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You don't become one of the most successful designers that Italy has ever produced without causing some controversy. But Giorgio Armani's latest comments will undoubtedly raise a few eyebrows. The 80-year-old fashion designer, who has dressed everyone from Beyoncé to Adele, has made a name for himself putting A-listers of all shapes and sizes in his creations, but it turns out he has harsh criticism for a few body shapes in particular. Scroll down for video . Giorgio Armani, 80, admitted in an interview that he disapproved of women with breast enlargements and men who worked out too much . In an interview with The Sunday Times, the Milan-born designer spoke of his disapproval of women who resort to breast enlargements, as well as men who work out too much. Armani, who has amassed a personal fortune of £5billion over the length of his 40-year-career, emphasised his appreciation of a 'healthy' look. He said: 'I don't like muscle boy. Not too much gym! 'I like somebody healthy, somebody solid, who looks after his body but doesn't use his muscles too much.' Interestingly, the aesthetic for the brand seems to somewhat differ from the designer's views - with several of the Armani underwear adverts featuring muscly boxer-clad male models. Kelly Brook's ex, David McIntosh, 29, is one celebrity that may not agree with Giorgio Armani's disapproval of men who work out too much . Jodi Marsh, 36, is another celebrity that would lock horns with Armani and his view of plastic surgery as 'idiocy' Interestingly, Cristiano Ronaldo, 30, has modelled underwear for Giorgio Armani before, showing off his unashamedly muscly body . The designer himself, who has never denied claims that he is gay, was also outspoken about the way that certain gay men dress. Mr Armani declared that a homosexual man doesn't need to dress in a camp manner.. He said: 'When homosexuality is exhibited to the extreme to say, "Ah, you know I'm homosexual," - that has nothing to do with me - a man has to be a man.' The Milan-born designer has never denied that he is gay, but in the interview he condemned men who 'dress homosexual' A Beyoncé fan! In the interview, Giorgio Armani admitted that he preferred the 'natural look' on women, rather than women with breast implants . And his criticism wasn't only reserved for men. When questioned on women opting for plastic surgery, the designer described it as 'idiocy... A small breast does not have to become big.' In the interview, the designer highlighted his appreciation of women with natural beauty, in particular those who chose to age gracefully. He said: 'I prefer to look at a natural woman. A woman should be courageous to become older, not be desperate to look younger than her age.'

In an interview, Armani, 80, described cosmetic surgery as idiocy . Believes women 'should not be desperate to look younger than her age' The Italian designer also said he didn't like men who looked too muscly .

Eating fast food after a workout may be just as beneficial as dietary supplements, a study has claimed. Researchers found that during recovery periods between periods of exercise, it didn’t matter what food was eaten. Performance remained the same after resting for several hours, while levels of glycogen - used by muscles as ‘fuel’ - were actually slightly higher after fast food was eaten as a recovery food. Research led by the University of Montana has found that eating fast food (stock image shown) after a workout may be just as beneficial as dietary supplements. Researchers found that during recovery periods between periods of exercise, it didn’t matter what food was eaten . The research, published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, was led by University of Montana graduate student Michael Cramer. In the study, 11 male athletes were asked to fast for 12 hours, before a 90-minute endurance workout. After this, half were fed hot cakes, hash browns and orange juice, followed by a burger, fries and a Coke two hours later. If you fancy a burger, then sprint to the fast-food joint to get it. Short bursts of intensive exercise before a high-fat meal can help protect blood vessels from the effects of a poor diet, researchers have found. Just eight minutes of high-intensity cycling was found to be more beneficial than going at a moderate pace for 25 minutes - the current recommended level. Scientists at the University of Exeter say the short burst approach may be more appealing to youngsters - few of whom achieve even the minimum of an hour of moderate exercise a day. The other group were given Gatorade, organic peanut butter and Cliff Shot Bloks, followed two hours later by Cytomax powder and PowerBar products. Two hours after the second meal, all participants were then ask to ride 12 miles (20km) on a stationary bike a fast as they good. Each meal eaten by the participants was roughly equal in calories, carbohydrates and protein - although the fast food had more sodium and slightly more fat. At various intervals, the researchers took muscule tissue samples and did blood tests, to check glycogen levels. After a week, the participants returned and performed the task again, this time switching their diet to the one they didn’t do last time. The results showed that, when performing the second exercise task, the times were about the same no matter which meal group the participants were in. In the study, 11 male athletes were asked to fast for 12 hours, before a 90-minute endurance workout. They were then given meals of either fast food or supplements. Two hours after the second meal, all participants were then ask to ride 12 miles on a stationary bike - and performance for all was the same . Also, levels of glycogen across the two groups were almost the same - with the fast food group being slightly higher. No differences in insulin, glucose or cholesterol were found, while neither group reported any serious stomach discomfort. ‘These data indicate that short-term food options to initiate glycogen resynthesis can include dietary options not typically marketed as sports nutrition products such as fast food menu items,’ the researchers wrote. However, the researchers said that the experiment included a fairly small sample, and the long-term effects on workout recovery of eating fast food over other, healthier sources of food are not known.

University of Montana student studied recoveries after a workout . Gave participants either fast food or supplement meals during recovery . Found there was no difference in performance between the two groups . And levels of glycogen in fast food group were actually slightly higher .

A mother who drove six children, including two of her own, to a residence just outside New Orleans so they could fight another group of juveniles, resulting in one child being shot, has been arrested. Police say 35-year-old Lakenya Hall, of Kenner, drove the children to a fight just after 5pm Wednesday after a previous fight at a bus stop. It was at that second location that a 14-year-old was shot in the upper thigh. He was treated at an area hospital and later released. LaKenya Hall (above) of Kenner, Lousiana was arrested after driving six children to a fight where one was shot . Hall was booked on six counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and disturbing the peace. She remains in custody. A 15-year-old was also booked for aggravated battery and illegal possession of a handgun among other charges. Hall's two sons, ages 15 and 11, were arrested on charges of disturbing the peace by fighting. Authorities are still not certain what the fight was about, and more arrests are expected as police have been told there is a video of the fight.

LaKenya Hall of Kenner, Lousiana was arrested after driving six children to a fight . This after they had already been in a fight at their bus stop . Two of the chidlren were Hall's, ages 15 and 11, and one boy, 14, was shot in the leg . Hall was charged with six counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and disturbing the peace . Her two sons as well as the man who shot the child Hall brought to the fight were also arrested . More arrests are expected as police say their is a video of the fight .

President Barack Obama held up the shrinking Florida Everglades today as proof positive that climate change is real and is threatening America's 'national treasures,' as well as the economies of their surrounding towns, which rely heavily on tourist dollars. 'Climate change can no longer be denied. It can’t be edited out,' he said this afternoon in a speech at Everglades National Park commemorating Earth Day. 'It can’t be omitted from the conversation. And action can no longer be delayed.' 'That’s why I’ve committed the United States to lead the world in combatting this threat,' he said, throwing a spotlight on his administration's efforts to reduce the rate of global warming through the reduction of carbon emissions. The day trip to South Florida, on which Obama was accompanied by Bill Nye 'the Science Guy,' also highlighted the massive amount of fuel it takes to power Air Force One, however, 9,000 gallons, round trip. Scroll down for video . President Barack Obama takes a walking tour of the Anhinga Trail at Everglades National Park. Obama visited the subtropical swamps of the park today as part of a push to get Americans thinking and talking about the damage climate change is causing close to home . Obama held up the shrinking Florida Everglades today as proof positive that climate change is real and is threatening America's 'national treasures,' as well as the economies of their surrounding towns, which rely heavily on tourist dollars . 'Climate change can no longer be denied. It can’t be edited out,' he said this afternoon in a speech at Everglades National Park commemorating Earth Day. 'It can’t be omitted from the conversation. And action can no longer be delayed' Vehicles in the president's motorcade are seen in the Everglades National Park where Obama stopped for a visit on the Anhinga trail in Homestead. Asked earlier this week if Obama's gas-guzzling trip to Florida would undermine his Earth Day message, the White House said it would not and reaffirmed Obama's efforts to reduce pollutants . On of the helicopters escorting Marine One with President Barack Obama onboard, prepares to land at Miami's International Airport . I love the smell of jet fuel, Nye told reporters as he waited to board the president's 747 this morning for the flight to Florida, during which the White House said he would film a video with Obama. Asked earlier this week if Obama's gas-guzzling trip to Florida would undermine his Earth Day message, the White House said it would not and reaffirmed Obama's efforts to reduce pollutants. Obama took a half -hour walking tour of the the Anhinga Trail at the 1.5-million-acre national park today before making a plea for Americans to save the Everglades and other natural gems by making environmentally-conscious decisions. 'I can’t think of a better way to spend Earth Day than in one of our nation’s greatest natural treasures, the Everglades,' he told his audience, calling the swamp, which he acknowledged is not technically a swamp, 'magical.' 'Climate change is threatening this treasure and the communities that depend on it,' Obama warned. 'If we don't act,there may not be an Everglades as we know it.' The president said the fallout from rising temperatures is 'not a problem for another generation.' At least, 'not anymore,' he said. 'This is a problem now. It has serious implications for the way we live right now.' Obama said the rising sea level in South Florida and inward flow of salt water is evidence that climate change is already having a negative effect on communities. 'This is not some impossible problem that we cannot solve. We can solve it if we’ve got some political will,' he said. 'And we can solve it in a way that creates jobs. We can solve it in a way that doesn’t disrupt our economy but enhances our economy. And it’s a bipartisan issue.' 'That’s why I’ve committed the United States to lead the world in combatting this threat,' he said, throwing a spotlight on his administration's efforts to reduce the rate of global warming through the reduction of carbon emissions . An alligator is spotted sunning itself along the Anhinga Trail at Everglades National Park as Obama took a tour . Wiping sweat from his brow as he braved the subtropical temperatures to make his mark on Earth Day, the president mingled with crowd-goers at the mid-day event before returning to Washington on Air Force One. Previewing the day trip, the White House had reiterated Obama's belief that 'no challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change.' It's statement pointed out that last year was the warmest year on record and that 14 of the 15 of earth's hottest years happened this century. It said, 'Climate change is also affecting some of the most iconic places in our country, from disappearing glaciers in Glacier National Park to dying Joshua Trees in Joshua Tree National Park.' 'Recognized worldwide as a unique and treasured landscape, the Everglades is a perfect example of the threat we face from climate change, including rising sea levels that result in shoreline erosion and increased flooding.' Obama said it is this generation's 'turn to ensure that' natural monuments remain the 'birthright of all Americans for generations to come.' Wiping sweat from his brow as he braved the subtropical temperatures to make his mark on Earth Day, the president mingled with crowd-goers at the mid-day event before returning to Washington on Air Force One . The White House also asserted that climate change was already displacing animals and plants, including tropical orchids, some of which are only found in south Florida.' 'We are blessed with the most beautiful God-given landscape in the world,' the president said today. 'It’s an incredible bounty that’s been given to us. But we’ve got to be good stewards for it. We have to take care of it.' Obama said it is this generation's 'turn to ensure that' natural monuments remain the 'birthright of all Americans for generations to come.' 'So many people here are active in your communities, doing what’s needed. The young people who are here, the next generation, they’re way ahead of us in understanding how important this is . 'Let’s make sure we don’t disappoint them. Let’s stand up and do what’s right before it’s too late,' he concluded. Obama was accompanied by Bill Nye 'the Science Guy' on the day trip. He also gave Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who he's seen here hugging, and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, second from left, a ride .

Shrinking Florida Everglades is proof positive climate change is real and is threatening America's 'national treasures,' president said today . Obama also took a half -hour walking tour of the the Anhinga Trail at the 1.5-million-acre national park before giving his speech and heading home . 'I can’t think of a better way to spend Earth Day than in one of our nation’s greatest natural treasures, the Everglades,' he said, calling the swamp, which he acknowledged is not technically a swamp, 'magical' Day trip, on which Obama was accompanied by Bill Nye 'the Science Guy' also highlighted massive amount of fuel it takes to power Air Force One - 9,000 gallons for today's flights alone .

A Texas father is accused of shooting dead his 22-year-old son for coming to the defense of his mother during a heated domestic argument. Harris County Sheriff's officials say Ulysses Beaudoin, 39, gunned down Ulysses Nelson Tuesday night after showing up at the family's home in Katy with his mistress in tow. Deputies say the deadly confrontation took place at around 9amm at 6622 Gordon Drive in the Bear Creek Meadows subdivision. Scroll down for video . Filicide: Ulysses Beaudoin (left), 39, of Texas, is accusing of killing his 22-year-old son and namesake, Ulysses Nelson (right), when the young man tried to intercede on behalf of his mother during a domestic argument . Crime scene: The deadly incident took place inside the family's home in Katy, texas, Tuesday night when Ulysses Beaudoin arrived with his girlfriend in tow . Beaudoin had pulled up to the house in his Ford SUV and went inside. His girlfriend, who has not been named, remained in her own car around the corner. Moments later, Beaudoin got into a fight with his wife of 18 years, Christina Nelson, in the master bedroom, reported Click2Houston. When the couple's 22-year-old son tried to intervene, deputies say the father pulled out a 9mm handgun and shot him twice in the back. The armed man then allegedly threatened his 18-year-old son, sending the teen fleeing for his life. The boy ran to a neighbor for help, crying hysterically and begging her to call 911 and then check up on his older brother, who had been shot. Nelson was pronounced dead at the scene from his wounds. Protector: Deputies say Beaudoin and his wife of 18 years, Christina Nelson (right), got into an argument in the bedroom, prompting their son (left) to step in . In cold blood: Beaudion allegedly pulled a 99m handgun on his 22-year-old son and shot him twice in the back . Pursuit: The 39-year-old suspect jumped into his girlfriend's car and fled, but police tracked him down at a nearby Shell gas station . Crocodile tears: The 39-year-old suspect was seen weeping and muttering, 'My baby,' as he was being handcuffed . An infant was also present in the house at the time of the shooting but escaped unharmed, according to ABC13. According to investigators, the gunman then jumped in his girlfriend’s Dodge Charger and the two fled the scene, but responding officers tracked them down and arrested Beaudoin at a Shell station near the house. The 39-year-old suspect was seen weeping as he was being handcuffed, reported the news site Covering Katy. At one point, he cried out, 'My baby,' presumably referring to his dead son. Ulysses Beaudoin is now facing a murder charge in Nelson’s slaying.

Ulysses Beaudoin, 39, of Texas, allegedly shot his son, Ulysses Nelson, twice in the back . Officials say he then threatened his 18-year-old son with 9mm handgun . Beaudoin and his girlfriend fled from the scene but were tracked down . The father was seen weeping and muttering, My baby,' as he was being handcuffed .

A former defence minister has accused world leaders of concealing the presence of aliens. Paul Hellyer, who was a Canadian minister from 1963 to 1967, is now urging world powers to release what he believes to be hidden data on UFOs. 'Much of the media won't touch [the documents]', he said during a keynote speech at the Disclosure Canada Tour at the University of Calgary. Scroll down for video . A former defence minister has accused world leaders of concealing aliens. Paul Hellyer, who was a Canadian minister from 1963 to 1967, is urging world powers to release what he believes to be hidden data on UFOs . 'You just have to keep working away and hope that someday you get a critical mass,' he said, according to a report by CTV. '[The public] will say, in one way or another, "Mr President or Mr Prime Minister we want the truth and we want it now because it affects our lives."' Hellyer, 91, first went public with his belief in aliens on Earth in 2005, becoming the first high ranking politician to do so. He claims that the aliens have 'been visiting our planet for thousands of years' and are unimpressed with how we live. 'We spend too much time fighting each other, we spend too much money on military expenditures and not enough on feeding the poor and looking after the homeless and sick,' he said. In this image, secretary of defense at the time, Robert McNamara (right) talks at the pentagon, in Washington with his Canadian counterpart, Paul Hellyer (left), in 1963. Hellyer is the first high ranking politician to publicly state that aliens are real . Watch the full interview here . Last year, the former Canadian defence minister declared on Russian TV that aliens are walking among us. But he said they are refusing to share their advanced technologies until we change our polluting and warring ways. He told Russia Today's program SophieCo there are 80 different species of extra-terrestrials some of whom 'look just like us and they could walk down the street and you wouldn't know if you walked past one.' In the bizarre interview, Hellyer made a series of pronouncements about aliens which grew increasingly outlandish and sounded closer to the plot of Star Trek. 'We have a long history of UFOs and of course there has been a lot more activity in the last few decades since we invented the atomic bomb,' he said. 'They are very concerned about that and that we might use it again, because the whole cosmos as a unity, and it affects not just us but other people in the cosmos. 'They are very much afraid that we might be stupid enough to start using atomic weapons again.' However Hellyer told SophieCo that most of the aliens want to help rather than destroy us. 'I would say that nearly all are benign and benevolent and they do want to help us, there may be one or two species which do not,' he said. Hellyer believes aliens are responsible for some of our modern technology including the microchip, LED light and Kevlar vest, he said. He says he has never met an alien, but has seen a UFO near his cabin on Ontario's Lake Muskoka. Hellyer described several types of aliens including 'Tall Whites' who are working with the U.S. air force in Nevada. 'They're able to get away with that; they had a couple of their ladies dressed as nuns go into Las Vegas to shop and they weren't detected,' he claimed. Another group of aliens are called 'Short Greys' who have very slim arms and legs and are about five feet high with large heads. A third group are called 'Nordic Blondes' and Hellyer said that if you meet one you'd probably say, 'I wonder if she's from Denmark or somewhere.' Hellyer's claims are likely to fuel conspiracy theorists who often look at Nasa images for evidence of aliens. This image was taken by Mercury-Redstone 1A on December 19, 1960. 'It's actually the Earth in the background and the UFO is in space observing the Mercury capsule,' Scott Waring recently claimed .

Paul Hellyer served as Canada's defence minister from 1963 to 1967 . He made the comments during a speech at the University of Calgary . Hellyer says aliens have 'been visiting our planet for thousands of years' Many walk among us, he claims, but it can be difficult to tell them apart .

Jeremy Peace is ready to shelve the sale of West Bromwich Albion if a deal is not in place by July. The West Brom chairman has fielded enquiries from consortia in America, China and Australia with some parties already having a tour of the club's training ground facilities. Peace owns 77 per cent and is looking to sell the club for between £150million to £200m but does not want a drawn out saga interfering with the club's plans for next season. Jeremy Peace is ready to shelve the sale of West Bromwich Albion if a deal is not in place by July . Should a deal fail to be agreed fairly quickly he is prepared to wait until a better opportune moment arises. Manager Tony Pulis will be kept informed of developments . Several Premier League clubs are looking for investment as they become more attractive in light of the recent Sky TV money. Aston Villa are already in talks with potential buyers. The West Brom chairman has fielded enquiries from consortia in America, China and Australia .

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace has fielded enquiries from consortia in America, China and Australia . Some of the parties have already had a tour of the club's training facilities . Peace owns 77 per cent of the Premier League club and is looking to sell the club for between £150m and £200m .

For more than 2,000 years, invaders have been fighting over glorious Kefalonia. Romans, the Kingdom of Naples, the Venetian Republic, the Ottoman Empire, the French, British and, during the Second World War, the Italians and Germans have all left their mark. Fortunately, the present settlers - the Greeks themselves and the odd expat - have stoutly resisted the encroachment of mass tourism. So instead of fast-food restaurants you will find charming family-run tavernas that make this island a foodie heaven. Great forests of pines, cypress and cedars still sweep down the steep hillsides, often ending in cliffs of chalk as white as those at Dover, or in fine shingle and sand beaches, fringing a sea whose warm, sun-reflecting waters are of startling clarity. The famous curve of Myrtos beach, as well as many little inland villages, are seen on the road to Fiscardo . Inland, the roads, winding around mountains whose accessible slopes are swathed in olive groves and vineyards are blessedly free of excessive traffic. We landed at the island's only airport near the capital town of Argostoli, took a five-minute walk to the car-rental office and were quickly on our way to the village of Spartia on the southern coast - our first base of a two-centre holiday. Richard Johnson rejoices in unspoiled Kefalonia . We were staying first at the superb Villa Hephaestus. The view from our shady veranda was wonderful - indeed, my American wife called it 'awesome'. The sweep of Lourdas Bay, with its long sandy beaches, was spread out below us, while the neighbouring island of Zakynthos could be seen in the misty distance. Hephaestus is a modern villa with a well-equipped kitchen, and we love to cook. However, after a long day travelling, we decided we needed restorative cocktails, a carafe of white wine and a good fish dinner. Not fancying driving along twisting lanes, we called a taxi to take us to the beautifully situated and highly regarded Water Way restaurant at Spartia beach. The proprietor is a local fisherman, so the best of his catch goes to the kitchen, which is presided over by his wife, while his charming daughter Tepsi is in charge of front of house. From Lourdas Bay you can see Zakynthos Island, where the beautiful Shipwreck Beach (pictured) is found . A sweeping view across the turquoise waters of Lourdata Bay and the white stands of Lourdas Beach . The island is replete with diverse things to see on day trips but the nightlife is virtually non-existent, so we decided to stay home in the evenings and explore during the day. We checked out the string of beaches around Lourdas Bay and found plenty of good restaurants. At the top of a flight of easy steps from Lourdas beach, we found Lorraine's Magic Hill restaurant, with superb food lovingly prepared by the eponymous owner with ingredients from her husband's organic farm. The portions are generous and there's a great view across the bay to fellow Ionian isle Zakynthos. The popular Skala beach is just at the end of the bay. The Metaxa Beach Bar is a good place for coffee and the area is lined with tavernas. We shopped for supplies for our evening meals at Argostoli's port. One can buy catch-of-the-night fish straight from the boats that line the quay (park where you like, for free). The popular golden Skala beach is just at the end of the bay with the nearby Metaxa Beach Bar good for coffee . The town of Argostoli's port is ideal for picking up supplies, including catch-of-the-night fish from the boats . Enjoyable excursions to the countryside took us to the ruined hilltop castle of St George, near Peratata, and the monastery of St Ayos. At both places entrance is free, and don't miss the Castle cafe just outside the gates. Its enthusiastic proprietors are Greek/English and serve superior food in a shady garden. The Monastery of Saint Geronimo is situated in a vine-clad valley north-east of the castle. It was rebuilt in Byzantine-style in the 1960s, the original having been destroyed during a 1953 earthquake. The walls of the interior are decorated in exuberant style with biblical scenes, and a huge candelabra hangs from the ceiling. We loved our stay in the south, but for the second week of our stay it was time to take the 35-mile drive to Fiscardo, on the island's north cape. The trip afforded superb views of the coast - including the famous curve of Myrtos beach - as well as many little inland villages. Fiscardo, once a remote fishing port, has been transformed into a world-class yachting centre, with smart restaurants and boutiques jostling for every inch of the quayside. The second week of our stay was a 35-mile drive away in the fishing village of Fiscardo , in the island's north . 'It's like St Tropez in the old days,' I mused. Our villa, Island View, is set on the hillside overlooking the port. From its verandas and infinity pool the neighbouring islands of Ithaca - mythical home of Odysseus - and Lefkas could be seen through the shimmering sea mist. We found some attractive beaches a few minutes' drive from Fiscardo. Our two favourites were Agia Jerusalem and Alaties, both reached by turning right out of the village of Maganos and following the signs. Agia Jerusalem is considered a 'secret' place, peaceful even in August. When we visited (in September), fewer than a dozen people were enjoying the sunbeds provided. Agia Jerusalem Beach is considered a 'secret' place, peaceful even in August, and a favourite of the writer . There's an excellent taverna, with fresh fish and dishes from a menu that changes daily. Alaties, on the other hand, is a tiny cove with a miniature beach. It's lovely to swim there. Among the fir trees above the beach is a modern restaurant where fresh prawns can be had. Apart from one afternoon of rain (we were on a boat trip to Lefkas but 30 minutes out of Fiscardo, an unexpected squall hit us and it rained for the remainder of the trip), the weather was perfect. We had a wonderful time with beautiful scenery, great food and fun when we wanted it. I can see why so many people have wanted to invade Kefalonia!

Visited Spartia in the south of Kefalonia and then Fiscardo, in the north . First, from Villa Hephaestus, could see Lourdas Bay and Zakynthos island . Charming local, family-run eateries were found throughout the island . Nightlife is virtually non-existent, so spent energy exploring during the day . Fiscardo, once a remote fishing port, is now a world-class yachting centre .

Stephanie Scott was a 'favourite teacher' to many students at Leeton High School . Local Leeton parents have expressed anger over the loss of their children's 'favourite teacher' as the town continues to mourn the death of Stephanie Scott. A week before students are due to return to class after school holidays, mothers have have taken to a community Facebook page to talk about how the 26-year-old's murder has affected their kids. 'Well said, my daughter has lost her favourite teacher, and she will never be the same,' wrote Glenda Goolagong. Meanwhile Jodie Salerno posted: 'Stephanie was my son and 2 daughters favourite teacher at leeton high this ... has put so much pain and sadness on our comunity [sic].' Ms Salerno told The Australian her three children 'don't want to return' to school because they are so upset over Ms Scott's death. This comes as police are due to begin an autopsy on Stephanie Scott's body to determine how she was killed. Ms Scott's remains have been transported to Glebe Morgue in Sydney, and a NSW Department of Justice spokeswoman confirmed State Coroner Michael Barnes has ordered that an autopsy be carried out this week. Detectives who are leading the investigation into the death of Stephanie Scott will reportedly make inquiries with authorities in the Netherlands in an attempt to run a background check on the accused killer. School cleaner Vincent Stanford, who moved to Leeton from Holland over a year ago with his mother and brother, was charged with Ms Scott's murder on Thursday. The 26-year-old Leeton High School teacher was allegedly murdered and dumped in bushland six days before she was due to walk down the aisle to marry her partner of five years. A week before students are due to return to class after school holidays, mothers have have taken to a community Facebook page to talk about how the 26-year-old's murder has affected their children . Police were lead to the place where Stephanie Scott's remains were found, by the family of her accused killer . Her body was discovered on Friday evening around 5pm in Cocoparra National Park north of Griffith, NSW . The high school where she worked turned into a memorial site after it emerged Ms Scott had been murdered . Stephanie Scott (right), pictured with her fiancé Aaron Leeson-Woolley, was last seen on Easter Sunday . NSW Police will get in contact with their counterparts in the Netherlands to determine if the accused 24-year-old murderer had any relevant history there, AAP reports. Stanford has reportedly been uncooperative with investigators. Daily Mail Australia has contacted NSW police for comment. It has also emerged that one of the last actions of Ms Scott was to send an email to the bus company hired for her wedding, confirming transportation for guests. The revelation follows after police discovered the charred remains of a woman's body around 5pm on Friday after they were directed to Cocoparra National Park north of Griffith, NSW by Stanford's family. It's further alleged a gasoline can had been found nearby. It is understood Stanford was familiar to the area and went on regular camping trips to the national park on many occasions with his family. On Saturday - the day which English and drama teacher Ms Scott was set to marry her fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley - a memorial was held to honour the late bride-to-be. Ms Scott, pictured on a wine tour for her hen party last month in Canberra last month with her mother Merrilyn . On Saturday, the day Ms Scott was due to marry fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley, a memorial was held . Aaron Leeson-Woolley was comforted by friends and family at the heartbreaking service at the weekend . In a poignant move, the memorial service took place at the same time as when her wedding ceremony was due to take place. Her father Robert Scott spoke to the gathered mourners on behalf of his family and friends who were united in their grief on Saturday at Mountford Park in Leeton. The 26-year-old was last seen on Easter Sunday, when her disappearance sparked a widespread search for the much-loved teacher. 'Stephanie was a bright, intelligent and fun-loving woman who has impacted on many people here today,' Mr Scott said at his daughter's memorial on Saturday. 'Our wishes for the future are that this stays in your minds and you remember her. 'I'm sure she'd wish for that to be the case and you could remember her for the great little girl she was.' Ms Scott's grief-stricken fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley was too upset to take the stage, but was supported by loved ones to release yellow balloons into the air to commemorate her life. A vigil has been created at the school where the popular 26-year-old teacher taught drama and English . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

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

An online campaign by Woolworths has backfired spectacularly and led to accusations that the supermarket is trying to cash in on Anzac Day. Woolworths launched 'Fresh in our Memories' last week, inviting Australians to upload images to remember those who fought for their country, which it then branded with its logo and a 'fresh in our memories' slogan. The supermarket has since been forced to halt the campaign it was branded 'disrespectful' and 'disgusting' by social media users who unleashed a barrage of memes poking fun at Woolworth's attempt to embrace Anzac Day. An online campaign for Woolworths has caused outrage on social media . 'Fresh in our Memories' was launched just last week in the lead up to the Anzac centenary . The campaign invites Aussies to create a profile picture and cover photo for their Facebook page, in memory of the men and women who have fought for their country . Customers took to Facebook and Twitter to vent their anger over the campaign. One appalled consumer threatened to boycott the store, writing on the Woolworths Facebook page: 'Hey Woolworths, my family did not fight and die in the wars for you to hijack the ANZAC tradition with that tasteless promo. Take it down now please or my money's going elsewhere.' The campaign was branded 'disrespectful' and 'disgusting' Supermarket customers took to Facebook and Twitter to vent their anger . The supermarket has been inundated with comments like this one . Another wrote: 'Your latest ANZAC campaign is absolutely disgusting. Trying to use the memory of our diggers for advertising is reprehensible! Pull the campaign and apologise!' The campaign unleashed a barrage of memes with social media, with many using leading political figures such as Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Kevin Rudd, John Howard and Jacqui Lambie to mock the supermarket. A spokeswoman for Woolworths told Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday night that 'Fresh in our Memories' is not a marketing strategy. 'It is a website designed in consultation with the RSL for people to share their photos, stories and memories,' she said. 'As one of Australia's largest employers, Woolworths has spent months collecting stories from our staff for the site. All profits from the sale of merchandise on the site goes to the RSL. 'We are proud to support the RSL and our diggers. Like all Australians, we pay our respects to service people past and present. 'Our small logo on the site is in line with other corporately sponsored Centenary of ANZAC activity.' Twitter was flooded with memes of the Woolworths campaign. Pictured is Prime Minister Tony Abbott . This meme shows former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd . Other memes were of Bill Cosby (top right), Adolf Hitler (top left) and other well-known figures . The spokeswoman later confirmed the website had been taken down. 'The site was developed to give our staff and customers a place to put their stories to mark the Centenary of ANZAC,' she said. 'We regret that our branding on the picture generator has caused offense, this was clearly never our intention. Like many heritage Australian companies, we were marking our respect for ANZAC and our veterans. 'We continue to be proud supporters of the RSL and Camp Gallipoli in this important year and look forward to working with them into the future.'

The Woolworths 'Fresh in our Memories' campaign launched last week . It invited customers to upload images to remember Australians who fought for their country . The supermarket then added a Woolworths logo and slogan to the images . Customers took to social media to mock the campaign and express their anger with what they saw as a marketing ploy by the company . Woolworths has taken down the campaign and also denied that it was designed as a marketing strategy .

These are the pictures taken by an unforgiving regime of the men, women and children caught trying to escape its suffocating clutches and then forced to re-enact their ordeal for the cameras of the secret police. 'Reenactment MfS' - the Ministry for State Security better known as the 'Stasi' during the 40 year existence of the East German state - is a new book containing these photos of desperation which the socialist rulers used as evidence in the show trials against those they caught. They were also thought to have been used for training purposes for border guards and trainee agents intended to inculcate in them awareness of the lengths people would go to in order to try to escape the workers' paradise that was the German Democratic Republic. Scroll down for video . Foiled: The Stasi - East Germany's secret police - forced people to pose for their pictures, showing exactly how they had planned to escape from the German Democratic Republic . Humiliation: The families were forced to line up and pose for the pictures, which were used as 'evidence' Lessons: The photographs were also used to train up border guards, so they knew what people might try to do to escape the confines of East Germany . Hidden: These pictures were found in the archives of East Germany's Stasi secret police, presumably the clothing of someone who had tried to flee the Communist regime . But photographer Arwed Messmer, who discovered the pictures, sees another reason for the pictures of families desperate to escape the grasp of East Germany. 'Of course when I saw these photos of families for the first time I was reminded of Abu Ghraib,' he said, referring to the prison in Iraq where American gaolers humiliated their prisoners for amusement and captured the images of their degradation on camera. Messmer found the remarkable photos in a box at the Stasi Archive in Berlin, where mile upon mile of yellowing paperwork - the files of the secret policemen which they managed to neither burn or shred in the East German state's dying hours - now reside. Together, they constitute a fascinating if grim epitaph to a nation which erected the Berlin Wall to hermetically seal in its citizens. One of the photos shows a man sitting in a homemade raft made out of polystyrene slabs, nylon rope, and wooden boards. He was transporting it to the Baltic Sea near the East German resort of Boltenhagen on July 9, 1981, when he was apprehended, tried and flung into prison. Simple: A picture of a ladder, which some desperate person had used to try to escape to the West . Creativity: The ingenuity of people trying to escape was remarkable: one picture shows a girl hiding in a gearbox compartment, while others simply show the vehicle in which they tried to make their escape . Evidence: Other pictures, like these blood stained tops, look more like a picture which might be taken by police for use in a court case today . Another is of a primitive float constructed out of a car tyre inner tube, a fan motor and car battery. The craft was assembled by a man who worked in a factory which made Trabant cars. He intended also to sail from Boltenhagen to get to the west on June 26, 1989. But he was apprehended before he hit the shoreline and also ended up in jail. Collection: All the pictures have now been brought together in a book by the photographer Arwed Messmer . One of the more poignant photos shows a young boy standing outside a car with its boot open, his sister forced to lie inside, just as she was found when their car was stopped at Checkpoint Bravo in Berlin as it headed west on September 12 1983. It is believed the children were sent to a Stasi orphanage, their mother arrested. Also caught in the cold glare of the Stasi photographic lens was an East German family and their West Berlin escape helpers, Oliver Mierendorf and Karlheinz Hetschold, who tried to smuggle them west in an Opel car on September 21, 1973. The ingenuity of the people smugglers knew no bounds. One of the photos shows a young girl lying in the gearbox compartment at the front of a Peugeot 403 on September 9, 1965, as two U.S. soldiers attempted to get her through the border to the west. Tunnels, people caught in vans, others caught in car boots as well as models of the Stasi HQ speak from the pages of the book: silent witnesses to an unforgicing system which killed hundreds and imprisoned thousands more before it imploded in 1989. Messmer said: 'Many of these pictures were surely made within the kind of standard crime investigation routine you can find all over the world. 'In these reenactments I suspect that the East German authorities wanted to at least keep up the semblance of the rule of law, by giving state prosecutors visual evidence, even if a later trial verdict was already pretty certain at the time of arrest. 'I would say that the humiliation caused by this form of documentation was more like collateral damage, and that it was accepted as simply part of the process.'

Discovered in the Stasi Archive in Berlin by photographer Arwed Messmer . Show how secret police forced people trying to escape to re-enact method . Include pictures of primitive floats, children concealed in cars and tunnels . Secret police used the pictures for training and for use at trials as evidence . Have now been compiled in a book called Reenactment MfS . Reenactment MfS by Arwed Messmer, is published by Hatje Cantz .

The Queen is hiring a sous chef who can develop their technical expertise using ‘the most organic and unique sources’ from her Royal gardens. The successful applicant will have to travel to various Royal residences - including Balmoral in Scotland - for three months of the year. They must also order in 'the freshest seasonal ingredients' from the Queen's private Scottish retreat's kitchen garden and game from the Royal estates. It comes after the Queen was revealed to have surprisingly simple tastes in food – including Special K, jam sandwiches, chocolate cake, venison and scones. The former personal chef to the Queen has revealed some of her favourite foods. From Special K to venison, chocolate cake and jam sandwiches . Based mainly at Buckingham Palace, the job pays around £28,000-a-year - but there is accommodation available ‘for which there is a salary adjustment’. All meals are provided. The advert on the Royal website says: ‘Joining this unique environment, you will be part of a team responsible for delivering daily catering for up to 500 staff, as well as canapé receptions for hundreds of guests, State banquets and the preparation of small private lunches.’ The Queen enjoys afternoon tea each day which includes scones, cakes and sandwiches with no crust . The advert on the Royal website says: ‘Joining this unique environment, you will be part of a team responsible for delivering daily catering for up to 500 staff, as well as canapé receptions for hundreds of guests, State banquets and the preparation of small private lunches. ‘Working alongside a team of professional chefs, you will be confident overseeing the kitchen on a daily basis. ‘From ordering stock and menu design to serving a finished plate, you will be involved in all aspects of the catering operations. ‘Working with the freshest seasonal ingredients from the kitchen garden at Balmoral and game from the Estates, you will be encouraged to develop your technical expertise from the most organic and unique sources. ‘In a varied role, you will play an integral part in the day-to-day running of The Royal Household . ‘Although you are based at Buckingham Palace, you will also work as part of a team at other Royal residences throughout the UK, spending a total of approximately three months away from London. ‘Ideally having worked in a fine dining environment, with some experience of volume catering, you will have the confidence to take charge of the kitchen when required. ‘In return you can look forward to working in a unique and stimulating work environment, and be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays), a 15% employer contribution pension scheme (with the option for flexibility - to increase contributions or draw down as salary), good accommodation and all meals provided, with training and development, as well as access to a range of recreational facilities.’ Queen’s former personal chef, Darren McGrady, reveals Her Majesty enjoys a gin and Dubonnet before bed . According to the Queen’s former personal chef, Her Majesty is a woman of simple tastes. Darren McGrady, who worked at the Buckingham Palace kitchens for 15 years, previously revealed that while the 88-year-old Monarch feasts on elaborate dishes at state banquets, when at home she enjoys uncomplicated cuisine. Mr McGrady said that she traditionally starts the day with a light breakfast followed by lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, topped off with a generous gin and Dubonnet before bedtime. A typical lunch, served at 1pm, would be fish, such as a grilled Dover sole, placed on a bed of wilted spinach. In the evening the Queen will have venison (example pictured) or salmon from her estates . Chocolate cake has been revealed to be a favourite of the Monarch who is currently looking for a sous chef . At the end of each day the Queen indulges in a gin and Dubonnet (left), it is also said she likes jam sandwiches . Then there would be afternoon tea of cakes, scones and sandwiches using de-crusted bread. Honey sponge, ginger cake and the chocolate biscuit recipe that Prince William chose to be served at his wedding reception were the top sweet treats and Mr McGrady would also rustle up his special Chocolate Perfection Pie. Dinner would often be venison or salmon from Balmoral and white peaches from Windsor Castle. Applications for the sous chef post close on April 21 - The Queen's 89th birthday.

The Queen's former personal chef has revealed her favourite foods . These include Special K, chocolate cake, scones and venison . It comes as Her Majesty has advertised for a sous chef . The role pays £28,000 a year and there will be accommodation available .

Attorney General Eric Holder sent a memo on Friday to Justice Department employees reminding them that soliciting prostitutes is against agency rules and can lead to suspension or firing. His memo came weeks after a scathing inspector general's report found the Drug Enforcement Administration had mishandled allegations that several of its agents went to sex parties with prostitutes. Holder said the department's prohibition on soliciting prostitutes applies even when employees are off duty or in foreign countries where prostitution may be legal. Attorney General Eric Holder sent a memo Friday to DOJ employees reminding them not to solicit prostitutes . An inspector general's report found the DEA mishandled allegations ten agents had sex parties with prostitutes . House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz called the findings 'stunning' The DOJ is investigating the disciplinary process following the accusations of sexual misconduct, Fox News reported. The memo said: 'The solicitation of prostitution threatens the core mission of the Department, not simply because it invites extortion, blackmail, and leaks of sensitive or classified information, but also because it undermines the Department's efforts to eradicate the scourge of human trafficking.' The ten DEA agents - an assistant regional director and nine special agents - had the alleged parties 'at government-leased headquarters,' and three of the special agents 'were provided money, expensive gifts, and weapons from drug cartel members', according to the report. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz called the allegations regarding the DEA agents 'stunning' and urged action. He said: 'We need to hold them accountable and, given the clear evidence in the OIG report, they should be fired immediately.' Although the inspector general's report did not identify the foreign country where the parties took place, it has been confirmed it was Colombia, according to the Washington Post. The inspector general found many sex-related offenses in the case files of the FBI, DEA, ATF and US Marshals . A DOJ spokeswoman said: 'Department leadership takes very seriously the allegations laid out in the IG's report and acted quickly to remind all employees that they are prohibited from participating in commercial sex acts and will be suspended or terminated for violating the policy.' The agencies investigated by the inspector general were the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, DEA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Marshals Service. Holder also directed a review of the security clearances of the DEA employees who attended the parties to ensure that they continue to qualify for the clearances. He also called for improvements in how the DEA investigates and handles allegations of misconduct.

Attorney General Eric Holder sent out the memo to DOJ workers on Friday . He said violating agency policy could lead to suspension or termination . Employees are banned from hiring prostitutes when they are off-duty or in foreign countries . Inspector general's report found DEA agents had sex with prostitutes . Soliciting undermines effort 'to eradicate the scourge of human trafficking'

A 16-year-old boy has admitted trying to buy a biological toxin that is 30 times more deadly than ricin from undercover police on the 'dark web'. The teenager from Mossley, Greater Manchester, who cannot be named for legal reasons, wanted to obtain abrin online. He was caught after an investigation was launched by the North West counter-terrorism unit in January. The dark web is used as a way of sharing information and trading goods online without being found by traditional search engines . Today he pleaded guilty to trying to buy the toxin at Manchester Youth Court. He will be sentenced later this month for the offence, which is contrary to the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 and Section 1 of the Biological Weapons Act 1974. The dark web is a subsection of the deep web - the part of the internet that does not show up in searches or on social media. Most of the information on the web is far down on dynamically generated sites, unable to be found or seen by traditional search engines. The dark web is used as a way of sharing information and trading goods, but the anonymous and encrypted nature of it has attracted large amounts of illegal activity. The Silk Road website, and its successor that were recently shut down, was used to sell drugs in exchange for Bitcoins. Other dark net sites let users share pornographic photographs, hacked information and credit card numbers. The investigation came after information was passed to law enforcement officers who were covertly in communication with the 16-year-old, who had expressed an interest in acquiring the poison on the dark web. The dark web is a subsection of the net - the part of the internet that does not show up in searches or on social media. It is used as a way of sharing information and trading goods, but the anonymous and encrypted nature of it has attracted large amounts of illegal activity. During the online chats, the teenager showed awareness of the drug's toxicity and the potential for it to be used to cause considerable harm, police said. On February 6, the youth attempted to place an order and also suggested he wanted to make future purchases in larger quantities. Ten days later, warrants were executed at two addresses in the Mossley area of Greater Manchester and the teenager was arrested. A 16-year-old girl was also arrested as part of the investigation but later released without charge. Kuntal Patel, left, who became the first person to be prosecuted under the Biological Weapons Act after she tried to poison her mother Meena, by obtaining a substance on the 'dark web' Last year, a graphic designer who was inspired by Breaking Bad to fantasise about poisoning her mother after she forbade her from marrying the man became the first person to be prosecuted under the Biological Weapons Act. Kuntal Patel, from Stratford, east London, had wished her 'selfish and controlling' mother Meena Patel dead after the 61-year-old was 'hell-bent' on breaking up her engagement, a court was told. During the trial at Southwark Crown Court, the court heard the 37-year-old contacted a dealer in the U.S through the 'dark web' and said she needed a 'tasteless' and deadly toxin to get her mother 'out of the way'.

Teenager was caught after an investigation by counter-terrorism officers . Tried to buy abrin, which could have created 'considerable harm' to people . Admitted trying to buy the deadly toxin after appearing at Manchester Youth Court .

It wasn't quite the Etihad or the Westfalenstadion but Sergio Aguero and Marco Reus went head-to-head in an exciting clash to showcase the new Puma boot being launched. The Manchester City star has been in good form this season despite his injury problems and showed his impressive close control against the Borussia Dortmund winger. The footwear brand are releasing the evoSPEED 1.3 Graphic, which took inspiration from the Japanese dragon. Sergio Aguero (left) and Marco Reus went head-to-head to help the launch the new Puma evoSpeed 1.3 . The Manchester City striker celebrates after scoring to put himself 3-2 up against the German . After the launch, Aguero sat down for a Q&A where he spoke about his side's chances of catching Chelsea. He said: 'You say it is only 5 matches, but a lot can happen in these games. We will work hard to finish as well as possible.' The Argentinian also praised his opponent for giving him a tough game during the unusual encounter. 'I have to admit, that guy is really talented, so my lead lasted unfortunately only a few seconds,' he added. 'I love this pitch and it's really fun, especially when playing against some new players who you don't get to meet every day in training.' The square pitch had four different goals that opened and closed to make it harder for the players . Reus has been heavily linked with a move away from Dortmund and could follow Jurgen Klopp out of the club . Germany international Reus also praised Aguero and really enjoyed playing on the difficult pitch. He said: 'I am sure you can see it in the film, but I can re-assure you that Agüero really gave me a hard time. He is so quick and so ambitious and it was definitely hard to keep up with him. 'The switching goals were challenging in the beginning, but once it clicked, it is a really cool concept, because you can never really anticipate what happens next. This was definitely one of the best things I have done with Puma so far.' You can buy the Puma evoSpeed 1.3 from www.prodirectsoccer.com.

Sergio Aguero went up against Marco Reus in an unusual head-to-head . The stars were helping promote Puma's newest football boot . The Manchester City revealed that his side haven't given up on the league . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester City news .

It is little over a year since Alan Pardew became involved in a rather ugly touchline confrontation with Manuel Pellegrini while managing Newcastle. Pardew was warned about his behaviour by the FA and wrote to Pellegrini to apologise for the offensive name he called him. On Monday at Selhurst Park, Pardew, now manager of Crystal Palace, meets Pellegrini and Manchester City again having taken steps to change a pattern of behaviour he feared was becoming destructive. After taking advice from the League Managers’ Association, the 53-year-old has benefited from sessions with former international cricketer Jeremy Snape, now a sports psychologist. Alan Pardew called Manuel Pellegrini a 'f***ing old c**t' during Premier League encounter back in . The touchline spat occurred during a Premier League match between Newcastle and Man City in January 2014 . ‘My natural instinct is to be aggressive in the way my teams play,’ Pardew told the BBC. ‘But I have had to learn from my own experiences and not get too involved in that myself. Jeremy has helped me on the sidelines in terms of focusing on what I can control. ‘All the times I have been in trouble (I have reacted) when I felt an injustice so when those issues arise now, I know not to react and that is when I switch the off button.’ Pellegrini’s team are under a little pressure. Now trailing neighbours Manchester United ahead of Sunday’s derby at Old Trafford, Pellegrini knows he must lift his side from a run of results that has seen them lose touch with leaders Chelsea. Crystal Palace boss Pardew believes he has the ability to manage one of England's top sides . Pardew feels he would make a decent job of managing a top-four team if given the chance. ‘I look at the top teams and feel I could do that job better than I’m seeing it being done. But if I work in this part of the league for the rest of my career I will be extremely happy,’ he said. Pellegrini said recently he felt his City squad lacked one really big player. This week, he explained: ‘Well, it is just the way of thinking, that big teams need to sign a big player. It is very difficult to do it every year — but every two years you must do it.’

Alan Pardew was warned about his behaviour following touchline spat . The former Newcastle boss called Manuel Pellegrini a 'f***ing old c**t' He wrote to Pellegrini to apologise for using such offensive language . Crystal Palace host Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Monday .

A baby girl was given hypothermia in order to keep her alive after she developed a potentially fatal brain condition. Caitlin Kellie-Jones suffered from Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), a type of brain damage that occurs when the brain does not receive enough oxygen or blood. To control the condition Caitlin was placed in a special cooling wrap within 40 minutes of her birth to keep her at the target temperature of 33.5 degrees for 72 hours. Nicola Kellie-Jones and partner Paul with children Caitlin and Dylan are raising money to help other children . Medics gave little Caitlin, pictured, hypothermia in a bid to prevent any brain damage . Caitlin, pictured, was diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy minutes after she was born . It allows the brain to cool down and minimises the damage from the lack of oxygen. Thankfully, Caitlin, now ten months old, recovered from HIE and is able to feed and play. Her parents, Nicola and Paul, are hoping it will not have affected her ability to walk and talk but they must wait to find out. Ms Kellie-Jones, 27, from Chorley, Lancashire, said: 'Caitlin was in an incubator surrounded by doctors and nurses. 'She wasn't moving or breathing for herself, and was making no noise. 'I had an image in my mind of our first cuddle which was taken away. Doctors were telling us she was very poorly and just to take it hour by hour. 'It was such a relief to bring her home.' Caitlin was born on May 10 last year weighing 7lbs 4oz after a normal pregnancy. She was whisked away by doctors immediately to be placed on a specialist cooling machine. Despite her ordeal, Caitlin, who is now 10 months old, seems to be developing normally . Ms Kellie-Jones, right, wants to raise £16,000 for additional cooling machines to help save other babies . Ms Kellie-Jones said: 'My mum was a neonatal nurse for many years and I often visited her at work and would see all of these babies in their little incubators and see families in and out visiting their babies, but I never imagined it would be me. Ms Kellie-Jones said the next important stage is whether she will be able to walk and talk normally . 'We couldn't look to the days ahead and my mum told me to take lots of pictures. I knew what they were all trying to tell me, everyone thought she wouldn't make it. 'I didn't move from her side for hours. I had the doctors and nurses tell me the worst case scenario so I could prepare myself, but it was very upsetting to hear she might not make it. 'Paul was the opposite, he wanted to know the best possible outcome. 'We were lucky that we were able to get Caitlin on one of the machines, otherwise we might not have been bringing her home.' Caitlin was born and treated at Royal Preston Hospital, where there are only two cooling machines available. Ms Kellie-Jones said: 'We are extremely lucky that the last cooling machine was available for our daughter that day. 'I'm trying to raise money now for two cerebral function machines for the hospital, which monitor brain activity for any signs of brain damage, and, if I raise enough, another cooling machine for the neonatal unit. 'My target is to raise at least £16,000. 'Her brother Dylan, 10, is doing a sponsored bike ride with his granddad to help too. 'At his age he could have thought what happened to Caitlin was normal, but he came to see her every night and loves her to pieces.' Caitlin will need follow up appointments until she is two, but it is hoped she will make a full recovery. To donate go to: www.justgiving.com/CaitlinsCoolingCause . Ms Kellie-Jones said without the cooling machine, Caitlin might not have survived her illness .

Caitlin Kellie-Jones was born with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Medics had to put her on a special machine to help stop brain damage . Now her parents Paul and Nicola want to raise money for the hospital . The family want to raise £16,000 for two of the special cooling machines .

With her sophisticated sense of style and age-defying good looks, Dame Helen Mirren has never looked better. But the Oscar-winning actress, who has won countless accolades for her talents, believes she was in her prime age-wise in the 'unfortunate' 1970s, which, she says, was a 'horrible' time for women. In an interview with Times2, the 69-year-old actress explained: 'I happened to hit the culture at a time that was worse than the f****** 1940s or 1950s. It was horrible.' Scroll down for video . Dame Helen Mirren, pictured last week at the premiere of her new film said she was in her prime age-wise in the 'unfortunate' 1970s, which, she says, was a 'horrible' time for women . Badgley Mischka dress . Click to shop the brand at Farfetch! Visit site . Helen Mirren proves time and again that youth has got nothing to do with style, elegance and beauty. The actress looked stunning at the premiere of The Woman in Gold and showed us just why she's an inspiration to us all. Her dress is by Badgley Mischka and was a great choice for the red carpet. Navy is softer than black and more flattering to all skin tones and ages. And of course a spot of embellishment adds glamour and a sense of festiveness. But Helen didn't shy away from a sexy edge either with that sheer panel across the shoulders. Styled with navy suede pumps by Jimmy Choo, Helen has once again nailed cocktail dressing for the more mature woman. Her exact dress is sadly not available online but click (right) to shop the brand at Farfetch. Or recreate the look with our edit below. Alice + Olivia, ASOS and Reiss have all got great options that will do the trick. Bless'ed are the Meek Perspective Dress at Shopbop (Now $299) Visit site . Alice + Olivia Dress in Caprise Silk at Bloomingdales (Now $198.75) Visit site . ASOS Daisy Embellished Shift Dress (Now $42) Visit site . REISS Dress in Rosalin Sheer Sleeve Lace at Bloomingdales . Visit site . The actress, who starred in O Lucky Man! in 1973 - when she was in her thirties - and The Long Good Friday in 1980, went on to explain that the ten years after the sexual revolution but before feminism was 'perilous' for women. 'Men saw that as a sort of, "Oh, fantastic! We can f*** anything, however we like, whenever we like! They're up for grabs, boys!" It was that kind of attitude', she said. Mirren also said revelations about celebrities from that era, such as Jimmy Savile, did not come as a surprise. 'I’m sure that if that f****** bastard was alive today he would be utterly confused. He would think, "They liked it, they loved me, I was a big star, so they wanted it",' she said. The actress, pictured in the 1970s, said that the ten years after the sexual revolution but before feminism was 'perilous' for women . Mirren, pictured, left, this year and, right, in 1976 said that men had a 'Oh, fantastic! We can f*** anything, however we like, whenever we like' kind of attitude in that era . Mirren was speaking ahead of the release of her new film, Woman In Gold, and last week posed on the red carpet with co-star Ryan Reynolds. Indeed, the 38-year-old's eyes were fixed on the 69-year-old's decolletage as they posed for photos at their film's Berlin premiere. And the actor's wife, Blake Lively, shared a snap of the flirty moment with her Instagram fans - joking that she had reason to feel jealous. 'Should I be concerned that my husband's never looked at me this way?...' the 27-year-old quipped in the photo's caption on Saturday. Mirren, pictured in the mid 1970s, was speaking ahead of the release of her new film, Woman In Gold . In her Instagram post she called the Oscar-winning actress 'sexy' and noted that her husband of two years took a gander at her cleavage, writing: '#WhereAreThoseEyesWanderingReynolds #HelenMirrenIStheSexiestWomanAlive #WomanInGold.' Speaking to People, Mirren confessed that she was taken by Reynold's charming manner while filming their forthcoming drama. 'You know, he makes a girl feel good,' she explained. 'Some guys don't. They're macho and attractive, but they make you feel awkward. 'Ryan just makes you feel so great. He's just so generous in his masculinity. He happens to be hunky and gorgeous and everything as well, but when you get a beautiful combination of the two? He is wonderful.' Mirren confessed that she was taken by Reynold's charming manner while filming their forthcoming drama. In Woman In Gold, their on-screen chemistry is apparent as well. It is a real-life story about a Jewish refugee’s battle against the Austrian government to reclaim a family painting stolen by Nazis. The biopic chronicles the heir's 60-year pursuit of Gustav Klimt's painting The Lady in Gold - which now ranks as the fifth most expensive painting ever sold at $135 million . Helen plays Maria Altmann, a woman who was forced to flee her home and life as a socialite in Vienna amid World War II. She enlists young lawyer Randol Schoenberg, played by Ryan, to help her restore her family's past. Considered the Mona Lisa of Austria, Klimt's 1907 The Lady In Gold painting is a portrait of Altmann's aunt Adele Bloch-Bauer, a friend of the famed artist. Katie Holmes and Daniel Brühl also co-star in the movie, directed by My Week With Marilyn's Simon Curtis.

Actress said she hit the culture at a time that was worse than the 40s or 50s . Said revelations about celebrities from that era did not come as a surprise . Stars in new film, Woman In Gold, alongside Ryan Reynolds .

While sunseekers across Britain have been making the most of the clear skies recently to soak up some sunshine, the lack of clouds has also proved a bonus for stargazers in Scotland hoping to catch sight of shooting stars. This incredible image was captured above Pitcaple in Aberdeenshire yesterday as photographer Graeme Whipps picked up two meteors which were part of the Lyrid meteor shower. The annual celestial event has been observed for the last 2,700 years across the globe, but is most visible in the northern hemisphere, and is expected to peak tonight with between 10 and 20 meteors an hour. Scroll down for video . Close up: A magnified version of the image above shows one meteor appearing to graze the horizon, while another meteor trail appears top left . Stunning: Graeme Whipps captured this image of the Lyrid meteor shower in the skies above Pitcaple in Aberdeenshire yesterday . The strength of the showers vary from year to year and most years there are no more than five to 20 meteors an hour, but in 1982 Americans counted nearly 100 an hour and in 1803 it was as high as 700 an hour. The Lyrids are created by debris from comet Thatcher, which takes about 415 years to orbit around the Sun, and appear to radiate outwards from a star known as Vega and the constellation Lyra in which it sits - which gives the meteors their name. Mr Whipps, a 50-year-old meteorologist, said: 'I was out photographing the sky and saw the meteor, which was amazing.' While the Lyrid shower has been known to produce up to 100 meteors sightings per hour, most years the peak, which occurs tonight, only produces between five and 20 per hour (the Lyrid shower pictured from space)

Lyrid meteor display is visible in skies across the globe every year in April, and has been observed for 2,700 years . Number of meteors is unpredictable, usually peaking at around five to 20 an hour, but has reached 100 per hour . Graeme Whipps captured this image of meteors passing through the skies over Pitcaple in Aberdeenshire yesterday .

South Africa's sports minister says he has received assurances from FIFA's ethics committee that it will complete and present a report in June into allegations of match-fixing in the buildup to the 2010 World Cup. Fikile Mbalula said he met with the chairman of the ethics committee's investigatory chamber, Cornel Borbely, in Zurich this week to seek clarity on the status of the long-awaited report. FIFA said as far back as 2011 that it had strong suspicions that some of the South African national team's warm-up games in the weeks before it hosted the World Cup were fixed. South Africa players celebrate a goal during the 2010 World Cup, but their warm-up games are under suspicion . No players were implicated, but referees were suspected of working for convicted match-fixer Wilson Raj Perumal and manipulating matches. Mbalula has previously expressed frustration with FIFA over delays in the investigation. South African sports minister Fikile Mbalula is frustrated that the report has taken so long to produce .

FIFA have been investigating games from the run-up to 2010 World Cup . South African national team games under suspicion since 2011 . Players not suspected of wrong-doing, but referees implicated .

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta accepts the fallen champions are facing a battle to finish in the top four. Zabaleta admits confidence is low with Sunday's derby loss at Manchester United having continued a dismal run which has seen City capitulate in the Barclays Premier League title race. Manuel Pellegrini's men crashed 4-2 at Old Trafford, a sixth defeat in eight games in all competitions and a result which leaves them fourth and clinging onto a Champions League place. Wayne Rooney leaps onto Fellaini's back after United take the lead through the big Belgian, who has had an excellent renaissance recently . It is a far cry from the situation on New Year's Day, when the defending champions pulled level with Chelsea at the top with a 3-2 win over Sunderland. Having been eight points behind just over a month earlier, City appeared to be clicking into gear - but all has suddenly gone wrong. They now trail the leaders by 12 points, having played a game more, and their form continues to offer encouragement for the likes of Southampton and Liverpool below them. A dejected Yaya Toure and Fernandinho look on following their defeat to rivals Manchester United . Zabaleta said: 'It is time to analyse what we are doing wrong and try to improve for the next few games. There are still 18 points to play for and we must be honest with ourselves and start to push hard, play better and win games, so we can get in the top four. 'When you lose those games it is always really hard, but that is football sometimes. Football is about momentum. 'It seems you lose confidence when you cannot get results and it was a really tough afternoon.' City were chasing a record fifth successive derby win and the occasion initially seemed to rouse them from their recent troubles as they made a blistering start. Sergio Aguero was the rare highlight in an otherwise dismal Manchester City performance at Old Trafford . Aguero scored twice, but he had very little to cheer about as Manchester City left the Eitihad empty handed . Their movement and energy was superb and they claimed a well-worked opening goal through Sergio Aguero after just eight minutes. But that was as good as it got as United equalised through the excellent Ashley Young and then took complete control. Further goals from the impressive Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata and Chris Smalling secured a convincing win before Aguero's 100th City goal came as a late consolation. 'It seems we lost confidence and were nervous,' said Zabaleta. 'Then it was hard for the team to react and we conceded the second goal. Manchester City's manager Manuel Pellegrini issues instructions as his side lose to their rivals . All of United's outfield players congratulate celebrate as they score in the derby at Old Trafford on Sunday . 'In the second half we didn't create many chances and when United scored the third goal the game was over.' Winger Jesus Navas was at a loss to explain City's failure to impose themselves after United pulled back level. The Spaniard said: 'I don't really know (what happened). They scored the equaliser and they were back in the game. We started strong but it wasn't our day and we need to focus on the upcoming games. It's Champions League (qualification at stake) so we have to fight until the end to be in the top four.' Juan Mata once again showed his value to the side and pointed the way with a display full of energy and poise .

Current holders Manchester City have capitulated in this season's title race . Derby defeat to Manchester United leaves them 12 points adrift of Chelsea . Manuel Pellegrini's side have dropped to fourth behind United and Arsenal . Southampton sit in fifth place five points behind Manchester City . READ: Pellegrini's job on the line as Patrick Vieira waits in the wings .

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is facing accusations that it is 'whitewashing' possible Saudi Arabian involvement in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A commission designed to review evidence about the world-changing bombings has not delved into an FBI agent's claims that a Saudi Florida family had ties to the hijackers after the agency said that the report was 'unsubstantiated'. Relatives of homeowner Esam Ghazzawi lived in the plush Sarasota dwelling until they fled and left cars, furniture and food in their refrigerator behind right before the 9/11, prompting some to say they knew about the attacks. Scroll down for video . The FBI's handling of reports about a Saudi family fleeing Florida two weeks before the 9/11 attacks has raised suspicion that the agency is whitewashing any involvement by the Middle Eastern country . The family of Abdulaziz al-Hijji and his wife Anoud left their 3,300 square foot Florida home in August 2001, but did not take cars, furniture or food from their fridge . The daughter and son-in-law of Ghazzawi, who worked as an adviser to a member of the Saudi royal family, had stayed at the 3,300 square foot house for six years but left in late August 2001, not even leaving a forwarding address. An FBI agent who investigated the disappearance after neighbors thought it was suspicious said that the family had 'many connections to individuals associated with the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001'. At least one 'family member' had attended the same Venice, Florida, flight school as some of the hijackers, according to a piece in the New York Post. Mohamed Atta, the leader of the hijackers, and two other terrorists on the flights, Marwan Al-Shehhi and Ziad Jarrah, were also reported to have visited the Sarasota house, according to Florida Bulldog. Anoud Al-Hijji, Ghazzawi's daughter, later returned to America to sell the home. The 9/11 Commission wrote that 'The FBI told the Review Commission that the [FBI report] on which the news article was based was "poorly written" and wholly unsubstantiated...' 'When questioned later by others in the FBI, the special agent who wrote [it] was unable to provide any basis for the contents of the document or explain why he wrote it as he did'. Esam Ghazzawi, who owned the Sarasota home, was an adviser to a nephew of Saudi Arabia's King Fahd (left). Some observers have speculated that the Middle Eastern country helped back Osama Bin Laden (right) Ziad Samir Jarrah (left) Mohamed Atta (center) and Marwan Al-Shehhi (right) all reportedly visited the Florida home owned by the Saudi advisor at points before they carried out the heinous 9/11 attacks . The Review Commission said the FBI claimed it 'found no evidence that connected the family members in the Miami Herald article to any of the 9/11 hijackers, nor was there any connection found between the family and the 9/11 plot'. The FBI's dismissal of the report has led some to question whether the agency is covering up evidence of possible Saudi backing for 9/11. Former Florida Senator Bob Graham told the Miami Herald:  'The FBI has served America through most of its history. There were stumbles by the agency before 9/11 and since the tragedy there has been a consistent effort to cover up the extent of Saudi Arabia’s involvement.' The Congressional Joint Inquiry into the attack, which Graham co-chaired, contained 28 fully pages that are said to have spoken about who financed 9/11 that were fully redacted by the Bush administration. Senator Graham said the pages 'point a very strong finger' at the government of Saudi Arabia, rather than wealthy Saudi individuals, as the backers of the attack. They also implicate  officials at the Saudi Embassy in Washington for involvement with 9/11 hijackers in San Diego, sources told Hoover Institute fellow Paul Sperry. The FBI told the 9/11 Review Commission that the original report about the Sarasota family's connections was unsubstantiated. Above, the National September 11 Memorial in New York City . Some such as former Florida senator Bob Graham (right) have said that there has been a consistent effort to cover up Saudi involvement. Left, the World Trade Center memorial . The recent Review Commission, which was created by Congress last year to look into evidence not considered by the FBI, said there was 'no evidence' that Saudi officials were involved. Information about the Sarasota family was not included in the original 2004 9/11 Commission report and the information was not shared with Congress. The agent in question was not identified. The Commission did not interview him or Senator Graham or his investigators. Review Commission officials' report said that the FBI needed to strengthen information sharing to combat further terrorist threats. Abdulaziz al-Hijji, the son-in-law who lived in Sarasota, has recently lived in London and worked for Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company, according to the Telegraph. 'I love the USA. My kids were born there, I went to college and university there, I spent a good portion of my life there and I love it,' he said in 2012. Reports have claimed that al-Hijji and his father-in-law Ghazzawi were both on FBI watch lists before 9/11. The new Saudi king Salman also directed government charities in the 1990s that are thought to have funneled funds to Al Qaeda.

Al-Hijji family left cars and food behind when they fled in August 2001 . FBI agent's report said family of Saudi advisor had 'many connections' to hijackers, some of whom were said to have visited the house . Agency now says report 'poorly written' and 'unsubstantiated' 9/11 Review Commission accepted FBI verdict, did not interview agent . Congress document redacted by Bush administration pointed 'very strong finger' at financing from Saudi Arabia .

(CNN)Fifty years ago in Frankfurt, German prosecutors tried 22 former Nazi SS soldiers at Auschwitz in what remains the most famous Holocaust trial staged in Germany. At the time, Fritz Bauer, the German-Jewish attorney general of Hessen, expressed the simple hope that "sooner or later, one of the accused would step forward and say: 'What took place -- it was horrific, I'm sorry.' Then the entire world would exhale, as would all the survivors of those killed at Auschwitz, and the air would be cleared." Sadly, Bauer observed, "it has not been uttered, nor will it be." The refusal of perpetrators to own up to their guilt remains one of the most disappointing aspects of Holocaust trials. John Demjanjuk, whose conviction by a Munich court in 2011 established the precedent that has now made possible the trial of Oskar Gröning, remained defiantly silent during his 18-month trial, never so much as breathing a word of acknowledgment or remorse. Over the years, some defendants have acknowledged knowing of the exterminations, but have insisted that they played no role. Those who acknowledged participating in the killing insisted that they did so out of fear of life or limb. Over the years, an extraordinary research effort was dedicated to exploring the claim that SS men had engaged in extermination out of duress. The results were astonishing: Investigators and historians failed to uncover so much as a single instance in which a German officer or NCO had been executed or even severely punished for opting out of genocide. Not one. These evasions and lies were often effective, as many German trials of Holocaust perpetrators ended either in light sentences or outright acquittal. And even when a trial ended in a conviction, what was missing was any sense of moral reckoning, an acknowledgment on the part of the accused of the perversity of genocide. Fritz Bauer can now exhale. On April 21, on the opening day of his trial in Lüneburg, where he stands accused of complicity in the murder of 300,000 Jews during his service at Auschwitz, the 93-year-old Gröning faced the court and acknowledged, "It is beyond question that I am morally complicit. This moral guilt I acknowledge here, before the victims, with regret and humility." If nothing else comes from the trial, that statement alone justifies the undertaking. Of course, in acknowledging his moral complicity, Gröning fell short of confessing legal guilt. Indeed, for years he has insisted in his innocence as a matter of law, arguing, in an interview with Der Spiegel in 2005, that he had been no more than a "cog in the gears." At Auschwitz, Gröning was responsible for inspecting the luggage of deportees to the camp -- most of whom were gassed within hours of their arrival -- for banknotes that would be carefully counted and sent to Berlin. In performing this task, Gröning insists that he never engaged in cruel, murderous or sadistic acts -- a claim that we can probably accept as true. But does this relieve him of criminal liability? For decades German courts held that mere service as a concentration camp -- in the absence of evidence of a personal act of killing -- constituted no crime under German law. In 2011, the Demjanjuk conviction changed that. In convicting Demjanjuk as an accessory to the murder of 28,000 Jews at the Sobibor death camp, the Munich court concluded that death camp guards, regardless of how they had conducted themselves, had to be accessories to murder, because that was their job. It was a crucial breakthrough, because it recognized that mass killing is not a personal act of evil but an exterminatory process. When it comes to factory-like genocide, guilt is not to be measured by acts of cruelty or nastiness; guilt follows function. Convicting under that theory was the great accomplishment of the Munich court. By this standard, Gröning's truthful claim that he was no more than "a cog" constitutes an admission of guilt. This does not mean that Gröning deserves the same measure of punishment as an SS sadist. In fact, it's not clear that he deserves any punishment besides the symbolic gesture of conviction. But without the court's conviction, Gröning's important acceptance of moral guilt will remain incomplete. The significance of Gröning's trial can be measured in one final way. Many have observed that it coincides with the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. But it also coincides with an anniversary of a different sort. April 24 marks the day that millions mourn the killing of hundreds of thousands of Armenians by the Ottomans during World War I, an event many have described as genocide. And yet the Turkish nation itself remains in denial of the mass killings that unfolded a hundred years ago. With that in mind, Gröning's trial reminds us of other mass atrocities that still await their moment of moral and legal reckoning.

Oskar Gröning is on trial over his alleged role in deaths at Auschwitz . Lawrence Douglas: Other mass atrocities still await moment of moral reckoning .

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

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

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson went on the attack on Sunday saying that imposing halal certification on Australians was wrong, while defending the anti-Islam protests across the country. Speaking on the Today show, Ms Hanson described halal certification as a 'profit, money-making racket' and that the public were being 'hoodwinked' over the issue. She also said that the protests on Saturday were about 'criticism, not racism'. On Sunday morning's Today show she was asked for her views on businesses 'going to the wall' if halal certification of food products was scrapped. Scroll down for video . One Nation leader Pauline Hanson speaks at a rally against Islam in Brisbane on Saturday . Ms Hanson said that the protests on Saturday were about 'criticism, not racism' 'It's a profit, money-making racket and has been connected with the Muslim Brotherhood in France. Why can't we have an investigation into where the money actually goes?' she claimed. When told by the interviewer that there was no basis to any of these claims Ms Hanson replied: 'Why do Australians have to pay tax for halal certification? It is a money making racket. Why do Australians have to pay extra when they buy this product?' Ms Hanson added that an investigation was needed into halal certification in Australia. 'It's extortion that has been put onto businesses that you must pay this money,' she said. 'A Muslim does not have to have halal certification, they can say a prayer over their food. Then it's OK. Anti-racism supporters burn Australian flag at in retaliation to the Reclaim Australia protest in Melbourne . The One Nation leader also maintained that imposing halal certification on Australians was wrong . 'We don't need this, we're being hoodwinked. It's a racket, a money-making racket.' Her comments came after protesters clashed with anti-racist activists in Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday. Anti-racist activists burned an Australian flag in Melbourne while chanting: 'No right in genocide.' This then ended in scuffles after protesters reacted angrily to the Australian flag being burned. Ms Hanson, who narrowly lost her fight for a seat in the 2015 Queensland election, joined hundreds of protesters in King George Square in Brisbane on Saturday. Many were draped in the Australian flag and carried signs denouncing sharia law and halal certification for Australian products. She denied that there was any violence or vitriol at the rally. 'There was no violence at the Brisbane rally whatsoever. Islam is not a race so therefore we're not talking about racism here whatsoever. Criticism is not racism. We have a right to have a say and have an opinion,' she said. Protesters clashed with anti-racist activists in Melbourne as tensions rose . Ms Hanson denied that there was any violence or confrontations at the Brisbane rally . 'We don't like Islam and we're in fear about what Islam can do to our country, our culture and our way of life.  Australians have a right to say this is not going to work. We want a peaceful cohesive society.' Protests on Saturday in Melbourne turned violent when anti-Islam and anti-racism groups clashed. Police were forced to separate Reclaim Australia supporters - who were holding nationwide rallies against 'sharia law, halal tax and Islamisation' - and opposing protesters by forming a wall at separate rallies. Crowd numbers continued to grow throughout the afternoon, and some protesters had to be treated by paramedics after the ugly clashes. It comes after a Twitter account claiming to be linked with anti-Islam groups has mocked protests being held around Australia. A clash of anti-Islam and anti-racism groups turned dangerous and violent during protests in Melbourne . Melbourne police formed a barrier between the separate rallies to attempt to disperse the protesters . It comes after a Twitter account claiming to be linked with anti-Islam groups has mocked protests . A Twitter account claiming to be linked with anti-Islam groups has mocked protests being held around Australia . It was originally thought Reclaim Australia had handed over the reigns to one of their supporters to control their feed throughout the protests . Crowd numbers grew during the afternoon, and some protesters had to be treated by paramedics . Across Australia, 16 rallies were scheduled to take place, but Sydney and Melbourne drew the biggest crowd . It was originally thought Reclaim Australia had handed over the reigns to one of their supporters to control their feed throughout the protests. 'Whats wrong with muslims anyway? I dun get it,' one tweet from the account read. 'In the car reading stuff - wots xenophobia? help me out,' another said. However, 'Jeremy' began to tweet a number of joke comments shortly after the Sydney protest got underway. 'Man f**k this noise I'm gonna get stoned in the park peace out.' Once the tweets began to get attention, a 'statement' was released that explained its account was misused and it then said other events around the country would be cancelled. Two people were taken away by police officers after they rushed the stage and attempted to disrupt the rally . More than 100 police officers, eleven mounted on horses were used to form the separation wall . 'Jeremy' began to tweet a number of joke comments shortly after the Sydney protest got underway . Once the tweets began to get attention, a 'statement' was released that explained its account was misused and it then said other events around the country would be cancelled . The tweets were widely shared by people who opposed the rallies . However, organisers behind the Sydney protest were quick to disassociate themselves with the account. 'It's not us,' a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia. 'Ours is @reclaim_aus.' Twitter users quickly began to poke fun at the group after doubts over the page emerged. 'Maybe before you you practice on something small like reclaiming your Twitter account. Work up to the big stuff slowly,' one said. Several were injured during the violent rally that saw hundreds of people protest for anti-racism . There was a strong police presence throughout the protest, which included riot police . Organisers behind the Sydney protest were quick to disassociate themselves with the account . 'It's not us,' a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia. 'Ours is @reclaim_aus' Two people were arrested after they attempted to break through a police barricade that separated the groups . Across the country, 16 rallies were scheduled to take place, with events in Sydney and Melbourne appearing to have drawn the biggest crowds. About 500 people attended the rally held in Martin Place, Sydney, which included speeches from former Australia Defence League member Shermon Burgess and Rise Up! Australia Party NSW President Norm Bishop. Hundreds of people attended the 'Reclaim Australia' rally held in Martin Place, Sydney . Protesters in the crowd carried flags and chanted “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie - Oi, Oi, Oi” and many carried banners denouncing Islam . Two people were taken away by officers after they rushed the stage and attempted to disrupt the rally . Protesters cheered as speakers said Australians had to be aware and alert to the threat of Islam and sharia law . There was a strong police presence throughout the protest, which included riot police. Two people were taken away by officers after they rushed the stage and attempted to disrupt the rally. One took the microphone and told the crowd they should be 'ashamed'. In Melbourne, protesters clashed with anti-racism activists in Federation Square. Two people were arrested after they attempted to break through a police barricade that separated the different groups. Several more were injured in the combative protests, according to reports.

Ms Hanson slammed imposing halal certification on Australians . She described the move as a 'profit, money-making racket' One Nation leader denied that any clashes took place at rally in Brisbane . 'Criticism is not racism. We have a right to have a say,' she says . Protesters clashed with anti-racist activists in Sydney and Melbourne . Twitter account claimed to be linked with group behind anti-Islam protests . Originally believed Reclaim Australia gave control of feed to a supporter . However, 'Jeremy' began to tweet jokes as the protest in Sydney started . Thousands attend Reclaim Australia rallies across the country .

These extraordinary images show how an enormous jumbo jet has been converted into a luxury home for a mystery billionaire - complete with bedrooms, multiple lounges and an onboard restaurant. The custom-built Boeing 747 is believed to have cost its ultra-wealthy owner £400million after it was customised to fit his specifications exactly over a three-year period. The jumbo jet would normally carry as many as 600 passengers - but this version was built for just a single tycoon, although he will be able to fit dozens of guests. It contains a large dining room where travellers can enjoy meals cooked in an adjoining kitchen, with a lounge and 'state room' at the back of the plane. More sleeping space is provided in the 'aeroloft' on the top deck of the vessel, with eight full beds for passengers who prefer to get some shut-eye on flights. Luxury: This is the lounge on board a custom-built Boeing 747-8, as depicted in an artist's impression by Greenpoint Technologies . Shuteye: The master bedroom of the £400million plane has a huge bed as well as an armchair and sofa for when the owner needs to relax . Business: The conference room of the plane could be perfect for meetings in the sky with its long table in the centre . Chill-out: The lounge decor looks like a luxury hotel, belying its true location inside a plane similar to those used by commercial airlines . Executive: This room, which can be used as an office or a guest bedroom, gives a hint to its true location thanks to the porthole-style windows . Kicking back: The main suite could easily be mistaken for a room in a top hotel thanks to its over-the-top decorations . Restaurant: The central portion of the plane hosts a dining room which is attached to a kitchen, allowing the owner to make use of the services of a private chef . Shiny: The jumbo jet is one of the most luxurious private planes ever built, with the price tag believed to have reached a total of £400million . Sofa: Parts of the plane are set aside for guests to relax while watching television, as the vessel can carry several dozen passengers . Plush: Another artist's impression of the main state room, which also contains a desk so the owner can switch between work and relaxation . Welcoming: Images of the lounge show a space very different to the normal aeroplane cabin, with the traditional rows of seats completely discarded in favour of a hotel-like ambience . Exclusive: Few people can ever imagine flying in this sort of luxury - far more glitzy than first class on commercial flights . Plan: The layout of the Boeing 747 is shown in this plan published by Greenpoint Technologies . Gigantic: The luxury interior has been built inside a Boeing 747-8 similar to this one, which can hold up to 600 passengers .

Boeing 747 can normally hold up to 600 people but this model was customised for a single ultra-wealthy tycoon . Digital images show how the interior is as luxurious as an expensive hotel room despite space constraints . The jumbo jet contains a master bedroom, 'aeroloft' with added sleeping space, and a large dining room . It is also kitted out for business with a conference room and office so the owner is never out of touch with work .

A New Zealand couple needed a home upon returning home after living in the UK, so they built one on the back of an old flatbed truck. Hannah and Alex purchased a 1986 Hino flatbed and undertook their year and a half labor of love. The result was a solar-powered two-bedroom, wood and steel home that now allows them to live almost self-sufficiently in Nelson, New Zealand. How a truck becomes a home: A New Zealand couple built this country home on the bed of a flatbed truck . Making do: Alex (left) and Hannah (right) wanted a home that was cozy and all their own, but couldn't afford to buy a full-sized lot . 'We came back to New Zealand from the UK in 2009,' Alex told Smoking Tire. 'We knew we couldn't afford to buy property at that point. We didn't have money.' So, the couple started building. After a year and a half of taking the project one step at a time, the project took shape. Though, to hear Hannah tell it, they just slapped up the place in a weekend. '[We] welded a frame, put the wood on and built this house,' the modest Kiwi told Smoking Tire's Matt Farah. Once they finished, the couple drove their truck home out to a lot they'd purchased in Nelson, New Zealand. Now the couple and their cat live surrounded by nature: aromatic cypress wood inside the home and majestic trees and a babbling brook outside their door. Ingenuity: The couple started with a steel frame and slowly, project by project, built a home in about a year and a half . Gorgeous: Hannah and Alex now have a gorgeous, wood-lined home in a lot surrounded by trees and a babbling brook . Details: The couple has a wood-fired stove to keep out the cold, stained glass windows and other creature comforts . They're nearly self-sufficient, too. The home is powered mostly by solar panels. Alex said their first power bill was just $25. The stove and hot water are gas-powered and water comes from a nearby spring. 'I didn't want to live inside a plastic box,' Alex said. 'Not because I'm a hippie but because it feels nicer and is just a nicer place to be.' All told, the project cost Hannah and Alex about $25,000. And the couple even plans to build another one like one day. 'It's really, really nice,' Hannah said. 'We love it.' Two bedrooms: The home has a bedroom for the couple as well as a loft that doubles as a spare room where the cat sleeps . Green: Water comes from a nearby spring and most of the electricity comes from solar panels .

Hannah and Alex needed a place to live after they moved back to New Zealand from the UK in 2009 . So, they purchased a 1986 Hino flatbed truck and started building a home on the back of it over the course of about a year and a half . They then purchased a secluded piece of property and drove their nearly self-sufficient $25,000 home there .

Gareth Bale has been urged to ignore a return to the Premier League and persevere at Real Madrid by former Wales manager Mark Hughes. The world's most expensive player has endured a difficult second season at the Bernabeu. Despite starring in both the 2014 Copa del Rey and Champions League finals, the 25-year-old has become a figure of frustration for fans this term. The Welshman has been linked with English clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea but Hughes, who regrets only spending a single season in Spain, believes Bale should stay with Los Blancos. Gareth Bale has come under fire from fans in his second season at Real Madrid . The Welshman missed the Champions League quarter-final return against Atletico after picking up an injury . Bale, who won the Champions League in his first season, has been urged to stay at Real by Mark Hughes . 'He's done everything right up to this point and having a huge impact over there but if he can, stay as long as you can,' Hughes told the BBC. The Stoke manager played with former England striker Gary Lineker under Terry Venables for one season at Barcelona in 1988. Hughes struggled at the Nou Camp before being loaned to Bayern Munich, although that has not prevented him from advising his countryman to stay. Javier Hernandez celebrates after scoring a late winner to send Real into the Champions League semi-finals . 'It's such an opportunity,' he said. 'From my own personal experience I made the mistake of thinking 'I'll just go for a couple of years and I'll be back home and continue my career' which is totally the wrong approach. 'When you get the opportunity to go to a club such as Barcelona or Real Madrid you've got to go with the intention that you're going to try and stay there for as long as you can until they actually kick you out of the door. Hughes believes that Bale has the advantage of having a good family support unit with him in Spain . 'I went there when I was 23 but I was a young 23. I wasn't married and I'd only just met my wife-to-be a couple of months before. 'It was difficult - I was out there on my own at times. 'If you have a good support network, which by all accounts Gareth has over there, I'd say stay as long as you can because you'll look back and think what a great experience that was.

Gareth Bale has endured a difficult second season at Real Madrid . Former Tottenham winger has been linked with a return to the Premier League with Manchester United and Chelsea . Stoke manager Mark Hughes has urged Wales star to stay at the Bernabeu . READ: Bale desperate to stay and win over Real Madrid support . READ: Bale leads Football League Team of the Decade .

Atlanta (CNN)A fake name on a Facebook post can still get you in real trouble, especially when you're threatening to shoot every white cop you see. Ebony Dickens of East Point, Georgia, posted her Facebook rant under the name Tiffany Milan, police said. "All Black ppl should rise up and shoot at every white cop in the nation starting NOW," said the post made on Monday. "I condone black on white killings. Hell they condone crimes against us." The post was removed a day later, just before Dickens was arrested, CNN affiliate WSB reported. "I thought about shooting every white cop I see in the head until I'm either caught by the police or killed by them. Ha!!!! I think I can pull it off. Might kill at least 15 tomorrow, I'm plotting now." Needless to say, it got law enforcement's attention. Not only the East Point police, but Atlanta police -- whose homeland security unit "worked diligently ... to identify the true identity of the poster and her whereabouts," said Atlanta police spokeswoman Elizabeth Espy -- as well as the FBI and federal Homeland Security Department. "That's 15 people that she's talking about killing within a day or so, so whether she is serious or not that's something that we have to take seriously," East Point police Lt. Cliff Chandler told WSB. Police in East Point -- a city of about 34,000 people just south of Atlanta -- said in a statement that, in addition to detailing how many police might die and threatening white officers specifically, the posts "indicated that the acts were being plotted and were in motion." After connecting Dickens to the Facebook post, authorities obtained a search warrant for her residence. They took her into custody while executing that warrant. "A firearm along with three computers was located during the search," East Point police said. Dickens, 33, appeared in court Wednesday on a charge of disseminating information related to terrorist acts. A judge set a $10,000 bond for her and banned her from social media. She was then transferred to Fulton County Jail, where she remained until bonding out at 6:19 a.m. Thursday, according to county sheriff's office spokeswoman Tracy Flanagan.

Sheriff's spokeswoman: Ebony Dickens is out of jail after posting $10,000 bond . Police: Authorities found a firearm, three computers in her East Point residence . Dickens is accused of posting her Facebook rant under the name Tiffany Milan .

He's a Chelsea legend after 13 trophy-laden years at the club and it seems that Frank Lampard can't keep away from that part of west London. The 36-year-old was pictured walking down the English capital's iconic King's Road, enjoying himself with fiancee Christine Bleakley on Thursday. The couple were all smiles as Lampard enjoyed a day off from training with current club Manchester City ahead of their weekend Premier League clash at home to West Ham United. Frank Lampard made a return to Chelsea as he walked down King's Road with fiancee Christine Bleakley . To date, the midfielder has made 32 appearances for City in all competitions on loan this season from MLS outfit New York City - scoring seven goals. Lampard will be joining his parent club in July, as New York currently continue play their debut season in the MLS without their marquee signing. And looking ahead to Lampard's arrival in America, former Everton and Manchester City midfielder Adrian Heath believes Lampard and LA Galaxy-bound Steven Gerrard are in for a few culture shocks when they move stateside. 'They will have to get used to the travel for an away game. Six hour flights leaving on Thursday and not arriving back until Sunday night. The time difference, sleep patterns,' he told Sportsmail. The 36-year-old (left) has scored seven goals in 32 appearances for Manchester City on loan this season . Lampard will join up with parent club New York City in July after signing a two-year deal with the MLS side . Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will join LA Galaxy in the summer after spending 17 seasons at the club . 'I think they'll be impressed with the athleticism in the league. Six years ago coming here in your mid thirties you could get away with coasting but those days are gone. Frank will be fine and so will Steven because they've got great football brains.' And Heath, who is now manager of fellow new MLS team Orlando City, believes they will find a much more level playing field. 'The great thing about the MLS is because of the salary cap there is parity and you don't know who is going to win the league,' he added. 'The Premier League is exciting in many ways but you know only three or four teams can win it.' Orlando City boss Adrian Heath believes Lampard and Gerrard are set for culture shocks when they move .

Manchester City entertain West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday . Frank Lampard took part in City training on Wednesday ahead of encounter . Lampard has scored seven goals in 32 appearances for City this season .

(CNN)The "Star Wars" universe keeps on expanding. Details of the plot for 2016's "Star Wars: Rogue One" were revealed during a panel at Star Wars Celebration fan festival Sunday in Anaheim, California. Director Gareth Edwards ("Godzilla") showed an early teaser for the movie and revealed plot details for the "Star Wars" anthology film (the term Disney prefers instead of "spinoff"), starring Felicity Jones. The movie will take place in between "Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" and "Episode IV: A New Hope" (known to many as the first "Star Wars" movie from 1977). A group of rebels go on a rogue mission to steal plans for the Death Star. Jones will play a rebel soldier. The movie won't begin shooting until this summer so the footage shown in the teaser -- including a glimpse of the Death Star -- won't necessarily appear in the finished product. Edwards told the crowd that Jones is a "Star Wars" fan and dropped everything to take on the lead role. Producer Kathleen Kennedy said "Rogue One" was one of the first pitches she received after becoming president of Lucasfilm in 2012, and she could not turn it down. It was one of the final events at Celebration, where fans gather to talk about "Star Wars," dress in costumes, look for rare "Star Wars" merchandise and learn about future projects for the franchise. The convention kicked off with the well-received trailer for this year's "The Force Awakens." Costumes and props from that movie also were on display. Anything bearing the movie logo was a hot item for collectors. Tens of thousands are expected to have attended the event when all is said and done. "Rogue One" is scheduled to hit theaters December 16, 2016.

The plot focuses on a rogue mission to steal plans for Death Star . Felicity Jones will star as a rebel soldier .

Newcastle United have upset supporters after dumping pictures of Sir Bobby Robson’s title-chasing team in a skip outside St James’ Park. Framed squad photographs of Sir Bobby alongside the likes of Alan Shearer, Gary Speed, Nobby Solano and Shay Given have been found discarded alongside grass cuttings, cardboard boxes and bin bags. The pictures were removed from corporate boxes inside the stadium and have been replaced by more recent images. Framed photographs of Sir Bobby Robson's title-chasing side were found thrown in a skip outside the stadium . The skip was situated outside St James' Park where fans were able to spot the disgraceful move by the club . Steve Wraith, of NUFC Fans United, told the Chronicle: ‘They could have auctioned them for charity, but just to put these things in the bin is awful. Now fans are talking about going and helping themselves. ‘They are pictures of club legends. I don’t think the club want people to be reminded of a time when they were doing well because they are doing so badly at the moment.’ Robson’s team finished fourth in 2002 and qualified for the Champions League, where they memorably made it to the second group phase after a last-gasp victory in Feyenoord. Alan Shearer, Gary Speed and Nolberto Solano are some of the legends who are included in the photos . Sir Bobby, who passed away in 2009, is still fondly remembered and has a statue outside of the stadium . In 2003 they topped the table for a period before finishing third, a return which has not been bettered in the years since. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the club said the images were ‘old and not being used anymore’. But the ‘AshleyOut.com’ group, who are behind Sunday’s planned boycott of Newcastle’s home match with Spurs, tweeted: ‘Our proud history in the skip outside SJP along with ambition and hope’. Newcastle fan David Crosier tweeted: 'As a metaphor for the club this could not be more apt. Classless. There is nothing left to support at NUFC under this regime'. Former club captain Shearer (left) flourished under Sir Bobby and was instrumental in qualifying for Europe . Gary Speed (right), who died in 2011, was another player who loved playing for his former manager . Nolberto Solano (right) was a key figure in Newcastle's title challenge and is also seen as a club legend . Newcastle, who lost to Liverpool on Monday, have never been the same since Sir Bobby left the club . John Carver worked under Robson during his time in charge and should no doubt be upset by this move .

Newcastle fans angered after club dump pictures of Sir Bobby Robson . Sir Bobby's side finished fourth and qualified for the Champions League back in 2001-2002 in what was one of their most successful seasons . Supporters are upset over a lack of respect to their former manager . Alan Shearer, Nolberto Solano and Gary Speed are included in the photos . CLICK HERE for all the latest Newcastle United news .

Derby County season ticket holders from the 2010-11 campaign might struggle to believe it but Alberto Bueno prepares to face his former club Real Madrid on Wednesday as the highest-scoring Spanish-national in La Liga with a big money move to Porto waiting for him at the end of the season. Bueno played for Derby on loan five years ago, but with just five goals in 29 games he looked anything like Champions League material. After returning to Valladolid he moved to Rayo Vallecano and at the club with one of the lowest budgets in Spanish football he has had the season of his life. Now Champions League quarter-finalists Porto, coached by Spaniard Julen Lopetegui, are ready to poach him. Alberto Bueno (left) in action for Derby against Norwich during his unsuccessful spell with the club . Bueno celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Real Union in November 2008 . Bueno has scored 17 goals for Rayo Vallecano this season and could soon move to Porto . AGE: 27 . CLUBS (League record only) Real Madrid (2006-09): 97 apps, 22 goals . Real Madrid (2008-09): 3 apps, 0 goals . Valladolid (2009-13): 85 apps, 13 goals . Derby (loan, 2010-11): 29 apps, 5 goals . Rayo Vallecano (2013-) 65 apps, 26 goals . Seventeen of the 35 goals that Rayo have scored this season have come from Bueno. He hit four in one game earlier this year against Levante and will be gunning for his old club on Wednesday night. Bueno came through at Real Madrid in the 2006-07 season when then manager Fabio Capello fast-tracked him from the C-team to train with David Beckham, Luis Figo and Raul. He eventually made his full debut in both La Liga and the Champions League two seasons later but like so many strikers from Real Madrid’s youth system before him he was going to have to leave to really launch his career. Following in the footsteps of Alvaro Negredo and Roberto Soldado he left the club in 2009 signing for Valladolid from where he spent a season at Derby before ending up back in Spain. Negredo and Soldado both made it into the Spain squad after they succeeded away from Madrid and national team boss Vicente Del Bosque will be watching on Wednesday when Bueno goes up against Sergio Ramos as Rayo Vallecano look to take the scalp of Real Madrid in their rickety atmosphere-charged three-sided Vallecas stadium.

Alberto Bueno ha scored 17 goals for Rayo Vallecano this season . Striker will lead the line on Wednesday for Rayo against Real Madrid . Bueno has been linked with a move to Porto at the end of the season .

A mother who made the heartbreaking decision to give birth to her sick baby at just 20 weeks had her wedding dress redesigned so her tiny daughter could be buried in it. Jaye Cox and her husband, Matthew, decided to deliver their daughter Annabelle prematurely on May 5 last year after scans showed she had developed a serious form of Spina Bifida. Annabelle was born weighing just 290 grams at Canberra Hospital and her distraught parents were able to cradle her in the short five minutes she survived. Jaye and Matthew Cox delivered their daughter Annabelle at just 20 weeks in Canberra Hospital after scans showed she had developed a serious form of Spina Bifida . 'We were planning a life for her and you think you're going to see her laugh, walk, talk, go to school, get married,' Ms Cox told Daily Mail Australia. 'But we were faced with this decision - do we let her go and free her of the suffering, or do we go ahead and bring her into the world and watch her suffer. 'My husband and I had to make the decision to let her be at peace.' Immediately after they made the decision, Annabelle's parents contacted Angel Gowns - a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to turning donated wedding gowns into outfits for babies who die too soon. 'I wanted something beautiful and meaningful to bury Annabelle in. She'll never get to wear a wedding dress... so this is as close as she will get to that,' Ms Cox said. 'We were able to send her to heaven in something beautiful.' After they made the decision to give birth prematurely, the Cox's contacted Angel Gowns to help the couple create a dress from Jaye's wedding gown to bury Annabelle in . Annabelle was born weighing just 290 grams at Canberra Hospital and her parents and siblings, Charlotte and Sophie, were able to cradle her in the short five minutes she survived . Angel Gowns delivered Annabelle's dress on the day she was born and Ms Cox dressed her so the family could spend time her. 'She was born with a very faint heartbeat. My husband delivered her and she wrapped her finger around his - for him it was really special,' Ms Cox said. 'They put her on my chest and she was alive for about five minutes. She never took a breath because her lungs were to undeveloped. 'My husband and I stayed the night and sat there holding her for most of the night. She looked beautiful in her gown, it was very emotional.' Angel Gowns came and picked up Ms Cox's wedding dress and returned the redesigned version for Annabelle on the day she was going to be born . Angel Gowns is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to turning donated wedding gowns into outfits for babies who pass away too soon . The family, including her two older sisters Charlotte and Sophie, were able to take photos with Annabelle in her gown before the funeral. Angel Gowns created a replica dress for the family to have in their house and Ms Cox says she looks at it every day to remember her daughter. 'This would never have happened if it wasn't for Fiona Kirk and her team at Angel Gowns. Just to know we could bury her in something so meaningful... we are so grateful.' Angel Gowns currently donates outfits to more than 80 hospitals and funeral homes across Australia. They also deal directly with families like the Cox's, as well as a number of different children charities. To donate your wedding dress or volunteer with Angel Gowns, visit www.angelgownprogram.com.au. Angel Gowns delivered Annabelle's dress on the day she was born and Ms Cox dressed her so the family could spend time her before she was buried . Angel Gowns created a replica dress for the family to have in their house and Ms Cox says she looks at it every day to remember her daughter .

Annabelle Cox was born at just 20 weeks in Canberra on May 5 last year . Parents Jaye and Matthew made decision to give birth prematurely after scans showed she had developed serious form of Spina Bifida . They contacted Angel Gowns after making heartbreaking decision so Jaye's wedding dress could be redesigned . Charity turns donated wedding dresses into outfits for babies . Annabelle was born weighing just 290 grams and survived for five minutes .

Manchester City are planning to table a mega-bid for Raheem Sterling on the day the transfer window reopens. The reigning Barclays Premier League champions have made the Liverpool forward a primary target this summer as they look to increase their homegrown quota. And the club plan to make a major statement by making a formal offer for the forward at the earliest possible opportunity this summer. Man City are planning a mega-bid to sign Liverpool star Raheem Sterling when the transfer window reopens . Sterling, pictured against Newcastle on Monday night, is a primary target for Manchester City this summer . The transfer window officially opens on July 1, but deals can be discussed between clubs prior to that date. City believe they are leading the race to land Sterling this summer and are confident they can complete what would be one of the biggest transfers this summer. Liverpool value Sterling at around £50million, a fee that City can certain afford. But City will have to be cute in their attempts to land Sterling given the threat of Financial Fair Play sanctions. They may look to use other players as bait, but Liverpool are likely to demand a straight cash fee. The Liverpool  forward has been pictured smoking a shisha pipe with team-mate Jordon Ibe earlier this season .

Manchester City have made Liverpool's Raheem Sterling a primary target . Liverpool value Sterling at £50million - a fee Man City can afford . The Reds are likely to demand a cash fee for the England international .

Daniel Sturridge is well-known for showing off his dance moves, but the striker's shapes were no match for a young Liverpool fan. The Reds frontman was challenged to a dance-off by Kop Kids presenter Paisley back in February and duly obliged only to be left red-faced by the talented youngster. Before the pair showed each other their moves, Paisley sat down with the former Chelsea man to ask him how important dancing and music is in his lift. Daniel Sturridge poses with Kop Kids presenter Paisley ahead of their dance-off in February . The pair shake hands before sitting down for a quick interview before showing off their moves . 'Dancing is more from my childhood,' said Sturridge. 'I always used to dance. Where I grew up was a Caribbean area, so dancing was a huge part of my upbringing and music was exactly the same. 'I listen to music before every game but it's the dependent on the mood I'm in and what kind of vibe i want to get into. The 25-year-old then revealed that he wasn't a fan of pop group One Direction despite posting a picture of himself with band member Louis Tomlinson in March. He added: 'I'm not a 1D kind of guy. I'm not a fan of them, I'm a fan of their story. It shows anything in life is possible.' The Liverpool frontman throws some shapes after being challenged by the young Liverpool fans . The 25-year-old tried his best but looked slightly less confident away from the Anfield pitch . The former Chelsea striker hinted that this move called 'feed the ducks' could be his next celebration . Renowned for being one of the world's best young hip-hop dancers, Paisley wasted no time in showing off her trademark moves while Sturridge attempted a few of his own including his signature goal celebration moves. Despite failing to get the better of Paisley, Sturridge did hint that his next goal celebration would be a new move called 'Feed the Ducks'. He joked: 'This is my next thing. You're going to see this. It's called feed the ducks.' Kop Kids presenter and renowned hip-hop dance Paisley shows Sturridge how it's done . Sturridge looks concerned as he realises his moves don't quite match up to Paisley's . Sturridge has played only twice since suffering a hip injury against Manchester United on March 22 .

Daniel Sturridge has dance-off with Kop Kids presenter Paisley . Liverpool striker shows off new dance move called 'Feed the Ducks' 25-year-old reveals his passion for music and dancing . READ: Sturridge fitness our main concern says Liverpool boss Rodgers . READ: Sturridge heads back to the US to see specialist .

Harper Lee was not manipulated into publishing her sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird, and is not an elder abuse victim, according to an official probe. State authorities were suspicious that the 88-year-old author, who is reportedly deaf and blind, was somehow pushed into publishing the forthcoming Go Set a Watchman, and launched two investigations into the circumstances surrounding the launch. Many feared outside influences were at play as Lee, who lives in an nursing home in Monroeville, Alabama, had said for decades she wanted To Kill a Mockingbird to be her only published novel. Scroll down for video . Of sound mind: Investigators concluded that Harper Lee, pictured above in 2009, is in a fit state to make decisions about the future of the forthcoming novel Go Set a Watchman . Officials at the state's Department of Human Resources confirmed Monday that their investigation had been completely closed. Earlier Alabama's Securities Commission had sent an investigator to speak with her, and said that she answered their questions well enough to convince them she made her own decision, and knew what was happening with her book. The DHR investigation remained open for a time, but spokesman Barry Spear has confirmed that they are now also satisfied that nothing is amiss. Earlier suspicions had in part been fired by the fact that Lee's attorneys had announced the release, due in July, and that publishing house HarperCollins had not had any direct contact with her. Elderly: Lee lives in this nursing home in Monroeville, Alabama, and has reportedly been deaf and blind since 2007 . Bobby Segall, a lawyer representing Lee's attorney Tonja Carter, confirmed Monday that they received a letter saying that DHR was closing the investigation with no findings. HarperCollins has announced a July 14 release date for Go Set a Watchman, and will print an initial run of 2million copies. The book is high on Amazon's best-seller list despite some concerns about the novel, which Lee wrote before To Kill A Mockingbird. Lee had long expressed that she's happy to have 1960's Mockingbird' - which won a Pulitzer, was adapted into a movie and sold more than 40 million copies worldwide - as her only published book. Go Set a Watchman, a 304-page novel, is a sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird, although Lee actually wrote it in the mid-1950s, before Mockingbird. Old and new: Go Set a Watchman is a sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird - though Lee actually wrote it before the best-selling novel which secured her reputation . The new novel will feature Scout, Mockigbird's protagonist, as an adult woman returning to Maycomb, Alabama from New York City 20 years after the events of To Kill a Mockingbird. Lee thought she had lost the novel's manuscript - but her attorney Tonja Carter found it recently. A statement from Lee, released by HarperCollins, said: 'In the mid-1950s, I completed a novel called Go Set a Watchman. 'It features the character known as Scout as an adult woman, and I thought it a pretty decent effort. My editor, who was taken by the flashbacks to Scout's childhood, persuaded me to write a novel (what became 'To Kill a Mockingbird') from the point of view of the young Scout. 'I was a first-time writer, so I did as I was told. I hadn't realized it (the original book) had survived, so was surprised and delighted when my dear friend and lawyer Tonja Carter discovered it. Not happy to see him: Reporter Connor Sheets received this blunt, handwritten 'Go away!' from Harper Lee when he asked her repeatedly for an interview . 'After much thought and hesitation, I shared it with a handful of people I trust and was pleased to hear that they considered it worthy of publication. I am humbled and amazed that this will now be published after all these years.' According to publisher Harper, Carter came upon the manuscript at a 'secure location where it had been affixed to an original typescript of To Kill a Mockingbird.' Lee has refused to comment further on the novel, helping fire suspicions about her mental state. One Alabamian reporter who tried for two weeks to secure an interview was eventually rewarded with a hand-written note. It read: 'Go away! Harper Lee.'

Famed author's second novel, Go Set a Watchman, is due out on July 14 . Authorities feared Lee had been pushed into releasing the long-lost sequel . She previously said she wanted Mockingbird to be her only published work . State investigators went to Monroeville, Alabama, to speak with her . Said they found nothing amiss and have closed their investigation .

When something goes bump in the night, the last thing you expect is for grandad's old cane to be responsible. But that's the kind of thing the unfortunate owners of some of the world's most haunted pieces of furniture have had to deal with. From the Indiana 'ghost cane' to the 'chair of death', these regular household fixtures are sure to give you the creeps. Scroll down for video . This haunted mirror (left) is said to contain the trapped souls of the wife and children of a Louisiana slave master while Bruno Amadio’s portrait of a weeping child (right) was thought to have been cursed . Four people reportedly died shortly after sitting in this 200-year old 'chair of death' now in Philadelphia . This 'conjure chest' is said to have caused the death of 17 people close to a slave master who murdered a slave, causing her fellow slaves to have a conjurer curse it . During the middle of the 19th Century in South Carolina, Jacob Cooley murdered a slave named Hosea for building a chest which did not meet his standards. Hosea’s fellow slaves took revenge, asking a conjurer to curse the chest – leading to the death of 17 people close to Cooley, including his first-born son. The curse was later lifted by a ‘conjure woman’, and the chest now resides in the Kentucky History Museum. When Mary Anderson’s grandson saw the ghost of his grandfather in the family home in Indiana, she decided to ease the boy’s fears by selling the cane he had owned. The winning bidder was asked to write a letter to the youngster letting him know that the cane was doing ok – and the $65,000 walking stick is now housed in Antigua’s Golden Palace Casino. Bruno Amadio’s portrait of a weeping child hit the headlines in the 1980s when a Yorkshire firefighter claimed to have noticed the painting left unscathed at the scene of numerous house fires, leading to rumours that it was cursed. The case of the haunted bunk beds of Wisconsin became infamous in 1987 when Alan and Debby Tallman’s purchase from a local junk shop led to nine months of terror . Newspapers organised bonfire burnings of copies of the painting to rid the country of the curse. The case of the haunted bunk beds of Wisconsin became infamous in 1987, when Alan and Debby Tallman’s purchase from a local junk shop led to nine months of terror. Radios would switch stations unexpectedly, the children became ill and there were even sightings of a witch-like figure at night. The family reached out to a pastor and, for a while, the house settled down – until Christmas 1988, when Mr Tallman heard a voice beckoning him to the garage, where a blazing inferno appeared before vanishing instantly. Pennsylvania's 'chair of death' was the most famous of hundreds of priceless historical artefacts kept at Baelroy Mansion in Philadelphia. The 200-year old chair is believed to have belonged to Napoleon – but the ghost which haunts the piece of furniture takes the form of a young woman named Amelia, who appears in a blue haze. When Mary Anderson’s grandson saw the ghost of his grandfather in the family home in Indiana, she decided to ease the boy’s fears by selling the cane he had owned (pictured) The chair obtained its name after four people died shortly after sitting on it, and it is said that the same fate will befall anyone who dares to sit there. A grisly story is behind a haunted mirror kept in Louisiana. In 1817, a slave called Chloe was caught eavesdropping on a conversation and punished by having an ear cut off. Covering her wound with a green turban, Chloe sought to win back her master’s affection by poisoning his family before nursing them back to health - but got the dosages wrong, killing the wife and two children. Chloe confessed to fellow slaves who, fearing blame, killed her. Tradition dictated that when a family member died, all mirrors should be covered to allow the soul to pass over to the other side. But one mirror in the house on Myrtles Plantation in St Francisville was left uncovered and ever since visitors have reported seeing a dark-skinned ghost wearing a turban, while a mirror at the house - which is now a bed and breakfast - is said to contain the trapped souls of the wife and children. The research was complied by wooden-furniture-store.co.UK .

Portrait of a weeping child was spotted at scene of house fires in Yorkshire . Burnings of copies of painting were organised to rid Britain of its 'curse' Haunted bunk beds of Wisconsin terrorised a whole family in late 1980s . Four people said to have died after sitting on Philadelphia 'death chair'

Ralph Vaughan Williams's Lark Ascending is the nation's favourite piece of classic music . The Lark Ascending has been voted the nation's favourite piece of classical music. Ralph Vaughan Williams's work topped the Classic FM Hall of Fame after listeners cast more than 200,000 votes. It topped the poll last year as well and four years ago was named the nation's favourite Desert Island Discs tune. British composer Vaughan Williams was inspired by a poem of the same name by George Meredith. He completed the more familiar orchestral version in 1920. It found a wide audience last year when it was played as Hayley, played by Julie Hesmondhalgh, took a lethal cocktail to end her suffering on Coronation Street, following a battle with cancer. The top five was completed by Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, another Vaughan Williams work Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Elgar's Enigma Variations and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5. The full poll - 300 pieces of music in total - also includes 12 pieces of music used to soundtrack video games, with two of them making the top 20. Music from the Final Fantasy series, by Japanese composer Nobuo Uematsu, is at number nine while The Elder Scrolls, composed by Bafta award-winner Jeremy Soule, is at number 11. John Suchet, who presents a weekday show on the station, said: 'Twenty years after the very first Classic FM Hall of Fame countdown, I'm delighted that we've attracted so many votes for our chart. 'What I find truly exciting is the continued increase in a younger audience for classical music - I didn't expect to be thanking the video game industry for introducing the genre to a new generation of people, but it's wonderful.' Lark Ascending was played as Hayley Cropper (Julie Hesmondhalgh) took a lethal cocktail to end her suffering on Coronation Street last year . 1. Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending . 2. Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. 2 . 3. Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis . 4. Elgar - Enigma Variations . 5. Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 5 ('Emperor') 6. Allegri - Miserere . 7. Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 ('Choral') 8. Mozart - Clarinet Concerto . 9. Uematsu - Final Fantasy . 10. Beethoven - Symphony No.6 ('Pastoral') 11. Soule - The Elder Scrolls . 12. Holst - The Planets . 13. Kirkhope - Banjo Kazooie . 14. Elgar - Cello Concerto . 15. Bruch - Violin Concerto No. 1 . 16. Barber - Adagio for Strings . 17. Pachelbel - Canon . 18. Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture . 19. Jenkins - The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace . 20. Dvorak - Symphony No. 9 ('From the New World')

Topped poll after Classic FM listeners cast more than 200,000 votes . British composer inspired by a poem of same name by George Meredith . It found a wide audience last year when it was played as Hayley took a lethal cocktail to end her suffering on Coronation Street . Full poll also includes 12 pieces of music used to soundtrack video games .

Arizona officials who botched an investigation into the rape of a 13-year-old girl - allowing her rapist to continue to assault her for four years - have agreed to pay her $3.5 million. The payout by Maricopa County, which was revealed on Wednesday, comes after it emerged that Patrick Morrison continued to assault the mentally-disabled girl, his niece, and even got her pregnant when detectives failed to properly investigate the case. Her rape was among more than 400 sex-crime cases that were inadequately investigated or not looked into at all by Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office over a three-year period ending in 2007. Morrison, from Mesa, first raped his niece Sabrina Morrison in March 2007, and after she told a teacher the following day, authorities performed a rape kit on her. Payout: Sabrina Morrison, pictured left in an interview in 2012, will receive $3.5 million after sheriff's deputies failed to arrest her uncle, Patrick Morrison, right, after he raped her when she was 13 . Even though the kit showed traces of semen, the sheriff's deputies did not collect a blood sample from Patrick Morrison - as requested by the lab - and left him walking the streets. Sabrina's mother, Vikki Morrison, said her daughter was known to make up stories, so when sheriff's deputies told her the rape kit had shown no evidence of a rape, she believed them. 'I was told straight to my face there was no evidence of any trauma or any sexual assault, so we thought she was lying the whole time,' she told CBS5AZ in a 2012 interview. It meant that for the next four years, Morrison continued to rape his niece and even got her pregnant in 2009. But because of physical complications, the baby was aborted. He threatened to kill her if she told anyone about the assaults, Sabrina said as she spoke out about the ordeal in 2012. Her family said she was acting out so badly, that she was sent to live in a group home. Finally, four years after the initial attack, the case was re-opened and deputies gathered the blood sample from Morrison. The following year, he was arrested. Victim: Sabrina, pictured as a child, told a teacher she had been raped when she was 13 but authorities falsely said there was no evidence of the attack. It meant her uncle continued to rape her for four years . Locked up: The case was re-opened in 2011 and Morrison, pictured in court, was sentenced to 24 years . He pleaded guilty to one count of child molestation and two counts of attempted child molestation and was sentenced to 24 years in prison. 'That slipped through the cracks, we did due diligence after the fact that we found out, and we acted on it,' Sheriff Joe Arpaio explained at a Wednesday press conference. But the family was outraged. 'How do you feel when you find out your daughter's been telling you the truth and you didn't know it the whole time?' Vikki Morrison asked in the CBS interview. Sabrina's family filed a lawsuit against the department. The lawsuit alleged that the subsequent attacks on the girl could have been avoided if Arpaio's office arrested the suspect after he first abused her in March 2007. 'An eighth-grader could have solved this case,' attorney Charles Surrano said. 'They sat on the evidence, closed the case and never obtained the sample necessary to have the DNA testing done.' The decision to resolve the lawsuit marks the latest in a long string of legal settlements against Arpaio's office. Anger: Sabrina's mother, Vikki Morrison, said the sheriff's department had told her a rape kit showed there was no trace the teenager had been attacked, so she thought her daughter was lying . The county had previously paid more than $68 million in judgments, settlements and legal fees for the sheriff's office during Arpaio's 22-year tenure. Some settlements resolved lawsuits filed over the treatment of inmates in Arpaio's jails and the sheriff's failed corruption investigations of political foes. The settlement Wednesday applies only to Sabrina Morrison's lawsuit. It's unknown whether other victims in the botched investigations have filed similar lawsuits. The sheriff reflected on the legacy of the botched investigations at a Wednesday news conference, which was called to discuss a recent jail beating. 'We're talking about old history, but sometimes you learn from old history,' Arpaio said of the bungled cases. 'You try to do everything you can to hope that it never happens again.' He said he hopes the settlement money will go toward helping the victim and characterized the case's resolution as a good business decision, considering the girl's family had sought $30 million. Hot water: Her rape was among more than 400 sex-crime cases that were inadequately investigated or not looked into at all by the office of Sheriff Joe Arpaio (pictured) over a three-year period ending in 2007 . The sheriff apologized in December 2011 for the bungled cases, and his office has since said it has moved to clear up the investigation and taken steps to prevent the problem from happening again. An internal review attributed the failures to understaffing and mismanagement. A former supervisor says her investigators were pulled away from time to time to help with training efforts and Arpaio's immigrant-smuggling squad. But Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo said the sheriff failed to apologize to Sabrina Morrison as the settlement was reached, Fox10 reported. 'It's unconscionable that a mentally challenged girl be raped for four years… and law enforcement failed to act,' he said. The sheriff rejected the claim. '[Gallardo has] always been blasting me for the last five years, you don't think he'll say "thank you Sheriff for rescuing all the animals," or "Sheriff we feel sorry for your detectives",' said Arpaio.

Patrick Morrison first raped his mentally-disabled niece Sabrina Morrison in 2007 and after she told a teacher, a rape kit was carried out . Even though the lab found traces of semen, detectives with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office closed the case and did not arrest Morrison . He went on to rape his niece for four years and even got her pregnant, although she aborted the child . The case was re-opened in 2011 and he admitted to the attacks . It is just one of 400 sex-crime cases that were inadequately investigated by Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office over a three-year period .

Lord Janner sent a ‘thank you’ Christmas card to a detective after learning he would escape child sex abuse charges, it emerged yesterday . Lord Janner sent a ‘thank you’ Christmas card to a detective after learning he would escape child sex abuse charges, it emerged yesterday. The officer said he was appalled by the Labour peer’s note after his superiors forced him to drop his inquiries into Janner’s alleged sex abuse. The note thanked him for how he had dealt with the issue, and even invited him and his wife to dinner at Parliament. The revelation of Janner’s apparent attempt to influence the police came amid fresh concerns about the Establishment cover-up of the Labour grandee’s alleged paedophilia. Detectives have carried out four child sex inquiries into Janner since 1991, but attempts to bring him to justice were repeatedly blocked. Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders announced earlier this month that he should been have charged on each occasion. But she went on to rule that the 86-year-old peer should not face prosecution because of his dementia. The decision has caused outrage – with critics pointing out that he signed letters in the House of Lords as recently as this month, and had held numerous dinners and events in Parliament since being diagnosed in 2009. It has also been revealed that Mrs Saunders was a pupil at the same legal chambers as Janner – although she claims she never met him. The furore over her decision grew yesterday as it emerged that: . The policeman who led the original investigation into Janner in the early 1990s spoke yesterday of how he was ‘gutted’ after orders to drop the case came ‘from the very top’. Retired Detective Inspector Kelvyn Ashby, of Leicestershire Police, said his team uncovered evidence supporting allegations that the then-Leicester MP used his home and a hotel to abuse a teenage boy. He said he and fellow investigator Mick Creedon, now Chief Constable of Derbyshire Police, were prevented from arresting Janner. Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders ruled that the 86-year-old peer should not face prosecution because of his dementia . ‘Someone higher up told us that we couldn’t just arrest an MP and it went no further. We were told that by someone senior, who I can’t name, but the order had to have come from the very top. I’m sure my bosses’ hands were tied,’ he told The Mail on Sunday. ‘I was extremely frustrated. Janner should have been arrested. He was treated differently because he was an MP.’ Mr Ashby, 65, added: ‘The bit that really got me was that I later got a Christmas card in the post from Greville Janner. ‘The card was an official House of Commons Christmas card and was handwritten. Retired Detective Inspector Kelvyn Ashby, of Leicestershire Police, received a thank you note from Janner . ‘It said something like “I was very pleased with the way you treated me” and invited me and my wife for a dinner at the House of Commons. I couldn’t believe it. My wife was disgusted, as was I. Needless to say we never replied and never went.’ The decision not to charge Janner in 1991 was taken just weeks after Sir Allan Green quit as Director of Public Prosecutions when he was caught kerb crawling in King’s Cross in London. His deputy David Gandy took over temporarily until a full-time replacement was appointed the next year. But Mr Gandy, 83, yesterday said he could not remember seeing Janner’s case file. He told The Daily Mail: ‘I have no knowledge of it whatsoever. It may well be the decision was taken by someone else in the department or it could have been sent out for senior counsel to make a decision on. Whatever happened I simply don’t have any knowledge of it.’ Even Janner’s barrister, the late George Carman QC, who was instructed to defend him after the abuse allegations became public in 1991, was astonished that he escaped prosecution. His son Dominic Carman said: ‘My father was surprised that Janner was not charged. ‘He suspected there may have been some attempt to influence the decision by the DPP, although there was no proof.’ Investigative website Exaro said the four experts who examined the peer had not all agreed on the six key points about the nature and extent of his illness outlined in Mrs Saunders’s statement on why she was not going to charge him. Janner’s family have issued a statement insisting he is ‘entirely innocent of any wrongdoing’. Lawyers for Janner’s alleged victims could demand medical tests to check the extent of his dementia. Child abuse campaigners have questioned how the former Labour MP was able to sign a letter to the House of Lords on April 9, just a week before prosecutors said he would not face charges because of his deteriorating dementia. Now it has emerged that Janner could be examined by experts as part of compensation claims brought by his alleged victims. Richard Scorer, of law firm Slater and Gordon, told the Observer: ‘I have certainly dealt with civil claims before where the alleged abuser has claimed to have dementia, and we have been able to have them medically examined in relation to that.’

Janner sent the card to detective after learning he would not be charged . Christmas card even invited retired Kelvyn Ashby to dinner at Parliament . Former policeman said he was appalled by the Labour peer's note . Officer says superiors forced him to drop inquiries into alleged sex abuse . Four medical experts who examined the peer did not all agree on the nature and extent of his dementia, as outlined by Mrs Saunders; . Janner’s own barrister was surprised he escaped charges in 1991, and suspected attempts to influence the prosecutors’ decision; . The Director of Public Prosecutions in charge at the time said he could not even remember seeing the politician’s file.

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

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

An alcohol-fuelled 14-year-old boy killed a father-of-two in an unprovoked street attack after wishing him 'Happy New Year'. Kyle Major, from Blackpool, Lancashire, followed his victim - who had just asked his group of friends for directions - and felled him from behind with a punch to the back of the head. Paul Walker, 52, was thought to be unconscious before his chin hit the ground and died shortly afterwards in hospital. Kyle Major, 14, punched father-of-two Paul Walker (right) in the back of the head after wishing him a happy New Year. The court heard the boy had been 'allowed to run wild' The court heard how he had been found face down in a pool of blood by a passerby in the early hours of New Year’s Day this year, and that his hands were still in his pockets when paramedics arrived. Sentenced at Preston Crown Court today, Major, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter at an earlier hearing, was ordered to be detained for three years. The Recorder of Preston, Judge Anthony Russell QC, lifted reporting restrictions on naming the juvenile following an application that the public interest in identifying him outweighed the child’s welfare. Teenager Kyle Major cowardly killed father of two Paul Walker in the early hours of New Year's Day . Major followed his victim who had just asked his group of friends for directions and felled him from behind with a single punch to the back of the head. The court heard that Mr Walker, described by his family as 'a lovely man with a big heart', had lost his way in the resort after leaving his sister’s New Year’s Eve party 'in good spirits'. He came across a group of youths in the street in Sutton Place who told him where he was, including Major who was heard to wish him 'Happy New Year'. Moments later the defendant and a male friend followed Mr Walker. Major ran off after felling Mr Walker and later texted another friend: 'I’m scared. Don’t want to go to jail. Two/four years. Don’t say anything.' He initially denied any involvement in the attack when arrested. Mr Walker was described by his family in the court room as a 'lovely man with a big heart' The court heard that Major, of Devonshire Road, had consumed six bottles of Budweiser lager and a quarter of a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey on the night. He regularly drank to excess and was also an habitual user of cannabis. The teenager already had seven previous convictions for non-violent offences such as burglary and theft. Major consumed six bottles of Budweiser lager and a quarter of a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey on the night . Major regularly drank to excess, smoked cannabis, was in foster care and had seven previous convictions . He had been under the supervision of a youth offending team since December 2013 following various court orders but his response was said to have been “poor” and he was described in reports as acting in 'a reckless and carefree manner' with no regard to the consequences to himself or others. Currently in foster care, Major’s parenting was said to be 'out-of-control'. Judge Russell said that Mr Walker had been 'vulnerable' and possibly unsteady on his feet. 'The blow was of significant force to knock a large man down. You had no thought for what you were doing at the time. 'You have a criminal record and you have shown until this matter came to light no inclination to mend your ways or respond positively. 'You were responsible for the loss of this decent man, a loss for which the family will never recover. Your upbringing has been unfortunate and you have been allowed to run wild.'

Kyle Major killed Paul Walker with a single punch to the back of his head . Teenager drunk six bottles of lager and a quarter of a bottle of whiskey . Regularly drank to excess and was also habitual cannabis user . He was under supervision of a youth offending team since December 2013 . The 52 year old father-of-two was unconscious before chin hit the ground .

No wonder James Freedman’s super-nimble hands are insured for a huge sum — for the fingers he uses to steal wallets are the tools of his trade. ‘You can pinch anything off anyone — apart from their shoes!’ he says. Now he’s exhibiting his ‘skills’ on stage in a one-man pickpocket show, called Man Of Steal, in which he even takes off someone’s tie without them realising. Scroll down for video . The watch: James Freedman removes Harry Mount's timepiece without him noticing in his pickpocketing lesson . For years he’s been giving pickpocket demonstrations to teach people how not to become victims of street crime. He has also advised the Metropolitan Police and taught the ‘art’ to actors — showing the boy who played the Artful Dodger in Roman Polanski’s film Oliver Twist how to pick a pocket or two. Freedman, 49, describes himself as ‘the only honest pickpocket you will ever meet’. So I ask him to show me how those crooks we all fear go about their surreptitious trade. First, he says, they ‘fan the mark’. The ‘mark’ is the victim. So ‘fanning’ is using your hand with the fingers spread out to feel for valuables, usually using the back of the hand. ‘It’s a light, fluttering motion and, if executed correctly, the victim isn’t aware of it,’ says Freedman. Next — and this is vitally important — distract your victim: pat them on the shoulder with one hand as you ask the time and use your other hand to lift their wallet. Or just look into their eyes, so their peripheral vision doesn’t see your hand darting into their pocket. The wallet: Harry is now without his cash and cred cards thanks to Freedman's nimble fingers . The phone: Daylight robbery and Mount doesn't even feel a thing . Or — a much more simple ruse — ‘accidentally’ bump into them. ‘A classic trick is to pretend you are helping them. For example, carry a sachet of mayonnaise or ketchup, put a pin in it and squirt it at someone from a distance. Go up to them and start cleaning up their jacket. While you’re doing it, pick their pocket.’ To describe his activities, Freedman uses old-fashioned pickpocket patter, much of which dates back to 18th-century thieves. ‘Poke’ is slang for a wallet. ‘Skinning the poke’ means stealing one, taking out the money and throwing away the empty wallet. The easiest target is one who has their wallet (or phone) in the most vulnerable place: the back trouser pocket. Freedman uses two fingers in a pincer-like movement to steal it. His favourite ploy is to strike as the victim walks away from him — because they are less likely to feel a hand in their pocket while they are moving. Shady business: Freedman shows how a folded newspaper can be used to steal a pair of sunglasses . Freedman shows how to remove a pair of expensive sunglasses hanging from a jacket breast pocket by flicking them out and catching them with a folded newspaper. When he does it to me, I don’t feel a thing. Crucially, he ensures he doesn’t ‘tip the bit’ — that is, draw attention to the pickpocketing action. He thought he’d tipped the bit when he stole the pen from my pocket and it made a clicking noise. Needless to say, I didn’t notice. Not surprisingly, the most difficult target is a watch. I challenge him to remove mine without me noticing. It is tightly held on my wrist with a leather strap. It isn’t just buckled, but it also goes through a tight retaining loop. Fixing my gaze, Freedman puts his hand lightly on top of my watch, unbuckles it and whisks it away. I don’t feel anything in the entire operation and don’t look down because our eyes are firmly locked. More oddly, I don’t notice the watch’s absence once removed. ‘People have a muscle memory,’ says Freedman. ‘They don’t notice if something’s gone, however heavy it is, whether it’s a handkerchief — or your notebook.’ With that, he hands me back my hefty notebook, which I thought had been securely tucked inside my breast pocket. Somehow, he’d removed it. For all his skill as a pickpocket, Freedman says he has never used it for anything other for entertainment. ‘I never steal.’ However, he admits one exception: he once saw a woman being pickpocketed outside Harrods, decided to pickpocket the pickpocket and gave the purse back to the victim. Proudly, Freedman says the smartly dressed thief — who realised too late what had happened — went up to him afterwards and said: ‘Nice work.’ Freedman first became interested in pickpocketing as a child when he was mugged. ‘They took my pocket money and beat me up,’ he says. Not long after, he saw a theatrical pickpocket on TV — and then saw his father being pickpocketed on a trip to Paris. He now uses his skills to expose quite how vulnerable we all are to the growing number of pickpockets on our streets. Apparently, Prague and Barcelona are the most dangerous places for pickpockets in Europe; London is listed tenth. As we walk down London’s Oxford Street, he points out some easy prey: a woman sitting on a bench with an open bag next to her and a man with an unzipped pocket, a phone clearly visible inside it. Daylight robbery: The pickpocket specialist offers Harry directions while slipping a hand inside his pocket . Distraction: As Harry looks into the distance, his mobile phone has been stolen and is about to disappear into Freedman's pocket . He can identify the model of a phone by the shape of the bulge in your pocket. ‘Samsung . . . iPhone . . . iPhone,’ he says as we pass people whose phones, inside their pockets, are invisible to me. Once, pickpockets concentrated on loose change and handkerchiefs, but now mobile phones account for half of pickpocketing crimes. Freedman says: ‘If I stopped everyone and told them how vulnerable they are, I’d never have any time left to do anything else.’ Mobile phones are the perfect item for pickpockets — ‘It’s called Apple or BlackBerry picking’ — but the information about the owner contained on the Sim card is more useful to the thief than the phone’s intrinsic value because it contains a wealth of personal information and possibly even bank details. These days, with clever software, criminals don’t even have to steal the phone. They can ‘skim’ it — place their own phone over it and copy all your data. Pickpockets carefully look for the moment you use your phone. They’ll watch to see which pocket you put it back in — and pounce. Ironically, a favourite spot is near signs that say: ‘Beware of Pickpockets.’ According to Freedman: ‘When we see such signs, we instinctively pat our pockets to check our valuables are OK. And the pickpocket is watching to see where the item is kept.’ After spending time with this cunning man, I can’t help keep patting my pockets obsessively as I walk along the street. I hope a real pickpocket — rather than a master showman — isn’t watching me. MAN Of Steal is at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London SE1 1RU, until April 27.

Harry met James Freedman, who has his own one-man pickpocket show . Performer advises police and teaches people how not to be victims of theft . In astonishing demonstration, he shows how quickly a thief can rob you .

Michael Vaughan has been heavily linked with the newly created role of Director of England cricket – and for captain Alastair Cook the move cannot come soon enough if it gets him out of the commentary box. Vaughan is currently in the West Indies working as part of the BBC's commentary team but has made no secret in his desire to replace Paul Downton in the top job in English cricket. But in his role as a commentator for Test Match Special the former England skipper put the ultimate curse on Cook by praising him moments before he lost his wicket in the second innings. Alastair Cook walks off after being dismissed by Jerome Taylor . Cook kicks out in frustration after being dismissed for 13 caught by Sulieman Benn . Michael Vaughan praised Cook in the commentary box moments before he was dismissed . Cook has struggled with the bat over the last year and lost the One Day captaincy at the end of last year. The England captain scored 11 in the first innings but was looking better in the seconding innings which lead Vaughan praise him in the commentary box. He said: 'I know it is early and I know they will say it is commentator's curse, but I am watching his (Cook's) movement. And the movement is so much better than last year. You watch his right foot, he goes back with his left foot now...' But before Vaughan could finish his sentence Cook was tempted to follow a Jerome Taylor delivery outside off stump and squirted a waist-high catch to gully for 13. Despite being the favourite for the director of cricket job, Vaughan is seeking more clarity over the role. Speaking earlier this week, he said: 'I think the role needs to be defined, what exactly it is and what the team require. I don't think anyone can say whether they are interested or not until then. 'All I've said is I'd like to know what that role is, as Andrew Strauss has said, and Alec Stewart. All of us would be ¬interested if the role was right. So it's just a case of waiting to see.' But despite an Ashes summer on the horizon, Vaughan added: 'I don't think the ECB have to panic. They have to take their time. 'We have a big summer coming up, but this is about the future of England cricket.'

Michael Vaughan said Alastair Cook's movement had improved since last year . Cook was caught for 13 moments after Vaughan's praise . Cook has struggled with the bat over the last year .

A Florida university is investigating the death of a student who drowned in Daytona Beach to determine whether or not hazing was involved. Bethune-Cookman University student Damian Parks, 22, was reported missing after going swimming with student s at 3am on Sunday and students who were with him said strong currents pulled Parks out to sea. His body was found Monday morning. Students who were with Parks, who were all part of a step team called Melodic Stepping Experience, which formed last year, said no hazing was involved. Bethune-Cookman University student Damian Parks, 22, drowned in Daytona Beach on Sunday after going for a swim with friends at 3am. He was pulled out to see by a strong current and his body was later found on Monday morning . But Bethune-Cookman University is investigating Parks death after university administration 'heard rumors' that hazing was involved. Parks and the men he was swimming with were part of a step team called Melodic Stepping Experience, which formed last year . A Bethune-Cookman spokeswoman Keisha Boyd said that the university administration had 'heard rumors' about hazing and that Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue is investigating the student's death, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal. Parks' mother, Carolyn Parks, said she didn't know why her son would decide to swim in the ocean. 'I don't know why it happened, why he would go into the water like this, because he is not a good swimmer,' she told WESH 2. 'And I had talked to him just before he came out here and he told me he was tired and was going to rest, not knowing he was going to come out here to the beach.' Damian Parks is the second son Carolyn Parks has had to mourn in recent months. Her 16-year-old son died in Miami six months ago. Parks was with four other men in about 5ft of water near Sun Splash Park when he lost grip of a friend's clothing and a the current pulled him out to sea, according to a U.S. Coast Guard report. Parks' friends said that there was 'no foul play at all' and that is was not hazing. They added that the group was 'having fun' and that Parks had not been drinking before the incident . Uamil Turner, who was at the beach, said 'it wasn't hazing', and he was unsure where the rumor came from. Marquise Nelson, who was also at the beach with Parks, said that there 'was no foul play at all'. 'Damian didn't do anything he didn't want to do, and everyone knew that,' Nelson told the News-Journal. 'Everyone was having fun.' Parks friends said that the student had not been drinking the night he drowned nor was he impaired in any way. Deputy Chief Ray Manchester of Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue said there's no sign of hazing in the incident and that the men had, however, been out bar-hopping before going for a swim. He added that he believed 'they may have been drinking' and that the ocean was rough when the men entered the water. Students and staff at Bethune-Cookman University mourned Parks' death during a prayer vigil held on Monday after the student's body was found . The university said that though the investigation is ongoing, it still wants to celebrate Parks' life and support his family 'in this most difficult time' The university is investigating into hazing, while Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue is assisting with toxicology and witness statements, Manchester said. Bethune-Cookman spokeswoman Boyd said that though the investigation was ongoing, the university is still celebrating Parks' life. 'Once any additional information is provided by the Beach Patrol, the University will issue another statement. While information regarding the events of April 20th are continuing to surface, we ask that the public join B-CU in supporting the Parks family in this most difficult time,' she said. The university held a prayer vigil on Monday, in which University President Edison Jackson planted a tree in Parks' memory. Students at the vigil said that Parks 'never stopped laughing' and was both talented and artistic. During Monday's vigil, University President Edison planted a tree in Parks' memory. More than 100 people appeared to have shown up for Monday's vigil .

Bethune-Cookman University student Damian Parks, 22, drowned on Sunday . He and four friends had gone swimming in Daytona Beach at 3am after bar-hopping, Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue said . Strong currents pulled Parks out to sea and his body was found on Monday . Friends who were with him said there 'was no foul play at all' and that Parks had not been drinking nor was he impaired in any way . The five students were part of a step team called Melodic Stepping Experience, which formed last year . Parks' mother Carolyn Parks, who lost another son, aged 16, six months ago, said that her son was not a good swimmer .

Victoria Beckham did it. So did Kim Kardashian. And now the Australian It crowd are following in their footsteps by taking their children along to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The offspring of some of Sydney's style set have been front and centre at the catwalk presentations of Ellery, Alice McCall and Maticevski - highly-coveted tickets that many fully grown adults failed to snag an invitation to. Scroll down for video . Front row kids! The Australian fashion crowd are following in the footsteps of the Beckhams and Kimye by bringing their children to Fashion Week . Trendsetters: David Beckham with daughter Harper during Victoria Beckham show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2014 . Style blogger Hass Murad and PR maven Roxy Jacenko were both pictured with their mini-me's this week at the Carriageworks venue in Sydney, while designer Camilla Freeman-Topper brought her daughter along to the Ten Pieces show at Bondi Icebergs on Thursday. Jacenko's daughter Pixie is already an Instagram star thanks to her mother's social media updates, with a staggering 105,000 followers. The flame-haired cutie was fawned over by the Australian fashion elite when she attended the opening event on Sunday night, watching a performance by the Australian ballet ahead of Kym Ellery's show. Front row fixture! Three-year-old Pixie Curtis was the youngest attendee at Toni Maticevski's Spring/Summer 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia show on Tuesday . Mini fashionista: Pixie and mum Sweaty Betty's Roxy Jacenko were dressed to the nines on the opening night . The three-year-old kept her fans up to date at both the Ellery Show and also the Toni Maticevski show. Asked whether her daughter actually enjoyed watching fashion over Peppa Pig, Jacenko insisted that she loved it. 'Pixie had a wonderful time watching the incredible work of all that worked on the shows and seeing the spectacle of it all,' Jacenko told Daily Mail Australia. 'It’s not often you get to see the Australian Ballet perform on a regular Sunday evening, let alone as a three-year-old! The mother of two, who is the Sweaty Betty founder and director, said the shows were a good opportunity for her daughter to get an insight into her mother's busy schedule. Selfie! No stranger to the fashion set, the pint-sized business lady was surely picking up some hints and tips for her own line that she runs with Roxy – Pixie's Bows . Twinning! While Pixie can't put a foot wrong, her mother found herself committing a fashion faux pas with Vogue's fashion director Christine Centenera . 'Reality is for me, having a a career in PR and Talent management the shows are part of normal day to day work,' Jacenko said. 'So having Pixie with me on two occasions was a nice way for her to see what I actually do on a day to day basis when I say I am off to work. 'If anything it’s all opportunity and if I can give either of my children opportunities to see and experience things well I am going to – that’s what life is about!' Pixie and her glamorous mother were not the only pair who took fashion week by storm. Blogger Hass Murad and his cousin Kass Chee at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia on Wednesday . Murad rocked up with his adorable six-year-old cousin Kass Chee to the venue in matching grey suits . Mini hipster! Kass Chee looked as if he was born to wear his ASOS suit with Vivienne Westwood shoes and Sunday Somewhere blue tinted shades . Sydney Men's Style blogger Hass Murad rocked up with his adorable cousin Kass Chee to the venue in matching grey suits. The six-year-old mini hipster looked as if he was born to wear his ASOS suit with Vivienne Westwood shoes and Sunday Somewhere blue tinted shades. Murad, who appeared at his first Australian fashion week this year, said he'd designed the matching outfits and had them tailor made ahead of the event. 'Kass definitely took fashion week by storm this year,' Murad told Daily Mail Australia. Mother-daughter day: Designer Camilla Freeman-Topper brought her daughter along to the Ten Pieces show at Icebergs in Bondi on Thursday . Mummy and me: Model manager Jaz Daly and daughter Willow rocked up to the Ellery show . Romeo Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Harper Beckham, David Beckham and Anna Wintour at the Autumn Winter 2015 in New York . 'He's been asking me what's on and when are the next shows - it's so exciting to see he's interested in fashion - it's great. 'I've been experimenting with kids fashion and this was a great opportunity to showcase him and for us to wear matching outfits. 'We'll be doing a winter fashion shoot together, which is coming up soon. It'll be at the Grounds of Alexandria - so he's very excited about that.' Kim Kardashian and Kanye West with their daughter North West attend the Alexander Wang Fashion Show . (L-R) Aimie Wang, Alia Wang, Kim Kardashian, North West, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Zoe Kravitz attend the Alexander Wang Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall on February 14 in New York City . While A-List celebrities are known to have triggered backlash in the past for taking their children to fashion shows, Murad said there's nothing wrong with taking youngsters to these events. 'I think it's totally fine to bring kids to these shows but it depends on the reasons behind it - some might want attention but I've taken mine to showcase what my kid has,' Murad added. Last September, Kardashian was a labelled a 'bad mother' after stepping out in matching sheer outfits with her one-year-old daughter North during Paris Fashion Week.

Harper Beckham and North West have both attended Fashion Week shows . Harper attends with father David and brothers to support Victoria's shows . North made headlines throwing tantrum while seated next to Anna Wintour . Roxy Jacenko's three-year-old daughter attended two MBFWA shows .

Freddie Roach insisted on Saturday that Floyd Mayweather does not deserve to be ranked alongside Manny Pacquiao as the leading fighters of their generation as the two boxers put the finishing touches to their preparations for the Fight of the Century in Las Vegas a week on Saturday. Roach, Pacquiao’s trainer, said he rated super-middleweight star Andre Ward and middleweight sensation Gennady Golovkin above Mayweather despite the American’s unbeaten record and his status as hot favourite for the May 2 showdown against Pacquiao. ‘Mayweather is undefeated so you have to give him a little credit for that,’ said Roach, ‘but he has picked and chosen his opponents and I don’t think he’s fought enough competition to be considered the best. You have to fight the best to be the best, I feel. He’s ducked a lot of guys. Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach says that Floyd Mayweather cannot be considered best ever . Roach says that Mayweather has picked and chosen his fights during his career . ‘Manny has had some devastating losses in his career but he is a realist. He understands that losing is part of the game and if you don’t think you are going to get knocked out in this sport, you have picked the wrong sport. I’d put Ward and Triple G above Mayweather right now. They are very talented guys and very polished boxers.’ Roach has been vocal in an otherwise low-key and surprisingly respectful build-up to the welterweight showdown next month and knows that his tactics have made the stakes even higher for him. But he is adamant Pacquiao will spring a surprise in the most eagerly awaited fight for years. ‘The fight will be won and lost on the ropes,’ said Roach. ‘If Mayweather goes to the ropes and tries to rest his legs, he will get beat. If he has good movement the entire night and his legs don’t give out on him, he’ll probably win. It’s about outscoring him. If he sits on the ropes, we can outscore him. If he stays in the middle of the ring and boxes all the time he could possibly outscore us.’ Roach claimed Pacquiao is in the best shape of his life, moving faster and punching harder than ever before. ‘He trains harder than any fighter I have ever had in my life,’ said Roach. ‘I have had 33 world champions and nobody can touch him for his work ethic. His attitude is good. ‘This fight can send out a message about what we need to do in boxing. When the best fights the best, do you see how big this is? Someone needs to wake up and put the best with the best all the time. Because when that happens, we have the best sport in the world. I don’t care who likes who, you can still negotiate business. Roach rates super middleweight Andre Ward higher than he does undefeated Mayweather . Roach, who has trained Pacquiao for 15 years, says the Filipino is in the best shape of his life . ‘It’s a better fight today than it was five years ago because they were both a lot faster and more mobile five years ago and it might have been more of a boxing match but now they’re a little bit older, it’s going to be a better fight. ‘I believe Manny can win this fight. I kind of have to win this fight. I’ve been talking a lot. It’s more important than anything to me. It’s more important to me than getting my girlfriend, Maya, back. It’s that big because, I mean, I really like this girl. ‘My mother told me, “You must like her; you put her Christmas tree up for her, you bought her a car and those earrings you bought her cost £14,000 each”. ‘After this fight maybe I’ll try to get her back.’

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight in Las Vegas on May 2 . Roach rates Andre Ward and Gennadiy Golovkin above Mayweather . Mayweather has not fought enough of the competition, says Roach . Roach says Pacquiao is in the best shape of his life ahead of fight .

A democratic congressman is at the head of a group of representatives trying to help undocumented immigrants avoid deportations with what they have called the Family Defender Toolkit. The informational pamphlet includes a bilingual card - that some are calling a 'get out of deportation free card' - that lists reasons a person should not be deported under expanded. Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez said that if a person is arrested of detained, he or she can 'explain that under the policy in place today, you should be released because you are not a priority for deportation'. Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez is at the head of several house representatives who are creating a 'Family Defender Toolkit' that they hope will help undocumented immigrants avoid deportations . The toolkit includes a wallet-sized card that Gutierrez says should be shown to immigration officers when an undocumented immigrant is in an emergency situation . The two-page booklet details President Barack Obama's expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) policies. Those policies, however, are currently on hold by a court order, according to FOX News Latino. Gutierrez said that though the policy is still on hold, he wanted those who might need the information to have it in advance. 'I created this toolkit for you to protect yourself from deportation,' Gutierrez said in an introduction video to the booklet. He continued: 'Even though you cannot apply yet for the expanded DACA and new DAPA you can still prepare.' The Representative added, however, that he hopes people 'never have to use this card' and that it should only be used when speaking to immigration officials, . The two-page booklet details President Barack Obama's expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) policies, which have been placed on hold by a court order . Critics of the pamphlet say that it encourages a false sense of security in immigrants who are in the country illegally and that it is 'flaunting the law' He said the card, which should be kept in a wallet, should not police officers in situations of minor infraction, according to CBS. Critics of the toolkit claim that the card is 'flaunting the law' and encourages a false sense of security for undocumented immigrants. 'Rep. Gutierrez is only interested in open borders, which wreak havoc on the 93 million middle-class Americans already out of work and the millions more who are seeing their wages reduced due to companies hiring illegal workers,' said Aaron del Mar, Republican Party Chairman from Cook County, Illinois, said. A hearing in which the Department of Justice will try to reverse the hold on President Obama's executive immigration action is scheduled for Friday. Gutierrez said that though the policy expansion is still on hold, he wants people to have knowledge on the subject in advance. A hearing in which the Department of Justice will try to reverse the hold on the policy will take place on Friday .

Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez is spearheading the Family Defender Toolkit . The pamphlet includes a card that lists reasons why a person should not be deported under expanded DACA and DAPA policies . Those policies, however, are currently on hold by a court order . Critics claim that the card encourages a false sense of security for undocumented immigrants .

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

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

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

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

New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton swooned over the 'boy band' of four Swedish cops who broke up a subway fight in The Big Apple this week, complimenting their use of safe and effective restraint tactics. Tourist police officers Samuel Kvarzell, Markus Asberg, Eric Jansberger and Erik Naslund halted a fight between two homeless men on the Uptown 6 train this Wednesday. A video of the selfless act then surfaced and has spread on social media, gaining them attention from hoards of fans, both male and female. Officials from the United States and Sweden have praised their brave efforts and they are set to return home as heroes. Scroll down for video . Giving thanks: New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton (center) thanked four Swedish cops who broke up a subway fight in The Big Apple this week . 'I would like to acknowledge them. There’s been a lot of attention paid to them, appropriately so, over the last day or so: a New York Post story and some other coverage,' Bratton said on Friday. 'Gentlemen, thank you very, very much. You did a great honor to yourselves, certainly to your police service and to your country. We appreciate all the help we can get,' he said. 'Here as tourists, they stepped up,' he added. The New York Post reports that the techniques employed by the Swedish men are in line with what the NYPD teaches their police officers. The physical force they employed is not intended to hurt the individual they are restraining and is still very effective. 'I was noticing that the moves that they made are very much the same moves that we now teach our young people at the academy in terms of how to take people down in a way trying to ensure that they’re not injured during that apprehension,' Bratton said with pride. Bratton presented the men with medallions. When the four men return to Sweden they will be awarded at a lunch with Sweden's minister for home affairs Anders Ygema. 'The minister has invited the police officers to the government office for lunch once they get back to Sweden,' spokesman Fredrik Persson said. Earlier this week officer Asberg said what he and his friends did was 'no big deal.' Bratton disagrees with him and commends their actions. '[They] found themselves involved a situation on the subway where they activated themselves as police officers,' Bratton said. '‎We very much appreciate that,' he said. 'We're no heroes, just tourists': The Swedish cops (pictured left to right) Erik Näslund, 26, Samuel Kvarzell, 25, Makrus Åsberg, 25, and Eric Jansberger, 28, said they were just answering the call of duty . The Swedish friends were on their way to see Les Misérables on Broadway on Wednesday, DNA Info reports, and rushed in to stop a brutal assault on a crowded rush-hour 6 train. 'We came here for vacation. We’ve been here one day. We’re no heroes, just tourists,' Makrus Åsberg, a 25-year-old officer with the police Uppsala, Sweden, told the New York Post. Mr Asberg, along with Erik Naslund, Samuel Kvarzell and Eric Jansberger, subdued an enraged homeless man who was viciously beating another rider on the train. The Samaritan Scandinavians stopped the violence and held the attacker until the NYPD could arrive, the Post reports. Video from the incident shows Kvarzell and Asberg holding the suspect down and trying to calm him down as he screams. 'I can't breath! I can't breath!' he screams. 'Take it easy, just calm down,' Asberg tells him. The friends sprang into action after a frantic conductor yelled over the intercom: 'Are there any police officers on the train?' As the train pulled into the Bleeker Street station, the Nordic lawmen found a homeless man pummeling another rider in the next car. Three of the Swedes tended to the aggressor (background) and held him for police, while the fourth stayed with the victim, who had been badly beaten in the fight . The Nordic tourists kept both men calm until NYPD cops showed up to sort out the scene . The victim had a bloody mouth and seemed to be badly beaten and was not defending himself the Swedes told the Post. One of the officers put the attacker in an arm lock, while two others held him down to the floor of the train. 'One of the guys tried to wrestle us so [we] wrestled him to the floor until the police came,' Kvarzell, 25, who is also an officer, told DNA Info. 'We don't have authority or anything but we thought somebody might need help,' he said. When NYPD officers showed up, they took custody of the aggressor and the four tourists went on their way to Les Misérables. Markus Asberg (left) and Samuel Kvarzell (right) stepped in to stop a brutal beating on a New York subway train along with two other friends, all of whom are police officers in their native Sweden . Eric Jansberger (left) and Erik Naslund (right) had only just arrived in New York and were on their way to see Les Misérables on Broadway when they answered the call of duty .

Tourist cops Samuel Kvarzell, Markus Asberg, Eric Jansberger and Erik Naslund broke up a fight  on the Uptown 6 train this Wednesday . 'Here as tourists, they stepped up,'Bratton said on Friday . The friends were on their way to see Les Misérables on Broadway when a conductor on the 6 train called for help . The men, who are all police officers in their native Sweden, wrestled the suspect to the floor and held him until NYPD could arrive . 'We’re no heroes, just tourists,' says Uppsala, Sweden, police officer .

Oregon-based defense contractor FLIR Systems Inc. has agreed to pay $9.5 million to settle bribery charges filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission that involved expensive trips and gifts given to Middle Eastern government officials. The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the deal Wednesday, saying the thermal-imaging company earned more than $7 million in profits from sales influenced by the gifts. The commission said two employees in FLIR's Dubai office gave luxury watches to five officials with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior in 2009. The company also arranged travel for Saudi officials, including a 20-night trip with stops in Beirut, Casablanca, Dubai, New York and Paris. Investigation: FLIR Systems Inc. has agreed to pay $9.5 million to settle bribery charges filed by the SEC that involved expensive trips and gifts given to Middle Eastern government officials . 'FLIR's deficient financial controls failed to identify and stop the activities of employees who served as de facto travel agents for influential foreign officials to travel around the world on the company's dime,' said Kara Brockmeyer, chief of the SEC enforcement division's Foreign Corrupt Practices Act unit. The SEC said in a news release that FLIR reported the misconduct and cooperated with the investigation. Officials with the Wilsonville-based company echoed those remarks. 'The actions of the former employees involved do not reflect the values of FLIR or the high standards to which we hold ourselves accountable,' FLIR CEO Andy Teich said in a statement. The two former sales employees, Stephen Timms and Yasser Ramahi, agreed in November to settle SEC charges against them and pay financial penalties. The Securities and Exchange Commission (pictured) announced the deal Wednesday, saying the thermal-imaging company earned more than $7 million in profits from sales influenced by the gifts . FLIR got a multimillion-dollar contract to provide thermal binoculars to the Saudi government in November 2008. Timms and Ramahi were responsible for the contract. They also negotiated sales of FLIR's security cameras to the same government officials. The SEC said Timms and Ramahi had Foreign Corrupt Practices Act training and were specifically told that luxury watches and vacations were prohibited gifts. The men falsified records in an attempt to conceal their behavior, the SEC found. Besides paying $9.5 million, FLIR must report to the SEC on its efforts to comply with the corrupt practices law for two years.

FLIR Systems Inc. has agreed to pay $9.5 million to settle bribery charges filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission . The SEC said the thermal-imaging company earned more than $7 million in profits from sales influenced by the gifts . The commission said two employees in FLIR's Dubai office gave luxury watches to five officials with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior in 2009 . The company also arranged travel for Saudi officials, including a 20-night trip with stops in Beirut, Casablanca, Dubai, New York and Paris .

Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for Burnley's home clash with Arsenal... Burnley vs Arsenal (Turf Moor) Team news . Burnley . Burnley midfielder Matt Taylor could make his return from a seven-and-a-half month achilles injury lay-off against Arsenal on Saturday. Midfielder Dean Marney and defender Kevin Long (both cruciate ligament) remain on the long-term absentee list. Matt Taylor (left) attempts to track Chelsea's Eden Hazard in the sides' opening game of the season. Taylor hasn't featured for the Clarets since August due to a long term achilles injury . However, winger Ross Wallace (knee) and right-back Steven Reid (calf) could return for the Barclays Premier League contest. Provisional squad: Heaton, Gilks, Mee, Duff, Shackell, Keane, Reid, Ward, Trippier, Barnes, Wallace, Arfield, Jones, Taylor, Boyd, Kightly, Vokes, Jutkiewicz, Ings, Sordell. Arsenal . Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny (groin) and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny (rib) face fitness tests ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League match at Burnley. Midfielders Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta and Abou Diaby are all back in contention following injury lay-offs, as is France defender Mathieu Debuchy. England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (groin) continues his rehabilitation. Laurent Koscielny is hoping to pass a fitness test and feature in the Gunners defence at Burnley . Provisional squad: Ospina, Monreal, Mertesacker, Gabriel, Bellerin, Coquelin, Cazorla, Ozil, Sanchez, Ramsey, Giroud, Szczesny, Walcott, Rosicky, Welbeck, Chambers, Gibbs, Flamini, Koscielny, Wilshere, Arteta, Diaby, Debuchy. Kick-off: Saturday, 5.30pm - Sky Sports 1 . Odds (subject to change): . Burnley 11/2 . Draw 13/5 . Arsenal 4/7 . Referee: Mike Dean . Managers: Sean Dyche (Burnley), Arsene Wenger (Arsenal) Head-to-head league record: Burnley wins 30, draws 20, Arsenal wins 39 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) Burnley have let in 10 goals in their last four matches against Arsenal in all competitions (average of 2.5 per game). Arsenal have won each of their last seven Premier League games, the best current run in the division. No side has won eight in a row at any point this season. Arsenal have exactly the same record after 31 games as they did last season (W19 D6 L6). Santi Cazorla should make his 100th Premier League appearance in this game, while Aaron Ramsey could clock up 150. There have been fewer goals in the final 15 minutes at Turf Moor this season (3) than any other Premier League ground. Burnley's Graham Alexander cancels out a Cesc Fabregas strike from the penalty spot which helped the Clarets towards a 1-1 draw when they last faced the Gunners at Turf Moor in December 2009 . Danny Ings has scored (9) or assisted (4) half of Burnley’s 26 goals this season. Olivier Giroud has scored 10 goals in his last 10 matches for Arsenal in all competitions. Giroud is the first player to score in six consecutive PL appearances for Arsenal since Emmanuel Adebayor in 2008. No side have scored more set piece goals than Arsenal in the Premier League this term (20). Mesut Ozil has scored or assisted seven goals in his last eight PL games (three goals, four assists).

Matty Taylor could make first Burnley appearance since August . But Dean Marney and Kevin Long both remain long term absentees . Laurent Koscielny and Wojciech Szczesny face fitness tests for Arsenal . Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta & Abou Diaby back in contention for Gunners .

A San Diego man who operated a 'revenge porn' website and then charged victims to remove nude images and their personal information was sentenced Friday to 18 years in state prison, the attorney general's office said. Kevin Bollaert, 28, was convicted in February of 21 counts of identity theft and six counts of extortion in San Diego Superior Court for running a pair of websites that capitalized on the internet as a forum for public shaming. The landmark case was the first time a person had been tried for a running revenge porn ring in the United States. Jilted lovers and hackers could anonymously post nude photos of people without their consent, along with personal information about them, at a website Bollaert created and moderated, called ugotposted.com. More than 10,000 images, mainly of women, were posted between December 2012 and September 2013. Crying in court: Kevin Bollaert, 28, broke down in tears at his sentencing hearing in San Diego on Friday. He was facing a maximum of 20 years but was given 18, with the judge saying the sentence accurately reflected the amount of victims he hurt . Shameful: In a first-of-its-kind ruling, Bollaert was sentenced t 18 years for running a 'revenge porn' site, publishing nude and embarassing photos of women sent in anonymously by people wanting to hurt them . People who sought to have the explicit images taken down were directed to changemyreputation.com and charged $250 to $350 to remove the racy content. Victims included teachers, wives and professionals. The compromising photos cost people jobs, damaged relationships and led to one attempted suicide. Bollaert earned about $900 a month in website ad revenue and collected about $30,000 from victims. Bollaert's lawyer had claimed at trial that the business was gross and offensive, but he didn't break the law by allowing others to post the explicit material. 'It's gross, it's offensive, but it's not illegal,' Emily Rose-Weber said. Ruined: In spite of the thousands of emails he got begging to have photos taken down, Bollaert told investigators it was his life that had been ruined by the site . Terrorized: Some of the victims appeared in court, anonymously, to read victim impact statements. Many said their lives had been irrevocably ruined by Bollaert and his site . But the prosecution said Bollaert terrorized women and enjoyed doing it. Not only would he the photos, but the names, addresses and social media details of the people in them. Many victims were inundated with harassing messages from strangers. Investigators found that Bollaert received thousands of distressed emails from victims, one who said she was 'scared for my life' and another who said she'd been 'getting nonstop harassing messages.' The criminal complaint named more than two dozen people as victims, one of whom claimed she was thrown out of her home after her family found out nude photos had been posted of her. 'It ruined my life and I'm still going through it,' she testified. 'I lost my family. They think that I brought shame on them. My reputation is ruined.' Some of the women read victim impact statements in court, according to NBC San Diego. One victim said: 'It's just broken me on a level that's not describable. The only thing I have left is shame and anger.' Convicted: Kevin Bollaert, 28, was facing 20 years after being found guilty of extortion and identity theft for running a despicable scheme for victims to pay to have their images removed from his revenge porn site . Mashable reported that Bollaert, in an interview with agents from the California Department of Justice's eCrime Unit, explained the site was 'just, like, ruining my life.' 'Yeah, I realize like this is not a good situation,' Bollaert said according to the complaint. 'I feel bad about the whole thing and like I just don't want to do it anymore.' 'I mean I know a lot of people are getting screwed over like on the site. Like their lives are getting ruined,' he said. The trial of Hunter Moore, called 'the most hated man on the Internet' for running isanyoneup.com, is yet to go before court.

Kevin Bollaert was found guilty of 27 counts of identity theft and extortion . He operated ugotposted.com, where anonymous users posted nudes without the subject's consent . He then earned tens of thousands from running changemyreputation.com, where victims would pay fees of $300 to $350 to have their photos removed . Also published their names, addresses and social media details . He was sentenced to 18 years Friday . Judge said the sentence reflected the amount of victims . Prosecutors said he took pleasure in hurting women .

Bafetimbi Gomis scored twice in Swansea's 3-1 win over Hull on Saturday and tops this week's EA Sports' Performance Index after another thrilling installment of Premier League action. During a weekend of stunning goals, Gomis got in on the act with an impressive overhead kick before doubling his goal tally in the last minute of Swansea's victory. The Frenchman - who made a slow start to his career in south Wales after playing second fiddle to the recently-departed Wilfried Bony - has scored four goals in his last six Premier League games and earned a Game Index score of 52.9 this weekend. Bafetimbi Gomis scores with an overhead kick during Swansea's 3-1 victory over Hull on Saturday . The Swansea striker celebrates with young fans and tops this week's EA Sports' Performance Indez . The EA Sports PPI is the official player rating index of the Premier League. It measures a player's contribution to the success of his team. The intention is to remove any opinion bias and only work with proven statistical measurements which become more accurate as the season progresses. So, what are the six indices? 1. Winning performance . 2. Player's performance per match . 3. Appearances . 4. Goals scored . 5. Assists . 6. Clean sheets . With Gomis in first place, Queens Park Rangers forward Charlie Austin is this week's runner up with a Game Index score of 52.2 after scoring and assisting a further two goals in the Hoops' 4-1 victory away at West Brom on Saturday. Austin has scored 16 goals for Chris Ramsey's relegation strugglers this term and continues to impress as QPR battle to beat the drop with seven games remaining. Chelsea star Eden Hazard completes the top three with a Game Index score of 51.7 having scored from the spot during the Blues' 2-1 win over Stoke. Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is in the top four, like his club, after scoring twice and recording a total pass completion rate of 95.9. Arsenal trio Olivier Giroud, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil - who all found the net in the Gunners' 4-1 victory over Liverpool - make the top 10. Glenn Murray also makes the list following his tap in during Crystal Palace's victory over Manchester City on Monday night, while midfielders Esteban Cambiasso and Ki Sung-Yeung were among the Premier League's top 10 performers this weekend. Charlie Austin (right) celebrates with team-mates during QPR's 4-1 win against West Brom at The Hawthorns . Eden Hazard celebrates after scoring from the spot as Chelsea defeated Stoke 2-1 at Stamford Bridge . Alexis Sanchez fires the ball at goal to score for Arsenal as the Gunners beat Liverpool 4-1 at The Emirates .

Bafetimbi Gomis scored a brace as Swansea beat Hull 3-1 on Saturday . The French striker tops this week's EA Sports' Performance Index . Charlie Austin takes second place after QPR's 4-1 win against West Brom . Eden Hazard, Alexis Sancez and Ander Herrera also feature in the top 10 . CLICK HERE for all the latest Premier League news .

(CNN)Tickets will go on sale after an agreement on allocation was reached for the May 2 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. In what Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, dubbed the "fight of the century," disagreements have hampered the release of the tickets because of questions over how many tickets would be allocated to each fighter for the highly-anticipated Las Vegas event. "There was a craze for tickets and under our agreement with Mayweather Promotions, we felt we were being deprived of our fair share of the tickets (from) the standpoint of number and location," Arum told CNN. "It was very, very important to my fighter Manny Pacquiao, to the Philippines people... Manny has friends and family like you can't believe -- that will be in account for 800 or 900 tickets themselves." The cheapest tickets for the bout are priced at $1,500 but demand for the fight is such that some seats could fetch as much as $11,000 on the secondary market. Kenny Bayless has been named as the referee of next month's fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao. The Nevada State Athletic Commission said Bayless, who has officiated more than 100 title contests, would take charge of the most anticipated bout in recent boxing history at the MGM Grand. The 64-year-old Nevada native, who has refereed five of Mayweather's bouts and seven of Pacquiao's, was described as "the best referee out there" by Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach. And Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Robert Bennett said: "Kenny knows the pressure, stress and responsibility. "He's efficient and effective, and has proven to be successful over a number of years working in Las Vegas and other parts of the world. He's one of the best referees in the world." The commission also confirmed that three American judges -- Dave Moretti and Burt Clements of Nevada and Glenn Feldman of Connecticut -- had been appointed for the fight. "I think we have the best judges, and Kenny Bayless is the best referee out there," Roach said. "I think he's going to give us a fair fight." The welterweight world title fight is likely to smash all revenue records and become the richest bout in the sport's history, eclipsing the pay-per-view record of 2.4 million viewers for Mayweather's fight against Oscar De La Hoya in 2007. Speaking when the bout was confirmed in February, Pacquiao said: "I am very happy that Floyd Mayweather and I can give the fans the fight they have wanted for so many years. "They have waited long enough, and they deserve it." Mayweather and Pacquiao have been considered the best pound-for-pound boxers of their generation but a host of issues -- including differences over drug testing protocols as well as revenue splits and broadcaster conflicts -- have stopped the two from meeting in the ring. Both are coming to the end of their careers and have established interests elsewhere. According to Forbes, Mayweather, 38, is the highest paid athlete in world sport. Pacquiao, who is 36, has run for political office in his native Philippines.

Promoter: Manny Pacquiao's has between 800 and 900 friends who want tickets to historic Las Vegas clash . Kenny Bayless named as referee in Mayweather-Pacquiao's bout, dubbed the "fight of the century"

Notorious mass murderer Peter Sutcliffe, who has spent three decades in jail, is to be moved to a cushy low security unit, it has been claimed . The families of victims of Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe are furious at plans to move him from Broadmoor to a low-security Priory unit. Mass murderer Sutcliffe has spent more than three decades in Broadmoor for the savage killings of 13 women. But now, despite being one of the country’s most notorious serial killers, Sutcliffe may be moved to a cushy Priory unit set in Berkshire woodland. Sutcliffe is being lined up for the move after he expressed remorse and said he no longer hears the 'voices from God' which he had blamed for his killing spree at his 1981 trial. A report is being compiled which will be heard next month at a prison tribunal which will rule if the move goes ahead. But families of his victims are furious about the move. Neil Jackson, whose mother Emily, 46, became the Ripper's second victim in 1976, told the Sun: 'He should not be moved at all. 'As he's in Broadmoor, he should stay there and they should throw away the key. This just rubs salt into the wounds of families and I believe any remorse he has shown is fake.' A source at the prison told the newspaper Sutcliffe was optimistic about the move - despite being previously turned down for a transfer to the unit which boasts facilities such as a fully-fitted gym and music room. Plans of his referral follow allegations earlier this year that Sutcliffe, who used weapons including a hammer, screwdriver and knives to mutilate women across the north of England, was enjoying an easy lifestyle in jail. Scroll down for video . Potential plans to move Britain's most notorious mass murderer from the high security Broadmoor prison hospital to the Priory . Hospital: Broadmoor's corridors look ordinary, but it houses some of Britain's most disturbed individuals . He was said to be eating chocolate, watching television and listening to music, as well as being privileged to receive visitors four days a week who can stay for up to four hours. It was claimed he is also given money to spend in the psychiatric hospital’s shop, and attends a ceramics workshop and twice-weekly Bible studies sessions. It has been claimed that Sutcliffe is now a Jehovah’s Witness and was even given a baptism. In the evenings, he watches TV shows such as The X Factor and I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, the Sun on Sunday reported. A new image of a relaxed-looking Sutcliffe – the first for 20 years – supports the cushy lifestyle claim. There has been little change to his distinctive appearance apart from an increase in weight and the greying of his hair and beard. He had ballooned with some reports estimating his weight at 19 or 20 stone, which is said to be down to a love of chocolate and burgers, and now sufferers from type 2 diabetes. Sutcliffe is currently said to enjoy a cushy lifestyle in Broadmoor eating chocolate, watching television and listening to music, it was claimed . The Priory Thornford Park set in Berkshire woodland . While officials refused to comment on the move, it is thought that Sutcliffe would be transferred to a unit such as the Priory Thornford Park. Based just 30 miles from Broadmoor, it is set in Berkshire woodland and offers a fully equipped gym and running track, a music room and occupational therapy suite. A 'rehab kitchen' and computer and education rooms are also amongst the high-end facilities at the unit. The red-brick building houses 122 men with mental illness, compared to Broadmoor's 210, with a combination of low and medium secure beds. Past residents include dangerous criminal John Maguir, convicted for assault, who escaped by scaling a wall and child sex abuser Peter Pickering. Its website states its users are 'among the most vulnerable members of society and require sensitive therapeutic interventions delivered in a healing environment that encourages self-awareness, knowledge and empowerment.' The full list of facilities include: . The former trucker, who notoriously targeted prostitutes during his five-year killing spree, has seen his health deteriorate in recent years. He had a hernia operation in 2013 and was reported to have suffered a heart attack. The murderer, who is already blind in one eye after a prison attack, was also told he could lose what remains of his sight within a year due to an eye condition. He had refused laser eye surgery as he fears it could cause him to lose his vision immediately. The claims about his lifestyle have angered victims’ families. Roofer Neil Jackson, 56, whose mother Emily was Sutcliffe’s second victim, said: ‘He tore apart our family and this just looks like he’s being rewarded. He’s getting an easy life and he’s clearly enjoying every minute. I hope the lifestyle kills him. ‘It doesn’t matter how many years go by, it doesn’t make the pain of what he did any easier.’ Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, after an attack by another prisoner in 1982 with a broken coffee jar . Sutcliffe has been in Broadmoor since he was given 20 life sentences in 1981. As well as the 13 women he killed, he tried to murder seven more in a five-year spree. The killer, who believed he was on a 'mission from God' to kill sex workers, was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 1984. He refused treatment until 1993, when the Mental Health Commission ruled that he should be given anti-psychotic medication forcibly. He has been attacked at least three times behind bars. The second assault put his right eye out and another inmate then unsuccessfully attempted to do the same for his left . It costs taxpayers more than £300,000 a year to detain him in Broadmoor, at least five times the cost of a prison cell. Last year his plea to be moved to a unit in his home county of West Yorkshire was rejected. In 2010, an appeal over his sentence that could have led to him applying for parole was rejected, with a High Court judge saying he should never be released. The Priory and the Prison Service declined to comment on the move while a spokeswoman for the Department of Health, which is responsible for the medical unit, said they would not comment on individual cases.

Serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, 68, was jailed for life for murdering 13 women . Held at Broadmoor since being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia . He is now being considered for a move to the low-security Priory unit .

Eleven football fans have had their death sentences upheld after a retrial over a stadium riot in Egypt which left 74 people dead. The riot erupted in February 2012 when supporters of home team Al-Masry - from the canal city of Port Said - and Cairo's Al-Ahly clashed after an Egyptian league match between the two clubs. An appeals court ordered the retrial of 73 defendants last year after rejecting a lower court's verdict, which sentenced 21 people to death. Scroll down for video . Eleven football fans have had their death sentences upheld after a retrial over a stadium riot (pictured) in Egypt which left 74 people dead . The riot (pictured) erupted in February 2012 when supporters of home team Al-Masry - from the canal city of Port Said - and Cairo's Al-Ahly clashed after an Egyptian league match . The clashes in the Port Said stadium (pictured) sparked days of violent protests in Cairo, which led to another 16 deaths . Eleven of the fans were again sentenced to death today, with their verdicts referred to Egypt's supreme court, the Grand Mufti. The court will make a final decision on their fates, as well as those of the other defendants, on May 30. The 73 defendants include nine police officers and three officials from Al-Masry club, while the rest were fans of the team. Two of those sentenced to death are on the run. None of the families of the victims or of the defendants attended today's court session, which was held in Cairo for security reasons. The clashes in the Port Said stadium sparked days of violent protests in Cairo, in which another 16 people were killed in fighting with security forces. The football riots (pictured) were the deadliest ever seen in Egypt, where football fans regularly clash with rival supporters and security forces . An appeals court ordered the retrial of 73 defendants last year after rejecting a lower court's verdict, which sentenced 21 people to death over the riots (pictured) Egyptian policemen stand guard as families place portraits of those who died during a football match between Egyptian teams Al-Ahly and Al-Masri in 2012 . A year later, dozens of people also died in the canal city during riots which started after the lower court handed down the 21 original death sentences. The football riots were the deadliest ever seen in Egypt, where football fans regularly clash with rival supporters and security forces. The authorities reacted by imposing a ban on fans attending matches and held games behind closed doors. This year at least 22 people died in a stampede after police fired tear gas at fans trying to force their way into a stadium in Cairo, leading the authorities to suspend the Egyptian league. Television footage showed crowds of supporters squeezed inside a narrow metal enclosure, jostling to enter the stadium when the stampede began as police fired tear gas. The police blame the unrest on Islamists. Sixteen suspects accused of clashing with police on that day have been arrested and will face trial. Egypt's hardcore football fans, known as the 'ultras', often clash with police and were at the forefront of protests against former president Hosni Mubarak, who was overthrown in 2011.

Eleven Egyptian football fans face the death penalty over a riot in 2012 . Clashes after a match in Port Said left 74 dead and sparked more protests . Appeals courts last year ordered retrial after 21 fans given death sentence . Two of the 11 supporters given the death penalty today are still on the run .

They say every cloud has a silver lining. At least that's what one Sydney woman, caught out in this week's super storm, is hoping. With the rain clearing, a woman known only by her email address as MissieSmile21, has taped posters to the city's light posts to find the 'tall, charming gentleman' who offered her his umbrella to cross the street. Scroll down for video . The 'Love Call' notes are posted at traffic lights on Sydney's George Street near Australia Square . Actively looking: Missie Smile is hoping the generous stranger will get in contact . The 'Love Call' notices, posted on George Street at Australia Square in Sydney's CBD, are appealing to the man with 'the most beautiful smile' who was in the area about '7:10 pm-ish' on Tuesday evening. 'I am actively looking for you,' the poster reads. 'If you're single, let's grab a drink together.' People struggled against the heavy rain and strong winds in the Sydney CBD as the storm lashed NSW on Tuesday this week . Most people gave up on their umbrellas in winds of more than 100 km/ hr .

A Sydney woman has put up posters to find the man who lent his umbrella . MissieSmile21 is 'actively looking' for the man with 'most beautiful smile' The gentleman helped her cross a road during Tuesday nights' downpour .

Manchester United's Radamel Falcao believes Manchester City counterpart Sergio Aguero is his side's biggest threat. The Colombian striker was speaking at the #HeadtoHead for Puma's 'evoSPEED 1.3' alongside the Argentine when he spoke highly of this weekend's Manchester derby. Falcao said: 'They are a very talented team, with a danger all over the pitch, but Sergio Aguero has been a really dangerous player for Manchester United in the past matches. Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao believes Sergio Aguero is his side's biggest threat on Sunday . Argentina international Aguero has scored six times against United since he joined City in 2011 . 'He scored many goals, and always needs to be watched carefully. If there is one player more than others to watch out for, I'd say it is Aguero.' Falcao did not feature at the Etihad earlier this season but is fully aware of what the derby means in the city. 'It really means a lot to our fans and theirs, so of course I'd be thrilled to play in this match on Sunday. The atmosphere will be phenomenal,' he said. 'In Manchester the derby means a lot. Unfortunately I didn't play in the derby earlier this season, but you could sense the atmosphere in the city for more than a week before the match itself, it was all people were talking about.' Falcao and Aguero came face-to-face at a Puma event on Thursday . Falcao (right) says he is happy at United despite playing a bit-part role for much of the season . Falcao says he is happy at United despite having to settle for bit-part role under Louis van Gaal. 'Every football player wants to play, that's very normal, but I respect the manager and the decisions he makes,' he said. 'I keep working hard in training, learning every day how to play in different systems, in different styles of football. 'Manchester United is a great club, I am very happy to be here and because of this I am happy to be patient.'

Manchester United welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford on Sunday . Sergio Aguero has scored six goals against Man Utd since joining City . Radamel Falcao says the Argentine is the main threat for Man United . Falcao is hoping to make his first appearance in a Manchester derby . Colombian says he is happy at Man Utd despite bit-part role this season .

As Captain Ross Poldark, his brooding good looks and rippling muscles have sent women around the country into a frenzy. But Aidan Turner's Poldark co-star Heida Reed has claimed the obsession with his body is sexist, and is unintentionally undermining the BBC1 series. Miss Reed, 27, who stars in the period drama as Poldark's former lover Elizabeth, said Turner, 31, was being 'objectified' in a way that would not be tolerated if he were female. Poldark star Heida Reed has claimed audiences' obsession with Aidan Turner's (pictured body is sexist . Claiming it is evidence of reverse sexism, Miss Reed said: 'I think there should be the same standard for both sexes when it comes to things like this. 'Of course it's nice for everyone involved that he's viewed as a sex symbol or very attractive man. But it's getting a little bit ridiculous. I think it just undermines the rest of the show. 'I don't think it should be any more allowed than if a woman was in the same situation. And if she was, the media would have a field day that she's being objectified.' Reed said she knew 'for a fact that [Turner is] completely baffled by the amount of interest' in the popularity of images that show him scything in a field. 'The producers had no idea that was going to happen either,' she explained. 'They never said 'let's have his shirt taken off and everyone will go nuts'. It wasn't a strategy.' The Icelandic actress's comments follow overwhelming interest in Turner's physique from Poldark's avid fans. Hundreds of viewers have taken to Twitter to marvel at his strapping form, as scenes showed him swimming naked in the sea and scything a field topless. One joked on Twitter: 'If Poldark gets any hotter we'll have to call the fire brigade.' Another told MailOnline: 'There isn't a single woman I know, who doesn't think he's absolutely gorgeous.' And they even complained after last week's episode failed to feature Turner's bare chest. One posted: 'All bad news on the Poldark front tonight. @Aidan didn't get his shirt off once.' However while fans' interest might be taken for flattery, Miss Reed said Turner, who is reportedly engaged to his girlfriend of four years, actress Sarah Greene, is 'completely baffled' by the level of attention, which has included online marriage proposals. Heida Reed pictured with her popular co-star in a scene from the TV series Poldark . Miss Reed, who is currently starring in a play about revenge porn called Scarlet, in which she appears on stage in just her underwear was speaking to the Daily Telegraph. Poldark, which is based on the books by Winston Graham, has followed Ross Poldark since he returned from the American War of Independence only to find that his father has died and his former fiancée, Elizabeth, has married another man. He rescues Demelza, played by Eleanor Tomlinson, 22, from life as a street urchin and takes her in as his maid. And their relationship develops from a working one to one of passion, climaxing with a steamy bedroom scene. The final instalment of Poldark airs on BBC1 tomorrow at 9pm.

Heida Reed has claimed audiences' obsession with her co-star is 'sexist' She said Aidan Turner is being 'objectified' in a form of 'reverse sexism' Hundreds of viewers have expressed delight about Turner's bare chest .

The producers of the TV show Made In Chelsea pride themselves on featuring some of the poshest young ladies and gentleman in London. But even by their standards, Mark-Francis Vandelli is well-to-do - the privately educated son of a multimillionaire industrialist and model wouldn't have to work a day in his life if he chose not to. But if you weren't already envious of the reality star, he has now opened up his watch collection to the Evening Standard, showing off some of the 16 eye-wateringly expensive timepieces that he has been collecting since his teens. Scroll down for video . Made In Chelsea star Mark-Francis Vandelli is a keen collector of expensive watches . The 26 year old has got into the habit of buying a new watch each year, so that he will have an impressive collection by the time he reaches middle age. Many watch enthusiasts would argue that Mark-Francis has already reached that goal - he currently owns a number of pieces that are worth several thousand pounds. In a new interview with the newspaper, he revealed his favourite items and the history behind them. The include a Bulgari Bulgari Chrono 42, a Cartier Tortue Collection Privée and a Rolex yellow gold Oyster Perpetua. Mark-Francis's most expensive watch is a Cartier white gold Moonphase, which he bought from a shop on Sloane Street in Chelsea earlier this year. Mark-Francis's most expensive watch is a Cartier white gold Moonphase (left), while one of his flashiest is a  Bulgari Bulgari Chrono 42 (right) It cost £32,000 and caught his eye because it has a sun or a moon than move on rotation depending on the hour of the day. One of the flashiest watches in his collection is the Bulgari Bulgari Chrono 42, which he purchased on holiday in Italy and can be bought secondhand on the internet for £6,5000. He said of the item: 'When I was 16 my grandmother gave me the first prototype of the Bulgari Bulgari, which the Bulgari family had given her in the 1950s - I think it's one of the only ones that was actually hand engraved around the bezel.' Mark-Francis ended up buying this modern version after he fell into a river wearing his grandmother's version while out rowing at school. Mark Francis favours a Cartier Tortue Collection Privée timepiece because it is no longer made (left), while he wears a Rolex yellow gold Oyster Perpetual when out raving in East London (right) While many of his watches are hard to come by, Mark Francis favours a Cartier Tortue Collection Privée timepiece in particular because it is no longer made, meaning he would be unlikely to be caught out wearing it at the same time as another man. Similar versions can be bought on the internet for around £9,000. He told the newspaper: 'Cartier doesn't make this one any more, which I love. I did see someone else wearing it once, however -  I was at the Wolseley and it was this fat American, I was mortified.' And finally, for the man who has a watch for every occasion - the timepiece that he wears when visiting East London... a Rolex yellow gold Oyster Perpetual. Similar watches can be bought on the internet for £8,000. He said: 'You can swim in it, sleep in it, throw it around, go to a rave. This is my hardwearing, "I'm going to Shoreditch" watch.'

Mark-Francis Vandelli is a keen collector of expensive watches . The Made In Chelsea star has 16 timepieces in his collection . They come from high end businesses including Cartier, Rolex and Bulgari .

Her brother-in-law has led a personal crusade against poaching and protecting vulnerable wildlife. So Pippa Middleton’s decision to enjoy a plate of whale meat on holiday may have been rather difficult for Prince William to swallow. The 31-year-old, who styles herself as a food and lifestyle writer, has told of eating Minke whale – even though it is largely banned worldwide. She boasted of tucking into the delicacy in Norway, to the horror of environmental campaigners who say she is helping promote an ‘unimaginably cruel’ trade. Scroll down for video . Pippa Middleton has been slammed for ‘promoting the cruel and unnecessary whaling industry’. She's pictured here at the 2014 GQ Men Of The Year awards in London . In a gushing newspaper feature, the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister described how the smoked meat was served in a ‘wonderfully convivial atmosphere’ at the Juvet Landscape Hotel in north-west Norway. Tucking into a starter prepared carpaccio-style – raw and very thinly sliced – she wrote: ‘We dined on smoked whale carpaccio (which tastes similar to smoked salmon but looks more like venison carpaccio).’ Ms Middleton said that she ate whale carpaccio in a 'convivial atmosphere on a large communal table' Earlier she had enjoyed a steam bath and rubbed ice on her body in a ‘snow spa’ at the upmarket hotel, where she spent the night in a £170-a-night ‘designer pod’. The hunting and importation of whale meat is banned in Britain, as it is in most parts of the world, by both the International Whaling Commission and by the international wildlife convention CITES. But Norway – as well as Japan and Iceland – has exploited legal loopholes that allow it to opt out of regulations. Last year it killed around 730 Minke whales, the highest number since it broke the moratorium on commercial whaling in 1993. Campaigners have long called for a crackdown, arguing the hunting process is ‘unimaginably cruel and inhumane’. The socialite, writing in the Daily Telegraph, said that she ate whale at the £123-a-night Juvet Landscape Hotel (pictured) Ms Middleton said that the dinner was cooked by Knut, the hotel’s owner. The Duchess of Cambridge's sister said that the establishment was an 'architectural gem' Pippa Middleton would be breaking British law if she had tucked into the whale meat in the UK. Britain has signed up to the International Whaling Commission, which makes it illegal to import or eat whale meat in this country. Whaling is also prohibited under EU law, but Norway is not a member of the EU. Last season, 731 minke whales were killed in Norway off the country’s northern coasts. The whaling season runs from April to August, when they are hunted from boats using grenade-propelled harpoons, which are shot from cannons into the whale’s chest. In the 1960s and 70s whale meat was commonly served in Norwegian school canteens and as part of military rations. It then fell out of favour, but has recently been adopted as a gourmet food trend. Fish market manager Marius Tvethaug said: ‘Smoked whale is one of the oldest ways to keep food for a long time. And we’ve been catching whale since the Stone Age. I would say it’s kind of back to our roots.’ Even with modern harpoons powered by explosives, the mammals often died a ‘slow and painful’ death. Critics said Miss Middleton’s decision to eat whale meat was at odds with the stance taken by Prince William – even though he too has been attacked for continuing to hunt wild game. She has also been photographed hunting in the past. Vanessa Williams-Grey, of Whale and Dolphin Conservation, said: ‘It might have been better for Pippa to take a whale watch trip in Norway. She might then have thought twice about condoning and indeed, promoting, this cruel and unnecessary trade.’ Philip Mansbridge, UK director of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, said she was ‘unwittingly setting a bad example’ that may encourage other tourists. A spokesman for Miss Middleton, who travelled on the junket for the Daily Telegraph, refused to comment last night. But Knut Slinning, owner of Juvet Landscape Hotel, said he had no plans to stop serving whale meat because it has been eaten for ‘many hundreds of years’. However, Siri Martinsen, of Norway’s animals rights group NOAH, said Miss Middleton has a ‘special responsibility’ not to support animal cruelty. Last year 731 minke whales suffered an agonising death at the hand of Norwegian whalers, according to WDC. Pictured is a minke whale on the deck of a Japanese vessel . Three Greenpeace inflatables interrupt whaling on board the Norwegian whaling vessel Kato in the Southern whaling grounds in the North Sea . Ms Middleton, a fitness fanatic, is currently preparing to take part in a 54-mile charity bike ride from London to Brighton in June, to raise money for the British Heart Foundation .

Middleton wrote about eating whale for a national newspaper travel story . She described eating it at the £123-a-night Juvet Landscape Hotel . Whale And Dolphin Conservation group said the news was 'disappointing' The WDC said Ms Middleton should have gone whale watching instead .

AP McCoy landed the second win of his last Aintree meeting thanks to a trainer he will be praying doesn’t win Saturday's Crabbie’s Grand National. Irishman Gordon Elliott trains Cause of Causes, a gelding owned by McCoy’s boss JP McManus and one of the mounts he could have taken in the race instead of Shutthefrontdoor. McCoy won on board Elliott’s Don Cossack, who took apart a strong Melling Chase field with a 26-length defeat of Cue Card. AP McCoy celebrates after winning the Melling Chase race at Aintree on Friday . McCoy rode Don Cossack to victory as he prepares for his final Grand National on Saturday . Afterwards, Elliott, enjoying his third winner of the meeting and the man who trained 2007 National winner Silver Birch, preferred to concentrate on Don Cossack’s win rather than the National jockey arrangements. Elliott, who has booked Paul Carberry to ride Cause of Causes, said: ‘We have got Paul which is good but if we had AP it would have been twice as good. ‘They make their decisions and we will enjoy today and worry about tomorrow tomorrow.’ A dramatic race saw Balder Succes fall at the third fence and Sire De Grugy come down at the sixth. McCoy settled the matter with a decisive move entering the home straight. Don Cossack’s only defeat in six runs this season came when he did not show his best and ended up third to Uxizandre in the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Don Cossack ridden by McCoy (second left) leads the field on the way to victory at Aintree . McCoy jumps the final fence on Don Cossack as he rides to victory in the Melling Steeple Chase . Elliott added: ‘Two years ago I said he was the best horse we have ever had. We had a bad season with him but he has proven how good he is. It will be the Gold Cup next season.’ McCoy’s penultimate ride over the Grand National fences ended in disappointment when Eastlake was pulled up in an action-packed Topham Chase in which only 10 of the 30 starters completed. Success went to Nicky Henderson’s Rajdhani Express, who overhauled long-time leader Fairy Rath after the last. It was a sixth win in races over the famous Aintree fences for amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen, who rides Oscar Time in today’s big race. Meanwhile, also Gold Cup-bound next season is Paul Nicholls-trained Saphir Du Rheu, 15-length winner of the Grade One Betfred Mildmay Novices’ Chase under Sam Twiston-Davies. Twenty four hours earlier, a second consecutive success for Silviniaco Conti in Thursday’s Betfred Bowl, along with the fact that the gelding has been beaten three times in the Gold Cup, had left Nicholls feeling he did not have a contender for next season but all that has changed now. Nicholls said: ‘After yesterday, I didn’t think we had a Gold Cup horse but we definitely do now. This is a very special horse.’ The day for jockey Brian Hughes had started badly when he took a fall from a hunter while riding as a guest of former Aintree chairman Lord Daresbury, bashing his nose and lip. But it also proved to be a lucky omen. The last time Hughes had ridden out on the Daresbury estate before Aintree, he landed the 2010 Topham Chase on Always Waining. This time he followed it with success on Cyrius Darius in the Grade Two E-Lites Top Novices’ Hurdle. It was a second race win of the meeting for Hughes, who rides outsider Ely Brown in the National. Winning trainer Malcolm Jefferson said: ‘I would love to have a nice two-mile chaser and he could be the one.’ liRISH jockey Robbie McNamara was last night considered very doubtful to take the ride on top weight Lord Windermere after being taken to hospital following a fall in the first race at Wexford. Also, Wayne Hutchinson must receive medical clearance to ride Godsmejudge after he was stood down from his remaining rides yesterday following a fall from Balder Succes in the Melling Chase.

AP McCoy wins second feature race at Grand National festival . Rides Don Cossack to victory in Melling Chase on Friday . Set to ride favourite Shutthefrontdoor at Aintree on Saturday .

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN)A suicide bomber on a motorbike blew himself up in front of the Kabul Bank in Jalalabad early Saturday, a local government spokesman said. The ISIS terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack. The explosion killed at least 33 people and injured more than 100 others, public health spokesman Najibullah Kamawal said. The claim appears to be the first in Afghanistan by ISIS, CNN's Nick Paton Walsh said. It was made by an offshoot called ISIS Wilayat Khorasan. In a statement, the group said the bomber was named Abu Mohammad and he belonged to their ranks. He was targeting government workers collecting their pay at the bank, the terrorists said. He detonated his charge at the peak of rush hour on the first day of the week, when the bank would be expected to be crowded. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid, in a text message to journalists, distanced his group from the attack. "The explosion in Jalalabad doesn't have anything to do with us and we condemn it," he said. ISIS refers to Afghanistan and Pakistan as the province of "Khorasan." In March, CNN reported on ISIS recruiting in Afghanistan. The United Nations condemned the violence. "The continuing use of suicide attacks in densely populated areas, that are certain to kill and maim large numbers of Afghan civilians, may amount to a war crime," said Nicholas Haysom, head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. The United Nations said that in the first three months of the year 655 people were killed and 1,155 were wounded in suicide attacks throughout the country. Fears about ISIS involvement in the region have been growing this year. In February, Mullah Abdul Rauf, a former Taliban commander who had become a recruiter for ISIS in Afghanistan, was killed in a drone strike, according to officials who spoke to CNN. And later that same week, Gen. John Campbell, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he was concerned about the growth of ISIS in the area. "You do have some of the Taliban breaking off and claiming allegiance toward ISIS," Campbell said, attributing the phenomenon partly to a feeling of disenfranchisement on the parts of some Taliban members -- who, he said, may use ISIS tactics to gain media attention. CNN's Brian Walker, Ben Brumfield and Don Melvin contributed to this report.

U.N. says suicide attacks on mass groups of civilians may be labeled as war crimes . Taliban condemns the attack, which ISIS took credit for . The bomber targeted government workers picking up their pay, ISIS said in a statement .

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

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

Not one but two very familiar faces will be ranged against Andy Murray on the support benches as he revisits one of the most highly charged matches of his career. Tomas Berdych is his opponent in the semi-final of the Miami Open, the man Murray met — and eventually beat — at the same stage of the Australian Open in January. It was a match that had everything, with even the saintly Kim Sears caught uttering profanities in the direction of the Czech powerhouse. Andy Murray will have to cope with seeing two of his former team in the opposite corner in Miami . Fitness trainer Jez Green (left) and coach Danny Vallverdu left Murray to join Tomas Berdych's team . There is no love lost on the tour between the British No 1 and his Czech opponent Berdych (right) Much of the build-up to that fractious encounter centred on the fact it was a reunion between Murray and his close friend and assistant coach Dani Vallverdu, who had switched jobs to work with world No 9 Berdych. Now there is the added presence of Murray’s former fitness trainer Jez Green, with whom he spent so many painstaking hours becoming a super athlete, following Vallverdu into the Berdych camp while also working with the outstanding German teenager Alex Zverev. By the time they met in Melbourne there had been endless references to people failing to pull in the same direction when on Murray’s team. It is fairly clear that meant disagreements over training methods and other matters. Murray's fiance Kim Sears was caught shouting expletives towards Berdych at the Australian Open . Murray and Berdych meet at the net after the Brit's semi-final victory in Melbourne in January . Murray, who after one break in Melbourne pointedly celebrated straight at Vallverdu, admits the Australian match was difficult due to the intensity of the friendships. However, he insists that tension has now dissipated. ‘We chat most days when we’re in the locker room and stuff,’ said the Scot. ‘In Melbourne it was a bit awkward but now I feel I’m past that. We’ve moved on.’ He admits to not being close to Berdych. And that has not changed. Murray reached the last four in Key Biscayne after a three-set defeat of rising prospect Dominic Thiem .

British No 1 faces Tomas Berdych in the Miami Open semi-finals . Former coach Dani Vallverdu and now fitness trainer Jez Green left Andy Murray's team to join up with the Czech . Murray defeated Berdych in a controversial Australian Open semi-final .

Ukip figures insist the party would carry on if Nigel Farage left, and that there are future leaders waiting to 'put their hats in the ring'. Mr Farage has vowed he would stand down as leader if he fails to win the parliamentary seat he is contesting in Thanet South. A private poll, paid for by a Ukip donor but carried out by experts ComRes put the Conservatives on course to retain the seat by a small margin. UKIP MEP Diane James (right) has insisted the party would carry on if Nigel Farage failed to become an MP . But Diane James, an MEP and the party's justice and home affairs spokesman, insisted the show would go on without him and that Ukip was 'not at all' a one-man band. She said: 'Nigel stated categorically a few weeks ago that if he were not to be elected to the House of Commons he would stand down, that's fact. 'We've got a very, very high-calibre of individuals within Ukip… There are people there waiting. When the leadership race is announced then I'm sure individuals will put their hats into the ring.' Miss James who recently stood down as a parliamentary candidate for family reasons, said she had said she 'no aspirations' to lead Ukip, but named three possible successors to Mr Farage – deputy leader Paul Nuttall, economics spokesman Patrick O'Flynn and deputy chairman Suzanne Evans, who are all standing as MPs in May. The poll put the Conservatives on 31 per cent, Ukip on 30 per cent and Labour on 29 per cent in the seat, where Tory MP Laura Sandys – a moderate, pro-European - is standing down. The Labour vote has shot up in the past month triggering fears in Ukip that Mr Farage could finish in third place. A poll in February, heavily publicised by Ukip, put him on course to win. Ms James named Ukip MEP Patrick O'Flynn, MP Douglas Carswell and deputy chair Suzanne Evans as potential future leaders . Mr Farage said in his recent autobiography: 'The consequences of me failing to secure a seat for myself in the Commons would be significant for me and the party. It is frankly just not credible for me to continue to lead the party without a Westminster seat of my own. 'Am I supposed to brief Ukip policy from the Westminster Arms pub? No – if I fail to win South Thanet, it is curtains for me. I will have to step down.' The Ukip vote across the country has dropped in recent months, having shot up after they topped the poll in last year's European elections. Pundits now predict it will win a maximum of five seats in Westminster including that of Tory defector Douglas Carswell in Clacton, Essex. At least six Tory MPs will defect to Ukip if David Cameron tries to form another coalition with the Liberal Democrats, Nigel Farage has claimed. The Ukip leader said many Tory backbenchers will rebell if there is another power-sharing deal with Nick Clegg. He told Mr Farage told Sunday Times that he had had conversations with 'more than a handful' of Tories about joining Ukip if the Prime Minister caves into Lib Dem demands on the terms of an EU referendum. Mr Farage said the possible defections were 'potentially very exciting stuff'. He said: 'If Cameron comes back as prime minister in a coalition deal with Clegg and the terms of the referendum are on Clegg lines, not Farage lines, then you may very well see a more serious fracture in the Conservative party than you've seen thus far. 'There is the potential in the next parliament, if there are a decent number of Ukip MPs, that resolve could be stiffened all round.'

Nigel Farage has vowed to stand down if he loses in Thanet South . A private poll by Ukip has put the Tories on course to retain the seat . But Ukip figures insist the party would carry on if Mr Farage left . MEP Diane James said 'there are people there waiting' to take over .

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman will wait for a more accurate date for Fraser Forster's return before deciding whether an additional goalkeeper must be signed in the summer. Forster underwent knee surgery after falling awkwardly in the 2-0 victory over Burnley a fortnight ago and estimates for his comeback have ranged from four to 12 months. Koeman is reluctant to give a more precise time frame for the England international and views Kelvin Davis as a capable deputy, although he admits he may be forced to bolster his goalkeeping options if Forster's recovery is delayed. Fraser Forster suffered a serious knee injury in Southampton's match with Burnley a couple of weeks ago . The England goalkeeper has undergone surgery but will certainly be out for several months . Manager Ronald Koeman would not be drawn on whether Southampton will sign a new keeper in the summer . 'Fraser is down, of course. I spoke to him last week,' Koeman said at his press conference ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Everton. 'The operation he had last week went okay, but he will be out for a long time - at least for this season. We have to wait to see how long he will be out for, it's difficult at this moment. 'Fraser is a fantastic goalkeeper. He was and is the number one for us. But as for every player you need good substitutes for each position. 'Kelvin Davis is a very experienced goalkeeper who played very well against Burnley. Koeman said he will wait for further updates on Forster's condition before making the decision . Kelvin Davis will deputise for Forster until the end of the season . The Saints still retain an outside chance of making the top four and reaching the Champions League . April 4 Everton (A) April 11 Hull City (H) April 18 Stoke City (A) April 25 Tottenham Hotspur (H) May 2 Sunderland (A) May 9 Leicester City (A) May 16 Aston Villa (H) May 24 Manchester City (A) 'He made some fantastic saves and has a lot of experience, which is important for our last eight games of the season. 'We have to make a decision on the goalkeepers at the end of the season and if Fraser is out for a longer time, a new goalkeeper is an option.' Striker Jay Rodriguez has been missing for a year to rehabilitate his own knee complaint and Koeman has revealed that he could be back before the end of the season. 'Jay has been training with the group and should be ready to play in four or five weeks,' Koeman said. Midfielder Steven Davis is a doubt to face Everton because of a groin injury he sustained on international duty for Northern Ireland.

Forster damaged his knee in recent 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley . England goalkeeper has undergone surgery but faces months out . Southampton manager will wait for further news before making signings . Kelvin Davis will deputise until the end of the campaign . Sixth-placed Saints travel to Everton on Saturday .

Marylin Stoneman, pictured leaving court, stole more than £22,000 from her vulnerable victim to fund her gambling addiction . A gambling addict stole more than £22,000 from her grandmother's 98-year-old partner to blow on her scratchcard habit, a court heard. Marylin Stoneman had been entrusted with the vulnerable victim's pin number, cheque books and bank cards to manage his financial affairs after he went into care at Cedar House, Rothley. But the court heard that she abused that trust and began withdrawing up to £200 a day to feed her gambling habit. The 64-year-old admitted stealing £22,650 from the elderly victim but was ordered to pay back just £1,350 - which was all that remained of the stolen funds. The theft was discovered after the deputy manager of the care home became suspicious that Stoneman's step-grandfather, Douglas Woodrow, was receiving a number of letters from the bank. On August 19, he asked a member of staff to open one of the letters which indicated the victim had no money left in his accounts. The care home alerted Lloyds Bank in Loughborough, where they noticed unauthorised cash withdrawals had taken place from July 2013 and the police were contacted. Leicester Crown Court heard that Stoneman was 'solely responsible' and 'had been waiting for the police.' She had also taken an overdose as a result, the court heard. The devastated victim, who had gone into the care home in Leicestershire after a number of falls, said he felt angry and betrayed by Stoneman. In a statement read to the court, Mr Woodrow said: 'She has stole money from my bank account which is my life savings. It is what I have paid for my care. 'I am so angry she has taken everything. I am angry at everyone. It has really hurt me. 'I have worked hard all my life to be left with nothing. 'I can't trust anyone.' Defending Stoneman, who has no previous convictions, Vasanti Vaitha said: 'It was a relief when the police knocked on the door. She had been waiting for it for a long time. 'She does take full responsibility - and realises the impact it has had on the family. Stoneman had been entrusted with the vulnerable victim's financial affairs after he went into care at Cedar House, Rothley . 'This offence occurred from a gambling addiction while she was looking after the victim's finances. Her gambling spiralled out of control. 'She tried to take her own life.' Judge Michael Fowler said: 'I know you understand the meanness and seriousness of what you have done. 'It is more serious that Mr Woodrow trusted you. And the fact the funds you took were funds he had accumulated over his life and depended on them to some extent to pay for his care home fees. 'I can't ignore the fact that addictions do exist and there is no other motivation.' She was handed a suspended sentence of two years with 200 hours of unpaid work and be part of a supervision requirement for 18 months. The judge also stated that £1,350 would be confiscated for compensation and any sums recovered in the future should be paid to Mr Woodrow. Stoneman was handed a suspended sentence of two years with 200 hours of unpaid work at Leicester Crown Court .

Marylin Stoneman took control of victim's finances after he went into care . She began to withdraw between £100 to £200 a day to buy scratchcards . In total she stole £22,650 in the scam - the 98-year-old's entire life savings . Stoneman, 64, was ordered to pay back just £1,350 to compensate victim .

Lauren Crawley was given a new platinum implant . Facial palsy, or weakness of the facial muscles, can stop the patient's eyelids closing properly. Lauren Crawley, 54, a housewife from Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, was given a new platinum implant that makes it easier to blink again, as she tells THEA JOURDAN. THE PATIENT . A few years ago I started losing my sense of balance and developed tinnitus - my GP referred me for scans which showed I had a large but benign brain tumour behind my left ear. Surgery was the only option. Thankfully the operation, in July 2012, was a success. But my facial nerve, which was wrapped around the tumour, was damaged. I'd been warned that facial palsy could be a side-effect, but it was still a shock seeing my face in the mirror - the left side was droopy. Apparently, it's the same thing that can happen after a stroke. I felt very self-conscious, but the problems weren't just aesthetic. I'd lost the hearing in my left ear as well as my sense of taste, and my mouth became dry. Eating and speaking were difficult - and, worst of all, my left eye was permanently open and I couldn't even blink with it. To close it, I had to push the upper lid down with my hand. The eye itself was dry and painful. To sleep, I had to seal it closed with tape. I'd been told that about half those with the condition do improve, so I was hopeful. I tried lots of things to improve the muscle tone, including facial massages, taught by a physiotherapist. I also had electric impulse therapy to shock the muscles back to life. But nothing worked. It was very stressful - I stopped socialising as much, in case people stared. After a year, it was clear the nerve would never work again so I was referred to Raman Malhotra, a plastic surgeon at the facial palsy clinic at the Queen Victoria Hospital. He explained he could put a special platinum chain into my eyelid which would weigh it down and help it close by itself - I'd be able to open the eye easily because the muscle controlling this wasn't affected. Apparently, surgeons used to use gold, but platinum is better because it doesn't irritate the eye's inside lining. It is also more dense than gold, so you need only a thin chain, which meant people would barely see the implant through my eyelid. I had the operation under sedation and local anaesthetic in February last year. Surgery for a benign brain tumour behind her left ear damaged a facial nerve wrapped around it . My eye was wide open as they injected anaesthetic into my eyelid and the skin around my eye, then made lots of tiny stitches into my eyelid to hold the chain in place. It was strange watching it all but didn't hurt. I went home that day, and the difference was immediately obvious. The eye gently shut, and stayed shut, of its own accord. I could go to sleep without needing tape. I can't feel the implant, no one can see it, and I can blink normally. The procedure has made me look more normal - people don't stare as much. It's really boosted my confidence. THE SURGEON . Raman Malhotra is a consultant oculoplastic surgeon at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead. Around 100,000 people in Britain have facial palsy. It can be caused by a stroke, if the stroke affects the area of the brain that sends signals to the facial nerve. It can also be a result of traumatic injury, damage after surgery, or simply because of a virus damaging the facial nerve - this happens in Bell's palsy, which affects more than 28,000 people a year. Facial palsy affects not just appearance, but lots of functions, too. The facial nerve - which rises from the bottom of the brain on both sides, then sends branches across the face - controls the tongue's taste buds, for instance, and the salivary glands, so patients may suffer from dry mouth. Most also have difficulty blinking, because the nerve controls the muscle that makes the eye blink shut. However, it does not control the levator muscle, which holds it open. While many patients will recover, with symptoms easing within eight weeks, Lauren's facial nerve was too damaged to regain function. When she first saw me, her left eye was wide and staring because the lower lid was also pulled down and sideways. This can cause all sorts of problems, from dryness to injury. Five years ago, I would have recommended a gold implant - in the shape of a very thin bar - fitted under the eyelid to allow her to close the lid. The extra weight makes the eyelid heavier, so it closes automatically when the levator muscle relaxes. This procedure is used widely across the NHS. But I now believe platinum is much better. It's 10 per cent more dense than gold, so you can make the implant thinner without losing weight. Platinum is also inert - gold will cause reactions, such as irritation and inflammation, in about 5 per cent of people. The left side of her face was droopy - until now . I helped design a special system of individual links of platinum which we can join together with nylon to create a chain of the desired length and weight. For Lauren, I used three links weighing 0.4g each. This is much easier than stitching in a single bar of metal and then finding that it is too heavy or light. This way, we can easily add or remove a link. In 2013, we carried out a study at Queen Victoria Hospital, using platinum chain implants on 18 patients. Only two needed adjustments and 80 per cent said that they hardly noticed the implant, compared with just 20 per cent of patients who had a gold implant (the study will be published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology). First, we anaesthetised the skin around Lauren's eye. Then, on a workbench, I linked the correct number of platinum links to form the weight I required (I'd previously done a trial run, sticking temporary weights to the outside of her eyelids to check the weight). I made an incision across the outside of her eyelid, where it makes a natural crease, making sure not to cut through to the eyeball. I placed the links inside this incision, above the eyeball, stitching the chain in place from the outside in, before closing the incision. These nylon stitches stay in place for several years before being reabsorbed by the body. By then, the links will be embedded in surrounding tissue. When the chain was in place, and the eye was open, it sat above the eyeball so it did not come into direct contact with that delicate part of the eye. Even when the eye is shut, the implant doesn't touch the cornea. When Lauren wanted to blink, her brain switched off the levator muscle, which keeps the eyelid wide open. The corresponding muscle, the orbicularis occuli muscle, which should pull the eyelid down, does not work in Lauren's case because it is controlled by the facial nerve. The percentage of stroke patients who are affected by facial weakness . However, the new chain meant that the eyelid was sufficiently heavy to fall, thanks to gravity. Although it wasn't a perfect solution - at first, Lauren's eye closed more slowly than a fully functioning eyelid - at least she could blink again. Over time, the blinking gets better as muscle tone improves. Risks include infection and bleeding, but these are rare. I hope the implant will last Lauren a lifetime and that platinum implants will become the treatment of choice. ANY DRAWBACKS? 'Gold upper eyelid implants have been used for decades for facial palsy,' says Saj Ataullah, a consultant oculoplastic surgeon at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. 'Platinum is more expensive, but seems to be better since it is inert and does not cause reactions. And as the implants are less bulky, it's also superior cosmetically. 'This chain segment innovation seems to work well. Any procedure can result in post-operative problems, but these appear to be rare. 'Longer-term follow-up is needed before we can conclude that chain-link implants are truly superior to other platinum weights, such as bars. But they are promising so far.' The operation costs around £3,000 privately. The NHS does not automatically fund it .

Lauren Crawley had surgery for a benign brain tumour behind her left ear . While the op was a success, it damaged a facial nerve . The left side of her face consequently appeared droopy . But a new platinum implant has 'made her look more normal'

Flying for business or pleasure is one of the most thrilling experiences in the world, but it remains full of mystery for the average traveller. Curious passengers have burning questions every time they step foot on a plane – from whether pilots require a key to start a plane to where flight attendants sleep on long-haul flights. MailOnline Travel spoke to a number of experts to debunk some of the myths that exist and answer some of travellers’ frequently asked questions about planes. Scroll down for video . Once a pilot initiates the sequence to start a modern plane, the remaining steps are done automatically . How do pilots start a plane? It’s not as simple as turning a key or pushing a single button. Starting a plane is ‘a little more complicated’ than starting a car, said Captain Piers Applegarth, a representative of the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA). The retired training captain said an air start motor rotates the jet engines before adding fuel and starting the ignition. He said: ‘This means that there are a few levers and buttons that need to be moved. On modern aircraft, most of this is done automatically once the start sequence is initiated but a pilot can still start it manually.’ Flight attendants eat the same meals that are provided to passengers if the airline bothers to feed them at all . Is the crew served the same food as passengers? If meals are provided by the airline, pilots do not eat the same reheated chicken or pasta dishes that are served to passengers in economy. To reduce the risk of food poisoning, the captain and co-pilot usually eat different meals, said Mr Applegarth. Like passengers, the flight crew can bring their own food on board, but the meals provided to them are the same or variations of the meals provided to passengers in business class. Caterers will sometimes load meals designated specifically for the crew, said Patrick Smith, a pilot and author of Cockpit Confidential. He said: ‘At my airline we are given a menu prior to departure and will write down our entree preferences – first choice, plus at least one alternate. ‘Eating in the cockpit can be messy, so on international flights I usually take my meals in the cabin, on my rest break. ‘With potential illness in mind, pilots are encouraged to eat different entrees, but this is not a hard and fast rule. In practice it comes to down to your preferences and what’s available.’ Flight attendant Sarah Steegar, who works for a major US airline, said if – ‘and that’s a big if’ – an airline provides food to cabin crew it will be the same food that is served to passengers. But it’s rare for some airlines to provide meals to flight attendants on flights under 12 hours, she added. ‘If there are meals left over we can have that. Many of us try to bring our own food, but it’s a challenge, considering periods of time with no refrigerators and different liquid restrictions and customs laws. ‘Fun fact: the UK is the most difficult when it comes to trying to bring food for ourselves.’ The Airbus A350 has private sleeping quarters for flight attendants on long-haul flights . Where do pilots and cabin crew sleep and go to the loo? Planes that fly long-haul routes which require more than two pilots usually contain private bunks for the flight crew, said Mr Applegarth. In other cases pilots try to catch some shut-eye in special rest seats allocated for them within or near the cockpit, or within the passenger cabin, he added. Mr Applegarth said: ‘Generally flights less than about 10 hours and 30 minutes only carry two pilots. For longer flights extra pilots are carried so that each pilot can have a chance to sleep and be rested for the landing.’ The Airbus A380, which is the world’s largest passenger airliner, has private sleeping quarters below its decks which flight attendants use for rest. Mr Smith said: ‘Flight attendants also work in shifts, and similarly to the pilots their rest quarters can either be a designated block of cabin seats or a separate room somewhere. ‘Many flight attendant rest quarters are located in the far aft of the plane, above or below the main deck, and can accommodate six or more cabin crew simultaneously.’ When nature calls, flight and cabin crew on most planes use the same toilets as passengers. The Boeing 747, the original jumbo jet, has a lavatory just for pilots. Prior to any flight the crew will verify that the toilets have been serviced and the waste tanks are empty . What happens if a toilet’s tank fills up? The toilets cannot be emptied in the sky, so that means all of the human waste is stored on board until the plane lands and a ground crew empties the tanks. ‘If the toilet becomes full then it is out of action and the flight attendants block out the toilet so it can't be used,’ said Mr Applegarth. Prior to any long-haul flight the crew will verify that the toilets have been serviced and the waste tanks are empty, Mr Smith added. He said: ‘It seldom happens, but if a particular lavatory tank fills or overflows en route, that lav will be closed off. It's extremely unusual for all of the lavs to become unusable – a serious situation that could result in the flight being diverted.’ Pilots monitor multiple frequencies and occasionally chat with other pilots about turbulence . Do commercial pilots communicate with other pilots during a flight? Mr Applegarth said pilots are always monitoring multiple frequencies and occasionally chat with other pilots who are in the air. He said: ‘We are always listening out on one frequency that air traffic are using and we use another radio tuned to a special frequency to listen out for aircraft which may have an emergency. ‘We also have a chat frequency that we can use to share information such as turbulence.’ The amount of fuel that is consumed depends on the aircraft type, altitude, flight path and weather . How much jet fuel is required? A jet engine typically burns about 2,400 pounds (approximately 1,100 litres) of fuel per hour, with planes carrying a lot more fuel than required for the individual trip. Mr Applegarth said: ‘For a flight we load an amount of fuel that is the sum of the fuel needed to fly the route, an extra amount added for contingency – for instance, in case we have to hold – some extra fuel so that we could divert to another airfield and we also have to land with a minimum amount of fuel even if we used all the fuel just mentioned. ‘So after a flight we always have a minimum of fuel on board. On top of this, pilots can also decide to add extra fuel for each trip if they think it will be needed above and beyond that above.’ Mr Smith said the amount of fuel that is consumed depends on the aircraft type, altitude, flight path and weather. A Boeing 767 on a flight from London to New York would burn about 75,000 pounds of jet fuel (34,020 litres), while a Boeing 747 or an Airbus A380 might use twice that amount, he said. Condensation trails are similar to the fog that results when a person exhales on a cold day . Why do planes leave long white trails in the sky? These condensation trails form when humid exhaust from jet engines cools very quickly in colder and dryer air at higher altitudes. Mr Smith said: ‘It's not unlike the fog that results when you exhale on a cold day. In other words, contrails are clouds. ‘Water vapour, strange as it might seem, is a by-product of the combustion within jet engines, which is where the humidity comes from.’ 'Not even the world's strongest man would be able to open' a plane door in mid-air, said one expert . What would happen if a plane’s door suddenly opened mid-flight? This ranks among passengers’ biggest fears, but Mr Applegarth said it is extremely unlikely, if not impossible, for someone to open the door as the pressure inside the plane is much greater than the pressure outside. He said: ‘This means the door is being forced closed. Not even the world's strongest man would be able to open it.’ Mr Smith added: ‘In addition to any mechanical latching, most aircraft doors open inward before they open outward, and like a drain plug they are held in place by the forces of the pressurised cabin. ‘If a door were to open somehow the result would be a very quick decompression, though in all likelihood not a destructive or catastrophic one.’ Margins on the average economy class ticket are similarly thin, said pilot and author Patrick Smith . How much money does an airline pocket from each ticket sale? A recent Travelzoo study found that British Airways’ profit margin for each £690 ticket it sold for a flight from London to New York was just £4.24, accounting for 0.61 per cent of the overall cost. Almost the entire cost of the return flight went towards taxes, surcharges and operating costs. Mr Smith said budget airlines probably make nothing from their super-cheap promotional fares, and margins on the average economy class ticket are similarly thin. ‘Margins on a premium-class long-haul fare costing thousands of pounds, on the other hand, will be much higher,’ he said.

Flying is a thrilling experience but is full of mystery for most passengers . MailOnline Travel spoke to experts to answer common questions . To reduce the risk of food poisoning, pilots do not eat the same meals . Larger planes have private sleeping quarters for flight attendants . 'The world's strongest man' wouldn't be able to open a door mid-flight .

A heartbroken mother has spoken out about her relentless grief after her baby son was brutally murdered in a random attack when a stranger broke into their home. Casey Veal's son Zayden was just 10 months old when he was bludgeoned to death by a drug-crazed burglar who broke into their Bendigo home at random, whilst the baby slept in his cot in June 2012. 'It tortures because it's something that's always like – why me? Why our house? Why our Zayden?' a heartbroken Ms Veal told 60 Minutes. The culprit was 19-year-old Harley Hicks who bashed baby Zayden more than 30 times with a homemade baton during a senseless and unprovoked robbery, fuelled by ice and marijuana. Casey Veal's son Zayden was just 10 months old when he was bludgeoned to death by a drug-crazed burglar who broke into their Bendigo home at random in the middle of the night as the family slept . The culprit was 19-year-old Harley Hicks (pictured) who bashed baby Zayden more than 30 times with a homemade baton during a senseless and unprovoked robbery, fuelled by ice and marijuana . Heartbroken mother Casey Veal (pictured) has spoken out about her relentless grief after her baby son was brutally murdered in a random attack when a stranger broke into their home . 'My son was murdered so he could get a hit of ice. That's it,' Ms Veal told 60 Minutes. Hicks left the home with nothing more than a wallet and a pair of sunglasses. He unplugged the baby monitor before unleashing the vicious attack on the defenceless baby while Ms Veal and Zayden's brother Xavier, then aged three, slept. When Ms Veal woke she realised they'd been robbed. She was then faced with the horror of discovering the brutal attack on her son, leaving him almost beyond recognition. 'When I walked over to the cot, I pulled the blankets back and that's when I saw his face and there was blood everywhere underneath him,' she said tearfully. Zayden had been repeatedly bashed before he was stabbed 32 times with a homemade copper baton. The happy baby with a beautiful smile suffered a crushed skull, broken collar bone and a broken rib. He was rushed to hospital but couldn't be saved. The drug-fuelled killed unplugged the baby monitor before unleashing the vicious attack on the defenceless baby Zayden (left) while Ms Veal and Zayden's brother Xavier (right), then aged three, slept . The happy baby with a beautiful smile suffered a crushed skull, broken collar bone and a broken rib . The baby was a victim of a random attack yet his mother remains wracked with guilt. 'He was gone so I asked if I could have him, I just wanted to hold him,' she told 60 Minutes. 'I just sat and I cried. I just said 'I am so sorry.' 'I'm so sorry that I failed. My only job as your mum was to look after you and I didn't.' The new interview coincides with the federal government's announcement of the introduction of a task force to combat the 'national ice epidemic'. Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash says the best way to reduce demand for ice is to educate the community, not just police its use. 'We can't arrest our way out of this problem,' she told ABC TV. The health and education campaign will warn Australians about the dangers of the drug. Its key message would be that a momentary high would lead to a lifetime of pain and suffering, Mr Abbott said. He declared the drug worse than heroin, LSD, cocaine or ecstasy. Justice Kaye said the murderer Hicks had at no point shown remorse.'Nor was there even the slightest indication by you of any pity or sympathy for the baby... or for his family' The baby was a victim of a random attack yet his mother Casey Veal (pictured) remains wracked with guilt . 'It's much more addictive, much more dangerous, much more damaging,' he told reporters in Sydney. Asked if the campaign would be as confronting as the infamous Grim Reaper AIDs ads of the 1980s, Senator . Nash said: 'We're going to do what's most effective.' The campaign will get underway 'well before' June 30, Mr Abbott later added. Ice is known for its intense comedowns and can make a person feel paranoid, hallucinate, aggressive and extremely violent. As for his motivation, Hicks has offered no explanation for why he committed the horrific act. The murder weapon, a homemade baton, was later discovered at Hick's home with his DNA on one end and Zayden's on the other. The murder weapon, a homemade baton, was later discovered at Hick's home with his DNA on one end and Zayden's on the other . Casey Veal says her now five-year-old son Xavier (left) remains deeply affected by the death of his baby brother Zayden (right) Yet after his arrest, Hicks tried to blame the murder on another person and reportedly lied throughout investigations. Harley Hicks has been sentenced to life in prison with 32 years non parole for the brutal murder of baby Zayden Veal-Whitting. 'It is almost unthinkable that any human being could have carried out such a sickening crime that you have committed,' Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kaye said in sentencing Hicks. 'What you did was totally and utterly evil.' Justice Kaye said he could not say for sure if Hicks had viciously snuffed out Zayden's cry in a bid to silence the baby during the robbery. 'If that constituted your motive for killing Zayden, then you murdered an innocent child so that you could escape the premises with the valuable items that you had stolen from it,' he said. 'On the other hand, if that was not your motive, then your murder of Zayden was simply an act of unmitigated evil committed by you for the sheer sake of it.' After his arrest, Hicks tried to blame the murder on another person and reportedly lied in investigations . Zayden had been repeatedly bashed before he was stabbed 32 times with a homemade copper baton . Zayden's mother Casey Veal arriving at the Supreme Court in Bendigo to see her son's killer sentenced . Justice Kaye said Hicks perpetrated an extraordinarily violent bashing on Zayden involving multiple blows with the baton to the head, face and other parts of his body. 'He was utterly harmless, defenceless and helpless,' he said. 'Any human being with even a shred of decency and humanity could only feel compassion, tenderness and protectiveness towards an infant in those circumstances. 'By contrast, you inflicted a brutal bashing, with a lethal instrument, on that baby. 'You crushed his skull, you savagely beat him with at least 30 blows. In court before the sentencing in 2014, Ms Veal delivered a powerful impact statement, detailing the devastating impact of Zayden's murder on herself and her family's life forever . Justice Kaye said Hicks perpetrated an extraordinarily violent bashing on Zayden involving multiple blows with the baton to the head, face and other parts of his body . The judge also described the English language as being 'entirely inadequate' to describe the horror and grief Zayden's mother, Casey Veal, and her family went through . Justice Kaye said Hicks, of North Bendigo, had shown no remorse. 'At no stage of the trial could I detect from you any sign of remorse. Nor was there even the slightest indication by you of any pity or sympathy for the baby, whose life you had taken, or for his family, whose lives you have shattered. 'Rather, you seemed totally oblivious and impervious to such human feelings.' The judge also described the English language as being 'entirely inadequate' to describe the horror and grief Zayden's mother, Casey Veal, and her family went through. In court before the sentencing in 2014, Ms Veal delivered a powerful impact statement, detailing the devastating impact of Zayden's murder on herself and her family's life forever. 'Since the crime occurred I have lost my outlook and determination in life I once had. I may stand before you alive and breathing but I'm but a shadow of my former self.' 'I am serving a life sentence... all I have is memories and most of them are tainted by this crime,' the statement read. Harley Hicks has been sentenced to life in prison with 32 years non parole for the brutal murder of baby Zayden Veal-Whitting (pictured) Hicks left the home with nothing more than a wallet and a pair of sunglasses during his ice-fuelled attack .

Heartbroken mother speaks out about the brutal murder of her baby son . Baby Zayden was murdered as his family slept during a random robbery . Harley Hicks, 19, attacked the 10-month-old baby in an ice-fuelled rampage . Casey Veal opened up about the pain she lives with since her son's death . It comes as the federal government announced a task force this week to combat the 'national ice epidemic'

Kevin Pietersen's attempt to impress the England selectors ended in failure in Cardiff on Sunday afternoon. In the same Swalec Stadium arena where Pietersen hopes to be batting against Australia in the first Ashes Test this summer, the Surrey batsman fell for 19 after appearing to be ready to build on the 170 he made against the Oxford students last week. Pietersen was making his first LV= County Championship appearance since June 2013 in the hope of finding a way back into the England set-up. Kevin Pietersen trudges off the pitch after being dismissed for 19 on his Championship return . Pietersen edges behind off the bowling of Craig Meschede having already survived a scare . The former England star's expression tells the story as he sees the ball held at first slip . The 34-year-old came to the wicket just after lunch with Surrey well placed on 111 for two and he was soon into his stride with two boundaries - one through the legside and the other a fine cover drive - in the same Andy Carter over. Pietersen was fortunate to escape with a mistimed hook off Graham Wagg, which just beat the fine-leg fielder, but he picked up the fourth boundary of his innings when he drove the ball over the head of left-arm spinner Dean Cosker. However, his 28-ball stay ended when he pushed hard at Craig Meschede's medium pace and edged to Colin Ingram at first slip with Surrey reduced to 150 for three. Meschede celebrates removing the Surrey batsman, but the Glamorgan bowlers were made to toil . Pietersen had to watch on as his team-mates piled on the runs, with Surrey reaching 363/3 on day one . Pietersen, who is hoping for an England return, had looked in good form before edging behind . Sri Lankan star Kumar Sangakkara, making his Surrey debut, outshone Pietersen, scoring a century as the visitors piled on the runs on the first day. The 37-year-old put together a huge partnership of over 200 with former England one-day wicketkeeper Steven Davies - who also reached three figures - after Pietersen's departure. Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakarra made a hundred on Surrey debut batting at No 3 .

Kevin Pietersen playing his first County Championship game for two years . Pietersen was caught at slip off the bowling off Craig Meschede for 19 . Kumar Sangakkara scored a debut century for Surrey after KP was out . Surrey reach 363 for three at stumps on day one against Glamorgan .

A student remains under police guard in hospital after being kidnapped, tortured with pliers and forced to drink bleach by masked men in an apparent revenge attack for 'accidentally scraping a man's car'. Motaz Zaid, who is currently studying economics at the University of Greenwich, was with a friend in St Marks Close in Parsons Green, south west London, in the early hours of Friday when the group of thugs targeted them. His friend, who wishes to remain anonymous, said the pair were sprayed with ammonia and assaulted with tools before Mr Zaid, 20, was bundled into a Mercedes C220 Estate and driven off. Motaz Zaid was with a friend in Parsons Green, south west London, in the early hours of Friday when the group of thugs targeted them. Mr Zaid was apparently bundled into a Mercedes by masked men and attacked . The friend, 19, who was stabbed several times in the back and legs during the ordeal, was left for dead in the quiet residential street while Mr Zaid was found dumped a few miles away, close to the A3 on the border of New Malden and Parsons Green. Police became alerted to the incident after spotting the vehicle in Beverley Way, Kingston, at about 1am. Uniformed officers approached the stationary car, but it drove off and fled from the scene despite attempts by police to pursue it. Officers then discovered Mr Zaid dumped on the side of the road with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a south London hospital, which cannot be named for security reasons, where he remains in a critical condition. His friend was also taken to hospital with stab wounds but was later discharged. The friend recalled the incident today and told the Evening Standard: 'They had been parked waiting for him to get back. As we both got out of the car, these five guys just jumped us. They sprayed something in our eyes and it blocked our vision. 'They weren't after me, they were beating him up. I tried to fight them off and to grab him but he was on the floor and not moving. I hit one of them in the face and three of them chased me into the main road and stabbed me. 'By the time I got back to my friend the car had left and I thought he had got away but after looking for him I realised they had taken him in the car.' Mr Zaid, 20, who is currently studying economics at the University of Greenwich, was found dumped at the side of the A3 in Beverley Way, Kingston, south west London (above). He remains in hospital with critical injuries . Mr Zaid's father Azz said his son's injuries were 'very serious', adding: 'My heart is broken when I see my son like that. I can't believe anyone could do that to another human being.' He said he believes the incident is in response to a minor altercation last week. He said his son was allegedly involved in an accident with another car, in which one of the vehicles became slightly damaged. He claims the other driver refused to negotiate a settlement and threatened violence if his son did not pay £400. Metropolitan Police said officers from the Trident Gang Crime Command are currently investigating the incident and trying to trace the suspects . Officers confirmed the car involved was a Mercedes C220 Estate but said it is not known how many suspects were in the vehicle. Scotland Yard confirmed no arrests have yet been made in connection with the incident. Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Motaz Zaid, 20, apparently kidnapped, tortured and forced to drink bleach . He was bundled into a Mercedes C220 Estate, attacked and later dumped . Police found him at the roadside in south west London with critical injuries . Officers now hunting gang of masked raiders accused of the horrific attack .

Tim Sherwood's penchant for a gilet has put the Aston Villa boss' sense of fashion in the spotlight and it isn't hard to imagine what he thought about Carles N'Zogbia's choice of attire on Tuesday. The Villa wide man turned up for training at the club's Bodymoor Heath complex wearing an outrageously flamboyant shirt and trouser combo. Shay Given certainly wasn't a fan of N'Zogbia's flowery ensemble, made worse by his decision to wear sunglasses in the dressing room. Charles N'Zogbia poses in his flowery outfit before Aston Villa training on Tuesday . N'Zogbia has featured regularly under Tim Sherwood since his appointment in February . N'Zogbia is no stranger to a garish outfit as seen here in a camouflage jump suit . Tim Sherwood became famous for wearing a gilet during his time as Tottenham manager last season . The Aston Villa goalkeeper took to Twitter to ridicule the Frenchman's choice of attire describing it as the 'the worst ever'. The Ireland international posted a picture of N'Zogbia on the social networking site writing 'OMG get on Charles N'Zogbia's gear. #wow #Worstever'. N'Zogbia has featured regularly under Sherwood since he was appointed in February, but after catching a glimpse of his outfit may have had a few choice words for the former Newcastle man. Villa moved six points clear of the Premier League relegation zone after Saturday's 1-0 win against Tottenham at White Hart Lane and face Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next weekend.

Charles N'Zogbia turned up for training wearing flowery shirt and trousers . Shay Given described it as worst outfit ever as he mocked him on Twitter . Villa keeper posted a picture of N'Zogbia's outfit on social media .

THE WILD OATS PROJECT . by Robin Rinaldi . (Hodder £14.99) At the age of 42, San Francisco-based journalist Robin Rinaldi believed she had accidentally succeeded in conceiving a longed- for child. The pregnancy test turned out to be wrong, but her husband Scott wasn’t taking any more chances: he got a vasectomy. Rinaldi’s response was to demand an open marriage and bed 12 strangers in as many months. She’s now written a graphic, tell-all memoir about that year and its very messy fallout. Robin Rinaldi (pictured) demanded an open marriage from her husband, Scott after he had a vasectomy . When they met, 17 years earlier, Rinaldi wasn’t sure she wanted kids. As her biological clock began ticking louder, though, a child came to embody the solution to all sorts of problems. It would strengthen their marriage of opposites, help her finally overcome a troubled childhood as the daughter of an alcoholic bookie and give her life a sense of purpose. Her husband, meanwhile, was adamantly against it from the start. For reasons she never quite gets to the bottom of, he has no desire ever to become a father. She depicts him as stable and stoic but, frankly, he sounds a bit of a cold fish, spending much of his spare time making mead, keeping a file on his laptop entitled My World View and refusing to look her in the eye during sex. After his vasectomy, Rinaldi’s discontent settles onto her failure to sleep around when she was single. ‘I refuse to go to my grave with no children and only four lovers,’ she declares. ‘If I can’t have one, I must have the other.’ Promiscuity, she’s certain, will enable her to look back from her deathbed and feel she’s lived. Instead of ending her marriage, she strikes a bargain that seems to give her the best of both worlds. During the week, Rinaldi lives in a rented studio, free to have as much casual sex as she likes. She picks up men on business trips, places ‘good girl seeks experience’ ads online and, eventually, gravitates to an urban sex commune, where very hands-on orgasmic meditation is practised twice daily. Come the weekend, she returns to Scott and their cat Cleo — no questions asked. Reading about her Wild Oats Project, it’s hard to know what’s more astonishing — that Scott ever agreed to this 5:2 open marriage or that Rinaldi thought it could possibly solve anything. Full disclosure: some years ago, I published a memoir about my own year-long experiment — with chastity. Afterwards, several people told me I should write a follow-up in which I did the exact opposite. I assumed they were joking, but that’s more or less precisely what Rinaldi has done. Not that it isn’t titillating stuff — at least to begin with. What she craves most especially is dirty talk, and she gives as good as she gets. There’s no hint of coyness as she details every sexual act she participates in along the way. As it gets steamier, her prose flushes a deep purple. There’s also some truly terrible dialogue. ‘Hmmm,’ she says, after being given technique tips by a 23-year-old she’s just slept with. ‘Roger that.’ Reading about another person’s orgasms turns out to be just as dull as flipping through their dream journal. Of her 12 partners, most are younger and two are women, one of whom agrees to a threesome. Yet they soon start to merge. This is California, and every other lover seems to be a vegan or a healer or a vegan healer. They strum her songs they’ve written as she fries them soya sausages. Only one of them really gets to her. Alden is a writer in his late-30s. They meet online and quickly tumble into bed. ‘In his sheets, I uncovered women who had lain dormant in me for years,’ she trills. He tells her she’s a goddess and that he worships her — until he ends it, abruptly. Later, when Rinaldi’s year is up and she finds herself back living full-time with Scott, trying to patch up their — you guessed it — deeply fractured intimacy, it’s an email from Alden that finally derails everything. As more women cross childless into middle-age, there’s undoubtedly a book to be written about their journey. This is not it. In fact, Rinaldi seems able to define herself solely in relation to her fertility and her allure to men. So much for her feminism. To be fair, it isn’t entirely devoid of self-criticism. Narcissistic, naïve, unfair: these are all words she applies to herself at various moments. But, in addition to being myopically self-absorbed, this is also a sad book. By the time you reach the end, any gains she’s made are balanced by some considerable losses. And then there’s the book’s dedication. To Ruby, it reads — Ruby being the name she planned to give the child she’s now unlikely ever to have.

Aged 42 Robin Rinaldi believed she had conceived a longed-for child . The pregnancy test was negative and her husband had a vasectomy . Rinaldi then demanded an open marriage and slept with 12 people in a year .

(CNN)A new Kansas law banning a common second-term abortion procedure is the first of its kind in the United States. The law, signed by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback on Tuesday, bans what it describes as "dismemberment abortion" and defines as "knowingly dismembering a living unborn child and extracting such unborn child one piece at a time from the uterus." Supporters of the measure described it as a groundbreaking step, while opponents warned it was dangerous and among the most restrictive abortion laws in the country. The law does not spell out a specific time frame that limits when an abortion can occur, but it bans the dilation and evacuation abortion procedure commonly used during the second trimester of pregnancy. The law allows for the procedure if "necessary to protect the life or health of the mother," according to a statement on Brownback's website. On Twitter, Brownback, a Republican, said he was proud to sign a law "protecting life at its most vulnerable stage." Planned Parenthood Advocates of Kansas and Mid-Missouri sharply criticized the move, which it described as the latest in a series of "extreme political measures aimed at denying women access to health care and at undermining their decision-making ability." "Kansas is now not only the sole state with this atrocious law; it also now has more restrictions on abortion than any state in the U.S.," the advocacy group said in a Facebook post. Both sides appear to be prepared to take their battle over such measures to other states -- and to court. Carol Tobias, the president of National Right to Life, said in a statement that the Kansas law was the first of what her organization hopes "will be many state laws." "This law has the power to transform the landscape of abortion policy in the United States," she said. Julie Burkhart, CEO of Wichita-based South Wind Women's Center, said on Twitter that the signing of the law marked a sad day for Kansas and the United States. "This law puts women at risk and ties doctors' hands," she said. "We'll continue to fight!" CNN's Sam Stringer contributed to this report.

A new Kansas law bans what it describes as "dismemberment abortion" Supporters say it's a groundbreaking step . Opponents say it's dangerous and politically motivated .

Jimmy Anderson is unique. From the moment he emerged as a raw youngster in the England team you could see that. England have always produced swing bowlers but not one with Anderson’s skills. It did not take long to realise he would have an outstanding career. He knew what he was doing, too, as soon as he came into the England side ahead of the 2003 World Cup. He did not need coaching and he did not need telling what to do. Jimmy Anderson edged closer to Sir Ian Botham's record for England's leading wicket-taker in Tests . Look at him on Tuesday. If you had asked anyone which end he would choose, almost everybody would have said the other end to the one Anderson picked. It would just seem natural that he’d want the wind to assist his outswing. Not Jimmy. He wanted to swing it away from the left-hander so he started at the other end and his stats will tell you that you can’t argue with him. It is to his credit that he knows his own mind. There have been a lot of English cricketers over the years who need telling what to do but Jimmy is stubborn and I like that. His attitude is almost: ‘You do what you want to do and I’ll do what I want to do.’ It’s a great advantage for a captain to have someone like that. Anderson celebrates the dismissal of Devon Smith on day two in Antigua, his 381st Test wicket . The 32-year-old is playing in his 100th Test match for England this week in Antigua . Yes, he can be a bit difficult. You talk to Andrew Strauss about Anderson and he’ll tell you about the arguments they had. Strauss would want to attack and have an extra slip if the ball was swinging but Anderson would want an extra cover if he was pitching the ball up because he hates going for runs. You have to take him on occasionally and that’s healthy. Reaching 100 Tests as a fast bowler and being on the brink of becoming England’s leading wicket-taker is more about character and the fight in Jimmy than about his skills. He has had to be tough to get this far. He remembers very well the bad times — putting out the cones, bringing out the drinks and the time spent on the sidelines with injury. He had to go back to county cricket and watch people not as good as him play for England. Anderson has been the leader of England's bowling attack for a while and will be vital in the Ashes . It is far from easy for a fast bowler to play 100 Tests and in Anderson’s case you cannot say he has lost a yard of pace because of all that hard work he has put in. He will be sorely missed when he does call it a day. England must be careful with him now they are in a run of 17 Tests in nine months. If Anderson were to miss any Ashes Tests it would be a serious blow to their hopes of regaining the urn because Stuart Broad is not at his best and Chris Jordan and Ben Stokes are still making their way. Don’t wrap him up in cotton wool, because he is a bowler who needs overs in his legs. But I’m not sure Anderson, who will be 33 in July, should be playing one-day cricket, in which he has never been a world-beater. England need him in Test cricket as long as possible. Anderson was presented with a special silver cap by Michael Atherton (right) for reaching 100 Tests . A youthful Anderson pictured on Test debut against Zimbabwe at Lord's in May 2003 . He wants to carry on for as long as possible, that’s for sure, but he will have to set goals for himself, like coming back at Australia after being on the end of the second 5-0 Ashes defeat in his career. Anderson has said he has changed since the shoving incident with Ravindra Jadeja at Trent Bridge last summer but I haven’t noticed any less aggression… and nor should there be. He needs that aggression in his game and he knows where the line is.

Jimmy Anderson two wickets behind Sir Ian Botham's record of 383 . The 32-year-old is playing in his 100th Test match for England . Anderson hopes to break Botham's record for most wickets in this Test . England have 17 Tests in nine months and must be careful with Jimmy . Anderson will be crucial to any hopes of regaining the Ashes urn .

A radical Muslim preacher has been refused a passport after the Home Office accused him of planning to join Islamic State. Trevor Brooks, an associate of Islamist firebrand Anjem Choudary, was told it was not in the public interest for him to have a passport because he is seen as a terror risk. A Home Office letter says that Brooks, also known as Abu Izzadeen, is an extremist linked to members of the banned group Al Muhajiroun. Trevor Brooks is a known associate of Islamist firebrand preacher Anjem Choudary (pictured) The letter adds: 'It is also assessed that you intend to travel overseas to Syria where you would use this opportunity to engage in terrorism-related activity, likely fighting alongside the terrorist organisation known as the Islamic State.' Brooks, 39, was released from prison last month after serving part of his 11-month term for breaching bail on a terrorist offence. The Home Office said it could not discuss individual cases. Chourdary made headlines last month when it emerged he had been invited to speak at the Oxford Union despite being on police bail on suspicion of being a member of a banned terror group. The notorious rabble rouser received an invitation by letter from the debating society, which stated it would be a 'great privilege' to have Choudary appear as the star guest. Choudary, who once said that Woolwich terror victim Fusilier Lee Rigby would 'burn in hellfire', was even offered a choice of days on which to attend the debate entitled: This house believes that radicalism is born at home. Britain's most notorious hate preacher proudly showed off his invitation after launching a hate-filled rant against Western society outside the Houses of Parliament in late March. He said: 'I am still on police bail after being arrested by Scotland Yard in September last year. 'But the police can't stop me from speaking. They can't stop me from going to the Oxford Union where I've been invited to speak.' He was one of nine men held in a series of co-ordinated dawn raids by counter terrorism police in September last year. All the men were held on suspicion of being a member of, or backing a banned terrorist group and supporting terrorism.

Preacher Trevor Brooks has been refused a passport by the Home Office . Brooks, 39, is an associate of Islamist firebrand preacher Anjem Choudary . A Home Office letter said he is linked to banned group Al Muhajiroun . It added he was assessed as being likely to travel to Syria to fight for ISIS .

England had a good day on Tuesday at the start of this second Test in conditions that suited them. If they go on to bat themselves into a strong position, they can look at it in one of two ways. England can be happy they are good enough to take wickets at home and when the ball is swinging and conditions are in their favour - like here. If that’s the case then carry on as you are, but a position of strength is often a good one from which to take a long hard look at yourself and say ‘how can we improve?’ Alastair Cook needs something different to draw on in his same-same pace bowling attack . Cook is frustrated after dropping a catch off Marlon Samuel, who was on 32 and finished the day 94 not out . Cook and coach Peter Moores are under pressure to produce a result after drawing the first Test . The biggest reason England have not won away from home since 2012 is that they are lacking something different in their attack. The whole of England’s bowling psyche is about containment, it’s about bowling maidens and building pressure, as we saw for much of the first day here in Grenada until West Indies started to crack. That’s fine and it has been very successful for them but with so much batting depth now, with Jos Buttler arguably the best Test No 8 England have ever had, they can afford to pick someone who gives them an extra ingredient. There are those who feel it could have been provided here by Adil Rashid but by all accounts he hasn’t been bowling well enough to warrant selection. England have a good spinner in Moeen Ali - even though he looked rusty on day one - and a more than capable back-up in Joe Root. So perhaps that trump card could come in place of one of the four seamers who all have similar attributes. Leg-spinner Adil Rashid could offer what is needed but by all accounts he hasn’t been bowling well enough . Cook speaks with paceman Mark Wood, who could be what is needed with comparisons to Simon Jones . The one I would keep an eye on is Mark Wood. From what I’ve seen of him there is a bit of Simon Jones about him and the Welshman was a key element of England’s best attack of the last 20 years - the 2005 Ashes line-up. Jones learnt a lot of the skills that made him the 2005 trump card on the Caribbean tour a year earlier, for instance the ability to gain skiddy reverse swing on flat pitches, and Wood might have done that now. I don’t like building players up before they have played Test cricket and then quickly passing judgment on them when they are given their chance but Wood seems to have that different trajectory which should suit overseas pitches. He is the sort of bowler who almost takes the pitch out of the equation - like Jones and like Darren Gough and perhaps Craig White from my day. Moeen Ali is a good spinner for England, even though he looked rusty after being recalled for Grenada . Wood seems to have that different trajectory which should suit overseas pitches on which England struggle . In England we don’t produce enough of that sort of bowler and when we do get one we can hold them back a bit because they can be considered a luxury, or too much of a gamble. Look at the championship game which has just finished at Chelmsford between Essex and Kent. Wickets fell cheaply to medium-paced seam bowlers like David Masters, Jesse Ryder and Darren Stevens. Players like that will never have the attributes to take wickets overseas for England. A bowler like Tymal Mills, a left-armer with real pace who moved on from Essex to Sussex last winter, might. But will he be trusted to form part of a county attack in English conditions? Ben Stokes was the pick of the bowlers for me on day one because of the fuller length that he bowled. I was a bit surprised at how ‘back of a length’ he was in Antigua because I’ve seen him play in county cricket, bowl full and reverse it. He was definitely searching for that fuller length. Ben Stokes, the pick of England's bowlers on day one, athletically fields a shot from his own bowling . Umpire Steve Davis reprimands England's Ben Stokes after he exchanged words with Marlon Samuels . Yes, at times England bowled a bit short. It might have been a case of coming from Antigua, where it was certainly not a ‘hit the top of off stump’ pitch, to here four days later where they found conditions conducive to bowling. I would have done exactly the same as Alastair Cook and bowled first and even though England were not quite at their best wickets started to tumble. Yet you have to remember that conditions and pitches change during the course of a Test — Antigua swung for three days and then didn’t for the last two — and sides have to aspire to a balanced attack. This England attack might be good enough for Grenada on a day like Tuesday but they must seek that little bit more.

West Indies were 188 for five at the close of play on day one in Grenada . Conditions suited England at the start of the second Caribbean Test . England's biggest weakness is a lack of something different in their attack . Mark Wood, who is in the Caribbean, could offer a new element . Alastair Cook's side hasn't won away from home since 2012 .

(CNN)We belong to different generations and political parties. We live in different states and under different circumstances. One of us is a college student, born into a political family, while the other is a former congressman from South Carolina and father of five children. One of us served on the selection committee for the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. The other will receive this award in recognition of the stand he took when he broke with his party and sacrificed his political career to support responsible action to combat climate change. We share an unwavering belief that the United States must lead the world on climate change and seize opportunities for unity, growth and progress. We believe that President Kennedy's courageous leadership in space exploration holds lessons that can help guide us forward. In 1962, President Kennedy, speaking at Rice University, described the space program that he had first announced when he asked the Congress to support his ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon before the end of the decade. Opening his speech, Kennedy stated simply the effect of man's scientific pursuit: "The greater our knowledge increases, the greater our ignorance unfolds." This curious paradox holds true today. Our knowledge of the causes and dangers of climate change has increased even as our ignorance of its ramifications has unfolded. Many of our elected representatives persist in inaction and complacency by arguing that individual nations are powerless to solve the problem because every nation is culpable. Others choose to dispute the science, deny the evidence, and avoid the question of how to solve the problem. But climate change is only scary if we choose to sit, wait and do nothing about it. President Kennedy encountered the same dilemma: "It is not surprising that some would have us stay where we are a little longer to rest, to wait. But ... this country of the United States was not built by those who waited and rested and wished to look behind them." We need not be frightened today. Climate change is a chance for all of us to add a chapter to the story of American triumph and human progress. It is a moment for this generation to display the very qualities we attribute to the American political heroes of earlier times, who left the world a better place for us. Courage of this scale will come from a people who are told that they can do great things by leaders who believe that their people are capable of great things. We believe that America will see opportunity in the danger of climate change just like we saw benefits on Earth from travel in space. Kennedy told the crowd at Rice that the pursuit of a goal that seemed impossible was valuable precisely because it would be so hard to accomplish. "We choose to go to the moon not because it is easy but because it is hard," he said. Something so difficult would only be achieved through cooperation and national unity, and it would push us toward greatness. There will always be reasons for inaction. Many will argue that responsible reforms will hurt our economy as it recovers from the Great Recession. They will exploit the fears of that time to justify extracting rents from industries and fuels whose days are numbered. Progress on climate change will require courage. Some leaders who stand up to meet the challenge may fall, but they can be sure that their sacrifice will light the world with more energy, more mobility and more freedom and ensure a healthier planet. We can start by making straightforward changes in the tax code that are acceptable to both the right and the left. By adopting policies that would make it in our trading partners' interest to join us, meaningful reforms can provide solutions without making government any bigger. As Americans, we are obligated to leave the world a better place than we found it. We believe, just as President Kennedy did, that only if America leads on the most important issues of our time can we deliver on that promise. We call on our elected leaders to embrace the climate challenge before us and light a path to greatness once again.

Profile in Courage award is going to a Republican congressman who risked his career while recognizing the danger of climate change . Authors: Addressing climate challenge is today's moon shot, an enormous effort that will pay big benefits .

Kevin Pietersen can resurrect his Test career and prove axed England boss Paul Downton was wrong to sack him last year, according to Chris Tremlett. Surrey paceman Tremlett believes England and Wales Cricket Board managing director Downton's departure on Wednesday night opens the door for controversial batsman Pietersen's return. South Africa-born Pietersen is gearing up for his first county championship action since June 2013 after agreeing a new deal with Surrey. Chris Tremlett has backed his Surrey team-mate Kevin Pietersen to make an international comeback . Tremlett and Pietersen were all smiles on Surrey's media day at The Oval ahead of the new season . The 34-year-old is determined to restart his Test career after he was sacked in February 2014, and Tremlett backed his county team-mate to achieve that feat. 'Maybe that's the case that those changes open a door,' said Tremlett of Downton's ECB exit. 'They were the guys who were in place that I guess made those rulings that he wasn't going to come back and play for England. 'People have heard things from Colin Graves the last few weeks that he might have a chance of coming back. 'I guess it's just wait and see, who knows what's going to happen in the next few weeks, other positions could change within the England set-up. Pietersen cancelled his Indian Premier League contract in order to play domestic cricket for Surrey . 'But I think Kevin knows he's got a chance if he goes out there and scores runs. 'I think he feels he was harshly treated by being released from the ECB a year or so ago, so I think he's got a point to prove and it will be exciting to see what happens. 'I don't see why he can't get back into the England set-up. 'There's been a couple of changes over the last couple of days with England, and I don't know what's going to happen there. 'But I'm sure if he stacks up a lot of runs then people are going to be pushing for him to get back in the England side. 'It will be interesting to see how it unravels in the next five or six weeks. The 34-year-old takes a snap on his phone during the media day at The Oval on Thursday . 'But from Surrey's point of view we're all hoping he gets out there and scores big runs.' Pietersen was back at The Oval on Thursday for Surrey's pre-season press day, posing for team photographs. The 104-Test veteran's England career went up in smoke during the disastrous 2013-14 Ashes series in Australia, with accusations and back-biting of dressing room unrest. Captain Gareth Batty claimed the Surrey dressing room is 'even better' with Pietersen around, playing down any chances of the returning star causing any backroom imbalance. 'I can only comment on things I've seen with my own eyes,' said Batty. Pietersen has not played for England since England's disastrous Ashes Tour in 2013 . Paul Downton was sacked from his position as managing director of England cricket . 'But if you go up into that changing room now, Kev will be up there taking the mickey out of someone - and someone will be taking the mickey out of him back. 'It's a very nice place to be. 'I enjoy coming to work every morning. 'Whether Kev's there or not it's a nice place to be, if anything with Kev there it's even better because there's a bit more banter, a few more of you boys kicking around and there's a bit more fun to be had at everybody else's expense. 'So it's always been a good place when Kevin's been around. 'I think he's very motivated, and I think there's a bit of fuel there that's motivating him on a daily basis. 'All I see is a young fella, who is desperate to play cricket, and desperate to get back to his absolute best.'

Kevin Pietersen has made a return to county cricket with Surrey . The 34-year-old is determined to make a comeback for England . Paul Downton was axed as managing director of English cricket . Pietersen's Surrey team-mate Chris Tremlett back him to return .

As Jose Mourinho led an angry touchline delegation in pursuit of fourth official Lee Mason, the entire section of Arsenal supporters who sit behind the visitors’ bench climbed to their feet to hurl their abuse. As they settled back into their seats, the rest of the Emirates Stadium exploded into verse about Mourinho, with advice as to where he should go. The Chelsea manager and his assistant Steve Holland had been complaining about the charge from goal by goalkeeper David Ospina which flattened Oscar in the first half, but which was not adjudged to be a foul. Cesc Fabregas returned to Emirates Stadium for the first time since leaving for Barcelona in 2011 . Francis Coquelin of Arsenal evades Fabregas of Chelsea during the 0-0 draw at Emirates Stadium on Sunday . Every Fabregas touch was booed as he operated in the first half in a deep role alongside Nemanja Matic . Fabregas - without his mask on - swaps shirts and salutes the Emirates crowd at full time . The pass to Oscar had been wonderfully delivered by Cesc Fabregas, masked villain of the day in this North London postcode, having the temerity to return in blue nearly four years after agitating to leave Arsenal for Barcelona. Every Fabregas touch was booed. And he didn’t hide. He was influential, operating in the first half in a deep role alongside Nemanja Matic, from where he is often more creative, before moving forward after the break into a No.10 role (and removing the protective mask). There were a lot of touches and a lot of boos. He rarely misplaced a pass but when he did the home crowd cheered. And no cheer was louder than the one when referee Michael Oliver booked him for a dive. It might not, in fact, have been a dive. Santi Cazorla and Fabregas collided knee-to-knee but the Chelsea midfielder also trailed a leg in search of contact more definite and made the it all seem a little too contrived. Oliver was on the spot. So much so that a split-second earlier, he had made a better effort than Cazorla at winning the ball. The referee ruled in Arsenal’s favour, and this proved a very popular decision. There was a rare energy about the Emirates and noise levels not normally associated with the stadium. Make no mistake, this one mattered to those in red. It mattered beyond the confines of the 90 minutes and the points won and lost in what remains of this title race. It was about next season. How close are Arsene Wenger’s team to challenging Chelsea for the title? Can they alter the balance of power in the capital? Can they close the gap at the top of the Barclays Premier League? Of course there were a couple of hate-figures in the vicinity. Animosity levels were up but Arsenal have been brilliant since the turn of the year, with one notable exception, and this was an opportunity to make a statement. Chelsea midfielder Oscar had to be replaced at half-time after a painful-looking collision with David Ospina . Arsene Wenger (left) has not beaten Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho (right) in 13 games as the hoodoo continues . Santi Cazorla of Arsenal reacts after a missed chance during his side's 0-0 draw with Chelsea . It was time to get over the players they didn’t sign and get behind those they did. Mourinho showed respect to Alexis Sanchez by starting with Ramires wide on the right to offer defensive cover and limiting Branislav Ivanovic’s involvement as an attacking force, preferring the muscular Serb to mind the Chilean. There were flashes of what Arsenal do well and supporters rejoiced in flourishes, like a back-heel or two by Aaron Ramsey or a sliver of skill from Mesut Ozil, but they could not beat Thibaut Courtois. Arsenal fans sang: 'Boring Boring Chelsea' when they failed to penetrate, and the jeers for Fabregas were transformed into applause when he was substituted in the last minute. By then the game seemed destined to end goalless. Chelsea, had reverted to the six-man defensive shield at half-time by dropping Ramires deeper, and finished the game with centre-half Kurt Zouma also in central midfield. Mourinho was determined to leave with the clean sheet he came for and, left the more satisfied of the two managers. They remain on course for the title and celebrated at the final whistle. Wenger, meanwhile, cannot crack the Jose-hoodoo. There is work to do in the summer if this gap is to be closed. Fabregas of Chelsea appeals as he is booked by referee Michael Oliver on his first return to Arsenal . Fabregas struggled to settle at La Liga giants Barcelona and signed for Chelsea last summer . Arsenal players mark the upcoming anniversary of the Bradford City fire disaster with a minutes silence .

Chelsea held to stalemate with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Sunday . Arsene Wenger has not beaten Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho in 13 games . Cesc Fabregas returned to Arsenal for first time since leaving in 2011 . Oscar had to be replaced at half-time after a collision with David Ospina .

I yield to no one in my love of the old days — warm beer, cricket on the village green, bobbies on bicycles two by two, all that — but it's rare a chance arises to compare the rose-tinted past with the brave new world, as it did on Saturday evening when Sky's high-octane Premier League coverage went head-to-head with Arsenal v Reading in the FA Cup semi-final on the BBC. As we know, the Premier League has the money and prestige, but what the FA Cup has is history, and boy does the BBC love a bit of history? Lest you were in any doubt, its coverage of the semi-final kicked off with footage of the late Sir Laurence Olivier doing the St Crispin's Day speech from the film of Henry V ('We happy few, We band of brothers,' and so on). Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Jason Roberts and Ian Wright fronted the BBC's coverage at Wembley . BBC presenter Lineker prepares to present the Match of the Day 50th anniversary special broadcast . Reading defender Nathaniel Chaloboah (left) chases Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey (right) on Saturday . Gunners forward Alexis Sanchez celebrates after scoring his side's winning goal in the FA Cup semi-final . Stand-in Match of the Day presenter Gabby Logan (left) with pundits Phil Neville and Robbie Savage (right) The excuse, I guess, was that Reading's nickname is the Royals, but as the second-tier team are also known as the Biscuitmen. The BBC even gave us a moment of history at half-time with a breakdown, something that used to be a regular feature of TV outside broadcasts, when a feature on Crystal Palace's shock semi-final victory over Liverpool 25 years ago came to a shuddering halt halfway through. In such instances, the BBC is lucky to retain the services of Gary Lineker, the best presenter of live football on TV. Sky have never really replaced the disgraced Richard Keys, who had the benefit of longevity in the post. The BBC needs to fight hard to avoid Lineker falling into the hands of rivals. Not that Sky's presenters are less than competent — David Jones did the job — but it's never a good sign when you have to go to Google to check which one it is. The price of live Premier League football is now way beyond the reach of the BBC, which may be the clincher in Lineker's future. While the BBC's match had the lion's share of the goalmouth action, it was difficult to resist turning over to Sky on occasion. Having invested its billions in the Premier League, Sky doesn't skimp on the peripheries. The sound always seems a little crisper, and in punditry, where Sky offers us the Rolls Royce of analysts, Gary Neville, the BBC counters with the mid-range Danny Murphy. In the commentary box, Sky fields Martin Tyler for its big games in the knowledge he'll rarely make a bad call, while the BBC never seems sure who its best commentator is. The man on the job on Saturday, Steve Wilson, is unfussy and made the most of what was the bigger story. The outcome on Sky was depressingly predictable. The BBC may miss out on the Premier League's pricey weekly thrills, but took the biscuit on Saturday. The BBC's Dan Walker talks pitchside with Sportsmail's Martin Keown at Wembley . Sky Sports pundits Graeme Souness (left) and Thierry Henry (right) discuss their match analysis .

The weekend saw BBC's FA Cup coverage compete with Sky's Premier League . It was a refreshing throwback to see the BBC's use of archive footage . Gary Lineker remains one of the BBC's prized assets and they must keep him .

She may have been showcasing some serious hipster style on the streets of New York in recent weeks, but Princess Eugenie proves she can dress to impress too. The 25-year-old royal, who has been living in the US for a year now, looked glamorous as she arrived at the For The Love Of Cinema dinner in New York City on Thursday during the Tribeca Film Festival. The cousin of Princes William and Harry looked serene in a chic white dress with gold embellishment. Princess Eugenie looked glamorous at the For The Love Of Cinema dinner in New York City on Thursday during the Tribeca Film Festival . Wearing her hair in its signature sleek bob, the royal fashionista accessoried her outfit with a peach clutch and matching court shoes. Princess Eugenie mingled with a host of A-listers and film industry bigwigs at the event, which was also attended by Dakota Fanning. Dakota donned a sleeveless navy velvet dress along with a pair of strappy silver heels while hitting the red carpet at the event during the Tribeca Film Festival. The War Of The Worlds actress accessorised the look with a blue leather clutch and matching navy watch. The 25-year-old, who has been living in New York for a year now, looked serene in a chic white dress with gold embellishment and matching clutch bag and shoes . Princess Eugenie, who works in an auction house in New York, mingled with a host of A-listers and film industry bigwigs at the event . During the actual dinner, she was spotted sitting next to actress from HBO's The Newsroom Alison Pill while enjoying the festivities together. Also in attendance was Jennifer Morrison, who wowed in white in a half-sleeved dress featuring sheer panels, which she paired with white leather heels. Kelly Brook was the yin to her yang as she donned a lacy sleeveless black mini dress along with matching patent leather heels for the occasion. The event was also attended by young starlet Dakota Fanning, left, and fledgling thespian Kelly Brook, right . Princess Eugenie has been living in New York for a year now, and, as these photos attest, she is right at home in the cosmopolitan city. At the end of last month, the young royal, who lives three and a half thousand miles away from her family in the UK, celebrated her 25th birthday. In the middle of a Palace function, her father, Prince Andrew, whipped out his iPad and used it to video call his daughter, who currently lives in Manhattan. Eugenie has been in New York for the past year, working for an online auction house. The Duke of York holds an iPad as he invites the audience at the Pitch@Palace event to sing happy birthday via FaceTime to his daughter Princess Eugenie . Princess Eugenie of York, pictured with her sister Beatrice at attend The Serpentine Gallery Summer Party last summer, proves she can cut a glamorous figure .

Princess, 25, looked chic in a white and gold dress . Mingled with Kelly Brook and Dakota Fanning at the dinner . Cousin of Princes William and Harry is working at auction house in city .

Louis van Gaal expects Ryan Giggs to succeed him as Manchester United manager when the time comes. Giggs has been Van Gaal's assistant since the Dutchman took over at Old Trafford last summer. The former United midfielder had a spell in temporary charge of the 20-time English champions following the dismissal of David Moyes last season and Van Gaal believes the Welshman would be the natural choice to succeed him when he departs. Louis van Gaal expects Ryan Giggs to succeed him as Manchester United manager when he leaves the club . Giggs has a word with United captain Wayne Rooney as the Dutch manager watches on at Anfield last month . 'I expect that he (Giggs) will be the next manager after I am gone,' Van Gaal told MUTV. 'Now I have the responsibility. He has tasks that he has to perform like the players. What he has to do, for me, he does it very well.' The Welshman made a record 963 appearances for United during his glittering playing career, which stretched to 25 years. The 41-year-old won a remarkable 25 trophies, including 13 Barclays Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues. Just last week Van Gaal spoke of his admiration for the former winger, admitting there was a likeness between him and his own former assistant Jose Mourinho. Van Gaal has previously likened Giggs to his own former assistant - now Chelsea manager - Jose Mourinho . Giggs and Van Gaal sit side-by-side on the United bench, and the Dutch coach trusts his assistant a lot . 'I have to admit, I could not imagine when I spoke with him in May, that he would work so very hard,' Van Gaal said at a press conference on the eve of United's defeat to Mourinho's Chelsea. 'As an ex-player, you are not used to working hard. He is a very hard worker. 'He reads the game very good, like Jose. But to manage a group you have to learn. What I can see is that he is also learning quickly.' Giggs described taking charge of United for four games last year as 'the proudest moment of my life'. Giggs described taking charge of United for four games last year as 'the proudest moment of my life' The former Wales international took charge of matches against Nowich, Sunderland, Hull and Southampton . The former Wales international added: 'I have supported Manchester United all my life, I have been a part of the club since I was 13. I am proud, I am happy, a little nervous.' Giggs was given a near-deafening reception when he walked down the touchline and took his place in the home dugout at Old Trafford prior to his first match - a 4-0 win over Norwich. He was brought back down to earth a week later when his team lost at home to Sunderland, but United bounced back with victory over Hull and rounded off their season with a 1-1 draw at Southampton. Mourinho worked under Van Gaal earlier in his career and the Dutchman sees similar traits in Giggs .

Louis van Gaal has backed Ryan Giggs to be next Manchester United boss . Giggs has been the Dutchman's assistant since he arrived at Old Trafford . Former Welsh winger also spent period as caretaker manager last season .

An American soldier was killed in a shooting incident Wednesday in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad in which at least two other U.S. troops were wounded when an Afghan soldier opened fire at them, a U.S. official said. The incident happened after a meeting between Afghan provincial leaders and a U.S. Embassy official in the compound of the provincial governor in Jalalabad. All U.S. Embassy staff were accounted for and returned safely to their mission, the embassy said. NATO confirmed one of its soldiers died in the attack, without providing the nationality of the slain soldier, as is the coalition's policy. The Washington official spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak before the official announcement was released. Scroll down for video . Insider attack: An American soldier was killed Wednesday when an Afghan soldier opened fire on a group of U.S. troops in the city of Jalalabad. Above, the body of the Afghan shooter who turned against the U.S. forces working for NATO . Identified: The police chief for the eastern Nangarhar province identified the Afghan shooter as Abdul Azim from the Lagham province . It was the second fatality suffered by NATO since the beginning of the year, when the coalition launched its new mission in Afghanistan called Resolute Support. Also, an Afghan soldier killed three American contractors on January 29. The shooter was also killed in that incident. General Fazel Ahmad Sherzad, who is police chief for eastern Nangarhar province where the shooting happened, said it took place immediately after the meeting and the embassy official has left. 'Right after the U.S. official had left, suddenly an Afghan army soldier opened fire on the U.S. soldiers who were present in the compound,' Sherzad told The Associated Press. The American troops returned fire, killing the Afghan soldier, whom Sherzad identified as Abdul Azim, from Laghman province. The motive for his attack was not immediately known. Information was sketchy and an eyewitness told the AP that four U.S. troops had been wounded in the attack - not three as Sherzad said - and were being treated at a clinic on the American base in Jalalabad. Surprise attack: Afghan policemen console each other at the site of the deadly attack by an Afghan national army soldier who opened fire on U.S. troops, in the compound of the provincial governor, Jalalabad, Afghanistan on Wednesday .

The shooting happened immediately after a meeting between Afghan provincial leaders and a U.S. Embassy official . An Afghan soldier, identified as Abdul Azim, opened fire on NATO troops and killed one American soldier and wounded at least two others . U.S. troops returned fire to kill Azim; the motive of the attack has not yet been revealed . The U.S. soldier killed in the attack has not yet been identified .

A recent college graduate diagnosed with genital herpes is stepping into the limelight in attempt to destigmatize STIs. Ella Dawson, a recent graduate of Wesleyan University who resides in New York City, was diagnosed with herpes two years ago and says she's been dropping the 'herpes bomb' about six months after she had her first outbreak. In her essay for Women's Health Mag, Dawson recalls meeting a boy at a party who offered her a sip of his beer. I have herpes: Ella Dawson has genital herpes and she is sharing her story so that less people with the virus can feel the guilt and shame that sometimes accompanies the common skin condition . 'Don’t worry,' she remembers him saying. 'I don’t have herpes or anything.' His words hit a sore spot for her and she felt compelled to share her sexual health status. '"That’s funny,’ I said, with as warm a smile as I could manage. ‘Yeah, that’s really funny. Because I have genital herpes.’ His face crumbled. Not because I grossed him out — I could practically see the wheels turning in his brain as he realized he’d made an ignorant joke at someone else’s expense. The guy started apologizing profusely,"' she wrote in her essay. Dawson said that even though herpes is often the bud of the joke in popular culture, it's a real issue affecting at least one in six Americans. Dawson said that she felt empowered after telling someone she had herpes because it humanized the STI in a way that made it less of a stigma. 'I had seen in the flesh what a simple "I have herpes" could do when said fearlessly, without shame,' she wrote. 'Because when a real person — a woman you know and respect — casually mentions having herpes, it stops being a punchline and starts being someone's reality.' Don't strain: Dawson says that people who have herpes should not feel 'dirty or wrong' and should be aware that the virus is manageable and more common than people would expect . According to the CDC about 17 per cent of people ages 14-19 have genital herpes caused by HSV2. That percentage is only of people who choose to get tested and the actual number of people who have the virus is likely much higher. Even having sex with a condom does not protect someone from the highly contagious virus that only needs skin to skin contact to spread, even if there are no sores present. The Washington Post reports that according to an advocacy group called Project Accept Herpes didn't become a stigma until after the 1970s. '[Herpes] was merely a cold sore in an unusual place until the 1970s,' the group says on their web site. Dr. Peter Anthony Leone, medical director of the North Carolina HIV/STD Prevention and Control Branch told The Washington Post that the stigmatization of the virus was fueled by conservatives after the 'free love era.' Courage: Ella Dawson has the courage to tell people about  her virus because it will humanize the problem for sufferers worldwide . 'Herpes was seen as this marker of being promiscuous or bad or evil,' he said. 'But unless you’re in a mutually monogamous relationship with someone who has never had sex, you’re at risk.' Leone said that the sex scare campaign was both emotionally traumatizing and also gave false information about the virus. A study in the Journal of Health Psychology conducted in 2011 found several survey respondents with STIs reported feelings like 'less of a person.' Leone said that safe sex is very important but that herpes is not merely a sexual condition but it primarily a skin condition. 'The way you remove stigma is by bringing something to light,' he said. 'We need a push coming at the federal level to talk about sex in terms of health and move away from the disease model. Sex should be seen as part of being an adult, a healthy thing you can do and just part of your routine healthcare.' Dawson told the Washington Post that she will continue to blog about the virus and her dealings with it. She said that ever since her article on herpes was published she has received several emails from people around the world sharing their own story. Don't sit in the dark: Ellas Dawson says that people should communicate openly about herpes since so many people have it .

Ella Dawson, 22, a recent graduate of Wesleyan is revealing her genital herpes status in an attempt to destigmatize the STI . One in six Americans have genital herpes and that number is just among people who have been tested . 'When a real person, a woman you know and respect, casually mentions having herpes, it stops being a punchline and starts being someone's reality,' Dawson said .

A 16-year-old schoolboy has died after falling from a cliff and plunging into the sea in the middle of the night. The teenager, named as Joshua Smith, was plucked from the water by the crew of an RAF rescue helicopter and flown to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police today said that the teen's death was not being treated as suspicious, but have referred it to the police watchdog. Joshua Smith died after falling from a cliff and plunging into the sea in the coastal town of Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland (pictured) A major air and sea search and rescue operation was launched after emergency services received reports that someone had fallen from the cliff at Spittal Point, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. The coastguard, police, paramedics, firefighters and an RAF rescue helicopter were all scrambled to the scene in early hours of Easter Sunday. Police have said they are not treating Joshua's death as suspicious (file picture) RNLI station manager, John Dunn, said crews used torches from the edge of the cliff in a bid to spot the boy after the alarm was raised at around 2.40am. 'They were just on the edge of the cliff with torches and searchlights trying to spot the guy in the water,' he told the Newcastle Chronicle. 'The helicopter was there doing its job and pulled him out of the water pretty quick.' Joshua, from the Berwick-upon-Tweed area, was plucked from the surf near Spittal Promenade by a crew from RAF Boulmer's search and rescue helicopter and flown to Wansbeck General Hospital, where he later died. Joshua was a rugby enthusiast and played for his local u16 team. He attended Berwick Academy. Friends described him as a 'lovely lad' who was 'always smiling.' Colin Frame said on the Berwick Rugby Club Facebook page: 'Tragically we lost one of our rugby family last night. 'On behalf of everyone at Berwick Rugby Club, but especially his Under 16 coaches and fellow players, we send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. 'At times like this it is difficult to make sense of the world but at times like this we will pull together as a Club to try. RIP Josh. ‪#‎oneclub‬' His headteacher, Alexis Widdowson, said the school was 'devastated' by the teenager's death. 'Josh Smith was a talented boy who touched the hearts of all those who knew him and he will live on in our memories,' she reportedly told the Berkwick Advertiser. 'Our thoughts, now, are with his family and closest friends and we offer them our sincerest condolences.' Flowers were also said to have been left at the scene of his cliff fall. A spokesman for Northumberland Police said: 'At 3.06am police received reports from the ambulance service that a boy had fallen from cliffs at Spittal Point, Berwick. 'Emergency Services attended along with the RNLI and a 16-year-old boy was recovered from the sea. 'He was taken to Wansbeck General Hospital where he later died. 'Enquires are in the early stages to establish the circumstances.' They added that his death has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission 'in line with protocol.'

Joshua Smith, 16, died in hospital after being rescued from the sea . Fell from a cliff at Berwick-upon-Tweed in the early hours of Easter Sunday . Northumberland Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious . Have referred the death to the Independent Police Complaints Commission .

A 73-year-old man is to appear in court today charged with the murder of his 95-year-old mother at her home. Police arrested David Powell after the pensioner's body was discovered at her home in Doncaster Lane, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday night. Although the body has not yet been formally identified, she is understood to be his mother Celilia Powell. Police arrested David Powell after the pensioner's body was discovered at her home in Doncaster Lane (pictured), Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent . According to the Independent, Mr Powell was arrested after detectives were called to his home on Thursday. Detective Inspector Andy Maxfield from Staffordshire Police said: 'At this stage of the investigation we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.' Police were called to the scene at around 8pm on Thursday. Mr Powell, of Longton Road, Barlaston, Staffordshire, is due to appear before magistrates at Newcastle-under-Lyme today . He said officers were due to have finished forensic examinations by late last night with a Home Office post-mortem taking place today. Mr Powell, of Longton Road, Barlaston, Staffordshire, is due to appear before magistrates at Newcastle-under-Lyme today. Family members affected by the death are being supported by a police family liaison officer. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Body of woman believed to be Celilia Powell was discovered at her home . Her son David Powell, 73, has been charged with the 95-year-old's murder . Police called to the scene in Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday at about 8pm .

A journalist for a Russian TV station has been severely injured after stepping on a land mine in Ukraine, following a night of heavy fighting between Russian-backed rebels and government forces. Andrei Lunev reportedly walked on a tripwire while reporting on recent fighting in Shyrokyne, a village near Mariupol in East Ukraine, and suffered serious head and lower extremities wounds. Mr Lunev, reportedly from Donetsk, Ukraine, received first aid at the scene by medics and visibly shaken colleagues, before he was taken to hospital. Scroll down for video . A OSCE medic provides first aid Andrei Lunev, a reporter for a Russian television channel, after he stepped on a landmine trip wire in Shirokine near Mariupol while covering the conflict in East Ukraine . Mr Lunev stepped on the landmine while inspecting the ruins of Shyrokyne, which has seen heavy shelling and changed hands repeatedly throughout the conflict, with a small group of journalists. Russian media reported that Mr Lunev was taken to hospital in Novoazovsk near the Russian border, where he later regained consciousness. The incident took place in the wake of several exchanges of fire overnight and in the early hours on the outskirts of the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, despite an agreement reached by the Ukrainian and Russian foreign ministers a day earlier. The yearlong military conflict between Russian-backed rebels and Kiev government forces has claimed more than 6,000 lives and left large parts of Ukraine's once industrial heartland in ruins. Casualty: Mr Lunev, reportedly from Donetsk, Ukraine, received first aid at the scene by medics and his visibly shaken colleagues, before he was taken to a hospital near the Russian border . Run for cover: A group of reporters take cover while medics provide first aid to Mr Luneov, a journalist working for the Russian TV station Zvezda . Aid: Mr Lunev stepped on the landmine while inspecting the ruins of the village of Shyrokyne, which has seen heavy shelling, with a small group of journalists . Fighting in the east had largely subsided following a cease-fire deal signed in February but has rekindled in recent days. Recovering: Reporter Mr Lunev was taken to hospital where he later regained consciousness . Heavy shelling was heard in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, late Monday evening and in the early hours on Tuesday. Ukrainian military spokesman Andriy Lysenko told a televised briefing that six troops were killed and 12 wounded in a 24-hour period, while rebels reported one fighter dead and five wounded in the overnight clashes. The death toll is the highest since the February cease-fire was signed. Lysenko also reported civilian casualties, including two teenagers who were wounded in shelling in the Horlivka area, north of Donetsk. Russia and Ukraine agreed in Berlin on Monday to call for the pullback of smaller-caliber weapons from the front lines of the conflict that has claimed more than 6,000 lives. On the ground, however, even the previous agreement that called for a cease-fire and a withdrawal of large-caliber weaponry appeared to be shaky. The U.S. State Department supports the steps taken in Berlin, spokeswoman Marie Harf said Tuesday, but she also voiced concern about the ongoing fighting. 'The Russian-backed separatists continue to take aggressive action in Ukraine,' she said. 'And the Russian-backed separatists continue to stall Minsk implementation.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . Journalist at Russian TV channel step on landmine in east Ukraine . Andrei Lunev received serious head and lower extremities wounds . Six government troops and one rebel fighter dead after clashes overnight .

Boris Johnson was accused of ‘breath-taking cheek’ after he set out his vision of ‘moral purpose’ in business and politics. The London Mayor praised the Coalition for having kept down unemployment and not returning to the dole queues of 1980s Britain. He said the fact that more jobs were being created was ‘one of the absolute moral triumphs’ of the government. Boris Johnson, who is standing to be a Tory MP in a west London constituency, has set out his vision of ‘moral purpose’ in business and politics . The comments by Mr Johnson, who is standing to be a Tory MP in a west London constituency, will be seen as an attempt to position himself as a future party leader. Labour’s Stephen Pound accused the London Mayor of 'breath-taking cheek' Last night Labour’s Stephen Pound, who is fighting to defend a nearby seat, said: ‘I’m thinking of a sentence with the words pot, kettle and black in it.’ ‘It seems that Boris’s motto is “do as I say, not as I do”. It really is breath-taking cheek. He obviously has a different definition of “moral” to most of my constituents.’ In 2004, Mr Johnson admitted a four-year affair with the journalist Petronella Wyatt while he was married to his second wife Marina, with whom he has four children. Five years later he fathered a child by Helen Macintyre, an unpaid adviser in the London Assembly. Mr Johnson spoke about morality in an interview with the London Evening Standard, saying he believed wealth creation was there to fund public services such as schools and hospitals. He said: ‘I think this country was harrowed by the experience of mass unemployment in the early Eighties. ‘One of the absolute moral triumphs of this Coalition government has been to get us through the worst recession for 50 years without seeing a return to those levels of unemployment.’

London Mayor praised the Coalition for having kept down unemployment . He said creation of more jobs was ‘one of moral triumphs’ of government . Comments will be seen as attempt to position himself as future party leader .

As a new parent, one of the most trying parts of caring for a baby is getting them to go to sleep. However, you may be able to wave goodbye tp sleepless nights thanks to one father who has come up with a trick that can get your little one to sleep in less than one minute. Nathan Dailo, from Sydney, uploaded a video to his YouTube channel demonstrating how he gets his three-month-old son Seth to drift off in just 42 seconds. The clip that has now received almost 26,000 views sees the father gliding a piece of white tissue paper over his son's face repeatedly until he nods off. Nathan uploaded the video, writing: 'I'm sure every parent tries new things to put their little one to sleep. 'Watch as my wife and I put our 3 month old baby boy, Seth, to sleep in under a minute using nothing but a piece of tissue paper.' At the beginning of the video little Seth seems anything other than sleepy as he fidgets and whines in his cot. A father from Sydney has worked out a way of making his baby fall asleep in 42 seconds . In his YouTube video, Nathan Dailo shows that by running tissue paper over his son Seth makes him sleep . Then Nathan slowly begins stroking Seth's face gently with the piece of white tissue paper. The first few strokes of tissue paper seems to have little effect on baby Seth who appears to be wide awake, however after the fifth stroke Seth's eyes begin droop. He slowly begins to drift off, opening his eyes occasionally but but by the 14th stroke he has drifted off entirely, and all in just 42 seconds. And it appears that Nathan is not the only one it has worked for. One grateful viewer of the video commented: 'This worked for my baby 5 times already so thanks!' Got a better method? We want to hear how you get your baby to sleep! Email us at [email protected] with your tips and tricks. By the 14th stroke baby Seth has stopped fidgeting and has  completely drifted off . The video has already received 26,000 views since being uploaded two weeks ago .

Nathan Dailo has found a way to get his son to sleep in 42 seconds . In a Youtube video he demonstrates how stroking his 3-month-old son's face with a white piece of tissue paper sends him to sleep . The video has received almost 26,000 views in just two weeks .

Andy Lee is confident he has improved even further since winning his world title last year. The Irishman makes the first defence of his WBO middleweight belt against Peter Quillin in New York on Saturday. And he is confident he is ready for anything the former champion has in his locker. Andy Lee works out with trainer Adam Booth at the Barclays Centre ahead of his fight against Peter Quillin . Lee is making the first defence of the WBO middleweight title he won against Matt Korobov last year . 'We've made unbelievable progress in the last year on my skills and everything has really just clicked for me and my team and now we're seeing the results in the ring,' Lee said. 'I'm very proud to be an Irishman from Limerick defending his world championship in New York, it doesn't get much better than that. 'There's been a huge weight lifted off my shoulders since winning the world title. It's what I always wanted to do and I've been touted as a champion for years and if I never got it I would have been disappointed. Now the monkey is off my back and I can just box and show people who I am. 'We've made physical and tactical improvements in the gym since the last fight and hopefully they'll show up in the ring on Saturday. 'I think this could be a technical fight or it could be a bit of a fire fight. It's going to be a little of both at times. There will be moments where we're looking at each other, figuring each other out, but once we exchange it could be explosive. 'Quillin is sure of himself, but he has to be, I have the same mentality. You have to be to compete in this sport. 'Fighting at home like Quillin is on Saturday, brings a different kind of pressure to the table, it's the pressure of expectations and people you know coming to the fights. That's also pressure and I know all about that. Quillin is a former champion but is yet to taste defeat as a professional and poses a tough challenge for Lee . Quillin says he has faced struggles his whole life and that this fight will just be the latest in a long line . 'I haven't needed to build up my confidence for this fight. It's not time to think. It's time to do what I've been doing every day in the gym.' Quillin, meanwhile, believes the fight will just be another struggle he has to overcome. 'I never trailed in a fight and came back and won like Lee. I've just won all the time right out of the gate. Those other guys aren't 'Kid Chocolate' so I think that's why this fight was made,' he said. 'It's a big fight for him and a big fight for me. He's a smart fighter when he's in trouble so I have to watch out for that. Most importantly I just need to be true to myself. 'A lot of people had Lee as the underdog in his last fight but he came out and did great. That's the thing about boxing; one punch can change the fight. 'I'm getting paid for 12 rounds so I'm preparing for 12 rounds but if I can get him out of there early I will. 'My whole life has been struggles and I've had to overcome every single one of those struggles. This is going to be no different from that. 'Being a father of course made me more inspired and watching my uncle pass has made me more motivated than ever to accomplish everything I want. 'When I gave up the belt I learned that I can be a bigger man and make tough decisions like that all of the time. People think losing is easy, but winning all the time is a different kind of pressure.'

Andy Lee defends the world title he won against Matt Korobov last year . The Irishman has had a renaissance working under Adam Booth . But Lee faces a tough challenge in unbeaten former champion Peter Quillin . Lee insists he is ready for whatever 'Kid Chocolate' can throw at him .

Sportsmail takes a look at 10 things we have learned from an entertaining weekend of Premier League fixtures, as well as intriguing statistics from the Football League. 1. Dick Advocaat might consider bringing in referee Anthony Taylor to give his players some lessons on keeping up with play. The official sprinted more than half the length of the field to be 10 yards from Yannick Bolasie when he completed his hat-trick for Crystal Palace in the 4-1 demolition of Sunderland. Top marks for him – but none at all for Lee Cattermole who was goal side of Bolasie before the breakaway began, yet way behind the official when the goal went in. Connor Wickham and Adam Johnson were also both stood nearer their own goal than the ref when James McArthur’s clearance began the move, but nowhere to be seen when the ball hit the net. Yannick Bolasie raced past Lee Cattermole before scoring his hat-trick goal against Sunderland . Cattermole was goal side of Bolasie before the Crystal Palace winger went on to score his third goal . Referee Anthony Taylor sprinted past Sunderland midfielder Cattermole during Bolasie's impessive run . Bolasie starred in Crystal Palace's emphatic 4-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light . 2. Gary Cahill has responded to the challenge of fighting Kurt Zouma for his place in Chelsea’s defence and looks to be winning the battle. When it got tough for the Premier League leaders at Loftus Road it was Cahill who responded best to ensure Cesc Fabregas’ late striker was a winner. Cahill made 15 clearances – as many as the rest of Chelsea’s back four put together – and won 13 of 15 duels for the ball. Gary Cahill has managed to win back his starting spot alongside John Terry after his brief absence . Chelsea starlet Kurt Zouma had deputised for Cahill during the England international's stint on the sidelines . 3. Arsene Wenger’s decision to axe goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny after fining him for smoking in the showers at Southampton has proved a pivotal point of Arsenal’s season. The 1-0 victory at Burnley was the sixth clean sheet the Gunners had kept in 12 Premier League games since David Ospina took over – one more than they’d achieved in the previous 20. More important, Arsenal have won 11 of those matches to move from sixth in the table to second. Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina has kept six clean sheets since replacing Wojciech Szczesny . 4. Vincent Kompany’s recovery from a hamstring injury was supposed to be the boost Manchester City needed towards the end of the season but instead has marked the collapse of their campaign. City were in the middle of a 14-game unbeaten run when their skipper came back to face title rivals Arsenal at the end of January – a game they lost 2-0. The 4-2 collapse at Old Trafford made it 14 matches since then, of which City have lost eight. Belgian star Kompany has missed only one of them – a 2-0 win over Leicester which saw one of only three clean sheets. Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has struggled for form during the past few weeks . 5. West Brom’s 'Jeff Astle day' provided a nostalgic trip back in time, with Albion’s players wearing replica kit from the 1968 FA Cup final and shirts numbered from two to 11 (goalkeeper Boaz Myhill wore no number, like John Osborne back then). But there was one aspect that was completely out of keeping with the flashback to football’s black and white days – every one of Albion’s players wore coloured boots. Four red pairs, two orange, two white, one blue, one yellow – and captain Darren Fletcher’s purplish pinky colour made up the modern footwear rainbow. West Brom captain Darren Fletcher wore multicoloured boots on 'Jeff Astle day' at The Hawthorns . 6. When Paul Lambert was sacked in early February, Aston Villa had scored just 15 goals in 28 matches in all competitions. It’s taken Tim Sherwood just 10 games to overtake that total – Christian Benteke’s winner at White Hart Lane was the 16th scored since his appointment. Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has returned to form since Tim Sherwood's arrival at Villa Park . 7. James Ward-Prowse backed up manager Ronald Koeman’s faith by tucking away the penalty against Hull that put Southampton on the path to a 2-0 win. Koeman had to shout orders from the bench to let the England youngster take the kick as Senegalese striker Sadio Mane picked up the ball to head for the spot first. You couldn’t blame Mane for wanting to jump the queue – Ward-Prowse had never scored a Premier League goal in 68 previous appearances for the Saints, and none of his four England Under 21 strikes had come from the penalty spot. Southampton manager Ronald Koeman ensured James Ward-Prowse took penalty ahead of Sadio Mane . 8. Reading midfielder Jem Karacan has timed his return to fitness perfectly after 16 horrible months recovering from a cruciate knee ligament operation. The London-born product of the Royals’ youth academy got through 73 minutes of the 0-0 draw with Blackburn in his first start for 16 months – just in time to be available for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal. He has a good chance of playing at Wembley after helping make the defence more solid. It was the first time Steve Clarke’s side had kept a clean sheet in their last nine Championship games. Reading's Jem Karacan made his first start for 16 months against Blackburn on Saturday afternoon . 9. Taking 50 points is normally a guarantee of safety from relegation in League One – it’s been enough to stay up for all but one of the last nine years (Gillingham had 50 but went down on goal difference in 2010) This season looks like being different, though, after Crewe’s draw with Leyton Orient left both clubs plus Crawley on 47 points with four games still to play. That means sleepless nights for Crawley boss Dean Saunders who’ll have bad memories of going down from the Championship with Wolves despite finishing on 51 points. Crawley Town are in danger of dropping down to League Two despite ascertaining 47 points in 41 games . 10. Plymouth midfielder Bobby Reid has the curious middle name of Armani – and he’s certainly all the fashion when it comes to taking set-pieces. The 22-year-old is on his third loan of the season from Bristol City because Pilgrims boss John Sheridan admires his pinpoint accuracy with a dead ball. He showed why by setting up goals from both a corner and free-kick in a 2-1 win over Mansfield that put Plymouth back into the League Two play-off places. Plymouth midfielder Bobby Reid has taken League Two by storm since being loaned out by Bristol City .

Yannick Bolasie raced past Lee Cattermole to claim his hat-trick . Referee Anthony Taylor was closer to Bolasie than Cattermole for final goal . Gary Cahill has won back his starting spot after brief spell on sidelines . Vincent Kompany failed to impress in Man City's defeat by Man United . Arsene Wenger's decision to drop Wojciech Szczesny has been justified .

A series of earthquakes that rattled a small Texan community have been linked to nearby oil and gas operations. In 84 days from November 2013 to January 2014, the area around Azle, Texas, shook with 27 magnitude two or greater earthquakes. Now scientists believe these earthquakes were the result of high-pressure injection of drilling wastewater into the ground. A series of earthquakes that rattled a small Texan community have been linked to nearby oil and gas operations. In this image red squares are injector locations; pink arrows, approximate location of two large brine production wells that are located both near the faults and near reported earthquakes swarms . The oil and gas industry uses injection wells to get rid of wastewater, which can have chemicals, heavy metals, salt and radioactive material. The scientists determined this based on where and when the earthquakes happened; computer models that track pressure changes; and company data from nearby wells. Matthew Hornbach, a Southern Methodist University geophysicist, said the timing and location of the quakes correlates better to the drilling and injection than any other possible reason. 'There appears to be little doubt about the conclusion that the earthquakes were in fact induced,' USGS seismologist Susan Hough, who wasn't part of the study team, said in an email. 'There's almost an abundance of smoking guns in this case.' This adds to other studies that linked injecting wastewater from energy wells to a tremendous jump in earthquakes in Oklahoma and southern Kansas. The map shows inferred faults (dashed) at the top of the Blenburger formation, injection wells (red squares), two production wells (API 36734045 and 36734139) with significant brine production near the faults (pink arrows) and earthquake epicentres (coloured circles) recorded by the temporary seismic network (triangles) In these areas, there have been more than 950 magnitude 2 or higher quakes so far this year, according to the USGS. Earlier today, the Oklahoma Geological Society said it is 'very likely' that most of the earthquakes that have shaken the state in recent years have been triggered by the subsurface injection of wastewater from oil and natural gas drilling operations. The society released a statement following an investigation into dozens of earthquakes recorded in central and north-central Oklahoma. The fluid pressure in the pores and fractures of the rocks is called the 'pore pressure.' The pore pressure acts against the weight of the rock and the forces holding the rock together. If the pore pressures are low - especially compared to the forces holding the rock together - then only the imbalance of natural in situ earth stresses will cause an occasional earthquake. If, however, pore pressures increase, then it would take less of an imbalance of in situ stresses to cause an earthquake. This type of failure is called shear failure. Injecting fluids into the subsurface is one way of increasing the pore pressure and causing faults and fractures to 'fail' more easily. Earthquakes can be caused by injecting fluid into the subsurface or by extracting fluids at a rate that causes subsidence and slippage along planes of weakness in the Earth. Source: US Department of Energy . Unlike other research that linked quakes to the injection of wastewater, the SMU study also sees a secondary link in another part of the drilling process. Massive amounts of brine taken out of the ground with the gas, said study co-author William Ellsworth of the USGS. Removing the saltwater changes the underground pressure. But the deep injection of the wastes still is the principle culprit, Ellsworth said. Azle sits atop the large underground Barrett Shale natural gas formation. The findings come amid heightened debate over oil and gas regulations, including efforts in some communities to ban drilling. Earthquakes can be caused by injecting fluid into the subsurface or by extracting fluids at a rate that causes subsidence and slippage along planes of weakness in the Earth. This infograpic shows the natural and man-made stress changes that may trigger earthquakes in Azle . In Texas, lawmakers are considering bills that would limit cities' abilities to do so. 'Cities across the state should be very, very worried,' Sharon Wilson, an organiser based in Dallas for the environmental group Earthworks, said in a statement. 'It is only Texas state regulators and lawmakers who are living in denial.' The Texas Railroad Commission, the state's oil and gas regulator, hired its first seismologist last year to investigate potential links between quakes and fracking after Azle residents asked the agency to halt oil and gas activities. The seismologist has not offered any conclusions. Remi Oldham, an SMU geophysics graduate student, runs a cable to connect the seismometer to communications interface equipment housed in the orange metal box in Willow Park, Texas. The interface equipment allows the transmission of the data collected by the seismometer back to SMU . Azle is a city located in Tarrant County in Texas. It sits atop the large Barrett Shale natural gas formation .

Azle has recently been shaken by 27 quakes with magnitude two or greater . Scientists say this is the result of injecting wastewater into the ground . This increases pore pressure in the rock causing faults to 'fail' more easily .

Detectives investigating the disappearance of three-year-old William Tyrrell believe he may have been abducted by a paedophile ring when he disappeared from his grandmother's house last September. Detective Superintendent Mick Willing, NSW Homicide Squad Commander, said on Friday: 'One of our lines of inquiry relates to people we expect to be involved in a paedophile ring.' He said detectives from the homicide squad and the sex crime squad are 'vigorously perusing that line of inquiry and this investigation is moving at a very fast pace.' 'We are perusing every lead that we get,' Detective Willing said. The news comes as the parents of the missing toddler have begged for his return in a heart-wrenching video made seven months after he vanished from his home on the NSW mid-north coast. 'Just give him back ... take him to a church, take him to a police station, take him to school. Give him to someone, give him back,' his mother says in a video released by police. The distraught couple has also released new pictures and home videos of the boy in the hope that new clues will emerge as to his whereabouts. Scroll down for video . New video: The parents of missing William Tyrrell, who police now say may have been kidnapped by a paedophile ring, released home videos of the missing son showing the lively young boy playing guitar (above) and playing around his home . Heartfelt plea: William Tyrrell's distraught parents released a video pleading for their missing son's return as well as home movies showing the lively boy riding his bike (pictured) and playing at the family home . Full of life: The new videos of William Tyrrell (pictured, above at a slightly younger age) show a smiling boy full of energy and his mother has begged kidnappers to show her son care and love if the little boy is still alive, seven months after police believe he was abducted from his grandmother's NSW mid north coast home . The parents of missing three-year-old William Tyrrell have released new pictures of their son and a video pleading for his return by abductors who are believed to have snatched him in daylight last September . 'Just give him back':  The parents (pictured) issued the plea in an emotional video released by NSW Police to encourage people to come with forward with new leads as to the missing toddler's whereabouts . In the videos, William can be seen riding his bike down a path and flashing a cheeky grin, as well as playing a guitar and swivelling his hips in times to the music. William was last seen dressed in a Spider-Man suit and playing in his grandmother's yard in broad daylight in a quiet street in Kendall 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. Legal restrictions have prevented William's parents from speaking publicly throughout the ordeal, and their identities are not revealed in the video. The home videos of William were released on Friday. William's father choked back tears as he remembered his son, who was infatuated with the Spider-Man superhero. '(He loved) anything that related to Spider-Man and superheroes,' William's father said in the video. 'He's a cheeky, vibrant little boy ... full of energy. I mean he's my little boy.' But he said William was a cautious boy who wouldn't go with a stranger. Vigorous pursuit: NSW Homicide squad boss Detective Superintendent Mick Willing (pictured) revealed on Friday that police are investigating William Tyrrell's disappearance at a very fast pace and that 'one of our lines of inquiry relates to people we expect to be involved in a paedophile ring' One of the new photos released by police of William Tyrrell show the three-year-old smiling and drawing, while other images and photos show an energetic and happy youngster full of life . A new home video of cheeky William Tyrrell (pictured, eating cake) has been provided by the family in their desperate wait for the return of the three-year-old, seven months after his probable kidnap . William's father (pictured in a videoed plea filmed by NSW Police) choked back tears as he remembered his son, describing the toddler's love of superheroes . Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Mick Willing talks to the media in relation to the investigation of missing toddler, William Tyrrell . His mother said she had a vision that somebody 'reached over ... has gone `clump' on his shoulders, picked him up and moved him on ... because ... that's the only way ... to explain for him not to be there.' She said the family was struggling with not knowing where William is or what happened to him. 'We need to know what happened to him ... `cause we can't live forever ... like this.' She said she hoped whoever had him was looking after him. 'I want him to be safe, I want him to be feeling loved and I want someone to be looking after him because to imagine that something else is going on ... we can't live like that.' William was playing in his grandmother's yard dressed in a Spider-Man suit in Kendall, on the NSW Mid North Coast last September when he disappeared in broad daylight . William Tyrrell's parents released this new photo (above) of their missing son, with an impassioned plea in which his mother said she had a vision that somebody 'reached over ... and has gone "clump" on his shoulders' William's mother said in a tearful plea that she hoped whoever had her son (pictured) was looking after him and making him feel loved . The parents are calling for any who has any 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 release of the video of William (pictured) comes more than a month since police scoured bushland in Bonny Hills on the NSW Mid North Coast in a renewed effort to find the boy who vanished last September . NSW Police divers search a dam for evidence of missing boy William Tyrrell near Bonny Hills, NSW . Police divers were brought in from Sydney to search the murky dam in a bush reserve, and a nearby swamp . The three-day search was carried out near local washing machine repairman William 'Bill' Spedding's home. Mr Spedding was identified as a person of interest in the case after he was due to fix William's grandmother's washing machine around the time the toddler vanished. However, Mr Spedding says he didn't go to the house on September 12 because he couldn't get in contact with William's grandmother. Police searched the 63-year-old's home and business in nearby Laurieton in January, seizing various items, including cars, a mattress and computer, for forensic examination. Mr Spedding has strongly denied any involvement and police have previously stressed he isn't their only line of inquiry.

Police revealed they are 'vigorously perusing' paedophile ring theory . Parents of William Tyrrell have released a plea for his safe return . 'We can't live like this,' mother said as search entered its seventh month . Police say search of NSW bushland is reaching the conclusion stage . Divers were brought in to search a murky dam in a bush reserve . William Tyrrell vanished from his home in Kendall, NSW in September 2014 .

A full-scale terror alert was sparked this week after a dummy wearing a balaclava was spotted on a boat sailing down the Thames with a fake missile launcher on its roof. Thames Valley Police called an Army bomb disposal team after a startled passer-by reported the 4ft long guided missile in a rocket launcher on top of the barge in Reading. Perched next to the fake warhead were the head and shoulders of a convincing-looking man, his eyes staring grimly from holes cut in a balaclava shrouding his face. Panic: A terror alert was sparked on the Thames this week after someone reported seeing a missile on top of a barge in Reading . A spokesman said 'Thames Valley Police received a report from a member of the public about a suspected weapon on a canal boat in Caversham last night. 'Officers attended and conducted a search of the area, and the boat was located. The reported weapon was found to be purely ornamental. 'Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) were also informed and are satisfied it was not a live device.' The canal boat was moored near a children's play area in Christchurch Meadows, where the River Thames flows through Reading. After approaching the boat, police and the bomb disposal unit inspected the missile and confirmed the deadly-looking weapon was a dummy. Menacing: Alongside the 4ft missile were the head and shoulders of a dummy wearing a balaclava . Bizarre sight: A local resident, who asked not to be named, condemned the prank, saying: 'What a stupid thing to put on top of a boat in a town centre' A local resident, who asked not to be named, said 'What a stupid thing to put on top of a boat in a town centre. 'Goodness knows what possessed the boat owner - didn't they realise the panic it would spread? 'We're hoping the police take the time to have a word with them and ask them to remove it. 'It's not funny at all in this day and age, with all the horrible things involving terrorists.' Reading is just a few miles from Windsor where the Queen was in residence in the Castle this week - presenting the VC to Afghan war hero Joshua Leakey. Prank: Police and an Army bomb disposal team responded to the call and later said the missile 'was found to be purely ornamental' Realistic fake: The 4ft-long model weapon was mounted on the roof on the barge as it sailed down the Thames in Berkshire .

4ft missile was spotted on the roof of barge as it sailed through Reading . Alarmed passer-by called police and Army bomb disposal team responded . Perched next to missile was the menacing head and shoulders of a dummy . Experts scoured boat and said weapon 'was found to be purely ornamental'