A woman with a neck tattoo was made to cover up her ink before being allowed to enter a casino. Bianka Roggensack went to Jupiter's Casino, on the Gold Coast in Queensland,on Saturday night for her sister's 21st birthday but the celebrations were dampened before the party even began. The Palm Beach tattooist said it was the first time she had encountered discrimination against her body art, even though she has at least 20 tattoos. She's had her neck creation for the past five years. Bianka Roggensack had to conceal her neck tattoo with makeup before being allowed to enter Jupiters casino . Gypsy's (left), Bianka's sister, 21st birthday celebrations were dampened before they started . Bianka said tattoos don't reflect the person inside . 'I was asked to step to one side and then told I couldn't be let in because my neck tattoo was exposed,' she told Daily Mail Australia. 'I read the entry conditions out the front and there was no mention of tattoos so I asked the security guard and he said the policy was only made about two months ago and the sign hadn't been changed in that time.' Her sister was naturally disappointed that Bianka wasn't allowed in so she asked if there was any way she could be allowed to enter. 'They said that only if I managed to cover it by wrapping a scarf around my neck or putting makeup on it,' she said. 'So we went to my other sister's car and we smothered it all with makeup.' Bianka said she wasn't given an explanation for the rule banning face tattoos. 'I said to them "what about the tattoos exposed on my fingers, hands and arms?" but that didn't seem to matter,' she said. 'They also said for future reference that the coverage has to be maintained throughout the night. 'What if I'm dancing and it sweats off?' When Daily Mail Australia asked Jupiters Casino why the policy was implemented they declined to respond but provided the following statement. 'Jupiters Hotel & Casino confirmed the property has a tattoo policy, which is part of its broader dress code policy.' The tattoo has great sentimental value for Bianka because it was done when her mother was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer . Bianka managed to have a good night with her sisters, Gypsy (left) and Ebony (right) despite being discriminated against for her neck tattoo . The tattoo has great sentimental value for Bianka, as she decided to get the design on her neck at the time her mother was diagnosed with an incurable type of cancer five years ago. Reflecting broadly on her experiences, she said: 'I don't think tattoos reflect the quality of a person at all. 'Why should it then reflect on my standing within society that I chose to remember my mother with a portrait?' The 26-year-old said she was very embarrassed by the incident at the casino and is struggling to make sense of the incident. 'We live in a country that supports and encourages people to

Summary: Bianka Roggensack was not allowed in casino because of her neck tattoo . She was made to cover up her ink before being allowed to enter . Security said policy was implemented two months ago for face and neck . She had design inked after her mum was diagnosed with incurable cancer . The 26 year-old was out with her two sisters to celebrate a 21st birthday .


Adorning a large section of a wall in the gym beneath Twickenham’s West Stand is a picture of the England team smiling for the cameras and showing off the Triple Crown. It was taken last year and the expressions worn by captain Chris Robshaw and his colleagues convey a genuine sense of pride. That silver shield has eluded the national team this year, following defeat in Dublin, but it is not the precious metal they covet anyway. On head coach Stuart Lancaster’s watch, the trophy cabinet has been kept stocked. In the course of three years, in addition to the Triple Crown, England have lifted the Calcutta Cup (annually), the Millennium Trophy, the Cook Cup and the Hillary Shield. The latter prize, for beating New Zealand in December, 2012, was received with special relish. Luther Burrell sets off on a run during training as England prepare to face France . But what the coaches and players really crave is a cup that conveys meaningful achievement, and at last that is within their grasp. Robshaw summed up the mood: ‘As a player you want to be picking up silverware. We've collected the odd bit here and there, but to pick up the main trophy would be great.’ The ‘main trophy’, newly commissioned, for winning the RBS 6 Nations is England’s for the taking. Success would also end a generation of under-achievement. It is staggering that the world’s wealthiest rugby country has had so little to show for so much effort and investment in the modern era. England won three of the first four RBS 6 Nations titles (2000, 2001, 2003) but since then have finished top just once in 11 seasons. So near, but so far has been the story of many English campaigns, not least under the current regime. Three times Lancaster’s men have finished runners-up, with four wins out of five. Wales (twice), and France have derailed the Sweet Chariot on its route to a Grand Slam. Everyone in the Red Rose camp has grown weary of the perennial talk about the need for ‘tangible’ reward, to use lock Geoff Parling’s apt phrase. Defeat by Ireland shattered the latest quest for a clean sweep to propel the host nation into their World Cup, but England are still in prime position in terms of the three-way title tussle. This year, four wins from five should be sufficient to clinch the trophy, which will be at Twickenham in anticipation of a coronation at about 7pm. There is a replica at Murrayfield, just in case Ireland run amok and beat Scotland with room to spare and leave England chasing a points-difference tally that proves beyond them. Meanwhile, in Rome, Wales will expect to benefit from the enforced absence of Italy captain Sergio Parisse but they would require French and Scottish resistance on an epic scale to take the title. The made-for-TV staggered schedule affords Lancaster’s side the luxury of a precise target but that could be a blessing or a curse. Being aware of the bigger picture could be a distraction for some England

Summary: England will know what they need to do to win the title when they kick off . The agony of missing out on the title last year will be in the memories . England are best placed to win the Six Nations title if they beat France .


A high school honor roll student encouraged her boyfriend to take his life because if she didn't, he would just threaten to do it the following day, she allegedly told a friend. Michelle Carter, 18, was charged last month with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Conrad Roy III, who died of carbon monoxide poisoning in his truck in Fairhaven, Massachusetts last July. When Roy texted Carter that he wasn't sure he should take his life and had climbed out of the vehicle, she allegedly texted him: 'Get back in.' Now it has emerged that she later told a friend: 'He got out of the car, and I told him to get back in... because I knew he would do it all over again the next day', People reported. Accused: Michelle Conrad, pictured left, allegedly knew that her friend Conrad Roy III, right, was suicidal but rather than seeking help, she encouraged him to take his life in the minutes before he died last July . The magazine reported that in the days before Roy took his life, Carter texted her friends to say he had gone missing and she feared he was going to take his life. But other texts revealed that she was messaging Roy the whole time. 'Let me know when you're gonna do it,' one of her messages allegedly read. 'It is believed that Carter acted in this way because she was planning to continue to encourage Conrad to take his own life,' police said, People reported. 'So as a result she was beginning to put together a plan to get sympathy from her friends, which was evident because at this point she already started explaining that it's her fault that Conrad is dead, even though he was still alive and speaking and texting with her regularly.' Police and prosecutors say the pair exchanged more than 1,000 text messages in the days leading up to his death in the parking lot of a Fairhaven Kmart on July 13, 2014. Before his suicide, Conrad told her he was scared and not ready to leave his family, according to a police report, but 'she continued to encourage him to take his own life', the Sun Chronicle reported. 'When he actually started to carry out the act, he got scared again and exited his truck, but instead of telling him to stay out of the truck ... Carter told him to 'get back in',' the police report said. Tribute: In the hours after he was found dead, Carter shared this message to her Twitter page . 'Duplicitous': Three days after she allegedly encouraged him to take his life, she questioned why he had died . Most recently, just two days before her arraignment, she shared this image of Conrad, adding: 'Really missing you tonight'. She is free on bail but has been ordered not to touch her social media pages . His body was found in the truck after his parents reported him missing, and police found the text messages after looking through his phone. Carter messaged one of her friends

Summary: Michelle Carter 'sent Conrad Roy III, 18, a series of texts encouraging to take his life in a parking lot in Fairhaven, Massachusetts last July' He was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in his idling truck . Days later, she told a friend she was worried that the police were checking his text messages, saying: 'I'm done... I could go to jail' After he died, she raised money for suicide prevention and wrote on Twitter about how much she missed him . Carter, who was 17 at the time, was arraigned last month and is free on bail; she is due back in court in April .


The White House, the State Department and Democrats on Capitol Hill are side-stepping questions about Hillary Clinton as the controversy over her cyber hygiene escalates. While some of the presumed presidential candidate's party members have come to her defense, many lawmakers headed for the exits this week as reporters asked them for their opinion on the way Clinton handled her email while at the State Department. Democratic strategists were more willing discuss the scandal - but what they had to say, Clinton probably won't like. Democrats are running for cover this week as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton takes fire from the press for over her cyber hygiene. Officials at 1600 Pennsylvania now claim they didn't know that Clinton was solely using her personal email address to conduct government business . Officials at 1600 Pennsylvania now claim they didn't know that Clinton was solely using her personal email address to conduct government business until Congress reopened an investigation into the Benghazi attack. According to the Associated Press, it was the White House counsel's office that ordered the State Department to retrieve Clinton's old emails. That version of events was never relayed to the press at large, despite the fact that President Barack Obama's spokesman Josh Earnest spent the better part of his briefings with reporters on Tuesday and Wednesday answering questions about what the White House knew about Clinton's exclusive use of her personal email address, when it knew it, and a host of other related inquires. He deflected as often as possible and referred press to the State Department and Clinton. Earnest did note that Clinton's detractors and government watchdogs haven't provided 'any evidence' that would indicate that the former administration official and her team are 'not being forthright' about turning in copies of all of her email communications from her four years in the president's cabinet. His comments were hardly a ringing endorsement of Clinton's honesty, however. The White House got a break on Thursday when a snowstorm bore down on Washington, D.C., giving Earnest cause to cancel his daily meeting with the press corps. A large-scale, public Q and A session isn't likely to make Friday's schedule, either, as the president is travelling to South Carolina for an event at Benedict College. Usually a spokesperson for the president holds a small gaggle with press riding Air Force One on those days. Unwilling or unable to say who in at the State Department was responsible for making sure Clinton fully complied with the demand, the deputy spokesman there, Marie Harf, directed journalists to the former secretary of state. Pressed to declare that she was 'confident' that all of Clinton's pertinent emails were now in the possession of the federal government she said, 'what I’m saying is her staff has stated that anything related to her work has been given to the State Department.' 'But this is obviously a confirmation her staff has to make,' she added, after a reporter asked if she has any 'reason to doubt' the veracity of Clinton's claims. She said she did not. Former Obama

Summary: White House now claims it didn't know Clinton was solely using her personal email address to conduct government business . State Department wouldn't say it was 'confident' that Clinton had turned over all her emails from her tenure there . Clinton's former Democratic colleagues in Congress were won't to discuss the issue at all . New York Rep. Steve Israel blamed Republicans for the mess and accused them of 'trying to manufacture or amplify crisis or scandal,' however . Former Obama adviser David Axelrod said Wednesday night that he thinks the Clinton is adding to her woes by keeping silent . 'If this is not handled really well,' a Dem strategist said, Dem operatives will begin saying, ' "Maybe we need another person in this race" '


The only free ticket promised by Bob Arum for the richest fight of all time is for female UFC star Ronda Rousey, who he heard was preparing to spend all her career fight winnings thus far on a seat as close to ringside as that amount could buy. As Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao prepare to touch gloves in the biggest fight of the century on May 2, the UFC women's bantamweight champion will be counting her lucky stars that Arum chose her to be the recipient of the golden ticket. Boxing promoter Arum expressed that he was a huge fan of Rousey's and wanted to show his support by offering her such a prized asset for the Las Vegas bout. UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was promised a free ticket to the fight of the century . Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will battle it out in the most eagerly anticipated fight of a generation . Pacquiao is putting his WBO championship title on the line for his fight with Mayweather on May 2 . Rousey has continued to take the ultimate fighting world by storm and headlined UFC184 on Saturday when she took on the unbeaten Cat Zingano in Los Angeles. The 28-year-old retained her bantamweight title, beating Zingano after a record-breaking 14 seconds with an armbar submission and continuing her unbeaten record to 11-0. 'We were expecting that she might come out and do something flying at me right away,' Rousey said. 'That's not usually how you land an armbar at that angle, but it works. It was a lot like judo transitions, where you scramble the second you hit the ground.' Rousey grapples with Zingano before celebrating in the Octagon after her record-breaking win on Saturday .

Summary: Rousey promised free ticket to Mayweather versus Pacquiao fight . UFC champion was prepared to spend all her career earnings on a seat . Boxing promoter Bob Arum admitted that he is a huge fan of Rousey's . May 2 superfight in Las Vegas set to see purse split of $300m . READ: Rousey creates history by beating Cat Zingano after 14 SECONDS . CLICK HERE for all the latest Mayweather vs Pacquiao news .


A 30-year-old police officer on Hawaii's Big Island was arrested and placed on administrative leave after he hit with his car and killed a bicyclist visiting from Michigan . Hawaii Island police officer Jody Buddemeyer was arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide in connection with the death Sunday morning of Jeffrey Sunow, 63, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, according to West Hawaii Today, a newspaper in Kailua-Kona. Buddemeyer, who was assigned to the South Kohala district, was released after his arrest. Hawaii Island police officer Jody Buddemeyer was arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide after allegedly striking and killing a man with his car . Jeffrey Sunow, 63, (pictured in red) was found lying face down near a badly damaged bicycle off Waikoloa Road . There is no telephone listing for him in Hawaii, and he could not be reached for comment Monday. The bicyclist was found lying face down near a badly damaged bicycle on the shoulder of Waikoloa Road, authorities said. Sunow died at the scene, first-responders said, Hawaii News Now reports. He was declared dead at North Kohala Community Hospital, where the body was taken. Buddemeyer reported the crash shortly before 6:30 a.m. Sunday, according to authorities. The Office of Professional Standards is conducting an administrative investigation, which is standard after any fatal incident involving an officer, police said. Officers say that given the time of day a rising sun would've been in both men's eyes . The eastbound lane of Waikoloa Road was closed for several hours following the collision. The collision occurred on a notoriously dangerous stretch of the road, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported. A steep incline where the crash occurred follows a bend in the road. 'There's no curb,' acting West Hawaii Fire Battalion Chief John Whitman said. "It's very unsafe if you're riding a bicycle." The rising sun would likely have been in both men's eyes at the time, Whitman said.

Summary: Officer Jody Buddemeyer was arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide . Arrest comes in connection with the death of Jeffrey Sunow, 63, of West Bloomfield, Michigan . Sunow was found lying face down near a badly damaged bicycle on the shoulder of Waikoloa Road .


One in six roads are still in poor condition despite more potholes being filled in, with more than £12 billion needed to sort out repairs, a new study has revealed. Emergency funding by the Government after last year's floods helped drive a 33% increase in pothole repairs, but there has been no reduction in the amount needed to bring the network in England and Wales up to scratch, said a report. The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) said £12.16billion was needed to get the local road network back into 'reasonable' condition, adding that money spent on filling 2.7 million potholes in the past year had been 'wasted'. The estimated time it would take to clear the backlog of repairs has increased by a year to 13 years, said the report. One in six roads are still in poor condition despite more potholes being filled in, with more than £12 billion needed to sort out repairs, a new study has revealed . The annual survey also found a 'dramatic' increase in the amount paid in compensation to motorists in England, doubling to more than £20 million outside London. The staffing costs to local authorities for processing claims increased to almost £18 million, equivalent to 225 hours per month per authority, it was found. Alan Mackenzie, chairman of the AIA, said: 'The Government's emergency funding for pothole and flood repair following last year's wet winter has clearly contributed to the trends reported in this year's survey. 'Essentially, the money spent on filling the 2.7 million potholes reported is wasted - it is inefficient and short term in its effectiveness. 'So, while we understand that the Department for Transport is promoting permanent repairs, the point remains that money would be better spent preventing potholes forming in the first place. 'The £6 billion of funding pledged between 2015 and 2021 is welcome, and hopefully will be confirmed by an incoming government. But the truth is that although it sounds like a big investment, it will only be enough for local authorities to tread water and it will do nothing to tackle the backlog or prevent continuing deterioration.' Peter Box, transport spokesman at the Local Government Association, said: 'Councils fixed more potholes than ever before last year - one every 15 seconds - despite spiralling multi-million pound compensation costs and funding cuts. The estimated time it would take to clear the backlog of repairs has increased by a year to 13 years, a new report claims . 'It is hugely frustrating yet unsurprising that, despite our best efforts, we have not been able to make a dent in the £12 billion roads repair backlog. Patching up our crumbling road network is simply not the answer to tackle the roads crisis we face as a country. 'Councils need billions, not millions, to bring our roads up to scratch. Every mile of motorways and trunk roads will receive £1.4 million funding over the next six years compared with £31,000 per mile for local roads. This makes little sense given the Government's own traffic projections predict an increase in local traffic

Summary: One in six roads are still in poor shape even after millions of potholes fixed . Asphalt Industry Alliance says money spent filling in 2.7million was wasted . A report says that clearing the backlog of repairs could take up to 13 years .


A 23-year-old has been charged with criminal damage and trespassing after a man was seen wandering on the roof of the Houses of Parliament last night. Braydon Liam Anderson is accused of spending eight hours on top of the historic landmark on Saturday night with police, fire engines and specialist negotiators scrambled to the scene. It is not clear where he was part of a climate change protest staged earlier in the day which saw several others arrested. Scotland Yard confirmed on Sunday that Anderson, from Northampton, had been charged with criminal damage and trespassing. He will appear in Magistrates' Court on Monday. Scroll down for video . Braydon Liam Anderson, 23, has been charged with criminal damage and trespassing after a man was seen wandering on the roof of the Houses of Parliament last night . Police and fire fighters descended on the Palace of Westminster at about 9.15pm on Saturday after the alarm was raised . Anderson was charged on Sunday after tourists reported seeing a man walking up and down the roof for hours. On Sunday afternoon it was still unclear how the man gained access. It came after around 5,000 protesters gathered for a climate change demonstration outside Parliament on Saturday afternoon. It is still not clear whether the man was staging a protest or not. Anderson will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow. The man was seen calmly walking around on the roof of the building before being arrested by police. It remains unclear how he got there . Specialist negotiators were dispatched to the scene last night - but police said there was no suspicion of a suicide attempt . Eyewitnesses described seeing emergency services on the roof of the Palace of Westminster on Saturday night after police were called . Tourists stopped to look up at the man as he wandered around the landmark's roof. On Sunday he remained in police custody . Specialist negotiators were called to the scene to communicate with the man who was later arrested unharmed. He is not believed to have given a reason for why he scaled the building or how he got there. Tourists stopped to observe the unfolding situation last night, with many pondering how he was able to gain access to the building. One witness told the Daily Telegraph: 'He's just walking up and down, looking a bit vacant.' 'Tourists are stopping to look. He doesn't have any flags or banners.' Two fire engines from Soho and one fire and rescue unit from Chelsea attended the incident, according to London Fire Service. A Scotland Yard spokeswoman confirmed Metropolitan Police officers and the London Fire Brigade were on the scene to deal with the incident . Security alert: The man appeared calm but described as 'vacant' by onlooking tourists who questioned how he got up onto the roof . Flashback: In 2009, more than 20 Greenpeace activists managed to climb on to the roof of the Palace of Westminster to stage a protest . On Saturday a spokesman for the House of Commons said: 'The incident is

Summary: Braydon Liam Anderson has been charged after a man was spotted on the roof of the Houses of Parliament . The 23-year-old was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and trespassing and was charged on Sunday . It is not clear whether he was part of a climate change protest staged earlier in the day which involved thousands . Anderson will appear at Magistrates' Court in central London on Monday .


There are 44,000 male escorts working in the UK but when former glamour model Jodie Marsh tried to interview the British women who hire them for a new documentary, she couldn't find one who would be willing to speak to her. But she found the situation was completely different in the U.S. where women were more open about their desire for casual sex and their willingness to hire an escort to satisfy their needs. One of the women Jodie met for her TLC show, Jodie Marsh On Women Who Pay For Sex, which airs this evening, is Cyndi, 46, from Miami. Scroll down video . Cyndi, 46, from Miami, hit it off with male escort Dom who she hired to go on a date with her . She told Jodie that she was willing to pay $2,500 (£1,700) for a date with her 'dream man' following the end of her 15-year marriage. The mother said: 'I am finding men my age haven't taken care of themselves that well, I like younger men.' On why she chose to hire a younger man to date rather than seek to meet someone on a dating site or through friends, Cyndi admitted it was because she just wanted to have fun and keep things casual. She said: 'I want to get out of the daily grind of my life. It's hard for women to admit we don't want strings either, we feel an obligation to want more from it. 'It's hard to admit to your friends you just want casual sex and a really fun night and not have anything more come of it.' Jodie, right, meets the pair who revealed their date led to a one night stand . Cyndi hired male escort Dom, a father in a long-term relationship, to go on a date with her to a yoga class followed by drinks and dinner. But Jodie discovered they clicked so well, they stayed the night at a hotel where they had sex. Male escorts legally can't advertise sex for money and websites are carefully worded so women know they are not buying sex but companionship. However, as Cyndi discovered, 'extras' are often on offer if both parties are agreeable. Appearing on today's This Morning with Jodie, Cyndi told presenters Phillip Schofield and Amanda Holden that sex wasn't top of her agenda when she first hired Dom, a 6ft 3 ex-marine. She explained: 'Hiring a male escort was something I was curious about after getting divorced. It served my needs without getting serious. I thought of it as a fun adventure. 'I had an open mind but didn't think it would definitely lead to sex. I thought it would be good experience and chance to hang out with good looking man who paid attention to me. Cyndi appeared on This Morning today via video link as Amanda Holden, left, asked her why she hired a male escort and Jodie, right, revealed they couldn't get a British woman to admit the same . 'Dominic he said he thought I was beautiful and was happy I

Summary: Cyndi, 46, from Miami, paid for date with male escort Dom . It led to more than just dinner as they had a one night stand . She paid $2,500 (£1,700) for Dom's time . Said it was worth it for a fun time with no strings attached .


The FBI is investigating the death of a black man in Mississippi, who was found hanging from a tree Thursday morning. The victim has been identified as Otis James Byrd, 54, who went missing on March 2 after his friend dropped him off at a casino in Vicksburg, 30 miles north from where his body was discovered. His family reported him missing on March 8. The NAACP was the first to identify Byrd. Officials have not yet confirmed the victim's identity, but local authorities were searching for the missing man when they found the body. If the death is ruled a murder, the NAACP's concerns are that is has echoes of a lynching. Byrd was convicted of murder in 1980, but was then paroled in 2006. He shot dead a white woman named Lucille Trim as he carried out an armed robbery. Scroll down for video . What happened? Otis James Byrd, 54 (pictured left and right), was found hanging from a tree in Mississippi after he went missing March 2 . Local, state and federal investigators are combing the scene off Old Rodney Road to determine the cause of death. He was found about 200 yards from his home. 'We don't know right now. All I can say is what I told you: It's under investigation,' Coroner J.W. Mallett said. Jim Walker, spokesman for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said the body had 'obvious signs' of decay, suggesting it had been hanging there for at least a day. Mystery: Above, a hearse is seen parked near the scene of the hanging on Thursday. Investigators are trying to determine whether Byrd's death was a homicide or suicide . Without a trace: The body was found in a wooded area near Old Rodney Road in Port Gibson, Mississippi about 200 yards from his home. The last time he was seen, a friend was dropping him off at a casino in Vicksburg . Dark past: Above, Byrd's parole board mugshot. He was released from prison in 2006 after spending 25 years in prison for a murder conviction . The owner of the land, 87-year-old Johnie Baker, said that the area where Byrd's body was found is covered in pecan and black walnut trees. He added that hunters sometimes hunt in the area and that there are also wild boars on the land. So far, authorities say it's too early to determine whether the victim's death was a homicide or a suicide. However, the NAACP is petitioning to have the U.S. Department of Justice involved in the investigation, fearing Byrd's death may have been a hate crime. The Claiborne County Sheriff's Department and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are also involved in the investigation. Lynching was a common form of 'mob justice' in the late 19th century, particularly in the south. A report by the Equal Justice Initiative claims there were nearly 4,000 lynchings of African Americans in the Jim Crow era across 12 states of the US. Byrd spent 25 years in prison for the murder of Lucille Trim, the Clarion-Ledger reported

Summary: Body of African-American man found hanging from tree in Port Gibson, Mississippi, Thursday morning . The NAACP has identified the man as 54-year-old Otis James Byrd, who has been missing since March 2 . Authorities have not officially identified the victim and say they are not sure yet whether death was a homicide or suicide . The last time Byrd was seen, a friend was dropping him off at a casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi - about 30 miles north . Death has similarities to a lynching . He spent 25 years in prison for the murder of Lucille Trim, a white woman who he shot four times during an armed robbery .


A special education teacher has been accused of sending explicit pictures of herself to a 14-year-old student and sexually assaulting them. Kayla Zittrouer, 22, from Guyton, Georgia, was arrested on Tuesday after she shared the 'obscene images' and had inappropriate sexual contact with the youngster. The faculty member had only started her job at Effingham County Middle School near Savannah in January. Her mother Mary Lynn celebrated her appointment in December by uploading a picture of the pair arm-in-arm to Facebook. Charged: Kayla Zittrouer, 22, from Guyton, Georgia, (pictured in mugshot left and right) was arrested after she shared the 'obscene images' and had inappropriate sexual contact with the youngster . Marking the occasion: The teacher's mother Mary Lynn (right) uploaded a picture with her daughter in December to celebrate her appointment. She said she was 'so proud' of her 'middle child' A message alongside the image read: 'So proud of my middle child Kayla Zittrouer! She got hired today by Effingham Middle!!! This mom and dad are so excited.' However Zittrouer resigned from her position on Monday after the school district began an investigation into her conduct . A day later she handed herself in to police and was taken into custody. Zittrouer faces three counts of computer pornography, cruelty to children in the first degree, sexual assault by a teacher or other administrator engaged in sexual contact, enticing a child for indecent purposes and child molestation. According to WTOC she is being held in Effingham County Jail and has not been granted bond. Accusations: Zittrouer faces multiple charges including three counts of computer pornography, cruelty to children in the first degree and sexual assault by a teacher . The victim's mother, who has not been named, told the station: 'As a parent, you're a protector and it seems like since birth I've been protecting my child and then this happens. 'The last thing you think is you'll get a call saying: "Hey, we need to talk to you. One of our teachers is sending your child a nude picture".' County Superintendent Randy Shearouse said: 'It is definitely an unfortunate situation. We do take situations such as this very seriously. When we learned that something was going on, we immediately started our investigation. 'The teacher was placed on administrative leave while we conducted our investigation then the Effingham county sheriff's office was called in and we've been working with them since last Friday.' Probe: Zitttrouer resigned from her position at Effingham County Middle School (pictured) on Friday .

Summary: Kayla Zittrouer, 22, from Guyton, Georgia, handed herself in on Tuesday . Had only began job at Effingham County Middle School in January . Has been accused of sending 'obscene pictures' to the youngster . Alleged to have also had illicit 'sexual contact' with the victim . Her mother uploaded a picture to celebrate her appointment in December .


The first rule of Brazil versus Chile is: You do not talk about Brazil versus Chile. The second rule of Brazil versus Chile is: You do not talk about Brazil versus Chile. Brazil may have come away with a 1-0 win through Firmino’s second-half strike, but this match between two South American rivals was more like a scene from cult ‘90s film Fight Club, in which Brad Pitt and Ed Norton get normal men kicking lumps out of each other every week, than the showpiece friendly expected. As the film goes, the third rule of Fight Club: Someone yells stop, goes limp, taps out, the fight is over. No-one told the Chilean players as they repeatedly floored Neymar with challenge after challenge after challenge. Hoffenheim's Roberto Firmino (left) celebrates with team-mates Elias and Neymar having opened the scoring for Brazil against Chile . Firmino managed to skip past the on-coming Claudio Bravo on 72 minutes to slot Brazil ahead at the Emirates stadium on sunday . Neymar watches on after tangling with Chile defender Gary Medel and the former Cardiff player appears to stamp on the Brazilian . The Barcelona star is evidently in pain after Medel's (centre) cynical stamp on Neymar's leg at the Emirates stadium on Sunday . Remarkably referee Martin Atkinson didn't punish the stamp by Medel as Neymar was left in pain on the Emirates stadium pitch . Brazil (4-2-2-2): Jefferson 7; Danilo 7, Thiago Silva 6.5, Miranda 6.5, Marcelo 6 (Filipe Luis 76); Souza 6.5 (Elias 60, 6), Fernandinho 6; Douglas Costa 6 (Willian 62, 6), Coutinho 6 (Robinho 60, 6); Neymar 7, Luiz Adriano 5.5 (Firmino 60, 7). Subs not used: Diego Alves, Grohe, Gil, Oscar, Gabriel, Fabinho, Luiz Gustavo. Manager: Dunga 6 . Booked: Thiago Silva, Neymar, Miranda, Fernandinho, Elias. Chile (3-4-1-2): Bravo 6; Medel 6, Jara 6, Albornoz 6; Isla 6, Millar 6 (Fernandez 74 6), Aranguiz 6, Mena 6 (Gonazlez 82); Vidal 6.5 (Vargas 80); Sanchez 7.5, Hernandez 6. Subs not used: Roco, Garces, Cornejo, Pizarro, Orellana, Gutierrez, Fuenzalida, Lichnovsky. Manager: Jorge Sampaoli 5 . Booked: Albornoz, Gonzalez . Referee: Martin Atkinson 7 . MOTM: Alexis Sanchez . Attendance: 60,007 . The Fourth rule: only two guys to a fight. Here at the Emirates Stadium it was 11 on 11. The first savage blow came three minutes in. Brazilian enforcer Souza crunched Alexis Sanchez. Somewhere, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger winced and knew it would be a nervy 90 minutes watching his star player. It was clear this was going to be a ‘friendly’ in the very loosest terms. Miiko Albornoz was next in referee Martin Atkinson’s book, nailing Neymar twice in a matter of minutes as the Chileans competed against each other for how many times they could take out Brazil’s star man. Gary Medel tried the hardest, taking him down in a challenge then standing back up on his calf. The former Cardiff defender was lucky to remain on the pitch, perhaps helped by Neymar writhing around as if he had been tasered. 'They didn’t get much protection,' Dunga said of his

Summary: Former Cardiff defender Gary Medel was lucky not to receive a card for a nasty stamp on Brazil talisman Neymar . Roberto Firmino fired the Brazilians ahead on 72 minutes, rounding Chile keeper Claudio bravo to slot home .


Eddie Howe saw his free-scoring Bournemouth side rack up another five goals against Fulham and joked: 'Thankfully we don't pay goal bonuses!' The country's top scorers marched back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship courtesy of two goals apiece from Brett Pitman and Matt Ritchie followed by a late cracker from Steve Cook to seal a thumping 5-1 victory. 'I'm delighted with the win,' said Cherries boss Howe. 'We felt it was going to be a difficult fixture when you see players Fulham have, but we started well, we were very positive, we scored at good times and could have scored more. Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has joked that he is happy not to have to pay out goal bonuses . Bournemouth players celebrate Steve Cook's (second left) goal during the 5-1 away win against Fulham . 'Thankfully we don't have goal bonuses in the contracts. We took them out.' Pitman, only in the side due to an injury to Yann Kermorgant - who hit both goals in their midweek victory over Wolves - got the ball rolling just before the half-hour mark with his first goal since Boxing Day. Ritchie doubled the advantage before half-time with a deflected effort and Pitman helped himself to a fine solo goal on the hour. Matt Smith pulled one back with his first goal in Fulham colours, but any hopes of a home comeback were extinguished when Fernando Amorebieta was sent off for fouling Callum Wilson and Ritchie blasted in the resulting free-kick. Cook then crashed in number five with six minutes remaining to put the icing on the cake for the Cherries, who made it back-to-back victories after five games without a win to put their promotion bid right back on track. Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson (centre) rounds Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli (right) Brett Pitman (centre) breaks away with the ball for Bournemouth while Fulham's Scott Parker (right) chases . 'During the five games we didn't win the performance levels were still strong,' added Howe. 'I didn't think there was anything wrong with the team and I think we have proved that. When we have that ruthlessness we are hard to stop. 'The lead has changed so many times it's almost become the tag no one wants. That's been the nature of it and it may stay that way until the end of the season, so back-to-back wins are so important.' Fulham, by contrast, are looking over their shoulders at the relegation battle - their cushion could be cut to five points by Saturday evening. 'It looked like top against bottom,' admitted manager Kit Symons. 'All credit to Bournemouth but we are bitterly disappointed with the performance. 'Until we are mathematically safe we have to get as many points as we can. We are conscious of what's below us. No one is under any illusions, you only have to look at the table. Everyone is fully aware of where we are.' Matt Ritchie (centre) scored a brace as the Cherries moved top of the Sky Bet Championship table .

Summary: Bournemouth beat Fulham 5-1 at Craven Cottage on Friday night . The Cherries moved to top of the Championship table on goal difference . Manager Eddie Howe joked he was happy not to pay out scoring bonuses .


It is a secretive nation that is not known for its open and transparent nature. But French photographer Eric Lafforgue was among the first visitors to be allowed to visit the North Korean fishing village of Jung Pyong Ri - a model community so remote it is not located on any maps. The rural outpost is part of a project to create homestays for tourists, allowing them a glimpse of life in North Korea, albeit a very sanitised version of reality. Photographer Eric Lafforgue experienced life in the beautiful North Korean fishing village of Jung Pyong Ri, which is opening the doors for tourists to witness rural life . He stayed in a well-kept homestay, home of the Chief of the village. There are only 23 families in the area, which is so remote it is not located on a map . The decor inside included an assortment of plush toys, plants, coloured mats and photographs of the country's leaders . The village is open for homestays and is a far cry from the poverty surrounding it, with its air conditioned facilities and houses equipped with three televisions. Described by Lafforgue as an Airbnb-style local property that tourists can visit, he also admits the conditions of a stay can be somewhat restrictive. Lafforgue explains that the fleeting view from the bus windows is very different to what he finds at the homestay. He explains: 'The roads on the east coast are very muddy and filled with potholes that workers have tried their best to fix. 'I see an electric fence lining the beach as an attempt to stall possible Japanese invasion. 'The poverty in these rural villages is palpable. From the comfy seat in my bus, I see old, dilapidated houses with roofs ready to collapse. 'Only huge murals of the smiling Kim Il Sung bring color to these bleak landscapes. My guide informs me that most tourists do not journey this far into the countryside, and that I may be the first European to ever visit this area.' However, the journey to the village and views from the house windows reveal traces of the surrounding hardship experienced by locals. 'It's a good opportunity to show tourists a flattering image of rural life, the fragile pillar of the country's economy,' Lafforgue said. 'The beautiful portrayal of rural life provides the North Korean government a flattering image to capitilise on.' The photographer travelled to the Myongchon county, situated in the North Hamgyong province, wary of what he would discover. 'Only 23 families resided here. Immediately, I fear I'm in a North Korean tourist trap, complete with actors portraying reality.' Lafforgue stayed with the village Chief, in a well-kept house, which, although it came complete with ensuite bathrooms, had a bed consisting of a futon on the floor. Each house in the village is identical. Lafforgue describes the decor as 'kitschy', with huge plush toys, plastic flowers, large plant pots being watched by the propaganda portraits lining the walls. And the village is still reeling from a visit 11 years ago by Kim Jong

Summary: Photographer Eric Lafforgue stayed in the fishing village of Jung Pyong Ri at a homestay open for tourists to visit . He has since been banned from North Korea for his extended work, which depicts the reality of life there . The stunning rural location has received government funding to provide a comfortable stay for tourists .


She's the daughter of the former Olympic champion Kriss Akabusi so it's little wonder that Shakira Martin, nee Akabusi, is a keen fitness fanatic. In fact, after starting out with a career in musical theater the pretty 27-year-old is now a fitness instructor who runs her own training business, The Natural Health Company. Now Shakira, from London, has decided to share her story of how she got back into shape in just eight weeks after giving birth to her baby boy, Rio, in a bid to inspire other new mothers. Scroll down for video . Shakira Martin has revealed to Femail how she has lost her baby weight in just seven weeks by exercising when her baby boy, Rio, is asleep . Shakira has been sharing her impressive results with her Instagram followers and says she wants to inspire other women . Shakira, who lives in London with her husband, Tom, said that she was horrified to find that while she was pregnant people were constantly telling her she'd never get her shape back. She said: 'It was amazing and it shocked me that everyone was saying to me, "You're never going to get your figure back." 'Even a midwife - not my own - said to me, "There's nothing you can do, your boobs will be saggy, you'll never get your stomach back." 'And I just thought it was very demoralising for me and for that to be the message going out to other women.' Shakira says that having being made to feel like there was no hope she made it her mission to prove people wrong. She said: 'In the end it was the best thing they could have said to me. I made it my mission to get back into shape and I even posted about it on my social media, I said to people, you can follow me as I do this. Shakira poses with her adorable son Rio, who was born at the beginning of January . Shakira, who works as a fitness instructor, put on weight as her bump grew during pregnancy . Shakira shared a photograph of herself on her first day back at the gym, she has since regained her impressive abs . 'Some people commented saying, "I can't believe you're so self obsessed", but it's not about that, it's about being happy and healthy and for me that means being in good shape. It's important to feel good about yourself.' Shakira says she carried on teaching her exercises until just five weeks before Rio's birth, but that didn't stop her putting on weight when she was pregnant. The usually slim and toned Mother said she put on over two and a half stone. 'I was still teaching my classes up until about five or six weeks before he was born,' she said. 'I obviously wasn't lifting any heavy weights any more but I was keeping active and I have a chocolate labrador so he always needs walking. She continued: 'They say you put on about two and a half stone during the pregnancy

Summary: Shakira Martin has got her abs back just eight weeks after giving birth . The 27-year-old is the daughter of former Olympian Kriss Akabusi . She tries to exercise four times a week when son Rio is sleeping . Shakira says: 'I want to be an inspiration to other women'


Zinedine Zidane joined a number of other French coaches on a trip to Germany to watch Bayern Munich train in order to pick up some tips. World Cup winner Zidane was among seven French coaches to have taken advantage of the international break in order to head to the German champions for a three-day visit. The group comprised Zidane, assistant coach of Real Madrid's B team, Bordeaux boss Willy Sagnol, former Chelsea favourite Claude Makelele, Guy Lacombe, Bernard Diomede, Claude Le Roy and Franck Thivillier. Bernard Diomede, Zinedine Zidane, Claude Makelele and Willy Sagnol watch a Bayern training session . The group of French coaches took advantage of the international break to visit the German champions . Zidane, coach of Real Madrid's B team, takes a photo at Bayern Munich's training ground . Sagnol played for Bayern from 2000 to 2009 but Zidane, a triple World Player of the Year and 1998 World Cup winner, is the highest-profile of the visitors. The seven met chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on Monday and monitored training under Spaniard Pep Guardiola on Tuesday and Wednesday, Bayern said. In an interview for Bayern's official You Tube channel, Zidane said: 'It's an incredibly organised club with people like Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Matthias Sammer, who used to play football and really live and breathe the game . Then you combine that with someone like Pep Guardiola and the players that are full of desire and have a very precise footballing philosophy.' 'Bayern are a big club, one of the top five in the world, but there's also a family atmosphere. I'm mightily impressed.' The Bavarians are enjoying one of the most successful spells in their 115-year history, having won the Champions League once and reached the final twice more in the past five seasons. Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola (right) jokes with Rafinha during Bayern's training session . French winger Franck Ribery stops by during training to talk with Zidane and Co . Bayern Munich manager Guardiola and Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso in training . They are also on track for a repeat of the 2013 treble, 10 points clear in the Bundesliga and still in contention for German Cup and Champions League glory. Bayern are also flush with cash. Turnover in the last fiscal year was in excess of £366million and they have also paid off their Allianz Arena home ahead of time.

Summary: Seven French coaches travelled to Bayern Munich for three days . Zinedine Zidane joined Willy Sagnol, Claude Makelele, Guy Lacombe, Bernard Diomede, Claude Le Roy and Franck Thivillier . They watched Pep Guardiola take training of the Bundesliga champions .


Hillary Clinton hinted at a 2016 presidential run during a star-studded gala on Tuesday, asking an enthusiastic audience of female Democrats: 'Don't you someday want to see a woman president?' However, the former US first lady shunned questions about her 'extensive' use of a personal email address during her four-year tenure as Secretary of State from January 2009 to February 2013. She also avoided claims that she violated the US Federal Records Act by failing to preserve her correspondence via hdr22@clintonemail.com on State Department servers until two months ago. Instead, Mrs Clinton teased the audience about her political future during the 30th anniversary gala of EMILY's List, an organization that works to elect Democratic women who support abortion rights. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . In good spirits: Hillary Clinton hinted at a 2016 presidential run during a star-studded gala (pictured) Tuesday, asking an enthusiastic audience of female Democrats: 'Don't you someday want to see a woman president?' Selfie: During EMILY's List's 30th Anniversary Gala at Hilton Washington Hotel in Washington DC, Mrs Clinton took a selfie with Orange Is The New Black actress Uzo Aduba, who was donning a glamorous white dress . Scandal: However, the former US first lady (pictured in 2011) shunned questions about her 'extensive' use of a personal email address during her four-year tenure as Secretary of State from January 2009 to February 2013 . Speaking on the cusp of a second presidential campaign, the 67-year-old, who is married to former president Bill Clinton, noted that during one's life, 'you get a chance to make millions of decisions'. 'Some of them are big, like `Do you run for office?',' she told attendees, including Orange Is The New Black actress Uzo Aduba, Ugly Betty star America Ferrera and acclaimed chef Padma Lakshmi . Addressing the female Democrats, Mrs Clinton asked if they were hopeful of seeing more females running for local offices such as school board member, governor, mayor and member of Congress. 'I suppose it's only fair to say, `Don't you someday want to see a woman president?'', the supposed front-runner for next year's Democratic presidential nomination asked, causing the crowd to erupt. Mrs Clinton also previewed several economic themes that could animate an upcoming race, pointing to an economy that too often fails to address the challenges faced by families and working mothers. 'We have to get our economy to reflect the realities of 21st century America, and we're not doing that,' she told listeners, also including actress Anna Gun, who plays Skyler White in Breaking Bad. Taking to the stage: Mrs Clinton also avoided claims that she violated the US Federal Records Act by failing to preserve her correspondence via hdr22@clintonemail.com on State Department servers until two months ago . Another hint: Instead, the ex-first lady teased listeners about her political future during the 30th anniversary gala of EMILY's List, an organization that works to elect Democratic women who support abortion rights . Animated: Mrs Clinton is pictured during her EMILY's LIST speech at the Hilton Washington Hotel on Tuesday . Mrs Clinton poses with EMILY's

Summary: Hillary Clinton hinted at a 2016 presidential run during EMILY'S List event . She spoke of having the opportunity to 'make millions of decisions' in life . Then asked female audience: 'Don't you want to see a woman president?' As the crowd erupted, Mrs Clinton spoke of women's economic security . However, she avoided questions about her use of personal email account . Also steered clear of claims that she violated the US Federal Records Act . Mrs Clinton took selfie with Orange Is The New Black actress Uzo Aduba . Other speakers included star America Ferrera and chef Padma Lakshmi .


Northern Ireland's Jonathan Rea claimed back-to-back race victories at the inaugural Thailand leg of the World Superbike Championship on Sunday. Rea, on his Kawasaki ZX-10R, enjoyed a dominant weekend in Buriram, firstly taking pole positions and then clinching consecutive lights-to-flag victories on race day. The wins lifted Rea 10 points clear of nearest rival Leon Haslam at the top of the early-season standings, with 95 points from a possible 100 following this weekend's masterclass and a first and second place in Australia four weeks ago. Jonathan Rea celebrates a double victory at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand . The Northern Irishman clinched consecutive race-to-flag victories on race day in Buriram . A pair of second-place finishes for English rider Haslam at the Chang International Circuit kept him in close contact with Rea in the championship table. Rea, 28, fended off first team-mate Tom Sykes and then Haslam (Aprilia Racing Team - Red Devils) to take victory by over six seconds in the opening 20-lap race. It was a similar story in the second race, as Rea was again never headed in claiming his 18th career race win. Haslam was once more his nearest rival, with English rider Alex Lowes (Voltcom Crescent Suzuki) third. Defending world champion Sylvain Guintoli (Pata Honda) finished the races in fifth and sixth places, looking for more from his bike when the series continues in Spain in three weeks. Rea moved 10 points clear of Leon Haslem in the early season standings . The 28-year-old Northern Irishman on his Kawasaki at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand .

Summary: Northern Irishman won twice on race day in Buriram . Win lifted Rea 10 points clear of Leon Haslem in standings .


Aitor Karanka hailed his two-goal star striker Patrick Bamford after Middlesbrough romped to a 4-1 victory at home to Ipswich. Bamford scored two outstanding second-half goals to ease the Teessiders to victory at the Riverside Stadium after a nervy opening half-hour. Boro gained an early lead through Daniel Ayala before Sky Bet Championship top scorer Daryl Murphy drew the Tractor Boys level. Patrick Bamford rounds Bartosz Bialkowski before scoring his side's third goal at the Riverside . Bamford reels away in celebration as he celebrates his goal against Ipswich Town in the lunchtime kick off . But Albert Adomah nudged Boro back into the lead before Bamford's brilliant brace. 'Patrick deserves those goals for his work rate and he showed great confidence in the way he took both of them,' said Karanka. 'It was massive to win, we needed a performance today and I thought we were brilliant against a good, strong team. Ipswich Town left-back Tyrone Mears runs with the ball as a tackle comes in from Adam Clayton . 'We've played against a very strong team who finished the game with four strikers and the main thing is that we're eight points ahead of them in seventh. 'To be eight points ahead of them is a good situation for us.' Boro's first two goals came from set plays, and the Spaniard added: 'We've been working on our set-pieces this week and it was brilliant how the first two goals came from them. 'We've put the points on the board in the early kick-off and that was important. 'Some of our performances of late have not been the best but today we did very well. Maybe some people expected us to be bad but we gave the perfect answer.' The scoreline arguably flattered Boro, who have won and lost three out of their last six games but went back to the top of the table before other fixtures on Saturday afternoon. Albert Adomah strikes for goal in the . Ipswich looked bright in the first half and hit the post with the score at 1-1. Town boss Mick McCarthy said: 'We worked on defending corners and conceded two goals from them. 'We were great in the first half and second half we were undone by a really good goal by Patrick Bamford, it's great play by him. 'I'll take responsibility after 3-1. I threw strikers on, we were all over the place and a bit of a shambles at the end. We're organised at corners normally and shouldn't concede. 'It looked a bit shambolic at the end as we pushed forward and I'll take responsibility for that. 'Automatic promotion is looking hard now, we're not going to win three more games than two or three teams between now and the end of the season.'

Summary: Middlesbrough boosted their chances of automatic promotion with a win . Teessiders put four goals past fellow promotion hopefuls Ipswich Town . Patrick Bamford starred with two second half goals in the 4-1 thumping . Manager Aitor Karanka hailed the young striker for his performance .


Murdered: Valerie Graves, 55, was killed while house-sitting in West Sussex in December 2013 . More than 2,000 men have come forward to give their DNA to eliminate themselves from the hunt for the murderer of a grandmother. Valerie Graves, 55, was killed while house-sitting over the Christmas period in 2013 and forensic experts were only able to form a limited DNA profile of the murderer from the evidence they gathered - establishing it was a man. The mass DNA screening in January and February asked all men aged over 17 who live, work or visit Bosham in West Sussex, to provide a sample and a thumbprint as part of the investigation . Artist Ms Graves was found dead in a bedroom in Smugglers Lane, Bosham, on December 30 2013. So far 1,432 men have been eliminated from the enquiry and will receive emails or letters thanking them for providing their DNA. The village Ms Graves was murdered in - Bosham - is a favourite with ITV drama Midsomer Murders. In total, 2,042 men came forward to give samples of their DNA. Due to the volume of samples, eliminating those who have come forward can take up to two months. Detective Superintendent Nick May, of Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: 'We want to thank all those men who attended the voluntary sessions in Bosham, Fishbourne and Chichester over the three-weeks to give their DNA. 'The response has been positive. 'The process of elimination due to the volume of samples, can take up to two months, although this can sometimes be quicker and we have already given results to more than 1,200 men. 'We expect to give more results over the coming weeks. Hunt for killer: More than 2,000 men have come forward to give their DNA to eliminate themselves from the hunt for the murderer . 'We still need those men who have not come forward to do so. 'We will be doing house-to-house enquiries and knocking on doors during a week of action from 6 to 12 April asking those who have not given their DNA to consider doing so. 'If we don't get a reply we will also be sending out further letters asking them to attend Chichester police station to give their DNA. 'We have to be tenacious in our efforts to catch the killer. 'But we do understand that this is an entirely voluntary process and there is no compulsion for anyone to co-operate with us. 'We simply want to do the best we can for Valerie's family and for the community in bringing the killer to justice.' Ms Graves, 55, was staying at the property with her sister Janet, 60, Janet's boyfriend Nigel Acres, 59, and her mother, Eileen, 87, when she was killed with a claw hammer. Cleared: So far 1,432 men have been eliminated from the enquiry after giving DNA samples . The artist - who had just moved to West Sussex from Scotland - had gone to bed at 10pm on December 29, 2013. Twelve hours later, on December 30, 2013, her

Summary: Valerie Graves was found dead while house-sitting in West Sussex in 2013 . Artist, 55, went to bed at 10pm and her sister found her body 12 hours later . Postmortem exam revealed she suffered significant head and facial injuries . Forensic scientists have limited DNA profile of killer but know it was a man . So far 1,432 men have been eliminated from enquiry thanks to DNA tests .


Louise Thomas, 43, from Cheam, was convinced she was suffering panic attacks . Panic attacks are extremely common, with one in ten of us thought to suffer from them at least occasionally. Louise Thomas - and her doctors - were convinced she was one of the millions affected. A panic attack typically causes a faster heartbeat, dizziness, nausea and an overwhelming sense of anxiety. Mother-of-two Louise had experienced such episodes regularly for seven years. 'In my early 30s, I started having episodes of feeling very nervous and anxious, with butterflies in my stomach and a feeling of being on edge,' says the 43-year-old. 'This could last all day. Sometimes, I wouldn't know where the last 30 seconds had gone and would feel confused, but still nervous and agitated, wondering what had just happened.' She was prescribed antidepressants and tried talking therapies, but nothing helped. That's because Louise, from Cheam, Surrey, wasn't suffering from panic attacks at all, but epileptic seizures. Her problems were neurological rather than psychological. And her story is not uncommon. As Paul Salkovskis, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Bath, explains, the symptoms of a panic attack can overlap with an epileptic seizure. 'It's not unusual for people with panic attacks to get an incorrect preliminary diagnosis of epilepsy, and occasionally, people with epilepsy get a misdiagnosis of panic attacks. If they see a specialist, it is usually clarified,' he says. Unfortunately, Louise didn't see a specialist for years. So how can the conditions be confused? Epilepsy, which affects more than 600,000 people in the UK, is characterised by recurrent seizures or sudden bursts of intense, abnormal electrical activity in the brain that disrupt the way it works. But there are many kinds of epileptic seizure. Dr Hannah Cock, consultant neurologist at St George's Hospital, London, and the University of London, says: 'The bit of the brain where the seizure starts and the path where the electrical discharge then spreads can vary enormously between individuals - which is why there are so many different ways people can experience an epileptic seizure.' One such example is with gelastic seizures - where patients may burst out laughing for no apparent reason, because the part of the brain involved in the seizure is also involved in laughter. Other seizures may involve a feeling of deja vu, which can make diagnosis difficult, since this is 'a normal phenomenon that we all sometimes experience', says Dr Cock, who is also clinical adviser to the charity Epilepsy Action. 'As the experience is so recurrent and frequent, it usually becomes clear that something else is going on,' she says. 'Or if the laughing attack is followed by losing consciousness and having a convulsion, diagnosis is easier.' Louise struggled to understand what was happening for seven years after her first episode . But a further complication is that seizures may cause someone to panic, adds Professor Salkovskis. 'It's perfectly possible that people with epilepsy will get panicky at the prospect of having a seizure. And in panic attacks, people hyperventilate, which can trigger an epileptic

Summary: Louise Thomas, 43, from Cheam, thought she was suffering panic attacks . Mother-of-two was prescribed antidepressants and tried talking therapies . Nothing helped because she was actually suffering from epileptic seizures .


Motorists face a new speed camera blitz and £100 fines as 20mph limits are imposed on some of Britain’s busiest roads . Motorists face a new speed camera blitz and £100 fines as 20mph limits are imposed on some of Britain’s busiest roads. Until now, lower speed limits have been restricted to smaller roads in residential areas or near schools. But in a major policy shift, 20mph limits are to be introduced on major arterial roads – and policed by the latest digital speed cameras. Campaigners say it is the start of a radical new nationwide attempt to slow traffic down. London Mayor Boris Johnson yesterday revealed that eight pilot schemes will be run on ‘Red Routes’ – the main arterial roads that carry a third of the capital’s traffic. Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and many other towns and cities say they also intend to introduce the new limits. Motorists caught breaking the 20mph limit face a minimum £100 fine and three points on their driving licence. The AA says the new limits are being driven more by ‘dogma’ than road safety. A spokesman said: ‘These 20mph zones are popping up like spring daffodils. ‘There is a lot of fear among drivers that, with 20mph being a relatively unfamiliar speed, widespread speed camera use will make them look more at their speedometers than at what is happening on populated streets in front of them.’ If the 18-month trials in London are judged a success, the 20mph limits will be made permanent and imposed on 30 miles of key ‘Red Routes’ considered by transport bosses to be ‘more local road than motorway’. Some 175 miles of residential streets, about a quarter of the capital’s roads, already have 20mph limits. The trend is spreading across Britain. Following a pilot scheme, Bristol has spent more than £2.3million installing 20mph signs. Manchester is consulting on half the city being similarly covered, and 6,000 Edinburgh residents have signed a petition against a £2.2million scheme to make up to 80 per cent of the Scottish capital a 20mph zone. Alec James, of Sustrans – a charity campaigning for healthier and cheaper transport – said of the London announcement: ‘This is a significant step up – and the next step on the road for more 20mph limits. Mayor of London Boris Johnson, pictured, wants to introduce new 20mph speed limits across the city . Upper Street in Islington, pictured, is also going to be hit by a 20mph limit as part of the 18-month trial . ‘It’s pioneering. For the first time 20mph limits are being imposed on main arterial roads – not just quiet residential roads where there is little traffic. We expect other cities to follow London’s lead.’ But the AA says while 20mph limits have their place, they should not be introduced where they will increase traffic jams and pollution – and where residents want them, not imposed in a ‘blanket’ fashion. A blanket rollout of 20mph zones in towns and cities will result in millions of pounds in fines pouring into Treasury coffers, the AA

Summary: Speed limits on major arterial roads to be lowered in major policy shift . Motorists caught breaking 20mph limit will face minimum fines of £100 . Campaigners said scheme was part of nationwide attempt to slow traffic . But the AA said the change was being driven more by 'dogma' than safety . It fears change will make drivers focus on speedometers instead of road .


Newcastle United hotshot Adam Armstrong scored the winner as England's under 18s beat Switzerland in a behind-closed-doors friendly at St George's Park. Armstrong popped up three minutes after half-time, firing home at the second attempt after Swiss goalkeeper Gregord Kobel blocked an initial one-on-one attempt. But Neil Dewsnip's team missed several good chances and the coach will hope they are more clinical when the two sides reconvene at Walsall's Banks's Stadium on Saturday. Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong scored the winner as England's under 18s beat Switzerland . England coach Neil Dewsnip would be disappointed that England wasted a number of chances . It was a strong side that lined up at the England headquarters in Staffordshire, with Chelsea's Dominic Solanke, Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo and Everton's Ryan Ledson among the players on show. Dewsnip also handed international debuts to Sheffield United midfielder Louis Reed and Fulham goalkeeper Magnus Norman. And Norman was almost involved inside the first minute when Swiss forward Neftali Manzambi burst through, only to be denied by a last-ditch challenge by Manchester City's Tosin Adarabioyo. Gradually, England asserted themselves and Solanke, who trained with the first team the other day, was inches away from turning home a low Ojo cross. Ojo, the Liverpool prodigy currently out on loan at Wigan Athletic, was denied by Kobel shortly afterwards having been slipped clear by Solanke. The pressure was relentless and Reed, keen to make a positive impression, curled an effort just wide of the post after Southampton man Josh Sims and Armstrong combined to tee him up. Chelsea forward Dominic Solanke featured for England in their win at St George's Park . The busy Kobel was again tested in the dying seconds of the half, tipping Ojo's header over the crossbar following more good build-up work from Armstrong and Everton defender Jonjoe Kenny. After Armstrong finally made the breakthrough, England were able to relax a little but they continued to create chances at regular intervals. Ojo fired over the bar after more good work from the lively Armstrong and Kobel was called upon to deny Solanke, who made his Chelsea first-team debut earlier this season. Armstrong could have added a second after finding himself in an identical situation to his goal but on this occasion the goalkeeper saved. Tammy Abraham, who has featured in Chelsea's run to the FA Youth Cup final, came on for Solanke and nearly claimed his first England goal late on, only to fire inches wide. England play Switzerland at Walsall on Saturday (5.30pm). The Liverpool starlet Sheyi Ojo also featured in the friendly match at England's Staffordshire headquarters . England (4-1-2-1-2): Magnus Norman (Farnborough, on-loan from Fulham); Jonjoe Kenny (Everton), Tosin Adarabioyo (Manchester City), Taylor Moore (RC Lens), Callum Connolly (Everton); Ryan Ledson (C) (Everton); Louis Reed (Sheffield United), Josh Sims (Southampton); Sheyi Ojo (wigan Athletic, on-loan from Liverpool); Adam Armstrong (Newcastle United), Dominic Solanke (Chelsea) Substitutions: Jake Clarke-Salter (Chelsea) for Adarabioyo 45; Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) for Solanke 64; Josh Onomah (Tottenham) for Ojo 64; Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Arsenal) for Reed 81; Harry Chapman (Middlesbrough) for Sims

Summary: Armstrong struck three minutes after the break at St George's Park . England's Young Lions should have added to their tally . Neil Dewsnip's side meet Switzerland again at Walsall on Saturday .


One plane was diverted and another delayed to avoid two Russian bombers that flew through Irish-controlled air space without warning in February, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) said. The disruption is believed to have occurred during the same February 18 incident in which British RAF Typhoon fighters were scrambled to escort two Russian bear bombers identified flying close to British airspace. The move was seen as a show of strength by Russia amid tensions over the conflict in Ukraine, where Prime Minister David Cameron has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of challenging the territorial integrity of Kiev. A file picture showing a Russian bear bomber being escorted by an RAF jet. A commercial plane carrying hundreds of passengers was forced to divert after an incursion into Irish air space by two Kremlin aircraft . The Irish authority said the two Russian aircraft were flying with their transponders switched off - devices that help aircraft to be identified by air traffic control radars. The two Typhoons, armed with air-to-air missiles, were launched from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire after the Russian bombers were spotted at 6.30pm. They were escorted as they flew south, then turned around and flew north past the Irish coast. 'One aircraft's departure from Dublin was delayed due to the activity of the Russian military aircraft in UK-controlled airspace,' the IAA said in a statement. 'The routing of one en route aircraft was changed to ensure that its track was sufficiently separated from the track of the two Russian military aircraft,' it added. Footage released on Russian TV shows the moment two RAF jets escort the Russian bomber last month . Since January last year, there have been at least 17 shows of military strength by Russia near the UK. The most serious included: . Feb 18: RAF jets scrambled after two Russian Bear bombers spotted off the coast of Cornwall, forcing a flight from Dublin to divert. Feb 15: Russian warship intercepted by Royal Navy in the English Channel. Jan 28: RAF fighters challenge two Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles south of Bournemouth. Jan 8: Defence chiefs ask for US help to hunt a suspected Russian submarine lurking off the coast of Scotland. Nov 2014: Russian flotilla on military exercise in the Channel escorted from UK waters by HMS Tyne. Nov 2014: Nato aircraft called in to hunt suspected Russian submarine off the west coast of Scotland. Oct 2014: RAF Typhoon warplanes shadow two Bears as they fly down the west coast of Britain. The diverted and delayed planes were commercial jets 'carrying hundreds of people', the Irish Examiner newspaper reported. However, the IAA sad there had been 'no safety impact to civilian traffic in Irish controlled airspace'. The aircraft did not enter Irish sovereign airspace, but flew in Irish controlled airspace within 25 nautical miles (46.3 km) of the Irish coast between 3pm GMT and 7pm GMT, according to the authority. That incident came after one of the huge Cold War-era Tu-95 planes was spotted in the skies off the coast of Bournemouth in January. British Defence

Summary: One civilian jet changed course and another delayed take off from Dublin . Disruption occurred on day RAF jets intercepted bear bombers last month . Russian aircraft were flying with transponders switched off to avoid radars . Incident latest in a long line of breaches of UK territory by Kremlin forces .


A father-of-two has been banned from every single pub in Queensland as part of his bail conditions after facing five charges in court. Steve Parnell allegedly punched an officer in the face after police were called to his house early on Sunday morning. While facing his charges at Gladstone Magistrates Court, Parnell was told he could not enter any licensed premise - including restaurants or clubs - in the state if he wanted bail. He has also had to commit to being breath-tested every week, the Gladstone Observer reports. Steve Parnell is banned from entering every single pub in Queensland (stock photo shown) The ban was handed down as one of his bail conditions at Gladstone Magistrates Court (pictured) Magistrate Mark Morrow told him the only establishment he could probably go into now is ‘Hungry Jacks and Maccas’ because they don’t serve booze. Mr Morrow said: ‘My concern is that every time he drinks he seems to become a problem.’ Police were called to Parnell’s home in Tannum Sands, a coastal town on the central east coast of Queensland, on Sunday after receiving noise complaints. The court was told at one point officers used a Taser on Parnell. Parnell will face court again on April 7 when his five charges, including two counts of serious assault will be heard. Police were called to Parnell’s home in Tannum Sands, a coastal town on the central east coast of Queensland . Magistrate Mark Morrow told Parnell he can not enter any establishment that serves alcohol . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Steve Parnell allegedly punched an officer in the face on Sunday . He appeared at Gladstone Magistrates Court facing five charges . Magistrate Mark Morrow gave him strict no-alcohol bail conditions . He cannot enter any licensed premises in Queensland . Must commit to a breath test every week .


A niece of one of the victims of the Germanwings crash is haunted by the 'atrocious' thought that her uncle spent the last eight minutes of his life knowing he was going to die. Sandrine Driessens, niece of 59-year-old Belgian father and grandfather Christian Driessens, said that the thought was 'very hard'. 'My uncle certainly knew that he was living his last moments and it's very hard to hear that the descent of the aircraft lasted eight minute,' she told La Provence newspaper. Scroll down for video . Loving: Christian Driessens, 59, pictured second from right, was a keen traveller. He was killed when the Germanwings A320 crashed in the Alps on Tuesday . Happy: Although Christian Driessens' niece said she was haunted by the idea that he knew he was going to die for eight minutes while the plane was descending, an aviation expert has said that it is more likely that the passengers and crew were calm and did not realise that they were in mortal danger . 'For eight long minutes, he was dying. This is atrocious! I dare not imagine the horror of parents who tried to protect their babies in this airplane.' But a veteran A320 pilot has said that the passengers would have been unlikely to know that they were going to die. If anything, he said, the plane would have been filled with 'eerie silence'. 'It is likely that there was a problem with the pilots, as they put the plane into descent but failed to control it,' said Tony Newton, who is also an examiner for Britain's Civil Aviation Authority. 'The aircraft descended at fairly normal rate, in a fairly normal way. It was steep, but I have used steeper descents on a regular basis. It was well within the everyday operation and not in any way terrifying.' It is likely the oxygen masks were released, he said, and if passengers did not put them on quickly enough they may have lost consciousness. There also may have been 'unpleasant noises and wind effects', which may have caused some alarm. But the plane was not 'tumbling out of the sky in a screaming dive'. 'The crew was probably sitting there waiting for the pilot to complete the descent,' he said. 'There was probably no indication to passengers of what the end was going to be. 'There may have been some panic when they saw the mountains coming up through the windows, but it would have been brief. 'Either way, in my experience, passengers tend to stay absolutely silent during an emergency. 'It's not a Hollywood panic, it's an eerie silence.' Mr Driessens, born in Kinshasha, had returned to Belgium in 1960 and lived in Couvin and Mons. After meeting his Catalan born wife, Monserat Domingo, the couple settled down in Palleja, 25 km from Barcelona. They had three sons aged 17 to 31, and three grandchildren. 'He was a wonderful man who loved his family above all,' said Ms Driessens. 'For more than 30 years he travelled almost weekly in his job. But in this

Summary: Sandrine Driessens, niece of 59-year-old Belgian father and grandfather Christian, said the thought is 'very hard' 'For eight long minutes, he was dying. This is atrocious,' she said . But a British aviation expert said it is unlikely passengers knew they were going to die . Instead, he said, the plane would have been filled with 'eerie silence'


The Formula One circus takes on five continents over eight months of gruelling action in 2015. Click on Sportsmail's brilliant interactive guide below to find out everything you need to know about the 20 races which make up this year's calendar.

Summary: Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg are expected to renew their championship rivalry after their brilliant battle in 2014 . The Formula One circus will take on five continents over eight gruelling months of grand prix racing . The season starts in Melbourne, Australia on March 15 and ends in Abu Dhabi on the final weekend in November . Mexico returns to the F1 calendar for the first time in two decades, but the German GP remains up in the air . CLICK HERE for all the latest F1 news .


Manchester United are the most popular English football club worldwide and also the wealthiest. They are comfortably ahead of all their rivals in both these categories, with just four contenders in the pack behind them vying to be authentic ‘global’ names with financial clout to match. That quartet are Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. Popularity has been measured by combined followings on Facebook and Twitter - the two biggest social media platforms, used by more than a billion people - while wealth has been measured by income in the most recently completed season, namely 2013-14. Manchester United are closing in on five million followers on social media site Twitter . United have also attracted a staggering 63 million likes on Facebook . At the other end of the scale, Northampton Town have fewer than 30,000 followers on Twitter . The clubs’ global fanbases and wealth have been considered as part of a Sportsmail study to explore which English clubs are the ‘biggest’; 58 different teams of the current 92 in the top four divisions have been included in the study, having played in England’s top division for at least a season. United were slower than most clubs in embracing social media, not setting up an official Facebook page until 2010 and only starting an official Twitter account in 2012. But with a following now of more than 70 million people across those two platforms, United are way ahead of Chelsea in second place (47m), Arsenal (38m), Liverpool (30m) and City (21m). There is then a big drop-off before Tottenham in sixth (7.5m) and another drop off before Aston Villa, Everton and Newcastle, each with between two and three million ‘followers’ on official social network platforms. No other teams have as many as two million, although every club in the country now has an official Facebook and Twitter presence and all clubs have at least tens of thousands of followers on these sites. Manchester City are the defending Premier League champions but trail their rivals United in the money table . The full details for all the clubs in Sportsmail's study are in the accompanying tables. ‘Big’ clubs almost by definition will have lots of supporters of one kind or another; increasingly these are spread around the world, fans whose primary engagement with the teams they follow being via television and the internet. It is notable how significant membership or recent membership of the Premier League appears to be in influencing the number of social media followers. Swansea, Hull, Fulham, QPR, Stoke and Norwich all make the top 20 in our list whereas multiple former English title winners including Leeds, Wolves and Blackburn do not. Does that mean Swansea are ‘bigger’ than Leeds? As a straightforward proposition, most neutrals would agree not. But it goes without saying the Swansea, currently, as a stable, well-run Premier League club are currently ‘bigger’, ie: higher up, richer, better marketed to a worldwide audience as part of the global commodity that is the Premier League. Similarly, any club currently in the Premier League or there very

Summary: Manchester United are clear at the top of social media and money tables . They have almost 25 million more followers than the next club Chelsea . Manchester City, the Premier League champions, lag behind in fifth . United can also boast the highest income, ahead of City and Chelsea . Sportsmail's HOW BIG IS YOUR CLUB? Study finally settles great debate .


The British tourist who died after shooting himself at a Thai gun range shared a toffee with the taxi driver taking him there in the moments before his death. Liam Colven was behaving 'normally' on the way to the Thalang range on Phuket on Saturday according to the taxi driver who took him there from a friend's hotel. The 21-year-old appeared in 'good spirits' and even shared a toffee with Pauseud Pasaman after telling him he was from Scotland. After firing six rounds at the range, Mr Colven turned a gun on himself in front of horrified staff members. Tragic: The man who shot himself has been identified as Liam Colven who was originally from the Isle of Skye . Horror: A distressed staff member first tries to stop Mr Colven shooting himself, before wheeling away unable to believe what has just happened . The former hotel worker from Skye has been described by friends as 'one of the kindest men' they'd known. Describing the journey to the range from the Sunkiss Hotel in Phuket, Mr Pasaman said he seemed to be behaving normally. A receptionist said he appeared to be 'like everybody else' at the hotel but was not registered to a room. 'He was happy. He did not seem like the kind of man who was about to shoot himself. He was normal. Not drunk,' the 41-year-old told MailOnline from a makeshift taxi rank outside the hotel. Despite earlier reports which claimed the former hotel worker had been arguing with a friend, Mr Pasaman said the pair appeared to be having a calm conversation. 'They talked for around half an hour. Not fighting just talking.' 'They looked like they knew each other.' After their encounter, Mr Colven walked the short distance across the road and asked for a taxi. 'He said, "I want to shoot" so I took him there. The driver said there was 'some talk' during the drive but added that his 'English is not good' and the only thing he remembered was that he was 'from the UK'. The pair did share a toffee before Mr Pasaman dropped him off at the range. Taxi driver Pauseud Pasaman drove the youngster to the shooting range. He said he behaved 'normally' With his hands to his head, the staff members stumbles away from the range for help after witnessing Mr Colven's death . The man falls to the ground and strikes the floor in disbelief as he struggles to process what has just taken place . The British tourist shot himself after emptying one magazine at a target, staff at the Thalang range said . Thai police said Mr Colven was not registered to any hotels in the Bang Tao area but had been seen at a hotel talking to a friend before being picked up by a taxi . There, the 21-year-old shot himself in the head at around 3pm local time yesterday. According to a staf member, he bought one package of six bullets and fired them all off at a target. He then asked for three

Summary: Liam Colven died yesterday after shooting himself on island of Phuket . The 21-year-old from the Isle of Skye hired a gun at a shooting range . Footage showed horrified staff attempt to stop him from harming himself . Mr Colven took a taxi to the Thalang range from Sunkiss Hotel in Bangtao . Driver claimed he was behaving normally and the pair shared a tofffee . The former hotel worker went missing in 2013 sparking police appeal .


Roberto Martinez insists he does not take the backing of Everton chairman Bill Kenwright for granted as he vowed to arrest the club’s worrying domestic form. Everton may have been impressive in Europe this season but results in the Barclays Premier League have been poor and a sequence of one win in 11 matches has seen them slide to the fringes of the relegation zone. The patience of some supporters has been stretched by those results but Kenwright is not a man who makes knee-jerk decisions and Martinez recognises how crucial that is, given that other chairman might not have been so tolerant. Everton manager Roberto Martinez insists he does not take Toffees chairman Bill Kenwright for granted . Kenwright and Martinez are all smiles on the day the Spaniard was appointed Everton manager in June 2013 . ‘Remember when you make a decision in becoming a manager of a football club you take that into consideration,’ said Martinez, whose side face Stoke on Wednesday night. 'I was always very aware of the support that I would get from the chairman. Bill Kenwright is a mad Evertonian who became a chairman. ‘It’s not the other way round. He’s not a chairman that gets to know the football club. I can feel that relationship. I had his support when we were flying in the league, when we were flying in Europe and I’ve got his support when we haven’t been able to get the wins we wanted in the league. ‘He is always supportive and hands on in terms of helping and that’s where a manager can be at his best – when he feels the support of his chairman. We always look forward. It is just support and pain – because when you don’t win and you are a proper Evertonian we all feel pain.’ Romelu Lukaku reacts after missing a chance during Everton's 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday . This might be the most scrutiny Martinez has faced in his career but he maintains the pressure is not comparable to the game he played in for Swansea in 2003 when their professional status was on the line. ‘It doesn’t get any worse than that because if you lose your status people lose their jobs around the club,’ said Martinez. ‘We were 2-1 down with two mistakes and that is a pressure situation when you have 50 minutes on the pitch to get it right as a player. ‘Those moments help me because I can see the seriousness of a situation and it is a serious position we are in, but I look at our squad and believe me it is a lot easier to win games with this squad. I am very confident we will improve.’

Summary: Everton have struggled for form in the Premier League this season . Toffees boss Roberto Martinez has vowed to arrest the club's poor form . Merseysiders travel to the Britannia Stadium to face Stoke on Tuesday .


The mouth-watering prospect of the Clasico at the Nou Camp does put the Premier League into perspective in a week of European failure. On Sunday night we have Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema against Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi. Meanwhile our own version of a clasico wil be taking place at Anfield — but no club in the Premier League has a forward line like those in Spain. Increasingly we’re a stepping stone to better things, having lost Bale and Suarez to Spain. What is obvious, however, is that the failure in the Champions League was not a failure of English clubs. It was a failure of clubs with owners from Abu Dhabi, the USA and Russia. In those Champions League games there were five English players in the three starting XIs. Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar Jnr will be in action for Barcelona on Sunday night . Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema will be hoping to fire Real Madrid to victory in the Clasico . Fernandinho was signed by Manchester City for £35million from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 . Manchester City became the last English team to be knocked out of the Champions League last week . Manchester City's players leave the Nou Camp looking glum after being eliminated by Barcelona . Tottenham's Ryan Mason has enjoyed an impressive season after breaking into the first team . And the managers were from Chile, France and Portugal. The Premier League may be failing but it’s not its Englishness letting it down. So now that even a huge influx of global thinking and talent at both executive and playing level at football clubs has failed, perhaps we can rethink the premise that we need to keep bringing in players and directors from abroad. Of course, there will always be room for the best imports. But you can’t tell me Fernandinho is a better player and better prospect than Ryan Mason. They do a similar job, the only difference being he is a £35million transfer and therefore deemed worthy of a place at a top-four club. It’s time to ensure that some of the proposals from the FA commission, which I sat on, come into place, not least the tightening up of work permits on foreign imports so that only the best from outside the European Union can play here. We’re failing in Europe anyway so the Premier League need to ensure we’re not forever looking overseas for solutions.

Summary: Premier League clubs not failing in Europe because of their Englishness . Chelsea, Arsenal and Man City had five English players in their starting XIs . Fernandinho is not better than Ryan Mason even though he cost £35m .


Albert Kelly scored two sensational 90-metre solo tries to help Hull KR shatter St Helens' 100 per cent record in Super League. The Australian half-back twice demonstrated exceptional pace to punish errors by the reigning champions to put the Robins on their way to a 24-22 win and leave Saints still looking for a first victory at Craven Park since 2008. Rovers, who claimed the scalp of Wigan last month, were good value for a third successive home win that rounded off a good day for the club after they earlier announced the notable acquisition of Jamie Peacock as football manager for 2016. Albert Kelly scored two sensational 90-metre solo tries . St Helens, who trailed 24-12 with with five minutes to go, could have snatched a point had former Hull KR co-captain Travis Burns been able to convert Jordan Turner's last-minute try but it would have been tough on the impressive Robins. Saints stay top of the table but they were a shadow of the side that beat Warrington a week earlier and coach Keiron Cunningham must now pick them up for their Good Friday derby at the DW Stadium. The champions were unfortunate to lose England hooker James Roby to injury but they made an ideal start when skipper Jon Wilkin, who began his professional career at Craven Park, re-gathered his own grubber kick to touch down and a goal from Burns made it 6-0 after just three minutes. It was all Saints for the opening quarter but Roby was held up over the line and Kelly twice punished their casual play to put his side in front. The former Gold Coast Titans scrum-half pounced on Wilkin's kick for his first long-range try and then picked off Burns' pass to outsprint the Saints cover for his second. Josh Mantellato converted both to put the Robins into a 12-6 lead but the champions were back level on 26 minutes when the ball was fed back from Wilkin's hoisted kick and Atelea Vea got Tom Makinson over at the corner. Burns landed the difficult conversion but Saints were forced to re-organise their team six minutes from half-time when Roby was forced from the field after taking a head knock. Lance Hohaia demonstrated his versatility by switching from full-back, where he began as third choice in the absence of Jonny Lomax and Paul Wellens, to hooker, with Makinson going to full-back. Rovers had a try disallowed when slow-motion replays indicated a knock-on by hooker Shaun Lunt after he re-gathered Terry Campese's kick but when St Helens winger Adam Swift again demonstrated his fallibility under the high ball his opposite number Ken Sio struck with the home side's third try two minutes before the break. The momentum was clearly with the Robins and Saints were forced to survive a torrid time in the third quarter. Mantellato was wide with a penalty attempt and then had a try disallowed after producing a flying finish at the corner only for slow-motion replays to reveal he was in touch. Kelly could have doubled his try tally following

Summary: Albert Kelly scored two sensational 90-metre solo tries . Hull KR ended St Helens' 100 per cent record in Super League.


Former First Lady Valérie Trierweiler (pictured) may be forced to undergo the psychiatric examination by the lawyers of the man she allegedly slapped . The former French first lady may be forced to undergo psychiatric evaluation by the lawyers representing the right-wing politician she allegedly slapped after he asked her about François Hollande. Valérie Trierweiler 50, allegedly slapped junior politician Mohamed Rizki in a Paris café last Thursday - and now his lawyers say they will seek to have a psychiatrist examine her to gauge her level of 'dangerousness.' Junior right wing politician Mohamed Rizki claims he had just asked after her former partner, President Hollande. He said: 'I simply asked her, "how is François?" 'Honestly, it was a simple question, without a second thought.' Mr Rizki's lawyer branded her reaction as 'totally disproportionate', adding that given Ms Trierweiler's alleged previous assault on French finance minister's wife, 'we are entitled to question the state of her psychiatric health and her level of dangerousness'. Lawyer Emmanuel Marsigny told Le Parisien newspaper: 'As the legal system allows us to do in affairs of this nature, we are therefore going to request an expert psychiatric assessment to be carried out on Ms Trierweiler.' Ms Trierweiler, whose kiss-and-tell book about her relationship with the French president deeply embarrassed Mr Hollande, allegedly struck outside a café. Mr Rizki has insisted there was no sarcasm in his question but that the ex-first lady, who is nicknamed 'The Rottweiler,' reacted 'very aggressively' and demanded an apology. 'She was very, very hysterical. And then she slapped me before turning on her heels,' he told Le Parisien. The incident took place near her home in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, which she once shared with Mr Hollande. Mr Rizki, 33, made a formal complaint to police and has now demanded a public apology. In happier times: French President François Hollande and Ms Trierweiler pictured when they were a couple . After news of the alleged slap was reported, Ms Trierweiler wrote on Twitter: 'Un seul mot #Stopàlamuflerie', which translates as 'One word #Stopboorishness'. Ms Trierweiler, a journalist, is notorious for her short temper and has been accused of being violent in the past. In September it was reported she slapped the ex-wife of Finance Minister Michel Sapin, after scratching her face and pulling her hair in a late night bar, the Telegraph reports. Her tell-all book, Thank You For This Moment: A Story Of Love, Power And Betrayal, depicts Mr Hollande as a deceitful, heartless hypocrite who mocks the poor and is set to be made into a film. The couple split last year after Mr Hollande's affair with actress Julie Gayet was revealed. Ms Trierweiler was rumoured to have gone on a rampage in the Elysee Palace after learning of Mr Hollande’s infidelity, smashing up more than £2.5million worth of vases, clocks and paintings, which were all part of France’s national heritage. Since leaving the Elysee she has been working extremely hard to improve her public image, but remains unpopular in France. She has also been accused of using her

Summary: Former French First Lady Valérie Trierweiler allegedly slapped right-wing politician Mohamed Rizki outside a Paris café . Incident took place after he asked after François Hollande, her former partner. They broke up last year after his affair with actress Julie Gayet . Now Mohamed Rizki has demanded a public apology from Ms Trierweiler . His lawyer said they will seek for her to undergo a psychiatric assessment . Ms Trierweiler is nicknamed 'the Rottweiler' and has notoriously short fuse .