Saudi Arabia and its neighboring Middle Eastern countries are notorious for censoring 'sexual' album covers by female artists in order to make the artwork more appropriate for a conservative audience. Record companies hoping to sell their artists's albums are ever-more sensitive to the beliefs and cultural traditions of each market they're selling to, and will often tailor album covers in order to avoid offence. In some extreme cases there have been reports of the Saudi government paying religious police members of the Committee for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (CPVPV) to manually alter from covers. Scroll down for video . Who wore it best? Madonna's 2008 album was censored with many agreeing the second verison was actually better . Cover up: Countries including Lebanon increased the dimension of the ball in front of her in order to cover her breasts. They’ve also colored her legs black in order to give the impression that she’s covered up . Going ga-ga: Lady Gaga's behind was fully clothed when the album was released in the Middle East . The altered covers are found on music download sites such as iTunes as well as in regular stores. It has been reported in the past that police officers have unwrapped CD cases, removed the front and back inserts and carefully and painstakingly colored in with marker pen any photos baring exposed female flesh that is deemed objectionable. Some Islamic scholars specify which areas of the body must be covered; while others require all but the eyes to be covered, using garments. Most mainstream scholars say that men, in contrast, should only cover themselves from the navel to the knees . The CPVP is a government agency that employs religious police, called Muttawa, to make sure that citizens adhere strictly to the teachings of Islam, especially those pertaining to dress, socialization, morality and prayer. The commission comprises approximately 10,000 Muttawa and has nearly 500 centers within the country. However, while police officers operating within the Middle East are willing to go to extreme lengths in order to make sure any album artwork is appropriate, it is actually far easier for record companies to simply produce separate versions of well-known covers. On cloud nine: Katy Perry is seen floating on a cloud on her main album cover, but is completely swaddled in the picture for her Middle Eastern Teenage Dream front cover (right) Dreamy: Looking lush on a sunbed, this is the original Katy Perry album cover . Nightmare! Katy Perry's album One of the Boys was heavily doctored by Saudi censors . Many labels now offer two cover options, particularly for their most popular performers, ensuring that the artwork will require no further doctoring and can be sold without causing offence. There have been some memorable redesigns in recent years with Kylie Minogue wearing a wrap to cover up her white swimsuit, on the cover of her 2001 record Fever, Madonna swapping her revealing dominatrix outfit in favor of a one-piece leather body suit for her 2008 album Hard Candy, and Katy Perry being

Summary: Religious beliefs in a number of Middle Eastern countries require women to be covered . Designers 're-imagine' a lot of album art to respect local culture and traditions .


A woman who was accidentally overpaid more than $94,000 worth of benefits by Centrelink over 10 years will only have to repay the government 18 per cent of the money. Hearing documents from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia reported that the woman had received more than she was eligible for due to 'an error by Centrelink', even after she had inquired whether she was still getting the correct payment. Tribunal member Mr C. Ermert wrote that 'incorrect coding on her computer record' meant she continued to receive benefit payments 'even though her income exceeded the level at which they ceased to be payable'. A woman received $94,219.84 more than she was eligible for from Centrelink over 10 years due to a computer error . In early 2011, the woman reported to Centrelink that her and her partner's estimated combined annual income had increased to $274,479. However a senior practitioner confirmed that she was still eligible to continue receiving the same rate of Family Tax Benefit, Child Care Benefit and Schoolkids Bonus. It was not until April of 2014 that a Centrelink worker noticed the error and ordered the woman to repay a total of $94,219.84 worth of debts. Despite the woman admitting that 'a debt recovery plan would not cause her financial hardship', she challenged the decision, claiming that 'she was not responsible for debts caused by the Department's errors.' The Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia has ordered that she must repay $17,248.18 . The Tribunal documents stated that she 'answered consistently that she noticed nothing untoward about the level of benefits until 2011, when her husband's salary increased significantly, giving them more disposable income. 'It was then that she raised the issue with Centrelink. Up to that time she trusted the Department to make the correct payments.' While the errors were recognised as being solely the governments fault, the Tribunal still ruled that she had to repay the $17,248.18 that she received from 2012 onward due to legislation regarding timeframes. Repayments for over $77,000 that she received before 2012 were waived.

Summary: The woman was overpaid for 10 years due to an error by Centrelink . She reported an increased combined income in 2011 but was still found eligible for a number of benefits until 2014 . Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia ordered she repay $17,248.18 .


Stuart McCall's nearest and dearest knew what his reaction would be in the event of Rangers calling. Drop everything. Now 10 days into the job and confronted by his third and most difficult match, a barrage of advice from those friends and family has landed. Drop everyone. Two dismal draws against relegation candidates Livingston and Alloa, stretching the winless run to five matches, has damned the playing provision at Ibrox now operating under their third manager of a sorry season that McCall was hired to rescue. He has not been short of suggestions aimed at helping him carry out that brief picked up from Kenny McDowall. ‘I’ve got family and a lot of friends who are Rangers supporters and, if it was up to them, they wouldn’t have a team out there because everyone would be dropped,’ said McCall. ‘If you speak to supporters, they are so frustrated and disappointed. Stuart McCall has encountered a tricky start to his spell as Rangers manager . ‘You speak to one fan who wouldn’t have him in, and another who wouldn’t have him in, and so on. Kenny tried all different permutations up front with our five strikers. It’s the same with the backline and the midfield. ‘People have said it to me: “I wouldn’t have him, him or him in the team”. But that would leave us with about two players and I can’t flood the team with youngsters. My job is to get the best formula — a winning formula. We’ve got time to do it and it’s what I’m striving to do.’ The emergency work on a squad ravaged by a confidence slump is required for many reasons and some can be traced back to the recruitment — on bumper contracts — of several top-flight players who have failed to live up to being Rangers players even at a lower level. But McCall believes that a more recent explanation for the disarray in his inheritance, which includes four unfit Newcastle loan men, is that their direct competitors for promotion — and today’s opponents Hibernian — were able to be clever in January. Rangers, meanwhile, were chaotic. Hibs have won their past seven games in all competitions since deadline day, reached the Scottish Cup semi-final and are now unbeaten in 15 matches — a streak of results that stuttering Rangers have at no stage looked capable of stringing together. McCall joked that if his family and friends had their way that everybody would be dropped . McCall noted: ‘The key thing for them was the January transfer window when they managed to keep their best young player, Scott Allan, while we had to sell Lewis Macleod, who was ours. On top of that, they were able to add five players. ‘I remember saying to Alan Stubbs at the time what a great piece of business it was to bring in Keith Watson from Dundee United because he’s a really solid Premiership player. Fraser Fyvie, Tomas Cerny, Franck Dja Djedje and Martin Boyle have really strengthened their squad. ‘While they were doing that, Rangers

Summary: Stuart McCall has endured a tricky start to spell as Rangers manager . Rangers have limped to draws against Livingston and Alloa . McCall joked that everybody would be dropped if his friends had their way .


Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud believes he is playing some of the best football of his career and insists he is unfazed by any accusations of inconsistency. The Frenchman's brace against Newcastle on Saturday brought his seasonal tally to 17 goals in 26 appearances so far, as The Gunners remain on course to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League. Giroud told RMC Sport, 'Since I have been at Arsenal, this is perhaps my best period. I have to continue like that.' Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud (right) celebrates his second goal against Newcastle United at St James' Park . The Frenchman loses his marker, Newcastle defender Mike Williamson (centre), to score with a header . Newcastle defender Daryl Janmaat (left) jumps to win the ball from Giroud during the game at St James' Park . He continued, 'I scored 16 or 17 goals in the league last year. I would like to do better.' In addition to his own personal targets, Giroud is determined to help Arsenal to a strong end to the campaign and has not ruled out a late push for the title. 'Finishing second or third would be fine, although we will be hoping (league leaders) Chelsea slip up. Winning the FA Cup is also an objective. I continue my progress. I feel very well at Arsenal. It is important to continue to progress.' Giroud came under scrutiny recently after spurning two clear-cut chances in Arsenal's 3-1 defeat to Monaco in the Champions League, but the 28-year-old feels that he has answered his critics with his form since then. Giroud (left) beats Williamson (right) to score Arsenal's opening goal against Newcastle on Saturday . Giroud controls the ball ahead of the oncoming Jack Colback (left) and Williamson (right) at St James' Park . 'I did an interview last week before the match against Monaco. We had covered everything and the journalist said to me me: 'Giroud, this is not the same name as Sergio Aguero or Diego Costa'. I simply answered that a good striker lets his statistics speak.' He added, 'Obviously, it's was not at the good moment because I lacked efficiency in that game. I did a little teasing. But it's good to have shown mental strength to come back even stronger and prove that critics do not reach me.' Only Chelsea's Costa and Tottenham's Harry Kane have scored more than Giroud in the league this season and both have played over 500 minutes more game time. Giroud has scored 17 goals in 26 appearances for Arsenal this season and is not ruling out a late title push .

Summary: Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud scored a brace at Newcastle on Saturday . The Frenchman has scored 17 goals in 26 appearances so far this season . Giroud feels that he is playing at the top of his game and the Arsenal striker has shrugged off any claims of inconsistency . He believes Arsenal can still challenge for the league title this season . Only Chelsea's Diego Costa and Tottenham's Harry Kane have scored more than Giroud in the Premier League this term .


Manuel Pellegrini admits Manchester City need a 'crack' player to take them to the next level. The term is used in Spain to describe a world star, a galactico, who can transform the team. The reigning Premier League champions saw their hopes of retaining the title diminish after a shock 1-0 defeat by Burnley on Saturday. Here Sportsmail identifies five names City have considered as they approach a pivotal summer in their development. Manuel Pellegrini insists Sergio Aguero needs another 'crack' player to support him at the Etihad . Despite his expensively assembled squad, Pellegrini still thinks City need more star quality . Aguero failed to score as the champion's hopes of retaining the title suffered a blow against Burnley . PAUL POGBA . Juventus £55m . City have trailed Pogba since he was on their doorstep at Manchester United. The 22-year-old can be the dominant force in City's midfield for years to come and add the extra energy they have lacked this year. Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta said: 'There are many suitors for Pogba, but we do not want to open negotiations and we want him to stay with us.' That said if clubs offer £55m it will be difficult for the Italians to reject. Chances: 4/5 . Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has become one of the world's best midfielders at Juve . The Italians insist Pogba is not for sale but an offer in excess of £55m could prove too tempting . KEVIN de BRUYNE . Wolfsburg £35m . Has grown into one of the best midfielders in Europe on current form. He is playing as a No 10, dominating games, creating chances and scoring goals. The Belgian could prove to be one of Jose Mourinho's biggest mistakes. Yes, Chelsea made a profit when they sold him but he now looks a player who can have greater influence on a game than Oscar and Willian. City have watched him closely this season and Wolfsburg expect a bid. Chances: 4/5 . The Belgium international has been starring in the Bundesliga since his move from Chelsea to Wolfsburg . The Belgium international's recent form has raised questions over why Jose Mourinho let him leave Chelsea . KOKE . Atletico Madrid £44m . The jewel in the crown of Atletico Madrid. Managers have gone to watch him and questioned whether he was big and strong enough for the Premier League but he is 5ft 10ins and, like the smaller Marco Verratti at Paris St Germain, Koke has the athleticism and strength which allows him to handle the rough treatment. Has proven at European and domestic level he is a player of repute. Much will depend where Diego Simeone ends up. Chances: 2/5 . Atletico Madrid's pass master Koke is seen as the heir in waiting to Barcelona's Xavi in Spain . Koke celebrates his goal against Valencia with former Chelsea striker Fernando Torres (right) GARETH BALE . Real Madrid £75m . Bale is determined to ride out the storm in Madrid but won't be short of admirers should he opt

Summary: Manuel Pellegrini has said Man City need another 'crack' player in squad . Real Madrid stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale have been mooted . A return to Manchester for former United ace Paul Pogba is on the cards . Former Chelsea midfielder Kevin de Bruyne and Atletico Madrid pass master Koke are other alternatives . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester City news .


David Cameron is facing calls to sack a Tory candidate who dressed up as the convicted killer Oscar Pistorius – complete with fake blood and full South African athletics kit. Gregg Peers, who is standing for the Conservatives in a Cumbria County Council by-election two weeks before the general election, posted the fancy dress picture on his Facebook page. Labour MPs said it was 'stomach churning' to see a prospective Tory councillor making light of a man who gunned down his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day two years ago. Gregg Peers, who is standing for the Conservatives in a Cumbria County Council by election two weeks before the general election, posted the fancy dress picture on his Facebook page . Mr Peers has previously stood for election in Newcastle and is the agent to the Tory parliamentary candidate for Barrow and Furness Simon Fell. A Conservative Party spokesman this afternoon attacked Mr Peers' fancy dress choice. He said: 'This is unacceptable and in poor taste. The candidate has apologised and taken the picture down.' But Labour shadow minister Liz Kendall said the Conservative Party needed to immediately discipline the candidate. She said: 'Oscar Pistorious is rightly serving time in prison for killing Reeva Steenkamp - it is stomach churning to see a man who wants to hold elected office making a joke out of the death of a woman. 'David Cameron must show he takes violence against women seriously by taking immediate action against his candidate, and the Conservatives must explain why they promoted him to senior positions in their party.' Oscar Pistorius is facing a fresh murder trial for the killing of his model girlfriend after prosecutors appealed against his manslaughter conviction . Former Olympian sprinter Oscar Pistorius posing with his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2013 just a month before he shot and killed her . Pistorius is facing a fresh murder trial for the killing of his model girlfriend after prosecutors appealed against his manslaughter conviction. Prosecutors in South Africa want Pistorius convicted of murder for shooting his girlfriend multiple times in a bathroom in his home on Valentine's Day in 2013. Labour shadow minister Liz Kendal said David Cameron should sack Mr Peers . In December, Judge Thokozile Masipa granted prosecutors permission to take the case to South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal and challenge her own ruling to acquit Pistorius of murder and find him guilty instead of a lesser charge comparable to manslaughter. Pistorius's lawyers had argued that the judge should not have allowed that appeal. The Olympian and multiple Paralympic champion is currently serving a five-year prison sentence for culpable homicide, or negligent killing. The 28-year-old could be eligible for release from the jail in the capital, Pretoria, in August to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. If prosecutors succeed in their appeal against the culpable homicide conviction in the Supreme Court of Appeal and have it upgraded to murder, Pistorius would face a minimum of 15 years in jail. Judge Masipa, who presided over

Summary: EXCLUSIVE: Gregg Peers standing for the Tories in council elections . He is also the agent for Tory general election candidate Simon Fell . Labour said it was 'stomach churning' to see a Tory making fun of shooting . Oscar Pistorius shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013 . Pistorius is facing a fresh murder trial for the killing of his model girlfriend . Tories this afternoon said the photos were 'unacceptable and in poor taste'


A British clairvoyant warned Abraham Lincoln that his life was in danger weeks before he was assassinated, a historian claims. It is thought Charles Colchester, a medium who was close to the first lady, told the president of the threat in the early months of 1865. Lincoln was shot dead by actor John Wilkes Booth as he watched a play in a private box at Ford's Theatre, Washington DC, on the night of April 14 that year. Assassinated: An illustration shows John Wilkes Booth shooting President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865. Clairvoyant Charles Colchester had become close to first lady Mary Todd Lincoln, pictured centre . But while Colchester may have been passing on the information as a mystic warning, it is likely the information came directly from the assassin - who was also his drinking companion. Colchester's relationship with the president has been well-document, but until now historians have not connected him with Booth, Professor Terry Alford writes in Fortune's Fool, a new biography of the assassin, according to The Times. The medium became known to the Lincoln family after he was summoned by first lady Mary Todd Lincoln when she was looking to communicate with her dead 11-year-old son, Willie. Colchester, the illegitimate son of a duke, impressed Mrs Lincoln and was invited to hold a number of seances at the White House and the Soldiers' Home, the president's summer retreat. Warning: Abraham Lincoln, was told his life was in danger weeks before his death, it is claimed . But while he became important to the first lady, it appears he was unable to convince the president of his powers, writes Professor Terry Alford. On one occasion the president asked Joseph Henry, of the Smithsonian Institute, to investigate how Colchester was able to summon noises in different parts of a room - evidence, he claimed, of his ability to communicate with spirits. Mr Henry was forced to report that he was unable to find an explanation. (It was later discovered Colchester had an electrical noise-maker strapped to his bicep). His close relationship to the first lady allowed Colchester to become part of the Washington social scene. It was there he met Booth and the two men became friends, writes Professor Alford. 'They would go out and get drunk together,' he told The Times. In the weeks before the assassination, Booth was staying at the National Hotel - less than six blocks from Ford's Theatre. Colchester visited him there often, writes Alford. In early 1865 Booth abandoned his plan to kidnap Lincoln and decided instead to assassinate him. He shared his plot with a number of trusted friends in Washington, but it is not clear whether Booth was one of them. What is known is that, in April 1865 - the month of the assassination - another friend urged the president to be mindful of his personal safety, Lincoln replied: 'Colchester has been telling me that'. Colchester fled Washington after being confronted by a member of the president's inner circle following a blackmail attempt on the first lady.

Summary: Abraham Lincoln was shot dead in Washington DC theatre on April 14 1865 . Clairvoyant Charles Colchester had warned him of threat, it is claimed . Colchester was close to Lincoln family and also friend of assassin Booth . But the British medium had failed to convince president of his powers . Revelations made in new biography on Booth by historian Dr Terry Alford .


Thailand officials are set to release a two-minute animated video in Chinese to discourage tourists from taking their clothes off in inappropriate places when on holiday. The move follows a public outcry after an image of a woman going topless in the common area of the toilets at at Don Mueang international airport in Bangkok while getting changed went viral. Although the nation has a reputation for vibrant red light areas, public nudity is strictly forbidden in Thailand and even taking one's clothes off in the relative privacy of the ladies is apparently considered by locals to be offensive. The image that caused a public outcry of a woman changing in the toilets at a Bangkok airport . The woman in the picture is said to have been Chinese, although this cannot be verified, and while the incident raises barely an eyebrow with many - when shared on English speaking sites the woman who took the photo was vilified more than the woman changing - the Thai government felt moved to act. Another woman in the toilets took the above image and posted it to the Facebook page of CSI LA with the comment: 'Chinese tourists are terrible! I saw a group of Chinese tourists stripping in the ladies' room. Some were topless, some bottomless. So disgraceful!' The image, which has since been shared widely on social media platforms, shows only one woman and her reflection in the mirror - it has since been removed from the site. A spokesperson for Don Mueang airport confirmed the incident took place there but was keen to not blow the incident out of proportion. A spokesperson for Don Mueang international airport in Bangkok confirmed the incident happened there . 'In general, Chinese tourists in Thailand are well-behaved and have brought substantial revenue to the country. If we see something inappropriate, we'll issue a warning or impose a penalty on a case-by-case basis,' the airport stated. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is going a step further with a video telling tourists how to behave in their country, and instructing them to keep their clothes on, set to appease public outrage. The video will be posted on travel blogs and tourism websites as soon as this week in a move they hope will go some way to ending some Thai locals' animosity towards Chinese visitors. Anek Srichiwachat, head of the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA), asked Thai people not to share the photo any further due to the risk of offending the Chinese. A public beach in Thailand, where nudity on beaches is considered offensive to locals . 'The Chinese government has made a campaign telling its citizens how to behave when travelling abroad. The campaign might reach only the big cities. 'As the host, we should just nicely warn them. We should not berate them by sharing the photo,' Mr Anek said . Public nudity in Thailand is illegal and it's considered disrespectful to locals - mostly Buddhist or Islamic - to go topless in public. However, there are a number of naturist resorts in

Summary: Viral image of topless woman in Thai airport toilets caused public outcry . Nudity in public is considered by many in Thailand to be offensive . Ministry of Tourism and Sports to release video about proper behaviour . Topless woman said in original reports and post to be a Chinese tourist .


Frank Lampard has no regrets over delaying his move to New York City FC – but has already pencilled in the date when he faces Steven Gerrard for the first time. The Manchester City midfielder was expected to join the club's sister outfit for their maiden MLS season which kicked off earlier this month. But in a controversial move which angered many of the new franchise's supporters, he extended his stay at the Etihad Stadium to the end of the season as Manuel Pellegrini's men attempt to retain their Premier League title. Frank Lampard delayed his move to New York City FC to see out the season with Manchester City . The former Chelsea legend has no regrets in controversially putting off his move to the MLS . Lampard's decision has been questioned after starting only two games for City in 2015 . With Lampard's former club Chelsea now six points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand, and having started just two matches since the turn of the year, some have questioned the logic behind the decision. But the veteran midfielder, who won 11 trophies in a glittering 13 years at Stamford Bridge, has no such thoughts. 'I’m very fortunate,' he said. 'This part of my career, coming to City, was something I never saw coming and when I look back and think, blimey, at 36 I got asked to come to the champions and a club with this pedigree of player here. 'I’m delighted that happened as it has done and I’m delighted with the future I’ ve got and the opportunity to go on and play in New York and individually try to help there, but also be part of a new football club in one of the greatest cities in the world.' The veteran midfielder poses in front of the New York skyline after signing for the new franchise . The 36-year-old was all smiles after being introduced as a New York City player in July 2014 . Lampard will join former Spain and Barcelona star David Villa (centre) at his new club . Former England team-mate Steven Gerrard will also head across the Atlantic at the end of the season to join rivals LA Galaxy. And Lampard is relishing the prospect of facing his old pal - when asked when the match takes place he was quick to answer. 'August 23,' he said without hesitation. 'It’s at their place. It’s the day after my daughter’s birthday so I should know!' Lampard believes Liverpool legend Gerrard, 34, has made the right call to follow him to the US after 17 years in the first team at Anfield. Steven Gerrad was sent of in his last game against Manchester United ahead of his own move to America . Former England team-mates never quite clicked while playing together for the national team . Lampard is looking forward to renewing hostilities with Gerrard once they are both playing across the pond . 'I’m pleased for Stevie,' he said. 'I think it’s a very good move for

Summary: Frank Lampard signed for New York City before delaying his MLS arrival to finish the Premier League season playing for Manchester City . Ex-Chelsea star does not regret his decision despite causing a stir in US . Former England midfielder is looking forward to facing Steven Gerrard who will joining LA Galaxy at the end of the season .


The report into the decades of sexual abuse carried out by Jimmy Savile and Stuart Hall at the BBC is due to be published in May. Dame Janet Smith's review has interviewed more than 475 witnesses and 'been in contact' with 775 as part of the investigation, which was established in October 2012. In a statement released today she said that a timeline for publication with the Corporation is being discussed and this is expected for the second half of May. A report into the campaign of sexual abuse carried out by Jimmy Savile (left) and Stuart Hall (right) while working at the BBC is due to be published in the 'second half of May' More than 100 witnesses have come forward with information about Hall, who was jailed for two and a half years last year, and 375 people have given evidence about Savile. The statement published online said: 'The review is discussing a timeline for delivery and arrangements for publication of the report with the BBC. 'Publication is currently expected in the second half of May 2015. As soon as a date for publication is known, a further update will be provided.' The latest update on the review's work says it has 'been in contact' with 775 people as part of the investigation. It said: 'The review has now finished taking evidence and it will not be accepting any new evidence.' It has been reported that the Dame Janet Smith review is expected to uncover hundreds of victims and reveal a culture of ignorance which 'protected' Savile. The review conducted by Dame Janet Smith (pictured) has interviewed more than 475 witnesses and 'been in contact' with 775 . Another report published last month said NHS hospitals had still not fully learned the lessons of the Savile sex abuse scandal and he was given 'endorsement from the very highest level of society'. The then-prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, had appointed him in an official fundraising role at Stoke Mandeville Hospital where he raped or assaulted at least 63 patients, staff and visitors. Savile was given open access to the Buckinghamshire hospital while volunteering as a porter from 1969. While tales of his behaviour were widespread by the early 1970s, senior staff were never told of his 'wicked' crimes -many of them against desperately ill children. Barrister Kate Lampard, whose review of Savile's offending across NHS institutions made a series of recommendations, said the access he was given offered him the 'opportunity to commit sexual abuses on a grand scale for nearly 50 years'. Hall, known for being the face of It's a Knockout, was convicted by at Preston Crown Court of indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 16 and earlier pleading guilty to another indecent assault on the same girl when she was 13. He was already serving a 30-month jail term after he pleaded guilty in 2013 to indecently assaulting 13 other young girls, aged between nine and 17, over a 20-year period. Members of the review visited the court during Hall's trial and also visited the Shepherds Bush

Summary: Dame Janet Smith's review into abuse is expected 'in second half of May' It has interviewed more than 475 witnesses and been in contact with 775 . More than 100 came forward with evidence about Hall and 375 about Savile . Review is currently discussing timeline for publication with Corporation .


Homeowners with properties worth up to £1million will be able to pass them on to their children tax-free under plans drawn up by George Osborne, it was claimed last night. The Chancellor’s proposal is expected to become a key part of the Tory manifesto, but will not be included in tomorrow’s Budget after it was blocked by the Liberal Democrats. Plans to raise the inheritance threshold to £1million were included in the party’s manifesto at the last election, but were vetoed as part of the Coalition deal in 2010. Scroll down for video . Passing on properties: The tax break would mean just over 20,000 fewer estates would annually have any inheritance liability. A file photo of a road in Wandsworth, south-west London, is pictured . According to Treasury papers leaked to The Guardian, the proposed measures would also reduce the inheritance tax bill on properties worth up to £2million by £140,000. The tax break, which would mean just over 20,000 fewer estates would annually have any inheritance liability, is expected to cost nearly £1billion. In the papers, the officials note that the move ‘will generally be very popular with the public and in the media. It will allow you to say you are exempting those with modest homes from inheritance tax (with up to £1million of assets) exempted in certain circumstances.’ The document, prepared for Treasury financial secretary David Gauke, added: ‘You have indicated a desire to reduce the burden of inheritance tax. ‘Having considered the cost of a substantial increase in the existing nil rate band, you and the Chancellor have indicated you would like instead to introduce a more targeted measure to allow the family home to be passed onto the children of deceased without it leading to an inheritance tax liability. ‘This reflects the concern raised by the public about rising house prices increasingly leading to estates with a modest house particularly in London and the South East paying inheritance tax.’ Chancellor: George Osborne’s proposal is expected to become a key part of the Tory manifesto, but will not be included in tomorrow’s Budget after it was blocked by the Lib Dems (file picture of Mr Osborne in 2014) A senior Tory source blamed the leak of ‘old advice’ on the Lib Dems, adding: ‘They are desperate. There is nothing in the Budget on inheritance tax, which we have said repeatedly is an election issue.’ Another senior Conservative added: ‘Usually at this time we get leaks of what’s in the Budget. This is a leak of what’s not in the Budget.’ It is thought that the Lib Dems leaked the papers ahead of the Budget in a bid to paint to Tories as the party of the rich. The number of people who own a home worth more than £1million has risen dramatically, up 50 per cent since before the financial crash. A survey by property website Zoopla last year predicted that there would be 500,000 people owning a seven-figure property by 2015. While most are in London, there have been big rises in the south east and

Summary: Chancellor's proposal expected to become key part of Tory manifesto . Won't be included in tomorrow’s Budget after being blocked by Lib Dems . Inheritance tax bill on properties worth up to £2m 'reduced by £140,000'


Target has proposed to pay $10million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought against the retailer following a massive data breach in 2013. Individuals affected by the breach could get up to a maximum of $10,000 each, the proposal says. Details of as many as 40million credit and debit card accounts were exposed during the breach, which hurt its holiday sales that year. Scroll down for video . Target, based in Minneapolis, has proposed to pay $10million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought against it following a massive data breach in 2013 . The company has offered free credit monitoring for affected customers and overhauled its security systems. The proposed settlement would also require Minneapolis-based Target Corp. to appoint a chief information security officer, keep a written information security program and offer security training to its workers. It would be required to establish a procedure to monitor data security, and to respond swiftly to future breaches. 'We are pleased to see the process moving forward and look forward to its resolution,' Target spokesman Molly Snyder said in an emailed statement. The company said in court documents filed in Minnesota that the funds for reimbursements will be kept in an interest-bearing escrow account. Claims will mostly be submitted and processed online, through a dedicated website. Target's data breach in 2013 exposed details of as many as 40 million credit and debit card accounts and hurt its holiday sales that year . The chain has worked hard to lure back customers that were hesitant to shop there after the incident. Over the 2014 holiday season, Target offered free shipping on all items. It recently announced that it was cutting its minimum online purchase to qualify for free shipping in half to $25. And on Wednesday the retailer said it will now allow returns for up to a year for its private and exclusive brands. Target's bounce back from a turbulent stretch including the data breach and exit from Canada has been met with optimism on Wall Street. The retailer's stock traded above $80 for the first time Monday. Earlier this month, Target said it would lay off about 1,700 people, eliminate another 1,400 unfilled positions and cut up to $2billion in costs. It will also focus more on technology to boost online sales growth. This will involve an investment of about $1billion, which will be aimed at beefing up business from shoppers who are more likely to shop online. A court hearing on the proposed settlement is set for Thursday in St. Paul, Minneapolis.

Summary: Target's 2013 data breach exposed details of up to 40million bank accounts . A court hearing on the proposed settlement is set for Thursday in St. Paul, Minneapolis . Earlier, the retailer said it would lay off about 1,700 people . It has worked hard to lure back customers scared off by the breach . The retailer's stock traded above $80 for the first time Monday .


An auto repairman from Kansas has led officers on a high speed chase in a Japanese race car that was traveling at speeds of up to 176mph until its souped up engine blew up. Robert Bell was arrested near Williamsburg, Kansas, last Sunday and charged with speeding, fleeing and alluding, reckless driving, impeding traffic and failure to signal. According to sheriff's officials, the suspect, who owns an auto repair and customization shop called RB's Adrenaline Factory, was driving a red Nissan Skyline GTR, which is primarily used in motorsport. Scroll down for video . Need for speed: Robert Bell (left and right) has been charged with speeding, fleeing and alluding, reckless driving, impeding traffic and failure to signal . Motorist: Bell was arrested near Williamsburg, Kansas, after allegedly leading highway patrol troopers and deputies on 20-minute chase in his red Nissan Skyline GTR (pictured) It is illegal to drive a car like the Skyline, which has a turbo-charged engine, on US roads, unless it is at least 25 years old. It is believed that Bell's model was newer . It is illegal to drive a car like the Skyline on US roads unless the vehicle is at least 25 years old, or if it is being driven on a closed track. Investigators say Bell was returning from a race in Wichita when he was caught speeding along I-35 at around 7.30am on March 22, reported the station KSNT. Bell then allegedly led Kansas Highway Patrol troopers and sheriff’s deputies on a chase that took them through three counties. After a 20-minute high-speed pursuit, Bell finally came to a stop at mile marker 176 when his Nissan's massive 2.6 liter turbo-charged engine exploded, allowing officers to take him into custody. Robert Bell was hauled off to a county jail but later released on $100,000 bail. According to RB's Adrenaline Factory’s Facebook page, Bell's business specializes in automotive repair, customizing, car parts and accessories. Adrenaline junkie: Bell (pictured) owns an auto repair and customization shop called RB's Adrenaline Factory .

Summary: Robert Bell was arrested in Kansas after leading highway patrol troopers and deputies on 20-minute chase in his Nissan Skyline GTR . Bell charged with speeding, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, impeding traffic and failure to signal . It is illegal to drive a car like the Skyline on US roads, unless it is at least 25 years old .


Damon Hill fears McLaren will experience a painful start to the upcoming Formula One campaign. The British team arrive in Melbourne for this week's curtain raiser off the back of a troubled winter. Powered by Honda engines for the first time in more than two decades, they managed fewer laps than any other team during pre-season testing. Indeed favourites Mercedes, completed almost 1,000 more laps than McLaren, who were plagued by reliability issues, at the three tests in Jerez and Barcelona. Damon Hill (right) is predicting a miserable start to the Formula 1 season for McLaren . Jenson Button's partnership with Fernando Alonso will be delayed from forming after Alonso's crash . Alonso sustained concussion in a crash and has been ruled out of the first race of the season . 'There is going to be pain, lots of pain,' Hill, the 1996 world champion, gloomily predicted. 'The McLaren-Honda thing has to work at some point, but Formula One is so difficult now. There is so much technology and you are taking on so many strong teams. 'I expect a modest beginning, but from whatever they start at you want to see a trajectory which is pushing to regular top sixes and a podium at the end of the season.' McLaren and Honda forged one of the sport's most successful partnerships as Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost delivered four consecutive drivers' and constructors' championships between 1998 and 1991. And their return to the grid this season was expected to bring a similar change in fortune for the British team who haven't tasted victory at a single race in two lacklustre years. 'Only winning is good enough for McLaren,' added Hill. 'But if they end the season challenging for podiums then they have made a massive step forward. Hill believes it would be a step forward for McLaren if they challenge for podiums at the end of the season . Button pictured driving the McLaren in winter testing in Catalunya ahead of the start of the season . Kevin Magnussen will compete in place of Alonso for the season opener in Australia . 'They can't be saying they only need to be in the top 10 because that is not good enough for a team like McLaren.' Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso form a new-look partnership at the Woking outfit this season after the Spaniard signed from Ferrari and Button was retained for a fifth campaign. But Alonso will be absent from the season opener in Melbourne after suffering concussion during a high-speed crash at the final winter test in Jerez. He will be replaced by Kevin Magnussen. Sky Sports F1® is the only place fans can watch all 20 Grand Prix weekends live across TV, Sky Go and NOW TV .

Summary: Damon Hill feels McLaren's problems will continue in the Formula 1 season . McLaren start the season without driver Fernando Alonso . McLaren completed 1,000 laps less that Mercedes in the pre-season tests .


A Ukip candidate had to be rescued from high tides at the party's annual spring conference after writing a note on the beach proclaiming his love for leader Nigel Farage. Sam Gould, 31, the party's Caerphilly candidate, was pictured being hauled out of the water onto a breakwater by press officer Gawain Towler when he became trapped after jumping a wall to scrawl the doting message in the sand. The debacle began after he hastily jumped down onto the beach early Saturday morning to write a response to protesters. After jumping down onto the sand to write the message, Caerphilly Ukip candidate Sam Gould realised he was trapped by the tide . Press officer Gawain Towler (right) then intervened to help pull him up a seaweed-covered breakwater . With Mr Towler's help, he managed to avoid getting wet - although the press officer said lifting him 'wasn't the easiest' Mr Gould poses beside his message in the sand at Margate which reads 'We love Nige' The message was written on the beach on Saturday at Margate during the party's annual spring conference. Mr Towler told MailOnline that Mr Gould - 'the enterprising chap that he is' - decided to scrawl the message in the sand in response to messages left on the beach by protesters the previous day. 'Basically it was about 7.30 in the morning and the previous day some Green activists had scribbled some rude stuff in the beach. Ukip leader Nigel Farage was said to be amused when he saw the message and heard about his candidate's struggle to get off the beach . 'I knew nothing of this and I was pottering around the conference hall and I saw the snappers take off looking purposeful.' Following the commotion, he stumbled across Mr Gould hurriedly scrawling the message in the sand. But it was after he finished writing the note and proudly posing for photographs that he found himself in trouble. Mr Towler added: 'Basically, he'd gone down and didn't realise there was no exit because the tide was too far in, so I helped him out. 'It was actually quite hard because that whole breakwater that I pulled him up from - top to bottom - was covered in seaweed. It wasn't the easiest yank I've done.' However, he did say party leader Nigel Farage managed to see the amusing side of the debacle. 'He just smiled at it. He wasn't there at the time, he arrived a bit later and he saw the scribble on the beach and just laughed.' Mr Gould told Wales Online: 'I jumped the wall - it was about six to seven feet high - and wrote a message myself in the sand, which said "We love Ukip" and then "We Love Nige".' 'There were no stairs so I got stuck, hence the photo which is quite amazing.'

Summary: Ukip candidate Sam Gould, 31, wrote 'We love Nige' in the sand at Margate . He scrawled it in response to messages left by protesters the previous day . But he misjudged tides and found himself trapped after posing for photos . Party press officer had to intervene and help pull him up onto breakwater .


A man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder and conspiracy in the deaths of six people, including a prostitute who featured on an HBO reality show. Johnathan Allen Cochran's sentence came down after he pleaded guilty in late February as part of a plea deal in which he will testify against others charged in the case, The Oklahoman reported, citing court documents. One of the victims in the November 9, 2009 attack was Brooke Phillips, who had appeared on the HBO reality show 'Cathouse.' She was pregnant at the time. 'Cathouse' documents the Moonlite BunnyRanch in Mound House, Nevada, which is a legal brothel. Victim: Brooke Phillips was killed in the November 9, 2009 attack. Phillips had appeared on the HBO reality show 'Cathouse' (left) which documents the Moonlite Bunny Ranch brothel in Mound House, Nevada . Slayings: Also killed were Millie Barrera, left, Casey Mark Barrientos, center, and Jennifer Ermey, right . Also killed were Jennifer Ermey, Millie Barrera and Casey Mark Barrientos. Additional murder charges were filed because both Phillips and Barrera were pregnant. In 2013, the Associated Press reported that 'Investigators allege Barrientos ran a drug and prostitution ring out of a south Oklahoma City house where the victims were killed.' The wire service reported that Indian Brotherhood gang member Denny Phillips 'and a second man, David Allen Tyner, 31, allegedly were involved in illegal drug sales with Barrientos and plotted to kill him because they weren't happy with the amount of money they were being paid.' Tyner claimed that Denny Phillips - who was not related to Brooke Phillips - encouraged him to commit the murders, according to the Oklahoman. The newspaper reported that Tyner 'is serving life sentences without parole in connection with the crime.' The Oklahoman, which cited an affidavit, reported that on November 9, 2009, Tyner let Cochran and Russell Lee Hogshooter off near the Oklahoma City home where the murders would take place. Tyner then reportedly went to the house by himself. Johnathan Allen Cochran, left, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder and conspiracy in the deaths of six people. He has been accused of working with Russell Lee Hogshooter, right, and David Tyner . Denny Phillips, seen in this file photo, allegedly encouraged David Tyner to commit the murders. Phillips' trial will take place next month. He was not related to Brooke Phillips . Tyner claimed to have murdered Barrientos with a gun - after overhearing gunshots take place in a living room while he was inside a bathroom, the newspaper reported. Referring to the affidavit, the Oklahoman said Tyner pursued Barrientos out of the home, got back, and saw the bodies of the slain female bystanders. He also claimed to see Cochran and Hogshooter with knives covered in blood. The house was lit ablaze by Hogshooter - then he, along with Tyner and Cochran, burned the clothes they were wearing, hid their firearms in the ground, then took off, the Oklahoman reported. Phillips' trial will take place next

Summary: Johnathan Allen Cochran has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder and conspiracy in the deaths of six people . One of the victims in the November 9, 2009 attack was Brooke Phillips, who had appeared on the HBO reality show 'Cathouse' Cochran's sentence came down after he pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal in which he will testify against others charged in the case . Cochran allegedly worked with three men to carry out the attacks .


Maddie Munden works as an official toast tester for Asda in Leeds, nibbling 50,000 slices a year . For Maddie Munden a slice of toast in the morning is anything but a hasty breakfast grabbed on the way to work. The 41-year-old nibbles on up to 90 loaves a week, chewing her way through 50,000 slices of bread every single year in her job as an official toast tester in a Leeds supermarket. Ms Munden tastes bread to ensure it is suitable for sale, ranking loaves by their taste, density and smell. And despite spending her working day eating toast Ms Munden insists the aroma of a freshly baked loaf or toasted slice of bread is still 'the ultimate smell.' 'Some people can't believe it when I tell them I'm tasting bread on daily basis, sometimes solidly from 9 til 5, but it's when the baker in me really comes out and having been in the industry for over 25 years, not much gets past me - only the really great stuff,' said Ms Munden. And despite eating bread on a daily basis, Ms Munden manages to stay fit by eating fruit and vegetables as well as going for an odd run round the block. Ms Munden comes from a baking background and began working at just 16. Four years later Ms Munden was awarded Master Baker Status and now works for Asda in Leeds. She added: 'I spend every waking minute thinking lighter loaves, bouncy buns and trends in breakfast treats, but bread is still one of my favourite foods. 'One of the most important parts of my job is making sure that our customers are getting the best and tastiest loaves and with over 300 lines in the in-store bread category, it's a full time job. 'We look at the life of the products and the density - I can't bear a heavy loaf. 'To me the smell of toast or bread baking in the oven is the ultimate smell.' Ms Munden rarely eats a whole slice of toast, but instead usually takes a bite from the crust and centre to get the full texture. As part of her official tasting role, Ms Munden also has to keep on top of the latest trends in bread and toast. She said cornbread is one of the most popular varieties at the moment, as is a combination of healthy grains with white loaves. Ms Munden, who spends most days munching on toast, still insists that bread is her favourite smell . The tester has been in the baking industry for 25 years and said baking is more a way of life than a job . Ms Munden tastes dozens of slices of toast a day, but has managed to remain slim. She added: 'I try and stay fit by going mountain biking and also by doing the odd run around the block as often as I can. I also try and maintain a balanced diet, and eat a good mix of fruit and vegetables each week too.' And to add some variety

Summary: Maddie Munden works as a toast tester for Asda supermarket in Leeds . She tastes up to 90 loaves a week and eats 50,000 slices of bread a year . Despite eating toast every day, the aroma of toast is still 'ultimate smell' Ms Munden tests toast for the taste, smell and density before it is sold . She keeps fit by eating fruit and vegetables and going for occasional run .


They ran across the desert with smoke bombs, got matching tattoos, shared a first dance in a back street alley - and were even married by a King. These incredible photos capture the elopement of Australian couple Ainsley Hutchence and Sebastien Fougere to Las Vegas, Nevada in November 2013. The pair, who 'fell in love at first sight' in an organic cafe in 2008, decided to have an unconventional wedding because they had both been married before. Instead of a traditional ceremony, they opted to elope to downtown Las Vegas to be married by 'Elvis', deeming the notion 'funny' and 'adventurous'. They brought along their friend, photographer Janneke Storm, to document their debauchery, while other loved ones stayed behind in Queensland. Scroll down for video . Unconventional: These photos capture the elopement of Australian couple Ainsley Hutchence and Sebastien Fougere to Las Vegas, Nevada . Smoke bombs: The pair, who fell in love 'at first sight' in an organic cafe in 2008, decided to have an unconventional wedding because they had both been married before. Above, Ainsley and Sebastien run down a street in Las Vegas carrying smoke bombs, alcohol and a pink flower . Ainsley Hutchence and Sebastien Fogere (co-creators of Sticks and Stones Agency), decided to jet to Vegas for the coolest nontraditional wedding you have ever seen . Idol: Ainsley and Sebastien are seen posing with 'Elvis' in a chapel, with the bride sporting pink hair and the groom showing off a long beard . Photo shoot: The couple (pictured in the desert) brought along their friend, photographer Janneke Storm, to document their debauchery . Dressed up: Instead of wearing a white or cream gown, Ainsley donned a sequined silver dress, while Sebastien opted for a white studded suit . And the eclectic couple certainly had an epic time - with Janneke's pictures capturing them in an array of exciting, amusing and bizarre situations. In one photo, Ainsley and Sebastien are seen posing with 'Elvis' in a chapel, with the bride sporting pink hair and the groom showing off a long beard. Instead of wearing a white gown for the ceremony, Ainsley donned a sequined silver dress with pumps, while Sebastien opted for a white studded suit. In another image, the couple are seen driving through the Las Vegas desert in sunglasses, before running between two lines of shrubs with smoke bombs. And in one, they are pictured throwing American dollar notes into the air while kneeling on a bed, with Sebastien donning only dollar sign-printed boxers. Speaking to Rock N Roll Bride magazine, Ainsley said: 'Janeke did an amazing job of capturing some of our favorite moments – smoke bombs, car rides, hanging out in the grimy streets of downtown Vegas, matching Vegas tattoos, our first dance by the bins in some back street alley, desert hangs...' Ainsley and Canadian-born Sebastien said 'I love you' to each other just three weeks after they first met in an organic cafe on Australia's Sunshine Coast,The Huffington Post reported. The couple, who have both since said they fell in love at

Summary: Ainsley Hutchence and Sebastien Fougere, from Queensland, Australia, eloped to Las Vegas in November 2013 . They opted to be married by an Elvis Presley impersonator in a chapel, deeming notion 'funny' and 'adventurous' During trip, they ran in desert with smoke bombs, got matching tattoos and shared a first dance in a back alley . Instead of wearing a white or cream gown for wedding, Ainsley donned sequined silver dress and white pumps . Couple, who have three children from past marriages, met and fell in love 'at first sight' in organic cafe in 2008 .


Cartagena and Lucena players protested months of unpaid wages in a dramatic show of unity by refusing to contest the opening moments of their Segunda B match at the weekend. After the referee blew the whistle for the start of the game Cartagena’s strikers played the ball forward the bare minimum before walking back to their half to join their team-mates. The home side’s starting XI stood arm in arm and faced their fans in a line while the modest crowd at Cartagonova Stadium stood in unison and applauded. Cartagena and Lucena players stage a protest against months of unpaid wages after starting their match . Lucena, whose plight is largely in parallel with their opponents, dropped to their knees and put their arms behind their backs in their own form of protest. Almost 40 seconds passed before a Cartagena player got the match proper under way and it became business as usual in their fight for survival. A 71st-minute strike from former Real Madrid youth player Chus Hevia decided the 1-0 result for the home side but their sides' statement was made long before that. The Segunda B sides line up as if it was a normal match and kicked off when the whistle was blown . But after the ball is rolled forward by Cartagena the players turn to join together for the protest . Cartagena players face the crowd in their mostly empty stadium while the Lucena side kneel down . Fans in Cartagonova Stadium show their support for the players with a standing ovation . Play recommenced with almost 40 seconds of the first half passing by with Cartagena eventual 1-0 winners . Players from both clubs haven’t been paid for several months by their relatively new investment company owners and are clearly reaching the end of their tether. Lucena was taken over in summer 2014 by a group of investors led by Eduardo Bouzon while Cartagena was acquired by the company Sporto Man Gol 2020.

Summary: Cartagena and Lucena refused to play the opening moments of their match . The crowd at Cartagonova Stadium stood and applauded during protest . Catagena stood arm in arm while Lucena players dropped to their knees . Players from both clubs haven't been paid for several months .


Andy Fraser, who co-wrote the rousing rock anthem All Right Now when he was the teenage bassist for the British rock band Free, has died in California at age 62. Fraser had been living in the Southern California desert community of Temecula, where he died Monday, the Riverside County coroner said in a statement. The cause of death is under investigation, but it was known that he had been battling HIV and cancer. He was reportedly found in his car by his gardener. Andy Fraser, who co-wrote the rousing rock anthem All Right Now when he was the teenage bassist for the British rock band Free, has died in California at age 62 . At age 15, the London-born Fraser briefly became a member of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. The group functioned as a training ground for young British rockers including Eric Clapton and Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor. Within a year, Fraser became a founding member of Free. The band's most prominent member was singer and guitarist Paul Rodgers, who would also go on to front Bad Company and The Firm. The band's biggest hit by far was 1970's 'All Right Now,' which remains one of the defining hits of classic rock radio. Fraser also produced the track and plays a bass solo on it. Fraser kept playing music for most of his life, but he would never equal the success he had as a teen with Free, which broke up in 1972 . Free performing on stage in Newcastle in 1972 with (from left to right) Simon Kirke, Andy Fraser (on keyboards), Paul Kossoff and Paul Rodgers . The song is also a staple of football stadiums. The Stanford University and University of Southern California marching bands each play it at virtually every game. Fraser kept playing music for most of his life, but he would never equal the success he had as a teen with Free, which broke up in 1972. He and Rodgers took the stage together to play All Right Now at Woodstock '94, the reboot of the classic music festival. Fraser's All Right Now is a staple of American football stadiums with the Stanford University and University of Southern California marching bands each playing it at virtually every game .

Summary: Fraser had been living in the Californian desert community of Temecula . He died there on Monday, but the cause of death is not yet known . London-born Fraser was a founder member of rock band Free . He co-wrote rousing rock anthem All Right Now when he was a teenager .


When Rachel Abbott sold her successful media company for £5 million, she set herself two goals: to embark on a new career as a novelist and to find a dream home in Italy. With no previous writing experience, Rachel knew the former would be tricky – but what she hadn’t counted on was how difficult it would be to crack the latter. Despite viewing countless properties in Tuscany, she and husband John were left disappointed until they discovered a ruined 15th Century monastery in neighbouring Le Marche. Instantly smitten, they swapped their home in the Pennines for one in the Apennines. Dream home: Rachel Abbott and her husband viewed countless properties in Tuscany before discovering the monastery in neighbouring Le Marche . Resurrected: The couple paid just £150,000 for the monastery in 2000. Pictured: the ruins of the monastery . ‘When we went to Italy we knew what we wanted – an ancient building that had been completely modernised,’ says Rachel, 62. ‘There were lots that fitted the bill but something about them didn’t click – they weren’t right. ‘Then, finally, an estate agent took us to this place and we just knew…’ All that remained of the monastery was the chapel – minus the roof – and the oratory. Yet the couple were mesmerised by the building and its location. ‘It had views to the Adriatic in one direction and the mountains in the other,’ says Rachel. ‘We got such a sense of peace and tranquillity.’ The region also excited them. Whereas Tuscany is teeming with wealthy second-home-owners from Britain, Le Marche is the ‘real Italy’ – a place where they could mix with the locals. Back in its glory: After a two-year restoration project, which set the couple back a further £1 million, the monastery was transformed into a modern eight bedroom home . Luxurious: The property also boasts seven en suite bedrooms, a swimming pool and a five-hole golf course. Pictured: the living room . The monastery, near the hilltop town of Treia, cost only £150,000 back in 2000 but a two-year restoration project on which the couple then embarked set them back a further £1 million. Luckily, the old building had survived until the 1960s, so they were able to find photographs, enabling their architects to recreate the style of original. They covered two layers of stone used for the walls in terracotta tiling, just as would have been done in the 15th Century, and windows were installed exactly where they were in the pictures. Behind the facade, the couple built a modern eight-bedroom home with seven en suites, a swimming pool and, for John’s benefit, a five-hole golf course in the five acres of grounds. Price €2.5 million (£1.8 million) Location Near Treia, Le Marche . Bedrooms 8 . Unique features Converted 15th Century monastery, swimming pool, five-hole golf course, five acres . It was only in 2005, when they were fully ensconced in the old monastery, that Rachel turned her attention to her second ambition – to become a successful writer. She had been toying with

Summary: Rachel Abbott and her husband bought 15th Century monastery in 2000 . All that was left of the monastery was chapel (minus the roof) and oratory . Near the hilltop town of Treia, in Italy, it cost the couple only £150,000 . But a two-year restoration project set them back a further £1 million . Building survived until 1960s, enabling architects to recreate original style . But behind the facade, it's a modern eight-bedroom home with seven en suites and a swimming pool .


Contest: Author James Patterson has given £25,000 to encourage reading . When they asked for entries, organisers expected a modest response. Yesterday it emerged that more than 800 schools had applied for a share of a £25,000 book fund. World Book Day director Kirsten Grant said the response was proof of the continuing demand for books, despite the popularity of e-readers. ‘World Book Day is all about the celebration of traditional books,’ she said. ‘For children there is still that wonderful thing of sitting down with their parents and reading a book and that amazing bond it performs. 'Children don’t want physical books to be replaced, they already spend so much time on the internet and devices so books actually provide them with a break from that.' To earn a share of the fund, which was donated by best-selling crime author James Patterson, schools were asked to respond to the statement: Why I can’t live without books. Miss Grant and a panel of judges then drew up a shortlist, selected for their creativity and passion for books. The £10,000 first prize went to Hexthorpe Primary in Doncaster. Six other schools split the remaining £15,000 between themselves. She added: ‘World Book Day is all about the celebration of traditional books. Children can go into a bookshop with a £1 World Book Day token and get an actual physical book. 'So many children don’t have access to physical books so this is an opportunity for them to get one. There is definitely a huge demand. 'School libraries are suffering, book budgets in schools are being slashed, so this is a brilliant way to counter that.’ Huge response: More than 800 schools applied for a share of a £25,000 book fund as part of World Book Day . Mr Patterson, who has also written several children’s books and has donated another £25,000 for an award fund next year, said: ‘Libraries are shutting their doors left and right. 'I firmly believe that every child needs access to a school library, which is why I’m supporting WoBoD: they encourage a love of reading in our children that we can’t afford to lose. ‘Reading is one of the building blocks of life and can take you to another world. Reading encourages imagination and helps with education.’ World Book Day is an annual celebration of reading for children. Set up by UNESCO, an agency of the United Nations, it aims to encourage children to buy books by giving every school child given £1 book token.

Summary: Huge response shows books still popularity despite e-readers . Children had to answer question 'Why I can't live without books' Fund set up by bestselling crime author James Patterson .


Emmanuel Emenike stormed off the field after the Fenerbahce striker was the victim of alleged abuse from his own fans in Turkey. Soon after blowing a one on one chance with Besiktas' Tolga Zengin After a poor touch to control a long ball, Emenike was booed vociferously by his own fans, with allegations that some of the abuse was also racist. The Nigeria international appeared to angrily remove his shirt and marched towards the sidelines during Sunday night’s match against rivals Besiktas. Striker Emmanuel Emenike reacts to boos from the home fans during Fenerbahce's match with Besiktas . The Nigerian has struggled for form in front of goal this season and is not popular with some supporters . Emenike makes for the touchline only to be forced back on by Fenerbahce's coaching staff on Sunday night . Emineke gesticulated wildly on his way off the pitch, showing his displeasure at the home fans' booing. But his coaches on the touchline ordered him to put his top back on and continue playing, pushing him back onto the pitch. Former Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt had to calm the striker down as he continued playing, before he was eventually replaced at half time. The player was visibly upset by the chanting, and attempted to have himself subbed when it happened . Emenike was made to play out the remainder of the first-half before staff eventually agree to sub him off . Emenike has endured a difficult time in front of goal this season, netting just four times in 22 appearances, and is not popular in the Turkish capital. Senegalese front-man Moussa Sow, meanwhile, scored a dramatic 91 minute winner to secure three points for Fenerbahce. The result sees the club remain third in the Turkish Super League table with 53 points from 25 games, two behind the pace of first-placed Galatasaray. The Nigerian was consoled by Fenerbahce staff at the side of the pitch after receiving the abuse .

Summary: Fenerbahce forward Emmanuel Emenike was allegedly abused by his own fans . The Nigerian has struggled for form in front of goal this season . After being booed by home supporters, Eminike wanted to be subbed off . Initially, the Fenerbahce coaching staff would not let him, before eventually agreeing to take the player off at half-time .


Paul Pogba is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury in the 27th minute against Borussia Dortmund. Juventus confirmed the midfielder is expected to be out for 50 days after injuring his right hamstring. Pogba's injury could mean he misses the quarter-finals and, if the team qualify, the semi-finals too. Paul Pogba is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury . Pogba is taken off the pitch midway through the first-half as side dumped Borussia Dortmund out . The former Manchester United star has been in fine form for Juventus this season . Massimiliano Allegri may decide to switch to a three-man defence in Pogba's absence with Claudio Marchisio, Arturo Vidal and Andrea Pirlo patrolling the midfield. Juventus secured a comfortable victory in their last-16 tie with Borussia Dortmund despite Pogba being forced to leave the pitch in the second leg. Carlos Tevez scored two and set up another as Juventus beat Borussia Dortmund 3-0 away to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 5-1 aggregate victory. It was Dortmund's fourth loss in four European games against Juventus. Carlos Tevez celebrates with Alvaro Morata during Juventus' win against Borussia Dortmund .

Summary: Paul Pogba was taken off in the 27th minute against Borussia Dortmund . Pogba won't feature in the Champions League quarter-finals for Juventus . Juventus beat Dortmund 3-0 in their Champions League last-16 tie .


Anyone struggling to decide on a venue for their upcoming nuptials, take note. American couple Cheetah Platt, 30, and Rhiann Woodyard, 32, have come up with the ultimate way to celebrate their love: by getting married in as many places around the world as they can in just under 90 days. The adventurous pair first came up with the globe-trotting plan after getting engaged last year - and finding themselves unable to come up with one specific theme or idea for the big day. Cheetah Platt, (left) 30, and Rhiann Woodyard (right) 32, from Los Angeles, have decided to get married in 12 countries around the world . The couple is currently in Chiang Mai, Thailand (pictured) after getting married in Spain, Ireland, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco and India . Woodyard and Platt will continue on from Thailand to Singapore, then heading to Australia and Fiji before heading home to the US . Their round the world adventure first began on February 8, when they packed two big backpacks and headed to Bogota, Colombia. During their three month journey, the couple hope to visit 11 countries to have 38 wedding ceremonies in 83 days. Platt and Woodyard, who live in Los Angeles, admit that they did look for a traditional venue in their hometown, but nothing felt special and many they saw were simply outside of their price range. 'A lot of women spend a whole lot of time and stress and money on their one day and then it's over,' Woodyard told Buzzfeed. 'I love that I get to marry [Platt] over and over again. 'It's exciting that it's not just done in one day.' They had gotten married 21 times as of Saturday, according to NBC Southern California. One of the couple's most recent stops? Egypt, where they tied the knot in front of an audience of camels and pyramids in the background . Platt and Woodyard first embarked on their round-the-world trip on February 8, flying to Bogota, Colombia, from Los Angeles . With the help of generous donors on Honeyfund, Platt and Woodyard are scheduled to have 38 ceremonies crammed into just 83 days . During their trip, the pair have decided to wear white at all times - and they will be married in the same outfits during each ceremony . On one of the first few stops, the couple stopped in Spain for a beautiful ceremony together amid the country's dramatic architecture . When they aren't officiating their stunning ceremonies, the couple takes in local experiences, like the Giraffe Center in Nairobi, Kenya . One of their favourite ceremonies took place in Mumbai, India. 'What a wonderful wedding!' Platt wrote. 'This ceremony meant so much.' With the help of honeymoon registry website, Honeyfund, the two were able to raise funds for their once in a lifetime journey. Posting the costs of the hotels they hoped to stay in and flights they hoped to take during their travels, Woodyard and Platt sourced the amounts needed to jet from the United States to Europe, Africa, Asia and everywhere in

Summary: The couple first began their trek on February 8, flying from Los Angeles, California to Bogota, Colombia . Their first wedding ceremony was held in Colombia, before jetting to Spain, Ireland, Morocco and Egypt . To save money, the pair wears the same outfit for each ceremony and have been ordained to officiate . Couple is currently in Thailand and will head to Singapore, Australia and Fiji before heading home for legal ceremony .


A passing motorist who saw an overturned truck engulfed in flames threw rocks to smash its windshield and ultimately free the driver trapped inside. Larry Coulter told WIVB that he was hauling a load of stones on Monday on the Thruway near Buffalo, New York when one of his tires blew, sending his truck into a guardrail and overturning. The guardrail punctured the fuel tank, igniting a fire that quickly spread threw the truck. With the vehicle's cab on its side, the only door available for Coulter to climb through had been overcome by flames and he quickly realized there was no escape. Scroll down for videos . Terrifying: A burning truck can be seen on the side of the Thruway near Buffalo on Monday. Its driver was saved after a passing motorist threw rocks at the windshield, cracking it and letting him escape . 'The tires were bursting all around me,' he said. 'I just kept thinking it was the end.' He tried to kick out the windshield but the thick smoke made the effort impossible, WIVB reported. Suddenly, a car pulled in front of the truck and its driver, Ed Brunner, jumped out. He attempted to smash the window with a metal bar - but the heat was too much. So instead, he grabbed concrete rocks that had fallen from the truck and started throwing them. To Coulter's disbelief, the man managed to crack the windshield enough for him to kick his way out. 'That guy should have been a professional football player or something,' Coulter said. 'It was just unbelievable.' On footage taken by another passing motorist, Ed Brunner's gray car can be seen, left, in front of the burning truck. The trapped driver, Larry Coulter, thought he was going to die before he saw Brunner approach . Brunner then helped the relieved driver escape. He left the scene before fire crews arrived on the scene and Coulter has not seen his 'guardian angel' since. Coulter, a married father-of-two, was taken to the Erie County Medical Center where he was treated for smoke inhalation. 'He saved my life,' Coulter said of Brunner. 'I owe him eternal gratitude.' But Brunner told WIVB that he's no hero. 'I did it because I saw another man who needed my help,' he said. 'God put me there for a reason.'

Summary: A tire on Larry Coulter's truck blew near Buffalo, New York, sending it into a guardrail and causing the vehicle to overturn and catch alight . He was unable to reach the doors because of flames so tried to kick out the windshield but couldn't; he thought he was going to die . Then passing motorist Ed Brunner jumped from his car and started throwing rocks that had fallen from the truck - breaking the windshield . Coulter was able to escape and was treated for smoke inhalation .


Kylie Evans, 30, is apparently due to appear on Big Brother. She previously caused controversy with an appearance on This Morning, pictured . The sister of convicted football rapist Ched Evans is set to appear on the next series of Big Brother, it has been reported. Kylie Evans, 30, who has drawn public condemnation in the past after appearing on television to defend her sibling, was apparently selected after being fast-tracked through the early phases. Ms Evans, a mother, allegedly plans to use the appearance to try to convince the public of Ched's innocence after he served time in jail for rape. She caused outrage when she appeared on ITV's This Morning alongside Ched's girlfriend Natasha Massey, to claim her brother was innocent while he was still behind bars. According to The Sun, Ms Evans was fast tracked through the early auditioning phases after securing the services of a professional agent. Endemol, the TV production company behind the Channel 5 reality show, could not be reached for comment on the controversy. Ched Evans has been trying to restart his career as a footballer ever since he was sacked by old club Sheffield United after being convicted of rape in 2012. Evans was found guilty after he went to a hotel room in Rhyl, south Wales, after being messaged by fellow footballer Clayton McDonald saying he had 'got a bird'. Once there Evans had sex with the girl, who says she has no memory of the incident. Evans claims the sex was consensual, but a jury ruled otherwise. McDonald was acquitted, but Evans was jailed for five years. He was released late last year while continuing to protest his innocence. It was believed that Sheffield United were planning to sign him again for £500,000, but after a public outcry the club said it had no plans to hire him again. A proposed move to Oldham Athletic also fell apart due to negative media coverage, and Evans has yet to find another club which will take him. Evans pictured in Cheshire yesterday with his fiancée Natasha Massey, apparently wearing a solid gold Rolex . He continues to protest his innocence, largely via a website set up and funded by the millionaire father of his girlfriend, to whom he is now engaged. The footballer's sister has been one of his most outspoken supporters since his conviction, and has publicly challenged high-profile figures who oppose his return to football. After Sky Sports presenter Charlie Webster threatened to resign as a patron of Sheffield United if they took Evans back, his sister called her a 'hypocrite' because Ms Webster had previously written positively about convicted rapist Mike Tyson. Big Brother has a history of seeking out controversial contestants - two years ago the show signed up Dan Neal, a former police officer involved in the Jimmy Savile investigation, provoking warnings from Scotland Yard.

Summary: Kylie Evans, 30, fast-tracked through the audition process, it is claimed . Allegedly planning to use show to convince public of Ched's innocence . Sparked public outrage with previous appearance on ITV's This Morning .


Jailed: Juraj Orsula, 46, claimed he had been blinded by the sun when his red Mercedes Actros lorry crashed into the back of queuing traffic . A Slovakian lorry driver who killed three members of the same family and injured eight others after ploughing into the back of stationary traffic on a motorway has been jailed. Juraj Orsula, 46, claimed he had been blinded by the sun when his red Mercedes Actros lorry crashed into the back of queuing traffic, which had built up on the M26 in Kemsing, Kent, after two previous collisions earlier that morning. Helen Akande, 22, and her sister Mary, 16, both students from Sarcelles, France, died at the scene of the crash in April last year, while their father Michael, 54, died two weeks later in hospital as a result of his injuries. Three people in another vehicle suffered serious injuries, including a boy aged seven who suffered a severe brain injury, a boy aged three who had a broken leg and a 36-year-old man with a fractured skull and brain injury. Orsula, of Topolcany, Slovakia, pleaded guilty at Maidstone Crown Court yesterday to three counts of causing death by dangerous driving, and three counts of causing serious injury while driving dangerously. He was jailed for six and a half years, and disqualified from driving for seven years. Crash: Traffic had built up on the M26 in Kemsing, Kent, after two previous collisions earlier that morning . Sentencing: Orsula pleaded guilty at Maidstone Crown Court (pictured) yesterday to three counts of causing death by dangerous driving, and three counts of causing serious injury while driving dangerously . Detective Constable David Holmes, from Kent Police, said: ‘The events of that day will linger long in the memory of those affected, some of whom will never fully recover from their injuries. ‘Juraj Orsula claims he was blinded by the sun in the moments leading up to the collision, which should have been reason enough to reduce his speed. ‘Instead he continued to drive as normal before crashing into stationary traffic and leaving a trail of devastation. He must now live with the consequences of his actions for the rest of his life.’ Mr Holmes added: 'Hopefully Orsula's sentencing will mark the start of the healing process for everyone affected by this devastating incident, and our thoughts are with them all today.'

Summary: Juraj Orsula claimed he was blinded by sun when he crashed on M26 . Hit back of queuing traffic which had built up after two earlier collisions . Helen Akande, 22, and her sister Mary, 16, both died at scene of crash . Their father Michael died two weeks later in hospital as result of injuries . Three people in another vehicle suffered injuries, including young boys .


The British tennis player left red-faced when Andy Murray claimed he had a 'little girlfriend in Glasgow' - as well as his long-term partner in London - has insisted it was all a joke. Dominic Inglot covered his face with his hands as Murray's relationship claims 'landed him in it' on live TV after Great Britain beat the United States in the Davis Cup yesterday. Inglot returned home today insisting the whole episode was a wind-up by Murray and he has now explained it to his 'understanding' girlfriend. Homecoming: Tennis player Dominic Inglot returned home today after he was left embarrassed when Andy Murray claimed he had a girlfriend in Glasgow, a joke Inglot later had to explain to his girlfriend in London . Speaking outside his home in Chiswick, west London, he told how the shock hit him as Murray made the joke to Eurosport presenter Annabel Croft. The 29-year-old told MailOnline: 'It's just a bit of banter that went wrong. Andy thought he was going to have a laugh and put me in the spotlight but he didn't realise I had just started a relationship. 'We thought there was a girl that might have the hots for me and boys like to take things out of hand, but there's nothing to it whatsoever. 'But I was like "oh my god, now my girlfriend's going to think I've actually done something". 'But I called her up and said what had happened and within two minutes we were laughing about it. 'I explained that Andy likes messing with his team and that's what makes this team really close together. 'Me and Andy were on the aeroplane last night and he said "Oh my god I'm so sorry, everything's going to be blown out of proportion". 'But I said "listen it's okay my girlfriend's completely understanding she knows what banter is like with the boys". It's all a bit of a laugh she understands and we can all laugh about it now.' Murray, far left, with Annabel Croft, his brother Jamie, centre, and a mortified Dominic Inglot after the former Wimbledon champion told the TV reporter he had a 'little girlfriend in Glasgow' Murray was left laughing after he realised he had dropped his team-mate in it with his London girlfriend . Inglot said he first met his girlfriend, who does not live with him and he does not want to name, in September last year. On TV yesterday, Murray claimed his team-mate has a 'little girlfriend on the go here in Glasgow' so would happily stay on in Scotland after the tennis. But Murray didn't realise Inglot already has a girlfriend of six months at home in London. When asked for the name of the lady in question, a mortified Inglot replied: 'You've actually landed me in this. Because I actually have a girlfriend that's going to be watching this.' Murray was left in hysterics as the team sheepishly shuffled away from the disastrous interview. Inglot did not go out celebrating last night in Glasgow but flew straight back to London with

Summary: Murray asked how team-mate Dominic Inglot would celebrate cup victory . Replied that Inglot has a 'little girlfriend on the go here in Glasgow' But the player already has a girlfriend of six months at home in London . Murray was unaware that Inglot had partner and that joke would backfire . Inglot explained today Murray claims were just a laugh between the team . He phoned his girlfriend to explain and says she's been 'understanding'


The boss of the BBC is on a collision course with MPs after he insisted the licence fee will work for at least another ten years. Last week, the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee said the £145.50-a-year charge was ‘anachronistic’ and should be scrapped within the next decade in favour of a flat-rate broadcast levy on all households. But Lord Hall, the Corporation’s director-general, insisted yesterday that the licence fee ‘has got at least another ten years in it’, adding: ‘I think it could go well beyond that.’ Not dead yet: BBC Director-general Lord Tony Hall has said he believes the licence fee ‘has got at least another ten years in it’ Even if the fee is axed, he said it should be replaced by an equivalent charge. Despite MPs painting a damning picture of the BBC – which they said had blown billions of pounds of licence fee payers’ money trying to be ‘all things to all people’ – Lord Hall was optimistic. 'I think the committee’s report should really be commended because they have raised something which says, you know what, the licence fee isn’t dead,’ he said. ‘The BBC ain’t dead. Actually, it’s got a real future.’ Auntie is watching: The BBC has unveiled plans to ask users of its news app and iPlayer catch-up service to sign up to ‘myBBC’, so it can learn about individuals’ viewing habits . MPs said last week that a blanket levy on all households – not just those with televisions – should replace the licence fee which has funded the BBC for the past 69 years. Yesterday, Lord Hall backed the proposal, but said it was simply ‘another way of the licence fee being modernised’. But he also warned that the BBC risks ‘sleepwalking into decay’ unless it reinvents itself for the internet age by collecting users’ data. Lord Hall said the Corporation is in danger of becoming ‘irrelevant’ if it does not gather information about viewers to tailor its services, in a similar way to Amazon and Netflix. His remarks came as the BBC unveiled plans to ask users of its news app and iPlayer catch-up service to sign up to ‘myBBC’, so it can learn about individuals’ viewing habits and send them recommendations for other programmes and articles.

Summary: Lord Hall believes the licence fee ‘has got at least ten years in it’ He said even if the fee is axed, it should be replaced by a charge . Follows critique from MPs that the charge is ‘anachronistic’


Last January, former Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert slammed the FA Cup as a distraction — claiming that most Premier League managers would prefer to avoid the grand old competition. Phil Parkinson of League One Bradford City would probably be inclined to disagree. On Monday night, the Valley Parade side will kick off their 37th cup tie in the last four seasons when they travel to Reading for an FA Cup quarter-final replay. Phil Parkinson has had terrific success in cup competitions with Bradford City in the last four years . Since taking over in August 2011, Parkinson has led his side to an average extra 10 games each campaign as Bradford have reached the Capital One Cup final and enjoyed lengthy runs in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy and FA Cup. These exploits have seen them play 37 cup ties on top of their four 46-game league campaigns during Parkinson's tenure — almost an additional Premier League season's worth of fixtures. Bradford have vanquished no fewer than five top-flight sides — Wigan, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea and Sunderland — beaten 14 higher-division teams and won 21, drawn four and lost just 11 ties in total. They also have a 100-per-cent record in penalty shootouts under Parkinson, winning all seven they have contested. Bradford reached the Capital One Cup final in 2013 where they were beaten by Swansea City . And far from sidelining their progress in the league, this rich experience of knockout football helped Bradford win promotion to League One via the play-offs in 2013. Their victory over Northampton at Wembley was their second visit to the national stadium that year after Capital One Cup final defeat to Swansea, and was their 64th game in all competitions. Even if they can't secure a third trip down Wembley Way at the Madjeski Stadium, Bradford are still firmly in the hunt for promotion to the Championship — sitting just three points off sixth place with a game in hand. Perhaps the league and cup can be mutually beneficial after all... The cup pedigree helped Parkinson will promotion with Bradford via the playoffs, reaching League One . 2011-12 (7) - 18th in League Two . JPT round 1: Sheffield Wednesday (League One) (h) D0-0 (won 3-1 on penalties) JPT round 2: Huddersfield (League One) (a) D2-2 (won 4-2 on penalties) JPT area quarter-final: Sheffield United (League One) (a) D1-1 (won 6-5 on penalties) FA Cup round 1: Rochdale (League One) (h) W1-0 . FA Cup round 2: AFC Wimbledon (League Two) (h) W3-1 . JPT area semi-final: Oldham (League One) (a) L0-2 . FA Cup round 3: Watford (Championship) (a) L2-4 . 2012-13 (18) - 7th in League Two (promoted via play-offs) League Cup round 1: Notts County (League One) (a) W1-0 (aet) LC round 2: Watford (Championship) (a) W2-1 . LC round 3: Burton (League Two) (h) W3-2 (aet) JPT round 2: Hartlepool (League One) (a) D0-0 (won 3-2 on penalties)* . LC round 4: Wigan (Premier League) (a) D0-0 (won 4-2 on penalties) FA Cup round 1: Northampton (League Two) (a) D1-1

Summary: Phil Parkinson has led Bradford on several cup runs . Cup experience helped the Bantams to promotion via playoffs in 2013 . Bradford play reading on Monday night for a semi final against Arsenal .


Host commentator . Ashton: The club need to be supportive off the field, to create an environment so that his family can settle in the north west and enjoy their life in Cheshire. His wife wants to leave the country and return to Argentina, and Di Maria is wrestling with that decision: Let her leave with the children and leave him to continue his United career, or move to another club more suited to their lifestyle in Europe. Tough one. CLICK HERE TO READ NEIL ASHTON'S FULL PLAYER RATINGS FROM OLD TRAFFORD . Ashton: Without a doubt. He looked the business with his great Ajax team in the Nineties and he has an excellent record in European football. The problem is that he has under-estimated some of the demands and the customs of English football, such as the Capital One Cup defeat at MK Dons and the failure to inspire the supporters at Old Trafford. He claimed United would be stronger in the second half of the season. They actually look disillusioned and directionless. Ashton: Busy. I was surprised that Van Gaal did not build from the back when he arrived, buying top class defenders (although I like Marcos Rojo) to make sure United would be difficult to beat. Everybody with a passing interest in the club knew that they would need defensive reinforcements after Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra left. The task of rescuing United and turning them into a formidable attacking presence again was bigger than he thought, possibly too big. Ashton: Not a lot, but at the pressure moment of the game he delivered. He spotted the back pass, the opportunity to take Arsenal into the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley if he could take advantage inside a stadium where he has only ever known what it is like to play in red. To finish the way he did, clipping the ball around the advancing figure of David de Dea, was a moment of composure and genuine class. CLICK HERE TO READ NEIL ASHTON'S FULL PLAYER RATINGS FROM OLD TRAFFORD . Ashton: Absolutely right. Van Gaal was dismissive of him when he decided to sell, claiming that he was not of the standard required for his new United team. He had been fairly anonymous until his goal, but he took it brilliantly. When he was substituted he showed respect for his surroundings by clapping all four corners of the stadium. You know in his heart of hearts he would still like to be a United player, but the decision was taken away from him. Ashton: History is on Arsenal’s side because they have won the trophy five times under Wenger. If Liverpool reach the final then it will be difficult for them to deviate from the narrative about it being a fitting send off for the captain Steven Gerrard before his move to LA Galaxy. The reality is that it would be a distraction, particularly for a team that hasn't won the competition since 2006. Having said that, Gerrard’s contribution to the 2006 FA Cup final against

Summary: Neil Ashton answered YOUR questions live on Tuesday . Sportsmail's football correspondent has his say on Arsenal's FA Cup quarter-final victory against Manchester United . Louis van Gaal has under-estimated Premier League and English football . Angel di Maria's wife wants to return to Argentina . Winger must make tough decision on Manchester United future . Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck was absolutely right to celebrate .


Kidney stones are very common — larger stones often need surgery to remove them. John Cousins, 46, a divorced father of two who lives near Southampton, came up with a novel way to help surgeons during his operation, as he tells Angela Epstein. John Cousins (pictured) did not realise he was suffering from kidney stones until he collapsed from an unrelated condition last November . THE PATIENT . My kidney stone took me by surprise — I only discovered I had one after I collapsed with an unrelated condition last November. I run a 3D printing company which makes bones out of plaster of Paris for surgeons to use as practice models for complex orthopaedic operations. During a presentation to surgeons, I was suddenly floored by an agonising pain radiating across my lower stomach. I was taken to Southampton General Hospital, where I was shocked to learn I had an appendicitis. My appendix was removed that night. However, scans also revealed a large stone in my right kidney. Despite its size — 3.5cm by 2.5cm — it had given me none of the usual symptoms, such as pain or blood in the urine. Apparently it had developed because I had a kidney infection, which I didn’t even realise. The doctors said it might grow even bigger, so I was told I’d need further surgery to cut out the stone. It was a lot to take in while also facing having my appendix removed. But I’ve had operations on my knees, back and for hernias, and after my appendix agony I didn’t want even more pain from a growing stone. After they removed my appendix, I began wondering whether 3D technology might be helpful with my kidney operation. I discussed it with my consultant, urological surgeon Bhaskar Somani, suggesting that a life-size model of my kidney with the stone inside might give him accurate information about my operation. After he collapsed, John (pictured) was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he was diagnosed with appendicitis and had his appendix removed . He’d heard of 3D being used in orthopaedic operations such as hip replacements but, as far as he knew, it hadn’t been used with this kind of procedure. He agreed it might help — anything allowing a surgeon to visualise the area in more detail could only make surgery quicker and more accurate. I wasn’t due to have the stone removed until January this year, so, after taking two weeks off work to recover from the appendix operation, I began work on the model. The machine we use for 3D printing, known as an isodo3D, used images of my kidney from CT scans to recreate a model, slice by slice, using layers of plaster of Paris half a millimetre thick. John used images of his kidney from the CT scan to recreate a model, slice by slice using plaster of Paris (pictured). This allows the surgeon to complete surgery faster and more accurately . These layers were then laid on top of each other. The model was made in three coloured parts,

Summary: Kidney stones are very common and often larger ones need to be removed . John Cousins, 46, has come up with a unique way to help surgeons . He used images of his kidney from CT scans to recreate a 3D model . This lets the surgeon to see the area in more detail and speeds up surgery .