Bobbi Kristina Brown's aunt has claimed that her boyfriend Nick Gordon is being investigated by police for trying to murder her. Leolah Brown wrote on Facebook that her family has 'strong evidence of foul play' relating to the day in January when Brown, 22, was found face-down in a bathtub. She is currently on life support in Atlanta, Georgia. The dramatic claims are part of a long-running family feud between Gordon and other parts of the Brown clan. Leolah made the claims - which she says law enforcement are aware of and following up - in response to Gordon, 25, being invited on the Dr Phil chat show. Life support: Bobbi Kristina Brown, pictured above with Nick Gordon in 2012, was found face-down in a bathtub in January. Gordon has now been sensationally accused of trying to kill her . In a message addressed to host Phil McGraw, she said: 'With all due respect, Nick Gordon is under investigation for the attempted murder of my niece Bobby Kristina Brown. 'We have strong evidence of foul play. Until this investigation is completed by law enforcement, I would ask that you or anyone else not provide this individual a platform to spin this situation to his benefit. 'If Nick Gordon does not have the courage to speak with my brother Bobby Brown and/or law enforcement about what happened the day my niece's body was found in a bathtub, he does not deserve to have a platform to speak to anyone of your caliber until this investigation is concluded.' Bobbi Kristina was found in the bathtub at the home she shared with Gordon in Roswell, Georgia. Police in the town were not immediately able to comment on the attempted murder allegation when contacted by DailyMail.com. It was Gordon who found Bobbi Kristina and who was administering CPR when first responders arrived. Few other details have emerged. There have been reports that Bobbi Kristina was under the influence of drugs and drinking heavily on the morning that she was found face down and unresponsive in the tub. Leolah kept up the attack in later comments on her Facebook page. She later wrote: 'Nick Gordon is very disrespectful and inconsiderate! Especially to my family. Moreover, he has done things to my niece that I never thought he had in him to do!' The show is describing the episode, due to air March 11, as an 'intervention'. Accusation: Leolah Brown made the accusation in a Facebook post addressed to Phil McGraw, who has filmed a segment with Nick Gordon for the Dr Phil show . Controversial: Bobbi Kristina's aunt attacked Dr Phil, right, for making the forthcoming program with Nick Gordon, left. The episode, pictured above, is yet to air . A spokesman for the show said Gordon and his mother, Michelle, described him as haunted by what happened to Brown and the similar tragedy that befell the late Whitney Houston. Houston was found face-down and unresponsive in about a foot of water in a bathtub in the Beverly Hilton hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, just before the

Summary: Leolah Brown wrote dramatic accusation against Gordon on Facebook . Said police were investigating Gordon's for attempting to kill his girlfriend . Came as she criticized Dr Phil for inviting Gordon onto his chat show .


In the months before John Lennon was tragically gunned down outside The Dakota in New York City on December 8, 1980, by deranged killer Mark David Chapman, life for the ex Beatle and his bride Yoko Ono was full of 'unclouded happiness'. And those moments, during the creation of what would be their last album together, are captured in the collection of photographs of the couple, published for the first time in the book, Double Fantasy. The photographs were taken by Kishin Shinoyama, who has now written about them in a book by him and Yoko Ono, published by Taschen Books in multiple international editions. The touching and beautiful collection of never-before-seen photographs were shot while they were making their last album together: the Double Fantasy Album. Scroll down for video . Woman: John confided to the photographer who shot these pictures that he had been obsessed with alcohol, women and drugs until Yoko came into into his life . Double Fantasy, which won the Grammy award for album of the year, was a love story in song . Cozy: John and Yoko schmooze in the outdoor patio of a Manhattan restaurant. 'John couldn't go out anywhere while he was in the UK because of his fame,' writes Yoko. 'Coming to New York gave him freedom. I think this was the moment when he took off his armor.' Ironically, John was killed in front of the New York City apartments building behind the couple, where they lived . John and Yoko leave their apartment at The Dakota and head to Central Park across the street . The Beatles had broken up a decade before. John had embraced a new life he described as 'househusband' and he was now focused on creative, political and musical projects. The couple had made international news in 1969 with their Vietnam War protest, the Bed-In in Amsterdam and Montreal. The Double Fantasy album was going to be John's comeback at age forty, reflecting his personal growth in music and self that he attributed to Yoko, now 82, the first woman who told him that his previous lifestyle of wantonly pursuing women, alcohol and drugs was meaningless. Paul McCartney and John had finally resolved a bitter rift that dissolved when both men bonded over fatherhood and baking bread. They were once again 'good friends', McCartney told Jonathan Ross on his show last December. McCartney was one of three people that Yoko called when she returned home from the hospital that fateful night to say that John had not survived the five hollow-point bullets Mark David Chapman fired at the singer just outside their apartment at The Dakota, across the street from Central Park. 'It was just so horrific that you couldn't take it in – I couldn't take it in', McCartney said. 'Just for days, you just couldn't think that he was gone. It was just a huge shock and then I had to tell Linda and the kids. It was very difficult for everyone. That was like a really big shock, I think, in most people's lives.

Summary: Before John was murdered in 1980, his days with Yoko were captured on camera by noted photographer Kishin Shinoyama . John had been obsessed with alcohol, women and drugs, John told the photographer, until Yoko came into into his life . The couple worked tirelessly on Double Fantasy - John's last album . 'Coming to New York gave him freedom. I think this was the moment when he took off his armor,' writes Yoko, in what proved to be tragic irony .


Ann Summers has been forced to remove raunchy Fifty Shades of Grey-style posters from its windows following a backlash from mothers and campaigners. The high street lingerie chain confirmed several branches, located near stores targeted at children such as Mothercare and Build-A-Bear, have removed the provocative images. The posters, which were rolled out in all 142 Ann Summers stores several weeks ago, show a woman kneeling on a red sofa, dressed in a cut-away leotard that reveals her breasts and nipple tassels. She is holding a large leather whip and striking a provocative pose next to a handcuffed man in his underpants. Ann Summers has been forced to remove raunchy Fifty Shades of Grey-style posters showing a woman wearing nipple tassels and holding a whip . Mothers and campaigners have complained saying the the 'pornographic' images could be easily seen by children . In what appears to be a reference to the bondage film Fifty Shades of Grey, which was released nationwide during Valentine's weekend, the text on the poster reads: Fact not fiction. Bring the film to life. Last night Vivienne Pattison of campaign group Mediawatch-UK said her group had made complaints about nine branches of Ann Summers. As a result the posters, which have been described as pornographic, have been removed from stores in Milton Keynes, Wimbledon, Sutton, Norwich, Eastbourne, Taunton, and the Ann Summers stores in all 18 Intu Chapelfield shopping centres. A spokesman for Ann Summers confirmed the company has had six complaints from its retail stores and fewer than 20 complaints via email or letters. Miss Pattison said the campaign potentially breached the recommendations made by the 2011 Bailey Review into the sexualisation of children, which was backed by Prime Minister David Cameron. The high street lingerie chain confirmed several branches, located near stores targeted at children such as Mothercare and Build-A-Bear, have removed the provocative images . The posters show a woman kneeling on a red sofa, dressed in a cut-away leotard, with a man in handcuffs . She said: 'We are used to seeing the windows of Ann Summers featuring lingerie but this image, featuring a bare breasted (except for nipple tassels) model goes too far and is inappropriate for display in places which are likely to have numbers of children present. 'Any child passing this image will be subject to its overt sexual messaging and imagery. Government guidelines for retailers in the Bailey Review state that sexualised images should not be displayed in children's eye line. 'This government has done much to address the early sexualisation of children in our society and Ann Summers needs to be made aware that it too has a responsibility in this regard.' Miss Pattison's concerns were echoed by members of the public, including Christian pastor Paul Burns, who said he was shocked to see the display on his way to church. He said: 'I watched four separate families pull their children away from this window display. It has whips, it has a woman basically degraded with what you would expect to see in a porn film that people

Summary: Ann Summers has been forced to remove raunchy Fifty Shades posters . Woman shown wearing nipple tassels and holding a leather whip in photo . Posters have been removed from at least 25 stores across the UK . Lingerie chain accused of exposing children to 'pornographic' images . Ann Summers received at least 26 complaints about provocative posters .


The men expected to carry the can for England’s World Cup humiliation will attempt to ride the storm swirling around their embarrassing exit and plough on into an Ashes summer. Paul Downton, the managing director who has endured a torrid first 14 months in office, gave his full backing to beleaguered coach Peter Moores on Tuesday while making it clear he expects the full support of the ECB. Downton has had to make some momentous decisions since replacing Hugh Morris in the wake of England’s 5-0 Ashes debacle and it was his call to bring back Moores for a second spell as coach that is most under the spotlight now. Peter Moores' place as England coach is safe in the short-term, says ECB managing director Paul Downton . England crashed out of the World Cup at the first hurdle on Monday after defeat by Bangladesh . Downton says no decisions on the future of players or staff, including Moores, would be made immediately but a review will take place . Moores is fighting for his credibility at international level after England failed to live up to any expectations at the World Cup by crashing to a first-round exit sealed by defeat against Bangladesh. Yet Downton, who called Moores the ‘outstanding coach of his generation’ when preferring him to Ashley Giles, was adamant that nothing had changed when he addressed England’s worst World Cup of all from London on Tuesday. ‘Peter is an outstanding coach and I don’t think 10 months is a fair amount of time for him to prove that, particularly when we have spent the last six of those playing one-day cricket and trying to catch up,’ said Downton. ‘Clearly as head coach he feels responsible for what has happened but we all feel responsible frankly, because we feel we’ve let the country down and nobody wants to do that. ‘Everybody’s still raw but no decisions are going to be made in the short-term. In less than a month we will be playing in the West Indies so I don’t expect anything to change before then. ‘I’m not saying everybody’s job is safe and I’m not saying everybody’s going to get sacked. It feels as though, from your perspective, there needs to be a scapegoat or a target. ‘We’re in a transitional period and it will take time. It’s too early to talk of definites in terms of “he’s going or staying”.’ Bangladesh players celebrates after their victory over England that eliminated Morgan's side from the Cup . England batsman Moeen lays on the ground after being run out by Bangladesh wicketkeeper Rahim . The question now is whether English cricket’s two new bosses agree with Downton because if they do not, incoming ECB chairman Colin Graves and new chief executive Tom Harrison will have a big call to make. England are due to name their Test party to tour the Caribbean next Tuesday and if they want to get rid of Moores, they have to move quickly. ‘I’ve worked with Colin Graves over the last year and he’s been

Summary: England were embarrassingly dumped out of the World Cup on Monday . Bangladesh beat England by 15 runs to condemn them to an early exit . Coach Peter Moores has been told his job as head coach is safe . England travel to the Caribbean to play tests against West Indies in April .


Frustrated Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was left to reflect on 'a s****y Sunday' and the fear fans will turn off Formula One after Mercedes' domination of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. After winning the constructors' and drivers' titles for four years from 2010-2013, with Sebastian Vettel at the helm, Mercedes have taken up the mantle of F1 powerhouse. After winning 16 of 19 grands prix in 2014 to claim the constructors' crown, and with Lewis Hamilton clinching his second championship, the start to 2015 was a breeze for Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton (right) and Nico Rosberg finished first and second respectively at the Australian Grand Prix . Hamilton races to victory in Melbourne as Mercedes dominance of Formula One rolls on . The two Mercedes team-mates celebrate their winning start to the new season with some champagne . Re-live every lap of the Melbourne race . Hamilton beat team-mate Nico Rosberg by 1.3secs, with Vettel third on his debut for Ferrari, but 34.5secs off the pace. Predicting 'a two-horse race at every grand prix this year', Horner has called on the FIA to act to prevent an F1 yawn, and he is fully aware of how his comments will be viewed given Red Bull's past success. 'When we were winning - and we were never winning to the advantage they have - I remember double diffusers were banned, exhausts were moved, flexible bodywork was prohibited, engine mapping mid-season was changed,' said Horner of the steps taken to negate his team's performance. 'Anything was done, and that wasn't just unique to Red Bull, but Williams in previous years and McLaren etcetera. 'Is it healthy to have this situation? The FIA, within the rules, have an equalisation mechanism and it is perhaps something we need to look at. Red Bull chief Christian Horner is concerned that Mercedes dominance will be unhealthy for the sport . Horner's Red Bull team won consecutive titles between 2010-2013 with Sebastian Vettel behind the wheel . Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat was forced to retire early in what was called a 's****y weekend' by Horner . 'Mercedes, take nothing away from them, they have done a great job and they have a good car, a fantastic engine, and two very good drivers. 'The problem is the gap is so big you end up with three-tier racing and that's not healthy for Formula One. 'The FIA have the facts and they could quite easily come up with some form of equalisation otherwise I fear the interest will wane. 'I didn't see Mercedes much on the TV, and I can only imagine that's because it's not interesting watching a procession and the producer was looking to pick out other battles in the race.' Referring to the fact Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger conducted the podium ceremony, Horner added: 'The highlight for me was seeing Arnie on the podium!' Horner's comments were borne out of exasperation at the job power-unit supplier Renault have done since the system came into force at the start of last season. The hope was Renault would have

Summary: Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg completed a Mercedes one-two at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne . Red Bull chief Christian Horner warns dominance is unhealthy, despite his team winning four consecutive titles themselves . Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger interviewed podium finishers .


On a scrap of paper at Selhurst Park last March, Jose Mourinho scribbled down the one word lacking from his Chelsea team after they had been beaten by Crystal Palace. At Upton Park, Mourinho’s side showed ‘balls’ of steel, surviving a difficult game against one of those teams — and at one of those grounds — where anything can happen. Chelsea have the mentality of champions. Their celebrations at Wembley on Sunday told a story, linking arms and sliding to their knees in front of their supporters after they had beaten Tottenham 2-0 in the Capital One Cup final. Cesar Azpilicueta, John Terry and Ramires leave the Upton Park pitch after another victory for Chelsea . Jose Mourinho won the first trophy of his second stint at Chelsea and few would bet against him adding the title . Chelsea celebrate their Capital One Cup trophy win at Wembley and maintained their five-point lead . There have been markers at key stages of the season: a 2-0 win over Arsenal in October, 2-1 at Liverpool the following month and their stunning performance in the 5-0 win at Swansea in January. This 1-0 victory at West Ham was another. Chelsea’s bond is strong, building this resilience in the dressing room as the season has progressed. They looked impenetrable, especially in the closing stages as West Ham pushed for an equaliser. Their work-rate is phenomenal, a team fighting for each other as they close in on their first Barclays Premier League title since Mourinho returned to the club. He described himself as a kid after he ambushed the trophy celebrations on Sunday, but it is on nights like this when the big boys go to work. Look around the Chelsea dressing room and it will be difficult to separate some of these players when it comes to voting for the PFA Player of the Year in a few weeks’ time. John Terry, exceptional against Tottenham at Wembley, must be in with a shout. Incredible as it sounds, he last won it in 2005. Thibaut Courtois, returning in goal in place of Petr Cech, was exceptional. His first-half save from Diafra Sakho was top class. He oozes confidence, taking responsibility as the last line of defence after Terry’s early booking for a foul on Cheikhou Kouyate. The doubts that crept in after a rare mistake in the 1-1 draw against Manchester City in January have been eradicated. Mourinho has made the right call to make him first choice. Thibaut Courtois was again exceptional and could make it back-to-back titles after winning La Liga last year . Cesc Fabregas probes into West Ham territory with Enner Valencia and Mark Noble close by . Cesc Fabregas, what with those 15 assists in the league since his move last summer from Barcelona, will also be in the running. Then there is last season’s Young Player of the Year Eden Hazard, the tormentor-in-chief down Chelsea’s left last night. He scored with a clever header from a cross by Ramires in the 22nd minute to secure his side’s 19th league victory

Summary: Chelsea have discovered the ruthless, killer instinct required to win matches . The bond is already strong, building this resilience in the dressing room as the season has progressed. Here at Upton Park they looked impenetrable . Their work-rate is phenomenal. They are a team fighting for each other as they close in on their first Premier League title since Mourinho's return . Increasingly they look like a team determined to power on and finish the job well before they play their final game of the season against Sunderland .


It was a surreal start to the day for a bleary-eyed night shift worker, after he got a lot more than he bargained from his morning cereal. Jarred Smith, 22, woke up at about 3pm last Tuesday and headed into the kitchen at his home in Davidson in Sydney's northern beaches. He took some food out of the fridge and walked over to the kitchen counter when he saw something strange and scaly sticking out of a Corn Flakes box. Scroll down for video . Jarred Smith, from Sydney's northern beaches, got a lot more than he bargained for inside a Corn Flakes box . Jarred said he stared at the box for about 15 seconds before he realised that contained a diamond python snake. 'I thought mum had bought some strange door stopper at first but then I saw the tail end of what looked like a snake and thought "no way its a snake",' he told Daily Mail Australia. 'Then I peeked in the top of the cereal box and its head popped out,' he said. 'I dropped my food and ran out of the kitchen and screamed out to my dad downstairs "dad, there's a snake in the kitchen!".' His father also took a while to comprehend the situation thinking his son meant there was a snake on TV. 'When dad walked in it maneuvered even further into the box that's when I took the video.' Jarred then called the NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) and explained to the lady on the other end of the phone where the slithery reptile was hiding. 'She burst out laughing and said "are you serious?", he said. The diamond python retreated into the box when Jarred's dad came to see the unexpected surprise . The snake handler turned up minutes later and was surprised to see the size of the python, which he estimated at about one and a half metres long. 'He asked if we minded if put the snake back in our garden which we didn't,'Jarred said. 'The snake wouldn't fall out of the box so he had to rip it and the whole snake dropped out.' 'He was more surprised when he saw it properly because he said it actually looked about two metres long.' Diamond pythons are known for being quite timid and the snake handler told Jarred that the species is harmless and only attacked when aggravated. Although Jarred has never seen a snake before - let alone up so close and personal - he was impressed with how attractive the reptile was. 'He's a good looking snake so if he comes back it's fine - I just didn't expect to find it in my cereal.' The snake handler had to rip open the cereal box to release the snake which was two metres long . Although Jarred has never seen a snake before - let alone up so close and personal - he described the diamond python as 'good looking'

Summary: Jarred Smith, 22 had started to prepare his breakfast when he noticed something unusual about his Corn Flakes cereal box . After a few seconds of disbelief, the night shift worker realised that there was a snake in the box . He called NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service for advice on how to remove the slithery reptile . Says the good looking reptile is welcome to return to his house .


The number of customers trapped in poor-paying ISAs has doubled in the last two years . Savers are being hit with the worst interest rates in history with a third of Isa accounts now paying less than 1 per cent a year. The number of customers trapped in poor-paying Isas has doubled in the last two years as interest rates on them plummet to new lows. One in six accounts offer less than the Bank of England’s base rate at just 0.5 per cent, while some savers are stuck on rates of 0.1 per cent. The proportion of these tax-free accounts returning below 1 per cent has doubled in the last two years, from one in six to one in three. It means that on the current worst Isa rate of 0.1 per cent, someone depositing £15,000 would make a paltry £15 a year in interest. In contrast, a saver on the most competitive rate of 1.5 per cent would make £225 – a difference of £210 a year. With four weeks left to use this year’s £15,000 Isa allowance, many savers will question the value of such accounts. The Building Societies Association said there was not ‘one single factor’ driving down Isa rates but said the ‘persistently low base rate’ had contributed to lower returns. A spokesman added: ‘I don’t think there is a hard correlation between Isa rates and mortgage rates. The Building Societies Association said there was not ‘one single factor’ driving down Isa rates but said the ‘persistently low base rate’ had contributed to lower returns . ‘Each provider has to strike a balance between savings rates and mortgage rates as they need both savers and borrowers.’ Experts also blame the Government’s Funding for Lending scheme, which allowed banks to borrow cheaply in return for handing out home and business loans after the economic crisis. The scheme meant that banks were no longer dependent on savers’ money – reducing the need to offer competitive rates, it is claimed. Anna Bowes, of independent savings website Savings Champion, said: ‘After six years of the base rate at 0.5 per cent, this is toughest time on record for savers, and Isa savers have certainly not been immune to the pain. ‘Isas were once seen as the go-to savings product due to their tax-free status. ‘But with rates at an all-time low, some savers – especially those looking to build up a short-term lump sum for perhaps a house deposit or a car – may need to be more creative. ‘High-interest savings accounts offer rates of up to 5 per cent before tax, so even a taxpayer could find that this route could earn them more interest.’ But Rachel Springall, of the website Moneyfacts, warned: ‘Despite the gloomy outlook on savings rates, consumers need to use their tax-free allowance or lose it. ‘While there might be an abundance of taxable savings accounts out there, it is always worthwhile to track down an Isa equivalent and use the yearly tax-free allowance.’ Savers have lost out on £4.7billion in the last three years due

Summary: Figures show savers are being hit with the worst interest rates in history . A third of ISA accounts are now paying less than one per cent per year . One in six accounts offer less than Bank of England's 0.5% base rate . Number of tax-free accounts returning less than 1% has doubled .


John Prescott (above), deputy prime minister from 1997 to 2007, claimed that the rise in radicalised teenagers is down to Tony Blair's 'bloody crusades' John Prescott has suggested the rise in radicalised teenagers is down to Tony Blair 'wanting to invade everywhere'. The former Labour deputy prime minister claimed it was unsurprising that young Muslims were turning to extremism when they switch on the television to see 'more rockets being fired' in the Middle East. The comments were made at a fundraising event in Gainsborough on February 19 for Lord Prescott's son David. They come amid an increasing anxiety about the number of young students fleeing to the Middle East to fight for ISIS. The 76-year-old said: 'I was with Tony Blair on Iraq. We were wrong. They told us it wasn't regime change. It was. 'Now Tony, unfortunately is still in to that. I mean the way he's going now, he now wants to invade everywhere. 'He should put a white coat on with a red cross and let's start the bloody crusades again. 'Every time [people] watch the television where their families are worried, their kids are being killed and murdered and rockets firing on all these people, that's what radicalises them.' The event was just days before Ed Miliband announced Lord Prescott would be joining the Labour party as a special adviser on climate change, the Daily Telegraph reported. The decision to call on Prescott ahead of the general election has be seen by some as an attempt to turn the clock back to when Labour used to win elections. The move was backed by Alastair Campbell, Blair's former spin doctor, who also pledged to join the effort to get Miliband elected. Scroll down for video . Prescott (left) said that 'unfortunately' Blair (right) still 'wants to invade everywhere'. They are pictured together on the second day of the Labour Party Annual Conference in September 2004 . It is not the first time Prescott has launched an offensive against Blair. In his memoirs he claims he called the former prime minister a 'little s***' during a blazing argument. He has similarly criticised Blair in the past for justifying regime change and using political force during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. He wrote in a Mirror column last year: 'This is totally unacceptable and provokes people in communities angry about the West's actions. It is not the first time Lord Prescott (centre) has criticised Blair (right). In his memoir he claims he called the former Labour leader a 'little s***' during a blazing row . 'I challenged Tony about the danger of becoming involved with what Bush acknowledged was a crusade.' Bob Neill, the Conservative vice-chairman, said Prescott's latest comments show Labour has not changed. He said: 'Their bitter divisions would cause chaos for Britain if they got into Government.' A Labour spokesman said: 'John's views on this do not represent the views of the Labour Party.'

Summary: Comments made at a fundraising event in Gainsborough on February 19 . Increasing anxiety about number of young people travelling to Middle East .


TUESDAY . Champion Hurdle, 3.20 . A race dominated by Irish entries, with Jessica Harrington’s defending champion, Jezki, ridden by AP McCoy. But Willie Mullins holds the strongest hand. He has three entries headed by unbeaten favourite Faugheen and dual champion Hurricane Fly. The New One, trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies and ridden by son Sam, bids to atone for last year’s unlucky third. AP McCoy (above riding Jezki) will ride the horse in the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday . WEDNESDAY . Queen Mother Champion Chase, 3.20 . Sprinter Sacre, the 2013 winner, and last year’s champion Sire De Grugy, finally go head to head. They must cope with form horse Dodging Bullets and, with front-runners Special Tiara and dual Festival winner Champagne Fever in the field, it will be fast and furious. Last year's Champion Chase winner Sire De Grugy will finally go head to head with Sprinter Sacre . THURSDAY . World Hurdle, 3.20 . With Rock On Ruby out and Mullins-trained mare Annie Power taking up her entry in Tuesday’s Mares’ Hurdle, the betting is dominated by Paul Nicholls’s pair Saphir Du Rheu and Zarkandar. The champion trainer says there is little between them. There are positive vibes for Nicky Henderson’s Whisper, while best of the Irish looks to be Lieutenant Colonel. Zarkandar (above) and Saphir Du Rheu dominate the betting in the World Hurdle . FRIDAY . Gold Cup, 3.20 . Carlingford Lough is McCoy’s last throw of the dice and he has claims in an open race featuring last year’s winner Lord Windermere, and the three horses who chased him home. They include 2014 fourth-placed Silviniaco Conti. He seems improved with an ulcer problem sorted. The concern is that his best form has been away from Cheltenham. Holywell, Road To Riches, Many Clouds and well-backed Djakadam head the clutch of new kids on the block on an upward form curve who must also be considered. AP McCoy will ride Carlingford Lough (both pictured above) in Friday's Gold Cup . Tuesday . 1.30 L’Ami Serge . 2.05 Vibrato Valtat . 3.20 Faugheen . 4.00 Annie Power . Wednesday . 1.30 Nichols Canyon . 2.05 Don Poli . 2.40 Activial . 3.20 Dodging Bullets . Thursday . 1.30 P tit Zig . 2.05 Big Easy . 2.40 Foxrock . 3.20 Saphir Du Rheu . Friday . 1.30 Peace And Co . 2.40 Black Hercules . 3.20 Many Clouds . 4.40 Le Mercurey .

Summary: Cheltenham Festival starts on Tuesday and finishes on Friday . Feature races include Champion Hurdle and the Gold Cup . Sportsmail brings you a guide to the week's big races .


With their tiny pink noses, soft furry coats and sleepy eyes, these two clouded leopard cubs are simply adorable. The highly endangered kittens, which are both female, were born at Zoo Miami in Florida just three weeks ago, a treat for the facility's doting keepers. They are currently being held in an enclosure with their mother, Serai, to 'avoid any external stress and allow the mother to properly bond with them'. Adorable: These female clouded leopard cubs were born at Zoo Miami in Florida just three weeks ago, a treat for the facility's doting keepers . Playful: They are being held in an enclosure with their mother to 'avoid any external stress and allow the mother to properly bond with them' Sisters: The cubs (left and right) already sport the clouded leopard's characteristic large, dark and cloud-like spots on a light background . Both Serai, and the cubs' father, Rajasi, were born in 2011 in other American zoos. The newborn kittens are the parents' second successful litter. The tiny cats, which are yet to be named, already sport the clouded leopard's characteristic large, dark and cloud-like spots on a light background. Their birth is a victory in the fight to preserve a vulnerable species, which is not closely related to the African leopard. 'Both offspring are doing well and the mother continues to be attentive and nurse them on a regular basis,' the zoo told AP on Monday. Visitors should be able to view the kittens in the coming weeks. The clouded leopard, which is medium sized, lives in forests of South East Asia. In total, fewer than 10,000 are thought to exist in the wild. 'Doing well': 'Both offspring are doing well and the mother continues to be attentive and nurse them on a regular basis,' the zoo said Monday . Sleepy: The clouded leopard, which is medium sized, lives in forests of South East Asia. Fewer than 10,000 are thought to exist in the wild . Found in the wild in southern China, Myanmar and Malaysia, adult clouded leopards typically weigh between 30 and 50 pounds (14 to 23 kilograms). The secretive cats have a very long tail with relatively short legs and large paws. They eat birds and mammals such as monkeys, deer and porcupines, and are, in turn, prey to human hunters who prize them for their pelts. Three weeks old: The secretive cats have a very long tail with relatively short legs and large paws. Above, the adorable newborn kittens .

Summary: Endangered female kittens were born at Zoo Miami in Florida just three weeks ago, the facility said on Monday . They are being held in enclosure with mother to 'avoid any external stress and allow them to all properly bond' They already sport the clouded leopard's characteristic large, dark and cloud-like spots on a light background . Birth is a victory in the fight to preserve vulnerable species, which is not closely related to the African leopard .


Arsene Wenger's Arsenal side cruised past West Ham to keep in touching distance of Manchester City in second place in the Premier League. Olivier Giroud fired in the opener on the stroke of half-time before Aaron Ramsey and Mathieu Flamini added second-half goals to secure the vital three points. West Ham have only won one games now in 12 league matches as Arsenal continue to strengthen a top four finish. Find out how each player fared at the Emirates Stadium with Sportmail's Sami Mokbel . Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud leaps into the air in celebration as he scored the opener at the Emirates . ARSENAL (4-3-3) David Ospina 6.5 . Sound display from the goalkeeper but jury remains undecided over whether he can be Arsenal's long-term No. 1. Calum Chambers 7 . A couple of dozy moments at the back but was excellent going forward. Per Mertesacker 6.5 . On easy street for majority of the encounter, but, for the most part, didn't let his concentration levels slip. Gunners midfielder Aaron Ramsey roars in celebration as he doubled Arsenal's lead in the second-half . Laurent Koscielny 6.5 . Dealt well with the movement and pace of Hammers' lone frontman Sakho. Nacho Monreal 7 . Another solid display from the left-back. Real battle with Kieran Gibbs to be club's first-choice left-back. Aaron Ramsey 7 . A mature display from the Welshman on his return to the starting XI. Will be vital in the run-in. Francis Coquelin 7 . Another industrious and terrier-like performance from the Frenchman. A vital cog for Wenger now. Arsenal forward Theo Walcott, challenged by James Collins at the Emirates, failed to take his chances . Theo Walcott 6 . Handed a rare start but failed to grasp the opportunity after missing three guild-edged chances. 6 . Mesut Ozil 7 . Saw plenty of the ball, particularly in the first-half. Showed flashes of quality without being at his very best. Alexis Sanchez 6 . Nowhere near the dynamite form from earlier this season. Are the rigours of English football catching up with him? Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil looks on in frustration as a chance goes begging at the Emirates Stadium . Olivier Giroud 8.5 . Scored his seventh goal in 10 games and made another. Excellent performance. Must now do it in the Champions League against Monaco? Subs . Danny Welbeck 6.5 . Injected urgency and pace in to the Arsenal attack. Santi Cazorla 6.5 . Rested ahead of the trip to Monaco but came on to see his team home. Mathieu Flamini 6.5 . Back after injury to help see Arsenal over the line and score a rare goal. WEST HAM (4-4-2) Adrian 8 . Made a string of important saves to keep West Ham in the game. Impressive performance. Joey O'Brien 6.5 . A rare start for the defender but did a sufficient enough job against the pace of interchanging Walcott and Sanchez. James Collins 6.5 . The club's only fit centre-back organised his back-four well against a barrage of Arsenal pressure in the first half. Hammers keeper

Summary: Arsenal beat West Ham 3-0 at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon . The Gunners ease to eighth win in their past nine matches . Olivier Giroud scored on the cusp of half-time to send Arsenal on their way .


The most expensive home ever listed in the Kansas City area is on the market for a staggering $14 million despite the fact that it is located next door to the largest refuge dump in the area. The property was until recently the home of Ron Deffenbaugh Sr., a self-made multi-millionaire who created Deffenbaugh Industries Inc., a waste management business which operated the Johnson County Landfill next door. Deffenbaugh owned the land and decided to build his dream home it 2009, despite the fact that 1.8 million tons of household waste and other garbage continues to be dumped nearby each year. The RD Ranch was until recently the home of Ron Deffenbaugh Sr., a self-made multi-millionaire who created Deffenbaugh Industries Inc., a waste management business which operated the nearby dump . The Johnson County Landfill can't be seen from the mansion, but neighbors say its presence is evidence when the wind blows the right direction . A freak accident in 2007 left Ron Deffenbaugh almost completely paralysized and doctors told him that he wasn’t likely to live much longer. He died in August . The landfill can't be seen from the mansion, but neighbors say its presence is all too evidence in certain conditions. 'It depends on how bad the weather is,' neighbor Bruce Bird told The Kansas City Star. 'You get some evenings when it’s calm and it’s pretty rank.' Last year, the city of Shawnee fielded 41 odor complaints on 35 different days against the Johnson County Landfill. The location of the mansion – known as the RD Ranch - isn’t the only unusual thing about it. It was also built specially to cope with the fact that Deffenbaugh was a quadriplegic. A freak accident in 2007 left him almost completely paralyzed and so the 21 room, 13,000-square-foot mansion was built especially to cater to his needs. One unusual feature is that every room features a hookup for the air tubes that Deffenbaugh needed to breathe. The 21 room, 13,000-square-foot mansion was built especially to cater to his needs and the wood floors on the main level are Brazilian cherry wood . One unusual feature is that every room features a hookup for the air tubes that Deffenbaugh needed to breathe . Outside are waterfalls and fountains, an indoor-outdoor swimming pool and horse stables . The opulent five-bedroom property includes a built-in saltwater aquarium . The central oxygen system and the backup generator to run it in case the power went out are in an attached garage. The home also has a geothermal heating and cooling system, with tubes supplying warmth under the floors. After his accident, doctors told Deffenbaugh that he wasn’t likely to live much longer, but in fact he lived for another seven years and his passing away last August aged 73. During his final years living in the mansion the twice divorced man was tended to dozens of staff. No expense was spared to ensure that Deffenbaugh's final years were comfortable. All the furniture is custom-built and the wood floors on the main level are Brazilian

Summary: The property was until recently the home of Ron Deffenbaugh Sr. who the waste management business which operated the nearby dump . More than 1.8 million tons of household waste and other garbage continues to be dumped nearby each year . The landfill can't be seen from the mansion, but neighbors say you can definitely smell it in certain weather conditions . Deffenbaugh was a quadriplegic and the mansion was built to ensure that his final years would be as comfortable as possible . It has unusual features including a hookup in every room for the air tubes that Deffenbaugh needed to breathe .


Authorities are conducting a new search on a Virginia mountain for the remains of two Maryland sisters who disappeared in 1975. The Bedford County Sheriff's Office said Monday that additional leads prompted another dig on Taylor's Mountain in Bedford County, but officials didn't provide details. The operation is expected to take several days. An earlier dig was conducted on the mountain in January. The sheriff's Office, the Virginia State Police and the Montgomery Police Department in Maryland are conducting the search for the remains of ten-year-old Katherine Lyon and 12-year-old Sheila Lyon. 12-year-old Sheila Lyon (left) and ten-year-old Katharine Lyon (right) went missing on March 25, 1975, after walking to get some pizza at the Wheaton Plaza Shopping Center in Maryland and to look at the Easter decorations . The Lyon sisters never came home after walking to the mall together in 1975. A massive search turned up nothing . The girls went missing on March 25, 1975, after walking to get some pizza at the Wheaton Plaza Shopping Center in Maryland and to look at the Easter decorations. The Lyon sisters never came home, and a massive search turned up nothing. Parents John and Mary Lyon have never been able to find out what happened to their daughters. Over four decades, police have pursued numerous leads and periodically identified potential suspects. But they never charged anyone. Authorities have, however, named Richard Allen Welch Sr. and his nephew, Lloyd Lee Welch, as persons of interest in the case. Neither man has been charged. In February it was revealed that Lloyd Lee Welch, a sex offender, told investigators that he left a Maryland shopping mall with two young sisters who disappeared in 1975 and later saw his uncle sexually assaulting one of the girls, according to police affidavits. The Washington Post reported that Montgomery County police, citing the ongoing investigation, declined to comment on the affidavits or how credible they find 58-year-old Lloyd Welch's recent statements. A week after the girls vanished the then-18-year-old Welch went to Wheaton Plaza (pictured, 1975) and told a security guard that he had seen the sisters leave with a man in a car . Though volunteers searched for the sisters, they came up with nothing. Detectives never found evidence of what happened to Katherine and Sheila or who was responsible . 'Our department and our partners in Virginia remain committed to determining what happened to Katherine and Sheila Lyon,' Montgomery Police Chief Tom Manger said in February. 'We believe that there are people, including family members of Dick and Lloyd Welch, who have information that would further this investigation.' Richard Welch's wife, Patricia, was charged with perjury after testifying before the grand jury in December. The affidavits released in February did not say whether any incriminating evidence has been found on Taylor's Mountain in Virginia. Investigators have found bones on a property near Taylor's mountain that used to belong to the family of Lloyd Lee Welch, according to court papers. But that may not mean much because the land contains an old cemetery with more than 30

Summary: 12-year-old Sheila Lyon and ten-year-old Katharine Lyon went missing from a Montgomery County, Maryland, mall in 1975 . The girls walked to mall in Wheaton in March 1975, and never came home . Authorities searched for their remains on Taylor's Mountain in Bedford County, Virginia, in September and January . The upcoming operation on the mountain is expected to take several days . Lloyd Welch, a convicted sex offender, told police he left mall with the girls . Police have named Welch and his uncle, 69-year-old Richard Welch, 'persons of interest' in the case, but neither has been charged .


This was the year we’d be wearing shoes that tied their own laces — or so the Back To The Future films predicted in the Eighties. While this may seem as fanciful now as it did then, 2015 does looks set to be the year of so-called ‘wearable technology’, clothing and accessories that could transform not only our wardrobes, but our health, too. Until now, wearable technology has largely taken the form of wristband trackers — such as the Fitbit (launched in 2008), 2011’s Jawbone and the much-hyped Apple Watch, due to go on sale on April 24. But now, manufacturers are developing everyday items of clothing and shoes that can monitor our vital signs, and even treat serious conditions. The latest innovations include a bra that could deliver life-saving breast cancer medication and socks that warn if you’re at risk of injury. Hi-tech: A bra contains technology which allows tiny ‘nano’ particles of a substance - for instance, a drug - to be embedded into a material . Even big brands are moving into the market — this year, the U.S. designer Ralph Lauren will launch a sports top that monitors heart rate, muscle movement and calories burnt. ‘So far, wearable technology in the context of well-being has been mainly about monitoring personal data,’ says Caroline Till, course leader in Material Futures at Central St Martins, University of the Arts London. ‘The question now is what do you do with the data once you have it? Is the information of value?’ This is where the latest technology comes in, with the focus on giving you feedback from the information collated. So in theory, ‘wearables’, as they’re known, will not only take your blood pressure reading, they’ll tell you if it’s dangerously high. ‘The holy grail of wearable technology is something that’s integrated seamlessly into something you wear or use already, so you don’t notice it’s there,’ says Caroline Till. This is now closer to being a reality because circuitry can be made small and light enough to be embedded in clothing. Another material technology, known as micro-encapsulation, allows tiny ‘nano’ particles of a substance — for instance, a drug — to be embedded into a material so it is gradually absorbed through the skin when worn. Here, we look at the latest ‘wearables’— some of which are already available, with others still being developed — that could transform our health . . . The Omsignal top has sensors woven into the fabric in the chest to monitor heart rate and breathing . BRA THAT DELIVERS CANCER DRUGS . The Foxleaf bra contains micro-encapsulated ‘bubbles’ of the drug Tamoxifen in soft, plastic inserts in the cups. The idea is that the body’s heat and moisture rub off the bubbles’ coating and the Tamoxifen, which blocks oestrogen to slow the growth of cancer cells, can be gradually absorbed through the skin throughout the day. The bra was developed by Sarah Da Costa, a Masters student at Central St Martins, London. It aims to provide a possible solution for thousands of women who find

Summary: 2015 looks set to be the year of 'wearable technology', experts say . Latest innovations include a bra that could deliver life-saving breast cancer medication and socks that warn if you’re at risk of injury . Big brands such as designer Ralph Lauren are moving into the market .


Eden Hazard believes his Belgian compatriot Kevin de Bruyne is good enough to play in the Chelsea first team despite being rejected by Jose Mourinho last season. The Chelsea manager decided to sell De Bruyne to Bundesliga club Wolfsburg during the January 2014 transfer window after concluding there was no place for him in the first team at Stamford Bridge. But De Bruyne, 23, has flourished in Germany, scoring nine goals and contributing 16 assists in the Bundesliga this season, and Hazard has hinted that Mourinho made a misjudgement. Kevin de Bruyne has been in top form this season, scoring nine goals and creating 16 more for Wolfsburg . De Bruyne's former Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard believes he was good enough for the Chelsea team . De Bruyne pictured playing for Chelsea in August 2013, a few months before he was sold to Wolfsburg . Speaking ahead of Belgium's Euro 2016 qualifier with Cyprus on Saturday night, Hazard told L'Equipe: 'He is a great player. Mourinho decided to let him go and not play him. 'It was not my decision, even though I know very well that he could play at Chelsea because he has tremendous qualities. 'I think at Chelsea, you have more pressure than Wolfsburg. It's a shame he's gone but he'll have a successful career.' Jose Mourinho decided that there was no place in the Chelsea team for De Bruyne and sold him last year . De Bruyne arrives for a Belgium training session alongside Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke . De Bruyne has been linked with a summer move away from Wolfsburg with Bayern Munich and Manchester City among those interested. Belgium have ground to make up in qualifying Group B. They currently lie fourth behind Israel, Wales and Cyprus with only the top two assured of a place at the finals in France.

Summary: De Bruyne was sold by Chelsea to Wolfsburg in January 2014 . Jose Mourinho concluded there was no place for Belgian in first team . But De Bruyne has been excellent for Bundesliga side this season . Hazard has suggested his former Chelsea team-mate was good enough . Belgium face Cyprus in Euro 2016 qualifier on Saturday night . CLICK HERE for the latest Chelsea news .


You might think the secret to a long life is eating healthily and staying away from alcohol. But residents in a Chinese village where most people live into their 90s disagree. In fact they say there is nothing better than a good argument, hard work and a drink. Yu Fangyin, 99, drinks more than 10kgs of rice wine every month and leads a peaceful life in Shuping, according to People's Daily Online. Residents from Shuping in China have given their opinions on what leads to a long life. Yu Fangyin (above), 99, says the key to longevity is a good drink . His daughter-in-law Wang Jiaxiang said it is drinking and smoking that keeps Mr Fangyin happy. She said: 'Apart from these he has no other interests. He is very healthy, is rarely ill, and is a bit of a celebrity in the village.' Mr Fangyin is feeling so healthy that he is hoping to find a wife, jokingly saying that he will start looking 'next year after my 100th birthday'. As far as Chen Zhenglan, 93, is concerned it is not getting married but having an argument that is best. She continually rebuffs her husband Li Changgui, 89, over breakfast about what they are going to eat for dinner. Her claims are backed up by the couple's son Li Tianshun, who said his parents have argued all of their lives with most situations ending with his mother making a compromise. When he spoke to the reporter the 60-year-old said: 'It’s actually good today. The old man doesn’t have much of a huff otherwise he would have walked out already. 'Arguments are part of life. This may be another way to express their love as well as the secret to their longevity.' Most people living in the village reach their 90s. Li Shangui (third from right), 95, says hard work is the best way to stay young, as long as you love your job . Mr Fangyin (above) drinks more than 10kgs of rice wine per month and also enjoys smoking as he sits on a stool in his home . Chen Zhenglan (above), 93, says the secret is a good and loud argument with her 89-year-old former blacksmith husband . The pair met when Mr Changgui was a blacksmith. Mrs Zhenglan said she fell for him and added: 'I am older than him and more mature.' Others in the village attribute a healthy life to hard graft. Li Shangui is 95. She was director of the Women's Association before she started making and mending shoes. In her spare time she helps her family complete their chores. Her daughter Hu Zhenggui said: 'Her eyes and ears are still very sharp.' Her great daughter-in-law Ceng Changping added: 'I tried to learn how to mend the soles of shoes a number of times but sadly I couldn’t figure it out.' Wu Liangfu also believes in working hard. The 104-year-old works as a tailor at his house, as he has done for many years. Li Shangui, 95, was director of the Women's Association before she

Summary: Four elderly residents from Shuping have revealed their life advice . Yu Fangyin smokes and drinks more than 10kgs of rice wine every month . Chen Zhenglan, 93, instead insists that having a good argument is best . The average life expectancy in China is 76 years old, according to research .


There was something unwholesome about the way Cesc Fabregas’ romance with Barcelona ended. Perhaps breaking such a bond required a greater explanation, hence the story on the club’s website last summer that was really quite damning and unique in its detail. The post read: ‘Despite glowing starts to each campaign, Cesc’s contributions to the cause gradually decreased as each season drew to a close. ‘From being someone who joined in with the attack, supplying and scoring goals, the magic tended to fade later on in each season. He only scored one, six and one goals in the last 24 games of each season. Cesc Fabregas (left) has a history of going quiet during the second half of the season in terms of goals . ‘For some reason, he was never as good in the second half of a season as in the first.’ To apply some context, such statements usually run to a confirmation that a player has left. If a club is feeling particularly venomous, it might omit the part where a player is thanked for his contribution. Maybe the close relationship with Fabregas, the prodigal son who returned and then left for again, meant they felt compelled to explain the step of letting him join Chelsea for £30million. The talented playmaker had a blistering start to the season and has racked up 15 assists despite his slump . But whatever the motive, there was a deep and intriguing point in the message. Barcelona had spotted a real trend and the rational among Chelsea’s fans are probably starting to see it. That’s not to overreact and criticise a player who has arguably had the greatest impact on Chelsea’s title push. Fabregas has been magnificent, a deep-lying playmaker (usually) who has the engine to roam, the sense to dictate tempo and the guile to create. First half v Second half of the season . 09-10: 19 v 9 . 10-11: 9 v 5 . 11-12: 13 v 4 . 13-14: 16 v 5 . 14-15: 15 v 2 . His number of assists is astonishing – 15 in the Premier League, which is seven more than his next domestic rival. Alongside Nemanja Matic, Chelsea have a legitimately world-class midfield platform. But on Wednesday night Fabregas looked flat. A subjective view, certainly, but the numbers are showing the return of a curious pattern. He has neither scored nor assisted in his past nine games in all competitions, seven of which were starts. His last assist was against Swansea on January 17. His previous longest run without a goal or assist this season was two. The former Barcelona man suffered the fate at Barcelona during his time there before he was sold to Chelsea . That is not to say he is playing badly in this spell. Far from it. He was poor when he came on against Bradford in the FA Cup and was off the pace in the league game against Burnley, but generally has been among Chelsea’s best performers. And yet the incision is not what it was. Looking at league

Summary: Cesc Fabregas has previously seen his form slump during the season . The Spanish international has scored and assisted two goals in the second part of the campaign compared to his impressive 15 at the beginning . Fabregas hasn't been involved in a goal in the previous nine matches . The Chelsea star still leads the assist table and is seven ahead of next best . Click here for all the latest Chelsea news .


Ross McCormack has withdrawn from the Scotland squad for the double-header against Northern Ireland and Gibraltar, the Scottish Football Association has confirmed. The 28-year-old Fulham forward picked up a knee injury playing against Leeds in midweek. Scotland boss Gordon Strachan has no plans to bring in anyone else for the Vauxhall International challenge match against Northern Ireland at Hampden Park on Wednesday night which is followed by the Euro qualifier against Group D's bottom side at the same venue on Sunday. Ross McCormack sits on the deck after injuring his knee for Fulham against Leeds United in midweek . McCormack has pulled out of the Scotland squad to play Northern Ireland and Gibraltar . The Scots are in third place in their section with seven points from four games with Poland topping the table on 10 points. Fulham manager Kit Symons said after the knock: 'He got a whack on his knee the first time he went down and the physio assessed him,' 'He came over to the bench and he said he was fine and wanted to carry on. 'But then the second whack on it meant he had to come off. We will know more soon but it is certainly sore at the moment. McCormack is seen by medics at Craven Cottage before being taken off against his former club .

Summary: Scotland ready for double-header against Northern Ireland and Gibraltar . Ross McCormack picked up injury against former club Leeds United . Gordon Strachan has no plans to bring anyone else in to Scotland squad .


Richard Scudamore’s elevation to the role of Premier League executive chairman reinforces his commitment to the organisation, which he has led for the last 15 years. His promotion and the appointment of two non-executive independent directors in Claudia Arney and Kevin Beeston, as revealed by Sports Agenda, was finally rubberstamped at Thursday’s club summit. The three-strong board will meet monthly to ensure proper scrutiny of Scudamore’s increased powerbase, with the newcomers also attending the PL’s club summits six times a year. Richard Scudamore was elevated to the role of Premier League executive chairman on Thursday . Scudamore, who has recovered from serious heart surgery last summer, said: ‘This is almost a re-commitment. This isn’t something you would do if you were about to leave. ‘Look at me, I’m up for it and my health is absolutely fine. This is a very enjoyable job. My enthusiasm for it has never waned.’ Arney, an Arsenal season ticket-holder, is a non-executive director of Halfords. She used to work at Goldman Sachs and the Treasury. Beeston is chairman of housebuilder Taylor Wimpey. He was a board member of Ipswich during their financial troubles and is a Chelsea season ticket-holder. Oddly, the Premier League say he enjoys watching rugby and tennis. Incoming ECB chairman Colin Graves vows an inquiry if England don't beat West Indies in their Test series . Colin Graves, the incoming chairman of the ECB, has already stated he expects England to beat a ‘mediocre’ West Indies side in the Caribbean next month. And Graves will be in Barbados for the last of the three Tests, when head coach Peter Moores and England managing director Paul Downton will surely have to be shown the door if a series defeat follows the World Cup debacle. Barclays will definitely not be renewing their title sponsorship of the Premier League when their £40million-a-year contract expires at the end of next season, clubs were told on Thursday. The PL will not be short of offers, even at a higher price, to endorse the world’s richest league, with Guinness said to be interested. Barclays first raised doubts about their deal at the start of 2014, when a senior executive was alleged to have said the sponsorship had ‘zero value’ in the UK. On top of that, group chief executive Antony Jenkins doesn’t like football. Barclays have sponsored the Premier League since 2001 but the 2015-16 season is set to be their last . It will not help promoter Barry McGuigan’s negotiations with ITV over Carl Frampton’s next fight that foreign exchange traders CWMFX, who heavily sponsored his first super-bantamweight world title defence on the network, have had their London offices raided by police. Thirteen people were arrested on suspicion of fraud. ITV declined to comment. The Webb Ellis trophy will be contested for at the home World Cup, which begins in September . Around 350,000 World Cup tickets being returned by the International Rugby Board to ER2015 are not expected to include many for England matches at Twickenham. This is much to the annoyance of the official England Rugby

Summary: Premier League CEO Richard Scudamore has been made chairman . It coincides with the appointment of two independent directors . Barclays have sponsored the Premier League since 2001 . The bank will not renew their agreement when it expires next year .


Kevin Pietersen has a vocal supporter in fellow former England captain Geoff Boycott as he clings to renewed hope that he might yet play international cricket again. New England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves has provided the first hint that Pietersen could resume a career which reached an apparently irrevocable full stop when he was sacked 13 months ago. Pietersen was in optimistic mood again on Monday that an unlikely reconciliation could be achieved, tweeting: 'Incredibly humbling how supportive you've all been since the news broke yesterday from Mr Colin Graves. Gonna try work this out for sure!' Kevin Pietersen has made no secret of his desire to return to the England setup but it seems unlikey . Indications in the 24 hours since Graves' BBC interview appear to have been less encouraging for the exiled 34-year-old batsman. The ECB issued a statement on Sunday, insisting 'nothing has changed' in his status and adding 'only players who are playing consistent high-quality county cricket and who are seen as a positive influence will be selected for England'. But BBC pundit Boycott has called for face-to-face discussions in which the governing body is 'fair' to Pietersen and does not 'lead him on' without a true intention to recall him as long as he plays well. He also suggested that, if key personalities such as ECB managing director Paul Downton and national selector James Whitaker disagree with Graves, they should leave their jobs. Graves stressed the pre-requisite of any conceivable progress must be a return to county cricket, something Pietersen's summer Twenty20 contracts in the Indian and Caribbean premier leagues will hardly help. New ECB chairman Colin Graves suggested over the weekend the door could still be open for Pietersen . His involvement in English domestic cricket for Surrey last summer was fleeting - exclusively in the NatWest t20 Blast - following his sacking by England. Downton has spoken on several occasions since then of the record-breaking batsman's apparent 'disengagement' with his team-mates while England were losing the final 2013/14 Ashes Test in Sydney by 281 runs. Surrey de-registered Pietersen at the end of last season, and are not publicly inclined to reopen negotiations. Boycott has identified clear communication between Pietersen and Graves as the starting point to ensure no new stumbling blocks are created. He told the BBC: 'It says to me that Kevin needs to get a meeting with Colin Graves as soon as he can - and, preferably, with Paul Downton and James Whitaker there after he has spoken to the chairman - because he wants to be clear. New England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves wants Pietersen (right) to play county cricket . 'It's all right the chairman saying he has to play county cricket. But if he does that and gives up a lucrative IPL contract and Downton and Whitaker are still not going to pick him, that's kind of like leading him on isn't it? And that's not fair. 'It needs to be put clear to him that if he plays well in county cricket

Summary: Kevin Pietersen admits he'd love to play cricket for England again . Colin Graves appointment as ECB chairman has opened the door for Pietersen to make a return if he plays county cricket . The batsman would be forced to drop a Twenty20 franchise to play county . Kevin Pietersen has not played for England since the 2013/14 Ashes tour . Former England skipper Boycott has called for face-to-face discussions .


After a 22-month hiatus disgraced celebrity chief Paula Deen returns to cable television on Wednesday with the launch of a new show on obscure shopping channel Evine Live. Paula Deen's Kitchen is described as a three-hour live program where she will cook some of her recipes as well as offer exclusive food and pantry items for purchase. It is the 68-year-old Queen Of Southern Cuisine's first cable TV show since she was infamously dropped by the Food Network in 2013 after admitting in court to using racial slurs. Scroll down for video . After a 22-month hiatus disgraced celebrity chief Paula Deen returns to cable television on Wednesday with the launch of a new show on obscure shopping channel Evine Live . Evine Live, which changed its named from ShopHQ in November, already offers a range of Paula-branded goods including a set of four chocolate butter sticks for $27.68 and 20 sausages and mustard for $79.07. As well as offering fans the opportunity to buy her various products, Deen and family will be answering questions via Google Hangout. 'Everybody makes mistakes,' said Evine CEO Mark Bozek when asked about hiring the controversial figure in a recent Bloomberg TV interview. He also said that Deen 'has a good soul' and 'a huge fan base.' 'Y'all are going to love the fabulous and flavorful products we have lined up for you to enjoy!' said Deen about her latest venture. In 2012 the celebrity chef was sued by a former employee who claimed the then-beloved Southern chef and her brother had made racist remarks at their Savannah, Georgia restaurant. Among the Paula-branded good that Evine Live is selling is a set of four chocolate butter sticks for $27.68 and 20 sausages and mustard for $79.07 . Paula Deen's Kitchen is described as a three-hour live program where she will cook some of her recipes and offer exclusive food and pantry items for purchase . In a court deposition, she admitted to using the 'N word' and later released a video, in tears, apologizing for the incident. 'I is what I is, and I'm not changing,' she famously told Today show host Matt Lauer. 'If there is anyone out there that has never said something that they wish they could take back, please pick up that stone and throw it so hard that it kills me.' In the aftermath of the scandal Deen was dropped by the Food Network, where she was a host for 13 years. She also lost millions in endorsement contracts and publishing deals when brands including Wal-Mart, Target, Ballantine Books, Caesars Entertainment and Home Depot dropped her. Last year Deen launched the digital Paula Deen Network, but Evine marks her official return to TV. Paula Deen's Kitchen will also air additional live segments once every six-to-eight weeks. 'I is what I is, and I'm not changing': Deen appeared on the Today show in tears in 2013 as her multi-million dollar empire collapsed .

Summary: Disgraced celebrity chef returns to television screens on Wednesday with the launch of a new show on obscure shopping channel Evine Live . Paula Deen's Kitchen is a three-hour live program where she will cook as well as offer exclusive food and pantry items for sale . Range of Paula-branded goods includes a set of four chocolate butter sticks for $27.68 and 20 sausages and two jars of mustard for $79.07 . Evine CEO Mark Bozek described Deen's racial slur controversy as a 'mistake' but said she 'has a good soul' and 'a huge fan base'


Fire has destroyed a historic New Jersey inn that once hosted George Washington. Firefighters found smoke coming from The Sergeantsville Inn in Delaware Township early Monday. But flames eventually tore through the roof of the two-story stone structure that is more than 300 years old. Historic structure: The 300-year-old Sergeantsville Inn in New Jersey caught fire early Monday morning. The historic inn once hosted George Washington . All that remains: The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Inn owner Joe Clyde says he plans to rebuild, if possible. Above, Joe's wife Lisa Clyde (left) is hugged by neighbors in the aftermath of the fire . Mayor Roger Locandro tells CBS that the inn is the center of the town. 'This is the place people would come after a township meeting. The town hall is right across the street. My kids have had their birthday parties there. It’s a terrible loss for our community,' Locandro said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. One firefighter sustained a minor knee injury fighting the blaze. Owner Joe Clyde told the Hunterdon County Democrat that he plans to rebuild the inn if possible. Mr Clyde and his wife lisa have been running the property as a fine-dining restaurant since 1999. Dangerous blaze: One firefighter sustained a minor knee injury fighting the blaze . Loss: Mayor Roger Locandro described the Sergeantsville Inn as the center of the town, where people would eat on special occasions . The original part of the building traces back to the 1700s when it was built as a private home in the village then called Skunktown, according to the restaurant's website. When a post office opened in the town in 1827, the name was changed to Sergeantsville. Another addition was added in 1830, and in 1869 the building was sold to a Farley Shepherd who ran a general inside. His son Edward took over the business in 1900 and during the 1930s, the store was run as both an ice cream parlor and feed store. Its next owner John Balanar obtained a liquor license for the store at the end of prohibition, and it was run as a tavern for several years. Restaurant: The Clydes have run the Sergeantsville Inn since 1999. Before that, the building was used as a tavern, ice cream parlor, private home, and general store at different periods in the past. Owner Joe Clyde is seen on the left, wearing a hat. His wife Lisa, center . Many lives: The original part of the building traces back to the 1700s when it was built as a private home in the village then called Skunktown, according to the restaurant's website. Before: Above, a view of the Sergeantsville Inn before the fire early Monday morning .

Summary: A fire broke out at the Sergeantsville Inn in Delaware Township, New Jersey early Monday morning . The inn has been run as a fine-dining restaurant since 1999 . Owner Joe Clyde says he plans to rebuild if possible . The original part of the building dates back to the 1700s .


Newcastle have appealed against Fabricio Coloccini’s red card during Sunday’s 3-0 defeat at Everton in the hope of having their captain available for the Tyne-Wear derby. The defender was sent off following a lunge on Aaron Lennon in the second half and immediately hit with a three-game ban, ruling him out of the trip to the Stadium of Light on Easter Sunday. Newcastle are to appeal Fabricio Coloccini's red card he picked up during defeat against Everton . Coloccini was sent off for a challenge on Everton's Aaron Lennon . But United feel they have a case for overturning the dismissal and their appeal will be heard on Tuesday. Were it to fail, they would have just one fit centre-back – Mike Williamson – for the games against Arsenal, Sunderland and Liverpool.

Summary: Fabricio Coloccini was sent off for a lunge on Everton's Aaron Lennon . Newcastle will have their appeal heard on Tuesday . Coloccini faces a three game ban and will miss games against Arsenal, Sunderland and Liverpool . CLICK HERE for all the latest Newcastle United news .


'Brainwashed': Amer Deghayes was exploited by radical Islamists before he went to fight with jihadists in Syria, according to his mother . The mother of three teenagers who ran away to Syria to wage jihad says her sons were 'brainwashed' by YouTube videos and their extremist friends. Inas Abulsayen was left heartbroken when her sons left their home in Sussex and travelled to fight with a branch of Al Qaeda against the Assad regime. Her two younger sons Abdullah and Jaffar Deghayes have now been killed in the war-torn country, and she has launched a public appeal for their older brother Amer to come home. Amer, 20, left the family home in Saltdean, near Brighton, in October 2013 and joined the Al Nusra Front, and two months later his brothers joined him in Syria. In April last year, 18-year-old Abdullah was killed in a battle which also left Amer injured, and in October Jaffar died while fighting against Assad's troops in December. Despite his brothers' deaths, Amer is determined to remain in the Middle East, and has ignored his family's demands for him to return to Britain. Mrs Abulsayen said her sons were influenced by radical videos which they watched online, and insisted that she and her husband Abubaker were opposed to extremism. 'My sons went to serve, to sacrifice, and now two of them are dead,' she said. 'They were victims. They felt England was a part of their lives, but everybody has a secret life. 'We have our religion, but there is lots of brainwashing on YouTube, in the mosques, through friends. 'My sons are Muslim, and they believe everyone should be free as part of humanity. I taught them about the uprising, but not about fighting, maybe they thought they are men and maybe they were brainwashed.' Scroll down for video . Killed: Abdullah, left, and Jaffar, right, both died fighting in Syria for the Al Nusra Front, a branch of Al Qaeda . Home: The three brothers abandoned the family house in Saltdean, Sussex to fight in Syria . The mother of six said that her sons' friend Ibrahim Kamara, 19, influenced them with his radical views when he was staying with them after falling out with his own family. Mrs Abulsayen said: 'I had lots of arguments with him because he talked about Osama Bin Laden, jihad - and I didn't want my sons in this position. He had a bad view on Islam. 'I heard Ibrahim say to Jaffar, "You are not young now, Jaffar. You are old enough, you can look after yourself."' Kamara died in a US air strike in Aleppo last year after travelling to Syria with Jaffar. Mrs Abulsayen added that her sons told her they wanted to carry out humanitarian missions but instead turned to jihad once they arrived in Syria. 'Amer was the first one to leave in October 2013,' she said. 'He said to me, "Mummy, there is a community that has English people who want to help refugees. This is my chance. Let me make that trip. It's

Summary: Inas Abulsayen has seen her sons Amer, Abdullah and Jaffar Deghayes travel to Syria and join Al Nusra Front . Adbullah, 18, and Jaffar, 17, are now dead while Amer, 20, is still in Syria . Mother says her sons were brainwashed by YouTube and their friends . Pleads for Amer to return to their home in Sussex after brothers' deaths .


Researchers have uncovered the mystery of Mercury's 'stealth' colour scheme. The say a steady dusting of carbon from passing comets has slowly painted Mercury black over billions of years. It solves the mystery of Mercury's unusual colouring - which has baffled scientists. The say a steady dusting of carbon from passing comets has slowly painted Mercury with a dark 'stealth' coating over billions of years. Cometary dust is composed of as much as 25 percent carbon by weight, so Mercury would be exposed to a steady bombardment of carbon from these crumbling comets. Using a model of impact delivery and a known estimate of micrometeorite flux at Mercury, researchers calculated suggest that after billions of years of bombardment, Mercury's surface should be anywhere from 3 to 6 percent carbon. 'It's long been hypothesized that there's a mystery darkening agent that's contributing to Mercury's low reflectance,' said Megan Bruck Syal, a postdoctoral researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory who performed this research while a graduate student at Brown University. 'One thing that hadn't been considered was that Mercury gets dumped on by a lot of material derived from comets.' On average, Mercury is much darker than its closest airless neighbour, our Moon. Airless bodies are known to be darkened by micrometeorite impacts and bombardment of solar wind, processes that create a thin coating of dark iron nanoparticles on the surface. But spectral data from Mercury suggests its surface contains very little nanophase iron, certainly not enough to account for its dim appearance. As comets approach Mercury's neighborhood near the sun, they often start to break apart. Cometary dust is composed of as much as 25 percent carbon by weight, so Mercury would be exposed to a steady bombardment of carbon from these crumbling comets. Using a model of impact delivery and a known estimate of micrometeorite flux at Mercury, Bruck Syal was able to estimate how often cometary material would impact Mercury, how much carbon would stick to Mercury's surface, and how much would be thrown back into space. Her calculations suggest that after billions of years of bombardment, Mercury's surface should be anywhere from 3 to 6 percent carbon. The next part of the work was to find out how much darkening could be expected from all that impacting carbon. For that, the researchers turned to the NASA Ames Vertical Gun Range. The 14-foot canon simulates celestial impacts by firing projectiles at up to 16,000 miles per hour. Experiments show that impact material is significantly darkened when impacts occur in the presence of complex organics - shown here on the right . For this study, the team launched projectiles in the presence of sugar, a complex organic compound that mimics the organics in comet material. The heat of an impact burns the sugar up, releasing carbon. Projectiles were fired into a material that mimics lunar basalt, the rock that makes up the dark patches on the nearside of the Moon. 'We used the lunar basalt model because we wanted to start with something dark already and see if we could darken it

Summary: Dusting of carbon from passing comets has made Mercury darker . Mercury's surface is anywhere from 3 to 6 percent carbon . Has given the planet an almost black appearance .


Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has had his players training at Selhurst Park in the hope of exploiting a set-piece advantage over Queens Park Rangers in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off. Palace’s home form this season is the second worst in the Barclays Premier League, with bottom-side Leicester City the only club worse than them on home turf. The Selhurst Park pitch has been re-laid twice this season, and with Pardew admitting the surface ‘isn’t perfect’, he has called his players into the stadium that they face QPR in on Saturday to practice their dead-ball routines. Alan Pardew admits Crystal Palace have been training at Selhurst Park ahead of their match against QPR . Since taking over at Palace, Pardew has helped take the south London club up the Premier League . ‘Our home form is something that we’re focusing on,’ Pardew said. ‘Really, we’ve done enough to stay in the division away from home already but our home form doesn’t reflect what it should be. ‘Our stadium needs to be rocking tomorrow and if we want to keep it where it is in terms of that support, you’ve got to give them wins. ‘We’re a good set-play team so we’ve been getting used to the co-ordinates here and the environment to make sure our set-plays are on the money tomorrow. QPR will be desperate for points at Selhurst Park on Saturday lunchtime, after seven defeats in their last eight . Chris Ramsey has endured a difficult start to life in the managerial hot-seat at Loftus Road . ‘This new pitch is good, but it’s not perfect. The Premier League pitches don’t really get relaid during the season, they’re perfect, so it’s very unusual for us to have to do that. I can’t say it’s as good as Arsenal’s, Swansea’s or Newcastle’s, because it isn’t.’ And Pardew sees Palace’s game against QPR as being more important for the visitors than his side, even though he admits both are still in a relegation scrap. ‘It’s an important game,’ he said. ‘Probably more important for QPR than us, with where they are, those three teams down the bottom (QPR, Burnley and Leicester) really need a quick win to get them in touch again so it’s a huge game for them – probably must-win. Palace's away form has been impressive, but Pardew admits they need to improve their fortunes at home . The Selhurst Park pitch has been relaid twice this season, and is not as impressive as other top flight clubs . ‘For us, we just need to make sure we pick up points or pick up wins when we can and we’ll be ok. We have a cushion at the moment but it can be easily eroded with a defeat tomorrow so we need to make sure that we’re on our metal.’ Palace, with 30 points, are currently eight points clear of third-bottom QPR but Pardew still believes it will require a further 10 before his side are sure of staying up.

Summary: Crystal Palace face Queens Park Rangers at Selhurst Park on Saturday . Palace have been training at Selhurst Park in preparation for the game . Alan Pardew said that Palace are 'a good set-play team so we’ve been getting used to the co-ordinates' at Selhurst Park . QPR are desperate for a win after seven defeats in their last eight . CLICK HERE for all the latest Crystal Palace news .


Some New York City residents publicly lashed out in frustration at Mayor Bill de Blasio after he arrived late for their St Patrick's Day march. The mayor was scheduled to be at the Rockaways parade when it started at 1 pm Saturday but ended up joining the marchers about a half-hour later and walking just half of the route. He said an education meeting at Gracie Mansion 'took a while' and he'd taken a police boat to arrive as soon as possible in the Queens neighborhood at the edge of New York's five boroughs. With: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio arrived thirty minutes late for a St Patrick's Day parade in eastern Queens and was heckled by participants . Without: Members of the mayor's marching party carried his banner without him after the march began shortly after it was scheduled . Some paradegoers, who started the march after waiting ten minutes past 1, called de Blasio's tardiness disrespectful. While some cheered the mayor's arrival, dozens jeered when he joined the march and shouted complaints about unrepaired homes damaged in Superstorm Sandy and last year's cancellation of the neighborhood's ferry service to city centers Brooklyn and Manhattan. 'Get that man a watch,' a heckler yelled at the mayor, according to the New York Daily News. Tricia McGee told Newsday that DeBlasio should have 'spring ahead an hour and a half' for Sunday morning's daylight savings time clock switch. 'Welcome to New York City. You know, people of our city have strong views on everything, and certainly that's true of the Rockaways as well,' the mayor said. Taunted: De Blasio was only able to walk about half of the parade route after his arrival. 'Welcome to New York City,' he said of the hecklers response to his lateness . The mayor's lateness was a sore spot in November, when he arrived about six minutes after a moment of silence commemorating victims of the 2001 American Airlines Flight 587 crash. It also was in the Rockaways. He said that fog delayed his police boat that day and that he'd had a 'rough night' of sleep. New York's largest St Patrick's Day parade, which goes down Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, will not see De Blasio's attendance this year. He has said he is not planning to attend the March 17 event because the march does not allow enough members of the gay community to participate. De Blasio also boycotted the Fifth Avenue parade last year, the first time in 20 years the New York mayor did not attend the event. Parade organizers, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, has previously not allowed groups to march in the St Patrick's Day parade based on the Catholic Church teachings against homosexual acts. This year it has made one exception for broadcaster NBC's LGBT employee contingent. The mayor marched at the front of a snowy St Pat's Day For All parade in Queens last week, where gay groups were represented. Inclusive: The mayor, who was elected in 2013, has not attended the large Manhattan St Patrick's Day parade because

Summary: Rockaway march starts without Bill de Blasio, who arrived 30 minutes late . Mayor took police boat to event after education meeting that 'took a while' Residents complained about unrepaired homes and ferry cancellation . De Blasio expected to boycott Manhattan parade because of gay exclusion .


Almost half of savers who chose to cash in their pensions as part of the biggest reforms in a century will be making an 'irrational decision', according a financial watchdog. On April 6, over-55s will be allowed to cash in all or part of their pension, rather than being forced to buy a guaranteed monthly income for life. The Treasury has pledged to offer appointments to help them decide what to do with their money. Next month over-55s will be allowed to cash in all or part of their pension - but experts are predicting chaos when the changes come in as the Treasury advice service is not yet up and running . However, the Financial Conduct Authority is warning that up to 40 per cent of savers who cash in their pensions will be 'irreversibly worse off'. And in some cases they even say people who cash in will be left destitute as they enter old age. Christopher Woolard, director of strategy and competition at the FCA, told the Telegraph: 'In many cases it may not be in the member's best interests. 'We need to ensure that those who are considering it are fully aware of the potential benefits they are giving up.' The warning comes amid concern that some savers still cannot book an appointment with the Government’s pension guidance service – despite just one month to go before the reforms. Insurance firms say they are being contacted by floods of frustrated customers who are unable to even book a face-to-face or telephone appointment . Experts are predicting chaos when the changes come in, with the ‘Pension Wise’ service still without a telephone number or booking service. Insurance firms say they are being contacted by floods of frustrated customers who are unable to even book a face-to-face or telephone appointment . Richard Jones, of Scottish Widows, said: ‘I am concerned the Government is over-reliant on its website. Many people will want face-to-face or telephone guidance. ‘I am worried they are not going to be able to cope with the initial surge. ‘We have had customers calling since the start of the year who want to talk to the Government about what they want to do in April but they can’t. Thousands of customers who are trying to figure out what to do and cannot even book an appointment yet.’ Scottish Widows, which corners 10 per cent of the retirement market, has recruited an extra 400 staff to deal with queries about the pension reforms and expressed their dismay that the Government had hired fewer than that themselves. Only 300 official experts will be on hand to help hundreds of thousands of savers make the right decisions about their pensions when major reforms kick in. Many will have little or no previous expertise in pensions, which could lead to huge delays and many missing out on proper guidance. Job adverts being placed by Citizen’s Advice have revealed that, while it essential that applicants have good numerical and communication skills, no pensions knowledge is required.

Summary: On April 6 over-55s will be allowed to cash in all or part of their pension . But a financial watchdog says cashing in could be an 'irrational decision' Financial Conduct Authority says some will be 'irreversibly worse off' Adds in some cases people will become destitute as the enter old age . Treasury offering appointments to help savers decide what to do . But 'Pension Wise' service does not even have working telephone number . Savers are unable to book an appointment - with just one month to go .


A two-year-old boy with a condition so rare that doctors have never seen it before has celebrated Christmas three months late after being too ill to mark the festive period. Milo Browne suffers from a condition that is so unique there is no diagnosis and he spent Christmas in the Great North Children's Hospital at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary fighting for his life. However, the family were determined to wait until Milo was home before they celebrated Christmas, meaning presents have remained unopened and the decorations have stayed up. Scroll down for video . Two-year-old Milo Browne, laughs as he finally welcomes Santa Claus to his home, three months late after being too ill to mark the festive period . Milo's family including his parents Stephen and Laura and older siblings Mia and Felix, left their presents unopened until he was home to open them with them . But after finally being allowed to go home, the family from North Shields in North Tyneside have now celebrated by opening presents and even welcoming Santa Claus to their home, even thought it is March. Milo along with his siblings Mia, 7 and Felix, 3 unwrapped a whole host of presents yesterday including Frozen toys for Mia, cars and tractors for Felix and sensory toys for Milo. Milo's father Stephen, 29, said: 'I have had to give up my job to become a full time carer for Milo but it's days like this that make it worthwhile. 'Santa made the day even more special and the kids were all in awe that he knew so much about them. 'Milo is home for now but we have to take him back to the hospital in six weeks time. Milo suffers from a condition that is so unique there is no diagnosis and he spent Christmas in the Great North Children's Hospital at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary fighting for his life . His father Stephen, left, has had to give up his job to become a full-time carer for his son who has problems including vision delay and severe development delay . 'It's a constant waiting game and with no one knowing what it is that's wrong with him it's even harder to deal with.' Doctors had previously only gave Milo a few hours to live after he fell ill last year. But the toddler was determined to prove them wrong and since then he has continued to baffle doctors across the country. His rare condition means he has vision delay and severe development delay. He also has to be fed directly through his stomach via a machine, his arms and legs are stiffer than normal and his co-ordination is poor. The two-year-old also suffers from central hypotonia which leaves him unable to hold his weight. Milo pictured in hospital in Newcastle over Christmas. The family have set up a website to raise funds for his treatment and equipment . But despite all this, his parents couldn't be prouder of their youngest son. Mother Laura Davidson, 30, said: 'Milo lights up every room. 'He is such

Summary: Toddler Milo Browne's condition is so rare that there is no diagnosis for it . He spent the festive period in hospital fighting for his life after falling ill . His family were determined to wait until he was well to have Christmas . Presents remained unopened and the Christmas tree has stayed up . He has finally been allowed home so the family can celebrate Christmas . They welcomed Santa Claus and opened their presents three months late .


Bruce Jenner was seen moving into his new very private and roomy hilltop property nestled deep within the hills of Malibu on Thursday. And on Tuesday the inside of the $3.5m mansion was revealed. The home, his second since leaving Kris Jenner, has modern touches and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean as well as a luxurious pool. Scroll down for video . On the move: Bruce Jenner was seen moving into his hilltop mansion in Malibu on Thursday . A look inside: On Tuesday a look inside the house, purchased for a little more than $3.5m, was made available; the property features four bedrooms, a three-car garage, and a pool/spa outside . According to sources quoted by Variety on Monday, Kris Jenner's ex bought the house for $3.575m, a bargain well below the $3.9m asking price. The light grey 3,500 square-foot home is far from modest and sits on 11 acres of land (as reported by People). Built in 2010, the concrete-and-glass structure came with four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 360-degree views of the surrounding hills. Views: In addition to 360-degree vistas overlooking the surrounding hills, the house's veranda and pool have unobstructed views of the ocean . The swimming pool and spa attached to the house also offer an unobstructed sightline to the ocean. A built-in grilling station and an outdoor fireplace are features out by the pool, located on a slightly raised wrap-around porch. Back inside, the kitchen has a centre island fitted with white countertops and cabinets, as well as stainless steel fixtures. White features: A large kitchen features white countertops and cabinets, as well as stainless steel features . Open plan: With no division between the living room (right) and dining room (left), glass walls give the house an open and airy feel . The main part of the mansion features an open-plan design, with a step-down living room with a fireplace and a dining room next to it. Hardwood floors and ornate glass doors mark the entryway. Even the master bath features mountain views from the bathtub - with no near neighbours this is still private - and a glass-walled shower. A bathroom with a view: Even the luxury bathroom allows for spectacular views from the tub . Outside areas: The house is surrounded by covered patios and verandas . Outside, covered patios surround the building that has a three-car garage attached. While the existing photos show the house before Bruce moved in, the E! reality star was spotted moving in several items, including a king-sized mattress and a bed frame. Bruce's son, Brandon, was on-hand to help - he took off his shirt to move bar stools from a white pickup truck into the flashy residence. Wider view: The E! star's new spread is surrounded by 11 acres of land . Move-in day: While more furniture and belongings undoubtedly came separated, Bruce and his son, Brandon, were spotted moving in a few items . Three-car garage: A fan of cars and other motorized toys, Bruce will likely fill his new three-car garage . Though it

Summary: The mansion has four bedrooms and is 3,500 sq feet with three garages . The secluded property sits on 11 acres and has views of the Pacific Ocean . This is the second home for the E! star, 65, since split from Kris Jenner . Mansions in the same Malibu neighborhood sell for $10m but his is only $3.5m .


The man serving a life sentence for the murder of Joanna Yeates in 2010 has been found guilty of a string of sex offences after police found more than 100 images of child pornography on his laptop. Vincent Tabak was jailed in 2011 after strangling Miss Yeates and dumping her body in the snow on the outskirts of Bristol. Police seized his laptop as part of the investigation into her death and found 145 indecent images of children stored on it. Before admitting to possessing the child pornography, Tabak, 37, protested he would not receive a fair trial because his previous crime was so high profile. Guilty plea: Joanna Yeates's killer Vincent Tabak had admitted four counts of posessing child pornography after images were found on a laptop. He was jailed in 2011 after strangling the 25-year-old and dumping her body in snow . A judge rejected his argument, jailing him for 10 months at Bristol Crown Court, where he was found guilt of murder four years ago. The court heard how the paedophile had stored more than 100 images of children on the computer, with the youngest among them of younger than 10. Flanked by security guards, he held his head in his hands in the dock as the court heard how he had a 'perverse interest in child pornography.' In 2011, at the same court house, Tabak was convicted of killing 25-year-old Joanna Yeates after becoming obsessed with her. The 25-year-old's body was found covered in snow on the outskirts of Bristol . The pair were neighbours, with Miss Yeates living in the groundfloor flat next door to his where, jurors were told, he had watched violent pornography. After spurning his advances Miss Yeates was killed and dumped by the side of the road in Failand on the outskirts of the city. The jury heard how in the months before Jo’s death Tabak had viewed violent porn websites showing women being controlled by men, with images of them bound, gagged and held by the neck and choked. Others showed a woman who looked chillingly like his victim. Miss Yeates's frozen body - which had suffered 43 separate injuries - was found in a similar position to a woman in one pornographic film. In 2013, the Crown Prosecution Service announced they would pursue charges relating to child pornography. His guilty plea today came after a failed attempt by his legal team to have the case thrown out. They claimed he would not face a fair trial in and that he would not be given an additional prison sentence. Dean Armstrong QC, on behalf of Tabak, argued his portrayal in the ITV drama The Lost Honour Of Christopher Jefferies, who was wrongly accused of Miss Yeates's murder, would prevent fairness. Judge Neil Ford QC rejected the argument after telling the court it was not his position to comment on the CPS decision to prosecute. He also discounted the argument that putting Tabak on the Sex Offenders' Register would be pointless as it would have lapsed by the time of his release. Speaking

Summary: Vincent Tabak was found guilty of 145 indecent photographs of children . The 37-year-old is serving a life sentence for the murder of Joanna Yeates . He was jailed in 2011 after strangling woman and dumping body in snow . Laptop seized in the investigation held extensive collection of child porn . Judge rejected his argument he would not stand fair trial on new charges . He has been jailed for 10 months concurrently after admitting four counts .