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A British grandmother on death row in Bali for smuggling cocaine has accepted that she will be next to face the firing squad. And Lindsay Sandiford has told a friend: ‘I just want to get it over with.’ The 58-year-old broke down in tears last night when she learned that her close friend – Australian drugs gang leader Andrew Chan – is to be shot this week along with eight other prisoners on Indonesia’s ‘Execution Island’, Nusa Kambangan. Scroll down for video . Lindsay Sandiford, pictured, believes that she will be executed by the end of the year for smuggling drugs . Sandiford, 58, from Cheltenham, who is on death row, has told friends she 'wants to get it over with' Chan’s brother Michael told Sandiford in a text message sent last night that the execution has been scheduled for Tuesday evening. Indonesia has vowed to kill all of its 58 foreign drug convicts by the end of 2015 – and Sandiford expects to be in the next batch. She told a friend yesterday she was ‘utterly heartbroken’ at the news about Chan. ‘If they kill someone as good as Andrew, what hope is there for me?’ she said. ‘I just want to get it over with. I feel like just giving up.’ Sandiford says Chan – who was sentenced to death in 2005 for masterminding the so-called Bali Nine heroin smuggling plot – helped her cope in jail after she was given her death penalty two years ago. They became friends inside Bali’s Kerobokan prison. Chan has written at least three times to her since being transferred in March to Nusa Kambangan for execution alongside fellow Bali Nine drugs gang member Myuran Sukumaran, 33, who is also Australian. Chan – who turned to Christianity and was ordained in prison earlier this year – told Sandiford shortly before his transfer to Execution Island that he was reconciled to his fate. He said: ‘I’m not afraid to die but I am afraid of dying. I’m scared of the bullets and I’m scared it won’t be a quick death.’ Her friend Andrew Chan, pictured, is expected to be put to death on Kerobokan prison on Tuesday . Sandiford was arrested trying to smuggle an estimated £1.6million worth of cocaine from Bankok into Bali . She was sentenced to death after Indonesian police linked her to almost five kilograms of cocaine . In his handwritten letters to Sandiford, Chan jokes about the quality of the food, and describes a meal of butter chicken and naan bread as his ‘last supper’. He urges Sandiford, who used to tease him about his religious fervour, to ‘keep reading your Bible’ and writes: ‘You’ll find great comfort in the words, as God will speak to you directly.’ His last letter ends with the message: ‘You have a place within my heart, my friend. Be blessed. Much love and prayers, Andrew.’ In the text, Michael Chan said he hoped his brother would be remembered as ‘Andrew the pastor, not the kingpin’. Sandiford told her friend: ‘I really admire Andrew. He’s been an incredible help to me and he would be there for anyone who genuinely needed help inside the prison. ‘The heart of the prison has gone since they left. They organised rehabilitation projects. If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t have running water on the blocks, or the classes in painting, cookery and computers.’ Sandiford, from Cheltenham, admitted smuggling cocaine worth £1.6 million from Bangkok to Bali in 2012, but claims she was coerced into the crime by a syndicate that threatened her sons. She took part in a police sting that led to the arrest of the syndicate’s leaders. She was sentenced to die despite a prosecution recommendation that she serve 17 years. The syndicate’s alleged leader, former Brighton antiques dealer Julian Ponder, 44, was jailed for six years. Sandiford has been refused funding for an appeal against her sentence by the British Government and has rejected consular assistance, in part because of a romance between Ponder and the British Vice-Consul to Bali, Alys Harahap, that led to Harahap’s suspension. A website and Facebook page launched in Sandiford’s name to fund a retrial had by yesterday raised only around £700 towards the tens of thousands of pounds needed for a legal challenge to go ahead.

British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford was convicted of smuggling drugs . She has been sentenced to death and is currently on death row in Bali . Her pal Andrew Chan who also smuggled drugs will be executed Tuesday . She has told friends that if they kill Andrew, 'what hope is there' for herself .

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Reports of Cristiano Ronaldo's decline have been greatly exaggerated: The Real Madrid forward scored five goals against Granada, taking his tally in La Liga to 36 for the season - more than half of Europe's top teams. Granada were torn to shreds by Ronaldo and his Real team-mates as the European champions won 9-1 at the Bernabeu, and their Portuguese talisman managed the first five-goal haul of his career. His record of 36 league goals for the season overtook Lionel Messi's 32 strikes, and put him in the incredible position of having scored more goals than 53 of the 98 teams in Europe's top five leagues this season. Cristiano Ronaldo scored an incredible five goals against Granada to lift his tally for the season to 36 . Granada were torn to shreds by Ronaldo and his Real team-mates as the European champions won 9-1 . The Portuguese star now has more goals than 53 teams in Europe's top leagues, including nine in England . There are nine teams in the Barclays Premier League who have managed fewer goals in the league than Cristiano Ronaldo has this season. They are: . Stoke City, Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion, Hull City, Aston Villa, Sunderland, Queens Park Rangers, Burnley and Leicester City. Ronaldo took some flak last month after a series of poor performances for Real, but his goalscoring has never waivered and even through a difficult period he managed six goals in 10 games, the sort of record most strikers can only dream of. And his displays across the season have brought more goals than the likes of Newcastle United, Malaga, Borussia Dortmund, Torino and Lille. The first three of his five goals against Granada marked the quickest hat-trick of his career, coming in just eight first half minutes. Another followed 16 minutes later, and his last came 35 minutes after that. Ronaldo's displays across the season have brought more goals than the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Lille . It all adds up to a brilliant Easter Sunday for the world's best player, and he spoke of his delight afterwards . Lionel Messi and Barcelona came out on top in El Clasico but he has fewer league goals than Ronaldo . Borussia Dortmund, who can boast Marco Reus among their ranks, have fewer goals than the Real talisman . While Ronaldo overtook Messi on the goalscoring charts, the hat-trick - which could have been doubled - levelled the Argentine's record of 24 La Liga trebles. He almost matched Real legend Alfredo Di Stefano's 28 hat-tricks for Los Blancos in what was their biggest league win in 48-and-a-half years. It all adds up to a brilliant Easter Sunday for the world's best player, and he posted on Twitter after the game, saying: 'Happy to have scored 5 goals with this excellent team work. Thank you for all your support.' If the critics still see Ronaldo as greedy, it certainly paid off at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Premier League: Stoke City, Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion, Hull City, Aston Villa, Sunderland, Queens Park Rangers, Burnley, Leicester City. La Liga: Malaga, Athletic Bilbao, Rayo Vallecano, Real Sociedad, Celta Vigo, Espanyol, Getafe, Levante, Eibar, Elche, Deportivo la Coruna, Almeria, Granada, Cordoba. Bundesliga: Augsburg, Borussia Dortmund, Mainz, Cologne, Hertha Berlin, Freiberg, Hannover, Hamburg, Paderborn, Stuttgart. Serie A: Torino, Sassuolo, Udinese, Empoli, Chievo, Atalanta, Cesena, Cagliari, Parma. Ligue 1: Lille, Rennes, Nantes, Guingamp, Nice, Bastia, Evian, Lorient, Toulouse, Metz, Lens.

Real Madrid beat Granada 9-1, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring five goals . The Portuguese forward now has 36 goals this season in La Liga . That league tally is more than the totals for 53 of Europe's top 98 teams . Nine teams in the Barclays Premier League have fewer goals this season .

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President Barack Obama secretly granted the CIA an exemption relaxing restrictions on drone strikes in Pakistan after enacting more stringent rules in 2013 to reduce the risk of civilian casualties, it was revealed today. According to The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the story Monday citing current and former government officials, Obama gave the spy agency a pass on providing proof that intended targets of drone strikes posed an imminent threat to the US. Had the CIA been subjected to the same stringent rules as other agencies, argues the article, the January drone strike that killed two hostages, one of them an American, could have been postponed or even prevented entirely. Innocent victims: Al Qaeda hostages Dr Warren Weinstein (left), a 73-year-old economic adviser from the US, and 39-year-old Italian aid worker Giovanni Lo Porto (right) were killed in a botched drone strike in January, which US officials say could have been postponed had it not been for a relaxed drone policy . President Obama, seen here April 23 addressing the death of the two captives, reportedly has granted CIA a waiver exempting the agency from providing proof of imminent threat to the US ahead of planned drone strikes . Without Obama's waiver, CIA operatives would have been forced to gather additional information and surveillance data on the al Qaeda-linked militants targeted in the January 15 strike, which may have delayed it, possibly sparing the lives of Dr Warren Weinstein, a 73-year-old economic adviser from the US, and 39-year-old Italian aid worker Giovanni Lo Porto. The CIA was seeking to destroy an al Qaeda compound in Pakistan when the two captives were killed, along with Ahmed Faruq, an American described as a leader of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent. Al-Qaeda's English-language spokesman, a California rocker-turned jihadist, Adam Gadahn, died in a separate strike. Lo Porto disappeared in January 2012 in Pakistan, just a few days into his second stint in the country. A native of Sicily, Lo Porto previously worked in Croatia, the Central African Republic and Haiti. Weinstein was snatched after gunmen tricked their way into his home in Lahore on August 13, 2011 shortly before he was due to return home after seven years working in Pakistan. He later appeared in a video in which, under apparent coercion, he asked the United States to free Al-Qaeda prisoners. Weinstein's widow said in a statement that ‘we are devastated by this news and the knowledge that my husband will never safely return home.’ President Obama last week publicly apologized for the hostage deaths and took 'full responsibility' for all counter terrorism operations. Several investigations into the botched drone strike, including by the CIA and US Congress, are expected to take place in the coming months. Dr Weinstein, pictured with his wife, was abducted after gunmen tricked their way into his home in Lahore on August 13, 2011 shortly before he was due to return home after seven years working in Pakistan . Flowers and ribbons adorn a tree outside the Weinstein familyhouse in Rockville, Maryland April 23. Earlier, President Obama took full responsibility for the counterterror missions and offered his 'grief and condolences' Obama was quick to stress that 'we do believe that the operation did take out dangerous members of Al-Qaeda.' He also noted that January 15 strike was 'fully consistent with the guidelines under which we conduct counterterrorism efforts in the region. 'Since 9/11, our counterterrorism efforts have prevented terrorist attacks and saved innocent lives both here in America, and around the world,' the commander-in-chief said during a press conference Thursday. CIA drone operations are broadly divided into two distinct categories: 'signature strikes' and 'kill list' strikes, according to the Journal. The agency would go after specific targets if they are present on the kill list, but the president has to personally sign off on each such operation. Signature strikes, however, can be carried out against any suspected enemy combatants and are not subjected to Obama's approval. According to the paper, in 2013 the president endorsed a set of restrictions aimed at eliminating 'signature strikes' altogether in order to reduce the number of civilian deaths, but unnamed officials say many of the rules have yet to be implemented. Despite Obama's defense of his counterterrorism record, congressional leaders rapidly called for more oversight over the drone program., . Appearing on CNN’s State of the Union Sunday, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain said drone strikes against suspected militants on foreign soil should be run by the US military and not the CIA. Pushing for reform: Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain said drone strikes against suspected militants on foreign soil should be run by the US military and not the CIA . ‘I think it was probably preventable, in that there was an obvious breakdown in intelligence. They didn't know that they were there,’ McCain said of the January drone strike. The Republican senator and 2008 failed presidential candidate predicted the incident will renew a debate within the Obama administration on how the drone program is run. However, there still appeared to be strong support in Congress for employing the unmanned drones against enemy targets, which has expanded during the Obama administration. Critics have long complained about civilians being killed in the air strikes. It is an ‘integral part of the conflict and a very essential one,’ McCain told CNN. McCain acknowledged ‘some bias’ on which federal agency should operate the drone program, given that shifting it to the Pentagon from the CIA would put it under his purview as chairman of the Senate committee overseeing the military. Nevertheless, McCain said the Pentagon had the expertise and, ‘I think it should be conducted and oversight and administered by the Department of Defense.’ Warren Weinstein is the seventh American to be killed by drones, the sixth who was hit inadvertently. In December American Luke Somers and South African Pierre Korkie were both killed when US Special Forces attempted to rescue them in Yemen. Obama said he ordered the raid because the 33-year-old Somers was believed to be in 'imminent danger.' The president condemned Somers' killing as a 'barbaric murder.' In 2013, Obama defended America's controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an evolving U.S. counterterrorism policy, saying, 'Simply put, these strikes save lives.' But also acknowledged the targeted strikes are no 'cure-all' and said he is haunted by the civilians unintentionally killed. Since taking office, Obama's counterterrorism strategy has increasingly relied on the use of strikes by unmanned spy drones, particularly in Pakistan and Yemen. The highly secretive program has faced criticism from congressional lawmakers who have questioned its scope and legality. Even though CIA drone strikes in Pakistan have steeply declined from a peak of around 128 in 2010, according to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, which tracks each strike reported by the media- there have been seven drone strikes in Pakistan so far this year, the group said.

Obama put in place tougher rules on drone strikes in 2013 to cut down on civilian deaths, but CIA got an exemption . President must sign off on drone strikes targeting suspects on 'kill list,' but operations against other suspected militants don't require his approval . Obama took 'full responsibility' for January deaths of US hostage Dr Warren Weinstein and Italian aid worker Giovanni Lo Porto in drone strike . Senator John McCain on Sunday said drone strikes against militants on foreign soil should be run by the US military and not the CIA .

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Disarming images of the North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un have emerged - apparently showing that he has hurt his wrist. The 32-year-old was inspecting a weapons factory in the country's capital of Pyongyang in a visit filmed by North Korean Central TV. The footage shows the mysterious dictator waving and smiling to the crowds, with his right-hand wrist wrapped up in a white bandage. Scroll down for video . Pictures from state-controlled media show the dictator smiling and waving, with his right wrist in bandages . It is the latest in a string of presumed health problems for the North Korean dictator, aged 32 . According to a South Korean official, quoted in Sky News, Jong-Un must have suffered the injury in the recent past. 'He didn't have the injury when he inspected a military unit on April 4,' the government spokesman said, 'so it must be recent.' Doctors who have examined the photos say it is unlikely that he has fractured his wrist, and judged it to be a minor injury. The state of Kim Jong-Un's health is the subject of fascination around the globe, as he presides over the world's most secretive state. Kim Jong-un resurfaced after six weeks of no appearances in October, walking with the help of a walking stick. There were rumours that he had had a gastric band fitted, or suffering from gout which put pressure on his feet . Pictured here with army generals in 2012, King Jong-Un is named the Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. He has previously revealed plans to launch nuclear strikes on US cities . In autumn 2014 he vanished for six weeks after he was spotted limping across a stage - sparking speculation that an attempted coup in the country or health problems including a leg injury, gout or a gastric band operation were behind the disappearance.. During that time state media reported he was suffering from an unnamed 'uncomfortable physical condition'. He re-appeared in October, walking with the help of a black cane.

Right wrist of Kim Jong-Un pictured strapped up with white bandages . Filmed while visiting a Pyongyang weapons factory in impoverished nation . Injury is latest evidence in a string of rumours about dictator's ill health .

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Prince Harry will arrive in Australia next Monday to kick-off his last tour of duty, where he will spend four-weeks with the Australian military. The royal's down under tour, his final before hanging up his fatigues and retiring from the armed services, will see him , where he'll serve alongside some of the country's elite soldiers in Darwin, Perth and Sydney. Captain Wales, as he is known in the British Army, will fall in with troops at the Perth SAS base and take on training exercises. Scroll down for video . Prince Harry will arrive in Australia next Monday ahead of his four-week stint with the Australian Defence Force . The prince will also time with Indigenous NORFORCE soldiers in the Northern Territory, and the army's Sydney-based 6th Aviation Regiment. If he passes military testing, it is possible he'll fly helicopters while with the Sydney regiment. The prince will join diggers on urban training exercises and bush patrols as well as pack marches and physical training. Before the military stretch gets underway, Prince Harry will travel to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra and lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, according to an Australian Defence Force statement. A spokesman for Prince Harry said he had wanted to come to Australia on a military exchange for some time, and he was excited for a 'challenging and hectic' schedule. Captain Wales, as he is known in the British Army, will fall in with elite soldiers at the Perth SAS base and take on training exercices . He will also be allowed to spend time off-base, meaning Harry will have plenty of time for handshakes with his fans . 'Prince Harry is tremendously looking forward to starting his four week attachment with the ADF,' the spokesman said, according to the ABC. 'It has been an opportunity he has been keen to explore for a couple of years now and is delighted to be able to do it before completing his military service with the British Armed Forces later this year.' The fourth-in-line to the throne royal will have his army activities briefly interrupted at the end of the month, when he flies to Gallipoli with Prince Charles for Anzac Day commemorations. The ADF confirmed Harry will be given down time off-base during his stint, meaning some lucky punters could have a pint with the prince. A spokesman for Prince Harry said he had wanted to come to Australia on a military exchance for some time, and he was excited for a 'challenging and hectic' schedule . Harry will spend time with the elite SAS and Indigenous NORFORCE soldiers during his military exchange . However, the ADF said it has created a very real experience for Prince Harry. 'Defence’s focus for this attachment is to provide Captain Wales with an authentic military experience in the Australian Army that builds on his previous experience with coalition forces and complements his work with wounded, injured and ill service personnel,' a statement read. 'Defence has selected units that best utilise Captain Wales’ skills and allow him to experience a broad range of Army capabilities. The attachment will also allow Captain Wales to share the experience and knowledge he has gained over 10 years of military service in the British Armed Forces, including two operational tours of duty in Afghanistan.'

Prince Harry to arrive in Australia next Monday ahead of four-week stay . Will be Australian soldiers in Darwin, Perth and Sydney during trip . Prince will observe elite SAS soldiers, and Indigenous NORFORCE troops . The royal said to be excited for 'challenging and hectic' schedule . The trip is the last of Prince Harry's military career before he retires .

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A French artist has given a seedy and derelict motel a makeover by painting the entire property - including its palm trees - a dazzling bright white. Vincent Lamouroux publicly unveiled the project, named 'Projections' in LA's trendy Silver Lake neighborhood and it instantly became a hit with passers-by who stopped to take photos. Mr Lamouroux used an environmentally friendly limewash to coat the so-called Bates Motel, including several towering palm trees and the fence around the rundown property. Dazzling: French artist Vincent Lamouroux has painted a derelict motel in LA's trendy Silver Lake neighborhood completely white, even coating the palm trees . The seedy motel, which has been closed for years, was actually named the Sunset Pacific Motel but got its nickname from its proximity to nearby Bates Avenue and its passing resemblance to the motel in the Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece 'Psycho'. Paris resident Mr Lamouroux said: 'The idea behind this project was to cover the entire building and to think about the building as a giant sculpture (on) the scale of the urban landscape. 'With this idea we could provoke ... a strong change in order to create some attention.' Mr Lamouroux has made frequent trips to Los Angeles over the past 15 years. He said he chose white because it 'could bring the most light and could cause a sort of bedazzlement.' Complete whitewash: A man carries paint pots while walking through the interior of what used to be known as Bates Motel due its proximity to nearby Bates Avenue and its passing resemblance to the motel in the Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece 'Psycho' Attracting attention: A passer-by stops to take a picture following the unveiling of the 'projections' prokject yesterday in LA . Explaining the name Projections, he said explained that it refers to the process of spraying the lime wash onto the building - but also that the viewer is able to project ideas and imagination on to the surfaces of the motel. He said: 'It also creates something rather positive; perhaps the idea of a blank projection screen for our desires and wants, and for all our imaginings.' The installation is the culmination of two years work and will be guarded for two weeks before the weather and graffiti artists inevitably reclaim the building. Speaking to LA Observed, he added: 'It was a long process, but not that hard. 'I like the idea that we were able to have around us people who were believers about it. 'It's a great thing to be able to share a dream, starting from an idea and transforming it into a reality. For me, this project is an awakened dream that has turned into reality.' The motel is eventually expected to be torn down and replaced with a new development. Tall order: The huge palm trees surrounding the formerly derelict motel were even coated with white paint . Metaphor of life: Mr Lamouroux said the new white look 'creates something rather positive; perhaps the idea of a blank projection screen for our desires and wants, and for all our imaginings' Long time in the making: The installation is the culmination of two years work and will be guarded for two weeks before the weather and graffiti artists inevitably reclaim the building . Set to be bulldozed: The motel is eventually expected to be torn down and replaced with a new development .

French artist Vincent Lamouroux unveiled the motel's new look yesterday . Used environmentally-friendly limewash to create effect of 'bedazzlement' Seedy building known as Bates Motel for likeness to the motel in 'Psycho' Mr Lamouroux said new look can represent 'blank screen' for our desires .

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Former couple: Ann Malsbury (right) battered Lee Judson (left) with a saucepan and hair straighteners . An ex-girlfriend has avoided jail despite trying to strangle her former partner with an iPod cable. Ann Malsbury, 22, of Coventry, West Midlands, also battered Lee Judson, 21, with a saucepan and hair straighteners after she flew into a rage. The chef’s ex-boyfriend had gone round to her home in the city to collect his belongings after the pair broke up following an 18-month relationship, Warwick Crown Court was told. But when Mr Judson bent down to pick up something, Malsbury jumped on his back and wrapped a white iPod lead around his neck before trying to throttle him. After he struggled free Malsbury then armed herself with a large carving knife and stabbed at him several times with the blade. Malsbury was arrested at the property in Coventry last November and charged with attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent to cause serious injury. On Friday she was cleared of that charge after her plea of guilty to an alternative offence of affray was accepted by the prosecution . Malsbury was given a community order with 18 months of supervision and was ordered to take part in a women’s emotional wellbeing course. Sentencing, Judge Sylvia de Bertodano told a tearful Malsbury: ‘You were obviously in a state of considerable distress and made threats towards him using, among other things, a knife. No jail: Malsbury (above) was charged with attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent to cause serious injury - but was cleared of this after her plea of guilty to an alternative offence of affray was accepted . ‘You fortunately did not injure him in any way, and I take that as a sign that you did not really intend to cause him any real injury. You stopped this of your own accord and called the police.’ Graeme Simpson, prosecuting, told the court Malsbury had been suffering from depression and was upset about the couple’s relationship coming to an end when she launched the attack. Attack: Malsbury (pictured) jabbed at her ex-partner four times - penetrating his clothing but not his skin . He said: ‘The defendant came in after him and had a wire lead which she flung over his neck from behind and tried to strangle him, but he managed to pull it away. ‘When he bent down to pick something up the defendant jumped on his back and put the iPod lead round his neck again, but he managed to get her off.’ The court heard as Mr Judson left the room she kicked him and then rushed downstairs ahead of him and into the kitchen where she armed herself with a big carving knife. She came out of the kitchen and stood in front of him, jabbing towards his arm and saying: ‘Do you want to live?’ Malsbury jabbed at her ex-partner four times - penetrating his clothing but not his skin - before getting a saucepan with which she tried to hit him over the head. She then picked up her hair straighteners and hit him with those before stopping and ‘clearly very distressed’ called the police herself. Mr Simpson added: ‘She had been suffering from depression and was very distressed about the relationship coming to an end. The call to the police could be considered a cry for help.’ William Douglas-Jones, defending, said Malsbury had initially been in custody for around three months before being granted bail. He added: ‘This is a desperately sad case. It involves a vulnerable young woman who has spent the equivalent of almost six months in prison. She faced the loss of her partner, who was her support. But no harm was caused other than some reddening to the neck.’

Lee Judson had gone to Ann Malsbury's home to collect his belongings . They had broken up after 18-month relationship, leaving her 'distressed' Malsbury jumped on his back and wrapped iPod cable around his neck . 22-year-old chef from Coventry avoids jail but receives community order .

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Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, the charity founded by Ralph Lauren in 1994, has cast plus-size models in its new campaign for the first time ever. Starring models from sizes 10 to 20 and showcasing clothes from high street giants including Marks & Spencer's, Debenhams and Laura Ashley, this year's focus is all about uniting women of all shapes for a worthwhile cause. This follows the first leg of the campaign, which launched earlier this month and starred models Abbey Clancy, 29, and Alice Dellal, 27, singer Foxes, 25, and Victoria's Secret Angel Lily Donaldson, 28. Scroll down for video . Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, the charity founded by Ralph Lauren in 1994, has cast plus-size models in its new campaign for the first time ever (pictured) With a particular focus on challenging negative body image, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer teamed up with Bridge Models, an agency which specialises in recruiting women of all shapes and sizes. Models including Amy Sellu, Kate Hislop, Chloe Lewin, Mollie Campsie and Rachael Williams all stand behind the agency's ethos, which is to ‘bridge the gap’ between standard size and plus-size in the fashion industry. 'We’re honoured to have Bridge Models on board with our campaign,' says Natalie Legg-Stoddart, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer. 'It’s so important for [the campaign] to be part of the lives of every single woman in the UK. 'Our campaign represents sisterhood, it’s all about bringing the nation’s women together to join in the fight against breast cancer, so teaming up with Bridge Models – who celebrate each and every woman – made perfect sense. Starring models from sizes 10 to 20, this year's focus is all about uniting women of all shapes . The campaign showcases clothes from high street giants including Marks & Spencer's and Debenhams . With a particular focus on challenging negative body image, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer teamed up with Bridge Models, an agency which specialises in recruiting women of all shapes and sizes . Charlotte Griffiths and Beth Willis, directors of Bridge Models, said: 'We couldn't be more thrilled to be working with Fashion Targets Breast Cancer for this year's launch. 'It's a great opportunity to raise awareness for the charity, by advertising these designs on women of all different shapes and sizes, promoting a diverse and body positive campaign for a great cause.' Ralph Lauren launched the initiative in 1994 after losing a close friend to breast cancer. With it, he sought to galvanise the world of fashion as a force to fight the disease. Every year, fashion brands unite to release special clothing and accessory collections, the proceeds from which go towards helping breast cancer charities. Bridge Models' ethos is to ‘bridge the gap’ between standard size and plus-size in the fashion industry . Fashion Targets Breast Cancer manager Natalie Legg-Stoddart, says, 'It’s so important for [the campaign] to be part of the lives of every single woman in the UK' She added, 'Our campaign represents sisterhood, it’s all about bringing the nation’s women together to join in the fight against breast cancer' Since launching in the UK in 1996, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer has raised over £13.5 million to support ground breaking breast cancer research. Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Kylie Minogue, Elle Macpherson and Georgia May Jagger are just some of the biggest names to get behind the fundraiser in previous years. The aim of campaign is to get women to 'wear their support' by shopping the charity collections. Ralph Lauren launched the initiative in 1994 after loosing a close friend to breast cancer. With it, he sought to galvanise the world of fashion as a force to fight the disease . Every year, fashion brands unite to release special clothing and accessory collections, the proceeds from which go towards helping breast cancer charities . Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Kylie Minogue, Elle Macpherson and Georgia May Jagger are just some of the biggest names to get behind the fundraiser in previous years . Speaking about her appearance in this year's campaign: Abbey, who is mother to four-year-old daughter Sophia with footballer husband Peter Crouch, said: . 'As a mum, it makes me proud to be part of a campaign that funds vital work towards ensuring the next generation of young women do not have be afraid of a diagnosis of breast cancer. 'I'm wearing my support, and I want everyone across the UK to do the same and get behind this campaign.' Abbey Clancy leads the glamour as she joins forces with her famous friends to target breast cancer, by striking a sultry pose in the first leg of the campaign . Holding Onto Heaven singer Foxes dons a stripy top and jeans and she says she's 'honoured' to be a part of the initiative . Victoria's Secret Angel Lily Donaldson, who has been in the industry for years, throws some model shapes . The campaign, which also stars Alice Dellal, has so far raised £13.5m for Breakthrough Breast Cancer's research funding .

Charity campaign aimed at 'women of all different shapes and sizes' For the first time ever the models featured range from a size 10 to 20 . M&S, Debenhams and Laura Ashley have all designed charity collections . Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell have starred in previous years' shoots .

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Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet took the time to pose for pictures with pilots in an aeroplane cockpit as he returned to England after serving on international duty with Belgium in Euro 2016 qualifiers against Cyprus and Israel. Although Mignolet was included in Marc Wilmots' match-day squads for both games, he was denied the chance to add to his 14 international caps in either, with Chelsea stopper Thibaut Courtois preferred instead. Mignolet posted the pictures of himself in the cockpit on his official Facebook account on Wednesday. Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet (centre) poses with pilots as he returns home from international duty . Mignolet had been with the Belgium squad for their Euro 2016 qualifying games against Cyprus and Israel . Mignolet shares the view from the cockpit window as he returns to England in time to face Arsenal . The 27-year-old is back in England ahead of Liverpool's crucial Premier League game with top-four rivals Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday. Mignolet, who recovered from some shaky form at the start of the season, has become a key player in the Reds' renaissance since the turn of the year. He recently revealed in an interview how he feels his mental strength helped him cope through the rough patch. Speaking about his exile from the first-team early in the campaign, he told FourFourTwo: 'I was positive. Every goalkeeper goes through those stages, and you only get mentally stronger from them. Because we play so many games, I just looked forward to the next match. Mignolet has recovered from an early season dip in form to play a key role in Liverpool's rise up the table . 'I always wanted to keep improving and moving forward. I'm in my second year now at Liverpool and I've learned a lot. 'There's always something to work on. I've just turned 27 but I still pick up things every day. That helps get through difficult moments.' Mignolet has been in impressive form since his return to the Liverpool side and has kept six consecutive Premier League clean sheets away from home. Mignolet has kept six clean sheets in his last six consecutive away Premier League games .

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has returned to England after serving on international duty with Belgium . He was an unused substitute in Belgium's Euro 2016 qualifiers against Cyprus and Israel with Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois playing instead . Mignolet posed for photos with pilots in the cockpit of the plane on the way back to England and posted them on his official Facebook account . The 27-year-old was in the cockpit as the plane landed .

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Jodi Arias has reported to prison to begin serving her life sentence for murder, and she has a new mugshot. The image shows a stone-faced Arias dressed in an orange prison uniform. It's a sharp contrast from her original booking photo in which displayed a smirk. She later said she flashed the grin because that's what her victim would have done if he were in the same situation. She also figured the mugshot would be all over the Internet, 'so why not?' Arias was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison - with no change of parole - on Monday. She plans to appeal the conviction. Scroll down for video . Life in prison is no laughing matter: Jodi Arias looks serious in a new mugshot (left) taken this week, as she starts her life in prison sentence for murdering ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander. In her first mugshot, taken in 2008 (right), Arias smiled on purpose because she knew the picture would be widely published . She killed ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in what prosecutors said was a jealous rage because he wanted to break off their relationship. Arias killed her ex-boyfriend in 2008 after a stormy relationship. Prosecutors say she murdered him in a jealous rage because he wanted to break off the relationship. She shot Alexander and stabbed him nearly 30 times in his suburban Phoenix home before fleeing and driving to Utah to meet up with another romantic interest. She was arrested weeks later and initially denied any involvement. International media attention soon followed after she did two television interviews in which she told a bizarre story of masked intruders breaking into the home and killing Alexander while she cowered in fear. She subsequently changed her story and said it was self-defense after Alexander attacked her on the day he died. The rest of her life: On Monday, a judge sentenced Arias to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Arias pictured above in Maricopa County Superior Court the day the sentence was handed down . Victorious for some: Chris Hughes, friend of victim Travis Alexander, claps his hands as he leaves the Maricopa Count courthouse following sentencing on Monday . Victim: Prosecutors said Arias heartlessly killed Alexander (pictured together above) because he wanted to break up with her . Her 2013 trial became a media circus as details of their kinky relationship and the violent crime scene emerged in court and were broadcast live. Spectators traveled to Phoenix and lined up in the middle of the night to get a seat in the courtroom to catch a glimpse of what had become to many a real-life soap opera. Interest in the case intensified after Arias did a jailhouse interview minutes after she was convicted of murder, telling a local TV reporter that she preferred the death penalty over life in prison. 'I would much rather die sooner than later. Longevity runs in my family, and I don't want to spend the rest of my natural life in one place,' she said. The original jury was deadlocked on whether to sentence her to death, setting up another penalty phase trial that began last year. After months of testimony and efforts by Arias' lawyers to portray Alexander as a sexual deviant who physically and emotionally abused her, the second jury also failed to reach a unanimous decision — this time 11-1 in favor of death. The 11 jurors who wanted the death penalty said the holdout juror had an agenda and was sympathetic to Arias.

The 34-year-old convicted murderer posed for a new mugshot this week after she was sentenced to life in prison for killing her ex-boyfriend . In her first mugshot, taken after her arrest in 2008, Arias smiled and later said she did so on purpose because she knew it would be widely published . Arias plans to appeal her conviction .

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A 17-year old who spontaneously decided to run off for four days survived during his disappearance by eating from the fruit trees at his high school. Connor Sullivan, of Cupertino, California, attended his first period class at Monta Vista High School on Monday morning before disappearing for roughly 80 hours. After the junior returned home on his own Thursday night, police who had been searching for him learned that the teenager had never left the Bay Area town and was using the water fountains and Porta Potty on campus. Though search parties took off from the school, they could not find Sullivan, who said after his return that he slept under the bleachers every night, police told Daily Mail Online. Police and volunteers had searched (left) frantically for Connor Sullivan, (right) 17, of Cupertino, California, though the teenager was hiding at and around his high school . Sullivan reportedly survived by eating from the fruit trees at Monta Vista High School, which grow pineapple guavas and pear-like quinces (file photo) Sergeant James Jensen said that the teenager spoke with police on Thursday night, and said that he had spent most of his time around the school and in the foothills to the west. He is thought to have sustained himself on fruit growing in Cupertino residents' yards, as well as that on trees at his school. The school, which is about ten minutes' drive from the headquarters of tech giant Apple, has rows of pineapple guava fruit trees native to South America, according to its student newspaper. It also has a tree that bears quinces, yellow fruits native to Turkey that look similar to pears. Both quinces and pineapple guavas, which are also called feijoas, can be eaten raw. Police and 250 volunteers had searched frantically for the 5'5'' 150lb boy, according to ABC 7. His father Jeffrey and mother Jill Sullivan said that the disappearance of the hardworking track athlete was completely out of character. His parents Jill (left) and Jeffrey (right) said that Connor had never run away before and that the behavior was completely uncharacteristic for the hardworking track athlete . Sullivan said that he slept every night under the bleachers at the school near Apple's headquarters . Sullivan, who had never gone missing before, also spent time at Fremont Older Space Reserve park, where he would train for cross country races. He was said to have spent all of Monday hiking at the scenic reserve. Sullivan also told police that he spent one entire day under the bleachers at his school. In addition to school, the student also missed all of his practices. Police had searched for the teen, who does not have a car, at his school and in the surrounding neighborhood. Search parties had even gathered at the portable toilets he is thought to have used. Sullivan was reportedly stressed from school, though his family said that was not the reason he ran off and did not disclose the real cause. The teenager had originally agreed with police to do a press conference, though has now said that he will write a letter explaining his disappearance. Hundreds of volunteers gathered to look for the missing teenager, but could not find him even though he spent much of his time at and around the school . Sullivan spent the first day hiking at the Fremont Older Space Reserve park, where he often trained for his long-distance runs .

Connor Sullivan, 17, of Cupertino, went missing from school early Monday . Junior returned home Thursday night after hundreds searched for him . He used portable bathrooms at school, which has guava and quince trees . Teenager told police that he slept under the bleachers every night .

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Manchester United legends Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes showed off their netball skills when they joined Manchester Thunder netball team to promote the Superleague semi-finals. The Thunder filmed a lip-sync version of 'Is This The Way To Amarillo', featuring their own players and coaches alongside England women's footballers and several soap stars. And Scholes and the Neville brothers put in a brief appearance, first throwing a netball to each other, and then, somewhat awkwardly, clicking along to the music. Scroll down for video . Phil Neville throws a netball to Gary as Paul Scholes watches in the video supporting Manchester Thunder . The Neville brothers get involved with the musical side of the video, but Scholes doesn't look as certain . England's women footballers do keepy-ups with a netball as part of the video for the Thunder . Undefeated all season, the Thunder are coached by Gary and Phil's sister Tracey Neville, who will take over as England coach at the end of the season. Scholes' is also involved in netball as his daughter Alicia is a keen player, and the former United trio decided to help out with raising awareness for the game, with Phil Neville later tweeting :'Things you do for your sister'. The video also features appearances from Brooke Vincent, Hayley Tamaddon and Katy Cavanagh from Coronation Street, as well as England women's footballers Toni Duggan and Eniola Aluko. The Thunder are due to play either the Hertfordshire Mavericks at the Manchester Arena on Saturday. The video sees the Thunder team and coaches lip-syncing to the song while running around Manchester . A Thunder player kicks a netball outside Old Trafford, promoting the Superleague semi-finals on April 18 .

Tracey Neville is coach of Manchester Thunder netball team . Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes appear in video to promote team . Manchester United legends throw a netball and click along to music . England's women's footballers and Coronation Street stars also join in .

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(CNN)A former U.S. Army enlistee who posted on Facebook about "the adrenaline rush" of dying in jihad was arrested Friday and charged with trying to detonate a car bomb at Fort Riley military base in Kansas, authorities said. A second man, who allegedly knew about the bomb plot but didn't call authorities, was charged with failing to report a felony. John T. Booker Jr. of Topeka, an American citizen also known as Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, was taken into custody near Manhattan, Kansas, in a van that contained what he thought was a bomb, the criminal complaint said. The "bomb" had actually been put together by two confidential informants with nonexplosive materials, the complaint said. Fort Riley's security was never breached and no people were in danger, the U.S. Justice Department said in a press release. Booker enlisted in the Army last year and was due to ship out to basic training April 7, 2014, said Army spokesman Wayne Hall. The criminal complaint said the FBI questioned him March 24, 2014 about comments posted on Facebook, such as, "Getting ready to be killed in jihad is a HUGE adrenaline rush. I am so nervous. NOT because I'm scare to die but I am eager to meet my lord." Booker waived his Miranda rights and told the agents he enlisted to commit an insider attack against American soldiers like Maj. Nidal Hassan had done at Fort Hood, Texas, the complaint said. Hassan opened fire in a building in November 2009, killing 13 people and wounding more than 30. His enlistment was terminated March 24, 2014, at the request of Army Criminal Investigation Command, Hall said. Booker began communicating with a confidential informant later in 2014, the complaint said, and often talked about his plans to engage in violent jihad in support of ISIS. He and the informant watched ISIS videos together, the complaint said, and Booker talked about how he wanted to go to Iraq and turn his weapon on American soldiers when ordered to shoot the enemy. On March 9, Booker said he believed ISIS wanted him to commit a truck bombing in the United States and thought a good target would be nearby Fort Riley, a large Army base that's home to the 1st Infantry Division, known as "The Big Red One." Booker said "that detonating a suicide bomb is his No. 1 aspiration because he couldn't be captured, all evidence would be destroyed and he would be guaranteed to hit his target," the criminal complaint said. He made a video with a Fort Riley airfield in the background and said ISIS was coming to kill American soldiers, both abroad and in the United States, the complaint said. Booker acquired components for a bomb and rented a storage locker to store the components, the complaint said. The plan was for confidential informants to build a bomb and for Booker to drive to Fort Riley and detonate it, the complaint said. But the bomb was built with "inert" parts and would never explode, the complaint said. On Friday, the informants and Booker drove to what Booker thought was a little-used utility gate near Fort Riley, the complaint said. While Booker was making final connections on the "bomb," the FBI arrested him, the complaint said. He was charged with one count of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction, one count of attempting to damage property by means of an explosive and one count of attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq, a designated foreign terrorist organization. If convicted, he could face life in prison. Alexander E. Blair, 28, of Topeka was taken into custody Friday and charged with failing to report a felony. The FBI said agents interviewed Blair after Booker's arrest. Blair said he shared some of Booker's views, knew of his plans to detonate a vehicle bomb at Fort Riley and loaned him money to rent storage space, according to the FBI's criminal complaint. He said he thought Booker would carry out his plan but did not contact authorities, the complaint said. If convicted, Blair faces a maximum of three years in prison.

Alexander Blair, 28, of Topeka accused of knowing about bomb plot but not contacting authorities . Fort Riley's security was never breached and the device was "inert" and not a threat, authorities say . John T. Booker Jr., 20, of Topeka had acquired bomb parts and made a propaganda video, the Justice Department says .

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When booking a holiday it is easy to be confused when it turns out your flight to Vancouver in Canada goes to airport code YVR, or why you will be landing in Malaga, Spain, at an airport with the code AGP. While many main airports have codes which make sense, such as JFK for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, of LHR for London Heathrow, others can leave passengers baffled - or in fits of laughter. From unfortunate codes such as OMG and SUX to the funny LOL, there are some seemingly very random three-letter combinations around the world. Scroll down for video . Airline Codes features 438 airports from 94 countries, allowing users to finally understand why certain airlines are tagged as they are . Two aviation fans set out to document the world's airport codes and explain how they were chosen with their website Airport Codes. Listing the origins of 438 airports from 94 countries, they explain the reasons behind the unusual acronyms, such as why many Canadian airport codes begin with the letter Y. COK - Cochine International Airport in India takes its code from the fact it is based in the city of Kochi. DOH - Qatar's glitzy new airport is named for the capital Doha. AGP - Malaga Airport didn't want to take its first three letters from the city name as mal means bad in Spanish. So instead it is AGP, taking 'AG' from the middle of the word and filling with the letter 'P'. SUX - Iowa's Sioux City airport ended up with the unfortunate three letter code SUX and have tried to change it many times. Now it has embraced the name with the tag line 'Fly Sux'. ORD - Chicago O'Hare endedup with the unusua;l flight code which points to its past as Orchard Field. MSY - New Orleans Louis Armstrong's code reflects aviator John Moisant and the nearby Moisant Stock Yards. OMG - Omega Airport in Namibia has the somewhat hilarious code of OMG, which is often used as shorthand for 'oh my God'. LOL - in the spirit of unusual acronyms, the term usually use din text messages to signify 'laugh out loud' is actually Derby Field airport in Nevada, serving Lovelock City (hence the code). When codes were generated in the 1930s, old broadcast radio codes were sometimes used. In Canada, radio stations used Y, and this was reflected in the majority of their airport codes starting with the same letter, as shown with YWG representing Winnipeg. The Australian Business Traveller stated that during the first days of air travel, airports were given a two letter 'weather station' code. As the amount of airports increased worldwide, this two-digit number rose to three so each could be given a unique code. Cities with similar starting names like Dublin and Dubai caused the labelling to deviate from a regular system, with Dubai adopting DXB, when DUB was already assigned to Dublin. The codes are known as IATA location identifiers, and are set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The triple characters are displayed on luggage tags at airport check-in desks, to ensure they reach the correct destination. Full lists of the code are published biannually in the IATA Airline Coding Directory. Co-creator Lynn Fisher said she was inspired following hearing a talk about the rationale behind IATA airport codes. 'Ever since I’ve found it interesting and recently did a web search to see if there was a site that compiled all of those stories,' the Arizona-based designer said. 'Nothing came up, so we decided to make one. 'Many airports change names over the years so their airport codes might reflect a previous identity or purpose. 'It’s especially surprising (and interesting) when the code comes from very early or even unofficial designations.' Homer's favourite airport! Airline Codes explains why Hamad International Airport ended up with the DOH code . Many recognise LAX to be the code for Los Angeles Airport, but the extra X on the end has baffled travellers for a while, and can be explained by the transition from two letters to three . The inclusion of an extra letter is the explanation behind the famous LAX code, which was just LA during the 1930s. The airport added the extra X around 1947 to reflect the change in the number of required letters. Several others similarly adopted the X, which can be seen in airport codes such as PDX for Portland, and DXB for Dubai. Codes were sometimes worked out using the city it was located, followed by the name of the airport itself, for example LHR was used for London Heathrow and LGW for London Gatwick. One of the funnier airport codes is Cochin International Airport in Kochi in India, which reverses the first three letters of its place name . Portugal’s second busiest airport, Porto uses the code OPO. It is named after its alternate English spelling: OPOrto. Confusingly there are exceptions to the rule, with London Stansted airport being given the STN as its code. Perhaps the most entertaining tale on the site is the story of Iowa's Sioux City airport. The unfortunate code for this airport is SUX, which they tried multiple times in vain to change. Once accepting defeat, they used the code to their advantage, using the memorable phrase 'Fly Sux.' Co-creator software engineer Nick Crohn said: 'That’s probably one of the things that’s most enjoyable about the codes. 'They are keys to the airport’s history. 'ORD for Chicago O’Hare points to its past as Orchard Field and MSY for New Orleans Louis Armstrong reflects aviator John Moisant and the nearby Moisant Stock Yards. Lynn admitted the codes that make words like FAT, for Fresno in California, are her favourite. Instead of Malaga Airport using the code MAL, which translates in Spanish as bad, they opted for taking the middle letters from Malaga, and adding a P . Travellers going to Beijing Capital International may be confused to see PEK on their luggage tags. However this is from older English spelling of Beijing, which was PEKing .

The three-letter airport codes are known as IATA location identifiers . Some follow a pattern like SYD for Sydney and MEL for Melbourne . Others don't seem to make any sense, like ORD for Chicago . Airline Codes explains how each airport got its identifying code .

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John Truong thought he was helping his sister have a nice night out with her boyfriend. Instead, he ended up an unknowing accomplice to a bizarre abduction. Police arrested Truong's sister Alyssa Chang this week after she allegedly helped kidnap 2-year-old Ronnie Tran and his mother, with the child's grandmother, 65-year-old Vien Nguyen. Authorities say Chang and Nguyen incapacitated the child's mother at her home in Des Moines, Washington, bound her with plastic ties and then took the two to another home in Fife. Chang and the grandmother then took off the the toddler, leaving the mother locked in a cupboard. An Amber Alert was issued for the boy Tuesday night, after the mother managed to escape and find help. Scroll down for video . Babysitting: John Truong agreed to babysit 2-year-old Ronnie Tran (pictured) on Tuesday. He says his sister dropped off the boy, saying the toddler was her boyfriend's son and they wanted to go on a date night . That same night, Truong says his sister asked him to babysit the toddler he had never met before, saying it was her boyfriend's son and they wanted to go out on a date night. She promised to pick up the boy in the morning, but she never returned and eventually stopped answering her brother's messages. It wasn't until the next day that Truong realized he was harboring an abducted child when he read an Amber Alert on online. 'I'm eating my breakfast, I'm checking my Facebook, all of a sudden I see this Amber Alert for this child,' Truong recounted to KOMO. 'And it looks like this child in my bed, and I'm like, "Oh my God! What's going on?"' Truong then called police to report that he was watching the boy, who they found safe, sound an unhurt at his home. Safe and sound: Truong was reading Facebook in the morning when he realized that Ronnie had been abducted from his mother. He then called police, and they picked up the boy (above). Truong's sister Alyssa Chang has since been arrested in connection to the bizarre kidnapping . He says the boy appeared fine the night before, enjoying a quiet night in watching movies and eating popcorn. 'He was a great kid. He didn't cry much or anything. He enjoyed my dog's company and my children's company,' Tuong said. Truong says he was completely taken aback by his sister's arrest in the bizarre kidnapping. 'I feel like she was just helping her boyfriend out and just got into this horrible situation,' he said. 'We're family people, this is definitely not like this. Honestly I'm at a loss for words right now. It's just crazy.' In the aftermath of the incident, Chang was arrested on charges of kidnapping, assault and unlawful imprisonment and is being held on $250,000 bail. Nguyen later turned herself into police and was questioned for several hours. Detectives have yet to reveal a motive for the crime. 'Our detectives are currently investigating this case,' said Sgt Mike Graddon of the Des Moines Police told King 5. 'It's very, very complex, and that is all the information we have at this point, but Ronnie has been found.'

John Truong of Renton, Washington says sister dropped off 2-year-old boy Ronnie Tran at his house Tuesday . Sister Alyssa Chang told him the boy was her boyfriend's son and they wanted to have a date night . While scanning Facebook the next morning, Truong read an Amber Alert issued for the boy and then called police . Truong's sister was arrested for kidnapping Tran and his mother, with the help of the toddler's grandmother, 65-year-old Vien Nguyen . Nguyen later turned herself into police for questioning . The motive for the abduction has not yet been released .

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A man dubbed 'New Zealand's worst ever drink driver' has been released from prison, despite describing himself as 'a danger to the community'. Raymond Charles Laing has spent the past three years behind bars after he was busted more than three times over the legal limit behind the wheel. He has been convicted 26 times for drink-driving, and a further 31 times for driving while disqualified. The man dubbed 'New Zealand's worst ever drink driver' has been released from prison, despite describing himself as 'a danger to the community' Laing was earlier jailed for two-and-a-half years for drink-driving, assault and dangerous driving causing injury in 2010, according to the Sunday Star Times. Before he was due to appear before the parole board last month, Laing sent a letter to the board that said 'I am a high risk offender and danger to the community'. Despite his comments, Laing will walk free on May 15. Raymond Laing has been convicted for drink-driving on 26 different occasions, along with 31 convictions for driving while disqualified . Before he was due to appear before the parole board last month, Laing sent a letter to the board that said 'I am a high risk offender and danger to the community' (stock picture) After his release, Laing will be forced to live at an approved address, complete an alcohol and drug treatment program and attend any psychological assessment and counselling ordered by his parole officer. He is also banned from drinking alcohol. Drink Driving Interventions Trust co-director Roger Brooking said punishment for the offence in New Zealand was lenient, and more needed to be done to keep potential risks off the roads. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Man set to walk free from jail just three years after caught drink-driving . Raymond Laing jailed after caught three times over the legal limit . He had been convicted for drink-driving 26 times before arrest in 2012 . Laing told parole board he is 'high risk' and a 'danger' to drivers .

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

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

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Nine British Muslims caught trying to cross into Syria are no longer welcome in England and should find a new country to live, Labour's Simon Danczuk has said. The outspoken Rochdale candidate said it was 'unacceptable' that people who were prepared to join ISIS should be free to come home. It comes after nine members of the same family were arrested in Turkey – including the 21-year-old son of a Labour councillor in Rochdale. Scroll down for video . Waheed Ahmed (right) - the son of Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed - and his cousins walk into the Turkish Police Department's Foreigners' office today after being caught trying to cross into Syria . The family – including Councillor Shakil Ahmed's son Waheed, his cousins, aunt and four children – are expected return to the UK from Turkey this week. Coun Ahmed, 45 – who was photographed with Labour leader Ed Miliband just weeks ago – served alongside Mr Danczuk's wife Karen on the Town Council until her resignation in January. But Mr Danczuk today lashed out at suggestions that the family could be allowed to return to Britain without facing any terror charges. Speaking to MailOnline Mr Danczuk said: 'I think I speak for the vast majority of people in Rochdale in saying that this family will not be welcome back in Rochdale.' Mr Danczuk added: 'The Islamic State in Syria are carrying out sickening and barbaric acts of inhumanity and anyone who pledges their allegiance to this cruel and twisted ideology will rightly be seen as an enemy of the UK. 'Waheed and his family were apprehended trying to get into Syria and had they been allowed to cross the border then I've been given to believe Waheed would now be getting trained up to fight for ISIS. Mr Danczuk said they were not welcome back in Rochdale . 'The police have to recognize this, because the idea that someone who was prepared to join a terrorist outfit like ISIS could be allowed to return to civilian life in Rochdale and carry on as though nothing has happened is unacceptable.' It shares a border with part of Syria controlled by rebel factions including those linked to Al Qaeda and ISIS. The Rochdale nine are the biggest family group caught attempting to enter the unstable territory. The three men and two women, aged between 21 and 47, were taken to a hospital with their children, aged one, three, eight and 11 after being apprehended last week. Photographs showed Waheed Ahmed, dressed in traditional robes and wearing heavy boots, leading the group from a minibus into a police station. Several women, all wearing headscarfs which covered their faces, could be seen carrying children. Most of the party were wearing walking boots, perfect for trekking across the rugged region. Turkey is a key staging ground for foreign fighters and others hoping to reach Islamic State-held areas of Syria and Iraq. The Ahmed family are originally from Kashmir but settled in Rochdale in the 1980s and have lived in their current home since 2006. Coun Ahmed posted a picture of himself with Labour leader Ed Miliband on his Facebook page just before Christmas. Their arrest came after Yahya Rashid, 19, was charged with preparing acts of terrorism after flying into Luton Airport from Istanbul. Rochdale Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed, pictured on his Facebook page with Labour Leader Ed Miliband just weeks before his son tried to cross into ISIS controlled Syria . Waheed smiled in a car as he left a hospital after undergoing medical checks and fingerprinting in Hatay southern of Turkey last week . He is suspected of acting as an Islamic State smuggler, paying for four men and a woman to join the terrorist group. Mr Danczuk said the number of Britons fleeing the country to join ISIS – now thought to number more than 600 – exposed the failure of the Government's anti-terror strategy. He said: 'I have spent the last few days in discussions with the Foreign Office minister, Greater Manchester's Police and Crime Commissioner, local authority leaders, religious groups and local people.' Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk said the British family caught trying to cross into would be forced to train up as ISIS fighters . The outspoken candidate added: 'The message coming back to me loud and clear is that while the vast majority reject this ideology of hatred, exclusion and intolerance, there are some people who are susceptible to radicalization. 'I do not think the Government's Prevent strategy is working and we need a much smarter approach from all the authorities to stop this cancer spreading.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

EXCLUSIVE: Danczuk says those who try to join ISIS 'enemies' of Britain . Nine members of the same Rochdale family were arrested in Turkey . They are expected return to the UK from Turkey later this week . Mr Danczuk said it was 'unacceptable' for them to be free to live in the UK .

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Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish described a 'great moment' as he basked in the glory of his club's 2-1 win over champions Manchester City. After the game, Parish posed for a picture at Selhurst Park with Palace manager Alan Pardew, England boss Roy Hodgson and Bill Wyman - one of the original members of The Rolling Stones and avid Palace fan. Parish posted the picture on Instagram, writing: 'Great moment for me , AP, the England manager, one of the original @RollingStones @bill_wyman.' Writing in his FourFourTwo column broadcaster Geoff Shreeves, who was also in the Palace boardroom after the game, said: '(Bill Wyman) has been an avid supporter for 68 years, having attended his first game aged 10. 'He can name virtually every player in that period, despite having spent 30 of those years in The Rolling Stones. 'Bill Wyman is not only a charming man but also somebody with a genuine passion for the game and its traditions. Wyman (back right) with fellow members of The Rolling Stones back in 1964 . 'Given Bill’s rock-star status, Steve Parish overlooked his normally strict rule that you must wear a shirt and tie in the boardroom.' Hodgson, who was a youth team player for Palace in the 1960s and is from the area, will have been casting his eye over a host of English players. Pardew used seven Englishmen including matchwinner Jason Puncheon, while England No 1 Joe Hart and utility man James Milner both played for City. Jason Puncheon (right) celebrates his goal with fellow Englishman Wilfried Zaha .

Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 2-1 on Monday night . England boss Roy Hodgson and ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman were there . Chairman Steve Parish posts picture with them and Alan Pardew .

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(CNN)I don't always talk about news events with my daughters, but there was something about the story of ESPN reporter Britt McHenry and the wildly offensive way she spoke to that towing company employee that made me bring it up. One of the main things I preach to my girls, ages 7 and 9, is the importance of respecting other people, no matter who you are and what you go on to accomplish. It's something that my husband and I just do -- we show respect to everyone from a taxi driver to a teacher to the President of the United States. Let me say right here that I have lost my cool from time to time, whether it's been a phone call with a credit card company to complain about late fees or an experience of bad service at a restaurant. In those cases, when I feel like I'm going to pop, I keep saying, "This is unacceptable, This is unacceptable," and either hang up in disgust or storm off. (Not perfect ways of handling these incidents, but at no time would I ever think to insult or demean the other person in these situations.) Some of McHenry's comments, such as how she's "on television," imply that she may have the dangerous thinking that she, by dint of her career, education and income, is better than people who don't get paid what she does or have the same kind of career or educational opportunities. McHenry showed that she either forgot those "golden rule" lessons from childhood or that she hasn't really lived her life with that mantra. McHenry has since apologized on Twitter, saying she said "some insulting and regrettable things," and that as frustrated as she was during an experience at a towing company in Virginia, she should "always choose to be respectful and take the high road." But it's not clear that apology will satisfy anyone who watched the video of her exchange with the towing company worker. "I see this Britt McHenry video, and think: it's not just about how a celebrity shouldn't act in public, it's how all of us shouldn't act," wrote "Cait" on Twitter. Said "Shannon," also on Twittter, "I had no idea who Britt McHenry was before but ... now I know she's the kind of woman I hope I've taught my daughters not to be." "Her language and disdain brings shame on her, her profession, and her employer. People don't all of sudden have such a vile tirade. This comes after years of practice and a pattern of similar behaviors. Let's let her be an example to others," wrote C Cooper on a Change.org petition asking McHenry's employers to fire her. The McHenry story seemed to strike a chord in our household because my older daughter asked what was going to happen to her. This morning, I told her McHenry was suspended for a week by ESPN, and that led to another conversation. My kids seemed to get it and many celebrities also seem to remember to "treat other people the way you would want them to treat you" even in uncomfortable moments. Celebrity apologies: The good, bad and uncomfortable . So, Britt McHenry, check out these examples of how the rich, famous and powerful handled stressful situations with grace and dignity. After British journalist Katie Hopkins seriously fat-shamed pop music star Kelly Clarkson, saying a host of insulting things about the singer's weight, Clarkson won praise for her graceful response. "That's because she doesn't know me. I'm awesome. It doesn't bother me. It's a free world. Say what you will. I've just never cared what people think," she said. A college baseball player gets suspended for calling Little League baseball phenom Mo'ne Davis a "slut." Her response? She emailed Bloomsburg University asking that the college reinstate him. "Everyone makes mistakes and everyone deserves a second chance," Davis, the first girl to earn a win and to pitch a shutout in Little League World Series history, told ESPN. "... I know right now he's really hurt and I know how hard he worked to get where he is. I mean, I was pretty hurt on my part but I know he's hurting even more." When an Argentinian journalist wrote an open letter to Pope Francis expressing concern about the pontiff meeting with the country's president ahead of the general election in October and possibly influencing the outcome, what did the Pope do? Well, he picked up the phone and gave the journalist a call. Wish we could have been a fly on the wall for that conversation! The pope appears to have been more than graceful, because after the conversation, the journalist pledged to learn how to pray. When Queen Bey faced immense criticism after allegedly lip-synching the national anthem in honor of President Obama's inauguration in 2013, she didn't come out swinging. Instead, she admitted to singing along with her "pre-recorded track" at the inauguration but only after she opened her news conference with what was described as a stirring, a cappella rendition of the national anthem. Finally, Reese Witherspoon may be the closest example for McHenry to consider when it comes to overcoming a very offensive episode. When Witherspoon and her husband were pulled over in 2013 for suspicion of driving under the influence, the Academy Award winning actress was recorded making comments to the officer such as, "Do you know who I am?" and "You're about to find out who I am." She ultimately issued an apologetic statement, and then went on morning television to apologize some more. "We went out to dinner in Atlanta, and we had one too many glasses of wine, and we thought we were fine to drive and we absolutely were not," she said on "Good Morning America." "It's completely unacceptable, and we are so sorry and embarrassed. We know better, and we shouldn't have done that." And, she added, "When a police officer tells you to stay in the car, you stay in the car. I learned that for sure," she told the GMA host . Now, did McHenry learn that when a towing company worker or anyone else makes you incredibly angry, you never berate them for their weight, job, appearance and income? Let's hope so. Can you think of other examples where the rich and powerful responded to a stressful situation with grace instead of disrespect? Share your thoughts with Kelly Wallace on Twitter or CNN Living on Facebook.

ESPN reporter Britt McHenry caught on video berating a towing company employee . CNN's Kelly Wallace used the story as a teachable moment for her daughters . Wallace: McHenry could learn from other celebrities who responded gracefully in stressful situations .

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A ginger tabby cat sneaked inside a shipping container in Egypt before embarking on a mammoth 3,000 mile trip to Herefordshire - without food and water. The kitten, who has since been named Sinbad, was discovered by puzzled staff at Mediterranean Linens in Moreton-on-Lugg, Hereford. They heard meows coming from inside the container, which was carrying laundry linen. The RSPCA was called out to investigate and there they found the exhausted and ravenous eight-month-old kitten, who had made a bed for himself in one of the boxes. Sinbad the cat survived a 3,000 mile and 17 day journey from Egypt to Hereford in a shipping container . Sinbad with vet Amy Wheelr (left) and RSPCA inspector Pippa Boyd (right), who was called out by the company to investigate after they heard strange noises coming from the container . Laura Quinn, from the RSPCA, described the case as 'unique' and said it was incredible Sinbad had survived the 17-day journey. She told MailOnline: 'When we found him, he was really hungry, thirsty and tired but he also looked really friendly and was quite vocal. 'It's really unique, we've not had anything like this before. He had travelled quite some way. The linen company were also shocked by what had happened.' RSPCA inspector Pippa Boyd, who was called out to the scene, added: 'The company showed me the paperwork. They have to seal the containers and put a tag on there, which they did when the container left. They showed me the paperwork and the tag, and it did all match up. We thought maybe at customs someone might have opened it up, but they didn't.' Once found, Sinbad was taken to the Laurels Veterinary Surgery in Whitecross, Hereford, where he was fed a little at a time. He has now gone into quarantine in Bristol for four months. He will then go to an RSPCA centre for checks and it is hoped he will then be re-homed. This map shows the route taken by Sinbad took, from Alexandria Port in Egypt to Moreton-on-Lugg, Hereford . Sinbad, a ginger tabby, was found in the container where he had made a bed for himself in one of the boxes . RSPCA inspector Pippa Boyd said it was an incredible feat to have survived the 17 days and hard to believe . His epic journey began at the Nile Linen group in Alexandria port in Egypt on March 8. The container got to El-Dekheila port on March 9, Felixstowe in Suffolk on March 24 and then Moreton-on-Lugg on March 25. Graham Monteath, 56, managing director at Mediterranean Linens, said they could not work out what the noise was when the shipping container arrived. He said: 'I have never heard a cat meow like that in my life. I would never have thought that was a cat. 'One of the lads thought it was a baby. I thought it could have been a buzzard trying to get into the warehouse because we do get lots of them around here. 'I just turned round and thought "good God', what is that?" Then this cat's head popped out of the door. 'We checked the seal and it had not been tampered with. It was very odd. The RSPCA woman said that she was very surprised how well the cat looked. 'It had scratched open one of the boxes. There was not much of a mess but we did not use any of the linen by that.' He added: 'I gave him the beef which was for my lunch. He scoffed it. 'So he got some good British food for his first meal on English soil.' Sinbad, the ginger tabby cat, started his epic journey in Alexandria port in Egypt (pictured) on March 8 . The container carrying the cat got to El-Dekheila port on March 9, Felixstowe in Suffolk (pictured) on March 24 . After covering 3,000 miles and following his 17 day ordeal without food and water, he arrived at the Mediterranean Linens (pictured) in Moreton-on-Lugg, Hereford . The quarantine stay will cost the RSPCA almost £2,000, so an appeal page has been set up to cover costs. Mediterranean Linens has donated £100. Donations have also been received from Paragon Laundry/ Clean Linen Services and Fresh Linen. So far more than £1,500 has been raised.

Journey started at Nile Linen Group in Alexandria port in Egypt on March 8 . After 17 day and 3,000 mile trip, arrived in Moreton-on-Lugg in Hereford . Staff heard meows from inside container, which had laundry linen in . Called out RSPCA who found ravenous eight-month-old kitten, Sinbad . Given two slices of British beef which was going company director's lunch . Has gone into quarantine for four months and then hopes to be re-homed .

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Asia Siddiqui not only saw herself as a soldier for Allah, but a poet as well. The 31-year-old woman who was arrested Thursday in New York for allegedly hatching a terrorist plot with her former roommate, 28-year-old Noelle Velentzas, was also friends with the one-time editor of Al Qaeda magazine Inspire. Samir Khan, an American citizen, was killed in a 2011 drone strike in Yemen. But before that he published several articles in Inspire, including a DIY bomb-making guide which the Boston bombers allegedly used to make their twin pressure-cooker explosives. Kahn was apparently so chummy with Siddiqui that he published one of her poems in the precursor to Inspire, a publication called Jihad Recollections. Scroll down for full poem . A soldier and a poet: Asia Siddiqui (right), one of the two woman arrested in Queens, NY on Thursday for plotting a terrorist attack had previously published a poem in an Al Qaeda magazine, it was revealed. Siddiqui and her accused co-conspirator Noelle Velentzas (left) pictured in a court sketch from Thursday . Extremist friends: Siddiqui befriended Samir Khan (left) in 2006, three years before he left the U.S. for Yemen and started Al Qaeda magazine Inspire (right). Khan published Siddiqui's poem in a publication which was the precursor for Inspire. Khan was killed in a 2011 drone strike . The poem, titled 'Take Me to the Lands Where the Eyes are Cooled' details Siddiqui's aspiration to 'drop bombs' and 'taste the Truth through fists and slit throats'. The informant says Siddiqui boasted about the poem in a August 2014 conversation, and said she had it published under the name 'Murdiyyah'. That same name was connected to a Facebook account associated with Siddiqui's computer IP address. According to the lengthy criminal complaint against Siddiqui and Velentzas, Siddiqui met Khan sometime in 2006, while he was still living in the U.S. and they continued to communicate after he moved to Yemen in 2009. Siddiqui and Velentzas have been accused of plotting to carrying out a terrorist attack in New York City, and referred to themselves as 'real bad b****es' in conversations with a federal informant. The informant says the two were considering targeting a military base or police funeral with a homemade bomb - but that there was no specific terrorist plot at the time of their arrest Thursday. Siddiqui's friend Kahn was born to Pakistani parents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 25, 1989, but spent most of his life growing up in Queens - the same NYC borough where Siddiqui and Velentzas lived. Captured: Above, the home in Queens where Asia Siddiqui was arrested for allegedly plotting a bomb attack on the United States. She met fellow Queens native Samir Khan in 2006, and later had him publish one of her poems in an Al Qaeda magazine he was editing at the time from Yemen . DIY: Khan went on to found Inspire, an Al Qaeda magazine. One of the articles he wrote for the magazine a a bomb-making how-to guide apparently used by Boston bombers Tamerlan Tsarnaev (left) and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (right) Other than refusing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and blaming 9/11 on America, Khan appeared to be a well-adjusted young man when he attended W Tresper Clarke High School. At the school, Khan wrote for the student newspaper, and participated in cheerleading and the glee club. However, at some point while still living in the U.S., Kahn started writing about Jihad from his parent's basement with a blog called 'InshallahShaheed,' or 'Martyr, God willing'. In 2004, his family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina where he attended Central Piedmont Community College. Five years later, Khan cut ties with his family and moved to Yemen. Khan was killed in a September 30, 2011 drone strike in Yemen - the same one that claimed the life of infamous American-born Islamic militant Anwar al-Awlaki. Take me to the lands where the eyes are cooled… . There are dreams I will leave everything behind for . Everything that has meaning in my life . Came to life with the introduction to my Lord . To the Oneness of my Lord . To the Mercies of His evermore . Than I can implore… . I have memories of soldiers of Allaah, memories of soldiers of shaytan . Memories of battlegrounds I haven't yet stepped on . Memories of battlefields I have never stepped on… . Yaa Allaah, take me – Aslamtu lirabbil aalameen . Take me… to the lands where the eyes are cooled . Jannatul Firdaus lies unpursued . I remind myself these sacrifies are only for You, too few . Hunger never felt so good as it does handcuffed . Some of us are born soldiers, battle runs through our blood . The sound of gun rattle sends a rush, soothing . I sleep with my eyes open, my subconscious constantly invoking . Al-Baa'ith! Al-Mu'eed! … my mind strays back to golden past I haven't yet lived… . All this Time I spent living Wahn dreams instead . Surrounded by walls of marble with widescreens, gardens of plush green . Pouring rain splashing on window panes, crystal ceilings . But Allaahi, nafsi only knew of empty feelings . Verily, time teases. The tease of martyrdom when the ruh leaves . In degrees; the degrees every soul dreams to seize . The degrees the angels appease one over another . The degrees of infinite seas with which the Lord pleads, the seven seas cannot encumber . I drown in ghibtah rage for a cavalry of my own . Plotting against shaytaan, suffocating for self-control . I want to be purified with every breath, every sweat, every echo, every harakah . The innumerable Tawaafs, the countless du'at, every step I take, I'm back at Arafat . I have work to do. Mistakes to correct, time to make up. No excuse to sit back and wait- for the skies rain martyrdom . Wait, No! The skies never rain martyrdom… . Martyrdom rains the skies! This world is a morgue on standstill watching the lost souls . In a cold, silent, blank stare – death stare . Death stirs in cold, silent, despair . Finding no place to call home, my vision blurs . All my fingers plucked out, my veins stretched to dull . Laughter poking into my sleep… into my dreams . Peeling laughter – the never-ending discourse of shaytaan's regime . Sahytaan Ar Rajeem… silenced. Prison walls that scream . The urges reincarnate into rebellion, into physical hunger, social incompetency . I am a slithering soul cringing to be free . The sweat of my efforts choke, wet strokes of vapour from a cloud . For my dreams to emerge… on cracked canvas – chipping off paint . The pigments of a lost nation. A curse. A nation. A religion. A pagan . An exiled. A misery. A child with incisors. A soliciting child . Soliciting for a while for golden signs… along the Cyprus, Nile, miles from . With a defied conscience eager for recompense… . The mountains are my castles, the sand is my sea . I peril through the wilderness as it's a part of me . I hear voices in the dark; feel pressure on my prayer rug . As I swing on a hammock between date palms, I drop bombs . I feel blisters beneath my feet as I sneak behind the enemy fleet . I fall sleep in the midst of battle before sirens and tanks owned by enemy ranks . Hit cloud nine with the smell of turpentine, nations wiped clean of filthy shrines . My teeth grind, my gums sting, my jaws flinch from and flame in chemical pain . And from all this. I confess I've become more sane . My backbones sprain from the tensions of unresolved game . I refuse to return home! Thrust open my wounds where my nerves have ruined . Rupture my skin where my membranes bare thinned . Tear my limbs that resist in abstinence . Here- taste the Truth through fists and slit throats – . And prefer this over death from slit wrists, pills, drunk and doped . Thank me later, for now, do what you will – let the noise persist! Running in half excitement, half regret, index finger to sky, a bulletproof vest . I turn around – what can my enemies do to me if Allah has promised me success? I waken with moistened eyes, tired and high off of unresolved life . Some dreams seem like real life; sometimes, life seems like a dream . I steel from the greedy the remnants of my fitrah and run into the dungeon of death . Jannah awaits! Source .

Asia Siddiqui, one of two femlae ISIS converts arrested in New York on Thursday, had a Jihad-themed poem published in an Al Qaeda magazine . The poem, titled 'Take Me to the Land Where the Eyes are Cooled', is a gory account of her dream to become a martyr . The poem was published by Samir Khan, an American citizen and one-time editor of Al Qaeda magazine Inspire, who Siddiqui met in 2006 . Khan wrote a how-to guide for bomb-making for Inspire, which is believed to have been used by the accused Boston bombers . Khan was killed in a 2011 drone strike in Yemen .

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When two complete strangers living just an hour apart in Ireland discovered they looked so alike they could be identical twins this week, the world was shocked. But unlikely as it may seem, Niamh Geaney, 26, and Karen Branigan, 29, aren't the only pair to have found their real-life doppelgängers, either by mistake or after a social media hunt. Now three similar British cases have been revealed; a London-based journalist who found hers in Birmingham, two male university students, also in London, and two retired men in Essex. Scroll down for video . What are the odds? Just last month, retired priest Neil Richardson, 69, (right) moved to Braintree in Essex to be confronted with his doppelgänger, former head teacher John Jemison, 74, (left) Uncanny: Niamh Geaney, a 26-year-old TV presenter from Dublin (left), found her 'twin stranger' last week in Karen Branigan (right), through a social media campaign she launched with friends . Just last month, retired priest Neil Richardson, 69, moved to Braintree and was surprised to greeted with waves and 'hello John' greetings wherever he went. 'John' turned out to be John Jemison, a 74-year-old former head teacher who was well-known to the town, and just so happened to look exactly like Mr Richardson. Upon meeting, the pair, who are both grandfathers-of-four now living just 150 yards apart, also realised that as well as being doppelgängers, they had an awful lot in common. Both had attended the same college, and both became RE teachers and choir singers. The pair finally came face-to-face in March when they coincidentally both boarded the same coach for a Friends of Braintree Museum visit to the Magna Carta exhibition at the British Library. 'It was quite spooky,' said Mr Jemison, adding that they 'hit it off immediately' and are now friends. 'My only worry is the number of people who probably think I've been ignoring them when they've been saying "Hello John" to Neil all this time.' Upon meeting, Mr Richardson (left) and Mr Jemison (right), who are both grandfathers-of-four now living just 150 yards apart, also realised they had a lot in common in terms of their life stories . Mr Richardson married his wife in 1968 (left) while Mr Jemison also married wife Jenny in the sixties (right) In 2011, Devon-born journalist Sophie Robehmed became fascinated by the idea that there might be someone out there in the world who looked exactly like her. In fact, she was the inspiration behind Miss Geaney's ultimately successful social media search. In much the same way, Ms Robehmed launched her mission to find her doppelgänger by publicising it on Facebook, YouTube, and through blogs around the world. And just like Miss Geaney, it turned out that Ms Robehmed didn't need to look that far. Her closest match turned out to be Birmingham native Lauren Hatcher, who worked in the film industry and shared a mutual friend. Devon-born journalist Sophie Robehmed (right) launched a hunt to find her 'twin stranger' in 2011 and found Birmingham native Lauren Hatcher (left) through a mutual friend . After seeing Ms Hatcher's photo, Miss Robehmed set up a meeting in Covent Garden in London, and the rest is history. And in another accidental result, doppelgängers Jonny Sandgrove and Michael Harris, both based in London, got to know each other at university. As cases of mistaken identity around the campus began to mount up, the pair met, again though mutual acquaintances, and ultimately became firm friends. Doppelgängers Jonny Sandgrove (left) and Michael Harris (right), both based in London, got to know each other at University, after friends kept getting them confused . When Mr Harris married his then-girlfriend Naomi a little while later, several members of his family approached Johnny at the wedding to congratulate him. All this comes after Miss Geaney and Miss Branigan's story blew up across the media yesterday, for being the most twin-like case yet. Miss Geaney, a TV presenter, found Miss Branigan after she teamed up with two friends to launch a project called Twin Strangers. This is the moment that Miss Geaney (right) met her doppleganger Miss Branigan (left) for the first time . 'I was ridiculously nervous about how I would react to meeting someone who looks like me' Miss Geaney (right) said about Miss Branigan (left) The aim of the social media experiment was to see which of the three could find their closest lookalike within 28 days and it attracted submissions to their website TwinStrangers from across the world. Incredibly, Miss Geaney found Miss Branigan in just two weeks - just an hour away. After their first meeting she said: ‘I was ridiculously nervous about how I would react to meeting someone who looks like me. 'For the duration of our encounter I pretty much stared at her. I couldn’t get over her face. ‘And some of the expressions she would pull I would think to myself or say aloud, “Oh my God that’s my face”. I can’t remember the number of times I said “this is so freaky”. It was truly amazing. Uncanny: Miss Geaney, a 26-year-old student from Dublin (left), found her 'twin stranger' in Miss Branigan (right), through a social media campaign she launched with friends . ‘I would say Karen is the shyer of the two of us,’ said Miss Geaney. ‘But then you have to remember this was an even more surreal experience for her than it was for me. I’m the weirdo that contacted Karen and asked her to meet me.’ Miss Branigan, who is currently in between jobs, has five sisters and a brother. Miss Geaney has two sisters and a brother, and both girls agree that none of their siblings look anywhere near as similar to them as they do to one another. Since meeting, Miss Greaney and Miss Branigan - who are both single - say they've been chatting on Facebook 'constantly'. Miss Branigan (right) turned out to be a fellow Ireland native who lived just an hour down the road from Miss Geaney (left), making it easy for the pair to meet in real life and take some eerily twin-like photos together . She added, 'Some of the expressions she would pull I would think to myself or say aloud, "Oh my God that’s my face"' While Miss Geaney appears to have beaten her fellow Twin Strangers participants, 21-year-old Harry and 22-year-old Terence, hands down, the search isn't over until April 27. 'I think I have a two, maybe three at a push who resemble me. But they're definitely not as close a match as Karen to Niamh,' Harry English said. 'I'm trailing further behind,' admits Terence Manzanga. 'Must be a guy thing. They tend to be a bit too shy to participate. Not sure if being originally from sub-Saharan Africa has anything to do with it!' Miss Geaney (right) said she and Miss Branigan (left) got on 'very well' as they both applied make-up before the shoot, swapping beauty tips and marvelling at their similarities (pictured) Friends for life? Since meeting, Miss Geaney (right) and Miss Branigan (left) - who are both single - say they've been chatting on Facebook 'constantly' Feedback: Shocked reactions to their story have flooded in from far and wide . Challenge: Miss Geaney's (right) fellow Twin Strangers participants, 21-year-old Harry (left) and 22-year-old Terence (centre), are still looking for their doppelgängers, and the search isn't over until April 27 . Miss Geaney, who is still promoting the project across social media with Harry and Terence as interest spreads, says there will be no prize for the winner, just 'pride'. They are inviting others from around the world to join in too now, by adding users' photos to their Facebook album. 'There is a huge human curiosity element to it,' She said. 'Can you imagine how surreal it would be to meet someone who looked exactly like you?'

Lookalikes Niamh Geany, 26, and Karen Branigan, 29, made headlines . The pair, from Ireland, live only an hour apart . A retired priest has also found his doppelgänger, a retired head teacher . London-based journalist Sophie Robehmed found hers in Birmingham . Two male university students found their body doubles on campus .

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Police have found the car a Queensland teenager was forced into at gunpoint by an ex-partner. Relatives of Billy-Anne Huxham, 18, told officers on Tuesday morning she had been forced into a car outside a Caboolture home, north of Brisbane just after 6am. Shocked neighbours heard yelling and screaming moments before Ms Huxham was abducted from her home by a man who reportedly attacked her with a machete. Detectives are desperately searching for the teen and Carl Garry Chapman, 32, who is believed to be the victim's former boyfriend. A police spokeswoman says Ms Huxham contacted a relative on Thursday, but police still have serious concerns for her welfare. They believe she was taken in a silver 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander with the Queensland registration 789VNI. Scroll down for video . Abducted teen Billy-Anne Huxton has reportedly made contact with a family member . The have now found that car and their inquiries continue. Detective Acting Inspector Steve Windsor said guns could be involved in the abduction. 'With the information we have that possibly firearms are involved, the public - if they could advise Crime Stoppers (of any sighting),' he said. An investigation centre has also been set up at the Caboolture police station. 18-year-old Billy-Anne Huxham was reportedly woken up, attacked with a machete and taken from her home . A neighbour, who didn't want to be identified, said she heard screaming before the Mitsubishi took off down the street. 'I didn't really think much of it because that sort of thing isn't uncommon for that house,' she said. It was initially claimed that Ms Huxham sustained wounds to her leg and bruising to her face as a result of the violent ambush. A machete was allegedly left at the scene of the crime but the man is still armed and dangerous and is reportedly carrying a firearm. Detectives are currently searching for Carl Garry Chapman, 32, who is allegedly the victim's former boyfriend . Following the abduction, the perpetrator broke into another home in Caboolture and threatened the residents with a gun, believed to be shotgun or rifle. A police chase on the Bruce Highway was unsuccessful after Mr Chapman and Ms Huxham were spotted driving on Anzac Avenue at 11.30am - five hours after the abduction. Police are concerned for the woman's safety and urge the public not to approach the pair but to call 000 immediately.

18-year-old Billy-Anne Huxham was abducted from her Caboolture home . The car she was seen in has been found by police, investigations continue . Police report she has made contact with a family member . She was allegedly taken by ex-boyfriend and wounded by a machete . Reportedly has wounds on her legs and bruises on her face after the ordeal . Hunt under way for Carl Garry Chapman, 32, seen driving with the victim after the alleged abduction and is understood to now have a firearm . Perpetrator 'broke into a home and waved gun at residents' after abduction .

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Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola blamed his team's Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat by Porto on injuries. Porto take a two-goal advantage to Munich next Tuesday for the return leg of the last-eight clash after punishing a sloppy Bayern with two early goals from Ricardo Quaresma and a second-half effort from Jackson Martinez. Guardiola said: 'We have players who were out a long time with injuries ... their legs don't last very long. It's a tough result to take into the second leg, but we'll give it a go.' Pep Guardiola says his side suffered with the injuries they are currently contending with in the squad . Porto manager Julen Lopetegui said his side can now dream of reaching the semi-finals, but they will need to be 'perfect' in the second leg. 'Now we have produced a situation for ourselves where we can dream, knowing that we will need to give everything we have got to get through,' Lopetegui, a former Barcelona team mate of Guardiola, told reporters. 'We will need to produce a perfect performance in Germany next week to progress.' Julen Lopetegui says reaching the Champions League semi-final would be a dream come true . Ricardo Quaresma (7) gave Porto an early lead from the spot but Manuel Neuer was lucky to be on the pitch . Lopetegui said the return from injury of goalscorer Martinez, who had been out since early March with a hamstring problem, was one of the reasons for Wednesday's victory. 'With him back in the attack, we were able to press Bayern with some force and give them real problems,' he said. Martinez, who capitalised on an error by Jerome Boateng in the 65th minute to round Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer for Porto's third goal after Thiago Alcantara had reduced the arrears, said he was not yet 100 percent fit. The striker was a constant menace for Bayern's defenders and his tenacious harrying was rewarded after three minutes when he robbed Xabi Alonso before being brought down by Neuer for a penalty that Quaresma converted. Jackson Martinez (right) rounds Neuer to slot home Porto's third goal and put them in control . Martinez troubled Bayern throughout and tackled Xabi Alonso (right) in the build up to the penalty . It was a similar story for Porto's second goal when Quaresma picked the pocket of Dante before beating Neuer with a clever finish on 10 minutes. 'It was fundamental that we tried our best to impose ourselves on Bayern and not give them a chance to settle,' Martinez said. Quaresma also sought to heap praise on Porto's team ethic, saying hard work had proved the difference between the two teams. 'There are no stars here. We all work hard for our results,' the forward said. 'The win is more important to us than the display. We have all worked extremely hard to get this win to give ourselves something to defend in the second leg.' Quaresma scores Porto's second inside 11 minutes as they took advantage of a depleted Bayern Munich .

Pep Guardiola blamed injuries for his side's disappointing defeat to Porto . Bayern Munich's players were guilty of poor individual errors for the goals . Porto boss Julen Lopetegui is now dreaming of a semi-final place .

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A missing schoolgirl was murdered by a 60-year-old man who called police two weeks prior to the killing to see how officers would react to her disappearance, a jury heard today. Robert Ewing, 60, was said to have had an 'inappropriate sexual interest' in 15-year-old Paige Chivers and took advantage of her 'chaotic and dysfunctional' upbringing which had left her 'very troubled and vulnerable'. He is accused of murdering the schoolgirl, from Blackpool, Lancashire, between August 23 and August 27, 2007. Scroll down for video . Robert Ewing, 60, is accused of murdering 15-year-old Paige Chivers (pictured left as a young schoolgirl and right aged 15) after she disappeared from her family home in Blackpool, Lancashire, in August 2007 . Police investigate a site in Thornton Cleveleys in Lancashire during an earlier search for Paige's body . Paige was 15 when she vanished after a row with her father at their seaside home and, despite appeals from police and a £12,000 reward offer from TV chat show host Jeremy Kyle, no trace of her has ever been found. Ewing was arrested in connection with her disappearance in September last year and is currently on trial at Preston Crown Court. The jury was told today how he allegedly rang police anonymously less than a fortnight before she went missing to tell officers that a 'problem child' had turned up on his doorstep having been thrown out by her father. Brian Cummings QC, prosecuting, told jurors that the Crown Prosecution Service believes he did so to 'test the water'. He told the court: 'We allege that he wanted to see what official reaction there would be to the suggestion of a 15-year-old girl turning up on the doorstep of a 52-year-old man and the answer he learned, we suggest, was very little reaction.' The court also heard how eight months after the schoolgirl's disappearance, Ewing's friend, Gareth Dewhurst, 46, was overheard in conversation saying he had used his car to dump the teenager's body. Mr Cummings said: 'He then went on to say: "I didn't want to have sex with her, they made me".' The prosecutor said a 'highly stoned' Dewhurst told a 16-year-old boy that Ewing had killed Paige and had then made him have sex with her before forcing him to use his car to dispose of her body. Mr Cummings said: 'He (Dewhurst) said that he had put the body in the boot and was saying that he was going to set his car on fire. He was frightened that he was going to get arrested, or that Bob (Ewing) would kill him.' Paige (right) was 15 when she vanished after a row with her father at their seaside home (left) and, despite appeals from police and a £12,000 reward offer from TV host Jeremy Kyle, no trace of her has ever been found . Detectives hunting for Paige Chivers, who vanished in suspicious circumstances more than seven years ago, dug up a farmer's field amid fears she maybe buried in a shallow grave but still no trace of her has been found . An extensive proof of life inquiry has not found any evidence Paige is alive and she has yet to claim a 'significant' inheritance sum left to her on her mother's death once she turned 18, the jury heard. The prosecutor said: 'The prosecution say that even though no body has been recovered, you can be sure that Paige Chivers is dead.' The court heard that Paige's father reported her missing on August 26 and clearly stated she was 15, but her date of birth was wrongly entered on the police system as 1962. 'In consequence, the matter was dealt with as though Paige were an adult aged 45 who had moved on voluntarily, rather than a girl of 15 who was worryingly missing from home,' said Mr Cummings. That approach was not corrected until September 7 when police inquiries then commenced, he added. Ewing, formerly of Blackpool, denies murder and intending to pervert the course of public justice by intimidating witnesses and providing false information to the police in their investigations. Dewhurst, of Blackpool, denies sexual penetration of a corpse and assisting an offender in disposing of a body. The trial continues. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Paige Chivers was aged 15 when she disappeared from Blackpool home . Despite police appeals and a £12,000 reward, she has never been found . Robert Ewing is on trial accused of murdering schoolgirl in August 2007 . His friend Gareth Dewhurst is accused of assisting in disposing of body .

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A nurse screamed with joy and then burst into tears as her paralyzed patient suddenly got up out of her wheelchair and walked towards her. Bailey Murrill, of Denton in Texas, had been inexplicably paralyzed for 11 days and was being cared for in hospital. She had regained feeling and movement in her legs and when her favorite nurse came on shift decided to surprise her by getting up out of her chair. Scroll down for video . Bailey Murrill surprised her shocked favorite nurse when she got up and stood on her own for the first time after being inexplicably paralyzed for 11 days and cared for by the woman while she was in hospital . The nurse is clearly shocked as she screams before she grabs Bailey and hugs her tightly. Both then burst into tears as other staff look on in the corridor. The child's nurse says: 'I told you, just keep that faith.' The video was filmed by Bailey's mother Becky Murrill to capture the moment her daughter surprised her nurse by walking again. She had been taken into hospital after she lost all feeling from the waist down and took 11 days to recover. The reasons for Bailey's unexpected paralysis are not known. Bailey Murrill's favorite nurse came to see her, after caring for her when she was paralysed for 11 days . The child had been walking earlier that day and decided to surprise her nurse who screamed (left) and then hugged and rocked her young patient (right) after she saw her get up and stand for the first time . She wrote in the description: 'The day before Bailey still had no feeling or movement in her legs. I want to thank everyone for their prayers, blessings, and support through this.' The video, entitled 'Love our nurses!', has been viewed more than 1million times. Ms Murrill initially posted the video on Facebook where it had more than 340,000 views and then decided to share it on YouTube. She had almost 200 friend requests after posting it on her Facebook page. On the mend: Bailey Murrill, pictured, is now able to walk again but the cause of her paralysis is not known .

Bailey Murrill became inexplicably paralyzed, losing all feeling in her legs . She was in hospital for 11 days being cared for by her favorite nurse . Bailey regained feeling again and was able to stand, surprising her nurse . Pair hug and burst into tears in heartwarming video filmed by her mother .

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My first trip to New York was with my aunt when I was about 18 and I had been appearing in Coronation Street for about 12 months. I can remember it all so clearly. We had a lot of fun together - we went to see the musical Chicago on Broadway and did lots and lots of shopping. We returned to the city that never sleeps in January 2001, eight months before the terrible events of 9/11, and one of the first things my boyfriend Sylvain Longchambon and I did on my latest trip was to visit the site of the World Trade Center to see the monument to those who died. It was a very poignant moment. Coronation Street star Samia Ghadie and boyfriend Sylvain Longchambon take a selfie in New York . There were hundreds of people visiting the memorial at the time but everybody was quiet and extremely respectful. Sylvain and I flew to the US from Manchester and spent four nights in the city. I love flying from Manchester if I can, not just because it's nearer to my home but because it's not so vast and sprawling as either Gatwick or Heathrow. We stayed at the Marriott where the service was fantastic - when we checked in the concierge desk wanted to know if they could help us to make bookings for shows or restaurants. And when we got to the room, we were met by a butler who immediately took away our shoes for shining - very impressive. You don't get that at a Travelodge! We had a beautiful suite on the 31st floor, giving us panoramic views of Central Park. We valued the fact that the suite had a separate lounge area, and it came in really handy because during our stay Sylvain's cousin in New York celebrated his 30th birthday, so lots of people came back to our room for a glass of bubbly. We sipped champagne as we gazed out across Manhattan - and The Rovers Return suddenly felt a very long way away. The JW Marriott Essex House as seen from Central Park, of which it boasts panoramic views . One of Samia and Sylvain's first stops was to pay their respects to those lost on September 11, 2001 . On the second night of our break, we went on the Bateaux New York cruise, which offers an unforgettable three-hour trip along the Hudson River. We enjoyed cocktails and then a great three-course meal, and after that there was music and dancing. You can go outside on deck where you have amazing views of Manhattan. Actually we only just made the cruise by the skin of our teeth. President Obama was in New York to address the United Nations and as we were in a taxi heading for the pier to board the cruise, we discovered that the police had closed a lot of the streets to let the President's motorcade through. With the clock ticking and our yellow cab going nowhere, we decided to get out and find the nearest subway station. Once our train reached its destination, we had to dash to get to the cruise boat, but fortunately we just made it on time. I'm so glad we did because to see Manhattan like that was an unforgettable experience. The couple, who met as partners on Dancing on Ice, enjoyed a Bateaux New York Cruise of the Hudson . The bright lights and busy traffic of Fifth Avenue which Samia covered extensively during her four-day trip . During our break, we saw most of the famous sights, including the Statue of Liberty, where we took some great pictures. We didn't manage to catch a show, though - we simply ran out of time. We wanted to have a juicy steak at a proper New York steakhouse. Friends had told us about a place called Burger Joint in Le Parker Meridien Hotel - it doesn't look very special (in fact, there's graffiti all over the walls outside) but it's reckoned to serve the best burgers in town. I have to agree they're pretty special. It was Sylvain's first visit to New York and he absolutely loved it. He also enjoyed the shopping. We must have covered the whole of Fifth Avenue during our stay, and yes, purchases were made. I have to confess I bought a few dresses. The pound was very good value against the dollar at the time, so there were a lot of bargains to be had. I calculated that many things were half the price compared with the UK - so how could I resist? While Samia shopped at famed New York stores such as Tiffany and Co, Sylvain worked out in the gym . For bargain shopping, Samia recommends discount outlet store Century 21 for lots of major brands . Sylvain wasn't always my shopping buddy. He chose to remain at the hotel a few times and work out at the gym. So while I was at Tiffany's he was on the running machine. A crowd of paparazzi turned out to be for Lady Gaga, but sadly a selfie with the pop star wasn't an option . Despite our world renown as an ice-dancing couple - we met while we were partners on the ITV show Dancing On Ice - we managed to resist the lure of the rink at the Rockefeller Centre. For Sylvain, ice skating is too much like work. I still skate from time to time and I have to say I'm a lot better at it than I was on the programme. I think that's because I'm just doing it for fun now and there's no pressure on me. If anybody is looking for good shopping, I can recommend BCBG - it's great for dresses, and their prices are excellent. If you're after big savings, head to Century 21, which is like an outlet store for lots of major brands. Friends had told us about it before we travelled to New York. I'm glad they did because the prices were so temptingly low. And of course I also made sure to visit the Disney Store to get presents for my little girl - we were loaded up with bags from there, much to her delight, when we returned to England. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the trip was when we had stopped to have lunch at a small Italian restaurant on Central Park near our hotel . While we were eating, we noticed a crowd gathering - with lots of paparazzi photographers. We were wondering who was going to emerge when out stepped Lady Gaga. It was the ultimate holiday treat - it was just a shame I couldn't arrange a selfie with her. That would have been the icing on the cake. American Sky (0843 636 2001) offers a three-night holiday to New York from £899pp. This includes accommodation in the JW Marriott Essex House New York on a room-only basis and return flights with British Airways from Heathrow. Visit nycgo.com for more information.

Samia Ghadie and boyfriend Sylvain Longchambon spent four days in NYC . While there the Dancing on Ice stars stayed at the JW Marriott Essex House . Their suite on the 31st floor offered up panoramic views of Central Park . The couple enjoyed a three-hour Bateaux New York cruise on the Hudson . The confirm Burger Joint in Le Parker Meridien Hotel lives up to the hype .

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Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed why he rates Cristiano Ronaldo above Lionel Messi while speaking to John Parrott over a frame of snooker. The most successful manager in the history of British football spoke to Parrott and presenter Hazel Irvine as part of the BBC's coverage of the World Championship at the Crucible. Ferguson admitted that he is always asked 'who is the greatest player in the world?' before explaining why he would choose his former United player over Barcelona's talisman. Former Manchester United amanger Sir Alex Ferguson (left) speaks with John Parrott over a frame of snooker . The 73-year-old was in high spirits as he talked football and snooker with the 1991 world champion . Parrott lines up a shot under the gaze of fellow presenter Hazel Irvine (right) Ferguson believes Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi as he could score for any team . 'Many people quite rightly say Messi and you cant dispute that opinion,' he told the 1991 World Snooker Champion. 'Ronaldo could play for Millwall, QPR, Doncaster Rovers, anyone, and score a hat-trick. I'm not sure Messi could do that. 'Ronaldo's got two feet, he's quick, great in the air and brave. 'I think Messi is a Barcelona player,' he added. The former United boss has always held a close relationship with the Real Madrid superstar following their six-year spell together at Old Trafford, and Ferguson rates the Portuguese alongside Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes as the best players he has managed. Ferguson has always been close to the Portuguese since their time together at Old Trafford . The 73-year-old has been a keen snooker fan since he was a young boy and watches the World Championships every year as well as collecting snooker memorabilia. Ferguson arrived to play his frame with a cue gifted to him by Ken Doherty after his 'first retirement' from football in 2001 - and the Scotsman also has the set of balls used by friend Dennis Taylor to dramatically win the 1985 World Championships. The 73-year-old revealed how he 'battered' Paul Ince at snooker before his former player blamed his wife . Although Ferguson struggled to impress against Parrott, he did reveal upsetting Paul Ince by beating the self-proclaimed 'Guv'nor' three times in succession, including a final match at his house in the company of Ince's wife Claire. 'I battered him... he blamed his wife,' said Ferguson. When asked what he misses most from the game, after retiring as Manchester United manager in 2013 after almost 27 years at the club, Ferguson said: 'The camaraderie, humour, mickey taking and winning - we're all here to win.'

Sir Alex Ferguson met up with John Parrott for a frame of snooker as part of coverage of World Championships . Former Manchester United manager explained why he rates Real madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo above Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi . Fergie also reveals how he 'battered' former player Paul Ince at snooker .

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A Saudi Arabian citizen has captured intense footage of a sandstorm sweeping its way across a street, engulfing everything in its path. Sandstorms caused havoc in Saudi Arabia last week with a number of flights being cancelled and schools being forced to close. Car crashes were also reported in other areas as parts of the Arabian Peninsula were plunged into darkness. Strong winds are believed to have caused the disruption, which resulted in nearby Dubai’s skyline almost disappearing and people suffering from respiratory problems. The footage, captured on camera in Saudi Arabia by Mohammed Mohsen, shows the sandstorm sweeping into the area in which he stands at a staggering speed. Like the aftermath of an explosion, the orange cloud engulfs the road and nearby buildings while it continues to move forward. Mohammed Mohsen captures the orange cloud getting thicker as it disperses and engulfs the road . The orange cloud gets thicker and drastically reduces visibility across the entire Arab state . Getting thicker, the cloud suddenly becomes darker and is it disperses further sunlight becomes drastically reduced. A number of people stand alongside the video maker, staring in awe and filming the large cloud on their own camera phones. The video concludes with the filmmaker moving the camera around to show the sheer capacity of the cloud, which he is now very much encapsulated within. Mohammed Mohsen films the cloud above his head and captures the moment he becomes engulfed within it . Last week the storm filled Saudi Arabia’s air before spreading across the peninsula into the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen. Despite sandstorms being a relatively common occurrence in this part of the world, they are not generally this big and rarely wreak so much havoc. Many people took to social media to upload the images they had taken of the sandstorm and share their experiences.

Citizen captured sandstorm sweeping its way through part of the state . Sandstorm caused delays to flights and forced schools to shut . Car crashes and respiratory problems were also reported last week . Strong winds were behind large sand clouds obscuring Dubai's skyline .

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An artist has carved out a unique genre for herself with her colourful portraits of celebrity bottoms. Spanish artist Catalina Viejo, 31, who is based in New York, paints miniature pictures from candid paparazzi shots rather than using glossy magazine images, and has worked her magic on stars including Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna and Beyoncé. In total she has completed 42 tiny pictures, which are the size of a postage stamp and don't feature any faces, and cost around $90 (£60). Scroll down for video . Artist Catalina Viejo paints miniature pictures of famous bottoms, including Kim Kardashian's, from candid paparazzi shots . Amber Rose is Catalina's favourite portrait of the 42 miniatures, as hers was the biggest bottom on the smallest canvas . The bite-sized series is aptly titled 'A View of the End' and is currently on display at the SHAG Gallery in Brooklyn, New York. Catalina explained that she wanted to paint her celebrity subjects while they were relaxed or on holiday - not as they are seen in glamorous campaigns which have been polished and airbrushed. In keeping with this approach, Catalina named each work with just the celebrity's first name, making each piece more personal. Miley Cyrus: In total, the 31-year-old artist has completed 42 miniature works, which cost up to $90 (£60) each . Cameron Diaz: The bite-sized series is titled 'A View of the End' and is currently on display at the SHAG Gallery in Brooklyn, New York . Katy Perry: Catalina explains that she wanted to paint her celebrity subjects while they were relaxed or on holiday - not as they are seen in glamorous campaigns . As well as the current exhibit, 30 of the artist's works are also available in a book under the same title. Speaking about the series, Catalina said: 'The fact these butts belong to celebrities increases the viewer's curiosity. 'Partly because you feel as if you're looking at intimate images of people you're familiar with, but also because of the contradiction created in the context of celebrity. Britney Spears: Catalina named each work with just the celebrity's first name, making each piece more personal . Penelope Cruz: As well as the current exhibit, 30 of the artist's works are also available in a book under the same title . Gisele Bundchen with her baby: Speaking about the series, Catalina said, 'The fact these butts belong to celebrities increases the viewer's curiosity. Partly because you feel as if you're looking at intimate images of people you're familiar with.' Catalina added: 'The most powerful marketing tool a celebrity has is his or her public identity, and the face represents that identity. 'Even when we see a famous rear in a magazine, it's accompanied by the celebrity's face. 'My miniature paintings include no faces and some would be very difficult to recognise without the title forcing people to become their own paparazzi. 'People tell me they feel as though they are looking literally at the 'back of fame' which is fun to think about. 'I enjoyed painting each one for different reasons, but I really liked painting Amber's bum (one of the largest bums) at the smallest scale. The painting of her bum is the smallest in the exhibition, about the size of my thumbnail!' Rihanna: Catalina said 'My miniature paintings include no faces and some would be very difficult to recognise without the title forcing people to become their own paparazzi.' Nicki Minaj: Catalina takes her paintbrush to the singer's ample bottom, but changes the colour of her hair . Beyonce: Mrs Carter's rear end gets an arty makeover .

New York-based artist Catalina Viejo paints only the rear ends of famous stars, never their faces . She uses paparazzi snaps, rather than airbrushed images from magazines, to create her paintings . Catalina has produced 42 miniature bottom portraits, and sells them for $90 (£60) each .

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Mario Balotelli revealed his delight on Twitter after Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero struck early on against Manchester United, even though City's eventual defeat was good news for Liverpool. Argentine striker Aguero opened the scoring after eight minutes at Old Trafford, and his controversial former City team-mate took the opportunity to lay into his biggest rivals from his time at the Etihad Stadium and at Anfield. Balotelli tweeted: 'Yeeeees city @aguerosergiokun !!! 1-0 OLD TRAFFORD...Stand up and shut up.' Mario Balotelli revealed his delight on Twitter after Manchester City scored early on in the Manchester derby . Balotelli tweeted: 'Yeeeees city @aguerosergiokun !!! 1-0 OLD TRAFFORD...Stand up and shut up.' Sergio Aguero struck after eight minutes to give City the lead but they were blitzed by United in a 4-2 loss . Despite Balotelli's gloating, the defeat for City is actually more beneficial to his Liverpool side . While United's blitz of City went on to leave the Italian red-faced anyway, the fact that a defeat for the champions was beneficial for his current club will not have gone unnoticed either. Instead, Balotelli seemed to throw his weight behind his former employers rather than clinging on to Liverpool's slim hopes of Champions League qualification that look like they will only open up if City's slump continues. Liverpool - and Balotelli - face Newcastle United on Monday night with the chance of closing the gap on City in fourth to four points in the Barclays Premier League. Controversial striker Balotelli listens in as Brendan Rodgers talks his team through a training session . Balotelli and his Liverpool team-mates face Newcastle United on Monday clinging to their top four hopes . And with Manuel Pellegrini's side having lost six of their last eight in all competitions the Anfield club maintain a small chance of taking a top four place, even if it isn't at the top of Balotelli's list of priorities. The 24-year-old has had his run-ins with the red half of Manchester before, famously celebrating a goal with his 'Why always me' shirt at Old Trafford in 2011 and clashing with Rio Ferdinand after a win over United at Wembley in the same year.

Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday . Sergio Aguero gave City the lead after just eight minutes in derby . His former team-mate Mario Balotelli tweeted his delight after the goal . But the now-Liverpool striker benefited more from City losing derby . He and his Anfield team-mates face Newcastle on Monday evening .

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Almost three years after nearly leaving Liverpool Jordan Henderson has committed his long-term future to the club convinced he can win silverware at Anfield. Late in the summer of 2012, just a couple of months into the reign of Brendan Rodgers, he was lined up as makeweight in a failed bid to sign Fulham's Clint Dempsey only for the midfielder to reject the move. His determination to prove himself, and justify the £16million price tag which came with him from Sunderland the previous summer, has been rewarded not only with a new five-year £100,000-a-week contract but with the prospect of him taking over the captain's armband from Steven Gerrard when he leaves for the Los Angeles Galaxy at the end of the season. Jordan Henderson is 'over the moon' after signing a new long-term contract with Liverpool . The club's vice-captain puts pen to paper on a deal which will keep him at Liverpool until 2020 . Henderson has enjoyed a strong campaign and could be handed the armband when Steven Gerrard leaves . But it is the unfulfilled potential which persuaded the 24-year-old England international to commit what should be the best years of his career to the club. 'A few years ago I had an opportunity to leave but I always knew how big this club is and I wanted to stay here for as long as possible - and nothing has changed since then,' he told liverpoolfc.com. 'I feel as though I have got a good connection with the club now and there was no doubt where my future was going to be and it was just a matter of time for my agent and the club to sort it out. 'I have been through difficult times but I would never change that because I know there will be more difficult times ahead and I'll have to use that and I'll be able to handle it a lot better. 'Hopefully we've got many years ahead of winning trophies. 'I'm the same as every other player, I want to be playing at the highest level - in the Champions League, winning trophies and being very successful. 'I had good conversations with the manager about the future of the football club and it was very bright, I was very pleased with what I was hearing. 'I want to be a big part of that and hopefully I can. 'I feel there's a lot of potential, but we need to start turning that potential into winning things. I've got a good feeling that we can do that.' Henderson arrived from Sunderland in a £16million deal in June 2011, when Kenny Dalglish was manager . The Liverpool midfielder shoots towards goal during Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final defeat by Aston Villa . Rodgers hopes other players - youngsters Raheem Sterling (who has rejected a £100,000-a-week offer), Jordon Ibe and experienced defender Martin Skrtel are all currently negotiating new deals - will follow Henderson's lead. 'We are obviously delighted. It is great news for the club and Jordan that he will be spending best part of his career and development here at Liverpool and he is a big part of the plan going forward,' said the Reds boss. 'I am delighted for him and the club and we can continue his development. 'The club paid big money for him at the time because he had big potential and that potential has been developed and he will go into the next phase of that. 'The likes of Jordan and Raheem are very important players and the club, behind the scenes, is working very hard to ensure we sign these type of players. 'The model is to develop young players and when they have improved it is important you nail them to the club and make sure they are here for the best part of their careers.' Henderson has urged Liverpool team-mate Raheem Sterling to follow his lead by signing a new deal .

Jordan Henderson has signed a new five-year deal at Anfield . The England international is hoping to add to his trophy cabinet . Henderson has urged Raheem Sterling to follow lead by signing new deal .

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A cat who went missing after escaping a damaged crate after 14-hour flight from Abu Dhabi to New York about last week has been found. Felix was discovered at JFK airport after being on the loose for more than two weeks. The cat's owners, Jennifer Stewart, 31, and her 34-year-old husband, Joseph Naaman, were left devastated after their beloved pet when missing from his damaged crate. Jennifer Stewart and husband, Joseph Naaman, pictured with their cat, Felix, who disappeared April 1 . Facebook updates: Ms Stewart updated her friends after hearing the news that Felix the cat had been found . The couple had launched a desperate search for their pet after he disappeared following a 14-hour flight from Abu Dhabi to New York. Felix the cat was missing for more than two weeks after he escaped from his crate, which was damaged in transit. The two-year-old grey tabby's crate was travelling in an airline-approved carrier but it was damaged so badly – apparently while being transferred from the plane – that Felix was able to get out and run away. Found! Felix the cat was discovered at JFK airport after being on the loose for more than two weeks . The releaved couple were alerted that a cat had been been found at the New York airport . The couple updated their Facebook profiles to announce the good news. They wrote: 'FELIX HAS BEEN FOUND!!! We got word earlier this evening that a cat had been humanely trapped in the area the scent dogs in last week's search were most interested in... And the cat is FELIX!!!!' Jennifer later added: 'Joe picked him up at JFK and they are on their way home to Princeton right now. So HAPPY!!!! Thanks to everyone for your help and positive energy these last two weeks! We're incredibly grateful for such love & support! xo' Jennifer and Joseph never gave up hope and planned to return to the airport to search for Felix . The couple was told that the plastic crate broke open after one of the ropes became tangled on something . At the time of the disappearance, Jennifer had told MailOnline Travel that she wasn't satisfied with the way Felix's crate was secured and transported on the Etihad Airways flight. She said his crate was tied down to a large metal pallet and cracked open, apparently when one of the straps got caught on something as it was being moved to a cargo bay after the April 1 flight. She said: 'To find out how he was transported, I was horrified, I was sick. They basically strapped him in like he was an old box. 'If I had known he was going to travel like that we would have looked for other alternatives. 'He is a part of our family. He's like a dog. He plays fetch and hide and seek, and he's the coolest little cat.' Jennifer wasn't sure which company was responsible for transferring Felix from the plane, but a cargo manager called her and her husband into an office after they landed to deliver the bad news. 'We were in shock that this happened. At first I thought he was going to tell me that [Felix] died. 'He told me his cage was crushed.' Felix's plastic pet carrier was tied down to a metal pallet while he was transported on the plane . Felix the cat disappeared after his crate was damaged after a flight from Abu Dhabi to New York . While in Abu Dhabi she had spent weeks researching the best way to transport Felix and she initially booked a ticket with a different airline, but there was a problem with the reservation and she was forced to switch to their flight and Felix's to Etihad Airways. Jennifer, a yoga instructor, and Joseph, a strategy consultant, couple spent $1,200 (£800) to bring Felix to the US with them after living in the United Arab Emirates for three years. They adopted him seven months ago after they found him wandering on the street in their Abu Dhabi neighbourhood, and they never gave any thought to leaving him behind. The couple adopted the two-year-old cat seven months ago after he was abandoned in their neighbourhood . Jennifer and Joseph have enlisted the help of a non-profit organisation to locate the cat at JFK Airport . The couple never gave up hope that Felix would be found, and sought help from a non-profit organisation, Where Is Jack?, which provided a dog that is trained to track down animals based on their scent. They had previously searched the airport, but were initially unable to access secure areas. An Etihad Airways spokesperson told MailOnline Travel at the time of the disappearance that it was investigating Felix’s disappearance and continuing to search for the cat. The spokesperson said: ‘We are working with the ground handlers and other third-party specialists, paid for by Etihad Airways, to locate the cat. Etihad Airways said it is working with ground handlers and 'third-party specialists' to find the cat . ‘We deeply regret this unfortunate incident and are keeping the owner apprised of the progress of the search. ‘We will review our pet handling procedures in the wake of this incident, as the safety and care of pets travelling with Etihad Airways is a top priority.’ Etihad cargo carries more than 200 animals each year and it is ‘extremely rare’ for one to escape, the spokesperson added.

Felix the cat was found two weeks after going missing in transit . Much loved pet disappeared after escaping his plastic crate at JFK Airport . Owner Jennifer Stewart said the crate was badly damaged in transit . She is calling for better policies and procedures for the transport of pets . Etihad said it is working with ground handlers and 'specialists' to find Felix .

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Jessica Ennis-Hill has revealed she faces her 'biggest challenge ever' as she attempts to juggle being a mother with winning gold at next year's Rio Olympics. Britain's golden girl of athletics is ready to step back on the track nine months after the birth of son Reggie and next month she will take on Katarina-Johnson Thompson, 22, who has risen to prominence in Ennis-Hill's absence, winning pentathlon gold at the European Indoor Championships last month and taking her British record. After the inevitable sleepless nights and the weight sessions in her garage to keep up her fitness Ennis-Hill, at 29, knows she faces a tough return. Jessica Ennis-Hill admits juggling motherhood with her Olympic aspirations poses a big challenge . Ennis-Hill will compete against Katarina Johnson-Thompson in Austria at the end of May . Ennis-Hill wants to be celebrating another medal win at the Rio Games in Brazil in 2016 . A comparison of achievements between Ennis-Hill and Johnson-Thompson . She will race the hurdles at the Great City Games in Manchester in mid-May before a tantalising heptathlon clash against Thompson awaits in Gotzis, Austria on May 30. 'This year is just about coming back,' insisted Ennis-Hill yesterday at her English Institute of Sport training base in Sheffield. 'I want to be successful next year. At the Olympics I want to medal. 'It is quite hard to judge because I have never come back from this. I don't feel like I am a million miles away but I am not 100 per cent sure what it is going to look like when it all comes together. 'This is the hardest challenge ever. I am not just saying that. It was really tough in the lead up to London (2012) but this is just a whole different ball game.' Ennis-Hill has not competed at all since the London Anniversary Games of July 2013, when achilles injury limited her long jump and hurdles performances before curtailing her season. Her last heptathlon was that memorable evening in the Olympic Stadium in 2012. Reggie would regularly wake up Ennis-Hill and her husband Andy three times a night in the beginning but has settled down recently. 'I love being a mum, it is amazing, and now he has a real personality,' she said. Ennis-Hill will return to hurdling at the Great City games in Manchester in May . Ennis-Hill pictured with her husband Andy at the 2013 Sports Personality of the Year awards . Ennis-Hill has admitted she has struggled to balance the demands of being a mother with returning to fitness . 'But I'd be lying if I said there hadn't been days when I thought, 'I'm not sure I want to do this, because this is really, really hard.' I thought, 'I've already become Olympic champion. Do I want all the stress again?' But I have to give it a go. I don't want to look back and think, 'Oh, maybe I could have done it.' She suggested Johnson-Thompson's continued success — the Liverpudlian won gold in Gotzis last year — is an incentive and they could go head to head over seven events in the World Championships in August or in Rio. 'I do think it helps having someone out there doing incredibly well as you want to get back to your best, if not a bit better,' she added. 'It's added motivation. It is always sad when your records go but she did amazingly. I'm happy for her, she's doing well, but equally I want to be back and competitive. Rio is going to be the time she is at her peak, so it's interesting. 'All heptahletes have a mutual respect. She's a nice girl and I hope she says the same about me. There isn't that hate at all.' Where she does verge towards such sentiment is on discussion of Tatyana Chernova. The Russian beat Ennis-Hill to gold at the 2011 World Championships in Korea but was in January revealed to have failed a drugs test in 2009. Ennis-Hill admitted the success of Johnson-Thompson has provided an incentive to return to form . Tatyana Chernova (left) failed a drugs test two years before beating Ennis-Hill in South Korea in 2011 . Ennis-Hil has written to the IAAF to ask why Chernova has been allowed to keep her world title . She was given a backdated ban and had earlier results annulled — but kept her world title. Ennis-Hill has written to the IAAF to ask why and bid to get the gold. 'I'm not happy about how the ban has been handled,' she said. 'I can't really understand it. Frustration isn't a strong enough word. If you are cheating, you're out. 'I thought I could win gold and came away with a silver. I could have been double world champion. I definitely want that medal.' Jessica Ennis trains in the adidas Climachill apparel range designed with advanced fabric for maximum cooling, and the adidas Ultra Boost trainers. Both available at www.adidas.co.uk .

Jessica Ennis-Hill is juggling motherhood with aiming for a gold medal . She begins her comeback in May and targets glory at Rio Olympics . Ennis-Hill admires Katarina Johnson-Thompson but wants to beat her .

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Chaos erupted at an Easter egg hunt in Sacramento when adults launched in trying to grab sweets for their children. The event was an attempt at breaking the record for the world's biggest, with 500,000 eggs laid out for thousands of youngsters. But it descended into mayhem as parents raced into the field armed with baskets of their own. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Chaos: An attempt at the world's biggest Easter egg hunt in Sacramento became shambolic on Sunday . Mayhem: Children as young as two were pushed to the ground as adults invaded the children-only event . 'There was no organization at all, they all trampled each other. Little two- and three-year-olds were crying. 'The parents were scooping up all of the eggs for their older kids and it was horrible,' mother Tessa Moon told CBS. Another mother, Kori Houser, told Sacramento Bee her toddler Chase only got three eggs: 'It was crazy. Adults were trampling over us.' Footage of the hunt, which did not break the world record because they missed the deadline to apply, shows children as young as two being squashed by teenagers and adults weave between them picking up candy. According to Sacramento Bee, toddlers were seen crying and parents were being pushed around in the calamity. Eventually, the paper reported, a screaming match broke out between parents. Enraged parents said older children were rushing around to snap up candy meant for youngsters . The event, which did not break the world record, was raising money for victims of human trafficking . Children were presented with 500,000 eggs on the Capitol Mall lawn on Sunday . Divided: Some families left half-way through to escape the chaos . However, the organizers urged people to remember the reason for the event: to raise money for survivors of human trafficking. They spent $10,000 transporting 510,000 plastic eggs from Florida. Children raced to collect as many as they could, and later exchanged them for candy. A VIP off-shoot of the event featured some plastic eggs stuffed with food vouchers. It cost $20 to take part. 'We’re doing this to raise awareness for Blue Heart International the nonprofit my wife and I started,' Blake McCall, founder of Blue Heart International, told CBS. 'We’re really passionate about helping children rescued out of human trafficking in our community.' Organizers reminded people the event was planned for a good cause .

Thousands of children turned out for the event in Sacramento, California . It was an attempt to break world record but they missed application deadline . Adults invaded children-only event with baskets picking up candy . Other parents raged that their two-year-olds had been crushed in the chaos .

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Eager customers have waited up to 10 hours overnight to get their hands on prizes including 21inch TVs at the opening of a new Aldi store. The company gave away golden tickets to the first 100 people through the door when the store in Avlaston, Derbyshire, was officially opened at 8am this morning. More than 200 people were found queueing outside the store looking to get their hands on the deals when the ribbon was cut. More than 200 people were found queuing outside the new Aldi store when it officially opened its doors at 8am this morning . To mark opening day, the company gave away golden tickets to the first 100 people through the doors . Ivy and Brian Bacon came all the way from Basford in Nottingham and queued from 10pm last night to get their hands on a 21.5inch television. Ivy Bacon, 20, was delighted to win the top prize. She said: 'It's brilliant, absolutely. It doesn't feel real, we never win anything.' Former Derby County player Craig Ramage, who commentates on his former team's games for BBC Radio Derby, cut the ribbon at the event. He said: 'I think it's perfect. It is easy access and I can't believe how many people turned up this morning.' Built on an area of overgrown land next to a petrol station, the store will create 29 jobs – 12 full-time and 17 part-time – and will have a car park. Permission for the store was granted by Derby City Council in July. Aldi's arrival comes after Tesco pulled the plug on plans to build a large store nearby earlier this year. The company has also made a £250 donation to the council to support its ongoing activities for the community and has donated a range of children's treats and baby products to Alvaston Children's Centre. Some of the company's 'Specialbuys' will be available at the new store for bargain-hunters to get their hands on. It is one of 60 Aldi stores opening across the UK this year. Former Derby County player Craig Ramage, now a BBC radio commentator, cut the ribbon of the new Aldi store .

More than 200 people queued up to get their hands on Aldi's spot prizes . The company issued golden tickets to first 100 customers through doors . It was to celebrate the launch of a new store in Avlaston, Derbyshire .

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Council chiefs were left red-faced after a leaflet promoting recycling... could not itself be recycled. The leaflet – attached to green bins – told Stratford-upon-Avon residents what items could go in them. But a footnote said: 'This is not recyclable.' Earlier this year, residents in the Stratford district were named as among the best recyclers in England, the Stratford Observer reported. Council chiefs in Stratford-upon-Avon were left red-faced after a leaflet promoting recycling... could not itself be recycled (file photo) According to official government figures, Stratford District Council was in the top ten councils for recycling and composting for the second year running. The recycling rate of just over 59 per cent for 2013/14 put Stratford eighth out of 352 authorities nationwide. District spokesman Councillor Mike Brain said: 'This is great news and it's thanks to our residents that we've been able to achieve this result with their commitment and support for recycling. 'The service we provide is designed to make recycling easy and our residents have responded to that by ensuring they recycle as much rubbish as possible and by limiting the amount of other waste that is produced. 'It is important that residents continue to recycle and one of the reasons why we are performing so high is because more residents are regularly putting food in the green bin and the weekly collection of electric / electronic goods, textiles and batteries is still proving very popular.' The leaflet – attached to green bins – told Stratford-upon-Avon residents what items could go in them but a footnote said: 'This is not recyclable' (file photo)

Council chiefs attached the leaflets which promoted recycling to green bins . It told Stratford-upon-Avon residents what could and could not go in them . But embarrassingly, a footnote on the poster read: 'This is not recyclable'

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Tired after a long journey from Scotland, Nikki Kelly decided to have a quiet night in. She started to feel cramps in her stomach, and believed she might be getting her period. But when she made a dash for the bathroom, the 24-year-old was shocked to find she was in fact going into the early stages of labour, and gave birth to her son on the bathroom floor. Miss Kelly, from Bridport, Dorset, had no idea she was expecting, and had even kept her size eight figure throughout the pregnancy. Nikki Kelly believed she was suffering from period cramps - before giving birth to son James, now three months, in 'three pushes' on the bathroom floor . Miss Kelly kept her size 8 figure throughout her pregnancy, and had no cravings. She is pictured on holiday with partner Andrew Swallow, 27, when she was unknowingly four months pregnant . She had been taking the contraceptive pill and continued to have periods for the whole nine months – and experienced no morning sickness or cravings whatsoever. She says baby James was born in 'three pushes' and she and her partner, Aaron Swallow, 27, have now made an offer on a house so they can all live together as a family. Miss Kelly, who worked as a cleaner before her pregnancy, said: 'I was feeling a bit rubbish with what I thought was cramps so decided to have a quiet night in after travelling back from Scotland and seeing my family. 'I started needing the toilet more and more often, until I couldn't even get off the bathroom floor. 'My partner Aaron was at work and I called him 76 times in half an hour to get him to come home. 'By the time he got to mine I was able to introduce him to his son.' Miss Kelly, originally from Scotland, had been to a New Year's party at her brother's house in Stirling and was due to stay in Scotland for a few days afterwards. James was born on January 5 at 11:22am, weighing a healthy 6lbs. Miss Swallow said she knew to wrap him in a blanket and check his feet, having watched medical TV shows . Miss Kelly and her partner have put an offer in on a house so the three of them can start living together as a family. Mr Swallow is pictured with his son (left) and with Miss Kelly, two days before she gave birth (right) But she began feeling ill and so she and her partner travelled home a day early. Looking back, not wanting to drink alcohol was the only way her body changed during her pregnancy. She said: 'I had one Blue WKD on New Year's Eve. I started drinking it but just didn't want it. 'Being off alcohol was the only change in me. I stayed a size six to eight and didn't have any morning sickness or put on any weight. 'I was on the bathroom floor with cramps and I suddenly felt the urge to push. Three pushes later and my baby was born. 'Luckily he was crying and I've seen TV shows so knew what to do. 'I wrapped him in a towel and checked his hands and feet.' James was born on January 5 at 11:22am, weighing a healthy 6lbs. Mr Swallow came over to Miss Kelly's house, ordered an ambulance straight away, and the new family travelled to hospital. Aaron's sister had given birth five months earlier and was able to bring a car seat to the hospital so they could take the baby home safely. But otherwise, the couple didn't have any baby clothes, let alone a cot. Miss Kelly said: 'I gave birth on the Sunday night and was in hospital until Wednesday. James is 'the best thing that ever happened' to her and her partner, Miss Swallow said. She added: 'James is our little miracle' 'My mum and dad were able to get me some essentials, including a cot bed, and Aaron's parents us nappies and a steriliser, but when I came out of hospital I went straight to the baby shop to get the rest. 'It closed in ten minutes and I just told the staff that I needed literally everything.' Now, Miss Kelly and Aaron, who both live with their parents, are splitting their time with the baby between their homes. They are waiting to see if their offer on a home of their own has been accepted. Miss Kelly said: 'It's all happened very quickly and been very expensive. 'I've adapted to being a mum straight away and Aaron is a very proud dad. 'It's the best thing to happen to us. James is our little miracle.' Ms Janet Fyle, of the Royal College of Midwives said although Miss Kelly’s situation is uncommon, it is not unusual. She said: ‘Some women just don’t know they are pregnant . ‘One lady was serving in Afghanistan and didn’t realise she was pregnant, and we had to send services out there. ‘It might happen for a variety of reasons. It’s different for any women. ‘There are some women with good abdominal muscles and fat and the baby lies flat against the back so they don’t have a bump. ‘Some women won’t have the normal pregnancy symptoms. ‘Some women feel the baby moving inside them, but some don’t. Some women have good abdominal muscles and fat and the baby lies flat against the back so they don't have a bump, says Ms Janet Fyle, of the Royal College of Midwives . ‘A lot of the symptoms of pregnancy are ‘everyday’ symptoms. So they might not know that having wind is a sign of pregnancy. Especially if they’ve never had a baby.’ ‘Not all women are body-conscious. It depends on what’s going on in their life.’ In these cases, the midwife has an important role in supporting the new family, as adjusting to being a parents can be a shock. She said: ‘The women themselves are totally shocked when it happens to them. ‘A lot of talking and reassurance by the midwife is needed. ‘They need to say the occurrence is unusual but the woman herself is not abnormal. ‘That woman is going to need a lot of help and support adjusting to being a parent. ‘Women with unplanned pregnancies get very upset, so imagine one day you have a normal life and the next you are a parent. ‘The midwife would give that woman a lot more care, watching for signs of post-natal depression or even post-natal unhappiness.’

Nikki Kelly, 24, kept needing the toilet and believed she had period cramps . She was actually in labour and gave birth to her son on the bathroom floor . Her pregnancy came as a shock as she had been on the contraceptive pill . She continued to have periods, and had no baby bump and no cravings .

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Derby County want Burnley manager Sean Dyche to replace Steve McClaren this summer, regardless of which division they are in. Play-off chasing Derby are planning for life without former England boss McClaren, who has been linked to jobs with Newcastle and Sunderland, and will make a concerted effort to get Dyche, who has impressed in the Premier League this season. Burnley host Tottenham on Sunday still fighting for top-flight survival, despite being written off as relegation certainties before the season began. Derby want Sean Dyche to replace Steve McClaren should the former England boss leave this summer . Dyche, 43, has won admirers for his plain speaking and organising a competitive team on a restricted budget. Derby, however, believe he will be tempted by a move to a bigger club — their average home gate of 29,000 is 10,000 more than Burnley get at Turf Moor. Derby occupy the final play-off place in the Championship, although Friday’s 2-2 draw against Watford was their seventh game in a row without a win. Derby boss McClaren has been linked with a move to Newcastle at the end of the season . It is almost certain, however, that McClaren and the club will part ways at the end of the season, whether they win promotion or not. McClaren was heavily backed to replace Alan Pardew at Newcastle earlier this season and insiders at Derby were unhappy at the way the story was highlighted in the public domain. Derby have been impressed with Dyche's work in the Premier League with Burnley this season . Since then, Derby’s form has gone off the boil and McClaren admitted after their last game that they could no longer go up automatically. The club were beaten 1-0 by QPR in last season’s Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Steve McClaren has been linked with a number of jobs including Newcastle . Derby are chasing a play-off place and are sixth in the Championship . The rams have been impressed with Sean Dyche in the Premier League . Derby want the Burnley boss to replace McClaren if he leaves this summer .

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Nearly 11 months after travelling to Syria and joining Islamic State, British fighter Hamza Parvez, 22, still hasn't found a wife and has been living with a group of unmarried fighters. Known as Abu Hamza al-Britani, the loveless British Pakistani fighter recently moved back to the Islamic State de-facto capital city of Raqqa in Syria, in search of love. He is now living in a house with a group of English speaking fighters, originally as far as Belgium, Finland and Australia. Hamza Parvez (left) standing next to Belgian fighter and close friend Abu Mariya al-Belgiki have been living together in a house in Raqqa, Syria. Over six months since he travelled to Syria, Hamza's friend Abu Mariya al-Belgiki remains a frustrated bachelor. Like Hamza, all his friends appear to be struggling with life as a bachelor, with several of them taking to social media to voice their annoyance at being unable to escape their lonely life in Syria. One of Parvez's best friends, a Belgian fighter known as Abu Mariya al-Belgiki, recently wrote: 'Urgh another brother got married... The pain... LOL I'm happy for him but still... The pain...' The hapless Belgian wrote: 'But marriage for the mujahideen especially for us, who come from Europe, is a big problem here...There is no mujahiras.' 'Whenever you are going to marry someone... Their (sic) is always that guy who's better than you... U stand no chance... life reality...' Abu Hamza (left) wearing the traditional hat of the Pashtuns, and a dark robe. He is eating ice cream with his close friend Abu Hamza as-Somali in the IS held city of Mosul . Along with his best friend Mohammed Nasser, Hamza Parvez travelled to Syria in May 2014, telling his parent that he was going to Germany. Possibly on the advice of Parvez, al-Belgiki recently bought himself a pet, possibly to help him with his loneliness. The Belgian fighter proudly showed off his 'babies', a pair of green budgerigars, perched in a big cage next to a prompted back AK 47 rifle. Abu Mariya reportedly travelled to Syria last October, along with a group of up to 10 British nationals. He recently claimed that he met British fighter Siddhartha Dhar, known as Abu Rumaysah al-Britani, who travelled to Syria whilst he was on bail. The Belgian fighter proudly shows off his 'babies', a pair of green budgerigars, perched in a big cage next to a prompted back AK 47 rifle. Whilst living in Mosul, Hamza Parvez owned a kitten called Anbar. He wrote of his heartbreak at leaving behind his 'princess.' Another of Hamza's friends, Abu Ibrahim al-Finlandi, was mocked on social media after revealed his devastation in discovering his dream jihadi bride had already got engaged. According to the Finn, his wannabe bride had already got engaged to another fighter before she had even travelled to Syria. The Finnish fighter later revealed: 'Gotten so desperate that I lift my requirements. Yes my wife can be a bit older and taller than me, and ethnicity won't matter.' A FInnish fighter, whose account was recently suspended, wrote about his frustration in the process of trying to find a wife. The Finnish fighter was mocked on social media after publicly revealing his dissatisfaction at the marriage process in Islamic State territory. He went to moan about having to wait six months before he was allowed to apply to get married and 'hope a sister picks out you from hundreds of other applicants.' Parvez has also previously expressed on on his Ask.FM account that wanted to get married and have 'two or three children.' Nicknamed 'Hungry Hamza', the portly jihadi is forever posting pictures of his dinner and even claims in his profile biography that he is most likely to be found in the Islamic State kitchen. Parvez previously said on on his Ask.FM account that he wanted to get married and have 'two or three children.' Hamza is frequently mocked for his love of junk food, possibly a major turn off for many of his potential brides. It is possible his insatiable appetite might be due to comfort eating as Hamza's family have reportedly not spoken to him for months. After studying at Holland Park School, Parvez worked as a waiter at a hotel in Shephard's Bush, West London. Along with his best friend Mohammed Nasser, a Roehampton University business graduate, Parvez travelled to Syria in May 2014, telling his parent that he was going to Germany. He has lived in both Iraq and Syria, spending a considerable amount of time in the Iraqi city of Mosul.

Hamza Parvez left his home in West London and travelled to Syria nearly 11 months ago . Despite the rise in jihadi brides, no one seems to want to marry the British fighter . Two of Hamza's close friends have also written about their frustration of being unmarried in Syria .

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John Carver has hit back at former Newcastle captain Michael Owen after he said they would lose every remaining match this season. The pundit has claimed his old club would be relegated if there were 10 games left to play instead of just five. The Magpies will set a new club record of seven straight Premier League defeats should they be beaten at home by Swansea. Newcastle manager John Carver is not happy with recent criticism aimed at his struggling side . Carver has been left with a sour taste in his mouth following Michael Owen's recent relegation jibe . Michael Owen captained the Newcastle side which was relegated to the Championship in 2009 . Newcastle are seven points off the relegation zone . Owen has been joined by the likes of Phil Neville and Sportsmail’s Jamie Carragher in criticising both the team and the lack of ambition at the club, whose supporters will again protest against owner Mike Ashley. But Carver says he does not listen to those who have never tried management, including Owen, who was relegated with Newcastle in 2009. ‘I could be nasty about Michael because let’s not forget what happened when he was here,’ said Carver. ‘But listen, I don’t have a problem with anyone having an opinion. Where I have the problem is with people who have never been in this situation - never been in my situation now. ‘They have never had to sit here and pick a team when you have got so many injuries, suspensions, or dealing with situations on the training ground or something from left field that you think, "Where’s that come from?”.’ He added: ‘Let’s not start a war here because I accept that the likes of Michael Owen and Jamie Carragher have played hundreds of Premier League football matches and I haven’t. I understand that. ‘But sometimes there has to be a little bit of sympathy with the people doing this job. When you have never gone in and put your foot in the water and tested it, then it is a little different. ‘There are a lot of people out there who don’t do it because they can’t do it. ‘It’s easy talking with a tactics board and dobbers, but all of a sudden in this position you have to make a decision because your back four is not high enough and someone is causing you problems because of it. If you don’t see that during a game then you have a problem. People don’t see that.’ Carver, though, does have time for the likes of Graeme Souness and Peter Reid, the former managers of Newcastle and Sunderland respectively. ‘I never listened to Graeme when I was academy director here but what I will say is that he talks an awful lot of sense on the TV,’ said United’s head coach. ‘And when I see someone like Peter Reid on TV, who has been in this situation and has managed in this region, he understands what it feels like. I respect what he says.’ Newcastle ace Siem de Jong will be included on the substitutes' bench for his side's match against Swansea . Meanwhile, Newcastle will include Siem de Jong on the bench for the first time since August. The £6million former Ajax skipper has suffered a torn thigh muscle and collapsed lung this season and has started just one Premier League game. But Carver said: ‘You can see what a talent Siem is. I remember watching him play against Man City in the Champions League. He scored two at the Etihad and I thought, “What a player he is”. ‘If I see anything like that then I will be delighted. He is a super lad and is a talented footballer. We just have to be patient with him.’ Newcastle United fans have planned a mass protest against owner Mike Ashley on Saturday afternoon . At least 10,000 supporters stayed away from St James' Park for the club's last home game against Spurs . Fans are unhappy at the club's lack of ambition, despite owner Ashley having £34million in the bank .

Michael Owen said Newcastle would be relegated if there were 10 games left to play in the Premier League . John Carver's Newcastle side have lost their last six straight league games . Phil Neville and Sportsmail's Jamie Carragher have also criticised the club . Carver believes such pundits do not know the ins and outs of management .

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Mark Hughes has revealed talks have opened over a contract extension for in-demand Asmir Begovic following Stoke's 2-1 win over Southampton. The Bosnian goalkeeper, who kept Stoke in the game during a one-sided first half at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday, sees his existing deal run out next year with Real Madrid known admirers. And speaking after second-half goals from Mame Diouf and substitute Charlie Adam saw his side roar back after Morgan Schneiderlin had given Ronald Koeman’s Southampton a deserved lead, manager Hughes added that he was hopeful of keeping Begovic at the club. Stoke City have opened talks over a contract extension for in-demand goalkeeper Asmir Begovic . Begovic is highly-rated and has attracted interest from several top clubs, including La Liga's Real Madrid . Stoke boss Mark Hughes is keen to keep Begovic at the club as he looks to stabilise them in the top ten . Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam scores during the comeback win over Southampton in the Premier League . Jonathan Walters (left) congratulates fellow Stoke striker Mame Biram Diouf (right) after his goal on Saturday . ‘We want to be a team that’s consistently in the top ten,’ said a beaming Hughes whose side rose to ninth in the table. ‘To be able to do that you need key players in key areas of the field and obviously goalkeeper is a key position in any good team and Asmir has been exceptional for us for a long time now.’ Both Manchester clubs have watched the 27-year-old but Hughes thinks Stoke have a chance of persuading him to stay. The win over Southampton on Saturday was Stoke’s first over them since February 2008 when an own goal from Darren Powell and efforts from Ryan Shawcross and Mamady Sidibe secured a 3-2 triumph. ‘We’re talking and those talks are going to be concluded in the summer,’ he said. ‘Hopefully they are going to be concluded in our favour.’ Next up for Saints, who missed the chance to close the gap on Manchester City in fourth place to two points, is a home meeting with Tottenham - and the return to St Mary’s of former boss Mauricio Pochettino. Captain Jose Fonte believes it is a big match because of the race for Europe rather than the visit of the Argentine. ‘It’s because it’s Tottenham,’ said the centre-half. ‘They are close in the table and we want to finish above them. Obviously, there’s that added bit that Pochettino is coming back, but for us players it’s just another big game against a team that is next to us that we want to beat.’ Southampton defender Jose Fonte (left) competes for the ball with Diouf (right) at the Britannia Stadium .

Stoke have opened talks over a contract extension for Asmir Begovic . Manager Mark Hughes is keen to keep the in-form goalkeeper at the club . He feels Begovic could be central to stabilising Stoke in the top half . Begovic has attracted top suitors including Spanish giants Real Madrid . He put in an excellent performance during Stoke's win over Southampton .

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Need to have a difficult conversation with your other half or your boss? It might be a good idea to take them out to dinner. We get on better with each other over a meal, according to researchers who said it makes everyone from work colleagues to children seem more pleasant. Dutch and Canadian scientists asked nearly 100 men and women to fill in a questionnaire every time they spent at least five minutes talking to someone else. Well digested: Scientists have found people felt happier and more relaxed while eating at home or at work . About a fifth of the 1,000 meetings recorded took place over a meal, the journal Physiology and Behavior reports. On these occasions participants felt happier and more relaxed, whether at home, at work or elsewhere. They felt friendlier, listened more, gave more compliments and were more likely to make compromises. They also believed that the person they were with was warmer and more likeable. And hierarchies broke down between bosses and employees and adults and children. One possible explanation is that chewing raises levels of the ‘feel-good’ brain chemical serotonin. Food for thought: The study found that people can talk about tricky subjects far easier over a meal . It is also possible that shared meals enhance our inbuilt desire to be accepted and to please others. Marije aan het Rot, of the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, said that tricky topics might be best tackled over a meal. Bosses and employees and also parents and children, might all find it easier to get on at the table while dinner may not be the best idea for a first date. Dr Rot said the people in her study knew each other and the effect of a sharing a meal might be different among strangers. Apart from anything else, meals can be lengthy and people meeting for the first time might struggle to come up with enough conversation.

Dutch and Canadian study looked at 100 men and women . Meals made the person they were with 'warmer' and 'more 'likeable' Chewing raises the levels of 'feel-good' chemical serotonin .

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Avalanches and death-defying runs were too tame for one daredevil who decided to take extreme skiing to a whole new level by hitting the slopes on an active volcano. Oscar Hübinette shredded through the snow on the Tolbachik volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia while his friend Fredrik Schenholm photographed his exploits. The adventure photographer looked on in amazement as Oscar flew down the icy slopes, while lava from the 12,000 foot tall volcano bubbled furiously behind him. Scroll down for video . Adventure photographer Fredrik Schenholm looked on in amazement as Oscar Hübinette flew down the icy slopes, while lava from the 12,000 foot tall volcano bubbled furiously behind him . Fredrik said: 'It was mindblowing to see the snow mix with the lava. 'The heat and cold at the same time was incredible. 'The air temperature was around -25C (-13F) and the lava temperature would have been more than 1,000C (1832F). 'Seeing the contrast of the black and red lava to the white snow was like gold to my eyes, and to my camera.' Amazing photographs show Oscar silhouetted in front of the still erupting Tolbachik volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia . 'Seeing the contrast of the black and red lava to the white snow was like gold to my eyes, and to my camera.' Fredrik said . After lying dormant since 1976 the volcano suddenly erupted in November 2012. During the eruption, which lasted more than six months, it regularly emits jets of burning hot lava up to 656 feet high . After lying dormant since 1976 the volcano suddenly erupted in November 2012. During the eruption, which lasted more than six months, it regularly emits jets of burning hot lava up to 656 feet (200m) high. The Kamchatka Peninsula is a 780 mile (1,250km) long peninsula in the Russian Far East. Tolbachick is one of 160 volcanoes on the island, 29 of which are still active. The Kamchatka Peninsula is a 780 mile (1,250km) long peninsula in the Russian Far East. Tolbachik is one of 160 volcanoes on the island, 29 of which are still active . Fredrik added: 'The volcano was very active until the summer of last year. 'It is still active. At this time no lava is coming out of it but that could change at any minute.' The photographer admitted he has been chasing shots of skiers on volcanoes for several years and said he was thrilled to finally capture the image to perfectly contrast the hot and cold conditions. He said: 'It was a bit unreal seeing Oscar skiing near the lava. 'I was chasing this image for around five years and have tried, unsuccessfully, at many active volcanoes in South America, North America, Europe and Asia - but things always stopped me. 'Bad weather often reduced the visibility, eruptions are obviously very unpredictable and skiers weren't always around. 'So to finally get the view of Oscar skiing in front of the eruption was a big deal for me - it really was beautiful. After lying dormant since 1976 the volcano suddenly erupted in November 2012, spewing lava down the mountainside . The air temperature surrounding the volcano was around -25C while the lava temperature would have been more than 1,000C . 'The first thing I did when I got the shot was to scream to Oscar 'We got it!'. 'After that I looked at the display more closely and saw that the composition was really good - Oscar made a really nice turn as I took the shot. 'The lava looked great from the volcano and I had the feeling of perfection which is always a good feeling.' Fredrik said he was fully aware of the dangers of taking such dramatic shots, especially when lava was still flowing from the volcano. 'Seeing the contrast of the black and red lava to the white snow was like gold to my eyes, and to my camera,' Fredrik said . He said: 'Oscar was very brave for doing this - it goes without saying that being on active volcanoes is incredibly dangerous. 'We did wake up one night when the lava flow changed direction and started to flow just 100m (109 yards) from our tent. 'Things can go wild any time, but Tolbachik was pretty much under control and we did feel safe.'

Images show Oscar Hübinette skiing on the Tolbachik volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia . Lava bubbles from the active volcano as Oscar skis past . Photographer Fredrik Schenholm tried for five years to take these spectacular images . Lava flowed 100 metres from their tent during the shoot .

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Rare and valuable pieces of meteorite have fallen to Earth from a gigantic fireball that lit up the skies over Britain and Ireland, experts say. The fireball was captured on camera on Sunday by the United Kingdom Meteor Observing Network (UKMON) in Portadown, County Armagh. Footage shows it glowing brightly as it races northwards towards the Irish Sea. Scroll down for videos . The fireball was captured on camera on Sunday by the United Kingdom Meteor Observing Network (UKMON) in Portadown, County Armagh . UKMON said that pieces from the meteorite, which came from an asteroid in orbit between Mars and Jupiter, would have crashed to Earth and could potentially be worth thousands of pounds. David Moore from Astronomy Ireland told The Mirror: 'This event was so bright that a piece or pieces may have survived the re-entry and landed as extremely rare and valuable meteorites.' However, the group's initial analysis of its trajectory, based on the 50 sightings that were reported to it, suggests that it may well have fallen into the Irish Sea. UKMON said: 'It is very likely something has survived and landed in the Irish Sea. Probably no bigger than 30 to 50 grams.' It added that the meteorite was burning at a very low altitude of 21 miles, compared to the usual 50 to 75 miles and was formed of 'very hard and dense material compared to soft cometary material which we normally see as meteor showers'. The network is appealing for members of the public to report eyewitness accounts of the event. It comes after astronomers revealed that they believe a meteor triggered the conversion of biblical figure Paul, one of the most influential figures in early Christianity, . Experts believe the bright light in the sky that blinded him for three days match accounts of the fireball that streaked across the sky above Chelyabinsk in Russia in 2013. Dr William Hartmann, co-founder of the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona, examined three accounts of Paul's conversion in the Bible. Astronomers revealed that they believe a meteor that streaked across the sky above Chelyabinsk in Russia (pictured) triggered the conversion of biblical figure Paul . The fireball above Chelyabinsk (above) was captured by a number of dashboard cameras in cars . Writing in the journal Meteoritics and Planetary Science, he said: 'The first-century book, Acts of the Apostles, gives three separate descriptions of a bright light "from heaven", which occurred probably in the 30s (C.E.) near Damascus, Syria. 'The details offer a strikingly good match to a Chelyabinsk-class or Tunguska-class fireball.' In the accounts given in the Bible, Paul had been one of the zealous persecutors of the followers of Jesus. However, during a journey to Damascus, Syria, he and his companions saw a bright light in the sky. Paul was blinded for three days and he heard a divine voice or sound. The experience apparently so affected Paul that he converted to Christianity and undertook several influential missions to spread the word of Christ around the Mediterranean. Many believe Paul's preaching led to the rise of much of the theology and traditions in the Roman and Protestant faith strands that exist today. However, some have attempted to explain Paul's vision as being the result of some kind of seizure or of sunstroke. Dr Hartmann, however, says the description of the light in the sky, the thunderous sound and the temporary blindness all match the events of a meteorite. He said the Cheyabinsk meteor, which exploded in the atmosphere close to the Russian city, is a good example of what Paul may have experienced. He said that the bright light in the sky - which was 'brighter than the sun, shining round me' - matches videos of the Chelyabinsk meteor, which was estimated to be three times as bright as the sun. Its movement across the sky created fast moving shadows that would have given the impression of the light moving around Paul.

Fireball captured on camera by the UK Meteor Observing Network . It says that it came from an asteroid orbiting between Mars and Jupiter . The meteor burned up at the relatively low altitude of 21 miles . There were dozens of sightings of the event, from England to Ireland .

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More than half of voters do not want to see Nicola Sturgeon or the SNP calling the shots in the next British government, a damning poll revealed tonight. Ms Sturgeon today launched her party's manifesto setting out demands for as the price propping up a Labour government, promising the rest of the UK the 'hand of friendship'. But a new ComRes poll for ITV News reveals 54 per cent want her kept out of the next UK government, and 59 per cent want the SNP as a whole to play no part in running the country. Scroll down for video . A new ComRes poll for ITV News reveals 54 per cent want her kept out of the next UK government, and 59 per cent want the SNP as a whole to play no part in running the country . Nicola Sturgeon today launched her party's manifesto setting out demands for as the price propping up a Labour government, promising the rest of the UK the 'hand of friendship' Polls in Scotland put the SNP on course to make huge gains north of the border, taking dozens of seats from Labour and robbing Ed Miliband of all hopes of securing an overall majority. Mr Miliband and Ms Sturgeon have ruled out a formal coalition with SNP MPs sitting in Cabinet. But they have left open the possibility of the SNP supporting a Labour government on a vote-by-vote basis, raising the prospect of Mr Miliband being forced to bow to their demands to get any legislation through. The SNP has already suggested that it will be 'entitled to vote against any bit of legislation' and 'any bit of spending' it does not agree with. It means that for Labour to pass new laws or agree to spending in England, Wales or Northern Ireland they would have to strike a deal with the SNP. With the election too close to call, and polls pointing to another hung parliament, ComRes surveyed voters to see which parties they would like to see sharing power with Labour or the Tories. The SNP got the biggest thumbs down, with 59 per cent against them playing a role in the British government and only 19 per cent in favour. Prime Minister David Cameron, pictured campaigning in Chester today, warned an SNP-Labour deal would be a 'match made in hell' for the British economy . 36 per cent of voters back the Lib Dems playing a role in the next government, with only 40 per cent against . The manifesto includes demands for extra spending, an end to benefits cuts and the scrapping of Trident . Key election promises in the SNP manifesto include: . Ms Sturgeon has made clear that in the event of a hung parliament she will take charge of talks with Labour. 'I am the leader of the party, I would lead those discussions if we're in that scenario.' she said yesterday. However, just 22 per cent of voters across the UK back the idea with 54 per cent against. It makes the SNP by far the least popular potential coalition partner. Pollsters said older British adults were the most likely to be opposed to SNP influence. An astonishing 71 per cent of those aged 65 and over want to lock Ms Sturgeon out of power, compared to 44 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds. By contrast, 36 per cent of voters back the Lib Dems playing a role in the next government, with only 40 per cent against. Voters are more split on Ukip, with 32 per cent in favour of Nigel Farage entering a power-sharing deal, but 51 per cent opposed. Amid fears of a backlash south of the border, Ms Sturgeon claimed she was offering the 'genuine hand of friendship' to the rest of the UK. She stated: 'The SNP isn't going to Westminster to seek to bring down governments or block budgets. We're going to Westminster to build an alliance for good, positive, progressive, sensible change.' She unveiled her her £140billion 'ransom note' for Britain to drag Labour to the left, including an end to austerity, rising benefits payments and the abolition of Trident as the price Mr Miliband would have to pay for getting into Number 10. David Cameron warned any deal with the SNP to put Labour in power would force Mr Miliband to negotiate 'day by day, vote by vote, favour by favour'. This would mean 'endless bargaining and backroom deals' to keep Labour in power - even if it hit English voters in the pocket. Mr Cameron said: 'Every single decision taking the form of a ransom note – written by the SNP. 'Make no mistake, if Labour and the SNP get into power, you are going to see an alliance between a party that wants to spend, borrow and tax more…with a party that wants to spend, borrow and tax even more. 'It might be a match made in heaven for them but it is a match made in hell for the British economy.' More than half of people do not want Ukip leader Nigel Farage to play a part in the next government, but Lib Dem Nick Clegg proved the most popular with 36 per cent wanting his party back in power . Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg today made a fresh pitch to be returned to power in a second coalition. He told ITV's Lorraine: 'I know the Conservatives are playing footsie with Ukip, with this right wing alliance with Ukip, and Labour are playing footsie with the SNP. 'I'm not going to have an alliance, I'm not going to have an arrangement, nor a coalition, with Ukip or the SNP. 'The question is not is Ed Miliband or David Cameron, are one of those two going into Number 10, it's who is going to go in there alongside them. I personally think it is much better to have the Liberal Democrats around the cabinet table than Alex Salmond or Nigel Farage.'

54% want Sturgeon kept out of UK government, 59% oppose the SNP . Sturgeon launched manifesto with £140billion demand for more spending . Cameron warns Labour-SNP government is a 'match made in hell' for UK . Lib Dems are most popular smaller governing party in hung parliament .

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Officers who rushed to the scene of the Colorado theater shooting entered a hellish world of bloody victims, noxious smells and blaring sounds - a gloomy darkness pierced by bright flashes from a fire alarm, police testified Wednesday. 'It was dim, the movie was still playing, the alarm was going off,' Aurora police officer Annette Brook told jurors in the trial of gunman James Holmes. 'I began to notice the bodies, the live victims, the blood.' Prosecutors called Brook and two other officers as witnesses on Wednesday, and their descriptions of the chaos of inside the suburban Denver theater intensified the already disturbing scene described a day earlier by moviegoers who were badly wounded or saw loved ones gunned down in the July 20, 2012, attack. Scroll down for video . The third day of the trial against suspected Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes continued on Wednesday. If convicted, Holmes could be sentenced to death. Pictured above in court on Monday, far left . Twelve people were killed and 70 hurt when Holmes allegedly opened fire on a packed theater in Aurora, Colorado for a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises in July 2012. Above, the scene of the theater after the shooting . Twelve people died and 70 were wounded. Holmes is charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder. He admits he was the shooter, his defense attorneys say, but schizophrenia had taken control of his mind and compelled him to kill. His lawyers are asking the jury to find him not guilty by reason of insanity, which would send him to the state mental hospital indefinitely. Prosecutors argue Holmes was sane and fully aware that what he was doing was wrong. They want the jury to convict him and sentence him to die. Holmes' defense attorneys want the jury to find him not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors say Holmes knew what he was doing, however. On the left, a sketch of Holmes in court on Monday and and 2012 mugshot on the right . In the opening days of the trial, prosecutors have appeared intent on planting a deeply upsetting image in the jurors' minds. 'It smelled very, very bad,' officer Tomas Campagna testified Wednesday, describing the mixed odors of blood, sweat, urine and feces. 'It's hard to imagine unless you've been there.' Spent cartridges and casings from a shotgun, a rifle and a handgun littered the ground, so thick that officers couldn't avoid stepping on them, Campagna said. In places, the floor looked like it had been painted in blood, he said. Cellphones left behind by the victims rang far into the night. More victims testified Wednesday, describing the booms and the brilliant flashes of light that burst from the muzzles of the weapons aimed at them and the hot pain of being shot. One of those victims was Joshua Nowlan, a former member of the military who worked on aircraft carriers. He went to the movie, 'The Dark Knight Rises,' at the Century 16 multiplex in the Denver suburb of Aurora with friends who had just returned from their honeymoon in Florida. About 15 or 20 minutes into the film, a tear gas canister was thrown into the theater, and then the shooting started. Nowlan, who shielded his friends from the bullets, was shot twice and has undergone multiple surgeries. He used the cane he now needs to walk to show jurors what he saw next. 'I assumed it had to be the shooter, from his stance ... He was walking around, and I can see him pointing the gun in a circular motion that looked like he was searching for more people ... I was terribly scared,' Nowlan told the court. 'My thought process was that he was searching for other people and that he was going to start going row by row, and that anybody he would see in that row who was still moving, he would shoot.' He described the shooter firing three-round bursts. Asked if the gunman moved fast or methodically, Nowlan said: 'He was definitely moving slowly.' None of the victims said they saw Holmes' face, but one of the police officers did. Sgt. Spc. Gerald Jonsgaard testified he saw Holmes lying on the ground in the parking lot outside the theater as two officers arrested him. Jonsgaard didn't identify Holmes by name Wednesday but said he was sitting at the defense table. Holmes' lawyers have not cross-examined any prosecution witnesses. They will call their own witnesses after the prosecution rests.

Victims of the 2012 Colorado movie theater shooting testified in court on Wednesday as the trial of suspect James Holmes continued . Police officers who responded to the scene also spoke in court about the incident which resulted in the deaths of 12 moviegoers . If convicted, Holmes could face the death penalty . His defense attorneys argue that he was insane .

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Manchester City have 'let themselves down' this season and the squad have had 'a lot of honest conversations' since the 4-2 defeat at Manchester United nine days ago, says England goalkeeper Joe Hart. The Premier League champions have had a disappointing campaign under manager Manuel Pellegrini and are down in fourth position, 12 points behind runaway leaders Chelsea with five matches left to play. 'We are not in the place where we wanted to be, we wanted to be really challenging for the title like we've done in previous years,' Hart told the club website on Tuesday. Joe Hart has been lamenting the Premier League champions' fall from grace this season . Juan Mata wheels away after scoring in Manchester United's 4-2 derby win on April 12 . Frank Lampard (left), Hart and team-mates have had 'honest' chats following defeat at Old Trafford . 'We've got to be honest and win these last games and see where it takes us. We've let ourselves down at key moments. 'It's a difficult league to win. The two times we've won it, it's gone right to the wire,' Hart added of their title triumphs in 2012 and 2014. 'This season, in a lot of games we've played well but teams have tended to raise their game against us. It's just how it is, that's not me moaning.' Hart said the defeat at third-placed United earlier this month was a particularly tough pill for him and his team mates to swallow. Coach Manuel Pellegrini has come under increasing pressure at the Etihad this season . Sergi Aguero (2nd left) scores against West Ham to get City's season back on track . 'It was a difficult day, emotional to lose the derby in the manner we did after starting so well,' he added, referring to the eighth-minute lead given to City by Sergio Aguero. 'There's been a lot of reflection, a lot of honest conversations. It was a tough result to take. 'This is my club. It was a bad result to lose with the great rivalry we have and the positions in the league.' City, who will finish with no silverware to show for their efforts this season, entertain FA Cup finalists Aston Villa in the league on Saturday.

Manchester City have slipped out of title race in a disappointing season . Joe Hart admits Premier League champions are 'not where they want to be' City No 1 claimed loss to Manchester United was particularly tough to take .

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March was an impressive month for Arsene Wenger and Arsenal as four Premier League wins from four cemented their place in the Champions League places. And the Frenchman's reward for their good form was another Manager of the Month accolade to sit on his mantelpiece. Wenger has quite a few of the gongs now - 14 to be exact - but he has quite a long way to run until he matches the 27 monthly prizes of Sir Alex Ferguson. Arsene Wenger is March's winner of the Premier League Manager of the Month award - his 14th accolade . Wenger with the Manager of the Month Award for April 2002 - when his Arsenal team won the league title . A grey-suited Wenger with his award from October 2000 - one of 14 he has won at Arsenal . Wenger's Manager of the Month award for March 1998 was delivered in an Easter egg . 75 - England . 52 - Scotland . 17 - France . 12 - Northern Ireland . 9 - Italy . 7 - Ireland, Spain . 5 - Portugal . 4 - Wales . 3 - Chile, Holland . 1 - Argentina, Israel, Sweden . The legendary Manchester United manager was the inaugural winner of the Manager of the Month award when it was introduced in August 1993, at the start of the Premier League's second season. With United winning no fewer than 12 Premier League titles during that time, it comes as little surprise to see the Scot top of the list. In the 1999-2000 campaign, he won it in August, March and April as United romped to the title by 18 points and exerted a similar dominance in 2006-2007, claiming the prize in August, October and February. The last of Ferguson's 27 awards came in October 2012, not long before he announced his retirement. A Manchester United double as Alex Ferguson and Eric Cantona celebrate their awards in 1996 . Ferguson won 27 monthly prizes in all, including this one for February 1997 . Ferguson and Wayne Rooney were celebrating in February 2005 as they claimed the monthly prizes . Wenger first got his hands on the award in March 1998 and also won it the following month as Arsenal claimed the Double of Premier League and FA Cup in his first full campaign. Before this month's win, Wenger had last been recognised in September 2013 as his team made a positive start in a campaign that would ultimately see them finish fourth. He may have struggled to fill Ferguson's shoes at Old Trafford, but David Moyes won this accolade 10 times when in charge of Everton. Harry Redknapp and Martin O'Neill have the monthly award listed eight times on their CVs, while Bobby Robson, Rafa Benitez and Sam Allardyce both have six. Jose Mourinho may have led Chelsea to two Premier League titles but his tally of three is not as many as the four won by Joe Kinnear during his days as Wimbledon manager. 27 - Manchester United . 14 - Arsenal, Liverpool . 13 - Newcastle United . 12 - Everton . 11 - Chelsea . 9 - Manchester City, Southampton . 8 - Tottenham Hotspur . 7 - Aston Villa, Bolton Wanderers . 6 - Blackburn Rovers . 5 - Leeds United, West Ham United . 4 - Leicester City, Wimbledon . 3 - Charlton Athletic, Coventry City, Middlesbrough, Nottingham Forest, Portsmouth, Reading, Sheffield Wednesday, Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion, Wigan Athletic . 2 - Fulham, Swansea City . 1 - Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, Derby County, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Norwich City, Oldham Athletic, Queens Park Rangers . The Manager of the Month trophy made a nice desk ornament for Everton's David Moyes in September 2004 . Bolton's start to the 2001-02 season earned Sam Allardyce the Manager of the Month prize . Harry Redknapp, then at Southampton, receives the March 2005 award from his son Jamie . Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill shows off his Manager of the Month award for April 2007 . Jose Mourinho has won the prize on three occasions - including here in March 2007 . But 'The Special One' hasn't cleaned up as much as former Wimbledon boss Joe Kinnear (left), who won four . Remarkably, Kinnear was manager of the month in September 1993, March 1994 and then April 1994 as his team finished sixth before a final award in Septmber 1996. Given Ferguson's dominance, it comes as little surprise that Manchester United come out on top in the clubs list. Wenger's win this month means Arsenal now have 14 overall, the same as Liverpool. Newcastle United aren't far behind with 13, followed by Everton on 12 and Chelsea on 11. English managers dominate the list looking back, with 75 managers from this country having won the prize. The award has been won 52 times by a Scottish manager and 17 times by a Frenchman.

Arsenal's Arsene Wenger has won March's Manager of the Month award . It is the 14th time the Frenchman has claimed the prize . Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson won it the most - 27 times . David Moyes claimed the accolade 10 times when at Everton . Jose Mourinho (3) has won it fewer times than Joe Kinnear (4) An English manager has won on 75 occasions, Scots on 52 .

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Cleared: 53-year-old Graeme Finlay, a former naval serviceman . A cruise ship passenger was yesterday cleared of beating up two elderly holidaymakers in a row over rudeness at the dinner table. Graeme Finlay, 53, went on trial after retired engineer Ron Phillips, 70, and his wife June, 69, were knocked unconscious in the incident outside their cabin on board the Thomson Celebration luxury liner. After being cleared Finlay, an ex-naval serviceman from Glasgow, said: 'It's been hell. It's put me off boats forever.' The frail couple accused Finlay of an unprovoked attack that left the grandfather with a gash to his forehead and his wife with two fractured vertebrae. But the 16-stone gas worker insisted he only acted in self-defence when hit by Mr Phillips wielding his crutch and denied attacking his wife. The jury at Teesside Crown Court took less than an hour to return unanimous not guilty verdicts to charges of unlawful wounding and inflicting grievous bodily harm. He told how he had put on five-stone by comfort eating since his arrest more than a year ago, and added: 'I'm really delighted with the verdicts and very, very relieved.' He said: 'It's been very stressful for the last year and a half. I go to church and I'm on the golf club committee, and it's been awful seeing my face in the news. 'I'm very sorry about everything that happened that night, I really am, but I told the truth in the court and I'm thankful that the jury believed me.' In his evidence, the defendant recalled how he was travelling alone on the Canary Islands cruise in January last year and felt shunned when he joined two couples – including Mr and Mrs Phillips – for dinner in the restaurant. After looking at the menu there was an 'awkward' silence and he moved to another table with a couple he had previously met. Both Finlay and the elderly couple spent the evening drinking separately and enjoying the musical entertainment. According to Finlay they later found themselves in a lift together and he rebuked the couple for their rudeness towards him at dinner. Finlay claimed Mr Phillips threw a cup of hot chocolate at him, swore and struck him with his crutch. He told the court: 'I felt myself being struck by something sharp and I put my arms over my face to defend myself, I covered my face with my arms, I didn't want my eye poked out.' Innocent: The jury at Teesside Crown Court took less than an hour to return unanimous not guilty verdicts to charges of unlawful wounding and inflicting grievous bodily harm . Cruise: Finlay went on trial after retired engineer Ron Phillips, 70, and his wife June, 69, were knocked unconscious in the incident outside their cabin on board the Thomson Celebration luxury liner (file photo) He described to the court how he swung his arms outwards from his face and felt them connect with Mr Phillips. The 'victims' insisted they had not argued with Finlay or ignored him at dinner and were subjected to a vicious assault as they headed to bed following a relaxing evening. Mrs Phillips briefly lost consciousness when she fell against a wall. In her evidence, she said: 'I saw Ron lying on the bulkhead and this great big guy going boof, boof, boof (she swung a punching motion). 'He must have hit him five times. I put my hand on his arm and told him 'leave him alone you will kill him.' Finlay was later forced to leave the ship and make his own way home. He was interviewed by police and charged.

Elderly couple accused Graeme Finlay of knocking them unconscious on boat . They claimed the attack on Thomson Celebration cruise ship was unprovoked . Finlay, 36, claimed he was the one being assaulted and was defended himself . Teesside Crown Court jury took less than an hour to give not-guilty verdicts .

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They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but for these mothers and their daughters it is clearly in the genes. In the 90s, the first breed of supermodel took over the fashion industry, commanding sky high fees for the hugely popular advertising campaigns that they put their faces to. Stars including Cindy Crawford, Yasmin Le Bon and Christie Brinkley became household names across the world and they still have A-List status 20 years later. Scroll down for video . Models like Cindy Crawford (left) were huge stars in 80s and 90s and now their daughters like Caia Gerber (right) are making their own names in the fashion world . Now though, it's time for their daughters to take the reigns. Many of the models of the moment have come from supermodel stock - the likes of Georgia Jagger, Amber Le Bon and Ella Richards have all walked for big name designers like Tommy Hilfiger and Chanel. The next generation are also getting in on the act - Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber made her modelling debut for Young Versace aged just ten, and Christie Brinkley's daughter Sailor Cook has modelled for Lord & Taylor department store and appeared in Vogue. To find out which daughters are following in their supermodel mothers' footsteps, read on... Jerry Hall modelling at a fashion show in 1979 (left) and her daughter Lizzy Jagger walks the catwalk during a London Westfield event for Vogue's Fashion Night Out in September 2012 . Jerry models at a fashion show in 1981 (left) and her daughter Georgia May Jagger at the Fashion For Relief Show, Autumn / Winter 2015, London Fashion Week last month . Patti Hansen (left in 1980) modelled for Revlon and Calvin Klein in her youth, her daughter Theodora Richards (right) has modelled for several high end designers including Tommy Hilfiger . Patti Hansen on the catwalk in the early 90's (left) and her daughter Alexandra Richards (right), who has modelled for Vogue, Glamour, Vanity Fair and ID magazine . Lucie De La Falaise (left) was a well-known model who appeared several times in Vogue and was the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent's muse, her daughter Ella Richards (right) walks the runway at Tommy Hilfiger Women's fashion show in New York last September . Supermodel Christie Brinkley in 1983 (left) and her daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook (right) who has modelled for Lord & Taylor department store and appeared in Vogue . Yasmin Le Bon (left) models For Ronit Zilkha in February, 2001, and her daughter Amber (right), who is the face of the fashion store Forever 21 . Nastassja Kinski was a Hollywood actress who started out as a model in Germany (left) and her daughter Kenya Kinski Jones is already following in her footsteps after starring in a short for Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld .

Models like Cindy Crawford and Jerry Hall were huge stars in 80s and 90s . They walked for all of the biggest designers, including Chanel and Armani . Their daughters are now becoming the toast of the fashion world . FEMAIL looks at the new breed of supermodel daughters .

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Jim Furyk defeated Kevin Kisner on the second play-off hole to win the RBC Heritage title at Hilton Head and record a first PGA Tour victory since 2010. The former US Open champion, 44, carded a superb final round eight-under-par 63 which included six birdies on his first nine holes to move ahead of overnight leader Troy Merritt, whose three-shot lead evaporated with a 69 on Sunday, when play was started early because of fears over the weather. However, it was not enough to see off Kisner, who also tied at 18 under when he sank a birdie with his final putt. US veteran Jim Furyk celebrates after completing victory at the RBC Heritage . The 2010 winner claimed a second title at Harbour Town after coming through a playoff against Kevin Kisner . The former US Open champion hit a final round 63 to finish 18-under in regulation play . Jim Furyk -18 . Kevin Kisner -18 . Troy Merritt -16 . Brendon Todd -15 . Matt Kuchar -14 . After levelling the first additional hole with birdies on the 18th, it was Furyk who emerged victorious to claim the tartan jacket when he dropped in his second shot at the par-three 17th from 12ft after Kisner had come up short. Furyk revealed his delight at ending his title drought, telling the PGA Tour website: 'I've let so many slide by, I really dug deep today and I'm happy I got it done.' He admitted he rode his luck on the front nine, where he approached the turn on six under for his round despite several way ward shots. 'I hit a bad drive at two, I hit a bad second shot at two, I hit about 14 trees down the right side and I hit a nine iron to two feet and made birdie,' he said. 'I tugged it off three, it's going way left - where I'm going to get blocked out - and it hits a tree and drops on the fairway, I knock a five iron on to the green. 'Then I tugged it off the fifth tee really bad, hit a tree and dropped down in front of the lake instead of going in the lake and turned that into a par. 'At that point I'm thinking 'I've got to start hitting the ball a little bit better here but things are going my way'. I kind of righted the ship for six through 10 and felt a little bit better about my swing and putts were going in left and right on that front nine. 'I really didn't hit it that well to shoot 30 on the front (nine), I know it sounds funny but I just made everything.' Kisner took his countryman all the way before losing sudden death playoff at the 17th hole . Recent US Masters champion Jordan Spieth finished tied 11th after a final round 70 . Luke Donald was the highest placed Englishman after tied 15th on nine-under par . Merrit, who had hit a course-record 61 on Friday, finished third on 16 under, one stroke ahead of Brendon Todd with defending champion Matt Kuchar one further back. US Masters champion Jordan Spieth ended tied for 11th at 10 under following a closing round of 70, which included a double bogey on the par-three 14th after his tee shot went into the water. Former Open champion Louis Oosthuizen was tied seventh after a 67 left the South African on 12 under. A 70 from England's Luke Donald saw him slip down the field to finish tied 15th at nine under having looked in contention after successive rounds of 66.

Jim Furyk has won the 2015 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town . US veteran defeated Kevin Kisner in the second play-off hole . It was the 17th PGA Tour title for the 44-year-old former US Open winner .

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Jurors spent only about an hour deliberating Tuesday before convicting an Oregon woman of killing two handymen and feeding their bodies to her pigs. The Jackson County jury found Susan Monica guilty of murdering two men about a year apart, then abusing their corpses by feeding them to the animals at her farm, The Medford Mail Tribune reported. Circuit Judge Tim Barnack immediately sentenced 66-year-old Monica to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after a minimum of 50 years. Scroll down for video . Guilty: Susan Monica was found guilty on Tuesday of murdering two handymen on her pig farm over a one-year span. She was sentenced to a minimum of 50 years in prison. Pictured above in court on Tuesday . Floored: Monica and her defense team react to hearing a guilty verdict in court on Tuesday . 'You shot two people and fed them to your pigs,' the judge told Monica. 'I don't know how else I can put it. You valued pigs more than you value people. 'It may sound harsh, but you are a cold-blooded killer,' Barnack said. Prosecutors said Stephen Delicino, 59, was killed in 2012 and Robert Haney, 56, died in 2013. Monica asked for sentencing as soon as the jury was dismissed, saying 'it doesn't seem to matter.' The case will be appealed, the defense said. Victim: Robert Haney (pictured) is one of the two men Monica was found guilty of killing. She admitted to shooting Haney when she found him being attacked by her pigs in 2013, but jurors didn't buy the story . Monica's changing stories about how she shot Delicino and Haney never matched the forensic evidence, Allan Smith, senior assistant deputy district attorney, told jurors in closing arguments. She variously claimed that Delicino shot himself repeatedly in the head and also that she shot him in self-defense and he was eaten by her pigs before she buried his remains on her 20-acre farm in southern Oregon, Smith reminded jurors. Monica told investigators Haney disappeared in the summer of 2013. She said she came on him a month later as pigs were disemboweling him, and she shot him to ease his suffering. She later questioned whether he was alive when she shot him. Defense attorney Garren Pedemonte argued there was no concrete evidence to rebut Monica's claims that she shot Delicino in self-defense or to show that Haney was actually alive when Monica shot him. Some of his remains were found in plastic bags in her barn. A State Police forensic anthropologist, Veronica Vance, testified that Haney's legs had been chopped off with an ax, and the thigh bones showed signs of being gnawed by an animal. Vance said she couldn't determine whether the ax blows came before or after Haney died. She said Delicino suffered three to four gunshot wounds to the head, but there was no evidence one way or another about the self-defense claim. 'Just because Susan Monica is different and strange and weird doesn't make her a murderer,' another defense lawyer, Christine Herbert, told the jury. Gruesome discovery: The remains of the two handymen were found on Monica's farm after investigators noticed she was using one of the men's food stamps . Quick: It took a jury just an hour to come to the decision to convict Monica of murder. Pictured above in court on April 14 . Changing hair: Monica wore a short wig throughout the proceedings. Pictured above in two mugshots, one wearing a long wig and the other bald . At one point during the six-day trial, Monica herself cross-examined sheriff's Detective Eric Henderson, who was the lead investigator in the case, despite having her own defense team. On Monday, a cellmate of Monica's testified the defendant signed a birthday card in jail with this phrase: 'from the sweetest murderer in Jackson County.' 'I got chills from the birthday card,' 23-year-old inmate Jordan 'Janae' Farris testified. Farris was serving time for violating probation from a burglary conviction and met Monica in the Jackson County Jail. Monica said she signed the card in accordance with the charges she was facing, KDRV-TV reported. As the judge addressed the jury before deliberations Tuesday, the newspaper reported that Monica stood up, raised her hand and began asking for the chance to give jurors one more demonstration on how she claimed she shot Delicino. 'I'd like to demonstrate how I shot him for 10 seconds,' Monica said. Barnack initially ignored her. Then Monica put her hands in the air, as she did in her earlier testimony from the stand, and said, 'I held the gun like this.' At that, the judge ordered her back to jail and sheriff's deputies took her away.

It took jurors just an hour to convict Susan Monica on the murder charges on Tuesday . On Monday, Monica's former cellmate testified in court and said she sent her a letter signed from 'the sweetest murderer in Jackson County' Prosecutors said Monica murdered two handymen who worked on her farm between 2012 and 2013 . Monica said she killed the first man, Stephen Delicino, out of self defense when he attacked her . She says she later found Robert Haney being eaten by her pigs and shot him out of mercy . However, she never reported either of their deaths to police . The remains were found buried on her farm, with signs that they had been fed on by animals - most likely her pigs .

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Darren Bent could still return to Aston Villa in the summer even after his contract is allowed to run down at the club which cast him aside, but his focus for now is helping Derby get promoted. Bent was out of favour with sacked manager Paul Lambert and Rams boss Steve McClaren took the chance to add the experienced striker to his line-up on loan until the end of the campaign. But with Tim Sherwood now in charge at Villa Park the 31-year-old is keeping his options open. Darren Bent has scored nine goals in 13 games for Derby since going on loan from Aston Villa in January . Bent scores Derby 's form has been impressive for Derby since joining the Championship promotion hopefuls . 'I wouldn't rule anything out,' he told TalkSport. 'I will have to wait until the end of the season to make that decision. 'It will be nice to have the option. But I don't want to look too far ahead because I'm enjoying playing for Derby County and I don't want to take my eye off the ball.' Sherwood's side take on QPR on Tuesday night in a crucial relegation clash - a loss could see Villa fall below the line and Chris Ramsey's men enjoy a sniff of safety. Bent has nine goals in 13 appearances for the Rams and is focussed on their push for the Premier League . Bent's form has no doubt caught the attention with new Villa boss Tim Sherwood while at the Rams . While on the books at Villa, the end of the campaign for Bent - whether it be at the regular season's end or with a playoff triumph with the Rams - will also see him become a free agent. And with nine goals in 13 games since arriving at Derby in January, after stays at Fulham and Brighton, he may have some bargaining power. Bent has previously praised Sherwood, who he knows from his time at Tottenham, as an 'unbelievable motivator', saying Villa is 'the perfect job for him.’ He previously told the Telegraph that ‘There have been conversations' with his parent club. Sherwood has also bemoaned the absence of Bent as his side struggles for goals. 'I’d like to have him here now. You can’t have enough goalscorers in your building,’ he said.

Darren Bent said he'll wait until the season's end to decide on his future . Villa striker becomes a free agent at the end of this campaign with Derby . Bent's been on loan with Brighton, Fulham and Derby most recently . He was out of favour with Paul Lambert but could return for Tim Sherwood . CLICK HERE for all the latest Aston Villa news .

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A sting set up by police between Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and the woman who claims he groped her has revealed he did not deny touching the model, it has been reported. Italian model Ambra Battilana, 22, has claimed the 63-year-old Hollywood producer asked her for a kiss and groped her during a 'business meeting' at his Tribeca office in Manhattan on Friday night. But while Weinstein has spoken to police and denied the accusations, a recorded conversation between him and Battilana shows he did not deny the incident, it has been claimed. 'He didn't deny doing what she said he did to her,' the source told the New York Daily News. 'The content of the phone call, there's no question about what he did.' See below for video . Out and about: Harvey Weinstein is pictured leaving his New York townhouse on Thursday, nearly a week after he allegedly groped a model. He voluntarily spoke with authorities and is cooperating with their investigation . Accusations: Italian model Ambra Battilana, 22, told police that the Hollywood producer groped her and put his hand up her skirt during a 'business meeting' at his Tribeca office in Manhattan on Friday night . DailyMail.com has reached out to his representatives for comment. She also convinced him to meet him a restaurant and the NYPD were also there to watch that meeting, according to the newspaper. It is not clear if he knew he was being monitored but following the call and the meeting at the restaurant at the Tribeca Grand Hotel, Weinstein voluntarily went to speak with police on Saturday. He requested a lawyer and has promised full cooperation with the probe. The alleged incident unfolded at Weinstein's Tribeca office after he invited her there for a business meeting on Friday night, hours after meeting her at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday night. When she arrived at the office, the married father-of-five allegedly asked if her breasts were real before touching them and putting his hand up her skirt, she told police. He also asked her for a kiss, she claimed. She clearly rejected him and he backed off, the New York Daily News reported, and she fled from the building. Security footage shows the model speaking on the phone as she quickly left the building half an hour after arriving, the newspaper reported. Model: Battilana (pictured) claims he assaulted her at his office on Friday after meeting him at a red carpet event on Thursday night. Afterwards, she called police and they monitored a phone conversation with him . Beauty queen: Battilana is pictured left during the Miss Italia contest in Rome in 2011 and right in 2010 . Under surveillance: Following the alleged incident, she arranged to meet with him at the restaurant of the Tribeca Grand Hotel (pictured) and the meeting was monitored by police, according to reports . The model's lawyer said his client was 'creeped out' by her alleged encounter with Weinstein, who is behind hit movies including Pulp Fiction, The King's Speech and Gangs Of New York. 'When she was describing what happened, her face became contorted,' said Mark Heller. 'It was that look of someone who was creeped out. She's a very young woman who was relating her disgust that a much older man - an old man in view of someone her age - conducted himself like that.' Weinstein could face misdemeanor charges of forcible touching or sexual abuse if the allegations are credible. No charges have been filed and his representatives say they believe he will be cleared. 'We are confident that we will be fully vindicated,' a Weinstein spokesman said. A source close to The Weinstein Company told Page Six the groping allegations were nothing more than a 'blackmail attempt' and insisted that the award-winning producer 'did nothing wrong'. Weinstein's camp have dismissed Miss Battilana as an opportunist with a sketchy past. It has emerged that Battilana previously told Italian authorities she witnessed a so-called 'bunga-bunga' orgy involving disgraced Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi at his Milan mansion in 2010. She claimed she had seen young models performing stripteases and baring their breasts to be kissed by the Italian leader during a raunchy dinner party. Weinstein has been married to his second wife, 38-year-old fashion designer Georgina Chapman, since 2007. The couple have two young children together . It also emerged that she told Italian police in 2010 that she was 'forced against' her will into having sex for money with a 70-year-old 'businessman of substantial means' when she was underage. Battilana met the wealthy car dealer in September 2009 when she was under 18 and therefore below the age of consent for prostitution in Italy, according to Italian newspaper reports. In her police statement, she said the man invited her into his car, where he then caressed 'my hand and left leg' and proposed 'that I become his 'playmate', she said. Battilana said he then gave her a bag with €2,000, before assuring her it was only 'an advance of the €5,000 he would give me every month'. She added: 'Despite the indecency of the proposal, both because of my psychological subjection in which I found myself and because of the severe poverty of my family I felt forced against my will not to refuse the money.' The relationship ended after she was accepted into the Miss Italia 2010 pageant. Prosecutors in Italy asked for the rape allegation to be dismissed in 2012 but it was not reported whether the judge granted the dismissal - although it is likely it would have been carried out. In 2012, the Alba prosecutor told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera that Miss Battilana never showed up to talk to them about her police complaint so they were unable to verify her claims. The alleged groping took place on Friday at the Weinstein Company offices in Manhattan (pictured) where Battilana had met Harvey Weinstein to 'discuss business' After becoming famous through the Miss Italia pageant, Battilana began modeling professionally in 2011, according to social media. She works internationally in Milan, London, Paris and New York. She recently shot an editorial campaign for Bambi magazine in Agent Provocateur lingerie. Weinstein, who is originally from Queens, New York, founded Miramax studio with his brother Bob in 1979 and is worth an estimated $200 million. He is married to British-born fashion designer Georgina Chapman, 38, who founded the luxury label Marchesa. The couple have been together for seven years and have a young son and daughter. Weintein also has three older daughters from his first marriage to his former assistant, Eve Chilton, which ended in 2004.

A sting set up by the NYPD shows Weinstein didn't deny touching Italian model Ambra Battilana, it has been claimed . She alleges he asked her for a kiss and then groped her during a 'business meeting' at his Manhattan office on Friday night . A source claimed during the recorded conversation set up under the watch of the NYPD, he did not deny touching her . The Hollywood producer has denied the allegations and has spoken to police, who have not filed charges .

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Hong Kong (CNN)An impressive art collection assembled by the late actress and Hollywood icon, Lauren Bacall, has officially been offered for purchase. The collection, which includes works by some of the greatest artists of the 20th century, went under the hammer in New York on March 31, following a tour of Hong Kong, Paris, London and Los Angeles. Bacall, who died in August 2014 at the age of 89, first shot to international fame in 1944 with her first film, "To Have And Have Not." That was also when the husky-voiced starlet met her future husband, Humphrey Bogart. At the recent 2015 Golden Globes, George Clooney paid tribute to the silver screen queen in his award winning speech. "I don't remember what awards Lauren Bacall won, I just remember her saying: 'You know how to whistle, don't you Steve. You just put your lips together and blow.'" said Clooney, referring to one of her most legendary lines from her first movie. The 750-piece collection, which fetched a total of $3.64 million, featured bronze sculptures, jewelry, and a number of decorative arts and paintings, which were sold at Bonhams auction house in New York. "Her collection is truly a reflection of her extraordinary taste and remarkable life," said Jon King, Bonhams' vice president. Among the 50 items highlighted in the auction preview were six bronze maquettes by Henry Moore, Britain's greatest 20th century sculptor and one of Bacall's favorite artists, whom she developed a close relationship with. One of them sold for close to $120,000. Also for sale were some of Bacall's most loved jewelry pieces, created by legendary French designer Jean Schlumberger, most known for his work at Tiffany & Co. A rose diamond camel brooch by British jeweler Elizabeth Gage fetched $23,750 and was accompanied by the original drawing and correspondence from the designer, which shows the close-knit relationship Bacall had with Gage. The wide-ranging collection was expected to appeal to a variety of collectors: fine arts and antiques dealers, fans of Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, as well as memorabilia enthusiasts. Most of the items auctioned come from the apartment in New York's Dakota Building that she shared with her second husband, actor Jason Robards, until 1969. But King said fans of Humphrey Bogart would have been pleased to know some of the items were also from their shared residence in Los Angeles. King, who got to know Bacall in her late years, said the collection reflects the actress' eclectic taste, and there was only one principle she applied to collecting: . "Everything had to kind of speak to her, to catch her eye. She loved form, she loved texture, she loved color. And she loved mixing it all up. She said that when you walked into her house, what she liked was that it was never boring," King said. "You could walk into the same room a hundred times, and see something new every time."

A collection of 750 items belonging to legendary actress Lauren Bacall has been auctioned off at Bonhams in New York . Highlights from the lot, which fetched $3.6 million, include bronze sculptures, jewelry, and a number of decorative arts and paintings .

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Michael Gridley, 26, was jailed for a year after orchestrating a scam to steal £15,000 of goods from the Asda in Basildon, Essex, where he worked . An Asda manager orchestrated a scam that used the supermarket's own delivery service to steal goods worth more than £15,000 - then managed to land a job at Lidl after he was sacked. Michael Gridley, 26, was jailed after running the scam where stock including alcohol, cigarettes, DVDs, computer games and consoles were taken from the store in Basildon, Essex, where he worked. Southend Crown Court heard how the conspiracy was uncovered, following a period during which Gridley and colleague Jay Reed were under suspicion. Thomas Daniel, prosecuting, told the court that goods, ranging from televisions to baby formula, were delivered to Reed's address and presumably sold on. He said: 'Two anonymous reports were received by Asda, one of which suggested Mr Gridley was involved in selling items believed to have been stolen, such as TVs and baby formula. 'When Mr Gridley was ill for a certain period of time, those deliveries stopped, and when he recovered they started again. 'Another email suggested stolen goods being delivered to the address of Mr Gridley's cousin.' But shockingly, after being sacked from the store, Gridley managed to land a managerial role at Lidl in Romford, Essex. Gridley, who was former home shopping manager of the store, was sentenced to 12 months for his leading role in a conspiracy to steal £15,852.46 worth of goods between November 2013 and April last year. The court heard that Reed and another defendant James Munyard had been pressured into taking part in the scam by Gridley, who was their superior. Stock including alcohol, cigarettes were taken from shelves and delivered to addresses using the supermarket's own home delivery service. File photo . Section leader Reed, 23, and Munyard, 21, both avoided prison, but were given suspended sentences of eight and four months, respectively. Mitchell Cohen, representing Munyard, told the court that his client, whose role was confined to taking items off shelves and putting them in a crate, had attempted to be transferred from the store in order to escape Gridley's control. James Munyard (pictured) avoided jail for his part in the scam . Reed was deemed to have been in a position of trust and responsibility in the criminal enterprise, but Recorder Gerard Pounder said he had a lesser role than Gridley, 26, and Munyard even less so. Despite hearing Gridley, of Tilbury, financially supported his former partner and their two-year-old child but also his own father and grandparents, Recorder Pounder said he had no choice but to send him to prison. He said: 'You were in a position of supreme trust and you say you started this because of threats made regarding a drug debt of your cousin's, you continued even as those threats faded, and brought other people in, too.' Sentencing Reed to eight months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and 200 hours' unpaid work, he said: 'You were in a lesser role than Mr Gridley but you were a section leader and had responsibilities. 'In that respect you were somebody who knew the system and it was to your premises these items were taken - without that and your part in the enterprise, it would not have worked.' Munyard, who Mr Cohen said 'didn't have the spine to stand up to what he was being asked to do,' was sentenced to four months' imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and 100 hours' unpaid work. A spokesperson for Lidl told MailOnline they are unable to comment until an internal investigation has been conducted.

Michael Gridley, 26, was jailed after running the scam at store in Basildon . Was sacked from position after supermarket received anonymous reports . But he is now employed as a manager at Lidl supermarket in Romford . Sentenced to 12 months at Southend Crown Court for leading role in scam .

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Bristol City will become the first Football League club to win promotion this season should they beat Bradford on Tuesday night. The League One leaders managed to come away from second-placed Preston North End unscathed, drawing 1-1 thanks to Aaron Wilbraham’s equaliser after Jermaine Beckford had opened the scoring just before the hour. Regardless, Steve Cotterill’s side had been destined not to seal promotion at Deepdale because results elsewhere didn’t go their way. Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill was happy to avoid defeat against Preston on Saturday . Three points at Bradford on Tuesday will do the trick. It would take something to go seriously awry for the Robins not to be returning to the second tier after a two-year absence, and they did their job well enough to prevent any late scares in the north west. ‘That’ll be good,’ Cotterill said. ‘We’ll digest that and try and prepare properly for the game. ‘It was important not to get beat here. If you look at it, if we had and then got nothing at Bradford (on Tuesday) then we’re stuck on 88 points. Preston would’ve gone to 83 points today and then have Gillingham at home. ‘You always look at the worst case scenario.’ Bristol City’s elevation to the second tier appears a formality, and Preston remain in pole position to join them. Nevertheless, manager Simon Grayson has warned his players not to get carried away. ‘We’ve said to the players we can only influence our own games, but it’s another point to our tally and another game chalked off,’ he said. ‘But there will be no complacency from the team, we know we have to keep working.’ Cotterill, meanwhile, has always gunned for the League One title rather than just promotion and this result preserved their eight-point lead over Preston, although they have played a game more. His squad are staying in a nearby hotel until the trip to Valley Parade and will train at Burnley in preparation.

Bristol City held second-place Preston to 1-1 draw at Deepdale on Saturday . Robins could be first Football League club to win promotion on Tuesday . Steve Cotterill's side face Bradford at Valley Parade and win will be enough . City boss Cotterill was happy to avoid defeat against Preston after admitting he had thought about the worst case scenario .

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Dapper Laughs, the controversial persona previously 'killed off' by disgraced comedian Daniel O'Reilly, has arrived Down Under – chatting up air hostesses and mocking airport cleaners along the way. The British star, who came under fire last year after telling a female audience member at one of his shows she was 'gagging for a rape', documented his journey to Sydney, via Doha and Melbourne, in a video posted online. Dapper Laughs sprang to fame on video network Vine where he joked about how women couldn’t resist him and despite his jibes being branded ‘sexist’ his latest video shows he hasn’t changed tact. Scroll down for video . Daniel O'Reilly filmed his journey to Sydney, referring to the air stewardesses (right) as 'sweethearts', while in character as his laddish alter-ego Dapper Laughs . Dapper Laughs documented his journey to Sydney, via Doha and Melbourne, in various social media posts . In a Snapchat video filmed at Doha airport and posted on his Facebook page he chatted up two female air stewardesses, saying: ‘Ooh we've got some sweethearts there. “Hi there,” she knows.' Referring to a woman at the check in desk, he said: 'Thank God she let me through. Man, she almost didn't let me she said the bad boy in my pants was too big to be concealed as hand luggage. I didn't even have a f***ing boner.’ O’Reilly’s TV show Dapper Laughs: On The Pull was cancelled by ITV last year after more than 60,000 people signed a petition for it to be axed. UK TV watchdog Ofcom launched an investigation into his show which promoted dubious dating 'advice’ to men including: ‘Remember, it’s only sexual harassment if she’s more attractive than you’. After arriving in Sydney, Dapper Laughs joined backpackers at a bar and joked that one offered him 'head' Dapper Laughs sprang to fame on video network Vine where he joked about how women couldn’t resist him . O’Reilly, seen here at the Avengers premiere in Sydney, resurrected his ‘ultimate lad’ character on Christmas day . And around 44 comedians signed an open letter condemning O'Reilly for his 'sexist and degrading' comedy. On BBC2 current affairs show Newsnight in November, O’Reilly declared 'Dapper Laughs is gone'. And he admitted he had allowed himself to get 'carried away' with his own success after finding fame on social media. 'It's completely ruined everything that's going on with me as a comedian. The bad press and everything that's happened - it's wrecked my life to a certain extent,' he said. However, O’Reilly resurrected his ‘ultimate lad’ character on Christmas day with the ominous message that his work 'isn't finished' yet. And last month he unveiled a pilot for a new TV sitcom idea on his YouTube channel. O’Reilly’s TV show Dapper Laughs: On The Pull was cancelled by ITV last year after more than 60,000 people signed a petition for it to be axed . Around 44 comedians signed an open letter condemning O'Reilly for his 'sexist and degrading' comedy . In the video about his journey to Australia he joked of the cleaners wearing masks in the airport: 'I'm here in Doha, all the guys look like Michael Jackson.’ He then asked two security guards: 'Know where there's a bar? Have a few beers get some pus.’ ‘There are some Americans here, the one in the blue top she's a sweetheart you know how they like everything bigger here,’ he commented while waiting for his transfer flight. And after touching down in Sydney, Dapper Laughs headed to backpacker bar Scary Canary where he posed with a dozen drinkers, writing on Twitter: ‘Said I'd tweet this for the backpackers in @ScaryCanaryBar Especially the 1 that offerd me head,Sorry I had to shoot [sic].’ Daily Mail Australia has contacted Daniel O'Reilly for comment. O'Reilly admitted on BBC Newsnight that he had allowed himself to get 'carried away' with his own success after finding fame on social media .

Dapper Laughs is the laddish alter-ego of comedian Daniel O'Reilly . He found fame on social media after posting six second videos . His dating show was axed by ITV last year after a 60,000 strong petition . He was slammed for rape jokes and dubious dating advice given to men . Last year O'Reilly ditched the character but resurrected him at Christmas . He arrived in Sydney on Sunday and attended the Avengers premiere .

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Prince Harry is headed for his final tour of duty in the elite SAS headquarters in Perth, Western Australia where the soldier who claims to have shot the Taliban warlord who was intent on killing the royal heir works as a training commander. Mark Donaldson is one of Australia's most highly decorated soldiers, one of the very few to have been awarded the nation's highest military honour, the Victoria Cross, for his bravery in Afghanistan. Corporal Donaldson VC revealed in 2013 how four years earlier he had been a member of an elite Special Air Services unit ordered to assassinate a Taliban warlord who had boasted that he intended to kill Prince Harry. To kill a prince: Captain Harry Wales (pictured on his first tour of duty to Afghanistan) was the target of a Taliban warlord codenamed Javelin who had boasted he would kill the royal heir but was shot dead by a crackunit from the Australian SAS, where Harry is headed next for the final chapter of his military career . Hunted down: Corporal Mark Donaldson VC, one of Australia's most highly decorated soldiers is pictured in Afghanistan where he and fellow SAS troops hunted down and shot dead the Taliban warlord who had boasted of killing Prince Harry . Valour under fire: Mark Donaldson (pictured, right, with fellow troopers in Afghanistan) was awarded the VC for his actions in September 2008, when, despite being advised not to go and help, Donaldson ran 80 metres to rescue a wounded interpreter, while under heavy machine gun fire for a large group of insurgents . Giants among men: A rare gathering of three living recipients of Australia's highest military honour, the Victoria Cross, from left, Corporal Mark Donaldson, Keith Payne who won the VC in Vietnam, and (right) Ben Roberts-Smith who also earned his honour while fighting in Afghanistan . Known in the British military as Captain Harry Wales, the fourth in line to the throne will fulfill one of his dreams by embedding with the Australian SAS. The first threat to his life by the Taliban came between December, 2007 and February, 2008 when as a 23-year-old he spent ten weeks on his first tour of duty to Afghanistan in the southern province of Helmand guiding fighter jets towards suspected Taliban targets. In his book The Crossroad, Corporal Donaldson revealed how the SAS regiment had uncovered a Taliban fighter codenamed Javelin in Afghanistan in 2008. Targeted by the Taliban: A Taliban warlord codenamed Javelin targeted Prince Harry on his first tour of Afghanistan and in 2012 warlords again threatened to 'eliminate' the prince . 'Javelin had been saying he was going to take out Prince Harry,' he wrote. 'We flew by Chinook to a place called Paygolkar to go after two targets codenamed Longbow and Javelin. They were supposed to be important Taliban commanders.' On the first night time attempt by Donaldson and his fellow Australian commandos, they entered the compound where the Javelin was based, in Uruzgan province,a Taliban stronghold in central Afghanistan, but the commander got away. Almost a year later in 'an exact same type of job, at the exact time of night', Donaldson writes in The Crossroad, they shot him dead. 'We went into Paygolkar one night, searching for codename Longbow. We went onto the roof of the same compound we'd been in the previous year and found nine rocket-propelled grenade warheads and a landmine. 'We didn't get Longbow, but three Talibs squirted from the target building just before we were able to take it down. They ran straight into our cordon teams and were killed. "One had a very nice chrome-plated, clean AK-47. He turned out to be Javelin, the target we'd gone after a year earlier in the same area. Further evidence established that he had a job helping high-value individuals coming in from Pakistan.' Prince Harry's first tour in Afghanistan was cut short after an imposed media blackout on his presence there was breached. He returned for a second tour in 2012, when again the Taliban voiced a threat to 'eliminate him'. Corporal Mark Donaldson was to have further brushes with Afghan fighters, being shot in the leg in 2012. In his memoir, he revealed more details of the incident in which his bravery had earned him the Victoria Cross. On September 2, 2008, just weeks after his first attempt to kill the Taliban warlord Javelin, the SAS trooper and twelve other Australians in a military convoy were ambushed by a large group of insurgents. One of the interpreters had been shot and was lying on the ground. Despite being advised not to go and help, Donaldson ran 80 metres to rescue the wounded man, while under heavy machine gun fire. In 2013 the prince visited SAS HQ in Perth to pay tribute to special forces troops killed in the line of duty, and is said to have met Donaldson. Next week, he will get his first chance to join the elite group and perhaps be trained in house-to-house combat using live rounds by the highly decorated soldier who killed the warlord who threatened the prince's life. Prince Harry will arrive in Australia next Monday to kick-off his final, four week long tour of duty. The royal's last tour before hanging up his fatigues and retiring from the armed services will also see him serve alongside Australian soldiers in Darwin and Sydney. Scroll down for video . Prince Harry will arrive in Australia next Monday ahead of his four-week stint with the Australian Defence Force, which will be his last tour of duty in the military . The prince will spend time with Indigenous NORFORCE soldiers in the Northern Territory, and the Australian Army's Sydney-based 6th Aviation Regiment. If he passes military testing, it is possible he'll fly helicopters while with the Sydney regiment. The prince will join diggers on urban training exercises and bush patrols as well as pack marches and physical training. Before the military stretch gets underway, Prince Harry will travel to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra and lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, according to an Australian Defence Force statement. A spokesman for Prince Harry said he had wanted to come to Australia on a military exchange for some time, and he was excited for a 'challenging and hectic' schedule. Captain Harry Wales, as he is known in the British Army, will fall in with elite soldiers at the Perth SAS base and take on training exercises in the bush with the indigenous unit NORFORCE operating out of Darwin . He will also be allowed to spend time off-base, meaning Harry will have plenty of time for handshakes with his fans, but he is also said to be looking forward to training with the elite Australian SAS . 'Prince Harry is tremendously looking forward to starting his four week attachment with the ADF,' the spokesman said, according to the ABC. 'It has been an opportunity he has been keen to explore for a couple of years now and is delighted to be able to do it before completing his military service with the British Armed Forces later this year.' The fourth-in-line to the throne royal will have his army activities briefly interrupted at the end of the month, when he flies to Gallipoli with Prince Charles for Anzac Day commemorations. The ADF confirmed Harry will be given down time off-base during his stint, meaning some lucky punters could have a pint with the prince. A spokesman for Prince Harry said he had wanted to come to Australia on a military exchange for some time, and he was excited for a 'challenging and hectic' schedule . Harry will spend time with the elite SAS and Indigenous NORFORCE soldiers during his military exchange . However, the ADF said it has created a very real experience for Prince Harry. 'Defence’s focus for this attachment is to provide Captain Wales with an authentic military experience in the Australian Army that builds on his previous experience with coalition forces and complements his work with wounded, injured and ill service personnel,' a statement read. 'Defence has selected units that best utilise Captain Wales’ skills and allow him to experience a broad range of Army capabilities. The attachment will also allow Captain Wales to share the experience and knowledge he has gained over 10 years of military service in the British Armed Forces, including two operational tours of duty in Afghanistan.'

Prince Harry arrives in Australia next Monday ahead of four-week stay . He will fulfill a dream by training with the elite SAS regiment in Perth . War hero and VC winner Mark Donaldson is an SAS trainer in Perth . Donaldson has written about how he saved the Prince from the Taliban . Donaldson and crack SAS unit shot dead in 2009 a Taliban warlord who boasted of killing Prince Harry . Prince will also go bush with Indigenous NORFORCE troops . The royal said to be excited for 'challenging and hectic' schedule . The trip is the last of Prince Harry's military career before he retires .

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Amid the flurry of tributes that followed Al Kellock’s announcement he was retiring at the end of the season, one from another old warhorse stood out. ‘So my friend and foe Alastair Kellock calls time on a great career,’ tweeted Scotland and Saracens lock Jim Hamilton. ‘Been a pleasure punching and getting punched by you. And punching together.’ As he suggested, Hamilton had stood toe to toe with his countryman as opponents when their respective teams, Edinburgh and Glasgow, clashed. But, in the second row for Scotland, they would have each other’s backs as they fought — normally against the odds — for their country. Al Kellock will retire at the end of the season and take up a new role with the SRU . On Thursday, at the home of Glasgow, it was announced that this fierce warrior would be standing down from active service after a career that truly boasted blood, sweat and toil for both club and country. At 33 and having amassed 56 international caps and made over 200 appearances for Glasgow and Edinburgh, Kellock has decided that his body and mind have been put through enough. No one could deny that he deserves nothing but praise and admiration, although lifting the Pro12 title at the end of the season would also be a more than fitting send-off. And yet, it might never have been. As he reflected upon his career yesterday, Kellock admitted that the odds were stacked against him even being a rugby player as he grew up in football-mad Bishopbriggs. In fact, his local high school didn’t even have a rugby team. He began, unsurprisingly given his height, as a budding centre-half in the school football team and only saw a rugby ball when he trained on a Tuesday and Thursday night at Allan Glen’s RFC. However, encouraged by his parents, who drove him to training, the decision to choose the oval ball has never since been regretted. The record books will show that he skippered Scotland to their first ever Test series win in the southern hemisphere and led Glasgow Warriors into their first ever play-off final. And, of course, more history could yet be made. ‘To retire as Glasgow captain is good enough but if I could go out as the Glasgow captain who wins the Pro12 for the first time in our history would be fairy-tale stuff,’ said Kellock, who played his 150th game as skipper in the 34-34 draw at Leinster last Friday. ‘If you had told me when I was at school I would go on to achieve some of the things I have achieved, and have a chance to round things off by winning the league, I wouldn’t have believed you. Kellock amassed 56 international caps and made over 200 appearances for Glasgow and Edinburgh . ‘When I was starting out, I was one of very few people at my school who dreamed of playing at Murrayfield. All my school friends wanted to play at Hampden and, don’t get me wrong, as a west of Scotland guy I played an awful lot of football, too. ‘We only played rugby in a three- week block in PE once a year and during one of them, my teachers said I had potential and took me to Allan Glen’s. Even then, when I finished school, I always played football with my mates and never saw a rugby ball apart from when I went to the club for training two evenings a week. ‘I had to make the decision when I was nearly 16 to pick football or rugby as I couldn’t do both at weekends because they clashed. ‘Choosing rugby was the best decision of my life. ‘I was picked to go on a tour for state school pupils to Ireland, organised by Sean Lineen, and two years later I played for the Scottish Schools Under-18 side alongside the likes of Mike Blair and Rory Lawson. We didn’t have a school team at Bishopbriggs but the selectors must have seen something in me to give me the chance.’ What they saw was an inspirational leader who wasn’t afraid to put himself about the pitch. And, at 6ft 8in tall and 18st 7lb, he was a formidable opponent. Kellock moved from Allan Glen’s to Stirling County and from there he was awarded a professional contract with Edinburgh Rugby in 2002. He played 56 times for the capital club, before moving west in 2006. He was almost immediately awarded the Glasgow captaincy, a position he has held ever since. Kellock’s senior Scotland debut was in a non-cap tour game against Queensland Reds in 2004. Later that year he won the first of his 56 caps against Australia at Murrayfield. He had always insisted he would only retire when he thought his body couldn’t take much more and the number of injuries and operations he has had made him realise it was time to call it a day. ‘It was dreadful telling everyone I was retiring and it was a reflective time for me,’ said Kellock. ‘There were some tears from my daughter and I would have loved to keep on playing but I knew it was time to call it a day. ‘I have had operations on my shoulder, elbow and will probably need one on my hand. I have had four knee operations and knew I needed to make one big, last push to try to help Glasgow to win the league this season and then call it quits. ‘I’m not going to go away easily as I want to play my part from now until the end of the season. I will be pushing as hard as I can to be involved as much as I can in all our matches. ‘I know how well the young lads are playing but training will still have an edge to it, probably more of an edge, as I want to get a starting place and retire after lifting some silverware with Glasgow.’ Kellock has been handed a job within the Scottish Rugby Union similar to the one secured by Chris Paterson when he retired three years ago, which will make him a rugby ambassador north of the border travelling round clubs. He will also be involved in learning about the commercial and business aspects of the governing body and will also work with the players at Glasgow, such as young lock Jonny Gray. ‘The job the SRU has given me is brilliant as it allows me to learn different parts of the business,’ he said. ‘I am not ruling out doing more coaching work in the future. I am just saying, at the moment, I will be concentrating on the business side but will be mentoring players and helping them with their line-out work. ‘There are some top second-row players at the club like Jonny, who is a grafter and would run into a brick wall for the Glasgow cause. He calls the line-outs and is someone who keeps getting better. ‘Players like Jonny are responsible for the success of the club in recent years. When I first joined Glasgow, we were bringing in 1,500 people at Hughenden, but now we’re regularly exceeding 6,000 at Scotstoun, which makes me incredibly proud and happy to be part of the journey. ‘To have captained the side for nine years is such an honour and I have so many fantastic memories, such as beating Toulouse away from home in Europe and winning against Munster in the Pro12 semi-final last season when my daughter was mascot.’ Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend paid tribute to the role Kellock played in the continued improvement of the club both on and off the field. ‘Al has been instrumental in Glasgow’s rise over the past five or six years and he’s been an excellent role model for our values, with the work he does to improve himself, his team-mates and the club,’ said Townsend . ‘He is very passionate about rugby in Glasgow and it’s great that he’s moving into an important role with Scottish Rugby and Glasgow Warriors when he retires. ‘Al has put his body on the line a lot during his nine years with the club and he’s still competing very hard with the other second-rows to be selected ahead of them. He shows excellent leadership whether he plays or not and his first thought is how he can help the team win. ‘He has been an excellent person to work with. The ideal captain. He has left a fantastic legacy for the future of the club to continue to grow.’

Glasgow Warriors captain Al Kellock will retire at the end of the season . Kellock amassed 56 Scotland caps during eleven-year international career . The lock is calling time on career after 150 matches as Glasgow captain .

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Ed Miliband this morning launched a furious attack on David Cameron and other EU leaders for leaving refugees to drown by stopping search and rescue missions in the Mediterranean. The Labour leader said it was unacceptable to abandon thousands of immigrants boarding makeshift boats in Africa in the hope of making it to Europe. He also called on the UK to take a 'fare share' of refugees fleeing civil war. Mr Miliband's remarks came amid growing alarm over the number of desperate families risking their lives to escape the raging civil wars in the Middle East and North Africa. Scroll down for video . The Labour leader said it was unacceptable to abandon thousands of immigrants boarding makeshift boats in Africa in the hope of making it to Europe . Around 1,300 people are believed to have drowned in the past two weeks while trying to reach Europe in boats launched from Libya. Speaking in Manchester this morning, Mr Miliband attacked the decision to abandon European rescue missions. He said: 'The original decision was a mistake and it should be reversed.' Mr Miliband said: 'The logic is we are leaving people to die because it is a pull factor. We are better than that. We can't be leaving people to drown.' Earlier, he said: 'We cannot stand by as people drown in European waters simply to escape conflict in Libya and Syria. If I was prime minister, I would be working with other European leaders to act.' Local residents and rescue workers help a migrant woman after a boat carrying migrants sank off the island of Rhodes, southeastern Greece, yesterday . Around 1,300 people are believed to have drowned in the past two weeks while trying to reach Europe in boats launched from Libya . But senior Conservative minister William Hague insisted that the rescue missions had not helped. He also defended the Government's intervention in Libya in Libya 2011, helping to overthrow Colonel Gaddafi. He said it would be 'wrong to think that whatever's happened in Libya in the last few years is the cause of this'. Tunisian Mohammed Ali Malek, 27, was arrested when in Sicily last night some 24 hours after his overcrowded boat capsized in the Mediterranean killing hundreds of migrants . He added on BBC Radio 5live: 'Let me remind you of something as well, which is that when Colonel Gaddafi was still in power, there were periods when he simply allowed people to do exactly this, to get into boats and try to go to Europe – that was one of the ways in which he put pressure on Europe. 'So I don't think that is the change in this situation; I think this is a problem that goes well beyond Libya.' The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, said the priority for stopping the migrant crisis had to be to stop people boarding boats rather than stepping up patrols in the Mediterranean. He said: '[It is] the human traffickers and smugglers who are peddling this terrible trade which is leading to so many people dying in the Mediterranean. 'And I think if we can do [tackle] that and provide more aid and assistance in North Africa to encourage people to stay put rather than risk life and limb moving great distances, that it seems to me is a more sustainable solution than coming up with lots of arbitrary numbers about who takes in which number of migrants from North Africa. And that's where the focus of our attention should be in the summit tomorrow.' The political row over how to tackle the crisis was sparked after 950 men, women and children drowned this week. Survivors told of how women and children died 'like rats in a cage' after being locked into the boat's hold by callous traffickers in Libya. Some resorted to clinging to their floating corpses until Italian and Maltese coastguards came to rescue them in the dead of the night. Elsewhere three people died when a rickety wooden boat ran aground on the Greek island of Rhodes. Among them was a tiny child whose lifeless body was carried to the shore by a local man who had waded in to try to save him. Sunday morning: Italian coastguard responds to migrant ship after it capsizes off the coast of Libya with 700 passengers unaccounted for . Sunday afternoon: Passengers accounts of the ship say as many as 950 people may have been on board with 300 locked in the hull. Another boat is rescued off Sicily carrying 100 Syrian refugees. They are all brought to safety . Monday morning: A boat runs aground on the Greek holiday island of Rhodes killing a man, woman and child . Monday afternoon: Italian and Milanese coastguards respond to two distress calls off the coast of Libya from boats thought to be carrying up to 400 people. EU heads of state call for urgent action to ease the migrant crisis with an emergency summit called for later in the week . Monday at midnight: The surviving passengers of the Libyan boat arrive in Catania, Sicily. Among them is the crew's Tunisian captain and his Syrian crew member. Both were arrested and charged with 'favouring illegal immigration'. The captain was additionally charged with multiple manslaughter.

Around 1,300 people have drowned fleeing to Europe in the past two weeks . Ed Miliband called on the UK to take a 'fare share' of refugees fleeing Africa . He said it was unacceptable to abandon immigrants on makeshift boats . Ministers claim rescue missions encourage migrants to attempt the journey .

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Success is a gloriously familiar routine for Johnny Sexton. Adding gold-plated entries to his personal CV has become an annual exercise – a tradition he is hell-bent on maintaining. As he prepared for a European Champions Cup quarter-final showdown with Saracens on Sunday in Paris, Racing Metro’s No 10 and Irish icon reflected on his healthy habit. ‘I’ve been very lucky to have been part of some great sides with Leinster and Ireland, and there haven’t been too many years that have gone by that I haven’t been part of a side winning trophies,’ he said. In fact, since the 29-year-old established himself at senior level, 2010 stands alone as a year without substantial reward. There were league titles in 2008 and 2013, Heineken Cups in 2009, 2011 and 2012, a Challenge Cup in 2013, plus the Test peaks – Six Nations titles this year and last, and a Lions series triumph in Australia in 2013. Johnny Sexton wants to full the void by winning a medal with Racing Metro this season . Short of helping Ireland to win the World Cup later this year, there’s not much left for Sexton to achieve, but he won’t settle for what he has. None of the medals have been earned in the colours of Racing, and filling that void in his check-list is a pressing priority. With a summer return to Dublin approaching, Sexton said: ‘I was speaking to Ronan (O’Gara – former Ireland team-mate and Racing’s kicking coach) last week and saying, for me, for my two years here to be a success, we need to pick up a trophy. Whenever I come back to France, I want to be able to hold my head up high, say that I gave my best to Racing while I was here and helped the club achieve something.’ The Parisian team are in the knock-out stages of Europe’s elite event for the first time, but it is familiar territory for their Irish playmaker. Sexton has featured in 11 knock-out games in continental rugby and won the lot. It is a proud record that hadn’t really occurred to him. Sexton has helped French side reach the knock-out stages of Europe’s elite event for first time . ‘I hadn’t realised that. That builds the pressure on me nicely,’ he quipped. ‘I’ ve never played a knock-out game for Racing, so hopefully it’s going to be one from one!’ Pressure is no problem to him. He handled the scrutiny of being the conductor for the Lions and has rarely faltered in conveying a sense of supreme self-belief. When Leinster were staring down the barrel in the 2011 Heineken Cup Final in Cardiff – trailing 22-6 to Northampton at half-time – Sexton scored two second-half tries in a 28-point haul to propel his province to a comeback victory which took an instant place in the folklore of club rugby in the northern hemisphere. These days, he is often acclaimed as the world’s premier fly-half. Asked about the accolade, he said: ‘I’ve worked hard throughout my career to try to get people to think that way of me, so when you hear that it is very nice and you feel that all your work has paid off. But you’re the best one day and the worst the next, so I try to stay grounded. I’ve gone through a lot of ups and downs in my career, so I will keep my feet firmly on the ground.’ Sexton intends to return to Dublin in the summer after two years in France . In truth, there have been more of the ups than the downs. Sexton had to bide his time to become a fixture in the Ireland team – serving an impatient apprenticeship behind O’Gara. The pair were known to have a frosty relationship for a while, based on the fierce contest for the No 10 shirt, so there was surprise when O’Gara followed his younger compatriot to Racing as a kicking coach. However, the ice has long since thawed. There is warmth between them now. ‘It was many years ago that we were probably best of enemies,’ said Sexton. ‘I was the young up-start who was trying to get into the Irish team, and he was the established international. But towards the latter part of his career we became good buddies, as players. It’s been great working with him here. Ronan has been someone for me to bounce stuff off, when things are going well or going badly.’ Initially, both Irishmen struggled to settle in Paris. A lack of fluent French was a significant issue for Sexton, as the man charged with orchestrating his Gallic club’s attacking game. ‘It was very tough at the start,’ he said. ‘When I came over, I didn’t have a great grasp of the language and I play in a position where it really helps to have a good grasp of French. ‘For the first four or five months, it was tough. I came off the back of the Lions tour, I had about two weeks off then started my season straight away, without much of a break. So the start was difficult, but then we started to improve as a team and turned things around. Now it has come full circle. I am much more settled and I can speak the language pretty well. I’m going to miss a lot of people here.’ Last summer, Sexton agonised over his next career move and eventually resolved to re-join Leinster, rather than sign another contract with Racing – who have made light of the setback by recruiting no less than Dan Carter to pick up the baton after the World Cup. While he called it a ‘tough decision’, the issue of work-load at key times was decisive for Sexton. ‘I have found it extremely difficult to play in the Six Nations and come back in between games to play here,’ he said. ‘I was playing Top 14 games while all the other Irish boys were resting in camp.’ The additional demands have put a strain on him, but Sexton has managed to juggle his duties effectively, to keep Racing in the hunt in the Top 14 and Champions Cup, and help Ireland retain their Six Nations title, in dramatic fashion – once again edging out England on points-difference. He described Super Saturday; the culmination of this year’s championship, as the ‘best day in a green jersey’ for himself and many of his Test colleagues. Talisman Sexton helped Ireland retain the Six Nations title this year . All the trophies and medals and plaudits haven’t quelled the fire in him. Asked to address criticism of Ireland’s often pragmatic tactics in the Six Nations – and a lack of tries prior to the torrent against Scotland on the final day – Sexton offered a defiant retort. ‘There were areas of weakness (in the opposition) that we looked to target,’ he said, referring to an effective Irish kicking game. ‘After the first three games, there was a perception that we were kicking the arse off the ball, but Joe (Schmidt, Ireland’s coach) said to us that we had passed the ball more than any other team in the competition. Sometimes perception and reality are miles apart. We showed what we could do with ball in hand against Wales but we were a bit inaccurate. Then it clicked against Scotland.’ If it clicks again for Ireland at the World Cup, they have a growing belief that – driven on by their Lion at No 10 – they can mount a genuine challenge for the Webb Ellis Cup. But first, Sexton will focus on signing off from Racing with something to show for his time there. The CV has already been embellished this year, but there may be further entries to follow.

Johnny Sexton has featured in 11 Euro knock-out games and won the lot . Racing Metro's No 10 wants to finish two-year stint in Paris with a medal . The French side face Saracens in last eight of European Champions Cup .

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An American who suffered third-degree burns to 70 per cent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter. Terry McCarty was just six years old when he was engulfed with flames after his brothers filled a bowl with kerosene which was set alight and accidentally knocked on to him. The 29-year-old, from Hawthorne, Nevada, endured 58 operations as well as cruel taunts from bullies who called him Freddy Krueger because of the scars on his face, body and arms. But he was determined to overcome the harrowing experience that had crippled his confidence for years. Form victim to hero: Terry McCarty was just six years old (left) when he suffered third-degree burns to 70 per cent of his body in a childhood accident. He has now overcome his terrible injuries and cruel taunts from bullies by becoming a firefighter (right) after refusing to let 'fear take over my life' Endured 58 operations: Terry McCarty aged six with his mother Nancy. He was engulfed with flames after his brothers filled a bowl with kerosene which was set alight and accidentally knocked on to him . He said: 'After the accident I lived in a constant state of fear and uncertainty. 'I struggled to find work as an adult as people always told me I was a liability, and I had started to believe it. 'Becoming a fireman was a spur of the moment decision - I thought if I could do this, people would realise I could do anything.' Mr McCarty applied to a Washington fire service in October 2011. After his application was accepted in April 2012, he faced 12 weeks of gruelling training, where he confronted fire for the first time since his accident. 'If I could do this, people would realise I could do anything': Terry McCarty in his bunker gear aged 26 (left) and 27 (right). He applied to the fire service in October 2011 and passing his training in July the following year . He said: 'As part of my training I had to complete a live fire exercise, where fire is made using propane in an artificial setting. 'Fear washed right over me, just as the fire had all those years ago. 'I couldn't move, I felt like I was six years old again when I saw those flames shooting out of the ceiling. 'But I think it helped. In the end - I started to realise the fire didn't control me. Why should I let fear take over my life?' In July 2012, having passed his training, Mr McCarty won the admiration and respect of his colleagues and the public. He said: 'Attending events, or even just being out in public in my uniform, always attracted a mixture of shocked and awed reactions.' Agony: Terry McCarty aged six (left) and (right) after undergoing skin grafts aged seven. He suffered cruel taunts from bullies who called him Freddy Krueger because of the scars on his face, body and arms . Always there for him: Terry McCarty at his homecoming aged 16 with his father and brother Ryan . Mr McCarty lost part of his fingers and thumbs in the accident and had to teach himself how to quickly put on his uniform and air tank and properly brace himself with his hip when using a hose. Having spent two years as a firefighter, he quit the force to work with the Burned Children Recovery Foundation at Camp Phoenix, a programme in Bellingham, Washington, supporting children with burns. He said: 'Fire robbed me of my childhood - I wanted to give these children a chance to experience being a kid, even for a short time.' After his accident in 1992, he was placed in a medically-induced coma for two months at Shriners Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Mr McCarty was hospitalised for 12 months and remembers this time vividly, including the debridement process of scrubbing off his burned skin, and multiple skin grafts. He said: 'It was absolutely terrifying. I didn't understand anything - all I knew was that when I saw a doctor, I should expect pain. 'I'd be taken out of surgery just long enough to stabilise and then I'd be rushed back in.' Brave: Mr McCarty lost part of his fingers and thumbs in the accident and had to teach himself how to quickly put on his uniform and air tank and properly brace himself with his hip when using a hose . Terry McCarty shows off his nickname 'Char King' which he got tattooed onto his arm . After a year of recovery, he returned to school at the age of eight, where he became the victim of bullies who would call him 'monster', 'toast' and 'Freddy Krueger'. He said: 'The one thing that got me through was the love of my family - especially my brothers, Ryan and Jason. 'There was never any anger between us, and I don't know what I would've done without them.' He and his brothers became inseparable and with their encouragement and support he found the courage to stop hiding himself, and accept the stares and comments. He said: 'The emotional bond we had was vital to my recovery - they did so much for my confidence by just being there.' Apart from the scarring and damage to his hands, he suffered no major health issues as a result of the burns, and quickly adjusted to moving with his tighter skin. He is now focusing on opening his own foundation to fund programmes for children with burns. Although he has no immediate plans to return to firefighting, he hopes his foundation, which will focus on fundraising, will provide the financial support needed for other foundations that offer firefighting experience. Mr McCarty, now of Bellingham, Washington, said: 'Nothing like this programme has been done before. 'It's going to take a lot of work, but being able to support people who suffered like I did will make it all worthwhile.'

Terry McCarty, 29, suffered burns to 70% of his body in childhood accident . Endured 58 operations and taunts from bullies calling him Freddy Krueger . For years after accident he lived in 'constant state of fear and uncertainty' He joined the fire service in 2012 after refusing to let 'fear take over my life'

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A formerly obese man has revealed how he finally became motivated to lose 160lbs from his 354lbs frame over the course of 20 months, after nearly a lifetime of emotional eating and self-loathing. Atlanta-based writer Alex Gray, 27, admitted that he once made excuses for his gluttonous habits, which included trips to drive-through restaurants up to four times a day, but it wasn't until an obese friend 'unveiled a shockingly svelte silhouette' that he was inspired to make changes in his own life . 'There are a lot of platitudes about weight,' he wrote in an essay for Salon. 'One of them is that you should love yourself no matter your size. I’m here to say that’s bullsh**. Being fat sucks. I love myself way more now than I ever have. Scroll down for video . Inner turmoil: Alex aid that he had 'missed out on a lot' when he was clocking in at 354lbs (pictured) New man: The writer was pictured at a Miami Dolphins football game after he lost nearly half of his body weight in 20 months . Alex explained that there are people who are unable to lose weight because of genetics or other factors - but he was not one of them. 'For those who can do something about their size, and simply refuse to, trust me: Life is so much better on the other side,' he explained. Alex said that he couldn't think of a 'specific catalyst' that prompted him to gain weight, but he recalled that he had an insatiable appetite 'as an only child with unabated access to nearly everything'. As he got older, he grew bigger, and by the time he was in college, he found himself struggling with physical intimacy because of his size. Alex recalled one woman who called him out for breathing heavily during one of their sexual encounters. He confessed that the panting was because he was winded - not because he was caught up in the heat of the moment. But the worse he felt about himself, the more he ate. 'I’ve never tried drugs, but I empathize with those addicted to the needle, or the pipe,' he wrote. 'I know what it feels like to be acutely aware your vice is killing you, or at the very least, keeping you from living your best life. Alex explained attempted to lose weight a few times, but neither the promise of an extended football career or a new car could motivate him to stick with it because he was unable to 'escape food's gravitational pull'. It wasn't until he saw his friend Joubert, who once had a similar frame to his, show off his fit new body at a Cinco De Mayo reunion that he became motivated to start making changes in his own life. Days later, Alex went walking, and eventually his walks turned into runs. He made dietary changes too, including swapping burgers for lean rotisserie chicken. It took a little less than two years to reach his 'physical ideal', and Alex explained that his whole world has changed. His only regret is not doing it sooner. Alex noted that not only is he now comfortable with the opposite sex, but for the first time in his life, he is the one who is being pursued. He is thrilled that he can finally buy clothes off the rack at stores such as H&M, adding that he finally feels like he physically fits in. Alex ended his story by saying that he finally started his life at 25-years-old, and to remind others struggling with their weight, that if he can do it, they can do it too.

It took Atlanta-based writer Alex Gray 20 months to lose the weight from his 354lbs frame . The 27-year-old said he used to visit the drive-through to get fast food three or four times a day .

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Jos Hooiveld's late strike earned Millwall a crucial 2-1 victory over south London rivals Charlton on Good Friday - the Lions' first win at The Den since October. Hooiveld prodded home Magaye Gueye's low drive in the 87th minute, after Gueye had cancelled out Alou Diarra's strike for the Addicks. Charlton had skipper Chris Solly dismissed midway through the first half for deliberate handball in the box, but Stephen Henderson saved Lee Gregory's resulting penalty. Substitute Magaye Gueye (right) celebrates scoring the equaliser in Millwall's 2-1 defeat of Charlton . Charlton defender Chris Solly gets his marching orders after handling the ball in the penalty area . Charlton keeper Stephen Henderson celebrates after saving the resultant penalty from Lee Gregory . Millwall: Forde, Cummings, Nelson, Hooiveld, Harding (Maierhofer), Upson (Bailey), Williams, Abdou (Gueye), Woolford, Gregory, O'Brien. Subs: Dunne, Beevers, Archer, Taylor-Fletcher. Booked: Hooiveld, Williams, Woolford . Scorers: Gueye 79', Hooiveld 87' Charlton: Henderson, Solly, Gomez, Johnson, Fox, Gudmundsson, Diarra, Cousins, Eagles (Bikey), Vetokele (Bulot), Watt (Church). Subs: Wiggins, Lennon, Dmitrovic, Lepoint . Booked: Solly . Sent off: Solly . Scorer: Diarra 67' Referee: Mick Russell . Att: 14,722 . The result moved Millwall up to 22nd in the Sky Bet Championship table, just four points behind Rotherham, while Charlton remained 11th and without a win over the Lions since 1996. Millwall boss Neil Harris named an unchanged line-up from the 2-2 draw at Brentford last time out and his side had the best of the early exchanges. The hosts almost went ahead on four minutes, but Ed Upson's brilliant ball over the top narrowly evaded the outstretched leg of Gregory. Solly found his name in the book after just 10 minutes after a coming-together with Gregory, as the visitors struggled to get a foothold in the game. Upson should have put the home side ahead on 18 minutes, but the unmarked midfielder headed just over from Dan Harding's dangerous cross from the left. But the Addicks almost took the lead against the run of play when Chris Eagles prodded narrowly wide from close range after Johann Berg Gudmundsson's chipped ball forward. Alou Diarra (right) gave 10-men Charlton the lead against the run of play in the second half . Millwall's Ed Upson (left) and is blocked off by Jordan Cousins (right) of Charlton during the first half . The game changed just short of the half-hour mark when Solly was given his marching orders for deliberately handling Aiden O'Brien's effort in the box, gifting Millwall a penalty. Gregory stepped up, but the striker's effort was well saved by Henderson low to his right to keep the scores level. Charlton switched to a 4-3-2 formation, with Andre Bikey replacing Eagles, but Millwall continued to dominate and Henderson produced another spectacular save to deny Upson five minutes before half-time. The Lions dominated the possession after the break, but the Addicks arguably looked more comfortable after going down to 10 men. And Guy Luzon's side almost took the lead on 52 minutes after a swift counter-attack, but Gudmundsson's left-footed shot curled just wide of the top corner. Addicks manager Guy Luzon screams instructions to his players from the sidelines . Millwall fans grew increasingly frustrated as the Lions struggled to break through Charlton's dogged defence, but Shaun Williams had Henderson at full stretch again on the hour mark after a drive from distance. But the Addicks took the lead on 67 minutes, when Diarra ghosted into the box to flick home Morgan Fox's cross from the left - the former West Ham midfielder's first goal for the club. Millwall hit back and substitute Gueye levelled 11 minutes from time with a low drive from a tight angle. And Hooiveld stole all three points for the hosts three minutes from the end when he turned home Gueye's shot. Charlton's Simon Church (left) walks back dejected after conceding a late winner to Jos Hooiveld .

Millwall beat 10-men Charlton 2-1 in their Championship clash at the Den . Addicks defender Chris Solly was sent off for a handball in the area . Stephen Henderson saved the subsequent penalty from Lee Gregory . Alou Diarra scored for visitors against the run of play in the second half . Magaye Gueye levelled for the Lions before Jos Hooiveld netted late winner .

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The military mistress is back in the game. Bobbi Ann House, 39, who hit headlines in 2010 for marrying at least 14 servicemen and then draining their bank accounts - with one spouse losing $100,000 to her - is again wanted by police after getting out of prison and remarrying. However this time it is both House and her new husband, Zackerie House, 27, who police are after, accusing the couple of writing a series of bad checks worth at least $13,500. The purchases started in western Oregon in early March, then moved through Oregon coastal towns and into Colorado and Oklahoma. Wanted: Bobbi Ann House, 39, who became known as the 'military mistress' around 2010 for conning over a dozen servicemen, is now wanted again, this time for check fraud, along with her husband Zacherie House, 27 . Military mistress: Bobbi Ann Finley, also known as Bobbi Ann House, hit national headlines in 2010 when allegations surfaced that she hopped from one military base to the next, marrying service members to gain access to their bank accounts . The two are now believed to be hiding out camping, with their last fraudulent transaction for a 'large quantity' of outdoors supplies and groceries at Atwoods, a farm and ranch chain store in Checotah, Oklahoma, on March 30, Oregon Live reported. Officials released photos of a car the pair are believed to be driving - a blue 2005 Cadillac Escalade - which they bought by a fraudulent $1,500 down payment at Universal Auto Sales in Salem on March 14. The car, which they took possession of March 14 and has the license plate 535BWP, has been listed as stolen. While investigators believe the two are camping, they do not know where, and have asked anyone with information to come forward. Marion County deputies said they have probable cause to arrest Finley and House for their use of fraudulent checks in Marion County. Captured: Surveillance image of Bobbi Ann Finley and Zackerie House released by Marion County Sheriff's Office. This is one of the last times the couple were seen in March . Wanted: The two were last seen making a fraudulent transaction for a 'large quantity' of outdoors supplies and groceries at Atwoods, a farm and ranch chain store in Checotah, Oklahoma, on March 30 . On-the-run: fficials released photos of a car the pair are believed to be driving - a blue 2005 Cadillac Escalade - which they bought by a fraudulent $1,500 down payment at Universal Auto Sales in Salem on March 14 . The car, which they took possession of March 14 and has the license plate 535BWP, has been listed as stolen . Bobbi Ann, previously known as Bobbi Anne Finley, has had numerous run-ins with the law. She became infamous for targeting military personnel before allegedly taking their money and leaving them in financial ruin. In a jailhouse interview in 2011, the woman admitted that she may have destroyed lives, but she claimed she is a victim who has had a hard upbringing. 'I wasn't running a con,' Finley said. 'I wanted protection, the protection that I should have had growing up... I married these guys I couldn't love.' 'I was looking for love. I was looking for understanding, I was looking for someone to say, "You know, it is going to be OK",' Finley told ABC's 20/20 at the time. 'In many of the cases, you look and you started out and you get married and you're thinking, 'Oh, I'm going to live happily ever after." And then you realise as soon it's done... it was a mistake,' she said. 'The devil himself is a pot of gold compared to her': Some of Bobbi Ann's victims described her as a smart, cunning, professional liar . For nearly 20 years, Finley allegedly preyed on military bases where she lied to servicemen claiming to be a wealthy heiress, the daughter of a general or an injured veteran about to get a large pay-out. 'She was smart, funny, witty, beautiful,' Jacob Anderson, one of Finley's ex-husbands, told ABC News. 'I mean, you'd come home... you didn't need to ask one... it was clean. 'Our food was cooked, and the food was excellent. Dishes were done, house was immaculate. You were going like, "Wow, I couldn't ask for anybody better".' But things soon changed when the men married Finley and money allegedly started disappearing from their accounts. 'The devil himself is a pot of gold compared to her,' said Shane Cheesman, one of Finley's ex-husbands whose marriage was annulled after a week. 'She has no heart. She has no feelings, no remorse,' he told ABC News. But Finley's alleged scam began to unravel in 2004 when she got on the wrong side of one of her many mother-in-laws. The victims: In 2010, ABC News assembled 10 of Bobbi Ann's former husbands, all servicemen. Ex-spouse Ben Giles described her as 'a domestic terrorist' who targeted and destroyed the lives of military members . Katie Wegg, whose son Rodney had fallen for Finley when he was a reservist stationed in Texas, began a six-year-crusade to bring her to justice after her son went away for the weekend and came home to find money gone from his checking account. She found that Finley had a history of fraud and bigamy, and had given birth to children and never told the fathers. Bobbi Ann has at least nine children, according to her family. '[Rodney] had a child out there and he wanted to know where this child was. And he wanted his child,' Mrs Wegg told ABC News. 'These guys didn't know they had children.' Finley served an eight-month sentence for forging cheques from Mr Wegg's account in 2007. Bobbi Ann House, 39, who hit headlines in 2010 for marrying at least 14 servicemen and then draining their bank accounts of thousands of dollars, is again wanted by police after getting out of prison and remarrying . She was arrested again in June 2010 and extradited to Alabama was jailed in February after pleading guilty to theft by deception and ordered to pay $5,300 in restitution. 'I mean, I'm angry. I'm sad. I'm lonely... because of what Bobbi did,' said Jeffrey Dietiker, one of Finley's ex-husbands. 'And now I'm paying for it, with every relationship I get in... Trust was everything I had, and now I don't.'

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A teenage boy who stood before his Florida church and made a heartbreaking plea for someone to adopt him has finally found the loving family he has always craved. Davion Navar Henry Only, 16, had spent his entire life in foster care after his mother gave birth to him behind bars. Three years after his emotional plea at St Mark Missionary Baptist Church in St Petersburg he has finally found a permanent home with the woman who first met him as a seven-year-old when she became his caseworker. Scroll down for video . Davion Only, 16, who captured hearts in 2013 when he made a plea for a family to 'love him forever', has been adopted by his old caseworker Connie Bell Going (right) and her family . Davion plays on the Xbox in his bedroom with his soon-to-be adopted mom Connie sitting behind him together with her daughter Carley, 17, and her adopted son, Taylor, 14 . Throughout Davion's search for a family, and his years in the system, Connie Bell Going, had been by his side. On April 22 she will officially become Davion's mother. She admitted that it has not always easy integrating him into her existing family, but she said it was worth it. Since August, Davion has been spending weekends with Connie and her daughters, Sydney, 21, Carley, 17, and with her adopted son Taylor, who is now 14. Then in December, Going took the steps to begin the adoption process and Davion moved with the rest of the family into a larger home. Since then there have fights and tables have been flipped, but in the end everyone loves one another, and she is prepared for the challenges. 'I'm okay with messy and difficult,' she told the Tampa Bay Times. 'You just have to have your armor on all the time, but it's more than worth it. And every day things get a little bit better.' Davion became an example of the struggle faced by many teenagers in the system when in 2013 he stood up and told worshipers at his church: 'My name is Davion and I've been in foster care since I was born. I know God hasn't given up on me, so I'm not giving up either.' He then said: 'I'll take anyone. Old or young, dad or mom, black, white, purple. I don't care. And I would be really appreciative. The best I could be.' Davion Only, 16, has been adopted by his old case worker, Connie Bell Going in Florida (above). She has known the teen since he was seven years old. Davion had been in the foster care system his entire life . Davion (above) captured hearts in 2013 when he made a plea in front of a St Petersburg church congregation for a family to 'love him forever' Most of all, Davion said he just wanted a family that would 'love him forever'. Millions of people around the country soon heard about Davion's story, and the young boy was even interviewed by Barbara Walters on The View, which all eventually led to him being adopted by a minister in Ohio and his family. That is until Davion got into a fight with one of the other children, and the minister sent him back to Florida, and back to live in the foster care system. After Davion returned, people kept asking Going what it was that went wrong and caused him to be sent back after just three months. 'That boy spent his whole life in the system, that's what went wrong,' she said. Making matters worse, Davion and Miss Connie, as he calls her, did not speak when he came back to Florida. Davion had cut himself off from other people, playing video games as he quickly went through four different homes and four schools in less than year. Davion Only (pictured above with Connie Going at the church where he made his speech in 2013) was adopted by a minister in Ohio but sent back into the system a few months later when he fought with one of the minister's children . Going says she had begun to call him numerous times, but he always hung up the phone. Then, one night last July, Davion called up Miss Connie and asked her the question he had been asking since they first met when he was only a little boy. 'Do you remember what I asked you before?' he said. 'Well, how do you feel about adopting me now?' For the first time since he had asked, Going was finally able to give him the answer he wanted to hear. The 52-year-old case worker has three children of her own, one adopted and two biological daughters, and was a single mother, but she was no longer Davion's case worker, which made the process easier. From August through December he started spending more and more time with the family, a perfect fit as he was already close to Going's adopted son Taylor. Then, in December, Going got a lawyer and began the process of adopting Davion. Davion Only (pictured above in church three years ago) called and asked Miss Connie if she would adopt him last July . Davion got his first bedroom, his first set of siblings, and, most importantly, the one thing he had been hoping for all along. 'I guess I always thought of you as my mom,' Davion said to Going last December. 'Only now I get to call you that for real, right?' Davion officially became part of the family in February however, when after he and Going celebrated their birthdays, which fall on the same date, they went home and sat around the table for cake with his three siblings and signed the court papers. After 16 years Davion was finally home. What's more, because of that day in September 2013 when Davion stepped up on the pulpit, hundreds of others have been adopted as well. 'I guess I always thought of you as my mom,' Davion (above in 2013) said to Going last December .

Davion Only, 16, captured hearts around the nation in 2013 when he made a plea for a family to 'love him forever' Later this month he will officially be adopted by his old caseworker Connie Bell Going and her family . Davion has been living with her two daughters and another adopted boy since December . Ms Going admitted it has not always been easy but says it is worth it and 'everyday it gets a little bit better'

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It's truly squeaky bum time in the Premier League relegation battle as just nine points separates the bottom seven teams. Sportsmail asks some of the managers in and among the dog fight what they feel is required for them to avoid the drop this season. Question: 'What will it take for your club to stay in the Premier League?' CHRIS RAMSEY (QPR) 'If we win three games I think we will stay up. It might take less. I'm not saying that's the definitive amount - but we really need to start winning, starting with this weekend. To do that, we need to concentrate right to the end and make sure that our performances stay similar with a bit more defensive resilience.' QPR manager Chris Ramsey (centre) feels they will avoid relegation if they win three more league games . TIM SHERWOOD (Aston Villa) 'I don't know how many points it will take. We've done alright. Nothing's been achieved yet. I'm a new voice and given them a lot of belief and confidence that they are better than what they were showing. They have managed to score a few more goals and have real belief they can go to places and win. Something was probably a little bit missing previously. I want to make sure that I don't take my foot off pedal. I'll make sure the players don't.' Tim Sherwood (left) believes his appointment at Aston Villa has given them a lot of belief and confidence . NIGEL PEARSON (Leicester) 'We've put ourselves in a position now where we have a more realistic chance. That's where we are. If it raises optimism elsewhere, fine. If it applies a bit more pressure on other sides around us, fine also. But as far as I'm concerned it's about making sure we're back to business when we play Burnley. Because it's a really big game for both sides. We've got players in decent form. We want to keep the work ethic that we've shown all season.' Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson (right) hopes his side can continue their momentum against Burnley . SEAN DYCHE (Burnley) 'The biggest psychological difference is that others are talking about relegation. Our fuel is about staying in the Premier League. It's a slightly different twist. 'Others are scared of relegation. We're not scared of relegation because we were told by everyone we were going to get relegated. We are actually looking for the goal of being in the Premier League.' Sean Dyche insists his side aren't scared of relegation as a lot of people have written Burnley off in the past .

Just nine points separates the bottom seven clubs in the Premier League . QPR boss Chris Ramsey says they need three more wins to survive . Burnley host relegation rivals Leicester in the league on Saturday .

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Rangers boss Stuart McCall has delivered a sharp rebuke to David Templeton after the winger criticised the training-ground methods deployed by the manager's predecessors, Ally McCoist and Kenny McDowall. Former Hearts star Templeton claimed last week that McCall had introduced a brand of coaching and tactical preparation which had been lacking under the previous management. But McCall, who is busy transforming the club on the pitch after three successive wins in the Championship, was less than impressed by the player's comments and hinted that they may have been motivated by the player's lack of game time under McCoist and McDowall. Rangers winger David Templeton spoke out about his former managers Ally McCoist and Kenny McDowall . 'David made an error,' said the ex-Rangers midfielder. 'He was out of the frame a wee bit under Kenny and Ally. 'But he knows we are not here to criticise what went on before, because the players were part of that. All we are concentrating on is the here and now.' McCall also had words of warning for skipper Lee McCulloch, claiming his red card against Hearts could cost him his place in the Ibrox line-up. The defender has been given a two-match ban - starting with Queen of the South at Palmerston on Thursday - after being sent off on Sunday. The Light Blues captain put his elbow into the face of Jambos striker Osman Sow as the pair jumped for a high ball. McCall, whose team clung on for a vital 2-1 win after playing 50 minutes a man down, had been happy with McCulloch's displays until that point. But the interim Rangers manager has now warned the former Scotland cap he is not 'undroppable'. He said: 'Lee made a poor decision. I understand why he did it but it was a blatant red card. He led with his elbow and it was wrong - but he knows he was wrong. 'He has got to take his punishment and move on now. He has got a two-game ban - whether he gets back in the team thereafter we will see. Lee McCulloch has been warned he could lose his place in the starting XI after being sent off against Hearts . 'Since I've been at the club he has done fine. He's been good in the dressing room and his performances have been good. 'If whoever comes in over the next two games does really well, then he might not get back in. 'He's not undroppable, no, but at this moment in time with the games we have played he has done nothing to merit being dropped.' Off the field, Dave King now hopes to get the SFA's blessing to take over as chairman after judges at the Court of Session approved his boardroom bid. But with 12 first-team players out of contract at the end of this season, McCall has warned his squad they may have to wait for new deals. He said: 'I don't think it will be too long before Dave becomes chairman of the club, so that is another positive move. 'I'm just concentrating on the football. I've spoken to a couple of directors about things but we have five games in 14 days so I'm just focusing on that. 'As for contracts, that can only be sorted when the club knows what league it's going to be playing in next season, so that is the key.' The weekend victory over Hearts moved Rangers back into the box seat for the promotion play-offs. Rangers boss Stuart McCall has led his team to three consecutive victories in the Scottish Championship . But that now leaves ex-Motherwell boss McCall facing the 'nightmare' scenario that he could come up against his former Fir Park troops. Motherwell's 5-0 victory over basement boys St Mirren has all but spared them from the automatic relegation spot but Ian Baraclough's team could yet be made to scrap for their Premiership place against Rangers in the play-off final. 'It's not looking likely at all because Motherwell are not going to finish in the bottom two - I hope,' said McCall. 'First and foremost we have to do our job and get in the play-offs. 'But I said when Motherwell signed Scott McDonald that I believed - and I still do - that they would have enough to get out of trouble.' Before that, though, McCall must continue to rack up the wins, starting with Thursday's trip to Dumfries. Rangers lost 2-0 on their last visit in December - just hours after it was revealed McCoist was stepping down as boss. 'I'm still aghast because I've just watched a video of the second half,' said McCall. 'I haven't showed the players because I think they know they were not in a good place at that time. 'The news about Ally broke on the afternoon of the game and it was just a down day. As much as Rangers underperformed, all credit goes to Queens. They are a good side, especially down there. We know how difficult it will be.'

David Templeton spoke out about his former managers last week . Stuart McCall admits his winger 'made an error' with his comments . Lee McCulloch's red card against Hearts could cost him his starting place .

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers accepts Champions League football is unlikely to return to Anfield next season, but insisted once again that contract rebel Raheem Sterling will do. This has been an uncomfortable week on Merseyside after the England forward's ill-advised interview only heightened speculation over his future. Sterling told the BBC that he turned down a new £100,000-a-week deal but insisted he was not a 'money-grabbing 20-year-old', while also admitting that links to Saturday's opponents Arsenal were 'quite flattering'. Raheem Sterling will still be a Liverpool player next season, insists Reds boss Brendan Rodgers . Sterling (left) started Liverpool's 4-1 defeat at Arsenal on Saturday despite going public over his club contract . Rodgers spoke to the forward about the week's events yet still started him at the Emirates Stadium, where the Gunners all but ended Liverpool's hopes of a top-four finish with a comfortable 4-1 win. 'The reaction and commitment of the players has been first class since (the defeat to Crystal Palace in November),' Rodgers said. 'Really, up until the Manchester United game we were the form team and playing very, very well. 'But we have been dealt two big blows in these last two games, we haven't performed how we would like and that has ultimately cost us in terms of the result. 'I very much doubt we will be in the top four now come the end of the season. There's too much ground to make up - that's the realistic view from me. 'Now, we must really focus on the FA Cup and that has got to be very, very important for us.' The 20-year-old (right) has turned down a new £100,000-a-week deal and put off talks until the summer . Liverpool take on Blackburn in a replay of their FA Cup quarter-final on Wednesday, when talk about Sterling will no doubt still be dominating the headlines. Rodgers is only interested on what is happening with the forward on the field, though, and wants another impressive performance from the England international at Ewood Park. 'There was no change in him,' he said of Sterling. 'I thought he was excellent today, our best player. 'He was aggressive in his running, pressed the ball well, won the penalty and was very direct and strong, so I thought he was excellent today.' Rodgers was peppered with questions about Sterling in the post-match press conference, during which he said 'a big part of this is actually nothing to do with him'. Sterling (top) did win the visitors' penalty after he was fouled by Bellering (bottom) in the second half . The Liverpool manager was coy when asked about outside influences destabilising both club and player, but was forthright when it came to the forward's future. 'At 20 years of age - and just turned 20 in December - there is still a long way for him to go,' said Rodgers, who confirmed Mario Balotelli deemed himself unfit to travel after receiving a knock in training. 'He has got a lot of potential. I believe that potential he can really develop over these next few years at Liverpool. 'Of course, it will be the job of, in particular, his advisors to look at maybe what possibilities might be beyond that. 'The only thing I will say is that he has two-and-a-half years left, he won't be going anywhere in the summer. That's for sure. 'They will sit down again with the club and his representatives to hopefully find the solution in the summer.' Liverpool boss Rodgers believes Sterling can fulfill his potential at Anfield over the next few years . Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was also asked about Sterling in the post-match press conference, but preferred to focus on his side's fine display. Impressive goals from Hector Bellerin, Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez in quick succession gave the hosts a comfortable half-time lead. Jordan Henderson's penalty reduced the deficit, but Olivier Giroud added extra gloss in this seventh straight league win after Emre Can saw red. 'You always have imperfections in any game but I feel we started with a great intensity, which is what we wanted to put them under pressure,' Wenger said . 'We created some early chances after and then when we relieved the pressure they had one or two chances. Liverpool are a good side going forwards and they always look dangerous. Emre Can (right) was sent off late in the second half for Liverpool to compound a miserable afternoon . 'We had a killing instinct and took advantage of our strong moments in the first half. 'In fairness we played at a good pace and had some good combination game in the final third. 'The second half was more down to, can we maintain the discipline, intensity and not allow them to come back early? We did that. 'We had many chances on the break that I've seen again but in the end it was 4-1 which is very convincing in a very important game.' Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was pleased with the 'killer instinct' his side showed against Liverpool .

Arsenal beat Liverpool 4-1 in their Premier League encounter on Saturday . Raheem Sterling won a second half penalty for the visitors at the Emirates . Sterling has turned down a Liverpool deal worth £100,000-a-week . 20-year-old gave an interview to the BBC on Wednesday over the issue . Defeat leaves seven points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester City - in race for qualifying for next season's Champions League .

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

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

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With summer well and truly over, it's inevitable allergy and flu season is upon us and there's no escaping the nasty germs in the air. But while we're all well aware of the presence of dust mites lingering in every corner of our house, little do we know just how prevalent they are and how detrimental they are to our health. New research has shown that the average Australian sheds the equivalent of a 50 gram packet of chips every week in dry skin, feeding an army of dust mites into our couches and beds. Sleeping soundly? An army of dust mites use your bed as their incubator and thrive off the warm conditions . What lies in your bed? The oddly-shaped dust mites live for three to four months and live off human and animal skin . Dust mites are the number one cause of allergies in Australian homes and may be the reason why you have a runny nose or watery eyes. The odd shaped critters increase two to three fold during late autumn to winter leading thousands of Australians to suffer from common cold or flu-like symptoms. Putting it into perspective, more than 1,000 dust mites live in just one metre square of carpet and they produce approximately 2000 droppings in their lifetime. They live for three to four months and feed off animal and human dead skin. Disgustingly, dust mites use your bed as their incubator and thrive off the warm conditions. Where you lay your head: An average bed can have approximately 10,000 dust mites living in it at one time, however it's not the dust mites that cause nasty allergic reactions, but their droppings . An average bed can have approximately 10,000 dust mites living in it at one time, however it's not the dust mites that cause nasty allergic reactions but their droppings. Considering the average Australian breathes 22,000 times a day, draws 12,000 litres of air into their lungs each day and spends 90 per cent of their time indoors, dust mites are a huge problem when it comes to keeping healthy in the colder months. Influenza . Viral respiratory illnesses . Common colds / flu . The revelation comes after experts recently proclaimed that the majority of people aren't doing enough to ensure that their sheets are clean and hygienic. New research by Yahoo, which polled 1,187 readers on their sheet-washing habits, indicates that just 44 per cent of women wash their sheets on a weekly basis - however scientists recommend a weekly wash as the minimum needed to ensure a totally bacteria-free environment. According to Dr Philip Tierno, Jr., the director of clinical microbiology and immunology at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, after just one night of use, your bed sheets can accumulate a horrifying array of dead skin, bacteria, fungus, mites, and even faeces. The harsh reality: Putting it into perspective, more than 1,000 dust mites live in just 1m2 of carpet and they produce approximately 2000 droppings in their lifetime . Research suggests that each and every time you use your bed, you are depositing more dead skin, in addition to any dirt, sweat or grease that may have also built up on your skin throughout the day. And then there are the cosmetic products that you use on your body, each of which deposits its own trace amount of product on the bed every time you get into it. And it's not just your sheets that you need to worry about. In 2013, research by UK-based mattress company Ergoflex determined that going one week without washing your pyjamas could make you susceptible to developing MRSA, cystitis, and a host of other skin infections. According to Dr Penny Adams, a general practitioner in the Sydney suburb of Manly, there is just no way of avoiding the dirty mites but there are ways of managing them. 'It sounds gross there’s a packet of crisps in your bed but there are a lot of measures you can take to decrease dust mites,' she said. 'You can remove carpets and wet mop hard surfaces, you can vacuum with a filter and use allergy protective covers on the mattresses. Talk to the experts: Dr Penny Adams (pictured) told Daily Mail Australia there is just no way of avoiding the dirty mites but there are ways of managing them . 'If you’re allergic to dust mites you basically can’t avoid them, they're everywhere' Dr Adams told Daily Mail Australia. While she said there is no evidence that anything can be done to rid our houses of dust mites, she revealed to Daily Mail Australia that using a vacuum with a HEPA filter can help. 'The National Asthma Council of Australia recommends regular vacuuming of carpets and soft furnishings’ or the removal of carpets in favour of hard floors,' she said. 'Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to ensure all bacteria is captured within the vacuum, rather than sprayed back into the air' Dr Adams also said that a humidifier can assist with reducing the effects of respiratory viruses such as a cold or flu and allergy sufferers. For allergy sufferers, high concentration of dry air can often lead to breathing problems as well as increase the body’s susceptibility to illnesses such as: chapped lips, dry and dehydrated skin, blocked sinuses and even more regular nosebleeds. 'We know that cold and flu viruses are more prevalent if you have lower temperatures and the humidity is too low,' she said. 'People often ask me: "Should I get a humidifier?".' 'There is no evidence that humidifiers actually cure or shorten the flu. They’re not a treatment for the flu however they can make you feel more comfortable symptomatically.' Dr Adams said she was surprised at the statistic that Australians spend 90 per cent of their time indoors but admitted that in the winter months people are susceptible to illnesses due to spending more time at home. 'In winter we spend more time at home than we do in summer months therefore allergy sufferers come into closer and more regular contact with allergens such as dust mites and pet hair,' she said. Dr Adams also said people can succumb to a cold or flu by being in close contact with, or by touching the unwashed hands of someone suffering from the virus. The top winter allergies to look out for are the influenza, viral respiratory illnesses and the common cold or flu. Weakness . fatigue . Wheezing . Runny nose . Coughing . Fever . Vaccinate . Wash your hands . Use tissues not hankies . Use a humidifier . Get lots of rest . Stock up on fluids . Use over the counter medication . Symptoms can include weakness and fatigue, wheezing, a runny nose, coughing and fever. While you may do everything you can to dodge the cold or flu virus, once you have it there are measures that can be taken to kick it to the curb. 'Get lots of rest and stock up on fluids to avoid dehydration,' Dr Adams said. 'Symptoms of respiratory viruses can be treated with over the counter medication such as Panadol and Nurofen. Adults and children over the age of five can try taking cold and flu medication however, this is not recommended for children younger than six years old.' However she said respiratory illnesses can't be cured with antibiotics. The only exception to this is the influenza, which can be treated with anti-viral medication. Dr Adams said washing hands is extremely important once you contract the flu virus. Distrubing fact: The average Australian shed the equivalent of a 50g packet of chips in dead skin every week, most of it ending up in our beds . 'Wash and dry hands thoroughly and regularly to avoid contamination,' she said. And while it may be nice to have your dog or cat sleeping in your bed, this is one of the main causes of allergy and respiratory infections. 'Dog hair makes your nose tickle but that’s not why you’re sneezing,' Dr Adams said. 'It’s because your dog’s hair has allergens on it – left from your dog licking itself clean and proteins secreted by oil glands. 'Household allergens cling to it too – forming a kind of sneeze induced cocktail. Pets then shed hair around the home, distributing allergens and causing problems for allergy sufferers.' Pet owners should therefore vacuum regularly to protect their home and families from allergens. Dr Penny Adams recommends Dyson's first ever humidifier to relieve symptoms of dry air and their v6 vacuum cleaner, which has a HEPA filter included to capture allergens and dust mites.

Our houses are overtaken with dust mites, leading to winter illnesses . We shed 50g every week in dead skin, mostly in our bed . Dust mites feed off dead human and animal skin and multiply . They leave Australians with cold or flu-like symptoms . Scientists recommend a weekly wash of our bed sheets .

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It was once the edgiest place in town, attracting the word's biggest bands to its iconic stage - but 30 years later Cleveland's Variety Theater is silent. The venue was renowned for its rock concerts but everything changed in 1984 when heavy metal band Motorhead played a gig so loud it literally began to bring the house down. As the crowd went wild over the group's unique ear-shattering brand of music, the ceiling cracked and pieces of plaster began to fall on the audience - ending the concert and the life of the Variety Theater in one deafening shriek. Abandoned for 30 years: The Variety Theater in Cleveland was once a buzzing music venue but was closed down after the ceiling cracked during a Motorhead gig in 1984 . The power was cut off to stop the band from playing and two years later a judge ordered the theater to be sealed off for good. Built in 1927, The Variety Theater was home to one of the earliest single screen cinemas in Cleveland, Ohio, before becoming an iconic music venue. The 20,000 sq ft main stage hosted the likes of Metallica, the Dead Kennedy's and R.E.M. before Motorhead's fatal performance on December 2 1984. Since then it has stayed abandoned and hidden from public eye until now, thirty years later, a photographer has captured a collection of eery images offering a fascinating glimpse into music history. Seph Lawless, the 37-year-old photojournalist from Cleveland who took these incredible pictures, said: 'I'm Cleveland born and raised and I've always been into rock and roll. 'This theater has gone down in folklore in my hometown and it always had that air of mystery when we were kids growing up. Crumbling and rotting remains: The once-iconic Ohio venue was sealed off on the order of a judge in 1986, two years after Motorhead's gig . 'It was really inspiring to go in and photograph the theater, it's something I've always wanted to do and at times it actually felt like I was stepping back in time. 'I love rock and roll music so it was just incredible, it was like a time capsule to that era and that all the bands who performed there were captured in the fabric of the building.' Seph is a photojournalist specialising in nostalgic pictures. He recently completed a trip around the United States where he took photographs of abandoned or neglected buildings in every state. Due to the efforts of The Friends of the Historic Variety Theater, an organization that owns the huge building, a scheme to regenerate the venue have been given a new lease of life. The group is said to have plans to spruce up the theater section of the building, turning it into a music venue once more. Slow decay of time: Many of the theater's wooden seats have fallen into disrepair while the staircase shows the effects of years of decay . Renowned venue: Before its closure, the theater hosted concerts from bands including Metallica, the Dead Kennedy's and R.E.M. Hidden from view: The stunning pictures were taken by 37-year-old photojournalist Seph Lawless, who has lived in Cleveland all his life . Silent halls: The walls are cracked and chipped and the tiles on the floor have rotted after three decades of abandonment . Ruled to be unsafe: The venue was closed after the ceiling cracked and pieces of plaster began to fall on the audience during a 1984 gig . Open for half a century: Built in 1927, The Variety Theater was home to one of the earliest single screen cinemas in Cleveland, Ohio, before becoming an iconic music venue . Regeneration: The Friends of the Historic Variety Theater have plans to spruce up the theater section of the building and rent out the structure’s eight retail store-fronts . Dated equipment: Most of the building's machinery has been languishing for years since the venue's unfortunate closure . 1920s-style décor: The theater had kept its vintage style for decades and left everything untouched when it was sealed up in 1986 . Enticing: Mr Lawless said the theater 'has gone down in folklore' in Cleveland and always 'had that air of mystery' to it when he was a child . Fatal concert: During Motorhead's 1984 gig, the power was cut off to stop the band from playing and two years later the venue was cosed . A glimpse of the past: A peek through a broken piece of wall reveals the lit up stage of the Variety Theater in dramatic fashion . Fascinating history: There are now plans to restore the decaying building to a live music venue . Coated in dust: Mr Lawless is a photojournalist specialising in nostalgic pictures. He recently completed a trip around the United States where he took photographs of abandoned or neglected buildings in every state .

Cleveland's Variety Theater was a renowned rock venue that hosted the likes of Metallica, REM and Dead Kennedy's . But as metal band Motorhead performed in 1984, the ceiling cracked and plaster began to fall on to the audience . The gig was stopped and the theater was sealed off two years later - staying hidden from the public for 30 years . Now a photojournalist has ventured into the building, capturing eery photos that offer a glimpse into music history .

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Barely out of nappies, this five-year-old boy was not the most likely candidate to take on six heavily armed troops. But that did not stop the Palestinian youngster, dressed in full combat gear, from attempting to pelt Israeli police with stones during violent clashes on the West Bank. The bemused officers, equipped with helmets and body armour, calmly watched as the child launched his own assault before racing away. The incident raised fears that Palestinian children are being encouraged to mimic and glorify violence. David and Goliath battle: A five-year-old Palestinian boy pelted the Israeli police with stones as violence erupted during a rally in the northern West Bank . The dark-haired child, dressed in combat gear, raced back to safety after launching a series of missiles at around six heavily armed officers . The boy's stone attack came as violence erupted on the northern West Bank during annual demonstrations to mark Palestinian Prisoners Day. Soldiers used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd after more than 100 Palestinians rallied near Israel's separation barrier in the village of Bilin, with some throwing stones. At least one protester was believed to have been injured as violence flared on the streets. Prisoners Day is marked every year in solidarity with the more than 6,000 Palestinians in Israeli jails. 'We will not leave our prisoners in jail alone,' rally organiser Abdullah Abu Rahma said. 'We will defend their right to be released, because the majority of them have been arrested illegally by Israeli forces.' With Israel having arrested some 800,000 Palestinians in the occupied territories since 1967 - equivalent to 40 percent of the male population - almost every Palestinian family has been affected. During the last round of US-backed peace talks in 2013 and 2014, Israel freed dozens of long-term inmates. But after the negotiations broke down, and following the kidnap and murder of three Israeli teenagers in the West Bank, Israel arrested hundreds more. The current number of Palestinian prisoners is the highest for at least five years, according to figures from rights groups. More than 100 protesters used catapults to fire rocks at the Israeli forces after violence erupted during a rally to mark Palestinian Prisoners Day . The Israeli forces used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd that had gathered near the West Bank city of Nablus . This protester's face was left covered in blood after he was injured during the violent clashes on the street . Heavily armed members of the Israeli police force took on the protesters after they started throwing bricks and stones .

Boy, five, pelts police with stones as Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli police on the northern West Bank . Violence erupted after more than 100 demonstrators took part in a rally to mark Palestinian Prisoners Day . Israel has arrested around 800,000 Palestinians in the occupied territories since 1967 with 6,000 currently being held .

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(CNN)Syria is a Hell on Earth that is expanding in plain sight. The death toll there has doubled in a year's time, if an opposition group is right. Since civil war broke out there, 310,000 people have been killed, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Thursday. A year earlier, SOHR's tally stood at 162,402. And the year before, the United Nations put the death toll at 70,000. Violence has plunged well over half of all Syrians into such destitution that they are in dire need of survival aid, the United Nations says, as food rations are being cut for lack of donations. Numbers alone can't convey the immeasurable anguish of millions, but maybe it can remind the rest of us of the magnitude of the world's currently greatest tragedy. The number of years since perpetual bloodshed began, since dictator Bashar al-Assad's security forces fired on crowds of demonstrators and armed militant groups rose up against him in March 2011. Percentage of the Syrian population killed. It would be like killing 3 to 4 million Americans. The range comes from the SOHR's death toll of 310,000 and a recent lower estimate by the U.N. of at least 220,000 dead. The number of Syrians in need of immediate life-saving aid, according to the U.N. That's the population of Moscow. Syrians driven from their homes, the U.N. says. Imagine the entire Boston metropolitan area emptied out. Syrians who have fled as refugees to neighboring countries, creating humanitarian and economic hardship across Syria's borders. Turkey has taken in 1.7 million, Lebanon 1.2 million, Jordan 625,000, and Iraq 245,000. The reduction in the size of food rations the World Food Programme says it has been forced to make due to a lack of donations. That means people receiving aid will get only 60% of the daily nutrition they need.

More people have been displaced than live in Moscow; more people lost their homes than live in greater Boston . The WFP has cut food ration sizes by 30% for lack of donations .

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Eight deputies were filmed beating and kicking an alleged horse thief for two minutes as he lay dormant in the southern California desert. An NBC helicopter was following the San Bernardino County officers as they pursued a 30-year-old man, Francis Pusok, who was believed to have stolen horse on Thursday afternoon. The footage shows two deputies catch up with Pusok on foot after he falls off the horse, and they stun him with a Taser. He falls to the ground before standing up and trying to flee. They stun him again, and again, before launching over to kick him between the legs. Attack: Two deputies were captured on film kicking Francis Pusok, an alleged horse thief, in the groin . Escalated: By the end of the two minutes, there were eight deputies surrounding and beating Pusok's body . As he lies splayed face-down on the ground, they continue to beat him with their fists and stun guns. Thirty seconds in, another deputy runs to join, followed quickly by three more. Huddled in a pack over the man they each continue to pummel their fists into his back and head, some standing to kick. Meanwhile, another stands calmly holding the horse by the saddle. Chase: He had been seen riding the horse through the desert of San Bernardino on Thursday afternoon . Apprehended: An NBC film crew helicopter captured the moment he was stunned with a Taser . He tried to get up but they stunned him again before starting the beating . The San Bernardino County sheriff, John McMahon, has ordered an investigation into the incident, branding the video 'disturbing'. A Sheriff's Department statement says deputies tried to serve an identity-theft warrant on 30-year-old Francis Pusok of Apple Valley. Pusok allegedly sped off in a car that he abandoned, then stole a horse in Hesperia and galloped through rugged terrain. Deputies arriving by helicopter jolted him with a stun gun. He was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries. San Bernardino County sheriff, John McMahon, has ordered an inquiry, branding the video 'disturbing'

Film crew was following deputies chase horse thief in California desert . Man falls off his horse, two deputies stun him with their Tasers . They then kick him in groin and head repeatedly before others join them . In total, eight deputies surround the man kicking him for two minutes . San Bernardino County sheriff has called for investigation into the incident .

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The Mail is asking you to nominate mothers who have created businesses from scratch, while also caring for their children, for our first ever Mumpreneur Of The Year Award, in association with NatWest everywoman Awards. Today’s nominee is Petra Wetzel, 40, a divorcee who lives in Glasgow with her son, Noah, nine. She set up her own business, the WEST brewery, in 2006... Listening to the Italian businessman on the other end of the line, Petra could see pound signs in front of her eyes. He had heard about the huge popularity of Petra’s bottled beer. Now he wanted to meet to discuss importing it in bulk to Italy. It was a fantastic opportunity. But, as she consulted her diary, Petra — who runs one of Britain’s most successful small breweries, knew what her answer had to be. Petra Wetzel, 40 (pictured), is a divorcee who lives in Glasgow with her son, Noah, nine (pictured). She set up her own business, the WEST brewery, in 2006 . ‘He could only offer me a two-hour slot bang in the middle of my son’s sports day last year,’ recalls Petra. ‘I had to say No. I’m a businesswoman, but I’m a mum first.’ Blonde, attractive and the founder of one of Britain’s most successful small breweries with an annual turnover just shy of £10 million, Petra may well be every man’s dream. But she says with a laugh: ‘I sound like a real catch. But the truth is I’m fiercely independent, stubborn and work long hours. The only man in my life is Noah. He’s my priority and the reason I drive myself so hard.’ As a single mother, running a hugely successful business is a tall order. What makes Petra’s success even more extraordinary is that she started her company when Noah was just a baby — and in the wake of a broken marriage. Petra’s flagship beer, St Mungo lager, is stocked in 100 branches of Waitrose in the UK as well as in branches of Tesco in Scotland. And later this year she is opening a second brewery in Glasgow to cope with demand. The germ of the idea came in 1994 when Petra, who was born in Germany, was having a drink with her father, Herbert, in a pub. ‘I was studying at Glasgow University and Dad had come to visit,’ she recalls. Petra (pictured) was inspired to start her own brewery when her father visited her Glasgow and she realised that the city didn't have its own brewery . He ordered a pint of local lager, took a sip and winced. Then he asked what the best Glasgow lager was and, to my horror, I realised I didn’t know. ‘In Germany, every village and town has a good brewery. It’s something people are proud of and want to show off to visitors. He couldn’t believe that a city like Glasgow didn’t have its own brewery. It got me thinking.’ Twelve years later, Petra opened a small brewery and beer hall/restaurant with her then husband, Gordon, with the help of a loan from her parents. ‘I met Gordon at university and married him in December 2000,’ recalls Petra. ‘We both had first-class business degrees and, naively, I thought that meant we could easily run a business. I was working as a lawyer, so we agreed Gordon would take charge and I would take a back seat.’ WEST Brewing Company opened in March 2006, just eight months after Noah was born. ‘He was conceived on a trip to Chicago, where we’d gone to learn about brewing,’ Petra recalls. ‘I had been told that I could never have children so, although the timing was terrible because of the new business, we were both ecstatic.’ She adds: ‘We had bills to pay, so I was working three days a week just two months after Noah arrived. With my legal job and a newborn, I didn’t have time to think about the business. Besides, I thought it was in safe hands.’ The WEST Brewing Company opened in March 2006, just eight months after Petra's son, Noah was born. She initially started the company with Gordan, her then husband . However, in October 2006, when Noah was just three months old, Petra’s life went into free fall when her marriage fell apart. ‘I was so devastated, I decided to step away from the business. I focused on looking after Noah and my job.’ However, in December 2007, a little over a year after the break-up of their marriage, Petra had another shock: the business was in crisis. ‘Gordon was away when the butcher who supplied our restaurant rang and threatened to set fire to my car,’ she recalls. ‘It turned out the company owed him thousands. ‘When I went round to the company’s office. I filled a black bin liner with our unpaid invoices, went home and spent the night going over them. We had debts up to our eyeballs.’ Many women would have quit. But looking at her son, Petra realised she didn’t have a choice. ‘It was sink or swim. Noah gave me the confidence I needed,’ says Petra. ‘We had ploughed my inheritance into the business. It was all I had. Besides, I knew I’d hit on a great idea. All it needed was graft to make it work. My parents agreed to look after Noah for seven weeks in Germany. The company went into administration. I called in a brilliant firm of accountants and worked flat out on a plan for the future. Petra (pictured with Noah) says her son gave her the confidence she needed to carry on with the business even after the initial struggles . ‘It was tough. Noah went into full-time day care and most nights I would still be at my laptop at 1am. Many times, I sobbed myself to sleep. I felt way out of my depth, but I became good at multi-tasking. ‘I quit my legal job and bought the assets out of the hands of administrators and began building it, single-handedly, into the thriving company it is today. We are now a beer brand as well as a restaurant and beer hall. And our flagship beer, St Mungo lager, is sold worldwide. We are just about to send a consignment to Hong Kong. Of course, I have to make tough choices. I could beat myself up about not being there enough for Noah. I’ve lost count of the number of times he will be in the car and I have to shush him because I’m taking an important call. ‘But feeling guilty is just a waste of energy. Noah knows he’s my priority. We are a very tight unit — particularly as his father now lives in America. We have the most wonderful full-time nanny, Helen, who Noah adores, and I spend every second I’m not working with him. ‘Recently he said: “Mum you are a brilliant Mum and a brilliant Dad.” That meant the world to me. ‘And thanks to the business, we have a great lifestyle. For my 40th birthday I bought us a treat: a speedboat. It’s moored at Loch Lomond and zipping up and down the water at weekends makes a tough working week worthwhile.’

There are more and more mothers setting up thriving small businesses . The Mail is asking readers to nominate successful mothers they know . This week's nominee is Petra Wetzel who set up the WEST brewery in 2006 . Petra, 40, lives in Glasgow with her nine-year-old son, Noah .

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Harry Panayiotou has scooped the Barclays Premier League Player of the Month award after impressing for an in-form Leicester City side in March. The striker, 20, scored three goals, including those in impressive victories against Sunderland and reigning champions Chelsea, and has been chosen ahead of all the players in Division 1 and 2 based on his performance statistics. Panayiotou also netted a hat-trick in his third game for St Kitts and Nevis on international duty, and is looking to make an impression under Nigel Pearson at the King Power Stadium. Sportsmail held an exclusive Q&A with the forward after he found out about the accolade. Harry Panayiotou has scooped the Barclays Premier League U21 Player of the Month award for March . Congratulations, Harry. How would you describe your style of play at Leicester? Hold up play, roll the defender. And I've got a good burst of acceleration! Who do you look up to in the first team? Jeff (Schlupp). I grew up with Jeff so to see him come through the youth ranks, he's definitely my role model. Do you train with them often? I do, but not as much as I'd like to. Your record at Leicester reads one game, one goal. How did that come about? I was a first year and I scored 20 goals that season. They had nothing to play for [against Leeds] so they chucked me up there, and I came on and scored! How often do you speak to Nigel Pearson? Not too much this season, he's a busy guy! But when he has a chance to come talk to me, he comes and talks to me. Is your goal to make it at Leicester next season, or go out on loan? I'm Leicester born and bred and my goal is to make the first team, that's all I've ever wanted to do, it's not about going anywhere else to me. I'd love for us to stay in the Premier League, and I believe I can handle it. Panayiotou hopes to make Leicester City's first team in the Premier League and has grown up nearby . How do you relax away from football? Chill with my friends, I'm around some really good people. On to that international hat-trick... how did you get to play for St Kitts? My mum and grandma are from St Kitts, and my grandma passed away when I was younger - so making the choice to play for them came from the heart. What was the reaction when you came back? Everyone's jealous when I go away (laughs), but they were still really happy. U21 manager Steve [Beaglehole] couldn't stop looking at me for a week! Where did you play, and what was it like? Turks and Caicos. It was really hot! When you go to the Caribbean, you either have to train at 7am or at night time. The players in the Caribbean are much stronger and really quick, so you have to think quick - that's all it is. Some of them aren't the best players but they have certainly got a lot of strength so you've got to adapt to that. Any St Kitts players you would tip to make it? Romaine Sawyers from Walsall, he's technically brilliant. I think he'll get a move this summer because he's really good. And our captain is doing great with FC Dallas in the MLS right now, Atiba Harris. There's a few others from England, who could definitely be higher up but they just haven't been seen. Panayiotou posted this picture on Twitter with the caption 'motherland' while he was away on international duty . Last album you listened to? I went to the Nicki Minaj concert the other day [in Nottingham[ so has to be The Pink Print . Last film? Fast and furious 7... emotional to be fair. Last holiday (apart from your international break!)? Egypt . A player you would tip to make it at Leicester? Ben Chilwell (England U19 international) Best advice you've received from a first team player? I remember Andy King once speaking to me. He said when you come and make an impression, don't worry about what anyone has to say and just make sure you're seen. Keep working hard, going to the gym, keep practicing. Best player you've ever played against? Sammy Ameobi, he's got great feet, we played him a tournament a couple of years ago. For how tall he is it's actually amazing, and his finishing is on point! What would you be doing if you weren't a footballer? I've always seen myself as a footballer. Nothing else. Maybe I'd be in the Caribbean, it's just peaceful. The striker battles with Everton's Ryan Ledson during an Under 21 Premier League game in January . The award has been established to recognise the next generation of players coming through, coinciding with Barclays' own work to encourage the next generation of fans, which will see thousands of tickets and unique football experiences given away via the Barclays Spirit of the Game website. A winner will be selected every month for the rest of the season, as well as the Barclays Under 21 Premier League Player of the Season being unveiled in May.

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Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim was furious after his side lost 1-0 to what he described as a 'non-existent penalty' in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Juventus on Tuesday. The controversial decision will add to calls for the use of video replays as it was still not fully clear what happened, even after several repeats of the incident in slow motion. The spot kick was awarded after Juve's Alvaro Morata got clear of Monaco's Portuguese defender Ricardo Carvalho as the striker chased a long ball forward from Andrea Pirlo. Ricardo's Carvalho's initial contact on Alvaro Morata appeared to come from outside the area . The Juventus striker went down under Carvalho's challenge and the referee pointed to the penalty spot . Monaco defender Carvalho and Spanish forward Morata crash to the ground in the penalty area . Replays showed that Carvalho nudged Morata just outside the area but the Spaniard's fall took him inside the box and it was not clear whether there was further contact. Czech referee Pavel Kralovec hesitated slightly, possibly consulting his goal line assistant, before pointing to the spot, while Carvalho was booked. 'It's a huge injustice, there was no penalty,' Jardim told reporters. 'We put Juventus in difficulties, but the result was based on a non-existent situation in an evenly-balanced match. 'The result was created by an incorrect decision by the team (of officials) that referees,' he added. 'This result is not a fair reflection of what happened on the field.' 'All teams should have the same duties and rights,' said the Portuguese coach, who has been widely praised for taking an apparently limited team so far. Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim claimed the penalty decision against his side was a 'huge injustice' Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri said Carvalho was 'the last man', but otherwise preferred not to get involved. 'I didn't see it, so I couldn't judge. It seems he was the last man,' said the phlegmatic coach. 'Whether it was inside or outside, I don't know.' There was a further surprise when midfielder Arturo Vidal, rather than forward Carlos Tevez, stepped up to take the kick. Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal steps up to score from the spot against Monaco during Tuesday's clash . Vidal celebrates what turned out to be the winning strike after scoring for Juventus against Monaco in Turin . Vidal has already missed two penalties this season, one in the 3-2 group stage win over Olympiakos Piraeus, and another in the 2-2 draw at Cesena in Serie A, when he could have scored a late winner. Tevez and Vidal had wasted good first-half chances in Tuesday's game but the Chilean said he was still confident. 'We don't have a first-choice penalty-taker, it's a case of whoever has more faith at that moment,' said Vidal. 'I felt I should take it and Carlitos agreed.'

Juventus were awarded penalty fouling foul on striker Alvaro Morata . However, replays suggest Ricardo Carvalho fouled striker outside the area . The Serie A champions claimed a 1-0 win thanks to Arturo Vidal's penalty .

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A bizarre new dinosaur with bat-like wings has been discovered by a farmer in China and is now helping to shed new light on the evolution of flight. Palaeontologists in China say the impeccably preserved fossil belongs to a small dinosaur thought to have lived 160 million years ago. The strange-looking creature had small stiff feathers on its body and long finger-like bones extending from each wrist that were covered in a membrane like a bat’s wing. Scroll down for video . The new dinosaur, named Yi qi (shown above in the artists reconstruction), had unusual bristle-like feathers and bat-like wings that were covered in a membrane. The dinosaur may have been able to glide and even flap . Scientists believe the dinosaur, which they have named Yi qi, meaning ‘strange wing’, may have glided or even flown through the air. The discovery has provided new insight into how vertebrates first began to take to the air. A new lineage of dinosaur that grazed on plants, despite being closely related to notorious carnivore Tyrannosaurus rex, has been discovered in Chile. Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of characteristics, including its small skull and feet. These features are more like those seen on long-neck dinosaurs. The animal is proving to be an evolutionary jigsaw puzzle because it belongs to the theropod group of dinosaurs - which were predominantly carnivorous and included the famous meat eaters Velociraptor, Carnotaurus and Tyrannosaurus, from which birds today evolved - but was a vegetarian. The presence of herbivorous theropods was up until now only known in close relatives of birds, but Chilesaurus shows a meat-free diet was acquired much earlier than first thought. The dinosaur from the Late Jurassic Period, around 145 million years ago, is named after the country where it was discovered, and Diego Suárez, who discovered the bones. Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi (illustrated) as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of features . Researchers say the dinosaur, which would have weighted just 13 ounces (380g) and was 33cm (12 inches) long with a wings that spanned 60cm (23 inches), may have been an early evolutionary experiment with flight. Yi qi belongs the group of carnivorous dinosaurs known as the therapods - which includes Tyranosaurus rex and velociraptor. These dinosaurs are thought to have been the ancestors of modern birds. But unlike modern birds, Yi qi was found to have a strange extra bone extending backwards from its wrist, rather like an entirely separate group of animals that learned to fly - the bats. Professor Xing Xu, one of the world’s leading prolific palaeontologists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing and who led the work, said: 'This is really something for me. It is the most unexpected discovery I ever made. 'Birds are descended from dinosaurs, but how exactly the transition occurred is not really clear. This new discovery is a new species of these bird like dinosaurs. 'This dinosaur is totally different. It has totally different wings from all other birds and their close relatives. 'Close to the origin of birds there are many lineages trying to get into the air but there was only one group that succeeded. 'I would have said this example shows how much experimentation close to this transition.' The discovery comes in the same week as researchers announced the discovery of a bizarre vegetarian relative of the T-Rex. The Yi qi fossil was discovered by a local farmer in Mutoudeng, in Qinglong County, Hebei Province in China. The fossil has preserved stiff filamentous features on the forelimb and hindlimb, along with patches of the membrane that once stretched across its wings. However, it was the strange wrists and long rod-like bones that extended from them that baffled the attention of the palaeontologists. There are three main groups of flying vertebrates - the birds, which evolved from dinosaurs, pterosaurs that were flying reptiles that existed alongside the dinosarus, and the bats, which are mammals that evolved after the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Most winged avian dinosaurs to be discovered so far all have wing structures that are similar to those of modern birds. However, Yi qi, which is pronounced 'ee chee', appears to be a weird hybrid between a dinosaur and a bat. This suggests that at the time several different types of winged dinosaurs evolved wings in an attempt to fly. The fossil of Yi qi (above) was so well preserved that bristle-like feathers and the remains of its membrane wings could be seen around the bones. The strange long bone extending from the wrist was highly unusual . This close up of the skull of Yi qi, which weighed just 13 ounces (380g), show oval like feathers near the head . Analysis by Professor Xu and his colleagues, which is published in the journal Nature, suggest that it is likely the dinosaur glided, perhaps like modern flying squirrels. The dinosaur lacked the strong muscle attachments to the forelimb bones and its bone structure would have interfered with the flapping and rotating movements needed during powered flight. Instead it may have launched itself from elevated perches and glided to the ground. If it did flap its wings it would probably have only been able to fly over short distances. But Professor Xu said: 'We thought giving this animal a name meaning "strange wing" was appropriate, because no other bird or dinosaur has a wing of the same kind . 'We don’t know if Yi qi was flapping, or gliding, or both, but it definitely evolved a wing that is unique in the context of the transition from dinosaurs to birds.' It is likely that the conclusions will be controversial with other evolutionary biologists, but it could prove hugely valuable in unravelling how birds evolved from their dinosaur ancestors. Professor Zheng Xiaoting, from Linyi University in Shandong who also took part in the study, said: 'Yi qi lived in the Jurassic, so it was a pioneer in the evolution of flight on the line to birds. 'It reminds us that the early history of flight was full of innovations, not all of which survived.' Dr Kevin Padian, a palaeontologist at the University of California Berkeley, warned that the animal may not have been able to fly at all. The fossil of Yi qi was discovered by a farmer working his fields in Mutoudeng in Qinglong County in China . The diagrams above show how the wing of Yi qi (a) compares to other winged tetrapods (b and c) and the wing of a bat (d), the wing of a pigeon (e), the wing of a pterosaur (f) and the wing of a Japanese flying squirrel (g) He said: ‘As for gliding, if Yi qi’s styliform element helped to support a membranous aerofoil, it can be used to reconstruct the planform of the wing, as Xu and colleagues have done. ‘But in a gliding animal, the centre of lift of the aerofoil should be fairly congruent with the centre of gravity of the body — if the bulk of the animal’s weight falls too far behind the centre of lift, the back end will sag and the animal will stall. ‘That is clearly the case in the authors’ reconstruction of Yi qi, but an aerofoil that was swept back more, if anatomically possible, might have mitigated this problem. ‘Still, we are left in a quandary: an animal with a strange structure that looks as if it could have been used in flight, borne by an animal that otherwise shows no such tendencies. ‘And so far, there is no other plausible explanation for the function of this structure.’

Yi qi is thought to have lived 160 million years ago during the late Jurassic . The dinosaur has an unusual bone sticking out of its wrist and had a membrane that covered it to form a wing much like that of a modern bat . Scientists say it is unlike any other dinosaur, which evolved into birds, and may have glided or even been able to fly by flapping over short distances . The fossil was discovered by a farmer in Qinglong County in north China .

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Havana, Cuba (CNN)Charlie Hill sits in a dark bar on a blindingly sunny Havana day. "Hey man," he says with a smoker's rasp and a nod that indicates he knows you have been looking for him. But then a lot of people have been looking for Charlie Hill for a long time. For 43 years Cuba has provided refuge for Hill from facing charges that he killed a New Mexico police officer and hijacked an airliner to Havana. Hill, now 65, decided to give CNN an interview after we'd spent two years trying to reach him. He wants to discuss how for the first time he is considering leaving his safe haven and returning to the United States. Before talking more, Hill finishes his plastic glass of beer and takes a final draw on his stub of a cigarette. We step out into the sunlight and go to a park where Hill starts to give his reasons why he may soon end his long run from the law. "I miss my country," he said, his voice cracking. "I miss my family. I would like to go back and see where my grandparents were born, where I was born, where I went to junior high. Eat some blackberry pie. Even go to McDonald's. That's only natural." Hill was a black power militant and said he is still a revolutionary. But he craves the kind of French fries that only capitalism can make. After five decades of Cold War-era mistrust, the United States and Cuba are working to re-establish full diplomatic ties, but cases like Hill's present an obstacle to an improved relationship. New Mexico, where Hill's case has been open for decades, followed up on the shift in policy from the Obama administration with Gov. Susana Martinez asking Washington to pursue Hill's extradition. Critics of the new opening to Cuba say Havana's harboring of fugitives like Charlie Hill is enough of a reason to maintain a hard line against the government of Raul Castro and keep Cuba on the State Department list of countries that support terrorism. State Dept. recommends removing Cuba from terrorism list . Hill, now 65, may extradite himself first, saying the warming of relations between the United States and Cuba could mean an end to what he calls his "exile" on the communist-run, Caribbean island, even if his return brings jail time. New Mexico Police Chief Pete Kassetas said he welcomed the news of Hill's possible surrender. "I understand that the social environment was very different in 1971 than it is today. I encourage him to return to face the charges against him on the state level and on the federal level and end his self-imposed exile in Cuba." Charlie Hill's journey began on November 8, 1971, when he and two other men -- Michael Finney and Ralph Goodwin -- were pulled over on I-40 outside Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the middle of a cross-country drive. All three men were members of the Republic of New Afrika, a black power militant group that sought to break off Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina into a separate nation for African-Americans. They were on the way from California to the South with a car loaded with weapons to support the cause. New Mexico State Police Officer Robert Rosenbloom pulled over their rented Ford Galaxie sedan, on suspicion that the car was stolen, said Kassetas. At 10:41 p.m., Rosenbloom called in the California license plate of the militants' car, according to the New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial. Fourteen minutes later the dispatcher radioed Rosenbloom back but was unable to reach him. A police officer arriving at the scene found Rosenbloom's body lying face down on the road, Kassetas said. There was a single bullet wound to his throat. Rosenbloom gripped his flashlight with one hand and his gun with the other, according to the records of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial. The sedan was found the next day abandoned with three military rifles, a 12-gauge shotgun, "revolutionary literature," bomb-making materials and hundreds of rounds of ammunition . Hill copped to riding in the sedan that Rosenbloom pulled over but refused to say who shot the policeman. "I am not a cop killer. I am a freedom fighter," Hill said. "I am a Vietnam vet and people never ask me if I killed Vietnamese because that was authorized by the American government. I dedicated myself to liberating my people." For 19 days, Hill said, the men hid out in the New Mexico desert, working on an escape plan as 250 law enforcement officers closed in. "We had to go into exile so we hijacked a plane," Hill said. The three men, Kassetas said, commandeered a tow truck at gunpoint, crashed through a fence onto the runway of Albuquerque International Airport and ran up the gangway to TWA Flight 106. Elizabeth Walthall was a flight attendant aboard the Boeing 727 when the fugitives stormed aboard. "They were dirty and stunk from hiding out in the hills," she told CNN from her home in North Carolina. Walthall, now 72, said Charlie Hill put a blade to her throat. "He told me to do what he said because 'this is no butter knife.' I told him, 'Well, I am no piece of bread.'" Hill laughed, she said, and lowered the knife. Hijacker Michael Finney glowered and pointed a pistol at the flight attendants, Walthall said, a tremor of fear audible in her voice, as if the hijacking had just happened. "Finney said he would shoot us and that he had already killed a man," Walthall said. The hijackers ordered the crew to fly to Africa. Informed the plane couldn't fly that far, they changed their destination. Take us to Cuba, they told the pilot. The trio knew Cuba would most likely let them stay. After seizing power in 1959, Fidel Castro blasted Washington for failing to send back the Batista regime officials who streamed to Miami to escape Castro's revolutionary tribunals, effectively ending the extradition agreement between the two countries. A rash of airplane hijackings to the island soon followed. Cuba became popular with leftist revolutionaries as well as common criminals seeking a country beyond the reach of U.S. law enforcement. "If anything went down, you went to Cuba," Hill said. En route to Havana, flight attendant Walthall said she served the men bottles of Michelob beer. When they finished, she saved the bottles in airsickness bags so U.S. law enforcement later would have their fingerprints. After landing, Walthall said she last saw Charlie Hill and the other hijackers as Cuban soldiers escorted them off the plane. Years later, the flight attendant said she experienced flashbacks of the hijacking and sometimes prayed for Hill. "I think he is a lost soul," she said. Revolutionary Cuba soon disappointed Hill. Cuban officials denied his request for military training to fight with revolutionary groups in Africa. Instead he was put to work cutting sugar cane, doing construction and administrating a clothing store. One of the many menial jobs he worked, he said, put him under the supervision of Ramón Castro, Fidel Castro's older brother. "He has a big beard and looks just like Fidel," Hill remembered. "He was good to us, made sure we were always well fed." In 1996, then-New Mexico Rep. Bill Richardson traveled to Cuba to discuss Hill's extradition with Fidel Castro. "I talked to Fidel and he said, 'No way, under no circumstances would he turn them over, that they were legitimate fugitives," Richardson told CNN. "I got a very strong signal not only would I not be allowed to bring back Charlie Hill but I wouldn't even be allowed to talk to him." Hill is now the last living member of the trio of hijackers. U.S. officials said that Ralph Goodwin drowned in 1973 and Michael Finney succumbed to throat cancer in 2005. Married and divorced twice in Cuba, Hill has two children on the island and he worries about leaving them if he were to return to the United States. But Hill said he wants to visit his daughter, who was 6 years old when he left, and who he hasn't seen since. He dreams of meeting the five grandchildren he has in United States. He's gone as far as hiring a New Mexico attorney, in case he decides to negotiate a surrender. His Cuban government pension is a meager $10 a month, he said. Not nearly enough to support him or even buy toys for his 8-year-old Cuban son. Hill said he became a babalao, or Santeria priest, but still hasn't found peace. He admitted he smokes too many unfiltered Cuban cigarettes and drinks too much cheap rum. And there's always the possibility that the Cuban government has held onto Hill and other U.S. fugitives, simply waiting for the right moment to trade them to the United States. He said he is fine with that fate. "They took me in," he said. "If the Cuban government feels me going is for the benefit of 12 million people, that's my sacrifice. I don't worry about that." As the interview ends, Hill lights another cigarette. A group of Americans touring Havana in a 1950's classic car pull up to the park. They have no idea they are feet away from a wanted fugitive, but as Hill would say, that's Cuba. Hill isn't interested in staying in touch. He doesn't have a cell phone. Too poor, he says. He won't say exactly where he lives in Havana. He has to be cautious. And as he walks off, once again, he is gone. A side of Cuba not often seen .

Charlie Hill contemplates returning to the United States for family and blackberry pie . He would also have to face justice on charges of killing a police officer and hijacking a plane .

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Arsenal will play in their yellow and blue away strip for the FA Cup final against Aston Villa on May 30 - and the history books points towards that being a good thing for the Gunners. Tim Sherwood's Villa side won the coin toss ahead of the final next month - which allows the winner to select club colours in the event of a clash of strip. They picked their claret and blue home kit for the Wembley showpiece and therefore guaranteed that they will have worn the same strip for every round of the competition this season. Alexis Sanchez (far right) is congratulated after scoring Arsenal's semi-final winner against Reading . Arsenal players celebrate winning the 1979 FA Cup final at Wembley after beating Manchester United 3-2 . The Arsenal starting XI line up ahead of their FA Cup final against Liverpool on May 8, 1971 . But that won't phase Arsene Wenger's side at all, with a creditable record of three cup final wins in five appearances in the yellow and blue strip, giving Gunners fans room for optimism as they look to retain the FA Cup. Arsenal last wore yellow in the 1980 FA Cup final where they narrowly lost to London rivals West Ham United, but a year earlier donned the same colours as they got the better of Manchester United in a five-goal thriller at the home of English football. The Gunners also won the competition in 1950 and 1971 while wearing yellow, on both occasions seeing off Liverpool. Arsenal players celebrate after Charlie George scored his side's winner against Liverpool in 1971 . Arsenal skipper Joe Mercer is held up by his team-mates as they toast their victory over Liverpool in 1950 . Fabian Delph (middle) is mobbed by his Villa team-mates after he scored the winner against Liverpool . Interestingly though, despite Villa winning the pre-match coin toss, Arsenal will be classed as the home side for the final as this is decided purely alphabetically. The kick-off time for the clash - which will be shown on both BBC One and BT Sport 1 - has also been confirmed as 5.30pm on Saturday May 30, with both clubs receiving an equal allocation of 25,000 tickets. These tickets will be classified into four different pricing bands - £50, £70, £90 and £120. In addition to the 50,000 tickets split between the two clubs involved, approximately 20,000 tickets also will be distributed to volunteers throughout the football family which most notably includes counties, leagues, local clubs and charities. And 17,000 tickets will also be used by Club Wembley members, with the FA Cup final part of their membership package.

Arsenal face Aston Villa in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 30 . Tim Sherwood's side won the toss to decide which kit they'll wear . Villa chose their claret and blue home strip for the FA Cup showdown . Arsenal will play in their yellow and blue away kit . The Gunners have won three of the five finals played in the kit .

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England coach John Peacock has named his squad for next month's UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Bulgaria. The Young Lions are the defending champions, having beaten Holland on penalties in the final last year, and progressed to this edition with a 100 per cent record in qualifying. They have been placed in Group D alongside Holland, Italy and the Republic of Ireland this time around and will open their campaign against Italy in Burgas on May 7. Chelsea youngster Jay Dasilva (right) has been included in John Peacock Under-17 squad . Goalkeepers: Paul Woolston (Newcastle United), Will Huffer (Leeds United) Defenders: Danny Collinge (Stuttgart), Reece Oxford (West Ham United), Easah Suliman (Aston Villa), James Yates (Everton), Jay DaSilva (Chelsea), Tayo Edun (Fulham) Midfielders: Trent Arnold (Liverpool), Daniel Wright (Sunderland), Herbie Kane (Liverpool), Tom Davies (Everton), Marcus Edwards (Tottenham Hotspur), Nathan Holland (Everton), Chris Willock (Arsenal) Forwards: Layton Ndukwu (Leicester City), Stephy Mavididi (Arsenal), Ike Ugbo (Chelsea) The squad contains talented young players from a host of Premier League clubs including Jay Dasilva and Ike Ugbo of Chelsea and the Arsenal duo Chris Willock and Stephy Mavididi, who is called up for the first time. Liverpool pair Herbie Kane and Trent Arnold have earned a recall after missing the Elite Round of qualifiers last month, in which England beat Romania, Norway and Slovenia to reach the finals. Their other matches are against Holland on May 10 and Ireland on May 13. Arsenal's Chris Willock has been called up to the squad for the first time ahead of next month's tournament .

England are reigning champions having beaten Holland in last year's final . The Young Lions have been placed in Group D of the tournament . England will compete against Holland, Italy and the Republic of Ireland .

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The leader of France's far-right has been named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people alongside President Barack Obama, Pope Francis and Kanye West. National Front leader Marine Le Pen, 46, who took over from her father in 2011, says it shows that her party's brand of political change is getting attention on both sides of the Atlantic. In an interview before a dinner in honour of the Time 100 ion New York on Tuesday, the leader of the staunchly anti-immigration Front spoke of representing a 'great political force'. Anti-immigrant honoured: The leader of right-wing National Front, Marine Le Pen, 46, said being one of the Time 100, shows that her party's brand of political change is getting attention on both sides of the Atlantic . 'People are taking note of the political upheavals that are happening, a great political force that I represent tonight - and that tomorrow can perhaps change the face of decisions that are made not just in France, but perhaps in Europe,' Le Pen said. The recognition comes at an eventful time for Le Pen, who recently announced she would oppose her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, on his candidacy in France's regional elections in December. Earlier this month, Le Pen Snr, who founded National Front in 1972, infuriated his daughter with a series of racist and anti-Semitic remarks. The 86-year-old had repeated his claim that the Holocaust was ‘a detail of history’ and had also praised France’s wartime leader Marshal Petain, who collaborated with Hitler. This angered Marine, who said she would not back him in the elections and accused him of ‘political suicide’. Far-right views: Before The Time 100 gala in New York, the leader of the staunchly anti-immigration Front spoke of representing a 'great political force' in Europe . Family feud: Marine, who took over leadership of the party from her father Jean-Marie, 86, in 2011 recently accused him of 'political suicide' after he repeated his claim that the Holocaust was ‘a detail of history’ After this, Jean-Marie Le Pen told French publication Le Figaro that he was withdrawing his candidacy in the south-east Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region ‘even though I think I am the best candidate’. The former paratrooper said it was because the party was at risk of being ‘dangerously weakened’ over what he called a severe but unjustified crisis over his comments. Mr Le Pen, who remains the Front’s honorary president, said the best replacement candidate would be his grand-daughter Marion Marechal-Le Pen, 25, who confirmed shortly after that she would seek the party’s nomination. Marine Le Pen declined Tuesday to discuss what she thought would be an appropriate punishment but said the party 'can no longer be the hostage of views that are personal views and that certainly contradict the political action of the National Front.' Influential: Rapper Kanye West and his wife, reality TV star Kim Kardashian-West are both on the list . Proud: Mia Farrow and her son Ronan Farrow both attended the Time 100 Gala, in New York last night . Celebrated: Actors Bradley Cooper and Emma Watson are deep in conversation at the bash . Since taking over from her father in 2011, Le Pen has pushed to rid the party of its extreme right-wing past and recast it as a voter-friendly option for people frustrated with France's direction and traditional parties. As many as 90 National Front members hold some of France's more than 4,100 local council seats, and Marine Le Pen is a prospective 2017 presidential candidate. Both France's governing Socialists and conservative party, known as the UMP, have sounded alarm calls about what France's future would be under the National Front, which opposes immigration, the European Union and what it perceives as the 'Islamization' of France. Influential: Laverne Cox, Kim Kardashian West and Naomi Campbell attend TIME 100 Gala .

National Front-leader named as one of Time's 100 most influential . Marine Le Pen said it shows her 'brand of politics' is getting attention . Le Pen, 46, has tried to rid party of its extreme right-wing past .

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Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil seemed to be in a enjoying his home comforts after arriving back in London following the international break, posting a picture putting his feet up with his dog. The German star was in fine form as the World Cup winners beat Georgia 2-0 in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday, and is now setting his sights on the Premier League encounter with Liverpool at the weekend. And Ozil gave an insight into what he does in his downtime after taking a snap of him playing with his pet with the caption: 'Home Sweet Home'. Mesut Ozil posted a picture on Twitter relaxing with his dog on Wednesday after returning home to London . Ozil impressed on international duty as Germany beat Gerogia 2-0 in a Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday . The midfielder, who was signed for £42.5million from Real Madrid in 2013, missed Arsenal's last game against Newcastle through illness, but will be expected to start against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. Ozil was said to have been spotted in a Berlin nightclub after missing the Gunners' 2-1 win at St James' Park, though manager Arsene Wenger rubbished those claims. He has been doing the business on the pitch after returning from injury though, wracking up four assists and scoring three goals since January. And the former Schalke man says he is finally adjusting to English football, claiming he fits in 'perfectly'. 'There are a lot of what we call 'English weeks' in Germany - where you play twice, and there's no winter break either,' he said. 'It's demanding because you don't have many breaks to recover, but as a footballer it's great to have so many games and I'm the sort of player who prefers playing in many matches - that's why I fit perfectly here.' The playmaker has been in fine form since returning from injury for Arsenal this year .

Mesut Ozil starred as Germany beat Georgia 2-0 in Euro 2016 qualifier . Playmaker returns to London ahead of Arsenal's game against Liverpool . Ozil puts his feet up on sofa with his dog as he enjoys home comforts .

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Eight-year-old schoolboy Christopher Furniss-Roe, who hanged himself in a 'tragic accident' An eight-year-old schoolboy hanged himself in a 'tragic accident' after being sent to bed early for breaking his younger sister's beach bucket, an inquest heard. Christopher Furniss-Roe from Pontypool, South Wales, was found in his bedroom by his father just 15 minutes after the 'childish' argument with his younger sister. His father Jason desperately tried to save his son's life but he died the next day in hospital. A coroner ruled it was a tragic accident - saying the eight-year-old was probably looking for 'sympathy and forgiveness' after the row. The hearing was told Christopher was happy after being placed in a series of races at his school's sports day. But after coming home from school that afternoon, Christopher has a 'childish' row with his sister which culminated in her bucket being broken and her suffering a cut lip. Their father told his son to go to bed as a minor punishment, but after 15 minutes he found him hanging in his room. Mr Furniss-Roe cut his son down and performed first aid. But Christopher was taken to hospital and had his life support machine switched off the following day. Gwent coroner David Bowen said: 'Christopher had been naughty and as a result he had been sent to his room. 'It was far more probable that he was pretending to hang himself to get sympathy and forgiveness. 'But it all went tragically wrong. 'A heart-wrenching decision was made to turn that [life support] machine off the following day.' Dr Stephen Leadbeatter, a consultant pathologist at the University of Wales Hospital in Cardiff, concluded that the youngster had died as a result of hanging after a post-mortem. The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death. His father Jason desperately tried to save his son's life (pictured together) but he died the next day in hospital .

Christopher Furniss-Roe, 8, found hanged in his bedroom in South Wales . He had been sent to bed early for breaking younger sister's beach bucket . His father tried to save his life, but he died in hospital the following day . Coroner ruled it was a 'tragic accident' and recorded the cause as hanging . For confidential support on suicide matters in the UK, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here.

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Forget fancy sheets and down-filled duvets, the perfect pillow is the key to a good night’s sleep. On average, we rest our weary heads on our pillows for more than 2,500 hours — or the equivalent of more than 100 days and nights — per year, so it’s certainly worth getting the right one. And while once our choice was limited to feather or fibre, the shops are now stuffed with everything from water pillows to scented pillows, and even one which is wired for sound. But which is a pain in the neck and which is a dream come true? SUPER COOL . Buckwheat Hull Pillow, £22.99, livingiseasy.co.uk . In Tudor times, buckwheat pillows were so prized that grandmothers handed them down to their grandchildren. My children aren’t quite as easily pleased. When I showed them this thick, heavy pillow with an industrial-looking cotton cover, they weren’t impressed. This feels like a giant, heavy beanbag and looks like a prop from Wolf Hall. Billed as the ultimate eco-pillow, it’s filled with the tiny husks which protect the kernel of the buckwheat grain. In summer, you can chill it in the fridge for a few hours to keep you cool throughout the night. It also soothes stiff muscles — as the chill will reduce inflammation and help numb any pain. It doesn’t look impressive, but it shapes beautifully around my shoulders and neck. It makes a slight rustling as the tiny hulls shift, but I had a great night’s sleep. All I needed was Mark Rylance beside me, and my dream would have been complete. 4/5 . MARRIAGE SAVERS . Reversible Foam Pillow, £35, marksandspencer.com . I’ve had some spectacular rows over pillows. My husband, Ray, likes a firmer pillow, while I like a lovely soft one, but I hate buying different types as we inevitably get them mixed up and we both have a bad night. Can M&S solve the dilemma with this unique two-sided pillow? One side — made from a very firm memory foam — suits Ray perfectly, but is far too rigid for me. The other side, made from synthetic microfibre filling, is perfectly soft and squishy. At 6in thick, it’s a little higher than some we tried, but this clever pillow still gave me a good night’s sleep. We both woke up happy, and that’s good enough for me! 4/5 . A SMELLY SNOOZE . Silent Night Febreze Pillow, £9.99, argos.co.uk . I was hoping for the soft scent of lavender gently lulling me to sleep, but instead I got a rather sickly synthetic pong wafting up from the filling. Definitely more lavatory than lavender. The lightweight pillow made of polyester didn’t improve my sleep any more than any other ones I tried. Synthetic fillings are the most popular type of pillows in the UK, because they are cheap. But let’s face it, if I wanted the scent of Febreze at bedtime, I’d be better off spraying Ray as he lay beside me snoring. At 3.5in thick, it is soft but offers little support, and I woke feeling uncomfortable and grumpy. 1/5 . SO SOFT. . . AND CHEAP! Lidl Microfibre Pillows, £3.49, Lidl . Budget pillows tend to be thin, bounce-free and crackling with static electricity. So I was delighted to find these bargain-basement microfibre-filled pillows are generously stuffed and incredibly silky to touch. Because they are filled with bundles of ultra-fine synthetic fibre, the pillows are wonderfully soft. My 16-year-old daughter, Ruby, the fussiest sleeper since the princess and the pea, declared it the best pillow she had ever tried. A similar synthetic pillow from John Lewis would set me back £35, which makes this — at under a fiver — a total winner. Synthetic pillows have the shortest lifespan of all — from six months to two years before they flatten or fall out of shape — but at this price, who cares. This pillow is just under 4in thick, but flattens due to the synthetic filling, so if you prefer height you’ll need two. 5/5 . WHEEZE-FREE SLEEP . Sleepangel Memory Foam Filter Pillow, £59, sleepangelworld.com . More dust mites live in the bedroom than anywhere else in the house — and they make a beeline for warm bedding. This anti-allergy pillow contains a four-layer filter designed to block germs, bacteria, mould and allergens. The waterproof, wipe-clean cover is heat-sealed, with no seams or needle marks to let in germs. It sounds impressive, but to test the effectiveness I used a pillow for three months before sending it to an independent laboratory. Scientists took samples of the foam filling and confirmed it was completely free of any nasties. With a 13-year-old son who suffers from asthma — a condition often triggered by mould and dust mites — this was reassuring. It is 3.5in thick, with little give thanks to the memory foam filling. The price tag is hefty, but totally worth it for a wheeze-free son. I’ve passed this on to Charlie for an unbroken night of sleep. 4/5 . MUSIC TO MY EARS . Sound Asleep Pillow, £17.99 firebox.com . Since my three children became teenagers, the task of persuading them to go to bed at night has become my worst nightmare. Could this high-tech pillow — wired for sound as they plug in their iPods to the external lead which connects to a speaker hidden inside — work miracles? Certainly, it’s the only time I’ve ever seen them excited about going to bed, and I was stunned to see my son Archie jump in before I’d issued a single threat. But the sort of music I hear thumping out of his pillow minutes later isn’t exactly restful! Luckily, the pillow muffles the sound for the rest of us. The pillow is not very thick (at 3in deep) or supportive. A winner for anyone aged 13-19 and for parents who are desperate for peace and quiet! 3/5 . THE GOLDEN GOOSE . Hungarian Goose Down Pillow, £88 For Two, soakandsleep.com . Down pillows are the softest and most luxurious type available and often come with a price tag to match. These ones are made by a small family firm in Hungary. The filling is washed in thermal spring water — so there are no nasty chemicals involved. Each pillow is double-stitched for strength and edged with gold piping for luxury you’ve never seen outside a five-star hotel. No wonder these pillows have amassed their own online following — as well as demand from top hotels around the world. Feels like sleeping on a giant marshmallow — it really is a luxury treat. Just one sumptuous pillow, measuring 5in thick — was enough for a perfect night’s sleep. 5/5 . LIKE SLEEPING ON A SPACE HOPPER . Mediflow Waterbase Pillow, £39.99, amazon.co.uk . Water pillows are fast becoming a trend — to keep cool or help sore necks and shoulders. They contain a pouch that you fill with water by opening the rubber seal, and pouring your water in. This means you can actually choose the height of your own pillow, depending on how you sleep best. My first attempt at filling it goes wrong. I pour so much water inside that it feels like I’m sleeping on a Space Hopper. A thermal insulator keeps the water cool, while an anti-allergy cushion of polyester fibres surround the inner water chamber, making it look and feel like any other pillow. The first night didn’t go well, as my neck felt too high. But I simply let water out the next day, taking the pillow from 5in thick to 3in, and I slept like a baby. 3/5 . WOOLLY WONDER . Fogarty Wool Pillow, £24.99, dunelm-mill.com . Wool is nature’s best temperature regulator — staying cool in summer and warm in winter. But can a pillow stuffed with wiry wool instead of lovely bouncy feathers offer as much comfort? The answer is yes. As I sink into the warm pillow I feel instantly comforted. Wool naturally absorbs moisture and scientists say the average sleeper gives off nearly a pint of water vapour. If you suffer from menopausal night sweats, this can rise to well over that. Once absorbed, the moisture quickly evaporates from the porous wool cells, so what looks like a normal pillow is actually a natural air conditioning unit. at 3in thick, this pillow is thinner and has less give, but it supported my sore neck — strained as I walked the dog — well. I slept well and woke feeling cool and refreshed. 3/5 .

Does finding the perfect pillow really need to break the bank? Our Femail tester put a selection of the best pillows to ultimate sleep test . Lidl's £3.49 microfibre pillow performed just as well as luxury goose down!

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A school has allowed a pupil who suffers badly with nerves to take her pet Labrador into a GCSE exam to help keep her calm. Rebecca Rice, 16, had tried everything to calm her nerves but knew the only thing that made her feel comfortable was her 11-year-old dog Holly. After confiding in her teacher Lorette Esteve it was decided she could take Holly into the five-minute recorded French oral test. Rebecca Rice, 16, (right) told her French teacher Lorette Esteve (left) that she had struggled with her nerves ahead of her French GCSE oral exam. Ms Esteve advised her to bring her pet dog Holly (middle) to help . Ms Esteve, who is joint head of foreign modern languages at the school, said: 'Over the years, both pupils and teachers have worked hard to reduce the stress involved in the whole experience and tactics include bringing in drinks, lucky key rings and having a friend in the room. 'When Rebecca came to do her speaking exam, though, nothing seemed to work. 'She'd spent hours at home learning what to say, but when faced with the idea of having to sit through the exam she knew that she couldn't do it and I talked through with Rebecca what made her feel comfortable. 'So Rebecca's mum delivered 11-year-old Labrador Holly to school, and Rebecca spent her five minutes with Holly who sat reassuringly at her side - and it worked.' The teenager said: 'Having Holly with me really settled my nerves.' Ms Esteve said staff at Bodmin College in Cornwall have worked with pupils to help combat stress during the busy exam period, including bringing along drinks, a lucky key ring or a friend to sit in the room .

Rebecca Rice, 16, was allowed to take her pet dog into five-minute exam . She told her teacher she struggles to control her nerves ahead of the GCSE . Teacher Lorette Esteve advised she bring along 11-year-old dog Holly . School has various tactics help reduce stress including lucky key rings .

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For Stuart McCall, the memories of May 11, 1985 will never fade. As Bradford City celebrated promotion from the old English Third Division, a day of joy quickly became one of devastation as a fire ripped through the timber main stand at Valley Parade towards the end of the first half, claiming 56 helpless victims. Just 21 years of age, McCall returned to his car, only to find the door handle was burning hot because it had been parked so near to the blaze. Upon learning his father, Andy — one of a large group of McCall’s relatives at the game — had been badly burned and was missing, the young midfielder set off frantically through the streets of Bradford. The fire at Bradford City's Valley Parade claimed 56 victims and injured 265 on May 11, 1985 . The 30th anniversary is approaching since the tragic fire that killed 56 people at Bradford's ground in 1985 . Still wearing his boots and kit, he was finally reunited with his father in Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield. Those hours represented the worst of his life but given that other families lost loved ones that day, McCall has always declared himself and his father the fortunate ones. So how would the Rangers manager — who donated money from his 2002 testimonial to the Bradford burns unit that cared for his father and so many others — react to bombshell claims this week that mere bad luck had perhaps played no role in the disaster? A book written by Martin Fletcher, a Bradford fan who lost three generations of his family in the blaze, says the incident was just one of at least nine fires at businesses owned or associated with the club’s then chairman Stafford Heginbotham, in the previous 18 years, resulting in huge insurance claims. In his book Fifty-Six, published on Thursday, Fletcher believes the fire was not an accident and says he and his family are no longer willing to ‘live the myth’. Fire engulfs Valley Parade on a day nobody can ever forget as 56 were killed at the football stadium . A police officer uses his helmet to shield the heat from his face as he runs in front of the stand on fire . From McCall’s annual visits to the club’s memorial services, he knows Fletcher, who lost brother, Andrew (11) — the youngest victim of the tragedy — as well as his father John (34), uncle Peter (32) and grandfather Eddie (63). He also knows Heginbotham and attended the funeral of the ‘great chairman’ in 1995. To McCall, the verdict of inquiry judge Sir Oliver Popplewell, who declared the fire had probably been started by a stray match, cigarette or pipe tobacco slipping through gaps on the floor on to a build-up of litter, remains the most likely cause of the tragedy. ‘I get so caught up in this job managing Rangers that I don’t always see the news but someone told me the other day that the Bradford story had been on Sky,’ said McCall on Friday. ‘And then my missus mentioned it to me later that night when I got home. ‘I know the (Fletcher) family. I go to every memorial that I can and you meet the same people at these things. So I know the lad, who was very young at the time (of the disaster), has brought out this book. Then-Bradford chairman Stafford Heginbotham (left) with Mr Justice Popplewell in front of the burned stand . A 12-year-old Martin Fletcher is comforted by his mother Susan in 1985 after the Bradford Fire disaster . ‘But I also knew Stafford. He was a great chairman and, not for one second, do I believe it was deliberate. He has passed away now and I was at his funeral. ‘But I saw (Sir Oliver) Popplewell said the actual stand wasn’t even insured, so they didn’t get any money for it anyway. For me, that just blows the theory out of the water.’ McCall, who spent six years from 1982 to 1988 at Valley Parade, recalls one of his jobs in his early years was to clean the main stand. And he finds it hard to accept any foul play was behind the inferno. ‘I used to sweep that stand,’ he said. ‘There were little holes and as you swept up (bits of rubbish would fall down) but you never gave a thought to what was underneath. But, over the years, all this rubbish has built up and it needed one cigarette. It has gone down a gap and then tragedy has struck.’ Former Bradford player Stuart McCall does not believe the fire was anything other than an accident . On Saturday, McCall takes Rangers to Dumbarton where victory would leave the Ibrox side four points ahead with two games remaining. Should they win, Hibs, who play Falkirk in the Scottish Cup semi-final at lunchtime, would travel under pressure on Wednesday to face a Livingston side who are bottom of the table but enjoying a recent resurgence. And the Ibrox boss insists he is not overly concerned by statistics which show that Rangers have just one win in five on the road. ‘It’s all about the result at Dumbarton. It is a game we have to win, simple as that. It doesn’t matter how we do it. It is about the three points. McCall prepares his players for Saturday's Championship clash with Dunbarton . ‘I saw a stat that we have won only five games out of 15, which is true. But we have lost one in 12 and won four out of the last six. And one of those wins, at Hibs, was our best performance of the season away from home. So you can use stats in different ways.’ McCall also backed his captain Lee McCulloch, who has been the subject of criticism from Rangers fans in recent weeks. He was red-carded for elbowing Hearts striker Osman Sow and, on his return to the team after a two-match ban, Rangers dropped two points at Livvy. But McCall said: ‘Since I’ve been here, I would say the criticism has been unfair because he has not done a lot wrong. He is good in the dressing room and he is an important player for us.’

In 1985 the main stand of Bradford's Valley Parade caught fire, killing 56 . Inquiry found the fire had probably started via stray match or cigarette . McCall was playing that day and his father was badly burned in the blaze . Bradford fan Martin Fletcher claims the fire may not have been an accident . Fletcher's father, uncle, brother and grandfather lost their lives in the fire . Fletcher claims chairman Stafford Heginbotham may have been to blame . But McCall refutes those claims insisting it was just an accident .

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Didier Drogba was utterly exhausted and emotionally drained as he and John Terry held each other up through a post-match flash interview. It was as if these two warriors might collapse on camera if either of them moved, so they clung on and spoke happily if wearily after supplying the goals which fuelled this fight-back at Leicester. Drogba is into his 38th year and could be doing something a little more leisurely than leading the line through 90 minutes at the sharp end of the season. Centre-forward is a demanding role in any team, let alone one of Jose Mourinho’s. Ramires celebrates his stunning third goal by putting the ball under his shirt as he congratulated by Cesar Azpilicueta . Ramires (right) struck his effort with such power that he had both feet off the ground at one point . Ramires's goal flew in at an incredible speed of nearly 60 miles per hour - leaving Kasper Schmeichel in the Leicester goal no chance . John Terry turns and celebrates after making it 2-1 to Chelsea with a close-range finish that Schmeichel could not stop . Terry (right) flicks home from close range after a scramble in the Leicester box following a Chelsea corner . Didier Drogba (centre) was the star of the show for Chelsea - and he was leading his team-mates in celebrations at full time . LEICESTER (3-5-2): Schmeichel 6; Wasilewski 6.5, Huth 6 (De Laet 24, 7), Morgan 6.5; Albrighton 7, King 6 (James 18 min, 6), Drinkwater 6.5, Cambiasso 7, Konchesky 6; Ulloa 6, Vardy 7.5 (Mahrez 77). SUBS NOT USED: Schwarzer, Hammond, Wood, Kramaric. GOALS: Albrighton 45 . BOOKINGS: Konchesky, . MANAGER: Nigel Pearson 7 . CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Cech 7; Ivanovic 6, Cahill 7, Terry 6.5, Azpilicueta 6.5; Ramires 6.5, Matic 6; Willian 8 (Zouma 84), Fabregas 6 (Mikel 90), Hazard 7 (Cuadrado 88); Drogba 7. SUBS NOT USED: Courtois, Luis, Ake, Oscar. GOALS: Drogba 48, Terry 79, Ramires 83 . MANAGER: Jose Mourinho 6.5 . MAN OF THE MATCH: Willian . REFEREE: Mark Clattenburg 6 . ATTENDANCE: 32,021 . Despite being 38, Didier Drogba played a crucial part in Chelsea's win - and covered a lot of grass as shown by his heat map above. For more stats, figures and facts visit our brilliant match zone service. But he and Terry are not shaped that way and the pride burned through their yellow shirts as they led their team-mates to salute three thousand noisy Chelsea supporters in the corner of the King Power Stadium. They had trailed to a goal from Marc Albrighton after a slightly lethargic first-half display but came out inspired and soon levelled through Drogba, before Terry put the Londoners ahead, 12 minutes from time, and Ramires curled the third into the top corner. The strike by Ramires triggered an ironic chorus of 'Boring Boring Chelsea' from the visiting fans and they sang long into the night, aware that their team can be crowned champions on Sunday at Stamford Bridge if they beat Crystal Palace. Mourinho tried to play down the party vibe but they will come in expectation because this has the feel of a procession after breaking through an awkward sequence of games with only one fit centre-forward, who happened to be 37. Drogba (right) levels for Chelsea after beating Leicester City defender Ritchie De Laet (centre) to the ball . Drogba looks on as his effort from inside the box drifts in to the far corner past Leicester goalkeeper Schmeichel . Drogba (right) wheels away in celebration as his team-mates Eden Hazard (left) and WIllian (centre) congratulate him . Drogba is mobbed by his jubilant Chelsea team-mates after make it 1-1 just minutes into the second half . CHELSEA . Crystal Palace (home) - May 3 . Liverpool (home) - May 10 . West Brom (away) - May 18 . Sunderland (home) - May 24 . LEICESTER . Newcastle (Home) - May 2 . Southampton (Home) - May 9 . Sunderland (Away) - May 16 . QPR (Home) - May 24 . Drogba’s legs don’t cover quite the same ground at quite the same rate as they once did. He rarely gets clear of the back-line, it has been a long time since he screamed one into the top corner and his touch can be heavy. Until Wednesday night it had been a long time since he found the net. You have to go all the way back to Newcastle away in December, when he came on in a bid to rescue Chelsea from their first defeat of the campaign, and almost managed it. Drogba has an impossible-to-pin-down ability to influence the game and his desire glows as fiercely as ever. He energised Chelsea with the equaliser - just as he once did in Munich in the Champions League final. He missed chances and he might have scored more, but he never stopped showing for the ball or leading by example to those team-mates who have yet to cross this finish-line in a title race, as injured striker Diego Costa and Loic Remy looked on from the stands. Mourinho wanted all of his squad to travel and prepare together at St George’s Park as a show of solidarity as they closed in on the goal. This was where the head-tennis video was filmed which went viral on Wednesday. Six Chelsea players headed the ball back and forth across the dinner table until it reached John Obi Mikel, on the end, who nodded it into a bin. Judging by the celebrations which followed, Remy is not far from a return. Marc Albrighton calmly side-foots Leicester in to the lead after a slip from Cesar Azpilicueta, who tries to make an amends with a block . Albrighton (centre) manages to find the back of the net despite the efforts of Petr Cech (left) and Gary Cahill on the line . Albrighton (right) celebrates opening the scoring after an assist from Jamie Vardy (left) Leicester's players mob Albrighton after his goal puts them up in a vital game in their battle against relegation . Albrighton finished off a Leicester move which originally started in their own half - CLICK HERE for more stats from our brilliant match zone . Chelsea's players looked dejected after falling behind to Albrighton's goal just before the end of the second half . On Wednesday, it was over to the legends who have made the journey before to respond to the challenge set down by Nigel Pearson’s vibrant team, who offered more evidence, even in defeat, that they are capable of surviving the drop. Terry scored his seventh of the season, forcing the ball in from close range after Kasper Schmeichel had saved from Gary Cahill at a corner. And Petr Cech came in for Thibaut Courtois and played superbly, making a crucial save to thwart Paul Konchesky when the game was goalless. Courtois hurt his hip during Sunday’s draw at Arsenal and was on the bench. Cech came in for only his fifth Premier League game of the season, but buoyed by the knowledge he had not conceded in this competition for more than a year. Leicester started at a healthy tempo, seeking to use the electric pace of Jamie Vardy, only to see their rhythm disrupted to injuries which forced Andy King and Robert Huth off before the interval. Chelsea dominated from midway through the first half but that did not prevent Leicester from taking the lead on the break when Matty James released Vardy down the left. Vardy beat Terry to the ball and cut his cross low and deep. It might have been aimed at Leonardo Ulloa, but it bypassed the Argentine striker and Cesar Azpilicueta slipped as he tried to adjust his feet. Esteban Cambiasso seemed to be accused by Cheslea's players of stamping of Eden Hazard (on the floor left) Drogba (left) misses with a right-footed shot from inside the box in the first half as he is closed down by Leicester captain Wes Morgan . Marcin Wasilewski (right) dives to stop a low effort by Chelsea right back Azpilicueta (centre) Robert Huth went off after just 24 minutes - Leicester's second injury of the game after Andy James also went off earlier . Fabregas again played in a protective face mark to protect his broken nose - sustained in a collision with Charlie Adam earlier this month . Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho (right) and Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson have a talk in the tunnel before kick off . The upshot was a simple finish for Albrighton, arriving late with the ball set nicely and Cech’s goal hopelessly exposed. He had not scored for more than four years but he made no mistake, sliding it low into the net. The King Power erupted as home fans detected an improbably fifth win on the bounce and another year in this lofty company. But Drogba soon punctured those hopes when he reacted swiftly to beat substitute Ritchie de Laet to a low cross from Branislav Ivanovic and hooked it past Schmeichel. It was a different game from this point. Chelsea had re-emerged in a different mood. There was extra urgency about their game and they would go on to win by more than one goal for the first time since a 5-0 win against Swansea in mid-January. Drogba fired one chance over and another wide but Terry produced the second, just as it seemed Mourinho would have to settle for a point. It could have been many more but Ramires made it three. And it wasn’t boring at all.

Marc Albrighton opens the scoring for Leicester with neat finish in the area after a slip by Cesar Azpilicueta . Didier Drogba equalises for Chelsea just three minutes into the second half after an assist from Branislav Ivanovic . John Terry puts Chelsea ahead with a close-range finish with just 11 minutes left to play . Ramires seals the win for Chelsea with a stunning drilled effort from just outside the box . Chelsea can win the Premier League title with victory against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday .

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Argentina internationals from Manchester City and Manchester United looked delighted as they joined forces on Sunday night, enjoying a meal with their partners in the city centre. Stars such as Angel di Maria, Pablo Zabaleta and Marcos Rojo embraced as they dined at the popular San Carlo Italian Restaurant. The United players had just returned from a disappointing 1-0 defeat by Premier League leaders Chelsea on Saturday, while the City men were still on a high following a comfortable victory over West Ham. A host of Argentine stars including Angel di Maria (left) and Willy Caballero (right) dined out together at San Carlo restaurant on Sunday along with Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes . United's £60million record summer signing was joined by his wife Jorgelina Cardoso for the evening . Martin Demichelis (left) and his wife Evangelina Anderson greet City defender Pablo Zabaleta . Victor Valdes was also present as another Spanish-speaker, and is pictured greeting fellow No 2 goalkeeper Willy Cabellero outside the restaurant. The players are said to have dined for around four hours at San Carlo, finishing up at around midnight. Di Maria, joined by wife Jorgelina Cardoso, Valdes with Yolanda Cardona, and Rojo with partner Eugenia Lusardo made up the United presence. United's No 2 goalkeeper Victor Valdes was also in attendance along with his partner Yolanda Cardona . Red Devils defender Marcos Rojo leaves San Carlo restaurant with wife Eugenia Lusardo . Rojo was ruled out of United's weekend clash against Chelsea with a stomach injury, but seemed in fine spirits on Sunday night, laughing and joking with his supposed rivals. Caballero, Zabaleta and Martin Demichelis were the City players pictured, fresh from beating West Ham at the Etihad Stadium earlier in the day. Lucia Caballero, Christel Castano and Evangelina Anderson joined their respective partners for the meal, which seemed to turn into a mini Argentine invasion. Valdes embraces City goalkeeper Caballero as the group say their farewells outside the Italian restaurant . Valdes, who is yet to make a first team appearance for United, joined his City rivals for a meal . 30year-old defender Zabaleta leaves the popular nightspot with spouse Christel Castano (left) Former Real Madrid man Di Maria (right) made a cameo appearance during Chelsea's 1-0 victory on Saturday . United boss Louis van Gaal (right) gestures towards the referee during the Premier League clash . United's £60million record signing Di Maria had to settle for yet another cameo appearance on Saturday after entering the fray in place of Ashley Young after 70 minutes. Di Maria was unable to help his side find a goal, despite United dominating Chelsea for large parts of the Stamford Bridge clash. A low strike from Belgian star Eden Hazard was enough to hand Jose Mourinho's side a crucial three points as they look to close in on the Premier League title. Eden Hazard celebrates giving Chelsea a 1-0 lead in the 5.30pm kick-off at Stamford Bridge . Remaining fixtures . Aston Villa (home) - April 25 . Tottenham (away) - May 3 . QPR (home) - May 10 . Swansea (away) - May 17 . Southampton (home) - May 24 . Remaining fixtures . Everton (away) - April 26 . West Brom (home) - May 2 . Crystal Palace (away) - May 9 . Arsenal (home) - May 17 . Hull (away) - May 24 . The west London club managed to defeat United with just 29 per cent possession in a game which Van Gaal claimed had been his side's best performance this season. 'I am not frustrated. I am very proud of my team,' he told BBC Sport. 'We played our best match of the season but in football you can lose a match even when you are the better team.' Manuel Pellegrini's side, meanwhile, strolled to victory against West Ham thanks to goals an own goal from James Collins and Sergio Aguero's 20th Premier League strike of the season. Sergio Aguero slotted City into a two goal lead after a flowing counter attack against West Ham . The Argentine striker sprints away in celebration having fired in his 20th league goal of the season . The victory meant City closed the gap on rivals United to just one point as the Etihad side look to remain in the top four after their aspirations of retaining the Premier League title slipped away. Defeats in six of the previous eight games had left the champions' title defence in tatters and even put their top-four place in jeopardy. Pellegrini, whose position is also under heavy scrutiny, said after the game: 'It was important to be a consistent team and we played - especially for the first 65 minutes until the injury of David that was a distraction - as a consistent team. 'In other games we have played some minutes but today I think we played the whole game.'

Angel di Maria and Marcos Rojo dine out together in Manchester . Manchester City stars Martin Demichelis and Pablo Zabaleta also attend . United's Spanish goalkeeper Victor Valdes joined the Argentine contingent . Premier League stars enjoyed meal at Italian restaurant San Carlo .

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This is the man who was caught on surveillance cameras appeared to punch a three-year-old boy in the face at a supermarket. Justin Whittington, 23, was arrested on Friday in Bakersfield, California, and charged with child cruelty after the video of the alleged abuse surfaced online. But following interviews, his charge was changed from 'cruelty' to 'endangerment', and his bail dropped from $1 million to $20,000. On Saturday, Whittington posted bail. He will be released by Sunday morning, with a court date set for April 24. WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . Scroll down for video . Pictured: This is Justin Whittington, the man charged with punching a three-year-old boy in the face . The punch: Surveillance video shows a man chasing a toddler then hitting him in the face . The relationship between the toddler and Whittington has not yet been revealed by police but the owner of Vest Market Harry Dindral said the man was the boy's father and said that he's seen them in the store together before. The video posted to social media and shared thousands of times shows a boy running through Vest Market. The toddler is approached by a man believed to be his father who hits him in the face. The man then is then shown aggressively yanking up the toddler by his shirt. A pregnant woman, can be seen coming and taking the distraught boy away. The child appears to leave the store crying and covering his face. The police were notified of the video after it was leaked online. They asked the public for help identifying the man in the video who ruthlessly punched the small child. By midnight, the man who was caught on video punching the toddler, 23-year-old Justin Whittington, was in police custody. The Kern County Jail website showed Whittington remained behind bars on Friday with bail set at $1 million. 'That was horrible, man,' owner of Vest Market Harry Dindral told the Daily News. Horrifying: Video shows the injured boy crying on the floor, then the man who may his father, yanking him up off the ground by his shirt . 'The worst thing I've ever seen,' he said of the incident at his establishment. Dindral says he was in the back of the store when his employee ran to him and told him to watch the surveillance video to see if there was any proof of the violent assault. Dindral later gave the footage to cops who were able to track down the suspect. 'It was the right thing to do,' Dindral told the Daily News. 'You don’t hit a child like that.' Local Tattoo artist Chris Danaher who works near the market said he could never fathom acting violently towards a child. 'I would never imagine treating a child like that,' Danaher told ABC. 'His wife or girlfriend or whatever was clearly pregnant. She had no regard to it. She picked up her son and left the store,' he added. Danher said sadly the child is too young to truly understand what is going on. 'It's terrible. That kid is obviously too young to know what was going on. Honestly, couldn't be more than 3 years old, and I just couldn't imagine anyone doing that to me or me doing that to a child whatsoever,' said Danaher. The boy was later examined by medical personnel at his home and he did not require hospitalization. It is unknown whether or not he will be placed in new custody. A second video released on Friday shows Whittington allegedly picking up his son like a rag doll. The potential child abuse case is currently under investigation.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . Justin Whittington, 23, was taken into custody in California on Friday . Initially charged with child cruelty, it was dropped to 'endangerment' On Saturday, after his bail went from $1m to $20,000, he posted bond . Whittington was 'filmed hitting a toddler in the face so hard that he falls' He is believed to be the boy's father, will be in court on April 24 .

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Chances are you've been to Malaga. Well, the airport at any rate. Every year, millions of us pass through on the way to the beaches of the Costa del Sol or palaces of Granada. But, now, the southern Spanish port is having a moment. Thanks to a multi-million pound regeneration project, and several new galleries and museums, this once down-at-heel city has become one of Europe's hippest destinations. Incoming: The Centre Pompidou Malaga, a pop-up version of the Parisian institution, has opened to visitors . Along with a thriving cultural scene, there are good restaurants, great shopping and exciting nightlife. This week saw the opening of Centre Pompidou Malaga, the first of several popup versions of the famous Parisian gallery planned outside France. It is housed in a low-slung white building topped with a giant glass cube in the trendy harbour area. When I turn up, a large crowd is queuing to pay the £6.70 entrance fee to view 90 works by artists such as Miro, Magritte and Picasso on loan from the Pompidou in France, plus an exhibition exploring dance and choreography. There's a brilliant room of self-portraits, including a Francis Bacon and Frida Kahlo. Drawing a big huddle is Kader Attia's striking installation, Ghost — a mass of Muslim women in prayer, made from tin foil. Pompidou is the latest bold step in branding Malaga a 'City of Museums'. Across town, the first overseas branch of St Petersburg State Russian Museum has just opened in a refurbished tobacco factory. Take a good look: Gibralfaro Castle offers fine views of the city, with the Mediterranean as a wide backdrop . Next door is the Malaga Automobile Museum, an extraordinary celebration of cars, fashion and art. By 2016, a Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology will complete the set. Malaga's Picasso Museum opened in 2003 — a long-held dream of the artist, who was born in the city in 1881. The Automobile Museum in Malaga houses around 90 classic cars, plus displays of haute couture . Round the corner, you can peek into Santiago church where he was baptised. The Picasso Birthplace Museum in the house where he lived until he was ten, contains more paintings, ceramics, early photos, belongings and sketchbooks. What sets Malaga apart — for now, at least — is that all these galleries tend to be uncrowded, refreshingly small, and most in walking distance of each other. That means there's plenty of time to explore Andalusian cuisine. Get in the mood at the buzzing Atarazanas market, then try the terrace at El Pimpi, which overlooks the Roman amphitheatre. For unbeatable seafood, take the bus to the beach at Pedregalejo on the city's outskirts, where locals feast on freshly caught boquerones (anchovies, often deep fried), espetos (sardines, barbecued on sticks) and platters of enormous mussels, prawns and clams. For modern minimalism, head to the sleek gastrobars of the arty Soho district, such as KGB, where punky young things queue for tables. 'Seville just stays the same,' one girl tells me over fusion tapas and a beer. 'Malaga is moving on.' Green and pleasant: Malaga's botanical garden plays host to exotic plants from around the world . Near the Pompidou is the city's botanic gardens, rated as one of the best in Europe and bursting with palms, exotic plants and squawking birds. Also to see are the Moorish Alcazaba fortress and Gibralfaro castle, where you can enjoy fabulous panoramic views of the city. Visitor numbers are already soaring — with some people saying Malaga will be like Barcelona in ten years' time. I'm tempted to agree with them. British Airways (0844 4930787, www.ba.com) has daily flights from London to Malaga from £82 return. The four-star Hotel Guadalmedina (www.hotelguadalmedina.es) offers double rooms from €70, room only. More on the Pompidou Centre Malaga: www.centrepompidou.es .

Visitor numbers to the Spanish port are soaring and they are set to rise . Pop-up gallery, Centre Pompidou Malaga, opened this week, in a giant cube . A Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology will open to the public in 2016 .

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The baby boom generation is set to leave one last burden to its children and grandchildren – a wave of funeral debt. The cost of paying for rising numbers of deaths as the unprecedented numbers of post-World War Two babies come to the end of their lives may be too much for many families, a report said. It predicted that numbers of deaths in Britain, which have been falling for 40 years, will start to go up and increase by 20 per cent over the next two decades. At the same time the price of a funeral is rising fast, thanks to higher costs for cremation, rising undertakers’ bills as funeral firms are faced with bad debts, and the increasing fees demanded by churches. Deaths in Britain, which have been falling for 40 years, will start to go up and increase by 20 per cent over the next two decades, a report by a think tank has found (file photo) The report, prepared by an old age think tank, the International Longevity Centre-UK, and backed by insurance firm OneFamily, suggests that younger people who already feel financially hard pressed in comparison to their parents will still be under money pressure even after their deaths. Younger people are finding it increasingly difficult to afford homes or to start families, and in the long-term their pensions are much less secure than those of their parents, many of whom enjoyed the generous and fast-disappearing defined benefit pension system. The report from ILC-UK to be published next week said that death rates are set to go up following a long period in which medical advances, better diet, healthier lifestyles and the growing unpopularity of smoking, and the decline of dangerous heavy industrial jobs, have meant fewer people have been dying despite a rising population. ‘After decades of the number of deaths in the UK falling, 2015 will mark a tipping point where the historic trend starts to reverse,’ it said. ‘As the oldest of the baby boomer generation move through their later years, deaths are predicted to rise by 20 per cent.’ It added: ‘This will have significant implications for current forecasts of funeral costs and highlights a growing need for families to broach the delicate subject of end of life expenses.’ A 'simple' funeral with a cremation, a minister and an undertaker now costs £3, 590 . Baroness Sally Greengross of ILC-UK said: ‘More than half of UK households have less than £3,000 in savings and many will struggle to cover funeral costs. ‘We all need to talk more about dying and ensure we are prepared for the inevitable. State support for funerals is complex and inadequate and without reforms will contribute to more people falling victim to funeral debt.’ The report said that funeral costs have already risen by 80 per cent over the past 10 years and costs are set to go up further. A ‘simple’ funeral, with a cremation, a minister and an undertaker, now costs an average of £3,590, it found. However a family that wants to throw in a memorial stone, death notices, flowers, limousines, a wake and somewhere to hold it, is likely to be looking at spending almost £2,000 more. An average ‘full works’ funeral now costs £5,423, the report said. Costs are going up, it found, partly for technical reasons. Crematoria now need to cover costs for removing fillings from the teeth of the dead, for example, because they must remove mercury from the body before disposal. Funeral firms are under growing costs pressures, not least because some families cannot or will not pay their bills, and the fees for a Church of England vicar to conduct the funeral went up in 2013 from £102 to £160. More than one in five families do not have money left by the deceased to help with the cost of the funeral, the report said.

Number of deaths in Britain will increase by 20% over the next 20 years . Funeral firms are faced with bad debts and have increased their prices . A funeral with a cremation, minister and an undertaker now costs £3,590 . Younger people may be straddled with 'funeral debts' due to higher fees .

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(CNN) A Transportation Security Administration committee concluded that full screening of airport employees nationwide would not lower the overall risk to the public, according to a report released Monday. The report by the TSA's Aviation Security Advisory Committee said that full employee screening would not "appreciably increase the overall system-wide protection." Email your story ideas and tips to CNNtips@cnn.com. Full physical screening of employees also "is incapable of determining a person's motivations, attitudes and capabilities to cause harm, among other limitations." "No single measure can provide broad-spectrum protection against risks or adversaries," the report said. "Therefore, risk-based, multi-layered security offers the greatest ability to mitigate risks through the application of flexible and unpredictable measures to protect commercial aviation." The TSA and most airports could not afford 100% employee screening, the report said. Only two major airports in the U.S. -- Miami and Orlando -- require employees to be screened through metal detectors, a CNN investigation found earlier this year. As a result of the report, TSA Secretary Jeh Johnson announced immediate actions, including criminal background checks every two years for all airport aviation workers, screening of airline and airport employees traveling as passengers, reduction of access points to secure areas at all airports and increased random screening of aviation employees. Johnson requested the TSA study after a Delta Air Lines ramp worker and passenger at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were arrested in December for allegedly smuggling guns onto flights to New York. Since the incident, the airport has hired private security to check the bags of employees when they show up for work and has increased overall security. "Immediately following the incident in December 2014, TSA increased the random and unpredictable screening of aviation workers at various airport access points to mitigate potential security vulnerabilities," Johnson said in a statement. Sen. Charles Schumer called Johnson's announcement "a prompt response and a significant first step to closing the gaping loopholes in airport security, especially with regard to reducing access points and enhancing criminal background checks." Specifically, the TSA report said employee vetting should be strengthened by "updating the list of disqualifying criminal offenses, instituting continuous activity monitoring through the inclusion of additional Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and DHS data sources, and maintaining a national database of airport employees whose credentials have been revoked for cause." In addition, the TSA should expand the collection of domestic intelligence, which would include monitoring social media, and expand national reward programs to encourage employees to report security issues, the report said. "Although there is no perfect security system, the multiple layers -- which can be routinely enhanced or modified -- provide an effective means to secure passengers, employees and facilities," the report said. It also recommended increased surveillance of employees who work inside baggage rooms and cargo areas. CNN revealed this month that passengers filed 30,621 claims from 2010 to 2014 for valuables that were missing from luggage. The TSA report agreed with a 2008 Homeland Security study that found random screening was more cost-effective than mandatory airport employee screening. The committee that conducted the TSA study consisted of representatives from the TSA, airports, airlines, airline pilots, aviation security and law enforcement. Rep. John Katko, R-New York and chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security, said, "As threats to aviation security continue to evolve, it is critical that the Transportation Security Administration, as well as the airport community, are adequately prepared to mitigate insider threats. I look forward to having a meaningful dialogue with airport stakeholders and the TSA on what can be done, going forward, to improve employee vetting and screening for those with access to sensitive and sterile parts of airports." Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-New York, a ranking member of the Transportation Security Committee, said the report makes it clear that the "TSA must do more to neutralize the insider threat and prevent security breaches like we saw in December." "Screening every single employee may not be a cure-all solution, but every single employee should come to work every day with reason to expect that they'll face random screening and inspections," she said. Lauren Stover, security director at Miami International Airport, told CNN, "We support the findings of the committee and agree that there is no single solution in mitigating the insider threat, however we will continue our employee screening program as we believe that physical screening is a critical component to a layered security program." CNN's Curt Devine contributed to this report.

A new TSA report advises against full screening of airport workers . The report says such measures would not lower the overall risk to the public .

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A parody video that mocks American skiers and plays on stereotypes about US tourists has gone viral on the internet, but not all viewers are finding it amusing. The profanity-laced comedy sketch by 26 Minutes, a news satire programme broadcast by Radio Television Suisse, follows ‘Jeff Randl’, who travels to Switzerland to compete in Xtreme Verbier. With more than 300,000 views on YouTube since late March, some viewers said they were offended or didn’t find the humour in the show’s over-the-top depiction of Americans on the slopes in Switzerland. The comedy sketch follows 'Jeff Randl', who travels to 'Sweden' to compete in Xtreme Verbier . Jeff, portrayed by one of the French-language show’s presenters, is a blonde, mop-haired snowboarder who tells the camera he has travelled from Lake Forest, California to ‘Sweden’ to compete in the freeriding event. The Bible-toting and pot-smoking character plays on the usual stereotypes about US tourists – from being loud and inconsiderate to arrogant and less worldly. Scenes show Jeff smoking a ‘joint’ while travelling up the mountain on a gondola, saying ‘Excuse me, I’m American’ as he pushes his way past other skiers or snowboarders, and barrelling down the slopes without care or caution. At one point, Jeff tells the camera: ‘Sweden, I think that’s one of the 50 states of Europe or something. I don’t like it too much here, you don’t give a s*** what people are saying.’ Jeff (right) offends others by being loud, jumping queues and smoking marijuana on a gondola . He later takes offence to a rainbow-coloured gondola, saying: ‘Hey, this machine is gay. I don’t like it.’ The end of the video shows Jeff being buried in an ‘avalanche’ and pulling his Bible out of his jacket. When he is hauled out of the snow by a rescue team, he believes he is saved by God and shouts: ‘I’m American, and God bless America.’ The video has received mixed reviews on YouTube, although the majority of comments appear to be from those who found humour in the satire. The snowboarder takes offence to a rainbow-coloured gondola at the Swiss ski resort of Verbier . Of the negative reviews, one viewer wrote: ‘Kind of offended by this, definitely not entertained. Pretty poorly thought out satire.’ Another said: ‘Still trying to find the funny in this.’ Of those who found it funny, one viewer said: ‘I’m an American… and I freaking love this’. Another wrote: ‘Gotta love the Bible toting Californian surfer dude who snowboards… All it needed was for him to eat a Big Mac.’ Jeff holds his Bible after he was 'buried' in an avalanche and pulled from the snow by rescuers . Comedian Vincent Kucholl, who played the role of Jeff, told Swiss newspaper Le Matin that he has enjoyed seeing the response from Americans, and he rejected suggestions that the sketch was racist. He said: ‘It’s funny that they are reacting ... but we did nothing wrong. This was for people here, not in America.’ He told the newspaper that viewers' reactions suggests that Americans have less self-deprecating humour than the Swiss.

Comedy sketch mocked US skiers at the Swiss mountain resort of Verbier . It portrays a boorish, pot-smoking snowboarder named Jeff Randl . Plays on stereotypes that American tourists are rude and less worldly . Clip was produced for a news satire programme on a Swiss TV station . It has been viewed more than 300,000 times on YouTube .

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As well as moving Aston Villa up one place in the Premier League table on Tuesday night, Christian Benteke's hat-trick against QPR was also a triumph for the top-flight's Belgian contingent. The 24-year-old's treble accounted for the 46th, 47th and 48th goals scored by players from Belgium this season, making them the third most prolific nation in the division. Benteke's goals - which arrived in a memorable 3-3 draw at Villa Park - moved Belgium above France (46 goals) and within 19 of second-placed Spain (67 goals). Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke celebrates after scoring his third goal against QPR on Tuesday . Benteke's hat-trick earned Villa a point and moved Belgium into third place for Premier League goals this term . Eden Hazard has helped Belgium's cause with with 12 goals for Chelsea - including this penalty against Stoke . Belgium's total has been aided by the form of Chelsea's Eden Hazard, who has struck 12 times in the Premier League to help Jose Mourinho's men to the top of the table. Tottenham winger Nacer Chadli and Everton striker Romelu Lukaku - both of whom are international team-mates of Benteke and Hazard - have also chipped in with eight goals apiece, while Kevin Mirallas, Marouane Fellaini, Mousa Dembele and Toby Alderweireld have also been on target. Spain have the likes of Chelsea's Diego Costa (19 goals) and Manchester City playmaker David Silva (11 goals) to thank for their tally, although they still sit miles behind runaway leaders England. Diego Costa scores one of the 67 goals scored by players with Spanish nationality against Southampton . Manchester City midfielder David Silva has netted 11 top-flight goals so far this season . A total of 255 goals have been scored by 81 different English players during the current campaign, with Tottenham's latest hero Harry Kane (19) and QPR hitman Charlie Austin (17) leading the way. Three Lions captain Wayne Rooney and Under 21 star Saido Berahino have both netted 12 goals this season, with Liverpool trio Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling pitching in with six goals each. France sit fourth on the list, boosted by 14 goals from Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud and five each from Swansea's Bafetimbi Gomis and Chelsea striker Loic Remy. Harry Kane has contributed to England's tally of 255 goals this season with 19 strikes for Tottenham . QPR striker Charlie Austin netted the most recent goal scored by an Englishman against Villa on Tuesday . Olivier Giroud, pictured celebrating a goal against Liverpool, is the top-scoring Frenchman so far this season . Argentina complete the top five on 37 goals, the vast majority of which have arrived from Manchester City's main man Sergio Aguero (17 goals). Senegal (35 goals), Scotland (28) and Ivory Coast (22) come next on the list, with Holland (19), Brazil (18), the Republic of Ireland (18) and Chile (17) - helped by the goalscoring form of Alexis Sanchez - further down. Players from 46 countries have found the back of the net this season, with a total of 800 goals scored so far. England 255 . Spain 67 . Belgium 48 . France 46 . Argentina 37 . Senegal 35 . Scotland 28 . Ivory Coast 22 . Holland 19 . Brazil 18 . Republic of Ireland 18 . Chile 17 . Croatia 11 . Serbia 11 . Denmark 10 . Italy 10 . Nigeria 10 . Wales 9 . Austria 8 . Germany 8 . South Korea 7 . Iceland 5 . Montenegro 5 . Uruguay 5 . Bosnia 4 . Colombia 4 . Ecuador 4 . Cameroon 3 . Ghana 3 . Kenya 3 . Sweden 3 . Algeria 2 . Czech Republic 2 . New Zealand 2 . Egypt 2 . Norway 2 . Togo 2 . Benin 1 . Congo DR 1 . Jamaica 1 . Japan 1 . Poland 1 . Portugal 1 . Morocco 1 . Northern Ireland 1 . Slovakia 1 .

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke scored three against QPR on Tuesday . Players from Belgium have now netted 48 Premier League goals this term . English players have scored 255 goals - almost four times more than Spain . A total of nine nations have just a single top-flight goal this season . Players from 46 countries have scored a total of 800 goals during 2014-15 .

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A 14-year-old cheerleader has died after plunging 60 feet during a rappelling trip with her family over Easter weekend. Millie Elia, an eighth-grade student from Oak Mountain, Alabama, died following the accident at Mount Cheaha State Park around 4.40pm on Saturday. The teenager had been rappelling on Pulpit Rockpark with her family and a friend when she fell. The park refused to release any further details when contacted by DailyMail.com on Monday. Tragic: Millie Elia, an eighth-grade student from Alabama, died on Saturday after a rappelling accident . In Oak Mountain on Monday, her classmates and teachers mourned the teen, who was part of the Advanced Symphonic Band, the National Junior Honor Society and the Science Club. Students wore blue to class in memory of Millie, decorated her locker with notes and photographs, and paid tribute to her on social media. 'Such a beautiful girl,' a fellow cheerleader wrote on Twitter as she shared images of Millie. 'Such a sad loss. Please send lots of love and prayers to the Elia's. We love you, Millie.' She added that prayers needed to go out to Millie's best friend because she had also been at the scene of the accident. 'Wish you were gonna be out there cheering with us,' she added. 'We'll be cheering for you girl. You're awesome, Mill! Fly high!' Principal Larry Haynes called her a 'very involved and well-liked student', WVTM reported. He emailed parents last night to tell them about the tragedy. Scene: The teenager fell around 60 feet while rappelling in Mount Cheaha State Park, pictured . Family: She is pictured with her mother Angie, left and right. In the image, right, they were taking part in a fundraising walk for cancer care, and she wrote: 'I love you mom! stay strong!' Counselors from the school and surrounding schools were at Oak Mountain Middle School for students and teachers on Monday. 'The students are making cards and passing out ribbons that were made in Millie's honor yesterday by a group of students and parents who gathered at Veterans Park,' Haynes said. Outside of school, she was an active member of Meadowbrook Baptist Youth Group and shared snaps of her laughing and posing with friends to her Instagram page. In one photo from six months ago, she posed with her mother, Angie Elia, a pediatric nurse practitioner, as they took part in a fundraising walk for cancer care. 'I love you mom!' she wrote in the caption. 'Stay strong!'

Millie Elia plunged to the ground while rappelling with her family in Mount Cheaha State Park on Saturday afternoon .

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