A two-year-old boy will receive revolutionary treatment for his rare disease after a mystery benefactor donated £40,000. Kat Musgrove had 30 days to find £140,000 so her son Kian could fly to the U.S and have his neuroblastoma treated. She was struggling to raise the final bit of money until an anonymous donor from Luxembourg stepped in. Kian Musgrove, two, will receive revolutionary treatment for his rare cancer after a mystery benefactor donated £40,000 . Neuroblastoma is the cancer of specialised nerve cells, also known as neural crest cells. It is the second most common childhood tumour. The symptoms range from tiredness to lack of appetite and pain in the bones. Most children who are diagnosed with the condition are younger than five years old. Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and antibody treatment. Almost half of neuroblastoma cases are an aggressive form and, despite very intensive treatment, it has a high chance of returning. It affects around 100 children every year. The 27-year-old, from Newcastle, said: 'I can't believe it. There was a note with the money saying "good luck to your son". 'I still can't get my head around it. I keep looking to make sure the money is actually there.' Kian will fly to Michigan for the treatment on March 31. He was first diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma on October 31, 2013, after doctors discovered 27 tumours around his kidneys and in his bones. Despite chemotherapy and numerous operations Kian still had an 80 per cent chance the cancer would return, doctors said. The new trial treatment - called DFMO - aims to prevent the cancer returning by stopping a certain cell that creates the neuroblastoma cell. His mother Kat (centre) had just 30 days to find £140,000 so Kian could fly to Michigan and have the trial treatment. Above, with sister Katie (left) Kian was first diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma on October 31, 2013, after doctors discovered 27 tumours around his kidneys and in his bones . But it has to be started no later than 120 days after the patient has undergone their last bout of immunotherapy - and Kian's finished almost 100 days ago. Ms Musgrove, who is in the process of booking her flights, said: 'I'm so excited by what has happened, people have just been incredible. 'I want this for Kian so much and I want this to work so badly. 'But I'm also scared. Scared because I'm flying over there alone, not knowing what the future is going to hold.' Kian's family will continue to raise £500,000 for 'relapse therapy' in case the trial treatment does not work and the cancer returns. Above, mother and son are pictured together before the trip . His family will continue to raise £500,000 for 'relapse therapy' in case the trial treatment does not work and the cancer returns. Ms Musgrove added: 'I just hope this works for my little boy.' To help with Kian's fundraising visit here.

Summary: Kian Musgrove was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in October 2013 . Mother Kat, 27, needed to raise £140,000 so he could fly to Michigan . Final chunk donated by someone in Luxembourg with 'good luck' note .


2014 was the year of the beard, with fuzz appearing on every other man on the street. Any male who could grow a non-patch facial hair has considered retiring their razor on the last twelve months. The general public are the only ones to have caught the bug either - celebrities have been just as keen to sport some bristles on their chin. Scroll down for video . Left: David Beckham attends an event for Unicef last month, right: David at Good Morning America in 2011�� . David Beckham is the latest star to develop a mature bush on the lower half of his face, with a dark brown rug slowly edging across his features since the beginning of February. But while Becks has nailed almost every look he has tried his hand at (apart from cornrows), the ex-footballer isn't well-suited to facial hair. He isn't the only one - ultimate eye candy Brad Pitt has also failed to pull off the style, appearing more like a hobo than a rugged gent. Other stars have taken the look on with aplomb, including Ashton Kutcher, Robert Pattinson and Callum Best. Read on to judge for yourselves which males celebrities look best with a beard, by sliding the arrow left or right across each picture... Left: George Clooney at BAFTA in 2013, right: George at a Hollywood event last January�� . Left: Calum Best at the world premiere of One Night In Istanbul last September, right: Calum at Celebrity Big Brother last month�� . Left: Matthew McConaughey at AFI Awards in LA last January, right: Matthew at the Emmy Awards last August . Left: Jamie Dornan at Kiss FM last month, right: Jamie at a party in London in 2008 . Left: Leonardo DiCaprio at Clinton Global Citizen Awards last September, right: at the Golden Globes in 2013 . Left: Jake Gyllenhaal at Night Of Constellations opening night last January in New York, right: Jake at Nightcrawler premiere last October in New York . Left: Michael Fassbender at the Independent Spirit Awards in LA last March, right: Michael at the Frank premiere last April . Left: Brad Pitt at Kick-Ass in 2010, right: Brad at the Oscars in 2013 . Left: Robert Pattinson at the Berlin film festival last month, right: Robert at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Dinner last August . Left: Ashton Kutcher at the GQ Gentlemen's Ball in New York, in 2011, right: Ashton at Jobs screening in 2013 .

Summary: In last couple of years, beards have become a must-have male accessory . Some men like David Beckham and Brad Pitt fail to pull off the look . Others like Ashton Kutcher and Robert Pattinson benefit from some fuzz . FEMAIL looks at the best (and worst) beards in show business .


Pope Francis has had lunch with at least 10 gay, transgender and HIV-suffering inmates at a prison in Naples today, it has been reported. They were among 90 prisoners invited to dine with the pontiff on his day-long trip to southern-Italy. The stop-off at the Giuseppe Salvia Detention Centre in Poggioreale was not originally on his schedule, according to Italian TV station TV 2000. But the Pope reportedly insisted on the meal which was prepared by the prisoners themselves. Scroll down for video . Breaking bread: Pope Francis (pictured) has had lunch with at least 10 gay, transgender and HIV-suffering inmates at a prison in Naples during his visit to the city . Holy visit: The prison visit was not originally on his schedule but the pontiff insisted on the meal which was prepared by the inmates . Adoration: Thousands of people turned out to cheer the Pope on his day-long visit to Naples where he will hold a number of events before returning to the Vatican tonight . Lucky few: The 90 prisoners who dined with the Pope were selected by lottery from about 1,900 others at the Giuseppe Salvia Detention Centre (pictured) The inmates who dined with the pope were chosen by lottery from around 1,900, the Vatican Insider website has reported. And it was a very simple and 'frugal' because the Pope wants to take the time to get to know every prisoner personally, the head of a prison ministry told Vatican Radio. The prison visit formed part of a very busy day for Pope Francis in the Italian city that lies 150 miles south of Rome. Francis began praying at a sanctuary in Pompeii, before holding a string of events which include an outdoor mass and meetings with young people and the sick before heading back to the Vatican this evening. Since his election two years ago, the Argentine pontiff has led a new and welcoming approach to gay and transgender people. When asked whether a gay man could be a priest, he reportedly replied: 'Who am I to judge?' And in late January, he had a private meeting in the Vatican with a Spanish transgender man who wrote to Francs about the rejection he was facing at his home parish. On Holy Thursday next month, he will wash the feet of male and female inmates at a prison near Rome as part of his continued public outreach to detainees. Personal: It was a very simple and 'frugal' because the Pope wanted to take the time to get to know every prisoner, the head of a prison ministry has said . Hectic: The prison visit formed part of a very busy day in Naples for the pontiff who was praying at a sanctuary in Pompeii this morning . Support: People stood on their terraces to watch the Pope speak and hung a banner which read: 'Dignity can't be evicted' Divine: On Holy Thursday next month, he will wash the feet of male and female inmates at a prison near Rome as part of his continued public outreach to

Summary: Ten gay, transgender inmates were among the 90 eating with Pope Francis . Lunch was not originally planned during his trip to Naples but pontiff insisted . The simple and 'frugal' meal was prepared by the prisoners of the Naples jail . Pope also holding number of public events before returning to Vatican tonight .


Five men are to appear in court this month to face football banning order hearings after a video which showed Chelsea fans being racially abusive to a black on on the Paris Metro went viral. Police said each of the men, who have not been named, have been served a summons and will appear at Waltham Forest Magistrates' Court on March 25 'regarding a police application for football banning orders'. Chelsea fans sparked outrage last month when they were filmed singing racist chants and refusing to let a black man on a train ahead of a Champions League match against Paris St Germain. Scroll down for video . This still shows Chelsea football fans on the Paris Metro pushing a passenger to prevent him from boarding. Police said five men will appear in court 'regarding a police application for football banning orders' A Metropolitan Police statement said the summonses were served today and yesterday. Football banning orders are issued by courts following a conviction for a football-related offence after a complaint by the Crown Prosecution Service or a local police force, the Home Office website says. They can last for between three and 10 years. Breaches of the orders can result in a sentence of up to six months in prison. Footage captured by a bystander before Chelsea drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain appeared to show a man being pushed back on to the platform amid chants of 'We're racist, we're racist and that's the way we like it'. The commuter, Souleymane Sylla, 33, (pictured) said later he felt 'truly wounded to the bottom of my heart' The commuter, identified only as 33-year-old Souleymane, said later he felt 'truly wounded to the bottom of my heart'. He said: 'We're in 2015, aren't we, and we're in France. We're in a civilised country and when you are in a civilised country there are certain things you can't do. 'For me, it's a humiliation. I was humiliated in my country. I was humiliated in front of my family, humiliated in front of my mother and father.' The development comes on the day that the two teams meet in the return leg of the tie in London. They will compete for a place in the Champions League quarter-finals at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium tonight. Chelsea FC said previously it was 'appalled' and apologised to the victim, while manager Jose Mourinho said he was 'ashamed' of the fans involved. Five people have also been suspended from Chelsea's Stamford Bridge ground following investigations into the incident. The club has reiterated its promise to ban for life anyone proved to have been involved in the altercation and is helping police in the UK and Paris. The development comes on the day the two teams are to meet in the return leg of the tie in London . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Five men to appear in court to face football banning order hearings . Last month video showed Chelsea fans singing racist chant on Metro . It showed them chanting 'We're racist, we're racist, that's the way we like it' They also refused to let a black man on the train ahead of the match . Banning orders are issued for football related offences and convictions .


Leighton Meester shot to fame as the queen of the Upper East Side, Blair Waldorf, in cult hit Gossip Girl. Her on-screen best friend Serena - played by Blake Lively - has gone on to land some huge fashion and beauty campaigns and now Leighton looks set to give her a run for her money. The LA-based actress and singer, 28, stars in a style diary for designer footwear giant Jimmy Choo. Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester is the star of a stylish new shoot with Jimmy Choo . Jimmy Choo Kattie caged sandals . Buy here! Visit site . With the summer months on the horizon, we think now is a great time to freshen up our closets. And we're starting from the feet up! Here Leighton Mesteer is giving us some serious new season style inspiration as she stuns in this Jimmy Choo campaign. We love all the shots, but this one might be our fave. The striped co-ord set has been expertly teamed with a pair of clashing caged sandals. The eye-popping yellow nappa and printed leather caged sandals will compliment all your most stylish summer ensembles so why not click right to check them out? They are a little pricey but Jimmy Choo's are a great investment! Want the look for less? See our wear-with-everything buys below from the likes of 6PM and Sears. Lust For Life shoes at Heels.com . Visit site . Penny Loves Kenny shoes at Heels.com . Visit site . Fahrenheit Mark and Maddux heels at Sears . Visit site . BCBGeneration Callie sandals at 6PM . Visit site . The actress, who starred in Country Strong and on Broadway in Of Mice and Men, has shared her style diary, fashion tips and future plans with the designer label. 'The Jimmy Choo shoots were some of my favourite photos I've had taken,' she said. 'The clothes, and obviously shoes, bags and shades were wonderful, and the photography, styling and atmosphere was awesome. 'The whole team was such a pleasure to work with and it was the most fun day I've had shooting.' Speaking about her sense of style and how it's changed over the years, the actress, who cites Diane Keaton and Stevie Nicks as her icons, said: 'Like anyone, I've gone through phases, but the biggest difference is that I'm less concerned with fashion for fashion's sake. 'I find that I'm happiest when I'm comfortable in my favourite key items, so I just add or subtract from my tried and true items to create a certain look.' The LA-based actress and singer, 28, stars in a style diary for the designer footwear giant . Speaking about her latest style coup, the star said: 'The Jimmy Choo shoots were some of my favourite photos I've had taken. The clothes, and obviously shoes, bags and shades were wonderful' The actress and singer cites Diane Keaton and Stevie Nicks as her icons as she shares her bohemian style diary in the hazy new shoot . The former Gossip Girl star - who is married to actor Adam

Summary: Leighton found fame as Blair in Gossip Girl . Stars in a style diary shoot with Jimmy Choo . Actress is now hoping to take the music industry by storm .


A suspicious email about the death of a DJ-turned-conman was distributed this week . A suspicious email about the death of a DJ-turned-conman was distributed this week, as it was revealed that he racked up $250,000 in debts after setting up numerous fake businesses across Australia. The letter was sent to media outlets on Tuesday night, including radioinfo, claiming Dene Broadbelt had taken his own life. In 2014 Fairfax Media unveiled that the young fraudster, who goes by various aliases including Dene Broadbent, Dean Mussillon, Nic Lloyd and Clay O'Connor, had a series of ventures including a charity cancer walk. The 21-year-old has reportedly moved back to his NSW South Coast home and told the Bay Post/Moruya Examiner he had no knowledge of the letter. Radioinfo reports the email was sent by 'Jason Blackford', who delivered the news of Mr Broadbelt's supposed death. 'I have to inform everyone of the sad news that Dene Broadbelt died unexpectedly on Saturday night when he took his own life,' the email reads, shared by radioinfo. 'There is to be a memorial service held ASAP (date and time will be announced as soon as possible). We would ask that Dene's final wishes are observed, and there are to be no flowers, donations to World Vision would be welcomed instead.' A contact number was provided for Mr Broadbelt's mother, Suzanne, for those who needed further details about his funeral service. Mr Broadbelt has denied being a conman and further rejected claims that he faked his own death . Last year it was reported by Fairfax Media that Mr Broadbelt had incurred debts of more than $120,000 over an 18-month period from a number of scams. At the time, he said he was filming a Channel Seven charity outback walk for cancer and also claimed to be working as a promoter for a national music festival as well as posing to be a DJ talent agency chief. However Mr Broadbelt has denied being a conman and further rejected claims that he faked his own death. 'I am not dead,' he told the Bay Post/Moruya Examiner on Wednesday. 'I made a mistake when I was younger... I racked up a few debts, it came to $250,000. 'There was no option other to declare myself bankrupt.' He further stated that he was not responsible for writing the letter and says he has failed to contact Jason Blackford - a work experience student he had met while working at a radio station in Dubbo, north-west of Sydney. There had also been claims that Mr Broadbelt had recently tried to establish a real estate agency in Victoria, without a licence, which was also dismissed by the 21-year-old. He further told the Bay Post/Moruya Examiner he had changed his name to 'Harrison O'Connor' after receiving a number of death threats. For help or information contact beyondblue 1300 224 636 or Lifeline 131 114.

Summary: A suspicious email about the death of Dene Broadbelt was sent this week . The email informed media outlets how the fraudster had taken his own life . It was sent by 'Jason Blackford' who claimed to be a friend of Mr Broadfelt . Mr Broadfelt says he knows Mr Blackford but hasn't contacted him in years . The 21-year-old has also claimed that he had no knowledge of the letter . He also rejected claims that he is a conman but says he incurred debts up to $250,000 and had to declare bankruptcy .


A calf who was left crippled after a freak accident and risked being shot is now back walking again thanks to a pair of custom-made leg braces. Two-year-old Fawn from Woodstock, New York, apparently fell into a concrete manure pit when she was young and fractured her front left knee. A vet treated the injury but the break got infected. As a result, the calf resorted to 'crawling' on her knees and her bones grew into a bent shape. Her previous owner feared she might be euthanized as her range of motion deteriorated. However, rescue workers from Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary went out a limb to get the animal moving again. Scroll down for video . Action shot: Fawn the cow who was left crippled after a freak accident and risked being shot is now back walking again thanks to a pair of custom-made leg braces . Source of the problem: The calf from Woodstock, New York, apparently fell into a concrete manure pit when she was young and fractured her front left knee - A vet treated the injury but the break got infected . Fawn underwent surgery last year to get her legs straightened and funds were raised to get special boots made. Prices start around $800 per leg support. After weeks of rehab, the youngster was soon back on her hooves again. Video footage captured earlier this year shows her embracing the chilly weather and taking a stroll in the snow. Under the skin: The calf resorted to 'crawling' on her knees and her bones grew into a bent shape . Bow-legged: Her previous owner feared she might be euthanized as her range of motion deteriorated . In safe hands: However, rescue workers from Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary went out a limb to get the animal moving again - she underwent surgery last year to get her legs straightened . At one point she takes a slide on the ice but she quickly manages to regain balance. Fawn was primarily bred for milking purposes but now she will live out her days at the animal sanctuary. As she grows, her leg braces will need changing. Workers at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary concluded: 'Throughout her ordeal, Fawn has remained incredibly friendly and affectionate. 'She just loves people and other animals, and has become her doctor and vet students’ all-time favorite patient!' Transformation: Funds were raised to get special boots made - prices start around $800 per leg support - after weeks of rehab, the youngster was soon back on her hooves again . Farmyard friends: Fawn was primarily bred for milking purposes but now she will live out her days at the animal sanctuary - as she grows her leg braces will need changing .

Summary: Two-year-old Fawn from Woodstock, New York, apparently fell into a concrete manure pit when she was young and fractured her front left knee . A vet treated the injury but the break got infected . As a result, the calf resorted to 'crawling' on her knees and her bones grew into a bent shape . Her previous owner feared she might be shot dead . However, rescue workers from Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary went out a limb to get the animal moving again .


The shocking decline of young English players in the Premier League is revealed by new research published by The Mail on Sunday which shows that the academies of the Premier League’s current 20 clubs have produced just 57 first-team regulars over the past 10 years. In the week in which FA chairman Greg Dyke attempted to persuade Premier League clubs to increase the quota of home-grown players in their squad from eight to twelve, the new figures show that the nation’s elite clubs are producing fewer than three players per club on average over a decade with the league’s biggest clubs having some of the worst records. Chelsea have produced no home-grown first-team regulars since John Terry emerged at the start of the millennium. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City have had less than a handful each. Regular is defined as playing half or more of league games in a season. Scroll down to see a graphic showing how many home-grown first-team regulars your favourite club has had over the past decade . Premier League leaders Chelsea have produced no home-grown first-team regulars since John Terry emerged at the start of the millennium . The issue is becoming a major battleground between FA chairman Greg Dyke, who wants to introduce measures to increase opportunities for home-grown talent, and the Premier League clubs, who don’t want quotas forced upon them. The new research on home-grown regulars produced in the past decade shows that only Southampton and Aston Villa, with seven such players each, and Newcastle, with five, had produced five or more since the start of the 2005-06 season. The Southampton players who meet the criteria are Theo Walcott, Gareth Bale, Adam Lallana, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Ward-Prowse, Calum Chambers and Luke Shaw. Theo Walcott is one of an abundance of players that have made a name for themselves after coming through the ranks at Southampton . Gareth Bale came through the ranks at Southampton before becoming a star at Tottenham Hotspur and La Liga giants Real Madrid . West Ham United duo Mark Noble and Jack Collison came through the ranks at Upton Park, as did defender James Tomkins . Five of them have been capped by England, and Bale, the world’s most expensive footballer, by Wales, while James Ward-Prowse, 20 in November, has 28 England appearances below senior level. But given that Premier League clubs have spent around £600 million combined on their academies in the last decade alone, or about £3m per club per year on average, the number of players most have produced for their first teams is pitiful. The new research considers how many players the current 20 Premier League clubs have nurtured between the ages of 15-18 who have then gone on to be ‘regulars’ for that team. Southampton’s academy has produced more players in the decade than the seven mentioned but not who have yet become regulars as defined. On the same basis, Chelsea’s tally is zero, Manchester United’s is just two, in Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley. Liverpool and Arsenal have produced just three each, respectively

Summary: Premier League’s current 20 clubs have produced just 57 first-team regulars over the past 10 years . Chelsea have produced no home-grown first-team regulars since John Terry emerged at the start of the millennium . Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City have had less than a handful of homegrown stars each . Greg Dyke is attempting to persuade clubs to increase home-grown players squad quota from eight to twelve .


Princess Beatrice showed she has a royal flair for fashion as she turned up at the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition in a black tuxedo gown slashed to the thigh. The 26-year-old guaranteed all eyes were on her, yet still managed to appear elegant as she flashed some leg on her way into the venue. The slender princess inadvertently brought back memories of the 2012 Oscars, when pictures of Angelina Jolie 'legbombing' went viral on the internet. Scroll down for video . Princess Beatrice flashed some thing as she made her way up the steps of the V&A museum in Lodnon, where the opening of the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition is being held tonight . The princess accessorised her black dress with a sequinned butterfly hair-clip, a diamante bracelet and gold box clutch, along with a pair of black stiletto court shoes. Her make-up channeled a Fifties Hollywood star, with a smokey eye and a bright red matt lipstick. Beatrice is one of the most fashion-conscious members of the royal family and is frequently seen attending events with some of the UK's biggest IT girls. She is firm friends with the supermodel Kate Moss, who is also at the event this evening and is one of the stars of the party, with her 3D holographic image taking pride of place. Beatrice looked chic in a tuxedo-style long black gown, which she accessorised with a diamante bracelet and a gold clutch . Alexander McQueen Tuxedo Dress . Shop the designer at Net A Porter . Visit site . The Alexander McQueen label is all about standing out from the crowd and doing things differently, with this tuxedo dress being a prime example of the brand's classic with a twist style. In fact, when the late Lee McQueen was at the helm of the design house he became renowned for the statement clothes and controversial themes evident in his collections. Since Sarah Burton has taken over the label, she's continued to pay homage to this ethos. So if you're wearing McQueen eveningwear, you better get ready to make a statement, which is exactly what Princess Beatrice has done in this frock which features a thigh-high split, as well as a tuxedo design front that gives an androgynous spin to the look. The 'borrowed from the boys' trend is a go-to favorite of style icons like Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne and has a undeniably chic outcome. So if you fancy getting in on the action too, just get shopping our edit of tuxedo dresses below! Missguided blazer longline dress . Visit site . Missguided blazer dress . Visit site . Boohoo Claudia Tuxedo Dress . Visit site . BLAQUE LABEL dress at Revolve Clothing . Visit site . Beatrice offset her auburn hair with a striking red lip . The princess appeared delighted to be at the exhibition of the late designer . Beatrice's thing-baring gown served as a reminder of the 'legbomb' that Angelina Jolie did at the 2012 Oscars . The new Savage Beauty retrospective that will be the largest retrospective

Summary: Princess Beatrice wore thigh-flashing gown at new V&A show opening . The 26-year-old royal accessorised look with Fifties-style make-up . She joined likes of Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Salma Hayek at event .


Jenson Button has called for patience from McLaren's fans as the team head into the unknown following a tough winter of pre-season testing. Of the nine teams on display over the three four-day tests these past few weeks, McLaren suffered the ignominy of finishing bottom of the pile in terms of kilometres and laps covered. That was perhaps not too unexpected given the team's switch to Honda power units from this term, with the Japanese manufacturer the new kids on the block and a year behind in development of the complicated system compared to Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault. Jenson Button has called for patience from McLaren fans after a tough winter of pre-season testing . The major surprise was just how few laps McLaren managed overall - just 177, less than half of another surprise team in eighth on the list in Red Bull who chalked up 359. With this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix approaching fast, at present there are doubts as to not only the pace of the McLaren-Honda, but also whether Button and team-mate Kevin Magnussen - standing in for Fernando Alonso - will even see the chequered flag. As ever, though, Button's enthusiasm is boundless as he said: 'I'm so excited to be back in Melbourne. 'After the ups and downs of 2014, I feel the challenge of 2015 is a completely new chapter in my career and I'm totally up for it. 'I also love Melbourne. It's a fantastic city with great people and the atmosphere is always buzzing, and Albert Park is the perfect place for the season-opener. 'While we know the city and the circuit well, what is more of an unknown is how we will fare in the MP4-30. Button drives his McLaren car during day two of winter testing in Montmelo last month . 'McLaren-Honda have been working incredibly hard over the winter, and although we would, of course, have liked to cover more miles in Jerez and Barcelona, I can definitely see a difference in the car from the first day to the last. 'The team's commitment to development and improvement, in Woking and in Japan, is astonishing, and despite some tricky days in testing we are seeing definitive progress. 'The car is a solid base which gives me optimism we will get there, we just need patience.' Button appreciates this weekend may be a tough one for all the team, but the 35-year-old will be giving it everything to gain a result. 'Melbourne is always a fascinating spectacle, nobody quite knows where they'll be in comparison to their rivals,' added Button . Button celebrates after winning the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in March 2012 . 'Even though the other teams are in the second year of the turbo era, all of the development from last year has been done very much behind the scenes, so I don't think anyone has quite shown their full hand yet. 'For us, the race at Albert Park will be a huge learning curve, but I'll be working flat-out with my engineers to get

Summary: McLaren have had a tough winter of pre-season testing . The team managed just 177 laps, less than half of Red Bull's 359 . The Australian Grand Prix takes place in Melbourne this weekend . CLICK HERE for all the latest Australian GP build-up .


Juventus have been given a list of players they should sign if they want to win the Champions League in the future. Super agent Mino Raiola named a number of players including Everton's Romelu Lukaku as must-have signings, while also reiterating keeping hold of his client Paul Pogba is vital. Speaking to Tuttosport, the Italian revealed the stars that the Serie A champions need to buy if they want to be the best team in European football. Romelu Lukaku (left) is a player Mino Raiola has mentioned as a someone Juventus need to sign . Keeping hold of Paul Pogba (centre) is also crucial if they want to win the Champions League in the future . He said: 'In order to win the Champions League, Juve should keep Pogba, then sign Kishna from Ajax, Lukaku from Everton and Jonathas from Elche. 'In defence they ought to buy Rodrigo Ely from Avellino. He is the Pogba of defenders and is liked by half the football world, including Juve. 'Kishna would be a fantastic signing, as he's a mixture of Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel Di Maria and Robin van Persie. We'll see what Ajax think.' Ricardo Kishna celebrates after scoring during the Dutch Eredivisie the PSV and Ajax match . Kishna, 20, came up through the Ajax youth academy, with the versatility to be able to play on either wings and has taken the Eredivisie by storm. Lukaku is Everton's record signing and Belgium international who has 15 goals in 38 competitive club games this season. Brazilian centre-forward Jonathas is currently on loan at Elche from Pescara and has nine goals and five assists in 23 La Liga games this season. Jonathas (centre) whose on-loan at Elche was a player Raiola reckons the club should attempt to sign . Meanwhile, Raiola also confirmed reports Juventus attempted to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund but were rebuffed in their approach. 'It's true, they wanted him in January, but Borussia said he was not for sale. They might make another attempt in June. 'I'd see Mkhitaryan doing very well in the same team as Pogba.'

Summary: Mino Raiola gave a list of players Juventus should sign in the future . Everton striker Romelu Lukaku was one of the stars listed by the agent . Raiola also added Juve must keep hold of Paul Pogba if they want success .


Out there in celebrity land, in the mink-lined nurseries of the filthy rich, a new breed of fearsomely spoilt children are being raised by their fearsomely spoilt parents. These indulged tots are hatched into a world where budgets have no bounds and reality is a misty blur on the ever-golden horizon. Look at them. They are in furs before they are five, Chanel before six and in bed by seven. And while dressed in the finest of clothes, they eat in the best restaurants, are entertained like emperors and hot-housed in luxury that would make a sultan blush. Meanwhile, the gruesome irony of being given designer shoes before they can walk and expensive birthday parties before they can talk seems to be lost on their crazed, doting, cash-scattering parents. Scroll down for video . First birthday bling: Tama Ecclestone's little girl Sophia . Thank goodness the tots always have a gem-encrusted rattle to hand, perhaps to shake at the folly of it all. Take Tamara Ecclestone. You can always depend on Tams to raise the pamper bar to hitherto unheard of heights of deluxe lunacy — and this week she did not let us down. The 30-year-old daughter of Formula One billionaire Bernie Ecclestone and her husband, Jay Rutland, have just returned from a holiday in Italy to celebrate his birthday. Before their next holiday, they had the small matter of celebrating daughter Sophia’s first birthday this week — and Tamara was determined it was an event that would never be forgotten. Not by Sophia, who is too young to have a coherent thought running through her gorgeous little head. But by everyone else who goggled at the £70,000 or so spent on turning the front courtyard of their London home into Sophia’s very own petting zoo, complete with puppies, Shetland ponies and a baby zebra. A rather glum-looking zebra, to be honest, but in terms of competitive party-throwing, the little critter certainly earned his stripes. There was also a real live princess, complete with a wimple, and a platoon of security men delivering gift-wrapped presents for the lucky baby. In pride of place was a rather garish gazebo made entirely of pink balloons with Sophia’s initials picked out in white. As well as a petting zoo with puppies, Shetland ponies and a baby zebra, Sophie was also lucky enough to have a decadent princess palace created out of pink and white balloons . If you have ever wondered what a doctor would see while performing liver surgery on Mr Blobby, wonder no more. Tamara also posted photographs on social media of Sophia enjoying her birthday breakfast in her couture pyjamas, surrounded by giant soft toys and a whispering forest of helium balloons. Another gift, wrapped with a pink velvet ribbon, awaited her perusal on her high chair tray. What and who was all this lavish fuss for? Certainly not for the child, who would have been as puzzled as the zebra about what was going on. However, events like this somehow seem to be more about making an affluent statement than

Summary: Tamara Ecclestone had a zebra at daughter, Sophia's extravagant bash . Tom Cruise bought a flat in Manhattan, New York for Suri . While the Beckham's bought a Damien Hurst painting for Harper .


An endoscopy revealed MP Mike Weatherley's heartburn was in fact oesophageal cancer . MP Mike Weatherley was out for dinner with friends when, inexplicably, he found himself struggling to swallow. ‘It felt as if the food was catching on the way down,’ says the Conservative member for Hove and Portslade in East Sussex. ‘After a few mouthfuls I realised it wasn’t going to budge and I had to run to the toilet and throw up.’ Initially, he put it down to a bug, but over the next week it happened again and again. ‘Soup was fine but anything tougher, such as steak, would feel as if it was catching,’ says Mike, 57, who is divorced and has three children aged 27, 25 and 22. ‘I was not overly concerned; I thought I was a relatively healthy person, I don’t smoke and I play sport. 'Being a Parliamentarian, however, brings with it an unhealthy lifestyle — I often would not eat until midnight and I drink a bit more than the official guidelines. But I thought, on balance, I was in pretty good shape.’ His only complaint was the odd bit of heartburn. But he thought that was a common problem and nothing to worry about. However, in December 2011, after three weeks with no improvement, he realised it was time to see his doctor. She thought it might be acid indigestion or reflux and prescribed some strong antacids, which didn’t help. She also referred Mike for an endoscopy, when a camera attached to a tube is fed down the throat. He had the investigation five weeks later which found he had a growth bulging across his oesophagus, the pipe that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Tests revealed it was cancer. ‘I felt as if the floor had dropped away,’ he says. ‘I thought: “That’s it, I’m going to die.” 'I was thinking of my three children, and how I wouldn’t see them go on to establish their own families and I’d never meet my grandchildren.’ Oesophageal cancer is becoming increasingly common. Between 1977 and 2011, the number of cases soared — by 65 per cent in men and 26 per cent in women, according to Cancer Research UK. ‘No other country in Europe has a higher incidence of this cancer than we do,’ says Michael Griffin, professor of gastrointestinal surgery at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle. We have the highest incidence of the most common form of oesophageal cancer — called adenocarcinoma — in the world, he adds. This is thought to be linked to our high rates of obesity and alcohol intake. The prognosis is often poor: only 40 per cent of patients are alive 12 months after their diagnosis. ‘There is a very low survival rate for this cancer,’ says Tom Stansfeld, health information officer at Cancer Research UK. ‘After ten years, there is only a 10 per cent survival rate, whereas with breast or testicular cancer the rate is 80 to 90 per cent.’ One of the main problems is that people aren’t aware of the

Summary: Mike Weatherley struggled to swallow and felt food catching in his throat . The MP said his only symptoms was the odd bout of heartburn . But tests revealed he had a tumour bulging across his oesophagus, the pipe that carries food from the mouth to the stomach . Low survival rate for the cancer because people are not aware of the symptoms, so the disease is often not picked up until it is too late .


The UK is to supply a further package of non-lethal military equipment worth £850,000 as a gift to the government of Ukraine, it has been announced. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the package will include first aid kits, night vision goggles, helmets, GPS (global positioning system) units and 'ruggedised' laptops. The announcement comes a day after Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond flew to the eastern European country's capital Kiev for talks with Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and foreign minister Pavlo Klimkin. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the UK is sending more non-lethal aid to Ukraine . In a written statement to the House of Commons, Mr Fallon said that the UK's gift came in response to a request from Kiev for help with basic equipment, supplies of which have been depleted by months of instability caused by Russian-backed separatists in the east of the country. Mr Fallon said: 'This Government is committed to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. As a result of their prolonged engagement in this conflict, the Ukrainians face a serious shortage of basic equipment, and have requested help. 'Our proposed gift of non-lethal equipment is designed to prevent further Ukrainian fatalities and casualties and to help improve situational awareness on the ground.' And he added: ' Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea and its destabilising activities in eastern Ukraine, including direct military support to the separatists, have demonstrated its disregard for international law. 'The latest ceasefire agreement, reached in Minsk on February 12 and which came into force on February 15, has seen a reduction in violence in the conflict zone. We very much hope it will help end the conflict. 'However, fighting has not ceased in some areas and there continues to be fatalities and casualties amongst the Ukrainian armed forces.' The gift comes after Kiev asks Britain for help with basic equipment. Pictured: Ukrainian paratroopers taking part in drill .

Summary: Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced £850,000 aid package . Includes first aid kits, night vision goggles, helmets, and laptops . Gift comes after a request from Kiev for help with basic equipment .


A woman who claims to have captured paranormal activity on camera says he is being haunted by the ghost of her dead brother with whom she had a troubled relationship. Donna Ayres, 33, says she has moved house five times in order to try and escape the spirit, but it has followed her each time. The mother-of-four, from Burnley, Lancashire, says she has been left with bruises from the ghoul, and on one occasion was pinned down to the bed. In another video taken by Ms Ayres a spoon begins moving around on her kitchen counter (pictured) The spoon appears to be dragged around by some unseen force before standing up on its end and beginning to spin around on its tip . She even claims to have captured some of the hauntings on film, including levitating spoons, light fixtures swinging from the ceiling, and a Ouija board flying across the room. Ms Ayres, who lives with partner Jason Heys, 45, said the disturbances began happening in 2009 around the time her brother Paul passed away. She said: 'Ever since my brother died strange things have occurred in every house I’ve lived in, it’s been a living hell. Among the spooky happenings that Ms Ayres has recorded is a light fixture swinging from the ceiling . 'Probably the worst time was when I was pinned to the bed, I’ll never forget it - it was very traumatic. 'I believe this is happening because death has always followed me, but I have strong suspicions the spirit could be my brother, who died when I was younger. 'We had a very troubled relationship, perhaps that’s why he’s come back to haunt me.' Ms Ayres said she began trying to capture the ghost's movements on film with her camera phone after people began doubting her story. However she now believes she has angered the spirit after the spooky happenings have become more common. She added: 'The paranormal activity first started in 2009 when I began to hear bangs at night, and then scratches appeared on the wall. 'Since these first encounters I've had nothing but rampant paranormal activity in every house I've lived in, I'm just at the end of my tether. 'I have even woke up with bruises some mornings, despite not being in contact with anyone. 'It's hard to get the footage as sometimes the paranormal activity is too quick to film, but I think I've done well to catch what I have with a basic camera phone. The mother-of-four, who lives with partner Jason Heys, 45, says she has moved house five times in order to escape the ghost, but says it is following her from property to property . Ms Ayres said she began recording the incidents (which included a levitating spoon) to convince people of her story, but now fears she may have angered the spirit . 'Given the rocky relationship with my brother, I genuinely believe this ghost is haunting me, not just the house which I live in, which is the most terrifying thing.' The videos have sparked

Summary: Donna Ayres, 33, says the hauntings began in 2009 after brother Paul died . Said pair had fraught relationship and believes he is behind spooky activity . Has recorded cup appearing to move on its own and levitating spoon . Mother has moved house five times but says spirit keeps following her .


More than 20,000 protesters have marched through Moscow to protest against the killing of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov. Crowds of mourners and activists were seen waving flags and holding placards of the murdered Russian politician's face as they made their way through the city centre towards where he was killed on Friday night. As the vast protest snaked its way through the Russian capital, men, women and children could be seen holding back tears as they held up signs reading: 'I am not afraid.' Meanwhile in London, dozens of protesters waving Ukrainian flags gathered outside the Russian Embassy to demonstrate against Vladimir Putin's government. Scroll down for video . More than 20,000 protesters marched through Moscow in a mass demonstration against the killing of Boris Nemtsov, organisers said . Thousands of protesters marched in Moscow in memory of Boris Nemtsov, who was shot dead in a 'contract hit' on Friday . The huge crowds marched behind a huge banner reading: 'Those bullets for everyone of us, heroes never die!' The demonstrators waved hundreds of Russian flags as they marched along streets next to the river in the Russian capital . Thousands of protesters have marched through Moscow following the killing of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov . Crowds of mourners and activists were seen waving flags and holding placards showing the Russian opposition leader's face . Mourners make their way through the centre of the Russian capital and towards where Mr Nemtsov was killed . Dozens of protesters with Ukrainian flags also gathered outside the Russian Embassy in London to voice their anger at Mr Nemtsov's death . Marina Litvinenko, the wife of murdered Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, joined demonstrators outside the embassy in London . There were an estimated 20,000 on the streets, while organisers claimed there were as many as 70,000. Demonstrations on this scale are rarely seen in Russia, where the government does not often give approval to mass protests. Hundreds had already planned to rally against Vladimir Putin's today, but this protest was abandoned to instead demonstrate against Mr Nemtsov's death in an apparent 'contract hit' in the shadow of the Kremlin. Russian riot police, armed with batons, were observing the protest which remained peaceful. The mood was sombre, with heavy security as police helicopters flew overhead and police boats patrolled the river. Families, the old and young walked slowly, with many carrying portraits of Mr Nemtsov, who was shot dead while walking home from a restaurant in central Moscow on Friday night. 'If we can stop the campaign of hate that's being directed at the opposition, then we have a chance to change Russia. If not then we face the prospect of mass civil conflict,' Gennady Gudkov, an opposition leader, said before the march. 'The authorities are corrupt and don't allow any threats to them to emerge. Boris was uncomfortable for them.' The march follows last night's demonstration on the bridge where Mr Nemtsov was shot, with scores of mourners gathering to lay flowers. Among placards left among the tributes were some reading 'je suis Boris', 'Putin killed

Summary: More than 20,000 march through Moscow to protest against the killing of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov . Vast crowds of mourners and activists waved flags and held placards which read: 'I am not afraid' Protest comes two days after Mr Nemtsov was shot dead in 'contract hit' as he walked along bridge near the Kremlin . CCTV footage shows person approaching Mr Nemtsov, shooting him and escaping in a nearby getaway car . Widow of murdered Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko says she had 'no doubt' killing was politically motivated . Meanwhile dozens gather outside the Russian Embassy in London to protests against Putin government .


President Barack Obama said Monday that American politicians in an era of partisanship should try to carry themselves more like Edward M. Kennedy. As politicians from both political parties lauded the late Massachusetts senator's collegial spirit at the dedication of an institute that bears his name, Obama said it was appropriate for Kennedy to want 'a monument not to himself but to what we the people have the power to do together.' The $79 million institute, built next to the John F. Kennedy presidential library on Boston's Columbia Point, was envisioned by Kennedy before he was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008. He died the following year. Scroll down for video . President Barack Obama, right, embraces Victoria Reggie Kennedy, widow of former U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy as she introduces Obama at the dedication ceremony for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, in Boston, Massachusetts . 'What if we carried ourselves more like Ted Kennedy?' Obama asked during his speech. Obama praised Kennedy for looking for 'common ground' with his Republican colleagues . Obama shakes hands with former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott of Mississippi, as Connecticut State Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr., watches during the opening of the $79 million institute that is located next door to the presidential library of Kennedy's brother, the late John F. Kennedy. From left are, Lott, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, Kennedy, first lady Michelle Obama, the president, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Edward Markey of Massachusetts . Jean Kennedy, center, is flanked by Vice President Joe Biden, left, and former Rhode Island Rep. Patrick Kennedy. Biden also spoke at the event, remarking that Kennedy 'treated me like a little brother' The president said today that he he hoped the institute could help restore confidence in government at a time of great cynicism, giving a young student a chance to debate in its full-scale replica of the Senate chamber. 'What if we carried ourselves more like Ted Kennedy?' Obama asked. 'What if our politics, our democracy, were as elevated as he envisions it to be?' Obama said. Instead, the president said citizens are cynical about government and disgusted by politicians' trivial pursuits and grandstanding for 'cameras instead of colleagues.' Joan Kennedy, Ted Kennedy's first wife, stands up as she is recognized during the dedication ceremony . Journalist Maria Shriver, a niece of Ted Kennedy, was also on hand for the dedication (left). Michelle Obama was pictured by her husband's side during the ceremony (right) Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of John F. Kennedy - brother to Ted - and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, was also spotted in the crowd . Former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy, the son of Ted Kennedy, sits next to former presidential hopeful John McCain during the dedication ceremony . 'Fear so permeates our politics instead of hope. People fight to get in the Senate only to get afraid,' the president told some 1,800 Kennedy friends, family and politicians from both parties gathered for the dedication. He said Kennedy was never afraid to compromise with Republicans, even if it would

Summary: Kennedy died in 2009 after a battle with brain cancer . Politicians from both political parties lauded the late Massachusetts senator's collegial spirit at the dedication of an institute bearing his name . Built next to the John F. Kennedy presidential library in Boston, it was was envisioned by Kennedy before he was diagnosed . 'No one made the Senate come alive like Ted Kennedy,' Obama said; he served in the upper chamber with Kennedy for three and a half years . Kennedy backed Obama for the Oval Office in 2008 over fellow senator Hillary Clinton of New York, comparing him John F. Kennedy . Known as the 'Lion of the Senate,' Ted Kennedy held his position as statesman in the U.S. Senate for nearly 50 years .


Driving has been blamed for making many people lazy. So Italian engineers at Italdesign Giugiaro have teamed up with Audi and Technogym to get car owners to exercise when they’re stuck in traffic. The result is a high-end self-driving electric car with basic gym equipment built into the seats and floor, a fridge for drinks and a Wellness mode. Italdesign Giugiaro has created the world’s first autonomous electric car with gym equipment built into the seats and floor. Two handles are fitted into the rear seats and pop out of their compartment at the press of a button. For lower limbs, two flat boards designed by Technogym have been fitted to the floor . The concept model is called Gea and was presented at Geneva's 85th International Motor Show this week. It is dubbed 'the future of luxury mobility.' It has so-called 'book-type' doors that can be opened remotely and beam a red carpet from the car onto the floor. Two aluminium handles designed by Technogym are fitted into the rear seats. By activating a sensor, the handles pop out of the compartment and can be used for upper body routines. Senzati recently unveiled its luxuriously modified Jet Sprinter van. Its layout and features, such as the colour of the seats, can be customised. It boasts a 6.5ft (two metre) sunroof, luxury bathroom, office, fridge and entertainment system - among other features - depending on the specification. The vehicle was built by Coventry-based Senzati and is based on Mercedes’ Sprinter van, sometimes used by tradesmen. It set out to design a vehicle to provide passengers with ‘the space uniquely found in a decent sized private jet’ that is able to be manoeuvred in cities and be discrete from the exterior. The vehicle starts at £209,000 ($318,000) and is made to look discrete from the outside. For lower limbs, two flat boards have been fitted to the floor. These can be made to be raised and used for stepping exercises. And a built-in monitor displays a video tutorial of Technogym exercise routines to help the user vary their workouts. There is also room between the seats for a small fridge where drinks can be stored. And at the top to this compartment, a small drawer contains cosmetics and a perfumed pouch for aromatherapy. Elsewhere, when the driver selects Wellness mode dashboard LED lights turn to amber to create a ‘warmer, more relaxing atmosphere’. A Business mode turns the Gea into a mobile office with two 19-inch screens that drop from the roof to let passengers choose what information is shown. The front passenger seat can also turn through 180 degrees to hold meetings on the move. And in Dream mode the front seats join and fold-out to add a footrest, while the right rear seat can turn into a fully flat bed. LEDs project a relaxing blue light, the windows darken and pictures of galaxies and starry skies appear on the monitors and on the front dashboard. The concept model (illustrated) is called Gea and was presented at Geneva's 85th International Motor Show

Summary: Engineers at Italdesign Giugiaro and Audi teamed up with Technogym . Aluminium handles and flat boards are fitted into the seats and floor . Once a sensor is pressed the handles pop out of the compartment . These handles can then be used for upper body routines . For lower limbs, the boards can be raised and used for stepping exercises . Its Wellness mode dims the lighting and makes the cabin warmer . While its Business mode turns the autonomous car into a mobile office .


This is the moment an alleged thief's Houdini-style escape from a Walmart store was branded 'insane' after he climbed up into a ceiling, kicked his way out, and ran out of the front door. The man, who earned the nickname 'Spiderman' from employees, was caught on video staging the daredevil escape in Mobile, Alabama. He was first cornered by Walmart employees at the front door of the store after he allegedly grabbed a debit card, shoes, hat, watch and underwear. Caught in the act: The thief was first cornered by employees at the front door of the store after he allegedly grabbed a debit card, shoes, hat, watch and underwear and was then taken to the security office . Dangling: Eyewitnesses heard a large banging sound above and saw the man kick out a portion of the ceiling, where he dangled from the hole, pictured, . Brannan Lynn, an eyewitness, caught all of the action on camera while he and his father ate at the adjacent McDonald's. They watched as the thief was dragged to a security office but somehow managed to crawl into the ceiling. Lynn said he heard a large banging sound above him and witnessed the man kick out a portion of the ceiling, where he dangled from the hole, balanced on top of the door's frame, then fled. Lynn told AL.com: 'It was insane. It was unbelievable the great timing he had.' Stunned onlookers were unable to stop the suspect as he sprinted out to the parking lot, jumped into a red car, and made his escape. Mobile Police Officer Terence Perkins said the suspect dropped all of the stolen items before fleeing Walmart. Police said he has not been caught and is still at large. Catch me if you can: The man balanced on top of the door's frame for quite some time before jumping down and fleeing . Gaping hole: The suspect left a large hole in the ceiling after he burst through it and escaped. He is still at large .

Summary: The alleged thief earned the nickname 'Spider-man' from employees . He grabbed a debit card, shoes, hat, watch and underwear from the store . Employees took him to an office but he crawled into the ceiling, then fled . Police said he dropped all of the stolen items before fleeing Walmart . An eyewitness saw him drive off in a red car and he is still at large .


The BBC could lose millions of pounds a year if it sacks Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson . The BBC is set to lose as much as £67million a year if Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson is sacked over claims he punched a producer. The corporation's commercial arm rakes in an estimated £50million a year from selling the rights to Top Gear overseas, with the show watched in 214 countries around the world. On top of that, BBC Worldwide makes millions more from Top Gear Magazine and live shows in the UK and abroad, as well as sales of DVDs. But all of this could be lost if Clarkson is sacked - an outcome he hinted at during a charity ball last night. The Top Gear star, who is alleged to have hit producer Oisin Tymon during a 'fracas' over a steak dinner, said he wanted to do one more lap of the show's track 'before the 'f****** b******* sack me'. The BBC could lose tens of millions of pounds in annual profit if they do give Clarkson his marching orders, with the sale of the show overseas making £50million. Top Gear Magazine has a global circulation of 1.7m, bringing in another estimated £7.4million - not including profit from advertising, as well as the costs of producing and shipping the magazine. The motoring programme is also set to make around £7.35million in sales of tickets to its 14 live shows in the UK this year. The conservative estimate is based on 15,000 tickets sold for each show at the cheapest price of £35 each, however with more expensive tickets and VIP packages available, this figure could be far higher. Car manufacturers are also thought to pay to have their cars featured on the stadium tours. The programme's 2014 Christmas DVD - Top Gear Perfect Road Trip 2 - was the highest-selling in the UK, with 272,000 copies bought in just three months, accounting for about £2.17million. Other DVDs, Top Gear merchandise and mobile apps are other sources of revenue that could be cut off if the show comes to and end with the sacking of Clarkson, with Richard Hammond and James May refusing to film without their suspended co-presenter. Last night the Top Gear frontman was caught on camera as he launched into a foul-mouthed rant at the BBC during a charity gala. BBC Worldwide makes millions of pounds from the shows offshoots, including Top Gear Magazine (left) - which has a 1.7m circulation - and the programme's DVD releases (right) Rant: Clarkson, pictured next to Pink Floyd's Nick Mason, hinted that he expects to be sacked by the BBC . Clarkson, speaking in north London to raise money to help disadvantaged youths, said he wanted to do one more lap of the show's track 'before the 'f****** b******* sack me'. He told guests at The Roundhouse Gala that the driving series 'was a great show and they've f***** it up'. A video of his speech emerged as it was claimed last night that Clarkson visited his producer's home to apologise for

Summary: BBC could lose tens of millions of pounds if Jeremy Clarkson is sacked . Top Gear makes £50million a year for BBC Worldwide in sales overseas . Live shows and Top Gear Magazine estimated to bring in further £15million . Sales of DVDs, merchandise and apps could be lost if Clarkson is sacked . The presenter hinted at sacking in foul-mouthed rant at the BBC last night . Clarkson says Top Gear 'was a great show and they've f***** it up' He is alleged to have punched a producer in a 'fracas' over a steak dinner .


A U.S. Coast Guard ship was cutting ice on frozen-over Lake St Clair Thursday morning when they came across a bizarre sight: a young man walking out on the ice alone in sub-freezing temperatures. When crew members brought the curious 25-year-old man on board, he said he was trying to walk from Detroit to Toronto. Detroit lies on the southwestern shore of Lake St Clair, and the unidentified ice-walker was found just half a mile from Seaway Island on the opposite shore. From there it's a 201-mile journey on land to reach the Canadian capital. Scroll down for video . Rescued: The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man on Thursday morning, who they found walking alone on the middle of frozen-over Lake St Clair . Ice walker: The man told his rescuers that he was trying to walk from Detroit to Toronto. Detroit is on the southwestern shore of St Clair, and the unidentified man was found just a half-mile from an island on the opposite shore . All alone: Coast Guardsmen say the man stood out since he wasn't wearing the type of clothes used for snowmobiling or ice-fishing on the lake . U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Second Class Scott Sjostrom first spotted the Michigan man walking on the lake around 9:30am on Thursday. The sight was especially odd considering how the man was dressed: in regular pedestrian clothes - not the heavy gear used for snowmobiling or ice fishing. He also wasn't carrying a flotation device, and Sjostrom says he could have easily broken through the ice and drowned. 'That raised flags right off the bat,' Sjostrom told MLive. Sjostrom and another Coast Guardsman then put on gear to walk on the ice towards the man who, though able to stand and walk, was clearly suffering from hypothermia. 'When we got to him, you could tell the cold was getting to him,' said Sjostrom. 'He was very lethargic ... He was shivering very bad.' He also wouldn't speak at first and had a '1,000-yard stare'. When they got him back to the ship and started treating him for the cold, the man started talking and revealed his travel plans. It's believed he had been walking for two to three days when the Coast Guard found him. The Coast Guard then brought the man back to port just after noon where he received further treatment. It was the first rescue by a Great Lakes ice cutter boat in four years. The boats break up ice on the lakes to clear travel for commercial shipping. 'Most of us joined the Coast Guard to protect life,' Lt. Joshua Zike, commanding officer of the Neah Bay, said in a prepared statement. 'Our primary mission during the winter months is breaking ice to keep commercial traffic moving, but preserving life will always come first.'

Summary: The unidentified 25-year-old man was spotted walking about a half mile from Canada's Seaway Island on Lake St Clair Thursday morning . The Coast Guard rescued the man, who said he was trying to walk from Detroit to Toronto and was two to three days into the journey . Detroit lies on the southwestern short of St Clair, and the ice-walker was found not far from the opposite side .


From the modesty of bloomers to the seductiveness of lacy corsets, a new exhibition gives us a rare glimpse into the most intimate and private parts of history. The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney have unveiled their 'Undressed: 350 Years of Underwear in Fashion' collection, which features undergarments from the 17th-century to more modern garments worn by celebrities such as Emma Watson, Cindy Crawford and even Queen Victoria. The exhibition features 81 pieces from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and includes a section devoted to the fetish corsets and fur-trimmed designs of racy Australian dominatrix Madame Lash. Scroll down for video . A highlight of the exhibition is this hot pink corset from the 18th century . Apart from a brief stint in Bendigo and Perth, the collection has never been seen by any members of the public before and lead curator Edwina Ehrman believes people will be both shocked and intrigued by what's on display. 'The exhibition focuses on how important underwear has been since the 17th century right through to the present day,' Ms Ehrman told Daily Mail Australia. 'It looks at the way women have used underwear and garments to constrict their body. 'For instance when it was desirable to have a slim waist or broaden their hips.' The collection also takes a look at the more practical aspects of underwear, such as hygiene and keeping women warm in the Winter or cool in the Summer. In the 18th century, proprietary was measured by the type of clothes you wore and while this is very much a fashion exhibition, it also delves into the social aspects of underwear and its status in society. A special section of the exhibition has been dedicated to famous dominatrix Madame Lash . 77 mannequins will showcase over 81 garments at the exhibition. The V&A house over 100,000 items and the collection is particularly strong from the 18th century onwards. The vast majority of the garments come from the museum's own archives however some garments were borrowed from designers to showcase their work. The exhibition is ordered chronologically. The first section covers the practical side of underwear while the second section looks at how underwear was used to fit the body and seduce men. It looks at corsets, targeting in the 18th century and how women's shapes have changed. The bra is then introduced with the girdle and the collection shows how important technology has been in the advancement of undergarments. There is a section which looks at the Victorian period and very closely at the fashions from the 20th century and particularly the 1990s. 'Some of the garments on display have been worn in adverts or fashion magazines to promote underwear and the fashionable body image,' Ms Ehrman said. The key image from the exhibition is that of a hot pink corset with delicate black lace detailing. 77 mannequins will showcase 81 designs from the 17th century onwards, including racy, seductive and functional underwear . It was considered quite racy in the 1890s and was an extremely unexpected colour from that era.

Summary: A new collection at the Powerhouse Museum will showcase 350 years of underwear . From bloomers to corsets, nothing is out of bounds and it is set to shock and intrigue visitors . Famous designers such as Calvin Klein and Vivienne Westwood feature in the exhibition . A special section will be dedicated to Australian dominatrix Madame Lash .


An Oklahoma City man arrived home to find a broken package from Amazon and surveillance footage that explained the damaged goods: the USPS delivery woman chucked it over a fence and onto his porch. Pedro Gonzales was shocked as he watched on his home CCTV the unfamiliar postal worker pull up beside him home, leave her truck and then fling the bulky manila envelope onto his porch. 'I’ve never seen this person before, but usually we get pretty good service,' he told KOCO. No respect: This Oklahoma City postal worker was caught on a home's cameras tossing a valuable package over a fence and onto the homeowner's porch . Damaged: The package at center right was damaged went it hit the porch, says homeowner Pedro Gonzales . U.S. Postal Service officials were informed of the matter and, after a brief investigation, discovered the offending postwoman. Unfortunately for Gonzales and his Oklahoma City community, Postal Service rules don't allow them to release the name of the offender. They can't even say whether or not she was punished. 'Seeing someone just toss it like that really gets on my nerves,' Gonzales fumed. All the Postal Service has done is assure community members that steps have been taken to ensure they will receive the best mail delivery possible. 'We take great pride in delivering the mail to the American public, that’s what we do. We do it every day.,' said a USPS spokesperson. Two USPS representatives also visited the Gonzales home to apologize. What's more, Amazon has offered Gonzales a 20 percent discount for his negative experience. 'Seeing someone just toss it like that really gets on my nerves,' Gonzales fumed . USPS rules do not allow them to name the woman or say whether she's been punished, but officials there have said she's been identified internally .

Summary: The Oklahoma City letter carrier is clearly seen on home surveillance video tossing a package over a home's fence onto its porch . US Postal Service rules preclude them from identifying the employee or even saying whether or not she was punished .


Today show host Karl Stefanovic has been forced to eat a spicy curry as punishment after his '7-Eleven' sledge against a group of Indian cricket fans caused viewer backlash. Stefanovic was hit with a barrage of criticism when he asked a group of Indian fans at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday 'who's going to be manning 7-Elevens today?'. The fan hilariously hit back saying 'you might have to look at Centrelink as well I think Karl' in terms of Australians at the World Cup match. The Channel Nine host offered a light-hearted apology on Friday morning before his co-hosts brought out an extremely hot Indian curry that left him sweating and watery-eyed. Scroll down for videos . Today show host Karl Stefanovic has been forced to eat a spicy curry as punishment after his '7-Eleven' sledge against a group of Indian cricket fans caused viewer backlash . 'I love India and I love the contribution Indians make in many different vocations across this great country. Our country is richer for having you and so are our sauces,' Stefanovic said as he gave his apology. 'Firstly to those members of the Indian community - our guest yesterday gave as good as he got and that banter continued in the true spirit of the world cup. 'After the show we had a great conversation. He owned me on air and off air. It was thought to be fun, it was fun, I enjoyed it and he enjoyed it. 'The comments were intended to be taken in the most light-hearted possible way. For anyone of you interpreting the comments in a different way my heartfelt apologies.' The Channel Nine host offered a light-hearted apology on Friday morning before his co hosts brought out an extremely hot Indian curry . The curry left Stefanovic with watery eyes and caused him to sweat on the breakfast television set . It came after an Indian fans (right) told Stefanovic he should be concerned as Centrelink would be empty of Australians as they all watch the cricket ahead of the semi-final match . Stefanovic then also offered an apology to New Zealanders after calling them 'dole bludgers', but continued to sledge fans at various times throughout the morning ahead of the match on Sunday. 'For my Kiwi brothers and sisters... calling you dole bludgers was an awful, cheap stereotype and just not true,' he said. 'As we all know you can't get the dole here in Australia. Again, my sincere, heartfelt apologies to anyone across the ditch or in Bondi who took offence. 'Just because you've got a cool, happening, effective government and a real attractive lot of livestock doesn't meant I should take the sheep out of you.' His remarks were met with sighs from the rest of his Today show host panel who said: 'This isn't going well'. Indian cricket fans were in full force at the Sydney cricket ground on Thursday as they took on Australia in the World Cup semi final . Today show host Karl Stefanovic made a light-hearted apology for his '7-Eleven'

Summary: Today Show host tried out a sledge against India fans ahead of the cricket . Indian cricket fan hit back saying Centrelink would be empty too . Stefanovic issued heartfelt apology on air saying he loved India . India lost to Australia in the World Cup semi-final at the SCG on Thursday .


Up in the expensive seats, Steven Gerrard looked down on another fruitless appeal for a Liverpool penalty and blew out his cheeks. This was one of those days at Anfield. For all their improvement in the second half of the season, Liverpool are still capable of throwing in a performance like this from time to time. There are still days when the cogs in the machine don’t run smoothly, days when the absence of any kind of Plan B hurts Liverpool and hurts them badly. Blackburn were terrific here. They defended brilliantly, ran hard and stuck to a game plan devised by manager Gary Bowyer to deny Liverpool the space between the defensive and midfield lines that their playmakers love to work in. Blackburn defended stubbornly to stop players such as Philippe Coutinho (centre) from having an impact for Liverpool . Steven Gerrard (left) was in the stands watching the game at Anfield, as was former team-mate and Sportsmail columnist Jamie Carragher . Gerrard did not play for Liverpool due to injury but the supporters are desperate to get to Wembley in his final season at the club . Martin Skrtel (right) landed awkwardly and play was halted for eight minutes as he was treated by medical staff . Skrtel lies on the ground after contesting a header with the Blackburn Rovers forward Rudy Gestede . Emre Can (centre) stands over Skrtel before calling for medical assistance for his Liverpool team-mate . Skrtel was moving his arms as he was carried off on a stretcher in the 11th minute of Liverpool's FA Cup tie . A week earlier here at Anfield, Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City found it impossible to plug those gaps. As a result, Liverpool’s Brazilian Philippe Coutinho won that game almost on his own. Here, though, Blackburn found the key and, as a result, Liverpool ran out of ideas. The visitors’ formation squeezed the life out of Liverpool while their two central defenders Alex Baptiste and Matthew Kilgallon cleaned up everything that Brendan Rodgers’ team did manage to throw in to the penalty area. On the break, Blackburn were dangerous too. Without their much-discussed centre forward Josh King – who was injured - the Championship side relied heavily on the imposing figure of Rudy Gestede and he worried Liverpool’s back three all afternoon but especially in the first half. Perhaps Liverpool were unsettled by a nasty injury to their own defender Martin Skrtel in the very first minute. A header from Alex Baptiste (second left) brought a fine save from Simon Mignolet at the start of the second half . Mignolet (centre) made a superb save to tip the header from Baptiste away at the beginning of the second half . Kolo Toure (left) hit the back of the net in the first half but his strike was ruled out for offside . Toure (right) replaced the injured Skrtel and also hit the post with a header in the second half . Mario Balotelli came on in the second half for Liverpool but was unable to find a

Summary: Liverpool's Martin Skrtel was carried off on a stretcher early on after landing awkwardly . Kolo Toure had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half and hit the post with a header in the second . Blackburn Rovers' defence held strong and they will now host Liverpool in a replay at Ewood Park .


A former student is suing his Utah school district for hiring and failing to fire a 'flirtatious' English teacher before he allegedly went on to have a sexual relationship with her. The student is suing the Davis County School District for $674,000 for emotional damage he says he suffered as a result of the affair, which happened when he was 17, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. His former teacher, 35-year-old Brianne Altice, has been charged with 14 felonies - including rape, sodomy and sex abuse - for allegedly having sexual relationships with three different students. She allegedly had sex with the third student while she was out on bail for charges relating to the first two students. Her bail was then revoked and she remains behind bars. Not happy: A student who says he had sex with his teacher, Brianne Altice, is now suing the school district. Altice is pictured in court last month after her motion to drop one of the charges against her was denied . The student who has brought the lawsuit accused the district of being negligent when it hired Altice and says it is responsible for the damage she inflicted on him. He claims they started a relationship in early 2013 after they flirted during class and texted and ultimately started kissing and having sex. He claims that the school district had reprimanded Altice after seeing photos of her having inappropriate contact with students but she was not fired, the Tribune reported. School district spokesman Chris Williams said he was unaware of the lawsuit. Despite the claims against her, one of her alleged victims has previously testified that the charges against Altice are 'ridiculous' and 'she doesn't deserve to be here'. Locked up: Altice, pictured in court in January, had her bond revoked earlier this year after it emerged she allegedly had sex with a third student while out on bail for having sex with two other students . In trouble: Altice, pictured at a hearing in February 2014, allegedly had sex with the boys from early 2013 . He told the court he had sex with Altice once prior to October 2013 - when she was initially arrested - and then three more times after that in December, while she was out on bail. In August 2014, a second student came forward to say he had also had a physical relationship with the former Davis High English teacher, whose marriage fell apart in the aftermath of the scandal. Altice's attorney has said his client denies any romantic involvement with the three students. 'It is her defense that they did not happen at all,' he wrote in a motion. 'That she never engaged in any inappropriate contact with either of her students.' But prosecutors said the teacher acknowledged to investigators that she had engaged in sex with a 16-year-old boy on two occasions. The teen was allegedly able to accurately describe the layout of Altice's home to detectives as well as tattoos on her body. One of her victims has accused the school district of failing to

Summary: Former English teacher Brianne Altice, 35, 'had sex with three students' She 'had sex with the third student while she was out on bail and a judge ordered for her bail to be revoked' One of the students, who was 17 when they allegedly had sex, has now sued the Davis County School District for emotional damages . He said Altice had been reprimanded after the school saw a photo of her acting inappropriately with a student but she was not fired .


Kim Kardashian has made no secret of her frequent attempts to get pregnant with her second child. Speaking on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the 34-year-old reality star said she was 'desperate' to conceive a sibling for baby North - to the point where she and Kanye were having intercourse multiple times per day. And now, one fertility expert has offered some insight into Kim's struggle, suggesting that the global star's hectic lifestyle may be to blame. Kim Kardashian, who is already mother to one-year-old North West, has said she is 'desperate' to conceive a sibling for her daughter... but one fertility expert says her hectic lifestyle may be to blame . Speaking to new! magazine, Mr Paul Serhal, Medical Director at CRGH, a leading fertility clinic in London, said: 'Kim should reduce her hectic lifestyle in order to increase her chances.' Kim - who has been flying all over the world over fashion month, starring in shoots and tending to the needs of her one-year-old daughter - needs to take a break, says Mr Serhal. 'Flying is a common cause of infertility in high-profile, professional women because it can impact on the regularity of the ovulation cycle. Speaking on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the 34-year-old reality star said she wants to conceive a sibling for baby North - to the point where she and Kanye were having intercourse multiple times per day . 'Ovulation time is critical because women aren’t fertile throughout the whole month. This is another reason IVF could be a good option for Kim. You collect ten or 11 eggs and effectively pack one year of ovulation into one IVF cycle of treatment.' Mr Serhal believes that thanks to her age, Kim, who has already proved she can conceive naturally, would have a very good chance of getting pregnant with IVF. He explains that women in their 30s - like Kim - have a 60 per cent chance of conceiving through IVF. Kim, who has been flying all over the world over fashion month, needs to take a break, says Mr Serhal . On the E! show, Kim was seen lying supine to allow Kanye's sperm to 'marinade' inside her. 'The doctors said I have to lie down for 1- minutes after sex...and I had sex just before you got here,' Kim said as her sisters groaned in disgust. 'Lying flat after sex wont make any difference,' said Mr Serhal. Instead, he suggests that she should maintain a healthy diet, limit alcohol consumption and avoid prolonged exposure to heat to help her chances of falling pregnant with a little brother or sister for baby North. Mr Serhal believes that thanks to her age, Kim, who has already proved she can conceive naturally with husband Kanye, pictured with North over the weekend, would have a very good chance of getting pregnant with IVF . Read the full interview with Mr Serhal in this week's new! magazine, on sale now.

Summary: Kim, 34, has said she's 'desperate' to conceive . Expert says she should reduce her hectic lifestyle to increase her chances . Flying is a common cause of infertility in high-profile, professional women .


A man has opened up about what happened when he discovered his identity had been stolen online and used to contact dozens of women. At first, Jon Will Chambers, a freelance creative designer from Norwich, didn't think much of it when a stranger e-mailed him to say she had been speaking to a man online who was using his pictures under a different name. But it soon became clear that the problem went way deeper than just the one instance. Scroll down for video . Jon Will Chambers, 22, has opened up about how an online impostor used his personal photos to talk to at least 20 girls and women over a period of five years . In fact, Jon discovered that at least 20 women and teenage girls had been tricked into communicating with the man, who used the fake name 'David Jones,' (not name actually used on the sites) with a number of them led to believe they were in a romantic relationship with him. 'David' was using recent pictures from Jon's Facebook page as well as old ones from his deleted MySpace account in order to assume his identity and over a period of four to five years, he had sent thousands of emails using Jon's pictures. He contacted women through dating sites, social media platforms and teenage forums, using several different email addresses and charming them with poetry and his supposed love of music. Even after Jon confronted them, some of the women didn't understand that he and 'David' were not the same person. Speaking to MailOnline, Jon said: 'Some of the girls had been speaking to him for five years and thought they were in a relationship with "me". 'That's when things started to get creepy and strange but above all worrying as it was clear he was spending a lot of time talking to young girls using my identity.' He tried contacting the police, but to no avail - they told him there is no law preventing people from taking his online pictures, since he had them on a public setting . Eventually, one of the women hacked into 'David's' account and discovered his true identity - a 65-year-old married man from the UK living in Spain. After Jon tracked him down online, 'David' apologised, describing himself as 'just a sad lonely man' and claiming that he was mentally unwell. Still, Jon felt that justice needed to be served - not just for him, but for the dozens of girls and women 'David' had duped. So he tried contacting the police, but to no avail. He was sent to Action Fraud, which deals with internet crime, but they told him there was not much they could do about it. Their advice was to edit his privacy settings or take down his accounts altogether, but Jon didn't want to give his impostor that satisfaction. He said: 'They told me to just make my profiles private - that's not a response, that's just sticking your head in the sand and pretending it won't happen to the next person.

Summary: Con man used Jon Will Chambers' online pictures to pose as him . The man contacted at least 20 women and teenage girls over five years . The man said he was 22 but is really 65 and married . Case was sent to Action Fraud but some fake accounts are still online .


Despite more than 600 British jihadists having fled for Syria and Iraq, only 25 terror suspects are currently subject to asset-freezing orders. In total, just £61,000 in 59 bank accounts belonging to suspected terrorists has been blocked by the Treasury, a report has found. The report, by the independent reviewer of terror legislation David Anderson QC, showed another 28 people have had their bank accounts in the country frozen under European orders. Scroll down for video . Only 25 terror suspects are currently subject to asset-freezing orders, a report by independent reviewer into terror legislation David Anderson QC (pictured), revealed . It showed there were eight new Treasury designations in the year to September 2014 under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing Act 2010 - a sharp decline from 162 in 2008. Mr Anderson concluded the figures for assets frozen were 'remarkably low. He said they indicate asset-freezing has played only a 'marginal role' in combating 'the most serious terrorist threat of the present time'. Sharmeena Begum was revealed as the 15-year-old British schoolgirl who led three others to join ISIS . 'Travel to and from such conflict zones, together with the preparation of terrorist acts, often requires funding and facilitation,' he said. 'There has been an attempt to use asset-freezing legislation to respond to the threat posed by UK residents who travel to and from Syria and Iraq for the purposes of terrorism. 'But bearing in mind that over 600 Britons have travelled out there, the small number of designations indicates that asset-freezing has played only a marginal role in combating the most serious terrorist threat of the present time.' The report will raise serious concerns as increasingly numbers of young homegrown jihadists continue to abandon their homes in favour of Islamic State. It comes as the identity of a 15-year-old London schoolgirl who led her three best friends to Syria after becoming radicalised was revealed. Sharmeena Begum fled Britain to join Islamic State in December - and was the first of four GCSE pupils at the same school to become jihadi brides. She is believed to be in the IS stronghold of Raqqa with Bethnal Green Academy pupils Kadiza Sultana, 16, Shamima Begum, 15, and Amira Abase, 15, who travelled to Syria last month. Yesterday, video emerged apparently showing the three runaway British schoolgirls in Turkey before they fled into Syria to become brides for Islamic State militants. The footage is believed to have been taken by a foreign spy who was arrested for helping the trio cross the border. The girls are said to have first arrived at Istanbul Ataturk Airport before heading to the southern city of Gaziantep close to the Syrian border. New footage emerged that claims to show three British schoolgirls in Turkey before they fled across the border in Syria to become jihadi brides for ISIS militants . The footage is believed to have been taken by a foreign spy working for the Canadian intelligence service who was arrested on Thursday for helping the trio cross the border . Earlier this week, it emerged the girls had paid

Summary: Treasury has blocked just £61,000 in 59 accounts of suspected terrorists . David Anderson QC, independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, said figures were 'remarkably low' Comes as identity of 15-year-old schoolgirl who joined ISIS is revealed . Sharmeena Begum led three best friends to join terror group last month .


A sprawling country estate with 600 acres of grounds, two chocolate-box cottages, and it own wooded island has gone on sale for just £8million. Green Farm, near to the village of Ashton in Northhamptonshire, also features a seven-bedroom farmhouse and it is the first time the property has been on the market for 150 years. Andrew Meikle, from estate agents Bletsoes, said this is a chance for people to own a picturesque piece of England 'as beautiful as anything in the Cotswolds', but for a fraction of the price. Sprawling: Green Farm estate features this seven bedroom Grade II listed farmhouse which is set in 600 acres of grounds and farmland . Hertiage: The estate has been passed down through the generations of the Rothschild family, and this is believed to be the first time it has come up for sale in 150 years . Bargain: For £8million the buyer will also get this three-acre wooded island situated in the River Nene which is accessible by weir (left) The estate was initially owned by the Rothschild family and is currently occupied by their descendants, having been passed down through generations. During the 19th century, when the family were believed to hold the largest private fortune in the world, they helped to remodel the village of Ashton for the workers they employed on the estate. The Grade II listed farmhouse is in a secluded location on the edge of the picturesque village. There are also two listed thatched cottages on the land - the three-bedroom West Lodge and one-bedroom Shepherdess Cottage. The farmland is spread out between Polebrook, Ashton and Oundle with 500 acres of arable land for growing crops, 70 acres of pasture land for keeping livestock and almost 60 acres of woodland. The buyer would also get their own private island - three acres of woodland in the middle of the River Nene, which you can access by a weir. Mr Meikle said: 'As far as we know this is the first time the property has come on the open market in 150 years. It's a Rothschild property, it belongs to descendants of the family and has been handed down for generations. Huge: A satellite image showing the entire 600 acre estate. Number 1 shows the position of the main house, number 2 is the location of Shepherdess Cottage, number three marks West Lodge, and number 4 is the island in the River Nene. Inset top left and bottom right are two plots of land that are also included. Top right in the position of all three portions of the estate to scale . Beautiful: The price tag includes two listed cottages located within the grounds, including this three-bedroom property named West Lodge . Quaint: Tucked away in another corner of the huge estate is this one-bedroom thatched property named Shepherdess Cottage . Vast: Among the 600 acres that come with the houses are 500 acres of arable land for growing crops, 70 acres of pasture land for keeping livestock and almost 60 acres of woodland . 'We're very open-minded about

Summary: Seven-bedroom Grade II listed farmhouse comes with 600 acres of land and wooded island on the River Nene . Sale includes two listed cottages, one three-bed named West Lodge and the one-bedroom Shepherdess Cottage . Estate has been passed down through generations of Rothschild family and is on sale for first time in 150 years .


Sergio Aguero is a modern day football genius who always plays the game with a smile on his face, according to Manchester City team-mate Frank Lampard. Lampard says he is quite an intense player who can get quite down if things are not going his way, but revealed the Argentina international is quite the opposite. Aguero has been in good form this season, scoring 23 goals in all competitions, and City will hope he is at his best again this week when they travel to the Nou Camp in the second leg of their Champions League tie with Barcelona. Frank Lampard says Sergio Aguero always plays and trains with a smile on his face . City players train ahead of their second leg game with Barcelona . Frank Lampard (middle) warms up during training ahead of his final game at the Nou Camp . Manuel Pellegrini's side trail 2-1 after the first leg in Manchester and face an up hill task if they are to overhaul the La Liga leaders. Lampard in Match of the Day magazine: ‘Football comes easy to him – he bounces into training without a care in the world, then plays like a genius. I’m intense about my football and if I have a bad day I can get quite upset, so it’s always nice to see someone like Sergio, who also has bad days but just smiles it away!’ After spending 13 years at Chelsea, Lampard moved north to Manchester City and says he is getting on well with his new teammates. Lampard would like to play more games for Manchester City before he heads to play in MLS . Lampard has had some memorable moments at the Nou Camp with Chelsea . Match of the Day magazine is available now . He added: ‘I get on with them all but David Silva is a fantastic bloke. I’ve loved him as a footballer from afar, but when you meet him you realise how humble he is.' Lampard will head Stateside at the end of the Premier League to link up with new MLS franchise New York City FC and so this is likely to be his last game at the Nou Camp. He added: ‘It’s one of football’s great arenas. I’ve had the runaround there, but I’ve also been fortunate to have some of my best nights there. The old stadium, the size of it, the fans – you can feel the magic and the history. I’ll be delighted to go back. ‘Football is like a religion in Spain, but what I will say is that all the Spanish players who come here never stop talking about how great it is to play football in England – the fans, how every stadium you go to has a great atmosphere, so we can't complain.’ And with Lampard’s time in England coming to an end, he is able to look back on his years in the Premier League with fondness – even though he would like a few minutes on the pitch before he heads to New York. He

Summary: Sergio Aguero makes football look so easy, according to Frank Lampard . Manchester City trail Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions League . Lampard would like to play more games for City before he joins New York . READ: Aguero fails to make Yaya Toure's dream XI... See who's in here . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester City news .


A 40-year-old elephant that was used to entertain holidaymakers in Vietnam has reportedly died of exhaustion at a tourist site. Vietnamese media said the overworked animal died while it was carrying tourists in the Buon Don District in Dak Lak province. It is at least the second high-profile death this year involving a captive elephant in Vietnam and comes as the population shrinks due to exhaustion and deforestation. Vietnamese media said the elephant dropped dead while carrying tourists in Dak Lak province (file photo) Tuoi Tre News said local agencies reported the elephant’s death to the People’s Committee of Krong Na Commune in the Central Highlands province, located on Vietnam’s border with Cambodia. The elephant’s carcass was examined by local authorities before it was destroyed according to current regulations, the newspaper reported. It said the animal was owned by a local man named Y Ka Tuk, who conducted an offering ceremony in accordance with traditional customs. His elephant was worth an estimated VND700million (£23,000 or $35,000). Elephant tourism is popular in Vietnam but has attracted complaints of animal cruelty from welfare groups . In January, a 36-year-old tamed elephant died when it dropped dead in the same region of Vietnam. At the time of its death it was being used to hunt for food in a forest. Elephant tourism is popular in Vietnam, like in other south-east Asian countries, but attracts plenty of criticism and claims of animal cruelty. Tuoi Tre News said the number of captive elephants in Dak Lak has declined sharply as they die off due to old age and exhaustion from being overworked at tourist sites. Vietnamese authorities said there are only 50 tamed elephants still alive in the province.

Summary: Vietnamese media said the 40-year-old elephant died of exhaustion . It was being used to entertain tourists in Dak Lak province . Authorities said there are only 50 tamed elephants still alive in Dak Lak .