting in a North Attleborough industrial park. Their case hinged on other elements: cellphone records showing Hernandez and two friends communicating with Lloyd around the time of the slaying; Lloyd's phone pinging cell towers between Boston and North Attleborough; surveillance video at Hernandez's home showing him holding a black item that appeared to be a gun minutes after workers at the industrial park heard gunshots; a joint found near Lloyd's body with Hernandez's and Lloyd's DNA on it. THE DEFENSE . During closing arguments, Hernandez lawyer James Sultan for the first time acknowledged what evidence pointed to: Hernandez was there when Lloyd was killed. But he described Hernandez as a witness, a 23-year-old kid who didn't know what to do after seeing a shocking crime. Sultan pinned it on Hernandez's two co-defendants, Ernest Wallace and Carlos Ortiz, both of whom have pleaded not guilty and will be tried later. JURY'S ROAD TRIP . Midway through the trial, jurors boarded a bus to tour key spots in the case, including Hernandez's home, the street where the victim lived and the spot where his body was found. State police stood guard as the jury inspected the street in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood where Lloyd lived with his mother and sisters. Jurors also trekked out in the cold to the snow-covered gravel lot where Lloyd's bullet-ridden body was found and toured Hernandez's mansion a mile from the crime scene. TEARS FOR A SON . Lloyd's mother, Ursula Ward, wept quietly at times during the trial. Overcome with emotion, she would sometimes leave the courtroom in tears when jurors were shown graphic photos of her 27-year-old son's body. Before Ward testified, Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh ordered her not to cry on the stand. Ward remained stoic. When photos of Lloyd's body in the morgue were shown, she mouthed the words, 'My baby, my baby.' HERNANDEZ'S FIANCEE . Hernandez's fiancee, Shayanna Jenkins, was compelled to testify after she was granted immunity from prosecution. Wearing her large diamond engagement ring, Jenkins testified that Hernandez had told her in the days following the shooting that he was not involved. Jenkins testified she removed a box from their basement at his request the day after the slaying but never looked inside before she dumped it in a random trash bin. Prosecutors said the box may have held evidence including the murder weapon. Jenkins, who has a 2-year-old daughter with Hernandez, avoided looking at him during her testimony. THE SISTERS . Jenkins and her younger sister, Shaneah, both attended the trial at times but sat on opposite sides of the courtroom. Shayanna sat behind Hernandez and could be seen joking with him, several times exchanging whispered 'I love yous' when she attended. Shaneah would sit with Lloyd's family. Before he was killed, she and Lloyd had made plans to move in together while she attended law school in Boston. Both sisters testified while the other sat in the audience, watching and sometimes seeming annoyed. THE VERDICT . After Wednesday's verdict was read, Jenkins and Hernandez's mother clutched each other and cried. Hernandez mouthed to them the words, 'Be strong. Be strong.' The verdict came early on the seventh day of jury deliberations. He was automatically sentenced to life in prison without parole. Prosecutors said Hernandez organized the killing, summoned his two friends to help carry it out, and drove Lloyd and the others to the secluded spot in the industrial park. During closing arguments, prosecutors also accused Hernandez of pulling the trigger, though under the law it was not necessary to prove who fired the shots to convict him. Security video from inside Hernandez’s home showed him holding what appeared to be a gun less than 10 minutes after Lloyd was killed. The surveillance system also captured Hernandez, Wallace and Ortiz relaxing at his home hours after Lloyd was shot, hanging out in the basement “man cave,” lounging by the pool and cuddling Hernandez’s baby daughter. Hernandez was an All-American out of the University of Florida who was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round in 2010. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez found guilty for murder of Odin Lloyd . The conviction carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole . Athlete once had a $40million contract and a standout career ahead of him . The former American football pro was also found guilty on firearm and ammunition charges .

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A man who was lost at sea for 66 days, surviving on just fish and rainwater, has left hospital and is in surprisingly good health. Louis Jordan, 37, who was stranded 200 miles off the coast of North Carolina, suffered no sun damage, was not dehydrated and refused treatment when he was checked over in hospital, despite more than two months exposed to the elements. The Coast Guard crew who rescued him said he had a small smile on his face when they landed on his vessel, expecting him to be covered in blisters and have severe sunburn. Scroll down for video . Louis Jordan, second from left, walks from the Coast Guard helicopter to the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. He left hours later on Friday in good health . A pilot lifts him into the helicopter after 66 days stranded 200 miles off the coast of North Carolina . A four-man helicopter team hoisted Jordan off the German vessel on Thursday. In interviews Friday at Coast Guard headquarters in Portsmouth, they said they did not see Jordan's boat and did not know any details about his time at sea. By the time they picked him up — about 5 p.m. Thursday — Jordan had been on the German vessel for a few hours and had been able to take a shower and speak to his family, the guardsmen said. 'He walked over to me as soon as I landed on deck and had a small smile on his face,' said Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle McCollum, who had the first contact with Jordan. 'My initial impression of him was he was in pretty good health. ... We were expecting worse with blisters and severe sunburn and dehydration.' 'He was in a fairly good condition for a guy that you would normally expect to see after 60-plus days offshore,' added Lt. Jack Shadwick, the helicopter's co-pilot . The crew of a German-flagged container ship found Jordan on his single-masted 35-foot boat Thursday afternoon, Coast Guard officials said. Medical officials said he suffered no dehydration, no significant sun damage and was in good health . Neither he nor the Coast Guard said exactly when Jordan's vessel capsized. Jordan managed to catch and eat fish, according to the Coast Guard, and despite reports of a shoulder injury and dehydration, he arrived at a hospital in good condition and refused treatment, a facility spokesman said. Jordan said he initially didn't believe the container ship was real when he saw it. He said the ship's crew didn't see him until he began waving his arms. Asked about his good condition, Jordan claims he tried to stay inside the boat and conserved as much energy as possible. During an interview with WAVY-TV, he said: 'Every day I was like, 'Please God, send me some rain, send me some water.' 'I waved my hands real slowly, and that's the signal 'I'm in distress. Help me,'' he told WAVY. 'I blew my whistles. I had three whistles. They never heard them. I turned my American flag upside down and put that up. That says, "Rescue me.'' Jordan had been living on his 1950s-era boat at a marina in Conway, South Carolina, near Myrtle Beach, until January, when he told his family he was going into open water to sail and fish, said his mother, Norma Davis. He set out January 23, Coast Guard officials said, and hadn't been heard from since. Jordan told WAVY that he was traveling north when his boat hit bad weather. He said he saw a wave crash into his window, and the boat eventually filled with water. Helicopter pilots were also surprised at his condition when they landed on his vessel. One said Jordan approached him with a smile on his face . In interviews Friday at Coast Guard headquarters in Portsmouth, the crew who recused Jordan (pictrued) said they did not see Jordan's boat and did not know any details about his time at sea . He said he rationed his water to about a pint a day, but 'for such a long a time I was so thirsty.' Jordan said that at one point he was flying through the air, and he thinks he broke his shoulder. McCollum, of the helicopter crew, said Jordan had slight bruising on his right clavicle, but it didn't appear serious: 'He was moving that arm so fluidly, without any skip and there wasn't any sign of pain in his face as he was moving.' On Jan. 29, the Coast Guard in Miami was notified by his father, Frank Jordan, that he hadn't seen or heard from his son in a week, agency spokeswoman Marilyn Fajardo said. Alerts were issued from New Jersey to Miami, according to the Coast Guard. Officials searched financial data to determine whether Jordan had come ashore without being noticed, but they found no such indication, Fajardo said. A search began Feb. 8 and lasted 10 days, the Coast Guard said. Some sailors reporting seeing Jordan's boat, but no sightings were confirmed. The Coast Guard said Jordan didn't file a 'float plan,' the nautical equivalent of a flight plan, with his route or destination. Jeff Weeks manages the Bucksport Plantation Marina, where Jordan docked his boat. 'He is somewhat of a person who stays to himself,' Weeks said. 'I consider him a gentle giant with a good personality, but he likes to be self-sufficient. 'Here at the marina, he liked to catch most all of the food that he'd eat. He would eat a lot of rice and fish. And he would know what berries and what mushrooms to pick. He was really knowledgeable on some survival skills.' A rescuer is hoisted up to the helicopter after attaching Louis Jordan to the winch . Jordan appeared in good health when he was brought to shore. He spoke to the Today show on Friday, pictured, after he left hospital and said he didn't know if he'd ever return to sea . As he walked from the Coast Guard helicopter to the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Jordan had a slight grin on his face . Jordan is pictured on his 35-foot boat. It capsized at sea in January, causing the mast to snap off . Jordan had been living on his docked sailboat in Conway, South Carolina, before he told his family he was 'going into the open water' to go fishing more than two months ago . A helicopter carrying Jordan arrives at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia on Thursday .

Louis Jordan, 37, was stranded 200 miles off the coast of North Carolina . Refused treatment when he was taken to hospital in Norfolk, Virginia . Coast guard crew who rescued him said he was smiling when they arrived . Group expected him to be severely sun burnt and covered in blisters . Refused treatment at hospital and conducted TV interviews straight away .

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Serafim Todorov, the last man to beat Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring, now lives on a £370-a-month hand out from the Bulgarian government. The 45-year-old beat Mayweather in the featherweight division semi-finals at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, but his life today couldn't be any further apart from the American's. Mayweather is preparing for one of the biggest fights in boxing history against Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 and is unbeaten in 49 professional fights. Serafim Todorov is the last man to beat Floyd Mayweather, doing so at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta . Todorov (left) lives in a remote town in Bulgaria while Mayweather is one of the richest athletes in the world . Mayweather is unbeaten in 47 professional contests and considered one of boxing's all-time greats . Todorov, meanwhile, lives in an apartment in the remote town of Pazardzhik in southern Bulgaria and shares a Volkswagen Polo with his wife. He told The Sun: 'I live on just a hand out from the state, the money I get from the government is not enough, my family have no jobs. 'It's hard here because it is a small town and there is very little work. 'I get about 500 Euros a month but I have to pay back the bank or loans, I own the apartment I live in but there are still bills to pay. 'I did have a bigger house in my home tow Peshtera, 20km from where I live now but I had to sell because I had no money to get by.' The unbeaten American is regularly seen on social media showing off his piles of cash and jewellery . Todorov (right) is beaten by Somluck Kamsing in the featherweight final at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games . The semi-final bout ended in controversy as the referee mistakenly raised Mayweather's hand, but Todorov won the bout by one point, leading to protests from the US team. Todorov was beaten by Thai boxer Somluck Kamsing in the Olympic final at Atlanta 1996 and fought just six times professionally. The Bulgarian won five of his bouts between 1998 and 2003, losing once to Toni Naskovski in Macedonia in 1999.

Serafim Todorov beat Floyd Mayweather at 1996 Olympic Games . Bulgarian won by one point in featherweight semi-finals in Atlanta . Todorov now lives in an apartment in Bulgaria on £370-a-month handout . Mayweather preparing for $300m mega-fight against Manny Pacquiao .

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Gabby Giffords and her astronaut husband were seen jetting out of Los Angeles on Thursday ahead of the Easter weekend after taking a trip to visit his former space shuttle . The inspirational Ms Giffords, 44, walked through the airport in California using a cane, hard-won steps that show her continued progress four years after she survived an attempted assassination in Tucson, Arizona. The former U.S. representative, who is now an advocate for gun control, was accompanied by her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, on the trip, and a young woman who carried several bags. Gabrielle Giffords walked through the LA airport using a cane on Thursday alongside a young woman, showing her continued remarkable progress four years after she survived an attempted assassination . Ms Giffords, who was shot in the head by a gunman as she made a speech at a supermarket in Tucson, Arizona, is now a passionate advocate for gun control . Gabrielle Giffords walks with the help of a cane through an airport in Los Angeles. The former U.S. representative continues to make progress after she almost died in an assassination attempt four years ago . Ms Giffords posted a picture on social media on Wednesday of the couple visiting the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center in LA. The picture was captioned: 'So fun to see the awesome Space Shuttle Endeavour with the awesome guy who flew it, Captain Mark Kelly!' Kelly also shared the snap and wrote: 'Good to be back with Gabby Giffords at the California Science Center to see Space Shuttle Endeavour. My old shuttle - and still my favorite.' Last week, the couple had watch at the Johnson Space Center in Texas as Mark's identical twin brother, astronaut Scott Kelly, blasted off aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on his yearlong mission to the International Space Station. Giffords posted a picture from mission control on her Facebook page and wrote: 'So exciting to be at NASA’s Mission Control during my brother-in-law NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly's successful launch aboard a Soyuz rocket. 'Now, he’s on his way to the place he’ll call home for the next year: the International Space Station. I’ll miss him a lot, but I am really grateful for all that he is doing for our country during his ‪#‎YearInSpace‬.' Giffords, the former Democrat representative, survived a gunshot to the head on January 8, 2011, when a man opened fire in Arizona. Six people were killed and 13 wounded, including Ms Giffords, when Jared Loughner opened fire at a Tucson shopping center car park where she was giving a stump speech. She retired from Congress in 2012 and has since been a passionate advocate for gun control. The former U.S. representative and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, were seen just before catching a flight on Friday . Ms Giffords shared a picture of her and husband Mark Kelly visiting the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center in LA and reminded her followers that he flew it . Gabby Giffords posted a picture of herself and husband, Captain Mark Kelly, on Facebook Wednesday with the message: 'So fun to see the awesome Space Shuttle Endeavour with the awesome guy who flew it' Ms Giffords, who was shot in the head by a gunman as she made a speech at a supermarket in Tucson, Arizona, is now a passionate advocate for gun control .

The inspirational Ms Giffords, 44, flew out of Los Angeles on Thursday with her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly . The couple visiting the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center in LA this week . Giffords wrote: 'So fun to see the awesome Space Shuttle Endeavour with the awesome guy who flew it, Captain Mark Kelly!' Mark's identical twin brother, astronaut Scott Kelly, blasted off aboard on his yearlong mission to the International Space Station last week .

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Police arrested more than 20 people at an overnight dance party in Sydney, including a young man who spent the night behind bars after he was found with almost 450 MDMA pills. More than 6000 people attended sold-out dance party 'Midnight Mafia' at the Sydney Showground in Homebush from 10pm on Saturday night until 6am the next morning. Police were targeting the use and supply of prohibited drugs at the venue. According to NSW Police, a 22-year-old Marrickville man was found in possession of 441 MDMA tablets. Scroll down for video . A 22-year-old Marrickville man was arrested in possession of 441 MDMA tablets at 'Midnight Mafia' (stock pic) Around 6000 people attended the all-night rave which ran from 10pm Saturday until 6am Sunday . He was charged with supply prohibited drug, refused bail and appeared in Parramatta Local Court on Sunday. A 23-year-old Peakhurst man was also taken into custody after he was allegedly located with 124 MDMA tablets and a wad of cash. He has been charged and has been was bailed to appear at Burwood Local Court on 12 May 2015. A 25-year-old Allambie Heights man was similarly charged after he was allegedly found with over $2500 cash on his person. Additionally, a 22-year-old Jesmond man was found with 35 MDMA tablets and has been released pending further inquiries. Police charged 20 people will drug-related offences at Sydney Showground in Homebush (stock picture) The 22-year-old man who was allegedly found with almost 450 pills faced court on Sunday after a night in jail . A further 16 people were charged with possession of MDMA tablets and three others were issued Criminal Infringement Notices. During the operation 160 people were searched by drug dogs which resulted in 19 detections. Four people were taken to Concord Hospital suffering drug related illnesses. They are all expected to make a full recovery. South West Metropolitan Region Detective Inspector Gus Viera said despite the significant arrests the crowd was generally well-behaved. 'New South Wales police will continually arrest people who supply and use illicit drugs at dance parties. Everyone has the right to attend these events and remain safe in a secure environment,' said Detective Inspector Viera. It comes after the best friend of Georgina Bartter, theSydney teenager who died after taking ecstasy at a dance party, pleaded guilty to supplying the drug that allegedly led to her death . 'There's little to no quality control in the production of illicit drugs. Quite simply, you don't know what you are getting - seeking a synthetic high, could result in a serious injury or death. 'In spite of the number of arrest made the crowd was generally well behaved,' said Inspector Viera. It comes after the best friend of a Sydney teenager who died after taking ecstasy at a dance party, pleaded guilty to supplying the drug that allegedly led to her death. Georgina Bartter, 19, collapsed at Harbourlife festival in November and later died in St Vincent's Hospital from multiple organ failure. Friends of the university student told police at the time Ms Bartter had taken one and a half pills. Georgina Bartter, 19, collapsed at Harbourlife festival in November and later died in St Vincent's Hospital from multiple organ failure .

22 people had legal action taken against them after a Sydney dance party . 20 people were charged for drug related offences during the all-night rave . A 22-year-old spent the night behind bars after he was allegedly found with 441 MDMA pills at 'Midnight Mafia' at the Sydney Showground . The Marrickville man fronted Parramatta Local Court on Sunday morning .

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Kevin de Bruyne's agent has denied a deal in his place for his client to leave Wolfsburg in the summer but admitted that a number of clubs are keeping an eye on the Belgian star. De Bruyne has become one of the hottest prospects in European football after starring in the Bundesliga - being linked with Manchester City and Bayern Munich. Speaking to FOCUS Online, Patrick De Koster revealed that the midfielder is a wanted man but no deal for a move away is in place. Kevin de Bruyne (right) is wanted by a host of clubs but no transfer away from Wolfsburg has been agreed . He said: 'There are always interested teams and there has been some informal contact. 'People have asked me how Kevin is doing, how he has been developing superbly and putting in good performances. That is only normal in situations like this. There have not been any concrete offers, though. German champions Bayern, along with City and Manchester United are known to have watched De Bruyne but De Koster is keen to speak to Wolfsburg and show them the respect he feels they deserve. The Belgian is one of the hottest prospects in European football after starring for his side this season . 'I can assure you there have not been any talks with Bayern Munich. When you want to know whether Bayern are interested in signing Kevin, you should ask [sporting director] Matthias Sammer or [technical director] Michael Reschke. It is true that I have worked with Reschke before, but that does not mean anything now. 'We will sit down with Wolfsburg first, that is a matter of respect. They supported Kevin during a difficult period, when he was unhappy at Chelsea.' Since leaving Chelsea, De Bruyne has established himself as one of the best playmakers in the Bundesliga .

Kevin de Bruyne has been linked with a transfer away from Wolfsburg . His agent Patrick De Koster says that clubs are watching the Belgian but denies a deal is in place with any team to buy the talented playmaker . De Bruyne has starred for the German side this season in the Bundesliga .

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When politicians are determined to dodge the the question, it seems voters are turning to Google for the answers to the big issues in the general election. Party leaders might trade blows on deficit targets, austerity and brownfield developments, but it seems viewers at home are left in the dark, and use search engines to explain the terms. Analysis of what Brits were searching for during last night's TV debate reveals viewers wanted to know why David Cameron was a no-show. Voters watching last night's TV debate were left wondering why David Cameron was not taking part . The contest saw Labour's Ed Miliband, SNP's Nicola Sturgeon, Ukip's Nigel Farage, Green's Natalie Bennett and Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood. go head-to-head . Five opposition party leaders went head-to-head in the 90-minute BBC debate last night: Labour's Ed Miliband, SNP's Nicola Sturgeon, Ukip's Nigel Farage, Green's Natalie Bennett and Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood. As the debate raged in Westminster's Methodist Central Hall, Mr Cameron was 66 miles from the action at home in Oxfordshire. It did not take long before the Prime Minister came under fire from his political opponents for not taking part. Mr Miliband accused the Prime Minister of refusing to turn up to answer for his time in government, while Ukip's Nigel Farage said it was a 'great shame' that Mr Cameron was a no-show. This is the moment when Mr Miliband ruled out a coalition with Ms Sturgeon, telling her: 'It's a no, I'm afraid' The central podiums were taken by Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood, Green leader Natalie Bennett andGreen leader Natalie Bennett . Ms Sturgeon was applauded by the live audience as she blasted: 'I think it's a disgrace that David Cameron's not here to defend his record.' A list of the most searched for items on Google released by the search engine giant reveals the second most popular was: 'Why is David Cameron not at the debate?' The PM made the calculated risk to swerve last night's live debate, in the hope that Labour would see its position attacked from all sides. Mr Cameron appeared in a seven-way debate on April 2, which also included Lib Dem Nick Clegg, but months of wrangling over the debate formats culminated in last night's so-called 'Challenger's Debate', without anyone from the governing coalition parties.

Search engine reveals top 10 questions asked by viewers during debate . Voters wanted to know why David Cameron did not take part in contest . Also wanted to know how hold Ed Miliband and Nicola Sturgeon are .

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Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has tipped compatriot Jurgen Klopp to make his mark in the Barclays Premier League if he opts to continue his career in England. Klopp, 47, announced earlier this week that he would end his seven-year stint at Borussia Dortmund when the current season draws to a close, prompting fresh speculation that he could head for the Premier League. Manchester City have already indicated that a man who has also been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal in the past, is not in their sights, but Germany international Mertesacker insists Klopp would be a good fit in the English top flight. Jurgen Klopp has revealed he will be vacating his role as Borussia Dortmund boss at the end of the season . Arsenal vice-captain Per Mertesacker says Klopp would be a top manager in the Premier League . Klopp chats with Dortmund defender Erik Durm during a training session in Dortmund on Wednesday . He said: 'I've got some nice experiences in the Premier League and of course it would be nice if a German coach would take the challenge of working in the Premier League. 'It's not so good for Dortmund that he is leaving but hopefully one day he will manage abroad. I think his passion would fit and to see him in England would be very interesting. 'Everyone has their philosophy and I think Jurgen Klopp has proved that he's top-level and can teach a lot.' However, Mertesacker insisted Klopp, whose side are 10th in the Bundesliga table, will need time to decide on his future after a largely successful spell in Dortmund which has brought two league titles and a Champions League final appearance. He said: 'I think he should just finish the season with Dortmund and then he should be given time. 'We'll see what he does next, but I think he's fought his way out of all situations and I think that this time he will find a path that gives him a new challenge. 'But firstly, I wish him all the best and time to think about his achievements. Sometimes you can underestimate what it's like going straight into a new job. I think you should give him time - and I wish him all the best.' Klopp waves to the fans after Dortmund's Champions League game against Arsenal in November . The German boss has enjoyed a huge amount of success at Dortmund and won the Bundesliga title twice . But for all that a new challenge lies ahead for Klopp, Mertesacker admits he cannot work out what has gone wrong to prompt his exit from Borussia. He said: 'It is obviously sad news for Borussia Dortmund, [he was] such a passionate successful and passionate manager for them. He was the guy who turned it around at Dortmund. 'The whole situation there - he built the squad on young players and they improved so much in the seven years he was in charge. It is a sad situation. 'But in the summer, it will be a new situation for him. Maybe he is going to go abroad and see how it goes there. 'I would love to see more German managers abroad, because it is obviously a new challenge, to adapt to the culture, the language, the system. Yes, why not? 'It is his decision. He worked really hard and pushed really hard, so even if he said he is not tired, maybe he takes a bit of breather to fuel his energy and his batteries? 'But I am curious what happened to him because he was an outstanding figure in the Bundesliga in the last couple of years and always a title contender. They went to the Champions League final. It will be interesting to see what happens in the summer.' Klopp has been tipped to replace Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger but it remains unlikely .

Jurgen Klopp will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season . German boss has enjoyed success with club during seven-year stint . He has been linked with Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal . Per Mertesacker says he would like to see Klopp in the Premier League .

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West Ham are showing interest in Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur. The Scotland international only joined Palace last summer in a deal worth £7million from Wigan Athletic. West Ham are showing interest in James McArthur - with the club impressed by his Crystal Palace displays . However, West Ham have been impressed by his workmanlike performances. They want extra legs in their midfield and have concerns over whether they will sign Alex Song on a permanent basis from Barcelona as Inter Milan are also keen. McArthur has formed a solid partnership with Mile Jedinak in Palace's midfield which has helped allow their attacking players to flourish in recent weeks. The 27-year-old has scored twice in 27 Premier League appearances for the Eagles this season as they currently sit 11th in the table. The 27-year-old (centre) has scored made 27 Premier League appearances for the Eagles this season .

James McArthur joined Crystal Palace for £7m from Wigan last summer . West Ham have been impressed by his performances in midfield for Palace . Hammers have concerns whether they'll sign Alex Song permanently .

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The feel-good factor at Everton continued to grow after many of the club's first-team players attended the annual 'Academy Day' at Finch Farm on Tuesday. A spring resurgence of five wins and a draw in their last six games has propelled Roberto Martinez's side into the top half of the Premier League, and the likes of Leon Osman, Phil Jagielka, Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku were all present to pass on advice to the next generation of talent. Players from the under-6 to under-11 age groups joined the Blues' senior stars for a training session at the Halewood complex, with the fun-filled occasion including games of head tennis and shooting drills overseen by manager Martinez and his coaching staff. Leon Osman shares a joke with two of the Everton academy players as Ross Barkley looks to get involved . Phil Jagielka larks around at the Academy Day as he teaches a youngster an unorthodox scorpion clearance . James McCarthy was also in attendance at the Academy Day, pictured in a passing drill he will be familiar with . Tyias Browning, who made his senior debut earlier this season in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool at Anfield, told Evertonfc.com that the experience rekindled fond memories for him. The Academy graduate said: 'This is my second one as part of the first team but I still remember when I did it as an Academy player. We were training with the likes of Big Dunc [Duncan Ferguson] and Joseph Yobo then but it's been great to see the smiles on a lot of kids' faces today. 'The Club really look after the younger players and Finch Farm is a special place to be. Today has been good fun and I think we've had as much fun as the kids!' Academy Director Tim Devine added: It's a great opportunity for the six to 11-year-olds to interact with the players, It's a great example of the family atmosphere that exists at the club. The manager and his backroom staff are all here, and it's fantastic.' Romelu Lukaku watches on as a youngster celebrates a goal during one of the small-sided games yesterday . An aspiring young Everton goalkeeper is in safe hands as second-choice stopper Joel Robles catches a ball .

First-team squad play head tennis with future talent at Academy Day . Presence of Phil Jagielka, James McCarthy and co proves a huge success . Roberto Martinez and his staff also at Finch Farm for annual fun event . Everton are unbeaten in their last six Premier League games, winning five .

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This was as far away from the Ashes cauldron as it is possible to be but a quiet day of run scoring against sub-standard opposition in picturesque Basseterre at the start of England’s Caribbean tour meant everything to Jonathan Trott. It must have seemed to Trott that he would never again bat for England when he suffered that brutal dismantling at the hands of Mitchell Johnson during England’s ill-fated last Ashes tour almost 18 months ago. Yet here he was, recovered from the mental condition that forced his departure from Australia and now certain of a new role opening the batting in the first Test in Antigua next week. It is quite a comeback. Jonathan Trott and Alastair Cook combine impressively as England produce dominant display . Cook plays behind square as wicketkeeper Jaison Peters looks on in Basseterre, St Kitts . If Trott’s return with 72 was the most pleasing aspect of a dominant day for England then an unbeaten 95 for captain Alastair Cook was almost as important. The pair came together here at the top of the order yesterday for the first time since a brief experiment in Bangladesh five years ago in what was a low-key return to work after the embarrassment of England’s first round World Cup exit. Neither Cook nor Trott could be blamed for that nor for the careful way they went about their batting in this two-day practice match against a St Kitts Invitational XI that would struggle to defeat a decent English club side. Stuart Broad bowls in the Carribean sun as England take on a St Kitts and Nevis Invitational XI . Cook and teammate Jonathan Trott talk in between overs during the St Kitts and Nevis Invitational XI game . Such was the scale of England’s World Cup embarrassment that they find themselves very much on trial again now even though they ended last year’s Test summer with three successive wins against India. The failure of Sam Robson to convince alongside Cook has opened the door for the return of Trott ahead of Adam Lyth and he made the most of his chance in a stand of 158 with his captain made in the most comfortable of circumstances. England had barely broken sweat in bowling St Kitts out for 59, another returnee in Ben Stokes taking three wickets in five balls, before Cook and Trott overwhelmed a local side who had bizarrely warmed up in Inter Milan shirts. Perhaps they are better at football than cricket because there was little to concern two players with much to prove for different reasons in Cook and Trott. The captain is back after being demoted from one-day office and looked the more fluent, despatching anything short and moving on to his 50 off 95 balls to follow the three half-centuries he has scored in his last four Test innings. Trott was the only casualty of the day for England and he had to be almost dragged from the crease when he was eventually caught at short leg. ‘It’s almost like he’s never been away,’ said Stokes. ‘It was really good to see the way he just settled back to how he has been over the last few years.’ Quite how much the England attack got out of their morning work-out was questionable because this was a shockingly indisciplined batting display from a St Kitts side who included just seven players with first-class experience. Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad eased their way back after their own humbling World Cups but the most penetrative bowling came from Stokes, who swung the ball consistently on a typically slow and flat Warner Park pitch. England batsmen Cook plays to the leg side during the West Indies Tour match against St Kitts and Nevis XI . Trott plays to the offside to reach his fifty during the St Kitts and Nevis Invitational XI England tour match . England plan to use Stokes, who was left out of the World Cup after a dreadful run, as their all-rounder in this series, batting at six at least until the return of Moeen Ali which they hope will come ahead of the second Test. Stokes and Chris Jordan are clearly ahead of Liam Plunkett and the newcomer Mark Wood in the pecking order while Adil Rashid and James Tredwell appear to be competing for the solitary spinner’s place next week. Both took a wicket towards the end of the St Kitts innings while Tredwell added a spectacular one-handed slip catch. Cook plays to the offside as wicketkeeper Jaison Peters of St Kitts and Nevis Invitational XI looks on . Cook plays to mid off as wicketkeeper Peters looks on during the England tour match .

Jonathan Trott hit an impressive 72 on England return in the Carribean . England captain Alastair Cook hit an unbeaten 95 on a dominant day . Duo played at top order for first time since brief experiment five years ago . England barely broke sweat as they bowled a St Kitts XI all out for 59 .

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