'Unacceptable': Lib Dem MP Jo Swinson has spoken out about women not being rewarded equally in the workplace . Companies with more than 250 workers will be forced to publish details of their gender pay gap in a major Government U-turn. Liberal Democrat MPs are pushing to bring into effect measures in the 2010 Equality Act – which were not implemented by the Coalition – making companies publish the difference between male and female pay. Conservatives resisted the plans on the basis that companies should not be loaded with more red tape as the economy recovers from the financial crash. But government sources said that with Labour backing a change in the law, the Tories were confronted with the prospect of defeat in a crunch vote in the House of Lords. One said Conservative ministers had agreed the reform would be introduced, but only after a consultation with business leaders on exactly how it will work. Former Conservative deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine said he opposed the legislation because it would create ‘more bureaucracy, more forms, more deterrent for companies to take on people’. The new law will make it compulsory for larger companies to publish the average difference between the pay of their male and female employees. A voluntary approach to pay transparency encouraged by the Government has so far led to only five of the country’s larger companies revealing their gender pay gaps. Labour says that analysis of the Office for National Statistics’ annual survey of hours and earnings show that over a career, from the age of 22 to 64, a woman earns an average of £209,976 less than men. Gloria de Piero, shadow minister for women and equalities, said firms which had already decided to publish gender pay gap data had said ‘the ceiling didn’t cave in’, adding: ‘It just enabled them to see they had a problem and get to grips with it.’ Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said: ‘While the Liberal Democrats have made real progress in areas like shared parental leave and extending the right to request flexible working, the labour market is still stacked against women. Gloria de Piero, shadow minister for women and equalities . ‘It simply cannot be acceptable that, in the 21st century, women on average still receive a smaller pay packet than men. ‘We can’t wait and we can’t dither. We need to sort this out now. Finally, we are now in a position for the Government to vote through our party’s manifesto commitment for large companies to publish the difference in average pay between male and female employees. ‘These measures will shine a light on a company’s policy so that women can rightly challenge their employer where they are not being properly valued and rewarded.’ A Lib Dem source added: ‘In discussions this week it was clear that the Tories wanted to delay taking any action on equal pay and kick the can down the road, just like they have for the last five years. ‘It’s a huge U-turn from the Tories but it’s welcomed. At last we can

Summary: Lib Dem MPs are pushing to bring new measures into effect regarding pay . Conservatives resisted plans on basis that companies need less red tape . But Tories facing defeat on issue as Labour have got behind the change .


Two ice fisherman were in for a big surprise when the reeled in a live bird from freezing waters in northwestern Pennsylvania earlier this week. In a video titled, 'Shocking ice fishing video from Pennsylvania!', Nicholas Colangelo filmed his friend Fred Christensen pulling a live red-breasted merganser out of a hole in a large sheet of ice in Monday. Red-breasted mergansers dive into the water while foraging for food and can usually stay under for a little under a minute - so the fisherman pulled up the line at the perfect moment. Catch of the day: Three men were ice fishing in northwest Pennsylvania when the caught a red-breasted merganser on their line as it was diving for food . Christensen, who was fishing for muskies with Colangelo and friend Luke Wholey, told Daily Mail Online that he realized immediately that he wasn't pulling up a fish, but he wasn't expecting a bird. 'I wasn't exactly certain what flashed passed the hole, there were colors that just didn't set well with me so I was hesitant of grabbing something I hadn't yet identified,' he wrote in an e-mail interview. '[It] Wasn't until I saw feathers that I realized what was going on.' 'My jaw hit the ice,' Colangelo told the Washington Post. 'I was absolutely shocked.' Colangelo said that though he and his friends go fishing regularly and have seen mergansers dive under water for long stretches of time, he wasn't expecting to catch the bird on his fishing line. 'I've never heard of anything like this happening,' he told the Washington Post. 'It was so unusual.' In the video, Christensen can be seen pulling up the fishing line out of a small hole in the water until he eventually reaches his hand in and pulls out a squirming live bird. Unexpected: Fred Christensen, pictured on Monday, said he wasn't sure what he was pulling up on the line, but he was certain it wasn't a fish . Unusual: Christensen was hesitant to reach into the water at first, but he grabbed the merganser and likely saved it from drowning on the end of the fishing line . After Christensen posed for a picture, the men untangled the bird and set it free into it's natural habitat. 'It didn't take long to realize it wasn't happy, I just grabbed the mean end as soon as I saw the chance,' Christensen wrote in an e-mail. 'I figured controlling its head and body would make unhooking and tangling much faster, I treated it the same as I would a fish. Thankfully Nick was there to help, it would have been a difficult task to accomplish alone,' he added. Colangelo told the Washington Post that the bird was only minimally tangled and easily made its way back to its flock. Christensen said that he had never heard of people catching a merganser through the ice, but said that it occasionally happens 'in open water in ares where large amounts of water birds like to congregate'. The three fishermen don't kill anything that they catch while

Summary: Fred Christensen was fishing for musky in northwestern Pennsylvania . Friend Nicholas Colangelo filmed Christensen catching the bird Monday . Christensen wasn't sure what to expect when he put his hand in the water . The fishermen untangled the red-breasted merganser and set it free .


The editor of film industry website Deadline has apologized for an article about casting minorities on television that sparked fury last week. Deadline Editor Mike Fleming Jr said in an interview on Sunday that the article by co-editor Nellie Andreeva titled 'The Year Of Ethnic Castings – About Time Or Too Much Of Good Thing?' was not an accurate reflection of the site's opinion and that they will strive not to make a similar mistake again. The article posted Tuesday night deals with a surge this season in television shows depicting actors of a diverse background, but stipulates that it could be a 'trend' that's not sustainable. Scroll down for video . Deadline Hollywood's Editor Mike Felming Jr issued an apology Sunday night for a regrettable argue about 'too many' minorities on TV. Pictured above at an event in Los Angeles in November . Deadline: In the article, by Nellie Andreeva, published Tuesday, she wrote that though ethnic diversity in television is long overdue, 'the pendulum might have swung a bit too far in the opposite direction.' 'The only appropriate way to view racial diversity in casting is to see it as a wonderful thing, and to hope that Hollywood continues to make room for people of color,' Fleming said Sunday, adding that the mistake has been dealt with 'internally' and that the website will 'do our best to make sure that kind of insensitivity doesn't surface again'. Shonda Rhimes, creator of 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Scandal,' and 'How to Get Away With Murder,' was one of the many in Hollywood to lash out about the article on Twitter . 'Nellie and I apologize deeply and sincerely to those who’ve been hurt by this. There is no excuse. It is important to us that Deadline readers know we understand why you felt betrayed, and that our hearts are heavy with regret. We will move forward determined to do better,' Fleming said. The article caused controversy not only from the greater public at large, but by high-ranking members in the film industry - including African-American television writer and producer Shonda Rhimes. The 45-year-old creator of hit shows Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder tweeted: '1st Reaction:: HELL NO. Lemme take off my earrings, somebody hold my purse! 2nd Reaction: Article is so ignorant I can't even be bothered.' Retweeters of Rhimes' post include actress Garcelle Beauvais, Helena Andrews, author and Washington Post journalist, Ava Duvernay, the director of 'Selma,' and more than 1,000 others. New Yorker TV critic Emily Nussbaum, New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff, and the Huffington Post's Mo Ryan also voiced concerned about the article. In the article, Andreeva noted that though African-Americans are the most 'loyal' television viewers, the group only accounts for 13 per cent of the U.S. population. 'So ignorant': Above, Rhimes' tweet following the Deadline article's publishing last week . She went on to say that 'grossly underserved' African-American actors are being compensated, but said the growth in ethnic roles may have 'reached its peak.' Additionally, she noted that other 'hot commodities' are

Summary: The movie website published a story on Tuesday titled 'The Year Of Ethnic Castings - About Time Or Too Much Of Good Thing' Deadline's co-editor Nellie Andreeva wrote the article about a surge in diversity on TV and whether it was sustainable . On Sunday, co-editor Mike Fleming Jr apologized for the 'insensitive' article in an interview, saying the same mistake would not be made again . Fleming said the mistake has been dealt with 'internally' Andreeva still has not commented on her controversial article .


A radio DJ has spoken of her nightmare being stalked by a man for 13 years - who would call her 66 times an hour and even threatened to throw acid in her face. Gail Sayles became so terrified of her stalker that she began to self-harm and was afraid to go in to work at Sunrise Radio, in Bradford, alone. The 40-year-old says she finally has her life back after enduring more than a decade of sickening harassment because of stalker Mohammed Basharat Feroz. Gail Sayles (pictured left and right, at work at Sunrise Radio) endured 'sheer hell' thanks to a stalker who harassed her for 13 years. Stalker Mohammed Basharat Feroz was detained indefinitely in hospital . Feroz, 55, was detained in hospital indefinitely last month after Judge Jonathan Durham Hall QC ruled he posed a serious danger to the public and Sunrise Radio station in particular. Ms Sayles revealed seeing her stalker in court was only the second time she had seen him in person. But during years of what she described as 'sheer hell,' Ms Sayles said authorities had refused to act because he had never physically attacked her - until last year, when he threatened her with acid attacks and vowed to put her in a wheelchair. She said: 'This man has been in my life longer than my own husband. It's a huge weight off my shoulders as I can get on with my life. 'The calls would range from between 10 to 66 calls every hour. I once had 41 calls in 30 minutes. Ms Sayles says she became too afraid to go in to work at Sunrise Radio (pictured) in Bradford alone . She added: 'I was the only white person working at the station at the time so whether he fixated on that or the fact I was the only one answering I don't know but it was 13 years of sheer hell.' Ms Sayles, from Bradford, says the abuse started in 2001 after a rival business to Feroz's was advertised on Sunrise Radio. After his business went bust, Feroz appeared to blame the station - and as Ms Sayles was the only person answering the phones at the radio station at the time, she believes this is why he became fixated on her. 'He became fixated with me, I think, because I was the only one on the phones so he constantly spoke to me when he called,' she said. 'I had a police escort one night when I attended an election count for work. I didn't want to do my job anymore. It was so emotionally draining.' Feroz was jailed in 2004 for a campaign of harassment against a number of people. Ms Sayles was a witness in this trial, but she said he blamed his jail sentence entirely on her. The jail time failed to deter his actions and after losing his mother early last year, the abuse became more sinister. 'He threatened to rape me and to kill me,' she said. 'He would ring and ask if I could

Summary: Gail Sayles says she was so afraid of her stalker that she self-harmed . The 40-year-old says she finally has her life back after years of harassment . Stalker Mohammed Basharat Feroz was detained in hospital indefinitely . Ms Sayles says police refused to act as he never physically attacked her . Until last year, when Feroz threatened her with acid attacks and rape . Feroz was found to be mentally unfit to plead to a charge of stalking involving fear of violence, but a jury found he committed the acts alleged .


A five-year-old girl was reported to have been sexually assaulted by children her own age at a remote community. Detective Superintendent Brent Warren told the ABC that two boys, aged five and six, allegedly led the indecent assault which was reported by a parent at Alice Springs last month. However he said officers were focusing more on the children's home environment to determine what could have led to the behaviour, confirming that the young girl was not taken to hospital. Stock image: Detective Superintendent Brent Warren said officers were focusing more on the children's home environment to determine what could have led to the behaviour . 'Once we investigated and started asking questions about what happened and talking to the young people involved, it became clear that yes there was some sexualised talking and some sexualised behaviour,' Superintendent Warren told the ABC. '[It was] the kind of incident that we have to refer onto other people to provide a more therapeutic involvement.' It comes just a few days after the Northern Territory's chief minister accused the media of ignoring the alleged rape of a seven-year-old Aboriginal girl in the Northern Territory and implied the reporting was racist. The incident was reported on March 8 by the ABC which reported that an Aboriginal girl at a town camp outside of Alice Springs had been raped. It comes after NT chief minister Adam Giles (pictured) accused the media of not reporting on the rape of an Aboriginal minor because the child was not 'a blonde-haired, blue eyed little girl' In a two-sentence media release the following day, NT Police media wrote: 'Alice Springs Police have arrested and charged a 29-year-old man following the sexual assault of a minor.' 'He was refused bail overnight, to appear in Alice Springs Magistrates Court today (Tuesday).' No further information was released. However, during parliament on Tuesday the chief minister Adam Giles accused the media of not reporting the story because the child was not 'a blonde-haired, blue eyed little girl.' 'The saddest part is it was a little blip on the media radar. It raised a few column inches and it disappeared,' he said. Opposition Leader Delia Lawrie (pictured) was quick to defend reporters, labelling Mr Giles accusations as 'heinous' and pointing out that minimal information was available about the case . Stock image: The seven-year-old girl was raped by a 29-year-old near Alice Springs. Giles said: 'A little Aboriginal kid in the Hidden Valley town camp ... it's just not been noticed and I think it's quite disgusting' 'One can only think that if it was a blonde-haired blue-eyed little girl it would have made the front page of media around the country. 'But a little Aboriginal kid in the Hidden Valley town camp ... it's just not been noticed and I think it's quite disgusting.' Acting Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw stood by the timing of the sparse media release . Opposition Leader Delia Lawrie was quick to defend reporters, labelling Mr Giles accusations as 'heinous' and pointing out that minimal information was available about the case.

Summary: The assault was reported to police by a parent of one of the children . Officers are focusing on looking into the children's home environment to determine what could have led to the behaviour . It comes after an Aboriginal girl was raped by a man, 29, near Alice Springs . NT chief minister Adam Giles accused the the media of ignoring that incident because the victim was not 'a blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl'


Rory McIlroy needs Tiger Woods to play in the Masters to help ease the burden of expectation from his shoulders as he chases a career Grand Slam, says Paul McGinley. Ten years after that chip-in and his fourth - and last - Masters triumph, the world could be denied the latest episode of the Woods soap opera at Augusta National. Even if he declares ready to play next month, the 14-time major champion still appears plagued by demons, seemingly both mental and physical. But while some might think McIlroy stands to gain the most from not having to battle against the greatest golfer of his generation, there is a distinguished voice suggesting quite the opposite. Rory McIlroy (pictured) needs Tiger Woods to help ease the burden of expectation, says Paul McGinley . McGinley feels McIlroy could benefit from Woods playing in the Masters to help ease the expectation . Some might think McIlroy could gain from Woods's absence but others, such as McGinley, disagree . The man now being widely hailed as Europe's most astute Ryder Cup captain, when asked whether it will be easier for McIlroy if Woods plays the Masters, said: 'Of course. Look what happened at the US PGA last year, all the talk was "is Tiger going to play, is he not going to play?" Rory was favourite, but all the expectation, all the talk, was focused on Tiger. Rory didn't sneak in the backdoor, but he was able to go about his business without the attention on him.' Woods, nine months shy of his 40th birthday, will fall outside the world's top 100 when (or if) he gets to Augusta - his worst ranking since before he won his first tournament as a 20-year-old in 1996. McGinley admits he has been 'shocked' at the decline, particularly the horrid chunked chips that have raised questions of the yips. 'The intensity Tiger has given to the game does have an effect,' he said. 'Is there a little bit of burnout going on? There's a reason why guys don't play their best golf in their 40s and late 30s.' Woods has been plagued by serious back injuries but blamed his chipping issues on swing changes. McGinley thinks there could be more to it, however. 'My hunch would be there's something bigger going on. Rory is in the evolution towards his best golf. There's no doubt Tiger has peaked, in age times, and in terms of when guys normally play their best golf. 'That doesn't mean he's finished, but certainly he's, in Rory wording 'in the back nine of his career'. McGinley, the victorious Ryder Cup captain, speaks with the media at Gleneagles in September 2014 . McGinley feels McIlroy needs Woods to play in the Masters to take the pressure off of him . 'It's not just the wear and tear on your mind and body, having performed at a very high intense level with scrutiny like Tiger's had for 20 years. It's (the) mitigating circumstances - he's got two kids growing up and he's spending more time with them,

Summary: Rory McIlroy could benefit from Tiger Woods playing in the Masters . Paul McGinley feels McIlroy needs Woods to help ease expectation . Victory at Augusta would secure McIlroy his first green jacket . 'Rory was favourite, but all the expectation, all the talk, was focused on Tiger,' McGinley feels, remembering last year's US PGA .


Council worker Maria Spruce, 40, spent £3,500 of taxpayers' money on iPads, phones a laptop for her 'spoilt' son . A disgraced council worker who used taxpayers' cash to go on a £3,500 spending spree on iPads and mobile phones for her 'spoilt' teenage son has been spared jail. Maria Spruce, 40, was trusted with a local authority credit card but used it to buy the top-of-the-range products and a laptop computer. Town hall bosses at Wolverhampton City Council became suspicious while Spruce, an electoral registration assistant, was on a three-week holiday to Australia last November. They discovered that she had made 47 unauthorised purchases on the card, totalling £3,517, over a six-month period last year. Spruce admitted once count of fraud by position but was spared jail when she appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday. She was handed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. Judge John Warner said: 'You had been trusted with the credit card but used it in a dishonest way. 'I accept that you were under pressure at home in relation to your son but many people have those sorts of pressures but get on with their life without resorting to dishonesty.' The court heard that Spruce, of Bilston, in the West Midlands, bought the items for her son who was 'very controlling and aggressive'. Prosecutor Joanne Barker said: 'A colleague covering the duties of the defendant opened a credit card statement and saw it had been used for purchases that were not legitimate office business. 'She told her employer that she had bought the items for her son who was very controlling and could be aggressive towards her.' Wendy Miller, defending, said: 'This was not a sophisticated fraud and was always going to be detected. 'She was trying to satisfy her only son who is difficult to control. The items bought for herself were few and far between.' Town hall bosses at Wolverhampton City Council (pictured) discovered that Spruce had made 47 unauthorised purchases on the card . Spruce admitted once count of fraud by position and was handed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years . The court was told that her son is now living with his father and Spruce will have to sell her house because she is unable to pay the mortgage after losing her job. A former neighbour of Spruce said: 'She bent over backwards for her son. He was very spoilt but she never gave him the discipline he needed. 'She probably felt guilty about being a single mum but she allowed herself to be completely manipulated by him.' Speaking after the sentencing, Wolverhampton councillor Paul Sweet said the sentence sent out a 'strong message'. 'The city council operates a zero tolerance policy on fraud and corruption and takes all allegations of fraudulent activity made to us extremely seriously,' he said. 'We will not hesitate to take action if we suspect fraud has been committed against the council - and, as a result, taxpayers - and we will make every effort to recover all monies stolen from

Summary: Maria Spruce, 40, spent £3,500 of taxpayers' money on her 'spoilt' son . Council worker used local authority credit card to buy phones and iPads . Mother-of-one made 47 unauthorised purchases but will not be jailed . Spruce was handed a six-month prison sentence suspended for two years .


UEFA have announced ticket details for the Champions League final in Berlin - with each finalist receiving just a 20,000 allocation and prices ranging between £50 and £280. The show-piece final of Europe's premier competition takes place later than usual this year, with 16 clubs still fighting it out for a place in Berlin on June 6. Tickets for the general public via UEFA's ballot go on sale on Thursday at 11am UK time, with 6,000 available to fans worldwide. This season's Champions League final is on June 6 at the 70,500-capacity Olympic Stadium in Berlin . Tickets for the show-piece event at the Olympic Stadium will cost between £50 and £280 . Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal will all hope to be playing in the vast arena come June 6 . Each club competing in the final will be allocated 20,000 tickets. That would be bad news for season-ticket holders from Chelsea (24,000), Manchester City (36,000) and Arsenal (45,000), of whom a significant number would miss out. The ticket prices, split across four categories, represent a price-freeze compared to last year's final won by Real Madrid against local rivals Atletico Madrid in Lisbon. But supporters of any English club with their eyes on Berlin's Olympic Stadium in June could be disappointed with their allocation as Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal all have more season-ticket holders than that figure would accommodate. However, the 20,000 figure is more than Chelsea were given for their two most recent European finals in Munich (17,500) for the Champion League and Amsterdam (9,800) in the Europa League. Arsenal and Chelsea received allocations of 21,000 for their previous finals in Paris and Moscow respectively. The remaining 24,500 tickets - more than one third of the 70,500 capacity - have been shoehorned for UEFA to impress sponsors, corporate partners and their members. Season ticket holders from Manchester City (left), Arsenal (centre) and Chelsea (right) could miss out . While City and Arsenal face an uphill task to even reach the quarter-final stage after home first-leg defeats to Barcelona and Monaco respectively, Chelsea will hope their 1-1 draw away at PSG will be enough to help them through in the return leg at Stamford Bridge next Wednesday. Members of the public can apply for up to two tickets per person via UEFA.com. Those lucky enough to secure themselves a ticket through the ballot will be informed by April 10. Real Madrid players including Gareth Bale (second right) celebrate winning last year's final in Lisbon .

Summary: UEFA have announced ticket details for this year's Champions League final . Tickets, split across four categories will cost €390, €280, €160 and €70 . Each finalist will be allocated 20,000 tickets while UEFA keep 24,500 . The final takes place at Berlin's Olympic Stadium on June 6 .


Hundreds of Twitter users showed their patriotic side on Monday when they took to the social media platform to share their favourite Australian slang sayings. The hashtag #Aussiesayings, which was trending for over 10 hours, saw dozens of classic phrases resurrected alongside more contemporary expressions, reminding Australians around the globe what a strange bunch of people they truly are. Amongst social media users' favourites were the well-known sayings 'flat out like a lizard drinking' (meaning to be non-stop busy or hard at work) and 'carrying on like a pork chop' (to be silly). Scroll down for video . Hundreds of Twitter users shared their favourite Australian slang and phrases on Monday . Translation: to perform a u-turn. Dozens of classic and contemporary phrases were shared . Translation: to be silly. The hashtag #Aussiesayings was trending for over 10 hours on Monday . 'A roo loose in the top paddock', 'couple snags short of a barbecue' and 'a couple of forks short of a canteen', all meaning that someone is dim-witted or has something wrong with their head, were also mentioned by amused Tweeters. The somewhat misleading 'dry as a dead dingo's donger' (meaning very dry or very thirsty) also resurfaced with a notable mention. Some Twitter users used the occasion to voice their outrage at stereotypes that every Australian who has ever left the country is bound to have heard. Translation: I went to McDonald's in my tracksuit pants . Translation: very busy or hard at work . Translation: someone is dim-witted or has something wrong with their head . Some Twitter users used the occasion to voice their outrage at stereotypes that every Australian who has ever left the country is bound to have heard . 'Chuck a shrimp on the barbie - SAID NO AUSSIE EVER!,' Symoneinoz wrote. However her argument was ironically nullified as far more ridiculous and commonly used phrases surfaced. These included the over-used 'chuck a u'ey' (perform a u-turn) and 'I went on a Maccas run in my tracky-dacks' (I went to McDonald's in my tracksuit pants). Social media users also paid tribute to the more confusing and vague terms: 'have a good one', 'she'll be right' and 'yeh, but nah'. Translation: I understand what you are saying, but I don't agree . Social media users also paid tribute to some of the more confusing and vague terms . Translation: my foot is injured . Translation: very dry or thirsty . Translation: an unattractive face . Translation: It will be OK .

Summary: Hundreds of Twitter users shared their favourite Australian slang and phrases on Monday under hashtag #Aussiesayings . Trended for over 10 hours with phrases like 'carrying on like a pork chop' Others sayings were more contemporary such as 'maccas run'


Whem he hosted University Challenge, his catchphrase was ‘Your starter for ten’. But the stakes have suddenly become higher for Bamber Gascoigne – after he unexpectedly inherited an historic mansion from an elderly aunt. He was stunned to be left 50-bedroom West Horsley Place in Surrey by the Duchess of Roxburghe, one-time society beauty and a goddaughter of George V’s wife Queen Mary. Bamber Gascoigne, seen in a library at West Horsely house, has embarked on a mission to save the crumbling estate, which could be worth £10million once the restoration has been completed . The Duchess – Lady Mary Evelyn Hungerford Crewe-Milnes – was also Mr Gascoigne’s godmother and had no children of her own. She died last year aged 99. The grand country house dates from the 11th century, although most of it was built between the 15th and 18th centuries. It had many visits from royalty, including one by Henry VIII, during which he enjoyed a 35-course lunch. Later, it was occupied by Carew Raleigh, son of Sir Walter Raleigh. Legend has it that he carried Sir Walter’s embalmed head in a bag at the house after Sir Walter was beheaded. Mr Gascoigne, 80, who presented University Challenge for 25 years until 1987, had no idea he was to inherit the Grade I listed pile, until a solicitor contacted him. Home: The former University Challenge host has inherited West Horsley Place near Leatherhead in Surrey . The 50-room house was left to Gascoigne by his aunt and godmother, the Duchess of Roxburghe (pictured), who was one of the train-bearers for Queen Elizabeth at the 1937 Coronation of King George VI . Bamber Gascoigne, pictured with his wife Christina, has ‘accidentally’ inherited an historic stately home . His aunt had apparently expected him to sell it because of the costly restoration work it needed. But the broadcaster and his wife Christina have embarked on a mission to save the crumbling estate. The house could be worth £10million once the restoration has been completed. They plan to finance the work by selling an estimated £2.2million of jewels, paintings, furniture and artefacts, which they found in the house. The 700 lots will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in May. Mr Gascoigne is committed to ensuring his aunt’s house ‘continues to stand as a monument of its remarkable past’, and hopes eventually to open it to the public. ‘It was completely unexpected by me that I would be heir to her estate,’ he told The Sunday Telegraph. ‘She had expressed that, given the work required to restore the house, she expected I would sell it. ‘But it’s such an incredible place and we knew it well, so the idea of immediately selling it seemed not only amazingly foolish but also missing the fun that was involved.’

Summary: Bamber Gascoigne, 80, has been left a 50-room stately home by his aunt . Ex-University Challenge host says he inherited the property 'by accident' West Horsley Place near Leatherhead in Surrey could be worth £10million . Property has its roots in 11th century and has been visited by royalty .


He has long been a familiar face trackside on the Formula One circuit, sharing the triumphs and disappointments of his two times world champion brother. But it seems the real star of the Hamilton family is Lewis's lesser known sibling, Nicolas. The 22-year-old, who has a form of cerebral palsy, will make his debut in the British Touring Car Championship in June - making him the first ever disabled driver to compete in the series. Scroll down for video . Nicolas Hamilton, the younger brother of Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, is to compete in this season's British Touring Car Championship . Nicolas (pictured at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix) has long been a familiar face on the Formula 1 circuit, sharing his two-time world champion brother's triumphs and disappointments . Nicolas Hamilton, pictured with his older brother Lewis at the Indian Grand Prix in 2013. The 22-year-old, who has a form of cerebral palsy, will make his debut in the British Touring Car Championship in June - making him the first ever disabled driver to compete in the series . Hamilton suffers from spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, which affects the nerves and fibres controlling his legs, arms and hands, causing difficulty walking and pain. At times he needs a wheelchair. But he is set to take part in five of the 10 rounds at Croft, Snetterton, Rockingham, Silverstone and the final meeting of the championship at Brands Hatch. 'Whilst I'm aiming to improve as a driver, I'm also hoping to inspire others to strive for their own personal goals, whatever their situation in life,' said Hamilton. 'Anyone can exceed expectations in one way or another and I hope to prove that when I race alongside, not just able-bodied drivers, but the best Touring Car drivers in the UK.' Nicolas and his brother Lewis have a close relationship and both men were encouraged in their passion for the sport as children by their father, Anthony. Nicolas was trackside for both his elder brother's Formula One world championship triumphs in Brazil in 2008 and last year in Abu Dhabi. Nicolas Hamilton and his brother Lewis at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Nicolas suffers from spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, which affects the nerves and fibres controlling his legs, arms and hands . Lewis Hamilton celebrates his maiden F1 championship with Nicolas and dad Anthony in 2008 . And when he himself made his racing debut in 2011, as he took his place on the grid at Brands Hatch, he was watched proudly by Lewis who had made a 13,000 mile round trip from preparations for the Malaysian Grand Prix to support his younger brother. At the time he said: 'Lewis is seven years older and had competed in the UK Karting Championship since he was eight. 'From the time I was born, my parents took me every weekend with them to watch him race around the UK and Europe.' 'I became a real racing nerd - I knew all the drivers and talked about karting all

Summary: Nicolas Hamilton lives with the neurological condition cerebral palsy . Will take part in five of the 10 British Touring Car championship rounds . His inclusion will make him first ever disabled driver to compete in series .


Ed Miliband’s flagship plan to cut university tuition fees to £6,000 will not help bright youngsters from poor homes, Britain’s biggest anti-poverty group warned last night. In a scathing assessment, the left-leaning Joseph Rowntree Foundation said the Labour leader’s vow to bring down fees from £9,000 ‘sounds progressive… but sadly it isn’t’. The charity said there were ‘better ways’ to use the £3billion-a-year cost of the policy to help the poor, such as increasing spending on sixth-form colleges in poorer areas. Coming under fire from left: The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has criticised Ed Miliband’s flagship plan to cut university tuition fees to £6,000 . It also pointed out that because low-paid graduates eventually have their fees written off, the policy would ‘mainly benefit mid to high-earning graduates who’d otherwise have been repaying all or most of their loans’. Also, there was ‘no evidence’ the rise in fees under the Coalition had hit the level of applications from poorer students, said the foundation, which added: ‘Even if poorer students are put off, there is no evidence that these students would be much less deterred by fees of £6,000 than £9,000. ‘The biggest factor preventing young people from poorer backgrounds from going to university is that the majority do not get good enough results at school to even attempt it.’ Launching the policy last week, Mr Miliband said he was determined to keep the pledge he first made in 2011. The Tories have opened a three point lead over Labour in a poll. They are up to 34 per cent with Labour on 31 in the survey from former Tory deputy chairman Lord Ashcroft. Last week’s Ashcroft poll had Labour in the lead. The new poll shows 42 per cent of voters believe Britain would be burdened with more debt under a Labour government. For the Tories it is 11 per cent. Labour is well ahead on improving the NHS. He insisted poorer students would benefit, adding: ‘The scourge of debt from tuition fees is not only holding back our young people, it is a burden on our country.’ But the proposal has been condemned as ‘financially illiterate’ by experts. University vice-chancellors are sceptical that a Labour government would make up the shortfall in fees. And many in Mr Miliband’s inner circle fear his plan for a £3billion-a-year raid on the pensions of the better-off to fund his eye-catching initiative will cost the party votes. Former Labour leadership contender Diane Abbott told LBC radio yesterday: ‘I think it’s generally understood that Ed was the person in his shadow cabinet who felt most strongly about doing something on tuition fees.’ At a People’s Question Time event in Brighton yesterday, Mr Miliband was accused of ‘electioneering’ by a member of the public, who identified herself only as Francesca. Launching the policy last week, Mr Miliband said he was determined to keep the pledge he first made in 2011 . She told him: ‘I would like to know why you are cutting the tuition fees in the light that a record number of students from poorer backgrounds

Summary: Joseph Rowntree Foundation say Mr Miliband's plan to cut fees won't work . Charity said there were ‘better ways’ to use £3billion-a-year cost of policy . Pointed out change would mainly benefit mid to high-earning graduates .


Almost 50 years ago, Nasa launched two men into space in the same spacecraft for the first time - a milestone for US human spaceflight. But the groundbreaking mission isn’t necessarily remembered for this feat. Two hours into the mission, one of the pilots pulled out a contraband corned beef sandwich which sparked a controversial incident that was debated all the way to Congress. The Gemini 3 mission of 23 March 1965, America's first two-man spaceflight, was shrouded in controversy when astronaut John Young snuck a corned beef sandwich on board. The sandwich is shown here embedded in acrylic and is exhibited at the Grissom Memorial Museum in Mitchell, Indiana . The incident was explained by Robert Pearlman at Collectspace, . On spaceflight missions, the items astronauts are allowed to take with them are extremely restricted. And in the Sixties, at the dawn of the space age, restrictions were more enforced than ever as Nasa wanted to ensure each risky mission passed without a hitch. The Gemini programme was designed to develop and test capabilities that would ultimately land humans on the moon in the Apollo missions. The first crewed Gemini flight, Gemini 3, lifted off Launch Pad 19 at Cape Canaveral in Florida on March 23, 1965. The spacecraft, nicknamed Molly Brown, carried astronauts Virgil I. 'Gus' Grissom, command pilot, and John W. Young, pilot, on three orbits of Earth. Nasa's two-man Gemini spaceflights demonstrated that astronauts could change their capsule's orbit, remain in space for at least two weeks and work outside their spacecraft. They also pioneered rendezvous and docking with other spacecraft. All were essential skills to land on the moon and return safely to Earth. Gemini 3's primary goal was to test the new, manoeuverable Gemini spacecraft. In space, the crew members fired thrusters to change the shape of their orbit, shift their orbital plane slightly, and drop to a lower altitude. This paved the way to the manoeuvres needed for the success of the Apollo missions. So when astronaut John Young pulled out a sandwich from his spacesuit, two hours after launching from Cape Canaveral in Florida, mission controllers were understandably perturbed. ‘Where did that come from?’ co-astronaut Gus Grissom asked Young when he produced the previously hidden item, in a bizarre exchange you can read in Nasa’s transcript of the mission. ‘I brought it with me. Let’s see how it tastes. Smells, doesn’t it?’ Young replied. He had been given the contrabrand from fellow astronaut Wally Schirra, who was known for his pranks within the agency. But the stunt, although amusing, could have had serious consequences. Space food was typically prepared in liquid or cube form to prevent crumbs spilling out and potentially getting stuck in a key piece of equipment. The sandwich though, having not been vetted for launch, quickly began to break apart, which would later earn the astronauts a severe reprimand. ‘It’s breaking up. I’m going to stick it in my pocket,’ said Grissom. ‘Is it? It was a thought, anyway,’ replied Young. ‘Not a very good one,’ said Grissom. The rest of

Summary: The Gemini 3 mission launched from Florida on 23 March 1965 . On board it had astronauts - Gus Grissom and John Young . It was the first two-man mission for America's space programme . But it was shrouded in controversy when Young sneaked food on board . He hid a corned beef sandwich in his spacesuit and took it out in orbit . Mission control feared the crumbs could damage spacecraft systems . Both astronauts were severely reprimanded in US Congress .


It's not time to play the music. For Lewis Hamilton has said the building of his ‘brand’ after Formula One — possibly in a recording studio — must not cloud his determination to win a third world championship. Hamilton has been a regular at showbusiness events in the close season, but now his red private jet has touched down in Melbourne and his focus has switched to the defence of his title in the opening race of the campaign. Nonetheless, his life is something of a juggling act. Yes, winning races is by far the most important thing, yet he has engaged transatlantic PR and talent agencies to polish his image after a split from Simon Fuller, who shaped ‘Brand Beckham’. Lewis Hamilton wants to replicate the scenes that followed after his second world championship title . Hamilton (left) has been pictured alongside Kanye West and Kim Kardashian since his triumph . Hamilton is adamant his growing profile will not distract him from matters on the racing track . Hamilton has never hidden his passion for music, posting Instagram snaps playing guitar . Is that ‘brand’ something Hamilton wants to replicate? ‘At the moment, it’s winning championships that counts,’ he said. ‘I don’t wish to stop racing but I’m conscious I’m halfway through my career, or maybe gone past halfway, and that the next six, seven or however many years I get will come and go. Whatever steps I take now will determine what I do after. ‘I don’t want to be a commentator, although I think I’d be OK at it because I obviously know a lot about the sport, but there are other things I would like to try. So it’s exploring those and building a foundation.’ Does that mean music? ‘I’m continuing to plod along and enjoy my music when I get time,’ said Hamilton. ‘But I haven’t been in the studio since January, and just for a couple of days. That’s the least music I’ve done during a winter for some time. ‘Music is more of my life than people are aware of. When you’re doing music you have a choice of how much you want to show and how vulnerable you want to be. I approach it just as a hobby, something I enjoy. It’s therapeutic. ‘I like to have feedback from people who are experienced. I’ve never been tempted to release anything but I’ve not had the worst of comments about my songs, either.’ Hamilton has spoken about several post-career avenues, including an acting role in Hollywood. He rules out very little. Hamilton admits that he wants to explore his creative side when he is away from Formula One . Hamilton (right) presented an honour at the Brit awards alongside Ellie Goulding . Hamilton described his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg as 'an honourable, respectful man' ‘Growing up, I was restricted in knowing, learning and being made aware of my creative side,’ he said of a young lifetime spent going from kart track to kart track under the eyes of his controlling father, Anthony, and the strict

Summary: Lewis Hamilton admits he likes to explore his creative talents away from F1 . The world champion has been seen at a number of showbiz events lately . But the Mercedes driver is desperate to defend his title this season .


It has been branded as ingenious by some and is expected to be snapped up by technology fans when it is released next month. But skeptical social media users have taken the opportunity to mock the launch of Apple's new Watch with a selection of memes. Following the announcement of the device's details by the company today, a collection of photos depicting homemade Apple Watches slowly started to appear. They included: people attaching iPhones to their wrists with elastic bands; using watchstraps and an iPod Nano to create a lookalike; and some simply stuck a piece of fruit to their hand. Scroll down for video . This social media user took the opportunity to mock Apple's latest release by attaching the fruit to his wrist . One person took aim at what they believe the battery life on the device may be. It is claimed it will have power for up to 18 hours . Kevin Rose adapted the 1997 Apple advert featuring the Dalai Lama to have him wearing the new watch . This user simply stuck a number of appliances - including a calculator, a phone, scisssors and a GameBoy - to their wrist to display the gadget's versatility . Dan Sinker mocked the $10,000 top price tag of the gadget, branding it the 'Class War' edition . This man shunned sticky tape and instead balanced the apple on his watch . Others used the opportunity to share their fears the battery life will be low while others tried to depict its similarity to other devices. One, however, simply stuck a number of appliances - including a calculator, a phone, scisssors and a GameBoy - to their wrist to display the gadget's versatility. Since its unveiling in September the Watch has been shrouded in mystery, with Apple's boss Tim Cook teasing features at every available opportunity. However the features were fully released during a launch event in San Francisco on Monday. The CEO added that with typical use the battery life is likely to be 18 hours. What 'typical' use entails remains unknown. This Twitter user sparked fears the versatile watch could be taken too far in some instances . Erin Gloria Ryan threatened to rob someone if they were wearing the $10,000 Apple watch . This man suggested that whatever Tim Cook said in his presentation, the Watch would fly off of the shelves regardless of the criticism . Owen Good referenced his grandfather in a tweet, saying he wore it every day of his life for 15.5 months . An Apple sticker is placed over this watch in a bid to make it look like a so-called Apple watch . One skeptic used crossed pieces of string to keep the iPhone safely on his wrist . Prices for the Sport model start at $349 in the US and £299 in the UK, while the stainless steel Watch starts at $549 (£479) and the Edition costs from a staggering $10,000 (£8,000). The most expensive model in the US will cost $17,000 (£11,200). Mr Cook said at the event at

Summary: Social media users stuck apples and iPhones to their wrists in images . Others attached existent Apple products to their hand to depict similarity . Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the details of the product on Monday .


Prince Charles received a prestigious conservation award at a gala dinner in Washington, DC, last night as he and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, continued their U.S. tour. Camilla, wearing an opulent pearl necklace, and the Prince of Wales were guests of honor at the International Conservation Caucus Foundation Gala at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium. Earlier in the day Prince Charles had tried a piece of cake at an adult education project in Washington DC. 'A bit of orange in it. Makes a whole difference,' he said. Scroll down for video . Proving he can't resist anything except temptation, Prince Charles tries a piece of cake at an adult education project . Camilla wore an opulent pearl necklace and listened intently as Charles gave his own pearls of wisdom from the stage at the International Conservation Caucus Foundation Gala . Prince Charles was presented with the ICCF's Teddy Roosevelt International Conservation Award at the gala dinner at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium . After being presented with the award Prince Charles gave a speech at the event which is billed as one of the most important gatherings of the conservation community . Camilla listened attentively as Charles addressed guests on their last night in the U.S. At the gala dinner Prince Charles was awarded the ICCF Teddy Roosevelt Award for Exceptional Leadership in Conservation before offering his own pearls of wisdom from the stage. The gala is billed as the most important annual conservation gathering of U.S. members of Congress, foreign heads of state, ambassadors, corporate executives, conservation legends, celebrities, and NGO and civil society leaders to celebrate conservation successes. Addressing the gala dinner, Charles praised the United States for its long term commitment to the environment, citing President Franklin Roosevelt who sought to protect the nation's wildlife and open spaces. He said: 'The world has looked to the United States for leadership in so many challenging circumstances in the past. 'However, today we are faced by truly exceptional challenges and threats - a veritable "perfect storm" which, if not met by strong, decisive and far-sighted leadership, could overwhelm our capacity to rectify the damage and thereby destroy our grandchildren's future inheritance.' He listed his areas of concern from the continuing destruction of rainforests, to the threat to endangered animals like rhinos, elephants and tigers and the need for sustainable cities. Prince Charkes gives a speech at an Exceptional Leadership in Conservation Reception at Andrew Mellon Hall in Washington, DC, on the third day of a visit to the United States . The Prince of Wales spoke after being presented with the International Conservation Caucus Foundation Teddy Roosevelt Award for Exceptional Leadership in Conservation . The Prince is presented with an award for his work as an environment leader for more than 40 years . Prince Charles accepts the award for his 'extraordinary' conservation leadership on a four-day visit to the US . The prince told the invited guests: 'I repeatedly hear it said - as I am sure you do - that looking after nature is too costly; a barrier to growth and

Summary: Charles was awarded the Teddy Roosevelt Award for Exceptional Leadership in Conservation at a gala dinner last night in Washington, DC . Camilla wore a stunning pearl necklace on the final night of their U.S. tour . Earlier yesterday the pair met with President Obama in the Oval Office . Prince Charles last visited the U.S. in 2011 . Obama is the sixth American president to entertain the Royal, who has visited the U.S. on 23 separate occasions, during his royal career . Today they head to Louisville, Kentucky, where they will see cultural, health and environmental initiatives in the city .


A former soldier who claimed to have fought off a Vietnamese gang, like karate super-hero Bruce Lee, has failed to win his claim for post-traumatic stress disorder after a judge ruled that his tales were 'totally incredulous'. The Administrative Appeals Tribunal were told of the night Norman Olsen had been at a bar in Hong Kong, when he became involved in a fight with a gang of 12 armed with weapons in the 1970s. The Queenslander said he was able to take on each of the 'crazed lunatics... screaming and yelling' at him as they came with batons that had spiked two-inch balls attached to the ends. He detailed how he was able to escape with an injury to his elbow. Mr Olsen argued that such events left him with post-traumatic stress disorder and took the matter to the AAT for an appeal after it was initially rejected. Norman Olsen, a former soldier, who claimed to have fought off a dozen attackers like karate super-hero Bruce Lee (pictured) has failed to win his claim for post-traumatic stress disorder, after a judge ruled that his tales were 'totally incredulous' 'In relation to the Hong Kong Bar incident, The account Mr Olsen gave conjured up images of a scene out of a Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee (pictured) movie, Mr Olsen playing the role of the super hero,' tribunal member Marella Denovan said on March 4 . Tribunal member Marella Denovan was not reasonably satisfied and consequently knocked back with Mr Olsen's claims on March 4. 'In relation to the Hong Kong Bar incident, the account Mr Olsen gave conjured up images of a scene out of a Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee movie, Mr Olsen playing the role of the super hero,' Dr Denovan said. 'It is totally incredulous.' A number of psychiatrists gave evidence, as Dr Denovan concluded Dr Bradley Ng's to be the most reliable. Dr Ng questioned the legitimacy of the accounts of events provided by Mr Olsen, saying that the former soldier talks quite boastfully about punching and assaulting people while claiming to have been in fear in Vietnam. Dr Ng further opined that there is a high chance that Mr Olsen has an antisocial personality disorder, saying he 'fails to conform to social norms at times, and has gross impulsivity and marked irritability and aggressiveness'. The psychiatrist then stated that 'people with antisocial personality disorder tend to deceive and distort accounts'. Dr Denovan said there were inconsistencies and inaccuracies in Mr Olsen's claims, which the digger acknowledged and attributed his earlier accounts of the incidents to his illness. But Dr Denovan handed down the decision that Mr Olsen was 'an unreliable witness'. 'I have concluded that Mr Olsen has a sincere belief that his psychiatric illness/s are due to his experiences in Vietnam, however he is an unreliable witness, and he was not exposed to the events the diagnosis of PTSD relies upon,' Dr Denovan said. 'I therefore find that on balance, Mr Olsen suffers from generalised anxiety disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and alcohol misuse.'

Summary: Norman Olsen detailed the night he been at a bar in Hong Kong in the 1970s . The digger claims a gang of Vietnamese armed with weapons attacked him in the 1970s . The Administrative Appeals Tribunal were told how Mr Olsen fought off the gang and escaped with an injury to his elbow . One psychiatrist questioned the legitimacy of the accounts of events provided by Mr Olsen . Mr Olsen argued that such events left him with post-traumatic stress disorder and took the matter to the AAT . Tribunal member Marella Denovans was not reasonably satisfied with Mr Olsen's claims and rejected his appeal on March 4 .


A 20-year-old woman has been missing from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania for three days, after her car allegedly broke down on the side of the road. Deirdre Magolon was last seen leaving her Royersford home around 6:40 and 7pm on Friday. At 11:30pm that same night, authorities found Magolon's 2005 black Mazda 'abandoned and unoccupied on eastbound Route 422 near King of Prussia - about a 20 minute drive from her home. Without a trace: Deirdre Magolon has been missing from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania for the last three days . Family members believe her car broke down, and says she didn't have a phone on her at the time. Magolon hasn't been seen since, Upper Providence Township police say. She has been described as 5-foot-5, with blonde hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a gray furry hooded jacket. Anyone with information is being asked to call 610-933-7899 or 484-391-2336. Tips can also be emailed to 015bec@uprov-montoco.org. Tipsters can refer to incident report number 68-15-02046 when referring to Magolon.

Summary: Deirdre Magolon was last seen leaving her home in Royersford, Pennsylvania Friday evening . Her abandoned car was found near King of Prussia, about a 20 minute drive away .


Many consumers buy 'green' or organic household products in the belief they are safer and kinder to the environment. But many of these products also contain cancer-causing chemicals, a new study has warned. Australian researchers found that common products marketed as ‘green’, ‘all-natural’, ‘non-toxic’ and ‘organic’ emit compounds that could harm health and air quality. At this time, consumer products sold in Australia, the US and around the world are not required to list all ingredients, or any ingredients in a chemical mixture called 'fragrance'. This means consumers cannot check what the item contains and whether it is potentially dangerous. Household items marketed as 'green', 'organic', 'all-natural’ and ‘non-toxic’ could still emit compounds that damage health, a study has warned . The researchers analysed 37 different products, such as air fresheners, cleaning products, laundry supplies and personal care products found all over the world, including those that claimed to be ‘green’ or ‘organic’. Then, they investigated the number of volatile organic compounds (VOC) the products emitted. VOCs are a large group of carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate and get into the air at room temperature. They can cause short term health effects including irritating the throat and mouth, causing dizziness and can make conditions like asthma worse. In the long term, exposure to these compounds has been linked with an increased risk of cancer, liver damage, kidney damage and damage to the nervous system. The reseachers found 156 different VOCs emitted from the products, with an average of 15 VOCs per product. Of these 156 VOCs, 42 are classified as toxic or hazardous under US federal laws, and each product emitted at least one of these chemicals. They found the cancer-causing pollutants were found in many of the fragranced ‘green’ products . And they were just as damaging as those from regular chemical products that aren't marketed as organic, researchers said. The most common chemicals in fragranced products were terpenes, which were not in fragrance-free versions. Researchers analysed 37 household products and found they all emitted volatile organic compounds (pictured). These are chemicals that get into the air easily and have been linked with cancer and liver damage . Terpenes react very quickly with ozone (a pale blue gas found in the air) to generate pollutants such as formaldehyde and ultrafine particles, the researchers said. The researchers also warned that fewer than three per cent were disclosed product labels or product information. Lead author Professor Anne Steinman, of Melbourne School of Engineering, said this means the public is unable to check which chemicals their household products contain. She said: 'The paradox is that most of our exposure to air pollutants occurs indoors and a primary source is consumer products. ‘But the public lacks full and accurate information on the ingredients in these products. ‘Our indoor air environments are essentially unregulated and unmonitored. ‘Given the lack of information, consumers may choose products with claims such as green, natural, or organic, but those claims are largely untested.’

Summary: Experts analysed 37 household products including those billed as 'green' Found 156 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from items . These are cancer-causing chemicals that can be inhaled by humans . Experts warned fragranced green products often contained VOCs . Currently companies do not have to list ingredients in 'fragrance'


Andre Schurrle showed he was a man of many talents after deciding to take the plunge and have a go at bobsleighing at the Winterberg track. The former Chelsea man completed a move to Wolfsburg in January and appears to be enjoying his time back in his native Germany. The 24-year-old took to Instagram having just completed a run down the intimidating icy track. Andre Schurrle posted on his Instagram page after spending the day at the Winterburg track . He said: 'Awesome experience here in Winterburg.' Schurrle's new side are currently second and 11 points behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, with Champions League qualification looking more and more likely. The £24million man never quite made the grade in England but appears be flourishing back in Germany alongside another former Chelsea player Kevin de Bruyne. The former Chelsea player (left) has made a bright start to life at Wolfsburg as they chase Bayern Munich . Schurrle could face Chelsea next season with both teams likely to qualify for the Champions League .

Summary: Andre Schurrle attempted to bobsleigh at the Winterberg track . The former Chelsea man posted the photo on his Instagram page . Schurrle moved to Wolfsburg from the Premier League leaders in January .


A man in California has proposed to his girlfriend with the help of a drone. Kevin Dilliard, 27, took Courtney Weigand, 25, to Sunset Cliffs in San Diego on Friday afternoon because he said he wanted to show her his drone in action. Standing on the cliffs at about 3:30 p.m. he handed his now-fianceé first-person view goggles to see what his GoPro camera - attached to a quadcopter drone - was filming some 150 feet above the beach. Scroll down for video . When Courtney put on the goggles, the drone was hovering over boyfriend Kevin's proposal which he had written in the sand. It read: 'Court will you marry me?' Kevin Dilliard, 27, took Courtney Weigand, 25, to Sunset Cliffs in San Diego on Friday afternoon and surprised her with his proposal written . When she put on the goggles, the drone was hovering over Kevin's proposal which he had written in the sand. It read: 'Court will you marry me?' When Courtney took off the goggles Kevin – her boyfriend of seven years - had dropped to one knee and was holding an engagement ring. Courtney said yes and a relieved Kevin says the elaborate proposal was well worth the two weeks he spent organizing it, reports FOX5. Courtney took off the goggles and Kevin – her boyfriend of seven years - had dropped to one knee while holding an engagement ring . Courtney said yes and a relieved Kevin says the elaborate proposal was well worth the two weeks he spent organizing it .

Summary: Kevin Dilliard, 27, took Courtney Weigand, 25, to Sunset Cliffs in San Diego on Friday afternoon and surprised her with his proposal written . He handed her his first-person view goggles to see what his GoPro camera - attached to a quadcopter drone - was filming some 150 feet above the beach . When she put on the goggles, the drone was hovering over Kevin's proposal which he had written in the sand. It read: 'Court will you marry me?' Courtney took off the goggles and Kevin – her boyfriend of seven years - had dropped to one knee while holding an engagement ring .


Darren Fletcher revealed the prospect of captaining Scotland to victory again got him through some 'tough times'. The midfielder fought back after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis four years ago but after a lengthy lay-off struggled to keep his place in the national team and at Manchester United. However, the 31-year-old is enjoying a new lease of life at West Brom after joining the Baggies in the winter transfer window and Gordon Strachan asked him to lead out the Scots in Wednesday night's 1-0 friendly win over Northern Ireland at Hampden Park, as recent skipper Scott Brown was rested. Darren Fletcher brings the ball under control during Scotland's 1-0 win over Northern Ireland . 'It was great to be back,' said Fletcher. 'You are representing your country, you are captain, you win a game at home against Northern Ireland, it is things you thought about doing when you were going through tough times. 'It was a while since I played at Hampden, I was thinking that driving in. But I really enjoyed it and the pitch was really good as well. 'Scott wasn't starting so it was my turn to step up and be captain. I have said before, I am what I am now on and captain or not, I am going to be exactly the same. 'We have a lot of leaders in that dressing room which is important. 'There is competition for places which is great. It means I have to step up my performance when I play. 'It is great for the manager and great for the squad that we are all pushing each other and performing well. Fletcher wins a challenge against former Manchester United team-mate Jonny Evans . 'I feel great. I feel stronger with every 90 minutes and I am seeing improvement all the time so hopefully there is more to come as well.' The match served as a warm-up for Scotland's Euro 2016 qualifier against Group D minnows Gibraltar at the national stadium on Sunday and it took a late Christophe Berra header to separate the teams. The Scots are all but certain to move on to 10 points after five fixtures against UEFA's newest member but Fletcher is too long in the tooth to go overboard about qualification hopes. Since making his debut under Berti Vogts in a friendly against Norway in 2003, Scotland have failed six times to qualify for a major finals. He said: 'We have great confidence in ourselves and in the group but I have been in this position before with Scotland and we have not managed to see it over the line. 'Everything we have done up until now has been great but the hard work is still to come. Fletcher was thrilled to be back captaining his country after a long absence . 'You have to keep reiterating that. We have an important match on Sunday. 'Win that and that takes us into the qualifier in June (away to Republic of Ireland) which is going to be an important game but there is still a lot of

Summary: Scotland beat Northern Ireland 1-0 at Hampden Park on Wednesday night . West Brom midfielder Darren Fletcher captained the side . Illness and a loss of form had seen Scott Brown take over captaincy .


Lawyer Yvonne Painter has been jailed for pocketing £50,000 of her clients' cash including £10,000 intended for a hospice to fund a holiday . A lawyer has been jailed for pocketing £50,000 of her clients' cash - including £10,000 intended for a hospice - to fund a luxury ski trip to France. Yvonne Painter, 47, was a partner at a law firm in Leominster, Herefordshire, when she used an account she was expected to safeguard to steal more than £49,060. She used £10,000 destined for St Michael's Hospice in Hereford to take her family on a three-week skiing holiday, Worcester Crown Court heard. Painter has been jailed for two years after pleading guilty to a charge of dishonestly making false representation to make gain for herself or to cause loss to others. The company had an office account and a client account and there were clear rules stating that solicitors should only use the company's account. But between October 2010 and December 2012, a total of 14 cheques ranging from between £600 and £10,060 were paid out from the client account by Painter. The money belonged to individuals for whom Caldicott Gallimore Solicitors was acting as executor of wills, the court heard today. Painter, from Stoke Prior, Worcestershire, then paid the money into either her account or one belonging to her husband, the court heard. In December 2012, a cheque for £10,060, intended for St Michael's Hospice in Hereford, was put into her own bank account. It was paid in at a time when the office was officially closed for Christmas and Painter subsequently went on a skiing holiday for most of January with her family. Judge Richard Rundell said: 'We live in an age when people question authority and others in positions of authority but thankfully most people consider that solicitors are honest. 'Most people consult solicitors, being quite sure that whatever else might happen their solicitor will behave honestly and properly. 'You failed in that respect and failed quite badly. 'Over the space of over two years you took from this relatively small practice £50,000. 'That was the most severe and gross breach of trust on the part of anyone who was then entitled to call themselves, and should have been proud to call themselves, a solicitor. 'It's difficult to imagine a more serious breach of trust.' Prosecutor Michael Conry said the offences came to light when the office manager, Sue Smith, became concerned about the cheques and contacted the firm's partner, Emily Gourley. She used £10,000 destined for St Michael's Hospice in Hereford (pictured) to take her family on a three-week skiing holiday to France . The Solicitors Regulation Authority was then notified and when police became involved, Painter initially said she was trying to help the business. But at a second interview she accepted she had altered paperwork to conceal her actions. The court heard that she had said she would repay her money and accepted she had used the money for her own purposes. Mark Lister, defending, said Painter became a solicitor in 2009 and had now

Summary: Lawyer Yvonne Painter, 47, has been jailed for two years for fraud . She stole £50,000 of her clients' cash including £10,000 meant for a hospice . Painter then used some of this money to fund a luxury ski trip to France . She was a partner at Caldicott Gallimore Solicitors in Herefordshire . Some 14 cheques of between £600 and £10,060 were paid into her account .


John Prescott was accused of being an 'apologist for terrorism' after saying Britain was to blame for the radicalisation of Muslim teenagers . Ed Miliband was tonight facing growing calls to condemn the Labour peer John Prescott of claims Britain is to blame for radicalising young Muslims into joining ISIS. The former deputy prime minister said the country should 'face up to the fact' that it had somehow pushed already devout youngsters into the throngs of extremism. He added if he was a young Muslim in Britain today, he too 'could be radicalised' because of 'injustice' in Gaza and US drone strikes in Syria. His comments were met with fury by MPs today. Home Affairs Select Committee member Michael Ellis said the Labour leadership needed to criticise the remarks immediately. Former minister Tim Loughton said Mr Prescott was playing into the hands of ISIS and ‘acting as an apologist for terror’. Fellow Conservative MP Conor Burns said Mr Prescott's view was 'half-baked, ill thought-out and sensationalist'. In his weekly column for the Sunday Mirror, Lord Prescott, who last week said Tony Blair's 'bloody crusades' in Iraq had contributed to terrorism, said: 'Isn't it time we faced up to the fact we've played a huge part in making them want to leave Britain and take up arms in a foreign land?' He was referring to a handful of youngsters to have fled the country to join ISIS extremists abroad. Last week three teenage boys were stopped trying to enter the country at the Turkish border. A High Court judge banned another group of youngsters from travelling overseas amid fears they were planning to wage jihad. Rather than blame 'Trojan horse schools', at which he claimed there was 'no proof' of radicalisation, Lord Prescott said of the impressionable teens: 'It wasn't just JIhadi John who radicalised them.' 'If I was a young Muslim watching the social injustice in Gaza where 2,000 people died in a matter of weeks from Israeli bombings, the displacement of millions of people in Syria and the U.S. using drone missiles.... I'm sure I could be radicalised too.' Mr Ellis, a long-standing member of the respected Home Affairs Select Committee, told MailOnline: . ‘We must stand up for our values and defeat extremism – not by apologising but by challenging ideologies which seek to destroy peace and co-operation. ‘John Prescott should focus on that an Ed Miliband should immediately condone these remarks and be clear that these views cannot be justified.’ Mr Loughton said the remarks as ‘extremely dangerous’, adding: ‘John Prescott now appears to be acting as an apologist for terror. ‘I hope Ed Miliband will distance himself from this comments at a time when we need to do everything possible to dissuade young Muslims listening to the poisoned voices of those who try to glamourise a case which characterises itself by murderous barbarism. ‘John Prescott only helps to play into the hands of those who wish to destroy our society and everything that we hold dear.’ Asim Qureshi of campaign group Cage said the masked executioner Mohammed Emwazi,

Summary: Former deputy prime minister said Britain had to answer for runaways . He claimed the UK was as much to blame as extremists for radicalisation . Lord Prescott was described as 'apologist for terrorism' by MPs . Ed Miliband was tonight facing calls to distance himself from the claim .


It's a mother's job to make sure her children learn how to fend for themselves. And it's no different on the African plains as incredible new images have captured the moment a lioness teaches her cubs how to kill a wildebeest. At first the young cats seem nervous and reluctant to take down the animal in order to eat. The images show a reluctant and nervous looking lion cub being taught to hunt wildebeest by his mother on the African plain in Kenya . Even though her cubs look nervous, the mother is insistent that they must learn to hunt and tries to grab the attention of the wildebeest . After grabbing the animal's attention, it is then down to the two young cubs to take over as they begin to chase the defenceless animal . But the devoted mother is insistent that her cubs must learn how to hunt and approaches the prey to grab its attention. As she walks away, her two cubs then attack the defenceless wildebeest from behind. Initially, the horned animal manages to keep the three predators at bay, but after a couple of minutes the wildebeest is overpowered and the cubs catch their first prey. The amazing images were captured by photographer Mark Dumbleton in Kenya's Masai Mara National Park. At first the wildebeest appears to be holding its own and looks as though he might escape from the clutches of the lioness and her young . But he eventually becomes overpowered by the three big cats who jump on his back and attempted to drag the wildebeest to the ground . The stunning pictures taken in Kenya were snapped by photographer Mark Dumbleton, who said the whole experience just lasted minutes . Mr Dumbleton from Johannesburg, South Africa said: 'It was amazing to watch a mother training her children for when they have to leave the pride. 'I couldn't believe the animal instinct they had. 'The lioness was roaring at them, but they knew exactly how to take down such a large animal. 'The whole experience only lasted a couple of minutes. 'As soon as the wildebeest was separated from the herd, it was easy for the lions to take it down.' Mr Dumbleton has only been taking pictures since 2007, but now travels around Africa snapping the landscape and wildlife. Mr Dumbleton said: 'I couldn't believe the animal instinct they had. The lioness was roaring at them, but they knew exactly how to take down such a large animal. The lions finally get their prey and the wildebeest is dragged to the floor after being given a lesson in hunting by the lioness . He added: 'The awe-inspiring wilderness of Africa is motivating, it's captured my attention. 'It's really inspiring and as the saying goes, Africa truly runs through my blood. 'I photograph nature in its purest form because I love it, and I love to share my work with people who appreciate it.'

Summary: The lioness was out on the African plain in Kenya with her two cubs teaching them how to fend for themselves . They come across a wildebeest, but the reluctant cubs seem too nervous to attack the animal as their prey . But the mother insist her cubs must learn and grabs the wildebeest's attention so they can approach from behind . Stunning images snapped by photographer Mark Dumbleton who says the lions eventually easily took down the wildebeest .


Behind bars: Peter Mills was sentenced to 21 months for stealing £20,000 by hiding £50 notes in chocolate bar wrappers . A greedy thief used empty KitKat wrappers to smuggle £20,000 out of his workplace. Peter Mills, 68, would eat the chocolate then fill the empty wrapper with wads of £50 notes that he stole from his employers Vaultex Ltd in Tonbridge, Kent. He was caught on CCTV after his employers at the cash handling depot became suspicious. They discovered 97 incidents over 50 days of Mills hiding the money then concealing the wrappers on his body. Suspicious staff searched him and found five £50 notes round a KitKat wrapper, famed for its slogan 'have a break, have a KitKat'. Kent Police was called and further cash was found in Mills's car. And when his locker was searched, police discovered a stash of empty KitKat wrappers inside. Mills from Chatham, Kent, initially denied stealing the money during interviews with police, claiming the money must have got caught up in the sweet wrappers by accident. But he admitted four offences of theft at Maidstone Crown Court after bank statements revealed £30,000 in cash had been paid in over a four-month period from February to May 2014. Prosecuter Mary Jacobson said: 'He surreptitiously put a bundle of notes into the wrapper. 'He would go off for a break and hide the wrapper in his trouser pocket before leaving the room. Greedy: Peter Mills would eat the Kit Kat then use the wrapper to steal wads of money from his employer, as shown in this mock up supplied by Kent police . 'He would secrete it to remove it from the building at the end of the shift and this was a very consistent pattern that he continued.' Mills, who started working for Vaultex Ltd in 2008, was given a 21 month prison sentence. Judge Jeremy Carey said it was 'very serious offending'. 'You were tempted and you succumbed and that puts a very different complexion on this case,' he said. 'There is a very unattractive feature because you have done everything you can to reduce your culpability. 'It is said you did so because you were ashamed of what you had done.'

Summary: Caught on CCTV after colleagues became suspicious of his behaviour . A search found he had five £50 notes in chocolate wrapper . Police discovered stash of empty Kit Kat wrappers in his locker . Admitted theft after bank statements showed large cash deposits .


It could be days before Australian Tahnia Cook hears from her husband, Cameron, who was caught up in a devastating cyclone, which has wiped out villages in Vanuatu. At least eight people have been confirmed dead after Cyclone Pam hit the 80-island-strong archipelago, with winds of up to 270km/h and causing heavy flooding, landslides, and mass destruction of buildings. Relief workers are already making their way to Vanuatu, with fears the body count will rise, as Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop announced a $5 million aid package for the ravaged country, the ABC reported. Scroll down for video . Australian Tahnia Cook has not heard from her husband, Cameron, since Friday and holds fears for his safety . People have started clearing up debris and dealing with the damage to their homes in Seaside, near the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila . Vanuatu's president made an emotional appeal for international assistance after his island nation was hit by a calamity of a cyclone . Vanuatu declared a state of emergency on March 15 and a curfew was enforced after reports of 'low -level looting' It has been confirmed at least eight people are dead following Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu . Communications and power for more than 260,000 people is still down, and access to a lot of areas has been cut off. This leaves many Australians concerned for the safety of their family members - including Tahnia Cook who has not heard from her husband, Cameron, since Friday. Ms Cook told Daily Mail Australia they had moved to Vanuatu for 'a change of lifestyle' and help run a local resort in North Efate. She said it had been a terrible few days for her as she awaits news of her husband. 'It's looking to be a couple of days [before I hear from him],' Ms Cook said. 'Nobody has gone to the other side of the island because... [the Department of Foreign Affairs] haven't had a chance to venture out of [Port] Vila to get to surrounding villages.' Ms Cook, who had been travelling between Australia and Vanuatu for a while now, said she also held concerns for locals and resort staff who she considered family now. Ms Cook (left) said it would be days before she would hear from her husband (right) as communications were down . The couple moved to the archipelago last year for 'a change of lifestyle', Ms Cook said . Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop has announced a $5 million aid package for the devastated country . The funds will be distributed through non-government organisations, such as Red Cross Australia . The cyclone is expected to track to the northeast of New Zealand during the next two days . Ms Cook said she had not slept because she was worried about her husband and friends she considered family . The Australian told Weekend Today the last time she had spoken to her husband he had preparing for the storm. She said she was trying to stay positive as Cameron was prepared for the worst at their new

Summary: Australian Tahnia Cook is waiting to hear from her husband, Cameron . He was in Vanuatu at the time and has not been heard from since Friday . The pair moved to Efate on the archipelago last year for a lifestyle change . Ms Cook was in Brisbane for medical reasons when Cyclone Pam hit . At least eight people have been confirmed as dead after the disaster . Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop announced a $5 million aid package . It comes after a state of emergency was declared in Port Vila's province .


They say you don’t get much for your money these days – but a Scottish holiday home has just gone on the market for a pound. The one-bedroom flat in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, valued at £20,000, is coming up for auction at the end of the month, making it almost certainly the cheapest flat in Britain. Seller Catherine Scott, 58, said: ‘It was my late husband’s property and we are looking for a quick sale. Scroll down for video . Location, location, location: This one-bed flat on the holiday island of Bute, Scotland, is coming up for auction for just £1, despite being valued at around £20,000 . Seller Catherine Scott, 58, said the flat belonged to her late husband and the family chose the low asking price because they are looking for 'a quick sale' ‘It has been in his family for a long time, but it is a lovely flat and would make someone a very nice little holiday home.’ The sandstone property is in Rothesay town centre, close to the 13th century castle and a five-minute walk from the harbour – although it does not offer sea views. Auction House Scotland will put the property under the hammer in Glasgow at 2pm on March 26. The company’s website describes the auction sale as ‘an excellent opportunity to purchase a Scottish holiday home or a buy-to-let investment for only £1’. Auction House Scotland says the property has a large lounge, kitchen, shower room and bedroom, with gas central heating and double-glazed windows . The town of Rothesay, where the property is located, is close to a 13th century castle and a five minute walk from the harbour which has ferries to Wemyss Bay . It adds: ‘The surrounding area presents ample local shops, a golf course, beautiful Scottish scenery and great access to ferry links to Wemyss Bay.’ The traditional second-floor flat has a large lounge, kitchen, shower room and bedroom, with gas central heating and double-glazed windows. Gillian Cochrane of Auction House Scotland said: ‘We’re expecting a big turnout, there’s been a lot of interest so far. It was our idea to put the guide price at £1. ‘The reason we did that is, firstly, you get a lot of interest; and secondly, the sellers just want a fast and final sale. Market experts believed the flat could be rented out for around £364 per month, or could provide a nice holiday home for whoever snaps it up . Auctioneers say the guide price of just £1 has attracted a lot of interest so far, and they are expecting the property to be snapped up quickly on March 26 . ‘When the hammer falls, it’s a done deal. Whereas if you are buying from an estate agent, it can drag on – about 30 per cent of estate agent deals fall through . ‘The flat can be a place you can go to for a short break, or you can rent it out.’ Market experts said the flat could be rented out at £364 per month.

Summary: One-bed flat in Rothesay, Isle of Bute, has been valued at around £20,000 . But seller Catherine Scott, 58, is offering it for £1 in order to get 'quick sale' Property is close to 13th century castle and a short walk from harbour .


We've all spent countless hours looking at friends' holiday snaps on Instagram or Facebook with a hint of jealousy, wishing we could be sitting on a beach, eating a fancy meal or spending the night in a luxurious hotel room. It can seem steep forking out for hotel stays night after night, but one couple has discovered the way to do it for free. Laura Cody, 23, and Tanbay Theune, 26, have taken advantage of the home-sitting craze, which allows people stay in strangers' incredible houses while they are away - without having to spend a penny on accommodation. Laura Cody, 23, and Tanbay Theune, 26, (pictured in Berlin) didn't want to pay high rent in the UK and wanted to travel . Laura has written a guide on how to start house-sitting. Her book, their blog, and freelance work help them maintain their travelling life . The couple, who met in Cardiff and have been together for years and Skype with owners to make sure they land a nice place to stay . The couple have been house-sitting since 2013 and haven't paid any rent and bills since they left for their adventures. The house owners kindly took the couple to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world . The couple enjoyed body boarding in Sydney, Australia on Manly Beach, just one of the many picturesque places they have stayed near . The couple dined on crocodile, emu and kangaroo at Tukka Restaurant in Queensland and also kayaked along the Brisbane river . The couple chose to embark on the adventure together after they became fed up with paying hefty rent bills every month, and discussed their desire to experience the world. The option to travel was actually a cheaper one than staying at home, as they realised they could travel rent and bill free by home-sitting in whatever country they chose. They left Birmingham in July 2013, and currently have no plans to stop their worldwide adventure. Home-sitting is a win-win situation, as home owners want people staying in their house to deter burglars, and most often, to look after their pets, in exchange for free lodging. The couple's Gold Coast house came complete with a pool for them to enjoy for free . Stunning scenery: One of the incredible properties they have stayed at for free was a vineyard in Italy . Many people put their homes up for house-sits because they want someone to look after their pets while they are away . In two years the mathematics graduate and retail supervisor have house-sat all over Australia, the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy and are currently in Finland. They also have stays lined up in Portugal and the Netherlands this year. When asked about the best and worst places they have stayed, they revealed their secret for ensuring they stay in the best properties. 'The best two have been an Italian vineyard and a Gold Coast sit in Australia which had a pool and was very close to the beach,' Laura

Summary: Laura Cody and Tanbay Theune have house-sat since 2013 and travelled the world paying no bills or rent . Countries they have visited include Australia, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and Finland . They Skype ahead to ensure they get a nice house, and have stayed at properties with pools and on a vineyard . House-sitting is staying at someone's house while they are away to deter burglars and sometimes look after pets .


A bereft father who had to identify his 15-year-old son following the Hillsborough disaster was told by a police sergeant: 'One consolation, your son had not been drinking', it emerged today. Francis Tyrrell said he was left 'flabbergasted' after being 'spoken to like criminals' when he and his family went to identify his son Kevin in the wake of the April 1989 tragedy. Giving evidence at the inquest into the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans during the FA Cup semi-final, Mr Tyrrell told the hearing how he had been 'treated like muck' at the makeshift mortuary which had been set up in the club gymnasium. He said: 'There was no consolation that our son hadn't had a drink when he was standing in them pens probably frightened to death and crying for his mother. Francis Tyrrell told the inquest into the deaths of 96 fans at Hillsborough how he was 'treated like muck' when he went to identify his 15-year-old son (pictured) in the aftermath of the 1989 disaster . 'And it's no consolation to us that it's took us 26 years to try and get justice for him and the other 95. No consolation.' He added: 'We were just flabbergasted the way they were talking to us ... like criminals.' Mr Tyrrell told how he and his wife Margaret and his brother Gerard initially went to Northern General Hospital in Sheffield to look for their son after he did not return home from the match. He told the coroner how the helpful atmosphere at the hospital had been in stark contrast to Hillsborough, where the temporary mortuary had no separation of men, women and children. Mr Tyrrell also told the hearing how he was made to rifle through various photographs of those who had been killed, despite police knowing that his son was among the dead. He told him how, after identifying his son, an officer said to him: 'It is (him). We've got his bus ticket with his name and address on.' When Mr Tyrrell asked why he had not been told this before having to go through the 'unecessary process', the officer allegedly replied: 'We hadn't time to tell people, we've been too busy'. He claims he was also told not to touch his son because 'he belongs to us now, he belongs to the coroner'. He told the hearing how he had been left 'flabbergasted' after being 'spoken to like criminals'. Pictured: Fans flooded onto the pitch in the aftermath of the disaster . Describing the conversation about the alcohol, Mr Tyrrell told how a sergeant asked the family several questions about Kevin before the subject of alcohol was raised. He said: 'When he had finished asking all these questions he just turned around and he said "one consolation, your son had not been drinking". 'And we just sort of looked at him. I was that flabberagasted. I said "he doesn't drink".' A man standing nearby flipped over a table and told the officer: 'What the hell has that got to do with him dying?', he told the

Summary: Francis Tyrrell said he was 'spoken to like a criminal' at the football ground . He had gone to identify son Kevin at the makeshift mortuary in club gym . Mr Tyrrell told inquest he was made to rifle through photos of the dead, despite police knowing his son had been killed . Inquest into the 96 deaths heard how police later apologised to Mr Tyrrell .


Motorists will get new ‘mini-motorways’ as part of a £15billion overhaul of the nation’s highways. Busy A-roads will be revamped – with roundabouts and traffic lights stripped out – to cut delays and transform them into ‘mile-a-minute expressways’. Details, included in a strategy by the Highways Agency presented to Parliament, also include new slip roads to make the roads flow and banning slow moving vehicles such as tractors and bicycles. New roads: Busy A-roads will be revamped – with roundabouts and traffic lights stripped out – to cut delays and transform them into ‘mile-a-minute expressways’ Up to 18 A-roads are likely to be transformed in the first tranche with seven more to follow. The strategy document says: ‘Our ambition for the next 25 years is to revolutionise our roads. ’Our busiest A-Roads will become expressways, providing improved standards of performance, with technology to manage traffic and mile-a-minute speeds. ‘Users of motorways know they can expect a broadly consistent standard from the whole of their road, and that this ensures they have a safe, free-moving journey.’ But it notes: ‘The same is not true of A-roads, where piecemeal upgrades have often resulted in inconsistency and substandard stretches of the road that are often less safe and a regular cause of congestion. ‘By 2040, we want to have transformed the most important of these routes into expressways: A-roads that can be relied upon to be as well-designed as motorways and which are able to offer the same standard of journey to users.’ 'Vital part of the long-term economic plan': Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin (pictured) said the Government is 'investing £15billion in the biggest upgrade to England’s strategic roads in a generation' These will be ‘largely or entirely dual carriageway roads’ that are ‘safe, well-built and resilient to delay. The first group of nine expressways is expected to include the A303 and A30 from the junction with the M3 in Hampshire to Exeter. The A1 north of Newcastle, which motorists have long campaigned to be made into a motorway, is another, as is the A14 from Huntingdon to Cambridgeshire. These will also link with up to 400 miles of ‘smart motorways’ where hard shoulders are used at peak times to reduce jams. A dual carriageway is planned for ‘the entire A303 from the M3 to the M5 at Taunton’, as well as building a tunnel as the road passes Stonehenge. There will also be a new bypass on the A27 at Arundel together with improvements at Worthing and Lancing in West Sussex. Also featuring will be construction of the Mottram Moor link road together with overtaking and safety improvements and duelling the A61 to improve Trans-Pennine connectivity. A range of duelling and junction improvement schemes on the A47/A12 corridor supporting growth at Peterborough, Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft is also planned. They will be built so that ‘traffic on the main road can pass over or under roundabouts without stopping’. The strategy document seen by the Daily Mail says: ‘An expressway will be able to provide a high-quality journey to its users. ‘Most expressways should

Summary: Revamp of A-roads to transform them into 'mile-a-minute expressways' Slip roads will make roads flow and slow moving vehicles will be banned . 18 A-roads likely to be transformed in first tranche, with seven more after . DfT says road reform will 'save the taxpayer £2.6bn over next ten years'


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling Likud Party scored a resounding victory in the country's election, a stunning turnaround after a tight race that had put his lengthy rule in jeopardy. With nearly all the votes counted, Likud appeared to have earned 30 out of parliament's 120 seats and was in a position to be able to build a coalition government with its right-wing and religious allies with relative ease. The election was widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu, who has governed the country for the past six years. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling Likud Party scored a resounding victory in the country's election . Likud party supporters react with joy after hearing exit poll results in Tel Aviv . Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrate as election results come in at his election campaign headquarters . The election was widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu, who has governed the country for the past six years. Pictured are Netanyahu supporters cheering as the results come in . Netanyahu (left) took a moment to greet his wife Sara (right) on stage after reacting to the early exit polls . Recent opinion polls indicated he was in trouble, giving chief rival Isaac Herzog of the opposition Zionist Union a slight lead. Exit polls showed the two sides deadlocked but once the actual results came pouring in early Wednesday, Likud soared forward. Zionist Union wound up with just 24 seats. Even before the final results were known, Netanyahu declared victory and pledged to form a new government quickly. 'Against all odds, we achieved a great victory for the Likud,' Netanyahu told supporters at election night headquarters. 'I am proud of the people of Israel, who in the moment of truth knew how to distinguish between what is important and what is peripheral, and to insist on what is important.' He wrote: 'Against all odds: a great victory for the Likud. A major victory for the people of Israel!' Hopeful: Zionist Union supporters chant for victory. In the end their party won just 24 seats . Support: Norris in his YouTube video . Netanyahu received a boost to his campaign from martial arts movie star Chuck Norris, who said that his re-election was crucial for the safety of Israel. In a short YouTube video called Please Vote For Prime Minister Netanyahu, Norris said: 'I watched Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech before Congress, and I saw a man who loves his country with all his heart and soul. I also saw a strong leader that is absolutely crucial for the safety of the Israeli people. 'I have done three movies in Israel – 'Delta Force' being my favorite – and I formed many friendships while there. You have an incredible country, and we want to keep it that way. 'That's why it is so important that you keep a leader who has the courage and vision to stand up against the evil forces that are threatening not only Israel but also the United States. You see, we the American people need Prime Minister

Summary: Netanyahu's Likud party has earned 30 out of parliament's 120 seats . The election was widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu . Opposition leader congratulated Netanyahu on his achievement .