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Men who crave the benefits of . yoga but recoil at sharing the experience with a room full of . women are turning to Broga, a rugged take on the 3,000-year-old . practice of movement and breath. Broga celebrates the physical over the spiritual, and . strength over flexibility. Experts say it sets men free to flex . tight hamstrings without hearing invocations to Hindu deities or . feeling inept next to a woman twisted like a pretzel. Scroll down for video . Yoga for men: From downward dog to warrior pose, Broga is becoming increasingly popular thanks to its ‘rugged’ approach to traditional yoga workouts . Making a point: Traditionally seen as an exercise regime for women, yoga is changing and now has a more universal appeal . 'I consider myself an athletic guy, but have never been . flexible and didn't like the thought of embarrassing myself in . front of a group of women,' said financial analyst and Broga enthusiast Eric Wright, . 22, from San Jose, California. Founder: Robert Sidoti (pictured) is the creator and co-Founder of Broga . Eric and his male colleagues use the video streaming . service Grokker, which is aimed at broadcasting fitness, food and yoga classes directly to your home or office, to partake in their weekly yoga sessions. 'On Wednesdays we have a standing Broga appointment and . anywhere from five to eight others will join me,' he said. Grokker founder and CEO Lorna Borenstein said more men . are adding yoga to their exercise routines as a cross-training . tool for flexibility and improving recovery time. Even if they spend most of their time focusing on more high intensity gym training, men are now using yoga as a useful warm-up method. 'Men are a little late to the party,' she said. 'But we're . seeing more men in the workplace who find time to do yoga . together a few times a week.' Yoga instructor Robert Sidoti, based in Martha's Vineyard, . Massachusetts, is the creator and co-founder of the trademarked . Broga Yoga, which so far has trained some 200 Broga instructors . in at least 22 states. Sidoti taught his first Broga class in 2009. Proof: More gyms are holding classes focused at enabling men to practice the gentle work-out as it becomes more and more fashionable . Workout: Every athlete needs to incorporate elements of stretching and lengthening into their programme, says Broga's founder . Popular: More gyms are devoting resources and dedicated studio space to Broga programs . 'A lot of guys were saying 'I can't touch my knees, let alone my toes. I would never go to a mostly women class and do things I'm no good at,' said Sidoti, whose sequences are designed with men's bodies in mind. 'We rarely go into poses that require deep forward bending, . twisting and binding,' he said, adding that a High Intensity Interval . Training (HIIT) sequence is included in his standard workout. Broga talk is also anatomically driven, rather than focusing on the mind and the soul like many traditional yoga classes do. 'It's not so much about feeling your heart center as feeling . the stretch across your chest,' Sidoti explained. Flexible: Experts say that Broga can help athletes recover from injuries and boost their range of motion . Strength training: Fitness experts say that certain sequences and asanas are great for warm-ups and cool downs before training . Beneficial: Experts say that Broga helps with increased mobility and, as a result, helps men lift heavier weights and boost their work-outs . Jessica Matthews, senior adviser for health and fitness . education at the American Council on Exercise, said most men . tend to view yoga as a workout rather than a spiritual practice. 'They celebrate the physical,' said Matthews, who is also a . yoga teacher. Wright said Broga has improved his hamstring flexibility. 'Four months ago I couldn't touch my toes and today I can . almost reach my palms to the ground,' he said. | Broga Yoga targets its classes specifically at men with more ‘rugged’ workout .
The company trademarked the catchy term in 2009 and its popularity quickly spread .
The training and licensing of instructors began in 2012 .
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Even if they spend most of their time focusing on more high intensity gym training, men are now using yoga as a useful warm-up method. 'But we're . together a few times a week.' Massachusetts, is the creator and co-founder of the trademarked . in at least 22 states. Proof: More gyms are holding classes focused at enabling men to practice the gentle work-out as it becomes more and more fashionable . Popular: More gyms are devoting resources and dedicated studio space to Broga programs . I would never go to a mostly women class and do things I'm no good at,' said Sidoti, whose sequences are designed with men's bodies in mind. twisting and binding,' he said, adding that a High Intensity Interval . Broga talk is also anatomically driven, rather than focusing on the mind and the soul like many traditional yoga classes do. the stretch across your chest,' Sidoti explained. Strength training: Fitness experts say that certain sequences and asanas are great for warm-ups and cool downs before training . Jessica Matthews, senior adviser for health and fitness . tend to view yoga as a workout rather than a spiritual practice. Wright said Broga has improved his hamstring flexibility. almost reach my palms to the ground,' he said. | education at the American Council on Exercise, said most men . women are turning to Broga, a rugged take on the 3,000-year-old . front of a group of women,' said financial analyst and Broga enthusiast Eric Wright, . Proof: More gyms are holding classes focused at enabling men to practice the gentle work-out as it becomes more and more fashionable . feeling inept next to a woman twisted like a pretzel. Founder: Robert Sidoti (pictured) is the creator and co-Founder of Broga . Eric and his male colleagues use the video streaming . Sidoti taught his first Broga class in 2009. twisting and binding,' he said, adding that a High Intensity Interval . 'I consider myself an athletic guy, but have never been . Experts say it sets men free to flex . 'Men are a little late to the party,' she said. anywhere from five to eight others will join me,' he said. 'On Wednesdays we have a standing Broga appointment and . in at least 22 states. | Men who crave the benefits of . yoga but recoil at sharing the experience with a room full of . women are turning to Broga, a rugged take on the 3,000-year-old . practice of movement and breath. Broga celebrates the physical over the spiritual, and . strength over flexibility. Experts say it sets men free to flex . tight hamstrings without hearing invocations to Hindu deities or . feeling inept next to a woman twisted like a pretzel. Scroll down for video . tool for flexibility and improving recovery time. Even if they spend most of their time focusing on more high intensity gym training, men are now using yoga as a useful warm-up method. 'Men are a little late to the party,' she said. 'But we're . seeing more men in the workplace who find time to do yoga . together a few times a week.' Yoga instructor Robert Sidoti, based in Martha's Vineyard, . Massachusetts, is the creator and co-founder of the trademarked . Broga Yoga, which so far has trained some 200 Broga instructors . Strength training: Fitness experts say that certain sequences and asanas are great for warm-ups and cool downs before training . Beneficial: Experts say that Broga helps with increased mobility and, as a result, helps men lift heavier weights and boost their work-outs . Jessica Matthews, senior adviser for health and fitness . education at the American Council on Exercise, said most men . tend to view yoga as a workout rather than a spiritual practice. 'They celebrate the physical,' said Matthews, who is also a . yoga teacher. Wright said Broga has improved his hamstring flexibility. 'Four months ago I couldn't touch my toes and today I can . almost reach my palms to the ground,' he said. | Men who crave the benefits of . yoga but recoil at sharing the experience with a room full of . women are turning to Broga, a rugged take on the 3,000-year-old . practice of movement and breath. Broga celebrates the physical over the spiritual, and . strength over flexibility. Experts say it sets men free to flex . tight hamstrings without hearing invocations to Hindu deities or . feeling inept next to a woman twisted like a pretzel. Scroll down for video . Yoga for men: From downward dog to warrior pose, Broga is becoming increasingly popular thanks to its ‘rugged’ approach to traditional yoga workouts . Making a point: Traditionally seen as an exercise regime for women, yoga is changing and now has a more universal appeal . 'I consider myself an athletic guy, but have never been . flexible and didn't like the thought of embarrassing myself in . Grokker founder and CEO Lorna Borenstein said more men . are adding yoga to their exercise routines as a cross-training . tool for flexibility and improving recovery time. Even if they spend most of their time focusing on more high intensity gym training, men are now using yoga as a useful warm-up method. 'Men are a little late to the party,' she said. 'But we're . seeing more men in the workplace who find time to do yoga . together a few times a week.' Yoga instructor Robert Sidoti, based in Martha's Vineyard, . Massachusetts, is the creator and co-founder of the trademarked . Broga Yoga, which so far has trained some 200 Broga instructors . in at least 22 states. Sidoti taught his first Broga class in 2009. Broga talk is also anatomically driven, rather than focusing on the mind and the soul like many traditional yoga classes do. 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Mark Lawson, 44, (pictured) was spared jail today after stabbing a colleague with a steak knife in a bizarre argument about onion rings . A pub diner who stabbed a work colleague in the leg with a steak knife in a row over his onion rings was spared jail today. Builder Mark Lawson, 44, was in The Diamond Tap public house in Newbury, Berkshire for his Christmas party when he agreed that his co-worker Simon Myers could take some chips from his plate. However, when Mr Myers started eating an onion ring, Lawson was angered, shouted at his victim and drove the knife into his thigh. Simon Blackford, for the prosecution, told Reading Crown Court that Lawson had been drinking with his colleagues at the festive party when he ordered a burger, chips and onion rings. He said: 'The defendant ordered a burger and chips and onion rings and some of his colleagues, including Mr Myers, took an onion ring and that gave rise to a somewhat explosive reaction. 'The defendant said "don't you come between me and my onion rings" and there was clearly some talk about that.' However, one of two colleagues, including Mr Myers then joked about taking more of his onion rings. At that point, Lawson 'reacted in a very loud way' to what was happening and stabbed Mr Myers with the steak knife he was clutching. The knife tore into Mr Myers's leg, causing a bloody wound nearly two inches deep, in front of the pub full of horrified onlookers on December 19 last year. Speaking for the defence, John Simmons said that Lawson had been battling a drinking problem and even visited Alcohol Anonymous for a short while to steer clear of the booze. Mr Simmons said Lawson, who lives in Thatcham in Berkshire, had been clean for six months and his decision to drink was a 'one-off' that he deeply regretted. 'This is an incident that started out as a joke but didn't end up that way', he added. 'Before this Christmas party he was almost minded not to attend and now of course regrets the fact he did. 'He hasn't drunk from that day to this.' Lawson 'reacted in a very loud way' when colleagues, including Mr Myers, stole his onion rings from his plate . Lawson took offence to his work colleagues attempting to steal his onion rings . The court heard Lawson was an exemplary employee who worked six days a week at a construction site at Newbury Racecourse. 'He comes across as an extremely affable, very likeable man,' said Mr Simmons. 'He is clearly a very hard working man and cannot believe how much trouble he has got himself into. He realises he is someone who just cannot drink.' Appealing for a suspended jail sentence, Mr Simmons told the court Lawson had apologised to Mr Myers and the two had been very mature about the unsavoury episode. Recorder Patrick Hamlin accused Lawson of putting his steady job and working life in jeopardy by drinking too much and carrying out the 'bizarre' attack. 'You were in trouble with the police and the courts quite a lot when you were younger but for the last 20 years you have stayed well clear of trouble,' he said. 'You have kept a steady job, you are working long hours usually six days a week. You put that all in jeopardy when at a Christmas function last year you drank too much. 'You lost your temper with a fellow employee over a bizarre issue - the stealing or a joke about stealing the onion rings from your plate. You were incensed by that conduct and you stabbed your fellow employee in the leg.' At a Christmas party last year at the Diamond Tap Wetherspoons in Newbury, Berkshire (pictured), Lawson stabbed his colleague Mr Myers with a steak knife following a row over his onion rings . However Recorder Hamlin spared him jail and sentenced him to a six-month prison sentence suspended for a year as well as a 12-month curfew. 'I am not regarding this as a case, that happens unhappily so often, when someone goes out armed and for a fight,' he added. 'This is a case where you had a knife in your hand simply to eat your meal. It is an unusual case. You acted out of character.' He also ordered Lawson to pay £250 in compensation to Mr Myers and £350 towards prosecution costs. Lawson had admitted one count of unlawful wounding, but denied wounding with intent. Recorder Patrick Hamlin told Reading Crown Court (pictured) that Lawson put his job in jeopardy when he 'drank too much' at a Christmas function in December last year . | Simon Myers had asked Mark Lawson if he could have some of his chips .
Lawson agreed, but reacted angrily when Mr Myers took onion ring instead .
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"A pub diner who stabbed a work colleague in the leg with a steak knife in a row over his onion rings was spared jail today.",
"Builder Mark Lawson, 44, was in The Diamond Tap public house in Newbury, Berkshire for his Christmas party when he agreed that his co-worker Simon Myers could take some chips from his plate.",
"However, when Mr Myers started eating an onion ring, Lawson was angered, shouted at his victim and drove the knife into his thigh.",
"Simon Blackford, for the prosecution, told Reading Crown Court that Lawson had been drinking with his colleagues at the festive party when he ordered a burger, chips and onion rings.",
"He said: 'The defendant ordered a burger and chips and onion rings and some of his colleagues, including Mr Myers, took an onion ring and that gave rise to a somewhat explosive reaction.",
"'The defendant said \"don't you come between me and my onion rings\" and there was clearly some talk about that.'",
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"The knife tore into Mr Myers's leg, causing a bloody wound nearly two inches deep, in front of the pub full of horrified onlookers on December 19 last year.",
"Speaking for the defence, John Simmons said that Lawson had been battling a drinking problem and even visited Alcohol Anonymous for a short while to steer clear of the booze.",
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"'This is an incident that started out as a joke but didn't end up that way', he added.",
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"'He hasn't drunk from that day to this.'",
"Lawson 'reacted in a very loud way' when colleagues, including Mr Myers, stole his onion rings from his plate .",
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"'He comes across as an extremely affable, very likeable man,' said Mr Simmons.",
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"However Recorder Hamlin spared him jail and sentenced him to a six-month prison sentence suspended for a year as well as a 12-month curfew.",
"'I am not regarding this as a case, that happens unhappily so often, when someone goes out armed and for a fight,' he added.",
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"He also ordered Lawson to pay £250 in compensation to Mr Myers and £350 towards prosecution costs.",
"Lawson had admitted one count of unlawful wounding, but denied wounding with intent.",
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'This is an incident that started out as a joke but didn't end up that way', he added. 'He hasn't drunk from that day to this.' Lawson took offence to his work colleagues attempting to steal his onion rings . 'He comes across as an extremely affable, very likeable man,' said Mr Simmons. He realises he is someone who just cannot drink.' Recorder Patrick Hamlin accused Lawson of putting his steady job and working life in jeopardy by drinking too much and carrying out the 'bizarre' attack. 'You have kept a steady job, you are working long hours usually six days a week. 'You lost your temper with a fellow employee over a bizarre issue - the stealing or a joke about stealing the onion rings from your plate. At a Christmas party last year at the Diamond Tap Wetherspoons in Newbury, Berkshire (pictured), Lawson stabbed his colleague Mr Myers with a steak knife following a row over his onion rings . 'I am not regarding this as a case, that happens unhappily so often, when someone goes out armed and for a fight,' he added. It is an unusual case. He also ordered Lawson to pay £250 in compensation to Mr Myers and £350 towards prosecution costs. Recorder Patrick Hamlin told Reading Crown Court (pictured) that Lawson put his job in jeopardy when he 'drank too much' at a Christmas function in December last year . | 'He comes across as an extremely affable, very likeable man,' said Mr Simmons. The court heard Lawson was an exemplary employee who worked six days a week at a construction site at Newbury Racecourse. Lawson 'reacted in a very loud way' when colleagues, including Mr Myers, stole his onion rings from his plate . At a Christmas party last year at the Diamond Tap Wetherspoons in Newbury, Berkshire (pictured), Lawson stabbed his colleague Mr Myers with a steak knife following a row over his onion rings . 'He hasn't drunk from that day to this.' However, one of two colleagues, including Mr Myers then joked about taking more of his onion rings. It is an unusual case. 'This is a case where you had a knife in your hand simply to eat your meal. 'You lost your temper with a fellow employee over a bizarre issue - the stealing or a joke about stealing the onion rings from your plate. At that point, Lawson 'reacted in a very loud way' to what was happening and stabbed Mr Myers with the steak knife he was clutching. Recorder Patrick Hamlin told Reading Crown Court (pictured) that Lawson put his job in jeopardy when he 'drank too much' at a Christmas function in December last year . You were incensed by that conduct and you stabbed your fellow employee in the leg.' Recorder Patrick Hamlin accused Lawson of putting his steady job and working life in jeopardy by drinking too much and carrying out the 'bizarre' attack. He also ordered Lawson to pay £250 in compensation to Mr Myers and £350 towards prosecution costs. However Recorder Hamlin spared him jail and sentenced him to a six-month prison sentence suspended for a year as well as a 12-month curfew. | Mark Lawson, 44, (pictured) was spared jail today after stabbing a colleague with a steak knife in a bizarre argument about onion rings . A pub diner who stabbed a work colleague in the leg with a steak knife in a row over his onion rings was spared jail today. Builder Mark Lawson, 44, was in The Diamond Tap public house in Newbury, Berkshire for his Christmas party when he agreed that his co-worker Simon Myers could take some chips from his plate. However, when Mr Myers started eating an onion ring, Lawson was angered, shouted at his victim and drove the knife into his thigh. Simon Blackford, for the prosecution, told Reading Crown Court that Lawson had been drinking with his colleagues at the festive party when he ordered a burger, chips and onion rings. He said: 'The defendant ordered a burger and chips and onion rings and some of his colleagues, including Mr Myers, took an onion ring and that gave rise to a somewhat explosive reaction. 'The defendant said "don't you come between me and my onion rings" and there was clearly some talk about that.' Lawson 'reacted in a very loud way' when colleagues, including Mr Myers, stole his onion rings from his plate . Lawson took offence to his work colleagues attempting to steal his onion rings . The court heard Lawson was an exemplary employee who worked six days a week at a construction site at Newbury Racecourse. 'He comes across as an extremely affable, very likeable man,' said Mr Simmons. 'He is clearly a very hard working man and cannot believe how much trouble he has got himself into. He realises he is someone who just cannot drink.' Appealing for a suspended jail sentence, Mr Simmons told the court Lawson had apologised to Mr Myers and the two had been very mature about the unsavoury episode. 'This is a case where you had a knife in your hand simply to eat your meal. It is an unusual case. You acted out of character.' He also ordered Lawson to pay £250 in compensation to Mr Myers and £350 towards prosecution costs. Lawson had admitted one count of unlawful wounding, but denied wounding with intent. Recorder Patrick Hamlin told Reading Crown Court (pictured) that Lawson put his job in jeopardy when he 'drank too much' at a Christmas function in December last year . | Mark Lawson, 44, (pictured) was spared jail today after stabbing a colleague with a steak knife in a bizarre argument about onion rings . A pub diner who stabbed a work colleague in the leg with a steak knife in a row over his onion rings was spared jail today. Builder Mark Lawson, 44, was in The Diamond Tap public house in Newbury, Berkshire for his Christmas party when he agreed that his co-worker Simon Myers could take some chips from his plate. However, when Mr Myers started eating an onion ring, Lawson was angered, shouted at his victim and drove the knife into his thigh. Simon Blackford, for the prosecution, told Reading Crown Court that Lawson had been drinking with his colleagues at the festive party when he ordered a burger, chips and onion rings. He said: 'The defendant ordered a burger and chips and onion rings and some of his colleagues, including Mr Myers, took an onion ring and that gave rise to a somewhat explosive reaction. 'The defendant said "don't you come between me and my onion rings" and there was clearly some talk about that.' However, one of two colleagues, including Mr Myers then joked about taking more of his onion rings. At that point, Lawson 'reacted in a very loud way' to what was happening and stabbed Mr Myers with the steak knife he was clutching. The knife tore into Mr Myers's leg, causing a bloody wound nearly two inches deep, in front of the pub full of horrified onlookers on December 19 last year. 'He hasn't drunk from that day to this.' Lawson 'reacted in a very loud way' when colleagues, including Mr Myers, stole his onion rings from his plate . Lawson took offence to his work colleagues attempting to steal his onion rings . The court heard Lawson was an exemplary employee who worked six days a week at a construction site at Newbury Racecourse. 'He comes across as an extremely affable, very likeable man,' said Mr Simmons. 'He is clearly a very hard working man and cannot believe how much trouble he has got himself into. He realises he is someone who just cannot drink.' Appealing for a suspended jail sentence, Mr Simmons told the court Lawson had apologised to Mr Myers and the two had been very mature about the unsavoury episode. Recorder Patrick Hamlin accused Lawson of putting his steady job and working life in jeopardy by drinking too much and carrying out the 'bizarre' attack. At a Christmas party last year at the Diamond Tap Wetherspoons in Newbury, Berkshire (pictured), Lawson stabbed his colleague Mr Myers with a steak knife following a row over his onion rings . However Recorder Hamlin spared him jail and sentenced him to a six-month prison sentence suspended for a year as well as a 12-month curfew. 'I am not regarding this as a case, that happens unhappily so often, when someone goes out armed and for a fight,' he added. 'This is a case where you had a knife in your hand simply to eat your meal. It is an unusual case. You acted out of character.' He also ordered Lawson to pay £250 in compensation to Mr Myers and £350 towards prosecution costs. Lawson had admitted one count of unlawful wounding, but denied wounding with intent. Recorder Patrick Hamlin told Reading Crown Court (pictured) that Lawson put his job in jeopardy when he 'drank too much' at a Christmas function in December last year . | Mark Lawson, 44, (pictured) was spared jail today after stabbing a colleague with a steak knife in a bizarre argument about onion rings . A pub diner who stabbed a work colleague in the leg with a steak knife in a row over his onion rings was spared jail today. Builder Mark Lawson, 44, was in The Diamond Tap public house in Newbury, Berkshire for his Christmas party when he agreed that his co-worker Simon Myers could take some chips from his plate. However, when Mr Myers started eating an onion ring, Lawson was angered, shouted at his victim and drove the knife into his thigh. The court heard Lawson was an exemplary employee who worked six days a week at a construction site at Newbury Racecourse. 'He comes across as an extremely affable, very likeable man,' said Mr Simmons. 'He is clearly a very hard working man and cannot believe how much trouble he has got himself into. He also ordered Lawson to pay £250 in compensation to Mr Myers and £350 towards prosecution costs. Lawson had admitted one count of unlawful wounding, but denied wounding with intent. Recorder Patrick Hamlin told Reading Crown Court (pictured) that Lawson put his job in jeopardy when he 'drank too much' at a Christmas function in December last year . |
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing his friend's nine-year-old brother to death in a Northern California town. Jordan was stabbed in the neck and declared dead after his family drove him to Brentwood's John Muir Hospital. Deputies put out an alert for Schultz after they said he got away in a truck outside the home. William Schultz (left) was arrested Sunday afternoon, hours after Jordan Almgren (right) was stabbed to death in his home in Discovery Bay . Schultz was arrested at a hospital in Antioch at 3pm. Contra Costa County sheriff's spokesman Jimmy Lee said a nurse who saw media coverage of the case recognized the wanted suspect. Officials didn't say what Schultz was being treated for and the motive for the stabbing remains under investigation. The day before the stabbing, deputies had also been called to the home (right) on Saturday on a request for a psychological evaluation of Schultz . Deputies were told on the police radio that the victim had been stabbed in the neck, reports the San Francisco Gate. The day before the stabbing, deputies had also been called to the home on a request for a psychological evaluation of Schultz. Neighbors say five children lived there and it is believed Schultz may have been friends with one of the older siblings, reports ABC7. Contra Costa County Sheriff's Lt. Ken Westermann said that the attack wasn't accidental . The Contra Costa Times reports the stabbing occurred mere yards from the school the younger boy attended. Contra Costa County Sheriff's Lt. Ken Westermann said that the attack wasn't accidental. 'This wasn't a random act. This wasn't some sort of stranger that came into the home and murdered a child. This was a family friend,' he told the San Francisco Chronicle. 'This little guy was the most energetic on the team,' said Almgren's Little League coach Mike De Lambert told KCRA. 'Great smile. And he was infectious, in a positive way, to everybody that he came in contact with.' Discovery Bay is a waterfront community along the banks of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. | William Schultz was arrested Sunday afternoon, hours after Jordan Almgren was stabbed to death in his home in Discovery Bay .
Deputies put out an alert for Schultz after they said he got away in someone's truck .
The motive for the stabbing remains under investigation .
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Discovery Bay is a waterfront community along the banks of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. | The day before the stabbing, deputies had also been called to the home on a request for a psychological evaluation of Schultz. Discovery Bay is a waterfront community along the banks of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. 'This little guy was the most energetic on the team,' said Almgren's Little League coach Mike De Lambert told KCRA. Jordan was stabbed in the neck and declared dead after his family drove him to Brentwood's John Muir Hospital. 'This wasn't a random act. This wasn't some sort of stranger that came into the home and murdered a child. Schultz was arrested at a hospital in Antioch at 3pm. William Schultz (left) was arrested Sunday afternoon, hours after Jordan Almgren (right) was stabbed to death in his home in Discovery Bay . Neighbors say five children lived there and it is believed Schultz may have been friends with one of the older siblings, reports ABC7. Contra Costa County sheriff's spokesman Jimmy Lee said a nurse who saw media coverage of the case recognized the wanted suspect. This was a family friend,' he told the San Francisco Chronicle. Contra Costa County Sheriff's Lt. Ken Westermann said that the attack wasn't accidental. The day before the stabbing, deputies had also been called to the home (right) on Saturday on a request for a psychological evaluation of Schultz . 'Great smile. And he was infectious, in a positive way, to everybody that he came in contact with.' | An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing his friend's nine-year-old brother to death in a Northern California town. Jordan was stabbed in the neck and declared dead after his family drove him to Brentwood's John Muir Hospital. Deputies put out an alert for Schultz after they said he got away in a truck outside the home. William Schultz (left) was arrested Sunday afternoon, hours after Jordan Almgren (right) was stabbed to death in his home in Discovery Bay . The day before the stabbing, deputies had also been called to the home on a request for a psychological evaluation of Schultz. Neighbors say five children lived there and it is believed Schultz may have been friends with one of the older siblings, reports ABC7. Contra Costa County Sheriff's Lt. Ken Westermann said that the attack wasn't accidental . 'Great smile. And he was infectious, in a positive way, to everybody that he came in contact with.' Discovery Bay is a waterfront community along the banks of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. | An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing his friend's nine-year-old brother to death in a Northern California town. Jordan was stabbed in the neck and declared dead after his family drove him to Brentwood's John Muir Hospital. Deputies put out an alert for Schultz after they said he got away in a truck outside the home. William Schultz (left) was arrested Sunday afternoon, hours after Jordan Almgren (right) was stabbed to death in his home in Discovery Bay . Schultz was arrested at a hospital in Antioch at 3pm. Contra Costa County sheriff's spokesman Jimmy Lee said a nurse who saw media coverage of the case recognized the wanted suspect. Deputies were told on the police radio that the victim had been stabbed in the neck, reports the San Francisco Gate. The day before the stabbing, deputies had also been called to the home on a request for a psychological evaluation of Schultz. Neighbors say five children lived there and it is believed Schultz may have been friends with one of the older siblings, reports ABC7. Contra Costa County Sheriff's Lt. Ken Westermann said that the attack wasn't accidental . The Contra Costa Times reports the stabbing occurred mere yards from the school the younger boy attended. This was a family friend,' he told the San Francisco Chronicle. 'This little guy was the most energetic on the team,' said Almgren's Little League coach Mike De Lambert told KCRA. 'Great smile. And he was infectious, in a positive way, to everybody that he came in contact with.' Discovery Bay is a waterfront community along the banks of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. | An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing his friend's nine-year-old brother to death in a Northern California town. Jordan was stabbed in the neck and declared dead after his family drove him to Brentwood's John Muir Hospital. Neighbors say five children lived there and it is believed Schultz may have been friends with one of the older siblings, reports ABC7. Discovery Bay is a waterfront community along the banks of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. |
Nicola Sturgeon scoffed at Ed Miliband’s attempts to rule out a post-election pact with the Scottish National Party last night as she said Labour had no chance of winning a majority on its own. The Scottish First Minister, whose party is on course for a landslide north of the border, said the Labour leader would soon ‘change his tune’. Mr Miliband yesterday insisted he would not agree to a ‘confidence and supply’ deal with the SNP, who look set to deprive his party of an outright win and could hold the balance of power. Scroll down for video . Could hold the balance of power: Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (left), whose party is on course for a landslide north of the border, said Labour leader Ed Miliband (right) would soon ‘change his tune’ Religious visit: Mr Miliband and his wife Justine meet Hindu devotees at the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Willesden Green, north-west London, yesterday . But he again refused to rule out relying on SNP votes to pass key legislation. Critics said that would mean a weak Labour government having to negotiate day in, day out with SNP MPs. Miss Sturgeon has previously ruled out a formal coalition, but said she will seek to put Mr Miliband in No 10 even if Labour finishes 40 seats behind the Conservatives in a hung Parliament. Yesterday a YouGov/Sunday Times poll suggested the SNP could win 46 of Scotland’s 59 seats – up from just six at present. Miss Sturgeon told LBC Radio: ‘What Ed Miliband has got to recognise [is that] in a minority parliament, he won’t have the votes simply to say that he is going to do what he likes come what may. Balancing act: Miss Sturgeon visits Jump Gymnastics community club in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire . 'Economic risk': London Mayor Boris Johnson (left) told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show that there is 'no way Miliband (right) could conceivably govern except with the help of the SNP' ‘He is trying to continue to pretend that he is going to have a majority, and he is in danger, I think, of giving the impression that he doesn’t have very much respect for democracy, or for the votes of the Scottish people. Ramped up warnings: Home Secretary Theresa May . ‘If the verdict of the people is to give neither of the big parties a majority ... my message to Ed Miliband remains as it has always been – if we have got an anti-Tory majority, if we work together, we can lock the Tories out.’ The Conservatives yesterday ramped up their warnings over a Labour-SNP deal. Home Secretary Theresa May said Britain would face its gravest constitutional crisis since the 1936 abdication of Edward VIII. She added that English voters would not accept Scottish MPs having power over crucial issues in their lives. And London Mayor Boris Johnson told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show: ‘There is no way Miliband could conceivably govern except with the help of the SNP – they’d be crouching on his back like a monkey. 'The SNP pushing him even further to the Left would be a real economic risk for this country.’ Asked on the Andrew Marr Show if he thought he could win the election in Scotland, despite polls putting Labour more than 20 points behind, Mr Miliband said: ‘I think we can.’ He said he had ‘made it clear we’re not interested’ in deals, such as a ‘confidence and supply’ arrangement where the SNP would agree to back Labour on important votes such as the Budget. But he refused to rule out relying on SNP votes for key legislation. David Cameron yesterday rejected criticism of the Tories’ warnings over a Labour-SNP pact, telling Sky News: ‘It is the right and responsible thing to point out the dangers of that.’ Nicola Sturgeon's party: SNP candidates have issued blood-curdling threats in recent weeks . SNP candidates have vowed to produce the British Establishment’s ‘worst nightmare’ if they get into power with Labour. In a series of campaign videos and speeches, a string of SNP candidates have issued blood-curdling threats in recent weeks – and warned that they will push Ed Miliband even further to the Left. Tommy Sheppard, the party’s candidate in Edinburgh East, boasted that last year’s independence referendum ‘sent the British Establishment a message and gave them a shock’, adding: ‘On May 7 we can visit on them their worst nightmare.’ Mr Sheppard said the SNP would force Westminster to ‘march to the rhythm of the people of Scotland’. He also praised Labour’s notorious 1983 manifesto, dubbed the ‘longest suicide note in history’, saying it contained ‘a lot of good thinking’. Martin Docherty, SNP candidate for West Dunbartonshire, suggested the party would use power to take revenge for the way Scotland has been ‘treated’ by England over centuries. John Nicolson, the party’s candidate in East Dunbartonshire, confirmed the SNP would use its influence to force Labour to scrap the replacement of Britain’s Trident nuclear deterrent. And Chris Law, SNP candidate for Dundee West, said: ‘My neighbour’s house was burned down by the Suffragettes, so we know how to take radical action. I’m not suggesting that you send me to London… we’ve been there before with Guy Fawkes. 'But if I’m elected to Westminster I’m going to make sure there’s fire in my belly, a loud voice and a strong fight to hold their feet to the fire for a roasting.’ Conservative vice-chairman Bob Neill said the ‘dangerous’ comments underlined the threat posed by allowing the SNP to share power at Westminster. Mr Neill said: ‘Their demands would never end and we would all pay for their economic chaos. The SNP are promising our “worst nightmare”, weak Ed Miliband at the mercy of Nicola Sturgeon – the only way to stop it and protect the economy is to vote Conservative.’ | Scottish First Minister's party is on course for landslide north of border .
Miliband says he won't agree to 'confidence and supply' deal with SNP .
But he refuses to rule out relying on SNP votes to pass key legislation .
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"Nicola Sturgeon scoffed at Ed Miliband’s attempts to rule out a post-election pact with the Scottish National Party last night as she said Labour had no chance of winning a majority on its own.",
"The Scottish First Minister, whose party is on course for a landslide north of the border, said the Labour leader would soon ‘change his tune’.",
"Mr Miliband yesterday insisted he would not agree to a ‘confidence and supply’ deal with the SNP, who look set to deprive his party of an outright win and could hold the balance of power.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"Could hold the balance of power: Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (left), whose party is on course for a landslide north of the border, said Labour leader Ed Miliband (right) would soon ‘change his tune’ Religious visit: Mr Miliband and his wife Justine meet Hindu devotees at the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Willesden Green, north-west London, yesterday .",
"But he again refused to rule out relying on SNP votes to pass key legislation.",
"Critics said that would mean a weak Labour government having to negotiate day in, day out with SNP MPs.",
"Miss Sturgeon has previously ruled out a formal coalition, but said she will seek to put Mr Miliband in No 10 even if Labour finishes 40 seats behind the Conservatives in a hung Parliament.",
"Yesterday a YouGov/Sunday Times poll suggested the SNP could win 46 of Scotland’s 59 seats – up from just six at present.",
"Miss Sturgeon told LBC Radio: ‘What Ed Miliband has got to recognise [is that] in a minority parliament, he won’t have the votes simply to say that he is going to do what he likes come what may.",
"Balancing act: Miss Sturgeon visits Jump Gymnastics community club in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire .",
"'Economic risk': London Mayor Boris Johnson (left) told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show that there is 'no way Miliband (right) could conceivably govern except with the help of the SNP' ‘He is trying to continue to pretend that he is going to have a majority, and he is in danger, I think, of giving the impression that he doesn’t have very much respect for democracy, or for the votes of the Scottish people.",
"Ramped up warnings: Home Secretary Theresa May .",
"‘If the verdict of the people is to give neither of the big parties a majority ... my message to Ed Miliband remains as it has always been – if we have got an anti-Tory majority, if we work together, we can lock the Tories out.’ The Conservatives yesterday ramped up their warnings over a Labour-SNP deal.",
"Home Secretary Theresa May said Britain would face its gravest constitutional crisis since the 1936 abdication of Edward VIII.",
"She added that English voters would not accept Scottish MPs having power over crucial issues in their lives.",
"And London Mayor Boris Johnson told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show: ‘There is no way Miliband could conceivably govern except with the help of the SNP – they’d be crouching on his back like a monkey.",
"'The SNP pushing him even further to the Left would be a real economic risk for this country.’ Asked on the Andrew Marr Show if he thought he could win the election in Scotland, despite polls putting Labour more than 20 points behind, Mr Miliband said: ‘I think we can.’ He said he had ‘made it clear we’re not interested’ in deals, such as a ‘confidence and supply’ arrangement where the SNP would agree to back Labour on important votes such as the Budget.",
"But he refused to rule out relying on SNP votes for key legislation.",
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"SNP candidates have vowed to produce the British Establishment’s ‘worst nightmare’ if they get into power with Labour.",
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"Mr Neill said: ‘Their demands would never end and we would all pay for their economic chaos.",
"The SNP are promising our “worst nightmare”, weak Ed Miliband at the mercy of Nicola Sturgeon – the only way to stop it and protect the economy is to vote Conservative.’"
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Balancing act: Miss Sturgeon visits Jump Gymnastics community club in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire . Ramped up warnings: Home Secretary Theresa May . Home Secretary Theresa May said Britain would face its gravest constitutional crisis since the 1936 abdication of Edward VIII. And London Mayor Boris Johnson told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show: ‘There is no way Miliband could conceivably govern except with the help of the SNP – they’d be crouching on his back like a monkey. But he refused to rule out relying on SNP votes for key legislation. SNP candidates have vowed to produce the British Establishment’s ‘worst nightmare’ if they get into power with Labour. Tommy Sheppard, the party’s candidate in Edinburgh East, boasted that last year’s independence referendum ‘sent the British Establishment a message and gave them a shock’, adding: ‘On May 7 we can visit on them their worst nightmare.’ Mr Sheppard said the SNP would force Westminster to ‘march to the rhythm of the people of Scotland’. Martin Docherty, SNP candidate for West Dunbartonshire, suggested the party would use power to take revenge for the way Scotland has been ‘treated’ by England over centuries. And Chris Law, SNP candidate for Dundee West, said: ‘My neighbour’s house was burned down by the Suffragettes, so we know how to take radical action. 'But if I’m elected to Westminster I’m going to make sure there’s fire in my belly, a loud voice and a strong fight to hold their feet to the fire for a roasting.’ Conservative vice-chairman Bob Neill said the ‘dangerous’ comments underlined the threat posed by allowing the SNP to share power at Westminster. The SNP are promising our “worst nightmare”, weak Ed Miliband at the mercy of Nicola Sturgeon – the only way to stop it and protect the economy is to vote Conservative.’ | Mr Neill said: ‘Their demands would never end and we would all pay for their economic chaos. He also praised Labour’s notorious 1983 manifesto, dubbed the ‘longest suicide note in history’, saying it contained ‘a lot of good thinking’. In a series of campaign videos and speeches, a string of SNP candidates have issued blood-curdling threats in recent weeks – and warned that they will push Ed Miliband even further to the Left. Miss Sturgeon told LBC Radio: ‘What Ed Miliband has got to recognise [is that] in a minority parliament, he won’t have the votes simply to say that he is going to do what he likes come what may. SNP candidates have vowed to produce the British Establishment’s ‘worst nightmare’ if they get into power with Labour. She added that English voters would not accept Scottish MPs having power over crucial issues in their lives. 'The SNP pushing him even further to the Left would be a real economic risk for this country.’ Asked on the Andrew Marr Show if he thought he could win the election in Scotland, despite polls putting Labour more than 20 points behind, Mr Miliband said: ‘I think we can.’ He said he had ‘made it clear we’re not interested’ in deals, such as a ‘confidence and supply’ arrangement where the SNP would agree to back Labour on important votes such as the Budget. And Chris Law, SNP candidate for Dundee West, said: ‘My neighbour’s house was burned down by the Suffragettes, so we know how to take radical action. And London Mayor Boris Johnson told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show: ‘There is no way Miliband could conceivably govern except with the help of the SNP – they’d be crouching on his back like a monkey. I’m not suggesting that you send me to London… we’ve been there before with Guy Fawkes. The SNP are promising our “worst nightmare”, weak Ed Miliband at the mercy of Nicola Sturgeon – the only way to stop it and protect the economy is to vote Conservative.’ Nicola Sturgeon scoffed at Ed Miliband’s attempts to rule out a post-election pact with the Scottish National Party last night as she said Labour had no chance of winning a majority on its own. Scroll down for video . Home Secretary Theresa May said Britain would face its gravest constitutional crisis since the 1936 abdication of Edward VIII. Critics said that would mean a weak Labour government having to negotiate day in, day out with SNP MPs. | Nicola Sturgeon scoffed at Ed Miliband’s attempts to rule out a post-election pact with the Scottish National Party last night as she said Labour had no chance of winning a majority on its own. The Scottish First Minister, whose party is on course for a landslide north of the border, said the Labour leader would soon ‘change his tune’. Mr Miliband yesterday insisted he would not agree to a ‘confidence and supply’ deal with the SNP, who look set to deprive his party of an outright win and could hold the balance of power. Scroll down for video . Could hold the balance of power: Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (left), whose party is on course for a landslide north of the border, said Labour leader Ed Miliband (right) would soon ‘change his tune’ Religious visit: Mr Miliband and his wife Justine meet Hindu devotees at the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Willesden Green, north-west London, yesterday . But he again refused to rule out relying on SNP votes to pass key legislation. ‘If the verdict of the people is to give neither of the big parties a majority ... my message to Ed Miliband remains as it has always been – if we have got an anti-Tory majority, if we work together, we can lock the Tories out.’ The Conservatives yesterday ramped up their warnings over a Labour-SNP deal. Home Secretary Theresa May said Britain would face its gravest constitutional crisis since the 1936 abdication of Edward VIII. She added that English voters would not accept Scottish MPs having power over crucial issues in their lives. And London Mayor Boris Johnson told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show: ‘There is no way Miliband could conceivably govern except with the help of the SNP – they’d be crouching on his back like a monkey. 'The SNP pushing him even further to the Left would be a real economic risk for this country.’ Asked on the Andrew Marr Show if he thought he could win the election in Scotland, despite polls putting Labour more than 20 points behind, Mr Miliband said: ‘I think we can.’ He said he had ‘made it clear we’re not interested’ in deals, such as a ‘confidence and supply’ arrangement where the SNP would agree to back Labour on important votes such as the Budget. And Chris Law, SNP candidate for Dundee West, said: ‘My neighbour’s house was burned down by the Suffragettes, so we know how to take radical action. I’m not suggesting that you send me to London… we’ve been there before with Guy Fawkes. 'But if I’m elected to Westminster I’m going to make sure there’s fire in my belly, a loud voice and a strong fight to hold their feet to the fire for a roasting.’ Conservative vice-chairman Bob Neill said the ‘dangerous’ comments underlined the threat posed by allowing the SNP to share power at Westminster. Mr Neill said: ‘Their demands would never end and we would all pay for their economic chaos. The SNP are promising our “worst nightmare”, weak Ed Miliband at the mercy of Nicola Sturgeon – the only way to stop it and protect the economy is to vote Conservative.’ | Nicola Sturgeon scoffed at Ed Miliband’s attempts to rule out a post-election pact with the Scottish National Party last night as she said Labour had no chance of winning a majority on its own. The Scottish First Minister, whose party is on course for a landslide north of the border, said the Labour leader would soon ‘change his tune’. Mr Miliband yesterday insisted he would not agree to a ‘confidence and supply’ deal with the SNP, who look set to deprive his party of an outright win and could hold the balance of power. Scroll down for video . 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Took part in a water-borne procession along a canal in Dordrecht .
Was joined by his glamorous wife, Queen Maxima, and their daughters .
The 43-year-old Queen was resplendent in a cheerful raspberry get-up .
King's Day - or Koningsdag - is a national holiday in the Netherlands .
Celebrations include 'King's Parties' and eating lots of tompouce pastries . | 47312d43c3adbfd8a713020d7e96ad08646a3004 | [
"There were scenes of jubilation in the Dutch city of Dordrecht today, as flag-waving locals turned out to welcome King Willem-Alexander and his glamorous wife Maxima today.",
"The visit, which kicked off with a pageant aboard a flotilla of boats on the local canal, was part of Willem-Alexander's 48th birthday celebrations.",
"Koningsdag - or King's Day - is a public holiday in the Netherlands and is traditionally marked with a royal procession either in the capital Amsterdam or in one of the country's major cities.",
"Happy family: The Dutch royals celebrated King Willem-Alexander's birthday in Dordrecht .",
"Warm welcome: The Dutch royal couple were all smiles as they meet well-wishers in the trading city .",
"Today, it was the turn of Dordrecht, a city in the south-west of the country, which was once a major trading port, as well as a military hub.",
"Signs of its martial past were thin on the ground today, however, with the streets filled with a sea of joyful humanity, most of whom cheered and waved as the royals floated past.",
"Taking centre stage was Argentina-born Queen Maxima, who opted for a typically eye-catching ensemble of a raspberry pink coat and hat enlivened with a pair of chunky crystal earrings.",
"Also aboard the royal barge, the Dordtevaar, were the couple's three daughters: Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, 11, Princess Alexia, nine, and Princess Ariane, eight.",
"Willem-Alexander's brother Prince Constantijn, 45, was also aboard, as was his 48-year-old wife, Princess Laurentien, who opted for a tailored dress in patriotic bright orange.",
"Is that it?",
"Eldest daughter Princess Catharina-Amalia, 11, cuddles up to her mother during the event .",
"Round of applause: The Queen and the princesses join in with a round of applause for Willem-Alexander .",
"Big arrival: The couple and their three daughters travelled through the city by barge .",
"Family affair: The couple was joined by Prince Constantijn and his wife Laurentien who wore bright orange .",
"Looking good: Maxima looked wonderful in her summery raspberry pink get-up .",
"Matching: The Dutch queen completed her look with a slick of bright pink lipstick and chunky earrings .",
"All smiles: The 43-year-old appeared to be enjoying the occasion and smiled brightly throughout .",
"Echoing their parents and uncle, all three girls smiled and waved at the crowds, most of whom seemed to be enjoying the bright spring sunshine while watching the procession go past.",
"Others used the royal day off to make some extra money, with one enterprising soul setting up a stand that offered selfies with cardboard versions of the Dutch royals for €1 apiece.",
"Koningsdag is a long-standing Dutch tradition that began in 1890 with Queen Wilhelmina who celebrated her birthday on the 31st August.",
"When her daughter Juliana became Queen, the date was moved to the 30th April - a tradition maintained by her daughter Beatrix, even though her real birthday is the 31st January.",
"Since April 2013, when Willem-Alexander took the throne following his mother's abdication, the holiday has taken place his birthday, the 27th April.",
"The celebrations, which kick off the night before with King's Parties, also include vrijmarkts - flea markets - in most towns and mass consumption of a delicious orange pastry called the tompouce.",
"A right royal selfie!",
"A well-wisher snaps a selfie with the Dutch King and Queen .",
"Royal wave: King Willem-Alexander waves at the crowds during a walk through the city with his children .",
"Enjoying the sunshine: Both royals and revellers made the most of the beautiful sunshine .",
"Big hug: Queen Maxima hugs her two youngest daughters, Princesses Ariane and Alexia .",
"Speech!",
"King Willem-Alexander talks to the crowds during his visit to Dordrecht .",
"Enterprising: This little girl decided to add to her pocket money by selling selfies for €1 apiece .",
"On the water: The canal pageant was swelled by orange-clad well-wishers on their own boats .",
"Turn out: Willem-Alexander's birthday is a public holiday which meant everyone had the day off .",
"Throng: Huge crowds turned out to see the royal barge drift past .",
"Patriotic: Dutch flags were flying all over the town while many revellers came dressed in patriotic orange ."
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Family affair: The couple was joined by Prince Constantijn and his wife Laurentien who wore bright orange . Matching: The Dutch queen completed her look with a slick of bright pink lipstick and chunky earrings . Echoing their parents and uncle, all three girls smiled and waved at the crowds, most of whom seemed to be enjoying the bright spring sunshine while watching the procession go past. Koningsdag is a long-standing Dutch tradition that began in 1890 with Queen Wilhelmina who celebrated her birthday on the 31st August. Since April 2013, when Willem-Alexander took the throne following his mother's abdication, the holiday has taken place his birthday, the 27th April. A right royal selfie! Royal wave: King Willem-Alexander waves at the crowds during a walk through the city with his children . Big hug: Queen Maxima hugs her two youngest daughters, Princesses Ariane and Alexia . King Willem-Alexander talks to the crowds during his visit to Dordrecht . On the water: The canal pageant was swelled by orange-clad well-wishers on their own boats . Throng: Huge crowds turned out to see the royal barge drift past . | Speech! Taking centre stage was Argentina-born Queen Maxima, who opted for a typically eye-catching ensemble of a raspberry pink coat and hat enlivened with a pair of chunky crystal earrings. Others used the royal day off to make some extra money, with one enterprising soul setting up a stand that offered selfies with cardboard versions of the Dutch royals for €1 apiece. Enjoying the sunshine: Both royals and revellers made the most of the beautiful sunshine . Patriotic: Dutch flags were flying all over the town while many revellers came dressed in patriotic orange . Echoing their parents and uncle, all three girls smiled and waved at the crowds, most of whom seemed to be enjoying the bright spring sunshine while watching the procession go past. King Willem-Alexander talks to the crowds during his visit to Dordrecht . Looking good: Maxima looked wonderful in her summery raspberry pink get-up . The visit, which kicked off with a pageant aboard a flotilla of boats on the local canal, was part of Willem-Alexander's 48th birthday celebrations. Family affair: The couple was joined by Prince Constantijn and his wife Laurentien who wore bright orange . Koningsdag - or King's Day - is a public holiday in the Netherlands and is traditionally marked with a royal procession either in the capital Amsterdam or in one of the country's major cities. Enterprising: This little girl decided to add to her pocket money by selling selfies for €1 apiece . The celebrations, which kick off the night before with King's Parties, also include vrijmarkts - flea markets - in most towns and mass consumption of a delicious orange pastry called the tompouce. There were scenes of jubilation in the Dutch city of Dordrecht today, as flag-waving locals turned out to welcome King Willem-Alexander and his glamorous wife Maxima today. Royal wave: King Willem-Alexander waves at the crowds during a walk through the city with his children . | There were scenes of jubilation in the Dutch city of Dordrecht today, as flag-waving locals turned out to welcome King Willem-Alexander and his glamorous wife Maxima today. The visit, which kicked off with a pageant aboard a flotilla of boats on the local canal, was part of Willem-Alexander's 48th birthday celebrations. Koningsdag - or King's Day - is a public holiday in the Netherlands and is traditionally marked with a royal procession either in the capital Amsterdam or in one of the country's major cities. Happy family: The Dutch royals celebrated King Willem-Alexander's birthday in Dordrecht . Warm welcome: The Dutch royal couple were all smiles as they meet well-wishers in the trading city . Today, it was the turn of Dordrecht, a city in the south-west of the country, which was once a major trading port, as well as a military hub. Signs of its martial past were thin on the ground today, however, with the streets filled with a sea of joyful humanity, most of whom cheered and waved as the royals floated past. Looking good: Maxima looked wonderful in her summery raspberry pink get-up . Matching: The Dutch queen completed her look with a slick of bright pink lipstick and chunky earrings . All smiles: The 43-year-old appeared to be enjoying the occasion and smiled brightly throughout . Echoing their parents and uncle, all three girls smiled and waved at the crowds, most of whom seemed to be enjoying the bright spring sunshine while watching the procession go past. Others used the royal day off to make some extra money, with one enterprising soul setting up a stand that offered selfies with cardboard versions of the Dutch royals for €1 apiece. Koningsdag is a long-standing Dutch tradition that began in 1890 with Queen Wilhelmina who celebrated her birthday on the 31st August. When her daughter Juliana became Queen, the date was moved to the 30th April - a tradition maintained by her daughter Beatrix, even though her real birthday is the 31st January. King Willem-Alexander talks to the crowds during his visit to Dordrecht . Enterprising: This little girl decided to add to her pocket money by selling selfies for €1 apiece . On the water: The canal pageant was swelled by orange-clad well-wishers on their own boats . Turn out: Willem-Alexander's birthday is a public holiday which meant everyone had the day off . Throng: Huge crowds turned out to see the royal barge drift past . Patriotic: Dutch flags were flying all over the town while many revellers came dressed in patriotic orange . | There were scenes of jubilation in the Dutch city of Dordrecht today, as flag-waving locals turned out to welcome King Willem-Alexander and his glamorous wife Maxima today. The visit, which kicked off with a pageant aboard a flotilla of boats on the local canal, was part of Willem-Alexander's 48th birthday celebrations. Koningsdag - or King's Day - is a public holiday in the Netherlands and is traditionally marked with a royal procession either in the capital Amsterdam or in one of the country's major cities. Happy family: The Dutch royals celebrated King Willem-Alexander's birthday in Dordrecht . Warm welcome: The Dutch royal couple were all smiles as they meet well-wishers in the trading city . Today, it was the turn of Dordrecht, a city in the south-west of the country, which was once a major trading port, as well as a military hub. Signs of its martial past were thin on the ground today, however, with the streets filled with a sea of joyful humanity, most of whom cheered and waved as the royals floated past. Taking centre stage was Argentina-born Queen Maxima, who opted for a typically eye-catching ensemble of a raspberry pink coat and hat enlivened with a pair of chunky crystal earrings. Also aboard the royal barge, the Dordtevaar, were the couple's three daughters: Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, 11, Princess Alexia, nine, and Princess Ariane, eight. Willem-Alexander's brother Prince Constantijn, 45, was also aboard, as was his 48-year-old wife, Princess Laurentien, who opted for a tailored dress in patriotic bright orange. Family affair: The couple was joined by Prince Constantijn and his wife Laurentien who wore bright orange . Looking good: Maxima looked wonderful in her summery raspberry pink get-up . Matching: The Dutch queen completed her look with a slick of bright pink lipstick and chunky earrings . All smiles: The 43-year-old appeared to be enjoying the occasion and smiled brightly throughout . Echoing their parents and uncle, all three girls smiled and waved at the crowds, most of whom seemed to be enjoying the bright spring sunshine while watching the procession go past. Others used the royal day off to make some extra money, with one enterprising soul setting up a stand that offered selfies with cardboard versions of the Dutch royals for €1 apiece. Koningsdag is a long-standing Dutch tradition that began in 1890 with Queen Wilhelmina who celebrated her birthday on the 31st August. When her daughter Juliana became Queen, the date was moved to the 30th April - a tradition maintained by her daughter Beatrix, even though her real birthday is the 31st January. Since April 2013, when Willem-Alexander took the throne following his mother's abdication, the holiday has taken place his birthday, the 27th April. Enjoying the sunshine: Both royals and revellers made the most of the beautiful sunshine . Big hug: Queen Maxima hugs her two youngest daughters, Princesses Ariane and Alexia . Speech! King Willem-Alexander talks to the crowds during his visit to Dordrecht . Enterprising: This little girl decided to add to her pocket money by selling selfies for €1 apiece . On the water: The canal pageant was swelled by orange-clad well-wishers on their own boats . Turn out: Willem-Alexander's birthday is a public holiday which meant everyone had the day off . Throng: Huge crowds turned out to see the royal barge drift past . Patriotic: Dutch flags were flying all over the town while many revellers came dressed in patriotic orange . | There were scenes of jubilation in the Dutch city of Dordrecht today, as flag-waving locals turned out to welcome King Willem-Alexander and his glamorous wife Maxima today. The visit, which kicked off with a pageant aboard a flotilla of boats on the local canal, was part of Willem-Alexander's 48th birthday celebrations. 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Patriotic: Dutch flags were flying all over the town while many revellers came dressed in patriotic orange . |
A cake-making prodigy is set to be the next Mary Berry as she prepares to publish her second cookbook. Amy-Beth Ellice, 17, from Essex started baking at the age of three and landed her first book deal with her recipe collection Amy's Baking Year at just 14. Her second, all about entertaining, is now firmly in the works but the teenager has her sights set even higher - with plans to launch her own baking products and even become a TV chef. Already baking at five years old Amy-Beth (left) is pictured with sister Lara-Jayne, 10 . Amy-Beth started baking at three-years-old and published her first cookbook, Amy's Baking Year, at age 13 . Amy-Beth most recently hosted a cupcake-making class in Harrods, London. Britain's youngest published baker, who counts Pixie Lott and Katherine Jenkins among her fans, delighted a crowd with her recent demonstration. She then signed copies of her debut cookbook in the Toy Kingdom department for thrilled shoppers. Amy-Beth also has a regular column in OK! magazine and continues to supply other publications with tips and recipes. The keen cook, who attends Newhall School in Chelmsford full-time, makes bespoke baked goods to order in her spare time, during summer holidays and half term. But it seems the talented young baker gets it all from her mother Gillian, who taught Amy and her other daughter Lara-Jayne, 22, how to make cakes. Amy gets decorating as she shows onlookers how to perfect cupcakes at a London presentation . The young cook pictured with fans at her Harrods book signing and cupcake masterclass . Amy picked up a particular knack for baking and continued to experiment until she soon took full control of the kitchen and the entertaining. Gillian told MailOline: 'When she was little Amy showed an interest and passion, as I did when I was a child, in cooking and baking. 'She watched me cook all meals and bake birthday cakes for many members of our family from scratch. 'I always preferred to make my own cakes as I knew exactly what was going in them, they tasted nicer and they were (and still are) much appreciated. 'Amy soon wanted to venture out on her own and at aged 12 she asked if she could bake her sister Lara-Jayne's cake for her 17th birthday. 'I had planned a simple chocolate sponge cake but Amy, being more adventurous, single-handedly created a two-tiered cake covered in roll-out fondant icing. 'She then decorated it with heart shaped biscuits on sticks, which later became a recipe in her book (lollipop biscuits). 'She has quite literally surpassed me in the kitchen, a fact that I'm both proud and amazed at. 'It is sometimes hard to get into the kitchen now as Amy is often experimenting with recipes, baking for charity cake sales, or helping preparing for a party or event we are organising.' Her inventive bakes are remarkable for her age. Amy designed and made a pony-themed cake for a teacher at age 12. At age 14 she was commissioned by another teacher to make a three-tiered lace effect wedding cake. She finally baked it in chocolate at age 16 using carrot, pineapple and lemon flavours. A mini oven at Christmas could certainly have helped ignite Amy's passion for cake making . When she was little Amy showed an interest and passion in cooking and baking . Amy launched a cupcake and cake business at age 13 with the help of her mother, as they both thought they could make better cakes than what was already out there. The teenager said: 'I made cupcakes for regular clients as well as celebrity functions and after parties and it grew from there. 'After having seven of my recipes published in a national newspaper weekend supplements, I approached a few publishers with a mock-up of the ideas I had for my book and got the book deal at age 14.' Her book, Amy's Baking Year, features recipes themed around the four seasons and occasions such as for Mother's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Amy launched a cupcake and cake business at age 13 with the help of her mother Gillian, as they both thought they could make better cakes than what was already out there . This catapulted Amy into the limelight of the baking world and opened up multiple doors for her . From cute cupcakes, French macarons, cookies, tarts and classic sponge cakes, to sticky puddings, jams and gingerbread - plus Amy's highly sought after 'perfect cupcake' recipe - there is an indulgent treat to suit every occasion. With a focus on family, the recipes are designed for both seasoned bakers and young enthusiasts. Amy's Baking Year features Amy's selected easy-to-follow recipes themed around the four seasons . The beautifully illustrated book also features tips on the perfect decoration and setting for each bake. She says: 'I have been brought up cooking and baking by my mum who is also a talented home cook and baker, as were her parents who both worked in catering.' A few of the recipes in the book such as my Grandad's Coconut Ice, and Aunty Lynn's Fudge have been passed down to Amy from members of her family. She continues: 'While I was at home experimenting with recipes my friends were spending their time on social media. 'It was something that I was passionate about so really enjoyed spending my time focusing on it. 'I think it's important that we return to traditional values and that what I try to get across through my cooking. 'The art of cooking and eating healthily is important to me, so I'm very conscious of the ingredients I cook with, but I think we're becoming too calorie obsessed. That being said I try not to eat everything I bake.' She is juggling her lucrative cooking career around studying for her A-levels in English literature, art and music. 'The school I attend doesn't offer cookery as an A Level. I hope to go on to train at Le Cordon Bleu in the future after I have finished school.' Amy says she hopes to have her next cookbook themed around entertaining on bookshelves nationwide by 2017. | Amy-Beth Ellice, 17, from Essex started baking at three years old .
She published her first cookbook, Amy's Baking Year, at age 14 .
Teen chef held recent cupcake masterclass in Harrods .
Her second, entertaining-themed, book is set to come out in 2016 . | 5842923ef0e332429f5e5ee8bf7d3110d47a067d | [
"A cake-making prodigy is set to be the next Mary Berry as she prepares to publish her second cookbook.",
"Amy-Beth Ellice, 17, from Essex started baking at the age of three and landed her first book deal with her recipe collection Amy's Baking Year at just 14.",
"Her second, all about entertaining, is now firmly in the works but the teenager has her sights set even higher - with plans to launch her own baking products and even become a TV chef.",
"Already baking at five years old Amy-Beth (left) is pictured with sister Lara-Jayne, 10 .",
"Amy-Beth started baking at three-years-old and published her first cookbook, Amy's Baking Year, at age 13 .",
"Amy-Beth most recently hosted a cupcake-making class in Harrods, London.",
"Britain's youngest published baker, who counts Pixie Lott and Katherine Jenkins among her fans, delighted a crowd with her recent demonstration.",
"She then signed copies of her debut cookbook in the Toy Kingdom department for thrilled shoppers.",
"Amy-Beth also has a regular column in OK!",
"magazine and continues to supply other publications with tips and recipes.",
"The keen cook, who attends Newhall School in Chelmsford full-time, makes bespoke baked goods to order in her spare time, during summer holidays and half term.",
"But it seems the talented young baker gets it all from her mother Gillian, who taught Amy and her other daughter Lara-Jayne, 22, how to make cakes.",
"Amy gets decorating as she shows onlookers how to perfect cupcakes at a London presentation .",
"The young cook pictured with fans at her Harrods book signing and cupcake masterclass .",
"Amy picked up a particular knack for baking and continued to experiment until she soon took full control of the kitchen and the entertaining.",
"Gillian told MailOline: 'When she was little Amy showed an interest and passion, as I did when I was a child, in cooking and baking.",
"'She watched me cook all meals and bake birthday cakes for many members of our family from scratch.",
"'I always preferred to make my own cakes as I knew exactly what was going in them, they tasted nicer and they were (and still are) much appreciated.",
"'Amy soon wanted to venture out on her own and at aged 12 she asked if she could bake her sister Lara-Jayne's cake for her 17th birthday.",
"'I had planned a simple chocolate sponge cake but Amy, being more adventurous, single-handedly created a two-tiered cake covered in roll-out fondant icing.",
"'She then decorated it with heart shaped biscuits on sticks, which later became a recipe in her book (lollipop biscuits).",
"'She has quite literally surpassed me in the kitchen, a fact that I'm both proud and amazed at.",
"'It is sometimes hard to get into the kitchen now as Amy is often experimenting with recipes, baking for charity cake sales, or helping preparing for a party or event we are organising.'",
"Her inventive bakes are remarkable for her age.",
"Amy designed and made a pony-themed cake for a teacher at age 12.",
"At age 14 she was commissioned by another teacher to make a three-tiered lace effect wedding cake.",
"She finally baked it in chocolate at age 16 using carrot, pineapple and lemon flavours.",
"A mini oven at Christmas could certainly have helped ignite Amy's passion for cake making .",
"When she was little Amy showed an interest and passion in cooking and baking .",
"Amy launched a cupcake and cake business at age 13 with the help of her mother, as they both thought they could make better cakes than what was already out there.",
"The teenager said: 'I made cupcakes for regular clients as well as celebrity functions and after parties and it grew from there.",
"'After having seven of my recipes published in a national newspaper weekend supplements, I approached a few publishers with a mock-up of the ideas I had for my book and got the book deal at age 14.'",
"Her book, Amy's Baking Year, features recipes themed around the four seasons and occasions such as for Mother's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas.",
"Amy launched a cupcake and cake business at age 13 with the help of her mother Gillian, as they both thought they could make better cakes than what was already out there .",
"This catapulted Amy into the limelight of the baking world and opened up multiple doors for her .",
"From cute cupcakes, French macarons, cookies, tarts and classic sponge cakes, to sticky puddings, jams and gingerbread - plus Amy's highly sought after 'perfect cupcake' recipe - there is an indulgent treat to suit every occasion.",
"With a focus on family, the recipes are designed for both seasoned bakers and young enthusiasts.",
"Amy's Baking Year features Amy's selected easy-to-follow recipes themed around the four seasons .",
"The beautifully illustrated book also features tips on the perfect decoration and setting for each bake.",
"She says: 'I have been brought up cooking and baking by my mum who is also a talented home cook and baker, as were her parents who both worked in catering.'",
"A few of the recipes in the book such as my Grandad's Coconut Ice, and Aunty Lynn's Fudge have been passed down to Amy from members of her family.",
"She continues: 'While I was at home experimenting with recipes my friends were spending their time on social media.",
"'It was something that I was passionate about so really enjoyed spending my time focusing on it.",
"'I think it's important that we return to traditional values and that what I try to get across through my cooking.",
"'The art of cooking and eating healthily is important to me, so I'm very conscious of the ingredients I cook with, but I think we're becoming too calorie obsessed.",
"That being said I try not to eat everything I bake.'",
"She is juggling her lucrative cooking career around studying for her A-levels in English literature, art and music.",
"'The school I attend doesn't offer cookery as an A Level.",
"I hope to go on to train at Le Cordon Bleu in the future after I have finished school.'",
"Amy says she hopes to have her next cookbook themed around entertaining on bookshelves nationwide by 2017."
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] | A cake-making prodigy is set to be the next Mary Berry as she prepares to publish her second cookbook. Her second, all about entertaining, is now firmly in the works but the teenager has her sights set even higher - with plans to launch her own baking products and even become a TV chef. Amy-Beth started baking at three-years-old and published her first cookbook, Amy's Baking Year, at age 13 . Britain's youngest published baker, who counts Pixie Lott and Katherine Jenkins among her fans, delighted a crowd with her recent demonstration. Amy-Beth also has a regular column in OK! The keen cook, who attends Newhall School in Chelmsford full-time, makes bespoke baked goods to order in her spare time, during summer holidays and half term. Amy gets decorating as she shows onlookers how to perfect cupcakes at a London presentation . Amy picked up a particular knack for baking and continued to experiment until she soon took full control of the kitchen and the entertaining. 'She watched me cook all meals and bake birthday cakes for many members of our family from scratch. 'Amy soon wanted to venture out on her own and at aged 12 she asked if she could bake her sister Lara-Jayne's cake for her 17th birthday. 'She then decorated it with heart shaped biscuits on sticks, which later became a recipe in her book (lollipop biscuits). 'It is sometimes hard to get into the kitchen now as Amy is often experimenting with recipes, baking for charity cake sales, or helping preparing for a party or event we are organising.' Amy designed and made a pony-themed cake for a teacher at age 12. She finally baked it in chocolate at age 16 using carrot, pineapple and lemon flavours. When she was little Amy showed an interest and passion in cooking and baking . The teenager said: 'I made cupcakes for regular clients as well as celebrity functions and after parties and it grew from there. Her book, Amy's Baking Year, features recipes themed around the four seasons and occasions such as for Mother's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas. This catapulted Amy into the limelight of the baking world and opened up multiple doors for her . With a focus on family, the recipes are designed for both seasoned bakers and young enthusiasts. The beautifully illustrated book also features tips on the perfect decoration and setting for each bake. A few of the recipes in the book such as my Grandad's Coconut Ice, and Aunty Lynn's Fudge have been passed down to Amy from members of her family. 'It was something that I was passionate about so really enjoyed spending my time focusing on it. 'The art of cooking and eating healthily is important to me, so I'm very conscious of the ingredients I cook with, but I think we're becoming too calorie obsessed. She is juggling her lucrative cooking career around studying for her A-levels in English literature, art and music. I hope to go on to train at Le Cordon Bleu in the future after I have finished school.' | She is juggling her lucrative cooking career around studying for her A-levels in English literature, art and music. 'I think it's important that we return to traditional values and that what I try to get across through my cooking. Amy-Beth most recently hosted a cupcake-making class in Harrods, London. 'She has quite literally surpassed me in the kitchen, a fact that I'm both proud and amazed at. 'She then decorated it with heart shaped biscuits on sticks, which later became a recipe in her book (lollipop biscuits). That being said I try not to eat everything I bake.' Amy-Beth Ellice, 17, from Essex started baking at the age of three and landed her first book deal with her recipe collection Amy's Baking Year at just 14. Her inventive bakes are remarkable for her age. Her second, all about entertaining, is now firmly in the works but the teenager has her sights set even higher - with plans to launch her own baking products and even become a TV chef. Amy-Beth also has a regular column in OK! Already baking at five years old Amy-Beth (left) is pictured with sister Lara-Jayne, 10 . Amy launched a cupcake and cake business at age 13 with the help of her mother Gillian, as they both thought they could make better cakes than what was already out there . Gillian told MailOline: 'When she was little Amy showed an interest and passion, as I did when I was a child, in cooking and baking. Amy's Baking Year features Amy's selected easy-to-follow recipes themed around the four seasons . She then signed copies of her debut cookbook in the Toy Kingdom department for thrilled shoppers. | A cake-making prodigy is set to be the next Mary Berry as she prepares to publish her second cookbook. Amy-Beth Ellice, 17, from Essex started baking at the age of three and landed her first book deal with her recipe collection Amy's Baking Year at just 14. Her second, all about entertaining, is now firmly in the works but the teenager has her sights set even higher - with plans to launch her own baking products and even become a TV chef. Already baking at five years old Amy-Beth (left) is pictured with sister Lara-Jayne, 10 . Amy-Beth started baking at three-years-old and published her first cookbook, Amy's Baking Year, at age 13 . Amy-Beth most recently hosted a cupcake-making class in Harrods, London. Britain's youngest published baker, who counts Pixie Lott and Katherine Jenkins among her fans, delighted a crowd with her recent demonstration. She then signed copies of her debut cookbook in the Toy Kingdom department for thrilled shoppers. Amy-Beth also has a regular column in OK! 'She has quite literally surpassed me in the kitchen, a fact that I'm both proud and amazed at. 'It is sometimes hard to get into the kitchen now as Amy is often experimenting with recipes, baking for charity cake sales, or helping preparing for a party or event we are organising.' Her inventive bakes are remarkable for her age. Amy designed and made a pony-themed cake for a teacher at age 12. At age 14 she was commissioned by another teacher to make a three-tiered lace effect wedding cake. She finally baked it in chocolate at age 16 using carrot, pineapple and lemon flavours. A mini oven at Christmas could certainly have helped ignite Amy's passion for cake making . When she was little Amy showed an interest and passion in cooking and baking . Amy launched a cupcake and cake business at age 13 with the help of her mother, as they both thought they could make better cakes than what was already out there. 'It was something that I was passionate about so really enjoyed spending my time focusing on it. 'I think it's important that we return to traditional values and that what I try to get across through my cooking. 'The art of cooking and eating healthily is important to me, so I'm very conscious of the ingredients I cook with, but I think we're becoming too calorie obsessed. That being said I try not to eat everything I bake.' She is juggling her lucrative cooking career around studying for her A-levels in English literature, art and music. 'The school I attend doesn't offer cookery as an A Level. I hope to go on to train at Le Cordon Bleu in the future after I have finished school.' Amy says she hopes to have her next cookbook themed around entertaining on bookshelves nationwide by 2017. | A cake-making prodigy is set to be the next Mary Berry as she prepares to publish her second cookbook. Amy-Beth Ellice, 17, from Essex started baking at the age of three and landed her first book deal with her recipe collection Amy's Baking Year at just 14. Her second, all about entertaining, is now firmly in the works but the teenager has her sights set even higher - with plans to launch her own baking products and even become a TV chef. Already baking at five years old Amy-Beth (left) is pictured with sister Lara-Jayne, 10 . Amy-Beth started baking at three-years-old and published her first cookbook, Amy's Baking Year, at age 13 . Amy-Beth most recently hosted a cupcake-making class in Harrods, London. Britain's youngest published baker, who counts Pixie Lott and Katherine Jenkins among her fans, delighted a crowd with her recent demonstration. She then signed copies of her debut cookbook in the Toy Kingdom department for thrilled shoppers. Amy-Beth also has a regular column in OK! magazine and continues to supply other publications with tips and recipes. The keen cook, who attends Newhall School in Chelmsford full-time, makes bespoke baked goods to order in her spare time, during summer holidays and half term. But it seems the talented young baker gets it all from her mother Gillian, who taught Amy and her other daughter Lara-Jayne, 22, how to make cakes. Amy gets decorating as she shows onlookers how to perfect cupcakes at a London presentation . 'I had planned a simple chocolate sponge cake but Amy, being more adventurous, single-handedly created a two-tiered cake covered in roll-out fondant icing. 'She then decorated it with heart shaped biscuits on sticks, which later became a recipe in her book (lollipop biscuits). 'She has quite literally surpassed me in the kitchen, a fact that I'm both proud and amazed at. 'It is sometimes hard to get into the kitchen now as Amy is often experimenting with recipes, baking for charity cake sales, or helping preparing for a party or event we are organising.' Her inventive bakes are remarkable for her age. Amy designed and made a pony-themed cake for a teacher at age 12. At age 14 she was commissioned by another teacher to make a three-tiered lace effect wedding cake. She finally baked it in chocolate at age 16 using carrot, pineapple and lemon flavours. A mini oven at Christmas could certainly have helped ignite Amy's passion for cake making . When she was little Amy showed an interest and passion in cooking and baking . Amy launched a cupcake and cake business at age 13 with the help of her mother, as they both thought they could make better cakes than what was already out there. The teenager said: 'I made cupcakes for regular clients as well as celebrity functions and after parties and it grew from there. 'After having seven of my recipes published in a national newspaper weekend supplements, I approached a few publishers with a mock-up of the ideas I had for my book and got the book deal at age 14.' The beautifully illustrated book also features tips on the perfect decoration and setting for each bake. She says: 'I have been brought up cooking and baking by my mum who is also a talented home cook and baker, as were her parents who both worked in catering.' A few of the recipes in the book such as my Grandad's Coconut Ice, and Aunty Lynn's Fudge have been passed down to Amy from members of her family. She continues: 'While I was at home experimenting with recipes my friends were spending their time on social media. 'It was something that I was passionate about so really enjoyed spending my time focusing on it. 'I think it's important that we return to traditional values and that what I try to get across through my cooking. 'The art of cooking and eating healthily is important to me, so I'm very conscious of the ingredients I cook with, but I think we're becoming too calorie obsessed. That being said I try not to eat everything I bake.' She is juggling her lucrative cooking career around studying for her A-levels in English literature, art and music. 'The school I attend doesn't offer cookery as an A Level. I hope to go on to train at Le Cordon Bleu in the future after I have finished school.' Amy says she hopes to have her next cookbook themed around entertaining on bookshelves nationwide by 2017. | A cake-making prodigy is set to be the next Mary Berry as she prepares to publish her second cookbook. Amy-Beth Ellice, 17, from Essex started baking at the age of three and landed her first book deal with her recipe collection Amy's Baking Year at just 14. Her second, all about entertaining, is now firmly in the works but the teenager has her sights set even higher - with plans to launch her own baking products and even become a TV chef. Already baking at five years old Amy-Beth (left) is pictured with sister Lara-Jayne, 10 . Amy-Beth started baking at three-years-old and published her first cookbook, Amy's Baking Year, at age 13 . Her inventive bakes are remarkable for her age. Amy designed and made a pony-themed cake for a teacher at age 12. At age 14 she was commissioned by another teacher to make a three-tiered lace effect wedding cake. She finally baked it in chocolate at age 16 using carrot, pineapple and lemon flavours. A mini oven at Christmas could certainly have helped ignite Amy's passion for cake making . She is juggling her lucrative cooking career around studying for her A-levels in English literature, art and music. 'The school I attend doesn't offer cookery as an A Level. I hope to go on to train at Le Cordon Bleu in the future after I have finished school.' Amy says she hopes to have her next cookbook themed around entertaining on bookshelves nationwide by 2017. |
Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for a controversial weight loss advertisement to be pulled, as Katie Hopkins slammed those complaining about the posters as 'chubsters'. The bright yellow advert for Protein World has been put up in a number of London Underground stations and features a model in a bikini with the question: 'Are you beach body ready?'. But the campaign, which promotes the brand's weight loss collection, has attracted the ire of many social media users and body image campaigners, with some of the posters even being defaced. Scroll down for video . More than 45,000 people have signed a petition calling for this controversial Protein World weight loss advertisement featuring a woman in a bikini to be pulled . A change.org petition calling for the removal of the adverts has now attracted more than 45,000 signatures, while critics of the billboard, unhappy at the insinuation that only those who resemble the model, 24-year-old Renee Somerfield, have the appropriate figures for the beach, have started a hashtag #everybodysready. Now Katie Hopkins has waded into the row, dubbing those who have been vandalising posters 'chubsters', and saying they should turn their efforts to exercising instead. Hopkins, who has been outspoken about weight in the past, tweeted: 'Chubsters, quit vandalising Protein World ads and get your a*** running on the road. Feminism isn’t an excuse for being fat. Eat less move more. 'Ads for ‘beach body ready’ vandalised. Society has huge acceptance for being fat - but masses of abuse for being skinny.' 'We are cheer leading chubsters; "brave" "beautiful inside and out" but we are quick to shame those with self control, eating in moderation.' The former Celebrity Big Brother star, who has made a documentary about her own weight gain and loss, later added: 'Let's get the @ProteinWorld ads at the top of stairs and steep hills. Get the chubsters with their sharpies shifting their chubby a****. Hopkins tweeted: 'Chubsters, quit vandalising Protein World ads and get your a*** running on the road' Katie Hopkins has previously been outspoken on the issue of weight, and wrote on Twitter that 'society has a huge acceptance for being fat - but masses of abuse for being skinny' Hopkins spoke out against those campaigning for the advert to be withdrawn on Twitter . Hopkins later declared that she was going on a run, and encouraged 'angry chubsters' to chase her . 'Off for a run. Angry chubsters - feel free to catch me and tell me about your 'medical issues' @ProteinWorld'. The change.org petition states: 'Protein World is directly targeting individuals, aiming to make them feel physically inferior to the unrealistic body image of the bronzed model, in order to sell their product. 'Perhaps not everyone’s priority is having a ‘beach body’ (by the way, what is that?), and making somebody feel guilty for not prioritising it by questioning their personal choices is a step too far. 'A body’s function is far more intricate and important than looking ‘beach ready’, so in fact it is Protein World who have confused their priorities, if anyone.' The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it has received 216 complaints about the ad, and a spokeswoman said the general nature of the complaints is that the ad is 'offensive, irresponsible and harmful because it promotes an unhealthy body image'. An investigation has not been launched but the ASA said they are 'carefully assessing' the complaints to 'establish if there are grounds for further action'. Online fitness store Protein World, who claim the image has not been doctored using Photoshop, have also been actively engaging in the furore on social media, strongly defending their campaign with some biting responses to aggrieved Twitter users. Richard Staveley, head of marketing at Protein World, said it was 'great' that Hopkins had added her voice to the debate. 'I think much of what is being said and shared online Katie is obviously in agreement,' he said. Hopkins was regularly seen exercising during her time in Celebrity Big Brother . 'It's great to have somebody of such high profile getting involved at all, because it's obviously something that we want to be discussed. 'We want to encourage discussion on this. Ultimately we want to encourage a healthier, fitter nation. We want to encourage everybody to be the very best version of themselves. 'It has been quite odd how many people we've found who are far quicker to fit shame than fat shame. 'And you know if that makes us bad then so be it, and if Katie Hopkins is in agreement with us then we're delighted,' he said. Last week Hopkins was blasted by the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights after she likened migrants to cockroaches. A change.org petition calling for the removal of the adverts has now attracted more than 43,000 signatures, while critics of the billboard have started a hashtag #everybodysready . Many of the posters have been doctored, including this version which had been put up on a train . Another campaigner has their say on one of the Protein World posters . Jordanian Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said the reality television star had used language in her Sun column similar to that used by newspapers and radio stations in Rwanda before the 1994 genocide which led to hundreds of thousands of people being slaughtered. Mr Staveley said Protein World has no official relationship with Hopkins, adding: 'We don't endorse any of her other comments or views necessarily.' The company's Twitter account retweeted Hopkins but Mr Staveley said a retweet does not mean endorsement, adding that it was 'great' to have someone with such a 'strong following' wade in to the debate. He said there is 'no concern' on behalf of the company regarding the petition. Katie Hopkins has described those campaigning against the controversial Protein World 'Beach Ready' adverts as 'chubsters' 'We won't be removing the ad. I mean, there's more than two and a half million people use the London Underground every day and, like I say, sales have considerably jumped, so regardless of that 40,000 I think I can comfortably say that we've had ... it's been better for us, there's been far more positive reaction than negative,' he said. Mr Staveley said they 'always welcome constructive criticism" but said there were "some serial perpetual complainers out there'. He said some of the criticism has demonstrated 'irrational extremist behaviour', such as the 'vandalising' of adverts. Mr Staveley said Protein World is 'not a faceless corporation that's just going to sit silently', adding: 'We're a brand with a personality and that means there will be certain level of engagement across our social media channels which might take some people by surprise.' He said he fully endorsed that engagement, adding: 'That's part of our strategy.' Protein World’s Twitter account has tweeted that it is 'Here to motivate, not commiserate', and used the hashtag #getagrip. 'We are a nation of sympathisers for fatties,' a spokesperson for Protein World tweeted to one user after she signed the change.org petition calling for the removal of the advert. 'Why make your insecurities our problem?' Mr Staveley said if significant 'vitriol' is directed towards Protein World, they are not going to 'sit back and ignore it'. The model at the centre of the controversy has also responded to the 'contradictor' drama, citing the irony of people getting angry about body shaming, whilst body shaming her. 'I think nearly every ad campaign you have ever seen is open to interpretation. But saying the ad is body shaming by body shaming the image is very contradictory. Two wrongs don't make a right,' she told the Huffington Post. Australian Ms Somerfield, who is a strict vegan, said: 'I am a real person behind the image. I work very hard and live a healthy and active lifestyle which is why Protein World chose me for their campaign. I couldn't work every day as a full time model by starving myself, dieting or not looking after my body. Nourish your body, be kind to it and it will love you right back, no matter your size. 'I agree that ALL bodies are 'beach body ready'. Skinny, curvy, muscular, petite, tall, short, young and old. Confidence is beautiful no matter what size you are.... Your reflection doesn't define your worth.' According to its website, Protein World is 'leading the protein revolution with a new and innovative range of pure, GMO-free supplements to help you become healthier, leaner, fitter and stronger'. It says their weight-loss supplements will 'help raise your metabolism and burn fat fast'. | Yellow Protein World advert has the message 'Are you beach body ready?'
Posters feature Australian model Renee Somerfield, 24, wearing a bikini .
Campaign has sparked backlash and 45,000 have called for it to be pulled .
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"Feminism isn’t an excuse for being fat.",
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"Angry chubsters - feel free to catch me and tell me about your 'medical issues' @ProteinWorld'.",
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"The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it has received 216 complaints about the ad, and a spokeswoman said the general nature of the complaints is that the ad is 'offensive, irresponsible and harmful because it promotes an unhealthy body image'.",
"An investigation has not been launched but the ASA said they are 'carefully assessing' the complaints to 'establish if there are grounds for further action'.",
"Online fitness store Protein World, who claim the image has not been doctored using Photoshop, have also been actively engaging in the furore on social media, strongly defending their campaign with some biting responses to aggrieved Twitter users.",
"Richard Staveley, head of marketing at Protein World, said it was 'great' that Hopkins had added her voice to the debate.",
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"Hopkins was regularly seen exercising during her time in Celebrity Big Brother .",
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"Ultimately we want to encourage a healthier, fitter nation.",
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"Last week Hopkins was blasted by the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights after she likened migrants to cockroaches.",
"A change.org petition calling for the removal of the adverts has now attracted more than 43,000 signatures, while critics of the billboard have started a hashtag #everybodysready .",
"Many of the posters have been doctored, including this version which had been put up on a train .",
"Another campaigner has their say on one of the Protein World posters .",
"Jordanian Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said the reality television star had used language in her Sun column similar to that used by newspapers and radio stations in Rwanda before the 1994 genocide which led to hundreds of thousands of people being slaughtered.",
"Mr Staveley said Protein World has no official relationship with Hopkins, adding: 'We don't endorse any of her other comments or views necessarily.'",
"The company's Twitter account retweeted Hopkins but Mr Staveley said a retweet does not mean endorsement, adding that it was 'great' to have someone with such a 'strong following' wade in to the debate.",
"He said there is 'no concern' on behalf of the company regarding the petition.",
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"Mr Staveley said they 'always welcome constructive criticism\" but said there were \"some serial perpetual complainers out there'.",
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"Mr Staveley said Protein World is 'not a faceless corporation that's just going to sit silently', adding: 'We're a brand with a personality and that means there will be certain level of engagement across our social media channels which might take some people by surprise.'",
"He said he fully endorsed that engagement, adding: 'That's part of our strategy.'",
"Protein World’s Twitter account has tweeted that it is 'Here to motivate, not commiserate', and used the hashtag #getagrip.",
"'We are a nation of sympathisers for fatties,' a spokesperson for Protein World tweeted to one user after she signed the change.org petition calling for the removal of the advert.",
"'Why make your insecurities our problem?'",
"Mr Staveley said if significant 'vitriol' is directed towards Protein World, they are not going to 'sit back and ignore it'.",
"The model at the centre of the controversy has also responded to the 'contradictor' drama, citing the irony of people getting angry about body shaming, whilst body shaming her.",
"'I think nearly every ad campaign you have ever seen is open to interpretation.",
"But saying the ad is body shaming by body shaming the image is very contradictory.",
"Two wrongs don't make a right,' she told the Huffington Post.",
"Australian Ms Somerfield, who is a strict vegan, said: 'I am a real person behind the image.",
"I work very hard and live a healthy and active lifestyle which is why Protein World chose me for their campaign.",
"I couldn't work every day as a full time model by starving myself, dieting or not looking after my body.",
"Nourish your body, be kind to it and it will love you right back, no matter your size.",
"'I agree that ALL bodies are 'beach body ready'.",
"Skinny, curvy, muscular, petite, tall, short, young and old.",
"Confidence is beautiful no matter what size you are....",
"Your reflection doesn't define your worth.'",
"According to its website, Protein World is 'leading the protein revolution with a new and innovative range of pure, GMO-free supplements to help you become healthier, leaner, fitter and stronger'.",
"It says their weight-loss supplements will 'help raise your metabolism and burn fat fast'."
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Get the chubsters with their sharpies shifting their chubby a****. Hopkins later declared that she was going on a run, and encouraged 'angry chubsters' to chase her . Angry chubsters - feel free to catch me and tell me about your 'medical issues' @ProteinWorld'. 'Perhaps not everyone’s priority is having a ‘beach body’ (by the way, what is that? 'A body’s function is far more intricate and important than looking ‘beach ready’, so in fact it is Protein World who have confused their priorities, if anyone.' An investigation has not been launched but the ASA said they are 'carefully assessing' the complaints to 'establish if there are grounds for further action'. Richard Staveley, head of marketing at Protein World, said it was 'great' that Hopkins had added her voice to the debate. Hopkins was regularly seen exercising during her time in Celebrity Big Brother . 'We want to encourage discussion on this. We want to encourage everybody to be the very best version of themselves. 'And you know if that makes us bad then so be it, and if Katie Hopkins is in agreement with us then we're delighted,' he said. A change.org petition calling for the removal of the adverts has now attracted more than 43,000 signatures, while critics of the billboard have started a hashtag #everybodysready . Another campaigner has their say on one of the Protein World posters . Mr Staveley said Protein World has no official relationship with Hopkins, adding: 'We don't endorse any of her other comments or views necessarily.' He said there is 'no concern' on behalf of the company regarding the petition. I mean, there's more than two and a half million people use the London Underground every day and, like I say, sales have considerably jumped, so regardless of that 40,000 I think I can comfortably say that we've had ... it's been better for us, there's been far more positive reaction than negative,' he said. He said some of the criticism has demonstrated 'irrational extremist behaviour', such as the 'vandalising' of adverts. He said he fully endorsed that engagement, adding: 'That's part of our strategy.' 'We are a nation of sympathisers for fatties,' a spokesperson for Protein World tweeted to one user after she signed the change.org petition calling for the removal of the advert. Mr Staveley said if significant 'vitriol' is directed towards Protein World, they are not going to 'sit back and ignore it'. 'I think nearly every ad campaign you have ever seen is open to interpretation. Two wrongs don't make a right,' she told the Huffington Post. I work very hard and live a healthy and active lifestyle which is why Protein World chose me for their campaign. Nourish your body, be kind to it and it will love you right back, no matter your size. Skinny, curvy, muscular, petite, tall, short, young and old. Your reflection doesn't define your worth.' It says their weight-loss supplements will 'help raise your metabolism and burn fat fast'. | Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for a controversial weight loss advertisement to be pulled, as Katie Hopkins slammed those complaining about the posters as 'chubsters'. An investigation has not been launched but the ASA said they are 'carefully assessing' the complaints to 'establish if there are grounds for further action'. Society has huge acceptance for being fat - but masses of abuse for being skinny.' The bright yellow advert for Protein World has been put up in a number of London Underground stations and features a model in a bikini with the question: 'Are you beach body ready?'. Katie Hopkins has described those campaigning against the controversial Protein World 'Beach Ready' adverts as 'chubsters' 'We won't be removing the ad. 'Off for a run. He said he fully endorsed that engagement, adding: 'That's part of our strategy.' Australian Ms Somerfield, who is a strict vegan, said: 'I am a real person behind the image. Hopkins later declared that she was going on a run, and encouraged 'angry chubsters' to chase her . Now Katie Hopkins has waded into the row, dubbing those who have been vandalising posters 'chubsters', and saying they should turn their efforts to exercising instead. 'Ads for ‘beach body ready’ vandalised. Hopkins, who has been outspoken about weight in the past, tweeted: 'Chubsters, quit vandalising Protein World ads and get your a*** running on the road. Angry chubsters - feel free to catch me and tell me about your 'medical issues' @ProteinWorld'. 'We are a nation of sympathisers for fatties,' a spokesperson for Protein World tweeted to one user after she signed the change.org petition calling for the removal of the advert. A change.org petition calling for the removal of the adverts has now attracted more than 43,000 signatures, while critics of the billboard have started a hashtag #everybodysready . | Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for a controversial weight loss advertisement to be pulled, as Katie Hopkins slammed those complaining about the posters as 'chubsters'. The bright yellow advert for Protein World has been put up in a number of London Underground stations and features a model in a bikini with the question: 'Are you beach body ready?'. But the campaign, which promotes the brand's weight loss collection, has attracted the ire of many social media users and body image campaigners, with some of the posters even being defaced. Scroll down for video . More than 45,000 people have signed a petition calling for this controversial Protein World weight loss advertisement featuring a woman in a bikini to be pulled . A change.org petition calling for the removal of the adverts has now attracted more than 45,000 signatures, while critics of the billboard, unhappy at the insinuation that only those who resemble the model, 24-year-old Renee Somerfield, have the appropriate figures for the beach, have started a hashtag #everybodysready. Now Katie Hopkins has waded into the row, dubbing those who have been vandalising posters 'chubsters', and saying they should turn their efforts to exercising instead. Hopkins, who has been outspoken about weight in the past, tweeted: 'Chubsters, quit vandalising Protein World ads and get your a*** running on the road. Feminism isn’t an excuse for being fat. Eat less move more. 'Ads for ‘beach body ready’ vandalised. Society has huge acceptance for being fat - but masses of abuse for being skinny.' Hopkins was regularly seen exercising during her time in Celebrity Big Brother . 'It's great to have somebody of such high profile getting involved at all, because it's obviously something that we want to be discussed. 'We want to encourage discussion on this. Ultimately we want to encourage a healthier, fitter nation. We want to encourage everybody to be the very best version of themselves. 'It has been quite odd how many people we've found who are far quicker to fit shame than fat shame. 'And you know if that makes us bad then so be it, and if Katie Hopkins is in agreement with us then we're delighted,' he said. Last week Hopkins was blasted by the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights after she likened migrants to cockroaches. A change.org petition calling for the removal of the adverts has now attracted more than 43,000 signatures, while critics of the billboard have started a hashtag #everybodysready . Many of the posters have been doctored, including this version which had been put up on a train . Another campaigner has their say on one of the Protein World posters . Two wrongs don't make a right,' she told the Huffington Post. Australian Ms Somerfield, who is a strict vegan, said: 'I am a real person behind the image. I work very hard and live a healthy and active lifestyle which is why Protein World chose me for their campaign. I couldn't work every day as a full time model by starving myself, dieting or not looking after my body. Nourish your body, be kind to it and it will love you right back, no matter your size. 'I agree that ALL bodies are 'beach body ready'. Skinny, curvy, muscular, petite, tall, short, young and old. Confidence is beautiful no matter what size you are.... Your reflection doesn't define your worth.' According to its website, Protein World is 'leading the protein revolution with a new and innovative range of pure, GMO-free supplements to help you become healthier, leaner, fitter and stronger'. It says their weight-loss supplements will 'help raise your metabolism and burn fat fast'. | Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for a controversial weight loss advertisement to be pulled, as Katie Hopkins slammed those complaining about the posters as 'chubsters'. The bright yellow advert for Protein World has been put up in a number of London Underground stations and features a model in a bikini with the question: 'Are you beach body ready?'. But the campaign, which promotes the brand's weight loss collection, has attracted the ire of many social media users and body image campaigners, with some of the posters even being defaced. Scroll down for video . More than 45,000 people have signed a petition calling for this controversial Protein World weight loss advertisement featuring a woman in a bikini to be pulled . A change.org petition calling for the removal of the adverts has now attracted more than 45,000 signatures, while critics of the billboard, unhappy at the insinuation that only those who resemble the model, 24-year-old Renee Somerfield, have the appropriate figures for the beach, have started a hashtag #everybodysready. Now Katie Hopkins has waded into the row, dubbing those who have been vandalising posters 'chubsters', and saying they should turn their efforts to exercising instead. Hopkins, who has been outspoken about weight in the past, tweeted: 'Chubsters, quit vandalising Protein World ads and get your a*** running on the road. Feminism isn’t an excuse for being fat. Eat less move more. 'Ads for ‘beach body ready’ vandalised. Society has huge acceptance for being fat - but masses of abuse for being skinny.' 'We are cheer leading chubsters; "brave" "beautiful inside and out" but we are quick to shame those with self control, eating in moderation.' The former Celebrity Big Brother star, who has made a documentary about her own weight gain and loss, later added: 'Let's get the @ProteinWorld ads at the top of stairs and steep hills. Get the chubsters with their sharpies shifting their chubby a****. Hopkins tweeted: 'Chubsters, quit vandalising Protein World ads and get your a*** running on the road' Katie Hopkins has previously been outspoken on the issue of weight, and wrote on Twitter that 'society has a huge acceptance for being fat - but masses of abuse for being skinny' Hopkins spoke out against those campaigning for the advert to be withdrawn on Twitter . Hopkins later declared that she was going on a run, and encouraged 'angry chubsters' to chase her . Online fitness store Protein World, who claim the image has not been doctored using Photoshop, have also been actively engaging in the furore on social media, strongly defending their campaign with some biting responses to aggrieved Twitter users. Richard Staveley, head of marketing at Protein World, said it was 'great' that Hopkins had added her voice to the debate. 'I think much of what is being said and shared online Katie is obviously in agreement,' he said. Hopkins was regularly seen exercising during her time in Celebrity Big Brother . 'It's great to have somebody of such high profile getting involved at all, because it's obviously something that we want to be discussed. 'We want to encourage discussion on this. Ultimately we want to encourage a healthier, fitter nation. We want to encourage everybody to be the very best version of themselves. 'It has been quite odd how many people we've found who are far quicker to fit shame than fat shame. 'And you know if that makes us bad then so be it, and if Katie Hopkins is in agreement with us then we're delighted,' he said. Last week Hopkins was blasted by the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights after she likened migrants to cockroaches. A change.org petition calling for the removal of the adverts has now attracted more than 43,000 signatures, while critics of the billboard have started a hashtag #everybodysready . Many of the posters have been doctored, including this version which had been put up on a train . Another campaigner has their say on one of the Protein World posters . Jordanian Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said the reality television star had used language in her Sun column similar to that used by newspapers and radio stations in Rwanda before the 1994 genocide which led to hundreds of thousands of people being slaughtered. Mr Staveley said Protein World has no official relationship with Hopkins, adding: 'We don't endorse any of her other comments or views necessarily.' The company's Twitter account retweeted Hopkins but Mr Staveley said a retweet does not mean endorsement, adding that it was 'great' to have someone with such a 'strong following' wade in to the debate. 'Why make your insecurities our problem?' Mr Staveley said if significant 'vitriol' is directed towards Protein World, they are not going to 'sit back and ignore it'. The model at the centre of the controversy has also responded to the 'contradictor' drama, citing the irony of people getting angry about body shaming, whilst body shaming her. 'I think nearly every ad campaign you have ever seen is open to interpretation. But saying the ad is body shaming by body shaming the image is very contradictory. Two wrongs don't make a right,' she told the Huffington Post. Australian Ms Somerfield, who is a strict vegan, said: 'I am a real person behind the image. I work very hard and live a healthy and active lifestyle which is why Protein World chose me for their campaign. I couldn't work every day as a full time model by starving myself, dieting or not looking after my body. Nourish your body, be kind to it and it will love you right back, no matter your size. 'I agree that ALL bodies are 'beach body ready'. Skinny, curvy, muscular, petite, tall, short, young and old. Confidence is beautiful no matter what size you are.... Your reflection doesn't define your worth.' According to its website, Protein World is 'leading the protein revolution with a new and innovative range of pure, GMO-free supplements to help you become healthier, leaner, fitter and stronger'. It says their weight-loss supplements will 'help raise your metabolism and burn fat fast'. | Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for a controversial weight loss advertisement to be pulled, as Katie Hopkins slammed those complaining about the posters as 'chubsters'. The bright yellow advert for Protein World has been put up in a number of London Underground stations and features a model in a bikini with the question: 'Are you beach body ready?'. But the campaign, which promotes the brand's weight loss collection, has attracted the ire of many social media users and body image campaigners, with some of the posters even being defaced. Scroll down for video . More than 45,000 people have signed a petition calling for this controversial Protein World weight loss advertisement featuring a woman in a bikini to be pulled . A change.org petition calling for the removal of the adverts has now attracted more than 45,000 signatures, while critics of the billboard, unhappy at the insinuation that only those who resemble the model, 24-year-old Renee Somerfield, have the appropriate figures for the beach, have started a hashtag #everybodysready. Ultimately we want to encourage a healthier, fitter nation. We want to encourage everybody to be the very best version of themselves. 'It has been quite odd how many people we've found who are far quicker to fit shame than fat shame. 'And you know if that makes us bad then so be it, and if Katie Hopkins is in agreement with us then we're delighted,' he said. Last week Hopkins was blasted by the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights after she likened migrants to cockroaches. Skinny, curvy, muscular, petite, tall, short, young and old. Confidence is beautiful no matter what size you are.... Your reflection doesn't define your worth.' According to its website, Protein World is 'leading the protein revolution with a new and innovative range of pure, GMO-free supplements to help you become healthier, leaner, fitter and stronger'. It says their weight-loss supplements will 'help raise your metabolism and burn fat fast'. |
Tents crushed by snow, belongings strewn across the mountainside and a desperate scramble to find any injured victims: this is the chaotic scene after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake sparked an avalanche on Mount Everest, killing 18 people. Before and after images show how the wave of snow, ice and rock flattened the usually serene 18,000-foot-altitude base camp on Saturday. The avalanche started on Mount Kumori, a 23,000-foot-high mountain just a few miles from Everest, and gathered strength as it tore across the world's highest peak. Half an hour after the initial quake, another magnitude-6.6 aftershock hit, followed by smaller aftershocks across the region. Eighteen people died in the avalanche, including four Americans, and 61 were injured, according to Nepal's mountaineering department. Scroll down for videos . Covered: An image, left, shows Everest Base Camp as it usually looks in April compared to how the same place looked following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake on Saturday. Survivors have recalled how they felt themselves being dragged by the wind and snow and emerged to find the camp destroyed . Before the storm: The snow-covered scenes are in start contrast to how the base camp (seen in 2013) usually looks at this time of year . Flattened: But on Saturday, an avalanche pummeled the campers at the 18,000-foot-altitude base camp, leaving it covered with snow . American Google executive Dan Fredinburg, 33, was the first confirmed fatality on the mountain. New Jersey-born Dr Marisa Eve Girawong, 29, was also killed by the avalanche where she worked as a medic for Madison Mountaineering. A third American, Tom Taplin, 61, who owned TET Films & Photography, was making a documentary when the earthquake hit, NBC News reported. His wife Corey Fryer told the station he died 'doing what he loved'. On Sunday the first survivors were flown off Everest by aid helicopters and began sharing their incredible stories of survival. Bhim Bahudar Khatri, a cook for a climbing team, said: 'I was cooking for my team in the meal tent when the earthquake hit. We all rushed out to the open and the next moment a huge wall of snow just piled on me. 'I managed to dig out of what could easily have been my grave. I wiggled and used my hands as claws to dig as much as I could. I was suffocating, I could not breathe. But I knew I had to survive. 'I dug a few more feet until I was out of the snow and could breathe. I looked around and saw the tents all torn, crushed and many people injured. I had lived, but lost many of my friends.' An Everest guide, Pemba Sherpa, 43, added: 'I was resting in my tent when the earthquake hit. I heard a big noise and the next thing I know I was swept away by the snow. I must have been swept almost 200 meters. I lost consciousness. Wreckage: People look over the scene on Saturday after the earthquake triggered the avalanche that flattened parts of the base camp . Deadly: An image from Sunday shows a tent completely flattened by the avalanche, which left 18 people dead on Saturday . Carried to safety: Rescuers use a makeshift stretcher to carry an injured person after the massive avalanche on Saturday . Changed landscape: Another photograph shows the base camp following the huge avalanche on Saturday . Fight for survival: One survivor recalled 'a huge wall of snow' falling on him and how he had to claw his way out to survival . Recovery: A group is seen carrying an injured climber in their sleeping bag; more than 60 people were injured in the incident . Mountaineering instructor Chris Harling, 41, from Keswick, Cumbria, has spoken of the terrifying moment he felt the ground 'turn to jelly under his feet' after the earthquake hit Mount Everest . 'When I regained consciousness, I was in a tent surrounded by foreigners. I did not know what happened or where I was.' He said the toll on Everest was sure to rise: 'There are still many people who are still missing on the mountain. There were several tents buried by the snow, several blown away.' Michael Churton, a filmmaker from New York, was with four other colleagues at the base camp when the earthquake hit, and he said that it took about 45 seconds for the avalanche to finish. 'I told the group to get down,' he said. 'It was about 4,000 feet of snow just coming and there was nowhere to run.' After curling up into a fetal position, he was thrown into a rock, which left him with cuts to his face and a black eye - but he was otherwise uninjured. Mountaineering instructor Chris Harling, 41, from Keswick, Cumbria, has spoken of the terrifying moment he felt the ground 'turn to jelly under his feet' after the earthquake hit Mount Everest. Speaking from his sleeping bag at base camp on the north side of the mountain, the experienced climber said his group took cover after rocks the size of cars came crashing down around them. 'At first we could feel the trembling under the tent, but it was eerie as there was no noise, it was silent. Then it felt like we were shaking on a huge plate of jelly,' he said. 'It was so strange feeling the ground turn to jelly under our feet and we thought the mountain would start crashing down on us.' The instructor from Adventure Peaks, who was leading a group of eight clients on their first trip up the mountain, said the area was badly hit by rock falls, but they all escaped injury. Killed: Three Americans died on the mountain: Dr Marisa Eve Girawong, 29, (left), who was working as a medic at the time, Google exec Dan Fredinburg, 33, (center with his ex-girlfriend, actress Sophia Bush) and documentary filmmaker Tom Taplin, 61 (right) Heading out: Rescuers carry a sherpa injured by the avalanche. The quake is believed to have killed more than 4,000 people . Heading home: A rescue helicopter prepares to land on Sunday and the first survivors were carried off the mountainside . 'Sure enough, an area of steep cliffs did break off sending car sized boulders hurtling down only a few hundred metres from our tents. We are still feeling aftershocks hours later. 'We were very lucky as no one in our group has been injured, but one climber was struck by a boulder.' He said their main priority was now working out how to leave base camp and make their way home, as the road to Kathmandu has been obliterated by the quake. 'We are trapped and have nowhere to go, we can't get back to Kathmandu, the road has been completely destroyed and there is absolutely no way to get through.' Climber Garrett Madison, who runs Seattle-based firm Madison Mountaineering, described how he was leading his group up the mountain when he heard the terrifying sound of avalanches. 'We heard an awful noise and heard avalanches coming down either side of the valley,' he said. 'We thought we were going to get wiped out but we were only dusted by a snow cloud. We proceeded up to Camp Two and contacted Base Camp where we heard of the awful destruction.' On Monday, it emerged that the death toll from the earthquake has risen to 4,400 people, with more than 8,000 injured. The toll is expected to rise as assessments are made in vulnerable mountain villages that have been inaccessible since the quake. Nepalese officials have speculated that the number of casualties could reach as high as 10,000. | Photographs taken after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake sparked an avalanche on Mount Everest on Saturday show the campsite buried beneath snow and belongings strewn across the mountain .
Eighteen people were killed in the avalanche, including three Americans, and more than 60 were injured .
Survivors recalled harrowing tales of being pummeled by snow and rocks as they prayed for their lives .
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"Before and after images show how the wave of snow, ice and rock flattened the usually serene 18,000-foot-altitude base camp on Saturday.",
"The avalanche started on Mount Kumori, a 23,000-foot-high mountain just a few miles from Everest, and gathered strength as it tore across the world's highest peak.",
"Half an hour after the initial quake, another magnitude-6.6 aftershock hit, followed by smaller aftershocks across the region.",
"Eighteen people died in the avalanche, including four Americans, and 61 were injured, according to Nepal's mountaineering department.",
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"Covered: An image, left, shows Everest Base Camp as it usually looks in April compared to how the same place looked following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake on Saturday.",
"Survivors have recalled how they felt themselves being dragged by the wind and snow and emerged to find the camp destroyed .",
"Before the storm: The snow-covered scenes are in start contrast to how the base camp (seen in 2013) usually looks at this time of year .",
"Flattened: But on Saturday, an avalanche pummeled the campers at the 18,000-foot-altitude base camp, leaving it covered with snow .",
"American Google executive Dan Fredinburg, 33, was the first confirmed fatality on the mountain.",
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"A third American, Tom Taplin, 61, who owned TET Films & Photography, was making a documentary when the earthquake hit, NBC News reported.",
"His wife Corey Fryer told the station he died 'doing what he loved'.",
"On Sunday the first survivors were flown off Everest by aid helicopters and began sharing their incredible stories of survival.",
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"I looked around and saw the tents all torn, crushed and many people injured.",
"I had lived, but lost many of my friends.'",
"An Everest guide, Pemba Sherpa, 43, added: 'I was resting in my tent when the earthquake hit.",
"I heard a big noise and the next thing I know I was swept away by the snow.",
"I must have been swept almost 200 meters.",
"I lost consciousness.",
"Wreckage: People look over the scene on Saturday after the earthquake triggered the avalanche that flattened parts of the base camp .",
"Deadly: An image from Sunday shows a tent completely flattened by the avalanche, which left 18 people dead on Saturday .",
"Carried to safety: Rescuers use a makeshift stretcher to carry an injured person after the massive avalanche on Saturday .",
"Changed landscape: Another photograph shows the base camp following the huge avalanche on Saturday .",
"Fight for survival: One survivor recalled 'a huge wall of snow' falling on him and how he had to claw his way out to survival .",
"Recovery: A group is seen carrying an injured climber in their sleeping bag; more than 60 people were injured in the incident .",
"Mountaineering instructor Chris Harling, 41, from Keswick, Cumbria, has spoken of the terrifying moment he felt the ground 'turn to jelly under his feet' after the earthquake hit Mount Everest .",
"'When I regained consciousness, I was in a tent surrounded by foreigners.",
"I did not know what happened or where I was.'",
"He said the toll on Everest was sure to rise: 'There are still many people who are still missing on the mountain.",
"There were several tents buried by the snow, several blown away.'",
"Michael Churton, a filmmaker from New York, was with four other colleagues at the base camp when the earthquake hit, and he said that it took about 45 seconds for the avalanche to finish.",
"'I told the group to get down,' he said.",
"'It was about 4,000 feet of snow just coming and there was nowhere to run.'",
"After curling up into a fetal position, he was thrown into a rock, which left him with cuts to his face and a black eye - but he was otherwise uninjured.",
"Mountaineering instructor Chris Harling, 41, from Keswick, Cumbria, has spoken of the terrifying moment he felt the ground 'turn to jelly under his feet' after the earthquake hit Mount Everest.",
"Speaking from his sleeping bag at base camp on the north side of the mountain, the experienced climber said his group took cover after rocks the size of cars came crashing down around them.",
"'At first we could feel the trembling under the tent, but it was eerie as there was no noise, it was silent.",
"Then it felt like we were shaking on a huge plate of jelly,' he said.",
"'It was so strange feeling the ground turn to jelly under our feet and we thought the mountain would start crashing down on us.'",
"The instructor from Adventure Peaks, who was leading a group of eight clients on their first trip up the mountain, said the area was badly hit by rock falls, but they all escaped injury.",
"Killed: Three Americans died on the mountain: Dr Marisa Eve Girawong, 29, (left), who was working as a medic at the time, Google exec Dan Fredinburg, 33, (center with his ex-girlfriend, actress Sophia Bush) and documentary filmmaker Tom Taplin, 61 (right) Heading out: Rescuers carry a sherpa injured by the avalanche.",
"The quake is believed to have killed more than 4,000 people .",
"Heading home: A rescue helicopter prepares to land on Sunday and the first survivors were carried off the mountainside .",
"'Sure enough, an area of steep cliffs did break off sending car sized boulders hurtling down only a few hundred metres from our tents.",
"We are still feeling aftershocks hours later.",
"'We were very lucky as no one in our group has been injured, but one climber was struck by a boulder.'",
"He said their main priority was now working out how to leave base camp and make their way home, as the road to Kathmandu has been obliterated by the quake.",
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"Climber Garrett Madison, who runs Seattle-based firm Madison Mountaineering, described how he was leading his group up the mountain when he heard the terrifying sound of avalanches.",
"'We heard an awful noise and heard avalanches coming down either side of the valley,' he said.",
"'We thought we were going to get wiped out but we were only dusted by a snow cloud.",
"We proceeded up to Camp Two and contacted Base Camp where we heard of the awful destruction.'",
"On Monday, it emerged that the death toll from the earthquake has risen to 4,400 people, with more than 8,000 injured.",
"The toll is expected to rise as assessments are made in vulnerable mountain villages that have been inaccessible since the quake.",
"Nepalese officials have speculated that the number of casualties could reach as high as 10,000."
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A third American, Tom Taplin, 61, who owned TET Films & Photography, was making a documentary when the earthquake hit, NBC News reported. On Sunday the first survivors were flown off Everest by aid helicopters and began sharing their incredible stories of survival. We all rushed out to the open and the next moment a huge wall of snow just piled on me. I wiggled and used my hands as claws to dig as much as I could. But I knew I had to survive. I looked around and saw the tents all torn, crushed and many people injured. An Everest guide, Pemba Sherpa, 43, added: 'I was resting in my tent when the earthquake hit. I must have been swept almost 200 meters. Wreckage: People look over the scene on Saturday after the earthquake triggered the avalanche that flattened parts of the base camp . Carried to safety: Rescuers use a makeshift stretcher to carry an injured person after the massive avalanche on Saturday . Fight for survival: One survivor recalled 'a huge wall of snow' falling on him and how he had to claw his way out to survival . Mountaineering instructor Chris Harling, 41, from Keswick, Cumbria, has spoken of the terrifying moment he felt the ground 'turn to jelly under his feet' after the earthquake hit Mount Everest . I did not know what happened or where I was.' There were several tents buried by the snow, several blown away.' 'I told the group to get down,' he said. After curling up into a fetal position, he was thrown into a rock, which left him with cuts to his face and a black eye - but he was otherwise uninjured. Speaking from his sleeping bag at base camp on the north side of the mountain, the experienced climber said his group took cover after rocks the size of cars came crashing down around them. Then it felt like we were shaking on a huge plate of jelly,' he said. The instructor from Adventure Peaks, who was leading a group of eight clients on their first trip up the mountain, said the area was badly hit by rock falls, but they all escaped injury. The quake is believed to have killed more than 4,000 people . 'Sure enough, an area of steep cliffs did break off sending car sized boulders hurtling down only a few hundred metres from our tents. 'We were very lucky as no one in our group has been injured, but one climber was struck by a boulder.' 'We are trapped and have nowhere to go, we can't get back to Kathmandu, the road has been completely destroyed and there is absolutely no way to get through.' 'We heard an awful noise and heard avalanches coming down either side of the valley,' he said. We proceeded up to Camp Two and contacted Base Camp where we heard of the awful destruction.' The toll is expected to rise as assessments are made in vulnerable mountain villages that have been inaccessible since the quake. | Killed: Three Americans died on the mountain: Dr Marisa Eve Girawong, 29, (left), who was working as a medic at the time, Google exec Dan Fredinburg, 33, (center with his ex-girlfriend, actress Sophia Bush) and documentary filmmaker Tom Taplin, 61 (right) Heading out: Rescuers carry a sherpa injured by the avalanche. I wiggled and used my hands as claws to dig as much as I could. Heading home: A rescue helicopter prepares to land on Sunday and the first survivors were carried off the mountainside . The quake is believed to have killed more than 4,000 people . Bhim Bahudar Khatri, a cook for a climbing team, said: 'I was cooking for my team in the meal tent when the earthquake hit. His wife Corey Fryer told the station he died 'doing what he loved'. New Jersey-born Dr Marisa Eve Girawong, 29, was also killed by the avalanche where she worked as a medic for Madison Mountaineering. There were several tents buried by the snow, several blown away.' Eighteen people died in the avalanche, including four Americans, and 61 were injured, according to Nepal's mountaineering department. 'I managed to dig out of what could easily have been my grave. 'When I regained consciousness, I was in a tent surrounded by foreigners. On Monday, it emerged that the death toll from the earthquake has risen to 4,400 people, with more than 8,000 injured. Nepalese officials have speculated that the number of casualties could reach as high as 10,000. I must have been swept almost 200 meters. Covered: An image, left, shows Everest Base Camp as it usually looks in April compared to how the same place looked following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake on Saturday. | Tents crushed by snow, belongings strewn across the mountainside and a desperate scramble to find any injured victims: this is the chaotic scene after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake sparked an avalanche on Mount Everest, killing 18 people. Before and after images show how the wave of snow, ice and rock flattened the usually serene 18,000-foot-altitude base camp on Saturday. The avalanche started on Mount Kumori, a 23,000-foot-high mountain just a few miles from Everest, and gathered strength as it tore across the world's highest peak. Half an hour after the initial quake, another magnitude-6.6 aftershock hit, followed by smaller aftershocks across the region. Eighteen people died in the avalanche, including four Americans, and 61 were injured, according to Nepal's mountaineering department. Scroll down for videos . Covered: An image, left, shows Everest Base Camp as it usually looks in April compared to how the same place looked following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake on Saturday. Survivors have recalled how they felt themselves being dragged by the wind and snow and emerged to find the camp destroyed . Before the storm: The snow-covered scenes are in start contrast to how the base camp (seen in 2013) usually looks at this time of year . Flattened: But on Saturday, an avalanche pummeled the campers at the 18,000-foot-altitude base camp, leaving it covered with snow . American Google executive Dan Fredinburg, 33, was the first confirmed fatality on the mountain. I lost consciousness. Wreckage: People look over the scene on Saturday after the earthquake triggered the avalanche that flattened parts of the base camp . Deadly: An image from Sunday shows a tent completely flattened by the avalanche, which left 18 people dead on Saturday . Carried to safety: Rescuers use a makeshift stretcher to carry an injured person after the massive avalanche on Saturday . Changed landscape: Another photograph shows the base camp following the huge avalanche on Saturday . Fight for survival: One survivor recalled 'a huge wall of snow' falling on him and how he had to claw his way out to survival . Recovery: A group is seen carrying an injured climber in their sleeping bag; more than 60 people were injured in the incident . Mountaineering instructor Chris Harling, 41, from Keswick, Cumbria, has spoken of the terrifying moment he felt the ground 'turn to jelly under his feet' after the earthquake hit Mount Everest . 'When I regained consciousness, I was in a tent surrounded by foreigners. I did not know what happened or where I was.' He said the toll on Everest was sure to rise: 'There are still many people who are still missing on the mountain. 'We were very lucky as no one in our group has been injured, but one climber was struck by a boulder.' He said their main priority was now working out how to leave base camp and make their way home, as the road to Kathmandu has been obliterated by the quake. 'We are trapped and have nowhere to go, we can't get back to Kathmandu, the road has been completely destroyed and there is absolutely no way to get through.' Climber Garrett Madison, who runs Seattle-based firm Madison Mountaineering, described how he was leading his group up the mountain when he heard the terrifying sound of avalanches. 'We heard an awful noise and heard avalanches coming down either side of the valley,' he said. 'We thought we were going to get wiped out but we were only dusted by a snow cloud. We proceeded up to Camp Two and contacted Base Camp where we heard of the awful destruction.' On Monday, it emerged that the death toll from the earthquake has risen to 4,400 people, with more than 8,000 injured. The toll is expected to rise as assessments are made in vulnerable mountain villages that have been inaccessible since the quake. Nepalese officials have speculated that the number of casualties could reach as high as 10,000. | Tents crushed by snow, belongings strewn across the mountainside and a desperate scramble to find any injured victims: this is the chaotic scene after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake sparked an avalanche on Mount Everest, killing 18 people. Before and after images show how the wave of snow, ice and rock flattened the usually serene 18,000-foot-altitude base camp on Saturday. The avalanche started on Mount Kumori, a 23,000-foot-high mountain just a few miles from Everest, and gathered strength as it tore across the world's highest peak. Half an hour after the initial quake, another magnitude-6.6 aftershock hit, followed by smaller aftershocks across the region. Eighteen people died in the avalanche, including four Americans, and 61 were injured, according to Nepal's mountaineering department. Scroll down for videos . Covered: An image, left, shows Everest Base Camp as it usually looks in April compared to how the same place looked following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake on Saturday. Survivors have recalled how they felt themselves being dragged by the wind and snow and emerged to find the camp destroyed . Before the storm: The snow-covered scenes are in start contrast to how the base camp (seen in 2013) usually looks at this time of year . Flattened: But on Saturday, an avalanche pummeled the campers at the 18,000-foot-altitude base camp, leaving it covered with snow . American Google executive Dan Fredinburg, 33, was the first confirmed fatality on the mountain. New Jersey-born Dr Marisa Eve Girawong, 29, was also killed by the avalanche where she worked as a medic for Madison Mountaineering. A third American, Tom Taplin, 61, who owned TET Films & Photography, was making a documentary when the earthquake hit, NBC News reported. His wife Corey Fryer told the station he died 'doing what he loved'. On Sunday the first survivors were flown off Everest by aid helicopters and began sharing their incredible stories of survival. Bhim Bahudar Khatri, a cook for a climbing team, said: 'I was cooking for my team in the meal tent when the earthquake hit. We all rushed out to the open and the next moment a huge wall of snow just piled on me. An Everest guide, Pemba Sherpa, 43, added: 'I was resting in my tent when the earthquake hit. I heard a big noise and the next thing I know I was swept away by the snow. I must have been swept almost 200 meters. I lost consciousness. Wreckage: People look over the scene on Saturday after the earthquake triggered the avalanche that flattened parts of the base camp . Deadly: An image from Sunday shows a tent completely flattened by the avalanche, which left 18 people dead on Saturday . Carried to safety: Rescuers use a makeshift stretcher to carry an injured person after the massive avalanche on Saturday . Changed landscape: Another photograph shows the base camp following the huge avalanche on Saturday . Fight for survival: One survivor recalled 'a huge wall of snow' falling on him and how he had to claw his way out to survival . Recovery: A group is seen carrying an injured climber in their sleeping bag; more than 60 people were injured in the incident . Mountaineering instructor Chris Harling, 41, from Keswick, Cumbria, has spoken of the terrifying moment he felt the ground 'turn to jelly under his feet' after the earthquake hit Mount Everest . 'When I regained consciousness, I was in a tent surrounded by foreigners. I did not know what happened or where I was.' He said the toll on Everest was sure to rise: 'There are still many people who are still missing on the mountain. There were several tents buried by the snow, several blown away.' Michael Churton, a filmmaker from New York, was with four other colleagues at the base camp when the earthquake hit, and he said that it took about 45 seconds for the avalanche to finish. 'I told the group to get down,' he said. The instructor from Adventure Peaks, who was leading a group of eight clients on their first trip up the mountain, said the area was badly hit by rock falls, but they all escaped injury. Killed: Three Americans died on the mountain: Dr Marisa Eve Girawong, 29, (left), who was working as a medic at the time, Google exec Dan Fredinburg, 33, (center with his ex-girlfriend, actress Sophia Bush) and documentary filmmaker Tom Taplin, 61 (right) Heading out: Rescuers carry a sherpa injured by the avalanche. The quake is believed to have killed more than 4,000 people . Heading home: A rescue helicopter prepares to land on Sunday and the first survivors were carried off the mountainside . 'Sure enough, an area of steep cliffs did break off sending car sized boulders hurtling down only a few hundred metres from our tents. We are still feeling aftershocks hours later. 'We were very lucky as no one in our group has been injured, but one climber was struck by a boulder.' He said their main priority was now working out how to leave base camp and make their way home, as the road to Kathmandu has been obliterated by the quake. 'We are trapped and have nowhere to go, we can't get back to Kathmandu, the road has been completely destroyed and there is absolutely no way to get through.' Climber Garrett Madison, who runs Seattle-based firm Madison Mountaineering, described how he was leading his group up the mountain when he heard the terrifying sound of avalanches. 'We heard an awful noise and heard avalanches coming down either side of the valley,' he said. 'We thought we were going to get wiped out but we were only dusted by a snow cloud. We proceeded up to Camp Two and contacted Base Camp where we heard of the awful destruction.' On Monday, it emerged that the death toll from the earthquake has risen to 4,400 people, with more than 8,000 injured. The toll is expected to rise as assessments are made in vulnerable mountain villages that have been inaccessible since the quake. Nepalese officials have speculated that the number of casualties could reach as high as 10,000. | Tents crushed by snow, belongings strewn across the mountainside and a desperate scramble to find any injured victims: this is the chaotic scene after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake sparked an avalanche on Mount Everest, killing 18 people. Before and after images show how the wave of snow, ice and rock flattened the usually serene 18,000-foot-altitude base camp on Saturday. 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Oil from a Russian trawler which was towed out to sea to sink after catching fire in port is washing up on the beaches of Gran Canaria and threatening tourist spots across the Canary Islands. The Russian vessel Oleg Naydenov was carrying 1,400 metric tons of viscous fuel oil, when it caught fire in Las Palmas port on April 11. It was towed out to sea as a precaution and sank some 15 miles south of the island three days later. Clean up operation: Volunteers clear oil from the sunken Russian Trawler Naydenov on Los Seco beach, Gran Canaria . Spill: The Oleg Naydenov was carrying 1,400 tonnes of fuel oil when it caught fire in Las Palmas port before being towed it out to sea where it sank . Threat: An aerial picture shows part of the three mile long oil slick which is also threatening the Canary Islands of Tenerife and La Gomera . The Spanish government activated an environmental emergency alert and said one beach has been cleared of oil and clean-up operations were ongoing on three other beaches near the tourist town of Maspalomas. The government activated a level 2 alert after analyzing ocean current data from Spain's Oceanographic Institute, saying the slick that reached coastlines earlier in the week could affect vulnerable land. Level 2 is the second highest alert level. Environmental group Greenpeace criticised the decision to tow the vessel out to sea and has called on the Spanish government to dedicate more resources to the clean-up operation. Dedicated: A volunteer shows his oil-stained hands during the clean up operation on 'Los Seco' beach . Greenpeace has criticised the Spanish authorities for towing the trawler out to open sea after it caught fire in Los Palmas port . Volunteers taking part in the oil spill clean up . Oil spill clean up at 'Los Seco' beach, Gran Canaria . Estimates: According to Spanish officials the boat is still leaking between five and 10 litres of fuel an hour . Measures: The government activated a level two alert after analyzing ocean current data from Spain's Oceanographic Institute . A three mile slick of oil floating on the surface was photographed from the air last week and it is feared ocean currents could carry it onto the islands of Tenerife and La Gomera. Authorities estimated last week that the ship was currently leaking between five and 10 litres of fuel into the sea per hour. Development Ministry spokesman Julio Gomez said on Sunday that slicks were being monitored; a day after the government activated an alert, saying oil could damage the islands' vulnerable coasts. Greenpeace is calling on the Spanish government to dedicate more resources to the clean-up operation . Greenpeace released this picture of a dolphin with oil on its fin and have demanded Spanish authorities do more to control the spread of the oil which could hit Tenerife and La Gomera . An image taken by a robotic submarine shows the wreck of the Oleg Naydenov lying 2,700 meters down around 15 miles south of Gran Canaria . An unmanned remote-controlled submarine sent down 2,400 meters (7,900 feet) to survey the wreck . Greenpeace posted photographs of a dolphin partially coated in oil, while Spanish state television TVE broadcast images of workers cleaning a rocky beach that was stained black with oil. Red Cross spokesman Jose Antonio Rodriguez told The Associated Press that Veneguera beach on Gran Canaria island, a top European vacation spot, had been cleaned. An unmanned remote-controlled submarine sent down 2,400 meters (7,900 feet) to survey the wreck of the Russian trawler was inspecting to see if three holes in its hull could be blocked. | The Russian vessel caught fire in port and was towed out to sea to sink .
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A three mile slick of oil floating on the surface was photographed from the air last week and it is feared ocean currents could carry it onto the islands of Tenerife and La Gomera. Development Ministry spokesman Julio Gomez said on Sunday that slicks were being monitored; a day after the government activated an alert, saying oil could damage the islands' vulnerable coasts. Greenpeace released this picture of a dolphin with oil on its fin and have demanded Spanish authorities do more to control the spread of the oil which could hit Tenerife and La Gomera . An unmanned remote-controlled submarine sent down 2,400 meters (7,900 feet) to survey the wreck . Red Cross spokesman Jose Antonio Rodriguez told The Associated Press that Veneguera beach on Gran Canaria island, a top European vacation spot, had been cleaned. | Spill: The Oleg Naydenov was carrying 1,400 tonnes of fuel oil when it caught fire in Las Palmas port before being towed it out to sea where it sank . An image taken by a robotic submarine shows the wreck of the Oleg Naydenov lying 2,700 meters down around 15 miles south of Gran Canaria . The government activated a level 2 alert after analyzing ocean current data from Spain's Oceanographic Institute, saying the slick that reached coastlines earlier in the week could affect vulnerable land. The Spanish government activated an environmental emergency alert and said one beach has been cleared of oil and clean-up operations were ongoing on three other beaches near the tourist town of Maspalomas. Red Cross spokesman Jose Antonio Rodriguez told The Associated Press that Veneguera beach on Gran Canaria island, a top European vacation spot, had been cleaned. Greenpeace has criticised the Spanish authorities for towing the trawler out to open sea after it caught fire in Los Palmas port . Volunteers taking part in the oil spill clean up . Oil spill clean up at 'Los Seco' beach, Gran Canaria . Threat: An aerial picture shows part of the three mile long oil slick which is also threatening the Canary Islands of Tenerife and La Gomera . Estimates: According to Spanish officials the boat is still leaking between five and 10 litres of fuel an hour . Oil from a Russian trawler which was towed out to sea to sink after catching fire in port is washing up on the beaches of Gran Canaria and threatening tourist spots across the Canary Islands. Dedicated: A volunteer shows his oil-stained hands during the clean up operation on 'Los Seco' beach . Clean up operation: Volunteers clear oil from the sunken Russian Trawler Naydenov on Los Seco beach, Gran Canaria . Greenpeace released this picture of a dolphin with oil on its fin and have demanded Spanish authorities do more to control the spread of the oil which could hit Tenerife and La Gomera . Environmental group Greenpeace criticised the decision to tow the vessel out to sea and has called on the Spanish government to dedicate more resources to the clean-up operation. | Oil from a Russian trawler which was towed out to sea to sink after catching fire in port is washing up on the beaches of Gran Canaria and threatening tourist spots across the Canary Islands. The Russian vessel Oleg Naydenov was carrying 1,400 metric tons of viscous fuel oil, when it caught fire in Las Palmas port on April 11. It was towed out to sea as a precaution and sank some 15 miles south of the island three days later. Clean up operation: Volunteers clear oil from the sunken Russian Trawler Naydenov on Los Seco beach, Gran Canaria . Spill: The Oleg Naydenov was carrying 1,400 tonnes of fuel oil when it caught fire in Las Palmas port before being towed it out to sea where it sank . Greenpeace has criticised the Spanish authorities for towing the trawler out to open sea after it caught fire in Los Palmas port . Volunteers taking part in the oil spill clean up . Oil spill clean up at 'Los Seco' beach, Gran Canaria . Estimates: According to Spanish officials the boat is still leaking between five and 10 litres of fuel an hour . Measures: The government activated a level two alert after analyzing ocean current data from Spain's Oceanographic Institute . An unmanned remote-controlled submarine sent down 2,400 meters (7,900 feet) to survey the wreck . Greenpeace posted photographs of a dolphin partially coated in oil, while Spanish state television TVE broadcast images of workers cleaning a rocky beach that was stained black with oil. Red Cross spokesman Jose Antonio Rodriguez told The Associated Press that Veneguera beach on Gran Canaria island, a top European vacation spot, had been cleaned. An unmanned remote-controlled submarine sent down 2,400 meters (7,900 feet) to survey the wreck of the Russian trawler was inspecting to see if three holes in its hull could be blocked. | Oil from a Russian trawler which was towed out to sea to sink after catching fire in port is washing up on the beaches of Gran Canaria and threatening tourist spots across the Canary Islands. The Russian vessel Oleg Naydenov was carrying 1,400 metric tons of viscous fuel oil, when it caught fire in Las Palmas port on April 11. It was towed out to sea as a precaution and sank some 15 miles south of the island three days later. Clean up operation: Volunteers clear oil from the sunken Russian Trawler Naydenov on Los Seco beach, Gran Canaria . Spill: The Oleg Naydenov was carrying 1,400 tonnes of fuel oil when it caught fire in Las Palmas port before being towed it out to sea where it sank . Threat: An aerial picture shows part of the three mile long oil slick which is also threatening the Canary Islands of Tenerife and La Gomera . The Spanish government activated an environmental emergency alert and said one beach has been cleared of oil and clean-up operations were ongoing on three other beaches near the tourist town of Maspalomas. Dedicated: A volunteer shows his oil-stained hands during the clean up operation on 'Los Seco' beach . Greenpeace has criticised the Spanish authorities for towing the trawler out to open sea after it caught fire in Los Palmas port . Volunteers taking part in the oil spill clean up . Oil spill clean up at 'Los Seco' beach, Gran Canaria . Estimates: According to Spanish officials the boat is still leaking between five and 10 litres of fuel an hour . Measures: The government activated a level two alert after analyzing ocean current data from Spain's Oceanographic Institute . A three mile slick of oil floating on the surface was photographed from the air last week and it is feared ocean currents could carry it onto the islands of Tenerife and La Gomera. Greenpeace released this picture of a dolphin with oil on its fin and have demanded Spanish authorities do more to control the spread of the oil which could hit Tenerife and La Gomera . An image taken by a robotic submarine shows the wreck of the Oleg Naydenov lying 2,700 meters down around 15 miles south of Gran Canaria . An unmanned remote-controlled submarine sent down 2,400 meters (7,900 feet) to survey the wreck . Greenpeace posted photographs of a dolphin partially coated in oil, while Spanish state television TVE broadcast images of workers cleaning a rocky beach that was stained black with oil. Red Cross spokesman Jose Antonio Rodriguez told The Associated Press that Veneguera beach on Gran Canaria island, a top European vacation spot, had been cleaned. An unmanned remote-controlled submarine sent down 2,400 meters (7,900 feet) to survey the wreck of the Russian trawler was inspecting to see if three holes in its hull could be blocked. | Oil from a Russian trawler which was towed out to sea to sink after catching fire in port is washing up on the beaches of Gran Canaria and threatening tourist spots across the Canary Islands. The Russian vessel Oleg Naydenov was carrying 1,400 metric tons of viscous fuel oil, when it caught fire in Las Palmas port on April 11. It was towed out to sea as a precaution and sank some 15 miles south of the island three days later. Volunteers taking part in the oil spill clean up . Oil spill clean up at 'Los Seco' beach, Gran Canaria . Estimates: According to Spanish officials the boat is still leaking between five and 10 litres of fuel an hour . Red Cross spokesman Jose Antonio Rodriguez told The Associated Press that Veneguera beach on Gran Canaria island, a top European vacation spot, had been cleaned. An unmanned remote-controlled submarine sent down 2,400 meters (7,900 feet) to survey the wreck of the Russian trawler was inspecting to see if three holes in its hull could be blocked. |
A couple who suffered five devastating miscarriages and lost their six-month-old son because he was born prematurely finally have the family they dreamed of after his sister acted as a surrogate. Pritesh, 36 and Mansi Gandhi, 35, started trying for a baby ten years ago but repeatedly lost the baby due to a medical condition. Mansi, from Feltham, London, did manage to become pregnant and gave birth in 2007 but Khushi was so premature he died after a six-month fight for life. However, Pritesh's sister Hiral Shah, 32, stepped in and offered to carry the couple's baby - and after IVF treatment, gave birth to Krish three weeks ago after a 20-minute labour. Mansi did manage to eventually become pregnant and gave birth in 2007 but the boy, Khushi, was so premature he died after a six-month fight for life, so they Krish was a miracle for them . Pritesh and Manis, a supermarket worker, met through family friends in 2001 and the smitten pair got married a year later, and began trying for a baby after three years. Manis fell pregnant in 2007, but Khushi was born with brain haemorrhages and died aged six months in May 2007 and after spending most of his short life in hospital. Doctors investigated and Mansi was diagnosed with cervical insufficiency - premature dilation of the cervix due to the weight of a growing baby. The couple continued to attempt to have a baby, but suffered miscarriages at 18 weeks in 2008, 14 weeks in 2009, 18 weeks in 2010. Doctors put stitches in Mansi's cervix in a bid to keep it closed, but tragically they also lost a further two babies in the early weeks of pregnancy in 2012 and 2013. Mansi said: 'I gave up on any hopes of having a child of my own after losing six babies. 'It's heartbreaking to lose even one baby whereas in my case I lost six babies and that made me feel awful about myself. 'I started hating myself and always thought why can't I have a baby when everyone around me is blessed with one.' Pritesh and Mansi Gandhi finally welcomed a baby boy, Krish, after losing six babies, after Pritesh's sister Hiral acted as a surrogate. L-R Pritesh, Mansi, baby Krish, Hiral, husband Amish and their son Ronav . Pritesh added: 'It was so hard and very traumatic. 'I couldn't put Mansi through any more pain and I was worried that if we tried for any longer Mansi would get depressed. 'I didn't want anything to happen to her so we gave up. 'We thought "it's OK, we are not meant to have children, let us just assume that God hasn't written a child into our fate."' The heartbroken pair had given up hope of ever having a family when Hiral offered to carry their baby - despite having a six-month-old son of her own. They called a family meeting and promised to do all they could to support Hiral, who already had a son Ronav, now one, with husband Amish, 33, an engineer. Hiral underwent IVF at CRM CARE Fertility in London, costing £10,000, and after her brother and sister-in-law produced two embryos, one was implanted last summer and she fell pregnant. Little Krish was born at West Middlesex University Hospital on March 27 - with Pritesh and Mansi waiting outside the room during the quick 20 minute labour. Pritesh and Mansi now have the family they always dreamed of and said they will be 'forever in debt' to Pritesh's sister. Operations manager Pritesh said: 'My sister and I were always close but this has made all the difference. Hiral (left, pictured while pregnant) underwent IVF and gave birth to Krish (right) three weeks ago . 'She is an extra special aunty and for the rest of my life I will be in debt to my sister. 'She had a baby of her own at the time but she still wanted to help me and my family. 'What we went through was so traumatic, but now we finally have a happy family.' Accounts assistant Hiral added that although it had been an emotional experience she had been eager to help her struggling brother. 'I witnessed all the losses which my brother and his wife suffered over the years. 'The handing over of baby Krish was obviously quite emotional moment for all of us but seeing my brother and his wife very happy made that process a bit easier too. 'I feel ever so happy when I see my brother playing with his little one and it makes me ever so happy to know that I am the reason for his happiness.' Pritesh says that his sister's selfless act has bought much joy to their family. 'Mansi was scared and we were so excited, first of all to find out the sex of the baby, and most importantly to hold him for the first time,' said Pritesh. 'I have to be honest I cried. Everyone was so happy. Hiral (pictured here with husband Amish) says that handing over Krish to Pritesh and Mansi was emotional but she was glad to see her brother happy . 'We held him first. Obviously my sister found it a little bit difficult, which we were expecting, but she knew she was making us so happy and that made her happy.' Overjoyed Mansi said she will let Krish know about his aunt's gift as soon as he is old enough. She said: 'I am sure that Krish will always have a special place for Hiral in his heart. 'I am so overjoyed and I can't believe that I am holding a baby of my own. 'It's a miracle baby and Hiral is a God-send for us. 'I can't express in words how grateful I am to Hiral and her family and I would like to thank Hira's family to stand by Hiral's decision. 'It's because of such kind-hearted people like Hiral the world is a beautiful place to live.' Hiral added: 'My brother has always gone an extra mile whenever I have needed his help and I thought to myself that now it was my turn to try and help him by giving him this amazing gift of his life. 'I was aware that it was a quite a big commitment but my keen desire to help my brother made me overcome that issue. 'Baby Krish means the world to my brother.' Pritesh wants to encourage more infertile couples to use surrogacy in the UK rather than abroad, which can result in immigration and custody battles. | Pritesh and Mansi Gandhi had been trying for a baby for ten years .
They suffered five miscarriages and lost a baby after six months .
Pritesh's sister Hiral agreed to act as a surrogate to the couple .
Three weeks ago they welcomed their son Krish . | 2769230ee5e895ed80a151c9085afa8281ea1fcf | [
"A couple who suffered five devastating miscarriages and lost their six-month-old son because he was born prematurely finally have the family they dreamed of after his sister acted as a surrogate.",
"Pritesh, 36 and Mansi Gandhi, 35, started trying for a baby ten years ago but repeatedly lost the baby due to a medical condition.",
"Mansi, from Feltham, London, did manage to become pregnant and gave birth in 2007 but Khushi was so premature he died after a six-month fight for life.",
"However, Pritesh's sister Hiral Shah, 32, stepped in and offered to carry the couple's baby - and after IVF treatment, gave birth to Krish three weeks ago after a 20-minute labour.",
"Mansi did manage to eventually become pregnant and gave birth in 2007 but the boy, Khushi, was so premature he died after a six-month fight for life, so they Krish was a miracle for them .",
"Pritesh and Manis, a supermarket worker, met through family friends in 2001 and the smitten pair got married a year later, and began trying for a baby after three years.",
"Manis fell pregnant in 2007, but Khushi was born with brain haemorrhages and died aged six months in May 2007 and after spending most of his short life in hospital.",
"Doctors investigated and Mansi was diagnosed with cervical insufficiency - premature dilation of the cervix due to the weight of a growing baby.",
"The couple continued to attempt to have a baby, but suffered miscarriages at 18 weeks in 2008, 14 weeks in 2009, 18 weeks in 2010.",
"Doctors put stitches in Mansi's cervix in a bid to keep it closed, but tragically they also lost a further two babies in the early weeks of pregnancy in 2012 and 2013.",
"Mansi said: 'I gave up on any hopes of having a child of my own after losing six babies.",
"'It's heartbreaking to lose even one baby whereas in my case I lost six babies and that made me feel awful about myself.",
"'I started hating myself and always thought why can't I have a baby when everyone around me is blessed with one.'",
"Pritesh and Mansi Gandhi finally welcomed a baby boy, Krish, after losing six babies, after Pritesh's sister Hiral acted as a surrogate.",
"L-R Pritesh, Mansi, baby Krish, Hiral, husband Amish and their son Ronav .",
"Pritesh added: 'It was so hard and very traumatic.",
"'I couldn't put Mansi through any more pain and I was worried that if we tried for any longer Mansi would get depressed.",
"'I didn't want anything to happen to her so we gave up.",
"'We thought \"it's OK, we are not meant to have children, let us just assume that God hasn't written a child into our fate.\"'",
"The heartbroken pair had given up hope of ever having a family when Hiral offered to carry their baby - despite having a six-month-old son of her own.",
"They called a family meeting and promised to do all they could to support Hiral, who already had a son Ronav, now one, with husband Amish, 33, an engineer.",
"Hiral underwent IVF at CRM CARE Fertility in London, costing £10,000, and after her brother and sister-in-law produced two embryos, one was implanted last summer and she fell pregnant.",
"Little Krish was born at West Middlesex University Hospital on March 27 - with Pritesh and Mansi waiting outside the room during the quick 20 minute labour.",
"Pritesh and Mansi now have the family they always dreamed of and said they will be 'forever in debt' to Pritesh's sister.",
"Operations manager Pritesh said: 'My sister and I were always close but this has made all the difference.",
"Hiral (left, pictured while pregnant) underwent IVF and gave birth to Krish (right) three weeks ago .",
"'She is an extra special aunty and for the rest of my life I will be in debt to my sister.",
"'She had a baby of her own at the time but she still wanted to help me and my family.",
"'What we went through was so traumatic, but now we finally have a happy family.'",
"Accounts assistant Hiral added that although it had been an emotional experience she had been eager to help her struggling brother.",
"'I witnessed all the losses which my brother and his wife suffered over the years.",
"'The handing over of baby Krish was obviously quite emotional moment for all of us but seeing my brother and his wife very happy made that process a bit easier too.",
"'I feel ever so happy when I see my brother playing with his little one and it makes me ever so happy to know that I am the reason for his happiness.'",
"Pritesh says that his sister's selfless act has bought much joy to their family.",
"'Mansi was scared and we were so excited, first of all to find out the sex of the baby, and most importantly to hold him for the first time,' said Pritesh.",
"'I have to be honest I cried.",
"Everyone was so happy.",
"Hiral (pictured here with husband Amish) says that handing over Krish to Pritesh and Mansi was emotional but she was glad to see her brother happy .",
"'We held him first.",
"Obviously my sister found it a little bit difficult, which we were expecting, but she knew she was making us so happy and that made her happy.'",
"Overjoyed Mansi said she will let Krish know about his aunt's gift as soon as he is old enough.",
"She said: 'I am sure that Krish will always have a special place for Hiral in his heart.",
"'I am so overjoyed and I can't believe that I am holding a baby of my own.",
"'It's a miracle baby and Hiral is a God-send for us.",
"'I can't express in words how grateful I am to Hiral and her family and I would like to thank Hira's family to stand by Hiral's decision.",
"'It's because of such kind-hearted people like Hiral the world is a beautiful place to live.'",
"Hiral added: 'My brother has always gone an extra mile whenever I have needed his help and I thought to myself that now it was my turn to try and help him by giving him this amazing gift of his life.",
"'I was aware that it was a quite a big commitment but my keen desire to help my brother made me overcome that issue.",
"'Baby Krish means the world to my brother.'",
"Pritesh wants to encourage more infertile couples to use surrogacy in the UK rather than abroad, which can result in immigration and custody battles."
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'I started hating myself and always thought why can't I have a baby when everyone around me is blessed with one.' L-R Pritesh, Mansi, baby Krish, Hiral, husband Amish and their son Ronav . 'I couldn't put Mansi through any more pain and I was worried that if we tried for any longer Mansi would get depressed. 'We thought "it's OK, we are not meant to have children, let us just assume that God hasn't written a child into our fate."' They called a family meeting and promised to do all they could to support Hiral, who already had a son Ronav, now one, with husband Amish, 33, an engineer. Little Krish was born at West Middlesex University Hospital on March 27 - with Pritesh and Mansi waiting outside the room during the quick 20 minute labour. Operations manager Pritesh said: 'My sister and I were always close but this has made all the difference. 'She is an extra special aunty and for the rest of my life I will be in debt to my sister. 'What we went through was so traumatic, but now we finally have a happy family.' 'I witnessed all the losses which my brother and his wife suffered over the years. 'I feel ever so happy when I see my brother playing with his little one and it makes me ever so happy to know that I am the reason for his happiness.' 'Mansi was scared and we were so excited, first of all to find out the sex of the baby, and most importantly to hold him for the first time,' said Pritesh. Everyone was so happy. 'We held him first. Overjoyed Mansi said she will let Krish know about his aunt's gift as soon as he is old enough. 'I am so overjoyed and I can't believe that I am holding a baby of my own. 'I can't express in words how grateful I am to Hiral and her family and I would like to thank Hira's family to stand by Hiral's decision. Hiral added: 'My brother has always gone an extra mile whenever I have needed his help and I thought to myself that now it was my turn to try and help him by giving him this amazing gift of his life. 'Baby Krish means the world to my brother.' | Pritesh and Manis, a supermarket worker, met through family friends in 2001 and the smitten pair got married a year later, and began trying for a baby after three years. However, Pritesh's sister Hiral Shah, 32, stepped in and offered to carry the couple's baby - and after IVF treatment, gave birth to Krish three weeks ago after a 20-minute labour. Doctors investigated and Mansi was diagnosed with cervical insufficiency - premature dilation of the cervix due to the weight of a growing baby. Hiral underwent IVF at CRM CARE Fertility in London, costing £10,000, and after her brother and sister-in-law produced two embryos, one was implanted last summer and she fell pregnant. Hiral (pictured here with husband Amish) says that handing over Krish to Pritesh and Mansi was emotional but she was glad to see her brother happy . Mansi, from Feltham, London, did manage to become pregnant and gave birth in 2007 but Khushi was so premature he died after a six-month fight for life. Pritesh added: 'It was so hard and very traumatic. 'I can't express in words how grateful I am to Hiral and her family and I would like to thank Hira's family to stand by Hiral's decision. Manis fell pregnant in 2007, but Khushi was born with brain haemorrhages and died aged six months in May 2007 and after spending most of his short life in hospital. 'I have to be honest I cried. The couple continued to attempt to have a baby, but suffered miscarriages at 18 weeks in 2008, 14 weeks in 2009, 18 weeks in 2010. Hiral (left, pictured while pregnant) underwent IVF and gave birth to Krish (right) three weeks ago . 'Mansi was scared and we were so excited, first of all to find out the sex of the baby, and most importantly to hold him for the first time,' said Pritesh. 'We thought "it's OK, we are not meant to have children, let us just assume that God hasn't written a child into our fate."' 'She had a baby of her own at the time but she still wanted to help me and my family. | A couple who suffered five devastating miscarriages and lost their six-month-old son because he was born prematurely finally have the family they dreamed of after his sister acted as a surrogate. Pritesh, 36 and Mansi Gandhi, 35, started trying for a baby ten years ago but repeatedly lost the baby due to a medical condition. Mansi, from Feltham, London, did manage to become pregnant and gave birth in 2007 but Khushi was so premature he died after a six-month fight for life. However, Pritesh's sister Hiral Shah, 32, stepped in and offered to carry the couple's baby - and after IVF treatment, gave birth to Krish three weeks ago after a 20-minute labour. Mansi did manage to eventually become pregnant and gave birth in 2007 but the boy, Khushi, was so premature he died after a six-month fight for life, so they Krish was a miracle for them . Pritesh and Manis, a supermarket worker, met through family friends in 2001 and the smitten pair got married a year later, and began trying for a baby after three years. Manis fell pregnant in 2007, but Khushi was born with brain haemorrhages and died aged six months in May 2007 and after spending most of his short life in hospital. Doctors investigated and Mansi was diagnosed with cervical insufficiency - premature dilation of the cervix due to the weight of a growing baby. The couple continued to attempt to have a baby, but suffered miscarriages at 18 weeks in 2008, 14 weeks in 2009, 18 weeks in 2010. Hiral underwent IVF at CRM CARE Fertility in London, costing £10,000, and after her brother and sister-in-law produced two embryos, one was implanted last summer and she fell pregnant. Little Krish was born at West Middlesex University Hospital on March 27 - with Pritesh and Mansi waiting outside the room during the quick 20 minute labour. Pritesh and Mansi now have the family they always dreamed of and said they will be 'forever in debt' to Pritesh's sister. Operations manager Pritesh said: 'My sister and I were always close but this has made all the difference. Hiral (left, pictured while pregnant) underwent IVF and gave birth to Krish (right) three weeks ago . 'She is an extra special aunty and for the rest of my life I will be in debt to my sister. 'She had a baby of her own at the time but she still wanted to help me and my family. 'What we went through was so traumatic, but now we finally have a happy family.' Accounts assistant Hiral added that although it had been an emotional experience she had been eager to help her struggling brother. 'I am so overjoyed and I can't believe that I am holding a baby of my own. 'It's a miracle baby and Hiral is a God-send for us. 'I can't express in words how grateful I am to Hiral and her family and I would like to thank Hira's family to stand by Hiral's decision. 'It's because of such kind-hearted people like Hiral the world is a beautiful place to live.' Hiral added: 'My brother has always gone an extra mile whenever I have needed his help and I thought to myself that now it was my turn to try and help him by giving him this amazing gift of his life. 'I was aware that it was a quite a big commitment but my keen desire to help my brother made me overcome that issue. 'Baby Krish means the world to my brother.' Pritesh wants to encourage more infertile couples to use surrogacy in the UK rather than abroad, which can result in immigration and custody battles. | A couple who suffered five devastating miscarriages and lost their six-month-old son because he was born prematurely finally have the family they dreamed of after his sister acted as a surrogate. Pritesh, 36 and Mansi Gandhi, 35, started trying for a baby ten years ago but repeatedly lost the baby due to a medical condition. Mansi, from Feltham, London, did manage to become pregnant and gave birth in 2007 but Khushi was so premature he died after a six-month fight for life. However, Pritesh's sister Hiral Shah, 32, stepped in and offered to carry the couple's baby - and after IVF treatment, gave birth to Krish three weeks ago after a 20-minute labour. Mansi did manage to eventually become pregnant and gave birth in 2007 but the boy, Khushi, was so premature he died after a six-month fight for life, so they Krish was a miracle for them . Pritesh and Manis, a supermarket worker, met through family friends in 2001 and the smitten pair got married a year later, and began trying for a baby after three years. Manis fell pregnant in 2007, but Khushi was born with brain haemorrhages and died aged six months in May 2007 and after spending most of his short life in hospital. Doctors investigated and Mansi was diagnosed with cervical insufficiency - premature dilation of the cervix due to the weight of a growing baby. The couple continued to attempt to have a baby, but suffered miscarriages at 18 weeks in 2008, 14 weeks in 2009, 18 weeks in 2010. Doctors put stitches in Mansi's cervix in a bid to keep it closed, but tragically they also lost a further two babies in the early weeks of pregnancy in 2012 and 2013. Mansi said: 'I gave up on any hopes of having a child of my own after losing six babies. 'It's heartbreaking to lose even one baby whereas in my case I lost six babies and that made me feel awful about myself. 'I started hating myself and always thought why can't I have a baby when everyone around me is blessed with one.' The heartbroken pair had given up hope of ever having a family when Hiral offered to carry their baby - despite having a six-month-old son of her own. They called a family meeting and promised to do all they could to support Hiral, who already had a son Ronav, now one, with husband Amish, 33, an engineer. Hiral underwent IVF at CRM CARE Fertility in London, costing £10,000, and after her brother and sister-in-law produced two embryos, one was implanted last summer and she fell pregnant. Little Krish was born at West Middlesex University Hospital on March 27 - with Pritesh and Mansi waiting outside the room during the quick 20 minute labour. Pritesh and Mansi now have the family they always dreamed of and said they will be 'forever in debt' to Pritesh's sister. Operations manager Pritesh said: 'My sister and I were always close but this has made all the difference. Hiral (left, pictured while pregnant) underwent IVF and gave birth to Krish (right) three weeks ago . 'She is an extra special aunty and for the rest of my life I will be in debt to my sister. 'She had a baby of her own at the time but she still wanted to help me and my family. 'What we went through was so traumatic, but now we finally have a happy family.' Accounts assistant Hiral added that although it had been an emotional experience she had been eager to help her struggling brother. 'I witnessed all the losses which my brother and his wife suffered over the years. 'The handing over of baby Krish was obviously quite emotional moment for all of us but seeing my brother and his wife very happy made that process a bit easier too. 'We held him first. Obviously my sister found it a little bit difficult, which we were expecting, but she knew she was making us so happy and that made her happy.' Overjoyed Mansi said she will let Krish know about his aunt's gift as soon as he is old enough. She said: 'I am sure that Krish will always have a special place for Hiral in his heart. 'I am so overjoyed and I can't believe that I am holding a baby of my own. 'It's a miracle baby and Hiral is a God-send for us. 'I can't express in words how grateful I am to Hiral and her family and I would like to thank Hira's family to stand by Hiral's decision. 'It's because of such kind-hearted people like Hiral the world is a beautiful place to live.' Hiral added: 'My brother has always gone an extra mile whenever I have needed his help and I thought to myself that now it was my turn to try and help him by giving him this amazing gift of his life. 'I was aware that it was a quite a big commitment but my keen desire to help my brother made me overcome that issue. 'Baby Krish means the world to my brother.' Pritesh wants to encourage more infertile couples to use surrogacy in the UK rather than abroad, which can result in immigration and custody battles. | A couple who suffered five devastating miscarriages and lost their six-month-old son because he was born prematurely finally have the family they dreamed of after his sister acted as a surrogate. Pritesh, 36 and Mansi Gandhi, 35, started trying for a baby ten years ago but repeatedly lost the baby due to a medical condition. Mansi, from Feltham, London, did manage to become pregnant and gave birth in 2007 but Khushi was so premature he died after a six-month fight for life. However, Pritesh's sister Hiral Shah, 32, stepped in and offered to carry the couple's baby - and after IVF treatment, gave birth to Krish three weeks ago after a 20-minute labour. Mansi did manage to eventually become pregnant and gave birth in 2007 but the boy, Khushi, was so premature he died after a six-month fight for life, so they Krish was a miracle for them . Pritesh and Mansi now have the family they always dreamed of and said they will be 'forever in debt' to Pritesh's sister. Operations manager Pritesh said: 'My sister and I were always close but this has made all the difference. Hiral (left, pictured while pregnant) underwent IVF and gave birth to Krish (right) three weeks ago . 'She is an extra special aunty and for the rest of my life I will be in debt to my sister. 'She had a baby of her own at the time but she still wanted to help me and my family. Hiral added: 'My brother has always gone an extra mile whenever I have needed his help and I thought to myself that now it was my turn to try and help him by giving him this amazing gift of his life. 'I was aware that it was a quite a big commitment but my keen desire to help my brother made me overcome that issue. 'Baby Krish means the world to my brother.' Pritesh wants to encourage more infertile couples to use surrogacy in the UK rather than abroad, which can result in immigration and custody battles. |
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The tower built by Nepal's royal rulers in the 1800s was one of the country's most treasured monuments. Destroyed: It is unclear how many people were killed in the tower in the quake-hit city, but it was believed to have been filled with tourists . Scroll down for video . As well as the huge death toll, thousands more people were injured - and it was the worst such disaster to hit Nepal since 1934 when 8,500 died. Searching: A Chinese rescue team member takes a selfie during an operation to find victims trapped inside a collapsed hotel in Kathmandu . The United Nations said today that it was releasing £10million from its central emergency response fund to help the earthquake victims. They have been taking pictures amongst the rubble of the historic nine-storey structure, which has been reduced to an enormous pile of red brick dust. 'This is not right': A man takes a selfie at the historic Dharahara Tower that was damaged in Saturday's earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal . Before and after: The tower built by Nepal's royal rulers in the 1800s was one of the country's most treasured monuments . It is unclear how many people were killed in the tower in the quake-hit city, but it was believed to have been filled with tourists. This is not right. Pawan Thapa, 21, a business student who arrived from the suburbs to help with the recovery effort, was dismayed by the scene. | It is a saddening site of great human and cultural loss following Nepal's devastating earthquake that has killed at least 4,000 people. But dozens of people have been clambering around the debris of the famed Dharahara Tower in Kathmandu to take selfies in front of the wreckage. They have been taking pictures amongst the rubble of the historic nine-storey structure, which has been reduced to an enormous pile of red brick dust. Scroll down for video . They are more interested in clicking their selfies than understanding that it is a tragedy.' Destroyed: It is unclear how many people were killed in the tower in the quake-hit city, but it was believed to have been filled with tourists . Taking a picture: The tower has been photographed far more than other buildings destroyed by the natural disaster, which struck on Saturday . The United Nations said today that it was releasing £10million from its central emergency response fund to help the earthquake victims. The World Food Programme is sending food and aid supplies to Nepal, saying that logistics and emergency response teams are already working there. And a Save the Children relief worker said waterborne and infectious diseases are a risk because people are living outdoors in crowded situations. | It is a saddening site of great human and cultural loss following Nepal's devastating earthquake that has killed at least 4,000 people. But dozens of people have been clambering around the debris of the famed Dharahara Tower in Kathmandu to take selfies in front of the wreckage. They have been taking pictures amongst the rubble of the historic nine-storey structure, which has been reduced to an enormous pile of red brick dust. Scroll down for video . 'This is not right': A man takes a selfie at the historic Dharahara Tower that was damaged in Saturday's earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal . Criticism: One rescuer in Nepal said those who were taking photographs of themselves and friends were not 'understanding the tragedy' But one rescuer in the Nepalese capital said those who were taking photographs of themselves and friends were not 'understanding the tragedy'. This is not right. They are more interested in clicking their selfies than understanding that it is a tragedy.' Destroyed: It is unclear how many people were killed in the tower in the quake-hit city, but it was believed to have been filled with tourists . Taking a picture: The tower has been photographed far more than other buildings destroyed by the natural disaster, which struck on Saturday . 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But dozens of people have been clambering around the debris of the famed Dharahara Tower in Kathmandu to take selfies in front of the wreckage. Destroyed: It is unclear how many people were killed in the tower in the quake-hit city, but it was believed to have been filled with tourists . And a Save the Children relief worker said waterborne and infectious diseases are a risk because people are living outdoors in crowded situations. |
George Osborne has revealed he is secretly addicted to hit BBC series Poldark – and confessed to a crush on its female lead character Demelza. The Chancellor claimed the 'one hour' a week he had allowed himself off each week during the election campaign was to watch the programme, starring Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson. He vowed to maintain tax relief on big TV productions which have encouraged the makers of Poldark and other series to choose the UK. Scroll down for video . Mr Osborne admitted that he was secretly addicted to hit BBC series Poldark, starring Aidan Turner . The Chancellor said the television show was a 'fantastic advert for Britain' and particularly Cornwall . 'I haven't seen the original series from the 70s, so it's all new. It's a fantastic advert for Britain and British talent – and also for Cornwall,' the Chancellor told the Daily Mail. 'I am sure many visitors will flock to Cornwall from around the world when they see these wonderful scenes of Poldark riding along the cliffs. 'It has been the one hour off during the whole of this campaign. I keep my 9pm on a Sunday clear for that. It's fantastic. It's the very best of British television.' Asked whether he was was on 'team Demelza' or 'team Elizabeth', the Chancellor confessed: 'I'm bit of a Demelza fan, it has to be said.' Mr Osborne confessed to a crush on its female lead character Demelza, played by Eleanor Tomlinson . Mr Osborne said he was 'delighted' that the series had been shot in Britain. 'Frankly, under the tax regime I inherited a production like this would have gone somewhere else in Europe, like Ireland or on the Continent,' he said. 'I said I wanted the best TV done in this country. It's about creating jobs. I think this series is going to run and run.' It is understood that tax credits introduced by the Treasury to encourage programme-makers to choose the UK has been worth more than £2 million to Mammoth Screen, the production company behind Poldark. Sources close to the company say that without the incentive, it would have been filmed in Ireland. Instead, it is going back to Cornwall for a second series. Poldark has attracted as many as seven million viewers, helping BBC1 to its highest ratings share for the first quarter of the year in a decade. | Chancellor said show was a 'fantastic advert for Britain and British talent'
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It is understood that tax credits introduced by the Treasury to encourage programme-makers to choose the UK has been worth more than £2 million to Mammoth Screen, the production company behind Poldark. Instead, it is going back to Cornwall for a second series. | It's a fantastic advert for Britain and British talent – and also for Cornwall,' the Chancellor told the Daily Mail. Asked whether he was was on 'team Demelza' or 'team Elizabeth', the Chancellor confessed: 'I'm bit of a Demelza fan, it has to be said.' The Chancellor claimed the 'one hour' a week he had allowed himself off each week during the election campaign was to watch the programme, starring Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson. It's fantastic. Scroll down for video . It's about creating jobs. It's the very best of British television.' Mr Osborne confessed to a crush on its female lead character Demelza, played by Eleanor Tomlinson . Instead, it is going back to Cornwall for a second series. Poldark has attracted as many as seven million viewers, helping BBC1 to its highest ratings share for the first quarter of the year in a decade. He vowed to maintain tax relief on big TV productions which have encouraged the makers of Poldark and other series to choose the UK. 'It has been the one hour off during the whole of this campaign. I think this series is going to run and run.' 'I am sure many visitors will flock to Cornwall from around the world when they see these wonderful scenes of Poldark riding along the cliffs. Mr Osborne admitted that he was secretly addicted to hit BBC series Poldark, starring Aidan Turner . | George Osborne has revealed he is secretly addicted to hit BBC series Poldark – and confessed to a crush on its female lead character Demelza. The Chancellor claimed the 'one hour' a week he had allowed himself off each week during the election campaign was to watch the programme, starring Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson. He vowed to maintain tax relief on big TV productions which have encouraged the makers of Poldark and other series to choose the UK. Scroll down for video . Mr Osborne admitted that he was secretly addicted to hit BBC series Poldark, starring Aidan Turner . I keep my 9pm on a Sunday clear for that. It's fantastic. It's the very best of British television.' Asked whether he was was on 'team Demelza' or 'team Elizabeth', the Chancellor confessed: 'I'm bit of a Demelza fan, it has to be said.' Mr Osborne confessed to a crush on its female lead character Demelza, played by Eleanor Tomlinson . It is understood that tax credits introduced by the Treasury to encourage programme-makers to choose the UK has been worth more than £2 million to Mammoth Screen, the production company behind Poldark. Sources close to the company say that without the incentive, it would have been filmed in Ireland. Instead, it is going back to Cornwall for a second series. Poldark has attracted as many as seven million viewers, helping BBC1 to its highest ratings share for the first quarter of the year in a decade. | George Osborne has revealed he is secretly addicted to hit BBC series Poldark – and confessed to a crush on its female lead character Demelza. The Chancellor claimed the 'one hour' a week he had allowed himself off each week during the election campaign was to watch the programme, starring Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson. He vowed to maintain tax relief on big TV productions which have encouraged the makers of Poldark and other series to choose the UK. Scroll down for video . Mr Osborne admitted that he was secretly addicted to hit BBC series Poldark, starring Aidan Turner . The Chancellor said the television show was a 'fantastic advert for Britain' and particularly Cornwall . 'I haven't seen the original series from the 70s, so it's all new. 'It has been the one hour off during the whole of this campaign. I keep my 9pm on a Sunday clear for that. It's fantastic. It's the very best of British television.' Asked whether he was was on 'team Demelza' or 'team Elizabeth', the Chancellor confessed: 'I'm bit of a Demelza fan, it has to be said.' Mr Osborne confessed to a crush on its female lead character Demelza, played by Eleanor Tomlinson . Mr Osborne said he was 'delighted' that the series had been shot in Britain. It's about creating jobs. I think this series is going to run and run.' It is understood that tax credits introduced by the Treasury to encourage programme-makers to choose the UK has been worth more than £2 million to Mammoth Screen, the production company behind Poldark. Sources close to the company say that without the incentive, it would have been filmed in Ireland. Instead, it is going back to Cornwall for a second series. Poldark has attracted as many as seven million viewers, helping BBC1 to its highest ratings share for the first quarter of the year in a decade. | George Osborne has revealed he is secretly addicted to hit BBC series Poldark – and confessed to a crush on its female lead character Demelza. The Chancellor claimed the 'one hour' a week he had allowed himself off each week during the election campaign was to watch the programme, starring Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson. He vowed to maintain tax relief on big TV productions which have encouraged the makers of Poldark and other series to choose the UK. It's fantastic. It's the very best of British television.' Asked whether he was was on 'team Demelza' or 'team Elizabeth', the Chancellor confessed: 'I'm bit of a Demelza fan, it has to be said.' Instead, it is going back to Cornwall for a second series. Poldark has attracted as many as seven million viewers, helping BBC1 to its highest ratings share for the first quarter of the year in a decade. |
Friends of murdered Indiana University student Hannah Wilson have said she was last seen at the same bar where Lauren Spierer partied before she vanished in 2011. Wilson's body was found in rural Brown County, about 10 miles from the campus, on Friday morning after a night out. Daniel Messel, 49, was arrested hours later and has been charged in her death. Circumstances of her disappearance are 'eerily similar' to the case of 20-year-old Spierer, police told Fox59, and they will be looking into the case again. Spierer vanished after a night out at Kilroy's Sports Bar in Bloomington with a group of friends nearly four years ago. Her body has never been found and no criminal charges have ever been filed. 'Eerily similar': Student Hannah Wilson, left, was found murdered hours after leaving a bar in Bloomington, Indiana last week - nearly four years after Lauren Spierer, right, vanished after leaving the same bar . On Monday, Wilson's friends said she had been partying in downtown Bloomington and they were also going to go to Kilroy's Sports Bar, but deemed that she was too drunk to join them there. The group put Wilson into a taxi alone around 1am on Friday and gave the driver her address. Her body was found near Lake Lemon at around 8.30am. She died from blunt force trauma to the head, according to the county coroner, and preliminary results of an autopsy show she was struck three or four times in the back of the head with an object. Her only other injuries were superficial abrasions and bruises that the coroner said were protective, rather than defensive, wounds. 'Like trying to prevent her head from being hit,' he told The Herald-Times. Wilson was found fully clothed and there was no sign of sexual assault, police told Sky News. Toxicology reports for the woman will not be available for ten to 14 days. Police said they traced a cellphone found near Wilson's feet to Daniel Messel and after they arrested him, investigators found blood in his vehicle, according to a probable cause affidavit. Arrested: Daniel Messel, 49, has been arrested on suspicion of her murder. A cellphone that police traced back to Messel was found at Wilson's feet and investigators allegedly found blood inside his vehicle . Last seen: Her friends went to this bar in Bloomington but, thinking that Wilson was too drunk, put her in a taxi to go home. Spierer also spent time at the same bar before she vanished in 2011 . Messel's stepfather, Gerald Messel, told Fox59 that the man spoke of meeting a girl called 'Hannah' at bars near the university campus ahead of her death. Gerald Messel, who lives with his stepson, said he was surprised when the man failed to come home on Thursday evening and he failed to go to work the next day. When Daniel Messel arrived back home, he was arrested by police, he said. Troopers have confiscated his computer, phone and vehicle. This is also not Messel's first run in with the police, according the the Indiana Daily Student. He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering persons in 1995. A year later, he was sentenced to eight years in prison for battery by means of a deadly weapon and battery resulting in serious bodily injury. The president of the Panhellenic Association at Indiana University has organized a fund will go towards providing one full year of room and board for Wilson's sister (above Wilson pictured with her father) Wilson, originally from Fishers, Indiana, was a senior studying psychology at the university. Friends held multiple vigils for the beloved student over the weekend. In one of the vigils, around 1,500 students comforted each other as they assembled on Saturday evening at the campus' Alumni Hall. Balloons were released from the building's solarium by her Gamma Phi Beta sorority sisters. Wilson's mother and sister were present at the memorial and were shielded by family and friends who shared fond memories of her, according to the Indy Star. Indiana University spokesman Mark Land said 'the entire IU Bloomington community mourns the tragic death of Hannah Wilson.' 'Our deepest sympathies go out to Hannah's family and friends during this unspeakably sad time,' he said in a statement. 'She was the kind of girl who made everybody feel special,' Maggie Hadley, one of Wilson's former Indiana Elite teammates told The Indianapolis Star. H . Heartbroken: Thousands of students assembled on Saturday evening at Indiana University's Alumni Hall for an emotional vigil to remember the beloved 22-year-old student . Sadness: Students comfort each other at the Saturday evening vigil, a day after Hannah's body was found . The president of the Panhellenic Association at Indiana University, Margaret Hensley, has also organized a You Caring fund following the news of Wilson's death. The fund will go towards providing one full year of room and board for Wilson's sister. So far, the fund has collected $5,025 in donations. Hensley wrote: 'We have suffered a tragic loss within our community this past weekend, with the horrifying death of Hannah Wilson. Hannah was a beloved Gamma Phi Beta, psychology major, and bright personality. 'Her younger sister, Haley, is planning on attending Indiana University next year. We as a community want to welcome her with open arms, and feel that creating this college fund for her would be the best method. '24,000 dollars would pay for one full year of room and board for Haley. We hope this could aid the Wilson family in this difficult transition and allow Haley to feel welcome into our Bloomington community.' | Police said the circumstances of the disappearances of Hannah Wilson and Lauren Spierer are 'eerily similar'
Spierer, 20, went missing in 2011 after a night partying with friends; her body has never been found and no criminal charges have been filed .
Wilson's body was found on rural land about 10 miles away last Friday and it is believed she died of blunt force trauma .
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Toxicology reports for the woman will not be available for ten to 14 days. Arrested: Daniel Messel, 49, has been arrested on suspicion of her murder. Last seen: Her friends went to this bar in Bloomington but, thinking that Wilson was too drunk, put her in a taxi to go home. Messel's stepfather, Gerald Messel, told Fox59 that the man spoke of meeting a girl called 'Hannah' at bars near the university campus ahead of her death. When Daniel Messel arrived back home, he was arrested by police, he said. This is also not Messel's first run in with the police, according the the Indiana Daily Student. A year later, he was sentenced to eight years in prison for battery by means of a deadly weapon and battery resulting in serious bodily injury. Friends held multiple vigils for the beloved student over the weekend. Balloons were released from the building's solarium by her Gamma Phi Beta sorority sisters. Indiana University spokesman Mark Land said 'the entire IU Bloomington community mourns the tragic death of Hannah Wilson.' 'She was the kind of girl who made everybody feel special,' Maggie Hadley, one of Wilson's former Indiana Elite teammates told The Indianapolis Star. Sadness: Students comfort each other at the Saturday evening vigil, a day after Hannah's body was found . The fund will go towards providing one full year of room and board for Wilson's sister. Hensley wrote: 'We have suffered a tragic loss within our community this past weekend, with the horrifying death of Hannah Wilson. 'Her younger sister, Haley, is planning on attending Indiana University next year. '24,000 dollars would pay for one full year of room and board for Haley. | Wilson was found fully clothed and there was no sign of sexual assault, police told Sky News. Her body has never been found and no criminal charges have ever been filed. When Daniel Messel arrived back home, he was arrested by police, he said. Hensley wrote: 'We have suffered a tragic loss within our community this past weekend, with the horrifying death of Hannah Wilson. Toxicology reports for the woman will not be available for ten to 14 days. This is also not Messel's first run in with the police, according the the Indiana Daily Student. In one of the vigils, around 1,500 students comforted each other as they assembled on Saturday evening at the campus' Alumni Hall. 'She was the kind of girl who made everybody feel special,' Maggie Hadley, one of Wilson's former Indiana Elite teammates told The Indianapolis Star. Hannah was a beloved Gamma Phi Beta, psychology major, and bright personality. '24,000 dollars would pay for one full year of room and board for Haley. Arrested: Daniel Messel, 49, has been arrested on suspicion of her murder. Last seen: Her friends went to this bar in Bloomington but, thinking that Wilson was too drunk, put her in a taxi to go home. The president of the Panhellenic Association at Indiana University has organized a fund will go towards providing one full year of room and board for Wilson's sister (above Wilson pictured with her father) Wilson, originally from Fishers, Indiana, was a senior studying psychology at the university. Messel's stepfather, Gerald Messel, told Fox59 that the man spoke of meeting a girl called 'Hannah' at bars near the university campus ahead of her death. Spierer also spent time at the same bar before she vanished in 2011 . | Friends of murdered Indiana University student Hannah Wilson have said she was last seen at the same bar where Lauren Spierer partied before she vanished in 2011. Wilson's body was found in rural Brown County, about 10 miles from the campus, on Friday morning after a night out. Daniel Messel, 49, was arrested hours later and has been charged in her death. Circumstances of her disappearance are 'eerily similar' to the case of 20-year-old Spierer, police told Fox59, and they will be looking into the case again. Spierer vanished after a night out at Kilroy's Sports Bar in Bloomington with a group of friends nearly four years ago. Her body has never been found and no criminal charges have ever been filed. 'Eerily similar': Student Hannah Wilson, left, was found murdered hours after leaving a bar in Bloomington, Indiana last week - nearly four years after Lauren Spierer, right, vanished after leaving the same bar . On Monday, Wilson's friends said she had been partying in downtown Bloomington and they were also going to go to Kilroy's Sports Bar, but deemed that she was too drunk to join them there. Messel's stepfather, Gerald Messel, told Fox59 that the man spoke of meeting a girl called 'Hannah' at bars near the university campus ahead of her death. Gerald Messel, who lives with his stepson, said he was surprised when the man failed to come home on Thursday evening and he failed to go to work the next day. When Daniel Messel arrived back home, he was arrested by police, he said. Troopers have confiscated his computer, phone and vehicle. This is also not Messel's first run in with the police, according the the Indiana Daily Student. He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering persons in 1995. A year later, he was sentenced to eight years in prison for battery by means of a deadly weapon and battery resulting in serious bodily injury. So far, the fund has collected $5,025 in donations. Hensley wrote: 'We have suffered a tragic loss within our community this past weekend, with the horrifying death of Hannah Wilson. Hannah was a beloved Gamma Phi Beta, psychology major, and bright personality. 'Her younger sister, Haley, is planning on attending Indiana University next year. We as a community want to welcome her with open arms, and feel that creating this college fund for her would be the best method. '24,000 dollars would pay for one full year of room and board for Haley. We hope this could aid the Wilson family in this difficult transition and allow Haley to feel welcome into our Bloomington community.' | Friends of murdered Indiana University student Hannah Wilson have said she was last seen at the same bar where Lauren Spierer partied before she vanished in 2011. Wilson's body was found in rural Brown County, about 10 miles from the campus, on Friday morning after a night out. Daniel Messel, 49, was arrested hours later and has been charged in her death. Circumstances of her disappearance are 'eerily similar' to the case of 20-year-old Spierer, police told Fox59, and they will be looking into the case again. Spierer vanished after a night out at Kilroy's Sports Bar in Bloomington with a group of friends nearly four years ago. Her body has never been found and no criminal charges have ever been filed. 'Eerily similar': Student Hannah Wilson, left, was found murdered hours after leaving a bar in Bloomington, Indiana last week - nearly four years after Lauren Spierer, right, vanished after leaving the same bar . On Monday, Wilson's friends said she had been partying in downtown Bloomington and they were also going to go to Kilroy's Sports Bar, but deemed that she was too drunk to join them there. The group put Wilson into a taxi alone around 1am on Friday and gave the driver her address. Her body was found near Lake Lemon at around 8.30am. She died from blunt force trauma to the head, according to the county coroner, and preliminary results of an autopsy show she was struck three or four times in the back of the head with an object. Her only other injuries were superficial abrasions and bruises that the coroner said were protective, rather than defensive, wounds. Last seen: Her friends went to this bar in Bloomington but, thinking that Wilson was too drunk, put her in a taxi to go home. Spierer also spent time at the same bar before she vanished in 2011 . Messel's stepfather, Gerald Messel, told Fox59 that the man spoke of meeting a girl called 'Hannah' at bars near the university campus ahead of her death. Gerald Messel, who lives with his stepson, said he was surprised when the man failed to come home on Thursday evening and he failed to go to work the next day. When Daniel Messel arrived back home, he was arrested by police, he said. Troopers have confiscated his computer, phone and vehicle. This is also not Messel's first run in with the police, according the the Indiana Daily Student. He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering persons in 1995. A year later, he was sentenced to eight years in prison for battery by means of a deadly weapon and battery resulting in serious bodily injury. The president of the Panhellenic Association at Indiana University has organized a fund will go towards providing one full year of room and board for Wilson's sister (above Wilson pictured with her father) Wilson, originally from Fishers, Indiana, was a senior studying psychology at the university. Friends held multiple vigils for the beloved student over the weekend. H . Heartbroken: Thousands of students assembled on Saturday evening at Indiana University's Alumni Hall for an emotional vigil to remember the beloved 22-year-old student . Sadness: Students comfort each other at the Saturday evening vigil, a day after Hannah's body was found . The president of the Panhellenic Association at Indiana University, Margaret Hensley, has also organized a You Caring fund following the news of Wilson's death. The fund will go towards providing one full year of room and board for Wilson's sister. So far, the fund has collected $5,025 in donations. Hensley wrote: 'We have suffered a tragic loss within our community this past weekend, with the horrifying death of Hannah Wilson. Hannah was a beloved Gamma Phi Beta, psychology major, and bright personality. 'Her younger sister, Haley, is planning on attending Indiana University next year. We as a community want to welcome her with open arms, and feel that creating this college fund for her would be the best method. '24,000 dollars would pay for one full year of room and board for Haley. We hope this could aid the Wilson family in this difficult transition and allow Haley to feel welcome into our Bloomington community.' | Friends of murdered Indiana University student Hannah Wilson have said she was last seen at the same bar where Lauren Spierer partied before she vanished in 2011. Wilson's body was found in rural Brown County, about 10 miles from the campus, on Friday morning after a night out. Daniel Messel, 49, was arrested hours later and has been charged in her death. Circumstances of her disappearance are 'eerily similar' to the case of 20-year-old Spierer, police told Fox59, and they will be looking into the case again. When Daniel Messel arrived back home, he was arrested by police, he said. Troopers have confiscated his computer, phone and vehicle. This is also not Messel's first run in with the police, according the the Indiana Daily Student. We as a community want to welcome her with open arms, and feel that creating this college fund for her would be the best method. '24,000 dollars would pay for one full year of room and board for Haley. We hope this could aid the Wilson family in this difficult transition and allow Haley to feel welcome into our Bloomington community.' |
A 49-year-old gunman who was holed up in a vintage blue bus has been shot dead following a seven-hour standoff with SWAT officers that involved heavy gunfire, tear gas and the use of an armored car. Mark Hawkins reportedly barricaded himself inside the Greyhound-style bus in the parking lot of a Walmart in Salem, Oregon, after he was approached by police, who believed him to be wanted. Seconds later, Hawkins, who was being hunted in Lane County for failing to appear on a charge of delivery of a controlled substance, allegedly fired his weapon from the front of the large vehicle. The bullet struck a police dog named Baco in the head, prompting an exchange of gunfire between officers and Hawkins. Numerous law enforcement agencies in the area then rushed to the scene. Scroll down for video . Wrecked: Mark Hawkins, 49, who was holed up in a vintage blue bus has been shot dead following a seven-hour standoff with SWAT officers. Above, the bus is pictured in a wrecked off after the standoff on Friday . Finally out: A law enforcement official is pictured dragging Hawkins (whose limb can be seen in the official's grip) out of the Greyhound-style bus, which was situated in the parking lot of a Walmart in Salem, Oregon . Shot dead: The suspect (left and right), who was wanted in Lane County for failing to appear on a charge of delivery of a controlled substance, had barricaded himself in the vehicle after he was approached by police . In the hours after the first shot, which occurred shortly before noon on Friday, SWAT officers and police fired more than a dozen rounds of tear gas at the bus in Turner Road - but to no avail. They locked down all shops in the area, including the Walmart, as they attempted to force Hawkins out of the vehicle. They finally decided to ram an armored car into the blue bus, according to KOIN.com. In incredible scenes, SWAT offers drove the car into the bus, punching holes in the larger vehicle. But the suspect apparently still refused to comply with officers and 'continued to brandish a handgun'. At around 6.30pm, police shot at the suspect multiple times. He was hit and wounded by nine bullets, causing him to slide out of the bus. He was then taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died. '[Hawkins] has since died of his injuries,' the Salem Police Department said on Friday night. It is not yet known whether the bus belonged to Hawkins - and if not, how he managed to get into the vehicle. The officers involved in the shooting - Officer Joshua Edmiston, Officer Vincent Dawson and Officer Sean Bennet - have now been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, police said. Vintage: Hawkins allegedly fired a weapon from the front of the large vehicle. The bullet struck a police dog named Baco in the head, prompting an exchange of bullets between officers and Hawkins. Above, the bus . Firing tear gas: In the hours after the first shot, which occurred shortly before noon on Friday, SWAT officers and police fired more than a dozen rounds of tear gas (pictured) at the bus in Turner Road - but to no avail . Lock down: They locked down all shops in the area, including the Walmart, as they attempted to force Hawkins out of the vehicle. They finally decided to ram an armored car into the bus, it is reported . Meanwhile, K-9 Baco was taken to a nearby vet, where he was treated and released. He is now recovering at home with his handler, according to the police department's Facebook page. An autopsy by the Oregon State Medical Examiner on Saturday showed that Hawkins was shot nine times by officers during the standoff. He apparently died of gunshot wounds to the chest. On his Facebook page, Hawkins is pictured smiling while cuddling his pet dog at his Eugene home. An investigation is ongoing. Recovering: The standoff occurred in the parking lot of this Walmart (right) in Turner Road. K-9 Baco (left), who was injured in the shooting, was taken to a nearby vet, where he was treated and released . | Mark Hawkins, 49, allegedly barricaded himself inside a vintage blue bus .
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In the hours after the first shot, which occurred shortly before noon on Friday, SWAT officers and police fired more than a dozen rounds of tear gas at the bus in Turner Road - but to no avail. They finally decided to ram an armored car into the blue bus, according to KOIN.com. But the suspect apparently still refused to comply with officers and 'continued to brandish a handgun'. He was hit and wounded by nine bullets, causing him to slide out of the bus. '[Hawkins] has since died of his injuries,' the Salem Police Department said on Friday night. The officers involved in the shooting - Officer Joshua Edmiston, Officer Vincent Dawson and Officer Sean Bennet - have now been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, police said. The bullet struck a police dog named Baco in the head, prompting an exchange of bullets between officers and Hawkins. Firing tear gas: In the hours after the first shot, which occurred shortly before noon on Friday, SWAT officers and police fired more than a dozen rounds of tear gas (pictured) at the bus in Turner Road - but to no avail . They finally decided to ram an armored car into the bus, it is reported . He is now recovering at home with his handler, according to the police department's Facebook page. He apparently died of gunshot wounds to the chest. An investigation is ongoing. K-9 Baco (left), who was injured in the shooting, was taken to a nearby vet, where he was treated and released . | Lock down: They locked down all shops in the area, including the Walmart, as they attempted to force Hawkins out of the vehicle. It is not yet known whether the bus belonged to Hawkins - and if not, how he managed to get into the vehicle. On his Facebook page, Hawkins is pictured smiling while cuddling his pet dog at his Eugene home. A 49-year-old gunman who was holed up in a vintage blue bus has been shot dead following a seven-hour standoff with SWAT officers that involved heavy gunfire, tear gas and the use of an armored car. The bullet struck a police dog named Baco in the head, prompting an exchange of bullets between officers and Hawkins. They finally decided to ram an armored car into the blue bus, according to KOIN.com. Finally out: A law enforcement official is pictured dragging Hawkins (whose limb can be seen in the official's grip) out of the Greyhound-style bus, which was situated in the parking lot of a Walmart in Salem, Oregon . '[Hawkins] has since died of his injuries,' the Salem Police Department said on Friday night. Numerous law enforcement agencies in the area then rushed to the scene. Above, the bus . Scroll down for video . Wrecked: Mark Hawkins, 49, who was holed up in a vintage blue bus has been shot dead following a seven-hour standoff with SWAT officers. The officers involved in the shooting - Officer Joshua Edmiston, Officer Vincent Dawson and Officer Sean Bennet - have now been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, police said. He was then taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Shot dead: The suspect (left and right), who was wanted in Lane County for failing to appear on a charge of delivery of a controlled substance, had barricaded himself in the vehicle after he was approached by police . | A 49-year-old gunman who was holed up in a vintage blue bus has been shot dead following a seven-hour standoff with SWAT officers that involved heavy gunfire, tear gas and the use of an armored car. Mark Hawkins reportedly barricaded himself inside the Greyhound-style bus in the parking lot of a Walmart in Salem, Oregon, after he was approached by police, who believed him to be wanted. Seconds later, Hawkins, who was being hunted in Lane County for failing to appear on a charge of delivery of a controlled substance, allegedly fired his weapon from the front of the large vehicle. The bullet struck a police dog named Baco in the head, prompting an exchange of gunfire between officers and Hawkins. Numerous law enforcement agencies in the area then rushed to the scene. Scroll down for video . At around 6.30pm, police shot at the suspect multiple times. He was hit and wounded by nine bullets, causing him to slide out of the bus. He was then taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died. '[Hawkins] has since died of his injuries,' the Salem Police Department said on Friday night. It is not yet known whether the bus belonged to Hawkins - and if not, how he managed to get into the vehicle. He apparently died of gunshot wounds to the chest. On his Facebook page, Hawkins is pictured smiling while cuddling his pet dog at his Eugene home. An investigation is ongoing. Recovering: The standoff occurred in the parking lot of this Walmart (right) in Turner Road. K-9 Baco (left), who was injured in the shooting, was taken to a nearby vet, where he was treated and released . | A 49-year-old gunman who was holed up in a vintage blue bus has been shot dead following a seven-hour standoff with SWAT officers that involved heavy gunfire, tear gas and the use of an armored car. Mark Hawkins reportedly barricaded himself inside the Greyhound-style bus in the parking lot of a Walmart in Salem, Oregon, after he was approached by police, who believed him to be wanted. Seconds later, Hawkins, who was being hunted in Lane County for failing to appear on a charge of delivery of a controlled substance, allegedly fired his weapon from the front of the large vehicle. The bullet struck a police dog named Baco in the head, prompting an exchange of gunfire between officers and Hawkins. Numerous law enforcement agencies in the area then rushed to the scene. Scroll down for video . Wrecked: Mark Hawkins, 49, who was holed up in a vintage blue bus has been shot dead following a seven-hour standoff with SWAT officers. Above, the bus is pictured in a wrecked off after the standoff on Friday . Finally out: A law enforcement official is pictured dragging Hawkins (whose limb can be seen in the official's grip) out of the Greyhound-style bus, which was situated in the parking lot of a Walmart in Salem, Oregon . In incredible scenes, SWAT offers drove the car into the bus, punching holes in the larger vehicle. But the suspect apparently still refused to comply with officers and 'continued to brandish a handgun'. At around 6.30pm, police shot at the suspect multiple times. He was hit and wounded by nine bullets, causing him to slide out of the bus. He was then taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died. '[Hawkins] has since died of his injuries,' the Salem Police Department said on Friday night. It is not yet known whether the bus belonged to Hawkins - and if not, how he managed to get into the vehicle. The officers involved in the shooting - Officer Joshua Edmiston, Officer Vincent Dawson and Officer Sean Bennet - have now been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, police said. Vintage: Hawkins allegedly fired a weapon from the front of the large vehicle. Meanwhile, K-9 Baco was taken to a nearby vet, where he was treated and released. He is now recovering at home with his handler, according to the police department's Facebook page. An autopsy by the Oregon State Medical Examiner on Saturday showed that Hawkins was shot nine times by officers during the standoff. He apparently died of gunshot wounds to the chest. On his Facebook page, Hawkins is pictured smiling while cuddling his pet dog at his Eugene home. An investigation is ongoing. Recovering: The standoff occurred in the parking lot of this Walmart (right) in Turner Road. K-9 Baco (left), who was injured in the shooting, was taken to a nearby vet, where he was treated and released . | A 49-year-old gunman who was holed up in a vintage blue bus has been shot dead following a seven-hour standoff with SWAT officers that involved heavy gunfire, tear gas and the use of an armored car. Mark Hawkins reportedly barricaded himself inside the Greyhound-style bus in the parking lot of a Walmart in Salem, Oregon, after he was approached by police, who believed him to be wanted. Seconds later, Hawkins, who was being hunted in Lane County for failing to appear on a charge of delivery of a controlled substance, allegedly fired his weapon from the front of the large vehicle. He was hit and wounded by nine bullets, causing him to slide out of the bus. He was then taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died. '[Hawkins] has since died of his injuries,' the Salem Police Department said on Friday night. Recovering: The standoff occurred in the parking lot of this Walmart (right) in Turner Road. K-9 Baco (left), who was injured in the shooting, was taken to a nearby vet, where he was treated and released . |
The majority of heatwaves and almost a fifth of extreme rain storms can be blamed on human activity, a new study has warned. Researchers say that three quarters of extreme hot weather and 18 per cent of heavy precipitation is being driven by global warming that has occurred due to man-made emissions. They warn that as climate change pushes global temperatures higher over the coming decades, humans will become responsible for 40 per cent of extreme rainfall events. Researchers say 75% of extreme hot weather and 18% of heavy precipitation is being driven by global warming as a result of man-made emissions. They warn that as climate change pushes global temperatures higher, humans will be responsible for 40% of extreme rainfall events (floods in Somerset in 2014 are shown) The scientists claim it is the rarest and most destructive events that seem to be the most responsive to human influence. Dr Erich Fischer, from the institute for atmospheric and climate science at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich who led the study, said: 'Climate change includes not only changes in mean climate but also in weather extremes. Global temperatures were the highest since records began in 1880, according to scientists. Temperatures across the world averaged 0.8°C (1.4°F) above 20th century averages - making 2014 the warmest year in records dating back 134 years. The Met Office has already announced that 2014 was the hottest year for the UK in records dating back to 1910. Scientists have also warned that 2015 could be warmer still. Earlier this month they revealed that the Earth experienced its hottest month of March since record-keeping began in 1880. The first three months of 2015 have all set new high temperature marks. Last month's average temperature soared to 56.4°F (13.6°C), which is 1.5°F (0.85°C) above the average for the 20th century. Also of concern was the finding that Arctic sea ice was the lowest on record for March. Much of the most abnormal heat has been in the Pacific Ocean and places near it. Seven western U.S. states set records for their hottest first three months of the year, while New York and Vermont set records for the coldest start of a year. Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia have also all been warmer than normal. Blunden blames the record heat on a combination of El Niño, a blob of record hot water in the Northeast Pacific Ocean and human-caused climate change. 'With every degree of warming it is the rarest and the most extreme events and thereby the ones with typically the highest socio-economic impacts for which the largest fraction is due to human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. 'We show that at the present-day warming of 0.85°C about 18 per cent of the moderate daily precipitation extremes over land are attributable to the observed temperature increase since pre-industrial times, which in turn primarily results from human influence. 'For 2°C of warming the fraction of precipitation extremes attributable to human influence rises to about 40 per cent. 'Likewise, today about 75 per cent of the moderate daily hot extremes over land are attributable to warming.' The researchers, whose work is published in the journal Nature Climate Change, examined the probability that heatwaves and heavy rainfall events could be attributed to humans using 25 climate models. The models examined the weather between 1901 and 2005 using historical simulations. They analysed daily temperatures and daily rainfall totals from climate models and looked for events that would be expected to occur once in 1,000 days in an unperturbed climate - referred to as moderate daily extremes. They then used the models to look at predictions of extreme weather between 2006 and 2100 under an emissions scenario that is expected to lead to 2°C of warming around the world. While attributing individual extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods and heatwaves to climate change is notoriously difficult, climate scientists have predicted they will become more common as the world warms. Dr Fischer and his colleague Professor Reto Knutti, also based at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, said taking a more global perspective made it easier to examine the role that human activity was having on such events. They say their research demonstrated a strong signal for human influence in the extreme weather that is having impacts around the world today. They found that the longer the period of the event - such as a heatwave, the greater the fraction is attributable to global warming. The graphic above shows where the change in the probability of heavy precipitation and heatwaves compared to the pre-industrial period. If global temperatures increase as predicted, as a result of climate change, this becomes more pronounced, explained the researchers . California is in the grip of its worst drought on record, causing lake beds to dry up (as above). Around three quarters of heatwaves can now be attributed to human activity and it is likely to worsen as the climate warms . Dr Fischer said: 'A warmer and moister atmosphere does clearly favour more frequent hot and wet extremes.' Professor Peter Stott, a scientist at the Met Office's Hadley Centre in the UK, pointed to the extreme weather that has happened in the past year - one of the warmest on record. He said Bangladesh was hit by flooding in 2014, Australia suffered heatwaves and Kenya was battered by downpours. California, for example, is in the grip of one of the most severe droughts on record. He added that human-caused climate change had 'loaded the dice' in favour of heatwaves like the one that hit Europe in 2003 and the flooding that hit the UK in autumn 2000. The models examined weather between 1901 and 2005 using historical simulations. They analysed daily temperatures and daily rainfall totals from climate models and looked for events that would be expected to occur once in 1,000 days in an unperturbed climate. Extreme rainfall is pictured in London . Writing in the journal, Professor Stott said: 'As each year goes by, evidence continues to accumulate that our climate is changing and that human influence plays a dominant role in observed warming. 'The prevalence of extremely hot temperatures is expected to increase with warming and more moisture in the atmosphere leads to a tendency towards more extreme rainfall events, changes that have been detected in the observational record. 'But what has been lacking up to now is a robust calculation of how much more likely extreme temperatures and rainfall have become worldwide. 'The idea that in a two-degree world almost half of heavy rainfall events would not have occurred were it not for climate change is a sobering thought for policymakers seeking to mitigate and adapt to climate change.' | Scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich modelled the probability of extreme weather events being caused by human activity .
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"The majority of heatwaves and almost a fifth of extreme rain storms can be blamed on human activity, a new study has warned.",
"Researchers say that three quarters of extreme hot weather and 18 per cent of heavy precipitation is being driven by global warming that has occurred due to man-made emissions.",
"They warn that as climate change pushes global temperatures higher over the coming decades, humans will become responsible for 40 per cent of extreme rainfall events.",
"Researchers say 75% of extreme hot weather and 18% of heavy precipitation is being driven by global warming as a result of man-made emissions.",
"They warn that as climate change pushes global temperatures higher, humans will be responsible for 40% of extreme rainfall events (floods in Somerset in 2014 are shown) The scientists claim it is the rarest and most destructive events that seem to be the most responsive to human influence.",
"Dr Erich Fischer, from the institute for atmospheric and climate science at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich who led the study, said: 'Climate change includes not only changes in mean climate but also in weather extremes.",
"Global temperatures were the highest since records began in 1880, according to scientists.",
"Temperatures across the world averaged 0.8°C (1.4°F) above 20th century averages - making 2014 the warmest year in records dating back 134 years.",
"The Met Office has already announced that 2014 was the hottest year for the UK in records dating back to 1910.",
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"The first three months of 2015 have all set new high temperature marks.",
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"Seven western U.S. states set records for their hottest first three months of the year, while New York and Vermont set records for the coldest start of a year.",
"Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia have also all been warmer than normal.",
"Blunden blames the record heat on a combination of El Niño, a blob of record hot water in the Northeast Pacific Ocean and human-caused climate change.",
"'With every degree of warming it is the rarest and the most extreme events and thereby the ones with typically the highest socio-economic impacts for which the largest fraction is due to human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.",
"'We show that at the present-day warming of 0.85°C about 18 per cent of the moderate daily precipitation extremes over land are attributable to the observed temperature increase since pre-industrial times, which in turn primarily results from human influence.",
"'For 2°C of warming the fraction of precipitation extremes attributable to human influence rises to about 40 per cent.",
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"Dr Fischer and his colleague Professor Reto Knutti, also based at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, said taking a more global perspective made it easier to examine the role that human activity was having on such events.",
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"The graphic above shows where the change in the probability of heavy precipitation and heatwaves compared to the pre-industrial period.",
"If global temperatures increase as predicted, as a result of climate change, this becomes more pronounced, explained the researchers .",
"California is in the grip of its worst drought on record, causing lake beds to dry up (as above).",
"Around three quarters of heatwaves can now be attributed to human activity and it is likely to worsen as the climate warms .",
"Dr Fischer said: 'A warmer and moister atmosphere does clearly favour more frequent hot and wet extremes.'",
"Professor Peter Stott, a scientist at the Met Office's Hadley Centre in the UK, pointed to the extreme weather that has happened in the past year - one of the warmest on record.",
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"Extreme rainfall is pictured in London .",
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Last month's average temperature soared to 56.4°F (13.6°C), which is 1.5°F (0.85°C) above the average for the 20th century. Much of the most abnormal heat has been in the Pacific Ocean and places near it. Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia have also all been warmer than normal. 'With every degree of warming it is the rarest and the most extreme events and thereby the ones with typically the highest socio-economic impacts for which the largest fraction is due to human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. 'For 2°C of warming the fraction of precipitation extremes attributable to human influence rises to about 40 per cent. The researchers, whose work is published in the journal Nature Climate Change, examined the probability that heatwaves and heavy rainfall events could be attributed to humans using 25 climate models. They analysed daily temperatures and daily rainfall totals from climate models and looked for events that would be expected to occur once in 1,000 days in an unperturbed climate - referred to as moderate daily extremes. While attributing individual extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods and heatwaves to climate change is notoriously difficult, climate scientists have predicted they will become more common as the world warms. They say their research demonstrated a strong signal for human influence in the extreme weather that is having impacts around the world today. The graphic above shows where the change in the probability of heavy precipitation and heatwaves compared to the pre-industrial period. California is in the grip of its worst drought on record, causing lake beds to dry up (as above). Dr Fischer said: 'A warmer and moister atmosphere does clearly favour more frequent hot and wet extremes.' He said Bangladesh was hit by flooding in 2014, Australia suffered heatwaves and Kenya was battered by downpours. He added that human-caused climate change had 'loaded the dice' in favour of heatwaves like the one that hit Europe in 2003 and the flooding that hit the UK in autumn 2000. They analysed daily temperatures and daily rainfall totals from climate models and looked for events that would be expected to occur once in 1,000 days in an unperturbed climate. Writing in the journal, Professor Stott said: 'As each year goes by, evidence continues to accumulate that our climate is changing and that human influence plays a dominant role in observed warming. 'But what has been lacking up to now is a robust calculation of how much more likely extreme temperatures and rainfall have become worldwide. | Researchers say that three quarters of extreme hot weather and 18 per cent of heavy precipitation is being driven by global warming that has occurred due to man-made emissions. Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia have also all been warmer than normal. Much of the most abnormal heat has been in the Pacific Ocean and places near it. California, for example, is in the grip of one of the most severe droughts on record. They found that the longer the period of the event - such as a heatwave, the greater the fraction is attributable to global warming. 'The idea that in a two-degree world almost half of heavy rainfall events would not have occurred were it not for climate change is a sobering thought for policymakers seeking to mitigate and adapt to climate change.' California is in the grip of its worst drought on record, causing lake beds to dry up (as above). They analysed daily temperatures and daily rainfall totals from climate models and looked for events that would be expected to occur once in 1,000 days in an unperturbed climate. The researchers, whose work is published in the journal Nature Climate Change, examined the probability that heatwaves and heavy rainfall events could be attributed to humans using 25 climate models. Global temperatures were the highest since records began in 1880, according to scientists. He added that human-caused climate change had 'loaded the dice' in favour of heatwaves like the one that hit Europe in 2003 and the flooding that hit the UK in autumn 2000. Temperatures across the world averaged 0.8°C (1.4°F) above 20th century averages - making 2014 the warmest year in records dating back 134 years. Professor Peter Stott, a scientist at the Met Office's Hadley Centre in the UK, pointed to the extreme weather that has happened in the past year - one of the warmest on record. Also of concern was the finding that Arctic sea ice was the lowest on record for March. 'But what has been lacking up to now is a robust calculation of how much more likely extreme temperatures and rainfall have become worldwide. | The majority of heatwaves and almost a fifth of extreme rain storms can be blamed on human activity, a new study has warned. Researchers say that three quarters of extreme hot weather and 18 per cent of heavy precipitation is being driven by global warming that has occurred due to man-made emissions. They warn that as climate change pushes global temperatures higher over the coming decades, humans will become responsible for 40 per cent of extreme rainfall events. Researchers say 75% of extreme hot weather and 18% of heavy precipitation is being driven by global warming as a result of man-made emissions. They warn that as climate change pushes global temperatures higher, humans will be responsible for 40% of extreme rainfall events (floods in Somerset in 2014 are shown) The scientists claim it is the rarest and most destructive events that seem to be the most responsive to human influence. Dr Erich Fischer, from the institute for atmospheric and climate science at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich who led the study, said: 'Climate change includes not only changes in mean climate but also in weather extremes. Global temperatures were the highest since records began in 1880, according to scientists. Temperatures across the world averaged 0.8°C (1.4°F) above 20th century averages - making 2014 the warmest year in records dating back 134 years. 'For 2°C of warming the fraction of precipitation extremes attributable to human influence rises to about 40 per cent. 'Likewise, today about 75 per cent of the moderate daily hot extremes over land are attributable to warming.' The researchers, whose work is published in the journal Nature Climate Change, examined the probability that heatwaves and heavy rainfall events could be attributed to humans using 25 climate models. The models examined the weather between 1901 and 2005 using historical simulations. They analysed daily temperatures and daily rainfall totals from climate models and looked for events that would be expected to occur once in 1,000 days in an unperturbed climate - referred to as moderate daily extremes. They then used the models to look at predictions of extreme weather between 2006 and 2100 under an emissions scenario that is expected to lead to 2°C of warming around the world. While attributing individual extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods and heatwaves to climate change is notoriously difficult, climate scientists have predicted they will become more common as the world warms. The models examined weather between 1901 and 2005 using historical simulations. They analysed daily temperatures and daily rainfall totals from climate models and looked for events that would be expected to occur once in 1,000 days in an unperturbed climate. Extreme rainfall is pictured in London . Writing in the journal, Professor Stott said: 'As each year goes by, evidence continues to accumulate that our climate is changing and that human influence plays a dominant role in observed warming. 'The prevalence of extremely hot temperatures is expected to increase with warming and more moisture in the atmosphere leads to a tendency towards more extreme rainfall events, changes that have been detected in the observational record. 'But what has been lacking up to now is a robust calculation of how much more likely extreme temperatures and rainfall have become worldwide. 'The idea that in a two-degree world almost half of heavy rainfall events would not have occurred were it not for climate change is a sobering thought for policymakers seeking to mitigate and adapt to climate change.' | The majority of heatwaves and almost a fifth of extreme rain storms can be blamed on human activity, a new study has warned. Researchers say that three quarters of extreme hot weather and 18 per cent of heavy precipitation is being driven by global warming that has occurred due to man-made emissions. They warn that as climate change pushes global temperatures higher over the coming decades, humans will become responsible for 40 per cent of extreme rainfall events. Researchers say 75% of extreme hot weather and 18% of heavy precipitation is being driven by global warming as a result of man-made emissions. They warn that as climate change pushes global temperatures higher, humans will be responsible for 40% of extreme rainfall events (floods in Somerset in 2014 are shown) The scientists claim it is the rarest and most destructive events that seem to be the most responsive to human influence. Dr Erich Fischer, from the institute for atmospheric and climate science at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich who led the study, said: 'Climate change includes not only changes in mean climate but also in weather extremes. Global temperatures were the highest since records began in 1880, according to scientists. Temperatures across the world averaged 0.8°C (1.4°F) above 20th century averages - making 2014 the warmest year in records dating back 134 years. The Met Office has already announced that 2014 was the hottest year for the UK in records dating back to 1910. Scientists have also warned that 2015 could be warmer still. Earlier this month they revealed that the Earth experienced its hottest month of March since record-keeping began in 1880. The first three months of 2015 have all set new high temperature marks. 'With every degree of warming it is the rarest and the most extreme events and thereby the ones with typically the highest socio-economic impacts for which the largest fraction is due to human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. 'We show that at the present-day warming of 0.85°C about 18 per cent of the moderate daily precipitation extremes over land are attributable to the observed temperature increase since pre-industrial times, which in turn primarily results from human influence. 'For 2°C of warming the fraction of precipitation extremes attributable to human influence rises to about 40 per cent. 'Likewise, today about 75 per cent of the moderate daily hot extremes over land are attributable to warming.' The researchers, whose work is published in the journal Nature Climate Change, examined the probability that heatwaves and heavy rainfall events could be attributed to humans using 25 climate models. The models examined the weather between 1901 and 2005 using historical simulations. They analysed daily temperatures and daily rainfall totals from climate models and looked for events that would be expected to occur once in 1,000 days in an unperturbed climate - referred to as moderate daily extremes. They then used the models to look at predictions of extreme weather between 2006 and 2100 under an emissions scenario that is expected to lead to 2°C of warming around the world. While attributing individual extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods and heatwaves to climate change is notoriously difficult, climate scientists have predicted they will become more common as the world warms. Dr Fischer and his colleague Professor Reto Knutti, also based at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, said taking a more global perspective made it easier to examine the role that human activity was having on such events. They say their research demonstrated a strong signal for human influence in the extreme weather that is having impacts around the world today. Professor Peter Stott, a scientist at the Met Office's Hadley Centre in the UK, pointed to the extreme weather that has happened in the past year - one of the warmest on record. He said Bangladesh was hit by flooding in 2014, Australia suffered heatwaves and Kenya was battered by downpours. California, for example, is in the grip of one of the most severe droughts on record. He added that human-caused climate change had 'loaded the dice' in favour of heatwaves like the one that hit Europe in 2003 and the flooding that hit the UK in autumn 2000. The models examined weather between 1901 and 2005 using historical simulations. They analysed daily temperatures and daily rainfall totals from climate models and looked for events that would be expected to occur once in 1,000 days in an unperturbed climate. Extreme rainfall is pictured in London . Writing in the journal, Professor Stott said: 'As each year goes by, evidence continues to accumulate that our climate is changing and that human influence plays a dominant role in observed warming. 'The prevalence of extremely hot temperatures is expected to increase with warming and more moisture in the atmosphere leads to a tendency towards more extreme rainfall events, changes that have been detected in the observational record. 'But what has been lacking up to now is a robust calculation of how much more likely extreme temperatures and rainfall have become worldwide. 'The idea that in a two-degree world almost half of heavy rainfall events would not have occurred were it not for climate change is a sobering thought for policymakers seeking to mitigate and adapt to climate change.' | The majority of heatwaves and almost a fifth of extreme rain storms can be blamed on human activity, a new study has warned. Researchers say that three quarters of extreme hot weather and 18 per cent of heavy precipitation is being driven by global warming that has occurred due to man-made emissions. They warn that as climate change pushes global temperatures higher over the coming decades, humans will become responsible for 40 per cent of extreme rainfall events. Researchers say 75% of extreme hot weather and 18% of heavy precipitation is being driven by global warming as a result of man-made emissions. The researchers, whose work is published in the journal Nature Climate Change, examined the probability that heatwaves and heavy rainfall events could be attributed to humans using 25 climate models. The models examined the weather between 1901 and 2005 using historical simulations. They analysed daily temperatures and daily rainfall totals from climate models and looked for events that would be expected to occur once in 1,000 days in an unperturbed climate - referred to as moderate daily extremes. 'The prevalence of extremely hot temperatures is expected to increase with warming and more moisture in the atmosphere leads to a tendency towards more extreme rainfall events, changes that have been detected in the observational record. 'But what has been lacking up to now is a robust calculation of how much more likely extreme temperatures and rainfall have become worldwide. 'The idea that in a two-degree world almost half of heavy rainfall events would not have occurred were it not for climate change is a sobering thought for policymakers seeking to mitigate and adapt to climate change.' |
Large swathes of north and central Texas were hit with tornadoes and baseball-size hail Sunday night as part of a severe storm system sweeping the region. The storm started Sunday evening in Comanche County, Texas and moved northeast towards the Dallas/Fort Worth for the next several hours. More than five tornadoes were reported in the region, including a massive funnel cloud seen forming over Stephenville, 70 miles southeast of Forth Worth. Scroll down for video . At least five tornadoes were spotted across north and central Texas Sunday evening as part of a severe storm system sweeping the region. Above, one of the tornadoes spotted in Stephenville, Texas - about 70 miles southeast of Fort Worth . According to the National Weather Service, there were also unconfirmed reports of shingles being blown off rooftops in Stephenville. One of the tornados appeared over Rio Vista, Texas and was described as slow-moving and 'extremely dangerous'. When it was first spotted, the tornado was estimated to be about a mile wide. By 10:44pm the tornado had moved to near Covington - just 25 miles south of Fort Worth. Above, a view of the mile-wide tornado that was spotted over Rio Vista, Texas Sunday night and described as slow moving and 'extremely dangerous' Above, a view of where the mile-wide tornado was spotted Sunday night in Texas. Residents were urged to stay indoors and seek shelter because of flying debris . 'This is a particularly dangerous situation,' the National Weather service warned at the time. Residents were urged to stay indoors and seek shelter because of flying debris and the possibility of 'complete destruction' when it touched down. Nearly two dozen counties were on tornado watch Sunday night through 11pm, with the storm system expected to die out by Monday. In addition to threatening tornadoes, the storm brought high winds over 70 mph and hail ranging in size from golf balls to baseballs. However, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in the aftermath of the storm. Stephenville was also hit with large hail that caused damage to vehicles in the area - including this car with a shattered windshield . Watch out: Above, some examples of the almost baseball-szie hail that hit the area of Stephenville Sunday evening . This tornado was spotted in Glen Rose, Texas on Sunday during the severe storm system which was expected to last through the night . Weather.com Senior Meteorologist Nick Wiltgen said rotating thunderstorms called supercells are behind the extreme weather seen in Texas this weekend. 'The warm, unstable air is feeding very strong updrafts, causing rapid thunderstorm development – and the way the winds are aligned is allowing some of these storms to rotate, enhancing their potential for giant hail and possibly tornadoes,' Wiltgen said. While the worst of the storm is supposed to be over on Monday, there is a new concern for more rain and flooding. | Severe storms swept north and central Texas Sunday evening .
At least five tornadoes were spotted - some as close as just 25 miles from Fort Worth .
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"This tornado was spotted in Glen Rose, Texas on Sunday during the severe storm system which was expected to last through the night .",
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Nearly two dozen counties were on tornado watch Sunday night through 11pm, with the storm system expected to die out by Monday. However, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in the aftermath of the storm. Watch out: Above, some examples of the almost baseball-szie hail that hit the area of Stephenville Sunday evening . Weather.com Senior Meteorologist Nick Wiltgen said rotating thunderstorms called supercells are behind the extreme weather seen in Texas this weekend. While the worst of the storm is supposed to be over on Monday, there is a new concern for more rain and flooding. | More than five tornadoes were reported in the region, including a massive funnel cloud seen forming over Stephenville, 70 miles southeast of Forth Worth. When it was first spotted, the tornado was estimated to be about a mile wide. While the worst of the storm is supposed to be over on Monday, there is a new concern for more rain and flooding. Large swathes of north and central Texas were hit with tornadoes and baseball-size hail Sunday night as part of a severe storm system sweeping the region. In addition to threatening tornadoes, the storm brought high winds over 70 mph and hail ranging in size from golf balls to baseballs. According to the National Weather Service, there were also unconfirmed reports of shingles being blown off rooftops in Stephenville. However, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in the aftermath of the storm. One of the tornados appeared over Rio Vista, Texas and was described as slow-moving and 'extremely dangerous'. By 10:44pm the tornado had moved to near Covington - just 25 miles south of Fort Worth. Above, one of the tornadoes spotted in Stephenville, Texas - about 70 miles southeast of Fort Worth . Scroll down for video . Nearly two dozen counties were on tornado watch Sunday night through 11pm, with the storm system expected to die out by Monday. 'This is a particularly dangerous situation,' the National Weather service warned at the time. At least five tornadoes were spotted across north and central Texas Sunday evening as part of a severe storm system sweeping the region. Watch out: Above, some examples of the almost baseball-szie hail that hit the area of Stephenville Sunday evening . | Large swathes of north and central Texas were hit with tornadoes and baseball-size hail Sunday night as part of a severe storm system sweeping the region. The storm started Sunday evening in Comanche County, Texas and moved northeast towards the Dallas/Fort Worth for the next several hours. More than five tornadoes were reported in the region, including a massive funnel cloud seen forming over Stephenville, 70 miles southeast of Forth Worth. Scroll down for video . Above, a view of the mile-wide tornado that was spotted over Rio Vista, Texas Sunday night and described as slow moving and 'extremely dangerous' Above, a view of where the mile-wide tornado was spotted Sunday night in Texas. Residents were urged to stay indoors and seek shelter because of flying debris . 'This is a particularly dangerous situation,' the National Weather service warned at the time. Weather.com Senior Meteorologist Nick Wiltgen said rotating thunderstorms called supercells are behind the extreme weather seen in Texas this weekend. 'The warm, unstable air is feeding very strong updrafts, causing rapid thunderstorm development – and the way the winds are aligned is allowing some of these storms to rotate, enhancing their potential for giant hail and possibly tornadoes,' Wiltgen said. While the worst of the storm is supposed to be over on Monday, there is a new concern for more rain and flooding. | Large swathes of north and central Texas were hit with tornadoes and baseball-size hail Sunday night as part of a severe storm system sweeping the region. The storm started Sunday evening in Comanche County, Texas and moved northeast towards the Dallas/Fort Worth for the next several hours. More than five tornadoes were reported in the region, including a massive funnel cloud seen forming over Stephenville, 70 miles southeast of Forth Worth. Scroll down for video . At least five tornadoes were spotted across north and central Texas Sunday evening as part of a severe storm system sweeping the region. Above, one of the tornadoes spotted in Stephenville, Texas - about 70 miles southeast of Fort Worth . By 10:44pm the tornado had moved to near Covington - just 25 miles south of Fort Worth. Above, a view of the mile-wide tornado that was spotted over Rio Vista, Texas Sunday night and described as slow moving and 'extremely dangerous' Above, a view of where the mile-wide tornado was spotted Sunday night in Texas. Residents were urged to stay indoors and seek shelter because of flying debris . 'This is a particularly dangerous situation,' the National Weather service warned at the time. Residents were urged to stay indoors and seek shelter because of flying debris and the possibility of 'complete destruction' when it touched down. Watch out: Above, some examples of the almost baseball-szie hail that hit the area of Stephenville Sunday evening . This tornado was spotted in Glen Rose, Texas on Sunday during the severe storm system which was expected to last through the night . Weather.com Senior Meteorologist Nick Wiltgen said rotating thunderstorms called supercells are behind the extreme weather seen in Texas this weekend. 'The warm, unstable air is feeding very strong updrafts, causing rapid thunderstorm development – and the way the winds are aligned is allowing some of these storms to rotate, enhancing their potential for giant hail and possibly tornadoes,' Wiltgen said. While the worst of the storm is supposed to be over on Monday, there is a new concern for more rain and flooding. | Large swathes of north and central Texas were hit with tornadoes and baseball-size hail Sunday night as part of a severe storm system sweeping the region. The storm started Sunday evening in Comanche County, Texas and moved northeast towards the Dallas/Fort Worth for the next several hours. Residents were urged to stay indoors and seek shelter because of flying debris . While the worst of the storm is supposed to be over on Monday, there is a new concern for more rain and flooding. |
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. 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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 .
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"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 .",
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"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.",
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"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.",
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"Despite Obama's defense of his counterterrorism record, congressional leaders rapidly called for more oversight over the drone program., .",
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"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 .",
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"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.",
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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. 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. 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 . 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.' '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. 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. 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. 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. ‘I think it was probably preventable, in that there was an obvious breakdown in intelligence. 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. Critics have long complained about civilians being killed in the air strikes. 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. In December American Luke Somers and South African Pierre Korkie were both killed when US Special Forces attempted to rescue them in Yemen. The president condemned Somers' killing as a 'barbaric murder.' But also acknowledged the targeted strikes are no 'cure-all' and said he is haunted by the civilians unintentionally killed. The highly secretive program has faced criticism from congressional lawmakers who have questioned its scope and legality. | 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. 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. The highly secretive program has faced criticism from congressional lawmakers who have questioned its scope and legality. 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. 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. They didn't know that they were there,’ McCain said of the January drone strike. Obama said he ordered the raid because the 33-year-old Somers was believed to be in 'imminent danger.' 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. Lo Porto disappeared in January 2012 in Pakistan, just a few days into his second stint in the country. But also acknowledged the targeted strikes are no 'cure-all' and said he is haunted by the civilians unintentionally killed. He later appeared in a video in which, under apparent coercion, he asked the United States to free Al-Qaeda prisoners. 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.' 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. 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. Al-Qaeda's English-language spokesman, a California rocker-turned jihadist, Adam Gadahn, died in a separate strike. | 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. '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. 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. | 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. 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. 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. | 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 . 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. 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. |
Conflicting stance: Ed Miliband, pictured during a speech yesterday, will today announce a 'clear, credible plan' on immigration . Ed Miliband will today claim Labour’s attitude to immigration has ‘changed’ – despite still refusing to put any upper limit on the numbers allowed in. In an audacious move, the Labour leader will insist that he offers a ‘clear, credible and concrete plan on immigration – not false promises’. He will say: ‘We will deal with people’s concerns because we have listened, we have learned and we have changed.’ But, only hours before the key election speech was due to be delivered, his own shadow home secretary refused at least four times to say Labour would put a target on net immigration. Under intense pressure during a home affairs debate on the BBC’s Daily Politics Show, Yvette Cooper would say only she wanted the number to be lower than the current 300,000. Presenter Andrew Neil had pointed out that, in office, Labour had ‘virtually opened the door’ to record migration. During Labour’s 13 years in power, the foreign-born population rocketed by 3.6million. Home Secretary Theresa May, trading blows with Ms Cooper in the debate, said: ‘The choice is clear. Back to a Labour Home Office which they admitted was not fit for purpose, or the Conservatives, who have a plan to reform free movement, cut immigration, defeat extremism and keep cutting crime.’ The Tories are fighting the election on a commitment to reduce net migration to the ‘tens of thousands’. Speaking in the Vale of Glamorgan today, Mr Miliband will claim that Labour would implement a ten-point plan for curbing immigration during its first 100 days in office. It includes recruiting an additional 1,000 border staff, banning recruitment agencies from hiring only from overseas and making it illegal for employers to undercut wages by exploiting workers. However, the Tories are likely to point out that a number of the proposals are already in the process of being implemented. They include the introduction of full exit checks to count people in and out of the country and ‘stopping those who have committed serious crimes coming to Britain’. Mr Miliband is expected to say: ‘David Cameron once promised to cut net immigration to tens of thousands – and told us to kick him out of office if he didn’t deliver. But, only hours before the key election speech was due to be delivered, his own shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper (pictured) refused at least four times to say Labour would put a target on net immigration . Union boss Len McCluskey last night hailed Ed Miliband as Britain’s next prime minister and said the country stood on the ‘brink of change’. The Unite general secretary praised Labour for a series of ‘radical’ policies, including the ‘freeze’ on energy prices, the mansion tax and the 50p income tax rate. And he praised Mr Miliband for planning to repeal ‘some of the worst anti-union’ laws with a commission headed by John Monks, the former TUC general secretary. Addressing a rally of trade unionists in London, Mr McCluskey, whose union is Labour’s biggest donor, said: ‘Our nation stands on the brink of change. ‘In ten days the people will cast their vote. They will pass their judgment on the last five years of Tory coalition, on the Labour Party and on Ed Miliband – as our leader and our next Prime Minister.’ He said Labour offered ‘something different’ and told the audience: ‘Is it radical enough? You judge for yourself.’ Labour would ‘end bogus self-employment and put a stop to the zero-hour contracts that have become a stain on our nation,’ Mr McCluskey added. ‘On tax they’re going to tackle non-doms, a 50p tax rate for those who can afford it, a mansion tax and above all tackling tax avoidance.’ He said David Cameron’s pledge to ‘finish the job’ of deficit reduction were ‘perhaps the scariest words in the English language’. Last week Mr McCluskey was caught boasting that trade unions ‘own’ the Labour Party and its policies. In the Unite magazine he wrote: ‘The Labour Party is our party, we built it, to serve us. These are our policies. They are now within our grasp.’ ‘But net migration rose to 298,000 last year, almost exactly three times higher than he promised. Nothing damages people’s faith in politics more than broken promises like that – or those he is still making today. 'I will only make promises I can keep. I won’t offer false targets or seek to exploit concerns with the politics of fear. Instead, I am offering clear, credible and concrete ways of making a real difference.’ He will add: ‘Immigration is too important an issue for our country to be abandoned by the Prime Minister so it can be exploited by Nigel Farage.’ Last week, David Cameron made a passionate plea to Ukip voters not to risk letting in a Labour government that will allow ‘a return to uncontrolled immigration’. Writing exclusively for the Daily Mail, he said he understood people’s ‘fears and worries’ about immigration. It followed a poll showing six in ten are unhappy with the Government’s record. Mr Cameron wrote: ‘Do you honestly think Ed Miliband cares about controlling immigration? No. ‘He was there the last time, remember, when net immigration increased fivefold.’ Mr Miliband has apologised for the calamitous underestimate of the number of Eastern Europeans who would arrive in Britain when the EU’s border’s expanded eastwards in 2004. But he refuses to accept that unprecedented levels of non-EU migration were a mistake. One ex-Labour adviser notoriously said the party’s aim was to ‘rub the Right’s nose in diversity’. ■ ED Miliband has revealed that a Labour government would legalise humanist weddings. The move could lead to a clamour for other unconventional unions, including Jedi and Druid marriages, to be given the same status as traditional weddings. Mr Miliband told Pink News his government would look to give the controversial ceremonies the same status as religious and civil unions. There was widespread support for humanist marriage across Parliament during the passage of the Equal Marriage Act, including from Labour. ‘We still support the legal recognition of humanist marriages and we’ll review the law,’ said Mr Miliband. The UK’s first pagan wedding took place last month in Scotland. | Ed Miliband will announce that he has ‘clear, credible plan' on immigration .
But Yvette Cooper refused to say Labour would put target on net migration .
Shadow home secretary only said she wanted it lower than current 300,000 .
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"In an audacious move, the Labour leader will insist that he offers a ‘clear, credible and concrete plan on immigration – not false promises’.",
"He will say: ‘We will deal with people’s concerns because we have listened, we have learned and we have changed.’ But, only hours before the key election speech was due to be delivered, his own shadow home secretary refused at least four times to say Labour would put a target on net immigration.",
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"Mr Miliband is expected to say: ‘David Cameron once promised to cut net immigration to tens of thousands – and told us to kick him out of office if he didn’t deliver.",
"But, only hours before the key election speech was due to be delivered, his own shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper (pictured) refused at least four times to say Labour would put a target on net immigration .",
"Union boss Len McCluskey last night hailed Ed Miliband as Britain’s next prime minister and said the country stood on the ‘brink of change’.",
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"And he praised Mr Miliband for planning to repeal ‘some of the worst anti-union’ laws with a commission headed by John Monks, the former TUC general secretary.",
"Addressing a rally of trade unionists in London, Mr McCluskey, whose union is Labour’s biggest donor, said: ‘Our nation stands on the brink of change.",
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"They will pass their judgment on the last five years of Tory coalition, on the Labour Party and on Ed Miliband – as our leader and our next Prime Minister.’ He said Labour offered ‘something different’ and told the audience: ‘Is it radical enough?",
"You judge for yourself.’ Labour would ‘end bogus self-employment and put a stop to the zero-hour contracts that have become a stain on our nation,’ Mr McCluskey added.",
"‘On tax they’re going to tackle non-doms, a 50p tax rate for those who can afford it, a mansion tax and above all tackling tax avoidance.’ He said David Cameron’s pledge to ‘finish the job’ of deficit reduction were ‘perhaps the scariest words in the English language’.",
"Last week Mr McCluskey was caught boasting that trade unions ‘own’ the Labour Party and its policies.",
"In the Unite magazine he wrote: ‘The Labour Party is our party, we built it, to serve us.",
"These are our policies.",
"They are now within our grasp.’ ‘But net migration rose to 298,000 last year, almost exactly three times higher than he promised.",
"Nothing damages people’s faith in politics more than broken promises like that – or those he is still making today.",
"'I will only make promises I can keep.",
"I won’t offer false targets or seek to exploit concerns with the politics of fear.",
"Instead, I am offering clear, credible and concrete ways of making a real difference.’ He will add: ‘Immigration is too important an issue for our country to be abandoned by the Prime Minister so it can be exploited by Nigel Farage.’ Last week, David Cameron made a passionate plea to Ukip voters not to risk letting in a Labour government that will allow ‘a return to uncontrolled immigration’.",
"Writing exclusively for the Daily Mail, he said he understood people’s ‘fears and worries’ about immigration.",
"It followed a poll showing six in ten are unhappy with the Government’s record.",
"Mr Cameron wrote: ‘Do you honestly think Ed Miliband cares about controlling immigration?",
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"One ex-Labour adviser notoriously said the party’s aim was to ‘rub the Right’s nose in diversity’.",
"■ ED Miliband has revealed that a Labour government would legalise humanist weddings.",
"The move could lead to a clamour for other unconventional unions, including Jedi and Druid marriages, to be given the same status as traditional weddings.",
"Mr Miliband told Pink News his government would look to give the controversial ceremonies the same status as religious and civil unions.",
"There was widespread support for humanist marriage across Parliament during the passage of the Equal Marriage Act, including from Labour.",
"‘We still support the legal recognition of humanist marriages and we’ll review the law,’ said Mr Miliband.",
"The UK’s first pagan wedding took place last month in Scotland."
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It includes recruiting an additional 1,000 border staff, banning recruitment agencies from hiring only from overseas and making it illegal for employers to undercut wages by exploiting workers. They include the introduction of full exit checks to count people in and out of the country and ‘stopping those who have committed serious crimes coming to Britain’. But, only hours before the key election speech was due to be delivered, his own shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper (pictured) refused at least four times to say Labour would put a target on net immigration . The Unite general secretary praised Labour for a series of ‘radical’ policies, including the ‘freeze’ on energy prices, the mansion tax and the 50p income tax rate. Addressing a rally of trade unionists in London, Mr McCluskey, whose union is Labour’s biggest donor, said: ‘Our nation stands on the brink of change. They will pass their judgment on the last five years of Tory coalition, on the Labour Party and on Ed Miliband – as our leader and our next Prime Minister.’ He said Labour offered ‘something different’ and told the audience: ‘Is it radical enough? ‘On tax they’re going to tackle non-doms, a 50p tax rate for those who can afford it, a mansion tax and above all tackling tax avoidance.’ He said David Cameron’s pledge to ‘finish the job’ of deficit reduction were ‘perhaps the scariest words in the English language’. In the Unite magazine he wrote: ‘The Labour Party is our party, we built it, to serve us. They are now within our grasp.’ ‘But net migration rose to 298,000 last year, almost exactly three times higher than he promised. 'I will only make promises I can keep. Instead, I am offering clear, credible and concrete ways of making a real difference.’ He will add: ‘Immigration is too important an issue for our country to be abandoned by the Prime Minister so it can be exploited by Nigel Farage.’ Last week, David Cameron made a passionate plea to Ukip voters not to risk letting in a Labour government that will allow ‘a return to uncontrolled immigration’. It followed a poll showing six in ten are unhappy with the Government’s record. No. But he refuses to accept that unprecedented levels of non-EU migration were a mistake. ■ ED Miliband has revealed that a Labour government would legalise humanist weddings. Mr Miliband told Pink News his government would look to give the controversial ceremonies the same status as religious and civil unions. ‘We still support the legal recognition of humanist marriages and we’ll review the law,’ said Mr Miliband. | But, only hours before the key election speech was due to be delivered, his own shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper (pictured) refused at least four times to say Labour would put a target on net immigration . ‘In ten days the people will cast their vote. ‘He was there the last time, remember, when net immigration increased fivefold.’ Mr Miliband has apologised for the calamitous underestimate of the number of Eastern Europeans who would arrive in Britain when the EU’s border’s expanded eastwards in 2004. They are now within our grasp.’ ‘But net migration rose to 298,000 last year, almost exactly three times higher than he promised. Last week Mr McCluskey was caught boasting that trade unions ‘own’ the Labour Party and its policies. Mr Miliband told Pink News his government would look to give the controversial ceremonies the same status as religious and civil unions. Nothing damages people’s faith in politics more than broken promises like that – or those he is still making today. Writing exclusively for the Daily Mail, he said he understood people’s ‘fears and worries’ about immigration. Mr Miliband is expected to say: ‘David Cameron once promised to cut net immigration to tens of thousands – and told us to kick him out of office if he didn’t deliver. It followed a poll showing six in ten are unhappy with the Government’s record. Home Secretary Theresa May, trading blows with Ms Cooper in the debate, said: ‘The choice is clear. He will say: ‘We will deal with people’s concerns because we have listened, we have learned and we have changed.’ But, only hours before the key election speech was due to be delivered, his own shadow home secretary refused at least four times to say Labour would put a target on net immigration. Under intense pressure during a home affairs debate on the BBC’s Daily Politics Show, Yvette Cooper would say only she wanted the number to be lower than the current 300,000. During Labour’s 13 years in power, the foreign-born population rocketed by 3.6million. Instead, I am offering clear, credible and concrete ways of making a real difference.’ He will add: ‘Immigration is too important an issue for our country to be abandoned by the Prime Minister so it can be exploited by Nigel Farage.’ Last week, David Cameron made a passionate plea to Ukip voters not to risk letting in a Labour government that will allow ‘a return to uncontrolled immigration’. | Conflicting stance: Ed Miliband, pictured during a speech yesterday, will today announce a 'clear, credible plan' on immigration . Ed Miliband will today claim Labour’s attitude to immigration has ‘changed’ – despite still refusing to put any upper limit on the numbers allowed in. In an audacious move, the Labour leader will insist that he offers a ‘clear, credible and concrete plan on immigration – not false promises’. He will say: ‘We will deal with people’s concerns because we have listened, we have learned and we have changed.’ But, only hours before the key election speech was due to be delivered, his own shadow home secretary refused at least four times to say Labour would put a target on net immigration. Under intense pressure during a home affairs debate on the BBC’s Daily Politics Show, Yvette Cooper would say only she wanted the number to be lower than the current 300,000. Presenter Andrew Neil had pointed out that, in office, Labour had ‘virtually opened the door’ to record migration. During Labour’s 13 years in power, the foreign-born population rocketed by 3.6million. Home Secretary Theresa May, trading blows with Ms Cooper in the debate, said: ‘The choice is clear. ‘In ten days the people will cast their vote. They will pass their judgment on the last five years of Tory coalition, on the Labour Party and on Ed Miliband – as our leader and our next Prime Minister.’ He said Labour offered ‘something different’ and told the audience: ‘Is it radical enough? You judge for yourself.’ Labour would ‘end bogus self-employment and put a stop to the zero-hour contracts that have become a stain on our nation,’ Mr McCluskey added. ‘On tax they’re going to tackle non-doms, a 50p tax rate for those who can afford it, a mansion tax and above all tackling tax avoidance.’ He said David Cameron’s pledge to ‘finish the job’ of deficit reduction were ‘perhaps the scariest words in the English language’. Last week Mr McCluskey was caught boasting that trade unions ‘own’ the Labour Party and its policies. In the Unite magazine he wrote: ‘The Labour Party is our party, we built it, to serve us. These are our policies. One ex-Labour adviser notoriously said the party’s aim was to ‘rub the Right’s nose in diversity’. ■ ED Miliband has revealed that a Labour government would legalise humanist weddings. The move could lead to a clamour for other unconventional unions, including Jedi and Druid marriages, to be given the same status as traditional weddings. Mr Miliband told Pink News his government would look to give the controversial ceremonies the same status as religious and civil unions. There was widespread support for humanist marriage across Parliament during the passage of the Equal Marriage Act, including from Labour. ‘We still support the legal recognition of humanist marriages and we’ll review the law,’ said Mr Miliband. The UK’s first pagan wedding took place last month in Scotland. | Conflicting stance: Ed Miliband, pictured during a speech yesterday, will today announce a 'clear, credible plan' on immigration . Ed Miliband will today claim Labour’s attitude to immigration has ‘changed’ – despite still refusing to put any upper limit on the numbers allowed in. In an audacious move, the Labour leader will insist that he offers a ‘clear, credible and concrete plan on immigration – not false promises’. He will say: ‘We will deal with people’s concerns because we have listened, we have learned and we have changed.’ But, only hours before the key election speech was due to be delivered, his own shadow home secretary refused at least four times to say Labour would put a target on net immigration. Under intense pressure during a home affairs debate on the BBC’s Daily Politics Show, Yvette Cooper would say only she wanted the number to be lower than the current 300,000. Presenter Andrew Neil had pointed out that, in office, Labour had ‘virtually opened the door’ to record migration. During Labour’s 13 years in power, the foreign-born population rocketed by 3.6million. Home Secretary Theresa May, trading blows with Ms Cooper in the debate, said: ‘The choice is clear. Back to a Labour Home Office which they admitted was not fit for purpose, or the Conservatives, who have a plan to reform free movement, cut immigration, defeat extremism and keep cutting crime.’ The Tories are fighting the election on a commitment to reduce net migration to the ‘tens of thousands’. Speaking in the Vale of Glamorgan today, Mr Miliband will claim that Labour would implement a ten-point plan for curbing immigration during its first 100 days in office. It includes recruiting an additional 1,000 border staff, banning recruitment agencies from hiring only from overseas and making it illegal for employers to undercut wages by exploiting workers. However, the Tories are likely to point out that a number of the proposals are already in the process of being implemented. And he praised Mr Miliband for planning to repeal ‘some of the worst anti-union’ laws with a commission headed by John Monks, the former TUC general secretary. Addressing a rally of trade unionists in London, Mr McCluskey, whose union is Labour’s biggest donor, said: ‘Our nation stands on the brink of change. ‘In ten days the people will cast their vote. They will pass their judgment on the last five years of Tory coalition, on the Labour Party and on Ed Miliband – as our leader and our next Prime Minister.’ He said Labour offered ‘something different’ and told the audience: ‘Is it radical enough? You judge for yourself.’ Labour would ‘end bogus self-employment and put a stop to the zero-hour contracts that have become a stain on our nation,’ Mr McCluskey added. ‘On tax they’re going to tackle non-doms, a 50p tax rate for those who can afford it, a mansion tax and above all tackling tax avoidance.’ He said David Cameron’s pledge to ‘finish the job’ of deficit reduction were ‘perhaps the scariest words in the English language’. Last week Mr McCluskey was caught boasting that trade unions ‘own’ the Labour Party and its policies. In the Unite magazine he wrote: ‘The Labour Party is our party, we built it, to serve us. These are our policies. They are now within our grasp.’ ‘But net migration rose to 298,000 last year, almost exactly three times higher than he promised. Nothing damages people’s faith in politics more than broken promises like that – or those he is still making today. Mr Cameron wrote: ‘Do you honestly think Ed Miliband cares about controlling immigration? No. ‘He was there the last time, remember, when net immigration increased fivefold.’ Mr Miliband has apologised for the calamitous underestimate of the number of Eastern Europeans who would arrive in Britain when the EU’s border’s expanded eastwards in 2004. But he refuses to accept that unprecedented levels of non-EU migration were a mistake. One ex-Labour adviser notoriously said the party’s aim was to ‘rub the Right’s nose in diversity’. ■ ED Miliband has revealed that a Labour government would legalise humanist weddings. The move could lead to a clamour for other unconventional unions, including Jedi and Druid marriages, to be given the same status as traditional weddings. Mr Miliband told Pink News his government would look to give the controversial ceremonies the same status as religious and civil unions. 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Like the old saying goes: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. A Melbourne based couple learnt this the hard way after a crowdfunding page they launched received a baffling pledge for over $2 billion. Within an hour, the momentous donation to a kangaroo preservation project launched by ecologists Euan Ritchie and Jen Martin had vanished, and they still haven’t been able to track down the would-be benefactor. Scroll down for video . Euan Ritchie and Jen Martin's crowdfunding page they launched received a baffling pledge for over $2 billion . ‘My initial reaction was shock and disbelief,’ Euan Ritchie told Daily Mail Australia. ‘I was very sceptical but a big part of me wanted to believe it was real.’ The couple decided to make the page after Indigenous tribes from the Northern Territory told them kangaroos from the region were disappearing at an alarming rate. ‘The importance of the mission is absolutely critical. Australia has the highest extinction rate for native mammals, and if we don’t act now we will lose many more.’ The couple launched the crowdfunding page in a bid to track the numbers of kangaroos in the area . In the last 200 years, Australia has lost over 10% of its native mammals, the highest loss of native mammals of any country in the world over that period. The couple launched the crowdfunding page in a bid to track the numbers of kangaroos in the area, and within two days they received the mystifying pledge from someone called Jeffrey Green. ‘I contacted Pozible and started researching online, and within an hour the pledge disappeared. It was very strange and I still don’t understand.’ Mr Ritchie was shocked when the crowdfunding page received a baffling pledge for over $2 billion . Pozible cancelled the payment because it was deemed suspicious, cancelling the account of Jeffrey Green. The website has since attempted to track down the mystery pledger but to no avail. ‘We still have no idea who would pull this prank on us. They even claimed the maximum prize, a $2000 wildlife spotting day in cairns.’ Despite the incident, the couple hope to reach the $15,000 goal. The couple still hope to reach their goal of $15,000 to their kangaroo preservation project . | A Melbourne based conservationist couple launched a crowd-funding page .
Within two days they received a $2 billion pledge which later disappeared .
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The couple launched the crowdfunding page in a bid to track the numbers of kangaroos in the area, and within two days they received the mystifying pledge from someone called Jeffrey Green. It was very strange and I still don’t understand.’ Mr Ritchie was shocked when the crowdfunding page received a baffling pledge for over $2 billion . The website has since attempted to track down the mystery pledger but to no avail. They even claimed the maximum prize, a $2000 wildlife spotting day in cairns.’ Despite the incident, the couple hope to reach the $15,000 goal. | A Melbourne based couple learnt this the hard way after a crowdfunding page they launched received a baffling pledge for over $2 billion. Australia has the highest extinction rate for native mammals, and if we don’t act now we will lose many more.’ The couple launched the crowdfunding page in a bid to track the numbers of kangaroos in the area . In the last 200 years, Australia has lost over 10% of its native mammals, the highest loss of native mammals of any country in the world over that period. ‘We still have no idea who would pull this prank on us. They even claimed the maximum prize, a $2000 wildlife spotting day in cairns.’ Despite the incident, the couple hope to reach the $15,000 goal. ‘I contacted Pozible and started researching online, and within an hour the pledge disappeared. Like the old saying goes: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. The couple still hope to reach their goal of $15,000 to their kangaroo preservation project . Within an hour, the momentous donation to a kangaroo preservation project launched by ecologists Euan Ritchie and Jen Martin had vanished, and they still haven’t been able to track down the would-be benefactor. ‘The importance of the mission is absolutely critical. ‘My initial reaction was shock and disbelief,’ Euan Ritchie told Daily Mail Australia. The couple launched the crowdfunding page in a bid to track the numbers of kangaroos in the area, and within two days they received the mystifying pledge from someone called Jeffrey Green. ‘I was very sceptical but a big part of me wanted to believe it was real.’ The couple decided to make the page after Indigenous tribes from the Northern Territory told them kangaroos from the region were disappearing at an alarming rate. The website has since attempted to track down the mystery pledger but to no avail. Euan Ritchie and Jen Martin's crowdfunding page they launched received a baffling pledge for over $2 billion . | Like the old saying goes: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. A Melbourne based couple learnt this the hard way after a crowdfunding page they launched received a baffling pledge for over $2 billion. Within an hour, the momentous donation to a kangaroo preservation project launched by ecologists Euan Ritchie and Jen Martin had vanished, and they still haven’t been able to track down the would-be benefactor. Scroll down for video . Australia has the highest extinction rate for native mammals, and if we don’t act now we will lose many more.’ The couple launched the crowdfunding page in a bid to track the numbers of kangaroos in the area . In the last 200 years, Australia has lost over 10% of its native mammals, the highest loss of native mammals of any country in the world over that period. The couple launched the crowdfunding page in a bid to track the numbers of kangaroos in the area, and within two days they received the mystifying pledge from someone called Jeffrey Green. ‘We still have no idea who would pull this prank on us. They even claimed the maximum prize, a $2000 wildlife spotting day in cairns.’ Despite the incident, the couple hope to reach the $15,000 goal. The couple still hope to reach their goal of $15,000 to their kangaroo preservation project . | Like the old saying goes: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. A Melbourne based couple learnt this the hard way after a crowdfunding page they launched received a baffling pledge for over $2 billion. Within an hour, the momentous donation to a kangaroo preservation project launched by ecologists Euan Ritchie and Jen Martin had vanished, and they still haven’t been able to track down the would-be benefactor. Scroll down for video . Euan Ritchie and Jen Martin's crowdfunding page they launched received a baffling pledge for over $2 billion . ‘The importance of the mission is absolutely critical. Australia has the highest extinction rate for native mammals, and if we don’t act now we will lose many more.’ The couple launched the crowdfunding page in a bid to track the numbers of kangaroos in the area . In the last 200 years, Australia has lost over 10% of its native mammals, the highest loss of native mammals of any country in the world over that period. The couple launched the crowdfunding page in a bid to track the numbers of kangaroos in the area, and within two days they received the mystifying pledge from someone called Jeffrey Green. ‘I contacted Pozible and started researching online, and within an hour the pledge disappeared. The website has since attempted to track down the mystery pledger but to no avail. ‘We still have no idea who would pull this prank on us. They even claimed the maximum prize, a $2000 wildlife spotting day in cairns.’ Despite the incident, the couple hope to reach the $15,000 goal. The couple still hope to reach their goal of $15,000 to their kangaroo preservation project . | Like the old saying goes: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. A Melbourne based couple learnt this the hard way after a crowdfunding page they launched received a baffling pledge for over $2 billion. In the last 200 years, Australia has lost over 10% of its native mammals, the highest loss of native mammals of any country in the world over that period. The couple still hope to reach their goal of $15,000 to their kangaroo preservation project . |
On Sunday, 36,000 runners took to the streets of London for the 26.2 mile Virgin Money London Marathon. For one couple however, these streets became a 26 mile aisle where they exchanged vows en route. Cancer Research UK runners Paul and Laura Elliott decided to do something different for their wedding day and combined their love for running and their love for each other, whilst also raising vital funds for a charity very close to their hearts. Fitness fans Paul and Laura Elliott decided to do something different for their wedding day and combined their love for running and their love for each other by tying the knot at the London Marathon . Unfortunately Paul, 41, lost his father to bowel cancer 19 years ago and so by running this weekend's marathon, the couple have raised £7,000 so far to help honour his memory on this special day. The pair, who live in Clapham, London, ran across the finish line together under a shower of confetti. Speaking on Sunday, 34-year-old Laura said: 'It has been an absolutely incredible day, the atmosphere has been electric and to be able to share it all with our family and friends has made it really special. 'We’ve done so much training together that I found running the first half on my own a bit strange but it made our reunion even more meaningful. The last leg was definitely tough but I think we were both so euphoric and had such great support from the crowds that we were carried round.' Paul, 41, lost his father to bowel cancer 19 years ago and so by running this weekend's marathon, the couple have raised £7,000 so far to help honour his memory on this special day . After a wash, brush up and outfit change they returned to the venue for their evening reception, pictured . Paul added: 'It has been such an emotional day and I’m overjoyed to be married to Laura. 'The last few miles were tough going but having my wife by my side certainly helped. I’m hoping the combined adrenaline rush of getting married and completing a marathon will give us enough energy to get through the evening and celebrate in style. However I think we are going to have to take it steady on the champagne!' Laura and Paul ran the first half of the marathon separately before meeting half way round at St Katharine Docks for the ceremony which was witnessed by 80 guests. They then completed the run together. After a wash, brush up and outfit change they returned to the venue for their evening reception. Laura and Paul ran the first half of the marathon separately before meeting half way round at St Katharine Docks for the ceremony which was witnessed by 80 guests. They finished the race together and were showered with confetti at mile 26 . For the marathon, the pair wore specially crafted outfits handmade by the bride and her mother, which combined traditional wedding attire with a more practical and comfortable design and materials suitable for running. A spokesperson for Cancer Research UK, said 'It’s been an exciting day for Laura and Paul. Not only have they got married but they have run the Marathon as part of our biggest ever team. It’s thanks to the incredible support from people like them that we can make progress in the fight against cancer. 'We wish them all the best for their future together and if you feel inspired by Laura and Paul why not take part in one of our others sports events - you don’t need to do 26 miles to help beat cancer sooner.' | Paul and Laura Elliott met half way round at St Katharine Docks .
Ceremony was witnessed by 80 guests .
Pair ran across finish line under a shower of confetti .
Returned to scene of ceremony for party later on .
Raised £7,000 for Cancer Research in honour of Paul's father . | ec899ca780f569a509ada534a93e847c46fd83d6 | [
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After a wash, brush up and outfit change they returned to the venue for their evening reception, pictured . 'The last few miles were tough going but having my wife by my side certainly helped. However I think we are going to have to take it steady on the champagne!' They then completed the run together. Laura and Paul ran the first half of the marathon separately before meeting half way round at St Katharine Docks for the ceremony which was witnessed by 80 guests. For the marathon, the pair wore specially crafted outfits handmade by the bride and her mother, which combined traditional wedding attire with a more practical and comfortable design and materials suitable for running. Not only have they got married but they have run the Marathon as part of our biggest ever team. 'We wish them all the best for their future together and if you feel inspired by Laura and Paul why not take part in one of our others sports events - you don’t need to do 26 miles to help beat cancer sooner.' | The pair, who live in Clapham, London, ran across the finish line together under a shower of confetti. The last leg was definitely tough but I think we were both so euphoric and had such great support from the crowds that we were carried round.' I’m hoping the combined adrenaline rush of getting married and completing a marathon will give us enough energy to get through the evening and celebrate in style. Paul added: 'It has been such an emotional day and I’m overjoyed to be married to Laura. 'We’ve done so much training together that I found running the first half on my own a bit strange but it made our reunion even more meaningful. Fitness fans Paul and Laura Elliott decided to do something different for their wedding day and combined their love for running and their love for each other by tying the knot at the London Marathon . 'We wish them all the best for their future together and if you feel inspired by Laura and Paul why not take part in one of our others sports events - you don’t need to do 26 miles to help beat cancer sooner.' Unfortunately Paul, 41, lost his father to bowel cancer 19 years ago and so by running this weekend's marathon, the couple have raised £7,000 so far to help honour his memory on this special day. Speaking on Sunday, 34-year-old Laura said: 'It has been an absolutely incredible day, the atmosphere has been electric and to be able to share it all with our family and friends has made it really special. 'The last few miles were tough going but having my wife by my side certainly helped. After a wash, brush up and outfit change they returned to the venue for their evening reception. Cancer Research UK runners Paul and Laura Elliott decided to do something different for their wedding day and combined their love for running and their love for each other, whilst also raising vital funds for a charity very close to their hearts. Laura and Paul ran the first half of the marathon separately before meeting half way round at St Katharine Docks for the ceremony which was witnessed by 80 guests. Paul, 41, lost his father to bowel cancer 19 years ago and so by running this weekend's marathon, the couple have raised £7,000 so far to help honour his memory on this special day . It’s thanks to the incredible support from people like them that we can make progress in the fight against cancer. | On Sunday, 36,000 runners took to the streets of London for the 26.2 mile Virgin Money London Marathon. For one couple however, these streets became a 26 mile aisle where they exchanged vows en route. Cancer Research UK runners Paul and Laura Elliott decided to do something different for their wedding day and combined their love for running and their love for each other, whilst also raising vital funds for a charity very close to their hearts. Fitness fans Paul and Laura Elliott decided to do something different for their wedding day and combined their love for running and their love for each other by tying the knot at the London Marathon . Unfortunately Paul, 41, lost his father to bowel cancer 19 years ago and so by running this weekend's marathon, the couple have raised £7,000 so far to help honour his memory on this special day. After a wash, brush up and outfit change they returned to the venue for their evening reception, pictured . Paul added: 'It has been such an emotional day and I’m overjoyed to be married to Laura. 'The last few miles were tough going but having my wife by my side certainly helped. I’m hoping the combined adrenaline rush of getting married and completing a marathon will give us enough energy to get through the evening and celebrate in style. However I think we are going to have to take it steady on the champagne!' A spokesperson for Cancer Research UK, said 'It’s been an exciting day for Laura and Paul. Not only have they got married but they have run the Marathon as part of our biggest ever team. It’s thanks to the incredible support from people like them that we can make progress in the fight against cancer. 'We wish them all the best for their future together and if you feel inspired by Laura and Paul why not take part in one of our others sports events - you don’t need to do 26 miles to help beat cancer sooner.' | On Sunday, 36,000 runners took to the streets of London for the 26.2 mile Virgin Money London Marathon. For one couple however, these streets became a 26 mile aisle where they exchanged vows en route. Cancer Research UK runners Paul and Laura Elliott decided to do something different for their wedding day and combined their love for running and their love for each other, whilst also raising vital funds for a charity very close to their hearts. Fitness fans Paul and Laura Elliott decided to do something different for their wedding day and combined their love for running and their love for each other by tying the knot at the London Marathon . Unfortunately Paul, 41, lost his father to bowel cancer 19 years ago and so by running this weekend's marathon, the couple have raised £7,000 so far to help honour his memory on this special day. The pair, who live in Clapham, London, ran across the finish line together under a shower of confetti. Speaking on Sunday, 34-year-old Laura said: 'It has been an absolutely incredible day, the atmosphere has been electric and to be able to share it all with our family and friends has made it really special. Paul, 41, lost his father to bowel cancer 19 years ago and so by running this weekend's marathon, the couple have raised £7,000 so far to help honour his memory on this special day . After a wash, brush up and outfit change they returned to the venue for their evening reception, pictured . Paul added: 'It has been such an emotional day and I’m overjoyed to be married to Laura. 'The last few miles were tough going but having my wife by my side certainly helped. I’m hoping the combined adrenaline rush of getting married and completing a marathon will give us enough energy to get through the evening and celebrate in style. However I think we are going to have to take it steady on the champagne!' Laura and Paul ran the first half of the marathon separately before meeting half way round at St Katharine Docks for the ceremony which was witnessed by 80 guests. They finished the race together and were showered with confetti at mile 26 . For the marathon, the pair wore specially crafted outfits handmade by the bride and her mother, which combined traditional wedding attire with a more practical and comfortable design and materials suitable for running. A spokesperson for Cancer Research UK, said 'It’s been an exciting day for Laura and Paul. Not only have they got married but they have run the Marathon as part of our biggest ever team. It’s thanks to the incredible support from people like them that we can make progress in the fight against cancer. 'We wish them all the best for their future together and if you feel inspired by Laura and Paul why not take part in one of our others sports events - you don’t need to do 26 miles to help beat cancer sooner.' | On Sunday, 36,000 runners took to the streets of London for the 26.2 mile Virgin Money London Marathon. For one couple however, these streets became a 26 mile aisle where they exchanged vows en route. Cancer Research UK runners Paul and Laura Elliott decided to do something different for their wedding day and combined their love for running and their love for each other, whilst also raising vital funds for a charity very close to their hearts. Paul added: 'It has been such an emotional day and I’m overjoyed to be married to Laura. 'The last few miles were tough going but having my wife by my side certainly helped. I’m hoping the combined adrenaline rush of getting married and completing a marathon will give us enough energy to get through the evening and celebrate in style. It’s thanks to the incredible support from people like them that we can make progress in the fight against cancer. 'We wish them all the best for their future together and if you feel inspired by Laura and Paul why not take part in one of our others sports events - you don’t need to do 26 miles to help beat cancer sooner.' |
Hearing the scurry of tiny claws across the kitchen worktop can produce feelings of disgust and despair in home owners. Now an animal welfare charity claims to have a solution to help households rid themselves of mouse infestations - lending them a cat for the day. Wood Green animal charity has teamed up with a cleaning and DIY app to offer customers a cat fostering service. Wood Green animal charity has teamed up with cleaning and DIY app Handy to offer customers a cat fostering service. Cats will not just catch mice but the scent they leave behind can also discourage rodents from returning . The north London-based charity say that the presence of a cat and the scent it leaves behind will often be enough to scare away unwanted rodents. Juliette Jones, animal welfare consultant at Wood Green, said: 'We have more than 200 cats in need of good homes, some of which will benefit from being cared for temporarily in a home environment, until they find their forever homes. Cutting the lawn can be a hassle - you need to get out the mower, trim the edges and then there is what you do with the cuttings. But Amazon is now apparently offering a solution - by allowing you to rent a goat. The Goat Grazer Beta service allows homeowners to keep your lawn trim. It also offers goats as a way of keeping all manner of other unruly vegetation under control. According to Amazon's website: 'Goats can eat tons of stuff! 'They're curious little creatures that like to at least taste almost anything resembling a plant. 'They actually love to munch away at many types of vegetation that we find invasive, ugly, or harmful to humans. 'Goats can eat thistle, blackberry, English Ivy, kudzu, poison ivy, poison sumac, poison oak, wisteria, various grasses, and more. Your pro will be able to let you know for sure ' Sadly the service is only available in the US at the moment. It is also not the first company to offer goats as a way of mowing the lawn. California based Rent-a-Goat say its hooved 'grass guzzling machines' are 50% cheaper than hiring a human to do the job. 'We hope this unique service will open people's minds to the positive impact - both practical and emotional - of having a loveable feline in residence.' The service is being provided through the Handy smartphone app, which allows users to book cleaners and handymen for home repairs. The app allows householders to choose the cat they want to visit their home and offers photos and background for each member of the feline mousing team. Those looking to borrow a cat to help rid their homes of a mouse infestation are asked to be 'flexible, patient and caring towards the animals'. The charity provides litter trays, feed and bedding to help foster families look after their pet. The service is only available in London within driving distance of Wood Green for now. Rodent infestations are a particular problem in the winter months when mice move inside to escape the colder weather. However, once established, a mice colony will often stay in a home for generations and can be difficult to be rid of. They are not only considered to be unhygienic but also can cause damage by chewing through wires and furniture to make bedding. Few insurance companies will cover damage caused by pests. The most common way to tackle a rodent problem is with traps, but home improvement shops also sell electronic deterrents. Natural plants such as mint and basil are also said to keep rodents away. Juliette Jones said that cats were an effective and natural alternative. She said: 'The cats have this desired effect because they are constantly giving off invisible signals around the place. 'When a cat rubs his or herself against your leg unfortunately he is not showing affection. Instead he or she is marking their territory and sending a message to other animals, in particular mice. 'The reason why a ‘mouser’ is the best way to get rid of pesky vermin is that it is humane. The cats don’t need to do any mouse catching - their sheer presence alone will have any mice leaving the premises, repelled by the cat’s pheromones. 'Because of this, homeowners need not worry about finding dead mice about the house, nor that they might have any mousey blood on their hands.' Pete Dowds, Handy's UK manager, said the new scheme had been created as a result of an increasing number of requests from Handy customers for cleaners to bring in cats with them in order to help scare away mice. Pearl (above) is one of the cats who is being offered for free as part of a cleaning service to tackle mice. Those looking to borrow a cat to help rid their homes of a mouse infestation are asked to be 'flexible, patient and caring towards the animals'. 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It is also not the first company to offer goats as a way of mowing the lawn. 'We hope this unique service will open people's minds to the positive impact - both practical and emotional - of having a loveable feline in residence.' The app allows householders to choose the cat they want to visit their home and offers photos and background for each member of the feline mousing team. The charity provides litter trays, feed and bedding to help foster families look after their pet. Rodent infestations are a particular problem in the winter months when mice move inside to escape the colder weather. They are not only considered to be unhygienic but also can cause damage by chewing through wires and furniture to make bedding. The most common way to tackle a rodent problem is with traps, but home improvement shops also sell electronic deterrents. Juliette Jones said that cats were an effective and natural alternative. 'When a cat rubs his or herself against your leg unfortunately he is not showing affection. 'The reason why a ‘mouser’ is the best way to get rid of pesky vermin is that it is humane. 'Because of this, homeowners need not worry about finding dead mice about the house, nor that they might have any mousey blood on their hands.' Pearl (above) is one of the cats who is being offered for free as part of a cleaning service to tackle mice. The charity provides litter trays, feed and bedding . Homeowners can then book them to foster them for a few days . 'In the past, our cleaners have been asked to bring in moggies to scare rodents, so we were delighted to take the unusual step of being able to offer 'foster-able' felines from Wood Green alongside our more typical cleaning and DIY services. Rodent infestations are a particular problem in the winter months when mice move inside to escape the colder weather. | Rodent infestations are a particular problem in the winter months when mice move inside to escape the colder weather. 'In the past, our cleaners have been asked to bring in moggies to scare rodents, so we were delighted to take the unusual step of being able to offer 'foster-able' felines from Wood Green alongside our more typical cleaning and DIY services. According to Amazon's website: 'Goats can eat tons of stuff! Homeowners can then book them to foster them for a few days . Juliette Jones, animal welfare consultant at Wood Green, said: 'We have more than 200 cats in need of good homes, some of which will benefit from being cared for temporarily in a home environment, until they find their forever homes. The north London-based charity say that the presence of a cat and the scent it leaves behind will often be enough to scare away unwanted rodents. They are not only considered to be unhygienic but also can cause damage by chewing through wires and furniture to make bedding. Wood Green animal charity has teamed up with a cleaning and DIY app to offer customers a cat fostering service. The smell of the cats, such as Chico (left) and Elsa (right) is said to scare rodents away but is hard for humans to detect . The most common way to tackle a rodent problem is with traps, but home improvement shops also sell electronic deterrents. Wood Green animal charity has teamed up with cleaning and DIY app Handy to offer customers a cat fostering service. 'Because of this, homeowners need not worry about finding dead mice about the house, nor that they might have any mousey blood on their hands.' Those looking to borrow a cat to help rid their homes of a mouse infestation are asked to be 'flexible, patient and caring towards the animals'. Your pro will be able to let you know for sure ' Sadly the service is only available in the US at the moment. Those looking to borrow a cat to help rid their homes of a mouse infestation are asked to be 'flexible, patient and caring towards the animals'. | Hearing the scurry of tiny claws across the kitchen worktop can produce feelings of disgust and despair in home owners. Now an animal welfare charity claims to have a solution to help households rid themselves of mouse infestations - lending them a cat for the day. Wood Green animal charity has teamed up with a cleaning and DIY app to offer customers a cat fostering service. Wood Green animal charity has teamed up with cleaning and DIY app Handy to offer customers a cat fostering service. Cats will not just catch mice but the scent they leave behind can also discourage rodents from returning . The north London-based charity say that the presence of a cat and the scent it leaves behind will often be enough to scare away unwanted rodents. Juliette Jones, animal welfare consultant at Wood Green, said: 'We have more than 200 cats in need of good homes, some of which will benefit from being cared for temporarily in a home environment, until they find their forever homes. Cutting the lawn can be a hassle - you need to get out the mower, trim the edges and then there is what you do with the cuttings. But Amazon is now apparently offering a solution - by allowing you to rent a goat. The app allows householders to choose the cat they want to visit their home and offers photos and background for each member of the feline mousing team. Those looking to borrow a cat to help rid their homes of a mouse infestation are asked to be 'flexible, patient and caring towards the animals'. The charity provides litter trays, feed and bedding to help foster families look after their pet. The service is only available in London within driving distance of Wood Green for now. Rodent infestations are a particular problem in the winter months when mice move inside to escape the colder weather. However, once established, a mice colony will often stay in a home for generations and can be difficult to be rid of. They are not only considered to be unhygienic but also can cause damage by chewing through wires and furniture to make bedding. Few insurance companies will cover damage caused by pests. The most common way to tackle a rodent problem is with traps, but home improvement shops also sell electronic deterrents. The charity provides litter trays, feed and bedding . Photos of the cats, like Dash (left) and Peppy (right), appear on the Handy cleaning and DIY service app along with details about the animals' life stories. Homeowners can then book them to foster them for a few days . 'Mice are unwelcome residents in homes across the capital. 'In the past, our cleaners have been asked to bring in moggies to scare rodents, so we were delighted to take the unusual step of being able to offer 'foster-able' felines from Wood Green alongside our more typical cleaning and DIY services. 'Naturally, this is all about the cats, and we hope that Londoners will fall in love with some of the attractive mousers that come to stay: potentially turning temporary residences into permanent ones as a result.' Rodent infestations are a particular problem in the winter months when mice move inside to escape the colder weather. The smell of the cats, such as Chico (left) and Elsa (right) is said to scare rodents away but is hard for humans to detect . | Hearing the scurry of tiny claws across the kitchen worktop can produce feelings of disgust and despair in home owners. Now an animal welfare charity claims to have a solution to help households rid themselves of mouse infestations - lending them a cat for the day. Wood Green animal charity has teamed up with a cleaning and DIY app to offer customers a cat fostering service. Wood Green animal charity has teamed up with cleaning and DIY app Handy to offer customers a cat fostering service. Cats will not just catch mice but the scent they leave behind can also discourage rodents from returning . The north London-based charity say that the presence of a cat and the scent it leaves behind will often be enough to scare away unwanted rodents. Juliette Jones, animal welfare consultant at Wood Green, said: 'We have more than 200 cats in need of good homes, some of which will benefit from being cared for temporarily in a home environment, until they find their forever homes. Cutting the lawn can be a hassle - you need to get out the mower, trim the edges and then there is what you do with the cuttings. But Amazon is now apparently offering a solution - by allowing you to rent a goat. The Goat Grazer Beta service allows homeowners to keep your lawn trim. It also offers goats as a way of keeping all manner of other unruly vegetation under control. According to Amazon's website: 'Goats can eat tons of stuff! 'They're curious little creatures that like to at least taste almost anything resembling a plant. 'We hope this unique service will open people's minds to the positive impact - both practical and emotional - of having a loveable feline in residence.' The service is being provided through the Handy smartphone app, which allows users to book cleaners and handymen for home repairs. The app allows householders to choose the cat they want to visit their home and offers photos and background for each member of the feline mousing team. Those looking to borrow a cat to help rid their homes of a mouse infestation are asked to be 'flexible, patient and caring towards the animals'. The charity provides litter trays, feed and bedding to help foster families look after their pet. The service is only available in London within driving distance of Wood Green for now. Rodent infestations are a particular problem in the winter months when mice move inside to escape the colder weather. However, once established, a mice colony will often stay in a home for generations and can be difficult to be rid of. They are not only considered to be unhygienic but also can cause damage by chewing through wires and furniture to make bedding. Few insurance companies will cover damage caused by pests. The most common way to tackle a rodent problem is with traps, but home improvement shops also sell electronic deterrents. Natural plants such as mint and basil are also said to keep rodents away. Juliette Jones said that cats were an effective and natural alternative. 'Because of this, homeowners need not worry about finding dead mice about the house, nor that they might have any mousey blood on their hands.' Pete Dowds, Handy's UK manager, said the new scheme had been created as a result of an increasing number of requests from Handy customers for cleaners to bring in cats with them in order to help scare away mice. Pearl (above) is one of the cats who is being offered for free as part of a cleaning service to tackle mice. Those looking to borrow a cat to help rid their homes of a mouse infestation are asked to be 'flexible, patient and caring towards the animals'. The charity provides litter trays, feed and bedding . Photos of the cats, like Dash (left) and Peppy (right), appear on the Handy cleaning and DIY service app along with details about the animals' life stories. Homeowners can then book them to foster them for a few days . 'Mice are unwelcome residents in homes across the capital. 'In the past, our cleaners have been asked to bring in moggies to scare rodents, so we were delighted to take the unusual step of being able to offer 'foster-able' felines from Wood Green alongside our more typical cleaning and DIY services. 'Naturally, this is all about the cats, and we hope that Londoners will fall in love with some of the attractive mousers that come to stay: potentially turning temporary residences into permanent ones as a result.' Rodent infestations are a particular problem in the winter months when mice move inside to escape the colder weather. The smell of the cats, such as Chico (left) and Elsa (right) is said to scare rodents away but is hard for humans to detect . | Hearing the scurry of tiny claws across the kitchen worktop can produce feelings of disgust and despair in home owners. Now an animal welfare charity claims to have a solution to help households rid themselves of mouse infestations - lending them a cat for the day. Wood Green animal charity has teamed up with a cleaning and DIY app to offer customers a cat fostering service. Wood Green animal charity has teamed up with cleaning and DIY app Handy to offer customers a cat fostering service. Cats will not just catch mice but the scent they leave behind can also discourage rodents from returning . The charity provides litter trays, feed and bedding to help foster families look after their pet. The service is only available in London within driving distance of Wood Green for now. Rodent infestations are a particular problem in the winter months when mice move inside to escape the colder weather. However, once established, a mice colony will often stay in a home for generations and can be difficult to be rid of. They are not only considered to be unhygienic but also can cause damage by chewing through wires and furniture to make bedding. 'In the past, our cleaners have been asked to bring in moggies to scare rodents, so we were delighted to take the unusual step of being able to offer 'foster-able' felines from Wood Green alongside our more typical cleaning and DIY services. 'Naturally, this is all about the cats, and we hope that Londoners will fall in love with some of the attractive mousers that come to stay: potentially turning temporary residences into permanent ones as a result.' Rodent infestations are a particular problem in the winter months when mice move inside to escape the colder weather. The smell of the cats, such as Chico (left) and Elsa (right) is said to scare rodents away but is hard for humans to detect . |
Researchers found women judged to have pretty faces also have voices regarded by men as appealing (file picture) Men can judge how attractive a woman is by hearing her talk, according to a study. Researchers found women judged to have pretty faces also have voices regarded by men as appealing. ‘People can make quite reliable guesses about women’s facial attractiveness on the basis of their voices,’ said study co-author Markus Koppensteiner, an anthropologist from the University of Vienna. He added: ‘Attractive voices may create an idea about what a woman will look like.’ Researchers photographed the faces and recorded the voices of 42 women with an average age of 24. They then asked a group of men – with an average age of mid 20s – to rate the women’s voices on attractiveness and another group of similar age to judge the attractiveness of their faces. Those rated highly for looks often scored well for sound too, with the study finding a ‘significant relationship between males’ ratings of female faces and voices. Findings suggest that women with an attractive face also tend to have an attractive voice’. The scientists also mapped the shape, size and layout of the women’s faces to work out which facial traits were considered to be more attractive both physically and vocally. They found women deemed the most attractive tended to have ‘lifted jawbones, less robust jaws and fuller lips’. The research could shed light on the visual and vocal appeal of radio broadcasters such as Fearne Cotton. Mr Koppensteiner added: ‘It could explain why women who have made it (on radio) also have attractive faces.’ Previous research has indicated women also pay close attention to men’s voices, preferring a deeper pitch because they associate it with a larger body size. Those rated highly for looks often scored well for sound too, with the study finding a ‘significant relationship between males’ ratings of female faces and voices (file picture) | Researchers found those with pretty faces also have appealing voices .
University of Vienna photographed and recorded voices of 42 women .
Two separate groups of men rated their attractiveness for the study .
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Mr Koppensteiner added: ‘It could explain why women who have made it (on radio) also have attractive faces.’ Previous research has indicated women also pay close attention to men’s voices, preferring a deeper pitch because they associate it with a larger body size. | The research could shed light on the visual and vocal appeal of radio broadcasters such as Fearne Cotton. They then asked a group of men – with an average age of mid 20s – to rate the women’s voices on attractiveness and another group of similar age to judge the attractiveness of their faces. They found women deemed the most attractive tended to have ‘lifted jawbones, less robust jaws and fuller lips’. ‘People can make quite reliable guesses about women’s facial attractiveness on the basis of their voices,’ said study co-author Markus Koppensteiner, an anthropologist from the University of Vienna. Those rated highly for looks often scored well for sound too, with the study finding a ‘significant relationship between males’ ratings of female faces and voices. The scientists also mapped the shape, size and layout of the women’s faces to work out which facial traits were considered to be more attractive both physically and vocally. Researchers found women judged to have pretty faces also have voices regarded by men as appealing. Mr Koppensteiner added: ‘It could explain why women who have made it (on radio) also have attractive faces.’ Previous research has indicated women also pay close attention to men’s voices, preferring a deeper pitch because they associate it with a larger body size. He added: ‘Attractive voices may create an idea about what a woman will look like.’ Researchers photographed the faces and recorded the voices of 42 women with an average age of 24. Researchers found women judged to have pretty faces also have voices regarded by men as appealing (file picture) Men can judge how attractive a woman is by hearing her talk, according to a study. Findings suggest that women with an attractive face also tend to have an attractive voice’. Those rated highly for looks often scored well for sound too, with the study finding a ‘significant relationship between males’ ratings of female faces and voices (file picture) | Researchers found women judged to have pretty faces also have voices regarded by men as appealing (file picture) Men can judge how attractive a woman is by hearing her talk, according to a study. Researchers found women judged to have pretty faces also have voices regarded by men as appealing. ‘People can make quite reliable guesses about women’s facial attractiveness on the basis of their voices,’ said study co-author Markus Koppensteiner, an anthropologist from the University of Vienna. Those rated highly for looks often scored well for sound too, with the study finding a ‘significant relationship between males’ ratings of female faces and voices. Findings suggest that women with an attractive face also tend to have an attractive voice’. The scientists also mapped the shape, size and layout of the women’s faces to work out which facial traits were considered to be more attractive both physically and vocally. Mr Koppensteiner added: ‘It could explain why women who have made it (on radio) also have attractive faces.’ Previous research has indicated women also pay close attention to men’s voices, preferring a deeper pitch because they associate it with a larger body size. Those rated highly for looks often scored well for sound too, with the study finding a ‘significant relationship between males’ ratings of female faces and voices (file picture) | Researchers found women judged to have pretty faces also have voices regarded by men as appealing (file picture) Men can judge how attractive a woman is by hearing her talk, according to a study. Researchers found women judged to have pretty faces also have voices regarded by men as appealing. ‘People can make quite reliable guesses about women’s facial attractiveness on the basis of their voices,’ said study co-author Markus Koppensteiner, an anthropologist from the University of Vienna. He added: ‘Attractive voices may create an idea about what a woman will look like.’ Researchers photographed the faces and recorded the voices of 42 women with an average age of 24. Those rated highly for looks often scored well for sound too, with the study finding a ‘significant relationship between males’ ratings of female faces and voices. Findings suggest that women with an attractive face also tend to have an attractive voice’. The scientists also mapped the shape, size and layout of the women’s faces to work out which facial traits were considered to be more attractive both physically and vocally. The research could shed light on the visual and vocal appeal of radio broadcasters such as Fearne Cotton. Mr Koppensteiner added: ‘It could explain why women who have made it (on radio) also have attractive faces.’ Previous research has indicated women also pay close attention to men’s voices, preferring a deeper pitch because they associate it with a larger body size. Those rated highly for looks often scored well for sound too, with the study finding a ‘significant relationship between males’ ratings of female faces and voices (file picture) | Researchers found women judged to have pretty faces also have voices regarded by men as appealing (file picture) Men can judge how attractive a woman is by hearing her talk, according to a study. Researchers found women judged to have pretty faces also have voices regarded by men as appealing. Findings suggest that women with an attractive face also tend to have an attractive voice’. Those rated highly for looks often scored well for sound too, with the study finding a ‘significant relationship between males’ ratings of female faces and voices (file picture) |
A 10-year-old autistic boy has hand-delivered a heartbreaking poster to the Immigration Minister pleading to be allowed to stay in the country he has called home for the past eight years. The touching words were written by Tyrone Sevilla and delivered to Peter Dutton's office in Brisbane on Monday, along with a petition containing 122,000 signatures. The poster simply said: 'Dear Mr Sutton, Can I stay in Australia please. Tyrone.' Maria Sevilla and her young son's desperate last-ditch attempt to remain in the country comes as they face the very real possibility of being deported back to the Philippines after their visa expires today. This comes after the Immigration department rejected the single mother's visa application 28 days ago because Tyrone's autism would be a 'burden on the Australian health system'. Scroll down for video . Tyrone Sevilla hand delivered this heart breaking message to Immigration minister Peter Dutton's office on Monday begging to stay in Australia where he has lived with his mother for eight years . Tyrone and his mother Maria Sevilla (left) face the very real possibility of being deported back to the Philippines as their visa expires today - Monday . Ms Sevilla told Daily Mail Australia about the anguish her son would experience if they were forced to leave the country they love so dearly. 'Most of my immediate family are here and we have integrated into the community and Tyrone has lots of friends and loves his school,' she said. She said she was concerned about how her son's condition meant he doesn't adapt well to change. 'When I drop him at daycare before I go to work and I take a different route he gets upset.' The thought of being sent back to the Philippines is also overwhelming for Ms Sevilla. 'I'm scared to leave to tell you the truth - how would I cope starting over again?' she said. 'I would have to rely heavily on my parents who are not getting any younger.' Tyrone goes to a school in Townsville in Northern Queensland which caters for his special needs and Ms Sevilla works as a nurse at Townsville hospital. Ms Sevilla said her son has improved immeasurably since he started school four years ago. 'My friends can see that he has changed tremendously,' she said. 'Before he started at the school he couldn't sit still for five seconds and I couldn't let go of his hand in the street because he would run off - but now I just call his name and he comes.' Tyrone has excelled since starting at a specialised school in Townsville four years ago . Due to Tyrone's autism, he does not adapt to change very well . Earlier this month, the Queensland government labelled the Federal Government's decision to deport Ms Sevilla and her son as 'cold and heartless'. Ms Sevilla said she did not want to be a burden, and was working in Australia in an effort to give her son the best possible 'future'. Queensland Disabilities Minister Coralee O'Rourke called it a 'cold, heartless decision' by the Federal Government. 'I call on them to reverse the decision,' she said, according to the ABC. Ms Sevilla said she hoped Mr Dutton would exercise his ministerial power and allow them to stay. 'It's like, I'm pleading for our life, for Tyrone's future,' she said. A spokeswoman for Minister Dutton said the Migration Review Tribunal had reviewed the case and affirmed the original decision. 'Most visas for Australia require applicants to meet the health requirements set out in Australian migration law,' the spokeswoman said. 'The health requirements are an objective assessment to determine whether the care of an individual during their stay in Australia would likely result in significant costs on the Australian community. 'The visa was refused because the child did not meet the health requirement.' Ms Sevilla, a single mum and nurse in the Queensland town of Townsville, has lived in Australia with her son since 2007. She says it is the only place he knows, and he only knows English . Maria Sevilla has lived in Australia since 2007, when she arrived in the Queensland town of Townsville - a single mother wanting to become a nurse, in the hope of finding a better life for herself and for her baby. Her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, six months after they arrived in Australia. Ms Sevilla told Daily Mail Australia the new life in Australia 'changed everything' for her and her son, and she was able to fulfill her 'dream' of working as a nurse. It was not possible for Ms Sevilla to work as a nurse in the Philippines, where she said university is only possible for 'well-off families'. 'Coming here and becoming a nurse has given me assurance for our future and a sense of fulfilment,' she said. Ms Sevilla also rejected claims her son will be a burden on the country. 'All of it could be taken away because the government thinks that children with autism are going to be more of a cost to Australian society than a benefit – but that's just not true,' she said. Ms Sevilla has made a petition and is appealing the decision to send herself and her son back to the Philippines - a place where she has no family and no network of support . 'Everything is here for us. My work, our family, our home is here, Tyrone's school.' Ms Sevilla's application for a Skilled-Region visa subclass 489 was rejected by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection due to Tyrone's autism. The rejection letter states that Tyrone 'has a severe autism spectrum disorder, a condition that is likely to be permanent in nature'. It stated that he would likely need special education services, state disability services, Commonwealth disability services and residential care services. 'Tyrone would be likely to result in a significant cost to the Australian community in the areas of health care,' the rejection letter said. A spokeswoman for then-Immigration Minister Scott Morrison said in a statement accompanying the initial rejection: 'The visa was refused because the child did not meet the health requirement.' 'The applicant was advised of her options for independent review of the decision. People can only seek ministerial intervention once a refusal decision has been upheld at merits review'. Tyrone is a 'very cheeky, happy little boy' who is thriving at his specialised school in Townsville . Before appealing the decision, Ms Sevilla said she had received heartwarming support from many Australians. 'I have received so many messages from mums of children with autism; it's very prevalent in Australia,' Ms Sevilla said . 'As a mother of a child with autism, I know it isn't a disease you have to cure, but one you have to manage. 'Tyrone is a happy child with full of life attitude and can lighten the mood of a room with his presence. 'The idea that he can't contribute because of his condition is just wrong. People with autism can be excellent at a whole range of things; he just needs to be given a chance.' Due to Tyrone's autism, even minor changes to their routines troubles him, meaning having their deportation would cause enormous issues for the little boy. 'But if we're asked to go back to the Philippines, we'd have to start from scratch. Tyrone only knows English. He only knows life in Australia.' Ms Sevilla is sad, not angry, that the Immigration Department does not understand Autism, and says that her son deserves a chance . Ms Sevilla lives with her brother and his wife, with her mother only fifteen minutes away - or as Ms Sevilla explains it 'just a phone call away'. They are a crucial support for her and adored by Tyrone . Ms Sevilla says there is no support for them in the Philippines, compared to Australia, where her beloved mother, brother, sister-in-law, aunty, uncle and cousins live. She says they are a crucial support, caring for Tyrone when she is on night shift. 'I have found a better life for my family in Australia with my close family. My mother, stepfather and Tyrone's uncle and aunty are so important for Tyrone and I. 'They are a big help, as any single mum would understand.' Ms Sevilla says that through all her challenges, Australia has been a safe, caring place for her and her son. 'I have a lot of support from the community. I have my family. I have never felt alone.' To sign the petition to keep Maria Sevilla and her son Tyrone in Australia, click the link here . Ms Sevilla (pictured second from the left, in pink) and her son Tyrone (centre, in blue cap) say they have 'never felt lonely' in Australia, despite their challenges, because of all the support they have been given . | Mother and autistic son face deportation to Philippines when their visa expires today .
Maria Sevilla and her son Tyrone have lived in Australia since 2007 but have been told they need to leave due to Tyrone's autism .
Tyrone has designed a poster asking the immigration minister if he could stay in the country and hand-delivered it to the minister's office .
The family live in Queensland where Maria Sevilla is a nurse at Townsville Hospital . | 592832e0ff5c3ccd773899af3101bffb20f25469 | [
"A 10-year-old autistic boy has hand-delivered a heartbreaking poster to the Immigration Minister pleading to be allowed to stay in the country he has called home for the past eight years.",
"The touching words were written by Tyrone Sevilla and delivered to Peter Dutton's office in Brisbane on Monday, along with a petition containing 122,000 signatures.",
"The poster simply said: 'Dear Mr Sutton, Can I stay in Australia please.",
"Tyrone.'",
"Maria Sevilla and her young son's desperate last-ditch attempt to remain in the country comes as they face the very real possibility of being deported back to the Philippines after their visa expires today.",
"This comes after the Immigration department rejected the single mother's visa application 28 days ago because Tyrone's autism would be a 'burden on the Australian health system'.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"Tyrone Sevilla hand delivered this heart breaking message to Immigration minister Peter Dutton's office on Monday begging to stay in Australia where he has lived with his mother for eight years .",
"Tyrone and his mother Maria Sevilla (left) face the very real possibility of being deported back to the Philippines as their visa expires today - Monday .",
"Ms Sevilla told Daily Mail Australia about the anguish her son would experience if they were forced to leave the country they love so dearly.",
"'Most of my immediate family are here and we have integrated into the community and Tyrone has lots of friends and loves his school,' she said.",
"She said she was concerned about how her son's condition meant he doesn't adapt well to change.",
"'When I drop him at daycare before I go to work and I take a different route he gets upset.'",
"The thought of being sent back to the Philippines is also overwhelming for Ms Sevilla.",
"'I'm scared to leave to tell you the truth - how would I cope starting over again?'",
"she said.",
"'I would have to rely heavily on my parents who are not getting any younger.'",
"Tyrone goes to a school in Townsville in Northern Queensland which caters for his special needs and Ms Sevilla works as a nurse at Townsville hospital.",
"Ms Sevilla said her son has improved immeasurably since he started school four years ago.",
"'My friends can see that he has changed tremendously,' she said.",
"'Before he started at the school he couldn't sit still for five seconds and I couldn't let go of his hand in the street because he would run off - but now I just call his name and he comes.'",
"Tyrone has excelled since starting at a specialised school in Townsville four years ago .",
"Due to Tyrone's autism, he does not adapt to change very well .",
"Earlier this month, the Queensland government labelled the Federal Government's decision to deport Ms Sevilla and her son as 'cold and heartless'.",
"Ms Sevilla said she did not want to be a burden, and was working in Australia in an effort to give her son the best possible 'future'.",
"Queensland Disabilities Minister Coralee O'Rourke called it a 'cold, heartless decision' by the Federal Government.",
"'I call on them to reverse the decision,' she said, according to the ABC.",
"Ms Sevilla said she hoped Mr Dutton would exercise his ministerial power and allow them to stay.",
"'It's like, I'm pleading for our life, for Tyrone's future,' she said.",
"A spokeswoman for Minister Dutton said the Migration Review Tribunal had reviewed the case and affirmed the original decision.",
"'Most visas for Australia require applicants to meet the health requirements set out in Australian migration law,' the spokeswoman said.",
"'The health requirements are an objective assessment to determine whether the care of an individual during their stay in Australia would likely result in significant costs on the Australian community.",
"'The visa was refused because the child did not meet the health requirement.'",
"Ms Sevilla, a single mum and nurse in the Queensland town of Townsville, has lived in Australia with her son since 2007.",
"She says it is the only place he knows, and he only knows English .",
"Maria Sevilla has lived in Australia since 2007, when she arrived in the Queensland town of Townsville - a single mother wanting to become a nurse, in the hope of finding a better life for herself and for her baby.",
"Her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, six months after they arrived in Australia.",
"Ms Sevilla told Daily Mail Australia the new life in Australia 'changed everything' for her and her son, and she was able to fulfill her 'dream' of working as a nurse.",
"It was not possible for Ms Sevilla to work as a nurse in the Philippines, where she said university is only possible for 'well-off families'.",
"'Coming here and becoming a nurse has given me assurance for our future and a sense of fulfilment,' she said.",
"Ms Sevilla also rejected claims her son will be a burden on the country.",
"'All of it could be taken away because the government thinks that children with autism are going to be more of a cost to Australian society than a benefit – but that's just not true,' she said.",
"Ms Sevilla has made a petition and is appealing the decision to send herself and her son back to the Philippines - a place where she has no family and no network of support .",
"'Everything is here for us.",
"My work, our family, our home is here, Tyrone's school.'",
"Ms Sevilla's application for a Skilled-Region visa subclass 489 was rejected by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection due to Tyrone's autism.",
"The rejection letter states that Tyrone 'has a severe autism spectrum disorder, a condition that is likely to be permanent in nature'.",
"It stated that he would likely need special education services, state disability services, Commonwealth disability services and residential care services.",
"'Tyrone would be likely to result in a significant cost to the Australian community in the areas of health care,' the rejection letter said.",
"A spokeswoman for then-Immigration Minister Scott Morrison said in a statement accompanying the initial rejection: 'The visa was refused because the child did not meet the health requirement.'",
"'The applicant was advised of her options for independent review of the decision.",
"People can only seek ministerial intervention once a refusal decision has been upheld at merits review'.",
"Tyrone is a 'very cheeky, happy little boy' who is thriving at his specialised school in Townsville .",
"Before appealing the decision, Ms Sevilla said she had received heartwarming support from many Australians.",
"'I have received so many messages from mums of children with autism; it's very prevalent in Australia,' Ms Sevilla said .",
"'As a mother of a child with autism, I know it isn't a disease you have to cure, but one you have to manage.",
"'Tyrone is a happy child with full of life attitude and can lighten the mood of a room with his presence.",
"'The idea that he can't contribute because of his condition is just wrong.",
"People with autism can be excellent at a whole range of things; he just needs to be given a chance.'",
"Due to Tyrone's autism, even minor changes to their routines troubles him, meaning having their deportation would cause enormous issues for the little boy.",
"'But if we're asked to go back to the Philippines, we'd have to start from scratch.",
"Tyrone only knows English.",
"He only knows life in Australia.'",
"Ms Sevilla is sad, not angry, that the Immigration Department does not understand Autism, and says that her son deserves a chance .",
"Ms Sevilla lives with her brother and his wife, with her mother only fifteen minutes away - or as Ms Sevilla explains it 'just a phone call away'.",
"They are a crucial support for her and adored by Tyrone .",
"Ms Sevilla says there is no support for them in the Philippines, compared to Australia, where her beloved mother, brother, sister-in-law, aunty, uncle and cousins live.",
"She says they are a crucial support, caring for Tyrone when she is on night shift.",
"'I have found a better life for my family in Australia with my close family.",
"My mother, stepfather and Tyrone's uncle and aunty are so important for Tyrone and I.",
"'They are a big help, as any single mum would understand.'",
"Ms Sevilla says that through all her challenges, Australia has been a safe, caring place for her and her son.",
"'I have a lot of support from the community.",
"I have my family.",
"I have never felt alone.'",
"To sign the petition to keep Maria Sevilla and her son Tyrone in Australia, click the link here .",
"Ms Sevilla (pictured second from the left, in pink) and her son Tyrone (centre, in blue cap) say they have 'never felt lonely' in Australia, despite their challenges, because of all the support they have been given ."
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] | A 10-year-old autistic boy has hand-delivered a heartbreaking poster to the Immigration Minister pleading to be allowed to stay in the country he has called home for the past eight years. The poster simply said: 'Dear Mr Sutton, Can I stay in Australia please. Maria Sevilla and her young son's desperate last-ditch attempt to remain in the country comes as they face the very real possibility of being deported back to the Philippines after their visa expires today. Scroll down for video . Tyrone and his mother Maria Sevilla (left) face the very real possibility of being deported back to the Philippines as their visa expires today - Monday . 'Most of my immediate family are here and we have integrated into the community and Tyrone has lots of friends and loves his school,' she said. 'When I drop him at daycare before I go to work and I take a different route he gets upset.' 'I'm scared to leave to tell you the truth - how would I cope starting over again?' 'I would have to rely heavily on my parents who are not getting any younger.' Ms Sevilla said her son has improved immeasurably since he started school four years ago. 'Before he started at the school he couldn't sit still for five seconds and I couldn't let go of his hand in the street because he would run off - but now I just call his name and he comes.' Due to Tyrone's autism, he does not adapt to change very well . Ms Sevilla said she did not want to be a burden, and was working in Australia in an effort to give her son the best possible 'future'. 'I call on them to reverse the decision,' she said, according to the ABC. 'It's like, I'm pleading for our life, for Tyrone's future,' she said. 'Most visas for Australia require applicants to meet the health requirements set out in Australian migration law,' the spokeswoman said. 'The visa was refused because the child did not meet the health requirement.' She says it is the only place he knows, and he only knows English . Her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, six months after they arrived in Australia. It was not possible for Ms Sevilla to work as a nurse in the Philippines, where she said university is only possible for 'well-off families'. Ms Sevilla also rejected claims her son will be a burden on the country. Ms Sevilla has made a petition and is appealing the decision to send herself and her son back to the Philippines - a place where she has no family and no network of support . My work, our family, our home is here, Tyrone's school.' The rejection letter states that Tyrone 'has a severe autism spectrum disorder, a condition that is likely to be permanent in nature'. 'Tyrone would be likely to result in a significant cost to the Australian community in the areas of health care,' the rejection letter said. 'The applicant was advised of her options for independent review of the decision. Tyrone is a 'very cheeky, happy little boy' who is thriving at his specialised school in Townsville . 'I have received so many messages from mums of children with autism; it's very prevalent in Australia,' Ms Sevilla said . 'Tyrone is a happy child with full of life attitude and can lighten the mood of a room with his presence. People with autism can be excellent at a whole range of things; he just needs to be given a chance.' 'But if we're asked to go back to the Philippines, we'd have to start from scratch. He only knows life in Australia.' Ms Sevilla lives with her brother and his wife, with her mother only fifteen minutes away - or as Ms Sevilla explains it 'just a phone call away'. Ms Sevilla says there is no support for them in the Philippines, compared to Australia, where her beloved mother, brother, sister-in-law, aunty, uncle and cousins live. 'I have found a better life for my family in Australia with my close family. 'They are a big help, as any single mum would understand.' 'I have a lot of support from the community. I have never felt alone.' Ms Sevilla (pictured second from the left, in pink) and her son Tyrone (centre, in blue cap) say they have 'never felt lonely' in Australia, despite their challenges, because of all the support they have been given . | Tyrone Sevilla hand delivered this heart breaking message to Immigration minister Peter Dutton's office on Monday begging to stay in Australia where he has lived with his mother for eight years . The touching words were written by Tyrone Sevilla and delivered to Peter Dutton's office in Brisbane on Monday, along with a petition containing 122,000 signatures. This comes after the Immigration department rejected the single mother's visa application 28 days ago because Tyrone's autism would be a 'burden on the Australian health system'. It stated that he would likely need special education services, state disability services, Commonwealth disability services and residential care services. Ms Sevilla's application for a Skilled-Region visa subclass 489 was rejected by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection due to Tyrone's autism. 'I have a lot of support from the community. 'Everything is here for us. A 10-year-old autistic boy has hand-delivered a heartbreaking poster to the Immigration Minister pleading to be allowed to stay in the country he has called home for the past eight years. 'When I drop him at daycare before I go to work and I take a different route he gets upset.' They are a crucial support for her and adored by Tyrone . Ms Sevilla says that through all her challenges, Australia has been a safe, caring place for her and her son. Tyrone goes to a school in Townsville in Northern Queensland which caters for his special needs and Ms Sevilla works as a nurse at Townsville hospital. 'Coming here and becoming a nurse has given me assurance for our future and a sense of fulfilment,' she said. It was not possible for Ms Sevilla to work as a nurse in the Philippines, where she said university is only possible for 'well-off families'. Maria Sevilla has lived in Australia since 2007, when she arrived in the Queensland town of Townsville - a single mother wanting to become a nurse, in the hope of finding a better life for herself and for her baby. | A 10-year-old autistic boy has hand-delivered a heartbreaking poster to the Immigration Minister pleading to be allowed to stay in the country he has called home for the past eight years. The touching words were written by Tyrone Sevilla and delivered to Peter Dutton's office in Brisbane on Monday, along with a petition containing 122,000 signatures. The poster simply said: 'Dear Mr Sutton, Can I stay in Australia please. Tyrone.' Maria Sevilla and her young son's desperate last-ditch attempt to remain in the country comes as they face the very real possibility of being deported back to the Philippines after their visa expires today. This comes after the Immigration department rejected the single mother's visa application 28 days ago because Tyrone's autism would be a 'burden on the Australian health system'. Scroll down for video . Tyrone Sevilla hand delivered this heart breaking message to Immigration minister Peter Dutton's office on Monday begging to stay in Australia where he has lived with his mother for eight years . Tyrone and his mother Maria Sevilla (left) face the very real possibility of being deported back to the Philippines as their visa expires today - Monday . Ms Sevilla told Daily Mail Australia about the anguish her son would experience if they were forced to leave the country they love so dearly. 'Most of my immediate family are here and we have integrated into the community and Tyrone has lots of friends and loves his school,' she said. She said she was concerned about how her son's condition meant he doesn't adapt well to change. 'When I drop him at daycare before I go to work and I take a different route he gets upset.' 'The visa was refused because the child did not meet the health requirement.' Ms Sevilla, a single mum and nurse in the Queensland town of Townsville, has lived in Australia with her son since 2007. She says it is the only place he knows, and he only knows English . Maria Sevilla has lived in Australia since 2007, when she arrived in the Queensland town of Townsville - a single mother wanting to become a nurse, in the hope of finding a better life for herself and for her baby. Her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, six months after they arrived in Australia. Ms Sevilla told Daily Mail Australia the new life in Australia 'changed everything' for her and her son, and she was able to fulfill her 'dream' of working as a nurse. It was not possible for Ms Sevilla to work as a nurse in the Philippines, where she said university is only possible for 'well-off families'. 'Coming here and becoming a nurse has given me assurance for our future and a sense of fulfilment,' she said. Ms Sevilla also rejected claims her son will be a burden on the country. 'All of it could be taken away because the government thinks that children with autism are going to be more of a cost to Australian society than a benefit – but that's just not true,' she said. Ms Sevilla has made a petition and is appealing the decision to send herself and her son back to the Philippines - a place where she has no family and no network of support . 'Everything is here for us. My work, our family, our home is here, Tyrone's school.' They are a crucial support for her and adored by Tyrone . Ms Sevilla says there is no support for them in the Philippines, compared to Australia, where her beloved mother, brother, sister-in-law, aunty, uncle and cousins live. She says they are a crucial support, caring for Tyrone when she is on night shift. 'I have found a better life for my family in Australia with my close family. My mother, stepfather and Tyrone's uncle and aunty are so important for Tyrone and I. 'They are a big help, as any single mum would understand.' Ms Sevilla says that through all her challenges, Australia has been a safe, caring place for her and her son. 'I have a lot of support from the community. I have my family. I have never felt alone.' To sign the petition to keep Maria Sevilla and her son Tyrone in Australia, click the link here . Ms Sevilla (pictured second from the left, in pink) and her son Tyrone (centre, in blue cap) say they have 'never felt lonely' in Australia, despite their challenges, because of all the support they have been given . | A 10-year-old autistic boy has hand-delivered a heartbreaking poster to the Immigration Minister pleading to be allowed to stay in the country he has called home for the past eight years. The touching words were written by Tyrone Sevilla and delivered to Peter Dutton's office in Brisbane on Monday, along with a petition containing 122,000 signatures. The poster simply said: 'Dear Mr Sutton, Can I stay in Australia please. Tyrone.' Maria Sevilla and her young son's desperate last-ditch attempt to remain in the country comes as they face the very real possibility of being deported back to the Philippines after their visa expires today. This comes after the Immigration department rejected the single mother's visa application 28 days ago because Tyrone's autism would be a 'burden on the Australian health system'. Scroll down for video . Tyrone Sevilla hand delivered this heart breaking message to Immigration minister Peter Dutton's office on Monday begging to stay in Australia where he has lived with his mother for eight years . Tyrone and his mother Maria Sevilla (left) face the very real possibility of being deported back to the Philippines as their visa expires today - Monday . Ms Sevilla told Daily Mail Australia about the anguish her son would experience if they were forced to leave the country they love so dearly. 'Most of my immediate family are here and we have integrated into the community and Tyrone has lots of friends and loves his school,' she said. She said she was concerned about how her son's condition meant he doesn't adapt well to change. 'When I drop him at daycare before I go to work and I take a different route he gets upset.' The thought of being sent back to the Philippines is also overwhelming for Ms Sevilla. 'I'm scared to leave to tell you the truth - how would I cope starting over again?' she said. 'I would have to rely heavily on my parents who are not getting any younger.' Tyrone goes to a school in Townsville in Northern Queensland which caters for his special needs and Ms Sevilla works as a nurse at Townsville hospital. Ms Sevilla said her son has improved immeasurably since he started school four years ago. 'My friends can see that he has changed tremendously,' she said. A spokeswoman for Minister Dutton said the Migration Review Tribunal had reviewed the case and affirmed the original decision. 'Most visas for Australia require applicants to meet the health requirements set out in Australian migration law,' the spokeswoman said. 'The health requirements are an objective assessment to determine whether the care of an individual during their stay in Australia would likely result in significant costs on the Australian community. 'The visa was refused because the child did not meet the health requirement.' Ms Sevilla, a single mum and nurse in the Queensland town of Townsville, has lived in Australia with her son since 2007. She says it is the only place he knows, and he only knows English . Maria Sevilla has lived in Australia since 2007, when she arrived in the Queensland town of Townsville - a single mother wanting to become a nurse, in the hope of finding a better life for herself and for her baby. Her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, six months after they arrived in Australia. Ms Sevilla told Daily Mail Australia the new life in Australia 'changed everything' for her and her son, and she was able to fulfill her 'dream' of working as a nurse. It was not possible for Ms Sevilla to work as a nurse in the Philippines, where she said university is only possible for 'well-off families'. 'Coming here and becoming a nurse has given me assurance for our future and a sense of fulfilment,' she said. Ms Sevilla also rejected claims her son will be a burden on the country. 'All of it could be taken away because the government thinks that children with autism are going to be more of a cost to Australian society than a benefit – but that's just not true,' she said. Ms Sevilla has made a petition and is appealing the decision to send herself and her son back to the Philippines - a place where she has no family and no network of support . 'Everything is here for us. My work, our family, our home is here, Tyrone's school.' Ms Sevilla's application for a Skilled-Region visa subclass 489 was rejected by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection due to Tyrone's autism. The rejection letter states that Tyrone 'has a severe autism spectrum disorder, a condition that is likely to be permanent in nature'. It stated that he would likely need special education services, state disability services, Commonwealth disability services and residential care services. People with autism can be excellent at a whole range of things; he just needs to be given a chance.' Due to Tyrone's autism, even minor changes to their routines troubles him, meaning having their deportation would cause enormous issues for the little boy. 'But if we're asked to go back to the Philippines, we'd have to start from scratch. Tyrone only knows English. He only knows life in Australia.' Ms Sevilla is sad, not angry, that the Immigration Department does not understand Autism, and says that her son deserves a chance . Ms Sevilla lives with her brother and his wife, with her mother only fifteen minutes away - or as Ms Sevilla explains it 'just a phone call away'. They are a crucial support for her and adored by Tyrone . Ms Sevilla says there is no support for them in the Philippines, compared to Australia, where her beloved mother, brother, sister-in-law, aunty, uncle and cousins live. She says they are a crucial support, caring for Tyrone when she is on night shift. 'I have found a better life for my family in Australia with my close family. My mother, stepfather and Tyrone's uncle and aunty are so important for Tyrone and I. 'They are a big help, as any single mum would understand.' Ms Sevilla says that through all her challenges, Australia has been a safe, caring place for her and her son. 'I have a lot of support from the community. I have my family. I have never felt alone.' To sign the petition to keep Maria Sevilla and her son Tyrone in Australia, click the link here . Ms Sevilla (pictured second from the left, in pink) and her son Tyrone (centre, in blue cap) say they have 'never felt lonely' in Australia, despite their challenges, because of all the support they have been given . | A 10-year-old autistic boy has hand-delivered a heartbreaking poster to the Immigration Minister pleading to be allowed to stay in the country he has called home for the past eight years. The touching words were written by Tyrone Sevilla and delivered to Peter Dutton's office in Brisbane on Monday, along with a petition containing 122,000 signatures. The poster simply said: 'Dear Mr Sutton, Can I stay in Australia please. Tyrone.' Maria Sevilla and her young son's desperate last-ditch attempt to remain in the country comes as they face the very real possibility of being deported back to the Philippines after their visa expires today. This comes after the Immigration department rejected the single mother's visa application 28 days ago because Tyrone's autism would be a 'burden on the Australian health system'. Scroll down for video . Maria Sevilla has lived in Australia since 2007, when she arrived in the Queensland town of Townsville - a single mother wanting to become a nurse, in the hope of finding a better life for herself and for her baby. Her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, six months after they arrived in Australia. Ms Sevilla told Daily Mail Australia the new life in Australia 'changed everything' for her and her son, and she was able to fulfill her 'dream' of working as a nurse. It was not possible for Ms Sevilla to work as a nurse in the Philippines, where she said university is only possible for 'well-off families'. 'Coming here and becoming a nurse has given me assurance for our future and a sense of fulfilment,' she said. Ms Sevilla also rejected claims her son will be a burden on the country. 'All of it could be taken away because the government thinks that children with autism are going to be more of a cost to Australian society than a benefit – but that's just not true,' she said. Ms Sevilla says that through all her challenges, Australia has been a safe, caring place for her and her son. 'I have a lot of support from the community. I have my family. I have never felt alone.' To sign the petition to keep Maria Sevilla and her son Tyrone in Australia, click the link here . Ms Sevilla (pictured second from the left, in pink) and her son Tyrone (centre, in blue cap) say they have 'never felt lonely' in Australia, despite their challenges, because of all the support they have been given . |
Awkward photos of the New Zealand Prime Minister pulling multiple young girls' ponytails are being posted on social media just days after he was forced to apologise to a waitress for touching her hair while she was at work. Prime Minister John Key said sorry to waitress Amanda Bailey, 26, after she wrote a post on a blog site shaming him for his behaviour and saying it made her 'uncomfortable'. After the incident, Reddit users started tracking down old pictures and videos of Mr Key touching other young girls' hair and collecting them on a Tumblr page. Scroll down for video . Awkward photos of the New Zealand PM pulling \young girls' ponytails are being posted on social media . This comes after he was forced to apologise to am Auckland waitress for touching her hair at work . The waitress at the centre of the ponytail storm told the New Zealand Herald that she published the details of John Key's behaviour, which she experienced while she was working at a cafe in Auckland, as she 'expected more from him' and wanted 'the public to be aware'. The 26-year-old, an employee at Rosie cafe which is frequented by Mr Key and his wife, recounted on The Daily Blog how the Prime Minister kept playfully pulling her hair despite being told to stop during election time last year. Ms Bailey told the Herald that she felt Mr Key's behaviour was inappropriate. 'I didn't feel I should have to put up with that,' she said. 'I expected more from him and I want the public to be aware. 'John Key feels he is untouchable.' Mr Key said sorry to waitress Amanda Bailey (right), 26, after she wrote a post on a blog site shaming him for his behaviour and saying it made her 'uncomfortable' Mr Key defended his pranks as 'a bit of banter' and said he had already apologised for his actions . Eventually, she wrote, she told Key's security detail she didn't like it and later told Key 'No' repeatedly and wagged her finger at him. When he pulled her hair again on a subsequent visit, she said, she told him to stop 'or I will actually hit you soon.' 'I really didn't like it,' the worker wrote. 'I felt powerless and tormented and I stepped out the back and I cried frustrated tears.' The worker said Key came back soon after the last incident with two bottles of wine from his own vineyard and gave them to her, saying 'This is for you, sorry, I didn't realise.' Key's office issued a statement Wednesday saying he regularly visits the cafe near his home with his wife and has a good relationship with the staff there. 'His actions were intended to be light-hearted,' the statement said. 'It was never his intention to make her feel uncomfortable and he has apologised to her.' A waitress has revealed how the New Zealand Prime Minister had repeatedly given her unwanted attention while she was working at a cafe in Auckland frequented by him and his wife (pictured together) But following the publication of the blog on Wednesday, Mr Key defended his pranks and said he visited the cafe close to his house often and he had a 'fun relationship' with the staff. 'There's always lots of horsing around and sort of practical jokes and that's all there really was to it,' he said. '...I realised she had actually taken offence because it was all in the context of a bit of banter that was going on and so I obviously immediately apologised for that. 'It was all in the context of a bit of banter that was going on, and so obviously I immediately apologised for that. The waitress had reportedly been working at a cafe called Rosie (pictured) in Parnell, east of Auckland . The waitress wrote how Mr Key kept being persistent with his hair-pulling antics, despite being told by his wife Bronagh to stop . 'She thanked me for that and said "that's all fine, no drama".' Key's office also issued a statement Wednesday saying he regularly visits the cafe near his home with his wife and has a good relationship with the staff there. 'His actions were intended to be light-hearted,' the statement said. 'It was never his intention to make her feel uncomfortable and he has apologised to her.' Jackie Grant and Scott Brown, whose company Hip Group owns Rosie cafe, told the Herald of their disappointment with Ms Bailey as she had never notified them of her concerns. They further stated that Mr Key is popular among the staff at the cafe in Parnell, east of Auckland. | Waitress Amanda Bailey, 26, said NZ PM John Key pulled her ponytail .
She wrote that she gained unwanted attention from him last year at a cafe .
Ms Bailey said Mr Key kept touching her hair despite being told to stop .
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"After the incident, Reddit users started tracking down old pictures and videos of Mr Key touching other young girls' hair and collecting them on a Tumblr page.",
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"'I really didn't like it,' the worker wrote.",
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"A waitress has revealed how the New Zealand Prime Minister had repeatedly given her unwanted attention while she was working at a cafe in Auckland frequented by him and his wife (pictured together) But following the publication of the blog on Wednesday, Mr Key defended his pranks and said he visited the cafe close to his house often and he had a 'fun relationship' with the staff.",
"'There's always lots of horsing around and sort of practical jokes and that's all there really was to it,' he said.",
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"The waitress had reportedly been working at a cafe called Rosie (pictured) in Parnell, east of Auckland .",
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"'His actions were intended to be light-hearted,' the statement said.",
"'It was never his intention to make her feel uncomfortable and he has apologised to her.'",
"Jackie Grant and Scott Brown, whose company Hip Group owns Rosie cafe, told the Herald of their disappointment with Ms Bailey as she had never notified them of her concerns.",
"They further stated that Mr Key is popular among the staff at the cafe in Parnell, east of Auckland."
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] | Awkward photos of the New Zealand Prime Minister pulling multiple young girls' ponytails are being posted on social media just days after he was forced to apologise to a waitress for touching her hair while she was at work. After the incident, Reddit users started tracking down old pictures and videos of Mr Key touching other young girls' hair and collecting them on a Tumblr page. Awkward photos of the New Zealand PM pulling \young girls' ponytails are being posted on social media . The waitress at the centre of the ponytail storm told the New Zealand Herald that she published the details of John Key's behaviour, which she experienced while she was working at a cafe in Auckland, as she 'expected more from him' and wanted 'the public to be aware'. Ms Bailey told the Herald that she felt Mr Key's behaviour was inappropriate. 'I expected more from him and I want the public to be aware. Mr Key said sorry to waitress Amanda Bailey (right), 26, after she wrote a post on a blog site shaming him for his behaviour and saying it made her 'uncomfortable' Mr Key defended his pranks as 'a bit of banter' and said he had already apologised for his actions . When he pulled her hair again on a subsequent visit, she said, she told him to stop 'or I will actually hit you soon.' 'I felt powerless and tormented and I stepped out the back and I cried frustrated tears.' Key's office issued a statement Wednesday saying he regularly visits the cafe near his home with his wife and has a good relationship with the staff there. 'It was never his intention to make her feel uncomfortable and he has apologised to her.' 'There's always lots of horsing around and sort of practical jokes and that's all there really was to it,' he said. 'It was all in the context of a bit of banter that was going on, and so obviously I immediately apologised for that. The waitress wrote how Mr Key kept being persistent with his hair-pulling antics, despite being told by his wife Bronagh to stop . Key's office also issued a statement Wednesday saying he regularly visits the cafe near his home with his wife and has a good relationship with the staff there. 'It was never his intention to make her feel uncomfortable and he has apologised to her.' They further stated that Mr Key is popular among the staff at the cafe in Parnell, east of Auckland. | A waitress has revealed how the New Zealand Prime Minister had repeatedly given her unwanted attention while she was working at a cafe in Auckland frequented by him and his wife (pictured together) But following the publication of the blog on Wednesday, Mr Key defended his pranks and said he visited the cafe close to his house often and he had a 'fun relationship' with the staff. 'His actions were intended to be light-hearted,' the statement said. The worker said Key came back soon after the last incident with two bottles of wine from his own vineyard and gave them to her, saying 'This is for you, sorry, I didn't realise.' This comes after he was forced to apologise to am Auckland waitress for touching her hair at work . 'I didn't feel I should have to put up with that,' she said. 'His actions were intended to be light-hearted,' the statement said. Mr Key said sorry to waitress Amanda Bailey (right), 26, after she wrote a post on a blog site shaming him for his behaviour and saying it made her 'uncomfortable' Mr Key defended his pranks as 'a bit of banter' and said he had already apologised for his actions . 'There's always lots of horsing around and sort of practical jokes and that's all there really was to it,' he said. 'I expected more from him and I want the public to be aware. Scroll down for video . Prime Minister John Key said sorry to waitress Amanda Bailey, 26, after she wrote a post on a blog site shaming him for his behaviour and saying it made her 'uncomfortable'. Jackie Grant and Scott Brown, whose company Hip Group owns Rosie cafe, told the Herald of their disappointment with Ms Bailey as she had never notified them of her concerns. Key's office also issued a statement Wednesday saying he regularly visits the cafe near his home with his wife and has a good relationship with the staff there. Eventually, she wrote, she told Key's security detail she didn't like it and later told Key 'No' repeatedly and wagged her finger at him. Key's office issued a statement Wednesday saying he regularly visits the cafe near his home with his wife and has a good relationship with the staff there. | Awkward photos of the New Zealand Prime Minister pulling multiple young girls' ponytails are being posted on social media just days after he was forced to apologise to a waitress for touching her hair while she was at work. Prime Minister John Key said sorry to waitress Amanda Bailey, 26, after she wrote a post on a blog site shaming him for his behaviour and saying it made her 'uncomfortable'. After the incident, Reddit users started tracking down old pictures and videos of Mr Key touching other young girls' hair and collecting them on a Tumblr page. Scroll down for video . Awkward photos of the New Zealand PM pulling \young girls' ponytails are being posted on social media . This comes after he was forced to apologise to am Auckland waitress for touching her hair at work . When he pulled her hair again on a subsequent visit, she said, she told him to stop 'or I will actually hit you soon.' 'I really didn't like it,' the worker wrote. 'I felt powerless and tormented and I stepped out the back and I cried frustrated tears.' The worker said Key came back soon after the last incident with two bottles of wine from his own vineyard and gave them to her, saying 'This is for you, sorry, I didn't realise.' Key's office issued a statement Wednesday saying he regularly visits the cafe near his home with his wife and has a good relationship with the staff there. Key's office also issued a statement Wednesday saying he regularly visits the cafe near his home with his wife and has a good relationship with the staff there. 'His actions were intended to be light-hearted,' the statement said. 'It was never his intention to make her feel uncomfortable and he has apologised to her.' Jackie Grant and Scott Brown, whose company Hip Group owns Rosie cafe, told the Herald of their disappointment with Ms Bailey as she had never notified them of her concerns. They further stated that Mr Key is popular among the staff at the cafe in Parnell, east of Auckland. | Awkward photos of the New Zealand Prime Minister pulling multiple young girls' ponytails are being posted on social media just days after he was forced to apologise to a waitress for touching her hair while she was at work. Prime Minister John Key said sorry to waitress Amanda Bailey, 26, after she wrote a post on a blog site shaming him for his behaviour and saying it made her 'uncomfortable'. After the incident, Reddit users started tracking down old pictures and videos of Mr Key touching other young girls' hair and collecting them on a Tumblr page. Scroll down for video . Awkward photos of the New Zealand PM pulling \young girls' ponytails are being posted on social media . This comes after he was forced to apologise to am Auckland waitress for touching her hair at work . The waitress at the centre of the ponytail storm told the New Zealand Herald that she published the details of John Key's behaviour, which she experienced while she was working at a cafe in Auckland, as she 'expected more from him' and wanted 'the public to be aware'. The 26-year-old, an employee at Rosie cafe which is frequented by Mr Key and his wife, recounted on The Daily Blog how the Prime Minister kept playfully pulling her hair despite being told to stop during election time last year. Ms Bailey told the Herald that she felt Mr Key's behaviour was inappropriate. Mr Key said sorry to waitress Amanda Bailey (right), 26, after she wrote a post on a blog site shaming him for his behaviour and saying it made her 'uncomfortable' Mr Key defended his pranks as 'a bit of banter' and said he had already apologised for his actions . Eventually, she wrote, she told Key's security detail she didn't like it and later told Key 'No' repeatedly and wagged her finger at him. When he pulled her hair again on a subsequent visit, she said, she told him to stop 'or I will actually hit you soon.' 'I really didn't like it,' the worker wrote. 'I felt powerless and tormented and I stepped out the back and I cried frustrated tears.' The worker said Key came back soon after the last incident with two bottles of wine from his own vineyard and gave them to her, saying 'This is for you, sorry, I didn't realise.' Key's office issued a statement Wednesday saying he regularly visits the cafe near his home with his wife and has a good relationship with the staff there. 'His actions were intended to be light-hearted,' the statement said. 'It was never his intention to make her feel uncomfortable and he has apologised to her.' The waitress had reportedly been working at a cafe called Rosie (pictured) in Parnell, east of Auckland . The waitress wrote how Mr Key kept being persistent with his hair-pulling antics, despite being told by his wife Bronagh to stop . 'She thanked me for that and said "that's all fine, no drama".' Key's office also issued a statement Wednesday saying he regularly visits the cafe near his home with his wife and has a good relationship with the staff there. 'His actions were intended to be light-hearted,' the statement said. 'It was never his intention to make her feel uncomfortable and he has apologised to her.' Jackie Grant and Scott Brown, whose company Hip Group owns Rosie cafe, told the Herald of their disappointment with Ms Bailey as she had never notified them of her concerns. They further stated that Mr Key is popular among the staff at the cafe in Parnell, east of Auckland. | Awkward photos of the New Zealand Prime Minister pulling multiple young girls' ponytails are being posted on social media just days after he was forced to apologise to a waitress for touching her hair while she was at work. Prime Minister John Key said sorry to waitress Amanda Bailey, 26, after she wrote a post on a blog site shaming him for his behaviour and saying it made her 'uncomfortable'. After the incident, Reddit users started tracking down old pictures and videos of Mr Key touching other young girls' hair and collecting them on a Tumblr page. 'I really didn't like it,' the worker wrote. 'I felt powerless and tormented and I stepped out the back and I cried frustrated tears.' The worker said Key came back soon after the last incident with two bottles of wine from his own vineyard and gave them to her, saying 'This is for you, sorry, I didn't realise.' Jackie Grant and Scott Brown, whose company Hip Group owns Rosie cafe, told the Herald of their disappointment with Ms Bailey as she had never notified them of her concerns. They further stated that Mr Key is popular among the staff at the cafe in Parnell, east of Auckland. |
She may have been shying away from the cameras on Made In Chelsea so far this season, but Lucy Watson proves her career is stronger than ever as she's unveiled as the face of another campaign. The reality TV star is every inch the beach babe as the face of Very.co.uk’s #cantwaitforsummer campaign. The 24-year-old brings the spirit of summer to shoppers, showing off her effortless beach body in the fun and flirty high-summer designs. Scroll down for video . Lucy Watson showcases her toned body as the face of Very.co.uk's #cantwaitforsummer campaign . Lucy, who describes her perfect summer as 'sun, tan and chilling', showcases Ibiza-inspired summer brights and tropical print sun dresses in the shoot. The fitness fanatic, who recently starred in a Made In Chelsea work-out DVD, shows off her toned midriff in cut-out swimwear the brand say is perfect for taking you from the beach to balmy evenings in the bar. The reality TV star, who will be returning to Made In Chelsea in the coming weeks, is every inch the beach babe as she models the colourful clothes in the new shoot . The star, who can be seen showing off swimwear and tiny shorts, describes her perfect summer as 'sun, tan and chilling' Lucy models the Ibiza-inspired summer brights and tropical print sun dresses to perfection . Lucy, who, according to Heat magazine, is tipped to be making an appearance in the E4 show in the next few weeks, has enlisted the help of a personal trainer to keep her looking trim. FEMAIL recently caught up with the fitness aficionado and the man behind her new physique to find out the workout that keeps her in shape. Speaking about how she developed a passion for health and fitness, Lucy, 23, said: 'I'm motivated by people around me and I just got to a point in my life where I needed a change.' Trainer and nutritionist, Ashton Turner, who owns Enhance Nutrition LDN in London and trains Lucy, said: 'Lucy and I met when we worked together on the Made in Chelsea fitness DVD. 'Lucy was one of the cast members who took part in my workout. After the DVD, she wanted to continue with her training and I asked to work with her.' Lucy models cut-out swimwear and kaftans that the brand say are perfect for taking you from the beach to balmy evenings in the bar . Discussing Lucy's physique and fitness before they met, Ashton said: 'Lucy has always had a naturally lean body, which is thanks to her being active growing up and taking part in gymnastics and dance. 'She also leads a fairly healthy lifestyle and pays attention to what she eats. Her fitness levels weren’t terrible but they also weren’t where they could have been, which is probably due to her filming schedule but we all have periods where work or life take a front seat and exercise a back one.' Lucy, who cites her role model as 'amazing' Jessica Alba, said she found working out 'boring' and 'difficult' at first because she had such a busy schedule that she found it hard to get into a routine. Lucy's typical workout incorporates a squat or a deadlift, both of which are great for toning legs and glutes . She said: 'My days are always different and I could never get properly into it. I think it's just wanting those improvements with your body and health in general that motivated me.' Lucy says she likes exercise 'where you don't even realise you're exercising', like tennis or horse riding. But, she says, thanks to Ashton, who is always changing it up and is fun to be around, she never gets bored any more. 'I don't want to emulate anyone else's body,' she admits. 'I just want mine to be toned and lean. I don't want to lose any weight or curves, just tone up what I already have. I also want to increase my strength.' So how can we emulate her taut stomach? Ashton said: 'Lucy has a great flat tummy but isn’t looking for washboard abs. In our sessions, we concentrate on a mixture of core exercises like planks and side planks as these help to pull in your waist. 'We then add lower ab exercises such as reverse crunches as lower abs are often overlooked. On top of this, we add rotational movements such as seated twists. This ensures Lucy has both a flat stomach and a strong core for the bigger exercises such as squats and deadlifts.' He added: 'Lucy also ensures her diet is clean, luckily there wasn’t much we needed to change but its true what they say, abs are built in the gym but revealed in the kitchen.' Ashton and Lucy's typical workout will incorporate a big lift such as a squat or a deadlift, both of which are great for toning legs and glutes. Lucy showed off her style credentials at the F&F AW15 show in London last week . Lucy has also been following a healthy diet, which she posts on her Instagram page, to complement her fitness regime. As her trainer says, abs are built in the gym but revealed in the kitchen . The duo then follow this up with mini circuits concentrating on working the body in single leg movements such as walking lunges and upper body push and pull exercises like press-ups. 'Every session is a full body session to keep her body balanced and injury-free and we often throw in HIIT (high intensity interval training) finishers to add in a cardio element,' he said. Ashton believes that, like Lucy, more and more women are embracing weight training, which he thinks is, in part, due to some 'fantastic and beautiful athletic role models out there'. He added: 'Everyone trains for different reasons. There are strong people, there are skinny people, but what is important is that people are allowed to feel comfortable in their bodies. 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Shows off Ibiza-inspired designs and her enviable figure .
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"Lucy's typical workout incorporates a squat or a deadlift, both of which are great for toning legs and glutes .",
"She said: 'My days are always different and I could never get properly into it.",
"I think it's just wanting those improvements with your body and health in general that motivated me.'",
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"'I don't want to emulate anyone else's body,' she admits.",
"'I just want mine to be toned and lean.",
"I don't want to lose any weight or curves, just tone up what I already have.",
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"In our sessions, we concentrate on a mixture of core exercises like planks and side planks as these help to pull in your waist.",
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] | She may have been shying away from the cameras on Made In Chelsea so far this season, but Lucy Watson proves her career is stronger than ever as she's unveiled as the face of another campaign. The 24-year-old brings the spirit of summer to shoppers, showing off her effortless beach body in the fun and flirty high-summer designs. Lucy Watson showcases her toned body as the face of Very.co.uk's #cantwaitforsummer campaign . The fitness fanatic, who recently starred in a Made In Chelsea work-out DVD, shows off her toned midriff in cut-out swimwear the brand say is perfect for taking you from the beach to balmy evenings in the bar. The star, who can be seen showing off swimwear and tiny shorts, describes her perfect summer as 'sun, tan and chilling' Lucy models the Ibiza-inspired summer brights and tropical print sun dresses to perfection . FEMAIL recently caught up with the fitness aficionado and the man behind her new physique to find out the workout that keeps her in shape. Trainer and nutritionist, Ashton Turner, who owns Enhance Nutrition LDN in London and trains Lucy, said: 'Lucy and I met when we worked together on the Made in Chelsea fitness DVD. After the DVD, she wanted to continue with her training and I asked to work with her.' Discussing Lucy's physique and fitness before they met, Ashton said: 'Lucy has always had a naturally lean body, which is thanks to her being active growing up and taking part in gymnastics and dance. Her fitness levels weren’t terrible but they also weren’t where they could have been, which is probably due to her filming schedule but we all have periods where work or life take a front seat and exercise a back one.' Lucy's typical workout incorporates a squat or a deadlift, both of which are great for toning legs and glutes . I think it's just wanting those improvements with your body and health in general that motivated me.' But, she says, thanks to Ashton, who is always changing it up and is fun to be around, she never gets bored any more. 'I just want mine to be toned and lean. I also want to increase my strength.' Ashton said: 'Lucy has a great flat tummy but isn’t looking for washboard abs. 'We then add lower ab exercises such as reverse crunches as lower abs are often overlooked. This ensures Lucy has both a flat stomach and a strong core for the bigger exercises such as squats and deadlifts.' Ashton and Lucy's typical workout will incorporate a big lift such as a squat or a deadlift, both of which are great for toning legs and glutes. Lucy has also been following a healthy diet, which she posts on her Instagram page, to complement her fitness regime. The duo then follow this up with mini circuits concentrating on working the body in single leg movements such as walking lunges and upper body push and pull exercises like press-ups. Ashton believes that, like Lucy, more and more women are embracing weight training, which he thinks is, in part, due to some 'fantastic and beautiful athletic role models out there'. There are strong people, there are skinny people, but what is important is that people are allowed to feel comfortable in their bodies. Lucy, who is also the face of Wilkinson sword razor blades, has shared her top beauty tips with FEMAIL... | Lucy showed off her style credentials at the F&F AW15 show in London last week . 'We then add lower ab exercises such as reverse crunches as lower abs are often overlooked. Lucy models cut-out swimwear and kaftans that the brand say are perfect for taking you from the beach to balmy evenings in the bar . On top of this, we add rotational movements such as seated twists. Having people like Lucy show young females that you can enjoy life, eat well, train and reap the rewards is great.' She said: 'My days are always different and I could never get properly into it. Lucy, who cites her role model as 'amazing' Jessica Alba, said she found working out 'boring' and 'difficult' at first because she had such a busy schedule that she found it hard to get into a routine. She may have been shying away from the cameras on Made In Chelsea so far this season, but Lucy Watson proves her career is stronger than ever as she's unveiled as the face of another campaign. 'I don't want to emulate anyone else's body,' she admits. The 24-year-old brings the spirit of summer to shoppers, showing off her effortless beach body in the fun and flirty high-summer designs. I don't want to lose any weight or curves, just tone up what I already have. Scroll down for video . In our sessions, we concentrate on a mixture of core exercises like planks and side planks as these help to pull in your waist. He added: 'Everyone trains for different reasons. He added: 'Lucy also ensures her diet is clean, luckily there wasn’t much we needed to change but its true what they say, abs are built in the gym but revealed in the kitchen.' | She may have been shying away from the cameras on Made In Chelsea so far this season, but Lucy Watson proves her career is stronger than ever as she's unveiled as the face of another campaign. The reality TV star is every inch the beach babe as the face of Very.co.uk’s #cantwaitforsummer campaign. The 24-year-old brings the spirit of summer to shoppers, showing off her effortless beach body in the fun and flirty high-summer designs. Scroll down for video . Lucy Watson showcases her toned body as the face of Very.co.uk's #cantwaitforsummer campaign . Lucy, who describes her perfect summer as 'sun, tan and chilling', showcases Ibiza-inspired summer brights and tropical print sun dresses in the shoot. The fitness fanatic, who recently starred in a Made In Chelsea work-out DVD, shows off her toned midriff in cut-out swimwear the brand say is perfect for taking you from the beach to balmy evenings in the bar. The reality TV star, who will be returning to Made In Chelsea in the coming weeks, is every inch the beach babe as she models the colourful clothes in the new shoot . Lucy's typical workout incorporates a squat or a deadlift, both of which are great for toning legs and glutes . She said: 'My days are always different and I could never get properly into it. I think it's just wanting those improvements with your body and health in general that motivated me.' Lucy says she likes exercise 'where you don't even realise you're exercising', like tennis or horse riding. But, she says, thanks to Ashton, who is always changing it up and is fun to be around, she never gets bored any more. 'I don't want to emulate anyone else's body,' she admits. 'I just want mine to be toned and lean. The duo then follow this up with mini circuits concentrating on working the body in single leg movements such as walking lunges and upper body push and pull exercises like press-ups. 'Every session is a full body session to keep her body balanced and injury-free and we often throw in HIIT (high intensity interval training) finishers to add in a cardio element,' he said. Ashton believes that, like Lucy, more and more women are embracing weight training, which he thinks is, in part, due to some 'fantastic and beautiful athletic role models out there'. He added: 'Everyone trains for different reasons. There are strong people, there are skinny people, but what is important is that people are allowed to feel comfortable in their bodies. Having people like Lucy show young females that you can enjoy life, eat well, train and reap the rewards is great.' Lucy, who is also the face of Wilkinson sword razor blades, has shared her top beauty tips with FEMAIL... | She may have been shying away from the cameras on Made In Chelsea so far this season, but Lucy Watson proves her career is stronger than ever as she's unveiled as the face of another campaign. The reality TV star is every inch the beach babe as the face of Very.co.uk’s #cantwaitforsummer campaign. The 24-year-old brings the spirit of summer to shoppers, showing off her effortless beach body in the fun and flirty high-summer designs. Scroll down for video . Lucy Watson showcases her toned body as the face of Very.co.uk's #cantwaitforsummer campaign . Lucy, who describes her perfect summer as 'sun, tan and chilling', showcases Ibiza-inspired summer brights and tropical print sun dresses in the shoot. 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Sleeping in the arms of their loving parents, these are among more than two dozen babies recently born to surrogate mothers for gay Israeli couples who are being airlifted out of Nepal to safety. The infants - some of whom were prematurely born - were evacuated from the country on Monday following Saturday's devastating earthquake, which has so far claimed more than 4,600 lives. Several premature babies - and some wounded people - were ferried to an Israeli military base on one of the country's emergency rescue aircraft in the morning. The plane had previously delivered doctors to Nepal to aid rescue efforts. Later in the day, five more infants landed safely in Tel Aviv with their Israeli families. Some were seen resting peacefully in their carriers, while others were clutched tightly to their parents' chests. Scroll down for video . Joyful: An Israeli man and his partner are pictured carrying their two children - include a newborn baby born to a surrogate mother in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu - after touching down at an airport in Israel . Evacuation: More than two dozen babies born to Nepalese surrogates are being airlifted out of Nepal in the wake of Saturday's devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake, which has so far claimed more than 4,600 lives . Sunny: An Israeli couple disembark from an Israeli emergency medical plane (MDA) after being flown to Sde Dov airport in Tel Aviv . All smiles: One of the men beams as he carries his daughter, while his partner carries their newborn baby . Israel told AFP that it planned to airlift 25 babies recently born to Nepalese surrogates out of the country this week. However, other reports have said that 33 youngsters will be rescued in total. Many Israeli male couples have traveled to capital of Kathmandu to father children with the help of surrogate mothers because in Israel the procedure is limited by law to only heterosexual partners. However, in the wake of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake - which led to a series of avalanches which buried the Everest base camp - the new parents have been eager to get their babies out of Nepal. The parents who were pictured returning to Sde Dov Airport on Monday had traveled abroad before Saturday's disaster to collect their children. Four surrogate mothers are also being airlifted to safety. Also on Monday, five other flights flew to Kathmandu carrying Israeli rescue teams, IDF soldiers and medical crews in a bid to help victims of the deadly earthquake, according to the Jerusalem Post. Yossi Filiba, a single father from Tel Aviv, said by telephone from Kathmandu on Sunday that he had traveled to Nepal more than three weeks ago to witness the birth of his baby girl, Na'ama. Flown to safety: Several premature babies - and some wounded people - were ferried to Israel on a small aircraft belonging to Israel's emergency rescue services (MDA). The plane had previously delivered doctors to Nepal to aid rescue efforts . Disembarking: Later in the day, five more infants landed in Tel Aviv with their Israeli families. Some were pictured resting peacefully in their carriers, while others were clutched tightly to their parents' chests . Back on the ground: Israel told AFP that it planned to airlift 25 babies recently born to Nepalese surrogates out of the country this week. However, other reports have said 33 youngsters will be rescued in total . In love: A gay Israeli couple embrace each other as they land safely at Sde Dov Airport with their children . He told Reuters he and several Israeli couples and their surrogate babies had found shelter in the ground floor of a building in the capital, and were waiting for the Israeli air force to evacuate them. 'We don't know when they will get here,' he said. 'The water is going to finish and I am with a small baby. There is very little food and no electricity, although sometimes there is a generator.' Mr Filiba said Israeli parents usually spend a month in Nepal for their child's birth and to make final arrangements to bring them home. The quake hit when Mr Filiba was feeding Na'ama at home. 'I grabbed the baby, ran down three floors and out to open space. All around us, small buildings were collapsing and people were terrified,' he said, recounting the moment the disaster occurred. We're home! Many Israeli male couples have traveled to capital of Kathmandu to father children with the help of surrogate mothers because in Israel the procedure is limited by law to only heterosexual partners . Grinning: Following the deadly earthquake - which led to a series of avalanches - the new parents have been eager to get their babies out of Nepal. Above, a new father is greeted by an employee carrying gifts . Wrapped in a blanket: The parents who were pictured returning to Sde Dov Airport on Monday had traveled abroad before Saturday's disaster to collect their children. Four surrogate mothers are also being rescued . Presents: Welcome baskets await babies and their homosexual parents on the runway at Sde Dov Airport . Israel's military had already dispatched an 80-member search and rescue team to Nepal prior to sending other aircraft carrying medical personnel, soldiers and supplies to the country on Monday. Mr Filiba said on Sunday that the planes could not come soon enough. 'There are cracks all over the building,' he said. 'I'm not sleeping because of the baby - which is a good reason - but I'm also not sleeping because of worries about the building collapsing.' Israel's parliament is considering legislation that would allow same-sex couples and single parents to have babies through surrogate mothers in Israel itself. 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Several premature infants evacuated on small military plane in morning .
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"The parents who were pictured returning to Sde Dov Airport on Monday had traveled abroad before Saturday's disaster to collect their children.",
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"Flown to safety: Several premature babies - and some wounded people - were ferried to Israel on a small aircraft belonging to Israel's emergency rescue services (MDA).",
"The plane had previously delivered doctors to Nepal to aid rescue efforts .",
"Disembarking: Later in the day, five more infants landed in Tel Aviv with their Israeli families.",
"Some were pictured resting peacefully in their carriers, while others were clutched tightly to their parents' chests .",
"Back on the ground: Israel told AFP that it planned to airlift 25 babies recently born to Nepalese surrogates out of the country this week.",
"However, other reports have said 33 youngsters will be rescued in total .",
"In love: A gay Israeli couple embrace each other as they land safely at Sde Dov Airport with their children .",
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"'We don't know when they will get here,' he said.",
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"Grinning: Following the deadly earthquake - which led to a series of avalanches - the new parents have been eager to get their babies out of Nepal.",
"Above, a new father is greeted by an employee carrying gifts .",
"Wrapped in a blanket: The parents who were pictured returning to Sde Dov Airport on Monday had traveled abroad before Saturday's disaster to collect their children.",
"Four surrogate mothers are also being rescued .",
"Presents: Welcome baskets await babies and their homosexual parents on the runway at Sde Dov Airport .",
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"Israel's parliament is considering legislation that would allow same-sex couples and single parents to have babies through surrogate mothers in Israel itself.",
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"Emotional: Some wounded people were also evacuated from Nepal to Israel on Monday.",
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"Waiting: Photographers and parents wait for babies and toddlers to arrive at the airport on Monday morning .",
"Tragic: The grieving Nepalese nation has begun the grim and daunting task of cremating the thousands of victims who were killed during Saturday's devastating earthquake.",
"Above, the scene of a multi cremation .",
"The death toll across Nepal, China, India and Bangladesh has risen to more than 4,000.",
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"A third American, Tom Taplin, 61, who owned TET Films & Photography, and U.S. citizen Vinh B. Truong were also killed at the base camp.",
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] | Sleeping in the arms of their loving parents, these are among more than two dozen babies recently born to surrogate mothers for gay Israeli couples who are being airlifted out of Nepal to safety. Several premature babies - and some wounded people - were ferried to an Israeli military base on one of the country's emergency rescue aircraft in the morning. Later in the day, five more infants landed safely in Tel Aviv with their Israeli families. Scroll down for video . Evacuation: More than two dozen babies born to Nepalese surrogates are being airlifted out of Nepal in the wake of Saturday's devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake, which has so far claimed more than 4,600 lives . All smiles: One of the men beams as he carries his daughter, while his partner carries their newborn baby . However, other reports have said that 33 youngsters will be rescued in total. However, in the wake of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake - which led to a series of avalanches which buried the Everest base camp - the new parents have been eager to get their babies out of Nepal. Four surrogate mothers are also being airlifted to safety. Yossi Filiba, a single father from Tel Aviv, said by telephone from Kathmandu on Sunday that he had traveled to Nepal more than three weeks ago to witness the birth of his baby girl, Na'ama. The plane had previously delivered doctors to Nepal to aid rescue efforts . Some were pictured resting peacefully in their carriers, while others were clutched tightly to their parents' chests . However, other reports have said 33 youngsters will be rescued in total . He told Reuters he and several Israeli couples and their surrogate babies had found shelter in the ground floor of a building in the capital, and were waiting for the Israeli air force to evacuate them. 'The water is going to finish and I am with a small baby. Mr Filiba said Israeli parents usually spend a month in Nepal for their child's birth and to make final arrangements to bring them home. 'I grabbed the baby, ran down three floors and out to open space. We're home! Grinning: Following the deadly earthquake - which led to a series of avalanches - the new parents have been eager to get their babies out of Nepal. Wrapped in a blanket: The parents who were pictured returning to Sde Dov Airport on Monday had traveled abroad before Saturday's disaster to collect their children. Presents: Welcome baskets await babies and their homosexual parents on the runway at Sde Dov Airport . Mr Filiba said on Sunday that the planes could not come soon enough. 'I'm not sleeping because of the baby - which is a good reason - but I'm also not sleeping because of worries about the building collapsing.' It comes as four Americans are dead and dozens are believed to be missing in the Himalayas as families across the world scramble to find information on their loved ones after the earthquake. Above, Israeli Ohad Chitman is greeted by his mother, left, after being rescued from Nepal and landing at the airport in Tel Aviv . Tragic: The grieving Nepalese nation has begun the grim and daunting task of cremating the thousands of victims who were killed during Saturday's devastating earthquake. The death toll across Nepal, China, India and Bangladesh has risen to more than 4,000. Meanwhile, Care International, an aid agency, predicted it could reach 15,000. American Google executive Dan Fredinburg, 33, was the first confirmed fatality on the mountain. A third American, Tom Taplin, 61, who owned TET Films & Photography, and U.S. citizen Vinh B. Truong were also killed at the base camp. | Tragic: The grieving Nepalese nation has begun the grim and daunting task of cremating the thousands of victims who were killed during Saturday's devastating earthquake. Waiting: Photographers and parents wait for babies and toddlers to arrive at the airport on Monday morning . The death toll across Nepal, China, India and Bangladesh has risen to more than 4,000. Four surrogate mothers are also being rescued . Four surrogate mothers are also being airlifted to safety. 'There are cracks all over the building,' he said. However, in the wake of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake - which led to a series of avalanches which buried the Everest base camp - the new parents have been eager to get their babies out of Nepal. Wrapped in a blanket: The parents who were pictured returning to Sde Dov Airport on Monday had traveled abroad before Saturday's disaster to collect their children. Several premature babies - and some wounded people - were ferried to an Israeli military base on one of the country's emergency rescue aircraft in the morning. Many Israeli male couples have traveled to capital of Kathmandu to father children with the help of surrogate mothers because in Israel the procedure is limited by law to only heterosexual partners . Scroll down for video . At least 18 climbers, including the four Americans, died after deadly avalanches also buried Everest base camp. Back on the ground: Israel told AFP that it planned to airlift 25 babies recently born to Nepalese surrogates out of the country this week. Israel's military had already dispatched an 80-member search and rescue team to Nepal prior to sending other aircraft carrying medical personnel, soldiers and supplies to the country on Monday. Joyful: An Israeli man and his partner are pictured carrying their two children - include a newborn baby born to a surrogate mother in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu - after touching down at an airport in Israel . | Sleeping in the arms of their loving parents, these are among more than two dozen babies recently born to surrogate mothers for gay Israeli couples who are being airlifted out of Nepal to safety. The infants - some of whom were prematurely born - were evacuated from the country on Monday following Saturday's devastating earthquake, which has so far claimed more than 4,600 lives. Several premature babies - and some wounded people - were ferried to an Israeli military base on one of the country's emergency rescue aircraft in the morning. The plane had previously delivered doctors to Nepal to aid rescue efforts. Later in the day, five more infants landed safely in Tel Aviv with their Israeli families. Some were seen resting peacefully in their carriers, while others were clutched tightly to their parents' chests. Scroll down for video . Joyful: An Israeli man and his partner are pictured carrying their two children - include a newborn baby born to a surrogate mother in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu - after touching down at an airport in Israel . Evacuation: More than two dozen babies born to Nepalese surrogates are being airlifted out of Nepal in the wake of Saturday's devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake, which has so far claimed more than 4,600 lives . Sunny: An Israeli couple disembark from an Israeli emergency medical plane (MDA) after being flown to Sde Dov airport in Tel Aviv . All smiles: One of the men beams as he carries his daughter, while his partner carries their newborn baby . In love: A gay Israeli couple embrace each other as they land safely at Sde Dov Airport with their children . He told Reuters he and several Israeli couples and their surrogate babies had found shelter in the ground floor of a building in the capital, and were waiting for the Israeli air force to evacuate them. 'We don't know when they will get here,' he said. 'The water is going to finish and I am with a small baby. There is very little food and no electricity, although sometimes there is a generator.' Mr Filiba said Israeli parents usually spend a month in Nepal for their child's birth and to make final arrangements to bring them home. The quake hit when Mr Filiba was feeding Na'ama at home. 'I grabbed the baby, ran down three floors and out to open space. All around us, small buildings were collapsing and people were terrified,' he said, recounting the moment the disaster occurred. We're home! Many Israeli male couples have traveled to capital of Kathmandu to father children with the help of surrogate mothers because in Israel the procedure is limited by law to only heterosexual partners . Tragic: The grieving Nepalese nation has begun the grim and daunting task of cremating the thousands of victims who were killed during Saturday's devastating earthquake. Above, the scene of a multi cremation . The death toll across Nepal, China, India and Bangladesh has risen to more than 4,000. Nepalese officials have speculated that number could reach a staggering 10,000. Meanwhile, Care International, an aid agency, predicted it could reach 15,000. At least 18 climbers, including the four Americans, died after deadly avalanches also buried Everest base camp. American Google executive Dan Fredinburg, 33, was the first confirmed fatality on the mountain. New Jersey-born Dr Marisa Eve Girawong, 29, was also killed when ice and rock crushed the 18,000-foot-altitude base camp where she worked as a medic for Madison Mountaineering. A third American, Tom Taplin, 61, who owned TET Films & Photography, and U.S. citizen Vinh B. Truong were also killed at the base camp. Mr Taplin was making a documentary at the time. | Sleeping in the arms of their loving parents, these are among more than two dozen babies recently born to surrogate mothers for gay Israeli couples who are being airlifted out of Nepal to safety. The infants - some of whom were prematurely born - were evacuated from the country on Monday following Saturday's devastating earthquake, which has so far claimed more than 4,600 lives. Several premature babies - and some wounded people - were ferried to an Israeli military base on one of the country's emergency rescue aircraft in the morning. The plane had previously delivered doctors to Nepal to aid rescue efforts. Later in the day, five more infants landed safely in Tel Aviv with their Israeli families. Some were seen resting peacefully in their carriers, while others were clutched tightly to their parents' chests. Scroll down for video . Joyful: An Israeli man and his partner are pictured carrying their two children - include a newborn baby born to a surrogate mother in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu - after touching down at an airport in Israel . Evacuation: More than two dozen babies born to Nepalese surrogates are being airlifted out of Nepal in the wake of Saturday's devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake, which has so far claimed more than 4,600 lives . Sunny: An Israeli couple disembark from an Israeli emergency medical plane (MDA) after being flown to Sde Dov airport in Tel Aviv . All smiles: One of the men beams as he carries his daughter, while his partner carries their newborn baby . Israel told AFP that it planned to airlift 25 babies recently born to Nepalese surrogates out of the country this week. However, other reports have said that 33 youngsters will be rescued in total. Many Israeli male couples have traveled to capital of Kathmandu to father children with the help of surrogate mothers because in Israel the procedure is limited by law to only heterosexual partners. However, in the wake of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake - which led to a series of avalanches which buried the Everest base camp - the new parents have been eager to get their babies out of Nepal. The parents who were pictured returning to Sde Dov Airport on Monday had traveled abroad before Saturday's disaster to collect their children. Back on the ground: Israel told AFP that it planned to airlift 25 babies recently born to Nepalese surrogates out of the country this week. However, other reports have said 33 youngsters will be rescued in total . In love: A gay Israeli couple embrace each other as they land safely at Sde Dov Airport with their children . He told Reuters he and several Israeli couples and their surrogate babies had found shelter in the ground floor of a building in the capital, and were waiting for the Israeli air force to evacuate them. 'We don't know when they will get here,' he said. 'The water is going to finish and I am with a small baby. There is very little food and no electricity, although sometimes there is a generator.' Mr Filiba said Israeli parents usually spend a month in Nepal for their child's birth and to make final arrangements to bring them home. The quake hit when Mr Filiba was feeding Na'ama at home. 'I grabbed the baby, ran down three floors and out to open space. All around us, small buildings were collapsing and people were terrified,' he said, recounting the moment the disaster occurred. We're home! Many Israeli male couples have traveled to capital of Kathmandu to father children with the help of surrogate mothers because in Israel the procedure is limited by law to only heterosexual partners . Grinning: Following the deadly earthquake - which led to a series of avalanches - the new parents have been eager to get their babies out of Nepal. Above, a new father is greeted by an employee carrying gifts . Israel's parliament is considering legislation that would allow same-sex couples and single parents to have babies through surrogate mothers in Israel itself. It comes as four Americans are dead and dozens are believed to be missing in the Himalayas as families across the world scramble to find information on their loved ones after the earthquake. Emotional: Some wounded people were also evacuated from Nepal to Israel on Monday. Above, Israeli Ohad Chitman is greeted by his mother, left, after being rescued from Nepal and landing at the airport in Tel Aviv . Waiting: Photographers and parents wait for babies and toddlers to arrive at the airport on Monday morning . Tragic: The grieving Nepalese nation has begun the grim and daunting task of cremating the thousands of victims who were killed during Saturday's devastating earthquake. Above, the scene of a multi cremation . The death toll across Nepal, China, India and Bangladesh has risen to more than 4,000. Nepalese officials have speculated that number could reach a staggering 10,000. Meanwhile, Care International, an aid agency, predicted it could reach 15,000. At least 18 climbers, including the four Americans, died after deadly avalanches also buried Everest base camp. American Google executive Dan Fredinburg, 33, was the first confirmed fatality on the mountain. New Jersey-born Dr Marisa Eve Girawong, 29, was also killed when ice and rock crushed the 18,000-foot-altitude base camp where she worked as a medic for Madison Mountaineering. A third American, Tom Taplin, 61, who owned TET Films & Photography, and U.S. citizen Vinh B. Truong were also killed at the base camp. Mr Taplin was making a documentary at the time. | Sleeping in the arms of their loving parents, these are among more than two dozen babies recently born to surrogate mothers for gay Israeli couples who are being airlifted out of Nepal to safety. The infants - some of whom were prematurely born - were evacuated from the country on Monday following Saturday's devastating earthquake, which has so far claimed more than 4,600 lives. Several premature babies - and some wounded people - were ferried to an Israeli military base on one of the country's emergency rescue aircraft in the morning. The plane had previously delivered doctors to Nepal to aid rescue efforts. Later in the day, five more infants landed safely in Tel Aviv with their Israeli families. Some were seen resting peacefully in their carriers, while others were clutched tightly to their parents' chests. 'The water is going to finish and I am with a small baby. There is very little food and no electricity, although sometimes there is a generator.' Mr Filiba said Israeli parents usually spend a month in Nepal for their child's birth and to make final arrangements to bring them home. The quake hit when Mr Filiba was feeding Na'ama at home. 'I grabbed the baby, ran down three floors and out to open space. At least 18 climbers, including the four Americans, died after deadly avalanches also buried Everest base camp. American Google executive Dan Fredinburg, 33, was the first confirmed fatality on the mountain. New Jersey-born Dr Marisa Eve Girawong, 29, was also killed when ice and rock crushed the 18,000-foot-altitude base camp where she worked as a medic for Madison Mountaineering. A third American, Tom Taplin, 61, who owned TET Films & Photography, and U.S. citizen Vinh B. Truong were also killed at the base camp. Mr Taplin was making a documentary at the time. |
Amanda Holden today revealed that her sister is trapped on Mount Everest after the devastating earthquake – but said her life may have been saved because she had altitude sickness. The TV presenter said her sister, Debbie, had managed to contact the family to say she was safe after a 7.9-magnitude quake struck Nepal on Saturday, killing more than 4,000 people. She said: 'It's awful, I can barely speak. I'm still quite numb. It's hard to take in what an awful situation it is in Nepal.' In a fortunate twist, she said Debbie had not yet reached Everest Base Camp, where a deadly avalanche hit, because she was ill and had stopped off to recover. Numb: Amanda Holden has told how her sister is trapped on Mount Everest after the devastating earthquake . 'Awful situation': The TV presenter said her sister, Debbie (pictured, left, in 2005 and, right, in 1998) had managed to contact the family to say she was safe after a 7.9-magnitude quake struck Nepal on Saturday . Amateur video footage shows how a group of climbers ran for their lives as the Nepal earthquake hit at Everest Base Camp yesterday . Holden, who was interviewing search and rescue experts on ITV's This Morning, said: 'Very luckily she is at a place that is the last camp before you get to Base Camp one on the south side. 'There was only four of them left at that camp. Because my sister was suffering so badly from altitude sickness she didn't walk up to base camp – which potentially might have saved her life.' She said her sister, a scuba-diving instructor, had been able to send a text message to her family from a friend's phone to say she was safe. She said: 'I think they rushed out when the earthquake came and rushed back in because they were affected by an avalanche partly at the camp they were in... and I think they were going to make their way down this morning.' Holden said there was a possibility that her sister had been airlifted from the mountain this morning or could even have walked back down. Speaking later on Sky News, she said Debbie had sent an e-mail saying that she had made it safely to another camp further down the mountain. Appearing close to tears, she said: 'We are extremely lucky. I'm dying to hear her voice.' Holden (pictured, above, on This Morning with Phillip Schofield) said her sister Debbie had not yet reached Everest Base Camp, where a deadly avalanche hit, because she was ill and had stopped off to recover . Holden and her husband Chris Hughes were pictured in Manchester after having lunch together on Saturday . Medics and experts from the UK are in the country already and the UK International Search and Rescue team also dispatched crews destined for Kathmandu. The Foreign Office said it had not received reports of any Britons being killed or injured but embassy staff had assisted 200 people. A total of 90 British and Irish-born people are among the missing, according to a website set up for the families by the International Committee of the Red Cross. In a message to Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav, the Queen said today that she was 'shocked to hear of the appalling loss of life and injuries' caused by the earthquake, adding that her 'thoughts and prayers are with the victims'. It came after terrified British newlyweds last night described how they cheated death as an avalanche triggered by the Nepal earthquake hit their Everest camp. Sam and Alexandra Chappatte found themselves having to cling to ice axes to avoid being swept away by deadly ice and snow . As the quake reduced many of the country's most famous landmarks to rubble, honeymooners Sam and Alexandra Chappatte found themselves having to cling to ice axes to avoid being swept away by deadly ice and snow. The couple have now been caught up in Everest's two most deadly disasters, after their first attempt at climbing the world's highest peak was ended last year when an avalanche hit the Khumbu Icefall, killing 16 guides. They were forced to abandon their ascent but remortgaged their flat in Notting Hill, West London, to fund a second attempt. The pair, who married earlier this month, described on their internet blog the terrifying moment the quake hit during their second bid to make it to the summit. They had left Base Camp and climbed across the Khumbu Icefall to make it to Camp 1 at 19,800ft (6,035m) when powerful tremors shook the ground. The couple, both 28, wrote: 'The earthquake hit about 30 minutes after we had crossed the icefall and found our tents. 'The ground started shaking violently but before we could react Dan [Mazur, their climbing group leader] was shouting, 'Get out of your f****** tents, grab your ice axes!' 'We staggered out to see an avalanche coming straight at us. A blast of wind knocked us down but we were able to get up and run to shelter behind some tents and anchor ourselves with our axes. 'We focused on keeping an air hole so we could breathe in the powder.' The couple are part of a 11-strong group of climbers led by Dan Mazur, from Bristol, who tweeted 'please pray for everyone' in the immediate aftermath of Saturday's quake in Nepal. Some 30 climbers are now stranded at Camp One as debris from the avalanche has blocked the Khumbu Icefall below them. Disaster: Homes have been reduced to piles of rubble in Bhaktapur near the capital of Kathmandu . The camp was also hit by a powerful aftershock yesterday, triggering three more avalanches. Meanwhile chaos broke out in Kathmandu as passengers attempted to fight their way into the international airport in a bid to leave the country. The city was one of the worst affected areas and centuries of history were destroyed in minutes as the quake saw many of the country's most famous landmarks destroyed. The Dharahara Tower was brought down and historic temples in Durbar Square collapsed. Yesterday 24-year-old Briton Tara Bradshaw from Brighton – who was feared missing – managed to get in contact her family to let them know that she was safe. In touch: Tara Bradshaw from Brighton, East Sussex, managed to get in touch with her family and tell them she was safe . Collapse: The historic, 200ft Dharahara tower in central Kathmandu before and after the earthquake . Debris: A Buddha statue survived the carnage after a temple collapsed in the city . And the Chappattes also were able to let their loved ones know they were 'okay'. But one of their worried relatives appealed for helicopter rescue for the group of around 100 climbers and sherpas trapped between two camps on Everest, where up to 18 people are thought to have perished on Saturday. Sarah Chappatte wrote on the couple's blog: 'All reports confirm that the icefall is now impassable so there is no way to climb down. More aftershocks are being reported as I write. 'They have enough food and enough supplies for a few days and some of the climbers are beginning to suffer from altitude sickness. Now we need to get them out.' | TV presenter said sister Debbie had contacted family to say she was safe .
She said: 'I can barely speak and I'm still quite numb. It's an awful situation'
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"'Awful situation': The TV presenter said her sister, Debbie (pictured, left, in 2005 and, right, in 1998) had managed to contact the family to say she was safe after a 7.9-magnitude quake struck Nepal on Saturday .",
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"In touch: Tara Bradshaw from Brighton, East Sussex, managed to get in touch with her family and tell them she was safe .",
"Collapse: The historic, 200ft Dharahara tower in central Kathmandu before and after the earthquake .",
"Debris: A Buddha statue survived the carnage after a temple collapsed in the city .",
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Holden (pictured, above, on This Morning with Phillip Schofield) said her sister Debbie had not yet reached Everest Base Camp, where a deadly avalanche hit, because she was ill and had stopped off to recover . Medics and experts from the UK are in the country already and the UK International Search and Rescue team also dispatched crews destined for Kathmandu. A total of 90 British and Irish-born people are among the missing, according to a website set up for the families by the International Committee of the Red Cross. It came after terrified British newlyweds last night described how they cheated death as an avalanche triggered by the Nepal earthquake hit their Everest camp. As the quake reduced many of the country's most famous landmarks to rubble, honeymooners Sam and Alexandra Chappatte found themselves having to cling to ice axes to avoid being swept away by deadly ice and snow. They were forced to abandon their ascent but remortgaged their flat in Notting Hill, West London, to fund a second attempt. They had left Base Camp and climbed across the Khumbu Icefall to make it to Camp 1 at 19,800ft (6,035m) when powerful tremors shook the ground. 'The ground started shaking violently but before we could react Dan [Mazur, their climbing group leader] was shouting, 'Get out of your f****** tents, grab your ice axes!' A blast of wind knocked us down but we were able to get up and run to shelter behind some tents and anchor ourselves with our axes. The couple are part of a 11-strong group of climbers led by Dan Mazur, from Bristol, who tweeted 'please pray for everyone' in the immediate aftermath of Saturday's quake in Nepal. Disaster: Homes have been reduced to piles of rubble in Bhaktapur near the capital of Kathmandu . Meanwhile chaos broke out in Kathmandu as passengers attempted to fight their way into the international airport in a bid to leave the country. The Dharahara Tower was brought down and historic temples in Durbar Square collapsed. In touch: Tara Bradshaw from Brighton, East Sussex, managed to get in touch with her family and tell them she was safe . Debris: A Buddha statue survived the carnage after a temple collapsed in the city . But one of their worried relatives appealed for helicopter rescue for the group of around 100 climbers and sherpas trapped between two camps on Everest, where up to 18 people are thought to have perished on Saturday. More aftershocks are being reported as I write. Now we need to get them out.' | 'The ground started shaking violently but before we could react Dan [Mazur, their climbing group leader] was shouting, 'Get out of your f****** tents, grab your ice axes!' And the Chappattes also were able to let their loved ones know they were 'okay'. She said: 'It's awful, I can barely speak. I'm still quite numb. Medics and experts from the UK are in the country already and the UK International Search and Rescue team also dispatched crews destined for Kathmandu. It's hard to take in what an awful situation it is in Nepal.' 'Awful situation': The TV presenter said her sister, Debbie (pictured, left, in 2005 and, right, in 1998) had managed to contact the family to say she was safe after a 7.9-magnitude quake struck Nepal on Saturday . The Foreign Office said it had not received reports of any Britons being killed or injured but embassy staff had assisted 200 people. The camp was also hit by a powerful aftershock yesterday, triggering three more avalanches. She said her sister, a scuba-diving instructor, had been able to send a text message to her family from a friend's phone to say she was safe. A blast of wind knocked us down but we were able to get up and run to shelter behind some tents and anchor ourselves with our axes. Now we need to get them out.' Debris: A Buddha statue survived the carnage after a temple collapsed in the city . Holden, who was interviewing search and rescue experts on ITV's This Morning, said: 'Very luckily she is at a place that is the last camp before you get to Base Camp one on the south side. The pair, who married earlier this month, described on their internet blog the terrifying moment the quake hit during their second bid to make it to the summit. | Amanda Holden today revealed that her sister is trapped on Mount Everest after the devastating earthquake – but said her life may have been saved because she had altitude sickness. The TV presenter said her sister, Debbie, had managed to contact the family to say she was safe after a 7.9-magnitude quake struck Nepal on Saturday, killing more than 4,000 people. She said: 'It's awful, I can barely speak. I'm still quite numb. It's hard to take in what an awful situation it is in Nepal.' In a fortunate twist, she said Debbie had not yet reached Everest Base Camp, where a deadly avalanche hit, because she was ill and had stopped off to recover. Numb: Amanda Holden has told how her sister is trapped on Mount Everest after the devastating earthquake . 'Awful situation': The TV presenter said her sister, Debbie (pictured, left, in 2005 and, right, in 1998) had managed to contact the family to say she was safe after a 7.9-magnitude quake struck Nepal on Saturday . Amateur video footage shows how a group of climbers ran for their lives as the Nepal earthquake hit at Everest Base Camp yesterday . A total of 90 British and Irish-born people are among the missing, according to a website set up for the families by the International Committee of the Red Cross. In a message to Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav, the Queen said today that she was 'shocked to hear of the appalling loss of life and injuries' caused by the earthquake, adding that her 'thoughts and prayers are with the victims'. It came after terrified British newlyweds last night described how they cheated death as an avalanche triggered by the Nepal earthquake hit their Everest camp. Sam and Alexandra Chappatte found themselves having to cling to ice axes to avoid being swept away by deadly ice and snow . As the quake reduced many of the country's most famous landmarks to rubble, honeymooners Sam and Alexandra Chappatte found themselves having to cling to ice axes to avoid being swept away by deadly ice and snow. The couple have now been caught up in Everest's two most deadly disasters, after their first attempt at climbing the world's highest peak was ended last year when an avalanche hit the Khumbu Icefall, killing 16 guides. They were forced to abandon their ascent but remortgaged their flat in Notting Hill, West London, to fund a second attempt. The pair, who married earlier this month, described on their internet blog the terrifying moment the quake hit during their second bid to make it to the summit. They had left Base Camp and climbed across the Khumbu Icefall to make it to Camp 1 at 19,800ft (6,035m) when powerful tremors shook the ground. Collapse: The historic, 200ft Dharahara tower in central Kathmandu before and after the earthquake . Debris: A Buddha statue survived the carnage after a temple collapsed in the city . And the Chappattes also were able to let their loved ones know they were 'okay'. But one of their worried relatives appealed for helicopter rescue for the group of around 100 climbers and sherpas trapped between two camps on Everest, where up to 18 people are thought to have perished on Saturday. Sarah Chappatte wrote on the couple's blog: 'All reports confirm that the icefall is now impassable so there is no way to climb down. More aftershocks are being reported as I write. 'They have enough food and enough supplies for a few days and some of the climbers are beginning to suffer from altitude sickness. Now we need to get them out.' | Amanda Holden today revealed that her sister is trapped on Mount Everest after the devastating earthquake – but said her life may have been saved because she had altitude sickness. The TV presenter said her sister, Debbie, had managed to contact the family to say she was safe after a 7.9-magnitude quake struck Nepal on Saturday, killing more than 4,000 people. She said: 'It's awful, I can barely speak. I'm still quite numb. It's hard to take in what an awful situation it is in Nepal.' In a fortunate twist, she said Debbie had not yet reached Everest Base Camp, where a deadly avalanche hit, because she was ill and had stopped off to recover. Numb: Amanda Holden has told how her sister is trapped on Mount Everest after the devastating earthquake . 'Awful situation': The TV presenter said her sister, Debbie (pictured, left, in 2005 and, right, in 1998) had managed to contact the family to say she was safe after a 7.9-magnitude quake struck Nepal on Saturday . Amateur video footage shows how a group of climbers ran for their lives as the Nepal earthquake hit at Everest Base Camp yesterday . Holden, who was interviewing search and rescue experts on ITV's This Morning, said: 'Very luckily she is at a place that is the last camp before you get to Base Camp one on the south side. 'There was only four of them left at that camp. Because my sister was suffering so badly from altitude sickness she didn't walk up to base camp – which potentially might have saved her life.' She said her sister, a scuba-diving instructor, had been able to send a text message to her family from a friend's phone to say she was safe. She said: 'I think they rushed out when the earthquake came and rushed back in because they were affected by an avalanche partly at the camp they were in... and I think they were going to make their way down this morning.' Medics and experts from the UK are in the country already and the UK International Search and Rescue team also dispatched crews destined for Kathmandu. The Foreign Office said it had not received reports of any Britons being killed or injured but embassy staff had assisted 200 people. A total of 90 British and Irish-born people are among the missing, according to a website set up for the families by the International Committee of the Red Cross. In a message to Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav, the Queen said today that she was 'shocked to hear of the appalling loss of life and injuries' caused by the earthquake, adding that her 'thoughts and prayers are with the victims'. It came after terrified British newlyweds last night described how they cheated death as an avalanche triggered by the Nepal earthquake hit their Everest camp. Sam and Alexandra Chappatte found themselves having to cling to ice axes to avoid being swept away by deadly ice and snow . As the quake reduced many of the country's most famous landmarks to rubble, honeymooners Sam and Alexandra Chappatte found themselves having to cling to ice axes to avoid being swept away by deadly ice and snow. The couple have now been caught up in Everest's two most deadly disasters, after their first attempt at climbing the world's highest peak was ended last year when an avalanche hit the Khumbu Icefall, killing 16 guides. They were forced to abandon their ascent but remortgaged their flat in Notting Hill, West London, to fund a second attempt. The pair, who married earlier this month, described on their internet blog the terrifying moment the quake hit during their second bid to make it to the summit. They had left Base Camp and climbed across the Khumbu Icefall to make it to Camp 1 at 19,800ft (6,035m) when powerful tremors shook the ground. The couple, both 28, wrote: 'The earthquake hit about 30 minutes after we had crossed the icefall and found our tents. 'The ground started shaking violently but before we could react Dan [Mazur, their climbing group leader] was shouting, 'Get out of your f****** tents, grab your ice axes!' Meanwhile chaos broke out in Kathmandu as passengers attempted to fight their way into the international airport in a bid to leave the country. The city was one of the worst affected areas and centuries of history were destroyed in minutes as the quake saw many of the country's most famous landmarks destroyed. The Dharahara Tower was brought down and historic temples in Durbar Square collapsed. Yesterday 24-year-old Briton Tara Bradshaw from Brighton – who was feared missing – managed to get in contact her family to let them know that she was safe. In touch: Tara Bradshaw from Brighton, East Sussex, managed to get in touch with her family and tell them she was safe . Collapse: The historic, 200ft Dharahara tower in central Kathmandu before and after the earthquake . Debris: A Buddha statue survived the carnage after a temple collapsed in the city . And the Chappattes also were able to let their loved ones know they were 'okay'. But one of their worried relatives appealed for helicopter rescue for the group of around 100 climbers and sherpas trapped between two camps on Everest, where up to 18 people are thought to have perished on Saturday. Sarah Chappatte wrote on the couple's blog: 'All reports confirm that the icefall is now impassable so there is no way to climb down. More aftershocks are being reported as I write. 'They have enough food and enough supplies for a few days and some of the climbers are beginning to suffer from altitude sickness. Now we need to get them out.' | Amanda Holden today revealed that her sister is trapped on Mount Everest after the devastating earthquake – but said her life may have been saved because she had altitude sickness. The TV presenter said her sister, Debbie, had managed to contact the family to say she was safe after a 7.9-magnitude quake struck Nepal on Saturday, killing more than 4,000 people. She said: 'It's awful, I can barely speak. I'm still quite numb. It's hard to take in what an awful situation it is in Nepal.' It came after terrified British newlyweds last night described how they cheated death as an avalanche triggered by the Nepal earthquake hit their Everest camp. Sam and Alexandra Chappatte found themselves having to cling to ice axes to avoid being swept away by deadly ice and snow . As the quake reduced many of the country's most famous landmarks to rubble, honeymooners Sam and Alexandra Chappatte found themselves having to cling to ice axes to avoid being swept away by deadly ice and snow. The couple have now been caught up in Everest's two most deadly disasters, after their first attempt at climbing the world's highest peak was ended last year when an avalanche hit the Khumbu Icefall, killing 16 guides. They were forced to abandon their ascent but remortgaged their flat in Notting Hill, West London, to fund a second attempt. Sarah Chappatte wrote on the couple's blog: 'All reports confirm that the icefall is now impassable so there is no way to climb down. More aftershocks are being reported as I write. 'They have enough food and enough supplies for a few days and some of the climbers are beginning to suffer from altitude sickness. Now we need to get them out.' |
A 17-year-old Connecticut girl who was forced to have chemotherapy for her cancer has finally been released from hospital after she was removed from her home almost four months ago. Cassandra Fortin has finished the treatment a court ruled that she must undergo at Connecticut Children's Medical Center for Hodgkin's lymphoma, which she was diagnosed with in September. As she was discharged from the facility on Monday, the teenager said she was 'happy' to be heading back to her Hartford home after spending five months undergoing chemotherapy to save her life. 'I'm so happy to finally be on my way home, after 5 months,' she told The Associated Press in a series of text messages while traveling home. 'It feels almost unreal. The feeling of fresh air is wonderful.' Released: Cassandra Fortin, 17, (pictured with her mother Jackie) was released from hospital on Monday after she was made to undergo chemotherapy for Hodgkin's lymphoma, which she was diagnosed with last year . Happy: As she was discharged from hospital, the teenager (pictured with her mom) said she was 'happy' to be heading back to her Hartford home after spending five months undergoing chemotherapy to save her life . Cassandra, whose cancer is now in remission, made national headlines last year after she and her mother initially refused the treatment. They said they wanted to explore natural alternatives instead. But in January, a court ruled that Cassandra could not make the decision because she was not legally mature enough and the state's Department of Children and Families gained temporary custody of her. The case centered on whether the girl, who ran away during a home visit in November, was mature enough to determine how to treat her cancer. Connecticut's high court found that she was not. Some other states recognize the mature minor doctrine. Cassandra, who will be free to make her own medical decisions when she turns 18 in September, was surprised on Monday when her mother brought her best friend to hospital to bring her home. 'This day seemed like it would never come,' she told the AP. 'I can finally start putting my life back together. I look forward to spending time with my mom, friends and heading back to school/work.' Cassandra was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in September but did not want to receive the recommended treatment before exploring natural alternatives . But in January a court ruled Cassandra could not make the decision because she was not legally mature enough and the state's Department of Children and Families gained temporary custody of the teen . Cassandra was confined at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, where she underwent six rounds of treatment that doctors say will give her an 85 percent chance of survival. Without the chemotherapy, doctors said it was almost certain the teenager would die. She said doctors told her in early March that her cancer was in remission and posted on Facebook that she was grateful she had responded well to the drugs and never wanted to die. Hodgkins lymphoma (cells pictured) is a disease of the white blood cells . Hodgkin's Lymphoma is cancer of the white blood cells called B lymphocytes that circulate around the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout the body. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system. Clear fluid called lymph flows through the lymphatic vessels and contains infection-fighting white blood cells known as lymphocytes. Lymphoma causes the lymphocytes to multiply in an abnormal way and collect in certain parts of the lymphatic system, such as the lymph nodes or glands. These lymphocytes lose their infection-fighting properties, making you more vulnerable to infection. The most common symptom of HL is a painless swelling in a lymph node, usually in the neck, armpit or groin. It usually affects young adults aged between 15 and 35 and adults over the age of 50. Almost all young people with HL will be fully cured. For older people over the age of 50, the cure rate is around 75 per cent to 80 per cent. Treatment depends on the extent of the cancer and will usually involve a combination of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and drugs including steroids. 'I stood up and fought for my rights, and I don't regret it,' she said. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Cassandra wrote that she had 'less than 48 hours left in the hospital' and 'couldn't be happier', according to the Associated Press. The teen was reunited with her mother on Easter Sunday for the first time in three months. Jackie Fortin revealed details about the reunion on the 'FreeCassandra' Facebook page. 'What a feeling to hold her and tell her I love her! She greeted me by running down the hallway yelling mom with her arms wide open!' she wrote. 'This is a very special Easter Sunday.' In March, Cassandra told NBC she had not been allowed to see or speak to her mother since the New Year. Cassandra gave a list of people who were allowed to visit her to the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), but said she had yet to see her mother or her boyfriend. 'For the most part I don't get many visitors,' she wrote in an interview over Facebook chat. Cassandra told NBC that the guard who stood outside her door had been removed, but that she was still only allowed to visit the cafeteria when escorted by a nurse, patient care assistant or child-welfare official. The teenager insisted that she was prepared to try chemotherapy, but only after exploring other 'alternative' methods first. Jackie told NBC Connecticut that her daughter has long held the belief that she does not want 'poison' in her body. Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in January that the state wasn't violating Cassandra's rights by forcing her to undergo treatment. In January Cassandra called the experience a 'continuous nightmare'. 'It's disgusting that I'm fighting for a right that I and anyone in my situation should already have,' she wrote in the Hartford Courant. 'This is my life and my body, not DCF's and not the state's. I am a human — I should be able to decide if I do or don't want chemotherapy. 'Whether I live 17 years or 100 years should not be anyone's choice but mine.' Cassandra announced in a Facebook post on Saturday that she had 'less than 48 hours left in the hospital' and that she 'couldn't be happier . | Cassandra Fortin removed from Hartford, Connecticut, home in January .
She was forced to undergo chemotherapy to treat Hodgkin's lymphoma .
Her mother Jackie had supported desire to explore natural alternatives .
But state ruled teen was not legally mature enough to make the decision .
On Monday, Cassandra was released from the Children's Medical Center .
She said 'I'm so happy', adding that the feeling of fresh air 'is wonderful'
Teen was reunited with mother in April for first time since the New Year .
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"As she was discharged from the facility on Monday, the teenager said she was 'happy' to be heading back to her Hartford home after spending five months undergoing chemotherapy to save her life.",
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"The teen was reunited with her mother on Easter Sunday for the first time in three months.",
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"'What a feeling to hold her and tell her I love her!",
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Connecticut's high court found that she was not. Cassandra, who will be free to make her own medical decisions when she turns 18 in September, was surprised on Monday when her mother brought her best friend to hospital to bring her home. 'I can finally start putting my life back together. Cassandra was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in September but did not want to receive the recommended treatment before exploring natural alternatives . Cassandra was confined at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, where she underwent six rounds of treatment that doctors say will give her an 85 percent chance of survival. She said doctors told her in early March that her cancer was in remission and posted on Facebook that she was grateful she had responded well to the drugs and never wanted to die. Hodgkin's Lymphoma is cancer of the white blood cells called B lymphocytes that circulate around the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout the body. Clear fluid called lymph flows through the lymphatic vessels and contains infection-fighting white blood cells known as lymphocytes. These lymphocytes lose their infection-fighting properties, making you more vulnerable to infection. It usually affects young adults aged between 15 and 35 and adults over the age of 50. For older people over the age of 50, the cure rate is around 75 per cent to 80 per cent. 'I stood up and fought for my rights, and I don't regret it,' she said. The teen was reunited with her mother on Easter Sunday for the first time in three months. 'What a feeling to hold her and tell her I love her! she wrote. In March, Cassandra told NBC she had not been allowed to see or speak to her mother since the New Year. 'For the most part I don't get many visitors,' she wrote in an interview over Facebook chat. The teenager insisted that she was prepared to try chemotherapy, but only after exploring other 'alternative' methods first. Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in January that the state wasn't violating Cassandra's rights by forcing her to undergo treatment. 'It's disgusting that I'm fighting for a right that I and anyone in my situation should already have,' she wrote in the Hartford Courant. I am a human — I should be able to decide if I do or don't want chemotherapy. Cassandra announced in a Facebook post on Saturday that she had 'less than 48 hours left in the hospital' and that she 'couldn't be happier . | In a Facebook post on Saturday, Cassandra wrote that she had 'less than 48 hours left in the hospital' and 'couldn't be happier', according to the Associated Press. As she was discharged from the facility on Monday, the teenager said she was 'happy' to be heading back to her Hartford home after spending five months undergoing chemotherapy to save her life. The case centered on whether the girl, who ran away during a home visit in November, was mature enough to determine how to treat her cancer. A 17-year-old Connecticut girl who was forced to have chemotherapy for her cancer has finally been released from hospital after she was removed from her home almost four months ago. Connecticut's high court found that she was not. The teen was reunited with her mother on Easter Sunday for the first time in three months. 'Whether I live 17 years or 100 years should not be anyone's choice but mine.' Happy: As she was discharged from hospital, the teenager (pictured with her mom) said she was 'happy' to be heading back to her Hartford home after spending five months undergoing chemotherapy to save her life . Jackie Fortin revealed details about the reunion on the 'FreeCassandra' Facebook page. Some other states recognize the mature minor doctrine. Cassandra was confined at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, where she underwent six rounds of treatment that doctors say will give her an 85 percent chance of survival. Cassandra gave a list of people who were allowed to visit her to the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), but said she had yet to see her mother or her boyfriend. Cassandra Fortin has finished the treatment a court ruled that she must undergo at Connecticut Children's Medical Center for Hodgkin's lymphoma, which she was diagnosed with in September. Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in January that the state wasn't violating Cassandra's rights by forcing her to undergo treatment. In January Cassandra called the experience a 'continuous nightmare'. | A 17-year-old Connecticut girl who was forced to have chemotherapy for her cancer has finally been released from hospital after she was removed from her home almost four months ago. Cassandra Fortin has finished the treatment a court ruled that she must undergo at Connecticut Children's Medical Center for Hodgkin's lymphoma, which she was diagnosed with in September. As she was discharged from the facility on Monday, the teenager said she was 'happy' to be heading back to her Hartford home after spending five months undergoing chemotherapy to save her life. 'I'm so happy to finally be on my way home, after 5 months,' she told The Associated Press in a series of text messages while traveling home. 'It feels almost unreal. The feeling of fresh air is wonderful.' Released: Cassandra Fortin, 17, (pictured with her mother Jackie) was released from hospital on Monday after she was made to undergo chemotherapy for Hodgkin's lymphoma, which she was diagnosed with last year . Happy: As she was discharged from hospital, the teenager (pictured with her mom) said she was 'happy' to be heading back to her Hartford home after spending five months undergoing chemotherapy to save her life . Cassandra, whose cancer is now in remission, made national headlines last year after she and her mother initially refused the treatment. They said they wanted to explore natural alternatives instead. Hodgkins lymphoma (cells pictured) is a disease of the white blood cells . Hodgkin's Lymphoma is cancer of the white blood cells called B lymphocytes that circulate around the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout the body. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system. Clear fluid called lymph flows through the lymphatic vessels and contains infection-fighting white blood cells known as lymphocytes. Lymphoma causes the lymphocytes to multiply in an abnormal way and collect in certain parts of the lymphatic system, such as the lymph nodes or glands. These lymphocytes lose their infection-fighting properties, making you more vulnerable to infection. The most common symptom of HL is a painless swelling in a lymph node, usually in the neck, armpit or groin. It usually affects young adults aged between 15 and 35 and adults over the age of 50. Almost all young people with HL will be fully cured. The teenager insisted that she was prepared to try chemotherapy, but only after exploring other 'alternative' methods first. Jackie told NBC Connecticut that her daughter has long held the belief that she does not want 'poison' in her body. Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in January that the state wasn't violating Cassandra's rights by forcing her to undergo treatment. In January Cassandra called the experience a 'continuous nightmare'. 'It's disgusting that I'm fighting for a right that I and anyone in my situation should already have,' she wrote in the Hartford Courant. 'This is my life and my body, not DCF's and not the state's. I am a human — I should be able to decide if I do or don't want chemotherapy. 'Whether I live 17 years or 100 years should not be anyone's choice but mine.' Cassandra announced in a Facebook post on Saturday that she had 'less than 48 hours left in the hospital' and that she 'couldn't be happier . | A 17-year-old Connecticut girl who was forced to have chemotherapy for her cancer has finally been released from hospital after she was removed from her home almost four months ago. Cassandra Fortin has finished the treatment a court ruled that she must undergo at Connecticut Children's Medical Center for Hodgkin's lymphoma, which she was diagnosed with in September. As she was discharged from the facility on Monday, the teenager said she was 'happy' to be heading back to her Hartford home after spending five months undergoing chemotherapy to save her life. 'I'm so happy to finally be on my way home, after 5 months,' she told The Associated Press in a series of text messages while traveling home. 'It feels almost unreal. The feeling of fresh air is wonderful.' Released: Cassandra Fortin, 17, (pictured with her mother Jackie) was released from hospital on Monday after she was made to undergo chemotherapy for Hodgkin's lymphoma, which she was diagnosed with last year . Happy: As she was discharged from hospital, the teenager (pictured with her mom) said she was 'happy' to be heading back to her Hartford home after spending five months undergoing chemotherapy to save her life . Cassandra, whose cancer is now in remission, made national headlines last year after she and her mother initially refused the treatment. They said they wanted to explore natural alternatives instead. But in January, a court ruled that Cassandra could not make the decision because she was not legally mature enough and the state's Department of Children and Families gained temporary custody of her. The case centered on whether the girl, who ran away during a home visit in November, was mature enough to determine how to treat her cancer. Connecticut's high court found that she was not. Some other states recognize the mature minor doctrine. Without the chemotherapy, doctors said it was almost certain the teenager would die. She said doctors told her in early March that her cancer was in remission and posted on Facebook that she was grateful she had responded well to the drugs and never wanted to die. Hodgkins lymphoma (cells pictured) is a disease of the white blood cells . Hodgkin's Lymphoma is cancer of the white blood cells called B lymphocytes that circulate around the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout the body. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system. Clear fluid called lymph flows through the lymphatic vessels and contains infection-fighting white blood cells known as lymphocytes. Lymphoma causes the lymphocytes to multiply in an abnormal way and collect in certain parts of the lymphatic system, such as the lymph nodes or glands. These lymphocytes lose their infection-fighting properties, making you more vulnerable to infection. The most common symptom of HL is a painless swelling in a lymph node, usually in the neck, armpit or groin. It usually affects young adults aged between 15 and 35 and adults over the age of 50. Almost all young people with HL will be fully cured. For older people over the age of 50, the cure rate is around 75 per cent to 80 per cent. Treatment depends on the extent of the cancer and will usually involve a combination of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and drugs including steroids. In March, Cassandra told NBC she had not been allowed to see or speak to her mother since the New Year. Cassandra gave a list of people who were allowed to visit her to the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), but said she had yet to see her mother or her boyfriend. 'For the most part I don't get many visitors,' she wrote in an interview over Facebook chat. Cassandra told NBC that the guard who stood outside her door had been removed, but that she was still only allowed to visit the cafeteria when escorted by a nurse, patient care assistant or child-welfare official. The teenager insisted that she was prepared to try chemotherapy, but only after exploring other 'alternative' methods first. Jackie told NBC Connecticut that her daughter has long held the belief that she does not want 'poison' in her body. Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in January that the state wasn't violating Cassandra's rights by forcing her to undergo treatment. In January Cassandra called the experience a 'continuous nightmare'. 'It's disgusting that I'm fighting for a right that I and anyone in my situation should already have,' she wrote in the Hartford Courant. 'This is my life and my body, not DCF's and not the state's. I am a human — I should be able to decide if I do or don't want chemotherapy. 'Whether I live 17 years or 100 years should not be anyone's choice but mine.' Cassandra announced in a Facebook post on Saturday that she had 'less than 48 hours left in the hospital' and that she 'couldn't be happier . | A 17-year-old Connecticut girl who was forced to have chemotherapy for her cancer has finally been released from hospital after she was removed from her home almost four months ago. Cassandra Fortin has finished the treatment a court ruled that she must undergo at Connecticut Children's Medical Center for Hodgkin's lymphoma, which she was diagnosed with in September. As she was discharged from the facility on Monday, the teenager said she was 'happy' to be heading back to her Hartford home after spending five months undergoing chemotherapy to save her life. 'I'm so happy to finally be on my way home, after 5 months,' she told The Associated Press in a series of text messages while traveling home. 'It feels almost unreal. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system. Clear fluid called lymph flows through the lymphatic vessels and contains infection-fighting white blood cells known as lymphocytes. Lymphoma causes the lymphocytes to multiply in an abnormal way and collect in certain parts of the lymphatic system, such as the lymph nodes or glands. These lymphocytes lose their infection-fighting properties, making you more vulnerable to infection. The most common symptom of HL is a painless swelling in a lymph node, usually in the neck, armpit or groin. 'This is my life and my body, not DCF's and not the state's. I am a human — I should be able to decide if I do or don't want chemotherapy. 'Whether I live 17 years or 100 years should not be anyone's choice but mine.' Cassandra announced in a Facebook post on Saturday that she had 'less than 48 hours left in the hospital' and that she 'couldn't be happier . |
Kris Jenner looked downcast and emotional as she drove herself to a Beverly Hills gym on Monday as she continues to deal with the fall-out from ex-husband Bruce Jenner's TV tell-all. The Olympic gold medalist confirmed to the world on Friday that 'to all intents and purposes I am a woman' and said his third wife Kris, like his previous two wives, knew about his desire to be female. Diane Sawyer said during the ABC 20/20 special that Kris had declined to comment on her husband's gender transition even though previous two wives issued messages of support that were read out on the program. On Monday, close family friend Kathie Lee Gifford said on NBC's Today that Kris didn't know Bruce's secret and she's still 'trying to get her act together' when it comes to dealing with the news. Scroll down for video . Glum: Kris Jenner looked drawn and downcast as she took a trip to the gym in Beverly hills on Monday morning . Emotional: The 59-year-old appeared to bite her lip as if holding back tears . Lost in thought: It's the first time that Bruce Jenner's third ex-wife has been seen in public since his stunning TV revelations Friday night that he's always felt female and he now plans to live as a woman . Shocked: Kathie Lee Gifford said on Today on Monday that she hadn't seen Bruce's bombshell news coming and neither had her close friend Kris, saying that the momager was struggling to cope with the revelations . 'The other ladies, both fine women, had a long time to get used to this. This was new to Kris,' Kathie Lee told Today co-host Hoda Kotb. She said Kris, who was married to Bruce for 22 years, is 'trying to be a good friend to him - or her -now.' 'Trying to still be a great parent, and it's complicated in ways that we cannot even comprehend.' The TV personality is a godmother to Bruce and Kris' daughters Kendall, 19, and Kylie, 17, and has known the ex couple for years. But her version of events is clearly at odds with what Bruce himself had to say to Diane Sawyer, including the claim that had Kris been accepting of his situation, they would 'probably still be together.' He told Sawyer that Kris had seen him cross-dressing and knew that he had developed 36B breasts because he could no longer hide them from her. He maintained that he and Kris had 'a great sex life' and that she was relatively low-key when she discovered his secret. 'She didn't say much,' the former decathlete said. 'It was tough on her, he added. 'Kris is a good woman. I've got no complaints with her. She's a good person.' Defensive: Kathie Lee, who's a godmother to Kendall and Kylie Jenner, defended her friend, insisting she didn't know about Bruce's secret and his inner conflict about his gender identity, despite Bruce's claims that she did . Solo: The Kardashian matriarch was out and about by herself on Monday . Tough weekend: Kris came under fire after Diane Sawyer said she had declined to comment about her ex-husband for the ABC 20/20 special. Kris claimed she'd never been approached for a comment, a claim denied by ABC . Still close: Kathie Lee told her Today co-host Hoda Kotb she had had a conversation with the Olympic gold medalist before his tell-all interview was broadcast and is still trying to process how to deal with his transition . Kathie Lee, who's been married to sports commentator Frank Gifford since 1986, said on Today she was shocked by the news that Bruce identifies as female. 'I never saw this coming, I've got to tell you,' she said. 'It would have shocked me as much if Frank had told me [the same thing.]' But she insists that she is supportive of the former star athlete and reality TV star. 'How do you deal with that [the news]? The way you do, ultimately, is when you put love first, and try to put yourself in someone else's high heels I suppose,' she said. She also revealed that she had a long frank conversation with Bruce before his TV interview aired so she was prepared for what he said and also how to deal with the situation moving forward. 'We all want to love him through this and we all know there are children who are going to have to learn to deal with this,' she said. 'The story isn't over obviously. The transition goes on.' Spent time together: Kathie Lee appeared on the reality series Keeping Up With Kardashians. The close friend of both Bruce and Kris is seen here with the couple in an episode of the E! show that aired in November 2013 . Supportive: The Today show co-host is seen here with Hoda and Kris on air in 2012 . Kris herself hit back at ABC during Friday night's broadcast claiming that the network had not approached her for a comment to include in the 20/20 special. Gossip writer Perez Hilton tweeted: 'Kris Jenner has no comment for ABC news and the #BruceJenner interview. His other two ex-wives give supportive statements.' Kris tweeted back: 'F*** you Perez no one asked me to comment ....and I'm sitting with Bruce now watching this show so let's keep it real...LOL....' She later posted a more measured response on Twitter calling her ex-husband 'a hero.' Meanwhile ABC insiders claimed the KUWTK star was lying about not being contacted by the producers working ont he program. A spokesperson for the network told DailyMail.com: 'ABC News sent an email to her publicity team more than once. They called and said no comment.' Meanwhile, Bruce's eldest son Burt Jenner tweeted what might be construed as a dig at his dad's third wife and some others on Saturday. 'Having a hard time not putting a few people on blast who were not supporters before hand, but want to act like they were all along,' Burt, 36, posted on his Twitter account, according to UsWeekly . He later deleted the tweet. Scroll down for video . Pointing the finger? Burt Jenner, Bruce's eldest son, seemed to criticize some who he feels are being two-faced about his dad's gender transition in a Twitter post on Saturday, that he later deleted . What's the truth: Kris, seen here Thursday night in LA before her ex-husband's TV tell-all, watched the show with Bruce and blew up on social media when Diane Sawyer said she had declined to comment for the program . Balmain Crochet-knit mini dress . Get it at Net-a-Porter . Visit site . It isn't hard to see that where the Kardashian and Jenner girls got their sense of style from. We know that momgaer Kris Jenner can keep step with her stylish daughters, but at last night's family outing in LA she could almost have passed for one of the sisters. Not many fifty-somethings could pull off a pair of thigh high boots! Incidentally the very same Givenchy boots that Kim Kardashian owns as well. Been raiding her wardrobe while she's away in New York, have we Kris? But enough about the boots! We love the black and nude Aztec-inspired print on her mini dress, which is very similar to the blazer Kylie wore that evening. Both pieces are by Balmain, the family's favourite designer label and if you want to get a bit of the brand in your wardrobe then click (right) to copy Kris. The stretchy knit of this number means there's no need to shy away from the bodycon fit but be prepared to spend $2680! Back to reality, if your budget isn't quite as big as Kris' then check out our edit below. House of Fraser and Asos have got some really good lookalikes, or get a bargain at Boohoo. Blend She Netz dress at House of Fraser . Visit site . Selected knitted bodycon dress in jacquard at Asos (now reduced to £40.50) Visit site . Givenchy thigh high boots at Farfetch . Visit site . Reiss Aztec bodycon dress . Visit site . Boohoo marble print mini dress (now reduced to $14) Visit site . Under pressure: The mom-of-six and reality show producer lashed out on Twitter during Friday's broadcast. ABC stood by its assertion that she had been contacted for comment and chose not to . Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian appeared on Today in an interview with Matt Lauer that aired Monday and acknowledged that the whole family is finding Bruce's gender transition 'a hard situation.' But she insisted in the exclusive sit-down that they're determined to be supportive and are exploring how they can best be there for him as they themselves continue to come to terms with everything. 'I'm really happy for him that he is living his life the way he wants to live it,' Kim said. 'And that he has found inner peace and just pure happiness. That's what life is about." Out front: Kim Kardashian led the charge on Monday in support of her former step-dad and said while the family finds the situation hard, they are supportive of Bruce and happy for him as he transitions to a new way of life . | Kathie Lee said on Today that Bruce's bombshell revelation that he's female was news to Kris .
The TV host claimed that the Kardashian matriarch is 'trying to get her act together'
She described the situation facing the blended family moving forward as 'complicated'
Kendall and Kylie's godmother acknowledged on Today that she was shocked and 'never saw this coming'
In his ABC interview, Bruce said that his third wife, like his first two wives, DID know about his cross-dressing and his gender identity struggle .
He revealed that she found out when he could no longer keep his 36B breasts hidden .
The Olympian said he and Kris would probably still be together if she had been more accepting of the situation . | bcf7a94b2bf354cbd4e8a9a9989818cf9fd48c1a | [
"Kris Jenner looked downcast and emotional as she drove herself to a Beverly Hills gym on Monday as she continues to deal with the fall-out from ex-husband Bruce Jenner's TV tell-all.",
"The Olympic gold medalist confirmed to the world on Friday that 'to all intents and purposes I am a woman' and said his third wife Kris, like his previous two wives, knew about his desire to be female.",
"Diane Sawyer said during the ABC 20/20 special that Kris had declined to comment on her husband's gender transition even though previous two wives issued messages of support that were read out on the program.",
"On Monday, close family friend Kathie Lee Gifford said on NBC's Today that Kris didn't know Bruce's secret and she's still 'trying to get her act together' when it comes to dealing with the news.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"Glum: Kris Jenner looked drawn and downcast as she took a trip to the gym in Beverly hills on Monday morning .",
"Emotional: The 59-year-old appeared to bite her lip as if holding back tears .",
"Lost in thought: It's the first time that Bruce Jenner's third ex-wife has been seen in public since his stunning TV revelations Friday night that he's always felt female and he now plans to live as a woman .",
"Shocked: Kathie Lee Gifford said on Today on Monday that she hadn't seen Bruce's bombshell news coming and neither had her close friend Kris, saying that the momager was struggling to cope with the revelations .",
"'The other ladies, both fine women, had a long time to get used to this.",
"This was new to Kris,' Kathie Lee told Today co-host Hoda Kotb.",
"She said Kris, who was married to Bruce for 22 years, is 'trying to be a good friend to him - or her -now.'",
"'Trying to still be a great parent, and it's complicated in ways that we cannot even comprehend.'",
"The TV personality is a godmother to Bruce and Kris' daughters Kendall, 19, and Kylie, 17, and has known the ex couple for years.",
"But her version of events is clearly at odds with what Bruce himself had to say to Diane Sawyer, including the claim that had Kris been accepting of his situation, they would 'probably still be together.'",
"He told Sawyer that Kris had seen him cross-dressing and knew that he had developed 36B breasts because he could no longer hide them from her.",
"He maintained that he and Kris had 'a great sex life' and that she was relatively low-key when she discovered his secret.",
"'She didn't say much,' the former decathlete said.",
"'It was tough on her, he added.",
"'Kris is a good woman.",
"I've got no complaints with her.",
"She's a good person.'",
"Defensive: Kathie Lee, who's a godmother to Kendall and Kylie Jenner, defended her friend, insisting she didn't know about Bruce's secret and his inner conflict about his gender identity, despite Bruce's claims that she did .",
"Solo: The Kardashian matriarch was out and about by herself on Monday .",
"Tough weekend: Kris came under fire after Diane Sawyer said she had declined to comment about her ex-husband for the ABC 20/20 special.",
"Kris claimed she'd never been approached for a comment, a claim denied by ABC .",
"Still close: Kathie Lee told her Today co-host Hoda Kotb she had had a conversation with the Olympic gold medalist before his tell-all interview was broadcast and is still trying to process how to deal with his transition .",
"Kathie Lee, who's been married to sports commentator Frank Gifford since 1986, said on Today she was shocked by the news that Bruce identifies as female.",
"'I never saw this coming, I've got to tell you,' she said.",
"'It would have shocked me as much if Frank had told me [the same thing.]'",
"But she insists that she is supportive of the former star athlete and reality TV star.",
"'How do you deal with that [the news]?",
"The way you do, ultimately, is when you put love first, and try to put yourself in someone else's high heels I suppose,' she said.",
"She also revealed that she had a long frank conversation with Bruce before his TV interview aired so she was prepared for what he said and also how to deal with the situation moving forward.",
"'We all want to love him through this and we all know there are children who are going to have to learn to deal with this,' she said.",
"'The story isn't over obviously.",
"The transition goes on.'",
"Spent time together: Kathie Lee appeared on the reality series Keeping Up With Kardashians.",
"The close friend of both Bruce and Kris is seen here with the couple in an episode of the E!",
"show that aired in November 2013 .",
"Supportive: The Today show co-host is seen here with Hoda and Kris on air in 2012 .",
"Kris herself hit back at ABC during Friday night's broadcast claiming that the network had not approached her for a comment to include in the 20/20 special.",
"Gossip writer Perez Hilton tweeted: 'Kris Jenner has no comment for ABC news and the #BruceJenner interview.",
"His other two ex-wives give supportive statements.'",
"Kris tweeted back: 'F*** you Perez no one asked me to comment ....and I'm sitting with Bruce now watching this show so let's keep it real...LOL....' She later posted a more measured response on Twitter calling her ex-husband 'a hero.'",
"Meanwhile ABC insiders claimed the KUWTK star was lying about not being contacted by the producers working ont he program.",
"A spokesperson for the network told DailyMail.com: 'ABC News sent an email to her publicity team more than once.",
"They called and said no comment.'",
"Meanwhile, Bruce's eldest son Burt Jenner tweeted what might be construed as a dig at his dad's third wife and some others on Saturday.",
"'Having a hard time not putting a few people on blast who were not supporters before hand, but want to act like they were all along,' Burt, 36, posted on his Twitter account, according to UsWeekly .",
"He later deleted the tweet.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"Pointing the finger?",
"Burt Jenner, Bruce's eldest son, seemed to criticize some who he feels are being two-faced about his dad's gender transition in a Twitter post on Saturday, that he later deleted .",
"What's the truth: Kris, seen here Thursday night in LA before her ex-husband's TV tell-all, watched the show with Bruce and blew up on social media when Diane Sawyer said she had declined to comment for the program .",
"Balmain Crochet-knit mini dress .",
"Get it at Net-a-Porter .",
"Visit site .",
"It isn't hard to see that where the Kardashian and Jenner girls got their sense of style from.",
"We know that momgaer Kris Jenner can keep step with her stylish daughters, but at last night's family outing in LA she could almost have passed for one of the sisters.",
"Not many fifty-somethings could pull off a pair of thigh high boots!",
"Incidentally the very same Givenchy boots that Kim Kardashian owns as well.",
"Been raiding her wardrobe while she's away in New York, have we Kris?",
"But enough about the boots!",
"We love the black and nude Aztec-inspired print on her mini dress, which is very similar to the blazer Kylie wore that evening.",
"Both pieces are by Balmain, the family's favourite designer label and if you want to get a bit of the brand in your wardrobe then click (right) to copy Kris.",
"The stretchy knit of this number means there's no need to shy away from the bodycon fit but be prepared to spend $2680!",
"Back to reality, if your budget isn't quite as big as Kris' then check out our edit below.",
"House of Fraser and Asos have got some really good lookalikes, or get a bargain at Boohoo.",
"Blend She Netz dress at House of Fraser .",
"Visit site .",
"Selected knitted bodycon dress in jacquard at Asos (now reduced to £40.50) Visit site .",
"Givenchy thigh high boots at Farfetch .",
"Visit site .",
"Reiss Aztec bodycon dress .",
"Visit site .",
"Boohoo marble print mini dress (now reduced to $14) Visit site .",
"Under pressure: The mom-of-six and reality show producer lashed out on Twitter during Friday's broadcast.",
"ABC stood by its assertion that she had been contacted for comment and chose not to .",
"Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian appeared on Today in an interview with Matt Lauer that aired Monday and acknowledged that the whole family is finding Bruce's gender transition 'a hard situation.'",
"But she insisted in the exclusive sit-down that they're determined to be supportive and are exploring how they can best be there for him as they themselves continue to come to terms with everything.",
"'I'm really happy for him that he is living his life the way he wants to live it,' Kim said.",
"'And that he has found inner peace and just pure happiness.",
"That's what life is about.\"",
"Out front: Kim Kardashian led the charge on Monday in support of her former step-dad and said while the family finds the situation hard, they are supportive of Bruce and happy for him as he transitions to a new way of life ."
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But her version of events is clearly at odds with what Bruce himself had to say to Diane Sawyer, including the claim that had Kris been accepting of his situation, they would 'probably still be together.' He maintained that he and Kris had 'a great sex life' and that she was relatively low-key when she discovered his secret. 'It was tough on her, he added. I've got no complaints with her. Defensive: Kathie Lee, who's a godmother to Kendall and Kylie Jenner, defended her friend, insisting she didn't know about Bruce's secret and his inner conflict about his gender identity, despite Bruce's claims that she did . Tough weekend: Kris came under fire after Diane Sawyer said she had declined to comment about her ex-husband for the ABC 20/20 special. Still close: Kathie Lee told her Today co-host Hoda Kotb she had had a conversation with the Olympic gold medalist before his tell-all interview was broadcast and is still trying to process how to deal with his transition . 'I never saw this coming, I've got to tell you,' she said. But she insists that she is supportive of the former star athlete and reality TV star. The way you do, ultimately, is when you put love first, and try to put yourself in someone else's high heels I suppose,' she said. 'We all want to love him through this and we all know there are children who are going to have to learn to deal with this,' she said. The transition goes on.' The close friend of both Bruce and Kris is seen here with the couple in an episode of the E! Supportive: The Today show co-host is seen here with Hoda and Kris on air in 2012 . Gossip writer Perez Hilton tweeted: 'Kris Jenner has no comment for ABC news and the #BruceJenner interview. Kris tweeted back: 'F*** you Perez no one asked me to comment ....and I'm sitting with Bruce now watching this show so let's keep it real...LOL....' She later posted a more measured response on Twitter calling her ex-husband 'a hero.' A spokesperson for the network told DailyMail.com: 'ABC News sent an email to her publicity team more than once. Meanwhile, Bruce's eldest son Burt Jenner tweeted what might be construed as a dig at his dad's third wife and some others on Saturday. He later deleted the tweet. Pointing the finger? What's the truth: Kris, seen here Thursday night in LA before her ex-husband's TV tell-all, watched the show with Bruce and blew up on social media when Diane Sawyer said she had declined to comment for the program . Get it at Net-a-Porter . It isn't hard to see that where the Kardashian and Jenner girls got their sense of style from. Not many fifty-somethings could pull off a pair of thigh high boots! Been raiding her wardrobe while she's away in New York, have we Kris? We love the black and nude Aztec-inspired print on her mini dress, which is very similar to the blazer Kylie wore that evening. The stretchy knit of this number means there's no need to shy away from the bodycon fit but be prepared to spend $2680! House of Fraser and Asos have got some really good lookalikes, or get a bargain at Boohoo. Visit site . Givenchy thigh high boots at Farfetch . Reiss Aztec bodycon dress . Boohoo marble print mini dress (now reduced to $14) Visit site . ABC stood by its assertion that she had been contacted for comment and chose not to . But she insisted in the exclusive sit-down that they're determined to be supportive and are exploring how they can best be there for him as they themselves continue to come to terms with everything. 'And that he has found inner peace and just pure happiness. Out front: Kim Kardashian led the charge on Monday in support of her former step-dad and said while the family finds the situation hard, they are supportive of Bruce and happy for him as he transitions to a new way of life . | The stretchy knit of this number means there's no need to shy away from the bodycon fit but be prepared to spend $2680! Scroll down for video . Meanwhile, Bruce's eldest son Burt Jenner tweeted what might be construed as a dig at his dad's third wife and some others on Saturday. He later deleted the tweet. Balmain Crochet-knit mini dress . 'It would have shocked me as much if Frank had told me [the same thing.]' Kris tweeted back: 'F*** you Perez no one asked me to comment ....and I'm sitting with Bruce now watching this show so let's keep it real...LOL....' She later posted a more measured response on Twitter calling her ex-husband 'a hero.' Been raiding her wardrobe while she's away in New York, have we Kris? Incidentally the very same Givenchy boots that Kim Kardashian owns as well. Not many fifty-somethings could pull off a pair of thigh high boots! Blend She Netz dress at House of Fraser . 'I never saw this coming, I've got to tell you,' she said. Kris Jenner looked downcast and emotional as she drove herself to a Beverly Hills gym on Monday as she continues to deal with the fall-out from ex-husband Bruce Jenner's TV tell-all. Visit site . 'How do you deal with that [the news]? | Kris Jenner looked downcast and emotional as she drove herself to a Beverly Hills gym on Monday as she continues to deal with the fall-out from ex-husband Bruce Jenner's TV tell-all. The Olympic gold medalist confirmed to the world on Friday that 'to all intents and purposes I am a woman' and said his third wife Kris, like his previous two wives, knew about his desire to be female. Diane Sawyer said during the ABC 20/20 special that Kris had declined to comment on her husband's gender transition even though previous two wives issued messages of support that were read out on the program. On Monday, close family friend Kathie Lee Gifford said on NBC's Today that Kris didn't know Bruce's secret and she's still 'trying to get her act together' when it comes to dealing with the news. Scroll down for video . Glum: Kris Jenner looked drawn and downcast as she took a trip to the gym in Beverly hills on Monday morning . Emotional: The 59-year-old appeared to bite her lip as if holding back tears . Lost in thought: It's the first time that Bruce Jenner's third ex-wife has been seen in public since his stunning TV revelations Friday night that he's always felt female and he now plans to live as a woman . Shocked: Kathie Lee Gifford said on Today on Monday that she hadn't seen Bruce's bombshell news coming and neither had her close friend Kris, saying that the momager was struggling to cope with the revelations . 'The other ladies, both fine women, had a long time to get used to this. This was new to Kris,' Kathie Lee told Today co-host Hoda Kotb. She said Kris, who was married to Bruce for 22 years, is 'trying to be a good friend to him - or her -now.' 'Trying to still be a great parent, and it's complicated in ways that we cannot even comprehend.' The TV personality is a godmother to Bruce and Kris' daughters Kendall, 19, and Kylie, 17, and has known the ex couple for years. But her version of events is clearly at odds with what Bruce himself had to say to Diane Sawyer, including the claim that had Kris been accepting of his situation, they would 'probably still be together.' 'The story isn't over obviously. The transition goes on.' Spent time together: Kathie Lee appeared on the reality series Keeping Up With Kardashians. The close friend of both Bruce and Kris is seen here with the couple in an episode of the E! show that aired in November 2013 . Supportive: The Today show co-host is seen here with Hoda and Kris on air in 2012 . Kris herself hit back at ABC during Friday night's broadcast claiming that the network had not approached her for a comment to include in the 20/20 special. Gossip writer Perez Hilton tweeted: 'Kris Jenner has no comment for ABC news and the #BruceJenner interview. His other two ex-wives give supportive statements.' Kris tweeted back: 'F*** you Perez no one asked me to comment ....and I'm sitting with Bruce now watching this show so let's keep it real...LOL....' She later posted a more measured response on Twitter calling her ex-husband 'a hero.' Meanwhile ABC insiders claimed the KUWTK star was lying about not being contacted by the producers working ont he program. A spokesperson for the network told DailyMail.com: 'ABC News sent an email to her publicity team more than once. They called and said no comment.' Meanwhile, Bruce's eldest son Burt Jenner tweeted what might be construed as a dig at his dad's third wife and some others on Saturday. 'Having a hard time not putting a few people on blast who were not supporters before hand, but want to act like they were all along,' Burt, 36, posted on his Twitter account, according to UsWeekly . Selected knitted bodycon dress in jacquard at Asos (now reduced to £40.50) Visit site . Givenchy thigh high boots at Farfetch . Visit site . Reiss Aztec bodycon dress . Visit site . Boohoo marble print mini dress (now reduced to $14) Visit site . Under pressure: The mom-of-six and reality show producer lashed out on Twitter during Friday's broadcast. ABC stood by its assertion that she had been contacted for comment and chose not to . Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian appeared on Today in an interview with Matt Lauer that aired Monday and acknowledged that the whole family is finding Bruce's gender transition 'a hard situation.' But she insisted in the exclusive sit-down that they're determined to be supportive and are exploring how they can best be there for him as they themselves continue to come to terms with everything. 'I'm really happy for him that he is living his life the way he wants to live it,' Kim said. 'And that he has found inner peace and just pure happiness. That's what life is about." Out front: Kim Kardashian led the charge on Monday in support of her former step-dad and said while the family finds the situation hard, they are supportive of Bruce and happy for him as he transitions to a new way of life . | Kris Jenner looked downcast and emotional as she drove herself to a Beverly Hills gym on Monday as she continues to deal with the fall-out from ex-husband Bruce Jenner's TV tell-all. The Olympic gold medalist confirmed to the world on Friday that 'to all intents and purposes I am a woman' and said his third wife Kris, like his previous two wives, knew about his desire to be female. Diane Sawyer said during the ABC 20/20 special that Kris had declined to comment on her husband's gender transition even though previous two wives issued messages of support that were read out on the program. On Monday, close family friend Kathie Lee Gifford said on NBC's Today that Kris didn't know Bruce's secret and she's still 'trying to get her act together' when it comes to dealing with the news. Scroll down for video . Glum: Kris Jenner looked drawn and downcast as she took a trip to the gym in Beverly hills on Monday morning . Emotional: The 59-year-old appeared to bite her lip as if holding back tears . Lost in thought: It's the first time that Bruce Jenner's third ex-wife has been seen in public since his stunning TV revelations Friday night that he's always felt female and he now plans to live as a woman . Shocked: Kathie Lee Gifford said on Today on Monday that she hadn't seen Bruce's bombshell news coming and neither had her close friend Kris, saying that the momager was struggling to cope with the revelations . 'The other ladies, both fine women, had a long time to get used to this. This was new to Kris,' Kathie Lee told Today co-host Hoda Kotb. She said Kris, who was married to Bruce for 22 years, is 'trying to be a good friend to him - or her -now.' 'Trying to still be a great parent, and it's complicated in ways that we cannot even comprehend.' The TV personality is a godmother to Bruce and Kris' daughters Kendall, 19, and Kylie, 17, and has known the ex couple for years. But her version of events is clearly at odds with what Bruce himself had to say to Diane Sawyer, including the claim that had Kris been accepting of his situation, they would 'probably still be together.' He told Sawyer that Kris had seen him cross-dressing and knew that he had developed 36B breasts because he could no longer hide them from her. He maintained that he and Kris had 'a great sex life' and that she was relatively low-key when she discovered his secret. 'She didn't say much,' the former decathlete said. 'It was tough on her, he added. 'Kris is a good woman. I've got no complaints with her. She's a good person.' The way you do, ultimately, is when you put love first, and try to put yourself in someone else's high heels I suppose,' she said. She also revealed that she had a long frank conversation with Bruce before his TV interview aired so she was prepared for what he said and also how to deal with the situation moving forward. 'We all want to love him through this and we all know there are children who are going to have to learn to deal with this,' she said. 'The story isn't over obviously. The transition goes on.' Spent time together: Kathie Lee appeared on the reality series Keeping Up With Kardashians. The close friend of both Bruce and Kris is seen here with the couple in an episode of the E! show that aired in November 2013 . Supportive: The Today show co-host is seen here with Hoda and Kris on air in 2012 . Kris herself hit back at ABC during Friday night's broadcast claiming that the network had not approached her for a comment to include in the 20/20 special. Gossip writer Perez Hilton tweeted: 'Kris Jenner has no comment for ABC news and the #BruceJenner interview. His other two ex-wives give supportive statements.' Kris tweeted back: 'F*** you Perez no one asked me to comment ....and I'm sitting with Bruce now watching this show so let's keep it real...LOL....' She later posted a more measured response on Twitter calling her ex-husband 'a hero.' Meanwhile ABC insiders claimed the KUWTK star was lying about not being contacted by the producers working ont he program. A spokesperson for the network told DailyMail.com: 'ABC News sent an email to her publicity team more than once. They called and said no comment.' Meanwhile, Bruce's eldest son Burt Jenner tweeted what might be construed as a dig at his dad's third wife and some others on Saturday. 'Having a hard time not putting a few people on blast who were not supporters before hand, but want to act like they were all along,' Burt, 36, posted on his Twitter account, according to UsWeekly . He later deleted the tweet. Scroll down for video . Pointing the finger? We love the black and nude Aztec-inspired print on her mini dress, which is very similar to the blazer Kylie wore that evening. Both pieces are by Balmain, the family's favourite designer label and if you want to get a bit of the brand in your wardrobe then click (right) to copy Kris. The stretchy knit of this number means there's no need to shy away from the bodycon fit but be prepared to spend $2680! Back to reality, if your budget isn't quite as big as Kris' then check out our edit below. House of Fraser and Asos have got some really good lookalikes, or get a bargain at Boohoo. Blend She Netz dress at House of Fraser . Visit site . Selected knitted bodycon dress in jacquard at Asos (now reduced to £40.50) Visit site . Givenchy thigh high boots at Farfetch . Visit site . Reiss Aztec bodycon dress . Visit site . Boohoo marble print mini dress (now reduced to $14) Visit site . Under pressure: The mom-of-six and reality show producer lashed out on Twitter during Friday's broadcast. ABC stood by its assertion that she had been contacted for comment and chose not to . Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian appeared on Today in an interview with Matt Lauer that aired Monday and acknowledged that the whole family is finding Bruce's gender transition 'a hard situation.' But she insisted in the exclusive sit-down that they're determined to be supportive and are exploring how they can best be there for him as they themselves continue to come to terms with everything. 'I'm really happy for him that he is living his life the way he wants to live it,' Kim said. 'And that he has found inner peace and just pure happiness. That's what life is about." Out front: Kim Kardashian led the charge on Monday in support of her former step-dad and said while the family finds the situation hard, they are supportive of Bruce and happy for him as he transitions to a new way of life . | Kris Jenner looked downcast and emotional as she drove herself to a Beverly Hills gym on Monday as she continues to deal with the fall-out from ex-husband Bruce Jenner's TV tell-all. The Olympic gold medalist confirmed to the world on Friday that 'to all intents and purposes I am a woman' and said his third wife Kris, like his previous two wives, knew about his desire to be female. Diane Sawyer said during the ABC 20/20 special that Kris had declined to comment on her husband's gender transition even though previous two wives issued messages of support that were read out on the program. On Monday, close family friend Kathie Lee Gifford said on NBC's Today that Kris didn't know Bruce's secret and she's still 'trying to get her act together' when it comes to dealing with the news. Scroll down for video . Glum: Kris Jenner looked drawn and downcast as she took a trip to the gym in Beverly hills on Monday morning . Emotional: The 59-year-old appeared to bite her lip as if holding back tears . Lost in thought: It's the first time that Bruce Jenner's third ex-wife has been seen in public since his stunning TV revelations Friday night that he's always felt female and he now plans to live as a woman . show that aired in November 2013 . Supportive: The Today show co-host is seen here with Hoda and Kris on air in 2012 . Kris herself hit back at ABC during Friday night's broadcast claiming that the network had not approached her for a comment to include in the 20/20 special. Gossip writer Perez Hilton tweeted: 'Kris Jenner has no comment for ABC news and the #BruceJenner interview. His other two ex-wives give supportive statements.' Kris tweeted back: 'F*** you Perez no one asked me to comment ....and I'm sitting with Bruce now watching this show so let's keep it real...LOL....' She later posted a more measured response on Twitter calling her ex-husband 'a hero.' Meanwhile ABC insiders claimed the KUWTK star was lying about not being contacted by the producers working ont he program. ABC stood by its assertion that she had been contacted for comment and chose not to . Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian appeared on Today in an interview with Matt Lauer that aired Monday and acknowledged that the whole family is finding Bruce's gender transition 'a hard situation.' But she insisted in the exclusive sit-down that they're determined to be supportive and are exploring how they can best be there for him as they themselves continue to come to terms with everything. 'I'm really happy for him that he is living his life the way he wants to live it,' Kim said. 'And that he has found inner peace and just pure happiness. That's what life is about." Out front: Kim Kardashian led the charge on Monday in support of her former step-dad and said while the family finds the situation hard, they are supportive of Bruce and happy for him as he transitions to a new way of life . |
Isobel Attwood, 16, has been missing for two days . A missing 16-year-old schoolgirl who vanished from her home two days ago is believed to be with a man in his 20s. Isobel Attwood has not made contact with her family since leaving her home in Winchester, Hampshire, on Saturday afternoon. Police are appealing for help to find the schoolgirl who is described as white, 5ft 4ins tall, of a 'small build' and has brown hair with extensions. Friends have posted on social media saying the 16-year-old is in Southampton with a man in his 20s. Isobel wrote a message on Facebook last night, saying: 'Sorry for causing s*** for everyone. Anyone who’s had the police round theirs I’m sorry. I need to just get away for a while. I’m safe and feel bad for all this.' Heather Farquharson said: 'Apparently she's in Southampton with her boyfriend who is in his 20s.' Vicky Saunders said: 'Apparently she was on fb last night saying that she was safe and just needed to get away.' Officers are becoming concerned for the teenager's welfare. They believe she could be in the Winchester or Southampton area. PC Ross Edwards, from Hampshire Constabulary, said: 'We are becoming concerned for Isobel's welfare after she left home around Saturday lunchtime. 'We believe she could still be in the Winchester or Southampton areas. 'Isobel, if you're reading this, you're not in trouble. Please come home or make contact with us or your family. 'We have been following up several lines of enquiries since Isobel went missing and believe she has been seen since but we've been unable to trace her so far. 'If anyone has spotted Isobel or a girl matching her description or if anyone knows where she is, please get in touch.' Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Edwards at Winchester police station on 101. | Isobel Attwood, 16, has not made contact with her family since Saturday .
Friends believe she could be in Southampton with a man in his 20s .
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PC Ross Edwards, from Hampshire Constabulary, said: 'We are becoming concerned for Isobel's welfare after she left home around Saturday lunchtime. I’m safe and feel bad for all this.' 'We have been following up several lines of enquiries since Isobel went missing and believe she has been seen since but we've been unable to trace her so far. Vicky Saunders said: 'Apparently she was on fb last night saying that she was safe and just needed to get away.' 'If anyone has spotted Isobel or a girl matching her description or if anyone knows where she is, please get in touch.' Isobel Attwood, 16, has been missing for two days . Heather Farquharson said: 'Apparently she's in Southampton with her boyfriend who is in his 20s.' I need to just get away for a while. Friends have posted on social media saying the 16-year-old is in Southampton with a man in his 20s. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Edwards at Winchester police station on 101. Officers are becoming concerned for the teenager's welfare. A missing 16-year-old schoolgirl who vanished from her home two days ago is believed to be with a man in his 20s. Isobel wrote a message on Facebook last night, saying: 'Sorry for causing s*** for everyone. 'Isobel, if you're reading this, you're not in trouble. | Isobel Attwood, 16, has been missing for two days . A missing 16-year-old schoolgirl who vanished from her home two days ago is believed to be with a man in his 20s. Isobel Attwood has not made contact with her family since leaving her home in Winchester, Hampshire, on Saturday afternoon. Police are appealing for help to find the schoolgirl who is described as white, 5ft 4ins tall, of a 'small build' and has brown hair with extensions. Heather Farquharson said: 'Apparently she's in Southampton with her boyfriend who is in his 20s.' Vicky Saunders said: 'Apparently she was on fb last night saying that she was safe and just needed to get away.' Officers are becoming concerned for the teenager's welfare. 'We have been following up several lines of enquiries since Isobel went missing and believe she has been seen since but we've been unable to trace her so far. 'If anyone has spotted Isobel or a girl matching her description or if anyone knows where she is, please get in touch.' Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Edwards at Winchester police station on 101. | Isobel Attwood, 16, has been missing for two days . A missing 16-year-old schoolgirl who vanished from her home two days ago is believed to be with a man in his 20s. Isobel Attwood has not made contact with her family since leaving her home in Winchester, Hampshire, on Saturday afternoon. Police are appealing for help to find the schoolgirl who is described as white, 5ft 4ins tall, of a 'small build' and has brown hair with extensions. Friends have posted on social media saying the 16-year-old is in Southampton with a man in his 20s. Isobel wrote a message on Facebook last night, saying: 'Sorry for causing s*** for everyone. I’m safe and feel bad for all this.' Heather Farquharson said: 'Apparently she's in Southampton with her boyfriend who is in his 20s.' Vicky Saunders said: 'Apparently she was on fb last night saying that she was safe and just needed to get away.' Officers are becoming concerned for the teenager's welfare. They believe she could be in the Winchester or Southampton area. 'Isobel, if you're reading this, you're not in trouble. Please come home or make contact with us or your family. 'We have been following up several lines of enquiries since Isobel went missing and believe she has been seen since but we've been unable to trace her so far. 'If anyone has spotted Isobel or a girl matching her description or if anyone knows where she is, please get in touch.' Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Edwards at Winchester police station on 101. | Isobel Attwood, 16, has been missing for two days . A missing 16-year-old schoolgirl who vanished from her home two days ago is believed to be with a man in his 20s. Vicky Saunders said: 'Apparently she was on fb last night saying that she was safe and just needed to get away.' Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Edwards at Winchester police station on 101. |
A woman who suffered seven miscarriages has spoken of her distress after a family friend stole the money set aside for her babies' grave stone. The bereaved mother, named Dawn, was appearing on The Jeremy Kyle show and accused long-term chum, convicted burglar Jamie, of making off with the cash. When one of Mr Kyle's famous lie detector tests revealed that Jamie, who lives with Dawn and her partner who is also called Jamie, had done the deed, she burst into tears and stormed off. Scroll down for video . Devastated: Dawn, who has had seven miscarriages, was furious to discover her friend had stolen from her . The drama began when Dawn, who has previously appeared on the ITV talk show, discovered that £207 set aside for a £500 grave stone had disappeared. Suspecting house-mate Jamie and his girlfriend Carol, she confronted them but was initially met with a flat denial. 'Only him and Carol knew where it was,' she said during an angry confrontation on the ITV show. 'Me and Jamie had been saving up and only Carol knew where it was.' Unable to prove it, she asked Mr Kyle to conduct a lie detector test and when the results came back, it showed that Jamie had indeed taken the cash. Caught out: Jamie, who has been to prison for burglary, was found to be lying after taking a test . Outraged: Dawn, who was going to spend the money on a gravestone, was left furious by the revelation . Mr Kyle also revealed that Jamie had sent a Facebook message to Dawn during the journey to London in which he declared his undying love and confessed to taking the money but blamed it on girlfriend Carol. Speaking after the show, a sobbing Dawn said: 'I've had seven miscarriages and only one of them I've had to bury. 'That was Daniel James and the £207 was put aside because the head stone was going to cost £500 altogether. 'We had to stand there and say goodbye to Daniel James and the last thing I wanted to do for Daniel James was put a head stone on him so he knew how much his mummy and daddy loved him. I feel betrayed, horrible. You try and do a good gesture to people and then you get it thrown in your face.' Tears: She then burst into tears and rushed off the stage - pursued by the Jeremy Kyle cameras . Sobbing: She was comforted by her partner, also called Jamie, after the show . | The woman, named Dawn, was appearing on ITV's The Jeremy Kyle Show .
Accused her close friend and house-mate Jamie of stealing £207 .
The money had been set aside for a grave stone for baby Daniel James .
A sobbing Dawn revealed that the baby was the seventh she has lost .
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'That was Daniel James and the £207 was put aside because the head stone was going to cost £500 altogether. I feel betrayed, horrible. Tears: She then burst into tears and rushed off the stage - pursued by the Jeremy Kyle cameras . | I feel betrayed, horrible. 'We had to stand there and say goodbye to Daniel James and the last thing I wanted to do for Daniel James was put a head stone on him so he knew how much his mummy and daddy loved him. Caught out: Jamie, who has been to prison for burglary, was found to be lying after taking a test . Sobbing: She was comforted by her partner, also called Jamie, after the show . Tears: She then burst into tears and rushed off the stage - pursued by the Jeremy Kyle cameras . Mr Kyle also revealed that Jamie had sent a Facebook message to Dawn during the journey to London in which he declared his undying love and confessed to taking the money but blamed it on girlfriend Carol. Outraged: Dawn, who was going to spend the money on a gravestone, was left furious by the revelation . The drama began when Dawn, who has previously appeared on the ITV talk show, discovered that £207 set aside for a £500 grave stone had disappeared. You try and do a good gesture to people and then you get it thrown in your face.' A woman who suffered seven miscarriages has spoken of her distress after a family friend stole the money set aside for her babies' grave stone. Devastated: Dawn, who has had seven miscarriages, was furious to discover her friend had stolen from her . Scroll down for video . 'Only him and Carol knew where it was,' she said during an angry confrontation on the ITV show. When one of Mr Kyle's famous lie detector tests revealed that Jamie, who lives with Dawn and her partner who is also called Jamie, had done the deed, she burst into tears and stormed off. Unable to prove it, she asked Mr Kyle to conduct a lie detector test and when the results came back, it showed that Jamie had indeed taken the cash. | A woman who suffered seven miscarriages has spoken of her distress after a family friend stole the money set aside for her babies' grave stone. The bereaved mother, named Dawn, was appearing on The Jeremy Kyle show and accused long-term chum, convicted burglar Jamie, of making off with the cash. When one of Mr Kyle's famous lie detector tests revealed that Jamie, who lives with Dawn and her partner who is also called Jamie, had done the deed, she burst into tears and stormed off. Scroll down for video . Unable to prove it, she asked Mr Kyle to conduct a lie detector test and when the results came back, it showed that Jamie had indeed taken the cash. Caught out: Jamie, who has been to prison for burglary, was found to be lying after taking a test . Outraged: Dawn, who was going to spend the money on a gravestone, was left furious by the revelation . You try and do a good gesture to people and then you get it thrown in your face.' Tears: She then burst into tears and rushed off the stage - pursued by the Jeremy Kyle cameras . Sobbing: She was comforted by her partner, also called Jamie, after the show . | A woman who suffered seven miscarriages has spoken of her distress after a family friend stole the money set aside for her babies' grave stone. The bereaved mother, named Dawn, was appearing on The Jeremy Kyle show and accused long-term chum, convicted burglar Jamie, of making off with the cash. When one of Mr Kyle's famous lie detector tests revealed that Jamie, who lives with Dawn and her partner who is also called Jamie, had done the deed, she burst into tears and stormed off. Scroll down for video . Devastated: Dawn, who has had seven miscarriages, was furious to discover her friend had stolen from her . The drama began when Dawn, who has previously appeared on the ITV talk show, discovered that £207 set aside for a £500 grave stone had disappeared. 'Me and Jamie had been saving up and only Carol knew where it was.' Unable to prove it, she asked Mr Kyle to conduct a lie detector test and when the results came back, it showed that Jamie had indeed taken the cash. Caught out: Jamie, who has been to prison for burglary, was found to be lying after taking a test . Outraged: Dawn, who was going to spend the money on a gravestone, was left furious by the revelation . Mr Kyle also revealed that Jamie had sent a Facebook message to Dawn during the journey to London in which he declared his undying love and confessed to taking the money but blamed it on girlfriend Carol. 'We had to stand there and say goodbye to Daniel James and the last thing I wanted to do for Daniel James was put a head stone on him so he knew how much his mummy and daddy loved him. I feel betrayed, horrible. You try and do a good gesture to people and then you get it thrown in your face.' Tears: She then burst into tears and rushed off the stage - pursued by the Jeremy Kyle cameras . Sobbing: She was comforted by her partner, also called Jamie, after the show . | A woman who suffered seven miscarriages has spoken of her distress after a family friend stole the money set aside for her babies' grave stone. The bereaved mother, named Dawn, was appearing on The Jeremy Kyle show and accused long-term chum, convicted burglar Jamie, of making off with the cash. Caught out: Jamie, who has been to prison for burglary, was found to be lying after taking a test . Sobbing: She was comforted by her partner, also called Jamie, after the show . |
Around one in seven couples suffer with infertility and an increasing number are seeking alternative therapies in the hope it will bring them a longed for baby. Those who can afford it can turn to London's famous private medical haven Harley Street, where Dr Xiao-Ping Zhai has been helping women conceive for decades using only traditional Chinese medicine. Now she's invited BBC cameras inside The Zhai Clinic, which she opened in 1996, to reveal the secrets of her success. Dr Xiao-Ping Zhai says she has used Chinese medicine to help a thousand women become pregnant . 'I'm a doctor who initially trained in western medicine, then I studied Chinese medicine as I realised lots of problems couldn't be overcome by traditional western medicine,' she explains to Vanessa Engle for the documentary Inside Harley Street, which airs tonight on BBC2. Dr Zhai's methods include acupuncture and prescribing a bespoke combination of Chinese herbs which must be taken day and night. The herbs may be drunk as a tea or are provided as a vitamin tablet - 12 must be taken in the morning and 12 in the evening. The vitamins contain natural ingredients such goji berries, Chinese yan and ginger. Dr Zhai says as a result of her natural remedies: 'I have brought more than one thousand babies into the world.' One of them was advertising director Jane Parker's son Rupert. He was conceived when she was 40. Dr Zhai prescribes a bespoke course of vitamins - 24 tablets a day for two weeks - containing Chinese herbs to help conception (file photo) Jane, from London, previously told the Mail On Sunday how she fell pregnant using Dr Zhai's methods after two failed cycles of IVF. She said: 'I'd read an article about her, and had arranged it even before I'd had the IVF – she had a long waiting list. I was in an emotional state of shock when I saw her in December 2008. 'I was convinced she was going to tell me I was too old. Yet she was incredibly reassuring, giving me confidence without raising my hopes to unrealistic levels. 'She ran a series of checks including blood tests and scans. She only prescribes after she's been through the results. 'In January 2009, alongside regular acupuncture sessions, I started taking specially prepared herbs, following her advice on which supplements to take and made several changes to my lifestyle (including giving up alcohol, taking no vigorous exercise and avoiding cold drinks). 'One month later, I’d just returned from holiday and realised my period was late. I bought a pregnancy test and discovered I was expecting! I carried on with the acupuncture, herbs and supplements throughout the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. 'I gave birth to Rupert in November 2009 when I was 41. I genuinely believe that if I hadn’t seen Dr Zhai, I wouldn't have my son.' The new BBC documentary, which airs this evening follows May Lyang, 36, who hopes to have a success story like Jane's after five years of trying. She turned to Dr Zhai after losing a baby she conceived via IVF treatment on the NHS. Jane Parker had her son Rupert in 2009 when she was 41 after having treatment at Dr Zhai's clinic . She said: 'I got pregnant and I carried through for 11 weeks but then I miscarried a month ago. 'I think about it every day but you have to move on so that's why I'm here. You have to take positive steps and not think about what is lost.' May has an initial consultation with Dr Zhai which costs £250 for an hour. During the assessment, Dr Zhai quizzes her on her lifestyle and observes that she doesn't appear to be in the best health because of the appearance of her tongue and her pale complexion. But she tells her she had potential and she's confident she will conceive. May pays £300 a month for tea made from Chinese herbs. Further check-ups with Dr Zhai will cost her £130, while three sessions of acupuncture at the clinic cost £350. After a period taking the Chinese herbal tea, she is then prescribed a mixture of Chinese herbs in a pill form which must be taken 24 times a day (12 in the morning and 12 in the evening) for two weeks, costing around £150. The BBC documentary catches up with May months on from her first appointment with Dr Zhai and while she still hasn't become pregnant, she remains hopeful. She said: 'I've got the clinic on my side, this can happen. It doesn't bother me that I'm not pregnant yet. At my last consultation, Dr Zhai said I'm not ready yet, I need to fix what's inside.' But May adds that if she still doesn't fall pregnant, she will ditch the alternative therapies in favour of IVF on the NHS again. Dr Zhai said acupuncture aids fertility because it 'promotes your body's natural healing response and stimulates natural energy flow' In her book, How To Get Pregnant, Dr Zhai said her methods work for those who can't be helped by IVF. She writes: 'I believe that our success rate is high because most patients who have trouble conceiving are not suffering from mechanical problems such as blocked fallopian tubes (these can be fixed by surgery or bypassed using IVF). Goji berries are one of the ingredients that may be found in Dr Zhai's fertility boosting vitamins . 'The most common causes of IVF failure are poor sperm production, poor quality eggs, malfunction of the ovaries or the blood supply with the abdomen not being healthy enough. 'Couples who find it difficult to conceive have problems that can often be helped by kick-starting the reproductive system, improving sperm quality and quantity and improving the menstrual cycle.' She said the herbal medicine, combined with a change to a healthy diet and light exercise, can work because: 'Herbal medicine has powerful healing properties which work on the internal organs and the reproductive system. 'It aims to clear obstruction, rectifies the balance between yin and yang in the organs and helps to restore normal bodily functions.' She also claimed: 'Most importantly, herbs have proved capable of reducing chromosomal abnormality in male sperm and female eggs so improving quality of both.' When it comes to another of her recommended treatments - acupuncture - she writes on her website: 'Acupuncture is believed to work by promoting your body's natural healing response and stimulating and balancing natural energy flow (known as Qi or chi). The BBC documentary Inside Harley Street also looks at other alternative therapies on offer for various ailments. 'Leech therapist' Maryam Rahbari, pictured, says the worms can work wonders for the health . 'Practitioners are trained to understand that the network of the energy pathway (known as meridians) that connect the organs of the body. 'When one of these pathways becomes blocked or malfunctions, problems such as pain, illness or disease may result. 'By stimulating the specific acupuncture points, TCM [traditional Chinese medicine] practitioners are trained to clear blockages in the body's meridian system, with the aim of restoring balance in the body.' Acupuncture involves inserting tiny needles into the skin and is an ancient Chinese treatment that is being embraced more widely in the west for problems such as stress and back pain. It has not yet been proven to help women conceive but it is thought to increase the chances - possibly because it makes a woman more relaxed. As well as looking at alternative therapies for infertility on Harley Street, tonight's documentary also looks at the other unusual treatments - such as applying leeches to the skin to relieve pain - that people are turning to when traditional western medicine hasn't helped them. Inside Harley Street: Make Me Well is on BBC2 at 9pm . | Around one in seven couples suffer with infertility .
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"Around one in seven couples suffer with infertility and an increasing number are seeking alternative therapies in the hope it will bring them a longed for baby.",
"Those who can afford it can turn to London's famous private medical haven Harley Street, where Dr Xiao-Ping Zhai has been helping women conceive for decades using only traditional Chinese medicine.",
"Now she's invited BBC cameras inside The Zhai Clinic, which she opened in 1996, to reveal the secrets of her success.",
"Dr Xiao-Ping Zhai says she has used Chinese medicine to help a thousand women become pregnant .",
"'I'm a doctor who initially trained in western medicine, then I studied Chinese medicine as I realised lots of problems couldn't be overcome by traditional western medicine,' she explains to Vanessa Engle for the documentary Inside Harley Street, which airs tonight on BBC2.",
"Dr Zhai's methods include acupuncture and prescribing a bespoke combination of Chinese herbs which must be taken day and night.",
"The herbs may be drunk as a tea or are provided as a vitamin tablet - 12 must be taken in the morning and 12 in the evening.",
"The vitamins contain natural ingredients such goji berries, Chinese yan and ginger.",
"Dr Zhai says as a result of her natural remedies: 'I have brought more than one thousand babies into the world.'",
"One of them was advertising director Jane Parker's son Rupert.",
"He was conceived when she was 40.",
"Dr Zhai prescribes a bespoke course of vitamins - 24 tablets a day for two weeks - containing Chinese herbs to help conception (file photo) Jane, from London, previously told the Mail On Sunday how she fell pregnant using Dr Zhai's methods after two failed cycles of IVF.",
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"I was in an emotional state of shock when I saw her in December 2008.",
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"'She ran a series of checks including blood tests and scans.",
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"'In January 2009, alongside regular acupuncture sessions, I started taking specially prepared herbs, following her advice on which supplements to take and made several changes to my lifestyle (including giving up alcohol, taking no vigorous exercise and avoiding cold drinks).",
"'One month later, I’d just returned from holiday and realised my period was late.",
"I bought a pregnancy test and discovered I was expecting!",
"I carried on with the acupuncture, herbs and supplements throughout the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.",
"'I gave birth to Rupert in November 2009 when I was 41.",
"I genuinely believe that if I hadn’t seen Dr Zhai, I wouldn't have my son.'",
"The new BBC documentary, which airs this evening follows May Lyang, 36, who hopes to have a success story like Jane's after five years of trying.",
"She turned to Dr Zhai after losing a baby she conceived via IVF treatment on the NHS.",
"Jane Parker had her son Rupert in 2009 when she was 41 after having treatment at Dr Zhai's clinic .",
"She said: 'I got pregnant and I carried through for 11 weeks but then I miscarried a month ago.",
"'I think about it every day but you have to move on so that's why I'm here.",
"You have to take positive steps and not think about what is lost.'",
"May has an initial consultation with Dr Zhai which costs £250 for an hour.",
"During the assessment, Dr Zhai quizzes her on her lifestyle and observes that she doesn't appear to be in the best health because of the appearance of her tongue and her pale complexion.",
"But she tells her she had potential and she's confident she will conceive.",
"May pays £300 a month for tea made from Chinese herbs.",
"Further check-ups with Dr Zhai will cost her £130, while three sessions of acupuncture at the clinic cost £350.",
"After a period taking the Chinese herbal tea, she is then prescribed a mixture of Chinese herbs in a pill form which must be taken 24 times a day (12 in the morning and 12 in the evening) for two weeks, costing around £150.",
"The BBC documentary catches up with May months on from her first appointment with Dr Zhai and while she still hasn't become pregnant, she remains hopeful.",
"She said: 'I've got the clinic on my side, this can happen.",
"It doesn't bother me that I'm not pregnant yet.",
"At my last consultation, Dr Zhai said I'm not ready yet, I need to fix what's inside.'",
"But May adds that if she still doesn't fall pregnant, she will ditch the alternative therapies in favour of IVF on the NHS again.",
"Dr Zhai said acupuncture aids fertility because it 'promotes your body's natural healing response and stimulates natural energy flow' In her book, How To Get Pregnant, Dr Zhai said her methods work for those who can't be helped by IVF.",
"She writes: 'I believe that our success rate is high because most patients who have trouble conceiving are not suffering from mechanical problems such as blocked fallopian tubes (these can be fixed by surgery or bypassed using IVF).",
"Goji berries are one of the ingredients that may be found in Dr Zhai's fertility boosting vitamins .",
"'The most common causes of IVF failure are poor sperm production, poor quality eggs, malfunction of the ovaries or the blood supply with the abdomen not being healthy enough.",
"'Couples who find it difficult to conceive have problems that can often be helped by kick-starting the reproductive system, improving sperm quality and quantity and improving the menstrual cycle.'",
"She said the herbal medicine, combined with a change to a healthy diet and light exercise, can work because: 'Herbal medicine has powerful healing properties which work on the internal organs and the reproductive system.",
"'It aims to clear obstruction, rectifies the balance between yin and yang in the organs and helps to restore normal bodily functions.'",
"She also claimed: 'Most importantly, herbs have proved capable of reducing chromosomal abnormality in male sperm and female eggs so improving quality of both.'",
"When it comes to another of her recommended treatments - acupuncture - she writes on her website: 'Acupuncture is believed to work by promoting your body's natural healing response and stimulating and balancing natural energy flow (known as Qi or chi).",
"The BBC documentary Inside Harley Street also looks at other alternative therapies on offer for various ailments.",
"'Leech therapist' Maryam Rahbari, pictured, says the worms can work wonders for the health .",
"'Practitioners are trained to understand that the network of the energy pathway (known as meridians) that connect the organs of the body.",
"'When one of these pathways becomes blocked or malfunctions, problems such as pain, illness or disease may result.",
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"As well as looking at alternative therapies for infertility on Harley Street, tonight's documentary also looks at the other unusual treatments - such as applying leeches to the skin to relieve pain - that people are turning to when traditional western medicine hasn't helped them.",
"Inside Harley Street: Make Me Well is on BBC2 at 9pm ."
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'I was convinced she was going to tell me I was too old. 'She ran a series of checks including blood tests and scans. 'In January 2009, alongside regular acupuncture sessions, I started taking specially prepared herbs, following her advice on which supplements to take and made several changes to my lifestyle (including giving up alcohol, taking no vigorous exercise and avoiding cold drinks). I bought a pregnancy test and discovered I was expecting! 'I gave birth to Rupert in November 2009 when I was 41. The new BBC documentary, which airs this evening follows May Lyang, 36, who hopes to have a success story like Jane's after five years of trying. Jane Parker had her son Rupert in 2009 when she was 41 after having treatment at Dr Zhai's clinic . 'I think about it every day but you have to move on so that's why I'm here. May has an initial consultation with Dr Zhai which costs £250 for an hour. But she tells her she had potential and she's confident she will conceive. Further check-ups with Dr Zhai will cost her £130, while three sessions of acupuncture at the clinic cost £350. The BBC documentary catches up with May months on from her first appointment with Dr Zhai and while she still hasn't become pregnant, she remains hopeful. It doesn't bother me that I'm not pregnant yet. But May adds that if she still doesn't fall pregnant, she will ditch the alternative therapies in favour of IVF on the NHS again. She writes: 'I believe that our success rate is high because most patients who have trouble conceiving are not suffering from mechanical problems such as blocked fallopian tubes (these can be fixed by surgery or bypassed using IVF). 'The most common causes of IVF failure are poor sperm production, poor quality eggs, malfunction of the ovaries or the blood supply with the abdomen not being healthy enough. She said the herbal medicine, combined with a change to a healthy diet and light exercise, can work because: 'Herbal medicine has powerful healing properties which work on the internal organs and the reproductive system. She also claimed: 'Most importantly, herbs have proved capable of reducing chromosomal abnormality in male sperm and female eggs so improving quality of both.' The BBC documentary Inside Harley Street also looks at other alternative therapies on offer for various ailments. 'Practitioners are trained to understand that the network of the energy pathway (known as meridians) that connect the organs of the body. 'By stimulating the specific acupuncture points, TCM [traditional Chinese medicine] practitioners are trained to clear blockages in the body's meridian system, with the aim of restoring balance in the body.' It has not yet been proven to help women conceive but it is thought to increase the chances - possibly because it makes a woman more relaxed. Inside Harley Street: Make Me Well is on BBC2 at 9pm . | One of them was advertising director Jane Parker's son Rupert. Further check-ups with Dr Zhai will cost her £130, while three sessions of acupuncture at the clinic cost £350. 'Leech therapist' Maryam Rahbari, pictured, says the worms can work wonders for the health . 'One month later, I’d just returned from holiday and realised my period was late. The BBC documentary Inside Harley Street also looks at other alternative therapies on offer for various ailments. The new BBC documentary, which airs this evening follows May Lyang, 36, who hopes to have a success story like Jane's after five years of trying. 'In January 2009, alongside regular acupuncture sessions, I started taking specially prepared herbs, following her advice on which supplements to take and made several changes to my lifestyle (including giving up alcohol, taking no vigorous exercise and avoiding cold drinks). Goji berries are one of the ingredients that may be found in Dr Zhai's fertility boosting vitamins . May has an initial consultation with Dr Zhai which costs £250 for an hour. But she tells her she had potential and she's confident she will conceive. Dr Xiao-Ping Zhai says she has used Chinese medicine to help a thousand women become pregnant . She said the herbal medicine, combined with a change to a healthy diet and light exercise, can work because: 'Herbal medicine has powerful healing properties which work on the internal organs and the reproductive system. He was conceived when she was 40. Dr Zhai said acupuncture aids fertility because it 'promotes your body's natural healing response and stimulates natural energy flow' In her book, How To Get Pregnant, Dr Zhai said her methods work for those who can't be helped by IVF. I bought a pregnancy test and discovered I was expecting! | Around one in seven couples suffer with infertility and an increasing number are seeking alternative therapies in the hope it will bring them a longed for baby. Those who can afford it can turn to London's famous private medical haven Harley Street, where Dr Xiao-Ping Zhai has been helping women conceive for decades using only traditional Chinese medicine. Now she's invited BBC cameras inside The Zhai Clinic, which she opened in 1996, to reveal the secrets of her success. Dr Xiao-Ping Zhai says she has used Chinese medicine to help a thousand women become pregnant . 'I'm a doctor who initially trained in western medicine, then I studied Chinese medicine as I realised lots of problems couldn't be overcome by traditional western medicine,' she explains to Vanessa Engle for the documentary Inside Harley Street, which airs tonight on BBC2. Dr Zhai's methods include acupuncture and prescribing a bespoke combination of Chinese herbs which must be taken day and night. The herbs may be drunk as a tea or are provided as a vitamin tablet - 12 must be taken in the morning and 12 in the evening. The vitamins contain natural ingredients such goji berries, Chinese yan and ginger. Dr Zhai says as a result of her natural remedies: 'I have brought more than one thousand babies into the world.' One of them was advertising director Jane Parker's son Rupert. She turned to Dr Zhai after losing a baby she conceived via IVF treatment on the NHS. Jane Parker had her son Rupert in 2009 when she was 41 after having treatment at Dr Zhai's clinic . She said: 'I got pregnant and I carried through for 11 weeks but then I miscarried a month ago. 'I think about it every day but you have to move on so that's why I'm here. You have to take positive steps and not think about what is lost.' May has an initial consultation with Dr Zhai which costs £250 for an hour. During the assessment, Dr Zhai quizzes her on her lifestyle and observes that she doesn't appear to be in the best health because of the appearance of her tongue and her pale complexion. But she tells her she had potential and she's confident she will conceive. May pays £300 a month for tea made from Chinese herbs. The BBC documentary Inside Harley Street also looks at other alternative therapies on offer for various ailments. 'Leech therapist' Maryam Rahbari, pictured, says the worms can work wonders for the health . 'Practitioners are trained to understand that the network of the energy pathway (known as meridians) that connect the organs of the body. 'When one of these pathways becomes blocked or malfunctions, problems such as pain, illness or disease may result. 'By stimulating the specific acupuncture points, TCM [traditional Chinese medicine] practitioners are trained to clear blockages in the body's meridian system, with the aim of restoring balance in the body.' Acupuncture involves inserting tiny needles into the skin and is an ancient Chinese treatment that is being embraced more widely in the west for problems such as stress and back pain. It has not yet been proven to help women conceive but it is thought to increase the chances - possibly because it makes a woman more relaxed. As well as looking at alternative therapies for infertility on Harley Street, tonight's documentary also looks at the other unusual treatments - such as applying leeches to the skin to relieve pain - that people are turning to when traditional western medicine hasn't helped them. Inside Harley Street: Make Me Well is on BBC2 at 9pm . | Around one in seven couples suffer with infertility and an increasing number are seeking alternative therapies in the hope it will bring them a longed for baby. Those who can afford it can turn to London's famous private medical haven Harley Street, where Dr Xiao-Ping Zhai has been helping women conceive for decades using only traditional Chinese medicine. Now she's invited BBC cameras inside The Zhai Clinic, which she opened in 1996, to reveal the secrets of her success. Dr Xiao-Ping Zhai says she has used Chinese medicine to help a thousand women become pregnant . 'I'm a doctor who initially trained in western medicine, then I studied Chinese medicine as I realised lots of problems couldn't be overcome by traditional western medicine,' she explains to Vanessa Engle for the documentary Inside Harley Street, which airs tonight on BBC2. Dr Zhai's methods include acupuncture and prescribing a bespoke combination of Chinese herbs which must be taken day and night. The herbs may be drunk as a tea or are provided as a vitamin tablet - 12 must be taken in the morning and 12 in the evening. The vitamins contain natural ingredients such goji berries, Chinese yan and ginger. Dr Zhai says as a result of her natural remedies: 'I have brought more than one thousand babies into the world.' One of them was advertising director Jane Parker's son Rupert. He was conceived when she was 40. Dr Zhai prescribes a bespoke course of vitamins - 24 tablets a day for two weeks - containing Chinese herbs to help conception (file photo) Jane, from London, previously told the Mail On Sunday how she fell pregnant using Dr Zhai's methods after two failed cycles of IVF. She said: 'I'd read an article about her, and had arranged it even before I'd had the IVF – she had a long waiting list. I was in an emotional state of shock when I saw her in December 2008. 'I was convinced she was going to tell me I was too old. 'I gave birth to Rupert in November 2009 when I was 41. I genuinely believe that if I hadn’t seen Dr Zhai, I wouldn't have my son.' The new BBC documentary, which airs this evening follows May Lyang, 36, who hopes to have a success story like Jane's after five years of trying. She turned to Dr Zhai after losing a baby she conceived via IVF treatment on the NHS. Jane Parker had her son Rupert in 2009 when she was 41 after having treatment at Dr Zhai's clinic . She said: 'I got pregnant and I carried through for 11 weeks but then I miscarried a month ago. 'I think about it every day but you have to move on so that's why I'm here. You have to take positive steps and not think about what is lost.' May has an initial consultation with Dr Zhai which costs £250 for an hour. During the assessment, Dr Zhai quizzes her on her lifestyle and observes that she doesn't appear to be in the best health because of the appearance of her tongue and her pale complexion. But she tells her she had potential and she's confident she will conceive. May pays £300 a month for tea made from Chinese herbs. Further check-ups with Dr Zhai will cost her £130, while three sessions of acupuncture at the clinic cost £350. After a period taking the Chinese herbal tea, she is then prescribed a mixture of Chinese herbs in a pill form which must be taken 24 times a day (12 in the morning and 12 in the evening) for two weeks, costing around £150. The BBC documentary catches up with May months on from her first appointment with Dr Zhai and while she still hasn't become pregnant, she remains hopeful. 'Couples who find it difficult to conceive have problems that can often be helped by kick-starting the reproductive system, improving sperm quality and quantity and improving the menstrual cycle.' She said the herbal medicine, combined with a change to a healthy diet and light exercise, can work because: 'Herbal medicine has powerful healing properties which work on the internal organs and the reproductive system. 'It aims to clear obstruction, rectifies the balance between yin and yang in the organs and helps to restore normal bodily functions.' She also claimed: 'Most importantly, herbs have proved capable of reducing chromosomal abnormality in male sperm and female eggs so improving quality of both.' When it comes to another of her recommended treatments - acupuncture - she writes on her website: 'Acupuncture is believed to work by promoting your body's natural healing response and stimulating and balancing natural energy flow (known as Qi or chi). The BBC documentary Inside Harley Street also looks at other alternative therapies on offer for various ailments. 'Leech therapist' Maryam Rahbari, pictured, says the worms can work wonders for the health . 'Practitioners are trained to understand that the network of the energy pathway (known as meridians) that connect the organs of the body. 'When one of these pathways becomes blocked or malfunctions, problems such as pain, illness or disease may result. 'By stimulating the specific acupuncture points, TCM [traditional Chinese medicine] practitioners are trained to clear blockages in the body's meridian system, with the aim of restoring balance in the body.' Acupuncture involves inserting tiny needles into the skin and is an ancient Chinese treatment that is being embraced more widely in the west for problems such as stress and back pain. It has not yet been proven to help women conceive but it is thought to increase the chances - possibly because it makes a woman more relaxed. As well as looking at alternative therapies for infertility on Harley Street, tonight's documentary also looks at the other unusual treatments - such as applying leeches to the skin to relieve pain - that people are turning to when traditional western medicine hasn't helped them. Inside Harley Street: Make Me Well is on BBC2 at 9pm . | Around one in seven couples suffer with infertility and an increasing number are seeking alternative therapies in the hope it will bring them a longed for baby. Those who can afford it can turn to London's famous private medical haven Harley Street, where Dr Xiao-Ping Zhai has been helping women conceive for decades using only traditional Chinese medicine. Now she's invited BBC cameras inside The Zhai Clinic, which she opened in 1996, to reveal the secrets of her success. Dr Xiao-Ping Zhai says she has used Chinese medicine to help a thousand women become pregnant . 'I'm a doctor who initially trained in western medicine, then I studied Chinese medicine as I realised lots of problems couldn't be overcome by traditional western medicine,' she explains to Vanessa Engle for the documentary Inside Harley Street, which airs tonight on BBC2. She said: 'I got pregnant and I carried through for 11 weeks but then I miscarried a month ago. 'I think about it every day but you have to move on so that's why I'm here. You have to take positive steps and not think about what is lost.' May has an initial consultation with Dr Zhai which costs £250 for an hour. During the assessment, Dr Zhai quizzes her on her lifestyle and observes that she doesn't appear to be in the best health because of the appearance of her tongue and her pale complexion. Acupuncture involves inserting tiny needles into the skin and is an ancient Chinese treatment that is being embraced more widely in the west for problems such as stress and back pain. It has not yet been proven to help women conceive but it is thought to increase the chances - possibly because it makes a woman more relaxed. As well as looking at alternative therapies for infertility on Harley Street, tonight's documentary also looks at the other unusual treatments - such as applying leeches to the skin to relieve pain - that people are turning to when traditional western medicine hasn't helped them. Inside Harley Street: Make Me Well is on BBC2 at 9pm . |
In the ancient Inca kingdom, the wheel was yet to be invented, iron was foreign and steel was unheard of. So when the Incas needed to travel across the Andes, they did so on handwoven rope bridges, stretched over gorges and rivers. Five hundred years later, just one of the Inca rope bridges remains: the Keshwa Chaca, which spans the Apurimac River near Huinchiri, Peru, in the Province of Canas. Dangerous work: Local villagers work on renewing the Keshwa Chaca - the last Inca rope bridge - in the Andes near Huinchiri, Peru . Incredible skill: The 90ft long Keshwa Chaca remains thanks to local villagers who rebuild the bridge each year using the same techniques as their Inca ancestors . As they expanded their empire, the Incas built an entire network of bridges to move armies, people and goods quickly and efficiently over the mountains. Even though it would take another 300 years before suspension bridges came to Europe, it is estimated that the Inca kingdom was connected by some 200, all made by hand. The bridges were an integral part of the incredible Inca road system that stretches for 25,000 miles, from modern-day Ecuador to Argentina. The last Incas disappeared in the early 17th century, and over the years their bridges followed. The Keshwa Chaca remains thanks to local villagers who rebuild the bridge each year using the same techniques as their Inca ancestors. Craft: The ropes for the bridge are made from the 'ichu' grass, which is braided by the local villagers . Safe walk: Although the Keshwa Chaca bridge may look frail, it has been proven to support the weight of 56 people standing across the walkway . Ready to go: As the last Inca bridge, Keshwa Chaca has become a tourist attraction, with visitors paying a small fee to walk across the gorge . Ancient tradition: It takes three days to rebuild the Keshwa Chaca, which is done in June every year . It spans 90ft over the Apurimac River some 100ft below, and villagers claim it has been there for 500 years. In the Inca days, local villagers would rebuild the Keshwa Chaca each year as a way of paying tax, but in modern times residents of the region keep the ancient tradition and skills alive by renewing the bridge every June. After the bridge has been built, it is left to disintegrate before being constructed again the next year. The raw material is 'ichu', a type of grass common on the sparse mountainsides of the Andes, which is braided into rope for the bridge. Each household in the four nearby villages is responsible for bringing 90 feet of braided grass rope, Slate reports. The bridge consists of five parallel 'ichu' ropes, which are braided to be about four inches thick, fastened at stone platforms on each side of the gorge. The floor or walkway is of small sticks and canes, fastened transversely with raw-hide strings, and two thick ropes are tied between the platforms as armrails. It takes three days to renew the Keshwa Chaca, and although it may look brittle, it has been proven to support the weight of 56 people standing across the walkway. | Inca kingdom in the Andes was connected via handwoven rope bridges .
Today, only one bridge remains - the Keshwa Chaca near Huinchiri, Peru .
The 90ft-long bridge is rebuilt by villagers over three days every June, before gradually disintegrating each time .
Locals use the same techniques to make the rope as their Inca ancestors . | b26f67ea97a275e5de9d48efafb85f7c23390419 | [
"In the ancient Inca kingdom, the wheel was yet to be invented, iron was foreign and steel was unheard of.",
"So when the Incas needed to travel across the Andes, they did so on handwoven rope bridges, stretched over gorges and rivers.",
"Five hundred years later, just one of the Inca rope bridges remains: the Keshwa Chaca, which spans the Apurimac River near Huinchiri, Peru, in the Province of Canas.",
"Dangerous work: Local villagers work on renewing the Keshwa Chaca - the last Inca rope bridge - in the Andes near Huinchiri, Peru .",
"Incredible skill: The 90ft long Keshwa Chaca remains thanks to local villagers who rebuild the bridge each year using the same techniques as their Inca ancestors .",
"As they expanded their empire, the Incas built an entire network of bridges to move armies, people and goods quickly and efficiently over the mountains.",
"Even though it would take another 300 years before suspension bridges came to Europe, it is estimated that the Inca kingdom was connected by some 200, all made by hand.",
"The bridges were an integral part of the incredible Inca road system that stretches for 25,000 miles, from modern-day Ecuador to Argentina.",
"The last Incas disappeared in the early 17th century, and over the years their bridges followed.",
"The Keshwa Chaca remains thanks to local villagers who rebuild the bridge each year using the same techniques as their Inca ancestors.",
"Craft: The ropes for the bridge are made from the 'ichu' grass, which is braided by the local villagers .",
"Safe walk: Although the Keshwa Chaca bridge may look frail, it has been proven to support the weight of 56 people standing across the walkway .",
"Ready to go: As the last Inca bridge, Keshwa Chaca has become a tourist attraction, with visitors paying a small fee to walk across the gorge .",
"Ancient tradition: It takes three days to rebuild the Keshwa Chaca, which is done in June every year .",
"It spans 90ft over the Apurimac River some 100ft below, and villagers claim it has been there for 500 years.",
"In the Inca days, local villagers would rebuild the Keshwa Chaca each year as a way of paying tax, but in modern times residents of the region keep the ancient tradition and skills alive by renewing the bridge every June.",
"After the bridge has been built, it is left to disintegrate before being constructed again the next year.",
"The raw material is 'ichu', a type of grass common on the sparse mountainsides of the Andes, which is braided into rope for the bridge.",
"Each household in the four nearby villages is responsible for bringing 90 feet of braided grass rope, Slate reports.",
"The bridge consists of five parallel 'ichu' ropes, which are braided to be about four inches thick, fastened at stone platforms on each side of the gorge.",
"The floor or walkway is of small sticks and canes, fastened transversely with raw-hide strings, and two thick ropes are tied between the platforms as armrails.",
"It takes three days to renew the Keshwa Chaca, and although it may look brittle, it has been proven to support the weight of 56 people standing across the walkway."
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It spans 90ft over the Apurimac River some 100ft below, and villagers claim it has been there for 500 years. After the bridge has been built, it is left to disintegrate before being constructed again the next year. Each household in the four nearby villages is responsible for bringing 90 feet of braided grass rope, Slate reports. The floor or walkway is of small sticks and canes, fastened transversely with raw-hide strings, and two thick ropes are tied between the platforms as armrails. | The raw material is 'ichu', a type of grass common on the sparse mountainsides of the Andes, which is braided into rope for the bridge. So when the Incas needed to travel across the Andes, they did so on handwoven rope bridges, stretched over gorges and rivers. It spans 90ft over the Apurimac River some 100ft below, and villagers claim it has been there for 500 years. Even though it would take another 300 years before suspension bridges came to Europe, it is estimated that the Inca kingdom was connected by some 200, all made by hand. In the Inca days, local villagers would rebuild the Keshwa Chaca each year as a way of paying tax, but in modern times residents of the region keep the ancient tradition and skills alive by renewing the bridge every June. Safe walk: Although the Keshwa Chaca bridge may look frail, it has been proven to support the weight of 56 people standing across the walkway . The Keshwa Chaca remains thanks to local villagers who rebuild the bridge each year using the same techniques as their Inca ancestors. Craft: The ropes for the bridge are made from the 'ichu' grass, which is braided by the local villagers . Five hundred years later, just one of the Inca rope bridges remains: the Keshwa Chaca, which spans the Apurimac River near Huinchiri, Peru, in the Province of Canas. In the ancient Inca kingdom, the wheel was yet to be invented, iron was foreign and steel was unheard of. The floor or walkway is of small sticks and canes, fastened transversely with raw-hide strings, and two thick ropes are tied between the platforms as armrails. It takes three days to renew the Keshwa Chaca, and although it may look brittle, it has been proven to support the weight of 56 people standing across the walkway. Ancient tradition: It takes three days to rebuild the Keshwa Chaca, which is done in June every year . Incredible skill: The 90ft long Keshwa Chaca remains thanks to local villagers who rebuild the bridge each year using the same techniques as their Inca ancestors . As they expanded their empire, the Incas built an entire network of bridges to move armies, people and goods quickly and efficiently over the mountains. | In the ancient Inca kingdom, the wheel was yet to be invented, iron was foreign and steel was unheard of. So when the Incas needed to travel across the Andes, they did so on handwoven rope bridges, stretched over gorges and rivers. Five hundred years later, just one of the Inca rope bridges remains: the Keshwa Chaca, which spans the Apurimac River near Huinchiri, Peru, in the Province of Canas. Dangerous work: Local villagers work on renewing the Keshwa Chaca - the last Inca rope bridge - in the Andes near Huinchiri, Peru . Craft: The ropes for the bridge are made from the 'ichu' grass, which is braided by the local villagers . Safe walk: Although the Keshwa Chaca bridge may look frail, it has been proven to support the weight of 56 people standing across the walkway . Ready to go: As the last Inca bridge, Keshwa Chaca has become a tourist attraction, with visitors paying a small fee to walk across the gorge . The bridge consists of five parallel 'ichu' ropes, which are braided to be about four inches thick, fastened at stone platforms on each side of the gorge. The floor or walkway is of small sticks and canes, fastened transversely with raw-hide strings, and two thick ropes are tied between the platforms as armrails. It takes three days to renew the Keshwa Chaca, and although it may look brittle, it has been proven to support the weight of 56 people standing across the walkway. | In the ancient Inca kingdom, the wheel was yet to be invented, iron was foreign and steel was unheard of. So when the Incas needed to travel across the Andes, they did so on handwoven rope bridges, stretched over gorges and rivers. Five hundred years later, just one of the Inca rope bridges remains: the Keshwa Chaca, which spans the Apurimac River near Huinchiri, Peru, in the Province of Canas. Dangerous work: Local villagers work on renewing the Keshwa Chaca - the last Inca rope bridge - in the Andes near Huinchiri, Peru . Incredible skill: The 90ft long Keshwa Chaca remains thanks to local villagers who rebuild the bridge each year using the same techniques as their Inca ancestors . As they expanded their empire, the Incas built an entire network of bridges to move armies, people and goods quickly and efficiently over the mountains. The Keshwa Chaca remains thanks to local villagers who rebuild the bridge each year using the same techniques as their Inca ancestors. Craft: The ropes for the bridge are made from the 'ichu' grass, which is braided by the local villagers . Safe walk: Although the Keshwa Chaca bridge may look frail, it has been proven to support the weight of 56 people standing across the walkway . Ready to go: As the last Inca bridge, Keshwa Chaca has become a tourist attraction, with visitors paying a small fee to walk across the gorge . Ancient tradition: It takes three days to rebuild the Keshwa Chaca, which is done in June every year . The raw material is 'ichu', a type of grass common on the sparse mountainsides of the Andes, which is braided into rope for the bridge. Each household in the four nearby villages is responsible for bringing 90 feet of braided grass rope, Slate reports. The bridge consists of five parallel 'ichu' ropes, which are braided to be about four inches thick, fastened at stone platforms on each side of the gorge. The floor or walkway is of small sticks and canes, fastened transversely with raw-hide strings, and two thick ropes are tied between the platforms as armrails. It takes three days to renew the Keshwa Chaca, and although it may look brittle, it has been proven to support the weight of 56 people standing across the walkway. | In the ancient Inca kingdom, the wheel was yet to be invented, iron was foreign and steel was unheard of. So when the Incas needed to travel across the Andes, they did so on handwoven rope bridges, stretched over gorges and rivers. Safe walk: Although the Keshwa Chaca bridge may look frail, it has been proven to support the weight of 56 people standing across the walkway . It takes three days to renew the Keshwa Chaca, and although it may look brittle, it has been proven to support the weight of 56 people standing across the walkway. |
Relief: Chrystie Crownover told GMA on Monday that she watched her ex-husband, Bruce Jenner's dramatic ABC Diane Sawyer interview with the Olympic athlete and their children . Bruce Jenner's first wife has shared the emotional moment her ex-husband told her he wanted to be a woman and how she kept his secret for 43-years. Speaking to GMA in a tearful interview, Chrystie Crownover, the daughter of a Mormon minister, told how the Olympic champion first opened up to her when they married in 1972. 'I cant remember the exact words because it was such a shock to me,' said Chrystie, 63, who revealed she watched Friday's Diane Sawyer interview together with Bruce. 'He opened up his heart and confessed he had to share this deep dark secret. He had to be a woman. 'I was speechless, I didnt really know what to say. I was pleased that he shared that intimacy with me. 'It was hard to wrap your head around, he was such a manly man. He never indicated anything feminine in his demeanor. 'It didnt threaten me or our marriage. It wasnt really a threat, or a problem.' Crownover told GMA that she was 'so relieved' the world finally knows Bruce's 'big, big, big dark secret'. Bruce, who has a son Burt, 36 and a daughter Cassandra, 34, with Chrystie, revealed he identified as a woman during a prime time interview with Diane Sawyer on Friday night. The 65-year-old told Sawyer that 'for all intents and purposes I am a woman' and 'can't live a lie any longer.' The decathlete, who has been married three times and who has six biological children, married Chrystie straight out of school and told Sawyer she was the first person he trusted about his gender issues and his cross-dressing. First love: Bruce married his college sweetheart Chrystie Crownover in 1972. The couple, who had a son Burt and a daughter Cassandra, separated when she was pregnant with their second child and later divorced. Chrystie was the first to learn about Bruce's gender confusion and has kept his secret. They are seen here at a gala event in New York City in May 1977 (left, and at home in 1977) Sharing: Bruce Jenner sat down with ABC's Diane Sawyer to explain his decisions and to talk about the road he's traveled in his personal journey to live the way he believes he was born to do . When asked by GMA how she felt when Bruce introduce his 'real self' to the world on Friday night, Chrystie broke down in tears as she described watching the Diane Sawyer interview with Bruce and their children. 'That was kind of surreal. It was great because the family was together,' said a relieved Chrystie. 'I know its been painful for him. 'He was in pain, He was tearful at times, it broke my heart for him. 'I think it was cathartic to watch it together.' Indeed, Crownover revealed to Access Hollywood that she, Bruce and his second wife Linda and all the Jenner kids (including Kendall and Kylie), watched the ABC special. She said the atmospher was 'emotional', 'nervous' and 'tense'. When asked how Bruce left, Crownover said he left in a rush. 'Bruce was in a big hurry. There wasn't much that was said'. Gold! Proud wife Chrystie, who'd supported Bruce's amateur athletic career through two summer Olympics, was there to see her husband break records and win his gold medal in Montreal in 1976 - four years after he told her about his gender identity issues . Loyal and supportive: Chrystie, the daughter of a Mormon minister, has known for more than 43 years that her ex Bruce believes he is female and she has stood by him as they raised Cassandra and Burt (right) and now are grandparents . Now, in the wake of Bruce's brave decision to reveal his gender struggle, Chrystie thinks her ex-husband has given a gift to the world. 'Im sure there are plenty of people who dont have the courage to come out ever and they live dark tortured life,' said Chrystie. 'I feel it was a gift he gave to me that he shared something so intimate.' Bruce and Chrystie met at Graceland University in Iowa in 1968, where he was studying on a football scholarship. He and the Mormon minister's daughter fell in love and married in 1972, the same year he represented the US as a decathlete at the Munich Olympics. Four years later, at the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, Bruce took the gold medal in the decathlon and became a household name. He launched a lucrative career in commercial endorsements and TV guest hosting gigs. The star athlete and Chrystie had a son and daughter together but their marriage was already in trouble by the time he met Linda Thompson in 1980. A former Miss Tennessee and ex-girlfriend of Elvis Presley, Linda tied the knot with Bruce in January 1981 as soon as his divorce from Chrystie was finalized. Support: Bruce's eldest child, Burt, (left) said he struggled with the news, while his eldest daughter, Cassandra (pictured) has not made a public statement. Brody (center) and Brandon (right) who are Bruce's children with Linda Thompson, said that they are happy for their father . Difficult: Burt, Jenner's eldest son, admitted he struggles with the news, but still supported his dad . They had two sons - Brandon and Brody- before splitting five years later. The former Olympian was single for several years following his 1986 split from Linda. In his interview with Sawyer, he said that he had started at that time to explore his gender identity and took hormone therapy for about five years. He also had some plastic surgery. But towards the end of 1990, he met Kris Kardashian, the estranged wife of famed LA attorney Robert Kardashian. When Kris' divorce came through in March 1991, the two married the next month with all eight of their children from their two previous marriages taking part in the ceremony. Bruce became a stepfather to his new wife's children - Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob Kardashian. In 1995, Kris gave birth to a daughter Kendall, and in 1997 to another daughter Kylie. Bruce revealed that his third wife also has known his secret for a while. During Diane Sawyer's interview, Bruce Jenner's sons and daughter, Cassandra appeared on air and said they struggled to deal with their father's news, but support him 100 percent. Jenner's eldest son, 36-year-old Burt was also supportive, but admitted he struggled with the news. 'It’s hard for me,' he said. He’s always answered his phone, you know, "What are you doin' big guy?". "Well, nothin' big guy!" 'And now, you know, do I ever... would you ever call a female "big guy"? No you would not.' | Chrystie Crownover told GMA that Bruce revealed his 'true self' the year they were married in 1972 .
Chrystie told GMA that she has kept his secret for the past 43-years .
Revealed she was shocked at first but was pleased he told her and 'never felt threatened'
Told GMA that she watched Friday's Diane Sawyer interview with Bruce .
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"Now, in the wake of Bruce's brave decision to reveal his gender struggle, Chrystie thinks her ex-husband has given a gift to the world.",
"'Im sure there are plenty of people who dont have the courage to come out ever and they live dark tortured life,' said Chrystie.",
"'I feel it was a gift he gave to me that he shared something so intimate.'",
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"Support: Bruce's eldest child, Burt, (left) said he struggled with the news, while his eldest daughter, Cassandra (pictured) has not made a public statement.",
"Brody (center) and Brandon (right) who are Bruce's children with Linda Thompson, said that they are happy for their father .",
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When asked by GMA how she felt when Bruce introduce his 'real self' to the world on Friday night, Chrystie broke down in tears as she described watching the Diane Sawyer interview with Bruce and their children. It was great because the family was together,' said a relieved Chrystie. 'He was in pain, He was tearful at times, it broke my heart for him. Indeed, Crownover revealed to Access Hollywood that she, Bruce and his second wife Linda and all the Jenner kids (including Kendall and Kylie), watched the ABC special. When asked how Bruce left, Crownover said he left in a rush. There wasn't much that was said'. Proud wife Chrystie, who'd supported Bruce's amateur athletic career through two summer Olympics, was there to see her husband break records and win his gold medal in Montreal in 1976 - four years after he told her about his gender identity issues . Now, in the wake of Bruce's brave decision to reveal his gender struggle, Chrystie thinks her ex-husband has given a gift to the world. 'I feel it was a gift he gave to me that he shared something so intimate.' He and the Mormon minister's daughter fell in love and married in 1972, the same year he represented the US as a decathlete at the Munich Olympics. He launched a lucrative career in commercial endorsements and TV guest hosting gigs. A former Miss Tennessee and ex-girlfriend of Elvis Presley, Linda tied the knot with Bruce in January 1981 as soon as his divorce from Chrystie was finalized. Brody (center) and Brandon (right) who are Bruce's children with Linda Thompson, said that they are happy for their father . They had two sons - Brandon and Brody- before splitting five years later. In his interview with Sawyer, he said that he had started at that time to explore his gender identity and took hormone therapy for about five years. But towards the end of 1990, he met Kris Kardashian, the estranged wife of famed LA attorney Robert Kardashian. Bruce became a stepfather to his new wife's children - Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob Kardashian. Bruce revealed that his third wife also has known his secret for a while. Jenner's eldest son, 36-year-old Burt was also supportive, but admitted he struggled with the news. He’s always answered his phone, you know, "What are you doin' big guy?". 'And now, you know, do I ever... would you ever call a female "big guy"? | I was pleased that he shared that intimacy with me. Now, in the wake of Bruce's brave decision to reveal his gender struggle, Chrystie thinks her ex-husband has given a gift to the world. Four years later, at the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, Bruce took the gold medal in the decathlon and became a household name. Chrystie was the first to learn about Bruce's gender confusion and has kept his secret. 'Im sure there are plenty of people who dont have the courage to come out ever and they live dark tortured life,' said Chrystie. In 1995, Kris gave birth to a daughter Kendall, and in 1997 to another daughter Kylie. 'I think it was cathartic to watch it together.' Jenner's eldest son, 36-year-old Burt was also supportive, but admitted he struggled with the news. Bruce revealed that his third wife also has known his secret for a while. They had two sons - Brandon and Brody- before splitting five years later. When Kris' divorce came through in March 1991, the two married the next month with all eight of their children from their two previous marriages taking part in the ceremony. First love: Bruce married his college sweetheart Chrystie Crownover in 1972. The couple, who had a son Burt and a daughter Cassandra, separated when she was pregnant with their second child and later divorced. The decathlete, who has been married three times and who has six biological children, married Chrystie straight out of school and told Sawyer she was the first person he trusted about his gender issues and his cross-dressing. The former Olympian was single for several years following his 1986 split from Linda. | Relief: Chrystie Crownover told GMA on Monday that she watched her ex-husband, Bruce Jenner's dramatic ABC Diane Sawyer interview with the Olympic athlete and their children . Bruce Jenner's first wife has shared the emotional moment her ex-husband told her he wanted to be a woman and how she kept his secret for 43-years. Speaking to GMA in a tearful interview, Chrystie Crownover, the daughter of a Mormon minister, told how the Olympic champion first opened up to her when they married in 1972. 'I cant remember the exact words because it was such a shock to me,' said Chrystie, 63, who revealed she watched Friday's Diane Sawyer interview together with Bruce. 'He opened up his heart and confessed he had to share this deep dark secret. He had to be a woman. 'I was speechless, I didnt really know what to say. I was pleased that he shared that intimacy with me. 'It was hard to wrap your head around, he was such a manly man. He never indicated anything feminine in his demeanor. 'It didnt threaten me or our marriage. Indeed, Crownover revealed to Access Hollywood that she, Bruce and his second wife Linda and all the Jenner kids (including Kendall and Kylie), watched the ABC special. She said the atmospher was 'emotional', 'nervous' and 'tense'. When asked how Bruce left, Crownover said he left in a rush. 'Bruce was in a big hurry. There wasn't much that was said'. Gold! Proud wife Chrystie, who'd supported Bruce's amateur athletic career through two summer Olympics, was there to see her husband break records and win his gold medal in Montreal in 1976 - four years after he told her about his gender identity issues . Loyal and supportive: Chrystie, the daughter of a Mormon minister, has known for more than 43 years that her ex Bruce believes he is female and she has stood by him as they raised Cassandra and Burt (right) and now are grandparents . Now, in the wake of Bruce's brave decision to reveal his gender struggle, Chrystie thinks her ex-husband has given a gift to the world. 'Im sure there are plenty of people who dont have the courage to come out ever and they live dark tortured life,' said Chrystie. 'I feel it was a gift he gave to me that he shared something so intimate.' Bruce became a stepfather to his new wife's children - Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob Kardashian. In 1995, Kris gave birth to a daughter Kendall, and in 1997 to another daughter Kylie. Bruce revealed that his third wife also has known his secret for a while. During Diane Sawyer's interview, Bruce Jenner's sons and daughter, Cassandra appeared on air and said they struggled to deal with their father's news, but support him 100 percent. Jenner's eldest son, 36-year-old Burt was also supportive, but admitted he struggled with the news. 'It’s hard for me,' he said. He’s always answered his phone, you know, "What are you doin' big guy?". "Well, nothin' big guy!" 'And now, you know, do I ever... would you ever call a female "big guy"? No you would not.' | Relief: Chrystie Crownover told GMA on Monday that she watched her ex-husband, Bruce Jenner's dramatic ABC Diane Sawyer interview with the Olympic athlete and their children . Bruce Jenner's first wife has shared the emotional moment her ex-husband told her he wanted to be a woman and how she kept his secret for 43-years. Speaking to GMA in a tearful interview, Chrystie Crownover, the daughter of a Mormon minister, told how the Olympic champion first opened up to her when they married in 1972. 'I cant remember the exact words because it was such a shock to me,' said Chrystie, 63, who revealed she watched Friday's Diane Sawyer interview together with Bruce. 'He opened up his heart and confessed he had to share this deep dark secret. He had to be a woman. 'I was speechless, I didnt really know what to say. I was pleased that he shared that intimacy with me. 'It was hard to wrap your head around, he was such a manly man. He never indicated anything feminine in his demeanor. 'It didnt threaten me or our marriage. It wasnt really a threat, or a problem.' Crownover told GMA that she was 'so relieved' the world finally knows Bruce's 'big, big, big dark secret'. Bruce, who has a son Burt, 36 and a daughter Cassandra, 34, with Chrystie, revealed he identified as a woman during a prime time interview with Diane Sawyer on Friday night. The 65-year-old told Sawyer that 'for all intents and purposes I am a woman' and 'can't live a lie any longer.' The decathlete, who has been married three times and who has six biological children, married Chrystie straight out of school and told Sawyer she was the first person he trusted about his gender issues and his cross-dressing. 'He was in pain, He was tearful at times, it broke my heart for him. 'I think it was cathartic to watch it together.' Indeed, Crownover revealed to Access Hollywood that she, Bruce and his second wife Linda and all the Jenner kids (including Kendall and Kylie), watched the ABC special. She said the atmospher was 'emotional', 'nervous' and 'tense'. When asked how Bruce left, Crownover said he left in a rush. 'Bruce was in a big hurry. There wasn't much that was said'. Gold! Proud wife Chrystie, who'd supported Bruce's amateur athletic career through two summer Olympics, was there to see her husband break records and win his gold medal in Montreal in 1976 - four years after he told her about his gender identity issues . Loyal and supportive: Chrystie, the daughter of a Mormon minister, has known for more than 43 years that her ex Bruce believes he is female and she has stood by him as they raised Cassandra and Burt (right) and now are grandparents . Now, in the wake of Bruce's brave decision to reveal his gender struggle, Chrystie thinks her ex-husband has given a gift to the world. 'Im sure there are plenty of people who dont have the courage to come out ever and they live dark tortured life,' said Chrystie. 'I feel it was a gift he gave to me that he shared something so intimate.' Bruce and Chrystie met at Graceland University in Iowa in 1968, where he was studying on a football scholarship. He and the Mormon minister's daughter fell in love and married in 1972, the same year he represented the US as a decathlete at the Munich Olympics. The former Olympian was single for several years following his 1986 split from Linda. In his interview with Sawyer, he said that he had started at that time to explore his gender identity and took hormone therapy for about five years. He also had some plastic surgery. But towards the end of 1990, he met Kris Kardashian, the estranged wife of famed LA attorney Robert Kardashian. When Kris' divorce came through in March 1991, the two married the next month with all eight of their children from their two previous marriages taking part in the ceremony. Bruce became a stepfather to his new wife's children - Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob Kardashian. In 1995, Kris gave birth to a daughter Kendall, and in 1997 to another daughter Kylie. Bruce revealed that his third wife also has known his secret for a while. During Diane Sawyer's interview, Bruce Jenner's sons and daughter, Cassandra appeared on air and said they struggled to deal with their father's news, but support him 100 percent. Jenner's eldest son, 36-year-old Burt was also supportive, but admitted he struggled with the news. 'It’s hard for me,' he said. He’s always answered his phone, you know, "What are you doin' big guy?". "Well, nothin' big guy!" 'And now, you know, do I ever... would you ever call a female "big guy"? No you would not.' | Relief: Chrystie Crownover told GMA on Monday that she watched her ex-husband, Bruce Jenner's dramatic ABC Diane Sawyer interview with the Olympic athlete and their children . Bruce Jenner's first wife has shared the emotional moment her ex-husband told her he wanted to be a woman and how she kept his secret for 43-years. Speaking to GMA in a tearful interview, Chrystie Crownover, the daughter of a Mormon minister, told how the Olympic champion first opened up to her when they married in 1972. 'I cant remember the exact words because it was such a shock to me,' said Chrystie, 63, who revealed she watched Friday's Diane Sawyer interview together with Bruce. 'He opened up his heart and confessed he had to share this deep dark secret. He had to be a woman. 'Bruce was in a big hurry. There wasn't much that was said'. Gold! Proud wife Chrystie, who'd supported Bruce's amateur athletic career through two summer Olympics, was there to see her husband break records and win his gold medal in Montreal in 1976 - four years after he told her about his gender identity issues . Loyal and supportive: Chrystie, the daughter of a Mormon minister, has known for more than 43 years that her ex Bruce believes he is female and she has stood by him as they raised Cassandra and Burt (right) and now are grandparents . 'It’s hard for me,' he said. He’s always answered his phone, you know, "What are you doin' big guy?". "Well, nothin' big guy!" 'And now, you know, do I ever... would you ever call a female "big guy"? No you would not.' |
A piano teacher accused of sexually assaulting an underage student killed himself outside a New Hampshire courthouse hours before his case was declared a mistrial, authorities say. John Goodwin, of Atkinson, shot himself near his car outside the Rockingham County Superior Courthouse in Brentwood on Friday. He was airlifted to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The jury was not aware of what had happened outside the courthouse when they decided they could not reach a verdict in the 75-year-old's case, according to New England Cable News. John Goodwin, 75, killed himself outside of Rockingham County Superior Courthouse on Friday morning while jurors were deliberating claims that Goodwin had sexually assaulted an underage student . Prosecutors said that Goodwin, who pleaded not guilty, repeatedly sexually assaulted an 11-year-old student from 2002 to 2005. The former student testified he didn't come forward until 2013 because he was embarrassed, according to WMUR. Goodwin's lawyer, Joe Welsh, acknowledged his client was 'touchy-feely,' but said he didn't commit a crime. 'He did hug his student, rubbed his back, massage,' said Welsh. 'It's not a crime. Whether it's appropriate, that's different.' Goodwin's trial began Monday. The jury had been deliberating for two hours when Goodwin shot himself around 11am. He was not in custody at the time of the shooting. The jury was not aware of what had happened outside the courthouse when they decided they could not reach a verdict in Goodwin's case . | John Goodwin, 75, of Atkinson, New Hampshire, went on trial this week on six counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault .
The jury were not aware of what had happened when they decided they could not reach a verdict .
Goodwin had pleaded not guilty in the case in which prosecutors said he repeatedly sexually assaulted a student, who is now 24 .
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This is the moment a thief fled the scene after stealing the sat nav from a 73-year-old injured pensioner's crashed car as she waited for an ambulance. The 73-year-old woman suffered severe bruising to her legs and ribs after her blue Vauxhall Corsa collided with railings on the petrol forecourt of the Asda store in Hulme, Manchester. She was waiting from an ambulance with her husband, who has dementia, when the thief sneaked into her car and stole the black Garmin device from underneath the passenger seat. A member of the public took a photograph of the suspect as he left the scene and walked across the grass with his dog at around 12pm last Thursday. A man wearing purple shorts was photographed leaving the scene after a sat nav was stolen from a 73-year-old injured pensioner's crashed car in Hulme, Manchester . The man is described as being between 30 and 40, with a beard and wearing purple surf-style shorts. Police have issued the photograph of the suspected offender and are appealing to anyone who might know this man to come forward. PC Paul Brunton from Greater Manchester Police said: 'I have spoken to the woman and in her victim impact statement she has described this thief as 'the lowest of the low'. 'As she and her husband waited for an ambulance, injured from the collision moments before, what they needed was help and assistance but instead this thief took advantage of the opportunity, preyed upon their vulnerable state and stole their sat nav. The 73-year-old woman suffered severe bruising to her legs and ribs after her blue Vauxhall Corsa collided with railings on the petrol forecourt of the Asda store in Hulme, Manchester (not pictured) 'It is a sickening, appalling and cruel act and while I doubt the thief is ashamed of himself, I'm sure anyone reading or hearing this appeal will be disgusted. 'I would ask that people use that sense of indignation to help us find this man. 'A member of the public took a picture of the thief brazenly walking away from the scene with his dog. 'He was wearing distinctive shorts so hopefully someone will recognise this man as someone local to this area. 'If you do recognise him or if you even know this man, then please do the right thing and call us.' Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. | Thief stole sat nav from elderly woman's car after she was injured in crash .
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'He was wearing distinctive shorts so hopefully someone will recognise this man as someone local to this area. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. | 'A member of the public took a picture of the thief brazenly walking away from the scene with his dog. The man is described as being between 30 and 40, with a beard and wearing purple surf-style shorts. 'He was wearing distinctive shorts so hopefully someone will recognise this man as someone local to this area. The 73-year-old woman suffered severe bruising to her legs and ribs after her blue Vauxhall Corsa collided with railings on the petrol forecourt of the Asda store in Hulme, Manchester. This is the moment a thief fled the scene after stealing the sat nav from a 73-year-old injured pensioner's crashed car as she waited for an ambulance. A member of the public took a photograph of the suspect as he left the scene and walked across the grass with his dog at around 12pm last Thursday. She was waiting from an ambulance with her husband, who has dementia, when the thief sneaked into her car and stole the black Garmin device from underneath the passenger seat. 'If you do recognise him or if you even know this man, then please do the right thing and call us.' Police have issued the photograph of the suspected offender and are appealing to anyone who might know this man to come forward. 'I would ask that people use that sense of indignation to help us find this man. A man wearing purple shorts was photographed leaving the scene after a sat nav was stolen from a 73-year-old injured pensioner's crashed car in Hulme, Manchester . PC Paul Brunton from Greater Manchester Police said: 'I have spoken to the woman and in her victim impact statement she has described this thief as 'the lowest of the low'. The 73-year-old woman suffered severe bruising to her legs and ribs after her blue Vauxhall Corsa collided with railings on the petrol forecourt of the Asda store in Hulme, Manchester (not pictured) 'It is a sickening, appalling and cruel act and while I doubt the thief is ashamed of himself, I'm sure anyone reading or hearing this appeal will be disgusted. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 'As she and her husband waited for an ambulance, injured from the collision moments before, what they needed was help and assistance but instead this thief took advantage of the opportunity, preyed upon their vulnerable state and stole their sat nav. | This is the moment a thief fled the scene after stealing the sat nav from a 73-year-old injured pensioner's crashed car as she waited for an ambulance. The 73-year-old woman suffered severe bruising to her legs and ribs after her blue Vauxhall Corsa collided with railings on the petrol forecourt of the Asda store in Hulme, Manchester. She was waiting from an ambulance with her husband, who has dementia, when the thief sneaked into her car and stole the black Garmin device from underneath the passenger seat. Police have issued the photograph of the suspected offender and are appealing to anyone who might know this man to come forward. PC Paul Brunton from Greater Manchester Police said: 'I have spoken to the woman and in her victim impact statement she has described this thief as 'the lowest of the low'. 'As she and her husband waited for an ambulance, injured from the collision moments before, what they needed was help and assistance but instead this thief took advantage of the opportunity, preyed upon their vulnerable state and stole their sat nav. 'If you do recognise him or if you even know this man, then please do the right thing and call us.' Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. | This is the moment a thief fled the scene after stealing the sat nav from a 73-year-old injured pensioner's crashed car as she waited for an ambulance. The 73-year-old woman suffered severe bruising to her legs and ribs after her blue Vauxhall Corsa collided with railings on the petrol forecourt of the Asda store in Hulme, Manchester. She was waiting from an ambulance with her husband, who has dementia, when the thief sneaked into her car and stole the black Garmin device from underneath the passenger seat. A member of the public took a photograph of the suspect as he left the scene and walked across the grass with his dog at around 12pm last Thursday. Police have issued the photograph of the suspected offender and are appealing to anyone who might know this man to come forward. PC Paul Brunton from Greater Manchester Police said: 'I have spoken to the woman and in her victim impact statement she has described this thief as 'the lowest of the low'. 'As she and her husband waited for an ambulance, injured from the collision moments before, what they needed was help and assistance but instead this thief took advantage of the opportunity, preyed upon their vulnerable state and stole their sat nav. 'He was wearing distinctive shorts so hopefully someone will recognise this man as someone local to this area. 'If you do recognise him or if you even know this man, then please do the right thing and call us.' Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. | This is the moment a thief fled the scene after stealing the sat nav from a 73-year-old injured pensioner's crashed car as she waited for an ambulance. The 73-year-old woman suffered severe bruising to her legs and ribs after her blue Vauxhall Corsa collided with railings on the petrol forecourt of the Asda store in Hulme, Manchester. PC Paul Brunton from Greater Manchester Police said: 'I have spoken to the woman and in her victim impact statement she has described this thief as 'the lowest of the low'. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. |
A gel made from patients' own blood could help heal burns more quickly - and stop wounds getting worse. The gel contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) - a concentrated mix of substances in the blood that play a role in healing. It is made by taking a small amount of blood from a patient's arm (amounts vary depending on wound size, but typically no more than a couple of tablespoons) and then processing it in a machine that spins the blood at high speed until it separates into its various components. Blood is largely made up of a clear yellowish liquid, called plasma, but it also contains small, solid compounds - red cells, white cells and platelets. The platelets are important for clotting, but they also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors that are important for healing. U.S. researchers are testing the new gel it as a dressing for burns . Spinning the blood leaves behind the plasma and the platelets but in higher concentration - up to ten times greater than usual. Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and is also used in some cosmetic procedures that claim injecting it into the face can rejuvenate skin - nicknamed the 'vampire facelift'. U.S. researchers are testing it as a dressing for burns. As well as boosting healing, it is thought the gel, known as Magellan Bio-Bandage, will act as a barrier against infection. The researchers also hope using platelet-rich plasma will address a common problem with burns, which is that they often continue to get worse hours or even days after the original injury. This can mean a burn that had initially caused damage to the outer layer of skin (the epidermis) and the underlying tissue containing the hair follicles and sweat glands and smaller blood vessels (dermis) can become a 'full-thickness' burn. Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and for cosmetic procedures . This is where there is damage to the third and final layer of skin - the subcutis, which contains larger blood vessels and nerves, and regulates the temperature of the skin and body. Full-thickness burns usually require extensive treatment, including skin grafts. It's hoped the platelet-rich plasma will allow the wound to start to heal before it can deteriorate. The U.S. trial uses a new blood-spinning machine that is designed to be used at a patient's bedside, collecting it in a syringe ready for immediate use as a gel. Previous research suggests that the high concentration of growth factors in the platelet-rich plasma helps stimulate growth of new blood vessels and skin tissue. It's also suggested that it reduces pain, though it's not clear why. For the latest study, at the University of Utah and other burns centres, about 40 patients will have up to 18ml of the platelet-rich plasma (about three teaspoons) applied on to a partial-thickness burn within 72 hours of the initial injury. The quantities used may vary depending on the size of the injury. Commenting on the treatment, Dr Bav Shergill, consultant dermatologist at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, said: 'This is emerging technology that is causing a great deal of excitement. Platelet-rich plasma is already being used by orthopaedic surgeons with some amazing successes. 'We are all looking for a method to collect and purify a high concentration of these effective molecules to improve repair in skin disorders. I look forward to large-scale trials of PRP showing similar results.' Meanwhile, a combination of platelet-rich plasma and stem cells is being tested as a treatment for knee arthritis. Researchers at the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine in Chandigarh, India, believe injections of both substances will help regenerate worn-out cartilage, the tissues that cushions the joint. Stem cells have the ability to turn into different cell types. About 40 patients will be given injections of either stem cells and platelet-rich plasma or just platelet-rich plasma and the results compared. | Gel contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
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"A gel made from patients' own blood could help heal burns more quickly - and stop wounds getting worse.",
"The gel contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) - a concentrated mix of substances in the blood that play a role in healing.",
"It is made by taking a small amount of blood from a patient's arm (amounts vary depending on wound size, but typically no more than a couple of tablespoons) and then processing it in a machine that spins the blood at high speed until it separates into its various components.",
"Blood is largely made up of a clear yellowish liquid, called plasma, but it also contains small, solid compounds - red cells, white cells and platelets.",
"The platelets are important for clotting, but they also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors that are important for healing.",
"U.S. researchers are testing the new gel it as a dressing for burns .",
"Spinning the blood leaves behind the plasma and the platelets but in higher concentration - up to ten times greater than usual.",
"Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and is also used in some cosmetic procedures that claim injecting it into the face can rejuvenate skin - nicknamed the 'vampire facelift'.",
"U.S. researchers are testing it as a dressing for burns.",
"As well as boosting healing, it is thought the gel, known as Magellan Bio-Bandage, will act as a barrier against infection.",
"The researchers also hope using platelet-rich plasma will address a common problem with burns, which is that they often continue to get worse hours or even days after the original injury.",
"This can mean a burn that had initially caused damage to the outer layer of skin (the epidermis) and the underlying tissue containing the hair follicles and sweat glands and smaller blood vessels (dermis) can become a 'full-thickness' burn.",
"Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and for cosmetic procedures .",
"This is where there is damage to the third and final layer of skin - the subcutis, which contains larger blood vessels and nerves, and regulates the temperature of the skin and body.",
"Full-thickness burns usually require extensive treatment, including skin grafts.",
"It's hoped the platelet-rich plasma will allow the wound to start to heal before it can deteriorate.",
"The U.S. trial uses a new blood-spinning machine that is designed to be used at a patient's bedside, collecting it in a syringe ready for immediate use as a gel.",
"Previous research suggests that the high concentration of growth factors in the platelet-rich plasma helps stimulate growth of new blood vessels and skin tissue.",
"It's also suggested that it reduces pain, though it's not clear why.",
"For the latest study, at the University of Utah and other burns centres, about 40 patients will have up to 18ml of the platelet-rich plasma (about three teaspoons) applied on to a partial-thickness burn within 72 hours of the initial injury.",
"The quantities used may vary depending on the size of the injury.",
"Commenting on the treatment, Dr Bav Shergill, consultant dermatologist at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, said: 'This is emerging technology that is causing a great deal of excitement.",
"Platelet-rich plasma is already being used by orthopaedic surgeons with some amazing successes.",
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] | A gel made from patients' own blood could help heal burns more quickly - and stop wounds getting worse. It is made by taking a small amount of blood from a patient's arm (amounts vary depending on wound size, but typically no more than a couple of tablespoons) and then processing it in a machine that spins the blood at high speed until it separates into its various components. The platelets are important for clotting, but they also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors that are important for healing. Spinning the blood leaves behind the plasma and the platelets but in higher concentration - up to ten times greater than usual. U.S. researchers are testing it as a dressing for burns. The researchers also hope using platelet-rich plasma will address a common problem with burns, which is that they often continue to get worse hours or even days after the original injury. Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and for cosmetic procedures . Full-thickness burns usually require extensive treatment, including skin grafts. The U.S. trial uses a new blood-spinning machine that is designed to be used at a patient's bedside, collecting it in a syringe ready for immediate use as a gel. It's also suggested that it reduces pain, though it's not clear why. The quantities used may vary depending on the size of the injury. Platelet-rich plasma is already being used by orthopaedic surgeons with some amazing successes. I look forward to large-scale trials of PRP showing similar results.' Researchers at the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine in Chandigarh, India, believe injections of both substances will help regenerate worn-out cartilage, the tissues that cushions the joint. About 40 patients will be given injections of either stem cells and platelet-rich plasma or just platelet-rich plasma and the results compared. | Researchers at the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine in Chandigarh, India, believe injections of both substances will help regenerate worn-out cartilage, the tissues that cushions the joint. For the latest study, at the University of Utah and other burns centres, about 40 patients will have up to 18ml of the platelet-rich plasma (about three teaspoons) applied on to a partial-thickness burn within 72 hours of the initial injury. 'We are all looking for a method to collect and purify a high concentration of these effective molecules to improve repair in skin disorders. Stem cells have the ability to turn into different cell types. It's hoped the platelet-rich plasma will allow the wound to start to heal before it can deteriorate. Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and for cosmetic procedures . Blood is largely made up of a clear yellowish liquid, called plasma, but it also contains small, solid compounds - red cells, white cells and platelets. About 40 patients will be given injections of either stem cells and platelet-rich plasma or just platelet-rich plasma and the results compared. As well as boosting healing, it is thought the gel, known as Magellan Bio-Bandage, will act as a barrier against infection. Meanwhile, a combination of platelet-rich plasma and stem cells is being tested as a treatment for knee arthritis. Spinning the blood leaves behind the plasma and the platelets but in higher concentration - up to ten times greater than usual. The U.S. trial uses a new blood-spinning machine that is designed to be used at a patient's bedside, collecting it in a syringe ready for immediate use as a gel. Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and is also used in some cosmetic procedures that claim injecting it into the face can rejuvenate skin - nicknamed the 'vampire facelift'. Platelet-rich plasma is already being used by orthopaedic surgeons with some amazing successes. I look forward to large-scale trials of PRP showing similar results.' | A gel made from patients' own blood could help heal burns more quickly - and stop wounds getting worse. The gel contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) - a concentrated mix of substances in the blood that play a role in healing. It is made by taking a small amount of blood from a patient's arm (amounts vary depending on wound size, but typically no more than a couple of tablespoons) and then processing it in a machine that spins the blood at high speed until it separates into its various components. Blood is largely made up of a clear yellowish liquid, called plasma, but it also contains small, solid compounds - red cells, white cells and platelets. The platelets are important for clotting, but they also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors that are important for healing. Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and for cosmetic procedures . This is where there is damage to the third and final layer of skin - the subcutis, which contains larger blood vessels and nerves, and regulates the temperature of the skin and body. Full-thickness burns usually require extensive treatment, including skin grafts. It's hoped the platelet-rich plasma will allow the wound to start to heal before it can deteriorate. The U.S. trial uses a new blood-spinning machine that is designed to be used at a patient's bedside, collecting it in a syringe ready for immediate use as a gel. Meanwhile, a combination of platelet-rich plasma and stem cells is being tested as a treatment for knee arthritis. Researchers at the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine in Chandigarh, India, believe injections of both substances will help regenerate worn-out cartilage, the tissues that cushions the joint. Stem cells have the ability to turn into different cell types. About 40 patients will be given injections of either stem cells and platelet-rich plasma or just platelet-rich plasma and the results compared. | A gel made from patients' own blood could help heal burns more quickly - and stop wounds getting worse. The gel contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) - a concentrated mix of substances in the blood that play a role in healing. It is made by taking a small amount of blood from a patient's arm (amounts vary depending on wound size, but typically no more than a couple of tablespoons) and then processing it in a machine that spins the blood at high speed until it separates into its various components. Blood is largely made up of a clear yellowish liquid, called plasma, but it also contains small, solid compounds - red cells, white cells and platelets. The platelets are important for clotting, but they also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors that are important for healing. U.S. researchers are testing the new gel it as a dressing for burns . Spinning the blood leaves behind the plasma and the platelets but in higher concentration - up to ten times greater than usual. Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and is also used in some cosmetic procedures that claim injecting it into the face can rejuvenate skin - nicknamed the 'vampire facelift'. This can mean a burn that had initially caused damage to the outer layer of skin (the epidermis) and the underlying tissue containing the hair follicles and sweat glands and smaller blood vessels (dermis) can become a 'full-thickness' burn. Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and for cosmetic procedures . This is where there is damage to the third and final layer of skin - the subcutis, which contains larger blood vessels and nerves, and regulates the temperature of the skin and body. Full-thickness burns usually require extensive treatment, including skin grafts. It's hoped the platelet-rich plasma will allow the wound to start to heal before it can deteriorate. The U.S. trial uses a new blood-spinning machine that is designed to be used at a patient's bedside, collecting it in a syringe ready for immediate use as a gel. Previous research suggests that the high concentration of growth factors in the platelet-rich plasma helps stimulate growth of new blood vessels and skin tissue. Platelet-rich plasma is already being used by orthopaedic surgeons with some amazing successes. 'We are all looking for a method to collect and purify a high concentration of these effective molecules to improve repair in skin disorders. I look forward to large-scale trials of PRP showing similar results.' Meanwhile, a combination of platelet-rich plasma and stem cells is being tested as a treatment for knee arthritis. Researchers at the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine in Chandigarh, India, believe injections of both substances will help regenerate worn-out cartilage, the tissues that cushions the joint. Stem cells have the ability to turn into different cell types. About 40 patients will be given injections of either stem cells and platelet-rich plasma or just platelet-rich plasma and the results compared. | A gel made from patients' own blood could help heal burns more quickly - and stop wounds getting worse. The gel contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) - a concentrated mix of substances in the blood that play a role in healing. It is made by taking a small amount of blood from a patient's arm (amounts vary depending on wound size, but typically no more than a couple of tablespoons) and then processing it in a machine that spins the blood at high speed until it separates into its various components. This is where there is damage to the third and final layer of skin - the subcutis, which contains larger blood vessels and nerves, and regulates the temperature of the skin and body. Full-thickness burns usually require extensive treatment, including skin grafts. It's hoped the platelet-rich plasma will allow the wound to start to heal before it can deteriorate. Stem cells have the ability to turn into different cell types. About 40 patients will be given injections of either stem cells and platelet-rich plasma or just platelet-rich plasma and the results compared. |
A fashion photographer suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF) is revolutionizing the way people look at the life-threatening disorder by snapping the portraits of 56 adult women living with the genetic disease to bring hope to children and teens diagnosed with the condition, which has no known cure. Ian Pettigrew, 46, from Ontario, Canada, was working on his book of portraits, Just Breathe: Adults with Cystic Fibrosis, when he realized that he had far more female subjects than male. After someone noted that the collection of photos was 'turning out to be a bunch of hot chicks with CF', he became inspired to start his second project, Salty Girls, starring women with the disorder, which damages the lungs and digestive system. 'I know what these woman go through on a daily basis; everyday it's a struggle living with CF. And, to the uninformed, it is the invisible fatal disease,' he wrote on his website of the upcoming book, which is 'dedicated to showing how beautiful those fighting CF truly are'. Scroll down for video . Beautiful fighter: Ian Pettigrew, from Ontario, Canada, photographed this woman with cystic fibrosis holding her oxygen tank as a part of his second book, Salty Girls, which aims to bring awareness to the disease . Lifelong battle: On his website, Mr Pettigrew, 46, wrote that the upcoming photography book (pictured) is 'dedicated to showing how beautiful those fighting CF truly are' For those with the inherited condition, a defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce a thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs, with symptoms including frequent lung infections, persistent coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, poor growth and slow weight gain. Mr Pettigrew explained that at the time he had seen in the news a model with Crohn's Disease posing in a bikini with her colostomy bag, as well as Tyra Banks interviewing a model with vitiligo, a disease that causes the causes the loss of skin color. 'I just thought well, it's time for a model with CF,' he said. The project's name, Salty Girls, is derived from the fact that people with CF have more salt in their sweat compared with those who do not have the disorder. Life of the party: This model posed in her lace bra while holding a Dos Equis beer bottle for her portrait . Still smiling: Another woman with CF wore a green two-piece to show off her chest tube . 'These women are inspirational and fearless, and we want to show hope for those younger CFers,' Mr Pettigrew noted of the women, who are roughly between the ages of 20 and 40. One of the models with CF, who chose to remain anonymous, revealed on Mr Pettigrew's website that the disease has led to her having 'countless body image issues'. 'It took a huge amount of courage for me to be able to expose my body for Salty Girls,' she explained. 'When I look at my body, all I see are my scars.' She added: 'I pick out every single thing I find wrong with my body, and compare it with other women's bodies.' The woman recalled growing up and being made fun of for the scar on her stomach, which was from her first of many surgeries. After years of being insecure with her body, she has vowed to take a stance. Proud woman: This model posed topless for Mr Pettigrew while smiling at the camera . Stay strong: Another woman with CF flaunted her tattoos in a black bra top and matching underwear . Badge of honor: One of the women featured in the book (pictured) wore a colorful bikini top while exposing her scars on her stomach . 'I will learn to appreciate, love, and nurture my body the way it should be. My body may be scarred due to all of the physical trauma I have had to endure with Cystic Fibrosis, BUT, it will never define "ME" as a person,' she wrote. 'It will define my experiences and how it has shaped my perspective on MYSELF, and EVERYONE that is struggling [sic].' She added: 'My scars tell a story of a triumph after every obstacle. My scars tell me that no matter the BS I've had to deal with in my life - I still manage to keep the fire in my spirit BURNING. That is enough to keep me going [sic].' Mr Pettigrew, who wasn't diagnosed with CF until he was 38-years-old, is looking to bring hope to children and teens with the fatal disease. Last year, Pettigrew traveled 6,000 miles to 25 different cities to photograph 92 adults with the disorder for his book Just Breathe. No fear: Another model rolled up her muscle T-shirt to show off her scars, as well as her arm tattoos . Important message: This woman wore a tank top that reminds others that she is beautiful . Eskimo-inspired: This CF sufferer sported a furry hat and nothing else when she posed for Mr Pettigrew . 'One of the goals of this project was for younger people with CF to see the portraits and know there is future for them,' Pettigrew told The Mighty. 'Yes, there are varying degrees and not all CFers are alike. But with the advances in treatment, proper nutrition and exercise, it is a far brighter future than even just 10-15 years ago.' According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, few children who suffered from the disease in the 1950s lived to attend elementary school, but now many people diagnosed with the condition can expect to live into their 30s, 40s or longer. An estimated 30,000 people in the United States have CF, and nearly half the CF population are age 18 or older. 'People still have to realize this is a fatal, life-shortening disease,' Mr Pettigrew explained. '[CF] is brutal and heartbreaking. But there’s a sense of hope and optimism as well.' Casual look: A woman with 'Salty Girls' written on her shoulder donned a black bandeau top and denim cutoffs for her portrait . Happy girl: Another young woman showed off her cleavage in a black dress with a mesh cutout . Pin-up inspired: This model proudly posed with her hands on her hips in a floral bandeau top and high-waisted briefs . | 56 women with cystic fibrosis have been photographed so far for Ian Pettigrew's upcoming photography book Salty Girls .
The 46-year-old from Ontario, Canada, said the project is 'dedicated to showing how beautiful those fighting CF truly are'
Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic condition that damages the lungs and digestive system . | 49aebeb876947f5c4f2a73f6fca20ba9eebfe271 | [
"A fashion photographer suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF) is revolutionizing the way people look at the life-threatening disorder by snapping the portraits of 56 adult women living with the genetic disease to bring hope to children and teens diagnosed with the condition, which has no known cure.",
"Ian Pettigrew, 46, from Ontario, Canada, was working on his book of portraits, Just Breathe: Adults with Cystic Fibrosis, when he realized that he had far more female subjects than male.",
"After someone noted that the collection of photos was 'turning out to be a bunch of hot chicks with CF', he became inspired to start his second project, Salty Girls, starring women with the disorder, which damages the lungs and digestive system.",
"'I know what these woman go through on a daily basis; everyday it's a struggle living with CF.",
"And, to the uninformed, it is the invisible fatal disease,' he wrote on his website of the upcoming book, which is 'dedicated to showing how beautiful those fighting CF truly are'.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"Beautiful fighter: Ian Pettigrew, from Ontario, Canada, photographed this woman with cystic fibrosis holding her oxygen tank as a part of his second book, Salty Girls, which aims to bring awareness to the disease .",
"Lifelong battle: On his website, Mr Pettigrew, 46, wrote that the upcoming photography book (pictured) is 'dedicated to showing how beautiful those fighting CF truly are' For those with the inherited condition, a defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce a thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs, with symptoms including frequent lung infections, persistent coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, poor growth and slow weight gain.",
"Mr Pettigrew explained that at the time he had seen in the news a model with Crohn's Disease posing in a bikini with her colostomy bag, as well as Tyra Banks interviewing a model with vitiligo, a disease that causes the causes the loss of skin color.",
"'I just thought well, it's time for a model with CF,' he said.",
"The project's name, Salty Girls, is derived from the fact that people with CF have more salt in their sweat compared with those who do not have the disorder.",
"Life of the party: This model posed in her lace bra while holding a Dos Equis beer bottle for her portrait .",
"Still smiling: Another woman with CF wore a green two-piece to show off her chest tube .",
"'These women are inspirational and fearless, and we want to show hope for those younger CFers,' Mr Pettigrew noted of the women, who are roughly between the ages of 20 and 40.",
"One of the models with CF, who chose to remain anonymous, revealed on Mr Pettigrew's website that the disease has led to her having 'countless body image issues'.",
"'It took a huge amount of courage for me to be able to expose my body for Salty Girls,' she explained.",
"'When I look at my body, all I see are my scars.'",
"She added: 'I pick out every single thing I find wrong with my body, and compare it with other women's bodies.'",
"The woman recalled growing up and being made fun of for the scar on her stomach, which was from her first of many surgeries.",
"After years of being insecure with her body, she has vowed to take a stance.",
"Proud woman: This model posed topless for Mr Pettigrew while smiling at the camera .",
"Stay strong: Another woman with CF flaunted her tattoos in a black bra top and matching underwear .",
"Badge of honor: One of the women featured in the book (pictured) wore a colorful bikini top while exposing her scars on her stomach .",
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"My body may be scarred due to all of the physical trauma I have had to endure with Cystic Fibrosis, BUT, it will never define \"ME\" as a person,' she wrote.",
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"No fear: Another model rolled up her muscle T-shirt to show off her scars, as well as her arm tattoos .",
"Important message: This woman wore a tank top that reminds others that she is beautiful .",
"Eskimo-inspired: This CF sufferer sported a furry hat and nothing else when she posed for Mr Pettigrew .",
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"Casual look: A woman with 'Salty Girls' written on her shoulder donned a black bandeau top and denim cutoffs for her portrait .",
"Happy girl: Another young woman showed off her cleavage in a black dress with a mesh cutout .",
"Pin-up inspired: This model proudly posed with her hands on her hips in a floral bandeau top and high-waisted briefs ."
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Mr Pettigrew explained that at the time he had seen in the news a model with Crohn's Disease posing in a bikini with her colostomy bag, as well as Tyra Banks interviewing a model with vitiligo, a disease that causes the causes the loss of skin color. The project's name, Salty Girls, is derived from the fact that people with CF have more salt in their sweat compared with those who do not have the disorder. Still smiling: Another woman with CF wore a green two-piece to show off her chest tube . One of the models with CF, who chose to remain anonymous, revealed on Mr Pettigrew's website that the disease has led to her having 'countless body image issues'. 'When I look at my body, all I see are my scars.' The woman recalled growing up and being made fun of for the scar on her stomach, which was from her first of many surgeries. Proud woman: This model posed topless for Mr Pettigrew while smiling at the camera . Badge of honor: One of the women featured in the book (pictured) wore a colorful bikini top while exposing her scars on her stomach . My body may be scarred due to all of the physical trauma I have had to endure with Cystic Fibrosis, BUT, it will never define "ME" as a person,' she wrote. She added: 'My scars tell a story of a triumph after every obstacle. That is enough to keep me going [sic].' Last year, Pettigrew traveled 6,000 miles to 25 different cities to photograph 92 adults with the disorder for his book Just Breathe. Important message: This woman wore a tank top that reminds others that she is beautiful . 'One of the goals of this project was for younger people with CF to see the portraits and know there is future for them,' Pettigrew told The Mighty. But with the advances in treatment, proper nutrition and exercise, it is a far brighter future than even just 10-15 years ago.' An estimated 30,000 people in the United States have CF, and nearly half the CF population are age 18 or older. '[CF] is brutal and heartbreaking. Casual look: A woman with 'Salty Girls' written on her shoulder donned a black bandeau top and denim cutoffs for her portrait . Pin-up inspired: This model proudly posed with her hands on her hips in a floral bandeau top and high-waisted briefs . | But with the advances in treatment, proper nutrition and exercise, it is a far brighter future than even just 10-15 years ago.' 'Yes, there are varying degrees and not all CFers are alike. An estimated 30,000 people in the United States have CF, and nearly half the CF population are age 18 or older. Eskimo-inspired: This CF sufferer sported a furry hat and nothing else when she posed for Mr Pettigrew . '[CF] is brutal and heartbreaking. 'One of the goals of this project was for younger people with CF to see the portraits and know there is future for them,' Pettigrew told The Mighty. A fashion photographer suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF) is revolutionizing the way people look at the life-threatening disorder by snapping the portraits of 56 adult women living with the genetic disease to bring hope to children and teens diagnosed with the condition, which has no known cure. Mr Pettigrew explained that at the time he had seen in the news a model with Crohn's Disease posing in a bikini with her colostomy bag, as well as Tyra Banks interviewing a model with vitiligo, a disease that causes the causes the loss of skin color. Last year, Pettigrew traveled 6,000 miles to 25 different cities to photograph 92 adults with the disorder for his book Just Breathe. Pin-up inspired: This model proudly posed with her hands on her hips in a floral bandeau top and high-waisted briefs . 'I just thought well, it's time for a model with CF,' he said. She added: 'My scars tell a story of a triumph after every obstacle. Mr Pettigrew, who wasn't diagnosed with CF until he was 38-years-old, is looking to bring hope to children and teens with the fatal disease. After years of being insecure with her body, she has vowed to take a stance. Happy girl: Another young woman showed off her cleavage in a black dress with a mesh cutout . | A fashion photographer suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF) is revolutionizing the way people look at the life-threatening disorder by snapping the portraits of 56 adult women living with the genetic disease to bring hope to children and teens diagnosed with the condition, which has no known cure. Ian Pettigrew, 46, from Ontario, Canada, was working on his book of portraits, Just Breathe: Adults with Cystic Fibrosis, when he realized that he had far more female subjects than male. After someone noted that the collection of photos was 'turning out to be a bunch of hot chicks with CF', he became inspired to start his second project, Salty Girls, starring women with the disorder, which damages the lungs and digestive system. 'I know what these woman go through on a daily basis; everyday it's a struggle living with CF. And, to the uninformed, it is the invisible fatal disease,' he wrote on his website of the upcoming book, which is 'dedicated to showing how beautiful those fighting CF truly are'. Scroll down for video . Beautiful fighter: Ian Pettigrew, from Ontario, Canada, photographed this woman with cystic fibrosis holding her oxygen tank as a part of his second book, Salty Girls, which aims to bring awareness to the disease . Lifelong battle: On his website, Mr Pettigrew, 46, wrote that the upcoming photography book (pictured) is 'dedicated to showing how beautiful those fighting CF truly are' For those with the inherited condition, a defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce a thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs, with symptoms including frequent lung infections, persistent coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, poor growth and slow weight gain. After years of being insecure with her body, she has vowed to take a stance. Proud woman: This model posed topless for Mr Pettigrew while smiling at the camera . Stay strong: Another woman with CF flaunted her tattoos in a black bra top and matching underwear . Badge of honor: One of the women featured in the book (pictured) wore a colorful bikini top while exposing her scars on her stomach . 'I will learn to appreciate, love, and nurture my body the way it should be. My body may be scarred due to all of the physical trauma I have had to endure with Cystic Fibrosis, BUT, it will never define "ME" as a person,' she wrote. 'It will define my experiences and how it has shaped my perspective on MYSELF, and EVERYONE that is struggling [sic].' An estimated 30,000 people in the United States have CF, and nearly half the CF population are age 18 or older. 'People still have to realize this is a fatal, life-shortening disease,' Mr Pettigrew explained. '[CF] is brutal and heartbreaking. But there’s a sense of hope and optimism as well.' Casual look: A woman with 'Salty Girls' written on her shoulder donned a black bandeau top and denim cutoffs for her portrait . Happy girl: Another young woman showed off her cleavage in a black dress with a mesh cutout . Pin-up inspired: This model proudly posed with her hands on her hips in a floral bandeau top and high-waisted briefs . | A fashion photographer suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF) is revolutionizing the way people look at the life-threatening disorder by snapping the portraits of 56 adult women living with the genetic disease to bring hope to children and teens diagnosed with the condition, which has no known cure. Ian Pettigrew, 46, from Ontario, Canada, was working on his book of portraits, Just Breathe: Adults with Cystic Fibrosis, when he realized that he had far more female subjects than male. After someone noted that the collection of photos was 'turning out to be a bunch of hot chicks with CF', he became inspired to start his second project, Salty Girls, starring women with the disorder, which damages the lungs and digestive system. 'I know what these woman go through on a daily basis; everyday it's a struggle living with CF. And, to the uninformed, it is the invisible fatal disease,' he wrote on his website of the upcoming book, which is 'dedicated to showing how beautiful those fighting CF truly are'. Scroll down for video . Beautiful fighter: Ian Pettigrew, from Ontario, Canada, photographed this woman with cystic fibrosis holding her oxygen tank as a part of his second book, Salty Girls, which aims to bring awareness to the disease . Lifelong battle: On his website, Mr Pettigrew, 46, wrote that the upcoming photography book (pictured) is 'dedicated to showing how beautiful those fighting CF truly are' For those with the inherited condition, a defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce a thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs, with symptoms including frequent lung infections, persistent coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, poor growth and slow weight gain. Mr Pettigrew explained that at the time he had seen in the news a model with Crohn's Disease posing in a bikini with her colostomy bag, as well as Tyra Banks interviewing a model with vitiligo, a disease that causes the causes the loss of skin color. 'I just thought well, it's time for a model with CF,' he said. The project's name, Salty Girls, is derived from the fact that people with CF have more salt in their sweat compared with those who do not have the disorder. Life of the party: This model posed in her lace bra while holding a Dos Equis beer bottle for her portrait . She added: 'I pick out every single thing I find wrong with my body, and compare it with other women's bodies.' The woman recalled growing up and being made fun of for the scar on her stomach, which was from her first of many surgeries. After years of being insecure with her body, she has vowed to take a stance. Proud woman: This model posed topless for Mr Pettigrew while smiling at the camera . Stay strong: Another woman with CF flaunted her tattoos in a black bra top and matching underwear . Badge of honor: One of the women featured in the book (pictured) wore a colorful bikini top while exposing her scars on her stomach . 'I will learn to appreciate, love, and nurture my body the way it should be. My body may be scarred due to all of the physical trauma I have had to endure with Cystic Fibrosis, BUT, it will never define "ME" as a person,' she wrote. 'It will define my experiences and how it has shaped my perspective on MYSELF, and EVERYONE that is struggling [sic].' She added: 'My scars tell a story of a triumph after every obstacle. My scars tell me that no matter the BS I've had to deal with in my life - I still manage to keep the fire in my spirit BURNING. 'One of the goals of this project was for younger people with CF to see the portraits and know there is future for them,' Pettigrew told The Mighty. 'Yes, there are varying degrees and not all CFers are alike. But with the advances in treatment, proper nutrition and exercise, it is a far brighter future than even just 10-15 years ago.' According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, few children who suffered from the disease in the 1950s lived to attend elementary school, but now many people diagnosed with the condition can expect to live into their 30s, 40s or longer. An estimated 30,000 people in the United States have CF, and nearly half the CF population are age 18 or older. 'People still have to realize this is a fatal, life-shortening disease,' Mr Pettigrew explained. '[CF] is brutal and heartbreaking. But there’s a sense of hope and optimism as well.' Casual look: A woman with 'Salty Girls' written on her shoulder donned a black bandeau top and denim cutoffs for her portrait . Happy girl: Another young woman showed off her cleavage in a black dress with a mesh cutout . Pin-up inspired: This model proudly posed with her hands on her hips in a floral bandeau top and high-waisted briefs . | A fashion photographer suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF) is revolutionizing the way people look at the life-threatening disorder by snapping the portraits of 56 adult women living with the genetic disease to bring hope to children and teens diagnosed with the condition, which has no known cure. Ian Pettigrew, 46, from Ontario, Canada, was working on his book of portraits, Just Breathe: Adults with Cystic Fibrosis, when he realized that he had far more female subjects than male. After someone noted that the collection of photos was 'turning out to be a bunch of hot chicks with CF', he became inspired to start his second project, Salty Girls, starring women with the disorder, which damages the lungs and digestive system. 'I know what these woman go through on a daily basis; everyday it's a struggle living with CF. Stay strong: Another woman with CF flaunted her tattoos in a black bra top and matching underwear . Badge of honor: One of the women featured in the book (pictured) wore a colorful bikini top while exposing her scars on her stomach . 'I will learn to appreciate, love, and nurture my body the way it should be. Casual look: A woman with 'Salty Girls' written on her shoulder donned a black bandeau top and denim cutoffs for her portrait . Happy girl: Another young woman showed off her cleavage in a black dress with a mesh cutout . Pin-up inspired: This model proudly posed with her hands on her hips in a floral bandeau top and high-waisted briefs . |
As a wealth management consultant for a prestigious London firm, Craig Lister is used to keeping his cool. But lately, that's become rather more difficult. Craig, 54, is on hormone therapy for prostate cancer, which starves cancer cells by reducing levels of testosterone in the body - and has the side-effect of hot flushes. 'I have about ten to 12 flushes a day, and six to eight at night,' says Craig, a Yorkshireman who lives in Watford, Hertfordshire, with wife Sue, a teacher, 52, and their three children, George, 22, Evie, 20, and Joseph, 18. Craig, 54, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. He is now well and his tumours have shrunk . 'I know when one's coming. The feeling suddenly builds up as if you've gone into a sauna. Within minutes I'm in full sweat. Five or ten minutes later, it's gone.' Craig has taken to carrying a spare shirt in his briefcase when he goes to meet clients. 'I'll turn up to a lunch and suddenly have a hot sweat and my shirt will be soaked,' he says. 'I nip off to the loos and have a wash and change.' Hormone therapy, usually given in the form of regular injections or implants, is the first treatment offered to men with advanced prostate cancer - where the cancer has spread beyond the prostate. It can't cure the cancer, but can help keep it under control. Hormone therapy is also given alongside radiotherapy to some men with localised prostate cancer to shrink the cancer and make it easier to treat. The jabs typically contain drugs called luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) blockers. These act on the pituitary gland in the brain, to stop the production of hormones which are released into the bloodstream and bind with cells in the testicles to make testosterone. Even though the cancer is now microscopic he is still taking hormone treatment . The majority of prostate cancers rely on the hormone to grow. Lowering the amount in the body means it's less able to spread. In England alone, 13,000 men receive the treatment every year - in the form of jabs given monthly or every three months according to the charity Prostate Cancer UK. However, blocking testosterone can cause a variety of side-effects, explains Ali Rooke, a specialist nurse at the charity. 'Testosterone is a man's natural source of energy, so along with hot flushes we often see fatigue. It also has an important role in sexual function, so there can be a loss of libido,' she says. 'There can be mood swings and depression; some men also report breast swelling, nipple tenderness and weight gain around the middle. All of these are similar to what women go through during the menopause, when levels of their equivalent hormone, oestrogen, start to fall.' Hormone therapy also raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and can cause bone thinning, because testosterone is important for bone density. Studies by Prostate Cancer UK have found that 80 per cent of men having hormone therapy will suffer hot flushes, and 27 per cent of these say it is the side-effect that troubles them the most. This rings true for Craig. 'People don't tell you much about hormone therapy at the beginning,' he says. 'I am basically a menopausal man. I have mood swings and I've put on two-and-a-half stone. But the worst thing has been the hot sweats. I'm up a few times a night, sometimes having to change the sheets and it's tiring. 'Of course, this wakes Sue up, too, and then she's worrying. 'She used to have hot flushes and so she's very sympathetic. The difference with me is that I don't know if they will ever end.' Men with advanced prostate cancer could be on hormone therapy for the rest of their life, says Ali Rooke. 'But men who are on it along with radiotherapy tend to only have it for up to three years until the cancer has been treated.' She says the charity receives hundreds of calls every year from men struggling with hot flushes and side-effects of hormone therapy. 'Men are warned about side-effects, but clinic appointment times are not long, so doctors can't realistically talk through them all in detail. It's also hard to predict what side-effects a man will have and how he will respond.' There are treatments to alleviate hot flushes, such as drugs based on the female hormone progesterone, which has an effect like testosterone but doesn't fuel the growth of cancer cells. Some men find that complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, or herbal supplements, such as sage tea or black cohosh, help, but the benefits are yet to be proven clinically. But now new research suggests that cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, a psychological technique and talking therapy, could help. This causes hot flushes and night sweats . A trial on prostate cancer patients at King's College London, published in March, has shown such impressive results that it is likely to be offered nationally. CBT works by helping people understand the links between their beliefs, thoughts and behaviour. It's a recognised treatment for anxiety and other mental health conditions. Myra Hunter, professor of clinical health psychology at King's, has previously found that CBT reduces hot flushes in menopausal women, and breast cancer patients who are experiencing them as a result of treatments that reduce levels of oestrogen. 'Beliefs about hot flushes can exacerbate the symptoms,' she says. Professor Hunter believes that by replacing overly negative thoughts about hot flushes with more helpful, positive ones, they will have less of an impact. Her latest study recruited 68 men receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer, all of whom were experiencing at least ten hot flushes and night sweats a week. Half the group were given treatment as usual (access to doctors and information about the problem) and the other half received a self-help CBT booklet, a CD and two sessions with a psychologist. The men were taught breathing exercises, advised on lifestyle changes and sleep management, and encouraged to challenge negative beliefs and presumptions. 'Women feel hot flushes are a signifier of their age and reproductive status,' says Professor Hunter. 'In our interviews with men, we found the hot flushes signified a threat to their masculinity. 'They felt the hot flushes had social consequences - people would think that there was something wrong with them. And they catastrophised, so if they had one in the night they assumed they'd feel terrible the next day.' After six weeks, the CBT group's hot flushes were 40 per cent less problematic and 36 per cent less frequent, compared with 12 per cent and 16 per cent reductions in the control group. CBT is not always easily available on the NHS. Professor Hunter is hoping to offer her self-help audio guide and booklet for hot flushes free through Prostate Cancer UK, but this has not yet been confirmed. Craig was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer three years ago, at the age of 50, so quality of life is important to him. By the time of his diagnosis, the cancer had spread beyond the prostate to his lungs and to the lymph nodes in his pelvis and abdomen, so surgery was not an option. While the hormone treatment has been helpful, the hot flushes have been hard to deal with. He is about to try a new type of radiotherapy, but expects to be on hormone therapy indefinitely. However, he says taking the right attitude to hot flushes has helped him hugely. 'From the beginning I've been open about my condition, so all my friends and clients know why I have hot flushes. 'It's nothing to be embarrassed about. My family and I have learned to live in the now and be grateful for what we've got.' prostatecanceruk.org . | Craig Lister, 54, from Watford, is on hormone therapy for prostate cancer .
This starves cancer cells by reducing levels of testosterone in the body .
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"As a wealth management consultant for a prestigious London firm, Craig Lister is used to keeping his cool.",
"But lately, that's become rather more difficult.",
"Craig, 54, is on hormone therapy for prostate cancer, which starves cancer cells by reducing levels of testosterone in the body - and has the side-effect of hot flushes.",
"'I have about ten to 12 flushes a day, and six to eight at night,' says Craig, a Yorkshireman who lives in Watford, Hertfordshire, with wife Sue, a teacher, 52, and their three children, George, 22, Evie, 20, and Joseph, 18.",
"Craig, 54, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012.",
"He is now well and his tumours have shrunk .",
"'I know when one's coming.",
"The feeling suddenly builds up as if you've gone into a sauna.",
"Within minutes I'm in full sweat.",
"Five or ten minutes later, it's gone.'",
"Craig has taken to carrying a spare shirt in his briefcase when he goes to meet clients.",
"'I'll turn up to a lunch and suddenly have a hot sweat and my shirt will be soaked,' he says.",
"'I nip off to the loos and have a wash and change.'",
"Hormone therapy, usually given in the form of regular injections or implants, is the first treatment offered to men with advanced prostate cancer - where the cancer has spread beyond the prostate.",
"It can't cure the cancer, but can help keep it under control.",
"Hormone therapy is also given alongside radiotherapy to some men with localised prostate cancer to shrink the cancer and make it easier to treat.",
"The jabs typically contain drugs called luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) blockers.",
"These act on the pituitary gland in the brain, to stop the production of hormones which are released into the bloodstream and bind with cells in the testicles to make testosterone.",
"Even though the cancer is now microscopic he is still taking hormone treatment .",
"The majority of prostate cancers rely on the hormone to grow.",
"Lowering the amount in the body means it's less able to spread.",
"In England alone, 13,000 men receive the treatment every year - in the form of jabs given monthly or every three months according to the charity Prostate Cancer UK.",
"However, blocking testosterone can cause a variety of side-effects, explains Ali Rooke, a specialist nurse at the charity.",
"'Testosterone is a man's natural source of energy, so along with hot flushes we often see fatigue.",
"It also has an important role in sexual function, so there can be a loss of libido,' she says.",
"'There can be mood swings and depression; some men also report breast swelling, nipple tenderness and weight gain around the middle.",
"All of these are similar to what women go through during the menopause, when levels of their equivalent hormone, oestrogen, start to fall.'",
"Hormone therapy also raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and can cause bone thinning, because testosterone is important for bone density.",
"Studies by Prostate Cancer UK have found that 80 per cent of men having hormone therapy will suffer hot flushes, and 27 per cent of these say it is the side-effect that troubles them the most.",
"This rings true for Craig.",
"'People don't tell you much about hormone therapy at the beginning,' he says.",
"'I am basically a menopausal man.",
"I have mood swings and I've put on two-and-a-half stone.",
"But the worst thing has been the hot sweats.",
"I'm up a few times a night, sometimes having to change the sheets and it's tiring.",
"'Of course, this wakes Sue up, too, and then she's worrying.",
"'She used to have hot flushes and so she's very sympathetic.",
"The difference with me is that I don't know if they will ever end.'",
"Men with advanced prostate cancer could be on hormone therapy for the rest of their life, says Ali Rooke.",
"'But men who are on it along with radiotherapy tend to only have it for up to three years until the cancer has been treated.'",
"She says the charity receives hundreds of calls every year from men struggling with hot flushes and side-effects of hormone therapy.",
"'Men are warned about side-effects, but clinic appointment times are not long, so doctors can't realistically talk through them all in detail.",
"It's also hard to predict what side-effects a man will have and how he will respond.'",
"There are treatments to alleviate hot flushes, such as drugs based on the female hormone progesterone, which has an effect like testosterone but doesn't fuel the growth of cancer cells.",
"Some men find that complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, or herbal supplements, such as sage tea or black cohosh, help, but the benefits are yet to be proven clinically.",
"But now new research suggests that cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, a psychological technique and talking therapy, could help.",
"This causes hot flushes and night sweats .",
"A trial on prostate cancer patients at King's College London, published in March, has shown such impressive results that it is likely to be offered nationally.",
"CBT works by helping people understand the links between their beliefs, thoughts and behaviour.",
"It's a recognised treatment for anxiety and other mental health conditions.",
"Myra Hunter, professor of clinical health psychology at King's, has previously found that CBT reduces hot flushes in menopausal women, and breast cancer patients who are experiencing them as a result of treatments that reduce levels of oestrogen.",
"'Beliefs about hot flushes can exacerbate the symptoms,' she says.",
"Professor Hunter believes that by replacing overly negative thoughts about hot flushes with more helpful, positive ones, they will have less of an impact.",
"Her latest study recruited 68 men receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer, all of whom were experiencing at least ten hot flushes and night sweats a week.",
"Half the group were given treatment as usual (access to doctors and information about the problem) and the other half received a self-help CBT booklet, a CD and two sessions with a psychologist.",
"The men were taught breathing exercises, advised on lifestyle changes and sleep management, and encouraged to challenge negative beliefs and presumptions.",
"'Women feel hot flushes are a signifier of their age and reproductive status,' says Professor Hunter.",
"'In our interviews with men, we found the hot flushes signified a threat to their masculinity.",
"'They felt the hot flushes had social consequences - people would think that there was something wrong with them.",
"And they catastrophised, so if they had one in the night they assumed they'd feel terrible the next day.'",
"After six weeks, the CBT group's hot flushes were 40 per cent less problematic and 36 per cent less frequent, compared with 12 per cent and 16 per cent reductions in the control group.",
"CBT is not always easily available on the NHS.",
"Professor Hunter is hoping to offer her self-help audio guide and booklet for hot flushes free through Prostate Cancer UK, but this has not yet been confirmed.",
"Craig was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer three years ago, at the age of 50, so quality of life is important to him.",
"By the time of his diagnosis, the cancer had spread beyond the prostate to his lungs and to the lymph nodes in his pelvis and abdomen, so surgery was not an option.",
"While the hormone treatment has been helpful, the hot flushes have been hard to deal with.",
"He is about to try a new type of radiotherapy, but expects to be on hormone therapy indefinitely.",
"However, he says taking the right attitude to hot flushes has helped him hugely.",
"'From the beginning I've been open about my condition, so all my friends and clients know why I have hot flushes.",
"'It's nothing to be embarrassed about.",
"My family and I have learned to live in the now and be grateful for what we've got.'",
"prostatecanceruk.org ."
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It also has an important role in sexual function, so there can be a loss of libido,' she says. All of these are similar to what women go through during the menopause, when levels of their equivalent hormone, oestrogen, start to fall.' Studies by Prostate Cancer UK have found that 80 per cent of men having hormone therapy will suffer hot flushes, and 27 per cent of these say it is the side-effect that troubles them the most. 'People don't tell you much about hormone therapy at the beginning,' he says. I have mood swings and I've put on two-and-a-half stone. I'm up a few times a night, sometimes having to change the sheets and it's tiring. 'She used to have hot flushes and so she's very sympathetic. Men with advanced prostate cancer could be on hormone therapy for the rest of their life, says Ali Rooke. She says the charity receives hundreds of calls every year from men struggling with hot flushes and side-effects of hormone therapy. It's also hard to predict what side-effects a man will have and how he will respond.' Some men find that complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, or herbal supplements, such as sage tea or black cohosh, help, but the benefits are yet to be proven clinically. This causes hot flushes and night sweats . CBT works by helping people understand the links between their beliefs, thoughts and behaviour. Myra Hunter, professor of clinical health psychology at King's, has previously found that CBT reduces hot flushes in menopausal women, and breast cancer patients who are experiencing them as a result of treatments that reduce levels of oestrogen. Professor Hunter believes that by replacing overly negative thoughts about hot flushes with more helpful, positive ones, they will have less of an impact. Half the group were given treatment as usual (access to doctors and information about the problem) and the other half received a self-help CBT booklet, a CD and two sessions with a psychologist. 'Women feel hot flushes are a signifier of their age and reproductive status,' says Professor Hunter. 'They felt the hot flushes had social consequences - people would think that there was something wrong with them. After six weeks, the CBT group's hot flushes were 40 per cent less problematic and 36 per cent less frequent, compared with 12 per cent and 16 per cent reductions in the control group. Professor Hunter is hoping to offer her self-help audio guide and booklet for hot flushes free through Prostate Cancer UK, but this has not yet been confirmed. By the time of his diagnosis, the cancer had spread beyond the prostate to his lungs and to the lymph nodes in his pelvis and abdomen, so surgery was not an option. He is about to try a new type of radiotherapy, but expects to be on hormone therapy indefinitely. 'From the beginning I've been open about my condition, so all my friends and clients know why I have hot flushes. My family and I have learned to live in the now and be grateful for what we've got.' | Hormone therapy also raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and can cause bone thinning, because testosterone is important for bone density. 'But men who are on it along with radiotherapy tend to only have it for up to three years until the cancer has been treated.' Half the group were given treatment as usual (access to doctors and information about the problem) and the other half received a self-help CBT booklet, a CD and two sessions with a psychologist. Craig was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer three years ago, at the age of 50, so quality of life is important to him. Craig, 54, is on hormone therapy for prostate cancer, which starves cancer cells by reducing levels of testosterone in the body - and has the side-effect of hot flushes. This rings true for Craig. Craig has taken to carrying a spare shirt in his briefcase when he goes to meet clients. After six weeks, the CBT group's hot flushes were 40 per cent less problematic and 36 per cent less frequent, compared with 12 per cent and 16 per cent reductions in the control group. He is about to try a new type of radiotherapy, but expects to be on hormone therapy indefinitely. Men with advanced prostate cancer could be on hormone therapy for the rest of their life, says Ali Rooke. She says the charity receives hundreds of calls every year from men struggling with hot flushes and side-effects of hormone therapy. He is now well and his tumours have shrunk . But lately, that's become rather more difficult. 'It's nothing to be embarrassed about. It's a recognised treatment for anxiety and other mental health conditions. | As a wealth management consultant for a prestigious London firm, Craig Lister is used to keeping his cool. But lately, that's become rather more difficult. Craig, 54, is on hormone therapy for prostate cancer, which starves cancer cells by reducing levels of testosterone in the body - and has the side-effect of hot flushes. 'I have about ten to 12 flushes a day, and six to eight at night,' says Craig, a Yorkshireman who lives in Watford, Hertfordshire, with wife Sue, a teacher, 52, and their three children, George, 22, Evie, 20, and Joseph, 18. Craig, 54, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. He is now well and his tumours have shrunk . 'I know when one's coming. The feeling suddenly builds up as if you've gone into a sauna. Within minutes I'm in full sweat. Five or ten minutes later, it's gone.' Craig has taken to carrying a spare shirt in his briefcase when he goes to meet clients. 'I'll turn up to a lunch and suddenly have a hot sweat and my shirt will be soaked,' he says. 'I nip off to the loos and have a wash and change.' 'People don't tell you much about hormone therapy at the beginning,' he says. 'I am basically a menopausal man. I have mood swings and I've put on two-and-a-half stone. But the worst thing has been the hot sweats. I'm up a few times a night, sometimes having to change the sheets and it's tiring. 'Of course, this wakes Sue up, too, and then she's worrying. 'She used to have hot flushes and so she's very sympathetic. The difference with me is that I don't know if they will ever end.' Men with advanced prostate cancer could be on hormone therapy for the rest of their life, says Ali Rooke. 'But men who are on it along with radiotherapy tend to only have it for up to three years until the cancer has been treated.' She says the charity receives hundreds of calls every year from men struggling with hot flushes and side-effects of hormone therapy. 'Men are warned about side-effects, but clinic appointment times are not long, so doctors can't realistically talk through them all in detail. It's also hard to predict what side-effects a man will have and how he will respond.' After six weeks, the CBT group's hot flushes were 40 per cent less problematic and 36 per cent less frequent, compared with 12 per cent and 16 per cent reductions in the control group. CBT is not always easily available on the NHS. Professor Hunter is hoping to offer her self-help audio guide and booklet for hot flushes free through Prostate Cancer UK, but this has not yet been confirmed. Craig was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer three years ago, at the age of 50, so quality of life is important to him. By the time of his diagnosis, the cancer had spread beyond the prostate to his lungs and to the lymph nodes in his pelvis and abdomen, so surgery was not an option. While the hormone treatment has been helpful, the hot flushes have been hard to deal with. He is about to try a new type of radiotherapy, but expects to be on hormone therapy indefinitely. However, he says taking the right attitude to hot flushes has helped him hugely. 'From the beginning I've been open about my condition, so all my friends and clients know why I have hot flushes. 'It's nothing to be embarrassed about. My family and I have learned to live in the now and be grateful for what we've got.' prostatecanceruk.org . | As a wealth management consultant for a prestigious London firm, Craig Lister is used to keeping his cool. But lately, that's become rather more difficult. Craig, 54, is on hormone therapy for prostate cancer, which starves cancer cells by reducing levels of testosterone in the body - and has the side-effect of hot flushes. 'I have about ten to 12 flushes a day, and six to eight at night,' says Craig, a Yorkshireman who lives in Watford, Hertfordshire, with wife Sue, a teacher, 52, and their three children, George, 22, Evie, 20, and Joseph, 18. Craig, 54, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. He is now well and his tumours have shrunk . 'I know when one's coming. The feeling suddenly builds up as if you've gone into a sauna. Within minutes I'm in full sweat. Five or ten minutes later, it's gone.' Craig has taken to carrying a spare shirt in his briefcase when he goes to meet clients. 'I'll turn up to a lunch and suddenly have a hot sweat and my shirt will be soaked,' he says. 'I nip off to the loos and have a wash and change.' Hormone therapy, usually given in the form of regular injections or implants, is the first treatment offered to men with advanced prostate cancer - where the cancer has spread beyond the prostate. It can't cure the cancer, but can help keep it under control. Hormone therapy is also given alongside radiotherapy to some men with localised prostate cancer to shrink the cancer and make it easier to treat. The jabs typically contain drugs called luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) blockers. These act on the pituitary gland in the brain, to stop the production of hormones which are released into the bloodstream and bind with cells in the testicles to make testosterone. Even though the cancer is now microscopic he is still taking hormone treatment . Hormone therapy also raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and can cause bone thinning, because testosterone is important for bone density. Studies by Prostate Cancer UK have found that 80 per cent of men having hormone therapy will suffer hot flushes, and 27 per cent of these say it is the side-effect that troubles them the most. This rings true for Craig. 'People don't tell you much about hormone therapy at the beginning,' he says. 'I am basically a menopausal man. I have mood swings and I've put on two-and-a-half stone. But the worst thing has been the hot sweats. I'm up a few times a night, sometimes having to change the sheets and it's tiring. 'Of course, this wakes Sue up, too, and then she's worrying. 'She used to have hot flushes and so she's very sympathetic. The difference with me is that I don't know if they will ever end.' Men with advanced prostate cancer could be on hormone therapy for the rest of their life, says Ali Rooke. 'But men who are on it along with radiotherapy tend to only have it for up to three years until the cancer has been treated.' She says the charity receives hundreds of calls every year from men struggling with hot flushes and side-effects of hormone therapy. 'Men are warned about side-effects, but clinic appointment times are not long, so doctors can't realistically talk through them all in detail. It's also hard to predict what side-effects a man will have and how he will respond.' There are treatments to alleviate hot flushes, such as drugs based on the female hormone progesterone, which has an effect like testosterone but doesn't fuel the growth of cancer cells. Some men find that complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, or herbal supplements, such as sage tea or black cohosh, help, but the benefits are yet to be proven clinically. But now new research suggests that cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, a psychological technique and talking therapy, could help. Half the group were given treatment as usual (access to doctors and information about the problem) and the other half received a self-help CBT booklet, a CD and two sessions with a psychologist. The men were taught breathing exercises, advised on lifestyle changes and sleep management, and encouraged to challenge negative beliefs and presumptions. 'Women feel hot flushes are a signifier of their age and reproductive status,' says Professor Hunter. 'In our interviews with men, we found the hot flushes signified a threat to their masculinity. 'They felt the hot flushes had social consequences - people would think that there was something wrong with them. And they catastrophised, so if they had one in the night they assumed they'd feel terrible the next day.' After six weeks, the CBT group's hot flushes were 40 per cent less problematic and 36 per cent less frequent, compared with 12 per cent and 16 per cent reductions in the control group. CBT is not always easily available on the NHS. Professor Hunter is hoping to offer her self-help audio guide and booklet for hot flushes free through Prostate Cancer UK, but this has not yet been confirmed. Craig was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer three years ago, at the age of 50, so quality of life is important to him. By the time of his diagnosis, the cancer had spread beyond the prostate to his lungs and to the lymph nodes in his pelvis and abdomen, so surgery was not an option. While the hormone treatment has been helpful, the hot flushes have been hard to deal with. He is about to try a new type of radiotherapy, but expects to be on hormone therapy indefinitely. However, he says taking the right attitude to hot flushes has helped him hugely. 'From the beginning I've been open about my condition, so all my friends and clients know why I have hot flushes. 'It's nothing to be embarrassed about. My family and I have learned to live in the now and be grateful for what we've got.' prostatecanceruk.org . | As a wealth management consultant for a prestigious London firm, Craig Lister is used to keeping his cool. But lately, that's become rather more difficult. Craig, 54, is on hormone therapy for prostate cancer, which starves cancer cells by reducing levels of testosterone in the body - and has the side-effect of hot flushes. 'I have about ten to 12 flushes a day, and six to eight at night,' says Craig, a Yorkshireman who lives in Watford, Hertfordshire, with wife Sue, a teacher, 52, and their three children, George, 22, Evie, 20, and Joseph, 18. Craig, 54, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. He is now well and his tumours have shrunk . 'I know when one's coming. But the worst thing has been the hot sweats. I'm up a few times a night, sometimes having to change the sheets and it's tiring. 'Of course, this wakes Sue up, too, and then she's worrying. 'She used to have hot flushes and so she's very sympathetic. The difference with me is that I don't know if they will ever end.' Men with advanced prostate cancer could be on hormone therapy for the rest of their life, says Ali Rooke. 'But men who are on it along with radiotherapy tend to only have it for up to three years until the cancer has been treated.' He is about to try a new type of radiotherapy, but expects to be on hormone therapy indefinitely. However, he says taking the right attitude to hot flushes has helped him hugely. 'From the beginning I've been open about my condition, so all my friends and clients know why I have hot flushes. 'It's nothing to be embarrassed about. 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Anzac Day is a time to come together as one to salute our diggers who sacrificed and fought in Gallipoli, but it seems some have found another way to commemorate the special day. From pulling faces to complaining about waking up early for dawn service, tens of thousands of selfies from across the country have emerged on social media to mark the centenary ANZAC Day. Many had shared some special moments with their families and friends at football matches or a trip to the pub for two-up but others seemed to think the day was more about how they looked than commemorating others. Scroll down for video . One woman uploaded a selfie of herself in a low cut top (left) while another misspelt #lessweforget (right) One person wrote a meaningful caption about ANZAC Day but uploaded a bared stomach (left) while a clothing store uploaded three women eating ANZAC cookies with hashtag #leastweforget . Some people misspelt hashtags such as #leastweforget, #lessweforget or #letsweforget while others uploaded meaningful captions for the fallen soldiers but their photos have illustrated another story. Others pouted or posed with their tongues sticking out at the cameras with their friends while people posted inappropriate or disrespectful captions. One person wrote in their caption: 'Today is a day of reflection. I reflected what so many sacrifice for our country at dawn service' but their photograph showed their half bared stomach lying on a beach. One man got suited up for the ANZAC Day races but unfortunately his hashtag says #letsweforget while a woman took a full mirror selfie donning just a bikini with random hashtags mingled with ANZAC Day . One woman expressed a tired look after getting up early for dawn service along with hashtag #yawn (left) while a man appeared displeased about waking up early for dawn service (right) One woman said she had a father in the army but her picture illustrated something completely different (left) while two friends pulled funny and awkward looks inside a crowded bus as they headed to dawn service . Posing in front of a mirror, one woman, who wore a low cut top, posted the captions: 'Great morning! 3am wake up for dawn service at the army base! Joys of have [sic] a father in the army.' While another woman posted a full mirror selfie shot of herself with the hasthtag #lestweforget mingled with #shesquats, #bikinibod, #aussiebeachbabe and #realgirlslift. Sitting on a crowded bus as they headed towards dawn service, two friends uploaded a selfie of themselves pulling a funny look with the caption: 'Officially austrayaaaann'. Two young men uploaded a selfie with a misspelt hashtag #lessweforget (left) while one woman mingled her ANZAC Day hashtags such as #shesquats, #bikinibod, #aussiebeachbabe and #realgirlslift (right) Two female friends were seen pouting for the cameras (left) while another pair were posing with one sticking her tongue out (right) A clothing store in Western Australia uploaded three women cheekily eating ANZAC cookies but unfortunately misspelt their hashtag #leastweforget. One man posted a selfie of himself looking what appears to be displeased with the caption: 'Going to the Dawn Service sounded like a nice idea... until I had to get up.' Several photographs were taken from Instagram and shared onto a Tumblr page called ANZAC Day Selfies where it displayed some of the shocking examples. | Social media users flooded the internet with selfies on Anzac Day .
Several images had inappropriate and disrespectful captions .
Trend of misspelt hashtags, included #lessweforget #leastweforget .
People pulled faces, stuck their tongues out and posed under #anzacday .
The photographs were taken from Instagram and shared on a Tumblr page . | 5f92bb8be1229d36f9e8b39b619f83cd77701559 | [
"Anzac Day is a time to come together as one to salute our diggers who sacrificed and fought in Gallipoli, but it seems some have found another way to commemorate the special day.",
"From pulling faces to complaining about waking up early for dawn service, tens of thousands of selfies from across the country have emerged on social media to mark the centenary ANZAC Day.",
"Many had shared some special moments with their families and friends at football matches or a trip to the pub for two-up but others seemed to think the day was more about how they looked than commemorating others.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"One woman uploaded a selfie of herself in a low cut top (left) while another misspelt #lessweforget (right) One person wrote a meaningful caption about ANZAC Day but uploaded a bared stomach (left) while a clothing store uploaded three women eating ANZAC cookies with hashtag #leastweforget .",
"Some people misspelt hashtags such as #leastweforget, #lessweforget or #letsweforget while others uploaded meaningful captions for the fallen soldiers but their photos have illustrated another story.",
"Others pouted or posed with their tongues sticking out at the cameras with their friends while people posted inappropriate or disrespectful captions.",
"One person wrote in their caption: 'Today is a day of reflection.",
"I reflected what so many sacrifice for our country at dawn service' but their photograph showed their half bared stomach lying on a beach.",
"One man got suited up for the ANZAC Day races but unfortunately his hashtag says #letsweforget while a woman took a full mirror selfie donning just a bikini with random hashtags mingled with ANZAC Day .",
"One woman expressed a tired look after getting up early for dawn service along with hashtag #yawn (left) while a man appeared displeased about waking up early for dawn service (right) One woman said she had a father in the army but her picture illustrated something completely different (left) while two friends pulled funny and awkward looks inside a crowded bus as they headed to dawn service .",
"Posing in front of a mirror, one woman, who wore a low cut top, posted the captions: 'Great morning!",
"3am wake up for dawn service at the army base!",
"Joys of have [sic] a father in the army.'",
"While another woman posted a full mirror selfie shot of herself with the hasthtag #lestweforget mingled with #shesquats, #bikinibod, #aussiebeachbabe and #realgirlslift.",
"Sitting on a crowded bus as they headed towards dawn service, two friends uploaded a selfie of themselves pulling a funny look with the caption: 'Officially austrayaaaann'.",
"Two young men uploaded a selfie with a misspelt hashtag #lessweforget (left) while one woman mingled her ANZAC Day hashtags such as #shesquats, #bikinibod, #aussiebeachbabe and #realgirlslift (right) Two female friends were seen pouting for the cameras (left) while another pair were posing with one sticking her tongue out (right) A clothing store in Western Australia uploaded three women cheekily eating ANZAC cookies but unfortunately misspelt their hashtag #leastweforget.",
"One man posted a selfie of himself looking what appears to be displeased with the caption: 'Going to the Dawn Service sounded like a nice idea... until I had to get up.'",
"Several photographs were taken from Instagram and shared onto a Tumblr page called ANZAC Day Selfies where it displayed some of the shocking examples."
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One woman expressed a tired look after getting up early for dawn service along with hashtag #yawn (left) while a man appeared displeased about waking up early for dawn service (right) One woman said she had a father in the army but her picture illustrated something completely different (left) while two friends pulled funny and awkward looks inside a crowded bus as they headed to dawn service . 3am wake up for dawn service at the army base! While another woman posted a full mirror selfie shot of herself with the hasthtag #lestweforget mingled with #shesquats, #bikinibod, #aussiebeachbabe and #realgirlslift. Two young men uploaded a selfie with a misspelt hashtag #lessweforget (left) while one woman mingled her ANZAC Day hashtags such as #shesquats, #bikinibod, #aussiebeachbabe and #realgirlslift (right) Two female friends were seen pouting for the cameras (left) while another pair were posing with one sticking her tongue out (right) A clothing store in Western Australia uploaded three women cheekily eating ANZAC cookies but unfortunately misspelt their hashtag #leastweforget. Several photographs were taken from Instagram and shared onto a Tumblr page called ANZAC Day Selfies where it displayed some of the shocking examples. | Scroll down for video . One woman uploaded a selfie of herself in a low cut top (left) while another misspelt #lessweforget (right) One person wrote a meaningful caption about ANZAC Day but uploaded a bared stomach (left) while a clothing store uploaded three women eating ANZAC cookies with hashtag #leastweforget . While another woman posted a full mirror selfie shot of herself with the hasthtag #lestweforget mingled with #shesquats, #bikinibod, #aussiebeachbabe and #realgirlslift. One person wrote in their caption: 'Today is a day of reflection. From pulling faces to complaining about waking up early for dawn service, tens of thousands of selfies from across the country have emerged on social media to mark the centenary ANZAC Day. Several photographs were taken from Instagram and shared onto a Tumblr page called ANZAC Day Selfies where it displayed some of the shocking examples. One woman expressed a tired look after getting up early for dawn service along with hashtag #yawn (left) while a man appeared displeased about waking up early for dawn service (right) One woman said she had a father in the army but her picture illustrated something completely different (left) while two friends pulled funny and awkward looks inside a crowded bus as they headed to dawn service . Two young men uploaded a selfie with a misspelt hashtag #lessweforget (left) while one woman mingled her ANZAC Day hashtags such as #shesquats, #bikinibod, #aussiebeachbabe and #realgirlslift (right) Two female friends were seen pouting for the cameras (left) while another pair were posing with one sticking her tongue out (right) A clothing store in Western Australia uploaded three women cheekily eating ANZAC cookies but unfortunately misspelt their hashtag #leastweforget. One man posted a selfie of himself looking what appears to be displeased with the caption: 'Going to the Dawn Service sounded like a nice idea... until I had to get up.' Others pouted or posed with their tongues sticking out at the cameras with their friends while people posted inappropriate or disrespectful captions. Sitting on a crowded bus as they headed towards dawn service, two friends uploaded a selfie of themselves pulling a funny look with the caption: 'Officially austrayaaaann'. One man got suited up for the ANZAC Day races but unfortunately his hashtag says #letsweforget while a woman took a full mirror selfie donning just a bikini with random hashtags mingled with ANZAC Day . Anzac Day is a time to come together as one to salute our diggers who sacrificed and fought in Gallipoli, but it seems some have found another way to commemorate the special day. Some people misspelt hashtags such as #leastweforget, #lessweforget or #letsweforget while others uploaded meaningful captions for the fallen soldiers but their photos have illustrated another story. Posing in front of a mirror, one woman, who wore a low cut top, posted the captions: 'Great morning! | Anzac Day is a time to come together as one to salute our diggers who sacrificed and fought in Gallipoli, but it seems some have found another way to commemorate the special day. From pulling faces to complaining about waking up early for dawn service, tens of thousands of selfies from across the country have emerged on social media to mark the centenary ANZAC Day. Many had shared some special moments with their families and friends at football matches or a trip to the pub for two-up but others seemed to think the day was more about how they looked than commemorating others. Scroll down for video . I reflected what so many sacrifice for our country at dawn service' but their photograph showed their half bared stomach lying on a beach. One man got suited up for the ANZAC Day races but unfortunately his hashtag says #letsweforget while a woman took a full mirror selfie donning just a bikini with random hashtags mingled with ANZAC Day . One woman expressed a tired look after getting up early for dawn service along with hashtag #yawn (left) while a man appeared displeased about waking up early for dawn service (right) One woman said she had a father in the army but her picture illustrated something completely different (left) while two friends pulled funny and awkward looks inside a crowded bus as they headed to dawn service . Two young men uploaded a selfie with a misspelt hashtag #lessweforget (left) while one woman mingled her ANZAC Day hashtags such as #shesquats, #bikinibod, #aussiebeachbabe and #realgirlslift (right) Two female friends were seen pouting for the cameras (left) while another pair were posing with one sticking her tongue out (right) A clothing store in Western Australia uploaded three women cheekily eating ANZAC cookies but unfortunately misspelt their hashtag #leastweforget. One man posted a selfie of himself looking what appears to be displeased with the caption: 'Going to the Dawn Service sounded like a nice idea... until I had to get up.' Several photographs were taken from Instagram and shared onto a Tumblr page called ANZAC Day Selfies where it displayed some of the shocking examples. | Anzac Day is a time to come together as one to salute our diggers who sacrificed and fought in Gallipoli, but it seems some have found another way to commemorate the special day. From pulling faces to complaining about waking up early for dawn service, tens of thousands of selfies from across the country have emerged on social media to mark the centenary ANZAC Day. Many had shared some special moments with their families and friends at football matches or a trip to the pub for two-up but others seemed to think the day was more about how they looked than commemorating others. Scroll down for video . One woman uploaded a selfie of herself in a low cut top (left) while another misspelt #lessweforget (right) One person wrote a meaningful caption about ANZAC Day but uploaded a bared stomach (left) while a clothing store uploaded three women eating ANZAC cookies with hashtag #leastweforget . One person wrote in their caption: 'Today is a day of reflection. I reflected what so many sacrifice for our country at dawn service' but their photograph showed their half bared stomach lying on a beach. One man got suited up for the ANZAC Day races but unfortunately his hashtag says #letsweforget while a woman took a full mirror selfie donning just a bikini with random hashtags mingled with ANZAC Day . One woman expressed a tired look after getting up early for dawn service along with hashtag #yawn (left) while a man appeared displeased about waking up early for dawn service (right) One woman said she had a father in the army but her picture illustrated something completely different (left) while two friends pulled funny and awkward looks inside a crowded bus as they headed to dawn service . Posing in front of a mirror, one woman, who wore a low cut top, posted the captions: 'Great morning! Sitting on a crowded bus as they headed towards dawn service, two friends uploaded a selfie of themselves pulling a funny look with the caption: 'Officially austrayaaaann'. Two young men uploaded a selfie with a misspelt hashtag #lessweforget (left) while one woman mingled her ANZAC Day hashtags such as #shesquats, #bikinibod, #aussiebeachbabe and #realgirlslift (right) Two female friends were seen pouting for the cameras (left) while another pair were posing with one sticking her tongue out (right) A clothing store in Western Australia uploaded three women cheekily eating ANZAC cookies but unfortunately misspelt their hashtag #leastweforget. One man posted a selfie of himself looking what appears to be displeased with the caption: 'Going to the Dawn Service sounded like a nice idea... until I had to get up.' Several photographs were taken from Instagram and shared onto a Tumblr page called ANZAC Day Selfies where it displayed some of the shocking examples. | Anzac Day is a time to come together as one to salute our diggers who sacrificed and fought in Gallipoli, but it seems some have found another way to commemorate the special day. From pulling faces to complaining about waking up early for dawn service, tens of thousands of selfies from across the country have emerged on social media to mark the centenary ANZAC Day. One man got suited up for the ANZAC Day races but unfortunately his hashtag says #letsweforget while a woman took a full mirror selfie donning just a bikini with random hashtags mingled with ANZAC Day . Several photographs were taken from Instagram and shared onto a Tumblr page called ANZAC Day Selfies where it displayed some of the shocking examples. |
She's enjoyed trips to Bahrain and Florence in the last week alone but today, Princess Beatrice was spotted in a rather less glamorous location. The 26-year-old was back on royal duties and travelled to Litchfield in Staffordshire where she opened a new classroom at the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia. Dressed in a teal frock and a tailored black jacket, Beatrice smiled broadly as she arrived to the sound of cheers from a group of flag-waving children who had waited outside the school for her. Scroll down for video . Back to work: Beatrice arrives at the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia in Litchfield, Staffordshire . The engagement is the second in less than four days for the Princess, who on Friday was in Reading to open the town's Talbot Memorial Garden. The space commemorates a little girl named Amelia Saunders who was once a pupil at Reading School but was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour and died in 2013. The multiple appearances complete an unusually busy few days for Beatrice who has come under fire of late, thanks to her penchant for international travel. However, Beatrice, who has no official royal duties, has long championed children's educational causes and is herself dyslexic. Criticism: The two engagements come after Beatrice was criticised for going on 14 trips in just six months . Royal salute: Beatrice got a salute as her convoy pulled up outside the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia . All business: Beatrice was making her second official visit in less than four days . Cheers: The 26-year-old was greeted by a flag-waving crowd outside the school . The 26-year-old is also patron of a number of charities, among them the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the Teenage Cancer Trust. Instead, Beatrice is, according to her father's website, 'working full time in business' - although that hasn't prevented her from jetting off to glamorous destinations on a regular basis. Last week, the Princess was spotted hobnobbing with designers Karl Lagerfeld and Tory Burch at a fashion conference in the city of Florence. That trip came just a day after she was seen enjoying the company of Middle Eastern and Spanish royalty at the Bahrain Grand Prix alongside her boyfriend Dave Clark, 31. Enjoying the outing: Beatrice certainly appeared to be enjoying her visit and smiled broadly . Ready: Beatrice whips the covering off a commemorative plaque . And now for the big moment: She prepares to unveil the plaque in front of students . Sorted: The Princess poses with headmaster Dr Neville Brown as she completes the unveiling . Signing in: Before she left, Beatrice happily signed the visitor's book . More recently, Beatrice has enjoyed holidays in Verbier and Greece, as well as making several trips to New York to visit her sister, Princess Eugenie, 25. Like her sister, who has lived in the Big Apple since 2013, Beatrice's jaunts could shortly become a permanent stay following the announcement that the Princess has taken a finance job there. Beatrice, who has not had a full-time job since leaving her £20,000-a-year role at Sony last November, is yet to announce details of the position or a start date. Mr Clark, a Virgin Galactic executive, frequently joins the Princess on her international travels and was by her side when she enjoyed not one but two holidays on the Caribbean island of St. Barts in January alone. Job done! The Princess waved to students and staff as she was driven away from the school . Hobnobbing: Beatrice was at a fashion conference in Florence last week and is seen here with David Lauren . Jetset: Days before, she had been spotted in Bahrain with ex-King Juan Carlos of Spain and Dave Clark . Hitting the slopes: Princess Beatrice enjoys her most recent ski break, in Verbier at Easter . | Princess Beatrice was hard at work opening a classroom in Staffordshire .
Visit was her second official engagement in less than four days .
On Friday, she opened a memorial garden at Reading School in Berkshire .
But visits come shortly after another round of international travel .
Last week, Beatrice was at the Bahrain Grand Prix with her boyfriend .
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"She's enjoyed trips to Bahrain and Florence in the last week alone but today, Princess Beatrice was spotted in a rather less glamorous location.",
"The 26-year-old was back on royal duties and travelled to Litchfield in Staffordshire where she opened a new classroom at the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia.",
"Dressed in a teal frock and a tailored black jacket, Beatrice smiled broadly as she arrived to the sound of cheers from a group of flag-waving children who had waited outside the school for her.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"Back to work: Beatrice arrives at the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia in Litchfield, Staffordshire .",
"The engagement is the second in less than four days for the Princess, who on Friday was in Reading to open the town's Talbot Memorial Garden.",
"The space commemorates a little girl named Amelia Saunders who was once a pupil at Reading School but was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour and died in 2013.",
"The multiple appearances complete an unusually busy few days for Beatrice who has come under fire of late, thanks to her penchant for international travel.",
"However, Beatrice, who has no official royal duties, has long championed children's educational causes and is herself dyslexic.",
"Criticism: The two engagements come after Beatrice was criticised for going on 14 trips in just six months .",
"Royal salute: Beatrice got a salute as her convoy pulled up outside the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia .",
"All business: Beatrice was making her second official visit in less than four days .",
"Cheers: The 26-year-old was greeted by a flag-waving crowd outside the school .",
"The 26-year-old is also patron of a number of charities, among them the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the Teenage Cancer Trust.",
"Instead, Beatrice is, according to her father's website, 'working full time in business' - although that hasn't prevented her from jetting off to glamorous destinations on a regular basis.",
"Last week, the Princess was spotted hobnobbing with designers Karl Lagerfeld and Tory Burch at a fashion conference in the city of Florence.",
"That trip came just a day after she was seen enjoying the company of Middle Eastern and Spanish royalty at the Bahrain Grand Prix alongside her boyfriend Dave Clark, 31.",
"Enjoying the outing: Beatrice certainly appeared to be enjoying her visit and smiled broadly .",
"Ready: Beatrice whips the covering off a commemorative plaque .",
"And now for the big moment: She prepares to unveil the plaque in front of students .",
"Sorted: The Princess poses with headmaster Dr Neville Brown as she completes the unveiling .",
"Signing in: Before she left, Beatrice happily signed the visitor's book .",
"More recently, Beatrice has enjoyed holidays in Verbier and Greece, as well as making several trips to New York to visit her sister, Princess Eugenie, 25.",
"Like her sister, who has lived in the Big Apple since 2013, Beatrice's jaunts could shortly become a permanent stay following the announcement that the Princess has taken a finance job there.",
"Beatrice, who has not had a full-time job since leaving her £20,000-a-year role at Sony last November, is yet to announce details of the position or a start date.",
"Mr Clark, a Virgin Galactic executive, frequently joins the Princess on her international travels and was by her side when she enjoyed not one but two holidays on the Caribbean island of St. Barts in January alone.",
"Job done!",
"The Princess waved to students and staff as she was driven away from the school .",
"Hobnobbing: Beatrice was at a fashion conference in Florence last week and is seen here with David Lauren .",
"Jetset: Days before, she had been spotted in Bahrain with ex-King Juan Carlos of Spain and Dave Clark .",
"Hitting the slopes: Princess Beatrice enjoys her most recent ski break, in Verbier at Easter ."
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Instead, Beatrice is, according to her father's website, 'working full time in business' - although that hasn't prevented her from jetting off to glamorous destinations on a regular basis. That trip came just a day after she was seen enjoying the company of Middle Eastern and Spanish royalty at the Bahrain Grand Prix alongside her boyfriend Dave Clark, 31. Ready: Beatrice whips the covering off a commemorative plaque . Sorted: The Princess poses with headmaster Dr Neville Brown as she completes the unveiling . More recently, Beatrice has enjoyed holidays in Verbier and Greece, as well as making several trips to New York to visit her sister, Princess Eugenie, 25. Beatrice, who has not had a full-time job since leaving her £20,000-a-year role at Sony last November, is yet to announce details of the position or a start date. Job done! Hobnobbing: Beatrice was at a fashion conference in Florence last week and is seen here with David Lauren . Hitting the slopes: Princess Beatrice enjoys her most recent ski break, in Verbier at Easter . | The space commemorates a little girl named Amelia Saunders who was once a pupil at Reading School but was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour and died in 2013. The 26-year-old is also patron of a number of charities, among them the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the Teenage Cancer Trust. Instead, Beatrice is, according to her father's website, 'working full time in business' - although that hasn't prevented her from jetting off to glamorous destinations on a regular basis. More recently, Beatrice has enjoyed holidays in Verbier and Greece, as well as making several trips to New York to visit her sister, Princess Eugenie, 25. The 26-year-old was back on royal duties and travelled to Litchfield in Staffordshire where she opened a new classroom at the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia. Ready: Beatrice whips the covering off a commemorative plaque . Enjoying the outing: Beatrice certainly appeared to be enjoying her visit and smiled broadly . Criticism: The two engagements come after Beatrice was criticised for going on 14 trips in just six months . Last week, the Princess was spotted hobnobbing with designers Karl Lagerfeld and Tory Burch at a fashion conference in the city of Florence. Hobnobbing: Beatrice was at a fashion conference in Florence last week and is seen here with David Lauren . The Princess waved to students and staff as she was driven away from the school . Job done! That trip came just a day after she was seen enjoying the company of Middle Eastern and Spanish royalty at the Bahrain Grand Prix alongside her boyfriend Dave Clark, 31. And now for the big moment: She prepares to unveil the plaque in front of students . Cheers: The 26-year-old was greeted by a flag-waving crowd outside the school . | She's enjoyed trips to Bahrain and Florence in the last week alone but today, Princess Beatrice was spotted in a rather less glamorous location. The 26-year-old was back on royal duties and travelled to Litchfield in Staffordshire where she opened a new classroom at the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia. Dressed in a teal frock and a tailored black jacket, Beatrice smiled broadly as she arrived to the sound of cheers from a group of flag-waving children who had waited outside the school for her. Scroll down for video . Back to work: Beatrice arrives at the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia in Litchfield, Staffordshire . The engagement is the second in less than four days for the Princess, who on Friday was in Reading to open the town's Talbot Memorial Garden. The 26-year-old is also patron of a number of charities, among them the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the Teenage Cancer Trust. Instead, Beatrice is, according to her father's website, 'working full time in business' - although that hasn't prevented her from jetting off to glamorous destinations on a regular basis. Last week, the Princess was spotted hobnobbing with designers Karl Lagerfeld and Tory Burch at a fashion conference in the city of Florence. That trip came just a day after she was seen enjoying the company of Middle Eastern and Spanish royalty at the Bahrain Grand Prix alongside her boyfriend Dave Clark, 31. Enjoying the outing: Beatrice certainly appeared to be enjoying her visit and smiled broadly . Job done! The Princess waved to students and staff as she was driven away from the school . Hobnobbing: Beatrice was at a fashion conference in Florence last week and is seen here with David Lauren . Jetset: Days before, she had been spotted in Bahrain with ex-King Juan Carlos of Spain and Dave Clark . Hitting the slopes: Princess Beatrice enjoys her most recent ski break, in Verbier at Easter . | She's enjoyed trips to Bahrain and Florence in the last week alone but today, Princess Beatrice was spotted in a rather less glamorous location. The 26-year-old was back on royal duties and travelled to Litchfield in Staffordshire where she opened a new classroom at the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia. Dressed in a teal frock and a tailored black jacket, Beatrice smiled broadly as she arrived to the sound of cheers from a group of flag-waving children who had waited outside the school for her. Scroll down for video . Back to work: Beatrice arrives at the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia in Litchfield, Staffordshire . The engagement is the second in less than four days for the Princess, who on Friday was in Reading to open the town's Talbot Memorial Garden. The space commemorates a little girl named Amelia Saunders who was once a pupil at Reading School but was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour and died in 2013. The multiple appearances complete an unusually busy few days for Beatrice who has come under fire of late, thanks to her penchant for international travel. Cheers: The 26-year-old was greeted by a flag-waving crowd outside the school . The 26-year-old is also patron of a number of charities, among them the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the Teenage Cancer Trust. Instead, Beatrice is, according to her father's website, 'working full time in business' - although that hasn't prevented her from jetting off to glamorous destinations on a regular basis. Last week, the Princess was spotted hobnobbing with designers Karl Lagerfeld and Tory Burch at a fashion conference in the city of Florence. That trip came just a day after she was seen enjoying the company of Middle Eastern and Spanish royalty at the Bahrain Grand Prix alongside her boyfriend Dave Clark, 31. Enjoying the outing: Beatrice certainly appeared to be enjoying her visit and smiled broadly . Ready: Beatrice whips the covering off a commemorative plaque . Beatrice, who has not had a full-time job since leaving her £20,000-a-year role at Sony last November, is yet to announce details of the position or a start date. Mr Clark, a Virgin Galactic executive, frequently joins the Princess on her international travels and was by her side when she enjoyed not one but two holidays on the Caribbean island of St. Barts in January alone. Job done! The Princess waved to students and staff as she was driven away from the school . Hobnobbing: Beatrice was at a fashion conference in Florence last week and is seen here with David Lauren . Jetset: Days before, she had been spotted in Bahrain with ex-King Juan Carlos of Spain and Dave Clark . Hitting the slopes: Princess Beatrice enjoys her most recent ski break, in Verbier at Easter . | She's enjoyed trips to Bahrain and Florence in the last week alone but today, Princess Beatrice was spotted in a rather less glamorous location. The 26-year-old was back on royal duties and travelled to Litchfield in Staffordshire where she opened a new classroom at the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia. Dressed in a teal frock and a tailored black jacket, Beatrice smiled broadly as she arrived to the sound of cheers from a group of flag-waving children who had waited outside the school for her. Instead, Beatrice is, according to her father's website, 'working full time in business' - although that hasn't prevented her from jetting off to glamorous destinations on a regular basis. 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Residents on the east coast of Japan's Hokkaido Island had an unexpected change of scenery this morning after 1,000ft of seabed was forced to the surface overnight. The extra stretch of coastline on Shiretoko Peninsula near the town of Rausu has risen as high as 50ft from the sea surface in some places, exposing what used to be the ocean floor. Geologists believe the emergence is a result of a landslide nearby, when melting ice and snow caused a section of land to drop, pivoting the underwater area into the air. Scroll down for video . Surprise! A man stands on a clump of land that emerged overnight along the coastline of Shiretoko Peninsula near Rausu, on Hokkaido Island, Japan . 'An aerial survey indicates that the land swell happened as a result of a landslide', local researcher Yoshinori Yajima told the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper after he flew over the area Monday. The mass, which has risen some 30 to 50ft above sea level, measures roughly 1,000- 1,640ft long, and 100ft wide, a town official said. The new stretch of land came as a complete surprise to the locals, as there was no indication of the land movement overnight . 'The local residents said they didn't hear any sounds and there were no tremors (when the land appeared),' said Katsuhiro Tanaka, the president of the Rausu Fisheries Cooperative Association, who viewed the expanded coastline the day it was discovered. The mass, which has risen some 50ft above sea level, measures roughly 1,000- 1,640ft long, and 100ft wide . No clue: Local residents on Hokkaido island say they felt no tremors overnight, or heard any sounds to indicate movement, and that the landmass just appeared . New view: Local residents from Rausu, Hokkaido, take a look at the newly emerged coastline . Authorities have not been able to determine exactly when the landslide hit the snow-covered coastline, but they do not expect it to expand further, said an official at the central government's Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau. 'Our understanding is that this is different from earthquakes,' he told AFP. It is not believed to be related to the 7.8magnitude earthquake that struck the Kathmandu Valley on Saturday, which so far has claimed more than 4,000 lives. Under the sea: Marine organisms such as seaweed and sea urchins are still attached to the land mass . | A 1,000ft stretch of land rose up above sea level on Japanese island .
The 100ft wide mass on Hokkaido is now some 30 to 50ft above sea level .
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Under the sea: Marine organisms such as seaweed and sea urchins are still attached to the land mass . | The mass, which has risen some 50ft above sea level, measures roughly 1,000- 1,640ft long, and 100ft wide . A man stands on a clump of land that emerged overnight along the coastline of Shiretoko Peninsula near Rausu, on Hokkaido Island, Japan . New view: Local residents from Rausu, Hokkaido, take a look at the newly emerged coastline . The mass, which has risen some 30 to 50ft above sea level, measures roughly 1,000- 1,640ft long, and 100ft wide, a town official said. No clue: Local residents on Hokkaido island say they felt no tremors overnight, or heard any sounds to indicate movement, and that the landmass just appeared . Residents on the east coast of Japan's Hokkaido Island had an unexpected change of scenery this morning after 1,000ft of seabed was forced to the surface overnight. 'An aerial survey indicates that the land swell happened as a result of a landslide', local researcher Yoshinori Yajima told the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper after he flew over the area Monday. Geologists believe the emergence is a result of a landslide nearby, when melting ice and snow caused a section of land to drop, pivoting the underwater area into the air. 'Our understanding is that this is different from earthquakes,' he told AFP. The extra stretch of coastline on Shiretoko Peninsula near the town of Rausu has risen as high as 50ft from the sea surface in some places, exposing what used to be the ocean floor. The new stretch of land came as a complete surprise to the locals, as there was no indication of the land movement overnight . Surprise! Authorities have not been able to determine exactly when the landslide hit the snow-covered coastline, but they do not expect it to expand further, said an official at the central government's Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau. Scroll down for video . It is not believed to be related to the 7.8magnitude earthquake that struck the Kathmandu Valley on Saturday, which so far has claimed more than 4,000 lives. | Residents on the east coast of Japan's Hokkaido Island had an unexpected change of scenery this morning after 1,000ft of seabed was forced to the surface overnight. The extra stretch of coastline on Shiretoko Peninsula near the town of Rausu has risen as high as 50ft from the sea surface in some places, exposing what used to be the ocean floor. Geologists believe the emergence is a result of a landslide nearby, when melting ice and snow caused a section of land to drop, pivoting the underwater area into the air. The mass, which has risen some 30 to 50ft above sea level, measures roughly 1,000- 1,640ft long, and 100ft wide, a town official said. The new stretch of land came as a complete surprise to the locals, as there was no indication of the land movement overnight . 'The local residents said they didn't hear any sounds and there were no tremors (when the land appeared),' said Katsuhiro Tanaka, the president of the Rausu Fisheries Cooperative Association, who viewed the expanded coastline the day it was discovered. It is not believed to be related to the 7.8magnitude earthquake that struck the Kathmandu Valley on Saturday, which so far has claimed more than 4,000 lives. Under the sea: Marine organisms such as seaweed and sea urchins are still attached to the land mass . | Residents on the east coast of Japan's Hokkaido Island had an unexpected change of scenery this morning after 1,000ft of seabed was forced to the surface overnight. The extra stretch of coastline on Shiretoko Peninsula near the town of Rausu has risen as high as 50ft from the sea surface in some places, exposing what used to be the ocean floor. Geologists believe the emergence is a result of a landslide nearby, when melting ice and snow caused a section of land to drop, pivoting the underwater area into the air. Scroll down for video . Surprise! 'An aerial survey indicates that the land swell happened as a result of a landslide', local researcher Yoshinori Yajima told the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper after he flew over the area Monday. The mass, which has risen some 30 to 50ft above sea level, measures roughly 1,000- 1,640ft long, and 100ft wide, a town official said. The new stretch of land came as a complete surprise to the locals, as there was no indication of the land movement overnight . 'The local residents said they didn't hear any sounds and there were no tremors (when the land appeared),' said Katsuhiro Tanaka, the president of the Rausu Fisheries Cooperative Association, who viewed the expanded coastline the day it was discovered. The mass, which has risen some 50ft above sea level, measures roughly 1,000- 1,640ft long, and 100ft wide . Authorities have not been able to determine exactly when the landslide hit the snow-covered coastline, but they do not expect it to expand further, said an official at the central government's Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau. 'Our understanding is that this is different from earthquakes,' he told AFP. It is not believed to be related to the 7.8magnitude earthquake that struck the Kathmandu Valley on Saturday, which so far has claimed more than 4,000 lives. Under the sea: Marine organisms such as seaweed and sea urchins are still attached to the land mass . | Residents on the east coast of Japan's Hokkaido Island had an unexpected change of scenery this morning after 1,000ft of seabed was forced to the surface overnight. The extra stretch of coastline on Shiretoko Peninsula near the town of Rausu has risen as high as 50ft from the sea surface in some places, exposing what used to be the ocean floor. The new stretch of land came as a complete surprise to the locals, as there was no indication of the land movement overnight . Under the sea: Marine organisms such as seaweed and sea urchins are still attached to the land mass . |
Loretta Lynch was sworn in Monday as the 83rd U.S. attorney general, becoming the first African-American woman to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official. She said her confirmation as attorney general showed that 'we can do anything' and pledged to deal with cyberattacks and other threats facing the country. 'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, an apparent reference to ongoing efforts to repair relations between police departments and minority communities. Scroll down for video . Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by Loretta Lynch's father Lorenzo Lynch, second from left, and her husband Stephen Hargrove, second from right, administered the oath of office on Monday . 'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, apparently referring to race-riot clashes between protesters and police . 'It seems like such an understatement to say my heart is full, but it is,' Lynch said. 'I have to thank the president for his faith in me and asking me to lead the department that I love to even greater heights.' Vice President Joe Biden administered the oath of office to Lynch at a Justice Department ceremony. Lynch replaces Eric Holder, who left the job Friday after six years as attorney general. The 55-year-old Lynch was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday following a months-long delay in which her nomination became caught up in a dispute over human trafficking legislation. 'Ladies and gentlemen, it's about time,' Biden said to applause. 'It's about time this woman is being sworn in,' he declared. 'We got tired of this wait.' 'But you showed such grace and such humility during this whole process,' he added, turning to America's newly minted top cop. Lynch paid an emotional tribute to her family during a brief speech after she took her oath. 'If a little girl from North Carolina who used to tell her grandfather in the fields to lift her up on the back of his mule so she could "see way up high, Granddaddy" can grow up to become the chief law enforcement officer of the United States of America, we can do anything.' She also outlined her hopes for the twilight months of the Obama presidency, saying she was driven by 'the desire to leave this world a better place for us having been a part of it.' 'The challenge in that – for you, for me, for all us that love this department and love the law – is to use the law to that end. To not just represent the law and to enforce the law, but to use it to make real the promise of America, the promise of fairness, the promise of equality, of liberty and justice for all.' Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer, the senior senator from Lynch's home state of New York, gushed about her personal story on Monday. 'She is the ultimate professional: thoughtful, hardworking, keeps her nose to the grindstone, and is able to bring both sides together,' he said. 'On very difficult cases where police and community leaders were at loggerheads, she was able to bring both sides together and earn the trust and praise of both.' Biden slapped his former US Senate colleagues, saying it was 'about time' they confirmed Lynch . Eric Holder, who left his attorney general post on Friday, served in the job for more than six years . Schumer called her 'the American dream come true' and recalled that her mother picked cotton, 'so my daughter wouldn't have to.' Lynch, a former classmate of the future Michelle Obama, was previously the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, which encompasses much of New York City. She is expected to serve as the top federal law enforcement official for the remainder of the Obama administration. The outgonig attorney general, Eric Holder, said Friday during an emotional farewell at the Justice Department that his time in office would be seen as a 'golden age' in the department's history. Holder addressed hundreds of lawyers and staff members, saying, 'I am proud of you. I'm going to miss you. I am going to miss this building. I am going to miss this institution.' 'More than anything, I am going to miss you all,' Holder told the standing-room-only crowd, many of whom embraced him after he concluded his speech. Lynch was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and grew up near Durham, the home of Duke University. Her brother Leonzo Lynch is the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charlotte. | Vice President Joe Biden swore in Lynch on Monday .
She was a New York City federal prosecutor with a reputation for being hard-nosed and tough .
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"Loretta Lynch was sworn in Monday as the 83rd U.S. attorney general, becoming the first African-American woman to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official.",
"She said her confirmation as attorney general showed that 'we can do anything' and pledged to deal with cyberattacks and other threats facing the country.",
"'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, an apparent reference to ongoing efforts to repair relations between police departments and minority communities.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by Loretta Lynch's father Lorenzo Lynch, second from left, and her husband Stephen Hargrove, second from right, administered the oath of office on Monday .",
"'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, apparently referring to race-riot clashes between protesters and police .",
"'It seems like such an understatement to say my heart is full, but it is,' Lynch said.",
"'I have to thank the president for his faith in me and asking me to lead the department that I love to even greater heights.'",
"Vice President Joe Biden administered the oath of office to Lynch at a Justice Department ceremony.",
"Lynch replaces Eric Holder, who left the job Friday after six years as attorney general.",
"The 55-year-old Lynch was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday following a months-long delay in which her nomination became caught up in a dispute over human trafficking legislation.",
"'Ladies and gentlemen, it's about time,' Biden said to applause.",
"'It's about time this woman is being sworn in,' he declared.",
"'We got tired of this wait.'",
"'But you showed such grace and such humility during this whole process,' he added, turning to America's newly minted top cop.",
"Lynch paid an emotional tribute to her family during a brief speech after she took her oath.",
"'If a little girl from North Carolina who used to tell her grandfather in the fields to lift her up on the back of his mule so she could \"see way up high, Granddaddy\" can grow up to become the chief law enforcement officer of the United States of America, we can do anything.'",
"She also outlined her hopes for the twilight months of the Obama presidency, saying she was driven by 'the desire to leave this world a better place for us having been a part of it.'",
"'The challenge in that – for you, for me, for all us that love this department and love the law – is to use the law to that end.",
"To not just represent the law and to enforce the law, but to use it to make real the promise of America, the promise of fairness, the promise of equality, of liberty and justice for all.'",
"Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer, the senior senator from Lynch's home state of New York, gushed about her personal story on Monday.",
"'She is the ultimate professional: thoughtful, hardworking, keeps her nose to the grindstone, and is able to bring both sides together,' he said.",
"'On very difficult cases where police and community leaders were at loggerheads, she was able to bring both sides together and earn the trust and praise of both.'",
"Biden slapped his former US Senate colleagues, saying it was 'about time' they confirmed Lynch .",
"Eric Holder, who left his attorney general post on Friday, served in the job for more than six years .",
"Schumer called her 'the American dream come true' and recalled that her mother picked cotton, 'so my daughter wouldn't have to.'",
"Lynch, a former classmate of the future Michelle Obama, was previously the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, which encompasses much of New York City.",
"She is expected to serve as the top federal law enforcement official for the remainder of the Obama administration.",
"The outgonig attorney general, Eric Holder, said Friday during an emotional farewell at the Justice Department that his time in office would be seen as a 'golden age' in the department's history.",
"Holder addressed hundreds of lawyers and staff members, saying, 'I am proud of you.",
"I'm going to miss you.",
"I am going to miss this building.",
"I am going to miss this institution.'",
"'More than anything, I am going to miss you all,' Holder told the standing-room-only crowd, many of whom embraced him after he concluded his speech.",
"Lynch was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and grew up near Durham, the home of Duke University.",
"Her brother Leonzo Lynch is the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charlotte."
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'But you showed such grace and such humility during this whole process,' he added, turning to America's newly minted top cop. 'If a little girl from North Carolina who used to tell her grandfather in the fields to lift her up on the back of his mule so she could "see way up high, Granddaddy" can grow up to become the chief law enforcement officer of the United States of America, we can do anything.' 'The challenge in that – for you, for me, for all us that love this department and love the law – is to use the law to that end. Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer, the senior senator from Lynch's home state of New York, gushed about her personal story on Monday. 'On very difficult cases where police and community leaders were at loggerheads, she was able to bring both sides together and earn the trust and praise of both.' Eric Holder, who left his attorney general post on Friday, served in the job for more than six years . Lynch, a former classmate of the future Michelle Obama, was previously the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, which encompasses much of New York City. The outgonig attorney general, Eric Holder, said Friday during an emotional farewell at the Justice Department that his time in office would be seen as a 'golden age' in the department's history. I'm going to miss you. I am going to miss this institution.' Lynch was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and grew up near Durham, the home of Duke University. | Scroll down for video . Biden slapped his former US Senate colleagues, saying it was 'about time' they confirmed Lynch . I am going to miss this building. Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer, the senior senator from Lynch's home state of New York, gushed about her personal story on Monday. She also outlined her hopes for the twilight months of the Obama presidency, saying she was driven by 'the desire to leave this world a better place for us having been a part of it.' Lynch was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and grew up near Durham, the home of Duke University. 'It's about time this woman is being sworn in,' he declared. Holder addressed hundreds of lawyers and staff members, saying, 'I am proud of you. 'More than anything, I am going to miss you all,' Holder told the standing-room-only crowd, many of whom embraced him after he concluded his speech. The 55-year-old Lynch was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday following a months-long delay in which her nomination became caught up in a dispute over human trafficking legislation. Lynch replaces Eric Holder, who left the job Friday after six years as attorney general. She said her confirmation as attorney general showed that 'we can do anything' and pledged to deal with cyberattacks and other threats facing the country. 'If a little girl from North Carolina who used to tell her grandfather in the fields to lift her up on the back of his mule so she could "see way up high, Granddaddy" can grow up to become the chief law enforcement officer of the United States of America, we can do anything.' 'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, an apparent reference to ongoing efforts to repair relations between police departments and minority communities. Eric Holder, who left his attorney general post on Friday, served in the job for more than six years . | Loretta Lynch was sworn in Monday as the 83rd U.S. attorney general, becoming the first African-American woman to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official. She said her confirmation as attorney general showed that 'we can do anything' and pledged to deal with cyberattacks and other threats facing the country. 'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, an apparent reference to ongoing efforts to repair relations between police departments and minority communities. Scroll down for video . Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by Loretta Lynch's father Lorenzo Lynch, second from left, and her husband Stephen Hargrove, second from right, administered the oath of office on Monday . 'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, apparently referring to race-riot clashes between protesters and police . 'It seems like such an understatement to say my heart is full, but it is,' Lynch said. Lynch paid an emotional tribute to her family during a brief speech after she took her oath. 'If a little girl from North Carolina who used to tell her grandfather in the fields to lift her up on the back of his mule so she could "see way up high, Granddaddy" can grow up to become the chief law enforcement officer of the United States of America, we can do anything.' She also outlined her hopes for the twilight months of the Obama presidency, saying she was driven by 'the desire to leave this world a better place for us having been a part of it.' 'The challenge in that – for you, for me, for all us that love this department and love the law – is to use the law to that end. To not just represent the law and to enforce the law, but to use it to make real the promise of America, the promise of fairness, the promise of equality, of liberty and justice for all.' Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer, the senior senator from Lynch's home state of New York, gushed about her personal story on Monday. 'She is the ultimate professional: thoughtful, hardworking, keeps her nose to the grindstone, and is able to bring both sides together,' he said. I'm going to miss you. I am going to miss this building. I am going to miss this institution.' 'More than anything, I am going to miss you all,' Holder told the standing-room-only crowd, many of whom embraced him after he concluded his speech. Lynch was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and grew up near Durham, the home of Duke University. Her brother Leonzo Lynch is the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charlotte. | Loretta Lynch was sworn in Monday as the 83rd U.S. attorney general, becoming the first African-American woman to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official. She said her confirmation as attorney general showed that 'we can do anything' and pledged to deal with cyberattacks and other threats facing the country. 'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, an apparent reference to ongoing efforts to repair relations between police departments and minority communities. Scroll down for video . Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by Loretta Lynch's father Lorenzo Lynch, second from left, and her husband Stephen Hargrove, second from right, administered the oath of office on Monday . 'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, apparently referring to race-riot clashes between protesters and police . 'It seems like such an understatement to say my heart is full, but it is,' Lynch said. 'I have to thank the president for his faith in me and asking me to lead the department that I love to even greater heights.' Vice President Joe Biden administered the oath of office to Lynch at a Justice Department ceremony. Lynch replaces Eric Holder, who left the job Friday after six years as attorney general. 'But you showed such grace and such humility during this whole process,' he added, turning to America's newly minted top cop. Lynch paid an emotional tribute to her family during a brief speech after she took her oath. 'If a little girl from North Carolina who used to tell her grandfather in the fields to lift her up on the back of his mule so she could "see way up high, Granddaddy" can grow up to become the chief law enforcement officer of the United States of America, we can do anything.' She also outlined her hopes for the twilight months of the Obama presidency, saying she was driven by 'the desire to leave this world a better place for us having been a part of it.' 'The challenge in that – for you, for me, for all us that love this department and love the law – is to use the law to that end. To not just represent the law and to enforce the law, but to use it to make real the promise of America, the promise of fairness, the promise of equality, of liberty and justice for all.' Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer, the senior senator from Lynch's home state of New York, gushed about her personal story on Monday. 'She is the ultimate professional: thoughtful, hardworking, keeps her nose to the grindstone, and is able to bring both sides together,' he said. 'On very difficult cases where police and community leaders were at loggerheads, she was able to bring both sides together and earn the trust and praise of both.' She is expected to serve as the top federal law enforcement official for the remainder of the Obama administration. The outgonig attorney general, Eric Holder, said Friday during an emotional farewell at the Justice Department that his time in office would be seen as a 'golden age' in the department's history. Holder addressed hundreds of lawyers and staff members, saying, 'I am proud of you. I'm going to miss you. I am going to miss this building. I am going to miss this institution.' 'More than anything, I am going to miss you all,' Holder told the standing-room-only crowd, many of whom embraced him after he concluded his speech. Lynch was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and grew up near Durham, the home of Duke University. Her brother Leonzo Lynch is the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charlotte. | Loretta Lynch was sworn in Monday as the 83rd U.S. attorney general, becoming the first African-American woman to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official. She said her confirmation as attorney general showed that 'we can do anything' and pledged to deal with cyberattacks and other threats facing the country. 'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, an apparent reference to ongoing efforts to repair relations between police departments and minority communities. Scroll down for video . She also outlined her hopes for the twilight months of the Obama presidency, saying she was driven by 'the desire to leave this world a better place for us having been a part of it.' 'The challenge in that – for you, for me, for all us that love this department and love the law – is to use the law to that end. To not just represent the law and to enforce the law, but to use it to make real the promise of America, the promise of fairness, the promise of equality, of liberty and justice for all.' 'More than anything, I am going to miss you all,' Holder told the standing-room-only crowd, many of whom embraced him after he concluded his speech. Lynch was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and grew up near Durham, the home of Duke University. Her brother Leonzo Lynch is the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charlotte. |
Vowing to cling on: Liberal Democrats leader Nick Clegg makes a speech during a General Election campaign visit to Sutton in south London yesterday . Nick Clegg yesterday vowed to cling on as Liberal Democrat leader even if the party is wiped out at the polls. Friends of the Deputy Prime Minister have previously indicated that he will quit as leader if the Lib Dems are reduced to fewer than 30 MPs, while sources have also suggested he will go if the party is left out of power after the election. But yesterday he insisted he would fight for his job ‘in all circumstances’. He told Sky News: ‘I’m really optimistic about the prospects of Liberal Democrats. 'Of course I want to continue to serve the country and serve my party, which I am so proud to have served for seven or eight years now.’ He added: ‘I want to lead the Liberal Democrats into and through the next Parliament in all circumstances. ‘All I am focused on at the moment is sounding the alarm about the very, very real risk that as the Labour Party and Conservative Party vacate the centre ground and hare off in which direction after another, there is a very real risk we undo all the sacrifices and hard work that have gone in over the last five years to put the country back on track economically.’ Meet and greet: Mr Clegg (far right) speaks to voters and their families during a General Election campaign visit to Sutton with Paul Burstow (second right) the party's candidate for Sutton and Cheam . His comments came as Business Secretary Vince Cable said he hoped to be made Chancellor if the Lib Dems form another coalition with the Conservatives. Mr Clegg also appeared to lean towards another deal with the Tories, saying he deserved ‘credit’ for forming the Coalition while he had endured ‘five years of constant bile from the Labour Party, who condemned us vitriolically for taking decisions which we only had to take because we had to clear up the mess they left behind’. | Sources claimed he'd go if Lib Dems are reduced to fewer than 30 MPs .
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HOW THIS WILL HELP YOU: High intensity interval training will create a positive knock on effect in terms of EPOC, leading to higher energy demands for recovery and more calories burned for longer. Busy lifestyles often mean that eating has become a required reflex, not a considered decision. 1. 2. Be diligent and keep this up for 30 days. When you finish each meal, set your phone alarm for two hours later, then ask yourself . Record the results based on the following criteria: . In 30 days, take the selfie again. Keep these levels consistent with carbohydrate timing, add in high intensity exercise, and the belly fat you want to be rid of will be a distant memory sooner than you think. | According to a study from Canada’s McMaster University, high intensity interval training (short blasts of exercise followed by short recovery periods) enables you to achieve the same exercise benefits in less time than slogging countless hours on the treadmill. 3. 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HOW THIS WILL HELP YOU: Watching your energy level patterns is an effective way to monitor your blood sugar levels. Doing short bursts of high intensity exercise leads to higher energy demands and more calories burned, which will help shed weight from the stomach . Be diligent and keep this up for 30 days. | James Staring, a London-based personal trainer, says there are four simple ways to banish belly fat . Many of us dream of a flat stomach and washboard abs. But despite dieting and exercising, fat around the middle can be especially hard to shift. Now, personal trainer James Staring, from Fit to Last, a London-based fitness company, claims he has four simple tips which can help anyone achieve an enviable stomach area. From writing a food diary to doing short burst of tough exercise, he reveals the best ways to burn away belly fat... Avoid white bread and pasta and only eat carbohydrates after exercise . Avoid carbohydrates that are refined i.e. white bread and pasta as these enter your blood stream much faster. They are also absorbed very quickly, and cause an insulin spike followed by a dip in energy. Unprocessed carbohydrates (i.e. Carrying out full body exercises will speed up metabolism and means a person will burn more calories afterwards. This will assist in losing inches around the middle . Your body’s delay in responding to this increased oxygen requirement causes ‘oxygen debt’. When you finish an exercise session your body ‘pays back’ this oxygen debt through EPOC. Your body needs to consume more oxygen to replenish energy and nutrients, causing more calories to be burned. HOW THIS WILL HELP YOU: EPOC has the additional benefit of increasing your daily energy expenditure as well as your metabolism, turning your body into a calorie-burning furnace, which will assist in losing those inches around the middle. Do short bursts of high intensity exercise . The most common excuse for not exercising is lack of time. But if you want to lose belly fat, you must exercise, full stop. 3. When you finish each meal, set your phone alarm for two hours later, then ask yourself . 4. Record the results based on the following criteria: . 5. In 30 days, take the selfie again. HOW THIS WILL HELP YOU: Watching your energy level patterns is an effective way to monitor your blood sugar levels. Keep these levels consistent with carbohydrate timing, add in high intensity exercise, and the belly fat you want to be rid of will be a distant memory sooner than you think. | James Staring, a London-based personal trainer, says there are four simple ways to banish belly fat . Many of us dream of a flat stomach and washboard abs. But despite dieting and exercising, fat around the middle can be especially hard to shift. Now, personal trainer James Staring, from Fit to Last, a London-based fitness company, claims he has four simple tips which can help anyone achieve an enviable stomach area. From writing a food diary to doing short burst of tough exercise, he reveals the best ways to burn away belly fat... Avoid white bread and pasta and only eat carbohydrates after exercise . Avoid carbohydrates that are refined i.e. white bread and pasta as these enter your blood stream much faster. They are also absorbed very quickly, and cause an insulin spike followed by a dip in energy. Unprocessed carbohydrates (i.e. whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits) increase feelings of feeling full and release sugar into the blood stream at a much slower rate. This stabilises blood sugar level, so you don’t get peaks and troughs, and your body composition will likewise remain stable. According to Dr. John Berardi from Precision Nutrition, your body is more capable of processing carbohydrates directly after exercise – so this is the best time to eat them. HOW THIS WILL HELP YOU: When you consume excess carbohydrate (and, by extension, if your carbohydrate consumption isn’t paired with activity) these carbohydrates are stored for future use, often as body fat. You will burn more calories after exercise due to EPOC (Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption). When you start exercising your body goes from rest to increased metabolic activity, thereby requiring more oxygen. Carrying out full body exercises will speed up metabolism and means a person will burn more calories afterwards. This will assist in losing inches around the middle . Your body’s delay in responding to this increased oxygen requirement causes ‘oxygen debt’. When you finish an exercise session your body ‘pays back’ this oxygen debt through EPOC. Your body needs to consume more oxygen to replenish energy and nutrients, causing more calories to be burned. HOW THIS WILL HELP YOU: EPOC has the additional benefit of increasing your daily energy expenditure as well as your metabolism, turning your body into a calorie-burning furnace, which will assist in losing those inches around the middle. Do short bursts of high intensity exercise . The most common excuse for not exercising is lack of time. But if you want to lose belly fat, you must exercise, full stop. Doing short bursts of high intensity exercise leads to higher energy demands and more calories burned, which will help shed weight from the stomach . According to a study from Canada’s McMaster University, high intensity interval training (short blasts of exercise followed by short recovery periods) enables you to achieve the same exercise benefits in less time than slogging countless hours on the treadmill. Try on an outfit that currently doesn’t fit – take a selfie wearing this outfit. 2. Start writing down everything you eat, and the time you eat it, in a dedicated notepad. Be diligent and keep this up for 30 days. 3. When you finish each meal, set your phone alarm for two hours later, then ask yourself . 4. Record the results based on the following criteria: . 5. In 30 days, take the selfie again. HOW THIS WILL HELP YOU: Watching your energy level patterns is an effective way to monitor your blood sugar levels. Keep these levels consistent with carbohydrate timing, add in high intensity exercise, and the belly fat you want to be rid of will be a distant memory sooner than you think. | James Staring, a London-based personal trainer, says there are four simple ways to banish belly fat . Many of us dream of a flat stomach and washboard abs. But despite dieting and exercising, fat around the middle can be especially hard to shift. Now, personal trainer James Staring, from Fit to Last, a London-based fitness company, claims he has four simple tips which can help anyone achieve an enviable stomach area. From writing a food diary to doing short burst of tough exercise, he reveals the best ways to burn away belly fat... Avoid white bread and pasta and only eat carbohydrates after exercise . Your body’s delay in responding to this increased oxygen requirement causes ‘oxygen debt’. When you finish an exercise session your body ‘pays back’ this oxygen debt through EPOC. Your body needs to consume more oxygen to replenish energy and nutrients, causing more calories to be burned. HOW THIS WILL HELP YOU: EPOC has the additional benefit of increasing your daily energy expenditure as well as your metabolism, turning your body into a calorie-burning furnace, which will assist in losing those inches around the middle. Do short bursts of high intensity exercise . 5. In 30 days, take the selfie again. 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Residents of New South Wales who are already reeling from last week's wild weather are being warned to brace for more floods and damage, with another storm predicted to hit later this week. Meteorologists say early indicators show that an east coast low – the same weather system that lashed the state's east coast for three days last week – could hit the region, with heavy rain possible from Thursday. The State Emergency Service was deluged with calls for assistance last week and has more than 4,000 jobs from the 24,196 requests still to be completed. SES spokeswoman Stephanie Wills says the organisation is concerned that more storms will these hamper clean-up efforts. Scroll down for video . Meteorologists say early indicators show an east coast low – the same weather system that lashed the state's east coast for three days last week – could hit again bringing heavy rain from Thursday through to Saturday . Locals survey the damage and destruction caused by flooding in Dungog in the NSW Hunter region . Residents who have been hit by wild weather across New South Wales are being warned to brace for more floods and damage with another storm predicted to hit this week . People struggle against the heavy rain and strong wind on the streets in the Sydney CBD last week . 'Any weather that strikes up north is of concern to us, especially considering the devastation from the storm that hit last week,' Ms Wills told Daily Mail Australia. 'Any water is going to hit that saturated ground and raise flood levels again, and any wind is going to knock over the trees that are uprooted.' Ms Wills said the SES was particularly worried about the effect more wild weather would have on the Hunter region, which suffered through flooding and high winds in the last storm. 'That's our focus - the Hunter region - because they've been smashed,' she said. 'We really are quite concerned about that particular area. 'We are urging the community to prepare themselves, prepare their homes and prepare their families to prevent further loss and devastation.' Weatherzone meteorologist Kim Westcott said a trough of low pressure was forming along the coast, and would hit heaviest in the far northern parts of the state. This picture has shows Western Sydney blanketed by floodwaters and hail on Saturday . Flooding in Maitland. The SES warned flood levels could be raised again with more rain . SES spokeswoman Stephanie Wills said the organisation is concerned that more storms would hamper clean-up efforts, with 4,409 of 24,196 jobs still needing to be completed . Ms Wills said the SES was particularly worried about the effect more wild weather would have on the hard-hit Hunter region (pictured: damage in Dungog) Sydney was hit by more wild weather on the weekend - with a freak hail storm coming down on Saturday . A Sydney backyard is flooded and covered in hail stones on Anzac Day . MONDAY . Sydney - Max 20 degrees, mostly sunny . Newcastle - Max 19 degrees, mostly sunny . Gosford - Max 20 degrees, mostly sunny . Wollongong - Max 19 degrees, partly cloudy . TUESDAY . Sydney - Min 13 to max 20 degrees, possible late shower . Newcastle - Min 13 to max 19 degrees, shower or two . Gosford - Min 11 to max 20 degrees, possible late shower . Wollongong - Min 12 to max 18 degrees, possible late shower . WEDNESDAY . Sydney - Min 14 to max 20 degrees, shower or two . Newcastle - Min 13 to max 19 degrees, showers . Gosford - Min 12 to max 19 degrees, shower or two . Wollongong - Min 13 to max 18 degrees, shower or two . THURSDAY . Sydney - Min 14 to max 19 degrees, showers . Newcastle - Min 14 to max 18 degrees, showers . Gosford - Min 13 to max 19 degrees, showers . Wollongong - Min 14 to max 19 degrees, showers . FRIDAY . Sydney - Min 15 to max 20 degrees, showers . Newcastle - Min 16 to max 19 degrees, showers . Gosford - Min 14 to max 19 degrees, showers . 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"Residents of New South Wales who are already reeling from last week's wild weather are being warned to brace for more floods and damage, with another storm predicted to hit later this week.",
"Meteorologists say early indicators show that an east coast low – the same weather system that lashed the state's east coast for three days last week – could hit the region, with heavy rain possible from Thursday.",
"The State Emergency Service was deluged with calls for assistance last week and has more than 4,000 jobs from the 24,196 requests still to be completed.",
"SES spokeswoman Stephanie Wills says the organisation is concerned that more storms will these hamper clean-up efforts.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"Meteorologists say early indicators show an east coast low – the same weather system that lashed the state's east coast for three days last week – could hit again bringing heavy rain from Thursday through to Saturday .",
"Locals survey the damage and destruction caused by flooding in Dungog in the NSW Hunter region .",
"Residents who have been hit by wild weather across New South Wales are being warned to brace for more floods and damage with another storm predicted to hit this week .",
"People struggle against the heavy rain and strong wind on the streets in the Sydney CBD last week .",
"'Any weather that strikes up north is of concern to us, especially considering the devastation from the storm that hit last week,' Ms Wills told Daily Mail Australia.",
"'Any water is going to hit that saturated ground and raise flood levels again, and any wind is going to knock over the trees that are uprooted.'",
"Ms Wills said the SES was particularly worried about the effect more wild weather would have on the Hunter region, which suffered through flooding and high winds in the last storm.",
"'That's our focus - the Hunter region - because they've been smashed,' she said.",
"'We really are quite concerned about that particular area.",
"'We are urging the community to prepare themselves, prepare their homes and prepare their families to prevent further loss and devastation.'",
"Weatherzone meteorologist Kim Westcott said a trough of low pressure was forming along the coast, and would hit heaviest in the far northern parts of the state.",
"This picture has shows Western Sydney blanketed by floodwaters and hail on Saturday .",
"Flooding in Maitland.",
"The SES warned flood levels could be raised again with more rain .",
"SES spokeswoman Stephanie Wills said the organisation is concerned that more storms would hamper clean-up efforts, with 4,409 of 24,196 jobs still needing to be completed .",
"Ms Wills said the SES was particularly worried about the effect more wild weather would have on the hard-hit Hunter region (pictured: damage in Dungog) Sydney was hit by more wild weather on the weekend - with a freak hail storm coming down on Saturday .",
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"'It looks like we could get an east coast low later on this week, but it is certainly a different kettle of fish than we've seen last week,' Ms Westcott said.",
"'The difference is that it is a little bit further away from the coast and it is in a different area - so the heavy rain is probably not going to be over Sydney.'",
"Ms Westcott said the weather system appeared to be moving quickly.",
"'We might get two days of rain but it's not likely to be the same three days of wind and rain we saw last week,' she said.",
"Damage and destruction caused by flooding in Stroud in the NSW Hunter region .",
"Bureau of Meteorology NSW regional director Barry Hanstrum said: 'Early indications suggest the main impacts of intense rainfall and strong winds will be on coastal areas in the states north east including the Northern Rivers and Mid North coasts, with heavy falls also likely for southeast Queensland.",
"'Current guidance suggests that rain will increase this week, and peak between Thursday and Saturday.",
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"The Bureau Of Meteorology said it was too early to tell how severe the weather system would be.",
"Ms Wills said the SES would spend the next few days trying to complete as many jobs as possible, as well as warning people to prepare their homes should another severe storm hit.",
"'Obviously we're trying to get through has many as we can before next system hits,' she said.",
"Ms Wills said there were over 1000 personnel in the field across NSW, including 200 from other states such as Queensland, Victoria, the ACT and South Australia."
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This picture has shows Western Sydney blanketed by floodwaters and hail on Saturday . The SES warned flood levels could be raised again with more rain . Ms Wills said the SES was particularly worried about the effect more wild weather would have on the hard-hit Hunter region (pictured: damage in Dungog) Sydney was hit by more wild weather on the weekend - with a freak hail storm coming down on Saturday . MONDAY . Newcastle - Max 19 degrees, mostly sunny . Wollongong - Max 19 degrees, partly cloudy . Sydney - Min 13 to max 20 degrees, possible late shower . Gosford - Min 11 to max 20 degrees, possible late shower . WEDNESDAY . Newcastle - Min 13 to max 19 degrees, showers . Wollongong - Min 13 to max 18 degrees, shower or two . Sydney - Min 14 to max 19 degrees, showers . Gosford - Min 13 to max 19 degrees, showers . FRIDAY . Newcastle - Min 16 to max 19 degrees, showers . Wollongong - Min 15 to max 19 degrees, showers . Sydney - Min 15 to max 20 degrees, showers . Gosford - Min 13 to max 22 degrees, showers easing . 'It looks like we could get an east coast low later on this week, but it is certainly a different kettle of fish than we've seen last week,' Ms Westcott said. Ms Westcott said the weather system appeared to be moving quickly. Damage and destruction caused by flooding in Stroud in the NSW Hunter region . 'Current guidance suggests that rain will increase this week, and peak between Thursday and Saturday. The Bureau Of Meteorology said it was too early to tell how severe the weather system would be. 'Obviously we're trying to get through has many as we can before next system hits,' she said. | Gosford - Min 12 to max 19 degrees, shower or two . 'We are urging the community to prepare themselves, prepare their homes and prepare their families to prevent further loss and devastation.' Meteorologists say early indicators show an east coast low – the same weather system that lashed the state's east coast for three days last week – could hit again bringing heavy rain from Thursday through to Saturday . Flooding in Maitland. Wollongong - Min 13 to max 18 degrees, shower or two . Damage and destruction caused by flooding in Stroud in the NSW Hunter region . 'We might get two days of rain but it's not likely to be the same three days of wind and rain we saw last week,' she said. Ms Wills said the SES would spend the next few days trying to complete as many jobs as possible, as well as warning people to prepare their homes should another severe storm hit. WEDNESDAY . 'That's our focus - the Hunter region - because they've been smashed,' she said. Sydney - Min 13 to max 20 degrees, possible late shower . A Sydney backyard is flooded and covered in hail stones on Anzac Day . People struggle against the heavy rain and strong wind on the streets in the Sydney CBD last week . Newcastle - Min 16 to max 19 degrees, showers . 'Current guidance suggests that rain will increase this week, and peak between Thursday and Saturday. | Residents of New South Wales who are already reeling from last week's wild weather are being warned to brace for more floods and damage, with another storm predicted to hit later this week. Meteorologists say early indicators show that an east coast low – the same weather system that lashed the state's east coast for three days last week – could hit the region, with heavy rain possible from Thursday. The State Emergency Service was deluged with calls for assistance last week and has more than 4,000 jobs from the 24,196 requests still to be completed. SES spokeswoman Stephanie Wills says the organisation is concerned that more storms will these hamper clean-up efforts. Scroll down for video . Meteorologists say early indicators show an east coast low – the same weather system that lashed the state's east coast for three days last week – could hit again bringing heavy rain from Thursday through to Saturday . Locals survey the damage and destruction caused by flooding in Dungog in the NSW Hunter region . Residents who have been hit by wild weather across New South Wales are being warned to brace for more floods and damage with another storm predicted to hit this week . People struggle against the heavy rain and strong wind on the streets in the Sydney CBD last week . 'Any weather that strikes up north is of concern to us, especially considering the devastation from the storm that hit last week,' Ms Wills told Daily Mail Australia. 'Any water is going to hit that saturated ground and raise flood levels again, and any wind is going to knock over the trees that are uprooted.' TUESDAY . Sydney - Min 13 to max 20 degrees, possible late shower . Newcastle - Min 13 to max 19 degrees, shower or two . Gosford - Min 11 to max 20 degrees, possible late shower . Wollongong - Min 12 to max 18 degrees, possible late shower . WEDNESDAY . Sydney - Min 14 to max 20 degrees, shower or two . Newcastle - Min 13 to max 19 degrees, showers . Gosford - Min 12 to max 19 degrees, shower or two . Wollongong - Min 13 to max 18 degrees, shower or two . THURSDAY . Ms Westcott said the weather system appeared to be moving quickly. 'We might get two days of rain but it's not likely to be the same three days of wind and rain we saw last week,' she said. Damage and destruction caused by flooding in Stroud in the NSW Hunter region . Bureau of Meteorology NSW regional director Barry Hanstrum said: 'Early indications suggest the main impacts of intense rainfall and strong winds will be on coastal areas in the states north east including the Northern Rivers and Mid North coasts, with heavy falls also likely for southeast Queensland. 'Current guidance suggests that rain will increase this week, and peak between Thursday and Saturday. 'Further rainfall is likely for catchments that have already experienced flooding during last week’s severe weather event.' The Bureau Of Meteorology said it was too early to tell how severe the weather system would be. Ms Wills said the SES would spend the next few days trying to complete as many jobs as possible, as well as warning people to prepare their homes should another severe storm hit. 'Obviously we're trying to get through has many as we can before next system hits,' she said. Ms Wills said there were over 1000 personnel in the field across NSW, including 200 from other states such as Queensland, Victoria, the ACT and South Australia. | Residents of New South Wales who are already reeling from last week's wild weather are being warned to brace for more floods and damage, with another storm predicted to hit later this week. Meteorologists say early indicators show that an east coast low – the same weather system that lashed the state's east coast for three days last week – could hit the region, with heavy rain possible from Thursday. The State Emergency Service was deluged with calls for assistance last week and has more than 4,000 jobs from the 24,196 requests still to be completed. SES spokeswoman Stephanie Wills says the organisation is concerned that more storms will these hamper clean-up efforts. Scroll down for video . Meteorologists say early indicators show an east coast low – the same weather system that lashed the state's east coast for three days last week – could hit again bringing heavy rain from Thursday through to Saturday . Locals survey the damage and destruction caused by flooding in Dungog in the NSW Hunter region . Residents who have been hit by wild weather across New South Wales are being warned to brace for more floods and damage with another storm predicted to hit this week . People struggle against the heavy rain and strong wind on the streets in the Sydney CBD last week . 'Any weather that strikes up north is of concern to us, especially considering the devastation from the storm that hit last week,' Ms Wills told Daily Mail Australia. 'Any water is going to hit that saturated ground and raise flood levels again, and any wind is going to knock over the trees that are uprooted.' Ms Wills said the SES was particularly worried about the effect more wild weather would have on the Hunter region, which suffered through flooding and high winds in the last storm. 'That's our focus - the Hunter region - because they've been smashed,' she said. 'We really are quite concerned about that particular area. 'We are urging the community to prepare themselves, prepare their homes and prepare their families to prevent further loss and devastation.' Weatherzone meteorologist Kim Westcott said a trough of low pressure was forming along the coast, and would hit heaviest in the far northern parts of the state. This picture has shows Western Sydney blanketed by floodwaters and hail on Saturday . Newcastle - Max 19 degrees, mostly sunny . Gosford - Max 20 degrees, mostly sunny . Wollongong - Max 19 degrees, partly cloudy . TUESDAY . Sydney - Min 13 to max 20 degrees, possible late shower . Newcastle - Min 13 to max 19 degrees, shower or two . Gosford - Min 11 to max 20 degrees, possible late shower . Wollongong - Min 12 to max 18 degrees, possible late shower . WEDNESDAY . Sydney - Min 14 to max 20 degrees, shower or two . Newcastle - Min 13 to max 19 degrees, showers . Gosford - Min 12 to max 19 degrees, shower or two . Wollongong - Min 13 to max 18 degrees, shower or two . THURSDAY . Sydney - Min 14 to max 19 degrees, showers . Newcastle - Min 14 to max 18 degrees, showers . Gosford - Min 13 to max 19 degrees, showers . Sydney - Min 15 to max 20 degrees, showers . Newcastle - Min 15 to max 22 degrees, showers easing . Gosford - Min 13 to max 22 degrees, showers easing . Wollongong - Min 15 to max 20 degrees, showers . 'It looks like we could get an east coast low later on this week, but it is certainly a different kettle of fish than we've seen last week,' Ms Westcott said. 'The difference is that it is a little bit further away from the coast and it is in a different area - so the heavy rain is probably not going to be over Sydney.' Ms Westcott said the weather system appeared to be moving quickly. 'We might get two days of rain but it's not likely to be the same three days of wind and rain we saw last week,' she said. Damage and destruction caused by flooding in Stroud in the NSW Hunter region . Bureau of Meteorology NSW regional director Barry Hanstrum said: 'Early indications suggest the main impacts of intense rainfall and strong winds will be on coastal areas in the states north east including the Northern Rivers and Mid North coasts, with heavy falls also likely for southeast Queensland. 'Current guidance suggests that rain will increase this week, and peak between Thursday and Saturday. 'Further rainfall is likely for catchments that have already experienced flooding during last week’s severe weather event.' The Bureau Of Meteorology said it was too early to tell how severe the weather system would be. Ms Wills said the SES would spend the next few days trying to complete as many jobs as possible, as well as warning people to prepare their homes should another severe storm hit. 'Obviously we're trying to get through has many as we can before next system hits,' she said. Ms Wills said there were over 1000 personnel in the field across NSW, including 200 from other states such as Queensland, Victoria, the ACT and South Australia. | Residents of New South Wales who are already reeling from last week's wild weather are being warned to brace for more floods and damage, with another storm predicted to hit later this week. Meteorologists say early indicators show that an east coast low – the same weather system that lashed the state's east coast for three days last week – could hit the region, with heavy rain possible from Thursday. The State Emergency Service was deluged with calls for assistance last week and has more than 4,000 jobs from the 24,196 requests still to be completed. SES spokeswoman Stephanie Wills says the organisation is concerned that more storms will these hamper clean-up efforts. Scroll down for video . Meteorologists say early indicators show an east coast low – the same weather system that lashed the state's east coast for three days last week – could hit again bringing heavy rain from Thursday through to Saturday . Gosford - Min 11 to max 20 degrees, possible late shower . Wollongong - Min 12 to max 18 degrees, possible late shower . WEDNESDAY . Sydney - Min 14 to max 20 degrees, shower or two . Newcastle - Min 13 to max 19 degrees, showers . 'Further rainfall is likely for catchments that have already experienced flooding during last week’s severe weather event.' The Bureau Of Meteorology said it was too early to tell how severe the weather system would be. Ms Wills said the SES would spend the next few days trying to complete as many jobs as possible, as well as warning people to prepare their homes should another severe storm hit. 'Obviously we're trying to get through has many as we can before next system hits,' she said. Ms Wills said there were over 1000 personnel in the field across NSW, including 200 from other states such as Queensland, Victoria, the ACT and South Australia. |
For eight weeks, the sight of a shirtless Aidan Turner swinging scythes and standing up to the nefarious Warleggans has been getting the nation hot under the collar. Now, less than 12 hours after Poldark ended with a dramatic cliffhanger, disgruntled viewers have taken to Twitter to complain of 'withdrawal symptoms' - and urge the BBC to hurry up with series two. 'As if the Sherlock hiatus wasn't bad enough... experiencing #Poldark withdrawal symptoms already,' tweeted fan Mihaela Doaga within minutes of the closing credits. Scroll down for video . To be continued... Poldark ended last night on a dramatic cliff-hanger with the main man hauled off to jail . 'Ahhhh #Poldark, I'm not OK!,' wrote another, adding 'T'int right, t'int fair, t'int proper' - a reference to the catchphrase memorably deployed by Poldark's malingering servant, Judd. Others complained of having their Monday morning blues made worse by waking up to the prospect of going months before seeing Mr Turner, 31, and his famous abs on screen once more. 'The morning after #Poldark ends and amazingly, the sun has managed to rise in the sky,' wrote Turner fan AM Scanlon. 'Have a good week everyone, or as good as it can be.' Another, Luci Gosling, added: 'Waking up to a week with no #Poldark to look forward to. Gawd, life is tough.' Bereft: Poldark fans such as Suze Smith took to Twitter to complain about the show ending . Missing out: Fans say they have nothing to look forward to now the show is over . Not quite true: Poldark will be replaced in the schedules with Sheridan Smith drama, The C-Word . Painful: Others said they were experiencing withdrawal symptoms less than 12 hours after the finale . The drama has proved one of the most successful of 2015 so far, pulling in an average of 5.9 million viewers per episode and a massive 6.1 million for last night's finale. Much of that is due to Mr Turner and his smouldering looks which, combined with regular shirtless scenes, have produced a collective swoon among female viewers. But it hasn't all been plain sailing for the drama, which has been renewed and will start filming again this autumn. Poldark's famous scything scenes have sparked complaints from professional mowers who say Turner's scything techniques aren't up to scratch. 'The story of Poldark highlights the romantic aspect of the scythe and its use in history but we weren’t very impressed with Aidan Turner’s scything,' said expert mower Chris Riley, 56, last week. Next year: With filming on season two of Poldark due to start filming this autumn, fans are in for a long wait . Popular: Aidan Turner and his famous abs have been the highlight of the show for many women . 'There was a lot of sweating and grunting going on but the only time you’d mow like that would be in a competition.' At the end of March, an #AskPoldark wheeze launched by the BBC's social media team also descended into farce after viewers bombarded Mr Turner with indecent proposals. 'How do you ever stop looking in the mirror?' asked one fan. Another added: 'My mower has packed in - would you come round and scythe my lawn please?' Although the 31-year-old made a stab at answering many of the questions, he left the more risqué queries go unanswered. While the second series of Poldark isn't due to air until 2016, Mr Turner's legion of fans can take some consolation from The Secret Scripture, an upcoming thriller in which the Irish actor stars. Scheduled for release later this year, it co-stars Melbourne-born actor Eric Bana, 46, The Social Network star Rooney Mara, 30, and veteran actress Vanessa Redgrave, 78. Got withdrawal symptoms? Meet the hunks set to light up the big and small screens this summer . Poldark might be no more, for this year at least, but there's no shortage of cinematic and small screen crumpet, much of it shirtless, around this summer. Along with Mr Turner's upcoming role in The Secret Scripture, Clint Eastwood's handsome 29-year-old son Scott will please the ladies during his shirt-free scenes in new film, The Longest Ride. Like father, like son! Clint Eastwood's son Scott will be shirtless in cinemas from this June . Magic Mike: Channing Tatum and the strippers will be back in July with Magic Mike XXL . The film, which gets its UK release in June, co-stars Britt Robertson and tells the story of a former champion bull rider and his quest for love. Less romantic but with a whole lot of pecs appeal is the second instalment of Magic Mike; the Channing Tatum film about the exploits of a troupe of male strippers. Entitled Magic Mike XXL, it opens on the 4th July and along with 35-year-old Tatum, also features the Poldark-esque Joe Manganiello, 38. Also on the way is Southpaw, a boxing film starring a bulked-up Jake Gyllenhaal, and the remake of National Lampoon’s Vacation which features Australian muscleman, Chris Hemsworth, 31. Beefy: A bulked-up Jake Gyllenhaal will be appearing in boxing film Southpaw from the end of July . Lots to see: Chris Hemsworth, seen here in a Saturday Night Live skit, will appear in National Lampoon's Vacation and is currently starring in superhero flick, Avengers: Age of Ultron as Norse god Thor . Razor cheekbones: 29-year-old Tom Hughes will be appearing in The Game on BBC2 from this Thursday . Should the 31st July not be soon enough, Mr Hemsworth is currently reprising his role as Norse god Thor in superhero action-fest, Avengers: Age of Ultron. 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Fans have taken to Twitter to complain about 'withdrawal symptoms'
The second series of the hit drama starts filming this autumn .
This Sunday's Poldark slot will be filled by Sheridan Smith's The C-Word .
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"Now, less than 12 hours after Poldark ended with a dramatic cliffhanger, disgruntled viewers have taken to Twitter to complain of 'withdrawal symptoms' - and urge the BBC to hurry up with series two.",
"'As if the Sherlock hiatus wasn't bad enough... experiencing #Poldark withdrawal symptoms already,' tweeted fan Mihaela Doaga within minutes of the closing credits.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"To be continued... Poldark ended last night on a dramatic cliff-hanger with the main man hauled off to jail .",
"'Ahhhh #Poldark, I'm not OK!,' wrote another, adding 'T'int right, t'int fair, t'int proper' - a reference to the catchphrase memorably deployed by Poldark's malingering servant, Judd.",
"Others complained of having their Monday morning blues made worse by waking up to the prospect of going months before seeing Mr Turner, 31, and his famous abs on screen once more.",
"'The morning after #Poldark ends and amazingly, the sun has managed to rise in the sky,' wrote Turner fan AM Scanlon.",
"'Have a good week everyone, or as good as it can be.'",
"Another, Luci Gosling, added: 'Waking up to a week with no #Poldark to look forward to.",
"Gawd, life is tough.'",
"Bereft: Poldark fans such as Suze Smith took to Twitter to complain about the show ending .",
"Missing out: Fans say they have nothing to look forward to now the show is over .",
"Not quite true: Poldark will be replaced in the schedules with Sheridan Smith drama, The C-Word .",
"Painful: Others said they were experiencing withdrawal symptoms less than 12 hours after the finale .",
"The drama has proved one of the most successful of 2015 so far, pulling in an average of 5.9 million viewers per episode and a massive 6.1 million for last night's finale.",
"Much of that is due to Mr Turner and his smouldering looks which, combined with regular shirtless scenes, have produced a collective swoon among female viewers.",
"But it hasn't all been plain sailing for the drama, which has been renewed and will start filming again this autumn.",
"Poldark's famous scything scenes have sparked complaints from professional mowers who say Turner's scything techniques aren't up to scratch.",
"'The story of Poldark highlights the romantic aspect of the scythe and its use in history but we weren’t very impressed with Aidan Turner’s scything,' said expert mower Chris Riley, 56, last week.",
"Next year: With filming on season two of Poldark due to start filming this autumn, fans are in for a long wait .",
"Popular: Aidan Turner and his famous abs have been the highlight of the show for many women .",
"'There was a lot of sweating and grunting going on but the only time you’d mow like that would be in a competition.'",
"At the end of March, an #AskPoldark wheeze launched by the BBC's social media team also descended into farce after viewers bombarded Mr Turner with indecent proposals.",
"'How do you ever stop looking in the mirror?'",
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"Another added: 'My mower has packed in - would you come round and scythe my lawn please?'",
"Although the 31-year-old made a stab at answering many of the questions, he left the more risqué queries go unanswered.",
"While the second series of Poldark isn't due to air until 2016, Mr Turner's legion of fans can take some consolation from The Secret Scripture, an upcoming thriller in which the Irish actor stars.",
"Scheduled for release later this year, it co-stars Melbourne-born actor Eric Bana, 46, The Social Network star Rooney Mara, 30, and veteran actress Vanessa Redgrave, 78.",
"Got withdrawal symptoms?",
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"Poldark might be no more, for this year at least, but there's no shortage of cinematic and small screen crumpet, much of it shirtless, around this summer.",
"Along with Mr Turner's upcoming role in The Secret Scripture, Clint Eastwood's handsome 29-year-old son Scott will please the ladies during his shirt-free scenes in new film, The Longest Ride.",
"Like father, like son!",
"Clint Eastwood's son Scott will be shirtless in cinemas from this June .",
"Magic Mike: Channing Tatum and the strippers will be back in July with Magic Mike XXL .",
"The film, which gets its UK release in June, co-stars Britt Robertson and tells the story of a former champion bull rider and his quest for love.",
"Less romantic but with a whole lot of pecs appeal is the second instalment of Magic Mike; the Channing Tatum film about the exploits of a troupe of male strippers.",
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"Beefy: A bulked-up Jake Gyllenhaal will be appearing in boxing film Southpaw from the end of July .",
"Lots to see: Chris Hemsworth, seen here in a Saturday Night Live skit, will appear in National Lampoon's Vacation and is currently starring in superhero flick, Avengers: Age of Ultron as Norse god Thor .",
"Razor cheekbones: 29-year-old Tom Hughes will be appearing in The Game on BBC2 from this Thursday .",
"Should the 31st July not be soon enough, Mr Hemsworth is currently reprising his role as Norse god Thor in superhero action-fest, Avengers: Age of Ultron.",
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"Season two of Vikings, starring another handsome blonde Australian in the shape of 35-year-old Travis Fimmel, is currently underway on History while those with Amazon Prime can enjoy the sight of Sam Heughan, 34, flexing his muscles on Outlander.",
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"Smouldering: Sam Heughan, 34, has been winning over viewers with his performance in Outlander .",
"Handsome: Travis Fimmel is seen here making the Dark Ages look appealing in History's Vikings .",
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Much of that is due to Mr Turner and his smouldering looks which, combined with regular shirtless scenes, have produced a collective swoon among female viewers. Poldark's famous scything scenes have sparked complaints from professional mowers who say Turner's scything techniques aren't up to scratch. Next year: With filming on season two of Poldark due to start filming this autumn, fans are in for a long wait . 'There was a lot of sweating and grunting going on but the only time you’d mow like that would be in a competition.' 'How do you ever stop looking in the mirror?' Another added: 'My mower has packed in - would you come round and scythe my lawn please?' While the second series of Poldark isn't due to air until 2016, Mr Turner's legion of fans can take some consolation from The Secret Scripture, an upcoming thriller in which the Irish actor stars. Got withdrawal symptoms? Poldark might be no more, for this year at least, but there's no shortage of cinematic and small screen crumpet, much of it shirtless, around this summer. Like father, like son! Magic Mike: Channing Tatum and the strippers will be back in July with Magic Mike XXL . Less romantic but with a whole lot of pecs appeal is the second instalment of Magic Mike; the Channing Tatum film about the exploits of a troupe of male strippers. Also on the way is Southpaw, a boxing film starring a bulked-up Jake Gyllenhaal, and the remake of National Lampoon’s Vacation which features Australian muscleman, Chris Hemsworth, 31. Lots to see: Chris Hemsworth, seen here in a Saturday Night Live skit, will appear in National Lampoon's Vacation and is currently starring in superhero flick, Avengers: Age of Ultron as Norse god Thor . Should the 31st July not be soon enough, Mr Hemsworth is currently reprising his role as Norse god Thor in superhero action-fest, Avengers: Age of Ultron. Season two of Vikings, starring another handsome blonde Australian in the shape of 35-year-old Travis Fimmel, is currently underway on History while those with Amazon Prime can enjoy the sight of Sam Heughan, 34, flexing his muscles on Outlander. Smouldering: Sam Heughan, 34, has been winning over viewers with his performance in Outlander . Good look: Dutch actor Michiel Huisman (Daario Naharis) shows off his rippling abs in Game of Thrones . | The small screen also has plenty to recommend it, beginning with new BBC2 spy thriller The Game which starts on Thursday and stars the razor-cheekboned Tom Hughes, 29. Others complained of having their Monday morning blues made worse by waking up to the prospect of going months before seeing Mr Turner, 31, and his famous abs on screen once more. Game of Thrones also has a pleasingly high muscle count, with Michiel Huisman (Daario Naharis) and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) among the hunks worth switching on for. Much of that is due to Mr Turner and his smouldering looks which, combined with regular shirtless scenes, have produced a collective swoon among female viewers. Less romantic but with a whole lot of pecs appeal is the second instalment of Magic Mike; the Channing Tatum film about the exploits of a troupe of male strippers. Razor cheekbones: 29-year-old Tom Hughes will be appearing in The Game on BBC2 from this Thursday . Poldark might be no more, for this year at least, but there's no shortage of cinematic and small screen crumpet, much of it shirtless, around this summer. For eight weeks, the sight of a shirtless Aidan Turner swinging scythes and standing up to the nefarious Warleggans has been getting the nation hot under the collar. While the second series of Poldark isn't due to air until 2016, Mr Turner's legion of fans can take some consolation from The Secret Scripture, an upcoming thriller in which the Irish actor stars. The film, which gets its UK release in June, co-stars Britt Robertson and tells the story of a former champion bull rider and his quest for love. Another, Luci Gosling, added: 'Waking up to a week with no #Poldark to look forward to. 'The morning after #Poldark ends and amazingly, the sun has managed to rise in the sky,' wrote Turner fan AM Scanlon. Scheduled for release later this year, it co-stars Melbourne-born actor Eric Bana, 46, The Social Network star Rooney Mara, 30, and veteran actress Vanessa Redgrave, 78. Gawd, life is tough.' Season two of Vikings, starring another handsome blonde Australian in the shape of 35-year-old Travis Fimmel, is currently underway on History while those with Amazon Prime can enjoy the sight of Sam Heughan, 34, flexing his muscles on Outlander. | For eight weeks, the sight of a shirtless Aidan Turner swinging scythes and standing up to the nefarious Warleggans has been getting the nation hot under the collar. Now, less than 12 hours after Poldark ended with a dramatic cliffhanger, disgruntled viewers have taken to Twitter to complain of 'withdrawal symptoms' - and urge the BBC to hurry up with series two. 'As if the Sherlock hiatus wasn't bad enough... experiencing #Poldark withdrawal symptoms already,' tweeted fan Mihaela Doaga within minutes of the closing credits. Scroll down for video . To be continued... Poldark ended last night on a dramatic cliff-hanger with the main man hauled off to jail . 'Ahhhh #Poldark, I'm not OK!,' wrote another, adding 'T'int right, t'int fair, t'int proper' - a reference to the catchphrase memorably deployed by Poldark's malingering servant, Judd. Others complained of having their Monday morning blues made worse by waking up to the prospect of going months before seeing Mr Turner, 31, and his famous abs on screen once more. 'The morning after #Poldark ends and amazingly, the sun has managed to rise in the sky,' wrote Turner fan AM Scanlon. 'Have a good week everyone, or as good as it can be.' Popular: Aidan Turner and his famous abs have been the highlight of the show for many women . 'There was a lot of sweating and grunting going on but the only time you’d mow like that would be in a competition.' At the end of March, an #AskPoldark wheeze launched by the BBC's social media team also descended into farce after viewers bombarded Mr Turner with indecent proposals. 'How do you ever stop looking in the mirror?' asked one fan. Another added: 'My mower has packed in - would you come round and scythe my lawn please?' Although the 31-year-old made a stab at answering many of the questions, he left the more risqué queries go unanswered. While the second series of Poldark isn't due to air until 2016, Mr Turner's legion of fans can take some consolation from The Secret Scripture, an upcoming thriller in which the Irish actor stars. Scheduled for release later this year, it co-stars Melbourne-born actor Eric Bana, 46, The Social Network star Rooney Mara, 30, and veteran actress Vanessa Redgrave, 78. Razor cheekbones: 29-year-old Tom Hughes will be appearing in The Game on BBC2 from this Thursday . Should the 31st July not be soon enough, Mr Hemsworth is currently reprising his role as Norse god Thor in superhero action-fest, Avengers: Age of Ultron. The small screen also has plenty to recommend it, beginning with new BBC2 spy thriller The Game which starts on Thursday and stars the razor-cheekboned Tom Hughes, 29. Season two of Vikings, starring another handsome blonde Australian in the shape of 35-year-old Travis Fimmel, is currently underway on History while those with Amazon Prime can enjoy the sight of Sam Heughan, 34, flexing his muscles on Outlander. Game of Thrones also has a pleasingly high muscle count, with Michiel Huisman (Daario Naharis) and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) among the hunks worth switching on for. Smouldering: Sam Heughan, 34, has been winning over viewers with his performance in Outlander . Handsome: Travis Fimmel is seen here making the Dark Ages look appealing in History's Vikings . Good look: Dutch actor Michiel Huisman (Daario Naharis) shows off his rippling abs in Game of Thrones . | For eight weeks, the sight of a shirtless Aidan Turner swinging scythes and standing up to the nefarious Warleggans has been getting the nation hot under the collar. Now, less than 12 hours after Poldark ended with a dramatic cliffhanger, disgruntled viewers have taken to Twitter to complain of 'withdrawal symptoms' - and urge the BBC to hurry up with series two. 'As if the Sherlock hiatus wasn't bad enough... experiencing #Poldark withdrawal symptoms already,' tweeted fan Mihaela Doaga within minutes of the closing credits. Scroll down for video . To be continued... Poldark ended last night on a dramatic cliff-hanger with the main man hauled off to jail . 'Ahhhh #Poldark, I'm not OK!,' wrote another, adding 'T'int right, t'int fair, t'int proper' - a reference to the catchphrase memorably deployed by Poldark's malingering servant, Judd. Others complained of having their Monday morning blues made worse by waking up to the prospect of going months before seeing Mr Turner, 31, and his famous abs on screen once more. 'The morning after #Poldark ends and amazingly, the sun has managed to rise in the sky,' wrote Turner fan AM Scanlon. 'Have a good week everyone, or as good as it can be.' Another, Luci Gosling, added: 'Waking up to a week with no #Poldark to look forward to. Gawd, life is tough.' Bereft: Poldark fans such as Suze Smith took to Twitter to complain about the show ending . Missing out: Fans say they have nothing to look forward to now the show is over . 'The story of Poldark highlights the romantic aspect of the scythe and its use in history but we weren’t very impressed with Aidan Turner’s scything,' said expert mower Chris Riley, 56, last week. Next year: With filming on season two of Poldark due to start filming this autumn, fans are in for a long wait . Popular: Aidan Turner and his famous abs have been the highlight of the show for many women . 'There was a lot of sweating and grunting going on but the only time you’d mow like that would be in a competition.' At the end of March, an #AskPoldark wheeze launched by the BBC's social media team also descended into farce after viewers bombarded Mr Turner with indecent proposals. 'How do you ever stop looking in the mirror?' asked one fan. Another added: 'My mower has packed in - would you come round and scythe my lawn please?' Although the 31-year-old made a stab at answering many of the questions, he left the more risqué queries go unanswered. While the second series of Poldark isn't due to air until 2016, Mr Turner's legion of fans can take some consolation from The Secret Scripture, an upcoming thriller in which the Irish actor stars. Scheduled for release later this year, it co-stars Melbourne-born actor Eric Bana, 46, The Social Network star Rooney Mara, 30, and veteran actress Vanessa Redgrave, 78. Got withdrawal symptoms? Meet the hunks set to light up the big and small screens this summer . Entitled Magic Mike XXL, it opens on the 4th July and along with 35-year-old Tatum, also features the Poldark-esque Joe Manganiello, 38. Also on the way is Southpaw, a boxing film starring a bulked-up Jake Gyllenhaal, and the remake of National Lampoon’s Vacation which features Australian muscleman, Chris Hemsworth, 31. Beefy: A bulked-up Jake Gyllenhaal will be appearing in boxing film Southpaw from the end of July . Lots to see: Chris Hemsworth, seen here in a Saturday Night Live skit, will appear in National Lampoon's Vacation and is currently starring in superhero flick, Avengers: Age of Ultron as Norse god Thor . Razor cheekbones: 29-year-old Tom Hughes will be appearing in The Game on BBC2 from this Thursday . Should the 31st July not be soon enough, Mr Hemsworth is currently reprising his role as Norse god Thor in superhero action-fest, Avengers: Age of Ultron. The small screen also has plenty to recommend it, beginning with new BBC2 spy thriller The Game which starts on Thursday and stars the razor-cheekboned Tom Hughes, 29. Season two of Vikings, starring another handsome blonde Australian in the shape of 35-year-old Travis Fimmel, is currently underway on History while those with Amazon Prime can enjoy the sight of Sam Heughan, 34, flexing his muscles on Outlander. Game of Thrones also has a pleasingly high muscle count, with Michiel Huisman (Daario Naharis) and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) among the hunks worth switching on for. Smouldering: Sam Heughan, 34, has been winning over viewers with his performance in Outlander . Handsome: Travis Fimmel is seen here making the Dark Ages look appealing in History's Vikings . Good look: Dutch actor Michiel Huisman (Daario Naharis) shows off his rippling abs in Game of Thrones . | For eight weeks, the sight of a shirtless Aidan Turner swinging scythes and standing up to the nefarious Warleggans has been getting the nation hot under the collar. Now, less than 12 hours after Poldark ended with a dramatic cliffhanger, disgruntled viewers have taken to Twitter to complain of 'withdrawal symptoms' - and urge the BBC to hurry up with series two. 'As if the Sherlock hiatus wasn't bad enough... experiencing #Poldark withdrawal symptoms already,' tweeted fan Mihaela Doaga within minutes of the closing credits. Scroll down for video . To be continued... Poldark ended last night on a dramatic cliff-hanger with the main man hauled off to jail . At the end of March, an #AskPoldark wheeze launched by the BBC's social media team also descended into farce after viewers bombarded Mr Turner with indecent proposals. 'How do you ever stop looking in the mirror?' asked one fan. Another added: 'My mower has packed in - would you come round and scythe my lawn please?' Although the 31-year-old made a stab at answering many of the questions, he left the more risqué queries go unanswered. Game of Thrones also has a pleasingly high muscle count, with Michiel Huisman (Daario Naharis) and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) among the hunks worth switching on for. 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Anyone who has spent hours sitting in a traffic jam can attest that cars are not always the most comfortable spaces. But some are considerably worse than others, an extensive survey of motorists found. The most uncomfortable is the Nissan Note Mk1 with a score of just 80 per cent, according to the poll of 61,000 drivers. Hot on its wheels is the Hyundai i20 Mk1 with 81.01 per cent and Fiat Panda Mk2 at 81.49 per cent. The original version of the Nissan Note was named the most uncomfortable car in a poll of more than 60,000 drivers . The mark one Hyundai i20 was named the second most uncomfortable car, with 81.1 per cent of the vote . 1. Nissan Note Mk1 - 80.00% . 2. Hyundai i20 Mk1 - 81.01% . 3. Fiat Panda Mk2 - 81.49% . 4. VW Passat Mk7 - 82.79% . 5. Peugeot 107 MK1 - 83.53% . 6. Toyota Yaris Mk2 - 83.93% . 7. VW Touran Mk1 - 84.00% . 8. Toyota Auris Mk1 - 84.49% . 9. Seat Ibiza Mk4 - 85.03% . 10. VW Polo Mk5 - 85.12% . Three designs by German manufacturer Volkswagen make it into the bottom ten – including the Passat Mk7 (82.79 per cent), Touran Mk1 (84 per cent), and the Polo Mk5 (85.12 per cent). Toyota had two entries, while Seat and Peugeot had one each. Unsurprisingly, it is brands associated with luxury that dominate the other end of the scale. Of the 200 car models covered by the survey, the ten most comfortable include five by Lexus – which also took the top spot. The company's RX Mk2 managed a score of 97.27 per cent, just beating its own GS Mk3 into second place (97.24 per cent). Jeep also made an appearance in the top ten, with its Grand Cherokee Mk4 taking sixth place with 96.55 per cent. And family favourite Volvo did remarkably well, coming it at third, fourth and seventh place. The MG3 came in tenth with 95.56 per cent. The second version of the Fiat Panda was also named in the top ten most uncomfortable cars . 1. Lexus RX Mk2 - 97.27% . 2. Lexus GS Mk3 - 97.24% . 3. Volvo XC70 Mk2 - 96.98% . 4. Volvo V40 Mk2 - 96.80% . 5. Lexus RX Mk3 - 96.74% . 6. Jeep Grand Cherokee Mk4 - 96.55% . 7. Volvo V70 Mk3 - 96.39% . 8. Lexus IS Mk3 - 95.89% . 9. Lexus NX - 95.81% . 10. MG3 - 95.56% . A spokesman for Auto Express magazine, which carried out the survey, said: 'Seat comfort is a big factor in motoring satisfaction, as it makes your time in the car that little bit more pleasant.' It added: 'It's a poor showing for Nissan with the Note MK1 languishing at the bottom of the seat comfort top 200, although age may now be playing a part. 'Volkswagen won't be happy to see three of its models in the bottom 10.' The most comfortable cars in Britain are made by Lexus which has FIVE models in the top ten alone - with the RX Mark 2 top followed by the GS Mark 3 in second. Volvo has three cars in the top ten and the other two are the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the MG3. Other categories in the annual survey include another comfort factor - ride quality. This takes into account how a car handles Britain's potholed roads and other conditions. Top of this list is the Land Rover Discovery and bottom in the Honda Civic, said Auto Express. | Nissan Note Mk1 was named the most uncomfortable car in the country .
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Lexus GS Mk3 - 97.24% . Volvo XC70 Mk2 - 96.98% . Volvo V40 Mk2 - 96.80% . Lexus RX Mk3 - 96.74% . Jeep Grand Cherokee Mk4 - 96.55% . Volvo V70 Mk3 - 96.39% . Lexus IS Mk3 - 95.89% . Lexus NX - 95.81% . MG3 - 95.56% . It added: 'It's a poor showing for Nissan with the Note MK1 languishing at the bottom of the seat comfort top 200, although age may now be playing a part. The most comfortable cars in Britain are made by Lexus which has FIVE models in the top ten alone - with the RX Mark 2 top followed by the GS Mark 3 in second. Other categories in the annual survey include another comfort factor - ride quality. Top of this list is the Land Rover Discovery and bottom in the Honda Civic, said Auto Express. | Volvo V70 Mk3 - 96.39% . VW Polo Mk5 - 85.12% . 1. Anyone who has spent hours sitting in a traffic jam can attest that cars are not always the most comfortable spaces. And family favourite Volvo did remarkably well, coming it at third, fourth and seventh place. 2. 5. Jeep Grand Cherokee Mk4 - 96.55% . Seat Ibiza Mk4 - 85.03% . But some are considerably worse than others, an extensive survey of motorists found. Volvo V40 Mk2 - 96.80% . The original version of the Nissan Note was named the most uncomfortable car in a poll of more than 60,000 drivers . 4. 6. 2. | Anyone who has spent hours sitting in a traffic jam can attest that cars are not always the most comfortable spaces. But some are considerably worse than others, an extensive survey of motorists found. The most uncomfortable is the Nissan Note Mk1 with a score of just 80 per cent, according to the poll of 61,000 drivers. Hot on its wheels is the Hyundai i20 Mk1 with 81.01 per cent and Fiat Panda Mk2 at 81.49 per cent. The original version of the Nissan Note was named the most uncomfortable car in a poll of more than 60,000 drivers . The mark one Hyundai i20 was named the second most uncomfortable car, with 81.1 per cent of the vote . 1. Nissan Note Mk1 - 80.00% . 2. Hyundai i20 Mk1 - 81.01% . 3. Three designs by German manufacturer Volkswagen make it into the bottom ten – including the Passat Mk7 (82.79 per cent), Touran Mk1 (84 per cent), and the Polo Mk5 (85.12 per cent). Toyota had two entries, while Seat and Peugeot had one each. Unsurprisingly, it is brands associated with luxury that dominate the other end of the scale. Of the 200 car models covered by the survey, the ten most comfortable include five by Lexus – which also took the top spot. The company's RX Mk2 managed a score of 97.27 per cent, just beating its own GS Mk3 into second place (97.24 per cent). Jeep also made an appearance in the top ten, with its Grand Cherokee Mk4 taking sixth place with 96.55 per cent. And family favourite Volvo did remarkably well, coming it at third, fourth and seventh place. The MG3 came in tenth with 95.56 per cent. The second version of the Fiat Panda was also named in the top ten most uncomfortable cars . 1. Lexus RX Mk2 - 97.27% . 10. MG3 - 95.56% . A spokesman for Auto Express magazine, which carried out the survey, said: 'Seat comfort is a big factor in motoring satisfaction, as it makes your time in the car that little bit more pleasant.' It added: 'It's a poor showing for Nissan with the Note MK1 languishing at the bottom of the seat comfort top 200, although age may now be playing a part. 'Volkswagen won't be happy to see three of its models in the bottom 10.' The most comfortable cars in Britain are made by Lexus which has FIVE models in the top ten alone - with the RX Mark 2 top followed by the GS Mark 3 in second. Volvo has three cars in the top ten and the other two are the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the MG3. Other categories in the annual survey include another comfort factor - ride quality. This takes into account how a car handles Britain's potholed roads and other conditions. Top of this list is the Land Rover Discovery and bottom in the Honda Civic, said Auto Express. | Anyone who has spent hours sitting in a traffic jam can attest that cars are not always the most comfortable spaces. But some are considerably worse than others, an extensive survey of motorists found. The most uncomfortable is the Nissan Note Mk1 with a score of just 80 per cent, according to the poll of 61,000 drivers. Hot on its wheels is the Hyundai i20 Mk1 with 81.01 per cent and Fiat Panda Mk2 at 81.49 per cent. The original version of the Nissan Note was named the most uncomfortable car in a poll of more than 60,000 drivers . The mark one Hyundai i20 was named the second most uncomfortable car, with 81.1 per cent of the vote . 1. Nissan Note Mk1 - 80.00% . 2. Hyundai i20 Mk1 - 81.01% . 3. Fiat Panda Mk2 - 81.49% . 4. VW Passat Mk7 - 82.79% . 5. Peugeot 107 MK1 - 83.53% . 10. VW Polo Mk5 - 85.12% . Three designs by German manufacturer Volkswagen make it into the bottom ten – including the Passat Mk7 (82.79 per cent), Touran Mk1 (84 per cent), and the Polo Mk5 (85.12 per cent). Toyota had two entries, while Seat and Peugeot had one each. Unsurprisingly, it is brands associated with luxury that dominate the other end of the scale. Of the 200 car models covered by the survey, the ten most comfortable include five by Lexus – which also took the top spot. The company's RX Mk2 managed a score of 97.27 per cent, just beating its own GS Mk3 into second place (97.24 per cent). Jeep also made an appearance in the top ten, with its Grand Cherokee Mk4 taking sixth place with 96.55 per cent. And family favourite Volvo did remarkably well, coming it at third, fourth and seventh place. The MG3 came in tenth with 95.56 per cent. The second version of the Fiat Panda was also named in the top ten most uncomfortable cars . 1. Lexus RX Mk2 - 97.27% . 2. Lexus GS Mk3 - 97.24% . Volvo V70 Mk3 - 96.39% . 8. Lexus IS Mk3 - 95.89% . 9. Lexus NX - 95.81% . 10. MG3 - 95.56% . A spokesman for Auto Express magazine, which carried out the survey, said: 'Seat comfort is a big factor in motoring satisfaction, as it makes your time in the car that little bit more pleasant.' It added: 'It's a poor showing for Nissan with the Note MK1 languishing at the bottom of the seat comfort top 200, although age may now be playing a part. 'Volkswagen won't be happy to see three of its models in the bottom 10.' The most comfortable cars in Britain are made by Lexus which has FIVE models in the top ten alone - with the RX Mark 2 top followed by the GS Mark 3 in second. Volvo has three cars in the top ten and the other two are the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the MG3. Other categories in the annual survey include another comfort factor - ride quality. This takes into account how a car handles Britain's potholed roads and other conditions. Top of this list is the Land Rover Discovery and bottom in the Honda Civic, said Auto Express. | Anyone who has spent hours sitting in a traffic jam can attest that cars are not always the most comfortable spaces. But some are considerably worse than others, an extensive survey of motorists found. The most uncomfortable is the Nissan Note Mk1 with a score of just 80 per cent, according to the poll of 61,000 drivers. Hot on its wheels is the Hyundai i20 Mk1 with 81.01 per cent and Fiat Panda Mk2 at 81.49 per cent. The original version of the Nissan Note was named the most uncomfortable car in a poll of more than 60,000 drivers . The mark one Hyundai i20 was named the second most uncomfortable car, with 81.1 per cent of the vote . Of the 200 car models covered by the survey, the ten most comfortable include five by Lexus – which also took the top spot. The company's RX Mk2 managed a score of 97.27 per cent, just beating its own GS Mk3 into second place (97.24 per cent). Jeep also made an appearance in the top ten, with its Grand Cherokee Mk4 taking sixth place with 96.55 per cent. And family favourite Volvo did remarkably well, coming it at third, fourth and seventh place. The MG3 came in tenth with 95.56 per cent. The most comfortable cars in Britain are made by Lexus which has FIVE models in the top ten alone - with the RX Mark 2 top followed by the GS Mark 3 in second. Volvo has three cars in the top ten and the other two are the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the MG3. Other categories in the annual survey include another comfort factor - ride quality. This takes into account how a car handles Britain's potholed roads and other conditions. Top of this list is the Land Rover Discovery and bottom in the Honda Civic, said Auto Express. |
A Michigan girl dismissed from a Catholic school for not meeting academic and attendance standards during leukemia treatments has been invited back but will attend a public school for now, her mother said. Barbara McGrath said St. Joseph Middle School officials informed her that Rose McGrath could return to the Battle Creek school but postponed a meeting to discuss concerns until later this week to allow for 'a cooling-off period.' Barbara McGrath said that her daughter is attending Lakeview Middle School and that she can't say whether Rose will return to St. Joseph, a private Catholic school, until she determines if issues can be resolved. Rose McGrath, pictured here with her mother, Barbara McGrath, was dismissed from St Joseph Middle School in Battle Creek, Michigan, for not meeting academic and attendance standards. She's been battling leukemia since 2012 and has missed several days of school because of the recovery process . When Rose found out that she had been kicked out of the school, she tearfully said that she 'didn't do anything wrong'. The 7th-grader is in remission but still recovering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatments, which started in 2012 . 'It sounds like they're not going to pass her anyway, even if she goes back,' Barbara McGrath said of her 7th-grade daughter, who is in remission but still recovering from treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosed in 2012. 'I don't see her being able to go back there and being successful.' The school wrote in a letter addressed to Rose's father that officials worked with her but absences 'hampered her academic performance.' It adds that the 12-year-old had attended 32 full days this academic year out of 134 days as of April 13, but Barbara McGrath says that doesn't include 'numerous' partial days. The school, which charges as much as $6,983 per year for tuition, also wrote that it has taken 'significant adjustments to our standards' to help Rose, including reducing her workload and paring down assignments and tests. 'Rose's attendance, coupled with her academic performance, do not qualify her for continued attendance at St. Joseph Middle School,' the letter read. It continued: 'We know Rose to be an intelligent and thoughtful child, and believe she would be well-suited to enroll in an academic setting more geared to homebound students, perhaps an online program as we have discussed in the past.' Though Rose is done with her treatment she still feels ill and has trouble attending her classes and finishing her schoolwork . Rose's mother says her daughter isn't skipping out of school 'to have fun' but that she has to miss school because she doesn't feel well . Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools' pastor administrator John Fleckenstein was not immediately available for a comment. He told WWMT last week that 'these were extraordinary circumstances' but they were necessary after 'so many accommodations were made' to help Rose. Barbara McGrath countered that the school made only minor modifications to the workload and her daughter 'had to do every single project, every single test.' McGrath added that, by her account, Rose was on track to pass this year. 'I didn't do anything wrong, but they still got rid of me,' Rose McGrath said tearfully last week to WWMT. Barbara McGrath said that though Rose is finished with her treatments, she has a long way to go. John Fleckenstein, Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools' pastor administrator, claims that the school made many accommodations for Rose and that none of them seemed to help her enough . Rose attended St Joseph Middle School in Battle Creek from kindergarten through 7th grade. Though she's been offered a spot back at the school after they dismissed her, Rose's mother said 'it sounds like they're not going to pass her anyway, even if she goes back' 'Even though she's now done with her treatments you still have a very long recovery process because you've basically just put two and a half years of poison into your body. You're not recovering overnight,' she said.. Rose told WWMT that school was the one place that she actually felt normal. 'When I'm at home, I'm sick, I don't feel well; no one else does that. But when I'm at school I'm like everyone else,' Rose said. ''The accommodations which were made were woefully inadequate for a child with such a serious diagnosis,' said Rose's father Tom McGrath to WWMT. 'It's not like she's out at the mall having fun, she's in her bed, sick with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. She's not having fun, she's sick. She'd be at school if she could,' Barbara said. Barbara McGrath said they have filed a complaint with the federal Office of Civil Rights and asked the private district to adopt an accommodation plan for ill students similar to those required in public schools. Rose appears to have had a large support system throughout her treatment. She told one news source that school was the only place she felt normal . St Joseph claims that Rose, pictured here raising money for St. Baldrcks to find a cure for childhood cancer, only attended 32 full days this academic year out of 134 days as of April 13. Though St Joseph as invited her back, she is now attending a public middle school in the Battle Creek area . | St. Joseph Middle School in Battle Creek, Michigan, had dismissed Rose McGrath for low attendance and poor academic performance .
Rose McGrath was diagnosed with leukemia in 2012 and even though she just finished her treatment, she still feels ill a lot of the time .
Rose's mother Barbara McGrath won't say if her daughter will return to the school, and says is sounds like 'they're not going to pass her anyway'
School says Rose attended just 32 full days this academic year out of 134 .
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"Barbara McGrath said St. Joseph Middle School officials informed her that Rose McGrath could return to the Battle Creek school but postponed a meeting to discuss concerns until later this week to allow for 'a cooling-off period.'",
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"John Fleckenstein, Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools' pastor administrator, claims that the school made many accommodations for Rose and that none of them seemed to help her enough .",
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"Though she's been offered a spot back at the school after they dismissed her, Rose's mother said 'it sounds like they're not going to pass her anyway, even if she goes back' 'Even though she's now done with her treatments you still have a very long recovery process because you've basically just put two and a half years of poison into your body.",
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'Rose's attendance, coupled with her academic performance, do not qualify her for continued attendance at St. Joseph Middle School,' the letter read. Though Rose is done with her treatment she still feels ill and has trouble attending her classes and finishing her schoolwork . Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools' pastor administrator John Fleckenstein was not immediately available for a comment. Barbara McGrath countered that the school made only minor modifications to the workload and her daughter 'had to do every single project, every single test.' 'I didn't do anything wrong, but they still got rid of me,' Rose McGrath said tearfully last week to WWMT. John Fleckenstein, Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools' pastor administrator, claims that the school made many accommodations for Rose and that none of them seemed to help her enough . Though she's been offered a spot back at the school after they dismissed her, Rose's mother said 'it sounds like they're not going to pass her anyway, even if she goes back' 'Even though she's now done with her treatments you still have a very long recovery process because you've basically just put two and a half years of poison into your body. 'When I'm at home, I'm sick, I don't feel well; no one else does that. ''The accommodations which were made were woefully inadequate for a child with such a serious diagnosis,' said Rose's father Tom McGrath to WWMT. She's not having fun, she's sick. Barbara McGrath said they have filed a complaint with the federal Office of Civil Rights and asked the private district to adopt an accommodation plan for ill students similar to those required in public schools. She told one news source that school was the only place she felt normal . Though St Joseph as invited her back, she is now attending a public middle school in the Battle Creek area . | It continued: 'We know Rose to be an intelligent and thoughtful child, and believe she would be well-suited to enroll in an academic setting more geared to homebound students, perhaps an online program as we have discussed in the past.' But when I'm at school I'm like everyone else,' Rose said. Though St Joseph as invited her back, she is now attending a public middle school in the Battle Creek area . Barbara McGrath said they have filed a complaint with the federal Office of Civil Rights and asked the private district to adopt an accommodation plan for ill students similar to those required in public schools. The school wrote in a letter addressed to Rose's father that officials worked with her but absences 'hampered her academic performance.' The 7th-grader is in remission but still recovering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatments, which started in 2012 . Rose appears to have had a large support system throughout her treatment. 'I didn't do anything wrong, but they still got rid of me,' Rose McGrath said tearfully last week to WWMT. McGrath added that, by her account, Rose was on track to pass this year. A Michigan girl dismissed from a Catholic school for not meeting academic and attendance standards during leukemia treatments has been invited back but will attend a public school for now, her mother said. Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools' pastor administrator John Fleckenstein was not immediately available for a comment. John Fleckenstein, Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools' pastor administrator, claims that the school made many accommodations for Rose and that none of them seemed to help her enough . 'When I'm at home, I'm sick, I don't feel well; no one else does that. You're not recovering overnight,' she said.. Rose told WWMT that school was the one place that she actually felt normal. Rose attended St Joseph Middle School in Battle Creek from kindergarten through 7th grade. | A Michigan girl dismissed from a Catholic school for not meeting academic and attendance standards during leukemia treatments has been invited back but will attend a public school for now, her mother said. Barbara McGrath said St. Joseph Middle School officials informed her that Rose McGrath could return to the Battle Creek school but postponed a meeting to discuss concerns until later this week to allow for 'a cooling-off period.' Barbara McGrath said that her daughter is attending Lakeview Middle School and that she can't say whether Rose will return to St. Joseph, a private Catholic school, until she determines if issues can be resolved. Rose McGrath, pictured here with her mother, Barbara McGrath, was dismissed from St Joseph Middle School in Battle Creek, Michigan, for not meeting academic and attendance standards. She's been battling leukemia since 2012 and has missed several days of school because of the recovery process . When Rose found out that she had been kicked out of the school, she tearfully said that she 'didn't do anything wrong'. The 7th-grader is in remission but still recovering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatments, which started in 2012 . Rose's mother says her daughter isn't skipping out of school 'to have fun' but that she has to miss school because she doesn't feel well . Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools' pastor administrator John Fleckenstein was not immediately available for a comment. He told WWMT last week that 'these were extraordinary circumstances' but they were necessary after 'so many accommodations were made' to help Rose. Barbara McGrath countered that the school made only minor modifications to the workload and her daughter 'had to do every single project, every single test.' McGrath added that, by her account, Rose was on track to pass this year. 'I didn't do anything wrong, but they still got rid of me,' Rose McGrath said tearfully last week to WWMT. Barbara McGrath said that though Rose is finished with her treatments, she has a long way to go. She'd be at school if she could,' Barbara said. Barbara McGrath said they have filed a complaint with the federal Office of Civil Rights and asked the private district to adopt an accommodation plan for ill students similar to those required in public schools. Rose appears to have had a large support system throughout her treatment. She told one news source that school was the only place she felt normal . St Joseph claims that Rose, pictured here raising money for St. Baldrcks to find a cure for childhood cancer, only attended 32 full days this academic year out of 134 days as of April 13. Though St Joseph as invited her back, she is now attending a public middle school in the Battle Creek area . | A Michigan girl dismissed from a Catholic school for not meeting academic and attendance standards during leukemia treatments has been invited back but will attend a public school for now, her mother said. Barbara McGrath said St. Joseph Middle School officials informed her that Rose McGrath could return to the Battle Creek school but postponed a meeting to discuss concerns until later this week to allow for 'a cooling-off period.' Barbara McGrath said that her daughter is attending Lakeview Middle School and that she can't say whether Rose will return to St. Joseph, a private Catholic school, until she determines if issues can be resolved. Rose McGrath, pictured here with her mother, Barbara McGrath, was dismissed from St Joseph Middle School in Battle Creek, Michigan, for not meeting academic and attendance standards. She's been battling leukemia since 2012 and has missed several days of school because of the recovery process . When Rose found out that she had been kicked out of the school, she tearfully said that she 'didn't do anything wrong'. The 7th-grader is in remission but still recovering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatments, which started in 2012 . 'It sounds like they're not going to pass her anyway, even if she goes back,' Barbara McGrath said of her 7th-grade daughter, who is in remission but still recovering from treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosed in 2012. 'I don't see her being able to go back there and being successful.' The school wrote in a letter addressed to Rose's father that officials worked with her but absences 'hampered her academic performance.' Though Rose is done with her treatment she still feels ill and has trouble attending her classes and finishing her schoolwork . Rose's mother says her daughter isn't skipping out of school 'to have fun' but that she has to miss school because she doesn't feel well . Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools' pastor administrator John Fleckenstein was not immediately available for a comment. He told WWMT last week that 'these were extraordinary circumstances' but they were necessary after 'so many accommodations were made' to help Rose. Barbara McGrath countered that the school made only minor modifications to the workload and her daughter 'had to do every single project, every single test.' McGrath added that, by her account, Rose was on track to pass this year. 'I didn't do anything wrong, but they still got rid of me,' Rose McGrath said tearfully last week to WWMT. Barbara McGrath said that though Rose is finished with her treatments, she has a long way to go. John Fleckenstein, Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools' pastor administrator, claims that the school made many accommodations for Rose and that none of them seemed to help her enough . ''The accommodations which were made were woefully inadequate for a child with such a serious diagnosis,' said Rose's father Tom McGrath to WWMT. 'It's not like she's out at the mall having fun, she's in her bed, sick with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. She's not having fun, she's sick. She'd be at school if she could,' Barbara said. Barbara McGrath said they have filed a complaint with the federal Office of Civil Rights and asked the private district to adopt an accommodation plan for ill students similar to those required in public schools. Rose appears to have had a large support system throughout her treatment. She told one news source that school was the only place she felt normal . St Joseph claims that Rose, pictured here raising money for St. Baldrcks to find a cure for childhood cancer, only attended 32 full days this academic year out of 134 days as of April 13. Though St Joseph as invited her back, she is now attending a public middle school in the Battle Creek area . | A Michigan girl dismissed from a Catholic school for not meeting academic and attendance standards during leukemia treatments has been invited back but will attend a public school for now, her mother said. Barbara McGrath said St. Joseph Middle School officials informed her that Rose McGrath could return to the Battle Creek school but postponed a meeting to discuss concerns until later this week to allow for 'a cooling-off period.' Barbara McGrath said that her daughter is attending Lakeview Middle School and that she can't say whether Rose will return to St. Joseph, a private Catholic school, until she determines if issues can be resolved. Rose McGrath, pictured here with her mother, Barbara McGrath, was dismissed from St Joseph Middle School in Battle Creek, Michigan, for not meeting academic and attendance standards. He told WWMT last week that 'these were extraordinary circumstances' but they were necessary after 'so many accommodations were made' to help Rose. Barbara McGrath countered that the school made only minor modifications to the workload and her daughter 'had to do every single project, every single test.' McGrath added that, by her account, Rose was on track to pass this year. She told one news source that school was the only place she felt normal . St Joseph claims that Rose, pictured here raising money for St. Baldrcks to find a cure for childhood cancer, only attended 32 full days this academic year out of 134 days as of April 13. Though St Joseph as invited her back, she is now attending a public middle school in the Battle Creek area . |
A warehouse worker appeared in court today accused of murdering a woman whose dismembered body was found three days after she went missing. Christopher Nathan May, 50, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, after her body was discovered at a flat in Pontypridd, South Wales on Friday. May is charged with a single charge of murder, and is accused of killing his alleged victim at some point between April 20 and April 25. Court hearing: Christopher Nathan May, 50, left, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, right, who was missing for three days before being discovered at a flat in Pontypridd, south Wales on Friday . Her body was discovered with 'massive injuries' at the property (above) yesterday afternoon, prompting police to launch a murder investigation . Ms Woodford was found dead three days after being reported missing by her family and was said to have suffered 'massive injuries'. May, wearing a grey jumper and glasses, was remanded in custody at Merthyr Tydfil magistrates court. He will appear at Cardiff Crown Court tomorrow for a plea hearing. May spoke only to confirm his name and the address of his flat in Richards Street, Pontypridd. Magistrates chairman Stuart Williams told May: 'Because of the nature of the offence you will be remanded in custody.' May replied: 'Thank you.' Police are still searching woodland and other areas of Pontypridd as part of their investigation. Her family said: 'Tracey was liked and loved by all of her family and friends. 'She was very kind-hearted and a selfless person who would go out of her way to help anyone. Tracey was a gentle person who would not hurt anyone and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Ms Woodford had been seen at a Pontypridd pub, the Skinny Dog, on Tuesday evening was arrested after she was found on Friday . 'We are thankful for all the support we have received to date. We ask all to respect our wishes for privacy and to be left alone to grieve at this very difficult time.' Tracey lived with her mother Linda, 66, and brother Sean, 42, who were described as being 'distraught'. They are being supported by police liaison officers who are keeping them informed of the developments. Police are still appealing for information from anyone who may have seen Tracey in the days she was missing after drinking in the Skinny Dog pub in the town centre. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | Tracey Woodford, 47, was found dead in a Pontypridd flat last week .
Christopher Nathan May, 50, accused of murdering and dismembering her .
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"A warehouse worker appeared in court today accused of murdering a woman whose dismembered body was found three days after she went missing.",
"Christopher Nathan May, 50, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, after her body was discovered at a flat in Pontypridd, South Wales on Friday.",
"May is charged with a single charge of murder, and is accused of killing his alleged victim at some point between April 20 and April 25.",
"Court hearing: Christopher Nathan May, 50, left, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, right, who was missing for three days before being discovered at a flat in Pontypridd, south Wales on Friday .",
"Her body was discovered with 'massive injuries' at the property (above) yesterday afternoon, prompting police to launch a murder investigation .",
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"May, wearing a grey jumper and glasses, was remanded in custody at Merthyr Tydfil magistrates court.",
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"They are being supported by police liaison officers who are keeping them informed of the developments.",
"Police are still appealing for information from anyone who may have seen Tracey in the days she was missing after drinking in the Skinny Dog pub in the town centre.",
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Police are still appealing for information from anyone who may have seen Tracey in the days she was missing after drinking in the Skinny Dog pub in the town centre. | Ms Woodford was found dead three days after being reported missing by her family and was said to have suffered 'massive injuries'. May replied: 'Thank you.' Her family said: 'Tracey was liked and loved by all of her family and friends. Police are still appealing for information from anyone who may have seen Tracey in the days she was missing after drinking in the Skinny Dog pub in the town centre. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. They are being supported by police liaison officers who are keeping them informed of the developments. Her body was discovered with 'massive injuries' at the property (above) yesterday afternoon, prompting police to launch a murder investigation . May spoke only to confirm his name and the address of his flat in Richards Street, Pontypridd. 'We are thankful for all the support we have received to date. Christopher Nathan May, 50, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, after her body was discovered at a flat in Pontypridd, South Wales on Friday. Magistrates chairman Stuart Williams told May: 'Because of the nature of the offence you will be remanded in custody.' Tracey was a gentle person who would not hurt anyone and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Ms Woodford had been seen at a Pontypridd pub, the Skinny Dog, on Tuesday evening was arrested after she was found on Friday . 'She was very kind-hearted and a selfless person who would go out of her way to help anyone. Police are still searching woodland and other areas of Pontypridd as part of their investigation. | A warehouse worker appeared in court today accused of murdering a woman whose dismembered body was found three days after she went missing. Christopher Nathan May, 50, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, after her body was discovered at a flat in Pontypridd, South Wales on Friday. May is charged with a single charge of murder, and is accused of killing his alleged victim at some point between April 20 and April 25. Court hearing: Christopher Nathan May, 50, left, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, right, who was missing for three days before being discovered at a flat in Pontypridd, south Wales on Friday . May replied: 'Thank you.' Police are still searching woodland and other areas of Pontypridd as part of their investigation. Her family said: 'Tracey was liked and loved by all of her family and friends. They are being supported by police liaison officers who are keeping them informed of the developments. Police are still appealing for information from anyone who may have seen Tracey in the days she was missing after drinking in the Skinny Dog pub in the town centre. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | A warehouse worker appeared in court today accused of murdering a woman whose dismembered body was found three days after she went missing. Christopher Nathan May, 50, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, after her body was discovered at a flat in Pontypridd, South Wales on Friday. May is charged with a single charge of murder, and is accused of killing his alleged victim at some point between April 20 and April 25. Court hearing: Christopher Nathan May, 50, left, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, right, who was missing for three days before being discovered at a flat in Pontypridd, south Wales on Friday . Her body was discovered with 'massive injuries' at the property (above) yesterday afternoon, prompting police to launch a murder investigation . Ms Woodford was found dead three days after being reported missing by her family and was said to have suffered 'massive injuries'. Magistrates chairman Stuart Williams told May: 'Because of the nature of the offence you will be remanded in custody.' May replied: 'Thank you.' Police are still searching woodland and other areas of Pontypridd as part of their investigation. Her family said: 'Tracey was liked and loved by all of her family and friends. 'She was very kind-hearted and a selfless person who would go out of her way to help anyone. We ask all to respect our wishes for privacy and to be left alone to grieve at this very difficult time.' Tracey lived with her mother Linda, 66, and brother Sean, 42, who were described as being 'distraught'. They are being supported by police liaison officers who are keeping them informed of the developments. Police are still appealing for information from anyone who may have seen Tracey in the days she was missing after drinking in the Skinny Dog pub in the town centre. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | A warehouse worker appeared in court today accused of murdering a woman whose dismembered body was found three days after she went missing. Christopher Nathan May, 50, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, after her body was discovered at a flat in Pontypridd, South Wales on Friday. Police are still searching woodland and other areas of Pontypridd as part of their investigation. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. |
These haunting images show the partially-submerged ruins of a church where a town was swallowed by an artificial lake 50 years ago. The St Ivan Rilski Church is the only remaining evidence of the community of Zapalnya, Bulgaria, where residents lived until they were forced to leave their homes to make way for a dam built by the Communist regime. Named after the patron saint of Bulgaria, the crumbling stone structure now cuts a ghostly figure in a few feet of water at the Zhrebchevo reservoir, near the town of Tvardica. The partially-submerged ruins of the St Ivan Rilski Church are visible at the Zhrebchevo reservoir, near the town of Tvardica, Bulgaria . The church is the only remaining evidence of the settlement of Zapalnya, Bulgaria, where residents were forced to leave in the 1960s . Located about 175 miles east of the capital, the ruins and the reservoir itself have become a popular destination for photographers . Residents’ abandoned homes were inundated and destroyed when the settlement and surrounding area – including two other villages – in south-east Bulgaria were submerged in 1965. Most inhabitants moved to neighbouring villages that were not affected when the man-made lake formed. Located about 175 miles east of the capital, Sofia, the ruins and the reservoir itself have become a popular destination for tourists, photographers and fishermen. With rolling hills in the distance, aerial photos show vegetation growing on top of the church’s walls after the roof collapsed long ago . Homes were inundated and destroyed when the settlement and surrounding area – including two other towns – were submerged in 1965 . With rolling hills in the distance, aerial photos show vegetation growing on top of the church’s walls, which once supported a roof that collapsed long ago. Vagabond, an English-language news magazine in Bulgaria, wrote that a segment of the cemetery is visible at times, depending on water levels. The scene is not unique to the Zhrebchevo reservoir, the third largest dam in Bulgaria. The church, built in 1895, was the heart of life in the valley, and Zapalnya was known for rose oil production during the Ottoman Empire . Named after the patron saint of Bulgaria, the crumbling stone structure now cuts a ghostly figure in a few feet of water . A segment of the cemetery is visible at times, depending on water levels in the reservoir, which is a popular fishing spot . It is one of several settlements which no longer exist due to homes being washed away by Communist-era dams. Radio Bulgaria said the church, built in 1895, was the heart of life in the valley, and Zapalnya was known for rose oil production at the time of the Ottoman Empire. Now wiped off the face of the planet, the town existed before the 13th century under a different name. | The crumbling St Ivan Rilski Church is the only remaining evidence of the community of Zapalnya, Bulgaria .
Named after the patron saint of Bulgaria, the stone structure cuts a ghostly figure in the Zhrebchevo reservoir .
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"The partially-submerged ruins of the St Ivan Rilski Church are visible at the Zhrebchevo reservoir, near the town of Tvardica, Bulgaria .",
"The church is the only remaining evidence of the settlement of Zapalnya, Bulgaria, where residents were forced to leave in the 1960s .",
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The partially-submerged ruins of the St Ivan Rilski Church are visible at the Zhrebchevo reservoir, near the town of Tvardica, Bulgaria . These haunting images show the partially-submerged ruins of a church where a town was swallowed by an artificial lake 50 years ago. Homes were inundated and destroyed when the settlement and surrounding area – including two other towns – were submerged in 1965 . With rolling hills in the distance, aerial photos show vegetation growing on top of the church’s walls, which once supported a roof that collapsed long ago. Located about 175 miles east of the capital, Sofia, the ruins and the reservoir itself have become a popular destination for tourists, photographers and fishermen. With rolling hills in the distance, aerial photos show vegetation growing on top of the church’s walls after the roof collapsed long ago . Most inhabitants moved to neighbouring villages that were not affected when the man-made lake formed. 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The St Ivan Rilski Church is the only remaining evidence of the community of Zapalnya, Bulgaria, where residents lived until they were forced to leave their homes to make way for a dam built by the Communist regime. Named after the patron saint of Bulgaria, the crumbling stone structure now cuts a ghostly figure in a few feet of water at the Zhrebchevo reservoir, near the town of Tvardica. The partially-submerged ruins of the St Ivan Rilski Church are visible at the Zhrebchevo reservoir, near the town of Tvardica, Bulgaria . With rolling hills in the distance, aerial photos show vegetation growing on top of the church’s walls after the roof collapsed long ago . Homes were inundated and destroyed when the settlement and surrounding area – including two other towns – were submerged in 1965 . With rolling hills in the distance, aerial photos show vegetation growing on top of the church’s walls, which once supported a roof that collapsed long ago. It is one of several settlements which no longer exist due to homes being washed away by Communist-era dams. Radio Bulgaria said the church, built in 1895, was the heart of life in the valley, and Zapalnya was known for rose oil production at the time of the Ottoman Empire. Now wiped off the face of the planet, the town existed before the 13th century under a different name. | These haunting images show the partially-submerged ruins of a church where a town was swallowed by an artificial lake 50 years ago. The St Ivan Rilski Church is the only remaining evidence of the community of Zapalnya, Bulgaria, where residents lived until they were forced to leave their homes to make way for a dam built by the Communist regime. Named after the patron saint of Bulgaria, the crumbling stone structure now cuts a ghostly figure in a few feet of water at the Zhrebchevo reservoir, near the town of Tvardica. The partially-submerged ruins of the St Ivan Rilski Church are visible at the Zhrebchevo reservoir, near the town of Tvardica, Bulgaria . The church is the only remaining evidence of the settlement of Zapalnya, Bulgaria, where residents were forced to leave in the 1960s . Located about 175 miles east of the capital, the ruins and the reservoir itself have become a popular destination for photographers . Located about 175 miles east of the capital, Sofia, the ruins and the reservoir itself have become a popular destination for tourists, photographers and fishermen. With rolling hills in the distance, aerial photos show vegetation growing on top of the church’s walls after the roof collapsed long ago . Homes were inundated and destroyed when the settlement and surrounding area – including two other towns – were submerged in 1965 . With rolling hills in the distance, aerial photos show vegetation growing on top of the church’s walls, which once supported a roof that collapsed long ago. Vagabond, an English-language news magazine in Bulgaria, wrote that a segment of the cemetery is visible at times, depending on water levels. Named after the patron saint of Bulgaria, the crumbling stone structure now cuts a ghostly figure in a few feet of water . A segment of the cemetery is visible at times, depending on water levels in the reservoir, which is a popular fishing spot . It is one of several settlements which no longer exist due to homes being washed away by Communist-era dams. Radio Bulgaria said the church, built in 1895, was the heart of life in the valley, and Zapalnya was known for rose oil production at the time of the Ottoman Empire. Now wiped off the face of the planet, the town existed before the 13th century under a different name. | These haunting images show the partially-submerged ruins of a church where a town was swallowed by an artificial lake 50 years ago. 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Topshop mesh skater dress . The survey of 2000 people revealed that 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' star Audrey Hepburn is Britain's number one style icon with over a quarter of the vote. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton came fourth in the British style stakes with 1960's fashion icon Twiggy completing the top five. Audrey Hepburn won the poll, while supermodel Kate Moss came in at number 10 . Audrey Hepburn (27 per cent) 2. David Beckham (17 per cent) 4. Twiggy (10 per cent) 6. Sean Connery (9 per cent) 8. Victoria Beckham (8 per cent) 10. Music legend David Bowie came in eighth place, just beating former Spice Girl turned fashion designer, Victoria Beckham. The study also revealed the biggest fashion faux pas once over the age of 30 - hot pants were voted number one for women and ponytails for men. But it's not all bad news as 37 was voted as the most stylish age for men and it was age 36 for women. David Bowie came number eight on the poll, while Twiggy came fifth . For the men, one of the UK's biggest rising acting stars Tom Hardy. It also pays to look good when trying to influence people - nearly half of those questioned said they agreed that stylish people seem more powerful or authoritative. 1. Ponytails - 34% . Mini Skirts – 25% 2. 3. Dropped crotch trousers – 22% . Leopard print – 11% 4. 5. Football shirts – 11% . | The royal family got a good show - Princess Diana came second, Kate Middleton came fourth and Queen Elizabeth I came sixth . A new poll of the most fashionable Brits puts David at number three, with Victoria trailing behind at number nine. Victoria Beckham as always, looking sleek and sophisticated wearing one of her own designs to the Vanity Fair Oscar party in February 2014. Visit site . Movie great Audrey Hepburn beat stiff competition from members of the Royal Family and the Beckhams to be voted the most stylish Brit of all time, according to the poll. And while this dress might have been from VB's AW'13 collection, a year later it just goes to show how timeless Victoria Beckham's designs really are - they look better if anything. Show off your figure . Dessy Collection strapless crepe dress in dove grey at Nordstrom . Line & Dot grey back line dress from Shoptiques . Sadly this dress is no longer available but check out her current designs at Neiman Marcus or check out our favourites from the high street that will be perfect for party season. The poll, which was commissioned for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S6, saw a major victory for the women in the style stakes as they take seven spots in the top ten. Leopard print – 11% 4. The survey of 2000 people revealed that 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' star Audrey Hepburn is Britain's number one style icon with over a quarter of the vote. The lucky celebrities currently at the height of their fashion peak include TV presenter and model Myleene Klass, Gone Girl actress and recent Oscar nominee Rosamund Pike. Accentuate your waist by adding a belt and add a slick of black nail polish like Victoria to complete the outfit. | Victoria Beckham might be one of the world's most successful fashion designers, but she still can't seem to pip her husband at the style stakes. A new poll of the most fashionable Brits puts David at number three, with Victoria trailing behind at number nine. Movie great Audrey Hepburn beat stiff competition from members of the Royal Family and the Beckhams to be voted the most stylish Brit of all time, according to the poll. David Beckham and his wife Victoria both . Victoria Beckham strapless dress . Show off your figure . Visit site . Victoria Beckham as always, looking sleek and sophisticated wearing one of her own designs to the Vanity Fair Oscar party in February 2014. And while this dress might have been from VB's AW'13 collection, a year later it just goes to show how timeless Victoria Beckham's designs really are - they look better if anything. A bit like David Beckham, really. Show off your shoulders and look effortlessly stylish in a long figure hugging shape, so simple you barely need accessories, if anything a hint of red lipstick to add a pop of colour. 1. Audrey Hepburn (27 per cent) 2. Princess Diana (23 per cent) 3. David Beckham (17 per cent) 4. Kate Middleton (15 per cent) 5. Twiggy (10 per cent) 6. Queen Elizabeth I (10 per cent) 7. Sean Connery (9 per cent) 8. David Bowie (8 per cent) 9. Victoria Beckham (8 per cent) 10. Kate Moss (8 per cent) Bizarrely, just outside the top five was Queen Elizabeth I, with James Bond actor Sean Connery coming seventh in the poll. Baggy, worn below the waist jeans – 23% . 3. Tube tops – 20% 3. Dropped crotch trousers – 22% . 4. Leopard print – 11% 4. Skinny jeans – 17% . 5. Crop tops – 10% 5. Football shirts – 11% . | Victoria Beckham might be one of the world's most successful fashion designers, but she still can't seem to pip her husband at the style stakes. A new poll of the most fashionable Brits puts David at number three, with Victoria trailing behind at number nine. Movie great Audrey Hepburn beat stiff competition from members of the Royal Family and the Beckhams to be voted the most stylish Brit of all time, according to the poll. David Beckham and his wife Victoria both . Victoria Beckham strapless dress . Show off your figure . Visit site . Victoria Beckham as always, looking sleek and sophisticated wearing one of her own designs to the Vanity Fair Oscar party in February 2014. And while this dress might have been from VB's AW'13 collection, a year later it just goes to show how timeless Victoria Beckham's designs really are - they look better if anything. A bit like David Beckham, really. Show off your shoulders and look effortlessly stylish in a long figure hugging shape, so simple you barely need accessories, if anything a hint of red lipstick to add a pop of colour. Although this dress is skintight, it’s extremely flattering for curves and will emulate an hourglass shape. Accentuate your waist by adding a belt and add a slick of black nail polish like Victoria to complete the outfit. Sadly this dress is no longer available but check out her current designs at Neiman Marcus or check out our favourites from the high street that will be perfect for party season. Coast Ciella silk maxi dress . Visit site . Line & Dot grey back line dress from Shoptiques . The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton came fourth in the British style stakes with 1960's fashion icon Twiggy completing the top five. The poll, which was commissioned for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S6, saw a major victory for the women in the style stakes as they take seven spots in the top ten. Audrey Hepburn won the poll, while supermodel Kate Moss came in at number 10 . 1. Audrey Hepburn (27 per cent) 2. Princess Diana (23 per cent) 3. David Beckham (17 per cent) 4. Kate Middleton (15 per cent) 5. Twiggy (10 per cent) 6. Queen Elizabeth I (10 per cent) 7. Sean Connery (9 per cent) 8. David Bowie (8 per cent) 9. Victoria Beckham (8 per cent) 10. Kate Moss (8 per cent) Bizarrely, just outside the top five was Queen Elizabeth I, with James Bond actor Sean Connery coming seventh in the poll. Music legend David Bowie came in eighth place, just beating former Spice Girl turned fashion designer, Victoria Beckham. Despite being at the forefront of British fashion for the last two decades Kate Moss only just scraped it in to the poll in tenth place. The study also revealed the biggest fashion faux pas once over the age of 30 - hot pants were voted number one for women and ponytails for men. Women: Men: . 1. Hot Pants - 31% 1. Ponytails - 34% . 2. Mini Skirts – 25% 2. 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An anonymous Good Samaritan has donated $360,000 to pay for a man's mortgage after he lost his wife and house in the mudslide that swept Washington last year. Tim Ward and his wife of 38 years, Brandy, were at home in Oso, Washington, on March 22, 2014, when tons of debris, soil and rock came crashing down from upland. Brandy was one of the 43 people crushed by the force of the natural disaster. Tim, who broke his pelvis, was buried under 25 feet of mud, but managed to call for help through a gap in the surface. Just a week later, as Tim started trying to rebuild his life, he was informed he did not have 'landslide insurance' - and therefore did not qualify for payment to settle his mortgage. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Tragic: Brandy Ward (right) was killed in the mudslide that swept Oso, Washington, in March last year. Her husband Tim (left) survived and has spent the past year trying to pay his mortgage, which a donor has now paid . Horrific: The mudslide on March 22, 2014, killed 43 people including Brandy Ward . For a year, Tim has been grappling with his financial predicament, while renting a small property nearby. He lost everything in the mudflow. Only one of their five dogs survived the mudslide, but lost a leg. The disaster killed their turkeys, chickens and four canines. The mortgage, however, consumed him. But last week, he received a call from Chase Bank, who said an anonymous donor had paid the lot. Before: This was their idyllic home in Oso where they reared turkeys and chickens before the mudslide . Love: The couple were married for 38 years. Tim said he heard Brandy call for him before she was killed . Overwhelmed: Ward said he couldn't believe it when Chase Bank told him the mortgage was all paid for . Speaking to NBC News, Tim said: 'There are still good Samaritans out there. This is life-changing.' He recalled the horrific day last year: 'She called my name and yelled, "Tim!" And from the moment that voice left her body, she had left the man she had been with for 38 years to be with the son of God she'll be with forever.' The donor told bank clerks they had read about Ward in a newspaper and felt compelled to reach out. 'I honestly have never seen this kind of an act of personal generosity where it's anonymous,' Phyllis Campbell, vice president at JP Morgan Chase, told NBC News. | Tim and Brandy Ward reared chickens and turkeys at home in Oso .
Mudslide on March 22 crushed the house, killed Brandy and their dogs .
Tim was buried under 25 feet of mud but was pulled to safety still alive .
He has spent a year trying to settle his $360,000 mortgage .
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And from the moment that voice left her body, she had left the man she had been with for 38 years to be with the son of God she'll be with forever.' 'I honestly have never seen this kind of an act of personal generosity where it's anonymous,' Phyllis Campbell, vice president at JP Morgan Chase, told NBC News. | 'I honestly have never seen this kind of an act of personal generosity where it's anonymous,' Phyllis Campbell, vice president at JP Morgan Chase, told NBC News. Tim said he heard Brandy call for him before she was killed . He lost everything in the mudflow. For a year, Tim has been grappling with his financial predicament, while renting a small property nearby. Overwhelmed: Ward said he couldn't believe it when Chase Bank told him the mortgage was all paid for . The mortgage, however, consumed him. Horrific: The mudslide on March 22, 2014, killed 43 people including Brandy Ward . Before: This was their idyllic home in Oso where they reared turkeys and chickens before the mudslide . Tragic: Brandy Ward (right) was killed in the mudslide that swept Oso, Washington, in March last year. And from the moment that voice left her body, she had left the man she had been with for 38 years to be with the son of God she'll be with forever.' This is life-changing.' Speaking to NBC News, Tim said: 'There are still good Samaritans out there. He recalled the horrific day last year: 'She called my name and yelled, "Tim!" Tim, who broke his pelvis, was buried under 25 feet of mud, but managed to call for help through a gap in the surface. The disaster killed their turkeys, chickens and four canines. | An anonymous Good Samaritan has donated $360,000 to pay for a man's mortgage after he lost his wife and house in the mudslide that swept Washington last year. Tim Ward and his wife of 38 years, Brandy, were at home in Oso, Washington, on March 22, 2014, when tons of debris, soil and rock came crashing down from upland. Brandy was one of the 43 people crushed by the force of the natural disaster. Tim, who broke his pelvis, was buried under 25 feet of mud, but managed to call for help through a gap in the surface. Just a week later, as Tim started trying to rebuild his life, he was informed he did not have 'landslide insurance' - and therefore did not qualify for payment to settle his mortgage. He lost everything in the mudflow. Only one of their five dogs survived the mudslide, but lost a leg. The disaster killed their turkeys, chickens and four canines. The mortgage, however, consumed him. But last week, he received a call from Chase Bank, who said an anonymous donor had paid the lot. He recalled the horrific day last year: 'She called my name and yelled, "Tim!" And from the moment that voice left her body, she had left the man she had been with for 38 years to be with the son of God she'll be with forever.' The donor told bank clerks they had read about Ward in a newspaper and felt compelled to reach out. 'I honestly have never seen this kind of an act of personal generosity where it's anonymous,' Phyllis Campbell, vice president at JP Morgan Chase, told NBC News. | An anonymous Good Samaritan has donated $360,000 to pay for a man's mortgage after he lost his wife and house in the mudslide that swept Washington last year. Tim Ward and his wife of 38 years, Brandy, were at home in Oso, Washington, on March 22, 2014, when tons of debris, soil and rock came crashing down from upland. Brandy was one of the 43 people crushed by the force of the natural disaster. Tim, who broke his pelvis, was buried under 25 feet of mud, but managed to call for help through a gap in the surface. Just a week later, as Tim started trying to rebuild his life, he was informed he did not have 'landslide insurance' - and therefore did not qualify for payment to settle his mortgage. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Tragic: Brandy Ward (right) was killed in the mudslide that swept Oso, Washington, in March last year. For a year, Tim has been grappling with his financial predicament, while renting a small property nearby. He lost everything in the mudflow. Only one of their five dogs survived the mudslide, but lost a leg. The disaster killed their turkeys, chickens and four canines. The mortgage, however, consumed him. But last week, he received a call from Chase Bank, who said an anonymous donor had paid the lot. Before: This was their idyllic home in Oso where they reared turkeys and chickens before the mudslide . Speaking to NBC News, Tim said: 'There are still good Samaritans out there. This is life-changing.' He recalled the horrific day last year: 'She called my name and yelled, "Tim!" And from the moment that voice left her body, she had left the man she had been with for 38 years to be with the son of God she'll be with forever.' The donor told bank clerks they had read about Ward in a newspaper and felt compelled to reach out. 'I honestly have never seen this kind of an act of personal generosity where it's anonymous,' Phyllis Campbell, vice president at JP Morgan Chase, told NBC News. | An anonymous Good Samaritan has donated $360,000 to pay for a man's mortgage after he lost his wife and house in the mudslide that swept Washington last year. Tim Ward and his wife of 38 years, Brandy, were at home in Oso, Washington, on March 22, 2014, when tons of debris, soil and rock came crashing down from upland. Brandy was one of the 43 people crushed by the force of the natural disaster. Only one of their five dogs survived the mudslide, but lost a leg. The disaster killed their turkeys, chickens and four canines. The mortgage, however, consumed him. The donor told bank clerks they had read about Ward in a newspaper and felt compelled to reach out. 'I honestly have never seen this kind of an act of personal generosity where it's anonymous,' Phyllis Campbell, vice president at JP Morgan Chase, told NBC News. |
It is a source of music, information and entertainment for millions of listeners around the world yet vast numbers of people are being denied the chance to enjoy FM radio. Many of the smartphones on sale today - including Apple’s iPhones, Samsung’s Galaxy phones and LG phones - come with built-in FM chips. However, nearly two thirds of smartphones do not have the feature activated. Now the radio industry, faced with the rise of digital radio, are calling for this to change. Many smartphones on sale today - including Apple’s iPhones, Samsung’s Galaxy phones and LG phones - come with built-in FM chips. However, nearly two thirds of these devices don't have the feature activated. Now the radio industry, faced with the rise of digital radio, are calling for this to change . Broadcasters, including the BBC, are pushing for the mobile industry to activate the FM chips within smartphones to allow users to access their free radio feature. It is thought many mobile phone network providers are reluctant to allow this because it would reduce demand for data used by streaming internet broadcasts. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in the US, which has been one of the loudest campaigners on the issue, also warns that FM radio on mobile phones could prove vital in an emergency. It said that FM radio is the most reliable way of broadcasting emergency information during times of national crisis and by allowing access to it on smartphones would mean such messages could reach almost everyone, no matter where they are. Norway has announced that it will be the first country in the world to switch off its FM radio signal. The Norwegian Government said it will turn off its FM transmitters on January 11 2017. With the ever expanding number of digital radio services and growing numbers of people choosing to listen to internet radio, it seems likely other countries will follow Norway's example. The UK had planned to switch off its own FM service by 2018 but the plans were later shelved following objections from commercial radio stations. It is now not expected to happen until sometime after 2020 when digital listeners are expected to outstrip those using analogue stations. In the US, around 85 per cent of American adults still listen to AM/FM stations. The NAB claims that the top 10 phones on the market already include radio chips that are not activated and would have little impact on battery life. Jeff Smulyan, spokesman for the NAB on the campaign, told NPR that giving users FM radio would allow them to avoid expensive data charges and save battery life. He said: ‘Listening to streaming drains your battery three to five times faster than listening to the exact same content on the FM chip. ‘When the power grid is out, the only lifeline for the American public is having an FM tuner.’ In the UK, many cheaper mobile phones come with FM radio activated. Smartphones produced by HTC and Motorola also come with the ability to listen to FM radio. Around 21 per cent of adults in the UK say they have listened to radio using a mobile phone or tablet at least once a month during 2014, but many of these may have been using apps rather than FM chips. In the US the figures are lower as the availability of phones with FM radio activated is lower. Devices such as Apple’s iPhone also contain the technology to allow FM radio listening – they are included on the chip that also receives WiFi and Bluetooth radio signals. In the iPhone 6, for example, the Murata 339S0228 chip has its FM functionality switched off. Devices such as Apple’s iPhone also contain the technology to allow FM radio listening – they are included on the chip that also receives WiFi and Bluetooth radio signals. In the iPhone 6 (pictured), for example, the Murata 339S0228 chip has its FM functionality switched off . Other smartphones running Android, including some made by Samsung and LG, also suffer from the same problem. However, turning these on is not a simple task. Many of these phones also lack the FM antenna needed to receive a signal. Some phones use the headphone cords as an antenna, but this would need to be connected to the smartphone devices. There is also commercial resistance to activating these FM chips. Mobile service providers are increasingly attempting to attract customers by offering music streaming services, according to a report by US Congressional Research Service. Apple is also preparing to launch its own music streaming service. Other smartphones running Android also suffer from the same problem. Samsung's early models came with FM radio but the firm was criticised for not including it in the Galaxy S4 (pictured) FM is seen by some as an archaic technology that will be replaced with digital radio. Norway has become the first country to announce it will switch off its FM radio service in 2017 and other countries are expected to follow. However, the BBC has been leading a new project to combine internet radio with FM or DAB to produce a hybrid radio service. Called the Universal Smartphone Radio Project, is has been discussing how to develop the technology with smartphone manufacturers. Helen Boaden, director of BBC Radio, said: ‘There is an enduring love for radio and easy listening on the move is critical for this. ‘This UK-led global partnership is a response to listeners’ demand for simple, charge-free radio in mobile phones.’ In the US, 32 mobile devices now carry a NextRadio hybrid radio chip pre-installed. According to Craig Fugate, administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Administration, radio is critical in a crisis. Speaking in a video on the FreeRadioOnMyPhone.org campaign site, he said: ‘As more and more people use their smartphones as streaming devices to get news, get radio, get a lot of things like that over their networks, I don't think people realize how vulnerable they get.’ James Cridland, a radio futurologist, added: ‘There's clear evidence that people love FM radio in their phone. ‘I find it odd that US mobile networks seek to ignore what their consumers want, in favour of forcing them to pay more on data.’ The CTIA-The Wireless Association, however, insists that mobile phone users prefer to stream, download and customize music playlists in a way that FM radio does not allow. | Many smartphones - including Apple's iPhone - come with an FM chip installed but many are not switched on by the manufacturers .
BBC and other broadcasters are pushing to have radio capability turned on .
They say it would allow users to listen to broadcasts without data charges .
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"It is a source of music, information and entertainment for millions of listeners around the world yet vast numbers of people are being denied the chance to enjoy FM radio.",
"Many of the smartphones on sale today - including Apple’s iPhones, Samsung’s Galaxy phones and LG phones - come with built-in FM chips.",
"However, nearly two thirds of smartphones do not have the feature activated.",
"Now the radio industry, faced with the rise of digital radio, are calling for this to change.",
"Many smartphones on sale today - including Apple’s iPhones, Samsung’s Galaxy phones and LG phones - come with built-in FM chips.",
"However, nearly two thirds of these devices don't have the feature activated.",
"Now the radio industry, faced with the rise of digital radio, are calling for this to change .",
"Broadcasters, including the BBC, are pushing for the mobile industry to activate the FM chips within smartphones to allow users to access their free radio feature.",
"It is thought many mobile phone network providers are reluctant to allow this because it would reduce demand for data used by streaming internet broadcasts.",
"The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in the US, which has been one of the loudest campaigners on the issue, also warns that FM radio on mobile phones could prove vital in an emergency.",
"It said that FM radio is the most reliable way of broadcasting emergency information during times of national crisis and by allowing access to it on smartphones would mean such messages could reach almost everyone, no matter where they are.",
"Norway has announced that it will be the first country in the world to switch off its FM radio signal.",
"The Norwegian Government said it will turn off its FM transmitters on January 11 2017.",
"With the ever expanding number of digital radio services and growing numbers of people choosing to listen to internet radio, it seems likely other countries will follow Norway's example.",
"The UK had planned to switch off its own FM service by 2018 but the plans were later shelved following objections from commercial radio stations.",
"It is now not expected to happen until sometime after 2020 when digital listeners are expected to outstrip those using analogue stations.",
"In the US, around 85 per cent of American adults still listen to AM/FM stations.",
"The NAB claims that the top 10 phones on the market already include radio chips that are not activated and would have little impact on battery life.",
"Jeff Smulyan, spokesman for the NAB on the campaign, told NPR that giving users FM radio would allow them to avoid expensive data charges and save battery life.",
"He said: ‘Listening to streaming drains your battery three to five times faster than listening to the exact same content on the FM chip.",
"‘When the power grid is out, the only lifeline for the American public is having an FM tuner.’ In the UK, many cheaper mobile phones come with FM radio activated.",
"Smartphones produced by HTC and Motorola also come with the ability to listen to FM radio.",
"Around 21 per cent of adults in the UK say they have listened to radio using a mobile phone or tablet at least once a month during 2014, but many of these may have been using apps rather than FM chips.",
"In the US the figures are lower as the availability of phones with FM radio activated is lower.",
"Devices such as Apple’s iPhone also contain the technology to allow FM radio listening – they are included on the chip that also receives WiFi and Bluetooth radio signals.",
"In the iPhone 6, for example, the Murata 339S0228 chip has its FM functionality switched off.",
"Devices such as Apple’s iPhone also contain the technology to allow FM radio listening – they are included on the chip that also receives WiFi and Bluetooth radio signals.",
"In the iPhone 6 (pictured), for example, the Murata 339S0228 chip has its FM functionality switched off .",
"Other smartphones running Android, including some made by Samsung and LG, also suffer from the same problem.",
"However, turning these on is not a simple task.",
"Many of these phones also lack the FM antenna needed to receive a signal.",
"Some phones use the headphone cords as an antenna, but this would need to be connected to the smartphone devices.",
"There is also commercial resistance to activating these FM chips.",
"Mobile service providers are increasingly attempting to attract customers by offering music streaming services, according to a report by US Congressional Research Service.",
"Apple is also preparing to launch its own music streaming service.",
"Other smartphones running Android also suffer from the same problem.",
"Samsung's early models came with FM radio but the firm was criticised for not including it in the Galaxy S4 (pictured) FM is seen by some as an archaic technology that will be replaced with digital radio.",
"Norway has become the first country to announce it will switch off its FM radio service in 2017 and other countries are expected to follow.",
"However, the BBC has been leading a new project to combine internet radio with FM or DAB to produce a hybrid radio service.",
"Called the Universal Smartphone Radio Project, is has been discussing how to develop the technology with smartphone manufacturers.",
"Helen Boaden, director of BBC Radio, said: ‘There is an enduring love for radio and easy listening on the move is critical for this.",
"‘This UK-led global partnership is a response to listeners’ demand for simple, charge-free radio in mobile phones.’ In the US, 32 mobile devices now carry a NextRadio hybrid radio chip pre-installed.",
"According to Craig Fugate, administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Administration, radio is critical in a crisis.",
"Speaking in a video on the FreeRadioOnMyPhone.org campaign site, he said: ‘As more and more people use their smartphones as streaming devices to get news, get radio, get a lot of things like that over their networks, I don't think people realize how vulnerable they get.’ James Cridland, a radio futurologist, added: ‘There's clear evidence that people love FM radio in their phone.",
"‘I find it odd that US mobile networks seek to ignore what their consumers want, in favour of forcing them to pay more on data.’ The CTIA-The Wireless Association, however, insists that mobile phone users prefer to stream, download and customize music playlists in a way that FM radio does not allow."
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Helen Boaden, director of BBC Radio, said: ‘There is an enduring love for radio and easy listening on the move is critical for this. ‘This UK-led global partnership is a response to listeners’ demand for simple, charge-free radio in mobile phones.’ In the US, 32 mobile devices now carry a NextRadio hybrid radio chip pre-installed. According to Craig Fugate, administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Administration, radio is critical in a crisis. 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However, nearly two thirds of smartphones do not have the feature activated. Now the radio industry, faced with the rise of digital radio, are calling for this to change. Many smartphones on sale today - including Apple’s iPhones, Samsung’s Galaxy phones and LG phones - come with built-in FM chips. However, nearly two thirds of these devices don't have the feature activated. Now the radio industry, faced with the rise of digital radio, are calling for this to change . Broadcasters, including the BBC, are pushing for the mobile industry to activate the FM chips within smartphones to allow users to access their free radio feature. It is thought many mobile phone network providers are reluctant to allow this because it would reduce demand for data used by streaming internet broadcasts. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in the US, which has been one of the loudest campaigners on the issue, also warns that FM radio on mobile phones could prove vital in an emergency. 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With just 10 days to go until the general election, Ed Miliband has already won one political battle – as the nation's 'best looking' political leader. First it was the 'milifandom' – with thousands of teenage girls allegedly swooning for the Labour leader on Twitter. But now it seems he's gained another big fan in the form of The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright. The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright met Labour leader Ed Miliband as part of the 'useyourvoice' campaign encouraging young people to vote . The reality TV star said Mr Miliband 'definitely' topped her list of political leaders in a game of 'snog, marry or avoid' The reality TV star said Mr Miliband 'definitely' topped her list of political leaders in a game of 'snog, marry or avoid'. Bright, who interviewed the Labour leader as part of a campaign to encourage youngsters to vote, said she would 'snog or marry Ed because he's the best-looking one out of them all'. She added: 'He had a really great dress sense and looked very dapper. He gets my fashion seal of approval.' It comes after a group of female fans left Westminster watchers baffled after taking to Twitter in droves to reveal their love for the Labour leader. Dubbing themselves the 'Milifans' the mostly teenage girls rallied support for the opposition leader using the Twitter hashtag #milifandom. Bright said she teased the Labour leader over his unlikely sex symbol status. The 24-year-old said: 'I had a bit of a joke with him as well and talked to him about his massive fan base and he seemed very humbled and a bit embarrassed by it. 'But he was also pretty cool about it all. He just really wants those fans tweeting about him to vote for him.' Ed Miliband - arriving at the Arc Arts Centre in Stockton-on-Tees in the North East this morning - has become an unlikely pin up . The Labour leader last week found that he had thousands of 'Milifans' on Twitter - mostly teenage girls - who were rallying support for him and praising his good looks . Bright interviewed the Labour leader as part of the 'useyourvoice' Twitter campaign which encourages young people to vote. She said: 'I wanted to talk to him about what Labour would do about the amount of parents who can't afford to look after their children because those children often end up in care. It's a shocking issue that's really personal to me. 'You'd think all the politicians would be quite posh and a bit pompous but he just seemed really friendly.' Bright's parents have been fostering children since she was 13 months old. Despite consistently voting, Bright admitted she is not a 'political whizz kid', but said she was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to chat to Mr Miliband. But she confessed she still hasn't decided how she will vote as she is determined to do more research and get a better understanding of each party's manifesto 'to get a really clear picture in my mind before I vote on May 7'. The 'useyourvoice' campaign encourages 18 to 30-year-olds to vote in the General Election. | Reality TV star said Mr Miliband 'definitely' topped her list of politicians .
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"First it was the 'milifandom' – with thousands of teenage girls allegedly swooning for the Labour leader on Twitter.",
"But now it seems he's gained another big fan in the form of The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright.",
"The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright met Labour leader Ed Miliband as part of the 'useyourvoice' campaign encouraging young people to vote .",
"The reality TV star said Mr Miliband 'definitely' topped her list of political leaders in a game of 'snog, marry or avoid' The reality TV star said Mr Miliband 'definitely' topped her list of political leaders in a game of 'snog, marry or avoid'.",
"Bright, who interviewed the Labour leader as part of a campaign to encourage youngsters to vote, said she would 'snog or marry Ed because he's the best-looking one out of them all'.",
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"Ed Miliband - arriving at the Arc Arts Centre in Stockton-on-Tees in the North East this morning - has become an unlikely pin up .",
"The Labour leader last week found that he had thousands of 'Milifans' on Twitter - mostly teenage girls - who were rallying support for him and praising his good looks .",
"Bright interviewed the Labour leader as part of the 'useyourvoice' Twitter campaign which encourages young people to vote.",
"She said: 'I wanted to talk to him about what Labour would do about the amount of parents who can't afford to look after their children because those children often end up in care.",
"It's a shocking issue that's really personal to me.",
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Bright said she teased the Labour leader over his unlikely sex symbol status. Bright's parents have been fostering children since she was 13 months old. First it was the 'milifandom' – with thousands of teenage girls allegedly swooning for the Labour leader on Twitter. The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright met Labour leader Ed Miliband as part of the 'useyourvoice' campaign encouraging young people to vote . He just really wants those fans tweeting about him to vote for him.' It's a shocking issue that's really personal to me. But she confessed she still hasn't decided how she will vote as she is determined to do more research and get a better understanding of each party's manifesto 'to get a really clear picture in my mind before I vote on May 7'. The reality TV star said Mr Miliband 'definitely' topped her list of political leaders in a game of 'snog, marry or avoid' The reality TV star said Mr Miliband 'definitely' topped her list of political leaders in a game of 'snog, marry or avoid'. The 24-year-old said: 'I had a bit of a joke with him as well and talked to him about his massive fan base and he seemed very humbled and a bit embarrassed by it. Dubbing themselves the 'Milifans' the mostly teenage girls rallied support for the opposition leader using the Twitter hashtag #milifandom. | With just 10 days to go until the general election, Ed Miliband has already won one political battle – as the nation's 'best looking' political leader. First it was the 'milifandom' – with thousands of teenage girls allegedly swooning for the Labour leader on Twitter. But now it seems he's gained another big fan in the form of The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright. The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright met Labour leader Ed Miliband as part of the 'useyourvoice' campaign encouraging young people to vote . The reality TV star said Mr Miliband 'definitely' topped her list of political leaders in a game of 'snog, marry or avoid' The reality TV star said Mr Miliband 'definitely' topped her list of political leaders in a game of 'snog, marry or avoid'. Bright said she teased the Labour leader over his unlikely sex symbol status. The 24-year-old said: 'I had a bit of a joke with him as well and talked to him about his massive fan base and he seemed very humbled and a bit embarrassed by it. 'But he was also pretty cool about it all. He just really wants those fans tweeting about him to vote for him.' Ed Miliband - arriving at the Arc Arts Centre in Stockton-on-Tees in the North East this morning - has become an unlikely pin up . Bright's parents have been fostering children since she was 13 months old. 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The EOssc2 is currently being tested in the cities of Bremen and Dalian, China . | It pivots using wheels powered by separate motors and shrinks from 8ft (2.5metres) to 5ft ft (1.5metres) Crabs (stock image) have a wide flat body to make it easier squeeze into narrow spaces and the EOssc2 works in a similar way. The car has a top speed of 40mph (65 km/h) and its semi-autonomous features are possible because of inbuilt cameras and a LIDAR sensor on its roof, which lets the vehicle scan its environment and locate itself in it, 10 times a second. In the case of the EOssc2, the car turns its wheels to manoeuvre and mimic this movement. Sensors: 360 LIDAR sensor on the roof . Currently, the two-seater vehicle can be driven in the traditional way, diagonally and sideways. The EOssc2 is currently being tested in the cities of Bremen and Dalian, China. As our cities get busier parking spaces become harder to come by and it can be difficult to squeeze into a tight spot in rush hour. The EOssc2 is currently being tested in the cities of Bremen and Dalian, China . A team of 10 engineers built the car from scratch over a three year period. Engineers at the DFKI Robotics Centre describe the EOssc2 (animated) as an 'ultra flexible micro-car for mega cities' and plan on enabling it to drive itself. Its unusual design also features a forward tilt and doors that open like the DeLorean in Back to the Future (pictured). The concept car can turn on the spot, shrink in size and even move sideways, like a crab, so it can park itself . The arthropods flex the second joint of each leg to move sideways, although some crabs can walk forwards as well. Scroll down for videos . It is designed to link with others to from a kind a connected convoy that can save energy over long distances - such as on motorways or as a car-sharing scheme. | As our cities get busier parking spaces become harder to come by and it can be difficult to squeeze into a tight spot in rush hour. But German engineers have come up with an innovative solution - a small electric car that can turn on the spot, shrink in size and even move sideways, like a crab, so it can park itself. The EOssc2 is described as an 'ultra flexible micro-car for mega cities' and is designed to connect to others to form a train. Scroll down for videos . Engineers at the DFKI Robotics Centre describe the EOssc2 (animated) as an 'ultra flexible micro-car for mega cities' and plan on enabling it to drive itself. The concept car can turn on the spot, shrink in size and even move sideways, like a crab, so it can park itself . The arthropods flex the second joint of each leg to move sideways, although some crabs can walk forwards as well. In the case of the car, the wheels pivot sideways . Created at the DFKI Robotics Centre in Bremen, Germany, the concept vehicle is intended to be semi-autonomous. The car's computer and its auto-navigation system enables it to park itself, 'even within narrow and congested roads,' the firm said. Size: 8 feet (2.5metres) to 5 feet (1.5metres) Weight: 1,653 lbs (750kg) Power: 54V - LiFePo4 battery . It is designed to link with others to from a kind a connected convoy that can save energy over long distances - such as on motorways or as a car-sharing scheme. A team of 10 engineers built the car from scratch over a three year period. The EOssc2 is currently being tested in the cities of Bremen and Dalian, China. The car has a top speed of 40mph (65 km/h) and its semi-autonomous features are possible because of inbuilt cameras and a LIDAR sensor on its roof, which lets the vehicle scan its environment and locate itself in it, 10 times a second. The EOssc2 is currently being tested in the cities of Bremen and Dalian, China . | As our cities get busier parking spaces become harder to come by and it can be difficult to squeeze into a tight spot in rush hour. But German engineers have come up with an innovative solution - a small electric car that can turn on the spot, shrink in size and even move sideways, like a crab, so it can park itself. The EOssc2 is described as an 'ultra flexible micro-car for mega cities' and is designed to connect to others to form a train. Scroll down for videos . Engineers at the DFKI Robotics Centre describe the EOssc2 (animated) as an 'ultra flexible micro-car for mega cities' and plan on enabling it to drive itself. The concept car can turn on the spot, shrink in size and even move sideways, like a crab, so it can park itself . Crabs have a wide flat body to make it easier squeeze into narrow spaces and the EOssc2 works in a similar way. The arthropods flex the second joint of each leg to move sideways, although some crabs can walk forwards as well. It pivots using wheels powered by separate motors and shrinks from 8ft (2.5metres) to 5ft ft (1.5metres) Crabs (stock image) have a wide flat body to make it easier squeeze into narrow spaces and the EOssc2 works in a similar way. The arthropods flex the second joint of each leg to move sideways, although some crabs can walk forwards as well. In the case of the car, the wheels pivot sideways . Created at the DFKI Robotics Centre in Bremen, Germany, the concept vehicle is intended to be semi-autonomous. The car's computer and its auto-navigation system enables it to park itself, 'even within narrow and congested roads,' the firm said. Size: 8 feet (2.5metres) to 5 feet (1.5metres) Weight: 1,653 lbs (750kg) Power: 54V - LiFePo4 battery . Speed: 40mph (65 km/h) Motors: Four 4kW wheelhub motors . It does this because its wheels are individually powered by separate motors so they can turn in different directions. The car has a top speed of 40mph (65 km/h) and its semi-autonomous features are possible because of inbuilt cameras and a LIDAR sensor on its roof, which lets the vehicle scan its environment and locate itself in it, 10 times a second. It is designed to link with others to from a kind a connected convoy that can save energy over long distances - such as on motorways or as a car-sharing scheme. A team of 10 engineers built the car from scratch over a three year period. The EOssc2 is currently being tested in the cities of Bremen and Dalian, China. The car has a top speed of 40mph (65 km/h) and its semi-autonomous features are possible because of inbuilt cameras and a LIDAR sensor on its roof, which lets the vehicle scan its environment and locate itself in it, 10 times a second. The EOssc2 is currently being tested in the cities of Bremen and Dalian, China . | As our cities get busier parking spaces become harder to come by and it can be difficult to squeeze into a tight spot in rush hour. But German engineers have come up with an innovative solution - a small electric car that can turn on the spot, shrink in size and even move sideways, like a crab, so it can park itself. The EOssc2 is described as an 'ultra flexible micro-car for mega cities' and is designed to connect to others to form a train. In the case of the car, the wheels pivot sideways . Created at the DFKI Robotics Centre in Bremen, Germany, the concept vehicle is intended to be semi-autonomous. The car's computer and its auto-navigation system enables it to park itself, 'even within narrow and congested roads,' the firm said. The car has a top speed of 40mph (65 km/h) and its semi-autonomous features are possible because of inbuilt cameras and a LIDAR sensor on its roof, which lets the vehicle scan its environment and locate itself in it, 10 times a second. The EOssc2 is currently being tested in the cities of Bremen and Dalian, China . |
Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi (illustrated) as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of features . 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 includes 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 that 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, as well as honouring Diego Suárez, who discovered the bones. The seven-year-old came across the fossils at the Toqui Formation in southern Chile when he and his sister, Macarena were looking for decorative stones. They were playing at the site because their geologist parents, Manuel Suarez and Rita de la Cruz were studying rocks with the aim to better understand the formation of the Andes mountain range. Experts initially thought Diego had unearthed several species, due to Chilesaurus' unusual combination of features. However, more than a dozen specimens have now been excavated, including four skeletons, which demonstrate that the dinosaur combined a variety of unique anatomical traits. The dinosaur has been likened to a platypus, which is one of the most unusual creatures in the animal kingdom, because it's one of very few mammal to lay eggs, has venomous spurs and a paddle-shaped tail like a beaver, as well as webbed feet and a bill like a duck, among other idiosyncrasies. Most of the specimens discovered are the size of a turkey, but some isolated bones reveal the maximum size of Chilesaurus was around 10 feet (three metres) long, according to Chilean and Argentinian palaeontologists from institutions including the University of Birmingham who have studied the skeletons. Unusual: Fossils dating from the Late Jurassic Period, around 145 million years ago, reveal an unusual combination of features from various dinosaur groups, including relatively short arms, a long neck, small head and leaf-shaped teeth (pictured) Bizarre: Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of characteristics including its small skull and feet, which are more like those seen on long-neck dinosaurs. The dinosaur itself, has a lengthy neck and must have had good balance (illustrated) Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of characteristics. The Late Jurassic dinosaur lived 145 million years ago. It has a small skull and feet, which are more like those seen on long-neck dinosaurs. Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus, but has two blunt fingers instead of sharp claws, like the Velociraptor, for example. Chilesaurus' pelvic girdle resembles that of the ornithischian dinosaurs - beaked, herbivorous dinosaurs such as stegosaurs and Iguanadon. It has leaf-shaped teeth, similar to those of primitive long-neck dinosaurs. Most unusually, the animal was a vegetarian, despite belonging the theopod family of dinosaurs, which were mostly fierce meat eaters. The dinosaur ranged in size from as small as a turkey to 10 ft (three metres) long. They discovered that Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus. But its hands have two blunt fingers, instead of sharp claws like its fellow theropod the Velociraptor. Chilesaurus' pelvic girdle resembles that of the ornithischian dinosaurs - beaked, herbivorous dinosaurs such as stegosaurs and Iguanadon - whereas it is actually classified in the other basic dinosaur division – Saurischia, according to the study published in the journal Nature. The different parts of the body of Chilesaurus were adapted to a particular diet and way of life, which was similar to other groups of dinosaurs. As a result of these habits, different regions of the body of Chilesaurus evolved resembling those present in other, unrelated groups of dinosaurs - a phenomenon called evolutionary convergence. Chilesaurus represents one of the most extreme cases of evolutionary convergence. For example, its leaf-shaped teeth are similar to those of primitive long-neck dinosaurs because they were selected over millions of years as a result of a similar diet between these two lineages of dinosaurs. 'Chilesaurus can be considered a "platypus" dinosaur because different parts of its body resemble those of other dinosaur groups due to mosaic convergent evolution,’ Martín Ezcurra, a researcher at the University of Birmingham explained. Painstaking: Close inspection of the fossils revealed that Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus. But its hands have two blunt fingers, instead of sharp claws like its fellow theropod, the Velociraptor. The process of excavating the skeleton is shown . The presence of herbivorous theropods was, up until now, only known in close relatives of birds but Chilesaurus (illustrated left) shows that a meat-free diet was acquired much earlier than thought. Its fossils were found at the Toqui Formation in southern Chile, marked with a red star on the map, right . ‘In this process, a region or regions of an organism resemble others of unrelated species because of a similar mode of life and evolutionary pressures. ‘Chilesaurus provides a good example of how evolution works in deep time and it is one of the most interesting cases of convergent evolution documented in the history of life. 'Chilesaurus shows how much data is still completely unknown about the early diversification of major dinosaur groups.’ He believes that this study will force palaeontologists to take more care in identifying fragmented and isolated dinosaur bones. Dr Fernando Novas, of the Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina, led the research on Chilesaurus. Seven-year-old Diego Suárez (pictured left) came across the fossils when he and his sister, Macarena, were looking for decorative stones. He was at the site while his his geologist parents, Manuel Suarez (pictured right) and Rita de la Cruz were studying rocks with the aim to better understand the formation of the Andes . Experts initially thought Diego had unearthed several species, due to Chilesaurus' unusual combination of features. Here, a palaeontologist painstakingly excavates the fossils . He said: ‘Chilesaurus is the first complete dinosaur from the Jurassic Period found in Chile and represents one of the most complete and anatomically correct documented theropod dinosaurs from the southern hemisphere. ‘Although plant-eating theropods have been recorded in North America and Asia, this is the first time a theropod with this characteristic has been found in a southern landmass. ‘Chilesaurus was an odd plant-eating dinosaur only to be found in Chile. ‘However, the recurrent discovery in beds of the Toqui Formation of its bones and skeletons clearly demonstrates that Chilesaurus was, by far, the most abundant dinosaur in southwest Patagonia 145 million years ago.' The lineage of huge meat-eating dinosaurs that transformed into agile flying birds were able to survive because they shrank over the course of 50 million years. This is the conclusion scientists came to after constructing a detailed family tree of dinosaurs and their bird descendants, mapping the unlikely transformation. The tree showed that the branch of theropod dinosaurs, which gave rise to modern birds, were the only dinosaurs that kept getting smaller. The lineage of huge meat-eating dinosaurs that transformed into agile flying birds were able to survive because they shrank over 50 million years. This is the conclusion scientists came to after constructing a detailed family tree of dinosaurs and their bird descendants, mapping their unlikely transformation . Theropods, meaning ‘beast-footed’, were a group of dinosaurs which include the carnivorous dinosaurs Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor and Spinosaurus. 'These bird ancestors also evolved new adaptations, such as feathers, wishbones and wings, four times faster than other dinosaurs,' said co-author Darren Naish, a palaeontologist at the University of Southampton. Lead author Associate Professor Michael Lee, from the University of Adelaide, said: 'Birds evolved through a unique phase of sustained miniaturisation in dinosaurs.' 'Being smaller and lighter in the land of giants, with rapidly evolving anatomical adaptations, provided these bird ancestors with new ecological opportunities, such as the ability to climb trees, glide and fly. ‘Ultimately, this evolutionary flexibility helped birds survive the deadly meteorite impact which killed off all their dinosaurian cousins.' Researchers examined over 1,500 anatomical traits of dinosaurs to reconstruct their family tree. They used mathematical modelling to trace evolving adaptions and changing body size over time and across dinosaur branches. | Chilesaurus diegosuarezi was discovered by a child in southern Chile .
Late Jurassic dinosaur was a herbivore, causing experts to rethink the idea that vegetarian theropods were close relatives of birds .
Fossils reveal unusual features from various dinosaur groups, including short arms, a long neck, small head and leaf-shaped teeth .
Dinosaur has been liked to a platypus because of its mixture of traits . | 39f02f3b87a6b1be687baf36d00bd72683eaa155 | [
"Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi (illustrated) as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of features .",
"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 includes 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 that 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, as well as honouring Diego Suárez, who discovered the bones.",
"The seven-year-old came across the fossils at the Toqui Formation in southern Chile when he and his sister, Macarena were looking for decorative stones.",
"They were playing at the site because their geologist parents, Manuel Suarez and Rita de la Cruz were studying rocks with the aim to better understand the formation of the Andes mountain range.",
"Experts initially thought Diego had unearthed several species, due to Chilesaurus' unusual combination of features.",
"However, more than a dozen specimens have now been excavated, including four skeletons, which demonstrate that the dinosaur combined a variety of unique anatomical traits.",
"The dinosaur has been likened to a platypus, which is one of the most unusual creatures in the animal kingdom, because it's one of very few mammal to lay eggs, has venomous spurs and a paddle-shaped tail like a beaver, as well as webbed feet and a bill like a duck, among other idiosyncrasies.",
"Most of the specimens discovered are the size of a turkey, but some isolated bones reveal the maximum size of Chilesaurus was around 10 feet (three metres) long, according to Chilean and Argentinian palaeontologists from institutions including the University of Birmingham who have studied the skeletons.",
"Unusual: Fossils dating from the Late Jurassic Period, around 145 million years ago, reveal an unusual combination of features from various dinosaur groups, including relatively short arms, a long neck, small head and leaf-shaped teeth (pictured) Bizarre: Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of characteristics including its small skull and feet, which are more like those seen on long-neck dinosaurs.",
"The dinosaur itself, has a lengthy neck and must have had good balance (illustrated) Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of characteristics.",
"The Late Jurassic dinosaur lived 145 million years ago.",
"It has a small skull and feet, which are more like those seen on long-neck dinosaurs.",
"Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus, but has two blunt fingers instead of sharp claws, like the Velociraptor, for example.",
"Chilesaurus' pelvic girdle resembles that of the ornithischian dinosaurs - beaked, herbivorous dinosaurs such as stegosaurs and Iguanadon.",
"It has leaf-shaped teeth, similar to those of primitive long-neck dinosaurs.",
"Most unusually, the animal was a vegetarian, despite belonging the theopod family of dinosaurs, which were mostly fierce meat eaters.",
"The dinosaur ranged in size from as small as a turkey to 10 ft (three metres) long.",
"They discovered that Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus.",
"But its hands have two blunt fingers, instead of sharp claws like its fellow theropod the Velociraptor.",
"Chilesaurus' pelvic girdle resembles that of the ornithischian dinosaurs - beaked, herbivorous dinosaurs such as stegosaurs and Iguanadon - whereas it is actually classified in the other basic dinosaur division – Saurischia, according to the study published in the journal Nature.",
"The different parts of the body of Chilesaurus were adapted to a particular diet and way of life, which was similar to other groups of dinosaurs.",
"As a result of these habits, different regions of the body of Chilesaurus evolved resembling those present in other, unrelated groups of dinosaurs - a phenomenon called evolutionary convergence.",
"Chilesaurus represents one of the most extreme cases of evolutionary convergence.",
"For example, its leaf-shaped teeth are similar to those of primitive long-neck dinosaurs because they were selected over millions of years as a result of a similar diet between these two lineages of dinosaurs.",
"'Chilesaurus can be considered a \"platypus\" dinosaur because different parts of its body resemble those of other dinosaur groups due to mosaic convergent evolution,’ Martín Ezcurra, a researcher at the University of Birmingham explained.",
"Painstaking: Close inspection of the fossils revealed that Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus.",
"But its hands have two blunt fingers, instead of sharp claws like its fellow theropod, the Velociraptor.",
"The process of excavating the skeleton is shown .",
"The presence of herbivorous theropods was, up until now, only known in close relatives of birds but Chilesaurus (illustrated left) shows that a meat-free diet was acquired much earlier than thought.",
"Its fossils were found at the Toqui Formation in southern Chile, marked with a red star on the map, right .",
"‘In this process, a region or regions of an organism resemble others of unrelated species because of a similar mode of life and evolutionary pressures.",
"‘Chilesaurus provides a good example of how evolution works in deep time and it is one of the most interesting cases of convergent evolution documented in the history of life.",
"'Chilesaurus shows how much data is still completely unknown about the early diversification of major dinosaur groups.’ He believes that this study will force palaeontologists to take more care in identifying fragmented and isolated dinosaur bones.",
"Dr Fernando Novas, of the Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina, led the research on Chilesaurus.",
"Seven-year-old Diego Suárez (pictured left) came across the fossils when he and his sister, Macarena, were looking for decorative stones.",
"He was at the site while his his geologist parents, Manuel Suarez (pictured right) and Rita de la Cruz were studying rocks with the aim to better understand the formation of the Andes .",
"Experts initially thought Diego had unearthed several species, due to Chilesaurus' unusual combination of features.",
"Here, a palaeontologist painstakingly excavates the fossils .",
"He said: ‘Chilesaurus is the first complete dinosaur from the Jurassic Period found in Chile and represents one of the most complete and anatomically correct documented theropod dinosaurs from the southern hemisphere.",
"‘Although plant-eating theropods have been recorded in North America and Asia, this is the first time a theropod with this characteristic has been found in a southern landmass.",
"‘Chilesaurus was an odd plant-eating dinosaur only to be found in Chile.",
"‘However, the recurrent discovery in beds of the Toqui Formation of its bones and skeletons clearly demonstrates that Chilesaurus was, by far, the most abundant dinosaur in southwest Patagonia 145 million years ago.'",
"The lineage of huge meat-eating dinosaurs that transformed into agile flying birds were able to survive because they shrank over the course of 50 million years.",
"This is the conclusion scientists came to after constructing a detailed family tree of dinosaurs and their bird descendants, mapping the unlikely transformation.",
"The tree showed that the branch of theropod dinosaurs, which gave rise to modern birds, were the only dinosaurs that kept getting smaller.",
"The lineage of huge meat-eating dinosaurs that transformed into agile flying birds were able to survive because they shrank over 50 million years.",
"This is the conclusion scientists came to after constructing a detailed family tree of dinosaurs and their bird descendants, mapping their unlikely transformation .",
"Theropods, meaning ‘beast-footed’, were a group of dinosaurs which include the carnivorous dinosaurs Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor and Spinosaurus.",
"'These bird ancestors also evolved new adaptations, such as feathers, wishbones and wings, four times faster than other dinosaurs,' said co-author Darren Naish, a palaeontologist at the University of Southampton.",
"Lead author Associate Professor Michael Lee, from the University of Adelaide, said: 'Birds evolved through a unique phase of sustained miniaturisation in dinosaurs.'",
"'Being smaller and lighter in the land of giants, with rapidly evolving anatomical adaptations, provided these bird ancestors with new ecological opportunities, such as the ability to climb trees, glide and fly.",
"‘Ultimately, this evolutionary flexibility helped birds survive the deadly meteorite impact which killed off all their dinosaurian cousins.'",
"Researchers examined over 1,500 anatomical traits of dinosaurs to reconstruct their family tree.",
"They used mathematical modelling to trace evolving adaptions and changing body size over time and across dinosaur branches."
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However, more than a dozen specimens have now been excavated, including four skeletons, which demonstrate that the dinosaur combined a variety of unique anatomical traits. Most of the specimens discovered are the size of a turkey, but some isolated bones reveal the maximum size of Chilesaurus was around 10 feet (three metres) long, according to Chilean and Argentinian palaeontologists from institutions including the University of Birmingham who have studied the skeletons. The dinosaur itself, has a lengthy neck and must have had good balance (illustrated) Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of characteristics. It has a small skull and feet, which are more like those seen on long-neck dinosaurs. Chilesaurus' pelvic girdle resembles that of the ornithischian dinosaurs - beaked, herbivorous dinosaurs such as stegosaurs and Iguanadon. Most unusually, the animal was a vegetarian, despite belonging the theopod family of dinosaurs, which were mostly fierce meat eaters. They discovered that Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus. Chilesaurus' pelvic girdle resembles that of the ornithischian dinosaurs - beaked, herbivorous dinosaurs such as stegosaurs and Iguanadon - whereas it is actually classified in the other basic dinosaur division – Saurischia, according to the study published in the journal Nature. As a result of these habits, different regions of the body of Chilesaurus evolved resembling those present in other, unrelated groups of dinosaurs - a phenomenon called evolutionary convergence. For example, its leaf-shaped teeth are similar to those of primitive long-neck dinosaurs because they were selected over millions of years as a result of a similar diet between these two lineages of dinosaurs. Painstaking: Close inspection of the fossils revealed that Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus. The process of excavating the skeleton is shown . Its fossils were found at the Toqui Formation in southern Chile, marked with a red star on the map, right . ‘Chilesaurus provides a good example of how evolution works in deep time and it is one of the most interesting cases of convergent evolution documented in the history of life. Dr Fernando Novas, of the Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina, led the research on Chilesaurus. He was at the site while his his geologist parents, Manuel Suarez (pictured right) and Rita de la Cruz were studying rocks with the aim to better understand the formation of the Andes . Here, a palaeontologist painstakingly excavates the fossils . ‘Although plant-eating theropods have been recorded in North America and Asia, this is the first time a theropod with this characteristic has been found in a southern landmass. ‘However, the recurrent discovery in beds of the Toqui Formation of its bones and skeletons clearly demonstrates that Chilesaurus was, by far, the most abundant dinosaur in southwest Patagonia 145 million years ago.' This is the conclusion scientists came to after constructing a detailed family tree of dinosaurs and their bird descendants, mapping the unlikely transformation. The lineage of huge meat-eating dinosaurs that transformed into agile flying birds were able to survive because they shrank over 50 million years. Theropods, meaning ‘beast-footed’, were a group of dinosaurs which include the carnivorous dinosaurs Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor and Spinosaurus. Lead author Associate Professor Michael Lee, from the University of Adelaide, said: 'Birds evolved through a unique phase of sustained miniaturisation in dinosaurs.' ‘Ultimately, this evolutionary flexibility helped birds survive the deadly meteorite impact which killed off all their dinosaurian cousins.' They used mathematical modelling to trace evolving adaptions and changing body size over time and across dinosaur branches. | The process of excavating the skeleton is shown . Most unusually, the animal was a vegetarian, despite belonging the theopod family of dinosaurs, which were mostly fierce meat eaters. As a result of these habits, different regions of the body of Chilesaurus evolved resembling those present in other, unrelated groups of dinosaurs - a phenomenon called evolutionary convergence. ‘However, the recurrent discovery in beds of the Toqui Formation of its bones and skeletons clearly demonstrates that Chilesaurus was, by far, the most abundant dinosaur in southwest Patagonia 145 million years ago.' The lineage of huge meat-eating dinosaurs that transformed into agile flying birds were able to survive because they shrank over the course of 50 million years. The seven-year-old came across the fossils at the Toqui Formation in southern Chile when he and his sister, Macarena were looking for decorative stones. This is the conclusion scientists came to after constructing a detailed family tree of dinosaurs and their bird descendants, mapping the unlikely transformation. Painstaking: Close inspection of the fossils revealed that Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus. Experts initially thought Diego had unearthed several species, due to Chilesaurus' unusual combination of features. Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi (illustrated) as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of features . But its hands have two blunt fingers, instead of sharp claws like its fellow theropod, the Velociraptor. The dinosaur ranged in size from as small as a turkey to 10 ft (three metres) long. 'Being smaller and lighter in the land of giants, with rapidly evolving anatomical adaptations, provided these bird ancestors with new ecological opportunities, such as the ability to climb trees, glide and fly. Seven-year-old Diego Suárez (pictured left) came across the fossils when he and his sister, Macarena, were looking for decorative stones. Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus, but has two blunt fingers instead of sharp claws, like the Velociraptor, for example. | Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi (illustrated) as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of features . 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 includes 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 that 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, as well as honouring Diego Suárez, who discovered the bones. The seven-year-old came across the fossils at the Toqui Formation in southern Chile when he and his sister, Macarena were looking for decorative stones. They were playing at the site because their geologist parents, Manuel Suarez and Rita de la Cruz were studying rocks with the aim to better understand the formation of the Andes mountain range. Experts initially thought Diego had unearthed several species, due to Chilesaurus' unusual combination of features. The different parts of the body of Chilesaurus were adapted to a particular diet and way of life, which was similar to other groups of dinosaurs. As a result of these habits, different regions of the body of Chilesaurus evolved resembling those present in other, unrelated groups of dinosaurs - a phenomenon called evolutionary convergence. Chilesaurus represents one of the most extreme cases of evolutionary convergence. For example, its leaf-shaped teeth are similar to those of primitive long-neck dinosaurs because they were selected over millions of years as a result of a similar diet between these two lineages of dinosaurs. 'Chilesaurus can be considered a "platypus" dinosaur because different parts of its body resemble those of other dinosaur groups due to mosaic convergent evolution,’ Martín Ezcurra, a researcher at the University of Birmingham explained. Painstaking: Close inspection of the fossils revealed that Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus. But its hands have two blunt fingers, instead of sharp claws like its fellow theropod, the Velociraptor. The process of excavating the skeleton is shown . The presence of herbivorous theropods was, up until now, only known in close relatives of birds but Chilesaurus (illustrated left) shows that a meat-free diet was acquired much earlier than thought. The lineage of huge meat-eating dinosaurs that transformed into agile flying birds were able to survive because they shrank over 50 million years. This is the conclusion scientists came to after constructing a detailed family tree of dinosaurs and their bird descendants, mapping their unlikely transformation . Theropods, meaning ‘beast-footed’, were a group of dinosaurs which include the carnivorous dinosaurs Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor and Spinosaurus. 'These bird ancestors also evolved new adaptations, such as feathers, wishbones and wings, four times faster than other dinosaurs,' said co-author Darren Naish, a palaeontologist at the University of Southampton. Lead author Associate Professor Michael Lee, from the University of Adelaide, said: 'Birds evolved through a unique phase of sustained miniaturisation in dinosaurs.' 'Being smaller and lighter in the land of giants, with rapidly evolving anatomical adaptations, provided these bird ancestors with new ecological opportunities, such as the ability to climb trees, glide and fly. ‘Ultimately, this evolutionary flexibility helped birds survive the deadly meteorite impact which killed off all their dinosaurian cousins.' Researchers examined over 1,500 anatomical traits of dinosaurs to reconstruct their family tree. They used mathematical modelling to trace evolving adaptions and changing body size over time and across dinosaur branches. | Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi (illustrated) as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of features . 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 includes 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 that 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, as well as honouring Diego Suárez, who discovered the bones. The seven-year-old came across the fossils at the Toqui Formation in southern Chile when he and his sister, Macarena were looking for decorative stones. They were playing at the site because their geologist parents, Manuel Suarez and Rita de la Cruz were studying rocks with the aim to better understand the formation of the Andes mountain range. Experts initially thought Diego had unearthed several species, due to Chilesaurus' unusual combination of features. However, more than a dozen specimens have now been excavated, including four skeletons, which demonstrate that the dinosaur combined a variety of unique anatomical traits. The dinosaur has been likened to a platypus, which is one of the most unusual creatures in the animal kingdom, because it's one of very few mammal to lay eggs, has venomous spurs and a paddle-shaped tail like a beaver, as well as webbed feet and a bill like a duck, among other idiosyncrasies. Most of the specimens discovered are the size of a turkey, but some isolated bones reveal the maximum size of Chilesaurus was around 10 feet (three metres) long, according to Chilean and Argentinian palaeontologists from institutions including the University of Birmingham who have studied the skeletons. Unusual: Fossils dating from the Late Jurassic Period, around 145 million years ago, reveal an unusual combination of features from various dinosaur groups, including relatively short arms, a long neck, small head and leaf-shaped teeth (pictured) Bizarre: Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of characteristics including its small skull and feet, which are more like those seen on long-neck dinosaurs. The dinosaur itself, has a lengthy neck and must have had good balance (illustrated) Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of characteristics. They discovered that Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus. But its hands have two blunt fingers, instead of sharp claws like its fellow theropod the Velociraptor. Chilesaurus' pelvic girdle resembles that of the ornithischian dinosaurs - beaked, herbivorous dinosaurs such as stegosaurs and Iguanadon - whereas it is actually classified in the other basic dinosaur division – Saurischia, according to the study published in the journal Nature. The different parts of the body of Chilesaurus were adapted to a particular diet and way of life, which was similar to other groups of dinosaurs. As a result of these habits, different regions of the body of Chilesaurus evolved resembling those present in other, unrelated groups of dinosaurs - a phenomenon called evolutionary convergence. Chilesaurus represents one of the most extreme cases of evolutionary convergence. For example, its leaf-shaped teeth are similar to those of primitive long-neck dinosaurs because they were selected over millions of years as a result of a similar diet between these two lineages of dinosaurs. 'Chilesaurus can be considered a "platypus" dinosaur because different parts of its body resemble those of other dinosaur groups due to mosaic convergent evolution,’ Martín Ezcurra, a researcher at the University of Birmingham explained. Painstaking: Close inspection of the fossils revealed that Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus. But its hands have two blunt fingers, instead of sharp claws like its fellow theropod, the Velociraptor. The process of excavating the skeleton is shown . The presence of herbivorous theropods was, up until now, only known in close relatives of birds but Chilesaurus (illustrated left) shows that a meat-free diet was acquired much earlier than thought. Its fossils were found at the Toqui Formation in southern Chile, marked with a red star on the map, right . ‘In this process, a region or regions of an organism resemble others of unrelated species because of a similar mode of life and evolutionary pressures. ‘Chilesaurus provides a good example of how evolution works in deep time and it is one of the most interesting cases of convergent evolution documented in the history of life. ‘Chilesaurus was an odd plant-eating dinosaur only to be found in Chile. ‘However, the recurrent discovery in beds of the Toqui Formation of its bones and skeletons clearly demonstrates that Chilesaurus was, by far, the most abundant dinosaur in southwest Patagonia 145 million years ago.' The lineage of huge meat-eating dinosaurs that transformed into agile flying birds were able to survive because they shrank over the course of 50 million years. This is the conclusion scientists came to after constructing a detailed family tree of dinosaurs and their bird descendants, mapping the unlikely transformation. The tree showed that the branch of theropod dinosaurs, which gave rise to modern birds, were the only dinosaurs that kept getting smaller. The lineage of huge meat-eating dinosaurs that transformed into agile flying birds were able to survive because they shrank over 50 million years. This is the conclusion scientists came to after constructing a detailed family tree of dinosaurs and their bird descendants, mapping their unlikely transformation . Theropods, meaning ‘beast-footed’, were a group of dinosaurs which include the carnivorous dinosaurs Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor and Spinosaurus. 'These bird ancestors also evolved new adaptations, such as feathers, wishbones and wings, four times faster than other dinosaurs,' said co-author Darren Naish, a palaeontologist at the University of Southampton. Lead author Associate Professor Michael Lee, from the University of Adelaide, said: 'Birds evolved through a unique phase of sustained miniaturisation in dinosaurs.' 'Being smaller and lighter in the land of giants, with rapidly evolving anatomical adaptations, provided these bird ancestors with new ecological opportunities, such as the ability to climb trees, glide and fly. ‘Ultimately, this evolutionary flexibility helped birds survive the deadly meteorite impact which killed off all their dinosaurian cousins.' Researchers examined over 1,500 anatomical traits of dinosaurs to reconstruct their family tree. They used mathematical modelling to trace evolving adaptions and changing body size over time and across dinosaur branches. | Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi (illustrated) as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of features . 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 includes the famous meat eaters Velociraptor, Carnotaurus and Tyrannosaurus, from which birds today evolved - but was a vegetarian. Chilesaurus represents one of the most extreme cases of evolutionary convergence. For example, its leaf-shaped teeth are similar to those of primitive long-neck dinosaurs because they were selected over millions of years as a result of a similar diet between these two lineages of dinosaurs. 'Chilesaurus can be considered a "platypus" dinosaur because different parts of its body resemble those of other dinosaur groups due to mosaic convergent evolution,’ Martín Ezcurra, a researcher at the University of Birmingham explained. Painstaking: Close inspection of the fossils revealed that Chilesaurus has robust forelimbs similar to Jurassic theropods such as Allosaurus. But its hands have two blunt fingers, instead of sharp claws like its fellow theropod, the Velociraptor. 'Being smaller and lighter in the land of giants, with rapidly evolving anatomical adaptations, provided these bird ancestors with new ecological opportunities, such as the ability to climb trees, glide and fly. ‘Ultimately, this evolutionary flexibility helped birds survive the deadly meteorite impact which killed off all their dinosaurian cousins.' Researchers examined over 1,500 anatomical traits of dinosaurs to reconstruct their family tree. 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The owner of a Florida mansion accused of being home to a 'secret stripper school' has decided to sell up after being found in violation of county zoning codes. The Egyptian-themed mansion, advertised online as Pharaoh's Palace, promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres in Tampa. Millionaire Gary Lowndes purchased the property in 2013 for $2 million and had planned to film a reality show about strippers on the property. Scroll down for video . Millionaire owner Gary Lowndes who purchased the property, advertised online as Pharaoh's Palace, in 2013 for $2 million has put it back on the market after being found in violation of country zoning codes over noisey parties . Owner Lownds, right has decided to sell the property he had once envisioned playing host to a reality show for strippers after complaints about noise from neighbors such as Ronald Nagy, left . Websites indicate there was property has also been home to Pharaoh's Daughters, a school for strippers, but Lowndes has repeatedly fallen foul of complaints about noisey private functions held on the grounds. On Friday the county code enforcement board found that Lownds had violated their rules by holding events without the right permit and running a business in a residential neighborhood. His company, Pink Tati LLC, was given seven days to prove the property is in compliance and he was warned he will be fined $1,000 a day if further commercial functions takes place. 'Basically it's the noise that got our attention,' neighbor Ronald Nagy told Bay News. He lives in the nearby Cheval West community. 'I've never been involved in running a stripper school,' said Lowndes, who made millions selling mattresses and hearing aids. 'There's never been any porn parties. There's never been anything illegal other than the noise complaint.' Lowndes said he disagrees with the board's decision, but has decided that it is best if he sells up. He has put the property back on the market for $2.3 million. 'With all this violation stuff, I said, "fine, that's it, I'm out of here.'" he said. The Egyptian-themed mansion promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres on the Gulf Coast on its website advertisement . An August 2014 adult-themed party dubbed 'Midsummer Night Wet Dream' got the mansion, bought by Canadian millionaire Gordon Lownds, its first noise complaint . Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs' An August 2014 adult-themed party dubbed Midsummer Night Wet Dream got the mansion its first noise complaint. Neighbor Nagy had seen ads for the party and filed a complaint with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Code Enforcement. 'This to me seems like there was an undercurrent of very sexually-related activities,' he told the Tampa Tribune. 'They're gaming the system.' After months of complaints both Lownds and Sean Grey, the mansion's manager, got hit with code violations. On its website, Pharaoh's Palace was advertised as the 'perfect' place for entertaining. Other ads on the internet said it was available for rent to producers for music videos, television and film, as well as event planners and professional photographers. But the mansion also became where Grey and Nicholas Worlds, a former adult-themed business investor, ran a modeling agency dubbed Pharaoh's Daughters. 'Turn your stripper job into a career in exotic dancing and achieve the elite lifestyle you deserve,' the website promises. Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs'. It lists getting to live in the Tampa mansion as one of its perks, boasting a 'safe and secure residence'. Pharaoh's Mansion is 12,000 square-feet and has six bedrooms within the house, as well as two in a guest house. It's website also lists a spa room with a waterfall and massage area. On its website, Pharaoh's Palace was advertised as the 'perfect' place for entertaining . Other ads on the internet said it was available for rent to producers for music videos, television and film, as well as event planners and professional photographers . But the mansion also became where Sean Grey, its manager, and Nicholas Worlds, a former adult-themed business investor, ran a modeling agency dubbed Pharaoh's Daughters . There is also a 'harem room' that includes a fully equipped wet bar and poker table, as well as a dance/fitness studio with two stripper poles and a parking garage that fits up to 40 cars. Lownds said he and some of his partners had planned to film a reality show at the mansion about the day-to-day lives of strippers. But he has since shut down the modeling school and stopped all commercial activity at the mansion, he told the Tampa Tribune. 'We are aware of what we are allowed to do and not to do,' Lownds said. 'We are conforming with all the zoning requirements.' The mansion was hit with five citations from Code Enforcement, including for holding special events in a residential zone and for operating special events without approval. But according to deputy Phil Acaba, who investigated the events, it was the parties that ended up shutting the mansion down. 'If they had flown under the radar, they'd still be in business,' he said. 'The noise was the issue that brought their downfall.' Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs' Lownds said he and some of his partners planned to film a reality show at the mansion about the day-to-day lives of strippers . But he has since shut down the modeling school and stopped all commercial activity at the mansion . | Millionaire Gary Lowndes purchased the Tampa property in 2013 for $2 million and had wanted to film a reality show about strippers at the mansion .
He admitted defeat on Friday after being found guilty of violating zoning codes due to noisey private functions held at the residence including the Midsummer Night Wet Dream event .
Residents of the nearby Cheval West community had repeatedly complained about the noise coming from the seven acre property .
On Friday the county code enforcement board found that Lownds had violated their rules and threatened to fine him .
He has put the property back on the market for $2.3 million . | a4d69c441fe3a2bcbf767e686ffbbb3b61f3b443 | [
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"The Egyptian-themed mansion, advertised online as Pharaoh's Palace, promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres in Tampa.",
"Millionaire Gary Lowndes purchased the property in 2013 for $2 million and had planned to film a reality show about strippers on the property.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"Millionaire owner Gary Lowndes who purchased the property, advertised online as Pharaoh's Palace, in 2013 for $2 million has put it back on the market after being found in violation of country zoning codes over noisey parties .",
"Owner Lownds, right has decided to sell the property he had once envisioned playing host to a reality show for strippers after complaints about noise from neighbors such as Ronald Nagy, left .",
"Websites indicate there was property has also been home to Pharaoh's Daughters, a school for strippers, but Lowndes has repeatedly fallen foul of complaints about noisey private functions held on the grounds.",
"On Friday the county code enforcement board found that Lownds had violated their rules by holding events without the right permit and running a business in a residential neighborhood.",
"His company, Pink Tati LLC, was given seven days to prove the property is in compliance and he was warned he will be fined $1,000 a day if further commercial functions takes place.",
"'Basically it's the noise that got our attention,' neighbor Ronald Nagy told Bay News.",
"He lives in the nearby Cheval West community.",
"'I've never been involved in running a stripper school,' said Lowndes, who made millions selling mattresses and hearing aids.",
"'There's never been any porn parties.",
"There's never been anything illegal other than the noise complaint.'",
"Lowndes said he disagrees with the board's decision, but has decided that it is best if he sells up.",
"He has put the property back on the market for $2.3 million.",
"'With all this violation stuff, I said, \"fine, that's it, I'm out of here.'\"",
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"The Egyptian-themed mansion promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres on the Gulf Coast on its website advertisement .",
"An August 2014 adult-themed party dubbed 'Midsummer Night Wet Dream' got the mansion, bought by Canadian millionaire Gordon Lownds, its first noise complaint .",
"Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs' An August 2014 adult-themed party dubbed Midsummer Night Wet Dream got the mansion its first noise complaint.",
"Neighbor Nagy had seen ads for the party and filed a complaint with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Code Enforcement.",
"'This to me seems like there was an undercurrent of very sexually-related activities,' he told the Tampa Tribune.",
"'They're gaming the system.'",
"After months of complaints both Lownds and Sean Grey, the mansion's manager, got hit with code violations.",
"On its website, Pharaoh's Palace was advertised as the 'perfect' place for entertaining.",
"Other ads on the internet said it was available for rent to producers for music videos, television and film, as well as event planners and professional photographers.",
"But the mansion also became where Grey and Nicholas Worlds, a former adult-themed business investor, ran a modeling agency dubbed Pharaoh's Daughters.",
"'Turn your stripper job into a career in exotic dancing and achieve the elite lifestyle you deserve,' the website promises.",
"Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs'.",
"It lists getting to live in the Tampa mansion as one of its perks, boasting a 'safe and secure residence'.",
"Pharaoh's Mansion is 12,000 square-feet and has six bedrooms within the house, as well as two in a guest house.",
"It's website also lists a spa room with a waterfall and massage area.",
"On its website, Pharaoh's Palace was advertised as the 'perfect' place for entertaining .",
"Other ads on the internet said it was available for rent to producers for music videos, television and film, as well as event planners and professional photographers .",
"But the mansion also became where Sean Grey, its manager, and Nicholas Worlds, a former adult-themed business investor, ran a modeling agency dubbed Pharaoh's Daughters .",
"There is also a 'harem room' that includes a fully equipped wet bar and poker table, as well as a dance/fitness studio with two stripper poles and a parking garage that fits up to 40 cars.",
"Lownds said he and some of his partners had planned to film a reality show at the mansion about the day-to-day lives of strippers.",
"But he has since shut down the modeling school and stopped all commercial activity at the mansion, he told the Tampa Tribune.",
"'We are aware of what we are allowed to do and not to do,' Lownds said.",
"'We are conforming with all the zoning requirements.'",
"The mansion was hit with five citations from Code Enforcement, including for holding special events in a residential zone and for operating special events without approval.",
"But according to deputy Phil Acaba, who investigated the events, it was the parties that ended up shutting the mansion down.",
"'If they had flown under the radar, they'd still be in business,' he said.",
"'The noise was the issue that brought their downfall.'",
"Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs' Lownds said he and some of his partners planned to film a reality show at the mansion about the day-to-day lives of strippers .",
"But he has since shut down the modeling school and stopped all commercial activity at the mansion ."
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'There's never been any porn parties. Lowndes said he disagrees with the board's decision, but has decided that it is best if he sells up. 'With all this violation stuff, I said, "fine, that's it, I'm out of here.'" The Egyptian-themed mansion promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres on the Gulf Coast on its website advertisement . Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs' An August 2014 adult-themed party dubbed Midsummer Night Wet Dream got the mansion its first noise complaint. 'This to me seems like there was an undercurrent of very sexually-related activities,' he told the Tampa Tribune. After months of complaints both Lownds and Sean Grey, the mansion's manager, got hit with code violations. Other ads on the internet said it was available for rent to producers for music videos, television and film, as well as event planners and professional photographers. 'Turn your stripper job into a career in exotic dancing and achieve the elite lifestyle you deserve,' the website promises. It lists getting to live in the Tampa mansion as one of its perks, boasting a 'safe and secure residence'. It's website also lists a spa room with a waterfall and massage area. Other ads on the internet said it was available for rent to producers for music videos, television and film, as well as event planners and professional photographers . There is also a 'harem room' that includes a fully equipped wet bar and poker table, as well as a dance/fitness studio with two stripper poles and a parking garage that fits up to 40 cars. But he has since shut down the modeling school and stopped all commercial activity at the mansion, he told the Tampa Tribune. 'We are conforming with all the zoning requirements.' But according to deputy Phil Acaba, who investigated the events, it was the parties that ended up shutting the mansion down. 'The noise was the issue that brought their downfall.' But he has since shut down the modeling school and stopped all commercial activity at the mansion . | The Egyptian-themed mansion, advertised online as Pharaoh's Palace, promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres in Tampa. But according to deputy Phil Acaba, who investigated the events, it was the parties that ended up shutting the mansion down. The owner of a Florida mansion accused of being home to a 'secret stripper school' has decided to sell up after being found in violation of county zoning codes. The mansion was hit with five citations from Code Enforcement, including for holding special events in a residential zone and for operating special events without approval. Millionaire owner Gary Lowndes who purchased the property, advertised online as Pharaoh's Palace, in 2013 for $2 million has put it back on the market after being found in violation of country zoning codes over noisey parties . He lives in the nearby Cheval West community. Neighbor Nagy had seen ads for the party and filed a complaint with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Code Enforcement. Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs' An August 2014 adult-themed party dubbed Midsummer Night Wet Dream got the mansion its first noise complaint. 'There's never been any porn parties. But the mansion also became where Grey and Nicholas Worlds, a former adult-themed business investor, ran a modeling agency dubbed Pharaoh's Daughters. Lownds said he and some of his partners had planned to film a reality show at the mansion about the day-to-day lives of strippers. The Egyptian-themed mansion promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres on the Gulf Coast on its website advertisement . It lists getting to live in the Tampa mansion as one of its perks, boasting a 'safe and secure residence'. His company, Pink Tati LLC, was given seven days to prove the property is in compliance and he was warned he will be fined $1,000 a day if further commercial functions takes place. He has put the property back on the market for $2.3 million. | The owner of a Florida mansion accused of being home to a 'secret stripper school' has decided to sell up after being found in violation of county zoning codes. The Egyptian-themed mansion, advertised online as Pharaoh's Palace, promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres in Tampa. Millionaire Gary Lowndes purchased the property in 2013 for $2 million and had planned to film a reality show about strippers on the property. Scroll down for video . Millionaire owner Gary Lowndes who purchased the property, advertised online as Pharaoh's Palace, in 2013 for $2 million has put it back on the market after being found in violation of country zoning codes over noisey parties . Owner Lownds, right has decided to sell the property he had once envisioned playing host to a reality show for strippers after complaints about noise from neighbors such as Ronald Nagy, left . Websites indicate there was property has also been home to Pharaoh's Daughters, a school for strippers, but Lowndes has repeatedly fallen foul of complaints about noisey private functions held on the grounds. On Friday the county code enforcement board found that Lownds had violated their rules by holding events without the right permit and running a business in a residential neighborhood. Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs' An August 2014 adult-themed party dubbed Midsummer Night Wet Dream got the mansion its first noise complaint. Neighbor Nagy had seen ads for the party and filed a complaint with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Code Enforcement. 'This to me seems like there was an undercurrent of very sexually-related activities,' he told the Tampa Tribune. 'They're gaming the system.' After months of complaints both Lownds and Sean Grey, the mansion's manager, got hit with code violations. On its website, Pharaoh's Palace was advertised as the 'perfect' place for entertaining. Other ads on the internet said it was available for rent to producers for music videos, television and film, as well as event planners and professional photographers. 'We are conforming with all the zoning requirements.' The mansion was hit with five citations from Code Enforcement, including for holding special events in a residential zone and for operating special events without approval. But according to deputy Phil Acaba, who investigated the events, it was the parties that ended up shutting the mansion down. 'If they had flown under the radar, they'd still be in business,' he said. 'The noise was the issue that brought their downfall.' Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs' Lownds said he and some of his partners planned to film a reality show at the mansion about the day-to-day lives of strippers . But he has since shut down the modeling school and stopped all commercial activity at the mansion . | The owner of a Florida mansion accused of being home to a 'secret stripper school' has decided to sell up after being found in violation of county zoning codes. The Egyptian-themed mansion, advertised online as Pharaoh's Palace, promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres in Tampa. Millionaire Gary Lowndes purchased the property in 2013 for $2 million and had planned to film a reality show about strippers on the property. Scroll down for video . Millionaire owner Gary Lowndes who purchased the property, advertised online as Pharaoh's Palace, in 2013 for $2 million has put it back on the market after being found in violation of country zoning codes over noisey parties . Owner Lownds, right has decided to sell the property he had once envisioned playing host to a reality show for strippers after complaints about noise from neighbors such as Ronald Nagy, left . Websites indicate there was property has also been home to Pharaoh's Daughters, a school for strippers, but Lowndes has repeatedly fallen foul of complaints about noisey private functions held on the grounds. On Friday the county code enforcement board found that Lownds had violated their rules by holding events without the right permit and running a business in a residential neighborhood. His company, Pink Tati LLC, was given seven days to prove the property is in compliance and he was warned he will be fined $1,000 a day if further commercial functions takes place. 'Basically it's the noise that got our attention,' neighbor Ronald Nagy told Bay News. He lives in the nearby Cheval West community. 'I've never been involved in running a stripper school,' said Lowndes, who made millions selling mattresses and hearing aids. The Egyptian-themed mansion promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres on the Gulf Coast on its website advertisement . An August 2014 adult-themed party dubbed 'Midsummer Night Wet Dream' got the mansion, bought by Canadian millionaire Gordon Lownds, its first noise complaint . Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs' An August 2014 adult-themed party dubbed Midsummer Night Wet Dream got the mansion its first noise complaint. Neighbor Nagy had seen ads for the party and filed a complaint with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Code Enforcement. 'This to me seems like there was an undercurrent of very sexually-related activities,' he told the Tampa Tribune. 'They're gaming the system.' After months of complaints both Lownds and Sean Grey, the mansion's manager, got hit with code violations. On its website, Pharaoh's Palace was advertised as the 'perfect' place for entertaining. Other ads on the internet said it was available for rent to producers for music videos, television and film, as well as event planners and professional photographers. But the mansion also became where Grey and Nicholas Worlds, a former adult-themed business investor, ran a modeling agency dubbed Pharaoh's Daughters. 'Turn your stripper job into a career in exotic dancing and achieve the elite lifestyle you deserve,' the website promises. There is also a 'harem room' that includes a fully equipped wet bar and poker table, as well as a dance/fitness studio with two stripper poles and a parking garage that fits up to 40 cars. Lownds said he and some of his partners had planned to film a reality show at the mansion about the day-to-day lives of strippers. But he has since shut down the modeling school and stopped all commercial activity at the mansion, he told the Tampa Tribune. 'We are aware of what we are allowed to do and not to do,' Lownds said. 'We are conforming with all the zoning requirements.' The mansion was hit with five citations from Code Enforcement, including for holding special events in a residential zone and for operating special events without approval. But according to deputy Phil Acaba, who investigated the events, it was the parties that ended up shutting the mansion down. 'If they had flown under the radar, they'd still be in business,' he said. 'The noise was the issue that brought their downfall.' Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs' Lownds said he and some of his partners planned to film a reality show at the mansion about the day-to-day lives of strippers . But he has since shut down the modeling school and stopped all commercial activity at the mansion . | The owner of a Florida mansion accused of being home to a 'secret stripper school' has decided to sell up after being found in violation of county zoning codes. The Egyptian-themed mansion, advertised online as Pharaoh's Palace, promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres in Tampa. Millionaire Gary Lowndes purchased the property in 2013 for $2 million and had planned to film a reality show about strippers on the property. Scroll down for video . 'This to me seems like there was an undercurrent of very sexually-related activities,' he told the Tampa Tribune. 'They're gaming the system.' After months of complaints both Lownds and Sean Grey, the mansion's manager, got hit with code violations. 'The noise was the issue that brought their downfall.' Pharaoh's Daughters advertises itself as an agency that helps 'promising young strippers and exotic dancers' find work 'in prestigious gentlemen's clubs' Lownds said he and some of his partners planned to film a reality show at the mansion about the day-to-day lives of strippers . But he has since shut down the modeling school and stopped all commercial activity at the mansion . |
Just days before convicted drug smuggler Andrew Chan is set to face death by firing squad, reports have emerged that he has married his girlfriend of three years, Febyanti Herewila. According to a family friend of Chan's, the pair wed inside the chapel at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday with immediate family present. This comes just months after the Bali Nine ringleader proposed to his girlfriend while he was still at Kerobokan Prison in February. Scroll down for video . Andrew Chan (left, pictured with Myuran Sukumaran) has married his fiance Febyanti Herewila at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island . Febyanti, known as Feby, is pictured here on Sunday before her visit to the island where Chan is being held . According to Chan's family the pair wed inside the chapel at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday . Febyanti (left) with Chan's brother Michael (right) accepted her now husband's marriage proposal in February . Febyanti immediately accepted his proposal, despite the fact that she knew he was condemned to death by Indonesian president Joko Widodo. Febyanti and Chan met each other in Kerobokan prison in 2012 after a friend introduced the pair. The Indonesian had been visiting the prison as part of her role as a pastor and Chan was carrying out theological studies in the hope of becoming a minister. Since then they have dreamed of his release, even talking about plans to have children together one day. Salvation Army minister and family friend David Soper officiated the wedding. Mr Soper has also been asked by Chan to be his religious adviser in his final hours and witness his execution. Fairfax Media report that when Attorney General H.M. Prasetyo first heard Chan's request to get married, he thought it was a joke. 'There was a wish from Andrew Chan, which I thought wasn't serious and wasn't the last wish, but it turned out to be serious. He wanted to be tied in matrimony with his girlfriend,' Mr Prasetyo told detik.com. 'He's been in isolation so I thought he wasn't serious.' On Sunday Chan's final wish to spend his last days at church with his family was granted. Indonesian lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis displays a self-portrait painting made by Australian drug convict and death row prisoner Myuran Sukumaran, entitled 'the second last day' Andrew Chan's mother Helen (centre) is seen here with the pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon (right) on Sunday . Michael Chan, brother to Andrew, arrives at the port authority office at Wijaya Pura port in Cilacap, Central Java on Monday . Sukumaran's sister Brintha (centre) also look distraught ahead of her journey to visit her brother for what could be one of the last times . This week Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were served their execution notices and are set to be executed at the stroke of midnight on Wednesday (3am AEST). Sukumaran has requested to spend his last days before his execution painting for as long as possible, and has vowed to stare down executioners when he's dragged into the jungle. He has painted a series of haunting self-portraits over the past few days, with titles such as 'The Second Last Day' and '72 hrs just started'. They show him looking distraught, while one particularly harrowing artwork has a gaping hole in Sukumaran's heart. Meantime fellow drug smuggler Andrew Chan hopes to spend his last moments at church with his family. Myuran Sukumaran's mother Raji visited her son on 'death island' on Monday ahead of his planned execution on Wednesday morning . With her was her other son Chintu, Myuran's brother . Lawyer Julian McMahon escorted the families of the two Bali Nine drug smugglers to see the pair . There were devastating scenes at Nusakambangan on Monday, as the pair's family and lawyer Julian McMahon visited the death row inmates. Chan and Sukumaran both refused to sign their execution warrants during official proceedings on Saturday, saying they believed it would be unjust to kill them. Chan and Sukumaran, convicted in 2005 for their role in a plot to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin from Bali to Australia, were given the official 72 hours notice on Saturday. Families of both the men visited them in prison on Monday, and were told they will have to say their final goodbyes on Tuesday. Andrew Chan's mother was in tears as she boarded a ferry to 'death island' with the Bali Nine pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon. Sukumaran's sister Brintha also look distraught ahead of her journey to visit her brother for what could be one of the last times. | Bali Nine ringleader Andrew Chan has married fiance Febyanti Herewila .
The pair wed at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday .
Chan proposed to Febyanti in February while he was still at Kerobokan .
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"According to Chan's family the pair wed inside the chapel at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday .",
"Febyanti (left) with Chan's brother Michael (right) accepted her now husband's marriage proposal in February .",
"Febyanti immediately accepted his proposal, despite the fact that she knew he was condemned to death by Indonesian president Joko Widodo.",
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"The Indonesian had been visiting the prison as part of her role as a pastor and Chan was carrying out theological studies in the hope of becoming a minister.",
"Since then they have dreamed of his release, even talking about plans to have children together one day.",
"Salvation Army minister and family friend David Soper officiated the wedding.",
"Mr Soper has also been asked by Chan to be his religious adviser in his final hours and witness his execution.",
"Fairfax Media report that when Attorney General H.M. Prasetyo first heard Chan's request to get married, he thought it was a joke.",
"'There was a wish from Andrew Chan, which I thought wasn't serious and wasn't the last wish, but it turned out to be serious.",
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"'He's been in isolation so I thought he wasn't serious.'",
"On Sunday Chan's final wish to spend his last days at church with his family was granted.",
"Indonesian lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis displays a self-portrait painting made by Australian drug convict and death row prisoner Myuran Sukumaran, entitled 'the second last day' Andrew Chan's mother Helen (centre) is seen here with the pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon (right) on Sunday .",
"Michael Chan, brother to Andrew, arrives at the port authority office at Wijaya Pura port in Cilacap, Central Java on Monday .",
"Sukumaran's sister Brintha (centre) also look distraught ahead of her journey to visit her brother for what could be one of the last times .",
"This week Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were served their execution notices and are set to be executed at the stroke of midnight on Wednesday (3am AEST).",
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"He has painted a series of haunting self-portraits over the past few days, with titles such as 'The Second Last Day' and '72 hrs just started'.",
"They show him looking distraught, while one particularly harrowing artwork has a gaping hole in Sukumaran's heart.",
"Meantime fellow drug smuggler Andrew Chan hopes to spend his last moments at church with his family.",
"Myuran Sukumaran's mother Raji visited her son on 'death island' on Monday ahead of his planned execution on Wednesday morning .",
"With her was her other son Chintu, Myuran's brother .",
"Lawyer Julian McMahon escorted the families of the two Bali Nine drug smugglers to see the pair .",
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"Chan and Sukumaran both refused to sign their execution warrants during official proceedings on Saturday, saying they believed it would be unjust to kill them.",
"Chan and Sukumaran, convicted in 2005 for their role in a plot to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin from Bali to Australia, were given the official 72 hours notice on Saturday.",
"Families of both the men visited them in prison on Monday, and were told they will have to say their final goodbyes on Tuesday.",
"Andrew Chan's mother was in tears as she boarded a ferry to 'death island' with the Bali Nine pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon.",
"Sukumaran's sister Brintha also look distraught ahead of her journey to visit her brother for what could be one of the last times."
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Prasetyo first heard Chan's request to get married, he thought it was a joke. He wanted to be tied in matrimony with his girlfriend,' Mr Prasetyo told detik.com. On Sunday Chan's final wish to spend his last days at church with his family was granted. Michael Chan, brother to Andrew, arrives at the port authority office at Wijaya Pura port in Cilacap, Central Java on Monday . This week Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were served their execution notices and are set to be executed at the stroke of midnight on Wednesday (3am AEST). He has painted a series of haunting self-portraits over the past few days, with titles such as 'The Second Last Day' and '72 hrs just started'. Meantime fellow drug smuggler Andrew Chan hopes to spend his last moments at church with his family. With her was her other son Chintu, Myuran's brother . There were devastating scenes at Nusakambangan on Monday, as the pair's family and lawyer Julian McMahon visited the death row inmates. Chan and Sukumaran, convicted in 2005 for their role in a plot to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin from Bali to Australia, were given the official 72 hours notice on Saturday. Andrew Chan's mother was in tears as she boarded a ferry to 'death island' with the Bali Nine pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon. | Indonesian lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis displays a self-portrait painting made by Australian drug convict and death row prisoner Myuran Sukumaran, entitled 'the second last day' Andrew Chan's mother Helen (centre) is seen here with the pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon (right) on Sunday . Chan and Sukumaran both refused to sign their execution warrants during official proceedings on Saturday, saying they believed it would be unjust to kill them. Since then they have dreamed of his release, even talking about plans to have children together one day. 'There was a wish from Andrew Chan, which I thought wasn't serious and wasn't the last wish, but it turned out to be serious. There were devastating scenes at Nusakambangan on Monday, as the pair's family and lawyer Julian McMahon visited the death row inmates. Lawyer Julian McMahon escorted the families of the two Bali Nine drug smugglers to see the pair . Andrew Chan's mother was in tears as she boarded a ferry to 'death island' with the Bali Nine pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon. This comes just months after the Bali Nine ringleader proposed to his girlfriend while he was still at Kerobokan Prison in February. Fairfax Media report that when Attorney General H.M. Prasetyo first heard Chan's request to get married, he thought it was a joke. Chan and Sukumaran, convicted in 2005 for their role in a plot to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin from Bali to Australia, were given the official 72 hours notice on Saturday. According to a family friend of Chan's, the pair wed inside the chapel at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday with immediate family present. Salvation Army minister and family friend David Soper officiated the wedding. Febyanti, known as Feby, is pictured here on Sunday before her visit to the island where Chan is being held . Sukumaran has requested to spend his last days before his execution painting for as long as possible, and has vowed to stare down executioners when he's dragged into the jungle. Andrew Chan (left, pictured with Myuran Sukumaran) has married his fiance Febyanti Herewila at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island . | Just days before convicted drug smuggler Andrew Chan is set to face death by firing squad, reports have emerged that he has married his girlfriend of three years, Febyanti Herewila. According to a family friend of Chan's, the pair wed inside the chapel at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday with immediate family present. This comes just months after the Bali Nine ringleader proposed to his girlfriend while he was still at Kerobokan Prison in February. Scroll down for video . Andrew Chan (left, pictured with Myuran Sukumaran) has married his fiance Febyanti Herewila at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island . Febyanti, known as Feby, is pictured here on Sunday before her visit to the island where Chan is being held . According to Chan's family the pair wed inside the chapel at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday . 'There was a wish from Andrew Chan, which I thought wasn't serious and wasn't the last wish, but it turned out to be serious. He wanted to be tied in matrimony with his girlfriend,' Mr Prasetyo told detik.com. 'He's been in isolation so I thought he wasn't serious.' On Sunday Chan's final wish to spend his last days at church with his family was granted. Indonesian lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis displays a self-portrait painting made by Australian drug convict and death row prisoner Myuran Sukumaran, entitled 'the second last day' Andrew Chan's mother Helen (centre) is seen here with the pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon (right) on Sunday . Michael Chan, brother to Andrew, arrives at the port authority office at Wijaya Pura port in Cilacap, Central Java on Monday . Sukumaran's sister Brintha (centre) also look distraught ahead of her journey to visit her brother for what could be one of the last times . There were devastating scenes at Nusakambangan on Monday, as the pair's family and lawyer Julian McMahon visited the death row inmates. Chan and Sukumaran both refused to sign their execution warrants during official proceedings on Saturday, saying they believed it would be unjust to kill them. Chan and Sukumaran, convicted in 2005 for their role in a plot to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin from Bali to Australia, were given the official 72 hours notice on Saturday. Families of both the men visited them in prison on Monday, and were told they will have to say their final goodbyes on Tuesday. Andrew Chan's mother was in tears as she boarded a ferry to 'death island' with the Bali Nine pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon. Sukumaran's sister Brintha also look distraught ahead of her journey to visit her brother for what could be one of the last times. | Just days before convicted drug smuggler Andrew Chan is set to face death by firing squad, reports have emerged that he has married his girlfriend of three years, Febyanti Herewila. According to a family friend of Chan's, the pair wed inside the chapel at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday with immediate family present. This comes just months after the Bali Nine ringleader proposed to his girlfriend while he was still at Kerobokan Prison in February. Scroll down for video . Andrew Chan (left, pictured with Myuran Sukumaran) has married his fiance Febyanti Herewila at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island . Febyanti, known as Feby, is pictured here on Sunday before her visit to the island where Chan is being held . According to Chan's family the pair wed inside the chapel at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday . Febyanti (left) with Chan's brother Michael (right) accepted her now husband's marriage proposal in February . Febyanti immediately accepted his proposal, despite the fact that she knew he was condemned to death by Indonesian president Joko Widodo. Febyanti and Chan met each other in Kerobokan prison in 2012 after a friend introduced the pair. Fairfax Media report that when Attorney General H.M. Prasetyo first heard Chan's request to get married, he thought it was a joke. 'There was a wish from Andrew Chan, which I thought wasn't serious and wasn't the last wish, but it turned out to be serious. He wanted to be tied in matrimony with his girlfriend,' Mr Prasetyo told detik.com. 'He's been in isolation so I thought he wasn't serious.' On Sunday Chan's final wish to spend his last days at church with his family was granted. Indonesian lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis displays a self-portrait painting made by Australian drug convict and death row prisoner Myuran Sukumaran, entitled 'the second last day' Andrew Chan's mother Helen (centre) is seen here with the pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon (right) on Sunday . Michael Chan, brother to Andrew, arrives at the port authority office at Wijaya Pura port in Cilacap, Central Java on Monday . Sukumaran's sister Brintha (centre) also look distraught ahead of her journey to visit her brother for what could be one of the last times . This week Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were served their execution notices and are set to be executed at the stroke of midnight on Wednesday (3am AEST). Myuran Sukumaran's mother Raji visited her son on 'death island' on Monday ahead of his planned execution on Wednesday morning . With her was her other son Chintu, Myuran's brother . Lawyer Julian McMahon escorted the families of the two Bali Nine drug smugglers to see the pair . There were devastating scenes at Nusakambangan on Monday, as the pair's family and lawyer Julian McMahon visited the death row inmates. Chan and Sukumaran both refused to sign their execution warrants during official proceedings on Saturday, saying they believed it would be unjust to kill them. Chan and Sukumaran, convicted in 2005 for their role in a plot to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin from Bali to Australia, were given the official 72 hours notice on Saturday. Families of both the men visited them in prison on Monday, and were told they will have to say their final goodbyes on Tuesday. Andrew Chan's mother was in tears as she boarded a ferry to 'death island' with the Bali Nine pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon. Sukumaran's sister Brintha also look distraught ahead of her journey to visit her brother for what could be one of the last times. | Just days before convicted drug smuggler Andrew Chan is set to face death by firing squad, reports have emerged that he has married his girlfriend of three years, Febyanti Herewila. According to a family friend of Chan's, the pair wed inside the chapel at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday with immediate family present. This comes just months after the Bali Nine ringleader proposed to his girlfriend while he was still at Kerobokan Prison in February. Scroll down for video . 'He's been in isolation so I thought he wasn't serious.' On Sunday Chan's final wish to spend his last days at church with his family was granted. Indonesian lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis displays a self-portrait painting made by Australian drug convict and death row prisoner Myuran Sukumaran, entitled 'the second last day' Andrew Chan's mother Helen (centre) is seen here with the pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon (right) on Sunday . Families of both the men visited them in prison on Monday, and were told they will have to say their final goodbyes on Tuesday. Andrew Chan's mother was in tears as she boarded a ferry to 'death island' with the Bali Nine pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon. Sukumaran's sister Brintha also look distraught ahead of her journey to visit her brother for what could be one of the last times. |
She's in rehab now, but the big question remains: What exactly happened at the Polo Lounge at the swank Beverly Hills Hotel that led to Kim Richards' out of control behavior. The real housewife was arrested following an emotional breakdown after a heated exchange with the maître d' at the swanky bar of the Beverly Hills Hotel, Daily Mail Online can reveal. In a downward-spiral, the 50-year-old recovering alcoholic admitted to Dr Phil McGraw that she was drunk on the night of her arrest. Scroll down for exclusive video . Help: Kim Richards is now in a Malibu rehab, but the star was out of control when she was arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She tells all to Dr Phil in a show that will air tomorrow . Pouring her heart out: The reality star admits to Dr Phil that she had a glass of vodka at her daughter Brooke's house. 'A two inch drink?' Dr Phil asks. Kim answers, 'Oh yeah.' Dr. Phil: 'Was this in a five gallon paint can?' Support system: Three of Richards' four children, Chad, 22 and Kimberly, 20, and Brooke, 29, who were there to support their mother . The night ended with police officers dragging the kicking and screaming reality star out of a bathroom cubicle when she refused to come out because she was 'angry and frightened'. The explosive account of what happened on the night of April 16 has emerged in an emotional interview Richards has given to Dr Phil that will air tomorrow. The Daily Mail Online has learned exclusive details from the session during which Richards – who has battled with alcoholism for years – told how she dramatically fell off the wagon. Dr Phil: If you’re an alcoholic that has fallen off the wagon, you’re at your daughter’s house and all of a sudden you’re in there pouring a drink, and then you roll into a bar at midnight, what, you’re already drunk when you get there, why, why would you not order a drink? Kim: Because… . Dr Phil: Why would you go to a bar if you’re not going to order a drink? Why not go to a pancake house….you could have gone to IHOP?! Kim: Because I went there, because I was feeling the drink, and I didn’t want to drive anymore. and I pulled in so I wouldn’t be on the road. And I pulled in there because that’s a safe place for me. Dr Phil: You went to a bar! Kim: That’s where I usually go. And I've been going there for years. Dr Phil: You could have got a room, you could have gone into the lobby. Kim: I was just gonna sit down for a few minutes and just— . Dr Phil: In a bar! She says she pulled in to the Beverly Hills Hotel because she felt the glass of vodka she drank at her daughter Brooke's house kick in. She knew she would be comfortable at the hotel. He ex-in laws (she was married to Gregg Davis, son of mogul Marvin Davis) owned the hotel and she's been going there since she was a little girl. 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Dr. Phil: Were you loud, were you obnoxious, were you crazy? Admitting that the night was a little foggy, Richards said she went to talk to the stranger because she thought she knew her. She claims she did not have a drink at the hotel as the bar was shut but admitted she didn't remember much. But when the maître d' told her if she didn't leave he was going to call the police for trespassing she got bent out of shape. Since she first appeared on the hit reality show in 2010, Richards' sobriety has been her major storyline, with her recent relapse as the driving force between Kim and sister Kyle's distant relationship. Tarnished star: Kim Richards leaving the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, where she had an emotionally-charged interview with Dr Phil McGraw . Her sister Kathy Hilton is seen behind . Scene of the Crime: Kim pulled into the hotel because she was feeling the effects of the glass of vodka she drank. 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The star was out of control when she was arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel April 16 .
She admits to Dr Phil that she drank a big glass of vodka at her daughter Brooke's house before she got in her car to return home .
Feeling woozy, she stopped at the hotel and went straight to the Polo Lounge .
She claims the bar was closed and she did not drink any more .
But when she went over to chat with a couple of strangers, the maître d' got testy .
When he accused her of trespassing and threatened to call police, she flipped out . | c4c9b8ca533c48a0bd97a8b9d5c1588a42ccc1e5 | [
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] | She's in rehab now, but the big question remains: What exactly happened at the Polo Lounge at the swank Beverly Hills Hotel that led to Kim Richards' out of control behavior. In a downward-spiral, the 50-year-old recovering alcoholic admitted to Dr Phil McGraw that she was drunk on the night of her arrest. Help: Kim Richards is now in a Malibu rehab, but the star was out of control when she was arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Pouring her heart out: The reality star admits to Dr Phil that she had a glass of vodka at her daughter Brooke's house. Dr Phil asks. Dr. Phil: 'Was this in a five gallon paint can?' The night ended with police officers dragging the kicking and screaming reality star out of a bathroom cubicle when she refused to come out because she was 'angry and frightened'. The Daily Mail Online has learned exclusive details from the session during which Richards – who has battled with alcoholism for years – told how she dramatically fell off the wagon. Kim: Because… . Why not go to a pancake house….you could have gone to IHOP?! and I pulled in so I wouldn’t be on the road. Dr Phil: You went to a bar! And I've been going there for years. Kim: I was just gonna sit down for a few minutes and just— . She says she pulled in to the Beverly Hills Hotel because she felt the glass of vodka she drank at her daughter Brooke's house kick in. He ex-in laws (she was married to Gregg Davis, son of mogul Marvin Davis) owned the hotel and she's been going there since she was a little girl. She had earlier been asked to return to her own table after approaching the couple, but when she refused, a furious row erupted and hotel security was called. The former child star turned Real Housewife claims she drove to the Beverly Hills Hotel at midnight on April 16 after drinking a large glass of vodka. Astonishingly, the mom-of-four insists she didn't head straight to the hotel bar with the intention of buying more alcohol. Before entering the hotel she sat in the driveway for a while and cried. There were some people at the table and she walked over and began chatting with them when the maître d' - who she says she didn't know - asked her to return to her own table. Kim: I started to drive home, and it was about when I hit the hotel, that I started to feel it. Dr. Phil: Did you order a drink when you got there? The bar was closed. I do know that when he mentioned the word trespassing. Kim: The waiter. Dr. Phil: All of this is because you poured yourself. Kim: Oh no, it was a good size. Kim: Oh yeah. What? It was just in a glass. Let's assume this is somebody else. Kim: Right. Kim: When people drink – . Dr. Phil: But then it gets to the point that he comes back and says, 'No you're trespassing. Kim: Right. Admitting that the night was a little foggy, Richards said she went to talk to the stranger because she thought she knew her. But when the maître d' told her if she didn't leave he was going to call the police for trespassing she got bent out of shape. Tarnished star: Kim Richards leaving the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, where she had an emotionally-charged interview with Dr Phil McGraw . Scene of the Crime: Kim pulled into the hotel because she was feeling the effects of the glass of vodka she drank. Observers revealed she bolted from the room where Dr Phil had offered to help place her in a top treatment program. TMZ reported that Kim entered a Malibu rehab facility over the weekend. | Dr Phil: You could have got a room, you could have gone into the lobby. It was empty. She had earlier been asked to return to her own table after approaching the couple, but when she refused, a furious row erupted and hotel security was called. Dr. Phil: But then it gets to the point that he comes back and says, 'No you're trespassing. Scene of the Crime: Kim pulled into the hotel because she was feeling the effects of the glass of vodka she drank. The former child star turned Real Housewife claims she drove to the Beverly Hills Hotel at midnight on April 16 after drinking a large glass of vodka. TMZ reported that Kim entered a Malibu rehab facility over the weekend. She claims she did not have a drink at the hotel as the bar was shut but admitted she didn't remember much. Admitting that the night was a little foggy, Richards said she went to talk to the stranger because she thought she knew her. You said – . Dr Phil: You went to a bar! Support system: Three of Richards' four children, Chad, 22 and Kimberly, 20, and Brooke, 29, who were there to support their mother . Pouring her heart out: The reality star admits to Dr Phil that she had a glass of vodka at her daughter Brooke's house. 'A two inch drink?' Kim: No. | She's in rehab now, but the big question remains: What exactly happened at the Polo Lounge at the swank Beverly Hills Hotel that led to Kim Richards' out of control behavior. The real housewife was arrested following an emotional breakdown after a heated exchange with the maître d' at the swanky bar of the Beverly Hills Hotel, Daily Mail Online can reveal. In a downward-spiral, the 50-year-old recovering alcoholic admitted to Dr Phil McGraw that she was drunk on the night of her arrest. Scroll down for exclusive video . Help: Kim Richards is now in a Malibu rehab, but the star was out of control when she was arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She tells all to Dr Phil in a show that will air tomorrow . Pouring her heart out: The reality star admits to Dr Phil that she had a glass of vodka at her daughter Brooke's house. 'A two inch drink?' Dr Phil asks. Kim answers, 'Oh yeah.' Dr. Phil: 'Was this in a five gallon paint can?' Support system: Three of Richards' four children, Chad, 22 and Kimberly, 20, and Brooke, 29, who were there to support their mother . The night ended with police officers dragging the kicking and screaming reality star out of a bathroom cubicle when she refused to come out because she was 'angry and frightened'. The explosive account of what happened on the night of April 16 has emerged in an emotional interview Richards has given to Dr Phil that will air tomorrow. The Daily Mail Online has learned exclusive details from the session during which Richards – who has battled with alcoholism for years – told how she dramatically fell off the wagon. Richards says she pulled into the hotel on her way home because she saw it as a 'comfortable, familiar' place and felt the alcohol taking affect. Astonishingly, the mom-of-four insists she didn't head straight to the hotel bar with the intention of buying more alcohol. She told Dr. Phil she pulled into the hotel because she felt the alcohol was unexpectedly hitting her. Before entering the hotel she sat in the driveway for a while and cried. She went into the Polo Lounge and headed to a table in the corner where she always sits. There were some people at the table and she walked over and began chatting with them when the maître d' - who she says she didn't know - asked her to return to her own table. Richards said she didn't because the woman she was talking to said she could stay. Kim: I started to drive home, and it was about when I hit the hotel, that I started to feel it. So I pulled in because I'm comfortable there, I've been going there since I'm a little girl…. Dr. Phil: Did you order a drink when you got there? Kim: I did not. The bar was closed. It was empty. I do know that when he mentioned the word trespassing. Dr. Phil: Who said trespassing to you? Kim: Right. Dr. Phil: Were you loud, were you obnoxious, were you crazy? Admitting that the night was a little foggy, Richards said she went to talk to the stranger because she thought she knew her. She claims she did not have a drink at the hotel as the bar was shut but admitted she didn't remember much. But when the maître d' told her if she didn't leave he was going to call the police for trespassing she got bent out of shape. Since she first appeared on the hit reality show in 2010, Richards' sobriety has been her major storyline, with her recent relapse as the driving force between Kim and sister Kyle's distant relationship. Tarnished star: Kim Richards leaving the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, where she had an emotionally-charged interview with Dr Phil McGraw . Her sister Kathy Hilton is seen behind . Scene of the Crime: Kim pulled into the hotel because she was feeling the effects of the glass of vodka she drank. Last week we revealed how embattled Richards stormed out of the Dr Phil interview, broke down in tears and went into full meltdown. Observers revealed she bolted from the room where Dr Phil had offered to help place her in a top treatment program. But Richards apparently snubbed Dr Phil's offer of help as eyewitnesses in the hallway heard her scream 'F***', and other obscenities when she ran out of the room and down the hall. TMZ reported that Kim entered a Malibu rehab facility over the weekend. Dr Phil's interview with Richards is set to air tomorrow, April 28, her first for a national audience since the arrest. | She's in rehab now, but the big question remains: What exactly happened at the Polo Lounge at the swank Beverly Hills Hotel that led to Kim Richards' out of control behavior. The real housewife was arrested following an emotional breakdown after a heated exchange with the maître d' at the swanky bar of the Beverly Hills Hotel, Daily Mail Online can reveal. In a downward-spiral, the 50-year-old recovering alcoholic admitted to Dr Phil McGraw that she was drunk on the night of her arrest. Scroll down for exclusive video . Help: Kim Richards is now in a Malibu rehab, but the star was out of control when she was arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She tells all to Dr Phil in a show that will air tomorrow . Pouring her heart out: The reality star admits to Dr Phil that she had a glass of vodka at her daughter Brooke's house. 'A two inch drink?' Dr Phil asks. Kim answers, 'Oh yeah.' Dr. Phil: 'Was this in a five gallon paint can?' Support system: Three of Richards' four children, Chad, 22 and Kimberly, 20, and Brooke, 29, who were there to support their mother . The night ended with police officers dragging the kicking and screaming reality star out of a bathroom cubicle when she refused to come out because she was 'angry and frightened'. The explosive account of what happened on the night of April 16 has emerged in an emotional interview Richards has given to Dr Phil that will air tomorrow. The Daily Mail Online has learned exclusive details from the session during which Richards – who has battled with alcoholism for years – told how she dramatically fell off the wagon. Dr Phil: If you’re an alcoholic that has fallen off the wagon, you’re at your daughter’s house and all of a sudden you’re in there pouring a drink, and then you roll into a bar at midnight, what, you’re already drunk when you get there, why, why would you not order a drink? Kim: Because… . Dr Phil: Why would you go to a bar if you’re not going to order a drink? Why not go to a pancake house….you could have gone to IHOP?! Kim: Because I went there, because I was feeling the drink, and I didn’t want to drive anymore. and I pulled in so I wouldn’t be on the road. And I pulled in there because that’s a safe place for me. She had earlier been asked to return to her own table after approaching the couple, but when she refused, a furious row erupted and hotel security was called. The night ended with Richards' well publicized arrest. The former child star turned Real Housewife claims she drove to the Beverly Hills Hotel at midnight on April 16 after drinking a large glass of vodka. Richards says she pulled into the hotel on her way home because she saw it as a 'comfortable, familiar' place and felt the alcohol taking affect. Astonishingly, the mom-of-four insists she didn't head straight to the hotel bar with the intention of buying more alcohol. She told Dr. Phil she pulled into the hotel because she felt the alcohol was unexpectedly hitting her. Before entering the hotel she sat in the driveway for a while and cried. She went into the Polo Lounge and headed to a table in the corner where she always sits. There were some people at the table and she walked over and began chatting with them when the maître d' - who she says she didn't know - asked her to return to her own table. Richards said she didn't because the woman she was talking to said she could stay. Kim: I started to drive home, and it was about when I hit the hotel, that I started to feel it. So I pulled in because I'm comfortable there, I've been going there since I'm a little girl…. Dr. Phil: Did you order a drink when you got there? Kim: I did not. The bar was closed. It was empty. I do know that when he mentioned the word trespassing. Dr. Phil: Who said trespassing to you? Kim: The waiter. He said you know, 'If you don't leave we're going to call the police for trespassing.' Dr. Phil: All of this is because you poured yourself. Okay and I leave and I'm starting to feel it so I swing into the Beverly Hills Hotel and I go into the Polo and I'm obviously impaired cause there's somebody over there that I don't know from Adam but I think I do. Kim: Right. Dr. Phil: And I go over to their table and start talking to them and I'm just chatting them up but it's enough that the maitre d' in a bar, which is a social scene comes over and says – . Kim: When people drink – . Dr. Phil: 'You need to go back over to your table here because…' Kim: Right. Dr. Phil: But then it gets to the point that he comes back and says, 'No you're trespassing. You need to not only go back to your table, you need to leave this establishment.' Kim: Right. Dr. Phil: Were you loud, were you obnoxious, were you crazy? Admitting that the night was a little foggy, Richards said she went to talk to the stranger because she thought she knew her. She claims she did not have a drink at the hotel as the bar was shut but admitted she didn't remember much. But when the maître d' told her if she didn't leave he was going to call the police for trespassing she got bent out of shape. Since she first appeared on the hit reality show in 2010, Richards' sobriety has been her major storyline, with her recent relapse as the driving force between Kim and sister Kyle's distant relationship. Tarnished star: Kim Richards leaving the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, where she had an emotionally-charged interview with Dr Phil McGraw . Her sister Kathy Hilton is seen behind . Scene of the Crime: Kim pulled into the hotel because she was feeling the effects of the glass of vodka she drank. Last week we revealed how embattled Richards stormed out of the Dr Phil interview, broke down in tears and went into full meltdown. Observers revealed she bolted from the room where Dr Phil had offered to help place her in a top treatment program. But Richards apparently snubbed Dr Phil's offer of help as eyewitnesses in the hallway heard her scream 'F***', and other obscenities when she ran out of the room and down the hall. TMZ reported that Kim entered a Malibu rehab facility over the weekend. Dr Phil's interview with Richards is set to air tomorrow, April 28, her first for a national audience since the arrest. | She's in rehab now, but the big question remains: What exactly happened at the Polo Lounge at the swank Beverly Hills Hotel that led to Kim Richards' out of control behavior. The real housewife was arrested following an emotional breakdown after a heated exchange with the maître d' at the swanky bar of the Beverly Hills Hotel, Daily Mail Online can reveal. In a downward-spiral, the 50-year-old recovering alcoholic admitted to Dr Phil McGraw that she was drunk on the night of her arrest. Scroll down for exclusive video . Help: Kim Richards is now in a Malibu rehab, but the star was out of control when she was arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She tells all to Dr Phil in a show that will air tomorrow . Pouring her heart out: The reality star admits to Dr Phil that she had a glass of vodka at her daughter Brooke's house. 'A two inch drink?' She went into the Polo Lounge and headed to a table in the corner where she always sits. There were some people at the table and she walked over and began chatting with them when the maître d' - who she says she didn't know - asked her to return to her own table. Richards said she didn't because the woman she was talking to said she could stay. Kim: I started to drive home, and it was about when I hit the hotel, that I started to feel it. So I pulled in because I'm comfortable there, I've been going there since I'm a little girl…. Dr. Phil: Did you order a drink when you got there? Kim: I did not. Her sister Kathy Hilton is seen behind . Scene of the Crime: Kim pulled into the hotel because she was feeling the effects of the glass of vodka she drank. Last week we revealed how embattled Richards stormed out of the Dr Phil interview, broke down in tears and went into full meltdown. Observers revealed she bolted from the room where Dr Phil had offered to help place her in a top treatment program. But Richards apparently snubbed Dr Phil's offer of help as eyewitnesses in the hallway heard her scream 'F***', and other obscenities when she ran out of the room and down the hall. TMZ reported that Kim entered a Malibu rehab facility over the weekend. Dr Phil's interview with Richards is set to air tomorrow, April 28, her first for a national audience since the arrest. |
An American sailor has suffered serious injuries after plunging eight floors from a balcony of a hotel before landing into a swimming pool. Emergency services were called to the Parmelia Hotel in Perth at about 1am after a 22-year-old man jumped from the 10th floor and landed in the shallow end of the pool on the second level. Guests heard a disturbance between a man and a woman, who were visiting the city from the US naval ship USS Carl Vinson, at about 1am on Monday before the man leapt. Police say the pair were both heavily intoxicated when an argument escalated, which led the man to jump off the balcony where he landed in an estimate 1.3 metres of water. An American sailor has suffered serious injuries after plunging into a swimming pool from a hotel's balcony . Guests heard a disturbance between a man and a woman, who were visiting the city from a US naval ship . Nine News reports the man suffered 'injuries to both legs and was in a stable condition' but according to ABC, the man sustained a broken leg and internal injuries. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Royal Perth Hospital for comment. A senior police spokesman told the ABC the man's actions were dangerous and 'a sober person wouldn't do it'. The 22-year-old man believed to have jumped into the shallow end of the pool in an estimate 1.3 metre of water . The man has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital with non-life threatening injuries . Hotel guest Malcolm, who was staying in a room overlooking the outdoor pool, said he heard the man scream in pain at the time of the incident. 'I'm very surprised he attempted it,' Malcolm told ABC. 'I thought he was lucky to make the water, to be quite honest with you. He's lucky to be alive.' The man has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital with non-life threatening injuries where he is receiving further treatment. Details have been handed to the US Navy, who will continue with their investigation into this incident. | A US naval officer suffered serious injuries after plunging off a balcony .
Guests at a Perth Hotel heard a disturbance between a man and a woman .
Police say the duo were involved in an altercation at about 1am on Monday .
It's understood the pair were both heavily intoxicated at the time .
The man broke his legs and sustained internal injuries, reports say .
The 22-year-old was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries .
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Details have been handed to the US Navy, who will continue with their investigation into this incident. | 'I thought he was lucky to make the water, to be quite honest with you. He's lucky to be alive.' The 22-year-old man believed to have jumped into the shallow end of the pool in an estimate 1.3 metre of water . Police say the pair were both heavily intoxicated when an argument escalated, which led the man to jump off the balcony where he landed in an estimate 1.3 metres of water. Details have been handed to the US Navy, who will continue with their investigation into this incident. Nine News reports the man suffered 'injuries to both legs and was in a stable condition' but according to ABC, the man sustained a broken leg and internal injuries. An American sailor has suffered serious injuries after plunging into a swimming pool from a hotel's balcony . Emergency services were called to the Parmelia Hotel in Perth at about 1am after a 22-year-old man jumped from the 10th floor and landed in the shallow end of the pool on the second level. The man has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital with non-life threatening injuries . Guests heard a disturbance between a man and a woman, who were visiting the city from a US naval ship . The man has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital with non-life threatening injuries where he is receiving further treatment. A senior police spokesman told the ABC the man's actions were dangerous and 'a sober person wouldn't do it'. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Royal Perth Hospital for comment. An American sailor has suffered serious injuries after plunging eight floors from a balcony of a hotel before landing into a swimming pool. Hotel guest Malcolm, who was staying in a room overlooking the outdoor pool, said he heard the man scream in pain at the time of the incident. | An American sailor has suffered serious injuries after plunging eight floors from a balcony of a hotel before landing into a swimming pool. Emergency services were called to the Parmelia Hotel in Perth at about 1am after a 22-year-old man jumped from the 10th floor and landed in the shallow end of the pool on the second level. Guests heard a disturbance between a man and a woman, who were visiting the city from the US naval ship USS Carl Vinson, at about 1am on Monday before the man leapt. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Royal Perth Hospital for comment. A senior police spokesman told the ABC the man's actions were dangerous and 'a sober person wouldn't do it'. The 22-year-old man believed to have jumped into the shallow end of the pool in an estimate 1.3 metre of water . The man has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital with non-life threatening injuries where he is receiving further treatment. Details have been handed to the US Navy, who will continue with their investigation into this incident. | An American sailor has suffered serious injuries after plunging eight floors from a balcony of a hotel before landing into a swimming pool. Emergency services were called to the Parmelia Hotel in Perth at about 1am after a 22-year-old man jumped from the 10th floor and landed in the shallow end of the pool on the second level. Guests heard a disturbance between a man and a woman, who were visiting the city from the US naval ship USS Carl Vinson, at about 1am on Monday before the man leapt. Police say the pair were both heavily intoxicated when an argument escalated, which led the man to jump off the balcony where he landed in an estimate 1.3 metres of water. An American sailor has suffered serious injuries after plunging into a swimming pool from a hotel's balcony . Nine News reports the man suffered 'injuries to both legs and was in a stable condition' but according to ABC, the man sustained a broken leg and internal injuries. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Royal Perth Hospital for comment. A senior police spokesman told the ABC the man's actions were dangerous and 'a sober person wouldn't do it'. The 22-year-old man believed to have jumped into the shallow end of the pool in an estimate 1.3 metre of water . The man has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital with non-life threatening injuries . 'I thought he was lucky to make the water, to be quite honest with you. He's lucky to be alive.' The man has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital with non-life threatening injuries where he is receiving further treatment. Details have been handed to the US Navy, who will continue with their investigation into this incident. | An American sailor has suffered serious injuries after plunging eight floors from a balcony of a hotel before landing into a swimming pool. Emergency services were called to the Parmelia Hotel in Perth at about 1am after a 22-year-old man jumped from the 10th floor and landed in the shallow end of the pool on the second level. A senior police spokesman told the ABC the man's actions were dangerous and 'a sober person wouldn't do it'. Details have been handed to the US Navy, who will continue with their investigation into this incident. |
Teenage girls do better in single sex schools as they can focus on their work rather than impressing boys, a leading headmistress says. Rhiannon Wilkinson, head of Wycombe Abbey in Buckinghamshire reportedly said that a 'boy free' environment stops girls from being held back by the opposite sex, who are known to mature slower. She also suggested that single-sex boarding schools give pupils relief and protection from the 'highly sexualised world' and allow them to 'remain girls for longer.' 'My wide educational experience in both mixed and girls' schools has shown me clearly that girls are best served educationally in their teenage years in a boy-free work environment,' she said according to the Telegraph. Rhiannon Wilkinson, the head of Wycombe Abbey in Buckinghamshire, pictured, claims a 'boy free' environment allows teenage girls to focus on their work . She added: 'In co-ed environments lots of girls when adolescence kicks want to be liked by boys not just for their intelligence and want to be popular with boys. But she said in all girl environments pupils are 'free from that,' according to the Telegraph. Two years ago Scientists at Newcastle University found that girls really do mature faster than boys. They discovered that as the brain matures it begins to 'prune' information that is stored and focus on what is important. Tony Little, head at Eton College, has previously said that single sex schools allow children to retain their 'innocence' For girls this can happen as early as 10 years old, but for boys it can take until between 15 and 20 for the same. Tony Little, the head of Eton College, has also spoken of the benefits of single sex schools. He said they allow children to retain their 'innocence' and be 'themselves' for longer. 'What does strike me is that in a single-sex environment, particularly at the age of 13, 14, 15, there is an opportunity for both boys and girls to be themselves for longer. To be 'boyish' for longer, to be young girls,' he said, according to the BBC. Boys could also benefit from being taught separately. Statistics have shown that boys often lag behind girls at both GCSE and A-level and are much less likely to apply to university. Alun Jones, the first male president of the Girls' Schools Association, has previously called for teenage boys to be taught in single sex classes in state schools. Mr Jones, who is also a schools inspector, said: 'If you have a very bright, very driven, very focused, very articulate lady, which a lot of girls are, that intimidates a boy in the classroom, especially boys of average ability. 'The result is that boys don't put their hands up to answer questions or they indulge in immature behaviour to avoid being shown up. Boys are falling behind as girls are doing better.' | 'Boy free' environment stops girls from being held back by opposite sex .
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They discovered that as the brain matures it begins to 'prune' information that is stored and focus on what is important. Two years ago Scientists at Newcastle University found that girls really do mature faster than boys. But she said in all girl environments pupils are 'free from that,' according to the Telegraph. Tony Little, head at Eton College, has previously said that single sex schools allow children to retain their 'innocence' For girls this can happen as early as 10 years old, but for boys it can take until between 15 and 20 for the same. 'What does strike me is that in a single-sex environment, particularly at the age of 13, 14, 15, there is an opportunity for both boys and girls to be themselves for longer. Rhiannon Wilkinson, the head of Wycombe Abbey in Buckinghamshire, pictured, claims a 'boy free' environment allows teenage girls to focus on their work . 'My wide educational experience in both mixed and girls' schools has shown me clearly that girls are best served educationally in their teenage years in a boy-free work environment,' she said according to the Telegraph. Tony Little, the head of Eton College, has also spoken of the benefits of single sex schools. She also suggested that single-sex boarding schools give pupils relief and protection from the 'highly sexualised world' and allow them to 'remain girls for longer.' Mr Jones, who is also a schools inspector, said: 'If you have a very bright, very driven, very focused, very articulate lady, which a lot of girls are, that intimidates a boy in the classroom, especially boys of average ability. Teenage girls do better in single sex schools as they can focus on their work rather than impressing boys, a leading headmistress says. | Teenage girls do better in single sex schools as they can focus on their work rather than impressing boys, a leading headmistress says. 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The girlfriend of a Google engineer who died in the deadly avalanche on Mount Everest described him as a magical person whose purpose in life was to constantly challenge himself. Ashley Arenson said boyfriend Dan Fredinburg, 33, had a way of making people around him feel special and urged them to accomplish everything they wanted. The Arkansas-native is one of four Americans confirmed to have died when an earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday, causing a tsunami of snow and ice to engulf the base camp. Ashley Arenson (left) said boyfriend Dan Fredinburg, 33, had a way of making people around him feel special and urged them to accomplish everything they wanted. He was one of the four American citizens to die at Mount Everest during the deadly avalanche on Saturday . Arenson revealed that the Google engineer and Arkansas-native wanted to return to Mount Everest following the devastation of the avalanche last year - when 16 people were killed . After hearing the news of his death. 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He had been travelling to the Himalayas frequently as part of the Google Adventures team, who were mapping out extreme routes around the world. 'I don't think Dan would want people to do just one thing. He would want them to constantly challenge themselves,' Arenson said. 'What Dan would want is for every single person out there to live life to the fullest and live in the moment because that's what he did. That's how he lived his life.' Arenson sat alongside one of Fredinburg's closest friends Michael North. The couple often went on adventures together and would share their experiences on Instagram. Arenson said Fredinnburg brought out the best in her . On this social media post four months ago, Arenson said she couldn't wait to be reunited with her 'partner in crime'. The pair met again before he set off to Everest for the expedition . The pair were wearing yellow scarves, which are given during a Nepalese ceremony to ensure safe passage over the mountain. He said: 'We would say Dan had this ability to create a reality-distortion field. That he had so much power, he could change reality ... He would make the world just such a happy, vibrant place to be.' North also started a company with Fredinburg called Save the Ice, a group which travels the world to document climate change hotspots. They released a statement following his death saying: 'Save the Ice mourns the loss of our co-founder Dan Fredinburg, who perished during this morning's avalanche while climbing Mt. Everest for our "Expedition Everest" campaign. We have lost a great friend, inspiring adventurer, and, above all, a warrior for the planet.' His friends have since uploaded a Crowdrise page in Fredinburg's memory, with all the funds going to relief efforts and an orphanage he was involved in. More than $38,000 has been raised so far. Fredinburg started at Google in 2007. Beforehand he graduated from the Arkansas School of Math, Science and Art in Hot Springs in 1999, before moving on with his career. He started at the technology company as product manager and then head of privacy at Google X, the company's secretive arm best known for 'moonshot' projects such as the self-driving car. Fredinburg had been travelling to the Himalayas frequently as part of the Google Adventures team, who were mapping out extreme routes around the world . After hearing the news of his death. Arenson posted an image of Fredinburg wearing a white t-shirt on Instagram alongside a message which began: 'Modern day superman' Before Dan Fredinburg left for his Everest expedition, his girlfriend gave him a bundle of letters he could only open when he reached the summit. It is not known whether he got a chance to read them. Close friend Max Stossel posted a picture of the message he wrote to his late friend on Facebook on Saturday alongside a tribute. Part of it read: 'Your story has already greatly impacted mine for the better. With each adventure you return with stories that most people wouldn't dream of experiencing themselves. 'Thank you for pushing the human race to be greater, more daring, and to truly live life rather than survive it.' Fridenburg's friend Max Stossel posted a picture of the letter he wrote to his late friend on Saturday alongside a tribute. In it he said: 'Your story has already greatly impacted mine for the better' | Ashley Arenson said Dan Fredinburg, 33, made those around him feel special .
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She said he returned to the area following the devastating avalanche in 2014 .
The engineer had been mapping out the area for Google Maps since 2013 .
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He would want them to constantly challenge themselves,' Arenson said. That's how he lived his life.' The couple often went on adventures together and would share their experiences on Instagram. On this social media post four months ago, Arenson said she couldn't wait to be reunited with her 'partner in crime'. The pair were wearing yellow scarves, which are given during a Nepalese ceremony to ensure safe passage over the mountain. That he had so much power, he could change reality ... North also started a company with Fredinburg called Save the Ice, a group which travels the world to document climate change hotspots. Everest for our "Expedition Everest" campaign. His friends have since uploaded a Crowdrise page in Fredinburg's memory, with all the funds going to relief efforts and an orphanage he was involved in. Fredinburg started at Google in 2007. He started at the technology company as product manager and then head of privacy at Google X, the company's secretive arm best known for 'moonshot' projects such as the self-driving car. After hearing the news of his death. It is not known whether he got a chance to read them. Part of it read: 'Your story has already greatly impacted mine for the better. 'Thank you for pushing the human race to be greater, more daring, and to truly live life rather than survive it.' In it he said: 'Your story has already greatly impacted mine for the better' | Ashley Arenson said boyfriend Dan Fredinburg, 33, had a way of making people around him feel special and urged them to accomplish everything they wanted. It is not known whether he got a chance to read them. North also started a company with Fredinburg called Save the Ice, a group which travels the world to document climate change hotspots. The couple often went on adventures together and would share their experiences on Instagram. The girlfriend of a Google engineer who died in the deadly avalanche on Mount Everest described him as a magical person whose purpose in life was to constantly challenge himself. Arenson posted an image of Fridenburg wearing a white t-shirt on Instagram alongside the message: Modern day superman. They released a statement following his death saying: 'Save the Ice mourns the loss of our co-founder Dan Fredinburg, who perished during this morning's avalanche while climbing Mt. Fredinburg started at Google in 2007. His friends have since uploaded a Crowdrise page in Fredinburg's memory, with all the funds going to relief efforts and an orphanage he was involved in. On this social media post four months ago, Arenson said she couldn't wait to be reunited with her 'partner in crime'. Arenson sat alongside one of Fredinburg's closest friends Michael North. 'Thank you for pushing the human race to be greater, more daring, and to truly live life rather than survive it.' Fridenburg's friend Max Stossel posted a picture of the letter he wrote to his late friend on Saturday alongside a tribute. He started at the technology company as product manager and then head of privacy at Google X, the company's secretive arm best known for 'moonshot' projects such as the self-driving car. This photo was taken at The Laundry, SF during construction in September. | The girlfriend of a Google engineer who died in the deadly avalanche on Mount Everest described him as a magical person whose purpose in life was to constantly challenge himself. Ashley Arenson said boyfriend Dan Fredinburg, 33, had a way of making people around him feel special and urged them to accomplish everything they wanted. The Arkansas-native is one of four Americans confirmed to have died when an earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday, causing a tsunami of snow and ice to engulf the base camp. Ashley Arenson (left) said boyfriend Dan Fredinburg, 33, had a way of making people around him feel special and urged them to accomplish everything they wanted. He was one of the four American citizens to die at Mount Everest during the deadly avalanche on Saturday . Arenson revealed that the Google engineer and Arkansas-native wanted to return to Mount Everest following the devastation of the avalanche last year - when 16 people were killed . After hearing the news of his death. Arenson posted an image of Fridenburg wearing a white t-shirt on Instagram alongside the message: Modern day superman. This photo was taken at The Laundry, SF during construction in September. That's how he lived his life.' Arenson sat alongside one of Fredinburg's closest friends Michael North. The couple often went on adventures together and would share their experiences on Instagram. Arenson said Fredinnburg brought out the best in her . On this social media post four months ago, Arenson said she couldn't wait to be reunited with her 'partner in crime'. The pair met again before he set off to Everest for the expedition . The pair were wearing yellow scarves, which are given during a Nepalese ceremony to ensure safe passage over the mountain. He said: 'We would say Dan had this ability to create a reality-distortion field. That he had so much power, he could change reality ... Arenson posted an image of Fredinburg wearing a white t-shirt on Instagram alongside a message which began: 'Modern day superman' Before Dan Fredinburg left for his Everest expedition, his girlfriend gave him a bundle of letters he could only open when he reached the summit. It is not known whether he got a chance to read them. Close friend Max Stossel posted a picture of the message he wrote to his late friend on Facebook on Saturday alongside a tribute. Part of it read: 'Your story has already greatly impacted mine for the better. With each adventure you return with stories that most people wouldn't dream of experiencing themselves. 'Thank you for pushing the human race to be greater, more daring, and to truly live life rather than survive it.' Fridenburg's friend Max Stossel posted a picture of the letter he wrote to his late friend on Saturday alongside a tribute. In it he said: 'Your story has already greatly impacted mine for the better' | The girlfriend of a Google engineer who died in the deadly avalanche on Mount Everest described him as a magical person whose purpose in life was to constantly challenge himself. Ashley Arenson said boyfriend Dan Fredinburg, 33, had a way of making people around him feel special and urged them to accomplish everything they wanted. The Arkansas-native is one of four Americans confirmed to have died when an earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday, causing a tsunami of snow and ice to engulf the base camp. Ashley Arenson (left) said boyfriend Dan Fredinburg, 33, had a way of making people around him feel special and urged them to accomplish everything they wanted. He was one of the four American citizens to die at Mount Everest during the deadly avalanche on Saturday . Arenson revealed that the Google engineer and Arkansas-native wanted to return to Mount Everest following the devastation of the avalanche last year - when 16 people were killed . After hearing the news of his death. Arenson posted an image of Fridenburg wearing a white t-shirt on Instagram alongside the message: Modern day superman. This photo was taken at The Laundry, SF during construction in September. 'Pure joy overcame @danfredinburg as he showed me one of the ways he is going to change the world.' Speaking to CNN, Arenson said: 'He's brought out the best version in me. He would constantly make you want to be the best person you can. 'All of his choices were to help him become happy. He would want them to constantly challenge themselves,' Arenson said. 'What Dan would want is for every single person out there to live life to the fullest and live in the moment because that's what he did. That's how he lived his life.' Arenson sat alongside one of Fredinburg's closest friends Michael North. The couple often went on adventures together and would share their experiences on Instagram. Arenson said Fredinnburg brought out the best in her . On this social media post four months ago, Arenson said she couldn't wait to be reunited with her 'partner in crime'. The pair met again before he set off to Everest for the expedition . The pair were wearing yellow scarves, which are given during a Nepalese ceremony to ensure safe passage over the mountain. He said: 'We would say Dan had this ability to create a reality-distortion field. That he had so much power, he could change reality ... He would make the world just such a happy, vibrant place to be.' North also started a company with Fredinburg called Save the Ice, a group which travels the world to document climate change hotspots. Beforehand he graduated from the Arkansas School of Math, Science and Art in Hot Springs in 1999, before moving on with his career. He started at the technology company as product manager and then head of privacy at Google X, the company's secretive arm best known for 'moonshot' projects such as the self-driving car. Fredinburg had been travelling to the Himalayas frequently as part of the Google Adventures team, who were mapping out extreme routes around the world . After hearing the news of his death. Arenson posted an image of Fredinburg wearing a white t-shirt on Instagram alongside a message which began: 'Modern day superman' Before Dan Fredinburg left for his Everest expedition, his girlfriend gave him a bundle of letters he could only open when he reached the summit. It is not known whether he got a chance to read them. Close friend Max Stossel posted a picture of the message he wrote to his late friend on Facebook on Saturday alongside a tribute. Part of it read: 'Your story has already greatly impacted mine for the better. With each adventure you return with stories that most people wouldn't dream of experiencing themselves. 'Thank you for pushing the human race to be greater, more daring, and to truly live life rather than survive it.' Fridenburg's friend Max Stossel posted a picture of the letter he wrote to his late friend on Saturday alongside a tribute. In it he said: 'Your story has already greatly impacted mine for the better' | The girlfriend of a Google engineer who died in the deadly avalanche on Mount Everest described him as a magical person whose purpose in life was to constantly challenge himself. Ashley Arenson said boyfriend Dan Fredinburg, 33, had a way of making people around him feel special and urged them to accomplish everything they wanted. The Arkansas-native is one of four Americans confirmed to have died when an earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday, causing a tsunami of snow and ice to engulf the base camp. Ashley Arenson (left) said boyfriend Dan Fredinburg, 33, had a way of making people around him feel special and urged them to accomplish everything they wanted. He was one of the four American citizens to die at Mount Everest during the deadly avalanche on Saturday . The couple often went on adventures together and would share their experiences on Instagram. Arenson said Fredinnburg brought out the best in her . On this social media post four months ago, Arenson said she couldn't wait to be reunited with her 'partner in crime'. The pair met again before he set off to Everest for the expedition . The pair were wearing yellow scarves, which are given during a Nepalese ceremony to ensure safe passage over the mountain. With each adventure you return with stories that most people wouldn't dream of experiencing themselves. 'Thank you for pushing the human race to be greater, more daring, and to truly live life rather than survive it.' Fridenburg's friend Max Stossel posted a picture of the letter he wrote to his late friend on Saturday alongside a tribute. In it he said: 'Your story has already greatly impacted mine for the better' |
The Navy says a second SEAL has died following a training accident in a swimming pool at a base in Virginia. Lt. David Lloyd tells media outlets that Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Brett Allen Marihugh of Livonia, Michigan, died Sunday. The 34-year-old Marihugh and 32-year-old Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Seth Cody Lewis of Queens, New York, were found unresponsive on Friday at the bottom of the Combat Swimming Training Facility at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Lewis died Friday. Lloyd says both sailors were members of Naval Special Warfare Group 2. 'Training accident': Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Brett Allen Marihugh (left) of Livonia, Michigan, died Sunday after he and 32-year-old Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Seth Cody Lewis were found unresponsive at the bottom of a swimming pool from what officials called a 'training accident' While an investigation of the incident is continuing, Navy spokesman Lieutenant David Lloyd told Reuters Friday, 'They were working out in the pool...They were swimming. It was not dive training.' Marihugh and Lewis both served in the U.S. Marine Corps before they enlisted in the Navy. 'We are all deeply saddened by Brett's passing and would ask for your thoughts, prayers and support for the Marihugh and Lewis family, NSW community, and our friends and teammates at this time,' said Capt. Pete Vasely, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Group TWO, said in a release. 'Both of these fierce warriors were admired and highly respected among everyone who knew them. We will continue to investigate what happened. We owe it to the families and our teammates.' Marihugh joined the Navy in 2006 after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1999 to 2003. Marihugh was the recipient of multiple awards including the Bronze Star, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V in support of the global war on terrorism, according to the release. Lewis enlisted in the United States Navy in December 2006 after having served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001-2005, according to his biography. Lewis made multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, where he earned the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor, the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor and other campaign and service medals. He is survived by his wife Kristy and their beloved dogs Baby, Kona and Lyla. | Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Brett Allen Marihugh, 34, of Livonia, Michigan, died Sunday after being found unresponsive Friday .
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Marihugh was the recipient of multiple awards including the Bronze Star, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V in support of the global war on terrorism, according to the release. Lewis made multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, where he earned the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor, the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor and other campaign and service medals. | It was not dive training.' We owe it to the families and our teammates.' 'Training accident': Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Brett Allen Marihugh (left) of Livonia, Michigan, died Sunday after he and 32-year-old Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Seth Cody Lewis were found unresponsive at the bottom of a swimming pool from what officials called a 'training accident' While an investigation of the incident is continuing, Navy spokesman Lieutenant David Lloyd told Reuters Friday, 'They were working out in the pool...They were swimming. He is survived by his wife Kristy and their beloved dogs Baby, Kona and Lyla. Pete Vasely, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Group TWO, said in a release. We will continue to investigate what happened. 'We are all deeply saddened by Brett's passing and would ask for your thoughts, prayers and support for the Marihugh and Lewis family, NSW community, and our friends and teammates at this time,' said Capt. Lewis died Friday. The Navy says a second SEAL has died following a training accident in a swimming pool at a base in Virginia. Marihugh and Lewis both served in the U.S. Marine Corps before they enlisted in the Navy. Lewis made multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, where he earned the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor, the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor and other campaign and service medals. Lewis enlisted in the United States Navy in December 2006 after having served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001-2005, according to his biography. 'Both of these fierce warriors were admired and highly respected among everyone who knew them. Lloyd says both sailors were members of Naval Special Warfare Group 2. The 34-year-old Marihugh and 32-year-old Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Seth Cody Lewis of Queens, New York, were found unresponsive on Friday at the bottom of the Combat Swimming Training Facility at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. | The Navy says a second SEAL has died following a training accident in a swimming pool at a base in Virginia. Lt. David Lloyd tells media outlets that Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Brett Allen Marihugh of Livonia, Michigan, died Sunday. The 34-year-old Marihugh and 32-year-old Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Seth Cody Lewis of Queens, New York, were found unresponsive on Friday at the bottom of the Combat Swimming Training Facility at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Lewis died Friday. 'We are all deeply saddened by Brett's passing and would ask for your thoughts, prayers and support for the Marihugh and Lewis family, NSW community, and our friends and teammates at this time,' said Capt. Pete Vasely, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Group TWO, said in a release. 'Both of these fierce warriors were admired and highly respected among everyone who knew them. Lewis enlisted in the United States Navy in December 2006 after having served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001-2005, according to his biography. Lewis made multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, where he earned the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor, the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor and other campaign and service medals. He is survived by his wife Kristy and their beloved dogs Baby, Kona and Lyla. | The Navy says a second SEAL has died following a training accident in a swimming pool at a base in Virginia. Lt. David Lloyd tells media outlets that Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Brett Allen Marihugh of Livonia, Michigan, died Sunday. The 34-year-old Marihugh and 32-year-old Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Seth Cody Lewis of Queens, New York, were found unresponsive on Friday at the bottom of the Combat Swimming Training Facility at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Lewis died Friday. Lloyd says both sailors were members of Naval Special Warfare Group 2. Marihugh and Lewis both served in the U.S. Marine Corps before they enlisted in the Navy. 'We are all deeply saddened by Brett's passing and would ask for your thoughts, prayers and support for the Marihugh and Lewis family, NSW community, and our friends and teammates at this time,' said Capt. Pete Vasely, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Group TWO, said in a release. 'Both of these fierce warriors were admired and highly respected among everyone who knew them. We will continue to investigate what happened. Marihugh was the recipient of multiple awards including the Bronze Star, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V in support of the global war on terrorism, according to the release. Lewis enlisted in the United States Navy in December 2006 after having served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001-2005, according to his biography. Lewis made multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, where he earned the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor, the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor and other campaign and service medals. He is survived by his wife Kristy and their beloved dogs Baby, Kona and Lyla. | The Navy says a second SEAL has died following a training accident in a swimming pool at a base in Virginia. Lt. David Lloyd tells media outlets that Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Brett Allen Marihugh of Livonia, Michigan, died Sunday. Pete Vasely, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Group TWO, said in a release. He is survived by his wife Kristy and their beloved dogs Baby, Kona and Lyla. |
He rarely ever publicly criticizes his successor, Barack Obama. But on Saturday night, George W. Bush apparently lashed out at the President's foreign policy. Speaking at a closed-door meeting with Jewish donors in Las Vegas, the 68-year-old former leader suggested that Obama's plan to lift sanctions on Iran was not plausible - and comes too early. He noted that the country's government and President Hassan Rouhani appear to be caving in - and implied that America could lose leverage if it relaxes sanctions on Tehran anytime soon. And he said that the comprehensive nuclear deal - which is currently being negotiated by six global powers, including the US - would likely have a negative impact on US national security in the future. Scroll down for video . Rare remarks: Speaking at a meeting with Jewish donors in Las Vegas, George W Bush (pictured) suggested that President Barack Obama's plan to lift sanctions on Iran was not plausible - and comes too early . 'You think the Middle East is chaotic now? Imagine what it looks like for our grandchildren. That’s how Americans should view the deal,' Bush told donors at the Republican Jewish Coalition session. Bush's concerns are in stark contrast to Obama's belief that although the contents of the agreement - which were announced at the start of April - 'may not be optimal,' they are America's 'best bet'. In an interview with the New York Times, Obama remarked: 'This is our best bet by far to make sure Iran doesn’t get a nuclear weapon.' But he noted the deal could see 'real political difficulties'. Bush's administration initially began the diplomatic effort to confront the Iranian regime about its nuclear program. He also made attempts early in his administration to negotiate with North Korea. During his comments on Saturday, transcribed by an attendee at the event at the Venetian Hotel and obtained by Bloomberg, the former president told donors that he would not criticize Obama. He congratulated his successor on his ambition to degrade and destroy the Islamic State, which has taken over large swathes of Iraq and Syria and beheaded US journalists on video last year. Leaders: Bush, who rarely ever publicly criticizes Obama, noted that the Iranian government and President Hassan Rouhani appear to be caving in. Above, Bush, left, greets Obama in Selma, Alabama, in March . Terror group: Bush initially congratulated his successor on his aim to degrade and destroy the Islamic State. But he went on to imply that Obama has failed to keep his promises and is losing the war against the group . But he then went on to suggest that Obama had failed to follow through on his promises, saying that one of the key issues was that the Democrat did not develop a military strategy to defeat the terror group. 'In order to be an effective president ... when you say something you have to mean it,' he said, according to Bloomberg, implying that Obama is losing the war against ISIS. 'You gotta kill em.' Bush even reportedly touted his own success in capturing Islamic terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who murdered Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl and countless others. In relation to Obama's decision to withdraw all American troops from Iraq in 2011, Bush cited Senator Lindsey Graham, of South Carolina, who has publicly criticized the President's foreign policy. He quoted him as saying: 'Pulling out of Iraq was a strategic blunder,' according to theNew York Times, which collected accounts of Bush's comments from around 12 people at the session. A dangerous last name? Bush apparently remarked that his brother, presidential candidate Jeb Bush (above) could encounter struggles in his campaign due to his last name because Americans do not like dynasties . Bush's comments followed an interview with CBS News last November in which he suggested that the draw down of troops in the war-torn country had allowed ISIS to flourish and recruit more militants. Speaking to news station in a two-part interview, the politician said he thought it was 'the right decision' to take military action in 2003 in a bid to oust Saddam Hussein. But he added: 'My regret is that…a violent group of people have risen up again…This is "Al-Qaeda plus"…they need to be defeated. And I hope we do…I hope the strategy works.' During Saturday's question-and-answer session, Bush also told anecdotes about his old friend, Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he said had once told him that his dog was 'bigger, stronger and faster' than Bush's own. Bush considered the comparison to show Putin did not think in 'win-win' terms, he said. He also apparently remarked that his brother, presidential candidate Jeb Bush, could encounter struggles in his campaign due to his last name because Americans do not like dynasties. And he called Hillary Rodham Clinton 'formidable', but beatable, the Times reported. The session was attended by Republican donor Sheldon Adelson, who owns the Venetian hotel. It comes as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is due to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in New York on Monday, according to a senior State Department official. Kerry, who will be participating in a nuclear non-proliferation conference that opens at the United Nations on Monday, will also apparently meet with Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. And he will spend time with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, the official said. | Bush, 68, implied Obama's plan to lift sanctions on Iran comes too early .
He noted that Islamic country's government appears to be caving in .
And he said that the deal would have a bad impact on US national security .
Speech made to wealthy Jewish donors at Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas .
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"Speaking at a closed-door meeting with Jewish donors in Las Vegas, the 68-year-old former leader suggested that Obama's plan to lift sanctions on Iran was not plausible - and comes too early.",
"He noted that the country's government and President Hassan Rouhani appear to be caving in - and implied that America could lose leverage if it relaxes sanctions on Tehran anytime soon.",
"And he said that the comprehensive nuclear deal - which is currently being negotiated by six global powers, including the US - would likely have a negative impact on US national security in the future.",
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"Leaders: Bush, who rarely ever publicly criticizes Obama, noted that the Iranian government and President Hassan Rouhani appear to be caving in.",
"Above, Bush, left, greets Obama in Selma, Alabama, in March .",
"Terror group: Bush initially congratulated his successor on his aim to degrade and destroy the Islamic State.",
"But he went on to imply that Obama has failed to keep his promises and is losing the war against the group .",
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"He quoted him as saying: 'Pulling out of Iraq was a strategic blunder,' according to theNew York Times, which collected accounts of Bush's comments from around 12 people at the session.",
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He also made attempts early in his administration to negotiate with North Korea. He congratulated his successor on his ambition to degrade and destroy the Islamic State, which has taken over large swathes of Iraq and Syria and beheaded US journalists on video last year. Above, Bush, left, greets Obama in Selma, Alabama, in March . But he went on to imply that Obama has failed to keep his promises and is losing the war against the group . 'In order to be an effective president ... when you say something you have to mean it,' he said, according to Bloomberg, implying that Obama is losing the war against ISIS. Bush even reportedly touted his own success in capturing Islamic terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who murdered Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl and countless others. He quoted him as saying: 'Pulling out of Iraq was a strategic blunder,' according to theNew York Times, which collected accounts of Bush's comments from around 12 people at the session. Bush apparently remarked that his brother, presidential candidate Jeb Bush (above) could encounter struggles in his campaign due to his last name because Americans do not like dynasties . Speaking to news station in a two-part interview, the politician said he thought it was 'the right decision' to take military action in 2003 in a bid to oust Saddam Hussein. And I hope we do…I hope the strategy works.' Bush considered the comparison to show Putin did not think in 'win-win' terms, he said. And he called Hillary Rodham Clinton 'formidable', but beatable, the Times reported. It comes as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is due to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in New York on Monday, according to a senior State Department official. And he will spend time with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, the official said. | Rare remarks: Speaking at a meeting with Jewish donors in Las Vegas, George W Bush (pictured) suggested that President Barack Obama's plan to lift sanctions on Iran was not plausible - and comes too early . Terror group: Bush initially congratulated his successor on his aim to degrade and destroy the Islamic State. A dangerous last name? He rarely ever publicly criticizes his successor, Barack Obama. Speaking to news station in a two-part interview, the politician said he thought it was 'the right decision' to take military action in 2003 in a bid to oust Saddam Hussein. He congratulated his successor on his ambition to degrade and destroy the Islamic State, which has taken over large swathes of Iraq and Syria and beheaded US journalists on video last year. He also apparently remarked that his brother, presidential candidate Jeb Bush, could encounter struggles in his campaign due to his last name because Americans do not like dynasties. During Saturday's question-and-answer session, Bush also told anecdotes about his old friend, Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he said had once told him that his dog was 'bigger, stronger and faster' than Bush's own. He noted that the country's government and President Hassan Rouhani appear to be caving in - and implied that America could lose leverage if it relaxes sanctions on Tehran anytime soon. He quoted him as saying: 'Pulling out of Iraq was a strategic blunder,' according to theNew York Times, which collected accounts of Bush's comments from around 12 people at the session. Bush's administration initially began the diplomatic effort to confront the Iranian regime about its nuclear program. Scroll down for video . But he added: 'My regret is that…a violent group of people have risen up again…This is "Al-Qaeda plus"…they need to be defeated. Leaders: Bush, who rarely ever publicly criticizes Obama, noted that the Iranian government and President Hassan Rouhani appear to be caving in. Bush's comments followed an interview with CBS News last November in which he suggested that the draw down of troops in the war-torn country had allowed ISIS to flourish and recruit more militants. | He rarely ever publicly criticizes his successor, Barack Obama. But on Saturday night, George W. Bush apparently lashed out at the President's foreign policy. Speaking at a closed-door meeting with Jewish donors in Las Vegas, the 68-year-old former leader suggested that Obama's plan to lift sanctions on Iran was not plausible - and comes too early. He noted that the country's government and President Hassan Rouhani appear to be caving in - and implied that America could lose leverage if it relaxes sanctions on Tehran anytime soon. And he said that the comprehensive nuclear deal - which is currently being negotiated by six global powers, including the US - would likely have a negative impact on US national security in the future. Scroll down for video . Rare remarks: Speaking at a meeting with Jewish donors in Las Vegas, George W Bush (pictured) suggested that President Barack Obama's plan to lift sanctions on Iran was not plausible - and comes too early . Leaders: Bush, who rarely ever publicly criticizes Obama, noted that the Iranian government and President Hassan Rouhani appear to be caving in. Above, Bush, left, greets Obama in Selma, Alabama, in March . Terror group: Bush initially congratulated his successor on his aim to degrade and destroy the Islamic State. But he went on to imply that Obama has failed to keep his promises and is losing the war against the group . But he then went on to suggest that Obama had failed to follow through on his promises, saying that one of the key issues was that the Democrat did not develop a military strategy to defeat the terror group. 'In order to be an effective president ... when you say something you have to mean it,' he said, according to Bloomberg, implying that Obama is losing the war against ISIS. 'You gotta kill em.' He also apparently remarked that his brother, presidential candidate Jeb Bush, could encounter struggles in his campaign due to his last name because Americans do not like dynasties. And he called Hillary Rodham Clinton 'formidable', but beatable, the Times reported. The session was attended by Republican donor Sheldon Adelson, who owns the Venetian hotel. It comes as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is due to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in New York on Monday, according to a senior State Department official. Kerry, who will be participating in a nuclear non-proliferation conference that opens at the United Nations on Monday, will also apparently meet with Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. And he will spend time with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, the official said. | He rarely ever publicly criticizes his successor, Barack Obama. But on Saturday night, George W. Bush apparently lashed out at the President's foreign policy. Speaking at a closed-door meeting with Jewish donors in Las Vegas, the 68-year-old former leader suggested that Obama's plan to lift sanctions on Iran was not plausible - and comes too early. He noted that the country's government and President Hassan Rouhani appear to be caving in - and implied that America could lose leverage if it relaxes sanctions on Tehran anytime soon. And he said that the comprehensive nuclear deal - which is currently being negotiated by six global powers, including the US - would likely have a negative impact on US national security in the future. Scroll down for video . Rare remarks: Speaking at a meeting with Jewish donors in Las Vegas, George W Bush (pictured) suggested that President Barack Obama's plan to lift sanctions on Iran was not plausible - and comes too early . 'You think the Middle East is chaotic now? Imagine what it looks like for our grandchildren. That’s how Americans should view the deal,' Bush told donors at the Republican Jewish Coalition session. Bush's concerns are in stark contrast to Obama's belief that although the contents of the agreement - which were announced at the start of April - 'may not be optimal,' they are America's 'best bet'. During his comments on Saturday, transcribed by an attendee at the event at the Venetian Hotel and obtained by Bloomberg, the former president told donors that he would not criticize Obama. He congratulated his successor on his ambition to degrade and destroy the Islamic State, which has taken over large swathes of Iraq and Syria and beheaded US journalists on video last year. Leaders: Bush, who rarely ever publicly criticizes Obama, noted that the Iranian government and President Hassan Rouhani appear to be caving in. Above, Bush, left, greets Obama in Selma, Alabama, in March . Terror group: Bush initially congratulated his successor on his aim to degrade and destroy the Islamic State. But he went on to imply that Obama has failed to keep his promises and is losing the war against the group . But he then went on to suggest that Obama had failed to follow through on his promises, saying that one of the key issues was that the Democrat did not develop a military strategy to defeat the terror group. 'In order to be an effective president ... when you say something you have to mean it,' he said, according to Bloomberg, implying that Obama is losing the war against ISIS. 'You gotta kill em.' Bush even reportedly touted his own success in capturing Islamic terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who murdered Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl and countless others. In relation to Obama's decision to withdraw all American troops from Iraq in 2011, Bush cited Senator Lindsey Graham, of South Carolina, who has publicly criticized the President's foreign policy. But he added: 'My regret is that…a violent group of people have risen up again…This is "Al-Qaeda plus"…they need to be defeated. And I hope we do…I hope the strategy works.' During Saturday's question-and-answer session, Bush also told anecdotes about his old friend, Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he said had once told him that his dog was 'bigger, stronger and faster' than Bush's own. Bush considered the comparison to show Putin did not think in 'win-win' terms, he said. He also apparently remarked that his brother, presidential candidate Jeb Bush, could encounter struggles in his campaign due to his last name because Americans do not like dynasties. And he called Hillary Rodham Clinton 'formidable', but beatable, the Times reported. The session was attended by Republican donor Sheldon Adelson, who owns the Venetian hotel. It comes as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is due to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in New York on Monday, according to a senior State Department official. Kerry, who will be participating in a nuclear non-proliferation conference that opens at the United Nations on Monday, will also apparently meet with Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. And he will spend time with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, the official said. | He rarely ever publicly criticizes his successor, Barack Obama. But on Saturday night, George W. Bush apparently lashed out at the President's foreign policy. Speaking at a closed-door meeting with Jewish donors in Las Vegas, the 68-year-old former leader suggested that Obama's plan to lift sanctions on Iran was not plausible - and comes too early. He noted that the country's government and President Hassan Rouhani appear to be caving in - and implied that America could lose leverage if it relaxes sanctions on Tehran anytime soon. Terror group: Bush initially congratulated his successor on his aim to degrade and destroy the Islamic State. But he went on to imply that Obama has failed to keep his promises and is losing the war against the group . But he then went on to suggest that Obama had failed to follow through on his promises, saying that one of the key issues was that the Democrat did not develop a military strategy to defeat the terror group. It comes as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is due to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in New York on Monday, according to a senior State Department official. Kerry, who will be participating in a nuclear non-proliferation conference that opens at the United Nations on Monday, will also apparently meet with Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. And he will spend time with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, the official said. |
Isa Richardson, a well-known beggar in Maidstone, Kent, made a 12-year-old hand over her last 15p . A beggar has been ordered to pay £20 to a 12-year-old girl after intimidating her into handing over the last 15p of her pocket money. The frightened youngster was confronted by homeless Isa Richardson who claimed she needed money because her car had broken down, a court heard. The schoolgirl, who has not been named, told police she felt intimidated by Richardson, 46, and believed she had no choice but to hand over the money. Richardson is a well-known character in Maidstone, Kent, who has a history of begging and a number of outstanding fines for other offences. She admitted her latest offence when she appeared before magistrates in Maidstone. The court ordered her to pay £20 to the young victim because of the stress she was forced to endure in the incident. Richardson was caught and arrested on March 19 after CCTV operators were alerted to her suspicious behaviour as they spotted her approaching people for cash. She told the court she was in such a desperate financial situation that she believed her only options were to either beg or shoplift. She also told the court she deeply regretted upsetting the youngster. Magistrates heard she owed £375 in outstanding fines and costs from previous crimes but had started receiving benefits and was looking for a job to start paying off the debt. Homeless Richardson was also given a 12-month conditional discharge. Debbie Jones, prosecuting, said she had already been convicted of similar offences twice this year. A spokesman for Maidstone Borough Council said: 'We cannot comment on specific cases. 'Begging is illegal and anyone who feels intimidated should call the police on 101 or speak to a Police Community Support Officer.' Richardson was caught and arrested on March 19 after CCTV operators were alerted to her suspicious behaviour as they spotted her approaching people for cash . Maidstone Magistrates Court, where homeless defendant Isa Richardson was ordered to pay the youngster £20 after intimidating her into handing over her last 15p . | Homeless Isa Richardson claimed her car had broken down to young girl .
12-year-old felt 'intimidated' and handed over everything she had - just 15p .
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'Begging is illegal and anyone who feels intimidated should call the police on 101 or speak to a Police Community Support Officer.' Maidstone Magistrates Court, where homeless defendant Isa Richardson was ordered to pay the youngster £20 after intimidating her into handing over her last 15p . | The frightened youngster was confronted by homeless Isa Richardson who claimed she needed money because her car had broken down, a court heard. A beggar has been ordered to pay £20 to a 12-year-old girl after intimidating her into handing over the last 15p of her pocket money. Richardson was caught and arrested on March 19 after CCTV operators were alerted to her suspicious behaviour as they spotted her approaching people for cash. Maidstone Magistrates Court, where homeless defendant Isa Richardson was ordered to pay the youngster £20 after intimidating her into handing over her last 15p . 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Debbie Jones, prosecuting, said she had already been convicted of similar offences twice this year. She admitted her latest offence when she appeared before magistrates in Maidstone. Homeless Richardson was also given a 12-month conditional discharge. Isa Richardson, a well-known beggar in Maidstone, Kent, made a 12-year-old hand over her last 15p . | Isa Richardson, a well-known beggar in Maidstone, Kent, made a 12-year-old hand over her last 15p . A beggar has been ordered to pay £20 to a 12-year-old girl after intimidating her into handing over the last 15p of her pocket money. The frightened youngster was confronted by homeless Isa Richardson who claimed she needed money because her car had broken down, a court heard. Richardson was caught and arrested on March 19 after CCTV operators were alerted to her suspicious behaviour as they spotted her approaching people for cash. She told the court she was in such a desperate financial situation that she believed her only options were to either beg or shoplift. She also told the court she deeply regretted upsetting the youngster. Richardson was caught and arrested on March 19 after CCTV operators were alerted to her suspicious behaviour as they spotted her approaching people for cash . Maidstone Magistrates Court, where homeless defendant Isa Richardson was ordered to pay the youngster £20 after intimidating her into handing over her last 15p . | Isa Richardson, a well-known beggar in Maidstone, Kent, made a 12-year-old hand over her last 15p . A beggar has been ordered to pay £20 to a 12-year-old girl after intimidating her into handing over the last 15p of her pocket money. The frightened youngster was confronted by homeless Isa Richardson who claimed she needed money because her car had broken down, a court heard. The schoolgirl, who has not been named, told police she felt intimidated by Richardson, 46, and believed she had no choice but to hand over the money. Richardson is a well-known character in Maidstone, Kent, who has a history of begging and a number of outstanding fines for other offences. The court ordered her to pay £20 to the young victim because of the stress she was forced to endure in the incident. Richardson was caught and arrested on March 19 after CCTV operators were alerted to her suspicious behaviour as they spotted her approaching people for cash. She told the court she was in such a desperate financial situation that she believed her only options were to either beg or shoplift. She also told the court she deeply regretted upsetting the youngster. Magistrates heard she owed £375 in outstanding fines and costs from previous crimes but had started receiving benefits and was looking for a job to start paying off the debt. A spokesman for Maidstone Borough Council said: 'We cannot comment on specific cases. 'Begging is illegal and anyone who feels intimidated should call the police on 101 or speak to a Police Community Support Officer.' Richardson was caught and arrested on March 19 after CCTV operators were alerted to her suspicious behaviour as they spotted her approaching people for cash . Maidstone Magistrates Court, where homeless defendant Isa Richardson was ordered to pay the youngster £20 after intimidating her into handing over her last 15p . | Isa Richardson, a well-known beggar in Maidstone, Kent, made a 12-year-old hand over her last 15p . A beggar has been ordered to pay £20 to a 12-year-old girl after intimidating her into handing over the last 15p of her pocket money. She told the court she was in such a desperate financial situation that she believed her only options were to either beg or shoplift. Maidstone Magistrates Court, where homeless defendant Isa Richardson was ordered to pay the youngster £20 after intimidating her into handing over her last 15p . |
Nigel Farage has proclaimed that he will 'smash apart' Labour's 'one-party state' in the North at the election. The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats. He accused the party of making claims Ukip is racist because it is 'running scared'. . Mr Farage called on Conservative supporters to vote tactically to help Ukip beat Labour in its target seats. Scroll down for video . Up for it: The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats . He said that traditional Labour voters also want to send a message to Ed Miliband, 'you don't represent us anymore'. In an article for MailOnline, he wrote: 'The truth is, Labour are running scared, and it's not the Conservative Party making great inroads into their vote. It's us. It's UKIP. 'You only have to look at last year's Heywood and Middleton by-election for proof of it. 'We came within 620 votes of taking a "safe" Labour seat, and actually, Mr Miliband would have had to resign as leader of his party if we had done it. The problem in that case was that the Conservative Party split the vote.' Mr Farage accused Labour of 'sneering' at people who raised issues about immigration and claimed Ukip has now 'emerged as the party of the working man'. He added: 'Across the North of England, UKIP are now the serious challengers to Labour.' Mr Farage accused Labour's shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna of making 'tired and old claims' after he said at the weekend that Ukip is infected with the 'virus of racism'. He wrote: 'While most people pay no heed when they hear these claims nowadays, it is interesting to think about why Labour chiefs are attacking UKIP, when they really should be focusing on Mr Cameron's Conservatives by this point in the campaign.' Mr Farage will on Tuesday campaign in Hartlepool, where he thinks the party has its best chance of winning in the North East at the election. The seat has been put on Ukip's list of top ten targets. Other seats outside of the south of England on the list are Great Grimsby, Boston & Skegness, Dudley North and Heywood & Middleton. Proud: Ukip's strategists believe the party could come second in at least 100 seats in the North . However, the party suffered a blow on Monday when a poll by Tory peer Lord Ashcroft showed the party was 17 points behind Labour in Great Grimsby. Ukip's strategists believe the party could come second in at least 100 seats in the North. In 2010 the party failed to achieve even a single second place. The Hartlepool constituency has been held by Labour since it was formed in 1974. In 2010, Ukip took just seven per cent of the vote and Labour's Iain Wright retained the seat with a 5,509 majority. He replaced Peter Mandelson as the MP in a by-election in 2004 after the Labour grandee stood down to become a European Commissioner. Mr Farage's hopes for electoral victory in Hartlepool come after the town elected a man dressed as a monkey as its mayor in 2002. Stuart Drummond stood as 'H'Angus the Monkey', Hartlepool United FC's mascot, as a publicity stunt with the slogan, 'free bananas for schoolchildren'. He was re-elected in 2005 and 2009 before voters in the town backed a referendum to scrap the paid post in 2012. Hartlepool's residents are famously said to have hanged a monkey during the Napoleonic wars because they thought it was a French spy. Have you noticed how in the past few days Labour has started to attack me and Ukip, just as the polls suggest that more and more Labour voters are going to be voting for us on May 7th? Polls have shown a sharply rising proportion of Ukip supporters drawn from people who voted Labour in 2010. On April 17th it was seven per cent. This weekend it jumped to 19 percent. Labour's Chuka Umunna has again repeated a tired old claim about Ukip and race. Worried: Mr Farage said Labour are 'running scared' of his United Kingdom Independence Party . While most people pay no heed when they hear these claims nowadays, it is interesting to think about why Labour chiefs are attacking Ukip, when they really should be focusing on Mr Cameron's Conservatives by this point in the campaign. The truth is, Labour are running scared, and it's not the Conservative Party making great inroads into their vote. It's us. It's Ukip. You only have to look at last year's Heywood and Middleton by-election for proof of it. We came within 620 votes of taking a 'safe' Labour seat, and actually, Mr Miliband would have had to resign as leader of his party if we had done it. The problem in that case was that the Conservative Party split the vote, and we hadn't yet proclaimed our Australian-style points system plan for immigration, or our plans to take those on the minimum wage out of income tax completely. Sneering: Mr Farage said Chuka Umunna continued to 'sneer' at his party on immigration and attacked a 'whopping majority of Britons' And far from the party of old, gin-soaked half colonels that some would like Ukip to be, we have emerged as the party of the working man and woman of this country, with a health policy welcomed by the Alzheimer's Society, a housing policy endorsed by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, and an immigration policy that 77 per cent of the British public agree with. But Mr Umunna and the London Labourites continue to sneer at people over the issues they want answers on. When they attack me, they're really attacking a whopping majority of Britons who know that on defence, our NHS, jobs, and the economy, Labour has proved itself to be grossly negligent. On immigration, Labour was wilfully deceitful, as several senior party sources now admit. They wanted to change our communities for political gain. They simply do not understand the impact that mass migration has had on people's lives. In doing what they did, they betrayed their core voters – keeping wages down, making it harder to get a GP appointment, and creating a shortage of school places. People rely on government to help them with some of their most basic needs, and Labour has not just failed to provide them, it has actually reduced their availability. Look at the mess Ed Miliband's party is in as a result of all this. Across the North of England, Ukip are now the serious challengers to Labour. In Scotland, Labour's heading for a wipeout. 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Attacked Labour of 'sneering' at people who raise issues on immigration .
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"The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats.",
"He accused the party of making claims Ukip is racist because it is 'running scared'. .",
"Mr Farage called on Conservative supporters to vote tactically to help Ukip beat Labour in its target seats.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"Up for it: The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats .",
"He said that traditional Labour voters also want to send a message to Ed Miliband, 'you don't represent us anymore'.",
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"The problem in that case was that the Conservative Party split the vote.'",
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"He added: 'Across the North of England, UKIP are now the serious challengers to Labour.'",
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"The seat has been put on Ukip's list of top ten targets.",
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"Proud: Ukip's strategists believe the party could come second in at least 100 seats in the North .",
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"Ukip's strategists believe the party could come second in at least 100 seats in the North.",
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"He replaced Peter Mandelson as the MP in a by-election in 2004 after the Labour grandee stood down to become a European Commissioner.",
"Mr Farage's hopes for electoral victory in Hartlepool come after the town elected a man dressed as a monkey as its mayor in 2002.",
"Stuart Drummond stood as 'H'Angus the Monkey', Hartlepool United FC's mascot, as a publicity stunt with the slogan, 'free bananas for schoolchildren'.",
"He was re-elected in 2005 and 2009 before voters in the town backed a referendum to scrap the paid post in 2012.",
"Hartlepool's residents are famously said to have hanged a monkey during the Napoleonic wars because they thought it was a French spy.",
"Have you noticed how in the past few days Labour has started to attack me and Ukip, just as the polls suggest that more and more Labour voters are going to be voting for us on May 7th?",
"Polls have shown a sharply rising proportion of Ukip supporters drawn from people who voted Labour in 2010.",
"On April 17th it was seven per cent.",
"This weekend it jumped to 19 percent.",
"Labour's Chuka Umunna has again repeated a tired old claim about Ukip and race.",
"Worried: Mr Farage said Labour are 'running scared' of his United Kingdom Independence Party .",
"While most people pay no heed when they hear these claims nowadays, it is interesting to think about why Labour chiefs are attacking Ukip, when they really should be focusing on Mr Cameron's Conservatives by this point in the campaign.",
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"The problem in that case was that the Conservative Party split the vote, and we hadn't yet proclaimed our Australian-style points system plan for immigration, or our plans to take those on the minimum wage out of income tax completely.",
"Sneering: Mr Farage said Chuka Umunna continued to 'sneer' at his party on immigration and attacked a 'whopping majority of Britons' And far from the party of old, gin-soaked half colonels that some would like Ukip to be, we have emerged as the party of the working man and woman of this country, with a health policy welcomed by the Alzheimer's Society, a housing policy endorsed by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, and an immigration policy that 77 per cent of the British public agree with.",
"But Mr Umunna and the London Labourites continue to sneer at people over the issues they want answers on.",
"When they attack me, they're really attacking a whopping majority of Britons who know that on defence, our NHS, jobs, and the economy, Labour has proved itself to be grossly negligent.",
"On immigration, Labour was wilfully deceitful, as several senior party sources now admit.",
"They wanted to change our communities for political gain.",
"They simply do not understand the impact that mass migration has had on people's lives.",
"In doing what they did, they betrayed their core voters – keeping wages down, making it harder to get a GP appointment, and creating a shortage of school places.",
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] | Nigel Farage has proclaimed that he will 'smash apart' Labour's 'one-party state' in the North at the election. He accused the party of making claims Ukip is racist because it is 'running scared'. . Scroll down for video . He said that traditional Labour voters also want to send a message to Ed Miliband, 'you don't represent us anymore'. It's us. 'You only have to look at last year's Heywood and Middleton by-election for proof of it. The problem in that case was that the Conservative Party split the vote.' He added: 'Across the North of England, UKIP are now the serious challengers to Labour.' He wrote: 'While most people pay no heed when they hear these claims nowadays, it is interesting to think about why Labour chiefs are attacking UKIP, when they really should be focusing on Mr Cameron's Conservatives by this point in the campaign.' The seat has been put on Ukip's list of top ten targets. Proud: Ukip's strategists believe the party could come second in at least 100 seats in the North . Ukip's strategists believe the party could come second in at least 100 seats in the North. The Hartlepool constituency has been held by Labour since it was formed in 1974. He replaced Peter Mandelson as the MP in a by-election in 2004 after the Labour grandee stood down to become a European Commissioner. Stuart Drummond stood as 'H'Angus the Monkey', Hartlepool United FC's mascot, as a publicity stunt with the slogan, 'free bananas for schoolchildren'. Hartlepool's residents are famously said to have hanged a monkey during the Napoleonic wars because they thought it was a French spy. Polls have shown a sharply rising proportion of Ukip supporters drawn from people who voted Labour in 2010. This weekend it jumped to 19 percent. Worried: Mr Farage said Labour are 'running scared' of his United Kingdom Independence Party . The truth is, Labour are running scared, and it's not the Conservative Party making great inroads into their vote. It's Ukip. We came within 620 votes of taking a 'safe' Labour seat, and actually, Mr Miliband would have had to resign as leader of his party if we had done it. Sneering: Mr Farage said Chuka Umunna continued to 'sneer' at his party on immigration and attacked a 'whopping majority of Britons' And far from the party of old, gin-soaked half colonels that some would like Ukip to be, we have emerged as the party of the working man and woman of this country, with a health policy welcomed by the Alzheimer's Society, a housing policy endorsed by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, and an immigration policy that 77 per cent of the British public agree with. When they attack me, they're really attacking a whopping majority of Britons who know that on defence, our NHS, jobs, and the economy, Labour has proved itself to be grossly negligent. They wanted to change our communities for political gain. In doing what they did, they betrayed their core voters – keeping wages down, making it harder to get a GP appointment, and creating a shortage of school places. Look at the mess Ed Miliband's party is in as a result of all this. In Scotland, Labour's heading for a wipeout. They want to send Labour a message: 'You don't represent us anymore'. They're more concerned with the chattering classes of Westminster and Islington. The Conservative Party's entire campaign is based on the idea that he economy is enriching people's lives, but very few people in the North of England are feeling that. But now there's a challenger in the North. So expect, over the next few days, a panicked campaign by Ed Miliband and chums during which they'll call us names, hurl abuse, and try and scare voters away from us. Instead, trust in your judgement, and help us smash apart Labour's one party state in the North. | We came within 620 votes of taking a 'safe' Labour seat, and actually, Mr Miliband would have had to resign as leader of his party if we had done it. Stuart Drummond stood as 'H'Angus the Monkey', Hartlepool United FC's mascot, as a publicity stunt with the slogan, 'free bananas for schoolchildren'. They want to send Labour a message: 'You don't represent us anymore'. Don't believe them. He replaced Peter Mandelson as the MP in a by-election in 2004 after the Labour grandee stood down to become a European Commissioner. The truth is, Labour are running scared, and it's not the Conservative Party making great inroads into their vote. Ukip has several target seats in the North of England, which I now believe we're in with a chance of winning. . Up for it: The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats . 'We came within 620 votes of taking a "safe" Labour seat, and actually, Mr Miliband would have had to resign as leader of his party if we had done it. In doing what they did, they betrayed their core voters – keeping wages down, making it harder to get a GP appointment, and creating a shortage of school places. The Conservative Party's entire campaign is based on the idea that he economy is enriching people's lives, but very few people in the North of England are feeling that. Mr Farage accused Labour of 'sneering' at people who raised issues about immigration and claimed Ukip has now 'emerged as the party of the working man'. Worried: Mr Farage said Labour are 'running scared' of his United Kingdom Independence Party . This weekend it jumped to 19 percent. That's because in areas like Rotherham, Hartlepool, and Stockton, Labour has ceased trying to represent the values, beliefs and opinions of ordinary folk. | Nigel Farage has proclaimed that he will 'smash apart' Labour's 'one-party state' in the North at the election. The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats. He accused the party of making claims Ukip is racist because it is 'running scared'. . Mr Farage called on Conservative supporters to vote tactically to help Ukip beat Labour in its target seats. Scroll down for video . Up for it: The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats . He said that traditional Labour voters also want to send a message to Ed Miliband, 'you don't represent us anymore'. In an article for MailOnline, he wrote: 'The truth is, Labour are running scared, and it's not the Conservative Party making great inroads into their vote. It's us. It's UKIP. 'You only have to look at last year's Heywood and Middleton by-election for proof of it. 'We came within 620 votes of taking a "safe" Labour seat, and actually, Mr Miliband would have had to resign as leader of his party if we had done it. He was re-elected in 2005 and 2009 before voters in the town backed a referendum to scrap the paid post in 2012. Hartlepool's residents are famously said to have hanged a monkey during the Napoleonic wars because they thought it was a French spy. Have you noticed how in the past few days Labour has started to attack me and Ukip, just as the polls suggest that more and more Labour voters are going to be voting for us on May 7th? Polls have shown a sharply rising proportion of Ukip supporters drawn from people who voted Labour in 2010. On April 17th it was seven per cent. This weekend it jumped to 19 percent. Labour's Chuka Umunna has again repeated a tired old claim about Ukip and race. Worried: Mr Farage said Labour are 'running scared' of his United Kingdom Independence Party . While most people pay no heed when they hear these claims nowadays, it is interesting to think about why Labour chiefs are attacking Ukip, when they really should be focusing on Mr Cameron's Conservatives by this point in the campaign. The truth is, Labour are running scared, and it's not the Conservative Party making great inroads into their vote. It's us. That's because in areas like Rotherham, Hartlepool, and Stockton, Labour has ceased trying to represent the values, beliefs and opinions of ordinary folk. They're more concerned with the chattering classes of Westminster and Islington. And let's face it, until a few years ago there wasn't much choice in the North. The Conservative Party's entire campaign is based on the idea that he economy is enriching people's lives, but very few people in the North of England are feeling that. And their claims expose the fact that they don't know how much people are still struggling. But now there's a challenger in the North. It's Ukip. So expect, over the next few days, a panicked campaign by Ed Miliband and chums during which they'll call us names, hurl abuse, and try and scare voters away from us. Don't believe them. Instead, trust in your judgement, and help us smash apart Labour's one party state in the North. Ukip has several target seats in the North of England, which I now believe we're in with a chance of winning. . | Nigel Farage has proclaimed that he will 'smash apart' Labour's 'one-party state' in the North at the election. The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats. He accused the party of making claims Ukip is racist because it is 'running scared'. . Mr Farage called on Conservative supporters to vote tactically to help Ukip beat Labour in its target seats. Scroll down for video . Up for it: The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats . He said that traditional Labour voters also want to send a message to Ed Miliband, 'you don't represent us anymore'. In an article for MailOnline, he wrote: 'The truth is, Labour are running scared, and it's not the Conservative Party making great inroads into their vote. It's us. It's UKIP. 'You only have to look at last year's Heywood and Middleton by-election for proof of it. 'We came within 620 votes of taking a "safe" Labour seat, and actually, Mr Miliband would have had to resign as leader of his party if we had done it. The problem in that case was that the Conservative Party split the vote.' Mr Farage accused Labour of 'sneering' at people who raised issues about immigration and claimed Ukip has now 'emerged as the party of the working man'. He added: 'Across the North of England, UKIP are now the serious challengers to Labour.' Mr Farage accused Labour's shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna of making 'tired and old claims' after he said at the weekend that Ukip is infected with the 'virus of racism'. He wrote: 'While most people pay no heed when they hear these claims nowadays, it is interesting to think about why Labour chiefs are attacking UKIP, when they really should be focusing on Mr Cameron's Conservatives by this point in the campaign.' Mr Farage will on Tuesday campaign in Hartlepool, where he thinks the party has its best chance of winning in the North East at the election. He replaced Peter Mandelson as the MP in a by-election in 2004 after the Labour grandee stood down to become a European Commissioner. Mr Farage's hopes for electoral victory in Hartlepool come after the town elected a man dressed as a monkey as its mayor in 2002. Stuart Drummond stood as 'H'Angus the Monkey', Hartlepool United FC's mascot, as a publicity stunt with the slogan, 'free bananas for schoolchildren'. He was re-elected in 2005 and 2009 before voters in the town backed a referendum to scrap the paid post in 2012. Hartlepool's residents are famously said to have hanged a monkey during the Napoleonic wars because they thought it was a French spy. Have you noticed how in the past few days Labour has started to attack me and Ukip, just as the polls suggest that more and more Labour voters are going to be voting for us on May 7th? Polls have shown a sharply rising proportion of Ukip supporters drawn from people who voted Labour in 2010. On April 17th it was seven per cent. This weekend it jumped to 19 percent. Labour's Chuka Umunna has again repeated a tired old claim about Ukip and race. Worried: Mr Farage said Labour are 'running scared' of his United Kingdom Independence Party . While most people pay no heed when they hear these claims nowadays, it is interesting to think about why Labour chiefs are attacking Ukip, when they really should be focusing on Mr Cameron's Conservatives by this point in the campaign. The truth is, Labour are running scared, and it's not the Conservative Party making great inroads into their vote. It's us. It's Ukip. You only have to look at last year's Heywood and Middleton by-election for proof of it. We came within 620 votes of taking a 'safe' Labour seat, and actually, Mr Miliband would have had to resign as leader of his party if we had done it. People rely on government to help them with some of their most basic needs, and Labour has not just failed to provide them, it has actually reduced their availability. Look at the mess Ed Miliband's party is in as a result of all this. Across the North of England, Ukip are now the serious challengers to Labour. In Scotland, Labour's heading for a wipeout. People are mustering up the courage to depart from their 'traditional' way of voting. They want to send Labour a message: 'You don't represent us anymore'. That's because in areas like Rotherham, Hartlepool, and Stockton, Labour has ceased trying to represent the values, beliefs and opinions of ordinary folk. They're more concerned with the chattering classes of Westminster and Islington. And let's face it, until a few years ago there wasn't much choice in the North. The Conservative Party's entire campaign is based on the idea that he economy is enriching people's lives, but very few people in the North of England are feeling that. And their claims expose the fact that they don't know how much people are still struggling. But now there's a challenger in the North. It's Ukip. So expect, over the next few days, a panicked campaign by Ed Miliband and chums during which they'll call us names, hurl abuse, and try and scare voters away from us. Don't believe them. Instead, trust in your judgement, and help us smash apart Labour's one party state in the North. Ukip has several target seats in the North of England, which I now believe we're in with a chance of winning. . | Nigel Farage has proclaimed that he will 'smash apart' Labour's 'one-party state' in the North at the election. The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats. He accused the party of making claims Ukip is racist because it is 'running scared'. . Mr Farage called on Conservative supporters to vote tactically to help Ukip beat Labour in its target seats. Scroll down for video . Up for it: The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats . Polls have shown a sharply rising proportion of Ukip supporters drawn from people who voted Labour in 2010. On April 17th it was seven per cent. This weekend it jumped to 19 percent. Labour's Chuka Umunna has again repeated a tired old claim about Ukip and race. Worried: Mr Farage said Labour are 'running scared' of his United Kingdom Independence Party . It's Ukip. So expect, over the next few days, a panicked campaign by Ed Miliband and chums during which they'll call us names, hurl abuse, and try and scare voters away from us. Don't believe them. Instead, trust in your judgement, and help us smash apart Labour's one party state in the North. Ukip has several target seats in the North of England, which I now believe we're in with a chance of winning. . |
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Karen Bell, 42, from Hull, has been jailed for 12 months after blackmailing a man for £55 and threatening to post videos of their sex trysts online . A mother who blackmailed a lover she met on dating website Plenty of Fish by threatening to post footage online of their sex sessions if she did not receive £55, has been jailed for 12 months. Karen Bell, 42, from Hull, East Yorkshire, met the man on the dating website and the pair exchanged flirty texts - before meeting up to act out their fantasy in which she spanked him with a pair of trainers. However, Hull Crown Court heard that after their meeting she contacted the man – who cannot be named for legal reasons – and threatened to post the footage on Facebook unless he paid her £25. She later increased the demands, claiming her son had secretly filmed their tryst and the footage was ready to publish, until she received £55. Bell has now been jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to blackmail. The court heard that the pair began chatting after meeting on free dating site Plenty of Fish and arranged to meet. The man, who was referred to in court as 'Mr A', began lending Bell money as she claimed she was short of cash. Stephen Welch, prosecuting, said: 'Some time in December last year, the complainant and the defendant engaged in sexual activity at the defendant's home address. 'The nature of it was that the complainant removed his trousers and pants and lay on his stomach while the defendant remained fully clothed. 'She spanked the victim on the bottom with a hand, then with a training shoe. 'This was some sort of sexual fantasy the two discussed before the act took place. 'A while later the defendant contacted the complainant and told him her son had installed a hidden camera and their role play had been recorded.' The couple met on free dating website Plenty Of Fish (pictured) and met up after starting up a conversation . Bell, a mother, was jailed for 12 months at Hull Crown Court (pictured) after pleading guilty to blackmail . Bell sent Mr A more messages informing him the recording had been put on a DVD and that she was 'sitting watching it with her son', the court heard. She told him that if he did not want his friends and family to see the film he should pay her and initially demanded £25. The court heard he was worried and Bell told him if he stopped paying her she would publish the DVD on local websites and on Facebook. Bell (pictured) pleaded guilty to blackmail last week . Mr Welch added: 'He was frightened. He believed the defendant would carry out those threats and didn't want his family or friends to see the footage.' Although he had willingly given her some money, he eventually reported Bell to the police and the total amount she gained by the blackmail was £55, the court was told. When Bell was arrested, she told police in an interview that she 'didn't find the victim sexually attractive but they got on well as friends.' Stephen Robinson, mitigating before Judge Paul Watson QC, said: 'The defendant moved to Hull from the Grimsby area in order to better herself and start a new life - getting into this sort of serious trouble was the last thing she expected to happen. 'She was lonely and met the complainant through a dating website and began communicating with him. 'Your honour, unfortunately it culminated in this particular offence.' Jailing Bell for 12 months, Judge Watson told her: 'The money you were demanding was not the highest amount - just £55 - but for him that was significant. 'Blackmail is so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified.' | Karen Bell met victim - who cannot be named - on dating site Plenty of Fish .
Pair met up and acted out fantasy in which she spanked him with trainers .
42-year-old then claimed son had filmed entire session and demanded £25 .
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'A while later the defendant contacted the complainant and told him her son had installed a hidden camera and their role play had been recorded.' Bell, a mother, was jailed for 12 months at Hull Crown Court (pictured) after pleading guilty to blackmail . She told him that if he did not want his friends and family to see the film he should pay her and initially demanded £25. Bell (pictured) pleaded guilty to blackmail last week . He believed the defendant would carry out those threats and didn't want his family or friends to see the footage.' When Bell was arrested, she told police in an interview that she 'didn't find the victim sexually attractive but they got on well as friends.' 'She was lonely and met the complainant through a dating website and began communicating with him. Jailing Bell for 12 months, Judge Watson told her: 'The money you were demanding was not the highest amount - just £55 - but for him that was significant. | Bell, a mother, was jailed for 12 months at Hull Crown Court (pictured) after pleading guilty to blackmail . Stephen Robinson, mitigating before Judge Paul Watson QC, said: 'The defendant moved to Hull from the Grimsby area in order to better herself and start a new life - getting into this sort of serious trouble was the last thing she expected to happen. Bell has now been jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to blackmail. 'Your honour, unfortunately it culminated in this particular offence.' She told him that if he did not want his friends and family to see the film he should pay her and initially demanded £25. Mr Welch added: 'He was frightened. 'She was lonely and met the complainant through a dating website and began communicating with him. When Bell was arrested, she told police in an interview that she 'didn't find the victim sexually attractive but they got on well as friends.' Stephen Welch, prosecuting, said: 'Some time in December last year, the complainant and the defendant engaged in sexual activity at the defendant's home address. 'A while later the defendant contacted the complainant and told him her son had installed a hidden camera and their role play had been recorded.' Karen Bell, 42, from Hull, East Yorkshire, met the man on the dating website and the pair exchanged flirty texts - before meeting up to act out their fantasy in which she spanked him with a pair of trainers. The court heard he was worried and Bell told him if he stopped paying her she would publish the DVD on local websites and on Facebook. Bell sent Mr A more messages informing him the recording had been put on a DVD and that she was 'sitting watching it with her son', the court heard. A mother who blackmailed a lover she met on dating website Plenty of Fish by threatening to post footage online of their sex sessions if she did not receive £55, has been jailed for 12 months. She later increased the demands, claiming her son had secretly filmed their tryst and the footage was ready to publish, until she received £55. | Karen Bell, 42, from Hull, has been jailed for 12 months after blackmailing a man for £55 and threatening to post videos of their sex trysts online . A mother who blackmailed a lover she met on dating website Plenty of Fish by threatening to post footage online of their sex sessions if she did not receive £55, has been jailed for 12 months. Karen Bell, 42, from Hull, East Yorkshire, met the man on the dating website and the pair exchanged flirty texts - before meeting up to act out their fantasy in which she spanked him with a pair of trainers. However, Hull Crown Court heard that after their meeting she contacted the man – who cannot be named for legal reasons – and threatened to post the footage on Facebook unless he paid her £25. She later increased the demands, claiming her son had secretly filmed their tryst and the footage was ready to publish, until she received £55. 'A while later the defendant contacted the complainant and told him her son had installed a hidden camera and their role play had been recorded.' The couple met on free dating website Plenty Of Fish (pictured) and met up after starting up a conversation . Bell, a mother, was jailed for 12 months at Hull Crown Court (pictured) after pleading guilty to blackmail . Bell sent Mr A more messages informing him the recording had been put on a DVD and that she was 'sitting watching it with her son', the court heard. She told him that if he did not want his friends and family to see the film he should pay her and initially demanded £25. 'She was lonely and met the complainant through a dating website and began communicating with him. 'Your honour, unfortunately it culminated in this particular offence.' Jailing Bell for 12 months, Judge Watson told her: 'The money you were demanding was not the highest amount - just £55 - but for him that was significant. 'Blackmail is so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified.' | Karen Bell, 42, from Hull, has been jailed for 12 months after blackmailing a man for £55 and threatening to post videos of their sex trysts online . A mother who blackmailed a lover she met on dating website Plenty of Fish by threatening to post footage online of their sex sessions if she did not receive £55, has been jailed for 12 months. Karen Bell, 42, from Hull, East Yorkshire, met the man on the dating website and the pair exchanged flirty texts - before meeting up to act out their fantasy in which she spanked him with a pair of trainers. However, Hull Crown Court heard that after their meeting she contacted the man – who cannot be named for legal reasons – and threatened to post the footage on Facebook unless he paid her £25. She later increased the demands, claiming her son had secretly filmed their tryst and the footage was ready to publish, until she received £55. Bell has now been jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to blackmail. The court heard that the pair began chatting after meeting on free dating site Plenty of Fish and arranged to meet. The man, who was referred to in court as 'Mr A', began lending Bell money as she claimed she was short of cash. 'This was some sort of sexual fantasy the two discussed before the act took place. 'A while later the defendant contacted the complainant and told him her son had installed a hidden camera and their role play had been recorded.' The couple met on free dating website Plenty Of Fish (pictured) and met up after starting up a conversation . 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A heartbroken pensioner is believed to have killed himself six days after his wife's death by jumping from a bridge at their 'special place' where they used to take romantic walks together. John Lord, 86, went missing from his home on April 6 less than a week after his beloved wife June, 81, died from a 'catastrophic bleed' to the brain. His family feared the worst after discovering a note describing how much he missed his wife of 63 years and how he could not live without her. Double tragedy: John Lord, 86, went missing from his home on April 6 less than a week after his beloved wife June, 81, pictured together on their wedding anniversary, died from a 'catastrophic bleed' to the brain . Nottinghamshire Police launched an appeal in a bid to track down the grandfather-of-three on the day he disappeared from his home in St Ann's, Nottingham. Today officers confirmed a body pulled from the River Trent on April 15 by a specialist underwater search unit was sadly that of the missing pensioner. His family believe he may have killed himself at the picturesque beauty spot where the devoted couple enjoyed going for a walk. Message: Mr Lord's daughter Alison said her father was grieving and had left a heartbreaking note signed 'love to all' and described how he could not live without his wife . Mr Lord's last known moments were also captured on CCTV as he parked his white Toyota Yaris car near close to the Trent at 3.15am on April 6. The footage then shows the pensioner walking toward a bridge, which was the last sighting of him. His daughter, Alison Lord, 56, said her father was grieving and had left a heartbreaking note signed 'love to all.' Speaking before his death, the teaching assistant, who lives in Bulwell, Nottingham, added: 'He did leave a note. 'It said he couldn't live without June, and he apologised and said "love to all". 'It was completely out of character for him to get up and drive his car in the middle of the night.' Ms Lord said her parents, who were members of a local church, had been 'inseparable' and her mum's death had left the whole family devastated. A Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson said: 'The body of a man found in the River Trent on April 15, 2015, has been confirmed as that of missing John Lord. 'Mr Lord, 86, went missing from his home in St Ann's on Monday, 6 April. 'His body was recovered at around 11am on April 15 by Nottinghamshire Police's Underwater Search Unit. 'Nottinghamshire Police would like to thank everyone who assisted in the search for Mr Lord by sharing our appeals. 'Mr Lord's family will continue to be supported and have asked for their privacy to be respected. 'The thoughts of Nottinghamshire Police are with the family at this difficult time.' June tragically died on March 31, eight hours after collapsing suddenly from what doctors at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham described as a 'catastrophic bleed' to the brain. 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. | John Lord, 86, was found dead close to where he and wife June, 81, walked .
His family said he had left a note before he disappeared on April 6 .
Wife of 63 years died from 'catastrophic bleed' to the brain six days earlier .
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Ms Lord said her parents, who were members of a local church, had been 'inseparable' and her mum's death had left the whole family devastated. 'Mr Lord, 86, went missing from his home in St Ann's on Monday, 6 April. 'Nottinghamshire Police would like to thank everyone who assisted in the search for Mr Lord by sharing our appeals. 'The thoughts of Nottinghamshire Police are with the family at this difficult time.' 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. | Double tragedy: John Lord, 86, went missing from his home on April 6 less than a week after his beloved wife June, 81, pictured together on their wedding anniversary, died from a 'catastrophic bleed' to the brain . 'Mr Lord, 86, went missing from his home in St Ann's on Monday, 6 April. His daughter, Alison Lord, 56, said her father was grieving and had left a heartbreaking note signed 'love to all.' 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John Lord, 86, went missing from his home on April 6 less than a week after his beloved wife June, 81, died from a 'catastrophic bleed' to the brain. His family feared the worst after discovering a note describing how much he missed his wife of 63 years and how he could not live without her. Double tragedy: John Lord, 86, went missing from his home on April 6 less than a week after his beloved wife June, 81, pictured together on their wedding anniversary, died from a 'catastrophic bleed' to the brain . His daughter, Alison Lord, 56, said her father was grieving and had left a heartbreaking note signed 'love to all.' Speaking before his death, the teaching assistant, who lives in Bulwell, Nottingham, added: 'He did leave a note. 'It said he couldn't live without June, and he apologised and said "love to all". 'The thoughts of Nottinghamshire Police are with the family at this difficult time.' June tragically died on March 31, eight hours after collapsing suddenly from what doctors at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham described as a 'catastrophic bleed' to the brain. 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. | A heartbroken pensioner is believed to have killed himself six days after his wife's death by jumping from a bridge at their 'special place' where they used to take romantic walks together. John Lord, 86, went missing from his home on April 6 less than a week after his beloved wife June, 81, died from a 'catastrophic bleed' to the brain. His family feared the worst after discovering a note describing how much he missed his wife of 63 years and how he could not live without her. 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John Lord, 86, went missing from his home on April 6 less than a week after his beloved wife June, 81, died from a 'catastrophic bleed' to the brain. Speaking before his death, the teaching assistant, who lives in Bulwell, Nottingham, added: 'He did leave a note. 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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Sky customers who now Buy and Keep on mobile devices can also chose to send the movie to their Sky+ HD box as well. | Sky launched its Buy and Keep scheme for customers this time last year but it has now opened the service to everyone across the UK and Ireland. It lets people stream movies straight to their TV, or to their mobiles using an app, as well as receive a hard copy in the post. Films can also be watched across multiple devices using a 'follow me' function. Sky launched its Buy and Keep scheme (pictured) for customers this time last year but it has now opened the service to everyone in the UK and Ireland. It lets people stream movies straight to their TV, or to their mobiles using an app, as well as receive a hard copy in the post . Buy and Keep launched in April 2014 for Sky+HD subscribers. By comparison, the latest releases on Talk Talk-owned Blinkbox start at £3.49 to rent or £8.99 to buy a digital copy the user can keep and watch on up to five devices. 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A grandmother nicknamed the 'Fairy Dogmother' spends more than £28,000 a year looking after the stray or abandoned dogs she has welcomed into her home. For more than 30 years, Pat Senior, 66, has shared her five-bedroom home in Bolton, Greater Manchester, with the animals, taking in dogs from as far afield as Romania and Hungary. She estimates that she spends £240 a week on food and treats for the dogs, with veterinary bills adding another £17,000 to the yearly cost of caring for the pets. Pat Senior, 66, (pictured) who is nicknamed the 'Fairy Dogmother', spends more than £28,000 a year looking after as many as 26 stray or abandoned dogs she has welcomed into her home . Grandmother-of-four Mrs Senior and her businessman husband, Charles, currently have 19 dogs in their care, including lurchers, German Shepherds and Chinese Cresteds who all sleep and live at her home. She has made makeshift beds for the animals in the couple's garage, with some dogs sleeping in the living room, although three Chinese Cresteds are allowed to sleep in her bed. She takes in neglected greyhounds as well as adopting dogs from pounds, and at one stage had 26 dogs living under her roof. Mrs Senior spends £240 a week on food and treats for the dogs, with veterinary bills adding another £17,000 to the yearly cost of caring for the pets . As well as taking in neglected greyhounds, Mrs Senior also adopts dogs from her local dog pounds and at one stage had 26 dogs living under her roof. She describes meal times as 'chaotic', with her shopping list consisting of 40 small chickens a week for the smaller and medium sized dogs, and two large packs of minced chicken and pasta a day for the larger animals. 'I wake at 6.30am and it's nonstop from then on,' said Mrs Senior. 'We feed the dogs at dinner time and then they get a big dinner in the evening. It's a mad rush and chaotic with dog bowls all over the place and we make sure every dog gets its dinner. They are here there and everywhere. I also take the only four fit enough to walk out. I also clean.' Mrs Senior, who is also a painter, left behind her career as a singer to look after the animals after a chance encounter with a woman trying to rehome a stray lurcher, Lexus, in 1981. Within a few weeks she became inundated with calls from greyhound owners wanting her to take the dogs off their hands and so set up the Angels With Furry Coats dog rescue, which is run entirely from her home. She says was then asked to work undercover for a BBC documentary to 'expose the dark side of grey hound racing,' and was horrified to see greyhounds drugged with heroine and living in squalor. She then made it her mission to open her home to as many neglected dogs as she could, and last year had eight stray hounds brought over from Romania and Hungary at a cost of £350 per animal. Due to the poor condition of many of her dogs her veterinary bill amounts to around £17,000 a year. 'I have been told I am completely mad and I could have brought many properties with all that money but I would rather be me than someone doing nothing,' she said. 'Somebody has got to look after these dogs and not everyone can. They like holidays and an easy life. Mrs Senior and one of her Angels With Furry Coats volunteers, Lorraine, walk some of the rescued dogs . As well as taking in neglected greyhounds, the grandmother-of-four also adopts dogs from her local dog pounds and at one stage had 26 dogs living under her roof . 'People were calling and saying if you don't take the dog I will kill it. I decided this is what I am going to do for the rest of my life. 'I had no idea what was happening before. I had to deal with owners who would regularly give the dogs heroine. They would have all these dogs hopped up on drugs and off their heads. I was really disgusted. I saw a picture of some hanging by their necks from trees.' 'If I think about it I could have had a pretty good lifestyle if I hadn't spent all this money on the dogs. But I do it because you see these sad cases and when you manage to turn it around it is so worth it.' Mrs Senior, who is also a painter, left behind her career as a singer to look after the animals after a chance encounter with a woman trying to rehome a stray lurcher, Lexus, in 1981 . The mother-of-two says she is rushed off her feet all day, especially as she likes 'to live in a nice house and not a kennel.' She added: 'I have a lovely home and everything has to be spotless. People are gobsmacked that we have a beautiful house. We do not live in a dog kennel.' Many of the dogs that come into Mrs Senior's care are in bad condition and she says she loves getting them back in shape. 'Many of them are flea bitten or emaciated,' she said. 'But some have been garrotted, had fat poured all over them, burnt with cigarettes and some have even be sexually abused. But it is an amazing feeling with you get them better and their eyes light up.' | Pat Senior runs rescue centre from her home in Bolton, Great Manchester .
Grandmother, 66, adopts pets from as far away as Romania and Hungary .
She spends £240 a week on food, and £17,000 a year on vet's bills .
Mrs Senior started taking in dogs in 1981 and currently has 19 animals . | daa48f5d83361173f56595c47bf009147c3d12d1 | [
"A grandmother nicknamed the 'Fairy Dogmother' spends more than £28,000 a year looking after the stray or abandoned dogs she has welcomed into her home.",
"For more than 30 years, Pat Senior, 66, has shared her five-bedroom home in Bolton, Greater Manchester, with the animals, taking in dogs from as far afield as Romania and Hungary.",
"She estimates that she spends £240 a week on food and treats for the dogs, with veterinary bills adding another £17,000 to the yearly cost of caring for the pets.",
"Pat Senior, 66, (pictured) who is nicknamed the 'Fairy Dogmother', spends more than £28,000 a year looking after as many as 26 stray or abandoned dogs she has welcomed into her home .",
"Grandmother-of-four Mrs Senior and her businessman husband, Charles, currently have 19 dogs in their care, including lurchers, German Shepherds and Chinese Cresteds who all sleep and live at her home.",
"She has made makeshift beds for the animals in the couple's garage, with some dogs sleeping in the living room, although three Chinese Cresteds are allowed to sleep in her bed.",
"She takes in neglected greyhounds as well as adopting dogs from pounds, and at one stage had 26 dogs living under her roof.",
"Mrs Senior spends £240 a week on food and treats for the dogs, with veterinary bills adding another £17,000 to the yearly cost of caring for the pets .",
"As well as taking in neglected greyhounds, Mrs Senior also adopts dogs from her local dog pounds and at one stage had 26 dogs living under her roof.",
"She describes meal times as 'chaotic', with her shopping list consisting of 40 small chickens a week for the smaller and medium sized dogs, and two large packs of minced chicken and pasta a day for the larger animals.",
"'I wake at 6.30am and it's nonstop from then on,' said Mrs Senior.",
"'We feed the dogs at dinner time and then they get a big dinner in the evening.",
"It's a mad rush and chaotic with dog bowls all over the place and we make sure every dog gets its dinner.",
"They are here there and everywhere.",
"I also take the only four fit enough to walk out.",
"I also clean.'",
"Mrs Senior, who is also a painter, left behind her career as a singer to look after the animals after a chance encounter with a woman trying to rehome a stray lurcher, Lexus, in 1981.",
"Within a few weeks she became inundated with calls from greyhound owners wanting her to take the dogs off their hands and so set up the Angels With Furry Coats dog rescue, which is run entirely from her home.",
"She says was then asked to work undercover for a BBC documentary to 'expose the dark side of grey hound racing,' and was horrified to see greyhounds drugged with heroine and living in squalor.",
"She then made it her mission to open her home to as many neglected dogs as she could, and last year had eight stray hounds brought over from Romania and Hungary at a cost of £350 per animal.",
"Due to the poor condition of many of her dogs her veterinary bill amounts to around £17,000 a year.",
"'I have been told I am completely mad and I could have brought many properties with all that money but I would rather be me than someone doing nothing,' she said.",
"'Somebody has got to look after these dogs and not everyone can.",
"They like holidays and an easy life.",
"Mrs Senior and one of her Angels With Furry Coats volunteers, Lorraine, walk some of the rescued dogs .",
"As well as taking in neglected greyhounds, the grandmother-of-four also adopts dogs from her local dog pounds and at one stage had 26 dogs living under her roof .",
"'People were calling and saying if you don't take the dog I will kill it.",
"I decided this is what I am going to do for the rest of my life.",
"'I had no idea what was happening before.",
"I had to deal with owners who would regularly give the dogs heroine.",
"They would have all these dogs hopped up on drugs and off their heads.",
"I was really disgusted.",
"I saw a picture of some hanging by their necks from trees.'",
"'If I think about it I could have had a pretty good lifestyle if I hadn't spent all this money on the dogs.",
"But I do it because you see these sad cases and when you manage to turn it around it is so worth it.'",
"Mrs Senior, who is also a painter, left behind her career as a singer to look after the animals after a chance encounter with a woman trying to rehome a stray lurcher, Lexus, in 1981 .",
"The mother-of-two says she is rushed off her feet all day, especially as she likes 'to live in a nice house and not a kennel.'",
"She added: 'I have a lovely home and everything has to be spotless.",
"People are gobsmacked that we have a beautiful house.",
"We do not live in a dog kennel.'",
"Many of the dogs that come into Mrs Senior's care are in bad condition and she says she loves getting them back in shape.",
"'Many of them are flea bitten or emaciated,' she said.",
"'But some have been garrotted, had fat poured all over them, burnt with cigarettes and some have even be sexually abused.",
"But it is an amazing feeling with you get them better and their eyes light up.'"
] | 79 | [
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I also take the only four fit enough to walk out. Mrs Senior, who is also a painter, left behind her career as a singer to look after the animals after a chance encounter with a woman trying to rehome a stray lurcher, Lexus, in 1981. She says was then asked to work undercover for a BBC documentary to 'expose the dark side of grey hound racing,' and was horrified to see greyhounds drugged with heroine and living in squalor. Due to the poor condition of many of her dogs her veterinary bill amounts to around £17,000 a year. 'Somebody has got to look after these dogs and not everyone can. Mrs Senior and one of her Angels With Furry Coats volunteers, Lorraine, walk some of the rescued dogs . 'People were calling and saying if you don't take the dog I will kill it. 'I had no idea what was happening before. They would have all these dogs hopped up on drugs and off their heads. I saw a picture of some hanging by their necks from trees.' But I do it because you see these sad cases and when you manage to turn it around it is so worth it.' The mother-of-two says she is rushed off her feet all day, especially as she likes 'to live in a nice house and not a kennel.' People are gobsmacked that we have a beautiful house. Many of the dogs that come into Mrs Senior's care are in bad condition and she says she loves getting them back in shape. 'But some have been garrotted, had fat poured all over them, burnt with cigarettes and some have even be sexually abused. | It's a mad rush and chaotic with dog bowls all over the place and we make sure every dog gets its dinner. 'If I think about it I could have had a pretty good lifestyle if I hadn't spent all this money on the dogs. She has made makeshift beds for the animals in the couple's garage, with some dogs sleeping in the living room, although three Chinese Cresteds are allowed to sleep in her bed. 'People were calling and saying if you don't take the dog I will kill it. But I do it because you see these sad cases and when you manage to turn it around it is so worth it.' She then made it her mission to open her home to as many neglected dogs as she could, and last year had eight stray hounds brought over from Romania and Hungary at a cost of £350 per animal. People are gobsmacked that we have a beautiful house. I was really disgusted. She takes in neglected greyhounds as well as adopting dogs from pounds, and at one stage had 26 dogs living under her roof. She added: 'I have a lovely home and everything has to be spotless. 'Many of them are flea bitten or emaciated,' she said. 'I have been told I am completely mad and I could have brought many properties with all that money but I would rather be me than someone doing nothing,' she said. Grandmother-of-four Mrs Senior and her businessman husband, Charles, currently have 19 dogs in their care, including lurchers, German Shepherds and Chinese Cresteds who all sleep and live at her home. I saw a picture of some hanging by their necks from trees.' Mrs Senior, who is also a painter, left behind her career as a singer to look after the animals after a chance encounter with a woman trying to rehome a stray lurcher, Lexus, in 1981. | A grandmother nicknamed the 'Fairy Dogmother' spends more than £28,000 a year looking after the stray or abandoned dogs she has welcomed into her home. For more than 30 years, Pat Senior, 66, has shared her five-bedroom home in Bolton, Greater Manchester, with the animals, taking in dogs from as far afield as Romania and Hungary. She estimates that she spends £240 a week on food and treats for the dogs, with veterinary bills adding another £17,000 to the yearly cost of caring for the pets. Pat Senior, 66, (pictured) who is nicknamed the 'Fairy Dogmother', spends more than £28,000 a year looking after as many as 26 stray or abandoned dogs she has welcomed into her home . Grandmother-of-four Mrs Senior and her businessman husband, Charles, currently have 19 dogs in their care, including lurchers, German Shepherds and Chinese Cresteds who all sleep and live at her home. She has made makeshift beds for the animals in the couple's garage, with some dogs sleeping in the living room, although three Chinese Cresteds are allowed to sleep in her bed. She takes in neglected greyhounds as well as adopting dogs from pounds, and at one stage had 26 dogs living under her roof. Mrs Senior spends £240 a week on food and treats for the dogs, with veterinary bills adding another £17,000 to the yearly cost of caring for the pets . She then made it her mission to open her home to as many neglected dogs as she could, and last year had eight stray hounds brought over from Romania and Hungary at a cost of £350 per animal. Due to the poor condition of many of her dogs her veterinary bill amounts to around £17,000 a year. 'I have been told I am completely mad and I could have brought many properties with all that money but I would rather be me than someone doing nothing,' she said. 'Somebody has got to look after these dogs and not everyone can. They like holidays and an easy life. Mrs Senior and one of her Angels With Furry Coats volunteers, Lorraine, walk some of the rescued dogs . As well as taking in neglected greyhounds, the grandmother-of-four also adopts dogs from her local dog pounds and at one stage had 26 dogs living under her roof . She added: 'I have a lovely home and everything has to be spotless. People are gobsmacked that we have a beautiful house. We do not live in a dog kennel.' Many of the dogs that come into Mrs Senior's care are in bad condition and she says she loves getting them back in shape. 'Many of them are flea bitten or emaciated,' she said. 'But some have been garrotted, had fat poured all over them, burnt with cigarettes and some have even be sexually abused. But it is an amazing feeling with you get them better and their eyes light up.' | A grandmother nicknamed the 'Fairy Dogmother' spends more than £28,000 a year looking after the stray or abandoned dogs she has welcomed into her home. For more than 30 years, Pat Senior, 66, has shared her five-bedroom home in Bolton, Greater Manchester, with the animals, taking in dogs from as far afield as Romania and Hungary. She estimates that she spends £240 a week on food and treats for the dogs, with veterinary bills adding another £17,000 to the yearly cost of caring for the pets. Pat Senior, 66, (pictured) who is nicknamed the 'Fairy Dogmother', spends more than £28,000 a year looking after as many as 26 stray or abandoned dogs she has welcomed into her home . Grandmother-of-four Mrs Senior and her businessman husband, Charles, currently have 19 dogs in their care, including lurchers, German Shepherds and Chinese Cresteds who all sleep and live at her home. She has made makeshift beds for the animals in the couple's garage, with some dogs sleeping in the living room, although three Chinese Cresteds are allowed to sleep in her bed. She takes in neglected greyhounds as well as adopting dogs from pounds, and at one stage had 26 dogs living under her roof. Mrs Senior spends £240 a week on food and treats for the dogs, with veterinary bills adding another £17,000 to the yearly cost of caring for the pets . As well as taking in neglected greyhounds, Mrs Senior also adopts dogs from her local dog pounds and at one stage had 26 dogs living under her roof. She describes meal times as 'chaotic', with her shopping list consisting of 40 small chickens a week for the smaller and medium sized dogs, and two large packs of minced chicken and pasta a day for the larger animals. 'I wake at 6.30am and it's nonstop from then on,' said Mrs Senior. 'We feed the dogs at dinner time and then they get a big dinner in the evening. Within a few weeks she became inundated with calls from greyhound owners wanting her to take the dogs off their hands and so set up the Angels With Furry Coats dog rescue, which is run entirely from her home. She says was then asked to work undercover for a BBC documentary to 'expose the dark side of grey hound racing,' and was horrified to see greyhounds drugged with heroine and living in squalor. She then made it her mission to open her home to as many neglected dogs as she could, and last year had eight stray hounds brought over from Romania and Hungary at a cost of £350 per animal. Due to the poor condition of many of her dogs her veterinary bill amounts to around £17,000 a year. 'I have been told I am completely mad and I could have brought many properties with all that money but I would rather be me than someone doing nothing,' she said. 'Somebody has got to look after these dogs and not everyone can. They like holidays and an easy life. Mrs Senior and one of her Angels With Furry Coats volunteers, Lorraine, walk some of the rescued dogs . As well as taking in neglected greyhounds, the grandmother-of-four also adopts dogs from her local dog pounds and at one stage had 26 dogs living under her roof . 'People were calling and saying if you don't take the dog I will kill it. I decided this is what I am going to do for the rest of my life. 'If I think about it I could have had a pretty good lifestyle if I hadn't spent all this money on the dogs. But I do it because you see these sad cases and when you manage to turn it around it is so worth it.' Mrs Senior, who is also a painter, left behind her career as a singer to look after the animals after a chance encounter with a woman trying to rehome a stray lurcher, Lexus, in 1981 . The mother-of-two says she is rushed off her feet all day, especially as she likes 'to live in a nice house and not a kennel.' She added: 'I have a lovely home and everything has to be spotless. People are gobsmacked that we have a beautiful house. We do not live in a dog kennel.' Many of the dogs that come into Mrs Senior's care are in bad condition and she says she loves getting them back in shape. 'Many of them are flea bitten or emaciated,' she said. 'But some have been garrotted, had fat poured all over them, burnt with cigarettes and some have even be sexually abused. But it is an amazing feeling with you get them better and their eyes light up.' | A grandmother nicknamed the 'Fairy Dogmother' spends more than £28,000 a year looking after the stray or abandoned dogs she has welcomed into her home. For more than 30 years, Pat Senior, 66, has shared her five-bedroom home in Bolton, Greater Manchester, with the animals, taking in dogs from as far afield as Romania and Hungary. She estimates that she spends £240 a week on food and treats for the dogs, with veterinary bills adding another £17,000 to the yearly cost of caring for the pets. Pat Senior, 66, (pictured) who is nicknamed the 'Fairy Dogmother', spends more than £28,000 a year looking after as many as 26 stray or abandoned dogs she has welcomed into her home . 'I have been told I am completely mad and I could have brought many properties with all that money but I would rather be me than someone doing nothing,' she said. 'Somebody has got to look after these dogs and not everyone can. They like holidays and an easy life. 'Many of them are flea bitten or emaciated,' she said. 'But some have been garrotted, had fat poured all over them, burnt with cigarettes and some have even be sexually abused. But it is an amazing feeling with you get them better and their eyes light up.' |
It's a classic Australian saying: 'G'day mate, how you going?'. But when one Australian traveller tried to get American's to repeat it, many were lost for words. Kieran Murray, from Brisbane in Queensland, recently spent months travelling across the US, and documented his interactions with locals all around the country. From a homeless man who was insistent upon telling his story about Britney Spears, to a man who insisted Murray was saying 'Get out of my nightgown', the filmmaker captured it all. Scroll down for video . Aussie filmmaker Kieran Murray has released the second installment of his hilarious series which asks Americans to attempt the Australian accent by saying 'G'day mate, how you going? One man in Austin, Texas (far right) was convinced Murray said 'Get out (of) my nightgown' This is the latest in a series of videos Murray put together one of which is based around the same topic, and another of which asks people to guess what common Australian expressions mean. 'I don't even know what he said!' exclaimed one Texan when asked by the Brisbane man to repeat the phrase. 'Say it again in English?', asked a man in Manhattan, New York. 'Sounds Chinese to me man,' he later added. Many people threw strange sideways glances at the man, trying to understand what he was saying, with one man declaring 'that's Spanish!'. Others erupted into fits of laughter as they tried to translate the classic Australian vernacular, and Murray also ran into one very talkative man intent on repeating he used to live in the back of Britney Spears' dads house. This New Yorker said 'sounds Chinese to me man', when speaking to the Brisbane man . One man in Nashville responded with an incomprehensible sentence while trying his hand at the Aussie accent . This man, who didn't quite get the gist of the question, was insistent on telling a story about Britney Spears . 'I lived in the back, of Britney Spears' dads house', the man, who appears to be homeless, told the filmaker over and over again. When he was asked again to repeat the phrase after Murray, he simply said: 'All right'. While on the subway Murray asked one man to repeat what he said, but he simply declared 'Can't do it'. 'I don't know what you said, were those words?' one woman, who appeared to be at a sporting event, asked the Australian. 'What the hell'd you say?' exclaimed one hog hunter in Texas. Kids giggled as they tried to understand what Murray was saying in his Australian accent . Many times the filmmaker was met with strange glances from confused Americans . Children weren't much better and translating the popular Aussie phrase, but the best of the bunch came from a shirtless man in Austin, Texas. 'Wait I got this,' the man said while surrounded by his friends before triumphantly proclaiming: 'Get out my nightgown!'. 'That's the one. Get out my nightgown. I got it right, I already know I got it,' the man said. Murray even managed to stump a speech therapist who struggled to understand the Australian accent. The video, aptly titled 'G'day Mate: The Sequel' can be viewed in full on Murray's YouTube page. | Kieran Murray asked Americans to repeat 'G'day mate, how you going?'
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'I lived in the back, of Britney Spears' dads house', the man, who appears to be homeless, told the filmaker over and over again. When he was asked again to repeat the phrase after Murray, he simply said: 'All right'. 'That's the one. Get out my nightgown. I got it right, I already know I got it,' the man said. Murray even managed to stump a speech therapist who struggled to understand the Australian accent. The video, aptly titled 'G'day Mate: The Sequel' can be viewed in full on Murray's YouTube page. | It's a classic Australian saying: 'G'day mate, how you going?'. But when one Australian traveller tried to get American's to repeat it, many were lost for words. Kieran Murray, from Brisbane in Queensland, recently spent months travelling across the US, and documented his interactions with locals all around the country. From a homeless man who was insistent upon telling his story about Britney Spears, to a man who insisted Murray was saying 'Get out of my nightgown', the filmmaker captured it all. Scroll down for video . Aussie filmmaker Kieran Murray has released the second installment of his hilarious series which asks Americans to attempt the Australian accent by saying 'G'day mate, how you going? One man in Austin, Texas (far right) was convinced Murray said 'Get out (of) my nightgown' This is the latest in a series of videos Murray put together one of which is based around the same topic, and another of which asks people to guess what common Australian expressions mean. 'I don't even know what he said!' exclaimed one Texan when asked by the Brisbane man to repeat the phrase. Many people threw strange sideways glances at the man, trying to understand what he was saying, with one man declaring 'that's Spanish!'. 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"The colder weather is set to last the first half of May - and the forecast comes less than a fortnight after the mercury breached the 25C (77F) mark.",
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"Getting colder: Visitors to Alnwick Garden in Northumberland enjoy the weather yesterday, with conditions expected to turn this week .",
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"Surface pressure: A cold front (in blue triangles) can be seen moving away from Britain at midnight today after arriving over the weekend .",
"Cloudy, damp weather at the start: More than 38,000 marathon runners in London yesterday were caught on the brink of the cold front .",
"Better weather: Lily, 11, and Jack Manning, six, enjoy the sunny weather in Portsmouth, Hampshire, only six days ago on Monday, April 20 .",
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"How it works: This Met Office moving graphic shows how the arrival of an Arctic Maritime air mass is affecting temperatures in the UK .",
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"Unusual appearance: The common dolphins seen at Weymouth Harbour yesterday are normally found offshore in deep waters in large groups .",
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But the dramatic change is being brought in by a ‘polar plume’ - a cold mass of air moving down from polar regions. ‘But because we have been used to things being so warm in recent weeks, we are going to notice the change.’ More than 38,000 marathon runners in London yesterday were caught on the brink of the cold front, as cloudy, damp weather greeted them at the start. Cloudy, damp weather at the start: More than 38,000 marathon runners in London yesterday were caught on the brink of the cold front . Warmer days: People enjoy the warm weather at Jubilee Gardens next to the London Eye in the centre of the capital on Saturday, April 18 . This morning will see a frost, Mr Powell said, and showers are expected to arrive from the west today, with eastern parts forecast to be the driest. Temperatures will be around 12C (54F) for most, although the far South East could see up to 15C (59F) - but that will come with a few showers late on. A similar high could be seen on Thursday and Friday, but there is expected to be more sunshine, fewer showers and lighter winds by this point. Early forecasts for the Bank Holiday weekend suggest the North East will see the best weather into Saturday - but could still be hit by showers. A pair of dolphins arrived on the south coast of England yesterday, with hundreds of residents enjoying the spectacle. And 48-year-old resident Madeleine Santonna told the BBC: 'I've lived by the harbour all my life and I've never seen anything like it.'. Unusual appearance: The common dolphins seen at Weymouth Harbour yesterday are normally found offshore in deep waters in large groups . | It comes after Britain enjoyed what appeared to be one of the warmest Aprils on record, with a 2014 high of 25.1C (77.2F) recorded in Kent on April 15. This morning will see a frost, Mr Powell said, and showers are expected to arrive from the west today, with eastern parts forecast to be the driest. Tomorrow and Wednesday will also be showery days, with overnight temperatures around freezing and highs of 14C (57F) in the daytime. ‘But because we have been used to things being so warm in recent weeks, we are going to notice the change.’ More than 38,000 marathon runners in London yesterday were caught on the brink of the cold front, as cloudy, damp weather greeted them at the start. Scroll down for video . The common dolphins, normally found offshore in deep waters, spent several hours swimming around Weymouth Harbour in Dorset. Recent weeks might have suggested an early summer, but Britain is now in for a reality check as ice, rain and snow arrive with -5C (23F) temperatures. Unusual appearance: The common dolphins seen at Weymouth Harbour yesterday are normally found offshore in deep waters in large groups . Going for a walk: Visitors to Alnwick Garden admire the spectacular blossom on Prunus serrulata 'Taihaku' trees in the Cherry Orchard . Temperatures will be around 12C (54F) for most, although the far South East could see up to 15C (59F) - but that will come with a few showers late on. Polar plunge: This graphic from Netweather shows the temperature at 850hPa (5,000ft) and the pressure at sea level as of midnight today . Spotted at the harbour: Two dolphins swam around Weymouth in Dorset for several hours yesterday, causing excitement among onlookers . The mercury is expected to fall as low as -2C (28F) early this morning in built-up areas, while rural parts could see -5C (23F), this week’s expected low. Unprecedented sighting: One local resident said she had lived by the harbour for her whole life - but had 'never seen anything like it' Getting colder: Visitors to Alnwick Garden in Northumberland enjoy the weather yesterday, with conditions expected to turn this week . | Recent weeks might have suggested an early summer, but Britain is now in for a reality check as ice, rain and snow arrive with -5C (23F) temperatures. The colder weather is set to last the first half of May - and the forecast comes less than a fortnight after the mercury breached the 25C (77F) mark. Conditions this week are set to be average for April, with showers on the way and temperatures barely in double figures for most of the country. Sleet and snow are forecast for today and tomorrow from the Pennines northwards, and there were small accumulations yesterday in the Cairngorms. Meanwhile the Met Office has a severe yellow ‘be aware’ ice warning for north-east Scotland, warning motorists of a disruption risk until 7am today. Scroll down for video . Surface pressure: A cold front (in blue triangles) can be seen moving away from Britain at midnight today after arriving over the weekend . Cloudy, damp weather at the start: More than 38,000 marathon runners in London yesterday were caught on the brink of the cold front . Better weather: Lily, 11, and Jack Manning, six, enjoy the sunny weather in Portsmouth, Hampshire, only six days ago on Monday, April 20 . Warmer days: People enjoy the warm weather at Jubilee Gardens next to the London Eye in the centre of the capital on Saturday, April 18 . The mercury is expected to fall as low as -2C (28F) early this morning in built-up areas, while rural parts could see -5C (23F), this week’s expected low. The common dolphins, normally found offshore in deep waters, spent several hours swimming around Weymouth Harbour in Dorset. And 48-year-old resident Madeleine Santonna told the BBC: 'I've lived by the harbour all my life and I've never seen anything like it.'. Spotted at the harbour: Two dolphins swam around Weymouth in Dorset for several hours yesterday, causing excitement among onlookers . Unusual appearance: The common dolphins seen at Weymouth Harbour yesterday are normally found offshore in deep waters in large groups . Unprecedented sighting: One local resident said she had lived by the harbour for her whole life - but had 'never seen anything like it' | Recent weeks might have suggested an early summer, but Britain is now in for a reality check as ice, rain and snow arrive with -5C (23F) temperatures. The colder weather is set to last the first half of May - and the forecast comes less than a fortnight after the mercury breached the 25C (77F) mark. Conditions this week are set to be average for April, with showers on the way and temperatures barely in double figures for most of the country. Sleet and snow are forecast for today and tomorrow from the Pennines northwards, and there were small accumulations yesterday in the Cairngorms. Meanwhile the Met Office has a severe yellow ‘be aware’ ice warning for north-east Scotland, warning motorists of a disruption risk until 7am today. Scroll down for video . Getting colder: Visitors to Alnwick Garden in Northumberland enjoy the weather yesterday, with conditions expected to turn this week . Going for a walk: Visitors to Alnwick Garden admire the spectacular blossom on Prunus serrulata 'Taihaku' trees in the Cherry Orchard . Polar plunge: This graphic from Netweather shows the temperature at 850hPa (5,000ft) and the pressure at sea level as of midnight today . Met Office meteorologist Charlie Powell told MailOnline last night: ‘It will feel cooler - temperatures are going to be around average. ‘But because we have been used to things being so warm in recent weeks, we are going to notice the change.’ More than 38,000 marathon runners in London yesterday were caught on the brink of the cold front, as cloudy, damp weather greeted them at the start. Surface pressure: A cold front (in blue triangles) can be seen moving away from Britain at midnight today after arriving over the weekend . Cloudy, damp weather at the start: More than 38,000 marathon runners in London yesterday were caught on the brink of the cold front . Better weather: Lily, 11, and Jack Manning, six, enjoy the sunny weather in Portsmouth, Hampshire, only six days ago on Monday, April 20 . Warmer days: People enjoy the warm weather at Jubilee Gardens next to the London Eye in the centre of the capital on Saturday, April 18 . The mercury is expected to fall as low as -2C (28F) early this morning in built-up areas, while rural parts could see -5C (23F), this week’s expected low. This morning will see a frost, Mr Powell said, and showers are expected to arrive from the west today, with eastern parts forecast to be the driest. And today Britain is even expected to be colder than the Norwegian capital Oslo, which will reach around 13C (55F). Early forecasts for the Bank Holiday weekend suggest the North East will see the best weather into Saturday - but could still be hit by showers. How it works: This Met Office moving graphic shows how the arrival of an Arctic Maritime air mass is affecting temperatures in the UK . A pair of dolphins arrived on the south coast of England yesterday, with hundreds of residents enjoying the spectacle. The common dolphins, normally found offshore in deep waters, spent several hours swimming around Weymouth Harbour in Dorset. And 48-year-old resident Madeleine Santonna told the BBC: 'I've lived by the harbour all my life and I've never seen anything like it.'. Spotted at the harbour: Two dolphins swam around Weymouth in Dorset for several hours yesterday, causing excitement among onlookers . Unusual appearance: The common dolphins seen at Weymouth Harbour yesterday are normally found offshore in deep waters in large groups . Unprecedented sighting: One local resident said she had lived by the harbour for her whole life - but had 'never seen anything like it' | Recent weeks might have suggested an early summer, but Britain is now in for a reality check as ice, rain and snow arrive with -5C (23F) temperatures. The colder weather is set to last the first half of May - and the forecast comes less than a fortnight after the mercury breached the 25C (77F) mark. Conditions this week are set to be average for April, with showers on the way and temperatures barely in double figures for most of the country. Cloudy, damp weather at the start: More than 38,000 marathon runners in London yesterday were caught on the brink of the cold front . Better weather: Lily, 11, and Jack Manning, six, enjoy the sunny weather in Portsmouth, Hampshire, only six days ago on Monday, April 20 . Warmer days: People enjoy the warm weather at Jubilee Gardens next to the London Eye in the centre of the capital on Saturday, April 18 . Unusual appearance: The common dolphins seen at Weymouth Harbour yesterday are normally found offshore in deep waters in large groups . Unprecedented sighting: One local resident said she had lived by the harbour for her whole life - but had 'never seen anything like it' |
A Russian biker gang, which Vladimir Putin describes as his 'friends', has camped out on the Polish border after being banned from entering the country for a World War II memorial ride. Polish authorities said last week they would ban entry to the Night Wolves, with leaders calling their plans to ride through Poland en route to commemorations of World War II a 'provocation'. The group vowed to enter anyway and 15 were seen Monday morning at the border crossing between Brest, Belarus, and Terespol, Poland. Scroll down for video . Stopped: A Belarussian border guard checks the passport of a member of Russia's pro-Putin Night Wolves motorcycle club at a border crossing with Poland near Brest . Links: Vladimir Putin rides a Harley Davidson trike next to Night Wolves leader Alexander Zaldostanov in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, in 2011 . 'Friends': Vladimir Putin, centre, poses for a picture with members of the Night Wolves gang in 2011 . They were allowed to go on by Belarusian guards but they were then held in a hangar by Polish officials. Poland is extremely critical of Russian actions in Ukraine, and is disturbed that the Night Wolves has rallied against the Ukrainian government and celebrated Russia's annexation of Crimea. Border guard spokesman Dariusz Sienicki said: 'These people will not cross into Poland. Each of them will individually receive a decision denying them entry into Poland's territory'. Some Russian bikers had been seen entering Poland earlier but they appeared to belong to another organisation whose members are allowed to enter. Stubborn: A Belarus' border guard stands in front of members of the Russian Night Wolves Motorcycle Club at a border crossing with Poland near Brest yesterday . Bond: Polish bikers welcome a Russian biker who just crossed into Poland at the border crossing with Belarus. Some Russian bikers who are not members of the Night Wolves have been allowed to enter . Many Poles view the Night Wolves with suspicion because the pro-Putin bikers have rallied against the Ukrainian government and celebrated Russia's annexation of Crimea. Members of the Night Wolves rode down en masse to Ukraine's Crimea peninsula just after it was annexed by Russia in March 2014, and members have also fought with pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. The German government has also expressed unease at the bikers and said they would not be welcome. 'This is not a normal bike club. They are tools in the hand of Vladimir Putin to make propaganda,' said Tomasz Czuwara, spokesman for the Open Dialog Foundation, a Polish group that supports Ukraine. President: The Night Wolves leader Alexander Zaldostanov, known as the surgeon, leads a procession of bikers out of Moscow as they started the memorial run on Saturday . A flag bearing the image of Stalin is seen as Night Wolves bikers gather in Moscow ahead of the memorial run . Many Poles view the Night Wolves with suspicion because the pro-Putin bikers have rallied against the Ukrainian government and celebrated Russia's annexation of Crimea . Not all Poles are against them, however. The head of a Polish bikers' group, Wiktor Wegrzyn, called the Polish opposition to the bikers 'anti-Russia hysteria'. He and dozens of other Polish bikers gathered on the Polish side of the border Monday to greet and escort the Night Wolves in case they should make it through. The Night Wolves want to travel across Eastern Europe to honour the Red Army soldiers who died in the Allied defeat of Hitler's Germany, visiting their graves and other war sites. Their aim was to arrive in Berlin for ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II on May 8. They left Moscow on Saturday with tattooed leader Alexander Zaldostanov leading a column of bikers waving red flags with portraits of Stalin and the wartime slogan 'For the Motherland! For Stalin!' out of the gang's clubhouse. Russia's Foreign Ministry said it was 'indignant about the refusal of Polish authorities', and accused Warsaw of lying about the real reasons it was barring the bikers. Members of the Night Wolves Motorcycle Club lay flowers to the Mount of Glory memorial complex in the village of Sloboda, some 25 kilometers east of Minsk, to honour Soviet soldiers of WWII . A Night Wolves biker gives a St. Georges ribbon to a Belarussian military academy cadet at Mount of Glory monument on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus yesterday . The Night Wolves are closely linked to President Vladimir Putin, who has joined the bikers several times at rallies, riding a Harley-Davidson trike, and called them his 'friends.' The gang's leader, Zaldostanov, 52, nicknamed 'the Surgeon' due to his former profession, told journalists on Saturday: 'We won't change our plans or our route.' 'If they don't let us all come in together, then we will enter one by one, using numerous different entry points,' he added. 'If we give up on this rally, then we would have to give up on everything else: May 9 (Victory Day holiday in Russia)… our history and all our values,' he said. But many of the bikers said they had been unable to get visas for Europe's Schengen zone. Zaldostanov said his passport is still at an embassy in Moscow, not specifying which one, and that he did not yet know if he would get the necessary visa for the trip. The bikers intend to visit war graves and war memorials in the countries they pass through. They also plan to stop at the former Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, built by the Nazis in occupied Poland and liberated by Soviet forces. Night Wolves bikers arrive at Mount of Glory monument on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus, yesterday . 'I don't know what they're afraid of. We are not harming anyone, we are just honouring the memory of those who fell to destroy Fascism,' said Alexei Magister, the president of a biker club linked to the Night Wolves. 'We're not afraid of the welcome we'll get in Berlin. Our grandfathers weren't afraid!' said Alexei Vereshchyagin, a biker who was taking a break from fighting Ukrainian forces in the pro-Russian separatist hub of Lugansk. The Night Wolves biker group was founded in 1989, just before the fall of the USSR, and has around 5,000 members across the former Soviet Union. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | The Night Wolves biker gang has been banned from entering Poland .
They are pro-Putin, and the Russian leader has ridden with them .
Poland is extremely critical of Russian actions in Ukraine .
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"A Russian biker gang, which Vladimir Putin describes as his 'friends', has camped out on the Polish border after being banned from entering the country for a World War II memorial ride.",
"Polish authorities said last week they would ban entry to the Night Wolves, with leaders calling their plans to ride through Poland en route to commemorations of World War II a 'provocation'.",
"The group vowed to enter anyway and 15 were seen Monday morning at the border crossing between Brest, Belarus, and Terespol, Poland.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"Stopped: A Belarussian border guard checks the passport of a member of Russia's pro-Putin Night Wolves motorcycle club at a border crossing with Poland near Brest .",
"Links: Vladimir Putin rides a Harley Davidson trike next to Night Wolves leader Alexander Zaldostanov in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, in 2011 .",
"'Friends': Vladimir Putin, centre, poses for a picture with members of the Night Wolves gang in 2011 .",
"They were allowed to go on by Belarusian guards but they were then held in a hangar by Polish officials.",
"Poland is extremely critical of Russian actions in Ukraine, and is disturbed that the Night Wolves has rallied against the Ukrainian government and celebrated Russia's annexation of Crimea.",
"Border guard spokesman Dariusz Sienicki said: 'These people will not cross into Poland.",
"Each of them will individually receive a decision denying them entry into Poland's territory'.",
"Some Russian bikers had been seen entering Poland earlier but they appeared to belong to another organisation whose members are allowed to enter.",
"Stubborn: A Belarus' border guard stands in front of members of the Russian Night Wolves Motorcycle Club at a border crossing with Poland near Brest yesterday .",
"Bond: Polish bikers welcome a Russian biker who just crossed into Poland at the border crossing with Belarus.",
"Some Russian bikers who are not members of the Night Wolves have been allowed to enter .",
"Many Poles view the Night Wolves with suspicion because the pro-Putin bikers have rallied against the Ukrainian government and celebrated Russia's annexation of Crimea.",
"Members of the Night Wolves rode down en masse to Ukraine's Crimea peninsula just after it was annexed by Russia in March 2014, and members have also fought with pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine.",
"The German government has also expressed unease at the bikers and said they would not be welcome.",
"'This is not a normal bike club.",
"They are tools in the hand of Vladimir Putin to make propaganda,' said Tomasz Czuwara, spokesman for the Open Dialog Foundation, a Polish group that supports Ukraine.",
"President: The Night Wolves leader Alexander Zaldostanov, known as the surgeon, leads a procession of bikers out of Moscow as they started the memorial run on Saturday .",
"A flag bearing the image of Stalin is seen as Night Wolves bikers gather in Moscow ahead of the memorial run .",
"Many Poles view the Night Wolves with suspicion because the pro-Putin bikers have rallied against the Ukrainian government and celebrated Russia's annexation of Crimea .",
"Not all Poles are against them, however.",
"The head of a Polish bikers' group, Wiktor Wegrzyn, called the Polish opposition to the bikers 'anti-Russia hysteria'.",
"He and dozens of other Polish bikers gathered on the Polish side of the border Monday to greet and escort the Night Wolves in case they should make it through.",
"The Night Wolves want to travel across Eastern Europe to honour the Red Army soldiers who died in the Allied defeat of Hitler's Germany, visiting their graves and other war sites.",
"Their aim was to arrive in Berlin for ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II on May 8.",
"They left Moscow on Saturday with tattooed leader Alexander Zaldostanov leading a column of bikers waving red flags with portraits of Stalin and the wartime slogan 'For the Motherland!",
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"out of the gang's clubhouse.",
"Russia's Foreign Ministry said it was 'indignant about the refusal of Polish authorities', and accused Warsaw of lying about the real reasons it was barring the bikers.",
"Members of the Night Wolves Motorcycle Club lay flowers to the Mount of Glory memorial complex in the village of Sloboda, some 25 kilometers east of Minsk, to honour Soviet soldiers of WWII .",
"A Night Wolves biker gives a St. Georges ribbon to a Belarussian military academy cadet at Mount of Glory monument on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus yesterday .",
"The Night Wolves are closely linked to President Vladimir Putin, who has joined the bikers several times at rallies, riding a Harley-Davidson trike, and called them his 'friends.'",
"The gang's leader, Zaldostanov, 52, nicknamed 'the Surgeon' due to his former profession, told journalists on Saturday: 'We won't change our plans or our route.'",
"'If they don't let us all come in together, then we will enter one by one, using numerous different entry points,' he added.",
"'If we give up on this rally, then we would have to give up on everything else: May 9 (Victory Day holiday in Russia)… our history and all our values,' he said.",
"But many of the bikers said they had been unable to get visas for Europe's Schengen zone.",
"Zaldostanov said his passport is still at an embassy in Moscow, not specifying which one, and that he did not yet know if he would get the necessary visa for the trip.",
"The bikers intend to visit war graves and war memorials in the countries they pass through.",
"They also plan to stop at the former Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, built by the Nazis in occupied Poland and liberated by Soviet forces.",
"Night Wolves bikers arrive at Mount of Glory monument on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus, yesterday .",
"'I don't know what they're afraid of.",
"We are not harming anyone, we are just honouring the memory of those who fell to destroy Fascism,' said Alexei Magister, the president of a biker club linked to the Night Wolves.",
"'We're not afraid of the welcome we'll get in Berlin.",
"Our grandfathers weren't afraid!'",
"said Alexei Vereshchyagin, a biker who was taking a break from fighting Ukrainian forces in the pro-Russian separatist hub of Lugansk.",
"The Night Wolves biker group was founded in 1989, just before the fall of the USSR, and has around 5,000 members across the former Soviet Union.",
"Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article."
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Stubborn: A Belarus' border guard stands in front of members of the Russian Night Wolves Motorcycle Club at a border crossing with Poland near Brest yesterday . Some Russian bikers who are not members of the Night Wolves have been allowed to enter . Members of the Night Wolves rode down en masse to Ukraine's Crimea peninsula just after it was annexed by Russia in March 2014, and members have also fought with pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. 'This is not a normal bike club. President: The Night Wolves leader Alexander Zaldostanov, known as the surgeon, leads a procession of bikers out of Moscow as they started the memorial run on Saturday . Many Poles view the Night Wolves with suspicion because the pro-Putin bikers have rallied against the Ukrainian government and celebrated Russia's annexation of Crimea . The head of a Polish bikers' group, Wiktor Wegrzyn, called the Polish opposition to the bikers 'anti-Russia hysteria'. The Night Wolves want to travel across Eastern Europe to honour the Red Army soldiers who died in the Allied defeat of Hitler's Germany, visiting their graves and other war sites. They left Moscow on Saturday with tattooed leader Alexander Zaldostanov leading a column of bikers waving red flags with portraits of Stalin and the wartime slogan 'For the Motherland! out of the gang's clubhouse. Members of the Night Wolves Motorcycle Club lay flowers to the Mount of Glory memorial complex in the village of Sloboda, some 25 kilometers east of Minsk, to honour Soviet soldiers of WWII . The Night Wolves are closely linked to President Vladimir Putin, who has joined the bikers several times at rallies, riding a Harley-Davidson trike, and called them his 'friends.' 'If they don't let us all come in together, then we will enter one by one, using numerous different entry points,' he added. But many of the bikers said they had been unable to get visas for Europe's Schengen zone. The bikers intend to visit war graves and war memorials in the countries they pass through. Night Wolves bikers arrive at Mount of Glory monument on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus, yesterday . We are not harming anyone, we are just honouring the memory of those who fell to destroy Fascism,' said Alexei Magister, the president of a biker club linked to the Night Wolves. Our grandfathers weren't afraid!' The Night Wolves biker group was founded in 1989, just before the fall of the USSR, and has around 5,000 members across the former Soviet Union. | The German government has also expressed unease at the bikers and said they would not be welcome. Their aim was to arrive in Berlin for ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II on May 8. The group vowed to enter anyway and 15 were seen Monday morning at the border crossing between Brest, Belarus, and Terespol, Poland. We are not harming anyone, we are just honouring the memory of those who fell to destroy Fascism,' said Alexei Magister, the president of a biker club linked to the Night Wolves. 'If they don't let us all come in together, then we will enter one by one, using numerous different entry points,' he added. A flag bearing the image of Stalin is seen as Night Wolves bikers gather in Moscow ahead of the memorial run . President: The Night Wolves leader Alexander Zaldostanov, known as the surgeon, leads a procession of bikers out of Moscow as they started the memorial run on Saturday . Some Russian bikers who are not members of the Night Wolves have been allowed to enter . He and dozens of other Polish bikers gathered on the Polish side of the border Monday to greet and escort the Night Wolves in case they should make it through. They are tools in the hand of Vladimir Putin to make propaganda,' said Tomasz Czuwara, spokesman for the Open Dialog Foundation, a Polish group that supports Ukraine. said Alexei Vereshchyagin, a biker who was taking a break from fighting Ukrainian forces in the pro-Russian separatist hub of Lugansk. Members of the Night Wolves rode down en masse to Ukraine's Crimea peninsula just after it was annexed by Russia in March 2014, and members have also fought with pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. The gang's leader, Zaldostanov, 52, nicknamed 'the Surgeon' due to his former profession, told journalists on Saturday: 'We won't change our plans or our route.' The Night Wolves are closely linked to President Vladimir Putin, who has joined the bikers several times at rallies, riding a Harley-Davidson trike, and called them his 'friends.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | A Russian biker gang, which Vladimir Putin describes as his 'friends', has camped out on the Polish border after being banned from entering the country for a World War II memorial ride. Polish authorities said last week they would ban entry to the Night Wolves, with leaders calling their plans to ride through Poland en route to commemorations of World War II a 'provocation'. The group vowed to enter anyway and 15 were seen Monday morning at the border crossing between Brest, Belarus, and Terespol, Poland. Scroll down for video . Stopped: A Belarussian border guard checks the passport of a member of Russia's pro-Putin Night Wolves motorcycle club at a border crossing with Poland near Brest . Links: Vladimir Putin rides a Harley Davidson trike next to Night Wolves leader Alexander Zaldostanov in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, in 2011 . 'Friends': Vladimir Putin, centre, poses for a picture with members of the Night Wolves gang in 2011 . They were allowed to go on by Belarusian guards but they were then held in a hangar by Polish officials. Poland is extremely critical of Russian actions in Ukraine, and is disturbed that the Night Wolves has rallied against the Ukrainian government and celebrated Russia's annexation of Crimea. A flag bearing the image of Stalin is seen as Night Wolves bikers gather in Moscow ahead of the memorial run . Many Poles view the Night Wolves with suspicion because the pro-Putin bikers have rallied against the Ukrainian government and celebrated Russia's annexation of Crimea . Not all Poles are against them, however. The head of a Polish bikers' group, Wiktor Wegrzyn, called the Polish opposition to the bikers 'anti-Russia hysteria'. He and dozens of other Polish bikers gathered on the Polish side of the border Monday to greet and escort the Night Wolves in case they should make it through. The Night Wolves want to travel across Eastern Europe to honour the Red Army soldiers who died in the Allied defeat of Hitler's Germany, visiting their graves and other war sites. Their aim was to arrive in Berlin for ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II on May 8. They left Moscow on Saturday with tattooed leader Alexander Zaldostanov leading a column of bikers waving red flags with portraits of Stalin and the wartime slogan 'For the Motherland! For Stalin!' Night Wolves bikers arrive at Mount of Glory monument on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus, yesterday . 'I don't know what they're afraid of. We are not harming anyone, we are just honouring the memory of those who fell to destroy Fascism,' said Alexei Magister, the president of a biker club linked to the Night Wolves. 'We're not afraid of the welcome we'll get in Berlin. Our grandfathers weren't afraid!' said Alexei Vereshchyagin, a biker who was taking a break from fighting Ukrainian forces in the pro-Russian separatist hub of Lugansk. The Night Wolves biker group was founded in 1989, just before the fall of the USSR, and has around 5,000 members across the former Soviet Union. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | A Russian biker gang, which Vladimir Putin describes as his 'friends', has camped out on the Polish border after being banned from entering the country for a World War II memorial ride. Polish authorities said last week they would ban entry to the Night Wolves, with leaders calling their plans to ride through Poland en route to commemorations of World War II a 'provocation'. The group vowed to enter anyway and 15 were seen Monday morning at the border crossing between Brest, Belarus, and Terespol, Poland. Scroll down for video . Stopped: A Belarussian border guard checks the passport of a member of Russia's pro-Putin Night Wolves motorcycle club at a border crossing with Poland near Brest . Links: Vladimir Putin rides a Harley Davidson trike next to Night Wolves leader Alexander Zaldostanov in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, in 2011 . 'Friends': Vladimir Putin, centre, poses for a picture with members of the Night Wolves gang in 2011 . They were allowed to go on by Belarusian guards but they were then held in a hangar by Polish officials. Poland is extremely critical of Russian actions in Ukraine, and is disturbed that the Night Wolves has rallied against the Ukrainian government and celebrated Russia's annexation of Crimea. Border guard spokesman Dariusz Sienicki said: 'These people will not cross into Poland. Each of them will individually receive a decision denying them entry into Poland's territory'. Some Russian bikers had been seen entering Poland earlier but they appeared to belong to another organisation whose members are allowed to enter. Stubborn: A Belarus' border guard stands in front of members of the Russian Night Wolves Motorcycle Club at a border crossing with Poland near Brest yesterday . They are tools in the hand of Vladimir Putin to make propaganda,' said Tomasz Czuwara, spokesman for the Open Dialog Foundation, a Polish group that supports Ukraine. President: The Night Wolves leader Alexander Zaldostanov, known as the surgeon, leads a procession of bikers out of Moscow as they started the memorial run on Saturday . A flag bearing the image of Stalin is seen as Night Wolves bikers gather in Moscow ahead of the memorial run . Many Poles view the Night Wolves with suspicion because the pro-Putin bikers have rallied against the Ukrainian government and celebrated Russia's annexation of Crimea . Not all Poles are against them, however. The head of a Polish bikers' group, Wiktor Wegrzyn, called the Polish opposition to the bikers 'anti-Russia hysteria'. He and dozens of other Polish bikers gathered on the Polish side of the border Monday to greet and escort the Night Wolves in case they should make it through. The Night Wolves want to travel across Eastern Europe to honour the Red Army soldiers who died in the Allied defeat of Hitler's Germany, visiting their graves and other war sites. Their aim was to arrive in Berlin for ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II on May 8. They left Moscow on Saturday with tattooed leader Alexander Zaldostanov leading a column of bikers waving red flags with portraits of Stalin and the wartime slogan 'For the Motherland! For Stalin!' out of the gang's clubhouse. Russia's Foreign Ministry said it was 'indignant about the refusal of Polish authorities', and accused Warsaw of lying about the real reasons it was barring the bikers. But many of the bikers said they had been unable to get visas for Europe's Schengen zone. Zaldostanov said his passport is still at an embassy in Moscow, not specifying which one, and that he did not yet know if he would get the necessary visa for the trip. The bikers intend to visit war graves and war memorials in the countries they pass through. They also plan to stop at the former Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, built by the Nazis in occupied Poland and liberated by Soviet forces. Night Wolves bikers arrive at Mount of Glory monument on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus, yesterday . 'I don't know what they're afraid of. We are not harming anyone, we are just honouring the memory of those who fell to destroy Fascism,' said Alexei Magister, the president of a biker club linked to the Night Wolves. 'We're not afraid of the welcome we'll get in Berlin. Our grandfathers weren't afraid!' said Alexei Vereshchyagin, a biker who was taking a break from fighting Ukrainian forces in the pro-Russian separatist hub of Lugansk. The Night Wolves biker group was founded in 1989, just before the fall of the USSR, and has around 5,000 members across the former Soviet Union. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | A Russian biker gang, which Vladimir Putin describes as his 'friends', has camped out on the Polish border after being banned from entering the country for a World War II memorial ride. Polish authorities said last week they would ban entry to the Night Wolves, with leaders calling their plans to ride through Poland en route to commemorations of World War II a 'provocation'. The group vowed to enter anyway and 15 were seen Monday morning at the border crossing between Brest, Belarus, and Terespol, Poland. Scroll down for video . Stopped: A Belarussian border guard checks the passport of a member of Russia's pro-Putin Night Wolves motorcycle club at a border crossing with Poland near Brest . Not all Poles are against them, however. The head of a Polish bikers' group, Wiktor Wegrzyn, called the Polish opposition to the bikers 'anti-Russia hysteria'. He and dozens of other Polish bikers gathered on the Polish side of the border Monday to greet and escort the Night Wolves in case they should make it through. The Night Wolves want to travel across Eastern Europe to honour the Red Army soldiers who died in the Allied defeat of Hitler's Germany, visiting their graves and other war sites. Their aim was to arrive in Berlin for ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II on May 8. Our grandfathers weren't afraid!' said Alexei Vereshchyagin, a biker who was taking a break from fighting Ukrainian forces in the pro-Russian separatist hub of Lugansk. The Night Wolves biker group was founded in 1989, just before the fall of the USSR, and has around 5,000 members across the former Soviet Union. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. |
A senior writer for the Australian Financial Review has labelled Anzacs 'racist yobs', while standing up for an SBS football reporter who was sacked after condemning Anzac day on Twitter. SBS journalist Scott McIntyre was fired on Sunday over his tweets which called Anzac day 'the cultification of an imperialist invasion' and accused Australian Diggers of committing war crimes which included 'widespread rape and theft.' Speaking up in support of him, the AFR's Geoff Winestock wrote on the social media site: 'Ridiculous. Frightening. I also think Anzacs were racist yobs and Anzac Day is a death cult. Sack me Fairfax.' On Friday, the day before Anzac day, Mr Winestock said of the memorial: 'Anzac Day wish: in next 30 years there will be no wars and in 50 years no soldiers around to honour.' Scroll down for video . Australian Financial Review journalist Geoff Winestock (left) has spoken out in support of sacked SBS journalist Scott McIntyre (right), who was fired on Sunday over his controversial Anzac day tweets . The senior writer for the Australian Financial Review labelled Anzacs 'racist yobs' The day before Anzac day, Mr Winestock said he hoped 'in 50 years no soldiers around to honour' Both Fairfax and Mr Winestock declined to comment when contacted by Daily Mail Australia. After a public backlash against McIntyre's comments, SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid and Director of Sport, Ken Shipp said in a joint statement that his 'highly inappropriate and disrespectful' comments have 'caused his on-air position at SBS to become untenable.' 'Mr McIntyre’s actions have breached the SBS Code of Conduct and social media policy and as a result, SBS has taken decisive action to terminate Mr McIntyre’s position at SBS, with immediate effect.' McIntyre's comments sparked outrage late on Anzac day, with Communications Minister Malcolm Turnball calling them 'despicable remarks' and social media users taking to twitter to spread the #sackScottMcIntre hashtag. In his tweets, the SBS football journalist condemned Anzac day as an 'imperialist invasion.' McIntyre referred to the Anzac's landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey . 'We remember and commemorate our ANZACs': SBS Michael Ebeid was quick to distance the broadcaster from McIntyre's comments on Saturday evening, saying they are 'not at all the views of @SBS' 'The cultification of an imperialist invasion of a foreign nation that Australia had no quarrel with is against all ideals of modern society,' McIntyre tweeted, referring to the Anzac's landing on Turkey's Gallipoli peninsula. In other tweets, the reporter mocked the 'these brave Anzacs' and accused Diggers of committing war crimes. 'Remembering the summary execution, widespread rape and theft committed by these 'brave' Anzacs in Egypt, Palestine and Japan,' he tweeted. 'Wonder if the poorly-read, largely white, nationalist drinkers and gamblers pause today to consider the horror that all mankind suffered. Mr McIntyre has more than 30,000 Twitter followers. The SBS journalist accused the Australian diggers of committing war crimes . McIntyre condemned the commemoration of Anzac Day and mocked the Digger's bravery . McIntyre's comments referred to the soldiers as 'terrorists' and were met with disgust by Twitter users . McIntyre's comments came on the 100th anniversary of the tragic Battle of Gallipoli (members of the public seen streaming into the Australian War Memorial, right, and names of fallen soldiers, left) Mr Turnbull also chimed into the discussion, calling the comments 'offensive' SBS's managing director Michael Ebeid was quick to distance the national broadcaster from McIntyre's comments on Saturday evening, after incensed social media users launched a Twitter tirade calling for the company to fire the reporter. 'Comments from @mcintinhos are his own, disrespectful and not at all the views of @SBS. We remember and commemorate our ANZACs,' Mr Ebeid wrote on Twitter. The offensive tweets were still live on McIntyre's Twitter feed the day after they were published, prompting angry social media users to accuse SBS of being 'complicit' and labelling Mr Ebeid's tweet a 'token apology.' SBS's managing director Michael Ebeid was quick to distance the media company . Angry social media users accused SBS of being 'complicit' Others accused SBS Managing Director Mr Ebeid's of making a 'token apology' last night . Social media users claimed that the tweets were offensive and 'un-Australian' especially on Anzac Day . SBS has since responded with an official apology for offence caused, stating 'respect for Australian audiences is paramount at SBS.' 'At SBS, employees on and off air are encouraged to participate in social media, however maintaining the integrity of the network and audience trust is vital,' Mr Ebeid and Mr Shipp said in the today's statement. 'It is unfortunate that on this very important occasion, Mr McIntyre’s comments have compromised both. 'SBS apologises for any offence or harm caused by Mr McIntyre’s comments which in no way reflect the views of the network. SBS supports our Anzacs and has devoted unprecedented resources to coverage of the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.' Flag bearers stand to attention during the 100th anniversary service of ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) landings at Galllipoli, an event the Australian sports reporter has called 'an imperialist invasion' Twitter users labelled McIntyre's comments an 'Un-australian anti Anzac disgrace!' Disgusted social media users began circulating the hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre. Twitter user Brian Cox wrote: '#sackScottMcIntyre SBS sack this dirty traitor! Un-australian anti Anzac disgrace! Calling Anzac's war criminals on this sacred day!' 'Come on SBS this disrespectful little grub needs to go #sackScottMcIntyre,' Jimmy Nuciforo added. 'The ANZACS died defending what this idiot is abusing - free speech,' tweeted another social media user. The hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre began trending on Twitter after social media users saw his comments . McIntyre's comments were labelled offensive, especially in light of the centenary of Gallipoli . Some Twitter users defended his right to free speech, and said that if Mr McIntyre was fired for 'speaking the truth' that was compromising his right to express himself. Others took offense to the fact the comments were coming from someone employed with taxpayer funds. 'He should lose his taxpayer funded job,' said one Twitter user, while another said, 'Not normally my thing, but since I am paying for it .... #sackScottMcIntyre'. | Australian Financial Review writer Geoff Winestock told Fairfax to sack him .
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Scott McIntyre was sacked over his ANZAC day tweets .
Remembering 'rape and theft' committed by 'brave' Anzacs, he tweeted .
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'SBS apologises for any offence or harm caused by Mr McIntyre’s comments' the broadcaster says . | 402be4287af1839cf773d0eff56c637b1a4309a2 | [
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"SBS journalist Scott McIntyre was fired on Sunday over his tweets which called Anzac day 'the cultification of an imperialist invasion' and accused Australian Diggers of committing war crimes which included 'widespread rape and theft.'",
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"On Friday, the day before Anzac day, Mr Winestock said of the memorial: 'Anzac Day wish: in next 30 years there will be no wars and in 50 years no soldiers around to honour.'",
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"Australian Financial Review journalist Geoff Winestock (left) has spoken out in support of sacked SBS journalist Scott McIntyre (right), who was fired on Sunday over his controversial Anzac day tweets .",
"The senior writer for the Australian Financial Review labelled Anzacs 'racist yobs' The day before Anzac day, Mr Winestock said he hoped 'in 50 years no soldiers around to honour' Both Fairfax and Mr Winestock declined to comment when contacted by Daily Mail Australia.",
"After a public backlash against McIntyre's comments, SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid and Director of Sport, Ken Shipp said in a joint statement that his 'highly inappropriate and disrespectful' comments have 'caused his on-air position at SBS to become untenable.'",
"'Mr McIntyre’s actions have breached the SBS Code of Conduct and social media policy and as a result, SBS has taken decisive action to terminate Mr McIntyre’s position at SBS, with immediate effect.'",
"McIntyre's comments sparked outrage late on Anzac day, with Communications Minister Malcolm Turnball calling them 'despicable remarks' and social media users taking to twitter to spread the #sackScottMcIntre hashtag.",
"In his tweets, the SBS football journalist condemned Anzac day as an 'imperialist invasion.'",
"McIntyre referred to the Anzac's landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey .",
"'We remember and commemorate our ANZACs': SBS Michael Ebeid was quick to distance the broadcaster from McIntyre's comments on Saturday evening, saying they are 'not at all the views of @SBS' 'The cultification of an imperialist invasion of a foreign nation that Australia had no quarrel with is against all ideals of modern society,' McIntyre tweeted, referring to the Anzac's landing on Turkey's Gallipoli peninsula.",
"In other tweets, the reporter mocked the 'these brave Anzacs' and accused Diggers of committing war crimes.",
"'Remembering the summary execution, widespread rape and theft committed by these 'brave' Anzacs in Egypt, Palestine and Japan,' he tweeted.",
"'Wonder if the poorly-read, largely white, nationalist drinkers and gamblers pause today to consider the horror that all mankind suffered.",
"Mr McIntyre has more than 30,000 Twitter followers.",
"The SBS journalist accused the Australian diggers of committing war crimes .",
"McIntyre condemned the commemoration of Anzac Day and mocked the Digger's bravery .",
"McIntyre's comments referred to the soldiers as 'terrorists' and were met with disgust by Twitter users .",
"McIntyre's comments came on the 100th anniversary of the tragic Battle of Gallipoli (members of the public seen streaming into the Australian War Memorial, right, and names of fallen soldiers, left) Mr Turnbull also chimed into the discussion, calling the comments 'offensive' SBS's managing director Michael Ebeid was quick to distance the national broadcaster from McIntyre's comments on Saturday evening, after incensed social media users launched a Twitter tirade calling for the company to fire the reporter.",
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"We remember and commemorate our ANZACs,' Mr Ebeid wrote on Twitter.",
"The offensive tweets were still live on McIntyre's Twitter feed the day after they were published, prompting angry social media users to accuse SBS of being 'complicit' and labelling Mr Ebeid's tweet a 'token apology.'",
"SBS's managing director Michael Ebeid was quick to distance the media company .",
"Angry social media users accused SBS of being 'complicit' Others accused SBS Managing Director Mr Ebeid's of making a 'token apology' last night .",
"Social media users claimed that the tweets were offensive and 'un-Australian' especially on Anzac Day .",
"SBS has since responded with an official apology for offence caused, stating 'respect for Australian audiences is paramount at SBS.'",
"'At SBS, employees on and off air are encouraged to participate in social media, however maintaining the integrity of the network and audience trust is vital,' Mr Ebeid and Mr Shipp said in the today's statement.",
"'It is unfortunate that on this very important occasion, Mr McIntyre’s comments have compromised both.",
"'SBS apologises for any offence or harm caused by Mr McIntyre’s comments which in no way reflect the views of the network.",
"SBS supports our Anzacs and has devoted unprecedented resources to coverage of the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.'",
"Flag bearers stand to attention during the 100th anniversary service of ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) landings at Galllipoli, an event the Australian sports reporter has called 'an imperialist invasion' Twitter users labelled McIntyre's comments an 'Un-australian anti Anzac disgrace!'",
"Disgusted social media users began circulating the hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre.",
"Twitter user Brian Cox wrote: '#sackScottMcIntyre SBS sack this dirty traitor!",
"Un-australian anti Anzac disgrace!",
"Calling Anzac's war criminals on this sacred day!'",
"'Come on SBS this disrespectful little grub needs to go #sackScottMcIntyre,' Jimmy Nuciforo added.",
"'The ANZACS died defending what this idiot is abusing - free speech,' tweeted another social media user.",
"The hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre began trending on Twitter after social media users saw his comments .",
"McIntyre's comments were labelled offensive, especially in light of the centenary of Gallipoli .",
"Some Twitter users defended his right to free speech, and said that if Mr McIntyre was fired for 'speaking the truth' that was compromising his right to express himself.",
"Others took offense to the fact the comments were coming from someone employed with taxpayer funds.",
"'He should lose his taxpayer funded job,' said one Twitter user, while another said, 'Not normally my thing, but since I am paying for it .... #sackScottMcIntyre'."
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After a public backlash against McIntyre's comments, SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid and Director of Sport, Ken Shipp said in a joint statement that his 'highly inappropriate and disrespectful' comments have 'caused his on-air position at SBS to become untenable.' McIntyre's comments sparked outrage late on Anzac day, with Communications Minister Malcolm Turnball calling them 'despicable remarks' and social media users taking to twitter to spread the #sackScottMcIntre hashtag. McIntyre referred to the Anzac's landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey . In other tweets, the reporter mocked the 'these brave Anzacs' and accused Diggers of committing war crimes. 'Wonder if the poorly-read, largely white, nationalist drinkers and gamblers pause today to consider the horror that all mankind suffered. The SBS journalist accused the Australian diggers of committing war crimes . McIntyre's comments referred to the soldiers as 'terrorists' and were met with disgust by Twitter users . 'Comments from @mcintinhos are his own, disrespectful and not at all the views of @SBS. The offensive tweets were still live on McIntyre's Twitter feed the day after they were published, prompting angry social media users to accuse SBS of being 'complicit' and labelling Mr Ebeid's tweet a 'token apology.' Angry social media users accused SBS of being 'complicit' Others accused SBS Managing Director Mr Ebeid's of making a 'token apology' last night . SBS has since responded with an official apology for offence caused, stating 'respect for Australian audiences is paramount at SBS.' 'It is unfortunate that on this very important occasion, Mr McIntyre’s comments have compromised both. SBS supports our Anzacs and has devoted unprecedented resources to coverage of the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.' Disgusted social media users began circulating the hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre. Un-australian anti Anzac disgrace! 'Come on SBS this disrespectful little grub needs to go #sackScottMcIntyre,' Jimmy Nuciforo added. The hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre began trending on Twitter after social media users saw his comments . Some Twitter users defended his right to free speech, and said that if Mr McIntyre was fired for 'speaking the truth' that was compromising his right to express himself. 'He should lose his taxpayer funded job,' said one Twitter user, while another said, 'Not normally my thing, but since I am paying for it .... #sackScottMcIntyre'. | Speaking up in support of him, the AFR's Geoff Winestock wrote on the social media site: 'Ridiculous. McIntyre's comments referred to the soldiers as 'terrorists' and were met with disgust by Twitter users . SBS's managing director Michael Ebeid was quick to distance the media company . The SBS journalist accused the Australian diggers of committing war crimes . SBS has since responded with an official apology for offence caused, stating 'respect for Australian audiences is paramount at SBS.' We remember and commemorate our ANZACs,' Mr Ebeid wrote on Twitter. The hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre began trending on Twitter after social media users saw his comments . Twitter user Brian Cox wrote: '#sackScottMcIntyre SBS sack this dirty traitor! 'The ANZACS died defending what this idiot is abusing - free speech,' tweeted another social media user. After a public backlash against McIntyre's comments, SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid and Director of Sport, Ken Shipp said in a joint statement that his 'highly inappropriate and disrespectful' comments have 'caused his on-air position at SBS to become untenable.' Calling Anzac's war criminals on this sacred day!' McIntyre's comments were labelled offensive, especially in light of the centenary of Gallipoli . A senior writer for the Australian Financial Review has labelled Anzacs 'racist yobs', while standing up for an SBS football reporter who was sacked after condemning Anzac day on Twitter. McIntyre condemned the commemoration of Anzac Day and mocked the Digger's bravery . In his tweets, the SBS football journalist condemned Anzac day as an 'imperialist invasion.' | A senior writer for the Australian Financial Review has labelled Anzacs 'racist yobs', while standing up for an SBS football reporter who was sacked after condemning Anzac day on Twitter. SBS journalist Scott McIntyre was fired on Sunday over his tweets which called Anzac day 'the cultification of an imperialist invasion' and accused Australian Diggers of committing war crimes which included 'widespread rape and theft.' Speaking up in support of him, the AFR's Geoff Winestock wrote on the social media site: 'Ridiculous. Frightening. I also think Anzacs were racist yobs and Anzac Day is a death cult. Sack me Fairfax.' On Friday, the day before Anzac day, Mr Winestock said of the memorial: 'Anzac Day wish: in next 30 years there will be no wars and in 50 years no soldiers around to honour.' Scroll down for video . The SBS journalist accused the Australian diggers of committing war crimes . McIntyre condemned the commemoration of Anzac Day and mocked the Digger's bravery . McIntyre's comments referred to the soldiers as 'terrorists' and were met with disgust by Twitter users . McIntyre's comments came on the 100th anniversary of the tragic Battle of Gallipoli (members of the public seen streaming into the Australian War Memorial, right, and names of fallen soldiers, left) Mr Turnbull also chimed into the discussion, calling the comments 'offensive' SBS's managing director Michael Ebeid was quick to distance the national broadcaster from McIntyre's comments on Saturday evening, after incensed social media users launched a Twitter tirade calling for the company to fire the reporter. 'Comments from @mcintinhos are his own, disrespectful and not at all the views of @SBS. We remember and commemorate our ANZACs,' Mr Ebeid wrote on Twitter. The offensive tweets were still live on McIntyre's Twitter feed the day after they were published, prompting angry social media users to accuse SBS of being 'complicit' and labelling Mr Ebeid's tweet a 'token apology.' 'Come on SBS this disrespectful little grub needs to go #sackScottMcIntyre,' Jimmy Nuciforo added. 'The ANZACS died defending what this idiot is abusing - free speech,' tweeted another social media user. The hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre began trending on Twitter after social media users saw his comments . McIntyre's comments were labelled offensive, especially in light of the centenary of Gallipoli . Some Twitter users defended his right to free speech, and said that if Mr McIntyre was fired for 'speaking the truth' that was compromising his right to express himself. Others took offense to the fact the comments were coming from someone employed with taxpayer funds. 'He should lose his taxpayer funded job,' said one Twitter user, while another said, 'Not normally my thing, but since I am paying for it .... #sackScottMcIntyre'. | A senior writer for the Australian Financial Review has labelled Anzacs 'racist yobs', while standing up for an SBS football reporter who was sacked after condemning Anzac day on Twitter. SBS journalist Scott McIntyre was fired on Sunday over his tweets which called Anzac day 'the cultification of an imperialist invasion' and accused Australian Diggers of committing war crimes which included 'widespread rape and theft.' Speaking up in support of him, the AFR's Geoff Winestock wrote on the social media site: 'Ridiculous. Frightening. I also think Anzacs were racist yobs and Anzac Day is a death cult. Sack me Fairfax.' On Friday, the day before Anzac day, Mr Winestock said of the memorial: 'Anzac Day wish: in next 30 years there will be no wars and in 50 years no soldiers around to honour.' Scroll down for video . Australian Financial Review journalist Geoff Winestock (left) has spoken out in support of sacked SBS journalist Scott McIntyre (right), who was fired on Sunday over his controversial Anzac day tweets . The senior writer for the Australian Financial Review labelled Anzacs 'racist yobs' The day before Anzac day, Mr Winestock said he hoped 'in 50 years no soldiers around to honour' Both Fairfax and Mr Winestock declined to comment when contacted by Daily Mail Australia. After a public backlash against McIntyre's comments, SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid and Director of Sport, Ken Shipp said in a joint statement that his 'highly inappropriate and disrespectful' comments have 'caused his on-air position at SBS to become untenable.' 'Mr McIntyre’s actions have breached the SBS Code of Conduct and social media policy and as a result, SBS has taken decisive action to terminate Mr McIntyre’s position at SBS, with immediate effect.' 'Wonder if the poorly-read, largely white, nationalist drinkers and gamblers pause today to consider the horror that all mankind suffered. Mr McIntyre has more than 30,000 Twitter followers. The SBS journalist accused the Australian diggers of committing war crimes . McIntyre condemned the commemoration of Anzac Day and mocked the Digger's bravery . McIntyre's comments referred to the soldiers as 'terrorists' and were met with disgust by Twitter users . McIntyre's comments came on the 100th anniversary of the tragic Battle of Gallipoli (members of the public seen streaming into the Australian War Memorial, right, and names of fallen soldiers, left) Mr Turnbull also chimed into the discussion, calling the comments 'offensive' SBS's managing director Michael Ebeid was quick to distance the national broadcaster from McIntyre's comments on Saturday evening, after incensed social media users launched a Twitter tirade calling for the company to fire the reporter. 'Comments from @mcintinhos are his own, disrespectful and not at all the views of @SBS. We remember and commemorate our ANZACs,' Mr Ebeid wrote on Twitter. The offensive tweets were still live on McIntyre's Twitter feed the day after they were published, prompting angry social media users to accuse SBS of being 'complicit' and labelling Mr Ebeid's tweet a 'token apology.' SBS's managing director Michael Ebeid was quick to distance the media company . Angry social media users accused SBS of being 'complicit' Others accused SBS Managing Director Mr Ebeid's of making a 'token apology' last night . Disgusted social media users began circulating the hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre. Twitter user Brian Cox wrote: '#sackScottMcIntyre SBS sack this dirty traitor! Un-australian anti Anzac disgrace! Calling Anzac's war criminals on this sacred day!' 'Come on SBS this disrespectful little grub needs to go #sackScottMcIntyre,' Jimmy Nuciforo added. 'The ANZACS died defending what this idiot is abusing - free speech,' tweeted another social media user. The hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre began trending on Twitter after social media users saw his comments . McIntyre's comments were labelled offensive, especially in light of the centenary of Gallipoli . Some Twitter users defended his right to free speech, and said that if Mr McIntyre was fired for 'speaking the truth' that was compromising his right to express himself. Others took offense to the fact the comments were coming from someone employed with taxpayer funds. 'He should lose his taxpayer funded job,' said one Twitter user, while another said, 'Not normally my thing, but since I am paying for it .... #sackScottMcIntyre'. | A senior writer for the Australian Financial Review has labelled Anzacs 'racist yobs', while standing up for an SBS football reporter who was sacked after condemning Anzac day on Twitter. SBS journalist Scott McIntyre was fired on Sunday over his tweets which called Anzac day 'the cultification of an imperialist invasion' and accused Australian Diggers of committing war crimes which included 'widespread rape and theft.' Speaking up in support of him, the AFR's Geoff Winestock wrote on the social media site: 'Ridiculous. Frightening. McIntyre's comments referred to the soldiers as 'terrorists' and were met with disgust by Twitter users . McIntyre's comments came on the 100th anniversary of the tragic Battle of Gallipoli (members of the public seen streaming into the Australian War Memorial, right, and names of fallen soldiers, left) Mr Turnbull also chimed into the discussion, calling the comments 'offensive' SBS's managing director Michael Ebeid was quick to distance the national broadcaster from McIntyre's comments on Saturday evening, after incensed social media users launched a Twitter tirade calling for the company to fire the reporter. 'Comments from @mcintinhos are his own, disrespectful and not at all the views of @SBS. Some Twitter users defended his right to free speech, and said that if Mr McIntyre was fired for 'speaking the truth' that was compromising his right to express himself. Others took offense to the fact the comments were coming from someone employed with taxpayer funds. 'He should lose his taxpayer funded job,' said one Twitter user, while another said, 'Not normally my thing, but since I am paying for it .... #sackScottMcIntyre'. |
Tyra Banks made her awards ceremony hosting debut on Sunday at the Daytime Emmy Awards in Burbank, California and delivered on her promise of multiple outfits. The 41-year-old model and television personality also premiered a new short hairdo at the awards ceremony honouring the best in daytime television. Matt Lauer received plenty of thanks during the two-hour broadcast on the Pop basic cable network after a comedy bit featuring pasties and black stockings. Scroll down for video . Hosting debut: Tyra Banks made her awards ceremony hosting debut on Sunday at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Burbank, California . The host of NBC's The Today Show in a pre-taped skit with talk show host Ellen DeGeneres agreed to end their pranking feud. The two were on opposite coasts and in the dual screen bit Ellen promised not to edit the video. Matt however was then shown with his head superimposed over the body of a chiseled man wearing only tasseled pasties, black briefs and lace-topped stockings. Multiple looks: The America's Next Top Model host promised the audience several outfit changes . She's a natural: Tyra moved the show along as it returned to television after streaming online last year . As Ellen grinned away at the racy image Matt pledged to donate $1,000 to charity each time a winner thanked him in their acceptance speech. Early award winner Nancy O'Dell thanked Matt three times after Entertainment Tonight took home the gong for Outstanding Entertainment News Program. Most of the winners also thanked 57-year-old Matt as they accepted their awards. Starting the show: Matt Lauer and Ellen DeGeneres started the show in a pre-taped bit in which they announced the end of their pranking feud . Still pranking: After Ellen claimed there would be no editing a superimposed body of a man wearing pasties and stockings was substituted for Matt's frame . For charity: Matt pledged to donate $1,000 to each winner who thanked him during their acceptance speech . Matt thanked: Nancy O'Dell thanked Matt Lauer three times after Entertainment Tonight won for Outstanding Entertainment News Program . CBS Sunday Morning host Charles Osgood, whose show was honoured as best morning program, offered a heartfelt shoutout to Matt. 'Thank you for doing what you did because, God knows, I don't want to do that,' said the 82-year-old longtime host. Betty White, 93, was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her television career that dates back to 1949. Hollywood legend: Betty White was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award . She received her award at the conclusion of a skit based on the game show Password that was hosted by her late husband Allen Ludden. 'Oh, my goodness, I cannot tell you what this means,' Betty told the audience. 'Hello, beautiful,' she said to her trophy. 'When I started in 1949 I had no idea that I'd still be around at this point, for one thing, or that I'd still be privileged enough to still be in this business. And it is such a privilege.' Television stars: Charo participated in a bit that revealed Betty was the Lifetime Achievement Award honoree . The comedienne also showed her quick wit during her acceptance speech. 'So much thanks to you and your mothers and fathers and grandmothers and grandfathers,' she said as the audience giggled along. 'And a couple of great-grandfathers when I was younger,' she added. Still hilarious: Betty showed her quick wit during her acceptance speech . The awards show also included a few new categories voted on by fans. Outfit change: Tyra as promised changed into multiple outfits including a tan pantsuit . The Best Bitch Slap award that was decided by fans went to the smackdown that Quinn Fuller delivered to Brooke Logan Forrester on The Bold And The Beautiful. The Daytime Emmys, which once had a secure home on the broadcast networks, settled for streaming online last year after a two-year turn on the cable news channel HLN. Tyra opened the show wearing a black pantsuit with a plunging neckline and sheer black cape over her shoulders. Mini reunion: Tyra had her America's Next Top Model runway consultant J. Alexander show the winners how to strut . She followed that up with a black leotard outfit with a sheer skirt, a tan pantsuit and inspired red dress. She admitted to being an admirer of daytime television before she appeared on daytime television herself. The two-time Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model won two Daytime Emmy Awards for her talk show The Tyra Banks Show. Cute couple: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen were among the celebrities in attendance . Tyra said she was a 'huge fan' of talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael and revealed her last dress would be as red as Sally's trademark glasses. She also brought Chrissy Teigen onstage along with other hosts of her new upcoming ABC daytime show The FAB. Despite the dwindling daytime audience and programming shifts, winners at the awards ceremony burst with enthusiasm. Sally red: Tyra got on the ground to make a point during the broadcast . Getting fierce: The two-time Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model certainly has range . Fourth outfit: Tyra saved her red dress for last . A beaming Craig Ferguson, replaced by James Corden as host of CBS' The Late Late Show, accepted the trophy for best game show host for Celebrity Name Game. 'I never win anything. This is fantastic,' Ferguson, 52, said, adding, 'Thank you, Hollywood, for a job.' Freddie Smith was honored as best younger actor in a drama for his role as Sonny in Days of Our Lives. His character and that of Will (played by Guy Wilson) were part of daytime TV's first gay wedding with two men. Major award: Craig Ferguson was thrilled to accept the award for Outstanding Game Show Host . Soap veteran: Deidre Hall who has played Dr. Marlena Evans on Days Of Our Lives for 32 years stunned in a blue gown . Freddie paid tribute to 'the LGBT community for showing strength and courage. You're an inspiration to all of us.' The ceremony featured the reunion of Anthony Geary and Genie Francis, the former General Hospital couple of Luke and Laura, who presented the trophy for best drama series, a tie, to Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless. Anthony was a winner as well, accepting his eighth Emmy for his General Hospital role, while fellow series star Maura West was named best lead drama actress. Paying tribute: Freddie Smith paid tribute to the LGBT community while accepting his award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series . Soap star: Maura West received her award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series from model Shemer Moore . Other winners included Amelia Heinle, best supporting actress in a drama series for The Young and the Beautiful, and Chad Duell, best supporting actor for General Hospital. Un Nuevo Dia received the award for best Spanish-language morning program at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awards. An in memoriam tribute was introduced by Melissa Rivers, who said the career of her late mother Joan Rivers was reinvigorated by a daytime talk show after her late-night show was canceled. She's a winner: Amelia Heinle accepted the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series . Touching tribute: Melissa Rivers introduced an in memoriam tribute and talked about her late mother Joan Rivers whose career was reinvigorated after winning a Daytime Emmy . Celebrity presenter: Mario Lopez presented the award for Outstanding Morning Program in Spanish . The Joan Rivers Show won a Daytime Emmy in 1990, the only Emmy her mother ever got, Melissa Rivers noted. Among the winners Sunday were Jeopardy!, best game show; Steve Harvey, host of an informative talk show; The Ellen DeGeneres Show, entertainment talk show; Entertainment Tonight, entertainment news program; Hunter King, younger actress in a drama series, The Young and the Restless; and Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan, entertainment talk show hosts, for Live! with Kelly and Michael. Rising star: Hunter King accepted the trophy for winning Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series . Good times: Sheryl Underwood, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Julie Chen of The Talk took to the stage . The end: Steve Harvey played a short game of Family Feud with Tyra to end the show . OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES . The Bold And The Beautiful . Days Of Our Lives WINNER (tie) General Hospital . The Young And The Restless WINNER (tie) OUTSTANDING NEW APPROACHES DRAMA SERIES . The Bay The Series WINNER . Beacon Hill The Series . East Los High . OUTSTANDING CULINARY PROGRAM . Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics WINNER . Guy’s Big Bite . Martha Bakes . The Mind of a Chef . My Grandmother’s Ravioli . OUTSTANDING MORNING PROGRAM . CBS Sunday Morning WINNER . Good Morning America . Today Show . OUTSTANDING MORNING PROGRAM IN SPANISH . Un Nuevo Día WINNER . Cafe CNN . Despierta America . OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW/ INFORMATIVE . The Chew WINNER . The Dr. Oz Show . The Kitchen . Steve Harvey . OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT TALK SHOW HOST . Kelly Ripa, Michael Strahan, Live! with Kelly and Michael WINNER . Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler, Sheryl Underwood, The Talk . Wendy Williams, The Wendy Williams Show . OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT NEWS PROGRAM . Entertainment Tonight WINNER . Access Hollywood . E! News . Extra . The Insider . OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES . Maura West, General Hospital WINNER . Peggy McCay, Days of Our Lives . Alison Sweeney, Days of Our Lives . Gina Tognoni, The Young And The Restless . Laura Wright, General Hospital . OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES . Anthony Geary, General Hospital WINNER . Christian LeBlanc, The Young and the Restless . Billy Miller, The Young and the Restless . Jason Thompson, General Hospital . OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES . Amelia Heinle, The Young and the Restless WINNER . Linsey Godfrey, The Bold and the Beautiful . Elizabeth Hendrickson, The Young and the Restless . Finola Hughes, General Hospital . Lisa Locicero, General Hospital . OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES . Chad Duell, General Hospital WINNER . Scott Clifton, The Bold and the Beautiful . Kristoff St. John, The Young and the Restless . Jacob Young, The Bold and the Beautiful . OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES . Hunter King, The Young and the Restless WINNER . Kristen Alderson, General Hospital . Camila Banus, Days of Our Lives . 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The Young and the Restless . | Matt Lauer donates $1,000 to charity for each thank you in racy bit with Ellen DeGeneres .
Betty White honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award .
Craig Ferguson wins for Outstanding Game Show Host .
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Still pranking: After Ellen claimed there would be no editing a superimposed body of a man wearing pasties and stockings was substituted for Matt's frame . Matt thanked: Nancy O'Dell thanked Matt Lauer three times after Entertainment Tonight won for Outstanding Entertainment News Program . 'Thank you for doing what you did because, God knows, I don't want to do that,' said the 82-year-old longtime host. Hollywood legend: Betty White was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award . 'Oh, my goodness, I cannot tell you what this means,' Betty told the audience. 'When I started in 1949 I had no idea that I'd still be around at this point, for one thing, or that I'd still be privileged enough to still be in this business. Television stars: Charo participated in a bit that revealed Betty was the Lifetime Achievement Award honoree . 'So much thanks to you and your mothers and fathers and grandmothers and grandfathers,' she said as the audience giggled along. Still hilarious: Betty showed her quick wit during her acceptance speech . Outfit change: Tyra as promised changed into multiple outfits including a tan pantsuit . The Daytime Emmys, which once had a secure home on the broadcast networks, settled for streaming online last year after a two-year turn on the cable news channel HLN. Mini reunion: Tyra had her America's Next Top Model runway consultant J. Alexander show the winners how to strut . She admitted to being an admirer of daytime television before she appeared on daytime television herself. Cute couple: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen were among the celebrities in attendance . She also brought Chrissy Teigen onstage along with other hosts of her new upcoming ABC daytime show The FAB. Sally red: Tyra got on the ground to make a point during the broadcast . Fourth outfit: Tyra saved her red dress for last . 'I never win anything. Freddie Smith was honored as best younger actor in a drama for his role as Sonny in Days of Our Lives. Major award: Craig Ferguson was thrilled to accept the award for Outstanding Game Show Host . Freddie paid tribute to 'the LGBT community for showing strength and courage. The ceremony featured the reunion of Anthony Geary and Genie Francis, the former General Hospital couple of Luke and Laura, who presented the trophy for best drama series, a tie, to Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless. Paying tribute: Freddie Smith paid tribute to the LGBT community while accepting his award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series . Other winners included Amelia Heinle, best supporting actress in a drama series for The Young and the Beautiful, and Chad Duell, best supporting actor for General Hospital. An in memoriam tribute was introduced by Melissa Rivers, who said the career of her late mother Joan Rivers was reinvigorated by a daytime talk show after her late-night show was canceled. 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The Best Bitch Slap award that was decided by fans went to the smackdown that Quinn Fuller delivered to Brooke Logan Forrester on The Bold And The Beautiful. | Tyra Banks made her awards ceremony hosting debut on Sunday at the Daytime Emmy Awards in Burbank, California and delivered on her promise of multiple outfits. The 41-year-old model and television personality also premiered a new short hairdo at the awards ceremony honouring the best in daytime television. Matt Lauer received plenty of thanks during the two-hour broadcast on the Pop basic cable network after a comedy bit featuring pasties and black stockings. Scroll down for video . Hosting debut: Tyra Banks made her awards ceremony hosting debut on Sunday at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Burbank, California . The host of NBC's The Today Show in a pre-taped skit with talk show host Ellen DeGeneres agreed to end their pranking feud. The two were on opposite coasts and in the dual screen bit Ellen promised not to edit the video. Matt however was then shown with his head superimposed over the body of a chiseled man wearing only tasseled pasties, black briefs and lace-topped stockings. Multiple looks: The America's Next Top Model host promised the audience several outfit changes . She's a natural: Tyra moved the show along as it returned to television after streaming online last year . As Ellen grinned away at the racy image Matt pledged to donate $1,000 to charity each time a winner thanked him in their acceptance speech. Early award winner Nancy O'Dell thanked Matt three times after Entertainment Tonight took home the gong for Outstanding Entertainment News Program. Most of the winners also thanked 57-year-old Matt as they accepted their awards. Starting the show: Matt Lauer and Ellen DeGeneres started the show in a pre-taped bit in which they announced the end of their pranking feud . Still pranking: After Ellen claimed there would be no editing a superimposed body of a man wearing pasties and stockings was substituted for Matt's frame . For charity: Matt pledged to donate $1,000 to each winner who thanked him during their acceptance speech . Matt thanked: Nancy O'Dell thanked Matt Lauer three times after Entertainment Tonight won for Outstanding Entertainment News Program . CBS Sunday Morning host Charles Osgood, whose show was honoured as best morning program, offered a heartfelt shoutout to Matt. 'Thank you for doing what you did because, God knows, I don't want to do that,' said the 82-year-old longtime host. Betty White, 93, was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her television career that dates back to 1949. Hollywood legend: Betty White was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award . She received her award at the conclusion of a skit based on the game show Password that was hosted by her late husband Allen Ludden. 'Oh, my goodness, I cannot tell you what this means,' Betty told the audience. 'Hello, beautiful,' she said to her trophy. 'When I started in 1949 I had no idea that I'd still be around at this point, for one thing, or that I'd still be privileged enough to still be in this business. And it is such a privilege.' Television stars: Charo participated in a bit that revealed Betty was the Lifetime Achievement Award honoree . The comedienne also showed her quick wit during her acceptance speech. Good times: Sheryl Underwood, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Julie Chen of The Talk took to the stage . The end: Steve Harvey played a short game of Family Feud with Tyra to end the show . OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES . The Bold And The Beautiful . Days Of Our Lives WINNER (tie) General Hospital . The Young And The Restless WINNER (tie) OUTSTANDING NEW APPROACHES DRAMA SERIES . The Bay The Series WINNER . Beacon Hill The Series . East Los High . OUTSTANDING CULINARY PROGRAM . 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DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES . The Bold and the Beautiful WINNER . Days of Our Live . General Hospital . The Young and the Restless . WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES . The Bold and the Beautiful WINNER . Days of Our Lives . General Hospital . The Young and the Restless . | Tyra Banks made her awards ceremony hosting debut on Sunday at the Daytime Emmy Awards in Burbank, California and delivered on her promise of multiple outfits. The 41-year-old model and television personality also premiered a new short hairdo at the awards ceremony honouring the best in daytime television. Matt Lauer received plenty of thanks during the two-hour broadcast on the Pop basic cable network after a comedy bit featuring pasties and black stockings. Scroll down for video . Hosting debut: Tyra Banks made her awards ceremony hosting debut on Sunday at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Burbank, California . The host of NBC's The Today Show in a pre-taped skit with talk show host Ellen DeGeneres agreed to end their pranking feud. The two were on opposite coasts and in the dual screen bit Ellen promised not to edit the video. Matt however was then shown with his head superimposed over the body of a chiseled man wearing only tasseled pasties, black briefs and lace-topped stockings. Multiple looks: The America's Next Top Model host promised the audience several outfit changes . She's a natural: Tyra moved the show along as it returned to television after streaming online last year . As Ellen grinned away at the racy image Matt pledged to donate $1,000 to charity each time a winner thanked him in their acceptance speech. Early award winner Nancy O'Dell thanked Matt three times after Entertainment Tonight took home the gong for Outstanding Entertainment News Program. Most of the winners also thanked 57-year-old Matt as they accepted their awards. Starting the show: Matt Lauer and Ellen DeGeneres started the show in a pre-taped bit in which they announced the end of their pranking feud . Still pranking: After Ellen claimed there would be no editing a superimposed body of a man wearing pasties and stockings was substituted for Matt's frame . For charity: Matt pledged to donate $1,000 to each winner who thanked him during their acceptance speech . Matt thanked: Nancy O'Dell thanked Matt Lauer three times after Entertainment Tonight won for Outstanding Entertainment News Program . CBS Sunday Morning host Charles Osgood, whose show was honoured as best morning program, offered a heartfelt shoutout to Matt. 'Thank you for doing what you did because, God knows, I don't want to do that,' said the 82-year-old longtime host. Betty White, 93, was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her television career that dates back to 1949. Hollywood legend: Betty White was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award . She received her award at the conclusion of a skit based on the game show Password that was hosted by her late husband Allen Ludden. 'Oh, my goodness, I cannot tell you what this means,' Betty told the audience. 'Hello, beautiful,' she said to her trophy. 'When I started in 1949 I had no idea that I'd still be around at this point, for one thing, or that I'd still be privileged enough to still be in this business. And it is such a privilege.' Television stars: Charo participated in a bit that revealed Betty was the Lifetime Achievement Award honoree . The comedienne also showed her quick wit during her acceptance speech. 'So much thanks to you and your mothers and fathers and grandmothers and grandfathers,' she said as the audience giggled along. 'And a couple of great-grandfathers when I was younger,' she added. Still hilarious: Betty showed her quick wit during her acceptance speech . The awards show also included a few new categories voted on by fans. Outfit change: Tyra as promised changed into multiple outfits including a tan pantsuit . The Best Bitch Slap award that was decided by fans went to the smackdown that Quinn Fuller delivered to Brooke Logan Forrester on The Bold And The Beautiful. The Daytime Emmys, which once had a secure home on the broadcast networks, settled for streaming online last year after a two-year turn on the cable news channel HLN. Tyra opened the show wearing a black pantsuit with a plunging neckline and sheer black cape over her shoulders. Mini reunion: Tyra had her America's Next Top Model runway consultant J. Alexander show the winners how to strut . She followed that up with a black leotard outfit with a sheer skirt, a tan pantsuit and inspired red dress. She admitted to being an admirer of daytime television before she appeared on daytime television herself. The two-time Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model won two Daytime Emmy Awards for her talk show The Tyra Banks Show. Cute couple: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen were among the celebrities in attendance . Tyra said she was a 'huge fan' of talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael and revealed her last dress would be as red as Sally's trademark glasses. She's a winner: Amelia Heinle accepted the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series . Touching tribute: Melissa Rivers introduced an in memoriam tribute and talked about her late mother Joan Rivers whose career was reinvigorated after winning a Daytime Emmy . Celebrity presenter: Mario Lopez presented the award for Outstanding Morning Program in Spanish . The Joan Rivers Show won a Daytime Emmy in 1990, the only Emmy her mother ever got, Melissa Rivers noted. 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A young mother has spoken of her fear that she could die at any moment due to a rare heart condition that should have killed her at the age of three. Betheny Coyne, from Wigan, Lancashire, was diagnosed with a rare heart defect before she was born - and was never expected to reach her fourth birthday. But she defied medical predictions and now, aged 24, she is mother to three healthy children. This is despite being warned that each pregnancy could have placed so much extra strain on her heart that she would die. Fearing her heart is like a 'ticking time bomb ', she is determined to make as many memories as possible with her family, and will be getting married in February next year. Betheny Coyne, 24 (pictured with daughters Haley, Harper and Grace), was diagnosed with a rare heart defect before she was born - and was never expected to reach her fourth birthday . Miss Coyne said: 'If I didn't have my children or my fiancé, Mark, I'd spend my life worrying I was going to die. 'I can't have any more surgery on my heart so it's a case of living with my heart defect and ensuring I do everything I want to in life while I can. 'I have defied doctors by getting this far - so we just take every day as it comes and try to take pictures of everything. 'I just want to make sure that the kids are happy and that we make lots of memories as a family as I know my condition makes me a ticking time bomb.' Miss Coyne was born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her need open heart surgery three times as a baby. The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood around the body due to a narrowed aorta, the main artery that leaves the left side of the heart. The risk is that it may narrow further at any time, meaning the blood will stop going round the body properly, and in turn cause complete heart failure. Miss Coyne's parents were first told their daughter had a heart defect before she was born, but it was only later scans that revealed the true extent of the rare condition. Due to her uncertain life expectancy, Bethany wore a heart monitor to school and went for regular check-ups. She still has to go for an ultrasound scan every six months to check her heart health. Miss Coyne (with partner Mark) was born with born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her need open heart surgery three times as a baby. Doctors warned being pregnant could have placed a fatal amount of strain on her heart - but once again, she defied the odds . Fearing her heart is like a 'ticking time bomb ', she is determined to make as many memories as possible with her family, and will be getting married in February next year after getting engaged on holiday last year . She said: 'I worry every time I go for an appointment about what they are going to say, it's a constant uncertainty. 'Growing up with the condition was difficult because it felt so unfair that I was going into hospital all of the time for tests and check-ups while other children didn't have to. 'The possibility of dying at any moment didn't really affect me until I had children. 'You just get on with life when it's just you, but when you have kids you have more responsibility and something to live for. Miss Coyne was born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her need open heart surgery three times as a baby. The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood around the body due to a narrowed aorta, the main artery that leaves the left side of the heart. The risk is that it may narrow further at any time, meaning the blood will stop going round the body properly, and in turn cause complete heart failure and death. 'Now I worry about it all the time, but knowing that we are taking lots of pictures and have the wedding to look forward to makes it easier. 'It was only when I was told I probably shouldn't have children that I realised how much I wanted to have them. I knew I'd regret it if I never became a mum.' She became pregnant with her first child, Haley, unexpectedly when she was 19 - and before she met her now fiancé, Mark. She had previously been warned by her heart specialist that having children would cause a massive strain on her heart. She said: 'I was really worried when I fell pregnant, but I tried to live as normal a life as possible and focused on the baby.' Thankfully, her heart condition is not genetic, so there was little chance of her passing it onto her children. Speakiing about giving birth to her daughter in 2009, she said: 'I was so relieved. When I gave birth it went so well - it was completely normal.' The following year, she met her fiancé Mark Brimble, 35, in a local bar . Aware of the seriousness of her condition, she told him about it early on in the relationship. Thankfully, her heart condition is not genetic, so there was little chance of her passing it onto her children . Miss Coyne said: 'I can't have any more surgery on my heart so it's a case of living with my defect and ensuring I do everything I want to in life while I can. She is pictured at Disneyland Paris . She said: 'When I told him, I actually offered to leave him because I could see how it might get difficult later on. 'He was so understanding, though, he's been great the whole time we've been together.' On February 20 2013, Miss Coyne gave birth to the couple's first child, Grace - and was induced four days early as a precaution for her heart condition. Mr Brimble then proposed last May while they were on holiday and baby Harper arrived in the December. Miss Coybe said: 'We don't want any more children - the main thing now is having a great time with the three we have. 'Before Harper was born we took the girls to Disneyland Paris for Haley's fourth birthday and we had the best time. However there are constant reminders of her condition. At times, breathing can be very difficult and there are days when she feels exhausted. She said: 'Mark is an amazing dad, so I would have no worries about the children if I died.' June Davidson, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: 'Years of research has helped to dramatically improve survival rates for babies born with congenital heart defects from a position where very few babies survived to one where almost all do.' 'However, more research is needed to better understand the longer term consequences of living with congenital heart disease so we can further improve the quality of more people's lives.' | Betheny Coyne was diagnosed with the defect before she was born .
Was not expected to live past her fourth birthday - but has defied the odds .
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"A young mother has spoken of her fear that she could die at any moment due to a rare heart condition that should have killed her at the age of three.",
"Betheny Coyne, from Wigan, Lancashire, was diagnosed with a rare heart defect before she was born - and was never expected to reach her fourth birthday.",
"But she defied medical predictions and now, aged 24, she is mother to three healthy children.",
"This is despite being warned that each pregnancy could have placed so much extra strain on her heart that she would die.",
"Fearing her heart is like a 'ticking time bomb ', she is determined to make as many memories as possible with her family, and will be getting married in February next year.",
"Betheny Coyne, 24 (pictured with daughters Haley, Harper and Grace), was diagnosed with a rare heart defect before she was born - and was never expected to reach her fourth birthday .",
"Miss Coyne said: 'If I didn't have my children or my fiancé, Mark, I'd spend my life worrying I was going to die.",
"'I can't have any more surgery on my heart so it's a case of living with my heart defect and ensuring I do everything I want to in life while I can.",
"'I have defied doctors by getting this far - so we just take every day as it comes and try to take pictures of everything.",
"'I just want to make sure that the kids are happy and that we make lots of memories as a family as I know my condition makes me a ticking time bomb.'",
"Miss Coyne was born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her need open heart surgery three times as a baby.",
"The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood around the body due to a narrowed aorta, the main artery that leaves the left side of the heart.",
"The risk is that it may narrow further at any time, meaning the blood will stop going round the body properly, and in turn cause complete heart failure.",
"Miss Coyne's parents were first told their daughter had a heart defect before she was born, but it was only later scans that revealed the true extent of the rare condition.",
"Due to her uncertain life expectancy, Bethany wore a heart monitor to school and went for regular check-ups.",
"She still has to go for an ultrasound scan every six months to check her heart health.",
"Miss Coyne (with partner Mark) was born with born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her need open heart surgery three times as a baby.",
"Doctors warned being pregnant could have placed a fatal amount of strain on her heart - but once again, she defied the odds .",
"Fearing her heart is like a 'ticking time bomb ', she is determined to make as many memories as possible with her family, and will be getting married in February next year after getting engaged on holiday last year .",
"She said: 'I worry every time I go for an appointment about what they are going to say, it's a constant uncertainty.",
"'Growing up with the condition was difficult because it felt so unfair that I was going into hospital all of the time for tests and check-ups while other children didn't have to.",
"'The possibility of dying at any moment didn't really affect me until I had children.",
"'You just get on with life when it's just you, but when you have kids you have more responsibility and something to live for.",
"Miss Coyne was born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her need open heart surgery three times as a baby.",
"The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood around the body due to a narrowed aorta, the main artery that leaves the left side of the heart.",
"The risk is that it may narrow further at any time, meaning the blood will stop going round the body properly, and in turn cause complete heart failure and death.",
"'Now I worry about it all the time, but knowing that we are taking lots of pictures and have the wedding to look forward to makes it easier.",
"'It was only when I was told I probably shouldn't have children that I realised how much I wanted to have them.",
"I knew I'd regret it if I never became a mum.'",
"She became pregnant with her first child, Haley, unexpectedly when she was 19 - and before she met her now fiancé, Mark.",
"She had previously been warned by her heart specialist that having children would cause a massive strain on her heart.",
"She said: 'I was really worried when I fell pregnant, but I tried to live as normal a life as possible and focused on the baby.'",
"Thankfully, her heart condition is not genetic, so there was little chance of her passing it onto her children.",
"Speakiing about giving birth to her daughter in 2009, she said: 'I was so relieved.",
"When I gave birth it went so well - it was completely normal.'",
"The following year, she met her fiancé Mark Brimble, 35, in a local bar .",
"Aware of the seriousness of her condition, she told him about it early on in the relationship.",
"Thankfully, her heart condition is not genetic, so there was little chance of her passing it onto her children .",
"Miss Coyne said: 'I can't have any more surgery on my heart so it's a case of living with my defect and ensuring I do everything I want to in life while I can.",
"She is pictured at Disneyland Paris .",
"She said: 'When I told him, I actually offered to leave him because I could see how it might get difficult later on.",
"'He was so understanding, though, he's been great the whole time we've been together.'",
"On February 20 2013, Miss Coyne gave birth to the couple's first child, Grace - and was induced four days early as a precaution for her heart condition.",
"Mr Brimble then proposed last May while they were on holiday and baby Harper arrived in the December.",
"Miss Coybe said: 'We don't want any more children - the main thing now is having a great time with the three we have.",
"'Before Harper was born we took the girls to Disneyland Paris for Haley's fourth birthday and we had the best time.",
"However there are constant reminders of her condition.",
"At times, breathing can be very difficult and there are days when she feels exhausted.",
"She said: 'Mark is an amazing dad, so I would have no worries about the children if I died.'",
"June Davidson, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: 'Years of research has helped to dramatically improve survival rates for babies born with congenital heart defects from a position where very few babies survived to one where almost all do.'",
"'However, more research is needed to better understand the longer term consequences of living with congenital heart disease so we can further improve the quality of more people's lives.'"
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Due to her uncertain life expectancy, Bethany wore a heart monitor to school and went for regular check-ups. Miss Coyne (with partner Mark) was born with born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her need open heart surgery three times as a baby. Fearing her heart is like a 'ticking time bomb ', she is determined to make as many memories as possible with her family, and will be getting married in February next year after getting engaged on holiday last year . 'Growing up with the condition was difficult because it felt so unfair that I was going into hospital all of the time for tests and check-ups while other children didn't have to. 'You just get on with life when it's just you, but when you have kids you have more responsibility and something to live for. The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood around the body due to a narrowed aorta, the main artery that leaves the left side of the heart. 'Now I worry about it all the time, but knowing that we are taking lots of pictures and have the wedding to look forward to makes it easier. I knew I'd regret it if I never became a mum.' She had previously been warned by her heart specialist that having children would cause a massive strain on her heart. Thankfully, her heart condition is not genetic, so there was little chance of her passing it onto her children. When I gave birth it went so well - it was completely normal.' Aware of the seriousness of her condition, she told him about it early on in the relationship. Miss Coyne said: 'I can't have any more surgery on my heart so it's a case of living with my defect and ensuring I do everything I want to in life while I can. She said: 'When I told him, I actually offered to leave him because I could see how it might get difficult later on. On February 20 2013, Miss Coyne gave birth to the couple's first child, Grace - and was induced four days early as a precaution for her heart condition. Miss Coybe said: 'We don't want any more children - the main thing now is having a great time with the three we have. However there are constant reminders of her condition. She said: 'Mark is an amazing dad, so I would have no worries about the children if I died.' 'However, more research is needed to better understand the longer term consequences of living with congenital heart disease so we can further improve the quality of more people's lives.' | Fearing her heart is like a 'ticking time bomb ', she is determined to make as many memories as possible with her family, and will be getting married in February next year. Thankfully, her heart condition is not genetic, so there was little chance of her passing it onto her children . 'You just get on with life when it's just you, but when you have kids you have more responsibility and something to live for. However there are constant reminders of her condition. She still has to go for an ultrasound scan every six months to check her heart health. The risk is that it may narrow further at any time, meaning the blood will stop going round the body properly, and in turn cause complete heart failure. The following year, she met her fiancé Mark Brimble, 35, in a local bar . Miss Coyne was born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her need open heart surgery three times as a baby. Betheny Coyne, 24 (pictured with daughters Haley, Harper and Grace), was diagnosed with a rare heart defect before she was born - and was never expected to reach her fourth birthday . Due to her uncertain life expectancy, Bethany wore a heart monitor to school and went for regular check-ups. She said: 'I worry every time I go for an appointment about what they are going to say, it's a constant uncertainty. Miss Coyne said: 'I can't have any more surgery on my heart so it's a case of living with my defect and ensuring I do everything I want to in life while I can. Mr Brimble then proposed last May while they were on holiday and baby Harper arrived in the December. 'Growing up with the condition was difficult because it felt so unfair that I was going into hospital all of the time for tests and check-ups while other children didn't have to. I knew I'd regret it if I never became a mum.' | A young mother has spoken of her fear that she could die at any moment due to a rare heart condition that should have killed her at the age of three. Betheny Coyne, from Wigan, Lancashire, was diagnosed with a rare heart defect before she was born - and was never expected to reach her fourth birthday. But she defied medical predictions and now, aged 24, she is mother to three healthy children. This is despite being warned that each pregnancy could have placed so much extra strain on her heart that she would die. Fearing her heart is like a 'ticking time bomb ', she is determined to make as many memories as possible with her family, and will be getting married in February next year. Betheny Coyne, 24 (pictured with daughters Haley, Harper and Grace), was diagnosed with a rare heart defect before she was born - and was never expected to reach her fourth birthday . Miss Coyne said: 'If I didn't have my children or my fiancé, Mark, I'd spend my life worrying I was going to die. 'I can't have any more surgery on my heart so it's a case of living with my heart defect and ensuring I do everything I want to in life while I can. 'I have defied doctors by getting this far - so we just take every day as it comes and try to take pictures of everything. 'The possibility of dying at any moment didn't really affect me until I had children. 'You just get on with life when it's just you, but when you have kids you have more responsibility and something to live for. Miss Coyne was born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her need open heart surgery three times as a baby. The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood around the body due to a narrowed aorta, the main artery that leaves the left side of the heart. The risk is that it may narrow further at any time, meaning the blood will stop going round the body properly, and in turn cause complete heart failure and death. 'Now I worry about it all the time, but knowing that we are taking lots of pictures and have the wedding to look forward to makes it easier. 'It was only when I was told I probably shouldn't have children that I realised how much I wanted to have them. I knew I'd regret it if I never became a mum.' She became pregnant with her first child, Haley, unexpectedly when she was 19 - and before she met her now fiancé, Mark. Mr Brimble then proposed last May while they were on holiday and baby Harper arrived in the December. Miss Coybe said: 'We don't want any more children - the main thing now is having a great time with the three we have. 'Before Harper was born we took the girls to Disneyland Paris for Haley's fourth birthday and we had the best time. However there are constant reminders of her condition. At times, breathing can be very difficult and there are days when she feels exhausted. She said: 'Mark is an amazing dad, so I would have no worries about the children if I died.' June Davidson, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: 'Years of research has helped to dramatically improve survival rates for babies born with congenital heart defects from a position where very few babies survived to one where almost all do.' 'However, more research is needed to better understand the longer term consequences of living with congenital heart disease so we can further improve the quality of more people's lives.' | A young mother has spoken of her fear that she could die at any moment due to a rare heart condition that should have killed her at the age of three. Betheny Coyne, from Wigan, Lancashire, was diagnosed with a rare heart defect before she was born - and was never expected to reach her fourth birthday. But she defied medical predictions and now, aged 24, she is mother to three healthy children. This is despite being warned that each pregnancy could have placed so much extra strain on her heart that she would die. Fearing her heart is like a 'ticking time bomb ', she is determined to make as many memories as possible with her family, and will be getting married in February next year. Betheny Coyne, 24 (pictured with daughters Haley, Harper and Grace), was diagnosed with a rare heart defect before she was born - and was never expected to reach her fourth birthday . Miss Coyne said: 'If I didn't have my children or my fiancé, Mark, I'd spend my life worrying I was going to die. 'I can't have any more surgery on my heart so it's a case of living with my heart defect and ensuring I do everything I want to in life while I can. 'I have defied doctors by getting this far - so we just take every day as it comes and try to take pictures of everything. 'I just want to make sure that the kids are happy and that we make lots of memories as a family as I know my condition makes me a ticking time bomb.' Miss Coyne was born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her need open heart surgery three times as a baby. The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood around the body due to a narrowed aorta, the main artery that leaves the left side of the heart. The risk is that it may narrow further at any time, meaning the blood will stop going round the body properly, and in turn cause complete heart failure. She said: 'I worry every time I go for an appointment about what they are going to say, it's a constant uncertainty. 'Growing up with the condition was difficult because it felt so unfair that I was going into hospital all of the time for tests and check-ups while other children didn't have to. 'The possibility of dying at any moment didn't really affect me until I had children. 'You just get on with life when it's just you, but when you have kids you have more responsibility and something to live for. Miss Coyne was born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her need open heart surgery three times as a baby. The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood around the body due to a narrowed aorta, the main artery that leaves the left side of the heart. The risk is that it may narrow further at any time, meaning the blood will stop going round the body properly, and in turn cause complete heart failure and death. 'Now I worry about it all the time, but knowing that we are taking lots of pictures and have the wedding to look forward to makes it easier. 'It was only when I was told I probably shouldn't have children that I realised how much I wanted to have them. I knew I'd regret it if I never became a mum.' She became pregnant with her first child, Haley, unexpectedly when she was 19 - and before she met her now fiancé, Mark. She had previously been warned by her heart specialist that having children would cause a massive strain on her heart. She said: 'I was really worried when I fell pregnant, but I tried to live as normal a life as possible and focused on the baby.' She is pictured at Disneyland Paris . She said: 'When I told him, I actually offered to leave him because I could see how it might get difficult later on. 'He was so understanding, though, he's been great the whole time we've been together.' On February 20 2013, Miss Coyne gave birth to the couple's first child, Grace - and was induced four days early as a precaution for her heart condition. Mr Brimble then proposed last May while they were on holiday and baby Harper arrived in the December. Miss Coybe said: 'We don't want any more children - the main thing now is having a great time with the three we have. 'Before Harper was born we took the girls to Disneyland Paris for Haley's fourth birthday and we had the best time. However there are constant reminders of her condition. At times, breathing can be very difficult and there are days when she feels exhausted. She said: 'Mark is an amazing dad, so I would have no worries about the children if I died.' June Davidson, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: 'Years of research has helped to dramatically improve survival rates for babies born with congenital heart defects from a position where very few babies survived to one where almost all do.' 'However, more research is needed to better understand the longer term consequences of living with congenital heart disease so we can further improve the quality of more people's lives.' | A young mother has spoken of her fear that she could die at any moment due to a rare heart condition that should have killed her at the age of three. Betheny Coyne, from Wigan, Lancashire, was diagnosed with a rare heart defect before she was born - and was never expected to reach her fourth birthday. But she defied medical predictions and now, aged 24, she is mother to three healthy children. This is despite being warned that each pregnancy could have placed so much extra strain on her heart that she would die. Fearing her heart is like a 'ticking time bomb ', she is determined to make as many memories as possible with her family, and will be getting married in February next year. Miss Coyne was born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her need open heart surgery three times as a baby. The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood around the body due to a narrowed aorta, the main artery that leaves the left side of the heart. The risk is that it may narrow further at any time, meaning the blood will stop going round the body properly, and in turn cause complete heart failure and death. 'Now I worry about it all the time, but knowing that we are taking lots of pictures and have the wedding to look forward to makes it easier. 'It was only when I was told I probably shouldn't have children that I realised how much I wanted to have them. At times, breathing can be very difficult and there are days when she feels exhausted. She said: 'Mark is an amazing dad, so I would have no worries about the children if I died.' June Davidson, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: 'Years of research has helped to dramatically improve survival rates for babies born with congenital heart defects from a position where very few babies survived to one where almost all do.' 'However, more research is needed to better understand the longer term consequences of living with congenital heart disease so we can further improve the quality of more people's lives.' |
Toxicology results released Monday show Linden, New Jersey police officer Pedro Abad (pictured) had three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he crashed his car last month . Toxicology results show that an off-duty New Jersey officer was drunk when he caused a wrong-way crash that killed another officer and a friend on a New York City highway, a Staten Island prosecutor said Monday. Tests show Linden Officer Pedro Abad's blood alcohol content was 0.24; the legal limit in New York is 0.08. Chief Assistant District Attorney Daniel Master wouldn't comment on possible charges against the officer stemming from the March 20 crash. Linden Officer Frank Viggiano and friend Joe Rodriguez were killed; Abad and Officer Patrik Kudlac were critically injured. Authorities say Abad crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer after leaving a Staten Island strip club. The truck driver suffered injuries that weren't considered life-threatening. There was no immediate response to an email seeking comment from the union representing Linden police officers. Investigators had applied for a warrant to test Abad's blood shortly after the accident. Hours before the crash, Abad had posted a photo on his Instagram page of three shot glasses filled with what he identified as 'Jack Daniels Fire on the house.' The photo included a caption of a toast he said he had given. Abad and fellow officer Patrik Kudlac were critically injured in the crash while another cop Frank Viggiano and friend Joe Rodriguez died . The driver of the tractor-trailer was also injured but his injuries were not thought to be life threatening . VictimsL Above, officer Viggiano (left) and Rodriguez (right), the two men who were killed in the crash . 'The 3 of us, are decent people. There's a decent woman out there for each of us. Sure it's cool to be single every now and then, but I don't give a damn what ANYONE says. At the end of the day, I want a family. I want to settle down. We all do. So here's to finding that which we all hope for.' Abad had two drunken-driving arrests in the last four years, including one for an accident in which he plowed through the wall of a convenience store, records show. He was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence in Roselle, New Jersey, in January 2011 after his car 'put a hole completely through the building' housing a New Way Supermarket, a police report said. Abad was issued a summons for DUI and reckless driving, but apparently the case didn't conclude in any citations or violations, the state Motor Vehicle Commission said. Abad (left) posted a photo of three whiskey shots (right) to his Instagram just hours before the deadly crash . The crash occurred after the three off-duty New Jersey cops and their friend left this Staten Island strip club . Thirteen months later, Abad was charged with DUI in Rahway, New Jersey. A police dashboard camera video showed him weaving, wobbling and slurring his words as he attempted to complete a field sobriety test. Abad's driver's license was suspended after the second arrest, beginning in October 2013 and concluding in May 2014, the Motor Vehicle Commission said. A judge then required Abad to fit his car with an ignition interlock, which won't allow a vehicle to start until the driver blows into a device to measure his blood-alcohol level and is deemed sober. The interlock device was removed last September, the commission said. Abad Jr. (left) had eight accidents and two DUIs on his record before the Staten Island crash. On the right, Patrik Kudlac, the other officer who was injured in the crash . | Pedro Abad was driving with two fellow Linden, New Jersey police officers and a friend on March 20 when he crashed head-on with a tractor-trailer .
Toxicology tests revealed Monday show Abad had a .24 blood-alcohol content - three times the legal limit .
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He was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence in Roselle, New Jersey, in January 2011 after his car 'put a hole completely through the building' housing a New Way Supermarket, a police report said. Abad (left) posted a photo of three whiskey shots (right) to his Instagram just hours before the deadly crash . Thirteen months later, Abad was charged with DUI in Rahway, New Jersey. Abad's driver's license was suspended after the second arrest, beginning in October 2013 and concluding in May 2014, the Motor Vehicle Commission said. The interlock device was removed last September, the commission said. On the right, Patrik Kudlac, the other officer who was injured in the crash . | Thirteen months later, Abad was charged with DUI in Rahway, New Jersey. VictimsL Above, officer Viggiano (left) and Rodriguez (right), the two men who were killed in the crash . He was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence in Roselle, New Jersey, in January 2011 after his car 'put a hole completely through the building' housing a New Way Supermarket, a police report said. The crash occurred after the three off-duty New Jersey cops and their friend left this Staten Island strip club . I want to settle down. There was no immediate response to an email seeking comment from the union representing Linden police officers. 'The 3 of us, are decent people. Investigators had applied for a warrant to test Abad's blood shortly after the accident. The photo included a caption of a toast he said he had given. Sure it's cool to be single every now and then, but I don't give a damn what ANYONE says. The interlock device was removed last September, the commission said. We all do. Tests show Linden Officer Pedro Abad's blood alcohol content was 0.24; the legal limit in New York is 0.08. Authorities say Abad crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer after leaving a Staten Island strip club. Hours before the crash, Abad had posted a photo on his Instagram page of three shot glasses filled with what he identified as 'Jack Daniels Fire on the house.' | Toxicology results released Monday show Linden, New Jersey police officer Pedro Abad (pictured) had three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he crashed his car last month . Toxicology results show that an off-duty New Jersey officer was drunk when he caused a wrong-way crash that killed another officer and a friend on a New York City highway, a Staten Island prosecutor said Monday. Tests show Linden Officer Pedro Abad's blood alcohol content was 0.24; the legal limit in New York is 0.08. Chief Assistant District Attorney Daniel Master wouldn't comment on possible charges against the officer stemming from the March 20 crash. Linden Officer Frank Viggiano and friend Joe Rodriguez were killed; Abad and Officer Patrik Kudlac were critically injured. Authorities say Abad crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer after leaving a Staten Island strip club. 'The 3 of us, are decent people. There's a decent woman out there for each of us. Sure it's cool to be single every now and then, but I don't give a damn what ANYONE says. At the end of the day, I want a family. I want to settle down. Abad's driver's license was suspended after the second arrest, beginning in October 2013 and concluding in May 2014, the Motor Vehicle Commission said. A judge then required Abad to fit his car with an ignition interlock, which won't allow a vehicle to start until the driver blows into a device to measure his blood-alcohol level and is deemed sober. The interlock device was removed last September, the commission said. Abad Jr. (left) had eight accidents and two DUIs on his record before the Staten Island crash. On the right, Patrik Kudlac, the other officer who was injured in the crash . | Toxicology results released Monday show Linden, New Jersey police officer Pedro Abad (pictured) had three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he crashed his car last month . Toxicology results show that an off-duty New Jersey officer was drunk when he caused a wrong-way crash that killed another officer and a friend on a New York City highway, a Staten Island prosecutor said Monday. Tests show Linden Officer Pedro Abad's blood alcohol content was 0.24; the legal limit in New York is 0.08. Chief Assistant District Attorney Daniel Master wouldn't comment on possible charges against the officer stemming from the March 20 crash. Linden Officer Frank Viggiano and friend Joe Rodriguez were killed; Abad and Officer Patrik Kudlac were critically injured. Authorities say Abad crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer after leaving a Staten Island strip club. The truck driver suffered injuries that weren't considered life-threatening. There was no immediate response to an email seeking comment from the union representing Linden police officers. Investigators had applied for a warrant to test Abad's blood shortly after the accident. The driver of the tractor-trailer was also injured but his injuries were not thought to be life threatening . VictimsL Above, officer Viggiano (left) and Rodriguez (right), the two men who were killed in the crash . 'The 3 of us, are decent people. There's a decent woman out there for each of us. Sure it's cool to be single every now and then, but I don't give a damn what ANYONE says. At the end of the day, I want a family. I want to settle down. We all do. So here's to finding that which we all hope for.' The crash occurred after the three off-duty New Jersey cops and their friend left this Staten Island strip club . Thirteen months later, Abad was charged with DUI in Rahway, New Jersey. A police dashboard camera video showed him weaving, wobbling and slurring his words as he attempted to complete a field sobriety test. Abad's driver's license was suspended after the second arrest, beginning in October 2013 and concluding in May 2014, the Motor Vehicle Commission said. A judge then required Abad to fit his car with an ignition interlock, which won't allow a vehicle to start until the driver blows into a device to measure his blood-alcohol level and is deemed sober. The interlock device was removed last September, the commission said. Abad Jr. (left) had eight accidents and two DUIs on his record before the Staten Island crash. On the right, Patrik Kudlac, the other officer who was injured in the crash . | Toxicology results released Monday show Linden, New Jersey police officer Pedro Abad (pictured) had three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he crashed his car last month . Toxicology results show that an off-duty New Jersey officer was drunk when he caused a wrong-way crash that killed another officer and a friend on a New York City highway, a Staten Island prosecutor said Monday. Tests show Linden Officer Pedro Abad's blood alcohol content was 0.24; the legal limit in New York is 0.08. There's a decent woman out there for each of us. Sure it's cool to be single every now and then, but I don't give a damn what ANYONE says. At the end of the day, I want a family. Abad Jr. (left) had eight accidents and two DUIs on his record before the Staten Island crash. On the right, Patrik Kudlac, the other officer who was injured in the crash . |
In 2011 the unmanned Dawn spacecraft became humanity’s first ever emissary to the huge asteroid Vesta, which resides in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. And using images collected by the spacecraft, Nasa has unveiled an interactive tool that lets you explore this world. Using the map you can see a huge amount of features on Vesta, from craters to the amount of sunlight hitting the surface - and switching to ‘3D mode’ also lets you fly around like you were in your own spacecraft. Called Vesta Trek, the interactive programme lets you explore massive craters on the body - which has no atmosphere, and thus no protection like our own Earth. Vesta, discovered in 1807, is the second most massive body in the asteroid belt after the dwarf planet Ceres - which Dawn has now travelled to. It completes a rotation every five hours and 18 minutes, with a temperature ranging from -3°C (27°F) to -188°C (-306°F). Some meteorites on Earth have been found to originate from places like Vesta. As you explore the asteroid, you will come across various ‘troughs’ - areas where the ground sinks away. The largest of these is up to 12 miles (20km) wide and 289 miles (465km) long, similar in size to the Grand Canyon on Earth. Elsehwere there are craters, hills and mountains on the surface, most formed by impacts. On the map you can switch between three main views - over the North Pole, a Global view or looking down onto the South Pole. Various tools also let you find out more information about the asteroid. You can draw lines on the surface to see elevation levels, place a pin to see how the angle of the sun changes at a location over time, or even draw a box to generate files to use with a 3D printer. There’s also an option to 3D print an entire model of Vesta. Nasa scientists in California have revealed an interactive 3D map for Vesta (shown) using images from the Dawn spacecraft. The map lets you see features on the surface including craters, hills, mountains and even 'canyons' You can also measure elevation changes on the surface and see different measurement data. And a 'gaming mode' lets you fly around the largest asteroid in the solar system using your keyboard's arrow keys. In the bottom right of the map is a scale, where you can change the units of measurement by clicking. Aside from using imperial and metric units of measurement - kilometres and miles - it also lets you measure distances in Golden Gate Bridges, football fields and school buses. Various data can also be overlayed on the map, such as the amount of iron or hydrogen in certain regions. The Dawn spacecraft spent a year, from 2011 to 2012, mapping and exploring Vesta. It is so large compared to other asteroids that is sometimes referred to as a minor planet. The spacecraft is now orbiting the dwarf planet Ceres, and over the next few months will be spiraling down closer and closer to image more of it. You can draw lines on the surface to see elevation levels (shown), place a pin to see how the angle of the sun changes at a location over time, or even draw a box to generate files to use with a 3D printer . The Dawn spacecraft spent a year, from 2011 to 2012, mapping and exploring Vesta (illustration shown). It is so large compared to other asteroids that is sometimes referred to as a minor planet . | Nasa scientists in California have revealed an interactive 3D map for Vesta using images from the Dawn spacecraft .
The map lets you see features on the surface including craters, hills, mountains and even 'canyons'
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"In 2011 the unmanned Dawn spacecraft became humanity’s first ever emissary to the huge asteroid Vesta, which resides in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.",
"And using images collected by the spacecraft, Nasa has unveiled an interactive tool that lets you explore this world.",
"Using the map you can see a huge amount of features on Vesta, from craters to the amount of sunlight hitting the surface - and switching to ‘3D mode’ also lets you fly around like you were in your own spacecraft.",
"Called Vesta Trek, the interactive programme lets you explore massive craters on the body - which has no atmosphere, and thus no protection like our own Earth.",
"Vesta, discovered in 1807, is the second most massive body in the asteroid belt after the dwarf planet Ceres - which Dawn has now travelled to.",
"It completes a rotation every five hours and 18 minutes, with a temperature ranging from -3°C (27°F) to -188°C (-306°F).",
"Some meteorites on Earth have been found to originate from places like Vesta.",
"As you explore the asteroid, you will come across various ‘troughs’ - areas where the ground sinks away.",
"The largest of these is up to 12 miles (20km) wide and 289 miles (465km) long, similar in size to the Grand Canyon on Earth.",
"Elsehwere there are craters, hills and mountains on the surface, most formed by impacts.",
"On the map you can switch between three main views - over the North Pole, a Global view or looking down onto the South Pole.",
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"There’s also an option to 3D print an entire model of Vesta.",
"Nasa scientists in California have revealed an interactive 3D map for Vesta (shown) using images from the Dawn spacecraft.",
"The map lets you see features on the surface including craters, hills, mountains and even 'canyons' You can also measure elevation changes on the surface and see different measurement data.",
"And a 'gaming mode' lets you fly around the largest asteroid in the solar system using your keyboard's arrow keys.",
"In the bottom right of the map is a scale, where you can change the units of measurement by clicking.",
"Aside from using imperial and metric units of measurement - kilometres and miles - it also lets you measure distances in Golden Gate Bridges, football fields and school buses.",
"Various data can also be overlayed on the map, such as the amount of iron or hydrogen in certain regions.",
"The Dawn spacecraft spent a year, from 2011 to 2012, mapping and exploring Vesta.",
"It is so large compared to other asteroids that is sometimes referred to as a minor planet.",
"The spacecraft is now orbiting the dwarf planet Ceres, and over the next few months will be spiraling down closer and closer to image more of it.",
"You can draw lines on the surface to see elevation levels (shown), place a pin to see how the angle of the sun changes at a location over time, or even draw a box to generate files to use with a 3D printer .",
"The Dawn spacecraft spent a year, from 2011 to 2012, mapping and exploring Vesta (illustration shown).",
"It is so large compared to other asteroids that is sometimes referred to as a minor planet ."
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You can draw lines on the surface to see elevation levels, place a pin to see how the angle of the sun changes at a location over time, or even draw a box to generate files to use with a 3D printer. Nasa scientists in California have revealed an interactive 3D map for Vesta (shown) using images from the Dawn spacecraft. And a 'gaming mode' lets you fly around the largest asteroid in the solar system using your keyboard's arrow keys. Aside from using imperial and metric units of measurement - kilometres and miles - it also lets you measure distances in Golden Gate Bridges, football fields and school buses. The Dawn spacecraft spent a year, from 2011 to 2012, mapping and exploring Vesta. The spacecraft is now orbiting the dwarf planet Ceres, and over the next few months will be spiraling down closer and closer to image more of it. The Dawn spacecraft spent a year, from 2011 to 2012, mapping and exploring Vesta (illustration shown). | And a 'gaming mode' lets you fly around the largest asteroid in the solar system using your keyboard's arrow keys. Called Vesta Trek, the interactive programme lets you explore massive craters on the body - which has no atmosphere, and thus no protection like our own Earth. And using images collected by the spacecraft, Nasa has unveiled an interactive tool that lets you explore this world. There’s also an option to 3D print an entire model of Vesta. The spacecraft is now orbiting the dwarf planet Ceres, and over the next few months will be spiraling down closer and closer to image more of it. It is so large compared to other asteroids that is sometimes referred to as a minor planet. The map lets you see features on the surface including craters, hills, mountains and even 'canyons' You can also measure elevation changes on the surface and see different measurement data. In 2011 the unmanned Dawn spacecraft became humanity’s first ever emissary to the huge asteroid Vesta, which resides in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Some meteorites on Earth have been found to originate from places like Vesta. You can draw lines on the surface to see elevation levels (shown), place a pin to see how the angle of the sun changes at a location over time, or even draw a box to generate files to use with a 3D printer . Aside from using imperial and metric units of measurement - kilometres and miles - it also lets you measure distances in Golden Gate Bridges, football fields and school buses. You can draw lines on the surface to see elevation levels, place a pin to see how the angle of the sun changes at a location over time, or even draw a box to generate files to use with a 3D printer. Using the map you can see a huge amount of features on Vesta, from craters to the amount of sunlight hitting the surface - and switching to ‘3D mode’ also lets you fly around like you were in your own spacecraft. The Dawn spacecraft spent a year, from 2011 to 2012, mapping and exploring Vesta (illustration shown). As you explore the asteroid, you will come across various ‘troughs’ - areas where the ground sinks away. | In 2011 the unmanned Dawn spacecraft became humanity’s first ever emissary to the huge asteroid Vesta, which resides in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. And using images collected by the spacecraft, Nasa has unveiled an interactive tool that lets you explore this world. Using the map you can see a huge amount of features on Vesta, from craters to the amount of sunlight hitting the surface - and switching to ‘3D mode’ also lets you fly around like you were in your own spacecraft. Called Vesta Trek, the interactive programme lets you explore massive craters on the body - which has no atmosphere, and thus no protection like our own Earth. Vesta, discovered in 1807, is the second most massive body in the asteroid belt after the dwarf planet Ceres - which Dawn has now travelled to. Various tools also let you find out more information about the asteroid. You can draw lines on the surface to see elevation levels, place a pin to see how the angle of the sun changes at a location over time, or even draw a box to generate files to use with a 3D printer. There’s also an option to 3D print an entire model of Vesta. Nasa scientists in California have revealed an interactive 3D map for Vesta (shown) using images from the Dawn spacecraft. The map lets you see features on the surface including craters, hills, mountains and even 'canyons' You can also measure elevation changes on the surface and see different measurement data. The spacecraft is now orbiting the dwarf planet Ceres, and over the next few months will be spiraling down closer and closer to image more of it. You can draw lines on the surface to see elevation levels (shown), place a pin to see how the angle of the sun changes at a location over time, or even draw a box to generate files to use with a 3D printer . The Dawn spacecraft spent a year, from 2011 to 2012, mapping and exploring Vesta (illustration shown). It is so large compared to other asteroids that is sometimes referred to as a minor planet . | In 2011 the unmanned Dawn spacecraft became humanity’s first ever emissary to the huge asteroid Vesta, which resides in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. And using images collected by the spacecraft, Nasa has unveiled an interactive tool that lets you explore this world. Using the map you can see a huge amount of features on Vesta, from craters to the amount of sunlight hitting the surface - and switching to ‘3D mode’ also lets you fly around like you were in your own spacecraft. Called Vesta Trek, the interactive programme lets you explore massive craters on the body - which has no atmosphere, and thus no protection like our own Earth. Vesta, discovered in 1807, is the second most massive body in the asteroid belt after the dwarf planet Ceres - which Dawn has now travelled to. It completes a rotation every five hours and 18 minutes, with a temperature ranging from -3°C (27°F) to -188°C (-306°F). Some meteorites on Earth have been found to originate from places like Vesta. On the map you can switch between three main views - over the North Pole, a Global view or looking down onto the South Pole. Various tools also let you find out more information about the asteroid. You can draw lines on the surface to see elevation levels, place a pin to see how the angle of the sun changes at a location over time, or even draw a box to generate files to use with a 3D printer. There’s also an option to 3D print an entire model of Vesta. Nasa scientists in California have revealed an interactive 3D map for Vesta (shown) using images from the Dawn spacecraft. The map lets you see features on the surface including craters, hills, mountains and even 'canyons' You can also measure elevation changes on the surface and see different measurement data. And a 'gaming mode' lets you fly around the largest asteroid in the solar system using your keyboard's arrow keys. The Dawn spacecraft spent a year, from 2011 to 2012, mapping and exploring Vesta. It is so large compared to other asteroids that is sometimes referred to as a minor planet. The spacecraft is now orbiting the dwarf planet Ceres, and over the next few months will be spiraling down closer and closer to image more of it. You can draw lines on the surface to see elevation levels (shown), place a pin to see how the angle of the sun changes at a location over time, or even draw a box to generate files to use with a 3D printer . The Dawn spacecraft spent a year, from 2011 to 2012, mapping and exploring Vesta (illustration shown). It is so large compared to other asteroids that is sometimes referred to as a minor planet . | In 2011 the unmanned Dawn spacecraft became humanity’s first ever emissary to the huge asteroid Vesta, which resides in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. And using images collected by the spacecraft, Nasa has unveiled an interactive tool that lets you explore this world. Using the map you can see a huge amount of features on Vesta, from craters to the amount of sunlight hitting the surface - and switching to ‘3D mode’ also lets you fly around like you were in your own spacecraft. You can draw lines on the surface to see elevation levels, place a pin to see how the angle of the sun changes at a location over time, or even draw a box to generate files to use with a 3D printer. There’s also an option to 3D print an entire model of Vesta. Nasa scientists in California have revealed an interactive 3D map for Vesta (shown) using images from the Dawn spacecraft. The Dawn spacecraft spent a year, from 2011 to 2012, mapping and exploring Vesta (illustration shown). It is so large compared to other asteroids that is sometimes referred to as a minor planet . |
The Parole Board is reviewing the case of Colin Pitchfork, who was jailed for life in 1988 on the basis of DNA evidence after raping and killing two schoolgirls . The Parole Board is reviewing the case of a murderer who was the first man to be convicted on the basis of DNA evidence. Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life in 1988 for raping and killing two schoolgirls. He strangled 15-year-old Lynda Mann to death after raping her on a deserted footpath in the Leicestershire village of Narborough in 1983. Three years later he raped and killed Dawn Ashworth, also 15, less than a mile from where he murdered Lynda. Pitchfork was finally caught two years later thanks to DNA tests on all the men in surrounding villages. He received a 30-year minimum sentence which was then cut to 28 years in 2009, meaning he was supposed to be eligible for release next year. A spokesman for the Parole Board said: 'We can confirm that the Secretary of State for Justice has referred the case of Colin Pitchfork to the Parole Board for a review of his suitability for release. 'If the Board does not direct his release, it has been asked to advise the Secretary of State on his suitability for open conditions (Category D prison).' Once a case has been referred to the Board, it usually takes around six months before a decision is issued, meaning the double murderer could be out this year. Pitchfork argued at his 2009 appeal against his sentence that the 30 years was 'manifestly' excessive. He was jailed at Leicester Crown Court in 1988 after pleading guilty to two counts of murder, two of rape, two of indecent assault and one of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Announcing the decision to reduce the minimum term by two years in 2009, the then Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, said the appeal was being allowed to a 'very restricted and limited extent relating to exceptional progress in custody'. He emphasised that the decision 'has no bearing whatever on the continuing effect of the sentence of life imprisonment on the appellant'. The judge added: 'He cannot be released unless and until the safety of the public is assured.' Former Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge ruled in 2009 that Pitchfork should not be released until the public could be assured it was safe . After the world's first mass screening for DNA - where 5,000 men in three villages were asked to volunteer blood or saliva samples - Pitchfork was eventually caught. The Lord Chief Justice at the time said after he was jailed that 'from the point of view of the safety of the public I doubt if he should ever be released'. Lord Judge said in 2009 that Pitchfork's progress since he was first incarcerated 'goes far beyond general good behaviour and positive response to his custodial sentence, but reflects very creditable assistance to disabled individuals outside the prison system'. He added: 'On the evidence before us he has sought to address the reasons behind the commission of these offences. He has achieved a high standard of education, to degree level. 'In 20 years in custody he has never been placed on report and he is trusted to help with the well-being of fellow inmates.' Lord Judge said: 'Beyond all that he has made himself a specialist in the transcription of printed music into Braille, thus using the opportunities he has taken to educate himself in prison to the benefit of others. 'This is an intensely specialised skill and his work is used throughout this country and internationally with the support of the RNIB.' Lord Judge said the court could not 'identify any sufficient reason' why the exceptional progress made 'should not be recognised and given practical effect in the assessment now to be made of the minimum term to be served by the appellant', and reduced it by two years. On November 22, 1983, the body of 15-year-old Lynda Mann was found raped and strangled on a deserted footpath running between a cemetery and a psychiatric hospital in the Leicestershire village of Narborough. Almost three years later, in July 1986, the body of another 15-year-old, Dawn Ashworth, from nearby Enderby, was found in almost identical circumstances in a wooded area, less than a mile from the scene of Lynda's murder. The dead girl had been taking a shortcut home from school instead of her usual route, but there can be little doubt that her assailant, believing he had 'got away with it' once, was on the look-out for other teenagers to assault, terrorise and murder in the same way. 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He was jailed for life two years after second murder thanks to DNA testing .
Pitchfork was the first man to be convicted based on DNA evidence .
The Parole Board are reviewing his case and he could be freed in months . | 3bfebb0fece05d9a0c1713107048eb4c79605ed8 | [
"The Parole Board is reviewing the case of Colin Pitchfork, who was jailed for life in 1988 on the basis of DNA evidence after raping and killing two schoolgirls .",
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"Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life in 1988 for raping and killing two schoolgirls.",
"He strangled 15-year-old Lynda Mann to death after raping her on a deserted footpath in the Leicestershire village of Narborough in 1983.",
"Three years later he raped and killed Dawn Ashworth, also 15, less than a mile from where he murdered Lynda.",
"Pitchfork was finally caught two years later thanks to DNA tests on all the men in surrounding villages.",
"He received a 30-year minimum sentence which was then cut to 28 years in 2009, meaning he was supposed to be eligible for release next year.",
"A spokesman for the Parole Board said: 'We can confirm that the Secretary of State for Justice has referred the case of Colin Pitchfork to the Parole Board for a review of his suitability for release.",
"'If the Board does not direct his release, it has been asked to advise the Secretary of State on his suitability for open conditions (Category D prison).'",
"Once a case has been referred to the Board, it usually takes around six months before a decision is issued, meaning the double murderer could be out this year.",
"Pitchfork argued at his 2009 appeal against his sentence that the 30 years was 'manifestly' excessive.",
"He was jailed at Leicester Crown Court in 1988 after pleading guilty to two counts of murder, two of rape, two of indecent assault and one of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.",
"Announcing the decision to reduce the minimum term by two years in 2009, the then Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, said the appeal was being allowed to a 'very restricted and limited extent relating to exceptional progress in custody'.",
"He emphasised that the decision 'has no bearing whatever on the continuing effect of the sentence of life imprisonment on the appellant'.",
"The judge added: 'He cannot be released unless and until the safety of the public is assured.'",
"Former Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge ruled in 2009 that Pitchfork should not be released until the public could be assured it was safe .",
"After the world's first mass screening for DNA - where 5,000 men in three villages were asked to volunteer blood or saliva samples - Pitchfork was eventually caught.",
"The Lord Chief Justice at the time said after he was jailed that 'from the point of view of the safety of the public I doubt if he should ever be released'.",
"Lord Judge said in 2009 that Pitchfork's progress since he was first incarcerated 'goes far beyond general good behaviour and positive response to his custodial sentence, but reflects very creditable assistance to disabled individuals outside the prison system'.",
"He added: 'On the evidence before us he has sought to address the reasons behind the commission of these offences.",
"He has achieved a high standard of education, to degree level.",
"'In 20 years in custody he has never been placed on report and he is trusted to help with the well-being of fellow inmates.'",
"Lord Judge said: 'Beyond all that he has made himself a specialist in the transcription of printed music into Braille, thus using the opportunities he has taken to educate himself in prison to the benefit of others.",
"'This is an intensely specialised skill and his work is used throughout this country and internationally with the support of the RNIB.'",
"Lord Judge said the court could not 'identify any sufficient reason' why the exceptional progress made 'should not be recognised and given practical effect in the assessment now to be made of the minimum term to be served by the appellant', and reduced it by two years.",
"On November 22, 1983, the body of 15-year-old Lynda Mann was found raped and strangled on a deserted footpath running between a cemetery and a psychiatric hospital in the Leicestershire village of Narborough.",
"Almost three years later, in July 1986, the body of another 15-year-old, Dawn Ashworth, from nearby Enderby, was found in almost identical circumstances in a wooded area, less than a mile from the scene of Lynda's murder.",
"The dead girl had been taking a shortcut home from school instead of her usual route, but there can be little doubt that her assailant, believing he had 'got away with it' once, was on the look-out for other teenagers to assault, terrorise and murder in the same way.",
"Initially, a local man confessed to the second murder and his blood was found to be the same group as blood found at the scene.",
"There can be no doubt that had it not been for advances in science, he would have been convicted while Colin Pitchfork remained free.",
"However, two years later, semen samples found at the crime scenes were used to match the DNA of Pitchfork, a baker and convicted flasher.",
"He became the first criminal in the world to be convicted based on DNA fingerprinting, following the first mass screening of 5,000 men in three neighbouring villages."
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Lord Judge said the court could not 'identify any sufficient reason' why the exceptional progress made 'should not be recognised and given practical effect in the assessment now to be made of the minimum term to be served by the appellant', and reduced it by two years. Almost three years later, in July 1986, the body of another 15-year-old, Dawn Ashworth, from nearby Enderby, was found in almost identical circumstances in a wooded area, less than a mile from the scene of Lynda's murder. Initially, a local man confessed to the second murder and his blood was found to be the same group as blood found at the scene. However, two years later, semen samples found at the crime scenes were used to match the DNA of Pitchfork, a baker and convicted flasher. | He became the first criminal in the world to be convicted based on DNA fingerprinting, following the first mass screening of 5,000 men in three neighbouring villages. Initially, a local man confessed to the second murder and his blood was found to be the same group as blood found at the scene. On November 22, 1983, the body of 15-year-old Lynda Mann was found raped and strangled on a deserted footpath running between a cemetery and a psychiatric hospital in the Leicestershire village of Narborough. The dead girl had been taking a shortcut home from school instead of her usual route, but there can be little doubt that her assailant, believing he had 'got away with it' once, was on the look-out for other teenagers to assault, terrorise and murder in the same way. He added: 'On the evidence before us he has sought to address the reasons behind the commission of these offences. The Lord Chief Justice at the time said after he was jailed that 'from the point of view of the safety of the public I doubt if he should ever be released'. Announcing the decision to reduce the minimum term by two years in 2009, the then Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, said the appeal was being allowed to a 'very restricted and limited extent relating to exceptional progress in custody'. He emphasised that the decision 'has no bearing whatever on the continuing effect of the sentence of life imprisonment on the appellant'. However, two years later, semen samples found at the crime scenes were used to match the DNA of Pitchfork, a baker and convicted flasher. 'This is an intensely specialised skill and his work is used throughout this country and internationally with the support of the RNIB.' Lord Judge said the court could not 'identify any sufficient reason' why the exceptional progress made 'should not be recognised and given practical effect in the assessment now to be made of the minimum term to be served by the appellant', and reduced it by two years. He was jailed at Leicester Crown Court in 1988 after pleading guilty to two counts of murder, two of rape, two of indecent assault and one of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. A spokesman for the Parole Board said: 'We can confirm that the Secretary of State for Justice has referred the case of Colin Pitchfork to the Parole Board for a review of his suitability for release. There can be no doubt that had it not been for advances in science, he would have been convicted while Colin Pitchfork remained free. The Parole Board is reviewing the case of Colin Pitchfork, who was jailed for life in 1988 on the basis of DNA evidence after raping and killing two schoolgirls . | The Parole Board is reviewing the case of Colin Pitchfork, who was jailed for life in 1988 on the basis of DNA evidence after raping and killing two schoolgirls . The Parole Board is reviewing the case of a murderer who was the first man to be convicted on the basis of DNA evidence. Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life in 1988 for raping and killing two schoolgirls. He strangled 15-year-old Lynda Mann to death after raping her on a deserted footpath in the Leicestershire village of Narborough in 1983. Three years later he raped and killed Dawn Ashworth, also 15, less than a mile from where he murdered Lynda. Pitchfork was finally caught two years later thanks to DNA tests on all the men in surrounding villages. The judge added: 'He cannot be released unless and until the safety of the public is assured.' Former Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge ruled in 2009 that Pitchfork should not be released until the public could be assured it was safe . After the world's first mass screening for DNA - where 5,000 men in three villages were asked to volunteer blood or saliva samples - Pitchfork was eventually caught. The Lord Chief Justice at the time said after he was jailed that 'from the point of view of the safety of the public I doubt if he should ever be released'. Lord Judge said in 2009 that Pitchfork's progress since he was first incarcerated 'goes far beyond general good behaviour and positive response to his custodial sentence, but reflects very creditable assistance to disabled individuals outside the prison system'. The dead girl had been taking a shortcut home from school instead of her usual route, but there can be little doubt that her assailant, believing he had 'got away with it' once, was on the look-out for other teenagers to assault, terrorise and murder in the same way. Initially, a local man confessed to the second murder and his blood was found to be the same group as blood found at the scene. There can be no doubt that had it not been for advances in science, he would have been convicted while Colin Pitchfork remained free. However, two years later, semen samples found at the crime scenes were used to match the DNA of Pitchfork, a baker and convicted flasher. He became the first criminal in the world to be convicted based on DNA fingerprinting, following the first mass screening of 5,000 men in three neighbouring villages. | The Parole Board is reviewing the case of Colin Pitchfork, who was jailed for life in 1988 on the basis of DNA evidence after raping and killing two schoolgirls . The Parole Board is reviewing the case of a murderer who was the first man to be convicted on the basis of DNA evidence. Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life in 1988 for raping and killing two schoolgirls. He strangled 15-year-old Lynda Mann to death after raping her on a deserted footpath in the Leicestershire village of Narborough in 1983. Three years later he raped and killed Dawn Ashworth, also 15, less than a mile from where he murdered Lynda. Pitchfork was finally caught two years later thanks to DNA tests on all the men in surrounding villages. He received a 30-year minimum sentence which was then cut to 28 years in 2009, meaning he was supposed to be eligible for release next year. A spokesman for the Parole Board said: 'We can confirm that the Secretary of State for Justice has referred the case of Colin Pitchfork to the Parole Board for a review of his suitability for release. 'If the Board does not direct his release, it has been asked to advise the Secretary of State on his suitability for open conditions (Category D prison).' Announcing the decision to reduce the minimum term by two years in 2009, the then Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, said the appeal was being allowed to a 'very restricted and limited extent relating to exceptional progress in custody'. He emphasised that the decision 'has no bearing whatever on the continuing effect of the sentence of life imprisonment on the appellant'. The judge added: 'He cannot be released unless and until the safety of the public is assured.' Former Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge ruled in 2009 that Pitchfork should not be released until the public could be assured it was safe . After the world's first mass screening for DNA - where 5,000 men in three villages were asked to volunteer blood or saliva samples - Pitchfork was eventually caught. The Lord Chief Justice at the time said after he was jailed that 'from the point of view of the safety of the public I doubt if he should ever be released'. Lord Judge said in 2009 that Pitchfork's progress since he was first incarcerated 'goes far beyond general good behaviour and positive response to his custodial sentence, but reflects very creditable assistance to disabled individuals outside the prison system'. He added: 'On the evidence before us he has sought to address the reasons behind the commission of these offences. He has achieved a high standard of education, to degree level. 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Former Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge ruled in 2009 that Pitchfork should not be released until the public could be assured it was safe . After the world's first mass screening for DNA - where 5,000 men in three villages were asked to volunteer blood or saliva samples - Pitchfork was eventually caught. The Lord Chief Justice at the time said after he was jailed that 'from the point of view of the safety of the public I doubt if he should ever be released'. However, two years later, semen samples found at the crime scenes were used to match the DNA of Pitchfork, a baker and convicted flasher. He became the first criminal in the world to be convicted based on DNA fingerprinting, following the first mass screening of 5,000 men in three neighbouring villages. |
Mitchell Keenan, with his father Keith, who had to have his toes amputated after contracting frostbite while being forced to live in a tent . The family of a disabled man claim he had to have all of his toes amputated after he was forced to live in a tent through the winter because he was evicted from his home. Mitchell Keenan, 32, was diagnosed with frostbite six weeks ago after his sister discovered his blackened toes and rushed him to hospital. They were so badly diseased that they could not be saved and they had to be amputated. It came after Mr Keenan had been living in the tent with his father Keith, 62, following their eviction from their four-bedroom home in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, last year when they fell behind with their repayments. Mr Keenan's father was also diagnosed with severe health problems including malnourishment, scabies and dementia. Mr Keenan's aunt, Dawn Doyle, 54, said: 'It's absolutely outrageous what has happened to my brother and nephew. 'They lived in their home for 30 years and got into difficulty last year. 'They had their benefits sanctioned and things just spiralled out of control. 'They both have neurological conditions and disabilities and kept missing jobs interviews, so the problem got worse and worse. 'In July they lost their home and I tried everywhere to get them accommodation but nowhere would take them.' Ms Doyle says she was then forced to buy her brother and nephew a tent, which they pitched on the Beacon hill in Skelmersdale. She also supplied them with food parcels from local food banks, while trying to provide for her own family. She added: 'I felt awful that I couldn't take them in, but I'm a single parent, with my own disabilities and I just knew I couldn't cope. 'I tried my best for them and contacted so many different organisations, but just kept getting turned away. 'Social Services said they couldn't come and assess them because they were in a tent - it was just farcical. Mr Keenan's toes, which eventually had to be amputated after he caught frostbite from living in a tent during winter after being evicted from his home . 'When we saw Mitchell's toes we were horrified, that this can happen to people in the 21st century is disgusting.' Mr Keenan has now been given temporary accommodation by West Lancashire Borough Council and his father Keith has been taken in by the Stonham housing association. Ms Doyle believes that the problems all stemmed from the government's spare bedroom benefit cuts. She explained: 'The bedroom tax is an awful thing, it's affecting people's lives all over the country and needs to be repealed.' A Department for Work and Pensions spokesman said: 'Mr Keenan and his son have never been sanctioned and continue to be supported through benefits and by jobcentre staff. 'We have given their local council hundreds of thousands of pounds to support vulnerable people through our housing benefit reforms.' | Mitchell Keenan and his father Keith were evicted from their family home .
They were forced to live in a tent during the winter on a local hill .
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"The family of a disabled man claim he had to have all of his toes amputated after he was forced to live in a tent through the winter because he was evicted from his home.",
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"'When we saw Mitchell's toes we were horrified, that this can happen to people in the 21st century is disgusting.'",
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'I tried my best for them and contacted so many different organisations, but just kept getting turned away. Mr Keenan's toes, which eventually had to be amputated after he caught frostbite from living in a tent during winter after being evicted from his home . Mr Keenan has now been given temporary accommodation by West Lancashire Borough Council and his father Keith has been taken in by the Stonham housing association. She explained: 'The bedroom tax is an awful thing, it's affecting people's lives all over the country and needs to be repealed.' 'We have given their local council hundreds of thousands of pounds to support vulnerable people through our housing benefit reforms.' | It came after Mr Keenan had been living in the tent with his father Keith, 62, following their eviction from their four-bedroom home in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, last year when they fell behind with their repayments. Mr Keenan's father was also diagnosed with severe health problems including malnourishment, scabies and dementia. 'Social Services said they couldn't come and assess them because they were in a tent - it was just farcical. They were so badly diseased that they could not be saved and they had to be amputated. 'We have given their local council hundreds of thousands of pounds to support vulnerable people through our housing benefit reforms.' Mr Keenan's aunt, Dawn Doyle, 54, said: 'It's absolutely outrageous what has happened to my brother and nephew. 'They had their benefits sanctioned and things just spiralled out of control. Ms Doyle believes that the problems all stemmed from the government's spare bedroom benefit cuts. 'I tried my best for them and contacted so many different organisations, but just kept getting turned away. Mr Keenan has now been given temporary accommodation by West Lancashire Borough Council and his father Keith has been taken in by the Stonham housing association. 'In July they lost their home and I tried everywhere to get them accommodation but nowhere would take them.' She explained: 'The bedroom tax is an awful thing, it's affecting people's lives all over the country and needs to be repealed.' She added: 'I felt awful that I couldn't take them in, but I'm a single parent, with my own disabilities and I just knew I couldn't cope. Ms Doyle says she was then forced to buy her brother and nephew a tent, which they pitched on the Beacon hill in Skelmersdale. 'They lived in their home for 30 years and got into difficulty last year. | Mitchell Keenan, with his father Keith, who had to have his toes amputated after contracting frostbite while being forced to live in a tent . The family of a disabled man claim he had to have all of his toes amputated after he was forced to live in a tent through the winter because he was evicted from his home. Mitchell Keenan, 32, was diagnosed with frostbite six weeks ago after his sister discovered his blackened toes and rushed him to hospital. They were so badly diseased that they could not be saved and they had to be amputated. 'In July they lost their home and I tried everywhere to get them accommodation but nowhere would take them.' Ms Doyle says she was then forced to buy her brother and nephew a tent, which they pitched on the Beacon hill in Skelmersdale. She also supplied them with food parcels from local food banks, while trying to provide for her own family. She explained: 'The bedroom tax is an awful thing, it's affecting people's lives all over the country and needs to be repealed.' A Department for Work and Pensions spokesman said: 'Mr Keenan and his son have never been sanctioned and continue to be supported through benefits and by jobcentre staff. 'We have given their local council hundreds of thousands of pounds to support vulnerable people through our housing benefit reforms.' | Mitchell Keenan, with his father Keith, who had to have his toes amputated after contracting frostbite while being forced to live in a tent . The family of a disabled man claim he had to have all of his toes amputated after he was forced to live in a tent through the winter because he was evicted from his home. Mitchell Keenan, 32, was diagnosed with frostbite six weeks ago after his sister discovered his blackened toes and rushed him to hospital. They were so badly diseased that they could not be saved and they had to be amputated. It came after Mr Keenan had been living in the tent with his father Keith, 62, following their eviction from their four-bedroom home in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, last year when they fell behind with their repayments. Mr Keenan's father was also diagnosed with severe health problems including malnourishment, scabies and dementia. 'They both have neurological conditions and disabilities and kept missing jobs interviews, so the problem got worse and worse. 'In July they lost their home and I tried everywhere to get them accommodation but nowhere would take them.' Ms Doyle says she was then forced to buy her brother and nephew a tent, which they pitched on the Beacon hill in Skelmersdale. She also supplied them with food parcels from local food banks, while trying to provide for her own family. She added: 'I felt awful that I couldn't take them in, but I'm a single parent, with my own disabilities and I just knew I couldn't cope. 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Prince Harry will tonight fly out of the UK to Australia without seeing his new niece or nephew . A disappointed Prince Harry will tonight fly out of the UK to Australia without seeing his new niece or nephew. With the Duchess of Cambridge now overdue for the birth of her second child, the prince will not be able to meet the new royal baby until he returns to this country in mid May. Harry, who will be bumped down to fifth in the line of succession by the new arrival, had returned briefly at the weekend to hand out prizes at the London Marathon after undertaking several engagements in Turkey to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign. He was dragging out his return until tonight in the hope of getting to meet the new little prince or princess. But with Duchess now several days overdue, Harry is being forced to return to Australia where he is on a month-long placement with the army, followed by a week long official tour of New Zealand. Instead he spent time playing doting uncle to his nephew, Prince George, who turns two in July, at the Cambridge's apartment at Kensington Palace. Kate and her husband, Prince William, had been told to expect their new son or daughter – who will be fourth in line to the throne – by Saturday, according to sources. The Duchess – whose son, Prince George, was also around a week late - herself told well-wishers earlier this year that the new little prince or princess was due 'mid to late April'. When Prince George's little brother or sister is born the news will be revealed to royal correspondents in a press release followed by an announcement two minutes on the Kensington and Buckingham Palace social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram. Details of their arrival – including their six, birth weight and details of the attending medical staff - will then be posted in the traditional way on an easel outside Buckingham Palace. Scroll down for video . Although palace officials have barred media from camping outside the private Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, where Kate is due to give birth, in order to prevent what they describe as a 'media circus', excitement was mounting yesterday with royal 'superfans' continuing their own round-the-clock vigil. The Duchess – whose son, Prince George, was also around a week late - herself told well-wishers earlier this year that the new little prince or princess was due 'mid to late April' Harry had returned briefly at the weekend to hand out prizes at the London Marathon after undertaking several engagements in Turkey (pictured) to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign . The mounting tension saw bookmakers' cash in with a flurry of bets on everything from the time of birth to the new baby's name – and even their hair and eye colour. Prince Harry will no doubt be encouraged to see that 4/1 odds are being offered for the baby to be a fellow red head. Ladbrokes customers appeared to favour Arthur for a boy, with odds collapsing to 8/1, and Alice remaining the hot favourite for a girl with odds of just 5/4. Some were still hankering after Diana (14/1), in memory of William's late mother, or even Elizabeth in honour of the Queen (6/1). The firm said one male customer in the Manchester area had bet £10,000 on the new baby being a girl, the largest single wager so far received. Spokesman, Jessica Bridge, said: 'As far as the money is concerned they will soon welcome Princess Alice into the family.' Coral said yesterday that it had seen a slew of bets come in that the baby will arrive today (Monday) – now 6/1 joint favourite – with odds of 10-1 that the nation is still waiting at the end of the week. Many bookmakers are also offering 4/1 odds of the couple welcoming their new child into the world on Wednesday – their fourth wedding anniversary. Prince William and Kate pose with their son Prince George at the National History Museum in London . Preparations have been made outside the Lindo Wing of the hospital for the huge crowds expected to welcome the royal birth - with the Duchess said to be up to four days overdue . As the 'spare to the heir', it is unlikely that the duke and duchess's new baby will accede to the throne – although it is not unheard of. Most recently the Queen's own father became King George VI when his elder brother, King Edward VIII, unexpectedly abdicated over his love for 'unsuitable' American divorcee Wallis Simpson. Thanks to recent changes in the law of succession, if the new baby is girl then their claim to the throne cannot be superseded by a younger brother, should William and Kate go on to have a third child. She will also be known as HRH Princess (forename) of Cambridge after the Queen altered a century-old ruling in the run up to Prince George's birth which had meant that only the eldest son of a Prince of Wales (as well as the children of a monarch and the sons of those children) was entitled to the honour. The new arrival will also bump Prince Andrew out of the 'top five' for the first time. He will drop to sixth in line to the throne. His eldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, will find herself relegated to seventh – the advantage being that she will no longer require the Queen's approval for her marriage. Her younger sister, Princess Eugenie, will become eighth. If the baby is a girl it will be the first Princess of Cambridge to be born for 182 years. Kate has said in the past that she favours a boy but that her husband rather likes the idea of a girl. Grandfather Prince Charles has said he would like a girl – while his late wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, always longed for a daughter. | Prince Harry will fly out of UK tonight to continue placement in Australia .
This means he will not be able to meet royal baby until return in mid-May .
He will be bumped down to fifth in the line of succession by the new arrival .
Duchess of Cambridge is several days overdue for birth of second baby . | 3fde40c4955423a5cf32d62b93b36e7e0e616cc1 | [
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"A disappointed Prince Harry will tonight fly out of the UK to Australia without seeing his new niece or nephew.",
"With the Duchess of Cambridge now overdue for the birth of her second child, the prince will not be able to meet the new royal baby until he returns to this country in mid May.",
"Harry, who will be bumped down to fifth in the line of succession by the new arrival, had returned briefly at the weekend to hand out prizes at the London Marathon after undertaking several engagements in Turkey to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign.",
"He was dragging out his return until tonight in the hope of getting to meet the new little prince or princess.",
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"The Duchess – whose son, Prince George, was also around a week late - herself told well-wishers earlier this year that the new little prince or princess was due 'mid to late April' Harry had returned briefly at the weekend to hand out prizes at the London Marathon after undertaking several engagements in Turkey (pictured) to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign .",
"The mounting tension saw bookmakers' cash in with a flurry of bets on everything from the time of birth to the new baby's name – and even their hair and eye colour.",
"Prince Harry will no doubt be encouraged to see that 4/1 odds are being offered for the baby to be a fellow red head.",
"Ladbrokes customers appeared to favour Arthur for a boy, with odds collapsing to 8/1, and Alice remaining the hot favourite for a girl with odds of just 5/4.",
"Some were still hankering after Diana (14/1), in memory of William's late mother, or even Elizabeth in honour of the Queen (6/1).",
"The firm said one male customer in the Manchester area had bet £10,000 on the new baby being a girl, the largest single wager so far received.",
"Spokesman, Jessica Bridge, said: 'As far as the money is concerned they will soon welcome Princess Alice into the family.'",
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"Many bookmakers are also offering 4/1 odds of the couple welcoming their new child into the world on Wednesday – their fourth wedding anniversary.",
"Prince William and Kate pose with their son Prince George at the National History Museum in London .",
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"Thanks to recent changes in the law of succession, if the new baby is girl then their claim to the throne cannot be superseded by a younger brother, should William and Kate go on to have a third child.",
"She will also be known as HRH Princess (forename) of Cambridge after the Queen altered a century-old ruling in the run up to Prince George's birth which had meant that only the eldest son of a Prince of Wales (as well as the children of a monarch and the sons of those children) was entitled to the honour.",
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Although palace officials have barred media from camping outside the private Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, where Kate is due to give birth, in order to prevent what they describe as a 'media circus', excitement was mounting yesterday with royal 'superfans' continuing their own round-the-clock vigil. The mounting tension saw bookmakers' cash in with a flurry of bets on everything from the time of birth to the new baby's name – and even their hair and eye colour. Ladbrokes customers appeared to favour Arthur for a boy, with odds collapsing to 8/1, and Alice remaining the hot favourite for a girl with odds of just 5/4. The firm said one male customer in the Manchester area had bet £10,000 on the new baby being a girl, the largest single wager so far received. Coral said yesterday that it had seen a slew of bets come in that the baby will arrive today (Monday) – now 6/1 joint favourite – with odds of 10-1 that the nation is still waiting at the end of the week. Prince William and Kate pose with their son Prince George at the National History Museum in London . As the 'spare to the heir', it is unlikely that the duke and duchess's new baby will accede to the throne – although it is not unheard of. Thanks to recent changes in the law of succession, if the new baby is girl then their claim to the throne cannot be superseded by a younger brother, should William and Kate go on to have a third child. The new arrival will also bump Prince Andrew out of the 'top five' for the first time. His eldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, will find herself relegated to seventh – the advantage being that she will no longer require the Queen's approval for her marriage. If the baby is a girl it will be the first Princess of Cambridge to be born for 182 years. Grandfather Prince Charles has said he would like a girl – while his late wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, always longed for a daughter. | Most recently the Queen's own father became King George VI when his elder brother, King Edward VIII, unexpectedly abdicated over his love for 'unsuitable' American divorcee Wallis Simpson. Preparations have been made outside the Lindo Wing of the hospital for the huge crowds expected to welcome the royal birth - with the Duchess said to be up to four days overdue . The new arrival will also bump Prince Andrew out of the 'top five' for the first time. Harry, who will be bumped down to fifth in the line of succession by the new arrival, had returned briefly at the weekend to hand out prizes at the London Marathon after undertaking several engagements in Turkey to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign. Ladbrokes customers appeared to favour Arthur for a boy, with odds collapsing to 8/1, and Alice remaining the hot favourite for a girl with odds of just 5/4. With the Duchess of Cambridge now overdue for the birth of her second child, the prince will not be able to meet the new royal baby until he returns to this country in mid May. Many bookmakers are also offering 4/1 odds of the couple welcoming their new child into the world on Wednesday – their fourth wedding anniversary. But with Duchess now several days overdue, Harry is being forced to return to Australia where he is on a month-long placement with the army, followed by a week long official tour of New Zealand. Kate and her husband, Prince William, had been told to expect their new son or daughter – who will be fourth in line to the throne – by Saturday, according to sources. Kate has said in the past that she favours a boy but that her husband rather likes the idea of a girl. Grandfather Prince Charles has said he would like a girl – while his late wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, always longed for a daughter. Instead he spent time playing doting uncle to his nephew, Prince George, who turns two in July, at the Cambridge's apartment at Kensington Palace. Details of their arrival – including their six, birth weight and details of the attending medical staff - will then be posted in the traditional way on an easel outside Buckingham Palace. If the baby is a girl it will be the first Princess of Cambridge to be born for 182 years. Prince Harry will no doubt be encouraged to see that 4/1 odds are being offered for the baby to be a fellow red head. | Prince Harry will tonight fly out of the UK to Australia without seeing his new niece or nephew . A disappointed Prince Harry will tonight fly out of the UK to Australia without seeing his new niece or nephew. With the Duchess of Cambridge now overdue for the birth of her second child, the prince will not be able to meet the new royal baby until he returns to this country in mid May. Harry, who will be bumped down to fifth in the line of succession by the new arrival, had returned briefly at the weekend to hand out prizes at the London Marathon after undertaking several engagements in Turkey to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign. He was dragging out his return until tonight in the hope of getting to meet the new little prince or princess. But with Duchess now several days overdue, Harry is being forced to return to Australia where he is on a month-long placement with the army, followed by a week long official tour of New Zealand. Prince Harry will no doubt be encouraged to see that 4/1 odds are being offered for the baby to be a fellow red head. Ladbrokes customers appeared to favour Arthur for a boy, with odds collapsing to 8/1, and Alice remaining the hot favourite for a girl with odds of just 5/4. Some were still hankering after Diana (14/1), in memory of William's late mother, or even Elizabeth in honour of the Queen (6/1). The firm said one male customer in the Manchester area had bet £10,000 on the new baby being a girl, the largest single wager so far received. Spokesman, Jessica Bridge, said: 'As far as the money is concerned they will soon welcome Princess Alice into the family.' His eldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, will find herself relegated to seventh – the advantage being that she will no longer require the Queen's approval for her marriage. Her younger sister, Princess Eugenie, will become eighth. If the baby is a girl it will be the first Princess of Cambridge to be born for 182 years. Kate has said in the past that she favours a boy but that her husband rather likes the idea of a girl. Grandfather Prince Charles has said he would like a girl – while his late wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, always longed for a daughter. | Prince Harry will tonight fly out of the UK to Australia without seeing his new niece or nephew . A disappointed Prince Harry will tonight fly out of the UK to Australia without seeing his new niece or nephew. With the Duchess of Cambridge now overdue for the birth of her second child, the prince will not be able to meet the new royal baby until he returns to this country in mid May. Harry, who will be bumped down to fifth in the line of succession by the new arrival, had returned briefly at the weekend to hand out prizes at the London Marathon after undertaking several engagements in Turkey to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign. He was dragging out his return until tonight in the hope of getting to meet the new little prince or princess. But with Duchess now several days overdue, Harry is being forced to return to Australia where he is on a month-long placement with the army, followed by a week long official tour of New Zealand. Instead he spent time playing doting uncle to his nephew, Prince George, who turns two in July, at the Cambridge's apartment at Kensington Palace. Kate and her husband, Prince William, had been told to expect their new son or daughter – who will be fourth in line to the throne – by Saturday, according to sources. The Duchess – whose son, Prince George, was also around a week late - herself told well-wishers earlier this year that the new little prince or princess was due 'mid to late April'. 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The firm said one male customer in the Manchester area had bet £10,000 on the new baby being a girl, the largest single wager so far received. Spokesman, Jessica Bridge, said: 'As far as the money is concerned they will soon welcome Princess Alice into the family.' Coral said yesterday that it had seen a slew of bets come in that the baby will arrive today (Monday) – now 6/1 joint favourite – with odds of 10-1 that the nation is still waiting at the end of the week. Many bookmakers are also offering 4/1 odds of the couple welcoming their new child into the world on Wednesday – their fourth wedding anniversary. She will also be known as HRH Princess (forename) of Cambridge after the Queen altered a century-old ruling in the run up to Prince George's birth which had meant that only the eldest son of a Prince of Wales (as well as the children of a monarch and the sons of those children) was entitled to the honour. The new arrival will also bump Prince Andrew out of the 'top five' for the first time. He will drop to sixth in line to the throne. His eldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, will find herself relegated to seventh – the advantage being that she will no longer require the Queen's approval for her marriage. Her younger sister, Princess Eugenie, will become eighth. If the baby is a girl it will be the first Princess of Cambridge to be born for 182 years. Kate has said in the past that she favours a boy but that her husband rather likes the idea of a girl. Grandfather Prince Charles has said he would like a girl – while his late wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, always longed for a daughter. | Prince Harry will tonight fly out of the UK to Australia without seeing his new niece or nephew . A disappointed Prince Harry will tonight fly out of the UK to Australia without seeing his new niece or nephew. With the Duchess of Cambridge now overdue for the birth of her second child, the prince will not be able to meet the new royal baby until he returns to this country in mid May. Ladbrokes customers appeared to favour Arthur for a boy, with odds collapsing to 8/1, and Alice remaining the hot favourite for a girl with odds of just 5/4. Some were still hankering after Diana (14/1), in memory of William's late mother, or even Elizabeth in honour of the Queen (6/1). The firm said one male customer in the Manchester area had bet £10,000 on the new baby being a girl, the largest single wager so far received. Kate has said in the past that she favours a boy but that her husband rather likes the idea of a girl. Grandfather Prince Charles has said he would like a girl – while his late wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, always longed for a daughter. |
Melbourne radio broadcaster John Burns has been revealed as the media personality alleged to have vilified Richmond's Bachar Houli. Burns, who hosts 3AW morning show Ross and John with Ross Stevenson, is alleged to have referred to Houli as a 'terrorist' at a club function at the MCG on Friday night during the Tigers' match against Melbourne. The radio station confirmed a complaint has been made against Mr Burns and said he doesn't recall making the comment, and is 'mortified' by the allegation. 3AW host John Burns (pictured) has been named as the media personality who allegedly called Bachar Houli a 'terrorist' John Burns said a friend sitting with him at the time also didn't recall the comment being made. Mr Burns spoke to 3AW's Tom Elliott on Monday afternoon and said that while he didn't recall making such a comment, he apologised unreservedly if any offence had been caused. 'The game was underway and the person in front of me turned around and said 'what did you say'?' Mr Burns said on the radio show. 'I wasn't aware of having said anything really and I don't recall what I said but he alleged that I made a comment that was offensive. 'I don't recall that comment.' Mr Burns went on to claim that the person he was sitting with did not hear his comment. When quizzed by Tom Elliot on how much liquor he had consumed during the game, Mr Burns said he had enjoyed himself but alcohol did not contribute to the events. He said he couldn't even begin to imagine what words of his might have been misconstrued but went on to tell Tom Elliot that he 'didn't say anything like accidental tourists, I wouldn't think'. 'I can't recall saying anything that I intended to be offensive to anybody on the other side of the game.' Mr Elliot told Mr Burns that he has heard the term 'terrorist' and 'jihadist' being used to describe Bachar Houli on numerous occasions at matches, however Mr Burns said he has never witnessed this. Bachar Houli (pictured) became the first Muslim man to play at top level AFL in 2006 . He said Mr Houli is a 'delightful man'. Mr Houli became the first Muslim to play AFL the game at the top level in 2006, when he was employed by Essendon. The 27-year-old moved to Richmond in 2011 and has since taken on the role of multicultural ambassador. In a statement, Mr Burns again apologised 'unreservedly', in particular to the people at the match and members of the Richmond Football Club. 'I had the pleasure of attending the Richmond Football Club function on Friday night,' Mr Burns said. 'During the match, I sat with a friend and we were catching up and talking about the game. It has been suggested to me that during a conversation with my friend, I was overheard saying something which that person found offensive. 'I have no recollection of making an offensive remark. 'However, I acknowledge that a complaint has been made and the idea that something I've said has offended someone is mortifying to me. Houli is a multicultural ambassador for the AFL . 'If I have said anything that has offended anybody, I unreservedly apologise. In particular, to the people at the match and the Richmond Football Club.' Richmond Football Club also released a statement and said they 'now consider the matter closed'. 'Richmond Football Club acknowledges the statement released by 3AW's John Burns this afternoon in relation to an incident that took place at the MCG on Friday night. 'The Club fully supports the staff member who brought this issue to its attention and accepts his version of events. We also accept the apology and now consider the matter closed.' Speaking to The Herald, Tigers captain Trent Cotchin said there is 'no place for it in our game,' when he was asked about the comments allegedly made against Houli. 'It's disappointing to see and hear and as a collective we need to make a stronger stand on it,' he said. | John Burns has come out to deny he called footy player a 'terrorist'
The 3AW host allegedly made the comments against Bachar Houli .
Houli became the first Muslim man to play top league AFL in 2006 .
He is the multicultural ambassador for the AFL .
John Burns says he doesn't recall the comments being made .
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"Melbourne radio broadcaster John Burns has been revealed as the media personality alleged to have vilified Richmond's Bachar Houli.",
"Burns, who hosts 3AW morning show Ross and John with Ross Stevenson, is alleged to have referred to Houli as a 'terrorist' at a club function at the MCG on Friday night during the Tigers' match against Melbourne.",
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"'It's disappointing to see and hear and as a collective we need to make a stronger stand on it,' he said."
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Mr Houli became the first Muslim to play AFL the game at the top level in 2006, when he was employed by Essendon. In a statement, Mr Burns again apologised 'unreservedly', in particular to the people at the match and members of the Richmond Football Club. 'During the match, I sat with a friend and we were catching up and talking about the game. 'I have no recollection of making an offensive remark. Houli is a multicultural ambassador for the AFL . In particular, to the people at the match and the Richmond Football Club.' 'Richmond Football Club acknowledges the statement released by 3AW's John Burns this afternoon in relation to an incident that took place at the MCG on Friday night. We also accept the apology and now consider the matter closed.' 'It's disappointing to see and hear and as a collective we need to make a stronger stand on it,' he said. | 'I wasn't aware of having said anything really and I don't recall what I said but he alleged that I made a comment that was offensive. 'Richmond Football Club acknowledges the statement released by 3AW's John Burns this afternoon in relation to an incident that took place at the MCG on Friday night. Mr Elliot told Mr Burns that he has heard the term 'terrorist' and 'jihadist' being used to describe Bachar Houli on numerous occasions at matches, however Mr Burns said he has never witnessed this. 'If I have said anything that has offended anybody, I unreservedly apologise. Speaking to The Herald, Tigers captain Trent Cotchin said there is 'no place for it in our game,' when he was asked about the comments allegedly made against Houli. 'During the match, I sat with a friend and we were catching up and talking about the game. The 27-year-old moved to Richmond in 2011 and has since taken on the role of multicultural ambassador. 'The game was underway and the person in front of me turned around and said 'what did you say'?' 'It's disappointing to see and hear and as a collective we need to make a stronger stand on it,' he said. Richmond Football Club also released a statement and said they 'now consider the matter closed'. Mr Burns went on to claim that the person he was sitting with did not hear his comment. Mr Burns spoke to 3AW's Tom Elliott on Monday afternoon and said that while he didn't recall making such a comment, he apologised unreservedly if any offence had been caused. In a statement, Mr Burns again apologised 'unreservedly', in particular to the people at the match and members of the Richmond Football Club. Burns, who hosts 3AW morning show Ross and John with Ross Stevenson, is alleged to have referred to Houli as a 'terrorist' at a club function at the MCG on Friday night during the Tigers' match against Melbourne. When quizzed by Tom Elliot on how much liquor he had consumed during the game, Mr Burns said he had enjoyed himself but alcohol did not contribute to the events. | Melbourne radio broadcaster John Burns has been revealed as the media personality alleged to have vilified Richmond's Bachar Houli. Burns, who hosts 3AW morning show Ross and John with Ross Stevenson, is alleged to have referred to Houli as a 'terrorist' at a club function at the MCG on Friday night during the Tigers' match against Melbourne. The radio station confirmed a complaint has been made against Mr Burns and said he doesn't recall making the comment, and is 'mortified' by the allegation. 3AW host John Burns (pictured) has been named as the media personality who allegedly called Bachar Houli a 'terrorist' John Burns said a friend sitting with him at the time also didn't recall the comment being made. Mr Burns spoke to 3AW's Tom Elliott on Monday afternoon and said that while he didn't recall making such a comment, he apologised unreservedly if any offence had been caused. 'The game was underway and the person in front of me turned around and said 'what did you say'?' Bachar Houli (pictured) became the first Muslim man to play at top level AFL in 2006 . He said Mr Houli is a 'delightful man'. Mr Houli became the first Muslim to play AFL the game at the top level in 2006, when he was employed by Essendon. The 27-year-old moved to Richmond in 2011 and has since taken on the role of multicultural ambassador. In a statement, Mr Burns again apologised 'unreservedly', in particular to the people at the match and members of the Richmond Football Club. 'Richmond Football Club acknowledges the statement released by 3AW's John Burns this afternoon in relation to an incident that took place at the MCG on Friday night. 'The Club fully supports the staff member who brought this issue to its attention and accepts his version of events. We also accept the apology and now consider the matter closed.' Speaking to The Herald, Tigers captain Trent Cotchin said there is 'no place for it in our game,' when he was asked about the comments allegedly made against Houli. 'It's disappointing to see and hear and as a collective we need to make a stronger stand on it,' he said. | Melbourne radio broadcaster John Burns has been revealed as the media personality alleged to have vilified Richmond's Bachar Houli. Burns, who hosts 3AW morning show Ross and John with Ross Stevenson, is alleged to have referred to Houli as a 'terrorist' at a club function at the MCG on Friday night during the Tigers' match against Melbourne. The radio station confirmed a complaint has been made against Mr Burns and said he doesn't recall making the comment, and is 'mortified' by the allegation. 3AW host John Burns (pictured) has been named as the media personality who allegedly called Bachar Houli a 'terrorist' John Burns said a friend sitting with him at the time also didn't recall the comment being made. Mr Burns spoke to 3AW's Tom Elliott on Monday afternoon and said that while he didn't recall making such a comment, he apologised unreservedly if any offence had been caused. 'The game was underway and the person in front of me turned around and said 'what did you say'?' Mr Burns said on the radio show. 'I wasn't aware of having said anything really and I don't recall what I said but he alleged that I made a comment that was offensive. 'I don't recall that comment.' 'I can't recall saying anything that I intended to be offensive to anybody on the other side of the game.' Mr Elliot told Mr Burns that he has heard the term 'terrorist' and 'jihadist' being used to describe Bachar Houli on numerous occasions at matches, however Mr Burns said he has never witnessed this. Bachar Houli (pictured) became the first Muslim man to play at top level AFL in 2006 . He said Mr Houli is a 'delightful man'. Mr Houli became the first Muslim to play AFL the game at the top level in 2006, when he was employed by Essendon. The 27-year-old moved to Richmond in 2011 and has since taken on the role of multicultural ambassador. In a statement, Mr Burns again apologised 'unreservedly', in particular to the people at the match and members of the Richmond Football Club. 'I had the pleasure of attending the Richmond Football Club function on Friday night,' Mr Burns said. 'During the match, I sat with a friend and we were catching up and talking about the game. 'If I have said anything that has offended anybody, I unreservedly apologise. 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Burns, who hosts 3AW morning show Ross and John with Ross Stevenson, is alleged to have referred to Houli as a 'terrorist' at a club function at the MCG on Friday night during the Tigers' match against Melbourne. The radio station confirmed a complaint has been made against Mr Burns and said he doesn't recall making the comment, and is 'mortified' by the allegation. He said Mr Houli is a 'delightful man'. Mr Houli became the first Muslim to play AFL the game at the top level in 2006, when he was employed by Essendon. The 27-year-old moved to Richmond in 2011 and has since taken on the role of multicultural ambassador. Speaking to The Herald, Tigers captain Trent Cotchin said there is 'no place for it in our game,' when he was asked about the comments allegedly made against Houli. 'It's disappointing to see and hear and as a collective we need to make a stronger stand on it,' he said. |
Leaks from the investigation into shamed newsman Brian Williams were given to the press to pressure him into resignation, a report claims. News broke this weekend that the committee investigating the NBC star found he lied in his reporting to make himself look good at least 11 times. The leaked information, along a report that Williams lied during an interview on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, is designed to make the disgraced anchor negotiate an exit from his network, according to media executives. Scroll down for video . Leaked: Media executives who spoke to POLITICO say that information given to the press from the NBC investigation into anchor Brian Williams (above) was designed to make the broadcaster resign . Iraq shame: Williams fell from grace after veterans called him out after he lied about being on board a US military chopper which was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, but miraculously managed to land . Investigative journalists at the network have been poring over Williams's past reports and statements after he was booted from the top job in TV news, hunting down signs of dishonesty. Williams was publicly suspended with no pay for six months after it emerged that he repeatedly told a self-aggrandizing, false story about being aboard a military helicopter hit by an RPG over Iraq. The anchor has up to a $50million contract and POLITICO claims that he is being pressured to resign. The site reported that he could receive up to $30million in an exit agreement with NBC. 'You’re dead. Now negotiate,' one media executive told the website. Williams signed a deal with the network last year to continue at the network thought to be worth $10million a year, and he is thought to be looking at a minimum of $20million if he leaves. The eleven incidents cited in media reports about the secretive investigation would mean the trail of deceit from the fallen face of NBC's Nightly News goes far deeper than previously reported. Further scrutiny of Williams's record turned up other questionable claims, including dodging rocket fire over Israel and seeing a body floating through the French Quarter of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Even more such claims have been turned up now, according to reports by CNN and the Washington Post. Both cite a briefing given to NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke on Thursday in New York City at which top executives were updated on the investigation into their flagship news anchor's reporting. Egyptian experience: The latest specific Williams tall tale to emerge dates to 2011 in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Williams said he stared into the eyes of mounted regime soldiers during a violent protest . Tall tales: Information leaked from an NBC investigation points to 11 incidents where Williams lied about his reporting. Above, the anchor appears on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart (right) CNN said 10 claims had been found, while the Post said the figure was 11. An earlier report in the New York Times identified a particular incident, dating back to Williams' coverage of the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings. NBC investigators honed in on a February 2011 Daily Show appearance where Williams boasted that he had looked into the eyes of mounted Egyptian soldiers in Cairo's Tahrir Square, and seen armed men beat protesters. From his conversation with host Jon Stewart, Williams implies he was in the thick of the chaotic pro-democracy movement down on the ground. However, the Times said, NBC news broadcasts from the time only show that he was on a balcony overlooking the square from a safe distance during violent stretches. Close to the wind: Another questionable Williams claim comes from Israel's 2006 war with Hezbollah. Williams said rockets flew 'just underneath' a helicopter he was on when they seem to have gone nowhere near it . Williams is currently halfway through his six-month suspension from his roles as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. He was replaced by Lester Holt, who has kept ratings relatively steady. It is unclear whether NBC will put Williams back in the top slot when the suspension ends, or look for a way to get rid of him. Williams has reportedly been banned from speaking publicly about the investigation, or defending himself against any new claims. Industry analysts have said the NBC report is likely to prove significant as the network wrangles over what to ultimately do with Williams, whose contract kept him anchoring the Nightly News through 2019. The findings could play a part in any legal discussions, it was suggested, with NBC gaining leverage over its employee by either agreeing to keep it under wraps or threatening to go public. A decision about Williams's fate is still 'weeks away' according to CNN. | Former face of Nightly News was suspended for lying about Iraq report .
Details from investigative team memo to NBC CEO revealed that he is thought to have lied about his experiences at least eleven times .
Include seemingly overblown claims about reporting on the Arab Spring .
Info leaked to press this weekend thought to be effort to pressure him out .
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Williams signed a deal with the network last year to continue at the network thought to be worth $10million a year, and he is thought to be looking at a minimum of $20million if he leaves. Further scrutiny of Williams's record turned up other questionable claims, including dodging rocket fire over Israel and seeing a body floating through the French Quarter of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Both cite a briefing given to NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke on Thursday in New York City at which top executives were updated on the investigation into their flagship news anchor's reporting. Williams said he stared into the eyes of mounted regime soldiers during a violent protest . Above, the anchor appears on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart (right) CNN said 10 claims had been found, while the Post said the figure was 11. NBC investigators honed in on a February 2011 Daily Show appearance where Williams boasted that he had looked into the eyes of mounted Egyptian soldiers in Cairo's Tahrir Square, and seen armed men beat protesters. However, the Times said, NBC news broadcasts from the time only show that he was on a balcony overlooking the square from a safe distance during violent stretches. Williams said rockets flew 'just underneath' a helicopter he was on when they seem to have gone nowhere near it . He was replaced by Lester Holt, who has kept ratings relatively steady. Williams has reportedly been banned from speaking publicly about the investigation, or defending himself against any new claims. The findings could play a part in any legal discussions, it was suggested, with NBC gaining leverage over its employee by either agreeing to keep it under wraps or threatening to go public. | It is unclear whether NBC will put Williams back in the top slot when the suspension ends, or look for a way to get rid of him. Leaks from the investigation into shamed newsman Brian Williams were given to the press to pressure him into resignation, a report claims. Scroll down for video . News broke this weekend that the committee investigating the NBC star found he lied in his reporting to make himself look good at least 11 times. Williams has reportedly been banned from speaking publicly about the investigation, or defending himself against any new claims. The leaked information, along a report that Williams lied during an interview on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, is designed to make the disgraced anchor negotiate an exit from his network, according to media executives. Both cite a briefing given to NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke on Thursday in New York City at which top executives were updated on the investigation into their flagship news anchor's reporting. Tall tales: Information leaked from an NBC investigation points to 11 incidents where Williams lied about his reporting. From his conversation with host Jon Stewart, Williams implies he was in the thick of the chaotic pro-democracy movement down on the ground. Iraq shame: Williams fell from grace after veterans called him out after he lied about being on board a US military chopper which was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, but miraculously managed to land . Williams said rockets flew 'just underneath' a helicopter he was on when they seem to have gone nowhere near it . Above, the anchor appears on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart (right) CNN said 10 claims had been found, while the Post said the figure was 11. Industry analysts have said the NBC report is likely to prove significant as the network wrangles over what to ultimately do with Williams, whose contract kept him anchoring the Nightly News through 2019. However, the Times said, NBC news broadcasts from the time only show that he was on a balcony overlooking the square from a safe distance during violent stretches. The eleven incidents cited in media reports about the secretive investigation would mean the trail of deceit from the fallen face of NBC's Nightly News goes far deeper than previously reported. | Leaks from the investigation into shamed newsman Brian Williams were given to the press to pressure him into resignation, a report claims. News broke this weekend that the committee investigating the NBC star found he lied in his reporting to make himself look good at least 11 times. The leaked information, along a report that Williams lied during an interview on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, is designed to make the disgraced anchor negotiate an exit from his network, according to media executives. Scroll down for video . Leaked: Media executives who spoke to POLITICO say that information given to the press from the NBC investigation into anchor Brian Williams (above) was designed to make the broadcaster resign . Iraq shame: Williams fell from grace after veterans called him out after he lied about being on board a US military chopper which was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, but miraculously managed to land . Even more such claims have been turned up now, according to reports by CNN and the Washington Post. Both cite a briefing given to NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke on Thursday in New York City at which top executives were updated on the investigation into their flagship news anchor's reporting. Egyptian experience: The latest specific Williams tall tale to emerge dates to 2011 in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Williams said he stared into the eyes of mounted regime soldiers during a violent protest . Tall tales: Information leaked from an NBC investigation points to 11 incidents where Williams lied about his reporting. It is unclear whether NBC will put Williams back in the top slot when the suspension ends, or look for a way to get rid of him. Williams has reportedly been banned from speaking publicly about the investigation, or defending himself against any new claims. Industry analysts have said the NBC report is likely to prove significant as the network wrangles over what to ultimately do with Williams, whose contract kept him anchoring the Nightly News through 2019. The findings could play a part in any legal discussions, it was suggested, with NBC gaining leverage over its employee by either agreeing to keep it under wraps or threatening to go public. A decision about Williams's fate is still 'weeks away' according to CNN. | Leaks from the investigation into shamed newsman Brian Williams were given to the press to pressure him into resignation, a report claims. News broke this weekend that the committee investigating the NBC star found he lied in his reporting to make himself look good at least 11 times. The leaked information, along a report that Williams lied during an interview on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, is designed to make the disgraced anchor negotiate an exit from his network, according to media executives. Scroll down for video . Leaked: Media executives who spoke to POLITICO say that information given to the press from the NBC investigation into anchor Brian Williams (above) was designed to make the broadcaster resign . Iraq shame: Williams fell from grace after veterans called him out after he lied about being on board a US military chopper which was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, but miraculously managed to land . Investigative journalists at the network have been poring over Williams's past reports and statements after he was booted from the top job in TV news, hunting down signs of dishonesty. Williams was publicly suspended with no pay for six months after it emerged that he repeatedly told a self-aggrandizing, false story about being aboard a military helicopter hit by an RPG over Iraq. The anchor has up to a $50million contract and POLITICO claims that he is being pressured to resign. The eleven incidents cited in media reports about the secretive investigation would mean the trail of deceit from the fallen face of NBC's Nightly News goes far deeper than previously reported. Further scrutiny of Williams's record turned up other questionable claims, including dodging rocket fire over Israel and seeing a body floating through the French Quarter of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Even more such claims have been turned up now, according to reports by CNN and the Washington Post. Both cite a briefing given to NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke on Thursday in New York City at which top executives were updated on the investigation into their flagship news anchor's reporting. Egyptian experience: The latest specific Williams tall tale to emerge dates to 2011 in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Williams said he stared into the eyes of mounted regime soldiers during a violent protest . Tall tales: Information leaked from an NBC investigation points to 11 incidents where Williams lied about his reporting. Above, the anchor appears on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart (right) CNN said 10 claims had been found, while the Post said the figure was 11. An earlier report in the New York Times identified a particular incident, dating back to Williams' coverage of the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings. Williams said rockets flew 'just underneath' a helicopter he was on when they seem to have gone nowhere near it . Williams is currently halfway through his six-month suspension from his roles as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. He was replaced by Lester Holt, who has kept ratings relatively steady. It is unclear whether NBC will put Williams back in the top slot when the suspension ends, or look for a way to get rid of him. Williams has reportedly been banned from speaking publicly about the investigation, or defending himself against any new claims. Industry analysts have said the NBC report is likely to prove significant as the network wrangles over what to ultimately do with Williams, whose contract kept him anchoring the Nightly News through 2019. 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A bar is under police investigation after a comedian discovered a secret two-way mirror hanging on a door across from the toilet in the women's restroom. Tamale Rocks was performing at Chicago bar, Cigars and Stripes, when she stumbled on the creepy looking glass and filmed a video of the discovery on her smartphone - revealing that opening the door took her into a closet providing a clear view of the stall. But despite public outrage the bar's owner Ronnie Lottz told website Jezebel he has no plans to get rid of it - even insisting that the mirror, which was initially set up as part of a Halloween prank in 2001, has brought his staff ‘joy’. Scroll down for video . Comedian Tamale Rocks (left) discovered the two-way mirror in Chicago bar Cigars and Stripes when she was performing there. She opened a mirrored door to find a cleaning closet and shot the view of the toilet through the two-way mirror (right) Creepy peepers: A two-way mirror in the women's restroom of Cigars and Stripes in Berwyn, Illinois, allows anyone standing in a closet on the other side to secretly watch women use the toilet . A place to spy: The dark video shows how the door is cut away to reveal the see-through side of the mirror, left; Tamale points to the unobstructed view of the toilet, right . Tamale found the intrusive mirror on Saturday night and, horrified, took a video demonstrating that anyone standing on the other side would have a clear view of any woman using the toilet. 'There was no one in there at the time of [my] discovery - thankfully,' she said. '[But] there could have been.' When she approached Ronnie Lottz to demand an explanation, he seemed unconcerned and, shockingly, told her that he considered her video to be free promotion for his establishment. When contacted by Jezebel, Mr Lottz added that Cigars and Stripes has had the two-way mirror since 2001, explaining that it was once used to scare women in the restroom by placing a light-up witch on the other side one Halloween. Bar owner Ronnie Lottz, pictured, said Cigars and Stripes's women's restroom has had the two-way mirror since 2001 . Arizona-born Tamale Rocks now lives and works in Chicago where she performs comedy and burlesque . He also insisted that the mirror was 'old news' and reiterated that he won't remove it. He said: 'I will burn this f****** place to the ground before I get rid of that mirror. Do you know how much joy that mirror has brought to us?' He also dismissed Tamale's concern as being part of a recent 'big movement in reality TV to be outraged about feminism'. 'If you don’t like the two-way mirror, go f*** yourself,' he added. Mr Lottz said: 'We specialize in making people feel very uncomfortable. It’s why we’re successful today.' Tamale talks into her smartphone camera, as she uncovers the two-way mirror . He added that anyone who didn't like it could 'stay home'. He did not acknowledge that women may not know that the restroom had a two-way mirror, as there is no sign notifying them next to it. Police are investigating the incident. Daily Mail Online has contacted Mr Lotz for comment. People can test for two-way by pressing a finger up to the glass; when using a traditional mirror, there will be gap between the finger and its reflection. If there is no gap, it is a two-way mirror. | Comedian Tamale Rocks filmed discovery of the deceptive mirror .
Owner of Cigars and Stripes, in Chicago, is unapologetic about it .
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Bar owner Ronnie Lottz, pictured, said Cigars and Stripes's women's restroom has had the two-way mirror since 2001 . He also insisted that the mirror was 'old news' and reiterated that he won't remove it. Do you know how much joy that mirror has brought to us?' 'If you don’t like the two-way mirror, go f*** yourself,' he added. It’s why we’re successful today.' He added that anyone who didn't like it could 'stay home'. Police are investigating the incident. People can test for two-way by pressing a finger up to the glass; when using a traditional mirror, there will be gap between the finger and its reflection. | When contacted by Jezebel, Mr Lottz added that Cigars and Stripes has had the two-way mirror since 2001, explaining that it was once used to scare women in the restroom by placing a light-up witch on the other side one Halloween. But despite public outrage the bar's owner Ronnie Lottz told website Jezebel he has no plans to get rid of it - even insisting that the mirror, which was initially set up as part of a Halloween prank in 2001, has brought his staff ‘joy’. He also insisted that the mirror was 'old news' and reiterated that he won't remove it. Arizona-born Tamale Rocks now lives and works in Chicago where she performs comedy and burlesque . He also dismissed Tamale's concern as being part of a recent 'big movement in reality TV to be outraged about feminism'. When she approached Ronnie Lottz to demand an explanation, he seemed unconcerned and, shockingly, told her that he considered her video to be free promotion for his establishment. People can test for two-way by pressing a finger up to the glass; when using a traditional mirror, there will be gap between the finger and its reflection. A bar is under police investigation after a comedian discovered a secret two-way mirror hanging on a door across from the toilet in the women's restroom. Comedian Tamale Rocks (left) discovered the two-way mirror in Chicago bar Cigars and Stripes when she was performing there. He added that anyone who didn't like it could 'stay home'. Do you know how much joy that mirror has brought to us?' Daily Mail Online has contacted Mr Lotz for comment. Tamale Rocks was performing at Chicago bar, Cigars and Stripes, when she stumbled on the creepy looking glass and filmed a video of the discovery on her smartphone - revealing that opening the door took her into a closet providing a clear view of the stall. Tamale found the intrusive mirror on Saturday night and, horrified, took a video demonstrating that anyone standing on the other side would have a clear view of any woman using the toilet. A place to spy: The dark video shows how the door is cut away to reveal the see-through side of the mirror, left; Tamale points to the unobstructed view of the toilet, right . | A bar is under police investigation after a comedian discovered a secret two-way mirror hanging on a door across from the toilet in the women's restroom. Tamale Rocks was performing at Chicago bar, Cigars and Stripes, when she stumbled on the creepy looking glass and filmed a video of the discovery on her smartphone - revealing that opening the door took her into a closet providing a clear view of the stall. But despite public outrage the bar's owner Ronnie Lottz told website Jezebel he has no plans to get rid of it - even insisting that the mirror, which was initially set up as part of a Halloween prank in 2001, has brought his staff ‘joy’. Scroll down for video . Comedian Tamale Rocks (left) discovered the two-way mirror in Chicago bar Cigars and Stripes when she was performing there. Bar owner Ronnie Lottz, pictured, said Cigars and Stripes's women's restroom has had the two-way mirror since 2001 . Arizona-born Tamale Rocks now lives and works in Chicago where she performs comedy and burlesque . He also insisted that the mirror was 'old news' and reiterated that he won't remove it. He said: 'I will burn this f****** place to the ground before I get rid of that mirror. Do you know how much joy that mirror has brought to us?' Police are investigating the incident. Daily Mail Online has contacted Mr Lotz for comment. People can test for two-way by pressing a finger up to the glass; when using a traditional mirror, there will be gap between the finger and its reflection. If there is no gap, it is a two-way mirror. | A bar is under police investigation after a comedian discovered a secret two-way mirror hanging on a door across from the toilet in the women's restroom. Tamale Rocks was performing at Chicago bar, Cigars and Stripes, when she stumbled on the creepy looking glass and filmed a video of the discovery on her smartphone - revealing that opening the door took her into a closet providing a clear view of the stall. But despite public outrage the bar's owner Ronnie Lottz told website Jezebel he has no plans to get rid of it - even insisting that the mirror, which was initially set up as part of a Halloween prank in 2001, has brought his staff ‘joy’. Scroll down for video . Comedian Tamale Rocks (left) discovered the two-way mirror in Chicago bar Cigars and Stripes when she was performing there. She opened a mirrored door to find a cleaning closet and shot the view of the toilet through the two-way mirror (right) Creepy peepers: A two-way mirror in the women's restroom of Cigars and Stripes in Berwyn, Illinois, allows anyone standing in a closet on the other side to secretly watch women use the toilet . A place to spy: The dark video shows how the door is cut away to reveal the see-through side of the mirror, left; Tamale points to the unobstructed view of the toilet, right . Tamale found the intrusive mirror on Saturday night and, horrified, took a video demonstrating that anyone standing on the other side would have a clear view of any woman using the toilet. When contacted by Jezebel, Mr Lottz added that Cigars and Stripes has had the two-way mirror since 2001, explaining that it was once used to scare women in the restroom by placing a light-up witch on the other side one Halloween. Bar owner Ronnie Lottz, pictured, said Cigars and Stripes's women's restroom has had the two-way mirror since 2001 . Arizona-born Tamale Rocks now lives and works in Chicago where she performs comedy and burlesque . He also insisted that the mirror was 'old news' and reiterated that he won't remove it. He said: 'I will burn this f****** place to the ground before I get rid of that mirror. Do you know how much joy that mirror has brought to us?' He also dismissed Tamale's concern as being part of a recent 'big movement in reality TV to be outraged about feminism'. Tamale talks into her smartphone camera, as she uncovers the two-way mirror . He added that anyone who didn't like it could 'stay home'. He did not acknowledge that women may not know that the restroom had a two-way mirror, as there is no sign notifying them next to it. Police are investigating the incident. Daily Mail Online has contacted Mr Lotz for comment. People can test for two-way by pressing a finger up to the glass; when using a traditional mirror, there will be gap between the finger and its reflection. If there is no gap, it is a two-way mirror. | A bar is under police investigation after a comedian discovered a secret two-way mirror hanging on a door across from the toilet in the women's restroom. Tamale Rocks was performing at Chicago bar, Cigars and Stripes, when she stumbled on the creepy looking glass and filmed a video of the discovery on her smartphone - revealing that opening the door took her into a closet providing a clear view of the stall. But despite public outrage the bar's owner Ronnie Lottz told website Jezebel he has no plans to get rid of it - even insisting that the mirror, which was initially set up as part of a Halloween prank in 2001, has brought his staff ‘joy’. Arizona-born Tamale Rocks now lives and works in Chicago where she performs comedy and burlesque . He also insisted that the mirror was 'old news' and reiterated that he won't remove it. He said: 'I will burn this f****** place to the ground before I get rid of that mirror. People can test for two-way by pressing a finger up to the glass; when using a traditional mirror, there will be gap between the finger and its reflection. If there is no gap, it is a two-way mirror. |
A veteran MMA fighter and martial arts instructor who had been accused of molesting a young boy was found dead in an Oregon jail on Sunday morning after an apparent suicide. Eben Kaneshiro, 35, was arrested last week and charged with three counts of first-degree sodomy and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse involving a boy under the age of 12. New Breed Jiu-Jitsu, the Portland martial arts gym that Kaneshiro owned, is now closed. Scroll down for video . Eben Kaneshiro, 35, was charged with three counts of first-degree sodomy and sexual abuse involving a boy . Authorities believe Kaneshiro hanged himself in his cell at Deschutes County Adult Jail, according to OregonLive. Paramedics were unable to revive him after he was found unconscious around 3am on Sunday. Deschutes County Sheriff Larry Blanton and District Attorney John Hummel spoke at a news conference on Monday about the apparent suicide, KTVZ reported. Kaneshiro did not seem suicidal and was checked on at least once an hour as per jail policy, Blaton said. There have been 11 suicide attempts at the jail in the last year. New Breed Jiu-Jitsu, the Portland, Oregon, martial arts gym (pictured) that Kaneshiro owned, is now closed . An investigation into Kaneshiro's death is ongoing. Kaneshiro had a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, according to Sherdog. He had a record of 19-12 in 31 MMA fights since 2002 and last fought in Boise, Idaho, in 2014. On the activities section of his Facebook page, Kaneshiro had St. Jude Children's Research Hospital listed. | Eben Kaneshiro, 35, found dead at Deschutes County Adult Jail on Sunday .
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Teachers are helping pupils to cheat by giving advice during exams, wrongly bumping up marks and even writing coursework, it has been revealed. Tactics used to bend the rules were revealed by more than 500 whistleblowing teachers after an appeal by the exams watchdog. Ofqual found that one in five reported that colleagues had written sections of coursework, dictated essays or provided examples for students to copy. Teachers are helping pupils to cheat by giving advice during exams, wrongly bumping up marks and even writing coursework, it has been revealed (file picture) Details of the unethical techniques emerged at a Teacher Ethics In Assessment symposium at Oxford University. The Sunday Times reported that one teacher told Ofqual: ‘Giving students too much support in their coursework is a massive issue. It ranges from providing them with examples of good work, letting them copy others’ work [and] teachers standing over students telling them what to write.’ Another teacher said she was told she ‘would have to do it herself’ when she raised concerns with her head of department about her class struggling to produce work of sufficient quality. And 15 per cent said staff had given ‘hints’ or ‘pointers’ while invigilating exams. Glenys Stacey, Ofqual’s chief executive, said: ‘Teachers who bend the rules are deeply uncomfortable about it and do it in large part because of the pressure to get results.’ The latest Ofqual figures show 217 penalty notices were issued to schools and colleges for malpractice in 2013 – an increase of 61 per cent on the previous year. Tactics used to bend the rules were revealed by more than 500 whistleblowing teachers after an appeal by the exams watchdog (file picture) | Teachers are helping pupils cheat by giving advice during exams .
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Tactics used to bend the rules were revealed by more than 500 whistleblowing teachers after an appeal by the exams watchdog (file picture) Glenys Stacey, Ofqual’s chief executive, said: ‘Teachers who bend the rules are deeply uncomfortable about it and do it in large part because of the pressure to get results.’ The latest Ofqual figures show 217 penalty notices were issued to schools and colleges for malpractice in 2013 – an increase of 61 per cent on the previous year. Teachers are helping pupils to cheat by giving advice during exams, wrongly bumping up marks and even writing coursework, it has been revealed. Tactics used to bend the rules were revealed by more than 500 whistleblowing teachers after an appeal by the exams watchdog. And 15 per cent said staff had given ‘hints’ or ‘pointers’ while invigilating exams. The Sunday Times reported that one teacher told Ofqual: ‘Giving students too much support in their coursework is a massive issue. Ofqual found that one in five reported that colleagues had written sections of coursework, dictated essays or provided examples for students to copy. It ranges from providing them with examples of good work, letting them copy others’ work [and] teachers standing over students telling them what to write.’ Another teacher said she was told she ‘would have to do it herself’ when she raised concerns with her head of department about her class struggling to produce work of sufficient quality. | Teachers are helping pupils to cheat by giving advice during exams, wrongly bumping up marks and even writing coursework, it has been revealed. Tactics used to bend the rules were revealed by more than 500 whistleblowing teachers after an appeal by the exams watchdog. The Sunday Times reported that one teacher told Ofqual: ‘Giving students too much support in their coursework is a massive issue. 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It ranges from providing them with examples of good work, letting them copy others’ work [and] teachers standing over students telling them what to write.’ Another teacher said she was told she ‘would have to do it herself’ when she raised concerns with her head of department about her class struggling to produce work of sufficient quality. Glenys Stacey, Ofqual’s chief executive, said: ‘Teachers who bend the rules are deeply uncomfortable about it and do it in large part because of the pressure to get results.’ The latest Ofqual figures show 217 penalty notices were issued to schools and colleges for malpractice in 2013 – an increase of 61 per cent on the previous year. Tactics used to bend the rules were revealed by more than 500 whistleblowing teachers after an appeal by the exams watchdog (file picture) | Teachers are helping pupils to cheat by giving advice during exams, wrongly bumping up marks and even writing coursework, it has been revealed. The Sunday Times reported that one teacher told Ofqual: ‘Giving students too much support in their coursework is a massive issue. Teachers are helping pupils to cheat by giving advice during exams, wrongly bumping up marks and even writing coursework, it has been revealed. Tactics used to bend the rules were revealed by more than 500 whistleblowing teachers after an appeal by the exams watchdog. Ofqual found that one in five reported that colleagues had written sections of coursework, dictated essays or provided examples for students to copy. Teachers are helping pupils to cheat by giving advice during exams, wrongly bumping up marks and even writing coursework, it has been revealed (file picture) Details of the unethical techniques emerged at a Teacher Ethics In Assessment symposium at Oxford University. The Sunday Times reported that one teacher told Ofqual: ‘Giving students too much support in their coursework is a massive issue. 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It's not something parking wardens are usually accused of... but some have been criticised for being too nice. An inspection in two Welsh towns found officers there were reluctant to issue tickets, letting many locals get away with parking offences. And their lax approach meant that parking in the evenings and at weekends had become a ‘free for all’. Inspectors in Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells have been accused of being too lax when it comes to giving out parking tickets for infringements (file picture) The investigation was carried out by officials from Powys County Council, who could not understand why the council was losing money on enforcing parking restrictions. Powys council needs to issue 40 per cent more tickets just to break even. Councillors shadowed wardens three times in the towns of Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells and found there were plenty of infringements, but many were going unticketed. In one case, a driver had already overrun their allotted time by 15 minutes, but the warden ‘still appeared to be reluctant to issue the ticket’. Officials also often did not penalise tradesmen for parking in restricted areas – even though only water and electricity vehicles are allowed to stop in them without permits. The councillors said some of the conversations they overheard between residents and officers ‘would indicate that paying to park may be the exception rather than the rule’. Even when tickets were issued, 39 per cent were cancelled at the first challenge. The councillors said some of the conversations they overheard between residents and officers ‘would indicate that paying to park may be the exception rather than the rule’ (file picture) The investigators suggested a range of actions to toughen up the operation, including shortening the grace period drivers are given after their time runs out before a ticket is issued. They said wardens are currently leaving it ‘too long’, particularly since the process to issue a ticket itself takes seven minutes and can be aborted at any time. They also said ticketing policies need to be more consistent across Powys as ‘decisions are made locally and sometimes contrary to police recommendations’. Some 5,000 tickets are issued in Powys, bringing in £1.2million a year, but the council is still subsidising the operation. The report said 7,000 tickets would need to be issued to make the service ‘cost neutral’. | Probe carried out by Powys council in Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells .
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They also said ticketing policies need to be more consistent across Powys as ‘decisions are made locally and sometimes contrary to police recommendations’. An inspection in two Welsh towns found officers there were reluctant to issue tickets, letting many locals get away with parking offences. Inspectors in Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells have been accused of being too lax when it comes to giving out parking tickets for infringements (file picture) The investigation was carried out by officials from Powys County Council, who could not understand why the council was losing money on enforcing parking restrictions. Councillors shadowed wardens three times in the towns of Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells and found there were plenty of infringements, but many were going unticketed. The report said 7,000 tickets would need to be issued to make the service ‘cost neutral’. 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It's not something parking wardens are usually accused of... but some have been criticised for being too nice. | It's not something parking wardens are usually accused of... but some have been criticised for being too nice. An inspection in two Welsh towns found officers there were reluctant to issue tickets, letting many locals get away with parking offences. And their lax approach meant that parking in the evenings and at weekends had become a ‘free for all’. In one case, a driver had already overrun their allotted time by 15 minutes, but the warden ‘still appeared to be reluctant to issue the ticket’. Officials also often did not penalise tradesmen for parking in restricted areas – even though only water and electricity vehicles are allowed to stop in them without permits. The councillors said some of the conversations they overheard between residents and officers ‘would indicate that paying to park may be the exception rather than the rule’. Some 5,000 tickets are issued in Powys, bringing in £1.2million a year, but the council is still subsidising the operation. The report said 7,000 tickets would need to be issued to make the service ‘cost neutral’. | It's not something parking wardens are usually accused of... but some have been criticised for being too nice. An inspection in two Welsh towns found officers there were reluctant to issue tickets, letting many locals get away with parking offences. And their lax approach meant that parking in the evenings and at weekends had become a ‘free for all’. Inspectors in Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells have been accused of being too lax when it comes to giving out parking tickets for infringements (file picture) The investigation was carried out by officials from Powys County Council, who could not understand why the council was losing money on enforcing parking restrictions. In one case, a driver had already overrun their allotted time by 15 minutes, but the warden ‘still appeared to be reluctant to issue the ticket’. Officials also often did not penalise tradesmen for parking in restricted areas – even though only water and electricity vehicles are allowed to stop in them without permits. The councillors said some of the conversations they overheard between residents and officers ‘would indicate that paying to park may be the exception rather than the rule’. They also said ticketing policies need to be more consistent across Powys as ‘decisions are made locally and sometimes contrary to police recommendations’. Some 5,000 tickets are issued in Powys, bringing in £1.2million a year, but the council is still subsidising the operation. The report said 7,000 tickets would need to be issued to make the service ‘cost neutral’. | It's not something parking wardens are usually accused of... but some have been criticised for being too nice. An inspection in two Welsh towns found officers there were reluctant to issue tickets, letting many locals get away with parking offences. Officials also often did not penalise tradesmen for parking in restricted areas – even though only water and electricity vehicles are allowed to stop in them without permits. The report said 7,000 tickets would need to be issued to make the service ‘cost neutral’. |
A man has died in a road accident in north west China - eight months after his brother was tragically killed in exactly the same spot. The man in his 50s, who has only been named as Mr Zhang, was travelling on his three-wheeled motorbike in Dezhou City in east China when he was hit by a car at a busy junction and thrown off his bike. Villagers from Shoma Ying said that his younger brother had been on the same junction last August, when a collision with a lorry killed him instantly, according to the People's Daily Online. Tragic: The man, only named as Mr Zhang, was thrown off his motorbike when he was hit by a car. He later died in hospital from his injuries . Freak coincidence: His brother had died at the same junction eight months earlier after colliding with a lorry . Mr Zhang, the elder of the two brothers, was taken to hospital for his injuries but died shortly after. The silver car that hit Mr Zhang on his motorbike when he pulled out of the junction sped away from the scene without stopping. A driver who witnessed the accident tried to chase after the car but eventually lost it in traffic. Mr Zhang, who was unmarried, sold vegetables at the local market and was believed to use the stretch of road on a daily basis. Leftover vegetables were found in the trailer after the accident, which was found 30 metres away from the crushed motorbike. Shu Rongli, a police officer from the Dezhou City Public Security Bureau, said that the newly constructed road was not open yet and did not even have road signs. Aftermath: The trailer of the motorbike was found 30 metres away from the main vehicle . Poignant: Vegetables sold by Mr Zhang at the local market were found in the trailer after the crash . He added that those using it were doing so illegally. The driver in the silver car, who was using a fake registration plate, is under investigation by the police. Shu said that those involved in the accident lacked road safety knowledge, and he reminded motorists to be careful at junctions. Investigation: The driver of the silver car that sped away from the scene is still being investigated by police . | The man in his 50s, only named as Mr Zhang, had been on his motorbike .
A car hit him as he pulled out of the junction, throwing him off the bike .
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"Tragic: The man, only named as Mr Zhang, was thrown off his motorbike when he was hit by a car.",
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Shu said that those involved in the accident lacked road safety knowledge, and he reminded motorists to be careful at junctions. | Leftover vegetables were found in the trailer after the accident, which was found 30 metres away from the crushed motorbike. He later died in hospital from his injuries . Shu said that those involved in the accident lacked road safety knowledge, and he reminded motorists to be careful at junctions. A man has died in a road accident in north west China - eight months after his brother was tragically killed in exactly the same spot. Investigation: The driver of the silver car that sped away from the scene is still being investigated by police . Shu Rongli, a police officer from the Dezhou City Public Security Bureau, said that the newly constructed road was not open yet and did not even have road signs. Tragic: The man, only named as Mr Zhang, was thrown off his motorbike when he was hit by a car. Freak coincidence: His brother had died at the same junction eight months earlier after colliding with a lorry . Villagers from Shoma Ying said that his younger brother had been on the same junction last August, when a collision with a lorry killed him instantly, according to the People's Daily Online. He added that those using it were doing so illegally. A driver who witnessed the accident tried to chase after the car but eventually lost it in traffic. Mr Zhang, the elder of the two brothers, was taken to hospital for his injuries but died shortly after. The driver in the silver car, who was using a fake registration plate, is under investigation by the police. Aftermath: The trailer of the motorbike was found 30 metres away from the main vehicle . Mr Zhang, who was unmarried, sold vegetables at the local market and was believed to use the stretch of road on a daily basis. | A man has died in a road accident in north west China - eight months after his brother was tragically killed in exactly the same spot. The man in his 50s, who has only been named as Mr Zhang, was travelling on his three-wheeled motorbike in Dezhou City in east China when he was hit by a car at a busy junction and thrown off his bike. Villagers from Shoma Ying said that his younger brother had been on the same junction last August, when a collision with a lorry killed him instantly, according to the People's Daily Online. Tragic: The man, only named as Mr Zhang, was thrown off his motorbike when he was hit by a car. A driver who witnessed the accident tried to chase after the car but eventually lost it in traffic. Mr Zhang, who was unmarried, sold vegetables at the local market and was believed to use the stretch of road on a daily basis. Leftover vegetables were found in the trailer after the accident, which was found 30 metres away from the crushed motorbike. The driver in the silver car, who was using a fake registration plate, is under investigation by the police. Shu said that those involved in the accident lacked road safety knowledge, and he reminded motorists to be careful at junctions. Investigation: The driver of the silver car that sped away from the scene is still being investigated by police . | A man has died in a road accident in north west China - eight months after his brother was tragically killed in exactly the same spot. The man in his 50s, who has only been named as Mr Zhang, was travelling on his three-wheeled motorbike in Dezhou City in east China when he was hit by a car at a busy junction and thrown off his bike. Villagers from Shoma Ying said that his younger brother had been on the same junction last August, when a collision with a lorry killed him instantly, according to the People's Daily Online. Tragic: The man, only named as Mr Zhang, was thrown off his motorbike when he was hit by a car. He later died in hospital from his injuries . The silver car that hit Mr Zhang on his motorbike when he pulled out of the junction sped away from the scene without stopping. A driver who witnessed the accident tried to chase after the car but eventually lost it in traffic. Mr Zhang, who was unmarried, sold vegetables at the local market and was believed to use the stretch of road on a daily basis. Leftover vegetables were found in the trailer after the accident, which was found 30 metres away from the crushed motorbike. Shu Rongli, a police officer from the Dezhou City Public Security Bureau, said that the newly constructed road was not open yet and did not even have road signs. He added that those using it were doing so illegally. The driver in the silver car, who was using a fake registration plate, is under investigation by the police. Shu said that those involved in the accident lacked road safety knowledge, and he reminded motorists to be careful at junctions. Investigation: The driver of the silver car that sped away from the scene is still being investigated by police . | A man has died in a road accident in north west China - eight months after his brother was tragically killed in exactly the same spot. The man in his 50s, who has only been named as Mr Zhang, was travelling on his three-wheeled motorbike in Dezhou City in east China when he was hit by a car at a busy junction and thrown off his bike. Mr Zhang, who was unmarried, sold vegetables at the local market and was believed to use the stretch of road on a daily basis. Investigation: The driver of the silver car that sped away from the scene is still being investigated by police . |
A petition has been launched asking for Sunrise's Samantha Armytage to apologise for comments she made on-air last month, dubbed by some viewers as 'racist'. The cause of controversy came when the 37-year-old interviewed non-identical twins from the UK, Lucy and Maria Aylmer, who have become a sensation around the world due to their opposite skin tones. Introducing the 18-year-olds, Armytage congratulated ginger-haired Lucy on getting 'her dad's fair skin,' saying 'good on her.' Controversy: Sunrise host Samantha Armytage has come under fire for a comment made during a Sunrise broadcast last month . 'The Aylmer twins come from a mixed race family in the UK,' the Seven presenter's introduction began. 'Maria has taken after her half Jamaican mum with dark skin and brown eyes and curly dark hair, but Lucy got her dad's fair skin, good on her, along with straight red hair and blue eyes.' Co-host David 'Kochie' Koch seemed taken aback by the comment, taking a confused glance in the 37-year-old's direction. Armytage and Sunrise vehemently deny the claims of the petition, with a Seven spokesperson telling Daily Mail Australia: 'Regular members of the Sunrise audience or anyone who has seen the clip in full will know that Sam was taking a dig at herself.' 'She frequently jokes about the fair skin that runs in her family and difficult it can be to manage in extreme environments.' Confusing moment: Interviewing non-identical twins from the UK, Lucy and Maria Aylmer, she congratulated Lucy on 'getting her dad's fair skin,' saying 'good on her' Mistake? Co-host David 'Kochie' Koch seemed taken aback by the comment, taking a confused glance in the 37-year-old's direction . Still, the comment wasn't recieved well by many viewers, who took to social media to express their displeasure and to accuse her of making a 'racist' remark. The Change.com petition, which has since been signed by 186 people, was launched on Monday, and demands that Armytage, producer Michael Pell or a representative from Sunrise apologise for the comment. It was started by Melbournian artist Jay Fifth, 27, who told Daily Mail Australia: 'By Sam and the show not recognising, acknowledging and rectifying the statement, they are telling Australia this is acceptable when it is not.' The 27-year-old, who is himself of mixed descent with a Jamaican mother and a Polish father, added on the site that 'the "good on her" comment was inappropriate, extremely offensive and very racist.' Unhappy viewers: A Change.com petition was launched on Monday and demands that Armytage, producer Michael Pell or a representative from Sunrise apologise for the comment. The twins are pictured here in childhood . It's the second comment by Armytage that's raised eyebrows in recent weeks. In an interview with Seven's Hamish McLachlan, Samantha said she can be 'fragile at times' thanks to her grueling schedule, which she described as torturous. 'Remember I get up at 3:40 every morning - and sleep deprivation is a form of torture they used at Guantánamo Bay, so I can be fragile at times.' Rough month: It's the second comment by Armytage that's raised eyebrows in recent weeks, as earlier in April she compared her grueling Sunrise schedule to sleep deprivation torture methods used in Guantánamo Bay . | A petition launched on Monday demanding Samantha Armytage apologise for 'racist' remark made last month .
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] | A petition has been launched asking for Sunrise's Samantha Armytage to apologise for comments she made on-air last month, dubbed by some viewers as 'racist'. Introducing the 18-year-olds, Armytage congratulated ginger-haired Lucy on getting 'her dad's fair skin,' saying 'good on her.' 'The Aylmer twins come from a mixed race family in the UK,' the Seven presenter's introduction began. Co-host David 'Kochie' Koch seemed taken aback by the comment, taking a confused glance in the 37-year-old's direction. 'She frequently jokes about the fair skin that runs in her family and difficult it can be to manage in extreme environments.' Co-host David 'Kochie' Koch seemed taken aback by the comment, taking a confused glance in the 37-year-old's direction . The Change.com petition, which has since been signed by 186 people, was launched on Monday, and demands that Armytage, producer Michael Pell or a representative from Sunrise apologise for the comment. The 27-year-old, who is himself of mixed descent with a Jamaican mother and a Polish father, added on the site that 'the "good on her" comment was inappropriate, extremely offensive and very racist.' The twins are pictured here in childhood . In an interview with Seven's Hamish McLachlan, Samantha said she can be 'fragile at times' thanks to her grueling schedule, which she described as torturous. Rough month: It's the second comment by Armytage that's raised eyebrows in recent weeks, as earlier in April she compared her grueling Sunrise schedule to sleep deprivation torture methods used in Guantánamo Bay . | Introducing the 18-year-olds, Armytage congratulated ginger-haired Lucy on getting 'her dad's fair skin,' saying 'good on her.' Unhappy viewers: A Change.com petition was launched on Monday and demands that Armytage, producer Michael Pell or a representative from Sunrise apologise for the comment. A petition has been launched asking for Sunrise's Samantha Armytage to apologise for comments she made on-air last month, dubbed by some viewers as 'racist'. Co-host David 'Kochie' Koch seemed taken aback by the comment, taking a confused glance in the 37-year-old's direction. It's the second comment by Armytage that's raised eyebrows in recent weeks. The cause of controversy came when the 37-year-old interviewed non-identical twins from the UK, Lucy and Maria Aylmer, who have become a sensation around the world due to their opposite skin tones. 'Maria has taken after her half Jamaican mum with dark skin and brown eyes and curly dark hair, but Lucy got her dad's fair skin, good on her, along with straight red hair and blue eyes.' Rough month: It's the second comment by Armytage that's raised eyebrows in recent weeks, as earlier in April she compared her grueling Sunrise schedule to sleep deprivation torture methods used in Guantánamo Bay . Still, the comment wasn't recieved well by many viewers, who took to social media to express their displeasure and to accuse her of making a 'racist' remark. It was started by Melbournian artist Jay Fifth, 27, who told Daily Mail Australia: 'By Sam and the show not recognising, acknowledging and rectifying the statement, they are telling Australia this is acceptable when it is not.' Co-host David 'Kochie' Koch seemed taken aback by the comment, taking a confused glance in the 37-year-old's direction . 'She frequently jokes about the fair skin that runs in her family and difficult it can be to manage in extreme environments.' Confusing moment: Interviewing non-identical twins from the UK, Lucy and Maria Aylmer, she congratulated Lucy on 'getting her dad's fair skin,' saying 'good on her' Mistake? Controversy: Sunrise host Samantha Armytage has come under fire for a comment made during a Sunrise broadcast last month . Armytage and Sunrise vehemently deny the claims of the petition, with a Seven spokesperson telling Daily Mail Australia: 'Regular members of the Sunrise audience or anyone who has seen the clip in full will know that Sam was taking a dig at herself.' | A petition has been launched asking for Sunrise's Samantha Armytage to apologise for comments she made on-air last month, dubbed by some viewers as 'racist'. The cause of controversy came when the 37-year-old interviewed non-identical twins from the UK, Lucy and Maria Aylmer, who have become a sensation around the world due to their opposite skin tones. Introducing the 18-year-olds, Armytage congratulated ginger-haired Lucy on getting 'her dad's fair skin,' saying 'good on her.' Controversy: Sunrise host Samantha Armytage has come under fire for a comment made during a Sunrise broadcast last month . Confusing moment: Interviewing non-identical twins from the UK, Lucy and Maria Aylmer, she congratulated Lucy on 'getting her dad's fair skin,' saying 'good on her' Mistake? Co-host David 'Kochie' Koch seemed taken aback by the comment, taking a confused glance in the 37-year-old's direction . Still, the comment wasn't recieved well by many viewers, who took to social media to express their displeasure and to accuse her of making a 'racist' remark. In an interview with Seven's Hamish McLachlan, Samantha said she can be 'fragile at times' thanks to her grueling schedule, which she described as torturous. 'Remember I get up at 3:40 every morning - and sleep deprivation is a form of torture they used at Guantánamo Bay, so I can be fragile at times.' Rough month: It's the second comment by Armytage that's raised eyebrows in recent weeks, as earlier in April she compared her grueling Sunrise schedule to sleep deprivation torture methods used in Guantánamo Bay . | A petition has been launched asking for Sunrise's Samantha Armytage to apologise for comments she made on-air last month, dubbed by some viewers as 'racist'. The cause of controversy came when the 37-year-old interviewed non-identical twins from the UK, Lucy and Maria Aylmer, who have become a sensation around the world due to their opposite skin tones. Introducing the 18-year-olds, Armytage congratulated ginger-haired Lucy on getting 'her dad's fair skin,' saying 'good on her.' Controversy: Sunrise host Samantha Armytage has come under fire for a comment made during a Sunrise broadcast last month . 'The Aylmer twins come from a mixed race family in the UK,' the Seven presenter's introduction began. 'Maria has taken after her half Jamaican mum with dark skin and brown eyes and curly dark hair, but Lucy got her dad's fair skin, good on her, along with straight red hair and blue eyes.' 'She frequently jokes about the fair skin that runs in her family and difficult it can be to manage in extreme environments.' Confusing moment: Interviewing non-identical twins from the UK, Lucy and Maria Aylmer, she congratulated Lucy on 'getting her dad's fair skin,' saying 'good on her' Mistake? Co-host David 'Kochie' Koch seemed taken aback by the comment, taking a confused glance in the 37-year-old's direction . Still, the comment wasn't recieved well by many viewers, who took to social media to express their displeasure and to accuse her of making a 'racist' remark. The Change.com petition, which has since been signed by 186 people, was launched on Monday, and demands that Armytage, producer Michael Pell or a representative from Sunrise apologise for the comment. The twins are pictured here in childhood . It's the second comment by Armytage that's raised eyebrows in recent weeks. In an interview with Seven's Hamish McLachlan, Samantha said she can be 'fragile at times' thanks to her grueling schedule, which she described as torturous. 'Remember I get up at 3:40 every morning - and sleep deprivation is a form of torture they used at Guantánamo Bay, so I can be fragile at times.' Rough month: It's the second comment by Armytage that's raised eyebrows in recent weeks, as earlier in April she compared her grueling Sunrise schedule to sleep deprivation torture methods used in Guantánamo Bay . | A petition has been launched asking for Sunrise's Samantha Armytage to apologise for comments she made on-air last month, dubbed by some viewers as 'racist'. The cause of controversy came when the 37-year-old interviewed non-identical twins from the UK, Lucy and Maria Aylmer, who have become a sensation around the world due to their opposite skin tones. Co-host David 'Kochie' Koch seemed taken aback by the comment, taking a confused glance in the 37-year-old's direction . Rough month: It's the second comment by Armytage that's raised eyebrows in recent weeks, as earlier in April she compared her grueling Sunrise schedule to sleep deprivation torture methods used in Guantánamo Bay . |
One of the earliest Spitfires ever to go into action has gone on sale for £2.5 million after spending 40 years buried in sand on the French beach it crashed on. The Mark 1 version of Reginald Mitchell's famous design was among the first built in March 1940 but Spitfire P9374, once flown by an airman involved in the Great Escape, never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed in May 1940. The fighter plane, dubbed the ballerina because of its grace in the skies, was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. Before it was lost, Spitfire P9374 was at one point almost certainly flown by Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X', who was part of the famous breakout from German prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III. Scroll down for video . Back in the sky: This iconic Mark 1 plane was among the first built in March 1940, but Spitfire P9374 never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed over Dunkirk in May 1940. In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave . Beached: German soldiers sitting on the Spitfire brought down on the wet sands at Calais by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove. It had been hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. The plane was consumed by the sandy beach and remained there for 40 years . Captured: The fighter plane (pictured left) was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove (right) over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. Cazenove was then captured by the Nazis and taken to the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp . Cazenove, a 32-year-old Old Etonian of the stock-broking dynasty flying his first combat mission, had no choice but to bring the aircraft down on the wet sands at Calais, despite radioing in to say 'Tell mother I'll be home for tea!' shortly before doing so. He was then captured by the Nazis and also taken to the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp, famous for The Great Escape. The plane became consumed by the sandy beach and remained there for the next 40 years. In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave. It was corroded and covered in barnacles but amazingly still intact. The plane was dragged from the beach and taken to the Musée de l'Air in Paris. Sadly, Cazenove died just a few weeks before the Spitfire was discovered. Shortly before he passed away he is even said to have told his wife ‘I wonder whatever happened to my Spitfire'. Steeped in history: A technician with the propeller of the restored Supermarine Spitfire (pictured left) at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, and pilot Ken Wilkinson (right), who is photographed with the Spitfire that he flew during the Second World War . Second World War Spitfire pilot Ken Wilkinson posed next to the Mark 1 aircraft at the Imperial War Museum earlier today. The Spitfire, one of the last of its kind remaining, is due to be auctioned for charity on July 9 and is expected to fetch up to £2.5million . Donation: The plane was bought by American billionaire philanthropist Thomas Kaplan after it was discovered in 1980. He had it restored to its original condition and now plans to donate the proceeds from the sale to the RAF Benevolent Fund and wildlife charity Panthera . The Spitfire P3974 after its restoration . Originally built at the Vickers Armstrong factory in Southampton, Spitfire P3974 was delivered to 92 Squadron at RAF Croydon in March 1940, one of the most celebrated squadrons in the RAF. The Merlin III engine installed in P9374 was built at Rolls-Royce, Derby, on October 27 1939. During Spitfire P9374's service with 92 Squadron it is known to have been flown by at least eight different pilots, and was almost certainly flown by the squadron's commanding officer Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X' of the Great Escape fame. Records show that P9374 had a total flight time of 32 hours and 5 minutes at the time of its loss. Eventually the plane was bought by American billionaire philanthropist Thomas Kaplan, who had it meticulously restored to its original condition by a team of expert engineers. Mr Kaplan, an Oxford-educated gold trader, owns both of the surviving Mk1 Spitfires. He has now listed the plane Cazenove piloted for sale through London auctioneers Christie's UK, 75 years since the Battle of Britain, with an estimate of £2.5 million. He plans to donate the proceeds to the RAF Benevolent Fund and wildlife charity Panthera. The other Mk1 - N3200 - will be gifted to The Imperial War Museum Duxford. Mr Kaplan said: 'When my great childhood friend Simon Marsh and I embarked upon this project, it was to pay homage to those who Winston Churchill called The Few, the pilots who were all that stood between Hitler's darkness and what was left of civilization. 'These coming events are more than anything else, concrete gestures of gratitude and remembrance for those who prevailed in one of the most pivotal battles in modern history. 'The return to Duxford of N3200 which was itself piloted by the heroic Commander of RAF Duxford, is an act of love for Britain that began with my and Simon's mutual passion for aircraft and desire to enshrine a British legacy.' He added: 'The sale of P9374 for charity is likewise an opportunity to share that passion with others and to benefit causes that have moved me since boyhood. 'The RAF Benevolent Fund represents a way to honour that breed who gave so much for Britain when its existence was imperilled.' John Romain, pilot and chief engineer at the Aircraft Restoration Company which undertook the project, said the original Spitfire is a remarkable piece of Second World War history. He said: 'We have restored it over the last five years. It came to us quite literally in boxes of parts that had been removed from the beach in France. 'We spent five years restoring it back to its original state - it is unique in that sense. 'We have seen Spitfires at auction before, but many years ago. This one is particularly special, it is very unusual to see a Spitfire like this go to auction. 'It was a special project for me to be involved in.' Experts say the plane offers a unique insight into the skirmishes Allied pilots faced. Robert Copley, Christie's UK deputy chairman, said: 'Christie's is proud to be entrusted with the sale of this Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain'. Second World War Spitfire pilot Ken Wilkinson (pictured) with the plane . The cockpit of the restored Supermarine Spitfire, which was one of the first Spitfires ever built in 1940, at Duxford's Imperial War Museum . Records show that the P9374 Spitfire (pictured left and right) had a total flight time of 32 hours and 5 minutes at the time of its loss . When Luftwaffe commander Hermann Göring asked his flying ace Adolf Galland what he needed to win the Battle of Britain, he replied: ‘A squadron of Spitfires.’ The plane was so feared by the Luftwaffe that many Nazi crews claimed to have been shot down by one when they had really been downed by the slower, more numerous, Hurricane. The first plane shot down by a Spitfire was an RAF Hurricane in 1939 in a friendly fire incident known as the Battle of Barking Creek. After D-Day, flying ace Johnnie Johnson organised a supply run of Spitfires with barrels of beer slung under each wing to bring the ‘necessities of life’ to pilots on front-line airfields in Normandy. Spitfires were occasionally painted pink to blend in with the sunset and sunrise when used for low-level reconnaissance flights. Its pilot, Mr Cazenove, who came from a banking dynasty, was part of the ill-fated bid for freedom from Stalag Luft after he had been captured by German forces. He did not manage to get away as he was a big man who couldn't fit in the escape tunnel - which probably saved his life. Mr Romain said: 'He got involved in the Great Escape, but luckily for him he didn't escape that day. Most of his colleagues who did were then shot. 'He came back to the UK after the war.' Spitfire P9374 is now flyable once more and will take to the skies again at IWM Duxford in the VE Day Anniversary Air Show on May 23 and 24. 'We have restored 18 Spitfires over the years but have never been asked to restore one to such an exacting standard,' Mr Romain added. 'I've done the test flying and it was beautiful to fly. It really is a beautiful aircraft. It has flown at Duxford and people there started calling it "the ballerina", and that nickname has stuck.' Mr Kaplan said he embarked on the project because he wanted to 'enshrine a British legacy'. Robert Copley, deputy chairman of Christie's UK, said: 'Christie's is proud to be entrusted with the sale of this Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain. 'We look forward to seeing this extraordinary Mk.1 Spitfire reach new heights at The Exceptional Sale, which will be a unique moment in auction house history.' The sale will take place in London on July 9. The Merlin III engine installed in P9374 was built at Rolls-Royce, Derby, in October 1939. The iconic aircraft's sale will take place on July 9 . Taking to the skies: Spitfire P9374 will be flying again at IWM Duxford in the VE Day Anniversary Air Show on May 23 and 24 . During Spitfire P9374's service with 92 Squadron it is known to have been flown by at least eight different pilots, and was almost certainly flown by the squadron's commanding officer Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X' of the Great Escape fame . | The Mark 1 version of the iconic plane was one of the first Spitfires to go into action, and was built in March 1940 .
But Spitfire P9374 never made it to Battle of Britain as it crash-landed on French beach and lay hidden for 40 years .
At one point it was almost certainly flown by Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later Big X of the Great Escape fame .
The wreckage was discovered in 1980 and restored to its original condition. It is to be auctioned for £2.5million . | 7916d458a1b2ad7c1c89fa54a6e54f0a3c9e70e2 | [
"One of the earliest Spitfires ever to go into action has gone on sale for £2.5 million after spending 40 years buried in sand on the French beach it crashed on.",
"The Mark 1 version of Reginald Mitchell's famous design was among the first built in March 1940 but Spitfire P9374, once flown by an airman involved in the Great Escape, never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed in May 1940.",
"The fighter plane, dubbed the ballerina because of its grace in the skies, was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber.",
"Before it was lost, Spitfire P9374 was at one point almost certainly flown by Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X', who was part of the famous breakout from German prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"Back in the sky: This iconic Mark 1 plane was among the first built in March 1940, but Spitfire P9374 never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed over Dunkirk in May 1940.",
"In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave .",
"Beached: German soldiers sitting on the Spitfire brought down on the wet sands at Calais by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove.",
"It had been hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber.",
"The plane was consumed by the sandy beach and remained there for 40 years .",
"Captured: The fighter plane (pictured left) was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove (right) over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber.",
"Cazenove was then captured by the Nazis and taken to the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp .",
"Cazenove, a 32-year-old Old Etonian of the stock-broking dynasty flying his first combat mission, had no choice but to bring the aircraft down on the wet sands at Calais, despite radioing in to say 'Tell mother I'll be home for tea!'",
"shortly before doing so.",
"He was then captured by the Nazis and also taken to the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp, famous for The Great Escape.",
"The plane became consumed by the sandy beach and remained there for the next 40 years.",
"In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave.",
"It was corroded and covered in barnacles but amazingly still intact.",
"The plane was dragged from the beach and taken to the Musée de l'Air in Paris.",
"Sadly, Cazenove died just a few weeks before the Spitfire was discovered.",
"Shortly before he passed away he is even said to have told his wife ‘I wonder whatever happened to my Spitfire'.",
"Steeped in history: A technician with the propeller of the restored Supermarine Spitfire (pictured left) at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, and pilot Ken Wilkinson (right), who is photographed with the Spitfire that he flew during the Second World War .",
"Second World War Spitfire pilot Ken Wilkinson posed next to the Mark 1 aircraft at the Imperial War Museum earlier today.",
"The Spitfire, one of the last of its kind remaining, is due to be auctioned for charity on July 9 and is expected to fetch up to £2.5million .",
"Donation: The plane was bought by American billionaire philanthropist Thomas Kaplan after it was discovered in 1980.",
"He had it restored to its original condition and now plans to donate the proceeds from the sale to the RAF Benevolent Fund and wildlife charity Panthera .",
"The Spitfire P3974 after its restoration .",
"Originally built at the Vickers Armstrong factory in Southampton, Spitfire P3974 was delivered to 92 Squadron at RAF Croydon in March 1940, one of the most celebrated squadrons in the RAF.",
"The Merlin III engine installed in P9374 was built at Rolls-Royce, Derby, on October 27 1939.",
"During Spitfire P9374's service with 92 Squadron it is known to have been flown by at least eight different pilots, and was almost certainly flown by the squadron's commanding officer Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X' of the Great Escape fame.",
"Records show that P9374 had a total flight time of 32 hours and 5 minutes at the time of its loss.",
"Eventually the plane was bought by American billionaire philanthropist Thomas Kaplan, who had it meticulously restored to its original condition by a team of expert engineers.",
"Mr Kaplan, an Oxford-educated gold trader, owns both of the surviving Mk1 Spitfires.",
"He has now listed the plane Cazenove piloted for sale through London auctioneers Christie's UK, 75 years since the Battle of Britain, with an estimate of £2.5 million.",
"He plans to donate the proceeds to the RAF Benevolent Fund and wildlife charity Panthera.",
"The other Mk1 - N3200 - will be gifted to The Imperial War Museum Duxford.",
"Mr Kaplan said: 'When my great childhood friend Simon Marsh and I embarked upon this project, it was to pay homage to those who Winston Churchill called The Few, the pilots who were all that stood between Hitler's darkness and what was left of civilization.",
"'These coming events are more than anything else, concrete gestures of gratitude and remembrance for those who prevailed in one of the most pivotal battles in modern history.",
"'The return to Duxford of N3200 which was itself piloted by the heroic Commander of RAF Duxford, is an act of love for Britain that began with my and Simon's mutual passion for aircraft and desire to enshrine a British legacy.'",
"He added: 'The sale of P9374 for charity is likewise an opportunity to share that passion with others and to benefit causes that have moved me since boyhood.",
"'The RAF Benevolent Fund represents a way to honour that breed who gave so much for Britain when its existence was imperilled.'",
"John Romain, pilot and chief engineer at the Aircraft Restoration Company which undertook the project, said the original Spitfire is a remarkable piece of Second World War history.",
"He said: 'We have restored it over the last five years.",
"It came to us quite literally in boxes of parts that had been removed from the beach in France.",
"'We spent five years restoring it back to its original state - it is unique in that sense.",
"'We have seen Spitfires at auction before, but many years ago.",
"This one is particularly special, it is very unusual to see a Spitfire like this go to auction.",
"'It was a special project for me to be involved in.'",
"Experts say the plane offers a unique insight into the skirmishes Allied pilots faced.",
"Robert Copley, Christie's UK deputy chairman, said: 'Christie's is proud to be entrusted with the sale of this Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain'.",
"Second World War Spitfire pilot Ken Wilkinson (pictured) with the plane .",
"The cockpit of the restored Supermarine Spitfire, which was one of the first Spitfires ever built in 1940, at Duxford's Imperial War Museum .",
"Records show that the P9374 Spitfire (pictured left and right) had a total flight time of 32 hours and 5 minutes at the time of its loss .",
"When Luftwaffe commander Hermann Göring asked his flying ace Adolf Galland what he needed to win the Battle of Britain, he replied: ‘A squadron of Spitfires.’ The plane was so feared by the Luftwaffe that many Nazi crews claimed to have been shot down by one when they had really been downed by the slower, more numerous, Hurricane.",
"The first plane shot down by a Spitfire was an RAF Hurricane in 1939 in a friendly fire incident known as the Battle of Barking Creek.",
"After D-Day, flying ace Johnnie Johnson organised a supply run of Spitfires with barrels of beer slung under each wing to bring the ‘necessities of life’ to pilots on front-line airfields in Normandy.",
"Spitfires were occasionally painted pink to blend in with the sunset and sunrise when used for low-level reconnaissance flights.",
"Its pilot, Mr Cazenove, who came from a banking dynasty, was part of the ill-fated bid for freedom from Stalag Luft after he had been captured by German forces.",
"He did not manage to get away as he was a big man who couldn't fit in the escape tunnel - which probably saved his life.",
"Mr Romain said: 'He got involved in the Great Escape, but luckily for him he didn't escape that day.",
"Most of his colleagues who did were then shot.",
"'He came back to the UK after the war.'",
"Spitfire P9374 is now flyable once more and will take to the skies again at IWM Duxford in the VE Day Anniversary Air Show on May 23 and 24.",
"'We have restored 18 Spitfires over the years but have never been asked to restore one to such an exacting standard,' Mr Romain added.",
"'I've done the test flying and it was beautiful to fly.",
"It really is a beautiful aircraft.",
"It has flown at Duxford and people there started calling it \"the ballerina\", and that nickname has stuck.'",
"Mr Kaplan said he embarked on the project because he wanted to 'enshrine a British legacy'.",
"Robert Copley, deputy chairman of Christie's UK, said: 'Christie's is proud to be entrusted with the sale of this Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain.",
"'We look forward to seeing this extraordinary Mk.1 Spitfire reach new heights at The Exceptional Sale, which will be a unique moment in auction house history.'",
"The sale will take place in London on July 9.",
"The Merlin III engine installed in P9374 was built at Rolls-Royce, Derby, in October 1939.",
"The iconic aircraft's sale will take place on July 9 .",
"Taking to the skies: Spitfire P9374 will be flying again at IWM Duxford in the VE Day Anniversary Air Show on May 23 and 24 .",
"During Spitfire P9374's service with 92 Squadron it is known to have been flown by at least eight different pilots, and was almost certainly flown by the squadron's commanding officer Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X' of the Great Escape fame ."
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] | One of the earliest Spitfires ever to go into action has gone on sale for £2.5 million after spending 40 years buried in sand on the French beach it crashed on. The fighter plane, dubbed the ballerina because of its grace in the skies, was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. Scroll down for video . In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave . It had been hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. Captured: The fighter plane (pictured left) was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove (right) over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. Cazenove, a 32-year-old Old Etonian of the stock-broking dynasty flying his first combat mission, had no choice but to bring the aircraft down on the wet sands at Calais, despite radioing in to say 'Tell mother I'll be home for tea!' He was then captured by the Nazis and also taken to the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp, famous for The Great Escape. In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave. The plane was dragged from the beach and taken to the Musée de l'Air in Paris. Shortly before he passed away he is even said to have told his wife ‘I wonder whatever happened to my Spitfire'. Second World War Spitfire pilot Ken Wilkinson posed next to the Mark 1 aircraft at the Imperial War Museum earlier today. Donation: The plane was bought by American billionaire philanthropist Thomas Kaplan after it was discovered in 1980. The Spitfire P3974 after its restoration . The Merlin III engine installed in P9374 was built at Rolls-Royce, Derby, on October 27 1939. Records show that P9374 had a total flight time of 32 hours and 5 minutes at the time of its loss. Mr Kaplan, an Oxford-educated gold trader, owns both of the surviving Mk1 Spitfires. He plans to donate the proceeds to the RAF Benevolent Fund and wildlife charity Panthera. Mr Kaplan said: 'When my great childhood friend Simon Marsh and I embarked upon this project, it was to pay homage to those who Winston Churchill called The Few, the pilots who were all that stood between Hitler's darkness and what was left of civilization. 'The return to Duxford of N3200 which was itself piloted by the heroic Commander of RAF Duxford, is an act of love for Britain that began with my and Simon's mutual passion for aircraft and desire to enshrine a British legacy.' 'The RAF Benevolent Fund represents a way to honour that breed who gave so much for Britain when its existence was imperilled.' He said: 'We have restored it over the last five years. 'We spent five years restoring it back to its original state - it is unique in that sense. This one is particularly special, it is very unusual to see a Spitfire like this go to auction. Experts say the plane offers a unique insight into the skirmishes Allied pilots faced. Second World War Spitfire pilot Ken Wilkinson (pictured) with the plane . Records show that the P9374 Spitfire (pictured left and right) had a total flight time of 32 hours and 5 minutes at the time of its loss . The first plane shot down by a Spitfire was an RAF Hurricane in 1939 in a friendly fire incident known as the Battle of Barking Creek. Spitfires were occasionally painted pink to blend in with the sunset and sunrise when used for low-level reconnaissance flights. He did not manage to get away as he was a big man who couldn't fit in the escape tunnel - which probably saved his life. Most of his colleagues who did were then shot. Spitfire P9374 is now flyable once more and will take to the skies again at IWM Duxford in the VE Day Anniversary Air Show on May 23 and 24. 'I've done the test flying and it was beautiful to fly. It has flown at Duxford and people there started calling it "the ballerina", and that nickname has stuck.' Robert Copley, deputy chairman of Christie's UK, said: 'Christie's is proud to be entrusted with the sale of this Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain. The sale will take place in London on July 9. The iconic aircraft's sale will take place on July 9 . During Spitfire P9374's service with 92 Squadron it is known to have been flown by at least eight different pilots, and was almost certainly flown by the squadron's commanding officer Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X' of the Great Escape fame . | Scroll down for video . Robert Copley, Christie's UK deputy chairman, said: 'Christie's is proud to be entrusted with the sale of this Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain'. 'We look forward to seeing this extraordinary Mk.1 Spitfire reach new heights at The Exceptional Sale, which will be a unique moment in auction house history.' Mr Romain said: 'He got involved in the Great Escape, but luckily for him he didn't escape that day. Cazenove, a 32-year-old Old Etonian of the stock-broking dynasty flying his first combat mission, had no choice but to bring the aircraft down on the wet sands at Calais, despite radioing in to say 'Tell mother I'll be home for tea!' The iconic aircraft's sale will take place on July 9 . One of the earliest Spitfires ever to go into action has gone on sale for £2.5 million after spending 40 years buried in sand on the French beach it crashed on. The fighter plane, dubbed the ballerina because of its grace in the skies, was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. 'He came back to the UK after the war.' The Spitfire P3974 after its restoration . Originally built at the Vickers Armstrong factory in Southampton, Spitfire P3974 was delivered to 92 Squadron at RAF Croydon in March 1940, one of the most celebrated squadrons in the RAF. Most of his colleagues who did were then shot. When Luftwaffe commander Hermann Göring asked his flying ace Adolf Galland what he needed to win the Battle of Britain, he replied: ‘A squadron of Spitfires.’ The plane was so feared by the Luftwaffe that many Nazi crews claimed to have been shot down by one when they had really been downed by the slower, more numerous, Hurricane. 'I've done the test flying and it was beautiful to fly. Second World War Spitfire pilot Ken Wilkinson posed next to the Mark 1 aircraft at the Imperial War Museum earlier today. | One of the earliest Spitfires ever to go into action has gone on sale for £2.5 million after spending 40 years buried in sand on the French beach it crashed on. The Mark 1 version of Reginald Mitchell's famous design was among the first built in March 1940 but Spitfire P9374, once flown by an airman involved in the Great Escape, never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed in May 1940. The fighter plane, dubbed the ballerina because of its grace in the skies, was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. Before it was lost, Spitfire P9374 was at one point almost certainly flown by Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X', who was part of the famous breakout from German prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III. Scroll down for video . Back in the sky: This iconic Mark 1 plane was among the first built in March 1940, but Spitfire P9374 never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed over Dunkirk in May 1940. In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave . Beached: German soldiers sitting on the Spitfire brought down on the wet sands at Calais by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove. It had been hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. The plane was consumed by the sandy beach and remained there for 40 years . Captured: The fighter plane (pictured left) was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove (right) over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. Cazenove was then captured by the Nazis and taken to the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp . Cazenove, a 32-year-old Old Etonian of the stock-broking dynasty flying his first combat mission, had no choice but to bring the aircraft down on the wet sands at Calais, despite radioing in to say 'Tell mother I'll be home for tea!' Eventually the plane was bought by American billionaire philanthropist Thomas Kaplan, who had it meticulously restored to its original condition by a team of expert engineers. Mr Kaplan, an Oxford-educated gold trader, owns both of the surviving Mk1 Spitfires. He has now listed the plane Cazenove piloted for sale through London auctioneers Christie's UK, 75 years since the Battle of Britain, with an estimate of £2.5 million. He plans to donate the proceeds to the RAF Benevolent Fund and wildlife charity Panthera. The other Mk1 - N3200 - will be gifted to The Imperial War Museum Duxford. Mr Kaplan said: 'When my great childhood friend Simon Marsh and I embarked upon this project, it was to pay homage to those who Winston Churchill called The Few, the pilots who were all that stood between Hitler's darkness and what was left of civilization. 'These coming events are more than anything else, concrete gestures of gratitude and remembrance for those who prevailed in one of the most pivotal battles in modern history. 'The return to Duxford of N3200 which was itself piloted by the heroic Commander of RAF Duxford, is an act of love for Britain that began with my and Simon's mutual passion for aircraft and desire to enshrine a British legacy.' He added: 'The sale of P9374 for charity is likewise an opportunity to share that passion with others and to benefit causes that have moved me since boyhood. 'The RAF Benevolent Fund represents a way to honour that breed who gave so much for Britain when its existence was imperilled.' John Romain, pilot and chief engineer at the Aircraft Restoration Company which undertook the project, said the original Spitfire is a remarkable piece of Second World War history. He said: 'We have restored it over the last five years. It came to us quite literally in boxes of parts that had been removed from the beach in France. 'We have restored 18 Spitfires over the years but have never been asked to restore one to such an exacting standard,' Mr Romain added. 'I've done the test flying and it was beautiful to fly. It really is a beautiful aircraft. It has flown at Duxford and people there started calling it "the ballerina", and that nickname has stuck.' Mr Kaplan said he embarked on the project because he wanted to 'enshrine a British legacy'. Robert Copley, deputy chairman of Christie's UK, said: 'Christie's is proud to be entrusted with the sale of this Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain. 'We look forward to seeing this extraordinary Mk.1 Spitfire reach new heights at The Exceptional Sale, which will be a unique moment in auction house history.' The sale will take place in London on July 9. The Merlin III engine installed in P9374 was built at Rolls-Royce, Derby, in October 1939. The iconic aircraft's sale will take place on July 9 . Taking to the skies: Spitfire P9374 will be flying again at IWM Duxford in the VE Day Anniversary Air Show on May 23 and 24 . During Spitfire P9374's service with 92 Squadron it is known to have been flown by at least eight different pilots, and was almost certainly flown by the squadron's commanding officer Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X' of the Great Escape fame . | One of the earliest Spitfires ever to go into action has gone on sale for £2.5 million after spending 40 years buried in sand on the French beach it crashed on. The Mark 1 version of Reginald Mitchell's famous design was among the first built in March 1940 but Spitfire P9374, once flown by an airman involved in the Great Escape, never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed in May 1940. The fighter plane, dubbed the ballerina because of its grace in the skies, was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. Before it was lost, Spitfire P9374 was at one point almost certainly flown by Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X', who was part of the famous breakout from German prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III. Scroll down for video . Back in the sky: This iconic Mark 1 plane was among the first built in March 1940, but Spitfire P9374 never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed over Dunkirk in May 1940. In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave . Beached: German soldiers sitting on the Spitfire brought down on the wet sands at Calais by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove. It had been hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. The plane was consumed by the sandy beach and remained there for 40 years . Captured: The fighter plane (pictured left) was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove (right) over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. Cazenove was then captured by the Nazis and taken to the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp . Cazenove, a 32-year-old Old Etonian of the stock-broking dynasty flying his first combat mission, had no choice but to bring the aircraft down on the wet sands at Calais, despite radioing in to say 'Tell mother I'll be home for tea!' shortly before doing so. He was then captured by the Nazis and also taken to the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp, famous for The Great Escape. The plane became consumed by the sandy beach and remained there for the next 40 years. In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave. It was corroded and covered in barnacles but amazingly still intact. The plane was dragged from the beach and taken to the Musée de l'Air in Paris. The Merlin III engine installed in P9374 was built at Rolls-Royce, Derby, on October 27 1939. During Spitfire P9374's service with 92 Squadron it is known to have been flown by at least eight different pilots, and was almost certainly flown by the squadron's commanding officer Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X' of the Great Escape fame. Records show that P9374 had a total flight time of 32 hours and 5 minutes at the time of its loss. Eventually the plane was bought by American billionaire philanthropist Thomas Kaplan, who had it meticulously restored to its original condition by a team of expert engineers. Mr Kaplan, an Oxford-educated gold trader, owns both of the surviving Mk1 Spitfires. He has now listed the plane Cazenove piloted for sale through London auctioneers Christie's UK, 75 years since the Battle of Britain, with an estimate of £2.5 million. He plans to donate the proceeds to the RAF Benevolent Fund and wildlife charity Panthera. The other Mk1 - N3200 - will be gifted to The Imperial War Museum Duxford. Mr Kaplan said: 'When my great childhood friend Simon Marsh and I embarked upon this project, it was to pay homage to those who Winston Churchill called The Few, the pilots who were all that stood between Hitler's darkness and what was left of civilization. 'These coming events are more than anything else, concrete gestures of gratitude and remembrance for those who prevailed in one of the most pivotal battles in modern history. 'The return to Duxford of N3200 which was itself piloted by the heroic Commander of RAF Duxford, is an act of love for Britain that began with my and Simon's mutual passion for aircraft and desire to enshrine a British legacy.' He added: 'The sale of P9374 for charity is likewise an opportunity to share that passion with others and to benefit causes that have moved me since boyhood. 'The RAF Benevolent Fund represents a way to honour that breed who gave so much for Britain when its existence was imperilled.' John Romain, pilot and chief engineer at the Aircraft Restoration Company which undertook the project, said the original Spitfire is a remarkable piece of Second World War history. He said: 'We have restored it over the last five years. It came to us quite literally in boxes of parts that had been removed from the beach in France. 'We spent five years restoring it back to its original state - it is unique in that sense. 'We have seen Spitfires at auction before, but many years ago. This one is particularly special, it is very unusual to see a Spitfire like this go to auction. Its pilot, Mr Cazenove, who came from a banking dynasty, was part of the ill-fated bid for freedom from Stalag Luft after he had been captured by German forces. He did not manage to get away as he was a big man who couldn't fit in the escape tunnel - which probably saved his life. Mr Romain said: 'He got involved in the Great Escape, but luckily for him he didn't escape that day. Most of his colleagues who did were then shot. 'He came back to the UK after the war.' Spitfire P9374 is now flyable once more and will take to the skies again at IWM Duxford in the VE Day Anniversary Air Show on May 23 and 24. 'We have restored 18 Spitfires over the years but have never been asked to restore one to such an exacting standard,' Mr Romain added. 'I've done the test flying and it was beautiful to fly. It really is a beautiful aircraft. It has flown at Duxford and people there started calling it "the ballerina", and that nickname has stuck.' Mr Kaplan said he embarked on the project because he wanted to 'enshrine a British legacy'. Robert Copley, deputy chairman of Christie's UK, said: 'Christie's is proud to be entrusted with the sale of this Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain. 'We look forward to seeing this extraordinary Mk.1 Spitfire reach new heights at The Exceptional Sale, which will be a unique moment in auction house history.' The sale will take place in London on July 9. The Merlin III engine installed in P9374 was built at Rolls-Royce, Derby, in October 1939. The iconic aircraft's sale will take place on July 9 . Taking to the skies: Spitfire P9374 will be flying again at IWM Duxford in the VE Day Anniversary Air Show on May 23 and 24 . During Spitfire P9374's service with 92 Squadron it is known to have been flown by at least eight different pilots, and was almost certainly flown by the squadron's commanding officer Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X' of the Great Escape fame . | One of the earliest Spitfires ever to go into action has gone on sale for £2.5 million after spending 40 years buried in sand on the French beach it crashed on. The Mark 1 version of Reginald Mitchell's famous design was among the first built in March 1940 but Spitfire P9374, once flown by an airman involved in the Great Escape, never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed in May 1940. The fighter plane, dubbed the ballerina because of its grace in the skies, was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. Before it was lost, Spitfire P9374 was at one point almost certainly flown by Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X', who was part of the famous breakout from German prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III. Scroll down for video . Back in the sky: This iconic Mark 1 plane was among the first built in March 1940, but Spitfire P9374 never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed over Dunkirk in May 1940. In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave . He plans to donate the proceeds to the RAF Benevolent Fund and wildlife charity Panthera. The other Mk1 - N3200 - will be gifted to The Imperial War Museum Duxford. Mr Kaplan said: 'When my great childhood friend Simon Marsh and I embarked upon this project, it was to pay homage to those who Winston Churchill called The Few, the pilots who were all that stood between Hitler's darkness and what was left of civilization. 'These coming events are more than anything else, concrete gestures of gratitude and remembrance for those who prevailed in one of the most pivotal battles in modern history. 'The return to Duxford of N3200 which was itself piloted by the heroic Commander of RAF Duxford, is an act of love for Britain that began with my and Simon's mutual passion for aircraft and desire to enshrine a British legacy.' He added: 'The sale of P9374 for charity is likewise an opportunity to share that passion with others and to benefit causes that have moved me since boyhood. 'The RAF Benevolent Fund represents a way to honour that breed who gave so much for Britain when its existence was imperilled.' 'We look forward to seeing this extraordinary Mk.1 Spitfire reach new heights at The Exceptional Sale, which will be a unique moment in auction house history.' The sale will take place in London on July 9. The Merlin III engine installed in P9374 was built at Rolls-Royce, Derby, in October 1939. The iconic aircraft's sale will take place on July 9 . Taking to the skies: Spitfire P9374 will be flying again at IWM Duxford in the VE Day Anniversary Air Show on May 23 and 24 . During Spitfire P9374's service with 92 Squadron it is known to have been flown by at least eight different pilots, and was almost certainly flown by the squadron's commanding officer Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X' of the Great Escape fame . |
Jailed for life: Naunihal Singh woke up his daughter-in-law’s father and slashed him with a kitchen knife . A Sikh optician who slit the throat of his daughter-in-law’s father who was in bed after a drunken family row has been jailed for life. Naunihal Singh, 54, woke up great-grandfather Ujjal Singh, 63, and slashed him with a kitchen knife at his son and daughter-in-law’s home. The attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after a heated argument over the couple's lack of children - with Ujjal accusing Naunihal's son Yawinder-Pal ‘Monty’, 37, of 'firing blanks'. Today, Naunihal was jailed at Manchester Crown Court for at least 17 years and 39 days after admitting murder. The court was told that at the time of the killing last November, Naunihal and his wife Jaswant, who live in India, were paying a visit to Monty, and their daughter-in-law Balvinder, 42. Also there were Balvinder’s parents Jaginder and Ujjal from Ipswich, Suffolk - and the latter became angry at Monty for the couple’s failure to have children - accusing him of ‘firing blanks’. After an afternoon in the pub and an evening meal, Ujjal went to bed - but tensions escalated and Monty smashed a photo frame with his hand, which saw relatives take him to hospital. As Ujjal lay in bed, Naunihal sat at the kitchen table drinking vodka before taking a kitchen knife from a drawer. He then went into the bedroom, grabbed Ujjal’s jaw and slit his throat. When the family returned from the hospital and found Ujjal’s blood-soaked body, an ambulance was called where one paramedic noticed Monty move the knife and told police. Monty was soon arrested on suspicion of murder. Great-grandfather: Murder victim Ujjal Singh (front right) with his daughters (back row, from left) Tipta Kaur-Singh, Shakuntla Kaur-Singh, Piaro Kaur-Singh, Sindy Kaur-Singh, and (front left) his son Amolak Singh . Naunihal had already fled with his passport and tickets to fly back to India from Birmingham Airport - and got all the way to the terminal where he asked about changing his flights. It is believed he was then told of Monty's arrest and later handed himself in. Two days after the killing, he walked into a Manchester police station, where he said: ‘My son is innocent, I’m guilty.’ While demonstrating a ‘slashing’ motion, he added: ‘I’m guilty, I got the knife and I cut him like this... you let my son go. I love my son.’ Mark Kellet, prosecuting, said: ‘During the evening, Monty and Balvinder cooked dinner for the family. Monty, the defendant and Ujjal continued to drink. ‘(That) evening, the atmosphere became more argumentative. They argued about money and the fact that Monty and Balvinder did not have any children, with Ujjal blaming Monty for this. ‘As the argument developed, the exchanges became heated. Jaswant and Jaginder tried to calm Ujjal down and he was taken to bed. Jaginder went upstairs and put him into his pyjamas. Scene: The attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after a heated argument over the couple's lack of children . ‘Monty then smashed a photograph frame and his hand was bleeding. Balvinder, Jaswant and Jaginder took Monty to hospital for treatment on his hand, which was bleeding. 'As Monty and the others left, the defendant said: "There is going to be a price to pay for the loss of your blood". The group arrived at the hospital at about 11.10pm and returned home just after 1.10am. When they returned, Jaginder went into the bedroom to check on her husband to find blood around his neck and a knife on his chest. Ujjal was pronounced dead in hospital one hour and 20 minutes later. While at the house, paramedic Adam Wain saw Monty move the knife from the bedroom and informed the police, who subsequently arrested him. Naunihal handed himself in to police the following day where he told an officer that the police ‘had the wrong man’. 'Awful incident': Senior Investigating Officer Bob Tonge (centre) of Greater Manchester Police speaks outside Manchester Crown Court today with Ujjal's family. He said the case is 'tragic from start to finish' In interview, he said he took the knife into the upstairs bedroom where Ujjal was sleeping ‘to scare him’ because he had been abusive about his son. He later told officers Ujjal was on his back on the bed, staring at him. He told police: ‘I don’t know what I did. And now when I hear all these things, then I realise that maybe I have killed him. ‘He was scaring me with his eyes and he was swearing at me so... and he was coming at me and I just did like that and it just happened very quickly... and I was scared and he was bleeding.’ Mr Kellet said: ‘He stated that he was angry with Ujjal so took a knife from the kitchen to scare him. When he was in the bedroom, he was scared by Ujjal’s eyes. ‘Ujjal sat up in bed and somehow came into contact with the knife. He said that he panicked because of the blood and left the house. His passport and tickets to fly from Birmingham Airport were coincidentally in his coat pocket.’ Return journey: Naunihal had already fled with his passport and tickets to fly back to India from Birmingham Airport (above) - and got all the way to the terminal where he asked about changing his flights . After the case Senior Investigating Officer Bob Tonge of Greater Manchester Police said: ‘This case is tragic from start to end and what should have been a normal family gathering ended in absolute tragedy. ‘Two families have been destroyed by this awful incident, which basically stemmed from a family argument and was fuelled by alcohol. ‘While alone with the victim, and feeling slighted and offended by comments directed at his son, Naunihal Singh callously went into Ujjal Singh’s room and without a second thought, stabbed him as he slept. ‘He then fled, leaving his son, daughter-in-law and her family to discover his heinous crime. ‘The one saving grace is that he has not subjected them to further torment by making them endure a trial and has faced up to his crime and subsequent, inevitable punishment.’ In a statement Ujjal’s family said: ‘A true testament to his character was his ability to interact with his elders, his peers and also the younger generation that he was surrounded by. ‘He will be fondly remembered by all his family, he will never be replaced and never be forgotten.’ Ujjal was also described by relatives as a 'well-respected member of the Sikh community', while the court was told that the death had 'rocked the Sikh community in the area'. | Naunihal Singh stabbed great-grandfather Ujjal Singh with kitchen knife .
Came after argument over his son and daughter-in-law's lack of children .
Was visiting son Monty, 37, and daughter-in-law Balvinder, 42, last year .
Naunihal jailed for at least 17 years in Manchester after admitting murder . | eb47dc0668b13268d515d85867d63251285a2634 | [
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"A Sikh optician who slit the throat of his daughter-in-law’s father who was in bed after a drunken family row has been jailed for life.",
"Naunihal Singh, 54, woke up great-grandfather Ujjal Singh, 63, and slashed him with a kitchen knife at his son and daughter-in-law’s home.",
"The attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after a heated argument over the couple's lack of children - with Ujjal accusing Naunihal's son Yawinder-Pal ‘Monty’, 37, of 'firing blanks'.",
"Today, Naunihal was jailed at Manchester Crown Court for at least 17 years and 39 days after admitting murder.",
"The court was told that at the time of the killing last November, Naunihal and his wife Jaswant, who live in India, were paying a visit to Monty, and their daughter-in-law Balvinder, 42.",
"Also there were Balvinder’s parents Jaginder and Ujjal from Ipswich, Suffolk - and the latter became angry at Monty for the couple’s failure to have children - accusing him of ‘firing blanks’.",
"After an afternoon in the pub and an evening meal, Ujjal went to bed - but tensions escalated and Monty smashed a photo frame with his hand, which saw relatives take him to hospital.",
"As Ujjal lay in bed, Naunihal sat at the kitchen table drinking vodka before taking a kitchen knife from a drawer.",
"He then went into the bedroom, grabbed Ujjal’s jaw and slit his throat.",
"When the family returned from the hospital and found Ujjal’s blood-soaked body, an ambulance was called where one paramedic noticed Monty move the knife and told police.",
"Monty was soon arrested on suspicion of murder.",
"Great-grandfather: Murder victim Ujjal Singh (front right) with his daughters (back row, from left) Tipta Kaur-Singh, Shakuntla Kaur-Singh, Piaro Kaur-Singh, Sindy Kaur-Singh, and (front left) his son Amolak Singh .",
"Naunihal had already fled with his passport and tickets to fly back to India from Birmingham Airport - and got all the way to the terminal where he asked about changing his flights.",
"It is believed he was then told of Monty's arrest and later handed himself in.",
"Two days after the killing, he walked into a Manchester police station, where he said: ‘My son is innocent, I’m guilty.’ While demonstrating a ‘slashing’ motion, he added: ‘I’m guilty, I got the knife and I cut him like this... you let my son go.",
"I love my son.’ Mark Kellet, prosecuting, said: ‘During the evening, Monty and Balvinder cooked dinner for the family.",
"Monty, the defendant and Ujjal continued to drink.",
"‘(That) evening, the atmosphere became more argumentative.",
"They argued about money and the fact that Monty and Balvinder did not have any children, with Ujjal blaming Monty for this.",
"‘As the argument developed, the exchanges became heated.",
"Jaswant and Jaginder tried to calm Ujjal down and he was taken to bed.",
"Jaginder went upstairs and put him into his pyjamas.",
"Scene: The attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after a heated argument over the couple's lack of children .",
"‘Monty then smashed a photograph frame and his hand was bleeding.",
"Balvinder, Jaswant and Jaginder took Monty to hospital for treatment on his hand, which was bleeding.",
"'As Monty and the others left, the defendant said: \"There is going to be a price to pay for the loss of your blood\".",
"The group arrived at the hospital at about 11.10pm and returned home just after 1.10am.",
"When they returned, Jaginder went into the bedroom to check on her husband to find blood around his neck and a knife on his chest.",
"Ujjal was pronounced dead in hospital one hour and 20 minutes later.",
"While at the house, paramedic Adam Wain saw Monty move the knife from the bedroom and informed the police, who subsequently arrested him.",
"Naunihal handed himself in to police the following day where he told an officer that the police ‘had the wrong man’.",
"'Awful incident': Senior Investigating Officer Bob Tonge (centre) of Greater Manchester Police speaks outside Manchester Crown Court today with Ujjal's family.",
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"‘While alone with the victim, and feeling slighted and offended by comments directed at his son, Naunihal Singh callously went into Ujjal Singh’s room and without a second thought, stabbed him as he slept.",
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"‘He will be fondly remembered by all his family, he will never be replaced and never be forgotten.’ Ujjal was also described by relatives as a 'well-respected member of the Sikh community', while the court was told that the death had 'rocked the Sikh community in the area'."
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Great-grandfather: Murder victim Ujjal Singh (front right) with his daughters (back row, from left) Tipta Kaur-Singh, Shakuntla Kaur-Singh, Piaro Kaur-Singh, Sindy Kaur-Singh, and (front left) his son Amolak Singh . It is believed he was then told of Monty's arrest and later handed himself in. I love my son.’ Mark Kellet, prosecuting, said: ‘During the evening, Monty and Balvinder cooked dinner for the family. ‘(That) evening, the atmosphere became more argumentative. ‘As the argument developed, the exchanges became heated. Jaginder went upstairs and put him into his pyjamas. ‘Monty then smashed a photograph frame and his hand was bleeding. 'As Monty and the others left, the defendant said: "There is going to be a price to pay for the loss of your blood". When they returned, Jaginder went into the bedroom to check on her husband to find blood around his neck and a knife on his chest. While at the house, paramedic Adam Wain saw Monty move the knife from the bedroom and informed the police, who subsequently arrested him. 'Awful incident': Senior Investigating Officer Bob Tonge (centre) of Greater Manchester Police speaks outside Manchester Crown Court today with Ujjal's family. He later told officers Ujjal was on his back on the bed, staring at him. And now when I hear all these things, then I realise that maybe I have killed him. When he was in the bedroom, he was scared by Ujjal’s eyes. He said that he panicked because of the blood and left the house. After the case Senior Investigating Officer Bob Tonge of Greater Manchester Police said: ‘This case is tragic from start to end and what should have been a normal family gathering ended in absolute tragedy. ‘While alone with the victim, and feeling slighted and offended by comments directed at his son, Naunihal Singh callously went into Ujjal Singh’s room and without a second thought, stabbed him as he slept. ‘The one saving grace is that he has not subjected them to further torment by making them endure a trial and has faced up to his crime and subsequent, inevitable punishment.’ In a statement Ujjal’s family said: ‘A true testament to his character was his ability to interact with his elders, his peers and also the younger generation that he was surrounded by. | Jaginder went upstairs and put him into his pyjamas. He said the case is 'tragic from start to finish' In interview, he said he took the knife into the upstairs bedroom where Ujjal was sleeping ‘to scare him’ because he had been abusive about his son. ‘Two families have been destroyed by this awful incident, which basically stemmed from a family argument and was fuelled by alcohol. Jaswant and Jaginder tried to calm Ujjal down and he was taken to bed. ‘While alone with the victim, and feeling slighted and offended by comments directed at his son, Naunihal Singh callously went into Ujjal Singh’s room and without a second thought, stabbed him as he slept. The attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after a heated argument over the couple's lack of children - with Ujjal accusing Naunihal's son Yawinder-Pal ‘Monty’, 37, of 'firing blanks'. Also there were Balvinder’s parents Jaginder and Ujjal from Ipswich, Suffolk - and the latter became angry at Monty for the couple’s failure to have children - accusing him of ‘firing blanks’. They argued about money and the fact that Monty and Balvinder did not have any children, with Ujjal blaming Monty for this. After an afternoon in the pub and an evening meal, Ujjal went to bed - but tensions escalated and Monty smashed a photo frame with his hand, which saw relatives take him to hospital. ‘Ujjal sat up in bed and somehow came into contact with the knife. Jailed for life: Naunihal Singh woke up his daughter-in-law’s father and slashed him with a kitchen knife . It is believed he was then told of Monty's arrest and later handed himself in. ‘As the argument developed, the exchanges became heated. Naunihal had already fled with his passport and tickets to fly back to India from Birmingham Airport - and got all the way to the terminal where he asked about changing his flights. Monty was soon arrested on suspicion of murder. | Jailed for life: Naunihal Singh woke up his daughter-in-law’s father and slashed him with a kitchen knife . A Sikh optician who slit the throat of his daughter-in-law’s father who was in bed after a drunken family row has been jailed for life. Naunihal Singh, 54, woke up great-grandfather Ujjal Singh, 63, and slashed him with a kitchen knife at his son and daughter-in-law’s home. The attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after a heated argument over the couple's lack of children - with Ujjal accusing Naunihal's son Yawinder-Pal ‘Monty’, 37, of 'firing blanks'. Today, Naunihal was jailed at Manchester Crown Court for at least 17 years and 39 days after admitting murder. The court was told that at the time of the killing last November, Naunihal and his wife Jaswant, who live in India, were paying a visit to Monty, and their daughter-in-law Balvinder, 42. Also there were Balvinder’s parents Jaginder and Ujjal from Ipswich, Suffolk - and the latter became angry at Monty for the couple’s failure to have children - accusing him of ‘firing blanks’. After an afternoon in the pub and an evening meal, Ujjal went to bed - but tensions escalated and Monty smashed a photo frame with his hand, which saw relatives take him to hospital. As Ujjal lay in bed, Naunihal sat at the kitchen table drinking vodka before taking a kitchen knife from a drawer. ‘As the argument developed, the exchanges became heated. Jaswant and Jaginder tried to calm Ujjal down and he was taken to bed. Jaginder went upstairs and put him into his pyjamas. Scene: The attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after a heated argument over the couple's lack of children . ‘Monty then smashed a photograph frame and his hand was bleeding. Balvinder, Jaswant and Jaginder took Monty to hospital for treatment on his hand, which was bleeding. 'As Monty and the others left, the defendant said: "There is going to be a price to pay for the loss of your blood". The group arrived at the hospital at about 11.10pm and returned home just after 1.10am. When they returned, Jaginder went into the bedroom to check on her husband to find blood around his neck and a knife on his chest. He said that he panicked because of the blood and left the house. His passport and tickets to fly from Birmingham Airport were coincidentally in his coat pocket.’ Return journey: Naunihal had already fled with his passport and tickets to fly back to India from Birmingham Airport (above) - and got all the way to the terminal where he asked about changing his flights . After the case Senior Investigating Officer Bob Tonge of Greater Manchester Police said: ‘This case is tragic from start to end and what should have been a normal family gathering ended in absolute tragedy. ‘Two families have been destroyed by this awful incident, which basically stemmed from a family argument and was fuelled by alcohol. ‘While alone with the victim, and feeling slighted and offended by comments directed at his son, Naunihal Singh callously went into Ujjal Singh’s room and without a second thought, stabbed him as he slept. ‘He then fled, leaving his son, daughter-in-law and her family to discover his heinous crime. ‘The one saving grace is that he has not subjected them to further torment by making them endure a trial and has faced up to his crime and subsequent, inevitable punishment.’ In a statement Ujjal’s family said: ‘A true testament to his character was his ability to interact with his elders, his peers and also the younger generation that he was surrounded by. ‘He will be fondly remembered by all his family, he will never be replaced and never be forgotten.’ Ujjal was also described by relatives as a 'well-respected member of the Sikh community', while the court was told that the death had 'rocked the Sikh community in the area'. | Jailed for life: Naunihal Singh woke up his daughter-in-law’s father and slashed him with a kitchen knife . A Sikh optician who slit the throat of his daughter-in-law’s father who was in bed after a drunken family row has been jailed for life. Naunihal Singh, 54, woke up great-grandfather Ujjal Singh, 63, and slashed him with a kitchen knife at his son and daughter-in-law’s home. The attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after a heated argument over the couple's lack of children - with Ujjal accusing Naunihal's son Yawinder-Pal ‘Monty’, 37, of 'firing blanks'. Today, Naunihal was jailed at Manchester Crown Court for at least 17 years and 39 days after admitting murder. The court was told that at the time of the killing last November, Naunihal and his wife Jaswant, who live in India, were paying a visit to Monty, and their daughter-in-law Balvinder, 42. Also there were Balvinder’s parents Jaginder and Ujjal from Ipswich, Suffolk - and the latter became angry at Monty for the couple’s failure to have children - accusing him of ‘firing blanks’. After an afternoon in the pub and an evening meal, Ujjal went to bed - but tensions escalated and Monty smashed a photo frame with his hand, which saw relatives take him to hospital. As Ujjal lay in bed, Naunihal sat at the kitchen table drinking vodka before taking a kitchen knife from a drawer. He then went into the bedroom, grabbed Ujjal’s jaw and slit his throat. When the family returned from the hospital and found Ujjal’s blood-soaked body, an ambulance was called where one paramedic noticed Monty move the knife and told police. Monty was soon arrested on suspicion of murder. Great-grandfather: Murder victim Ujjal Singh (front right) with his daughters (back row, from left) Tipta Kaur-Singh, Shakuntla Kaur-Singh, Piaro Kaur-Singh, Sindy Kaur-Singh, and (front left) his son Amolak Singh . ‘(That) evening, the atmosphere became more argumentative. 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His passport and tickets to fly from Birmingham Airport were coincidentally in his coat pocket.’ Return journey: Naunihal had already fled with his passport and tickets to fly back to India from Birmingham Airport (above) - and got all the way to the terminal where he asked about changing his flights . After the case Senior Investigating Officer Bob Tonge of Greater Manchester Police said: ‘This case is tragic from start to end and what should have been a normal family gathering ended in absolute tragedy. ‘Two families have been destroyed by this awful incident, which basically stemmed from a family argument and was fuelled by alcohol. ‘While alone with the victim, and feeling slighted and offended by comments directed at his son, Naunihal Singh callously went into Ujjal Singh’s room and without a second thought, stabbed him as he slept. ‘He then fled, leaving his son, daughter-in-law and her family to discover his heinous crime. ‘The one saving grace is that he has not subjected them to further torment by making them endure a trial and has faced up to his crime and subsequent, inevitable punishment.’ In a statement Ujjal’s family said: ‘A true testament to his character was his ability to interact with his elders, his peers and also the younger generation that he was surrounded by. ‘He will be fondly remembered by all his family, he will never be replaced and never be forgotten.’ Ujjal was also described by relatives as a 'well-respected member of the Sikh community', while the court was told that the death had 'rocked the Sikh community in the area'. | Jailed for life: Naunihal Singh woke up his daughter-in-law’s father and slashed him with a kitchen knife . A Sikh optician who slit the throat of his daughter-in-law’s father who was in bed after a drunken family row has been jailed for life. Naunihal Singh, 54, woke up great-grandfather Ujjal Singh, 63, and slashed him with a kitchen knife at his son and daughter-in-law’s home. The attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after a heated argument over the couple's lack of children - with Ujjal accusing Naunihal's son Yawinder-Pal ‘Monty’, 37, of 'firing blanks'. Today, Naunihal was jailed at Manchester Crown Court for at least 17 years and 39 days after admitting murder. Jaginder went upstairs and put him into his pyjamas. Scene: The attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after a heated argument over the couple's lack of children . ‘Monty then smashed a photograph frame and his hand was bleeding. Balvinder, Jaswant and Jaginder took Monty to hospital for treatment on his hand, which was bleeding. 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A woman whose designer crocodile-skin handbag was seized by the UK Border Force has triumphed in a test case bid to get it back. The £2,000 designer tote bag, hand-made in Japan, was a 50th birthday gift for Hampstead woman, Sabine Smouha, from her husband Jeremy, the director of an investments company. But, when it arrived in Britain in 2013, customs officers confiscated it because Nile crocodiles are a protected species and it didn't have the right documentation. High end: A £2,000 designer tote bag, hand-made from Nile crocodile skinin Japan by exclusive designer Hikiji . The Border Force has repeatedly refused to return it to her, because it it did not have the required endangered species import permit. Now, however, Mrs Smouha - who said she was 'very sad to lose her birthday present' - has been handed victory by a tribunal judge. Judge Anne Redston said the crocodile was farmed and Mrs Smouha had relied on the reputable Japanese manufacturer to get the formalities right. She had acted entirely honestly and the Border Force's repeated refusal to hand over the bag was irrational and disproportionate. The judge said Mrs Smouha's birthday was approaching and her husband wanted to buy her a special present. She spotted the 'very pretty bag' on the website of elite Japanese handbag maker, Hikiji. The black bag, complete with bronze cowhide lining and matt gold finishings, was the creation of top designer, Mayumi Kondo. Her husband paid $3,400 for it and it arrived in the UK by express mail, in time for Mrs Smouha's happy day. Sabine Smouha was handed a victory at the Royal Courts of Justice, left, after a two-year battle. Judge Anne Redston ordered UK Border Force to reconsider their ruling on a designer handbag made from Nile crocodile, right, that they confiscated on the grounds that it was not imported with the right documentation . The bag was made from the skin of a Nile crocodile, a protected species under the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). But it didn't have the required documentation and customs officials seized it at the international mail hub, in Coventry. Representing herself, Mrs Smouha told the First-Tier Tribunal at the Royal Courts of Justice that she had been told by Hikiji that import formalities would be 'taken care of'. Endangered species are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Countries all over the world have signed up to the agreement imposing special responsibilities on anyone importing any of the hundreds of plant and animal species listed in the convention . It's designed to stop the illegal killing of these species by destroying the market. It applies to anything from that species, such as skin, fur and teeth . Under British and EU law, you must apply to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for a permit before importing anything on the list . When something is imported, it must also have a permit proving it was sourced legally by the country of export . Without these documents, your items can be confiscated by customs officials - but you have the right to appeal . There is also other international legislation applying to the trade of endangered species. Some can impose fines of hundreds of thousands of dollars and carry jail terms . It was the first time that the Japanese company had exported to the UK, but she was unaware of that. The crocodile skin, which had been farmed 'in a controlled environment' in Zambia, was legally imported into Japan before being re-exported. Judge Redston said: 'She was very sad to lose her birthday present and had done everything she could to remedy the position'. She had even offered to 'pay a reasonable fine' so long as the bag was returned to her. Ruling in Mrs Smouha's favour, Judge Redston said the Border Force had failed to consider the individual facts of her case. The skin had not been smuggled into the UK in defiance of CITES and Mrs Smouha had 'reasonably relied' upon Hikiji, whose duty it was to obtain an import permit. The judge added: 'Mrs Smouha did not ignore CITES. She communicated with Hikiji and understood that CITES had been complied with. 'She is not in business and the bag was a birthday present. This was her first experience of CITES. 'The bag cost $3,400 and she did everything she could to rectify the position after she realised the mistake. 'Mrs Smouha acted honestly and in good faith throughout'. Judge Redston gave the Border Force six weeks to reach a fresh decision in the light of her ruling. | The bag was a 50th birthday gift from her investments manager husband .
It was made in Japan from African Nile crocodile - an endangered species .
Customs officials took it because 'endangered' imports need special permits .
Sabine Smouha from Hampstead has now won two-year battle for its return . | 355d0d81af8b895deacb576c153f5c2d5bcf3a06 | [
"A woman whose designer crocodile-skin handbag was seized by the UK Border Force has triumphed in a test case bid to get it back.",
"The £2,000 designer tote bag, hand-made in Japan, was a 50th birthday gift for Hampstead woman, Sabine Smouha, from her husband Jeremy, the director of an investments company.",
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"High end: A £2,000 designer tote bag, hand-made from Nile crocodile skinin Japan by exclusive designer Hikiji .",
"The Border Force has repeatedly refused to return it to her, because it it did not have the required endangered species import permit.",
"Now, however, Mrs Smouha - who said she was 'very sad to lose her birthday present' - has been handed victory by a tribunal judge.",
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"The bag was made from the skin of a Nile crocodile, a protected species under the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).",
"But it didn't have the required documentation and customs officials seized it at the international mail hub, in Coventry.",
"Representing herself, Mrs Smouha told the First-Tier Tribunal at the Royal Courts of Justice that she had been told by Hikiji that import formalities would be 'taken care of'.",
"Endangered species are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Countries all over the world have signed up to the agreement imposing special responsibilities on anyone importing any of the hundreds of plant and animal species listed in the convention .",
"It's designed to stop the illegal killing of these species by destroying the market.",
"It applies to anything from that species, such as skin, fur and teeth .",
"Under British and EU law, you must apply to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for a permit before importing anything on the list .",
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"There is also other international legislation applying to the trade of endangered species.",
"Some can impose fines of hundreds of thousands of dollars and carry jail terms .",
"It was the first time that the Japanese company had exported to the UK, but she was unaware of that.",
"The crocodile skin, which had been farmed 'in a controlled environment' in Zambia, was legally imported into Japan before being re-exported.",
"Judge Redston said: 'She was very sad to lose her birthday present and had done everything she could to remedy the position'.",
"She had even offered to 'pay a reasonable fine' so long as the bag was returned to her.",
"Ruling in Mrs Smouha's favour, Judge Redston said the Border Force had failed to consider the individual facts of her case.",
"The skin had not been smuggled into the UK in defiance of CITES and Mrs Smouha had 'reasonably relied' upon Hikiji, whose duty it was to obtain an import permit.",
"The judge added: 'Mrs Smouha did not ignore CITES.",
"She communicated with Hikiji and understood that CITES had been complied with.",
"'She is not in business and the bag was a birthday present.",
"This was her first experience of CITES.",
"'The bag cost $3,400 and she did everything she could to rectify the position after she realised the mistake.",
"'Mrs Smouha acted honestly and in good faith throughout'.",
"Judge Redston gave the Border Force six weeks to reach a fresh decision in the light of her ruling."
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The bag was made from the skin of a Nile crocodile, a protected species under the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Representing herself, Mrs Smouha told the First-Tier Tribunal at the Royal Courts of Justice that she had been told by Hikiji that import formalities would be 'taken care of'. It's designed to stop the illegal killing of these species by destroying the market. Under British and EU law, you must apply to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for a permit before importing anything on the list . Without these documents, your items can be confiscated by customs officials - but you have the right to appeal . Some can impose fines of hundreds of thousands of dollars and carry jail terms . The crocodile skin, which had been farmed 'in a controlled environment' in Zambia, was legally imported into Japan before being re-exported. She had even offered to 'pay a reasonable fine' so long as the bag was returned to her. The skin had not been smuggled into the UK in defiance of CITES and Mrs Smouha had 'reasonably relied' upon Hikiji, whose duty it was to obtain an import permit. She communicated with Hikiji and understood that CITES had been complied with. This was her first experience of CITES. 'Mrs Smouha acted honestly and in good faith throughout'. | Judge Redston said: 'She was very sad to lose her birthday present and had done everything she could to remedy the position'. The crocodile skin, which had been farmed 'in a controlled environment' in Zambia, was legally imported into Japan before being re-exported. Now, however, Mrs Smouha - who said she was 'very sad to lose her birthday present' - has been handed victory by a tribunal judge. But it didn't have the required documentation and customs officials seized it at the international mail hub, in Coventry. Under British and EU law, you must apply to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for a permit before importing anything on the list . Sabine Smouha was handed a victory at the Royal Courts of Justice, left, after a two-year battle. The bag was made from the skin of a Nile crocodile, a protected species under the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). This was her first experience of CITES. 'She is not in business and the bag was a birthday present. Judge Redston gave the Border Force six weeks to reach a fresh decision in the light of her ruling. It's designed to stop the illegal killing of these species by destroying the market. High end: A £2,000 designer tote bag, hand-made from Nile crocodile skinin Japan by exclusive designer Hikiji . But, when it arrived in Britain in 2013, customs officers confiscated it because Nile crocodiles are a protected species and it didn't have the right documentation. Ruling in Mrs Smouha's favour, Judge Redston said the Border Force had failed to consider the individual facts of her case. When something is imported, it must also have a permit proving it was sourced legally by the country of export . | A woman whose designer crocodile-skin handbag was seized by the UK Border Force has triumphed in a test case bid to get it back. The £2,000 designer tote bag, hand-made in Japan, was a 50th birthday gift for Hampstead woman, Sabine Smouha, from her husband Jeremy, the director of an investments company. But, when it arrived in Britain in 2013, customs officers confiscated it because Nile crocodiles are a protected species and it didn't have the right documentation. High end: A £2,000 designer tote bag, hand-made from Nile crocodile skinin Japan by exclusive designer Hikiji . The Border Force has repeatedly refused to return it to her, because it it did not have the required endangered species import permit. Now, however, Mrs Smouha - who said she was 'very sad to lose her birthday present' - has been handed victory by a tribunal judge. Judge Anne Redston said the crocodile was farmed and Mrs Smouha had relied on the reputable Japanese manufacturer to get the formalities right. Representing herself, Mrs Smouha told the First-Tier Tribunal at the Royal Courts of Justice that she had been told by Hikiji that import formalities would be 'taken care of'. Endangered species are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Countries all over the world have signed up to the agreement imposing special responsibilities on anyone importing any of the hundreds of plant and animal species listed in the convention . It's designed to stop the illegal killing of these species by destroying the market. It applies to anything from that species, such as skin, fur and teeth . Under British and EU law, you must apply to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for a permit before importing anything on the list . When something is imported, it must also have a permit proving it was sourced legally by the country of export . Without these documents, your items can be confiscated by customs officials - but you have the right to appeal . She communicated with Hikiji and understood that CITES had been complied with. 'She is not in business and the bag was a birthday present. This was her first experience of CITES. 'The bag cost $3,400 and she did everything she could to rectify the position after she realised the mistake. 'Mrs Smouha acted honestly and in good faith throughout'. Judge Redston gave the Border Force six weeks to reach a fresh decision in the light of her ruling. | A woman whose designer crocodile-skin handbag was seized by the UK Border Force has triumphed in a test case bid to get it back. The £2,000 designer tote bag, hand-made in Japan, was a 50th birthday gift for Hampstead woman, Sabine Smouha, from her husband Jeremy, the director of an investments company. But, when it arrived in Britain in 2013, customs officers confiscated it because Nile crocodiles are a protected species and it didn't have the right documentation. High end: A £2,000 designer tote bag, hand-made from Nile crocodile skinin Japan by exclusive designer Hikiji . The Border Force has repeatedly refused to return it to her, because it it did not have the required endangered species import permit. Now, however, Mrs Smouha - who said she was 'very sad to lose her birthday present' - has been handed victory by a tribunal judge. Judge Anne Redston said the crocodile was farmed and Mrs Smouha had relied on the reputable Japanese manufacturer to get the formalities right. She had acted entirely honestly and the Border Force's repeated refusal to hand over the bag was irrational and disproportionate. The judge said Mrs Smouha's birthday was approaching and her husband wanted to buy her a special present. She spotted the 'very pretty bag' on the website of elite Japanese handbag maker, Hikiji. But it didn't have the required documentation and customs officials seized it at the international mail hub, in Coventry. Representing herself, Mrs Smouha told the First-Tier Tribunal at the Royal Courts of Justice that she had been told by Hikiji that import formalities would be 'taken care of'. Endangered species are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Countries all over the world have signed up to the agreement imposing special responsibilities on anyone importing any of the hundreds of plant and animal species listed in the convention . It's designed to stop the illegal killing of these species by destroying the market. It applies to anything from that species, such as skin, fur and teeth . Under British and EU law, you must apply to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for a permit before importing anything on the list . When something is imported, it must also have a permit proving it was sourced legally by the country of export . Without these documents, your items can be confiscated by customs officials - but you have the right to appeal . There is also other international legislation applying to the trade of endangered species. Ruling in Mrs Smouha's favour, Judge Redston said the Border Force had failed to consider the individual facts of her case. The skin had not been smuggled into the UK in defiance of CITES and Mrs Smouha had 'reasonably relied' upon Hikiji, whose duty it was to obtain an import permit. The judge added: 'Mrs Smouha did not ignore CITES. She communicated with Hikiji and understood that CITES had been complied with. 'She is not in business and the bag was a birthday present. This was her first experience of CITES. 'The bag cost $3,400 and she did everything she could to rectify the position after she realised the mistake. 'Mrs Smouha acted honestly and in good faith throughout'. Judge Redston gave the Border Force six weeks to reach a fresh decision in the light of her ruling. | A woman whose designer crocodile-skin handbag was seized by the UK Border Force has triumphed in a test case bid to get it back. The £2,000 designer tote bag, hand-made in Japan, was a 50th birthday gift for Hampstead woman, Sabine Smouha, from her husband Jeremy, the director of an investments company. But, when it arrived in Britain in 2013, customs officers confiscated it because Nile crocodiles are a protected species and it didn't have the right documentation. High end: A £2,000 designer tote bag, hand-made from Nile crocodile skinin Japan by exclusive designer Hikiji . It's designed to stop the illegal killing of these species by destroying the market. It applies to anything from that species, such as skin, fur and teeth . Under British and EU law, you must apply to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for a permit before importing anything on the list . 'The bag cost $3,400 and she did everything she could to rectify the position after she realised the mistake. 'Mrs Smouha acted honestly and in good faith throughout'. Judge Redston gave the Border Force six weeks to reach a fresh decision in the light of her ruling. |
NBA star Kevin Love, who dislocated his left shoulder on Sunday, has criticized his opponent for what he called a 'bush-league' play. Cleveland's power forward was injured in the first quarter of the Cavaliers' 101-93 victory that completed a four-game sweep when he and Boston's Kelly Olynyk chased a loose ball into the left corner after Jae Crowder of the Celtics missed a 3-pointer. Olynyk's right arm became entangled with Love's left arm. Love then grabbed his arm and kept running toward the Cleveland bench before going to the locker room, where he iced his shoulder. Olynyk was charged with a non-shooting foul. Scroll down for video . Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love injured his left shoulder during the first half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics on Sunday . Photos appeared to show that Love was dragged by the arm by Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk during the first quarter resulting in an injury that forced the Cavaliers forward from the game . 'I thought it was a bush-league play,' Love said after the game while wearing a sling. 'I have no doubt in my mind that he did it on purpose,' Love said. 'Olynyk was in a compromising position, had no chance to get the ball, and it was just too bad that he would go to those lengths to take somebody out of a game.' Boston coach Brad Stevens didn't think Olynyk hurt Love on purpose. 'That's not the type of person he is,' Stevens said. 'I hope Kevin's OK to play, whenever they play next, because you want everybody out there to finish the game.' Love said he intends on returning to the playoffs this season and wants the NBA to review the play. 'Oh, the league will take a look at it,' he said, 'and it better be swift and just.' 'I thought it was a bush-league play': Love, left, has been openly critical of opponent Olynyk following the incident . The Cavaliers said Love would return to Cleveland with the team and receive additional examination, imaging and evaluation at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health over the next 24 hours before his status is updated. Love averaged 18.3 points in the first three games and scored the first basket Sunday. The Cavaliers would be off until at least Saturday before opening the Eastern Conference semifinals against either Chicago or Milwaukee. The Bulls lead that series 3-1. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love runs off the floor holding his shoulder during the first quarter of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Boston on Sunday . | Love dislocated his left shoulder on Sunday during a tussle with Boston's Kelly Olynyk .
Olynyk's right arm became entangled with Love's left arm while his shoulder suddenly popped out .
He grabbed his arm and kept running toward the Cleveland bench before going to the locker room, where he iced his shoulder .
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Love averaged 18.3 points in the first three games and scored the first basket Sunday. The Bulls lead that series 3-1. | NBA star Kevin Love, who dislocated his left shoulder on Sunday, has criticized his opponent for what he called a 'bush-league' play. 'I thought it was a bush-league play,' Love said after the game while wearing a sling. Olynyk was charged with a non-shooting foul. The Cavaliers said Love would return to Cleveland with the team and receive additional examination, imaging and evaluation at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health over the next 24 hours before his status is updated. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love injured his left shoulder during the first half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics on Sunday . Olynyk's right arm became entangled with Love's left arm. The Bulls lead that series 3-1. Love averaged 18.3 points in the first three games and scored the first basket Sunday. 'I thought it was a bush-league play': Love, left, has been openly critical of opponent Olynyk following the incident . 'I have no doubt in my mind that he did it on purpose,' Love said. 'I hope Kevin's OK to play, whenever they play next, because you want everybody out there to finish the game.' Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love runs off the floor holding his shoulder during the first quarter of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Boston on Sunday . Scroll down for video . Love said he intends on returning to the playoffs this season and wants the NBA to review the play. Cleveland's power forward was injured in the first quarter of the Cavaliers' 101-93 victory that completed a four-game sweep when he and Boston's Kelly Olynyk chased a loose ball into the left corner after Jae Crowder of the Celtics missed a 3-pointer. | NBA star Kevin Love, who dislocated his left shoulder on Sunday, has criticized his opponent for what he called a 'bush-league' play. Cleveland's power forward was injured in the first quarter of the Cavaliers' 101-93 victory that completed a four-game sweep when he and Boston's Kelly Olynyk chased a loose ball into the left corner after Jae Crowder of the Celtics missed a 3-pointer. Olynyk's right arm became entangled with Love's left arm. Love then grabbed his arm and kept running toward the Cleveland bench before going to the locker room, where he iced his shoulder. 'Olynyk was in a compromising position, had no chance to get the ball, and it was just too bad that he would go to those lengths to take somebody out of a game.' Boston coach Brad Stevens didn't think Olynyk hurt Love on purpose. 'That's not the type of person he is,' Stevens said. The Cavaliers would be off until at least Saturday before opening the Eastern Conference semifinals against either Chicago or Milwaukee. The Bulls lead that series 3-1. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love runs off the floor holding his shoulder during the first quarter of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Boston on Sunday . | NBA star Kevin Love, who dislocated his left shoulder on Sunday, has criticized his opponent for what he called a 'bush-league' play. Cleveland's power forward was injured in the first quarter of the Cavaliers' 101-93 victory that completed a four-game sweep when he and Boston's Kelly Olynyk chased a loose ball into the left corner after Jae Crowder of the Celtics missed a 3-pointer. Olynyk's right arm became entangled with Love's left arm. Love then grabbed his arm and kept running toward the Cleveland bench before going to the locker room, where he iced his shoulder. Olynyk was charged with a non-shooting foul. Scroll down for video . 'I have no doubt in my mind that he did it on purpose,' Love said. 'Olynyk was in a compromising position, had no chance to get the ball, and it was just too bad that he would go to those lengths to take somebody out of a game.' Boston coach Brad Stevens didn't think Olynyk hurt Love on purpose. 'That's not the type of person he is,' Stevens said. 'I hope Kevin's OK to play, whenever they play next, because you want everybody out there to finish the game.' The Cavaliers said Love would return to Cleveland with the team and receive additional examination, imaging and evaluation at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health over the next 24 hours before his status is updated. Love averaged 18.3 points in the first three games and scored the first basket Sunday. The Cavaliers would be off until at least Saturday before opening the Eastern Conference semifinals against either Chicago or Milwaukee. The Bulls lead that series 3-1. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love runs off the floor holding his shoulder during the first quarter of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Boston on Sunday . | NBA star Kevin Love, who dislocated his left shoulder on Sunday, has criticized his opponent for what he called a 'bush-league' play. Cleveland's power forward was injured in the first quarter of the Cavaliers' 101-93 victory that completed a four-game sweep when he and Boston's Kelly Olynyk chased a loose ball into the left corner after Jae Crowder of the Celtics missed a 3-pointer. Boston coach Brad Stevens didn't think Olynyk hurt Love on purpose. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love runs off the floor holding his shoulder during the first quarter of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Boston on Sunday . |
Archaeologists have uncovered a ritual burial of 2,000-year-old human skulls - sparking the theory they could be the remains of Boudicca's rebels - as the London Crossrail excavations continue. The latest discovery of cremated human bones packed neatly into a cooking pot and set off at the side of the historic River Walbrook, in London, has experts questioning whether they were part of a gruesome ceremony. When about 20 skulls were found buried in clusters in the sediment of the historic tributary in 2013 it had been thought that they had got there down stream after being eroded out of a Roman cemetery to the north - but new evidence suggests otherwise. Scroll down for video . New find: Around seven human skulls (pictured) dating back nearly 2,000 years have so far been found as part of the latest discovery by archaeologists at the London Crossrail site near Liverpool Street station . Roman rummaging: One of the skulls (left) was uncovered next to a Roman road which has also been found. A piece of Roman figurative pottery (right) was also dug up during searches of the site . Digging for history: A cross-section of the Roman roadside ditch uncovered at Liverpool Street station . The estimated age of the human remains and the way they appear to have been disposed of has led to the suggestion that the bones could even be Boudicca's rebels. Scientific tests are continuing on the cremated remains, with the possibility the grim ritual theory may be confirmed and that most of the seven skulls found so far are heads of executed criminals and rebels. A spokesman for London Crossrail confirmed the team was working up a number of theories. He said: 'We don't have any answers yet but we are looking into it.' The Boudiccan Revolt raged from 60-61AD and saw British tribes, under Boudicca of the Iceni, unsuccessfully try to defeat the Roman army. Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who lived in what is today Norfolk and parts of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. The revolt resulted in Camulodunum, now Colchester, London, and Verulamium, now St Albans, being burnt to the ground while thousands of people on both sides lost their lives. A spoon from the Tudor period (left) was unearthed from a deep ditch, along with leather fragments (right) A spokesman for London Crossrail confirmed the team was working up a number of theories for the latest finds, which included cremated human bones packed neatly into a cooking pot . 'No answers': Archaeologists have uncovered a ritual burial of 2,000-year-old human skulls - sparking the theory they could be the remains of Boudicca's rebels. The bones are to be sent away for further analysis . A long needle believed to be from the Roman period was also dug up. It will now undergo scientific tests . Revolt: Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who tried to defeat the Roman army . The Boudiccan Revolt raged from 60-61AD and saw British tribes, under Boudicca of the Iceni, unsuccessfully try to defeat the Roman army. Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who lived in what is today Norfolk and parts of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Her name is an early for of the more commonly known name 'Victoria'. Her husband, Prasutagus, was ruler of the Iceni people, and the Romans allowed Prasutagus to continue as king, ruling on their behalf. But, when Prasutagus died, the Romans decided to rule the Iceni directly and they confiscated the property of the leading Iceni families. The Romans are also said to have stripped and whipped Boudicca, and raped her daughters. The revolt resulted in Camulodunum, now Colchester, London, and Verulamium, now St Albans, being burnt to the ground while thousands of people on both sides lost their lives. Colchester was the first target of the Boudiccan army and many of the townspeople were rounded up and sacrificed in nearby groves. The Crossrail team spokesman said a connection was not currently being made between the skulls from 2,000 years ago and Boudicca's rebels but the possibility has not been ruled out. Work to excavate 3,000 skeletons from Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station that will serve the cross-London rail network, has now been completed. It took a team of 60 archaeologists four weeks, working six days a week, to remove the remains and record evidence for what may prove to be, in archaeological terms, London's most valuable 16th and 17th Century cemetery site. Among the skeletons discovered at the burial site - used from 1569 until at least 1738, including the Great Plague in 1665 - were a mother a her child buried side-by-side. They have now been transferred to the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA). It took a team of 60 archaeologists four weeks, working six days a week, to remove the 3,000 skeletons previously found in the Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station . Scientific tests are continuing on the cremated remains, with the possibility the grim ritual theory may be confirmed and that most of the seven skulls found so far are heads of executed criminals and rebels . Different theory: When 20 skulls were found in the River Walbrook it had been thought they got there down stream after being eroded out of a Roman cemetery to the north - but new evidence suggests otherwise . A close-up look of the Roman needle found as part of the archaeological digs . A decoration thought to be from the Tudor period was among the historic finds near Liverpool Street station . Crossrail workers are in the process of building a new ticket hall above the burial site - also known as Bethlehem and the New Churchyard - which was opened after graveyards around London started to overflow. It was used to bury London’s poor and religious non-conformists as well as patients from Bethlem Royal Hospital - the first dedicated psychiatric institution in Europe. Workers are now digging through medieval marsh deposits and Roman remains including a road that runs under the site. Archaeologists are expected to finish on site in September, after which construction will proceed on a new eastern ticket hall. Speaking last month, Jay Carver, Crossrail lead archaeologist, said: 'This excavation presents a unique opportunity to understand the lives and deaths of 16th and 17th century Londoners. One of the human skulls unearthed as part of the London Crossrail archaeology project . The Boudiccan Revolt raged from 60-61AD and resulted in Camulodunum, now Colchester, London, and Verulamium, now St Albans, being burnt to the ground while thousands of people on both sides lost their lives . New find: The Crossrail team said a connection was not currently being made between the skulls and Boudicca's rebels but the possibility has not been ruled out. The skeleton above was found at an earlier date . Careful work: The excavation of 3,000 skeletons (pictured) from Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station that will serve the cross-London rail network, has now been completed . Crossrail workers are in the process of building a new ticket hall above the burial site - also known as Bethlehem and the New Churchyard - which was opened after graveyards around London started to overflow . 'The Bedlam burial ground spans a fascinating phase of London's history, including the transition from the Tudor-period city into cosmopolitan early-modern London. 'This is probably the first time a sample of this size from this time period has been available for archaeologists to study in London. 'Bedlam was used by a hugely diverse population from right across the social spectrum and from different areas of the city.' The Museum of London Archaeology is undertaking the archaeological excavations at Liverpool Street on behalf of Crossrail. Scientific analysis of the remains will help provide new insights into the lives and deaths of early modern Londoners. So far, Crossrail has found more than 10,000 artefacts spanning many years of London's past across more than 40 construction sites. It is the UK's largest archaeology project. In 2013 and 2014, preliminary excavations at the Liverpool Street site in 2013 and 2014 uncovered more than 400 skeletons and numerous artefacts. The Crossrail project has already unearthed a number of exciting discoveries, including more than 10,000 artefacts at more than 40 construction sites. 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"The latest discovery of cremated human bones packed neatly into a cooking pot and set off at the side of the historic River Walbrook, in London, has experts questioning whether they were part of a gruesome ceremony.",
"When about 20 skulls were found buried in clusters in the sediment of the historic tributary in 2013 it had been thought that they had got there down stream after being eroded out of a Roman cemetery to the north - but new evidence suggests otherwise.",
"Scroll down for video .",
"New find: Around seven human skulls (pictured) dating back nearly 2,000 years have so far been found as part of the latest discovery by archaeologists at the London Crossrail site near Liverpool Street station .",
"Roman rummaging: One of the skulls (left) was uncovered next to a Roman road which has also been found.",
"A piece of Roman figurative pottery (right) was also dug up during searches of the site .",
"Digging for history: A cross-section of the Roman roadside ditch uncovered at Liverpool Street station .",
"The estimated age of the human remains and the way they appear to have been disposed of has led to the suggestion that the bones could even be Boudicca's rebels.",
"Scientific tests are continuing on the cremated remains, with the possibility the grim ritual theory may be confirmed and that most of the seven skulls found so far are heads of executed criminals and rebels.",
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"The Boudiccan Revolt raged from 60-61AD and saw British tribes, under Boudicca of the Iceni, unsuccessfully try to defeat the Roman army.",
"Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who lived in what is today Norfolk and parts of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.",
"The revolt resulted in Camulodunum, now Colchester, London, and Verulamium, now St Albans, being burnt to the ground while thousands of people on both sides lost their lives.",
"A spoon from the Tudor period (left) was unearthed from a deep ditch, along with leather fragments (right) A spokesman for London Crossrail confirmed the team was working up a number of theories for the latest finds, which included cremated human bones packed neatly into a cooking pot .",
"'No answers': Archaeologists have uncovered a ritual burial of 2,000-year-old human skulls - sparking the theory they could be the remains of Boudicca's rebels.",
"The bones are to be sent away for further analysis .",
"A long needle believed to be from the Roman period was also dug up.",
"It will now undergo scientific tests .",
"Revolt: Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who tried to defeat the Roman army .",
"The Boudiccan Revolt raged from 60-61AD and saw British tribes, under Boudicca of the Iceni, unsuccessfully try to defeat the Roman army.",
"Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who lived in what is today Norfolk and parts of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.",
"Her name is an early for of the more commonly known name 'Victoria'.",
"Her husband, Prasutagus, was ruler of the Iceni people, and the Romans allowed Prasutagus to continue as king, ruling on their behalf.",
"But, when Prasutagus died, the Romans decided to rule the Iceni directly and they confiscated the property of the leading Iceni families.",
"The Romans are also said to have stripped and whipped Boudicca, and raped her daughters.",
"The revolt resulted in Camulodunum, now Colchester, London, and Verulamium, now St Albans, being burnt to the ground while thousands of people on both sides lost their lives.",
"Colchester was the first target of the Boudiccan army and many of the townspeople were rounded up and sacrificed in nearby groves.",
"The Crossrail team spokesman said a connection was not currently being made between the skulls from 2,000 years ago and Boudicca's rebels but the possibility has not been ruled out.",
"Work to excavate 3,000 skeletons from Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station that will serve the cross-London rail network, has now been completed.",
"It took a team of 60 archaeologists four weeks, working six days a week, to remove the remains and record evidence for what may prove to be, in archaeological terms, London's most valuable 16th and 17th Century cemetery site.",
"Among the skeletons discovered at the burial site - used from 1569 until at least 1738, including the Great Plague in 1665 - were a mother a her child buried side-by-side.",
"They have now been transferred to the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA).",
"It took a team of 60 archaeologists four weeks, working six days a week, to remove the 3,000 skeletons previously found in the Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station .",
"Scientific tests are continuing on the cremated remains, with the possibility the grim ritual theory may be confirmed and that most of the seven skulls found so far are heads of executed criminals and rebels .",
"Different theory: When 20 skulls were found in the River Walbrook it had been thought they got there down stream after being eroded out of a Roman cemetery to the north - but new evidence suggests otherwise .",
"A close-up look of the Roman needle found as part of the archaeological digs .",
"A decoration thought to be from the Tudor period was among the historic finds near Liverpool Street station .",
"Crossrail workers are in the process of building a new ticket hall above the burial site - also known as Bethlehem and the New Churchyard - which was opened after graveyards around London started to overflow.",
"It was used to bury London’s poor and religious non-conformists as well as patients from Bethlem Royal Hospital - the first dedicated psychiatric institution in Europe.",
"Workers are now digging through medieval marsh deposits and Roman remains including a road that runs under the site.",
"Archaeologists are expected to finish on site in September, after which construction will proceed on a new eastern ticket hall.",
"Speaking last month, Jay Carver, Crossrail lead archaeologist, said: 'This excavation presents a unique opportunity to understand the lives and deaths of 16th and 17th century Londoners.",
"One of the human skulls unearthed as part of the London Crossrail archaeology project .",
"The Boudiccan Revolt raged from 60-61AD and resulted in Camulodunum, now Colchester, London, and Verulamium, now St Albans, being burnt to the ground while thousands of people on both sides lost their lives .",
"New find: The Crossrail team said a connection was not currently being made between the skulls and Boudicca's rebels but the possibility has not been ruled out.",
"The skeleton above was found at an earlier date .",
"Careful work: The excavation of 3,000 skeletons (pictured) from Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station that will serve the cross-London rail network, has now been completed .",
"Crossrail workers are in the process of building a new ticket hall above the burial site - also known as Bethlehem and the New Churchyard - which was opened after graveyards around London started to overflow .",
"'The Bedlam burial ground spans a fascinating phase of London's history, including the transition from the Tudor-period city into cosmopolitan early-modern London.",
"'This is probably the first time a sample of this size from this time period has been available for archaeologists to study in London.",
"'Bedlam was used by a hugely diverse population from right across the social spectrum and from different areas of the city.'",
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"So far, Crossrail has found more than 10,000 artefacts spanning many years of London's past across more than 40 construction sites.",
"It is the UK's largest archaeology project.",
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"The Crossrail project has already unearthed a number of exciting discoveries, including more than 10,000 artefacts at more than 40 construction sites.",
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"The Crossrail team unearthed about 20 Roman skulls which were found buried in clusters in the sediment of the historic tributary.",
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"Prior to the discovery of the Roman skulls, workers also found about 4,000 skeletons buried in the Eldon Street area.",
"These skeletons were found in August 2013 and were carefully removed during major archaeological excavations last year ."
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A spokesman for London Crossrail confirmed the team was working up a number of theories. The Boudiccan Revolt raged from 60-61AD and saw British tribes, under Boudicca of the Iceni, unsuccessfully try to defeat the Roman army. The revolt resulted in Camulodunum, now Colchester, London, and Verulamium, now St Albans, being burnt to the ground while thousands of people on both sides lost their lives. 'No answers': Archaeologists have uncovered a ritual burial of 2,000-year-old human skulls - sparking the theory they could be the remains of Boudicca's rebels. A long needle believed to be from the Roman period was also dug up. Revolt: Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who tried to defeat the Roman army . Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who lived in what is today Norfolk and parts of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Her husband, Prasutagus, was ruler of the Iceni people, and the Romans allowed Prasutagus to continue as king, ruling on their behalf. The Romans are also said to have stripped and whipped Boudicca, and raped her daughters. Colchester was the first target of the Boudiccan army and many of the townspeople were rounded up and sacrificed in nearby groves. Work to excavate 3,000 skeletons from Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station that will serve the cross-London rail network, has now been completed. Among the skeletons discovered at the burial site - used from 1569 until at least 1738, including the Great Plague in 1665 - were a mother a her child buried side-by-side. It took a team of 60 archaeologists four weeks, working six days a week, to remove the 3,000 skeletons previously found in the Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station . Different theory: When 20 skulls were found in the River Walbrook it had been thought they got there down stream after being eroded out of a Roman cemetery to the north - but new evidence suggests otherwise . A decoration thought to be from the Tudor period was among the historic finds near Liverpool Street station . It was used to bury London’s poor and religious non-conformists as well as patients from Bethlem Royal Hospital - the first dedicated psychiatric institution in Europe. Archaeologists are expected to finish on site in September, after which construction will proceed on a new eastern ticket hall. One of the human skulls unearthed as part of the London Crossrail archaeology project . New find: The Crossrail team said a connection was not currently being made between the skulls and Boudicca's rebels but the possibility has not been ruled out. Careful work: The excavation of 3,000 skeletons (pictured) from Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station that will serve the cross-London rail network, has now been completed . 'The Bedlam burial ground spans a fascinating phase of London's history, including the transition from the Tudor-period city into cosmopolitan early-modern London. 'Bedlam was used by a hugely diverse population from right across the social spectrum and from different areas of the city.' Scientific analysis of the remains will help provide new insights into the lives and deaths of early modern Londoners. It is the UK's largest archaeology project. The Crossrail project has already unearthed a number of exciting discoveries, including more than 10,000 artefacts at more than 40 construction sites. The Crossrail team unearthed about 20 Roman skulls which were found buried in clusters in the sediment of the historic tributary. Working under the direction of archaeologists, the construction workers carefully removed the human skulls, as well as a collection of ancient Roman pottery. The discovery of the skulls and pottery was made below the site of the historic Bedlam burial ground. Historically, Roman skulls have been found along the Thames tributary Walbrook during various excavations in the region. These skeletons were found in August 2013 and were carefully removed during major archaeological excavations last year . | A spokesman for London Crossrail confirmed the team was working up a number of theories. In 2013, workers made an 'unexpected and fascinating discovery' in tunnels underneath Liverpool Street Station, where the historic River Walbrook flows. Digging for history: A cross-section of the Roman roadside ditch uncovered at Liverpool Street station . The discovery of the skulls and pottery was made below the site of the historic Bedlam burial ground. Bedlam hospital was a psychiatric asylum and patients who died while at the hospital were buried in a cemetery first established in the 16th century. The Museum of London Archaeology is undertaking the archaeological excavations at Liverpool Street on behalf of Crossrail. Archaeologists are expected to finish on site in September, after which construction will proceed on a new eastern ticket hall. The skeleton above was found at an earlier date . Speaking last month, Jay Carver, Crossrail lead archaeologist, said: 'This excavation presents a unique opportunity to understand the lives and deaths of 16th and 17th century Londoners. Prior to the discovery of the Roman skulls, workers also found about 4,000 skeletons buried in the Eldon Street area. When about 20 skulls were found buried in clusters in the sediment of the historic tributary in 2013 it had been thought that they had got there down stream after being eroded out of a Roman cemetery to the north - but new evidence suggests otherwise. Careful work: The excavation of 3,000 skeletons (pictured) from Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station that will serve the cross-London rail network, has now been completed . The Boudiccan Revolt raged from 60-61AD and saw British tribes, under Boudicca of the Iceni, unsuccessfully try to defeat the Roman army. It took a team of 60 archaeologists four weeks, working six days a week, to remove the remains and record evidence for what may prove to be, in archaeological terms, London's most valuable 16th and 17th Century cemetery site. Revolt: Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who tried to defeat the Roman army . | Archaeologists have uncovered a ritual burial of 2,000-year-old human skulls - sparking the theory they could be the remains of Boudicca's rebels - as the London Crossrail excavations continue. The latest discovery of cremated human bones packed neatly into a cooking pot and set off at the side of the historic River Walbrook, in London, has experts questioning whether they were part of a gruesome ceremony. When about 20 skulls were found buried in clusters in the sediment of the historic tributary in 2013 it had been thought that they had got there down stream after being eroded out of a Roman cemetery to the north - but new evidence suggests otherwise. Scroll down for video . New find: Around seven human skulls (pictured) dating back nearly 2,000 years have so far been found as part of the latest discovery by archaeologists at the London Crossrail site near Liverpool Street station . Roman rummaging: One of the skulls (left) was uncovered next to a Roman road which has also been found. A piece of Roman figurative pottery (right) was also dug up during searches of the site . Digging for history: A cross-section of the Roman roadside ditch uncovered at Liverpool Street station . The estimated age of the human remains and the way they appear to have been disposed of has led to the suggestion that the bones could even be Boudicca's rebels. Scientific tests are continuing on the cremated remains, with the possibility the grim ritual theory may be confirmed and that most of the seven skulls found so far are heads of executed criminals and rebels. A spokesman for London Crossrail confirmed the team was working up a number of theories. He said: 'We don't have any answers yet but we are looking into it.' The Crossrail team spokesman said a connection was not currently being made between the skulls from 2,000 years ago and Boudicca's rebels but the possibility has not been ruled out. Work to excavate 3,000 skeletons from Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station that will serve the cross-London rail network, has now been completed. It took a team of 60 archaeologists four weeks, working six days a week, to remove the remains and record evidence for what may prove to be, in archaeological terms, London's most valuable 16th and 17th Century cemetery site. Among the skeletons discovered at the burial site - used from 1569 until at least 1738, including the Great Plague in 1665 - were a mother a her child buried side-by-side. They have now been transferred to the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA). It took a team of 60 archaeologists four weeks, working six days a week, to remove the 3,000 skeletons previously found in the Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station . Scientific tests are continuing on the cremated remains, with the possibility the grim ritual theory may be confirmed and that most of the seven skulls found so far are heads of executed criminals and rebels . Different theory: When 20 skulls were found in the River Walbrook it had been thought they got there down stream after being eroded out of a Roman cemetery to the north - but new evidence suggests otherwise . A close-up look of the Roman needle found as part of the archaeological digs . A decoration thought to be from the Tudor period was among the historic finds near Liverpool Street station . Crossrail workers are in the process of building a new ticket hall above the burial site - also known as Bethlehem and the New Churchyard - which was opened after graveyards around London started to overflow. The Crossrail project has already unearthed a number of exciting discoveries, including more than 10,000 artefacts at more than 40 construction sites. In 2013, workers made an 'unexpected and fascinating discovery' in tunnels underneath Liverpool Street Station, where the historic River Walbrook flows. The Crossrail team unearthed about 20 Roman skulls which were found buried in clusters in the sediment of the historic tributary. The Crossrail team unearthed Roman skulls in 2013, which had been buried in clusters at Bedlam . Working under the direction of archaeologists, the construction workers carefully removed the human skulls, as well as a collection of ancient Roman pottery. For safety reasons the archaeologists had to leave the work to the tunnellers as the skulls were buried as deep as six metres below ground. The discovery of the skulls and pottery was made below the site of the historic Bedlam burial ground. Bedlam hospital was a psychiatric asylum and patients who died while at the hospital were buried in a cemetery first established in the 16th century. Historically, Roman skulls have been found along the Thames tributary Walbrook during various excavations in the region. Prior to the discovery of the Roman skulls, workers also found about 4,000 skeletons buried in the Eldon Street area. These skeletons were found in August 2013 and were carefully removed during major archaeological excavations last year . | Archaeologists have uncovered a ritual burial of 2,000-year-old human skulls - sparking the theory they could be the remains of Boudicca's rebels - as the London Crossrail excavations continue. The latest discovery of cremated human bones packed neatly into a cooking pot and set off at the side of the historic River Walbrook, in London, has experts questioning whether they were part of a gruesome ceremony. When about 20 skulls were found buried in clusters in the sediment of the historic tributary in 2013 it had been thought that they had got there down stream after being eroded out of a Roman cemetery to the north - but new evidence suggests otherwise. Scroll down for video . New find: Around seven human skulls (pictured) dating back nearly 2,000 years have so far been found as part of the latest discovery by archaeologists at the London Crossrail site near Liverpool Street station . Roman rummaging: One of the skulls (left) was uncovered next to a Roman road which has also been found. A piece of Roman figurative pottery (right) was also dug up during searches of the site . Digging for history: A cross-section of the Roman roadside ditch uncovered at Liverpool Street station . The estimated age of the human remains and the way they appear to have been disposed of has led to the suggestion that the bones could even be Boudicca's rebels. Scientific tests are continuing on the cremated remains, with the possibility the grim ritual theory may be confirmed and that most of the seven skulls found so far are heads of executed criminals and rebels. A spokesman for London Crossrail confirmed the team was working up a number of theories. He said: 'We don't have any answers yet but we are looking into it.' The Boudiccan Revolt raged from 60-61AD and saw British tribes, under Boudicca of the Iceni, unsuccessfully try to defeat the Roman army. Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who lived in what is today Norfolk and parts of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. The revolt resulted in Camulodunum, now Colchester, London, and Verulamium, now St Albans, being burnt to the ground while thousands of people on both sides lost their lives. A spoon from the Tudor period (left) was unearthed from a deep ditch, along with leather fragments (right) A spokesman for London Crossrail confirmed the team was working up a number of theories for the latest finds, which included cremated human bones packed neatly into a cooking pot . 'No answers': Archaeologists have uncovered a ritual burial of 2,000-year-old human skulls - sparking the theory they could be the remains of Boudicca's rebels. The bones are to be sent away for further analysis . The Romans are also said to have stripped and whipped Boudicca, and raped her daughters. The revolt resulted in Camulodunum, now Colchester, London, and Verulamium, now St Albans, being burnt to the ground while thousands of people on both sides lost their lives. Colchester was the first target of the Boudiccan army and many of the townspeople were rounded up and sacrificed in nearby groves. The Crossrail team spokesman said a connection was not currently being made between the skulls from 2,000 years ago and Boudicca's rebels but the possibility has not been ruled out. Work to excavate 3,000 skeletons from Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station that will serve the cross-London rail network, has now been completed. It took a team of 60 archaeologists four weeks, working six days a week, to remove the remains and record evidence for what may prove to be, in archaeological terms, London's most valuable 16th and 17th Century cemetery site. Among the skeletons discovered at the burial site - used from 1569 until at least 1738, including the Great Plague in 1665 - were a mother a her child buried side-by-side. They have now been transferred to the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA). It took a team of 60 archaeologists four weeks, working six days a week, to remove the 3,000 skeletons previously found in the Bedlam burial ground, at the site of the new Liverpool Street station . Scientific tests are continuing on the cremated remains, with the possibility the grim ritual theory may be confirmed and that most of the seven skulls found so far are heads of executed criminals and rebels . Different theory: When 20 skulls were found in the River Walbrook it had been thought they got there down stream after being eroded out of a Roman cemetery to the north - but new evidence suggests otherwise . A close-up look of the Roman needle found as part of the archaeological digs . A decoration thought to be from the Tudor period was among the historic finds near Liverpool Street station . Crossrail workers are in the process of building a new ticket hall above the burial site - also known as Bethlehem and the New Churchyard - which was opened after graveyards around London started to overflow. It was used to bury London’s poor and religious non-conformists as well as patients from Bethlem Royal Hospital - the first dedicated psychiatric institution in Europe. Workers are now digging through medieval marsh deposits and Roman remains including a road that runs under the site. Archaeologists are expected to finish on site in September, after which construction will proceed on a new eastern ticket hall. 'Bedlam was used by a hugely diverse population from right across the social spectrum and from different areas of the city.' The Museum of London Archaeology is undertaking the archaeological excavations at Liverpool Street on behalf of Crossrail. Scientific analysis of the remains will help provide new insights into the lives and deaths of early modern Londoners. So far, Crossrail has found more than 10,000 artefacts spanning many years of London's past across more than 40 construction sites. It is the UK's largest archaeology project. In 2013 and 2014, preliminary excavations at the Liverpool Street site in 2013 and 2014 uncovered more than 400 skeletons and numerous artefacts. The Crossrail project has already unearthed a number of exciting discoveries, including more than 10,000 artefacts at more than 40 construction sites. In 2013, workers made an 'unexpected and fascinating discovery' in tunnels underneath Liverpool Street Station, where the historic River Walbrook flows. The Crossrail team unearthed about 20 Roman skulls which were found buried in clusters in the sediment of the historic tributary. The Crossrail team unearthed Roman skulls in 2013, which had been buried in clusters at Bedlam . Working under the direction of archaeologists, the construction workers carefully removed the human skulls, as well as a collection of ancient Roman pottery. For safety reasons the archaeologists had to leave the work to the tunnellers as the skulls were buried as deep as six metres below ground. The discovery of the skulls and pottery was made below the site of the historic Bedlam burial ground. Bedlam hospital was a psychiatric asylum and patients who died while at the hospital were buried in a cemetery first established in the 16th century. 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When about 20 skulls were found buried in clusters in the sediment of the historic tributary in 2013 it had been thought that they had got there down stream after being eroded out of a Roman cemetery to the north - but new evidence suggests otherwise. Scroll down for video . New find: Around seven human skulls (pictured) dating back nearly 2,000 years have so far been found as part of the latest discovery by archaeologists at the London Crossrail site near Liverpool Street station . Roman rummaging: One of the skulls (left) was uncovered next to a Roman road which has also been found. Among the skeletons discovered at the burial site - used from 1569 until at least 1738, including the Great Plague in 1665 - were a mother a her child buried side-by-side. They have now been transferred to the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA). 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Prior to the discovery of the Roman skulls, workers also found about 4,000 skeletons buried in the Eldon Street area. These skeletons were found in August 2013 and were carefully removed during major archaeological excavations last year . |
These two Australian dogs have got talent! A pair of border collies were caught on camera performing a balancing act. Using a human as their base, pooches Ace and Holly stood up high on their hind legs, with their front paws up. Scroll down for video . Here we go! Border collie Ace is seen on top of his owner and trainer Dai Aoki's lap . Don't forget about me! Soon, Holly the border collie hops onto Aoki's legs . The brief clip, set to 'Les Toreadors' from 'Carmen,' first shows a man, identified as their owner and trainer Dai Aoki, lying on the ground with 22-month-old Ace on his lap. Soon, Aoki puts his legs in the air - and 28-month-old Holly hops on. Once Holly is up, Aoki stretches his hands up toward the sky. Soon enough, Holly and Ace stand up solely on their hind legs - and hold the pose for several seconds. This isn't the first time the dogs have shown off their skills. Aoki's Instagram page and YouTube pages feature multiple videos of Ace and Holly doing tricks. Aoki also works as a dog trainer, and runs the Waterloo, Australia-based company Positive Dog Care. Neat trick: The trio are seen performing their stunt together . Ta-da! Holly and Ace finish the trick by standing on their hind legs . Family: Ace (far left) and Holly (far right) are seen with their owner and trainer, Dai Aoki. Aoki runs the Waterloo, Australia-based dog training company Positive Dog Care . Puppy Tales pointed out that the TV show 'The Living Room' deemed Ace Australia's Smartest Dog in 2014. Aoki told the website in January 2015: 'I only use positive reinforcement in the training that I do. 'And, equally importantly, I always have fun with my dogs. 'I actually don’t really use the word "training" – we are just having a good time together and learning new things.' Aoki also told Puppy Tales: 'I have had a few dogs in my life and I have never learned properly about dog training. 'With Holly and Ace, I wanted to spend quality time with them and have happy long lives together, so I undertook a course on Canine behaviour.' 'The most important things in training your dogs are consistency, patience, respect and love,' Aoki revealed to the website. Skilled: Aoki's Instagram page and YouTube pages feature multiple videos of Ace and Holly performing tricks . | Border collies Ace and Holly were caught on camera performing a gravity-defying feat together .
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Aoki told the website in January 2015: 'I only use positive reinforcement in the training that I do. Soon enough, Holly and Ace stand up solely on their hind legs - and hold the pose for several seconds. A pair of border collies were caught on camera performing a balancing act. Using a human as their base, pooches Ace and Holly stood up high on their hind legs, with their front paws up. These two Australian dogs have got talent! | These two Australian dogs have got talent! A pair of border collies were caught on camera performing a balancing act. Using a human as their base, pooches Ace and Holly stood up high on their hind legs, with their front paws up. Scroll down for video . Here we go! This isn't the first time the dogs have shown off their skills. Aoki's Instagram page and YouTube pages feature multiple videos of Ace and Holly doing tricks. Aoki also works as a dog trainer, and runs the Waterloo, Australia-based company Positive Dog Care. Neat trick: The trio are seen performing their stunt together . Ta-da! Aoki also told Puppy Tales: 'I have had a few dogs in my life and I have never learned properly about dog training. 'With Holly and Ace, I wanted to spend quality time with them and have happy long lives together, so I undertook a course on Canine behaviour.' 'The most important things in training your dogs are consistency, patience, respect and love,' Aoki revealed to the website. Skilled: Aoki's Instagram page and YouTube pages feature multiple videos of Ace and Holly performing tricks . | These two Australian dogs have got talent! A pair of border collies were caught on camera performing a balancing act. Using a human as their base, pooches Ace and Holly stood up high on their hind legs, with their front paws up. Scroll down for video . Here we go! Border collie Ace is seen on top of his owner and trainer Dai Aoki's lap . Don't forget about me! Soon, Holly the border collie hops onto Aoki's legs . 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The National Trust has replaced antique furniture with beanbags at one of its historic homes in an ‘experiment’ which has enraged heritage experts. Furniture dating back to 1820 was moved from the library at Ickworth House in Suffolk earlier this year and replaced with four brown leatherette bean bags. The move was designed to encourage visitors to ‘dwell and take in the atmosphere’ in the room but it provoked fury from heritage expects who branded the move ‘misguided’. The National Trust has replaced antique furniture with beanbags in the library of Ickworth House, Suffolk . Now it has emerged that similar experiments will take place at nine other of its venues around the country. Art historian Bendor Grosvenor, whose blog post on his Art History News site about Ickworth sparked the controversy, told The Independent: ‘I suspect the hoo-ha about the beanbags may at least cause them rethink what they were going to do. The National Trust said the beanbag experiment was 'short-term' Pictured: Ickworth House, Suffolk . ‘I don’t think you’ll ever bring in a new audience by talking down to it. Experimentation and bringing in new audiences are marvellous but there are better ways of doing it by taking away things people might want to see. It’s patronising nonsense.’ The National Trust’s director of strategy, curatorship and external affairs Simon Murray told The Art Newspaper that the Trust ‘presents each house in context’ and that each is different and treated appropriately. He said: ‘We are not a museum that takes objects, shows them in a display case, shines a light on them and labels them’. But he said this meant that ‘many visitors find a vast array of objects in front of them, cast a cursory eye over them and don’t get a great deal from the experience.’ He said the beanbag experiment was a short-term arrangement which would not necessarily continue for the whole year. But he added: ‘Some of our staff think we should have used a rather different sort of seating and others think it is good as an experiment.’ | Four brown leatherette bean bags placed in library at Ickworth House .
Furniture dating nearly 200 years removed to make way for bean bags .
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But he added: ‘Some of our staff think we should have used a rather different sort of seating and others think it is good as an experiment.’ | The National Trust has replaced antique furniture with beanbags in the library of Ickworth House, Suffolk . The National Trust has replaced antique furniture with beanbags at one of its historic homes in an ‘experiment’ which has enraged heritage experts. But he said this meant that ‘many visitors find a vast array of objects in front of them, cast a cursory eye over them and don’t get a great deal from the experience.’ He said the beanbag experiment was a short-term arrangement which would not necessarily continue for the whole year. Furniture dating back to 1820 was moved from the library at Ickworth House in Suffolk earlier this year and replaced with four brown leatherette bean bags. It’s patronising nonsense.’ The National Trust’s director of strategy, curatorship and external affairs Simon Murray told The Art Newspaper that the Trust ‘presents each house in context’ and that each is different and treated appropriately. He said: ‘We are not a museum that takes objects, shows them in a display case, shines a light on them and labels them’. Now it has emerged that similar experiments will take place at nine other of its venues around the country. Experimentation and bringing in new audiences are marvellous but there are better ways of doing it by taking away things people might want to see. But he added: ‘Some of our staff think we should have used a rather different sort of seating and others think it is good as an experiment.’ The National Trust said the beanbag experiment was 'short-term' Pictured: Ickworth House, Suffolk . The move was designed to encourage visitors to ‘dwell and take in the atmosphere’ in the room but it provoked fury from heritage expects who branded the move ‘misguided’. ‘I don’t think you’ll ever bring in a new audience by talking down to it. Art historian Bendor Grosvenor, whose blog post on his Art History News site about Ickworth sparked the controversy, told The Independent: ‘I suspect the hoo-ha about the beanbags may at least cause them rethink what they were going to do. | The National Trust has replaced antique furniture with beanbags at one of its historic homes in an ‘experiment’ which has enraged heritage experts. Furniture dating back to 1820 was moved from the library at Ickworth House in Suffolk earlier this year and replaced with four brown leatherette bean bags. The move was designed to encourage visitors to ‘dwell and take in the atmosphere’ in the room but it provoked fury from heritage expects who branded the move ‘misguided’. Art historian Bendor Grosvenor, whose blog post on his Art History News site about Ickworth sparked the controversy, told The Independent: ‘I suspect the hoo-ha about the beanbags may at least cause them rethink what they were going to do. The National Trust said the beanbag experiment was 'short-term' Pictured: Ickworth House, Suffolk . ‘I don’t think you’ll ever bring in a new audience by talking down to it. But he said this meant that ‘many visitors find a vast array of objects in front of them, cast a cursory eye over them and don’t get a great deal from the experience.’ He said the beanbag experiment was a short-term arrangement which would not necessarily continue for the whole year. But he added: ‘Some of our staff think we should have used a rather different sort of seating and others think it is good as an experiment.’ | The National Trust has replaced antique furniture with beanbags at one of its historic homes in an ‘experiment’ which has enraged heritage experts. Furniture dating back to 1820 was moved from the library at Ickworth House in Suffolk earlier this year and replaced with four brown leatherette bean bags. The move was designed to encourage visitors to ‘dwell and take in the atmosphere’ in the room but it provoked fury from heritage expects who branded the move ‘misguided’. The National Trust has replaced antique furniture with beanbags in the library of Ickworth House, Suffolk . Art historian Bendor Grosvenor, whose blog post on his Art History News site about Ickworth sparked the controversy, told The Independent: ‘I suspect the hoo-ha about the beanbags may at least cause them rethink what they were going to do. The National Trust said the beanbag experiment was 'short-term' Pictured: Ickworth House, Suffolk . ‘I don’t think you’ll ever bring in a new audience by talking down to it. He said: ‘We are not a museum that takes objects, shows them in a display case, shines a light on them and labels them’. But he said this meant that ‘many visitors find a vast array of objects in front of them, cast a cursory eye over them and don’t get a great deal from the experience.’ He said the beanbag experiment was a short-term arrangement which would not necessarily continue for the whole year. But he added: ‘Some of our staff think we should have used a rather different sort of seating and others think it is good as an experiment.’ | The National Trust has replaced antique furniture with beanbags at one of its historic homes in an ‘experiment’ which has enraged heritage experts. Furniture dating back to 1820 was moved from the library at Ickworth House in Suffolk earlier this year and replaced with four brown leatherette bean bags. The National Trust said the beanbag experiment was 'short-term' Pictured: Ickworth House, Suffolk . But he added: ‘Some of our staff think we should have used a rather different sort of seating and others think it is good as an experiment.’ |
A hedgehog sniffing around in the dusk was once a common sight - but experts warn it may soon become a thing of the past. One in five people have never seen a hedgehog in their gardens, according to a wildlife survey. And of those who do spot the tiny animals, only a quarter see them frequently, the RSPB found. The startling figures confirm fears that the small British mammal is suffering a huge decline. There are thought to be less than 1 million hedgehogs living in this country today, an estimated 30 per cent drop since 2013. One in five people have never seen a hedgehog in their gardens, according to a new wildlife survey . Part of the reason is the widespread loss of the traditional hedgerows that used to line every country road. But the loss of bushes and hedges in back gardens is also thought to have played a role in the animal’s demise. Mark Eaton, conservation scientist at the RSPB, said that the popularity of hard wooden or metal fences has made it hard for hedgehogs to move from place to place. As they become isolated in smaller and smaller areas of greenery, they cannot feed or mate. ‘A few decades ago there were tens of millions of hedgehogs in Britain, now we think there are maybe 1 million left,’ Mr Eaton said. ‘Most of the reason is down to the change in the way we manage our countryside - the loss of hedgerows and woodlands has removed their habitat and the increase in the use of pesticides has removed a lot of the beetles and other animals they feed on. ‘But there are concerns about the way we garden as well. ‘Hedgehogs have to make their way through the maze of back gardens, trying to find gaps in fences. ‘It doesn’t matter if you have a garden with the most juicy hedgehog food, with lots of slugs and worms - if you fence them out, they are not going to get in.’ Part of the reason is the widespread loss of the traditional hedgerows that used to line every country road . Cutting holes of just a few inches - about the size of a CD - is enough for a hedgehog to get through a fence, experts say. More than 420,000 people provided information about the wildlife in their back garden as part of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Some 65 per cent said they had seen a hedgehog in the last year - but only 28 per cent saw them once a month or more. Some 20 per cent of participants had never seen a hedgehog in their garden. People were more likely to see a non-native grey squirrel than native hedgehogs, with squirrels spotted in 74 per cent of gardens at least monthly throughout the year. Red squirrels, which have been lost from large parts of the country, were seen at least monthly in just 2 per cent of gardens. Conservationists are worried that once-common snakes are also vanishing. Six out of ten people reported they had never seen a grass snakes and half had never seen a slow worm, another variety of snake. Daniel Hayhow, RSPB conservation scientist, said: ‘Despite remaining widespread in many areas of the UK, important habitats for slow worms and grass snakes have been lost. ‘As gardens become tidier, reptile homes have been lost, leaving a shortage of habitats in which to live and breed. Piles of logs, compost heaps and ponds provide ideal warm, sheltered environments for these species to breed, find food and to hibernate.’ Henry Johnson, hedgehog officer for the People’s Trust for Endangered Species, urged people to take steps in their garden to help hedgehogs find food and shelter. He said: ‘Spotting animals is just the start. For more people to see hedgehogs in the future, we need more holes in fences, joining up gardens, and more insect-friendly gardening.’ | One in five people have never seen a hedgehog in their back gardens .
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"Red squirrels, which have been lost from large parts of the country, were seen at least monthly in just 2 per cent of gardens.",
"Conservationists are worried that once-common snakes are also vanishing.",
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"‘As gardens become tidier, reptile homes have been lost, leaving a shortage of habitats in which to live and breed.",
"Piles of logs, compost heaps and ponds provide ideal warm, sheltered environments for these species to breed, find food and to hibernate.’ Henry Johnson, hedgehog officer for the People’s Trust for Endangered Species, urged people to take steps in their garden to help hedgehogs find food and shelter.",
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"For more people to see hedgehogs in the future, we need more holes in fences, joining up gardens, and more insect-friendly gardening.’"
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Mark Eaton, conservation scientist at the RSPB, said that the popularity of hard wooden or metal fences has made it hard for hedgehogs to move from place to place. ‘A few decades ago there were tens of millions of hedgehogs in Britain, now we think there are maybe 1 million left,’ Mr Eaton said. ‘But there are concerns about the way we garden as well. ‘It doesn’t matter if you have a garden with the most juicy hedgehog food, with lots of slugs and worms - if you fence them out, they are not going to get in.’ Part of the reason is the widespread loss of the traditional hedgerows that used to line every country road . More than 420,000 people provided information about the wildlife in their back garden as part of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Some 20 per cent of participants had never seen a hedgehog in their garden. Red squirrels, which have been lost from large parts of the country, were seen at least monthly in just 2 per cent of gardens. Six out of ten people reported they had never seen a grass snakes and half had never seen a slow worm, another variety of snake. ‘As gardens become tidier, reptile homes have been lost, leaving a shortage of habitats in which to live and breed. He said: ‘Spotting animals is just the start. | He said: ‘Spotting animals is just the start. Mark Eaton, conservation scientist at the RSPB, said that the popularity of hard wooden or metal fences has made it hard for hedgehogs to move from place to place. ‘It doesn’t matter if you have a garden with the most juicy hedgehog food, with lots of slugs and worms - if you fence them out, they are not going to get in.’ Part of the reason is the widespread loss of the traditional hedgerows that used to line every country road . Red squirrels, which have been lost from large parts of the country, were seen at least monthly in just 2 per cent of gardens. One in five people have never seen a hedgehog in their gardens, according to a wildlife survey. Some 65 per cent said they had seen a hedgehog in the last year - but only 28 per cent saw them once a month or more. ‘As gardens become tidier, reptile homes have been lost, leaving a shortage of habitats in which to live and breed. And of those who do spot the tiny animals, only a quarter see them frequently, the RSPB found. For more people to see hedgehogs in the future, we need more holes in fences, joining up gardens, and more insect-friendly gardening.’ There are thought to be less than 1 million hedgehogs living in this country today, an estimated 30 per cent drop since 2013. ‘But there are concerns about the way we garden as well. Some 20 per cent of participants had never seen a hedgehog in their garden. Conservationists are worried that once-common snakes are also vanishing. ‘Most of the reason is down to the change in the way we manage our countryside - the loss of hedgerows and woodlands has removed their habitat and the increase in the use of pesticides has removed a lot of the beetles and other animals they feed on. One in five people have never seen a hedgehog in their gardens, according to a new wildlife survey . | A hedgehog sniffing around in the dusk was once a common sight - but experts warn it may soon become a thing of the past. One in five people have never seen a hedgehog in their gardens, according to a wildlife survey. And of those who do spot the tiny animals, only a quarter see them frequently, the RSPB found. The startling figures confirm fears that the small British mammal is suffering a huge decline. There are thought to be less than 1 million hedgehogs living in this country today, an estimated 30 per cent drop since 2013. ‘But there are concerns about the way we garden as well. ‘Hedgehogs have to make their way through the maze of back gardens, trying to find gaps in fences. ‘It doesn’t matter if you have a garden with the most juicy hedgehog food, with lots of slugs and worms - if you fence them out, they are not going to get in.’ Part of the reason is the widespread loss of the traditional hedgerows that used to line every country road . Cutting holes of just a few inches - about the size of a CD - is enough for a hedgehog to get through a fence, experts say. More than 420,000 people provided information about the wildlife in their back garden as part of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. ‘As gardens become tidier, reptile homes have been lost, leaving a shortage of habitats in which to live and breed. Piles of logs, compost heaps and ponds provide ideal warm, sheltered environments for these species to breed, find food and to hibernate.’ Henry Johnson, hedgehog officer for the People’s Trust for Endangered Species, urged people to take steps in their garden to help hedgehogs find food and shelter. He said: ‘Spotting animals is just the start. For more people to see hedgehogs in the future, we need more holes in fences, joining up gardens, and more insect-friendly gardening.’ | A hedgehog sniffing around in the dusk was once a common sight - but experts warn it may soon become a thing of the past. One in five people have never seen a hedgehog in their gardens, according to a wildlife survey. And of those who do spot the tiny animals, only a quarter see them frequently, the RSPB found. The startling figures confirm fears that the small British mammal is suffering a huge decline. There are thought to be less than 1 million hedgehogs living in this country today, an estimated 30 per cent drop since 2013. One in five people have never seen a hedgehog in their gardens, according to a new wildlife survey . Part of the reason is the widespread loss of the traditional hedgerows that used to line every country road. But the loss of bushes and hedges in back gardens is also thought to have played a role in the animal’s demise. ‘Most of the reason is down to the change in the way we manage our countryside - the loss of hedgerows and woodlands has removed their habitat and the increase in the use of pesticides has removed a lot of the beetles and other animals they feed on. ‘But there are concerns about the way we garden as well. ‘Hedgehogs have to make their way through the maze of back gardens, trying to find gaps in fences. ‘It doesn’t matter if you have a garden with the most juicy hedgehog food, with lots of slugs and worms - if you fence them out, they are not going to get in.’ Part of the reason is the widespread loss of the traditional hedgerows that used to line every country road . Cutting holes of just a few inches - about the size of a CD - is enough for a hedgehog to get through a fence, experts say. More than 420,000 people provided information about the wildlife in their back garden as part of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Some 65 per cent said they had seen a hedgehog in the last year - but only 28 per cent saw them once a month or more. Conservationists are worried that once-common snakes are also vanishing. Six out of ten people reported they had never seen a grass snakes and half had never seen a slow worm, another variety of snake. Daniel Hayhow, RSPB conservation scientist, said: ‘Despite remaining widespread in many areas of the UK, important habitats for slow worms and grass snakes have been lost. ‘As gardens become tidier, reptile homes have been lost, leaving a shortage of habitats in which to live and breed. Piles of logs, compost heaps and ponds provide ideal warm, sheltered environments for these species to breed, find food and to hibernate.’ Henry Johnson, hedgehog officer for the People’s Trust for Endangered Species, urged people to take steps in their garden to help hedgehogs find food and shelter. He said: ‘Spotting animals is just the start. For more people to see hedgehogs in the future, we need more holes in fences, joining up gardens, and more insect-friendly gardening.’ | A hedgehog sniffing around in the dusk was once a common sight - but experts warn it may soon become a thing of the past. One in five people have never seen a hedgehog in their gardens, according to a wildlife survey. And of those who do spot the tiny animals, only a quarter see them frequently, the RSPB found. ‘Hedgehogs have to make their way through the maze of back gardens, trying to find gaps in fences. ‘It doesn’t matter if you have a garden with the most juicy hedgehog food, with lots of slugs and worms - if you fence them out, they are not going to get in.’ Part of the reason is the widespread loss of the traditional hedgerows that used to line every country road . Cutting holes of just a few inches - about the size of a CD - is enough for a hedgehog to get through a fence, experts say. He said: ‘Spotting animals is just the start. For more people to see hedgehogs in the future, we need more holes in fences, joining up gardens, and more insect-friendly gardening.’ |
The fiancé of a beloved Georgia teacher is speaking out about the night the woman died, as her killer, a high school student, faces multiple charges. Alton Hines was waiting for his fiancé, 33-year-old Leah O'Brien at her home on the night of Saturday, April 25, he told WSBTV. 'I had actually just finished putting on a blazer and a bow tie waiting for her to return,' he said. Popular: Leah O'Brien was killed when the car she was driving to chaperone the school prom was hit by a vehicle carrying two students also on their way to the dance . Fiancé: O'Brien's fiancé, Alton Hines (photographed), recently spoke out about the night he found out O'Brien had been killed . Hines was going to escort O'Brien to the Lakeside High School prom. As he waited for his bride-to-be to return, he received a call from O'Brien's father telling him she had been in a car accident and didn't make it. 'To get a call and find out what had happened,' Hines told WSBTV. 'I just dropped straight to my knees and started to cry.' Passengers: O' Brien (left) was driving with her 8-year-old daughter, Kori (right) at the time of the crash; Kori is in a medically-induced coma . Children: The mother-of-two leaves behind two daughters, Kori and Rachel, 10; Rachel is staying with relatives . O'Brien, a science teacher at the high school located in the Atlanta Suburb of Decatur died at the scene of the crash that night when a car carrying two students on their way to the prom crashed into her Hyundai Sonata. Her 8-year-old daughter Kori was in the vehicle at the time and suffered serious injuries. She is now in a medically induced coma. O'Brien's other daughter, Rachel, 10, is staying with relatives. Driver: Driving the Dodge Charger that killed the beloved teacher was 19-year-old Ramiro Pedemonte . Charges: Decatur police say Pedemonte (center) was going over 100 mph when he hit O' Brien and is now facing multiple charges . Driving the Dodge Charger that killed the beloved teacher was Ramiro Pedemonte. Decatur police say Pedemonte was going over 100 mph when he hit O'Brien. The teen was arraigned Friday on charges including homicide, reckless driving, and serious injury by motor vehicle, according to 11 Alive. Pedemonte was driving with an 18-year-old woman at the time of the crash. Local resident Darnyl Katzinger, who lives near the crash scene, said she raced outside to find the two students in shock. Aftermath: The wreckage of the teacher's Hyundai Sonata which was hit by the student's Dodge Charger . Revealed: At the arraignment, it was revealed that Pedemonte was on probation at the time of the accident with a June 2014 charge of of possession with intent to distribute . She told WSBTV: 'They were very distraught. 'Both of them kept repeating, 'why did she have to pull out in front of us?' At the arraignment, it was revealed that Pedemonte was on probation at the time of the accident with a June 2014 charge of of possession with intent to distribute, 11 Alive reports. Shock: Grief counselors were on hand at Lakeside High School on Monday. Principal Jason Clyne said the accident was 'beyond my comprehension' When the judge set Pedemonte's bail at $55,000, the teen's relatives hung their heads and cried. Hines said that while he is 'deeply saddened' for Pedemonte's situation, the teen took from him someone that he 'truly loved and cared for and that I was planning to spend the rest of my life with,' WSBTV reports. A funeral for O' Brien was held Saturday at St. Phillip AME church in southeast Atlanta. The church was filled with flowers, friends, and family members of the popular teacher and mentor. Police are continuing to investigate the accident. | Alton Hines, the fiancé of Leah O'Brien, 33, the beloved teacher killed in a car crash on April 25, is speaking out about the night the woman died .
The other driver, 19-year-old Ramiro Pedemonte is facing charges including homicide, reckless driving, and serious injury by motor vehicle .
Police determined that Pedemonte was going over 100 mph when he hit O'Brien .
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"Popular: Leah O'Brien was killed when the car she was driving to chaperone the school prom was hit by a vehicle carrying two students also on their way to the dance .",
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"Pedemonte was driving with an 18-year-old woman at the time of the crash.",
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"Aftermath: The wreckage of the teacher's Hyundai Sonata which was hit by the student's Dodge Charger .",
"Revealed: At the arraignment, it was revealed that Pedemonte was on probation at the time of the accident with a June 2014 charge of of possession with intent to distribute .",
"She told WSBTV: 'They were very distraught.",
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"At the arraignment, it was revealed that Pedemonte was on probation at the time of the accident with a June 2014 charge of of possession with intent to distribute, 11 Alive reports.",
"Shock: Grief counselors were on hand at Lakeside High School on Monday.",
"Principal Jason Clyne said the accident was 'beyond my comprehension' When the judge set Pedemonte's bail at $55,000, the teen's relatives hung their heads and cried.",
"Hines said that while he is 'deeply saddened' for Pedemonte's situation, the teen took from him someone that he 'truly loved and cared for and that I was planning to spend the rest of my life with,' WSBTV reports.",
"A funeral for O' Brien was held Saturday at St. Phillip AME church in southeast Atlanta.",
"The church was filled with flowers, friends, and family members of the popular teacher and mentor.",
"Police are continuing to investigate the accident."
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] | The fiancé of a beloved Georgia teacher is speaking out about the night the woman died, as her killer, a high school student, faces multiple charges. 'I had actually just finished putting on a blazer and a bow tie waiting for her to return,' he said. Fiancé: O'Brien's fiancé, Alton Hines (photographed), recently spoke out about the night he found out O'Brien had been killed . As he waited for his bride-to-be to return, he received a call from O'Brien's father telling him she had been in a car accident and didn't make it. 'I just dropped straight to my knees and started to cry.' Children: The mother-of-two leaves behind two daughters, Kori and Rachel, 10; Rachel is staying with relatives . Her 8-year-old daughter Kori was in the vehicle at the time and suffered serious injuries. O'Brien's other daughter, Rachel, 10, is staying with relatives. Charges: Decatur police say Pedemonte (center) was going over 100 mph when he hit O' Brien and is now facing multiple charges . Decatur police say Pedemonte was going over 100 mph when he hit O'Brien. Pedemonte was driving with an 18-year-old woman at the time of the crash. Aftermath: The wreckage of the teacher's Hyundai Sonata which was hit by the student's Dodge Charger . She told WSBTV: 'They were very distraught. At the arraignment, it was revealed that Pedemonte was on probation at the time of the accident with a June 2014 charge of of possession with intent to distribute, 11 Alive reports. Principal Jason Clyne said the accident was 'beyond my comprehension' When the judge set Pedemonte's bail at $55,000, the teen's relatives hung their heads and cried. A funeral for O' Brien was held Saturday at St. Phillip AME church in southeast Atlanta. Police are continuing to investigate the accident. | O'Brien's other daughter, Rachel, 10, is staying with relatives. At the arraignment, it was revealed that Pedemonte was on probation at the time of the accident with a June 2014 charge of of possession with intent to distribute, 11 Alive reports. Popular: Leah O'Brien was killed when the car she was driving to chaperone the school prom was hit by a vehicle carrying two students also on their way to the dance . Charges: Decatur police say Pedemonte (center) was going over 100 mph when he hit O' Brien and is now facing multiple charges . Driver: Driving the Dodge Charger that killed the beloved teacher was 19-year-old Ramiro Pedemonte . 'To get a call and find out what had happened,' Hines told WSBTV. She told WSBTV: 'They were very distraught. 'I had actually just finished putting on a blazer and a bow tie waiting for her to return,' he said. Hines was going to escort O'Brien to the Lakeside High School prom. Her 8-year-old daughter Kori was in the vehicle at the time and suffered serious injuries. Pedemonte was driving with an 18-year-old woman at the time of the crash. Children: The mother-of-two leaves behind two daughters, Kori and Rachel, 10; Rachel is staying with relatives . She is now in a medically induced coma. Revealed: At the arraignment, it was revealed that Pedemonte was on probation at the time of the accident with a June 2014 charge of of possession with intent to distribute . Shock: Grief counselors were on hand at Lakeside High School on Monday. | The fiancé of a beloved Georgia teacher is speaking out about the night the woman died, as her killer, a high school student, faces multiple charges. Alton Hines was waiting for his fiancé, 33-year-old Leah O'Brien at her home on the night of Saturday, April 25, he told WSBTV. 'I had actually just finished putting on a blazer and a bow tie waiting for her to return,' he said. Popular: Leah O'Brien was killed when the car she was driving to chaperone the school prom was hit by a vehicle carrying two students also on their way to the dance . Fiancé: O'Brien's fiancé, Alton Hines (photographed), recently spoke out about the night he found out O'Brien had been killed . Hines was going to escort O'Brien to the Lakeside High School prom. O'Brien's other daughter, Rachel, 10, is staying with relatives. Driver: Driving the Dodge Charger that killed the beloved teacher was 19-year-old Ramiro Pedemonte . Charges: Decatur police say Pedemonte (center) was going over 100 mph when he hit O' Brien and is now facing multiple charges . Driving the Dodge Charger that killed the beloved teacher was Ramiro Pedemonte. Decatur police say Pedemonte was going over 100 mph when he hit O'Brien. Principal Jason Clyne said the accident was 'beyond my comprehension' When the judge set Pedemonte's bail at $55,000, the teen's relatives hung their heads and cried. Hines said that while he is 'deeply saddened' for Pedemonte's situation, the teen took from him someone that he 'truly loved and cared for and that I was planning to spend the rest of my life with,' WSBTV reports. A funeral for O' Brien was held Saturday at St. Phillip AME church in southeast Atlanta. The church was filled with flowers, friends, and family members of the popular teacher and mentor. Police are continuing to investigate the accident. | The fiancé of a beloved Georgia teacher is speaking out about the night the woman died, as her killer, a high school student, faces multiple charges. Alton Hines was waiting for his fiancé, 33-year-old Leah O'Brien at her home on the night of Saturday, April 25, he told WSBTV. 'I had actually just finished putting on a blazer and a bow tie waiting for her to return,' he said. Popular: Leah O'Brien was killed when the car she was driving to chaperone the school prom was hit by a vehicle carrying two students also on their way to the dance . Fiancé: O'Brien's fiancé, Alton Hines (photographed), recently spoke out about the night he found out O'Brien had been killed . Hines was going to escort O'Brien to the Lakeside High School prom. As he waited for his bride-to-be to return, he received a call from O'Brien's father telling him she had been in a car accident and didn't make it. 'To get a call and find out what had happened,' Hines told WSBTV. 'I just dropped straight to my knees and started to cry.' Her 8-year-old daughter Kori was in the vehicle at the time and suffered serious injuries. She is now in a medically induced coma. O'Brien's other daughter, Rachel, 10, is staying with relatives. Driver: Driving the Dodge Charger that killed the beloved teacher was 19-year-old Ramiro Pedemonte . Charges: Decatur police say Pedemonte (center) was going over 100 mph when he hit O' Brien and is now facing multiple charges . Driving the Dodge Charger that killed the beloved teacher was Ramiro Pedemonte. Decatur police say Pedemonte was going over 100 mph when he hit O'Brien. The teen was arraigned Friday on charges including homicide, reckless driving, and serious injury by motor vehicle, according to 11 Alive. Pedemonte was driving with an 18-year-old woman at the time of the crash. 'Both of them kept repeating, 'why did she have to pull out in front of us?' At the arraignment, it was revealed that Pedemonte was on probation at the time of the accident with a June 2014 charge of of possession with intent to distribute, 11 Alive reports. Shock: Grief counselors were on hand at Lakeside High School on Monday. Principal Jason Clyne said the accident was 'beyond my comprehension' When the judge set Pedemonte's bail at $55,000, the teen's relatives hung their heads and cried. Hines said that while he is 'deeply saddened' for Pedemonte's situation, the teen took from him someone that he 'truly loved and cared for and that I was planning to spend the rest of my life with,' WSBTV reports. A funeral for O' Brien was held Saturday at St. Phillip AME church in southeast Atlanta. The church was filled with flowers, friends, and family members of the popular teacher and mentor. Police are continuing to investigate the accident. | The fiancé of a beloved Georgia teacher is speaking out about the night the woman died, as her killer, a high school student, faces multiple charges. Alton Hines was waiting for his fiancé, 33-year-old Leah O'Brien at her home on the night of Saturday, April 25, he told WSBTV. 'I had actually just finished putting on a blazer and a bow tie waiting for her to return,' he said. Driver: Driving the Dodge Charger that killed the beloved teacher was 19-year-old Ramiro Pedemonte . Charges: Decatur police say Pedemonte (center) was going over 100 mph when he hit O' Brien and is now facing multiple charges . Driving the Dodge Charger that killed the beloved teacher was Ramiro Pedemonte. The church was filled with flowers, friends, and family members of the popular teacher and mentor. Police are continuing to investigate the accident. |