Hannah Miller (pictured) claims she was told women should 'stay at home in the kitchen' during her time working at Tonbridge School, Kent . A school lab technician claims she was verbally abused and humiliated while working at one of the country's top boarding schools where she overheard a pupil say women should 'stay at home in the kitchen'. Hannah Miller, 38, worked as a laboratory technician in the Tonbridge School Physics Department from January 2005 to June 2014. In one instance, she said a pupil's comment that 'women shouldn't be in science, they should stay at home in the kitchen' was laughed off by another teacher. She also claims to have been left feeling isolated and was paid less than a male counterpart during her nine years in the job. The £35,000-a-year private boarding school in Kent, whose former pupils include members of the band Keane and author Frederick Forsythe, caters for 780 boys aged between 13 and 18 years. At an employment tribunal in Ashford, Kent, Miss Miller spoke of an incident on September 24, 2013. In her statement she said: 'On walking into a classroom taught by one of the physics masters I overheard the comment that "women shouldn't be in science, they should stay at home in the kitchen". 'I thought initially that it was the master, Dr Steven Chalk, who had said this although he told me later that it was a pupil. 'Dr Chalk tried to laugh the comment off but the class clearly enjoyed this comment which seemed to be at my expense and acted in an unruly manner. 'I felt absolutely humiliated and isolated. Dr Chalk did not appear to be disappointed in his class for their behaviour. 'The pupil was asked to apologise to me at a later date but this was not an isolated incident. Pupils would trip me up, slam doors in my face and behave in an abusive and aggressive manner toward me. 'I have been shouted at in front of pupils and told to f*** off by students. I have never witnessed this sort of behaviour toward any male member of staff.' She added in the statement that some years ago, a physics teacher stated in her presence in his classroom 'You should never have women in physics, I would never hire one'. Miss Miller added she made complaints which fell on deaf ears and was worried she was being 'over sensitive' and taking 'banter' too seriously. The technician said she felt 'insulted and bullied' by the Bursar after he declared her stress was down to her personal life and financial difficulties, which was not true. She added: 'Since leaving my job at Tonbridge School and despite my income dropping considerably I have not been suffering with stress at all and have not needed to visit the doctor or take any medication for stress. 'It is clear that my stress was caused by my work at Tonbridge School.' She claims another technician in the same role as her, Mr Matthew Newlands, received more money than her despite doing the

Summary: Lab technician Hannah Miller says she was sexually discriminated against . She was allegedly laughed at when told 'women shouldn't be in science' Miss Miller worked at Tonbridge School from January 2005 to June 2014 . Pupils would trip her up, slam doors in her face and insult her, she claims . Miss Miller is claiming sexual discrimination, constructive dismissal and equal pay. The tribunal, which is expected to last two days, continues .


Convicted Australian drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran may be joined on death row in the coming days by a female Filipino heroin courier. Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso, 30, was arrested at Yogyakarta Airport on April 25, 2010 for attempting to smuggle 2.6kg of heroin into the country, according to an Amnesty International report. She was sentenced to death by firing squad in October 2010 and has been imprisoned in Yogyakarta in the years since. Ms Veloso reportedly maintains she was unaware her suitcases she was paid to bring into the country contained heroin. Scroll down for video . Mary Jane Fiesta Vesolo was arrested at Yogyakarta Airport on April 25, 2010, for attempting to smuggle 2.6kg of heroin into the country. Ms Vesolo, who may joined Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran on death row, is pictured attending a case review at the . Indonesian armoured police vehicles are pictured transporting Australian death row prisoners Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumuran to the port where they later travelled to the prison island in Cilacap, Indonesia . Myuran Sukumuran is pictured disembarking a plane carrying him on the journey to the island where the former Bali Nine men were to be executed . Ms Veloso received harrowing news in January when Indonesian president Joko Widodo rejected her plea for clemency, according to Indonesian press reports. The nation's Attorney-General Muhammad Prasetyo has said preparations were complete for the executions of 10 death row detainees, including Ms Veloso and Chan and Sukumuran. 'Everything had to be organised first before transferring the prisoners because we do not want them to be in the isolation cells for too long [before their execution],' Prasetyo told reporters. Ms Veloso is the only woman among the list of detainees slated for execution, which includes the Australians and Nigerian national Raheem Agbaje Salami, 45. Indonesian police guard are pictured standing guard as vehicles containing the two prisoners are unloaded from a ferry . Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are pictured alighting a plane at Cilacap . Vigils have been held across the Philippines and the country's government was engaged in a lobbying effort to have her case reviewed, Rappler.com reported. Chan and Sukumuran arrived at Nusakambangan, where the executions will take place, on Wednesday afternoon. Ms Veloso appeared at an Indonesian case review hearing on Tuesday, according to the Jakarta Post. There, her lawyers reportedly argued she had not been able to understand the trial that led to her execution because of incompetent translation. A photograph of Ms Veloso at court published by the Jakarta Post on Wednesday featured the caption: 'No mercy'. By Australian Associated Press . * Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso (Philippines) * Serge Areski Atlaoui (France) * Martin Anderson alias Belo (Ghana) * Raheem Agbaje Salami (Nigeria) * Rodrigo Gularte (Brazil) * Myuran Sukumaran (Australia) * Andrew Chan (Australia) * Zainal Abidin (Indonesia) * Silvester Obikwe (Nigeria)

Summary: Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso may join Bali Nine drug kingpins on death row . She was sentenced to death by firing squad in October 2010 . The 30-year-old Filipino has been imprisoned in Yogyakarta in years since . Ms Veloso claims she was unaware her suitcase contained heroinin . She is the only woman on a list of detainees slated for execution .


It's not something Kim Kardashian is used to hearing - but there is at least one club she cannot get in to. The Soho House club on Sunset Boulevard refused membership to the reality star after she attempted to join 'numerous times', according to it former membership director. In an article by The Hollywood Reporter, current and past staff and member open up about the elite club's intriguing membership policy, which values 'creativity' over net worth or job titles. Not tonight, love: Kim Kardashian unsuccessfully tried to get Soho House membership numerous times, accrding to Soho House LA's former admissions boss . Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring 2015 . Visit site . If there's one thing Kim Kardashian loves, it's a cleavage baring outfit. For the Grammys she donned a metallic Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture number straight from his catwalk show in Paris. With its plunging neckline and mile-high slit, this look left little to the imagination. We're crazy for the belted waist and embellished shoulders, sleeves, and pockets. With her strappy sandals and sexy tousled hair, the reality star looks like a golden goddess. Metallics are consistently a go-to item when it comes to red carpet dressing. Katy Perry and Rita Ora both dressed in shiny renditions for the award ceremony too. It's a look with which you just can't go wrong! We've put together a selection of resplendent items below from Halston Heritage, Mac, and DVF to recreate Kim's look in a major way. Our favorite is the Badgley Mischka number by far! Halston Heritage Halter V Neck Twist Dress at Shopbop . Visit site . MAC by Mac Duggal Metallic Sequin Cowl-Back Gown at Dillard's . Visit site . Diane von Furstenberg 'Nina' Metallic Wrap Maxi Dress at Nordstrom . Visit site . Badgley Mischka Collection Sequin Cowl Back Gown at Shopbop . Visit site . 'We denied access to every Real Housewife who applied,' said Tim Geary, the LA branch's former director of membership. 'Kim Kardashian has unsuccessfully tried numerous times.' 'Kobe Bryant showed up and chose not to join. We didn't let him up,' he added. 'There was a debate over Britney Spears. Not sure how that played out.' The super-exclusive clique on 9200 Sunset Boulevard, now celebrating its fifth birthday, is the third such outpost, following its sister spots in London and New York. Creatives only: Every 'Real Housewife' who applied for membership was rejected, including the local ones from Beverly Hills . 'We imposed a value system on a community that celebrates financial success over morality,' Geary claimed. 'Someone would put forward a name and note that their movie just made $200 million. 'But someone may have known they were cheating on their boyfriend with a woman and were widely known to be an a**hole. That happened more than you would know. It was discussed in committee meetings. There was a great sense of doing the right thing. Geary said the worse the rejects were, the harder they took it - which gave some at Soho House immense satisfaction. Elite: The exclusive penthouse

Summary: Elite club on Sunset Boulevard values 'creativity' above net worth or titles . Kim Kardashian allegedly attempted to gain membership 'numerous times' and was rejected . Every Real Housewives star who applied was turned away . Kobe Bryant was also turned away, while there was a 'debate' on whether or not to admit Britney Spears .


Her green jacket caused a social media storm after its phallic shaped neckline was pointed out. Now Australian presenter Natarsha Belling has received support from a fellow news anchor after the sartorial buzz reached the United States. Reporter Dion Lim, who reports for the Ten News channel in Tampa, Florida, wrote: 'Oh c'mon. People ur reading too much into this! Anchor wears "phallic" jacket #anchorproblems.' Belling wore the jacket to present Network Ten's Eyewitness News and a photo of the outfit was then liked over 110,000 times on Facebook after the website Unilad posted the caption ‘once you see it, you cannot unsee it’. The image has also been shared over 7,000 times as the comments over Belling’s outfit rage on. 'Once you see it, you cannot unsee it...': This photo of Natarsha Belling's green jacket has been shared thousands of times online . American anchor Dion Lim showed her support for Belling with the hashtag #anchorproblems . The bemusement and fascination with her top appears to stem from the fact when you first look at the photo it’s hard to notice anything – but once the neckline’s shape is pointed out it’s hard to 'unsee' it. Ruben Haywood wrote on Facebook, garnering 26,408 likes: ‘Like if you came here to find out what it is.’ Sarah Herbert wrote: ‘Yep, definitely cannot unsee this now.’ And Chris Thompson added: ‘Thank you, you have enlightened me on this picture.’ ‘You legend I couldn't find what was happening but you've made me at ease now,’ Adam Baldwin said. The Channel Ten news presenter wore the green jacket with a pearl necklace at one point (left). Dion Lim (right) said people are reading 'way too much into this' Facebook users were left bemused by the photo until looking up what the joke was about . Sarah Herbert wrote: 'Yep, definitely cannot unsee this now' Social media users laughed as they all realised what the joke was about . One Facebook user pointed out 'you gotta have one to find one' On Reddit, one commentator mused: 'I thought it was because her microphone looks like the claw of a monster' And Lourens Odendaal realised: ‘Ooo that’s what it was… now I get it.’ Meanwhile, on Reddit, one commentator mused: ‘I thought it was because her microphone looks like the claw of a monster about to burst from her chest.’ And another added: ‘I thought it was the slight crease in her v neck on the right side, yet the top was the same length… I was sure it wasn’t that so came to the comments. ‘I guess this means I'm growing up, because five years ago I’d see this straight away.’ The 39-year-old is an Australian national news presenter on the Network Ten .

Summary: Natarsha Belling wore the demure green jacket on Channel 10's news show . An image of her wearing it has now been liked over 110,000 times . Debate is raging on social media about the jacket's neckline . American news anchor Dion Lim tweeted her support for Belling . The fascination appears to stem from the fact it's hard to spot until it's pointed out - and then it can't be 'unseen'


Esa's Rosetta spacecraft is getting ready for an adventurous pass through the geysers of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Scientists hope to discover more information about the comet’s interior from the jets. And with the comet becoming more active as it approaches the sun, these next few months are providing the best opportunity yet to study the comet - but it is not without risk. Esa is preparing to send its Rosetta spacecraft within nine miles of comet 67P. The probe will be tasked with studying the jets coming from its surface (shown in image). These could reveal what the comet's interior is composed of. And as the comet gets more active, Philae on the surface could wake up . ‘The comet is getting super exciting,’ said Esa’s Rosetta project scientist Dr Matt Taylor in The Times. ‘Hundreds of kilos per second of material is flinging off it. We want to a do a fly-by through one of these active regions.’ The Rosetta probe, which was carrying Philae, launched into space in 2004, using the gravity of Earth and Mars to slingshot its way towards comet 67P. It chased comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko through space for more than ten years, and entered orbit in August 2014. After a four billion mile (6.5 billion km) journey, the probe then successfully released the Philae lander from its grip to land on the comet on 12 November 2014, travelling at 3.3ft (one metre) per second relative to the comet. But when it first made contact with the surface it failed to fire harpoons that would have kept it attached to the comet. This resulted in it bouncing to a height of 0.62 miles (1km) above the comet before again landing on the surface. It then bounced again, but to a much lower altitude. Philae managed to perform more than 90 per cent of its goals before running out of power. Rosetta, meanwhile, is continuing to orbit and study the comet. From data collected by the two proves, Esa said that water on the comet was different to that on Earth - suggesting water on our world came from an asteroid, not a comet. The probe will be brought within nine miles (15km) of the comet, with its path taking it right through 67P’s geysers. These jets are formed when ice on the surface sublimates - or vapourises - and they become more active as the comet approaches the sun. It is getting closer and closer over the next few months, with its point of closest approach taking place in August. As it becomes more active, Rosetta has a fantastic opportunity to sweep through the increasingly large jets and gather data. In so doing, though, the probe can become disorientated. It relies on seeing stars to know where it is, but the jets can obscure its view. This means that, occasionally, the spacecraft has to take evasive actions when it passes through a jet, to get itself into empty space and re-orientate itself relative to the stars. But studying the jets could reveal vital data on how gas and dust flows

Summary: Esa will send its Rosetta spacecraft within nine miles of comet 67P . The probe will be tasked with studying the jets coming from its surface . These could reveal what the comet's interior is composed of . And as the comet gets more active, Philae on the surface could wake up .


Authorities reportedly discovered a Lamborghini discarded on a Texas highway over the weekend. The vehicle was discovered on the southbound side of the Dallas North Tollway, local media reported. Whoever was behind the wheel seemed to have ditched the car after slamming into a highway barrier, WFAA reported. Discovery: Authorities reportedly discovered a Lamborghini discarded on a Texas highway over the weekend . WFAA reported the Lamborghini did not contain any 'identifying information' inside. The expensive vehicle was taken to a Dallas police impound lot, the television station reported. Lamborghinis generally retail for hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Dallas Police Department did not immediately return a message seeking comment. Luxury item: The vehicle was discovered on the southbound side of the Dallas North Tollway .

Summary: A yellow Lamborghini was discovered on the southbound side of the Dallas North Tollway . Whoever was behind the wheel seemed to have ditched the car after slamming into a highway barrier . The expensive vehicle was taken to a Dallas police impound lot .


Nigel Pearson has vowed Leicester will not 'lie down' at Manchester City as they battle for survival. The Foxes head to the Etihad on Wednesday bottom of the Barclays Premier League and four points from safety. City have won just two of their last seven top flight games as they battle Chelsea for the title and lost 2-1 at Liverpool on Sunday. Nigel Pearson leads his players in training on Monday as they prepare to face Manchester City . Andy King, Danny Drinkwater and Esteban Cambiasso (L-R) get put through their paces at Belvoir Drive . Leicester manager Pearson insisted Manuel Pellegrini's men still carry the same threat to his side but believes the Foxes are ready for the fight. He said: 'They are a very talented squad and there's always going to be scrutiny. People have told me they are in a bit of a sticky spell, a sticky spell for them isn't one for us. 'Success is relative, they have two players to each position and have quality there, whatever side they put up against you will have quality. 'But they will be aware we have some dangerous players, what we have to do is show weren't not just a capable side but one which isn't going to go anywhere and lie down.' January signing Andrej Kramaric (right) challenges for the ball during Leicester's training session . Robert Huth and David Nugent (L-R) could both start for Pearson's side at the Etihad on Wednesday . Kasper Schmeichel is out with a broken foot but is expected to return this month after being sidelined since December. Pearson has a fully fit squad otherwise as they battle the drop having won just two of their last 21 league games. The manager has been pleased with their level of performance though and they almost snatched a win at Everton last time out before conceding a late Matt Upson own goal to draw 2-2. And Pearson insisted Leicester still hold belief they can survive this season. 'We have been bottom since November and the players have put in some really good performances. That's a show of resilience in itself,' he said. Midfielder Cambiasso (left) chases down Drinkwater as the relegation-threatened Foxes prepare . 'As the season wears on the pressure builds, you can't get away from that. My job is to keep the players freed up in their minds so they can go and play. I do believe there is a lot of belief in the dressing room that we can turn the situation around. 'As I have already pointed out the players playing as well as they can is the acid test, my job as manager is to allow them to do that. 'We have belief in ourselves and time will tell. There aren't any easy games but we have to show we have plenty of character and quite a bit of ability, what we have to do is transfer it into points.'

Summary: Leicester are four points adrift at the bottom of the Premier League . Manager Nigel Pearson wants to turn good performances into points . He insists his side will not 'lie down' against champions Manchester City . The Foxes take on Manuel Pellegrini's men at the Etihad on Wednesday .


ESPN host Robert Flores is the latest person to take a pot-shot at Australian popstar Iggy Azalea over her huge success as a global hip hop star. Flores was presenting SportsCenter on Sunday evening when he made the wisecrack about Azalea while talking about her boyfriend, L.A. Lakers star Nick Young. A couple of weeks ago, 24-year-old Azalea had revealed that Young is terrified of dolphins because one once tried to kill him. Flores was presenting SportsCenter on Sunday evening when he made the wisecrack about Iggy Azalea while talking about her boyfriend, L.A. Lakers star Nick Young and his fear of dolphins . Basketball star Nick Young took to Twitter to express his anger at Flores for joking about his girlfriend . ‘We learned that, according to the Lakers’ Nick Young, a dolphin recently tried to kill him,’ said Flores during the What Did We Learn? segment of Sunday's show. ‘So, Nick, while dolphins are trying to kill you, your girlfriend is trying to kill hip-hop. Let’s call it even, okay?’ Azalea has remained quiet on the dis after quitting Twitter last month, but her boyfriend was far from amused at Flores' criticism. 'Your job is to talk about sports, not what me and my chick got going on,' he angrily tweeted. Young also appeared to threaten Flores, tweeting 'we got a problem' and 'I'm pretty sure we are going to run into each other soon.' Appearing on the Sedano and Stink radio show on Monday, Flores appeared to downplay any possible 'beef' between him and Young and said the joke was 'all in good fun.' The Australian pop star has been accused by a number of hip hop artists including Azealia Banks, Snoop Dogg, Q-Tip, Eve and soul singer Jill Scott of cultural appropriation . Flores however couldn't resist continuing the joke and said that he wasn't too worried about Young's apparent violent threat . 'If you look at his numbers, there is a 70 percent chance that — if he takes a shot at me — he’s going to miss. I’m just looking at the numbers, so I’m good.' As Azalea’s fame has grown, she has faced a growing wave of criticism – although up to now from hip hop artists – who have accused her of stealing from their culture and repackaging it for the mainstream. Before departing Twitter last month Azalea, whose real name is Amethyst Amelia Kelly, had become embroiled in various wars of words online with rival Azealia Banks as well as Snoop Dogg, Q-Tip, Eve and soul singer Jill Scott. Banks has accused Azalea of not caring about 'black issues'. 'Its funny to see people Like Igloo Australia silent when these things happen... Black Culture is cool, but black issues sure aren't huh?,’ she tweeted last year. The singer and boyfriend LA Laker Nick Young , seen at the UCLA Men's Basketball Game at The Galen Center in Los Angeles in January . Azalea rowed online with both Azealia Banks and Snoop Dogg before announcing that she was quitting Twitter last month . While

Summary: Flores dissed Australian popstar Iggy Azalea during a short segment about her basketball-playing boyfriend on Sunday . 'So, Nick, while dolphins are trying to kill you, your girlfriend is trying to kill hip-hop. Let’s call it even, okay?' he joked . Young took to Twitter to threaten Flores, 'we got a problem' he tweeted, while his girlfriend has remained quiet . Azalea has been accused of cultural appropriation by a number of hip hop artists including Azealia Banks, Snoop Dogg and Q-Tip .


A man accused of throwing acid in the faces of two schoolgirls after his sexual advances were rejected has fainted while being handcuffed and paraded before an angry mob. Pictures taken at a press conference yesterday announcing the arrest of Jiwan BK, 20, show him being dragged by police through a crowd in Kathmandu, Nepal, in a semi-conscious state. His arrest comes a month after schoolgirls Sangita Magar, 16, and Sima Basnet, 15, were studying at a school in the capital when a masked attacker barged into the classroom and splashed acid across their faces. WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . Nepalese plainclothed police carry Jiwan BK after he fainted when paraded before the public in Kathmandu . BK, 20, is accused of throwing acid in the faces of two schoolgirls after one of them rejected his advances . Police claimed he admitted being 'infatuated' with Sangita Magar and wanted to disfigure her . It is feared the suspected revenge attack has left the teenagers scarred for life after they suffered severe chemical burns to their faces, torsos and legs. Horrific photographs taken of the two while they recovered in hospital caused an outcry across the country as they described an 'intense burning' and pouring water on their faces to try and stop their skin from melting. The Baltic Review reported the area's police chief Pushka Karki has now said: 'The attacker will appear in court on Sunday, he did not resist the arrest. 'He claimed that he was infatuated with Sangita, one of the victims, and wanted to disfigure her as an act of revenge after she rejected his romantic advances.' Chameli Magar, Sangita's mother, added that the 'coward' had ruined her daughter's life and she hoped he would either die in jail or hanged. However, Nepalese law states that such attacks are only punished by anywhere between three months to three years in prison - depending on the severity of the disfigurement. BK was a former tenant at the Magar family home and police claimed to have found cuttings of newspaper reports of his attack in his currently-rented room, according to Ekantipur.com. Sangita Magar takes her School Leaving Certificate (SLC) exam - which she was studying for when attacked - from her hospital bed . Sima Basnet sits her SLC exam from a hospital room in Kathmandu as an administrator watches on . Acid attacks disfigure and often blind their victims, who are usually women and often the target of some form of revenge bid. The disputes, which happen in many parts of South Asia, can be linked to dowry, land disputes or refusal to a man's advances. Although acid attacks are now a criminal offence in neighbouring India, there are no specific laws addressing it in Nepal. Sangita, pictured in the days following the attack had acid thrown on her face by a masked man . Her hand in a cast, 16-year-old Sangita's hand bore only the remains of her scarlet nail polish . Treatment: Sangita's mother Chameli feeds her at her hospital bed in the days following the attack .

Summary: A Nepalese man has been accused of throwing acid in schoolgirls' faces . Police yesterday paraded him before media and an angry Nepalese mob . Alleged attacker Jiwan BK, 20, fainted as he was dragged through streets . Police: It was a 'revenge attack' after one of the girls rejected his advances . It is feared the two victims, aged 15 and 16, may be scarred for life . Sangita Magar and Sima Basnet suffered burns to their legs and faces . They have both sat their school leaving exams from their hospital beds .


Pope Francis will become the first pontiff to address the US Congress after accepting an invitation to visit the White House. US President Barack Obama will host the Pope on September 23, after extending an invitation during talks at the Vatican last year. The White House said the president and the pope will continue a dialogue about poverty, the environment, immigration and promoting religious freedom. Papal first: Pope Francis has announced his intention to address the US Congress during a stateside visit in September--which will make him the first pope to ever do so . 'The president looks forward to continuing this conversation with the Holy Father during his first visit to the United States as pope,' a statement said. The 78-year-old leader of the world's Roman Catholics confirmed late last year that he would visit the United States to take part in a Catholic Church congress in Philadelphia. During the trip, he will also address the United Nations in New York and become the first pontiff to address the US Congress. Obama and Francis met for the first time at the Vatican in March last year in talks clouded by disagreements over provisions for contraception included in the US leader's landmark health care reforms. Dialogue: Pope Francis will continue a dialogue about poverty, the environment, immigration and promoting religious freedom . Obama has regularly spoken of his admiration for Francis, repeatedly praising the pontiff for his compassion and modesty. 'As a champion of the poor and the most vulnerable among us, he carries forth the message of love and compassion that has inspired the world for more than two thousand years - that in each other we see the face of God,' Obama said last year. Francis is also widely credited with helping to kickstart the secret diplomacy between Cuba and the United States which culminated with the two Cold War rivals declaring a historic rapprochement last year. According to a Vatican statement, Francis wrote letters to US and Cuban leaders and 'invited them to resolve humanitarian questions of common interest, including the situation of certain prisoners, in order to initiate a new phase in relations between the two parties.' Obama has regularly spoken of his admiration for Francis, repeatedly praising the pontiff for his compassion and modesty. The U.S. president visited Francis at the Vatican in March .

Summary: The announcement comes after US President Barack Obama's invitation to visit the White House September 23 . The 78-year-old confirmed late last year that he would visit the US to take part in a Catholic Church congress in Philadelphia . During the trip, he will also address the United Nations in New York and become the first pontiff to address the US Congress .


Bed-blocking has reached record levels as thousands of healthy people fill hospital wards needed for sick patients, official figures reveal. Hospital beds were taken up on more than 1 million days in the last 12 months - a 19 per cent increase on the year before. The problem - which is caused by delayed discharges - is now costing the NHS an estimated £287million a year. In January alone, the latest month for which figures are available, discharges from hospital were delayed for a total 103,776 days, according to NHS England records. Bed-blocking has reached record levels as thousands of healthy people fill hospital wards needed for sick patients . It is the first time the figure has risen over 100,000 since records began in 2010. A bed in a hospital costs the NHS a basic £275 per day with medicines and other care excluded, according to Department of Health figures. And with each delayed discharge lasting an average 28 days in January, the costs quickly mount up. Successive governments have failed to deal with the problem of bed-blocking. But with numbers of bed days lost to the issue having nearly doubled from 55,000 a month in August 2010 to more than 103,000 in January 2015, critics have accused the Coalition of losing grip of the issue. Healthy patients are usually kept in hospital because they have nowhere else to go. At Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge 18 per cent of acute inpatient beds were occupied last November by people whose discharge had been delayed . This is often because councils do not have a space in a care home to take them to, or because a care package has not yet been set up in their own home. Labour yesterday blamed the escalation of the problem on cuts to social care budgets, which have been reduced by £3.5billion since 2010. A leading doctor recently warned that the lack of available council care risked bringing the NHS 'to its knees'. At Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge 18 per cent of acute inpatient beds were occupied last November by people whose discharge had been delayed. Dr Susan Robinson, an A&E consultant at the hospital, said in November: 'If we' re crowded it's because the hospital's crowded, and the hospital's crowded because they can't get patients out. 'The crowded hospital is almost bringing us to our knees.' NHS England statistics show that from February 2014 to January 2015 1,042,434 bed days were lost due to patients being unable to be discharged. For the same period last year 873,415 days were lost. King's Fund chief executive Chris Ham told the Independent on Sunday: 'Many delayed transfers of care are caused by problems accessing other parts of the NHS, such as community and mental health services, while increasing pressures on social care are also a factor. 'The solution must be sought in better co-ordination and adequate funding both for the NHS and social care.' Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham said: 'Back in 2010 I said it would be irresponsible to safeguard the NHS budget if the way you

Summary: Hospital beds were taken up on more than 1 million days in past 12 months . This is 19% increase on last year meaning bed-blocking has hit record high . A bed in a hospital costs the NHS a basic £275 per day plus medicines . Problem is now costing the NHS an estimated £287million a year .


World champion Lewis Hamilton is amused by Red Bull's complaints about Mercedes ongoing dominance, accusing the sport's preceding power of double standards. Mercedes are expected to dominate this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix, just as it did at the season opener in Australia with a one-two finish, and the entire 2014 season. The huge edge Mercedes enjoys prompted calls for rule changes to make F1 racing closer, and after the Melbourne procession, Red Bull even floated the idea of withdrawing from the sport if the situation does not improve. Lewis Hamilton has accused Red Bull of double standards after their threat to leave Formula 1 . The Mercedes driver romped to victory at the Australian Grand Prix with Nico Rosberg in second . Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull were hugely successful before Mercedes' improvement in the last two years . 'I genuinely find it quite funny,' Hamilton said Thursday, noting that Red Bull saw no problem with the sport when it was dominating and Sebastian Vettel won four straight championships. 'It's an interesting opinion coming from individuals who had so much success. To already have comment after one race I find quite funny,' he said. Hamilton said Mercedes had simply done a better job than its rivals, who need to work harder to catch up rather than seek to change the rules. 'Not once did this team ever complain to others to equalise things,' Hamilton said. 'Now we are the best team, we pulled together and did an amazing job.' Hamilton walks in the paddock ahead of this weekend's Malaysian Grnad Prix . Red Bull's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo chats to team principal Christian Horner in Kuala Lumpur . The re-introduction of mid-season engine upgrades this year does promise closer racing late in the year, but in the meantime Mercedes is expected to remain in a class of its own at the front of the field in Malaysia and beyond. However Hamilton was wary of Ferrari's performance during race-pace long runs in Melbourne, and saw the Italian team as the main threat. 'Definitely Ferrari have made a huge step and that is good to see,' Hamilton said. 'They put in some really spectacular sectors in the last race weekend.' Mercedes had cheekily invited Vettel to its Friday engineering briefing at Sepang after the German accepted an offer from Mercedes' Nico Rosberg made during the post-race media conference in Australia. However, Mercedes had since broadened the offer to any rival team to attend, and Ferrari said neither the team nor Vettel would be taking up the offer. Hamilton takes a selfie during a fan event in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia on Wednesday . Hamilton says Ferrari will be close challengers this year and admits he has been impressed with their pace .

Summary: Lewis Hamilton accuses Red Bull of double standards after complaints . Former constructors' champions hinted they could withdraw from sport . Hamilton says he finds it 'quite funny' after Sebastian Vettel's dominance . British world champion was superb in Mercedes car at Australian GP . Hamilton and team-mate Nico Rosberg looking to shine again in Malaysia . CLICK HERE for the latest F1 news ahead of this Sunday's Malaysian GP .


You may actually have to tell the truth at your future job interviews thanks to new software that acts as a 'lie detector' by analysing your facial expressions. It has been created by American company ooVoo who believe it will be useful in the world of business and politics, according to the Telegraph. Researchers fed a computer huge amounts of pictures showing human expressions - collected as part of a project on autism - to 'teach' it how to read emotions, Christopher Williams reported. But even the firm behind the technology admits 'it is going to cause some worries for people' because of privacy issues. 'Lie detector': Researchers fed a computer with images of facial expressions and 'taught' it to read emotions (file photo) It could also be used during financial negotiations to gauge if someone is going to commit to deal, according to ooVoo, which is working in partnership with a leader in perceptual computing and emotional analytics. Affectiva's technology was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The firm is also planning to use the app in retail to see how customers react to a particular product or display. The company - whose web-conferencing app has been downloaded by over 100 million people worldwide - unveiled their new software at the mobile industry's biggest technology showcase in Barcelona this week. Political pollsters are already planning to use it on a wide scale during the next US presidential election next year after testing it in the country. With more and more employers interviewing potential candidates over video chat, it could be used to gather more information about their body language - and even if they are lying. The managing director of Myrian Capital who own ooVoo believes this would simply be 'another source of data' for employers. Poker face: With more and more jobs taking place over video chat, employers could get an added insight into potential candidates (file photo) He said: 'There are major implications of this , including privacy and it is going to cause some worries for people. 'But history shows these worries get addressed wither by regulation or people just getting used to things.' More complicated and potentially controversial versions of the software are also in development.

Summary: Researchers fed the computer with pictures showing human expressions . Vast amounts of information taught it to effectively read human emotions . American company ooVoo says it could be useful in business and politics . But even they admit it could worry some people because of privacy issues . Political pollsters are planning to use it in the 2016 US presidential election .


These horrific images show the squalid conditions inside a fly-infested, dirt-ridden home where a five year-old boy was neglected so badly that he did not know what a bath was for. The youngster had endured such a miserable upbringing that he told his foster carer that 'Santa' had stopped coming to visit his house, even though he had 'been good'. Today, as his mother and her partner were spared jail for child cruelty, images from inside the family's council house in York reveal the 'unimaginable filth' in which the child was forced to live. Squalor: These horrific images show the squalid conditions inside a fly-infested, dirt-ridden home where a five year-old boy was neglected so badly that he did not know what a bath was for . 'Unimaginable filth': Police found piled-up dirty crockery and rotten food strewn across the house in York . 'Unkempt': The council house's lounge contained a double bed that was covered in dog hair, dirt and clothes . Rubbish and rotting food can be seen littered around the filthy home, while every work surface in the kitchen is covered in dirty crockery or moldy food. Amid a stench of rotten food wafting through the property, there was also an abundance of insects and flies which swamped the tiny, cramped rooms. Shockingly, dog faeces, dog hair and clothing were also found strewn across the house, including on the carpet, the doors and even on a double bed, which had been set up in the living room. Among the chaos was a filthy mug, with the words 'top daddy' ironically emblazoned across the front. Authorities had been alerted to the boy's plight after he escaped from the house and his frantic mother, who cannot be named for legal reasons, rang the police. He was later found a mile from his council house in York and told police he had 'woken up and looked around the house and nobody was home'. York Crown Court had heard how police then visited the house and found it in unimaginable filth with every surfaced piled high with dirty dishes. Filthy: Officers discovered the mess after the boy escaped from the house and his mother, who cannot be named for legal reasons, rang the police. He was found wandering alone, a mile from the home . Chaos: The living room was packed full of boxes, plastic bags and a haphazard toy book, full of broken toys . 'Top daddy': Ironically, police found a filthy mug languishing in the living room, with the words 'top daddy' emblazoned on the side . It emerged that foster carers had found several of his baby teeth had their roots exposed with abscesses while six had to be removed. There was no toothbrush suitable for his use in his house. Prosecutor Aisha Wadoodi said: 'Every work surface in the kitchen was covered in dirty crockery and rotting food. There was only rotting food in the fridge. 'The floor was covered in dog hair and clothing. The back yard was covered in dog excrement. The lounge contained a double bed

Summary: Police alerted to boy's plight when he was found wandering streets alone . Officers found the council house in York covered in 'unimaginable filth' Rubbish, rotting food, dog faeces and dirty dishes were strewn over house . Amid a stench of rot, an abundance of insects and flies swamped the home . Mother, 43, and partner, 42, were spared jail after admitting child cruelty . She was given an 18-month suspended sentence, while his was suspended for six months .


Brendon de Jonge held the halfway lead at the Valspar Championship as gusting winds made scoring difficult on day two in Florida. The Zimbabwean recorded four birdies and two bogeys in a steady 69 to finish six under and open up a one-shot lead over a group of five players including Jordan Spieth, who fired the joint lowest round of the day with a 67. Kevin Streelman, Derek Ernst, Ryan Moore and Henrik Stenson were also on five under, Ernst having got to eight under at one point with a run of five birdies before dropping three shots in his final five holes. Brendon de Jonge posted a solid round of 69 to take the lead on the second day at the Valspar Championship . De Jonge began on the 10th and dropped a shot on the par-five 14th where he had holed from 126-yards for eagle on Thursday, before a birdie on 18 saw him turn level. Another birdie followed on the first before a bogey on the sixth and two further birdies on the seventh and ninth, with De Jonge admitting the wind was making life difficult. 'It's tricky out there,' he told www.pgatour.com. 'It's one of those golf courses where it's tough enough to get it on the fairway when it's still and when the wind blows it's added difficulty. 'It's difficult to pick it out there. It gets in these tress and swirls around so you've got to try and stay patient as best you can.' Spieth registered seven birdies and three bogeys on his way round, while Stenson opened with an eagle but could not maintain his momentum as he signed for a 70. Jordan Spieth shot the lowest round of the day, a 67, in difficult conditions, to sit in joint second place . Ian Poulter was then in the group at four under alongside Ricky Barnes, Lucas Glover and Sean O'Hair. Poulter started on the back nine and got himself to six under at the turn with birdies on 12,14 and 18 before back-to-back bogeys at five and six saw him slip back into the pack. But the Englishman is feeling confident for the weekend and believes the layout at Copperhead suits his game. 'Solid play,' he told Sky Sports 4. 'This golf course is a good golf course for me - it's short, it's tricky. It's not about hitting driver off every tee - it's about positional play.' He added: 'It's about putting it in to play to set up your second shot. The greens are small but undulating. 'The wind has now picked up and that's playing tricky and I've done a good job putting it in play and giving myself plenty of chances.' Ian Poulter was reasonably pleased with his performance which saw him two off the lead after two rounds . Another Englishman who is feeling better about his game is Luke Donald after shooting a 68 on Friday which left him two under. The former world number one has seen his form desert him in the past couple of years

Summary: Brendon de Jonge shoots 69 to take outright lead on six under par . Jordan Spieth and Henrik Stenson among ground one shot back . Ian Poulter and Luke Donald still in contention after two rounds . Adam Scott misses his first cut in 45 PGA Tour events to break long streak .


A couple have been accused of locking their autistic 13-year-old daughter in a basement and forcing her to wear diapers. Court papers say the girl from Brookfield, Wisconsin, continually showed up at school with dried feces on her, and that her stepfather called her 'Stink'. He also refused to let the helpless youngster use the family bathroom or furniture because he believed she was 'disgusting'. Scroll down for video . A couple from Brookfield, Wisconsin, has been accused of locking their autistic 13-year-old daughter in the basement of this house, forcing her to wear a diaper and sending her to school covered in feces . Police were alerted when an anonymous caller said the youngster was 'being treated like an animal'. Prosecutors say the child has low-level autism and some cognitive disabilities, and was forced into the basement every day after school. There she would be made to put on an adult onesie and a pull-up diaper,Fox 6 reported. In the morning she would then get on the school bus. The girl's mother and stepfather, who have not been identified, are charged with child neglect. When police removed the girl from their home in Brookfield, just west of Milwaukee, the temperature in her basement bedroom was around 50 degrees. Court papers say the couple referred to the girl as 'Stink' and her stepfather refused to let her use the family bathroom or sit on the furniture because she thought she was disgusting . An anonymous caller tipped police, saying the girl was being treated like an animal. Emily Levine, executive director of the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, told WISN: 'It makes me cry, or want to punch somebody. Both. I can't understand wanting to hurt a child. 'This is part of the stigma that's attached to autism and other behavioral disorders, is people are treated in an inhuman way.

Summary: Pair from Brookfield, Wisconsin, referred to their daughter as 'Stink' Stepfather didn't let her sit on furniture or use the family bathroom . Prosecutors said this is because he thought she was 'disgusting' An anonymous caller told police the girl was being 'treated like an animal'


Craig Gordon once sweated anxiously in a television studio while Scotland toiled at Hampden to see off one of the smallest nations in world football. Come Sunday, he sincerely hopes the national side will not put viewers through a similar experience when Gibraltar come calling. Gordon, then sidelined by a fractured arm, accepted the offer to turn pundit for the evening as Liechtenstein visited Glasgow for a Euro 2012 qualifier in September 2010. Craig Gordon hopes Scotland will not put fans through the tense evening against Gibralta . It was a decision he began to regret as Craig Levein’s side entered injury-time facing utter humiliation with a 1-1 scoreline. Only thanks to a 97th-minute header from Stephen McManus was Gordon spared the most awkward possible piece of post-match analysis. ‘I was in a television studio the night of the Liechtenstein game,’ he recalled. ‘That was a different life I had back then. ‘Towards the end I was sitting there worried what I was going to say at full-time to defend the rest of the boys. Gordon can expect a quiet evening on Sunday when Scotland face minnows Gibralta . ‘So thankfully we managed to grind it out because I don’t know what I would have said if we’d drawn that one. ‘When Stephen McManus scored I jumped out of my seat in the studio because it was hugely important to get that win. ‘That night is a reminder of what can happen in any game of football. It can be difficult and at this level you don’t want to lose a goal to give yourself an uphill task. ‘If you do that it can get edgy so we’re well aware of the need for a fast start on Sunday and a good tempo so we can take care of things. ‘These are the games we have to win and historically it hasn’t been that easy for us. ‘Getting the win is what we have to focus on first and foremost. Stephen McManus spared Scotland's blushes with late winner against Liechtenstein in 2010 . ‘If we can do that then looking to score a few goals comes afterwards – but winning the game is the main thing.’ Gordon made his first Scotland start in more than four years when he played the first half of Wednesday night’s 1-0 friendly win over Northern Ireland before being replaced by Allan McGregor. However, with David Marshall having served as Gordon Strachan’s more regular No 1, he has no idea whether he will form what should be an untroubled last line of defence against Gibraltar. ‘It was great to stand out there and sing the national anthem again,’ said Gordon. ‘You’d always prefer to play the first half rather than the second. ‘It was just good to get back out there, though. It was enjoyable and both keepers got a clean sheet. ‘I don’t know what will happen on Sunday — the manager will decide that. ‘He told us about the Northern Ireland game on Wednesday morning and I’m sure it will be the same again at

Summary: Craig Gordon watched Scotland struggle to beat Liechtenstein in 2010 . The keeper agreed to be TV pundit as he was sidelined by fractured arm . Scotland face minnows Gibraltar in Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday .


A company advertising a competition to win a £2,000 luxury holiday to Ireland have blundered by using a photo of a castle in Scotland. And the mistake has been met with anger by officials at popular tourist hotspot north of the border. The contest to win a trip to the Emerald Isle is being promoted with a picture of Eilean Donan Castle, which is in the western Highlands and seen by many as one of Scotland's most famous castle. WomenFreebies.co.uk used a photo of Scottish Castle Eilean Donan to advertise a competition for Ireland . Unsurprisingly, the use of the Scottish castle advertising a holiday to Ireland didn't go down too well... The Eilean Donan Castle officials had some words of advice for the website WomenFreebies.co.uk . The image was posted to the Facebook page of WomenFreebies.co.uk with the caption 'Like if you'd love to visit Ireland'. The page has almost 800,000 followers and thousands liked the post, but eagle-eyed Scots spotted the gaffe and pointed out the mistake. Nikki Thompson, 63, of Ardrishaig in Argyll, said: 'I laughed to myself. I knew right away that it was the Eilean Donan - it's not in Ireland. 'It's obviously the wrong castle in the wrong place. 'If you are going to advertise a luxury holiday in Ireland, you should at least have a picture of Ireland, you would think. 'I actually messaged them but they never got back to me.' Eilean Donan Castle's website describes the site as 'one of the most iconic images of Scotland . The first fortified castle was built in the mid 13th century and stood guard over the lands of Kintail. And officials at the castle waded into the topic when they posted their own response on the competition page by writing: 'We are NOT impressed at all!!!'. On the castle's official Facebook page they posted some advice for the competition organisers by writing: 'Somebody somewhere REALLY needs a Geography lesson! And fast!!' Also on Facebook, Martin Davis wrote: 'If you want to visit THIS castle, then you'd have to be in Scotland! Eilean Donan Castle in the Highlands!' Kathryn Seddon added: 'Sounds nice, but it's a shame they can't show a picture of Ireland and not Eilean Donan Castle in the beautiful Scottish Highlands!' The administrators of the page have not responded to a request for comment. Eilean Donan Castle's website describes the site as 'one of the most iconic images of Scotland, 'recognised all around the world,' and that the castle is now 'one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish highlands.' The first fortified castle was built in the mid 13th century and stood guard over the lands of Kintail. Since then, at least four different versions of the castle have been built and re-built as the feudal history of Scotland unfolded through the centuries. The beautiful castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish highlands .

Summary: The contest to win a trip to Ireland using a picture of Eilean Donan Castle . Eagle-eyed Scots spotted the gaffe and pointed out the mistake . One Facebook user writes: 'Sounds nice, but it's a shame they can't show a picture of Ireland'


David Coulthard has questioned Lewis Hamilton’s focus on the eve of the new Formula One campaign. Hamilton is the favourite to defend his championship with Mercedes expected to hold a clear advantage over the rest of the field when the season gets underway in Melbourne in the early hours of Sunday morning. The 30-year-old Briton has brushed shoulders with a host of A-List celebrities during the off-season as he continues to expand his profile outside of the sport. Lewis Hamilton is pictured on St Kilda beach on Thursday as he prepares to defend his Formula One title . The Briton faced the media in the first pre-race press conference of the year ahead of the Australian GP . He is also close to signing a new deal with Mercedes which will see him earn a considerable amount more than the current £20million-a-year contract he signed after leaving McLaren in 2012. Meanwhile, his private life has also been the subject of much discussion following the break-up of his relationship with long-term girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, the American popstar who was in Abu Dhabi to celebrate his second world championship last year. ‘Lewis appears to be going through a transition in his off-track life,’ said Coulthard, a 13-time race winner. ‘I see he is negotiating his own contract, doing music in the future and has split up with Nicole, and all of these things have an influence on your life which may be a positive or negative. ‘It will be interesting to see now that he has won two world titles, is a wealthy champion, and got lots of opportunities, whether the absolute focus is still on the job.’ Hamilton signs autographs for fans at the Albert Park Circuit. He starts the season as championship favourite . David Coulthard, pictured on Thursday, believes Nico Rosberg will return stronger this season . Rosberg will renew his title battle with Hamilton . Hamilton and team-mate Nico Rosberg are set to go toe-to-toe for the world championship once more after the dominant Mercedes pair won 16 of the 19 races last season during a frenetic campaign. Hamilton clinched the title in dramatic circumstances at the season finale in Abu Dhabi with his 11th victory of the year. But Coulthard expects the German, who tasted victory just once after his collision with Hamilton at the Belgian Grand Prix in August, to return stronger this term. ‘Nico now has the experience of battling for a world championship,' added Coulthard. 'He went into last year with a good car, everything was going great, then he had the collision in Spa, his team told him he was a bad boy, and he was getting booed by the fans. 'There were so many first-life experiences for him and a lot of things he had to go through. 'I think he will be stronger. He is settled in his life, he is married and he has got a baby coming later in the year.’ The F1 season kicks off with the Australian GP on Sunday 15 March. Watch highlights on BBC One at 13.15,

Summary: Lewis Hamilton will begin the new season as favourite to defend his crown . But David Coulthard has questioned his focus ahead of the 2015 campaign . Hamilton has been in-demand away from the circuit over the winter and he is also in the closing stages of finalising a big-money deal with Mercedes . The campaign gets underway on Sunday when Melbourne plays hosts to the sason-opening Australian Grand Prix . CLICK HERE for all the latest F1 news .


Married biology teacher Kenneth Topham (pictured) got close to the ‘naive’ girl in after-school study sessions at Worksop College . A private school teacher has been jailed for having a year-long sexual relationship with a teenage pupil under the noses of senior staff. Married biology teacher Kenneth Topham, 51, got close to the ‘naive’ girl in after-school study sessions at Worksop College. He began grooming the girl, who can’t be identified for legal reasons, in March 2013, while she was a pupil at the £9,000-a-year school in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. Last night the school was condemned for failing to act despite reports of inappropriate behaviour from several pupils and fellow teachers early on in the affair. Topham was finally arrested after scores of ‘sex texts’ sent by him to the girl were found on her phone in May 2014 and headmaster Gavin Horgan called the police. A former pupil accused the school of a cover-up, saying: ‘They knew what was going on, but refused to do anything about it. 'It is shocking that he was allowed to continue teaching and behaving like this when so many of us complained.’ Topham, a father of two who was also a foster carer to several children over the past decade, would meet the victim after school in his classroom. There they repeatedly engaged in sexual activity which fell short of full sex, Nottingham Crown Court heard yesterday. The teacher – a housemaster who would stay overnight at the school – admitted five offences of wrongful sexual activity and four of incitement by a person in a position of trust. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday. Suspicions were first raised in the summer of 2013, when the girl was spotted arm-in-arm with Topham and wearing his jumper. Afterwards, a school housemistress had an ‘informal discussion’ with Topham reminding him of boundaries and also spoke to the girl. They received another warning that November after being seen with their arms around each other at a school prom. He began grooming the girl, who can’t be identified for legal reasons, in March 2013, while she was a pupil at the £9,000-a-year school (pictured) in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire . The private school teacher has been jailed at Nottingham Crown Court (pictured) for having a year-long sexual relationship with a teenage pupil under the noses of senior staff . At Christmas Topham told the victim he loved her and in January 2014 a teacher saw them bouncing on a trampoline together. The school’s deputy head then spoke ‘in detail’ to Topham about the relationship and the victim’s parents were informed. The teenager, who was described by her housemistress as ‘a very quiet girl and not worldly-wise’ is now at university. ‘I feel let down, hurt and stupid for allowing him to use me,’ she said in a brief statement to the court, adding that he had ‘ruined’ what should have been ‘fond memories of school’. Judge Michael Pert QC told Topham he had ‘exploited a naive teenager’. A spokesman for the school said that because of the

Summary: Kenneth Topham got close to the girl during after-school study sessions . Began grooming her while she was at Worksop College, Nottinghamshire . School condemned for failing to act after students and fellow teachers reported inappropriate behaviour . Arrested after scores of ‘sex texts’ sent by him were found on girl's phone . Admitted charges of wrongful sexual activity and incitement by a person in position of trust .


It is a job that would move the most mild-mannered soul to explode in a Malcolm Tucker-esque burst of coarse cussing a dozen times a day. If you can’t deal with a steady stream of frustrations, don’t ever move into coaching - it’ll break your heart *and* send you halfway round the twist. Take Vern Cotter’s experiences yesterday. He’s picked his XV to take on England at Twickenham, the toughest test of this exasperating Six Nations campaign. Vern Cotter has had a difficult time of things, with Alex Dunbar picking up a late injury before Saturday's game . Coach Cotter said the 24-year-old centre Dunbar had played a key role in the Scotland XV . He’s watching the boys run through their paces in the final training session before catching a lunchtime flight to London, when Alex Dunbar – without another player within touching distance – changes direction and crumples to the turf. Suddenly one of his key men, a wrecking ball in attack and a bear in defence, is out not just of tomorrow’s Calcutta Cup clash, but the rest of this season – possibly including the World Cup. Stern Vern has to move from barking orders to comforting a young man facing up to a potential six months in rehab. If he didn’t believe in voodoo, hoodoos, juju and jinxes before he took the Scotland gig … . ‘We’re a team who don’t get things easy,’ said Cotter, looking more than a little shaken by the turn of events. ‘It’s another example of it. ‘It’s the kind of thing that can happen any time, of course. I will give you an example. Thursday training when I was in charge at Clermont, we had finished, I’d blown my whistle. Wesley Fofana and Jason White were running, laughing, Wesley tackles Jason and breaks his leg. These are just the things that happen, unfortunately.’ Cotter’s declaration that the squad may be brought closer together by the sudden loss of Dunbar - his team-mates moved to win one for the Gipper, so to speak - is understandable. It does no-one any good to start tearing cloth and weeping over the absence of one player, however influential. Matt Scott has ability and form enough to deputise, definitely, while recalls for Jim Hamilton at lock and David Denton at No8 should help Scotland in their bid to do something pretty ambitious – out-England the English big men. Dunbar, here showing his disappointment after Scotland's loss to Wales, awaits results of scans on his knee . How England and Scotland will line up for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash . ‘England are a big physical team and they play a very percentage-orientated game, based on occupation, field position and a strong pack,’ said Cotter. ‘They also have very good finishers in their team, strong runners, line breakers. So they are a team based around their power, their line-out and their scrum. ‘We’ve been looking at trying to compete – and put them under pressure in what they consider to be their strong points. Hopefully if we can contest

Summary: Vern Cotter refuses to feel sorry for himself after injury problems . Scotland coach accepts freak injuries can be part of the game . But Alex Dunbar will be huge loss for Scotland against England .


The Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin's Smithfield neighbourhood just may be one of the best known whiskey distilleries in the world, despite the fact that it's no longer in operation. Each year, 350,000 tourists pay a visit to the museum, which was once called the Bow Street Distillery, but there are plenty of other stunning distilleries scattered throughout the Irish countryside to see - and some still produce their high-quality spirits to this day. From Cork to County Antrim, celebrate the luck of the Irish, and the country's most famous beverage, this St. Patrick's Day by going inside some of the most beautiful sites that the industry has to offer... Scroll down for video . The Old Jameson Distillery, now a tourist attraction which has been recreated for effect, is located in the Smithfield district of Dublin . Formerly the Bow Street Distillery, the massive copper vats are now no longer in operation, but can be viewed during the tour . The Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin . Though no longer in operation, the Old Jameson Distillery in the Irish capital is a favourite among visitors. Centrally located in the city's Smithfield neighbourhood, the distillery, complete with detailed recreations, is best known for its hour-long tour, where visitors are shown how the world's number one Irish whiskey was first crafted. Each tour includes a tasting and a complimentary signature drink. The site also offers many more Jameson-inspired cocktails at its 3rd Still Restaurant. The distillery is open seven days a week and tickets for entry are €15 for adults. Another Jameson site, the Midleton Distillery in County Cork, contains many buildings set on 15 sprawling acres . Some of the distillery's buildings date as far back as 1795 and the site also boasts old kilns, a waterwheel and the original warehouse . Known as the Jameson Whiskey Experience, guests can visit and take a tour seven days per week . Midleton Distillery, County Cork . Another Jameson distillery, the Midleton location is set on 15 sprawling acres and some of the buildings date as far back as 1795. The beautifully restored site is located in Cork, in the Southwest of the country, and is rife with whiskey history, boasting old kilns and mills, a waterwheel and original warehouses. Similar to the brand's Dublin location, the Jameson Whiskey Experience is also open seven days a week. The Bushmills Distillery, in County Antrim, is nestled in Northern Ireland near the Giant's Causeway . Known to be the oldest licensed distillery in the world, dating back to 1608, it's also home to a resident ghost, The Grey Lady . Bushmills Distillery, County Antrim, Northern Ireland . With over 120,000 visitors each year, the Bushmills Distillery is one of Northern Ireland's must-see tourist attractions, nestled near the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim. It's claimed to be the oldest licensed distillery in the world, dating back to 1608, though Bushmills as it is known now was not established until 1784. Most popular is the distillery's signature tour, which takes guests from the mixing room to the bottling plant.

Summary: Dublin's Old Jameson Distillery is one of the city's largest tourist attractions, despite no longer being in operation . The Midleton Distillery in Cork is another Jameson property, which dates back to 1795 and is set on 15 acres . In Northern Ireland, guests are encouraged to keep an eye out for the resident ghost at the Old Bushmills Distillery .


Maria Sharapova was dumped out of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells by defending champion Flavia Pennetta - but world No 1 Serena Williams did manage to reach the quarter-finals. Fresh from beating Victoria Azarenka in Monday's third round, Sharapova looked ready to continue her fine run of form and took the first set against Pennetta, who looked distracted and emotional throughout the opening games. The Italian rallied, however, forcing Sharapova into a decider before tightening her grip on the match and closing out a 3-6 6-3 6-2 victory. Maria Sharapova reaches for a forehand in her defeat by Flavia Pennetta at the BNP Paribas Open . Italian Pannetta, the defending champion at Indian Wells, won the second and third sets to reach the quarters . Williams had earlier recovered from a nightmare start to overcome her fellow American Sloane Stephens 6-7 (3/7) 6-2 6-2 in the Coachella Valley. The world's best player dropped her first two service games in the fourth career meeting between two former friends, whose relationship had cooled in the wake of Stephens' solitary win at the 2013 Australian Open. But Williams became increasingly dominant as the match went on and secured her win in two hours and seven minutes. She will next tackle Timea Bacsinszky in the last eight after the Swiss hopeful's 4-6 6-1 6-1 triumph over Elina Svitolina. Sharapova waves farewell to the crowd in California after falling to Pannetta in three sets . VIDEO Sharapova out, Serena battles through . Awaiting Pennetta is Germany's 24th seed Sabine Lisicki, who saw off Caroline Garcia 6-4 6-4. Lesia Tsurenko emerged victorious from an epic late-night battle with sixth seed Eugenie Bouchard. The Canadian, a Wimbledon finalist last summer, had to scrap to win the first set on a tie-break and could not keep Tsurenko under wraps as the world number 92 steadily turned the screw before clinching a 6-7 (5/7) 7-5 6-4 win after two hours and 50 minutes of play. Carla Suarez Navarro progressed to the quarter-finals by beating British number one Heather Watson 7-6 (7/5) 3-6 6-1 and standing between her and a place in the final four is Simona Halep, the Romanian who defeated Karolina Pliskova 6-4 6-4. Elsewhere, Jelena Jankovic reeled off five straight games as she beat Belinda Bencic 6-3 3-6 6-3. World No 1 Serena Williams (right) shakes hands with fellow American Sloane Stephens after her victory . In the men's competition, second seed Roger Federer missed two match points but improved to take his revenge on Andreas Seppi with a 6-3 6-4 win. The Swiss master reached the last eight and a match-up with Jack Sock after dispatching the man who knocked him out of the Australian Open in January. Sock, the world number 58 from Nebraska, remains in the tournament thanks to his 3-6 6-3 6-2 victory over Roberto Bautista Agut. Grigor Dimitrov was the surprise casualty on Tuesday as Tommy Robredo set up a quarter-final clash with sixth seed Milos Raonic. Roger Federer missed two match points before defeatiing Andreas Seppi 6-3 6-4 to reach the

Summary: Defending champion Flavia Pennetta beat Maria Sharapova in three sets . Sharapova won the first set before the Italian rallied to win 3-6 6-3 6-2 . World No 1 Serena Williams beat Sloane Stephens 6-7 (3/7) 6-2 6-2 .


UEFA has moved to increase the financial rewards from playing in the Europa League by announcing prize money for the tournament will increase by 65 per cent. An increase in television money for UEFA will also see prize money for the Champions League go up but the disparity with the Europa League will not be so great from 2015-18. At the moment, clubs in the Champions League earn an average of four and half times as much as those playing in the Europa League, but in the future UEFA will fix the ratio at 3.3 to one. Solidarity payments to those clubs who fail to qualify for the group stages will also rise significantly. Real Madrid's financial reward for retaining the Champions League would be even bigger than last year . Chelsea's Champions League exit at the hands of PSG has cost them a share of more lucrative prize money . The prize money for the winner of the Champions League final will rise from 10.5m euros (£7.6m) to 15million euros (£10.9m), and the winner of the competition could earn a maximum of 54.5m euros (£39.6m) in prize money plus TV cash from their share of the market pool. The move comes following a new agreement with the European Clubs' Association (ECA), which is also to have two representatives co-opted onto UEFA's executive committee - one of whom is expected to be ECA president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Sevilla won the Europa League last season, and Europe's second-tier club competition is getting a cash boost . The likes of Tottenham will benefit from the extra Europa League cash, if they do not finish in the top four . UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino said: 'UEFA is really pleased that the new distribution system not only provides for a substantial rise in monies received by clubs participating in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, but also strengthens UEFA's solidarity principle, namely ensuring an even more substantial increase in solidarity payments to clubs. 'In this way, the new system provides a better deal for everyone, especially those clubs which did not qualify to the group stage of either of the two UEFA club competitions. 'This is a perfect example of the proper implementation of the solidarity principle which forms an essential part of UEFA's key values.'

Summary: Europa League prize money to increase by 65 per cent . Disparity with Champions League rewards to be slashed . But Champions League prize money increases too . Champions League final winner will net £10.9m next season . Club could also earn £39.6m in total prize money, plus TV cash .


When nature calls in downtown Denver...well, though luck. Residents in the city has been complaining to the local government over a lack of public restrooms, leading downtown alleys and side streets to become rank with the smell of urination. Just last year, local police issued 550 misdemeanor citations for public urination and only 40 per cent were given to the homeless. Scroll down for video . Rude: Denver residents are complaining over a lack of public restrooms in the downtown area. In addition to a lack of public restrooms, many business only open up their bathrooms to paying customers. Above, a stern sign outside one downtown business . The issue is not only because of a lack of public restrooms, but also businesses who only open up their bathrooms to paying customers - going so far as to hang up stern signs like 'No pay. No poop. No pee.' In an op-ed for the Denver Post, retired journalist Dennis Ryerson cites suburbanization for the lack of free toilets. He says that when immigrants were first moving to downtown Denver a century ago, the city installed several 'comfort stations'. But as new building codes required businesses to provide restrooms for workers, and more people began to move to the suburbs, the restrooms were closed. No place to go: A Denver Public Works spokesman said the city is looking into solutions for the public restrooms issue . Heather Burke of Denver Public Works says the city is aware of the issue and is looking to rectify it. 'It's definitely on the city's radar; we have a working group that's looking at different options for public restrooms,' she told KDVR. 'There hasn't been a big need for it in the past but we're looking into it now because we've heard from the community that there is a big need for it,' she added. However, the speed of addressing the issue has Ryerson concerned. 'Denver has installed dog parks in my neighborhood and others. We are taking care of the dogs. Why can't we address a basic element of human health and sanitation?' he writes. 'Other cities, from San Francisco to New York, Calgary to El Paso, Victoria, B.C., to Philadelphia, are beginning to address the issue. Not Denver. Here, we pretend it's not a problem, or that it's somebody else's problem,' Ryerson adds.

Summary: Only 40 per cent of the citations were issued to the homeless . Many businesses in downtown Denver refuse to let anyone use their bathrooms without paying for something .


Shooting: Officer Sara Berkey, 30, told a dispatcher that she had shot her ex-boyfriend Adam Jovicic, 29, of Cuyahoga Falls, at her Hiwood Avenue home . A policewoman was caught on tape during a harrowing 911 call as she described the moment she shot and killed her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her home. Officer Sara Berkey, 30, from Ohio was audibly distressed as she told a dispatcher that she had shot her ex-boyfriend Adam Jovicic, 29, of Cuyahoga Falls, at her Hiwood Avenue home. Berkey said: 'Hurry, hurry, my boyfriend just broke in and was beating me up and I shot him.' Scroll down for audio . Jovicic was taken to Akron City Hospital, where he died at about 5 a.m. Thursday from two gunshot wounds to the abdomen, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner. Investigators described the incident as a home invasion case after Berkey called 911 and left the phone on. Throughout the seven-minute recording, obtained by the Northeast Ohio Media Group voices can be heard in the background. Berkey screams throughout the call. She can be heard yelling: 'I'm sorry' and 'No, please' throughout the recording. Meanwhile, a man's voice can be heard asking the woman if she wants to die and says 'I have nothing to live for.' Other parts of the recording are inaudible. Berkey was knocked unconscious and suffered other minor injuries, according to a Munroe Falls police report obtained by Cleveland.com . Jovicic, a former corrections officer at the Summit County Juvenile Detention Facility was likely drunk when he broke into her home, according to investigators. But reports suggested that officers were in the driveway when the shots were fired and Berkey can be heard later talking to them. Berkey, an officer since 2008 works in Kent city schools but has been placed on administrative leave while the incident is investigated. She had an exemplary work record, according to her personnel file with several commendations from superiors for work she performed as a patrol officer. She had only just taken on a new position as the school resource officer at Kent Roosevelt High School. Munroe Falls Mayor Frank Larson asked the Summit County Prosecutors Office to review their investigation. Victim: Adam Jovicic, 29, of Cuyahoga Falls, pictured, was taken to Akron City Hospital, where he died at about 5 a.m. Thursday from two gunshot wounds to the abdomen, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner . The prosecutors will decide whether Berkey will face criminal charges. However, Larson believes that she acted appropriately. He said: 'She did what she had to do. Everyone has a right to defend themselves. No one has a right to attack another person. You can only imagine what she's going through.'

Summary: Officer Sara Berkey, 30, shot her ex-boyfriend Adam Jovicic, 29, . Berkey told a 911 dispatcher: 'Hurry, hurry, my boyfriend just broke in' Jovicic died at about 5 a.m. from two gunshot wounds to the abdomen . Berkey is on administrative leave while the incident is being investigated .


The BBC boss who insulted nearly half the country earns an enormous salary without even working full-time, it emerged yesterday. Trying to rebut allegations of BBC elitism, £330,000-a-year Alan Yentob insisted the corporation did make programmes for C2s and DEs – a technical term for the working classes. Viewers said his comments on Newsnight were arrogant and showed he was out of touch. And yesterday the BBC had to admit that – despite commanding a salary more than twice that of the Prime Minister – Mr Yentob’s job is ‘not a contracted full-time role’. Part-time worker: Alan Yentob, pictured, is paid £183,000-a-year as the BBC's creative director, and gets a separate salary as editor and presenter of BBC programmes such as the arts series Imagine . In an embarrassing series of letters, the BBC also struggled to explain what he does as creative director, claiming it is ‘highly specialised and bespoke role unique to him’. Asked for Mr Yentob’s job description, it said that he was ‘a leading figure in the broadcast world’ but was unable to detail his duties. The 68-year old media grandee is paid one salary of £183,300 a year for his work as creative director, and another as editor and presenter of BBC programmes such as the arts series Imagine. He has refused to say exactly how much this is, but BBC insiders says it is ‘easily’ in the region of £150,000 a year, bringing his total package to around £330,000. On Wednesday Mr Yentob was wheeled out to explain the decision to sack Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear but was ridiculed for bungling his lines. Fluffed: Yentob appeared on Newsnight to explain the decision to sack Jeremy Clarkson (pictured) but was ridiculed for bungling his lines . He claimed Mr Clarkson had ‘already suffered’ by being dropped from the show and it was ‘ridiculous’ to suggest he shouldn’t be paid until the end of his contract. Mr Yentob then said the BBC did not cater only for the metropolitan elite saying it ‘reached out to…C2s [and] DEs’ – who account for more than 46 per cent of the population. Last night, John Hemming, Liberal Democrat MP from Birmingham Yardley, called for an investigation into Mr Yentob’s pay. ‘It sounds to me a lot like somebody who is a popular person within the BBC hierarchy getting a bung for just existing,’ he said. ‘There should be an inquiry into where the value for money is.’ A BBC spokesman said: ‘As creative director, Alan oversees the BBC’s creative strategy across all content and services including acting as the focal point for all BBC talent management. ‘Alan has also built the BBC’s partnerships with arts and cultural organisations across the UK.’

Summary: Media grandee is paid £183,300-a-year for his role as creative director . Gets another salary as editor and presenter of programmes like Imagine . Came under fire this week for describing working classes as C2s and DEs . Was accused of being out of touch and arrogant for using technical terms . Lib Dem MP John Hemming has now called for his pay to be investigated .


The sell off of memorabilia from Barry Island's Pleasure Park would surely cause Nessa to question what was occurring. Everything from the slot machines to the tuppenny donkey derby rides are up for grabs for a 'tidy' sum in a special clear-out of attractions from the park featured in the popular BBC comedy series. Gavin and Stacey written by Ruth Jones and James Corden was filmed in and around Barry Island, which was home to main character Stacey Shipman and her bestfriend Vanessa 'Nessa' Jenkins. Scroll down for video . Lush: Rides from Barry Island's pleasure park, that featured in Gavin and Stacey, are being sold off . The pleasure park featured in the award winning comedy series written by Ruth Jones and James Corden . Tidy: Current co-owner Ian Rogers said: 'Everything must go,' in the sale and he was open to offers . Current co-owner pictured on the tea cup ride that is up for sales as part of the sell off . It told the story of the romance between Stacey, Joanna Page and Essex boy Gavin, Matthew Horne. Nessa, played by Ruth Jones, worked in an amusement arcade keeping watch on the slot machines near the fair. The show also starred Corden, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb. The fair has been an attraction in Glamorgan, South Wales, since 1920 and had 400,000 visitors over a bank holiday at its peak in 1934. It struggled after the nearby Butlins holiday camp closed 18 years ago. 'It is a very sad day indeed,' said the iconic pleasure park co-owner Ian Rogers. 'I have been at Barry Island since I was 16 years old and was here when my father, Ken Rogers, bought the pleasure park in 1995. 'It was my dream to put the pleasure park under cover, but that was not to be. Now we are where we are. 'I think after this I'll take a year off to consider what I'll do with my life.' It is not only the rides, including a 'tea cups and saucers' and a small merry-go-round, that are up for sale but also various small toys and other goods from the shop and arcades. Mr Rogers, 52, said: 'Everything must go. People can come here and make an offer. The fair has been an attraction since 1920 and had 400,000 visitors over a bank holiday at its peak in 1934 . It struggled after the nearby Butlins holiday camp closed 18 years ago, despite being featured in the BBC sitcom . As well as the rides people can also buy goods that were due to be sold in the Pleasure Parks shops . 'There is no price tag. Anyway, how can you put a price on such great memories?' Gaming machines in the arcades, which cost between £600 and £1,000, will be sold for between £50 and £100. 'My favourite machine is the Derby Ride,' said Mr Rogers. 'It is the end of an era.' The 4.5-acre pleasure park is set to be taken over and redeveloped by fairground veteran Henry

Summary: Barry Island's Pleasure Park is selling off memorabilia as part of clear out . Attraction featured in hit BBC comedy series Gavin and Stacey . Been an attraction since 1920 and in its heyday had up to 400,000 . Co-owner Ian Rogers describes it as a 'very sad day indeed'


Juventus have made an offer to sign Diego de Girolamo from Sheffield United. The 19-year-old Chesterfield-born striker, who qualifies for Italy as his father Cozimo hails from Naples, is out of contract in the summer and is being courted by several clubs. He has impressed Juventus scouts playing for Italy at U18 and U20 level and Juve club officials held talks with his representatives in London on Friday. Diego De Girolamo of York City in action during the League Two match between Northampton and York City . De Girolamo of Italy U20 in action during the international friendly match between Italy U20 and Qatar U20 . De Girolamo is on loan at League Two York City but is out of action after contracting food poisoning while on international duty with Italy U20s last week. Southampton, Sunderland and Celtic have also expressed an interest in the young forward who has scored five goals in 16 appearances this season. Juventus would be able to sign him for a compensation fee of around £300,000 while a move to an English club could net Sheffield United closer to £1million at a tribunal. Chesterfield-born striker qualifies for Italy as his father Cozimo hails from Naples .

Summary: Juventus have made an offer to sign 19-year-old striker Diego de Girolamo . Italian De Girolamo is currently on loan at League Two side York City . He was born in Chesterfield, but his father Cozimo hails from Naples . Italian giants are one of a host of clubs tracking the Sheffield United ace .


An ally of the Russian opposition leader who was gunned down in Moscow has branded a theory that he was killed by a devout Muslim because he defended Charlie Hebdo's cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed as 'absurd'. It emerged earlier today that police in Russia investigating the death of Boris Nemtsov were looking at theories that he was killed over his support for the French magazine, which published the controversial images. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov had said that Zaur Dadayev, one of the five suspects detained over the killing of Nemtsov was a 'deep believer' and was not happy by Mr Nemstov's supporting the magazine. Scroll down for video . Zaur Dadayev, who has been charged with involvement in the murder of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov inside a defendant's cage inside a Moscow court building . It has been claimed that Dadayev, pictured, is a devout Muslim, who was angry about the cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in the French magazine Charlie Hebdo . The claims were made by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, pictured. Dadayev is a former member of the police in Chechnya . However, Ilya Yashin, who co-founded the opposition movement Solidarnost has now dimissed the theory, saying it was 'politically motivated'. He said: 'The official version of the inquiry is more than absurd. In my opinion it is the result of a political order from the Kremlin. He also added how Mr Nemtsov had 'never negatively spoken about Islam' and had merely criticised the Islamist extremists who gunned down 12 people at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris in January. Mr Yashin's comments come after Chechen leader Mr Kadyrov wrote on his Instagram account: 'All who know Zaur (Dadayev) confirm that he is a deep believer and also that he, like all Muslim, was shocked by the activities of Charlie and comments in support of printing the cartoons.' He also confirmed that Dadayev had also been a member of the police in Chechnya and had been decorated for bravery. Mr Kadyrov is considered by many as one of Russian president Vladimir Putin's most loyal henchmen in the Caucasus region. He was installed by Putin as leader of Chechnya and has spoke of his support for Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine. Mr Nemtsov, 55, was shot four times in the back while walking along a bridge in full view of the Kremlin with his model girlfriend Anna Duritskaya, 23. Three suspects detained over the killing of Mr Nemtsov sit covering their faces in a defendant's cage at a court in Moscow yesterday . All of the men were escorted from a bus to Basmanny district court, in Moscow, with their hands bound and masked men standing either side . An armed guard escorts one of the five suspects in the killing of Mr Nemstov into a court in Moscow yesterday . He had been a critic of current Russian president Vladimir Putin and considered a liberal. Yesterday, it was alleged Dadayev made a statement confirming his guilt as he and four other men appeared in court over the

Summary: Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov says Zaur Dadayev is a devout Muslim . Dadayev accused in killing of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov . Mr Kadyrov says Dadayev was not happy with the Charlie Hebdo cartoons . Mr Nemtsov previously defended the cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed . But an ally of Mr Nemtsov has branded the new theory for motive 'absurd' Ilya Yashin says Nemtsov has never negatively spoke out about Islam . He was killed last week after being shot in the back while walking near the Kremlin .


Ben Smith, pictured smiling with girlfriend Jordan Ibsen before the event, collapsed and died just minutes from finishing the Wilmslow Half Marathon . Smiling for the camera, 27-year-old Ben Smith poses with his girlfriend at the start of the half-marathon he would never complete. It is the final picture of the sales executive, who collapsed and died less than two hours later near the end of the 13.1-mile course. Mr Smith, who regularly played sport, fell to the ground just a mile from the finish line of the Wilmslow Half Marathon in Cheshire. Despite runners’ attempts to resuscitate him, former grammar school pupil Mr Smith was pronounced dead in hospital. He had posed for pictures with girlfriend Jordan Ibsen, 25, just before the race. Last night his devastated parents said they still do not know what killed their son after a post-mortem examination failed to find an explanation for his death. His father Gary Smith, 57, said: ‘What happened to Ben is still unexplained. ‘He was fit and healthy, had no medical conditions. There was a GP running behind him who said he had no pulse. ‘He had played lacrosse his whole life and was always healthy. We’ve had no answers – we’re still waiting for more tests to come back. We just don’t understand why or how this happened. ‘It was completely out of the blue. We’re devastated and Jordan is heartbroken.’ Gary, who lives with wife Chris, 51, and Ben’s brothers Oliver, 25, and Josh, 24, in Sale, said his son had recently moved in with teacher Miss Ibsen in Chorlton, Manchester. He said his son had just landed a promotion and that he and his girlfriend were ‘soul mates and best friends’ just setting up a life together. Mr Smith, a former Altrincham Grammar School for Boys pupil who later studied at Loughborough University, is understood to have been training in the run-up to the race on March 22. Fitness fanatic Ben Smith had entered the Wilmslow Half Marathon in Cheshire (pictured) and was just a mile from the end when he collapsed . Air ambulance air ambulance and paramedics rushed to the scene after the 'healthy and active' 27-year-old became unresponsive . One runner who witnessed the tragedy said: ‘By the time I got to the 12-mile mark, fellow runners were already giving him chest compressions and desperately trying to bring him round. ‘There weren’t any race marshals around so fellow runners were helping. ‘They seemed to get him back and they turned him on his side. Everyone was very, very shocked. It was an incredibly distressing sight but there was little anyone could do. It is such a tragedy.’ His mother Chris said: ‘He was doing his dream job – he loved it. He had been given a big promotion and a pay rise, he’d moved in with Jordan. ‘They were just getting on in life together. They were a lovely couple and were starting to build a life. It’s so unfair. ‘It’s an absolute mystery what happened. We’ve been inundated with cards and messages. He was

Summary: Ben Smith died last week during the Wilmslow Half Marathon in Cheshire . The 27-year-old had been just minutes from the end when he collapsed . Described as 'healthy' a post-mortem failed to find anything abnormal . He was pictured smiling with girlfriend Jordan Ibsen before the event .


Whether you are an established author or an aspiring one, there is plenty on offer for you this year at The London Book Fair in Author HQ, LBF's home for writers and aspiring writers. There is a fantastic line-up of speakers, publishers, writers and agents at this year's fair . Author HQ is one of the most popular features of the fair, with three days of seminars providing writers with the knowledge and tools they need to help them publish their work. A fantastic line-up of speakers — publishers, writers and agents — will share their secrets and expertise, and a series of fascinating seminars will cover topics such as the roles of publisher and literary agent, jacket design and the varied ways publishers and agents now discover new talent. Booksellers will give advice on how to sell your book, and journalists will talk about what they are looking for when deciding which books to cover. There will also be seminars on the allimportant topics of PR and marketing and, with social media giving authors the power to connect directly with their readers, the Successful Social Media Strategies seminar will look at ways authors can make the best of this powerful new opportunity. The London Book Fair, one of the most important events in the publishing calendar, takes place from April 14 to 16 at Olympia, West London. Entry to all Author HQ events is free with the purchase of a three-day LBF pass (£35 if booked in advance). Seminars are first come, first served. Visit londonbookfair.co.uk/authors .

Summary: Author HQ is one of the most popular features of the fair . The three days of seminars will give writers knowledge and tools needed . The fair takes place from April 14 to 16 at Olympia, West London .


Celtic captain Scott Brown has been pictured apparently drunk on a night out in Edinburgh just days ahead of this weekend’s League Cup final at Hampden. Brown, 29, was with a group of friends in Edinburgh on Wednesday night after a day off from training as they toured the city’s lap-dancing bars. Witnesses describe him as being unsteady on his feet and photographs show £25,000-a-week Brown sitting on the pavement as he munches his way through some late-night fast food. Celtic manager Ronny Deila has enforced a tough fitness regime since arriving at Parkhead in the summer and has banned chips and fizzy drinks from the players’ menu. Celtic captain Scott Brown eats fast food while sat on the floor and apparently drunk . Brown is seen leaving Baby Dolls after being reportedly told by a bouncer to 'get some food and sober up' Brown tucks into a pizza after popping in to Kingfisher kebab and pizza shop . Celtic manager Ronny Deila has banned chips and fizzy drinks from the players’ menu since his arrival . The midfielder was described as being unsteady on his feet by witnesses in Edinburgh on Wednesday . Brown looks to be enjoying his food as he polishes off the pizza while still sitting on the floor . And Brown is likely to have some explaining to do when he arrives at training on Friday morning. The Scottish Sun reports that Brown was in the Burke and Hare nightclub where he enjoyed the attention of scantily-clad girls and offered to buy dances for fellow drinkers. But he was reported to have had an argument with some of the dancers and a barman had to intervene to calm the situation. Brown then left for the Western Bar where he was refused entry but was successful in getting into the nearby Baby Dolls lap-dancing bar. The Sun reports that Brown was told by a bouncer to 'get some food and sober up' and he went on to fall asleep during a dance. Brown (right) was out with a group of friends after a day off from training by Celtic manager Ronny Deila . Brown (left) was likely to have some explaining to do when he reported for Celtic training on Friday . Brown is put through his paces during the Scottish giants training session on Friday . Brown will be hoping to lift the Scottish League Cup on Sunday when Celtic play Dundee United . A source from Baby Dolls told the Sun: 'Brown and his pals weren’t in long. They had a couple of dances then left with no trouble, although they both clearly had a good drink in them. 'Scott was a bit wobbly on his feet.' Celtic have so far refused to comment on the matter. Brown was a £4.4million signing from Hibernian in 2007 – the largest fee between two Scottish clubs. He was named captain by Gordon Strachan and has 42 Scotland caps. The Scotland international (left) joined Celtic in a £4.4m deal from Hibernian in May 2007 .

Summary: Scott Brown was out with friends in Edinburgh on Wednesday night . Celtic midfielder apparently toured the city's lap-dancing bars with friends . Brown was reportedly told by a bouncer to 'get some food and sober up' Pictures show him munching his way through some late night fast food . Scotland international joined Celtic for £4.4million from Hibernian in 2007 . Celtic face Dundee United in the Scottish League Cup final on Sunday .