Take a look at the amount of fuel for star formation in the universe, compared to the number of stars, and you'll notice something strange - there should be 10 times as many stars as there are. It's a problem that has perplexed scientists, but now a study claims to have an answer, saying that the heat in star-forming clouds may be hindering stellar formation. They say that the temperatures are likely too hot to allow reasonable amounts of star formation, which leads to the observed lower number of stars we see in the cosmos today. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Michigan State University have proposed a new theory for the lack of stars. Based on the amount of stellar fuel there should be 10 times as many. But the reason is because temperatures stop them forming. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field image is shown here . For a star to form, it relies on a cloud of gas to cool sufficiently so that it can gather into the large mass required for stellar formation. In particular, intracluster gas - that near the centre of a galaxy cluster - is normally a prime region for stellar formation. But just a handful of stars in are born every year in some galaxies, despite an abundance of this gas, so there must be something hindering the gas from cooling and forming stars. Last month astronomers discovered stars forming in a remote region of the Milky Way not thought possible before. The stars were seen in a cloud of molecular gas 16,000 light-years below the flattened disc of our galaxy - further than any others ever seen. And if any planets were to form around these stars, inhabitants would see the entire glory of the spiral galaxy above them in their night sky. The amazing discovery - led by Dr Denilso Camargo of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre, Brazil - marks the first time that star-forming clusters that are part of the Milky Way have been found this far from our galaxy. ‘This is the first time astronomers have found stars being born in such a remote location,’ said Dr Camargo. ‘Our work shows that the space around the galaxy is a lot less empty than we thought.’ 'The amount of fuel for star formation outpaces the amount of stars 10 times, so these clusters should be really star-rich,' said Dr Michael McDonald, a Hubble Fellow in Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research. 'You really need some mechanism to prevent gas from cooling, otherwise the universe would have 10 times as many stars.' The theory proposed by the researchers from MIT and Michigan State University suggests a number of reasons for why this is so. For some galaxy clusters, the researchers say, the intracluster gas may simply be too hot - on the order of hundreds of millions of degrees Celsius. Even if one region experiences some cooling, the intensity of the surrounding heat would keep that region from cooling

Summary: Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Michigan State University have proposed a new theory for the lack of stars . Based on the amount of stellar fuel there should be 10 times as many . But the reason is because temperatures stop them forming . In some clusters of galaxies temperatures are too high for stars to form . And black holes regulate the temperatures so they never get too cool .


Indiana man Kenneth Harden was charged with nearly 40 felonies last year but will only serve two years in jail after his wife changed her statement . An Indiana man charged with almost 40 felonies last year will only serve two years behind bars after his wife changed her statement to police. Kenneth Harden, 32, was charged with 38 crimes including rape, intimidation, strangulation criminal confinement and domestic battery after he allegedly abused his wife at their Seymour home. According to court documents, Harden made his wife sign a sex-slave contract and mark the document with her own blood. Harden's wife was forced to wear a collar and perform sex acts on a daily basis. There were also times he burned her with cigarettes, choked her until she was unconscious and locked her head in a box, the wife said. A search of their home revealed an 11--page document called 'Sex Slave Manual 2014' that outlined the woman's role, chores and punishments. The 'slave' told police she couldn't leave her 'master' because he controlled the medication she needed for her severe diabetes. After initially detailing her treatment to police following an incident on August 30, 2014, Harden's wife changed her statement. Before she changed her mind, the wife said: 'I'm tired of the abuse. 'I'm tired of getting hit every day. 'Please, I'm scared.' Prosecutors felt their case against Harden had weakened substantially so they offered him a negotiated plea deal, the Indy Star reported. Some of the offenses Harden was charged with were each punishable by up to 20 years in prison. He will only serve two years in prison and be on probation for one after pleading guilty to one charge of criminal confinement. Jackson County Prosecutor AmyMarie Travis said the wife, who has not been identified, 'believes justice has been served'. Travis said: 'The victim's deposition was not consistent with her original police report. 'It became clear to the state of Indiana that it was proper to offer a negotiated plea agreement that we offered.' Harden and his wife met on Craiglist. He has been in jail since he was arrested. A change-of-plea hearing on the matter is scheduled for March 6 in Jackson Circuit Court.

Summary: Indiana man Kenneth Harden was charged with nearly 40 felonies last year . Charges included rape, intimidation, strangulation and domestic battery . He could have served up to 20 years for each of the most serious offenses . Wife changed the statement she made to police and plea deal was reached . Harden pleaded guilty to just one charge and will serve two years in prison .


The families of three runaway schoolgirls who fled to Syria to join ISIS have issued a new appeal for their 'beloved' daughters to return home immediately. Describing their loss as 'more acute' on Mother's Day, the families of Shamima Begum, Amira Abase and Kadiza Sultana, said they were praying for the 'immediate, safe return' of their children. The teenage jihadi brides, who all attended Bethnal Green Academy in east London, are believed to have joined terror group ISIS after leaving the UK last month. Scroll down for video . The families of three runaway schoolgirls who fled to Syria to join ISIS have issued a new appeal for their daughters to return home. Pictured: CCTV showing the friends at Gatwick airport before flying to Turkey . Kadiza Sultana, 16 (left), Amira Abase, 15 (centre) and Shamima Begum, 15 (right), all pupils at Bethnal Green Academy in east London, are believed to have travelled to Syria as jihadi brides . But the families today pledged to do 'everything possible' to ensure the girls returned back safely. In the joint statement, they said: 'We, the families of missing schoolgirls, pray for the immediate safe return of our beloved daughters. We feel our loss more acutely on Mothers-Day as we look over to their beds and see only the spaces left behind by them. 'We will continue to do everything we possibly can to ensure our girls are brought back to us safely.' The families also used the statement to again lash out at authorities, suggesting the school, Met Police and the local authority 'failed to act appropriately and pass on vital information'. They said: 'As parents, we expect the safeguarding of our children to be the top priority of schools and the local authority whilst our children are in their care. 'Had we been made aware of circumstances sooner, we ourselves could have taken measures to stop the girls from leaving the UK.' The schoolgirls are understood to now be in the terror group's de facto capital Raqqa after fleeing the UK last month. The girls were pictured going through security at Gatwick Airport last month, dressed in Western clothes. Fahmida Aziz (left), cousin of Kadiza, Sahima Begum (centre), sister of Shamima, and Abase Hussen (right), father of Amira, gave evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee in the House of Commons last week . Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, Metropolitan Police Commissioner (pictured at the Home Affairs Select Committee) said that, with the benefit of hindsight, officers should have communicated directly with the families . They were later seen on CCTV in Turkey, dressed in burkas and waiting for a bus to take them to the border with Syria. They are believed to be staying with Sharmeena Begum, the fellow pupil from their school who went missing in December. Sharmeena Begum, the first of the schoolgirls to go to Syira, is thought to be in the Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa . The 15-year-old student, the first of the four to disappear from Bethnal Green Academy in east London, had not been identified by the

Summary: Families of Shamima Begum, Amira Abase and Kadiza Sultana spoke out . Teen jihadi brides believed to have joined ISIS after leaving UK last month . Families have pledged to do 'everything' to ensure the girls' safe return . They also used message to again lash out at police, school and council . Accused authorities of 'failing to act appropriately and pass on information'


Saucy: The Athena poster that led to the apology . It's the cheeky poster that adorned the bedroom walls of countless teenage boys in the 1970s and 1980s. Whether Athena's tennis girl is a suitable adornment for the genteel surrounds of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is another matter entirely. Following a volley of criticism and cries of sexism on social media, the All England Lawn Tennis Club was forced to apologise for using the iconic poster to promote a forthcoming exhibition. Earlier yesterday they had tweeted a photograph of the dress worn by the blonde model and her racket, alongside the famous image, to promote its Powerful Posters exhibition, due to open tomorrow. That such a saucy shot should appear to have won the approval of the historic and respectable club immediately raised eyebrows on Twitter. Tennis fan Kishore Sharma was outraged, writing: 'Can't believe Wimbledon used this pic for upcoming 'Powerful Poster Exhibition'.' Roger Federer fans who call themselves 'Fed's Angels' on Twitter, posted: 'Come on Wimble! I thought you were the classy slam!' The offending image was swiftly deleted from the official Wimbledon Twitter account and a new post went up which said: 'We apologise for offence caused by the Athena Tennis Girl poster. It is a controversial piece of poster history but we do not endorse it.' The All England Lawn Tennis Club used the iconic poster to promote a forthcoming exhibition . However, a Twitter user responded with the comment: 'The poster doesn't show the history of tennis, the girl isn't a tennis player, you are just publicising sexualisation of females.' And campaign group the Everyday Sexism Project asked: 'Wimbledon having deleted your tweet, can you confirm if the poster you tweeted will be included in your exhibition?' Last night an All England Club spokesman said the poster would remain in the exhibition despite the apology. He added: 'We're aware that the poster has generated debate on social media and we decided to respond to some of the comments raised since we want to be clear that it is not a reflection of how we view women in tennis. 'The image in question is from a 1970s poster that was extremely popular, selling over 2million copies worldwide and it is part of an historic exhibition about tennis posters dating back to 1893. 'Not to include it in the exhibition would perhaps be an oversight since it is the most famous tennis poster of all time and should be regarded in this context only.' Use of the saucy shot on the official Twitter page immediately raised eyebrows on Twitter . Last night tennis fans were questioning whether the poster, one of the world's best-selling, really is that controversial after all. One Twitter user said: 'Come on Wimble! I thought you were the classy slam!' Sadie Hochfield tweeted: 'Ridiculous Wimbledon are getting stick for sharing iconic poster. Political correctness gone mad/don't pretend you've never seen it before!' Sara Smith-Jones posted: 'Wimbledon [has] nothing to apologise for – I think it's a great poster, is of its time in history.'

Summary: All England Club used iconic Athena girl image to promote exhibition . Powerful Posters show set to open at Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum . Faced criticism and accused of sexism on social media over its use . Image deleted from their official Twitter account and an apology issued .


They were supposed to be presenting a united front before tomorrow's Budget marks the unofficial end of the coalition. But David Cameron and Nick Clegg looked more like the cast of Armageddon as they marched through a dark tunnel in bright orange overalls. Both men rushed to claim credit for a sharp rise in the minimum wage, but behind the smiles there are deep divisions over which tax cuts will be announced by George Osborne tomorrow. Scroll down for video . Armageddon? Nick Clegg (second left) and David Cameron (right) swapped Downing Street for a tunnel deep underground for a joint visit before the Budget . Wearing bright orange overalls on a visit to Crossrail, the party leaders looked like they were in the cast of the 1998 film starring Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck . In the depths of the eurozone crisis in 2011, Vince Cable warned of an 'Armageddon scenario' if the single currency collapsed. But the government hopes to set out a more upbeat picture this week, claiming to have brought the British economy back from the brink. Tomorrow's Budget is expected to include a promise of tax cuts for low and middle earners, extra money for mental health and freedom for pensioners to turn their retirement into a cash lump sum. Today Mr Cameron and Mr Clegg made a joint announcement on rises in the minimum wage. Wearing bright orange overalls on a visit to Crossrail, they looked like they were in the cast of the 1998 film starring Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck. Mr Cameron hopes to use the Budget to catapult the Tories into a poll lead ahead of the election on May 7 . The rate for apprentices will rise sharply by 57p from £2.73 per hour to £3.30 - 50p more than had been recommended by the independent Low Pay Commission. Ministers said the proposed small hike in the rate for apprentices failed to reflect efforts to boost the status of vocational alternatives as a way into well-paid jobs - and went beyond the recommendation for the second time in three years. Mr Cameron and Mr Clegg met apprentices working on a major transport project to promote the change - in one of their last joint appearances as coalition partners before May's general election. 'No-one should earn less than £3 an hour,' Mr Cameron said after touring work beneath London on a station for the capital's new Crossrail link. 'It is a good deal, it is right for our country and we can only do it because we have got a strong economy. 'I have been talking to apprentices here who after two or three years as an apprentice could be earning £25-£26,000 a year. That's right. That's what I want for our country - a country where if you work hard and do the right thing you get rewarded.' Mr Cameron and Mr Clegg both defended a sharp rise in the minimum wage for apprentices to over £3 an hour . Mr Clegg said the 'vast majority' of employers already paid apprentices at

Summary: Prime Minister and his deputy don orange overalls for visit to Crossrail . Scene walking through tunnel looked like disaster movie Armageddon . 1998 film starring Bruce Willis showed drillers sent to destroy an asteroid .


The saying 'always the bridesmaid, never the bride' has certainly not rung true for one 35-year-old mother-of-two. Lynsey Littlefield has been a bridesmaid an astonishing seven times - and tied the knot herself in 2007. The in-demand bridesmaid from Brighton, East Sussex, has been part of a wedding party so often she has joked about advertising her services as a 'bridesmaid for hire'. The start: Lynsey Littlefield pictured the first time she was a bridesmaid in 2000 at her brother's wedding . But helping so many friends and family plan their hen parties and wedding days has come at a cost - she's spent a total of £7,000 attending other people's weddings over the past 14 years, an average of around £400 a year. Each time she's walked with a friend or relative down the aisle she's been at a different stage in her own love life. She's been a 20-something single bridesmaid, an engaged bridesmaid, a married bridesmaid, and a pregnant bridesmaid over the years. Lynsey, who married Daniel, 40, in Ibiza in 2007, said all her experiences have made her one of the best bridesmaids to have. Speaking to celebrate National Bridesmaids' Day today, Lynsey said: 'I feel that as a bridesmaid you definitely evolve and become better at it. Now I am thinking I might hire my services out. 'Each time I help organise the hen party from an 80s'-themed hen do to a Strictly Come Dancing party. I'm an expert. 2005 was a busy year: Lynsey was a bridesmaid at her sister's wedding, left, and for close friend, Nicky, right . 'The average cost of each hen party I have organised is £290 – for food, entertainment and extras. 'I worked out I had spent around £5,080 over the years attending hen parties – not including my own. 'Then there is the cost of the weddings. For each one I spend about £50 on the present, £70 on an outfit, £150 on travel and accommodation and if there is a paying bar an extra £50. I would say I spend around £200 per wedding. 'But I don't mind. I have to budget but I love watching people get married.' Lynsey was first asked to be bridesmaid in 2000 when she celebrated her brother Gary's marriage to Isabel. She recalls: 'I was honoured when I was asked by Gary and his then-fiancee Isabel to be a bridesmaid,' she said. 'I didn't know it was just the start. Lynsey pictured walking down the aisle when she tied the knot herself in Ibiza in 2007 . Lynsey had practise at planning weddings by the time she married, Daniel, pictured . 'I had no idea what to do as I hadn't been to many weddings. The wedding was lovely and the bridesmaid dresses were gorgeous. 'I was really surprised at how daunting I found walking down the aisle. I loved the party afterwards. 'Isabel's hen party was the first hen party I had ever been on, too. But not the last.' In 2005, she was a bridesmaid on two occasions - for

Summary: Today is National Bridesmaids' Day . Mother-of-two, Lynsey Littlefield, 35, has been bridesmaid seven times . She's spent £7,000 attending weddings over the past 14 years . Joked she should become a professional bridesmaid . Walked down the aisle when single, engaged, married and pregnant . Tied the knot herself in 2007 .


QPR boss Chris Ramsey has defended ageing star Rio Ferdinand after the centre back came in for some stick from his own fans during Saturday's defeat to Tottenham. The former England international was culpable for both goals, leading to chants from the away end of 'It's time to retire' - something a smattering of home fans joined in with. Ramsey, however, stuck up for his defender, praising Ferdinand's effort and refusing to blame him for the goals Rangers conceded. Rio Ferdinand struggles to deal with Harry Kane during a difficult game for the former England captain . Kane scored both Spurs goals, and on both occasions Ferdinand might have done more to stop him . The 36-year-old has not been at his best since joining QPR, and some fans turned on him on Saturday . 'I think Rio's applied himself well,' Ramsey said. 'I'm very pleased with the way he played. 'In the position we're in, when goals go in people will always get blamed or people look at some more than others. 'For Rio to be the age he is and applying himself the way he is in training and in games, we need to encourage him. 'It's always disappointing when a goal goes in, and you can always break it down and analyse it to its finest points. The players involved will always be disappointed.' Rangers boss Chris Ramsey defended Ferdinand, claiming that his centre half had 'applied himself well' Ferdinand plays the ball away from Christian Eriksen during a game where some fans called for him to retire .

Summary: Rio Ferdinand was at fault for both goals in 2-1 defeat to Tottenham . Spurs fans began chanting 'It's time to retire' and some QPR fans joined in . But Ramsey insists he is pleased with the defender's application .


Aston Villa face a major FA inquiry, a substantial fine and the threat of a ground closure after West Bromwich Albion players appeared to be assaulted as the FA Cup quarter-final at Villa Park descended into chaos with an unrestrained pitch invasion joined by thousands of Villa fans. In alarming scenes, which were a throwback to the football hooliganism of the Seventies and Eighties, West Brom players were left defenceless as fans rushed on to the pitch. Scorer Fabian Delph claimed he was bitten, while Boaz Myhill, Craig Dawson and Callum McManaman all appeared to be barged aggressively, and the latter seemingly struck on the back of the head by one fan as Dawson attempted to shepherd him off. VIDEO Scroll down to see the moment a match official ran for his life during pitch invasion . Aston Villa supporters stormed the pitch following the club's FA Cup victory over West Brom on Saturday . Police attempt to halt fans who ran on to the pitch after Aston Villa booked their place in the semi-finals . The Midlands club could face an FA probe after hundreds of fans stormed the Villa Park pitch . West Brom goalkeeper Boaz Myhill is mocked by an Aston Villa fan following the home side's second goal . The West Brom goalkeeper attempts to make his way off the field following the full-time whistle . In a comprehensive breakdown of crowd control, Villa fans had even invaded the pitch in injury time with their team leading 2-0, with referee Anthony Taylor having to stop the game and West Brom forced to play the final minutes with fans spilling on to the pitch and gathered on the touchline. On the final whistle, thousands of fans came on and even Villa players were threatened by the melee. Villa captain Delph, who scored the first goal in the 2-0 win, said: 'It was very, very scary. My armband got nicked, some got my boot but I could appreciate the relief the fans are feeling after a result like that. People tried to kiss me, and were biting me. It was dangerous.' Villa seemed to exacerbate the problem by playing the celebratory song 'Que Sera Sera' over the PA while fans were still streaming on to the pitch, and put a video of fans celebrating on the pitch on their official Twitter feed. Meagre numbers of police and stewards attempted to deal with the hundreds who invaded the field of play . A club statement read: 'The club does not condone supporters invading the field of play under any circumstances. 'We are very disappointed that what should have been a very memorable and proud moment for our fans was marred by the actions of those who could not control themselves. 'They have let both themselves and their club down. 'The club extends its sincere apologies to the Football Association, the West Bromwich Albion directors, manager Tony Pulis and all his staff and players.' West Brom manager Tony Pulis said: 'It's disgraceful. We don't want to see those scenes. They've beaten us

Summary: Aston Villa beat West Brom 2-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals . Home fans invaded the Villa Park pitch and the club faces an FA probe . Goals from Fabian Delph and Scott Sinclair sealed the victory . Police arrested 17 men for public order offences .


Volcano Villarrica in southern . Chile erupted in the early hours of Tuesday, sending ash and . lava over 3,000-feet into the sky, and forcing the evacuation of nearby . communities. The volcano, located near the popular tourist resort of . Pucon around 750 km (460 miles) south of the capital Santiago, . is one of South America's most active. It last erupted in 2000. Television pictures showed orange lava and ash shooting into . the night sky when it erupted at around 3am local time, although it looked quieter as dawn broke. Some 3,385 . people had been evacuated as a preventative measure, said . Interior Minister Rodrigo Penailillo. This was partly because of the risk of floods caused by snow-melt. Scroll down for videos . Volcano Villarrica in southern Chile erupted in the early hours of Tuesday, sending ash andlava high into the sky, and forcing the evacuation of nearby communities . Some 3,385 people had been evacuated as a preventative measure, said Interior Minister Rodrigo Penailillo . Thousands of nearby residents have been evacuated, partly because of the risk of snow-melt from the eruption causing floods . The sight of the volcano erupting was both terrifying and beautiful, with this photograph capturing its sheer ferocity . The government held an emergency meeting with the police and . military in the presidential palace in Santiago on Tuesday . morning to discuss the situation. Chile, situated on the so-called Pacific Rim of Fire, has . the second largest chain of volcanoes in the world after . Indonesia, including around 500 that are potentially active. In 2011, the eruption of Puyehue sent an ash cloud into the . atmosphere that disrupted flights in neighboring Argentina for . months. Penailillo said experts were flying over the Villarrica area . to determine next steps. Photographer Nicolás Gallo, who witnessed the blast from his village just just five and half miles away, said: 'It was 3am in the morning and I was sleeping in my house that is in a village in the hills of the city of Villarrica, about six miles from it to the west. Villarrica city is between 14 and 18 miles from Villarrica volcano, to the east near the Andes. 'So I wake up because of my dad and went to see what was happening, the volcano was days before throwing incandescent matter, and suddenly it starts to throw lava an a big wave of smoke. 'It was like that for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, not much, then it stopped. Everything seems to be normal but we are in alert.' Chile, situated on the so-called Pacific Rim of Fire, has the second largest chain of volcanoes in the world after Indonesia, including around 500 that are potentially active. This is the crater of Villarica on Monday . In 2011, the eruption of Puyehue sent an ash cloud into the atmosphere that disrupted flights in neighboring Argentina for months. Experts flew over Villarica (pictured) multiple times on Monday to determine how active it was . A view of the volcano

Summary: The volcano, located near the popular tourist resort of Pucon, is one of South America's most active . Television pictures showed orange lava and ash shooting into the night sky when it erupted on Tuesday . Some 3,385 people had been evacuated as a preventative measure, said Interior Minister Rodrigo Penailillo .


A tourist visiting Norway to witness tomorrow's total eclipse of the sun was mauled by a polar bear as he slept. Jakub Moravec, 37, had travelled from his home in the Czech Republic to enjoy the natural phenomenon in the scenic surroundings. But he was lucky to escape with relatively minor injuries to his arm, chest and face after the bear broke into his tent and attacked him. Injured: Jakub Moravec, 37, was hospitalised after the bear attacked him as he slept . Scars: Mr Moravec suffered a number of cuts to his arms, chest, shoulders and face following the attack . The remains of a polar bear, which attacked Mr Moravec on Spitsbergen island after travelling to watch tomorrow's solar eclipse . Speaking from his hospital bed, Mr Moravec said: 'We were sleeping in the tent, and when I woke up the polar bear was standing on top of me. 'It went straight to my head. Luckily my colleague shot it.' Moravec said he felt 'happy and fine' and that he only felt scared afterwards. During the attack, he said his thoughts were only 'to save my head'. Zuzanna Hakova, who was part of the same Czech tour party, said that her mother had shot the bear three times using a revolver. She said: 'We woke to shouts of 'Bear! Bear!' coming from the second tent. 'We had a rifle on the outside of each tent and we also had a revolver in our tent. 'The ones being attacked had no chance of getting their weapon, so my mother took her revolver and shot at the bear three times.' Moravec was one of a group of six campers who had travelled to the Svalbard islands in Norway's Arctic to enjoy the eclipse. Attack: The polar bear attacked the tents were the six campers were sleeping, before being shot dead by authorities . Camp: The remote Svalbard islands are one of only two places on land where the eclipse will be fully visible . He is now being treated in Longyearbyen, the islands' capital, for injuries to his face and arm. Police spokesman Vidar Arnesen said the group were on a combined ski and snow scooter trip on the remote islands more than 500 miles north of the Norwegian mainland. Norwegian media had reported that there are many seals in the area, a food source that attracts the bears. The Svalbard islands are one of only two places on land where the eclipse will be fully visible, along with the Faroe Islands. The moon is expected to pass between Earth and the sun on Friday, with a total eclipse beginning at 10.11am GMT in Svalbard and lasting for three minutes. Scene: The tourists had travelled to the Svalbard islands in Norway's Arctic to enjoy the eclipse . Isolated: The group were on a combined ski and snow scooter trip on the remote islands more than 500 miles north of the Norwegian mainland when the bear attacked . Approximately 2,000 tourists from around the world are expected to descend on Svalbard for the

Summary: Jakub Moravec travelled from Czech Republic to enjoy total eclipse . But polar bear attacked as he slept in remote islands north of Norway . Moravec, 37, was lucky to escape with minor injuries to his head and arms . Fellow camper fired revolver at bear, who fled and was later killed .


An unemployed father-of-five raided his grandfather's life savings to feed his drug habit, leaving the 90-year-old with just £8.79 left in his bank account. Morbidly obese Steve Austin, of Croydon, systematically withdrew £2,500 from the account of his grandfather Stanley Taylor. Austin even demanded Mr Taylor, who had brought him up from the age of 12 , give him more cash after the bank was notified by what had happened and gave the 90-year-old a refund. Austin threatened the pensioner that, if he refused to hand over cash, he would not see his great-grandchildren. Steve Austin withdrew almost all of his grandfather's life savings, leaving him with just £8.79, Southwark Crown Court heard. Austin even demanded more cash when the bank refunded the 90-year-old's money . The 39-year-old was jailed for six months after he admitted one charge of fraud. A judge said he had 'abused' the trust of his family. Southwark Crown Court heard that Mr Taylor's health has deteriorated since the incident and he was struggling to cope with the break-up of his family caused by Austin's theft. The court heard that Austin had withdrawn the cash in £100 to £250 amounts between 1 October 2013 and 28 October that year. But Mr Taylor only discovered his life savings had almost disappeared when he went to Orpington town centre with his daughter and a bank statement showed his savings account now contained just £8.79. Both said the account had contained his life savings, which they thought amounted to £2,560.94. Tanya Roberts, prosecuting, told the court: ‘Mr Taylor and his daughter suspected that it was Steve Austin, his grandson, who had taken the money and the reason that was thought was because Mr Austin took money before. ‘They paid a visit to Mr Austin and he admitted to them he had taken his grandfather’s bank card and money and spent it on drugs.’ Austin then tried to persuade his grandfather not to report him to the police. The bank also organised a refund for the pensioner - creating further problems. Mr Taylor only realised his bank account had been almost emptied when he went to Orpington town centre to get a statement and found that the savings account contained just £8.79 - there had been more than £2,500 . Ms Roberts continued: ‘Mr Austin attempted to put pressure on his grandfather by asking him to hand over the money as he knew the bank had provided him with a refund.’ Laurence Imrie, defending Austin, said he turned to drugs after the death of his grandmother in 2012 and had intended to repay the stolen cash. ‘Mr Austin had been raised by the complainant, his grandfather, from the age of 12 after his parents had separated and his mother had engaged in a new relationship,' said Mr Imrie. ‘He was brought up effectively as a son.' Austin had cared for his grandmother during her illness until her death in 2012. Mr Recorder Gibson Grenfell QC said Austin had committed a ‘despicable form’ of fraud and ‘abused’ the trust of his family. He

Summary: Steve Austin systematically stole £2,500 from his grandfather's account . He withdrew the 90-year-old pensioner's life savings to fund his drug habit . Grandfather Stanley Taylor only realised when statement said he had £8.79 . When bank found out what had happened it repaid Mr Taylor the money . Austin demanded even more cash, threatening Mr Taylor that if he refused to pay him he would not be allowed to see his great-grandchildren . The father of five was jailed for six months after admitting charge of fraud .


Code-crossing football star Karmichael Hunt has been fined $2500 after he pleaded guilty to four counts of cocaine possession but will not have a conviction recorded against him. The current Queensland Reds player pleaded guilty to the downgraded charges, after he had originally been charged with supplying the illicit drug. The fine of $2500 is substantially less than the amount Hunt paid for the drugs, which have a street value of roughly $300 per gram. Later in the afternoon, the Australian Rugby Union came down much heavier on Hunt, hitting him with a six-week ban and $30,000 fine. He also stood down from his position of vice-captain at his club. Scroll down for video . Football star Karmichael Hunt was all smiles as he left court without a conviction, after he earlier pleaded guilty to cocaine possession. Hunt arrives in court prior to pleading guilty to four counts of cocaine possession. All four charges relate to a month-long period from September 1 to October 4 last year, when Hunt was on a 'regrettable' post-season bender, according to his lawyer, Alastair McDougall. Hunt accepted the blame for his actions and apologised to his team and to fans of the game. 'I made a terrible mistake last year and have no one but myself to blame for this situation,' Hunt said in a statement issued this afternoon. 'I am genuinely sorry for the distress I have caused my family, friends, team mates, Reds members, sponsors, fans and the wider rugby and sporting community in Queensland and beyond. Earlier in the day, Hunt said he was 'relieved' with the court's decision. 'I'm looking forward to putting his part of the process behind us and moving on,' he said. Hunt is scheduled to have an official press conference on Friday, but speaking outside of court he was 'relieved with the outcome'. Mr McDougall did not dispute the facts presented by police, and said they were the results of 'poor choices' by his client. 'He'll be paying for those choices for the rest of his life,' Mr McDougall said. 'He has suffered significant economic loss....it's an enormous economic loss. 'This has been a massive, massive wake-up call to him.' ARU boss Bill Pulver expressed his disappointment with Hunt, but said the sport will stand behind the embattled player. 'Illicit substances have no place in Rugby,' Mr Pulver said in a statement. 'However we acknowledge that he is sincerely remorseful and has cooperated with the investigation and our integrity enquiries throughout this process. Karmichael has also accepted the penalty and consequences of his actions and understands the requirements of a professional athlete and the expectations of our code.' The court heard Hunt liked buying '8-balls' or 'big ones' that contain 3.5g of cocaine, for $1100, from former NRL players. All four charges relate to a month-long period from September 1 to October 4 last year, when Hunt was on a 'regrettable' post-season bender, according to his lawyer, Alastair McDougall. Notices to face court were served to players by the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission. The court heard Hunt

Summary: Queensland Reds player pleaded guilty to four counts of possession . Hunt slapped with a $2500 fine, but will not have a conviction recorded . Australian Rugby Union suspended Hunt for six weeks and fined him $30,000 . Code-crosser reportedly bought up to 12.5 grams of the illicit drug . Lawyer says it was a 'misguided month-long celebration' Hunt regrets . Court heard Hunt bought from ex-players John Touma and Matt Seers . Hunt will stand down as vice-captain of the Reds .


Three weeks after the video footage taken on the Paris Metro which shamed Chelsea, an initiative is gathering support among fans to fight back against the racists who still attach themselves to the club. Paris Saint-Germain visit Stamford Bridge for the second leg of a Champions League tie which will be forever tarnished by those Chelsea supporters who refused to let Souleymane S board a train at Richelieu-Drouot station as they sang: 'We’re racist and that’s the way we like it'. Many Chelsea fans are keen to use the return fixture to send a collective message around the world, and have been inspired to produce flags, banners, posters and t-shirts to project the mood. The Paris Saint-Germain squad are put through their paces at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening . Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho addresses the media ahead of their return clash against Paris Saint-Germain . There will be posters, banners and flags showcasing Chelsea's stance against racism at Stamford Bridge . There will be posters handed out, printed in both English and French which state: 'No Racism at the Bridge. That’s the way we like it.' There will be t-shirts carrying the slogan 'We Only See Blue' and there will be flag hanging from the Matthew Harding Stand bearing a message: 'Blues Against Racism'. Souleymane has declined an invitation from Chelsea to attend the game but it is as if bearing witness to his experience, like something from Apartheid South Africa lurking amid the glitz of the Champions League, flicked a switch in the minds of thousands. Rather than cringe and ignore the ever-diminishing faction of racists who have lingered around Chelsea since the 1980s – and other clubs, it must be said - supporters are getting active at ground-level with campaigns which has the potential to be more powerful than all those well-intentioned messages from the top of society. Souleymane S has declined an invitation from Chelsea to attend Wednesday night's Champions League tie . Five of the Chelsea fans involved in the disgraceful incident have been suspended from attending matches . Since the Metro footage went viral, another two incidents of racist abuse involving Chelsea-associated yobs singing on trains have been reported to police and are being investigated. Ben Price, a 37-year-old gardener and Chelsea supporter since the early nineties, set up a Facebook page which he found gathered rapid support at home and abroad. Paul Canoville, the club’s first black player, was quick to back the movement, as was Richard West, aka Mr C, the DJ and former frontman for the Shamen, who is a Chelsea fan. Price was responsible for the 'No Racism at the Bridge' posters on show during the Burnley game, last month, and will be outside the Shed End, handing out more before the game against PSG. 'It’s a message that says that collectively we do not tolerate racism and we cannot be branded a racist club,' said Price. 'It’s a message for Souleymane S and for other clubs and their fans and for football’s authorities like UEFA and FIFA and hopefully we can

Summary: Chelsea fans are fighting back against racists who are attached to the club . They will use Wednesday's game against PSG to showcase their stance . Flags, banners, posters and t-shirts will project the mood . READ: Souleymane S speaks on rejecting Chelsea invite . It is three weeks since footage taken on the Paris Metro shamed Chelsea . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


Kate Moss has strutted her stuff on every catwalk going, but now it looks like she's passing the baton to her half-sister Lottie. Lottie Moss, 17, proved her worth as a fledgling model as she made her runway debut at Paris fashion week on Monday in the Sonia Rykiel autumn/winter 15 show. The young starlet showcased a velvet playsuit and ankle boots as she stomped down the runway behind fellow fashion royalty, Georgia May and Lizzy Jagger. Scroll down for video . Lottie Moss follows in her sister's footsteps as she makes her Paris fashion week debut on Sonia Rykiel's catwalk in Paris on Monday . The show, which took place in the brand's Saint-Germain-des-Prés store, was the brainchild of artistic director, Julie de Libran, who joined the brand just under a year ago from Louis Vuitton. While this was Lottie's first runway show, she hasn't been short of high fashion campaigns since launching her modelling career. Lottie's first assignment was for a high-fashion editorial spread in the February issue of Dazed and Confused, the magazine co-founded by Jefferson Hack, Kate's ex-boyfriend and father of her daughter Lila Grace. She's starred on the glossy pages of i-D and Teen Vogue magazines, bagged a Red Valentino campaign and modelled in a Beats by Dr. Dre advert. The young starlet showcased a velvet playsuit and ankle boots as she joined other stars, including Lizzy Jagger, centre, the eldest daughter of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall . Lottie, pictured, left, at the Calvin Klein Jeans x Mytheresa.com party, and right, at the Topshop show, starred in an editorial spread in the February issue of Dazed and Confused and has also modelled for Calvin Klein . Lottie, pictured at December's Victoria's Secret show, has starred on the glossy pages of i-D and Teen Vogue . In July, she posed for Calvin Klein Jeans, 21 years after Kate did her first campaign with the brand. Lottie, based in London, is the daughter of Kate's father and his second wife Inger, and - like her sister - is signed to Storm Model Management. Standing at only 5ft 5in, Lottie is by far the shortest model on Storm's books and is a full two inches shorter even than Kate, who is also uncharacteristically diminutive for a model. The porcelain-featured teen signed with Storm when she was only 13 - a year younger than Kate was when she was discovered at New York's JFK airport in 1988 aged 14. Lottie is the daughter of Kate's father and his second wife Inger and - like her sister - is signed to Storm Model Management .

Summary: Lottie, 17, walked in Sonia Rykiel show . Her first fashion show but she's starred in countless glossy campaigns . Is the daughter of Kate's father and his second wife .


David Cotterill has revealed the first battle for him and Wales captain Ashley Williams ahead of their crunch Euro 2016 qualifier in Israel will just be getting off the ground. Both the Birmingham City winger and the Swansea captain have a fear of flying so will look to each other for support when the Welsh squad head to the skies on Thursday. Belgium’s match in Israel originally scheduled for last September was postponed until this month because of the Gaza conflict. But simply being 30,000 feet high will be of concern to Cotterill. Swansea and Wales defender Ashley Williams has a fear of flying . He laughed: ‘I’m a nervous wreck on every flight I go on, it doesn’t matter where it’s to. Normally when I’m flying I grab my two children’s hands. ‘When I’m on my own, Ashley Williams is across from me and he’s a nervous flier too, we just look at each other like we’re having a panic attack. ‘He’s a warrior on the pitch but when it comes to flying he’s a little baby.’ Cotterill has played an important part in Wales travelling to the Middle East with designs on topping their Euro 2016 qualifying group on departure. The 27-year-old came off the bench in the win over Cyprus earlier in the campaign to score a long-range free-kick, before starting the goalless draw in Belgium. ‘It was an amazing result for us. In previous years we would probably have gone over there and got beaten three or four nil,’ he told Sportsmail. Swansea defender Williams regarded as a fearless competitor on the pitch . ‘I think the squad has improved so much, and we have great confidence. Hopefully we can do something special by qualifying.’ Wales have not made a major tournament since the 1958 World Cup but sit second in Group B on eight points, one behind Israel having played a game more. Belgium are fourth on five points with a game in hand on Wales. Cotterill made his debut a decade ago as a 17-year-old, coming on to replace Ryan Giggs, so is well placed to chart the strides taken by this Wales team and how Gareth Bale has grown in dressing room stature. ‘We have great experience, he said. ‘Baley, Rambo (Aaron Ramsey) and (Chris) Gunter have a lot of caps for their age, obviously brought through from the days of (John) Toshack and (Gary) Speed. ‘A lot of us have been together for many years and that’s only benefitting us now. The group is a lot closer now than in previous years and it’s showing on the pitch.’ He added: ‘Baley’s signed for Real Madrid and he is one of our leaders. He does speak a lot more than he used to. Whatever he says he’s talking sense because he’s playing for one of the best managers in the world. He knows his stuff.’ Bale’s presence, despite his difficult spell at Real, encourages Cotterill to believe Wales can beat Israel, who have a perfect record so far. Birmingham winger David Cotterill (centre) will be

Summary: Ashley Williams and David Cotterill both have a fear of flying . The Wales duo face flight to Israel this week for Euro 2016 qualifier . Chris Coleman's side seeking to claim top spot in qualifying group .


Where there is muck there really is brass with scientists claiming that millions can be made by extracting gold from human waste. In fact as well as gold, faeces contains platinum, silver and other metals along with rare elements such as palladium and vanadium. Researchers now hope to 'mine' sewage reducing the need to mine raw metals from the ground, while reducing pollution by recycling human waste. Scientists have discovered a literal goldmine of precious metals in human poo.The US researchers are investigating ways of flushing out the valuable minerals, including gold, silver and rare elements such as palladium and vanadium. Pictured are microscopic gold-rich and lead-rich particles in human waste . Taking a lesson from industrial mining, the scientists are experimenting with chemicals called leachates that are used to pull metals out of rock. Some of these chemicals have a bad reputation for damaging ecosystems when they leak or spill into the environment. But in controlled conditions, they could safely be used to recover metals from treated solid waste, Dr Smith claims. In the treated waste researchers already started to discover metals like platinum, silver and gold observing microscopic-sized metal particles in biosolids. Previous research estimated the waste from one million Americans could contain as much as $12 million (£8.7 million) worth of metals. In 1999 the UK produced over 1,130,000 tonnes of sludge dry solids, which averages to about 20kg generated by each person. If Britain's waste was mined it could be worth $762 million (£510 million) a year. Dr Kathleen Smith of the US Geological Survey said: 'If you can get rid of some of the nuisance metals that currently limit how much of these biosolids we can use on fields and forests, and at the same time recover valuable metals and other elements, that's a win-win. 'There are metals everywhere. They are in your hair care products, detergents, even nanoparticles that are put in socks to prevent bad odours.' Yet all end up at the sewage works and many metals end up in the leftover solid waste. At treatment plants, wastewater goes through a series of physical, biological and chemical processes and the end products are treated water and biosolids. In the US alone seven million tons are leftover each year with half used as fertiliser on fields and in forests and the other half incinerated or sent to landfills. Dr Smith added: 'We have a two-pronged approach. 'In one part of the study, we are looking at removing some regulated metals from the biosolids that limit their use for land application. If Britain's waste was mined it could be worth $762 million (£510 million) a year. Previous research estimated the waste from one million Americans could contain as much as $12 million (£8.7 million) worth of metals. 'In the other part of the project, we're interested in collecting valuable metals that could be sold, including some of the more technologically important metals, such as vanadium and copper that are in cell phones, computers and alloys.' The study aims to use the same chemicals, called leachates, which the

Summary: Scientists looking for ways to flush out the valuable minerals from waste . These include gold, silver and elements such as palladium and vanadium . Waste from a million Americans could contain $12 million (£8.7 million) Britain's waste is worth an estimated $762 million (£510 million) a year .


Mohammad Al-Sharif, a 22-year-old Saudi Arabian student, was banned from driving after he admitted driving his father's supercar after smoking cannabis . A 22-year-old Saudi student was caught driving through Hyde Park in his father's custom made McLaren supercar, after he had been smoking cannabis in the early hours. Mohammad Al-Sharif was stopped by police as he drove through the London park and confessed to having taken drugs at 7.30am that morning, when officers found he was unsteady on his feet and slurring his words. The 22-year-old had been driving his father's limited edition McLaren car, which is worth around £168,500. The supercar, which goes from 0mph to 60mph in 2.8 seconds had been given a makeover to make it even more powerful. It was also a previous winner of 'best supercar' in the Middle East's Car of the Year awards. Business student Al-Sharif, who lives off a family allowance, admitted driving while in unfit through drugs and was fined £400. He was also disqualified from driving for a year. Hammersmith Magistrates' Court heard that he was stopped at about 10.40am on December 11 last year because he was seen driving 'erratically.' Mr Gill said: 'He was spoken to and there was a strong smell of cannabis coming from the car, he was the sole occupier. 'He was unsteady on his feet, his speech was slurred when he spoke and he appeared intoxicated. 'He was asked if he had been smoking cannabis and said he had at 7.30 that morning. 'He was arrested and taken to Paddington Green Police Station and searched and a small amount of cannabis was found that he admitted was his.' A blood test found Al-Sharif had used cannabis and another drug, which is believed to have been prescription drugs. He was found to be driving on a Saudi Arabia-issued International Driving Licence, which ironically was not valid in his home country. Al-Sharif had been driving the supercar, which had been modified to make it even more powerful . Al-Sharif admitted having taken cannabis when he was stopped by police who spotted his 'erratic driving' The car, which belongs to his father, had been extensively modified to make it even more powerful. Al-Sharif denied the claim his driving was 'erratic', the court heard. He had been studying in London since 2012, attending Birkbeck College, the London School of Business and Finance to improve his English and career prospects in the finance sector. He has no income and survives with the financial support from his family in Saudi Arabia. Al-Sharif was spotted driving a McLaren MP4-12c 3.8 litre twin-turbo V8 Velocita Wind Edition. In the Middle East’s Car of the Year awards the vehicle won ‘Best Supercar’ and overall ‘Car of the Year’ for 2012. The car was priced at £168,500 when launched onto the market in 2011. The Velocita Wind Edition was inspired by a mystery Saudi enthusiast, who demanded an alternative custom design to the McLaren MP4-12c. It can reach 60mph in just 2.8 seconds. Modifications included increasing the output from 592 hp and 442 lb/ft of

Summary: Mohammad Al-Sharif is a 22-year-old business student from Saudi Arabia . He was driving his father's custom made McLaren supercar in Hyde Park . Police stopped Al-Sharif at 10am after they noticed driving was 'erratic' Al-Sharif, 22, admitted he had smoked cannabis at 7.30am that morning . He was fined £400 and disqualified from driving for 12 months for offence .


A volcano that erupted on the moon 3.5 billion years ago has been mapped in detail, showing it was much more explosive than thought. The research reveals that the eruption would have sent debris across an area the size of Scotland on the lunar surface. And the team are going to use their same technique to map the eruption of the largest known volcano in the solar system: Olympus Mons on Mars. Research led by Durham University studied a lunar volcanic eruption. The team found that the eruption was much bigger than was thought. It erupted 3.5 billion years ago (illustration of Earth from around this time with the moon shown) and covered a Scotland-sized area in debris. This was thanks to the low gravity of the moon . The findings were led by experts in the Institute for Computational Cosmology and Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University, UK. They found that the eruption threw rock five times further than the flow of rock and gas that buried the Roman city of Pompeii. Although the moon was already known to be volcanically active during this time, the size and scale of this particular eruption was surprising. Scientists believe there is a huge network of tunnels that exist beneath the lunar surface. The volcanic structures, known as 'lava tubes', have previously been proposed as sites for human colonies on the moon. Now a study by Purdue University has claimed that tubes 0.6 miles (1km) in diameter could be stable enough to house permanent bases beneath the surface. Researchers believe that these lava tubes could help protect future astronauts against the challenges of the harsh lunar environment, which lacks a thick atmosphere. The volcano is located between two craters on the far side of the moon, Bel'kovich - which is 133 miles (214km) wide - and Compton - which is 101 miles (162km) wide. With the help of the moon's low gravity, debris from the eruption spread over an area of 27,000 square miles (70,000 square kilometres). Nasa's Lunar Prospector spacecraft first spotted the volcanic site in 1999 by detecting an isolated deposit of thorium - which is associated with volcanic activity. Since its discovery, the deposit had been hard to study because it is hidden beneath debris from meteorite impacts. But the Lunar Prospector was also able to detect gamma rays emitted by the thorium that can pass through up to 3.3 feet (one metre) of rock. Based on this information, the Durham-led team used a 'pixon' image enhancement technique, originally designed to peer into the distant universe, to sharpen the map and reveal the enormous size of the thorium deposit from the volcanic eruption. In this artist's impression, the red region is the volcanic complex, and measures 22 miles (35km) in diameter. The green area shows where debris from the eruption went, spreading 185 miles (300km) east . Nasa's Lunar Prospector spacecraft (illustrated) first spotted the volcanic site in 1999 by detecting an isolated deposit of thorium - which is associated with volcanic activity. The spacecraft was launched on 7 January

Summary: Research led by Durham University studied a lunar volcanic eruption . The team found that the eruption was much bigger than was thought . It erupted 3.5 billion years ago and covered a Scotland-sized area in debris . This was thanks to the low gravity of the moon . The same 'mapping' technique will be used for Olympus Mons on Mars .


Students at a high school in southern California returned to class on Monday to discover that their chemistry teacher had switched gender, adopted a different first name and was dressing as a woman. Amanda Swager, born Michael, grew up as a boy, but learned as an adult that she was actually genetically female and began transitioning. Swager, 32, who teaches chemistry at Chino Valley Unified School District, had first notified district leaders about her situation two years ago. Scroll down for video . Amanda Swager, born Michael, grew up as a boy, but learned as an adult that she was actually genetically female and began transitioning . She had originally planned to start teaching as a woman after the summer holidays, but that timetable had to be brought forward after being outed over the weekend while on date. 'I was in a movie theater with my boyfriend, and some students walk in and start shooting pictures of me in a movie theater,' she told KCAL9. After discussing the situation with the school district, it was decided that Swager should adopt her new identity immediately. Swager considered her gender very much a personal matter and so the decision was taken to notify only students in her class and their parents, rather than making a blanket announcement to everyone. 'We decided as a district, as a faculty, that it would do more harm than good to do a mass notification,' Swager told NBC4. 'Instead do individual notifications in classrooms where they knew what to expect.' The district's handling of the matter and Swager sudden change have come in for criticism from some parents who say they support the teacher but feel they should have been notified so they could speak to their kids about it. The Chino Valley Unified School District have updated information of their website about Swager after the decision was taken that she would transition to a woman sooner than originally planned . 'On a Friday he was a man, on Monday he was woman,' said one parent. 'This probably brought or is going to bring disruption in the classroom because all these questions need to be answered,' said another, who identified himself as Rusty. 'They're going to want to know why did the teacher did what he did.' Students interviewed seem less concerned. 'If it's what she wants to do, I mean, I'm not going to judge. It's what she wants to make her happy,' said a pupil called Madison. A spokesperson for the Chino Valley Unified School District said they can't comment because it's a personal and private matter for the teacher. Swager has asked parents to not be angry with the school district. 'I've got nothing but overwhelming support from the school district,' she said. The teacher also told NBC4 that she has no regrets and now wants to focus on doing her best job in the classroom. 'It's just relaxing to be able to wake up in the morning and just be me,' she said. Swager, pictured above, had originally planned on returning to school as a

Summary: Students at Chino Valley Unified School District in California returned to class to discover chemistry teacher Michael Swager, 32, was now Amanda . Amanda Swager grew up a boy, but learned as an adult that she was actually genetically female and began transitioning two years ago . She had originally planned to start teaching as a woman after the summer but was forced to bring that forward after being outed by students . 'It's just relaxing to be able to wake up in the morning and just be me,' she said, although some parents have said they should have been notified .


Chelsea youngster Ruben Loftus-Cheek would be playing regularly in the Barclays Premier League if his side weren't under pressure in a title race situation, according to manager Jose Mourinho. Loftus-Cheek was on the bench for Chelsea's 1-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday and is now a full-time member of Mourinho's first-team squad having made substitute appearances against Sporting Lisbon and Manchester City this season. And Mourinho believes the 19-year-old midfielder is ready to play in the first team at Chelsea, although he is yet to start a game even in the absence of Nemanja Matic or John Obi Mikel. Ruben Loftus-Cheek would already be playing for Chelsea if the pressure wasn't so great, says Jose Mourinho . Mourinho had high praise for Loftus-Cheek despite him not appearing from the bench against West Ham . Mourinho rates the 19-year-old midfielder and has used him against Sporting Lisbon and Manchester City . Find out more about Ruben Loftus-Cheek with Sportsmail's guide to the 19-year-old midfielder HERE. 'I had Ruben Loftus-Cheek on the bench and I have to say that, in my opinion, next year, this kid will be a big surprise in the Premier League,' Mourinho said after the win over West Ham. 'This season, if I was not playing for the title and if we were not playing with the pressure we have when you are playing for the title, this kid would already be on the pitch. 'But it's step-by-step and today was again a day for (Kurt) Zouma to help John (Terry) and (Gary) Cahill in a game when (Diafra) Sakho and (Enner) Valencia are very difficult opponents.' Loftus-Cheek could even see more game-time before the end of the season, with Mourinho likely to rest players for a potential Champions League bid if Chelsea wrap up the title early enough. The youngster has already been earmarked as a future England international by Mourinho and previously attracted the interest of Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Kurt Zouma (left) was selected for a second successive game in midfield in Mourinho's Chelsea side . Loftus-Cheek takes on Carlos Mane of Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League in December . March 15: Southampton (H) March 22: Hull City (A) April 4: Stoke City (H) April 12: Queens Park Rangers (A) April 18: Manchester United (H) April 26: Arsenal (A) April 29: Leicester City (A) May 2: Crystal Palace (H) May 9: Liverpool (H) May 16: West Bromwich Albion (A) May 24: Sunderland (H)

Summary: Jose Mourinho says Ruben Loftus-Cheek is ready for the Premier League . But manager is leaving the youngster out due to Chelsea's title pressure . Midfielder was on the bench for Chelsea's 1-0 win over West Ham . Loftus-Cheek has come on as a substitute twice for Chelsea this season . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


Charges against Andrew Hamblin, 23, stem from a domestic disturbance Sunday at a residence in Campbell County . An East Tennessee pastor who has appeared on a reality television show about handling snakes in church faces charges of assault and reckless endangerment. Charges against Andrew Hamblin, 23, stem from a domestic disturbance Sunday at a residence in Campbell County. No-one was injured. Elizabeth Hamblin told officers that as she was leaving a park with her four children and Jeremy Henegar, Andrew Hamblin got behind them, and pointed a handgun from his vehicle, reports Knox News. The warrant does not specify the relationship between Henegar and Elizabeth Hamblin, but it states the two share the Hickory Hills residence. Elizabeth Hamblin said that when she arrived home Hamblin pulled up in front of their residence and waved a handgun before he fired a shot in the air. She claims he then pointed a gun at Henegar and fired a second time, missing Henegar and striking the residence, before fleeing. Deputies say Elizabeth Hamblin’s infant child was in the home at the time. Investigators recovered a bullet that was fired into the residence. Hamblin is the pastor of the Tabernacle Church of God in LaFollette, which uses snake handling in services. Hamblin (pictured) is the pastor of the Tabernacle Church of God in LaFollette, which uses snake handling in services . It is thought that the couple have five children including an infant. Deputies say Elizabeth Hamblin’s infant child was in the home at the time . He has appeared on the reality show 'Snake Salvation' on the National Geographic Channel. Hamblin was due in court for arraignment Monday. It wasn't immediately clear whether he had an attorney to reach for comment. In 2013, state wildlife officials seized 53 copper heads and rattlesnakes from Hamblin and cited him for illegally keeping them, but a grand jury declined to indict him. In 2014 Hamblin and his worshipers were evicted from their church because of their fondness for handling venomous snakes while praying and dancing. Clyde Daugherty, who built the LaFollette, Tennessee-based church in 1994, rented the building to Andrew Hamblin for just $267 a month but eventually became fed up with all the serpents slithering about and occasionally injuring or killing congregants. 'Too many people were getting hurt and dying, and that's a proven fact,' Mr Daugherty told . 'He was focused too much on the wrong things, like attention from the media and the TV show, instead of the word of God.' In a November 2013 file photo Andrew Hamblin, with his wife, Elizabeth, arrive for his arraignment. In 2013, state wildlife officials seized 53 copper heads and rattlesnakes from Hamblin and cited him for illegally keeping them, but a grand jury declined to indict him . Hamblin and his wife. He was due in court for arraignment Monday . Investigators recovered a bullet (hole pictured) that was fired into the residence . Hamblin's Pentecostal church practices a rare, century-old Christian tradition of worshiping God with venomous snakes such as timber rattlers, cottonmouths and copperheads,

Summary: Charges against Andrew Hamblin, 23, stem from a domestic disturbance Sunday at a residence in Campbell County, East Tennessee . No-one was injured in the alleged incident . Investigators recovered a bullet that was fired into the residence . Hamblin is the pastor of the Tabernacle Church of God in LaFollette, which uses snake handling in services .


Liverpool defender Glen Johnson looks certain to leave Anfield when his contract expires this summer as he looks at clubs which he feels could help 'turn around his career'. Johnson was a late substitute in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Swansea City on Monday night but is already looking for a new club despite Brendan Rodgers' attempts to keep hold of the England full back. It seems likely that Johnson will follow the example of fellow English full back Ashley Cole and opt for a move abroad when his deal expires, though there is a chance he could stay in the Barclays Premier League is the right move comes up. Glen Johnson (right) could be joining Steven Gerrard (left) out of Liverpool's exit door this summer . Brendan Rodgers has said he wants Johnson to stay but the 30-year-old is now looking at other clubs . Jonathan Barnett, Johnson's agent, says his client is looking for 'somewhere where he can turn around his career', indicating that the England right back does not see his long-term future in Merseyside. 'He's obviously looking for things at the moment. He's looking at many clubs,' Barnett said. 'Glen is obviously looking for somewhere where he can turn around his career. That's the most important thing for him. (Somewhere) where he can play nicely under a good club that's challenging for things. That is where he wants to be.' Serie A side Roma had been touted as one potential destination in a move that would see Johnson reunited with former England team-mate Cole, but Barnett says the club from the Italian capital are yet to get in touch. Johnson challenges Edinson Cavani during last summer's World Cup, but he has struggled this season . Johnson is free to talk to overseas clubs with less than six months remaining on his Liverpool contract . Johnson is free to talk to overseas clubs with less than six months remaining on his Liverpool contract. 'I can't really say if he is considering Roma, we've had no contact with Roma, although Rome would be a lovely place for him,' Barnett added, speaking to RomaPress. 'Ashley Cole absolutely adores it there, I represent him as well. Ashley thinks very highly of Rome but we've had no contact with Roma regarding Glen.' Johnson has played 21 times for Liverpool this season but has not started in the Premier League since the 3-0 defeat to Manchester United on December 14. Ashley Cole (right) moved to Roma last summer and Johnson could join him in what is a 'lovely place'

Summary: Liverpool's Glen Johnson is out of contract at Anfield in the summer . He seems certain to leave as he looks to 'turn around his career' Roma have been linked with the player but are yet to get in touch . Johnson's agent says 'Rome would be a lovely place for him' He was an 88th-minute substitute in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Swansea City . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .


Baked: Jennifer Becker, 49, from Maine, has been charged with furnishing marijuana-laced brownies and endangering the welfare of a child . A Maine woman has been arrested for allegedly giving her 13-year-old daughter brownies laced with marijuana. Jennifer Becker, 49, from Edgecomb, was arrested Monday and charged with furnishing marijuana and endangering the welfare of a child. The woman was taken into custody after the Maine Department of Health and Human Services received a complaint claiming that Becker gave her underage daughter baked goods containing cannabis. The divorced mother of one was taken to the Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset and later released on bail. A judge has ordered Becker to avoid contact with her 13-year-old daughter, who is now staying with her father in Florida. The mother is due back in court in April, reported Portland Herald Press. On her Facebook page, Becker listed her occupation as a hemp farmer; hemp is a commonly used term for high-growing varieties of the Cannabis plant and its related products. She is also a member of the New England HempCrete - a company that offers environmentally friendly building materials made out of hemp. Blame game: Becker said her daughter, who 'has issues' told her therapist about the pot-laced brownies, which eventually resulted in her arrest . In an interview with the local station WGME, Becker said her teenage daughter ‘has issues’ and that everything is ‘being blown out of proportion.’ ‘She confided to her therapist that she took some [pot brownies] and now here we are,’ the 49-year-old suspect stated. Maine legalized medical marijuana in 1999, and a decade later the state decriminalized cannabis when Governor John Baldacci signed a bill which made possession of 2.5 ounces or less a civil infraction. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia currently have laws legalizing marijuana in some form. Green thumb: According to her Facebook page, the 49-year-old divorcee is a hemp farmer in Maine .

Summary: Jennifer Becker, 49, from Maine, charged with furnishing marijuana and endangering the welfare of a child . Claims her daughter, who 'has issues,' told her therapist about the brownies . Becker, a divorced mother of one, lists her occupation as a hemp farmer .


Defender Marcus Olsson insists Blackburn have still not given up hope of a late charge into the Sky Bet Championship play-offs and the prospect of an FA Cup semi-final place will not distract them from that aim. Sunday's goalless draw at Anfield to earn a replay back at Ewood Park - where they have already dispatched Premier League sides Swansea and Stoke - may have improved their chances of booking a trip to Wembley. However, they are likely to have at least five league matches to play before the expected return leg against the Reds in early April and, even though Rovers are 14 points adrift of the play-offs, Olsson stressed they have to give it one last push. Marcus Olsson (right) says him and his Blackburn team mates are only thinking about gaining a play off place . 'We don't really think about the FA Cup,' he told Press Association Sport. 'We try to give 100 per cent every game as there is still a chance of getting into the play-offs but we have to concentrate in the last 11 games of the league. 'We have a big game at home to Liverpool which we will take on when it gets closer but going to Anfield, with them on form and being a strong team, will give us a boost.' The full back had a busy game trying to deal with the skill of Liverpool's Adam Lallana in the FA Cup clash . Rovers matched what fellow Championship sides Middlesbrough (in the Capital One Cup) and Bolton (FA Cup) have done this season in not getting beat in 90 minutes at Anfield. They enjoyed the better of the play before the interval and - but for a brilliant save from Simon Mignolet - could have won the match with Alex Baptiste's header early in the second half. That has given them hope they can claim another Premier League scalp at home in a few weeks' time. 'I think playing at Anfield we did well and at least deserved another chance at home,' Olsson added. Alex Baptiste (15) sees his close range header tipped over the bar brilliantly by Simon Mignolet . 'We had two big chances to score, one of which the goalkeeper made an unbelievable save from, but we play at home now and we are strong there. 'We thought we could come here and shake them up a bit. We did very well as a team, defending all over the pitch with the midfielder's and (striker) Rudy Gestede as well. 'We didn't give them too many chances to create in 90 minutes and it was a good day. 'Rudy (top scorer this season with 14 goals) on his day will give any defender a hard time as he is good in the air and hopefully next game he will score against them.' Rudy Gestede (left) was a constant threat to Brendan Rodgers' side as they struggled to deal with his strength .

Summary: Marcus Olsson admitted that Blackburn aren't thinking about the FA Cup . Rovers held Liverpool to a 0-0 at Anfield and are a win away from Wembley . Olsson is still hopeful his side can earn a Championship play-off place .


Facing jail: Robert Stephens, 23, broke an ASBO banning him from drinking petrol . A man who propositioned schoolgirls in the street while high on unleaded petrol is facing jail after breaching an ASBO banning him from drinking the fuel. Robert Stephens was found drunkenly staggering around a petrol station having bought a gallon of unleaded fuel less than eight hours after being released from prison for a string of offences. The 23-year-old, who is addicted to drinking and sniffing gasoline, was first handed an ASBO banning him from large swathes of his home city following a bizarre drunken outburst during which he taunted unsuspecting women with sexual jibes. This involved approaching two schoolgirls and saying to them: 'If you're old enough to smoke you're old enough to suck my d***'. On the same day he violently threatened his grandfather. He was also issued with an ASBO banning him from drinking petrol after investigators noted the connection between the habit and his offences. In court, one official said: 'Stephens is known to drink and sniff petrol and during his spree of offences it was noted by some witnesses that he smelled strongly of petrol. 'His presence within the exclusion area coupled with his intoxication and purchase of petrol represents a significantly high risk of serious offences being committed. 'It was fortuitous that police were in the area and able to apprehend Stephens before more serious offences were committed.' Stephens admitted breaching his anti-social behaviour order when he appeared before a judge at Oxford Crown Court, above, on Friday . A judge heard that he returned to the neighbourhood he was banned from almost immediately after being released from jail in February this year. He went straight to a petrol station where he was found completely intoxicated after buying a gallon of petrol. Stephens admitted breaching his anti-social order when he appeared before a judge at Oxford Crown Court on Friday. Judge Ian Pringle QC told him that a pre-sentence report would be produced and remanded him in custody to appear for sentencing on April 14.

Summary: Robert Stephens, 23, of Oxford, is addicted to drinking and sniffing petrol . Banned from doing so after making sick remarks to girls while high on fuel . He has been jailed for several offences including assaulting his father . Eight hours after his latest release from prison, he was found drunk on gas in petrol station .


Lib Dem Care Minister Norman Lamb has been through the ordeal of his son being 'blackmailed' A minister last night told how he became drawn into a 'nightmare' blackmail plot over a video of his son taking cocaine. Norman Lamb, the Lib Dem Care Minister, had to call the police after his son Archie's flatmate demanded cash from him and sent threatening messages. He paid the lodger £7,500 to move out but says the man then tried to ruin Archie's career in the music business. Mr Lamb, 57, said: 'This man has a violent past. We were worried for our safety.' As his party unveiled the £1 billion boost to mental health services that Mr Lamb has campaigned for, the senior MP admitted his son has been through 'very dark periods'. Archie, now 27, was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at the age of 15 and has been on medication ever since. He went into the music industry, founding a record label called Takeover Entertainment and becoming an early champion of rapper Tinchy Stryder, who went on to top the charts. But his father said that Archie had also fallen in with a bad crowd, leading to the blackmail attempt. 'He's had amazing success and he's also had some very dark periods, and that led to him drinking too much and, as we understand it, getting into bad company and drugs,' said the North Norfolk MP. Mr Lamb added he was 'immensely proud' that his son had escaped from his problems and rebuilt his career, and bought him a London flat where he could find 'peace and tranquillity'. But then the alleged blackmailer, who is also thought to be 'the source' of the drugs that Archie took, moved in. Mr Lamb took legal advice on how to evict his son's flatmate and was told he should offer him £7,500 – money his son owed plus compensation for having to move out. Archie Lamb (left) with rapper Tinchy Strider. Mr Lamb said he is 'immensely proud' his son had escaped from his problems and rebuilt his career before the recent alleged blackmail attempt . Despite handing over the cash, the tenant refused to leave – 'and at that point I concluded we were being blackmailed and we had to go to the police,' Mr Lamb told the Sunday Mirror. He found out just last week that the man said he had a video appearing to show Archie snorting the Class A drug. 'This guy sought to blackmail my son,' the Minister said. 'We were confronted with threatening emails, text messages saying things like 'underestimate me at your peril'. We have been confronted by a criminal who has sought to blackmail us.' The Sunday Mirror said the former flatmate insists he was simply trying to recover money he was owed. Police are reportedly looking into the case. The senior Lib Dem referred to the issue when he took to the stage at the party's spring conference in Liverpool. He said: 'Before I begin my speech I just wanted to say a few words about

Summary: Lib Dem Care Minister Norman Lamb had to call police after his son Archie's flatmate demanded cash from him and sent threatening messages . Paid lodger £7,500 to move out but man then 'tried to ruin Archie's career' Alleged blackmailer claims to have video of Archie snorting Class A drug . Minister's son founded record label and championed rapper Tinchy Stryder .


Consumers may be eager to get their hands on Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge with its curved screen. But a report hints that the South Korean firm is already working on its next-level displays for a fully foldable smartphone. Unlike the curved models available now, such as the S6 Edge and LG’s Flex 2, Samsung's Galaxy S7 could be flexible and bendy. A report hints that a fully foldable smartphone by Samsung could be ready as soon as next year. This image shows prototype curved screens unveiled last year . A spokesman for Samsung Display told Business Korea: ‘The industry believes that the commercialisation of foldable smartphones will be possible in 2016.’ A number of the curved screens, including those created by LG and Samsung, use high molecular substance-based polyimide film. This forms the backplane of the flexible panel and is used as an alternative to plastic. The material makes it possible to achieve the maximum curvature radius, which in Semiconductor Energy Laboratroy's display is 0.7-inches (2mm). Polyimide film also helped reduce the thickness of the panel to significantly improve its flexibility. However, until other components such as batteries and processors are made to be flexible too, the dream of a roll-up smartphone will remain on the horizon. It is not only smartphones set to get the flexible treatment, as bendy displays could have many uses, such as in smartbands and laptops, for example. A spokesman from the industry said: ‘When flexible display technology is being used in e-books and laptops, which are substituted for publications, the concept of tiny portable PCs and e-books will be realised in reality.’ Rumours that Samsung was working on a bendable and virtually unbreakable version of its Galaxy handset first surfaced in 2012. The false rumour said that the handset, codenamed 'Project J' could be released in April 2013. Last year, LG demonstrated a 5.9-inch display that can be bent more than 100,000 times without being damaged, at an exhibition in Tokyo. It is not only smartphones set to get the flexible treatment, as bendy displays could have many uses, such as in smartbands (illustrated) and laptops, for example . The foldable display is made of layers of lights using organic light emitting diodes (OLED). It features touch sensors, meaning it works as a touchscreen at all angles and curvatures, and was demonstrated at the Display Innovation exhibition in Yokohama. In July, LG unveiled an 18-inch screen that can be rolled up and it hopes to expand the technology to work with 60-inch displays in the future. Earlier this month, Samsung revealed its next generation of Galaxy phones, including the Galaxy S6 Edge, which features a curved 5.1 inch display. On the S6 Edge, notifications appear on either the right or left-hand side, depending on which hand the owner uses. Up to five contacts can be programmed to appear on this edge, and each contact is assigned a colour. Earlier this month, Samsung revealed its next generation of Galaxy phones, including the Galaxy S6 Edge (pictured), which features a curved 5.1 inch display . To access a

Summary: Next-generation model is expected to be flexible and bendy . Current models such as the Galaxy S6 Edge only boast curved screens . Industry expert hints that foldable phones could be on sale next year . Technology could also lead to bendy laptops and smartbands, for example .


Thought the black and blue dress was an optical illusion? It's nothing compared to these mind-boggling pictures by a Swedish photographer, artist, and Photoshop genius. Erik Johansson, 30, who is based in Berlin, Germany, says he doesn’t capture moments, but instead captures ideas. He takes mundane scenarios, including houses, cars and streets and transforms them into optical illusions, which he describes as, 'surreal ideas realised in a realistic way with a touch of humour'. Scroll down for video . Swedish photographer, artist, and Photoshop genius, Erik Johansson, has created mind-boggling photos like this inside-out house that look different on each glance. In this image called The Architect the subject seems to be both inside and outside the house . Erik, born in Gotene, Sweden, who aims to challenge and perplex the viewer, uses his artistry to confuse people who look at his work. From cars seemingly driving upside-down on bridges to spaces that, at a glance, appear to be a bedroom and then suddenly look like a field, his work is challenging, clever and full of subtle detail. Erik explains that he wants his work to evoke a problem-solving approach. Although one photo can consist of hundreds of different images merged into one, he always wants it to look like it could have snapped by a camera. He said: 'It’s the challenge: can I put this very weird idea in a photograph and make it look like it was just captured?' In a series of behind-the-scenes videos he gives an insight into his painstaking method. To make Landfall, a work of visual trickery that looks as though green fields - rather than water - are pouring over a cliff edge, he layered 235 separate images. He photographed the fields to provide the backdrop, then built a scale model of a house and landscape out of cardboard, which he covered in gloopy green paint and shot. He takes mundane scenarios and gives them a more interesting edge by flipping them on their head, like in Landfall . In Brain Games, a man is seen pulling aside the night sky as he would a curtain to reveal the dawn and green landscape before him . Using Photoshop, he turned the running paint into rolling fields and superimposed a photograph of a house on to the cardboard model, adding a photo of a water wheel to complete the fantastical and dramatic shot of a dreamy, bucolic landscape that seems to be falling over a cliff. On his website he writes: 'I get inspiration from all things around me. Anything from things I see in my daily life to other artist’s work and photography. I think it’s a lot about looking at the world from a different perspective. 'I think I get more inspiration from paintings rather than photos. But there are tons of inspiration online. Here are some websites and blogs I visit for inspiration.' He cites Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali and MC Escher as artistic influences. Each image can anything from a few weeks to years to create. Erik says each idea starts with

Summary: Swedish photographer, Erik Johansson, spends months photographing images to build up to the finished picture . Each image is made up of hundreds of separate shots and painstakingly detailed work by the expert retoucher . Erik, 30, said: 'Can I put this very weird idea in a photograph and make it look like it was just captured?'


A New York elementary school principal has come under fire from parents after banning her teachers from assigning their pupils any homework. According to local news site DNAinfo, Jane Hsu, who is the principal at P.S. 116 in Kips Bay, Manhattan, sent a letter home to the parents of all Pre-K through fifth grade students informing them that the school's teachers would no longer be assigning work for the children to do outside of school hours. She suggested that her students' time would be better spent focusing on other, more enjoyable, activities such as playing video games, watching TV or spending time outside. Scroll down for video . Putting her foot down: P.S. 116 principal Jane Hsu (left), pictured with assistant principal Gary Shevell, has banned homework for pupils at her school . 'The topic of homework has received a lot of attention lately, and the negative effects of homework have been well established,' Ms Hsu explained to parents in the letter. 'They include: children's frustration and exhaustion, lack of time for other activities and family time and, sadly for many, loss of interest in learning.' Ms Hsu added that she was 'excited that we are redefining the landscape of homework', before going on to explain that she didn't believe she was 'eliminating' homework, but rather adjusting the expectations of both her parents and her pupils in terms of what that phrase means. But while her students are no doubt delighted at the news, their parents are less enthused by the school's decision. 'I was just thinking maybe I'll keep my daughter here for another year, but this pushed me over the edge,' Daniel Tasman, the father of a second grade pupil at the school, told DNAinfo. 'This is their time to learn now, when they have good memory,' said Stanley, the parent of a third grade pupil at P.S. 116. 'I give him extra work, though. I go to Barnes and Nobles and give him my own homework.' Ironically, the school's mission statement - which available on its website - states clearly that pupils are expected to 'achieve high academic standards' and to 'take responsibility for their own learning'. Homework-free zone: Parents of the school's students are angry at Ms Hsu's decision, with one father going as far as to say he would pull his daughter from her class . 'Our school, P.S. 116, is a community of learners in which all children are encouraged to achieve high academic standards and social success, to enjoy learning, to celebrate diversity, to develop analytical skills, and to model exemplary behavior,' the website explains. 'We empower our students to take responsibility for their own learning by recognizing that effort leads to academic success. 'They are active participants and every child has a responsibility not just to perform a task, but to do it to the best of her or his ability.' But despite the anger and frustration being voiced by many parents however, Ms Hsu is adamant that she has made the best decision possible for pupils and added that she is 'looking forward'

Summary: Jane Hsu, the principal of Manhattan-based P.S. 116, informed parents last month that children would no longer be assigned any homework . She suggested that pupils' time would be better spent pursuing other, more enjoyable activities, such as watching TV or playing video games .


A loving granddaughter skipped her high school graduation ceremony in Wyoming and instead wore her cap and gown to a Texas hospital to surprise her grandmother who was battling leukemia. Sharon Thompson, who was recovering from brain surgery at the Houston Methodist Hospital, was proudly watching a live feed of her eldest grandchild Taylor Thompson's graduation in Cody, Wyoming. However, when Taylor's name was called she burst into her 70-year-old grandmother's hospital room instead of appearing on stage. And now a video of the touching moment has become an internet sensation, with the YouTube clip – which was first shared last June – accumulating more than a million views, the majority of which were amassed during the last two days. Perfect prank: Taylor Thompson (left) skipped her graduation and surprised her grandmother Sharon Thompson (right), who was in the hospital recovering from brain surgery as she battled cancer . The touching footage shows Sharon, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, enjoying the graduation ceremony from the confinements of her hospital bed. But before her granddaughter's name was called, the speaker made a surprising announcement. 'The next graduate is not here this evening because she has a surprise for someone special in her life,' the announcer said. 'Her grandmother has been battling cancer this past year and can't be at graduation, so she is watching the ceremony live over the internet right now.' He added: 'Dressed in her cap and gown, our graduate is going to walk into her grandmother's hospital room as I call her name.' Sharon burst into tears of joy when she realized what was happening. 'I can't believe it,' she told her granddaughter who was also moved to tears. 'I am so happy to see you.' Proud grandma: Last June, Sharon watched a live feed of her eldest grandchild's graduation ceremony on the internet . Shocking surprise: She was filled with joy when she realized that Taylor had come to visit her instead of walking in the ceremony, which was taking place in Cody, Wyoming that very moment . Unforgettable gift: Sharon happily cupped Taylor's face in her hands, later telling her that everyone should have a granddaughter like her . In the middle of the emotional moment, Sharon joked: 'This is enough to push me over the edge.' Sharon then held Taylor's face in her hands and told her how pretty she looked in her cap and gown. Taylor explained to her grandmother that she had flown to Houston the day before and that she had been pulling her leg the entire time. 'Everybody should have a granddaughter like you,' Sharon replied. Hanging above Sharon's hospital bed was a banner that the nurses had made her, which read: 'Congratulations Taylor Class of 2014.' But she couldn't get over the unexpected surprise. Magic moment: Taylor took a moment to hug her grandfather, who was also unaware of her plan . 'It's like a dream - a good dream,' Sharon said. 'It's real. I got to touch you.' At the end of the clip, Taylor kept with the commencement

Summary: Sharon Thompson, who was battling acute myeloid leukemia, was watching her eldest grandchild's graduation on the internet . But when Taylor Thompson's name was called, she burst into her grandmother's hospital room instead of appearing on stage .


A heroin dealer and a fellow inmate imprisoned for stabbing a taxi driver in the back in an unprovoked attack were let out of jail for three hours to watch Fifty Shades of Grey, it has been reported. Roseanne McCreadie, 34, who is serving nine years for helping her gangster father smuggle heroin into Scotland, was allowed to go and watch the sexually explicit film along with fellow criminal Kim Gray, 47. Gray, who is less than a year into a 40-month sentence for her near-fatal assault, and McCreadie were taken to the Vue Cinema in Stirling, Scotland, by former inmate Louise McLachlan. Roseanne McCreadie, 34, serving nine years for heroin smuggling, and Kim Gray, 47, jailed for 40 months for stabbing a taxi driver, were given three hour's leave to go to Vue Cinema in Stirling (pictured) The pair were joined by Louise McLachlan, another former prisoner who had recently been released, who boasted that she had booked them VIP seats for the film (file image) The trio met while they were incarcerated at Cornton Vale prison, also in Stirling. McLachlan even used Facebook to boast about the trip. According to the Scottish Daily Record, she wrote: 'Right my ladies just booked the tickets for 50shades (sic) on Sunday at 12 at the vue. 'VIP seats of course, use [you] sort it out with CV & i’ll pick use up at 12 it finishes at 2.25 so use will make the 3hours no bother.' McCreadie replied: 'Brilliant lou look 4ward to that babe.' The drug runner was only just back from a week of release when she was given a three-hour extension to go and watch the film, according toThe Sun. Speaking to the paper, Conservative MSP Margaret Mitchell said: 'These were serious crimes. To get let out to go to the flicks is unacceptable.' McCreadie was jailed as part of a gang of 13 who were given a total of 152 years in 2012 when police busted a heroin smuggling ring that stretched from Liverpool to Scotland. It is believed that McCreadie had just returned from a week's leave from Cornton Vale prison, Stirling, but was granted an extra three hours to go and watch the film . She was initially sentenced to nine years for her part in the criminal enterprise, but the judge added another 28 days for contempt of court after she yelled 'ya bunch of c****' at the jury. She was jailed alongside her father Eddie, then 54, who was given 12 years and eight months. Meanwhile Gray was given 40 months after stabbing 60-year-old cab driver Joe Cameron, causing him to suffer a near-fatal heart attack. Mr Cameron was called to a fare in Dunfermline in February last year, and when he walked up to the customer's door to collect them, he was attacked from behind by Gray. Police later told him she stabbed him with a kitchen knife up to the hilt in a motiveless attack. A Scottish Prison Service spokesman told MailOnline today: 'We wouldn't comment on individual prisoners.'

Summary: Roseanne McCreadie, 34, went to cinema with fellow inmate Kim Gray, 47 . Met with former prisoner Louise McLachlan who bragged about trip online . McCreadie was finishing week of leave, but was given extra time for film .


Torpedo Moscow must play two home matches behind closed doors because of the racist abuse aimed at Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk in Sunday's Premier League match. 'Due to the offensive racial behaviour of the Torpedo fans towards Hulk we have fined the club 300,000 roubles (£3,342) and they will have to play two home league matches behind closed doors,' Russian Football Union disciplinary committee chief Artur Grigoryants told reporters on Wednesday. 'If there is a repeat of this racial abuse there will be an even stronger punishment next time.' Torpedo Moscow have been hit with a two-match stadium ban after their fans racially abused Hulk (right) Russian outfit Torpedo will have to play their next two matches behind closed doors following the incident . Brazil international Hulk, 28, scored the only goal for leaders Zenit in their 1-1 draw at fifth from bottom Torpedo. It is not the first time this season that Torpedo supporters have been punished for offensive behaviour. The club were sanctioned in September for racist chants directed at Dynamo Moscow's Christopher Samba, playing one match with part of their stadium closed. Torpedo supporters were also found guilty in November of aiming monkey chants at Rostov's black players which resulted in the club having to play three home fixtures with part of the stadium closed. Torpedo were made to play with part of their stadium closed for one match after fans aimed abuse at Christopher Samba back in September . Earlier on Wednesday, Premier League president Sergei Pryadkin vowed to hit offenders hard. 'This is not the main problem facing us but racism certainly is a problem,' said Pryadkin. 'In some countries where football is very well developed this problem occurs and racism happens every week. Even in England it is a problem. 'We will take responsibility for what has happened. Together with the Russian Football Union and the Sports Ministry we will work to cut out this problem,' added Pryadkin. 'We have a lot of different nationalities in our country, no other country in the world has as many, but every club unfortunately has its undesirable elements. Only tough measures will help to overcome the problem of racism.'

Summary: Zenit forward Hulk was racially abused during match against Torpedo . Torpedo have been hit with a £3,342 fine and two-match stadium ban . Russian Premier League president Sergei Pryadkin vowed to take action .