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Oxford women made history on Saturday with a 12th boat race victory in 16 years on a landmark day for the sport. For the first time in 88 years the women’s race was staged on the famous Tideway course that for so long had been the sole preserve of the men. Hot favourites Oxford romped to victory by six and a half lengths against Cambridge, as the women struck a telling blow for sporting equality in racing the same championship course on the same day as the men. Ansastaia Chitty lifts the trophy aloft after Oxford won the boat race, easing past Cambridge on the Thames . On the day the Oxford sides shared the race route for the first time, they also shared the exact same winning margin, with the men going on to triumph in their race shortly afterwards. Oxford women’s president Anastasia Chitty hailed the victory as a special moment for her crew, but also for rowing and sporting equality overall. ‘It’s an amazing moment,’ Chitty told BBC Sport. ‘To pull something off like that is amazing. ‘To row on the same stage as the men, there were so many women before us who have never had this opportunity and it’s extremely humbling. We started moving away early on and kept ourselves ahead.’ The Oxford crew celebrate their win over Cambridge after dominating the race from start to finish . As the most decorated Olympic athlete ever to race in either boat race, Oxford stroke Caryn Davies underlined the quality on display in the women’s contest. The 32-year-old US Olympics team star boasts silver at Athens and gold medals at Beijing and London in the women’s eight — and now a boat race victory to boot. ‘I think that’s harder, I’ve got to be honest,’ Davies told BBC Sport when asked how the boat race compared to Olympic competition. The Oxford women's crew power to their win in the first women's boat race on the river Thames . ‘There was almost three times as long to suffer. But there’s always less suffering when you win! I’m just proud and honoured to have such attention. It shows how excited people are and I’m so glad we can be role models to young women everywhere.’ Oxford women finished in 19 minutes 45 seconds — 19 seconds ahead of Cambridge. Davies added: ‘I could just hear so many people cheering along the banks and it didn’t matter it they were cheering for Oxford or Cambridge. Just that they turned out was really great for us.’ After Oxford’s women breezed to victory, their male counterparts made it a Dark Blue double with victory in the 161st men’s race by an identical six and a half lengths. President Constantine Louloudis claimed a fourth and final boat race victory, completing a clean sweep only interrupted by claiming bronze with Team GB’s men’s eight at London 2012. The dark blues made a fast start and dominated the race against their Cambridge counterparts . Louloudis hailed the victory — Oxford’s 11th in the last 15 years — and admitted he felt far more pressure than before, despite his three previous wins. ‘I felt much more pressure this year, especially as I was leaving the guys,’ Louloudis told BBC Sport. ‘There were some pretty dark moments going in but I’m so pleased for the guys. We just stuck to our plan and executed a great race. ‘This was a fantastic performance. It is a relief to win as we were firm favourites. ‘Rio remains the long-term goal but this race was so important for me and all of us.’ They were true to form, surging ahead from the start. Despite being quickly pegged back, they powered ahead during the middle section to dominate the race, finishing in 17 minutes 34 seconds — winning by 19 seconds as Oxford’s women had before them. Crew member Michael DiSanto added: ‘We knew what we needed to do and we wanted to go down as one of the best Oxford crews ever.’ Louloudis lauded the achievements of the women’s boat on such a landmark occasion. ‘This was an historic day and there is no reason not to be optimistic for the sport going forward,’ he said. The Cambridge crew kept going to the end but they were outclassed, eventually losing by over six lengths .

Oxford won their 12th women's boat race in 16 years . The Dark Blues triumphed by six and a half lengths . It was the first time the women's race has been raced over the same course and on the same day as the men's event .

Andy Erlam has announced he will stand to be the next Mayor of Tower Hamlets - telling voters it is a chance to 'change everything for the better' The grandfather who won a High Court victory to kick out the crooked mayor‎ of Tower Hamlets yesterday announced he will stand as a 'Martin Bell'-style anti-corruption independent candidate in his place. Andy Erlam pledged to end years of 'Rotten Borough' politics. Last week Mr Erlam led four ordinary voters who defied threats, financial ‎ruin and official apathy to have Lutfur Rahman unseated from office by an electoral court. Rahman - who police afraid of being branded 'racist' failed to charge - was found guilty of rigging his election for mayor in May 2014 by a systematic campaign to steal votes. Yesterday Mr Erlam, 64, a retired film maker, said:‎ 'Since last week, many people have asked me to stand. 'I've given it a lot of thought and have decided ‎to go for it. 'For many years, the people living here have suffered under a corrupt leadership. 'Unless someone stands up to it, there is a danger that Rahman's cronyism and corruption will just continue in another form.' Rahman was banned from office for five years but has many acolytes who are not prevented from standing. In putting his name forward for the election on June 11, Mr Erlam is following in the footsteps of Martin Bell, the former war reporter who stood as an 'anti sleaze' candidate and beat MP Neil Hamilton in Tatton in 1997. ‎Rahman, branded a 'pathological liar' and cheat who 'played the race card on every occasion' by Electoral judge Richard Mawrey QC, diverted millions of pounds from groups like the Alzheimer's Society to Muslim organisations, some with extremist links. Lutfur Rahman, pictured, had the Mayoral office stripped from his after an electoral court found him guilty of rigging his election. He was branded a 'pathological liar' and a cheat happy to 'play the race card' at every turn . Andy Erlam (centre) was one of four petitioners including Angela Moffat (left) and Azmal Hussein (right) who accused Rahman of electoral fraud. Their 'enormous courage' for taking the case forward was praised . Tower Hamlets was so corrupt the government sent in independent commissioners to run it. Mr Erlam said: ‎'The entire local government machine needs to be transformed and with government Commissioners in place, it's the chance in our lifetimes to change everything for the better. 'If elected I will shut down (council-run newsletter) East End Life, the Pravda of Rahman, end the "cult of personality" at the town hall and investigate and change every aspect of the council with the many good officers who I know have been frustrated and blocked for years.' 'This is not the end, this is only the beginning.' Mr Erlam has criticised the Met for 'not investigating election fraud properly, protecting Rahman and for its failure to, even now, launch a serious investigation at the town hall.' He added:‎ 'I am standing to give the voters of Tower Hamlets a choice. If elected, I will lead the transformation of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and nothing will stop me. The people will decide.' ‎In court last week, the judge hailed the ‘enormous courage’ of Tower Hamlets residents Mr Erlam, 64, Angela Moffat, 47, Azmal Hussein, 63, and Debbie Simone, 44. He said they had faced a ‘potentially devastating’ legal bill if they had lost, adding: ‘They knew Mr Rahman would deploy all his resources to defeat them and they would be portrayed as racists and Islamophobes. And so it proved. The Petitioners have been duly vilified - but they have hung in there. They have been vindicated.’

Retired film maker Andy Erlam will stand to end 'corruption and cronyism' 64-year-old was one of four petitioners who accused former mayor of fraud . Lutfur Rahman kicked out of office after judge branded him a liar and cheat .

Fernando Torres has hailed manager Diego Simeone as the reason behind Atletico Madrid's success ahead of their Champions League quarter-final meeting with Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions have surpassed expectations with the former Argentina midfielder in charge to become one of the most respected sides in Europe - where they reached last season's Champions League final before losing to their city rivals. Since then, Atletico have not been beaten by Cristiano Ronaldo and Co in six matches with victories in this season's Super Cup, King's Cup and both league clashes. Fernando Torres trains at the Vicente Calderon ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final . Manager Diego Simeone is reason behind Atletico Madrid's recent success, insists Torres . Simeone speaks to his players ahead of their European showdown with city rivals Real Madrid . (L-R) Diego Godin, Arda Turan, Cristian Ansaldi, Antoine Griezmann join Torres in training . The former Chelsea misfit, who has scored four goals since returning to his former club, was quick the lay the credit for success at his manager's door. 'It is his character as a player and as a coach that drives the team,' Torres said. 'He knows we are a team that needs to know what we are about, our weaknesses and our strengths, but above all our weaknesses so we can then implement our qualities. Simeone's side have not lost to Atletico Madrid in six meetings since the 2014 Champions League final . Atletico Madrid have exceeded most people's expectations by competing with the likes of Real and Barcelona . Former Chelsea midfielder Tiago (left) and defender Godin help each other with their stretches . Atletico Madrid's Mario Mandzukic (right) and Antoine Griezmann (centre) have fun with a photographer . 'We don't have the options that Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern [Munich] or Chelsea have, we cannot drop points and make up for them later. We are a team that plays at our limit.' Meanwhile, Torres is one of five Atletico players, including Cristian Ansaldi, Jesus Gamez, Gabi, and Mario Suarez who are one booking away from being suspended for the return leg. Carlo Ancelotti's side have Fabio Coentrao, Marcelo and Toni Kroos in the same position. Torres is consoled after scoring an own goal in Atletico's 2-2 draw with Malaga at the weekend .

Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final . Diego Simeone's side have not lost to their city rivals in six games . Former Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has hailed manager's influence .

The other day I was driving past the port at Bristol and I saw all those thousands of cars lined up on the quayside – and whoa… I did a double take. There they were: phalanx upon phalanx of shiny new vehicles glinting like Dinky toys in the sun; and I suddenly realised that they weren’t arriving in this country. These cars hadn’t just disembarked from France or Germany or Japan. They were about to make their own journey overseas – they were British cars, for goodness sake. They were examples of British manufacturing and design and engineering – and they were about to be loaded on to ships and taken to other European countries, and to Africa, and Asia; and I reflected on one of the most stunning turnaround stories in the economic history of this country. Scroll down for video . Britain last year produced more than 1.5 million cars – the most since 2007 – and we are poised to overtake France and become the second biggest car manufacturing power in Europe. Across the West Midlands – and indeed across the country – there are now literally thousands of businesses, large and small, that are engaged in automotive innovation and supply; and there was a time when no one would have believed that was possible. I remember the 1970s. You, too, may remember that mullet- haired decade. The music was superb, the food was mediocre, and British industry was on its knees. I remember when our motor manufacturing industry was in the hands of ‘conveners’ and ‘shop stewards’, and when the man who ran British Leyland – then our biggest car company – appeared to be an avowedly communist trade union official called Red Robbo. When I was a child I am afraid to say that British cars were the butt of international derision. They leaked oil, and they were generally assembled with such slovenly imprecision they gained a reputation for unreliability that it has taken decades to shake off. Lemon after lemon rolled off our production lines, culminating in the ludicrous rustbucket called the Austin Allegro – and there was a reason for the disaster. Boris Johnson: The problem with Ed Miliband is that he wants to take the country back to the 1970s . We had atrocious relations between management and unions, and a legal framework that gave all the power to the unions. We had a Labour government that believed companies existed not to serve the needs of the market, or the desires of their customers – but to satisfy the rights of their workers. We had an era of tea breaks and ‘demarcation disputes’ and closed shops and one-out-all-out strikes, with the Labour government trying to impose such insane solutions as Tony Benn’s communist-style motorbike ‘collective’ at Meriden. It did not work then, and it seems to me to be deranged that we could be even contemplating going back to such arrangements now. I am not surprised to discover that one of the key authors of the Labour Party manifesto is my former adversary Ken Livingstone, who has long been on the Bennite wing. By Ed Miliband’s own admission, Livingstone has been a big influence in his thinking – and in their return to the Benn/Livingstone approach Labour’s plans are truly nightmarish for business and enterprise. Miliband is turning the Labour Party sharply back to the Left, and actively repudiating the chief insight of Tony Blair – that the party can only be successful if it makes a sensible accommodation with capitalism and the market economy. That is why British business people are so unanimous in their horror, including many former Labour supporters and donors. They are not wrong. Labour wants to hit small- and medium- sized businesses with more corporation tax and higher national insurance – but it is worse than that. 'I am not surprised to discover that one of the key authors of the Labour Party manifesto is my former adversary Ken Livingstone' They want to recreate the stifling environment of the 1970s, in which management was deprived of the ability to manage. They want to make it easier for employees to take firms to employment tribunals – when you might think the system was already out of control, with people endlessly and automatically and indeed very often vexatiously claiming racial or sexual or age or disability discrimination. They want all companies with more than 50 employees to have a system of profit-sharing – a return to Bennery – and they want the workers to be able to block takeovers. That is before you have even begun to calculate the impact of their attacks on the City, higher income tax, and the higher interest rates that small firms would have to cope with – the result of Labour’s failure to tackle the deficit. What makes this anti-capitalist agenda so dangerous is that the British motor manufacturing industry is not in the hands of a few giant firms. We are talking about huge numbers of often tiny companies – firms that pride themselves on making a more efficient windscreen-wiper or a quieter air-conditioning unit or a more easily wipeable dashboard fascia. It is incredible but true that Britain now has more specialised motor manufacturing marques than any country on earth – Lotus, McLaren, Bristol, Morgan, Caterham, TVR… the list goes on. Think of London’s new hop-on hop-off Routemaster bus, a glorious piece of low-carbon technology and one of the greenest new buses on the market – made in Northern Ireland by Wrightbus. The West Midlands is once again the epicentre of one of the world’s densest ecosystems of motor manufacturing and development. British brands have shed their 1970s reputations; they are taking on the world and winning. How mad, how tragic, that this extraordinary British triumph should be faced with a Labour government that regards capitalism as ‘predatory’. The problem with Ed Miliband is not his method of consuming a bacon sarnie – in fact I totally sympathise on that one. The problem with Ed Miliband is that he wants to take the country back to the 1970s, writes Boris Johnson . The problem is not even that he crashed the economy last time, though he did. He and Balls were at the controls in Downing Street when this country experienced the worst economic catastrophe in living memory – a catastrophe that was gravely exacerbated by their irresponsible fiscal policies. The problem with Ed Miliband is that he wants to take the country back to the 1970s. He genuinely thinks France is the model we should emulate, when the French – whatever the splendours of their civilisation – have 12 per cent unemployment, and when huge numbers of the most talented French people have decided that they wish France was more like Britain. How many Brits work in Paris? 16,000. How many French men and women live and work in London? About 400,000. Mais oui. That should tell Miliband all he needs to know about the relative dynamism and competitiveness of the two economies. Labour wants to go back to the 1970s, Ukip to some non-existent version of a monochrome 1950s, the Greens would like to go back to the middle of the stone age, and the Lib Dems would probably settle for any epoch in which they were above five per cent in the polls. There is only one party presenting itself for election on May 7 that seems to believe in the genius of this country, and that has a plan to take it forward. The Lib Dems under Nick Clegg would probably settle for any epoch in which they were above five per cent in the polls . It is only the Conservatives that understand the real economic and social significance of all those British cars lined up at Bristol. They aren’t the results of an evil and predatory system, by which workers are exploited and the boss class luxuriate in ever greater privilege. They are the fruits of a long and painful post-war period in which Britain has learned that in order to survive we must innovate and compete, and that we cannot hope to compete if we over-tax and over-regulate in the way that Ed Miliband is proposing. Those British-made vehicles are the sign of an economy that is back on its feet after the Labour-made disaster of 2008-9, in which motor manufacturing fell by half a million cars; an economy that has seen the creation, since 2010, of about two million jobs. And those glistening British cars at the Bristol docks therefore embody the great moral purpose of wealth creation – because it is only if you have a strong and vibrant economy that you can hope to raise the tax to pay for roads and schools and hospitals and pensions and welfare – not to speak of strong defences – and all the other civilised objectives that we want to meet. I really don’t think Miliband gets that. He is one of those theoretical socialists who thinks the problem with socialism is it has never been properly tried; and I am horrified at the idea he should be given another go. There is only one party presenting itself for election on May 7 that believes that on the whole today is better than yesterday, and tomorrow is going to be better than today. That is David Cameron and the Conservatives. We need five more years to entrench this economic recovery, five years to take this country forwards and not backwards. That is the Battle for Britain next month, and one this country can’t afford to lose.

Boris Johnson issues rally cry to defeat Ed Miliband in ‘Battle For Britain’ London Mayor has warned that Labour victory next month would be 'mad' He says Conservatives need five years to 'entrench the economic recovery'

Wildlife officials in Alaska are going to kill a mother bear and her four cubs after the family started eating out from trash cans in a busy neighborhood. The black bears were spotted in the Government Hill area of Anchorage several days in a row, nosing through overturned receptacles and putting the neighborhood on alert. Residents were warned to keep their distance and make sure pets stayed on a leash in light of the hungry predators. Scroll down for video . Execution planned: Wildlife authorities in Anchorage, Alaska, said they will kill this family of a mother bear and her four children after they starting eating from trash cans in the area . Officials with Alaska's Department of Fish and Game ruled Thursday that killing the family was the only option as once they develop a taste for trash they are likely to return even if moved. According to the Alaska Dispatch News, the mother bear was seen huffing and looking 'defensive' on Thursday after residents started taking cell phone pictures of the animals. They eventually climbed a tree to flee, but are still likely to cause trouble in the area. The local council has suggested buying in bear-proof garbage cans in a bid to stop more bears moving in on the area. Officials did not give an exact time when they would move in and kill the bears, but a Twitter account for Government Hill's council said the deed would be done 'in the next few days'. Watch out: The bears have been spotted several times around the Government Hill neighborhood of the city. One is shown above outside a property .

State's Department of Fish and Game ruled that the family must die . Mother and cubs had been spotted eating from trash cans in Anchorage . Plans are being made for bear-proof trash cans to stop situation repeating .

As the Champions League quarter-finals are settled this week, players from Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United will watch on with jealousy at a number of their former team-mates still involved. There are 23 current and former Premier League players still involved in Europe's top competition. Seven alone have Manchester United connections: Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrice Evra, Carlos Tevez, Paul Pogba, Dimitar Berbatov, Gerard Pique, plus Javier Hernandez who is on loan at Real Madrid. Here is a list of the players enjoying life outside English football and dining at Europe's top table . Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City have all been knocked out of the Champions League . XABI ALONSO . Was at: Liverpool (2004-09) Now at: Bayern Munich (v Porto, Tue) Won the Champions League with Liverpool following the Miracle of Istanbul in 2005. A Spanish World Cup winner, the 33-year-old will be important for Bayern, 3-1 down from the first leg . Xabi Alonso will be lining up for Bayern Munich looking for his third Champions League triumph . ALVARO ARBELOA . Was at: Liverpool (2007-09) Now at: Real Madrid . One of Rafa Benitez's Spanish imports at Liverpool, Arbeloa's versatility at right-back or left-back have helped him enjoy an excellent career. Returned to Anfield this season to help Real win 3-0. Alvaro Arbeloa is a former Liverpool right back and now operates at Real Madrid in Spain . GARETH BALE . Was at: Southampton, Spurs (2005-13) Now at: Real Madrid (v Atletico, Wed) The only British player left in the Champions League, £86million Bale scored for Real in last year's final but has been criticised by Real fans and is an injury doubt for the second leg against Atletico. Gareth Bale signed for Real from Tottenham for £86m and scored in the Champions League final last season . DIMITAR BERBATOV . Was at: Spurs, Man Utd, Fulham (2006-14) Now at: Monaco (v Juventus, Wed) Has played Champions League finals for Bayer Leverkusen and United and now going for the hat-trick with Monaco. Scored at The Emirates in the last round to help knock out Arsenal. Dimitar Berbatov played in the Premier League with Spurs, Man United and Fulham and is now at Monaco . JEROME BOATENG . Was at: Man City (2010-11) Now at: Bayern Munich (v Porto, Tue) Still a mystery why it didn't work out for him at The Etihad. Failed to win a starting place, yet he's won the Champions League and World Cup since returning to Germany with Bayern. Jerome Boateng (left) has made a name for himself at Bayern Munich after struggling with Manchester City . YOHAN CABAYE . Was at: Newcastle United (2011-14) Now at: Paris St Germain (v Barcelona, Tue) Newcastle manager Alan Pardew said it was the £19million sale of Cabaye to Paris that made him think there were no long-term prospects at St James' Park. The midfielder also interested Arsenal. Yohan Cabaye (left) joined PSG for £19million from Newcastle and played against Barcelona last week . RICARDO CARVALHO . Was at: Chelsea (2004-10) Now at: Monaco (v Juventus, Wed) Turns 37 next month but finding a new lease of life in Monaco after six years at Chelsea and a move to Real Madrid. Won two titles at Stamford Bridge alongside centre-half partner John Terry. Ricardo Carvalho is still going strong at Monaco five years after leaving Premier League leaders Chelsea . PATRICE EVRA . Was at: Manchester United (2006-14) Now at: Juventus (v Monaco, Wed) Fantastic left-back who won five Premier Leauge titles and the Champions League at Old Trafford. Chose to leave United last summer and set for a Serie A title in his first season in Italy. Patrice Evra won the Champions League with Manchester United in 2008 and is now at Juventus . JAVIER HERNANDEZ . Is at: Manchester United (2010-) On loan at: Real Madrid (v Atletico Madrid, Wed) Mexican striker dubbed Chicharito was allowed out by Louis van Gaal and played for Real against Liverpool in the Champions League group stages. Played for United in 2011 CL final. Javier Hernandez is currently on loan at Real Madrid after being allowed out of Manchester United . DAVID LUIZ . Was at: Chelsea (2011-14) Now at: Paris St Germain (v Barelona, Tue) Called a “Playstation” player by Gary Neville for his lack defensive awareness, Luiz won a CL medal with Chelsea but was embarrassed by a Luis Suarez nutmeg in last week's first leg for PSG . David Luiz scored the winner for PSG to knock former club Chelsea out of the Champions League . JAVIER MASCHERANO . Was at: West Ham, Liverpool (2006-10) Now at: Barcelona (v Paris St Germain, Tue) Steely midfield player who has been reinvented as a centre-half at Barcelona, where his lack of height doesn't appear to have hindered him. The Argentine won the CL with Barca in 2011. Javier Mascherano played for Liverpool for four years before joining La Liga giants Barcelona . LUKA MODRIC . Was at: Spurs (2008-12) Now at: Real Madrid (v Atletico Madrid, Wed) Skilful midfield player who was part of Real Madrid's side that won La Decima (their 10th European Cup) against Atletico last season. Was blocked by Spurs from joining Chelsea but signed for Real. Luke Modric poses with fellow former Tottenham midfielder Gareth Bale after winning the competition in 2014 . GERARD PIQUE . Was at: Man Utd (2004-08) Now at: Barcelona (v Paris St Germain, Tue) Made only 23 appearances for United before returning “home” to Spain and went on to help Barcelona beat his former club in two Champions League finals in 2009 and 2011. Gerard Pique's Barcelona beat his former club Manchester United in the 2010 Champions League final . CLAUDIO PIZARRO . Was at: Chelsea (2007-09) Now at: Bayern Munich (v Porto, Tue) Peruvian striker whose chances at Chelsea were restricted by Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka and Andriy Shevchenko. Now 36, still used as a squad player at Bayern and faced Man City this season. Claudio Pizarro struggled for opportunities at Chelsea and is a squad player for Bayern Munich at 36 . PAUL POBGA . Was at: Man Utd (2010-12) Now at: Juventus (v Monaco, Wed) One of Sir Alex Ferguson's rare mistakes to let him leave United after just four substitute appearances. The French midfielder is now a multiple Serie A winner and valued at £60million. Manchester United must regret letting Paul Pogba leave on a free to Juventus three years ago . PEPE REINA . Was at: Liverpool (2005-14) Now at: Bayern Munich (v Porto, Tue) Popular goalkeeper who was the penalty shoot-out hero when Liverpool won the FA Cup in 2006. Now used as a dependable substitute should the world's best 'keeper Manuel Neuer need a rest. Pepe Reina made his name at Liverpool in the Champions League and is now the No 2 at Bayern Munich . ARJEN ROBBEN . Was at: Chelsea (2004-07) Now at: Bayern Munich (v Porto, Tue) An important member of Jose Mourinho's first two title-winning teams but has arguably gone on to become even better at Bayern, scoring the winner in the 2013 Champions League final v Dortmund. It seems like an age ago that Arjen Robben was at Chelsea - he is still a star man at Bayern Munich . CRISTIANO RONALDO . Was at: Manchester United (2003-09) Now at: Real Madrid (v Atletico, Wed) Won the Champions League with United in 2008 but left the following year for a then-world record £80million. With Madrid, has stood alongside Lionel Messi as the greatest player of his generation. Cristiano Ronaldo left Man United for a then-world record £80m and scored in the final last year . MAARTEN STEKELENBURG . Is at Fulham (2013-) On loan at: Monaco (v Juventus, Wed) Dutch international goalkeeper was part of the Fulham side that got relegated last season. Been understudy in the Principality this season. Maarten Stekelenburg is still technically a Fulham goalkeeper but is loan at Ligue 1 side Monaco . LUIS SUAREZ . Was at: Liverpool (2011-14) Now at: Barcelona (v Paris St Germain, Tue) One of the most controversial players in Premier League history, Suarez was banned for biting and racial abuse yet still won Footballer of the Year. Outstanding in the previous round v Man City. Luis Suarez left Liverpool last summer and never played in the Champions League for the Reds . CARLOS TEVEZ . Was at: West Ham, Man Utd, Man City (2006-13) Now at: Juventus (v Monaco, Wed) His lowest point came in a Champions League tie for City against Bayern Munich when he allegedly refused to warm up when Roberto Mancini wanted to use him as a substitute . Carlos Tevez played for three teams in the Premier League and is still going strong at Juventus . FERNANDO TORRES . Was at: Liverpool, Chelsea (2007-15) Now at Atletico Madrid on loan from AC Milan (v Real Madrid, Wed) Was part of the Chelsea squad that won the Champions League in 2012, scoring against Barcelona in a famous semi-final at the Nou Camp. Back at his first club trying to recapture his old form. Fernando Torres is looking to restore his reputation at Atletico Madrid after struggling with Chelsea and Milan . THOMAS VERMAELEN . Was at: Arsenal (2009-14) Now at: Barcelona (v Paris St Germain, Tue) Arsenal's club captain was sold to Barcelona for £15million last summer but is still to make his debut for the Catalan giants following a hamstring tear suffered at the World Cup. Will be back soon . Thomas Vermaelen has yet to play a game for Barcelona after signing from Arsenal for £15m last summer .

Champions League quarter-finals will be settled this week . Matches are: Barcelona vs PSG, Bayern Munich vs Porto, Monaco vs Juventus and Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid . Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City out of competition . There are 23 former Premier League players still involved in latter stages .

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has revealed he wants to take up a career in motorsport when his playing days are over. Carrick has enjoyed a renaissance this season as Louis van Gaal's side put their stuttering start to the season behind them and carved out a place in the Champions League places. The former West Ham and Tottenham star, now 34, is not planning to hang up his boots any time soon, but when he does he says he'd like to try his hand behind the wheel of an F1 car. Michael Carrick celebrates after Manchester United score, and hopes to be playing for many more years . Carrick revealed that, when he finally hangs up his boots, he wants to try his hand at Formula One . He told MUTV: 'I wouldn't swap football for anything... except maybe to be an F1 driver. 'I'd love to have a go. I love the sport, I'm a massive fan. I've done a few track days and enjoyed that, but there's nothing like going to watch F1. I'm hooked on it. 'Football is work and it's a lot more than that too. But it's about getting balance in your life as you get older. 'At 33 or 34, that's when you're not sure how your body is going to react. 'Living right and trying to look after myself gives me a better chance. I feel as good and as a fit as I ever have. 'I'm not saying I can last as long as Giggsy (Ryan Giggs). Not many people, if anyone, can do what he did. But I tried to learn off Giggsy, Scholesy (Paul Scholes) and Gaz Nev (Gary Neville). Carrick talks to United assistant Ryan Giggs, and says he wants to emulate the legend's longevity . Carrick applauds the Old Trafford fans, as he tries to find ways to keep at the top of his game, despite his age . 'It's stuff in the gym, yoga, living right, eating right... it all comes together and hopefully gives you a chance of playing for that extra couple of years.' The 34-year-old midfielder, who started his professional career at West Ham, admits moving to London from his family home in the north east at the age of 15 was one of the biggest challenges he ever faced. 'Moving to London at 15 was a struggle, but the best thing I ever did,' he said. The first three or four months were tough. Carrick (right) moved to West Ham as a 15-year-old, and says it forced him to grow up fast . 'The football was great, but when you were going back [to where you were staying] you didn't have someone there. You didn't have a mobile phone back then, it was a case of going to the phone box [to call home]. 'Things like that now you take for granted but then it was a big deal. But it helped me grow. It shaped me a lot faster than if I'd stayed in Newcastle and been pampered.' Watch Carrick: Life Before United on MUTV (Tuesday 14:00, 21:30, Wednesday 09:30, 18:00).

Manchester United midfielder admits he is 'hooked' on Formula One . Michael Carrick says he'd 'love to have a go' at the sport professionally . But Carrick is convinced he still has years left in football .

A telescopic tube that scans the lungs for cancer is being used by NHS doctors, cutting diagnosis time from days to just 30 minutes. When tumours in the lungs are suspected, patients can face a raft of tests and even surgery to find out if they have the disease, often resulting in an agonising wait before they start lifesaving treatment. Now doctors at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) are able to start vital treatment much sooner using a single procedure. It even allows them to assess instantly the type and severity of the cancer. Scroll down for video . A finger-width flexible tube called an endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows doctors to see inside the lungs and take a tissue sample in one go. The procedure involves inserting the EBUS down the throat, guided by a tiny camera fitted to the tube. An ultrasound scanner attached to one end of the tube takes a scan while a small needle takes a tissue sample. Findings from a three-year trial at UCLH reveal that the method halves the time it takes between a patient’s first hospital appointment and for a decision to be made on the best course of treatment. EBUS patients wait an average of 14 days for a decision, compared with 29 days for those diagnosed via more conventional techniques. And as well as getting a quicker diagnosis, patients who have undergone EBUS survive for longer. Doctors at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (pictured) are able to start vital treatment much sooner using a single procedure . They survive for 503 days after diagnosis, compared with 312 days for people assessed through more traditional methods. This is probably due to the fact that EBUS can more accurately diagnose the type of cancer involved and therefore the type of treatment needed. Consultant Dr Neal Navani, who has been testing the technique, said the results had been so impressive that he now hoped the procedure would be rolled out across the NHS. ‘EBUS routinely prevents the need for scans, tests and operations and speeds up the route to the correct treatment,’ he says. He adds: ‘The trial showed that the new procedure is quicker and better – it halves the time to the start of treatment at no additional cost.’ BBC political editor Nick Robinson announced that doctors found a tumour on his lung earlier this year . More than 40,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer in the UK every year, yet the disease is notoriously difficult to treat as it is often spotted at a late stage. The BBC’s political editor Nick Robinson announced earlier this year that doctors had found a tumour on his lung, and he has since undergone a successful operation to remove the growth. Diagnosing lung cancer can be a challenge – X-rays are not always definitive as it is hard to distinguish between cancer and other lung conditions. A biopsy is the traditional way to check conclusively whether a patient has lung cancer. However, obtaining a tissue sample can be difficult as lung cancer often spreads to the lymph nodes in the chest and these are hard to reach. This means that surgery may be necessary before a doctor can be sure that the disease is present, resulting in a wait for results. The health of many cancer patients can deteriorate because these delays mean they are not started immediately on lifesaving treatments such as chemotherapy. By comparison, the EBUS allows doctors to look directly into the windpipe and breathing tubes, while the ultrasound scanner can check the lymph glands in the centre of the chest for cancer. One patient who received faster treatment thanks to the EBUS technique is retired sales worker Maureen Mullen. The 65-year-old from Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, had already had a tumour removed from her lung in September 2013, and underwent a double mastectomy the following March after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Then in June last year, she began to feel breathless while on holiday in Spain. When she returned home to Britain, she was given the devastating news that she had a new lump behind her breastbone. Her doctors could not be sure what type of cancer it was without investigating further, so they recommended she have the pioneering EBUS procedure. ‘They said I was a very sick lady,’ reveals Maureen. ‘My consultant explained the procedure to me and I was taken into the operating theatre and sedated. It was all over so quickly – there were no side effects from the procedure, no dry mouth or sluggishness, and I felt really positive about the whole process.’ The EBUS revealed Maureen had small cell carcinoma, a form of lung cancer that can spread quickly, and she needed a course of chemotherapy immediately. She started treatment the next day, and after six months of chemo, the tumour was gone. ‘The EBUS was brilliantly efficient,’ adds Maureen. ‘By 4pm that day, my cancer had been diagnosed and the appropriate chemotherapy was ordered for me to start the next day. ‘Had I had a traditional biopsy, who knows where I’d be.’

When tumours in lungs are suspected, patients can face a raft of tests . Some even need surgery to find out before lifesaving treatment can begin . Now doctors at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are able to start vital treatment much sooner after single procedure . It even allows them to assess instantly the type and severity of the cancer .

Politicians are criss-crossing the country wooing voters ahead of the election in 27 days’ time. But in more than half of seats the result is already known, according to new analysis of safe seats. More than 25million live in constituencies where the result can already be predicted, because one party is so far ahead. There are 650 seats up for grabs on May 7, with Labour and the Tories needing more than half to secure a majority. However, the Electoral Reform Society claims the result in 364 seats can be called now, based on current polls and how ‘safe’ they were in 2010. Scroll down for video . Some 70 per cent of seats in the East of England are considered safe, compared to 10 per cent in Scotland, where the SNP is expected to make sweeping gains . Of 303 Tory seats, 186 are considered safe while 151 of Labour’s 257 constituencies are not expected to change hands. The Lib Dems are defending 56 seats, of which only seven are considered safe, after a dramatic collapse in their poll ratings since joining the coalition with the Tories. Some parts of the country are more likely to play a role in deciding the outcome of the election than others. For example, 70 per cent of seats in the East of England are considered safe, compared to 10 per cent in Scotland, where the SNP is expected to make sweeping gains. The ERS has produced a new online tool for voters to see if they live in an area where the election result will be decided. It is campaigning for a change to the voting system, arguing that First Past The Post, where the winning candidate just needs to get the most votes, fails to take account of the changing face of British politics. Of 303 Tory seats, 186 are considered safe while 151 of Labour’s 257 constituencies are not expected to change hands.The Lib Dems are defending 56 seats, of which only seven are considered safe, after a dramatic collapse in their poll ratings since joining the coalition with the Tories . Based on the 2010 election result, David Cameron needs to win another 23 more seats to secure a majority in the Commons, while Ed Miliband needs at least  70. Nick Clegg is defending 56 seats, but is braced for heavy losses . The Tories need to win only 23 more seats to obtain a majority in the Commons, while Labour need 70. The polls suggests it could take three or more parties to form a majority, including the SNP, Lib Dems, DUP, Greens and Ukip. Katie Ghose, chief executive of the Electoral Reform Society, said: ‘The fact that we can firmly predict the outcome of over half of the seats being contested this May is a sorry indictment of our outdated voting system. “The average constituency hasn’t changed hands since the 1960s, and some have been under the same party’s control since the reign of Queen Victoria. This is a huge disincentive for people to get out there and vote, and for other parties to challenge incumbents. We have a system which actively discourages voters and parties from taking part. “We urgently need a fairer electoral system to give voice to the many millions of people in safe seats who are not being heard. “Predicting the winners in a majority of seats shouldn’t be possible in a truly dynamic and modern democracy. But sadly that’s exactly what we’ve been able to do. The UK needs a fair voting system to bring our politics into the 21st century and give us a Parliament that actually reflects people’s wishes.” As part of the 2010 coalition agreement, the Lib Dems and Tories held a referendum on changing the voting system to the Alternative Vote, which allows voters to give their first and second choice of candidate. The winner is the first candidate to get over 50 per cent of the vote. However, in the referendum in 2011 it was roundly defeated when 67.9 per cent voted against it.

650 seats up for grabs on May 7 but more than half will not change hands because one party is so far ahead . Electoral Reform Society calls result in 325 seats in England, 5 in Scotland, 20 in Wales and 14 in Northern Ireland . 70% of seats in the East of England are considered safe but only 10% per cent in Scotland as SNP makes big gains .

Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison said that she completely 'accepts' that she will one day be replaced on the BBC show. The 37-year-old, who has defended her image against criticism that she's too 'Hollywood', told The Mirror: 'You're hot one year but completely out of favour the next.' But the mother-of-two, who joined the programme in 2011, said she'd love to stay where she is for 'a long time'. Scroll down for video . Ellie Harrison has spoken about how she believes that she will fall out of favour on Countryfile . She told The Mirror: 'It's a funny business and the nature of the beast with females is that what you get is not down to you.' She continued to say that she knew that she would become less popular. 'You are hot one year but completely out of favour the next. I know next year someone will be hotfooting it. I accept that and I know that.' For Ellie her appearance has always been a sensitive area on Countryfile as in December 2014 she revealed that she was told to tone down her look. After her first appearance on the BBC show in 2011 she was told her flowing blonde tresses were 'too present.' She was asked by producers on the Sunday evening show to be more countryside, 'less Hollywood' in her appearance - a statement she believes was related to the long blonde locks that have earned her fame. Ellie says that as a woman 'what you get is not down to you' and she wouldn't be surprised if she was replaced . In 2011 Ellie was asked by producers to be 'less present' a comment she believes was directed at her blonde hair. Pictured: presenters (L-R) Matt Baker, Ellie, Adam Henson, Tom Heap and John Craven . At the time she said the statement was an example of the problems she has encountered because of her good looks, as well as the different culture in the UK compared to the US - which she said was far more welcoming. 'It is celebratory over there; they really want you to do well,' the mother-of-two told Countryside magazine. 'It's like over here they would almost rather you were on the edge of a breakdown.' In 2009 Miriam O'Reilly successfully sued the BBC for age discrimination after being dropped by the show in a revamp . Ellie previously worked for the Countryfile Discovery Channel in America and has spoken about the problem of being viewed first for her looks and regarded as a 'blonde, fluffy thing.' Her long blonde hair has attracted much debate among viewers of Countryfile and the presenter previously admitted her tresses get much attention. She added: 'I get asked a lot about my hair. It's a subject that always seems to come up.' Ellie has previously spoken about her looks being a barrier to her career, with people presuming because she is attractive she will not be able to do her job properly. The journalist said: 'It can get in the way of people thinking you're credible, so I try and shrug it off. 'I've had people approach me – inside and outside TV – who are surprised I can string a sentence together.' This is not the first time the BBC has been under the spotlight for judging women by their looks and age, and Ellie was candid about being aware that her career in television could stop without much warning. In 2008 Miriam O'Reilly was dropped from the show and won a tribunal against the corporation three years later for age discrimination. Her case for sex discrimination failed. Miriam was axed from the show, along with Juliet Morris and Michaela Strachan, when it moved to a prime time Sunday evening slot. She was given three years to return to the BBC but decided to leave in 2012 to launch a service for women facing discrimination in the workplace. Miriam was replaced by Julia Bradbury, 43 and more than 10 years her junior.

Ellie Harrison says she 'accepts' that she will one day be replaced . She has previously been asked to be less 'Hollywood' on screen a comment she believes refers to her blonde hair . In 2009 BBC came under fire for dropping former Countryfile presenter Miriam O'Reilly who successfully sued them in 2009 .

Reanne Evans, the 10-time ladies' snooker world champion, begins her bid to make history and reach the World Championship finals. The 29-year-old from Dudley would be the first woman ever to reach The Crucible should she win three qualifiers, but she faces a tough start in the form of 1997 world champion Ken Doherty. Watch all the action below with our live video. Reanne Evans faces Ken Doherty (right) in her first qualifier for the World Championship .

Reanne Evans is bidding to make snooker history . She is three matches away from reaching the World Championship . No woman has ever played in the finals at The Crucible . Evans's first qualifier is against 1997 world champion Ken Doherty .

More than 50 dead greyhounds have been found dumped in Queensland bushland, with a taskforce set up to probe live-baiting in the state now investigating the grim find. At least 55 carcasses were found in the Coonarr area, near Bundaberg, on Tuesday. A joint RSPCA and Queensland Police taskforce is now investigating. RSPCA spokesman Michael Beatty says it's understood the dogs were killed before a Four Corners special which exposed the horrors of the greyhound racing industry. 'The indications are that these may just be young dogs that didn't have the speed, basically. But that's really all we know,' Beatty told Fairfax media. At least 55 carcasses were found in the Coonarr area, near Bundaberg, on Tuesday, with the RSPCA. Early investigations suggest the dogs were young dogs that were killed as they were too slow . 'The indications are that these may just be young dogs that didn't have the speed, basically. But that's really all we know,' an RSPCA spokesperson told Fairfax media . 'Unfortunately as I think most people would be aware, there's always been a lot of wastage in the greyhound industry.' Police said it was unclear how long the dogs' bodies had been there, but confirmed they were found in various states of decomposition. There were no greyhound training facilities or other connections to the racing industry in the area, a police spokesperson said. They're appealing for anyone with further information to come forward and are expected to address the media on Thursday. Queensland Police Minister Jo-Ann Miller expressed her outrage on Twitter after the discovery. 'Absolutely sickened that @QPSmedia and @RSPCAQLD have found the remains of 55 greyhounds. Animal cruelty in Qld won't be tolerated,' she wrote. There were no greyhound training facilities or other connections to the racing industry in the area, a police spokesperson said . The taskforce was established to investigate the use of live baiting using possums, rabbits and piglets to train competitive greyhounds. It came after an ABC Four Corners expose from earlier this year sparked widespread outrage after showing racing dogs chasing and mauling live animals. So far, five people have been charged with a total of 23 offences in the state. An independent review headed up by barrister Alan MacSporran SC is also being conducted into the practice. It's expected to be completed in about three months' time. This review aims to find out how widespread the use of live baiting is in Queensland, and how it could go undetected for so long. An ABC Four Corners expose from earlier this year sparked widespread outrage after showing racing dogs chasing and mauling live animals .

55 dead greyhound carcasses found dumped in Coonar, Queensland . A joint RSPCA and Queensland Police task force is investigating . Early investigations suggest the dogs were young dogs that were killed as they were too slow . They were found in various states of decomposition in an area with no other training facilities or connections to the industry . RSPCA spokesperson says they believe they may be young dogs that weren't fast enough .

It took a team of firefighters, police and engineers, but a house on Sydney's Northern Beaches tragically damaged in the this week's destructive storm in NSW has finally been demolished. The Narrabeen property began sliding down the hill it was built on after it was battered by the wild weather on Tuesday, endangering neighbouring houses and forcing locals to evacuate. 'I was thinking, god how is this thing not falling?' Fire and Rescue Superintendent Kel McNamara told The Brisbane Times. A house in Narrabeen has been demolished after it was damaged during this week's storm in Sydney . A tree stump on the hill prevented the house from falling further down, but authorities feared it was only a matter of time before it caused further damage to surrounding properties. A group of highly trained firefighters, police and engineers undertook the difficult task. 'We had to get it down,' Superintendent McNamara said. The demolition methods were slightly unusual, and Sup McNamara, a firefighter of 30 years, said they worked well, though he had never seen anything like it. A group of highly trained firefighters, police and engineers undertook the difficult task of pulling it down . A cherry picker was brought in to harness the house's weight, and pressurised fire hoses pushed it further down the hill as a thick cable was used control the direction it fell . A tree stump on the hill prevented the house from falling further down, but authorities feared it was only a matter of time before it caused further damage to surrounding properties . A cherry picker was brought in to harness the house's weight, and pressurised fire hoses pushed it further down the hill as a thick cable was used control the direction it fell. 'We did it in the safest possible measure and at the end of the day the best result,' Sup McNamara said. A firetruck had been brought in to dampen the house and the surrounding area as the property contained asbestos, which needs to be wet in order to prevent the toxic material becoming airborne. Locals celebrated the demolishing, clapping and cheering as their own properties were spared from the ticking time bomb. The consequences of the wild weather which battered the state's coast is still being felt by many families. The SES has had over 11,000 calls for assistance across the state, and insurance companies have received more than 19,500 claims, with losses estimated at $129 million, The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) said. A firetruck had been brought in to dampen the house and the surrounding area as the property contained asbestos, which needs to be wet in order to prevent the toxic material becoming airborne . Locals celebrated the demolishing, clapping and cheering as their own properties were spared from the ticking time bomb . But this figure is expected to climb, with comparable weather disasters in recent years resulting in damage costing in excess of $1 billion. ICA spokesman Campbell Fuller said it was impossible to estimate the level of destruction, with floods still impacting on properties across the state. ‘There are still hundreds of thousands of people without power and I can tell you they’re not lodging insurance claims… Claims will keep flowing through for weeks to months,’ Mr Fuller said. Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Gareth Ward, predicted the clean-up operation would take a long time. 'The damage has been so enormous over a large footprint of an area, it may take weeks or it may take months for some of the really severe damage,' he said. Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Gareth Ward, predicted the clean-up operation would take a long time . 'I was thinking, god how is this thing not falling?' Fire and Rescue Superintendent Kel McNamara said . NSW Premier Mike Baird said the hardest hit areas of New South Wales - including in Maitland, Dungog and other areas on the Central Coast - will be declared natural disaster zones following three days of wild and destructive weather. Approximately 2000 people are still stranded by the storm's effects, especially in Gillieston Heights and Hinton. The death toll of the super storm reached eight at it's end, with police confirming an 86-year-old woman's body has been discovered in the hull of a submerged car in Maitland while searching for two elderly women feared dead. Four others were killed on the state's drenched roads on Wednesday, with two drivers killed in a head-on collision on the New England Highway near Singleton, a man died after his ute collided with a truck at Galston, and an 87-year-old pedestrian was fatally hit by a car in East Gosford. This comes after three elderly people died due to floodwaters on Tuesday in Dungog. The woman and two men reportedly died in their homes as water surged through the small town after it received more than 300mm of rain in 24 hours. 'We had to get it down,' Superintendent McNamara said of the house .

A Narrabeen house damaged in the Sydney storms has been demolished . It began sliding down the hill it was built on, endangering homes nearby . A team of firefighters, police, and engineers to bring the property down . A cherry picker, four pressurised hoses, and a thick cable were used . Neighbours clapped and cheered when it was destroyed .

While young children must be shown the highway code to cross roads safely, it seems chimpanzees have taught themselves. Researchers studying chimps in Uganda say the apes are having to adapt to cope with increasingly busy roads cutting across their territory. They found at a busy asphalted road through the Sebitoli area of Kibale National Park in Uganda, the chimps have learned to look both ways before crossing. Chimpanzees crossing a busy road in Kibale National Park in Uganda (above) have learned to look for traffic . Scientists discovered the chimps will also often run across roads, while dominant males will wait to ensure younger chimps cross safely. It is the first time chimpanzees have been seen to change their behaviour to adapt to busy roads. Chimpanzees appear to flavour their food with herbs, researchers have suggested. Dr Sabrina Krief, a lecturer at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, and her colleagues have found that wild chimpanzees in Uganda eat three different types of leaf while consuming meat they had caught. They reason that if this was for medicinal purposes, different animals would eat different plants depending on their ailments. However, the animals in each group all tended to eat the same plants with their meat, suggesting they were eating them for flavour instead. Dr Krief and her team found that separate groups of chimpanzees at Budongo Forest Reserve and Kibale National Park ate plants while chewing meat. Marie Cibot, a biologist at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, who led the work, said the spread of road infrastructure in Africa was posing a growing threat to wildlife in many countries. She said: 'Although the asphalted road represents a substantial threat to crossing animals, chimpanzees took into account this risk. 'More than 90 per cent of the individuals looked right and left before and while crossing. 'Chimpanzees crossed in small subgroups. Whole parties crossed more rapidly when chimpanzees were more numerous in the crossing groups.' The researchers say the road in Sebitoli sees around 89 motor vehicles an hour racing down it at speeds of between 40mph and 60mph. The researchers said they saw several different primates killed on the roads in the past year. However, chimpanzees living in the surrounding forests appear to have learned about the danger it poses. They watched 122 chimps cross the road over the course of two and half years. They found most of the chimps looked for traffic before crossing and as they crossed. Adult chimps, like this one, tended to wait for younger chimps to cross and checked they got over safely . Females with young and injured adults tended to cross less frequently. Around 20 per cent of the chimps that crossed would turn to check on other members of the group to ensure they were crossing safely. They also tended to form small groups of between two to three chimpanzees that crossed at a time. Chimps have been noticed to cross in similar ways on other non-asphalted roads. However, on quieter roads, adults tend to lead the group in a similar way as they do when checking for predators rather than splitting up into smaller groups. The researchers, whose work is published in the American Journal of Primatology, have appealed for measures to help reduce the impact roads were having on wildlife. Miss Cibot, who worked on the study with Dr Sabrina Krief, a lecturer at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris and the Great Ape Conservation Project in Uganda, said bridges or underpasses could be provided to help keep chimps safe. The team are hoping to work with the Ugandan authorities to test new safety measures. Miss Cibot said: 'These observations are relevant for our understanding of adaptive behavior among chimpanzees in human-impacted habitats. 'Further investigations are needed to better evaluate the effects of busy roads on adolescent female dispersal and on their use of territories. 'Mitigation measures, like bridges, underpasses, reduced speed limits, speed-bumps, signposts, or police controls, should be established in this area.'

Chimps were observed crossing busy road in Kibale National Park, Uganda . Most of the chimps looked left, right or both ways before crossing the road . The chimps crossed in small groups, often running to get across quickly . Scientists want to test underpasses and bridges to let chimps cross safely .

Tiger Woods declared himself ready to compete for a fifth Masters title after completing 11 holes of practice at Augusta National on Monday. Woods has started just two events in 2015, shooting a career-worst score of 82 to miss the cut in the first of them and withdrawing through injury after just 11 holes of the second on February 5. That led to the 14-time major winner taking a break from competition to work on his game, during which time he dropped outside the world's top 100 for the first time since September 1996, a slide which continued on Monday as he fell from 104th to 111th. Tiger Woods returned to action as he warmed up at Augusta National Golf Club ahead of The Masters . The 39-year-old is returning from a self-imposed break from golf to recover from injuries and a dip in form . Woods was given a warm welcome by the crowd and stopped to sign several autographs at Augusta . Woods has not won a major since the 2008 US Open and the last of his four Masters wins was a decade ago, with the 39-year-old only confirming on Friday that he would compete at Augusta. However, after showing no sign of the chipping 'yips' which blighted his performance in Phoenix on the range, Woods produced some vintage shots as he completed the front nine alongside long-time friend Mark O'Meara before playing the 10th and 18th alone. 'I felt good. It was nice to get out here,' said Woods, who was two under after four holes despite a wayward drive on the first and three-putting the par-five second for a par. 'Chipping is fine. I wanted to test out some wedges out here. That was why I was chipping a little bit more. It came down to a couple of different bounce settings because it's different from Florida. We figured the right one out. 'It's been a process. But I'm on the good side now. It's progression. I felt like I had to get my game into a spot where I could compete to win a golf tournament and it's finally there.' Woods has not won a major since the US Open in 2008 and will be looking to get back to his best . Woods stopped to chat to Europe's Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke (right) at Augusta on Monday . O'Meara, who won the Masters and Open in 1998, said: 'The thing about the kid is that you can never underestimate Tiger Woods. I'm a huge fan, a friend and I care about him. 'It was good to be out there with him. I saw some good signs. His pitching looks a lot better. 'There's a lot of pressure on him but there is no reason why he should not have a good week this week. 'There are not many people that have played the game of golf like he has. The game of golf is better because of Tiger Woods. 'He is in a good place and I think he is fired up about it. He will be nervous on Thursday but I think he will be fine. He hit a couple of shots that were a little off but a lot of quality shots.' Earlier in the day, US Open champion Martin Kaymer said he still felt Woods was 'the man,' but added: 'Who really knows what is going on in his head? Woods looked confident and managed to pull off some impressive drives in front of the crowd . Woods hits a chip shot on to the green during the practice session ahead of the Masters 2015 . Woods smiles during the practice round prior to the tee off of the 2015 Masters on Thursday . 'I hope he's happy. I hope he's fine. I hope he will play well this week. But what would bother me a lot is all the speculation. You don't have a choice; you will read about it somewhere. You will hear about it because you socialise with people. 'So mentally it must be quite exhausting and we know how important the mental part is in golf. It's difficult and some things I don't find very fair. You know, you should just let him be. Let him play golf, what he likes to do. 'Sometimes I look at it and find it quite sad how people treat the whole subject. It shouldn't be like this in my opinion. But that's how it is unfortunately. That is how a lot of people make their money and some athletes, they suffer because of that. 'Hopefully he's strong enough, he has people to talk to, and he finds a way to compete as good as he can. Because we all know when he's around, somehow it does make us play better, as well. 'I never experienced someone who played better than him. In my era, I never played with Seve (Ballesteros) and I never played with Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, those guys. So for me, what I have seen and what I have experienced, he's the man.'

Tiger Woods has made his first public appearance for 60 days . He had been on hiatus to recover from injury and a dip in form . Woods warmed up at the Augusta course ahead of the 2015 Masters . The 39-year-old was given a warm welcome back by the crowd .

Quiz question. Which player is the second-highest scorer in the country this season? Stand up and take a bow anyone who came up with Benik Afobe, who was one of Arsenal’s own before they loaned him to MK Dons and sold him to Wolves. Afobe is young, electric-paced and on 28 goals this season - one behind man-of-the-moment Harry Kane of Tottenham and England. Bakary Sako celebrates after scoring Wolves second goal in a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest on Good Friday . Sako doubled Wolves' advantage from the penalty spot after he was fouled by Forest's Henri Lansbury . Nottingham Forest (4-1-4-1): Darlow 6.5; Mancienne 6.5, Wilson 6, Lascelles 6.5, Lichaj 7; Gardner 6; Burke 7 (Walker, 76), Lansbury 5.5, Osborn 5 (Paterson, 57, 6), Antonio 5.5 (Blackstock, 83); Akpom 6 . Subs not used: Fox, Vaughan, Hobbs, Evtimov . Goal: Blackstock 90+4 . Booked: Gardner, Lascelles . Wolves (4-4-2): Ikeme 6.5; Iorfa 7, Baath 7, Stearman 7.5, Golbourne 7; Sako 7, Price 6.5, McDonald 6.5, Henry 7 (van la Parra, 66, 5); Afobe 8 (Doherty, 83), Dicko 7.5 (Edwards, 66, 5.5) Subs not used: Doyle, Ebanks-Landell, Hause, Kuszczak. Goals: Afobe 46, Sako 72 . Booked: Price . Ref: Andy D’Urso 6 . Man of the match: Afobe . If he keeps this up, Afobe might even be able to inspire Wolves all the way into the Premier League. What a bargain for £2million, too. Having scored 19 times for MK, the 22-year-old striker has nine goals in 15 appearances for Kenny Jackett’s Wanderers. He has a goalscoring knack, beautifully illustrated 30 seconds into the second half when he collected the ball round the centre circle and started running. Back-tracking Forest defenders held off and held off until, boom, Afobe took a pot-shot and Karl Darlow retrieved the ball which had just avoided his finger tips. Suddenly a tight, strangely underwhelming, match, had a breakthrough and Wolves duly capitalised on it as Bakary Sako doubled the lead from the penalty spot. They are building up a head of steam as the Skybet Championship enters the final weeks with one defeat in nine. Jackett has steered his team from the blind side with remarkable efficiency. A trip across to the East Midlands could have been a very tricky encounter considering Forest’s resurgence under Dougie Freeman. The news that owner Fawaz al Hasawi wants Freedman to stay beyond the summer hardly comes as a surprise. More importantly, from the supporters’ point of view, the manager is making all the right noises about triggering his year’s option too. The Freedman effect is tangible at the City Ground, even if this turned out to be the first real blip. Henri Lansbury has been back to something like his best after a forgettable first chunk of the season so this was a step back for him, too. If anything illustrates BP and AP – before and after Stuart Pearce – then it is Lansbury’s match stats. Before Pearce’s sacking Lansbury had 10 yellow cards and five goals to his name. Since then he has picked up one more booking and scored seven times. Admittedly he went into this Midlands derby on the back of a six-match goal drought and it was his clumsy challenge on Sako which had referee Andy D’Urso pointing to the spot. Wolves defender Dominic Iorfa (right) battles for the ball with Forest striker Chuba Akpom . Danny Batth (left) tackles Akpom during their Good Friday encounter at the City ground . Gary Gardner attempts a scissor kick as Forest look to breach the Wolves defence . A bad day at the office, then, for Forest. Maths and time is against them making the top six but beating Wolves would have had the double impact of keeping them in the chasing pack and denting the top-six hopes of Kenny Jackett’s team. Certainly the 27,000 bumper Good Friday crowd who braved the drizzle arrived in hope and expectation because Freedman’s other achievement since his arrival has been a transformation of home results. Five straight victories at the City Ground after a similar winless run had injected optimism. By the final whistle there were resigned expressions on faces again despite a 90th minute consolation from Dexter Blackstock. Yet it had started promisingly. Michail Antonio might have scored in the opening minutes although it would have been a fluke. The Forest attacker blocked Carl Ikeme’s clearance and the ball ballooned up and could have gone anywhere. Benik Afobe celebrates after putting Wolves 1-0 ahead at the City Ground on Good Friday . Afobe (centre) gave the visitors the lead with a right footed shot from outside the box . The Wolves striker (centre) is mobbed by his team-mates after putting them ahead in the second half . The home side also had their ‘A’ man and, like Afobe there is an Arsenal connection. Chuba Akpom was on the wanted list of many clubs in January but Forest managed to persuade the Gunners to loan him out to them. He was named from the start but struggled to impose himself. His best moment was a penalty claim when he went down under a challenge from Chris Burke but D’Urso was having none of it. Highlights for Forest included a long-range effort by Michael Mancienne which was pushed wide by Ikeme while Lansbury shot over the bar from the edge of the area. Wolves thought they had scored in the first half when Kevin Wilson’s slip let in Afobe. Darlow saved the shot and Eric Lichaj blocked the follow-up by Nouha Dicko. Next up for the Wanderers is Leeds at home on Easter Monday. Neil Redfearn was an interested spectator on Good Friday and he needs no telling it will be a toughie.

Benik Afobe fired Wolves ahead on 46 minutes with a low right-footed shot . Bakary Sako doubled the visitors lead from the penalty spot on 72 minutes . Dexter Blackstock scored a late consolation for the hosts in injury time . Win moves Wolves on to 68 points with six games remaining .

A city high-flyer who combined her stressful finance job with raising six children has advised her daughters to marry early and have children while they are young. Fund manager Nicola Horlick, 54, said she felt a noticeable difference in her body between her first child at age 25 and her last at 38. She revealed juggling child-rearing with boardroom duties meant she had to breastfeed in the office – even while carrying out job interviews. Nicola Horlick, 54, whoraised six children while working in the City, says women should have babies early . Her eldest daughter Georgina died from leukaemia in 1998 age 12. Mrs Horlick has children Alice, 26, Serena, 24, Rupert, 21, Antonia, 18, and Benjie, 15. She said: ‘I had my last child when I was 38 and I was 25 when I had Georgie and I noticed a major difference between the first and the last in terms of my body. ‘My advice to them [her daughters] is not to leave it too late to get married and to have children in their twenties if possible. It is better for you and better for the baby. ‘When I breastfed it was in the office and I have breastfed when I have been interviewing people for jobs. ‘I used to have a shawl and I would put it over the head of a baby and no one cared. But if you do it with your breast bare in public then it does affect some people and maybe older people. ‘I don’t think there is any point in doing that and babies don’t mind having a shawl over their head.’ She is disapproving of stay-at-home mothers because she believes the lifestyle will leave them twiddling their thumbs. ‘I don’t think women should be stay at home mums because if you are an ambitious and intelligent woman what are you going to do sitting at home whilst your child is at school?’ she said. A family photo shows Nicol Horlick, pictured with her children Georgina at 10, Alice at eight, Serena at six, Rupert at three and Antonia, aged seven months, with Nanny Joan Buckfield . ‘But I don’t think it’s particularly acceptable for mothers to do jobs that involve them working later into the night and all weekend. If you are doing that then what is the point of having a baby?’ The fund manager, who is married to second husband financial journalist Martin Baker after divorcing Tim Horlick in 2005, said she does not feel her hard work has negatively impacted her children. ‘I don’t actually feel that my children have suffered and I don’t carry any guilt. People often ask me “Do you feel guilty?” and the answer is no. Because my children are better off having a mother who feels fulfilled than a mother who feels unfulfilled,’ she said. Mrs Horlick is now campaigning for Just A Drop, which aims to reduce child mortality by delivering clean and safe drinking water. She revealed her daughter Georgina inspired her to fundraise for Africa before she died. Mrs Horlick explained: ‘When she was having her bone marrow transplant at Great Ormond Street Hospital it was during a time when there was one of those terrible famines in the Sudan. 'Georgie said the most incredible thing to me. She said: “Mummy why are they wasting money on my bone marrow transplant when I am probably going to die any way and they could be spending that money on food for those children. All they need is food and if they were given food they would live.” It was the most extraordinary thing to say and she was very insightful.’ ‘When Georgie died I knew that she would want me to try and do something about those children in Africa.’

Nicola Horlick, 54, raised six children while working in the City . She wants daughters Alice, 26, Serena, 24 and Antonia, 18, to go through motherhood earlier . Fund manager says she felt a noticeable difference in her body between her first child at age 25 and her last at 38 . Adds 'ambitious and intelligent' women shouldn't be stay-at-home mothers .

A super-fertile dental nurse is being hailed a hero after helping scores of childless couples try to conceive - by donating 50 eggs. Mother-of-two Kelly Parsons, from Morden, south west London, has already enabled two couples to have twins and another woman give birth to a boy, thanks to her willingness to go through the painful donation procedure. In the space of 11 months, the 35-year-old's eggs have become twin girls, twin boys and a baby boy. Kelly Parsons, 35, from London (pictured with daughters Emily, four, (left) and 11-year-old Charlotte (right) has donate 50 of her eggs to help childless couples conceive . Kelly said: 'Despite the pain, it was worth it to bring joy to families that would never be able to have kids naturally. 'To have the urge to have kids and not be able to have them must be heartbreaking. I'm only a little part of making these babies. 'I am sure the parents will probably curse me in the middle of the night when they have to do bottle feeds.' Kelly and her train dispatcher husband Dean, 41, had a daughter, Charlotte, now 11, in 2003. After eight years of trying and three heartbreaking miscarriages, Kelly gave birth to daughter Emily in January 2011. Kelly then decided to start donating her eggs to other childless couples, in a bid to help as many families share the joys of children. Kelly and her husband Dean, 41, (second right) struggled for eight years to conceive Emily, with Kelly suffering three heartbreaking miscarriages . She said: 'I wanted the eggs to go to a husband and wife so that the kids would be raised in a similar environment to our family - after all, these eggs could have been my children. 'Dean wasn't totally on board but because I have supported him through so many crazy things, he knew it was my turn. 'You can only donate your eggs until you are 35, and because I was 33 at the time I felt like the clock was ticking.' Kelly injected herself twice a day with drugs to stop her period and stimulate her ovaries, and after a few months she will have stored up enough for them to be harvested. She said: 'After the first time I donated eggs I was knackered but so happy I'd done it. Kelly injected herself twice a day with drugs to stop her period and stimulate her ovaries . In all, the nurse has donated eggs three times, leading to three successful pregnancies - twin boys, twin girls, and a baby boy . 'A week later I got a call to say five of them had been fertilised and two had been implanted into the mum-to-be. 'They'd also frozen the others so they could have more kids in the future. 'From then on I was on tenterhooks, hoping her body would accept the embryos. 'Although I knew nothing about the couple, I really felt a connection to them.' In all, Kelly has donated eggs three times, leading to three successful pregnancies. Also, a number of her eggs have been frozen for future use. Controversially, Kelly has told her 11-year-old daughter that she has brothers and sisters. Controversially she has told her daughter Charlotte that she has brothers and sisters out there - and she has elected for her egg donor kids to be able to contact her daughters when they turn 18 . She also chose for the kids to be able to contact her daughters when they turn 18 - as she wants her girls to know their half siblings. She added: 'I would love to see if they look like me and am curious to meet them when they grow up. 'Charlotte is so excited by the thought she might get to meet her brothers and sisters one day. 'She even wants to donate her eggs because she thinks what I've done is amazing. 'The people that I've helped have babies have been through the menopause or cancer meaning they could never conceive naturally. Imagine having that urge to become a mother but not being able to have a baby, it must be devastating. 'Life can be so cruel and I'm just thrilled I could bring happiness to other women.'

Kelly Parsons injected herself twice a day with drugs for painful process . Her eggs have created five kids so far - twin girls, twin boys and a baby boy . 35-year-old also frozen a number of her eggs for future use . Mother-of-two has told her daughters they have brothers and sisters .

(CNN)Doing weird stuff to your body in the name of beauty isn't anything new. Humans have been changing the shape of our skulls, inking ourselves up and sticking things through various protuberances since before we figured out how to write. But now we have Twitter and Facebook and hashtags, so these things seem to sweep around the world faster than a quick trip to the piercing joint. And somehow, many trends these days seem to somehow involve a member of the Kardashian clan. The latest: Lip plumping. By sucking on a jar. To look like Kylie Jenner. Seriously. It even has a hashtag: #KylieJennerChallenge . Don't worry, we said, "What the ... ?" too. But, we are, after all, in the business of providing you, dear reader, with information about the news, events and trends that surround you. So please read on to learn more about this and other "beauty" trends inspired by the Kardashians: . Used to be, YouTube would teach the kiddos how to put on eyeliner or style their hair like a favorite star. That's so old-school. Now, the nets say you should stick your lips in a shot glass, suck all the air out and then pull it off to reveal your all-new plump kisser, just like Kylie Jenner. Except, well, see for yourself. The hashtag #KylieJennerChallenge has been trending on Twitter in recent days, with posters showing off the often disturbing results of their efforts. "Made my chin look like a hickey a week ago and I'll say iv never felt so dumb," Twitter user emmaburkie posted Monday. Plenty of folks shared the sentiment. Many were people who'd tried it. Others were just shaking their heads. Surgeon Dr. Dendy Engelman told Seventeen that the trend is dangerous. "Not only can significant pain, swelling, and bruising result from these suction techniques, but there is potential risk for scarring and permanent disfigurement with repeated attempts," Engelman said. Jenner has tweeted her disapproval of the lip-plumping trend she inspired. It's a trend that predates the Kardashians, but they certainly gave us a lot of it: the sideboob, the flash of breast from the side of a dress, shirt or just about anything else that can be draped on a woman's body. According to Google, the arbiter of all things, search interest in sideboob has fallen off since its 2012 peak, when Huffington Post dutifully reported "another day, another sideboob" shot from Kim Kardashian. How about something newer? Surely you've heard of the "belfie"? A term reportedly coined by Kim Kardashian herself, this charming practice -- a butt selfie -- involves posting self-photography of one's posterior, thusly: . The trend took off last year, with a deluge of broadcast butts and not a little derision, but may have reached its peak with the apparently real belfie stick -- a device for taking "perfect belfies simply and quickly." Butt never fear, Kylie Jenner is here to keep the trend going, with a belfie taken just this month liked by 1.4 million people: . Here's a fact for you: In 2014, the number of women undergoing "buttock augmentation" rose by a mountainous 86%, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Reports. Why? Kim Kardashian, of course, say the doctors. "While a rounder, more curvaceous derriere has been in vogue for a number of years, celebrities like (Nicki) Minaj and Kim Kardashian have brought the attention to the rear to an all-time high influencing more women to undergo buttock augmentation to achieve the hourglass look," Dr. Constantino Mendieta said in an ASAPS statement. And he should know. He bills himself a "butt augmentation specialist." Back in the day, folks who wanted to look like Rachel from "Friends" got her haircut. Now, they get surgery. Well, some of them. Meet Jordan James Parke, who made news this year with an interview with Britain's The Sun newspaper in which he reportedly said he spent $150,000 to look like, you guessed it, Kim Kardashian. He later told US Magazine he doesn't want to look exactly like Kim. But he'd die for her butt. "I'd like to get a bum as big as hers, but I won't get implants," the magazine quoted him as saying. "I've been looking at body contour -- I want to get lipo on my stomach and back and then they put the fat back into your bum."

From belfies to butt implants, the Kardashian clan has inspired many a trend . The latest: Kylie Jenner's pouty lips spark the #KylieJennerChallenge .

A coroner has slammed the ease with which illegal drugs can be ordered over the 'dark web' after two student brothers died consuming ecstasy they had bought online. Astrophysics undergraduate Torin Lakeman, 19, died alongside his brother Jacques, 20, in a pub in Manchester after consuming six times the lethal dose of MDMA after ordering the drug via the web. At Bolton Coroner's Court today, Alan Walsh said he would be contacting Home Secretary Theresa May over the deaths, adding that it was unacceptable that 'intellectual people are able to access drugs in this way.' Torin Lakeman, 19 (left), and brother Jacques, 20 (right), died in a pub in Manchester after consuming ecstasy they had bough from an anonymous dealer via the 'dark web' The brothers were found dead in a room above this pub after going to watch Manchester United play a game against Hull at Old Trafford in December last year . The brothers, both from the Isle of Man, were found in a hotel room above The Grapes Pub in Bolton on 1st December last year after travelling to watch Manchester United play at Old Trafford. The court was told that Torin, a student of Physics and Planetary studies at Aberystwyth University, had bought MDMA from website Agora from an anonymous seller with the 'handle' Stone Island. Torin's housemate Ethan Bradley said he bought the drugs to 'have a good weekend', and that he would use the drug recreationally, but was not addicted to it. Coroner Alan Walsh today said he was concerned at the ease with which the boys bought the lethal drugs, adding he would be writing to the Home Secretary . Jacques was living in Chingford, London, at the time with his grandmother while training to be a chef, so travelled to meet Torin in Manchester, where the pair booked into the pub for the weekend. The hearing was told that both brothers had taken the drug on separate occasions. The pair watched as Manchester United won their match against Hull 3-0, and father Raymond Lakeman said he was overjoyed that the boys were spending time together. He said: 'They were brothers so they had fallings out but on the whole they got on as best friends. 'They wanted to go and watch Manchester United play Hull City. I booked the tickets and sent them over with two football shirts for them. 'It was the first time they had ever done anything together like this. They didn't know anybody in Manchester. They were looking forward to seeing each other. 'My wife and I were happier than we had been for weeks and months and years.' Landlord William Pilkington later saw them in the bar and when asked whether they appeared to be drunk, he said they were 'on something else'. Detective Inspector Joanne Clawson from Greater Manchester Police said CCTV from a local shop caught them buying two bottles of WKD and a packet of chewing gum which they took back to their hotel. The alcohol was never consumed. Torin was the last to be seen when he came down from their room at around 9.30pm to ask for the pub's WIFI password. Both of the boys' bodies were found on Monday morning, when pub worker Michael Lawrence went to clean the room they had been staying in. Bolton Coroner's Court was told that Jacques, along with his brother Torin, had both consumed the drug before on separate occasions (pictured, Jacques alongside an unknown friend) The court heard that Torin (pictured left, with a friend) bought the drugs via website Agora which cannot be accessed through regular websites, before travelling to Manchester to meet his brother . Mr Lawrence told the inquest: 'I went into room five and saw one of the males on the floor in the room. At that stage I didn't see the other one. 'My colleague went into the room and found the body of the other male in this was on the far side of the bed that would have been hidden from view. Ray Lakeman, the boys' father, said he was overjoyed that the boys were spending time together, and even bought shirts for the pair . 'I was asked to check by police whether there was any evidence of tablets or drugs or anything untoward and I didn't see anything.' A post mortem on Jacques body found he had 6.15mg of MDMA per litre of blood in his body - almost six times the 'lethal' amount of 1.7mg. He also had 229mg of alcohol in his blood - almost three times the drink drive limit. His brother Torin was found to have 7.08mg of ecstasy in his body, while his blood alcohol levels were lower at 87mg. Pathologist Dr Patrick Ward told the inquest: 'If a person is not used it on a regular basis the impact may be greater. In batches of any drug there are different levels of toxicity. 'They could have taken the same amount but the concentration could have been different. I would anticipate they took the same amounts each.' Recording a narrative verdict, Mr Walsh said: 'They had a great day which makes the tragedy of these deaths even harder to accept. 'There was concern as to the quality and quantity of ecstasy in terms of concentration and that may well have been a factor in terms of the ultimate impact. 'They were likely to be tablet form but when they were taken and where taken is unknown. MDMA is known as ecstasy and I accept there were sufficient quantities in the blood to cause death.' He added: ' I accept the drugs were obtained by use of the internet and the drugs delivered to him from an unknown source by use of the internet on the dark web. 'I am concerned about the ability of young people to obtain elicit substances using the internet. 'I am well aware that is a global problem and little can be done to avoid this supply line being used. The death of Jacques and Torin identify a great problem - the dark web. Recording a narrative verdict, Mr Walsh said the issue of the dark web concerned him 'as a father and a grandfather' (pictured, Torin Lakeman) 'The dark web identified an anonymous supplier and the supplier exists behind the veil - a confidential and sophisticated veil. 'In the case of Jacques and Torin I hear reference to Stone Island and reference to Agora. I believe these matter should be reported to the Home Secretary. 'Young people have a natural ability these days with regard interned who find it much easier to access these dark sites and have available to them supply of drugs by simply ordering on the internet and delivering to address. 'As a father and grandfather it is a frightening prospect.'

Torin Lakeman, 19, died in December last year with brother Jacques, 20 . Torin had bought ecstasy via dark web in order to 'have a good weekend' But pair took massive overdose and were found dead in pub in Manchester . Today coroner said he was 'frightened' by use of dark web to buy drugs .

Barcelona midfielder Xavi will have a significant contribution to make during the final months of the season as the Catalans attempt to repeat 2009's historic treble victory, according to manager Luis Enrique. The 35-year-old Barcelona star recently travelled to Qatar to discuss a possible switch to Al Sadd ahead of next season and has managed just five starts in 21 games during 2015. However, after Xavi assisted Jeremy Mathieu's winning goal against Celta Vigo on Sunday, Enrique believes the midfielder has a vital role to play. Barcelona manager Luis Enrique insists Xavi has a vital role to play in the club's hunt for the treble . Xavi congratulates Jeremy Mathieu after setting up the Frenchman's winner in the 1-0 over Celta Vigo . Midfielder Xavi has managed just five starts for Barcelona in 21 games since the turn of the year . Enrique talks at Tuesday's press conference ahead of Barcelona's La Liga clash with Almeria on Wednesday . 'Xavi is an important player for us in any month of the year,' said Enrique. 'He is the player that has played most games in a Barça shirt and will decide (his future). He knew it would be a special year for him and he has accepted it. He helps us both on and off the field.' With the treble still possible, the La Liga leaders face Alemria on Wednesday, play Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Copa del Rey and take on Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Barcelona star Xavi has managed just five starts since the turn of the year . The midfielder recently travelled to Qatar to discuss possible switch . Luis Enrique believes Xavi has vital role to play towards end of season .

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is convinced Louis van Gaal will bring the glory days back to Old Trafford. United head to Chelsea on Saturday in top form, having won six successive matches. Victory at Stamford Bridge would put United within five points of the Blues, but the fact that the leaders have one game in hand means they are big favourites to lift the Barclays Premier League trophy next month. Edwin van der Sar (right) is convinced Louis van Gaal (left) will bring the glory days to Manchester United . Van Gaal's United head to Chelsea on Saturday in top form, having won six successive matches . Van der Sar admits the title is probably beyond United's grasp this season, but when asked whether the Red Devils could challenge for the championship next year, the former goalkeeper said: 'With a little bit of luck, they could have done that this season but for Chelsea winning a lot of those games with late goals - but let's hope so. 'Believing in the philosophy of Louis, at the start of the new season, I think he can bring the club back to the place where it belongs.' United boss Van Gaal revealed this week that he started planning in January to make acquisitions in the summer transfer window. Van Gaal revealed this week that he started planning in January for players he wanted to bring in this summer . Van der Sar admits the title is probably beyond United's grasp but thinks they can win trophies, like he did . Mats Hummels, Nathaniel Clyne and Kevin Strootman - amongst others - are on the Dutchman's radar. Van der Sar, who won four titles at United, believes the club's revival will gather pace if a couple of new signings are added in the window. 'It's been a good turnaround for the club and, if they can hold on to that third place, it's a great position to then maybe strengthen in a couple of areas of the team,' Van der Sar told United's website. Van Gaal is looking to strengthen in the summer with United already linked to a number of top players .

Louis van Gaal has led Manchester United into a great run of form of late . After their surge up the table, United have their sights on next year's title . Edwin van der Sar says Van Gaal can win trophies after United's drought .

(CNN)Hip-hop star Nelly has been arrested on drug charges in Tennessee after a state trooper pulled over the private bus in which he was traveling, authorities said. The 40-year-old rapper from St. Louis, who shot to fame 15 years ago with the track "Country Grammar," has been charged with felony possession of drugs, simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security said. The state trooper stopped the bus carrying Nelly and five other people on Interstate 40 in Putnam County on Saturday because it wasn't displaying U.S. Department of Transportation and International Fuel Tax Association stickers, according to Tennessee authorities. The trooper was about to conduct an inspection of the bus, a Prevost motor coach, when he "noticed an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle," authorities said in a statement. Two troopers then searched the bus, finding "five colored crystal-type rocks that tested positive for methamphetamine, as well as a small amount of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia," the statement said. The search also turned up several handguns and 100 small Ziploc bags, which the statement said are commonly used for selling drugs. The guns included a gold-plated .50-caliber Desert Eagle pistol, a .45-caliber Taurus pistol and a .500 Smith & Wesson magnum. Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes, was taken to the Putnam County Jail along with another passenger. He later posted bond and left the jail, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said. CNN couldn't immediately reach Nelly's representatives for comment Saturday. CNN's Janet DiGiacomo contributed to this report.

State troopers say they found methamphetamine and marijuana on a bus carrying Nelly and five others . Nelly has been charged with felony possession of drugs .

Newcastle will be keen to avoid a third defeat on the spin when they take on rivals Sunderland in Sunday’s crunch derby after floundering in recent weeks without banned striker Papiss Cisse. It is Dick Advocaat’s side who are struggling at the foot of the Barclays Premier League table – sitting perilously one point above the bottom three - but Sportsmail can reveal that John Carver’s team would be two points ADRIFT of their foes in the relegation zone if it weren’t for Cisse’s goals. The Senegal forward is Newcastle’s top scorer this season with 11 goals, with 10 of those decisive in changing games in the Magpies’ favour. Papiss Cisse is Newcastle's top scorer this season with 11 goals - 10 of those were decisive . 20 September Hull (h) 2-2 (2 goals) 4 October Swansea (a) 2-2 (2 goals) 2 December Burnley (a) 1-1 (1 goal) 6 December Chelsea (h) 2-1 (2 goals) 26 December Man Utd (a) 1-3 (1 goal) 28 December Everton (h) 3-2 (1 goal) 11 February Crystal Palace (a) 1-1 (1 goal) 28 February Aston Villa (h) (1 goal) Since his double against Hull rescued a 2-2 draw in September, Cisse has earned Newcastle 11 points with his goalscoring heroics — almost single-handedly lifting them to mid-table. Take those goals away and the Premier League reads somewhat differently. Newcastle languish in 18th place on 24 points in the fantasy table behind Sunderland on 26. They would have scored just 22 times — the second fewest in the division behind Aston Villa — and won only six games. Six of Cisse’s strikes have been against sides in the bottom half and Burnley, Hull, Everton, and Villa would have leapfrogged a Newcastle side shorn of the striker. After his brace against Steve Bruce’s side, Cisse scored another double to clinch a 2-2 draw against Swansea two weeks later. His next goal was a second-half equaliser in a 1-1 with Burnley in December and, four days later, hit another two to seal a 2-1 victory over Chelsea. Later that month he netted in a 3-2 triumph over Everton while in February he scored against his former manager Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace in a 1-1 draw. Cisse also supplied the cutting edge to snatch a 1-0 victory against Villa. The Senegalese striker is currently serving a seven-game ban after clashing with Jonny Evans . 5 April Sunderland (a) 13 April Liverpool (a) 19 April Tottenham (h) 25 April Swansea (h) 2 May Leicester (a) His only goal which hasn’t had affected the outcome of a match was a late consolation penalty in a 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford on Boxing Day. Even when Cisse hasn’t found the net, however, he still has a beneficial impact. Newcastle have a points-to-games ratio of 1.37 when the striker plays but just 0.9 when he doesn’t. In reality, there is little cause for concern as Carver’s side currently sit 10 points clear of the drop zone. But after their trip to the Stadium of Light they will face top-four chasing Liverpool and Tottenham in the coming weeks. Newcastle will be hoping they aren’t looking over their shoulders when Cisse returns for their final three games of the campaign. Cisse nets against Burnley at Turf Moor, a goal that saw Newcastle earn a point in December .

Newcastle hope to avoid third defeat in a row when they face Sunderland . Papiss Cisse has scored 11 Premier League goals this season . 10 of those have been decisive, and the Magpies would be in the relegation zone behind Sunderland without his goals .

Scientists believe the first complex conversation between humans took place around 50,000 to 100,000 years ago. Much of it, they say, involved cavemen grunting, or hunter-gatherers mumbling and pointing, before learning to speak in a detailed way. But in a new study, one linguist argues that human language developed rapidly with people quickly using complex sentences that sound like our own. Scientists believe the first complex conversation between humans gradually took place around 50,000 to 100,000 years ago. Much of it, they believe, still involved cavemen grunting, or hunter-gatherers mumbling and pointing, before learning to speak in a detailed way . 'The hierarchical complexity found in present-day language is likely to have been present in human language since its emergence,' says Shigeru Miyagawa, Professor of Linguistics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Most scholars believe that humans first started using a 'proto-language', which was a primitive kind of communication with only a gradual development of words and syntax. But according to Professor Miyagawa, single words bear traces of syntax showing that they must be descended from an older, syntax-laden system, rather than from simple, primal utterances. 'Since we can find syntax within words, there is no reason to consider them as 'linguistic fossils' of a prior, presyntax stage,' he adds. In a new study, one linguist argues that human language likely developed rapidly with people quickly using complex sentences that sound like our own. Pictured is a reconstruction of of Rhodesian Men. Remains from this species have been dated between 300,000 and 125,000 years ago . Professor Miyagawa has a different theory about what created human language. He says humans combined an 'expressive' layer of language, as seen in birdsong, with a 'lexical' layer, as seen in monkeys who utter isolated sounds, such as alarm calls. The 'integration hypothesis' suggests that whatever first caused them, these layers of language blended rapidly. In his paper, Professor Miyagawa writes that a single word today can be 'internally complex, often as complex as an entire phrase,' making it less likely that words we use today are descended from a presyntax mode of speech. 'Nationalisation' for example starts with 'nation,' a noun; adds '-al' to create an adjective; adds '-is(a)' to form a verb; and ends with '-tion,' to form another noun, albeit with a new meaning. 'Hierarchical structure is present not only in single words, but also in compounds, which, contrary to the claims of some, are not the structureless fossilised form of a prior stage,' he says. The researchers arrived at their conclusions by conducting a series of experiments in teaching students the art of 'Oldowan stone-knapping' The very first rudimentary communcation between our ancestors took place much earlier, say one group of scientists. Earlier this year, researchers argued that cavemen initially began communicating 2.5 to 1.8 million years ago - and they were talking about DIY. The international study found stone tool-making drove the evolution of language among our human ancestors in the African savannah. It suggests communication among our earliest ancestors may have been more complex than previously thought, and that tool-making helped drive evolution. The researchers, who included scientists at the University of Liverpool and St Andrews, arrived at their conclusions by conducting a series of experiments in teaching students the art of 'Oldowan stone-knapping'. This is when butchering 'flakes' are created by hammering a hard rock against certain volcanic or glassy rocks, like basalt or flint. Oldowan stone-knapping dates back to the Lower Paleolithic period in eastern Africa, and remained largely unchanged for 700,000 years until more sophisticated Acheulean hand-axes and cleavers were developed. In testing five different ways to convey Oldowan stone-knapping skills to more than 180 college students, the researchers found that the demonstration that used spoken communication – versus imitation, non-verbal presentations or gestures – yielded the highest volume and quality of flakes. The same analysis applies to words in Romance languages that have been described elsewhere as remnants of formless proto-languages. In Italian, 'porta asciuga-mani' - literally 'carry dry-hands,' but today colloquially meaning 'towel holder' - is one such case, where a compound derived from old words has a clear internal structure. Researchers think the integration hypothesis could generate a productive set of research questions. Andrea Moro, a professor of linguistics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Pavia, Italy, who edited the paper, calls it a 'very interesting' critique of the idea that human language developed gradually. However, Professor Moro suggests there is an 'intuitive difference' between cases where words assemble to form either a compound word or a sentence. He believes it is possible that studies of the concept of 'symmetry-breaking,' a potentially distinctive part of sentence formation, 'may offer new empirical data to test the hypothesis and shed light on the birth of human language.'

Complex human conversation began around 50,000 to 100,000 years ago . Professor Shigeru Miyagawa notes single words bear traces of syntax . He says this shows the words came from an older, syntax-laden system . He believes humans combined an 'expressive' layer of language, as seen in birdsong, with a 'lexical' layer, as seen in monkeys .

We have all been there. Wanting to get online but just out of wifi coverage. However in central China, Mother Nature recently appeared to lend a helping hand by giving locals what could be the world's largest 'Wi-Fi cloud'. A cloud formation resembling the Wi-Fi symbol appeared recently in the sky of Xiangtan city in Hunan Province, the People's Daily Online reports. God's router? A cloud formation resembling the Wi-Fi symbol appeared in central China last week . The global Wi-Fi symbol has one dot and three curved lines radiating from it . Shi Chao, a student at the Hunan University of Science and Technology, saw the cloud - which appeared to perfectly mimick the global symbol for wifi - on his way from to the library around 7pm last Friday. Later the Weibo account of Hunan University put out jokes using the photo with lines such as 'Technology University now has a giant Wifi Cloud. Have our students got online yet? I won't tell you the password XXXXXXXXXX!' Chinese internet users have since shared and commented on Shi's photo thousands of times on Chinese social media. Yi Qie posted: 'With a logo that big the coverage must be incredible!' GoodFate said the password must be 'moguiyun' (Mandarin for Devil's Cloud) while lanting_spring added 'That's God's router!' God's spaceship? A lenticular cloud in the shape of a UFO seen in the sky above Jilin province in 2012 . God's highway? The unusual astronomical phenomena appeared above Hainan province in 2013 . A cloud formation that drew similarities to an Aussie Digger wearing a slouch hat was spotted in Australia last week . Residents in Washington State and British Columbia however were left perplexed after witnessing strange hole-punch clouds in February. China has seen in the past UFO-shaped clouds in the most northern province, Jilin, and mysterious 'highway' clouds in southernmost province, Hainan.

Cloud appeared in central China's Hunan province last Friday . A university student snapped the moment on his way to the library . Picture has sparked tongue-in-cheek debate on Mother Nature's password .

(CNN)"A long, long, time ago..." Those five words, when uttered or sung, makes baby boomers immediately think of Don McLean's pop masterpiece "American Pie." It's hard to believe that his phenomenal 8½ minute allegory, which millions of Americans know by heart, is 44 years old. All sorts of historical cross-currents play off each other in this timeless song, brilliantly gilded with the unforgettable chorus, which starts as "Bye, Bye, Miss American Pie." There is no real way to categorize McLean's "American Pie" for its hybrid of modern poetry and folk ballad, beer-hall chant and high-art rock. On Tuesday, Christie's sold the 16-page handwritten manuscript of the song's lyrics for $1.2 million to an unnamed buyer. McLean was a paperboy when, on February 3, 1959, he saw that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson had been tragically killed in an airplane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa. "The next day I went to school in shock and guess what?" McLean recalled. "Nobody cared. Rock 'n' roll in those days was sort of like hula hoops and Buddy hadn't had a big hit on the charts since '57." By cathartically writing "American Pie," McLean has guaranteed that the memory of those great musicians lives forever. Having recorded his first album, "Tapestry," in 1969, in Berkeley, California, during the student riots, McLean, a native New Yorker, became a kind of weather vane for what he called the "generation lost in space." When his cultural anthem "American Pie" was released in November 1971, it replaced Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A Changin" as the Peoples Almanac of the new decade. It's important to think of "American Pie" as one would of Henry Longfellow's "Evangeline" or Johnny Mercer's "Moon River" -- an essential Americana poem emanating wistful recollection, blues valentine, and youthful protest rolled into one. There is magic brewing in the music and words of "American Pie," for McLean's lyrics and melody frame a cosmic dream, like those Jack Kerouac tried to conjure in his poetry-infused novel "On the Road." Don McLean: Buddy Holly, rest in peace . Influenced by Pete Seeger and the Weavers, McLean proudly wore the mantle of troubadour in the early 1970s, when "American Pie" topped the Billboard charts, and has never shed the cape. Wandering far and wide, singing "American Pie" at windblown dance halls in Wyoming and cloistered colleges in New England, at huge amphitheaters in California and little coffee houses in the Hudson River Valley, McLean has performed his global anthem thousands of times. Yet the encore number never loses its transfixing allure. When McLean prods audiences by rhapsodizing "and they were singing" everybody spontaneously joins in with the "Bye, Bye" chorus. Watching McLean deliver his most notable song in concert is to take part in a collective Happening. What makes "American Pie" so unusual is that it isn't a relic from the counterculture but a talisman, which, like a sacred river, keeps bringing joy to listeners everywhere. When "American Pie" suddenly is played on a jukebox or radio it's almost impossible not to sing along. Like "Danny Boy" or "Streets of Laredo" or "Shenandoah," it's eternal. With illusions to football fields and rock 'n' roll, river levees and nursery rhymes, the song cascades along like a boat going down Niagara Falls or a roller coaster that jumps tracks but floats instead of crashes. After all these years, "American Pie" still makes me feel empowered and yet filled with a sense of loss. The song is alive and joyful, yet fretful about a world gone wrong. It is a song that will never die. A reverie for the ages. There is a jump to the chorus, which forces the mind to relive the '50s, '60s and '70s, to troll through the back pages of our lives while, like a traditional Irish folksong, it reminds us of fate. While McLean, the muse, has rightfully not tried to interpret "American Pie," it's fair to surmise that "the king" is Elvis Presley, "Helter Skelter" refers to the Charles Manson murders, the "jester on the sidelines in a cast" is Bob Dylan, and "Jack Flash" the Rolling Stones. But who knows? The lyric remains a puzzle open to thousands of spirited interpretations. As a literary artifact of the early 1970s, there isn't anything to compare to "American Pie." Normally, I don't like rankings of literature or songs or even presidents, for that matter. But the fact that the Recording Industry of America and the National Endowment of the Arts chose "American Pie" as the fifth greatest song of the 20th century speaks to the composition's importance as an enduring piece of pop art. The other four were "Over the Rainbow" (by Harold Arlen and E.Y "Yip" Harburg), "White Christmas "(by Irving Berlin), "This Land is Your Land" (by Woody Guthrie) and "Respect" (by Otis Redding). That is fine company. Quite simply, "American Pie" is one of the greatest songs ever written. And Tuesday the original lyrics found a new home.

Manuscript of "American Pie" lyrics is sold to unnamed buyer for $1.2 million . Douglas Brinkley: The song, a talisman for its age, brings joy to people 44 years later .

Angela spent many years wearing high heel shoes . Four years ago, a shopping trip was torture for Angela Kelly, 67. Though still a super-fit events organiser, the former over-50s All England badminton mixed doubles champion was reduced to hobbling at a snail's pace, hanging onto her trolley for support. It may sound as though Angela was struggling with a debilitating disease or catastrophic accident. In fact, she was suffering from the painful legacy of a lifetime wearing high heels. Her story is a cautionary tale for those of us who blithely slip our feet into shoes several inches high on a daily basis. Most women are well aware that wearing high heels for any length of time can result in sore feet, pinched toes and tight calf muscles. But a worrying new study by researchers in the U.S. suggests high heels can also put dangerous pressure on knee joints, wearing away cartilage - the body's built-in shock absorber - and increasing the risk of osteoarthritis. Some women need invasive knee replacement surgery. In the study carried out by Stanford University's biomotion team, the knees of healthy women were scanned as they walked at normal pace in flat shoes, 1½ in heels and 3½ in heels. They found that in high heels, women's knees are held in such an awkward, bent position that their joints looked and performed like aged or damaged joints - increasing the risk of osteoarthritis. Physiotherapist and osteopath Tim Allardyce isn't surprised: patients with postural problems caused or exacerbated by heels are common at his Croydon clinic. 'Because of the odd angle at which the feet are held in high-heeled shoes, it increases the downward pressure on the knees by 25 per cent, placing significant stress on the kneecaps, even when you're standing still,' he says. At 5ft 3in, Angela had always loved the extra height afforded by her favourite heels. 'I wore vertiginous stilettos and towering platforms every day of my teens and 20s,' she says. 'And after that, a 3 in heel or more, whenever I wanted to look smart.' Even the first twinge of arthritis, which began in her right knee in her early 30s, couldn't persuade her to kick her heel habit - instead, she gritted her teeth and controlled the pain with anti- inflammatories, until it suddenly worsened four years ago. She had almost no cartilage left in her knee and needed to have a titanium knee replacement . 'I was struggling to get out of bed or in and out of the car,' she says. 'I sometimes had to use crutches to get about and would have to lean heavily on a trolley to get around the supermarket. 'All my lovely high-heeled shoes had to be banished and I started living in trainers. 'My husband Rob and my friends were all very sweet, telling me I looked great in my frumpy, flat shoes and encouraging me to get my knee sorted out - but I felt really down about it. 'If I walked any distance or tried to play badminton, my knee would swell horribly and I'd have to apply ice packs to control the pain. 'Tests showed that I had almost no cartilage left in my knee and it became obvious that I needed to have a titanium knee replacement, which involved major surgery and a lengthy recovery period.' Luckily, Angela's knee surgery at the Royal Bolton Hospital in 2011 was a success. After following the advice of her doctor and physiotherapist to swear off heels altogether, to avoid damaging her new, artificial knee, she is fitter than ever. She has lost 1½ st, is playing badminton several times a week and goes to the gym regularly. 'I miss my heels and envy friends who can still wear them,' she says. The average woman spends £136.52 on five new pairs of shoes a year . The knee op wasn't her only surgery. 'I had to have a bunion surgically removed from my left foot last year, too, which was caused - or certainly worsened - by years of wearing tight, pointy stilettos. 'I probably would have paid more attention to the fit of my shoes, rather than how fashionable they looked, if I'd known they would force me to go under the knife twice.' Vanity is the obvious reason why Angela is far from the only woman willing to suffer for fashion - there's no question that legs look longer and more elegant in beautiful heels. In a recent survey of 1,200 women, 93 per cent said they felt sexier and more feminine when they wore heels, 88 per cent said they considered themselves more stylish and 77 per cent said their heels made them feel slimmer. With statistics like those, it's no surprise that many women seem to take a dangerously 'no pain, no gain' approach to their footwear, however dire the warnings. Retired teacher Susan Owens, 61, has also suffered life-changing knee problems from wearing heels since she was a teenager. 'My husband and I go on a lot of cruises, and recently took up ballroom dancing, which call for lots of dressing up and wearing high-heels for hours on end,' she says. But unbearable knee pain that began in 2010, when she was 55, threatened to curtail her leisure activities altogether. Susan Owens has also suffered life-changing knee problems from wearing heels . 'At first, I just put the pain down to ageing and tried to soldier on, but as time went on, over-the-counter painkillers stopped working and the niggling, arthritic pains were keeping me awake at night,' she says. 'Six months after they started, I went to see my doctor and was given steroid injections in my knee. They really helped in the short term, but I still found I couldn't wear heels when we went out or on holiday - it was just too painful. 'I was still teaching young children at the time, but I struggled to kneel down beside them in the classroom. I couldn't drive and as I stopped being so active, I started to pile on weight and suddenly felt old, despondent and frumpy.' Susan had to undergo arthroscopies - keyhole surgery to remove damaged cartilage - on both knees before a right knee replacement by orthopaedic surgeon Shivanand Geeranavar at BMI Edgbaston Hospital improved things. 'Within six weeks of having my knee replaced I was driving again and went on holiday to Italy. 'Within nine weeks, I could ride my bike and go back to ballroom dancing. I still wear heels occasionally - mainly when I'm dancing - but the heels are lower than they used to be.' Of course, arthritis and bunions are not the only problems that can be caused by high heels - squeezing feet into too-tight points can lead to misshapen hammer toes, and regular wearers of 3 in heels may suffer from tendonitis, where the Achilles tendon shrinks and tightens painfully. Tim Allardyce says wearing high heels regularly can also be at the root of a raft of excruciatingly painful back, hip and even neck problems. 'Standing and walking on the balls of your feet throws the skeleton out of its usual, healthy alignment, which means muscles and joints throughout the body have to compensate to maintain its centre of gravity and keep the body upright,' he says. Despite being otherwise fit and healthy, former BBC television sports presenter Sally Jones, 60, blames her fondness for heels for the excruciatingly painful lower back problems that plagued her 40s and 50s. At times, the pain was so bad she was unable to drive and was forced to use a stick. 'High heels have always been considered part of a female TV presenter's uniform,' she says. 'Not that I complained - high shoes have always be my preferred choice of footwear when I've got to look smart. The shame is that I can't really wear them any more.' Though her back problems had been triggered by squash and tennis injuries in her 30s, Sally was advised by an orthopaedic consultant and osteopath that her penchant for heels was exacerbating her problems. 'I was told to stick to flats or shoes with a very low heel and to spend as much time barefoot as possible to help correct my posture, which had been thrown out of alignment by wearing heels day in and day out,' she says. Standing and walking on the balls of your feet throws the skeleton out of its usual, healthy alignment . 'I was also given exercises to follow to strengthen my abdominals and back muscles, and help correct the poor postural habits I had developed, which were putting strain on my lower back. 'For the past 15 years, I've had to stick to flat footwear and keep up the exercises to keep my back pain at bay. 'I still take heels with me to slip on for TV appearances, but the twinges in my back start if I have to stand in them for more than an hour.' For high-heel lovers not yet suffering painful problems, podiatrist Michael Ratcliffe advises picking shoes carefully. 'If you are after height, wear a comfy platform or a shoe with a heavy block heel -which will give you support - rather than a flimsy stiletto with a thin sole,' he says. And Tim Allardyce says: 'Take a break. If you're wearing a pair of heels over 2 in high, limit the time spent wearing them to two hours maximum. 'After two hours, sit down, take the heels off and walk around barefoot if possible for 30 minutes to allow time for your feet and knees to recover.' Interestingly, consultant knee surgeon Marcus Green, at the BMI Priory Hospital in Birmingham, has even more hope for those who can't bear to part with their favourite footwear - he is not convinced the link between high heels and arthritis in the knees has been proved. 'There's no doubt that high heels change the forces on the knee joint, but none of the long-term studies I've seen suggest they go on to cause serious knee problems,' he says. 'Yes, there is a definite link to issues such as Angela's bunions and Sally's postural problems. 'But when it comes to knees, keeping your weight down and exercising regularly to keep the supportive muscles around the knees fit and strong are, in my opinion, by far the most important steps you can take to prevent or slow down arthritis in the knees.'

Angela Kelly suffered the painful legacy of a lifetime wearing high heels . She had arthritis in her early 30s but wouldn't kick her heel habit . Four years ago, at 63, she had have a titanium knee replacement .

(CNN)Four workers died in a massive oil rig fire that raged for hours off the coast of Mexico Wednesday. Mexican state oil company Pemex said 45 workers were injured in the blaze, which began early Wednesday morning. Two of them are in serious condition, the company said. Authorities evacuated about 300 people from the Abkatun Permanente platform after the fire started, Pemex said. At least 10 boats worked to battle the blaze for hours. The fire had been extinguished by Wednesday night, Pemex said in a Twitter post. The company denied rumors that the platform had collapsed and said there was no oil spill as a result of the fire. The state oil company hasn't said what caused the fire on the platform, which is located in the Gulf of Mexico's Campeche Sound. The fire began in the platform's dehydration and pumping area, Pemex said. CNN's Mayra Cuevas contributed to this report.

The fire on a platform in the Gulf of Mexico has been extinguished, Pemex says . 45 workers were injured in the blaze, according to the state oil company . Four workers were killed in the oil rig fire, which started early Wednesday .

The Missouri National Guard referred to Ferguson protesters as 'enemy forces' during demonstrations last year, according to a new report. Activists in the Missouri suburb, protesting over the fatal shooting of unarmed black teen Michael Brown by a white cop, were also known as 'adversaries', according to internal briefings seen by CNN this week. The National Guard was first activated in Ferguson in August after Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency when riots and looting broke out amid peaceful demonstrations over police brutality. National Guard soldiers secure the police command center in Ferguson, Missouri, on November 27 last year. An internal report has revealed that the heavily-militarized guard referred to protesters as 'enemy forces' The guard were activated again in November ahead of the November 24 decision by a St Louis grand jury who decided not to indict the officer, Darren Wilson, who shot Brown. Many in the community accused the National Guard of making an already tense situation worse. Guardsmen were seen rolling through the streets of the suburb in tanks wearing combat gear and carrying assault rifles. Missouri National Guard described some on the streets as 'enemy forces' including the KKK, the RgB Black Rebels and the New Black Panther Party -  but also the 'general protesters'. According to CNN, National Guard supervisors were worried about how they were being viewed by the public and asked guardsmen to tone down the heavily militarized language. Officers were told by superiors to change references to 'enemy' to 'criminal elements' instead. Daily Mail Online was awaiting a response from the Missouri National Guard on Friday. Brown's shooting stirred long-simmering racial tensions in the St. Louis suburb, where two-thirds of the residents are black but the police force is almost entirely white. Rioting and looting a day after the shooting led police to respond to subsequent protests with a heavily-armored presence that was widely criticized for continuing to escalate tensions. At times, protesters lobbed rocks and Molotov cocktails at police, who fired tear gas, smoke canisters and rubber bullets in an attempt to disperse crowds. At the time of the Guard's deployment in November, St Louis Mayor Francis Slay said he supported Nixon's decision to activate the Guard. 'The way we view this, the Guard is not going to be confronting the protesters and will not be on (the) front line interacting directly with demonstrators,' Slay said. Protesters flip over a Ferguson police car on November 25, 2014. Missouri's governor ordered hundreds more National Guard troops to the St Louis suburb following the grand jury's decision not to indict white cop Darren Wilson over the shooting of unarmed black teen Michael Brown .

Activists in the Missouri suburb, protesting over the shooting death of unarmed black teen Michael Brown, were also known as 'adversaries' The National Guard was first activated in Ferguson in August after Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency when riots broke out .

It is a remarkable, eye-popping portrait of Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. Entitled 'Naughty Nicola', the painting depicts her as a dominatrix in a short red dress, black suspenders on display and whip in hand. But instead of being offended, Ms Sturgeon is 'tickled' by the image, so much so it is believed to grace the wall of her suburban Glasgow home after she was given it as a birthday gift by her husband, Peter Murrell. He is the man credited with transforming the nationalist leader from surly apparatchik to national stateswoman – on the brink of holding the balance of power. Eye-popping: The painting allegedly hanging in the home of SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon shows her as a dominatrix (pictured) Couple: The image is said to grace the wall of Sturgeon's (left) suburban Glasgow home after she was given it as a birthday gift by her husband, Peter Murrell (right) Softly spoken, bespectacled and almost unknown outside the Scottish political village, he can walk the busiest streets in Scotland without being recognised. SNP colleagues reveal that within the party, Murrell is affectionately nicknamed Penfold, after Danger Mouse's loyal hamster sidekick in the 1980s cartoon series. Meek, myopic and chubby, Penfold dutifully shouts 'Coming chief', whenever his superior summons him in the cartoons. Some say the similarity extends further. Sturgeon doesn't drive and her husband frequently acts as chauffeur. He also carries out the lion's share of the domestic chores. When Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid remarked on the immaculate condition of the couple's detached house last month, Sturgeon, 44, said: 'That's because I had my husband up most of last night cleaning.' Scotland's most powerful politician also leaves the cooking to her spouse, stating: 'I don't cook. I have had lots of disasters and now I prefer not to try, but Peter is a good cook and enjoys it.' However, anyone assuming that Murrell's only role is that of dutiful house-husband would be sorely mistaken. As chief executive of the SNP, he has transformed its fortunes, creating a formidable electoral machine. Transition: Murrell (right) is the man credited with transforming the nationalist leader (left) from surly apparatchik to national stateswoman – on the brink of holding the balance of power . Portrait: Instead of being offended, Ms Sturgeon (pictured) is 'tickled' by the image depicting her as a dominatrix . In 2001, when he took on the role, the party had a paltry 6,000 members; today the SNP is the third-biggest party in the UK, with a membership of 110,000. Murrell, who earns about £120,000 a year, and his wife first met when Ms Sturgeon – an 18-year-old firebrand Left-winger – attended an SNP gathering which he helped to organise. They were married in 2010 with a wedding cake created by the Scottish confectionery dynasty Tunnock's. So was Glasgow-based French artist Laetitia Guilbaud making her own comment on the Sturgeon-Murrell relationship when she dreamt up Naughty Nicola in 2009? 'No, not at all,' Ms Guilbaud, 35 told The Mail on Sunday. 'At the time she was very prominent, but I knew nothing about her partner. 'Her image was quite mousey and she often wore a red suit, so I just wanted to explore her sexy side.' Mr Murrell certainly liked what he saw and snapped up the work for £1,500. He said: 'Nicola was tickled by the depiction.' Perhaps he was following orders from the Chief Whip.

It depicts Sturgeon as a dominatrix in a short red dress with a whip in hand . Her husband Peter Murrell gave SNP leader the painting as a birthday gift . He is credited with 'transforming' her into the national stateswoman she is . Murrell is nicknamed Penfold after Danger Mouse's loyal hamster sidekick .

The family of a Bristol woman killed on holiday in France by a parasite-ridden historic tree has been paid £86,000 in compensation. Carolyn Thorpe, 62, was enjoying a cup of coffee outside a cafe in Hiers-Brouage, a seaside town in south-west France, when the 20-foot tree toppled and crushed her to death in 2007. Her daughter Sarah Wright was also injured by the American ash tree, which was planted 200 years ago to mark the birth of Napoleon I's first son. Carolyn Thorpe was sat in a pavement cafe when the huge tree fell onto her and her daughter. Ms Thorpe, age 62, was killed and her daughter Sarah Wright was injured. The family have now received around £86,000 . The 200-year-old ash tree was planted to celebrate the birth of Napoleon I's first son. An investigation after the tragic accident found it was ridden with parasites that had rotted the wood and made it very unstable . Napoleon Bonaparte. The tree that crushed Carolyn Thorpe was planted to mark the birth of his son . The town hall of Hiers-Brouage has now paid more than €100,000, or £86,000, in compensation for the tragic accident. It was found the tree had been weakened by parasites making it dangerously unstable, French website The Local reports. Of the sum, Ms Wright received €42,000 (£30,400) while €77,000 (£55,600) was paid out for Ms Thorpe's death. The American ash tree - which was kept as a historical monument within the small town - was between six and seven metres high and measured 13 feet in diameter. When contacted by press agency AFP the current Mayor of Hiers-Brouage refused to comment. At the time of the accident the then-Mayor was reported as saying: 'Everyone thought that [the tree] would hold on for a while longer.'

Carolyn Thorpe from Bristol died when the tree toppled onto her in 2007 . The 62-year-old's daughter was also injured in the tragic accident . Town hall of Hiers-Brouage has now paid out thousands in compensation .

(CNN)If you've been following the news lately, there are certain things you doubtless know about Mohammad Javad Zarif. He is, of course, the Iranian foreign minister. He has been U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's opposite number in securing a breakthrough in nuclear discussions that could lead to an end to sanctions against Iran -- if the details can be worked out in the coming weeks. And he received a hero's welcome as he arrived in Iran on a sunny Friday morning. "Long live Zarif," crowds chanted as his car rolled slowly down the packed street. You may well have read that he is "polished" and, unusually for one burdened with such weighty issues, "jovial." An Internet search for "Mohammad Javad Zarif" and "jovial" yields thousands of results. He certainly has gone a long way to bring Iran in from the cold and allow it to rejoin the international community. But there are some facts about Zarif that are less well-known. Here are six: . In September 2013, Zarif tweeted "Happy Rosh Hashanah," referring to the Jewish New Year. That prompted Christine Pelosi, the daughter of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, to respond with a tweet of her own: "Thanks. The New Year would be even sweeter if you would end Iran's Holocaust denial, sir." And, perhaps to her surprise, Pelosi got a response. "Iran never denied it," Zarif tweeted back. "The man who was perceived to be denying it is now gone. Happy New Year." The reference was likely to former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who had left office the previous month. Zarif was nominated to be foreign minister by Ahmadinejad's successor, Hassan Rouhami. His foreign ministry notes, perhaps defensively, that "due to the political and security conditions of the time, he decided to continue his education in the United States." That is another way of saying that he was outside the country during the demonstrations against the Shah of Iran, which began in 1977, and during the Iranian Revolution, which drove the shah from power in 1979. Zarif left the country in 1977, received his undergraduate degree from San Francisco State University in 1981, his master's in international relations from the University of Denver in 1984 and his doctorate from the University of Denver in 1988. Both of his children were born in the United States. The website of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, which Zarif runs, cannot even agree with itself on when he was born. The first sentence of his official biography, perhaps in a nod to the powers that be in Tehran, says Zarif was "born to a religious traditional family in Tehran in 1959." Later on the same page, however, his date of birth is listed as January 8, 1960. And the Iranian Diplomacy website says he was born in in 1961 . So he is 54, 55 or maybe even 56. Whichever, he is still considerably younger than his opposite number, Kerry, who is 71. The feds investigated him over his alleged role in controlling the Alavi Foundation, a charitable organization. The U.S. Justice Department said the organization was secretly run on behalf of the Iranian government to launder money and get around U.S. sanctions. But last year, a settlement in the case, under which the foundation agreed to give a 36-story building in Manhattan along with other properties to the U.S. government, did not mention Zarif's name. Early in the Iranian Revolution, Zarif was among the students who took over the Iranian Consulate in San Francisco. The aim, says the website Iranian.com -- which cites Zarif's memoirs, titled "Mr. Ambassador" -- was to expel from the consulate people who were not sufficiently Islamic. Later, the website says, Zarif went to make a similar protest at the Iranian mission to the United Nations. In response, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations offered him a job. In fact, he has now spent more time with Kerry than any other foreign minister in the world. And that amount of quality time will only increase as the two men, with help from other foreign ministers as well, try to meet a June 30 deadline for nailing down the details of the agreement they managed to outline this week in Switzerland.

Mohammad Javad Zarif has spent more time with John Kerry than any other foreign minister . He once participated in a takeover of the Iranian Consulate in San Francisco . The Iranian foreign minister tweets in English .

Miracle Godson drowned after jumping into deep waters at East Quarry near Wigan on Friday . A 13-year-old schoolboy who was tipped for rugby league stardom has drowned in a quarry after going for a swim on the hottest day of the year so far. Miracle Godson, from Marsh Green in Wigan, was reported missing on Friday afternoon after he jumped into deep waters at East Quarry in Appley Bridge near the town and failed to surface. Friends desperately tried to save him but his lifeless body was found by police divers at about 5pm that day. Lancashire Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious but an inquest will be held in due course. Bosses at Wigan St Judes Rugby League Club, where Miracle played for the junior side, said he had great future potential and scouts were monitoring his progress. The teenager's team paid their respects on Facebook after rugby league clubs across the region marked his death with a minute's silence ahead of games this weekend. It said: 'We at Wigan St Judes would like to show our appreciation to all teams across the country who held silences before their matches in respect to Miracle. 'The messages of condolence sent to us have been huge. And we cannot thank everybody enough. 'Our sport is tough, played by players who get into situations where confrontation happens on the field between players and supporters. 'This just shows how proud we are of our sport. But the rugby world really has shown how much we all stick together at times like this. 'Thank you all, the rugby league world and the rugby league family for your support at this very difficult time.' A tribute site to Miracle has also been set up on Facebook, alongside dozens of posts in his memory on Twitter. Friends tried to save him but his lifeless body was found in East Quarry, Appley Bridge, by police divers . Jules Staniford Russon posted on the wall: 'RIP Miracle, so so sad. Thinking of all your family x.' Sue Walls added: 'Truly saddened by this tragic news. May friends and family find strength and comfort in the difficult times ahead. X.' It's understood that a petition calling for the quarry to be drained is due to be launched. Friends were also due to gather at the club tonight for a tribute and flowers have been left at the scene. Lancashire Police confirmed that they responded to reports of a missing 13-year-old boy on Friday, April 10. Tributes were left at the scene over the weekend and a Facebook page has been set up for people to share their memories . Police were called to the scene at 3.10pm on Friday after the teenager's failed to find their friend in deep water . Lancashire Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious but an inquest will be held in due course . The incident has prompted police to issue a warning over the dangers of swimming in open water. A force spokeswoman said: 'Officers searching for a 13-year-old boy who had been reported missing in the water at East Quarry, Dawber Delph in Appley Bridge have found a body. 'We were called at 3.10pm on Friday and were working alongside the fire and ambulance service searching for the missing boy.'

Miracle Godson was reported missing on Friday afternoon after jumping in . He was swimming at East Quarry in Appley Bridge near Wigan with friends . Teenagers desperately tried saving him but police found lifeless body later . Bosses at Wigan St Judes Rugby League Club said he had 'great potential'

Forget sober black and charcoal grey. Pink is the new colour of choice for high-achieving women in the world of politics and showbusiness and the style is now spreading to the high street. Those championing pink include Christine Lagarde, the first female chief executive of the International Monetary Fund, and Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood, who chose a bright shade of the colour  for her live election debate last Thursday. The pair are among a host of powerful women reaching for different shades of pink, according to The Sunday Times newspaper. Scroll down for video . Christine Lagarde, the first female chief executive of the International Monetary Fund, left, in a pink Chanel suit and Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood, right, chose hot pink for her live election debate last Thursday . The sudden rise in use among powerful women is said to be down to the way that the colour is perceived - it used to be a girly but is now considered an appropriate shade to wear to a business meeting. In an interview with the newspaper the managing director of image consultants Colour Me Beautiful, Veronique Henderson, said: 'Pink was for a long time viewed as a girlie colour. It was seen as romantic, not serious in business, but that has changed.' Style icon Samantha Cameron is also a big fan of the colour - she chose a pale dusty pink silk top on the campaign trail for the local and European elections last May. Meanwhile, on daytime television both Lorraine Kelly and Ruth Langsford can regularly be seen in pink dresses while presenting their ITV TV shows. Samantha Cameron opted for  a pale dusty pink silk top on the campaign trail last May . ITV presenters Lorraine Kelly (left) and Ruth Langsford (right) have both been seen wearing different shades of pink . From left: Holly Willoughby, Katherine Jenkins and actress Scarlett Johansson are among the latest celebs sporting pink . Last month Holly Willoughby was pictured arriving for a recording of the TV show Celebrity Juice in a pastel pink knee length coat, and both Katherine Jenkins and Scarlett Johansson have favoured hot pink for recent appearances - Katherine for a recording at ITV's studios in December and Scarlett at the MTV movie awards last week. The high street is responding to the demand for pink with Topshop, Next, H&M and Marks & Spencer all featuring pink in their spring and summer collections. Belinda Earl, M&S creative director told the Sunday Times: 'Pink can create a powerful daytime to evening look and can be styled in multiple ways to remain feminine without being overly girlie.'

Holly Willoughby, Katherine Jenkins and Samantha Cameron all wear pink . Spring/summer collections are awash with different shades of the colour . According to experts, stronger pinks show confidence, energy and power .

Philipp Lahm has given former Bayern Munich team-mate Owen Hargreaves an insight into the meticulous approach of manager Pep Guardiola ahead of the club's Champions League quarter-final tie against Porto. The World Cup winner was speaking to the BT Sport pundit as part of a special documentary 'Inside Bayern Munich with Owen Hargreaves' which airs Saturday at 10pm on BT Sport 1. 'His tactical understanding is incredible,' Lahm explained. 'He always gives our team solutions to playing the opposition. VIDEO - Scroll down to see a preview from 'Inside Bayern Munich with Owen Hargreaves' Bayern Munich man Philipp Lahm (left) talks to former team-mate Owen Hargreaves about his career so far . Lahm (right) and Hargreaves played together at Bayern when Hargreaves was at the club from 2000-2007 . The former Bayern midfielder speaks with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the Bayern chairman . Lahm lifts the World Cup with Germany (left) and praised his Bayern manager Pep Guardiola (right) 'He prepares for every opposition completely differently. How flexible our team has become, with a back 3, back 4 or back 5.' Lahm dissected the differences in approach between Guardiola and his predecessor, Jupp Heynckes, who masterminded a Bayern treble in 2013 before retiring from coaching. 'With Heynckes in 2013, in the big games we played quite defensive on the counter attack. Everybody worked together as a group, we invested a lot of energy in the games,' Lahm said. 'Now under Pep it's more tactical and we have more possession but not like previously when we had a lot of possession but we didn't have any clear scoring opportunities. 'The goal is to go forward and create scoring opportunities. To press very high. To win the ball back very quickly. But to do that you need a clear plan and the daily work on the pitch.' At the age of 31, Lahm is one of the most decorated and accomplished players in modern football. He already has six Bundesliga winners medals, with a seventh seeming certain to follow with Munich ten points ahead of Wolfsburg with six games remaining. Aside from a two-year loan spell at Stuttgart, Lahm has spent his entire career at Bayern but confessed to Hargreaves that he did not ever anticipate the success he has had. Jupp Heynckes led Bayern to a treble in 2013 before retiring from coaching, and was succeeded by Guardiola . Lahm celebrates winning the Bundesliga (left) and the Champions League in 2013 . 'I came at 12 in 1995 and everything's a dream,' Lahm said. 'It's a dream to become German champion, to become a German national player but that it all happened, German champion, Champions League winner, captain of the club, to play for the national team, it's not something that you can plan. 'Maybe eventually it becomes a goal but at the beginning, that's what it is, just a dream. 'For me this is my home. I'm born in Munich, I grew up here, I've been at Bayern Munich since I was 12 years old besides the two years in Stuttgart. 'I might have won the Champions' League earlier with another club but the value of winning the Champions League with my club is much more valuable.' Lahm has demonstrated a versatility both for Germany and Bayern that points to a heightened understanding of the game. He has played at right-back, left-back and as a defensive midfielder with club and country, leading to many earmarking him as a future Bayern manager. The idea is not one Lahm, who is contracted at the club until 2018, rejects but he is still focused on attaining more titles with as a player, starting Wednesday at Porto. Lahm (left) has played at Munich his whole career but had a two-year loan spell at Stuttgart . Lahm (right) is currently gearing up to take on Porto in the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday . Lahm (right) also spoke to Hargreaves about his career where he has won many trophies and become captain . 'It's nice that people talk about me in other positions at the club,' Lahm admitted. 'I've got another three years at the club, let's wait and see what happens then. 'Of course I can imagine myself staying here after I've finished playing, that goes without question.' The former Bayern midfielder Hargreaves talks to insiders at the German club in the programme, including Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Lahm and Xabi Alonso and looks back at his own time there. Watch 'Inside Bayern Munich with Owen Hargreaves' on BT Sport 1 this Saturday at 10pm.

Philipp Lahm spoke to Owen Hargreaves for an upcoming documentary . Lahm spoken of his career to date and plans for when he stops playing . He hailed Pep Guardiola's tactical nous and aggressive playing style .

British officers were forced to accept the four-day inspection from the experts from Moscow despite heightened tensions with Vladimir Putin . Russian military inspectors have arrived at a huge Nato war games exercise off the coast of Scotland, it emerged yesterday. British officers were forced to accept the four-day inspection from the experts from Moscow under a European arms control treaty despite heightened tensions with Vladimir Putin. They are attending Exercise Joint Warrior, designed to send a signal to the President in the face of continuing aggression. Britain and 11 other Nato countries are set to contribute to the naval exercise, which was hailed by the Government as one of the largest land, air, and sea training exercises run in Europe. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the exercise, involving 58 warships and submarines, 50 aircraft and 3,000 land forces would show the world how ‘powerful’ Nato was. But last night it emerged that despite tensions with Mr Putin, Britain was still obliged to allow military inspectors into the country. The visit began on Monday at Lossiemouth and involves experts from the Russian National Nuclear Threat Reduction Centre, international officials said. Russian state media said the team from the centre, part of the counry’s defence ministry, would conduct ‘a series of checks’ at the exercise. Britain has not inspected Russian since 2010, however Russia is still obliged to accept inspections twice a year from other countries. Under the terms of the Vienna Document 2011 agreement, nations are permitted to conduct a limited number of inspections on the territories of other signatory states. The UK regularly conducts similar inspections on other nations’ territories. Sergey Ryzhkov, head of the centre, said: ‘During the event, the inspectors will visit ranges and plan to hold command briefings on the conducted military activities.’ It is the first time Russian inspectors have attended Nato manoeuvres since relations between Moscow and the alliance plummeted after the annexation of Crimea. Nato has withdrawn all cooperation from Russia in protest at its aggression in Ukraine and stepped up exercises to try to reassure eastern allies who feel threatened by the Kremlin. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon (pictured) said the exercise, involving 58 warships and submarines, 50 aircraft and 3,000 land forces would show the world how ‘powerful’ Nato was . David Cameron reiterated Mr Fallon’s comments last month that the exercise would ‘send a clear message to those who threaten us’ that the UK and alliance could protect themselves. Members are still bound by several arms control and cooperation treaties though. The Russian team will be escorted at all times and will only be given unclassified information, the MoD in London said. Defence sources said it was ‘routine’ and Russian officers had last made similar official visits last year. An MOD spokesman said: ‘This routine inspection, which forms part of our obligations under the Vienna Document 2011, will have no impact on Joint Warrior. The inspection party will not have access to any sensitive information and will be accompanied throughout.'

British officers forced to accept four-day inspection from Moscow experts . UK and 11 other Nato countries set to contribute to the naval exercise . Will involve 58 warships and submarines, 50 aircraft and 3,000 land forces .

West Ham are planning to move for Real Madrid’s European goal hero Javier Hernandez as part of an extensive summer recruitment programme. Hernandez, 26, is on loan at Real from Manchester United and scored a late winner in the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. The striker nicknamed the Little Pea has started only twice in La Liga for Carlo Ancelotti and will return to Old Trafford at the end of the season, where he has one year left on his contract. Javier Hernandez celebrates after scoring the winner for Real Madrid against rivals Atletico on Wednesday . The striker will leave Real at the end of this season and return to Manchester United . The Mexican does not feature in Louis van Gaal's plans and could be available for around £7million . He is not in Louis van Gaal’s plans and will be up for sale at around £7million. There will be interest from other Barclays Premier League clubs but West Ham have a list of primarily young transfer targets ahead of their final season at Upton Park. They are in pursuit of Sampdoria’s Spanish midfielder Pedro Obiang, 23, Senegal striker Moussa Konate, 22, of FC Sion in Switzerland and Basle’s 23-year-old centre half Fabian Schar.

Javier Hernandez scored winner against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday . The Mexico international is on loan at Real Madrid from Manchester United . Hernandez does not feature in Louis van Gaal's plans for next season . The striker, who will have one year left on his contract, would cost £7m .

Tokyo (CNN)The operator of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has given up trying to recover a robotic probe after it stopped moving inside one of the reactors. Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) deployed the remote-controlled robot on Friday inside one of the damaged reactors that had suffered a meltdown following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011. It was the first time the probe had been used. The robot, set out to collect data on radiation levels and investigate the spread of debris, stalled after moving about 10 meters, according to a statement released by TEPCO. A newly released report and footage from the robot shows that a fallen object had blocked its path and left it stranded. TEPCO decided to cut off the cable connected to the device Sunday as it had already covered two-thirds of the originally planned route. It managed to collect data on radiation levels in 14 of the 18 targeted locations. Four years after the devastating nuclear crisis, the radiation levels inside the three damaged reactors are still extremely high and remain unsafe for people to enter. Decommissioning work is estimated to cost $50 billion and will take years to complete. TEPCO called the robotic probe an "unprecedented" experiment. CNN's Yoko Wakatsuki reported from Tokyo, Japan and Naomi Ng wrote from Hong Kong.

The operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant said it has abandoned a robotic probe inside one of the damaged reactors . A report stated that a fallen object has left the robot stranded . The robot collected data on radiation levels and investigated the spread of debris .

Mother's Day is still three weeks away, but Michelle Obama didn't need an excuse to treat her mom on Saturday. Enjoying a perfect spring day in New York City, the First Lady and 'Grandmother-in-chief', Marian Robinson, had a mother-daughter bonding lunch in Greenwich Village. The two sat down for a meal at Lupa, a small Italian eatery on Thompson Street and were looked after by owner and restaurant mogul Mario Batali. Batali was heard telling the photographers waiting out of the trattoria that the pair had the 'Chef's Roman Tasting Menu'. Girls day out: Michelle Obama is seen leaving in an SUV with her mother, Marian Robinson, after they dined at Lupa restaurant on Thompson Street in New York's Greenwich Village on Saturday . Fine dining: The two enjoyed a sumptuous five-course Italian lunch at the restaurant, before getting into a waiting SUV . Happy Mother's Day!: Marian Robinson, 76, smiles as she leaves Italian restaurant Lupa in New York City on Saturday with her daughter, Michelle Obama . On guard: White House security agents wait outside the eatery on Thompson for the First Lady and her mom to finish their lunch . Crowd control: Residents in the building above the restaurant scramble onto their fire escapes to try and grab a sight of Michelle Obama and her mom, Marian Robertson, on Saturday . Batali was heard describing Michelle as 'a happy woman'. The menu, priced at $65 per person, plus $49 with wine pairings, is a five-course set meal. It starts with a salad - Puntarelle Alla Romana - and then two pastas - Rigatoni Alla Gricia and Strozzapreti with Sugo Finto. Next comes Coda Alla Vaccinara, a rich Roman oxtail stew. The two then enjoyed a cheese platter, before Tartufo, an Italian ice cream dessert. Outside the eatery a group of bodyguards stood on the sidewalk waiting for the two. As word spread that the First Lady and her mom were dining inside, resident's in the building above the restaurant emerged on their fire escapes, keen to get a look. His work here is done: Mario Batali, owner of Lupa, jumps on his scooter after serving the two women. He was heard describing Michelle to photographers as 'a lovely woman' Lunch: Lupa is a tiny Italian eatery on Thompson Street in New York's Greenwich Village. It opened in 1999 . The scene kept the bodyguards busy. After lunch the two were escorted into a waiting SUV. With official duties over, Batali was also seen leaving his restaurant, pulling out onto the street on his moped. Batali and his business partner, Joe Bastianich, have created a culinary empire together. They own 10 restaurants in New York, four in Las Vegas, two in Los Angeles and two in both Hong Kong and Singapore. Close: First lady Michelle Obama (L) applauds with her mother Marian Robinson (R) during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina . Mrs Robinson, who lives in the White House with the First Family, is known as 'Mrs R' around Washington D.C. She is said to get about town relatively anonymously, according to The Washington Post, and keeps an active social. The 76-year-old moved from her home in Chicago when Barrack Obama was inaugurated in 2009.

The mother-daughter duo dined at Lupa in the Greenwich Village Saturday . The enjoyed a five-course Italian lunch of pasta, salad, meat and cheese by the restaurant's owner, Mario Batali . Michelle was in New York this week launching an interactive online map to encourage people to join their local 'Let's Move' program . Mother's Day is May 10 .

Bradford have launched an investigation into reports that cars were vandalised during Sunday's Ladbrokes Challenge Cup fifth-round defeat by Hull KR. The Championship club say three cars were broken into and damaged within the Richard Dunn Sports Centre car park, situated opposite the Provident Stadium, Odsal, and the Bulls are appealing for witnesses. Bulls' stadium manager Mark Leadbeater said: 'We are working closely with Bradford Council, Richard Dunn Sports Centre and West Yorkshire Police in order to get to the bottom of this. Three cars were broken into during the match against Hull KR at Odsal Stadium on Sunday . 'Since (Monday) morning we have been informed of similar incidents which have occurred recently, in local car parks throughout the area. 'However, we are now doing all we can to ensure the Richard Dunn Sports Centre car park remains an ideal, safe place for supporters to park their cars in on game days. 'Rest assured we will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to help find those responsible for the damage and in ensuring our car parks are fully secure in the future.'

Cars parked at Ricahrd Dunn Sports Centre near Odsal were vandalised . Bradford are appealing for witnesses and working with police . Stadium manager Mark Leadbeater says club 'will leave no stone unturned'

A former Fortune 500 executive from New Hampshire who caused a highway crash that killed a Vermont couple and their unborn baby said during his sentencing Wednesday that he wasn't suicidal. Prosecutors previously said that Robert Dellinger, 54, told investigators he was trying to kill himself in December 2013 when he drove his pickup truck across a median at more than 100mph and plowed into an oncoming SUV. The crash killed 24-year-old Amanda Murphy, who was eight months pregnant, and her fiance, 29-year-old Jason Timmons. Speaking out: Former Fortune 500 executive Robert Dellinger, 54, said in court during his sentencing Wednesday that he was not suicidal on the day he crashed into a couple's SUV, killing them instantly . Tragic: John Timmons, 29, and Amanda Murphy, 24, were killed instantly in the crash on December 7, 2013 . Pregnant: This is an ultrasound of the couple's unborn baby who they were going to call Reagan Elizabeth . During the first day of what is expected to be a two-day sentencing, the former executive at PPG Industries Inc told the court he has 'never been suicidal.,' according to Valley News. Deborah Dellinger, the defendant's wife, described her husband from the witness stand Wednesday as a 'man of ethics, integrity and friendship' who has lived his life with 'grace and modesty,' despite being plagued with serious health problems. Addressing the victims' families sitting in the courtroom, Mrs Dellinger said: 'We are devastated by the deaths of your loved ones. We have been and continue to pray every day for your collective peace and comfort.' Dellinger reportedly broke down in tears at the defense table as his wife was speaking to the relatives of Murphy and Timmons. Crushed: This is a picture of the scene of the crash after Dellinger careered over the central median in December 2013 . Dellinger pleaded guilty in February to negligent homicide in the deaths of the young couple and to one count of assault for the fetus' death. He faces 12 to 24 years in prison when sentencing resumes Thursday. The defendant also faces a wrongful death lawsuit filed in February by the estate of Amanda Murphy. Robert Dellinger's attorneys claimed that the former high-powered executive was suffering from Ambien withdrawal, the effects of a psychiatric drug overdose and Prozac, and the advanced symptoms of multiple sclerosis . Dellinger, who held high-level posts at PPG Industries Inc., Sprint Corp., Delphi Corp. and General Electric Co., told investigators he was trying to kill himself on December 7, 2013, when he steered his pickup across a highway median in Lebanon, New Hampshire. His truck became airborne and sheared the top off of the victims' SUV, causing injuries so severe that the medical examiner said the couple looked like they had been in a plane crash. The Vermont couple, who had met while working at a home for the elderly, were killed instantly. Dellinger, who suffered cuts on his head and face, was initially charged with two counts of reckless manslaughter, which were later upgraded to negligent homicide. Arraignment: Robert J. Dellinger, was is arraigned by video at Lebanon District Court in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on December 11, 2013, a few days after the crash . According to the prosecution, the former executive had argued with his wife over his . medications on the morning of the crash, WMUR reported. 'He was driving around, depressed and loopy,' senior assistant attorney general for New Hampshire Susan Morrell said. 'He saw the median and decided to turn into it.' Dellinger's lawyer, R. Peter Decato, . however called the state's comments 'over the top' and said Dellinger had led a . 'productive and exemplary life.' He . took a severance package worth more than $1million in cash plus stocks . when he left in 2011 because of health reasons, according to documents . filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Records show that a Dellinger family trust owns four property in the town of Sunapee worth $3million in total.

Robert Dellinger, 54, allegedly tried to kill himself in December 2013 by driving across highway, but instead he killed a young couple . Amanda Murphy, 24, and Jason Timmons, 29, were killed instantly in the crash in Lebanon, New Hampshire . Murphy was eight months pregnant with their first child, a girl . Dellinger pleaded guilty in February to negligent homicide for their deaths, and to assault for the death of the fetus . He faces 12 to 24 years in prison when sentencing resumes Thursday . Deborah Dellinger, defendant's wife, described her husband from the witness stand as a 'man of ethics, integrity and friendship'

Great-grandmother: Gloria Ross, 84, died following a stroke in hospital – after she was ignored by nurses for more than an hour, her distraught family say . A great-grandmother died following a stroke in hospital – after she was ignored by nurses for more than an hour, her distraught family say. Gloria Ross, 84, who spent 30 years in the National Health Service as a nurse, was found with a distorted face when she was visited by her grandson Wayne Wilkins, 25. But when he asked nurses at Whipps Cross Hospital, North East London, for help, they said Mrs Ross was ‘just tired’ – and told him the senior nurse was ‘on a break’. Mr Wilkins called his mother, Mrs Ross’ daughter Maxine, 49, who rushed to the hospital and pleaded with nurses to step in. It was not until an hour had passed that Mrs Ross was finally assessed by a doctor, who realised she had suffered a stroke and arranged for her to be taken to a stroke unit at Royal London Hospital. However, she never regained full consciousness and died two weeks later. Crucially, her oxygen levels were not checked until she was seen by the ambulance crew – 90 minutes after Mr Wilkins raised the alarm. They were found to be at a level where brain damage can set in. Barts Health NHS Trust, which runs Whipps Cross and was put into special measures last month over a series of failings, has begun an investigation into the treatment of Mrs Ross. The nurses’ alleged inaction occurred despite the NHS’s own campaign – launched six years ago – that uses the acronym FAST, standing for Face, Arms, Speech, Time. People are told to call 999 ‘immediately’ if a suspected victim’s face has fallen on one side, they cannot raise their arms or if their speech is slurred. Describing her mother’s appearance after the stroke, Miss Ross said: ‘Although she opened her eyes, she could not communicate and became agitated with pain, so was on morphine. It was awful watching her like that. ‘There were at least four nurses on the ward at Whipps Cross but they didn’t do anything until I hit the roof. ‘My mother gave her working life to the NHS. Although she has shown early signs of dementia, she was still very much with it, still very quick apart from memory loss sometimes. Inquiry: Barts Health NHS Trust, which runs Whipps Cross (above) and was put into special measures last month over a series of failings, has begun an investigation into the treatment of Mrs Ross . ‘What was killing me was wondering how long my mother had been there before Wayne saw her. She still recognised us when I got to Whipps Cross so she must have been wondering why nobody was coming to help her. I want other people to be aware of what happened and for the hospital to make sure it never happens again.’ Mrs Ross, a widow with four grandchildren and a great-grandchild, was being looked after by her daughter at home but was admitted to Whipps Cross after developing a urinary infection. She suffered the stroke on Sunday, March 22 and died in the Royal London on April 2. Her case comes after Barts Health Trust was put into special measures by the Care Quality Commission watchdog last month due to a catalogue of failings at Whipps Cross. A Barts Health NHS Trust spokesman said: ‘We are extremely concerned to learn of the issues raised by the family of Mrs Ross. We will be conducting an investigation.’

Gloria Ross was found with a distorted face when grandson visited her . He raised alarm with nurses at Whipps Cross Hospital, North East London . But they said she was ‘just tired’ and that senior nurse was ‘on a break’ Later discovered she'd had stroke - and she never regained consciousness .

Prison officials must treat an inmate's gender identity condition just as they would treat any other medical or mental health condition, the Justice Department said in a court filing Friday. The Southern Poverty Law Center in February filed a lawsuit against Georgia Department of Corrections officials on behalf of Ashley Diamond, a transgender woman. The lawsuit says prison officials have failed to provide adequate treatment for Diamond's gender dysphoria, a condition that causes a person to experience extreme distress because of a disconnect between the birth sex and gender identity. Prison officials must treat an inmate's gender identity condition just as they would treat any other medical or mental health condition, according to a Justice Department ruling in the case of transgender inmate Ashley Diamond . A photo of Diamond compared to her Department of Corrections mugshot shows the drastic difference without maintaining treatment . The Justice Department filed a brief in the case Friday saying it's not taking a position on the accuracy of Diamond's claims, but reminding prison officials that the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires them to provide inmates with individualized assessment and care for the condition. Department of Corrections spokeswoman Gwendolyn Hogan wrote in an email that the agency doesn't comment on pending litigation. While similar cases have been brought in other courts, Justice Department officials said this is the first time the agency has gotten involved in one of these cases. That action signals this administration's commitment to protecting the interests of transgender people in this context and sends a message to state officials that the federal government has taken a clear position on the substantive legal issues in the case, said Georgia State University law professor Russell Covey. 'If Georgia disagrees, that sort of holds out the possibility of some future legal conflict between the state and the federal government,' he said. 'It's a kind of shot across the bow.' Diamond, who's 36, has identified as female since she was a child and began hormone therapy when she was 17, the lawsuit says. Diamond says she has been subject to ridicule and even sexual assault while behind bars . That gave her full breasts, a feminine shape, softer skin and a feminine appearance. Only inmates identified as transgender during their initial intake screenings are eligible for gender dysphoria treatment under Georgia Department of Corrections policy, but the personnel who do those screenings often aren't familiar with the condition, the lawsuit says. Despite having noticeable feminine physical characteristics and telling department staff she was transgender and receiving hormone therapy, Diamond was not evaluated for gender dysphoria and wasn't referred for treatment and her hormone therapy was halted, the lawsuit says. Though medical personnel subsequently evaluated her and determined she had gender dysphoria and that hormone therapy and female gender expression were medically necessary, department officials refused to authorize the treatment, the lawsuit says. So-called freeze-frame policies, that only allow inmates the level of treatment that they received before imprisonment and that allow no treatment for those who weren't initially classified as suffering from gender dysphoria are unconstitutional, the Justice Department brief says. Such policies violate the Eighth Amendment prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. Without the hormone treatment for the past three years, Diamond's body has suffered a painful physical transformation back to its masculine state and she has experienced severe mental anguish, the lawsuit says. She has also been subject to ridicule by inmates and prison staff and has been sexually assaulted by inmates because she hasn't been offered safe accommodation, the lawsuit says. Diamond, 36, identifies as a female and has been on hormone therapy since she was 17 . Southern Poverty Law Center staff attorney Chinyere Ezie said in an emailed statement Friday that the Justice Department brief bolsters their arguments. 'Transgender inmates like Ashley have a right to proper medical care,' Ezie said. 'They have a right to protection from violence and abuse and these rights are secured by the U.S. Constitution.' Other courts have ordered hormones, psychotherapy and other treatments for transgender inmates. A federal judge on Thursday ordered California's corrections department to provide a transgender inmate with sex-reassignment surgery, the first time such an operation has been ordered in the state. It was only the second time anywhere in the country that a judge issued an injunction directing a state prison system to provide the surgery, said Ilona Turner, legal director at the Transgender Law Center in Oakland. The previous order in a Massachusetts case was overturned last year and is being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Southern Poverty Law Center in February filed a lawsuit against Georgia Department of Corrections officials on behalf of Ashley Diamond, a transgender woman . Diamond, 36, identifies as a woman and has been taking hormones since age 17 . Claims lack of medical attention has harmed her transition process .

An American company claims to have invented a 'teabag' that can turn an ordinary pint of lager into a craft beer the same way hot water is turned into brew . The Hop Theory 'beer-bag' contains a blend of hops, fruit peels and natural spices, and promises to turn light beer into craft after just two minutes of steeping. However, despite nearly reaching its crowd-funding target, the project has been criticised by professional breweries as being misleading about what constitutes as 'craft beer'. Scroll down for video . Transformation: The Hop Theory sachets promises to turn lager into craft beer in just two minutes . Hop Theory, based in Maryland, is nearing its $25,000 target on crowd-funding site Kickstarter to produce its first blend, claiming it will turn lager into 'craft beer' in just two to four minutes. Bobby Gattuso, who founded the company as a biology student in 2013, hopes to revolutionise beer drinking. 'Craft beer excels in taste but it's expensive. Light beer is cost effective and low in calories but lacks flavour, and with Hop Theory, an average beer becomes craft.' Emily Williamson of independent brewery Cheddar Ales in Somerset, England, is sceptical to the idea of 'tea bag' beer. 'Firstly, adding hops, flavouring herbs, peels during the brewing process is about stabilizing those ingredients to make them safe for consumption. 'Secondly, and most importantly, the boiling phase is when your wort (the unfermented liquid extracted from the mashing process) concentrates, and flavours, aroma and balance are carefully adjusted to create the complexity people of our beer drinking generation are after.' New drink: After a short infusion of two minutes, the blend of hops, dried fruit and spices will have changed the taste of a lighter lager into that on par with a craft beer . New ideas: The Relativity blend contains dried and ground orange peel, Cascade hops and ground coriander seeds, and is set to hit the market this summer . Ms Williamson adds that the claim that the Hop Theory sachets can make a lager taste like a craft beer could also 'mislead people'. 'To add a sachet to a pre-balanced, pre-made beer will only add a glimmer of the flavours available in traditionally made beers. 'For example our latest brew, Firewitch Spicy Farmhouse Saison, has had citrus peel in it for over two weeks, which really allows for a multitude of flavours to release into the brew. 'So, without tasting the product, I can only guess that it won't add anywhere near the depth of flavour that the actual brewing process can achieve as it's not inherent to the structure.' Hannah Rhodes, founder of Hiver beers, says: 'Good quality beer is more expensive because avoiding shortcuts and brewing naturally takes time, normally 3 to 6 times longer than that of it's mainstream competitors.' 'Here at Hiver, the honeys we source are fermented at the start of the process along with the cereals, and by not adding honey for flavouring at the end, you get a lovely crisp and refreshing finish and not something that's sweet or cloying or artificial. 'The entrepreneurs behind the Hop Theory have spotted a great opportunity and I honestly think, anything that encourages people to think more seriously about what they eat and drink and experiment with taste, flavour and quality, is a good thing, so I wish them the best of luck.' Their words are echoed by Durham Atkinson, owner of London craft beer pub and brewery Hops & Glory. 'In all honesty, I am not convinced that the attention to the brewing process in craft beer can be outdone in a sachet. 'The countless hours brewers spend watching their boil, trying and testing their beers and tweaking recipes and temperatures countless times I doubt can be solved by this product. I would however give it a go to see if a tasteless lager is improved by the sachet.' Reusable: Each sachet can be used in up to four beers, so keeps both costs and calories down . Guide: A graphic from Mr Gattuso's Kickstarter campaign describes how to use the Hop Theory sachets . Hop Theory's first blend Relativity contains dried and ground orange peel, Cascade hops and ground coriander seeds, with another four blends planned for this year - raspberry, pumpkin, double IPA and peach. Each 5g Hop Theory sachet can transfuse up to four beers, so one bag could keep the drinker going for a session at the pub. The first infusion will take between two and four minutes, but once the bag is wet, any further uses will only take about 30 seconds to transfuse, Mr Gattuso says. 'We have been meticulously fine-tuning the perfect balance of ingredients to create our first blend and are finally ready to begin production. 'Hop Theory is here to add customisation to the beer industry. 'There's only five calories in each sachet, so it improves a light beer without adding pounds or going penniless. 'It took a long time to create the perfect blend but finally Relativity was born and as our first blend, we think we nailed it. It is delicious and refreshing. 'No longer will you have to settle for what's being served or dream about the beer you could be having. 'We simply want to to give everyone control over how their beer tastes.' The first beerbags will be delivered in July this year, and 12 sachets cost $14.95 (£10).

Maryland start-up promises to turn lager into craft beer with 'tea bag' Infusion sachet contains a blend of hops, fruit peels and natural spices . After two minutes in a pint, the Hop Theory bag has created 'craft beer' Criticised by breweries for being misleading about what craft beer is .

If there's someone who isn't scared to show her colourful side in these times of taupe and elephant breathe, it is celebrated interior designer Abigail Ahern. Now the best-selling author is on a mission to spread her colourful ethos with her new style bible, aptly named Colour. 'The ability of colour to transfrom surroundings, to excite, inspire, tantalise and calm, is second to none!' enthuses Ahern, who says walking into her own colourful home gives her a 'squishy feeling of contentment' everyday. Abigail Ahern described the colours used by Kelly Wearstler in her Malibu beachhouse as 'the most beautiful and complex I’ve ever seen' Ahern says of this Miami home: 'Inspired by a natural palette – silvery greys, driftwood taupes, watery greens and storm cloud greys – it’s what you might call glammed-up neutrals. I adore!' The designer says: 'I assure you white hallways wouldn't have the same effect!' So her message to anyone looking to transform their home is to ditch the beige, stop procrastinating and be bold with colour. The inspirational photographs in the book, which Ahern describes as displaying a 'virtuosic talent of colour', come from homes across the world. But if recreating these stylish spaces seems an overwhelming task, in an extract from her new book, here are the designer's top ten tips to colour confidence. 'You don’t have to overdose on colour to take your pad to the next level. Layer on texture instead,' says Ahern of this look . 'The soft gold kitchen cabinets in Jean-Louis Deniot’s Parisian pad (opposite) left me speechless. To master the metallic look, bear in mind that there is a fine line between adding pieces that instantly brighten a room and going overboard so that your space begins to feel like a nightclub,' says Ahern . 1. Start by picking a colour for your biggest room – say your living room or kitchen. Choose a hue that feels beautiful and inspiring, and true to what you love. Build on this to create a limited palette of colours for your entire home, using different combinations of those colours in each room. 2. Use an existing feature in your pad to inspire the basis of your colour scheme. This could be a view from the window, a work of art or any favourite item you own. 3. Think about what you want from your home to communicate to the outside world. No one will be talking about your beige-on-beige home, so go a little crazy. Be reckless, I say! The more your confidence grows, the more you’ll feel like experimenting with colour. 4. Be brave! To start with, decorating with colour can seem like a daunting task. Colour behaves differently according to where you put it. The effect changes again once you add lighting, pattern, texture and greenery into the mix. I think this is why people favour whites over any other colour group, as they distort less when other elements are thrown into the mix. However, to me, this is a bit like decorating by numbers. Too easy! Bold hues, on the other hand, make everything on display feel grander, cooler, more intense, with beautiful undertones subtly changing in the daylight. You’ll never look back! Left: 'Subvert expectations with a fresh take on a classic combo,' says Ahern of this black and white corner . Ahern advises, 'Painting a room out in a dark hue automatically makes it feel cosy, den-like and snug' 5. Remember, there are no no-nos. Well almost none. Pastels are one grouping I never want to work with. But then plop me in Miami and I’m sure I’d be instantly seduced! 6. Use colour in unexpected places . Behind closed doors, inside kitchen cupboards, bedroom wardrobes, the loo – all those tucked away places that surprise the minute you enter. 7. Remember the small stuff. Introduce colour through cushions, vases, bowls, fruit, greenery – you name it. There should be splashes everywhere for your eye to alight on! An inky palette with a shot of warm yellow is a marriage made in heaven. The yellow warms up the darker hue, Ahern says . 'To avoid your scheme looking and feeling dull, adding oodles of texture and the odd pop of colour' 8. All colour schemes are improved by accents: the final touches of colour that add an element of surprise, and bring rooms to life. There are no fixed rules when it comes to choosing these; just take care with the amount of colour you use and where you use it. As fab as that bright orange might look on a pillow, it may not feel quite so amazing on four walls because the impact will be so much stronger. 9. Patterns provide necessary punctuation; don’t neglect them. They anchor a space like nothing else I know. 10. Create the illusion of space by blurring the boundaries between walls and ceilings. Paint them all out the same colour and suddenly you’ve made your space a zillion times bigger. Promise! 'Clever finishing touches, like this whimsical wallpaper, revitalise rooms,' she says . The interior designer Abigail Ahern (left) has written a new book about colourful style ethos (right) Colour by Abigail Ahern (Quadrille, £20)

Interior designer Abigail Ahern has written new style bible about colour . Says her own colourful home gives her a 'squishy feeling of contentment' Being bold with colour is easier than you think, according to expert .

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman accepts it will be difficult to keep hold of Nathaniel Clyne this summer as Manchester United prepare a bid for England's first-choice right back. An unparalleled summer talent drain last year led many onlookers to predict a meltdown at St Mary's, yet they have gone on to defy the odds and produce a remarkable season. Saints are pushing for a top-four finish in the Barclays Premier League with six matches to go, although that success has led the vultures to once again circle overhead. Nathaniel Clyne (left) has attracted the glances of several top clubs with his performances for Southampton . Clyne, out of contract next summer, is one such target and this week fuelled mounting speculation over a move to United by talking about his desire to play in the Champions League. Koeman twice won the competition as a player and fully understands Clyne's ambitions, and therefore the difficulty Saints may face in getting him to stay. 'It's up to the press how they take those kind of comments,' the Dutchman said. 'I like to play Champions League as well but that's the aspiration for every football player and it's a normal aspiration. If you don't mention that, there's something wrong. 'We are still in talking with the agent of Clyney, but it's difficult. I read in the press there's some interest. 'Nobody knocked on the door with an offer for Clyne, but we know (he has) one season on his contract and we want Clyne to stay at the club. Clyne made his full England debut last November . 'We need understanding for that but nothing else. 'We hope one day we will compare to the big ones, but that's difficult. We know our level, we know our possibilities. 'The club can't fight against big teams in the Premier League because the money and the possibilities of them are still much higher than we have.' Koeman's understanding will only last for so long, though, and the Southampton manager wants Clyne's future sorted before the end of the campaign. 'We don't wait until the end of the season because you know if there is a player who is left one season of his contract then you have to do something,' he said. 'Of course we have to do everything to keep the player in the team, but I like to know it as soon as possible - not in the last week of the season, but earlier on. 'I mentioned April but by the end of April, the first week of May, it's good to know something about his situation.' Clyne will be hoping to start for Saints at Stoke this weekend, having been dropped to the bench for the win against Hull. Filip Djuricic and Victor Wanyama will be absent for the trip to the Britannia Stadium, as will long-term absentees Fraser Forster, Emmanuel Mayuka and Jay Rodriguez. It is more than a year since the latter last featured for Saints, having ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in defeat at Manchester City. There is at last some positive news for Rodriguez, though, with the forward set to join up with first-team training for 'some parts of the sessions' from next week. 'I hope that he can play a part in one of them maybe last one,' Koeman said. 'Maybe it will be on one side a tough one (to return in) because it is Man City and he got this injury against them. 'That will be nice to end the season but the focus has to be next season and if he is part of one or two games this season it will be great for him, great for the team, great for the club. Adam Lallana was part of the Southampton exodus as he left St Mary's for Liverpool . Lallana was joined at Anfield by Dejan Lovren but Southampton have barely been affected by their absence . 'He is putting everything in to get back, but we are not in a hurry. If he comes back he has to be 100 per cent and that's most important.' Rodriguez's return to fitness will bring with it heightened speculation about his future. Like Clyne and Morgan Schneiderlin, the 25-year-old has been linked with a move away from St Mary's, with the likes of Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool mentioned. But Koeman said: 'Of course I expect we don't sell the player. The player didn't play in my first season as a manager. 'He's good guy, a positive one and a good player, and maybe that will be the best transfer what we can do for the next season.'

Southampton have seen several of their best players leave in recent years . Nathaniel Clyne looks set to be the next to move on from St Mary's . Manchester United have been linked with a move for the right back . Saints boss Ronald Koeman admits it will be difficult to keep him .

You would think that all water is created equal, but a raft of new 'enhanced' H20 products shows that things in the water business are changing, and fast. We're no longer happy posing with Perrier, Fiji or Evian branded bottles. Nowadays those in the know are downing bottles of birch, made from the sap of silver birch trees, sipping on glasses of liquid extracted from artichokes or opting for specially harvested and filtered rainwater. Drink up! Forget tap water, we're now being sold a raft of infused and health-boosting H20s . Sweet tasting birch water contains saponins which can help your body absorb less fat . So what makes one type of water better than another? Nutritional Therapist Lorna Driver-Davies explains the health benefits of these new super saps. Artichoke water . According to ARTY, which produces this drink, the water is extracted from Californian artichokes, a plant rich in health-boosting silymarin and cynarin. The water is said to contain minerals including iron, potassium, vitamin C and magnesium. Flavoured with spearmint and apple, the 30-calories per bottle water is sweetened with agave and fruit. Price: £43.55 for a case of 24 235ml-bottles  of ARTY. Expert comment: 'The company doesn't explain their special extraction process so its hard to comment. It seems fairly natural and artichokes are nutritious but I would advise eating them. 'You can also make a broth drink from the left over water are cooking artichokes. 'Perhaps the extraction method doesn't use heat as this might help to keep the nutrients intact. It might be good to drink occasionally but I am sure the potency would be like a medical tincture of powder capsule. 'Personally we should try to reduce our intake of naturally sweetened products as many of us consume far too much sugar and fruit sugar and this product adds fruit juice and agave. Eating whole fruit is more nutritious.' ARTY artichoke water is said to contain minerals including iron, potassium, vitamin C and magnesium . Birch water . Made from the sap of silver birch trees, birch water is meant to be rich in nutrients and contain vitamins A and B. The sweet tasting water, which comes in at 18 calories per 100ml, also contains saponins,which can help your body absorb less fat. Price: Nordic Koivu, £8.99 for 500ml; Sibberi, £3.30 per 300ml . Expert comment: 'Birch water is a very old tradition and I would perhaps recommend it if you liked the taste and wanted nutrient rich water, but I would not go as far to say that it might be cellulite-busting or other health claims. 'Silver birch is used in herbal medicine and it has good health benefits as a natural diuretic or for lymphatic health, but this is likely to be a more concentrated tincture made from bark, leaf and resin.' Cactus water . This contains extract of prickly pear cactus, a plant with levels minerals which can aid the digestive system. It also is high in electrolytes and as a bonus, has betalains, an antioxidant which could help reduce hangover symptoms. Just remember to drink it before you consume alcohol. Price: £49 for a  pack of 12 500ml bottles of True Nopal . Expert comment: 'I am a fan of pure coconut water and certainly notice the difference in my energy and mood if I drink it before a workout or if I am feeling tired I do find it reviving. 'Therefore anything with a good amount of electrolytes seems promising; however I would want to know if its 100 per cent cactus water.' Prickly pear cactus (left)  which contains electrolytes, is the star in cactus water (right) Charcoal water . The Japanese have used Binchotan active charcoal as a water purifier since the 17th century. The charcoal reduces reduces chlorine, mineralises the water and balances the pH. The stick of charcoal can be used for up to six months. Price: £14.95 for a Black + Blum Charcoal Filter water bottle . Expert comment: ''This just appears to be a portable filter, almost a mobile version of a Britta filter. I would imagine this just takes some of the hardness out of tap water release minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium back into the water. 'I think this is one of the best options as its very cost effective and eco-friendly. I would actually want to try something like this myself considering home filters that remineralise the water are often much more expensive.' Fulvic water . Australian pop siblings Kylie and Dannii Minogue are said to be fans of BLK Fulvic Water, which has 77 trace minerals and electrolytes. The water is infused with fulvic acids which present naturally in peat. Price: £12.98 for four 500ml-bottles of BLK. Expert comment: 'Fulvic acid is often found in the layer of earth that feeds plants. It may have some benefit for us therefore as its like a concentrated trace mineral. 'I think the cost of this product goes beyond the price of a bottle of water, so perhaps this is best used as a course for a couple of months. It would be expensive to use each day.' Spring water infused with fulvic acid (left) and lemon combined with cold-pressed watermelon pulp (right) Maple water . Made from Canadian maple syrup, this water claims to contain 46 health-boosting ingredients including calcium, magnesium and potassium. Price: £2.45 for a 330ml bottle of Seva maple water . Expert comment: 'This sounds similar to birch and indeed, coconut water, so it is probably pleasant to drink and it seems it has similar qualities. 'I am not discounting the product but its potentially more expensive than coconut water which seems very similar. So personally I would stick to coconut water unless I was living in Canada where the maple water is probably cheaper!' Rainwater . Purified rainwater is big business in the US with companies all rushing out to catch, filter, bottle and sell rainwater to punters looking for a natural and ecologically sound liquid boost. Price: Currently not available in the UK although you can get it for £16 ($24) for 12 bottles on www.agana-water.com . Expert comment: 'Rainwater can be safe to drink; In fact this is how many people in countries across the world have access to water (think of remote areas or poorer parts of the world). 'But it would need to be cleaned and filtered. I am not sure of the health benefits and I think it would be more of value to health to drink mineral water, due to mineral content. Watermelon water . Cold pressed raw watermelon flesh, rind and pulp are combined with lemon to make this drink, which is said to contain calcium, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and sodium. It comes in at 60-calories per bottle and also has lycopene and beta-carotene. Price: £66 for a pack of 12 335ml bottles of WTRMLN WTR . Expert comment: 'I quite like the look of this as a pre-workout or natural energy drink. 'It might be a little similar to coconut water but the nutrition is only like to vary slightly. I think this is  worth trying but as with all these drinks, I wouldn't expect a life changing experience. 'I also think you could make your own watermelon water and add organic lemon rind (skin) into the blender to increase immune and antioxidant nutrition.'

Nutricentre's nutritional therapist Lorna Driver-Davies explains benefits . Companies are harvesting, filtering, bottling and selling rainwater . Nutrient-rich birch water has diuretic properties and good health benefits .

The Residence: Inside The Private World Of The White House . by Kate Andersen Brower . (Harper £18.99) For Americans, the White House is as iconic and royal a palace as you can get. For non-Americans, it is a respected power symbol,but not one to be especially loved. Kate Brower, an American journalist assigned to cover the Obama White House, became intrigued by the workings of the mansion after watching Downton Abbey.She set about interviewing the staff, who number at least 100, to build up a comparable picture of the American version of Upstairs, Downstairs. The staff all live out in Washington and commute in. The hours are long. Those on duty cannot go home until the President retires and goes to bed. So they see little of their families and are often divorced as a result. The pay is not great, but the job is prestigious and passed by personal recommendation among friends. Most of them have stayed there for 20 years or more. Ronald Reagan (pictured with his wife, Nancu) , on the other hand, was over-chummy, so eager to talk to them that servants actually tried to dodge him in order not to get caught for hours . The West Wing is the President’s office quarters; the East Wing belongs to the First Lady and her office staff. ‘The Residence’, as the living quarters are called, really begins on the second floor and is kept hidden from the hundreds of tourists who parade through the state rooms every afternoon. Keeping the organisation running smoothly, from the workshops in the basement to the snipers on the roof, is a complex operation. It costs money — $13 million a year from government funds, plus a hefty contribution from the First Family itself. Presidents and their wives have to pay for their own food and drink and that of their personal guests. They are also charged for dry-cleaning. Even well-heeled First Ladies are always appealing to keep the bills down, especially in the kitchens where top chefs are above such considerations as cost. Jackie Kennedy was heard to complain: ‘We haven’t nearly as much money as you read in the papers’; while the Carters even asked the kitchen to serve them leftovers for their personal meals. The White House is never untenanted. The changeover of President takes place at 12 noon on Inauguration Day. Between then and 5pm, the entire moving out and in of the two families and their respective belongings has to be completed. The staff include ushers, chefs, maids, doormen, engineers, plumbers, full-time florists (the flower bill is enormous), even calligraphers who are kept busy writing invitations in fine script. But the glory of the place is its corps of butlers — six of them full-time, plus dozens more called in for big receptions, parties and dinners. Even well-heeled First Ladies are always appealing to keep the bills down, Jackie Kennedy (pictured with her John F Kennedy) was heard to complain: ‘We haven’t nearly as much money as you read in the papers’ Most, by tradition, are black. There is a picture of ten of them taking a break between courses in their black ties. What is the collective noun for such a fine body of men? A bevy of butlers? The Kennedys and the Clintons liked staying up late and entertaining until 2am, which meant that those on duty didn’t get home until much later than that. This didn’t go down well. Oddly enough, the best-liked couple were the older Bushes — George H. W. and his wife, Barbara, who were used to having plenty of servants and were relaxed and genuinely concerned about them. The black staff, especially the elderly butlers who remembered segregation, are especially proud to serve the Obamas as the first black presidential family. One found Obama and his wife, Michelle, celebrating gaining The White House on their first night there with an impromptu dance to a record by Mary J. Blige. And yet the Obamas have turned out to be rather reserved and distant with the staff — even, says one, ‘stand-offish’. Ronald Reagan, on the other hand, was over-chummy, so eager to talk to them that servants actually tried to dodge him in order not to get caught for hours. He had a disconcerting habit of sitting around naked reading the newspapers. His wife, Nancy, by contrast, was a martinet who collected Limoges china. Woe betide anyone who broke a piece. She would call a servant to say that the lights needed turning on when the switch was within easy reach. When she was going to be difficult about the meal service, which was frequently, she would send for the chef, cock her head on one side and smile — and then find fault, usually with the desserts served by chef Roland Mesnier. Unlike some presidential couples, the Clintons (pictured) used to share a bedroom — until the Lewinsky scandal - when Bill was relegated to the sofa in the study for a matter of time . Once, she decided at the last moment that the dessert for a state dinner should be sugar baskets each containing three sugar tulips. Chef Roland objected: ‘But there are only two days left until the dinner!’ She cocked her head: ‘Roland, you have two days and two nights before the dinner.’ Richard Nixon installed a bowling alley in the basement. He used to wander into the kitchens for a chat and discovered a washer-up who was also a keen bowler. They went on playing until 2am. Nixon then wrote a note to the man’s wife to explain why he was so late home. The Carters made news by appointing a convicted murderess as nanny to their daughter, Amy. Rosalynn Carter was convinced she was innocent, and the first family’s confidence was justified when the verdict was reversed. Unlike some presidential couples, the Clintons used to share a bedroom — until the Lewinsky scandal reached its height in 1998. For three or four months, Hillary made Bill sleep on a sofa in a study attached to the bedroom. Most women on the staff thought he’d got what he deserved. The feuding Clintons were the talk of the staff, who overheard their bad language and the sound of objects being thrown in bedrooms. Hillary’s voice screaming ‘Goddam bastard!’ was followed by a heavy thud. Much blood was discovered all over the bed. No one believed that her husband, who needed several stitches, had walked into a bathroom door in the dark, as he explained. ‘We’re pretty sure she clocked him with a book,’ said one member of staff. There were certainly plenty to hand — there were at least 20 on the Clintons’ bedside tables, including the Bible. But the biggest disturber of the peace was the huge bully from Texas, Lyndon B. Johnson, who succeeded the assassinated J. F. Kennedy. He gloried in his size (6 ft 3 in) and his achievements. He had TV sets installed everywhere and kept several on loudly as he watched himself in the newscasts. He undressed in front of the staff and gave them instructions while sitting on the lavatory, whose seat had to be replaced with a bigger one when he broke it. He drove the plumbers to nervous breakdowns over his shower. It was never hot enough nor strong enough for him. They replaced one after the other until the water came out as if from a fire hose and the heat generated set off the fire alarm. One water jet had to be aimed precisely at his penis (which he called ‘Jumbo’) and another up his rear end. He raged at the plumbers until he got satisfaction. Such was the man who escalated the Vietnam War.

For non-Americans the White House it is a respected power symbol . A journalist assigned to cover the Obama White House became intrigued . She interviewed staff to get an insight into the inner workings of the house .

A woman convicted of killing her five-year-old son by poisoning him with salt has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison. Lacey Spears of Scottsville, Kentucky, was spared the maximum 25 years to life. Spears who chronicled her son Garnett's illnesses on a personal blog called 'Garnett's Journey' and other social media, was convicted by a jury in White Plains, New York, last month of second-degree murder in his 2014 death at Westchester Medical Center. Scroll down for video . Lacey Spears of Scottsville, Kentucky, was found guilty last month of second-degree murder in the death of Garnett-Paul Spears at a suburban New York hospital (pictured Wednesday) Lacey Spears of Scottsville, Kentucky, was spared the maximum 25 years to life. She showed no emotion when she was sentenced . The New York judge who sentenced Spears on Wednesday said she suffers from a mental illness and said the crime was still 'unfathomable in its cruelty' The New York judge who sentenced Spears on Wednesday said she suffers from a mental illness and said the crime was still 'unfathomable in its cruelty.' Prosecutors asked for the maximum sentence, saying Spears made her son ill because she had a bizarre need for attention. Spears' lawyer requested the minimum 15 years to life - he called her a hardworking single mother who gave her son unconditional love. Prosecutors said Spears loaded the hospitalized boy's . feeding tube with a lethal amount of salt and kept on blogging. Poignant: Spears is seen here with her son Garnett.  Prosecutors said Spears loaded the hospitalized boy's feeding tube with a lethal amount of salt and kept on blogging . Spears' lawyer Stephen Riebling said she was innocent, . blamed the hospital for negligence, and said he plans to appeal . the verdict. While awaiting sentencing, where she faces a maximum penalty . of 25 years to life in prison, she was being held at Westchester . County jail in Valhalla, said a spokesman for Westchester . District Attorney Janet DiFiore. Prosecutors blamed Spears, who lived in Chestnut Ridge, . about 32 miles (51 km) north of New York City, for her son's . short and tormented life. Prosecutors blamed Spears, who lived in Chestnut Ridge,about 32 miles (51 km) north of New York City, for her son'sshort and tormented life . 'Throughout his five years, Garnett Spears was forced to . suffer through repeated hospitalizations, unneeded surgical . procedures and ultimately poisoning with salt, all at the hands . of the one person who should have been his ultimate protector: . his mother,' DiFiore said after Spears was convicted. 'Using the child's 'illnesses' to self aggrandize herself, . her actions directly lead to her son's tortured death,' the . prosecutor said. Spears told investigators that her blond, blue-eyed son, . whose father was killed in a car accident, suffered from a slew . of medical problems from Chrohn's and Celiac diseases to ear . abnormalities, according to court papers. Her social media posts about his ongoing problems and . hospitalizations, including photos of his final hours on life . support, were introduced as evidence by the prosecution at . trial. Defense attorneys said the evidence did not prove murder. They have promised an appeal of the conviction. Spears did not testify at the trial.

Lacey Spears of Scottsville, Kentucky, was found guilty last month of second-degree murder in the death of Garnett-Paul Spears . The 27-year-old Spears was found guilty of force-feeding heavy concentrations of sodium through the boy's stomach tube . Judge who sentenced Spears on Wednesday said she suffers from a mental illness and said the crime was still 'unfathomable in its cruelty' She showed no emotion when she was sentenced .

Europe’s oldest lar gibbon is enjoying celebrity status after a video of it strutting through a wildlife park went viral. Brian the lar gibbon, who is 50-years-old, was videoed by Amanda Dorman from South Lanarkshire, Scotland, who captured the critter’s creepy walk on a visit to the Lake District Wildlife Park near Keswick. The seven-second video, which is accompanied by Ms Dorman giggling throughout, shows the lar gibbon sneaking across in its enclosure while looking back and forth at the filmmaker. It was then shared over 130,000 times before The Lad Bible page picked it up and added the caption: ‘Running across the landing naked when you forget your towel.’ This resulted in the video being viewed over nine million times. Richard Robinson, Park Manager at the Lake District Wildlife Park spoke about the video on the park’s website, he said: ‘Brian is the oldest lar gibbon in Europe, and is very fortunate to be here. The hilarious video was captured by a visitor to Lake District Wildlife Park and shows the 50-year-old primate sneaking across a feild . ‘His records begin in 1965 at Chester Zoo and he joined us in 2000. Brian, his lifetime partner Sooty and their youngsters have been entertaining our guests for years. ‘They love swinging through the trees, walking round, grooming and sunbathing. There are hundreds of pictures and videos of the whole family, but none have caught the imagination like this video. ‘The caption just goes to highlight how we interpret their actions as being very human like – it’s this that makes them so endearing.’ The video has been compared to running across the landing naked when you forget your towel . Ms Dorman wrote on Facebook: ‘I’m glad Brian has done so well with my video. Hopefully loads of people go to visit him.’ The lar gibbon also known as the white-handed gibbon, is a primate in the gibbon family. They are strictly monogamous mammals and form strong family ties, as demonstrated by Brian, who has fathered a number of young – three of which still live at the park – with Sooty.

Brian the lar gibbon was captured strutting at the Lake District Wildlife Park . Amanda Dorman from Scotland shot and uploaded the seven-second clip . Video shows 50-year-old primate sneaking along while looking at filmmaker . Park manager said Brian has been 'entertaining our guests for years'

Don McLean (pictured) is responsible American Pie, the lyrics of which have been puzzled over for decades . There has never been a popular song quite like it. For more than 40 years, its lyrics have been an enigma wrapped in an eight-and-a-half minute long rock 'n' roll puzzle. Argued over by generations of geeky fans, deciphered and re-deciphered by code-breaking rock nerds and considered to be poetic reflections on mid-20th century U.S. social history by even groovier academics, it's called American Pie. And this week its lyrics, hand-written in 1971 by a young folk singer called Don McLean, were sold at auction in New York for more than $1 million. That's a lot of money for 18 sheets of paper, albeit with a lost seventh verse. But, to be honest, I rather think that whoever bought them got a bargain. Because, in this age, when song lyrics have all but become meaningless, American Pie illustrates, in a series of images, metaphors and allusions, just what can be done within the frame of a melodically straightforward pop song. It's also a paean to education. McLean loves words, he says, 'almost as much as life'. That may be a slight overstatement, but it shows. Of course, like all poets, McLean didn't give us a key to the riddle of what his song was about when he released his multi-million-selling single. That would have spoiled it. 'It means I'll never have to work again,' he would joke about how much money the song had made him, leaving us to work out for ourselves what the 'sad news on the doorstep' was exactly, and why he 'couldn't take one more step' when he read it. That was the easy part, of course, for anyone of my and his generation who learned about the death in a plane crash in 1959 of one of the first great singer-songwriters of rock, Buddy Holly, when we read about it in the morning newspaper. As McLean sings, it was truly 'The day the music died'. I was on a Ribble bus going to school in Lancashire, peering over the shoulder of the man in front of me when I saw the headline. McLean, according to his song, anyway, was 14 and delivering papers in the rather smart New York suburb of New Rochelle where he grew up. It was a strange, wistful opening for a pop song, but then, as the beat kicked in, the lyrics began to portray the innocence of God-fearing, teenage high school in Fifties America. Listing pop song titles like the Book Of Love and A White Sports Coat and A Pink Carnation, and dances in the gym where the worst that could happen would be that the girl you fancied was dancing with some other guy, it painted a picture of what by 1971 was already a bygone time. Then, in between every verse, would come that cryptic chorus about driving his 'Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry'. For years, I thought that was something to do with the raised earthworks — levees — that run along the banks of the Mississippi in New Orleans, until I discovered that a 'levee' can also mean a party. So the parties that kids would attend in the non-threatening Fifties would always have been dry — that is, without alcohol. Yes, same in Britain. On the surface, it might seem that American Pie — especially the first half, which was the section mainly played on the radio because the record was far too long to be played in full — was just a misty-eyed lament for an untroubled Mom and Apple Pie American youth. But, suddenly, the mood changed as McLean — jaundiced almost, and certainly disappointed — looked around late-Sixties America and saw how the 'jester in a coat he borrowed from James Dean' (thought to mean Bob Dylan in his leather jacket) stole the King's 'thorny crown'. Or, as you and I might say, knocked Elvis Presley off his top-notch perch. Almost everything is seen through youth icons. In the line 'while Lenin read a book on Marx', was he teasingly criticising John Lennon for appearing to be espousing Marxist revolutionary theory in his solo songs? I think he might have been. And was 'helter skelter in a summer swelter' a reference to the murders of actress Sharon Tate and friends by the 'Charles Manson Family' in Los Angeles in the summer of 1969? It has to be. In an absurd defence, murderer Manson maintained that he had interpreted The Beatles innocuous lyrics in their song Helter Skelter as instructions to go out and kill. Manson is still in jail. Even after all these years, much of American Pie is still opaque. Was the reference to The Byrds' record Eight Miles High a comment on the carpet-bombing by U.S. jets in Vietnam? Only McLean knows — and he isn't saying. When asked to give a few hints as to the meaning of the lyrics for this week's auction catalogue, he simply said that 'the song was not a parlour game', but 'an indescribable photograph of America that I tried to capture in words and music'. And metaphor, he might have added, as, in my interpretation of the lyrics, a game of American football becomes a student demonstration, probably at Kent State University, over America's military extension of the Vietnam war to Cambodia, to the music of The Beatles' Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album. To this day, songwriter Don McLean has refused to divulge what the lyrics of American Pie refer to . 'The half-time air was sweet-perfume', which probably means that everybody was smoking pot, and wanting to have a nice, quiet time, when the demo was broken up violently by the Ohio National Guard, who shot four students dead. Then there's the question of Mick Jagger. Is he 'Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack Flash sat on a Candlestick'? Maybe. But there is confusion because it isn't The Beatles' famous last U.S. show at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, that McLean is singing about, but The Rolling Stones' performance at nearby Altamont in 1969. At that concert, the Stones performed Sympathy For The Devil and then watched helplessly as, before them in the crowd, Hell's Angels beat a man to death. 'And as I watched him on the stage, my hands were clenched in fists of rage,' go the lyrics of American Pie. 'No angel born in hell, could break that Satan's spell.' Dancing to rock 'n' roll was never meant to get like this, he seems to be saying. I'm not sure that if I were Mick Jagger, I'd want to hear that sung about myself. Although McLean said before the auction of his song's lyrics that the pages would 'divulge everything there is to divulge' about this 'mystical trip into my past', they clearly don't. But the material does cast some light on how the song changed before he recorded it. Originally, he had intended a positive ending, suggesting an extra verse that the music he once loved would be reborn in happier times. But in the end he settled for the more worldly-wise: 'The three men I admire the most, The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost / They caught the last train for the coast / The day the music died.' A bleak ending, yes, but apart from the reference to the Holy Trinity, is there also perhaps a nod here to John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, whose assassinations occurred in the Sixties? Again, McLean isn't saying. What he does do, however, is give excellent advice to songwriters who are just starting out: 'Immerse yourself in beautiful music and beautiful lyrics and think about every word you say in a song.' Were the lyrics 'The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost' a nod to John F. Kennedy (left), Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King (right), whose assassinations occurred in the Sixties? It seems so obvious, doesn't it? But then you turn on the radio and realise that, with just a few exceptions, an appreciation of good music and lyrics has played little part in the education of so many of today's songwriters. As McLean showed, the right word can mean so much. Most people will probably think of 69-year-old Don McLean as a one-hit wonder — now living in semi-retirement, and no doubt the lap of luxury, with his wife in Maine. And he certainly wasn't able to ever better American Pie. But at around the same time, he also wrote two other pop classics. Vincent, about Vincent Van Gogh's painting The Starry Night, as well as And I Love You So. This week's buyer of the lyrics of American Pie unfortunately prefers to remain anonymous, and that suggests to me that's he's a billionaire who wants to frame them and stick them on his study wall. I'd far rather they had been bought by an university so students of U.S. literature and social history could spend another 40-odd years poring over them, and discussing what can be done with a popular song, and how America was, as it says in the lyrics, a 'long, long time ago'.

For more than 40 years, the lyrics of American Pie have been puzzled over . This week the handwritten lyrics sold for more than $1 million at auction . The verses contain hidden references to seminal events of the 50s and 60s . It includes nods to Buddy Holly, Charles Manson and Martin Luther King .

With just two weekends of Football League action to play, and one in the Conference, it is crunch time for a number of clubs. Some are fighting for promotion and some relegation, but this Saturday could see a number of ups and downs in English football. Here, Sportsmail's guide takes you through the permutations in the Championship, League One, League Two and the Conference. Watford can be promoted if they win and one of Bournemouth or Middlesbrough lose and Norwich fail to win . Rotherham's desire to stave off relegation to League One has been made more difficult by a points deduction . Steve McClaren will be desperate to manage in the Premier League again; Derby can secure a play-off spot . Championship . Watford (away to Brighton) will be promoted if they win and one of Bournemouth (home to Bolton, Monday) or Middlesbrough (away to Fulham) lose and Norwich (away to Rotherham) fail to win. Derby (away to Millwall) will make sure of a play-off place if they win. Ipswich (home to Nottingham Forest) will make sure of a play-off place if they win and both Brentford (away to Reading) and Wolves (away to Wigan) fail to win. The situation at the bottom is complicated by Rotherham's three-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player. If Rotherham win, Wigan will be relegated if they fail to win. If Rotherham win, Millwall will be relegated if they lose. League One . Preston (home to Swindon) will be promoted if they win and MK Dons (away to Rochdale) lose. Sheffield United (away to Leyton Orient) and Chesterfield (home to Bristol City) will be guaranteed play-off places with wins or if Rochdale fail to win. Leyton Orient (home to Sheff Utd) and Notts County (home to Doncaster) will be relegated if they lose and Crewe (away to Coventry) win and Crawley (away to Peterborough) avoid defeat. Colchester (away to Fleetwood) will be relegated if they lose and Crewe and Crawley win and Port Vale (away to Yeovil) avoid defeat. Jermaine Beckford (left) and Daniel Johnson celebrate; Preston can be promoted if they win and MK Dons lose . Burton Albion have already been promoted but they can secure champion status this weekend . League Two . Already-promoted Burton (home to Northampton) will be champions if they win and Shrewsbury (away to Cheltenham) fail to win. Shrewsbury will be promoted if they win or if one of Wycombe (home to Morecambe) or Southend (home to Luton) fails to win. Stevenage (home to Carlisle) will guarantee a play-off place if they win or if one of Plymouth (home to Tranmere) or Luton fails to win. Tranmere will be relegated if they lose and if one of Hartlepool (home to Exeter) or Cheltenham win. Tranmere will also be relegated if they fail to win and Hartlepool win. Cheltenham will be relegated if they lose and Hartlepool win. ........................................................................... Conference . Barnet (home to Gateshead) will be promoted as champions if they win. Bristol Rovers (home to Alfreton) will be promoted as champions if they win and Barnet fail to win. Eastleigh (home to Kidderminster) and Forest Green (home to Dover) will guarantee play-off places if they win or if Macclesfield (away to Torquay) fail to win. Macclesfield need to win and hope either Eastleigh lose or Forest Green fail to win. Barring a 14-goal swing, Alfreton will be relegated if they lose. Welling (home to Southport) will be relegated if they lose and Alfreton draw or if they draw and Alfreton win. Southport will be relegated if they lose and Alfreton win by reversing an eight-goal goal-difference deficit. It is make or break for Bristol Rovers boss Darrell Clarke this weekend - they can be promoted as champions .

In the Championship, both Millwall and Wigan can be relegated . Watford can secure their place in the top flight, depending on other results . Preston can be promoted to the Championship if results go their way . Leyton Orient, Notts County and Colchester can go down in League One . Burton can be champions of League Two if they win against Northampton .

A seven-year-old boy was raped and set on fire by two youths when he went to buy some food. The youths took the boy to an isolated place and raped him. When he resisted, they set him on fire, Inspector Sasthe told PTI. The boy, who suffered 30 per cent burns to his body, somehow managed to escape, Sasthe added. The shocking incident occurred in Pagma Nagar (located on this map), in Bhiwandi City, a suburb of Mumbai . The incident, which happened in Bhiwandi, in Mumbai (stock image) is being investigated by police . The incident took place in Padma Nagar in the city of Bhiwandi, a suburb of Mumbai, police said today. A case has been registered under Sections 307 (attempt to murder), 377 (sodomy) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012. The seven-year-old boy is being treated at the Thane Civil hospital, about 30 minutes away. Police have said they are working to identify and catch the accused.

Youths took boy to an isolated place in Padma Nagar, India, and raped him . When he resisted, they set him on fire, leaving him with 30 per cent burns . He is now being treated at the Thane Civil hospital, about 30 minutes away .

Build up for Sunday’s Manchester derby has officially started with South American duo Radamel Falcao and Sergio Aguero featuring in a promo video for sponsors Puma. In the aptly-named 'Head to Head,' production, Manchester United forward Falcao and his Manchester City counterpart Aguero do just that as they battle it out in a cage style match. And while the scenario won't replicate the atmosphere at Old Trafford the introduction of both players, as they gear up for their unique encounter is met with fans cheering, dressed in the duo's respective team's colours. South American duo Radamel Falcao (left) and Sergio Aguero feature in a promo video for sponsors Puma . Manchester United striker Falcao awaits the arrival of Aguero - backed by a mass of Red Devils' supporters . Aguero is all smiles at the start of the video as the two rival players get ready for cage style encounter . Falcao (left) tries to go past Aguero during the opening stages of their cage match encounter . United's No 9 (left) leaves Aguero trailing in his wake after producing a piece of skill in the video . However, the Manchester City hitman (left) has Falcao backpedaling as he takes a 2-1 lead in the video . Yet, Falcao (left) has the last laugh as he scores an equaliser to see the match end on a cliffhanger at 2-2 . And like for so much of the Premier League era, it is United who take first blood when Falcao shows off his nimble footwork before firing past Aguero. However, it isn't long before the City hitman proves the scourge of the red half of Manchester once more as he nutmegs United's No 9 to equalise before showing all of his predatory qualities to tap home from close range. With both Falcao and Aguero calling on a fan to aid them midway through the encounter, United have the last laugh in the video with a trademark late goal as the former curls home an equaliser to level the scoreline at 2-2. And while the video ends with the scoreline in the balance, neither side will be playing for a draw then they meet for real on Sunday. Manuel Pellegrini’s side travel to Old Trafford looking to secure a Champions League place after defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday all but ended their pursuit of league leaders Chelsea. But, the Chilean could also be fighting to hold on to his job as a lacklustre City look to save what looks to be, by their recent high standards, a disappointing campaign. United, on the other hand, have hit form at exactly the right time and are also looking to secure a Champions League spot having started the season poorly. City boss Manuel Pellegrini witnessed his side limp to a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace . Puncheon celebrates his brilliant free kick which all but ended Manchester City's hopes of catching Chelsea . City striker Aguero stands, hands on hips, after seeing his side fall behind at Selhurst Park .

Premier League duo Radamel Falcao and Sergio Aguero star in Puma video . South American strikers feature in advert ahead of Manchester derby . Manchester City travel to Old Trafford looking to salvage their poor season . Manchester United are looking for Champions League spot after slow start .

Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici has taken to Twitter to apologise for his crucial gaffe in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal. With the game finishing 1-1 after 90 minutes, the Australian inexplicably let a tame Alexis Sanchez shot slip through his grasp in the sixth minute of extra-time and could only watch on as it trickled over the line, allowing Arsenal to book a second successive final appearance. The 30-year-old, who was 'inconsolable' after the match, has received unwavering support from his manager and team-mates but issued an apology to Reading's fans. Adam Federici tries in vain to stop Alexis Sanchez's strike from going over the line in Saturday's FA Cup game . Sanchez (centre) celebrates making it 2-1 to Arsenal as Federici (second left) is left dejected after his error . 'Just like to say thank you for all your messages and how sorry I am for my mistake, we gave our all and deserved to at least take it pens,' he posted on his official Twitter account. 'It's part of being a goal keeper and I'm sure it will make me stronger ! Thank you again for your amazing support £readingfc.' Steve Clarke's men, in the lower reaches of the Sky Bet Championship, forced extra-time after Garath McCleary's second-half volley cancelled out Sanchez's opener.

Adam Federici lets Alexis Sanchez's extra-time effort through his legs . Sanchez's goal made it 2-1 to Arsenal who will now play in the FA Cup final . Federici left inconsolable after error but says he will come back stronger .

(CNN)He wouldn't give his name. But the name tattooed on his neck -- Gertrude -- gave him away. That's what Kankakee County, Illinois, Sheriff Tim Bukowski said Saturday about Kamron Taylor, the 23-year-old convicted murderer turned jail escapee until his arrest overnight in Chicago. Authorities around Illinois had been looking for Taylor since early Wednesday, when he jumped a correctional officer at Kankakee's Jerome Combs Detention Center, then took off with the guard's uniform and SUV. Surveillance video was the last officials saw of Taylor until just before midnight Friday, in Chicago. "They saw a guy that matched the description," Bukowski said. "And if you're in law enforcement very long, you just get a feeling that something's not right. ... I think that's what happened." The suspect ran five city blocks before being tracked down, carrying a loaded handgun. He didn't go easily, refusing to identify himself. But when Chicago police contacted their law enforcement counterparts about 60 miles south in Kankakee County and told them about the tattoo, it became clearer who the man was. As Bukowski said of the Gertrude tattoo, "It's not a common name to have around your neck." Fingerprints later confirmed that Chicago police had indeed caught up with Taylor. While not offering details beyond that no one is thought to have driven him north nor did a tipster call to specify his location, Bukowski did say "we have some ideas of where he went and how he ended up" in the Windy City. It wasn't immediately known either when Taylor will return to Kankakee County. But, when he does, the sheriff said the convict will likely face an attempted murder charge for his attack of the jail guard on top of his already extensive criminal history. Murderer overpowers guard, drives off in his SUV . Bukowski said he expects that Taylor will eventually be incarcerated outside Kankakee County, in part because "you don't want someone to raise" the idea that guards there might somehow seek retaliation for the attack on one of their own. What the sheriff doesn't want is for Taylor to go free ever again. This is a man, after all, who killed a man in a June 2013 botched robbery, had to be wrestled to the ground by bailiffs after his conviction in late February, then escaped jail after assaulting the guard. "He's not going to walk down the block again, I don't believe," Bukowski said. The assaulted correctional officer remains in an Illinois hospital, where his condition has improved and he's been able to talk to fellow authorities. This qualifies as very good news, given that authorities think Taylor "believed that he had killed that correctional officer by strangling him" around 3 a.m. (4 a.m. ET) Wednesday, according to the sheriff. The guard was making his rounds when he was attacked from the side, then severely beaten and choked. Taylor then allegedly disrobed the guard, a military veteran and 10-year employee of the corrections department. The guard was left on the jail floor, going in and out of consciousness, for about 35 minutes before authorities -- concerned because the guard hadn't responded to calls -- found him, the sheriff said. The alleged attacker then walked out of the jail, albeit only after having his identity checked by camera after pushing a button to notify "master control" that he wanted to leave. "We think that because he had the officer's uniform on," the sheriff explained this week, "that's how he was able to effectively escape." Now that Taylor is once again locked up, the focus has shifted more to how he left in the first place. Opining that the escape wouldn't have occurred "if everybody had followed protocol," Bukowski said it's believed the inmate wasn't in his cell at lockdown. "That's where the big mistake happened," the sheriff said. "Someone missed that. And from that point on, things broke down." CNN's John Newsome contributed to this report.

The sheriff says a "big mistake" contributed to the inmate's escape . 2 months after being convicted of murder, Kamron Taylor escaped an Illinois jail . He is captured by police 60 miles away in Chicago, authorities say .

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

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

Thousands of holidaymakers face up to three days of chaos and cancelled flights because of a strike by French air traffic controllers. EasyJet and BA are among a host of major airlines expected to scrap hundreds of flights thanks to the walk-out, which will start at 5am tomorrow and run for 48 hours - with considerable knock-on disruption expected. Experts fear up to half of all flights between the UK and France could be axed, depending on how strongly the strike holds. Delays: easyJet is one of many airlines set to cancel flights over a strike by French air traffic controllers over the next three days (file photo) Families returning from their Easter holidays and those hoping for a last-minute break will be worst affected. EasyJet is cancelling 118 flights to and from France, including 10 which either start or finish at British airports. A spokesman said: 'EasyJet has been advised of planned industrial strike action by French air traffic control services on April 8 and government transport workers on April 9. Like all airlines flying to and from France, we expect significant impact to our flights during this period, including cancellations.' The cancelled services include return flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle and London Gatwick, Paris and Luton, Gatwick and Toulouse, plus flights between Gatwick and Spain. The airline urged all passengers going to France to check the status of their flight online before they travel. British Airways said it was cancelling around a dozen return flights from the UK. A spokesman said: 'Early indications are that there will be significant disruption for all airlines who fly within, to and from France and who also use French airspace for over flights. 'We are doing all we can to minimise disruption to customers flying to and from France as a result of the threatened air traffic control strike. 'Unfortunately there will be some knock-on delays to other parts of our short-haul network as a result of the strike action, given how much airspace in Europe will be affected. We are sorry for any disruption to customers' travel plans.' Flybe said it was cancelling 16 flights including services to Paris from Manchester, Birmingham and Exeter as well as some flights from Southampton. Adding to the possible chaos, tomorrow is the first day of a new regultion which forces travel operators to check the passports of all passengers leaving Britain and pass on their details to the Home Office. Chaos: Charles de Gaulle Airport, pictured, and other French hubs will be severely affected by the strike . The strike has been called because the French air traffic union says their controllers are expected to retire later than their counterparts elsewhere in western Europe. The walk-out is one of a series planned this month, with more industrial action from April 16 to 18 and another walk-out between April 29 and May 2. Plans for the original strike on March 25 were suspended after the fatal Germanwings crash in the French Alps. European air traffic chiefs at Eurocontrol have also warned of 'a significant risk of disruption', with the number of flights from France's busiest airport down 40 per cent tomorrow and 50 per cent on Thursday. National carrier Air France, based at Charles de Gaulle Airport outside Paris, is expected to be hardest hit. Air France said up to 40 per cent of its medium haul flights to and from Paris CDG will be cancelled. Rregional subsidiary HOP! will axe two thirds of its flights to and from Orly airport, and 40 per cent of services at other French airports. Britain's National Air Traffic Services, which controls the airspace over the UK, said: 'We've spoken to our operational teams and much will depend on the severity of the strike and how the airlines choose to respond in terms of their schedules. 'If it follows previous patterns we can expect a lot of airlines requesting to re-route around French airspace. That shifts the traffic from our usually very busy south coast airspace sectors to the west (Lands End) and east (Clacton and Dover).' A spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority said passengers affected by the strike would not receive compensation as strike action is classed as an 'unforeseen circumstance' outside the control of airlines. But they will be entitled to food, drink and, if necessary, hotel accommodation. Ryanair said it was cancelling more than 250 flights with more likely, branding the strike 'grossly unfair'. Ryanair is cancelling more than 250 flights, with a spokesman branding the strike action as 'grossly unfair' A spokesman for the budget airline said: 'Ryanair regrets to inform customers that it has been forced to cancel over 250 flights on Wednesday due to a French Air Traffic Control strike. 'Further cancellations and delays are likely and customers should check the status of their flight before leaving for the airport on the Ryanair.com website, where the latest information will be published. We sincerely apologise to all customers affected by this unwarranted strike action and we call on the EU and French authorities to take measures to prevent any further disruption. 'It's grossly unfair that thousands of European travellers will once again have their travel plans disrupted by the selfish actions of a tiny number of French Air traffic Control workers. 'Ryanair said all affected customers have been contacted by email and text message and advised of their options - full refund, free transfer onto next available flight or free transfer onto an alternative flight routing.'

Strike is set to begin at 5am tomorrow and continue for two days . Up to half of all flights to and from France will be cancelled this week . BA and easyJet have warned passengers to expect severe delays .

It’s a shame to see another talented young player being photographed taking ‘hippy crack.’ It might be legal but it’s still a drug. If you want to be a top athlete you don’t want that in your body. In a strange way, maybe this story will actually help keep Jack Grealish’s feet on the ground. He was outstanding against Liverpool but it was one game — he has not made it yet. Jack Grealish (left) has become the third top flight starlet caught on camera inhaling nitrous oxide . Grealish starred for Aston Villa in their FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool on Sunday at Wembley . At Arsenal, Arsene Wenger changed the attitude completely. He said as professional athletes we had a duty to look after our bodies. Alcohol was described as poison — it slows down your body when it needs to be perfectly tuned. You eat what’s required to refuel, not for pleasure. Of course you still get players who want to enjoy themselves but there has to be a cut-off point. When I see Jack play it’s no surprise that he is full of confidence. He has a big future but he has to make the right choices. That’s how you make sure you are on the back pages, not the front. Emre Can of Liverpool tries to tackle Grealish during their FA Cup tie with Aston Villa at Wembley .

Aston Villa teenager Jack Grealish was pictured taking 'hippy crack' Grealish was in impressive form in Aston Villa's win over Liverpool . Villa boss Tim Sherwood has warned Grealish over his future behaviour .

Northampton will await expert opinion before deciding when George North will next play after confirming the Wales wing will miss Saturday's European Champions Cup quarter-final at Clermont Auvergne after his latest head injury. North has been knocked unconscious three times in recent months, including in last Friday's 52-30 win over Wasps, and was on Wednesday being assessed by a neurologist. 'We won't play him at the weekend,' Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder said. George North lies motionless on the Franklin's Gardens turf after being knocked out against Wasps . 'Clearly he had a nasty knock. He did get knocked unconscious for a very short period of time. Thankfully he was well looked after, he came round very quickly and has had no real bad adverse after-effects. But even so, we won't play him this weekend. 'He's making good progress. He's improving and down there at the moment going to see a neurologist and we'll wait to see what the experts say. 'We've got to make sure the medical experts are happy and satisfied that he is fit to return to play and as soon as they say he is, then we'll be happy to pick him again.' North left the field unconscious after scoring the second of two tries in Saints' win, with Wasps forward Nathan Hughes sent off for dangerous play as the Wales wing touched down. Hughes protested his innocence but on Tuesday was banned for three weeks. North also suffered blows to the head on Wales duty in the autumn and during the RBS 6 Nations when twice he had head knocks in the opener against England, controversially continuing before being stood down for the Scotland clash. Former World Rugby medical adviser Dr Barry O'Driscoll says North - the top try-scorer in the competition with seven this season - should not play again this term. Nathan Hughes arrives late as North touches down - moments later his leg connected with the wing's head . Mallinder is not unduly concerned but will await medical opinion. 'There's been lots of opinion over the last few days in particular,' Mallinder said. 'We've got to be careful that we don't blow anything out of proportion. 'It's a tough game. George has said that himself. People who play the game understand that there are inherent dangers, I suppose, of playing. 'We're always going to have incidents but player welfare will always come first. We will make sure we follow all protocols.' North might have been eligible for Saturday's match, had he passed the return to play concussion protocols. Mallinder added: 'If it was his first one (concussion) then we would be considering him, if he passed all the protocols that he had to and was available. 'Seeing as it's not his first then it's the sensible thing to take specialist opinion.' Mallinder was reluctant to comment on Hughes' three-week ban - a punishment which left his Wasps team-mate James Haskell to tweet 'astounded would be an understatement' - but insisted he did not want to see the incident repeated. The Welshman receives medical treatment on the pitch before being taken off on a stretcher . Mallinder said: 'I said at the time I think it was a red card offence. I still do. The disciplinary process has taken place and that's what he's got. 'You've got to be very, very careful. George North scored a try and therefore there wasn't much anybody could do about that. 'You've got to make as much effort as you can to get away from that incident. We don't want that happening again.' The English champions will, without North, bid to end Clermont's 22-game unbeaten run in European competition at Stade Marcel-Michelin. Two previous meetings have been won by the Frenchmen, who have never lost a home quarter-final in the competition. Mallinder said: 'It is going to be a massive challenge but we have had a few of these challenges over the years. 'I know when we have got a big game because you see in training when the intensity goes up. 'We have got a lot of players used to playing in big games. We are looking forward to it.' North is congratulated after scoring the first of his two tries against Wasps on Friday night .

George North knocked out after scoring against Wasps on Friday . Concussion was the wing's third suffered in recent months . North will sit out Saturday's Champions Cup clash on medical advice . Wasps No 8 Nathan Hughes been banned for three weeks for the incident .

The first robot to be sent into the radioactive reactor of Fukushima nuclear power plant has stalled just three hours into its mission. These incredible pictures offer the first glimpse into the melted reactors at the Japanese plant after the 2011 nuclear disaster. More than 300,000 people had to be evacuated after three of Fukushima's six reactors blew up following the huge tsunami which devastated the country over three years ago. Nearly 16,000 people lost their lives in the natural disaster and subsequent devastation. Scroll down for video . These are the first incredible pictures inside the melted nuclear reactor at Fukushima power plant after the 2011 disaster . The photographs were captured as part of the robot's mission to inspect melted fuel in one of the reactors . The photographs were captured as part of the robot's mission to inspect melted fuel in one of the reactors. Developed by Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy and the International Research Institute for Nuclear Decommissioning, it was supposed to be able to function for about 10 hours at levels of radiation which would be fatal to humans and cause ordinary electronic devices to malfunction. But decommissioning work at the plant suffered a setback after the adaptable 'transformer' robot stalled before it could complete its operation and had to be abandoned. A second robot mission scheduled for Monday was postponed as engineers investigated the cause of the malfunction. The Tokyo Electric Power Company, which operates the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, admitted the robot had only completed two-thirds of Friday's planned mission inside the Unit 1 containment vessel before it failed. But the company said it had collected enough data to indicate there was path to send robots deeper into the reactor. It leaves the door open to a new generation of remote-controlled robot missions which may finally reveal the residue of the melted fuel for the first time since the 2011 disaster. But it stalled before it could complete its operation and had to be abandoned. A second robot mission scheduled for Monday was postponed as engineers investigated the cause of the malfunction . The Tokyo Electric Power Company, which operates the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, admitted the robot had only completed two-thirds of Friday's planned mission inside the Unit 1 containment vessel before it failed . TEPCO spokesman Teruaki Kobayashi said the robot sufficiently collected temperature, radiation levels and images from parts of the platform just below the reactor core's bottom by the time it got stuck and became unrecoverable. Mr Kobayashi said the test also showed the robot tolerated radiation and that the radiation levels were significantly lower than anticipated. That means robots can last longer and some wireless device may even be usable, even though the radiation levels were way too high for humans to enter the area, even wearing protective gear. Although there were no fatalities from radiation exposure, 300,000 residents were moved from a 20-mile radius of the nuclear plant. In total there were nearly 16,000 deaths reported from the natural disaster and subsequent devastation. Three of the six reactors blew up when a tsunami measuring 9 on the Richter scale hit the region. Clean-up expected to take decades, and cost more than £18 billion. An investigation panel deduced the disaster had major elements of being 'man-made,' and there was a ''culture of complacency about nuclear safety and poor crisis management.' Data will be used to improve future damage assessments, which are crucial to the safe decommissioning of the plant damaged by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. TEPCO plans to send in a different, amphibious robot next year for further investigation of the three reactors that suffered meltdowns. Computer simulation and cosmic ray examinations have shown that almost all fuel rods in the Unit 1 reactor have melted, breached the core and are now lying at the bottom of the containment chamber. The nuclear plant is still being taken apart, and it is estimated it will take decades to make the area safe, as well as cost billions of pounds. With soil and water contaminated, nobody can live there yet, and it is unknown when the clean-up mission will be completed. Reports found that few cancers would be expected as a result of accumulated radiation exposures, although people in the area worst affected by the accident may have a slightly higher risk of developing certain cancers such as leukemia, solid cancers, thyroid cancer and breast cancer. Surveys show only a fifth of former residents want to return to living in the area. The plant has six reactors, three of which were offline when disaster struck on March 11, 2011. More than 300,000 people had to be evacuated after three of Fukushima's six reactors blew up following the huge tsunami which devastated the country over three years ago . Nearly 16,000 people lost their lives in the natural disaster and subsequent devastation . A magnitude-9.0 earthquake triggered a huge tsunami which swept into the plant and knocked out its backup power and cooling systems, leading to meltdowns at the three active reactors. The Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission found the nuclear disaster was 'manmade' and that its direct causes were all foreseeable. It stated that it had also failed to meet the most basic safety requirements, such as assessing the probability of damage, preparing for containing collateral damage from such a disaster, and developing evacuation plans. Decommissioning and dismantling all six reactors is a delicate, time-consuming process that includes removing the melted fuel from a highly radioactive environment, as well as all the extra fuel rods, which sit in cooling pools at the top of the reactor buildings. Workers, who wear protective suits when dismantling the plant, must determine the exact condition of the melted fuel debris and develop remote-controlled and radiation-resistant robotics to deal with it. The process is expected to take at least 40 years. Contamination levels are low, which means people can, for a limited time, view the destruction site . Decommissioning and dismantling all six reactors is a delicate, time-consuming process that includes removing the melted fuel from a highly radioactive environment, as well as all the extra fuel rods, which sit in cooling pools at the top of the reactor buildings .

Fukushima Nuclear Power plant went into meltdown in the 2011 disaster . Three reactors blew up after tsunami causing 300,000 to be evacuated . A robot was sent into one of the nuclear reactors to inspect melted fuel . But it stalled within three hours of the mission and has to be abandoned .

When Louis van Gaal talked about Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney as coaches on the pitch last week, it actually revealed far more than you might at first imagine. Football intelligence is something very few people are truly blessed with. Van Gaal was highlighting these two because of their superior football intelligence. The backdrop is a season at Old Trafford where Champions League football looks likely, but at the same time it is fair to say United have only been truly convincing in a few isolated games. Louis van Gaal has identified Michael Carrick (left) and Wayne Rooney as two of his most bright players . Van Gaal demands a level of 'football intelligence' from his players at Manchester United . United now have a eight-point cushion over Liverpool and are in good shape to make the Champions League . Van Gaal revealed why United have almost stumbled into the top four this season when he praised Carrick and Rooney. He basically said too many players at United aren’t very bright. In fact they’re pretty thick. Of course there are exceptions: Juan Mata is a cultured, classy individual on and off the pitch. Carrick and Rooney have football intelligence in abundance: hence Carrick slipping seamlessly in and out of the centre-half position mid-game at times this season, and Rooney slotting into whichever position Van Gaal asks him to occupy. The Dutchman can trust these players. Let me give you a couple of examples: last summer his first encounter with Luke Shaw was to set up a separate training regime for the teenager because he was so unfit. Shaw admitted his manager was right and accepted he need to step up his mentality at his new club. Spanish midfielder Juan Mata is another cultured, classy player in United's team . Rooney showed plenty of intelligence to turn and volley home United's second goal on Saturday . Luke Shaw had to take part in extra pre-season training sessions to reach the necessary fitness levels . Imagine signing for Manchester United and being so unfit you can’t take part in pre-season training sessions. That’s what happened to Luke Shaw. Not very bright. Ander Herrera played well on Saturday but at one point in the first-half with United pressing he launched a ridiculous pass from the right-wing position, back into his own half. It sailed over Marcos Rojo’s head and the Argentina international had to chase back to retrieve it. It was a poor pass – that can happen. But choosing to make that pass in the first place was inexplicable. Van Gaal was clearly frustrated on the sidelines by this poor in-game management from a top player. Not very bright. Look at Phil Jones bulldozing his way into challenges and getting nowhere near the ball. I’m convinced that’s part of the reason he gets so many injuries. Not very bright. Marouane Fellaini is a good footballer, but he’s had several seasons of being turned into a target man by David Moyes. He had any football intelligence hammered out of him. He regressed – he became not very bright. Ander Herrera score twice against Aston Villa but also played a notably poor pass to Marcos Rojo . Phil Jones makes himself prone to injuries by crashing into tackles . Fellaini had his football intelligence hammered out of him by the disastrous David Moyes regime . A continental colleague told me that Van Gaal is frustrated by the lack of football intelligence he has found in the squad at Old Trafford. This is a guy used to working with erudite thinkers of the game at Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. At these clubs there is a true football philosophy built up over years that has stood the test of time and stands proud despite managers coming and going. Van Gaal walked into United and found a club shorn of its direction. The dictator Sir Alex Ferguson was gone and any philosophy died with the departure of Fergie, and then Moyes's reign set the club back further. The United job is clearly far bigger than just signing Angel Di Maria and thinking everything will be fine. And this issue of a lack of football intelligence in the squad and at the club needs a long-term solution. But at 63 has van Gaal got the time to impose a new philosophy on the club, to teach that intelligence needed?

Very few Manchester United players possess the intelligence demanded . Michael Carrick, Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata can claim to have it . The Dutchman suggested some of his other players lack brains . Luke Shaw wasn't fit enough when he arrived last summer . Phil Jones thunders senselessly into tackles and gets injured . Even Ander Herrera is guilty of playing senseless long balls . Durham: Arsenal only turn it on when the pressure is off . Adrian Durham: Sterling would be earning the same as Balotelli if he signed £100,000-a-week deal at Liverpool... that's the real issue here . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .

It's normally Steffon Armitage who triggers it, but this time it is Nick Abendanon’s doing. He played so well for Clermont Auvergne last weekend – again – that England’s policy against picking players based abroad is back in focus. For the umpteenth time, the RFU and Stuart Lancaster are being urged to invoke the ‘exceptional circumstances’ get-out clause. There is an assumption in many quarters that, this being a World Cup year, it is time to abandon all principles and do whatever it takes to ensure that every Englishman, wherever he may be, is available for selection. Well, here’s an alternative suggestion. Scrap the clause. Now. It is proving to be more hassle than it is worth. Lancaster, his assistants and his employers are being stalked by calls for Armitage to be called into the national squad, as befitting his supreme exploits for Toulon. But that is to ignore the coaches’ reservations, and the realisation that the fall-out from a shift in policy would have long-term repercussions. Former Bath full back Nick Abendanon was outstanding for Clermont as they tore Saracens to shreds . Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage has been one of the standout forwards in Europe in recent seasons . Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea believes the 'exceptional' clause could cause major problems . England hooker Tom Youngs also thinks the clause could create tension in the current international set-up . This is not to decry a quality flanker who has excelled among the Galacticos at his club, but this situation cannot go on. England are being held hostage by their own edict, so why not just ditch the ‘exceptional’ clause and end the out-cry? Critics of the union’s stance over-look the consequences for the club game in this country if there is no restriction in place. This column concurs with Conor O’Shea, who said: ‘It is pure populism to say it is World Cup year and we should do anything we can because the minute you break that (policy), you break the dam. There are always exceptional circumstances. Then there will be the next one and the next one and the next one.’ Leicester’s England hooker, Tom Youngs added: ‘I don’t know how well it would go down with the team. Stuart has built a culture with this group of players. Does he want to disrupt it?’ The 'exceptional' clause rule has continued to heap pressure on Stuart Lancaster and his coaching staff . Fair point. Tell players they have to stay to be considered, then at the 11th hour perform a U-turn and select exiles; that is a short-cut to unrest, surely? This is no restraint of trade either – those who wish to go abroad can do so freely, but the knock-on effect is clear. Well, it is reasonably clear. It would be clearer still if the RFU and England really had the courage of their convictions and abolished the clause entirely. Sam Burgess’s heavily-scrutinised conversion to rugby union will take an intriguing twist on Friday night, when he starts at blindside flanker for Bath against Newcastle at Kingston Park. He has been striving to make an impact in midfield for four months, but his club’s head coach, Mike Ford, insisted long ago that back row would be his ultimate home. There are potential implications for Burgess’s quest to earn a place in England’s World Cup squad, as Lancaster sees him as a candidate to play at inside centre. Sam Burgess's rugby evolution continues on Friday as he starts at blindside flanker against Newcastle . However, despite widespread misgivings about the former league icon’s exploits to date in his new code, he will be included in England’s training squad announced next month, providing he is fit. That is a given. In addition, any further doubts about Manu Tuilagi’s health will further enhance Burgess’s prospects of making it to the World Cup – as a powerful ball-carrier who can break tackles and off-load. The England coaches will back themselves to mould him to their vision, given three months to do so. Finally, the back-row experiment makes sense. Burgess needs the ball in his hands more, in order to make his presence felt, so wearing No 6 addresses that. When it comes to matchday atmosphere, the Stade Marcel Michelin is hard to beat . It is well documented that English clubs cannot compete with their French rivals when it comes to transfer-market clout, but they are also being eclipsed in the atmosphere stakes too. Last weekend, the cacophony at Stade Marcel Michelin – for Clermont vs Northampton – was on a different level to anything experienced here. In this observer’s opinion, the noise and colour at Stade Felix Mayol the next day, as Wasps took on holders Toulon, was similar, if not quite as relentlessly raucous. Many Premiership grounds are full, but they lack the constant bedlam to be found in the best Gallic arenas. The Millennium Stadium when a big Test is on takes some beating, while Thomond Park, Limerick, is the spiritual home of supporter fanaticism, closely followed by Ravenhill when Ulster play under lights. Munster's home stadium Thomond Park is another fortress that generates a unique atmosphere . But Clermont lead the atmosphere league table. It’s not necessarily a great place to go in support of doomed visitors, but those who haven’t been should try it as neutrals, for a big French Top 14 clash. The place produces an epic occasion founded on fervent civic pride. CORBISIERO'S STRUGGLES RAISE DOUBTS . When certain players go down in pain and require treatment on the field, there is a particular sense of foreboding. Alex Corbisiero is in that category. The Northampton prop didn’t feature for England during the recent Six Nations and was forced off during the Saints’ thumping defeat at Clermont last weekend, apparently suffering discomfort in his right knee – which has been a problem area before. More recently, the Lions loosehead was laid low with a shoulder injury and he could be seen flexing that joint at Stade Marcel Michelin. Corbisiero hasn’t started a Test for England for 28 months. His club insist this latest setback is ‘only a bruise’, but there will be grave doubts about this world-class player’s ability to scale the heights again, until he plays regularly without mishap. Northampton prop Alex Corbisiero has not started a game for England in nearly two years . Saints and England lock Courtney Lawes is a doubt for his side's clash with Exeter on Sunday . Courtney Lawes has what Northampton are calling a ‘bad shoulder’ and may not feature in Sunday’s clash with Exeter. There was better news for Saracens on Thursday, as Jacques Burger will be available for their Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont, after escaping with a one-match ban for striking Maxime Machenaud of Racing Metro. LAST WORD . Now that he has been duly confirmed as one of the 12 referees appointed for the World Cup, Nigel Owens should just go ahead and book his room in the Twickenham area for the final on October 31. The Welshman is close to being a shoo-in for that showpiece occasion, unless his cause is shattered by Warren Gatland’s national team emerging from the ‘Pool of Death’ and going one step further than they did four years ago. It is no coincidence that Owens has presided over many of the greatest encounters at Test and club level in recent years. Nigel Owens (left) is the frontrunner to referee the World Cup final, unless Wales make it there of course . His empathy, style of communication and desire to let the game flow mean he is respected worldwide. He has acquired a high profile, but it does nothing to detract from his professionalism. Happily, this year’s tournament cannot be tarnished by the attention-seeking antics of Alain Rolland and Steve Walsh, who have both retired. Referees are there to monitor, adjudicate and facilitate, not try to up-stage the teams and players.

Nick Abendanon was sublime in Clermont's 37-5 win against Northampton . Abendanon is ineligible for England because he is playing overseas . Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage is in the same predicament . The RFU can invoke an 'exceptional' clause to select overseas players . But this clause could create tension in the England camp .

An Irish tourist accused of leaving his brother in a coma after a late night argument in Sydney has pleaded guilty to recklessly causing grievous bodily harm after the crown declined to downgrade the charge. Barry Lyttle, 33, will now be sentenced in Sydney's local court, where the maximum jail term is two years, rather than the district court, where people could face up to 10 years for that offence. Patrick Lyttle, 31, was rushed to hospital and spent six days in a coma after he was allegedly struck by his brother, Barry in Kings Cross in Sydney's inner-city on January 3. Scroll down for video . Barry (left) and Patrick (right) arrived together today to the Downing Centre court in Sydney . His elder brother was charged with recklessly causing grievous bodily harm. Downing Centre Local Court was told of the guilty plea during a brief mention on Thursday, where Lyttle was supported by family, including his younger brother Patrick. Lyttle's legal team had tried to negotiate a lesser charge over the attack, with Patrick publicly speaking out in support of his brother and calling for the charges to be dismissed. Barry Lyttle has been charged with grievous bodily harm . Mr Lyttle pleaded guilty after the crown declined to downgrade the charge . But prosecutors decided to go ahead with the original charge and that Lyttle agreed to plead guilty. The Irishman could learn his fate as soon as Thursday afternoon when the matter returns to court for a possible sentencing hearing. The hearing is expected to include CCTV footage of the attack and evidence from criminologist John Braithwaite, an expert in 'restorative justice', which covers sentencing options other than imprisonment. The Irishman could learn his fate as soon as Thursday afternoon when the matter returns to court for a possible sentencing hearing . The hearing is expected to include CCTV footage of the attack and evidence from criminologist John Braithwaite, an expert in 'restorative justice' The Lyttle family has previously said they believe the charge against Lyttle should be dropped. During a brief mention of the matter last week, the prosecutor asked for a further adjournment saying police had served both parties with further material and they needed more time to negotiate. Outside court on April 9th, Patrick said he had made 'a fantastic recovery'. Mr Lyttle spent nearly a week in an induced coma in January following his brother's alleged attack before making his remarkable recovery at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney's inner suburbs. Barry Lyttle (pictured left) has pleaded guilty to causing his brother Patrick (right) grievous bodily harm . The Lyttle family has previously said they believe the charge against Barry (centre) should be dropped . Patrick Lyttle (right) said he had made a 'fantastic recovery' Patrick's appearance in court last week was his first without wearing a beanie. He appeared in fine health as he and his brother arrived wearing matching suits and shoes. The younger Mr Lyttle has previously called on the charges laid against his brother to be dropped. The brothers, who have been accompanied by their father OIiver throughout their stay in Australia, wish to return home to Ireland together as soon as possible. Patrick Lyttle (middle) has called on charges against his brother Barry (left) to be dropped . Barry Lyttle is pictured arriving at court with his brother, Patrick, and his girlfriend, Patricia last week . Patrick was treated by paramedics at the scene where he was found in a pool of blood and vomit on January 3 . This means that Barry will be sentenced at Sydney's local court, where the maximum jail term is two years . The brothers from Belfast in Ireland (pictured here as children) went on a night out on January 3 in Kings Cross . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Barry Lyttle pleads guilty to causing grievous bodily harm . He allegedly struck his brother Patrick during a night out on January 3 . Barry is negotiating with prosecutors for a lesser charge . Irish brothers Barry and Patrick Lyttle hoping to return home soon .

This is the moment an aeroplane touched down on a runway without deploying its landing gear and skidded along the runway on its belly. Captured in Fort Pierce, Florida, the shocking footage shows the light general aviation aircraft approaching the Aero Acres residential airpark. Despite the fact the Aerostar plane travels at speed, its descent towards the landing strip appears normal until the video maker makes a startling observation. The light general aviation aircraft approaches the Aero Acres residential airpark and touches down without its landing gear deployed . He states that the landing gear has not been deployed and at that very moment the plane touches down with a bump and scratches along the tarmac. Its propellers can be heard ricocheting off the ground as the wings bounce up and down from the impact. Suddenly the pilot re-engages the engines and rather unceremoniously takes off back into the air. The plane's propellers can be heard ricocheting off the ground as the wings bounce up and down from the impact . The video maker can be heard saying that the plane’s propellers have been damaged in the collision with the runway and that more than likely, the pilot will crash. He later said: ‘I was walking down the flight line of aircraft that flew in for the day, which is close to the main runway and noticed this light twin aircraft coming in low. ‘I noticed he did not have his landing gear down and thought he was going to do a fly-by, but then noticed the power was pulled back with the aircraft approaching for a landing with no landing gear. The plane scratches along the runway and the video maker describes the sound as 'one you will not forget' ‘The belly and tips of the propellers impacted the runway (the sound of the propellers hitting the surface was one sound you will not forget). ‘Once the pilot realized his mistake, he gave what appeared to be full throttle and both propellers pulled the front of the aircraft down with the propellers making a second impact with the runway. ‘Somehow the engines stayed on and running and the pilot was able to regain control while leaving the airport. The video maker noted that once the pilot realized his mistake he began re-engaging the engine . He added: ‘It’s amazing the aeroplane engines did not get destroyed during the propellers impact and the pilot did not stall during the forced take-off with the high angle of attack and damaged propellers.’ According to WPBF 25 News, the plane’s pilot, Chris Georgaklis, 85, managed to fly 100 miles to Fort Lauderdale after the incident and landed safely. Mr Georgaklis is said to have flown for almost 50 years and was accompanied on the trip by his dog, Buddy. People look on as the damaged aircraft takes off from the runway and flies 100 miles to Fort Lauderdale, where it landed safely . The most common cause of a gear-up landing, also known as a belly landing or pancake landing, is human error – when the pilot simply forgets to deploy the landing gear before touchdown. Another cause is mechanical fault, when an electric motor or a hydraulic actuator fails. The FAA is said to be investigating the incident.

Video captures light general aviation aircraft approaching at speed . Filmmaker points out that the pilot has not deployed the landing gear . Plane touches down onto the tarmac and skids along the runway . Its propellers ricochet off the ground before pilot re-engages engines . Aircraft takes off and flies 100 miles away to Fort Lauderdale, Florida .

A man has been rescued twice in the same night after falling backwards off a boat dock for a second time when emergency services took their eyes off him. Paramedics were called to Cockle Bay Wharf in Sydney's Darling Harbour on Saturday night after they received a report that a person had entered the water. The man was fished out of the water by a group of ambulance workers, but before they could wrap him in a foil blanket, the freezing man lost his footing and fell backwards, landing back in the water again. Scroll down for video . A man has been rescued twice from Cockle Bay Wharf (pictured) It it unclear why the man was walking on the boat dock, which is reserved for boat owners, tour operators and water taxis at the popular tourist destination. The man was disorientated after both of his falls and was treated at the scene . He was then taken to hospital as a precautionary measure. Emergency services are regularly called to Darling Harbour to rescue people from the treacherous waters. The incident happened despite hoards of people pleading with authorities to install fencing around the water's edge to prevent more tragedies in the area. The man was on the boat dock when emergency services were called . Before they could wrap him in a foil blanket he fell backwards into the water again . In 2012, 19-year-old Jason Daep drowned in Cockle Bay after a brawl broke out at Pontoon nightclub just metres from the waters edge. The fight, between Mr Daep and a bouncer, continued out on to the esplanade outside. An off-duty security guard was found not guilty of his manslaughter in February. Irish tourist Brendan Hickey died when he fell into the water as he and friends were attending the Vivid Sydney light last May. He was taken to hospital as a precautionary method . Darling Harbour's waters have been treacherous in the past with many people losing their lives there . Police were told that the Irishman, who lived in Randwick, was sitting with three of his friends on the edge of a wooden pier to watch the festival when he disappeared into the water . A female friend and another man dove into the water fully clothed in a desperate bid to save him, but were unsuccessful in locating the 34-year-old. The pair emerged from the water unharmed and police recovered Brendan's body about three metres out from the boardwalk at Cockle Bay Wharf.

A man rescued twice in the same night after falling from boat dock . It happened at Cockle Bay Wharf in Sydney's Darling Harbour . The man fell in the first time and was rescued . Before paramedics could wrap him in a foil blanket he fell backwards again . Darling Harbour is known for it's treacherous waters .

Apple made significant improvements to the battery life of its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, but they still fail to last more than a full day with typical usage. To address these issues, the tech giant is recruiting for battery and power software experts. At least nine job listings have been spotted on the firm's official recruitment site as the company looks to boost the battery across its range of mobiles and laptops. Fan site AppleInsider has spotted nine job listings on Apple's official recruitment site in the past month that relate to batteries. These include one for an iOS battery life software engineer (pictured left) and another for iOS software power systems engineer (pictured right) The job listings were discovered by fan site AppleInsider and include listings for an iOS battery life software engineer, a software power systems engineer, battery pack engineering manager and a cell engineer. In particular, the iOS software power systems engineer role said the successful candidate 'will be working on design and development of software for triage of battery life issues, modeling of power consumed by different parts of the system, and analytics to understand large scale battery life trends.' Apple defines the Apple Watch battery on its Watch product page. It says its all-day battery life is based on 18 hours of use. All-day battery life: This includes 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, and a 30-minute workout with music. Audio playback: The battery will last up to 6.5 hours when playing music. Talk time: Apple said the Watch can be used for up to three hours for calls. Workout: During this test the Watch lasted for seven hours when a workout session was active and the heart rate sensor was on. Watch: When used as a watch the device will last for 48 hours if checked five times an hour. Power reserve: When the Apple Watch's battery gets low it switches into Power Reserve mode letting users tell the time for up to 72 hours - with four time checks an hour. Charging time: The company said it takes 1.5 hours to charge the Watch to 80% and 2.5 hours for a full charge. Apple's tests were carried out in March 2015 with a pre-production Apple Watch and software paired with an iPhone using pre-production software. Apple said battery life varies with environmental factors, use, configuration, and 'many other factors' so actual results will vary . As the site suggests, this shows Apple is looking to boost the battery on iOS devices but also its range of MacBooks. Apple's larger iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have been found to last about eight hours with heavy usage and up to 22 hours with normal usage - although its difficult to quantify what 'normal usage' is and this can differ from person to person. These times have only been beaten by Samsung's latest Galaxy S6. Apple also said its new 12-inch MacBook uses 30 per cent less energy than the previous model and could last more than nine hours on a single charge. However, official figures suggest its Watch in particular will struggle to last for anywhere near that long. Boss Tim Cook said at the launch event last month that the Watch will last 18 hours, but this only includes 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, and a 30-minute workout with music. Apple is expected to launch an iPhone 6S, 6S Plus as well as potentially a four-inch model later this year. Battery improvements could be made to these handsets, or they may be a feature on next year's iPhone 7. Alternatively, because a number of the jobs refer to a software rather than hardware engineer, these battery improvements could be made and rolled out to existing phones as part of an iOS upgrade. Earlier this week Atmel released its latest microcontrollers (MCUs) for a variety of gadgets that are so low power they can harvest energy from a person's body. The SAM L microcontrollers are part of Atmel's 32-bit ARM-based MCU range and are powered by chip maker ARM's Cortex M0+ 32-bit processors. A number of Apple devices, including the iPhone 5S and iPad Air are powered by chips based around ARM technology. Atmel said its MCUs extend 'battery life from years to decades, reducing the number of times batteries need to be changed in devices such as fire alarms, healthcare, medical, wearable, and devices placed in rural, agriculture, offshore and other remote areas.' Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have been found to last about eight hours with heavy usage and up to 22 hours with normal usage - although its difficult to quantify what 'normal usage' is and this can differ from person to person. Apple also said its new 12-inch MacBook (pictured) uses 30% less energy than previous models . Apple boss Tim Cook said the Watch's 'all-day' battery life lasts 18 hours with 'typical use' - but official tests recently revealed this equates to just 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, and a 30-minute workout with music. Apple defines the battery on its Watch page and said a time check lasts four seconds . They use a third of the power of rival chips and tests have shown they are the lowest power microprocessor ever made. The microcontrollers run on the firm's picoPower technology and Atmel's Event System that makes different parts of the device work together to carry out tasks. By effectively 'sharing' energy, the whole device uses less power and, subsequently, less battery. It can also manage how much energy is being used by other components to make them as efficient as possible. Plus, the technology is so low power it can harvest energy from the body using changes in temperature. Earlier this week Atmel released its latest microcontrollers (MCUs) for a variety of gadgets that are so low power they can even harvest energy from a person's body. Atmel said its MCUs extend 'battery life from years to decades, reducing the number of times batteries need to be changed in devices' During a demonstration of the microcontrollers at this year's CES, Andreas Eieland, Atmel's director of product marketing demonstrated how he could power a radio by placing his hand on a panel. This panel recognised a change in temperature between the hand and the room and this was harvested to create charge .

AppleInsider spotted nine listings in the past month relating to batteries . These include one for an iOS battery life software engineer and another for iOS software power systems engineer . Apple significantly improved the battery life on its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus . But it has been criticised for phones and tablets that only don't last a day .

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has been confirmed as the man who will present AP McCoy with his 20th and final champion jockeys trophy at Sandown on Saturday. Track officials had been keen to secure someone with a connection to the club which the retiring rider fervently supports. Wright, who had seven seasons at Arsenal and broke every scoring record in the book, will hand over McCoy’s trophy before travelling back into London to present his BBC5Live radio phone in. AP McCoy will be presented with his final champion jockeys trophy by Ian Wright at Sandown on Saturday . Wright (centre) is now a television pundit but played for Arsenal during his years as a professional . McCoy is a huge Arsenal supporter and has been invited to attend a home game before the end of the season . Sandown initially tried to secure Thierry Henry to be the Arsenal celebrity to hand over the trophy to McCoy. But his Sky employers vetoed the move. A request to secure another Arsenal legend in Tony Adams also proved logistically impossible because he currently manages Gabala in Azabaijan. A Sandown spokesman said; ‘Tony wanted to do it but his side are playing on Friday night and he just could not get back on time. Tony’s wife will be at Sandown on Saturday along with Ian and his wife.’ Another famous Arsenal name expected at Sandown is Liam Brady, one of McCoy’s sporting heroes from his childhood. Wright was a player for Arsenal as a striker for seven years, from 1991 until 1998 . Iconic Arsenal striker Thierry Henry (centre) was asked to present the award but Sky did not allow it . Family commitments will keep McCoy away from the Emirates on Sunday when his team host Chelsea in a top of the table clash. He told Racemail: ‘I have a kind invitation from the chairman to attend any home game before the end of the season.’

AP McCoy will race at Sandown for the last time before retiring on Saturday . McCoy is to be presented with his 20th champion jockeys trophy . Ian Wright will hand McCoy, an avid Arsenal supporter, the award .

Frankie Gavin is set to be handed a shot at Kell Brook’s IBF welterweight world title at The O2 on May 30. Talks have been held between the parties and even though an agreement has not yet been finalised, it is likely that the fight will happen. Sportsmail understands an announcement could be made as early as Friday. Gavin is the only Englishman to have won a world amateur title but lost his first fight as a professional last year when he attempted to win the European welterweight title from Leonard Bundu. Frankie Gavin (right) is set to be handed a shot at Kell Brook’s IBF welterweight world title at The O2 on May 30 . Sportsmail understands an announcement on the fight could be made as early as Friday . Eddie Hearn, who promotes both men, told Sportsmail on Tuesday that Gavin was under ‘strong consideration’. And Gavin said on Wednesday: ‘Nothing is signed or done yet but I know Eddie's spoken to Kell and Kell's up for it and I'm up for it. So we're going to sit down and have another chat in the next two days and hopefully get it done. ‘I think I've got the skills to upset Brook and take him out of his rhythm. It's easier said than done but I'm going to be 100 per cent ready, physically and mentally, and if I get that world title shot I'll be ready.’ Amir Khan hits Devon Alexander during their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas . Brook hopes to finally face Amir Khan next year having failed to lure him into a Wembley blockbuster this summer. Gavin, who has held the British and Commonwealth welterweight belts, has climbed to No 5 in the IBF rankings, though he has not fought at Brook's level. Gavin, 29, added: ‘I'm not stupid. I'm not delusional. I'm going to have to perform out of my skin. But I've definitely got it in me to do it. I'm very confident Kell can be beaten and hopefully it's someone with my skills who will do it.’ Brook is desperate to fight Khan but his fellow Brit rejected the chance to face him at Wembley in June .

Frankie Gavin is set to take on Kell Brook at The 02 on May 30 . Eddie Hearn says Brook is up for the IBF welterweight world title fight . Talks have been held between the parties, but decision yet to be reached . Sportsmail understands an announcement could be made on Friday .

Antonio Conte insisted his return to Turin for Italy's 1-1 draw against England prompted 'very fond memories', despite reports he received death threats in the days leading up to the friendly. Former Juventus manager Conte replaced Cesare Prandelli as Italy boss in August after the Azzurri's World Cup group-stage exit last summer, but his first seven months in charge of the national team have been topsy-turvy. Italy required a late goal from Eder to rescue a 2-2 draw against Bulgaria last Saturday and Conte reportedly received death threats from Juventus fans after Claudio Marchisio suffered a knee injury on the eve of the Euro 2016 qualifier. Antonio Conte insisted his return to Turin prompted 'fond memories', despite reports he received death threats . Conte guided Juventus to three Serie A titles during his time as manager but became Italy boss in August . Conte, who guided the Turin giants to three Serie A titles before taking over as Italy boss in August, was back at Juventus Stadium for Tuesday night's friendly with England and admitted the occasion had been emotional. 'I have been quite emotional over the last few days, including at training yesterday, and being back here brought back some very fond memories,' he told the Italian Football Federation website. Graziano Pelle's first-half strike looked like being enough to earn Italy victory, but Andros Townsend's long-range effort 11 minutes from time secured England a share of the spoils. Conte (left) gestures after England striker Harry Kane was involved in a clash with Italy's Giorgio Chiellini . The Italy manager, who admitted it had been an 'emotional' week for him, enjoyed his team's 1-1 draw . Conte was disappointed Italy could not hold on to their lead, but was encouraged by their play as they stretched their unbeaten run to eight games. 'It's a shame (to concede the equaliser) because we had a lot of chances against a good England team,' he added. Graziano Pelle celebrates scoring the opening goal for Italy on Tuesday night at the Juventus Stadium . Andros Townsend fired in a brilliant goal from 25 yards to level the scores for England in the friendly match . 'Nevertheless, I'm pleased because I got answers from all the players, both the ones that played the full 90 minutes and others, such as (Mirko) Valdifiori, who played only 60. 'We still need to continue to work hard in order to allow the players to develop and be ready at international level. We need them to gain confidence for them to get even better.'

Italy drew 1-1 with England at the Juventus Stadium on Tuesday night . It marked a return to Turin for Italy's former Juventus boss Antonio Conte . Conte received death threats in the build-up to the international friendly . He says it was still good to rekindle his good memories from his time there .

Jose Mourinho claims Eden Hazard has joined Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the best three players in world football. Hazard scored Chelsea's 38th minute winner against Manchester United and is widely expected to be named PFA player of the year on Sunday. Mourinho said: 'He's a kid, but he knows that he is one of the three best players in the world - he is coping with that responsibility. Eden Hazard has been named 'one of the three best players in the world' by his manager Jose Mourinho . Hazard has been in superb form for Chelsea this season and scored the winner against Manchester United . Hazard's goal in the 1-0 victory over United extends Chelsea's lead at the top of the Premier League table . Mourinho has praised the Belgian's exceptional talent and also his unwavering humility amid his success . 'I had lots of stars. Hopefully in every club I worked I had stars. But he is the humble star, yes. He is the humble star. 'He's getting strong. Physically, mentally he's getting very, very strong. He understands his role. 'The day before the game I told him: 'This game we will never lose. Never.' 'But we needed to win. He understands clearly that especially in a moment where the team doesn't have all its power, he understands when the game becomes strategically. 'He understands that his talent is fundamental for the team. He was there for us and almost a second goal when he hit the post.' Hazard also believes he is having the best season of his career as Chelsea close in on the Barclays Premier League title. The Chelsea winger said: 'I'm playing my best season ever. With my experience, I succeed to manage the strong and weak moments in a game better. 'Last year I played a good season, but I disappeared in some games. 'This season I can't really remind a game where I really wasn't into. It's impossible to be top in 40 or 50 games in a season, but I've been the best player of the team for several times. 'My stats? People are talking more about me, but what pleases me the most, is that I'm doing better than last season.' Hazard, still only 24-years-old, is being hotly tipped to claim the PFA Player of the Year award this season .

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has been in superb form this season . The Belgian scored the winning goal against Manchester United on Saturday to extend Chelsea's lead at the top of the Premier League table . Manager Jose Mourinho believes Hazard is one of the best players in the world and holds him in similar esteem to Cristiano Ronaldo .

She has a reputation for being a ‘pushy parent’ and with some newly acquired dance moves under her belt, she might have been expected to muscle in. But it emerged yesterday that when Andy Murray and his new bride had their first dance on Saturday night, Judy Murray was strictly on the sidelines. The former star of Strictly Come Dancing – who frequently failed to impress the judges with her efforts – left the newlyweds to it as they took to the floor at their reception in Cromlix House Hotel, following their wedding at Dunblane Cathedral in the afternoon. Scroll down for video . Love match: Andy and Kim after the ceremony at Dunblane Cathedral (left). Judy Murray (pictured right during Strictly Come Dancing) says she is 'terrible' at dancing . As Judy’s mother, Shirley Erskine, 80, left the venue, she admitted the wedding of Andy, 27, to his long-term girlfriend Kim Sears, also 27, had been ‘fantastic’ and ‘wonderful’. She added: ‘We’ve just all been up there together and everybody’s parting in dribs and drabs, so we’re on the way home.’ But neither she, nor Andy’s grandfather Roy, were able to recall what the couple’s first dance was. Mr Erskine, 83, said: ‘It was something with music anyway. They actually did go out for the first dance.’ They also confirmed that Mrs Murray did not take to the dance floor first and let the bride and groom lead the evening’s festivities at Cromlix, the luxury hotel bought by Andy in 2013 for £1.8million, and where his brother had also held his wedding reception. Mrs Erskine also said that the newlyweds would not be going on honeymoon ‘until later’ in the year. The bride dazzled in a pretty flowing silk chiffon gown by designer Jenny Packham, while her husband opted for traditional Scots dress to tie the knot. And as for the mother-of-the-groom, 55-year-old Mrs Murray wore a white dress coat, which was belted at the waist. Just a few hours earlier, she was resplendent in a stunning white dress coat and eye-catching hat. But the morning after her younger son’s wedding, Judy Murray had slipped into something more comfortable – her favoured old blue tracksuit. The morning after her younger son’s wedding, Judy Murray had slipped into something more comfortable – her favoured old blue tracksuit . After admitting to focusing more on her outfits following her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing last year, Mrs Murray, 55, broke with tradition on Saturday by wearing a white coat, the same colour, as the stunning Jenny Packham gown worn by bride, Kim Sears. But it was back into the sports gear when she left Cromlix House yesterday. Beneath, Mrs Murray opted for a nude pencil skirt and lace top as well as a hat by Scottish milliner William Chambers that resembled an oversized fascinator. In an interview last year to promote her appearance on the hit BBC show Strictly, Mrs Murray said that despite raising two tennis stars – her son, Jamie, 28, is a Wimbledon doubles champion – she is not a pushy parent. She said: ‘I’ve definitely been pigeon-holed as pushy and overbearing but if you ask any of my friends or family, I’m all about having fun. ‘My children would tell you exactly the same.’ And although she admitted to being a terrible dancer, she said she ‘absolutely loved’ the programme and being part of the competition.She added: ‘I’m terrible, I don’t know if it’s my age but I just can’t remember the steps.’ Mrs Murray, 55 (pictured left with Will Murray) broke with tradition on Saturday by wearing a white coat, the same colour as the stunning Jenny Packham gown worn by bride, Kim Sears (right) The bride and groom were cheered and showered with confetti as the left the cathedral in Andy’s hometown after the 45-minute ceremony, which went ahead smoothly despite earlier showers of hail and snow. Hundreds of well-wishers had gathered outside to catch a glimpse of the happy couple. Clearly unable to contain his excitement in the run-up to his love match, Andy had posted a tweet to his 2.98million followers which showed his plans for the day – through the use of emojis. He tweeted an umbrella, a picture of a church, a ring, a kiss, cake, drinks including beer, cocktails and wine and ending with hearts, a face blowing a kiss and several Zzzz icons for sleep. Meanwhile, Judy earlier expressed some apprehension over the weather, initially tweeting, ‘Hailstones. Marvellous,’ and then: ‘Snowing. White wedding.’

Judy Murray left newlyweds to it as they took to floor for their first dance . Former Strictly star previously admitted to being a 'terrible' dancer . Andy and Kim, both 27, had reception in Cromlix House Hotel, after service at Dunblane Cathedral .

These are the sneering faces of some of the 39 criminals currently on the run from a notorious open prison. Among their number are two murderers, as well as drug dealers and fraudsters. Some have been awol from Ford Open Prison for  as long as 10 years, according to information only now released by the Ministry of Justice. One of the escapees from the 500-inmate jail, is violent killer Robert Donovan, 57. His disappearance only emerged last year, four years after he had walked out of the prison in Arundel, Sussex. AWOL: Murderer Robert Donovan, 57, left,  is considered so dangerous that the public have been advised not to approach him. He disappeared from Ford in 2010, but it took the police four years to alert the public. Fellow murderer Derek Passmore, right, escaped in 2013 after being jailed for beating a disabled man to death in 1996 . Notorious: Ford Open Prison in Arundel, Sussex, was revealed to have the worst record for prison escapes . Murderer Derek Passmore, who beat to death a disabled man in 1996, is still at large after failing to return from day release in June 2013, despite a public appeal a month after his escape. Carer Tom Zolynski stole £10,000 from a pensioner he was supposed to be helping and was jailed for two years in May 2010, but left the prison without permission later that year and has yet to be caught. Goran Durdevic was jailed for 15 months in 2005, at age 28, for using a so-called 'Lebanese loop' to steal a man's credit card at a cash machine. He left the prison without permission in February 2006. In June last year Ford, near Arundel, was revealed to have the worst record for inmates vanishing, with a total of 89 prisoners on the run, dating back to one who had gone missing in the early 1960s. The Ministry of Justice has now responded to a Freedom of Information request and finally revealed the names of 29 missing since 2004 and outline details of a further ten. They include those who failed to return from temporary release and those who simply walked out without permission, known as 'absconds'. Among those who failed to return after a temporary release in June 2010 is 57-year-old Robert Donovan, who was convicted of stabbing a West End theatre manager to death. Police considered him so dangerous that he should not be approached by the public, but not a single appeal was made for help catching him until June last year. Donovan, who was jailed indefinitely at the Old Bailey in December 1974, had been in open conditions for less than a year when he absconded. Leacroft Wallace, left, vanished in 2011, he was jailed for possessing drugs with intent and Malek Riahi, right, was sent to prison for deception offences. He has not been seen since 2006 . Abid Butt, left, was inside for possession drugs with intent and went on the run in 2006 and Ion Popescu, right, was convicted of going equipped for theft. He escaped in 2009 . John Wilson, left, was jailed for alcohol related offences and has been missing since 2010. Jose Praga-Perdomo, right, was jailed for the importing drugs . Arben Nuredini, left, who disappeared in January was jailed for wounding with intent and Mokrane Mahdid, right, who vanished in 2006, was jailed for false instruments . James Demorges, left, who was inside for fraud, disappeared six years ago and Alvin Harris, right,  jailed for importing drugs, has been missing for 10 years. He was 17 when he and his brother Patrick, 19, and David Baillie, 17, robbed and killed Palladium stage manager Edwin Thornley, who was stabbed in the neck with a flick-knife on Hungerford Bridge over the Thames. All three youths admitted robbing him. Robert Donovan was convicted of murder and the other two were convicted of manslaughter and jailed for up to six years. As well as the 25 pictured, the Ministry of Justice named five more men it says are on the run but which Sussex Police, who release the pictures, said were not on its list of missing inmates. Those include fraudster Oluwasegun Adekule, who was jailed in 2007 for his key role in a gang of fraudsters who reportedly stole £2.4 million from clients of Halifax, HSBC and Barclays, including trying to defraud BBC journalist Rageh Omar. He was 26 at the time he absconded in September 2008. Manuel Guio-Ruiz, left, disappeared in 2004 while serving a sentence for drug possession with intent and Tom Zolynski, right, vanished in 2010 after being jailed for theft. He was a carer who stole £10,000 from a pensioner he was looking after . Samuel Rutherford, left, has not been seen for nine years after disappearing while serving his sentence for Importing drugs and Marco Napolitano, right, disappeared in 2006. He was jailed for theft . Thief Goran Durdevic, left, went awol from Ford in 2006 and drug smuggler Oyewale Owolodun, right, vanished the year earlier . Gary Robinson, left, is a drug smuggler, who disappeared eight years ago and Michael Bronson is a drug dealer, who vanished in 2009 . It was 2005 when Oweh Ogbonna, left,  jailed for drug smuggling disappeared and fraudster Ismail Hasko, right,  went on the run in 2010 . Burglar Steven Fortnam, left, disappeared in 2011 and drug dealer Sylvian Monjal, right, went missing six years earlier . Richard John Agar was convicted of unlawfully importing or exporting drugs in 2007, and failed to return from temporary release in 2009, aged 45. It was not his first offence: he lost an appeal in 2000 against a previous conviction for amphetamine supply in Edinburgh. Drug dealer John Umego-Castano had his sentence for supplying Class A drugs cut from 15 years to 13 years in 2006 after the Court of Appeal agreed the amount of drugs involved was not enough to warrant such a harsh sentence. Yet in 2009, aged 41, he failed to return from temporary release, and is still at large. The other two are Sedan Asan, who was convicted of deception and absconded from the prison in 2006, at age 28, and Johnny Watson, who was convicted of supplying drugs and, age 39, also walked out without permission in 2006. Victor Lloyd Mcfarlane, escaped from Ford 10 years ago, when he was serving a sentence for supplying drug . A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: 'Prisoners who abscond, fail to return or commit crime while on release will be sent back to closed prisons.' He added: 'Temporary release can be an important part of rehabilitating offenders but not at the cost of public protection.' Open prisons like Ford are used for prisoners who are trusted to serve their sentences with minimal supervision and perimeter security and are not locked up in prison cells. Prisoners may be allowed to take up employment while serving their sentence and leave the site at designated times to go to their job. The men at Ford get television at 50p per week, hobbies kits and PlayStation. But although they are deemed trustworthy enough not to be locked up in a cell, in June 2014, Ford was revealed to have the worst record for fugitive inmates, with 89 on the run. Sussex Police pledged it was 'determined to find all those still at large'. But at the time it only released the names of those it deemed the greatest risk to the public, saying it could not justify releasing the 'personal information' on the others. Following a Freedom of Information request made in September last year, the MoJ took around six months to respond and did not reveal the names of ten of the 39 prisoners due to 'concerns regarding police investigation and/or risk of harm to the victim'. Glyn Travis, spokesman for the POA trade union for prison workers, today insisted it should not have to take a freedom of information battle to get the names of prisoners on the run. He said: 'The court sentences people to prison because they have lost trust in them. 'So for me, if they walk out of prison, they have broken that trust even further and the public should be made aware that. 'They should say, 'so-and-so has walked out of prison and while we don't consider him a risk to the public, he should be brought back'.' The Ministry of Justice says eligibility for open prisons has now been revised as part of 'significant work' to tighten the system. But Mr Travis said 'major problems' contributing to prisoners running away still needed to be addressed. He added: 'There is constant overcrowding and inappropriate prisoners are being sent to open prison when they obviously pose a serious risk to the public.'

A total of 39 inmates are at large from Ford Open Prison, West Sussex . Ministry of Justice revealed they all escaped between 2004 and 2014 . Include murderer Derek Passmore who beat a man to death in 1996 . Also on-the-run Robert Donovan who knifed to death a theatre manager .

A British businessman and his partner were arrested in Hong Kong yesterday after their 15-year-old daughter fell to her death from their £7.5million apartment. Nick Cousins, 57, and Grace Garcia Cousins, 53, were held over alleged 'ill treatment' of their child after it emerged that her birth, and that of her 14-year-old sister, were never registered and they did not attend school. The couple were also being questioned by police over claims that Filipino Mrs Cousins had overstayed her visa. The 15-year-old daughter of Briton Nick Cousins (left) and his partner Grace (right) fell to her death from their multi-million pound flat in Hong Kong . Police said the girl, Blanca Cousins (right) had been unhappy and a police source said she locked herself in a bathroom before falling to her death as her parents tried to unlock the door . Police sources say Blanca (pictured) was watching television in the apartment's master bedroom while her parents watched TV in the living room shortly before the tragedy . A police spokeswoman said a security guard found Blanca lying on the ground at the foot of the apartment block shortly after 1.46am . Tragedy: Blanca fell to her death in an apparent suicide early on Tuesday morning after locking herself in a bathroom of the apartment in Hong Kong's exclusive 3 Repulse Bay Road (pictured) Mr Cousins, originally from Thurrock, Essex, is managing director of the Hong Kong arm of international insurance broking firm Jardine Lloyd Thompson, and has worked for the firm in Asia for more than 20 years. There were claims last night that Mrs Cousins had originally moved to Hong Kong from the Philippines in the 1990s and worked as a domestic helper before becoming the partner of Mr Cousins. It is unclear whether they had married, although she uses his surname. It is believed the couple had been watching television in the family's home on the 21st floor of one of Hong Kong's most luxurious apartment buildings before Blanca's mother found her daughter was locked in a bathroom shortly before 2am. Blanca fell to her death from a window just before dawn. Paramedics declared her dead at the foot of the building in Repulse Bay. Police sources claimed while no suicide note had been found they were aware the girl had been 'unhappy' in recent weeks. The girl's father has been named as Nick Cousins (pictured) the managing director of insurance broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson's Hong Kong office . Blanca – who was known as Blancs – was due to celebrate her 16th birthday in July. She was a member of the Hong Kong Pony Club and was understood to have been educated at a private tuition centre along with her younger sister. School attendance is mandatory in Hong Kong, but a more relaxed approach is taken with expatriate residents and some 'home school' their children without official permission. However, not having their births registered meant the girls would not have been able to get either compulsory identity cards or passports to pass through the territory's strictly controlled borders, which suggests they spent their entire lives in Hong Kong. Last night, one expat who knows Mr Cousins described the family as 'down to earth and decent'. He added: 'He isn't a Hooray Henry at all, like so many of the expats in top jobs in Hong Kong. He's more of an Essex-boy type who worked his way up the corporate ladder and is just very bright and very good at what he does.' Both of the Cousins girls appeared to have a wide circle of friends among the city's well-to-do expatriate community. Carla Cousins – Blanca's younger sister – recently posted pictures on Facebook revealing that her father had a company box at last month's Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament and invited friends to join her at the event. The 21-storey apartment block is one of the city's most prestigious addresses, with four-bedroom apartments selling for £7.5million each while they rent for £8,000 a month. The 21-storey apartment is one of the wealthy city's most prestigious addresses with luxury four-bedroom apartments selling for prices in the region of £7.5million . A police source last night said: 'Initial investigations showed there were no suspicious circumstances and [Blanca] was suspected to have fallen from a height. 'We arrested a 53-year-old Filipino female for overstaying and a 58-year-old British male for aiding and abetting an overstayer. 'Both have also been arrested for suspected ill treatment of the girl. Our investigations indicate the girl was unhappy with her life.' Last night a spokesman for the Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group said: 'We can confirm that our colleague Nick Cousins, the managing director of our Hong Kong office, has suffered the loss of his eldest daughter in tragic circumstances. We are giving Nick our full support through this difficult time and he will be on compassionate leave until further notice. 'We are aware that the authorities are investigating a number of matters that have come to light in the wake of this tragic event. As these are private matters, it would not be appropriate for us to comment further. 'Our thoughts are with Nick and his family.' Mrs Cousins was last night still being questioned over allegedly overstaying her original visa while Mr Cousins was released on bail. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.

Blanca Cousins fell to her death at Hong Kong's exclusive 3 Repulse Bay Road . Briton Nick Cousins, 57, and teen's mother, Grace, arrested on suspicion of ill-treating the girl . Blanca and her sister did not have passports and were educated at a private tuition centre . Police have said that Blanca may have been 'unhappy with her life'

Jose Mourinho might have called it poetic justice as Ashley Barnes was sent off on the stroke of half-time to deliver a major blow to Burnley's prospects of staying in the Premier League. Burnley were left feeling hard-done-by as referee Mike Jones denied them a couple of possible penalties and more significantly allowed Kevin Mirallas to stay on the pitch for a tackle worse than anything Barnes did. All that would be called karma in Mourinho's book. The Chelsea manager condemned the Burnley forward for a 'criminal challenge' on Nemanja Matic at Stamford Bridge in February when he escaped unpunished and Matic was sent off for retaliation. Everton forward Kevin Mirallas (right) opens the scoring on his return to the first team at Goodison Park . The Belgium international gestures after handing Everton the lead in their 1-0 defeat of Burnley . Everton midfielder Ross Barkley walks away with his head held low after missing a chance to give his side the lead from the spot . Burnley forward Ashley Barnes reacts after being shown the red car by referee Mike Jones just before half time . Everton (4-3-3): Howard 6; Coleman 7.5, Stones 6.5, Jagielka 6.5, Baines 7; McCarthy 6 (Besic 88), Barry 6, Barkley 6; Lennon 8, Kone 6.5 (Naismith 80), Mirallas 6.5 (Lukaku 61 6) Unused subs: Robles (Gk), Garbutt, Alcaraz, McGeady . Goal: Mirallas 29' Booked: Mirallas . Burnley (4-3-3): Heaton 7.5; Trippier 6.5, Duff 6, Shackell 6.5, Mee 6; Jones 5.5 (Taylor 84), Arfield 6.5, Boyd 6 (Wallace 84); Ings 6.5, Vokes 5.5 (Jutkiewicz 59 6), Barnes 5 . Unused subs: Gilks (Gk), Taylor, Ward, Kightly . Booked: Barnes, Arfield, Shackell . Sent off: Barnes . Referee: Mike Jones 6.5 . Attendance: 39,496 . Man of the match: Aaron Lennon (Everton) CLICK HERE to see all the stats, including Ross barkley's hat map (above), from Sportsmail's brilliant Match Zone service . On Saturday, Barnes wasn't so lucky, getting a first yellow card for an attempted sliding tackle on James McCarthy and a second for a foul on Seamus Coleman. 'It was just two silly challenges, not malicious,' said Dyche. 'But at least the referee got that one right.' That was a pithy way of explaining he was less than happy with Mr Jones for denying Burnley penalties for a John Stones challenge on Barnes and an attempt by McCarthy to bring down Scott Arfield. And he was furious that Mirallas stayed on the pitch for a high lunge on George Boyd early in the second half. 'That was the biggest one. It's impossible he stays on the football pitch for a challenge like that,' said Dyche. 'High, late. I've no clue why it wasn't a red card. 'I don't want to see players surround referees. We don't. Maybe we should because other teams would have done after the Mirallas challenge. 10 v 10 is a lot easier than 10 v 11 and we would have fancied our chances.' Predictably, Everton boss Roberto Martinez had an opposite viewpoint. 'I don't think it was a red card at all. He stands on his feet in the challenge. It was well-controlled,' he added before slightly contradicting himself. 'It was a typical striker's challenge.' Everton's on-loan winger Aaron Lennon (right) is brought down in the box by Burnley's David Jones to win a penalty . England international Barkley places the ball on the penalty spot despite Leighton Baines being available . The young Evertonian strikes the ball with conviction as Burnley players race forward to clear any danger . Barkley strikes the ball low and to the left but Burnley keeper Tom Heaton is equal to it with an excellent save . Burnley No 1 Heaton blows a sigh of relief after preventing Everton from taking the lead . Decisions aside, it was clear Everton were the better team on the pitch and deserved the victory given to them after 29 minutes when Arouna Kone dummied Seamus Coleman's cross and Mirallas finished at the second attempt for his 10th goal of the season. They had already missed a penalty from Ross Barkley by that stage. Burnley's Tom Heaton was by far the busier of the two goalkeepers and when the visitors had a late chance to equalise, it fell to out-of-sorts Danny Ings who headed Kieran Trippier's cross wide. Burnley's brave battle against the drop is in danger of running out of steam, perhaps due to Dyche's policy of naming unchanged teams. Leicester's win leaves The Clarets bottom of the table having scored only one goal in seven matches. They face Leicester next weekend and it's a must-win, . If they been spurred on by the record-breaking Test cricket achievements in the Caribbean of Burnley fan Jimmy Anderson, it didn't show. After ten minutes, David Jones pulled down Aaron Lennon on the edge of the box and they both fell inside. Baines, whose Premier League record from the spot is 15 out of 16, didn't take it. Barkley did and the effort was saved by Heaton with Martinez unconvincingly stating afterwards he applauded the youngster's confidence for stepping up. At least it didn't deny Everton a win as Mirallas had done when he grabbed the ball of Baines against West Brom in January and missed his penalty. 'I was very pleased with the overall performance. The scoreline shows you a clean sheet and we had 20 attempts to score,' said Martinez whose side could still finish a moderate season in the top half of the table. Burnley would bite your hand off at 17th and Dyche still believes in the great escape. 'I thought we were decent in the first half and excellent in the second when we were a man down.' Goalscorer Mirallas was booked for this studs-up challenge on George Boyd but the winger could have easily been shown a red card . Everton boss Roberto Martinez (left) and his Burnley counterpart Sean Dyche watch their teams from the sidelines . Mirallas mishit his initial shot before drilling the ball home from outside the box on 28minutes . The Belgium international was brought back into the Everton side following an injury to Leon Osman . Everton passed the ball around before an interception led to Kevin Mirallas opening the scoring - CLICK HERE for all the game's stats from our brilliant Match Zone service . Mirallas wheels away after watching the ball into the net for Everton's opener on Saturday . The 27-year-old raises his hand to acknowledge his goal as Everton supporters rise to their feet in the background . Everton defender Seamus Coleman (left) shakes hands with Mirallas to celebrate their opening goal . Burnley striker Danny Ings drops to the ground after taking a knock as Everton take the lead . Tottenham loanee Lennon was named man of the match for an energetic performance . Barnsley striker Barnes (left) is given his marching orders for a second bookable offence . Clarets manager Dyche does not look Barnes' way as the dejected forward trudges past him . Burnley defender Jason Shackell confronts referee Mike Jones at half-time to question the sending off . Everton keeper Tim Howard (left) makes a save from Burnley midfielder Jones . Gareth Barry of Everton (left) battles for the ball with Burnley's Lukas Jutkiewicz (centre) Goal scorer Mirallas is substituted for Romelu Lukaku after being fortunate not to be sent off . Burnley's Shackell slides in to scythe down Barkley of Everton towards the end of the game . Ings screams in frustration after missing a rare opportunity to bring the visitors level .

Everton defeated 10-men Burnley 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Goodison Park . Tom Heaton saved a penalty from Ross Barkley after Aaron Lennon was fouled in the area . Kevin Mirallas scored the Toffees' winner with a drilled shot after initially miskicking the ball . Clarets forward Ashley Barnes was sent off for a second bookable offence on the stroke of half-time . Mirallas was fortunate to escape being dismissed for a high challenge on George Boyd .

Six people have been arrested in Dover on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences, West Midlands Police said. Five men and one woman were detained at approximately 8am this morning in the departure zone of the south coast port, according to the force's Twitter feed. Four of the men, all in their 20s, are from Birmingham, West Midlands, while a 26-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman of no fixed abode were also held. Six people were arrested at Dover this morning on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences, according to West Midlands Police . They are currently being questioned at a police station in the West Midlands area. Searches are taking place at a number of addresses in Birmingham and police say the arrests are part of an on-going investigation. Officers added that the suspects, who are not a family group and were not accompanied by children, did not pose any immediate risk to public safety. It comes a day after it was revealed that one of the nine Britons detained in Turkey for allegedly trying to cross the border into Syria is the son of Rochdale Labour councillor, Shakil Ahmed. Politics student Waheed Ahmed, 21, and his aunt, cousins and four children were caught by security forces in Hatay province, southern Turkey. Police are yet to confirm whether the two cases are linked. Four of the men are from Birmingham, West Midlands, and in their 20s, while a 26-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman of no fixed abode were also arrested . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Five men and one woman were arrested at 8am in the port's departure zone . The group, all in their 20s, are currently being questioned at police station . Searches taking place at a number of addresses in Birmingham, West Mids . Suspects are not a family group and were not accompanied by children .

Toby Huntington-Whiteley has already made waves in the modelling industry due to his towering height - he falls just under 6' 4" - and chiselled looks. And his latest stint in the summer ad for men's clothing brand, Jacamo, certainly doesn't disappoint. The 25-year-old personal trainer is joined by professional cricketer, Freddie Flintoff, 37, as they model the latest collection of clothing for the brand's summer campaign, filmed in Palma, Majorca. Scroll down for video . Toby Huntington-Whiteley, 25, stars in the new summer advert for men's clothing brand Jacamo . The 25-year-old shows off his supermodel pout as he wears a tailored suit in the streets of Palma . One shot sees Toby showing off his model pout as he lounges by a rooftop swimming pool, modelling a pair of tropical-print swim shorts. Another campaign shot sees the dapper 25-year-old taking to the back streets of Palma wearing an ink-blue tailored suit, colourful pocket square, white t-shirt and sunglasses. Sporting legend Freddie, the face of Jacamo for the last four years, wears his own Flintoff by Jacamo summer collection. English professional cricketer Freddie Flintoff, 37, has been the face of Jacamo for four years . The TV ad sees the professional cricketer having an energetic game on a basketball court, before hitting the beach in a jeep. As the official face of Jacamo, Freddie said: 'Majorca is a brilliant island and we had a great time filming there. 'After four years of working with Jacamo I think that both the adverts and products continue to surprise people, in a good way. He added: 'This particular collection shows how much variety men can have in their summer wardrobe.' The advert sees Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's brother, enjoying the Mediterranean heat in a rooftop swimming pool . The face of Jacamo, Freddie Flintoff, stars in the advert and is seen enjoying a game of basketball . This summer campaign marks Toby Huntington-Whiteley's second TV gig for the menswear retailer. Jacamo caters to an extensive range of sizes from big-name brands, from small to 5XL, and the advert highlights that the company's clothing is well-suited to men who are 'extra tall' and 'extra broad'. Both Whiteley and Flintoff measure up at just under 6' 4'', which make them ideal poster boys for the brand. Jacamo caters to men who are 'extra broad' (Toby is pictured left) and 'extra tall' (Freddie is pictured right)

Toby Huntington-Whiteley, 25, and cricketer Flintoff, 37, model in campaign . Men's clothing brand Jacamo caters to larger and taller men . Sportsman Flintoff has been face of brand for 4 years . This is second TV ad job for Dorset boy Toby .

Tikrit, Iraq (CNN)ISIS is gone, but the fear remains. As Iraqi forces, aided by Shiite militiamen, took control Wednesday of the northern city of Tikrit, they found vehicles laden with explosives and buildings that might be booby-trapped. CNN senior international correspondent Arwa Damon, who was in Tikrit on Tuesday, saw a large mechanical digger packed with explosives that Iraqi forces had to disarm. The troops, she said, were cautious when they entered buildings in case they were wired to explode. Plumes of smoke rose from burning buildings in the background. Near former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's presidential palaces compound -- Tikrit is Hussein's birthplace -- the CNN team also saw a destroyed truck with a large machine gun mounted on the back. Iraqi forces said they had fired an RPG at the truck, killing three ISIS fighters. ISIS was ejected from the palaces compound in fierce fighting, they said, adding that there may still be booby traps. Federal police said they dismantled hundreds of IEDs (improvised explosive devices) Wednesday. CNN heard at least 16 explosions, some very loud, which police said were controlled. The potential booby traps were political as well as physical. Officials are concerned about the behavior of the conquerors, particularly the Iranian-backed Shiite militiamen who helped Iraqi troops. Officials fear the militiamen might take "scorched earth" reprisals for the reported massacre of Shiite air force cadets by ISIS fighters in Tikrit last year. Much of the population of Tikrit is, like ISIS, Sunni Muslim. And officials fear that reprisals by Shiite militias against the Sunni population could stoke local anger, jeopardizing the government's ability to hold onto Tikrit and pull the country together. Sectarian resentment helped fuel the rise of ISIS in the first place. 'Where are our sons?' demand families of soldiers captured by ISIS . Still, the liberation of Tikrit from the terrorist group, which is also known as ISIL and calls itself the Islamic State, represented a significant victory for the Iraqi government, which had tried -- and failed -- to retake the city many times before. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived Wednesday to claim the victory, which took place a year after the city was first attacked by ISIS. Al-Abadi, who is also Iraq's top military commander, had announced the previous evening on Iraqiya TV that the city was under the control of Iraqi forces. Iraqi forces continued to clean out pockets of resistance Wednesday, said Interior Minister Mohammed al-Ghabban, who was also in the city. But he said the Iraqi government would be in full control shortly. "The enemy has been defeated, and it has lost all its capabilities," al-Ghabban said. "In the coming hours, the battle will end." Iraqi security said that the few ISIS militants left in the city are hiding inside houses hoping to escape in the dark. ISIS' nine-month dominion over Tikrit was marked by brutality. In addition to the reported massacre of the 1,500-plus air force cadets at Camp Speicher in June, ISIS is believed to have buried victims in mass graves and to have destroyed an Assyrian church that had graced Tikrit since the eighth century. The push into Tikrit came days after U.S.-led airstrikes targeted ISIS bases around the city. Al-Abadi said those tactics would now be replicated in other areas. Brett McGurk, the U.S. deputy special presidential envoy to the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, tweeted that the coalition's airstrikes had destroyed numerous ISIS shelters. "We will continue to support courageous Iraqi forces operating under Iraqi command as they work to reclaim their territory from #ISIL," McGurk tweeted. The key to victory in Tikrit this time, the Prime Minister said, was surprise. But help from the coalition of Shiite militiamen and volunteers also played a part. The militia members, estimated to number around 20,000, are backed by Iran. The offensive marked the first open participation of Iranian advisers on the front lines in Iraq. The victory in Tikrit sets the stage for Iraqi forces to take back an even bigger prize -- Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city. A U.S. official said in February that up to 25,000 Iraqi troops plan to return to Mosul in April or May in an effort to retake the city. Don Melvin wrote this report in London. Arwa Damon and Hamdi Alkhshali reported from Tikrit and Jomana Karadsheh from Baghdad.

Tikrit is under the control of Iraqi forces, Iraqi Prime Minister says . ISIS departs, leaving city strewn with booby traps, explosive-filled vehicles . Officials hope to avoid Shia reprisals for ISIS slaughter of air force recruits .

Google claims to have cracked a problem that has flummoxed anyone who has tried to read a doctor's note - how to read anyone's handwriting. The firm claims the latest update to its Android handsets can under 82 languages in 20 distinct scripts, and works with both printed and cursive writing input with or without a stylus. It even allows users to simply draw emoji they want to send. Scroll down for video . The California search giant claims the latest update to its Android handsets can understand handwriting in 82 languages in 20 distinct scripts. Google says its handwriting recognition works by 'building on large-scale language modeling, robust multi-language OCR, and incorporating large-scale neural-networks and approximate nearest neighbour search for character classification.' 'Entering text on mobile devices is still considered inconvenient by many; touchscreen keyboards, although much improved over the years, require a lot of attention to hit the right buttons,' Google said. 'Voice input is an option, but there are situations where it is not feasible, such as in a noisy environment or during a meeting. 'Using handwriting as an input method can allow for natural and intuitive input method for text entry which complements typing and speech input methods.' Google Handwriting Input is now available on Android phones, and the firm said it took 'many years' to perfect. 'Google Handwriting Input is the result of many years of research at Google. 'Until recently there have been many languages where enabling this functionality presented significant challenges. Google also today launched a new feature allowing users who have lost their phone to simply Google it. It works with all Android phones that have the latest Google app installed, and it appears to only work when you're signed into your Google account on Chrome - although this hasn't been confirmed. The same Google account must be signed into on the phone. The Californian firm announced the tool on its Google+ page. It said: 'We’ve all been there - you’ve searched under your car seat, tossed around the sofa cushions and you still can’t find your phone. Android handsets can understand handwriting in 82 languages in 20 distinct scripts . 'If you know where your computer is you can now ask Google to find your Android phone from your desktop. 'If the pesky phone is hiding nearby, Google can ring it for you - or you can see it on the map if you, say, forgot it at the bar. 'Just make sure you’ve got the latest version of the Google app!' Google's latest tool can't lock the missing phone, or erase its data. Users will need to install the Android Device Manager (ADM) app (pictured) if they want these features. Both tools override the selected sound profile, too, meaning that even if a phone is on silent it will still ring at full volume for five minutes . To locate a lost phone, sign into a Google account on Chrome via the menu in the top right-hand corner. Type 'find my phone' either into the address bar - if Google is set as the default search engine - or open Google and type it into the search bar on the site's homepage. A map appears as the first search result with a message asking the user to sign in again to confirm their identity. This prevents people being able to track a person's phone if the previous user forgets to log out of their Google account on a shared Chrome browser, for example. Google has announced a new tool that locates missing handsets simply by searching for the term 'find my phone' on the search engine's homepage (animated). It works with all Android phones that have the latest Google app installed and when the user is signed into their Google account on Chrome . The phone's location is then pinpointed and clicking a 'Ring' button beneath the map will then remotely call the handset. Google's latest tool can't lock the missing phone, or erase its data. Users will need to install the Android Device Manager (ADM) app if they want these features. ADM was launched in August 2013 and works in a similar way to the search tool. It locates a phone on a map, remotely rings and lets users carry out additional security tasks. Both tools override the selected sound profile, too, meaning that even if a phone is on silent it will still ring at full volume for five minutes, or until it is answered.

Google Handwriting Input works on Android phones and tablets . Handsets can under 82 languages in 20 distinct scripts . Works with both printed and cursive writing input with or without a stylus .

Recently released dashcam footage from a Florida police car taken in September of 2013 shows an unarmed black man being shot four times after he was followed while he rode a bicycle. Dontrell Stephens didn't die after he was shot by Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Deputy Adam Lin, but the then-20-year-old was paralyzed from the waist down after the shooting. The only item Stephens had on his person when he was shot was a cellphone. Dashcam footage from a Florida cop car taken in September of 2013 shows Dontrell Stephens being followed . Stephens (center) was shot by Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Deputy Adam Lin and is now paralyzed . Deputy Lin fired his gun four times at Stephens even though the then-20-year-old had a cellphone, not a gun . In the video obtained by WPTV,  Stephens can be seen pulling his bike over next to a house after he realized he was being followed. Stephens has a record for possessing cocaine . Stephens walked toward the deputy with his phone in his hand and was shot four times just seconds later. It looked like Stephens was running away from Lin when he was shot. After the shooting Deputy Lin said: 'He starts backing away.' 'I said, 'Get on the ground, get on the ground.'' The shooting was ruled to be justified and Lin returned to work four days later. The clip of Stephens, who had previously been arrested for cocaine, was released as part of a lawsuit against the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. The office has been involved in 114 shootings since 2000. Lin's internal affairs file contains 'numerous use of force reports, citizen complaints and incident reviews', according to the lawsuit. He started working for the PBSO in 2004 and served for ten months in Afghanistan beginning in 2007. The attorney who filed suit on Stephens' behalf, Jack Scarola, said there were issues with the statements given by Lin and the other deputy involved in the shooting. Scarola said: 'There are no records of any commands ever made to Dontrell Stephens. 'The deputy's recorded statements following the shooting were absolutely false. Internal affairs completely ignored that evidence.' Video of the shooting was released as part of a lawsuit filed against the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office .

Dontrell Stephens was paralyzed from waist down after the 2013 shooting . Shot by Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Deputy Adam Lin in Florida . Then-20-year-old had nothing in his hand but a cellphone during incident . State officials ruled the shooting was justified after an investigation . Lin returned to work just four days after the south Florida shooting . 114 people shot at by a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy since 2000 .

Former Bayern Munich manager Ottmar Hitzfeld believes the German giants should replace Pep Guardiola with Borussia Monchengladbach boss Lucien Favre. The Spaniard, who has been in the dugout at the Allianz Arena since last season, has yet to commit his future to Bayern beyond the end of his contract which expires at the end of the 2016-16 season. And Hitzfield believes Favre, whose Monchengladbach side currently sit fourth in the Bundesliga standings as they edge closer towards Champions League football next season, is the man to replace Guardiola should he leave Bayern. VIDEO Scroll down to see the goals from Monchengladbach's recent win over Dortmund . Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has yet to commit his future to the Bundesliga giants . Guardiola, whose contract expires at the end of the 2015-16 season, has been linked with Manchester City . And former Bayern boss Ottmar Hitzfeld says Lucien Favre (left) should replace Guardiola at the Allianz Arena . 'Favre is a candidate for Bayern,' Hitzfield said in an interview with Sky Sports. 'Favre is a coach who has worked really well with Gladbach. He is certainly a candidate for Bayern when Guardiola eventually quits. 'He is a coach that can play offensive football. He can get the best out of players like [striker] Raffael, who I did not think would make the jump up from Zurich to the Bundesliga. 'Favre is good with these type of players and he will have a lot of artists like Raffael in Bavaria.' Hitzfeld (left) spent two different spells as Bayern boss and retired in 2014 after managing Switzerland . Borussia Monchengladbach boss Lucien Favre is on course for Champions League football next season .

The Bayern Munich boss has yet to commit his future to the German giants . Pep Guardiola has been linked with a switch to Manchester City . Former Bayern boss Ottmar Hitzfeld says Lucien Favre should replace him . Borussia Monchengladbach set for Champions League football next year .

The man named as a person of interest in the disappearance of William Tyrrell was living with three young boys at the time the toddler vanished - despite authorities being aware of allegations he raped two young girls in 1987. The New South Wales Ombudsman is investigating how Bill Spedding, 63, who has been charged with five counts of child sexual assault and two counts of common assault, was able to live with children despite claims being made against him. The mother of the three young boys, who cannot be named, was shocked to discover that the children had been living with a man accused of child abuse. 'Someone... needs to be held accountable,' she told The Australian. Scroll down for video . Bill Spedding was arrested and charged on Wednesday for the sexual assault of two girls in Sydney in 1987 . The boys' grandfather told the newspaper: 'I am very concerned about what may have happened to my grandchildren.' During a short hearing on Thursday, a court heard Spedding raped two girls aged six and three in a caravan repeatedly nearly 30 years ago. Case notes held by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services detail the allegations of abuse, court documents show. While the Ombudsman confirmed it will be 'making inquires' into the accused sex offender's living situation, police are expected to lay more charges against Spedding and his alleged involvement in a paedophile ring. 'Investigations are continuing concerning such matters and it is anticipated further charges will brought against the accused in the foreseeable future,' the police fact sheet states, according to SMH. Spedding has denied any involvement in the disappearance of William, who was three years old when he vanished from his grandmother's Kendall home in September as played, dressed in his favourite Spiderman costume. The 63-year-old was a person of interest in the case of missing toddler William Tyrrell . Police emphasise the charges against Spedding are unrelated to the case of missing boy William Tyrrell, who disappeared from Kendall in NSW's mid north coast on September 12 last year. The disturbing historical crimes emerged after the washing machine repairman became a person of interest in the ongoing search for the three-year-old. Police will allege that, during a weekend in 1987, a three year old girl was sexually penetrated four times and assaulted in a caravan, according to the Daily Telegraph. Spedding was staying in a caravan on a property in Campbelltown in Sydney's west which was reportedly owned by his friend. In a victim statement the child, now aged in her 30s, claims she was either thrown against a wall or off the bed when she woke to found herself being raped. Margaret Spedding was pictured leaving Port Macquarie court on Thursday after her husband was refused bail . Detectives stressed that Spedding's arrest wasn't related to the four-year-old's disappearance . Court documents reveal that the mother and grandmother of the victim recall the three-year-old being greatly troubled by pain in her vagina and telling them that 'Bill did it', according to SMH. She was 'ill and continually vomiting' the following day and had 'extensive, black coloured bruising to her vagina and legs', according to the Daily Telegraph. At the time, the child sex assault unit at Westmead Hospital assessed the two children and determined that the three-year-old had been sexually penetrated in a number of ways. The six-year-old's injuries were also ruled to have been caused by penetration. Spedding's lawyer Robert Hoyles said the accused is adamant he is innocent and has done nothing wrong. 'One might say Mr Spedding will deny these allegations until his final breath,' Mr Hoyles said. Mr Spedding refused to take part in a formal interview at Port Macquarie police station on Wednesday night, according to SMH. This comes as police returned to the 63-year-old's home on Monday for a third time this year after it was unveiled that he was due to fix William's grandmother's washing machine around the time the boy vanished . Spedding was arrested at his Bonny Hills home on the NSW mid-north coast at about 1.30pm on Wednesday . The court heard Spedding denied the claims when police initially put them to him in the 1980s. The case is only as strong as it was in 1987, Mr Hoyles said. He argued that to detain a man with no criminal record for such an historical matter when a trial was up to a year away would be a great injustice. However, the magistrate found Spedding had not shown cause as to why detention was unjustified given the serious nature of the offences and Spedding was denied bail. Despite the obscenity of the charges, Spedding’s wife Margaret supported him in court and they pressed their hands against the glass when he was refused bail, according to SMH. Mr Spedding applied for bail on Thursday but it was refused by Magistrate Thomas Hodgson. He will next appear in court on June 18. The 63-year-old was arrested at his Bonny Hills home on the NSW mid-north coast on Wednesday after five detectives descended on his property. His wife Margaret was in court as Spedding made his bid for bail. Spedding is believed to have said 'no' when five detectives asked him to go with them in the unmarked police car on Wednesday, Fairfax reported. While Spedding's wife, Margaret, was seen yelling at reporters during the arrest at their home. Just hours earlier, it was revealed that William's grandmother asked Spedding, a few days before her grandson disappeared from her garden, to fix her washing machine because she was expecting her family to stay over, The Daily Telegraph reported. This contradicts reports that her family's visit was unexpected. Spedding is believed to have said 'no' when five detectives asked him to go with them in the unmarked police car . Spedding was due to fix William's grandmother's washing machine around the time the boy vanished. This week investigators visited Spedding's home for the third time this year before his arrest. It comes after police revealed they believe William may be alive, despite fears that he was abducted by a paedophile ring operating on the mid-north coast of NSW. Investigators believe the boy was snatched during a very short window of time when he was out of sight of his family as he played outside . Police have visited Spedding's home three other times this year after becoming a person of interest in the case of the missing toddler . The parents of the missing three-year-old released new pictures of their son and a video pleading for his return by abductors who are believed to have snatched him in broad daylight last September . Investigators believe he was snatched during a very short window of time when he was out of sight of his family as he played outside. The parents have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers immediately on 1800 333 000. The release of the video comes more than a month since police scoured bushland in Bonny Hills, south of Port Macquarie, for evidence relating to William's whereabouts. Police divers were brought in from Sydney to search a murky dam in a bush reserve and a nearby swamp, after more than 30 officers and the dog squad had spent spent two days searching through dense bushland - including along a track that can only be accessed by four-wheel drive. The three-day search was carried out near Mr Spedding's home. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Bill Spedding, the person of interest in the William Tyrrell case, has been charged with five counts of child sex abuse . He was living with three boys at the time William vanished - despite authorities being aware of the claims against him . The NSW Ombudsman confirmed they are 'making inquiries' into how the boys came to be living with Spedding . 'Someone needs to be held accountable,' the boys' mother said . Victoria Police are investigating his alleged involvement in a paedophile ring and expect to lay more charges . Spedding has denied any involvement in William's disappearance . He was refused bail on Thursday after a brief court appearance .

On loan Real Madrid striker Javier Hernandez is ready to lead the line in their pivotal Champions League quarter-final second leg tie against bitter city rivals Atletico, according to AS. The Spanish publication reports that the 26-year-old links up well with Real superstar Cristiano Ronaldo - where in his last two appearances for the club he has scored a goal and created an assist. Hernandez, who is on a season-long loan from Manchester United, is set to start up front for Carlo Ancelotti's side - with the club going through an injury crisis at present. AS report that Real Madrid striker Javier Hernandez is 'ready' to lead their attack vs Atletico on Wednesday . Hernandez (right) took part in Real's training session on Tuesday as they prepare to face their bitter rivals . The 26-year-old (left) will be hoping to carry on his recent Real form at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday . Spanish papers preview that match (left) and Barcelona's second leg against PSG on Tuesday night too . Regular first-choice forward Karim Benzema, who has 15 La Liga goals to his name this season, missed Madrid's 3-1 victory against Malaga at the weekend with a knee injury which he is struggling to recover from. Continuing to look ahead to the Madrid derby on Wednesday night, Marca leads with the headline that while Ancelotti deals with several selection issues at Atletico, 'There are no problems, only solutions,' as manager Diego Simeone has a fully-fit squad to choose from. Meanwhile Mundo Deportivo previews Barcelona's second leg encounter against French outfit Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. Barca take a 3-1 lead going into Tuesday's tie at the Nou Camp but face an opponent that will welcome back Marco Verratti and former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic into their starting line-up after missing the first leg. However, Mundo note that the Catalan club are not 'fixated' on the duo's availability for PSG and will go all out to make sure they reach the semi-finals. 'Redeem Yourselves' is the headline in French paper L'Equipe as PSG look to restore some credibility from the masterclass they were given in the first leg by Luis Enrique's side. Over in Italy, the paper's focus is very much on Serie A giants Juventus as they prepare to take on Monaco in Europe's elite club competition. Juve take a 1-0 advantage to the French Principality on Wednesday night and Corriere dello Sport leads with an exclusive headline from Ancelotti wanting his former club to reach the semi-finals of the tournament. The Italian press preview Juventus' Champions League second leg trip to Monaco on Wednesday night . 'If they eliminate Monaco it would be a boost to all of Italian football. Maybe they could face my Real?', he is quoted as saying in the paper. Sticking with Juventus, La Gazzetta dello Sport focuses on the future of Carlos Tevez. The Argentina international has made no secret of his desire to return to his homeland and Boca Juniors in the future, and the publication reports that the South American club will make a £3.6million bid for his services at the end of the season. And finally in Portugal, A Bola looks ahead to Porto's second leg encounter at Bayern Munich on Tuesday night. The Portuguese giants take a 3-1 lead to Bavaria and A Bola reports that the 2004 Champions League winners are fully prepared for the threat of Pep Guardiola's men - which could see the return of maverick winger Franck Ribery. In addition, the paper adds that Porto travel to the Allianz Arena without any fear. French paper L'Equipe (left) and Portugal's A Bola both look ahead to their team's chances in Europe too .

Real Madrid face Atletico in Champions League quarter-final second leg tie . Manchester United outcast Javier Hernandez expected to start for Real . Carlos Tevez has made it known he wants to return to Argentina one day .

A track meet judge was left with a javelin embedded in his heel after he fell over trying to dodge it. Dan Klice, 57, was officiating at a competition at Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey, when he was pierced by the projectile. Police say that he saw the errant javelin headed towards him and tried to dodge it - but tripped over in the process. Competition: Dan Klice, 57, was officiating at a competition held at Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey, pictured above . His fall left his left heel exposed, which was hit by the soaring javelin. Klice lives in Oleans, New York, but had crossed the Hudson so judge the contest. According to The Bergen Record, the javelin was left sticking out of his foot while firefighters arrived to saw off the shaft of the weapon. After removing that, he was taken to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood via ambulance. Authorities said he was conscious during the journey and that there is no threat to his life. The Cliffview Pilot local blog reported that the stray javelin had been caught by a gust of wind.

Dan Klice, 57, was hit by soaring projectile 'after a gust of wind' Tried to dodge it, but fell, leaving his heel exposed when javelin struck . He was judging a contest at Ramapo College, Mahwah, New Jersey .

As the pictures surfaced of Gwyneth Paltrow on holiday with her estranged husband Chris Martin earlier today, jaws dropped at the actress's super-toned figure. The star is well-known for her saintly approach to food and exercise and it continues to pay off - at 42 she has the figure of a woman half her age. Gwyneth isn't alone in this new attitude to life past the age of forty - a whole host of women are looking better in their fifth decade than ever. Scroll down for video . Gwyneth Paltrow on holiday with Chris Martin in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, last month . Marysia Broadway bikini top . Check out the brand at Revolve . Visit site . Gwyneth Paltrow shows her enviable beach bod in a Marysia scallop edged black teeny bikini. When you work so hard for such results, you'd do the same. Marysia is a swimwear brand that was started by former ballet dancer/surfer Marysia Dobrzanska Reeves in 2009. She's quickly gained a cult following with celebs like Lupita Nyong’o and Rachel Bilson spotted wearing her feminine and whimsical pieces. Throw on a pair of sheer The Row palazzo pants and we envision you walking on the boardwalk of Monaco or South Hamptons' Main street. The black bikini is a classic must-have item in every woman's wardrobe and will be a timeless investment. The scalloped detail is something we can't say no to since it's just the perfect amount of girlishness and minimalism. GOOP and us totally approve. Check out Revolve (right) for more of Marysia styles or if you're looking for something more affordable, we've got you covered in all the right places with our edit below. Victoria's Secret scalloped bikini top . Visit site . Aquascutum Bikini from Yoox.com . Visit site . Marysia evil bikini at Net A Porter . Visit site . Topshop black triangle bikini top . Visit site . Kore Swim Pax Nylon Blend Bikini top from fwd.com . Visit site . While the onset of middle age used to happen as soon as a '4' was added to the front of your yearly tally, nowadays, stars are proving that they can still turn heads in skimpy swimwear. Celebrities including Halle Berry, Gwen Stefani, Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell all have figures that wouldn't look out of place on a 25 year old. These women all pay a high price for their svelte frames though, with nights on the wine with girlfriends and a takeaway pizza on a Friday evening unlikely to feature on their To Do list. FEMAIL has rounded up some of the best bikini bodies in Hollywood... Gwen Stefani, 45, shows no sign of being a mother of three . Heidi Klum is 41 but has the body of a 25 year old . Jennifer Lopez, 45, shows off her toned figure on holiday . Sofía Vergara, 42, has a very toned figure, although her tan lines would have ended up looking very odd after this day at the beach . Halle Berry,48, has  a figure that defies the laws of biology . Cindy Crawford, 48, (left) and Courteney Cox, 50, (right) can both rock a skimpy bikini . Jada Pinkett Smith, 43, could make women half her age green with envy . Naomi Campbell, 44, (left) still has a supermodel figure, while Heather Graham, 45, (right) looks just as she did in the 1997 film Boogie Nights . Baywatch star Carmen Electra, 42, still looks as at home on the beach as she did 20 years ago . Helena Christensen, 46, can still pull off a string bikini that many women in their twenties would struggle with .

Gwyneth Paltrow's figure is more impressive than ever . She joins a whole host of stars in their forties who look super toned . Gwen Stefani, Heidi Klum and Naomi Campbell have figures of 25 year olds .

Two horses have been rescued after one was found being kept in an alleyway so narrow it could not turn around, while the other was chained to the ground. RSPCA inspectors were called to the house after they received numerous calls from residents living nearby in Lawrence Weston, Bristol, who were worried about the animals. Photos taken when they visited show a small horse standing on muddy ground in a passage just over a metre wide, which is blocked at one end with a gate. RSPCA inspectors were called after a horse was seen living in an alleyway so narrow it could not turn round . Another picture shows a horse chained to the ground, with little room to move. The animals are thought to have been kept at the site by the side of a house for around a month and are understood to have been moved on by their owners following warnings from the RSPCA. Andrew Hiles, 65, who lives nearby, said: 'The situation has got worse and worse. 'This has been the case for the last month. It was certainly a cause for much concern. The horses had no way of turning around, and the horse box was just left by the road side. 'Those were some terrible conditions to live in, and it is not like they have a stable or somewhere nice. It has been going on for a while. I would like to know how they even came to own these horses. 'As far as I know, a lot of us had been calling the RSPCA and asking them to do something, but I don't know if that's the case.' They found another horse, which was larger, and was living at the site chained to the muddy ground . The alleyway where the horse was kept is at the bottom of a muddy slope, and the other horse was kept chained to the ground on a grassy area nearby. Both horses were removed on Wednesday after complaints from neighbours and a warning from the RSPCA. But Margaret Hiles, 61, is still worried and added: 'We don't know what has happened to the pair of them, or where they have gone. I don't think the RSPCA has taken them, they have just been moved. The smaller horse was stuck at the base of a muddy garden, trapped in an incredibly narrow alleyway . A spokesman from the RSPCA said: 'We have received calls from concerned members of the public about two horses being kept in a garden in the Lawrence Weston area of Bristol. 'Our inspectors have made several visits to the property to issue advice to the owner to improve the environment in which the horses are being kept. 'We understand the current situation is that the horses have now been moved.'

RSPCA inspectors called numerous times by worried Bristol residents . They found a horse in a narrow alleyway and another chained to ground . Animals have now been moved on following RSPCA advice to owners . Locals estimated animals had been living in poor conditions for a month .

Lewis Hamilton has come under fire for spraying a hostess in the face with champagne after winning the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday. The reigning world champion won his second race in three to start the 2015 season, but his podium celebrations have drawn some criticism. A leading group which campaigns against sexism has condemned the behavior of the driver as 'selfish and inconsiderate', saying he should be forced to apologise for 'specially directing' the bubbly into the woman's face. Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Chinese Grand Prix by spraying a hostess in the face with champagne . The hostess looks less than impressed as she is sprayed with champagne on the podium in Shanghai . Roz Hardie, chief executive of Object, a campaign on media sexism and 'sex object culture', said: 'The photographs appear to show that the woman is not just being splashed, but that the champagne is being very specifically directed into her face, which does not look like a voluntary piece of horseplay on her part. 'If this if the case we think Lewis Hamilton should apologise for his actions and think carefully about how he behaves in the future. For most people, it would be apparent that she is not enjoying it. 'It is surely a very difficult position to be a grid girl and she would have had little option but to stand there and take it. That is something of which he should be aware. But instead, he appears to have abused her position. 'It's unfortunate that a great victory has been marred by what appears to be selfish and inconsiderate behaviour.' Hamilton's celebrations have led to criticism of the two-time world champion . Hamilton controlled the contest in Shanghai to seal his second victory in three races this season . Hardie added that the episode highlighted the more general issue of women being viewed as sexual objects in the motoring world. She said: 'Motor racing appears to unnecessarily portray women as sexualised objects and that probably makes it even harder for the women to stand up for themselves. We would hope people in the industry would be respectful to these women. On Twitter, Hamilton was described as a 'bully' and 'disgusting'. Another user simply said: 'Man please stop spraying Champagne on the Podium Ladies. They don't like it', while one outraged user said he was a 'scumbag - an embarrassment to UK'. Another wrote: 'Have a bit more respect for the ladies please. Spraying Champagne in her face was out of order #child #idiot.' Hamilton sprays a hostess after winning the Spanish Grand Prix in Catalunya last May . And one tweeted: 'Shame on you F1 and Lewis Hamilton for disgraceful treatment of women during champagne celebration#sexism.' It is not the first time the racing icon has whipped out his victory move. He celebrated in a similar fashion after winning Spanish Grand Prix last year, which was his fourth consecutive win in a row and the one that finally put him on top of the driver's standings. And although he lost the Austrian Grand Prix to teammate Nico Rosberg, he didn't shy away from popping the cork directly at a hostess. The 30-year-old was even asked to demonstrate his champagne skills on Graham Norton's talk show in 2013. But not everyone was offended by his behaviour. Many found his actions amusing, while another said: 'I can think of worse things to happen at work than getting sprayed in the face with champagne by @LewisHamilton.. Lighten up people!' Hamilton and his team-mate Nico Rosberg had a spat when the German said his team-mate slowed him down . Rosberg was unhappy as he felt that Hamilton backed him up into the reach of Sebastian Vettel .

Lewis Hamilton won the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai . The Brit celebrated by spraying champagne in face of a hostess . Object, which campaigns against sexism, said he should apologise .

Hillsborough investigators have launched an appeal to track down fans who tended to the wounded as they lay dying on the pitch at the 1989 disaster. Photographs which show the men and woman rushing towards those crushed in the tragedy have been released, with investigators urging anyone who recognises them to come forward. They form part of an ongoing Home Office inquiry aiming to establish whether any individual or organisation was to blame for the disaster which claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool fans. Issued on behalf of the Coroner Sir John Goldring, the people in the photographs may be able to tell victims' families' more about how they died, officials said. Investigators have released these images of football fans who were pictured carrying the wounded on stretchers and tending to others at the 1989 Hillsborough disaster . Police say the 'unusual' appeal  is necessary as those photographed may be able to answer questions of the victims' families . 'It is important to stress that we believe these people can help the Coroner’s inquest process,' said Assistant Commissioner Jon Stoddart of Operation Resolve, the police force set up to look into the disaster. 'I know these pictures are 26 years old but if anyone does recognise the people we need to speak to then I would urge them to get in touch immediately. 'There are still many questions that the families of the 96 have and we believe that these people may be able to provide answers to some of those questions.' Ninety-six people died at the disaster after Liverpool fans in one section of the football grounds became crushed. Previous inquests which recorded conclusions of accidental death were thrown out at the High Court in 2012 after years of campaigning by the families of those killed. The Home Secretary Theresa May launched a fresh probe into the disaster the same year. Investigators hope members of the public may recognise some of those pictured in the appeal released today . While the images are 26 years old, investigators believe they may help track down key witnesses. Above, a man in a dark coloured jacket (left) and another in a beige jacket and grey hooded sweatshirt (right) who police believe may be able to help . Another of the fans in a distinctive white and red hat and a man seen tending to one of the wounded as they lay helpless on the football pitch (right) A man in a light denim jacket with long brown hair (left) is another person investigators believe may be able to help. Right, another person pictured in the appeal who was stuck behind the enclosure where fans were crushed . Another fan pictured in the appeal. Anyone with information about those pictured is urged to contact Operation Resolve officers . While officers said it was 'unusual' to carry out such appeals as today's while legal proceedings are active they invited anyone who recognised the people photographed to make contact. 'I have a team of highly trained staff in place who will deal with witnesses sensitively as we understand how difficult some people will find this,' added Mr Stoddart. 'The Operation Resolve website also contains useful contacts should members of the public require welfare assistance. 'It is unusual to carry out an appeal of this nature during an ongoing legal process such as the inquests and for that reason I urge people to remember the warning issued by the Coroner at the start of the fresh inquests, which he reiterated in February 2014. 'I also urge people to consider the advisory notice issued by the Attorney General’s office on 10 March 2014. 'It is really important that people do not pass comment on our appeal or any other aspect of the Hillsborough disaster on social media and forums.' Among those to have already given evidence at the inquest in Warrington are the families of those killed and police officers working at the time. The inquest continues. Ninety-six people were killed in the 1989 disaster (above). The conclusions of previous inquests were thrown out in 2012 with the Home Office launching a fresh probe . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Investigators have released a handful of photographs to help inquiries . They show fans rushing to tend to the dying as they lay on football pitch . Police say the people photographed could address unanswered questions . A Home Office probe into 1989 disaster which claimed 96 lives is ongoing . Anyone with information is urged to call 08000 283 284 or visit www.operationresolve.co.uk . Anyone who can identify any of the people in the images should call Operation Resolve on 08000 283 284 or via the website www.operationresolve.co.uk .

A Florida postal carrier steered his small gyrocopter through protected Washington airspace for 30 miles to the U.S. Capitol, tracked by the nation's top security agencies, which feared harming tourists on the National Mall if they tried to shoot him down, senior lawmakers said Wednesday. Doug Hughes, 61, is 'lucky to be alive' and 'should have been blown out of the air,' Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, chairman of the House Oversight committee, told reporters just days after the incident that exposed a gap in the government's efforts to ensure the security of the White House, Capitol and other critical buildings in Washington. Senior officials from the Secret Service and Capitol Police briefed top House members behind closed doors. Scroll down for video . Press conference: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, left, and ranking member Rep. Elijah Cummins, D-Md., speak with reporters on Wednesday . Pilot: The man who piloted the gyrocopter and landed on the West Lawn, 61-year-old Doug Hughes, is 'lucky to be alive' and 'should have been blown out of the air,' Chaffetz said . Campaign: Hughes' stunt was aimed at drawing attention to campaign finance reform . Chaffetz said security tracked Hughes as he approached the Capitol last week after taking off from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. A 'judgment call' was made not to shoot Hughes down, Chaffetz said. Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said officials were concerned about injuring people on the ground if an attempt was made to shoot down Hughes. Chaffetz said a combination of 'lack of communication and some human error' by Capitol Police and other officials allowed Hughes to steer his tiny aircraft within a few hundred feet of the Capitol before landing on the West Lawn. Chaffetz said he was deeply concerned at 'a lack of coordination and communication' among law enforcement agencies charged with what he called 'a no-fail mission' to protect the Capitol and other important sites in Washington, including the White House. Cummings called the incident a 'wake-up call' to all law enforcement agencies involved. Capitol Police, the Secret Service and other agencies need 'to look very carefully at what happened here, dissect it, figure it out and use this to make things better,' Cummings said. Cummings and Chaffetz said they were outraged that members of Congress were not alerted to the potential security threat even as parts of the Capitol complex were placed under lockdown. 'That's inexcusable,' Chaffetz said. Chaffetz and Cummings said they will hold a hearing on the incident next week with representatives of six agencies: the Secret Service, Capitol Police, Congress' Sergeant at Arms, the Federal Aviation Administration, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the U.S. Park Police. Three of the agencies - the FAA, NORAD and the park police - were no-shows at Wednesday's briefing, irking lawmakers. Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said officials were concerned about injuring people on the ground if an attempt was made to shoot down Hughes . Security: Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said last week that Hughes 'literally flew under the radar' to the Capitol lawn, but added that it's too soon to say whether security changes are needed . Issues: Hughes was charged with two federal crimes, violating restricted airspace and operating an unregistered aircraft. The crimes carry penalties of up to four years in prison and fines . 'They've got a lot of explaining to do' about why they did not attend the briefing, Chaffetz said. Lawmakers were told during the briefing that 'incursions' into the restricted air space around Washington occur nearly every day and are usually 'dealt with in a smooth and professional manner,' Chaffetz said, in stark contrast to the gyrocopter incident. Lawmakers raised alarms about security after Hughes' stunt, which was aimed at drawing attention to campaign finance reform. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said last week that Hughes 'literally flew under the radar' to the Capitol lawn, but added that it's too soon to say whether security changes are needed. 'We are a democracy. We don't have fences around our airspace, so we've got to find the right balance between living in a free and open society, and security and the protection of federal buildings,' Johnson said. Chaffetz said there is a 'heightened awareness' about the risks of small aircraft in the wake of the gyrocopter stunt. Anyone who enters restricted airspace now will have 'a major problem,' Cummings said. Hughes was charged with two federal crimes, violating restricted airspace and operating an unregistered aircraft. The crimes carry penalties of up to four years in prison and fines. Hughes' next court appearance is May 8.

Doug Hughes, 61, steered his small gyrocopter through protected Washington airspace for 30 miles to the U.S. Capitol . Rep. Jason Chaffetz said Hughes 'should have been blown out of the air' Chaffetz said security tracked Hughes as he approached the Capitol last week after taking off from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania . A 'judgment call' was made not to shoot Hughes down, Chaffetz said . Rep. Elijah Cummings said officials were concerned about injuring people on the ground if an attempt was made to shoot down Hughes . Hughes landed the gyrocopter on the West Lawn . He was charged with two federal crimes, violating restricted airspace and operating an unregistered aircraft .

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 .

Abuse: Angela Linton wrote a homophobic message directed at one of her son's teachers in the child's pass book . A mother who was banned from her son's school after abusing staff then used one of the child's books to deliver a homophobic tirade to a teacher. Angela Linton wrote the vile message, directed at gay teacher Thomas O'Brien, after a row about a school outing, Birmingham Magistrates' Court heard. The 47-year-old, from Handsworth in Birmingham, has been given a community order, told to carry out unpaid work and fined £185 for harassing the victim. Linton's son started at Perry Beeches secondary school in September last year, the court heard. Helen Shipley, prosecuting, said that Linton approached head of year Mr O'Brien in October and expressed concern that she could not afford to send her son on a forthcoming residential trip. She was told that the school could come to an alternative arrangement, but failed to attend a scheduled meeting and then abused Mr O'Brien over the phone. Miss Shipley said: 'Linton felt that the school, in particular Mr O'Brien, was unfairly targeting her son, who had been placed in detention over having a mobile phone in class.' In another incident, Linton was shouting and acting aggressively outside the school entrance, and was told to leave the premises. School officials then sent the angry mother a letter telling her she was banned, and could only communicate with the school via the assistant headteacher or in her son's pass book. In January, she wrote a message in the book referring to the phone row she had with Mr O'Brien and abusing him for being gay. 'Mr O'Brien said he was traumatised by reading these comments,' Miss Shipley said. 'His sexuality was well known. He said it was something he was comfortable with. 'He could not believe they had been written. He did not know the reason for it.' School: The row began when Linton's son - a pupil at Perry Beeches, pictured - could not afford to go on an outing . Akhmed Yakoob, defending, said Linton felt remorse over her actions, which were out of character. Linton pleaded guilty to displaying writing which caused harassment, alarm or distress, and was sentenced to a 12-month community order. She was also ordered to do 150 hours of unpaid work and to pay £100 compensation to the victim and £85 costs. Chairman of the bench Peter Pratt said: 'There is no doubt whatsoever that you have intentionally caused harassment, alarm or distress, most obviously to Mr O'Brien. 'The virulent language undoubtedly caused Mr O'Brien to be fearful.'

Angela Linton, 47, was banned from school after row about a pupil outing . She used her son's pass book to abuse gay teacher Thomas O'Brien . Mother has been sentenced to community order and fined £185 .

The Red Wings' Drew Miller says he's eager to hit the ice again just a day after receiving a cut that could have cost him his eyesight. 'I feel very blessed the skate didn't hit my eye,' Miller said at practice on Wednesday. 'Very lucky' Skating with a full face mask during practice, the Detroit forward openly bore a gruesome red wound that required 50 to 60 stitches to close along multiple layers of skin, the Detroit Free Press reports. Gruesome: Miller was left with a scar across his eye, but reportedly didn't suffer any damage to his eyesight after another player cut him across his face . The incident occurred shortly after a faceoff during the first period of Tuesday's game between the Red Wings and the Senators. While battling for the puck, Ottawa's Mark Stone lost his balance and lifted his right skate backwards in an arc, catching Miller just under his visor. Stone's skate cut Miller along his right cheek and again just below his eyebrow. Miller exited the ice under his own power before medical staff rushed him to receive treatment, including stitches. Though he has a gash that runs across both sides of his eyelid and bruising below his right eye, Miller said his vision was largely unaffected. 'Right now, it's just dealing with the cut and the stitches and the soreness,' Miller explained. 'Other than that, my eye is good, and when I got on the ice today, I felt pretty good.' Freak accident: While falling to the ice, Ottawa's Mark Stone lifted his skate and struck Miller under the visor with the blade . Stitched up: Twitter user Red Wing Memes published a photo of the Red Wings forward with the freshly stitched wound . Second opinion: A second angle showed Stone losing his balance while fighting for the puck with the Red Wings' Luke Glendening . Bruiser: Miller said he wanted to come back for the third period after being stitched up, though the team said he will likely return Thursday against Boston . My Fox Detroit reports Miller had wanted to return during the third period of the game, which Detroit lost 2-1. Red Wings Coach Mike Babcock said Miller will likely have a 'big-time scar' but to expect the winger to be on the ice Thursday. The team will need Miller, who has played in 159 straight games, as it tries to secure the final guaranteed playoff spot in the Atlantic division.

Detroit Red Wings' Drew Miller was caught by a skate in the first period against the Ottawa Senators . The massive cut required 50 to 60 stitches to close, but did not damage Miller's eye . The Red Wings lost 2-1 but remained in third place in the Atlantic division .

Lawrence Dallaglio views the poor performance of English clubs in Europe as a 'crisis' for French rugby rather than evidence of a gulf in class between the Aviva Premiership and Top 14. Saracens are the nation's solitary representative in the semi-finals after Bath, Northampton and Wasps tumbled out of the Champions Cup over the weekend, scraping through 12-11 against Racing Metro. Most alarming of the defeats was Clermont's spellbinding 37-5 rout of reigning Premiership champions and runaway leaders Saints, whose director of rugby Jim Mallinder admitted the result points to a chasm between the English and French leagues. Lawrence Dallaglio views poor performance of English clubs as a 'crisis' for French rugby . Marcelo Bosch kicks the match-winning penalty from long-range to snatch Saracen's a semi-final berth . Bosch jumps into the arms of Rhys Gills after his successful kick as Hodgson joins the celebrations . Scenes of elation as Saracens clinch victory with the last play of the match against Racing Metro 92 . The divide will only grow as more of the southern hemisphere's finest talent head for the Top 14, as typified by Will Genia's decision to snub Bath for Stade Francais and Dan Carter's vast £1.4million salary when he joins Racing Metro after the World Cup. While former England captain Dallaglio regards the influx of household names as exciting for France's club game, he believes it is a disaster for the national side who have not finished above fourth place in the RBS 6 Nations since 2011. Clermont's Wesley Fofana runs with the ball during the European Rugby Champions Cup match . 'Last weekend's results don't mean there's a crisis in English rugby, rather that the French clubs have more strength in depth,' Dallaglio said. 'I don't think there's a huge difference in class between the English and French leagues - the Northampton result was a one off. 'In fact I'd argue that what we're seeing is a crisis in French rugby. I see players who are outstanding for their clubs - guys like Wesley Fofana and Maxime Machenaud - not playing well for France. Clermont winger Napolioni Nalaga runs with the ball during the match against Northampton . Wasps' Ashley Johnson attempts to bust through the wall-like defence of European champions Toulon . 'There is something going dramatically wrong in French rugby because while they're happy to attract the biggest and best foreign names to their club game, they're doing so at the expense of their national side. 'There's a balance to be struck and we've got it right in England, Ireland and Wales, but in France it's totally out of balance.' Fofana was mesmerising against Northampton yet he was eclipsed by former England full-back Nick Abendanon, whose debut season at Clermont has been a roaring success and prompted calls for an end to his international exile. Wasps' No 10 Alex Lozowski kicks away from Michalak during their European Champions Cup quarter-final . Clermont winger Noa Nakaitaci (right) scores his second try against Northampton . Nine months in the Top 14 has shaped Abendanon's own views on Les Bleus' shortcomings. 'A lot of the players representing France I wouldn't pick if I was their coach,' Abendanon said. 'This is only my personal opinion, but the coaching at Clermont is of a very high standard while the French team is looking a little bit lost. They need guidance and better coaching. 'France seem to kick away a lot of ball, yet they have players like have Yoann Huget and Wesley Fofana in their backline.' Ali Williams crosses for a late try for Toulon as they put victory over Wasps on Sunday beyond doubt . nICK Abendanon cast his magic over the saints defence to inspire comprehensive victory . Abendanon's Clermont will face Saracens in the first Champions Cup semi-final in Saint-Etienne on April 18, a rematch of last season's showdown at the same stage when the French club were humbled 46-6 at Twickenham. Dallaglio believes spectators at the Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday had been present at a special performance that left Northampton shell-shocked. 'Clermont are the best side not to have won the European cup and you get the sense from their win against Northampton that their name might be on the trophy this year,' Dallaglio said. Northampton captain Dylan Hartley leads his team off the pitch after crushing defeat . 'That was possibly the best quarter-final performance I have seen in the history of this competition. It will take a very good side to stop them. 'Northampton will be scratching their heads wondering why they lost by so many points, but they were simply blown away by a side who reached a completely different level. 'That doesn't make Northampton a bad side - we've all come back from France with our tails between our legs after being beaten by a better side and I include myself in that.' Lawrence Dallaglio was visiting Milton Keynes' stadiummk, the host venue for Northampton's Aviva Premiership match against Saracens on April 25 - a test event for England 2015. Tickets available at ticketmaster.co.UK/roadto2015.

Just Saracens remain the nation's only side left in the Champions Cup . Bath, Northampton and Wasps all went out as Sacracens sneaked through . But, Lawrence Dallaglio believes it is a crisis for French rugby not English . Believes impressive domestic form is being let down by international form .

My, my. At Waterloo Napoleon did surrender. So go the opening lyrics to Abba's Eurovision winner. But it seems the message hasn't got through to the majority of us. Research has revealed that three out of four people have little or no knowledge about the Battle of Waterloo. Only just over half (53 per cent) know the Duke of Wellington led the British forces, while one in seven believe that it was the French who were victorious in 1815. Veeker's rendering of the battle between Wellington's Anglo-Dutch army and the French: Forty-seven per cent of 2,070 adults polled said they didn't know who led British forces against France in the battle . The survey, by the National Army Museum ahead of the 200th anniversary on June 18, also showed that young people are more likely to associate Waterloo with the London railway station or the Abba song than the actual battle – with one in eight of those aged 18-24 saying they'd never heard of it. Forty-seven per cent of 2,070 adults polled said they didn't know, or they thought the man in charge was either Sir Francis Drake, Sir Winston Churchill, King Arthur or even Harry Potter's wizardry mentor Albus Dumbledore. More than a quarter of all the people polled (28 per cent) have no idea who won the Battle of Waterloo, while one in seven (14 per cent) wrongly believe the French were victorious over the British. Two-thirds (67 per cent) are unaware that June 18th this year is the bicentenary of Waterloo. Now the National Army Museum, together with Waterloo 200 - the organisation approved by the government to support the anniversary - and other cultural organisations, are planning a series of events to bring Waterloo to life . Janice Murray, Director-General at the National Army Museum, said: 'Despite the Battle of Waterloo being an iconic moment in British history, UK public awareness is dramatically low. 'The National Army Museum is seeking to bridge this knowledge gap through the creation of a series of innovative pop-up events and regional exhibitions around the country making the dramatic story of the battle accessible for all.' Abba at the 1974 Eurovision song contest: Young people are more likely to associate Waterloo the Abba song than the actual battle . Young people were also likely to associate the battle with the London Station, with one in eight of those aged 18-24 saying they'd never heard of the battle . The Battle of Waterloo took place on June 18th, 1815, when British and Prussian forces, under the command of Duke of Wellington, halted the advance of French Army in Belgium. The bloody battle claimed the lives of 65,000 of the 200,000 men that took part, and saw the defeat of Napoleon, ending his reign as Emperor of France and ushering in a period of peace following years of war in Europe. The National Army Museum, based in Chelsea, west London, is currently closed for redevelopment. It is due to reopen next year .

At Waterloo bicentenary, research shows adults know little about the battle . Only just over half polled knew the Duke of Wellington led British forces . One in eight between 18-24 said they had never heard of the famous battle . Young people likely to associate Waterloo with Abba and London station .

Crystal Palace are convinced Yannick Bolasie will learn from Wilfried Zaha’s mistakes and not jump into a dream move too soon. The electrifying winger has dazzled for the Eagles since Alan Pardew took over in January and has been watched by Liverpool and Newcastle this season. Bolasie has the opportunity to shine against Manchester City on Monday night and his manager - who was firm in the stance that it would take astronomical money to tempt Palace into selling - wants the 25-year-old to continue honing his skills at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace are convinced Yannick Bolasie will learn from Wilfried Zaha’s mistakes and not jump ship . Electrifying winger has dazzled for the Eagles since Alan Pardew took over the club in January . ‘If he is going to go, he’s going to have to for a lot of money,’ Pardew said. ‘I think Yannick knows he needs to develop more to go to a top club. I actually think top clubs probably appreciate that.’ Zaha made the £10million switch to Manchester United two seasons ago but managed just two Premier League starts under David Moyes and sealed a permanent move back home this February after impressing on loan. Many point towards Zaha’s troubling spell in the north-west as serving only to curb his development, and Pardew believes last week’s announcement of post-tax profits of £17m means Bolasie will stay in south London when clubs inevitably come knocking this summer. He has two years to run on his contract. Zaha made just four appearances for Manchester United in two years with the club . Louis Van Gaal told Zaha he wasn't part of his plans after Capital One Cup snub . ‘He is a player who can change games and it brings unbelievable value to him. It’ll have to be a very, very big fee trust me,’ Pardew added. ‘The club is on a great financial footing. We are trying not just to improve the team but the facilities. It is not just the stadium but here at the training ground and grow the club as quickly as we can. ‘We have got a good base of players here and three or four additions to the group in the summer, we could be strong candidates for the top ten.’ Pardew admits it would have to take a very, very big fee to lure Bolasie away from Selhurst Park .

Winger Yannick Bolasie has excelled under new manager Alan Pardew . Pardew is hoping winger will learn that the grass is not always greener . Wilfried Zaha left when he was handed dream move to Manchester United . But that move went sour and Pardew hopes Bolasie will learn from Zaha .

Louis van Gaal has found the best way to keep Manchester United fans happy is to win at home. Powering past Aston Villa was their 13th victory in 16 Premier League matches at Old Trafford and they have accumulated more points on their own territory, 40, than anyone else. No wonder after a period of irritation earlier in the season, the Stretford End are cheering regardless of whether United play quickly, slowly, pass back to goalkeeper David de Gea or boot it up to Marouane Fellaini . Wayne Rooney (centre) scored a stunning half-volley as Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the Premier League on Saturday . Rooney put United 2-0 ahead on 79 minutes as he crashed home the Red Devils' second with his right-footed strike . United's No 10 celebrates his stunning effort at Old Trafford - his sixth goal in eight games for the club since being moved back up front . Rooney (centre right) is mobbed by his team-mates after his wonderful goal gives them a 2-0 lead against lowly Villa . Manchester United (4-3-3): De Gea 6; Valencia 7.5, Jones 7, Rojo 7, Blind 6.5; Carrick 7, Herrera 8.5, Fellaini 6.5 (Falcao, 77 mins); Mata 6.5, Young 7 (Di Maria, 70), Rooney 7. Subs not used: Valdes, Rafael, McNair, A Pereira, Januzaj. Goals: Herrera 43 and 90+2, Rooney 79 . Aston Villa (4-4-2): Guzan 7; Hutton 5.5 (Bacuna, 45), Okore 5.5, Clark 6, Lowton 5.5; Delph 6.5, Sanchez 6, N'Zogbia 5.5 (Baker, 61), Weimann 6 (Cole, 77); Agbonlahor 5, Benteke 6.5. Subs not used: Given, Vlaar, Gil, Grealish. Goal: Benteke 80 . Booked: Delph . Referee: Roger East . Attendance: 75,397 . CLICK HERE to view our brilliant Match Zone - including the move for Ander Herrera's opener in Manchester United's win . They remember losing seven home games under David Moyes last season. Two goals by Ander Herrera and a special one from Wayne Rooney were enough to sweep aside lowly opponents and took United up to third place, a point ahead of neighbours Manchester City who play Crystal Palace on Monday before they are up next at the Theatre of Dreams. Even more importantly, Van Gaal's side are now eight points clear of Brendan Rodgers and Liverpool in fifth. It means his number one priority, restoring Champions League football to Old Trafford, has nearly been achieved. In terms of performance, it was something of the old, something of the new. United used width as their tradition demands with former Villa winger Ashley Young seeing a lot of the ball on the left. But there was a lot of patience and possession too. United had 72% of the ball without a lot to show for it until the reward came after 43 minutes. Daley Blind overlapped for the umpteenth time and on this occason his cutback to Herrera was perfect for the Spaniard to drill home. The second goal didn't arrive until 11 minutes from the end but was worth the wait. Angel Di Maria, on as a substitute, chipped the ball behind Rooney, but the England striker still found a way to score. He fully extended his left luminous green boot, brought the ball under control with his first touch and then spun 180 degrees to lash home his finish on the half-volley with his right. On such goals has the Theatre of Dreams acquired its reputation. But surprisingly there was still work to do for United because David de Gea let a Christian Benteke shot squirm through his body almost immediately aftewards. Villa manager Tim Sherwood (right) shakes the hand of his United counterpart Louis van Gaal before Saturday's encounter . United felt they should have had a penalty in the opening minutes of the match at Old Trafford when Rooney (left) fell in the box . The United skipper appeals to the officials after being denied a penalty during the opening exchanges at Old Trafford . United midfielder Marouane Fellaini (right) challenges for the ball against Villa defender Jores Okore during the first half . Rooney attempts an overhead kick midway through the first half as both sides try to break the deadlock at Old Trafford . It was only when Herrera added his second goal that van Gaal's men were totally safe though anything other than three points would have been a travesty on the balance of play. 'I wanted to come here and compete, and I thought we did that,' said Villa boss Tim Sherwood. 'But United have players who have been round the block, they know when to speed it up and slow it down. The goal just before half-time killed us.' FA Cup semi-finalists Villa could be in the bottom three when they face QPR at home on Tuesday night in a genuine relegation six-pointer. But they will be without a string of injured players including Alan Hutton. taken off at half-time yesterday with an ankle injury, Scott Sinclair, Ashley Westwood and Kieran Richardson. 'I've never known anything like it. Ridiculous,' said Sherwood. Van Gaal was simply relieved to get United's first game after the international break out the way. 'I was afraid before this match because we were playing against a very defensive organisaton. That is not easy to create chances and score goals,' he said. United midfielder Ander Herrera (left) hit the first goal of the game just before half-time with a crisp left-footed strike . The 25-year-old (centre left) watches on as his shot heads towards the bottom of the Villa net . Herrera wheels away in celebration after scoring his fourth Premier League goal of the season since joining from Athletic Bilbao . United winger Ashley Young celebrates Herrera's strike - after providing the assist for the Spaniard's goal . Herrera shows his emotion at scoring United's opener as he is congratulated by his Old Trafford team-mates . On two-goal Herrera, he added: 'He has always been very good technically but sometimes was not composed at the right moment. But he is developing. He has scored seven goals now.' Villa defended well in the first-half with Marcos Rojo going closest with a long-range shot that was tipped over by Brad Guzan. For long periods, Rooney cut an unhappy figure, beating the turf in frustration and arguing with referee Roger East after beind denied a penalty for Ciaran Clark's early challenge in the area where he seemed to grab the United striker by the back of the neck. If Rooney reflects on it later, maybe his over-dramatic fall to the ground persauded the official not to award a spot-kick. The deadlock was eventually broken when United passed and passed long enough for Blind to escape free down the left. The Dutchman picked out Herrera and he converted from 12 yards for his first goal at Old Trafford since September. When United couldn't get a second goal with Marouane Fellaini going closest, van Gaal sent on Di Maria and Falcao, combined value £103million. Former Villa winger Young made way to jeers from the away fans and cheers from everyone else after a decent display. Christian Benteke wheels away in celebration after pulling one back for Villa just moments after Rooney's goal . Benteke (second left) watches on as his tame shot proves too much for David de Gea (centre) in the United goal . The Belgium international punches the air in delight as the visitors made it a nervy ending for Van Gaal's men . Meanwhile De Gea is left rather red-faced at his error allowed the visitors back into the match late on at Old Trafford . However any hope of a Villa comeback were quashed when Herrera (right) added a third in injury time . Di Maria claimed an assist for Rooney's special, pinging the ball across from the touchline. 'He has 10 assists,' pointed out van Gaal, though he baulked at being asked why the winger hadn't started. 'You think we should always pick the most expensive XI? I think not,' was the manager's retort. Surprisingly, David de Gea gave Villa brief hope to make the game 2-1. Herrera gave the scoreline a realistic edge when he burst forward into the penalty area once again to fire past Guzan. The Manchester derby next Sunday is going to be a cracker. Herrera (third right) watches on as his curled right-footed effort heads towards the bottom corner of the Villa net . United substitute Angel di Maria (left) congratulates Herrera after his injury time goal restores United's two-goal advantage . Aston Villa players look crestfallen after conceding Herrera's goal in injury time during their match at Old Trafford .

Ander Herrera put Manchester United ahead just before half-time with a low left-footed effort . Wayne Rooney doubled United's lead with a beautiful half-volley on 79 minutes at Old Trafford . Christian Benteke pulled one back for the visitors a minute later after a rare David de Gea error . Herrera added a third in the closing stages of the first half to complete the scoreline for the Red Devils . PLAYER RATINGS - Herrera shines as Louis van Gaal's side triumph to move above Manchester City into third .

Raheem Sterling gave a revealing insight into his future on Wednesday, insisting he was not a money-grabbing 20-year-old despite turning down a Liverpool contract worth £100,000-a-week. The England winger instead pointed to his desire to finish out the season before considering any more offers, focusing on winning trophies with his club for the time being. But how much of what Sterling told BBC Sport can we believe? Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai tries his hand at interpreting. Liverpool star Raheem Sterling gave a revealing insight into his Liverpool talks with BBC Sport . WHAT HE SAID: ‘I would never want the fans to think bad of me, to think I just want as much money for myself. I want them to understand it’s been a bit much for me this season, with everyone talking about it every minute.’ WHAT HE MEANT: Can’t a guy just let his contract run down in peace? WHAT HE SAID: ‘It’s never been about money. I talk about winning trophies throughout my career. That’s all I talk about.’ WHAT HE MEANT:  Finishing the season empty-handed won’t help the situation . Sterling says it is not about money, only about trophies - so can Liverpool afford to not win any this season? WHAT HE SAID: ‘I don’t talk about how many cars I’m going to drive, how many houses I’ve got. I just purely want to be the best I can be.’ WHAT HE MEANT: If you’re wondering, I drive a Mercedes C63 and also have a Range Rover 4x4. They are both white. WHAT HE SAID: ‘You really want to be working with world-class players day in, day out. It’s obviously left a little dent, these two world-class superstars (Suarez and Gerrard) leaving, but I think we have good players coming through at Liverpool.’ WHAT HE MEANT::Players come and go. Deal with it. Sterling rejected Liverpool's contract offer of £100,000-a-week and says he is focusing on his football . WHAT HE SAID: On speculation that Arsenal are keen: ‘Quite flattering.’ WHAT HE MEANT:  Auctions are always better when more people turn up . WHAT HE SAID: ‘Everyone’s dream growing up is seeing themselves in an away kit somewhere in a sunny country. But, in reality, I’m happy to be playing for Liverpool and trying to win trophies.’ WHAT HE MEANT:  Barcelona and Madrid are nice cities. And warm, too. The 20-year-old England international has been linked with moves to Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona . WHAT HE SAID: ‘If, at that point in time, I was offered a contract, I most definitely would have signed straight away, probably for far less money than being said now. I just think the timing was a bit off.’ WHAT HE MEANT:  You need me more than ever now. WHAT HE SAID: ‘I just want to focus on football and, when it gets to the end of the season, assess my position as a 20-year-old player playing in the Premier League.’ WHAT HE MEANT:  Literally all of the power in this situation is with me. Sterling holds all the power at Liverpool and has been one of Brendan Rodgers' star performers this season .

Raheem Sterling rejected contract offer of £100,000-a-week at Liverpool . Young winger gave revealing interview to the BBC on Wednesday . But what did Sterling mean with some of his statements?

Her neighbour’s leylandii hedge stands 40ft tall and, says Audrey Alexander, has left parts of her garden in deep shade. What’s more, it now seems likely to remain that way. Despite a 35-year fight to get the trees cut down to size, the council has ruled they can stay. It is the final defeat in a battle that involved two generations of Mrs Alexander’s family. It kicked off 35 years ago when Mrs Alexander’s aunt found her vegetable patch at the property would not grow anything worth eating because of the leylandii. A row between neighbours over a 40ft high leylandii hedge (pictured) has finally come to and end after 35 years . The battle between the neighbouring properties started in 1980 when the owner planted a vegetable patch which withered and died in the shade of her neighbour's massive hedge . Then, 23 years ago, single mother Mrs Alexander bought the house and asked her neighbour Jeanette Robinson to trim the hedge. She claims Mrs Robinson refused and declared: ‘I would rather move than touch these trees.’ The dispute rumbled on, with Mrs Alexander, 54, claiming that the trees knocked £20,000 off the value of her property. She sensed an opportunity, however, with the passing of the High Hedge Act in Scotland in 2013 which allows local authorities to take action in such cases. Stirling Council has finally ruled that the hedge can stay, despite claims it has knocked £20,000 off the value of neighbour Audrey Alexander's house (pictured) The situation came to a head in 2008, when a 65ft section of hedge is said to have fallen and demolished a neighbour's garden shed . Audrey Alexander (pictured) also claims other neighbours have had to move their children from their bedrooms at night for fear of the falling branches . But her council has ruled that Mrs Robinson can keep the hedge, although it has to be cut to 20ft. Mrs Alexander said the ruling made ‘no difference’. The High Hedge Act 2013 allows neighbours to complain to the council when a hedgerow blocks sunlight from reaching their garden. Complainants and the hedge's owner are encouraged to resolve the issue between themselves and councils should only be called in to help as a last resort. Because the effect the hedge has is not always clear, disputes can last for years before an agreement can be reached. The local authority can either issue a high hedge notice, which orders owners to cut the hedge back, or decide not to act. The local authority cannot make any orders about the roots of the hedge. She added: ‘The whole situation is appalling – the legislation is about giving people the right to sunlight. ‘It’s a disgrace and I feel extremely let down.’ The neighbour refused to comment. Mrs Alexander’s only option is the courts which she cannot afford to do. Over the years she had used the mediation services of Stirling District Council to try to resolve the issue. The situation came to a head in 2008, when she claims a 65ft section of hedge fell, demolishing a neighbour’s garden shed. Following the introduction of the High Hedge Act, Stirling Council found in her favour but the neighbour appealed and won the 20ft ruling. Dr Colin Watson, of Scothedge, a group which demands the end of ‘high hedge tyranny’, said that the council’s decision was ‘pretty crazy’. A council spokesman said the decision was made ‘after carrying out a site inspection and considering all the evidence’. Mrs Alexander said her aunt, now 87, had moved to France to enjoy ‘sunshine and gardening’. Ms Alexander called in Stirling District Council to try to solve the quarrel, but no solution could be found and the feud continued . The council ruled that the hedge should be cut to about 20ft, a height which Ms Alexander claims will still block most of her sunlight .

Audrey Alexander wanted her neighbours to chop down their huge hedge . She claims the 40ft leylandii was blocking sunlight from reaching her home . Feud started in 1980 when it blocked light from reaching a vegetable patch . Council finally rules that the hedge can stay - but must be cut back to 20ft .

Ed Miliband vowed to end casual employment contracts yesterday but his crackdown backfired spectacularly as he forgot Labour use them . Ed Miliband was accused of hypocrisy last night after Labour town halls and MPs were revealed to be hiring thousands of workers on zero-hours contracts. The Labour leader yesterday vowed to end casual employment contracts that ‘undermine living standards and family life’. But his crackdown, which was intended to regain the political initiative after boosts for the Tories on jobs and incomes, backfired spectacularly. In a disastrous day for Labour’s General Election hopes: . Speaking in Huddersfield, Mr Miliband said a Labour government would legislate to require employers to offer a contract to anyone who had been working regular hours for 12 weeks. He made a stinging attack on both David Cameron and firms that use ‘exploitative’ contracts which fail to guarantee minimum hours of work. Scroll down for video . ‘The Conservatives believe by looking after a few big firms and individuals at the top, everyone else will be OK,’ said Mr Miliband. But, far from being the preserve of business, the contracts are being routinely used by charities, the public sector and the Labour Party itself. It emerged that 68 Labour MPs had also signed up researchers and other staff on zero-hour contracts in the last two years including shadow health secretary Andy Burnham (right) and shadow chancellor Ed Balls (left) Freedom of information requests circulated by the Conservatives reveal that Labour councils are behind 21,798 zero-hours contracts. In December last year, the director of finance at Doncaster Council admitted to still having 300 relief workers on their books. Among the worst authorities are Wolverhampton, which had 738 staff on zero-hours contracts as of May 2014; Liverpool with 442 as of September 2014; and Ealing with 278 as of January 2015. In an even greater embarrassment, it emerged that 68 Labour MPs had also signed up researchers and other staff on the deals over the past two years. They included shadow health secretary Andy Burnham, shadow chancellor Ed Balls, Mr Miliband’s parliamentary bag carrier Karen Buck and his election supremo Lucy Powell. The Labour politicians said they had been told by the Parliamentary expenses watchdog to use the contracts in order to pay a living wage. Freedom of Information requests found 22,000 zero-hours contracts were handed out by Labour-run councils, including Doncaster (pictured) where Mr Miliband is standing for MP . Tory chairman Grant Shapps said: ‘It’s the same old hypocrisy from Ed Miliband. 'On the day he generates a load of hot air about zero-hours contracts it emerges that his party is one of the most prolific users of them. ‘It’s chaos in the Labour Party that would cause chaos for the country. Ed Miliband’s not up to the job because he says one thing and does another. A hung parliament could send financial markets into a tailspin and the pound and shares crashing, experts warned last night. Sterling has already fallen nearly 5 per cent against the US dollar in the past five weeks amid jitters about the outcome of the General Election. George Buckley of Deutsche Bank said: ‘The 2015 General Election is set to be the most unpredictable for nearly a century. There may be no good outcome for investors.’ David Buik, of stockbroker Panmure Gordon, said: ‘Markets are incapable of dealing with uncertainty.’ 'If you can’t trust him on the basics you can’t trust him to lead the country.’ Conservative candidate Charlie Elphicke added: ‘This is total hypocrisy from Ed Miliband. 'Labour did nothing about zero-hours contracts during its 13 years in power, and now we learn that Labour MPs and councils use them routinely.’ The spotlight was also turned on a number of startling claims made by Mr Miliband yesterday – whose speech worsened already bad relations with big business. His suggestion that Britain has an ‘epidemic’ of zero hours contracts was rubbished by official statistics from the ONS. The ONS had explicitly warned the 697,000 people who reported having a zero-hours contract between October and December 2014 should not be compared with the 586,000 in the previous year. The UK’s official statistician said: ‘It is not possible to say how much of this increase is due to greater recognition of the term zero-hours contracts rather than new contracts.’ However, Mr Miliband still made the claim the centre-piece of his headline grabbing announcement yesterday. The organisation Full Fact said the Labour leader’s claims were unjustified. The Tories say they have tightened the law to end abuse of zero-hours. Employers can no longer insist on ‘exclusivity’ deals which ban staff from working for other firms. Last week David Cameron said he could not live on an ‘exploitative zero-hours contract’. Labour MP Karen Buck (left) and Mr Miliband's election supremo Lucy Powell (right) also use zero-hours . Chancellor George Osborne made similar comments last night, saying: ‘Of course it would be very difficult … There are some zero-hour contracts that people want.’ Christian May of the Institute of Directors said Labour’s plans ‘go too far’. Matthew Irvine, associate at the law firm Thomas Eggar, said: ‘To many this will seem an eye-catching and attractive policy with Miliband championing workers rights over capitalist employers who are putting profit above workers’ welfare. The risk, however, is that this proposal goes too far and would endanger the continued economic recovery. ‘In reality, employers may well choose to dismiss workers before they reach 12 weeks or be reluctant to offer work in the first place. 'Miliband’s proposal would potentially undermine job creation, jeopardise zero-hours workers’ current jobs and increase their insecurity.’ Yesterday, opening up yet another front in his war on business, Ed Miliband pledged a Labour Government would ‘end the exploitation of zero-hours contracts’. Here. JAMES SLACK sorts the Labour leader’s emotive claims about the contracts from the very different reality. CLAIM: We have an epidemic of zero-hours contracts in our country. REALITY: According to the Office for National Statistics, between October and December last year a total of 697,000 people said they were employed on zero-hours contracts in their main job. This represents only 2.3 per cent of people in employment – or one in every 43 workers. This hardly constitutes an epidemic. CLAIM: There has been a 20 per cent increase in the last year alone. REALITY: It is true the number of people reporting they were on a zero-hours contract rose by 110,000 in the year to December 2014, but the ONS says the two sets of figures are not comparable. In some cases, they will have been on the contracts for years but only just become aware of the fact… because Miliband had spent so much time talking about them. Labour was warned by statisticians not to use the figures – but carried on regardless. CLAIM: Zero-hours contracts ‘undermine hard work, undermining living standards, undermining family life.’ REALITY: Far from inflicting untold misery on the majority of workers, by making it impossible for them to make ends meet, 66 per cent said they did not want to work more hours. Only one in ten on zero-hours contracts said they would like a different job. The average number of hours worked was 22.6 per week. Almost one in five were in full-time education, which would make it hard for them to work any more hours even if they wished to. CLAIM: The Tories won’t end the exploitation of zero-hours contracts. We will. REALITY: Last June the Conservative-led Government took action to ban so-called exclusivity deals which prevented people on zero-hours contracts from working elsewhere. Labour’s record, by contrast, is nothing to boast about: Tony Blair promised in 1995 to ban them after it emerged they were used in UK fast food chains but his Government failed to act in three terms in power. CLAIM: If it’s not good enough for us, it’s not good enough for you. One rule for all. REALITY: Mr Miliband said he could not survive on one of the contracts – but plenty employed by Labour councils and officials have to do so. Some 68 Labour MPs are reported to have employed staff on the contracts over the last two years, including Ed Balls, Mr Miliband’s parliamentary bag carrier Karen Buck and his election chief Lucy Powell. Meanwhile, Freedom of Information requests show Labour-run town halls are responsible for 21,798 of the contracts – including 300 in Doncaster, where the Labour leader is seeking re-election as the local MP. CLAIM: The Conservatives believe by looking after a few big firms and individuals at the top, everyone else will be OK. REALITY: It’s by no means only big business that appreciates the flexibility the contracts can provide. A survey of employers by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development found that a third of voluntary sector organisations used zero-hours contracts, along with a quarter of public sector employers. The figure for private firms – once again the target for an attack by Mr Miliband – was only 17 per cent. PS: Even the ever-meddling EU does not object to zero-hours contracts. Despite intense lobbying by Labour MEPs and the party’s trade union paymasters, Brussels has opted to stay out of the row. It insists only that workers should not work more hours than permitted by the Working Time Directive and should be entitled to any holiday rights they have accrued.

Ed Miliband vowed yesterday to end casual employment contracts . But Labour councils and MPs hire many workers on zero-hours contracts . FOI requests reveal Labour councils have 21,798 zero-hours contracts . Miliband has been accused of hypocrisy after his crackdown backfired . 68 of the party’s MPs were revealed to have employed staff on zero-hours contracts over the past two years; . 22,000 more of the contracts were handed out by Labour-run councils, including Doncaster where Mr Miliband is standing for MP; . Employers and legal experts said his crackdown would cost scores of jobs; . Statisticians accused Labour of using ‘unjustified’ propaganda; . 17 more business leaders came forward to sign a letter supporting the Tories in May’s election – taking the total to 120.