Life in the fast lane: B2C's Nick Sayer on a £17,000 Harley-Davidson . The data Del Boy . Posing on a £17,000 Harley-Davidson, Nick Sayer soaks up the winter sun outside his holiday home in Florida. It is one of several shots of motorbikes, supercars and lavish holidays he has posted online in recent years…to the delight of his friends. For while pensioners are targeted every day by cold callers, the man who sold their personal data is apparently relishing the spoils. B2C director Sayer – who is nicknamed Del Boy – is among a group of bosses at the firm who have got rich quick by selling people’s most personal information. The 45-year-old father-of-two says he carries out his business from a ‘man cave’ in the garden of his home in Kent. He began his working life as a diver on oil rigs in Azerbaijan, before, he claims, he was set up in business by a Greek shipping billionaire. They ran a commercial diving company before he decided to make money for himself by selling personal data with a series of companies, most of which have been dissolved or liquidated. ‘For years I was called “oh, you’re just a Del Boy”,’ he said. ‘I work from home, I’ve got a little log cabin thing out in me garden, that’s where I kind of base me-self. ‘I don’t like being in the house, I just go out there. It’s a bit of a man cave really.’ While his garden office may be modest, Sayer’s other tastes are much more ostentatious. His Facebook page shows off images of nine sports cars as well as pictures of him skiing in Banff, Canada. Scroll down for video . The British-built TVR Tuscan Speed Six sports car which he pictures on a drive on his profile costs up to £50,000 and boasts a top speed of 180mph. The Harley-Davidson Road King motorbike he is seen on in one image costs £17,595 new. Sayer regularly holidays with his family at his villa in Kissimmee, Florida, which they rent out for £600 a week. The home has a games room, swimming pool and spa, five bedrooms and four bathrooms, all ‘fitted with luxury furnishings’. B2C director Sayer – who is nicknamed Del Boy and owns a five-bedroom holiday home in Florida (pictured) – is among a group of bosses at the firm who have got rich quick by selling people’s most personal information . Luxury: Sayer's Flordia home has a games room, swimming pool and spa, five bedrooms and four bathrooms . The fake cash fraudster . Also trading in people’s personal information for B2C is convicted fraudster Gary Doran, 36, who wanted the Mail’s undercover team to pay Sayer off the books. The Mancunian, who now lives in Marbella, was jailed for six months for fraud in 2004 for trying to use two fake £10 notes to buy vodka. A 23-year-old student at Manchester Metropolitan University at the time, he tried to buy drink with the fake money at the Queen of Hearts pub in Fallowfield. The

Summary: Nick Sayer got rich quick selling people's most personal information . B2C director owns a £17,000 Harley-Davidson and a Florida holiday home . Sayer - nicknamed Del Boy - also owns a 180mph TVR sports car . 45-year-old father-of-two carries out business from a ‘man cave’ in Kent .


American socialite Justin Ross Lee is the star of an outrageous feature video where he is portrayed as a Frank Abagnale style travel industry hack. Basing himself on the fraudster who posed as a pilot and inspired the Hollywood movie Catch Me If You Can, the socialite has shared a host of controversial hacks on how he secures upgrades and better hotel rooms when travelling. His video tips, which can only be taken as tongue-in-cheek, appears to show the young globetrotter adopting multiple personas as he travels in order to achieve elite status at airports. Justin claims that he uses the first class lounge as an office space because there is WIFI, free food and unlimited alcohol . He claims that he doesn’t scam airlines, but instead takes advantage of where there are holes before referring to himself as an ‘international Jew jetter’ – a term he uses to describe his lifestyle. He then states that people find serenity in places like central park and that he finds his grounded at JFK airport. ‘I use the first class lounge as an office space. There’s WIFI, free food, unlimited alcohol,’ he says. Justin has a tip for getting your seat moved during a flight and it involves chutz pah and a bag of peanuts . ‘Why spend money on an office space when I can just come here?’ It is at this point that the socialite begins revealing hacks by explaining to the viewer what it is they have to do if they want to stay in the first class lounge for free all day. And, according to Justin, it’s as simple as buying a refundable ticket to get past security and cancelling it at the end of the day. The American socialite compares himself to Frank Abagnale, the con-artist the film ‘Catch Me If You Can’ is centred around . Depart at arrivals . According to Justin the best way to arrival at an airport is to do so via arrivals. This way there is no queuing while getting in and you are only required to use a single escalator once through the doors. Never lose your luggage . It’s the age-old problem with airlines, the worry of losing your luggage. But Justin has an inadvisable way of supposedly ensuring that doesn't happen. He believes that by simply packing a gun – not necessarily a real one – and then declaring it will ensure the airline keeps a close eye on baggage throughout the journey. Get your seat moved . Now on the plane, Justin has a tip for getting away from someone you don’t want to be sitting next to. Involving a prop this time, the socialite recommends crushing a packet of peanuts, feigning an allergy and simply requesting to be moved. Upgrade your room . So you’ve arrived at the hotel but you don’t like your room. Justin has the solution. By doing ‘at least 45 minutes worth of research’ the socialite looks for the most empowered, weakest link among the staff and appears to prey upon them with complaints

Summary: The internet celebrity claims to take advantage of where there are holes . Refers to himself as a 'Jew jetter' on account of his status at airports . He compares himself to professional con artist Frank Abagnale . Tips include getting an upgraded hotel room and seat moved on a plane . The socialite concludes by saying that he would hate to be normal .


Paris Saint-Germain defender Serge Aurier has apologised for his comments about referee Bjorn Kuipers after his side's Champions League clash with Chelsea. Aurier, currently out injured, is the subject of UEFA disciplinary action after posting a video on Facebook in which he labelled the Dutch official a 'dirty son of a b***h' in response to the dismissal of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He will learn his fate on Thursday and showed remorse for his outburst in a series of posts on his Twitter account. Serge Aurier has apologised for his comments after his side's Champions League clash with Chelsea . After posting a video, Aurier is the subject of UEFA disciplinary action and will learn his fate on Thursday . Aurier now faces the prospect of a sanction from European football's governing body . Aurier, out injured for PSG's visit to Chelsea, said 'referee, dirty son of a b***h' on the video . Referee Bjorn Kuipers reaches for his pocket to send off PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic last Wednesday . 'I beg the pardon of Mr Kuipers, his assistants and all match officials for my reaction after the match at Chelsea,' Aurier wrote. 'My team-mates and myself are working to reinforce the image of Paris and France in European football. This negative image is obviously not what we want to send out. 'My passion for football and my frustration at being injured for such a match led to my reaction, which had no place in football. 'The job of the referees is not easy and I am sorry.' Ibrahimovic himself is facing a disciplinary hearing with the French league, also on Thursday, after aiming derogatory comments at Lionel Jaffredo as he left the field following PSG's 3-2 defeat to Bordeaux on Sunday. Marseille's Dimitri Payet could also face sanctions after another video, captured by Canal+, showed the France playmaker aiming expletives at the closed door of the match officials' dressing room following Sunday's goalless draw with Lyon. Zlatan Ibrahimovic swears loudly as he walks towards the changing room after PSG's defeat to Bordeaux . Ibrahimovic reacted angrily to the defeat and said it was the worst refereeing display he'd ever seen . The Swedish striker claimed that France doesn't deserve the Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain .

Summary: Serge Aurier is the subject of UEFA disciplinary action after rant at referee . The PSG defender criticised the officiating in draw with Chelsea last week . Aurier said 'referee, dirty son of a b***h' on a video posted after game . The Ivory Coast international has apologised for the outburst .


The Oklahoma Sooners football team made their stance against the university's racist fraternity chant row known on Thursday, as they have every day since Monday, by declining to take part in a scheduled practice. Instead, the team took to the field--all of them dressed in black--and stood arm-in-arm in a silent vigil. Coach Bob Stoops said in a statement that letting the world know the team's stance was more important than their practice. Scroll down for video . Vigil: The University of Oklahoma football team stands arm in arm on Owen Field on the campus in Norman, Oklahoma on Thursday in response to the recent racist video from a now-closed campus fraternity . Quarterback Trevor Knight also made his personal thoughts on the disgraceful video, in which members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon's University of Oklahoma chapter sing a song that used a derogatory term for black people and referenced lynching. 'Extremely proud of our guys right now for the way WE have handled this issue! I love this university and I love this team! #WeAreOne,' the 21-year-old posted to Twitter. Saying they were committed to curing the 'disease' of racism, Oklahoma football players called Thursday for the expulsion of fraternity leaders tied to a racist video and vowed to help the mostly white campus end its 'culture of exclusivity.' 'Our hope is to shed light on this issue and promote meaningful change at a national level,' the players said in a statement many released nearly simultaneously on their social media accounts. 'But before we can change the nation, we make it our mission to change our campus.' Two students have been expelled and university President David Boren ordered the chapter house to be shut down. Not practicing: The Sooners have silently protested while clad in black all week long while declining to participate in scheduled practices . Boren plans to meet with team captains after spring break, but the players haven't waited to express their displeasure. They banded together Monday and marched arm-in-arm into the school's indoor practice facility, wearing all black, with coach Bob Stoops front and center. The team has not practiced all week, instead silently demonstrating at Owen Field during its normal practice time. Two students have been expelled and university President David Boren ordered the SAE chapter house to be shut down after the video went viral . The university has about 27,000 students, about 5 percent of whom are black. The players said they want SAE leadership 'expelled, suspended or otherwise disciplined severely.' 'Allowing this culture to thrive goes against everything it means to be a Sooner,' said the players, who vowed to raise awareness of racism and show 'we are defined by more than the numbers on our jerseys and that we are human beings that desire to get to know our classmates.' The situation already has hurt the football program, usually a national power. North Mesquite (Texas) High School football star Jean Delance, a top offensive lineman prospect who had verbally committed to Oklahoma, said he would not attend the school because of the video.

Summary: Oklahoma Sooners have declined to practice all week in protest of a video in which fraternity members make racist slurs and chant about lynchings . Coach Bob Stoops said in a statement that letting the world know the team's stance was more important than their day's practice .


Scrum-half Ben Youngs has warned that England must be much more clinical next weekend against a France side capable of upsetting the party at Twickenham. Youngs was upbeat but also in realistic mood after Stuart Lancaster’s men defeated Scotland, acknowledging that England blew several chances in the first half. England had trailed 13-10 at the break so captain Chris Robshaw looked more relieved than anything else at the end as he raised the Calcutta Cup to cheers of approval from supporters. Those fans had certainly seemed worried when half-a-dozen first-half chances had gone begging. Ben Youngs runs with the ball as England won at Twickenham, but the margin could have been greater . Youngs was named man of the match but admitted that England will have to improve against France . VIDEO O2 Inside Line: England v Scotland match review . Lancaster’s men should have had a far better points tally but had two tries wiped out for forward passes. They also failed to finish off promising moves due to poor decision-making and last-gasp Scottish tackling. Leicester star Youngs said: ‘It was a crucial win and puts us in with a great chance of the title but we have to do the business against France here at Twickenham next Saturday. ‘We beat ourselves up a little bit and you can’t do that in Test rugby. We are disappointed we left a few tries and points out there. ‘To have so much of the ball, put them under so much pressure and go in at half-time losing was a real blow. We had a few words in the changing room and made sure we put things right. ‘Scotland are a very good team but we should have been more clinical in the first half.’ Teh scrum half celebrates with his front row, brother Tom (right), Dan Cole (left) and Joe Marler . Jack Nowell scored England's late try which put them top of the standings on points difference . Exeter wing Jack Nowell, whose late try ensured England went top of the Six Nations table, said: ‘I’ve not played in an England team where we created so many chances but let them slip by. ‘But the win has given us a real chance of getting our hands on the title. Now we have to get up for France — an even harder match. They’ll come to Twickenham with nothing to lose. ‘I was delighted to get that try at the end. I’d had a few openings during the game but for one reason or another the try did not come. So it was something of a relief at the end there.’ Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw admitted: ‘We had our chance when we led at half-time. After that we did not defend so well and England began to make us pay. ‘It’s another disappointing defeat but the lads will try to finish the tournament with a win over Ireland.’

Summary: England beat Scotland 25-13 at Twickenham on Saturday . But Ben Youngs admitted after that Stuart Lancaster's side can be better . England wasted several good chances in the first half .


Britain's dramatically ageing population means that within two decades one in 10 people will be over the age of 85 in some areas, a new study showed today. At the same time, the proportion of people who are under 16 is also projected to fall, putting added pressure on the state to support growing numbers of elderly people. Campaigners seized on the report to call for urgent action to improve care for the elderly and support them to stay in work for longer. Scroll down for interactive map . A new interactive map from the Office for National Statistics reveals how in some areas almost 10 per cent of people will be over 85 by 2037 . The Office for National Statistics today released an interactive map showing how populations will age in different parts of the country. By 2037, almost 10 per cent of people in West Dorset, North Norfolk, East Devon and East Dorset will be over 85. At the same time, the proportion of children under the age of 16 in these areas will fall below 14 per cent. Nationwide, at present 2.5 per cent of people are over 85, but by 2037 this is forecast to double to 5 per cent. Among under-16s the figure will fall from almost 19 per cent to 17.7 per cent. The proportion of people aged 85 in the UK as a whole will double from 2.5 per cent now to 5 per cent within 20 years, while the proportion of under-16s is falling . Between 1992 and 2037, average age in the UK will rise from 36 years to 42.8 years. In Rother, in East Sussex, the average age is forecast to hit 57.5 years by 2037, the highest in the country. By contrast, in Oxford the average by 2037 will be 31.5 years. Janet Morrison, chief executive of the charity Independent Age, said: 'This surge in longevity should be celebrated and is testament to the huge strides we have made, particularly in medical care over the last half century. 'But to prepare for it, as a society we need to take measures such as continuing to improve our health and social care systems, helping older people stay in the workplace for longer and tackling the risks of loneliness and isolation in older age. 'Otherwise we run the risk of squandering the rich potential of our ageing society.' Minister for Pensions Steve Webb said: 'These figures really bring home how important it is to plan ahead for retirement. Many millions of us will be spending around a third of our lives or more in retirement in the future. 'Our reforms will ensure the state pension will remain strong for future generations and I am proud we have protected today's pensioners with the Triple Lock meaning the basic State Pension is at the highest percentage of earnings since 1992.'

Summary: By 2037, almost 10 per cent of people in West Dorset, North Norfolk, East Devon and East Dorset will be over 85 . At the same time, the proportion of people under the age of 16 in these areas will fall below 14 per cent, study shows . Between 1992 and 2037, the median average age across the whole of the UK will rise from 36 years to 42.8 years . By 2037 in Rother, in East Sussex, the average age will 57.5 years by 2037 but in Oxford will be only 31.5 years .


Young stars from a number of leading Premier League clubs feature in the England under 18 squad for a double-header against Switzerland later this month. Chelsea's Dominic Solanke, Tammy Abraham and Jake Clarke-Salter, Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo, Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Tottenham's Joshua Onomah and Newcastle's Adam Armstrong are included in the 20-man group named by coach Neil Dewsnip. The Young Lions first face the Swiss in a behind-closed-doors friendly in Telford on March 26 and again at Walsall's Banks's Stadium on March 28. Chelsea's Dominic Solanke is included in the England under 18 squad to take on Switzerland next week . Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo, currently on loan at Wigan, has also received a call-up for the double-header . Dewsnip has called four players up for the first time - Fulham goalkeeper Magnus Norman, Sheffield United's Louis Reed, Tottenham's Luke Amos and Middlesbrough forward Harry Chapman. 'It’s important to challenge all the England teams,' said Dewsnip. 'We have played Holland twice, Italy away and then Poland away twice this season and, particularly for this group of players, they did ever so well in winning the Euros last year. 'It is important that we build on that momentum. They are a talented group and we want to give them tough challenges. Tottenham's Joshua Onomah (right) also makes the squad for the Switzerland games . 'Traditionally the Swiss youth teams are very competitive and they will be very well organised and hard to beat. 'We want to pit our wits against that and see if we can perform well and win both games – carrying on that momentum to take them into their under 19 year next season.' Tickets for the game in Walsall cost just £3 for adults and £1.50 for concessions. Call 01922 651 414/416 or visit www.saddlers.co.uk for more details. Goalkeepers: Magnus Norman (Fulham), Sam Howes (West Ham United). Defenders: Jonjoe Kenny (Everton), Taylor Moore (RC Lens), Jake Clarke-Salter (Chelsea), Callum Connolly (Everton), Kyle Walker-Peters (Tottenham Hotspur), Tosin Adarabioyo (Manchester City), Max Lowe (Derby County). Midfielders: Ryan Ledson (Everton), Louis Reed (Sheffield United), Josh Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur), Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Arsenal), Luke Amos (Tottenham Hotspur). Forwards: Harrison Chapman (Middlesbrough), Adam Armstrong (Newcastle United), Dominic Solanke (Chelsea), Josh Sims (Southampton), Tammy Abraham (Chelsea), Sheyi Ojo (Wigan Athletic, loan from Liverpool).

Summary: England play Switzerland twice at back end of next week . First match is behind-closed-doors at Telford on March 26 . They reconvene at Walsall's Banks's Stadium two days later .


Ronda Rousey showed why she is the finest female combat fighter in the world with her 14-second victory over Cat Zingano in Los Angeles. Here, Sportsmail looks back at the five fastest finishes in the UFC. 5=) Don Frye vs Thomas Ramirez - 8 seconds . Don Frye took part in an eight-man openweight tournament at UFC 8 in 1996 and this knockout came in the quarter final when he knocked Thomas Ramirez out cold with his right hand. Frye would go on to win the tournament but was the barred from his job as a fireman due to the controversy surrounding mixed martial arts at the time. Later in the year, he won the Ultimate Ultimate 96 tournament but then retired. Don Frye celebrates winning the 8-man tournament at UFC 8 which included his knockout of Thomas Ramirez . 5=) James Irvin vs Houston Alexander - 8 seconds . Not only was this a quick knockout, it was particularly brutal. James Irwin landed with a superman punch and Houston Alexander simply fell to the canvas. After a fight with Rashad Evans fell through, Irvin lost to future middleweight champion Anderson Silva and later tested positive for painkillers methadone and oxymorphone. James Irwin landed with a superman punch and Houston Alexander collapsed to the canvas . 5=) Makwan Amirkhani vs Andy Ogle - 8 secondsAs debuts go, Makwan Amirkhani's was one to remember. In January, he landed with a flying knee to leave Andy Ogle on the canvas and the referee stepped in after a final flurry of punches. Unsurprisingly, the Finn earned the Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts. Makwan Amirkhani enjoyed a stunning debut, landing with a flying knee before finishing Andy Ogle . 2=) Todd Duffee vs Tim Hague - 7 seconds . Everyone loves a heavyweight clash, and everyone loves a knockout, so Todd Duffee's seven-second KO of Tim Hague ticked all the boxes. It was a straight left that did the damage as Hague dropped the canvas before he was rescued by the referee. Ironically, Duffee was on the end of a similarly brutal knockout in his next fight against Mike Russow - but this one came after 12 minutes. He had two spells with the UFC and remains an active fighter with independent promotions. Heavyweight Todd Duffee lands several punches on Tim Hague before the referee stepped in . 2=) Ryan Jimmo vs Anthony Perosh - 7 seconds . Anthony Perosh had barely touched gloves before he was on his back from a devastating right hand from Ryan Jimmo and the referee did not need a second invitation to intervene. Jimmo has fought five times since but has failed to string two victories together. Ryan Jimmo's right hand did the damage as he sent Anthony Perosh crashing to the canvas . 2=) Chan Sung Jung vs Mark Hominick - 7 seconds . Chan Sung Jung - aka The Korean Zombie - had already won Submission of the Night on his UFC debut and added Knockout of the Night against Mark Hominick. Slipping a wild

Summary: Ronda Rousey submitted Cat Zingano via armbar at UFC 184 on Saturday . It was the fastest-ever finish in a title fight as Rousey defended her belt . The bantamweight champion has made five defences of her title . Duane Ludwig holds the fastest finish in history after six seconds .


A man who had occupied a cypress tree for 11 days to block construction of a premier golf course in New Orleans' large public park has fallen from the tree and injured himself. The man, identified as Jonathan Boover, who goes by Lloyd, fell out of the tree in City Park on Tuesday morning. Christopher Lane of the City Park for Everyone Coalition says Boover apparently had not eaten in a day and was disoriented from lack of sleep. Hold on: Jonathan Boover, who goes by the name Lloyd, fell from this cypress tree in City Park, New Orleans, on Tuesday, 11 days after first climbing the tree to protest a new golf course . Protest: Boover was trying to draw attention to the 100 or more trees that are being torn down in City Park, to clear the way for a new $24.5 million golf course . Injured: Jonathan 'Lloyd' Boover is believed to have broken his ankle and nose after falling from the tree . Construction: Work is currently underway at the park for a new golf course, which will cost $24.5 million cut down 100 trees in the area . Lane says Boover believed he may have broken an ankle and his nose in the fall. Sheriff's deputies had been monitoring Boover's protest and kept a spotlight trained on him at night. He was expected to be charged with trespassing. Boover said he was happy to 'spend a few days in jail' if it meant more people would hear about the $24.5 million golf course being built along park along Harrison Avenue. About 100 trees will be chopped down for the course. Boover says there was already a gold course in the park, and that the trees shouldn't need to be demolished. Scene: Emergency crews at City Park Tuesday after Jonathan 'Lloyd' Boover fell from this tree . Demonstration: Boover said he was more than willing to spend time in jail in order to draw people's attention to the trees that are being destroyed in the park . Wild is Free: Boover snuck into the construction on Friday March 13 . Broover, along with a friend known as 'Heart', jumped the green fence that surrounds the construction site last on March 13. He scaled the oak tree in the rain while workers couldn't see. 'These are old growth trees and they are trying to degrade them,' Heart told NOLA.com. Boover was believed to have been waving to one of many fans that had congregated to wish him well when he flipped out his hammock and fell to the ground. 'I said ''Hi, Lloyd'',' the woman said. 'He waved and hit the ground.' Boover immediately got back in the tree, however then realized he needed medical attention. Emergency crews were called to the park and he was taken to hospital.

Summary: Jonathan 'Lloyd' Boover scaled the fence of City Park in New Orleans on March 13 and climbed a cypress tree . He was protesting a $24.5 million golf course that will destroy 100 trees . Friends would bring him food and supplies . On Tuesday he fell from his hammock waving to a supporter . Suffered a suspected broken ankle and nose . Was taken to hospital and likely to be charged with trespass .


Back in 2001 the former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein took part in a BBC documentary called The Five Men Who Changed English Football. ‘I was voted to join the Arsenal board in October 1993, I still had my old business at the time and decided that I felt football was really a sleeping giant and still had a long way to go,’ he told the programme makers. ‘Particularly after spending time in the States and seeing how the Americans operated their sport, particularly American football and baseball and basketball.’ Crystal Palace thumped QPR on Saturday - Joel Ward is pictured celebrating the third goal in their 3-1 victory . Wilfried Zaha took one for the team as he clattered into the post during Palace's win over Rangers . Dein, who sold his stake in Arsenal to Uzbekistan billionaire Alisher Usmanov for £75m six years later, is regarded as a visionary. Overseas investment has become an accepted practice in the Barclays Premier League, an attractive market because the top 20 teams in English football pull in more than £3bn a season through television, commercial and gate receipts. Soon it will be the turn of the Crystal Palace board, the four men who formed CPFC2010, to convince the club’s supporters that the US dollar will enhance the club’s long-term prospects. When it comes round to your team, it certainly sharpens the senses. What are the motives behind the investment? Why now? Will they develop the stadium? Will they improve the team? What will happen if it all goes wrong? Billionaire Josh Harris is set to join the list of American owners in the Barclays Premier League . Crystal Palace owners (from left) Stephen Browett, Jeremy Hosking, Martin Long and Steve Parish with sponsor Bill Hill in the middle holding the shirt . David Dein (centre), who sold his stake in Arsenal for £75m, is regarded as a visionary . Assuming the takeover by the American billionaire Josh Harris is confirmed, the ownership constitution in the Premier League will be comprised: . United States (Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Sunderland, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace). Russia (Chelsea); United Arab Emirates (Manchester City); Switzerland (Southampton); Malaysia (QPR); Thailand (Leicester); Egypt (Hull City). Swansea, another team involved in takeover talks recently, are currently owned by a group of astute Welsh businessmen. Seven top-flight teams - Tottenham, Stoke City, West Ham, Newcastle, West Brom, Everton and Burnley - remain in English hands. Manager Alan Pardew has Palace sitting in mid-table since returning to Selhurst Park from Newcastle . There will be a good deal of Palace fans who will be sceptical about overseas investment, wondering how a club embedded in the streets of south London came to be owned by mega-wealthy Americans. Visibility is usually one of the main concerns. ‘Silent’ Stan Kroenke, who gathered a few more shares in Arsenal earlier this week, only speaks to supporters at the AGM because they put pressure on the club to hear from him. Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea in July 2003 and the fans have never once heard the Russian billionaire

Summary: Crystal Palace set to be the next English club under American ownership . Billionaire Josh Harris is the man set to take over the Eagles . Only seven top-flight teams will remain in English hands .


A female NASA astronaut has shared the hair-raising experience of getting a salon trim while floating through space. In a video uploaded to Vine, Italian-born Samantha Cristoforetti, 37, is seen getting a wash and cut courtesy of commander Terry Virts. As her short dark crop is trimmed into shape, she uses a small vacuum to prevent stray hairs from floating away and clogging filters. She also clings tightly to a rail to ensure she maintains a steady position in the microgravity environment. An 'after' photograph of the salon session shows it was a success, with no strands out of place or chunks missing. Virts, 47, of Baltimore, Maryland, joked that he could be gearing up for a 'second career after astronaut'. Scroll down for video . Out of this world: In a video uploaded to Vine, Italian-born Samantha Cristoforetti, 37, is seen getting a wash and cut courtesy of commander Terry Virts - the duo are currently on a six-month mission with Expedition 43 to the International Space Station . He and Cristoforetti are currently on a six-month mission with Expedition 43 to the International Space Station. They are set to return to Earth on May 14. To date the clip of their hairdressing antics has been watched more than 50,000 times. Many fans have thanked them for sharing the behind-the-scenes footage. It's not the first time Virts has cut Cristoforetti's hair. On January 1 he gave the flight engineer a trim to ring in the New Year, with photographs uploaded to Twitter. Luckily her short hair is easy to manage but female astronauts with longer locks often find 'bad hair days' are part of the job. In 2013, Karen Nyberg revealed how it was difficult to wash her long blonde hair in space. The mechanical engineer was on board Expedition 36 to the International Space Station at the time. In a video uploaded to Twitter Ms Nyberg was seen placing water on to her scalp, battling with a few escaping bubbles. Smooth hair: A head shot of Cristoforetti before her space mission . Perfect cut: An 'after' photograph of the salon session (right), shows it was a success, with no strands out of place or chunks missing . Two person job: As her short dark crop is trimmed into shape, Cristoforetti uses a small vacuum to prevent stray hairs from floating away and clogging filters - She also clings tightly to a rail to ensure she maintains a steady position in the microgravity environment . She then worked leave-in shampoo through her hair. It was seen stood on its end as she worked a comb through it. Her tools were stuck to the wall beside her to prevent them from escaping. To finish, she towel-dried her head dry. She claimed the results left her barnet feeling 'squeaky clean' For men, shaving is the same as it is on Earth. Although, again, they use a vacuum device so that stray hairs do not to float away. Elsewhere on the grooming front, astronauts have sponge baths instead of regular showers as water clings

Summary: Italian-born Samantha Cristoforetti, 37, is seen getting a wash and cut courtesy of commander Terry Virts . The duo are currently on a six-month mission with Expedition 43 to the International Space Station . As her short dark crop is trimmed into shape, Cristoforetti uses a small vacuum to prevent stray hairs from floating away and clogging filters . An 'after' photograph of the salon session shows it was a success .


A new species of bug-eyed catfish with a suckermouth has been named after the Star Wars character Greedo. The catfish has been named by biologists at Auburn University Museum of Natural History, in Alabama, as Peckoltia greedoi after the fictional alien bounty hunter. The fish was discovered in the Gurupi River in north central Brazil and has large dark eyes, protruding birstles and a sucker mouth. The new species of catfish Peckoltia greedoi (left) has large eyes and a sucker mouth much like the bounty hunter Greedo (right) in that featured briefly at the start of the first installment of the original Star Wars films . Professor Jonathan Armbruster, a biologist and curator of fishes at the museum, said his colleagues Chris Hamilton noticed the resemblance to the alien killed by Han Solo in the first of the original Star Wars films. Yoda purpurata - a deep sea worm . Han solo - an extinct species of trilobite found in southern China . Aptostichus sarlaac - a species of trapdoor spider . Tetramorium jedi - a Madagascan ant . Darthvaderum - an Australian arboreal mite . Polemistus chewbacca - a wasp . Agathidium vaderi - a species of beetle . He said: 'Chris looked at the specimen and said "that looks like that guy from Star Wars". 'After a little prodding, I realised he was talking about Greedo. 'We then knew what the name had to be. 'The Peckoltia greedoi does bear a striking resemblance to Greedo. 'As a seven-year-old kid, I watched Star Wars in the theatre and it was a life-changing experience for me. 'I became a lifelong fan, and I now share that with my son. 'Greedo has always been a personal favourite of mine.' Greedo, a bug-eyed green alien from the spaceport Mos Espa, was killed by Han Solo in a brief scene close to the start of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. It is not the first new species to be named after characters from the Star Wars films. Even though taxonomy is considered to be a serious business, those naming new species often have a lot of fun with the names. In 2012 marine biologists named a purple deep sea worm Yoda purpurata after the Jedi knight from Star Wars - Yoda. Professor Jonathan Armbruster (pictured above on the right with student Carrie Allison left) named the new species of catfish after his favourite character from the Star Wars films that he watched as a young boy . Peckoltia greedoi (shown above) has bug-eyes, bristles on its cheeks and a large sucker mouth . There is also a small parasite that lives on a burrowing crab known as Albunione yoda. A fossil trilobite which was found to belong to a new genus was given the name Han solo by a palaeobiologist Samuel Turvey. Jason Bong, director of the Auburn University Museum of Natural Hisotry also named a new species of trapdoor spider the Aptostichus sarlaac, after the sarlacc monster that appears in the Return of the Jedi. A species of ant in Madagascar is

Summary: Biologists from Auburn University named the new catfish Peckoltia greedoi . The fish has big eyes and a suckermouth just like the Star Wars character . The creature was first discovered in the Gurupi River in north central Brazil . It joins dozens of other new animals to be named after the Star Wars films .


They are often seen as the quintessential emblem of Scotland. But when it comes to wearing kilts, it seems the Scots are being outdone by their English counterparts these days. New figures suggest more kilts are being rented south of the border than they are north – with English hires totalling almost double those of the Scots. New figures suggest more kilts, loved by the Royal family, are being rented south of the border than they are north – with English hires totalling almost double those of the Scots . Of the 7,646 kilt hires made, most kilts were hired out in London, where the company conducted a fifth of its Highland trade . According to Young’s Hire, the largest formalwear hire company in the UK, only 2,645 Scots took out the attire last year- in comparison with 5,000 English. And of the 7,646 kilt hires made, most kilts were hired out in London, where the company conducted a fifth of its Highland trade. Elsewhere in the UK, 12 per cent of its kilts were hired in Leicester, 10 per cent in Manchester, 10 per cent in Sheffield and 6 per cent in Liverpool. Only 9 per cent of all kilts hired went to enthusiasts in Dundee, and Aberdeen accounted for just two percent of the highland wear hires. Industry insiders said in the wake of Scotland’s vote against independence earlier this year, it seems Hogmanay is becoming ever more popular in other parts of the UK. The researchers analysed more than 400,000 garment hires during the last 12 months, focussing on kilts rented for Christmas parties, New Year’s celebrations, winter weddings and other formal occasions. The researchers analysed more than 400,000 garment hires during the last 12 months, focussing on kilts rented for Christmas parties, New Year’s celebrations, winter weddings and other formal occasions . Chris Burns, at Young’s Hire, said: ‘It’s always fascinating to take a more holistic look at the formalwear trends around the UK. ‘It’s great that traditional Scottish highland wear is still going strong and is growing in popularity across England.’ The most popular kilt was the Grey Granite, a conservative dark tartan design which accounted for 30 per cent of total rentals. The more colourful Pride of Scotland print was a close second with 23 per cent, followed by the Help for Heroes Kilt with 10 per cent. The kilt is thought to have originated in the 16th Century, but some historians have claimed it was Thomas Rawlinson, a Quaker from Lancashire, who first popularised the look in the 18th Century. Industry insiders said in the wake of Scotland’s vote against independence earlier this year, it seems Hogmanay is becoming ever more popular in other parts of the UK . The original kilt was an all-over body covering known as the feileadh mhór or ‘big wrap’, but later evolved into something like what is worn today. The research also showed that the traditional ‘top hat and tails’ was keeping its popularity in the South East for formal occasions. London accounted for more than 10 per cent

Summary: When it comes to kilts, Scots are being outdone by English counterparts . English kilt hires almost double those of the Scots, figures suggest . 2,645 Scots took out the attire last year- in comparison with 5,000 English .


The first wife of Professor Stephen Hawking has said the Government needs a 'big overhaul' of its policy towards disabled people and has also called for a 'stronger tax policy' to enable more funding. Jane Hawking said money from 'firms who make millions in this country and yet do not pay any tax' should go towards those who need it. But speaking at a Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) reception at Buckingham Palace, Ms Hawking said she is not optimistic that anything will change. Scroll down for video . Newlyweds Sophie Hunter and Benedict Cumberbatch joined the Princess Royal for a Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday . She was joined at the event - hosted by the Princess Royal - by Prof Hawking, Benedict Cumberbatch and his pregnant wife Sophie Hunter, Michael Ball, Victoria Wood, Greg Davies, Jon Lee from S Club 7, and the presenters from Good Morning Britain. Prof Hawking was diagnosed with a rare form of motor neurone disease (MND) in 1964 at the age of 22 and given just a few years to live. Now aged 73 and despite his illness leaving him almost completely paralysed, he is celebrated as one of the most brilliant scientists of the modern age. Professor Hawking was diagnosed with a rare form of motor neurone disease (MND) in 1964 at the age of 22 and given just a few years to live . Now aged 73 and despite his illness leaving him almost completely paralysed, he is celebrated as one of the most brilliant scientists of the modern age . Speaking at the event first wife of Professor Stephen Hawking has said the Government needs a 'big overhaul' of its policy towards disabled people and has also called for a 'stronger tax policy' to enable more funding . Ms Hawking said: 'The Motor Neurone Disease Association is doing very valuable work, and my first husband Stephen Hawking is the patients' patron, and so we're here to support him as well as to support the Association.' Asked if enough is being done to support patients with the disease and what needs to change, she said: 'I think they're doing very well considering that there's very little support for disabled people and their families from the Government. 'I think the Government needs to do a big overhaul of its policy towards disabled people, towards people with degenerative illnesses and it needs to provide much better support and it needs to have a system for vetting carers who go into people's homes.' Asked if she sees that changing, Ms Hawking, who is played by Felicity Jones in The Theory of Everything, said: 'No, not at the moment, but I do think that a stronger tax policy, taxing firms who make millions in this country and yet do not pay any tax...the money should go towards this very particular cause.' Ms Hawking said she does not think the result of the general election will change anything either. The Theory of Everything is based on the memoir Travelling to Infinity: My

Summary: Professor Hawking's first wife Jane Hawking was also in attendance and made a plea for a 'big overhaul' of government policy . Speaking at Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) reception at the Buckingham Palace . Prof Hawking was diagnosed with a rare form of motor neurone disease (MND) in 1964 at the age of 22 and given just a few years to live . Cumberbatch played the professor in 2003 BBC drama 'Hawking' The actor has been a patron of the charity for eleven years .


For one, this was a case of treading fresh ground. Quite literally. For others, it was about settling back into roles that were once familiar. Something old, something new. And something surprisingly blue, in the hue of Northern Ireland’s jerseys. Thankfully for Scotland, there was no off-colour outcome. A win is a win. Even when it comes after the typical drudgery that international friendlies can bring. Let’s just say that no-one who sat through this 90 minutes will be feverishly petitioning for the return of the Home Internationals. Matt Ritchie made his first appearance for Scotland against Northern Ireland on Wednesday night . Not that there weren’t points of interest prior to Christophe Berra’s late winner. At least three featured in Gordon Strachan’s starting selection. A debut for Matt Ritchie was the headline act. A supporting cast of talking points came via Craig Gordon’s return in goal and Darren Fletcher being given the nod as captain. In a squad that has a settled core of certainties, Strachan’ s aims are all about fine tuning ahead of the remaining Euro 2016 qualifiers. Ritchie’s admission that he had never actually set foot north of the border caught the attention when he was called up last week. Yet there was also no mistaking the pride felt by the Hampshire-born Bournemouth winger, who qualifies for Scotland through his father Alex - originally from Edinburgh. An instant first cap deepened the family delight. The 25-year-old has been an integral part of his club’s highly promising bid for promotion to the land of milk and honey that is the Barclays Premier League. We will have to wait a bit longer for an accurate assessment of his worth as an international, but this was far from the worst start. He already has an assist to his name after plonking the match-winning corner onto Berra’s head. Ritchie operates on the right but is almost all left foot. That quality was seen early on when he dropped anchor to deceive Daniel Lafferty and fired a curling delivery deep beyond the back post. It was tailor-made for Shaun Maloney, hardly noted for his aerial prowess, but his header back across came to nothing. Bournemouth winger Ritchie qualified for Scotland through his father Alex . The former Swindon man has 11 goals for Bournemouth this season and offered a glimpse of that direct threat just after the hour mark. Working an exchange with Steven Naismith, he hammered a blistering drive wide from 25 yards out. Another, less powerful, effort was comfortably grasped by Michael McGovern. While the Hamilton goalkeeper was just about the busiest man in Michael O’ Neill’ s line-up, the polar opposite was true for Gordon. He had played the second half of the 3-1 friendly defeat from England at Celtic Park to earn a 41st cap, but this was his first start for the national side in more than four years. For long enough, it had seemed that 3-0 win over Faroe Islands at Pittodrie in November 2010 might just have marked the end of his Scotland career. Here, though,

Summary: Matt Ritchie made Scotland debut in 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland . The Bournemouth winger qualified for Scotland through his father Alex . Ritchie supplied the cross for Christophe Berra's late winner .


A firefighter crashed through the roof of a burning building and was engulfed by flames as he tried to put out a fire. The man, who is believed to have 25 years experience as a firefighter, fell through the roof of a garage while attempting to control a blaze at a home in Fresno in California. Officials said he is undergoing treatment in hospital and is in a critical condition after suffering burns to most areas of his body. Scroll down for video . A firefighter is believed to have suffered burns to up to 70 per cent of his body after he scaled a roof of a burning garage in California and fell through the structure, then being engulfed by a large fireball . Crews were called to the blaze in Fresno on Sunday afternoon. The firefighter climbed onto the roof of the one storey at about 1.30pm to try and control the flames, which officials confirmed was standard operating procedure. In video footage captured by bystander Sooji Lee, he is seen edging across the roof among vast plumes of smoke to try and ventilate the fire. The roof then appears to disappear from under him and the firefighter falls through, and is engulfed by large flames. Screams from people standing nearby can be heard on the video. Firefighters then removed the front of the house in just minutes to get the fireman from the house and douse him in cold water. The firefighter had been trying to ventilate the building as he scaled the roof before falling through it . He was then taken to Community Regional Medical Center. Fresno Fire Chief Kerri Downs, said: 'I believe he suffered burns on his hands and around his face, as well as other burns on his back and his face. They were pretty much all around his body.' The firefighter, who is married and has a daughter, is believed to have suffered between 60 and 70 per cent burns. Battalion Chief Todd Tuggle said hearing the screams from bystanders was harrowing. He said: 'We could hear people screaming and we could hear people trying to help.' After the fireman fell through the roof a large fireball emerged from the building, engulfing him in the flames . Dozens of crew members have turned up at the hospital to offer their support. 'There's no doubt in my mind that individual trained most of us here,' Fresno Firefighters Local 753 President Pete Flores, told the Fresno Bee. 'I've trained with him as well. There's a lot of experience and knowledge, so to see someone like that suffer these injuries is pretty detrimental to our family.' Joe Reyes, a former Marine, was driving past at the time of the accident and helped clear trashcans and used an axe to hack into the garage to help firefighters rescue the man. A total of 11 trucks and 31 firefighters were called to battle the blaze on Sunday afternoon. Investigators are examining how the fire started and if the fall could have been prevented.

Summary: Crews were called to a large fire at a house and garage in Fresno . Firefighter scaled roof of a garage to try and ventilate it and control flames . He fell through the roof and was engulfed by huge flames, amid screams . Officials confirmed he is in a critical condition in hospital, after suffering burns to up to 70 per cent of his body following the dramatic fall .


It was an emotional day for Jose Mourinho as he lifted his first trophy since returning to Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday evening. It ended a 'drought' of 914 days since Mourinho last won a competition, and the Chelsea boss looked close to tears at the final whistle, before celebrating the success with captain John Terry and the rest of his team. Mourinho heaped praise on his players after winning the 21st trophy of his managerial career, above all on those who did not even play in the final but had played a big part in getting the Blues there, such as Thibaut Courtois and Filipe Luis. Jose Mourinho looks solemn as he oversees the Chelsea warm-up before the game at Wembley . Chelsea fans got a glimpse of Mourinho on the big screen as the teams waited in the tunnel before kick-off . The Chelsea manager leads his side out as fireworks go off before the Capital One Cup final . Eden Hazard and Mourinho share a joke as the teams line up for the national anthem before kick off . Mourinho and Hazard at teh end of the line-up as the pre-match pleasantries were completed . However, with another London derby against West Ham coming up in the Premier League in midweek, the Portuguese also said Sunday's celebrations would be kept to a minimum - 20 minutes to be precise. In lauding his entire squad, rather than just those who featured on Sunday, Mourinho said: 'We took the competition seriously. Everyone was fantastic in this run. 'All these guys are men of the match for me, maybe more than John (Terry) and maybe more than the lucky ones to play this final. A serious-looking Mourinho heads towards the technical area as the clock ticks towards the first whistle . Mourinho looks worried alongside Spurs manger Mauricio Pochettino in the opening stages of the game . But he showed his lighter side, squirting water at a cameraman during a break in the play . Mourinho was scribbling away in his pad during the first half at Wembley but never took his eye off the game . Cesar Azpilicueta receives the ball from his manager as the Chelsea defence held strong to take the trophy . 'I feel really sorry for the other ones who didn't play, so for me they are the man of the match because this is a team.' He added: 'I'm really proud of the guys, but celebrations in 20 minutes, (then) over, goodbye, train tomorrow, we have another game on Wednesday.' As the rain came pouring down at Wembley Stadium, the Chelsea manager seemed to be enjoying himself . Once you're wet.... Mourinho prowled the touchline as the rain battered north London in the second half . Mourinho and opposite number Mauricio Pochettino shake hands at the end of the final . Mourinho celebrates with John Terry at the final whistle, but dedicated the win to players did not play . Mourinho was spotted on the phone immediately after the final whistle before going to receive his

Summary: Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-0 at Wembley to lift Capital One Cup . Jose Mourinho picks up first trophy since returning to Stamford Bridge . Mourinho looked close to tears at final whistle before celebrating with team . Chelsea boss full of praise for his players for final display .


Zlatan Ibrahimovic's comments after Paris St Germain's defeat to Bordeaux will be investigated by the French football league (LFP). Ibrahimovic scored twice on Sunday but it was not enough to prevent PSG suffering a 3-2 defeat and they trail Lyon by two points at the top of the Ligue 1 table. As he walked off the field Ibrahimovic - no stranger to making controversial remarks - was filmed seemingly making derogatory comments about the referee and France as a country. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice but could not prevent PSG's 3-2 defeat by Bordeaux . Ibrahimovic was heard swearing as he walks towards the changing room after PSG's defeat . THe Swede reacted angrily to the defeat and said it was the worst refereeing display he'd ever seen . The PSG talisman reportedly referred to French referee Lionel Jaffredo (centre) as an 'a******' after the game . Speaking in English but in partial sentences, the Sweden striker can be heard saying: 'He's an a******. Play 15 years, never seen referee this s*** country. Don't even deserve PSG should be in this country. F****** too good for all of you. Should be happy they exist.' An LFP statement on Monday read: 'Following the receipt of the officials' report, the disciplinary commission of the LFP will study in its meeting of Thursday March 19 the comments made by Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the end of the game between Girondins de Bordeaux and Paris St Germain (29th round of Ligue 1).' French sports minister Patrick Kanner called on the Swede to apologise, telling him 'disappointment did not justify his offensive comments'. He later called Ibrahimovic a 'great champion' after the player wrote on his Instagram account: 'Regarding my comments after tonight's game; they were not against France or the French people. Ibrahimovic looks generally unimpressed as his side fall to defeat that leaves them second in Ligue 1 . Ibrahimovic faces investigation over his comments, which included calling France a 's*** country' The Sweden legend scores a goal past Bordeaux keeper Cedric Carrasso during the away game . Ibrahimovic removes his shirt after the game to reveal his impressive collection of tattoos . 'I spoke about football. I lost the game, I accept that but I can't accept when the referee doesn't follow the rules. It's not the first time and I'm sick of it. 'My sincere apologies if anyone was offended or took it the wrong way.' Ibrahimovic's anger was sparked when no free-kick was given after Bordeaux goalkeeper Cedric Carrasso picked up a clear backpass from defender Ludovic Sane with five minutes remaining. The outburst comes less than a week after he accused Chelsea's players of acting like 'babies' after he was sent off in his side's Champions League victory over the Blues. Ibrahimovic had previously accused Chelsea of acting like 'babies' during their Champions League defeat .

Summary: PSG talisman could be heard making a foul mouth rant following PSG's 3-2 defeat by Bordeaux on Sunday . The Sweden striker reportedly called the referee an 'a******' and referred to France as a s*** country' The French football league will investigate Zlatan Ibrahimovic's comments .


Pension firms will be forced to reveal to customers if they are offering rip-off retirement deals, the financial watchdog announced yesterday. Companies will have to advertise what rival firms are offering and how much more retirees could earn if they switched to a different provider. They will have to do this every time they send a customer a quote for an annuity – when a pension pot is turned into a fixed income for life. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that using a ‘simple quote comparison’ would expose bad-value contracts. Under new rules to be introduced in the UK next year, firms will have to advertise what deals rival firms are offering and how much more retirees could earn if they switched to a different provider (file picture, posed) In a victory for Money Mail, the radical shake-up will force firms to ‘make it clear to consumers how their quote compares relative to other providers’. The FCA said this would ‘prompt customers to consider the benefits of shopping around and switching’. From next month, pensioners will no longer have to buy an annuity with their pension pot and can withdraw all or part of it. However, many are expected to still opt for one because they want the security of a fixed income during retirement. FCA director Christopher Woolard said: ‘The retirement income market is set for the biggest change in a generation. We want to ensure it is fit for purpose.’ Experts said the new rules – to be introduced next year – will prevent swathes of pensioners blindly accepting a poor-value annuity offered by their pension provider. Andrew Tully, of retirement firm MGM Advantage, said: ‘Pensioners are locked into poor-value annuities because they are not encouraged to shop around. If providing details of what rivals are offering provokes someone to look at alternatives, that has got to be positive.’ The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that using a ‘simple quote comparison’ would expose bad-value contracts and the new regulations would ‘prompt customers to consider the benefits of shopping around' Other measures unveiled by the FCA includes cutting back on jargon-filled documents – in some cases as long as 22 pages – an issue Money Mail has highlighted. The watchdog said it would also consider whether savers should be sent a simple statement outlining how much money they have saved and what type of pension they have. Known as a pension passport, it would make it easier to switch to a better deal. Since Money Mail campaigned on the issue it has won the backing of pensions minister Steve Webb. The Treasury is now conducting trials at several pension companies before the regulator considers making it compulsory.

Summary: Pension firms will be forced to reveal offers by rival firms under new rules . Firms forced to ‘make it clear to consumers how their quote compares’ FCA said it would help 'customers consider benefits of shopping around’


Notts County have sacked manager Shaun Derry following their poor recent run of results. The Magpies have won just one of their last eight matches and Saturday's 4-1 defeat by MK Dons left them outside the League One relegation zone on goal difference alone. Assistant manager Greg Abbott has also departed the club. Notts County have sacked manager Shaun Derry following their poor recent run of results . How the bottom of League One is shaping up . County CEO Aileen Trew said: 'This is without doubt one of the hardest decisions that we have had to make as a board because we know how much this club means to Shaun and Greg and we know how much hard work they had both put in during their time here. 'However, we have to make the decisions that we feel are in the best interests of the club and our perilous position in the table meant that we felt we needed to make a change. 'I have nothing but positive things to say about Shaun and Greg and the way that they conducted themselves during their time here at Notts County. Derry has been sacked with the club only outside the League One relegation zone on goal difference . 'It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to them, but with a hope that this difficult decision will be the catalyst for a turn around in fortunes, starting this weekend at home to Scunthorpe United.' Former Crystal Palace and QPR midfielder Derry, 37, joined County in November 2013 in what was his first managerial role and saved them from relegation last season. The club have yet to announce who will be in charge against Scunthorpe.

Summary: Notts County are only outside of the relegation zone on goal difference . The League One club have sacked manager Shaun Derry as a result . The relegation-threatened club lost 4-1 against MK Dons on Saturday .


Stevenage boss Graham Westley has revealed police are looking into an accusation from defender Ronnie Henry that he was bitten on the hand by Dagenham midfielder Joss Labadie in their 1-0 home defeat on Saturday. Labadie served a 10-match ban and was fined £2,000 in March 2014 for biting Chesterfield's Ollie Banks in a League Two match while playing for Torquay - a charge which he denied. Westley claimed Henry was 'horrified' by Saturday's alleged incident which happened shortly before full-time and said: 'I think it has become a police matter and when it becomes a police matter anybody in a responsible position should let it be dealt with by the authorities. Stevenage's Ronnie Henry (in the white) accused Dagenham midfielder Joss Labadie of biting him . 'So in passing comment, word is around the place that there's been an incident and the police are involved. He's (Henry) not in a good situation, he's in the treatment room and he's suffered quite a nasty injury. 'Ronnie was in a state of shock, you don't go on a football pitch expecting to lose your finger and Ronnie was horrified by what has gone on because it's a football match and he's nearly lost his finger.' The game had already threatened to boil over before Labadie and Henry's clash due to the nature of Dagenham's winning goal. Labadie was clearly offside when a long ball was played forwards in his direction yet he did not touch it, Christian Doidge took over and crossed for Dean Howell to score. But only after long consultation with his assistant did referee Dean Whitestone award the goal. Stevenage manager Graham Westley said that the alleged incident had become a 'police matter' In November 2010, Luis Suarez was handed a seven-match ban by the Dutch FA and a fine by his then-club Ajax for biting PSV Eindhoven's Otman Bakkal. Suarez then bit Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic - his second victim - and the FA charged the then-Liverpool striker with violent conduct. He received a 10-game ban and a fine from his club. Then, Suarez was found guilty of biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup. The Barcelona forward was banned from all 'football-related activities' for four months and received a nine international match suspension. Luis Suarez holds his teeth after biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil . Italy defender Chiellini shows off his bite marks left by Uruguay forward Suarez .

Summary: Stevenage's Ronnie Henry accused Joss Labadie of biting him . Incident took place shortly before the end of their League Two clash . Stevenage manager Graham Westley says it 'has become a police matter' Labadie served a 10-match ban and was fined £2,000 in 2014 for biting .


Sometimes the simple things in life can bring the most pleasure, as a new video shows. Mark Ammann, 57, from Texas was wandering through Walmart on Tuesday afternoon when he heard something strange drifting over the airwaves. When he went to investigate, he caught a group of children having great fun singing the national anthem into a row of home cooler fans. Footage shows the young singers lost in the moment as they chime away. Caught on camera: Mark Ammann, 57, from Texas was wandering through Walmart on Tuesday afternoon when he heard the children singing . Even when they forget the words, they continue to keep the melody going. The air being blasted from the fans causes the sound to muffle. All of a sudden a boy comes along with a grocery cart and points to Ammann filming. One girl runs away giggling in embarrassment. Despite losing one member, the other two chorus members continue to sing at the top of their lungs. Impromptu performance: When he went to investigate, he caught a group of children having great fun singing the national anthem into a row of home cooler fans . Ammann later uploaded the heartwarming footage to Facebook, along with the caption: 'What's wrong with today's youth? Not a dang thing.' He later added: 'Yes, I did capture this candid moment today at Walmart. No, it wasn't staged and I don't know the kids involved. 'I was walking through the store and heard the singing and got my phone out to record it. 'I think we could use more sharing of stuff like this that a lot of the other junk I see posted lately.' Many viewers have echoed Ammann's sentiments. 'Makes my heart happy! Thanks for sharing!' one commenter wrote, while another added: 'Love this! Almost brought a tear to my eye.'

Summary: Mark Ammann, 57, from Texas was wandering through Walmart on Tuesday when he heard something strange .


The murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez was temporarily stopped after a bomb threat was called in to the courthouse. The threat was called in to the Fall River Justice Center in Massachusetts around noon on Thursday. Proceedings were haled so the building could be evacuated. Scroll down for video . A bomb threat put a temporary halt to the trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez (left) The Fall River Justice Center in Massachusetts was temporarily evacuated around noon on Thursday . Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh reminded reporters that taking photos of jurors was strictly prohibited . During the temporary halt to the proceedings, the jurors, Hernandez's lawyers and prosecutors and Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh all stood on the street outside the courthouse, the Boston Globe reported. Garsh made it clear that photographs of the jurors would not be tolerated. She said: 'A picture of any juror is absolutely forbidden.' Employees were let back into the building around 1pm and testimony was scheduled to resume at 2pm. Authorities do not believe the threat was related to Hernandez's trial. The district attorney's office said the bomb threat was called in to Taunton and Fall River superior courts simultaneously. Testimony in the Hernandez case began on January 29. Hernandez is accused in the June 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd, who was dating the sister of the football player's fiancee. The judge said earlier Thursday that jailhouse calls in which Hernandez discusses giving money to a cousin could be used as evidence in the case. Hernandez, watched surveillance video from June 17, 2013 on a monitor during his murder trial, on Thursday .

Summary: Threat stopped proceedings at former New England Patriots player's trial . Person called in threat to Fall River Justice Center around noon Thursday . Trial was temporarily halted so the courthouse could be evacuated . Court is back in session and testimony is scheduled to resume at 2pm . Authorities do not believe the threat was related to Hernandez's trial .


Fabian Delph can be an instrumental figure in England winning Euro 2016, according to Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood. Roy Hodgson called Delph into his squad for the coming matches against Lithuania and Italy, to little surprise for Sherwood having tried to sign the 25-year-old at Tottenham. ‘Roy will stumble across a team that will win the Euros. He will, I tell you. They will win it,’ said Sherwood. ‘I feel we’ve got top young talent who will have another year’s football. A lot of them would play for any country across Europe. Fabian Delph was included in the latest England squad and could be a fixture in the future . Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood says the midfielder can be part of Euro 2016 glory with his country . ‘I’ve told Fabian he could be on the verge of something. There’s competition there but he could be a big part of it. Roy loves him.’ Sherwood recalls a chance meeting with Delph’s representative while he was in charge at Spurs last season and the Villa midfielder was mulling over signing a new contract. Delph penned fresh terms in January. ‘I spoke to his agent in London and told him that if I was still in charge at Tottenham, I’d definitely want him to come. I tried my best. He’d cost too much money now, but he would have been a bargain then. ‘He’s got a change of pace and a hammer of a left foot. I think he’s got the ability to drop his shoulder and go past people. I wouldn’t want him to do that to me. ‘Some players you don’t mind playing against and then there’s others like (Paul) Gascoigne who can put you on your arse – just because he will face you up and want to make you look stupid. Gazza used to do it with tricks but Fabian has got more pace and drive.’ Deph has got more 'pace and drive' than Paul Gascoigne, according to Sherwood . The 25-year-old unleashes a strike past the West Brom defence during a FA Cup victory earlier this month .

Summary: Fabian Delph included in latest England squad by Roy Hodgson . Tim Sherwood tried to sign midfielder at Tottenham last season . Sherwood insists England will win the Euros with a talented group . Aston Villa boss has told Delph he 'could be on the verge of something' Delph has 'more pace and drive than Paul Gascoigne'


All shops will be allowed to offer ‘click and collect’ services for people to collect their parcels from next month. Ministers say allowing online shoppers to pick up their purchases at local shops, rather than have them delivered at home, will give a boost to the high street. Retailers will no longer have to apply for planning permission – which costs £195 per application– and fill in reams of paperwork before being allowed to offer the service from April 15. Online boost: All shops in the UK will be allowed to offer ‘click and collect’ services for people to collect their parcels from next month . The UK is the biggest user of ‘click and collect’ services in the world - and use is expected to double in the next three years. But planning minister Brandon Lewis said high streets do not have to lose out, because online shopping can bring people into town centres. Many people who are at work all day - and know they will miss the postman – can choose to have parcels delivered to their local shop where they can collect them at a convenient time. Mr Lewis said: ‘Far from threatening the high street, online shopping offers a new opportunity. How we shop is changing radically and I want to help our high streets thrive from online competition. Ministers say allowing online shoppers to collect at local shops will give a boost to the high street . ‘These measures will mean even more retailers can offer ‘click and collect’ services, encouraging shoppers to visit their businesses and pick up their purchases at a time that suits them.’ There was a boom in Christmas shopping via click and collect this year – with John Lewis saying half its customers picked up parcels in store rather than having them posted to their homes in December. Supermarkets and department stores are already using the service, and some allow ebay and Amazon customers to pick up their purchases instore. Ministers also want to make it easier for a bank or estate agent to change use, so it can become a restaurant, cinema or gym without the owners going through undue costs and paperwork.

Summary: Shops won't have to apply for planning permission for 'click and collect' Ministers say the service will give a boost to the British high street .


The police force that guards the desert state of Utah will soon ask for volunteers from among its members for a particularly macabre duty. Five-man firing squads are to be formed and trained in preparation for a move that critics say risks dragging America back to a 'more barbaric past'. Facing a crisis in the lethal injection system by which most Death Row inmates are normally executed, Utah's leaders have just approved a solution that harks back to the violent spirit of its Wild West past. Pictured is the Utah firing squad execution chamber, where death row inmates are strapped into the seat in front of a wooden board to stop bullets, and beside sandbags that absorb blood splatters . The state has become the first to bring back the firing squad. Gary Herbert, Utah's Republican governor, conceded that he found the concept 'a little bit gruesome', but stressed that it would be used only if injection drugs are not available 30 days before a scheduled execution. Yet such a scenario looks increasingly likely. Thirty-two states still have the death penalty, and America's Death Rows are clogged with more than 3,000 condemned prisoners because of a string of botched lethal injections. These have allowed lawyers to halt the scheduling of supposedly painless executions on the grounds that they breach a constitutional ban on 'cruel and unusual' punishment. To make matters worse, supplies of the sedatives used are drying up. Many of the most effective drugs are made only in Europe, but the EU has told manufacturers they cannot sell them if they are to be used for lethal injections. U.S. drug manufacturers have already stopped making them, worried about being associated with executions as a growing proportion of Americans come out against the death penalty. The result? In 2014, 35 people were executed in the U.S. — the fewest since 1994. Last July, appalled witnesses described how convicted Arizona double murderer Joseph Wood lay gulping and gasping like a landed fish for two hours as a cocktail of drugs failed to do their job of sedating him and then stopping his heart. Now, with Utah's dramatic announcement, opponents of capital punishment are questioning whether even Wood's fate is less barbaric than a squad of shooters blasting away at someone tied to a chair. Witnesses described how double murderer Joseph Wood (pictured) lay gulping and gasping for two hours when a cocktail of drugs failed to sedate him . Although a firing squad may sound like a long-gone relic of frontier justice, the largely Mormon state of Utah did use one five years ago. In 2010, Ronnie Lee Gardner, a convicted murderer who had killed a lawyer during a court escape attempt, threatened to sue Utah if it didn't allow him to be shot. The state had stopped offering Death Row inmates the option of a firing squad in 2004 — but because Gardner had been convicted before the law was changed, he was still able to choose it. Gardner, who had been on Death Row for 19 years, said: 'I guess it's

Summary: The U.S. faces a crisis in sourcing the drugs needed for lethal injections . Utah is forming five-man firing squads for a return to execution by bullet . State leaders have approved a solution harking back to its Wild West past . It is the first state to re-sanction firing squads if drugs are not available . Prisoners are tied to a chair, with a target marking where their heart lies . Sandbags are used to absorb blood splatter and wood panel halts bullets .


Grigor Dimitrov beat 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer in an exhibition match at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday in a confidence-building victory for the younger player. Dimitrov won 6-2, 1-6, 7-5, rallying from a break down in the final set. The 23-year-old Bulgarian is 0-3 in official matches against Federer, who is ten years older at 33. Grigor Dimitrov (right) and Roger Federer pose for a photo together after their match on Tuesday night . Dimitrov comes forward to pick up the short ball before going on to beat Federer in the exhibition match . Federer plays a forehand during the match held to celebrate World Tennis Day . A general view of Madison Square Garden which hosted the exhibition match on Tuesday night . Dimitrov broke Federer's serve in the final game to clinch the match, held as part of the World Tennis Day celebrations. Federer said: 'I think he played very well. He did really well to turn the match around, honestly. So credit to him. It's a lot of pressure - first time at the Garden.' Earlier, Gabriela Sabatini, 44, beat Monica Seles, 41, in a pro set 8-5. Both have rarely played since retiring, but they decided it was worth training to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their classic five-set 1990 WTA Finals match at the Garden, won by Seles. Gabriela Sabatini (left) poses for a selfie with Monica Seles during the BNP Paribas Showdown . Sabatini plays a forehand on her way to an 8-5 victory against American Seles . Seles plays a return during the exhibition match with Sabatini in New York .

Summary: Grigor Dimitrov beat Roger Federer 6-2, 1-6, 7-5 in New York on Tuesday . The exhibition was held at Madison Square Garden for World Tennis Day . Gabriela Sabatini beat Monica Seles in a pro-set 8-5 .


It’s easy to let your speed creep upwards when driving on a quiet motorway, but being caught on speed camera can be expensive. To solve the problem Ford has introduced a setting in its latest car model to stop drivers accidentally exceeding speed limits. The built-in device, called the Intelligent Speed Limiter, automatically detects road signs and cameras and slows the car down where necessary. Scroll down for video . Ford has introduced a built-in device called the Intelligent Speed Limiter to its new S-Max model, which automatically detects road signs and cameras and slows the car down where necessary. This image shows the system display on the dashboard, where the maximum speed is set at 50mph (80km/h) It does this by using a windscreen-mounted camera to monitor road signs and when the speed limit is lower than that maximum set speed. Drivers have to manually set a maximum speed using controls on the steering wheel, so they might choose 70mph (113km/h) for a motorway, for example. As speed limit rises, from small roads to highways, the system allows the driver to accelerate up to the set speed, providing it does not exceed the new speed limit, or the maximum limit set by the driver. The speed limiter is essentially a variation of a cruise control setting and allows the driver to set a maximum speed for the car. The system, in the S-Max car (pictured) is essentially a variation of a cruise control setting and allows the driver to set a maximum speed for the car . If the on board technology detects a lower speed limit is in place, on a motorway for example, then it slows the car down to that speed (illustrated) and then increases it if and when the limit goes up again . The Intelligent Speed Limiter can be controlled via controls on the steering wheel. Drivers manually set a maximum speed. The maximum speed is automatically adjusted from the traffic sign recognition system. This uses cameras to read road signs and restrictions that are taken on-board by the instrument. Cars with a built-in GPS can also use map data to support the system, particularly on roads where there are few speed signs. The system controls speed using engine torque, electronically adjusting the amount of fuel delivered, rather than applying the brakes. If the vehicle accelerates past its maximum speed limit on a hill, an alarm sounds so the driver can take action. If the on board technology detects a lower speed limit is in place - on a motorway for example - then it slows the car down to that speed and then increases it if and when the limit goes up again. The Intelligent Speed Limiter communicates with an on-board navigation system to glean extra data in order to help it accurately maintain the appropriate maximum speed when distances between speed limit signs are greater, for example on long country roads. Ford claims the system could save drivers from picking up speeding tickets or getting pulled over by the police for going too fast.

Summary: Device, called Intelligent Speed Limiter comes in the new S-Max model . Drivers set a maximum speed using controls on the steering wheel . Cameras detect road signs and speed cameras so the car be slowed down . This is done by restricting the amount of fuel supplied to the engine . System can also detect people and make the car do an emergency stop .


An ex-CFO and Chick-fil-A protestor who lost his job after posting a video rant against one of the chain's employees has since lost his home and lives on food stamps. Adam Mark Smith, 37, who worked for an Arizona-based medical device manufacturer, was shamed after the 2012 YouTube video was posted showing him berating employee Rachel Elizabeth. The video which expressed his disdain over the firm's anti-gay marriage stance went viral, and left him unemployed and forced to lose his home. Nearly three years later, the married father of four is still searching for a job and his family previously had to give away possessions before he was hired and fired again, according to ABC. Scroll down for video . Adam Smith was the former CFO of an Arizona-based medical device manufacturer, before he was fired after posting a video of himself berating a Chick-fil-A employee for the fast-food chain's anti-gay marriage stance . Three years later from the viral video that shook his life from riches to rags, the married father of four is still searching for a job (Smith above with his family) At the time he was working as CFO for Vante, Smith was earning $200,000 annually and had more than $1million in stock options, but he said it was all taken from him when he was fired. His 2012 firing was reported on the same day as the counter-protest against Chick-fil-A's Appreciation Day as thousands of gay couples flocked to restaurants to kiss during the summer of 2012. Things were looking rough for Smith and his wife, Amy, along with their four sons after they lost their home and moved into an RV. But there was silver lining for him and the chance for a new start when he was offered a new job as a CFO in Portland a few months later. 'I felt like, "yeah, I got it. I am back'',' he said. However, nearly two weeks later, he was fired once again after his boss realized he was the man from the video. In the 2012 video that went viral, he told Chick-fil-A employee Rachel Elizabeth while at the drive-thru window that he did not know how she lived with herself and worked there . Smith posted a follow-up video apologizing to Elizabeth (above) which she accepted . As the incident continues to haunt him, he said he does not regret the stand he took but he regrets the way he spoke to Elizabeth. While Smith is unsure if the incident will ever go away, he has turned to meditation, and has written a memoir, A Million Dollar Cup of Water: Discovering the Wealth in Authenticity. The controversy surrounding one of America's biggest fast-food chains began in 2012 after a series of anti-same sex marriage statements from Chick-fil-A's COO Dan T. Cathy. Local media had previously reported that the company, founded in 1946 by Cathy’s father, S. Truett Cathy, sponsored several organisations and group which actively oppose LGBT rights and same-sex marriage. Chick-fil-A donated more than $3million between 2003 and 2009 to Christian organizations with

Summary: Adam Mark Smith, 37, was publicly shamed after posting the video of himself berating a Chick-fil-A employee . The video from three years ago shows him expressing his disdain to Rachel Elizabeth for the fast-food chain's anti-gay marriage stance . Was earning $200,000-a-year and had $1 million in stock options . He lost his job, his stock options and his family lost their house and had to give away their possessions before he was hired and fired again . Has written a memoir, 'A Million Dollar Cup of Water: Discovering the Wealth in Authenticity' charting his journey .


Gary Lineker took a cheeky swipe at Bradford City as Phil Parkinson's side fell to a 3-0 FA Cup quarter-final replay defeat against Reading on Monday night. The BBC has come in for criticism after overlooking the League One club despite their stunning upset of Chelsea in the last 32. Bradford's Twitter account also posted a tweet aimed at Lineker and fellow BBC presenter Mark Chapham following the club's 2-0 giant killing against Sunderland in the next round. Gary Lineker aimed a cheeky tweet in Bradford's direction during the FA Cup quarter-final replay . Lineker and Mark Chapam were subject to a cheeky tweet from Bradford City following their last FA Cup win . Along with a 'Bradford 1-0 BBC' image, the Bantams tweeted: 'See you in the next round @GaryLineker @markchapman Don't stand us up this time....' And with Bradford finally being given their time to shine with live coverage on BBC One, Lineker joked that he wasn't sure why the Bantams had made 'such a fuss'. He tweeted: 'Not sure why Bradford made such a fuss about not being on the BBC.' First-half goals from Hal Robson-Kanu and Garath McCleary gave the home side an impressive early lead before Jamie Mackie added a third goal to set up a Wembley semi-final against holders Arsenal. Garath McCleary (left) wheels away in celebration after giving Reading an early 1-0 lead . The Bradford players looked dejected after conceding the third and final goal .

Summary: Gary Lineker aims cheeky tweet at Bradford City during FA Cup clash . Bantams fell two goals behind in first 10 minutes at the Madejski Stadium . Reading earned FA Cup semi-final place with 3-0 home win . BBC had yet to show a Bradford FA Cup game live until Monday night . Phil Parkinson's side have defeated Chelsea and Sunderland this season .


A mother and her three-year-old son died after she tried to rescue him from an Ohio pond. Maurissa Bickford, 39, was able to pull her son Noah out of the water and atop the ice, but was then unable to lift herself out of the water. They were found unresponsive on Thursday by two county highway garage employees who were working nearby the pond, which was almost completely frozen over. Maurissa Bickford, 39, and her son Noah, 3, died after she tried to rescue him from a Sidney, Ohio pond. She was able to pull her son out of the water and atop the ice, but was then unable to lift herself out of the water . The 10ft-deep pond is on the residential property of the family's next-door-neighbor John Moeller who said the neighborhood had agreed that kids were allowed in the pond as long as they were supervised by an adult . Zachery Rogers and Samuel Deatherage pulled Noah to a bank and administrated CPR. Maurissa was pulled out of the water by fire department workers, according to WHIO. They were both sent to nearby hospitals where they later died of their injuries. It is unclear how long either of them had been in the water. Shelby County Sheriff John Lenhart said Noah had gotten away from his mother and ran onto the ice. 'She did what all moms and dad do: tried to rescue the child,' he said. The 10ft-deep pond is on the residential property of the family's next-door-neighbor John Moeller, who returned to his home just moments after the workers discovered Maurissa and Noah. The neighborhood had agreed that the pond could be used for recreation and fishing and that kids were allowed in the pond as long as they were supervised by an adult, according to Moeller. But Moeller told WHIO he had never seen Noah by the water before, and that the tragedy had him 'shook up'. 'Realize that life can be very, very brief,' he said. Moeller said the community was banding together to help Maurissa's husband and daughter. The family's next-door-neighbor John Moeller said the community was banding together to support Maurissa's husband and daughter .

Summary: Maurissa Bickford, 39, was able to pull her son Noah out of the pond in Sidney, Ohio . He had gotten away from his mother and ran toward the ice . But after she put him atop the ice she could not lift herself out . They were found unresponsive by two county highway employees and died at the hospital from their injuries .


Our ability to answer questions currently separates us from machines in the world of artificial intelligence. But researchers are working on algorithms to give computers this skill too. Now, scientists at Facebook have come up with questions that they say artificially intelligent machines must answer, if they can ever match human brainpower – but some of them are a bit tricky, meaning some people may fail them too. Scientists at Facebook (logo shown) have come up with questions that they say artificially intelligent machines must answer if they can ever match human brainpower – but some of them are a bit tricky, meaning some people may fail them too . The team from the social media firm’s AI lab in New York have come up with a list of 20 questions to separate humans from robots, because they say ‘many existing learning systems can currently not solve them.’ They test different types of reasoning and the ability to process language. 1) The first question of the 20 listed in the research paper was the simplest for a computer to answer. It is: . John is in the playground . Bob is in the office . Where is John? 2) A harder example for a computer to answer is a question that requires it to differentiate three separate arguments, such as: . Mary gave the cake to Fred. Fred gave the cake to Bill. Jeff was given the milk by Fred. Who gave the cake to Fred? Who did Fred give the cake to? What did Jeff receive? Who gave the milk? 3) Another task tested a machine's ability to perform simple counting operations by asking about the number of objects. For example: . Daniel picked up the football. Daniel dropped the football. Daniel got the milk. Daniel took the apple. How many objects is Daniel holding? 4) Basic deduction skills were tested by questions such as: . Sheep are afraid of wolves. Cats are afraid of dogs. Mice are afraid of cats. Gertrude is a sheep. What is Gertrude afraid of? 5) And reasoning about size was tested by this question: . The football fits in the suitcase. The suitcase fits in the cupboard. The box of chocolates is smaller than the football. Will the box of chocolates sit in the suitcase? The intelligent computers were tested on 20 questions in total, but none of them got a perfect score. The answers to the five examples listed, are shown above . The sometimes tricky questions test different types of reasoning and the ability to process language. A stock image of a perplexed person is shown . Some of the questions require machines to recall facts, while others need reasoning, or to count the number of objects, expressed in a written passage. The researchers say that humans should be able to score full marks. While you may have got one answer wrong, none of the seven computer learning programmes that Facebook tested got all 20 questions right. The experiment was designed to test whether a machine can answer questions ‘via chaining facts, simple

Summary: Test was developed by experts at Facebook to test machines with AI . It's comprised of 20 questions testing reasoning and language skills . Humans are expected to get a full score, with careful consideration . None of the AI algorithms managed this showing more research is needed .


Labour would overhaul school inspections in favour of a ‘light-touch’ system allowing teachers to assess each other, Tristram Hunt said . A Labour government would overhaul school inspections in favour of a ‘light-touch’ system allowing teachers to assess each other, the party’s education spokesman has said. Tristram Hunt said a new peer review system would free up teachers from an ‘avalanche of bureaucracy’ and increase confidence in the regulation process. The proposals, which would result in Ofsted taking a less hands-on approach, could be a reality by 2020 if Labour was elected, he said. Mr Hunt acknowledged that the regulator had been a vehicle for progress, but said it was beginning to ‘choke something far more precious’, and threaten the ‘joy’ of schooling. Speaking at the annual conference of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers in Liverpool, he said: ‘We can begin the process of “mass devolution” where important powers over professional standards, quality assurance, curriculum development and peer review are handed over to profession-led bodies – and we will. ‘Ofsted needs to move towards a supportive, light-touch, profession-led, centrally moderated, peer review system of inspection. ‘I want this conference to hold me to account for moving towards it over the course of the next Parliament.’ The proposals would see teachers and head teachers helping to assess the performance of other schools. Scroll down for video . Ofsted would regulate this process, although the details of how the system would work have not been finalised. Mr Hunt said: ‘Let nobody tell you this is a soft touch. Let nobody tell you this is a threat to standards. Rather this is the embodiment of trust, collaboration and a 21st-century approach to rigour and under-performance.’ The proposals would see teachers and headteachers helping to assess the performance of other schools (file picture) He added: ‘I want to see an inspectorate that moves beyond box-ticking and data-dependence. ‘I want to see an inspectorate that allows heads with a strong track record the space to innovate and develop a richer criterion of school achievement.’ Priya Dutta, spokesman for the Campaign for Real Education, said: ‘The system needs an overhaul, and in general we would welcome proposals for this. ‘But the problem with peer review is that it’s so open to abuse. ‘We would be sceptical about how impartial this peer review would be, so these things would need to be planned very carefully. ‘I’m slightly wary of Ofsted taking a step back because I think there needs to be an independent teaching review body. I wonder how effective peer review would be in practice.’

Summary: Labour plan to overhaul school inspections so teachers assess each other . Tristram Hunt said it would free teachers from 'avalanche of bureaucracy' New proposals would result in Ofsted taking a less hands-on approach .


Sometimes an Instagram account comes along that has us hooked from the first click, and photographer Dave Benett's account may be the one that tops them all. Friend to the stars since he started out as a celebrity photographer in the 1970s, the snapper's Instagram account is a veritable who's who of the rich and famous. From Kate Moss snuggled up to Alexander McQueen in 1998, to Princess Diana and Liza Minelli gossiping behind cupped hands in 1991, it is the ultimate guilty pleasure for celebrity fans seeking a behind the scenes look at their favourite stars in rare off-duty moments. Photographer Dave Bennett has been a friend to the stars since he started out as a celebrity photographer in the 1970s. Here Princess Diana and Liza Minelli share an inside joke at an event in 1991 . The London-based photographer's Instagram page is a veritable who's who of the rich and famous . The man himself, Dave Benett, posted a photograph of himself on his birthday recently . Mr Benett has long been a friend of the rich and famous. In the early 1980s, having decided to focus entirely on entertainment photography, he joined London’s Evening Standard newspaper, supplying them with iconic images of the world’s most famous celebrities and stars enjoying night's out around the capital. Having photographed everyone from The Queen and Michael Jackson to Nelson Mandela and Elton John, he is perhaps most famously know for immortalising a little Versace black dress worn by Elizabeth Hurley, on the arm of her former boyfriend, Hugh Grant. Dave's picture of Elizabeth Hurley wearing this Versace dress in 1992 made her a worldwide star . Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger photographed at play 'The Graduate' in the West End in 2000 . Best friends Kate Moss and Alexander McQueen pictured partying together in 1998 . Having only started uploading his iconic pictures to Instagram in October 2014, the snapper's page has remained relatively unknown with only 6,803 followers on his page. 'It was my daughter Camille - who is now my creative director - who persuaded me to give the public access to these images,' says Mr Benett. 'Many of them have never been seen before and it seems that suddenly people are taking notice of my Instagram. 'People have forgotten that to take a great picture requires access - access is where the greatest images come from.' Scroll down for more of Dave Benett's Instagram photographs... Elton John and fashion designer Gianni Versace pictured sharing a joke at a party in 1992 . France's former first lady, Carla Bruni, pictured smoking at a Versace fashion party in the 1990s . Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders dressed as their Absolutely Fabulous characters in London, 1995 . Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss pictured at a Versace party in London, 1999 . Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher and then girlfriend Meg Matthews posing together in London, 1996 . Hollywood couple Mickey Rourke and Carrie Otis partying in London, 1995 . A youthful Kylie Minogue and a dreadlocked Lenny Kravitz pictured at a Vogue party

Summary: Dave Benett posts images he's taken of iconic stars on his Instagram page . Society snapper has been shooting celebrities and Royalty since 1970s . Despite the subject matter the page has only has 6,803 followers . Snaps of Princess Diana, Mick Jagger and Tom Cruise among his uploads .