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Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for Crystal Palace's home clash with Manchester City... Crystal Palace vs Manchester City (Selhurst Park) Team news . Crystal Palace . Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has no fresh injury concerns ahead of his side's clash against Manchester City. However, Marouane Chamakh and Fraizer Campbell are still sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Jordon Mutch has a thigh complaint. Mile Jedinak gives the thumbs up while on international duty with Australia on Monday but he is ruled out for Crystal Palace's gane against Manchester City in the Premier League through suspension . Joining them in being ruled out is skipper Mile Jedinak who is suspended. Manchester City . Manchester City have no serious injury concerns for Monday's Barclays Premier League trip to Crystal Palace. Key midfielder Yaya Toure missed the victory over West Brom a fortnight ago with an achilles injury but has since played twice for Ivory Coast and is fit. Yaya Toure missed Manchester City's last game but returned to action with Ivory Coast as they took on Equatorial Guinea in an Abidjan friendly on Friday . Fellow midfielder James Milner has also been troubled by a knee injury in recent weeks but the suggestions from manager Manuel Pellegrini are that the England international will be available. Provisional squad: Hart, Caballero, Zabaleta, Sagna, Kompany, Demichelis, Mangala, Boyata, Clichy, Kolarov, Milner, Navas, Silva, Nasri, Toure, Fernando, Fernandinho, Lampard, Aguero, Bony, Jovetic, Dzeko. Kick-off: Monday, 8pm - Sky Sports 1 . Odds (subject to change): . Crystal Palace 9/2 . Draw 3/1 . Manchester City 4/7 . Referee: Michael Oliver . Managers: Alan Pardew (Crystal Palace), Manuel Pellegrini (Manchester City) Head-to-head league record: Crystal Palace wins 12, draws 12, Manchester City wins 21 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) Crystal Palace have won just two of their last eight Premier League home matches (W2 D2 L4). Man City have won the last seven matches in a row against Palace in all competitions. The Eagles have now gone 11 Premier League matches at Selhurst Park without a clean sheet. Manchester City scored with all three shots on target when they met Palace back in December. Alan Pardew has won 20 points from losing positions as a Premier League manager this season (10 at Newcastle, 10 at Palace); more than any other PL boss in 2014-15. Manchester City won on their previous visit to Crystal Palace, as Yaya Toure celebrates scoring the second goal in a 2-0 win last April which helped fire them towards the Premier League title . Crystal Palace have won 19 points in 10 Premier League games under Pardew – two more than they won in their previous 20 PL games in 2014-15 (17 under Millen/Warnock). Sergio Aguero has scored 98 goals in all competitions for Manchester City, but he has not netted in 466 minutes of competitive football for the club. Manchester City have used every substitution available in all of their 43 competitive matches this season. Man City substitutes have contributed 16 goals and assists this season in the Premier League; more than any other team. Glenn Murray has scored four goals in his last four Premier League appearances; this after netting just one in his previous 19.

Marouane Chamakh, Fraizer Campbell and Jordon Mutch ruled out . Suspended Crystal Palace  skipper Mile Jedinak joins them on the sidelines . Yaya Toure back from an achilles injury for Manchester City . James Milner expected to be available for champions despite knee trouble .

Two goals within ninety seconds of each other was enough to spark an outbreak of fear and loathing rarely seen on this side of the Mersey. After more than two years of inexorable decline the patience of Tranmere's faithful finally snapped when Oxford moved decisively ahead, in an effortless manner reminiscent of the previous Saturday's Boat Race. The loathing was directed mainly at manager Micky Adams, who was announced on Sunday morning to have left the club by 'mutual consent'. The Tranmere players look down after the final whistle, as the prospect of relegation looms large . This is how it ends in football sometimes: standing in the dugout having a season ticket thrown in your face by an incandescent supporter, who you then see given a standing ovation by some sections upon being escorted out. The fear involves dropping out of the Football League a week on Saturday after 94 years of membership, something which provoked an angry demonstration by some 150 supporters outside the gates afterwards. Adams departs with two games to go and after a 3-0 defeat against a thoroughly professional Oxford side the Wirral's only professional sports outfit are one point behind Cheltenham and two behind Hartlepool. Bitter ironies abound. Relegation to the National League – the grand-sounding new title for the Conference but don't be fooled – may partly be down to Prenton Park legend and ex-manager Ronnie Moore, sacked by the club last season for a minor betting offence, and now masterminding Hartlepool's unlikely survival. And it could all happen under the ownership of former FA Chief Executive Mark Palios, knowledgeable football man and esteemed former Tranmere player who took over the club late last summer. Kemar Roofe celebrates scoring, as a professional Oxford side eased past sorry Tranmere . The battle between Barnet and Bristol Rovers to win automatic promotion to the Football League will go down to the last game. Barnet, who lead the Conference by one point, have a home game against mid-table Gateshead on Saturday while Rovers face a potentially more difficult match at home against fourth from bottom Alfreton, who almost certainly need to win themselves to avoid being relegated. Rovers looked as if they would head the table after the weekend’s games but conceded a goal with two minutes left to draw 1-1 at Dover. That put Barnet, who dropped out of the Football League two seasons ago, in the driving seat after a 1-1 draw away to Kidderminster. Grimsby are guaranteed a play-off spot, but one of Eastleigh, Forest Green and Macclesfield will miss out. It all seemed such a good idea at the time. Nobody questioned his judgement in October when, with the team bottom of the table, he replaced the inexperienced Rob Edwards with a seasoned operator like Adams. There was the odd dead cat bounce, but six months on they are still bottom after failing to keep a clean sheet for nineteen consecutive matches. The Mersey ferry displays a quicker turning circle than that shown by the home defence for the two killer goals that came just after half-time, but then a cause of that may be a lack of familiarity among players. A staggering 52 have been called up to first team duty this season. Adams played the selection and recruitment game like a man on the fruit machine, continually pulling the handle in the hope that the right combination would come up in alignment. The latest loan signing has been young Everton winger George Green who, when pulled off on Saturday after 60 minutes, could be seen haranguing some of his team-mates on the bench. It was not long after full-time that you could catch assistant manager Alan Rogers, part of a distinguished list of former Tranmere players who graduated to a higher level, stripping the paint from the dressing room walls. Micky Adams has left the club by mutual consent, with Tranmere bottom of the league with two games to go . Rogers – now in charge for the next fortnight – then had to deny that Adams's decision to dodge the media was of any significance. He then professed himself 'dumbfounded' by the team's performance. And so it unravels in desperate times. They had actually competed gamely in the first half, but were overwhelmed by anxiety when getting anywhere near the goal. 'It's not acceptable,' he said. 'We just don't look like scoring a goal. The players have got to start taking some responsibility. It's an easy option pointing fingers at the manager but the players have got to look at themselves, have they done enough? The answer is no. I was a player. You've got to stand up and be counted.' Marc Laird, well-travelled journeyman and among those fighting for his career, did not try to shift the blame onto the management. He just about summed up the sense of disbelief saying: 'It's a big club, when I joined in the summer I never imagined that we would be where we are.' The prospect of dropping out of the 92 is something uniquely grim in English football, especially for a club of this heritage, who shortly after joining the league gave a debut to 16 year-old local lad Dixie Dean. It was only in January 2013 that they stood on top of League One and early in the last decade reached the League Cup final plus three FA Cup sixth rounds. But they do not have to look far for examples of how there is no easy road back in the event of relegation. Aside from Southport and Chester there is Wrexham, not far across the Welsh border and a decent sized club, who fell out of the league in 2008 and have yet to return. There is a long trip to Plymouth next Saturday and then a last home game against Bury. The unpalatable odds are that the next stop after that could be somewhere like Braintree or Dover.

Tranmere on brink of relegation from League Two with two games to play . Rovers manager Micky Adams left club by mutual consent on Sunday . Tranmere could drop out of Football League after 94 years .

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

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

Jesus Christ was not a real person and is probably the result of a combination of stories about several different individuals, according to a writer and leading atheist activist. David Fitzgerald, a San Francisco based author, believes he has compiled compelling evidence that proves Jesus did not exist. He claims there are no contemporary mentions of Jesus in historical accounts from the time when he was supposed to have lived, yet other Jewish sect leaders from the time do appear. Scroll down for video . Mystery: This painting depicts Jesus Christ as single person but writer David Fitzgerald believes he was a literary invention that combined the stories from several cults and figures in Judea during the first century . He also points to discrepancies in the early gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke, claiming these were written decades after the supposed time of Jesus. Instead he insists the disciples of Jesus were also probably not real and their names only later attached to the gospels to lend them credence. Historical researcher Michael Paulkovich has claimed that Jesus of Nazareth did not exist after being unable to find any verifiable mention of Christ in historical texts by 126 writers during the ‘time of Jesus’ from the first to third centuries. He claims that he is a fictional character invented by followers of Christianity to create a figure to worship. He says this is surprising despite his ‘global miracles and alleged worldwide fame.’ The 126 texts he studied were all written in the period during or soon after the supposed existence of Jesus, when Paulkovich says they would surely have heard of someone as famous as Jesus - but none mention him. 'When I consider those 126 writers, all of whom should have heard of Jesus but did not - and Paul and Marcion and Athenagoras and Matthew with a tetralogy of opposing Christs, the silence from Qumram and Nazareth and Bethlehem, conflicting Bible stories, and so many other mysteries and omissions - I must conclude that Christ is a mythical character,’ he writes. ‘"Jesus of Nazareth" was nothing more than urban (or desert) legend, likely an agglomeration of several evangelic and deluded rabbis who might have existed.’ In a new book due to be published later this year, he will argue that the figure of Jesus was actually a combination of pagan rituals and stories about other people. Speaking to MailOnline, he said: 'There is a paradox that Jesus did all these amazing things and taught all these amazing things yet no one heard of him outside his immediate cult for nearly 100 years. 'Or it means he didn't do all these things at all. 'The first gospel of Christianity appears to have been a literary allegory that were written decades after the time they portray. 'I believe that Christianity started as one of the many mystery faiths that appeared at the time where old Gods and old traditions were rebooted. 'Christianity appears to have been a Jewish mystery faith. 'By the time of Paul there appears to have been plenty of different "Lord's suppers" as he complains about the existence of other gospels and messiahs. 'It appears that early Christianity managed to take the stories from these other faiths and incorporate them into the story of Jesus.' Mr Fitzgerald, whose first book 'Nailed: Ten Christian Myths that Show Jesus Never Existed at All' was published in 2010, believes it is no longer reasonable to assume there has to be a single historic figure who began Christianity. Instead he says early Christians drew upon the beliefs and rituals of other cults and faiths around in the first century. He argues that John the Baptist's cult is one such example and had initially been a competitor to the cult of Jesus before being incorporated into the Christian story. Mr Fitzgerald says there are inconsistencies in the Gospels of the Christian bible (pictured above) that suggest Jesus Christ was a literary allegory and these accounts were written decades after his supposed life . The statue of Christ the Redeemer (above) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is one of many depictions of Jesus but Mr Fitzgerald says that many of the early depictions were unable to agree on his appearance . Mr Fitzgerald said: 'There is nothing implausible to think that Jesus was a real person, but I just don't think that he can have been a single person if he existed at all. 'We also have no mention of Jesus in other historical texts from the time. There were certainly people writing about Judea at the time like Philo of Alexandria. 'During this period there were many other messiahs and wannabe messiahs who did far less exciting things than Jesus, but all of them managed something Jesus did not - to make a dent on the historical record. 'Two billion people believe all these miracles happened yet there is no evidence they did.' The earliest mention of Jesus yet to be discovered is a limestone ossuary on which the words 'James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus' is inscribed. The box, which has been dated to 64AD - several decades after the crucifixion - was seized by the Israeli Antiquities Authority and its owner arrested for forgery in 2003. Although he was later cleared in 2012, doubts about the authenticity of the inscription remain. Others have said there could have been several people named James, whose father was called Joseph and had a brother called Jesus living in Jerusalem at the time. The James Ossuary (above) is thought by some to be the first mention of Jesus in an inscription on its side . There are three mentions of Jesus in non-Christian sources which have been used to research the existence of a 'real' Jesus. A Jesus is mentioned in Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews, which was written around 94 AD. Rather than being born in a stable to a carpenter father, Jesus was actually the son of a successful, middle-class and highly intellectual architect. This claim comes from biblical scholar Dr Adam Bradford, who also says that between the ages of 12 and 30 - the so-called 'missing years' of Jesus' life, when little is known about him - he was studying at religious schools and became the highest-ranking rabbi in Judea. The radical revision of Christian history would suggest that, in preaching the spurning of worldly possessions for an austere life, Jesus may have been speaking from experience. Dr Bradford has analysed the Bible's original Greek and Hebrew scriptures to try to establish the truth about Christ's background. He says a mistranslation of the Greek word 'tekton' to describe the profession of Joseph, Jesus's father, is one of many mistakes that have led to a fundamental misunderstanding of Christ's character. Dr Bradford claims that while 'tekton' is usually said to mean carpenter, it more accurately means master builder or architect. As an architect, Joseph would have had a higher social status that enabled him to better educate his son. Roman historian Tacitus later mentions Christ and his execution with Pontius Pilate in his Annals, thought to be written around 116AD. Both mentions were a considerable time after his alleged execution. Mr Fritzgerald also takes issue with many of the stories about the Crucifixion that stem from the first Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. He said: 'There are many examples of inconsistencies in the gospels that suggest they were written by people who did not live in Judea at the time they are set. 'Mark makes many mistakes about life and geography during the first century in Judea. 'If Jesus really had been arrested on the eve of Passover, they would probably have just put him in jail and tried him after the weekend. 'The trial itself violates the rules of Jewish law - why was he not stoned? 'What we know about Pontius Pilate also suggests he was someone who would not do what the Jews asked him and would often do what they asked him not to. 'Instead Mark portrays him as being persuaded by the Jewish leaders to execute him.' Mr Fitzgerald argues that many of these stories were in fact incorporated into the story of Christ as literary devices rather than as a historical account. He said: 'There is also no evidence for the tradition that sees Barabbas - an anti-Roman rebel and murderer - being released while Jesus, an innocent, is condemned to death. 'What this actually seems to be is Mark using the story as an allegory for the Yom Kippur scapegoat ritual where one goat is released into the wilderness and the other is sacrificed for God.' Mr Fitzgerald hopes to have his new book 'Jesus: Mything in Action' out later this year. He added: 'It still puzzles me that as soon as anyone tries to pin down who Jesus is we get 50 different Jesus's emerging. There is no consensus.'

Atheist writer David Fitzgerald claims there is no evidence Jesus existed . The San Francisco based author instead says Jesus was a literary allegory created by combining old Jewish stories and rituals along with rival cults . He insists it is time to stop believing in Jesus Christ as a historical figure .

Leeds president Massimo Cellino insists he had nothing to do with the events that led to six players pulling out of Saturday's match against Charlton. Mirco Antenucci, Giuseppe Bellusci, Dario Del Fabro, Marco Silvestri, Souleymane Doukara and Edgar Cani withdrew from the squad on the eve of the trip to The Valley citing injuries, prompting some accusations that the players had gone 'on strike'. The club released a statement on Sunday evening looking to draw a line under the controversy which read: 'Leeds United Football Club wants to clarify that during the days leading up to the away Championship fixture at Charlton Athletic on Saturday April 17 that six first-team players suffered injuries.' Massimo Cellino insists he had nothing to do with the events that led to players pulling out of Saturday's match against Charlton . Mirco Antenucci was among the six players to withdraw from the squad ahead of the defeat by Charlton . And Cellino, who has been banned since January after being found guilty of not paying tax on a yacht in Italy, has now also distanced himself from any possible conspiracy theory, telling the Sun: 'I am not a coward and not the sort of guy who tells his players to go on strike. 'I only found out on Friday evening. I admit it looks weird. But if the players were injured, why didn't the manager inform the chairman? 'This looks like a fight between manager Neil Redfearn and the ownership of the club, which is not good.' Cellino's ban and the injury controversy are just two of a string of chaotic events that have plagued Leeds recently with Redfearn's position increasingly threatened over recent weeks . Giuseppe Bellusci, Antenucci and two other Italians were among those who made themselves unavailable . Redfearn has led the club to safety after taking over from ill-fated predecessors David Hockaday and Darko Milanic, but he saw assistant Steve Thompson lose his job without warning on April 2 and his own deal, which expires at the end of the season, looks increasingly unlikely to be renewed under the club's current regime. The state of flux at Elland Road has led many fans to call for Cellino to leave the club altogether but the Italian insists he still wishes to take the Whites forward. 'From day one I felt I was at the right club, because I am more f****d up than the fans,' he said. 'I am 58 and my dream is still for us to do something big here. I have asked permission to go to our last game of the season against Rotherham, a day before my ban ends. Yoni Buyens celebrates scoring Charlton's second goal during his side's 2-1 victory against Leeds . The withdrawals, including Souleymane Doukara's, are the latest incident in another turbulent period at Leeds . 'If the fans want to kick me and shout at me, fine. I am used to it.' Striker Antenucci used Twitter to defend himself, as did goalkeeper Silvestri who posted a picture of a cut on his back suffered against Norwich on Tuesday night. However, Cherry questioned if they were legitimate reasons to withdraw. 'In the old days you used to play with anything, cuts or one thing or another,' he said. 'The managers had a big say in whether you were fit or not. You didn't just come in and say 'I've got a headache, I'm going home'. I'm sure with George Graham or Don Revie, I can't imagine what would have happened if you'd have done that.' Neil Redfearn had a depleted squad to pick from when six Leeds players pulled out at late notice .

Six Leeds players withdrew from squad for Saturday's match with Charlton . Manager Neil Redfearn described the events as 'freakish' ahead of defeat . Former Leeds captain Trevor Cherry says it is 'disgraceful' behaviour . Club president Massimo Cellino insists he had nothing to do with the events . Redfearn's side suffered a 2-1 Championship defeat to Charlton .

Sir Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas avoided being caught up in a major crash in the final kilometre of Scheldeprijs on Wednesday, but their Team Sky team-mate Elia Viviani was not so fortunate. The Italian, who was vying for position ahead of the expected sprint finish in the cobbled classic, hit the barriers in a crash which sent around 50 riders to the ground, and went to hospital for x-rays. Wiggins and Thomas were part of a strong Team Sky line-up in the race; Wiggins' penultimate outing for the team ahead of Sunday's Paris-Roubaix. Team Sky cyclist Elia Viviani lies on the ground following a major crash in the one-day Scheldeprijs race . Sports director Servais Knaven told Team Sky's website: 'Elia had a lot of pain in his arm and ribs, but that's all we know at the moment. It was fortunate that none of our other riders were involved. It was a nasty crash and everything had been going well for us before it. 'Obviously, it's a shame for Elia, but the rest of the guys are in good shape for Paris-Roubaix on Sunday.' After the crash, Katusha's Alexander Kristoff took the win with only 14 riders contesting the sprint. Sir Bradley Wiggins (left) and Geraint Thomas watch on prior to Wednesday's race in Belgium .

Sir Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas avoided the crash . But their Sky team-mate Elia Viviani was not so fortunate . Viviani hit the barriers in the final kilometre of the race .

The body of a dead sperm whale that washed up on a California beach last week was covered in graffiti spelling out the name of a Bay Area motorcycle gang. The 50-foot whale was still on the Pacifica State Beach on Wednesday after washing up on the sand the week before. Before the tide came in, beachgoers took photos of where 'East Bay Rats Motorcycle Club' was on the whale. Scroll down for video . The body of the 50-foot whale was tagged after it washed up on Pacifica State Beach in California last week . It's unclear how the whale died but it doesn't appear to have broken bones or signs of blunt force trauma . The name was erased by Wednesday's high tide, NBC Bay Area reported. The club did not respond to a request for comment. It is unknown how the whale died but it does not appear to have any broken bones or show signs of blunt force trauma. The results of an autopsy are pending. The body might be burned or dragged out to sea. A man who took pictures of the whale, Alan Grinberg, said: 'The East Bay Rats Motorcycle Club, or whoever did this, stinks more than this whale's rotting flesh.'

50-foot whale washed up on Pacifica State Beach in California last week . It was sprayed with name of East Bay Rats Motorcycle Club at some point . It is unknown how the whale died and results of an autopsy are pending . Witness said 'Whoever did this, stinks more than whale's rotting flesh'

The world's first robotic planet finder is hoped to help in the search for Earth-like planets that might support life in other solar systems. Now scientists have proven its capabilities by using the telescope to find a unique a planetary system orbiting a nearby star 54 light-years away. All three planets in the system orbit the star, HD 7924, at a distance closer than Mercury orbits the sun, completing their orbits in just 5, 15 and 24 days. The Automated Planet Finder (APF) consists of a 2.4-metre automated telescope and enclosure, and a high-resolution spectrograph. The spectrograph takes starlight from the telescope and spreads it into a rainbow of colours, splitting the light into a spectrum of thousands of different wavelengths that can be measured . The Automated Planet Finder (APF) consists of a 2.4-metre automated telescope and enclosure, and a high-resolution spectrograph. The spectrograph takes starlight from the telescope and spreads it into a rainbow of colours, splitting the light into a spectrum of thousands of different wavelengths that can be measured with great precision. Repeated measurement of a star's spectrum enables astronomers to detect the tiny wobble induced in a star by the gravitational tug of an orbiting planet. The telescope and spectrograph operate robotically every night and  target a preprogrammed list of nearby stars. APF observes them every night for months, in search of rocky planets with very low masses, similar to Earth. The ultimate goal of extrasolar planet research is to find planets like Earth that may support life. 'The three planets are unlike anything in our solar system, with masses 7-8 times the mass of Earth and orbits that take them very close to their host star,' explains UC Berkeley graduate student Lauren Weiss. While the planets are likely to be too hot to support life, their discovery reveals the powerful capabilities of the Automated Planet Finder (APF) in California. 'This level of automation is a game-changer in astronomy,' said Andrew Howard, an astronomers UC Berkeley. 'It's a bit like owning a driverless car that goes planet shopping.' AFP found the star system by tracing out the planets' orbits over many years using the Doppler technique to see shifts in the star's light. The planet system was also spotted by the Keck Observatory and the Automatic Photometric Telescope (APT) at Fairborn Observatory in Arizona. But unlike other telescope, the new APF facility offers a way to speed up the planet search as it robotically searches for planets every clear night. Training computers to run the observatory all night, without human oversight, took years of effort by the University of California Observatories staff team. 'We initially used APF like a regular telescope, staying up all night searching star to star,' said University of Hawaii graduate student BJ Fulton. 'But the idea of letting a computer take the graveyard shift was more appealing after months of little sleep.' The Kepler Space Telescope has discovered thousands of extrasolar planets and demonstrated that they are common in our Milky Way galaxy. Scientists have proven the APF's capabilities by using the telescope to find a unique a planetary system orbiting a nearby star 54 light-years away. All three planets in the system orbit the star, HD 7924, at a distance closer than Mercury orbits the sun, completing their orbits in just 5, 15 and 24 days . AFP found the star system by tracing out the planets' orbits over many years using the Doppler technique to see shifts in the star's light. The planet system was also spotted by the Keck Observatory and the Automatic Photometric Telescope (APT) at Fairborn Observatory in Arizona. However, nearly all of these planets are far from our solar system. Most nearby stars have not been searched for the small 'super-Earth' planets that Kepler found in great abundance. This discovery shows the type of planetary system that astronomers expect to find around many nearby stars in the coming years. 'Starspots, like sunspots on the sun, can momentarily mimic the signatures of small planets. 'Repeated observations over many years allowed us to separate the starspot signals from the signatures of these new planets,' explains Evan Sinukoff, a UH graduate student who contributed to the discovery. The robotic observations of HD 7924 are the start of a systematic survey for super-Earth planets orbiting nearby stars. Fulton will lead this two-year search with the APF as part of his research for his doctoral dissertation. 'When the survey is complete we will have a census of small planets orbiting sun-like stars within approximately 100 light-years of Earth,' says Fulton. Pictured is the Keck Observatory in Hawaii and on the right, which also helped find the planets. The robotic observations of HD 7924 are the start of a systematic survey for super-Earth planets orbiting nearby stars .

Automated Planet Finder in California found planets around HD 7924 . Planets orbit the star at a distance closer than Mercury orbits the sun . Scientists say automating the search for alien life could be beneficial . 'It's like owning a driverless car that goes planet shopping' they said .

Britt McHenry has marked her return to work by apologizing for her 'hurtful' actions and has asked fans for a second chance. The disgraced ESPN reporter was behind the mic covering the NHL Stanley Cup playoff game between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old was suspended for a week footage emerged showing her unleash a vicious verbal attack on a single mother-of-three at a towing firm. Ahead of her return to work, she tweeted: 'Back to work. Excited to be covering Caps-Isles today. Now that the suspension is over, I want to say again that I'm so sorry for my recent hurtful actions. Scroll down for video . Return: Disgraced ESPN reporter Britt McHenry was behind the mic covering the NHL Stanley Cup playoff game between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitols . 'Excited': She marked her return to work by apologizing for her 'hurtful' actions and has asked fans for a second chance . Making amends: The post continued on a second page, she said it is never acceptable to speak to someone else in that manner . She's back! The 28-year-old has been reinstated as an ESPN sports reporter after being filmed attacking tow clerk Gina Michelle (right) for her looks and social status in a video the sparked mass outrage . 'My remarks were completely out of line. Under no circumstances is it ever acceptable to speak to another human being in the manner in which I chose that night. 'That's not who I am as a person and hope those who only know me from this incident will give me a second chance to prove to you how much I value integrity, character and treating people with respect.' She has appeared intermittently on Sports Center providing updates from Nassau Colosseum. McHenry's car had been towed from the parking lot of a Chinese restaurant in Virginia, where she left it overnight on Easter Weekend. When she picked it up, infuriated, she resorted to insulting the employee's looks, intelligence, and social status. But despite viewers' calls for harsher punishment, the network has reinstated the 28-year-old to her role with a spot on SportsCenter this weekend. Confirming the news to Sports Illustrated, senior coordinating producer Seth Markman said: 'She knows she made a mistake. She’s owned up to it. I think she is just really anxious to get back to work.' Vantage point: She uploaded an image from her seat during the game . Vicious: ESPN sports reporter Britt McHenry was suspended for one week after the April 6 video surfaced . Markman insisted 'she has a lot of potential as a reporter', adding, 'she is young, she’s learning some things, but I really do believe in her.' He continued: 'We had a conversation where we both talked about that it would take time and it will be hard. She knows that, and especially at the beginning. 'She realizes she will have to do her job really well and hopefully win back some of the trust of our viewers. We expect that from her, and I expect that from her. 'She did a great job for us on the NFL last year in some difficult situations and I have seen nothing that doesn’t make me think she will rebound from this. But she knows the first couple of assignments out of the box will not be easy.' Online petitions for McHenry to be fired reached 10,000 within a day of the footage being released. The verbal attack on April 6 was captured on a security camera as she paid to pick the vehicle up at the tow lot office, where clerk Gina Michelle was stood behind the counter. 'I’m in the news, sweetheart, I will f*****g sue this place,' McHenry can he heard saying in the video. Michelle can be heard warning McHenry she is being filmed and threatens to 'play your video'. McHenry seems unfussed, responding: 'That’s why I have a degree and you don't - I wouldn't work in a scumbag place like this. Caught red-faced: Incredibly, McHenry was warned that she was being filmed at the start of her ugly rant, however continued to insult the woman's looks, education and job on-camera . Unhappy customer: Britt McHenry leaving the towing company and flipping a finger to the cameras . Warning: Since Britt McHenry's outburst, this sign has been placed on the door of the Chinese restaurant . Scene of the tirade: This is the towing yard in Arlington, VA, where McHenry's abusive rant happened . Restaurant employees said McHenry left her car in the parking lot after happy hour then went elsewhere . 'Makes my skin crawl even being here.' Michelle patiently replies: 'Well let's get you out of here quickly.' McHenry then fires back: 'Yep, that's all you care about - taking people's money… with no education, no skill set. Just wanted to clarify that.' After a few more comments, including telling Michelle she doesn't have a brain, McHenry delivers her biggest sting. 'Maybe if I was missing some teeth they would hire me, huh?' she says. 'Cos I'm on television and you're in a f*****g trailer, honey.' Finally, before walking away, McHenry says: 'Lose some weight, baby girl.' Although she issued an apology on Twitter, the sportscaster did not approach Michelle directly. The apology: McHenry offered up this note as the video of her awful attack spread online Thursday . Hundreds of people have reacted to the incident on Twitter as ESPN refuses to comment further . At first, McHenry tweeted insisting she had been in the right. But that post was deleted within hours. Employees at the beer hall-cum-Chinese-restaurant Hunan Number One told Daily Mail Online the sports reporter left her car in the parking lot overnight despite clear signs on the door that cars will be towed, warning bar-goers that the restaurant would not be responsible 'if your car is towed from the parking lot'. The venue, which features 'happy hour' from 11am until 9pm, was described by enthusiastic patrons as a prime 'pre-game' spot and online reviewers as a beloved dive bar. Hunan Number One, offers sushi, hot-wings and other bar food, along with 32oz draft beers for around $8, five-buck highballs and half-price bottles of wine, served up in front of big screen TVs playing sports. When the bar shuts at 2am, the private towing company, Advanced Towing, within minutes began removing cars in concurrence with a rule on the private lot. The firm showed magnanimity, saying it did not want McHenry to suffer. In a statement Advanced Towing said: 'Parking enforcement is contentious by nature. At the same time, neither Gina, our lot clerk, nor our company, have any interest in seeing Britt McHenry suspended or terminated as a result of her comments. 'Ms McHenry is our neighbor, and, as she said, to paraphrase, made remarks that were out of line. She is human and errors in judgement can be made in the heat of the moment. 'Gina is a single mother of 3 children who works a difficult job to provide her family. Gina holds no ill will toward Ms McHenry. 'As a small regulated business, we saw no benefit to releasing the video, except to highlight personal attacks employees in jobs like towing, public parking enforcement and others sometimes encounter. 'The video was not licensed or sold to anyone.'

McHenry, 28, berated single mother Gina Michelle for towing her car . She insulted her looks and social status in footage that went viral . ESPN suspended the sports reporter for a week amid investigation . But despite thousands of calls for her to be fired, she returned this week . Covered NHL game between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals .

You'd have thought the celebrations would've stopped but the New England Patriots are still reveling in February's Super Bowl XLIX win as they visited the White House to receive congratulations from President Barack Obama. But there was one notable absence from the Patriots squad who visited on Thursday, with quarterback Tom Brady nowhere to be seen. However, a spokesman for the Patriots said 'prior family commitments' were the reason why Brady didn't attend the visit. Scroll down for video . President Barack Obama (centre) welcomed the New England Patriots to the White House on Thursday . Patriots beat Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX in February and were congratulated by Obama . But there was one notable absence with quarterback Tom Brady nowhere to be seen at the White House . The Patriots beat Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to win the NFL Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona with Brady named as MVP for the third time in his fourth Super Bowl victory. Although Brady wasn't able to visit the White House with his team-mates, he'll be fondly remembered for his performance in the Patriots' Super Bowl win. He joins the likes of Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw on four rings, and is now the all-time leader with 12 Super Bowl touchdown passes and completions on 37. It was also his record sixth appearance in the NFL’s seasonal showpiece. A spokesman for the Patriots said 'prior family commitments' was the reason why Brady didn't attend the visit . The 30 year-old (middle) has met Obama (right) before back in 2005 when the president was a US Senator . Obama receives a Patriots team jersey beside head coach Bill Belichick (left) and owner Robert Kraft (right) The president holds a football presented to him during the White House visit which honored the Patriots . Brady won't be kicking himself too hard, however, as he has been to the White House before with three other Super Bowl victories under his belt. Despite earlier's announcement regarding Brady's absence, it's not clear what his prior commitment was. And Brady's team-mates weren't missing him much as they enjoyed a wander around the White House. Obama looked as if he enjoyed himself, too. Kraft gives a signed helmet to Obama during the visit to the White House . Obama and Kraft were seen laughing on Thursday as the Patriots enjoyed their visit to meet the president .

New England Patriots beat Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX . Patriots visited the White House on Thursday to meet President Obama . Tom Brady was nowhere to be seen, citing 'family commitments' as reason . February's Super Bowl victory was Brady's fourth in a glittering career .

Sheriff's deputies undressed the body of a 20-year-old car crash victim then took inappropriate nude photos of her at the side of the road, her mother has claimed. Christina Mejia first outlined her accusations in a lawsuit filed against the Cook County Sheriff's Office in Illinois in 2010 and the trial is scheduled to begin next week. Her daughter, Jessica Mejia, was killed in the early hours of December 31, 2009 when her ex-boyfriend, Nicholas Sord, lost control of the car they were traveling in and smashed into a pole. When deputies arrived on the scene, they improperly removed clothing from Mejia's dead body and took photographs of her, according to the lawsuit. Scroll down for video . Heartbroken: Christina Mejia is pictured talking about her daughter Jessica, who was killed in a car crash in 2009. She is suing the responding deputies for stripping her daughter nearly naked and taking photos . Loss: Jessica Mejia, 20, was killed when her drunk ex-boyfriend smashed their car into a pole in 2009 . The young woman had been wearing a white t-shirt, jeans and high-heeled shoes but was photographed wearing just her lower undergarment, according to the Chicago Tribune. By doing so, the deputies intentionally caused emotional distress to the victim's family, they say. 'This was a young lady that just died and was treated with less dignity than a deer carcass you find on the side of the road,' family attorney Don Perry told the Tribune. Mrs Mejia added that the photos had left her feeling 'violated' and she accused the deputies' actions of perpetuating false rumors that the car had crashed because her daughter was on top of Sord. '(People) think my daughter died from having sex, not from somebody being drunk and killing her,' the heartbroken mother told the Tribune. 'By the time everybody else got to the scene... she was partially naked because they made her naked. So the rumors, and the allegations... they made it believable.' But the sheriff's office insisted that it took the photographs at the scene in order to gather evidence that ultimately helped to convict Sord. They called the images 'standard operating procedure'. Locked up: Nicholas Sord, left, was sentenced to 56 months in prison for the deadly crash. Mejia's family filed a lawsuit against the sheriff's office for taking the photos and the trial will begin next week . 'The family suffered an unimaginable loss, and the crime scene photos were taken as our officers investigated this crime and were instrumental in securing a conviction against the person responsible for this tragic death,' spokeswoman Cara Smith said. 'In no way were these photos intended to cause harm to the family.' Sord, whose blood alcohol level was .236 per cent when he smashed his Mercedes SUV into a pole, pleaded guilty to drunken driving last fall and was sentenced to 56 months in prison. Sord was a business partner with former Chicago Blackhawks player Denis Savard and is the son of Bryan Sord, a prominent developer and restaurateur. He and Mejia had dated but had broken up months before the crash. Mejia was studying psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago when she died.

Jessica Mejia, 20, died when her drunk ex-boyfriend smashed their car into a pole in Cook County, Illinois in December 2009 . Sheriff's deputies improperly undressed the young woman's body at the scene and took photographs of her, according to her mother's lawsuit . But the sheriff's office says it was necessary to take the photographs in order to preserve evidence that ultimately put the ex-boyfriend behind bars . The case goes to trial next week .

Paul Casey insists he is desperate to play in the Ryder Cup again, even though he looks unlikely to rejoin the European Tour in time to earn qualifying points this season. Only Tour members can play on the team and Phoenix-based Casey gave up his membership after deciding in January to concentrate on the PGA Tour in order to get back into the world's top 50. The move has paid off with the former world No 3 losing a play-off in the Northern Trust Open and finishing joint third in the Honda Classic to climb to 44th at the start of this week. Paul Casey, practicing ahead of the Masters in Augusta, 'desperately' wants to return to the Ryder Cup . The Englishman has returned to the world's top 50 after leaving the European Tour to concentrate on his game . However, even if he rejoins the European Tour before the May 1 deadline to be eligible to accrue Ryder Cup points when the race starts in August, he will struggle to play the 13 events required for membership. 'It was very straightforward when I was top 10 in the world playing both tours,' Casey told Sportsmail ahead of his first Masters appearance since 2012. 'I know I am back in the top 50 but I have only just got back into the top 50. It was a very difficult decision but it was also the correct decision. 'I still have to play 13 events and right now I am not in the US Open or Open or HBSC Champions at the end of the year. Playing 13 becomes difficult when you haven't played at the start of the year in Middle East.' Casey celebrates while watching a replay of his hole-in-one, which helped Europe to victory in 2006 . Casey last played in the Ryder Cup competition in the 2008 defeat by USA at Valhalla . Casey played in the record Ryder Cup wins in 2004 and 2006 and the 2008 defeat at Valhalla, but was in tears after being overlooked for a wild card by captain Colin Montgomerie in 2010, when he was ranked seventh in the world. 'I desperately want to be part of a Ryder Cup again. There is definitely passion and a fire there burning,' he added. 'Certainly one of them I felt like I was maybe denied, the others I haven't been in a position to make the team and watching Medinah and Gleneagles has been brilliant. 'What they have done has been absolutely phenomenal and I want to be part of that again and not just part of it, but a real solid team player and leader in the team room, which I know I can be. When I play my best golf I think I can certainly play that kind of role.' European captain Darren Clarke said earlier this week he wanted Casey on his team for Hazeltine next year, and the 37-year-old added: 'Paul (McGinley) said the same thing (even though I was a member of the Tour at the time). 'He was desperate for me to be part of that because I had won twice around Gleneagles and unfortunately wasn't playing the golf I needed to.' Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke (right), speaking with Tiger Woods in Augusta, wants Casey on his team . Casey finished sixth on his Masters debut in 2004 and is relishing being back at Augusta National after failing to qualify in 2013 and 2014. 'When you have been here and gone away for a year or two you certainly appreciate it when you come back,' he added. 'I'm very focused this week but I am enjoying being here and lapping up everything about it. 'I was on the same flight as Padraig Harrington (who was also ineligible last year) on Sunday and when we landed the girls who run the courtesy car service here had all made little signs saying 'Welcome back Padraig'. We touched on that subject and said that we were both going to give it a good go, but enjoy it.'

Paul Casey left the European Tour to get back into world's top 50 . Former world No 3 is 'desperate' to return to the 2016 Ryder Cup team . Captain Darren Clarke has said he wants Casey at Hazeltine next year .

Armed men killed eight people in a raid on a Sao Paulo football fan club on Saturday night that has close links to a notorious, now-closed prison. Police said witnesses told them that around midnight on Saturday three gunmen stormed the dark and gritty site where Corinthians' fan group Pavilhao 9 meets underneath a highway overpass. They ordered the victims to lie face down on the ground and shot seven in the head. An eighth man was shot but tried to escape, reached a gas station and was later taken to a nearby hospital where he died. Armed police stand guard outside the headquarters of Corinthians fan club Pavilhao 9 on Sunday morning . A distraught woman talks on her mobile phone outside the building where seven men were executed . A policeman shows the bullet shells that were collected at the scene of the shooting west of Sao Paulo . Detective Arlindo Jose Negrao ruled out a fight between rival fan groups. He would not reveal the motive behind the attack, however, saying that could interfere with the probe. 'Through witnesses, we are already exploring a line of investigation, which is not leading us to believe it was caused by fan rivalry,' Negrao said at a press conference. 'We even have possible suspects.' The victims were having a barbecue at the club at the time and making flags with their team's colours for Sunday's anticipated match between Corinthians and Palmeiras. The fan group did not answer several phone calls. Pavilhao 9 was founded by a group of Corinthians fans who played football with inmates at Brazil's Carandiru prison, known widely for a massacre that left 111 inmates dead, which was turned into a movie. The prison is now closed. Police say that the killings, that took place late on Saturday night, are not related to any football rivalry . A woman is comforted by a policeman as she talks on a mobile phone outside the fan club . The Corinthians team did not respond to a request for information but posted the word 'mourning' against a black backdrop on its official Facebook page. Former president of the team and current federal congressman, Andres Sanchez, said on the social network he was 'deeply saddened to learn of what had happened at Pavilhao 9, with which I had a strong bond since I was a kid.' Much of the football violence that breaks out in or near Brazilian stadiums is traced to fan clubs. Police often investigate fan groups for ties with drug traffickers. The victims were having a barbecue as they prepared for Corinthians match against Palmeiras on Sunday when gunmen raided the premises . Brazilian police guard entrance to the building where the fan group were making flags ahead of Sunday's game . 'It is widely known that criminal organisations are inside of all fan clubs. Organised crime uses these fan groups as a front for their misdeeds,' Juca Kfouri, one of Brazil's best-known sports commentators, told radio station CBN. Last year, dozens of members of another Corinthians' fan club, Gavioes da Fiel, invaded the team's training centre. Angered by the team's performance, they attacked employees and grabbed Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero by his neck, forcing other players to flee into a locker room and barricade themselves in until police arrived. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Eight members of Corinthians' Pavilhao 9 fan group killed on Saturday . Armed men raided the group as they had a barbecue at the club . Seven were shot in the head while one was wounded but died in hospital . Police say the killings are not linked to any football rivalry . The supporters group has links to a notorious prison that is now closed .

The family of a 24-year-old woman who died of a heroin overdose has penned a candid obituary openly discussing her struggle with drugs in a bid to prevent others from losing their lives. On April 16, Molly Parks was found in the bathroom of the pizza restaurant where she worked in Manchester, New Hampshire with a needle still in her arm. When police turned up on her father's door in Saco, Maine, he immediately knew they were there about Molly. Days later, he wrote an obituary announcing her death. 'She made a lot of bad decisions including experimenting with drugs,' it reads. 'She fought her addiction to heroin for at least five years and had experienced a near fatal overdose before. Loss: Molly Parks, 24, passed away on April 16 after she overdosed on heroin in the bathroom of the restaurant where she worked. Her family has written an honest obituary about her struggle with drugs . 'Molly's family truly loved her and tried to be as supportive as possible as she struggled with the heroin epidemic that has been so destructive to individuals and families in her age bracket.' The obituary closes with a plea to other families to help their loved ones if they see they are going through the same struggles. 'If you have any loved one's who are fighting addiction [sic], Molly's family asks that you do everything possible to be supportive, and guide them to rehabilitation before it is too late,' it reads. Her father, Tom Parks, said she had abused alcohol and prescription pills before moving on to heroin. They tried numerous ways to get her to stop, from being nice to being mean, but she continued using the drugs, he told NPR. Then last August, while staying with her aunt in Manchester, she overdosed and was found passed out in the bathroom, he told WMUR. She was rushed to hospital and went to rehab on three separate occasions. Heartbroken: Her father, Tom Parks, said he knew that when police turned up on his doorstep, they were there about Molly. He pleaded with other families to 'stay right on top' of loved ones with addictions . Loved: Tom Parks shared this image showing him with Molly when she was little . Candid: The obituary pleads with families to be supportive and get help for their loved ones with addictions . Despite her struggles, she remained a vivacious personality who loved theater, fashion and reading Harry Potter, according to her obituary. She 'will always be remembered for fearless personality and her trademark red lipstick,' it reads. The weekend before her death, she had visited her father and stepmother in Maine. She was working as a delivery driver for the pizza restaurant and seemed to be doing well, Tom Parks said. But days later, she was found inside the restaurant's bathroom with the needle in her arm. 'Don't believe your addict is clean,' her father told WMUR. 'Don't do it. You have to be diligent. Stay right on top of them.' On Facebook, her sister Kasey also shared her honest thoughts about her sister's passing. Battle: Molly had visited her dad and stepmom just days before she passed away and seemed to be doing well, they said. They remembered her as someone who loved fashion, theater and red lipstick . 'Young people need to realize that they aren't invincible,' she wrote on her Facebook page. 'Please ask yourself this: is this really worth putting my family and friends through this tragedy if I were to pass away, just so that way I can get that one last high. Every drug abuser/user would probably say yes the gamble is worth it. The families would say it's not.' She went on: 'All my family and I want to do is save a restless soul by spreading awareness of this raging epidemic that needs to be a controlled somehow in someway. 'RIP my memories of you will never die, neither will my love for you.'

On April 16, Molly Parks was found in the bathroom of the New Hampshire pizza restaurant where she worked with a needle still in her arm . Her family wrote an honest obituary announcing her death and detailing her 'bad decisions including experimenting with drugs' She had been addicted for 5 years and previously had a near-fatal overdose . Her family said they are sharing her story as a warning to other families and to plead with them 'to stay on top' of their loved ones with addictions .

Defense attorneys released some of the training records Saturday for a 73-year-old volunteer sheriff's deputy charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of an unarmed suspect in Oklahoma. The records for Robert Bates include certificates showing what training he received, job evaluation reports and weapons training and qualification records dating to 2008. Bates' attorneys said the 64 pages of information include records Bates, of Tulsa, copied and kept for himself. Although there are time gaps in the documents provided, some of the records seem to indicate Bates was proficient in firearms and dozens of other training courses. Scroll down for videos . Apology: Robert Bates became emotional as he apologized to the family of the man he shot dead during a botched sting operation on April 2. The reserve deputy appeared on the Today show on Friday . 'For the first time today, we feel like someone's starting to look at the other side of this as far as his qualifications,' Scott Wood, an attorney for Bates, said after the documents were released. Bates has said he mistakenly pulled out a handgun rather than a stun gun when he fatally shot Eric Harris on April 2 as he lay on the ground. He has been charged with second-degree manslaughter. Bates spoke at length about the deadly incident for the first time on the Today show on Friday, where he was flanked by his lawyer and family members. He also took the opportunity to apologize to the family of the man he killed in the April 2 incident. 'First and foremost let me apologize to the family of Eric Harris,' he said as he became emotional. 'I rate this as number one on my list of things in my life that I regret... I still can't believe it happened.' The interview comes just days after Bates turned himself in to face charges of second-degree manslaughter. He was released after posting a $25,000 bond. On the Today show, he recalled how he had been in his car several blocks away when Harris, 44, ran towards him amid a botched undercover gun-sale operation. Video of the incident shows Bates chasing after the man. In an attempt to subdue him, Bates went to grab his Taser, but was unaware he had actually pulled out his gun instead. In the video, Bates can be heard shouting 'Taser! Taser!' When the gunshot goes off, he says: 'I shot him. I'm sorry.' Mix up: While on the Today show, he showed where he keeps his Taser (left) compared to where he keeps his gun (right). He said that there have previously been cases of officers confusing the position of the two . The fatally-wounded man can be heard daying: 'Oh my god, he shot me! He shot me! He shot me, man' before adding: 'Oh, my god. I'm losing my breath!' On the Today show, Bates said he was immediately hit by shock when the gun went off. 'Oh my god, what has happened?' he recalled thinking. 'This was not an intentional thing. I had no desire to ever take anyone's life.' He said that the shock remains with him and he is unable to sleep or concentrate. Bates also stood up and demonstrated where he keeps his Taser on his body - slightly below his chest - compared to where he keeps his gun - on his lower right-hand side near his pants pocket. Today show host Matt Lauer asked him how he could make the mistake, when the two pieces of equipment are kept so far away from each other on the body. Support: He appeared on the Today show on Friday flanked by family members and his lawyer, right . 'This has happened a number of times around the country, I have read about it in the past,' Bates responded. 'I thought to myself after reading several cases, 'I don't understand how this can happen'. You must believe me - it can happen to anyone.' The interview follows reports that Bates, a millionaire insurance broker, had been allowed to 'play cop' after he donated pricey equipment to the department - a claim he called 'unbelievably unfair'. Bates, who is among several well-to-do Tulsa residents who moonlight as reserve deputies, has purchased five vehicles for the police force. The Tulsa County volunteer deputy disputed earlier this week a Tulsa World report that sheriff's office supervisors were ordered to falsify his training records. Shot dead: Eric Harris, who is pictured with his son Aidan, was killed in the incident on April 2 . Shooting: This photo shows a deputy bending down to pick up Bates's dropped gun following the accidental shooting in Tulsa earlier this month. Harris is being held down on the ground, out of shot, by other deputies . Terrified: The fatally-wounded man, who is being held by his neck and back by the deputies (pictured), says: 'Oh my god, he shot me! He shot me! He shot me, man.' He then adds: 'Oh, my god. I'm losing my breath' The World said at least three of Bates' supervisors were transferred for refusing to go along with the requests, and said it consulted multiple sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, but it gave no indication how those sources were familiar with the situation. Harris' family attorney — who had questioned Bates' qualifications as a reserve deputy — did not return a message seeking comment Saturday. A call to the district attorney's office rang unanswered, and the sheriff's office referred questions to Wood. 'I want to do everything I can to make sure that people know that this allegation of falsified records is not true,' Wood said. His lawyer added that the report was largely based on claims made by a man who was terminated from the department seven years ago, at which point Bates had only been there a few months. Charged: Harris (pictured left) died from his injuries and Bates (right in his mug shot) has been charged with second-degree manslaughter. He faces four years in prison if he is convicted . Confusion: An image shows a Taser and a handgun similar to the weapons Bates was carrying. He mistakenly thought he was holding a Taser, not his handgun, when he fatally shot Eric Harris . Bates is classified by the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office as an 'advanced reserve'. This means that he went through 480 hours training of the 'Field Training Officer' or FTO. In his statement to investigators, Bates said he had previously attended a five-day homicide school in Dallas and also received 'active shooter response training' with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in Arizona. He also claims to have been involved in 'at least 100 other' assignments. But the sources who spoke to Tulsa World claimed that the reserve deputy was not properly trained to be an armed deputy, despite Sheriff Stanley Glanz saying otherwise. Indeed, Sheriff Glanz and Bates' own legal team have repeatedly produced records which they claim prove he was an 'advanced reserve' and had undergone 480 hours training. However, when asked to produced proof that Bates was certified to use three weapons, including the revolver he fired at Harris, the Sheriff's Office say they have been unable to find the paperwork. Bates faces four years in prison if convicted.

Tulsa County Sheriff's Office reserve deputy Robert Bates faces a charge of second-degree manslaughter for the April 2 shooting of Eric Harris . Records include training certificates, job evaluation reports and weapons training and qualification records dating to 2008 . Some of the records seem to indicate Bates was proficient in firearms and dozens of other training courses . He kept his Taser near his chest and his gun on his right side - but insisted the mix-up could have happened to anyone . Bates said he had completed all proper training and was not allowed to 'play cop' just because he had donated equipment to the sheriff's office .

West Ham have been dealt a blow by the news that Diafra Sakho could be out for the rest of the season with a thigh injury. The 25-year-old striker came off after 58 minutes of Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Stoke with a thigh strain. He was sent for scans on Monday amid fears he may have a minor tear and club physios are hopeful it is not as severe as first thought. Diafra Sakho limps off against Stoke after 58 minutes to be replaced by Carlton Cole . The West Ham striker has scored 12 goals this season, but could be out for the rest of the campaign . His absence will still come as a blow to West Ham's aspirations of finishing high up the table. The Senegal international has been a big success following his £3.5million summer move from Metz and has scored 12 goals this season. Enner Valencia is also doubtful to face Manchester City at the weekend after sustaining a foot injury when he was trodden on by a Stoke player on Saturday. West Ham are ninth in the Premier League with 43 points and look set for a mid-table finish. Sakho in action for West Ham during their 1-1 draw against Stoke in the Premier League on Saturday .

Diafra Sakho could miss the rest of the season due to injury . The West Ham striker picked up thigh strain in game against Stoke . The 25-year-old was taken off after 58 minutes and went for scans .

An app which allows users to superimpose images of gory injuries to photos of themselves has been slammed for 'making a mockery of violence'. Scar Booth, which is available from the Apple iTunes store for 79p, offers a gallery of 77 wounds - purportedly real ones - and its makers boast: 'Your friends and family will be convinced that you have suffered a painful beating.' Anti-violence charities have hit back at the disturbing app for trivialising, or 'glorifying' abuse and brutality. Scroll down for video . Disturbing: Scar Booth, which I tested out myself (pictured), offers a gallery of 77 wounds - purportedly real ones - which can be superimposes onto selfies so you can 'prank' friends and family, according to the app . BulliesOut, a Cardiff-based anti-bullying charity, hit out at Scar Booth via Facebook, stating: 'People have to live with real scars... from self-harming, and suffer cuts and bruises from being bullied. 'This app makes a mockery of their injuries and what they have been/are going through.' Adam Fouracre, founder of violence prevention charity Stand up to Violence, concurred. ‘It’s a very negative thing about the society we live in if people think this sort of thing is fun or funny,' he said. According to the app's description, issued by its developer Appdicated, its main purpose is to prank friends and family. 'Load any picture and add virtual wounds to the photo, adjust the transparency of the image to make it look like it is a real injury. [It] will FREAK out just about anyone who sees it.' Mr Fouracre, who launched Stand up to Violence in 2005 after his brother was beaten to death in a random, violent attack late at night, insists it 'glorifies violence'. He argues: 'When people see these pictures they are going to be heartbroken and thinking something really is wrong.' Not so hilarious: The app's description reads, 'Your friends and family will be convinced that you have suffered a painful beating' Backlash: Anti-violence charities have accused the app of 'making a mockery' of abuse and 'glorifying violence' Appdicated founder Rory Boyer defended the app, stating: ‘Scars and bruises do not have to come from violence and this app was created to prank friends and not to glorify violence.’ Although the app is not intended for use by those under the age of 17, photos exist on Twitter of at least one young boy posing in his pajamas with the app's injuries covering his face, captioned: 'My face has been injured. Help Me'. And one iTunes review reads: 'I had so much fun mutilating myself and the rest of my family. I sent them to fb & fooled everyone.' Mr Boyer insists that his company has not been contacted by a single anti-violence charity and says any concerns over the suitability of the app are 'very surprising to hear'.

Scar Booth allows users to superimpose cuts and bruises onto their selfies . App boasts that your friends will think you've suffered a 'painful beating' Anti-violence charities have slammed it for making a mockery of abuse .

Rangers' teenage striker Ryan Hardie marked his first ever Light Blues start with a brace as Stuart McCall's side clinched a 3-1 win over Dumbarton. The 18-year-old had made just four substitute appearances before facing the Sons at the Dumbarton Stadium, but his double put Rangers in command after they fell behind to Mark Wilson's second-minute opener. The former Celtic full-back's last goal was also against Rangers - he netted the Hoops' winner in a controversial Scottish Cup quarter-final replay at Parkhead in March 2011. Rangers' teenage striker Ryan Hardie scored a brace on his full debut against Dumbarton on Saturday . Hardie's brace comes as Rangers boss Stuart McCall fulfills his promise of fielding more academy players . A touchline bust-up between then Celtic boss Neil Lennon and Gers assistant Ally McCoist sparked a summit on sectarianism but there was no further drama this time as Haris Vuckic fired home a spectacular third and Rangers eased to victory. McCall promised his students from the Murray Park youth ranks they would be given their chance to impress when he took over last month. And he stayed good to his word as Hardie - who has notched more than 30 times for the club's under-20s side - and winger Tom Walsh came in to replace Kenny Miller and Dean Shiels following Wednesday's 1-1 slip-up at Livingston. But Nicky Clark's horror miss after less than a minute was not the start the Ibrox boss was looking for, especially when Wilson showed the Gers striker how it should have been done 60 seconds later. Darren McGregor should have cleared Mark Gilhaney's cross but got caught underneath the ball and could only head it straight to the ex-Hoops defender. The 30-year-old averages just a goal a season but showed no hesitancy as he flashed a left-footed strike past Cammy Bell to give the Sons a shock lead. Lee McCulloch thought he had the visitors level, only for home keeper Danny Rogers to produce a stunning reaction stop to keep out the skipper's volley. But Hardie did find the net after 10 minutes as he capped his full debut with a dream goal. Sons defender Andy Graham could not live with the teenager's pace as he latched on to Vuckic's through ball and raced in on goal. Rogers got a hand to the youngster's low shot but Hardie stayed alert and followed in to force the ball over the line before Stuart Findlay could block. Rogers did better with McGregor's powerful strike, but Rangers suffered another scare when Dylan Easton danced past McCulloch before lashing just wide of Bell's goal. Tom Walsh and Nicky Law fired over as McCall's team looked for the lead, but there was no breakthrough by the interval. But they only had to wait three minutes into the second period for Hardie to strike again. Rangers playmarker Haris Vuckic (right) has become a fan-favourite during his loan spell from Newcastle . McGregor took a high ball and hooked it wide to Wallace, whose cross flew towards the youngster at an awkward height. But, with his back to goal, he sent the ball over his own shoulder with a flick of his toe and watched it bounce past Rogers' dive into the bottom corner. Now in front, Rangers went for Dumbarton's throat and got their reward as Vuckic collected Law's short pass before whipping an unstoppable 25-yard shot into the top-left corner. The Sons, though, came up with a couple of reminders that they should not be discounted yet as Scott Taggert fired just over before on-loan Celtic defender Findlay leapt unmarked to head straight at Bell. Hardie, though, was looking to make his impressive start even more special and nearly grabbed himself a hat-trick as his attempted lob sailed just over Rogers' crossbar. But he was denied his treble when McCall afforded the frontman a standing ovation as he was replaced by Calum Gallacher with five minutes left. Rangers were not satisfied yet, though, and nearly had a fourth when Law shook the bar from the edge of the box, while Clark was not far away with an ambitious 40-yard volley. Rangers' Nicky Clark (right) tussles for the ball with Dumbarton's Stuart Findlay (left) on Saturday .

Rangers' teenage striker Ryan Hardie scored a brace on his full debut . Haris Vuckic's stunning volley sealed the points for Gers against Dumbarton . Stuart McCall fulfilled his promise of experimenting with academy players .

Rail firms came under fire this weekend for planning a series of fare hikes of up to 87 per cent just ten days after the general election - despite the main party leaders pledging to freeze prices. The Prime Minister has requested First Great Western (FGW) 'urgently review' its decision to almost double some fares on the route between London and the Cotswolds - which passes through his Witney constituency. Mr Cameron has promised to freeze fares in real terms for the whole of the next parliament, while Labour has also pledged to bring in a 'cap' on price hikes. Scroll down for video . Sent letter: Prime Minister David Cameron has written to First Great Western to request it 'urgently reviews' plans to increase fares on trains running through his Witney constituency . Passengers travelling from Charlbury, the Oxfordshire station nearest to his constituency home, can currently purchase an off-peak return to London costing £33.30. This allows them to leave at 9.42am, outside the morning peak, but return on one of the four services that go from London during the evening peak period. But from May 17, these customers will be forced to pay £62.40 if they want to come home on one of these trains - an 87 per cent increase. The planned changes have angered Mr Cameron's constituents - prompting him to personally intervene. 1. First Great Western . Line: London to Hereford . Potential increase: 87% . 2. Virgin . Line: Stafford to Liverpool . Potential increase: 24.5% . 3. London Midlands . Line: Crewe to Northampton . Potential increase: 23% . The Prime Minister's spokesman told The Sunday Times: 'Mr Cameron has written to First Great Western and asked them to urgently review their decision.' Train companies have three windows every year in which they can increase 'unregulated' fares, which make up around half of their total revenue. Unregulated fares can include journeys such as off-peak leisure and advance-purchase tickets. First Great Western has insisted the reason for the change is to bring the north Cotswolds route in line with its other services. The firm is also offering some customers a cheaper option in advanced single tickets, potentially allowing them to buy a return for £20 if they book ahead. Other sharp price hikes to be introduced include an off-peak first-class single from Crewe to Northampton on London Midlands, which will rise from £30 to £37, according to trainsplit.com - a website that provides passengers with cheaper ticket options. The cost of an anytime return between Stafford and Liverpool, travelling with Virgin, will leap from £26.50 to £33 - a 24.5 per cent hike. Biggest hike: Passengers travelling with the rail firm between London and the Cotswolds could face increases of up to 87 per cent come May 17 . And an anytime first-class day return on Virgin from Manchester to Stoke will go up 22 per cent - rising from £29 to £35.30. Virgin has said the 'vast majority' of its price hikes affected 'Virgin Trains-only fares' - which are at least 20 per cent cheaper than tickets offered by rival firms. It added: 'Our overall fare increase this year on the west coast is just 1.65 per cent, well below the industry average.' Speaking to Mark Hookham of The Sunday Times, Mike Richardson, of trainsplit.com, said: 'Passengers might very well be surprised at these fare increases when both the main parties have talked about price freeezes. According to Which? Hundreds of 'anytime' and 'off-peak' returns rose by 40 per cent in January. Its research found rail fare increases on tickets that passengers buy on the day and on rural routes. Defended rise: Virgin has said the 'vast majority' of its price hikes affected 'Virgin Trains-only fares' - which are at least 20 per cent cheaper than tickets offered by rival firms .

PM has written to First Great Western asking for 'urgent review' of fare hike . Passengers in his Witney constituency could face increases of up to 87% . Comes after Mr Cameron pledged to freeze fares for whole of next term . Other sharp hikes include Virgin's service between Stafford and Liverpool .

(CNN)Blinky and Pinky on the Champs Elysees? Inky and Clyde running down Broadway? Power pellets on the Embarcadero? Leave it to Google to make April Fools' Day into throwback fun by combining Google Maps with Pac-Man. The massive tech company is known for its impish April Fools' Day pranks, and Google Maps has been at the center of a few, including a Pokemon Challenge and a treasure map. This year the company was a day early to the party, rolling out the Pac-Man game Tuesday. It's easy to play: Simply pull up Google Maps on your desktop browser, click on the Pac-Man icon on the lower left, and your map suddenly becomes a Pac-Man course. Twitterers have been tickled by the possibilities, playing Pac-Man in Manhattan, on the University of Illinois quad, in central London and down crooked Lombard Street in San Francisco, among many locations: .

Google Maps has a temporary Pac-Man function . Google has long been fond of April Fools' Day pranks and games . Many people are turning their cities into Pac-Man courses .

Tehran, Iran (CNN)There is a Persian proverb that says: "A good year is determined by its spring." For many Iranians, the historic decision by Tehran and six world powers -- the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China -- to continue nuclear negotiations under a "joint comprehensive plan of action" is an indication that this year's Norouz, the Persian New Year that started on March 21, will be a superb one indeed. Although edgy hardliners may now try to play games and complain the preliminary agreement is not what they had hoped, for many people it shows excellent progress and that's what they want. It paves the way for a much broader deal by end of June that guarantees the peaceful nature of Tehran's nuclear activities in return for the lifting of sanctions and a return to the international community. As is, the stakes are high and the choice is clear for President Hassan Rouhani and his "moderate" administration. They must now be over the moon: In early 2016, there will be Legislative and Assembly of Experts elections, the latter of which elects the country's leader. This historic agreement will make sure they win both the elections. So far, Rouhani's team has done nothing to improve the living conditions of ordinary Iranians who complain they have lost half of their purchasing power in recent years. READ MORE: Will Iran's Supreme Leader drink 'poison' of peace? During his presidential campaign, he promised to do so "only" if he could seal a nuclear deal with the world powers. And now he has. A full deal ultimately represents a referendum on the Rouhani administration's foreign policy. It will definitely strengthen his hand, which he needs to stay in the game, or better yet, win the next presidential race. The good news is that people are more than happy to welcome the preliminary agreement. They had always wanted a way out of the current impasse with the rest of the world and as a reward they could keep the moderates in power for the foreseeable future. Iranians blame sanctions and the previous hardline government for the sorry state of affairs in the economy -- especially the way they so poorly handled past nuclear talks of the past -- with devastating consequences. Many believe that now there is a joint comprehensive plan of action -- the culmination of a 12-year process -- there is something to hope for. In many respects, it's a new beginning and that allows Iranians a very small degree of hope inside themselves too. Looking back, the previous government traded those expectations for international isolation and economic hardship. Despite skepticism, even the country's leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, now feels that the light at the end of the tunnel might not be a train and that the talks could end well. READ MORE: What's in the Iran nuclear deal? 7 key points . Little wonder he had urged the nation -- including the well-funded hardliners -- to support the government's overture, saying the negotiating team was trustworthy and had been doing a fine job. It was a historic gesture that represents qualified support for continued diplomacy and that could lead to a historic step forward. It places confidence and hope in the negotiating team and the P5+1 group of world powers, guaranteeing no-one in Iran will stand in the way of principled diplomatic engagement and international rapprochement. Within this context, many Iranians are jubilant. They should be. More than ever, they are confident that not striking a comprehensive deal would be a historic mistake. They are confident it is within reach and this is as it should be: A win-win deal for all. They now strongly believe the lifting of international sanctions is no longer illusive. It would resuscitate the country's ailing economy and improve their lives. At least, that's what they hope. It's early spring and people on the streets are talking about nothing but the current choice. It represents the biggest chance of rapprochement between Tehran and Washington since the Iranian revolution in 1979. After all, for many Iranians this is more than just a nuclear agreement.

Deal between Iran and six world powers has given Iranians hope, writes Ghanbar Naderi . Lifting of international sanctions a possibility, Iranians hope for better living conditions, he adds . People will likely keep President Rouhani's "moderate" government in power, Naderi writes .

A former Premier League striker urged a footballer at a struggling non-league club to make some 'easy money' by fixing the result of a match, a court has heard. Ex-Bolton Wanderers forward Delroy Facey, 34, is also alleged to have told a contact that some Football Conference teams would 'do' a game in return for payment. Facey, whose former clubs include Hull City and West Bromwich Albion, is accused of conspiring with non-league player Moses Swaibu and others to commit bribery. Delroy Facey (right) arrives at Birmingham Crown Court for the start of his trial on Monday. He is accused of being involved in a plot to fix lower league football matches . Facey (right) is alleged to have contacted a non-league player via WhatsApp to fix matches . Facey (right) celebrates after scoring for Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League in 2003 . On the second day of a trial at Birmingham Crown Court, prosecutor Nick Mather claimed records of online messages showed Facey had approached footballers about 'throwing' lower league matches. In one text conversation, conducted on messaging service WhatsApp in late 2013, Facey is alleged to have tried to corrupt Greater Manchester-based Hyde FC player Scott Spencer by offering him £2,000. The court heard that Facey, of Huddersfield, made contact with Mr Spencer shortly after discussing Hyde's poor run of form with a convicted match-fixer. Mr Spencer, who the court heard was not involved in any form of match-fixing, is alleged to have been messaged by Facey, who told him: 'You lot (Hyde) get rinsed out, week in, week out. Defendant Moses Swaibu (right) on the ball during an FA Cup match between Lincoln and Bolton in 2010 . 'You lot should make some money out of this lad, easy money. 'Check this out. Four goals in a game - two in either half - and you guys can get 2k each, win lose or draw. 'You guys can't win for s*** so you may as well make some peas.' During the WhatsApp conversation, which was read to jurors by Mr Mather, Facey is alleged to have added that a friend who was betting would provide the cash. Addressing the jury on the second day of his opening speech, Mr Mather claimed Facey was attempting to bribe Mr Spencer and team-mates that he trusted into fixing a match. Facey (top) in action for West Brom during a match against Norwich City in March 2004 . Mr Mather further alleged that Facey told a convicted match-fixer in another message: 'I have got (Football) Conference teams that will 'do' a game but how much?' Transcripts of messages which passed between Facey and 43-year-old Krishna Ganeshan, who was found guilty of conspiracy at an earlier trial, were also shown to the jury. In an exchange on October 28 2013, the court heard, Ganeshan used Skype to contact Facey, telling him: 'Get ready, things are about to come to life. Keep your boys on stand-by. 'If they deliver first time, me and only you are in big business for the future.' Huddersfield's Facey (left) vies with Brentford's Michael Dobson during an old Second Division match in 2002 . The Crown claims the Skype discussion - and a message sent by Facey claiming six players in the Football Conference were 'amenable' to match-fixing - could not have been part of an attempt to rip off a gambling syndicate. Mr Mather told the jury: 'It may be suggested to you that what Delroy Facey was actually up to was trying to scam people who were betting on football matches. 'The prosecution say that is not the case.' Facey and Swaibu, 25, of Bermondsey, south London, deny conspiring together and with others to commit bribery between November 1 and 27 2013. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Delroy Facey is standing trial in Birmingham over match-fixing allegations . The former Premier League footballer denies conspiracy to commit bribery . Facey formerly played for Bolton Wanderers, West Brom and Hull City . 34-year-old is alleged to have offered Hyde FC's Scott Spencer £2,000 . Facey stands trial alongside former non-league player Moses Swaibu, who also denies the charges .

Five prisoners - including an Islamic extremist who allegedly shot dead two police officers - have been killed as they tried to escape from a van taking them to court in southern India. Prisoner Syed Viqaruddin - who had links to a network of feared terrorist groups -  is understood to have asked the police van to stop in a deserted area, claiming he needed a toilet break, while they were en route to a court in Hyderabad. But when the blue bus stopped at about 10am, another of the prisoners 'tried to snatch a rifle from a policeman and tried to escape', according to Anurag Sharma, the head of Telangana state police. Shoot out: The five suspects were killed this morning after allegedly trying to escape police custody . He added: 'The police first warned them to stop and surrender, and when they did not listen, police opened fire.' The five men were all killed in the shooting, while just one of the 17 officers guarding the group was left with minor injuries. The incident came two days after a gun battle in the same state left two terror suspects and a police constable dead. India.com has named the four other men killed today as Syed Amjed, Izhar Khan, Mohammed Haneef and Mohammed Zakir - all of whom were said to be members of a terrorist group called Tehreek Ghalaba E Islam, according to OneIndia.com. The group is said to be funded by Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami - an extremist group banned in Bangladesh in 2005, and which claimed responsibility for killing 17 people at Delhi courthouse in September 2011. Viqaruddin - who is said to be their leader - has also been linked to the banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Toiba. Fatal: Just one of the 17 officers guarding the truck was hurt, and the bodies were later taken for autopsies . He had been in custody since his July 2010 arrest for allegedly carrying out a series of attacks against policemen - including the killing two policemen in Hyderabad, as well as triggering two bomb blasts in the southern high-tech city. OneIndia.com also reports him as having bragged of plans to assassinate Narendra Modi, who was then the Gujurat chief minister. However, he is said to have abandoned the plot at the last minute when he realised 'there was too much security in the area'.

The van had stopped after Syed Viqaruddin asked for a toilet break . Once stopped, another prisoner tried to take a gun off one of the officers . A scuffle ensued and the 17 policemen guarding the group opened fire . The prisoners - thought to be part of the same terrorist group - all died . Leader Viqaruddin is alleged to have killed two police officers .

Porto will need to hit top form to advance against five-times champions Bayern Munich on Tuesday despite holding a 3-1 first leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final, coach Julen Lopetegui said on Monday. The Spaniard warned Bayern remained lethal even though they were missing several big names including Arjen Robben and David Alaba. 'We have to produce a great performance against one of the greatest teams in the history of Bayern,' Lopetegui, whose team are unbeaten in the competition this season, said. Ricardo Quaresma, who scored twice for Porto against Bayern Munich, smiles during training on Monday . Porto manager Julen Lopetegui believes his side will have to hit top form to progress against Bayern Munich . 'I am expecting a superb Bayern team, regardless of who they will end up playing and we are prepared for what will happen.' Bayern are also without Javi Martinez and Mehdi Benatia, while winger Franck Ribery looks set to miss the game with a nagging ankle injury. Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger returned to team training on Monday but he is also doubtful to start having been out for weeks with an ankle injury and a subsequent virus. Bayern are chasing a treble of titles and their fourth straight Champions League semi-final appearance. Twice winners Porto have not reached the last four since winning the trophy in 2004. Lopetegui had the luxury of resting nine players who had played against Bayern in their 1-0 league win over Academica on Saturday. 'We need to put everything we have planned into practice,' said the coach, who was a former Barcelona and Spain team mate of Bayern coach Pep Guardiola. Bruno Martins Indi (left) and Vincent Aboubakar (right) lead the way as the Porto squad warm up in Munich . Juan Quintero stretches for the ball at the Allianz Arena as Jackson Martinez (left) and Quaresma watch on . Porto will be without suspended Danilo and Alex Sandro but Jackson Martinez, who made his comeback from injury against Bayern and scored their third goal and Ricardo Quaresma, who scored the other two, are looking in fine form. They also have defender Ivan Marcano back from suspension. 'It will be a very difficult task but we will try to find simple answers,' Lopetegui said. 'We like the idea of playing Bayern, who are one of the best teams in the world. We cannot think about what could happen, we must focus on the game tomorrow and try to give the answer on the pitch,' he said.

Porto hold a 3-1 first leg advantage over German giants Bayern Munich . Manager Julen Lopetegui insists Porto must be on top form to progress . Porto players appeared in high spirits during training at the Allianz Arena .

A woman who got a 'funny feeling' she needed to see her husband rushed home to find him trapped under his SUV. Nicole Mayhew had gone to work leaving her spouse Scott working on his car in their garage in Saratoga Springs, Utah. But while she was gone, the 43-year-old was seriously injured when the heavy vehicle after the fell off its jack - crushing his chest. Scroll down for video . Nicole Mayhew (right) had rushed home after she got a strange feeling she needed to see her husband Scott (left) to find him trapped under the car . Trapped and in a great deal of pain, Mr Mayhew spent an hour and a half yelling for help and praying for his wife to come home. Meanwhile Mrs Mayhew, was at work at the time of the accident, began to get a strange feeling she urgently needed to see her husband. Trusting her intuition, she rushed home to find the father-of-five stuck underneath the car. Mrs Mayhew had gone to work leaving the father-of-five, pictured at home with her and three of their children, working on the SUV . While she was gone, the 43-year-old was seriously injured when the heavy vehicle after the fell off its jack - crushing his chest in their home in Taylor Street (picture) in Saratoga Springs, Utah . 'I just said, 'I need to go check on him working on the car,' Mrs Mayhew told My Fox Philly. When she pulled up at the home, she heard her husband call out 'help me love.' She ran into the garage where she found Mr Mayhew underneath the Ford Explorer. 'He could barely breathe,' she told Fox 13. 'I knew he was in a lot of pain.' 'He could hear the cars go, he didn't know what was going to happen.' Mrs Mayhew called 911 and a neighbour helped use the jack to life the car off him while they waited for the emergency services to arrive. Mrs Mayhew (pictured with her husband, left, and the family, right) was at work at the time of the accident, began to get a strange feeling she urgently needed to see Mr Mayhew . Mrs Mayhew believes it was divine intervention the caused her to come home just in time to save her husband's life . Police had been concerned about internal bleeding and Mr Mayhew was rushed to Utah Universuty Hospital. Doctors found he had suffered six broken ribs but is expected to make a full recovery. Mrs Mayhew believes it was divine intervention the caused her to come home just in time to save her husband's life. 'I just believe a spirit told me,' she said. 'I believe that there's angels around us. My Heavenly Father was with him.'

Scott Mayhew was working on his car when it fell off its jack crushing him . Wife Nicole was at work when she felt a 'funny feeling' husband needed her . Rushed home to find Mr Mayhew in a great deal of pain under the vehicle . She believes it was divine intervention that told her to return and save him .

Former Arsenal and England defender Sol Campbell is part of a new campaign to encourage minorities to register to vote in next month's general election. Campbell has joined forces with Homeland actor David Harewood, musician Tinie Tempah and Paralympic medallist//television presenter Ade Adepitan. The campaign, run by Operation Black Vote, features the stars in striking photographs ahead of the voting registration deadline on April 20. Sol Campbell is part of a new campaign to encourage minorities to register to vote for the General Election . Ex-England star Campbell retired from football in 2012 and is considering a career in politics . Campbell, 40, last month ruled out standing for the Conservatives in Kensington after Sir Malcolm Rifkind announced he would be standing down. At the time he said his 'ambitions lie elsewhere in the political arena' which led to speculation he could run for London Mayor. Campbell posed for a photograph with his face coloured white alongside the caption, 'If you don't register to vote, you're taking the colour out of Britain.' And on launching the campaign, Harewood said: 'What it brilliantly illustrates is that if you don't register to vote, you are quite literally taking all the vibrancy we have in our community off the table . 'If you don't register to vote, politicians don't really care about you, politicians aren't really caring about what you have to say, what you have to do, anything. Campbell won 73 caps for his country, scoring one goal over the space of nine years . 'The only way they talk to you is if you register to vote. That is when you become an important part of the electorate.' Operation Black Vote also launched a 2015 general election manifesto with the aim of 'reclaiming democracy, empowering citizens and fighting race equalities'. It says that in the past black and minority ethnic (BME) groups presented a broad range of 'key policy demands' to all parties, but adds: 'Our experience shows that whilst all parties express interest in our proposals during elections, this interest soon evaporates once in power.' Instead OBV has created a list of manifesto points of its own, including automatic voter registration linked to the National Insurance system, the introduction of e-voting and proportional representation, voting from the age of 16, state funding of parties and a 'minister for race equality' in the Cabinet. Posters featuring David Harewood and Tinie Tempa in a new campaign to encourage minorities to register . Former Paralympian and current TV presenter Ade Adepitan is also part of the Operation Black Vote campaign .

Sol Campbell is part of a campaign to encourage minorities to vote . He joins David Harewood, Tinie Tempah and Ade Adepitan . Campbell has often said he is interested in a career in politics . He ruled out standing for the Conservatives in Kensington .

Sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych overwhelmed Gael Monfis 6-1, 6-4 Saturday to reach the final of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time. Berdych immediately took control from the baseline and Monfils struggled to cope with the fast pace imposed by the big-hitting Czech. Monfils won just 11 points in a lopsided first set before the Frenchman changed his strategy, using more sliced shots to break up his opponent's rhythm. Tomas Berdych has reached the Monte Carlo Masters final for the first time in his career . The sixth-seed defeated Frenchman Gael Monfis 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday to secure his place in the final . The move paid off early in the second set when Monfils broke back to level at 1-1 as Berdych made two forehand errors. Monfils failed to build on the momentum, though, dropping his next service game as his hopes of becoming the first French player in 15 years to make the final at the Country Club vanished. 'It's always difficult when I'm up against Tomas, I can't find the proper way to play him,' said the 14th-seeded Monfils after his sixth loss in seven matches against the Czech. 'Hopefully I'll find the solution one day.' Monfils, who was a wild-card entry this week after recovering from a hip injury sooner than expected, added that his poor percentage on his first serve was a decisive factor. 'But even when I served well, he was returning hard and deep,' Monfils said. 'He reads my serve very well.' Chasing a second Masters title 10 years after he made his breakthrough at the Paris Masters, Berdych will face either Rafael Nadal or top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the final. Berdych will face either Rafael Nadal or top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the final in Monte Carlo . Monfils won just 11 points in a lopsided first set as he struggled to cope with the big-hitting Czech . After dictating from the baseline in the first set, he was able to raise his game when Monfils looked capable of coming back. He fended off two consecutive break points in the sixth game of second set with authority, following up two big serves with powerful forehands. Berdych hit 21 winners and sealed his win in 67 minutes with a forehand down the line. The Czech has been in excellent form this year, reaching the semi-finals at the Australian Open and finishing runner-up in Doha and Rotterdam.

Tomas Berdych defeated Gael Monfis 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday . The sixth-seed reaches Monte Carlo Masters final for the first time . Berdych will face either Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic in the final .

Computers may soon be able to transmit the complexities of human personalities, the Stanford professor who originally set up Google's X laboratory has claimed. Sebastian Thrun, who founded the Google X laboratory where the Internet search giant has developed Google Glass and driverless cars, said it was often difficult to grasp concepts before they come to fruition. But he said that, much like data is now routinely transmitted via computers, the same may soon be true for full personalities. Scroll down for video . Sebastian Thrun (R), the founder of the Google X research library, looks on as virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier speaks at a symposium at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California on April 2, 2015 . 'Perhaps we can get to the point where we can outsource our own personal experiences entirely into a computer - and possibly our own personality. 'Maybe we're going to have a demo at some point where the computer runs 'Sebastian,'' he told a symposium Thursday evening at Stanford University. 'It's maybe unimaginable but it's not as far off as people think. It's very doable,' said the German-born computer scientist, who remains a fellow at Google. 'I do believe that in all these technologies we have just scratched the surface. 'Almost everything interesting hasn't been invented yet,' he said. Other upcoming inventions predicted by Thrun include flying cars, computers that are implantable into the human body, and medical treatments that will drastically curb unnatural deaths. Thrun was speaking as part of events to mark the premiere of 'The Demo,' an experimental opera about the 1968 data transmission test by scientist Doug Engelbart that helped pave the way for the creation of the Internet. But Jaron Lanier, a virtual reality pioneer known for his books on the philosophy of computers, doubted that scientists could ascertain how to share personalities. 'You are a moving target, and the way you change yourself in response to the presence of that technology would undo any ability to measure whether it has succeeded,' he said. The California giant's patent says that one day a robot personality could replicate the robot's owner, 'a deceased loved one,' or 'a celebrity.' Above it Atlas, which according to Google-owned Boston Dynamics, is a 'high mobility, humanoid robot designed to negotiate outdoor, rough terrain. According to Google owned Boston Dynamics, Atlas is a 'high mobility, humanoid robot designed to negotiate outdoor, rough terrain. 'Atlas can walk bipedally leaving the upper limbs free to lift, carry, and manipulate the environment. 'In extremely challenging terrain, Atlas is strong and coordinated enough to climb using hands and feet, to pick its way through congested spaces.' Lanier warned that Silicon Valley puts too much faith in technology's progress. 'I think we are going to have a real struggle to define ourselves in a humane and sweet way as we go through a lot of changes,' he said. He warned that technological innovations risked worsening inequality, saying: 'I don't think the interests of entrepreneurs and everyone else are always aligned.' He gave the example of Egypt, saying that Silicon Valley was too congratulatory about the role of social media in the 2011 revolution that brought down strongman Hosni Mubarak. 'When it starts to go wrong, we don't take responsibility for that. 'There is a way in which we are being a little selective in tallying our victories,' he said. Google has already developed a system to allow robots to download new personalities online. The system would allow machines to download them in a similar way to an app - and even have a different personality for each user. The patent says that the personality could replicate the robot's owner, 'a deceased loved one,' or 'a celebrity,' Google's patent details a cloud-based system where a personality could be downloaded to a robot, in the same way one might download an app. 'The robot personality may also be modifiable within a base personality construct (i.e., a default-persona) to provide states or moods representing transitory conditions of happiness, fear, surprise, perplexion (e.g., the Woody Allen robot), thoughtfulness, derision (e.g., the Rodney Dangerfield robot), and so forth,' states the patent. Friends will even be able to clone their robots and swap aspects of its personality. 'The personality and state may be shared with other robots so as to clone this robot within another device or devices. 'In this manner, a user may travel to another city, and download within a robot in that city (another 'skin') the personality and state matching the user's 'home location' robot. 'The robot personality thereby becomes transportable or transferable.' The firm also explains 'This disclosure relates to a robot imbued with a personality, or personalities. Google's patent drawings reveal the system can share personalities and download them . 'In particular, but without limitation, the disclosure provides for a robot that operates with personality attributes and related capabilities drawn from cloud computing capacities. 'Personality may be thought of as personification in the sense of human characteristics or qualities attributed to a non-human thing. 'A robot can be programmed to provide a desired look as well as interactability for the robot, which may be subject to change by the user or by the robot itself, such that the robot interface is customized to provide a desired personality for the robot.' Google already owns several firms developing robotic technology, including Atlas, 6.2 feet of metal with a plastic body that can walk, run, jump and even open doors. This is latest version of the Atlas robot created by Boston Dynamics, a Google-owned robot firm. Later this year, seven of the robots will compete in a 'robo oylmpics' - designed to recreate natural disasters the robots could one day be sent into. The upgraded Atlas is 75 percent new—only the lower legs and feet were carried over from the original design . The 'crane' stance, being held by Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Maccio left) in the 1984 film inspired the latest movements of the Atlas robot. It demonstrates strong balancing skills and composure and showcases the agility of the Google-owned machine, said the firm .

Google has already patented system to swap robot personalities . Sebastian Thrun says system to swap personalities is 'doable'

Police in Houston say a 34-year-old man got behind the wheel of his car while under the influence Sunday, leaving a path of destruction in his wake and killing two people, one of them a 6-year-old boy. Blaine Boudreaux has been charged with intoxication manslaughter, intoxicated assault and failure to stop and render aid involving death in connection to at least three separate DUI collisions that took place within three hours in Houston. Boudreaux, who also has an extensive DUI record in his native Louisiana, was allegedly drunk when he ran a red light on Lockwood Drive at around 6.3opm and slammed his Dodge pickup truck into a Honda Civic. Path of destruction: Blaine Boudreaux (left), 34, has been charged in connection to three separate DUI crashes in Houston that killed 6-year-old Josh Medrano, injured his mother and led to the death of a homeless man . Heartbroken: The family of 6-year-old Joshua Medrano are seen Wednesday leaving the courtroom where Blaine Boudreaux made an appearance on charges stemming from a trio of accidents in Houston. On of the boy's relatives screamed at the suspect: 'I hope you die!' Joshua Medrano, 6, who was a passenger in the sedan, was fatally injured. His mother, Cynthia, was hospitalized with a punctured lung and broken bones. Boudreaux was arrested at the scene after failing a field sobriety test. Three wrecks: The 34-year-old, who has a history of DUIs in Louisiana, is also accused of crashing into another car carrying a woman and a toddler . Several hours earlier, according to police, the 34-year-old man struck and killed 61-year-old vagrant Leonard Batiste walking along Texas 5 Spur near the University of Houston. Investigators say the homeless man was mowed down at around 5.15pm Sunday but his body was not discovered until Monday afternoon. Boudreaux’s entire bumper, complete with his license plate, was found nearby. Blaine Boudreaux also has been linked to a third collision that occurred about two hours before Batiste's death. The two-car crash took place in the 6600 block of Fannin Street and involved a mother and her 2-year-old child, who were taken to a hospital and later released. In that case, Boudreaux was issued a ticket by a police officer and allowed to leave the scene. After slamming into the elderly man on Texas 5 Spur, Boudreaux allegedly dozed off behind the wheel and didn't wake up until another driver honked at him to get his attention. That is when he ran the red light at the intersection of Lockwood and the East Freeway and slammed into Cynthia Medrano's black Honda, killing her son, according to officials. Joseph Rodriguez, the boy's stepfather, said little Joshua wanted to become a firefighter when he grew up. Rodriguez said the officer who stopped Boudreaux after the first accident involving the mother and toddler should have detained him instead of letting the man go. Prosecutor Alison Baimbridge told the Houston Chronicle investigators are now looking into that collision and resulting citation in light of Boudreaux's apparent intoxication about two hours. Cynthia Medrano, pictured here with her family, was driving Sunday evening with her young son in the passenger seat when police say Boudreaux ran a red light and plowed into her Honda Civic . Doomed: Even though the 6-year-old was buckled in, he suffered fatal injuries and died upon arriving at a hospital . When questioned by police after his arrest, Boudreaux allegedly admitted that he had taken anti-depressants and a drug used to treat addiction to opiates before getting behind the wheel of his pickup truck Sunday afternoon. Blaine Boudreaux, a Catholic school dropout who moved to Houston in his late teens, has recently lost his home security business and allowed his pharmacy technician license to lapse, reported the Chronicle. During his arraignment Wednesday morning, prosecutors revealed that the suspect has multiple outstanding warrants for DUIs in Louisiana. In one case, he also had jumped bail. In light of these facts, his bond was set at $100,000 on each of the three counts, reported the station KTRK. Boudreaux’s arraignment was attended by several members of Joshua Medrano's family who sobbed in court and showed Boudreaux the middle finger. One woman cried out 'I hope you die!' as the suspect clad in an orange jumpsuit was being led out of the courtroom. Shattered: Cynthia Medrano, pictured with Joshua and her husband, suffered a punctured lung and broken bones .

Blaine Boudreaux, 34, charged with intoxication manslaughter, intoxicated assault and failure to stop and render aid involving death . Accused of killing 6-year-old Joshua Medrano, injuring his mother, mowing down 61-year-old Leonard Batiste and slamming into into another vehicle . He was stopped by police after first crash involving mother and toddler but was let go with a ticket . Batiste, a homeless man, was found dead in a ditch a day later . One of Joshua Medrano's relatives screamed at Boudreaux in court: 'I hope you die!'

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

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

The West Indies believe they now dominate England captain Alastair Cook whose nightmare start to the series saw him fail in both innings of the first Test - along with opening partner Jonathan Trott. England finished on 116-3 to lead by 220 runs at the end of the third day in Antigua with seven second-innings wickets standing. But the hosts are jubilant that struggling Cook has twice fallen cheaply to the plan of bowling at him full and swinging around off stump. Alastair Cook failed with the bat once again on day three of the first Test in Antigua . Captain Cook also fell cheaply as he was out for 13 after edging a Taylor delivery into the slips . Asked whether the West Indies feel they have got the better of Cook, maiden Test centurion Jermaine Blackwood replied: ' Yes, I think so. We worked to the plan of separating Cook's bat from his body and it worked. Jerome Taylor stuck to the plan great.; . Taylor's pace partner Kemar Roach, who snared Cook in the first innings in similar fashion, said: 'Everyone knows Cook has a weakness.' Even more worrying for England is the form of Trott, whose footwork and head movement looked awry in both his brief knocks. The wisdom of him returning to the England side only 18 months after mental health issues forced him to quit the Ashes tour after his first Test roughing up by Mitchell Johnson in Brisbane now looks very questionable. BBC's Test Match Special pundit Geoff Boycott said: 'Trott's on the move, which is not great against the new ball. I don't think he's an opener.' James Tredwell, whose four for 47 made him the pick of the England bowlers, was the typical team man when pressed about the opening pair's struggles thus far. 'I guess whenever you go through a challenge - for wickets or runs - it can get on your mind at times, but they're both strong characters so I'm sure there'll be scores around the corner,' he said. 'It's their own issue but we'll stick with them. They're fine players.' Tredwell admits England's decision to fly Moeen Ali to Grenada for the second Test spurred him towards his four-wicket haul. Asked about Moeen linking up with the side on Saturday, he said: 'It's probably at the back of my mind but you try not to think too deeply about that. 'I wanted to give them a bit of a headache, shall we say, and hopefully I've done that now. 'So it's over to the people who matter to make that decision going forward in the series. There's another important innings to come so hopefully we can knock them over and get the win.' Jonathan Trott was also out cheaply as the first three wickets once again fell for not many . Jerome Taylor celebrates dismissing Trott for just four after he edged behind to Ramdin . Trott added a score of four to his first innings duck in his first Test since returning after an 18 month absence . Ian Bell also lost his wicket late on the third evening as England's first three wickets fell for just 52 runs . James Tredwell earlier picked up four wickets as England bowled West Indies out for 295 in their first innings . Jermaine Blackwood celebrates his maiden Test match century in his sixth Test match .

Alastair Cook's old failing against the full ball just outside off stump was again exploited by West Indies . BBC's Test Match Special pundit Geoff Boycott questioned wisdom of Jonathan Trott returning to the England side . England recovered from a shaky start to end third day of first Test on 116-3 in their second innings, a lead of 220 .

It looks like your typical outback fibro home, tin roof and all, but this property which is currently for sale is now at the centre of one of Australia's most chilling murder mysteries. For days now, detectives have swarmed over three bedroom Leeton home where Stephanie Scott's accused killer, high school cleaner Vincent Stanford, 24, lived with his mother Anika and elder brother Luke. In a rare scene of frantic activity on this peaceful suburban street, home to families and pensioners, investigators clad in blue forensic overalls heaped bags of evidence out the back of the property on Thursday evening. Detectives had first arrived at the property on Wednesday night speaking to two occupants before Mr Stanford arrived home and charged after investigators discovered discrepancies in his alibi. Police allege they discovered blood inside the school cleaner's Toyota Hilux, a picture of a burnt body on his mobile phone and a set of school keys thought to belong to Ms Scott inside the property itself. Neighbours told Daily Mail Australia the Stanford family have lived at the property, which is on the market for $179,000, for 'around 13 months'. Gail Scanlan, who lives next-door, said they would regularly chat to the 'beautifully manner' but quiet Mr Stanford over the backyard fence. Scroll down for video . This Leeton property looks like your typical outback home, tin roof and all, and now this property is now at the centre of the Stephanie Scott murder investigation . The back door of the Stanford family home was left permanently ajar as investigators swarmed the property in a quiet Leeton street on Thursday . Investigators lumped various items of interest next to a van in the fibro property's backyard . Clad in blue Forensic Services overalls, detectives were pictured hauling large bags containing items of interest into a waiting police vehicle . One of the recycling bins out the back of the home was pictured toppled over as police swarmed the property on Thursday evening . On Monday evening - the night after the alleged murder - neighbours said Stanford told them he had waved and said he had been 'busy' as he hung out his washing on their Hills Hoist, Fairfax Media reported. Daily Mail Australia understands the family have been renting the property, which was constructed in 1960. An advertisement published on the Domain property website touted the positive features of purchasing the three-bedroom home, targeted at potential buyers looking to escape the rental market. 'Why burn your money? Rent money is dead money & for just a small deposit & repayments close to your monthly rent we can move you into this Maiden Avenue home without a fuss. 'Boasting three bedrooms, separate lounge, dining & TV room plus evaporative air conditioning & two wood heaters this home is sure to please. Inspection anytime.' Inside the property: The Stanford home's laundry shows signs of wear-and-tear, with uneven tiling and white painted walls featuring signs of dirt and wear-and-tear . Privacy and warmth: The family home allows privacy for its occupants, with flowing red drapes and two wood heaters for families to enjoy . Much of the property, built in 1960, features wooden floorboards . A second family room features yet another wood burner. This autumn, temperatures have already reached lows of 10 degrees Celsius during the cold nights in recent days . Large trees out the front of the home provide shade for officers as they continue to raid the property . 'This home is sure to please': This is the property where police arrested Vincent Stanford on Wednesday night, accused of the murder of bride-to-be Stephanie Scott . One of the family bedrooms features full-length mirror wardrobe and a window for occupants to gaze outside . The modest property shows signs of age and wear-and-tear. White paint appears chipped and dirty on the walls of the laundry, where the Stanford family does their washing in two large stainless steel basin. Like many properties in the street, large trees cast shade on the front patio and long, flowing curtains provide a bit of privacy from passers-by. The family room features long red flowing curtains to keep the sun out. A large fireplace is the most prominent feature of the TV room, with the floor covered in drab gray carpeting lining up to wooden floorboards in the property's kitchen. An aged lime-green counter sits atop wooden cupboards and a simple stove where the Stanford family would whip up breakfast and dinner. The backyard is spacious and stretches back to a long, tin fence, over which the Stanfords often make small-talk with their neighbours and relax in the sunshine. One of their bins was pictured toppled over on Thursday, as police continued their investigations behind a thick white-and-blue line of police tape. On Friday morning, media watched as police stationed in two paddy-wagons kept an eye on the property. An aged lime-green counter sits atop wooden cupboards and a simple stove where the Stanford family would whip up breakfast and dinner. Vincent Stanford a . The home, built in 1960, shows some signs of wear and tear, including flaky white paint . Blue tiles on the floor with a small window for air, this is the bathroom of the Stanford family property . Washing site: Mr Stanford told neighbours over his fence he had been 'busy' as he hung out his clothes on his Hills Hoist . Search: Police and State Emergency Service volunteers are scouring irrigation channels near Leeton for Stephanie Scott's body . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Home where accused murderer Vincent Stanford, 24, lived with his mother and elder brother is for sale for $179,000 . The three-bedroom home, which features a tin-roof, is located on a quiet, leafy street home to families and pensioners . It is now a hub of frantic activity, with forensics police seizing items of interest and checking for fingerprints . Mr Stanford was arrested at the property on Wednesday night after police found discrepancies in his alibi . Police reportedly discovered school keys believed to belong to bride-to-be alleged victim Stephanie Scott . Daily Mail Australia understands the family have rented the fibro property for a little more than a year . An advertisement highlights the home's appeal for local buyers seeking to escape the rental market . 'Why burn your money? Rent money is dead money...(requires) just a small deposit & repayments' Ms Scott's body has not been found but police are scouring irrigation channels and the bush for clues .

Two Ukip council candidates have been taken to school by a teacher who covered their sloppy election leaflet in corrections - but they claim it is a dirty tricks campaign. Suzy Howlett, 54, who specialises in teaching foreign-born children English, has embarrassed husband and wife team Derek Tanswell and Sharon Snook over their spelling, punctuation and grammar. In one section Mr Tanswell and Ms Snook promise that Ukip will 'take back control of our boarders' - so the teacher wrote in red: 'I think you mean borders, not residents of a school or guest house'. Scroll down for video . Back to school: A teacher has taken her red pen to an error-strewn Ukip leaflet that landed on her doormat . Back to basics: The teacher picked up on the use of boarders and wrote: 'I think you mean borders, not residents of a school or guest house' In their leaflet the councillors also tell prospective voters: 'If you vote Ukip your get Ukip' - so the marker wrote: 'You'll?'. One handwritten note about the leaflet's opening paragraph says: 'This 'sentence' is long and obscure. It needs some punctuation if it is to make sense'. The Ukip candidates, from Frome, Somerset, defected to Nigel Farage's party two weeks ago and hope to be re-elected in May, having left the Lib Dems to improve their chances. Expert: Suzy Howlett, 54, who specialises in teaching foreign-born children English, took her red pen to the leaflet and sent it to her children . Mr Tanswell today said his former party have 'hacked' his emails for information to create a slapdash leaflet to scupper their election hopes, and has called in police. However, a party source has suggested the leaflet is genuine. He said: 'They had to rewrite everything and it looks like they didn't have time to spell check it.' Mrs Howlett, a specialist teacher with 32 years' experience, told MailOnline she enjoyed a 'happy two minutes' correcting their work. Using a red pen she highlighted the incorrect use of words, lack of apostrophes, flabby language, poor spellings and use of Americanisms. Their error-strewn Ukip leaflet has been shared thousands of times online. Mrs Howlett said: 'I marked it during a happy two minutes last night. I had heard about the leaflet from friends and my husband brought home a copy and straight away I told him I was eager to take a red pen to it. 'The part about borders - or boarders -  really made me laugh. I took a picture of my work and my children, Lucy and George, were very amused by it. They posted it to their friends, and it took off. 'I teach children who speak English as an additional language and advise other teachers about how to help them. There is no shame in having difficulties with spelling, punctuation and grammar. Some of my nearest and dearest have a few issues at times, and I am certainly not poking fun at dyslexia. 'But what I am saying is that there is a problem when people don't recognise their own shortcomings. 'I have not met the candidates, but the leaflet suggests that if you can't check something like this properly, how can you run something properly if you were to be elected. 'I am most certainly not going to vote Ukip, absolutely not, but I will not say who I will be voting for. 'I won't discuss (Ukip) policies, I will just say that the children I work with are a delight, and some of them could teach Mr Tanswell a thing or two about apostrophes'. Election campaign: Derek Tanswell and Sharon Snook, left and right,  defected to Nigel Farage's party two weeks ago and hope to be re-elected in May . Hint: This bullet point lacks the necessary apostrophe in one of more than 20 corrections . Lost in translation: A key section to persuade voters to back them next month also backfired . Changes: Mrs Hewlett suggested in her red notes 'try not to keep using apostrophes for plurals' A picture of the annotated leaflet has spread across the internet after it was posted on Reddit by a user who said a mother of a friend had marked it after finding it on her doormat. The leaflet also boasted about Snook and Tanswell's campaigning which led to the creation of ten free parking spaces at the local Cattle Market car park. Mr. Tanswell says the Liberal Democrats have put out the leaflet to 'stitch him up'. He said 'They have been hacking into my emails, the Liberal Democrats. They've hacked it all and I have the police looking at it now. 'It's the Liberal Democrats who are doing it all. They've hacked into my emails, they've basically got hold my stuff, they are producing it, they are sending it out, they are doing everything they can. 'I'm receiving about 20, 30 phone calls before 12 o'clock today threatening to kill me. The police are on to all of that'. Mr. Tanswell, 48, who runs a plumbing and heating company, added: 'I used to be a Liberal Democrat councillor. 'About a month ago, I left the Liberal Democrats to go UKIP and obviously a lot of them don't like it, so they are producing stuff like [the flyer] and putting it out and putting my name to it. 'I spoke to the police this morning. They are worried about it because people are making threats to kill me and stuff. Supportive: Mrs Howlett says she was not poking fun, adding: 'There is no shame in having difficulties with spelling, punctuation and grammar' 'They believe the propaganda from the national parties, like the Liberal party are saying that UKIP are racist. That's not true. They don't like it. 'I was a Liberal Democrat councillor and I've gone to UKIP - they don't like that. These people are very vindictive. 'I don't know who the death threats are coming from but the police are investigating it now. 'The Liberal Democrats have put all that s*** out about me. They've stuck a load of stuff on my Facebook, they hacked into that.' A Liberal Democrat spokesman said this afternoon: ‘The idea that the Liberal Democrats had anything to do with Cllr Tanswell’s absurd allegations is categorically untrue. 'Liberal Democrats take the accusation that the party was involved in illegal activity such as the hacking of emails seriously, and the local party is exploring its options.’ Mrs Howlett asked MailOnline to include a link to the charity Against Malaria, recommended by the charity Effective Altruism, which her son George, 24, volunteers for.

Election candidates failed to check spelling, punctuation and grammar . Derek Tanswell and Sharon Snook's leaflet said Ukip will protect 'boarders' Teacher, who helps children born abroad with their English, responded by circling mistake and said: 'I think you mean borders' Mr Tanswell left Lib Dems last month and claims they are behind leaflet .

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

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

Sheffield Wednesday chief executive Paul Aldridge will leave the Championship club at the end of next season. Aldridge, who has previously worked at West Ham, Leicester City and Manchester City, joined the club as vice chairman and CEO in January 2011. Wednesday have brought in Adam Pearson and Glenn Roeder to work alongside head coach Stuart Gray. Sheffield Wednesday chief executive Paul Aldridge (left) will leave the club at the end of next season . Chairman Dejphon Chansiri said the trio would form 'a three-man sporting director by committee' at Hillsborough. Former Hull City and Derby County owner Pearson will advise on business. Aldridge said: 'I have had a tremendous time at the club and look forward to playing my part next season in what I hope will be a very successful campaign. Glenn Roeder is now part of a new managerial committee team at the Championship outfit . Adam Pearson helped lead Hull to the Premier League and will be hoping he can do the same at Wednesday . 'I am sure by giving the chairman sufficient time to consider who is the right person to lead the club into its 150th anniversary, he will appoint the most suitable successor. 'I know I have a very busy summer ahead, we have at least two major projects starting later this month. Supporters will notice a big difference when they come back at the start of next season and see the new pitch and giant screen. 'I am also hoping to be very busy playing my part in the overhaul of the playing squad, the chairman has made it quite clear he wants to be challenging from the start of the new season.' Stuart Gray is the manager of the club and has done well since taking over from former boss Dave Jones .

Paul Aldridge joined the club as vice chairman and CEO in January 2011 . Aldridge had before worked at West Ham, Leieceter and Manchester City . Glenn Roeder and Adam Pearson are part of a new management team at Sheffield Wednesday .

A seller on eBay has claimed that he has former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez's jailhouse identification card - and he's trying to auction it off. The eBay listing, posted Friday, showed a laminated badge featuring a photo of Hernandez, 25, and identifying information, including his height, weight and birth date. Hernandez is currently in prison during his trial for the the June 2013 shooting death of Odin Lloyd, who was dating his fiancée's sister. Lloyd was shot six times in an industrial park less than a mile from Hernandez's home. Scroll down for video . An eBay user posted what appears to be laminated badge that featured a photo of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez and identifying information about the 25-year-old . The listing on eBay claimed that it was selling Hernandez's Suffolk County jail ID card, according to CBS Boston. 'I was in jail with Aaron Hernandez the for patriot super star.. I happen to com across his jail id (sic),' the user posted. The starting price for the card was $500, though there were no bids on the item when the auction was removed from the site on Saturday. It is unclear whether the user or eBay staff removed the auction item from the site. The listing, which was deleted on Saturday and had zero bids, was posted by a user who claimed he was in jail with Hernandez . Jurors in Hernandez's trial deliberated for nearly 20 hours over the last week considering whether to convict the former football player. They return to court on Monday. In addition to the murder charge, they must decide whether to convict him on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Two friends of Hernandez, Ernest Wallace and Carlos Ortiz, are also charged with murder and will be tried separately. Hernandez is currently in prison during his trial for the the June 2013 shooting death of Odin Lloyd, who was dating his fiancée's sister . Prosecutors contend that the three men, in the early hours of June 17, 2013, picked Lloyd up at his home in Boston and drove him to the industrial park where his body was found riddled with bullets later that day. During the trial, which began in January and featured more than 130 witnesses, prosecutors showed video footage of Hernandez coming and going from his home around the time of Lloyd's death. Investigators did not recover the gun that was used to shoot Lloyd, a .45-caliber Glock pistol. Hernandez faces a charge of murder and two firearms-related violations. If convicted of first-degree murder, he would be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. A second-degree murder conviction would lead to a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 15 years. Hernandez had been a rising star in the National Football League with a $41million contract when he was arrested on June 26, 2013. The Patriots dropped him within hours.

An eBay listing posted Friday showed a laminated badge featuring a photo of Hernandez and identifying information including height and weight . The listing claiming ID was from Soffolk County Jail was deleted Saturday . No bids had been put on the listing, which had a starting price of $500 . Hernandez is currently in prison during his trial for the the June 2013 shooting death of Odin Lloyd .

The collapse of yesterday's Old Bailey trial will raise question marks about the judgment of the Labour darling who took a central role in the disastrous and misguided prosecutions of journalists. Keir Starmer, who ran the Crown Prosecution Service for five years, was in charge when Operation Elveden began its tainted 'witch hunt' into tabloid journalists. Starting with dawn raids on suspects' homes, mass arrests and long periods of bail, it ended in not guilty verdicts – and will now prompt a fresh examination of the tenure of the most controversial DPP of modern times. Central role: Former Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer was in charge of Operation Elveden . Most controversially, he pushed the use of an almost unheard of 13th century law – misconduct in public office – to go after journalists for what amounted to them simply doing their jobs of informing the public. Despite the best efforts of prosecutors and millions of pounds of public money, juries have almost universally refused to convict, and after four more reporters were cleared yesterday and all but a handful of cases withdrawn, Elveden was left in ruins. Already a KCB and a QC, in a few weeks' time Sir Keir Starmer is likely to add MP to his lengthy list of titles and be returned for the safe Labour seat of Holborn and St Pancras in north London. It will feel like a natural step for the son of 'Guardian-reading' parents who named him after the founder of the Labour Party, Keir Hardie. Current Director of Public Prosecutions boss Alison Saunders (pictured) The 2001 'human rights lawyer of the year' is so admired by Labour it reportedly delayed candidate selection in the north London seat so he could rack up enough time as a party member to get on the list. With previous DPPs, it was a largely behind closed doors role. But under Starmer it was far more public. Rather than shunning the limelight, he relished it. Some weeks it even appeared he was holding court with the media more often than Cabinet ministers. All pretence of political impartiality went out the window, and he repeatedly picked fights with the Tories, most notably on human rights and the law allowing homeowners to defend their property against intruders. In one clash in 2009 a BBC interviewer questioned his impartiality, pointing out his political background and role in a 'Socialist Alternatives' magazine. He also angered the Tories when he said plans to scrap the Human Rights Act would 'shame' Britain. He also re-wrote the law on assisted suicide – quickly dubbed 'Starmer's Law' – setting out circumstances in which those who help others kill themselves can expect to escape prosecution. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Trial of journalists paying public officials collapsed at Old Bailey on Friday . Raises questions over judgement of Keir Starmer, who led the investigation . He pushed use of 'unheard' 13th century law - misconduct in public office . Operation Elveden, which has now cost taxpayer £20million, left in ruins .

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

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

Marco Rubio has claimed people are 'born with a sexual preference' while insisting state legislators should decide whether or not to allow gay marriage. The presidential candidate spoke to CBS's Face the Nation after admitting in an interview he would attend the same-sex wedding of a family member or staffer - even if he didn't agree with the decision. The Florida Senator told Bob Schieffer that he wasn't against gay marriage, but believes the 'definition of the institution of marriage should be between one man and one woman'. Scroll down for video . Marco Rubio told Face The Nation he believes people are born with a sexual preference, but insisted same-sex marriage should not be a constitutional right . He added: 'States have always regulated marriage. And if a state wants to have a different definition, you should petition the state legislature and have a political debate. 'I don't think courts should be making that decision. 'I don't believe same-sex marriage is a Constitutional right,' Rubio continued. 'I also don't believe that your sexual preferences are a choice for the vast and enormous majority of people. 'In fact...I believe that sexual preference is something that people are born with.' Last week, during an interview with Fusion magazine, he said if someone he 'cared' for was involved in a same-sex union he would 'of course attend'. He added: I'm not going to hurt them simply because I disagree with a choice they've made or because I disagree with a decision they've made, or whatever it may be. 'Ultimately, if someone that you care for and is part of your family has decided to move in one direction or another or feels that way because of who they love, you respect that because you love them.' Rubio also noted that, as a Catholic, he believes divorce is wrong, but he wouldn't stop loving someone if they were divorced. The Miami politician announced he is running for president last week. Donors have said their candidate has already received monetary commitments in excess of the $40 million he will likely need to battle through a presidential primary season that will feature a crowd of seasoned Republican candidates with strong financial backing. Last week the Florida Senator admitted he would attend the gay wedding of someone he 'cared' for, even if he didn't agree with what they were doing .

Senator told Face the Nation same-sex marriage isn't a Constitutional right . Added that it should be left up to the states to decide whether to allow it . Comments came after sparking debate following an interview with Fusion . Said he doesn't agree with gay marriage, but would attend a same-sex union if it was somebody he 'cared' for .

Alastair Cook has been working on a new, more open stance with former England batting coach Graham Gooch over the past few months. But in the first Test against the West Indies, I think he overdid it. The picture below shows Cook playing against India at Lord's in 2007 — when he was playing well — with a near perfect stance. His front foot is slightly open but not too far past the line of leg stump. Compare that to the other picture from last week, in which his front foot is far too open. It means that he has a long way to go to get to off stump, and he doesn't have time to adjust to the delivery and set himself. Alastair Cook has been working on a new stance, but he appears to have overdone it against the West Indies . England head coach Peter Moores and Cook stand together during a nets session in Grenada on Monday . Cook prepares to play a shot during a training session at the Grenada National Stadium in St Georges . Cook plays a shot during a training session at the Grenada National Stadium in St Georges on Monday . In this scenario, because his front foot is still landing as the ball is halfway down, he is forced to play the shot with his hands away from his body, which is when you're most likely to nick the ball to the wicketkeeper or slips. He's clearly trying to open up his shoulders — perhaps he felt a bit closed off last summer — but he moved his front foot way too far against the West Indies and when you're out of nick and under pressure, your movements become exaggerated. It's important to note that in the second picture he has already started to move, making his footwork look worse than it is, but also that Cook has never been a brilliant front-foot player. He's at his best when he gets his movements out of the way early, giving him time to move to the pitch of the ball and bend his front knee into the drive. Of course, when you're in form you don't think about these things. But this is the hardest thing to do. Cook's greatest asset is his mental strength, and what he needs to do in matches is give himself 20 minutes to get settled. After a few boundaries it'll all come naturally. Saying that, I saw him in the nets on Sunday and he looked bloody good! So don't write him off yet. Cook plays a shot during day one of the first test match between West Indies and England last week . Cook kicks out in frustration after being dismissed for 13 runs by a catch from Sulieman Benn on Wednesday .

England captain Alastair Cook has been working on a new batting stance . His new stance has his front foot too far out without protecting the wicket . As a result, he doesn't have time to adjust to the delivery and set himself . Cook probably overdid his new stance against the West Indies . Still, he shouldn't be written off just yet and impressed in training .

Suddenly, at the age of 34 and after 15 years of hoping for the exact opposite, I desperately wanted to get pregnant. My husband Russell was ready to be a father, we were financially secure and after editing a weekly magazine in New York for four stressful years, I was ready to resign and focus on building a family. Eleven months later, when my body was still not doing what I demanded, I got depressed, stressed and scared. Proud mum Sarah Ivens with her two children, William (left) and one-year-old Matilda (centre) 'Have I left it too late to have a baby?’ I’d wail impatiently to Russell as month after month I’d clutch at my abdomen in pain as my period started, filled with a burgeoning dread that my body was failing us. ‘I always put my career first, and travelling and having our dream wedding. Now I’m worried I’m too old.’ I was paranoid that my life decisions had left my baby dreams impossible to reach. During my pre-broody years I’d been bombarded with images of 40-something celebrities, gloating about how easy it had been for them to conceive naturally and quickly. Of course, horror stories in the tabloids tried to persuade me that I had about as much chance of procreating successfully after the age of 30 as I did of making it to The X Factor finals, but I had decided to follow the stars and wear blinkers. The truth, I was quickly discovering, lay somewhere in the middle of the heartbreak, guilt and misinformation women find themselves drowning in as they consider motherhood. Happy family: After years of heartbreak, Sarah and Russell have two children William, (centre) and Matilda . Pregnancy expert Zita West said: ‘I think in a way modern life has done women a disservice. ‘We’re told we can have it all, so women go on the pill while they are building their careers for many, many years, which masks any issues they may have such as polycystic ovary syndrome or endometriosis. 'Then when they decide to have a baby in their 30s, they are shocked if it doesn’t happen as they planned. 'We know that fertility starts to decline at 35 and that age is the biggest factor in a woman’s ability to conceive. Sarah and Russell celebrate their wedding with a dream day in the Cotswolds in 2009 . Expectant parents Sarah and husband Russell prepare for their son William's imminent arrival in 2011 . 'What women need to do immediately is ask their mothers what age they went through the menopause: this is a key genetic factor in your own fertility, and your cycle starts to decline rapidly 10 years before you hit the menopause.’ Eventually, Russ and I conceived - naturally - but at the 13-week scan, the other horrific factor of late motherhood reared its ugly head. Our baby had severe chromosomal abnormalities and had zero chance of survival. I was advised by a series of doctors to have a medical abortion, to safeguard my future fertility and mental state. ‘The sooner we get this unviable pregnancy dealt with, the quicker you can go on to conceive a healthy baby,’ our specialist advised us. This sounds callous, but even through the fog of utter devastation I knew he was being cruel to be kind: I didn’t have too much time. I was turning 35 in one month. A few days later, as I was wheeled into the operating theatre, tears streamed down my cheeks and neck and onto my pale blue hospital robe. Everyone was sad for me, but this was quite a common occurrence for a woman of my dotage. ‘Well, you have left it quite late, haven’t you,’ a few supposed sympathisers uttered in my direction when I was feeling sorry for myself. What had I expected? Preparing to be a new mum, Sarah poses at nine months pregnant with her son William, born in 2011 . Friends were as divided as the media when it came to declaring their true fertility stories. While one friend admits to leaving it too late and worrying herself to sleep each night over the mounting IVF treatment bills (her husband has insisted, scared of debt, she stop with the baby dream when they hit the £50,000 mark); another friend is determined to put off pregnancy until she has passed some professional exams. ‘I’ll only be 37 when I’m done – and if I have to re-sit, I can delay pregnancy another year easily,’ she tells me, perhaps naively. Another friend got joyously pregnant with her first child on the eve of her 40th birthday. Sarah celebrates the joy of having her son, William in 2011, after the grief of having to end her first pregnancy . Her husband – who was depressed at being made redundant – threatened to kill himself if she kept the baby. So she had an abortion, while he suddenly seemed to get better – better enough to leave her for a 20-something woman he met in his new job a few months later. ‘I’ll regret that choice for the rest of my life,’ she recently declared. ‘It wasn’t until my womb was empty and he’d gone that I realised I wanted a baby more than I wanted him.’ Other friends in their mid-to-late 30s are choosing to stick their heads in the sand. ‘If I get to 40 and I’m still single, I’ll get just find a sperm donor,’ is the flippant battle cry of many women I know. Some friends get pregnant as soon as they decide to start trying, of course, and those ones frustrate me the most. There is nothing noble in my frustration; I am despicably jealous – especially when these women don’t appreciate how lucky they are. So what can women who know they want to have children in the future do to safeguard their future fertility? ‘The medical profession is considering lifestyle more,’ says West. ‘Women and men need to look at their eating habits and whether they are under or overweight. 'A Body Mass Index of between 19 and 26 is ideal for protecting fertility health. Take multivitamins. 'Avoid fizzy drinks and processed foods; drink alcohol and caffeine in moderation and stop smoking and using drugs. 'All these things cause free radical damage, which harms your long-term chances of conceiving. 'There are no magic answers here; future parents just need to follow a healthy lifestyle.’ West also thinks women should address any psychological issues they have before trying to become a parent. Sarah's much longed-for son William, tenderly kisses his newborn baby sister Matilda . ‘Modern women are all about not getting pregnant, then suddenly a switch flips in their head at a certain age and they think they should be able to conceive immediately. Yet blockages exist and they need to ask themselves questions to stop their sub-conscious sending negative messages. 'How do you visualise your body? How do you connect with your womb?' asks West. 'I believe acupuncture, hypnotherapy and counselling can help a woman prepare her body for the journey towards motherhood.’ Now I am part of the envy-inducing club: I have two healthy children, a boy and a girl, although I did lose another pregnancy at 12 weeks in between their joyous arrivals. And that wonderful feeling is not something I’d want any woman who desires it to miss out on because she has been lulled into a false sense of security or stress due to the misinformation surrounding the issue of fertility today. ‘One day’ is a long way away. Take control of your options today.

Journalist Sarah Ivens, 39, tells of her struggle to get pregnant aged 34 . The mother-of-two tried for years before having a child . She believes women need to be more aware of the difficulty of conceiving .

A woman was caught on camera sobbing with blood on her face as she was being arrested for the stabbing death of her husband in San Diego Sunday. Sandra Mathis, 52, surrendered to police just after 4.45pm in the 1800 block of Commercial Street after police say she repeatedly plunged a knife into her husband's upper torso. The 48-year-old victim was discovered lying on the ground unresponsive with blood gushing from a wound in his neck. He was taken to UCSD Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries two hours later. Scroll down for video . Bloody Sunday: Sandra Mathis, 52, was charged with murder after police say she stabbed her 48-year-old husband multiple times in the upper torso after an argument. The woman was caught on camera weeping with blood on her face during her arrest Sunday . In broad daylight: Mathis' 48-year-old husband was found bleeding from a wound in his neck under a bridge in the 1800 block of Commercial Street in San Diego Sunday afternoon . According to police, the victim and his wife were homeless and living in a makeshift tent camp under a bridge in the Barrio Logan section of San Diego. Police officers who responded to the scene found Sandra Mathis trying to revive her mortally wounded husband, but to no avail, according to the station CBS8. News cameras were rolling as the dishevelled, blood-spattered woman missing several teeth was placed in handcuffs. Mrs Mathis was charged with murder and taken to the Los Colinas Detention Facility. Responding officers seized a knife believed to be the murder weapon from the scene. First aid: Officers found Sandra Mathis trying to revive her mortally wounded husband . Strained marriage: Mathis and her husband were homeless and suffering from alcohol problems . Police said there was no history of domestic violence between the couple down-on-their-luck couple, but their friends said they both had a drinking problem. Investigators say the stabbing was sparked by an argument between the husband and wife. Carmen Chambers, who knew Mathis and her spouse, said they appeared to be devoted to one another, but their difficult circumstances may have put a strain on their relationship.

Sandra Mathis, 52, charged with murder for allegedly stabbing 48-year-old husband multiple times after argument . Mathis was caught on camera weeping with blood on her face as she was being handcuffed . Couple, who had problems with alcohol, lived in makeshift camp under a bridge in San Diego .

A parolee who crashed into and killed a newlywed mother while fleeing police in a high speed pursuit apologized to her husband as he was sentenced to at least 20 years' in jail. John McCallum, 27, was this week sentenced for a charge of second-degree murder after he broadsided Francesca Weatherhead, 25, while fleeing police following a botched burglary. The crash at an intersection in Redford, Detroit, flipped Mrs Weatherhead's vehicle and killed her on October 6 last year. Francesca Weatherhead (pictured) was killed when parolee John McCallum collided with her vehicle while fleeing police . McCallum (left) was sentenced to 20 - 45 years' in jail for the killing of Francesca Weatherhead, who had only months before married her college sweetheart Matthew (pictured together right) Her death caused outrage when it was revealed McCallum had been paroled not five months prior - despite being sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in prison on his latest break-in and drug possession arrest. He had first been eligible for parole in September 2013 but was held longer because authorities thought he needed to complete a violence prevention program. Yet he was released just months later, after the Michigan Department of Corrections decided he successfully passed the program. During sentencing on Tuesday, McCallum told Mrs Weatherhead's husband he thought of what happened every day from inside his jail cell. He said: 'If I could have avoided the death of her, I would have. I would like to say I'm sorry,' the Detroit Free Press reported. Despite his contrition, Judge Cynthia Gray Hathaway sentenced him to 20-45 years in prison after he struck a plea deal with prosecutors in which charges of home invasion and reckless driving causing death were dropped. Mrs Weatherhead was driving to her job as a sales manager when McCallum ran a red light in his Ford Escape and struck her car. Francesca and Matthew Weatherhead pose for an engagement photo. The couple married in June but she was killed only months later . The two met at Michigan State University, where Matthew Weatherhead was going to medical school . She had married Matthew Weatherhead in June, and was putting her husband through medical school at MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mrs Weatherhead graduated from Trenton High School, where she played softball and was named homecoming queen. She went on to attend Michigan State University and graduated in 2010 with a degree in business administration and marketing. Her family previously expressed their dismay at losing such a beloved family member, The News Herald reported. Her younger sister Nina Vitale said: 'Words cannot express what an overwhelming feeling it is to lose someone so close to you. 'She was more than a daughter, sister, wife or friend. She was our strength and we are lost without her.' Mr Weatherhead told the court his partner was a wonderful wife and would have been a great mother .

John McCallum has apologized for the death of Francesca Weatherhead . He was fleeing police when he ran a red light and crashed into her vehicle . Mrs Weatherhead, a newlywed 25-year-old, was killed in the collision . It was later revealed McCallum was a recent parolee with a long rap sheet . He apologized in court after he was sentenced to at least 20 years' jail .

Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao will be the biggest fight of all time financially and the most significant this century. Evaluating the greatest ever fights is a complex variable of several factors including not only the quality and excitement of the action but the political, social and cultural undertones, the scale of expectation and outside influences. Where Money Man v PacMan comes to rank among the most important fights in ring history will depend upon what happens that coming night in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. In this, the sixth in a series of 12 fights that shaped boxing history, I recall when a hard man could take no more... THE NO MAS FIGHT . New Orleans, Louisiana . November 25, 1980 . Sugar Ray Leonard v Roberto Duran . The first two of the three fights between the Sugar Man and Hands of Stone raised the curtain on what is considered the golden age of boxing in the classic middling weights of boxing, with Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler engaging each other in some of the ring’s epic battles. By way of a preview, Leonard had defeated the previous — and equally great — Felix Trinidad to win the world welterweight title. Sugar Ray Leonard celebrates after Roberto Duran quit in their fight in Louisiana in November 1980 . Leonard decided to use his exceptional speed and movement to beat the Panamanian in the second fight . GEORGE FOREMAN V MUHAMMAD ALI . October 30, 1974, Kinshasa, Zaire . JOE FRAZIER v MUHAMMAD ALI . March 8, 1971, Madison Square Garden, New York . JACK JOHNSON v JAMES JEFFRIES . July 4, 1910, Reno, Nevada . JOE LOUIS v MAX SCHMELING . June 22, 1938, Yankee Stadium, New York . MUHAMMAD ALI V JOE FRAIZIER . October 1, 1975, Quezon City, Philippines . In his first defence, Sugar Ray had been contentiously outpointed by Duran in Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. So confused was the scoring that the result was first announced as a majority decision. That was changed to unanimous in Duran’s favour after one judge was found to have totalled his score incorrectly and his card was altered from a draw to 148-147. There was more uproar when that judge was revealed to have marked just three rounds in favour of Duran and only two for Leonard — with 10 even. That was described as ‘a monument to indecision’. Come the inevitable rematch eight months later, in the Louisana Superdome in New Orleans on November 25, 1980, controversy was to be replaced by disbelief. Leonard had gambled in the first fight by taking the macho decision to take on the Panamanian hard man in a mano-a-mano slug-out. Second time around he wisely chose to use his exceptional ability, especially his speed and movement. Duran became frustrated as Leonard danced around him before unleashing his punches . After being caught flush in the face in the eighth round, Duran turned his back and said 'No mas' ‘The whole fight I was moving. Moving. Then voom, I’d snap his head back with a jab. Voom, I’d snap it back again. He’d try to get me on the ropes. I’d pivot, spin off and pow, come under with a punch.’ So it went for more than seven rounds, with Duran becoming increasingly frustrated. In the eighth Leonard cranked up the psychological pressure by waving his right arm in circles and then planting a left flush in Duran’s face. There had been a moment earlier when Leonard appeared to pat him playfully on the backside. Just before the bell Duran turned his back and walked to his corner, waving his arms to indicate he was finished and famously telling the referee: ‘No mas.’ Spanish for no more. Leonard celebrates after his opponent quit, and said it was more of an achievement than knocking Duran out . The result stunned the watching world, and it took three years for Duran to rebuild his reputation . The watching world was stunned. Here was one of the most heroic warriors in boxing history quitting in the most humiliating manner possible. Clearly he felt humiliated. Sensing the reaction Duran claimed he had stomach cramps caused by eating too heavily after the morning weigh-in. But his manager Carlos Eleta said: ‘He always eats like that before a fight. He quit because he was embarrassed.’ Duran had been a national icon in Panama and there was anger on the streets at his action. Television commercials featuring him were taken off. It took three years for Duran to restore his high place in his country’s esteem. He did so on June 16, 1983, his 32nd birthday, by knocking out Davey Moore in Las Vegas to win the world light-middleweight title. Rejoicing returned to the streets. Leonard would win their third fight in 1989 by a points landslide, thereby retaining the world super-middleweight title. But Sugar Ray took most pride from the trilogy from forcing Duran to say No Mas. He said: ‘To me, making Roberto Duran to quit was better than knocking him out.’

Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao is now just nine days away . Sportsmail's Jeff Powell has been counting down the greatest fights . In the sixth of a series of 12 fights that shaped boxing history, we have Sugar Ray Leonard v Roberto Duran . Leonard humiliated his opponent until he said 'No Mas' - no more . It took Duran three years to reclaim his mantle as a hero in Panama .

This is the moment when a not-so-little baby elephant seal emerged from the sea to give a surprised tourist one big cuddle. Charlene Fritz, 35, was visiting Snow Hill Island in the Antarctic Peninsula as part of an expedition when she made an unusual friend on the beach. Despite being no more than two months old, the elephant seal pup is still thought to have weighed around 200lbs, and Ms Fritz had a struggle sitting upright. Scroll down for video . One big cuddle: The elephant seal is thought to have been no more than two months old, but at a whopping 200lbs, Canadian tourist Charlene Fritz still struggled to reciprocate the hug . Making friends: Ms Fritz had the surprise of a lifetime when the baby elephant seal came out of the water for a cuddle during an expedition to Snow Hill Island in the Antarctic Peninsula . Will you be my mummy? Elephant seal pups are abandoned by their mothers at just one month to learn how to take care of themselves . Charlene, from Saskatchewan, Canada, said: 'The seal climbed on top of me without hesitation. We shared a very sweet moment in time I will never forget. 'Her mouth was all pink inside and her eyes were amazing to look into. Like the deepest depths of the sea. I could have stared into her eyes forever.' She added: 'It was made very clear to me that I was in no way allowed to touch her with my hands or approach her. 'She came to me from across the beach and made all of the decisions to cuddle up. I wanted to hug her so badly. 'Physically she felt like a big dough ball, super warm and like she had no bones. She did not smell of fish or have bad breath. She had never even eaten a fish at that point in her life. Rules: Ms Fritz explains that she badly wanted to hug the baby seal, but that regulations on the Antarctic expedition dictated that she in no way touch the pup . 'Sweet moment in time': Ms Fritz described the seal pup's eyes as being 'like the deepest depths of the sea' Crushing: Ms Fritz struggles to sit upright under the weight of the 200lbs baby elephant seal . Two young elephant selas have a rest on the shore of Snow Hill Island, Antarctic Peninsula . Charlene, whose 2011 encounter with the seal was filmed by a friend, had at first wondered why the seal was so friendly but later learned about the harsh weaning process. She said: 'Basically the mother fattens them up with her milk for a month or so, then abandons them on the beach. 'They have never been in the ocean to learn to fish or anything and basically lay there starving until they figure out to take the leap of faith and go into the sea. 'This is why they can be so sweet and looking for love, I guess.' However, an encounter with a full-grown elephant would have been a different prospect. Males of the species can weigh up to two tonnes and are known to have a nasty temper during mating season as the battle to control harems of females.

The two-month-old baby seal came up for a hug on Antarctic Peninsula . Despite being a pup, the seal is believed to have weighed 200lbs . Adorable cuddle caught on camera by Canadian tourists .

Bayern Munich have joined Manchester United and Liverpool in the race to sign Memphis Depay. The PSV Eindhoven star's talents have been compared to those of a young Cristiano Ronaldo by Ronald de Boer, who also claims United could have the edge over Liverpool in a battle for the Holland forward. The 21-year-old Dutch international has played a starring role in PSV's Eredivisie title success this season. He is the subject of offers from Liverpool and Paris St Germain while United have also made contact. Liverpool are making a rival push for Manchester United target Memphis Depay . Liverpool hope to convince 21-year-old Depay that he would get more regular football with them . De Boer has been impressed and suggested he could follow in the footsteps of one of Old Trafford's former greats and become one of the world's best players. '(Depay) is one of the biggest talents in Europe,' said De Boer on talkSPORT. 'He has skill compared to a young Cristiano Ronaldo. He is very lively, technically unbelievable, very skilful, very fast, he has a great goalscoring record, he can shoot from every distance - he has everything. 'For me, he is without doubt one of the best talents we have.' De Boer, the former Ajax, Barcelona and Holland midfielder who is now assistant manager of Ajax's youth team, believes the presence of Louis van Gaal as manager could give United an advantage. Depay played under Van Gaal during the latter's spell as national team boss. 'I don't want to say which club is more suitable for him, but if he goes to United he knows there is a Dutch coach there who knows him from the World Cup,' said De Boer. 'That is an advantage.' PSV Eindhoven won their first Eredivisie title in seven years after beating Heerenveen 4-1 on Saturday . Depay (right) celebrates the Dutch giants' success with manager Phillip Cocu after the match . Pep Guardiola and his staff are planning for the long-term with wingers Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery growing older and picking up more injuries. Bayern are keen on Wolfsburg's Kevin de Bruyne too and Real Madrid's Gareth Bale. The latter wants to stay in Spain but De Bruyne, a firm target for Manchester City, could be sold at around £40m while PSV want £20m for Depay. Liverpool hope to convince Depay that he would get more regular football with them but their qualification for the Champions League could be crucial to the 23-goal winger choosing them over United. PSV value Depay at £25million and rejected a £14million bid from Tottenham for him last summer. PSV Eindhoven general manager Toon Gerbrands said: 'We have given an indication of the price for Depay, which is probably more than €25m. Therefore we can have no quibbles with Depay's management [over the price]. Gerbrands added: 'Depay must first reach an agreement with a club and if that club are willing to pay the transfer fee then he can leave quickly.' Early years and PSV Eindhoven . Born in 1994, Depay started out at hometown club VV Moordrecht - a Dutch amateur side in south Holland - at the age of six before joining Sparta Rotterdam three years later. The son of a Ghanaian father and Dutch mother, Depay moved to PSV at the age of 12 before making his first-team debut in September 2011 having impressed during a trial. Depay signed his first professional contract in June 2012 and has already made over 100 appearances for the Dutch giants. Playing style . Pacy, with neat close control, Depay loves to run at defenders and completed the most dribbles in the entire Eredivisie during the 2013/14 campaign. Adding more goals to his game this season, the youngster is more than capable at shooting from distance and boasts an explosive right-foot. Often playing on the left-wing and cutting inside, Depay is strong on the ball and has more than a few tricks up his sleeve to bamboozle opponents. However, still at a young age and learning the game, the 21-year-old can sometimes be guilty of making the wrong pass or keeping hold of the ball for too long. Talent to one day match Arjen Robben... and already better than a young Cristiano Ronaldo? While Depay has been tipped to become as good as Dutch star Arjen Robben by PSV manager Phillip Cocu, one man believes the Holland youngster could one day rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Ed van Steijn, the man who scouted Ronaldo for Manchester United, believes Depay is better than the Real Madrid star was at the same age. Speaking to Dutch daily newspaper Algemeen Dagblad, Van Steijn said: 'If I compare him to a young Cristiano Ronaldo at the time, then Depay has more strings to his bow. I like him better. 'Ronaldo did the same things wrong at Manchester United as he did when he was 17.' Meanwhile, former Holland midfielder Cocu said of Depay: 'Whether he can be as good as Arjen Robben? I think so. 'They are different players, but they are both fast and have a good shot. And both always have the urge to learn. 'But Memphis is only 21-years-old and only in a few years can real conclusions be drawn.' Depay's PSV team-mate Stijn Schaars is also a fan and told Helden Online: 'He's doing everything to reach the top. 'He has a body of a true athlete, power and flair. I'm not afraid of him losing his head. His drive is huge. I like him a lot.' International star and World Cup goalscorer . Depay was handed his first Oranje call-up by Louis van Gaal in 2013 and was selected for Holland's World Cup squad a year later. The energetic frontman scored the winning goal in Holland's 3-2 victory over Australia, before coming off the bench to net against Chile and help Van Gaal's men seal top spot in Group B. Having impressed in Brazil, Depay was nominated for the tournament's 'Best Young Player' award but lost out to France midfielder Paul Pogba. CLICK HERE to read Sportsmail's full background article on Memphis Depay.

Liverpool and Manchester United are set to battle for Memphis Depay . But Bayern Munich have now joined the race for his signature . Holland international Depay has scored 23 goals for the club this season . READ: Liverpool set for summer overhaul with TEN Kop stars on way out .

(CNN)I would have done anything to get to Europe. It was worth the risk, the bad treatment and the fear, hard as that may be to believe. Simply put, I have a better life now than I did before. But my journey across the Mediterranean, like those of thousands of other migrants, wasn't easy. Here's my story. It all started late last year when I lost my job in Dubai. My work visa had expired, and I had nowhere else to go. I'm Syrian, and returning to Syria wasn't an option -- going back means you either have to kill or be killed. But Syrians don't need visas to get into Turkey, so Turkey it was. I arrived in the country in December with an old dream in my mind: reaching Europe. While in Istanbul, I discovered many Facebook pages about illegal smuggling from Turkey to Italy by sea. All of them mentioned that Mersin, a port city on the southern border, was the jump off point, so I made my way there. I met a Syrian guy in a hotel in Mersin who had already paid money to one smuggler and was planning to depart within a few days. He told me his smuggler was a decent man with a great reputation. Reputation: It was a funny thing to hear for the first time, the thought that these people, who I always considered to be little more than criminals, were concerned about what people thought of them. But why wouldn't they be? It's a long-term business, and the Syrian conflict isn't ending anytime soon. So I decided to meet the guy. We spoke about terms of payment and agreed on a fee of $6,500. Some of the money would be deposited into an insurance company, with the usual transaction fees. When I reached Italy the money would be released to the smuggler -- or, if I changed my mind, I'd be able to get some of it back. "Be ready all day, every day for the next few days, because you might receive the call to go," the smuggler told me. One evening a few days later, I got the call and my journey began. They gathered 100 men and women in five buses and drove us to the smuggling point. It was far from Mersin. We walked for 30 minutes, through rough terrain and orange farms near the beach, in darkness to avoid detection by police. The idea was to take us in three small boats to the main ship. I still remember an old lady, barely able to walk, with her two sons, marching along as fast as they could to try to reach the boats. They were told that if they didn't walk faster, the boat would leave without them. I asked myself so many time what could possibly drive a normal person to put himself and his family in this kind of danger. I decided that anyone with a past but no future was capable of doing crazy things. Finally we reached the boat. It was just as the smuggler described. For three days we waited in the boat for two other parties of 100 people to join us before departing. We were in the middle of the Mediterranean, far enough away from the surrounding countries to be in international waters. On the fourth day we started our journey with a mix of excitement and fear -- fear that this madness often ends in tragedy, ends with us as numbers piled on top of all the other unfortunate, nameless numbers who never made it to the other side. But there was no going back -- it's a one-way ticket. We sailed for eight hours before the boat's engine broke down. There were around 300 of us on board, and as the waves began to push us towards Cyprus the crew sent a distress signal, hoping to alert maybe a U.N. or Red Cross boat, anyone who could help us. Eventually our boat hit a cliff and got stuck. Luckily, before long, a Cypriot coast guard ship arrived to rescue us and deport us back to Turkey. Turkish authorities fingerprinted and released us within a few hours. Some of the people I had been traveling with said they weren't going to try to make the trip again. When they asked me what I planned to do, I told them I would do it again tomorrow if I could -- another journey through a sea where no prayer works, where no one is bigger than nature, where you can feel so small, no matter how big your dreams are. I'd already lost everything. My family didn't know what I was doing, but I dreamed of being a human being who is treated like one. I wasn't going to stop. So I called the smuggler the same night I was released, and said I wanted to get on the next ship out. Two days later I received the call, and again I headed to a smuggling point. This time, they had a bigger boat -- a cargo ship, in fact, maybe 85 meters long or more. It took five days to get everyone on board the ship -- 391 of us in total, refugees from cities all over Syria. And for the first time, I began to feel like I was in jail, trapped in conditions no human should ever suffer. We lived in the hold. There were no mattresses or sheets, but we found some wooden planks to put our stuff on to keep it from getting wet. Hundreds of migrants killed when boat capsizes . For five days we had no food and little water. But at least it meant not having to make frequent trips to the "toilet," if you could call it that, which was an old car tire covered with a piece of cloth. Huge waves crashed against the ship from all angles and water leaked in from the ceiling as we slept on the cold metal floor of the ship, the smell of urine emanating from the corner. Seven days in, despite the poor conditions, everything was going well and we were nearing the island-dotted seas near Greece. On the eleventh day, 200 miles off the coast of southern Italy our guides began to alert Italian authorities to our presence. We were adrift at sea, they told the authorities, with no captain or crew. And that was actually true -- we didn't have a registered pilot, just one guy who had worked on this ship before. An Icelandic ship -- working in conjunction with Frontex, the joint European Union border patrol -- rescued us from our captain-less boat with the help of a scientific research boat from New Zealand. The rescue ship approached us but was unable to get close at first because the waves were so high. We knew we would have to wait some time before leaving our boat forever. The other refugees were waving their hands like children and then telling each other: "Stop waving, they've already seen us." I was one of the last 10 people to be rescued from the boat. I can still see it like it was yesterday; it was the rebirth of a new life. Why migrants head to Mediterranean . They took us to Catania, on Sicily, where we finally reached land a day later. When we arrived, the first thing the Italian authorities did was look after the urgent medical cases. There was a man who was poisoned by the drinking water on the boat, a few pregnant women and old people who needed medical attention. They took us to a refugee camp and the only thing anyone talked about was being fingerprinted. They were saying: "We didn't risk everything to be refugees. We are not going to give our fingerprints, even if they torture us." Later that night a Moroccan-Italian man told us not to worry: "They will not fingerprint you." They would simply take us to different camps and we could leave from there. Twelve days after it began, our journey to Europe was over. I spent two days in Sicily before making my way first to Milan with two Syrian guys who had become friends. We decided to go to Germany and went to Paris first and ended up in a city called Saarbrucken. I didn't know where my fellow travellers were heading, but I knew one thing: my dream of making it to Europe, no matter the cost and risk involved, had been achieved. It was worth it.

Moutassem Yazbek describes harrowing 12-day journey from Turkey to Italy . Yazbek, a Syrian refugee, paid a smuggler $6,500 to get him to Italy in December .

Christian Benteke believes it would be risky to suggest Aston Villa can be safe from relegation with one more victory. The Belgian striker, back to form under manager Tim Sherwood with eight goals in six games, said his side must continue to stretch their lead over the drop zone. Villa are six points clear of Queens Park Rangers in 18th but the gap could close this weekend with Burnley and Leicester in Premier League action and Sherwood’s team in the FA Cup semi-final. Christian Benteke rises above Fererico Fazio to head the winning goal for Aston Villa against Tottenham . Benteke points to the skies in celebration after scoring his eighth goal in six matches . Benteke said: ‘The more the better, I think it's risky to say we can take three points and we're finished. We have to try to win every game. ‘Saturday was a massive three points because now we're six points clear of QPR so it's very important for us to be far off them.’ Benteke, 24, said the match against Brendan Rodgers’ team at Wembley was the biggest of his career. ‘For the moment, yes,’ he said. ‘It (missing the World Cup) was hard but now it's in the past, I'm looking forward to playing the semi final. Benteke thinks it would be risky to think that one more win will be enough to ensure survival . ‘Liverpool are a good team but the thing with the FA Cup is it's still something special. It's 50-50 for me but some will say they are favourites. ‘Wembley is something good and special because it's a semi final, it's close to the final and we have to do everything to be there again.’ Benteke believes his partnership with Gabby Agbonalhor can destroy defences. He added: ‘He (Sherwood) said to the team we have to play to our strengths, to play with me and Gabby. ‘He helped me to destroy the defenders, with two we're always better than one. I'm comfortable, it's a good partnership.’

Aston Villa beat Tottenham 1-0 at White Hart Lane on Saturday . The win moved Villa six points clear of the relegation zone . Benteke says it would be risky to think one more win would be enough .

Wanted: Police in Maryland have issued a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old karate instructor Alexander Soumbadze who has been charged with eight counts of child pornography . Police in Maryland have launched a manhunt for a 26-year-old karate instructor who has been charged with possessing child pornography. The Montgomery County Police Department said Friday that Alexander Soumbadze faces eight possession of child pornography counts. Soumbadze has recently admitted to trading and receiving child pornography, after which police say the Georgian national fled the country. An investigation also uncovered videos of the martial arts expert inappropriately touching and engaging in sexual acts with adolescent males at a Maryland karate studio where he was co-owner and instructor. Officials say the videos were taken before October 2011 and that they are attempting to locate victims to determine possible additional charges. According to Montgomery County police, the 26-year-old, a native of Tbilisi, Georgia, fled the US after confessing to the crimes. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the Bethesda resident. According to a press release put out by the Montgomery County police Friday, in December 2014, the agency was tipped off by colleagues in South Dakota that a Maryland resident was uploading child pornography. Vile acts: Police have recovered videos showing the martial arts teacher (far right) molesting boys at the On The Mat Sports International in Chevy Chase, formerly known as DC Martial Arts . Fugitive: The Tbilisi, Georgia, native admitted to trading child pornography videos earlier this month. Two days after his interview with police, he fled, possibly returning to his native country . Armed with court orders, detectives in Maryland were able to obtain subscription information corresponding to the suspect, which led them to Soumbadze. On April 1, 2015, police executed a search warrant at Soumbadze’s home in Bethesda, seizing several electronic devices that yielded eight pornographic videos featuring children. Other recordings recovered by police allegedly showed the suspect molesting boys at his karate studio on Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase. Soumbadze has been affiliated with the On The Mat Sports International karate studio, formerly known as DC Martial Arts, since he was a young child and took classes there as a martial arts student. During an interview with police, the 26-year-old sensei admitted to trading and receiving child porn. Close ties: Soumbadze has been affiliated with karate studio (pictured) since he was a young child and took classes there as a martial arts student . Two days after Soumbadze was questioned by police, he fled the country, possibly returning to his native Georgia. Police spokeswoman Rebecca Innocenti told Bethesda Magazine that Georgia has an extradition treaty with the US, but their goal now is to complete the investigation and identify the victims in the videos before setting the diplomatic process in motion. In a profile of the On the Mat studio in February, Soumbadze told BethesdaNow.com that his parents, both Georgian diplomats, brought him to the US when he was 5 years old. He graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 2006.

Arrest warrant has been issued for Alex Soumbadze, 26, a karate instructor from Bethesda, Maryland . Soumbadze confessed to trading and uploading child porn videos that were found at his home in early April . He fled US two days after police interview, possibly returning to his native country of Georgia .

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

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

Pupils could face disruption to classes as teachers prepare to vote on a national walkout over pay and conditions. Tens of thousands of teachers could strike in the autumn, potentially causing temporary school closures. The National Union of Teachers is expected to call for a vote on industrial action this weekend over the prospect of looming funding cuts. Strike threat: Members of the National Union of Teachers is expected to call for a vote on industrial action this weekend, like the strike here in 2013 . The ballot of its 300,000 members would take place after the election, with strikes possible from September. The last time teachers across the country went on strike was in July, when 21 per cent of schools were forced to close – leaving parents having to pay for childcare or take a day off work. A motion to hold a ballot on strike action was announced yesterday at the NUT annual conference in Harrogate, with a debate expected tomorrow. Disruption: Tens of thousands of teachers could strike in the autumn, potentially causing temporary school closures . Members will be asked to consider funding shortages in schools, which the union said would lead to redundancies. NUT deputy general secretary Kevin Courtney said education will face a ‘terrible set of cuts’ if action is not taken. Last month, the Institute for Fiscal Studies suggested schools could see cuts of up to 12 per cent over the next parliament.

National Union of Teachers expected to call for a vote on industrial action . Ballot of its 300,000 members would take place after general election . Fears funding cuts will lead to redundancies in schools .

A couple who were reunited with their lost wedding ring after it was discovered by a scuba diver in Mexico have renewed their vows in an intimate ceremony - alongside the man who found and returned the precious piece of jewelry. Martin and Jessica Castillo, from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, lost the ring, which belongs to Mr Castillo, while they were scuba diving during their honeymoon in Playa del Carmen in February 2013, and had all but given up hope of finding it when they were told that it had been found by Massachusetts resident Daniel Roark, who picked it up from the ocean floor over a year after it was first lost. Now, in honor of the lucky reunion with their ring, Mr and Mrs Castillo have renewed their vows - and even asked Mr Roark, 22, to serve as their 'padrino de anillo', or 'godfather of the ring' for the ceremony, which took place in the same town as their original honeymoon. Scroll down for video . The happy trio: Martin (L) and Jessica (R) Castillo invited Daniel Roark to play a role in their vow renewal ceremony after he reunited them with their lost wedding ring last year . Special occasion: Before a cousin of Mrs Castillo's alerted them to Mr Roark's Facebook campaign, the couple had all but given up hope of ever finding the lost wedding band . 'On a sunny day Daniel and Martin waited under the chuppah for Jessica,' the couple's photographer, Matt, wrote on his website. 'She approached the altar on the beach in her white bridal gown and greeted her husband with a kiss. Daniel was the “padrino de anillo“, “godfather of the ring”, returning the wedding band to the couple and having it placed on Martin’s finger [and bringing] closure after a two-year journey. 'Jessica and Martin renewed their vows, embraced their “angel” and celebrated their love, the success of #thelostweddingband campaign and the goodhearted young man behind it (sic). 'Jessica and Martin also shared a preview of the sequel to this story, they are expecting their first child and will name it after Daniel! 'New friends, new adventures and a fresh start with the ring they thought was gone forever, a fairytale come true and a “happily ever after” for all.' Sun-filled fun: The couple returned to Playa del Carmen, in Mexico, where they had their honeymoon, in order to renew their vows . Special role: Mr Roark was invited to serve as the couple's 'padrino de anillo' or 'godfather of the ring' Lucky find: Mr Roark, an enthusiastic scuba diver, discovered the ring in September 2014, more than a year after it was lost . Meaningful: The ring is engraved with 'Jessica 16-02-13 TYYJCEM'. TYYJCEM stands for 'Tu y yo juntos contra el mundo' or 'You and I together against the world' After discovering the lost wedding band, which been lying under seven feet of water for over a year, while scuba diving on holiday in September 2014, Mr Roark sent out a message on his Facebook page in the hopes of returning the ring, which is engraved with 'Jessica 16-02-13 TYYJCEM'. TYYJCEM stands for 'Tu y yo juntos contra el mundo' or 'You and I together against the world'. The Facebook campaign quickly attracted attention and support from hundreds of thousands of people around the globe, sparking a viral social media search for the couple - who were eventually told about Mr Roark's efforts by Mrs Castillo's cousin. Although Mr Roark admits he was slightly skeptical about the legitimacy of the cousin's claims - he had already received more than 50 messages from people falsely claiming that the ring belonged to them - he was soon convinced after she sent him a series of images of Mr Castillo wearing the band on his wedding day. 'We had no idea that someone was looking for us,' Mr Castillo said at the time. 'You have no idea what this means.' Guardian: Mr Castillo described Mr Roark as the couple's 'angel' True love: The couple were overjoyed to be reunited with the wedding band . Mr Roark admitted when he first found the ring that he had no idea whether its owner would actually want it to be returned - or whether it had been cast into the water on purpose, in a willing attempt to ensure it remained lost. When he launched his initial campaign on Facebook, Mr Roark posted a picture of the ring, before writing: 'OK, so while scuba diving around Playa Reef, Playa Del Carmen last week, I happened to find this ring. 'Unfortunately there is no way for me to know whether it was lost or intentionally thrown into the ocean. 'Assuming it was not the latter, I'd like to find the owner so I can send it to them.' 'If you know a couple who was married on February 16th, 2013, who lost a wedding band (likely while diving) near Playa Del Carmen Mexico, please have them contact me at thelostweddingband@yahoo.com. Precious: Mr Roark posted this picture of the ring on his Facebook page shortly after finding it . Helping hand: Mr Roark was scuba diving off the coast of Playa del Carmen in Mexico when he found the wedding ring on the sea bed . Found: A cousin of Mrs Castillo's (center) messaged Mr Roark to tell him the ring belonged to her relaitve, who had lost it during their honeymoon in February 2013 . 'If not, please take a second to share this. Let's make some social media magic happen!' In another post he added: 'I'm shocked at how much support the search for the wedding band owner has received!' The story was even shared on George Takei's Facebook wall, boost the search's signal, with Roark stating that along brought in 125,000 more shares. 'Sadly the owner has not been found yet, but my hope for humanity was certainly restored!' 'Always remember, even in this crazy world, there are a lot of kind people.'

Martin Castillo, from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, lost the ring in 2013 . The precious accessory was discovered by Daniel Roark, who picked it up a year later while scuba diving in the same Mexican resort . Mr Roark, from Massachusetts, began a global Facebook campaign in the hopes of tracking down Mr Castillo and his wife Jessica . Mrs Castillo's cousin heard about the campaign and messaged Mr Roark to tell him that the ring belonged to her relatives .

As if it wasn't bad enough having a job that involves routinely entering strangers' homes, these estate agents may have just been put off for life. As a part of Sky Living's promotion for its upcoming three-part drama, The Enfield Haunting, real London estate agents were invited to value a house in a viral video. What they didn't know, is that the house had been rigged with special effects to give the appearance of being possessed by a ghost. London estate agents were invited to a fake haunted house, where they were subject to terrifying pranks . Installed with secret cameras, microphones and booby traps, the unsuspecting estate agents are subject to cruel, but hilarious, pranks - which prompt hysterical reactions. An ordinary house in Enfield is chosen as the location, and to draw the estate agents in, is a pretend homeowner, Rosie, who wants her house valued. Upon entering the house, Rosie solemnly explains to the estate agents that the house was owned by her brother, who just so happened to also pass away in it. An ordinary house is chosen in Enfield for unsuspecting London estate agents to value . Cameras are installed the walls and members of the team monitor the hilarious reactions . An estate agent is invited into the house and greeted by the fake homeowner, Rosie. This already to serves to unsettle one estate agent, as his eyes widen in surprise. Once the scene is set, the funny pranks begin, and a shelf collapses randomly behind the estate agents. One reacts by literally leaping into the air and retracting his arms to his chest in a protective stance. Another startled estate agent lifts his hands up into the air in an automatic surrender position. Another gasps and raises her hand to her mouth, her shoulders jolting. Rosie (pictured right) explains to the estate agent (pictured left) that her brother recently died in the house. The estate agent looks nervous and unsettled . A shelf behind the estate agent collapses and he reacts with leaping into the air in shock . When the shelf collapses, another estate agent gasps, her shoulder jolting in shock . Already unsettled by the shelf, Rosie proceeds to lead them up the stairs, and gestures for them to look at the bathroom, while she attends to her phone ringing in another room. One of the estate agents is looking around, as the tap switches on by itself. As he goes to turn off the tap, it switches off by itself. Confused, he turns to leave the room, at which point the tap begins creepily running again, and again, turns off when he reaches towards it. In one room, marbles begin violently spilling out of one of the cabinets randomly. A combination of the noise and surprise causes one estate agent to shriek . As the marbles spill out of the cabinets, another estate agent throws his hands up in the air in surprise . He exits the room appearing puzzled and disconcerted. In the next shot, the estate agents are seen entering another bedroom, at which point marbles begin spilling violently out of one of the top cabinets, which is again met with hilarious reactions. As well as horrified screams and petrified stares from the estate agents, one of them throws his hands up in a surrender position, insisting: 'I didn't touch anything!' A cabinet randomly and violently topples over prompting a gasp from the estate agent . A woman is shocked as the cupboard doors begin rattling and things begin spilling out loudly . Frightened, another man turns around as the door slams violently behind him . Many of the estate agents are truly alarmed at this point and go in search of Rosie, the fake homeowner. Upon entering another bedroom, the team really begin to up the ante with the special effects. First a stocky wardrobe unit loudly topples over onto the floor, and the door creakily swings shut by itself. One woman presses her hand to her chest, truly gobsmacked and exclaims: 'Woah! ' Another man screams frantically for the owner of the house. A woman stares at the wardrobe doors in horror as they begin to open and close and things begin to tumble out . She appears horrified as the door slams by itself behind her, her arms crossed in a protective stance . One man decides to intervene in the ghostly occurrence and kicks the spinning chair angri . Several of the wardrobe unit doors begin rattling and opening randomly unassisted, with objects falling out, and a chair begins spinning on its own. One of the estate agents cowers in the corner, shakily running his hands through his hair and appears evidently faint. Another man comically kicks the spinning chair and shrieks: 'Get Out!' At this point, many can't take the strange disturbances any more and run down the stairs, where the team members are revealed and they are let in on the prank. With relieved expressions and nervous laughter, they seem grateful that there is in fact no ghostly presence. The estate agents are let in on the prank as the cameras are revealed. One in particular seems extremely relieved that it is all a joke . 'Genuinely, I thought it was real': One estate agent appears shaken from his fake haunting experience . One said: 'I'm actually speechless, like my heart's actually going.' Another insists: 'Genuinely, I thought it was for real.' The Enfield Drama will be based on bizarre poltergeist-related events that occurred at a council house in 1977. Starring Timothy Spall, the three-part drama, The Enfield Haunting will air on Sky Living on 3 May 2015.

London estate agents invited to value a house rigged with special effects . The viral video was created to promote Sky Living's new three-part drama . The Enfield Haunting looks at supposed genuine haunting in late Seventies .

Hillary Clinton has told a series of whoppers about her family history in order to appear more sympathetic to immigrants'-rights activists, according to documents that surfaced online Wednesday. Buzzfeed found U.S. Census records and Selective Service documents – draft cards – that establish that three of the former secretary of state's grandparents were born in America. That clashes with what Clinton herself has claimed publicly, including Wednesday afternoon in Norwalk, Iowa. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Clinton claimed on Wednesday that all of her grandparents 'came over' from other countries, but in fact only one was born outside the US . Hillary was participating in a staged 'roundtable' discussion about small business issues in Norwalk, Iowa . 'All my grandparents, you know, came over here,' she said during a small business roundtable event, 'and you know my grandfather went to work in lace mill in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and worked there until he retired at 65. He started there when he was a teenager and just kept going.' Clinton made the statment to underscore her support for changing the status of milions of illegal immigrants. 'We are turning down people who really want to work,' she said. 'I mean, they are here to work. And a lot of them now have children who are American citizens, and they are doing the best they can to try to make a good life for themselves and their families.' The underpinnings of her personal story, however, seem false. STAGING: Most reporters were kept out of the Capital City Fruit company 'for space reasons' although the warehouse had plenty of room to go around . Both of Clinton’s maternal grandparents, named Della Howell and Edwin Howell, were born in Illinois, according to Buzzfeed's records research. And while her paternal grandfather, Hugh Rodham Sr., immigrated to the U.S, his wife Hanna Jones Rodham was born in Pennsylvania. In a speech last year in Kentucky, Clinton claimed Hanna 'immigrated with her family as a young girl to Scranton [Pennnsylvania] and went to work, very young, in a silk mill.' 'She traced her Methodism back to the Wesley brothers themselves,' Clinton said, 'who converted her great grandparents in the small coal mining villages of Southern Wales.' The Clinton camp quickly acknowledged the accurate Rodham family history. 'As has been correctly pointed out,' a campaign spokesperson told Buzzfeed, 'while her grandfather was an immigrant, it appears that Hillary’s grandmother was born shortly after her parents and siblings arrived in the U.S. in the early 1880s.' But the insider insisted that Mrs. Clinton had simply believed what her family members had told her. 'Her grandparents always spoke about the immigrant experience and, as a result she has always thought of them as immigrants,' the spokesperson said.

Clinton claimed Wednesday in Iowa that 'all my grandparents came over here' as immigrants . She said last year that one of her grandmothers immigrated to Pennsylvania and worked in a silk mill . But Buzzfeed found American Census records showing that only one Clinton grandfather, adn neither of their wives, was born outside the US . Clinton apparently shaded the truth to seem more authentic with her argument that illegal immigrants should have more legal access to jobs .

(CNN)After a Russian fighter jet intercepted a U.S. reconnaissance plane in an "unsafe and unprofessional manner" earlier this week, the United States is complaining to Moscow about the incident. On Tuesday, a U.S. RC-135U was flying over the Baltic Sea when it was intercepted by a Russian SU-27 Flanker. The Pentagon said the incident occurred in international airspace north of Poland. The U.S. crew believed the Russian pilot's actions were "unsafe and unprofessional due to the aggressive maneuvers it performed in close proximity to their aircraft and its high rate of speed," Pentagon spokesman Mark Wright said. Russian state news agency Sputnik reported the U.S. plane was flying toward the Russian border with its transponder switched off, according to a Defense Ministry spokesman. Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said the Russian jet flew around the U.S. plane several times to identify it and get its tail number. An official with the U.S. European Command said the claim that the transponder was off was false. Wright said the Pentagon and State Department will "file the appropriate petition through diplomatic channels" with Russia. This is not the first time the U.S. has complained about an incident involving a RC-135U and a SU-27. A year ago, a Russian jet flew within 100 feet of a RC-135U over the Sea of Okhotsk in the western Pacific, according to U.S. officials who called it "one of the most dangerous close passes in decades." The Pentagon complained to the Russia military about that incident. Russian and U.S. aircraft often encounter each other, both in Northern Europe as well as the area between the Russian Far East and Alaska. CNN's Steve Brusk and Jamie Crawford contributed to this report.

The incident occurred on April 7 north of Poland in the Baltic Sea . U.S. says plane was in international airspace . Russia says it had transponder turned off and was flying toward Russia .

Novak Djokovic overcame a strong challenge from Rafael Nadal to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final with a 6-3, 6-3 win. The world No 1, who is bidding to win his third Masters title in a row, lost the first two games of the match before battling back to set up a final against sixth seed Tomas Berdych. Nadal managed an early break but Djokovic levelled at 2-2 and broke the Spaniard in the eighth game to take a stranglehold on the first set. Novak Djokovic celebrates victory over Rafael Nadal in the semi-final of Monte Carlo . Djokovic overcame his rival 6-3, 6-3 to reach Sunday's Masters final . The second set hinged on an 11-minute game at 3-3, with Nadal surrendering a 40-0 lead to suffer what proved to be the vital break. Nadal will, however, take the positives out of his run to the semi-finals as he struggles to rediscover his spark after a wrist injury and surgery. As for Djokovic, he has lost just two matches in 2015 and yesterday’s triumph in a high-class match was his 16th straight win. Nadal will take the positives out of his run to the semi-finals as he struggles to rediscover his spark . Tomas Berdych has reached the Monte Carlo Masters final for the first time in his career . Earlier, Berdych completed a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Gael Monfils. Monfils had accounted for Roger Federer and Grigor Dimitrov earlier in the tournament, but Berdych was unstoppable, winning the first set in just 23 minutes.

Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-3 in Monte Carlo . Serbian World No 1 will face Tomas Berdych in the final .

Protests in Melbourne turned violent when anti-Islam and anti-racism groups clashed. Police were forced separate Reclaim Australia supporters and opposing protesters by forming a wall at separate rallies. Crowd numbers continued to grow throughout the afternoon, and some protesters had to be treated by paramedics after the ugly clashes. It comes after a Twitter account claiming to be linked with anti-Islam groups has mocked protests being held around Australia. Scroll down for video . A clash of anti-Islam and anti-racism groups turned dangerous and violent during protests in Melbourne . Melbourne police formed a barrier between the separate rallies to attempt to disperse the protesters . It comes after a Twitter account claiming to be linked with anti-Islam groups has mocked protests . A Twitter account claiming to be linked with anti-Islam groups has mocked protests being held around Australia . It was originally thought Reclaim Australia had handed over the reigns to one of their supporters to control their feed throughout the protests . Crowd numbers grew during the afternoon, and some protesters had to be treated by paramedics . Across Australia, 16 rallies were scheduled to take place, but Sydney and Melbourne drew the biggest crowd . It was originally thought Reclaim Australia had handed over the reigns to one of their supporters to control their feed throughout the protests. 'Whats wrong with muslims anyway? I dun get it,' one tweet from the account read. 'In the car reading stuff - wots xenophobia? help me out,' another said. However, 'Jeremy' began to tweet a number of joke comments shortly after the Sydney protest got underway. 'Man f**k this noise I'm gonna get stoned in the park peace out.' Once the tweets began to get attention, a 'statement' was released that explained its account was misused and it then said other events around the country would be cancelled. Two people were taken away by police officers after they rushed the stage and attempted to disrupt the rally . More than 100 police officers, eleven mounted on horses were used to form the separation wall . 'Jeremy' began to tweet a number of joke comments shortly after the Sydney protest got underway . Once the tweets began to get attention, a 'statement' was released that explained its account was misused and it then said other events around the country would be cancelled . The tweets were widely shared by people who opposed the rallies . However, organisers behind the Sydney protest were quick to disassociate themselves with the account. 'It's not us,' a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia. 'Ours is @reclaim_aus.' Twitter users quickly began to poke fun at the group after doubts over the page emerged. 'Maybe before you you practice on something small like reclaiming your Twitter account. Work up to the big stuff slowly,' one said. Several were injured during the violent rally that saw hundreds of people protest for anti-racism . There was a strong police presence throughout the protest, which included riot police . Organisers behind the Sydney protest were quick to disassociate themselves with the account . 'It's not us,' a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia. 'Ours is @reclaim_aus' Two people were arrested after they attempted to break through a police barricade that separated the groups . Across the country, 16 rallies were scheduled to take place, with events in Sydney and Melbourne appearing to have drawn the biggest crowds. About 500 people attended the rally held in Martin Place, Sydney, which included speeches from former Australia Defence League member Shermon Burgess and Rise Up! Australia Party NSW President Norm Bishop. Hundreds of people attended the 'Reclaim Australia' rally held in Martin Place, Sydney . Protesters in the crowd carried flags and chanted “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie - Oi, Oi, Oi” and many carried banners denouncing Islam . Two people were taken away by officers after they rushed the stage and attempted to disrupt the rally . Protesters cheered as speakers said Australians had to be aware and alert to the threat of Islam and sharia law . There was a strong police presence throughout the protest, which included riot police. Two people were taken away by officers after they rushed the stage and attempted to disrupt the rally. One took the microphone and told the crowd they should be 'ashamed'. In Melbourne, protesters clashed with anti-racism activists in Federation Square. Two people were arrested after they attempted to break through a police barricade that separated the different groups. Several more were injured in the combative protests, according to reports.

Twitter account claimed to be linked with group behind anti-Islam protests . Originally believed Reclaim Australia gave control of feed to a supporter . However, 'Jeremy' began to tweet jokes as the protest in Sydney started . Thousands attend Reclaim Australia rallies across the country . Protesters clashed with anti-racist activists in Sydney and Melbourne .

These are the shocking images of a pet owner's squalor living conditions in Adelaide, where he raised his three cats. In what has been described as a 'confronting case of animal cruelty', photos were released by RSPCA South Australia which detailed how the cats at the property were in poor physical condition when they were seized by animal welfare. The resident pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to provide appropriate and adequate living conditions for his cats. These are the shocking images of a pet owner's squalor living conditions in Adelaide, where he raised his three cats . In what has been described as a 'confronting case of animal cruelty', these photos were released by RSPCA South Australia on Tuesday . The RSPCA seized the owner's cats in September and further requested to have them all surrendered in their care, The Advertiser reports. However the owner, who's identity has not been revealed, was granted to have two of his cats returned under the RSPCA's supervision. The animal welfare group will be caring and rehoming the third cat. The case was finalised in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court, southern Adelaide, on Tuesday. The owner was further ordered to pay $500 in compensation. RSPCA South Australia detailed how the cats at the property were in poor physical condition when they were seized in September . The pet owner pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to provide appropriate and adequate living conditions for his cats . The cats suffered from high-temperatures, flea-allergy dermatitis and significant respiratory issues when they were found at the property, according to the RSPCA. But this isn't an isolated case as the chief inspector of RSPCA South Australia, Andrea Lewis, told The Advertiser that in the past year they have received more than 1000 similar reports. 'Sadly, RSPCA inspectors and rescue officers are faced with conditions similar to those in this case on a regular basis,' Ms Lewis said. 'They work incredibly hard to remove animals from these conditions, and to provide them with the care they deserve.' Ms Lewis urged anyone with information about animal cruelty to call 1300 477 722 or report it online.

RSPCA South Australia published photos of the poor living conditions . The cat owner, who was prosecuted for animal cruelty, lives in Adelaide . The pet owner has been fined $500 but his identity is yet to be revealed . He pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to provide appropriate and adequate living conditions for the cats at the property . The court granted him the return of two of his cats but the third remains in the RSPCA's care .

From the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's 2011 wedding to the 2012 Diamond Jubilee, no royal event would be complete without them. Now a trickle of royal fans, some familiar faces among them, have begun arriving at the Lindo Wing ahead of the royal birth. But the group, which includes well-known royal enthusiast Margaret Tyler, 71, could be in for a long wait as the Duchess of Cambridge's due date is more than a week away. Getting ready: Royal superfans Margaret Tyler and John Loughery outside the Lindo Wing . That, however, wasn't enough to dampen spirits with the group, all of whom had come prepared with Union flags, posing happily for the gathering Press pack. Joining Mrs Tyler was another familiar face - that of self-confessed royal 'superfan' John Loughery, 60, who camped out overnight ahead of the 2011 Royal Wedding and was the only member of the public to attend every day of the inquest into the death of Princess Diana in 2008. Mr Loughery, a former chef, said at the time he hoped to go down in history for the feat and told the BBC that he wouldn't be surprised 'if a portrait of me is hanging inside Kensington Palace in 100 years from now'. Equally serious about the Royal Family is Mrs Tyler, an avid collector of royal memorabilia who has amassed a trove worth more than £10,000. Nearly there: The Duchess of Cambridge, pictured last month, is due to give birth on the 25th April . Regular: John Loughery, 60, has been present for every major royal event of the last 10 years . Diana fan: His favourite was Princess Diana and he attended every day of the 2008 inquest into her death . Mrs Tyler, who gave birth to her son Andrew at the Lindo Wing, says she considers the royals to be part of her family and has been following their exploits for more than 40 years. Her collection of royal souvenirs, which includes a £1,200 bust of Prince Charles, is so vast, it takes up four rooms in her small terraced home in London. Like Mr Loughery, Mrs Tyler was also at the Lindo Wing for the birth of Prince George and ended up spending six days waiting for him to arrive. 'I was there for six days,' she told a recent episode of BBC2 show Collectaholics. '[My son] Andrew was born at St. Mary's and I was only there for two days. 'I just wanted to feel close to them [William and Kate], I suppose. I spent the time meeting people, and chatting.I was convinced it was going to be a girl, but it wasn't.' She describes her collecting as a 'labour of love' and says every day is dominated by her royal obsession. Excited: Mr Loughery, from Wandsworth, with Maria Scott and her daughter Amy Thompson from Newcastle . Pole position: Mrs Tyler surveys the scene outside the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington . Impressive collection: Mrs Tyler has filled four rooms of her small London home with memorabilia . Valuable: The collection is thought to be worth around £10,000 and is a 'labour of love' 'There's loads of royal magazines that I read, so I get up at about 4.30am to keep up with it all,' she reveals. 'I'm retired but I don't think I've actually ever worked so hard in my life. It takes a lot of work [to maintain] but it's a labour of love.' The Duchess of Cambridge is due to give birth to her second child on the 25th April, although experts say royal watchers could be in for a long wait as second babies tend to come late. Nevertheless, preparations for the birth are well past the planning stages, with a media pen designed to hold the expected influx from around the world opening today. The police have also begun patrolling outside the Lindo Wing and have barred photographers from getting too close to the door. Although the Duchess herself is believed to be at Kensington Palace, her husband Prince William is working in Norfolk and is expected to be forced to make a two-hour hospital dash when his 33-year-old wife goes into labour.

Royal superfans have arrived to set up camp outside the Lindo Wing . Margaret Tyler, 71, owns a £10,000 collection of royal souvenirs . Fellow fan John Loughery, 60, never misses a single royal event . Both spent Prince George's birth camped outside St. Mary's Hospital .

Judge Nigel Cadbury, who prompted outrage by suggesting murdered student nurse Karen Buckley had put herself in danger by drinking on a night out . A judge has suggested that a student who was murdered after a night out with friends had ‘put herself in a vulnerable position’. The controversial comments came after Karen Buckley’s remains were found dumped in a field. District Judge Nigel Cadbury mentioned the 24-year-old during a separate court hearing to issue a warning about women drinking too much alcohol. Friends of Miss Buckley, who was studying occupational therapy at Glasgow Caledonian University, have said she had only a few drinks before leaving a club. CCTV shows her walking from the Sanctuary nightclub. From there, she went to a man’s flat in Kelvinside, Glasgow. After a four-day hunt, her body was found at a farm on April 16. Speaking at Worcester magistrates’ court the following day, Mr Cadbury implied Miss Buckley had been drinking heavily on the night of her death. Scroll down for video . Referencing Karen Buckley, Judge Cadbury said: 'It's very, very worrying how young girls put themselves in such very, very vulnerable positions' - prompting anger from domestic abuse and rape charities . University student Karen Buckley, 24, went missing on a night out in Glasgow. Judge Cadbury implied she had been drinking heavily on the night of her death, but her friends say she only had a few drinks . Sentencing Leanne Roberts, 21, who had assaulted someone outside a bar, he said: ‘I find it incredible that young people can get so drunk that they don’t even know who they’re with. 'One only has to think about the horrible situation in Glasgow to see how serious this could have been. 'It’s very, very worrying how young girls put themselves in such very, very vulnerable positions.’ Last night, campaigners branded his comments ‘insensitive’. Katie Russell, of the charity Rape Crisis, said: ‘It was wholly inappropriate, irrelevant and insensitive to make reference to the murder of Karen Buckley in this context and the timing of these comments was particularly distasteful. ‘Of course it’s not unreasonable to advise young people, or indeed people of any age, not to drink alcohol to excess … But for a senior figure within the legal system to talk so specifically about young girls “making themselves vulnerable” in relation to gender-based violence … with specific reference to a recent murder, is unhelpful.’ She added: ‘This reinforces the false notion that it is ultimately victims and potential victims who have the power and responsibility to prevent violence against women and girls. 'In fact, only the perpetrators, who are mostly men, are to blame for violence against women and girls … and only they ultimately have the power to end it.’ Miss Buckley's body was found on a farm north of Glasgow. Women's rights campaigners have said Judge Cadbury's comments as 'unhelpful' and making it seems like 'sexual violence is in some way inevitable' Sarah Green, of campaign group End Violence Against Women, said: ‘District Judge Nigel Cadbury seems to be perpetuating the idea that young women drinking alcohol put themselves at risk of attack. ‘Even if it is not meant, this implies sexual violence is in some way inevitable and it is women’s responsibility to avoid it. It makes the perpetrators of these crimes all but invisible.’ She added that focus should be shifted ‘to the men who choose to commit these crimes – because violence against women is not inevitable. We must start asking who commits rape and why … and what can we do to deter it.’ During the sentencing, the court heard Roberts, of Ombersley, Worcestershire, had punched a woman outside a bar. She was given a six-month community order and a six-week curfew. Mr Cadbury said: ‘There is a drinking problem because she [Roberts] can’t remember what she did … I am sure you are now aware of how vulnerable you made yourself.’ Alexander Pacteau, 21, has appeared in court charged with the murder of Miss Buckley and attempting to defeat the ends of justice. It is not the first time Judge Cadbury, who lives in a £600,000 farm cottage in rural Worcestershire, has made controversial comments in court. He previously refused to sentence a thief who siphoned off oil from a small village hall because he feared he might 'overreact'. He said: 'My wife is on a small village hall committee. I feel very strongly about this sort of behaviour. 'I feel I would overreact and consider that he should undoubtedly go to prison for this. It would be wrong for me to sentence him. I may be seen to be biased.' The case was eventually transferred to another bench for sentencing. Judge Cadbury is a descendant of Cadbury's founder, John Cadbury, the businessman who set up the famous chocolate firm in the early 19th Century. He is believed to have a daughter and two sons. In 2011, was appointed a trustee of the Bournville Village Trust, which helps manage the model village set up by the Cadbury family for its workers. He has also worked as a trustee of the Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust, which funds music, education and training in the Midlands. Miss Buckley disappeared from the Sanctuary nightclub, Glasgow. A man has been charged with her murder . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Miss Buckley went missing in Glasgow last week, sparking police search . She was found dead on farmland. A man has been charged with murder . Judge spoke about her case when dealing with brawl outside a bar . His comments have caused anger among victims' groups .

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 . Council needs to issue 40 per cent more parking tickets just to break even . Councillors shadowed wardens and found infringements going unticketed .

(CNN)Jon Reiter is no stranger to Mount Everest -- its world-record height, its prestige, its challenges. And its dangers. He learned that again shortly before noon Saturday, after a monster magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal. It not only rattled cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara, but caused avalanches at Everest and nearby peaks. Reiter was safe but shaken by the devastation. He told his wife, Susan, about his putting one dead person in a sleeping bag and zipping it up, seeing others killed by the falling ice and collapsing snow, and doing all he could to help others fighting for their lives. "It's been a really rough day," Susan Reiter told CNN. "Jon's been comforting injured people that he doesn't think will survive." Jon Reiter told CNN on Sunday morning that 17 people had been killed on the mountain. The Indian Army's Everest Expedition evacuated the bodies of 13 mountaineers from a base camp who had been preparing to scale the mountain, spokesman Col. Rohan Anand said Saturday. Separately, Dr. Nima Namgyal told CNN he has seen 14 bodies so far. Many of those killed came from other countries, according to Namagyal, something that's not surprising given Everest's lure for many hikers around the world. What may be as remarkable is all those who survived, a number that's likely in the hundreds. They are women and men like Alex Gavan, who tweeted about running for his life from his tent. "Huge disaster," the mountaineer said hours later, warning that the death toll could skyrocket if helicopters didn't come quickly to evacuate those hurt. "Helped searched and rescued victims through huge debris area. Many dead. Much more badly injured. More to die if not heli asap." Another hiker, Carsten Lillelund Pedersen, wrote on Facebook that "a huge avalanche swept over basecamp" that had almost 500 tents, saying he survived by hiding behind a stone structure. Afterward, the camp's dining tent was transformed into a makeshift hospital headed by the camp manager, who happens to be a doctor. And even hours after the biggest quake struck, the threat of more casualties -- and the challenge of finding out how high the toll actually is -- remained very real. "On top of the whiteout after the avalanche it has been snowing since last night so it is difficult to see the following avalanches, and there are so many - maybe one every 5 min - that I have stopped counting," Pedersen wrote on Facebook. "This also makes it more difficult to search for people." Several companies specialize in bringing hikers to Everest. One of the biggest is Alpine Ascents International, based in Washington state. "The Alpine Ascents International Mt. Everest climbing team was in the icefall and is now safe at Camp 1, avoiding the avalanche that hit Base Camp," the Seattle-based company reported on Facebook. "Please keep those affected in your thoughts as we continue to receive updated reports on the damage and losses in Nepal." But not every foreign company that brings climbers to Nepal was so lucky. Two reported the deaths of Americans on the mountain. That includes British-based Jagged Globe, which has offered mountaineering expeditions, courses, adventure skiing and other experiences for the past 20 years. The company reported Saturday that American Dan Fredinburg died in the Everest base camp avalanche, while two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries. A Google executive who made headlines for dating actress Sophia Bush, Fredinburg had been posting photos and updates of his adventures in Nepal on Instragram and Twitter, where he referred to himself as an "adventurer, inventor, and energetic engineer." His sister updated the account with a message, saying he suffered a major head injury. "We appreciate all of the love that has been sent our way thus far and know his soul and his spirit will live on in so many of us. All our love and thanks to those who shared this life with our favorite hilarious strong willed man. He was and is everything to us," his sister, Megan, wrote. The expedition company sent its condolences. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dan's family and friends," read a statement on Jagged Globe's website, "whilst we pray too for all those who have lost their lives in one of the greatest tragedies ever to hit this Himalayan nation." Eve Girawong, a base camp medic from New Jersey who worked on the mountain, also was killed, according to her family and employer. "On behalf of my family, it is with deep sadness that I write that our beloved daughter, younger sister and best friend has been taken from us today. Nong Eve Girawong was doing the thing she loved doing most -- helping others. Words cannot describe the heartbreak and pain that we are currently suffering," a family member wrote on Facebook. She was working for Madison Mountaineering, a boutique mountain guide service based in Seattle. Kurt Hunter, one of the company's co-founders, confirmed her death. Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest back in 1963, is still a mentor to experienced climbers trying to follow in his footsteps. The 86-year-old confirmed that climbers he knows to currently be on Everest are safe. But some are trapped above the icefall, "which is very dangerous anyway," Whittaker told CNN. Since the avalanches, "the whole route would be different now than before the quake. They'll have to put a new route in from base camp up through that icefall ... They (the climbers) will have to cool it for a couple days, way until the route is reestablished ... they've got enough food and fuel for the stoves." His son, Leif Whittaker, told CNN that he hasn't heard from everyone he knows to be on Everest. "It's really tragic and I'm really saddened by the news," he said. "I have a lot friends in the area and friends on Everest right now. It's hard to get news from base camp and the mountains because communication is difficult as it is. Many of my friends are safe, but I'm not sure if all of them are. "It's been a bad few years on Everest," he said. "My heart goes out to them, and I'm sending them my love and strength." This tragedy struck just over a year after another deadly avalanche on the 29,035-foot peak that likewise sent everyone -- from seasoned Sherpas to foreign tourists -- running for their lives. At least 13 Nepalese locals and Sherpas were killed in that incident, which at the time was the deadliest incident ever around Everest. The highest single-day death toll before then came in May 1996, when eight climbers disappeared during a big storm -- an episode chronicled in Jon Krakauer's bestselling book, "Into Thin Air." Given the scale of the avalanches and fact they occurred near the start of the busy spring climbing season, it's possible this day could turn out to be the most deadly. Climbers traditionally arrive in April to get acclimated to the high altitude before trying to scale the summit. There's no guarantee they'll get the chance to go up this season. After last year's avalanches, the mountain was shut down. But whether it's their livelihood or their obsession, the people who tackle Everest will be back. "This is our job," said Pasang Sherpa, who lost "friends in brothers" in the 2014 avalanche. "So there is always a risk of death." For many mountaineers, the draw of Everest has long been hard to resist. One of them is Reiter, who has scaled all of "The Seven Summits" -- the highest mountain on each of the seven continents -- except this one. This would be his third straight year trying. He turned back in 2013 "because it didn't feel right" and survived last year's avalanche, according to his wife Susan. Her husband phoned her multiple times since the latest avalanches, reassuring her that he's OK physically even as he struggles emotionally with the tragedy. But does that mean he won't go back to try to scale Everest again? "You would think that he wouldn't because of this and because of last year," Susan Reiter said from her Northern California home. "But knowing my husband I think he will. I hope not, but I don't want to hold him back." Nepal rescue efforts come down to neighbors . CNN's Katia Hetter, Jessica King and Carma Hassan contributed to this report.

Family of American medic killed posts message on Facebook says she died while at base camp . At least 13 die after avalanches at Mount Everest base camp, authorities say; Climber says 17 dead . Dining tent at one base camp has been transformed into a hospital, another hiker says .

Patients are being put at risk because paramedics are leaving firemen to deal with 999 calls, healthcare leaders warn. Many firemen have not been trained in basic first aid – yet they are being left to care for seriously ill elderly patients for hours while they wait for an ambulance. The Fire Brigades Union say the practice is irresponsible and dangerous but is becoming increasingly common because the ambulance service is so overstretched. The ambulance service is becoming increasingly reliant on firemen to attend life-threatening emergencies . The Fire Brigade Union say the practice is irresponsible and dangerous and becoming more common . Senior union officials say fire engines are routinely being turned into makeshift ambulances to ferry patients to A&E. They normally carry a few blankets, oxygen masks to protect against smokes and a defibrillator – to restart the heart. In one case earlier this year an elderly lady is feared to have died because she was left in the hands of fire crews for nearly 40 minutes while paramedics were delayed. The ambulance service is facing unprecedented demand from the rising and aging population and in some areas 999 calls are up by 15 per cent on last year. Paramedics are also having to respond to rising numbers of non-urgent calls from patients frustrated that they cannot get an appointment with their GP. They are also having to waste much of their time queued up outside A&E units which cannot accept their patients because staff there are also very busy. This has all led to the ambulance service increasingly relying on firemen to attend potentially life-threatening emergencies. The Fire Brigades Union yesterday warned that South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were sending firemen with no medical training to 999 calls instead of ambulances. It pointed out that only a third of firefighters at this branch had any medical training – and even this only consisted of a four day course of basic first aid. Yet in one case they were left to help an elderly lady who had stopped breathing for 45 minutes whilst they waited for the ambulance to arrive. Senior union officials say fire engines are routinely being turned into makeshift ambulances to ferry patients to A&E . In another, they tended to a pensioner who had fallen and banged her head for two hours before they were forced to leave her on her own – to attend a fire. The practice is occurring across the country and last July, firemen took a 16-year-old girl with suspected bleeding on the brain to A&E in Warrington, Cheshire . In December, crews were sent to a care home in Ryde on the Isle of Wight where an elderly woman had a stroke and were ordered to cut the rings off her fingers which were turning blue because of poor blood flow. Ian Murray, vice-president of the Fire Brigades Union – which represents 44,000 firemen – said: 'We know only a small percentage of firefighters are trained to give basic first aid. 'It is irresponsible and dangerous to put untrained firefighters in the position of attending incidents to assist the ambulance service, with the knowledge that it is highly unlikely one will arrive for some considerable time.' In January, a woman of 84 from Doncaster is feared to have died because firemen were sent to her home rather than an ambulance. Paramedics did not show up for 40 minutes after which time her pulse had stopped. Last month the Mail revealed how London Ambulance Service had resorted to flying half way round the world to Australia to hire 225 paramedics because it is so overstretched.

The Fire Brigades Union say practice is irresponsible and dangerous . But becoming more common as ambulance service is so overstretched . Ambulance service facing huge demand from rising and aging population . Led to them relying more on firemen to attend life threatening emergencies .

Bayer Leverkusen defender Emir Spahic could face a lengthy ban after video footage emerged appearing to show him fighting and aiming a headbutt at stewards after a defeat by Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. Spahic was substituted in the 90th minute with an ankle injury as Bayer crashed out of the Germany's DFB-Pokal at the quarter-final stage, losing 5-3 on penalties after 120 goalless minutes at the BayArena. But amateur footage from after the game shows the Bosnian defender involved in an altercation with stewards along the side of the pitch, where he had to be restrained by pitchside staff who were believed to have stopped his friends from walking between the stadium's West and East stands. Bayer Leverkusen defender Emir Spahic could face a lengthy ban after appearing to fight with stewards . After initially being restrained (first photo), Spahic became involved in a clash with staff after the game . Spahic later seemed to aim a headbutt at a member of stadium staff, even after the angry clash had died down . Spahic is pictured taking on Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm for the ball during the DFB-Pokal quarter-final . The incident has been referred to the public prosecutor in Cologne and could now be investigated by police. Spahic will issue an apology for his behaviour. A Bayer spokesman said: 'It is clear that there has been a physical dispute after the final whistle. We will review the incident and try to clarify now who was there and why they were there.' In the video Spahic, wearing a red club top, is at first restrained by two stewards as members of his group clash with the stadium staff. Spahic is seen breaking away from the clutches of two stewards to assist his friends in the melee . Footage shows Spahic seeming to throw his hands into the faces of some of the yellow-jacketed staff . After breaking free, the 34-year-old joins the melee and appears to throw his hands into the faces of multiple stewards before aiming a headbutt at another even when the brawl dies down. Spahic is expected to miss his side's trip to face Mainz in the Bundesliga on Saturday through injury but he could be in line for a longer spell on the sidelines if action is taken after the incident on Wednesday night. Bayer are fourth in the Bundesliga, two points behind Borussia Monchengladbach in the race for a Champions League place and trailing runaway leaders Bayern by 19 points. Spahic tackles Muller on Wednesday, and he has been one of Bayer's star performers so far this season . The Bosnian midfielder also appeared for his country during the recently international break against Austria .

Emir Spahic appears to aim punches and headbutt at stewards in video . His Bayer Leverkusen team lost on penalties against Bayern Munich . Bosnian and his friends became involved in a disagreement with staff . Police are now set to investigate the fighting and Spahic faces a ban .

A bus driver who was caught reading a newspaper while driving has been slammed by his boss as a 'complete idiot'. A passenger filmed the driver on a bus in Auckland, New Zealand, and sent the video to bus company Ritchies Coachlines along with a complaint. In the footage the driver can be seen flicking through pages of the newspaper while the bus is in motion. Scroll down for video . A bus driver was caught reading a newspaper while driving in Auckland, New Zealand . As the bus slows to a stop at a set of traffic lights he moves his head to get a good look at one of the pages. Ritchies Coachlines boss Andrew Ritchie said he was embarrassed by the 'idiot' driver's actions. 'I am absolutely amazed by how absolutely stupid the guy is. Bloody irresponsible behaviour to the first degree, I can't believe it,' Mr Ritchie told the New Zealand Herald. 'The people on that bus put their trust in him. He wasn't even trying to hide it, he was holding the whole newspaper open, over the steering wheel.' Mr Ritchie said the driver would be disciplined, but would not go into detail. A passenger filmed the driver and sent the video to bus company Ritchies Coachlines along with a complaint . Ritchies Coachlines boss Andrew Ritchie said he was embarrassed by the 'idiot' driver's actions .

A passenger caught a driver reading the paper on a bus in Auckland, NZ . He sent the video to bus company Ritchies Coachlines with a complaint . His boss said he was embarrassed by the 'idiot' driver's actions .

Real Madrid's Champions League victory over city rivals Atletico on Wednesday night marked the eighth match Gareth Bale has not started this season... and Real have won every single one. The Welshman has received some criticism from sections of the Bernabeu support despite a bright start in Madrid, and these remarkable stats will do nothing to help his popularity at the club. The £86million man has missed out on just eight starts in Real Madrid's 50 matches this term, but his team-mates have picked up a 100 per cent win record when he has been away, scoring 25 and conceding just one goal. Gareth Bale has not started eight of Real Madrid's matches this season, through injury and omission . His latest injury, suffered against Malaga, meant he missed Wednesday night's Champions League game . Bale's time on the sidelines has coincided with huge matches against Barcelona, two Champions League ties with Liverpool (in which he entered the fray as a 62nd-minute substitute at the Bernabeu), and Wednesday night's European quarter-final against Atletico... but it seems the rest of the Real squad are just fine without him. In the first half of the season, Bale suffered a buttock muscle injury while on international duty with Wales, and he missed La Liga matches against Levante (5-0 win), Barcelona (3-1 win), Granada (4-0 win) and a 3-0 Champions League victory against Liverpool. He was in contention for the return leg against Liverpool at the Bernabeu, but did not start the match, instead coming on as a second-half substitute. Real were 1-0 up when he came on, and the score remained the same until the final whistle. In December, Madrid were already leading 4-1 against third-tier side Cornella in their Copa del Rey tie heading into the second leg, and Carlo Ancelotti opted to rest some of his biggest names. Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos, Sergio Ramos and Bale were all among the stars watching on from the sidelines as Los Blancos recorded a comfortable 5-0 win. That's six games without Bale in the starting line-up, and six wins for Real. Moving into 2015, Bale played a major role in the team's start to the year, scoring 12 goals between his return to the side against Celta Vigo and his omission against Eibar on April 11. Bale was sidelined for Real's 3-1 win over Barcelona, in which Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty . Karim Benzema scored in a 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield in October... Bale was injured for the game . Ancelotti stated in the build-up to the match that he had decided to rest the Welshman, while the team went on to win 3-0 against their struggling opposition. Bale again returned the side for two matches, a goalless draw against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and a win against Malaga in La Liga, but suffered a calf injury in the early stages of the latter domestic clash. Instead of taking to the field in the crucial European match on Wednesday night, Bale was resigned to watching the match from home, where he tweeted his support of the team. Javier Hernandez's goal against Atletico ensured Real have won all of their eight matches without Bale . The Welshman took to Facebook on Wednesday to wish Real Madrid good luck against city rivals Atletico . Javier Hernandez's late goal ensured another victory for Ancelotti's men, taking their Bale-less record to eight wins, no draws and no losses. With the Welshman, Real have a 69 per cent win record, far from disastrous, recording 29 wins, four draws and nine losses. But the stats without him will surely give ammunition to those unhappy with their £86million man.

Gareth Bale has not started eight of Real Madrid's matches this season . In the games he has missed, Real boast a 100 per cent win record . Real have scored 25 goals and conceded just one without the Welshman . In the 42 matches that Bale has started, Real's win record is 69 per cent .

Men do almost twice the amount of housework after they retire - but they are still doing far less than their wives, according to new research. The study of 1,302 German couples found working men did just two hours of house work each day, which almost doubled to 3.9 hours when they retired. But they are still lagging behind their stay-at-home female partners when it comes to sharing the burden. Division of labour: Men do just two hours of housework a day while working, which increases to 3.9 after they retire - but it is still far less than the amount carried out by their stay-at-home wives . The study, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, found women who did not work did an average of 6.8 hours before their husband's retired. Chores included doing the laundry and the washing up, as well as running errands, according to New York Magazine. However, the number of hours they did each day only dropped to 6.1 after their husbands retired. What's more, it seems the men were still avoiding the washing up, even post-retirement. The research noted the increase in the men's hours was mainly taken up by more 'manly' chores - like repairs and gardening. However, the study - conducted by Thomas Leopold at the University of Amsterdam and Jan Skopek at the European University Institute - does not reveal how the burden was shared when both the husband and wife were working. Manly: The men were also less likely to do the 'female' chores, sticking to gardening and repairs .

Study of 1,302 couples found working men do two hours of chores a day . But once they retired, men upped their housework hours to to 3.9 a day . Women's chores went from 6.8 hours a day to 6.1 a day after retirement . The study, carried out in Germany, .

This sleepy little squirrel forgot who he was when he woke up – sticking his tongue out for the camera like a lizard. The adorable creature had been taking a nap on a coconut leaf in the early morning sun in India, when he gave a big yawn and flicked out his tongue. The cute moment was captured by 19-year-old student, Ranajit Roy in his hometown of Bengaluru. The sleepy squirrel sticks out his tongue after waking up from a nap on a coconut leaf in India . The palm squirrel lets outs a big yawn after waking up. The species are found naturally in India and Sri Lanka . He said: 'I was up early and walking when I spotted the Indian palm squirrel asleep in a tree. 'I thought it would be great to catch some photographs of him waking up. 'As he stirred, he began yawning and he stuck out his little pink tongue.' Ranajit spent five minutes snapping the photographs, before the squirrel ran off to start his day. Photographer and student Ranajit Roy spent five minutes taking pictures of the palm squirrel in his hometown . The 19-year-old said he thought the photographs were 'lucky', adding: 'I was in the right place at the right time.' He says: 'I love animals and I really enjoy sitting in a quiet place and listening to the birds. 'I spend time outside with the animals and I always keep my eyes open to see if there is anything to photograph in my surroundings. 'The squirrel photographs were just so lucky. I was definitely in the right place at the right time.' The Indian palm squirrel, also known as three-striped palm squirrel, is found naturally in India and Sri Lanka. The palm squirrel is about the size of a large chipmunk, with a bushy tail slightly shorter than its body .

Adorable creature imitates a lizard after waking up from a nap in the sun . Photographer Ranajit Roy spent five minutes taking the cute photographs . 'I was definitely in the right place at the right time', says 19-year-old .

A cheeky monkey was captured on camera snatching a banana from a female tourist before slapping her GoPro when she got too close. Filmed in the Thai town of Kanchanaburi, the monkey approaches the woman, who holds a banana, with its outstretched hands. Grabbing it in both hands, the monkey takes a small bite before pulling it from its skin, which he leaves with the lady. Removing her hand from the shot, the lady can be heard laughing as the greedy monkey begins tucking into the banana while its friends sit around and watch. Moving in for a closer look, the woman leans forward and the monkey copies her by lunging forward itself. Getting right up into the camera’s lens the monkey appears to sniff it while diverting its eyes, as if hoping that it is food. The cheeky money snatches the banana from the woman's hand and begins scoffing it down . Realising that it is out of luck, it returns to its original position and continues tucking into the banana. The lady once again begins moving closer to the monkey, but the primate is less keen to play this time. Cradling its food under its arm as if protecting it from the oncoming threat, the monkey raises its left hand and gives the camera a slap. Up close and personal! The curious monkey gets right up to the camera lens and gives it a sniff . Startled by the monkey’s reaction, its friend who sits next to it looks genuinely shocked and rather hilariously raises its eyebrows in surprise. The video concludes with the monkey, satisfied that the threat has gone, eating the remainder of the banana. The footage was captured by Maja and Diano, a pair who describe themselves on their YouTube channel as a ‘young married couple with an impulse to explore, film and edit great travel moments.’ Slap! The lady gets too close to the monkey and it reacts by giving her camera a smack .

The woman holds out a banana, which the monkey quickly snatches . Monkey then approaches the camera and sniffs it to see if it is food . Woman gets too close to protective monkey and it slaps her GoPro . The footage was captured by a couple in Thai town of Kanchanaburi .

A Liberal mayor who wrote a glowing reference for a convicted rapist asking for him to be spared jail is developing a program to teach young women about 'risky behaviour'. Eastern Sydney's Waverley mayor Sally Betts wrote a reference for Luke Lazarus 'out of loyalty to the family' after he raped an 18-year-old woman in an alleyway outside his father's SOHO nightclub, in Sydney. Now the controversial councillor is developing 'a new risky behaviour education program to try and help young women understand and better deal with being in vulnerable situations'. In an interview with the Wentworth Courier she referenced the behaviour of Lazarus's victim. The Mayor of three years said: 'By the sheer fact of (the assault) happening at a nightclub and alcohol is involved, (means people are) open to the possibility of risky behaviour, so I'm saying let's try and close that loophole.' Daily Mail Australia has contacted Cr Betts for comment. Waverley mayor Sally Betts wrote a reference for convicted rapist Luke Lazarus and is now developing 'a new risky behaviour education program' for young women . Cr Betts is reportedly developing the program for school girls alongside Waverley Action for Youth Services (WAYS) and the police. Lazarus, a 23-year-old former private school boy, was jailed for at least three years on March 27 after he raped the teenage virgin in an alleyway. During Lazarus's trial, the jury was told that he boasted to the victim he could introduce her to the DJ at his father's club, the SOHO, before he ushered her into the alleyway. The court heard that during the assault he pulled her stockings down, ignored a second request by her to leave and said in an authoritative tone 'put your f***ing hands on the wall, get on the floor and arch your back'. When it was over Lazarus told her to add her name to a list of conquests in his phone that he had. In a text message to a friend the afternoon after the attack, in the early hours of May 12, 2013, Lazarus said: 'I honestly have zero recollection of calling you ... Was a sick night – took a chick's virginity.' During Luke Lazarus's rape trial, the jury were told he boasted to the victim he could introduce her to the DJ at the SOHO, before he ushered her into an alleyway . Luke Lazarus was sentenced on March 27 for raping an 18-year-old at his father's SOHO nightclub on May 12, 2013 . His friend replied: 'bahahahaha nice popping does cherries ... ' Lazarus replied: '... it's a pretty gross story tell ya later'. In sentencing him, Judge Sarah Huggett found the offence was not premeditated but said he was reckless. 'I am satisfied beyond reasonable doubt he must have realised there was a possibility she wasn't consenting,' she told Sydney's District Court. But she said he was 'not caring in one way or another whether she was consenting'. Sally Betts has been the Mayor of Waverley for three years in Sydney's eastern suburbs . Cr Betts said in the character reference she wrote for Lazarus that his conviction was 'inconsistent with the gentle well-mannered and respectful young man that I know'. She also said she had no hesitation supporting Lazarus and his family. In a recent interview with the Wentworth Courier she said she wrote the reference in support of Lazarus's grandparents whom she has been friends with for 30 years. 'They are shocked and devastated and I wrote in support of them,' she said. Australia's first Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Pru Goward slammed the public figures in the local community who supported Lazarus. Along with Cr Betts, the honorary secretary of the Honorary Consulate-General of Greece in Brisbane, Tsambico K Athanasas, South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league club chairman Nick Pappas and the parish priest at the Greek Orthodox Christian Church of St George, Rose Bay, Father Gerasimos Koutsouras, spoke out to support him. 'Not only does this diminish their standing, it can shatter the confidence of the victim and often discourages them from seeking justice,' she said. On Thursday, Federal Member for Wentworth and Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull, whose electorate takes in Betts' council area, refused to endorse her to continue in her position. Turnbull's office declined to respond when probed by the Guardian over whether he would support her as mayor. A council investigation is currently underway to determine whether she broke the code of conduct. On Facebook a campaign page with over 200 likes has begun calling for her removal from office. 'As a community we must stand against our elected leaders supporting convicted rapists. Sally Betts Mayor of Waverley needs to know that she must go,' the page says. Last week, nightclub promoters apologised after a photo of a young woman sprawled out on a tiled-floor was used to advertise their Easter weekend event - just a week after Lazarus was convicted of raping a teenage girl at the venue. A photo of a 'drunken' young woman, lying with her legs apart on the ground, was posted on SOHO nightclub's Facebook page on April 3. The photo's caption said: 'We're throwing an extra special Yeezter event Tonight. Free entry till 10pm and $5 drinks till midnight – get amongst it!' Luke Lazarus will spend a minimum of three years behind bars. He told the court that attending his father's clubs gave him an 'inflated sense of power and entitlement' A photo of a drunken looking young woman, lying with her legs apart on the ground, was posted on SOHO nightclub's Facebook page on April 3 by an 'external promoter' The disturbing image was soon removed by the club's management after a backlash on Twitter, the Daily Life reports, with one shocked social media user complaining: 'This is how Luke Lazarus (sic) father promotes nightclub SOHO. Posted week after sentencing!'. A Twitter user told Daily Mail Australia : 'Once it did Twitter rounds and people started commenting it was removed by Saturday.' A SOHO management spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia: 'The event on the night was set up by an external promoter as a one-off event. 'He was given access to the official Facebook page but as soon as we noticed he'd put that up it was taken down.' The club agreed that the photo used was '100 per cent inappropriate'. The SOHO nightclub is a popular venue in Sydney's Kings Cross district . Judge Huggett said Lazarus, a South Sydney Rabbitohs fan, came from a privileged upbringing .

Luke Lazarus was convicted of raping an 18-year-old at SOHO nightclub . The 23-year-old Sydney man was sentenced to a minimum of three years . Waverley Mayor Sally Betts wrote a reference for him . She asked for him not to receive a custodial sentence . Says she is trying to 'close loophole' of 'risky behaviour' in young women .

Nineties style is hot right now. Chokers, berry-coloured lips, round sunglasses and Calvin Klein logo T-shirts are all the rage with a new generation of fashion fans. But news that JNCO, the brand responsible for the huge wideleg 'rave' jeans, is set to make a comeback has horrified many of the people who wore the ridiculous pants the first time around. The return of the highly impractical jeans, which featured giant leg openings approaching 50in, has us contemplating the retro fashion Nineties and Noughties trends that really should be left in the past. Femail rounds up the worst offenders... Scroll down for video . JCNO jeans, popular at Nineties raves, are threatening to make a comeback . 1. THE BUCKET HAT . A casual Nighties piece, the bucket hat is characterised by its wide, downwards sloping brim and limp structure. Originally a staple of fishermen and farmers, it soon enough found its way into popular culture and temporarily dominated the music scene. After gaining prominence in the Nineties and early Noughties, the trend was ditched in favour of softer and more flattering shapes, but fashion-forward celebrities such as 27-year-old Rihanna aren't letting it go quietly. THEN: The bucket hat was originally a staple of fishermen and farmers, but seeped into popular culture, and was sported by the likes of singer Christina Aguilera, now 36, in 2001 . NOW: Pop star Rihanna, 27, was spotted in July 2014 wearing a floppy bucket hat . 2. CAMOUFLAGE PRINT . For those of us non-military personnel not in need of immediate concealment from predators, very few can understand why time and time again, camouflage print manages to seep into our wardrobes. Usually in variations of olive and khaki - but also available in more garish shades - the pattern consists of shapeless blobs that imitate foliage. The brash pattern was favoured by Noughties bands such as Beyoncé's former band, Destiny's Child and today is seen on silk pants or sports luxe trousers worn by street smart stars such as 24-year-old Jourdan Dunn. Beyoncé, now 33, was a big fan of camouflage print in 2001 back when she was still with Destiny's Child . THEN: Destiny's Child wore camouflage print in garish variations of bright blue back in 2001 . NOW: Jourdan Dunn, 24, attempted to bring back the camouflage look in the form of skinny trousers and a crop top in February 2015 . 3. TAKING IT TO THE MAX . Sometimes a trend becomes so popular that a few fashion-forward thinking individuals try to take it to the extreme. Designer prints and double denim are two styles that worked well for celebrity wardrobes in the Nineties, . And today young reality star, 17-year-old Kylie Jenner is one of many who definitely don't follow the 'less is more' style mantra. THEN: In the Noughties, pop stars such as Victoria Beckham, now 44 (pictured left in 2000), Britney Spears, now 33, and Justin Timberlake, now 34 (pictured middle to right in 2001), loved to take trends to the maximum . NOW: 17-year-old reality star Kylie Jenner sported double denim out and about in Los Angeles earlier this month . 4. UGG BOOTS . The shapeless sheepskin UGG boot was a huge celebrity trend in the Noughties, with heiress Paris Hilton, 34, owning piles of pairs. They are not pretty, or remotely glamorous, but the cosy factor means that they remain popular with off-duty actors and models today, with actress Kristen Bell, 34, being one of the more modern fashion offenders. THEN: Heiress Paris Hilton wore UGG boots at Heathrow in 2006 and NOW: Kristen Bell wears hers on set between takes earlier this month . 5. DAISY DUKES . Tiny, tiny denim shorts have been around for the longest time, but were brought back to popularity by Jessica Simpson, 34 (pictured below), in the film remake of The Dukes of Hazzard in 2005. Extremely frayed, and impractically short, most stylish women are opting for slightly longer, more conservative styles this summer. But we can always count on Miley Cyrus, 22, to keep things flirty - wearing hers cut seriously high on the thigh. THEN: Tiny denim shorts, aka Daisy Dukes, were reintroduced to our wardrobes by Jessica Simpson with the promotion of the film reboot of The Dukes of Hazzard in 2005 . 6. JUICY COUTURE TRACKSUITS . Juicy Couture's matching two-piece velour tracksuits were the staple wardrobe of the likes of Nicole Richie, 33, Paris Hilton, 34, and Britney Spears, 33, in the Noughties. Available in all manner of garish shades, they were perfect for lounging around the house in and today celebrities like Nicki Minaj, 32, are keeping the rainbow sweatpants in style. THEN: Britney Spears stepped out in a Juicy Couture velour tracksuits in 2005 before her wedding to Kevin Federline . NOW: Nicki Minaj stepped out in 2014 in the red version of the Juicy Couture tracksuit, proving that it's maintained its popularity since the Noughties . 7. COLOURED SUNGLASSES . Rainbow lenses were a Nineties favourite for boy bands such as *NSYNC and pop princesses like Britney. These days they are sported by the likes of the mostly very stylish 22-year-old model Cara Delevingne and 17-year-old reality star, Kylie Jenner, with a mirrored sheen giving them a 2015 update. Shady bunch: Justin Timberlake, now 34 (pictured left in 2000), and Britney Spears, now 33 (pictured right in 1999), were fans of brightly coloured sunglasses in the Nineties . NOW: Model Cara Delevingne and reality star Kylie Jenner are both fans of coloured sunglasses . 8. CORSETS AS OUTFITS . Corsets first became popular in the 16th Century, worn under clothes to help transform women's shapes. In the Nineties they were being sported as outerwear, spearheaded by a very sexy Victoria Backham as Posh Spice, now 44. And today they are being incorporated into dresses and tops to add edge to red carpet wear by young stars like 22-year-old Selena Gomez. THEN: Victoria Beckham (pictured in 2004) popularised wearing corsets and lingerie as outerwear in the Noughties . Not very posh: Victoria Beckham sported tight corset structured dresses to events such as the MTV movie awards in 2007 (pictured left) and the Victoria's Secret Fashion show in 2007 (pictured right) NOW: Selena Gomez works a sultry look to an awards ceremony with a corset-based gown . 9. HAREM TROUSERS . Characterised by loose, baggy legs which nip in at the ankle, these Middle Eastern style trousers are a hard to wear shape for anyone with any kind of curves. Before she discovered pencil skirts reality star Kim Kardashian, now 34, was a huge fan of the voluminous pants. Today they are still sported by supermodel legs like 51-year-old Elle Macpherson. THEN: Reality star Kim Kardashian previously championed the wearing of harem trousers back in 2009 . NOW: Supermodel Elle Macpherson steps out in a pair of leopard print harem trousers .

JNCO 'rave jean's are on their way back . Other 90s/00s trends here to stay include Uggs, velour and corsets . Kylie Jenner is a double denim fan whilst Jourdan Dunn loves camouflage .

Two Islamic teachers will stand trial accused of repeatedly beating a ten-year-old boy - for wrongly reciting the Koran. Mohammed Waqar, 23, and Mohammed Siddique, 60, are accused of assaulting the youngster at the UK Islamic Mission's (UKIM) Jamia Mosque in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. The boy was allegedly slapped repeatedly during religious lessons at the mosque between May 1 and June 13 last year. Mohammed Waqar, 23, and Mohammed Siddique, 60, are accused of assaulting a youngster at the UK Islamic Mission Jamia Mosque in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. It's alleged was allegedly slapped repeatedly for mistakes in his studies, including not reciting the Koran correctly during religious lessons at the mosque in Sparkbrook . A court heard the attack happened when the boy made mistakes with his studies, including failing to read the Koran properly. It is claimed on one occasion he suffered a black eye. Waqar and Siddique, both of Tyseley in Birmingham, were arrested by officers from West Midlands Police last June. They are due to stand trial at Birmingham Crown Court on August 10, charged with cruelty to a person under 16, contrary to section 1(1) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933. The maximum sentence for the offence of cruelty to a person under 16 is ten years prison. Both Mr Waqar and Mr Siddique had pleaded not guilty to the charge at the same court on April 1. West Midlands Police said in a statement two men had been arrested at Stechford Police Station on June 14. No-one from the Jamia Mosque was available for comment. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Mohammed Waqar, 23, and Mohammed Siddique, 60, allegedly slapped boy repeatedly during religious lessons at Jamia Mosque in Birmingham . Boy attacked for making mistakes when reciting Koran during studies . Given black eye during one assault and police arrested the teachers .

Lady Penelope (left) and her faithful chauffeur Aloysius Parker (right) have been given slight tweaks for the 2015 remake of Thunderbirds . FIVE. FOUR. THREE. TWO. ONE. Thunderbirds are Go! Again! Yes, 50 years after the futuristic puppet show launched and landed all over the world, ITV is bringing it back. However, the jerky puppets that rescued the world from all kinds of disaster have been replaced by computer-generated figures. In a nod to 21st-century political correctness, there are also more women and several multicultural characters have been added. Geeky scientist Brains has lost his bow tie for an open-neck shirt and has been given an Indian accent. Even Lady Penelope and her faithful chauffeur Aloysius Parker have been given slight tweaks for 2015. Lady Penelope is this time voiced by Gone Girl actress Rosamund Pike. She has also lost the twin-set and pearls and looks a much more modern, dressed down lady secret agent. Parker, meanwhile, returns with his original voice, that of 89-year-old David Graham, but has dropped his chauffeur uniform and sports a roll-neck sweater. His new look is completed by swept-back, grey-streaked hair. Thunderbirds aired here between 1964 and 1966 and repeated in 1992 and 2002. There were 32 50-minute episodes over two series, shown in 66 countries. The show spawned a merchandising frenzy, with more than 3,000 Thunderbirds products, from puppets and lunchboxes to T-shirts, so much so that December 1966 was dubbed Thunderbirds Christmas. This is not, however the first attempt at a remake. Thunderbirds, a 2004 Working Title film with real actors (including Ben Kingsley as arch-villain The Hood), was an unmitigated disaster, losing almost £20 million at the box office. Even Gerry Anderson, the show’s co-creator, called it ‘the biggest load of c**p’ he had seen and rejected an offer of £400,000 for just going to the premiere. ‘Remaking something as iconic as Thunderbirds means that your feelings of excitement are mixed with apprehension because you don’t want to do anything to tarnish it,’ says Giles Ridge, the show’s executive producer. ‘We didn’t want to mess too much with Thunderbirds but needed to make it in a way that would excite 21st-century children.’ In a nod to 21st-century political correctness, there are also more women and several multicultural characters have been added . As with the original, at the heart of Thunderbirds are the five gung-ho Tracy brothers, all named after real astronauts on America’s Mercury space mission in the early 1960s: Scott (Carpenter), John (Glenn), Virgil (Grissom), Gordon (Cooper) and Alan (Shephard). Their mission is to save the world through their secret organisation International Rescue. Inspired by their widower billionaire father Jeff, (a stalwart of the original series but missing in this) they live on Tracy Island in the middle of the South Pacific in 2065. Lady Penelope (pictured as a puppet) has lost the twin-set and pearls and looks a much more modern, dressed down lady secret agent in the new remake . When they hear of trouble anywhere on the planet their swimming pool slides open to allow a rocket (Thunderbird 1) to take off. There are also an aircraft carrier, submarine and spaceship based on the island. The original show was made on a factory estate in Slough, Berkshire, on a shoestring budget, but the new production team spans the globe. Main writer Rob Hoegee is in Los Angeles but watches script readings on Skype. Peter Jackson’s animation workshop Weta in New Zealand made the 26 episodes (a further 26 are already commissioned) using a mixture of live action and computer graphics. Despite all the new technology, the backgrounds are models, including an 18ft-high Tracy Island. Gerry Anderson and his wife Sylvia came up with Thunderbirds after a mining disaster in West Germany in 1963. On the original show everyone had to multi-task; for Sylvia that meant voicing Lady Penelope, International Rescue’s London agent. Rosamund Pike says she didn’t hesitate when she was offered the role. ‘As soon as ITV asked me,’ she says, ‘I knew it would be very exciting. ‘Lady Penelope often plays up to the frivolous elements of who she is — a girl who loves clothes, pink cars, little dogs — to blindside people and conceal what she really is up to at any given point That is usually breaking in somewhere she shouldn’t be, finding secrets in dangerous situations.’ Her car is no longer a Rolls (no brands are used in children’s television programmes now), but thankfully she still has Parker. ‘The producers met me for coffee,’ says David Graham. ‘I think they wanted to see what sort of shape I’m in, but I was thrilled to be able to recreate this character. Parker was originally just a minor character, but he eventually became Gerry’s favourite.’ Parker returns with his original voice, that of 89-year-old David Graham, but has dropped his chauffeur uniform (pictured) and now sports a roll-neck sweater with swept-back, grey-streaked hair . Parker has retained his distinctive cockney-trying-to-be-snooty accent. David says: ‘Gerry took me to lunch and said: “I want you to listen to the wine waiter.” So the waiter came over and asked if we would like to see the wine list and he just had this great accent. I’m not sure he knew we modelled the voice on him.’ There has been a concerted effort to increase the female and multicultural roles in the show to make it appeal to aspirational girls and boys of all races. Merlin actress Angel Coulby plays Kayo, an ‘adopted little sister’ to the Tracy brothers who is in charge of security for Tracy Island. Former Casualty actress Adjoa Andoh voices Colonel Casey, commanding officer of the Global Defence Force. Thunderbirds aired here between 1964 and 1966 and repeated in 1992 and 2002. There were 32 50-minute episodes over two series, shown in 66 countries .

Fifty years after the futuristic puppet show launched ITV is bringing it back . It is computer-generated with more women and multicultural characters . Lady Penelope lost twin-set and pearls and looks like a lady secret agent . Parker has dropped his chauffeur uniform and sports a roll-neck sweater . Thunderbirds, ITV1 tomorrow at 5pm.

Wallace, the Chelsea defender on-loan at Vitesse Arnhem, has been released without charge after being questioned by police on ‘suspicion of a sexual offence’. The 20-year-old, who has been loaned out to Fluminense and Inter Milan since he signed for Chelsea in January 2013, was with Vitesse’s squad for their trip to Excelsior and fined by the Dutch club. ‘Wallace won't be in the selection for the match against Excelsior,’ a statement from Vitesse read. Wallace is pictured in action for Chelsea during their pre-season tour of Indonesia back in July 2013 . ‘The Brazilian defender was arrested last night in the centre of Arnhem on suspicion of an offence. ‘Based on the fact that he is to refrain from going out in the 48 hours before a match, Vitesse immediately decided Wallace will be out of the team and will receive a maximum fine. ‘Vitesse has no further announcements.’ While the Dutch club refused to comment on the nature of the offence which led to the arrest, a police spokesman is quoted by local media as saying it was 'sexual’. The 20-year-old right back is pictured playing for Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem in February of this year . ‘We still don't know what exactly happened,’ police spokesman Paul Koetsier told RTL. ‘That must be found out during the investigation. ‘We can't make it more concrete than a suspicion of a sexual offence. Maybe there will me more information later today.’ Wallace is on a season-long loan at Vitesse. The Dutch outfit enjoy a close relationship with the Blues and the club’s owner Alexander Chigrinsky is an associate of Roman Abramovich. Wallace, a Brazilian Under-20 international, made his debut for Jose Mourinho’s side during their summer tour of Asia in 2013 before his season on loan at Inter. He made only three appearances for the Serie A club before being sent to Vitesse. Wallace, who signed for Chelsea in January 2013, is on a season-long loan at Vitesse (right) Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Wallace, who signed for Chelsea in 2013, is on loan at Vitesse Arnhem . He has been pulled out of their squad for the trip to Excelsior on Saturday . The 20-year-old has also been handed the maximum fine by the Dutch side . Wallace, a Brazilian Under-20 international, made his debut for Jose Mourinho’s side during their summer tour of Asia in 2013 . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .

A grandmother is facing a raft of serious charges after being involved in a severe car crash and failing a sobriety test at the crime scene. Patricia Ebel, 49, was driving her 10-year-old grandson home after a day at the pool on Friday when she crashed her luxury black BMW 5-Series into a car that was stopped at an intersection in Naples, Florida. Ebel was captured on video staggering as she failed all field-sobriety-tests administered by Collier County Sheriff’s Deputies. Scroll down for video . Patricia Ebel, 49, was driving her 10-year-old grandson home after a day at the pool when she crashed her black BMW into a car that was stopped at an intersection in Naples, Florida . Patricia Ebel, 49, was arrested on Friday after crashing her black BMW into a car that was stopped at an intersection in Naples, Florida . Ebel was captured on video staggering as she failed all field-sobriety-tests . Ebel is facing DUI charges including driving with a .15-or-greater blood alcohol content with a minor in the car . She also refused to take a breathalyzer test. Her arrest report states that deputies smelled a strong odor of alcohol on Ebel, reports WINK News. Neither Ebel nor her grandson was injured in the crash, although her car was totalled. The driver of the car that was hit was later taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Ebel is facing DUI charges including driving with a .15-or-greater blood alcohol content with a minor in the car. Before she was taken away by police to be booked, her grandson ran up and hugged her. Neither Ebel nor her grandson was injured in the crash, although her car was totalled . Ebel's 10-year-old grandson was in the car with her, he ran up and embraced his grandma before cops took her away .

Patricia Ebel, 49, was arrested on Friday after crashing her luxary BMW 5-Series into a car that was stopped at an intersection in Naples, Florida . She was captured on video staggering as she failed all field-sobriety-tests . Ebel had been driving her 10-year-old grandson in the vehicle after a day at the pool . She is facing DUI charges including driving with a .15-or-greater blood alcohol content with a minor in the car .

Detectives probing the suspected murder of a landlady who disappeared 17 years ago have dug up the patio of her pub. Deborah Steel, 37, who ran the Royal Standard pub in Ely, Cambridgeshire, was last seen alive just after 1am on 28 December 1997. Police believe she was killed and recently reclassified the investigation as a murder inquiry, but the 37-year-old's body has never been found. The search has the full consent of the present landlord who is not connected with the investigation. Deborah Steel, 37, who ran the Royal Standard pub in Ely, Cambridgeshire, was last seen alive just after 1am on 28 December 1997 . Detectives probing the suspected murder of the landlady have dug up the patio of her pub - the Royal Standard (pictured) A 73-year-old man is on bail until 29 April and two others, aged 70 and 50, have since had theirs cancelled. Officers carried out a preliminary search of the area outside the pub earlier this year. A team revisited the pub earlier today and dug up the patio but said they found no clues. Last September officers carried out another unsuccessful dig at a house in the town where Deborah once lived. Police believe the 37-year-old was killed and recently reclassified the investigation as a murder inquiry . The search has the full consent of the present landlord who is not connected with the investigation . The same month Deborah's sister Gini Secker, 47, from Nottingham said the unsolved case was a 'heavy burden' for her family. She said: 'I find it so very sad that our father went to his grave without knowing the truth of Debbie's whereabouts. 'It has been a heavy burden to carry all these years and all we wish for is the answers so we can lay Debbie to rest at last.' A spokesman for Cambridgeshire Police today said: 'The search is being undertaken with the full consent of the present landlord, who is not connected with the investigation.' Anyone with any information should call 01480 425880 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Landlady Deborah Steel, 37, was last seen alive on 28 December 1997 . Police have dug up the patio of the Royal Standard pub where she worked . A 73-year-old man is on bail and two others have had theirs cancelled . Detectives believe she was murdered, but body has never been found .

New York State Senator Jeffrey Klein has apologized after a search for 'hot' pictures of a political strategist was shared with the world on his Twitter account. Klein said that a staffer 'accidentally tweeted a link from her personal phone' with a link to Google Image results for 'Susan Del Percio Hot'. The Democratic state senator, who broke away from his party and caucuses with Republicans, said 'mistakes like this happen' before apologizing to Del Percio, a Republican strategist. New York state senator Jeffrey Klein has apologized to Republican political strategist Susan Del Percio (pictured) after a tweet showed a search for 'hot' pictures of her . The tweet included a series of seemingly random characters followed by a Google search for images of the strategist, who has previously worked with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani . He also said that the incident was being 'taken seriously'. Del Percio, a member of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's administration who recently quit working with Governor Andrew Cuomo, said that the post was a 'silly mistake'. She said that members of Klein's office do not need to reach out and apologize to her, according to the New York Daily News. The tweet, which featured a series of random characters before the link, was deleted quickly after being posted. Klein, (foreground) a Democrat who caucuses with the New York Republicans, said that the tweets was sent by a recently hired female communications staffer (file photo) Klein, said that the communications staffer responsible for the post was a recent hire and female, according to Business Insider. It is unclear how the message and link were accidentally sent. The first three automatic Google results after typing in 'Susan Del Percio' are 'education', 'married' and 'bio'.

Jeffrey Klein apologizes for tweet with search for Susan Del Percio . State senator said that newly hired female staffer accidentally sent it . Experienced strategist Del Percio said that incident was 'silly mistake'

A woman has warned of the dangers of getting a cut-price boob job abroad after a bungling surgeon left her with a deformed breast that 'looked like a croissant'. Alison, 43, from Gloucestershire, has since had to go under the knife a further 12 times but is still living with the damage that ensued following a breast augmentation operation six years ago. 'It's horrible to look at and horrible to live with,' says Alison, who admits she would do 'anything' to look normal again. Badly damaged: Alison was left with a breast that resembled a croissant following an infection . Desperate to improve the look of her breasts, the retail worker has now had a 13th operation on her breasts, this time as part of TLC show Extreme Beauty Disasters. Speaking on the show, surgeon Vik Vijh, a cosmetic doctor who specialises in correcting botch jobs, said he was shocked by the appalling damage. 'When I first saw Alison I thought she looked mutilated,' he said. 'She had an imploded breast, it looked like a croissant.' More surgery, he said, was the only way to fix it but warned more than one operation could be needed. Alison's problems began as a teenager when, embarrassed by her small breasts, she began using a booster bra. Horrible: Alison, who wants to 'feel normal again', has consulted plastic surgeon Vik Vijh . Hopes: Alison had hoped to boost her bust but ended up loathing her body (picture posed by model) 'I was always conscious of the way I looked, I bought a booster bra so I could look bigger,' she remembers. But when she decided to fix the problem by going under the knife in a bid to increase her cup size to a DD, it proved to be the worst decision of her life. Initially pleased with the results, she noticed shortly after the operation that one implant was going hard. 'It started to go hard so I went back and got another implant inserted but that got an infection,' she said. Bacteria attacked her breast tissue causing it to die so she was left with one shrivelled, deformed breast and one enlarged by surgery. Relief: Following 13 different operations to fix the damage, Alison now has the normal breasts she hoped for . Now she says she would do anything to feel like a normal woman again. 'I hate the way I look and want to be fixed in some way,' she adds. Mr Vijh, who had initially thought she would need several operations, used fat cells from her stomach combined with an implant to fix the damage. Although a course of antibiotics was needed to keep a repeat of the infection at bay, Alison says she is delighted with her new-look breasts. 'I feel fantastic and feminine,' she says. 'I can wear anything now. My partner gets flashed on a daily basis and I have a smile back on my face.'

Alison, 43, from Gloucestershire, had breast augmentation six years ago . She was initially pleased but an infection killed off some breast tissue . Left with one large breast and another that was shrivelled and deformed . Now the 43-year-old says she is 'desperate to be normal again' Extreme Beauty Disasters is on TLC, Thursdays at 8pm .

A veteran Georgia middle school teacher has been removed from the classroom after she gave students her highly critical personal opinion of President Barack Obama and some parents complained. Nancy Perry will no longer teach students at Dublin Middle School and will retire at the end of the year, city schools superintendent Chuck Ledbetter announced on Tuesday. Perry is alleged to have told students that Obama is a Muslim and that any parent who support him couldn't be Christian, either. Nancy Perry, left, won't teach again at Dublin Middle School in Georgia after she gave students her highly critical personal opinion of President Barack Obama and parent Jimmie Scott complained . A 12-year-old boy in Perry's class brought the matter to the attention of his father, Jimmie Scott, who complained to the school. 'If your parents voted for Obama, they're evil and I don't see how your parents could vote for someone that's Muslim' he told WMAZ, paraphrasing Perry's alleged comments. Scott said he immediately requested a parent-teacher conference to which Perry brought along her husband Bill, who sits on the county Board of Education. Instead of discussing Nancy Perry's classroom comments, Scott says that she and her husband showed him what he described as internet propaganda. 'She showed it to me and said, "See, Obama is a baby killer. He aborts babies at nine months old as they're coming through the birth canal."' Superintendent Ledbetter said Perry was already planning on retiring before the complaint about her behavior. 'On behalf of the School District, we want to apologize to the student and to his parents,' he said at a school board meeting. Scott said he requested a parent-teacher conference, but Nancy Perry brought along her husband Bill, pictured above, who sites on the Board of Education.  The pair showed him what he described as anti-Obama internet propaganda . City schools superintendent Chuck Ledbetter says school principals are now required to call the superintendent if any board member asks to sit in on parent-teacher meetings . 'It is not the place of teachers to attempt to persuade students about religious or political beliefs.' Scott also addressed the community at the meeting, saying his family had been ridiculed and had racial slurs thrown at them. Scott is black and Perry is white. 'We've lost loved ones in the community because a line was drawn,' Scott said. 'Either you were for my son or you were for the teacher.' Ledbetter also apologized for the actions of Perry's husband, who he said shouldn't have attended the parent-teacher conference. Ledbetter said school principals are now required to call the superintendent if any board member asks to sit in on a parent-teacher meeting. 'See, Obama is a baby killer. He aborts babies at nine months old' Nancy Perry is alleged to have told Jimmie Scott .

Nancy Perry won't teach again at Dublin Middle School after giving students her highly critical personal opinion of President Barack Obama . One student told his father, Jimmie Scott, who complained to the school and requested a parent-teacher conference . She is the wife of a school board member and brought her husband along to parent-teacher meeting . Scott says that Perry showed him what he described as propaganda and called the President a 'baby killer' A superintendent has said Perry was already planning on retiring before the complaint about her behavior .

Lewis Hamilton insists he is ready for Nico Rosberg's tactics should his Mercedes team-mate attempt anything underhand in the wake of his latest outburst. Rosberg's criticism of Hamilton following Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix has reopened old wounds that at times festered between the duo last year. The 29-year-old German claimed Hamilton selfishly slowed during the middle part of the race, drawing him back into a chasing Sebastian Vettel in his Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton (right) insists he is prepared for further criticism from Mercede's team-mate Nico Rosberg . Hamilton beat his Mercedes colleague to win the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday . Mercedes top brass Toto Wolff and Niki Lauda insist Hamilton was not at fault, with the eventual one-two the best result for the team. With Rosberg distinctly second best to Hamilton so far this season - as he has been out-qualified and out-raced by the Briton in all three grands prix - it remains to be seen what tricks he might have up his sleeve to stop the rot and regain the advantage. In Monaco last year it has been suggested by many Rosberg deliberately thwarted Hamilton during qualifying, earning pole and following up with the race win. In Belgium, Rosberg earned a rebuke and had sanctions imposed on him by the team after colliding with Hamilton on only the second lap which forced the latter out of the race. Hamilton (right) led Rosberg at the Chinese Grand Prix, and later came under criticism from his team-mate . The British racer, who leads the Drivers' Championship by 13 points, sprays champagne on a hostess . Although aware Rosberg may do all he can to beat him, an unperturbed Hamilton said: 'I feel pretty well prepared, having experienced all those kind of things. 'That stuff doesn't cross my mind. I think we're professional. We've been through some ups and downs and now we're in a good place. 'And anyway, I would like to think I am stronger this year and that will be reflected moving forwards.' The bottom line is at present Rosberg does not have an answer for Hamilton's form and pace as the 30-year-old has won eight of the last 10 races. Hamilton has also suggested Rosberg should seize a chance when it is presented to him, as was the case in Shanghai. Hamilton claimed after the race that Rosberg (left) was not quick enough to catch him even if he tried . The Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai finished with a Mercedes one-two, and Sebastian Vettel third for Ferrari . 'You have to try and sympathise with people's opinions,' said Hamilton. 'I always try, in all walks of life, to put myself in that position because you wouldn't want that to happen to you. You try to think that. 'But I said to the guys, if I was in second and I had the pace I had, I would have been pushing to be as close as possible and passing. That's racing. Nico didn't try. 'They said maybe he was just comfortable second, and I said "Well, that's the difference between us. I want to win always". 'I would have done everything to get past, or at least pushed for three laps if I could.' Hamilton drives during the Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit on April 12 . But then cuttingly, Hamilton added: 'Even if he had (pushed), and he had got relatively close, he just wasn't quick enough. 'If you take a step back, this is motor racing, man. Racing. Don't take away the fun of the racing. It's racing. 'If I was in second or third, I would have done everything. I wouldn't have sat back two seconds to make it to the end of the stint. 'Of course you want to get to the end of the stint, but if I thought I had more pace I would have tried to have got past, because that's the best part.'

Lewis Hamilton beat Nico Rosberg at Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix . The Mercedes team-mates finished first and second in the Shanghai race . Rosberg criticised Hamilton for selfishly slowing down during the race . Hamilton says he is 'prepared' for Rosberg's underhand tactics . He claimed Rosberg 'wasn't quick enough' to catch him in China .

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' Says her sister may have been airlifted from the mountain this morning .

The glowing blue letters that once lit the Bronx from above Yankee Stadium failed to find a buyer at an auction at Sotheby's on Wednesday. While the 13 letters were expected to bring in anywhere from $300,000 to $600,000, the only person who raised a paddle - for $260,000 - was a Sotheby's employee trying to jump start the bidding. The current owner of the signage is Yankee Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, who purchased the 10-feet-tall letters for an undisclosed amount after the stadium saw its final game in 2008. No love: 13 letters that hung over Yankee Stadium were estimated to bring in anywhere from $300,000 to $600,000, but received no bids at a Sotheby's auction Wednesday . The 68-year-old Yankee said he wanted 'a new generation to own and enjoy this icon of the Yankees and of New York City.' The letters had beamed from atop Yankee Stadium near Grand Concourse in the Bronx since 1976, the year before Jackson joined the team. ESPN reports Jackson, who attended the auction, bought the letters 'on a lark.' Jackson joked that once he saw the size of the letters, some of which are also 10-feet-wide, he realized he might have gotten ahead of himself. He promised before the auction that if the letters were bought by a bidder in the United States, he would fly out to see the signage himself at the winner's home. Yankee Stadium: The letters at the stadium, which was built in 1923, were installed in 1976 and taken down in 2008 . In addition to the letters, Sotheby's was auctioning off a New York Mets bullpen car from the late 60s. Despite the Mets memorabilia being estimated at only $20,000 to $30,000, it raked in a winning bid of $112,500 at auction.

The Yankee Stadium signage was bought by Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson when the stadium was shuttered in 2008 for an undisclosed sum . Before the auction, Jackson had promised to fly out himself to see the letters at the winner's home .

Each week Sportsmail gathers up the ratings from our team of reporters to provide the best Barclays Premier League starting XI of the day. Eden Hazard, Mesut Ozil and Joey Barton feature in this week's list as they put in man-of-the-match performances that helped their teams win, but who else made the XI? Scroll down to find out. GK - Tim Howard (EVERTON vs Southampton) - 7 . Had to be alert to James Ward-Prowse’s swerving effort, stretching a big hand out to his left in order to beat it away. Key to Everton's win. Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard put in a man of the match performance against Southampton . DEF - Antonio Valencia (MANCHESTER UNITED vs Aston Villa) - 7.5 . Industrious down the right flank, almost created a goal for Rooney with one surge; not tested defensively. Antonio Valencia runs with the ball during Manchester United's win over Aston Villa on Saturday . DEF - Marcos Rojo (MANCHESTER UNITED vs Aston Villa) - 7 . Elegant on the ball, passed it well and came close to opening the scoring with a 30-yard drive that fizzed over the bar. Marcos Rojo was elegant on the ball and passed it well as Manchester United won at Old Trafford . DEF - Phil Jagielka (EVERTON vs Southampton) - 7 . Scored what turned out to be the winner and commanded the side to an important win. Phil Jagielka (right) high fives fellow team of the day player Howard during Everton's 1-0 victory . DEF - Nacho Monreal (ARSENAL vs Liverpool) - 7 . Solid defensive display, up against Lazar Markovic and Philippe Coutinho. Arsenal's Nacho Monreal put in a solid defensive display against Liverpool at the Emirates . MID - Willian (CHELSEA vs Stoke City) - 7.5 . A handful for Stoke as he, Oscar and Hazard linked up well to create chances in the first half, though they were never taken. Never short of a run. Willian runs with the ball during Chelsea's 2-1 win over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge . MID - Joey Barton (West Bromwich Albion vs QUEENS PARK RANGERS) - 8 . Name sung loud by travelling fans at the final whistle, in recognition of a fine display capped by a goal in added time to give this win an emphatic 4-1 scoreline. Joey Barton was rightly praised for his efforts in QPR's emphatic 4-1 win over West Brom . MID - Ander Herrera (MANCHESTER UNITED vs Aston Villa) - 8.5 . To think there was a time when he couldn’t get a game. Passing was excellent and his two goals were thoroughly deserved. Ander Herrera's passing was excellent and his two goals were thoroughly deserved at Old Trafford . MID - Mesut Ozil (ARSENAL vs Liverpool) - 7.5 . Produced silky touches and a brilliant free-kick for the second which put Arsenal in control. Mesut Ozil produced silky touches and a brilliant free-kick for the second which put Arsenal in control . MID - Eden Hazard (CHELSEA vs Stoke City) - 8.5 . A live wire. Master of the one-two and creating chances. Ultimately kept his cool from the spot to give Chelsea a much-needed lead before Adam’s equaliser. Didn’t look tired, despite his weariness during international break. Assisted the winning goal. Eden Hazard looked every bit a Premier League winner as Chelsea beat Stoke at home on Saturday . FWD - Loic Remy (CHELSEA vs Stoke City) - 7.5 . Looked a worthy replacement for Costa as he twice went close to giving Chelsea the lead in the opening seven minutes. Scored in the second half when Mourinho really needed it, and it was deserved. Loic Remy looked a worthy replacement for Diego Costa as he scored and was a menace against Stoke .

Eden Hazard put in a man-of-the-match performance for Chelsea . Mesut Ozil was in fine form for Arsenal as they beat Liverpool . Joey Barton helped QPR to an emphatic 4-1 win over West Brom .

David Crossley developed large kidney stones . Like many busy people, David Crossley often used to find himself so wrapped up in his working day that he would go without lunch, and often barely stopped for a cup of tea. In fact, David, 63, a musculoskeletal therapist from Birmingham, admits: 'I would often be so busy at the clinic that I'd forget to drink any liquid at all, other than the odd cup of tea or coffee. It had been the same way for years - although I would drink more water at weekends.' Last year, this habit caught up with him. He noticed a vague ache in his abdomen, stretching around to his back. 'It wasn't agonising but it just didn't feel quite right, so I went to the GP,' he says. 'As I had some bloating, he sent me for an ultrasound.' This revealed two large stones in his right kidney - a direct result, his doctors believe, of his low fluid intake. A CT scan showed that the stones were so large (6 mm across) they could not be passed naturally, and he needed surgery. One in ten of us will develop a kidney stone, and the numbers are rising dramatically. They are the result of waste products in the blood forming crystals inside the kidneys, which eventually build up into a solid lump. They can be excruciatingly painful - on a level, say experts, with childbirth. The stones often remain symptomless while they're in the kidney. They start causing pain - known as renal colic - once they travel down the ureter, the narrow tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. 'Renal colic is caused by the stone suddenly blocking the ureter,' says Mr Leye Ajayi, consultant urological surgeon at the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth, London. The pain often comes on suddenly and can cause the patient to 'writhe around in agony', he adds. The pain can be intense enough to cause nausea and vomiting. Once on the move, a stone can take days or weeks to travel out of the body. In that time, it may cause persistent or intermittent pain in the back, groin or side, a need to urinate more than usual, and pain when urinating. Sometimes, if a stone blocks the exit of urine from the kidney, it can lead to a build-up of bacteria and trigger a kidney infection. Signs of this include a fever, shivering, extreme weakness, diarrhoea, or cloudy and bad-smelling urine. The bad news is that the number of people developing troublesome stones is rocketing. Emergency admissions to hospital for kidney stones have shot up during the past decade by 136 per cent, according to official figures, rising from just above 5,000 to almost 12,000 per year. Meanwhile, the number of people going in for planned non-emergency treatment for stones has almost doubled in the same period, rising from 26,666 in 2004 to 51,340. The cause for his condition, doctors believe, was low fluid intake . And bizarrely, it may be that healthier lifestyles - doing tough workouts at the gym, and then not drinking enough, or shunning carbohydrates - are partly to blame, and may be why cases are going up, especially among women. 'More men than women used to suffer from kidney stones, with a ratio of about three to one,' says Mr Ajayi. 'But an increasing number of women now get them, and the ratio is evening up.' The main cause of kidney stones is dehydration. 'Your kidneys are your waste-disposal system,' explains Dr Kathryn Griffith, the Royal College of GPs' clinical champion for kidney care. 'They discard all the waste chemicals produced by your body, and they can do this efficiently if enough liquid is drunk to help flush them through. 'But if you become dehydrated, you overload the kidneys with urine that has a high concentration of stone-forming chemicals, and these begin to bind together to build stones.' To avoid this, you need to drink enough to ensure your urine is 'the colour of white wine', says Dr Griffith - around 1.2 litres a day. You need more during hot weather or after exercise. Changing diet trends are also pushing the figures up. 'There has been a trend, especially in people either wanting to lose weight or bulk up muscle, to eat low-carb, high-protein diets,' says Dr Griffith. 'The animal proteins found in meat and fish break down into a waste chemical called uric acid (a known stone-former) in your urine. They also reduce the amount of citrate (a stone-inhibitor). 'This can lead to uric acid stones forming, especially if you also don't drink enough fluid to assist the kidneys in their disposal job.' There are other causes, too. Your kidneys remove sodium, which is the main component of salt, from your body. When they do this, they excrete calcium, too. But low-carb diets could also put you at risk . So the more salt you eat, the more calcium you will have in your urine, which can build into stones. Obesity is another risk factor. 'Obese people are more likely to have insulin resistance (where the body can't use insulin effectively),' says Mr Ajayi. This causes a change to the nature of urine, making it more acidic, which increases the risk of uric acid stones forming in the kidney. Eating excessive amounts of oxalate is another culprit, as it can lead to the formation of calcium oxalate stones - the most common kind. Oxalate-rich foods include tea, spinach, rhubarb, nuts, strawberries, beetroot and chocolate. They are all fine in moderation, but avoid large daily quantities. If you have more than two urinary tract infections within a short space of time, you should ask your GP for an ultrasound to rule out a less common kind of kidney stone called struvite stones, which are caused by a build-up of bacteria from repeated urinary tract infections, adds Dr Griffith. Virtually all stones under 5 mm in diameter can be passed naturally, with only prescription-strength pain relief and medication that relaxes the ureter needed while this happens, says Mr Ajayi. But if a stone is bigger, you may need to have treatment. The most common is extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL). This involves sending shock-waves of energy through the skin that break down the stone. 'This works for stones up to about 10 mm in diameter, but not for bigger ones, or for stones that are very hard,' says Mr Ajayi. 'It's also ineffective in most cases for people with obesity, as the shock-waves have further to go to reach the stone.' For bigger or harder stones, a ureteroscopy is performed. Under general anaesthetic, a thin scope is passed up your urethra and a laser is used to break up the stone. For very large stones (those over 15 mm), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is used. A nephroscope - a telescope-like device - is inserted through a small incision in your back. The stone is broken up using a combination of high-frequency ultrasound and pneumatic energy (a bit like a pneumatic drill digging up a road). David Crossley had a ureteroscopy at the BMI Priory Hospital, Birmingham, in September. 'I was out the day after my surgery, and although there was some discomfort around my kidneys for a few days, thankfully I'm now stone-free.' He knows that a person who has had a stone has a 50 per cent chance of developing them again within five years unless they make changes to their lifestyle. 'The lifestyle changes that can be made to stop stones recurring are the same as those for avoiding them in the first place: proper hydration, low-salt, staying a healthy weight and reducing animal protein,' says Mr Ajayi. The British Association of Urological Surgeons advises that we should be aiming for no more than four of the following protein portions a day, two of which should be dairy to ensure you have enough calcium: 50-75 g of red meat, chicken or fish; two eggs; ½ pint of milk; 50g cheese; a small pot of yogurt. Mr Ajayi also recommends drinking water with lemon juice in it daily, as the citrate (a form of acetic acid) in lemons is a natural stone inhibitor that can prevent calcium from binding with other substances, such as oxalates, that lead to stones. Today, David ensures that he gets enough fluid. 'I didn't know that being too busy to drink enough could lead to kidney stones,' he says. 'I now drink water religiously!'

Doctors believe low fluid intake led to David Crossley's kidney stones . Ultrasound and CT scan revealed two very large stones in his right kidney . One in ten of us will develop a kidney stone, and the numbers are rising . Changing diet trends such as low-carb are also pushing sufferer figures up . 'Animal proteins break down into uric acid - a known stone-former'

Stuart McCall revealed captain Lee McCulloch apologised to him and the Rangers players after being sent off in the 2-1 win over runaway Scottish Championship winners Hearts at Ibrox. Goals from striker Kenny Miller and the returning midfielder Haris Vuckic had the home side two ahead and cruising before McCulloch was shown a straight red card by referee Bobby Madden for fouling striker Osman Sow. It left the 10-man Govan side to fight a rearguard battle in the second half and, although Jambos striker Genero Zeefuik reduced the deficit in the 83rd minute, Rangers held on to move into second place in the league, three points ahead of Hibernian with a game in hand over the Leith club. Lee McCulloch was sent off during Rangers' crucial 2-1 victory against Hearts in the Scottish Championship . Staurt McCall says the Gers captain apologised to him as well as the players after the incident . The Gers boss said: 'Believe it or not I haven't seen it again and I didn't see it live - all I was interested in was Zeefuik going through the middle - but I spoke to Bobby coming off and he said he caught him with his elbow. 'Jig (McCulloch) came in after the game and apologised to me and the team so obviously it must have merited a red card.' The former Rangers midfielder paid tribute to Gers supporters in the crowd of 40,521 who willed their team on to a third successive win when they were down to 10 men. He said: 'In the second half, that was the first time for a long, long time, since I was playing, that I got goosebumps out there. McCulloch walks off the pitch after he was shown the red card on Easter Sunday . 'The fans deserved that (win) but I thought the players deserved their applause coming off the park because you need both together to be a success. 'It was pleasing in a lot of ways. We set out with a game plan to stop Hearts playing because they are a good side, no doubt about that. 'Obviously it was two terrific goals, but I thought the tempo and passing in the first half was outstanding. 'I thought the second half was just about guts, desire, being a good team-mate, so it was a hard shift but a nervy finish.' Man of the match Nicky Law also noted the improving relationship between players and supporters. The Rangers midfielder said: 'The crowd just lifted everyone and the atmosphere was as good as it has been since I signed at the club and Hearts fans played their part in that as well. 'Probably for the first time the fans have been right behind us and united as one, which it hasn't been for a while and that was great to see. 'We know that has been down to ourselves in large parts because it hasn't been good enough. 'But we hope that they see the effort we are putting in and hopefully we can achieve the aim that we started the season with and repay the fans. 'It was a huge win for us. Three wins on the spin now and the boys are buzzing.' McCall has paid tribute to the 40,521 Rangers fans who made it to Ibrox for the game . It was Hearts' first away defeat in the league all season and head coach Robbie Neilson refused to be too downbeat. He said: 'I thought we dominated in the second half without creating a lot of chances. I don't think we did enough to win. 'But the pleasing think is I am sitting here at Ibrox, having lost 2-1 and everyone is devastated. 'We have to take a step back and look at the big picture. 'We are 23 points clear at the top of the Championship and we are guaranteed top level football next year. 'So I don't want to be too down. I spoke to the players after the game and told them to put it into perspective. 'When they walk out of Ibrox they should have their heads held high because they are champions and it doesn't matter what happens in one game, it is a 36-game league and they have been the best team.' Kenny Miller (left) celebrates scoring for Rangers against Championship winners Hearts on Sunday .

Lee McCulloch was shown a straight red card after fouling Osman Sow . Rangers went on to win Scottish Championship fixture 2-1 at Ibrox . Stuart McCall says captain McCulloch apologised to both him and the players after sending off against Hearts .

(CNN)Actress Mindy Kaling's brother says that he posed as a black man years ago to get into medical school and that the experience opened his eyes to what he calls the hypocrisy of affirmative action. The revelation comes as Vijay Chokal-Ingam, who is of Indian descent, is pitching a book about his experiences as a "hard-partying college frat boy who discovered the seriousness and complexity of America's racial problems while posing as a black man." On his website, AlmostBlack.com, Chokal-Ingam says he hatched the plan in 1998 after realizing in college that his grades weren't going to be good enough to get into med school as an Indian-American. "So, I shaved my head, trimmed my long Indian eyelashes, and applied to medical school as a black man," he wrote on the website. "My change in appearance was so startling that my own fraternity brothers didn't recognize me at first." He says he joined an organization for black students and applied to schools using his middle name, JoJo. The plan had some drawbacks, said Chokal-Ingam, who describes himself now as a "professional resume writer, interview coach, and graduate school application consultant." "Cops harassed me. Store clerks accused me of shoplifting. Women were either scared of me or couldn't keep their hands off me," he wrote. "What started as a devious ploy to gain admission to medical school turned into a twisted social experiment." He says it worked. Despite a relatively mediocre 3.1 college grade-point average and a good-but-not-great score of 31 on the Medical College Admission Test, Chokal-Ingam claims he was wooed by several top medical schools. He even posts documents on his website to bolster his claims, including an enthusiastic letter from a dean at the Emory University School of Medicine congratulating him on his "excellent scores" on the MCAT. But there's little evidence to suggest his posturing as a "black" applicant helped him get into these schools. First, there is no point of comparison: Chokal-Ingam never applied to medical schools as an Indian-American. Ultimately, he told CNN he applied at 22 medical schools and interviewed at 11. He was wait-listed at four schools and got into only one. Chokal-Ingam eventually attended Saint Louis University Medical School, dropping out after two years. Affirmative action has been in the news a lot the past few years, with a 2013 Supreme Court ruling that tightened how affirmative action admissions programs have to be structured and a 2014 ruling that upheld the University of Michigan's ban on the use of race in admissions. Chokal-Ingam says his story shows how affirmative action "destroys the dreams of millions of Indian-American, Asian American, and white applicants for employment and higher education." "It also creates negative stereotypes about the academic abilities and professional skills of African-American and Hispanic professionals, who don't need special assistance in order to compete with other minority groups," he wrote. But a Saint Louis University spokeswoman disputed the account, telling the Huffington Post that race never played a role in Chokal-Ingam's admission. "His MCAT scores and science grade point average met SLU's criteria for admission at that time, and his race or ethnicity did not factor into his acceptance into the University," the website quoted SLU spokeswoman Nancy Solomon as saying. As might be expected, Chokal-Ingam's claim hasn't gone over well in some quarters. "How does @VijayIngam disprove the benefits of #affirmativeaction when he never gained admission to SLU based on it?" one Twitter user asked. Some were more blunt. One said Chokal-Ingam "is an idiot." "Whatever you feel about affirmative action, let's consider that one person's experience over a decade and a half ago -- an experience that ultimately didn't yield any deluge in acceptance letters anyway -- is not really indicative of the current state of college admissions," wrote Salon's Mary Elizabeth Williams. "Nor is it necessarily an exemplary window into the complex and mysterious vetting process of elite institutions," she added. "Instead, Chokal-Ingam's story is one of a successful woman's brother liberally using her name to drum up attention and controversy." Chokal-Ingam's sister, formerly of "The Office" and current star of TV's "The Mindy Project," is among those who aren't on board, he wrote on his website. She "strongly disapproves of my book," he wrote, arguing that it will bring shame on the family. But others said they don't see what all the fuss is about. "I don't blame this guy at all he earned the right to get into that school via hardwork and wasn't getting it and felt like others were getting what he wanted to so he did what he had to," Twitter user josephdiano77 said.

Vijay Chokal-Ingam says he pretended to be black to get into medical school . He says the experience showed him that affirmative action is a flawed system .

The Bayern Munich squad flew back to Germany on Thursday the day after suffering a surprise defeat by Porto in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. A glum-looking Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer and Pep Guardiola were pictured at the airport ready to board their flight back to Bavaria after their 3-1 loss at the Estadio Dragao on Wednesday. The defeat was the price the five-time European champions paid for a string of injuries and a tired squad that has not stopped playing, chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said. Thomas Muller, Xabi Alonso and the rest of the squad get off the bus at the airport before returning to Germany . A glum-looking Pep Guardiola prepares to board the flight in Portugal with his depleted squad . Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and Guardiola make their way on to the plane as they return to Bavaria after defeat . Bayern, chasing a treble of domestic and European titles, travelled with only 15 outfield players to Portugal for their quarter-final first leg leaving injured Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Bastian Schweinsteiger and David Alaba, among others, behind. 'I am not prepared to criticise the team,' Rummenigge said in post-midnight banquet. 'There are 13 or 14 players who are at the moment healthy and have been playing three times a week.' Bayern have been cruising towards the Bundesliga title with a 10-point advantage as the injuries seem to hardly affect them domestically. Guardiola cannot believe it as he sees his side beaten 3-1 by Porto in the quarter-final first leg on Wednesday . Neuer looks exasperated as the German champions concede their second goal of the game after 10 minutes . 'But there comes a day when you are a little bit tired, when your legs feel heavy and when you lack some of your concentration,' Rummenigge said. A lack of concentration certainly contributed to the three goals they conceded, each coming from an individual defensive mistake. What had been for much of the season their strongest asset - Bayern conceded just four goals in their first 17 Bundesliga games - was on Wednesday their Achilles heel. Jerome Boateng, Xabi Alonso and Dante, all lost possession or control near the box, allowing the Portuguese to score. Colombian Jackson Martinez rounds Neuer with ease before slotting into an empty net to put Porto 3-1 ahead . Bayern boss Pep Guardiola looks perplexed as his side fall two goals behind during the early stages of the Champions League clash . 'We imagined it differently,' said keeper Manuel Neuer, who was lucky not to be sent off after bringing down Jackson Martinez for a third-minute penalty. 'We were not confident and did not create scoring chances. The other problem was the mistakes we made. You are punished in the Champions League for those. We know we messed up together but we have to keep going.' While Bayern are not used to losing, they have every chance to overturn the first leg deficit, with Ribery and possibly Schweinsteiger fit for the return leg in Munich on Tuesday. 'I am not fully dissatisfied with the team,' coach Pep Guardiola said. 'We tried everything but it is not easy against such a physical team. 'It is a complicated result but we will take a shot at it in the return leg and we will not give up that easily.'

Bayern Munich were beaten 3-1 by Porto in the Champions League . Pep Guardiola and the squad returned to Germany on Thursday . Karl-Heinz Rummenigge refused to criticise the players, blaming injuries .

Famous Italian designers like Fendi, Gucci and Prada may be toted by celebrities such as Rihanna, Kate Moss and Katy Perry, but few are probably aware of the history behind the brands they wear. A new book has now archived the changing face of Italian fashion, from the post-war years to the 21st century. Italian Glamour: The Essence of Italian Fashion, From the Postwar Years to the Present Day, captures the evolution of Mediterranean style through 300 iconic dresses and archived images. Model Joan Olsen (left) shows off bold linear prints in an outfit by haute couture designer/artist Livio de Simone in 1954. Co-author Enrico says that Italian glamour is not 'sophisticated or artificial' The book was compiled by Enrico Quinto and Paolo Tinarelli - the two men who were the first to introduce the concept of vintage style in Italy . The volume has been compiled by Enrico Quinto, 51, and Paolo Tinarelli, 49. The two men established the first flea market in Rome and were the first to introduce the concept of vintage in Italy. Enrico revealed that they wanted to honour the Italian designers who have helped to make the country a fashion powerhouse. He said: 'The pioneers that have really put Italy on the map of international fashion have been Emilio Pucci in the Fifties, Missoni and Krizia in the Sixties, Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace in the Seventies and Eighties, and Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Gucci in the Nineties.' Fifties cover girl Ivy Nicholson wears Emilio Pucci in Capri, 1953. The book talks about how the start of many Italian fashion powerhouses started out with a real focus on craftsmanship . The book focuses on the humble beginnings of some of the world's biggest Italian brands and how they rose to cultural significance. It looks at how designers such as Miuccia Prada, Giorgio Armani and Adele Casagrande, founder of Fendi, have created a legacy within their labels. Many Italian powerhouses started out with a focus on craftsmanship, using work methods and decorative traditions that were passed down through generations. Post-war economic development in the fifties saw the expansion of the advertising industry into high fashion. Designers such as Alma Maria Lami constructed clothes that were decorated with a patchwork of ideas and activities . The book also explores momentous periods which truly characterised Italian fashion. For example, post-war economic development in the Fifties saw the expansion of the advertising industry into high fashion. Designers like Alma Maria Lami constructed clothes that were decorated with patchworks of cartoon-like ideas and activities, which subtly influenced buyers. A woman wears a structural suit by Fernandi, at a time when Italian fashion was beginning to break away from Parisian style . In the mid-fifties, Emilio Frederico Schuberth created an outfit which had a removable over-skirt so that the wearer could opt for a straight or flared silhouette . Another poignant moment came in the mid-Fifties, where Italian fashion began to break away from what Parisian style dictated. Creative directors such as Emilio Frederico Schuberth began to create structurally innovative creations. Italian Glamour also looks at breakthrough moments for Italian fashion, such as one of the first runway showcases in Florence, which saw the artistic city overtake Paris as the global fashion capital. From that moment on, styles quickly progressed. By the mid-Forties, Italian designers began to take their inspiration from Hollywood femme fatales rather than Parisian fashion. Religion was also an inspiration, which explains the high-necks and dark tones often seen in that period. The moment Italian fashion made its breakthrough, at the grand hall in Florence's Palazzo Pitti in 1951 . A model is pictured in Italy in 1953. In the mid-forties, Italian designers began to take their inspiration from Hollywood femme fatales rather than Parisian fashion. Religion was also an inspiration, which explains the high-necks and dark tones . Model Liliana Mongini wears Germana Marucelli in January 1950. Marucelli was the first Italian post-war designer - her designs were on several occasions interpreted by Christian Dior . In fact, Parisian fashion soon began to follow the lead of Italian innovators. Germana Marucelli was the first Italian post-war designer, and her designs were, on several occasions, interpreted by Frenchman Christian Dior. The book also examines how trends developed over the years and iconic celebrity moments that would cement a designer's fame. One in particular came in 1956, when Italian-French film star Sophia Loren wore a sweeping gown by Emilio Schuberth at the Cannes Festival. Schuberth became known as the 'tailor to the stars', and also catered for the likes of Rita Hayworth and Brigitte Bardot. His students included Valentino Garavani - who continues to be an Italian powerhouse today. Impossibly glamorous: In 1956, Italian-French film star Sophia Loren wore a sweeping gown by Emilio Schuberth at the Cannes Festival . This dress by Emilio Schuberth cemented his position as 'tailor to the stars' Late sixties and early seventies creations from Fendi, including the bag with the signature interlocking Fs (right) Examples of humble beginnings are especially surprisingly when looking at labels such as Fendi - who originally came into existence as a leather and fur shop in Rome. From the mid-Sixties, Karl Lagerfeld was involved in the design of Fendi's logo with the interlocking F letters. Several designers in the book, such as Federico Forquet, are no longer operational, but were important in influencing and shaping the overall movement and progression of Italian fashion. The book also highlights how certain Italian designers, such as Roberto Carpucci, were propelled to fame when clothes were featured in advertorials - eventually appearing in publications such as Vogue. A piece from Italian designer Federico Forquet, in his autumn/winter 1965 collection . Renowned Italian designer, Roberto Carpucci's structural designs featured in Vogue Italia in 1982 . A defining moment for Italian fashion was circa 1994; Elizabeth Hurley stepped out in a Versace safety pin gown that was to become one of the most iconic dresses of all time. From then on, it seemed that Italian fashion was the pinnacle of daring style. Co-author of the book, Enrico Quinto says that Italian glamour is 'in the DNA of an Italian's lifestyle'. He adds: 'Italian glamour is not sophisticated or artificial; it keeps conscious of the female's body, and it works in the same way as the idea of 'Dolce Far Niente' - the sweetness of doing nothing. It's an accessible beauty - simple and natural.' Elizabeth Hurley in 1994 (left), pictured with then-beau, Hugh Grant (right) wearing the Versace dress that would go down in fashion history . Liz Hurley's dress (pictured) was a creation from Gianni Versace's spring/summer 1994 collection . In fact, Italian style has made a huge contribution to the fashion industry today, with Milan Fashion Week still a crucial part of the circuit, and with young models such as Kendall Jenner flocking to Milan every year. Popular culture figures such as Rihanna, are also active lovers of the Italian style. Rihanna recently customised a Fendi Baguette bag for a charity auction, along with Sarah Jessica Parker. Rihanna toting not one but two of her customised Baguette bags with Fendi at the launch . Successful models such as Kendall Jenner (pictured) flock to Milan Fashion Week every season to walk in shows such as Dolce & Gabbana (left - Autumn/Winter 2015, right - Spring/Summer 2015). Italian style is very much still crucial to the fashion landscape . In terms of the state of Italian glamour now, Enrico argues that it is a changing landscape, but something that maintains its simplicity. 'Italy has become more global and the melting pot of different nationalities has automatically brought new influences into Italy's lifestyle. 'I believe that the essence of Italian glamour is based on a certain 'minimalism'. Clothing still has to be practical and adapted to an understated lifestyle. Italian Glamour: The Essence of Italian Fashion, From the Postwar Years to the Present Day (Skira Editore) is out on 30 March 2015.

Italian Glamour: The Essence of Italian Fashion, From the Postwar Years to the Present Day captures the rise of the country's fashion powerhouses . Looks at designers such as Pucci in the 50s and Prada in the 90s . Highlights key moments in fashion folklore including Liz Hurley wearing Versace's dress at the Four Weddings and a Funeral premiere in 1994 . Book written by Enrico Quinto, 51, and Paolo Tinarelli, 49 .

Arrest: Rachel Lehnardt, 35, allegedly threw a drunken party for her 16-year-old daughter . A mother-of-five threw her teenage daughter a party, played naked Twister with her friends and then had sex with an 18-year-old in the bathroom, authorities have said. Rachel Lynn Lehnardt, 35, from Evans, Georgia, was arrested on Saturday night and has been charged with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The details of the drunken party emerged when Lehnardt met with her Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor last Friday and told her about the wild party. The sponsor then contacted authorities. She told the woman that her children, who are aged between four and 16, were with their father when her oldest daughter texted her to ask if she could bring over some friends. Lehnardt allegedly responded: 'Come on, let's party', WJBF reported. When the teenagers arrived, she allegedly allowed them to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana in her home, before she played naked Twister with them in the living room. While the youngsters continued playing, she allegedly went into a bathroom and had sex with an 18-year-old man, the sponsor told authorities. When she returned, she brought out sex toys and started to use them on herself in front of the teenagers, she told her sponsor, Augusta Crime reported. Party: The mother-of-five allegedly played naked Twister with her daughter and her friends before having sex with an 18-year-old male in the bathroom. She later had sex with her daughter's 16-year-old boyfriend . She later went to bed alone and around 3.30am, she awoke to find someone having sex with her, she told her sponsor. 'She stated at first she thought it was the 18-year-old from earlier, but then realized it was the 16-year-old who was in fact her daughter's boyfriend,' Lehnardt's sponsor told deputies. The daughter told her mother she felt guilty because the boyfriend's 10-inch penis was so large she could not have sex with him, and he needed to have sex with her mother instead. While the incident sounds as if the 16-year-old raped the mother, Sheriff's spokesman Captain Steve Morris said there was no evidence of a crime and no charges are pending against the boy. No sexual crime charges have been filed against Lehnardt because 16 is the legal age of consent. Lehnardt also allegedly told the sponsor that she had shown her daughter explicit photos, including of Lehnardt having sex with her boyfriend. The sponsor said that the mother has also previously spoken about being a porn addict. Scene: She allegedly threw the party at her home in Evans, Georgia, pictured, and lost custody of her children after the incident. She has been charged with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor . Following the incident, an emergency custody hearing was held and she lost custody of her five children, who are aged four, six, eight, 10 and 16, WJBF reported. At their meeting last week, the sponsor asked Lehnardt how long she had been sober and her future plans for sobriety, and the mother told her about losing custody of the children days before. After their meeting, the woman, who was only recently assigned to sponsor Lehnardt, contacted the Columbia County Sheriff's Office and the mother was arrested on Saturday. She has been released from the Columbia County Detention Center after posting a $3,200 bond, according to the Columbia County News-Times. According to online profiles, Lehnardt crafts and paints dolls. The children's father is in the military. Lehnardt was arrested after sharing details of the incident with her Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor, who then went to authorities. As part of the AA's 12 Step program, members write a list of incidents they feel guilty about and confide in their sponsor about the acts (known as the Fifth Step). The person is then required to make amends for past wrongdoings, as long as doing so does not cause harm to others. While there is an expectation of anonymity at meetings, there is no guarantee, and experts recommend exercising caution when detailing crimes, according to The Fix. AA literature simply states that 'anonymity provides protection for all members from identification as alcoholics'. The main 'Understanding Anonymity' booklet does not mention safety from disclosure of a crime and there have been multiple cases of AA members being convicted of crimes, including, murder after confessing to their sponsors. But there has also been some debate over whether the confessions can be used in court. In 2001, a 1995 murder conviction was thrown out after it was ruled that a killer's confession to fellow AA members was constitutionally protected and shouldn't have been used against him. The decision was reached after the judge deemed the 12 Step program had religious undertones, meaning that the members engaged in religious activity, which is constitutionally protected.

Rachel Lehnardt, 35, 'allowed her 16-year-old daughter and her friends drink alcohol and smoke marijuana in her Georgia home' They 'all played naked Twister and Lehnardt had sex with an 18-year-old man in the bathroom before playing with sex toys in front of the teens' She said she went to bed alone but awoke to her daughter's 16-year-old boyfriend having sex with her; there are no charges against him . After the incident, she lost custody of her children and told her AA sponsor, who contacted authorities .

It has long been a highlight of the racing calender - and the ladies of Liverpool certainly didn't disappoint with fashion and drunken frolics once again taking centre stage. Trotting into Aintree in a collection of floral, flamboyant and eye-catching numbers, thousands of female race-goers displayed their indomitable spirit for the occasion. Clearly taking the 'Chanel-inspired' style guide to heart, many opted for outfits that wouldn't have been out of place at a wedding - whether as part of the bridal party or as the bride herself. Others seemed to have taken heed of the sunshine and instead sported full-skirted looks bedecked with blooms in pastel shades of lemon, periwinkle and peach. Most, however, were intent on nothing more than enjoying the blissful weather with many opening proceedings with a mini bottle of champagne, quaffed with the help of a booze funnel. The occasion may have commenced with glamorous group photos and sunny selfies but as Ladies' Day rolled on, the hours of drinking appeared to take their toll, not only on the female race fans but their outfits as well. Wardrobe malfunctions hit many a low-cut dress and thigh-length frock and some even chose to flash their bottom for photographers, while others struggled to keep their composure on a wooden racehorse. As the mid-afternoon sun beamed over Aintree, balancing in high heels and platforms presented more of a challenge and race-goers were seen staggering around the grounds. It wasn't just the ladies who were making the most of the occasion. Aintree's gentlemen were also out in full force, with one group donning a particularly garish selection of suits.

Racing fans dressed in their finest outfits have arrived for Ladies' Day . Event is one of the most anticipated of the racing and fashion calender . Anxious to boost the image of event, today's theme was 'Chanel-inspired'

A skier in Switzerland proved that his dog is certainly his best friend when he brought it along to a snowy slope for a day of skiing. Videoed descending the crisp ski runs of the small resort of Minschuns in Val Müstair, Adrian Schaffner is initially featured ascending the mountain on a button lift. Perched on his shoulders looking entirely at ease is his dog Sintha – an Appenzeller mix according to the owner, who noted alongside the upload of the original video that he only knows the breed of the dog's mother. The dog named Sintha appears to be entirely at ease as it sits across its owners shoulders . Once at the top, Mr Schaffner points his skis down the mountain and takes off at speed with the dog remaining calmly sat on his back. The dog appears to be enjoying the sensation of speed as it points its face into the wind and the camera angle changes to show the skier’s descent. After a long ski to the bottom, Mr Schaffner comes to a stop and the dog jumps from his shoulders and onto the ground. Mr Schaffner points his skis down the mountain and begins skiing at speed and the dog remains calmly sat on his back . The dog appears to be enjoying the sensation of speed and points its face into the wind . The skier smiles at the camera as the excited dog begins barking and running off in the snow. The video concludes with the dog – who obviously loves snow – chasing after some more skiers as they make their way down another section of mountain. Discussing the video, Mr Schaffner wrote: ‘She grew up on a farm in the mountains pretty wild and more or less without any supervision. Mr Schaffner said the dog is used to being held because she spent a lot of time being carried after an accident . After a long ski to the bottom, Mr Schaffner comes to a stop and the dog jumps from his shoulders and onto the ground . ‘And she had severe problems with walking because of an accident with a biker when she was about five-weeks-old. She almost died. ‘When we adopted her at the age of about 13 weeks, we had to carry her around. So she was used to it from the beginning. ‘After some months her injuries completely healed – but we kept trying to prevent long walks in her first year – the doctor advised so. ‘That time I started to carry her on my back. That's why she is so comfortable with it.’ The dog jumps from its owners back and begins barking and running in the snow before chasing after other skiers . Mr Schaffner recorded the video of himself and his dog at the small skiing resort of Minschuns in Val Müstair .

Adrian Schaffner skis at speed with pet dog on his shoulders . Dog called Sintha appears content and leans into the wind . Video concludes with dog jumping off and running in snow . Footage was captured in ski resort in Val Müstair, Switzerland .

Latika Bourke had a blissfully happy childhood running around care-fee with her seven siblings in their backyard in regional Australia. Although she was adopted from India along with two of her siblings, it never occurred to her that she should explore her origins in India, where she was born before being adopted and starting a new life in the Lucky Country as an eight month old baby. But that all changed when she watched the movie Slumdog Millionaire and realised how profoundly different her life would have been if her new parents didn't take her in their arms and change her life forever. The film was nothing short of life-changing for Latika and led her to a fulfilling spiritual journey back to where it all began in an orphanage in the slums of India - the country she instantly fell in love with and has become her second home. Scroll down for video . Latika Bourke had no interest about looking into her origins until she watched the movie Slumdog Millionaire which she found life-changing . On her first visit to India she visited the orphanage before she was adopted and was shown the only record of her time there as a baby - Latika was very moved by the entry log with two photos of her as a baby . Latika - pictured with two nuns at the former orphanage - who kept the crib she was rocked in as a bundle of joy . 'I'm not exaggerating when I say it was one of the most profound moments of my life,' she told Daily Mail Australia. 'It was the first time I really understood what could have happened if I hadn't been adopted. 'And the fact that the little girl in the movie had my name - I have never heard of anyone with my name before - it was really extraordinary.' It took Latika another three years to make it to India in 2012 and she has been every year since - admitting to being 'absolutely obsessed' with her mother country. 'I never had any sense of a part of me that was missing had been filled but I felt fuller as a person - I got that part of my story I had never known.' Latika's parents had two children then adopted her and Damian, from the same orphanage in Bihar, and their sister Rani from another part of India, and then had three another children of their own. She described her childhood in Bathurst, 200km west of Sydney, as 'noisy, busy and happy'. Her parents Penny (left) and John Bourke (centre) with Latika (right) at her school graduation . Damian (left) who was also adopted by Penny and John from the same orphanage as Latika (right) Latika with two of her sisters Gabriela (left) and her oldest sibling Melissa (right) Latika is grateful to have grown up in Australia . The most emotional part of her first visit to India was going back to the orphanage where she was greeted by the nuns with the warmest possible words: 'welcome home - this is your home'. 'It was a spiritual homecoming - by the end of the last couple of days that I stayed there I definitely felt like it was my home,' she said. The orphanage is now run as a centre to help the disadvantaged and educates young girls, but the nuns have kept a book with a handwritten record of the day she arrived and then when she was handed over to her adoptive parents. Although the details were very brief, along with with two back and white head shots, and don't provide any clues to where Latika had come from, she was over the moon. 'It's incredible that a few sentences and some ruled lines can mean anything but it did, it was just wow - a "this is me" moment - I cried happy tears,' she said. 'It was the first time I felt that connection had been forged because suddenly I was in this different country and there's me - my name in this book written 30 years ago it was amazing.' From left to right: John, Damian, Joseph, brother-in-law Nick Gangemi, Melissa, Penny, Dominic, Gabriela, Latika, Catherine and Melissa's son, Sam. India has become Latika's second home and she has visited every year since her first visit in 2012 . Despite looking distinctly different to five of her siblings, Latika has never been confronted with any adversity growing up in Bathurst in regional in NSW . Going to India was a spiritual homecoming for Latika . To add to the heartwarming experience the nuns had kept a crib from the orphanage that Latika was rocked in as a precious bundle of joy. She will feel eternally grateful to the nuns who cared for her as a defenceless tiny baby when nobody else could in the poverty-stricken state of Bihar. 'The nuns said they were sorry that they didn't have any more information but back then they were just so focused on trying to look after the babies and place them into loving homes - they just didn't think that these children would come back,' she said. 'It was a humbling experience to see that was my beginning and that I have so much to thank them for. 'It was really lovely to just see the value and the loving start that I had been given which I had always appreciated but never fully comprehended until I was there.' She has felt so blessed by her journey that she decided to write a book about her experience. Despite looking distinctly different to five of her siblings, Latika has never been confronted with any adversity growing up in the country. 'I'm proud to say that I have never experienced racism in Australia,' she said. Now 31 years old and working as a journalist, she hopes to live in India one day and write about many of the country's wonderful stories. From India with Love published by Allen and Unwin is available on April 22. Latika thinks about what could have been if she wasn't adopted and started a new life in Australia . She hopes to live in India one day and write about many of the country's wonderful stories .

Latika Bourke was born in India and adopted by an Australian couple . Her parents had two kids, adopted three then had another three naturally . She grew up in Bathurst in NSW and had a very happy childhood . Latika showed no interest in her heritage until she watched the movie Slumdog Millionaire where a girl had the same name as her . Instantly besotted with her home country she has been every since 2012 . Now 31, she hopes to live in India one day and tell their stories .

A Texas A&M, Galveston, professor decided to fail his entire class after he claimed that they cheated in class and were disruptive and rude. In a letter he sent to his strategic management students, Professor Irwin Horwitz claimed that he had seen cheating, heard false rumors about himself and other students and had been called a 'f****** moron' to his face. Horwitz's email said that every single student in the approximately 30-person class would fail because of the behavior he had witnessed during the semester. The university has said that the failing grades Horwitz's wishes to give out will not hold. Texas A&M, Galveston, professor Irwin Horwitz emailed his strategic management class of about 30 students telling them he was going to fail all of them because of the bad behavior he had seen during the semester . In the email - he sent a similar one to administrators - he claimed students cheated in class and participated in 'inappropriate conduct' His email to his students read: 'None of you, in my opinion, given the behavior in this class, deserve to pass, or graduate to become an Aggie, as you do not in any way embody the honor that the university holds graduates should have within their personal character. 'Since teaching this course, I have caught and seen cheating, been told to ‘chill out,’ ‘get out of my space,’ ‘go back and teach,’ [been] called a ‘f****** moron’ to my face, [had] one student cheat by signing in for another, one student not showing up but claiming they did, listened to many hurtful and untrue rumors about myself and others, been caught between fights between students…. 'None of you, in my opinion, given the behavior in this class, deserve to pass, or graduate to become an Aggie, as you do not in any way embody the honor that the university holds graduates should have within their personal character. 'It is thus for these reasons why I am officially walking away from this course. I am frankly and completely disgusted. 'You all lack the honor and maturity to live up to the standards that Texas A&M holds, and the competence and/or desire to do the quality work necessary to pass the course just on a grade level…. I will no longer be teaching the course, and all are being awarded a failing grade.' Inside Higher Ed . 'It is thus for these reasons why I am officially walking away from this course. I am frankly and completely disgusted. 'You all lack the honor and maturity to live up to the standards that Texas A&M holds, and the competence and/or desire to do the quality work necessary to pass the course just on a grade level…. I will no longer be teaching the course, and all are being awarded a failing grade.' Horwitz, who has taught at the college level for 20 years, sent a similar email to senior administrators telling them what he had done, according to Inside Higher Ed. He predicted that his students would protest his decision and told administration that the students were 'your problem now'. A university spokesman said that across-the-board failing grades would be re-evaluated. 'No student who passes the class academically will be failed. That is only the right thing to do,' he said. He added that Horwitz's accusations are being investigated and 'disciplinary action will be taken' against those students who behaved inappropriately. Horwitz, who said he will not teach the class again, called his class's behavior 'disgraceful' and told KPRC that he had never failed a class before and rarely gave out failing grades. 'I was dealing with cheating, dealing with individuals swearing at me both in and out of class, it got to the point that the school had to put security guards at that class and another class,' he said. 'Sometimes learning incorporates tough love.' Vice President of Academic Affairs Patrick Lauchouarn said that Horwitz cannot give failing grades to an entire class and each student will be judged academically by the department head rather than Horwitz for the remainder of the semester . He said that his students told him to 'chill out' and cited student cheating in his email. 'It became apparent that they couldn't do some of the most simple and basic things they should have been able to do,' Horwitz told KPRC. Vice President of Academic Affairs Patrick Lauchouarn said that Horwitz cannot give failing grades to an entire class, especially before the end of the semester, in May. 'None of them have failed until the end of the class, meaning the only reason a student would fail because he or she has not performed the expectations for that particular class,' he said. The department head at the university will teach the course for the remainder of the semester and grades will be evaluated based on academics, school officials said. Horowitz said he would not teach the strategic management class again at the Galveston campus (pictured) and that in his 20 years of teaching he had never failed an entire class .

Texas A&M, Galveston professor Irwin Horwitz sent an email to his strategic management class telling the approximately-30-person class would all fail . In the email he said he witnessed cheating, false rumors and bad behavior . He said in his 20 years of teaching he had never failed a class and rarely failed students . The university administration has said that the failing grades will not hold . Department head is taking over Horowitz's class and students will be graded solely on academics .

Leanna Norris (pictured during her trial) admitted killing her young daughter . A mother who drugged her young daughter with allergy medicine before smothering her to death has been jailed for 37 years. Leanna Norris, 25, of Auburn, plied two-year-old Loh Grenada with Benedryl to make her sleep before by covering her mouth and nose with duct tape and a blanket, a court heard. The body was found in the front seat of her car in Stetson, Maine, on June 24, 2013. Assistant Attorney General Deb Cashman said Norrishad committed the murder to stop her ex-boyfriend, the father of her child, dating other women. 'She did not want (his new girlfriends) mothering her child,' reported the Bangor Daily News. Norris wept as she told the Judge: 'I want it to be known that I'm sorry to everyone that I have hurt,' reported the newspaper. 'All I ever wanted was for her to be safe and us to be together forever.' The court heard that Norris had suffered from mental health problems including depression, and had tried to commit suicide after she killed her daughter. But Superior Court Justice Ann Murray had rejected Norris' insanity defense and found her guilty. Norris admitted to investigators that on the evening of June 23, 2013, she drove her daughter, Loh Melody Grenda, to Durham Bridge Road in Newport and gave her three times the normal dose of an antihistamine. She put duct tape over the girl’s mouth and nose, then smothered her with a blanket so she would not have to watch her die, according to the trial testimony. The mother then drove to a cemetery in Stetson and took the rest of the antihistamine and swallowed 200 Advil pills in a suicide attempt. Norris told police that she had broken up with Loh’s father and he had threatened to try to get sole custody of the girl. Norris, 25, had drugged two-year-old Loh Grenada (pictured) then covered her mouth and nose with duct tape . Cowardly act: The court heard that Norris allegedly had covered her daughter with a blanket while she smothered her so she 'would not have to look at Loh's eyes' Martha Harris, who is representing Norris, told the courtroom that her client was depressed and had both anxiety and mood disorders last year, according to the newspaper. Norris' ex-boyfriend Michael Grenda, who was the father to two-year-old Loh Grenda, testified about the parents' estranged relationship, according to the newspaper. His testimony reportedly included that the couple's verbal disputes led to police being dispatched on multiple occasions -- and though Grenda broke up with Norris on June 16, 2013, the two agreed to stay and parent in the same residence. Norris' digital communications with different men stopped a potential reunion, he also said, according to Bangor Daily News. Grenda reportedly recounted his telling Norris on June 23 'that was the end of everything' - and then 'She became very upset. She was crying and smashing her head against the wall.' The 27-year-old's testimony also reportedly revealed that Norris cooled off that morning through his help, he left the home in the afternoon, and found out what happened to Loh Grenda on June 24. Suicidal: Leanna Norris allegedly asked for a gun after her daughter's death in order to take her own life . Testimony: Assistant Attorney General Deb Cashman said Norris knowingly committed the murder and 'did not want Mike dating other women and did not want them mothering her child . The suspect's father Steven Norris said he received a 2.27am phone call on June 24 from his daughter, in which she admitted to killing Loh. He then contacted the authorities while Norris was one the phone with her mother. Norris later turned up at her parents' home with the dead body inside the car. He told the court she had been feeling suicidal and had asked for a gun, according to the Bangor Daily News. Her affidavit by Maine State Police Detective Thomas Pickering said she offered 'two or three syringes of Benadryl to make [Loh Grenda] go to sleep.' 'Leanna Norris put black Gorilla [duct] tape on Loh Grenda's mouth and nose; that Leanna Norris put a blanket over Loh Grenda's face so she would not have to look at Loh's eyes,' the affidavit reportedly said. ' Leanna Norris said that she killed Loh Grenda; that Leanna Norris put her hand over Loh Grenda's face and suffocated her.' Judge: Superior Court Justice Ann Murray is pictured at the bench during the trial at Penobscot Judicial Center, Bangor . Assistant Attorney General Leann Zainea appears for the prosecution (left) across from defense attorney Martha Harris (right) Norris said she took the tape off 'so it would not look so horrible', the affidavit is said to reveal. Later at a Stetson cemetery was 'where [Leanna Norris] took pills and put tape on her face in order to kill herself,' the affidavit also reportedly said. But, after vomiting, the 24-year-old allegedly called her father, Steven Norris, and then drove to his house, where he discovered his granddaughter dead under a blanket. Norris, who had asked to be tried without a jury, had told the judge that she didn't set out to kill her daughter and her defense asked for the minimum sentence of 25 years. But Mr Grenada, Loh's father, had branded the request 'a joke' and recommended a 45 term for the 'premeditated' killing. Justice Murray sentenced Norris to 37 years in prison after taking into account the child's suffering and her mother's mental illness.

Leanna Norris admitted killing her daughter Loh Grenada, 2, in June 2013 . She plied the toddler with Benadryl and duct-taped her mouth and nose . Court heard 'depressed' Norris didn't want Loh's father dating other women . 25-year-old entered insanity plea but was sentenced to 37 years in prison .

(CNN)Too little, too late. That's the mayor's response to an artist's apology and offer to cover the cost of fixing the "Scary Lucy" statue that has put the New York town of Celoron in the spotlight this week. The bronze figure of comedian and area native Lucille Ball has elicited comparisons to a "Walking Dead" zombie and inspired the Facebook campaign "We Love Lucy! Get Rid of this Statue." The sculpture, a gift to the town from its original owners, has been on display since 2009. Artist Dave Poulin has "had plenty of opportunity to step forward, and our last conversation he wanted $8,000 to $10,000," Celoron Mayor Scott Schrecengost said. "And then he stated that if we didn't have the funds and we didn't like the statue, we should take it down and put it in storage." After the story of the statue caught fire online this weekend, Poulin publicly apologized Monday for his "most unsettling sculpture" in a letter to The Hollywood Reporter. "I take full responsibility for 'Scary Lucy,' though by no means was that my intent or did I wish to disparage in any way the memories of the iconic Lucy image," Poulin wrote in the letter (PDF). "From the day of its installation, I have shared my disappointment in the final outcome and have always believed it to be by far my most unsettling sculpture, not befitting of Lucy's beauty or my ability as a sculptor." Poulin said he has been talking to Celoron officials for several years about removing and redoing the sculpture. It seems that cost has been the chief barrier. "It puzzles me when an art work is donated to a community, they accept it, and then get angry and insist you redo the art work at your own expense." Poulin wrote in the letter. But the recent media attention to the sculpture seems to have changed his mind. "I am willing to put my time and money into redoing the Lucy sculpture and feel confident after ten years I can do a much better job," Poulin wrote. No thanks, Schrecengost said. He said the town is looking for a new sculptor to fix the statue. "It would be reworked from the shoulders up -- the entire head, neck and shoulders, not just the face," Schrecengost said in a news release Tuesday. The town has set up a post office box for donations, which can also be made through Kickstarter. But the controversy may not be over. It seems that nearby Jamestown, New York, also has ties to Lucille Ball's early years and might be interested in its own tribute to the comedic legend. Schrecengost's Tuesday statement referred to an anonymous Facebook campaign that he claims is aimed at raising Jamestown's Lucille Ball profile at the expense of the Celoron statue. "The best place for a life size statue of Lucy is right where it is now -- in Lucille Ball Memorial Park in her hometown, in the Village of Celoron, NY," he said. CNN's Emanuella Grinberg contributed to this story.

An artist apologizes for his Lucille Ball statue . In a public letter, the sculptor offers to pay for fixes to the statue . The mayor says he's not interested in having the original artist work on the statue .

Sunderland will not suspend Adam Johnson after he was charged with grooming and three counts of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. The club's hierarchy have decided that the 27-year-old should be allowed to continue playing for the Black Cats until the outcome of his case has been decided. A club statement on Friday morning read: 'Following yesterday's statement from Durham Constabulary, the club recognises that the formal legal process must take its course and whilst our position remains unchanged, we will keep the matter under review. 'The club will not be making any further comment.' Adam Johnson leaves Peterlee police station on Thursday after being charged . Johnson leaves the Peterlee police station on Thursday after learning of the charges against him . The 27-year-old has not been suspended by his club Sunderland despite the charges . Apr 25 - Stoke (a) May 2 - Southampton (h) May 9 - Everton (a) May 16 - Leicester (h) May 20 - Arsenal (a) May 24 -  Chelsea (a) Johnson has been bailed to appear before Peterlee Magistrates on May 20 – the same day Sunderland travel to Arsenal - where it is expected the case will be sent to Crown Court. If found guilty, Johnson could face a lengthy prison term. In the meantime, he will be available to feature for relegation-threatened Sunderland, who are one point above the Premier League drop zone and travel to Stoke on Saturday. He was suspended by the club following his arrest on March 2 but that was lifted when his bail was extended by five weeks a fortnight later. Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat supported the decision not to suspend Sunderland. Advocaat said: 'He still has to come in (to train). But, in principle, if he feels okay he will be part of the squad. 'It's not difficult to deal with. The club have made a statement and I stand behind that and I will see what the future will bring.' CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL TABLE . He returned to training under new boss Dick Advocaat and has featured as a substitute in their last three matches, including the 1-0 Tyne-Wear derby victory over Newcastle. Johnson stands accused of three offences of sexual activity with a child, contrary to Section 9 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The offences are said to have taken place between December 30 last year and February 26. He has also been charged with meeting a child following sexual grooming under Section 15 of the same Act. Gerry Wareham, CPS Chief Crown Prosecutor for the North East, said he believes there is a realistic prospect of conviction and it is in the public interest for Johnson to be charged. Johnson will now appear at Peterlee Magistrates Court on May 20 . The England international (right) was wearing a black tracksuit as he attended the hearing on Thursday . Johnson was accompanied by his lawyer as the Sunderland winger arrived at the police station on Thursday . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Adam Johnson charged with three offences of sexual activity with girl, 15 . Winger also facing charge of grooming and has been bailed until May 20 . Sunderland decided not to suspend Johnson and he is available to play . READ: Johnson charged with three offences of sexual activity with a child . READ: Johnson's Sunderland future in doubt .

A 'rainbow coalition' made up of several different parties could cause chaos, Nick Clegg warned today. The Lib Dem leader, who hopes to hold the balance of power after May 7, said the idea of more than two parties forming a government is not 'going to work'. He said it would be a 'messy' way to run the country, and risked instability with the future of the government put in peril with every late night vote. Scroll down for video . Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg, who hopes to hold the balance of power after May 7, said the idea of more than two parties forming a government is not 'going to work'. Mr Clegg told voters to go to the ballot box on May 7 expecting a hung parliament, with no one party able to secure an overall majority of MPs in the Commons. However, he sought to make the case for only the Lib Dems working with Labour or the Conservatives, without having to rely on MPs from other smaller parties. Recent polls have put the Tories and Labour almost neck and neck, with seat projections suggesting a two-party coalition might struggle to secure a majority. A forecast from pollster YouGov suggested the likely result on May 7 is a badly hung Parliament. It predicted the Conservatives would end up on 297 seats, only slightly down on 2010, Labour 262, the SNP 35, Liberal Democrats 30, losing almost half of their MPs, Ukip four and the Greens one. A second Conservative-Lib Dem coalition would only be able to command a Commons majority of four, making it difficult to form a stable government. Experts have warned a badly hung parliament could send financial markets into a tailspin and the pound and shares crashing. Sterling has already fallen nearly five per cent against the US dollar in the past five weeks amid jitters about the outcome of the general election. If neither major party is able to form a stable government, it could send the pound plummeting by a further ten per cent. After the 2010 election, Labour PM Gordon Brown tried to pull together a 'rainbow coalition' of several smaller parties but it failed and the Lib Dems entered a power-sharing deal with the Tories. Mr Clegg today joined Lib Dem MP Mark Hunter as they met Dan and Joanne Thompson with six week old son Leo and Amy McGagh (right) with her six month old daughter Sophie, during their visit to the Millie's Trust charity in Cheadle . Today Mr Clegg said the idea would not have worked then and will not work this time as it would be made up of single issue parties 'puling this way and that'. But with opinion polls pointing overwhelmingly towards a hung parliament and significant losses for the Lib Dems, it may be the only way Mr Clegg can fulfil his goal of playing a role in the next government. The Liberal Democrat leader told his weekly radio phone-in on LBC Radio 97.3: 'He (Mr Brown) was sort of very adamant that he thought that one could create a sort of rainbow coalition of lots and lots of different, a sort of smorgasbord of, different parties. 'I do remember saying, I just don't think that's going to work. I still don't think that's going to work and that might be actually more of a relevant question after May 7. 'I think this idea that you have a government with a whole array of single issue parties all pulling this way and that, I think it's a recipe for insomnia as votes will be strung out night after night after night in the House of Commons. But it's also a recipe for a messy way of governing the country.' Pollster YouGov suggested the likely result on May 7 is a badly hung Parliament. It predicted the Conservatives would end up on 297 seats, only slightly down on 2010, Labour 262, the SNP 35, Liberal Democrats 30, losing almost half of their MPs, Ukip four and the Greens one . Mr Clegg said the presence of seven leaders in tonight's election TV debate was an indication of the likelihood that no party would win an outright majority in 2015. But he insisted that having the Lib Dems around the cabinet table with either Labour or the Tories would keep the next government anchored in the centre ground and prevent Ed Miliband or David Cameron 'lurching one way or another'. Mr Clegg said: 'A coalition was not on the ballot paper last time. I think what's different about this election - and it will loom large in tonight's leaders' debate - is, I think, increasingly people are acknowledging that no one is going to win outright this time either. 'So in a sense what you need to choose ... is what party you prefer, but also - which I accept is complex - is which politicians, which parties, would you prefer working together after May 7.' He added: 'Having Liberal Democrats around the table is a good thing, because we keep the government in the centre ground rather than allowing particularly the two larger parties to lurch one way or the other.' Pressed on whether he would prefer a deal with Labour or the Tories, Mr Clegg said his personal views were 'completely irrelevant'. He said: 'I don't think that my whims or wishes or my feelings or my likes or dislikes about this or that other party leader ... they are literally completely irrelevant. 'The only thing that is relevant is what are the cards that are dealt to us by millions of people doing this wonderful thing, putting a simple cross next to somebody's name in a ballot box on May 7. They will tell us what combination is possible.'

Lib Dem leader warns three or four-party coalition 'is not going to work' Raises prospect of Lib Dems entering government with Labour or Tories . Experts warn hung parliament could send financial markets into turmoil .

Alejandro Valverde successfully defended his Fleche Wallonne title on Wednesday as Chris Froome finished back in 123rd after a fall. Movistar rider Valverde sprinted to victory ahead of Julian Alaphilippe and Michael Albasini in a race which saw former winner Philippe Gilbert pull out after a bad crash some 50 kilometres from the end. Froome was involved in a crash in the final 12 kilometres but was able to get back on his bike and finish. Spain's Alejandro Valverde (centre) realises he's done enough to claim victory in Belgium's Fleche Wallonne . Valverde (centre) finished ahead of Julian Alaphilippe (left) and Michael Albasini (right) on Wednesday . Team Sky's sports director Gabriel Rasch praised Froome for finishing the race and said he expects the former Tour de France winner will be fine to take part in the Tour de Romandie next week. Rasch told TeamSky.com: 'Chris was pretty banged up but showed real courage to finish the race and we'll assess his injuries overnight. 'He hasn't needed to go to hospital and right now, as things stand, we're still expecting him to line up at the Tour de Romandie next Tuesday.' Team Sky's Chris Froome fell in the closing 12km but fought on to finish the race despite being 'banged up'

Alejandro Valverde won ahead of Julian Alaphilippe and Michael Albasini . Chris Froome finished 123rd after a crash during the final 12 kilometres . Team Sky's sports director Gabriel Rasch praised Froome for finishing . Rasch said Froome was 'banged up' but expects to ride Tour de Romandie .

(CNN)An Oklahoma reserve sheriff's deputy accused of fatally shooting a man he says he meant to subdue with a Taser pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a charge of second-degree manslaughter. At the hearing, the judge granted Robert Bates permission to go to the Bahamas for a family vacation. That decision prompted a response from the family of Eric Harris, the man Bates killed. "We are not surprised that Mr. Bates pled not guilty. We are, however, surprised that Mr. Bates would choose to go on a vacation to the Bahamas during this tumultuous time. Whether intended or not, Mr. Bates' vacationing in the Bahamas at this time sends a message of apathy with respect to the shooting and Eric's life. At a time when we are still mourning the death of a loved one that he shot down in the street, Mr. Bates will be relaxing and enjoying his wealth and privilege." Bates' preliminary hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. July 2. "This will give us an opportunity to deal with the facts in the courtroom instead of the media and we're looking very much forward to that," said Clark Brewster, one of his lawyers, after the hearing. Bates, 73, was working as a reserve deputy for the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office on April 2 when he was involved the arrest of Eric Harris in a weapons sting operation. Bates claims he meant to stun Harris with a Taser after Harris fled from officers, but mistakenly shot Harris with a gun instead. Bates has said the shooting was accidental. He has apologized to the Harris family, as has Sheriff Stanley Glanz. The lawyer for the family of the man who was killed claims that Bates wasn't qualified to be on the force, but received preferential treatment because he'd made donations to the agency and was a friend of the sheriff. The Tulsa World newspaper reported some supervisors in the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office were told to forge Bates' records and were reassigned when they refused. The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office has denied these allegations. Over the weekend, one of Bates' lawyers released most of his training documents and said they prove Bates had proper law enforcement training. Two deputies involved in arrest of Harris have been reassigned because of threats against them and their families, Glanz said Monday in a news conference. Lawyer releases training records for Tulsa deputy charged in killing . CNN's Jason Morris and Ed Lavandera contributed to this report.

Robert Bates said he meant to subdue a suspect with a Taser but accidentally shot him . The preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 2 . The judge said Bates was free to travel to the Bahamas for a family vacation .

An elderly British couple who fell victim to pickpockets as they returned to their hotel in Benidorm incredibly got their belongings back after confronting the duo - and it was all caught on camera. Brian and Joan Ogden, from Wigan, had been out to eat and were on their way back into the Hotel Don Pancho when the organised pair collaborated to take a wallet. CCTV footage from the hotel shows the thief in a purple top reaching into the pocket of Mr Ogden, 80, while her accomplice attempts to block the view of Mrs Ogden, 78. But they weren't to be fooled. A pickpocket (right in the purple top) follows Bruce Ogden into the Hotel don Pancho in Benidorm . The thief reaches into Mr Ogden's pocket while her accomplice stands between Mr Ogden and his wife Joan . The pickpocket is then shown handing the wallet to her accomplice after taking it from Mr Ogden . Grainy CCTV footage outside the hotel shows Mr Ogden get the wallet back from one of the thieves . After the pickpocket in purple sneakily handed the wallet to her cohort, Mr and Mrs Ogden followed the crooks out of the hotel and in a short exchange asked for the wallet back, and got it. The Ogden's son Mick said his parents were tougher than they look. 'They'd been for something to eat before they got the bus back to Alicante, before they flew home,' he recounted. 'I got a call from them saying they'd been robbed, then we found out what happened - these scumbags had followed them right up to the hotel. 'They'd been following my mum and dad for a bit, and my mum saw them so she hung back as they got to the door, and saw one of them put their hand in my dad's pocket. 'So she runs back after them and gets their stuff back. When they rang me, they thought they'd lost their credit cards, but nothing was lost. Mrs Ogden points at the thieves as they leave while Mr Ogden checks nothing else was taken . Happy grandfather Brian Ogden, with his granddaughter Rosanna, got his wallet back from thieves . Joan Ogden, 78, spotted the thieves in action as they stole from the pocket of Brian Ogden, 80 . 'The annoying point for me, this four star hotel they were at, they said they know (the pickpockets). I've been coming for years and have never seen anything like this before.' Hotel Don Pancho's guest relationship manager, Ana Labord, said pickpockets are a problem in Benidorm 'especially when tourists go to the busy open markets' but there is little that can be done. 'I showed (the Ogdens) the images, we have many security cameras and they were right by the entrance, you can see they were followed from the main road then down the walkway,' she said. 'Usually they don't go that far as there are cameras, but I guess they must have had a bad day. They tried to pickpocket them, but they realised and asked for their things back.' The four-star Hotel don Pancho in Benidorm, where the Ogdens were staying on holiday . Mr and Mrs Ogden were about to catch a bus to Alicante before flying home when they were robbed . She added that the Ogdens were brave to have confronted the thieves, an action she wouldn't necessarily recommend. 'Everyone has to make their own decisions,' she said. 'I personally wouldn't confront a thief like that but in this case they did, and you can see it worked out, they clearly did the right thing as they got their wallets back. 'Everybody should be careful, and sometimes you shouldn't confront them, but in Benidorm it's not violence that's a problem, just the pickpocketing like any other busy tourist area.'

Brian and Joan Ogden were robbed as they returned to their hotel . Two pickpockets worked together to snatch wallet from his pocket . The couple, aged 80 and 78, followed thieves and confronted them . They were about to head home to Wigan from Hotel Don Pancho .